La Cornue CornuFé Series - Cooking Tips, Recipes & Cleaning - Manual (Page 11)

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The Cooktop
The large capacity cooktop features five solid brass gas burners equipped with a thermocouple safety
mechanism and cast iron grates:
Center Burner – 17,500 BTU’s – 1,750 BTU simmer rate.
Large Burners (3) – 12,000 BTU’s – 1,200 BTU simmer rate.
Small Burner (1) – 6,000 BTU’s – 600 BTU simmer rate.
The two crucial elements for successful stovetop cooking are Power and Control. For best results
when cooking with the CornuFé follow these recommendations.
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Use good quality pans that conduct heat well.
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Choose the appropriate burner for the size pan you are cooking with.
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Heat pans over moderate heat, add the oil when the pan is hot and increase the temperature when
you are ready to add the food. This will give you more control over the cooking process and will
minimize splattering.
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Turn the overhead ventilation on to low speed before you begin cooking, this will establish the
airflow and aid in effective capture of steam and grease.
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Clean the stainless steel surface with non-abrasive cleansers such as Bar Keepers Friend or
Kleen King. To remove built-up caramelization around the burners use Dawn Power Dissolver,
a concentrated soap usually found at hardware stores.