Propane cook tops' precise temperature control and even heat make them an efficient energy source for cooking. Whether your specialty is boiling noodles or whipping up a seven-course gourmet meal, you'll appreciate the benefits of cooking with propane.

Did You Know?

• Propane-fueled cook tops offer instant on and off heat and absolute temperature control, allowing you to adjust from a boil to a simmer in seconds.
• Propane provides more even heat across the bottom of pots and in the oven, which means fewer hot spots that scorch sauces or burn the tops of cakes and casseroles.
• 97 percent of professional chefs prefer cooking with gas.
• Pilotless ignitions on propane stoves eliminate the need for a constant pilot light, saving you 40 percent overall in energy use.
• Unlike electrical appliances, propane appliances are not affected by power outages.
• Propane appliances are available in the latest kitchen designs. Whatever is new in appliances is available with propane — convection ovens, sealed burners for easy cleaning, griddles and grill tops — even deep fryers.

Saftey Tips

• As with any stove or range, it is important to have safety in mind when you are cooking with propane. Some simple safety tips are:
• Follow the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions.
• Schedule regular preventive maintenance checks for your appliances.
• Have your stove serviced if the burner flame is not blue. The blue flame indicates complete combustion. A yellow flame means air inlets are clogged or burners need adjustment. Contact your propane supplier's service department immediately.
• Keep the range surface clean and keep flammable materials away from burner flames.
• Do not cover the oven bottom with foil. It can restrict air circulation.
• Do not allow children to turn the burner control knobs on your propane gas range.
• Never use gas ranges for home heating.

Energy Saving Tips

• Even though propane is one of the most efficient energy sources, you can take steps to further improve your energy savings:
• Gas ranges with electronic ignition systems will use 40 percent less energy than a standing pilot system.
• Be sure that all burners are burning with a blue, cone-shaped flame. A yellow flame indicates clogged air inlets or burners that need adjustment.
• Check the seal on your oven door. Gaps or tears in the seal will let heat escape and waste energy.