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Cuisine & Performer Ranges
Use & Care Manual
OPERATION OF THE BURNERS
1. Press in on the knob that corresponds to the burner that you would like to light. Use the front panel graphic to confirm your
selection until you become familiar with the range. Turn the knob counter-clockwise to the “American Flame” icon located on the
knob – this is the light position of the burner valve.
2. The igniter for all the surface burners will begin sparking – however, gas will flow to only the selected burner.
3. After the burner lights, the igniter clicking will stop – indicating that the flame sensing and re-ignition system is active on the
selected burner.
4. Rotate the knob to any flame setting that you desire between MAX and SIMMER. The blue panel light will remain lit until the
valve is returned to the OFF position.
The surface burners are rated at different power levels:
When you are using the surface burners, select the burner power and location depending on the heating or cooking function you would
like to perform.
A normal flame is blue in color and steady. Foreign materials in the kitchen air or the gas line, especially in new construction installations,
may cause some orange color bursts during initial operation. This will disappear with continued use. Small yellow tips on the ends of
flames are normal when using LP gas.
If the flames look odd, (too small, too large, lazy or drifting, uneven around the burner circle, etc.), check to see that the burner head
is seated correctly on the burner base. Do this when the burner is cold by gently rocking the burner head or rotating the head from
side to side. If it is correctly seated, it will nest in detents, in the case of the sealed burners, or on the corresponding pin/hole for open
burners. If this does not correct the problem, turn to the Troubleshooting section of this manual.
AUTO RE-IGNITION
The surface burners are equipped with a special ignition and re-ignition system that senses the presence of flame and re-ignites the
burner should the flame disappear while gas is still flowing to the burner.
Strong drafts, spills and general grime influence the operation of the automatic re-ignition system – a clean system will generally function
better than a dirty system. Periodically, remove any materials or grime that might build up on the high voltage spark electrode – using a
toothbrush or other non-metallic cleaning utensil.
BURNER TYPE
SMALL
MEDIUM
LARGE
Open Burners
12,000 BTU/hr.
18,000 BTU/hr.
25,000 BTU/hr.
Sealed Burners
9,000 BTU/hr.
13,000 BTU/hr.
17,000 BTU/hr.
BEFORE USING THE NEW COOKTOP
• Before using the cooktop for the first time, wash the outside area with soap and water to remove any shipping & factory residue.
• The burner grates are designed in sections and are easy to remove and clean. They are made of cast iron with a porcelain coating
and will remain hot after the burner is turned off creating a residual heat for continued cooking. Use caution when handling.
• Your new professional Range is equipped with burners that are similar to those used in restaurants.
The burner heads are large and designed to ensure even heat distribution for better cooking. They must be in place and properly
seated before lighting.
• The Range must not be operated without the burner heads.
• There are no continuously burning pilot lights. An electronic spark ignition system is used to light the burner. If the flame should
go out from a boil-over or a strong draft, the burner will automatically reignite.
