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Lighting a Burner
WARNING
To avoid the chance of fire, explosion or carbon
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monoxide poisoning, do not attempt to use your range
without the burners completely and properly assembled
(see page 17). The burner rings spread the flame
evenly around the outside of the burner. The burner
rings must be properly seated for proper burner lighting
and operation.
In the interest of safety, always light the burner before
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putting the cooking utensil on the grate. Turn the
burner knob to the off position before removing the
utensil. Always check the position of the control knobs
to make sure the range is off when you are finished
cooking.
Do not turn the knob farther than the
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HIGH
position
until lit. Doing so may result in a burst of flame that
could cause burns or damage to the surrounding area.
Do not touch any part of the burner while the igniter is
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sparking. An electrical shock could result.
Never light the burners with a match or other open
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flame.
If the gas does not ignite after four seconds or if the
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flame goes out and gas escapes, turn the knob to the
OFF
position. Open a window and allow at least five
minutes for the gas to dissipate. Repeat the lighting
procedure.
There are icons and lights on the control housing
to identify the burner controlled by each knob. The
burner being controlled is indicated by a blue indica-
tor light, while the adjacent burner is illustrated by
a flame icon. The knobs are grouped on the left or
right to help indicate the burner controlled.
To light a burner, press in on the correspond-
1.
ing control knob and turn it immediately coun-
terclockwise to the
HIGH
position (large flame
icon). As you turn the knob, the igniters system
will spark until the flame ignites. The igniters will
stop sparking when ignition occurs.
Once the burner is lit, set the flame height to the
2.
desired level by rotating the control knob further
counterclockwise, then place the utensil on the
grate. The thickness of the flame level indicator
around the knob indicates the flame setting.
Cooktop Operation
WARNING
NEVER cover any slots or holes anywhere on the
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range. Doing so blocks air flow through the range and
may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Keep all the
slots clear of grease and grime.
To avoid burns and scalding, always turn pan handles
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to a position where they cannot be easily hit. Also,
handles should not extend over adjacent burners.
Always set utensils gently onto the grates and center
them so that they are well-balanced.
Do not drag cookware across the grates. Sliding may
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damage the finish. Lift utensils to reposition them. Do
not drop them on the grate.
Cookware with rough bottoms can cause permanent
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damage to the coated surfaces on the grates.
To avoid burns or fire hazard, reduce the flame level
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if it extends beyond the bottom of the utensil. A flame
that extends up the sides of the utensil is potentially
dangerous.
Selecting the Cookware
For overall safety and best performance, select the
correct cooking utensil for the food being cooked.
Improperly selected cooking utensils will not cook
evenly or efficiently.
Use cookware that:
Has flat, smooth bottoms.
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Is well balanced.
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Has tight fitting lids to keep heat, odors and
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steam in.
IMPORTANT
: Avoid spills as much as possible.
The porcelain surfaces of the grates, spill trays and
burner caps are acid-resistant but not acid-proof.
Some foods can cause permanent damage if allowed
to remain on porcelain surfaces.
Operating Your Range
