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IMPORTANT
:
When the cooktop is cool the igniters may con-
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tinue to spark if the control knob is set to the
LOW
position. The igniters will stop spark-
ing when the burner is warm. The tendency to
spark when cold can be reduced by operating
the burner at a higher flame setting for about
60 seconds. After 60 seconds, lower the flame
to cook. The burner will also warm up faster if
a utensil is placed on the grate. The igniter will
also spark automatically if the flame is dis-
torted by a draft or by the household ventila-
tion system. Eliminate any drafts or reduce the
ventilation blower speed to reduce this type of
problem.
To keep the burners operating properly, keep
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the burner igniters and the rest of the burner
clean and dry. See
Cooktop Disassembly and
Cleaning
on page 17. Dirty or wet igniters will
result in constant sparking, even if there is a
flame present.
The flame should burn evenly around the perim-
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eter of the burner. A normal flame is steady and
blue in color. Foreign material in the gas line,
especially in new construction, may cause an
orange flame during initial operation. This will
disappear with further use. Small yellow tips on
the ends of the flames are normal when using LP
gas.
About the Burners
Your Epicure range burners are all rated at a
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maximum output of 15,000 BTU/HR.
All burners are sealed to the cooktop by gaskets
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around the underside of the burner bases, to
prevent liquids spills from getting into the cook-
top chassis.
Cooking Tips
For superior cooking performance and to save
energy:
Reduce the flame height to the minimum level
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necessary to perform the desired cooking pro-
cess. Food cooks just as quickly at a gentle boil
as it does at a vigorous, rolling boil. A higher
than necessary boil wastes energy, cooks away
moisture and causes flavor and nutrients loss.
Use low or medium flame heights when cooking
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in utensils that are poor conductors of heat, such
as glass, ceramic and cast iron cooking vessels.
Reduce the flame height until it covers approxi-
mately 1/3 of the utensil diameter to ensure
even heating and reduce scorching.
Minimize the amount of liquid or fat to reduce
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cooking times.
Use a timer rather than repeatedly removing the
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lid to check food. Doing so will decrease cooking
time and save energy.
Thaw foods prior to cooking to reduce cooking
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time.
Using the Simmer Plate
The simmer plate is specifically designed for sim-
mering and holding food at the lowest safe tem-
perature. Use the simmer plate only with the burner
adjusted to its lowest setting. Use the simmer plate
for simmering only. Remove it when performing
other types of cooking.
To install the simmer plate, locate the five feet
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on the bottom and align them with the five
longest fingers on the cooktop grate. Set the
simmer plate on top.
When correctly installed, the simmer plate will
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rest about 1/2 inch above the top of the grate
and will be locked in place to prevent turning.
Your simmer plate has a non-stick coating for
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easy cleaning. Take care in using abrasives on
the non-stick coating because it can scratch.
Some wear will occur on top of the simmer plate
fingers during normal use.
Simmer
Plate
Grate
Stabilizer
Feet
Operating Your Range
Burner
Assembly
