BURNER EFFICIENCY AND FLAME
CHARACTERISTICS
It is necessary to keep the burner ports and the
igniters clean for proper lighting and efficient
performance of the cooktop burners.
The
burner flame should burn completely around
the burner with no excessive noise or lifting.The
flame should be blue in color and stable with no
yellow tips. An improper air-gas mixture may
cause either a burner flutter or a yellow tipped
flame. A technician should adjust the flame.
During initial use, foreign particles in the gas
line, or dust in the air around the appliance may
cause an orange flame. This will disappear with
use.
FLAME HEIGHT
The correct height of the flame mainly depends on the size of the bottom of the cooking utensil, the
material of the cooking utensil, the amount and type of food and the amount of liquid in the utensil.
Following are some basic rules for selecting flame height.
For safety reasons the flame must never extend beyond the bottom of the cooking utensil. Never
allow flames to curl up the side of the pan (see fig. 04). This will discolor or damage the utensil.
Utensils which conduct heat slowly (such as glass-ceramic) should be used with medium to low
flame. If you are cooking with a large amount of liquid, a slightly larger flame can be used.
SEALED TOP BURNERS
The sealed top burners must be kept clean. Cleaning of the sealed top burners should include the
igniter. The cooktop burners have an infinite number of heat settings and there are no fixed positions
on the control knobs between HI and LO. To turn the cooktop burner on, push in on the control knob
and turn it counterclockwise to the “LITE” position. An audible clicking sound will be heard. When the
gas has been ignited by the electronic spark igniter, turn the knob to the desired setting. (The clicking
sound will stop as soon as the burner is lit).
WARNING:
When turning on any cooktop burner, be sure to stop at the “LITE” position
before turning the burner to a flame setting for cooking. If the burner is not lit
and it is turned beyond the “LITE” position, to HI, MEDIUM, or LO, there could be
a burst of flame when the burner does light. This could cause burns or damage
to the surrounding countertop.
COOKTOP USE
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Proper Flame Height
Fig. 04
