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OCCURRENCE

Surface burners do not light.

Surface burner flame burns half way
around.

Surface burner flame is orange.

Scratches or abrasion on cooktop
surface.

Metalmarks.

Brown streaks or specks.

Areas of discoloration with metallic
sheen.

POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE. Push in and turn the
Surface Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control to desired
flame size.

Be sure gas supply valve is open.

Gas-air mixture needs a straight line to travel. Be sure burner is properly seated in its
support (models with open burners only).

Burner ports or slots are clogged. With the burner off, use a small-gauge wire or
needle to clean ports or slots.

Power cord is disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models). Be sure cord is
plugged securely into outlet.

Electrical power outage (electric ignition models). Burners can be lit manually. See

Setting Surface Controls

 in this Owner's Guide.

Burner ports or slots are clogged. With the burner off, clean ports with a small-
gauge wire or needle to clean ports or slots.

Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate
until flame is full. Dry the burners thoroughly following instructions under 

General

Cleaning.

Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame
turns blue.

In coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air.

Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and utensil can cause
scratches. Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage.
Small scratches do no affect cooking and will become less visible with time.

Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used.
See "To Clean the Ceramic-glass Cooktop" section under General Cleaning.

Cookware with rough bottom has been used. Use smooth, flt-bottomed cookware.

Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils
on cooktop surface. Use ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning cream to remove the marks.
See "To Clean the Ceramic-glass Cooktop" section under General Cleaning.

Boilover are cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil. See "To
Clean the Ceramic-glass Cooktop" section under General Cleaning.

Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using a ceramic-glass cooktop
cleaning cream. Use cookware with clean, dry bottoms.

Avoid Service Checklist

Before you call for service, 

review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not

the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.

Summary of Contents for FGC26C3AU - 26" Gas Cooktop

Page 1: ...Gas Conversion 5 Flame Size 5 Proper Burner Adjustment 5 Setting Surface Control Venturi open Burner Models 6 Sealed Burner Models 6 Electric Ignition 6 Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils 7 Specialty Pans Trivets 7 Canning Tips Information 8 General Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of your Cooktop 9 Venturi open Burner Models 10 Sealed Burner Models 11 14 Avoid Service Checklist 15 Warranty 16 ...

Page 2: ...ooktopmaynothaveallthedescribed features Note TheinstructionsappearinginthisOwner sGuidearenotmeanttocoverevery possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO ...

Page 3: ...es facing the cooktop Wear Proper Apparel Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room Doing so may result in carbon monoxidepoisoning Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires Smother the fire withapanlid orusebakingsoda adry...

Page 4: ...er adjacent surface burners Never Leave Surface Burners Unattended at High Heat Settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite or a pan that has boiled dry may melt Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line surface burner pans Protective liners or aluminum foil may interfere with heat and air distribution and combustion Damage to the cooktop or personal injury may ...

Page 5: ...his work assumes responsibility for the conversion Flame Size For most cooking start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one to complete the process Use the chart below as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking The size and type of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for cooking For deep fat frying u...

Page 6: ...lways select a utensil that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared Select a burner and flame size appropriate to the pan Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan Each burner lights automatically from an electric ignitor each time a control knob is turned to the lite position To operate the surface burner 1 Place cooking utensil on burner 2 Push in and turn ...

Page 7: ...d cooktop surface could be damaged Specialty Pans Trivets Woks with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are available in most cookshop or hardware stores Round bottomed woks with a support ring that does not extend beyond the burner unit may also be used The metal ring was designed to support the wok safely when it is filled with large amounts of liquids soup making or fat frying Wire tr...

Page 8: ...d light loads Prevent damage to cooktop and burner grates 1 Do not use water bath or pressure canners that extend more than one inch beyond the edge of the burner grate 2 Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an extended amount of time 3 Alternate surface units between each batch to allow the units and surrounding surfaces to cool down Try to avoid canning on the same burner...

Page 9: ...recommended Bluish stains on these materials are caused by overheating and cannot be removed Remove all cleaners or the finish may be damaged during future heating DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop Gentle scouring with a soapy nylon pad will remove most spots Rinse with a 1 1 solution of clean water and ammonia If necessary cover difficult spots with an ammonia soaked paper towel for 3...

Page 10: ... bracket See illustrations for location of screws 2 Grasp the burner head and tilt it to the right to release the tab from the burner support A in Figure 1 3 Lift the end of the burner assembly Then pull away from the front of the cooktop to free the air shutter from the gas valve orifice B in Figure 1 If your cooktop is equipped with a standing gas pilot use caution when removing burner The flash...

Page 11: ...astic nylon metal scouring or cloth pads They may scratch the cooktop and make it more difficult to clean later Always use a new clean paper towel when cleaning the heat resistant glass top Anything that may melt plastics aluminum foil sugar or food with a high sugar content Heavy duty cleansers rust or stain removers Chlorine bleach ammonia hydrofluoric acid or any other kind of chemical cleaners...

Page 12: ...caution when following the steps below a Turn off all surface units and remove all pans immediately b Wearinganovenmitt usearazorbladescrapertoscrapethehotspilloutofthecookingzonetoacoolerareaonthecooktop c Allow the cooktop to cool Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the cooktop can cause metal markings on the cooktop surface These marks should be removed immediately after the cooktop ...

Page 13: ... cream Never mix cleaning products Mixtures may interact with damaging or hazardous results Do Use on Ceramic Glass Cooktop 1 Baking soda 2 Non impregnated plastic and nylon pads 3 For burned on material scrape with single edged razor blade held at a 30 angle 4 Ceramic glass cleaning cream 5 CERAMA BRYTE cleaner cream Do not Use on Ceramic Glass Cooktop 1 Avoid pads that can leave marks and scratc...

Page 14: ...an burner caps If necessary cover stubborn spots with an ammonia soaked paper towel for 30minutes Rubgentlywithamixtureofcleanwaterandvinegar Wipedry Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating To Clean the Removable Burner Base and Gas Opening some models The ports or slots around the burner base must be routinely cleaned Use a small gauge wire or needle to clean...

Page 15: ...horoughly following instructions under General Cleaning Dust particles in main line Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue In coastal areas a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and utensil can cause scratches Be sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage Small scratches do no ...

Page 16: ...ce companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AR...

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