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In Case of a Power Failure
Surface Burners
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In the event of a power failure, the oven is inoperable
and no attempt should be made to operate it. However,
the surface burners may be lit with a match. Using
extreme caution, hold a lit match near the ports beneath the surface burner cap, then slowly turn the knob to the
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operate normally.
Lighting a Surface Burner
WARNING
Burners should be operated only
when covered by cookware. Burner flames not
covered by cookware present a risk of fire or
clothing ignition. Never let flames extend beyond the
sides of the cookware. Failure to comply may result
in serious injury.
Make sure all burners are in their correct locations and
fully assembled before attempting to operate any burner.
Select a burner and find its control knob. Push the knob
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You will hear a clicking noise—
the sound of the electric spark
igniting the burner. When one
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burners will spark. Sparking will
continue as long as the knob
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ignited, turn the knob to adjust
the flame size.
Using the Surface Burners
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time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the
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burner is on. Damage to the product may occur.
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your hand, a pot holder or cleaning materials on them.
Your rangetop has sealed gas burners that offer
convenience, cleanability and flexibility for a wide range
of cooking applications.
The smallest burner is the simmer burner. A simmer
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performance for foods such as delicate sauces that
require low heat for a long cooking time.
The extra-large burner is designed to quickly bring
large amounts of liquid to a boil. Some models have a
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cookware with a diameter of 11 inches or larger.
Selecting a Flame Size
Watch the flame, not the knob, as you adjust heat. When
rapid heating is desired, the flame size should match the
size of the cookware you are using. Flames larger than
the bottom of the cookware will not heat faster and may
be hazardous.
Push the control knob in and
turn it to the LITE position.
Types of Surface Burners
Round Burner
Use this burner for general cooking purposes.
Size cookware appropriately to the flames.
Oval Burner (on some models)
Use this burner to cook on the griddle.
These flames are too large for the pot