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COOKTOP USE
Cooktop Controls
IMPORTANT: Your cooktop is factory-set for use with Natural
gas. If you wish to use LP Gas, an LP Gas Conversion Kit is
included with your new range. Models with the TripleTier
®
Flame
Burner will include a TripleTier
®
LP Gas Conversion Kit and a kit
for standard ranges. See “Installation Instructions” for details on
making this conversion.
Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when
control knobs are turned to LITE.
Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate.
Do not operate a burner while using empty cookware or without
any cookware on the grate.
NOTE: Visually check that the burner has lit. If the burner does
not ignite, listen for the clicking sound. If you do not hear the
igniter click, turn the burner off. Check for a tripped circuit
breaker or blown fuse.
Check that the control knob is pressed completely down on the
valve shaft. If the spark igniter still does not operate, call a trained
repair specialist.
Proper grounding and polarity are necessary for correct operation
of the electric ignition system. If the wall receptacle does not
provide correct polarity, the igniters will become grounded and
occasionally click, even after the burner has ignited. Contact a
trained repair specialist to check the wall receptacle to see
whether it is wired with the correct polarity.
Power failure
In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit
manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob
counterclockwise to LITE. After burner lights, turn knob to
setting.
TripleTier
®
Burner with High Power Settings and Low
Simmer Settings (on some models)
NOTE: Settings are marked on the control knob.
The TripleTier
®
Flame Burner (15,000 Btu/h [British Thermal
Units]) can provide the highest heat setting and 3 levels of
simmer control. It is ideal for cooking large quantities of food or
liquid and using large pots and pans.
High Power Settings
To Set:
1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE.
All surface burners will click. Only the simmer burner with the
control knob turned to Lite will produce a flame.
2. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to POWER BURNER
HI. All 3 burner rings will produce a flame.
3. Turn knob anywhere between POWER BURNER HI and
POWER BURNER LO.
Use the following chart as a guide when setting Power Burner
heat levels.
Simmer Settings
1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE.
All surface burners will click. Only the simmer burner with the
control knob turned to Lite will produce a flame.
2. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise anywhere between
SIMMER BURNER HI and SIMMER BURNER LO.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of
the pan.
Turn off all controls when not cooking.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models)
during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may
become hot.
HIGH POWER
SETTING
RECOMMENDED USE
HI
■
Start food cooking.
■
Bring liquid to a boil.
■
Wok cooking.
MED
(Medium)
■
Maintain a slow boil.
■
Fry poultry or meat.
■
Cook pudding, sauce, icing or
gravy.
LO
■
Fry or sauté foods.
■
Hold a slow boil.
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