12
Using your Range
Cooktop Burners
Before using the cooktop make sure all burners are
in place and all the grates on the range are properly
placed.
The drawing by each knob indicates which burner that
knob controls.
Each burner has a special safety device that stops the
fl ow of gas if the fl ame goes out.
Push in and turn a knob to the (
) lighting position.
Keep holding the knob pressed in to let the gas through
to the burner for a few seconds (about 4). The igniter
should spark and light the gas. When a cooktop burner
knob is pressed in, sparks will be made at every burner
- this is normal. Do not attempt to disassemble or clean
around any burner while another burner is on. An
electric shock could result.
If, when you let go of the control knob, the burner goes
out, the safety device has not held in. Turn the control
to the off position and wait one minute, then try again
this time holding in the control knob for slightly longer.
Adjust the fl ame height to suit by turning the knob. On
this range the low position is beyond high, not between
high and off . The ‘LO’ marks the low position. Turn the
knob towards it after the contents of a pan have boiled.
Make sure fl ames are under the pans. For safety reasons,
adjust the fl ames so that they do not extend beyond
the edge of the cooking utensil. This instruction is based
on safety considerations.
Pans and kettles with concave bases or down turned
base rims should not be used.
Simmering aids, such as asbestos or mesh mats, are NOT
recommended. They will reduce burner performance
and could damage the grates.
