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COOKTOP USE
Cooktop Controls
Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when
control knobs are turned to HI and will automatically reignite if the
flame is extinguished
If a crossdraft is present, the flame may be affected and some
sparking may occur. This is normal.
Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate.
Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or without
cookware on the grate.
To Set:
1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to HI.
2. Turn knob to anywhere between HI and LO. Use the following
chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
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 HI. After burner lights, turn knob to setting.
The vent fan will not work.
Sealed Surface Burners
IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air around the burner grate edges.
Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap and head in place when
using a surface burner. A clean burner cap and head will help
avoid poor ignition and uneven flames. Always clean the burner
cap and head after a spillover and routinely remove and clean the
caps according to the “General Cleaning” section.
Gas tube opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube
opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil
and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other
material to enter the gas tube opening. Keep spillovers out of gas
tube by always using a burner cap.
Burner ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size
and shape as shown above. A good flame is blue in color, not
yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food,
cleaning agents or any other material to enter the burner ports.
To Clean:
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
cooktop is cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust
removers.
1. Remove the burner cap and head from the burner base and
clean according to “General Cleaning” section.
2. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.
SETTING
RECOMMENDED USE
HI
■
Start food cooking.
■
Bring liquid to a boil.
■
Hold a rapid boil.
■
Quickly brown or sear food.
■
To fry chicken.
Medium
Between HI and LO
■
Maintain a slow boil.
■
Fry or sauté foods.
■
Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
■
Stew or steam food.
LO
■
Simmer.
■
Keep food warm.
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 cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop
area may become hot.
A. Burner cap
B. Burner head
C. Gas tube opening
D. Burner base
E. Notch
F. Tab
A. 1-1
¹⁄₂
" (25-38 mm)
B. Burner ports
A
B
C
D
E
F
B
A
