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OPERATION
The Gas Surface Burners
Before Use
Read all instructions before using.
Make sure that all burners are properly placed.
Burner locations differ depending on the rangetop
model.
Burner locations can be found under "Using the
Cooktop."
Make sure that all grates are properly placed
before using the burners.
CAUTION
Do not operate the burners for an extended
period of time without cookware on the grate.
The finish on the grate may chip without cookware
to absorb the heat.
Make sure the burners and grates have cooled
down before touching them, or placing a pot
holder, cleaning cloth, or other materials on them.
Touching grates before they cool down may cause
burns.
CAUTION
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
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Open windows.
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Do not try to light any appliance.
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Do not touch any electrical switch.
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Do not use any phone in your building.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
NOTE
Electric spark igniters from the burners cause a
clicking noise. If the flame goes out, the reignition
system reignites the burners automatically.
Using the Gas Surface Burners
1
Be sure that all of the surface burners and grates
are placed in the correct positions.
2
Place cookware on the grate.
3
Push the control knob and turn to the
Lite
position until the flames have ignited.
The electric spark ignition system makes a
clicking noise.
4
Turn the control knob to control the flame size.
Large gas burner Small gas burner
Simmer : S1–S4
CAUTION
Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around
any burner while another burner is on. All the
burners spark when any burner is turned to
Lite
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An electric shock may result causing you to knock
over hot cookware.
NOTE
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It is normal for the flames to turn off and on
periodically during Extra Low Simmer(S1, S2
and S3).
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It is normal to occasionally hear the spark
igniters operating while using the gas burner.
For safety, the spark igniters are activated if
the flame is blown in the wind or momentarily
disappears.