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Use & Care Guide

Gas Cooktop

318 203 667 Rev. A (1002)

Summary of Contents for 318 203 667

Page 1: ...Use Care Guide Gas Cooktop 318 203 667 Rev A 1002 ...

Page 2: ... Flame Only Lights Half Way Around Burner 18 Burner Flame is Orange 18 Scratches or Abrasions on Ceramic Glass Cooktop Surface 19 Metal Marks on Ceramic Glass Cooktop Surface 19 Brown Streaks and Specks on Ceramic Glass Cooktop Surface 19 Areas of Discoloration on Ceramic Glass Cooktop Surface 19 Warranty Information 20 Make a Record for Future use Brand ___________________________________________...

Page 3: ...ing the Cooktop Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the cooktop Never allow children to play with packaging material Do not remove the model serial plate attached to the cooktop Proper Installation Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition in the United States or in Ca...

Page 4: ...flammable materials contact hot surfaces Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires Smother the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda a dry chemical or foam type extinguisher When heating fat or grease watch it closely Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot Use Only Dry Potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholders touch...

Page 5: ...rent standards This can be hazardous to your health IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances NOTE Do Not Use Decorative Surface B...

Page 6: ...ming this work assumes responsibility for the conversion liquefied petroleum propane gas conversion This appliance can be used with Natural Gas and Propane Gas It is shipped from the factory for use with natural gas A kit for converting to LP gas is supplied with your cooktop The kit is marked FOR LP PROPANE GAS CONVERSION Follow the installation instructions which are inside the envelope The conv...

Page 7: ...ts griddles and pressure cookers may be used but must conform to the above recommended cookware requirements using the griddle Figure 1 Figure 2 Side with grooves The griddle is intended for direct food cooking and can be used on both sides Figures 2 and 3 Do not use pans or other cookware on the griddle Doing so could damage the finish With the grate in position over the burner set the griddle on...

Page 8: ...ALWAYS use the Wok Stand if the stability of the wok is uncertain If cooking large amounts of liquid food without the Wok Stand the wok may tip and spill over causing burns Figure 1 Flat bottom woks with large flat bottoms may also be used on your cooktop Surface Burner Grates without the Wok Stand See Figure 2 Insure the stability of the flat bottom wok before cooking without the Wok Stand If uns...

Page 9: ... a 18 000 BTU natural gas burner located at the right front position The 36 cooktop is equipped with different sized burners The surface burners are located on the cooktop as follows See Figure a 5 000 BTU natural gas burner located at the center rear position a 9 500 BTU natural gas burner located at the right rear position a 14 000 BTU natural gas burner located at the left rear position a 14 00...

Page 10: ... to the head size The cap for each burner has an inner locating ring which centers the cap correctly on the burner head Be sure that all the burner caps and burner heads are correctly placed BEFORE using your appliance Make sure each burner cap is properly aligned and level Turn the burner on to determine if it will light If the burner does not light contact a Service Center Do not service the sea...

Page 11: ... food will neither brown nor cook properly RIGHT WRONG Flame Size Type of Cooking High Flame Start most foods bring water to a boil pan broiling Medium Flame Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces gravies steam Low Flame Keep foods cooking poach stew These settings are based on using medium weight aluminum pans with lids Settings may vary when using other types of pans Never extend the flame beyond t...

Page 12: ...salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the cooktop when it is in use These items could melt or ignite Potholders towels or wood spoons could catch fire if placed too close to a flame To operate the surface burner 1 Place cooking utensil on burner 2 Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to Note All electronic ignitors will click at the same time However only the bu...

Page 13: ... cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop Surface Burners Burner Head The holes in the burners of your cooktop must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and a complete even flame Clean the burner holes routinely with a small gauge wire or needle and especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes To remo...

Page 14: ...and allow them to cool To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt to operate the surface burners without the burner caps IMPORTANT Do not use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop IMPORTANT For proper gas flow and ignition of the burners DO NOT allow spills food cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas orifice opening The cooktop is not removable Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop...

Page 15: ...burner heads and slots To clean first use a clean DAMP cloth to soak up any spills Remove any food from between the burner slots using a small nonabrasive brush like a toothbrush and afterwards wipe using a damp cloth For stubborn soils located in the slots use a small gauge wire or needle to clean Should you experience ignition problems it may be that an ignition port hole is partially blocked wi...

Page 16: ... has cooled using the cooktop cleaning cream Metal marks can become permanent if not removed prior to future use Cookware cast iron metal ceramic or glass with rough bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface Do not slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop Do not use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop surface withou...

Page 17: ... cleaners such as chlorine bleach ammonia or oven cleaners as they may etch or discolor the cooktop Do not use dirty sponges cloths or paper towels as they can leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and cause discoloration Special Caution for Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Cooking Utensils Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or...

Page 18: ...r off clean ports with a small gauge wire or needle Power cord is disconnected from outlet Electric Ignition Models only Be sure cord is securely plugged into the outlet Electrical power outage electric ignition models only Burners can be lit manually See Setting Surface Controls in this Use and Care Guide burner flame only lights half way around burner Burner ports are clogged With the burner off...

Page 19: ...wn streaks and specks on ceramic glass cooktop surface Boilovers have cooked onto surface Use razor blade scraper to remove soil See instructions under General Care Cleaning Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic glass cooktop have been used Use recommended cleaners and cleaning method See Ceramic Glass Cooktop section in this Owner s Guide areas of discoloration on ceramic glass cooktop s...

Page 20: ...external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply or acts of God 4 Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannot be readily determined Keep your bill of sale delivery slip or some other appropriate payment record The date on the bill establishes the warranty period should service be required If service is performed it is in your best interest to obta...

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