Cooktop Operation
Simmer and Boil
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A smaller flame will give the best simmer results Small flames offer precise
Flame Size
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When you select the flame size, watch the flame when you turn the knob.
A smaller flame will give the best simmer results. Small flames offer precise
cooking performance for delicate foods, keeping food warm, melting chocolate or
butter, and for cooking that need to cook over low heat for a long time.
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The highest (larger) flame settings provide the maximum heat that is available on
your range. This setting should be used for heavy cooking loads such as water
boiling and pasta cooking.
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Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookware is wasted.
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The flame should be steady and blue in color. Foreign material in the gas line may cause
an orange flame during initial operation.
Power Failure
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If the gas does not ignite within four seconds, turn off the valve and allow at least five
minutes for any gas to dissipate. Repeat the lighting procedure.
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If the power fails the surface burners can be lighted manually Hold a lighted match near
Approximate 1
1/2“ Flame Height
If the power fails, the surface burners can be lighted manually. Hold a lighted match near
a burner and turn knob counterclockwise to “HI”. After burner lights, turn knob to
setting.
Cooktop
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To prevent the cooktop from discoloring or staining, clean cooktop after each use, and
wipe up acidic or sugary spills as soon as the cooktop has cooled.
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The sealed burners of your range are not secured to the cooktop and are designed to be
removed Boil overs or spills will not seep underneath the cooktop The burners should
removed. Boil overs or spills will not seep underneath the cooktop. The burners should
be cleaned after each use.
WARNING
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BEFORE BAKING OR BROILING
The oven and broiler should be turned on to burn off the manufacturing oils. Turn the
oven on to 450˚F (230˚C) for 20 to 30 minutes; then turn the oven knob to “Broil” for
oven on to 450 F (230 C) for 20 to 30 minutes; then turn the oven knob to Broil for
the same length of time. You may wish to turn on the ventilator above your range at
this time
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