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User instructions
WARNING!
Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
Do not store dangerous or flammable material in the cabinet areas above the appliance. Store all flammable materials
In a safe lace to avoid potential hazards.
For safe use of appliances, do not use this unit as a source of space heating. Do not use aerosol sprays in the vicinity of the
appliance while it is in operation.
Operation procedures
A diagram is etched on the control panel above each knob which indicates which burner corresponds to that knob.
Manual ignition:
Manual ignition is always possible even when the electrical supply is cut off or in the vent of a prolonged power failure.
Turn the knob that corresponds to the burner selected counterclockwise to the MAXIMUM position at the etched star
(Large flame) and place a lit match up to the burner. This unit operates on a thermocouple safety system. Keep the knob
depressed for 5- 8 seconds in order for the unit to operate. If the flame is extinguished the thermocouple will cool and the
safety system will kick in and shut off the gas supply to the burner orifice. In order to relight the burner repeat the
procedures outlined in this paragraph.
Automatic electric ignition:
Turn the knob that corresponds to the burner selected counterclockwise to the MAXIMUM position at the etched star
(Large flame) and press down on the knob to activate the automatic ignition system. When the burner ignites keep the knob
depressed for an additional 5-8 seconds to allow the flame to heat the thermocouple. If the burner does not remain lit after
releasing the knob repeat the procedure outlined in this paragraph.
Tips for using the burners correctly
- Use suitable pots for each burner as shown in Fig. 10. and as shown in the Chart below
- Always use pots with a cover.
- When the liquid is boiling, turn down the knob to the MINIMUM position.
- Dry the bottom of the pan before placing it on the Cooktop
- Use pots with a flat, thick bottom with the exception of wok cooking
- When using the burners, ensure that the handles of the pans are correctly
positioned. Keep children away from the appliance.
- When cooking foods with oil and fat, which are flammable, the user should
not leave the appliance unattended.
Recommended pan diameters
Burner
Inches Millimeters
Small
3 ½ “– 5 ½ “
90 -140
Medium
5 ½” - 10 ¼”
140-260
Large
7” – 10 ¼”
180 -260
Wok
8 ¾” -10 ¼”
220- 260
Note:
The use of a gas cooking appliances produces heat and humidity in the room where it is installed. Therefore, proper
ventilation in the room is needed and natural ventilation openings must remain unobstructed.
Fig. 10
