Using The Cooktop
English 10
Operation of the Burners
1. Press in on the knob and turn it counter-clockwise to
the
HI
setting on the knob.
–
The igniter for the selected burner clicks and
sparks.
–
After burner ignition, the igniter stops clicking.
2. Rotate the knob to any flame setting between
HI
and
SIM
.
–
The blue signal light, between the burner knobs,
will light when adjacent burners are lit. The light will
remain on until the adjacent burners are turned off.
ExtraLow
®
Burners
The controls for the ExtraLow burners have flame settings
even lower than the standard
SIM
settings.
The drawing shows that the control knob has an additional
range between the
SIM
and
XLO
settings. When the knob
is set within this range, the flame cycles off and on. By
varying the length of time the flame is off and on, the heat is
reduced even further to cook delicate foods. For example,
these very low settings are suitable for simmering and
poaching, melting chocolate and butter, holding cooked
foods at temperatures without scorching or burning, etc.
Operation of the ExtraLow Burners
•
XLO
, the very lowest setting, is achieved by cycling the
flame
ON
for approximately 7 seconds and
OFF
for 53
seconds of each minute.
•
When the knob is set just below the
SIM
setting, the
flame will cycle
ON
for approximately 53 seconds and
OFF
for 7 seconds of each minute.
•
To vary the amount of low heat to suit the food and
quantity, the control can be set anywhere within the
SIM
and
XLO
range marked on the knob.
ExtraLow Techniques
•
The type and quantity of food affects which setting to
use.
•
The pan selected affects the setting. Its size, type,
material, and whether a lid is used, all affect the
consistency of the cooking temperature.
•
To maintain a low or simmer heat, bring food to a
rolling boil. Stir well, then cover the pan and lower the
heat to a setting just below
SIM
.
•
Check periodically to see if the control knob should be
turned to another setting.
•
If a large pan is used, the simmer action may occur
mainly in the center of the pan. To equalize the
temperature throughout the food, stir the food around
the outer edges of the pan into the food in the center.
•
It is normal to stir food occasionally while simmering.
This is especially important when simmering for several
hours, such as for a homemade spaghetti sauce or
beans.
•
When lowering the flame setting, adjust it in small
steps.
•
If the setting is too low to hold a simmer, bring the food
back to a boil before re-setting to a higher heat.
•
It is normal not to see simmer bubbles immediately
after the food has been stirred.
•
There may be bubbling when the flame cycles
ON
and
no bubbles when the flame is
OFF
. Even when the
flame is
OFF
, there will be steam and a slight quiver on
the liquid’s surface.
Automatic Re-Ignition
Each burner has its own electronic igniter that sparks when
the burner is turned on. Each burner should light in 4
seconds or less. If a burner does not light, check to see that
the cap is positioned correctly on the base.
If any one or more burners blow out, the electronic igniter
automatically activates to re-light the flame.
Do not touch
the burners when the igniters are active.
IMPORTANT:
•
For proper combustion do not use the cooktop without
the burner grates in place.
•
There is a slight sound associated with gas combustion
and ignition. This is a normal condition.
•
On cooktops using propane gas (LP), a slight “pop”
sound may be heard at the burner ports a few seconds
after the burner has been turned off.
Figure 9: ExtraLow Burner Control Knob
ExtraLow
Range
ExtraLow
Range
ExtraLow
Range
XL
O
OFF
XL
O
OFF
CAUTION
DO NOT
touch the STAR
®
burners when the igniters are
sparking.
