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This section explains how to operate the cooktop. See “Getting the Most Out of
Your Cooktop” on page 15 for guidelines to improve cooktop results.
About the Cooktop
Use the cooktop for surface cooking applications such as boiling, frying, simmer-
ing, steaming and sauteing.
Operation
Setting the Burner Heat
Level
Burner Control Knob
Lighting the Burner Push in an turn the knob counterclockwise to the symbol.
Note: If the burner does not light within four seconds, turn the burner off. Verify
that the burner cap is positioned correctly on the burner base and that the ignitor
is clean and dry. If the burner still fails to ignite, see “Cooktop Troubleshooting
Chart” on page 26
Caution: All ignitors spark when any single burner is turned on. Do not
touch any of the burners when the cooktop is in use.
Lighting the Burner during a Power Failure
Cooktop burners can be lit manually during a power failure. Hold a match at the
port and turn the knob to the HI position. Wait until the flame is burning all the way
around the burner before adjusting the flame to the desired setting.
Setting the Flame Size After lighting, turn the knob counterclockwise to the desired flame size. See
“Cooking Guide” on page 16 for recommended burner settings.
Caution: To prevent possible burns or possible damage to the pan or the appli-
ance, the flame should not extend beyond the edge of the pan.
Operation - Cooktop
Figure 6: Burner Control Knob