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To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of harmful
by-products, do not use the cooktop without all burner
caps properly installed to insure proper ignition and gas
flame size.
WARNING
CAUTION
To avoid possible burns DO NOT touch burner caps or
surface burner grates after using any of the surface
burners. The surface burner grates, caps, and areas
around them may still be very hot. Provide sufficient
time for these areas and the parts to completely cool
before handling.
Fig. 1 - correct burner cap
placement
Be sure to review the Care & Cleaning section for
complete detailed information about cleaning the burner
caps and proper burner cap placement.
Using the griddle (for models equipped with a
griddle only)
Before first use:
• Wash griddle in hot soapy water.
• Rinse and dry completely.
After each use:
• To prevent possible rusting, store in a dry place and
keep uncovered.
• After each use, clean with a stiff brush and hot water
only, then rinse.
• Dry immediately.
• Do not clean griddle in the dishwasher.
Using the griddle:
Remove the center burner grate (some models) and
carefully replace with the griddle.
For best results, preheat the griddle for 5 minutes on
medium or a medium low setting. Slow preheating
provides more even heat distribution during the cooking
process. Do not preheat the griddle on Hi setting.
Preheating using a Hi burner setting may warp the griddle
and prevent even heat distribution.
Fig. 2 - incorrect burner cap
placement
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Visually check for proper burner cap placement before
operating any of the surface burners (See Fig.1).
Check for proper burner cap placement
If any of the surface burner caps appears to be resting
unevenly, not centered or appears unlevel on the burner
head (Fig. 2), be sure to correct the burner cap position
on the burner head before starting the surface burner.