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COOKTOP USE
Cooktop Controls
Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when
control knobs are turned to LITE.
The left front and right rear burners provide the highest heat
setting. The left rear and right front burners allow more accurate
simmer control at the lowest setting.
Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate.
Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or while the grate
is unoccupied.
To Set:
1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE.
All 4 surface burners will click. Only the burner with the control
knob turned to LITE will produce a flame.
2. Turn knob anywhere between HI and LO. Use the following
chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
Power failure
In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit
manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob
counterclockwise to LITE. After burner lights, turn knob to setting.
Sealed Surface Burners
IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air around the burner grate edges.
Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using a
surface burner. A clean burner cap will help prevent poor ignition
and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover
and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the
“General Cleaning” section.
Gas tube opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube
opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil
and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material
to enter the gas tube opening. Protect it from spillovers by always
using a burner cap.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
LITE
■ Light the burner.
HI
■ Start food cooking.
■ Bring liquid to a boil.
MED to HI
■ Hold a rapid boil.
■ Quickly brown or sear food.
MED
■ Fry or sauté foods.
■ Hold a slow boil.
MED to LO ■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
■ Stew or steam foods.
LO
(with Simmer Plate
on some models)
■ Keep food warm.
■ Melt chocolate or butter.
■ Simmer.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the
edge of the pan.
Turn off all controls when not cooking.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death or fire.
1. Burner cap
2. Alignment pins
3. Igniter
4. Burner
5. Gas tube opening
1. 1-1¹⁄₂" (25-38 mm)
2. Burner ports
REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some
models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire
cooktop area may become hot.
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