Whirlpool GS440LEL Range User Manual


 
6
COOKTOP USE
Cooktop Controls
Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when
control knobs are turned to LIGHT.
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 LIGHT. All four
surface burners will click. Only the burner with the control
knob turned to LIGHT will produce a flame.
2.
Turn knob anywhere between HIGH and LOW. 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 LIGHT. After burner lights, turn knob to
setting.
Surface Burners
IMPORTANT:
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air around the burner grate edges.
Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and
cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust
removers.
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
LIGHT
Light the burner.
HIGH
Start food cooking.
Bring liquid to a boil.
BETWEEN
HIGH and LOW
Hold a rapid boil.
Quickly brown or sear food.
Fry or sauté foods.
Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
Stew or steam foods.
LOW
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.
REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some
models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire
cooktop area may become hot.
1. Burner Cap
2. Burner Base
3. Alignment Pins
4. Igniter
5. Gas Tube Opening
1. 1-1
¹⁄₂
in. (25-38 mm)
2. Burner Ports
1
2
4
5
3
2
1