COOKTOP USE
Cooktop Controls
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.
Reignition Feature
During cooktop use, if one or more burners are extinguished due to external causes (such as a water spill, wind or ventilation draft), the ignition system will turn on to reignite the flame. When the flame comes back on, the system will stop sparking. If the draft in the room is not removed, occasional sparking may continue. Sparking may also occasionally occur when using the low setting on a burner.
To Set:
1.Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE.
When the control knobs for any small or medium burner are turned to the LITE position, all small and medium burners will click. When the control knob for the large burner is turned to the LITE position, these burners will click independent of the other burners. In both cases, only the burner with the control knob turned to LITE will produce a flame.
IMPORTANT: Your cooktop is
Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when control knobs are turned to LITE.
Three different sizes of burners are provided: 20,000 Btu/h [British Thermal Units], 15,000 Btu/h, and 5,000 Btu/h.
The 20,000 Btu/h Ultra Power™
The Power Hi setting uses both flame levels at full power to provide the highest heat and is ideal for cooking large quantities of food or liquid, and using large pots and pans. The Simmer Hi and Lo settings use the upper flame only and allow for accurate simmer control and cooking of smaller quantities of food.
The 5,000 Btu/h burner reaches a low of 500 Btu/h, and is ideal for cooking smaller quantities of food and melting chocolate or butter.
Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate. Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or without any cookware on the grate.
NOTE: Visually check that the burner has lit. If the burner does not ignite, listen for the clicking sound. If you do not hear the igniter click, turn off the burner. Check for a tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse.
Check that the control knob is pressed completely down on the valve shaft. If the spark igniter still does not operate, call a trained repair specialist.
Proper grounding and polarity are necessary for correct operation of the electric ignition system. If the wall receptacle or junction box does not provide correct polarity, the igniter will become grounded and occasionally click, even after the burner has ignited. Contact a trained repair specialist to check the wall receptacle or junction box to see whether it is wired with the correct polarity.
2.Turn knob counterclockwise to anywhere between HI and LO. Push in one more time to get from LO to Simmer HI.
Use the following charts as a guide when setting heat levels.
20,000 Btu/h Ultra Power™
SETTING | RECOMMENDED USE | |
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LITE (Light) | ■ | Light the burner. |
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HI (High) | ■ | Start food cooking. |
| ■ Bring liquid to a boil. | |
| ■ | Preheat skillets/pans. |
| ■ Quickly brown or sear food. | |
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MED (Medium) | ■ | Fry or sauté foods. |
| ■ | Hold a boil. |
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LO (Low) | ■ | Cook soups, sauces and gravies. |
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Simmer HI (High) | ■ | Start cooking thicker foods such |
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Simmer LO (Low) | ■ | Hold a gentle simmer. |
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Simmer Burner Settings
To Set:
1.Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE.
When the control knobs for any small or medium burner are turned to the LITE position, all small and medium burners will click. When the control knob for the large burner is turned to the LITE position, these burners will click independent of the other burners. In both cases, only the burner with the control knob turned to LITE will produce a flame.
2.Turn knob counterclockwise to anywhere between HI and LO. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
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