KitchenAid KGCU462, KGCU483VSS manual Cooktop USE, Cooktop Controls, Reignition Feature, To Set

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.

IMPORTANT: Your cooktop is factory-set for use with Natural gas. If you wish to use LP gas, an LP Gas Conversion Kit is included with your new range. See the instructions included in the Installation Instructions for details on making this conversion.

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™ dual-flame burner has an upper and lower level of flame.

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 lower 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.

Reignition Feature

During cooktop use, if one or more burners are extinguished due to external causes (such as water spillage, 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.

All surface burners will click. Only the burner with the control knob turned to LITE will produce a flame.

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™ Dual-Flame Burner

SETTING	RECOMMENDED USE
LITE (Light)	■	Light the burner.
HI (High)	■	Start food cooking.
	■ Bring liquid to a boil.
	■	Preheat skillets/pans.
	■ Quickly brown or sear food.
MED (Medium)	■	Fry or sauté foods.
	■	Hold a boil.
LO (Low)	■	Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
Simmer HI (High)	■	Start cooking thicker foods such
		as tomato sauce, chili, etc.
Simmer LO (Low)	■	Hold a gentle simmer.

Simmer Burner Settings

To Set:

1.Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE.

All surface burners will click. 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.

15,000 Btu/h Professional Burner

SETTING	RECOMMENDED USE
LITE (Light)	■ Light the burner.

Proper grounding and polarity are necessary for correct operation	HI (High)	■	Start food cooking.
of the electric ignition system. If the wall receptacle or junction		■ Bring liquid to a boil.
box does not provide correct polarity, the igniter will become			Preheat skillets/pans.
grounded and occasionally click, even after the burner has		■
ignited. Contact a trained repair specialist to check the wall		■ Quickly brown or sear food.
receptacle or junction box to see whether it is wired with the

correct polarity.

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