Cooktop Features
Before Using the Cooktop
•Remove all packing materials and labels from the cooktop surface.
•While cool, wipe with a clean, damp sponge and dry.
•Optimum cooking results depend on the proper cookware being selected and used.
•Read and understand all safety precautions and Use and Care Manual information prior to operating.
Sealed Gas Burners
Your new cooktop has sealed gas burners and removable burner caps. There are no burner parts under the cooktop to clean, disassemble or adjust. Your cooktop has four (4) different burner cap sizes. Match the pan size to the burner size.
Burner Grates
Your cooktop has two grates: one for the left side of the cooktop and one for the right side of the cooktop. Position them as shown in the figure below. Do not operate the burner without a pan on the grate.
Left Side | Right Side |
Getting Started Use
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| cooktop without all burner caps and all |
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Burner Output by Fuel Type (BTU/hr)
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| Front | Rear | Front | Rear |
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Natural Gas | 9100 | 12500 | 15000 | 5500 |
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Propane | 7500 | 11000 | 15000 | 5000 |
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Right Side Burner - Side View
Burner Grate
Burner Cap
Burner Base
Cooktop
Ignitor
Right Side Burner -
Top View
Orifice | Ignitor |
WARNING:
!To prevent
whenever the cooktop is in use. Each of the feet must be placed into the corresponding dimples in the cooktop. Do not use a grate if the rubber feet are missing or damaged.
Use this chart as a guide for heat settings:
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Bringing water to a boil | High | |
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Pan frying, sauteing, | Medium High | |
browning meat, deep fat | ||
frying |
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Most frying, eggs, pancakes, | Medium | |
slow boil | ||
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Finish cooking covered foods, | Medium Low | |
steaming | ||
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Melting butter and chocolate | Low | |
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Tomato sauces, soups, stews, | Sim (Simmer) | |
keeping foods warm | ||
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A range of heat settings are listed because the actual setting depends on:
1)size, type and quality of pan (See “Cookware Selection Guide”, page 26).
2)type, quantity and temperature of the food.
3)burner used.
4)the cook’s preference.
- The Cooktop Care and Cleaning
Self Help
Burner Caps | ! | CAUTION: | |
The burner cap is porcelainized steel. Make sure the | |||
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burner cap is completely seated into the burner base | |||
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before attempting to light the burner. If the burner cap is | damage to the pan or range, the flame | |
should not extend beyond the edge of the pan. | ||
not placed correctly, the burner may not light or the | ||
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flame may not burn completely or correctly. |
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