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.
Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when control knobs are turned to HIGH and will automatically reignite if the flame is extinguished. All igniters will spark when lighting; however, only the selected burner will ignite.
If a crossdraft is present, the flame may be affected and some sparking may occur. This is normal.
Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate. Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or without cookware on the grate.
To Set:
1.Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to HIGH.
2.Turn knob to anywhere between HIGH and LOW. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
SETTING | RECOMMENDED USE | ||
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HIGH | ■ | Start food cooking. | |
| ■ Bring liquid to a boil. | ||
| ■ Hold a rapid boil. | ||
| ■ Quickly brown or sear food. | ||
| ■ | To fry chicken. | |
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Medium | ■ | Maintain a slow boil. | |
Between HIGH and | ■ | Fry or sauté foods. | |
LOW | |||
■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies. | |||
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| ■ Stew or steam food. | ||
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LOW | ■ | Simmer. | |
| ■ | Keep food warm. | |
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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 HIGH. After burner lights, turn knob to setting. The vent fan will not work.
NOTE: The downdraft vent will not operate during a power failure.
Flame-Sensing™ ReIgnition
Your cooktop has sealed gas burners with
If intermittent sparking occurs, increase flame (rotate knob clockwise) until clicking (spark) sound ceases.
Smart Port Burner System
This cooktop is equipped with a Smart Port Burner System. The Smart Port Burner System produces a small flame directly under each grate finger and a larger flame between each grate finger.
The visual difference between the ports will be noticeable when the burner is used or when adjustments are made to the flame length.
Sealed Surface Burners
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A. Burner cap
B. Burner ports
C. Burner base
D. Gas tube opening
E. Igniter head
IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air around the burner grate edges.
Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap and head in place when using a surface burner. A clean burner cap and head will help prevent poor ignition and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap and head after a spillover and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the “General Cleaning” section.
REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop area may become hot.
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