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Using your R ange
Cooktop Burners
The drawing by each knob indicates which burner that
knob controls. Each burner has a special safety device that
stops the flow of gas if the flame goes out.
Push in and turn a knob to the ( ) lighting position.
Keep holding the knob pressed in to let the gas through to
the burner for few seconds. The igniter should spark and
light the gas.
If, when you let go of the control knob, the burner goes
out, the safety device has not held in. Turn the control to
the off position and wait one minute, then try again this
time holding in the control knob for slightly longer.
Adjust the flame height to suit by turning the knob. On
this range the low position is beyond high, not between
high and off. The ‘LO’ marks the low position. Turn the knob
towards it after the contents of a pan have boiled.
Make sure flames are under the pans. For safety reasons,
adjust the flames so that they do not extend beyond the
edge of the cooking utensil. This instruction is based on
safety considerations.
Pans and kettles with concave bases or down turned base
rims should not be used.
Simmering aids, such as asbestos or mesh mats, are NOT
recommended. They will reduce burner performance and
could damage the grates.
Avoid using unstable and misshapen pans that may tilt
easily and pans with a very small base diameter e.g. milk
pans, single egg poachers. The minimum pan diameter
recommended is 43/4".
The Wok burner is designed to provide even heat over a
large area. It is ideal for large pans and stir frying. When
using large pans ensure that the pan does not over hang
the edge of the cooktop. For heating smaller pans the
smaller burners may be more efficient.
When a cooktop burner knob is pressed in,
sparks will be made at every burner, this is
normal.
If after lighting, a cooktop burner’s flame goes
out, turn it off and leave it for one minute before
relighting it.
Igniting Cooktop Burners without Electricity
If there is a power failure, the cooktop burners can
be lit with a match.
1. Hold a burning a match ½ inch from the burner
head keeping your hand as far horizontally away
from the burner as possible.
2. Push and turn burner control knob to HI/ lighting
position. As soon as the burner flame lights move
your hand away. With your other hand, keep
holding the knob pressed for a few seconds so
that the burner safety device can ‘sense’ the heat
of the flame.