| Cooktop Operation |
Burner Control Knobs | Typical Flame Characteristics |
| Control Knobs - Front View |
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| OFF |
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HI | LO | HI | SIM |
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Foreign particles in the gas line may cause an orange flame during initial use. This should disappear with use. Check burner cap to make sure port holes are not obstructed. If the ports are clogged, see “Cleaning the Cooktop”, page 22. For natural gas use, the burner flame should be blue in color and stable with no yellow tips, excessive noise or fluttering. It should burn completely around the burner cap. For Propane (LP) use, some yellow tips are normal.
Note: An audible “pop” may be heard when the burner is turned off manually. The “popping” may be louder with LP gas than with natural gas. This is normal. Refer to the Cooking Guide (previous page) for flame settings.
The burner controls have an infinite number of heat settings with no fixed positions. A plastic bezel is located under each control knob.
To LIGHT: Select the appropriate control knob, push in and turn counterclockwise to the flame symbol. The ignitor will click.
To SET FLAME SIZE: After lighting, turn counterclockwise to the desired flame size.
Turn OFF by turning the control knob clockwise to OFF. To remove knob, spring and bezel: Place knob in the OFF position. Pull straight out and off. Spring and bezel will be loose and can be pulled straight off after the knob is removed.
To replace knob, spring and bezel: Place spring and knob on top of bezel being careful to line up center holes. Push down on knob so that spring is tense. With knob in off position, place center hole around shaft on range and push bezel, spring and knob in toward range. Release knob.
Electronic Ignition
The cooktop uses electronic igniters to light the burners. There is no pilot light. Each burner has its own igniter. For best results, center the pan over the burner before ignition.
The ignitor should be clean and dry for proper operation.
•Avoid getting water or food on the ignitor.
•If the ignitor is wet or soiled, it may spark without igniting the burner.
Note: If the burner does not light within 4 seconds, turn the burner off. Check to see that the cap is positioned correctly on the burner base and the igniter is clean and dry. If a burner still fails to ignite, see Self “Help - Cooktop”, page 26.
Power Failure
In the event of a power failure, the cooktop burners can be ignited manually. Hold a match at the port and turn the control knob to the HI position. Wait until the flame is burning all the way around the burner before adjusting the flame to the desired height.
CAUTION:
All igniters spark when any single burner is turned ON. Do not touch any of the burners when the cooktop is in use.
Burner Performance
For best cooking results, observe the following burner characteristics:
PowerSim™ Burner (Some Models): The PowerSim™ is the largest, most versatile burner on the cooktop. The burner cap retains heat longer than normal burner caps and, at low settings, prohibits the flame from touching the cookware. This results in a gentle, more predictable heat. It can be set low enough to simmer sauces without scorching and high enough to
Right Rear: The right rear burner is the smallest burner. It is well suited for delicate cooking such as melting chocolate and butter.
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