DCS CP-364GL manual Electronic Igniters, Burner Efficiency and Flame Characteristics, Flame Height

COOKTOP USE

ELECTRONIC IGNITERS

If a burner does not ignite, listen for the clicking sound. If the igniter is not clicking, TURN OFF THE BURNER. Check the circuit breaker for a blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker. If the igniter still fails to operate, see page 20, “Before Calling For Service”. To light the burner manually, see page 17, “Power Failure”.

NOTE:

If you are using propane gas, a slight pop or flash may occur at the burner ports a few seconds after the burner has been turned “0FF”. This “extinction pop” is normal for propane gas.

IGNITER (KEEP CLEAN)

Fig. 02

BURNER EFFICIENCY AND FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

It is necessary to keep the burner ports and the igniters clean for proper lighting and efficient performance of the cooktop burners (Fig. 02). The burner flame should burn completely around the burner with no excessive noise or lifting. The flame should be blue in color and stable with no yellow tips. An improper air-gas mixture may cause either a burner flutter or a yellow tipped flame. During initial use, foreign particles in the gas line, or dust in the air around the appliance may cause an orange flame. This will disappear with use.

FLAME HEIGHT

The correct height of the flame mainly depends on the size of the bottom of the cooking utensil, the material of the cooking utensil, the amount and type of food and the amount of liquid in the utensil. Following are some basic rules for selecting flame height.

PROPER FLAME HEIGHT

Fig. 03

■For safety reasons the flame must never extend beyond the

bottom of the cooking utensil. Never allow flames to curl up the side of the pan (see Fig. 03). This will discolor or damage the utensil.

■Utensils which conduct heat slowly (such as glass-ceramic) should be used with medium to low flame. If you are cooking with a large amount of liquid, a slightly larger flame can be used.

COOKTOP BURNERS

The cooktop burners must be kept clean. Cleaning of the cooktop burners should include the igniter. The cooktop burners have an infinite number of heat settings and there are no fixed positions on the control knobs between “HI” and “LO”. To turn the cooktop burner on, push in on the control knob and turn it counter- clockwise to the “LITE” position. An audible clicking sound will be heard. When the gas has been ignited by the electronic spark igniter, turn the knob to the desired setting. (The clicking sound should stop as soon as the burner is lit).

WARNING!

When turning on any cooktop burner, be sure to stop at the “LITE” position before turning the burner to a flame setting for cooking. If the burner is not lit and it is turned beyond the “LITE” position, to HI, MEDIUM, or LO, there could be a burst of flame when the burner does light.

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