SETTING

RECOMMENDED USE

 

 

MED (Medium)

Fry or sauté foods.

 

Hold a boil.

 

 

LO (Low)

Cook soups, sauces and gravies.

 

Stew or steam foods.

 

 

 

5,000 Btu/h Simmer/Melt Burner

SETTING

RECOMMENDED USE

 

 

 

LITE (Light)

Light the burner.

 

 

HI (High)

Cook soups, sauces and gravies.

 

Stew or steam foods.

 

 

 

LO (Low)

Melt chocolate or butter.

 

 

 

REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may become hot.

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 HI. After burner lights, turn knob to setting.

Cooktop Surface

Wiping off the cooktop, grates and caps after each use will help keep it free from stains.

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills may affect the finish.

For more information, see the “Sealed Surface Burners” and “General Cleaning” sections.

Sealed SurfaceBurners

20,000 Btu/h Ultra Power™

ADual-Flame Burner A. Burner cap

B

B. Burner head

C

C. Gas opening

DD. Burner base

A15,000 Btu/h Professional Burner

B

A. Burner cap

B. Burner head

C

C. Gas opening

D

D. Burner base

 

5,000 Btu/h Simmer/Melt

A Burner

B

A. Burner cap

B. Gas opening

C

C. Burner base

 

IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air around the burner grate edges.

Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using a surface burner. A clean burner cap will help avoid poor ignition and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the “General Cleaning” section.

Gas opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas opening. Keep spillovers out of the gas opening by always using a burner cap.

A

B

A.1-1¹⁄₂" (25-38 mm)

B.Burner ports

Burner ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size and shape as shown above. A good flame is blue in color, not yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the burner ports.

To Clean:

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers.

1.Remove the burner cap and burner head (15,000 and 5,000 Btu/h burners) from the burner base and clean according to “General Cleaning” section.

2.Clean the gas opening with a damp cloth.

3.Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a trained repair specialist.

4.Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins are properly aligned with the burner cap.

20,000 Btu/h Ultra Power™ Dual-Flame

Burner

A

A. Incorrect

B. Correct

B

15,000 Btu/h Professional Burner

A

A. Incorrect

B. Correct

B

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KGCU462, KGCU483VSS specifications

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