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Using and Caring for Your Cooktop
Using the surface burners
1. Grasp the control knob.
2. Push down and turnto HI. The electric
spark ignitor will ignite the gas flowing
into the burner. When you hear a clicking
sound, you know that the ignitors are
working. Gas is flowing as long as knob
is not set at OFF.
3. When the burner is lit, turn the control
knob to the desired flame setting. (See
the guide under “Burner heat settings”
later in this section.) You can turn the
knobs to any of the marked settings. The
ignitor will turn off and the clicking will
stop when the burner ignites.
NOTES:
•The ignitors may click a number of times
before burner lights. This is normal.
•All four burner ignitors will spark
regardless of which burner you are using.
•Visually check that burner has lit. If the
burner does not ignite, listen for the clicking
sound. If you do not hear the ignitor click,
TURN THE BURNER OFF. Check that the
service cord is placed firmly in the wall re-
ceptacle. Check for a tripped circuit breaker
or blown fuse.
Check that the control knob is pressed com-
pletely down on valve shaft. If the spark
ignitor still fails to operate, call your
nearest designated servicing outlet.
Proper grounding and polarity is neces-
sary for correct operation of the electric
ignition system. If the wall receptacle does
not provide correct polarity, the ignitor will
become grounded and click every once in
awhile, even after the burner has ignited.
A qualified electrician should check the wall
receptacle to see if it is wired with correct
polarity.
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Control Knobs
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.
Burner heat settings
Use correct burner heat settings (later in
this section). If the heat setting is too high, it
can:
•Char bacon and cause curling.
•Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges.
•Toughen liver, fish, and seafood.
•Scorch delicate sauces and custards.
•Cause a boilover.
Until you get used to the settings, use
the following as a guide.

SETTING

HI • To start food cooking.
• To bring liquid to a boil.
Between
MED and
HI
• To hold a rapid boil.
• To quickly brown or
sear meat.
MED • To maintain a slow boil.
• To fry poultry or meat.
• To make pudding, sauce,
or gravy.
Between
MED and
LO
• To stew or steam food.
LO • To simmer food.
• To keep food warm.

RECOMMENDED USE

• To melt chocolate or butter.
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