Surface Cooking
Lighting Instructions
Your surface burners are lighted by electric ignition,
eliminating the need for standing pilots with
constantly burning flames°
In case of a power failure, you can light the surface
burners on your range with a march_ Hold a lighted match to the burner, then turn the knob to the HTE
position. Use extreme caution when lighting burners in this manner.
Surface burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally_
The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed. When one burner is turned to LITE, all the burners spatlc Do not disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on._ An electric shock may result, which could cause you to knock over hot cookware.
Surface Burner Controls
The knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are located on the contro! panel in front of the burners.
The two knobs on the left control the left front and left rear burners. The two knobs on the right control the right front and right rear burners.
On ranges with sealed burners:
•The smaller burner (right rear position) will give the best simmer results° It offers precise cooking
performance for delicate foods, such as sauces or foods which need to cook over low heat for a
long time. tt can be turned down to a very low simmer setting.
•The right front burner is higher powered than the others and will bring liquids to a boil quicker
(natural gas installations only)_
Surface Light
(on some models)
Use the switch on the control panel to turn the light on and off.
Before Lighting a Burner
•If drip pans are supplied with your range, they should be used at all times.
•Mal_e sure all grates on the range are in place before using any burner.
To Light a Surface Burner
Push the control knob in
and turn it to LITE. You will
hear a little clicking
the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner.
After Lighting a Burner
•After the burner ignites, turn the knob to adjust the flame size.
•Check to be sure the burner you turned on is the one you want to use.
°Do not operate a burner for extended periods of time without having cookware on the grate_ The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat°
•Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you place your hand, a pot holder, cleaning cloths or other materials on them.
How to Select Flame Size
Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat. The flame size on a gas burner should match the coolcware you are using.
FOR SAFE HANDLING OF
COOKWARE NEVER LET :
THE FLAME EXTEND UP "_ " :
THE SIDES OF THE
COOKWARE. Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookware is wasted and only serves to heat the handle.
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