Siemens HG2416UC Self Help, Cooktop Features, Before Using the Cooktop, Sealed Gas Burners, Uses

Cooktop Features

Before Using the Cooktop

•Remove all packing materials and labels from the cooktop surface.

•While cool, wipe with a clean, damp sponge and dry.

•Optimum cooking results depend on the proper cookware being selected and used.

•Read and understand all safety precautions and Use and Care Manual information prior to operating.

Sealed Gas Burners

Your new cooktop has sealed gas burners and removable burner caps. There are no burner parts under the cooktop to clean, disassemble or adjust. Your cooktop has four (4) different burner cap sizes. Match the pan size to the burner size.

Burner Grates

Your cooktop has two grates: one for the left side of the cooktop and one for the right side of the cooktop. Position them as shown in the figure below. Do not operate the burner without a pan on the grate.

Left Side Right Side

Getting Started Use

!	WARNING:
	To prevent flare-ups do not use the
	cooktop without all burner caps and all
	burner grates properly positioned.

Burner Output by Fuel Type (BTU/hr)

	Left	Left	Right	Right
	Front	Rear	Front	Rear
Natural Gas	9100	12500	15000	5500
Propane	7500	11000	15000	5000

Right Side Burner - Side View

Burner Grate

Burner Cap

Burner Base

Cooktop

Ignitor

Right Side Burner -

Top View

Orifice Ignitor

WARNING:

!To prevent flare-ups all grates must be properly positioned on the cooktop

whenever the cooktop is in use. Each of the feet must be placed into the corresponding dimples in the cooktop. Do not use a grate if the rubber feet are missing or damaged.

Use this chart as a guide for heat settings:

Uses	Heat Settings
Bringing water to a boil	High
Pan frying, sauteing,	Medium High
browning meat, deep fat
frying
Most frying, eggs, pancakes,	Medium
slow boil
Finish cooking covered foods,	Medium Low
steaming
Melting butter and chocolate	Low
Tomato sauces, soups, stews,	Sim (Simmer)
keeping foods warm

A range of heat settings are listed because the actual setting depends on:

1)size, type and quality of pan (See “Cookware Selection Guide”, page 26).

2)type, quantity and temperature of the food.

3)burner used.

4)the cook’s preference.

- The Cooktop Care and Cleaning

Self Help

Burner Caps	!	CAUTION:
The burner cap is porcelainized steel. Make sure the
		To prevent possible burns or possible
burner cap is completely seated into the burner base

before attempting to light the burner. If the burner cap is	damage to the pan or range, the flame
	should not extend beyond the edge of the pan.
not placed correctly, the burner may not light or the
flame may not burn completely or correctly.

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