Electronic Single Point Ignition
Ignitor
Figure 12: Igniter
Figure 13: Star® Burner Components
Each Star® burner has its own electronic igniter that sparks when the burner is turned on. Each burner should light in 4 seconds or less. If a burner does not light, check to see that the burner cap is positioned correctly on the base.
CAUTION
Do not touch the Star® burners when the igniters are sparking.
If a burner fails to ignite, refer to “Before Calling For Service” on page 41.
Automatic Re-Ignition
If any one or more burners blow out, the electronic igniter automatically activates to
IMPORTANT:
•For proper combustion, do not use the cooktop without the burner grates in place.
•There is a slight sound associated with gas combustion and ignition. This is normal.
On cooktops using propane (LP) gas, a slight “pop” sound may be heard from the Star® burner ports a few seconds after the burner has been turned off.
Burner Cap Placement
The burner caps must be properly placed on the Star® burner bases for the cooktop to function properly. If the burner cap is not properly placed, one or more of the following problems may occur.
•Burner flames are too high.
•Flames shoot out of burners.
•Burners do not ignite.
•Burner flames light unevenly.
•Burner emits gas odor.
WARNING:
To prevent
WARNING:
To prevent burns, do not touch burner caps or grates while hot. Turn the cooktop off and allow the burners to cool.
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