Section Four: Using the Cooktop
COOKTOP OPERATION
•Adjust control knob to lower set- tings in small steps.
•If control is set too low to main- tain simmer, bring the food back to a boil before setting a higher simmer setting.
WHAT TO EXPECT
•The type and quantity of the food will affect which setting to use.
•The size, type and material of your pan will affect which setting to use.
•When a large pan is used on a small burner, it may cause the simmer action to occur mainly in the center of the pan. When the food is stirred, the cooler food near the edges of the pan may result in an overall temperature too cool to simmer. If this hap- pens, turn the burner up slightly.
•It is normal to stir food occasion- ally. This is especially important when simmering for several hours. For example: a homemade spaghetti sauce or beans.
SEALED BURNERS
Front of Burner
SEALED BURNER
Your new cooktop features four or five sealed gas burners. On Mod- els GGS30/36/365, GGSCV30/ 36/365, SGS30/30G and SGSCV36G you have two 9,100 BTU/HR burners, two 11,000 BTU/HR burners and on the GGSCV365 or GGS365 there is one 6,500 BTU/HR burner. On Models GGN30/36/365 and SGN30/36 there are two 11,000 BTU/HR and two or three 6,500 BTU/HR burners. Each burner is sealed to the cooktop for easier cleaning.
BURNER PLATES
Burner Base (C)
Indentation (E)
Notch (B) 
Igniter (D)
BURNER PLATE
The Burner Plate has a notch (B) on the burner base, directly across from the igniter (D). This is where the tab (A) on the burner cap fits.
❐NOTE: For proper burner op- eration be sure the tab (A) on the underside of the burner cap fits into the corresponding notch (B) on the burner plate.
GRATES
•It is normal not to see simmer bubbles immediately after the food has been stirred.
•While the flame is ON there may be bubbling; there should be at least steam and a slight quivering of the liquid’s surface.
•Simmer bubbles may not be seen when the flame has cycled OFF. (Models GGS & SGS)
SIGNAL LIGHT
The Signal Light (not on all models), or "ON" Light is located in the area of the Control Knobs. For location see "Section Three: Description", located on pages 7 to 9, to identify your model. This light turns on when any Control Knob is set.
BURNER CAPS
Tab (A)
BURNER CAP
The Burner Cap top is porcelain enamel and has a tab (A) on the un- derside that fits into the notch (B) on the burner base (C).
BE SURE ALL BURNERS ARE IN THE OFF POSI- TION BEFORE WIPING OR CLEANING THE COOKTOP.
Extension
(E)
GRATE (Underside)
The five finger grates are porcelain enameled cast iron or steel and have an extension (E) that is longer (un- derneath) than the other four. This extension fits into the indentation (E) on the burner plate, which is directly across from the igniter (D).
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