COOKTOP USE
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WARNING
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.
IMPORTANT: Your cooktop is
Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when control knobs are turned to LITE.
The large burners (12,000 BTU [British Thermal Units]) provide the highest heat setting, and are ideal for cooking large quantities of food or liquid, using large pots and pans. The small burners (9,100 BTU and 6,000 BTU) allow more accurate simmer control at the lowest setting, and are ideal for cooking smaller quantities of food, using smaller pots and pans.
Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate. Do not operate a burner while using empty cookware or without any cookware on the grate.
NOTE: Visually check that the burner has lit. If the burner does not ignite, listen for a clicking sound. If you do not hear the igniter click, turn the burner off. Check for a tripped circuit breaker or blown household fuse.
Check that the control knob is pressed completely down on the valve shaft. If the spark igniter still does not operate, call a trained repair specialist.
Proper grounding and polarity are necessary for correct operation of the electric ignition system. If the wall receptacle does not provide correct polarity, the igniter will become grounded and occasionally click, even after the burner has ignited. Contact a trained repair specialist to check the wall receptacle to see whether it is wired with the correct polarity.
To Set:
1.Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE.
All surface burners will click. Only the burner with the control knob turned to LITE will produce a flame.
2.Turn knob anywhere between HI and LO. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
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Lite | ■ | Light the burner. |
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Hi | ■ | Start food cooking. |
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Medium High | ■ | Hold a rapid boil. |
Between Med & Hi | ■ | Quickly brown or sear food. |
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Med | ■ | Fry or sauté foods. |
Medium | ■ | Hold a slow boil. |
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Medium Low | ■ | Cook soups, sauces and gravies. |
Between Med & Lo | ■ | Stew or steam foods. |
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Lo | ■ | Keep food warm. |
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REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop area may become hot.
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IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air around the burner grate edges.
Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers.
Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using a surface burner. A clean burner cap will help prevent poor ignition and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the “General Cleaning” section.
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A. Burner cap
B. Alignment pins
C.Igniter
D.Burner base
E.Gas tube opening
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