COOKTOP USE
Cooktop/Oven Temperature Controls
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.
Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when control knobs are turned to LITE. Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate. Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or without cookware on the grate.
To Set Burner Temperature:
1.Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE. All four surface burners will click. Only the burner with the control knob turned to LITE will produce a flame.
2.Turn knob anywhere between HIGH and LOW. The clicking will stop. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
SETTING | RECOMMENDED USE | |
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LITE | ■ | Light the burner. |
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HI | ■ | Start food cooking. |
| ■ Bring liquid to a boil. | |
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MED | ■ Hold a rapid boil. | |
| ■ Quickly brown or sear food. | |
| ■ Fry or sauté foods. | |
| ■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies. | |
| ■ Stew or steam foods. | |
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LO | ■ | Keep food warm. |
| ■ Melt chocolate or butter. | |
| ■ | Simmer. |
To Set Oven Temperature:
Push in and turn oven control knob to desired temperature setting.
Power failure
In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lighted manually. Hold a lighted match near a burner and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE. After burner lights, turn knob to setting.
Pilot Lights
(on some models)
LIGHTING STANDING PILOTS
Before the range is used, standing pilot must be lighted. It will stay lighted even after the burners are turned off.
To Light Surface Burner Pilots:
1.Make sure all controls are turned off.
2.Remove the surface grates from cooktop.
3.Place a lighted match through small holes located between the front and rear burners on cooktop. The pilot flame should be seen through each pilot hole.
4.Replace cooktop grates.
To Light Oven Pilot:
1.Make sure the oven temperature control knob is turned off.
2.Open the broiler door.
3.Remove broiler pan and grid.
4.Hold a lighted match over the oven burner pilot located at the rear of the burner. To make lighting the pilot easier, use a long (fireplace) match.
REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models) during the
5.After the oven burner pilot is burning steadily, check the burner lighting by turning the oven temperature control knob to a temperature at or above 250°F (121°C). The burner will take 50 to 60 seconds to light.
6.Replace the broiler pan and grid and close broiler door.
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