Cooktop Use, CooktopControls, PowerFailure, To Set

COOKTOP USE

CooktopControls

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 IGNITE.

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:

1.Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to IGNITE.

All 4 surface burners will click. Only the burner with the control knob turned to IGNITE will produce a flame.

2.Turn knob to anywhere between HIGH and LOW. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.

SETTING	RECOMMENDED USE

IGNITE	■	Light the burner.

HIGH	■	Start food cooking.
	■ Bring liquid to a boil.

Between	■	Hold a rapid boil.
HIGH and LOW	■	Quickly brown or sear food.
	■	Quickly brown or sear food.
	■ Fry or sauté foods.
	■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
	■ Stew or steam foods.

LOW	■	Keep food warm.
	■	Simmer.

REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may become hot.

NOTE: On some models, the cooktop will not operate when the range is in a self-cleaning mode.

To Clean:

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers.

Power™ Burner (on some models)

The right front burner or both front burners (on some models) are designed to give ultra-high power when fully on. They can be used to rapidly bring liquid to a boil and to cook large quantities of food.

ACCUSIMMER® Burner (on some models)

The right rear burner has an adjustable heat setting for more precise simmering and low temperature cooking.

PowerFailure

Ranges With Cooktop Lockout

IMPORTANT: The cooktop will automatically be locked:

■When power is first supplied to the range.

■When power is restored after a power failure.

■When “PUSH”/“OFF” is blinking on the display.

To Clear the Automatic Cooktop Lockout

1.Press OFF/CANCEL.

2.Set the clock.

Ranges Without Cooktop Lockout

In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob counterclockwise to IGNITE. After burner lights, turn knob to setting.

CooktopLockout

(onsomemodels)

Night light/Cooktop	Cooktop lockout icon
lockout keypad

The Cooktop Lockout helps to avoid unintended use of the surface burners. If a control knob is turned to Ignite when the Cooktop Lockout is on, you will hear clicking and you may see the igniter sparking, but the burner will not light.

To Lock the Cooktop:

1.Turn all surface burners to the OFF position.

2.Press and hold the NIGHT LIGHT/COOKTOP LOCKOUT keypad for 3 seconds.

A single tone will sound. “Loc,” “LOCKED,” and the cooktop icon will appear in the display.

To Unlock the Cooktop: