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10

Using and Caring for Your Cooktop

wWARNING

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.

Using the surface burners:

Control knobs

1. Grasp the control knob.

2. Push down and turn to HI. The electric

spark ignitor will ignite the gas flowing into

the burner. When you hear a clicking

sound, you know that the ignitors are

working. Gas is flowing as long as knob is

not set at OFF.

3. When the burner is lit, turn the control

knob to the desired flame setting. (See the

guide under “Burner heat settings” later in

this section.) You can turn the knobs to

any of the marked settings. The ignitor will

turn off and the clicking will stop when the

burner ignites.

NOTES:

• The ignitors may click a number of times

before burner lights. This is normal.

• All four burner ignitors will spark

regardless of which burner you are using.

• Visually check that the burner has lit. If the

burner does not ignite, listen for the clicking

sound. If you do not hear the ignitor click,

TURN THE BURNER OFF. Check that the

service cord is placed firmly in the wall

receptacle. Check for a tripped circuit

breaker or blown fuse.

Check that the control knob is pressed

completely down on valve shaft. If the spark

ignitor still fails to operate, call your

nearest designated service outlet.

Proper grounding and polarity are

necessary for correct operation of the electric

ignition system. If the wall receptacle does

not provide correct polarity, the ignitor will

become grounded and click every once in

a while, even after the burner has ignited.

A qualified electrician should check the wall

receptacle to see if it is wired with correct

polarity.

Burner heat settings

Use correct burner heat settings (see chart

later in this section). If the heat setting is too

high, it can:

• Char bacon and cause curling.

• Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges.

• Toughen liver, fish, and seafood.

• Scorch delicate sauces and custards.

• Cause a boilover.

OFF

REAR

REAR

H

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D

L

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Until you get used to the settings, use

the following as a guide.

SETTING

HI

• To start food cooking.

• To bring liquid to a boil.

Between

MED and

HI

• To hold a rapid boil.

• To quickly brown or

sear meat.

MED

• To maintain a slow boil.

• To fry poultry or meat.

• To make pudding, sauce,

or gravy.

Between

MED and

LO

• To stew or steam food.

LO

• To simmer food.

• To keep food warm.

RECOMMENDED USE

• To melt chocolate or butter.

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