User Manual

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RANGETOP
Use & Care Manual
1. Usethefrontpanelgraphictoconrmyourselectionuntilyoubecomefamiliarwiththerangetop.Pressinontheknobthat
corresponds to the burner that you would like to light. Turn the knob counter-clockwise to the "American Flame" icon
located on the knob – this is the light position of the burner valve.
2. Theigniterforallthesurfaceburnerswillbeginsparking–however,gaswillowtoonlytheselectedburner.
3. Aftertheburnerlights,theigniterclickingwillstop–indicatingthattheamesensingandre-ignitionsystemisactiveonthe
selected burner.
4. RotatetheknobtoanyamesettingthatyoudesirebetweenMAXandSIMMER.Thebluepanellightwillremainlituntilthe
valve is returned to the OFF position.
The surface burners are rated at different power levels:
When you are using the surface burners, select the burner power and location depending on the heating or cooking function you
would like to perform.
Anormalameisblueincolorandsteady.Foreignmaterialsinthekitchenairorthegasline,especiallyinnewconstruction
installations, may cause some orange color bursts during initial operation. This will disappear with continued use. Small yellow tips on
theendsofamesarenormalwhenusingLPgas.
Iftheameslookodd,(toosmall,toolarge,lazyordrifting,unevenaroundtheburnercircle,etc.),checktoseethattheburnerhead
is seated correctly on the burner base. Do this when the burner is cold by gently rocking the burner head or rotating the head from
side to side. If it is correctly seated, it will nest in detents, in the case of the sealed burners, or on the corresponding pin/hole for open
burners. If this does not correct the problem, turn to the Troubleshooting section of this manual.
AUTO RE-IGNITION
Thesurfaceburnersareequippedwithaspecialignitionandre-ignitionsystemthatsensesthepresenceofameandre-ignitesthe
burnershouldtheamedisappearwhilegasisstillowingtotheburner.
Strongdrafts,spillsandgeneralgrimeinuencetheoperationoftheautomaticre-ignitionsystem–acleansystemwillgenerally
function better than a dirty system. Periodically remove any materials or grime that might build up on the high voltage spark electrode
– using a toothbrush or other non-metallic cleaning utensil.
BURNER TYPE SMALL MEDIUM LARGE
Open Burners 12,000 BTU/hr. 18,000 BTU/hr. 25,000 BTU/hr.
• Beforeusingtherangetopforthersttime,washtheoutsideareawithsoapandwatertoremoveanyshipping&factory
residue.
• The burner grates are designed in sections and are easy to remove and clean. They are made of cast iron with a porcelain
coating and will remain hot after the burner is turned-off creating a residual heat for continued cooking. Use caution when
handling.
• Your new professional rangetop is equipped with burners that are similar to those used in restaurants.
• The burner heads are large and designed to ensure even heat distribution for better cooking. They must be in place and
properly seated before lighting.
• The rangetop must not be operated without the burner heads.
• Therearenocontinuouslyburningpilotlights.Anelectronicsparkignitionsystemisusedtolighttheburner.Iftheameshould
go out from a boil-over or a strong draft, the burner will automatically re-ignite.
OPERATION OF THE BURNERS
BEFORE USING THE NEW RANGETOP