user manual

9
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
IMPORTANT
In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface
burners can be lit manually. To light a surface burner,
hold a lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn the
surface control knob to LITE. After burner lights turn the
knob to desired setting. Use caution when lighting surface
burners manually.
IMPORTANT
Never extend the fl ame beyond the outer edge of the
utensil. A higher fl ame simply wastes heat and energy, and
increases the risk of being burned by the gas fl ame.
OPERATING THE GAS SURFACE CONTROLS
1. Place cooking utensil on surface burner.
2. Push the surface control knob down and turn
counterclockwise out of the OFF position.
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SETTING PROPER SURFACE BURNER
FLAME SIZE
For most cooking - start on the highest control setting and
then turn to a lower one to complete the process. Use the
recommendations below as a guide for determining proper
fl ame size for various types of cooking. The size and type
of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will
infl uence the setting needed.
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CAUTION
Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper
shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on
top of the range when it is in use. These items could
melt or ignite. Pot holders, towels or wood spoons could
catch fi re if placed too close to a fl ame.
CAUTION
Do not operate the burner for an extended period of
time without cookware on the grate. The fi nish on the
grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.
*Flame Size Type of Cooking
High Flame Start most foods; bring water to a boil;
pan broiling.
Medium Flame Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces,
gravies; steaming.
Low Flame Keep foods cooking; poach; stewing.
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NOTE
*Note: Settings are based on using medium-weight
metal or aluminum pans. Settings may vary when
using other types of pans. The color of the fl ame is
the key to proper burner adjustment. A good fl ame is
clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each
cone of fl ame should be steady and sharp. Clean burner
if fl ame is yellow-orange.
3. Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position. Note:
All fi ve electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same
time. However, only the burner you are turning on will
ignite.
4. Visually check that the burner has a fl ame.
5. Turn the control knob counterclockwise to the desired
fl ame size. The control knobs do not have to be set at
a particular setting. Use the knob indicator settings to
adjust the fl ame as needed. DO NOT cook with the
surface control knob in the LITE position. (The electronic
ignitor will continue to spark if the knob is left in the
LITE position.)