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Rangetop use
Using the rangetop burners
1 Identify the knob of the burner you want to use.
Knobs are marked FRONT and REAR.
3 When the burner has lit, turn the knob to any
setting between HI (high) and SIM
(simmer).
The clicking should stop as soon as the burner
has lit.
If the burner doesn't light, and/or the clicking
doesn't stop, or the flames are not blue and well-
defined, turn the knob clockwise back to OFF and
see 'Troubleshooting' for advice.
On/Off
Indicator Light
On Position
Counterclockwise
2 Push the knob in and turn it counterclockwise to
LO.
Make sure you stop at LO before turning the knob to
any flame setting.
The indicator light on bezel of the knob lights up
when in use.
You will start hearing a clicking sound. If there is no
clicking, turn the knob clockwise back to OFF and
see 'Troubleshooting' for advice.
Off Position
Clockwise
4 When you have finished cooking, turn the
knob clockwise back to OFF.
The indicator light on bezel of the knob will no longer
light up in the OFF position.
If you are using LP gas, there may be a slight 'extinc-
tion pop' or flash at the flame spreader a few seconds
after the burner has been turned off. This is normal for
LP gas.
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Rangetop use
Guidelines for using the rangetop burners
All burners have the same low turn-down setting (SIM) for gentle simmering. Use
the SIM setting for melting chocolate and butter, cooking rice and delicate sauces, simmering
soups and stews, and keeping cooked food hot.
For cooking that requires especially intense heat (e.g. searing meat, wok-cooking, stir-frying),
use the front burners, as these have a higher maximum output (23,000 BTU/hr for Natural gas). The
back burners output (15,000 BTU/hr for Natural gas).
Never leave the rangetop unattended when in use. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spills
that may ignite.
Never allow flames to extend beyond cookware or curl up its sides. This could discolor and
damage the utensil and you may get burned touching a hot handle.
Keep handles out of the way. Turn handles so that they don't extend over the edge of the range
or another burner that is on. Take care when deep-frying. Oil or fat can overheat very quickly, particular-
ly on a high setting.
Make sure that all burner parts are properly in place. Incorrect or incomplete burner
assemblies may produce dangerous flames. See 'Replacing the burner parts' in 'Care and cleaning'.
Keep the burners clean, especially after a spill or boilover, make sure you clean the affected
burners before using them again. Food residue may clog the ignitor and burner ports, stopping the burn-
er from functioning correctly. See 'Care and cleaning' for instructions.
Check that the burner flames are regular. They should be blue with no yellow tipping, or fluttering any-
where on the burner. If not, see 'Troubleshooting' for advice.
Pin lines up
into this hole for
proper
placement
will give you a
flame like this
Burner
Locating
proper
placement
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