KitchenAid KFGD500EWH00 User Instructions page 7

WARNING
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
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.
The flame should be adjusted so it does not extend beyond
the edge of the pan.
To Set:
1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to
All surface burners will click. Only the burner with the control
knob turned to will produce a flame.
2. Turn knob to anywhere between HIGH and LOW.
REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models)
during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may
become hot.
Power Failure
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 . After burner lights, turn knob to desired
setting.
COOKTOP USE
Fire Hazard
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Sealed Surface Burners
A
B
C
A. Burner cap
B. Burner base
IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air around the burner grate edges.
Burner Cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using a
surface burner. A clean burner cap will help avoid poor ignition
and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap after
a spillover and routinely remove and clean the caps according
to the "General Cleaning" section.
Gas Tube Opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas
tube opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free
of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents, or any
other material to enter the gas tube opening. Keep spillovers
out of the gas tube by always using a burner cap.
A
A. 1 to 1¹⁄
B. Burner ports
Burner Ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size
and shape as shown in the previous illustration. A good flame
is blue in color, not yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do
not allow spills, food, cleaning agents, or any other material
to enter the burner ports.
A
D
E
D
C. Alignment pins
D. Igniter
E. Gas tube opening
B
" (2.5 to 3.8 cm)
2
C
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