Sears 61011 Owner's Manual page 10

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Surface Burner Controls
The knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are
marked as to which burners they control.
The two knobs on the left contro! the left front and
left rear burners° The two knobs on the right contro!
the right front and right rear burners.
On ranges with sealed burners:
" The smaller burner (right rear position) will give
the best simmer results. It offers precise cooking
performance for delicate foods, such as sauces
or foods which need to cook over !ow heat for a
long time. It can be turned down to a very low
simmer setting.
• The right front burner is higher powered than the
others and will bring liquids to a boil quicker
(natural gas installations only).
Before Lighting a Burner
• Ii: drip pans are supplied with your range, they
should be used at aB times.
• Make sure all grates on the range are in place before
using a burner°
To Light a Surface Burner
Electric Ignition Models:
Push the control knob in and
turn it to LITE. You wilt hear
a little "clicking" noise--the
sound of the electric spark
igniting the burner.
Standing Pilot Models:
Push the control knob in and him it to HI position.
The burner should light within a few seconds°
After the burner ignites, turn the knob to adjust the
flame
size.
Flame will be almost horizontal and will lift slightly
away from the burner when the burner is first
turned on. A blowing sound may be heard the first
few seconds. This normal sound is due to improved
injection of gas and air into the burner. Put a pan on
the burner before lighting it, or adjust the flame to
match pan size as soon as it !ights, and the blowing
sound will stop.
After Lighting a Burner
" After the burner ignites, turn the knob to adjust
the flame.
• Check to be sure the burner you turned on is the one
you want to use.
• Do not operate a burner for an extended period of'
time without cookware on the grate, The finish on the
grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.
• Be sure the burners and grates are coo! befbre you
place your hand, a pot holdez; cleaning cloths or
other materials on them,
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