Before Setting Surface Controls; Surface Burners - Kenmore 790.3690 Series Use & Care Manual

Before setting surface Controls

Check Burner Cap Placement Before Operating the

surface Burners

To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of harmful by-products, do
not use the cooktop without all burner caps properly installed to
insure proper ignition and gas flame size.
it is very important to be sure that all surface burner caps and
burner grates are properly installed and in the correct locations
BeFORe operating the cooktop burners.
Remember:
• Always keep surface burner caps in place whenever using a
surface burner.
• When placing the burner caps, be sure that all burner caps are
seated firmly and rest level on top of burner heads.
• For proper flow of gas and ignition of burners DO nOT allow
spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas
orifice port opening.
Round style Burners
The burner cap lip (See Fig. 1) should fit snug into the center of
burner head and rest level. Refer to Figs. 2 & 3 for correct and
incorrect burner cap placement. Once in place, you may check
the fit by gently sliding the burner cap from side to side (Fig. 4) to
be sure it is centered and firmly seated. When the burner cap lip
makes contact inside the center of the burner head you will be able
to feel it. Please note that the burner cap should NOT move off the
center of the burner head when sliding from side to side.
Figure 4
locations of the gas surface Burners
Your range is equipped with gas surface burners with
different BTU ratings. The ability to heat food quicker
and in larger volumes increases as the burner size
increases.
The small siMMeR burner is best used for simmering
delicate sauces, etc. This burner is located at the right
rear burner position on the cooktop (see Figure 4).
The sTAnDARD burner can be used for most surface
cooking needs. The 2 standard burners are located at
the left front and rear positions on the cooktop (see
Figure 4).
The POWeR burner is best used for bringing large
quantities of liquid rapidly up to temperature or when
preparing larger quantities of food. The POWER burner
is located at the right front burner position on the
cooktop (see Figure 4).
Regardless of size, always select cookware that
is suitable for the amount and type of food being
prepared. Select a burner and flame size appropriate to
the pan. Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer
edge of the pan.
Burner Cap
Burner
head
Correct Burner
Cap Placement
Fig. 2
8
Burner
Cap lip
Fig. 1
incorrect Burner Cap
Placement
Fig. 3
Fig. 4