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SURFACE
COOKIItG
SURFACE
CONTROLS
SURFACECONTROL
SETTINGTHE CONTROLS
KNOBS
1. Place a pan on the burner grate.
Useto turnonthe sur-
_- The burnerflame may lift off or
face burners. An infi-
appearseparatedfrom the port
If flame should go out during a
nite choice of heat
if a pan is not placed on the
cookingoperation,turn the burn-
settings is available
grate.
er off. If a strong gas odor is
from LOW to HIGH.
detected, open a window and
_
At the HIGHsetting,a
2, Pushin and turn the knob counter-
waitfive minutesbeforerelighting
detent or notch may
clockwiseto the LIGHTsetting.
the burner,
be felt. The knobscanbe set on or be-
>- A clicking(spark)soundwill be
tween anyof the settings,
heard and the burner will light.
>_ Be sure all surface controlsare
set in the OFF position prior to
Graphicsnear the knob identify which
(All ignitorswill sparkwhen any
supplyinggasto the range,
burnerthe knob controls. For example,
surfaceburnerknobis turnedto
the graphic below shows the r_l
the LIGHTposition.)
Nevertouch cooktopuntil it has
rightrear burnerlocation.
L_J
3. After the burner lights, turn the
cooled.Expectsomepartsof the
cooktop, especially around the
knobto the desiredflamesize.
burners,to becomewarm or hot
SUGGESTED
_ The ignitor will continue to
during cooking. Use potholders
spark until the knob is turned
to protectyour hands.
HEATSETTINGS
pastthe LIGHT position.
The size and type of cookwarewill
PILOTLESS
IGNITION
affectthe flamesetting. For informa-
OPERATING
DURING
tion on cookwareand other factors
A POWERFAILURE
Pilotlessignitioneliminatesthe needfor
affecting flame settings, refer to
a constant standing pilot light. Each
"Cooking MadeSimple".
1. Hold a lightedmatchto the desired
sealedburnerhasa sparkignitor.When
surfaceburnerhead.
cleaningaroundthe surfaceburner,use
Setting
Uses
care. If cleaningclothshouldcatch the
HIGH
Useto bringliquidto a boil,
2. Push in and turn the control knob
ignitor,it could be damagedpreventing
slowlyto LIGHT.
or reach pressure in a
ignition,
pressure cooker. Always
If the surface burner does not light,
reduce setting to a lower
3. Adjust the flame to the desired
checkif ignitoris broken,soiledor wet.
heat when liquidsbeginto
level.
If clogged,cleanthe smallport beneath
boilor foodsbeginto cook.
the ignitor using a straight pin or soft
bristlebrush.
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An intermediate flame size
is used to continue cook-
>- When lighting the surface burn-
°/_'_"_°'P
ing.Food will not cookany
ers, besureall ofthe controlsare
fasterwhen a higherflame
in the OFF position. Strike the
settingis used than need-
matchfirst and hold it in position
.....
ed to maintain a gentle
beforeturningthe knobto LIGHT.
,_ .....
boil. Water boils at the
_o,, , _Lo,,,o,,,o,
sametemperature whether
boilinggentlyor vigorously.
LOW
Use LOW to
simmer
l@
foods, keep foods warm
and melt chocolateor but-
ter.
Some cooking may take
_
place on the LO setting if
the pan is covered. It is
possible to reduce the
heat by rotatingthe knob
towardOFF.Besureflame
is stable.
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