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GAS COOKTOP
BURNER CAPS AND GRATES
The burners and the burner caps must be properly placed
for the cooktop to function properly.
The burner grates must be properly placed inside the
recess on the cooktop.
MAKING SURE THE FLAME IS OPTIMAL
The flame should be stable with no excessive noise or
fluttering. The color should be blue with no yellow on the
tips. It is not uncommon to see orange in the flame color;
this indicates the burning of airborne impurities in the gas
and will disappear with use.
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With propane (LP) gas, slight yellow tips on the primary
icon are normal.
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The flame should burn completely around the burner cap.
If it does not, check that the cap is positioned correctly
on the base and that the ports are not blocked.
yellow flames: further adjustment is required
yellow tips on outer cones: normal for LP
gas
soft blue flames: normal for natural gas
The correct flame height depends on:
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size and material of pan being used
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food being cooked
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amount of liquid in the pan.
Never extend the flame beyond the base of the pan. Use a
low or medium flame for pan materials that conduct the
heat slowly, such as porcelain coated steel or glass-
ceramic.
Because the edges of the flame are much hotter than its
center, the flame tips should stay beneath the bottom of the
cookware. Flame tips which extend beyond the sides of the
cookware emit unnecessary heat into the room and can
also damage cookware handles, which increases the risk of
injury.
USING THE GAS BURNERS
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Press in the control knob and turn it anti-clockwise, to
HIGH position.
Fig. 33
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Continue to hold the knob in for 5 to 10 seconds after the
burner ignition before releasing.
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Adjust flame with the knob as needed.
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A — high
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C — low
OFF
A
C
Fig. 34
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