Using The Cooktop; Ignition System; How To Light Surface Burner - Maytag MGR4450BDW Owner's Manual

IGNITION SYSTEM
Your cooktop will feature either pilot ignition or pilotless
ignition. If the gas supply to the range is turned off, be sure
all controls are set in the OFF position before re-supplying
gas to the appliance.
Pilot Ignition
When the range is first installed, the standing pilots may be
difficult to light due to air in the gas line. To bleed off air from
the line, hold a lighted match next to the burner and turn the
knob on. When the burner lights, turn the knob off and
proceed as directed below.
To light pilot: Raise the cooktop and hold a lighted match
near the pilot ports. There are two pilot ports, one on the right
side and one on the left side.
HOW TO LIGHT SURFACE BURNER
To prevent damage to the cooktop or pan, never operate
the surface burner without a pan in place, never allow a
pan to boil dry and never operate a surface burner on
HIGH for extended periods of time.
1. Place a pan on the burner grate.
NOTE: The burner flame may lift offthe burner head and a
"roaring" sound may be heard if a pan is not placed on the
grate before lighting the burner.
2. Push in and turn the knob to the LITE position.
Pilotless ignition models only: A clicking sound wil! be
heard and the burner will light. When one burner is turned
on, all ignitors will spark.
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Pilotless Ignition
Pilotless ignition uses a spark from the ignitor to light the
burner. There are two ignitors for conventional surface
burners. Each sealed burner has its own ignitor. Once the
burner lights, turn the knob to the desired setting. The
clicking sound will not stop until the knob is turned from the
LITE position.
NOTE: The surface burner will not light if the ignitor is
damaged, broken, soiled or wet. Also, the burner will not light
if the small port beneath the ignitor is blocked. See page 16
for cleaning instructions.
In the event of a power failure, the surface burner can be
manually lighted. Be sure all controls are in the OFF
position. Hold a lighted match to the desired surface burner
head then push in and turn the knob to the LITE position.
When the burner lights, adjust the flame to the desired flame
size.
3. After the burner lights, turn the knob to the desired flame
size.
Pilotless ignition models only: The ignitors will
continue to spark until the knob is turned from the LITE
position.
CAUTION: If the flame should go out during a cooking
operation, turn the burner off. If gas has accumulated
and a strong gas odor is detected, open a window and
wait 5 minutes for the gas odor to disappear before
relighting the burner.