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Sears Kenmore 61021 Owner's Manual page 9

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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 control
the left front and
left rear burners.
The two knobs
on the right control
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 cooldng
performance
for delicate
foods, such as sauces
or foods which
need to cook over low 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).
o On some models,
the burners
are all the same
size and power.
Before
Lighting
a Burner
* If drip pans are supplied
with your range,
they
should
be used at all times.
* Make sure all grates on the range are in place before
using a burner.
To Light a Surface Burner
Hectric Ignition Models:
Push the control lmob in and
turn it to LITE, You wi!l hear
a little "clicking" noise--the
sound of the electric spark
igniting the burner.
\
Standing Pilot Models:
Push the control knob in and turn it to HI position.
The burner should light within a few seconds.
After the burner ignites, turn the lmob to adjust the
flame size.
Flame will he 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 lights, 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 wa.nt
tO use.
" Do not operate
a burner
for an extended
period
of
time without
coolcware on the grate. The finish on the
grate may chip without
cookware
to absorb
the heat.
" Be sure the burners
and grates are cool before you
place your hand,
a pot holder,
cleaning
cloths
or
other
materials
on them.
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next page)

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