Surface Cooking - Maytag CGC1430ADW Use & Care Manual

Surface Cooking

Conventional Burners
The cooktop lifts up for easy cleaning of the burner box area.
When cool, remove burner grates. Grasp the front of the
cooktop and lift up.
To prevent the cooktop from discoloring or
staining:
• Clean cooktop after each use.
• Wipe acidic or sugary spills as soon as the cooktop has
cooled as these spills may discolor the surface.
Burner Grates
The grates must be properly positioned before cooking.
Improper installation of the grates may result in chipping of
the cooktop.
Do not operate the burners without a pan on
the grate. The grate's porcelain finish may
chip without a pan to absorb the heat from
the burner flame.
Although the burner grates are durable, they will
gradually lose their shine and/or discolor, due to
the high temperatures of the gas flame.
Notes:
• A properly adjusted burner with clean ports will light
within a few seconds. If using natural gas, the flame will
be blue with a deeper blue inner cone.
If the burner flame is yellow or is noisy, the air/gas
mixture may be incorrect. Contact a service technician
to adjust. (Adjustments are not covered by the war-
ranty.)
With LP gas, some yellow tips on the flames are accept-
able. This is normal and adjustment is not necessary.
• With some types of gas, you may hear a "popping"
sound when the surface burner is turned off. This is a
normal operating sound of the burner.
• To improve cooking efficiency and to prevent possible
damage to the cooktop or pan, the flame must be
adjusted so it does not extend beyond the edge of the
pan.
5