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COOKTOP USE
ELECTRONIC IGNITERS
If a burner does not ignite, listen for the clicking sound. If the igniter is not clicking, TURN OFF THE BURNER.
Check the circuit breaker for a blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker. If the igniter still fails to operate, see
page 26 "Before Calling For Service". To light the burner manually, see page 24, "Power Failure".
NOTE:
If you are using propane gas, a slight pop or flash may occur at the burner ports a few seconds after the burner
has been turned "off". This "extinction pop" is normal for propane gas.
BURNER EFFICIENCY AND FLAME CHARACTERISTICS
It is necessary to keep the burner ports and the igniters clean
for proper lighting and efficient performance of the cooktop
burners (Fig. 06). The burner flame should burn completely
around the burner with no excessive noise or lifting. The flame
should be blue in color and stable with no yellow tips. An
improper air-gas mixture may cause either a burner flutter or a
yellow tipped flame. During initial use, foreign particles in the
gas line, or dust in the air around the appliance may cause an
orange flame. This will disappear with use.
FLAME HEIGHT
The correct height of the flame mainly depends on the size of the bottom
of the cooking utensil, the material of the cooking utensil, the amount
and type of food and the amount of liquid in the utensil. Following are
some basic rules for selecting flame height.
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For safety reasons the flame must never extend beyond the bottom of the
cooking utensil. Never allow flames to curl up the side of the pan (see
Fig. 07). This will discolor or damage the utensil.
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Utensils which conduct heat slowly (such as glass-ceramic) should be
used with medium to low flame. If you are cooking with a large amount
of liquid, a slightly larger flame can be used.
COOKTOP BURNERS
The cooktop burners must be kept clean. Cleaning of the cooktop burners should include the igniter. The
cooktop burners have an infinite number of heat settings and there are no fixed positions on the control knobs
between HI and LO. To turn the cooktop burner on, push in on the control knob and turn it counterclockwise to
the "LITE" position. An audible clicking sound will be heard. When the gas has been ignited by the electronic
spark igniter, turn the knob to the desired setting. (The clicking sound should stop as soon as the burner is lit).
NOTE:
When adjusting the heat of the top burner, the main burner flame will not increase or decrease visually until the
lower setting on the dial is used. Even if the flame looks the same, the BTU's are changing according to the dial
setting.
WARNING!
When turning on any cooktop burner, be sure to stop at the "LITE" position before turning the burner to a flame
setting for cooking. If the burner is not lit and it is turned beyond the "LITE" position, to HI, MEDIUM, or LO, there
could be a burst of flame when the burner does light.
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LOCATING PIN
HOLE INSIDE
Fig. 06
PROPER FLAME HEIGHT
Fig. 07
BURNER
BASE
IGNITER
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