Operation; Before Cooking; Operating The Control Valves; Setting The Burner Flame Height - Electrolux E36DF76EPS Service Manual

Operation

BEFORE COOKING

Ensure that the range has been installed by a qualified
individual who has tested the operation of the range in
accordance with the Installation Instructions. The
brass burner rings, burner caps, grates, knobs and spill
protectors must be in place for the cooktop to operate
properly. All range components must be clean. Be
certain that the gas and electrical power supplies to the
range are operational.
Read this Use and Care Manual in its entirety prior to
operating the range.

OPERATING THE CONTROL VALVES

To light a particular burner, press in on the correspond-
ing control knob, then immediately rotate the knob coun-
terclockwise from the "OFF" position to the "LITE
HI" position. The burner igniters will spark continu-
ously until the gas ignites on the selected burner.
The igniters will stop sparking as soon as the burner
ignites.
Once the burner is lit, reduce the flame height if desired
by rotating the control knob further counterclockwise,
then place the utensil on the grate.
WARNING
Do not touch any burner cap, burner base, or ig-
niter while the igniters are sparking, as an electri-
cal shock could result.
IMPORTANT
• If the gas does not ignite within four seconds,
turn off the valve. Allow at least two minutes for
any gas to dissipate, then repeat the lighting
procedure.
• Burner igniters must always be kept clean and
dry to function properly. Due to the Vantage-
Flame™ reignition feature, dirty or wet ignitors
will result in constant sparking, even if there is a
flame present. Additionally, igniters will spark
automatically if the flame is distorted by a draft
or by a cooktop ventilation system. Eliminate the
draft or reduce the ventilation blower speed in
this case.
• When the cooktop is cool and/or more than two
burners are in use, the igniters may continue to
spark if the control knob is set to the "LOW"
position. This is normal until the burner warms
up. The tendency to spark under these
conditions can be reduced by operating the
burner at a higher flame setting for a short
period of time (normally 60 seconds or less), then
adjusting the control knob down to the "LOW"
setting. The burner will also warm up faster if a
utensil is placed on the grate.
• The flame should be steady and blue in color.
Foreign material in the gas line, especially in new
construction, may cause an orange flame
during initial operation. This will disappear with
further use.
• The flame should burn evenly around the
perimeter of the burner. If the flame is uneven,
ensure that the brass burner ring and porcelain
burner cap are properly positioned, then check
for any foreign material in the burner ring or on
the burner cap. Remove any foreign material with
a straightened paper clip, wire, or needle. Do not
use a toothpick to remove clogs, as it could
break off. Do not damage the brass or distort
the shape of the burner ring ports.
• Never light the burners with a match or other
open flame. If a burner does not ignite, refer to
the Troubleshooting Guide.

SETTING THE BURNER FLAME HEIGHT

Setting the proper burner flame height for the desired
cooking process and selected utensil will result in su-
perior cooking performance, while also saving time
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