Surface Burners
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
How to Light a Gas Surface Burner
WARNING
Burners should be operated only
when covered by cookware. Burner flames not
covered by cookware present a risk of fire or
clothing ignition. Never let flames extend beyond the
sides of the cookware. Failure to comply may result
in serious injury.
position.
You will hear a little clicking noise—the sound of the
electric spark igniting the burner.
Turn the knob to adjust the flame size. If the knob stays
at LITE, it will continue to click.
Sealed Gas Burners
simmer results. It offers precise cooking 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.
How to Select Flame Size
For safe handling of cookware, never let the flames
Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat. The
flame size on a gas burner should match the cookware
you are using.
In Case of Power Failure
In case of a power failure, you can light the gas surface
burners on your cooktop with a match. Hold a lit match
to the burner, then push in and turn the control knob to
the LITE
burners this way.
Before Lighting a Gas Burner
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When one burner is turned to LITE, all the burners
spark.
any burner while another
burner is on. An electric
shock may result, which could
cause you to knock over hot
cookware.
LITE
If the burner has not been used
recently, the flames may make
normal, and it should dissipate
after 4 to 5 minutes.
The other burners, particularly the right front position, are
higher powered and will bring liquids to a boil quicker,
especially with the use of a lid.
Any flame larger than
the bottom of the
cookware is wasted
and only serves to
heat the handle.
Surface burners in use when an electrical power failure
occurs will continue to operate normally.
IN CASE OF A POWER FAILURE, THE VENTILATION
SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE.
After Lighting a Gas Burner
time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the
grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.
place your hand, a pot holder, cleaning cloths or other
materials on them.
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