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SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Simmer Setting Burner: best used for simmering deli-
cate sauces, etc.
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the amount and type of food being prepared. Select a
to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan.
control valves. These valves provide enhanced control
position.
OPERATING THE CONTROL VALVES
To light a particular burner, press in on the correspond-
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The burner igniters will spark continuously until the
gas ignites on the selected burner. The igniters will
stop sparking as soon as the burner ignites.
then place the utensil on the grate.
Figure 12
Burner Control Valve
WARNING
Do not touch any burner caps, burner base, burner
head, or igniter while the igniters are sparking, as
an electrical 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
reignition feature, dirty or wet igniters will
result in constant sparking, even if there is
aamepresent.Additionally,igniterswill
sparkautomaticallyiftheameisdistorted
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
amesettingforashortperiodoftime
(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.
Theameshouldbesteadyandblueincolor.
Foreign material in the gas line, especially in
new construction, may cause an orange
cooktopameduringinitialoperation.This
will disappear with further use.
Theameshouldburnevenlyaroundthe
perimeteroftheburner.Iftheameisun
even, ensure that the burner base, heads and
caps 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 or distort the shape of the burner
ring ports.
Never light the burners with a match or other
opename.Ifaburnerdoesnotignite,refer
to the Troubleshooting Guide.
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