Usingthe gas surfaceburners, gecom
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Push the control knob down and
turn it to the LITEposition.
How to Light a Gas Surface Burner
Push the control knob down and mrn it
to tile LITE position.
You will hear a little clicking noise>--the
sound of the electric spark igniting the
bt/I'neI',
Turn tile knob to a(!iust tile flame size.
If the knob stms at LITE,it will continue
to click.
When one burner is tttnmd to LITE,
all the burners spark. Do not attempt to
disassemble or clean arotmd anv btm_er
while another bm'ner is on. An electric
shock may result, which could cause you
to knock over hot cookware.
Sealed Gas Burners
Tile smaller bm'ner (right rear position)
will give the best simmer results, It offers
predse cooking pe_mmance fi)r delicate
fi)ods, such as sauces or toods which need
to cook over low heat tot a long time.
It can be turned down to a ve_' low
simm er setting.
Tile other burners are higher powered
and will bring liquids to a boil quicker,
especially with the use of a lid.
How to Select Flame Size
Forsafehandlingofcookware,neverlet theflames
extendupthesidesof theco&ware,
_'atch tile flame, not tile knob, as you
reduce heat. The flame size on a gas
burner should match tile cookware vou
are using.
An) flame larger than tile bottom of tile
cookware is wasted and only seYt es to
heat tile handle.
In Case of Power Failure
In case of a power fililm'e, you can light
tile gas S/li'iilce b/llllei's on VO/lI"cooktop
with a match. Hold a lit match to tile
bume_; then push in and mrn tile control
knob to tile LITEposition. Use extreme
caution when lighting bm'ne_s this wa>
Stwthce burners in use when an electrical
power tililm'e occms will continue to
operate mmnallv:
IN CASE OFA POWERFAILURE,THE
VENTILATIONSYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE.
Before Lighting a Gas Burner
iJi::Make sm'e all grates on tile cooktop
are in place befiwe usin,,._ any, burne_:
After Lighting a Gas Burner
::Ji::Do not operate tile burner for an
extended period of time without
cookware on the grate. The finish
on tile grate may chip without
cookware to absorb tile heat.
::Ji::Be sure the burners and grates are
cool befiwe you place yore" hand,
a pot holder; cleaning cloths or
other materials on them.
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