Surface
Burner
Controls
The knobs
that turn the surface
burners
on and off are
marked
as to which
burners
they control.
The two knobs
on the left control
the left front and
left rear burners° The two knobs
on the right control
the right front and right rear burners.
On ranges with sealed burners:
• The smaller
burner
(right rear position)
wilt give
the best 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.
° The right front
burner
is higher
powered
than
the others and will bring liquids
to a boil quicker
(natural
gas installations
only).
• On some models,
the burners
are all the same
size and power.
Before
Lighting
a Burner
° If drip pans are supplied with your range, they
should be used at all times.
• Make sure all grates on the range are in place before
using a burner,
To Light a Surface
Burner
Hectric
Ignition
Models:
Push the control
knob in and
turn
it to LITE.
You will hear
a little "clicking"
noise--the
sound
of the electric
spark
igniting
the burner.
Standing
Pilot Models:
Push the control
knob in and turn
it to HI position.
The burner
should
light within
a few seconds.
After the burner
ignites, turn
the knob
to adjust
the
flame size.
Flame
will be almost
horizontal
and will lift slightly
away from
the burner
when
the burner
is first turned
on. A blowing
sound
may be heard
the first few
seconds.
This normal
sound
is due to improved
injection
of gas and air into the burner.
Put a pan on
the burner
before lighting
it, or adjust
the flame to
match
pan size as soon as it lights, and the blowing
sound
will stop.
After
Lighting
a Burner
• After the burner
ignites,
turn the knob to adjust
the flame.
• Check
to be sure the burner
you turned
on is the one
you
want
to use_
° Do not operate
a burner
for an extended
period
of
rime without
cookware
on the grate. The finish on the
grate may chip without
cookware
to absorb
the heat.
° Be sure the burners
and grates are cool before you
place your hand,
a pot holder,
cleaning
cloths
or
other
materials
on them.
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