Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby,
IMPORTANT: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE
LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR’S USE.
highly visible and easily accessible near the appliance.
WARNING
INSTALLER: LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE
UNIT FOR THE OWNER.
OWNER: PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING
When properly cared for, your new appliance has been
designed to be safe and reliable. Read all instructions
carefully before use. These precautions will reduce the
risk of burns, electric shock, fire and injury to persons.
When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions
must be followed including those in the following pages.
Fire Safety
Save these instructions.
Set the burner control so that the flame does not extend
beyond the bottom of the pan.
Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or cloth to
come in contact with a hot surface element, burner or
grate. Do not allow pans to boil dry.
If the cooktop is near a window, forced air vent or fan, be
certain that flammable materials such as window
coverings do not blow over or near the burners or
elements. They could catch on fire.
Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen.
Never leave the cooktop unattended when in use.
Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers may
ignite.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A GREASE FIRE:
a.
Never leave surface units unattended at high settings.
Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that
may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.
b.
Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or
when flambéing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries
Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé).
c.
Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be
allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
d.
Use proper pan size. Always use cookware
appropriate for the size of the surface element.
In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire,
drop and roll immediately to extinguish flames.
Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires
with baking soda. Never use water on cooking fires.
Take care that drafts like those from fans or forced air
vents do not push the flames so that they extend beyond
the edges of the pan.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN
THE EVENT OF A GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
a.
SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie
sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE
CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not
go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
b.
NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN – You may be
burned.
c.
DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or
towels – a violent steam explosion will result.
d.
Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
- You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and
you already know how to operate it.
- The fire is small and contained in the area where it
started.
- The fire department is being called.
- You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation system
during a cooktop fire. However, do not reach through fire
to turn it off.
Gas Safety
To prevent carbon monoxide build-up, do not block
appliance air vents.
Have the installer show you where the gas shut-off valve
is located.
For proper burner performance, keep igniters clean and
dry.
If a burner goes out and gas escapes, open windows
and doors. Wait until gas dissipates before using the
appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: Burning gas cooking fuel
generates some by-products which are on the list of
substances which are known by the State of California to
cause cancer or reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure to these substances, always operate this unit
according to the instructions contained in this booklet
and provide good ventilation.
WARNING
All igniters spark when any single burner is turned on. Do
not touch any of the burners when the cooktop is in use.
If you smell gas, your installer has not done a proper job
of checking for leaks. If the connections are not perfectly
tight, you can have a small leak and, therefore, a faint
smell. Finding a gas leak is not a “do-it-yourself”
procedure. Some leaks can only be found with the
burner control in the ON position and this must be done
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by a qualified service technician. See Warning on
page 3.
WARNING
To prevent flare-ups all grates must be properly
positioned on the cooktop whenever the cooktop is in
use. Each of the feet must be placed into the
corresponding dimples in the cooktop. Do not use a
grate if the rubber feet are missing or damaged.
Keep the igniter ports clean for proper lighting
performance of the burners. It is necessary to clean
these when there is a boilover or when the burner does
not light even though the electronic igniters click.
WARNING
To prevent flare-ups do not use the cooktop without all
burner caps and all burner grates properly positioned.
WARNING
Do not clean or touch any of the burners when an extra
low burner (if equipped) is in use. When the extra low
burner automatically reignites the ignitor at the burner will
spark.
loose-fitting clothing or hanging garments, such as ties,
scarves, jewelry, or dangling sleeves.
Do not place any objects on the projecting control panel
in front of the burners. The area becomes very hot during
cooking.
Child Safety
When children become old enough to use the appliance,
it is the responsibility of the parents or legal guardians to
ensure that they are instructed in safe practices by
qualified persons.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean, sit, or hang on
any part of an appliance, especially a door, warming
drawer, or storage drawer. This can damage the
appliance, and the unit may tip over, potentially causing
severe injury.
Do not allow children to use this appliance unless closely
supervised by an adult. Children and pets should not be
left alone or unattended in the area where the appliance
is in use. They should never be allowed to play in its
vicinity, whether or not the appliance is in use.
CAUTION
Items of interest to children should not be stored in an
appliance, in cabinets above an appliance or on the
backsplash. Children climbing on an appliance to reach
items could be seriously injured.
WARNING
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described
in this manual. NEVER use this appliance as a space
heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in
carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating the
appliance. Never use the appliance for storage.
Burn Prevention
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR
UNITS - Surface units may be hot even though they are
dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not
touch, or let clothing, potholders, or other flammable
materials contact surface units or areas near units until
they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas
are the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.
Do not heat or warm unopened food containers. Build-up
of pressure may cause the container to burst and cause
injury.
Use high heat settings on the cooktop only when
necessary. To avoid bubbling and splattering, heat oil
slowly, on no more than a low-medium setting. Hot oil is
capable of causing extreme burns and injury.
Never move a pan of hot oil, especially a deep fat fryer.
Wait until it is cool.
Secure all loose garments, etc., before beginning. Tie
long hair so that it does not hang loose, and do not wear
Cleaning Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: The California Safe
Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the
Governor of California to publish a list of substances
known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure to such substances. The
burning of gas cooking fuel and the elimination of soil
during self-cleaning can generate some by-products
which are on the list. To minimize exposure to these
substances, always operate this unit according to the
instructions contained in this booklet and provide good
ventilation.
WARNING
Burning gas cooking fuel may create small amounts of
carbon monoxide, benzene and formaldehyde. To
minimize exposure to these substances, the burners
should be adjusted by a certified installer or agency to
ensure proper combustion. Ensure proper ventilation with
an open window or use a ventilation fan or hood when
cooking with gas. Always operate the appliance
according to the instructions in this manual.
After a spill or boilover, turn off the burner and allow the
cooktop to cool. Clean around the burner and burner
ports. After cleaning, check for proper operation.
Do not clean the appliance while it is still hot. Some
cleaners produce noxious fumes when applied to a hot
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surface. Wet clothes and sponges can cause burns from
steam.
Cookware Safety
Hold the handle of the pan when stirring or turning food.
This helps prevent spills and movement of the pan.
Use Proper Pan Size.
The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of
the heating element or burner to direct contact and may
result in ignition of clothing. Select cookware having flat
bottoms large enough to cover the surface heating unit.
This appliance is equipped with one or more surface
units of different sizes. Proper relationship of cookware to
heating element or burner will also improve efficiency.
Always position handles of utensils inward so they do not
extend over adjacent work areas, burners, or the edge of
the cooktop. This reduces the risk of fires, spills and
burns.
Adjust burner flame size so that it does not extend
beyond the edge of the cookware. Proper relationship of
cookware to burner flame reduces safety risks.
Proper Installation and Maintenance
Have the installer show you the location of the circuit
breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.
This appliance must be properly installed and grounded
by a qualified technician. Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. Refer to Installation Instructions for
details.
This appliance is intended for normal family household
use only. It is not approved for outdoor use. See the
Statement of Limited Product Warranty. If you have any
questions, contact the manufacturer.
Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors,
flammables or nonfood products in or near this
appliance. It is specifically designed for use when
heating or cooking food. The use of corrosive chemicals
in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and
could result in injury.
Proposition 65Warning:
This product may contain a chemical known to the State
of California, which can cause cancer or reproductive
harm. Therefore, the packaging of your product may
bear the following label as required by California:
Personal injury or death from electrical shock may occur
if the appliance is not installed by a qualified installer or
electrician.
Any additions, changes or conversions required in order
for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application
needs must be made by a qualified technician.
WARNING
Failure to operate knobs properly may result in personal
injury and damage to the appliance.
This appliance is not intended for operation with an
external time switch or external remote control.
Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly,
or if it has been damaged. Contact an authorized service
provider.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless
specifically recommended in this manual. Refer all
servicing to a factory authorized service provider.
To avoid electrical shock hazard, before servicing the
appliance, switch power off at the service panel and lock
the panel to prevent the power from being switched on
accidentally.
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High Altitude Installation
This appliance has been tested for operation up to an
altitude of 10,000ft (3,048m) elevation above sea level.
If desired, for altitudes above 2,000 ft (610 m) elevation
above sea level, adjustments may be made. Burners
should be checked at the lowest setting, if the flame is
not stable the simmer should be increased until the
flame is stable. This can be done by adjusting the
bypass screw in the valve. If flame performance is
satisfactory, adjustment will not be required. It is required
that a Certified Professional make the high altitude
adjustments during installation.
OptiSim® feature
Large burner (12,000 BTU/ 3.5 kW)
9WARNING
To prevent burns, do not touch burner caps
orgrates while hot. Turn the cooktop off and allow
the burners to cool.
The burner parts must be correctly positioned for the
cooktop to function properly. If the burner parts are not
correctly positioned, one or more of the following
problems may occur:
▯ Burner flames are too high.
▯ Flames shoot out of burners.
▯ Burners do not ignite.
▯ Burner flames light unevenly.
▯ Burner emits gas odor.
Burner Cap and Burner Base Placement
After electrical connection is complete, place each
burner base on the corresponding location on the
cooktop. One of the three bars on the burner base
should line up with the notch and prevent the base from
rotating. The small hole or cutout near the edge should
also line up with the igniter. Pay special attention to avoid
damaging the igniter during installation of the base. See
Illustration below.
Once each base is located and resting evenly, place
each burner cap on its correct burner base. See
Illustration.
Place burner cap gently on top of base so that the
prongs of the burner base fit snugly into the groove of
the burner cap.
If the maintop is removed by a certified installer (for
example to check electrical or piping connection) the
panhead screws that were removed must be re-installed
to ensure proper functionality of burners.
Burner Cap Placement
Sealed burners
Your new cooktop has sealed gas burners. There are no
burner parts under the cooktop to clean, disassemble or
adjust. Your cooktop has three different burner sizes:
small, large and dual-flame.
9WARNING
To prevent flare-ups, do not use the cooktop without
all burner caps and all burner grates properly
positioned.
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Checking Burner Cap Placement
Check to make sure that there is no gap between the
burner cap and burner base. See illustration below for
correct and incorrect placements of the burner cap.
You may gently try to move the burner cap from side to
side to check if it is properly placed. If properly placed,
the cap will click from side to side as the prongs hit the
groove ridge.
Install Grates
First position the outer grates, followed by the the central
grate. If you only have two grates, the order in which you
position them is not relevant.
Special Accessories (not included)
Wok ringUse:
Only suitable for dual-flame burners.
Use cookware with a rounded bottom.
Order number: HEZ9GW23UC
Griddle plate Use:
The griddle plate with non-stick coating
allows meals that are usually cooked in
a pan to be prepared with reduced fat.
Order number: HEZ9GR41UC
BackguardUse:
Back panel protection.
Order number 30": HEZ7YZ30UC
Order number 36": HEZ7YZ36UC
Operation
Before Using the Appliance for the First Time
▯ Remove all packing materials and literature from the
cooktop surface.
▯ Wipe with a clean, damp sponge and dry.
▯ There may be a slight odor during the first several
uses. This is normal and will disappear.
▯ Optimum cooking results depend on the proper
cookware being selected and used. See “Choosing
Cookware - Cookware Recommendations”.
▯ Read all safety precautions and Use and Care Manual
information prior to operating.
About the Appliance
Use the cooktop for surface cooking applications such
as boiling, frying, simmering, steaming and sautéing.
9WARNING
The burning of gas cooking fuel can create small
amounts of carbon monoxide, benzene,
formaldehyde and soot. To minimize exposure to
these substances, the burners should be adjusted
by a certified installer or authorized servicer to
ensure proper combustion. Ensure proper
ventilation with an open window or use a ventilation
fan or hood when cooking with gas. Always operate
the unit according to the instructions in this manual.
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Control Knobs
The cooktop has one control knob for each burner. Push
in and turn to the left to light and set the desired heat
setting.
9WARNING
Failure to operate knobs properly may result in
personal injury and damage to the appliance.
The cooktop has standard burner controls.
SymbolMeaning
offCooking zone switched off
minMinimum power
maxMaximum power
oInner flame switched on
ð
Inner and outer flame switched on
To operate
Select the appropriate control knob, push in and turn
counterclockwise to the desired flame size. Turn off by
turning the control knob clockwise to off.
In Case of Power Failure
In the event of a power failure, the burners may be lit with
a match. Press the control knob for the selected burner
and turn it counterclockwise to the highest power setting.
Carefully hold a lit lighter or match against the burner.
Flame Failure Safety System
Your rangetop is equipped with a safety system that cuts
off the gas when the burners are accidently turned off. To
ensure that this device is active: Turn on the burner as
usual. Without releasing the control knob, press and hold
it in firmly for 4seconds after lighting the flame.
The igniter should be clean and dry for proper operation.
▯ Avoid getting water or food on the igniter.
▯ If the igniter is wet or soiled, it may spark without
igniting the burner, or even spark continuously when a
flame is present.
Note: If the burner does not light within 4 seconds, turn
the burner off. Check to see that the burner cap is
positioned correctly on the burner base and the igniter is
clean and dry. Wait at least 5 minutes before igniting the
burner again. If a burner still fails to ignite, see “Before
Calling for Service”.
When a flame is present and a Low setting is used, the
igniter may occasionally spark. This is normal.
Turning off a burner
Turn the corresponding control knob clockwise to the
"off" position.
If the flame goes out
Switch off the control knob. Wait 5 minutes and switch
the burner on again.
9WARNING
RISK OF DEFLAGRATION
If the burner does not ignite after 15 seconds,
switch off the control knob and open the door or
window in the room. Wait at least 5minutes before
igniting the burner again.
OptiSim® Feature
OptiSim® has been designed to work with the small
burner in the right rear position of the rangetop and is
used to provide optimal simmering for delicate sauces
while minimizing the risk of scorching.
OptiSim® Burner Cap Installation
Normal Operation - Electronic Ignition
The cooktop uses electronic igniters to light the burners.
There is no pilot light. Each burner has its own igniter. All
igniters are activated when a control knob is pushed.
9CAUTION
To avoid possible injury or damage to the
appliance, ensure grates are installed exactly per
installation instructions and not backwards or
upside down.
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When properly installed the cap will extend beyond the
burner base and raised surface.
Griddle plate
The griddle plate allows meals that are usually cooked in
a pan to be prepared with reduced fat.
Installing the griddle plate
Typical flame characteristics
The burner flame should be blue in color and stable with
no yellow tips, excessive noise or fluttering. It should
burn completely around the burner cap.
Checking the flame characteristics:
Yellow flames:
Further adjustment is required.
Yellow tips on outer cones:
Normal for propane gas.
Soft blue flames:
Normal for natural gas.
Orange flames:
Can be normal if certain types of
humidifiers are used in the
home. Flames should return to
blue without the humidifier running.
▯ If the flame is completely or mostly yellow, verify that
the regulator is set for the correct fuel. Retest after
adjustment.
▯ Some yellow streaking is normal during the initial start-
up. Allow the appliance to operate for 4–5 minutes
and reevaluate before making adjustments.
▯ Foreign particles in the gas line may cause an orange
flame during initial use. This should disappear with
use. Check the burner to make sure that port holes are
not obstructed. If the ports are clogged ~ Page 17
Note: An audible "pop" may be heard when the burner is
turned off manually. The "popping" may be louder with
propane gas than with natural gas. This is normal.
Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance
Cooking suggestions for best results
▯ Boil water in covered pot on High using largest burner
for best results. If water boils over, turn to a lower
setting.
▯ When melting chocolate or butter, use smallest burner
with OptiSim® feature for best results.
▯ When simmering, bring food to a boil first. Stir well to
be sure all the food is boiling, then cover and reduce
the flame to the desired setting to simmer.
▯ There should be steam and slight quivering of the
liquid’s surface while simmering.
▯ Use a lid to keep a more constant cooking
temperature and heat food faster.
▯ Check the food occasionally to see if the control knob
should be turned to a lower or higher setting.
▯ It is normal to stir food occasionally.
▯ Center the pan over the burner before turning the
burner on.
▯ Use proper cookware.
▯ Refer to the settings recommendations in the following
chart for suggested settings.
Settings recommendations
UsesHeat setting
Boiling (i.e. water, stock, etc.)High
Pan frying, sautéing, browning meat,
Note: : When melting chocolate or
butter, use smallest burner with OptiSim® feature for best results.
Standard Burner Cooking
The table lists the optimal heating setting for various
dishes. The temperature and cooking time depend on
the amount, composition and temperature of the food.
Setting ranges are indicated for this reason. Try using the
lower values at first. During cooking heat may be
increased.