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Pay attention to these symbols present in this
manual:
WARNING
• This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol
alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or
hurt you and others.
• You can be killed or seriously injured if you
don't follow these instructions.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch.
• Do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbour's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
• Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
• If the information in this manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result in
personal injury or death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
WARNING
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Safety Instructions
Please read all instructions before using this appliance.
Cooktop Safety
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons, take these precautions:
• This appliance is intended for normal family
household use only. See the Warranty, if you
have any questions, contact the manufacturer.
• Have the cooktop installed and grounded by a
qualified technician. Have the installer show
you where the gas shut-off valve is located.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in
this manual. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified technician.
• For proper lighting and performance of the
burners, keep the igniters clean and dry.
• In the event that a burner goes out and gas
escapes, open a window or a door. Wait at
least 5 minutes before using the cooktop.
• Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air.
• Do not use aluminium foil to line any part of the
cooktop.
• If the cooktop is near a window, be certain that
curtains or any other window covering do not
blow over or near the burners; they could catch
on fire.
Personal Safety
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury to persons, in the
event of a grease fire, observe the following:
• In the event of a grease fire SMOTHER
FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or
other metal tray, then turn off the gas burner.
• BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the
flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE
AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
• Do not use water, including wet dishcloths or
towels on grease fires. A violent steam
explosion may result.
• NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN. You may
be burned.
• ALWAYS have a working SMOKE DETECTOR
near the kitchen.
• LEAVE THE HOOD VENTILATOR ON when
flambéing food.
IMPORTANT
To reduce the risk of burn injuries during cooktop
use, observe the following:
• Never use the cooktop to warm or heat a room.
• Children or pets should not be left alone or
unattended in an area where appliances are in
use.
They should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.
CAUTION
DO not store items of interest to children above or at
the back of the cooktop.
• Do not store flammable materials on or near the
cooktop.
• When using the cooktop: DO NOT TOUCH THE
BURNER GRATES OR THE IMMEDIATE
SURROUNDING AREA.
• Use only dry potholders; moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may cause burns from
steam.
• Never leave the cooktop unattended when in use.
Boilovers cause smoking, and greasy spillovers
may ignite.
A spill on a burner can smother all or part of the
flame or hinder spark ignition.
If a boilover occurs, turn off burner and check
operation. If burner is operating normally, turn it
back on.
• During cooking, set the burner control so that the
flame heats only the bottom of the pan and does
not extend beyond the bottom of the pan.
• Take care that drafts like those from fans or
forced air vents do not blow flammable material
toward the flames or push the flames so that they
extend beyond the edges of the pan.
• Always position handles of utensils inward so they
do not extend over adjacent work areas, burners,
or the edge of the cooktop.
• Wear proper apparel. Loose fitting garments or
hanging sleeves should never be worn while
cooking.
• In the event that personal clothing catches fire,
DROP AND ROLL IMMEDIATELY to extinguish
flames.
• Never let clothing, potholders, or other flammable
materials come in contact with hot burners or hot
burner grates.
• Use only certain types of glass, heatproof glass
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils that are suitable for cooktop use.
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• Do not clean the cooktop while it is still hot.
Some cleaners produce noxious fumes when
applied to a hot surface.
CAUTION
DO not allow aluminium foil, plastic, paper or cloth to
come in contact with o hot burner or grate. Do not
allow pans to boil dry.
WARNING
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the Governor of
California to publish a list of substances known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires
businesses to warn of potential exposure to such
substances.
This product contains a chemical known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
This appliance can cause low-level exposure to
some of the substances listed, including benzene,
formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, toluene, and
soot.
Warnings for Gas and Electric Installation
In case of Propane gas installation
The cooktop is ready for use with natural gas. It may
be converted for use with propane gas using the
propane conversion kit supplied with the cooktop.
Be sure the unit being installed is correct for the type
of gas being used.
Refer to the rating plate located on the underside
burner box (see installation instruction).
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WARNING
Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
CAUTION
• Always disconnect the electrical plug from the wall
receptacle before servicing this unit.
• For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded.
• Do not under any circumstances cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord plug.
CAUTION
When connecting the unit to propane gas, make
certain the propane tank is equipped with its own high
pressure regulator.
In addition, the pressure regulator supplied with the
cooktop must be on the inlet gas pipe of this unit.
In case of electrical failure
If for any reason a gas control knob is turned ON and
there is no electric power to operate the electronic
igniter of the cook top, turn OFF all gas control knobs
and wait 5 minutes for the gas to dissipate before
lighting the burner manually.
To light the burner manually, carefully hold a lighted
match to the burner ports and push and turn the gas
control knob to HI until it lights and then turn the knob
to desired setting.
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Models and Part Identification
454
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Position 1) 1,300 to 6,300 Btu/h burner & control knob
Position 2) 1,700 to 15,000 Btu/h burner & control knob
Position 3) 1,300 to 9,000 Btu/h burner & control knob
Position 4) 1,700 to 12,000 Btu/h burner & control knob
Position 5) burners cap
Position 6) burners gas spreader
Position 7) grates
Position 8) model and serial number (under cooktop box)
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Gas Cooktop Operation
Gas Control Knob Setting
Electric ignitors automatically light the surface burners
when control knobs are turned to LITE.
Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on
the grate.
Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or
without cookware on the grate.
To set:
1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE.
All four surface burners will click.
Only the burner with the control knob turned to
LITE will produce a flame.
2. Turn knob anywhere between HI and LO.
Use the following chart as a guide when setting
heat levels.
Model with automatic re-ignition
This appliance is equipped for electronic autoreignition by means of a spark igniter located near
each burner.
The burners are designed to light at any valve rotation
that admits sufficient gas flow to support a flame and
to automatically relight following a loss of flame due to
a draft or other adverse condition.
This feature is provided as a convenience and is not
intended as a safety feature.
The cooktop uses an electronic igniter to light the
burner.
Each burner has its own igniter that sparks when any
burner is turned on.
When the igniters are clicking (sparking) do not touch
burners.
If any burner flame blows out, the electronic igniter
automatically sparks on all burners to relight the
flame.
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Setting Recommended Use
LO
MED
LO
HI
MED
HI
LITE Light the burner.
HI Start food cooking.
Bring liquid to a boil.
Medium HI Hold a rapid boil.
Quickly brown or sear food.
To fry chicken.
MED Maintain a slow boil.
Fry or saute foods.
Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
Medium LO Stew or steam food.
Simmer.
LO Keep food warm.
Melt chocolate or butter.
WARNING
Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the
edge of the pan. Turn off all controls when not
cooking. Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or fire.
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Burner Use Suggestions
Use the right front, right rear or left rear burners for
simmering, or for cooking smaller quantities of food
requiring small cookware. Use the left front POWER
Burner for bringing liquids to a rapid boil, cooking
large quantities of food, or for deep-fat frying requiring
large cookware.
The Burner Flames
Turn each burner on. Flames should be blue in color
with no trace of yellow. The burner flames should not
flutter or blow away from the burner. The inner cone of
the flame should be between 1/2" and 3/4" long.
Super Sealed Surface Burners
IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion
and ventilation air around the burner grate edges.
Burner cap and gas spreader
Always keep the burner cap and gas spreader in
place when using a surface burner. A clean burner
cap and spreader will help prevent poor ignition and
uneven flames. Always clean the part after a spillover
and routinely remove and clean according to the
"General Cleaning" section.
Burner base and injector
Gas must flow freely throughout the injector orifice to
light properly. Keep this area free of soil and do not
allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other
material to enter the injector orifice opening.
Protect it during cleaning.
-1/2” to 3/4”
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Be sure when lighting the burner:
• Gas spreader pin is properly aligned with burner
base slot.
• Cap pin is properly aligned with gas spreader slot.
Burner ports
Check burner flames occasionally. A good flame is
blue in colour, not yellow.
Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills,
food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter
the burner ports.
To Clean gas burner:
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls
are off and cooktop are cool.
1. Remove the burner cap from the burner base and
clean according to cleaning section.
2. Remove the burner spreader.
Clean the gas tube opening and burner port
according to cleaning section.
3. Clean the burner base with a damp cloth (keep
the gas injector area tree of cleaning agents and
any other material from entering the injector
orifice).
4. Replace the burner spreader and cap, making
sure the alignment pins are properly aligned with
the slots.
5. Turn on the burner.
If the burner does not light, check cap and
spreader alignment. If the burner still does not
light, do not service the gas burner yourself.
Contact a trained repair specialist.
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Cookware
IMPORTANT: Never leave empty cookware on a hot
surface cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight
sides, a well fitting lid and the material should be of
medium-to-heavy thickness. Rough finishes may
scratch the cooktop.
Aluminium and copper may be used as a core or base
in cookware. However, when used as a base it can
leave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and
evenly heat is transferred, which affects cooking
results. A nonstick finish has the same chara ct eristics
as its base material.
For example, aluminium cookware with a non-stick
finish will take on the properties of aluminium.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware
material characteristics.
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Match Pan Diameter to Flame Size
The flame should be the same size as the bottom of
the pan or smaller. Do not use small pans with high
flame settings as the flames can lick up the sides of
the pan. Oversize pans that span two burners are
placed front to rear, not side to side.
Use Balanced Pans
Pans must sit level on the cooktop grate without
rocking. Center pan over burner.
Use a Lid That Fits Properly
A well-fitting lid helps shorten the cooking time. Flat,
heavy bottom pans provide even heat and stability.
Cookware Characteristics
Aluminum: Heats quickly and evenly.
Suitable for all types of cooking. Medium or heavy
thickness is best for most cooking tasks.
Cast Iron: Heats slowly and evenly.
Good for browning and frying. Maintains heat for slow
cooking.
Ceramic or Ceramic glass: Follow manufacturer's
instructions.
Heats slowly, but unevenly. Ideal results on low to
medium heat settings.
Copper: Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware: Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Use on low heat settings.
Porcelain enamel on steel or cast Iron: See
stainless steel or cast iron.
Stainless steel: Heats quickly, but unevenly.
A core or base of aluminium or copper on stainless
steel provides even heating.
CONCAVE
(HOLLOW)
FLAME TOO LARGE
FOR PAN SIZE
BALANCED PAN
CONVEX
(ROUNDED)
USE LIDS THAT
FIT PROPERLY
UNBALANCED PAN
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Use a wok pot: If using a round bottomed wok pot,
use the "FCI" support wok ring accessory supplied
with models.
Use a simmering plate: For simmering stews and
soups, or melting chocolate, use the "FCI" simmer plate accessory.
The simmer plate distributes the heat evenly and
gently.
Use a pot adaptor: This accessory has been
designed to satisfy the cooktop use also with very
small pans and pots.
The use of this accessory is recommended in
combination with low power burners.
Canners and pressure cookers must meet the
same requirements as described above.
After bringing contents to a boil, use lowest heat
setting possible to maintain a boil or pressure (for
pressure canners/cookers).
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Cleaning the Cooktop
The entire Cooktop can be safety cleaned by
wiping with a soapy sponge, then rinsing and
drying. If stubborn soil remains, follow the
recommended cleaning methods below.
CAUTION:
• Before cleaning, be certain the burners are turned
off and the grates are cool.
• Always use the mildest cleaner that will do the job.
Use clean, soft cloths, sponges or paper towels.
• Rub stainless steel finishes in the direction of the
grain. Wipe area dry to avoid water marks.
• Do not clean removable cooktop parts in any selfcleaning oven.
• After cleaning, place all parts in their proper
positions before using cooktop.
The cleaners recommended below and on the
following page indicate cleaner types and do not
constitute an endorsement of a particular brand.
Use all products according to package directions.
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Cooktop Part / Material Suggested Cleaners
Parts and materials Suggested cleaners Suggestions/Reminders
Burner base
(Aluminium alloy)
Gas spreader
(Aluminium alloy)
Burner cap and grate
(Porcelain enamel on cast iron)
Damp cloth. Keep the gas injector area free of
cleaning agents and any other material
from entering the injector orifice.
• Detergent and hot water; rinse and
dry.
• Stiff nylon bristle-toothbrush to clean
port openings.
Abrasive cleansers: Revere ware ®
metal polish. Following package
direction Use Brillo® or S.O.S.® pads.
Rinse and dry.
• Non abrasive cleaners: Hot water
and detergent, Fantastic, Formula
409. Rinse and dry immediately.
• Mild abrasive cleaners: Bon Ami®
and Soft Scrub®.
• Abrasive cleaners for stubborn
stains: soap-filled steel wool pad.
Rub lightly, in a circular motion.
Aluminium cleaners may dull the surface.
To clean port opening, use a tooth brush
or straightened paper clip.
• The grates are heavy; use care when
lifting. Place on a protected surface.
• Blisters/crazing/chips are common due
to the extreme temperatures on grate
fingers and rapid temperature changes.
• Acidic and sugar-laden spills deteriorate
the enamel. Remove soil immediately.
• Abrasive cleaners, used too vigorously
or too often, can eventually mar the
enamel.
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Parts and materials Suggested cleaners Suggestions/Reminders
Exterior finish
(Porcelain enamel)
Control knobs
(Plastic)
Exterior finish
(Stainless Steel)
• Hot sudsy water: rinse and dry
thoroughly.
• Non abrasive cleansers: Ammonia,
Fantastic®, Formula 409®.