Frigidaire Professional PCFG3078AF Maintance Manual
GAS RANGE
use
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . .3
Cooking Recommendations. . . . . . . . 10
Before Setting Surface Controls . . . . . 13
Setting Surface Controls. . . . . . . . . . 16
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Before Setting Oven Controls. . . . . . . 19
Setting Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to our
Thank you for bringing Frigidaire into your home!
We see your purchase as the beginning of a long
relationship together.
This manual is your resource for the use and care
of your product. Please read it before using your
appliance. Keep it handy for quick reference. If
something doesn’t seem right, the troubleshooting
section will help you with common issues.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read all instructions before using this appliance.
This manual contains important safety
symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all
instructions given.
Do not attempt to install or operate your
appliance until you have read the safety
precautions in this manual. Safety items
throughout this manual are labeled with a
WARNING or CAUTION statement based
on the risk type.
Warnings and important instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. Common sense, caution,
and care must be exercised with installing,
maintaining, or operating your appliance.
DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is
used to alert of potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
NOTE
Indicates a short, informal reference –
something written down to assist the
memory or for future reference.
WARNING
If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
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 neighbor’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, servicer or
the gas supplier.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important
but not hazard-related.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
• A child or adult can tip the
range and be killed.
• Verify the anti-tip device has
been installed to floor or wall.
• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged to floor
or wall when the range is moved.
• Do not operate the range without the anti-tip
device in place and engaged.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death or serious burns to children and adults.
Range
leveling leg
To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed properly, use
both arms to grasp the rear edge of the range back.
Carefully attept to tilt range forward. When properly
installed, the range should not tilt forward.
Anti-tip
bracket
Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control. When using this appliance
for the first time, or when the appliance
has not been used for an extended period
of time, be sure the appliance has been in
temperatures above 32ºF (0ºC) for at least
3 hours before turning on the power to the
appliance.
All materials used in construction of cabinets, enclosures, and supports surrounding the product must have a temperature
rating above 200°F (94°C).
Never modify or alter the construction of
the appliance by removing the leveling
legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/
screws, or any other part of the appliance.
Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type
fire extinguisher available, visible, and easily accessible located near the appliance.
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instructions
supplied with your range for proper installation.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT
Read and follow the below instructions
and precautions for unpacking, installing,
and servicing your appliance.
Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance. Destroy the carton and
plastic bags after unpacking the appliance.
Never allow children to play with packaging material. Do not remove the wiring
label and other literature attached to the
appliance. Do not remove model/serial
number plate.
WARNING
Air curtain or other overhead range
hoods which operate that operate by
blowing a downward air flow onto a
range or cooktop, shall not be used in
conjunction with gas ranges or cooktops
other than when the range or cooktop
and hood have been designed, tested,
and listed by an independent test laboratory for use in combination with each
other.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Grounding type
wa
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
• Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock.
• Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock.
Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance
is properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician. In the United States,
install in accordance with the National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NPFA No. 54,
latest edition and National Electrical Code
NFPA No. 70 latest edition, and local electrical code requirements. In Canada, install
in accordance with CAN/CGA B149.1 and
CAN/CGA B149.2 and CSA Standard C22.1,
Canadian Electrical code, Part 1-latest
editions and local electrical code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for
this appliance.
For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety,
the power cord must be securely connected to an electrical outlet or junction box
that is the correct voltage, is correctly
polarized and properly grounded, and protected by a circuit breaker in accordance
with local codes.
It is the personal responsibility of the
consumer to have the appropriate outlet
or junction box with the correct, properly grounded wall receptacle installed by
a qualified electrician. It is the responsibility and obligation of the consumer to
contact a qualified installer to assure that
the electrical installation is adequate and
WARNING
Failure to follow this warning may
cause serious injury, fire, or death.
Do not use an adapter plug, use an
extension cord, or remove grounding
prong from the power cord. Failure to
follow this warning may cause serious
injury, fire, or death.
is in conformance with all local codes and
ordinances.
This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong
grounding plug for your protection against
shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle.
Do not cut or remove the grounding prong
from this plug.
For personal safety, the appliance must be
properly grounded. For maximum safety,
the power cord must be plugged into an
electrical outlet that is correctly polarized
and properly grounded.
ll receptacle
Conversion to (L.P.) Gas
This appliance allows for conversion to
Liquefied Petroleum (L.P.) Gas.
Do not cut, remove, or
bypass the grounding
plug under any
circumstances.
Power supply cord
with 3-prong
grounding plug
WARNING
Personal injury or death from electrical
shock may occur if the conversion to L.P.
gas is not made 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.
If L.P. conversion is needed, contact your
local L.P. Gas provider for assistance.
See the installation instructions packaged
with this appliance for complete installation and grounding instructions.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
THE APPLIANCE
WARNING
• Storage In or On Appliance—Flammable materials should not be stored in
an oven or microwave, near surface
burners or elements, or in the storage or warmer drawer (if equipped).
This includes paper, plastic, and cloth
items, such as cookbooks, plastic
ware, and towels, as well as flammable
liquids. Do not store explosives, such
as aerosol cans, on or near the appliance.
• Do not leave children alone - Children
should not be left alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in
use. They should never be allowed to
sit or stand on any part of the appliance, including the storage drawer,
lower broiler drawer, warmer drawer,
or lower double oven.
WARNING
• Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the
door or drawers of this appliance
can result in serious injuries and also
cause damage to the appliance.
• Never cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover
and entire rack with materials such
as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air
flow through the oven and may cause
carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat,
causing a fire hazard.
• Do not use oven or warmer drawer (if
equipped) for storage.
• Never use your appliance as a space
heater to heat or warm the room.
Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the
appliance.
• Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the appliance or on the backguards of ranges.
Children climbing on or near the appliance to reach items could be seriously injured.
• Do not allow children to climb or play
around the appliance. The weight of
a child on an open oven door may
cause the appliance to tip, resulting in
serious burns or other injury. An open
drawer when hot may cause burns.
CAUTION
• When heating fat or grease, watch it
closely. Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot.
• Do not use water or flour on grease
fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
Cover the fire with a pan lid or use
baking soda.
• Use dry potholders. Moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may result
in burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot cooking areas. Do
not use towels or other bulky cloths.
• Do not heat unopened food containers - Build-up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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CAUTION
• Wear proper apparel - Loose-fitting
or hanging garments should never be
worn while using the appliance. Do
not let clothing or other flammable
materials contact hot surfaces.
• Do not touch surface burners or elements, areas near these burners or elements, interior surfaces of the oven,
or the warmer drawer (if equipped).
Surface burners and elements may
be hot even though they appear cool.
Areas near surface burners and elements may become hot enough to
cause burns. During and after use,
do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these
areas until they are cool. These areas
may include the cooktop, surfaces
facing the cooktop, oven vent areas,
oven door, and oven window.
• Do not attempt to operate the appliance during a power failure. If the
power fails, always turn o the appliance. If the appliance is not turned
o and the power resumes, electric
surface elements may resume operation when power is restored. Once the
power resumes, reset the clock and
the oven function.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR GAS COOKTOP
CAUTION
Use Proper Flame Size — Adjust flame
size so it does not extend beyond the
edge of the utensil. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of
the burner flame to direct contact and
may result in ignition of clothing. Proper
relationship of utensil to flame will also
improve eciency.
Know which knob or key controls each
surface heating area. Place cookware with
food on the cooking area before turning it
on. Turn the cooking area o before removing the cookware.
Use proper pan size. This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface units
of dierent sizes. Select cookware with flat
bottoms that match the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized cookware may expose a portion of the flame to
direct contact and may result in the ignition of clothing or other items. Using the
proper cookware on the cooking areas will
improve eciency.
Always turn knob to the full LITE position
when igniting top burners. Visually check
that burner has lit. Then adjust the flame
so it does not extend beyond the edge of
the utensil.
To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of
flammable materials, and spillage due to
unintentional contact with the utensil, the
handle of the utensil should be positioned
so that it is turned inward, and does not
extend over adjacent surface burners
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Never leave surface burners unattended
at high heat settings — Boil overs cause
smoking and greasy spill overs that may
ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may
melt.
Glazed cooking utensils — Only certain
types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,earthenware, or other glazed utensils
are suitable for cook top service without
breaking due to the sudden change in
temperature. Check the manufacturer’s
recommendations for cook top use.
When you are flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn the fan on.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR OVEN
Protective liners—Do not use aluminum
foil, aftermarket oven liners, or any other
materials or devices to line oven bottom,
oven racks, or any other part of the appliance. Only use aluminum as recommended for baking, such as lining cookware or
as a cover placed on food. Any other use
of protective liners or aluminum foil may
result in a risk of electric shock or fire or a
short circuit.
Use care when opening oven door, lower
oven door, or warmer drawer (some models). Stand to the side of the appliance
when opening the door of a hot oven. Let
hot air or steam escape before you remove
or replace food in the oven.
Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed.
Touching surfaces in this area when the
oven is on may cause severe burns. Do not
place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or
near the oven vent. These items can melt
or ignite.
Placement of oven racks - Always place
oven racks in desired location while oven
is cool. If rack must be moved while oven
is hot, do not let potholder contact hot
burner or element in oven. Use potholders
and grasp the rack with both hands to reposition. Remove all cookware and utensils
before moving the rack.
Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.
Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat
to drain away from the high heat of the
broiler. Do not cover the broiler insert with
aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease
could ignite.
Do not cook food on the oven bottom. Always cook in proper cookware and always
use the oven racks.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE
CAUTION
Before manually cleaning any part of the
appliance, be sure all controls are turned
o and the appliance is cool. Cleaning a
hot appliance can cause burns.
Clean the appliance regularly to keep all
parts free of grease that could catch fire.
Do not allow grease to accumulate. Greasy
deposits in the fan could catch fire.
Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended directions for use of kitchen
cleaners and aerosols. Be aware that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols
may ignite causing damage and injury.
Clean ventilating hoods frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning vent
hoods.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF
CLEANING OVENS
CAUTION
Before using self clean, remove the broiler pan, any food, utensils, and cookware
from the oven, storage drawer or warming drawer (if equipped). Remove oven
racks unless otherwise instructed.
Do not clean the oven door gasket. The
door gasket is essential for a good seal.
Care should be taken not to rub, damage,
or move the gasket.
Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective
coating of any kind should be used in or
around any part of the appliance.
Use the self clean cycle to clean only the
parts listed in this manual.
Some birds are extremely sensitive to the
fumes given o during the self clean cycle of any oven. Move birds to another
well-ventilated room.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals. All other servicing
should be done only by a qualified technician. This reduces the risk of personal
injury and damage to the appliance.
Always contact your dealer, distributor,
service agent, or manufacturer about
problems or conditions you do not understand.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the power
to the appliance at the circuit breaker or
fuse box in case of an emergency.
Remove the oven door from any unused
oven if it is to be stored or discarded.
Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with
a damp cloth. Doing so could cause the
bulb to break. Handle halogen lights
(if equipped) with paper towels or soft
gloves. Disconnect the appliance or shut
o the power to the appliance before removing and replacing the bulb.
WARNING
California Residents: for cancer and reproductive harm information, visit
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS
COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS
Bakeware
The material of bakeware aects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food.
Material Attributes Recommendation
Shiny metal bakeware
Shiny, aluminum, and non-coated bakeware is the best for even
heating. It is suitable for all baked
goods.
Recommended cooking temperatures
and times are based on shiny metal
bakeware.
Dark metal bakeware
Glass bakeware
Insulated bakeware
Dark bakeware cooks hotter than
shiny bakeware.
Glass bakeware cooks hotter
than shiny bakeware.
Glass is convenient, as the same
piece of bakeware can be used
for cooking, serving, and storing
food.
Insulated bakeware cooks cooler
than shiny bakeware.
Insulated bakeware is designed
for baking in gas ovens.
Reduce the cooking temperature by
25° F
(13-14° C) when using dark bakeware.
Reduce the cooking temperature by
25° F
(13-14° C) when using glass bakeware.
Reduce the cooking temperature by
25° F
(13-14° C) when using glass bakeware.
COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS
Cooking Conditions
Conditions in your kitchen can aect the performance of your appliance when cooking food.
Condition Attributes Recommendation
Aging cookware As pans age and become
discolored, cooking times may
need to be reduced slightly.
High altitude Air is drier and air pressure is
lower.
Water boils at a lower temperature, and liquids evaporate faster.
Foods may take longer to
bake.
Doughs may rise faster.
If food is too dark or overcooked, use the
minimum cook time in the recipe or packaging.
If food is too light or undercooked, use the
middle to maximum cook time in the recipe
or packaging.
Adjust cooking temperature, cooking time, or
recipes as needed.
Increase amount of liquid in baking recipes.
Increase cook time on cooktop. Cover dishes
to reduce evaporation.
Increase bake time or oven temperature.
Reduce amount of baking soda or baking
powder in recipe. Reduce rising time or
punch down dough and allow it to rise twice.
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Cooking Results
Small adjustments may fix a problem with food not being as done as you like or more done than you like.
Result Recommendation
Food too light Use the middle to maximum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe.
Food too dark Use the minimum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe.
Cooking Tips
Use these additional tips to get the best results from your appliance.
Situation Recommendation
Baking
Rack placement Follow the instructions in “Oven Controls” on page 21
When using only one rack, place the rack so the food is in the center of the
oven.
Preheat Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits and
breads. Insert food immediately after the beep.
Checking food Use the window and oven light when checking food. Opening the door may
reduce baking performance.
Bake or Convection Bake Convection bake is the best function to use for baking on multiple racks. For
best performance, see “Convection Bake” on page 27
Food placement Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware for proper air cir-
culation.
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Material Recommendation
Broiling / Roasting
Broiling pan For best results when broiling, use a broil pan with a broil pan insert de-
Convection Cooking
Convection attributes Convection cooking uses a fan to circulate hot air around the oven and
Convection bake Reduce cooking temperature by 25° F (13-14° C) from the recipe unless the
Convection roast Convection roast is best for meats and does not require preheating for most
COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS
signed to drain the fat from the food, help avoid spatter, and reduce smoking. The broiler pan will catch grease spills, and the insert helps prevent
grease splatters.
If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance, they may be
purchased from Frigidaire.com.
food. It browns food more evenly and reduces hot spots in the oven.
Convection saves time when using multiple racks or cooking several food
items at once.
recipe is written for convection baking.
Preheat the oven for best results.
meats and poultry.
Reducing the cooking temperature for convection roast is not recommended. Carefully follow your recipe’s temperature and time recommendations,
adjusting the cooking time if the recipe does not specify convection roasting time.
Since convection roast cooks faster, cook time may be reduced by 25% to
40% depending on food type. You can reduce cook times by 25% from the
recommended time of your recipe, and check the food at this time. If needed, continue cooking until the desired doneness is obtained.
Use a meat probe if available with your appliance. Meat probes are also
available from most grocery and home goods stores.
Arrange oven racks so large cuts of meat and poultry are on the lowest rack
of the oven.
Do not cover foods when dry roasting - covering will prevent the meat from
browning properly.
When cooking meats, use the broiler pan and insert or a roasting rack. The
broiler pan will catch grease spills and the insert helps prevent grease splatters. If you do not have one of these accessories, they may be purchased
from Frigidaire.com.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Burner caps
head
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Assembly of the Burner Caps
Make sure that all of the surface burner caps and
surface burner grates are installed correctly and at
the correct locations.
Remove all packing material from the cooktop area.
Make sure burner head and caps are properly
placed on the surface burners. The round burner
heads have a hole which fits over the ignitor. Make
sure the head fits snugly before placing the burner
caps.
The two oval burners in the center of the cooktop
are sealed burners. Unlike the round burners, these
burner heads are attached to the cooktop. The
burner cap should fit snug onto the burner head
and rest level. Refer to Figure 1 for correct and incorrect burner cap placement.
Unpack the burner grates and position them on the
cooktop after the burner heads and caps are
properly installed.
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CAUTION
• Do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents, or
any other material to enter the gas orifice
holder opening.
• Always keep the burner caps and burner
heads in place whenever the surface burners
are in use.
• Never place flammable items on the cooktop.
Once in place, you may check the fit by gently sliding the burner cap from side to side (Figure 1) to
be sure it is centered and firmly seated. When the
burner cap lip makes contact inside the center of
the burner head you will be able to hear the burner
cap click.
The oval burner is dierent from the round
burners. The 3 burner cap placed should be
correctly onto the burner heads. The ignitors are
already set into the burner heads (sealed burners).
burner
cap
burner
head
igniter
orifice
Burner
Figure 1: Gently move cap for proper placement
IMPORTANT
Please note that the burner cap should not move
o the center of the burner head when sliding
from side to side.
• Check and be sure that all oval-style burner
cap is correctly in place on the burner head.
• Do not use the surface burners without the
burner caps properly installed. Improperly
seated burner caps may prevent burners from
lighting or cause uneven flame and heating.
• Missing pieces or improper installation may
lead to spills, burns, or damage to your range
and cookware.
• Never place flammable items on the cooktop.
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ond pan.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Using Proper Cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence
the heat setting needed for best cooking results.
Be sure to follow the recommendations for using
proper cookware as illustrated in “Figure 2: Testing
cookware” and “Figure 3: Proper cookware”.
Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the
bottom of the cookware
(see “Figure 2: Testing
cookware”). Cookware
should have flat bottoms that make good
contact with the entire
surface of the heating
element.
Figure 2: Testing cookware
Cookware Material Types
The cookware material determines how evenly and
quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are:
• Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some
types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized
aluminum cookware resists staining and pitting).
• Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily (see Aluminum).
• Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven
cooking results. Durable, easy to clean, and
resists staining.
• Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor, but will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking
temperature is reached.
• Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material.
• Glass - Slow heat conductor.
IMPORTANT
Do not place empty aluminum, glass, or porcelain-enamel coated cookware on the element.
Flat bottom and straight
sides.
Tight fitting lids.
Weight of handle does
not tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced.
Pan sizes match the
amount of food to be
prepared.
Made of material that
conducts heat well.
Easy to clean.
Figure 3: Proper cookware
• Curved and warped pan
bottoms.
• Pan overhangs grate by
more than 1” (2.5 cm).
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Flame extends bey
The melting point of cookware made with these
materials may be reached quickly, especially if left
empty. If the cookware melts it will damage the
cooktop. Follow all the cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations for use and care of cookware.
IMPORTANT
NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over
two dierent surface cooking areas at the same
time. Incorrect use may damage the cooktop.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
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Gas surface burner types
The cooktop is equipped with gas surface burners
with dierent BTU ratings. The ability to heat food
quickly and in large amounts increases as the burn-
er size increases.
• Small burners are best used for low-flame heating of small amounts of food.
• Standard burners can be used for most surface
cooking needs.
• The largest burner is best used for bringing
large quantities of liquid rapidly up to temperature or when preparing larger quantities
of food. The large burner is located at the right
front position on the cooktop.
Always select cookware that is suitable for the
amount and type of food being prepared. Select
a burner and set the flame size appropriately for
the pan. Never allow flames to extend beyond the
outer edge of the pan.
Installing Burner Grates
To install burner grates, place the grates flat-side
down and align them into the cooktop recess.
IMPORTANT
• Make sure the burner grates are properly
placed on the cooktop before using the surface burners (Figure 4). The grates are designed to rest inside the recess on the cooktop.
• Grates should rest flush against each other
and against the sides of the recess.
• Do not line the area underneath the grates or
any part of the cooktop with aluminum foil or
with any other lining.
Figure 4: Place burner grates carefullyafter
burners are properly set in place.
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SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Setting surface controls
The ability to heat food quickly and in large volumes increases as the burner size increases. Your
gas appliance may be equipped with many dierent sized surface burners.
It is important to select cookware that is suitable
for the amount and type of food being prepared.
Select a burner and flame size appropriate for the
cookware size.
• The standard size burner or burners may be
used for most surface cooking needs.
• Small burners are best used for low-flame heating of small amounts of food.
• Large burners are best for bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature or heating larger
quantities of food.
Setting a surface burner:
1. Place cooking utensil on center of surface
burner grate. Be sure the cooking utensil rests
stable on the burner grate.
CAUTION
Do not place flammable items such as plastic
wrappings, spoon holders, or plastic salt and
pepper shakers on the cooktop when it is in use.
These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels, or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to the surface burners.
Figure 5: Surface control knob
2. Push the burner’s surface control knob in and
turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position.
3. Release the surface control knob and rotate to
the LITE position .
4. Visually check that the burner has a steady gas
flame.
5. Once the surface burner has a flame, push the
surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise to the desired flame size setting. Adjust
the flame as needed using the knob markings.
Flame size Type of cooking
High flame Start most foods; bring water
to a boil; pan broiling
Medium flame Maintain a slow boil; thicken
sauces, gravies; steaming
Low flame Keep foods cooking; poaching;
stewing
These settings are based on medium-weight metal or aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary
when using other types of pans.
Table 1: Recommended flame settings for cooking
NOTES
• When setting a surface control knob to the
lite position, all of the electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time. However, only
the surface burner you are setting will ignite.
• In the event of an electrical power outage, the
surface burners may be lit manually. To light a
surface burner, hold a lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn the surface control
knob to lite. Once the burner ignites, push in
and turn knob out of Lite then to the desired
flame setting. Use caution when lighting
surface burners manually.
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