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Safety Instru_tions ........ 2-6

Operating Instru_tions

Cookware .................. S

Flame Size ................. 7

To Light a Burner ........... 7

Care and Cleaning

Burner Assemblies ............ 9

Burner Caps and Heads ...... 10

Burner (;rates .............. 11

Control I_mobs ............... 9

(;lass Cooktop ........... 19, 13

Stainless Steel Surfaces ....... 11

Ins'tallati on Instru_t ions .. 14-96

Troubleshooting Tips ....... 27

J(;P6 3 7

Consumer Support

Canada _'arranty ............ 33

Consumer Support .......... ,9,4

Product Registration ...... 99, 30

U.S. VFarrantv .............. 39

Write the model and serial

numbers here:
Model #

Serial #

You can find them on a label
trader the cooktop.

183D5580P150 49-85063-2 03-04JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

IMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE

The Califomb Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of Califomb 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.

Gasappliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon
monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or
LP fuels. Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame, will minimize
incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized by venting with an open

window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

WARNING: If the information in this

manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.

- 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 YOUSMELL 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,

service agency or the gas supplier.

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WARNING!

For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

Have the instafler show you the location of the cooktop gas shut-off valve and how to shut it
off ff necessa_

Hme your cooktop installed and properly
grounded by a qualified installe_; in

accordance with the Installation
Instructions. Any adjusunent and service

should be perfol_ned only by qualified gas
cooktop installers or service mchnicians.

Do not attempt to repair or rep]ace any
part of your cooktop unless it is specifically

recommended in fills manual. All other
service should be referred to a qualified

mchnician.

Plug your cooktop into a 190wolt
grounded outlet only. Do not remox>
the round grounding prong flom the
ping. If in doubt about the grounding
of the home electrical sysmm, it is your
personal responsibility and obligv_don to
have an ungrounded outlet replaced with
a properly grounded, threeq)rong outlet

in accordance with the National Electrical
Code. Do not use an extension cord with

this appliance.

Let file burner grams and other surthces
cool before touching them or leaving

them where children can reach them.
Be sure all packaging materials are

remoxed fiom the cooktop before
operating it to prexent fire or smoke
damag_ should the packaging material
ignite.

Be sure your cooktop is correctly
adjusmd by a qualified service technician
or installe[: This counter unit, as shipped
from the/aactory, can only be operamd

with natural gas. Do not uT to operate

it with I,P gas unless you follow file I,P
conversion instructions packed with

your cooktop.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

Do not ]era> children alone or unattended

where a cooktop is hot or in operation.

They could be seriously burned.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or

hang on the cooktop.

CAUTION."Items of interest m children

should not be stored in cabinets abox> a
cookmI>--children climbing on the

cookmp m leach imms could be seriously
ii_med.

Alwws kee I) wooden and plastic umnsils

and canned food a sad distance away flom

your cookmp.
Alwws kee I) combnsuble wall coxerings,

cuimins or drapes a saf> distance flom

your cookmp.

Ne_er wear loose-fitting or hanging
garments while using file appliance.
Be careflll when reaching for imms stored
in cabinets ox>r the cookmp. Flammable
mamrial could be ignimd if brought in

contact wifll flame or hot o\>,1 surfaces
and m W cause sex>re bums.

Teach children not m pl W with file conuols
or any other part of the cookmp.

For your safety, nexer use your appliance

for warming or heating the room.

Alwws kee I) dish towels, dishcloths, pot

holders and other linens a sad distance
flom your cooktop.

Do not store flammable materials near
a cookmp.

Do not store or use combustible mamrials,

gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in tile vicinity of this or any other

appliance.
Do not let cooking grease or other

flammable materials accumulate near

file cooktop.
Do not operam file burner without all

burner parts in place.

Do not place hot cookware on the glass

cookmp. This could cause glass m bleak.

Do not clean file cookmp with flammable

or x_latile cleaning fluids.

Do not clean the cookmp when file
appliance is in use.

Avoid scratching tim cookmp wifl_ shm])
instruments, or with rings and otherjeweh>

Nexer use the cooktop as a cutting board.

Do not use water on grease fires. Never
pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls
off: Smother a flaming pan on a surfi_ce
burner by coxering the pan complemly with

a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or fiat tray

Use a muldq)ml)ose &T chemical or foam-

type file extinguisher
Flaming glease outside a pan can be put

out 1)7' covering it with baking soda oi; if

available, by using a multi-pul])ose d U
chemical or foam-type fire extinguishen

If cookmp is locamd near a window, do not
hang long curtains that could blow ox>r the
mp burners and create a fire hazard.

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SURFACEBURNERS

Use proper pan size--avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat
bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. Toavoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large
enough to contain the food properly. This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous
accumulations of food, since heavy spattering or spillovers left on cooktop can ignite. Use pans

with handles that can be eas@ grasped and remain cooL

Alwavs use die LITE posit,ion when igniting
die top burners and make sure the 1)umers
haxe ignited.

Never leaxe tile surface burners
unattended at high flame setting:s.

Boilo_>5_ cause smoking and greasy
spillovers flint m W catch on fire.

Use only &T pot holders--moist or damp
pot holders on hot surfaces m W 5esuh in
burns flom smam. Do ,lot let pot holders
come near open flames when lifting

cookwase. Do ,lot use a rowel or oilier
bulky cloth in place of a pot holden Such

cloths can catch fire on a hot burnen

When using glass cookware, make sHI'e it
is designed for cooktop cooking.

To minimize the possibility of burns,
ignition of flammable mamrials and
spillage, turn cookware handles toward
the side or back of the cooktop without
exmnding ox_r adjacent 1)urners.

a]wavs t/sill tile surface burner controls
off before 5emoving cookware.

Careflflly watch foods being fl-ied at a high
flame setting.

Alwws heat fi_t slowly, and watch as it heats.
Do ,lot leaxe anv items on the cooktop.

If a combination of oils or fi_ts will be used
in flTing, stir mg_ther before heating or as

fitts meh slowlv.

Do not use a wok on the cooking surl_ace
if dse wok has a round metal ring dlat is
placed ox>r the burner gram to support
the wok. This ring acts as a heat trap, which
may damag> tile burner grate, and burner

head. Also, it may cause file burner to work
imi)ioperly. This may cause a carl)on

monoxide level abo_> that allowed by
cmxent standards, resulting in a heahh

hazard.

Foods for flTingshould be as dry as

possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture
on flesh fbods can cause hot fat to bubble

up and ox>r the sides of the pan.
Use tile least possible amount of fat for

eflbcdve shallow or deep-fiat flTing. Filling
tile pan too flfll of fiat can cause spillox>rs

when food is added.

Use a deep fi_t them/omemr whenever
possible to prex>nt oveflseafing fat beyond
the smoking point.

Nexer t5T to mow a pan of hot fiat,
especially a deep l_atriTer X_'aituntil the l_at

is cool.

When piei)afing flaming foods under the

hood, turn file l_an on.

i,arge scratches 05 impacts to glass
cooktops can lead to broken 05 shattered

glass.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

SURFACEBURNERS

Adjust the top burner flame size so # does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware. Excessive

flame is hazardous.

Kee I) all plastics away flom the surPace

bniTlers.

If you smell gas, mm off the gas to the
cooktop and call a qualified service
mchnician. Nex_r use an open flame to

locam a leak.
To ax_id the possibility of a burn, alwws be

certain fllat the controls for all burners are
at die offposifion and all grams are cool

before atmmpdng m remox> d/era.
Ne_>r clean die cookmp snrl_ace when it is

hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fllmes
and wet cloths could cause smam bnlllS if

used on a hot surface.
Ne_>r lemejars or cans of fht drippings

on or near your cookmp.

Don't use alnminnnl foil to line burner

bowls. Misuse could result in a fire hazard
or damag_ to file cookmp.

Do not cover or block the area around

file cooktop knobs. This area must be kept
clear for proper _ntilation and burner
performance.

Clean only parts lismd in this Owner's
Manual.

Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the
cooktop can lead to damag> and improper
operation of the cooktop.

COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...

Cookmeatandpoultry thoroughly--meat toat least anINTERNALtemperatureof 160°Fandpoultry to at least
anINTERNALtemperatureof 180°ECookingto thesetemperaturesusuallypmtects against foodboreeillness.

LPCONVERSIONKIT

Yourcooktop is shipped from the factory set to operate only with Natural Gas.

If you wish to use your cooktop wid_ Liquefied Petroleum (;as, you nmst follow the LP
comersion instructions packed with your cooktop.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Usingthe cooktopburners. . CEA,,,ia.cescom

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

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eo suro you turntho controlknob
to OFFwhon you finishcooking.

How to Light a Burner

Your cooktop burne_ are lit by electric

ignition, eliminating the need for
standing pilot lights with constanflv
burning flames.

Push the control knob in and ttlrn it
counte_vlockwise to the LITE position.

_dter the burner ignites, turn the knob to

a(!]ust the flame size. To turn the burner

Off', ttlrn the knob clockwise as flu" as it

will go, to the OFF position.

Incaseofapowerfailure,youcanlightthe

burnerswithamatch.Holda fit matchtothe
burner,thenpushinandturnthecontrolknob

totheLITEposition.Useextremecautionwhen
lightingburnersthisway Burnersin usewhen

anelectncalpowerfailureoccurswillcontinue

tooperatenormally

Donotoperatethe burner for an extended

period of time without cookwareon the grate.

Thefinishon thegrate maychip without

cookware to absorbthehea_

Check to be surethe burneryou turnon is the
oneyou want to use.

Besuretheburnersandgratesarecoolbefore
youplaceyourhand,apotholder,cleaning

clothsorothermaterialsonthem.

Simmer and Power Burners (onsomemodels)

The fight rear and center rear burners
are best fi)r smaller pans and cooking

operations requiting carefully controlled

simmering conditions.

The fl'ont right burner is a high power
burner fi)r larger, pans and first, boilino

operations.

How to Select Flame Size

Forsab handling of cookware,never let the
flamesextend up thesides of thecookware.

_Mm'h the flame, not the knob, as you

reduce heat. XA]mn first heating is
desired, the flame size on a gas burner

should match the cookware w)u are

using.

Haines larger than the bottom of the

cookware will not result in fi_ster heating
of the cookware and could be hazardous.

Usingthe cooktopburners.

Wok This Way

Werecommendthatyouusea 14"orsmaller
fiat-bottomedwok.Makesurethewokbottom

Use a flat-bottomed wok.

sitsflatonthegrate.Theyareavailableatyour
localretailstore.

Only a fiat-bottomed wok should be used.

Stove TopGrills

Do not use stove toi _ ,grills on _our sealed
gas burneis. If you use tile stove top grill

on the sealed gas bumei; it will cause
incomplete combustion and can result

ill eN)osure to carbon monoxide levels

above allowable current standards.

Thiscanbehazardoustoyourhealth.

Do not rise a I']at-bottoilled wok on a

support ring. Placing the ring over the

burner or grate Illav Catlse the btlFner

to work imi)roi)erly, resulting in carbon
monoxide levels above allowable

standards. This could be dangerous
to wmr health.

Cookware

Ahlmimlm: Medimn-weight cookware is
recommended because it heats quickly

and evenly: Most roods brown evenly ill
an altuninun/skillet. Use saucepans with

tight-fitting lids when cooking with

II/iniIllUIll aIl/O/lnts oJ[ watei:

Enamelware:Under some conditions,

tile enalllel of SOllle cookwaI'e Ill}IV

Inelt. Follow cookware illanulilctui'ei"s

reconmmndations tot cooking methods.

Glass: There are two types (ff glass

cookware: those for oven tlse onl``'
and those tot cooktop cooking

(saucepans, coffee and tea pots).

Glass conducts heat very slowly:

CastIron:If heated slowly, most

skillets will give safisfi_ctorv results.

Hea_roofGlassCeramic:Can be used

fin" either surfi_ce or oven cooking.
It conducts heat ,,'el'}' slowly and cools

very slowly: Check cookware

manufi_cmrer's directions to be sure it

C}lI1 be tlsed on }1 gas cooktop.

StainlessSteel: This metal alone has

poor heating properties and is usually
combined with coppei; ahuninunl

or other metals fin" improved heat
distribution. (_ombination metal skillets

usually work satisiactorilv if they are used

with mediunl heat as the mantflhcturer

i'e COIIlIl/ends.

Home Canning tips

Be sure the canner is centered over

tile burnei:

Make sure tile canner is flat on tile
bottoIl/.

To prevent burns fl'om steam or heat,

rise Call[ion when canning.

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Use redpes and procedures from
reputable sources. These are available

from manufi_cmreis such as Ball: and
Ken _':and tile Department of Agriculture

Extension Service.

Flat-bottoilled cannei3 ai'e

reconmlended. Use of water bath
canneis with rippled bottoms may

extend the time required to bring
tile water to a boil.

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Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.

How to Remove Packaging Tape

To assure no (lmnage is done to the finish

of the product, the safest way to remove
the adhesive left fl'om packaging tape on
new appliances is an application of a

household liquid dishwashing detergent,

mineral oil or cooking oil.

Control Knobs

Appl.v _ith a sol) dofl_ and allow to soak.
Wipe (hT and then apply an appliance

polish to thoroughly clean and protect
the stmfi_ce,

NOTE."Theplastic tapemust be removedfromall
chrometnm. Itcannotbe removedif it isbaked on.

Pull the knob straight off the stem.

Burnercad

_ Burnerheac

Sparkigniter

(:lean up spatte_ with a damp cloth.
Renlove heavier soil with wmm, soap)'

watei:

Donot useabrasivesof anykindon thecontrol

panel

Sealed Burner Assemblies

Turn all controls OFFbefiwe removing
the burner parts.

The burner grates, caps and burner
heads can be lifted off, making them

easy to clean.

The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed when

the burner head is remoxed. _._hen one burner is
turned to LITE,all the burners spark. Do not attempt

to disassemble or clean around any burner while
another burner is on. An electric shock may result,

which could Catlse VOtl to knock over hot cookware.

The control knobs may be removed fi)r
easier cleaning. To remove a knob, pull it

straight off the stem. X*\'ash the knobs in
soap and l_;Iter but do not soak.

CAUTION:Donotoperatethe

burner without all burner parts in place.

Burnerbo,a

CAUTION:DONOT OPERATETHE
BURNERWlTHOUTALL BURNER
PARTSIN PLACE

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Careand cleaningofthecooktop.

Burner Capsand Heads

Use a sewing needle or twist-tie
to unclog the small hole in the

burner head.

NOTE: Before removing theburner caps
andheads, remember their sizeand
location. Replace them in the same location
after cleaning.

Burner caps

Lift off when cool. _'ash burner caps
in hot, soap} water and rinse with clean

water. 54m may scorn" with a plastic

scoulJng pad to relnoxe burned-on

tood particles.

Burnerheads

For proper ignition, make sm'e the
small hole in the secdon that fits oxer the

electrode is kept open. A sewing needle
or wire twist-tie works well to tmclog it.

Theshtsintheburnerheadsmustbekeptclean

at aft times for an even, unhampered flame.

Clogged or di_' bm'ner po_ts or
electrodes will not allow the bm'ner

to operate l)roperl_;,

Any spill on or arotmd an electrode must

be carefifllv cleaned. Take care to not hit
an electrode with an)_hing hard or it

could be damaged.

You should clean the burner caps and

bm'ner heads roufinel> especially after
bad spillove_s, which could clog the

openings in the bm'ner heads, i,ifi off

when cool.

To remove burned-on tood, soak the
bm'ner heads in a solution of mild liquid
detergent and hot water for 20-30

I/lintltes. For II/oI'e SttlbboFn stains_ rise
a toothbrush.

After cleaning

Before putting the burner caps and
heads back, shake out excess water and

then (h T them thoroughl) by ,setfino_ in
a wam_ oxen tor 30 minutes.

Replacement

I),eplace burner heads over the electrodes
on the cooktop, in the correct locations

according to flmir size.

Mediurnhead Sn_ ead Sinai head

Mediumhead Largehead

Make sm'e the slot in the bm'ner head is
positioned o_er the electrode.

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Replace the matching size caps onto the
heads. There is one large, two small and

t_o medium caps.

Mediumcap Smallcap Smallcap

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NOTE:Donotusesteelwoolorscouring
powderstodeantheburners.

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Mediumcap Largecap

Make sure that the heads and caps are
replaced in the correct locations.

Burner Grates

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When replacing the grates, be sure

they're positioned securely over flTe
burners.

I,ifl out when cool. (;rates should be
washed regularly and, of com_e, after

spilh)ve_. _'ash them in hot, soapy water
and rinse with clean water: When

replacing the grates, be Stli'e they aI'e

positioned securely over tile burne_.

Do not operate a burner for an extended
period of time without cookware on the
grate. Tile finish on tile grate may chip

without cookware to absorb tile heat.

Stainless Steel Surfaces (onsomemodels)

Do not use a steel-wool pa& it will
scratch the surface.

Shake bottle well.

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Place a small amo/mt of CEIL_IA

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BP.YTE '_Stainless Steel Appliance

Cleaner on a dampcloth or damp

paper towel.
Clean a small area, rubbing with

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the grain of the stainless steel if
aI)plicable.

Dry and buffwith a clean (h_, paper

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towel or soft cloth.

To get rid of bm'ned-on fi_od, place tile
grates in a covered container; Add 1/4

cup ammonia and let them soak several
hom_ or overnight. _'ash, rinse well

and dry.

_Mthough tile)' are durable, tile grates
will gradually lose their shine, regardless

ot the best care you can give them. This is
due to their continual exposure to high

temperatures. You will notice this sooner

with lighter color grates.

NOTE."Donot clean thegrates in a self-cleaning
oven.

To Order

To order CEI_d_A BRYTE '_Stainless

Steel Appliance Cleane_; please call el:u"
t()ll-ti'ee number:

National Parts Center 800.626.2002
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CERAMA BRYTE "_
Stainless Steel Appliance

Cleaner .................. # PM10X311

IMPORTANT"Donothft thecooktop.Lifting

thecooktopcanleadto damageandimproper
operationof thecooktop.

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NOTE:If a mineral oil4)ased stainless steel

appliance cleaner has been used before
to clean tile appliance, wash tile surli_ce

with dish soap and water prior to using

the CEI_]A BRYTE ')Stainless Steel

Appliance Cleanei: _Mtei" washing tile

sm_fi_ce with dish soap and water; use a
generous amo/mt of CEI_dM A BRYTE <')

Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner to
clean the appliance.

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