Magic Chef CGS3760ADC Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Guide
with Electronic Control
For Freestanding an d Slide-in Ranges
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Self-Cleaning
Gas Range
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1-4.........
CLOCK AND OVEN CONTROL 5-6................
SURFACE COOKING 7-10........................
Pilotless ignition system 7........................
Lighting surface burners 7.......................
Selecting flame size 8...........................
About the surface flame 8........................
Adjusting the flame 8............................
Conventional surface burners, select models 9......
Sealed surface burners, select models 9...........
Simmer burner, select models 9..................
Cookware 10...................................
Canning 10....................................
OVEN USE 11-18.................................
Pilotless ignition system 11.......................
Oven burner 11.................................
Oven vent 11...................................
General information 11..........................
Oven Control Lock-out feature 11.................
How to set oven to bake or roast 12...............
Preheating 13..................................
Use of aluminum foil 13..........................
Cooling fan, select models 13....................
General baking tips 13...........................
Common baking problems 14.....................
Roasting and chart 15...........................
Automatic oven cooking 16.......................
Broiling and chart 17-18.........................
SELF-CLEAN OVEN 19-20........................
CARE AND CLEANING CHART 21-23..............
MAINTENANCE 24-27............................
Cooktop 24....................................
Burner grates 24................................
Oven light 24...................................
Oven racks 25..................................
Oven door 26..................................
Oven window 26................................
Door lock lever 26..............................
Oven bottom 27................................
Storage drawer 27..............................
Leveling legs 27................................
SERVICE 28-30..................................
Electrical connection 28..........................
Proportional valve adjustment 28..................
How to remove range for cleaning and servicing 28..
Explanation of fault codes 28.....................
Troubleshooting chart 29-30......................
Adjusting oven temperature 30...................
WARRANTY 31..................................
The model and serial numbers are found on the rating plate located on the
sides of the lower range front frame. Use these numbers when requesting
INSTALLER Please leave
this manual with this appliance.
CONSUMER To save you
time, energy and money, read
and keep this manual for future
reference.
service.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Please keep your sales receipt and/or your cancelled check as proof of
purchase should warranty service be needed. Store these documents with
this booklet.
FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CALL 1-800-688-1120
8113P197-60
(06-99-01)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Thank You...for purchasing our cooking
appliance. To help you obtain the maximum in cooking
satisfaction, we offer these suggestions:
. Read this manual before using the appliance.
WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
. Review all safety and caution instructions.
. Review the Troubleshooting Chart on
pages 29 and 30 if service becomes necessary.
. Include the model and serial numbers of your
appliance when requesting service.
S Proof of purchase such as sales receipt
will be needed for warranty service.
. You can contact us at:
Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIR Center
P. O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
1-800-688-1120
In our continuing effort to improve the quality and
performance of our cooking appliances, it may be
necessary to make changes to the appliance without
revising this manual.
- 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 an d service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
· ALL RANGES CAN TIP AND
CAUSE INJURIES TO PERSONS.
· INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICES
PACKED WITH RANGE.
· FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping of the
appliance from abnormal usage or by excessive loading
of the oven door, the appliance must be secured by a
properly installed anti-tip device.
If the range is moved from the wall, be sure the anti-tip
device is engaged when the range is replaced. Look
underneath range to verify that one of the rear leveling
legs is properly engaged in the bracket slot.
The anti-tip device secures the rear leveling leg to the
floor when properly engaged. Also, be sure the range is
properly re-installed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The following instructions are based on safety
considerations and must be strictly followed to eliminate
the potential risks of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
Have your appliance installed and properly grounded by a
qualified installer according to the installation instructions.
Have the installer show you the location of the gas shut
off valve and how to shut it off in an emergency.
Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing.
To ensure proper operation and avoid possible injury or
damage to unit do not attempt to adjust, repair, service, or
replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically
recommended in this book. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified installer or servicer.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SMOKE DAMAGE
Be sure all packing materials are removed from the
appliance before operating it.
Keep area around appliance clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable
vapors and materials.
If appliance is installed near a window, proper precautions
should be taken to prevent curtains from blowing over
burners.
NEVER leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air from
the vent may ignite flammable items and may increase
pressure in closed containers which may cause them to
burst.
IN CASE OF FIRE
Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid spreading
the flame. Extinguish flame then turn on hood to remove
smoke and odor.
Use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher or baking
soda to smother fire or flame. Never use water on a
grease fire.
If fire is in the oven or broiler pan, smother by closing
oven door.
If fire is in a pan on the surface burner, cover pan. Never
attempt to pick up or move a flaming pan.
CHILD SAFETY
NEVER leave children alone or unsupervised near the
appliance when it is in use or is still hot. NEVER allow
children to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
Children must be taught that the
appliance and utensils in it can be
hot. Let hot utensils cool in a safe
place, out of reach of small children.
Children should be taught that an
appliance is not a toy. Children
should not be allowed to play with
controls or other parts of the unit.
CAUTION: NEVER store items of
interest to children in cabinets above
an appliance or on the backguard of
a range. Children climbing on the
appliance or on the appliance door
to reach items could be seriously injured.
Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away
from parts of the appliance that may become warm or hot.
Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop as they may
melt or soften if left too close to the vent or a lighted
surface burner.
Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when
exposed to heat and may be highly flammable. Avoid their
use or storage near an appliance.
To eliminate the hazard of reaching over hot surface
burners, cabinet storage should not be provided directly
above a unit. If such storage is provided, it should be
limited to items which are used infrequently and which are
safely stored in an area subjected to heat from an
appliance. Temperatures may be unsafe for some items,
such as volatile liquids, cleaners or aerosol sprays.
ABOUT YOUR APPLIANCE
NEVER use appliance as
a space heater to heat or
warm a room to prevent
potential hazard to the
user and damage to the
appliance. Also, do not
use the cooktop or oven
as a storage area for food
or cooking utensils.
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air
by blocking the oven vent or air intakes. Restriction of air
flow to the burner prevents proper performance and
increases carbon monoxide emission to unsafe levels.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Avoid touching oven vent area while oven is on and for
several minutes after oven is turned off. Some parts of the
vent and surrounding area become hot enough to cause
burns. After oven is turned off, do not touch the oven vent
or surrounding areas until they have had sufficient time to
cool.
WARNING: NEVER use
appliance door or drawer, if
equipped, as a step stool or
seat as this may result in
possible tipping of the
appliance, damage to the
appliance, and serious
injury.
Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth as
the bulb could break. Should the bulb break, disconnect
power to the appliance before removing bulb to avoid
electrical shock.
COOKING SAFETY
Always place a pan on a surface burner before turning it
on. Be sure you know which knob controls which surface
burner. Make sure the correct burner is turned on and that
the burner has ignited. When cooking is completed, turn
burner off before removing pan to prevent exposure to
burner flame.
Always adjust surface burner flame so that it does not
extend beyond the bottom edge of the pan. An excessive
flame is hazardous, wastes energy and may damage the
appliance, pan or cabinets above the appliance.
NEVER leave a surface
cooking operation unattended
especially when using a high
heat setting or when deep fat
frying. Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers
may ignite. Clean up greasy
spills as soon as possible. Do
not use high heat for extended
cooking operations.
NEVER heat an unopened container on the surface
burner or in the oven. Pressure build-up may cause
container to burst resulting in serious personal injury or
damage to the appliance.
Use dry, sturdy pot holders. Damp pot holders may cause
burns from steam. Dish towels or other substitutes should
never be used as pot holders because they can trail
across hot surface burners and ignite or get caught on
appliance parts.
Always let quantities of hot fat used for deep fat frying
cool before attempting to move or handle.
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials
accumulate in or near the appliance, hood or vent fan.
Clean hood frequently to prevent grease from
accumulating on hood or filter. When flaming foods under
the hood turn the fan on.
NEVER wear garments
made of flammable material
or loose fitting or long
hanging-sleeved apparel
while cooking. Clothing may
ignite or catch utensil
handles.
Always place oven racks in the desired positions while
oven is cool. Slide oven rack out to add or remove food,
using dry sturdy pot holders. Always avoid reaching into
the oven to add or remove food. If a rack must be moved
while hot, use a dry pot holder. Always turn the oven off at
the end of cooking.
Use care when opening the oven door. Let hot air or
steam escape before removing or replacing food.
PREPARED FOOD WARNING: Follow food
manufacturer’s instructions. If a plastic frozen food
container and/or its cover distorts, warps, or is otherwise
damaged during cooking, immediately discard the food
and its container. The food could be contaminated.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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UTENSIL SAFETY
Use pans with flat bottoms and handles that are easily
grasped and stay cool. Avoid using unstable, warped,
easily tipped or loose handled pans. Also avoid using
small pans, especially small pans with heavy handles, as
they can be unstable and easily tip. Pans that are heavy
to move when filled with food may also be hazardous.
Be sure utensil is large enough to properly contain food
and avoid boilovers. Pan size is particularly important in
deep fat frying. Be sure pan will accommodate the volume
of food that is to be added as well as the bubble action of
fat.
To minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials and
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, do
not extend handles
over adjacent surface
burners. Always turn
pan handles toward
the side or back of the
appliance, not out into
the room where they
are easily hit or
reached by small
children.
Never let a pan boil dry as this could damage the utensil
and the appliance.
CLEANING SAFETY
Turn off all controls and wait for appliance parts to cool
before touching or cleaning them. Do not touch the burner
grates or surrounding areas until they have had sufficient
time to cool.
Clean appliance with caution. Use care to avoid steam
burns if a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a
hot surface. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if
applied to a hot surface.
SELF-CLEAN OVEN
Clean only parts listed in this manual. Do not clean 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 of any kind in or around any
part of the self-clean oven.
Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan, oven
racks, and other utensils, and wipe off excessive
spillovers to prevent excessive smoke or flare ups.
CAUTION: Do not leave food or cooking utensils, etc. in
the oven during the self-clean cycle.
Slide-in ranges feature a cooling fan which operates
automatically during a clean cycle. If the fan does not turn
on, cancel the clean operation and contact an authorized
servicer.
Follow the manufacturer’s directions when using oven
cooking bags.
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, or
glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop or oven usage
without breaking due to the sudden change in
temperature.
This appliance has been tested for safe performance
using conventional cookware. Do not use any devices or
accessories that are not specifically recommended in this
manual. Do not use eyelid covers for the surface units,
stove top grills, or add-on oven convection systems. The
use of devices or accessories that are not expressly
recommended in this manual can create serious safety
hazards, result in performance problems, and reduce the
life of the components of the appliance.
It is normal for the cooktop of the range to become hot
during a self-clean cycle. Therefore, touching or lifting the
cooktop during a clean cycle should be avoided.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE AND
WARNING
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the
Governor of California to publish a list of substances
known to the State of California to cause cancer or
reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposures to such substances.
Users of this appliance are hereby warned that the
burning of gas can result in low-level exposure to some of
the listed substances, including benzene, formaldehyde
and soot, due primarily to the incomplete combustion of
natural gas or liquid petroleum (LP) fuels. Properly
adjusted burners will minimize incomplete combustion.
Exposure to these substances can also be minimized by
properly venting the burners to the outdoors.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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CLOCK AND OVEN CONTROL
Bake
Broil
Broil
Self
Clean
Cook
Time
Stop
Time
HOW TO SET CLOCK
1. Press CLOCK pad.
2. Press or press and hold
Y or B pad until correct
time of day appears in
display.
S Display will flash when power is supplied to unit.
S Clock time cannot be changed if oven is set for timed
bake or delayed clean operation. Cancel the
operation before setting the clock.
S Press CLOCK pad to recall time of day when another
function is displayed.
Timer
then
Clock
Y
B
Y
B
Timer
Clock
Cancel
Press or press and hold these pads
to enter time, oven temperature or
to select HI or LO broil.
Press this pad to cancel all
operations except the TIMER. The
time of day will reappear in the
display.
HOW TO SET TIMER
1. Press TIMER pad.
2. Press or press and hold
Y or B pad until correct
time appears in display.
S The timer feature does not operate the oven.
S The timer can be set from 1 minute [0HR:01] up to
99 hours and 59 minutes [99:59].
S The timer will start automatically. Flashing colon
indicates that the timer is in use. One long beep
signals the end of the timer operation.
S Press and hold TIMER pad for 3 seconds to cancel
timer. Time of day will reappear in the display.
Timer
then
Clock
Y
B
CLOCK DISPLAY DISABLE FEATURE
If you prefer that the time of day is not displayed:
1. Press and hold both
CLOCK and CANCEL
pads for 3 seconds.
2. Repeat step 1 to reactivate
clock feature.
S Press CLOCK pad to recall the time of day when
the clock is disabled. The time of day will appear in
the display for 4 seconds.
S If a power failure occurs when the clock has been
disabled, the display will not flash when power is
restored.
Timer
and
Clock
Cancel
“END OF TIMER” BEEPS
You have a choice of three “end of timer” reminder beeps.
S
S Option 1: One beep then one beep every 30 seconds
SS
for the next 5 minutes or until canceled.
S
S Option 2: One beep then one beep every minute for the
SS
next 12 hours or until canceled.
S
S Option 3: One beep. There are no other beeps. (Default
SS
option.)
How to select the desired option:
1. Press and hold both
TIMER and CANCEL
pads for 3 seconds.
S A single beep will sound.
S Display will show current option.
2. Press Y or B pad to
select the option number
you wish.
S The current time of day will reappear in the display
after 4 seconds.
Timer
Clock
and
Y
B
Cancel
CLOCK AND OVEN CONTROL
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HOW TO SET OVEN TO BAKE OR ROAST
1. Press BAKE pad.
2. Press Y or B pad until
correct oven temperature
appears in display.
See page 12 for additional information.
Bake
then
Y
B
HOW TO SET OVEN TO BROIL
1. Press BROIL pad.
2. Press Y or B pad to
select HI or LO broil.
See page 17 for additional information.
Broil
then
Y
B
HOW TO SET OVEN TO SELF-CLEAN
1. Close and lock oven door.
2. Press SELF-CLEAN pad.
3. Oven will automatically
clean for 3 hours or,
press Y or B pad and
select 2 to 4 hours.
S Beeps will sound and “door” will appear in display if
oven door is not properly locked.
See pages 19 and 20 for additional information.
Self
Clean
then
Y
B
12 HOUR ENERGY SAVER FEATURE
The 12 Hour Energy Saver feature automatically turns off
the oven if it is accidently left on for over 12 hours.
To deactivate this feature so the oven will NOT turn off
automatically at the end of 12 hours:
1. Press and hold CLOCK pad
for 3 seconds.
2. Press Y or B pad until
8888 appears in the display.
S Current time of day will reappear in the display after
4 seconds.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to reactivate this feature.
S 12 will appear in display to indicate the Energy Saver
feature is reactivated.
Timer
then
Clock
Y
B
HI
LO
HOW TO SET TIMED COOK OPERATION
1. Press COOK TIME pad
and enter desired
cooking time.
2. Press BAKE pad and
enter oven temperature.
Cook
Time
Bake
then
then
Y
B
Y
B
3. To delay the start of cooking:
Press STOP TIME pad
and enter the time you
wish the oven to turn off.
S Oven will automatically turn on and off at the
preselected times. Beeps will signal the end of
cooking.
See page 16 for additional information.
Stop
Time
then
“END OF TIMED COOK” BEEPS
You have a choice of three “end of cooking” reminder
beeps for the Automatic Timed Cook feature.
S
S Option 1: Four beeps then one beep every 30 seconds
SS
for the next 5 minutes or until CANCEL pad is
pressed. (Default option.)
S
S Option 2: Four beeps then one beep every minute for
SS
the next 12 hours or until CANCEL pad is pressed.
S
S Option 3: Four beeps. There are no other beeps.
SS
How to select the desired option:
1. Press and hold both
COOK TIME and
CANCEL pads for 3
seconds.
S A single beep will sound.
S Display will show current option.
2. Press Y or B pad to
select the option number
you wish.
S The current time of day will
reappear in the display after
4 seconds.
Cook
Time
and
Y
B
Cancel
Y
B
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SURFACE COOKING
PILOTLESS IGNITION SYSTEM
Your range is equipped with pilotless ignition. Be sure all
surface controls are set in the OFF position prior to
supplying gas to the appliance.
IMPORTANT: When the appliance is first installed, the
surface burners may be difficult to light due to air in the
gas line. This may also occur if the appliance has been
disconnected from the main gas supply or if it has not
been used for several days or weeks.
To remove the air in the gas line, hold a lighted match
next to the burner head and turn the knob on. When
the burner lights, either adjust the knob to the desired
flame size or turn the burner off.
Pilotless ignition uses a spark from the ignitor to light the
burner. There are two ignitors for conventional surface
burners. Each sealed burner has its own ignitor. Once the
burner lights, turn the knob to the desired setting. The
clicking sound will not stop until the knob is turned from
the LITE position.
LIGHTING SURFACE BURNERS
To prevent damage to the cooktop or pan, never operate
surface burner without a pan in place, never allow a pan
to boil dry and never operate a surface burner on HIGH
for extended periods of time.
To light surface burner:
1. Place a pan on the burner grate.
NOTE: The burner flame may lift off the burner head
and a “roaring” sound may be heard if a pan is not
placed on the grate before lighting the burner.
2. Push in and turn knob to the LITE position.
A clicking sound will be heard and the burner will light.
When one burner is turned on, all ignitors will spark.
Ignitor
NOTE: The surface burner will not light if the ignitor is
damaged, broken, soiled or wet. Also, the burner will not
light if the small port beneath the ignitor is blocked. See
page 23 for cleaning instructions.
3. After the burner lights, turn the knob to the desired
flame size. The ignitors will continue to spark until the
knob is turned from the LITE position.
CAUTION: If the flame should go out during a cooking
operation, turn the burner off. If gas has accumulated
and a strong gas odor is detected, wait 5 minutes for
the gas odor to disappear before relighting burner.
To light surface burner during a power failure:
1. Be sure all controls are in the OFF position.
2. Hold a lighted match to the desired surface burner
head.
3. Push in and turn knob to the LITE position. The burner
will then light.
4. Adjust the flame to the desired flame size.
CAUTION: When lighting the surface burner, be sure
all of the controls are in the OFF position. Strike the
match first and hold it in position before turning the
knob to the LITE position.
SURFACE COOKING
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SELECTING FLAME SIZE
Use a HIGH flame setting to quickly bring liquids to a boil
or to begin a cooking operation. Then reduce to a lower
setting to continue cooking. Never leave food
unattended when using a HIGH flame setting.
An intermediate flame size is used to continue a cooking
operation. Food will not cook any faster when a higher
flame setting is used than needed to maintain a gentle
boil. Remember, water boils at the same temperature
whether boiling gently or vigorously.
Use LO to simmer or keep foods at serving temperatures.
Some cooking may take place on the LO setting if the
cooking utensil is covered. If food does boil on the LO
setting, it is possible to reduce the heat by rotating the
knob toward the OFF position.
ABOUT THE SURFACE BURNER FLAME
A properly adjusted burner with clean ports will light within
a few seconds.
On natural gas, the flame will be blue with a deeper blue
core; there should be no trace of yellow in the flame.
A yellow flame indicates an improper mixture of air/gas.
This wastes fuel, so have a serviceman adjust the mixture
if a yellow flame occurs.
On LP gas, some yellow tipping is acceptable. This is
normal and adjustment is not necessary.
You may hear a “popping” sound on some types of gas
when the surface burner is turned off. This is a normal
operating sound of the burner.
ADJUSTING THE FLAME
Adjust the flame size so it
does not extend beyond
the edge of the cooking
utensil. This is for personal
safety and to prevent
possible damage to the
appliance, pan, or cabinets
above the appliance. This
also improves cooking
efficiency.
NOTE: If a knob is turned very quickly from the HI to the
LO setting, the flame may go out, particularly if the burner
is cold. If this occurs, turn the knob to the OFF position.
Wait several seconds, then light the burner again.
Be sure to adjust the knob so there is an adequate supply
of gas to maintain a stable flame on the burner. Check to
be sure burner is lit and the flame is stable.
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SURFACE COOKING
CONVENTIONAL SURFACE BURNERS
Under no circumstances are the surface burner
assemblies to be taken apart for cleaning. The surface
burner assembly can be removed to clean the burner box
area.
Freestanding Range Only:
The two surface burner assemblies are secured in place
during transportation with screws. Once the range is
installed, these screws may be removed to allow quick
and easy removal of the burner assemblies.
SEALED SURFACE BURNERS
The porcelain on the burner is durable but over time and
with use may gradually lose its shine.
The sealed surface burners are secured to the cooktop
and are NOT designed to be removed by the consumer.
Select models feature one or two special SUPER HIGH
SPEED sealed burners located at the right-front and
left-rear. Use these burners to quickly bring water to a boil
and when using larger pans. See information on rating
plate, located on the lower range front frame behind the
broiler door or lower panel, to determine if your appliance
features these burners.
Clean burner cap after each use especially if a spillover
occurs. A soiled burner may result in improper ignition or
an uneven flame. When cleaning the sealed surface
burner, use care to prevent damage to the ignitor. If a
cleaning cloth should catch the ignitor, it could be
damaged or broken.
Lip
Ports
To remove: Allow the burner assembly to cool. Lift up
cooktop. Grasp the burner assembly and rotate it slightly
toward the left to release the two tabs on the assembly.
Then lift the assembly and pull toward the back of the
cooktop until the air shutter ends on the assembly release
from the valves.
To replace: Insert the air shutter ends on the burner
assembly over the valves and lower the assembly into
place. Be sure to secure the two tabs on the burner
assembly into the two slots on the burner support bracket
which is mounted to the burner box bottom. (NOTE: If the
tabs are not properly inserted into the slots, the assembly
may rock and the burners may not light properly.)
Ignitor
Port directly below ignitor
The surface burner will not light if the ignitor is damaged,
broken, soiled or wet. The burner will also not light if the
ports, especially the small port located directly below the
ignitor, are blocked.
NOTE: When one surface burner is turned to the LITE
position, all four ignitors will spark. Once the burner lights,
turn the knob to the desired flame size.
SIMMER BURNER, select models
Select models feature a low turn down simmer burner
located at the right rear position. Use this burner to keep
foods warm, melt chocolate or gently simmer sauces,
soups or stews. Check the rating plate (see front cover for
location) to determine if your range is equipped with this
feature.
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