GAS ON METAL COOKTOP
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE DES MATIERES
COOKTOP SAFETY ........................................................................ 2
COOK'FOP USE .............................................................................. 4
Cooktop Controls ......................................................................... 5
Surface Burners ........................................................................... 6
Surface Grates ............................................................................. 6
Home Canning ............................................................................. 7
Cookware ..................................................................................... 7
COOK'FOP CARE ............................................................................ 7
General Cleaning .......................................................................... 7
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................... 8
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ........................................................... 9
In the U.S.A.................................................................................. 9
Accessories List ........................................................................... 9
In Canada ..................................................................................... 9
WAR RANTY .................................................................................. 10
SleCURITle DE LA TABLE DE CUISSON .................................... 11
UTILISATION DE LA TABLE DE CUlSSON ................................ 13
Commandes de la table de cuisson .......................................... 14
Breleurs de surface .................................................................... 15
Grilles de surface ........................................................................ 15
Preparation de conserves & la maison ....................................... 16
Ustensiles de cuisson ................................................................ 16
ENTRETIEN DE LA TABLE DE CUlSSON .................................. 17
Nettoyage gen6ral ...................................................................... 17
DI_PANNAGE ................................................................................. 18
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ......................................................... 19
Au Canada .................................................................................. 19
Liste d'accessoires ..................................................................... 19
GARANTIE ..................................................................................... 20
COOKTOP SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.
All safety messages willtell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
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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 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, service agency or
the gas supplier,
WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.
Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA.
For more information, contact your gas supplier.
If a gas leak is detected, follow the "What to do if you smell gas" instructions.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, [] This cooktop is equipped with a three-prong grounding
injury to persons, or damage when using the cooktop, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
[] WARNING: NEVER use this appliance as a space
heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in
carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the cooktop.
• CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children in
cabinets above the cooktop - children climbing on the
cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.
• Proper Installation - The cooktop, when installed, must be
electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Code, ANSl/NFPA70 or the Canadian Electrical Code,
Part 1. Be sure the cooktop is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician.
SAVE THESE
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.
[] Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the
cooktop.
[] Injuries may result from the misuse of the cooktop such as
stepping, leaning, or sitting on the top surface.
[] Maintenance - Keep cooktop area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
[] Storage on the cooktop - Flammable materials should not
be stored on or near surface units.
[] Top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not
extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.
INSTRUCTIONS
COOKTOP USE
NOTE: Burner ratings listed below are for Natural gas.
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A. Left rear surface simmer burner (5,000 Btulh)
B. Right rear surface burner (9,200 Btu/h)
C. Left front surface burner (12,500 Btu/h)
D. Right front surface burner (15,000 Btu/h)
A. Left front surface burner (12,500 Btu/h)
B. Left rear surface burner (9,200 Btu/h)
C. Center surface simmer burner (5,000 Btu/h)
D. Right rear surface burner (8,000 Btu/h)
E. Right front surface burner (15,000 Btu/h)
Fire Hazard
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.
IMPORTANT: Your cooktop is factory-set for use with Natural
Gas. If you wish to use LP Gas, an LP Gas Conversion Kit is
included with your new cooktop. See the instructions included
with the LP Gas Conversion Kit for details on making this
conversion.
Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when
control knobs are turned on.
The large burners (15,000 Btu/h [British Thermal Units] and
12,500 Btu/h) provide the highest heat setting, and are ideal for
cooking large quantities of food or liquid, using large pots and
pans. The small burners (9,200 Btu/h, 8,000 Btu/h and
5,000 Btu/h) allow more accurate simmer control at the lowest
setting, and are ideal for cooking smaller quantities of food, using
smaller pots and pans.
Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate.
Do not operate a burner while using empty cookware or without
any cookware on the grate.
NOTE: Visually check that the burner has lit. If the burner does
not ignite, listen for a clicking sound. If you do not hear the igniter
click, turn off the burner. Check for a tripped circuit breaker or
blown household fuse.
Proper grounding and polarity are necessary for correct operation
of the electric ignition system. If the wall receptacle does not
provide correct polarity, the igniters will become grounded and
occasionally click, even after the burner has ignited. Contact a
trained repair specialist to check the wall receptacle to see
whether it is wired with the correct polarity.
To Set:
1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to light the burner.
All surface burners will click. Only the burner that has been
turned on will produce a flame.
2. Turn knob to anywhere between HIGH and LOW. Use the
following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
High
Medium
between High and
Low
Low
area may become hot.
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• Start food cooking.
• Bring liquid to a boil.
• Hold arapid boil.
• Quickly brown or sear food.
• Fry or saute foods.
• Maintain a slow boil.
• Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
• Stew or steam foods.
• Simmer.
• Keep food warm.
Cooktop Burners
High Performance Burner*
There is 1 high speed burner on the cooktop, located in the right
front position. This burner offers higher speed cooking that can
be used to quickly bring water to a boil and for large-quantity
cooking.
Simmer Burners*
Simmer burners are located in the left rear position (on some
models) or the center position. The simmer burner offers a lower
Btu/h flame for delicate sauces or melting chocolate.
*Btu/h rating will vary when using LP gas.
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Power Failure
The ignition feature will not operate during a power failure.
In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit
manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob
counterclockwise. After burner lights, turn knob to setting.
IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air around the burner grate edges.
Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using a
surface burner. A clean burner cap will help avoid poor ignition
and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover
and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the
"General Cleaning" section.
A. Burner cap
B. Afignment pins
C. Igniter
D. Burner base
E. Gas tube opening
Gas tube opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube
opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil
and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other
material to enter the gas tube opening. Keep spillovers out of the
gas tube opening by always using a burner cap.
To Clean:
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the cooktop is cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust
removers.
1. Remove the burner cap from the burner base and clean
according to "General Cleaning" section.
2. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.
3. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do
not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden
toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a
trained repair specialist.
4.
Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins on
the cap are properly aligned with the burner base.
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B. Correct
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Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap
alignment. If the burner still does not light, turn off the burner.
Do not service the burner yourself. Contact a trained repair
specialist.
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A. 1-11/2"(25-38 mm)
B. Burner ports
Burner ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size
and shape as shown above. A good flame is blue in color, 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.
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The grates must be properly positioned before cooking. In the
proper position the grates should be flush and level. Improper
installation of the gates may result in chipping or scratching of
the cooktop.
To ensure proper positioning, align bumpers on grate bottom with
the indentations in the cooktop.
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A.Bumpers/grate alignment indentations
Although the burner grates are durable, they will gradually lose
their shine and/or discolor due to the high temperatures of the
gas flame.
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