Enhanced convenience. Better cooking. Easy maintenance. Your new gas
range has been designed to bring you these benefits and more.
• Bigger is better
With a capacity of 5.8 cubic feet, your new range has more space than
many other leading brands in the United States and Canadian markets.
This means greater convenience for you when cooking for the holidays or
when entertaining.
• A cooktop with 5 burners
Power burners, simmer burners, as well as a center oval burner provide
flexible cooktop heat for a variety of cookware.
The center oval burner provides even heating over large areas, so it is
perfect for griddle cooking.
All electrical and gas equipment with moving parts can be dangerous. Please read the
important safety instructions for this appliance in this manual. The instructions must be
followed to minimize the risk of injury, death, or property damage.
Save this manual. Please Do Not Discard.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:
Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk.
WARNING
Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or
CAUTION
CAUTION
property damage.
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or
personal injury when using your gas range, follow these basic
safety precautions:
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions explicitly.
Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
Make sure the range is plugged into an earth grounded
electrical outlet to prevent electric shock. An outlet equipped
with a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) is highly recommended.
Call the service center for help. see page 80.
Note
These warning icons are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please observe them explicitly.
Do not discard this manual. Please keep it in a safe place for future reference.
To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach an approved anti-tip device
to the floor. (See Installing the Anti-Tip Device in the Installation Instructions.)
Check for proper installation by carefully tipping the range forward. The anti-tip
device should engage and prevent the range from tipping over.
If the range is pulled out away from the wall for any reason, make sure the antitip device is reengaged after the range has been pushed back into place.
Follow the installation instructions found in the Installation Manual. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in death, serious personal injury, and / or
property damage.
DO NOT step / sit / lean on the door or drawer to prevent accidental tipping of
the range.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Follow basic precautions when installing and using this range to reduce the risk
WARNING
of fire, electrical shock, injury, or death to persons, including:
Installation and Service
This range must be properly located and installed in accordance with the
installation instructions before it is used.
Professional installation is strongly recommended.
Due to the size and weight of the range, it is highly recommended that two or
more people move or install this appliance.
All ranges can tip over and cause severe injuries. Install the anti-tip device
packed with this range following the instructions found in the Installation
Instructions.
Never try to repair or replace this appliance on your own unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. This appliance should be serviced only by a
qualified service technician.
Know the location of the gas shut-o valve and how to shut it o if necessary.
Properly remove or destroy the packaging materials after the appliance is
unpacked.
Grates and griddles (if equipped) are heavy. They can be dangerous if dropped.
The inner portion of the split oven rack (if equipped) could drop down
accidentally if not assembled properly. Place the inner rack in the proper
position within the outer rack.
Always position the oven racks at the same level on each cavity side. Uneven
racks could cause food to slide to the lower side, posing a risk of burns.
Danger to Children
Do not store any object of interest to children on the cooktop or backguard
of the range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could be killed or
seriously injured.
The inner rack of the Split Rack can be dropped if it is not assembled properly.
Place the Inner rack in the proper place on the Outer rack. Always insert the
rack or split rack assembly (if equipped) on the same level of the oven cavity
side.
Keep children away from the door when opening or closing it as they may
bump themselves on the door or catch their fingers in the door.
Keep all packaging materials out of reach of children. Children may play with
them. Failure to dispose of plastic bags could result in suocation.
Do not leave children alone or unattended in an area where a range is in use.
They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of a range.
Do not let little children touch the range.
The cooktop grates and griddle (if equipped) are heavy and presents a risk of
injury if dropped on a foot. Teach children not to touch or play with grates or
griddle.
Teach children not to touch or play with the controls or any part of the range.
We recommend you utilize the control / door lockout feature to reduce the risk
of mis-use by children.
Before disposing of the range, cut o the power cord to prevent it from being
connected to a power source. Remove the door to prevent children and
animals from getting trapped.
Fire
Do not touch oven burners, drawer burners, or interior surfaces of the oven
during or immediately after cooking. Cooking surfaces, grates, cooktop burners
and caps, as well as oven walls may be hot even though they are dark in color.
Interior oven surfaces can become hot enough to cause burns. During and
after use, do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact
oven burners, drawer burners, or interior surfaces of the oven until they have
had sucient time to cool.
Do not let a pot holder touch a hot heating element. Do not use a towel or
other bulky cloth as a pot holder.
Do not use your range to heat unopened food containers or to dry wet items or
clothing.
Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. Clean vents frequently to avoid grease
buildup. See page 55. There can be slight popping sound during oven cooking.
This sound may occur during the normal oven burner cycling, when the oven
burner flame is extinguished.
Never use your range for any purposes but cooking. Doing so could result in
carbon monoxide poisoning and/or overheating of the oven.
Do not wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using this appliance.
DO NOT STORE OR USE combustible materials, gasoline, or other flammable
vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this appliance. See “WHAT TO DO IF YOU
SMELL GAS” under the Gas Warnings.
Do not pour water into the cooktop well while cleaning the cooktop. This could
leak down into the range gas and electrical systems creating a risk of electrical
shock or high levels of Carbon Monoxide, due to corrosion of the gas valves or
ports.
Do not use water on a grease fire. Water might cause a grease fire to explode,
spreading the fire and creating a larger fire and health hazard. To put out a
grease fire, turn o the heat source and smother the fire with tight-fitting lid or
use a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause
smoke, and greasy spillovers could ignite.
Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks. Instead, use a brush to spread a
soapy water mixture around the area you are checking. If there is a gas leak,
you will see small bubbles in the soapy water mixture at the point of the leak.
Do not place portable appliances, or any other object other than cookware on
the cooktop. Damage or fire could occur if the cooktop is hot.
Do not attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, or
has missing or broken parts.
Never place plastic, paper, or other items that could melt or burn near the oven
vents or any of the surface burners.
If the self-clean mode malfunctions, turn the oven o and disconnect the power
supply. Refer to pages 77 and 78 to contact a qualified service technician.
There can be slight popping sound during oven cooking.
Use care when opening the oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before
removing or placing food in a hot oven.
Use only dry pot holders. Putting moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces
may result in burns from steam.
Surface Burner Warnings
– The burner spreader can be blocked by food or dust. Clean the spreader
if it appears blocked. If you clean the spreader with water, assemble it only
after it is completely dry. If the spreader is wet, it might prevent the burners
from igniting.
– Do not pour water on the cooktop for cleaning. It can get inside the range
and cause the parts inside to rust.
– Only ignite the cooktop burners with the burner caps in place. If the
burner caps are not in place, you can damage the controls or cause an
unintended large or dangerous flame.
– Heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling. To prevent
delayed eruptive boiling, ALWAYS allow heated beverages to stand at least
20 seconds after you have turned the burner o so that the temperature
in the liquid can stabilize. In the event of scalding, follow these FIRST AID
instructions:
• Immerse the scalded area in cold water for at least 10 minutes
• Cover with clean, dry dressing
• Do not apply any creams, oils or lotions
– The ‘Spark mark’ on the Dual burner spreader must be placed beside the
electrode when it is assembled to prevent an abnormal flame.
– After turning on a surface burner, check to make sure that the burner has
ignited. Adjust the level of the flame by turning the burner knob.
– When you set a burner to simmer, do not turn the burner knob quickly.
If the instructions in this manual are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
WARNING
may result, causing death, personal injury, or property damage.
If you smell gas:
1. Close the valve and do not use the range.
2. DO NOT light a match, candle, or cigarette.
3. DO NOT turn on any gas or electric appliances.
4. DO NOT touch any electrical switches or plug a power cord into an outlet.
5. DO NOT use any phone in your building.
6. Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.
7. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
8. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Read instructions completely and carefully.
Installation of this range must conform with local codes or, in the absence of
local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA.54, latest
edition. In Canada, installation must conform with the current Natural Gas
Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1, or the current Propane Installation Code,
CAN/CGA-B149.2, and with local codes where applicable. This range has
been design-certified by ETL according to ANSI Z21.1, latest edition, and
Canadian Gas Association according to CAN/CGA-1.1, latest edition.
Do not install this range in a place which is exposed to a strong draft.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service
agency, or gas supplier.
Have the installer show you the location of the gas shut-o valve and how to
shut it o.
Always use NEW flexible connectors when installing a gas appliance. Never
reuse old flexible connectors. The use of old flexible connectors can cause gas
leaks and personal injury.
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 oven.
Never block the oven vents (air openings). They provide the air inlet and
exhaust that are necessary for the oven to operate properly with correct
combustion.
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the
Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to
cause birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to
warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to three of these substances,
WARNING
namely, 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 yellow flame, will minimize incomplete
combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized by venting with
an open window or by using a ventilation fan or hood.
IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF
MASSACHUSETTS
This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter qualified or
licensed by the State of Massachusetts.
When using ball-type gas shut-o valves, you must use the T-handle type.
Multiple flexible gas lines must not be connected in series.
Comply with the following electrical instructions and requirements to avoid
death, personal injury from electric shock, and/or property damage from fire:
1. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
2. DO NOT remove the ground prong.
3. DO NOT use an adapter.
4. NEVER use an extension cord.
Use a dedicated 120-volt, 60-Hz, 20-amp, AC, fused electrical circuit for this
appliance. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. DO NOT plug
more than one appliance into this circuit.
The range is supplied with a 3-pronged grounded plug. This cord MUST be
plugged into a mating, grounded 3-prong outlet that meets all local codes and
ordinances. If you are unsure your electrical outlet is properly grounded, have it
checked by a licensed electrician.
If codes permit the use of a separate ground wire, we recommend that a
qualified electrician determine the proper path for this ground wire.
Electrical service to the range must conform to local codes. Barring local
codes, it should meet the latest ANSI/NFPA No. 70 – Latest Revision (for the
U.S.) or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 – Latest Revisions.
It is the personal responsibility of the appliance owner to provide the correct
electrical service for this appliance.
NEVER connect the ground wire to plastic plumbing lines, gas lines, or hot
water pipes.
DO NOT modify the plug provided with the appliance.
This appliance must be Earth grounded. In the event of a malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by providing a
path for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a
grounding plug. The plug must be firmly plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with the local codes and ordinances.
Improper connection of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
WARNING
Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
NEVER modify the plug provided with the appliance. If it does not fit the
existing outlet, have a qualified electrician install a proper outlet.
INSTALLATION WARNINGS
Have your range installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer, in
accordance with the installation instructions. Any adjustment and service
should be performed only by qualified gas range installers or service
technicians.
Be sure your range is correctly installed and adjusted by a qualified service
technician or installer for the type of gas (natural or LP) you will use. For your
range to utilize LP gas, the installer must replace the 5 surface burner orifices
and 2 oven orifices with the provided LP orifice set, and reverse the GPR
adapter.
These adjustments must be made by a qualified service technician in
WARNING
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all codes and
requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in serious injury or property damage. The qualified
agency performing this work assumes the gas conversion responsibility.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is
specifically recommended in this manual. All other service should be referred to
a qualified technician.
This appliance must be properly grounded. Plug your range into a 120volt grounded outlet that is only used for this appliance. Do not remove the
grounding (third) prong from the plug. Firmly plug the power cord into the wall
outlet. If you are not sure your electrical outlet is grounded, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to have a properly grounded, three-prong outlet
installed in accordance with local and national codes. Do not use a damaged
power plug or loose wall outlet. Do not use an extension cord with this
appliance. In addition, do not use an adapter or otherwise defeat the grounding
plug. If you do not have a proper outlet or have any doubts about the outlet,
consult a licensed electrician.
Locate the range out of kitchen trac paths and drafty locations to prevent
poor air circulation.
This appliance should be positioned so that the power plug is easily accessible.
Do not install in an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather
conditions.
Remove all packaging materials from the range before operating it. These
materials can ignite, causing smoke and/or fire damage.
Install this appliance on a level and hard floor that can support its weight.
Synthetic flooring, like linoleum, must withstand 180 °F (82 °C) temperatures
without shrinking, warping, or discoloring. Never install the range directly over
interior kitchen carpeting unless a sheet of 0.25-inch plywood or a similar
insulator is placed between the range and carpeting.
Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlet and
exhaust necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion.
Air openings are located behind the range, under the oven control panel, at
the top and bottom of the oven door, and under the lower warming or storage
drawer.
Large scratches on or sharp blows to the door glass can cause the glass
to break or shatter.
Make sure the wall coverings around the range can withstand heat, up to 200 °F
(93 °C), generated by the range.
Avoid placing cabinets above the range. This reduces the hazard caused by
reaching over the open flames of operating burners.
Do not put any combustible material or items around the range.
If cabinets are placed above the range, allow a minimum clearance of 40
in (102 cm) between the cooking surface and the bottom of unprotected
cabinets.
Install a ventilation hood or an externally vented Over The Range Microwave
Oven over the range cooktop that is as wide as the range, centered over
the range, and projects forward beyond the front of the cabinets. See the
Installation instructions
Remove all tape and packaging. Make sure the burners are properly seated
and level.
Remove any accessories from the oven and/or lower drawer.
Check to make sure no range parts have come loose during shipping.
Follow basic precautions when installing and using this range to reduce the risk
WARNING
of fire, electrical shock, injury, or death to persons, including:
Use proper pan sizes. Avoid pans that are unstable or warped. Select
cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the burner grates. To
avoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large enough to contain your food.
This will save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations of food,
since heavy spattering or spillovers left on the range can ignite. Use pans with
handles that can be easily grasped and remain cool.
Do not use pots or pans larger than the grate on a grate. Using pots or pans
larger than a grate may cause the pots or pans to discolor or deform. It can
also cause units or the wall around the grate to ignite and may generate excess
carbon monoxide.
Always use the LITE position when igniting the top burners. Make sure the
burners have ignited.
If ignition fails, turn the knob to O and wait until the gas already emitted has
dissipated. If you keep the knob in the LITE position without proper ignition, the
emitted gas might cause an explosion.
Never leave the surface burners unattended at HIGH flame settings. Boilovers
cause smoking, and greasy spillovers can ignite.
Stand away from the range when frying.
Adjust the top burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the
cookware. Flames that extend past cookware edges can be hazardous.
To decrease spattering when cooking foods with lots of liquid, such as meat
sauce or stew, adjust the the flame to low and stir frequently.
Only use dry pot holders. Pot holders with moisture in them can release steam
and cause burns if they come in contact with hot surfaces.
Keep pot holders away from open flames when lifting cookware. Never use a
towel or bulky cloth in place of a pot holder.
Keep all plastic away from the surface burners or any open flame.
When using glass cookware, make sure it is designed for top-of-range cooking.
Always make sure cookware handles are turned to the side or rear of the
cooktop, but not over other surface burners. This will minimize the chance of
burns, spillovers, and the ignition of flammable materials that can be caused if
pots or pans are bumped accidently.
Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range. They could
ignite and burn you if they touch a surface burner.
Take care that your hands do not touch the burners when they are on. Turn o
the burners when you change a pan or pot.
Always heat frying oils slowly, and watch as they heat. If you are frying foods
at high heat, carefully watch during the cooking process. If a combination of
fats or oils are to be used during frying, they need to be stirred together before
heating.
Use a deep fryer thermometer whenever possible. This prevents overheating
the fryer beyond the smoking point.
Use as little oil as possible for shallow or deep-fat frying. Using too much oil
can cause spillovers when food is added.
Items should always be removed from the cooktop when they are done
cooking.
Never leave plastic items on the cooktop. Hot air from the vent can melt or
ignite plastic items or cause a building up of dangerous pressure in closed
plastic containers.
This cooktop is not designed to flame foods or cook with a wok or wok ring
attachment. If foods are flamed, they should only be flamed under a ventilation
hood that is on.
Always make sure foods being fried are thawed and dried. Moisture of any kind
can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan.
Never move a pan or deep-fat fryer full of hot fat. Always let it cool before
moving.
Always make sure the controls are OFF and the grates are cool before you
remove them to prevent any possibility of burning.
If the range is located near a window, NEVER hang long curtains or paper
blinds on that window. They could blow over the surface burners and ignite,
causing a fire hazard.
Grease is flammable and should be handled very carefully. Never try to
extinguish a grease fire with water.
If you smell gas, turn o the gas to the range and call a qualified service
technician. NEVER use an open flame to locate a leak.
Always turn o the surface burner controls before removing cookware. All
surface burner controls should be turned OFF when you are not cooking.
Always turn the burners o before you go to sleep or go out.
NEVER cover any holes or passages in the bottom oven cover. NEVER cover
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an entire oven rack with aluminum foil or like material. Covering the bottom
cover and/or racks blocks airflow through the oven and could cause carbon
monoxide poisoning.
Do not use aluminum foil or foil liners anywhere in the oven. Misuse traps heat
and could cause a fire hazard or damage the range.
Always follow the manufacturer’s directions when using cooking or roasting
bags in the oven.
DO NOT clean the door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal.
Care should be taken not to damage or move the gasket.
Do not strike the oven glass. Do not spray water onto the oven glass when the
oven is on or just after you have turned the oven o.
Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The
escaping hot air and steam can cause burns.
Do not use the oven for storage. Stored items can be damaged or ignite.
Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
Reposition oven racks only when the oven is cool to prevent burning or
personal injury.
Do not heat unopened containers. Pressure in the container could build up,
resulting in an explosion and/or personal injury.
Only use glass cookware that is recommended for use in gas ovens.
This prevents fire flare-ups from stored grease buildup.
Do not broil meat too close to the burner flame. Trim excess fat from meat
before cooking. Meat fat can ignite, causing a fire hazard.
If a grease fire should occur in the oven, turn o the oven by pressing the
Clear/O pad. Keep the oven door closed to put out the fire.
Always bake and/or broil with the oven door closed. Broiling with the door
partially or fully open can damage the surface burner control knobs and even
the kitchen counter.
Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline,
and other flammable vapors and liquids.
Do not use the oven to dry paper, clothes, etc. Such items might catch fire if
overheated.
ELECTRIC WARMING DRAWER
OR LOWER STORAGE DRAWER
WARNINGS
The warming drawer is designed to keep hot cooked foods at serving
temperature. Always start with hot food. Cold or room-temperature foods
cannot be heated, warmed, or cooked in the warming drawer.
Do not touch the interior drawer surface or heating element. These surfaces
may be hot and could burn you.
Use care when opening the drawer. Escaping hot air and/or steam can cause
burns or personal injury.
Do not use aluminum foil to line the lower drawer. Aluminum foil will trap heat
and alter the warming performance of the drawer. It could also damage the
interior finish.
Never use the lower/warming drawer in the upper oven. Never put the lower/
warming drawer in the upper oven during a self-cleaning cycle.
Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in or near the lower drawer.
Do not leave or store paper products, plastics, canned food, or combustible
materials in the drawer. Do not use the drawer to dry newspapers. They could
ignite. Plastic items could melt.
Follow basic precautions when installing and using this range to reduce the risk
WARNING
of fire, electrical shock, injury, or death to persons, including:
Do not leave children unattended near the range during a self-cleaning cycle.
The outside surfaces of the range get hot enough to burn if touched.
Stand away from the range when opening the oven door after a self-cleaning
cycle. The oven will be VERY HOT and the escaping hot air and steam can
cause burns.
Remove all racks and other utensils from the oven before starting a self clean
cycle. The oven racks may become damaged, and foreign objects could ignite
if left within the oven cavity.
Wipe o any excess spillage before using the self-cleaning operation.
Remove all cookware, oven probes, and any aluminum foil before using the
self-cleaning operation.
Never self-clean with the lower drawer or drawer pan placed in the oven.
If the self-cleaning operation malfunctions, turn o the oven, disconnect the
power supply, and contact a qualified service technician.
Do not use oven cleaners. Commercial oven cleaners or oven liners should
NEVER be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners
will damage the inside of the oven during a self-cleaning operation.
Nickel oven shelves should be removed from the oven during a self-cleaning
cycle. Porcelain-coated oven shelves may be cleaned in the oven during a selfcleaning cycle.
PROPER COOKING OF MEAT AND
POULTRY
Make sure all meat and poultry is cooked thoroughly. Meat should always be
cooked to an internal temperature of 160 °F (71 °C). Poultry should always be
cooked to an internal temperature of 180 °F (82 °C). Cooking these foods to
these minimally safe temperatures can help protect you and your family from
food bourne illnesses.
22 Lighting a gas surface burner
22 Manually lighting a gas surface burner
22 Flame size selection
23 Gas surface burners and control knobs
24 Cookware usage
24 Center burner grate
25 Oven control panels and displays
28 Setting the clock
29 Setting the (kitchen) timer on/o
30 Positioning the oven racks
31 Oven vent
31 Oven light
32 Baking
34 Convection baking and roasting
37 Timed cooking
39 Delay timed cooking
41 Broiling
43 (Keep) warm
44 Using the easy cook feature
46 Custom cooking
48 Sabbath function
50 Extra features
52 About the warming drawer (Model FX710BGS
only)
53 Turning the warming drawer on or o
54 Care and cleaning of the oven
57 Care and cleaning of the cooktop
61 Changing the oven light
62 Removing and replacing the oven door
64 Removing and replacing the warming drawer
(Model FX710BGS)
65 Removing and replacing the storage drawer
(Model FX510BGS / NX583G0VBSR /
NX583G0VBBB / NX583G0VBWW)
66 Self-cleaning oven
71 Troubleshooting
76 Troubleshooting and information codes
BEFORE USING THE SURFACE BURNERS, make sure to follow all the safety
warnings and precautions listed on page 8. Failure to do so could result in product
WARNING
damage, personal injury, and/or death.
LIGHTING A GAS SURFACE BURNER
Make sure all surface burners are positioned and
assembled properly.
1. Push in and turn the control knob to the LITE
position. You will hear a “clicking” sound
indicating the electronic ignition system is
working properly.
2. After the surface burner lights, turn the control
knob to adjust the power setting of the surface
burner and turn o the electronic ignition
system.
We highly recommend using the left rear side burner for simmering tomato sauce
and right rear side burner for melting chocolate
MANUALLY LIGHTING A GAS SURFACE BURNER
If a power failure occurs, the surface burners can still be lit manually.
Use extreme caution when manually lighting a surface burner.
1. Hold a long gas grill lighter to the surface burner you want to light.
2. Push in and turn the control knob for that burner to the LITE position.
3. After the burner has lit, set the control knob and the burner to the desired setting.
FLAME SIZE SELECTION
Flames larger than the bottom of the cookware will not result in faster heating, but
could result in a fire hazard and/or personal injury.
WARNING
The flames on the burners should always stay under the cookware. The flames should
never extend beyond the bottom surface and/or up the sides of the cookware.
Always watch the flames when adjusting the heat setting with the control knob(s). The
flames should always match the size of the cookware being used.
Your gas range cooktop has five gas burners. All sealed
cooktop burners are of an open-port design to provide you
easy assembly and accurate and dependable operation. The
dierent burner sizes ensure you have the proper heat source
for the desired cooking job.
The right rear side burner provides precise cooking performance for delicate foods and
foods that require low heat for long cooking times. The right rear side burner lets you use
the LO setting for a very low simmer setting.
The left rear side and center round burners are general-purpose burners that can
be used for most cooking. The HI to LO settings provide a wide range of cooking
temperatures to meet your cooking needs.
The right and left front side burners provide maximium output. These burners can also
be used as general-purpose burners, but they are designed to provide quick heat to
large cookware. The right and left front side burner spreads out the heat with a larger
circle of flames.
BURNER POSITIONFUNCTIONTYPE OF FOOD
RIGHT FRONT (RF)Quick heatingBoiling Food
RIGHT REAR (RR)Low simmeringChocolate, Casseroles,
CENTERUsing GriddlePancakes, Hamburgers,
Fried Eggs, Hot
LEFT FRONT (LF)Quick heatingBoiling Food
LEFT REAR (LR)General heating
Low simmering
Tomato Sauce*,
CENTER
LR
LFRF
Sauces
Sandwiches
General Food
Casseroles
RR
SURFACE COOKING
* Tomato sauce needs to be stirred during the low simmering
This provides better heat distribution for larger cookware (12 in [30.5 cm]) or larger pots
and pans.
The center oval burner can also be used for large pots and pans, but is designed to be
used with the center burner grate and/or the center griddle accessory (if equipped).
The oval burner also spreads out the heat more evenly over the large center cooking
area.
Each surface burner has a control knob with settings from HI to LO.
They also have a LITE setting that is only used to light the flame. The
electronic ignition system sparks when the control knob is in the LITE
position.
The surface burner indicator next to the control knob shows which
burner the knob controls.
Using the correct cookware can prevent many problems, such as uneven cooking or
extended cooking times. Using the proper pans will reduce cooking times and cook food
more evenly. Look for the following pan characteristics:
• Flat bottom and straight sides.
• Tight-fitting lid.
• Weight of handle does not tilt pan.
• Pan is well-balanced.
• Pan size matches the amount of food being prepared and the size of the surface
burner.
• Made of material that conducts heat well.
• The pot/pan diameter matches the surface burner flame diameter.
What your cookware is made of determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred
from the surface burner to the pan bottom.
ALUMINUM: Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause the aluminum to
darken. (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining and pitting.)
COPPER: Excellent heat conductor, but discolors easily.
STAINLESS STEEL: Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy
to clean, and resists staining.
CAST-IRON: A poor conductor, but retains heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking
temperature is reached.
ENAMELWARE: Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material.
GLASS: Slow heat conductor. Glass cookware is designed for two usages—top-of-
range cooking or oven use. Only use cookware where it is designated to be used.
CENTER BURNER GRATE
Samsung gas ranges come with a center burner grate. This grate fits over
the center oval burner. The center burner grate should not be used over
any other burners and no other center stovetop grates should be used
with this range.