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GAS ON METAL
COOKTOP
Use&CareGuide
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TABLE DE CUISSON MÉTALLIQUE À GAZ
Guided’utilisation etd’entretien
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Table of Contents/Table des matières .................. |
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Models/Modèles
G7CG3064, G7CG3665
W10344644B
TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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COOKTOP SAFETY........................................................................ |
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COOKTOP USE .............................................................................. |
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Cooktop Controls......................................................................... |
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Surface Burners ........................................................................... |
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Surface Grates ............................................................................. |
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Home Canning ............................................................................. |
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Cookware ..................................................................................... |
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COOKTOP CARE............................................................................ |
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General Cleaning.......................................................................... |
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TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................... |
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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE........................................................... |
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In the U.S.A. ................................................................................. |
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Accessories .................................................................................. |
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In Canada ..................................................................................... |
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WARRANTY .................................................................................. |
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TABLE DES MATIÈRES |
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SÉCURITÉ DE LA TABLE DE CUISSON .................................... |
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UTILISATION DE LA TABLE DE CUISSON................................ |
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Commandes de la table de cuisson .......................................... |
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Brûleurs de surface .................................................................... |
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Grilles de surface........................................................................ |
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Préparation de conserves à la maison....................................... |
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Ustensiles de cuisson ................................................................ |
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ENTRETIEN DE LA TABLE DE CUISSON .................................. |
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Nettoyage général ...................................................................... |
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DÉPANNAGE................................................................................. |
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ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE......................................................... |
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Accessoires ................................................................................ |
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GARANTIE..................................................................................... |
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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:
DANGER
WARNING
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 will tell 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 one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals 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, 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, ANSI/NFPA70 or the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1. Be sure the cooktop is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
■This cooktop is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
■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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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COOKTOP USE
NOTE: Burner ratings listed below are for Natural gas. |
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36" (91.4 cm) Model |
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A.Left rear surface burner (9,200 Btu/h)
B.Right rear surface burner (15,000 Btu/h)
C.Right front surface simmer burner (5,000 Btu/h)
D.Left front surface burner (17,000 Btu/h)
A.Left rear surface simmer burner (5,000 Btu/h)
B.Center surface oval burner (9,000 Btu/h)
C.Right rear surface burner (12,500 Btu/h)
D.Right front surface simmer burner (5,000 Btu/h)
E.Left front surface flexible burner (17,000 Btu/h)
CooktopControls
WARNING
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 (17,000 Btu/h [British Thermal Units],
15,000 Btu/h 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, 9,000 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.
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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 any setting between HIGH and LOW. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
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■ Quickly brown or sear food. |
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Fry or sauté foods. |
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Stew or steam foods. |
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Simmer. |
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Keep food warm. |
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REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop area may become hot.
Cooktop Burners
High Performance Burners*
On 36" (91.4 cm) models, there are 2 high speed burners, located in the left front position (17,000 Btu/h) and in the right rear position (12,500 Btu/h). On 30" (76.2 cm) models, there are 2 high speed burners, located in the right rear position (15,000 Btu/h) and left front position (17,000 Btu/h). These burners offer 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 right front position and left rear position on 36" (91.4 cm) models or in the right front position on 30" (76.2 cm) models. The simmer burners offer a lower Btu/h flame for delicate sauces or melting chocolate.
*Btu/h rating will vary when using LP gas.
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.
SurfaceBurners
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.
Alignment: Be sure to align the notch in the burner cap with the pin in the burner base and to align the orifice holder in the burner base with the igniter electrode.
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A.Burner cap
B.Gas tube opening
C.Burner base
D.Igniter electrode
E.Orifice holder
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.
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A.1-1¹⁄" (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.
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 and 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.
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4.Replace the burner base
5.Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins on the cap are properly aligned with the burner base.
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6.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.
SurfaceGrates
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.Alignment indentations
B.Bumpers
C.Locator pins
D.Locator pin grooves
Although the burner grates are durable, they will gradually lose their shine and/or discolor due to the high temperatures of the gas flame.
HomeCanning
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.
■Center the canner on the grate.
■Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.
■For more information, contact your local agricultural department. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance.
Cookware
IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, and a well-fitting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used as a base they can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has the same characteristics as its base material. For example, aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the properties of aluminum.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics.
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■ Heats quickly and evenly. |
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■ Suitable for all types of cooking. |
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■ Medium or heavy thickness is best for |
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most cooking tasks. |
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Cast iron |
■ Heats slowly and evenly. |
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■ Good for browning and frying. |
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■ Maintains heat for slow cooking. |
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Ceramic glass |
■ Heats slowly, but unevenly. |
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■ Ideal results on low to medium heat |
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Copper |
■ Heats very quickly and evenly. |
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■ Use on low heat settings. |
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■ See stainless steel or cast iron. |
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■ Heats quickly, but unevenly. |
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COOKTOP CARE
GeneralCleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.
STAINLESS STEEL
To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soapfilled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner, steelwool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels.
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
Cleaning Method:
■Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 31462 (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
■Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
■Soap and water:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
CONTROL PANEL
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels.
Cleaning Method:
■Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
■All Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool. These spills may affect the finish.
To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.
Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.
Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Do not clean caps in dishwasher.
Cleaning Method:
■Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates, burners and caps are cool.
■Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617 (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
BURNER BASE
Make sure the cooktop is cool before reassembling the burner base on the cooktop.
Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Do not clean in dishwasher.
SURFACE BURNERS
See “Surface Burners” section.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
■Is the power supply cord unplugged?
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
■Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
■Is the cooktop properly connected to the gas supply?
Contact a service technician or see Installation Instructions.
Surface burners will not operate
■Is this the first time the surface burners have been used?
Turn on any one of the surface burner knobs to release air from the gas lines.
■Is the control knob set correctly?
Push in knob before turning to a setting.
■Are the burner ports clogged?
See “Surface Burners” section.
■Is the main gas shutoff valve in the off position?
See the Installation Instructions.
Surface burner flames are uneven, yellow and/or noisy
■Are the burner ports clogged?
See “Surface Burners” section.
■On models with caps, are the burner caps positioned properly?
See “Surface Burners” section.
■Is propane gas being used?
The cooktop may have been converted improperly. Contact a service technician or see “Assistance or Service” section.
Surface burner makes popping noises
■Is the burner wet?
Let it dry.
Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop
■Is the cookware the proper size?
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.
Cooktop cooking results not what expected
■Is the proper cookware being used?
See “Cookware” section.
■Is the control knob set to the proper heat level?
See “Cooktop Controls” section.
■Is the cooktop level?
Level the cooktop. See the Installation Instructions.
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