CooktopHigh PerformanceThe grates must be properly
Burners - 12,000 BTU*positioned before cooking.
(select models)Improper installation of the
To prevent the cooktop from
grates may result in chipping
Select models feature high speed burners
discoloring or staining:
of the cooktop.
located in the right front and left rear
YClean cooktop after each use.
positions. These burners offer higherDo not operate the burners
YWipe acidic or sugary spills as soonspeed cooking that can be used to quicklywithout a pan on the grate.
as the cooktop has cooled as thesebring water to a boil and for large-quan-The grateOs porcelain finish
spills may discolor the porcelain.tity cooking.
may chip without a pan to
* BTU ratings will vary when using LP gas.absorb the heat from the
burner flame.
Conventional Burners
Although the burner grates are durable,
(select models)Burner Grates
they will gradually lose their shine and/
Freestanding ranges with conventional
Drip Pans - Optionalor discolor, due to the high temperatures
gas burners feature a lift-up cooktop.
of the gas flame.
Removeable porcelain covered drip pans
To raise the
are available for use with this appliance
cooktop:
to help contain spills. Call 1-800-688-8408
when cool,
to order.
grasp theSUPPORT RO D
front edge of
the cooktop
and gently
lift up until the two support rods, if
equipped, at the front of the cooktop snap
into place.
NOTES . . .
To lower: Hold the front edge of the
YA properly adjusted burner with cleansurface burner is turned off. This is a
cooktop and carefully push back on each
ports will light within a few seconds.normal operating sound of the burner.
support rod, if equipped, to release the
If using natural gas the flame will be
notched support. Then gently lower theYIf the control knob is turned very
blue with a deeper blue inner cone.
top into place. The support rods will slidequickly from HIGH to LOW, the flame
into the cooktop frame.If the burner flame is yellow or ismay go out, particularly if the burner is
noisy the air/gas mixture may becold. If this occurs, turn the knob to
incorrect. Contact a service techni-the Off position, wait several seconds
Sealed Burners
cian to adjust. (Adjustments are notand relight the burner.
(select models)
covered by the warranty.)
YThe flame should be adjusted so it
The sealed burners of your range are se-
With LP gas, some yellow tips on thedoes not extend beyond the edge of
cured to the cooktop and are not designed
flames are acceptable. This is normalthe pan.
to be removed. Since the burners are
and adjustment is not necessary.
sealed into the cooktop, boilovers or spills
YWith some types of gas, you may
will not seep underneath the cooktop.
hear a Opopping� sound when the
However, the burners should be cleaned
after each use. (See page 9 for cleaning
directions.)
Unlike a range with con-
ventional gas burners,
this cooktop does not
lift-up nor is it remov-
able. Do not attempt to
lift the cooktop for any
reason.
NOTE: The cooktop on slide-in ranges
with either conventional or sealed burn-
ers will NOT lift up.
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