Frigidaire FGC36S6ASC gas cooktop

User Manual - Page 6

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Setting Surface Controls
The surface control knobs shown below
may not look identical to the Surface Con-
trols Knobs on your range; They are only
representat ional.
Venturi (opened) Burner Models
To Adjust Low or "Simmer" Setting (some models)
The burner flame, at low setting, can be adjusted if it istoo high or too low; refer to
the installation instruction for adjustment procedure.
To Adjust Standing Pilot Model (some models)
Eachburner lights automatically either an electric or a standing pilot, depending
on your model. Standing pilots must be lit initially. To light the standing pilot, open
gas supply on pilot shutoff valves (screw), lift the cooktop from the front edge and
hold a match near the pilot. Standing pilots will remain lit when the burners are
turned off; because of that, the porcelain enamel cooktop can be hot even if
burners are not used; refer to Installation Instructions for proper pilot adjustment.
Models with electric ignitors light automatically each time a control knob isturned
to the LITEposition.
To operate the Surface Burner:
1. Placecooking utensil on burner
2. Pushin and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE.Note: All electronic ignitors
will click atthe sametime. However, onlythe burner you are turning on will ignite.
3. Visually check that the burner has lit.
4. After the burner lights,turn the control knob tothe desired flame size.Thecontrol
knobs do not have to be set at a particular mark. Usethe guides and adjust the
flame asneeded. DO NOT cook with the control knob in the LITEposition. (The
electronic ignitor will continue to click if left in the LITEposition.)
Sealed Burner Models
Your appliance may be equipped with any combination of the following burners:
Simmer Burner, this burner is best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc.
Standard Burner, can be used for most all surface cooking needs.
Large Burner, the larger burner isbest usedwhen bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger
quantities of food.
Regardless_fs_ze,alwaysse_ectautensilthatissu_tablef_rtheam_untandtype_ff__dbeing The surface control knobs
prepared. Selecta burner and flame size appropriate to the pan. Never allow flames to extend shownbelowmaynotlookiden-
beyond the outer edge of the pan. tical to the Surface Controls
Eachburner lights automatically from an electric ignitor each time a control knob isturned to Knobson your range; Theyare
the Iite position, only representational.
To operate the surface burner:
1. Placecooking utensil on burner.
2. Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE.Note: All electronic ignitors will click
at the same time. However, only the burner you are turning on will ignite.
3. Visually check that the burner has lit.
4. After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the desired flame size.The control knobs
do not haveto be set at a particular mark. Usethe guides and adjust the flame asneeded.
DO NOT cook with the control knob inthe LITEposition. (Theelectronic ignitor will continue
to click if left inthe LITEposition.)
5. Toturn the burner off, turn the control knob asfar as it ill go, to the OFFposition.
Electric Ignition Models
Inthe event of an electrical power outage, the surface burners can be lit manually. To light a surface burner, hold a lit match to
the burner head, then s!owly turn the surface controi knob to LITE.Usecaution when lighting surface burners manually.
Surface burner in usewhen an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally.
Do not operate the burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate. The finish on
the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top
of the cooktop when it isin use. These items could melt or ignite Pot holders, towels or wood spoons could catch fire if placed
too close to a flame. 6
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