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13
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Install burner grates
To install burner grates, place the grates flat-side down and
align them into the cooktop recess.
Figure 4: Proper grate installation
Using Proper Cookware
Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of
the cookware (See
Figure 5). Cookware should have flat
bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface
heating element (See
Figure 6).
• Make sure the burner grates are properly placed on
the cooktop before using the surface burners
(
Figure 4). The grates are designed to rest inside the
recess on the cooktop.
• Grates should rest flush against each other and
against the sides of the recess.
• Do not line the area underneath the grates or any part
of the cooktop with aluminum foil or with any other
lining.
IMPORTANT
The size and type of cook-
ware used will influence the
heat setting needed for best
cooking results. Be sure to fol
-
low the recommendations for
using proper cookware as
illustrated in
Figure 5 and
Figure 6.
Figure 5: Testing cookware
Figure 6: Proper cookware
• Flat bottom and straight
sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
• Weight of handle does
not tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced.
• Pan sizes match the
amount of food to be
prepared.
• Made of material that
conducts heat well.
• Easy to clean.
• Curved and warped pan
bottoms.
• Pan overhangs grate by
more than 1” (2.5 cm).
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Flame extends beyond pan.
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