Kenmore ELITE 3231 User's Manual
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1. Control Panel Stainless Steel Porcelain Enamel Burner Grates Cooktop Surface How to Clean For general cleaning use hot soapy water and a cloth For more difficult soils and built up grease apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes Rinse with a damp cloth and dry DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials they can scratch or dull the finish Wipe the control panel clean after each use Before cleaning the control panel turn alll controls to OFF and remove the control knobs To remove pull each knob straight off the shaft Clean using hot soapy water and a cloth Be sure to squeeze excess water from the cloth before wiping the panel especially when wiping around the controls Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance To replace knobs after cleaning line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft then push the knob into place Clean with hot soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse with clean water and cloth Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning stainless steel Always be sure to rinse the cleaners off from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed Gentle scouring with a soapy scouring pad will remove most spots Rinse with a 1 1 solution of clear water and ammonia2. DO NOT cook with the surface control knob in the LITE position The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the knob is left in the LITE position Setting the Bridge Burner The Bridge Burner should be used with rectangular shaped cookware Cookware like a cast iron Griddle is designed specifically for best results with the Bridge Burner The Bridge Burner feature may be used to combine the cooking power of 2 or if needed 3 gas surface Burners located along the left hand side of the cooktop The left rear and left center Burners are controlled by the left rear surface Control Knob In addition the left front Burner may be added to the Bridge Burner with the left front gas Control Knob Operating the Bridge Burner 1 Push the left rear surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position See Figure 2 Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position See Figure Note All electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time However only the selected surface Burner will lite Visually check that the left rear Burner has lit Continue to rotate the gas control knob counterclockwise past the first LO Visually check that both the left rear and left center Burners are lit Saa When both burners are lit continue to turn the control knob counterclockwise to adjust to the desired flame size for both burners together Note The markings between the 2nd HI and LO settings on the left rear control kn
3. If necessary cover difficult spots with an ammonia soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes Rinse with clean water and a damp cloth and then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth or paper towel Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop Porcelain enamel cooktop cleaning instructions some models The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier Because the gas burner are sealed cleanups are easy when spillovers are cleaned up immediately Correct and consistent cleaning is essential to maintaining your porcelain enamel cooktop If food spills and grease spatters are not removed they may burn onto the surface of the cooktop and cause permanent discoloration e Will Do not remove any parts from the cooktop until they have completely INN Te Do not use a cooled and are safe to handle Daily Cleaning For normal soil 1 Allow cooktop surface to cool 2 Wipe off spills and spatters using a clean paper towel or a clean cloth with warm soapy water cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically damage the cooking surface 3 If needed use mild household cleaners or a soap filled steel wool pad le Before cleaning 4 Be sure to rinse off all cleaning solutions or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating For heavy burned on soil the surfa
4. Burner Covers If a burner is accidentally turned on the decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt You will not be able to see that the burner is on Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched Damage may also be done to the cooktop or burners because the covers may cause overheating Air will be blocked from the burner and cause combustion problems IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE 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 cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances AA This Use amp Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several models Your product may not have all the described features The graphics shown are representative The graphics on your appliance may not look exactly like those shown Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Product Record Serial Plate Location In this space below record the date of purchase model and serial Please see the illustration for exact location Remember to record number of your product You will find the model and serial number the serial number for future reference printed on the serial plate This serial plate is located under the cooktop See bottom of this page for the
5. With the burner head in place use a small wire gauge needle or the end of a paper clip to clear the ignition port or ports Orifice port Slots AN Ignition port Orifice port Figure Cooktop regular burner head Figure 2 Dual ring burner head 13 Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service review this list lt may save you time and expense The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance OCCURRENCE Surface burners do not light Surface burner flame burns half way around Surface burner flame is orange Surface burner flame is too high or too low POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control to desired flame size Be sure gas supply valve is open Gas air mixture needs a straight line to travel Be sure burner is properly seated in its support models with open burners only Burner ports or slots are clogged With the burner off use a small gauge wire or needle to clean ports or slots Power cord is disconnected from outlet electric ignition models Be sure cord is plugged securely into outlet Electrical power outage electric ignition models Burners can be lit manually See Setting Surface C
6. and position on the cooktop Note Burner heads are fixed Do not try to remove them Dual Ring Burner Head Assembly Make sure that the Burner Caps and Burner Grates are installed properly and at the correct locations Remove all packing tape from cooktop and the dual burner 2 Discard all packing material located under all Burners if applicable 3 To install Burner Caps refer to figure 2 and make sure both caps are aligned properly with the burner head 4 Put back the grates on the cooktop REMEMBER DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS FOOD CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS ORIFICE HOLDER OPENING Always keep the Burner Caps and Burner Heads in place whenever the surface burners are in use Bridge Burner Head Bridge Burner Head Assembly Make sure that the Burner Caps and Burner Grates are installed properly and TOR Bridge at the correct locations Burner End Cap Igniter Hole Bridge Burner Center Cap Bridge Burner End Cap om Igniter Hole REMEMBER DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS FOOD CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS OPENING Always keep the Burner Caps in place whenever the surface burners are in use Figure 2 1 Remove all packing tape from cooktop and the bridge burner 2 Discard all packing material located under all Burners if applicable 3 Install Burner Caps these include one Bridge Burner Center Cap rectangular shaped and the t
7. burner is best used for bringing large quantities of liquid rapidly up to temperature or when preparing larger quantities of food The BRIDGE burner is best suited when using rectangular or long shaped cookware The left rear and left middle are combined and controlled by the same control knob The left front burner may also be added for a total of 3 burners The POWER burner is best used when preparing larger quantities of food and it quickly bring liquids up to a rolling boil The DUAL RING burner gives precise control from 18 000 BTUs all the way down to 600 BTUs The small inner ring is used for optimal simmering while both rings are used for even heat distribution and maximum power Regardless of size always select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared Select a burner and flame size appropriate to the pan Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan Figure 5 Model 790 3231 Before Setting Surface Controls Bunce Cap z ay a Assembly of the simmer regular power and turbo boil p 2 Y MS e surface burner caps and burner grates oe It is very important to make sure that all of the Surface Burner Caps locations and Surface Burner Grates are installed correctly and at the correct l Remove all packing material from cooktop area 2 Discard all packing material if applicable 3 Position the burner caps in the correct position 4 Unpack Burner Grates
8. flame or burners Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a pot holder e Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers Buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury Know which knob controls each surface burner Always turn the knob to the LITE position when igniting the burners Visually check that the burner has lit Then adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil NANO Use Proper Flame Size Adjust flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the Important Safety Instructions burner flame to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency INEGI Do not use stove top grills on your sealed gas burners If you use a stove top grill on a sealed gas burner it will cause incomplete combustion and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels above allowable current standards This can be hazardous to your health INIA GINO Use proper pan size This appliance is equipped with one or more surface burners of different sizes Select utensils having flat bottom large enough to cover the surface burner The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface burner to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to the surface burner will also improve efficiency e Clean
9. the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire Exhaust fan ventilation hoods and grease filters should be kept clean Do not allow grease to accumulate on hood or filter Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire When flaming food under the hood turn fan on Refer to hood manufacturer s instructions for cleaning Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward from Edges of Cooktop and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Burners To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward and does not extend over adjacent surface burners CI Please carefully read and save these instructions e Never Leave Surface Burners Unattended at High Heat Settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite or a pan that has boiled dry may melt e Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line surface burner pans Protective liners or aluminum foil may interfere with heat and air distribution and combustion Damage to the cooktop or personal injury may result e Glazed Cooking Utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Check the manufacturer s recommendations for cooktop use e Do Not Use Decorative Surface
10. NCORRECT e Curved and warped pan bottoms eee A S Woks with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are available in most cookshop or hardware stores Round bottomed woks with a support ring that does not extend beyond the burner unit may also be used The metal ring was designed to support the wok safely when it is filled with large amounts of liquids soup making or fat frying Wire trivets Do not use wire trivets Cookware bottoms must be in direct contact with the grates e Pan overhangs unit by more than 2 5 em 1 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 Figure 2 Specialty pans such as lobster pots griddles and pressure cookers may be used but must conform to the above recommended cookware requirements DO NOT use a wok if it is equipped with a metal ring that extends beyond the burner unit Because this ring traps heat the surface unit and cooktop surface could be damaged Setting Surface Burner Controls e 0 Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use These items could melt or ignite Potholders towels or wood spoons could catch fire if placed too close to a flame Manual Lighting In the eve
11. Use amp Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English Espafiol Models Modelos 790 3230 3231 3232 3233 3235 Kenmore Elite ooktop cha de cocinar a gas Color number n mero de color P N 318203668A 1002 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com MD Table of Contents Cooktop Warranty sssssscsosvsesssssrsvesssvsessssssvsesesssssesssesssessssssesesees 2 General Care amp Cleaning scsssssssssssssssscsssssssressarsnseseenssnes IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ssssvsnssvenvenensene 3 4 Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop esos PIOAUCHIRECON AAA vissri suedi rss roe sS e 5 Porcelain Enamel Cooktop Cleaning Instructions Serial Plate Location sssssscssssssssssesesessssesessssesssesesseresssesserees 5 Cleaning the Grates sessssesoseososesosossosossorossonososossssossosossoses Grounding Instructions sevrsoseverevsevevseveneenvensnrsnesvsnesveneeee 5 Cleaning the Burner Caps sversveeververseveorevesvensevensevenes Liquefied Petroleum Propane Gas Conversion 5 Cleaning the Burner Heads ocmrmomrmoserorirorsorusseruoseruererioresss Before Setting Surface Controls Before You Call Surface Cooking sisssissececsssoresorersacesatacsbecstecaseesecssorsiersnersnsesnsnsnes Protection Agreements
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13. ce cooktop be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is cool 1 Allow cooktop surface to cool Ne DO NOT use 2 Use a soap filled scouring pad with warm water or cover heavily soiled spots with a commercial oven cleaners on solution of clear water and ammonia Scour gently Rinse and wipe dry with a clean the cooktop cloth Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners on the cooktop They can scratch the porcelain 12 General Care amp Cleaning Cleaning the grates The burner grates are dishwasher safe and may be cleaned in the dishwasher Remove any excessive soils before placing in the dishwasher IMPORTANT e For proper gas flow and ignition of the burners DO NOT allow spills food cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas orifice opening e The cooktop is not removable Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop CAUTION To avoid possible burns use care when cleaning the cooktop DO NOT attempt to clean the cooktop whenever the cooktop or burner heads are still hot A CAUTION To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt any of the following cleaning instructions provided before turning OFF all of the surface burners and allow them to cool CAUTION To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt to operate the surface burners without the burner caps Your appliance is shipped with the burner heads and burner caps in the correct locations Before using your gas appliance be sure to e Follow installation in
14. emos Setting Surface Controls cssssssesssssssersesssssessssersessssssesesees 9 11 Sears Service ommssesmeosvesvesve css rs Kenmore Elite Warranty When installed operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase call 1 800 4 MY HOME to arrange for free repair This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship Sears will NOT pay for 1 Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from accident or improper operation or maintenance Expendable items that can wear out from normal use including but not limited to filters belts light bulbs and bags A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation operation or maintenance A service technician to clean or maintain this product Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed operated or maintained according to the all instructions supplied with the product Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident abuse misuse or use for other than its intended purpose Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents cleaners chemicals or utensil
15. equirements Install and or adjust only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this cooktop Sears Parts amp Repair is the recommended repair service for this appliance Know how to disconnect the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency e User Servicing Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the cooktop e Never modify or alter the construction of a cooktop by removing panels wire covers or any other part of the product e Air curtain or other overhead hoods which operate by blowing a downward air flow on to a range shall not be used in conjunction with gas ranges other than when the hood and range have been designed tested and listen by an independent test laboratory for use in combination with each other WARNING Stepping or leaning on this cooktop can result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to the cooktop Do not allow children to climb or play around the cooktop e Storage on Appliance Flammable materials should not be stored on the cooktop near surface burners This includes paper plastic and cloth items such as cookbooks plasticware and towels as well as flammable liquids Do not store explosives such as aerosol cans on the cooktop F
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18. l This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm death or property damage e 0 0 This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage AGAIN If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death FOR YOUR SAFETY 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 e Do not try to light any appliance e 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 servicer or the gas supplier e Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the cooktop Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the cooktop Never allow children to play with packaging material Do not remove the model serial plate attached to the cooktop Proper Installation Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition and CAN CGA B149 2 and the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 latest edition and local code r
19. lammable materials may explode and result in fire or property damage enel Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the cooktop e Do not leave children alone Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS GRATES OR AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS Surface burners may be hot even though the flames are not visible Areas near surface burners may become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool Among these areas are the cooktop and the surfaces facing the cooktop e Wear Proper Apparel Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces FGI INE NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning e Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires Smother the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda a dry chemical or foam type extinguisher e When heating fat or grease watch it closely Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot e Use Only Dry Potholders Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let the potholders touch the
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21. ner and flame size appropriate to the pan Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the utensil A higher flame wastes heat and energy and increases your risk of being burned by the flame Figure 1 For deep fat frying use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knob accordingly If the fat is too cool the food will absorb the fat and be greasy If the fat is too hot the food will brown so quickly that the center will be undercooked Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither brown nor cook properly Setting Surface Burner Controls Setting the Simmer Regular Power Turbo Boil Burners LO LITE HI Figure 1 Regular Burner Setting the Bridge Burner Figure 2 Bridge Burner Operating the Regular Burner Ll Place cooking utensil on surface burner 2 Push the surface control knob down and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position See Figure 1 3 Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position Note All four or five electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time However only the burner you are turning on will ignite 4 Visually check that the burner has a flame 5 Once the burner is lit continue to turn counterclockwise to the desired flame size The control knobs do not have to be set at a particular setting Use the knob indicator settings to adjust the flame as needed
22. nt 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 slowly turn the surface control knob to LITE After burner lights push in and turn knob to desired setting Use caution when lighting surface burners manually Proper Ly Sha flame size Improper flame size Figure 1 Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size For most cooking start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one to complete the process Use the recommendations below as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking The size and type of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for cooking Flame Siz a ype of Cooking High Flame Start most foods bring water to a boil pan broiling Medium Flame Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces gravies steaming Low Flame Keep foods cooking poach stewing These settings are based on using medium weight metal or aluminum pans with lids Settings may vary when using other types of pans The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment A good flame is clear blue and hardly visible in a well lighted room Each cone of flame should be steady and sharp Clean burner if flame is yellow orange Regardless of size always select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared Select a bur
23. ob before adjusting the flame size for both burners 7 Add the left front Burner if needed Once lit visually adjust the flame size of the left front Burner to match the flame size of the Bridge Burner DO NOT cook with any of the surface control knobs in the LITE position The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the knob is left in the LITE position Note If only the left rear surface Burner is needed adjust the settings between the Ist HI and LO Note The left front Burner may be added to the Bridge Burner by setting the left front gas Control Knob 10 Setting Surface Burner Controls Setting the Dual Ring Burner The Dual Ring Burner has two rings of flame that you can control for two different heat levels one for small and one for large cookware Large Cookware Operation Figure 1 Zone A amp B l Place a large cooking utensil centered over the dual surface Burner Grate 2 Push the surface control knob down and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position 3 Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position Figures 2 amp 3 Note All electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time However only the selected surface Burner will lite Figure 1 4 Visually check that the burner has lit 5 When the burner is lit continue to turn the control knob counterclockwise between the HI position and the MED position to adjust to the desired flame size for both burners together figure 1 DO NOT cook
24. ontrols in this Use amp Care Guide Burner ports or slots are clogged With the burner off clean ports with a small gauge wire or needle to clean ports or slots Moisture is present after cleaning Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate until flame is full To avoid this occurrence dry the burners thoroughly following instructions under General Care amp Cleaning Dust particles in main line Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue In coastal areas a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air Surface burner valves are not adjusted properly Refer to your LP conversion instructions for guidance on how to adjust the valves 14 PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase Your new Kenmore product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time That s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product Here s what the Agreement includes wW Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating properly under normal use not just defects Our coverage goes well beyond the product warranty No deductibles no functional failure excluded from coverage real protection Sears service technicians which
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26. s other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product 9 Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product PORN ON Disclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies Customer s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein Implied warranties including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2B8 Printed in United States Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance Save these instructions for future reference This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions Please pay attention to these symbols and follow alll instructions given FINAN Me
27. serial plate location Model No 790 Serial No Serial plate is Date of purchase located under the burner box Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference Conversion to Liquefied Petroleum Gas or L P Gas This natural gas appliance is designed to allow for instructions which must be read before and followed conversion to Liquefied Petroleum L P Gas carefully when installing the kit Only a qualified service agent should perform the L P NANA NINE To avoid serious injury any additions conversion Contact the local gas provider for conversion changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to The L P Conversion Kit is supplied with this unit and is satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a located in the literature package The kit contains installation qualified service agent Grounding Instructions Grounding type wall receptacle Do not under any circumstances cut remove or bypass the grounding prong For personal safety the cooktop must be properly grounded For maximum safety the power cord must be plugged into an electrical outlet that is correctly polarized and properly grounded DO NOT Operate the cooktop using a 2 prong adapter or an extension cord lf a 2 prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall recep
28. structions before operating e Remove all packing tape from cooktop area Cleaning the burner caps Should you ever need to remove the burner caps for cleaning lift the burner cap off the burner head Clean heavy soils with an absorbent cloth Rinse with a clean damp cloth and immediately thoroughly dry including the bottom and inside of the cap Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners They can scratch the porcelain on the cap Do not clean burner caps in dishwasher IMPORTANT When placing the burner caps on the cooktop be sure the burner caps are seated firmly on top of burner heads Improper flame size and uneven heating may result when any surface burners are turned ON and the burner caps are not seated correctly Cleaning the burner heads Lift the burner cap from the burner head The surface burner heads are secured to the cooktop and must be cleaned in place except for the bridge burner which is removable See bridge burner assembly section for proper installation For proper gas flow it may be necessary to clean the burner heads and slots To clean first use a clean DAMP cloth to soak up any spills Remove any food from between the burner slots using a small nonabrasive brush like a toothbrush and afterwards wipe using a damp cloth For stubborn soils located in the slots use a small gauge wire or needle to clean Should you experience ignition problems it may be that an ignition port hole is partially blocked with soil see figs 1 amp 2
29. tacle installed by a qualified electrician See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this cooktop for complete installation and grounding instructions INEGI This appliance is equipped with a 3 prong INE IDE Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock DO Power supply cord with 3 prong grounding plug grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard NOT use an adapter plug an extension cord or remove and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded grounding prong from electrical power cord Failure to follow receptacle DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from this warning can cause serious injury fire or death this plug Before Setting Surface Controls Figure 2 Model 790 3232 OREO Control Locations of the Gas Surface Burners Your cooktop is equipped with gas surface burners with different BTU ratings The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases The small SIMMER burner is best used for simmering delicate sauces etc This burner is located at the right rear burner position on the cooktop The REGULAR burners can be used for most surface cooking needs The large TURBO BOIL
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31. with any of the surface control knobs in the LITE position The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the knob is left in the LITE position Simmering Operation Figure 1 Zone A l Place a small cooking utensil centered over the dual surface Burner Grate 2 Push the surface control knob in and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position See Figures 2 amp 3 3 Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position Note All electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time However only the Dual Burner will ignite Visually check that zone A amp B of dual burner has lit 5 Continue to turn the gas control knob counterclockwise past the MED position zone B will turn off Adjust the simmer flame size by turning the control knob between the MED position to the LO position DO NOT cook with the surface control knob in the LITE position The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the knob is left in the LITE position gt LO simmer Figure 4 LITES HI turbo boil Figure 3 n General Care amp Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop Before cleaning any part of the cooktop be sure all controls are turned OFF and the cooktop is COOL REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE REGULAR CLEANINGS NOW WILL REDUCE THE DIFFICULTY AND EXTENT OF A MAJOR CLEANING LATER Surfaces Painted Control Knobs
32. wo Bridge Burner End Caps The Bridge Burner End Caps will fit either the front or rear Bridge Burner Head locations Make sure that the tabs located under the Bridge Burner Caps fall into the slots located in the Bridge Burner Head See arrows in Figure 3 and that all the Bridge Burner Caps lie flat and evenly on the Bridge Burner Head 4 Put back the grates on the cooktop NOTE The Bridge Burner Head is removable but should left in place If you need to put it back in place take caution not to damage the igniters Also make sure the Bridge Burner Head is flat on the cooktop Figure 3 REMEMBER DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS FOOD CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS ORIFICE HOLDER OPENING Always keep the Burner Caps and Burner Heads in place whenever the surface burners are in use 7 Surface Cooking Use Proper Cookware Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware See Figure 1 Be sure to follow the recommendations Figure 1 for using cookware as shown in Figure 2 Note The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results Note Always use a utensil for its intended purpose Follow manufacturer s instructions Some utensils were not made to be used in the oven or on the cooktop Using a wok not supplied CORRECT _ I
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