Kenmore 3243 Use and Care Guide - Page 7

Setting Surface Controls Sizes of the Surface Gas Burners Your appliance is supplied with the following 3 different surface gas burners: * Simmer Burner (5,000 BTU) * 2 (or 3 on 36" models) Standard Burners (9,500 BTU) * Power Burner (14,200 BTU) When setting up the range for the first time, make sure that the correct Burner Heads, Burner Caps and Burner Grates are located as shown in Figure 1. Burner Cap @ (Standard) _ Standard ;ft Opening andard Burner Head t9.500 BTUY -'_ Center Left Front Gas Opening Gas Opening Extra Large Burner Cap "POWER" Burner Head 14.200 BTIJ _--€ Center Rear Burner / Grate (36" Models only) Standard Burner Cap (36" Models only) Small Burner Cap _._ "BSuIMrnMerERH"ead (5,000 BTU) Gas Opening Right Front Gas Opening Figure 1 : BGurarnteer (_ Assembly of the Surface Burner Heads, Burner Caps and Burner Grates It is very important to make sure that all of the Surface Burner Heads, Surface Burner Caps and Surface Burner Grates are installed correctly and at the correct locations. 1. Place all 4 (four) or 5 (five) Burner Heads in the correct locations (See Figure 1). Make sure that the correct Burner Head is placed with the corresponding Gas opening and that the Electrode is located properly in the slot of each Burner Head (See Figure 2). Proper Burner Head placement insures that each Burner will have the correct spark required for surface gas ignition. 2. Place the correct Burner Caps at each of the burner locations. Each of the 4 (four) Burner Heads MUST have a Burner Cap located properly in slot of each Burner Head installed to insure proper ignition and gas flame size and must be in place BEFORE placing the Burner Grates (See Figure 2). Figure 2 3. Place the 2 (two) or 3 (three) cast iron Burner Grates supplied with the range. Carefully lift the burners grates on to the cooktop over the burners. Properly installed Burner Grates will rest with all Grate legs on the cooktop. REMEMBER -- DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS, FOOD, CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS OPENING. Always keep the Burner Caps and Burner Heads in place whenever the surface burners are in use. 7