Maytag MGC5536BDS User Guide - Page 6

IVlodel IVIGC5430 1. Left rear burner (5,000BTUs). 2. Rightrear burner(9,200BTUs). 3. Left front burner (9,200BTUs). 4. Rightfront burner(12,500BTUs). Model MGC5536 12345 1. Left front burner (9,200BTUs). 2. Left rear burner (10,500BTUs). 3. Centerburner (5,000BTUson HI, 650 BTUson LO). 4. Right rear burner (9,200BTUs). 5. Rightfront burner (12,500BTUs). Topreventthecooktopfromdiscoloringor staining: > Cleancooktopafter each use. > Wipeacidicor sugaryspillsassoonas thecooktophascooledasthesespills may discolor the surface. SEALED BURNERS Thesealedbumersaresecuredtothecooktop and are not designedto be removed. Since the burners are sealed into the cooktop, boilovers or spills will not seep underneath the cooktop. However,theburnersshouldbe cleanedafter eachuse. Thehead portionofthe burnerhas a removablecap that is easily removedfor cleaning. (See page 6 for cleaning directions.) Burnercaps mustbe correctlyplacedon the burnerbaseforproperoperationoftheburner. HIGH PERFORMANCE BURNER* There is one high speed burner on your cooktop, located in the right front position. This burner offershigherspeedcookingthat can be used to quicklybring water to a boil and for large-quantitycooking. SIMMER BURNER* This burner is located in the center or left rear position.The simmer burner offers a lower BTU flame for delicate sauces or meltingchocolate. *BTU ratings will vary whenusingLP gas. BURNER GRATES The gratesmustbe properlypositionedbefore cooking. Improper installationof the gratesmayresultin chippingof thecooktop. Toensureproperpositioning,alignbumpers on grate bottomwith the indentationsin the cooktop. Donot operate the burnerswithout a pan on the grate.The grate's porcelain finish may chip without a pan to absorb the heat from the burner flame. Although the burner grates are durable, they will gradually lose their shine and/or discolor,duetothe hightemperaturesofthe gas flame. > A properlyadjustedburnerwithcleanportswilllightwithinafew seconds.Ifusingnatural gas, the flame will be blue with a deeper blue inner cone. If theburnerflame is yellowor is noisy,the air/gasmixturemay be incorrect.Contacta servicetechnicianto adjust.(Adjustmentsare notcovered by the warranty.) With LP gas, some yellow tips on the flames are acceptable. This is normal and adjustmentis not necessary. > With some typesof gas, you may hear a "popping"soundwhen the surfaceburneris turnedoff. This is a normaloperatingsoundof the burner. > To improvecookingefficiencyand to preventpossibledamageto the cooktopor pan, the flame must be adjustedso it does not extendbeyondthe edge of the pan. 5