Whirlpool GLS3064RS Owners Manual - Page 6

COOKTOP USE Cooktop Controls WARNING Sealed Surface Burners A B Fire Hazard Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of the pan. Turn off all controls when not cooking. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when control knobs are turned to HI and will automatically reignite if the flame is extinguished If a crossdraft is present, the flame may be affected and some sparking may occur. This is normal. Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate. Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or without cookware on the grate. To Set: 1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to HI. 2. Turn knob to anywhere between HI and LO. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels. SETTING RECOMMENDED USE HI ■ Start food cooking. ■ Bring liquid to a boil. ■ Hold a rapid boil. ■ Quickly brown or sear food. ■ To fry chicken. Medium Between HI and LO ■ Maintain a slow boil. ■ Fry or sauté foods. ■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies. ■ Stew or steam food. LO ■ Simmer. ■ Keep food warm. REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop area may become hot. Power failure In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob counterclockwise to HI. After burner lights, turn knob to setting. The vent fan will not work. F C D E A. Burner cap B. Burner head C. Gas tube opening D. Burner base E. Notch F. Tab IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air around the burner grate edges. Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap and head in place when using a surface burner. A clean burner cap and head will help avoid poor ignition and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap and head after a spillover and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the "General Cleaning" section. Gas tube opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas tube opening. Keep spillovers out of gas tube by always using a burner cap. A B A. 1-1¹⁄₂" (25-38 mm) B. Burner ports Burner ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size and shape as shown above. A good flame is blue in color, not yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the burner ports. To Clean: IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and cooktop is cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers. 1. Remove the burner cap and head from the burner base and clean according to "General Cleaning" section. 2. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth. 6