Amana AGR4230BA Use and Care Manual - Page 5

COOKTOP USE Cooktop Controls A B C D E F A. Surface burner locator B. Left rear burner control knob C. Left front burner control knob WARNING 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 LITE. 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. IMPORTANT: Do not lift the cooktop on sealed burner models. Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper operation of the range. D. Oven temperature control knob E. Right front burner control knob F. Right rear burner control knob To Set Burner Temperature: 1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE. All surface burners will click. Only the burner with the control knob turned to LITE will produce a flame. 2. Turn knob to anywhere between HI and LO. The clicking will stop. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels. SETTING LITE HI MED (medium) LO RECOMMENDED USE ■ Light the burner. ■ Start food cooking. ■ Bring liquid to a boil. ■ Hold a rapid boil. ■ Quickly brown or sear food. ■ Fry or sauté foods. ■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies. ■ Stew or steam foods. ■ Keep food warm. ■ Simmer (use smallest burners). 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 LITE. After burner lights, turn knob to setting. 5