KitchenAid KCGC558JSS Owners Manual - Page 8

COOKTOP FEATURES BURNERS WARNING ■■ When the burner knob for the desired burner is turned to the position, the burner will click independent of the other burners. REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop area may become hot. 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. BTU/hr Large stacked burner BURNER APPEARANCE Large burner FEATURES This burner has an upper and lower level of flame. The H setting uses both flame levels at full power to provide the highest heat. It is ideal for cooking large quantities of food or liquid and using large pots and pans. The Simmer H and L settings use the lower flame only. This burner is ideal for cooking large quantities of food. Reignition Feature During cooktop use, if one or more burners are extinguished due to external causes (such as a water spill, wind, or ventilation draft), the ignition system will turn on to reignite the flame. When the flame comes back on, the system will stop sparking. If the draft in the room is not removed, occasional sparking may continue. Sparking may also occasionally occur when using the low setting on a burner. To Set a Burner: 1. Push in and turn 2. Turn knob counterclockwise counterclockwise to . between H and L. Turn knob counterclockwise further for Simmer H and Simmer L. In Case of Power Failure Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob counterclockwise to H. After burner lights, turn knob to desired setting. Small burner This burner is ideal for cooking smaller quantities of food and melting chocolate or butter. Igniting Burners: ■■ Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when burner knobs are turned to . ■■ Before setting a burner knob, place filled cookware on the grate. Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or without any cookware on the grate. ■■ Visually check that the burner has lit. If the burner does not ignite, listen for the clicking sound. If you do not hear the igniter click, turn off the burner. Check for a tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse. Check that the burner knob is pressed completely down on the valve shaft. If the spark igniter still does not operate, call a trained repair specialist. SEALED SURFACE BURNERS Sealed surface burners are designed to minimize gaps and seams that can allow liquids and spills to get under the cooktop. This design makes cleanup quick and easy. Burner 1 Burner cap 2 Burner base 8