Magic Chef MCSCTG24S User Guide - Page 17

Control knobs Figure 22 OFF OFF OFF OFF MAX MAX MAX MAX MIN MIN MIN MIN Burners • Place a burner cap on each burner head, matching the cap size to the head size. (Refer to Figure 23.) • The cap for each burner has an inner locating ring which centers the cap correctly on the burner head. • Be sure that all the burner caps and burner heads are correctly placed BEFORE using your appliance. Burner Head Assembly Burner Cap Electrode Burner Base Figure 23 Figure 24 Properly Seated Not Properly Seated • The color of the flame will reflect the proper burner adjustment. A good flame should be clear, blue and steady. If the flame is yellow-orange in color then the burner needs to be adjusted or cleaned. Electric Gas Ignition The gas burners utilize an electric ignition device located near each burner. By the means of spark igniters ensure the surface cooktop to light automatically. Figure 25 1. Push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise to the LITE position. All surface burners will click but only the burner with control knob turned to LITE will produce a flame. 2. After the burner ignites, keep the knob pressed down for 10 seconds. (Refer to Figure 25.) This allows the thermocouple to heat up and activate the safety valve. 3. Check the flame to be even and then turn control knob to the desired flame size. CAUTION: Always use caution when lighting burners manually. 4. In the instances of a power outage, carefully hold a lighted match to the burner ports and push and turn the gas control knob to HI until it lights and then turn the knob to the desired setting. NOTE: Always position cooking cookware on the burner grate BEFORE lighting the burner. CAUTION: The flame should not extend beyond the sides or the pot or pan. NOTE: If any burner flame goes out due to draft or other reasons, the gas valve will shut off the gas supply. To re-ignite the burner, turn the gas valve to the ignition setting and push down the knob to ignite the burner. 17