Maytag MGC7430DB Use & Care Guide - Page 7
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IF YOU EXPERIENCE RECOMMENDED SOLUTIONS Burners will not operate If this is the first time the cooktop is being used, turn on any one of the burner knobs to release air from the gas lines. Be sure the control knob is pushed in before turning to a setting. A burner port (hole) may be clogged or the igniter may need cleaning. Refer to "Cleaning the Burners: Tips" in the "Key Usage Tips" section. Check that the burner base and caps are positioned correctly. Refer to "Placement of Burner Heads and Caps" in the "Key Usage Tips" section. Burner flames are uneven, yellow and/or noisy Compare the flame to the illustrations below. If the flames look like A, call for service. Normal flames look like B or C. If LP (propane) gas is being used, the cooktop may have been converted improperly. Contact a service technician or refer to the "Assistance or Service" section in the Use and Care Guide. Yellow Flames Yellow Tips on Call for Service Outer Cones Normal for LP Gas Soft Blue Flames Normal for Natural Gas A burner port (hole) may be clogged. Refer to "Cleaning the Burners: Tips" in the "Key Usage Tips" section. Check to be sure the burner caps are positioned correctly. Refer to "Placement of Burner Heads and Caps" in the "Key Usage Tips" section. When a knob is pushed, all burners spark Sparking/clicking of all the burners is normal operation. A burner will light only if the knob is pushed in and turned to the "Lite" position. Burner is making a If the burner is wet or dirty, clean and/or let the burner dry. popping noise Excessive heat around the cookware on cooktop Be sure the cookware is approximately the same size as the cooking area and surface burner. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (13 mm) outside the cooking area. Adjust the flame so that it does not wrap around the cookware. Cooking results are not what expected Check the following: ■ Be sure the proper cookware is being used. Refer to the "Cooking with Your Cooktop" section. ■ Check the heat level. Refer to "Excessive heat around the cookware on cooktop." ■ Check the level of the cooktop. Refer to the Installation Instructions. Flame too High or too Low Ensure the cooktop gas supply is correct (LP or Natural gas). These cooktops come from the factory set for Natural gas. Refer to the Installation Instructions to verify that the pressure regulator is installed correctly and the line pressure and the gas line pressure is correct.