Thermador PCG486GD User Manual - Page 11

Section 4: USING THE COOKTOP Igniter Igniter Each burner has its own electronic igniter that sparks when the burner is turned on. Each burner should light in 4 seconds or less. If a burner does not light, check to see that the burner cap is positioned correctly on the burner base. CAUTION Do not touch the burners when the igniters are sparking. If a burner fails to ignite, refer to "Before Calling For Service" on page 21. Brass Burner Base Burner Cap Placement The burner caps must be properly placed on the burner bases for the cooktop to function properly. If a burner cap is not properly placed, one or more of the following problems may occur: • Burner flames are too high. • Flames shoot out of the burners. • Burners do not ignite. • Burner flames light unevenly. • Burner emits gas odor WARNING To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of harmful by-products, do not use the cooktop without all burner caps and all burner grates properly positioned. WARNING To prevent burns, do not touch burner caps or grates while hot. Turn the cooktop off and allow the burners to cool. Checking Burner Cap Placement • Check to make sure there is no gap between the burner cap and burner base. See figure "Burner Cap Placement" to see the correct and incorrect placements of the burner cap. • You may gently try to move the burner cap from side to side to check if it is properly placed. If properly placed, the cap will click from side to side as the prongs hit the groove ridge. Burner Cap Ports Star® Burner Components Correct Burner Cap Placement Incorrect Burner Cap Placement 9