5COOKTOP USECooktop ControlsElectric igniters automatically light the surface burners whencontrol knobs are turned to HIGH and will automatically reignite ifthe flame is extinguished. All igniters will spark when lighting;however, only the selected burner will ignite.If a crossdraft is present, the flame may be affected and somesparking may occur. This is normal.Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate.Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or withoutcookware on the grate.To Set:1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to HIGH.2. Turn knob to anywhere between HIGH and LOW. Use thefollowing chart as a guide when setting heat levels.Power failureIn case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be litmanually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knobcounterclockwise to HIGH. After burner lights, turn knob tosetting. The vent fan will not work.NOTE: The downdraft vent will not operate during a power failure.Flame-Sensing™ ReIgnitionYour cooktop has sealed gas burners with Flame-Sensing™ReIgnition. If any burner flame should go out, the system willautomatically spark to reignite the burner (all igniters will sparkwhen any flame is extinguished; however, only the selected burnerwill reignite).If intermittent sparking occurs, increase flame (rotate knobclockwise) until clicking (spark) sound ceases.Smart Port Burner SystemThis cooktop is equipped with a Smart Port Burner System. TheSmart Port Burner System produces a small flame directly undereach grate finger and a larger flame between each grate finger.The visual difference between the ports will be noticeable whenthe burner is used or when adjustments are made to the flamelength.Sealed Surface BurnersIMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion andventilation air around the burner grate edges.Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap and head in place whenusing a surface burner. A clean burner cap and head will helpprevent poor ignition and uneven flames. Always clean the burnercap and head after a spillover and routinely remove and clean thecaps according to the “General Cleaning” section.SETTING RECOMMENDED USEHIGH ■ Start food cooking.■ Bring liquid to a boil.■ Hold a rapid boil.■ Quickly brown or sear food.■ To fry chicken.MediumBetween HIGH andLOW■ Maintain a slow boil.■ Fry or sauté foods.■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies.■ Stew or steam food.LOW ■ Simmer.■ Keep food warm.WARNINGFire HazardDo not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge ofthe pan.Turn off all controls when not cooking.Failure to follow these instructions can result in deathor fire.REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktoparea may become hot.A. Burner capB. Burner portsC. Burner baseD. Gas tube openingE. Igniter headABCDE