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Surface Burners

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Assembling the Surface Burners

Do not operate the burners without all parts in place.Place the burner caps and heads on the cooktop.There are three small and three large burner heads and caps.Make sure that the caps and heads are placed in the correct locations.Make sure the hole in the burner head is positioned over the electrode.Semi-rapid Burner Head and CapRapid Burner Head and CapFront of RangeHoleElectrode

Checking Ignition of the Surface Burners

Select a surface burner knob and simultaneously push in and turn to Hi position. You will hear a clicking sound indicating proper operation of the spark module.Hi iconOnce the air has been purged from the supply lines the burner should ignite within 4 seconds. Keep the knob pressed for a few seconds until the flame stabilizes. Try each burner in succession until all burners have been checked.In the event of the burner flames being accidentally extinguished, turn off burner control and do not attempt to re-ignite the burner for at least 1 min.The device shall not be operated for more than 15 s. If after 15 s the burner has not lit, stop operating the device and open the compartment door and/or wait at least 1 min before attempting a further ignition of the burner.The combustion quality of the burner flames needs to be confirmed visually.Call for service.This is normal for LP gas.This is normal for natural gas.With LP gas, some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal.

Adjusting the Surface Burner to the Low Flame (Simmer) Setting

Light all surface burners.Turn the knob on the burner being adjusted to Lo.Lo iconRemove the knob.Insert a small, flat-blade screwdriver into the valve shaft.Center Adjustment ScrewdriverValve ShaftTurn the screwdriver to adjust.Hold the valve shaft with one hand while turning the screwdriver to adjust with the other.Replace the knob.Test the flame stability.Test 1: Turn the knob from Hi to Lo quickly. If the flame goes out, increase the flame size and test again.Test 2: With the burner on a Lo setting, open and close the oven door quickly. If the flame is extinguished by the air currents created by the door movement, increase the flame height and test again.Hi iconLo iconRepeat steps 1-7 for each surface burner.

Adjusting the Oven Burner to the Low Flame (Simmer) Setting

Open the oven door.Push and turn the oven knob counterclockwise. When the oven burner is ignited, keep the oven knob pushed for 15 seconds and then release it.Close the oven door and remove the oven knob.Insert a small, flat-blade screwdriver into the gas tap opening in the control panel. Turn the screw to adjust.To increase the gas flow, turn the setting screw counterclockwise and loosen it.To decrease the gas flow, turn the setting screw clockwise and tighten it.Replace the knob and heat the oven for 15 minutes.Turn the oven knob to the minimum setting 140 ˚C.Remove the oven knob again.Repeat steps 5-6 until a stable flame is burning correctly.To increase the gas flow, turn the setting screw counterclockwise and loosen it.To decrease the gas flow, turn the setting screw clockwise and tighten it.The setting is correct when the height of the small flame is around 3 to 4 mm.Replace the oven knob.Make sure that the flame does not go out when the gas flow is changed quickly from maximum to minimum and vice versa, and when the appliance door is open and closed.Do not completely remove the valve set screw from the oven valve. The valve set screw is an integral part of the gas valve assembly. Removing the valve set screw will cause a gas leak.