Siemens HG2516UC User Manual
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Use - The Cooktop
Care and Cleaning
Self Help
Burner Cap
Burner Base
Burner Grate
Cooktop
Right Side Burner - Side View
Before Using the Cooktop
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Remove all packing materials and labels from the
cooktop surface.
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While cool, wipe with a clean, damp sponge and
dry.
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Optimum cooking results depend on the proper
cookware being selected and used.
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Read and understand all safety precautions and Use
and Care Manual information prior to operating.
Cooktop Features
A range of heat settings are listed because the actual setting
depends on:
1) size, type and quality of pan (See “Cookware Selection Guide”,
page 26).
2) type, quantity and temperature of the food.
3) burner used.
4) the cook’s preference.
Sealed Gas Burners
Your new cooktop has sealed gas burners and removable
burner caps. There are no burner parts under the
cooktop to clean, disassemble or adjust. Your cooktop has
four (4) different burner cap sizes. Match the pan size to
the burner size.
Burner Caps
The burner cap is porcelainized steel. Make sure the
burner cap is completely seated into the burner base
before attempting to light the burner. If the burner cap is
not placed correctly, the burner may not light or the
flame may not burn completely or correctly.
Burner Grates
Your cooktop has two grates: one for the left side of the
cooktop and one for the right side of the cooktop. Position
them as shown in the figure below. Do not operate the
burner without a pan on the grate.
Use this chart as a guide for heat settings:
Heat Settings
Uses
Bringing water to a boil
High
Pan frying, sauteing,
browning meat, deep fat
frying
Medium High
Most frying, eggs, pancakes,
slow boil
Medium
Finish cooking covered foods,
steaming
Medium Low
Melting butter and chocolate
Low
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To prevent flare-ups do not use the
cooktop without all burner caps and all
burner grates properly positioned.
Natural Gas
Propane
Left
Front
Left
Rear
Right
Front
Right
Rear
9100
12500
15000
5500
7500
11000
15000
5000
Burner Output by Fuel Type (BTU/hr)
To prevent flare-ups all grates must be
properly positioned on the cooktop
whenever the cooktop is in use. Each of the feet
must be placed into the corresponding dimples in
the cooktop. Do not use a grate if the rubber feet
are missing or damaged.
Tomato sauces, soups, stews,
keeping foods warm
Sim (Simmer)
Right Side Burner -
Top View
Orifice
Ignitor
Ignitor
Left Side
Right Side
WARNING:
WARNING:
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To prevent possible burns or possible
damage to the pan or range, the flame
should not extend beyond the edge of the pan.
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CAUTION: