Hotpoint RGB532 - Manual (Page 12)

SURFACE COOKING
(continued)
Lighting Instructions for Standing Pilot Models Surface Burner Controls
The surface burners on
these ranges have standing
pilots that must be lit
initially. To light them:
1. Be sure surface burner
control knobs are in the
OFF position.
2. Remove the grates and lift
the cooktop up (see the Lift-Up Cooktop section).
3. Locate the two pilot ports and light each of them
with a match.
NOTE: If the pilot is too high or low, you can adjust
it. See the Adjust the Surface Burner Pilots If
Necessary section of the Installation Instructions.
4. Lower the cooktop. Your surface burners are now
ready for use.
5. Observe lighted burners. Compare the flames to
pictures in the Installation Instructions. If any flame
is unsatisfactory, call for service.
Knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are
marked as to which burners they control. The two
knobs on the left control the left front and left rear
burners. The two knobs on the right control the right
front and right rear burners.
On ranges with sealed burners:
• The smaller burner (right rear position) will give
the best simmer results. It offers precise cooking
performance for delicate foods, such as sauces or
foods which need to cook over low heat for a
long time. It can be turned down to a very low
simmer setting.
• The right front burner is higher powered than the
others and will bring liquids to a boil quicker
(natural gas installations only).
To Light a Surface Burner
Electric Ignition Models:
Push the control knob in and
turn it to LITE. You will hear
a little ‘‘clicking’’ noise—the
sound of the electric spark
igniting the burner.
Standing Pilot Models:
Push control knob in and turn it to HI position.
The burner should light within a few seconds.
Flame will be almost horizontal and will lift slightly
away from the burner when the burner is first
turned on. A blowing or hissing sound may be
heard for 30 to 60 seconds. This normal sound is due
to improved injection of gas and air into the burner.
Put a pan on the burner before lighting it, or adjust the
flame to match pan size as soon as it lights, and the
blowing or hissing sound will be much less noticeable.
Before Lighting a Burner
• If drip pans are supplied with your range, they should be used at all times.
• Make sure all the grates on the range are in place before using any burner.
After Lighting a Burner
• After the burner ignites, turn the knob to adjust the
flame size.
• Check to be sure the burner you turned on is the one
you want to use.
• Do not operate a burner for an extended period of
time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the
grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.
• Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you
place your hand, a pot holder, cleaning cloths or
other materials on them.
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