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3. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do
not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden toothpick.
4. Replace burner bases and burner caps.
IMPORTANT: Be sure that the electrode aligns with the notch
in the burner base. The igniter electrode is ceramic and could
break during installation of the burner base.
5. Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check burner
cap and base alignment. See “Burner installation” in the
“Sealed Surface Burners” section. If the burner still does not
light, do not service the burner yourself. Contact a trained
repair specialist.
Surface Grates
The surface grates are positioned correctly when the thick ribs
form a frame around the outer edge and the thin ribs are located
across the middle. All burners will be centered with the burner
openings in the grates. See the following illustration.
NOTE: The end grates are different than the center grate. Do not
use the end grate in the center grate position.
Home Canning
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface
burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently
used areas to cool.
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Center the canner on the grate above the burner.
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Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.
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For more information, contact your local agricultural
department. Companies that manufacture home canning
products can also offer assistance.
Cookware
IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface
cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, and a
well-fitting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavy
thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper
may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used
as a base they can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or
grates.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is
transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has
the same characteristics as its base material.
For example, aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take
on the properties of aluminum.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
A. Burner cap
B. Electrode
C. Burner base
A. Incorrect
B. Correct
A. Thick ribs
B. Thin ribs
C. End grates
D. Center grate
B
C
A
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
A
C
D
C
Cookware
Characteristics
Aluminum
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Heats quickly and evenly.
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Suitable for all types of cooking.
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Medium or heavy thickness is best for
most cooking tasks.
Cast iron
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Heats slowly and evenly.
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Good for browning and frying.
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Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Ceramic or
Ceramic glass
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Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
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Heats slowly, but unevenly.
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Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
Copper
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Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware
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Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
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Use on low heat settings.
Porcelain
enamel-on-
steel or cast
iron
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See stainless steel or cast iron.
Stainless steel
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Heats quickly, but unevenly.
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A core or base of aluminum or copper
on stainless steel provides even
heating.
