Owner Manual

Cooktop Using Pots and Pans

Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic

wrappings on top of the appliance when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders,

towels or wood spoons could catch fire if placed too close to a flame.

Note: Always use a utensil for its intended purpose. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Some

utensils were not made to be used in the oven or on the cooking surface.

Regardless

of size, always select a utensil that is suitable for the amount and type of food being

prepared. Select a burner and flame size appropriate to the pan. Never allow flames to extend

beyond the outer edge of the pan.

For lower gas c

onsumption and better efficiency: Use only flat-bottomed pans of dimensions

suitable for the burners, as shown in the table below. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the

bottom of the pan. There should be no gaps between the pan and ruler. As soon as a liquid comes

to a boil take care to turn the flame down to a level that will just keep it simmering. (See Figure 29)

Specialty pans

(lobster pots and pressure cookers) may be used but must conform to the

recommended cookware requirements.

During cooking processes involving fats or oils, watch your foods carefully because these

substances may catch fire if brought to high temperatures.

BURNER

MINIMUM DIAMETER OF PAN

MAXIMUM DIAMETER OF PAN

Rapid (front left)

178 mm (7 inches)

254 mm (10 inches)

Semi-Rapid (rear left and right)

152 mm (6 inches)

203 mm (8 inches)

Auxiliary (front right)

76 mm (3 inches)

178 mm (7 inches)

Triple-Ring (center)

203 mm (8 inches)

330 mm (13 inches)

Figure 29