Frigidaire Gallery 318068129 User manual

Gas
Cooktop
Sealed Burner Units
Tempered-Glass Surface
P/N 318068129 (9812) Rev. A
Owner's
Guide
Versiónenespañol ................................. 2
ProductRegistration .............................. 2
ImportantSafetyInstructions .............. 3-4
GroundingInstructions .............................
(electricignitionmodelsonly) ................ 5
LiquefiedPetroleum(Propane)
GasConversion...................................... 5
FlameSize............................................. 5
SettingSurfaceControls ........................ 6
GeneralCleaning ................................. 7-9
AvoidServiceChecklist ....................... 10
ServiceInformation&Warranty .......11-12
Professional
Series

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© 1998 White Consolidated Industries
All rights reserved
Thank you for choosing this appliance. The information contained within this
Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your
cooktop. Pleasereadthroughtheinformationcontainedinyourliteraturepackto
learn more about your new appliance.
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
Recordinthespaceprovidedbelowthemodelandserialnumbersfoundunderneath
thecooktop.
ModelNumber: ____________________________________________________
SerialNumber:_____________________________________________________
DatePurchased:____________________________________________________
Note:TheinstructionsappearinginthisOwner'sGuidearenotmeanttocoverevery
possibleconditionandsituationthatmayoccur.Commonsenseandcautionmust
be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.
Product Registration
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
Donotstoreorusegasolineorotherflammablevaporsand
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Donottouchanyelectricalswitch;donotuseanyphone
in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, servicer or the gas supplier.
If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or death.
Register Your Product
ThePRODUCTREGISTRATIONCARD
should be filled in completely, signed
and returned to Frigidaire Company.
Note: This Owner's Guide contains
general operating instructions for your
cooktop and feature information for
several models. Your cooktop may not
have all the described features.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow all
instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols.
Thissymbolwillhelpalertyoutosituationsthat
may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage. Thissymbolwillhelpalertyoutosituationsthat may cause bodily injury or property damage.
• Removealltapeandpackagingwrapbeforeusingthe
cooktop.Removeedgemouldingsfromceramic-glass.
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking
the cooktop. Never allow children to play with packaging
material. Do not remove the serial plate attached to the
cooktop.
•ProperInstallation—Besureyourapplianceisproperly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1latesteditionintheUnitedStates,orinCanada
CAN/CGA B149.1, and CAN/CGA B149.2, and the
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70—latest
editionintheUnitedStates,orinCanadaCSAStandard
C22.1,CanadianElectricalCode,Part1,andlocalcode
requirements. Install and/or adjust only per installation
instructions provided in the literature package for this
cooktop.
Askyourdealertorecommendaqualifiedtechnicianandan
authorizedrepair service.Knowhow toshutoff gassupply
at the meter and disconnect the electrical power to the
cooktop at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an
emergency.
• UserServicing—Donotrepairorreplaceanypartofthe
appliance unless specifically recommended in the
manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a
qualified technician. This may reduce the risk of personal
injury and damage to the cooktop.
• Nevermodifyoraltertheconstructionofacooktopby
removingpanels,wirecovers,oranyotherpartofthe
product.
Stepping or leaning on this cooktop can
result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to
thecooktop.Donotallowchildrentoclimborplayaroundthe
cooktop.
• Storage on Appliance—Flammable materials should
not be stored on the cooktop, near surface burners.
This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as
cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as flammable
liquids. Donotstoreexplosives,suchasaerosolcans,onthe
cooktop.Flammablematerialsmayexplodeandresultinfire
orpropertydamage.
Do not store items of interest to children
in the cabinets above the cooktop.
• Do not leave children alone—Children should not be
left alone or unattended in the area where an
applianceisinuse.Theyshouldneverbeallowedtositor
stand on any part of the appliance.
• DONOTTOUCHSURFACEBURNERS,GRATES,AREAS
NEARTHESEBURNERS.Surfaceburnersmaybehoteven
though the flames are not visible. Areas near surface
burners may become hot enough to cause burns. During
and after use, do not touch or let clothing or other
flammablematerialstouchtheseareasuntiltheyhavehad
sufficienttimetocool.Amongtheseareasarethecooktop
and the surfaces facing the cooktop.
• Wear Proper Apparel—Loose-fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using the
appliance.Donotletclothingorotherflammablematerials
contacthotsurfaces.
Never use your appliance forwarmingor
heating the room.
• DoNotUseWaterorFlour on Grease Fires—Smother
the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
•When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or
grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
•UseOnlyDryPotHolders—Moistordamppotholders
onhotsurfacesmayresultinburnsfromsteam.Donot
let the pot holders touch the flame or burners. Do not use
a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a pot holder.
•DoNotHeatUnopenedFoodContainers—Buildupof
pressure may cause the container to burst and result
in injury.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
•Know which knob controls each surface burner.
AlwaysturntheknobtotheLITEpositionwhenignitingthe
burners. Visually check that the burner has lit. Then adjust
the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of the
utensil.
Use Proper Flame Size—Adjust flame size
soitdoesnotextendbeyondtheedgeoftheutensil.The
useof undersizedutensils will exposea portionofthe burner
flameto directcontact and mayresult inignition ofclothing.
Proper relationship of utensil to flame will also improve
efficiency.
Donotusestovetopgrillsonyoursealed
gasburners.Ifyouuseastovetopgrillonasealedgasburner,
itwillcauseincompletecombustionandcanresultinexposure
tocarbonmonoxidelevelsaboveallowablecurrentstandards.
This can be hazardous to your health.
• UseProperPanSize—Thisapplianceisequippedwithone
or more surface burners of different sizes. Select utensils
having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface
burner.Theuseofundersizedutensilswillexposeaportion
of the surface burner to direct contact and may result in
ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to the
surface burner will also improve efficiency.
• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not
Extend Over Adjacent Surface Burners—Toreduce the
riskof burns, ignitionof flammablematerials, andspillage
duetounintentionalcontactwiththeutensil,thehandleof
theutensilshould bepositionedsothat itisturnedinward,
and does not extend over adjacent surface burners.
• NeverLeaveSurfaceBurnersUnattendedatHighHeat
Settings—Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers
that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.
• Protective Liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line
surface burner pans. Any use of protective liners or
aluminumfoilmay interferewithheat andairdistribution,
andcombustion.Damagetothecooktoporpersonalinjury
may result.
• Glazed Cooking Utensils—Only certain types of glass,
glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking
due to the sudden change in temperature. Check the
manufacturer'srecommendationsforcooktopuse.
• Do Not Use Decorative Surface Burner Covers. If a
burner is accidentally turned on, the decorative cover will
become hot and possibly melt. You will not be able to see
that the burner is on. Burns will occur if the hot covers are
touched. Damage may also be done to the cooktop or
burnersbecausethecoversmaycauseoverheating.Airwill
be blocked from the burner and cause combustion
problems.
• Do Not Operate or Clean a Broken Cooktop Glass—If
glass top should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers
may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of
electricshock.Contactaqualifiedtechnicianimmediately.
• Clean Cooktop Glass with Caution—Ifawet spongeor
clothisusedtowipespillsonahotcookingarea,becareful
toavoidasteamburn.Somecleanerscanproduceharmful
fumes if applied to a hot surface.
• DoNotPlaceHotCookwareontheCooktopGlass.This
could cause glass to break.
• Avoid scratching the cooktop glass with sharp
objects.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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For most cooking, starton thehighest controlsetting andthen turnto alower
one to complete the process. Use the chart below as a guide for determining
proper flame size for various types of cooking. The size and type of utensil used
and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for
cooking.
For deep fat frying,use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knob
accordingly.Ifthefatistoocool,thefoodwillabsorbthefatandbegreasy.Ifthe
fatistoohot,thefoodwillbrownsoquicklythatthecenterwillbeundercooked.
Donotattempttodeepfatfrytoomuchfoodatonceasthefoodwillneitherbrown
norcookproperly.
* These settings are based on using medium-weight aluminum pans with lids.
Settings may vary when using other types of pans.
GroundingInstructions
(electric ignition models only)
IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Thisapplianceis equippedwitha3pronggroundingplug foryour
protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly
groundedreceptacle.DONOTcutorremovethegroundingprongfromthisplug.
For personal
safety,thiscooktopmustbeproperlygrounded. Formaximumsafety,theplugmust
be plugged into a 120V—60 Hz. outlet that is correctly polarized and properly
grounded.
If a two-prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet, it is the personal
responsibilityoftheconsumertohaveitreplacedwithaproperlygroundedthree-
prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD ROUND
GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD PLUG. SEE THE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONSPACKAGEDWITHTHISCOOKTOPFORCOMPLETEINSTALLATION
AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT OPERATE THE COOKTOP USING A
TWO-PRONG ADAPTER OR AN EXTENSION CORD.
Avoid fire hazard or
electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor
plug, an extension cord, or remove
grounding prong from electrical power
cord. Failure to follow this warning can
cause serious injury, fire or death.
Flame Size
Type of Cooking
Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broiling
Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces, gravies; steam
Keep foods cooking; poach; stew
RIGHT
WRONG
*Flame Size
High Flame
Medium Flame
Low Flame
Neverextendtheflamebeyondtheouter
edgeoftheutensil.Ahigherflamesimply
wastes heat and energy, and increases
your risk of being burned by the flame.
Severe shock or damage
tothecooktopmayoccurifthecooktopis
not installed by a qualified installer or
electrician.
This appliance can be used with Natural Gas and Propane Gas. It is shipped from
the factory for use with natural gas.
Ifyouwishtoconvertyourcooktopforusewithpropanegas,usethesuppliedfixed
orifices located in the package containing the Installation Instructions, in a bag
marked"FORLP/PROPANEGASCONVERSION".Followtheinstructionspackaged
withthe orifices.
Theconversionmustbeperformedbyaqualifiedservicetechnicianinaccordance
withthemanufacturer'sinstructionsandallcodesandrequirementsoftheauthority
having jurisdiction. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or
property damage. The qualified agency performing this work assumes
responsibilityfortheconversion.
Liquefied Petroleum
(Propane) Gas
Conversion

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Setting Surface
Controls
Thecoloroftheflameisthekeytoproperburneradjustment.Agoodflameisclear,
blueandhardlyvisibleinawell-lightedroom.Eachconeofflameshouldbesteady
and sharply defined. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-orange. To clean
burner,seeinstructionsunderGeneralCleaning.
Each burner lights automatically from an electric ignitor each time a control knob
is turned to the LITE position.
To operate the surface burner:
1. Place cooking utensil on burner.
2. Push in and turn the Surface Control knob counterclockwise to LITE.
3. Visually check that the burner has lit.
4. After the burner ignites, turn the control knob to the desired flame size. The
knobcannowbeturnedineitherdirectionwithoutbeingpushedin.Thecontrol
knobsdonothavetobesetataparticularmark.Usetheguidesandadjustthe
flame as needed. DO NOT cook with the control knob in the LITE position, as
this will cause excess wear on the ignitor electrode.
5. Toturntheburneroff,turnthecontrolknobclockwiseasfarasitwillgo,tothe
OFFposition.
Intheeventofanelectricalpoweroutage,the surfaceburners canbe litmanually.
Tolight asurfaceburner, holda litmatchto theburner head,thenslowly turnthe
surfacecontrol knobtoLITE. Aftertheburner ignites,turnthecontrol knobtothe
desired flame size. Use caution when lighting surface burners manually.
Surface burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to
operatenormally.
Do not operate the 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.
Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders
orplasticwrappingsontopofthecooktopwhenitisinuse.Theseitemscould
meltorignite.Potholders,towelsorwoodspoonscouldcatchfireifplacedtooclose
to a flame.
36" Cooktop Burners
On 36" cooktops, the right and left rear burners are specially designed for low
temperaturecooking, suchas warmingfoodsor simmeringsauces. Theseburners
have a lower heat capacity to help maintain even heat distribution at low
temperatures.
Themiddle rear burnerand thefront burnerscan beused forall typesof cooking.
Inaddition, thefrontburners haveahigher heatcapacityfor fast, evenheatduring
high temperature cooking, such as boiling liquids or frying.

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General Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop
Beforecleaninganypartofthecooktop,besureallcontrolsareturnedOFFandthe
cooktop is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE. REGULAR CLEANINGS WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MAJOR
CLEANINGS LATER.
Surfaces
Painted and Plastic Body
Parts, Control Knobs and
DecorativeTrimPieces
ControlPanel
PorcelainEnamel
BurnerGrates, BurnerPans
SurfaceBurners
How to Clean
Forgeneralcleaning,usehot,soapywaterandacloth.Formoredifficultsoilsandbuilt-up
grease, apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil. Leave on soil for 30 to 60 minutes.
Rinsewithadampclothanddry. DO NOT useabrasive cleanerson anyofthesematerials;
they can scratch.
Beforecleaningthecontrolpanel,turnallcontrolstoOFFandremovethecontrolknobs.To
remove, pull each knob straight off the shaft. Clean as instructed above. Squeeze excess
waterfromtheclothbeforewipingthepanel;especiallywhenwipingaroundthecontrols.
Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance. To replace
knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft, then push the
knob(s) into place.
Cleanburnergrates,broilerpanandinsertinthedishwasheranddryuponremoval.Ifsoils
are not removed, follow the cooktop cleaning instructions below.
Gentlescouringwithasoapyscouringpadwillremovemostspots.Rinsewitha1:1solution
of clean water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an ammonia-soaked
papertowelfor30to40minutes.Rinsewithcleanwaterandadampcloth,thenscrubwith
a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Remove all cleaners or
the porcelain may become damaged during future heating. DO NOT use spray oven
cleaners on the cooktop.
Theholesintheburnersofyourcooktopmustbekeptcleanatalltimesforproperignition
and a complete, even flame. Clean the burner holes routinely with a small gauge wire or
needle and especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes.
To remove and replace burner units per your model, see the instructions under General
Cleaning. Toclean,soakthe burnersina1:1 solutionofammoniaand waterfor30 to40
minutes. For stubborn stains, scrub with soap and water or a mild abrasive cleanser and a
dampcloth.Drytheburnersthoroughlyinawarmovenfor30minutes.Thenreplacethem,
making sure they are properly seated and level. DO NOT wash burner units in the
dishwasher.

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General Cleaning
(continued)
To Clean the Cooktop Glass
The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the four burners are
sealed, cleanups are easy when spillovers are cleaned up immediately. To clean,
wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.
Correctandconsistentcleaningisessentialtomaintainingyourheat-resistantglass
top. Spills and spatters should be wiped up using a clean paper towel and sudsy
water. This should be done either as soon as possible after the spill occurs, after
cookingiscompleted,oratthelatest,beforeusingthecooktopagain. Usecaution
if the cooktop is hot. For heavy spills, spatter or burned-on materials, use a razor
blade scraper. Hold the razor blade scraper at a 30° angle and remove food spills
orburnedonfood residue.
Finish the cleaning process by applying a recommended heat-resistant glass
cooktopcleaningcreme. Applycleanerwithclean,damppapertowel. Rinsewith
apapertoweldampenedwithcleanwaterandwipedry. Alwayswipethecooktop
thoroughly to avoid heating any cleaner residue.
DO NOT use the following on the heat-resistant glass cooktop:
•Abrasive plastic, nylon, metal scouring or cloth pads. They may scratch the
cooktop and make it more difficult to clean later. Always use a new, clean
paper towel when cleaning the heat-resistant glass top.
•Anythingthatmaymelt(plastics,aluminumfoil,sugarorfoodwithahighsugar
content).
•Heavy duty cleansers, rust or stain removers.
•Chlorine bleach, ammonia, hydrofluoric acid or any other kind of chemical
cleaners. They may etch or discolor the cooktop.
•Sponges, cloths or dish towels. Always use a new, clean paper towel when
cleaning the cooktop. Lint or soil remaining on the cooktop from a cloth or
sponge can burn and cause discoloration.
To Clean the Burner Grates, Contoured Burner Pans, Burner
Cap Assembly, and Burner Base
Theburnergrates,contoured burnerpans,burnercapassembly, andburner base
shouldberoutinelycleaned. Keepingtheburnerportscleanwill preventimproper
ignition and an uneven flame. See instructions below.
To Clean the Burner Grates
Be sure burners and grates are cool before you place your hand, a pot holder,
cleaningclothsorothermaterialonthem.Thecastironburnergratescanbewashed
inhotsoapywater.Rinsethoroughlyanddrythegrateswithacloth-don'tputthem
on the cooktop while still wet. Be sure the grates are positioned securely over the
burners.
To remove burned on food, place the grates in a covered container or plastic bag.
Add 1/4 cup ammonia and soak for 30 minutes. Wash, rinse well and dry. An
abrasive cleaner can be used for stubborn stains.
Before cleaning the
cooktop, be sure the controls are turned
to OFF and the cooktop is COOL.
Heavy burned-on spills can be removed
with a razor blade scraper. Use caution
to avoid damaging surface.
Do not use commercial
ovencleanersonanypartofthecooktop.
Damagetothefinishorpartscouldresult.
BurnerGrate

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General Cleaning
(continued)
To Clean the Contoured Burner Pans
The square burner pans are attached to the cooktop and are not removable. The
burner pan forms a recessed well area located around each burner unit. If a spill
occursinoneofthefourwellareas,blotupspillwithanabsorbentcloth.Rinsewith
a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.
To Remove the Burner Cap Assembly
Yourassemblywillconsistofaburnercapandtrimring.Removetheburnercapfirst
and then the trim ring. Do not operate the burners without the burner cap
assembly and trim ring in place.
To Clean the Burner Cap and Trim Ring
Useasoap-filledscouring padoramildabrasivecleanser tocleanburnercapsand
trimrings.Ifnecessary,coverstubbornspotswithanammonia-soakedpapertowel
for30minutes.Rubgentlywithasoap-filledscouringpadandrinsewithamixture
of clean water and vinegar. Wipe dry. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may
becomedamaged duringfutureheating.
To Clean the Burner Base and Gas Opening
Theports(orslots)aroundtheburnerbasemustberoutinelycleaned.Usea small-
gauge wire or needle to clean small slots or holes. Use care to prevent damage to
the electrode. If a cleaning cloth should catch the electrode, it could break or
damage the electrode. If the electrode is damaged or broken, the surface burner
willnotlightbecauseitwillnotspark.Manuallightingwithamatchisstillpossible.
Forproperflowofgasandignitionoftheburner—DONOTALLOWSPILLS,FOOD,
CLEANINGAGENTSORANYOTHERMATERIALTOENTERTHEGASOPENING.Gas
must flow freely through the small hole in the brass orifice for the burners to light
properly. If the gas opening orifice becomes soiled or clogged, use a small-gauge
wire or needle to clean. ALWAYS keep the burner cap assembly and ring in place
whenever a surface burner is in use.
To Replace the Burner Cap and Ring Assembly
Make sure the burner cap and ring are thoroughly dry before placing back on the
burner.
1. Replace trim ring (some models).
2. Find the locating tabs on the burner cap and place in the locating slots in the
burner base. Make sure each burner cap is properly aligned and level.
3. Turntheburnerontodetermineifitwilllight.Iftheburnerdoesnotlightafter
cleaning, contact an authorized servicer. Do not service the sealed burner
yourself.
Note: The burner cap assembly refers to
allpartsofthesealedburnerunit(burner
cap,burnerpan(somemodels),trimring
(somemodels),locatingtab,burnerbase
and electrode).
Use caution when
replacingtheburnercapsotheelectrode
is not damaged. This may cause a
delayed ignition or prevent the burner
fromigniting.
Anyadditions,changesor
conversions required in order for this
appliance to satisfactorily meet the
application needs must be made by a
FrigidaireDistributororQualifiedAgency.

Avoid Service Checklist
POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Surfacecontrolknob hasnotbeen completelyturnedtoLITE. Pushinandturn the
surfacecontrolknobtoLITE(untilburnerignites)andthenturnthesurfacecontrol
knob to the desired flame size.
Burner ports are clogged. Clean burners. See "To Clean the Burner Grates,
Contoured Burner Pans, Burner Cap Assembly, and Burner Base" under General
Cleaning. With the burneroff, usea small-gaugewire orneedle toclean portsor
slots.
Electrical Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric
company for service. Surface burners can be lit manually. See Setting Surface
Controls in this Owner's Guide.
Gas supply is turned off. Turn gas supply on.
Powersupplycordnot pluggedintooutlet.
Burnerportsorslotsareclogged.Withtheburneroff,cleanbyusingasmall-gauge
wire or needle to clean ports or slots.
Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and allow the burner to
operateuntilflameisfull.Drytheburnersthoroughlyfollowinginstructionsunder
GeneralCleaning.
Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame
turnsblue.
Salt air in coastal areas. A slightly orange flame is unavoidable.
OCCURRENCE
Surface burners do not light.
Surface burner flame burns half way
around.
Surface burner flame is orange.
Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The
listincludescommonoccurrencesthatarenottheresultofdefectiveworkmanship
or materials in this appliance.
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