The Cooktop; Cooktop Features; Before Using The Cooktop; Burner Grates - Siemens HG2415UC, HG2416UC, HG2515UC, HG2516UC Use And Care Manual

Before Using the Cooktop

• Remove all packing materials and labels from the
cooktop surface.
• While cool, wipe with a clean, damp sponge and
dry.
• Optimum cooking results depend on the proper
cookware being selected and used.
• Read and understand all safety precautions and Use
and Care Manual information prior to operating.

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.
WARNING:
!
To prevent flare-ups do not use the
cooktop without all burner caps and all
burner grates properly positioned.
Burner Output by Fuel Type (BTU/hr)
Left
Front
Natural Gas
9100
Propane
7500
Right Side Burner - Side View
Right Side Burner -
Top View
Orifice

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.

Cooktop Features

Left Right
Right
Rear Front Rear
12500 15000 5500
11000 15000 5000
Burner Grate
Burner Cap
Burner Base
Cooktop
Ignitor
Ignitor

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.
Left Side
WARNING:
!
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.
Use this chart as a guide for heat settings:
Uses
Bringing water to a boil
Pan frying, sauteing,
browning meat, deep fat
frying
Most frying, eggs, pancakes,
slow boil
Finish cooking covered foods,
steaming
Melting butter and chocolate
Tomato sauces, soups, stews,
keeping foods warm
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.
CAUTION:
!
To prevent possible burns or possible
damage to the pan or range, the flame
should not extend beyond the edge of the pan.
Right Side

Heat Settings

High
Medium High
Medium
Medium Low
Low
Sim (Simmer)
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