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ExtraLow

STAR

Burners

The controls for the two left and two right burners, front and

rear, have flame settings even lower than the standard SIM

settings.

Figure 9 shows that the control knob has an additional

range between the SIM and XLO settings. When the knob

is set within this range, the flame cycles off and on. By

varying the length of time the flame is off and on, the heat is

reduced even further to cook delicate foods. For example,

these very low settings are suitable for simmering and

poaching, melting chocolate and butter, holding cooked

foods at temperatures without scorching or burning, etc.

Operation of the ExtraLow

Burner

• XLO, the very lowest setting, is achieved by cycling the

flame ON for approximately 7 seconds and OFF for 53

seconds of each minute.

• When the knob is rotated just beyond the SIM setting,

the flame will cycle ON for approximately 54 seconds

and OFF for 6 seconds of each minute.

• To vary the amount of low heat, the control can be set

anywhere within the SIM and XLO range marked on

the knob.

ExtraLow

Techniques

• The type and quantity of food affects which setting to

use.

• The pan selected affects the setting. Its size, type,

material, and whether a lid is used, all affect the

consistency of the cooking temperature.

• To maintain a low or simmer heat, bring food to a

rolling boil. Stir well, then cover the pan and lower the

heat to a setting just below SIM.

• Check periodically to see if the control knob should be

turned to another setting.

• If an over-size pan is used, the simmer action may

occur mainly in the center of the pan. To equalize the

temperature throughout the food, stir the food around

the outer edges of the pan into the food in the center.

• It is normal to stir food occasionally while simmering.

This is especially important when simmering for several

hours, such as for a homemade spaghetti sauce or

beans.

• When lowering the flame setting, adjust it in small

steps.

• If the setting is too low to hold a simmer, bring the food

back to a boil before re-setting to a higher heat.

• It is normal not to see simmer bubbles immediately

after the food has been stirred.

• There may be bubbling when the flame cycles ON and

no bubbles when the flame is OFF. Even when the

flame is OFF, there will be steam and a slight quiver on

the liquid’s surface.

POWERBOOST

The POWERBOOST, or XHI, is located at the right-front

position of the rangetop. It offers the convenience to quickly

boil water, sear steaks, stir-fry vegetables, etc. Use of the

SIM and XLO remains the same as the other XLO Knobs.

Burner Cap Placement

The burner caps must be properly placed on the STAR

burner bases for the cooktop to function properly. If the

burner cap is not properly placed, one or more of the

following problems may occur.

• Burner flames are too high.

• Flames shoot out of burners.

• Burners do not ignite.

• Burner flames light unevenly.

• Burner emits gas odor.

Figure 9: ExtraLow STAR Burner Control Knob

OFF

ExtraLow

Range

ExtraLow

Range

ExtraLow

Range

WARNING!

To prevent burns, do not touch burner caps or grates

while hot. Turn the cooktop off and allow the burners to

cool.

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