GAS GRATE LOCATING ASSEMBLY FOR A CERAMIC-BASED COGAS GRATE LOCATING ASSEMBLY FOR A CERAMIC-BASED COOKTOP OKTOP

摘要

A cooking appliance having a ceramic-based cooktop and a plurality of gas cooking elements is provided with a grate locating assembly which includes a plurality of apertures formed at spaced locations in the cooktop, a plurality of spaced feet projecting downward from cooking vessel supporting grates, and a plurality of inserts. Each of the inserts is positioned within a respective one of the apertures in the cooktop and includes a central opening for receiving a respective grate foot in order to support the surface portion of the grate above the cooktop, while locating the feet of the grate at a position below an upper level of the cooktop.