Before Lighting a Gas Burner
Make sure all burner heads, burner caps
and grates are in their proper locations (see
Burner Caps, Heads and Electrodes in the
Care and cleaning of the cooktop section)
After Lighting a Gas Burner
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
Be sure the burners and grates are cool
before you place your hand, a pot holder,
cleaning cloths or other materials on them
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Using the gas surface burners. GEAppliances.com
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model
How to Light a Gas Surface Burner
Push the control knob down and turn it to the
LITE position
You will hear a little clicking noise—the sound
of the electric spark igniting the burner
Turn the knob to adjust the flame size If the
knob stays at LITE, it will continue to click
LITE
Do not attempt to disassemble
or clean around any burner while another
burner is on An electric shock may result, which
could cause you to knock over hot cookware
If the burner has not been used recently, the
flames may make an excessive noise This is
normal, and it should dissipate after 4 to 5
minutes
Push the control knob down and
turn it to the LITE position
How to Select Flame Size
For safe handling of cookware, never let the
flames extend up the sides of the cookware
Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce
heat The flame size on a gas burner should
match the cookware you are using
Any flame larger than the bottom of the
cookware is wasted and only serves to heat the
handle
In Case of Power Failure
In case of a power failure, you can light the gas
surface burners on your cooktop with a match
Hold a lit match to the burner, then push in and
turn the control knob to the LITE position Use
extreme caution when lighting burners this way
Surface burners in use when an electrical
power failure occurs will continue to operate
normally
IN CASE OF A POWER FAILURE, THE
VENTILATION SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE.
Sealed Gas Burners
The smaller burner (right rear position) will
give the best simmer results It offers precise
cooking performance for delicate foods, such
as sauces or foods which need to cook over
low heat for a long time It can be turned down
to a very low simmer setting
The other burners are higher powered and will
bring liquids to a boil quicker, especially with
the use of a lid
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