GE JGB690SEFSS Use and Care Manual - Page 10

USING THE COOKTOP: Surface Burners Surface Burners How to Light a Surface Burner WARNING Burners should be operated only when covered by cookware. Burner flames not covered by cookware present a risk of fire or clothing ignition. Never let flames extend beyond the sides of the cookware. Failure to comply may result in serious injury. Make sure all burners are in their correct locations and fully assembled before attempting to operate any burner. Select a burner and find its control knob. Push the knob in and turn it to the LITE position. You will hear a clicking noise- the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner. When one burner is turned to LITE, all burners will spark. Sparking will continue as long as the knob remains at LITE. Once gas is ignited, turn the knob to adjust the flame size. Push the control knob in and turn it to the LITE position. After Lighting a Burner „ Do not operate the burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the grate may discolor or chip without cookware to absorb the heat. „ Do not attempt to disassemble any burner while another burner is on. An electric shock may result, which could cause you to knock over hot cookware. „ Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you place your hand, a pot holder or cleaning materials on them. Use of the Surface Burners Your gas rangetop has sealed gas burners. They offer convenience, cleanability and flexibility for a wide range of cooking applications. The smallest burner is the simmer burner. A simmer burner turned down to LO provides precise cooking performance for foods such as delicate sauces that require low heat for a long cooking time. The extra-large burner is designed to quickly bring large amounts of liquid to a boil. Some models have a POWER BOIL™ setting especially designed for use with cookware with a diameter of 11 inches or larger. How to Select Flame Size Watch the flame, not the knob, as you adjust heat. When rapid heating is desired, the flame size on a burner should match the size of the cookware you are using. Flames larger than the bottom of the cookware will not heat faster and may be hazardous. These flames are too large for the pot 10 49-85214-1