GE PGP7036SLSS Use and Care Manual - Page 7
Surface Burners Cont., USING THE COOKTOP - gas cooktop
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USING THE COOKTOP:6XUIDFH%XUQHUV Surface Burners (Cont.) Multi-Ring Burner (some models) For large cookware, activate all rings by setting the burner between Hi and Med. For small cookware or low heating applications, only activate the inner rings by setting the burner between /RDQG6LP Control Lock (on some models) To lock the cooktop and prevent unwanted use, turn the control lock knob clockwise to Locked. An indicator light will illuminate when the cooktop is locked. When locked, JDVIORZWRWKHEXUQHUVLVSUHYHQWHG%XUQHUVZLOOVSDUNLI a knob is turned, but will not ignite. To unlock, turn the control lock knob to Unlocked. Cooktop Cookware Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is recommended because it heats quickly and evenly. Most foods brown HYHQO\LQDQDOXPLQXPVNLOOHW8VHVDXFHSDQVZLWKWLJKW fitting lids when cooking with minimum amounts of water. Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor heating properties and is usually combined with copper, aluminum or other metals for improved heat distribution. Combination metal skillets usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat or as the manufacturer recommends. Cast-Iron: If heated slowly, most skillets will give satisfactory results. Enamelware:8QGHUVRPHFRQGLWLRQVWKHHQDPHO of some cookware may melt. Follow the cookware manufacturer's recommendations for cooking methods. Glass:7KHUHDUHWZRW\SHVRIJODVVFRRNZDUH²WKRVH for oven use only and those for surface burner cooking (saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat very slowly. Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for either surface or oven cooking. It conducts heat very slowly and cools very slowly. Check the cookware manufacturer's directions to be sure it can be used on gas surface burners. Stove Top Grills Do not use an after-market stove top grill on your gas surface burners. A stove top grill will cause incomplete combustion resulting in carbon monoxide levels above allowable standards. This could be hazardous to your health. Do not use stove top grills 49-80801 7