GE PGP953SETSS Use and Care Manual - Page 5

Using the cooktop burners. GEAppliances.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Control Lock To lock the cooktop and prevent unwanted use, turn the control lock knob counterclockwise to LOCKED . An indicator light will glow to show that the cooktop is locked . When locked, the cooktop will sound if any control knob is set to any position other than OFF . To unlock, turn the control lock knob to UNLOCKED . How to Light a Burner Make sure the control lock knob is in the UNLOCKED position and all 3 grates are installed . Your cooktop burners are lit by electric ignition, eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with constantly burning flames . Push the control knob down and turn it to the LITE position . After the burner ignites, turn the knob to adjust the flame size . To turn the burner off, turn the knob clockwise as far as it will go, to the OFF position . ■ Check to be sure the burner you turn on is the one you want to use . ■ Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking . ■ In case of a power failure, you can light the burners 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 . Burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally . ■ 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 . Sealed Gas Burners The smallest burner in the right rear (on all models) and the left rear burner (on some models) are the simmer burners . These burners can be turned down to LO for a very low setting . They provide precise cooking performance for delicate foods such as sauces or foods that require low heat for a long cooking time . The medium (left and right front or left front and rear) and the large (right front) burners (on some models) are the general-purpose burners that can be turned down from HI to LO to suit a wide range of cooking needs . PowerBoil™ Burner The extra large center burner has special PowerBoil™ settings . This feature should only be used with cookware 12″ or larger in diameter, and flames should never be allowed to extend up the sides of the cookware . This feature is designed to quickly bring large amounts of liquid in pots 12″ or larger in diameter to a boil . The tri-ring burner (on some models) can also be turned down to LO for a very low simmer setting . 5