GE JGBP35GXX Use And Care & Installation Manual

GE JGBP35GXX Use And Care & Installation Manual Manual pdf 9 page image

9SURFACE COOKINGSurface Burner ControlsThe knobs that turn the surface burners on and off arelocated on the control panel in front of the burners.The two knobs on the left control the left front andleft rear burners. The two knobs on the right controlthe right front and right rear burners.Before Lighting a Burner• If drip pans are supplied with your range,they should be used at all times.• Make sure all grates on the range are in placebefore using any burner.On ranges with sealed burners:• The smaller burner (right rear position) will givethe best simmer results. It offers precise cookingperformance for delicate foods, such as sauces orfoods which need to cook over low heat for along time. It can be turned down to a very lowsimmer setting.• The right front burner is higher powered than theothers and will bring liquids to a boil quicker.To Light a Surface BurnerPush the control knob inand turn it to LITE. Youwill hear a little ‘‘clicking’’noise—the sound of the electricspark igniting the burner.Turn the knob to adjust theflame size. If the knob stays atLITE, it will continue to click.When one burner is turned to LITE, all the burnersspark. Do not attempt to disassemble or clean aroundany burner while another burner is on. An electricshock may result, which could cause you to knockover hot cookware.In case of a power failure, you can light thesurface burners on your range with a match. Holda lighted match to the burner, then turn the knob tothe LITE position. Use extreme caution whenlighting burners this way.Surface burners in use when an electrical powerfailure occurs will continue to operate normally.How to Select Flame SizeWatch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat.The flame size on a gas burner should match thecookware you are using.FOR SAFE HANDLING OF COOKWARE NEVERLET THE FLAME EXTEND UP THE SIDES OFTHE COOKWARE.Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookware iswasted and only serves to heat the handle. (continued next page)Cooktop Comparison Surface CookingAfter Lighting a Burner• Do not operate a burner for an extended period oftime without cookware on the grate. The finish on thegrate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.• Be sure the burners and grates are cool before youplace your hand, a pot holder, cleaning cloths orother materials on them.