Before Lighting a Gas Burner Make sure all grates on the cooktopare in place before using any burner.After Lighting a Gas Burner Do not operate the burner for anextended period of time withoutcookware on the grate. The finishon the grate may chip withoutcookware to absorb the heat. Be sure the burners and grates arecool before you place your hand,a pot holder, cleaning cloths orother materials on them.Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support9Using the gas surface burners. ge.comThroughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.How to Light a Gas Surface BurnerPush the control knob down and turn itto the LITE position.You will hear a little clicking noise—thesound of the electric spark igniting theburner.Turn the knob to adjust the flame size.If the knob stays at LITE, it will continueto click.When one burner is turned to LITE,all the burners spark. Do not attempt todisassemble or clean around any burnerwhile another burner is on. An electricshock may result, which could cause youto knock over hot cookware.Push the control knob down andturn it to the LITE position.How to Select Flame SizeFor safe handling of cookware, never let the flamesextend up the sides of the cookware.Watch the flame, not the knob, as youreduce heat. The flame size on a gasburner should match the cookware youare using.Any flame larger than the bottom of thecookware is wasted and only serves toheat the handle.In Case of Power FailureIn case of a power failure, you can lightthe gas surface burners on your cooktopwith a match. Hold a lit match to theburner, then push in and turn the controlknob to the LITE position. Use extremecaution when lighting burners this way.Surface burners in use when an electricalpower failure occurs will continue tooperate normally.IN CASE OF A POWER FAILURE, THEVENTILATION SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE.Sealed Gas BurnersThe smaller burner (right rear position)will give the best simmer results. It offersprecise cooking performance for delicatefoods, such as sauces or foods which needto cook over low heat for a long time.It can be turned down to a very lowsimmer setting.The other burners are higher poweredand will bring liquids to a boil quicker,especially with the use of a lid.