GE RGAS200 Owner's Manual

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49-85251 7In Case of a Power FailureUSING THE RANGE: ,Q &DVH RI D 3RZHU )DLOXUH 6XUIDFH %XUQHUVSurface BurnerThe round burner is for general cooking purposes. Sizecookware appropriately to the flames.Surface BurnersIn the event of a power failure, the oven is inoperableand no attempt should be made to operate it. However,the surface burners may be lit with a match. Usingextreme caution, hold a lit match near the ports beneaththe surface burner cap, then slowly turn the knob to theLITE position. Once lit, surface burners will continue tooperate normally.Lighting a Surface BurnerWARNING Burners should be operated onlywhen covered by cookware. Burner flames notcovered by cookware present a risk of fire orclothing ignition. Never let flames extend beyond thesides of the cookware. Failure to comply may resultin serious injury.Make sure all burners are in their correct locations andfully assembled before attempting to operate any burner.6HOHFWDEXUQHUDQGILQGLWVFRQWURONQRE3XVKWKHNQREin and turn it to the LITE position.the sound of the electric sparkigniting the burner. When oneburner is turned to LITE, allburners will spark. Sparking willcontinue as long as the knobremains at LITE. Once gas isignited, turn the knob to adjustthe flame size.Using the Surface BurnersNOTES:Ŷ 'RQRWRSHUDWHWKHEXUQHUIRUDQH[WHQGHGSHULRGRItime without cookware on the grate. The finish onthe grate may discolor or chip without cookware toabsorb the heat.Ŷ 'RQRWDWWHPSWWRGLVDVVHPEOHDQ\EXUQHUZKLOHDQRWKHUburner is on. Damage to the product may occur.Ŷ %HVXUHWKHEXUQHUVDQGJUDWHVDUHFRROEHIRUH\RXplace your hand, a pot holder or cleaning materialson them.Your rangetop has sealed gas burners that offerconvenience, cleanability and flexibility for a wide rangeof cooking applications.The smallest burner is the simmer burner. A simmerburner turned down to LO provides precise cookingperformance for foods such as delicate sauces thatrequire low heat for a long cooking time.Selecting a Flame SizeWatch the flame, not the knob, as you adjust heat. Whenrapid heating is desired, the flame size should match thesize of the cookware you are using. Flames larger thanthe bottom of the cookware will not heat faster and maybe hazardous.3XVKWKHFRQWURONQRELQDQGturn it to the LITE position.These flames are too large for the pot