In Case Of A Power Failure; Surface Burners - GE JGB860EEJ-ES Owner's Manual

In Case of a Power Failure

In the event of a power failure, the oven is inoperable
and no attempt should be made to operate it. However,
the surface burners may be lit with a match. Using
extreme caution, hold a lit match near the ports beneath

Surface Burners

Lighting a Surface Burner
WARNING
only when covered by cookware. Burner flames
not covered by cookware present a risk of fire or
clothing ignition. Never let flames extend beyond the
sides of the cookware. Failure to comply may result
in serious injury.
Make sure all burners are in their correct locations and
fully assembled before attempting to operate any burner.
Select a burner and find its control knob. Push the knob
Selecting a Flame Size
Watch the flame, not the knob, as you adjust heat. When
rapid heating is desired, the flame size should match the
size of the cookware you are using. Flames larger than
the bottom of the cookware will not heat faster and may
be hazardous.
Using the Surface Burners
NOTES:
time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the
grate may discolor or chip without cookware to absorb
the heat.
burner is on. Damage to the product may occur.
your hand, a pot holder or cleaning materials on them.
Types of Surface Burners
Round Burner
Use this burner for general
cooking purposes. Size cookware
appropriately to the flames.
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Burners should be operated
Oval Burner
(on some models)
Use this burner to cook
on the griddle.
the surface burner cap, then slowly turn the knob to the
operate normally.
You will hear a clicking noise—
the sound of the electric spark
igniting the burner. When one
burners will spark. Sparking will
continue as long as the knob
ignited, turn the knob to adjust
the flame size.
These flames are too large for the pot
Your rangetop has sealed gas burners that offer
convenience, cleanability and flexibility for a wide range
of cooking applications.
The smallest burner is the simmer burner. A simmer
performance for foods such as delicate sauces that
require low heat for a long cooking time.
The extra-large burner is designed to quickly bring
large amounts of liquid to a boil. Some models have a
cookware with a diameter of 11 inches or larger.
Tri-Ring Burner
(on some models)
Use this burner for large cookware
or for simmering applications.
Push the control knob in and
turn it to the LITE position.
Dual Oval Burner
(on some models)
Use this burner to cook on the
griddle or with small cookware.
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