GE Profile PLS624 Owner's Manual page 7

Before lighting, confirm all control knobs are in the OFF position. Make sure the main gas tank valve is open.
may discolor or chip without cookware to absorb the heat.
Lighting a Surface Burner
WARNING
Burners should be operated only
clothing ignition. Never let flames extend beyond the
in serious injury.
Select a burner and find its control knob. Push and turn
the appropriate burner control knob counterclockwise
to the HI position. Sparking will continue as long as
the knob remains pressed. Once burner is lit, continue
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.
If a cooktop burner fails to ignite, you may light the
burner manually by following the instructions below:
Push and turn the appropriate burner control knob
counterclockwise to the HI position.
Push the control knob in and
turn it to the HI position.
If the Flame Goes Out
Immediately turn the control knob to OFF position. Wait
at least 5 minutes and light the burner again.
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pressing knob for at least
5 seconds until the flame
sensor is heated. Release
the knob and confirm the
burner remains lit. If the
burner remains lit, rotate
the knob to adjust the
flame. If the burner does
not remain lit, refer to the
Troubleshooting Tips section.
These flames are too large for the pot
While continuing to press
the knob, immediately
strike and place a burning
long wooden match or a
gas lighter near the burner
to light. Once burner is lit,
continue pressing knob for
at least 5 seconds until the
flame sensor is heated.
Release the knob and
confirm the burner remains
lit. If the burner remains lit,
rotate the knob to adjust the
flame. If the burner does
not remain lit, refer to the
Troubleshooting Tips section.
To turn the cooktop burners off, rotate the control knobs
clockwise to the OFF position. Do not touch or place any
objects on the grates until the cooktop has cooled.
Push the control knob in and
turn it to the HI position.