The Burner Flames; Burner Ignition - GE JGP963 - Profile 36" Deep Recessed Gas Cooktop Installation Instructions Manual

CHECK IGNITERS
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Operation of the electric igniters should be
checked after the cooktop and supply line
have been carefully checked for leaks and the
cooktop has been connected to the electrical
power.
A Push and turn a burner valve to the LITE
position.
• The burner valve should light when gas
is available to the burner.
• Once the burner lights, it should be
turned out of the LITE position.
Try each valve separately until all
B
burners have been checked.
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BURNER IGNITION

Cooktop Spark Ignition—When you turn
the cooktop knob to LITE, the spark igniter
makes a series of electric sparks (ticking
sounds) which light the burner. During a
power failure, the burners will not light
automatically. In an emergency, a cooktop
burner may be lit with a match by following
the steps below.
WARNING:
with a match is dangerous. You should
match light the cooktop burners only in
an emergency.
Light a match and hold the flame near
A
the burner you want to light. Wooden
matches work best.
Push in and turn the control knob slowly.
B
Be sure you are turning the correct knob
for the burner you are lighting.
NOTE: If the burner does not light within five
seconds, turn the knob off and wait one minute
before trying again.
Installation Instructions
Lighting gas burners

THE BURNER FLAMES

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Turn each burner on. Flames should be blue
in color with no trace of yellow. The burner
flames should not flutter or blow away from
the burner. The inner cone of the flame
should be between 1/2" and 3/4" long.
1/2"
to
3/4"
Burners should be checked frequently
WARNING:
measure the inner cone of the flame, please
use caution. Burns could result.
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Cooktop Burner
If you attempt to