GE JGB910 Owner's Manual page 9

Using the gas surface burners.
Throughoutthis manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Pushthe controlknobin andturnit
to theLITEposition.
How to Light a Gas Surface Burner
Push the control knob in and turn it to the
//_ position.
You will hear a little clicking noise-the
sound of the electric spark igniring the
burner.
Turn the knob m adjust the flame size.
Ifthe knob staysat//_ it will continue
to click.
When one burner is turned to//_ all
the burners spark. Do not attempt to
disassemble or clean around any burner
while another burner is on. An electric
shock may result, which could cause you
to knock over hot cookware.
Sealed Gas Burners
The smaller burner (right rear position) will
give the best simmer results. It offers precise
cooking performance for delicate foods,
such as sauces or foods which need to cook
over low heat for a long time. It can be
tttmed down to avery low simmer setting.
The largest burners are higher powered
than the others and will bring liquids to a
boil quicker.
How to Select Flame Size
For safe handling ofcookware, never/et _neflames
extend up_ne sides of_ne cookware.
Watch the flame, not the knob, as you
reduce heat. The flame size on a gas burner
should match the eookware you are using.
Any flame larger than the bottom of the
cookware is wasted and only serves to heat
the handle.
In Case of Power Failure
In case of a power failure, you can light the
gas smface burners on your range with a
match. Hold a lit match to the burner, then
push in and turn the control knob to the
//lSposidon. Use extreme caution when
lighting burners this way.
Surface burners in use when an electrical
power failure occurs will continue to
operate normally.
Before Lighting
a Gas Burner
• If drip pans am supplied with your range,
they should be used at all times.
• Make sure all grates on the range are in
place before using any burner.
After Lighting a Gas Burner
• Do not operate the burner for an
extended period of time without
cookware on the grate. The finish on
the grate may chip without cookwace
to absorb the heat.
• Be sure the burners and grates are cool
before you place your hand, a pot holder,
cleaning doths or other materials on
them.
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