Electric Ignition - GE JGBP25GEN Use And Care & Installation Manual

Electric Ignition

Your surface burners are lighted by electric ignition,
eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with
constantly burning flames.
In case of a power failure, you can light the surface
burners on your range with
match to the burner, then turn the knob to the LITE
Use extreme caution when lighting burners
position.
this way.
Surface burners in use when an electrical power
failure occurs will continue to operate normally.
Surface Burner Controls
Knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are
marked as to which burners they control. The two
knobs on the left control the left front and left rear
burners. The two knobs on the right control the right
front and right rear burners.
On ranges with sealed burners:
The smaller burner (right rear positionj
the best simmer results.
The right front burner is higher powered than the
others and will bring liquids to a boil quicker
(natural gas installations only).
To Light a Surface Burner
turn ]t to LITE. You w1ll hear
a little "clicking" noise—the
sound of the electric spark
igniting the burner.
After the burner ignites, turn the
knob to adjust the flame size.
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a match. Hold a lighted
will give
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The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed.
When one burner is turned to LITE, 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.
Before Lighting a Burner
If drip pans are 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 Burner
Check to be sure the burner you turned on is the one
you want to use.
Do not operate a burner for an extended period
of time without cookware on the grate. The finish
on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb
the heat.
Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you
place your hand, a pot holder, cleaning cloths or
other materials on them.