GE PGP989SNSS - Manual (Page 9)

Before Lighting a Gas Burner
 Make sure all burner heads, burner caps
and grates are in their proper locations (see
Burner Caps, Heads and Electrodes in the
Care and cleaning of the cooktop section).
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 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.
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Using the gas surface burners.
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How to Light a Gas Surface Burner
Push the control knob down and turn it to the
LITE position.
You will hear a little clicking noise—the sound
of the electric spark igniting the burner.
Turn the knob to adjust the flame size. If the
knob stays at LITE, it will continue to click.
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.
If the burner has not been used recently, the
flames may make an excessive noise. This is
normal, and it should dissipate after 4 to 5
minutes.
Push the control knob down and
turn it to the LITE position.
How to Select Flame Size
For safe handling of cookware, never let the
flames extend up the sides of the cookware.
Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce
heat. The flame size on a gas burner should
match the cookware 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
surface burners on your cooktop with a match.
Hold a lit match to the burner, then push in and
turn the control knob to the LITE position. Use
extreme caution when lighting burners this way.
Surface burners in use when an electrical
power failure occurs will continue to operate
normally.
IN CASE OF A POWER FAILURE, THE
VENTILATION SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE.
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 turned down
to a very low simmer setting.
The other burners are higher powered and will
bring liquids to a boil quicker, especially with
the use of a lid.