GE XL44TM Surface Cooking, Surface Burner Controls, Before Lighting a Burner

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SURFACE COOKING

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.

Before Lighting a Burner

•If drip pans are supplied with your range, they should be used at all times.

•Make sure all the grates on the range are in place before using any burner.

On ranges with sealed 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 right front burner is higher powered than the others and will bring liquids to a boil quicker.

•On some models, the burners are all the same size and power.

To Light a Surface Burner

Electric Ignition Models:

Push the control knob in and turn it to LITE. 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.

In case of a power failure, you can light the surface burners on your range with a match. Hold a lighted match to the burner, then turn the 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.

Standing Pilot Models:

Push control knob in and turn it to HI position. The burner should light within a few seconds.

Turn the knob to adjust the flame size.

Flame will be almost horizontal and will lift slightly away from the burner when the burner is first turned on. A blowing or hissing sound may be heard for 30 to 60 seconds. This normal sound is due to improved injection of gas and air into the burner. Put a pan on the burner before lighting it,

or adjust the flame to match pan size as soon as it lights, and the blowing or hissing sound will be much less noticeable.

After Lighting a Burner

•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.

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Contents Before You Safety InstructionsOperating Instructions, Tips If YOU Need Service Help US Help YOU…Using Your Range Important Safety InstructionsWhen You Get Your Range Surface Cooking Do not allow anyone to climb, stand orBaking, Broiling and Roasting Cleaning Your RangeSave These INSTRUCTIONS5 Features of Your Range Features and appearance varySee Surface Burners, Grates and Drip Pans on some modelsOven Control Broiler Pan and GridSurface Cooking Surface Burner ControlsBefore Lighting a Burner To Light a Surface BurnerDo not use a wok on any other support ring How to Select Flame SizeTop-of-Range Cookware Clock and Timer To Set the TimerTo Change or Cancel the Timer Setting Display Clock While Timer Is OperatingUsing Your Oven Oven Vents Oven ShelvesShelf Positions How to Set Your Range for Baking BakingTo avoid possible burns, place the shelves Type of Food Shelf PositionPan Placement PreheatingBaking Guides CookiesPies CakesBaking Pans Don’t PeekType of Margarine Will Affect Baking Performance Adjust the Oven ThermostatTo Adjust the Thermostat Dual Shelf Cooking RoastingUse of Aluminum Foil Questions and Answers Why is my roast crumbling when I try to carve it?Roasting Guide Frozen RoastsShould I salt the meat before broiling? Why are my meats not turning out as brown as they should?Broiling Broiling Guide Ground BeefCare and Cleaning Standard Twin Burners on some modelsSealed Burner Assemblies on some models For proper ignitionOven Bottom Burner GratesCooktop Surface Oven Light Bulb on some models Control Panel and KnobsRemovable Broiler Drawer on some models Broiler Pan and GridRemovable Kick Panel on some models Oven Air VentsRemovable Storage Drawer on some models Lift-Off Oven Door Outside of doorOven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish Installation Instructions For Your SafetyImportant Safety Instructions General Provide Adequate GAS Supply Connect the Range to GAS Rigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed BurnersElectrical Connections on some models GroundingElectrical Requirements Extension Cord CautionsElectrical Connections Electric DisconnectLight the Oven Pilot Adjust the Surface Burner Pilots if NecessaryLight the Surface Burner Pilots Light the Pilots Quality of FlamesElectric Ignition Models Yellow flamesTo remove the oven bottom Leveling the Range To remove the broiler drawerInstalling the ANTI-TIP Device Page Page Page QUESTIONS? Before YOU Call for SERVICE… Problem Possible CauseDo It Yourself section We’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime Consumer Product Ownership Registration We’ll Be There Warranty
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