GE XL44 Surface Cooking, Surface Burner Controls, Before Lighting a Burner, Standing Pilot Models

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SURFACE COOKING

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 Safety Instructions InstallationCare and Cleaning RangesXL44 GasSave time and money. Before you request service… HELP US HELP YOU…WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Read this manual carefullyIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety InstructionsRead all instructions before using this appliance IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICESurface Cooking Baking, Broiling and Roasting Cleaning Your RangeSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS MASK FOR SHELVES FEATURES OF YOUR RANGEFeatures and appearance vary Features of Your Range Oven Light On/Off Switch on some modelsClock and Timer on some models See pageSURFACE 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 and TimerUsing Your Oven Before Using Your OvenOven Shelves Shelf PositionsOven Vents locks so when placedHow to Set Your Range for Baking BAKINGBaking To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in thePan Placement PreheatingBaking Guides CookiesPies CakesBaking Pans Don’t PeekADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT The Type of Margarine Will Affect Baking PerformanceTo Adjust the Thermostat DO IT YOURSELFROASTING RoastingUse of Aluminum Foil Dual Shelf CookingQuestions and Answers ROASTING GUIDEFrozen Roasts Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try toBROILING BroilingQ. When broiling, is it necessary to always use a grid in the pan? Q. Why are my meats not turning out as brown as they should?BROILING GUIDE The oven and broiler compartment doors must be closed during broilingCARE AND CLEANING CleaningGuide Care and Standard Twin Burners on some modelsSealed Burner Assemblies on some models For proper ignitionGrate Burner cap Drip pan on some models Burner head Electrode ElectrodeCare and Cleaning Burner GratesCooktop Surface Oven BottomOven Light Bulb on some models Control Panel and KnobsRemovable Broiler Drawer on some models Broiler Pan and GridCare and Cleaning Oven Air VentsRemovable Storage Drawer on some models Removable Kick Panel on some modelsLift-Off Oven Door TO CLEAN THE DOOR Do not immerse door in water Inside of doorCautions about using spray-on oven cleaners Outside of doorSpecial Care of Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior on some models Stainless Steel Surfaces on some modelsTo Clean the Continuous-Cleaning Oven Do not scrape the porous surface with a knife orINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETYIn the Commonwealth of Massachusetts BEFORE YOU BEGINDIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES 361⁄4″± 1⁄4″36 ″ 40 ″LOCATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSGENERAL PROTECT YOUR FLOOR KITCHEN CABINETSTOOLS YOU WILL NEED PREPARATION1 PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY 2 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GASGas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations for Models Equipped with Sealed BurnersFlexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners ConnectorAlternate Hookup Rigid Pipe Hookup Options for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners2 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS continued 3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS on some modelsGrounding CAUTION DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKSElectric Disconnect 4 SEAL THE OPENINGSAdjust the Surface Burner Pilots if Necessary 5 LIGHT THE PILOTSLight the Surface Burner Pilots Light the Oven Pilot6 CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS Quality of Flames7 CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER A Yellow flamesAir adjustment shutter Loosen Loosen Air adjustment shutterTo remove the oven bottom Oven bottom1. Remove knurled screws holding down rear of oven bottom To remove the broiler drawer10 LEVELING THE RANGE 2 1⁄ 8 ″11 INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE CONVERTING TO LP GAS WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETEDMAKE SURE ALL CONTROLS ARE LEFT IN THE OFF POSITION Page QUESTIONS? BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE… Before You Call for ServicePROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEBEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE… Do It Yourself sectionGE Service Protection Plus Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box Louisville, KYUnlimited service calls All parts and labor costs included We’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytimeonline at GEAppliances.com Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investmentModel Number Serial NumberSchedule Service Parts and AccessoriesConsumer Support GE Appliances WebsiteWARRANTY under warrantyWHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED
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