GE JGP622ER Use And Care Manual

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USING YOUR COOKTOPAutomatic IgnitionYour surface burners are lighted by electric ignition, eliminating the need forstanding pilot lights with constantly burning flames.In case of a power outage, you can light the burners with a match. Holda lighted match to the burner, then turn th,; knob to the LITE position. Toavoid burning your hand, use extreme caution when lighting burners this way.Surface burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs wiIl continueto operate normally.To Light a BurnerPush the control knob inand turn it counterclockwiseto LITE.After the burner ignites,turn the knob to adjust theflame size. To turn theburner off, turn the knobclockwise as far as it willgo, to the OFF position.*—/“,~,.. ,. . . . .. . . . .l Do not operate the burner for an extended periodof time without cookware on the grate. The finish onthe grate may chip without cookware to absorb theheat.l Check to be sure the burner you turn on is the oneyou want to use.l Be sure the burners and grates are cool before youplace your hand, a pot holder, cleaning cloths orother materials on them.How to Select Flame SizeWatch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat. The flame size on a gasburner should match the cookware you are using..—. ,. .FOR SAFE HANDLING OF COOKWARE, NEVER LET THE FLAMEEXTEND UP THE SIDES OF THE COOKWARE. Any flame larger thanthe bottom of the cookware is wasted heat and only serves to heat the handle.CookwareAluminum: Medium-weight cookware is recommendedbecause it heats quickly and evenly. Most foodsbrown evenly in an aluminum skillet. Use saucepanswith tight-fitting lids when cooking with minimumamounts of water.Cast Iron: If heated slowly, most skillets will givesatisfactory results.Enamelware: Under some conditions, the enamel ofsome cookware may melt. Follow cookwaremanufacturer’s recommendations for cooking methods.Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for eithersurface or oven cooking. It conducts heat very slowlyand cools very slowly, Check cookware manufacturer’sdirections to be sure it can be used on gas cooktops.Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor heatingproperties, and is usually combined with copper,aluminum or other metals for improved heatdistribution. Combination metal skillets generallywork satisfactorily if used at medium heat as themanufacturer recommends.Glass: There are two types of glass cookware-thosefor oven use only and those for surface cooking(saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heatvery slowly.6