GE 164 D2588P120 - Manual (Page 8)

SURFACE COOKING
Electric Ignition
Your surface burners are lighted by electric ignition, Surface burners in use when an electrical power
eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with failure occurs will continue to operate normally.
constantly burning flames.
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 in this manner.
Surface Burner Controls
The knobs that turn the surface burners on and off
are located on the lower control panel in front of
the burners.
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.
To Light a Surface Burner
Push the control knob
in and turn it
counterclockwise to
LITE. You will 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.
After Lighting a Burner
Check to be sure the burner Do not operate a burner for an Be sure the burners and grates are
you turned on is the one you extended period of time without cool before you place your hand, a
want to use. cookware on the grate. The finish pot holder, cleaning cloths or other
on the grate may chip without materials on them.
cookware to absorb the heat.
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