GE PGP953DETWW - Manual (Page 5)

Using the cooktop burners.
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Control Lock
O U nlocked
L ocked O
C ontrol
' L ock
To lock the cooktop and prevent unwanted use,
turn the control lock knob counterclockwise to
LOCKED. An indicator light will glow to show
that the cooktop is locked.
When locked, the cooktop will sound if any
control knob is set to any position other than
OEE.
To unlock, turn the control lock knob to
UNLOCKED.
How to Light a Burner
Make sure the control lock knob is in the
UNLOCKED position and all 3 grates are
installed.
Your cooktop burners are lit by electric ignition,
eliminating the need for standing pilot lights
with constantly burning flames.
Push the control knob down and turn it to the
LITE position. After the burner ignites, turn
the knob to adjust the flame size. To turn the
burner off, turn the knob clockwise as far as it
will go, to the OEE position.
■ Check to be sure the burner you turn on is
the one you want to use.
■ Be sure you turn the control knob to OEE
when you finish cooking.
■ In case of a power failure, you can light the
burners 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.
Burners in use when an electrical power
failure occurs will continue to operate
normally.
■ 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.
Sealed Gas Burners
The smallest burner in the right rear (on all
models) and the left rear burner (on some
models) are the simmer burners. These burners
can be turned down to LO for a very low setting.
They provide precise cooking performance for
delicate foods such as sauces or foods that
require low heat for a long cooking time.
The medium (left and right front or left front
and rear) and the large (right front) burners (on
some models) are the general-purpose burners
that can be turned down from HI to LO to suit a
wide range of cooking needs.
PowerBoir^ Burner
The extra large center burner has special
PowerBoil^“ settings. This feature should only be
used with cookware 12" or larger in diameter,
and flames should never be allowed to extend
up the sides of the cookware. This feature is
designed to quickly bring large amounts of
liquid in pots 12" or larger in diameter to a boil.
The tri-ring burner (on some models) can also
be turned down to LO for a very low simmer
setting.