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Lighting Instructions
Standing Pilot Model
JGBC16GPJ
The surface burners on this range
have standing pilots that must be lit
initially. To light them:
L Be sure surface burner control
knobs are in the OFF position.
2. Remove the grates and lift the
cooktop up (see page 16).
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3. Locate the two pilot ports and
light each of them with a match.
4. Lower the cooktop. Your surface
burners are now ready for use.
Electric Ignition
Models
JGBC16GEJ
JGBC17GEJ
Surfaceburnersonthese rangesare
lightedbyelectricignition, ending
the needfor standingpilotswith
constantlyburningflames.
In case of a power outage, youcan
lightthepilotlessignitionsurface
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 burners in use when an
electrical power failure occurs will
continue to operate normally.
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 on the left control the left
front and left rear burners. The two
on the right control the right front
and right rear burners.
To Light a Surface Burner
Push the control knob in and turn it
to LITE. On electric ignition models,
you will hear a little clicking noise—
the sound of the electric spark
igniting the burner.
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After the burner ignites, turn the
How to Select Flame Size
The flame size on a gas burner
should match the cookware you
are using.
NEVER LET THE FLAME
EXTEND UP THE SIDES OF
THE COOKWARE. Any flame
larger than the bottom of the
cookware is wasted and only serves
to heat the handles.
When using aluminum or
aluminum-clad stainless steel
pOtSand pans, adjust the flame so
the circle it makes is about 1/2 inch
smaller than the bottom of the
cookware.
When boiling, use this same
flame size—1/2 inch smaller than
the bottom of the cookware—no
matter what the cookware is made
of. Foods cook just as quickly at a
gentle boil as they do at a furious,
rolling boil. A high boil creates
steam and cooks away moisture,
flavor and nutrition. Avoid it except
for the few cooking processes
which need a vigorous boil.
When frying or warming foods
knob to adjust the-flame size.
in stainless steel, cast iron or
enamelware, keep the flame down
Note:
lower—to about 1/2 the diameter
● Do not operate a burner for
of the pan.
extended periods of time without
having cookware on the grate. The
When frying in glass or ceramic
finish on the grate may chip without
cookware, lower the flame even
cookware to absorb the heat.
more.
● Check to be sure the burner you
turned on is the one you want to use.
● 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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