Burners - GE 36, 48 Use And Care Manual

Range-top
Some cooking centers are equipped with heavy
cast iron burners. Each is rated at 15,000 BTU

burners

and has a rotary spark igniter for efficient lighting.
(on some models)
The burner grates are porcelain enamel over
cast iron for durability.
Each cooking center comes with a stainless steel
cover which doubles as a work surface. When
using the grill burners with the work surface in
place, be careful as heat can conduct from the
grill section and cause the work surface to heat up.
Never attempt to light the range-top burners
with the work surface in place.
Cover the range-top burners with the stainless
steel cover when not in use.
To light a
First remove the burner cover, by lifting up and
to the side, or any cooking utensils from the
range-top
burner grate.
burner
CAUTION: The burner cover may be hot if the
(on some models)
grill burners are in operation.
Push and turn the control knob to the LITE
position and immediately turn the rotary igniter
knob (between the rear and front burner
knobs) until the burner is lit or 4 seconds pass.
If the burner doesn't ignite wait 5 minutes for
any accumulated gas to dissipate then try again.
If the burner will not light after several attempts,
wait 5 minutes. The burner can be lit by holding
a lit match next to the burner ports and turning
the control knob to LITE.
Flame
The correct height of the flame depends on the
size and material of the pan being used, the
height
food being cooked and how much liquid is in
the pan.
• The flame should never extend beyond the
• Pans that conduct heat slowly (such as glass-
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bottom of the pan.
ceramic) should be used with low or medium
flame unless you are cooking with a large
amount of liquid.
Range-Top Burners
Stainless Steel Outdoor Cooking Center
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Note: The flame size on a gas burner should match the
cookware you are using.
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