GE CC2S986, Owner'S Manual

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In Case of a Power Failure

USING THE RANGE: 

In

 Case

 of

 a

 Power

 Failure

 / 

Surface

 Burners

Types of Surface Burners

Round Burner

Use this burner for general 

cooking purposes. Size cookware 

appropriately to the flames.

Multi-Ring Burner 

(on some models)

Use this burner for large cookware or 

for simmering applications.

Dual Oval Burner 

(on some models)

Use this burner to cook on the 

griddle or with small cookware.

Surface Burners

In the event of a power failure, the oven is inoperable 

and no attempt should be made to operate it. However, 

the surface burners may be lit with a match. Using 

extreme caution, hold a lit match near the ports beneath 

the surface burner cap, then slowly turn the knob to the 

LITE position. Once lit, surface burners will continue to 

operate normally.

Lighting a Surface Burner

WARNING

Burners should be operated only 

when covered by cookware. Burner flames not 

covered by cookware present a risk of fire or 

clothing ignition. Never let flames extend beyond the 

sides of the cookware. Failure to comply may result 

in serious injury.

Make sure all burners are in their correct locations and 

fully assembled before attempting to operate any burner.
Select a burner and find its control knob. Push the knob 

in and turn it to the LITE position.

You will hear a clicking noise—

the sound of the electric spark 

igniting the burner. When one 

burner is turned to LITE, all 

burners will spark. Sparking will 

continue as long as the knob 

remains at LITE. Once gas is 

ignited, turn the knob to adjust 

the flame size.

Automatic Reignition (on some models)

The burners on this range will automatically relight if the 

flame goes out.

Using the Surface Burners

NOTES:

■   Do not operate the burner for an extended period of 

time without cookware on the grate. The finish on 

the grate may discolor or chip without cookware to 

absorb the heat.

■   Do not attempt to disassemble any burner while another 

burner is on. Damage to the product may occur.

■   Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you 

place your hand, a pot holder or cleaning materials 

on them.

Your rangetop has sealed gas burners that offer 

convenience, cleanability and flexibility for a wide range 

of cooking applications.
The smallest burner is the simmer burner. A simmer 

burner turned down to LO provides precise cooking 

performance for foods such as delicate sauces that 

require low heat for a long cooking time.
The extra-large burner is designed to quickly bring large 

amounts of liquid to a boil. Some models have a  

POWER BOIL™ setting especially designed for use with 

cookware with a diameter of 11 inches (27.4 cm) or larger.

Selecting a Flame Size

Watch the flame, not the knob, as you adjust heat. When 

rapid heating is desired, the flame size should match the 

size of the cookware you are using. Flames larger than 

the bottom of the cookware will not heat faster and may 

be hazardous.

These flames are too large for the pot

Push the control knob in and 

turn it to the LITE position.