GE JP345R User's Manual
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1. CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE COOKTOP TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot heating area and may cause severe bums Use only dry pot holders moist or Te damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let pot holders touch hot heating area Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a pot holder Such cloths can catch fire on a hot surface unit eFor your safety never use your appliance for warming or heating the room eDo not store flammable materials near the cooktop Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Keep hood and grease filters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate on the cooktop Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on surface unit by covering pan completely with well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray or if available use dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking soda or if available a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher eDo not cook on a broken glass cooktop Spillovers or cleaning solution may penetr2. click on the clicking sounds an indication that the heat settings word HI marks the highest setting the lowest setting you selected are being maintained isthe word LO Switching heats to higher settings always results in a quicker change than switching to lower settings How to Set the Controls L Grasp the control knob The control must be pushed in to set only from ee ee the OFF position When the control is in any ie y position other than OFF it may be rotated without a ie pushing in Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when yout finish ccoking An indicator light will glow vi 2 Turn the knob to the desired when a surface unit is on si ro z A heat setting Cooking Guide for Using Heat Settings HI 7 For rapid boil MEBREUM HIGH 5 6 For fast frying pan broiling maintain fast beil on farge mouris of food MED 4 For sauteing and browning maintain slow boil The HOT SURFACE light will glow when the cooktop is hot to the touch NOTE eAtH I 7 or MEDIUM HIGH 5 6 never leave food unattended Boilovers cause smoking greasy spillovers may catch fire e At LO 1 or MEDIUM LOW 2 3 melt chocolate on large amounts of food butter on small element MEDIUM LOW 2 3 For cooking after starting e When a surface unit is turned on the unit can be at HE cook with Tittle water in covered pan seen glowing red within a few seconds The red LO 1 To
3. continued Deep Fat Frying Doaot overfill cookware with fat that may spill over when adding food irosit y foods bubble vigorously Watch food frying at high temperatures Keep range and hood clean from grease Wok Cocking We recommend that you use eee only a flat bottomed wok QD They are available at your local retail store Melted Materials on Cooktop Melted materials plastic aluminum foil sugar or foods with high sugar content can cause damage to the cucktop If you accidentaily melt anything on the _ cooktop turn unit to LO wipe the hot gt cooktop immediately wiih several paper towels Wearing an oven mitt hold the razor scraper at 230 angle to the cooktop and scrape the hot spill to a cocl area outside of the surface unit Re careful not to burn yourself Do not attempt further cleaning until the cooktop suriace has cooled See the Care and Cleaning section COOKING TIPS Cookware Use of correct cookware can affect the cooking performance and cleaning of your cooktop The correct cookware reduces the temperature of the glass ceramic surface and minimizes the chance of spillovers burning onto the surface units Use pans with thick flat smooth bottoms Slightly concave pans give acceptable results Do not expect good results from convex bottom pans To check the flatness of your pan try one of the the following tests 1 Turn the bottom of the pan up Place the edge of a ruler across ay
4. the bottom of the pan Little or no light should be visible under the ruler The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance Stainless Steel highly recommended Especially good with a sandwich clad bottom The sandwich bottom combines the benefits of stainless steel appearance durability and stability with the advantages of aluminum or copper heat conduction even heat distribution Aluminum heavy weight recommended Good conductivity Aluminum residues sometimes appear as scratches on the cooktop but can be removed if cleaned immediately Because of its low melting point thin weight aluminum should not be used Copper Bottom Good performance but copper may leave residues which can appear as scratches The residues can be removed as long as the cooktop is cleaned immediately 2 Another simple test to determine even heat distribution across the cookware bottom is to put one inch of water in the pan Bring the water to a boil and observe the location of bubbles as the water starts to boil Good flat cookware will have an even distribution of bubbles over the bottom surface area of the pan Bubbles localized in only a portion of the bottom indicate uneven contact of the pan to the surface unit uneven heat transfer or an unsuitable pan Use pans that match the diameter of the surface unit Cooking performance will not be as good if the cookware is either smaller or larger than
5. any correspondence or service calls concerning your cooktop If you received a damaged cooktop Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the cooktop Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself IF YOU NEED SERVICE If you need service To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including vour phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse Mark it for easy reference e Use this appliance only fo
6. in purchased for ordinary home use in your home to repair or replace any the 48 mainland states Hawaii and part of the range that fails because PE E T a ora manuiacluning deiot LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 WHAT IS NOT COVERED e Service trips to your home to e Replacement of house fuses or teach you how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers Read your Use and Care material e Failure of the product if it is used If you then have any questions for other than its intended about operating the product purpose or used commercially please contact your dealer or our Damage to product caused b Consumer Affairs office at the ceed fire floods or acts y address below or call toll free of God GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 WARRANTOR IS NOT consumer information service Cone COLENTIAE CARGES e Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting facilities as described in the Installation Instructions
7. E Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service 12 NOTES The Problem Solver 13 14 NOTES Well Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance receive the assurance that ifyou ever need information or assistance from GE we ll be there All you have to do is call toll free In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service scheduled at a time that s convenient for you Many GE Consumer Service company operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow or at your convenience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Saturdays Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and out so most repairs can be handled in just one visit GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Whatever your question about any GE major appliance GE Answer Center information service is available to help Your call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer A Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week s N Customers With Special Needs 5 800 626 2000 5 YN Upon request GE will provide Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of GE access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may 2 appliances and a brochure tO call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request pi o assist in plann
8. LY SURFACE UNITS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY TINY SCRATCHES may appear as cracks OR ABRASIONS ON RADIANT COOKTOP GLASS SURFACE METAL MARKINGS may appear as scratches DARK STREAKS OR SPECKS AREAS OF DISCOLORATION ON COOKTOP HOT SUGAR MIXTURES PLASTIC MELTED TO THE SURFACE FREQUENT CYCLING OFF AND ON OF SURFACE UNITS QUESTIONS USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER POSSIBLE CAUSE e You must use pans which are absolutely flat refer to the Cooking Tips section in this manual If light can be seen between the pan bottom and a straight edge the surface units will not transfer heat properly e Pan bottoms should closely match the diameter of the surface unit selected e Because the units heat by conduction the cooktop surfaces may seem hotter than you are used to This is normal Make sure flat bottomed pans are used e Improper cookware being used Pan bottoms should be flat fairly heavy weight and the same diameter as the surface units selected e Difficulty may be in the main distribution panel of your house caused by a blown oven circuit fuse a tripped oven circuit breaker the main fuse or the main circuit breaker depending on the nature of the power supply If a circuit breaker is involved reset it If the control box uses fuses the oven fuse a cartridge type should be changed BUT ONLY BY SOMEONE FAMILIAR WITH ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS If after performing one of these procedures the fuse blows or circuit breaker tri
9. Radiant Cooktop FN Safety instructions vw 3 4 E Problem Solver aa 12 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 N Operating Instructions Tips Appliance Registration sccsseeeeeee 2 RE l Canning Tips sccseesccsesecseessssssssseseseeeees 9 E Consumer Services naaa 15 Controls oiimi e cin rA OREA AN 6 Important Phone Numbers n 15 COOKING Tip csseessessesssseeseesneeneeneeenees 7 8 Model and Serial Numbers 000008 2 Pear a a aa a a ara aara ia 5 WaArramt seccscceeesseeseeeeeseeeeeeeee BackCover Care and Cleaning uu 10 11 Glass Ceramic Cooktop ceseseeeeeeeeeeeeen es 11 Removal of Packaging Tape a a 10 Model r lt vf A a JP345R JP346S GE Appliances MN1077 Rev 5 Before using your cooktop read this book carefully It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new cooktop properly Keep it handy for answers to your questions If you don t understand something or need more help write include your phone number Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 HELP US HELP YOU Write down the model and serial numbers You ll find them on a label under the cooktop These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your cooktop Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in
10. ate a broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock Contact a qualified technician immediately should your cooktop become broken Never clean the cooktop surface when it is hot Some cleaners produce 2 gt noxious fumes and wet cloths could cause steam burns if used on a hot surface Use care when touching the cooktop The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off eDo not touch surface units These surfaces may be hot enough to bum even though they are dark in color During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating areas or areas nearby heating areas allow sufficient time for cooling first Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop e When cooking pork follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170 F This assures that in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire continued next page 3 SuUOTJIN AYSUT AJaJVS JUV od CONTROLS Surface Cooking with Infinite Heat Controls At both OFF and HI settings there is a slight niche so When cooking ina quiet kitchen you may hear slight the control clicks at those positions
11. edge are not recommended for most surface cooking However when canning with water bath or pressure canner large diameter pots may be used This is because boiling water temperatures even under pressure are not harmful to cooktop surfaces surrounding surface unit Observe Following Points in Canning 1 Be sure canner fits over center of surface unit If your cooktop or its location do not allow canner to be centered on the surface unit use smaller diameter pots for good canning results 2 Flat bottomed canners must be used Do not use canners with flanged or rippled bottoms often found in enamelware because they don t make enough contact with the surface unit and take too long to boil water RIGHT WRONG my HOWEVER DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER COOKWARE FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN WATER Most syrup or sauce mixtures and all types of frying cook at temperatures much higher than boiling water Such temperatures could eventually harm cooktop surfaces W When canning use recipes and procedures from reputable sources Reliable recipes and procedures are available from the manufacturer of your canner manufacturers of glass jars for canning such as Ball and Kerr and the United States Department of Agriculture Extension Service sdr yj suryooy 4 Remember that canning is a process that generates large amounts of steam To avoid burns from steam or heat be caref
12. ing a barrier free information or service S kitchen for persons with limited n mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to cover procedures intended to be performed by any user their home The GE parts system provides access to over Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified 47 000 parts and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are service personnel Caution must be exercised since fully warranted VISA MasterCard and Discover cards improper servicing may cause unsafe operation are accepted Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty YOUR BUILT IN COOKTOP WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to For one year from date of original the orana praa n purchase we will provide free of succeeding owner for products charge parts and service labor
13. ng or as fats elt slowly a q se deep tat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on or near sour cooktop SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse Mark it for easy reference Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided installation instructions Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your cooktop unless it is specifically recommended in this book All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician e Before performing any service DISCONNECT THE COOKTOP POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER eDo not leave children alone children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance eDon t allow anyone to climb stand or hang on the cooktop e CAUTION ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A COOKTOP
14. ni ti onof flammable materials and spillage the han eo a container should be turned toward the center o the cooktop without extending over nerrby surface units e Always keep combustible wall coverings curtains or drapes a sale distance away from your counter UNIL e Always keep dish towels dish cluths pot holders and other linens a safe distance away from your counter unit Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food on the cooktop when not in use Avoid scratching the glass cooktop with sharp instruments or with rings or other jewelry Never use the glass cooktop surface asa cutting board Do not place or store items on top of the giass cooktop surface whenit is notin usc Do not place any spoons or other stirring utensils on glass cooktop siar face whenitisin use They may become hot and could cause burns e Avoid heating an empty pan Doing so may damage the cooktop and the pan e Keep the bottom of the pan and the surface of the cooktop clean and dry Wipe the cooktop before and after use to avoid seratehesfromdus uid gait Do not allow water other liquids or grease to remain on the cooktop or control panel Always heat fat slowly and wai 11 asitheits e Clean only parts listed in this book 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRU continuei CTIONS Keep cooktop clean and free of accumulations of grease or spillovers which may ignite e As fae cooking pan gets hot it transmits heat t
15. o do ass cooktop surface Do not place plastic mater iby on he surface They may melt or warp Done couch the surface until it has cooled fies foods and steam can cause burns Be carefu s lien opening any containers of hot food if Adding popcorn bags cooking pouches and boas To prevent possible injury direct steam away iem kanas and face To minunize the possibility of burns always be wa lost tat ie Controls for all surface units are at i ie position and the entire glass surface is cool Doone dtc upting to clean the cooktop Atways keep wooden and plastic utensils and canned food a safe distance away from your gounter unit They may become hot and could Cal TL TS Never heat unopened food containers Pressure buildup may make container burst and cause iajury Teach children not to play with controls or any other part of the range Always turn surface unit to OFF before removing cookware a ike an eve on foods being fried at HI or MEDIUM HIGH heats When flaming foods are under the hood turn the fan off The fan if operating may spread the Mame Fsads for frs ing should be as dry as possible Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause fot fat to bubble up and over sides of pan a t se tittle fat for effective shallow or deep fat tevin filling the pan too full of fat can cause nen when food is added iFa combination of oils or fats will be used in frying stir togcther before heati
16. o not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating areas or areas nearby heating areas allow sufficient time for cooling first Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop e When cooking pork follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170 F This assures that in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire continued next page 3 suoyonaysuy Ajayes yuURyIOdWIT Use proper pan size This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of differentsize Select cookware having flat bottoms largeenough to cover the surface unit s heating area Tivuseof undersized cookware will expose a portion ofthe surfac unit to direct contact and mayresulti n ignition of clothing Properrelationship of cookware to surface unit will also improve efficicney See the Cooking Tips section of the mantai e Never try to move pan of hot fat especially a deep fat fryer Wait until the fat is cool Only certain types of glass glass cerainic earthenware or other yi ized containers are suitable for cooktop sim face others may break because of the sudden change in temperature e To minimize the possibility of burns i x
17. provided with the product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 J P343P JP34F J P3435 JP34t J P345R JP346 Printed in LaFayette Gi Part No 164D2588P220 Pub No 49 8422 MNLO77 Rev 5 2 933 CG
18. ps again call for service NOTE Apartment tenants or condominium owners should ask their building management to perform this check before calling for service eCooktop surface unit controls are not properly set or the wrong control knob is set for the surface unit you are using e Incorrect cleaning methods have been used or coarse particles salt or sand between cookware and surface of cookware with rough bottoms has been used Use recommended cleaning procedures be sure cookware bottoms and cookware are clean before use and use cookware with smooth bottoms Tiny scratches are not removable but will become less visible in time as a result of cleaning eDo not slide aluminum cookware across the surface Use recommended cleaning procedure to remove marks e Incorrect cleaning materials have been used encrusted boilovers or grease spatters remain on the surface Use a razor scraper and recommended cleaning procedure e Use a razor scraper and recommended cleaning procedure e Mineral deposits from water or food can be removed with Cook Top Cleaning Creme e Turn the surface unit to LO wipe the hot cooktop with several dry paper towels Use a razor scraper held at a 30 angle to the cooktop to scrape the hot spill to a cool area outside the surface unit Let the cooktop cool Clean with Cook Top Cleaning Creme e Incorrect cookware used Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling If you need more help call toll free G
19. r its intended use as described in this manual e Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided installation instructions Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your cooktop unless it is specifically recommended in this book Al other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician e Before performing any service DISCONNECT THE COOKTOP POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER e Do not leave children alone children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance eDon t allow anyone to climb stand or hang on the cooktop eCAUTION ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A COOKTOP CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE COOKTOP TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED e Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot heating area and may cause severe burns e Use only dry pot holders moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let pot holders touch hot heating area Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a pot holder Such cloths can catch fire on a hot surface unit eFor your safety never use yo
20. rface This procedure is also safe for the face of microwave doors and other plastic and lexan parts NOTE The plastic tape that is not removed from the chrome trim on range parts cannot be removed if baked on Control Knobs The control knobs may be removed for easier Molded Rib cleaning Before removing the knobs for cleaning please note gt lt Spring clip 3 that the knobs are in the proper OFF position When replacing the knobs check the OFF position to insure a 2 proper placement The knob stem has a groove in each side The Clear Groove groove on one side has a spring clip The other groove in Stem is clear see illustration Check the inside of the knob and find the molded rib Replace the knob by fitting the molded rib inside the knob into the clear groove on the stem Wash the knobs in soap and water or a vinegar and hot water solution but do not soak Hint Slip a thin cloth such as a handkerchief or a piece of string under and around the knob edge and pull up Clean the knobs with detergent and warm water using a soft cloth Do not scour the knobs Stainless Steel Frame Use the same cleaning methods as those described for the glass ceramic top with the exception of using a scraper Do not scrape the frame as this will damage the metal surface 10 E HOME CANNING TIPS Canning should be done on cooktop only Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of surface unit s
21. the surface unit Porcelain enamel Good performance only with a thick flat smooth bottom Avoid boiling dry as porcelain can melt and fuse to the surface Glass ceramic not recommended Poor performance May scratch surface Usable but not recommended Stoneware not recommended Poor performance Will scratch the surface Cast Iron not recommended Poor performance Will scratch the surface continued next page my sponu sdi g SuIyoo CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your cooktop will give you efficient and satisfactory service If soil mineral deposits from evaporated water spills or metal rub off from aluminum cookware is not removed it will burn on the surface and cause permanent discoloration Follow these directions carefully in caring for your cooktop to assure safe and proper maintenance Be sure that controls are turned off and that the unit is cool before cleaning Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically attack the surface Removal of Packaging Tape The safest way to remove adhesive left from packing tape on new appliances to assure no damage is done to the finish of the product is an application of a household liquid dishwashing detergent mineral oil or cooking oil Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak Wipe dry and then apply an appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the su
22. tmainiainserving temperature of most glow willturn on and off cycling to maintain the foods selected heat setting With poor cookware you will see frequent cycling of the unit off and on Good flat cookware will minimize the cycling See the Cooking Tips section Cooktop ee increase with the number of surface units thotare on With 3 or 4 surface units turned on sur face teahpersitiics are high so be careful when touching the cooktop Coil Select Control The left rear surface unit has two heating areas that let To use the small 6 inches heating area push and turn you adjust the size of the heated area to the size of the the COIL SELECT knob counterclockwise to the cookware you are using position marked INNER The unit will only heat the To use the large 9 inches heating area push and turn area inside the smaller circle the COIL SELECT knob clockwise to the position marked BOTH The unit will heat the entire area contained by the larger circle 6 FEATURES OF YOUR COOKTOP 3 gr amp N lt lt p nN a er O m o N Explained Feature Index on page 1 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Under the cooktop 2 Coil Select Control 6 3 Infinite Heat Controls 4 6 4 Unit ON Indicator Light 6 5 Hot Surface Indicator Light 6 6 Surface Unit 3 6 7 Double Coil Surface Unit 6 8 Glass Cooktop Surface 3 8 11 do y00 nog Jo sainjesy Y COOKING TIPS p
23. ul when canning NOTE If your house has low voltage canning may take longer than expected even though directions have been carefully followed The process time will be shortened by 1 using a pressure canner and 2 starting with HOT tap water for fastest heating of large quantities of water CAUTION Safe canning requires that harmful microorganisms are destroyed and that the jars are sealed completely When canning foods in a water bath canner a gentle but steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required time When canning foods in a pressure canner the pressure must be maintained continuously for the required time After you have adjusted the controls it is very important to make sure the prescribed boil or pressure levels are maintained for the required time This cooktop has temperature limiters that prevent the cooktop from getting too hot If the bottom of your canner is not flat the surface unit can overheat triggering the temperature limiters to turn the surface unit off for a time This will stop the boil or reduce the pressure in the canner Since you must make sure to process the canning jars for the prescribed time with no interruption in processing time you cannot can on this cooktop if your canner is not flat enough sdiy suruuey swoy PROBLEM SURFACE UNITS WILL NOT MAINTAIN A ROLLING BOIL OR FRYING RATE IS NOT FAST ENOUGH COOKTOP FEELS HOT FOODS COOK SLOW
24. ur appliance for warming or heating the room e Do not store flammable materials near the cooktop eDo not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance e Keep hood and grease filters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate on the cooktop e Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on surface unit by covering pan completely with well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray or if available use dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking soda or if available a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher eDo not cook on a broken glass cooktop Spillovers or cleaning solution may penetrate a broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock Contact a qualified technician immediately should your cooktop become broken e Never clean the cooktop surface gt When it is hot Some cleaners produce QS noxious fumes and wet cloths could cause steam burns if used on a hot surface e Use care when touching the cooktop The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off e Do not touch surface units These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color During and after use d
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