Control Lock; Performance Boost Function; Timer; Tones - Whirlpool GCI3061X Use & Care Manual

Control Lock

The Control Lock avoids unintended use of the surface cooking
areas.
If Control Lock is activated when power to the cooktop is off, the
cooktop is locked out, and the surface cooking areas cannot be
turned on by the cooktop touch controls.
If Control Lock is activated when power to the cooktop is on, all
keypads are locked out except for the Power and On/Off
keypads.
To Lock Cooktop:
Touch and hold the CONTROL LOCK keypad for 3 seconds. After
3 seconds, a tone will sound and the indicator light above the
Control Lock keypad will light, indicating that the cooktop
controls are in the lockout position.
If the cooktop is in use when Control Lock is activated, cooking
will proceed as normal and any timers that have been set will
continue their countdown.
To Unlock Cooktop:
Touch and hold the CONTROL LOCK keypad for 3 seconds.

Performance Boost Function

This function allows you to increase the heat setting level above
the maximum heat setting 9 for 10 minutes or less.
NOTE: Performance Boost function is available on only the left
rear surface cooking area.
To Use:
If you attempt to use the Performance Boost function on
elements that do not have the feature, 2 beeps will sound, and
the power level will remain the same.
1. Check that the left rear surface cooking area has been
selected.
2. Touch BOOST. "P" will appear in the display.
3. After 10 minutes, the "P" will no longer be visible in the
display, and the Performance boost function will no longer be
active. The surface cooking area turns back to heat setting
level 9.
NOTE: The Performance boost function may automatically be
deactivated to keep the internal electronic components of the
cooktop from becoming too hot.
Use the cooking timer to set times up to 90 minutes. The timer is
independent of any other control settings.
To Use:
1. Touch TIMER "up" or "down" arrow. "01" appears in the timer
display.
2. Touch the TIMER "up" arrow to increase the time in
1-minute increments.
or
Touch the TIMER "down" arrow to decrease the time in
1-minute increments.
3. The timer will start to count down after a few seconds.
To change the time, touch the TIMER "up" or TIMER "down"
arrow.
4. When the countdown is finished, "00" flashes and a tone will
sound.
NOTE: When the power is restored after an outage, the timer will
no longer be running.
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Timer

Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:
One tone
Valid pad press
Slider is moved to "0" power level
Slider is moved to "Boost" power level
Boiling is reached
Two tones
Invalid pad press
Three tones
End of Timer cycle

Ceramic Glass

Cleaning off the induction cooktop before and after each use will
help keep it free from stains and provide the most even heating.
For more information, see "General Cleaning" section.
Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a
heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the
cooktop.
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not leave a hot lid on the
cooktop. As the cooktop cools, air can become trapped
between the lid and the cooktop, and the ceramic glass could
break when the lid is removed.
For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and
soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down
slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills
while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills are allowed to
cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop and can cause
pitting and permanent marks.
To avoid scratches, do not slide cookware or bakeware
across the cooktop.
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not allow objects that
could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to touch any part
of the entire cooktop.
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use the cooktop as a
cutting board.
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm)
outside the area.
A. Surface cooking area
B. Cookware/canner
C. ½" (1.3 cm) Maximum overhang
Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and
energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or
dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor
cooking results.
Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler
across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler,
no space or light should be visible between it and the
cookware.
Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry
before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits
when heated.

Tones

B
A
C