Bridge Element; Warm Zone Element; Accusimmer Feature - Whirlpool GJC3034RC - Pure 30 Inch Smoothtop Electric Cooktop Use & Care Manual

Bridge Element

(on some models)
The bridge element allows flexibility in the left side cooking area.
Use the bridge area to create an oblong heated area to cook with
large cookware.
C
B
A
C. Single size
Use the bridge element to create an oblong heated area to cook
with oblong pans.
To use SINGLE (A):
1. Push in and turn front left knob from OFF position to the
SINGLE zone anywhere between LO and HI.
2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.
To use SINGLE and BRIDGE area (A + B):
1. Push in and turn front left knob from OFF position to the
BRIDGE zone anywhere between LO and HI.
2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.
To use SINGLE (C):
1. Push in and turn rear left knob from OFF position anywhere
between LO and HI.
2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.
To use both Single elements and Bridge (A + B + C):
1. Turn on Single and Bridge (A + B).
2. Turn on Single (C).
3. Turn knobs to OFF when finished.

Warm Zone Element

(on some models)
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or
after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
The Warm Zone feature can be used to keep cooked foods
warm. One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain
food quality.
Do not use it to heat cold foods.
A. Single size
B. Bridge area
When the Keep Warm function is in use, it will not glow red like
the cooking zones, but the indicator light will glow on the control
panel.
The Warm Zone feature can be used alone or when any of the
other surface cooking areas are being used, and can be set from
LO to HI for different levels of heating.
The Warm Zone Element area will not glow red when cycling on.
However, the hot surface indicator light will glow as long as the
Warm Zone Element area is too hot to touch.
Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven
and cooktop use.
Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming
baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for
moisture to escape.
Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic wrap may
melt.
Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.
To Use:
1. Push in and turn Warm Zone knob to desired setting.
2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.
ACCUSIMMER
(on some models)
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The ACCUSIMMER feature setting is an adjustable heat setting
for more precise simmering.
®
The ACCUSIMMER control knob has two settings: SIMMER and
NORMAL BURNER. When the control is set on NORMAL
BURNER, the element will function as a single or dual element.
To Use:
®
1. Turn the ACCUSIMMER
position.
2. Push in and turn control knob to a setting between LO and HI
setting.
Select LO for a low simmer or when using lids and medium
for a high simmer or when not using lids. Select either the
Single or Dual Zone settings. Increase heat as necessary to
achieve desired simmer. (See "Dual Size Element" section.)
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3. Turn the ACCUSIMMER
Burner setting when finished cooking.
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Feature
control knob to the SIMMER
control knob back to the Normal
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