Using The Surface Elements - GE JP256WMWW Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Using the surface elements.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
DRAGGING
Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.
OFF CENTER
Always center the pan on the
surface element you are using.
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How to Set
Push the knob down and turn in either
direction to the setting you want. When the
control is in any position other than Off, it
may be rotated without pushing it down.
At Off, Hi, Lo and Simmer, the control clicks
into position. You may hear slight clicking
sounds during cooking, indicating the control
is keeping the power level you set.
The controls for the radiant surface elements
can be set anywhere between Lo or Simmer
and Hi for an unlimited number of heat
settings. With the infinite switch, the element
cycles on and off to maintain your selected
control setting.
About the radiant surface elements...
The radiant cooktop features heating
elements beneath a smooth glass surface.
NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new
cooktop is used for the first time. It is caused
by the heating of new parts and insulating
materials and will disappear in a short time.
NOTE: On models with light-colored glass
cooktops, it is normal for the cooking zones to
change color when hot or cooling down. This
is temporary and will disappear as glass cools
to room temperature.
The surface element will cycle on and off to
maintain your selected control setting.
It is safe to place hot cookware (from the
oven or surface) on the glass cooktop when
the surface is cool.
Even after the surface elements are turned
off, the glass cooktop retains enough heat
to continue cooking. To avoid overcooking,
remove pans from the surface elements
when the food is cooked.
The On indicator light will glow when any
surface element is on.
A Hot Surface indicator light will glow when
any radiant element is turned on and will
remain on until the surface is cooled to
approximately 150°F.
NOTE:
It comes on when the element is hot to the
touch.
It stays on even after the element is turned
off.
It glows brightly until the element is cooled
Be sure you turn the control knob to Off
when you finish cooking.
Avoid placing utensils that could become hot
or plastics that could melt on the surface
element until it has cooled completely.
Water stains (mineral deposits) are
removable using the cleaning cream or full
strength white vinegar.
Use of window cleaner may leave an
iridescent film on the cooktop. The cleaning
cream will remove this discoloration.
Don't store heavy items above the cooktop.
If they drop onto the cooktop, they can
cause damage.
Do not use the surface as a cutting board.
Do not slide cookware
across the cooktop
DRAGGING
because it can scratch
the glass. The glass is
scratch-resistant, not
scratchproof.