Using The Surface Elements - GE PP950 Owner's Manual

Using the surface elements.

Your new Profile Cooktop makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience, and kitchen planning flexibility. Whether you
chose it for its purity of design, assiduous attention to detail, or for both of these reasons—you'll find that your Profile
cooktop's superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come.
This cooktop contains several new features such as pan detection and pan sizing. The touch controls give you precise
control of the surface elements. You can quickly switch between a steady low heat and full power or any setting in
between. The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your cooktop properly.
NOTE: Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
SURFACE
COOKING
Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.
OFF CENTER
Always center the pan on the surface
element you are using.
DRAGGING
Do not slide cookware across the
control or cooktop surface because
it can scratch the glass. The glass is
scratch-resistant, not scratchproof.
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About the radiant surface elements...
The radiant cooktop features heating
elements beneath a smooth glass surface.
Cooktop temperatures increase with
the number of surface elements that
are on. With 3 or 4 elements turned on,
cooktop temperatures are high. Always
use caution when touching it.
The indicator lights will come on next
to the Warmer and Dual burners when
activated. Lights also activate for the Pan
Detect and Control Lock features when
they are turned on. The indicator lights
will go off when the surface element or
feature is turned off.
The appropriate HOT SURFACE indicator
light will glow when its corresponding
radiant element is turned on and will
remain on until the surface has cooled
to approximately 150°F.
NOTE:
Hot surface indicator light will:
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Come on when the surface element is
turned on.
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Stay on even after the element is turned off.
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Glow brightly until the element has cooled
below 150°F.
Radiant Surface Elements
The controls for the radiant surface
elements allow for 11 different heat
settings: Low, 1–9 and High. The heating
element may not visibly glow at low heat
settings.
The surface heating element will cycle on
and off to maintain your selected control
setting.
Each radiant surface element has a
temperature limiter which protects the
glass cooktop from getting too hot.
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.
It is safe to place hot cookware (from
the oven or surface) on the glass cooktop
when the surface is cool. Never place
cookware on the control area.
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. Avoid placing utensils that could
become hot or plastics that could melt
on the surface element until it has cooled
completely.
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Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable
using the cleaning cream or full strength white
vinegar.
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Use of window cleaner may leave an
iridescent film on the cooktop. The cleaning
cream will remove this discoloration.
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Don't store heavy items above the cooktop.
If they drop onto the cooktop, they can cause
damage.
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Do not use the surface as a cutting board.
NOTE: This cooktop has a rapid heat-up feature.
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If the cooktop is cool when turned on, it will
glow red for a short period of time until the
desired power setting is reached.
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If the cooktop is already warm, the rapid
heat-up feature may not activate.