Warming Zone Surface Element - GE PP962 Owner's Manual

Tri-Ring Surface Element without Selector Knob
OFF
To use the large surface element,
push and turn the center control knob
clockwise to
setting. This will activate the entire
heating area.
To use the medium surface element,
push and turn the center control knob
clockwise to
Surface Elements Cycle On and Off
Surface elements will cycle on and off
to maintain the temperature you have
selected.
All radiant surface elements have a
temperature limiter that protects the
glass cooktop from getting too hot.
Control Lock-Out
To lock the cooktop and prevent
unwanted use, turn the control lock knob
to LOCK. An indicator light will glow to
show that the cooktop is locked.

Warming Zone Surface Element

To use the warming zone surface
element, push and turn the WARMING
ZONE control knob, stopping at the
desired setting (HI, MED or LO).
Food Type
Breads/Pastries
Sauces
Soups (cream)
Stews
Vegetables
Hot Beverages
Soups (liquid)
The chart above shows initial suggested settings
only. The temperature, type and amount of food,
and the time held will affect the quality of the
food.
CAUTION:
on the WARMING ZONE for more than two
hours.
Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic
may melt onto the surface and be very difficult
to remove.
, stopping at the desired
, stopping at the desired
(appearance may vary)
(on some models)
Control Setting
L (LOW)
L (LOW)
L (LOW)
L (LOW)
L (LOW)
H (HIGH)
H (HIGH)
Do not warm food
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(on some models)
setting. This will activate the medium-size
heating area.
To use the smallest surface element,
push and turn the center control knob
clockwise to
, stopping at the desired
setting. This will activate the smallest,
inside heating area.
The temperature limiter may cycle
the elements off while cooking if:
■
The pan boils dry.
■
The pan bottom is not flat.
■
The pan is off-center.
■
There is no pan on the element.
To unlock, press and turn the knob to
UNLOCK.
In the locked position, the cooktop will
produce an audible sound if any control
knob is set to a position other than OFF.
Use only cookware recommended for
top-of-range cooking.
The WARMING ZONE will keep hot,
cooked food at serving temperature.
Always start with hot food. Do not use to
heat cold food. Placing uncooked or cold
food on the warming zone could result in
foodborne illness.
For best results, all food on the
WARMING ZONE should be covered with
a lid or aluminum foil. When warming
pastries or breads, the cover should be
vented to allow moisture to escape.
Always use potholders or oven mitts when
removing food from the WARMING ZONE
as cookware and plates will be hot.
A hot surface indicator light will glow
when the glass surface is hot and will
remain on until the surface has cooled
below 150°F.
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