GE JB988 Owner's Manual page 10

Using the surface units—Knob-controlled models.
Be sure you turn the control knob to
OFF when you finish cooking.
BURNER
9"
SIZE
6" 12"
10
How to Set
Push the knob in and turn in either
direction to the setting you want.
At both OFF and HI the control
clicks into position. You may hear
slight clicking sounds during cooking,
indicating the control is keeping the
power level you set.
A HOT SURFACE indicator light, on the
cooktop, will glow when any radiant
element is turned on. It will remain
on until the surface is cooled to
approximately 150°F.
Using the Bridge Burner
To use the bridge burner, turn the
left front control knob to the BRIDGE
BURNER settings.
For full bridge surface unit operation,
also turn on the left rear surface unit.
To use only the front surface unit, turn
the control knob to the FRONT BURNER
settings.
Tri-Ring Surface Element
The rear center surface element offers 3 cooking
areas to match the size of the cookware you
are using.
To use the largest cooking area, push in
and turn the SELECTOR knob to 12". Push
and turn the control knob to the desired
setting.
To use the medium cooking area, press
and turn the SELECTOR knob to 9". Push
down and turn the control knob to the
desired setting.
Hot surface indicator light will:
s
come on when the unit is hot to the touch.
s
stay on even after the unit is turned off.
s
glow until the unit is cooled to approximately
150°F.
(on some models)
(on some models)
To use the smallest cooking area, turn
the SELECTOR knob to 6". Push and turn
the control knob to the desired setting.
This will activate only the smallest inside
heating area.