About The Radiant Surface Units - GE Profile PB970SPSS User Manual

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For models with a glass cooktop.
WARNING
NOTE: Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.
Always place the pan in the center
of the surface unit you are cooking on.
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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... F IRE HAZARD: Never leave the range unattended with the cooktop on medium
or high settings. Keep flammable items away from the cooktop. Turn off all controls
when done cooking. Failure to follow these instructions can result in
fire, serious injury or death.

About the radiant surface units

The.radiant.cooktop.features.heating.units.
beneath.a.smooth.glass.surface .
Cooktop.temperatures.increase.with.the.
number.of.surface.units.that.are.on . . With.3.or.4.
units.turned.on,.surface.temperatures.are.high . .
Always.use.caution.when.touching.the.cooktop . .
An.indicator.light.will.come.on.when.the.
surface.unit.is.turned.on .
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.below.150°F . .
NOTE:
Hot.surface.indicator.light.will:
Stay on even after the unit is turned off.
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 Glow brightly until the unit has cooled below
150°F.
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 the glass cools
to room temperature.
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.units.are.turned.off,.the.
glass.cooktop.retains.enough.heat.to.continue.
cooking . . To.avoid.overcooking,.remove.pans.
from.the.surface.units.when.the.food.is.cooked . .
Avoid.placing.anything.on.the.surface.unit.until.
it.has.cooled.completely .
Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable
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using the cleaning cream or full strength
white vinegar.
Use of window cleaner may leave an
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iridescent film on the cooktop. The cleaning
cream will remove this discoloration.
Don't store heavy items above the cooktop. If
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they drop onto the cooktop, they can cause
damage.
 Do not use the surface as a cutting board.