GE Profile PHP6030 Owner's Manual page 11

Induction Cooktop
Cookware "Noise"
Hums or buzzes can be expected when using an
induction cooktop. This is normal. The material,
temperature, size and flatness of the cookware can
contribute to the sound volume.
Heavier cookware made of magnetic stainless steel, cast
iron, carbon steel, or enameled steel are recommended.
flat bottom surface will produce louder sounds.
A hum sound may be heard if the cookware is cold. As
level is reduced, the sound level will go down.
Cooktop Lockout
Lock
shown on all control displays while locked. All surface
units must be off to lock cooktop.
Kitchen Timer
To Turn On
Touch the Set pad to activate timer. Touch the + or –
pads to choose the desired number of minutes. To start
the timer, touch the Set pad. The clock icon will flash
when the timer is running.
Set
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Off
Timer
Cookware that is close to the surface unit minimum size
requirements can produce a clicking and zipping sound.
minimum pan size requirements for each surface unit.
When using adjacent surface units that are set at certain
power level settings, magnetic fields may interact and
produce a pulsing hum or click. These noises can be
reduced by changing the power level settings of one or
both of the surface units. Or use a different surface unit
combination to separate the cookware. A brief sound
may also be produced whenever the power levels are
changed.
Unlock
Touch Lock Control pad again for 3 seconds.
locks operation of
the controls
To Turn Off
Touch the Off pad to cancel the timer. When the time is
up, an alarm will sound until the timer is turned off.
NOTE:
or as a reminder. The kitchen timer does not control the
cooking surface units.
MIN
Set Off
Timer
Lock
Controls
Hold 3 Sec
MIN
Set Off
Timer
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