Surface Units; Temperature Limiter - GE PP989DNBB - Profile 30" Smoothtop Electric Downdraft Cooktop Use And Care Manual

Using the surface units.
Small 6"
Large 9"
surface unit
surface unit setting
setting
Front
Burner Front
only Burner and
Bridge
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Dual Surface Unit
The right front surface unit has 2 cooking sizes
to select from so you can match the size of the
unit to the size of the cookware you are using .
To use the large (9-inch) surface unit, turn the
knob clockwise to and select the desired
setting . The unit will heat the entire area
contained by the larger circle .
Bridge Surface Unit
Make sure the pan rests flat on the glass
cooktop and it is not resting on the trim . If you
notice poor cooking performance, move the
pan to make sure it is flat on the cooktop .
To use the bridge burner, turn the burner knob
to and select the desired setting . The unit will
heat the front surface burner and the bridge .
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 .

Temperature Limiter

Every radiant surface unit has a temperature
limiter .
The temperature limiter protects the glass
cooktop from getting too hot .
Control Lock-Out for Surface Units
To activate control lock-out, turn the Control
Lock knob to LOCK . This will prevent surface
units from heating . An indicator light will glow
to show that they are locked . The downdraft
fan will remain operable with control lockout
engaged .
how to Operate the vent System
The built-in vent system helps remove cooking
vapors, odors and smoke from foods prepared
on the cooktop .
To operate the downdraft vent system, turn
the vent fan speed control knob to hI, MED
or LO, as needed .
To use the small (6-inch) surface unit, turn the
knob counterclockwise to
desired setting . The unit will only heat the area
inside the smaller circle .
Choose pans that match the circle/bridge area
as closely as possible .
To use only the front surface unit, turn the
burner knob to and select the desired
setting . The unit will only heat the front surface
burner .
You can create an oblong heated area by using
the left rear unit in addition to the front unit
bridge combination.
The temperature limiter may cycle the
elements off while cooking if:
The pan boils dry
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The pan bottom is not flat.
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The pan is off-center.
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There is no pan on the element.
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The temperature limiter may cycle the units off
for a time if:
The cooktop is on while cooking.
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The pan boils dry.
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The pan bottom is not flat.
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The pan is off-center.
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There is no pan on the unit.
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In the locked position, the cooktop will produce
an audible sound if any surface unit control
knob is engaged or moved to a position other
than OFF .
Continuous use of the vent system while
cooking helps keep the kitchen comfortable
and less humid, reducing cooking odors
and soiling moisture that normally creates a
frequent need for cleaning .
and select the