GE Quick Set V Owner's Manual page 106

Using the cooktop. (cont.)
What Type of Pans Are Required?
You must use a ferrous pan when using the induction coils on
this range. The worming zone is not an induction coil and will
work with any type of cookware. You con verify your pun is
ferrous if a magnet sticks to it. Quality cookware with heavy
bottoms mode of cost iron, magnetic stainless steel and
enameled steel work best. For best results, use puns with flat
bottoms. Woks that do not hove flat bottoms in close contact to
the gloss surface will not work. Some puns ore mode especially
for induction cooking.
Pan Size and Shape
The induction coils require a minimum pan size in order for the element to turn on.
In order for the induction coil to correctly determine if the pun is large enough, it is
important that the pun be centered within the circular graphics marked on the
glass cooking surface. The minimum pun size that will work for each induction coil
is shown on the right. Punsthat are not ferrous or are too small will not allow the
induction coil to turn on, and the power leveldisplay for that coil locution will flush
for :30seconds and then turn off. If a pun is removed from the induction coil for
more than :30seconds, the power will be shut off. Square pans will work, although
round pans that match the induction coil sizeswork best. Cookware larger than
the cooktop glass graphics will work. For best results, match the pan size with
the nearest-size graphics on the glass cooking surface.
Boost Mode and Power
Sharing
PowerSharingis activated when
both elements in the same cooking
zone are activated and one element
isset for Boost(H).Theelement
that is not set for Boostwill change
to a lower power level.This is
called PowerSharing.When Boost
operation iscomplete (10 minutes),
the other element may be resetto
any power level.Both elementscan
operate simultaneouslyat normal
power levelsettings of "L"to 9.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR RIGHT
SIDE POWER SHARING
The elements on the right side share one
generator. Both elements can operate at
any non-Boost (level L to 9) power level
at the same time. When the large 11"
element is set for "H" or Boost, the smaller
element is automatically shut off and
cannot be activated. After 10 minutes,
Boost (t4)will revert to power level 9.
At that time, the smaller element may be
activated and set for any power level.
Pan Size
4 burner cooktops with right- and left-side (2)
induction generators
Use the minimum size pan shown for each cooking element.
Cookware "Noise"
A low humming noise is normal when using induction coils,
especially on higher power settings. Heavy enamel cast-iron
pots produce less noise than lightweight steel pans. The amount
of content in the pans can also affect noise level. Pansthat
completely cover the graphics on the glass will produce less
noise. Water trapped under pans can boil, causing the cookware
to vibrate or slide on the glass surface.
Before you call for service...
Possible Causes What To Do
Surface units do Improper cookware being used. • Wrong pan type. Use a magnet to check that cookware is
not work properly or induction-compatible. Use a flat induction-capable pan that meets
flashing power setting the minimum size for the element being used. See the Pan size and
shape section.
Pan is too small. • Pan size is below the minimum size for the element. Seethe Pan size
and shape section.
Pan not positioned correctly. • Center the pan in the cooking zone.
Pan detection/sizing Pan is improperly placed. • Make sure the pan is centered on the corresponding surface element.
not working properly Cooktop control improperly set. • Check to see that the control is set properly.
Surface unit setting Power sharing. • Check to see if power was being shared between two elements. See
changed or turned Boost Mode and Power Sharing section.
off unexpectedly High cooktop temperature. • Allowthe internal fan to cool the cooktop.