GE EER2000 Owner's Manual page 5

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RADIANT SURFACE UNITS
Use proper pan size--select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit
heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct
contact and mag result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will also
improve efficiencg
Never leave file smtace units unattended at
high heat settings, l_ilovers cause smoking
and gTeasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable fk)r cooktop sets'ice; others m W
break because of the sudden change in
temperature.
To minimize tim possibility of burns,
ignition of flammable materials and
spillage, the hmldle of a conlainer shouM
be turned towaM the center of the range
without extending over neafl)y sm_a(:e uniLs.
Always turn tim snrlace units offbefk_re
removing cookware.
When preparing flaming fbods under dm
hood, turn the fan on.
Use care when touching d3e cooktop. Tim
glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat
after the controls have been turned off.
Keep an eye on f(_ods being fried at high or
medium high heat settings.
Foods f_)r flying should be as (hT as
possible. Fr_)st on frozen fi.)ods or moisture
on flesh f()ods can cause hot fat to bubble
up and over the sides of the pan.
Use little fat f{)r effective shallow or deep
fat flTing. Filling tim pan too full offat can
cause spillovers when f(_od is added.
Ira combination of oils or fats will be used
in flying, stir together 1)ef{)r_ heating, or as
fats melt slowly.
Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it beats.
Use a deep fat flmrmometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
tim smoking point.
Avoid scratching tim glass cooktop. The
cooktop can be scratched with items such
as sharp instalments, rings or other
,jewehy, and rivets on clothing.
Do not operate tim radiant smtace units if
tim glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning
solution may penetrate a broken cooktop
and create a risk of elecuical shock.
Contact a qualified technician immediately
shouM }_ur glass cooktop become broken.
Never use dm glasscooktop smtace as a
cutting boaM.
Do not place or store items flint can melt or
catch fire on the glass cooku)p, even when
it is not being used.
Be carefl|l when placing spoons or other
sti_Ting utensils on ,glass cooktop smtace
when it is in use. They may become hot and
could cause bums.
Clean dm cooku)p widl caution. Ifa wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a
hot smiace unit, be car_ful to avoid steam
bums. Some cleaners can produce noxious
fumes if applied m a hot smtace.
NOTE," W e recommend
flint you avoid
wiping any smtace unit areas until they
have cooled and the indicau)r light has
gone ore Sugar spills are the exception to
this. Please see the Cleaning the glass
cooktop section.
When the cooktop is cool, use only tim
recommended cleaning cream to dean
tim cooktop.
To avoid possible damage to file cooldng
surface, (k) not apply cleaning (:ream to the
glass surlace when it is hot.
After cleaning, use a d U cloth or paper
towel to remove all cleaning (:ream residue.
Read and ff)llow all insmlctions and
warnings on the cleaning cream labels.
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