GE JBC17 Use And Care & Installation Manual page 36

PROBLEM
Glass Cooktop Models
SURFACE UNITS WILL NOT • You must use pans which are absolutely flat. If light can be seen between the
MAINTAIN A ROLLING
BOIL OR FRYING RATE IS
NOT FAST ENOUGH
FOODS COOK SLOWLY
TINY SCRATCHES
(may appear as cracks) OR
ABRASIONS ON GLASS
COOKTOP SURFACE
METAL MARKINGS
(may appear as scratches)
DARK STREAKS
OR SPECKS
AREAS OF
DISCOLORATION
ON COOKTOP
HOT SUGAR MIXTURES/
PLASTIC MELTED TO
THE SURFACE
FREQUENT CYCLING
OFF AND ON OF
SURFACE UNITS
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THE PROBLEM SOLVER
(continued)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
pan bottom and a straight edge, the surface units will not transfer heat properly.
• Pan bottoms should closely match the diameter of the surface unit selected.
• Improper cookware being used. Pan bottoms should be flat, fairly heavy weight
and the same diameter as the surface unit selected.
• Incorrect cleaning methods have been used, cookware with rough bottoms
has been used, or coarse particles (salt or sand) were between the cookware
and the surface of the cooktop. Use recommended cleaning procedures, be sure
cookware bottoms and cookware are clean before use, and use cookware with
smooth bottoms. Tiny scratches are not removable but will become less visible
in time as a result of cleaning.
• Do not slide aluminum cookware across the surface. Use the recommended
cleaning procedure to remove marks.
• Incorrect cleaning materials have been used or encrusted boilovers or grease
spatters remain on the surface. Use a razor scraper and the recommended
cleaning procedure.
• Use a razor scraper and recommended cleaning procedure.
• Marks from aluminum and copper pans as well as mineral deposits from
water or food can be removed with cleaning cream.
• See the Glass Cooktop Cleaning section.
• Incorrect cookware used. Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling.