Using The Surface Units - GE JD966 Owner's Manual

Using the surface units.

NOTE: Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Be sure you turn the control knob to
OFF when you finish cooking.
SURFACE
WARMER
SET•OFF
WARMER GUIDE
SETTING FOOD
(Low) Bread/Pastries
(Medium) Chocolate/Butter
(Medium) Plate of Food
(Medium) Sauces, Stews,
Cream Soups
(Medium) Vegetables
(High) Soups (liquid)
(High) Tea or Coffee
The Warmer Guide is for reference
only and the SETTING that you
need will depend on the amount
and type of food, the starting
temperature of the food, and the
length of the holding time.
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How to Set
Push the knob in and turn in either
direction to the setting you want.
At both OFF and HI the control clicks
into position. You may hear slight
clicking sounds during cooking,
indicating the control is keeping the
power level you set.
A HOT COOKTOP indicator light will glow
when any radiant element is turned on,
and will remain on until the surface is
cooled to approximately 150°F.
Surface unit indicator light will:
come on when the unit is hot to the touch.
stay on even after the unit is turned off.
Using the Bridge Burner
To use the bridge burner, turn the
control knob to the BRIDGE settings.
For full bridge burner operation, turn
on the rear burner.
To use only the front burner, turn the
control knob to the FRONT settings.
Using the Surface Warmer
The SURFACE WARMER , located in the
center of the glass cooktop surface, will
keep hot, cooked food at serving
temperature. Always start with hot food.
Do not use to heat cold food. Placing
uncooked or cold food on the SURFACE
WARMER could result in food-borne
illness.
Touch the SURFACE WARMER
SET•OFF pad once for low warming,
twice for medium warming or three
times for high warming.
Touch the START pad.
To turn the SURFACE WARMER off, touch
the SURFACE WARMER SET•OFF pad until
WARMER disappears from the display.
For best results, all foods on the SURFACE
WARMER should be covered with a lid or
aluminum foil. When warming pastries
or breads, the cover should be vented
to allow moisture to escape.
glow until the unit is cooled to approximately
150° F.
The WARM setting on the right REAR
surface unit keeps already heated food
warm until ready to serve.
(on some models)
Always use potholders or oven mitts
when removing food from the SURFACE
WARMER , as cookware and plates will
be hot.
CAUTION:
Do not warm food on the
SURFACE WARMER
NOTE:
The surface warmer will not glow red like
the cooking elements.
HOT will be displayed when the glass
surface is hot and will remain on until the
surface is cool enough to touch.
NOTE:
Lower settings may not heat the glass
surface enough to cause the HOT indicator light
to come on.
An indicator light will glow when the unit
is on.
Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic
may melt onto the surface and be very difficult
to clean.
Use only cookware recommended for
top-of-range cooking.
for more than two hours.