Surface Units - GE JB735FPDS Owner's Manual

Surface Units

FIRE HAZARD: Never leave the range ON unattended. Keep flammable items away from the
WARNING
cooktop. Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to follow these instructions can result in
fire, serious injury or death.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
How to Set
Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the
setting you want.
A surface ON indicator light will glow when any surface
unit is on
For glass cooktop surfaces:
A HOT COOKTOP indicator light will:
■ c ome on when the unit is hot to the touch.
■ s tay on even after the unit is turned off.
■ s tay on until the unit is cooled to
approximately 150°F.
Dual and Triple Surface Units and Control Knobs (on some models)
The surface unit has 2 or 3 cooking sizes to select from so you can match the size of the unit to the size of the
cookware you are using.
Models with a Dual-Ring
surface element only
Knob appearance may vary
Using the Warming Zone (on some models)
FOOD POISON HAZARD: Bacteria may grow in food at temperatures below 140°F.
WARNING
■ Always start with hot food. Do not use warm setting to heat cold food.
■ Do not use warm setting for more than 2 hours.
The Warming Zone, located in the back center of the
glass 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
Warming Zone could result in foodborne illness.
Turn the control knob to the ON position or press the
Warming Zone button.
For best results, all foods on the Warming Zone should
be covered with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming
pastries or breads, the cover should be vented to allow
moisture to escape.
The initial temperature, type and amount of food, type of
pan, and the time held will affect the quality of the food.
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At both OFF and HI the control clicks into
position. You may hear slight clicking
sounds during cooking, indicating the
control is maintaining your desired setting.
Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF
when you finish cooking.
Models with a Tri-Ring surface
element only.
Knob appearance
may vary.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts
when removing food from the Warming
Zone, since cookware and plates will be
hot.
NOTE: The surface warmer will not
glow red like the cooking elements.
Melt setting (on some models)
will melt chocolate or butter.
Knob appearance may vary.
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