Using The Surface Units - GE JBP18 Owner's Manual

Using the surface units.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Appearance may vary.
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Not over 1 inch.
Use only flat-bottomed woks.
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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 surface unit ON indicator light will glow
when any surface unit is on.
Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF
when you finish cooking.
Surface Cookware Tips
Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware.
Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster
than other metals. Cast-iron and coated
cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb
heat, but generally cook evenly at low to
medium heat settings. Steel pans may
cook unevenly if not combined with
other metals.
Wok Cooking
(electric coil models only)
We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed
wok. They are available at your local retail store.
Do not use woks that have support
rings. Use of these types of woks, with
or without the ring in place, can be
dangerous.
Indicator Light
(glass cooktops only)
A HOT SURFACE indicator light will glow
when any radiant element is turned on,
and will remain on until the surface is
cool enough to touch.
Deep Fat Frying
Do not overfill cookware with fat that may
spill over when adding food. Frosty foods
bubble vigorously.
(electric coil models only)
For best cooking results, pans should be
flat on the bottom. Match the size of the
saucepan to the size of the surface unit.
The pan should not extend over the edge
of the surface unit more than 1 inch.
Placing the ring over the surface unit will
cause a build-up of heat that will damage
the porcelain cooktop. Do not try to use
such woks without the ring. You could be
seriously burned if the wok tipped over.
It comes on when the unit is hot to the touch.
It stays on even after the unit is turned off.
It glows brightly until the unit is safe to touch.
Watch food frying at high temperatures.
Keep range and hood clean from grease.