GE CCHS985, Owner'S Manual

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USING THE RANGE:
Surface
Units
Surface Units
How Induction Surface Cooking Works
The elements beneath the cooking surface produce a
magnetic field that generates heat in ferrous metal pans
that are in close proximity.
The cooking surface itself does not heat. Heat is
produced in the cooking pan, and cannot be generated
until a pan is placed on the cooking surface.
When the element is activated, the pan begins to heat
immediately and in turn heats the contents of the pan.
Magnetic induction cooking requires the use of cookware
made of ferrous metals—metals to which magnets will
stick, such as iron or steel.
Use pans that fit the element size. The pan must be large
enough for the element to detect the pan and be able to
deliver full power.
The cooktop will not operate if a very small steel or iron
utensil, such as a steel spatula, cooking spoon, knife
or other small utensil, is placed on the cooking surface
when the unit is turned on.
CAUTION
■ The induction cooking elements may appear to be cool
while turned ON and after they have been turned OFF.
The glass surface may be HOT from residual heat
transferred from the cookware and burns may occur.
■ DO NOT TOUCH HOT COOKWARE or PANS directly
with hands. Always use mitts or pot holders to protect
hands from burns.
■ DO NOT SLIDE cookware across the cooktop surface.
Doing so may permanently damage the appearance of
the ceramic cooktop.
The pan material is correct if a magnet sticks to the bottom.
Operating the Cooktop Elements
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD: Never leave the
range unattended with the cooktop on medium or
high settings. Keep flammable items away from the
cooktop. Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire,
serious injury or death.
Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it with
CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner. This helps
protect the top and makes cleanup easier.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may
vary from your model.
Place your Induction designed cookware on the cooking
surface. Push the knob in and turn in either direction to
the setting you want.
A knob indicator light will glow when any surface unit is on.
For glass cooktop surfaces:
A HOT COOKTOP indicator light will:
■ come on when the unit is hot to the touch.
■ stay on even after the unit is turned off.
■ stay on until the unit is cooled to
approximately 150°F (65.5°C).
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.