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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Using Your New Appliance
NOTE:
Remove all protective packing before operating
the oven.
The full owner's manual for your product includes
additional information and cooking guides. Access the
manual by searching for your appliance model number at
www.GEAppliances.ca
.
Surface Radiants Units - Knob Models
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.
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:
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.
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 Dual-Ring surface
element only
Models with a Tri-Ring surface
element only.
Melt
setting (on some models) will
melt chocolate or butter.
WARNING
Using the Warming Zone (on some models)
FOOD POISON HAZARD:
Bacteria may grow in food at temperatures below 140°F.
Always start with hot food. Do not use warm setting to heat cold food.
Do not use warm settingh 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.
For models using the touch pads for warming zone control,
see section on “Using the Oven” for additional details.
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.
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.
WARNING
