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COOKWARE 

Types of Cookware

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The following information will help you choose
cookware which will give good performance.

Stainless Steel: 

 

Especially 

 with a sandwich clad bottom. The

sandwich bottom combines the benefits of stainless
steel 

 durability and stability) with the

advantages of aluminum or copper (heat conduction.
even heat distribution).

Copper Bottom: 

 

 

 

 

 copper may leave residue

 pot is allowed to boil dry. Overheated metal can

bond to glass 

 If pot boils dry, leaving a

residue on the glass, clean immediately.

Glass-ceramic: 

 

Poor performance. May scratch the surface.

 but not recommended.

Aluminum: 

 

 

Stoneware: 

 

Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes

Poor performance. May scratch the surface.

appear as scratches on the cooktop, but can be

 

 

 recommended,

removed if cleaned immediately. Because of its

 

 point, thin weight aluminum should not

Cast 

 

 

be 

Poor performance. May scratch the surface.

 but not recommended.

Porcelain/Enamel:
Good performance only with a thick, flat, smooth
bottom. Avoid boiling dry, as porcelain can melt and
fuse to the surface.

How to Check Pan Performance

Use of correct cookware can affect the cooking
performance and cleaning of your cooktop.
The correct cookware reduces the temperature of
the 

 surface and minimizes the chance of

 

 

 onto the cooktop.

Pans with rounded, curved, ridged   warped bottoms

You must use pans with perfectly flat bottoms.
Some pans may have curved or rounded bottoms or

are 

not recommended.

Another simple test 

 determine even heat distribution

may be warped. 

 you are unsure of the 

 of

.

across the cookware bottom is 

to 

 one inch of water

your pans you may do this

Turn your pan upside
down on the countertop,
place a ruler flat against
the pan surface. The
bottom of the pan and the

 

 of the ruler

quick test.

in the pan. Bring the water to a 

 and observe the

location of bubbles as the water starts to boil.

Good flat cookware will have 

 even distribution of

bubbles over the bottom surface area of the pan.
Bubbles localized in only a portion of the bottom
indicate uneven contact of the pan to the surface unit,

 

should fit flush against each other all the way across.

uneven heat transfer     unsuitable pan.

Turn the ruler a full 360 degrees, checking for any

Use pans that match the diameter of the surface

space between the ruler and the bottom of the pan.

unit. Cooking performance will not be as good if
the cookware is either smaller or larger than the
surface unit.

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Summary of Contents for JP345

Page 1: ...oktop Comparison 6 Features 5 Surface Cleaning 11 Iiia Care and Cleaning l I 12 Radiant Cooktop 11 Problem Solver l 3 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Iiia Q Consumer Services 15 Impo...

Page 2: ...th and allow to soak Wipe dry and then apply an appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface NOTE The plastic ape must be rmnoved from the chrome trilm on cooktop parts It cannot be re...

Page 3: ...filters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other applianc...

Page 4: ...pan Doing so may damage the cooktop and the pan Do not allow water other liquids or grease to remain on the cooktop or control panel Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats Clean only parts liste...

Page 5: ...el and Serial Numbers 2 Under the cooktop 2 Control Knobs 3 4 6 7 12 3 Dual Surface Unit Knob 7 12 4 UNIT ON Indicator Light 17 5 Dual Surface Unit 6 Hot Surface Indicator Lights 17 7 Surface Unit I 3...

Page 6: ...the air under the pan For best cooking results use good quality pans Electric coils are more forgiving of warped pans than radiant or solid disks Heats up quickly bu does not change heat settings as q...

Page 7: ...remain lit after the surface unit is off until the surface is cool enough to touch NOTE At Hl Medium High settings never leave food unattended Boilovers cause smoking greasy spillovers may catch on f...

Page 8: ...t and fuse to the surface How to Check Pan Performance Use of correct cookware can affect the cooking performance and cleaning of your cooktop The correct cookware reduces the temperature of the cookt...

Page 9: ...unit to insure proper contact Do not use woks that have support rings This type of wok will not heat on radiant surface units Some special cooking procedures require specific cookware such as pressure...

Page 10: ...eat be careful when canning NOTE If your house has low voltage canning may RIGHT WRONG take longer than expected even though directions m mm v have been carefully followed The process time will j be s...

Page 11: ...remove these markings Failure to remove these residues immediately may leave permanent marks Water stains mineral deposits are removable using Cook Top Cleaning Creme or full strength white vinegar S...

Page 12: ...r easier cleaning Before removing the knobs for cleaning please note that the knobs are in the proper OFF position When replacing the knobs check the OFF position to insure proper placement The knob s...

Page 13: ...performing one of these procedures the fuse blows or circuit breaker trips again call for service NOTE Apartment tenants or condominium owners should ask their building management to perform this chec...

Page 14: ...NOTES 14...

Page 15: ...a arie of 1E appliances and a brochure 10 assist ill planllill g a I it t it l f ret kitchen f or persons witl Iinli ed nlobilit 1 obt in these items free of charge 111 800 i26 2000 Special Needs hns...

Page 16: ...Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000...

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