GE JP392R, Use And Care Manual

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Q. If I do not select a heat setting, what will
happen?
A. Fifteen seconds after you press the ON/OFF pad,
the unit will automatically shut off if you have not
selected a heat setting. Press the ON/OFF pad again
and then select the desired heat setting to begin
cooking.
Q. May I change heat settings more than once
during cooking?
A. Yes, as many times as you wish.
Q. Must I add water to my foods before cooking
them?
A. Yes, in some instances such as defrosting frozen
vegetables, more water may be needed. Since
induction heats the bottom of the pan first and then
the sides, the water might tend to evaporate slightly
faster.
Q. Is it necessary to have a pan on the unit before
setting the controls?
A. No. However, the control will beep and the
display will flash for a minute or until you (a) place
proper cookware correctly on the unit or (b) press
ON/OFF pad.
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Q. Should I use a cover when bringing foods to
a boil?
A. Yes, lids help reduce heat loss and shorten cooking
time.
Q. Will my food continue to cook after the unit is
turned off?
A. Boiling stops quickly when a unit is turned off
because there is no surface unit or burner to retain
heat.
Q. Does the shape of the pan affect cooking
results?
A. Yes. Only round pans are recommended since
square or rectangular pans do not heat evenly. The
induction coils generate heat on the surface of the
pan, and round pans match best with the round coil
of the unit.
Q. Will I hear any sound during cooking?
A. You may hear a slight fan noise after the unit is
turned on—the sound of cooling air flowing through
the cooktop. The noise may also be caused by some
types of cookware. It may be lessened by moving it
slightly. Some pans produce a slight “pinging” or
“buzzing” noise as food is cooking.
Q. What if the cooking surface is accidentally
turned off during cooking?
A. You must reset. Press the ON/OFF pad, then
select the desired heat setting and the unit will
resume cooking.
Q. What will happen if I cook with a large pan that
covers two cooking surfaces-for example, a large
griddle?
will be uneven, and food may not A. Heat distribution
cook satisfactorily.
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