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Page 1: ...g Useand Careof model 688 lD5 Coobareto use p7 Surface codingguide J l Save timeandmoney Before yourequest service usetheMoblem Solver j Mi TheGEAnswer Centei ...

Page 2: ...mpany Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Write down the model and serial numbers You ll find them on a label on the bottom of the cooktop These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your Cooktop Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Model No Serial No Use these numbers in any corres pondence or service calls con cerning your Cookt...

Page 3: ...a towel or other bulky cloth Flammable materialsshould not be stored near the cooktop o Keep hood and greasefilters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires e 1 0 not let cooking greaseor other flammable materialsaccu mulate on the cooktop e Clean cooktop with caution If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid steam burn Some cleansers...

Page 4: ...ok fresh vegetables with a minimum amount of water in a covered pan Watch foods when bringing them quickly to cooking tempera tures at HIGH heat When food reaches cooking temperature reduce heat immediately to lowest setting that will keep it cooking Use correct heat for cooking task HIGH heats to start cooking if time allows do not use HIGH heat to start MEDIUM HIGH quick brownings MEDIUM LOW slo...

Page 5: ...of cooking will change in 1 step increments and color bar will show exact heat setting Re move finger when rate of cook ing is adjusted as desired To raise the level of heat from a set ting on control panel touch pad with arrow pointing upward until exact level is reached on readout bar To decrease touch pad with arrow pointing down ward until desired level shows on readout bar 5 4 5 Setting Contr...

Page 6: ...offer a large range of heat settings Ten convenient basic settings provide the most used cooking heats in a range from LOW to HIGH More precise adjustment is available by use of the fine tuning touch pads When you use cooking settings lower than HIGH the heat cycles on and off at intervals to maintain the heat setting just as it does in regular electric surface units Due to more instant response o...

Page 7: ...m of the pan need not be perfectly flat Pans with rims or ridges are acceptable The list of cookware on page 12 which may be used with Induction Cooktops is based on actual heating and cooking tests There are many sizesand types of cookware repre sented here but use this list only as a starter More and more types of stainless and carbon steel cook ware especially are becoming available The chart l...

Page 8: ... Control Area at HIGH 10 Setting Control Dis play will show color up to HIGH 10 telling you cooktop is now on and this is set Power Level Step 3 Bring rice to boil on HIGH Step 5 Cover tightly with lid and loj setting approximately 5 min utes Stir with fork Step 4 Touch Power Control Area at LOW 2 to reduce heat If you prefer you may touch and hold the Fine Tuning arrow downward Pad until colored ...

Page 9: ...f Touch ON and the power leveldesired to begin cooking Q 1sit necessaryto havea pan on the unit beforesettingthe controls A If you do not place a pan on the unit the control display will flash until you either place a pan on the unit or touch OFF Q Should I use a coverwhen bringingfoods to a boil A Yes lids are recommended to reduce heat loss and thus shorten cooking time Q Willmy food continueto ...

Page 10: ...In coveredpan bringwater to a boil Medium 6 Heat butter until lightgoldenin color High 10 In coveredpan bringfruit and water to boil High 10 Meltfat then add meat Switchto Medium High 8 to brownmeat Add water or other liquid High 10 Preheat skillet thengreaselightly Setting to Complete Cooking Low 3 then add cereal Finishtimingaccordingto packagedirections Medium 6 to cook 1or 2 min to completelyb...

Page 11: ...rough Stir to smooth Whenmeltingmarshmallows add milkor water Melting chocolate butter marshmallows Small Covered Saucepan Usesmall surface unit Skilletor Griddle MediumLow 5 Heat skillet I MediumLow 5 Cook 2 min Grease lightly l to 2 min per side Thickbatter takesslightlylonger time Turnover pancakeswhen bubblesriseto surface French toast Pasta Noodlesor spaghetti ii Covered LargeKettle or Pot Hi...

Page 12: ...mended Dutch Ovens 5 qt and 9 qt Othe 9 inchSwedishplett pan WestBend TownHouse StainlessSteel Saucepans 1qt to 3qt Skillets IO inch Other 2 qt highboy saucepanwith highsides Pointerware Danya Cuisine LaChef Porcelain on Steel Saucepans I qt to 3 qt Skilletrx9 inchand 10 inch Note 1l inch skilletavailablebut not recommended Dutch Oven 4 qt and 5 qt Stock Pot 8 qt Other 272qt doubleboiler teakettle...

Page 13: ...ed with warm soapy water the cooktop cieaner condi tioner or baking soda Non impregnated plastic pads may be used gently for really stubborn spots Avoid use of abrasive mate rials such as metal pads cleansing powders and impregnated pads which may scratch the surface Do not use harsh chemicals such as bleach or chemical oven cleaners Clean the cooktop regularly to avoid discoloration and stains fr...

Page 14: ...L NOT OPERATE blown You failed to set p wer level within five seconds of turning the cooktop cm Pan mustbe in place forcooktop to operate Non magnetic Gookwarein use See page 7 G1asstoptoo hot Operation wiI1 resume when temperature falls CONTROL DISPLAY Pafi removed while coo tpp was om See page 5 FLASHJNG asstop too hot Pan too small See page7 Panoffcenter Seepage6 GLASSSURFACE Call for Service 7...

Page 15: ... but if for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three stepsto followfor further help ServiceContracts Fortrouble freeservicebeyond n 3 m h m thewrittenwarrantyperiod J if you prefer to budgetyour repair expenditures Servicecontracts let youpaytoday spricesfor instead of beingsurprisedbythem GE offers s servicea month a year or severalyearsfrom servicecontracts for v...

Page 16: ...have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free The GE Answer CenterTM 800 626 2000 consumer information service e Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer Youare responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhaust ing and other connecting faciliti...

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