GE JB745SFSS Use And Care Manual

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Temperature Limiter on Radiant Glass CooktopsEvery radiant surface unit has a temperaturelimiter.The temperature limiter protects the glasscooktop from getting too hot.The temperature limiter may cycle the surfaceunits off for a time if:■ the pan boils dry.■ the pan bottom is not flat.■ the pan is off-center.■ there is no pan on the unit.Using the surface units.Home Canning TipsBe sure the canner is centered over the surfaceunit.Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom.To prevent burns from steam or heat, usecaution when canning.Use recipes and procedures from reputablesources. These are available frommanufacturers such as Ball® and Kerr® and theDepartment of Agriculture Extension Service.Flat-bottomed canners are recommended. Useof water bath canners with rippled bottomsmay extend the time required to bring thewater to a boil.Never cook directly on the glass.Always use cookware.For Models With a Radiant Glass CooktopThe radiant cooktop features heating unitsbeneath a smooth glass surface.NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a newcooktop is used for the first time. It is causedby the heating of new parts and insulatingmaterials and will disappear in a short time.NOTE: On models with light-colored glasscooktops, it is normal for the cooking zones tochange color when hot or cooling down. This istemporary and will disappear as the glass coolsto room temperature.The surface unit will cycle on and off tomaintain your selected control setting.It is safe to place hot cookware on the glasssurface even when the cooktop is cool.Even after the surface units are turned off, theglass cooktop retains enough heat to continuecooking. To avoid overcooking, remove pansfrom the surface units when the food is cooked.Avoid placing anything on the surface unit untilit has cooled completely.Do not slide cookware across the cooktop becauseLWFDQVFUDWFKWKHJODVV³WKHJODVVLVVFUDWFKUHVLVWDQWnot scratchproof.■ Water stains (mineral deposits) areremovable using the cleaning cream or full-strength white vinegar.■ Use of window cleaner may leave aniridescent film on the cooktop. The cleaningcream will remove this film.■ Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop. Ifthey drop onto the cooktop, they can causedamage.■ Do not use the surface as a cutting board.Always place the pan in the center ofthe surface unit you are cooking on.8