GE JB850 Owner's Manual

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49-80701 11Home Canning TipsBe sure the canner is centered over the surface unit.Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom.To prevent burns from steam or heat, use caution whencanning.Use recipes and procedures from reputable sources.These are available from manufacturers such as Ball ®and Kerr ® and the Department of Agriculture ExtensionService.Flat-bottomed canners are recommended. Use of waterbath canners with rippled bottoms may extend the timerequired to bring the water to a boil.Temperature Limiter on Radiant Glass CooktopsEvery radiant surface unit has a temperature limiter.The temperature limiter protects the glass cooktop fromgetting too hot.The temperature limiter may cycle the surface units offfor 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.For Models With a Radiant Glass CooktopThe radiant cooktop features heating units beneath asmooth glass surface.NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop isused for the first time. It is caused by the heating of newparts and insulating materials and will disappear in ashort time.NOTE: On models with light-colored glass cooktops, it isnormal for the cooking zones to change color when hotor cooling down. This is temporary and will disappear asthe glass cools to room temperature.The surface unit will cycle on and off to maintain yourselected control setting.It is safe to place hot cookware on the glass surfaceeven when the cooktop is cool.Even after the surface units are turned off, the glasscooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking. Toavoid overcooking, remove pans from the surface unitswhen the food is cooked. Avoid placing anything on thesurface unit until it has cooled completely. Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable usingthe cleaning cream or full-strength white vinegar. Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent film onthe cooktop. The cleaning cream will remove this film. Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop. If theydrop onto the cooktop, they can cause damage. Do not use the surface as a cutting board.USING THE RANGE: Surface UnitsSurface Units (Cont.)Never cook directly on the glass.Always use cookware.Always place the pan in the center ofthe surface unit you are cooking on.Do not slide cookware across the cooktopEHFDXVHLWFDQVFUDWFKWKHJODVV³WKHJODVVis scratch-resistant, not scratch proof.