GE JBP80 Owner's Manual

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GEAppliances.comThe following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.Never cook directly on the glass.Always use cookware.About the radiant surface units…The radiant cooktop features heatingunits beneath a smooth glass surface.NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a newcooktop is used for the first time. It is caused bythe heating of new parts and insulating materialsand 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 theglass surface even when the cooktopis cool.Even after the surface units are turnedoff, the glass cooktop retains enoughheat to continue cooking. To avoidovercooking, remove pans from thesurface units when the food is cooked.Avoid placing anything on the surfaceunit until it has cooled completely.Do not slide cookware across thecooktop because it can scratch theglass—the glass is scratch-resistant,not scratchproof. Water stains (mineral deposits) are removableusing the cleaning cream or full-strength whitevinegar. Use of window cleaner may leave aniridescent film on the cooktop. The cleaningcream will remove this discoloration. Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop.If they drop onto the cooktop, they can causedamage. Do not use the surface as a cutting board.DRAGGING SURFACECOOKINGOFF CENTERAlways place the pan in the center ofthe surface unit you are cooking on.Safety Instructions Operating InstructionsSafety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support9Selecting types of cookware.Stainless Steel:recommendedAluminum:heavy weight recommendedGood conductivity. Aluminum residuessometimes appear as scratches on thecooktop, but can be removed if cleanedimmediately. Because of its low meltingpoint, thin weight aluminum should notbe used.Copper Bottom:recommendedCopper may leave residues which canappear as scratches. The residues can beremoved, as long as the cooktop iscleaned immediately. However, do not letthese pots boil dry. Overheated metal canbond to glass cooktops. An overheatedcopper bottom pot will leave a residuethat will permanently stain the cooktopif not removed immediately.Porcelain Enamel-Covered Cast Iron:recommendedAs long as the cookware is coveredcompletely with porcelain enamel, thiscookware is recommended. Caution isrecommended for cast iron cookwarethat is not completely covered withsmooth porcelain enamel, since it mayscratch the glass ceramic cooktop.Glass-Ceramic:usable, but not recommendedPoor performance. May scratch thesurface.Stoneware:usable, but not recommendedPoor performance. May scratch thesurface.Check pans for flat bottoms byusing a straight edge.Pans with rounded, curved, ridgedor warped bottoms are notrecommended.