9Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Supportwww.GEAppliances.caUsing the Warming Zone (on some models)The WARMING ZONE is located in theback center of the glass surface. Alwaysstart with hot food. Do not use to heatcold food. Placing uncooked or cold foodon the WARMING ZONE could result infoodborne illness.Push and turn the control knob to anydesired setting.For best results, all foods on theWARMING ZONE should be covered witha lid or aluminum foil.Always use pot holders or oven mittswhen removing food from theWARMING ZONE, as cookware will be hot.A HOT surface indicator light will glowwhen the glass surface is hot and willremain on until the surface is coolenough to touch. Lower settings maynot heat the glass surface enough tocause the HOT surface indicator lightto come on.A WARMING ZONE indicator light willglow when the unit is on.NOTE: The WARMING ZONE will not glow redlike the cooking elements.Food Type Control SettingSauces MINSoups (cream) MediumStews MediumVegetables MediumHot Beverages MAXSoups (other than cream) MAXBreads/Pastries MINThe chart above shows initial suggested settings only.The temperature, type and amount of food, type of panand the time held will affect the quality of the food.CAUTION: Do not leave food on theWARMING ZONE for more than 2 hours. Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plasticmay melt onto the surface and be very difficultto clean. Use only cookware recommended fortop-of-range cooking.