GE JCS968 Owner's Manual

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Using the surface units.NOTE: Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.How to SetPush the knob in and turn in eitherdirection to the setting you want.At both OFF and HI the control clicksinto position. You may hear slight clickingsounds during cooking, indicating thecontrol is keeping the power level youset.A HOT SURFACE indicator light, on thecooktop, will glow when any radiantelement is turned on. It will remainon until the surface is cooled toapproximately 150°F (66°C).Hot surface indicator light will: come on when the unit is hot to the touch. stay on even after the unit is turned off. glow until the unit is cooled to approximately150°F (66°C).The WARM setting on the right REARsurface unit keeps already heated foodwarm until ready to serve. Do not use toheat cold food.WARM/MINMAX1243 5 6798RÉCHAUDMIN MAX12435 6798Be sure you turn the control knob toOFF when you finish cooking.Using the Bridge Surface UnitTo use the bridge surface unit, turn theleft front control knob to the BRIDGEsettings.For full bridge surface unit operation,also turn on the left rear surface unit.To use only the front surface unit, turnthe control knob to the FRONT settings.BAKEPROBEConvectionCLOCKBROILCONVBAKE ROASTSELFCLEANCOOKINGTIMECLEAROFFDELAYSTARTCONTROL LOCKOUTSURFACEWARMERSETOFFKITCHENTIMER OVENLIGHTONOFFOVEN CONTROLSTIME CONTROLSSTARTMINMAX MAX2 2446 688MINMAX MAX2 2446 6886Using the Warming ZoneThe WARMING ZONE, located in thecenter of the glass cooktop surface,will keep hot, cooked food at servingtemperature. Always start with hot food.Do not use to heat cold food. Placinguncooked or cold food on the WARMINGZONE could result in food-borne illness.Touch the WARMING ZONE pad.Touch the number pads 1, 2 or 3to select low (1), medium (2) orhigh (3) warming setting.Touch the START pad.To turn the WARMING ZONE off, touchthe WARMING ZONE pad until WARMERdisappears from the display.For best results, all foods on theWARMING ZONE should be covered witha lid or aluminum foil. When warmingpastries or breads, the cover should bevented to allow moisture to escape.Always use pot holders or oven mittswhen removing food from the WARMINGZONE, since cookware and plates willbe hot.CAUTION: Do not warm foodon the WARMING ZONE for more than twohours.NOTE: The warming zone will not glow red likethe cooking elements.HOT will be displayed when the glasssurface is hot and will remain on untilthe surface is cool enough to touch.NOTE: Lower settings may not heat the glasssurface enough to cause the HOT indicator light tocome on.A warming zone ON light will glow whenthe unit is on. 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.WARMING ZONE GUIDESETTING FOOD1 (Low) Bread/Pastries2 (Medium) Chocolate/Butter2 (Medium) Sauces, Stews,Cream Soups2 (Medium) Vegetables3 (High) Soups (liquid)3 (High) Tea or CoffeeThe Warming Zone Guide is forreference only and the SETTINGthat you need will depend on theamount and type of food, thestarting temperature of the foodand the length of the holding time.Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions