GE JP389BJBB - 30" Electric Modular Cooktop Use And Care Manual

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How to Insert the ModuleRADIANT MODULE1. Be sure the controls are turnedto OFF. To install the module,position the plug to the outsidewall of the cooktop.2. Slide the module toward theoutlet in the side of the cooktopuntil the plug is pushed all theway in.3. Lower the inside edge of themodule into the cooktop untilit is flush with the cookingsurface.How to Remove the Module1. Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and theradiant surface units are cool before attempting toremove the module.2. Lift up the tab at the inside edge of the moduleuntil the base clears the opening at the side ofthe cooktop.3. To unplug, hold the module by the front and backedges and slide toward the center of the cooktop.Lift out when unplugged.4. If you are storing modules, do not stack them orstore other materials on top of them. This coulddamage the surface of the modules.General Information About Radiant ModulesThe radiant module features heating coils beneath asmooth glass ceramic surface. The two surface unitsare shown by outlines on the glass.• When a surface unit is activated, coils beneath thesurface unit radiate heat through the glass to thecookware. The red glow of the coils will beinstantly visible through the glass. It will take thesurface unit a few moments to heat up. The coilcycles on and off to maintain your selected controlsetting. The coils have temperature limiters toprevent runaway temperatures.• If you are storing modules, do not stack them orstore other materials on top of them, as damage tothe glass ceramic surface of the radiant module islikely. Be careful not to damage or bend theelectrical plug.• Do not let pots boil dry. Overheated metal canbond to glass module. An overheated copper potwill leave a residue that will permanently stainthe module.• Sliding aluminum cookware across the glass mayleave metal marks. These metal marks will appearas small scratches. They can be removed with therecommended cleaning creme and a razor scraper.• When a surface unit is turned on, the surface unitcan be seen glowing red within a few seconds. Thered glow will turn on and off (cycling) to maintainthe selected heat setting. With poor cookware, youwill see frequent cycling of the unit off and on.Good, fiat cookware will minimize the cycling.• It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven orsurface on the glass ceramic surface when thesurface is cool.12