GE JSP46DP1BB Owner's Manual

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Selectingtypes of cookwarefor glass cooktop models, ionnon-/nduct/onmode sI GEAppliances.comThe following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.See insert for cookware to use with induction cooktops.Checkpans for flat bottomsby usinga straight edge.Panswith rounded,curved,ridgedorwarped bottomsare not recommended.Stainless Steel:recommendedPorcelain Enamel on Cast Iron:recommended if bottom of pan is coatedAluminum: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 canbe removed, 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 on Steel:not recommendedHeating empty pans can cause permanentdamage to cooktop glass. The enamel canmelt and bond to the ceramic cooktop.Glass-ceramic:not recommendedPoor performance. Will scratch the surface.Stoneware:not recommendedPoor performance. Hay scratch thesurface.Cast Iron:not recommended-unless designedspecificoll_jfor gloss cooktopsPoor conductivity and slow to absorb heat.Willscratch the cooktop surface.NOTE:Follow oil cookwore manufacturer's recommendations when using any type ofcookwore on the ceramic cooktop.DO not place wet Panson the glasscooktop.Do not USewoks with Supportringsan the glass€ooktop,For Best Resultsi Place only dry pans on the surfaceelements. Do not place lids on thesurface elements, particularly wet lids.Do not use woks that have supportrings. This type of wok will not heaton glass surface elements.We recommend that you use only aflat-bottomed wok. They are availableat your local retail store. The bottomof the wok should have the samediameter as the surface elementto ensure proper contact.Some special cooking proceduresrequire specific cookware such aspressure cookers, deep-fat fryers, etc.All cookware must have flat bottomsand be the correct size.Avoid allowing foods to boil dryas some cookware may stick to thecooking surface, causing permanentdamage to the cooktop.Useflat-bottomed woksOn the glass€ooktop 7