Surface Elements Cycle On and OffSurface elements will cycle on and offto maintain the temperature you haveselected.All radiant surface elements have atemperature limiter that protects theglass cooktop from getting too hot.The temperature limiter may cyclethe elements off while cooking if:■ The pan boils dry.■ The pan bottom is not flat.■ The pan is off-center.■ There is no pan on the element.Control Lock-Out (appearance may vary)To lock the cooktop and preventunwanted use, turn the control lock knobto LOCK. An indicator light will glow toshow that the cooktop is locked.To unlock, press and turn the knob toUNLOCK.In the locked position, the cooktop willproduce an audible sound if any controlknob is set to a position other than OFF.Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer SupportGEAppliances.comTri-Ring Surface Element without Selector Knob (on some models)To use the large surface element,push and turn the center control knobclockwise to , stopping at the desiredsetting. This will activate the entireheating area.To use the medium surface element,push and turn the center control knobclockwise to , stopping at the desiredsetting. This will activate the medium-sizeheating area.To use the smallest surface element,push and turn the center control knobclockwise to , stopping at the desiredsetting. This will activate the smallest,inside heating area.OFFHI666333LOLOHIHILOTo use the warming zone surfaceelement, push and turn the WARMINGZONE control knob, stopping at thedesired setting (HI, MED or LO).Food Type Control SettingBreads/Pastries L (LOW)Sauces L (LOW)Soups (cream) L (LOW)Stews L (LOW)Vegetables L (LOW)Hot Beverages H (HIGH)Soups (liquid) H (HIGH)The chart above shows initial suggested settingsonly. The temperature, type and amount of food,and the time held will affect the quality of thefood.CAUTION: Do not warm foodon the WARMING ZONE for more than twohours.Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plasticmay melt onto the surface and be very difficultto remove.Use only cookware recommended fortop-of-range cooking.The WARMING ZONE will keep hot,cooked food at serving temperature.Always start with hot food. Do not use toheat cold food. Placing uncooked or coldfood on the warming zone could result infoodborne illness.For best results, all food 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 potholders or oven mitts whenremoving food from the WARMING ZONEas cookware and plates will be hot.A hot surface indicator light will glowwhen the glass surface is hot and willremain on until the surface has cooledbelow 150°F.Warming Zone Surface Element (on some models)LOHIMEDWARMINGZONEOFF9