GE JB571GM, JBP29G, MNU106 Use And Care Manual
Self=Clea
SolidDiskElectricRange
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Safe~ instructions....................3-5
Anti-Tip Device.... .................. ...................3. 32
OperatingInstructions,Wps
Aluminum Foil
... ................. .......5. 19,20,22
ClockandTimer . .......... ..................... ...........13
Features
.... ............ .................. ......................6. 7
Oven ... .
.... ........... .................. ..................l3.27
Baking.... ........ ...................... ................l 5–I 9
Broiling,BroilingGuide. ...................22. 23
ControlPanel .............................................13
Light;BulbReplacement. ............. ...15, 30
Roasting,RoastingGuide ..... ..........20.21
Self-CleaningInstructions........... ...24–27
Thermostat Adjustment ........ .................15
Timed Baking .....................................16, 17
SurfaceCooking..... .................. ...............8-l 2
ControlSetiings........ .................. .................9
CookwareTips.... .................. ................8. 10
Home CanningTips.... ............... ..............12
Surface Light.... ......... ..................... .......9. 29
Problem Solver.......................33.34
More questions?...call
GEAnswerCen&r”800.626.2000
Careand Cleaning....................28-32
Anti-Tip Device..
..... ......................................32
BroilerPanand Rack.. ........................... ......3O
Door Removal ...............................................31
GlassTop ........................................................28
Shelves.. .......
...... ............................................3l
Solid DiskSurface Units......... ....................28
Storage Drawer ........ ....................................3O
Consumer Services...................35
Appliance Registration. .................................2
Important Phone Numbers....... .................35
Model and Serial Number Location..... ......2
WarranW ... .....................................BackCover
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~LP US ~LP YOU.. .
Beforeusingyourrange,
readthisbookmreftily.
It is intendd to help you
operate and maintiin your new
range properly.
Keep it handy for answers to
your questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Writedown themodel
andserialnumbers.
You’llfind them on a label on
the front of the range behind the
storage drawer.
These numbers are dso on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your range. Before sending in
this card, please write these
numbers here:
Mdel Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your range.
Kyoureceived
a damagedrange...
Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the range.
Savetime andmoney.
Beforeyou request
service...
Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this book. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
W YOU~ED SERWCE...
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in
the back of this book.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three steps to follow for
further help.
HRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
~~, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details-including your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
HNALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
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WORTANT SA~W ~STRUCTIONS
Rwd M Wtm@om BeforeUskg YourWge.
I~ORTANT S~ETY NOTICE
c
The CaMorniaSafeDrinkingWaterand
Totic EnforcementAct
requirestheGovernor
ofCaliforniatopublisha fistofsubstances
knownto thestatetocausebirthdefectsorother
reproductiveharm,andrequiresbusinessesto
warncustomersofpotentialexposuretosuch
substances.
● Thefiberglassinsulationin se~-clean ovens
givesoff a very small amountof carbon
monotide during the cleaningcycle.
Exposure
canbeminimizedbyventingwithanopen
windoworusingaventilationfanorhood.
● Fluorescentlight btibs containmercury.
Ifyourmodelhasa surfacelamp,youmust
recyclethefluorescentlightbulbaccordingto
local,stateandfederdcodes.
Whenusing electricalappliances,basicsafety
precautionsshodd be followed,includingthe
following:
● Use this applianceonly for ifi intended use
asdescribedinthismanual.
● Besureyourapptianceisproperlyinstiled and
grounded
byaqualifiedtechnicianinaccordance
withtheprovidedhstilation hstructions.
s
Do not attempt to repairor replaceany part
of your rangeunless it is spec~lcally
recommendedin this book.
Ml otherservicing
shouldbereferredtoaqual~ledtechnician.
● Beforeperformingany service,DISCONNECT
THE RANGE POWER SUPPLYATTHE
HOUSEHOLDDISTKBUTION PANEL
BY
WMOV~G ~ WSE ORS~C~G OFF
T~ C~C~ BREAKER.
All rangesm tip and injury
couldresdt. Toprevent
accidenti tippingof the range
fromabnormalusage,
including
excessloadingoftheovendoor,
attachittothewdl orfloorby
installingtheAnti-Tipdevice
supplied.Toinsurethedeviceis
~roperlyinstalled andengaged,
~emovethedrawerpanelandinspecttherear
levekg leg.Make~ureit fitsse~urelyintotheslot.
E youpulltherangeoutfromthewallforany
reason,makesurethedeviceengagestherange
whenyoupushtherangeback.Pleasereferto the
Anti-Tipdeviceinformationinthisbook.Failureto
takethisprecautioncouldresultintippingofthe
rangeandinjury.
● Do not leavechildrendone+hildren should
notbeleftaloneorunattendedinanareawherean
applianceisinuse.Theyshouldneverbeallowed
tositor standonanypartoftheappliance.
● CAU~ON: ITEMSOF ~TEREST TO
C~DREN SHOULDNOTBE STOREDIN
CAB~ETS ABO~ A RANGE OR ON THE
BACKSPLASHOFA RANG&C~DREN
CL~B~G ON THE RANGE TO REACH
~EMS COULDBE SENOUSLY INJURED.
● Teachchildren not to play with the controls or
anyotherpartoftherange.
● Neverleavethe ovendooropen whenyouare
notwatchingtherange.
● Alwayskeep combustibleWMcoverings,
cutins or drapesa safe distancefrom
yourrange.
● Do not allow anyoneto climb, stand or hang on
the door,draweror rangetop. Theycodd
damagethe rangeand even tip it over,musing
severepersonalinjury.
● Neverwear loose-fittingorhanging garments
whileusing the appliance.
Harnmablematerial
couldbeignitedifbroughtincontactwithhot
heatingelementsandmaycauseseverebums.
● Use ordydry pot holders—
moistordamppotholdersonhot
surfacesmayresultin bumsfrom
steam.Donotletpotholderstouchhotheating
elements.Donotuseatowelorotherbuky cloth,
Suchclothscancatchfireona hotsurfaceunit.
● Alwayskeep dish towels, dish cloths,pot
holdersand otherHnensa safe distancefrom
yourrange.
● Always keep wooden and plastic utensils
and-ned fooda safe distance away from
yourrange.
● For your safety,neveruse your appliancefor
warmingor heating the room.
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WORTANT SA~~ ~STRUC~ONS
(contlnud)
● Do notstoreflammablematerhdsin an oven
or nearthe cooktop.
● DO NOT STOREOR USE COMBUST~LE
MATE~LS, GASOL~ OR OT~R
FLAWBLE VAPORSAND LIQU~S
~ THE VIC~ITY OF T~S OR ANY
OTHERAPPLMNCE.
● Keephoodandgrease~ters cleantomaintain
goodventingandto avoidgreasefries.
● Do not let cookinggreaseor otherflammable
materkdsaccumdate in or near the range.
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● Do not use water on greasefires.
,d
Neverpick up a flamingpan.
Smother
flamingpanonthesurfaceunitby
coveringpancompletelywithwell-
fittinglid,cookiesheetorflattray,orifavailable,
usedrychernicdorfoam-typeextinguisher.
flaminggreaseoutsideapancanbeputoutby
coveringwithbakingsodaor,ifavailable,a multipurposedrychetical orfoam-typefire
extinguisher.
Namein theovencanbesmotheredcompletely
byclosingtheovendoorandpushingthe
CANCELbuttonoruseachemicalorfoamtypeextinguisher.
● Do not touchthe heating elementsorinterior
surfaceof ovenand surfaceunits.These
surfacesmaybehotenoughtoburneventhough
theyaredarkincolor.Duringandafteruse,donot
touch,orletclothingorotherflammablematerials
contactsurfaceunits,areasnearbysurfaceunitsor
anyinteriorareaoftheoven;allowsufficienttime
forcoo~ng,frost.
Potentiallyhotsurfacesincludethecooktopand
areasfacingthecooktop,ovenventopeningand
surfacesneartheopening,andcrevicesaroundthe
ovendoor,andmetaltrimpartsabovethedoor.
Remember:Theinsidesurfaceoftheovenmay
behotwhenthedoorisopened.
.
Donotcookona brokenglasscooktop,
Spilloversorcleaningsolutionmaypenetrate
abrokencooktopandcreateariskofelectrical
shock.Contacta qual~ledtechnicianimmediately
shouldyourcooktopbecomebroken.
● Use care whentouchingthecooktop.Theglass
surfaceofthecooktopwillretainheatafterthe
controlshavebeenturnedoff.
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● Cleanthe cooktopwithcaution.
Ha wetspongeo~clothis usedto
wipespillsonahotcookingarea,be
●
carefultoavoidsteamburn.Somecle~serscan
producenoxiousfumesifappfiedtoahotsurface.
men cooking pork,followthedirections
exactlyandalwayscookthemeattoaninternal
temperatureof atleast170°F.Thisassuresthat,
intheremotepossibilitythattrichinamaybe
presentinthemeat,itwillbekilledandthemeat
willbe safetoeat.
Oven
● Stand away from rangewhenopeningoven
door.Hot air or st- which escapesmn
causeburns to hands, face antior eyes.
. Do not heat unopenedfood continers.
Pressurecould butid up and the container
couldburst, musing an injury.
● Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed.
s Keep the oven freefrom greasebutidup.
● Placethe oven she~ in the desiredposition
w~e the oven is cool. Hthe
shelvesmustbe
handledwhenhot,donotletpotholdercontact
theheatingunitsintheoven.
● ~ling outthe she~ to the she~ stop is a
conveniencein ~iting heavyfoods. It is also
a precautionagainstburnsfromtouching
hot surfaces of the doororoven walls.
● men using cookingor roastingbagsin oven,
foflowthemanufacturer’sdirections.
s
Do not use your ovento dry newspapers.
Ifoverheated,theycancatchfue.
● Do not use oven for a storage area.Items
storedin anovencanignite.
● Do not leave paper products,cookingutensils?
or food in the ovenwhen not in use.
● After broiling,alwaystakethebroilerpanout
oftherangeandcleanit.Leftovergreaseinthe
broflerpancancatchfuethenexttimeyouuse
thepan.
● Never leavejars or cans of fat drippingson or
nearyour oven.
Self-CleaningOven
● Do not cleanthe door gasket. Thedoorgasket
isessentialfora goodseal.Careshouldbetaken
nottorub,damageormovethegasket.
s
Do not use oven cleaners.No commercial
ovencleanerorovenlinerprotectivecoating
ofanykindshouldbeusedinoraroundany
partoftheoven.Residuefromovencleaners
willdamagetheinsideoftheovenwhentheseKcleancycleinused.
● Cleanody parts listedin this Use and Care
Book.
● BeforeseE-claing the oven, removebroiler
pan and other cookware.
● Do not use aluminumfoil to lineovenbottoms,
exceptassuggestedinmanual.hproper
installationoftheselinersmy resultinarisk
ofelectricshockorfire.
● Be sure to wipeup excessspillagebefore
stirting the self-cleaningoperation.
● H the self-cleaningmode matiunctions,turnoff
anddisconnectthe power supply.
Haveserviced
bya qualfledtechnician.
Stiace Coohg Elementi
G
. Useproperpan
size—This
~> appli~ce is equippedwithoneor
moresoliddisksurfaceunitsof
differentsize.Selectcookwarehavingflat
bottomslargeenoughtocoverthe so~ddisk
surfaceunit.Theuseofundersizedcookwarewill
exposea portionofthesurfaceunittodirect
contactandmayresultinignitionofclothing.
Roperrelationshipofcookwaretosurfaceunit
willdso improveefficiency.
● Neverleavethe sotiddisk surface units
unattendedat high heat settings.
Boilover
causessmokingandgreasyspi~oversthatmay
catchonfue.
.
Do not cook on a broken cooktop.Spilloversor
cleaningsolutionsmaypenetrateabroken
cooktopandcreateariskofelectricalshock.
Contacta qualifiedtechnicianimmediatelyshould
yourglasscooktopbecomebroken.
● Ody certaintypesofglass,@ass/ceramic,
earthenwareor otherglazedcontainersare
suitableforrange-topservice;
othersmaybreak
becauseofthesuddenchangeintemperature.
● Tominimizethe possibilityofburns,ignitionof
flammablematerialsandspillage,thehandleofa
containershouldbeturnedtowardthecenterofthe
rangewithoutextendingovernearbysotiddisk
surfaceunits.
● Nevertrytocleanthe cooktopsurfacewhenitis
hot.
Somecleanersproducenoxiousfumesandwet
clothscouldcausesteamburnsifusedonahot
surface.
Q
Alwaysturnsotiddisk surfaceunitsto OFF
beforeremovingcookware.
● Useofdecorativemeti covers on soliddisk
surfaceunits is notrecommended.
Ifacovered
unitisturnedon,elementburnoutcouldresult.
● Keepaneyeonfoodsbeingfried atHIor
MediumHighheatsettings.
● Whenflamingfoodsareunderthehood,
turnthefanoff.Thefan,if operating,may
spreadtheflame.
● Foodsforfryingshotid beasdryaspossible.
Frostonfrozenfoodsormoistureonfreshfoodscan
causehotfattobubbleupandoversidesofpan.
● Usefittlefatforeffectivesha~owordeep-fat
frying.
Filhngthepantoofulloffatcancause
sptiloverswhenfoodis added.
● Ua combinationofoflsor fatswiflbeusedin
frying,stirtogetherbeforeheating,orasfatsmelt
slowly.
● Alwaysheatfatslowly,andwatchasitheats.
“Usedeepfatthermometerwheneverpossibleto
preventoverheatingfatbeyondthesmokingpoint.
● Nevertryto moveapanof hot fa~ especitiy a
deepfatfryer.
Waitunti thefatiscool.
SAW T~SE
~STRUCTIONS
5
FEA-S OFYOURRANGE
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Explained
Feature Index
on page
1 Solid Disk Element Surface Unit Controls
5,9,29
2 ‘ON” Indicator Light
9
for Solid Disk Element Surface Units
3 Surface Light Switch (on some models)
9
4 Oven CANCEL button
4, 13, 15
Push it to cancel any oven operation.
16,22
5 Oven Control, Clock and Timer
13
6 Set Knob
13,15-17,20
Lets you set oven temperature, clock timer
22,25,26
and ~ or LO broil.
7 Oven Light Switch
15
Lets you turn the interior oven light on and
off when the door is closed.
8 Oven Vent. &ea may get hot during oven use.
4,30
9 Cooktop Surface Light (on some models)
3,9,29
10 Solid Disk Element Surface Units
5, 8–12, 28
11 Sensi-Temp
m Surface Uni@(on some models)
9
12 Cooktop
4,5,29
13 Automatic Oven Light Switch
The light comes on automatically when the door is opened.
14 Oven SheE
Supports
For shelf positions, see the Baking, Roasting and
Broiling sections.
15 Oven Shelves with Stop-locks (curved extensions)
For safety, facing up toward the rear of the oven.
16 Bake Unit. Maybe gently lifted for wiping the oven floor.
17 Removable Oven Door with Broil Stop Position
Easily removed for oven cleaning.
18 Broiler Pan and Rack
Do not clean in the Self-Cleanin~ oven.
19 Oven Door Gasket
20 Storage Drawer
21 Model and Serial Number Location
On the front of the range behind the storage drawer.
22 Anti-Tip Detice. See the Installation Instructions.
23 Broil Unit
24 Oven Interior Light
25 Oven Door Latch Handle. Use for Self-Cleaning cycle only.
15
14
4, 14,
18,24,31
31
31
4,20,22,24,30
5,24,31
30
L
3,32
31
15,24,30
15, 16,20,22
25,26
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SU~ACE COO~G
BeforeUsingYourSolidDisk Modtie for the FirstTime
The top working surface of sofid disk elements
There will be some smoke and odor; this is normal.
have a protective coating which must be hardened
Heating of the element will change the stainless steel
before using the elementi for the first time. To
element trim rings to a gold color.
harden this coating, the elements should be heated
THE ELEMENT PROTECTIVE COATING
without a pan for about 5 minutes at the ~ setting.
Otherwise the coating will stick to the pan.
MUST BE HARDENED TO HELP PROTECT
THE ELEMENT OVER ITS LIFE.
GeneralInformationAbout SolidDisk Elemenk
Using a solid disk element is quite similar to using an
electric coil surface unit. With both types of surface
units you will enjoy the cleanliness of electricity and
the benefits of retained heat in the elements.
However, there are differences.
● Solid disk elements reach temperature a Mttle
slower, and hold heat longer than coil unih.
Solid disk elements have very even heat distribution.
Since solid disk elements hold heat longer, you may
wish to turn the element off sooner, and take
advantage of the residual heat. The amount of
residual heat is dependent upon the quantity and
type of food, the material and thickness of the pan
and the settingused for cooking.
● The red dot in the center of the solid disk
element indicates built-in temperature fimiters
that automatically reduce the heat if a pan boils dry,
if the element is turned on without a pan or if the
pan is not making enough contact with the surface
of the element. The red dots will wear off with use
without affecting the performance of the elements.
● There is retained heat in the element.
On boilovers, wait for the element to cool before
cleaning the element area.
● Youmust use proper flat bottomed cookware,
not cookware that is warped, rounded, or curved.
Improper cookware could cause poor cooking results.
“Untike electric coil surface units, solid disk
elements do NOT turn red hot, even at HI setting.
You may however, notice a dull glow when the
elements are on HI and the room is dimly lit.
● Solid disk element cooking takes you a step
closer to easier cleanup because the cooking
surface is sealed against spills.There are no drip
hwls or burner boxes to clean.
CookwareTips
For cooking on sotid disk elements, the use of
correct cookware is very impotint.
● Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than
other metals.
● Cast-iron and coated cast-iron containers are slow to
absorb heat, but generally cook evenly at minimum
or medium heat settings.
● Glass cookware should be used only as the
manufacturer describes.
● Do not use a wire trivet or any other kind of
heat-retarding pad between the cookware and
the element.
● Good pans have a thick, flat bottom which absorbs
the heat from the element. The thick, flat bottom
provides good heat distribution from the element
to the food.
QPans with thin, uneven bottoms do not do a good
job of using the heat coming from the element.
The food to be cooked may bum and require more
time and electricity. You would also have to add
more fat or water.
Pans with uneven bottoms are not suitable.
Howto Set the Controls
1. Push the control knob in.
2. Turn either clockwise or
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counterclockwise to the
desired heat setting.
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The control must be pushed in to set only from
Be sure you turn control to OFF when you finish
cooking.
An indicator fight will @owwhen ANY heat on any
surface unit is on.
Cooktoptemperatures increaseswith the number
of surfaceunits that are on. With 3 or 4 surface
the 0~ position. When the control is in ~y position
unik turned on, surface temperatures are M@, so
other than OFF, it may be rotated without pushing in.
be tirefti when touching the cooktop.
Cooting Guidefor UsingHeatSettings
At both OFF and
HI settings,there
is a slight niche.
When turning the
control knob to
either of these
positions, you
will feel the
OFF
Mf:&M
MEDIUM
HIGH
/,\
control “click’
MED
into the niche.
When cooking in a quiet kitchen, you may hear slight
“clicking” sounds—an indication that the heat settings
you selected are being maintained.
Switching heats to higher settings always results in a
quicker change than switching to lower settings.
~—Bring water to boil.
MEDIUM HI—Fast fry, pan broil; maintain fast boil
on large amount of food.
MED—Saute and brown; maintain slow boil on large
amount of food.
MEDIUM LO—Cook after starting at ~; cook with
littlewater in covered pan.
LO—Steam rice, cereal; maintain serving
temperature of most foods.
NOTE:
1.At W or MED~ HI, never leave food
unattended. Boilovers cause smoking; greasy
spillovers may catch fire.
2. At LO or MED~M LO, melt chocolate, butter on
small unit.
Sensi-Temp
‘MControl
(on some models)
150 —
200
OFF
450
,
— 400
350
il\
250 300
The automatic solid disk
surface unit sensesthe
temperature of the pan and
regulates it according to the
settingselected.
To turn the surface unit
ON, push in and turn the
knob counterclockwise.
Youwill feel a “click” at
the OFF position.
When turned on, the Sensi-Tempw surface unit always
beginswith full power,no matter where the knob is set.
When the temperature you selectedhas been reached,
the surfaceunitcyclesOFF and ON to maintain the
settingautornaticdly, similarto your oven. Even when
theknob is set at minimum, the surface unitbegins on
fullpower untilthe selected heat setting is reached.
The Sensi-Tempw surface unit will not burn food
whenthe correct setting is selected.For example,
beans,chocolateand mashed potitoes can be left on the
Sensi-TempTMsurfaceunit withoutscorching or
burning.Food may dehydrateif left on for long periods
of time,but the heat sensing devicewill not let the food
or pan overheat beyond the setting.
LampOver the SurfaceUnit (on some models)
Push the switch to turn the light on and off.
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S~ACE COO~G
(continued)
Howto CheckPan Pefiomance on a SolidDisk Suflace Utit
1. Put1 inch of water into the pan.
2. Bring water to a boil and observe the pattern of the bubbles as the
water comes to a boil.
3. A uniform pattern of bubbles across the bottom of the pan confirms
a good heat transfer and a good pan.
4. Bubbles localized in only a portion of the bottom indicate uneven contact
of the pan to the surface unit, uneven heat transferor an unsuitable pan.
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● Do not use pans with rounded
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bottoms. They don’t have enough
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contact with the solid disk
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surface unit to cook properly.
● Use pans of the conect di~eter
only:They should be slightly
larger than the solid disk surface
unit so spillovers will flow onto
the cooktop and not bake onto
the element. A damp cloth is
sufficient to remove the spill.
Pans should,not overhang=
more than 1 inch beyond the
surface unit.
● To o~tirnizecooking time and
energy usage, you should use a
pan that is sized correctly for the
cooking process, with a wellfitted lid to avoid evaporation
loss, and cook with as little water
or fat as possible. If the pan is
too small, energy is wasted and
spillage can flow onto the solid
disk surface unit.
● Place only dry pans on the solid
disk surface units. Do not place
lids on the surface units,
particularly wet lids.
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● We recommend that you use
only a flat-bottomed wok. They
are available at your local retail
store. The bottom of the wok
should have the same diameter
as the element to ensure proper
contact.
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● Do not use woks that have support
rings. This type of wok will not
heat on solid disk surfaceunits.
● Some special cooking procedures
require-specific cookware such as
pressure cookers, deep fat fryers,
etc. All cookware must have flat
bottoms and be the correct size.
The cookware should dso be
covered, if applicable to the
cooking process.
● Canning pots should not extend
more than 1 inch beyond the
surface of a solid disk surface
units and should have flat
bottoms. When canning pots do
not meet this description, the use
of the HI heat setting causes
excessive heat buildup and may
result in damage to the cooktop.
See the Home Canning Tips
section for firther information.
QuestionsandAnswers
Q. May I can foods and preserves on my solid disk
surface units?
A. Yes, but ody use cookware designed for canning
purposes. Check the manufacturer’s instructions
and recipes for preserving foods. Be sure canner is
flat-bottomed and fits over the center of the solid
disk surface unit. Since canning generates large
amounts of steam, be careful to avoid bums from
steam or heat. Canning should only be done on the
surface units. Follow our recommendations in the
Home Canning Tips section.
Q. Why does the solid disk surface units smoke
when I first turn it on?
A. This initial smoking is both normal and necessary.
A rust preventative is applied to each surface unit
at the factory. When the unit is turned on for the
first time, the coating will bum off the surface unit
areas. This takes approximately 5 minutes and
should be done without any cookware on the
surface unit. Otherwise, the coating will stick to
the cookware.
Q. Why is the cooktop hot to the touch?
A. More heat is transferred to the cooktop by the solid
disk surface units than by electric coil surface units
because the surface units are clamped securely to
the cooktop. This, of course, eliminates spillovers
from getting inside the cooktop chassis. The secret
to keeping the cooktop comfortably cooler is to
turn the cooktop on only after the cookware and its
contents are placed on the surface unit. More heat
will then be transferred to the cookware and the
food rather than the cooktop. The cooktop
temperature will not cause damage to the cabinets,
countertops or cookware.
Q. Why am I overcooking my food with the new
so~d disk surface units?
A. The solid disk surface units are very energy-
efflcient and retain heat much longer than the coil
surface units. Food will boil or fry 3 to 5 minutes
after the controls are turned off. We recommend
that you begin cooking at lower settings than you
have in the past and gradually increase or decrease
heat as desired. The energy savings are significant.
Q. Why does it take a long time to cook my food?
A. It doesn’t. The extra time it takes compared to the
electric coil surface unit is measured in seconds,
not minutes. These few seconds are due to the
greater mass of the unit. If the food is cooking
slowly,it is because the pots and pans are warped
or have an uneven bottom surface. If flat-bottomed
pots and pans are used, cooking performance of
the solid disk surface unit closely parallels that of
the coil surface unit with less energy consumption.
Q. Can I use special cooking equipment like an
orienti wok, on my sotid disk surface units?
A. We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed
wok. They are available at your local retail store.
The bottom of the wok should have the same
diameter as the surface unit to ensure proper
contact. Do not use woks that have support rings.
This type of wok will not heat on solid disk
surface units.
Q.
Whyistheporcelainfinishon my cookware
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A. If you set your solid disk surface unit on a heat
setting higher than required for the cookware
material, and let the cookware sit too long, the
cookware’s finish may smoke, crack, pop or
bum depending on the pot or pan. Also, cooking
small amounts of dry food may damage the
cookware’s finish.
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