GE JB940 Owner's Manual

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8Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsUsing the surface units.Do not slide cookware across thecooktop because it can scratch theglass—the glass is scratch resistant, notscratch proof.DRAGGINGAbout the radiant surface units…The radiant cooktop features heatingunits beneath a smooth glass surface.NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a newcooktop is used for the first time. It is caused bythe heating of new parts and insulating materialsand will disappear in a short time.NOTE: On some models with a white glasscooktop, it is normal for the surface to appeardiscolored when it is hot. This is temporary andwill disappear as the glass cools.The surface unit will cycle on and off tomaintain your selected control setting.It is safe to place hot cookware on theglass surface even when the cooktopis cool.Even after the surface units are turnedoff, the glass cooktop retains enough heatto continue cooking. To avoid over-cooking, remove pans from the surfaceunits when the food is cooked. Avoidplacing anything on the surface unit untilit has cooled completely.nWater stains (mineral deposits) are removableusing the cleaning cream or full strength whitevinegar.nUse of window cleaner may leave aniridescent film on the cooktop. The cleaningcream will remove this discoloration.nDon’t store heavy items above the cooktop. Ifthey drop onto the cooktop, they can causedamage.nDo not use the surface as a cutting board. SURFACECOOKINGNever cook directly on the glass.Always use cookware.OFF CENTERAlways place the pan in the center ofthe surface unit you are cooking on.Temperature LimiterEvery radiant surface unit has atemperature limiter.The temperature limiter protects theglass cooktop from getting too hot.The temperature limiter may cycle theunits off for a time if:nThe pan boils dry.nThe pan bottom is not flat.nThe pan is off center.nThere is no pan on the unit.