GE JP655 Owner's Manual

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Safety InstructionsOperating InstructionsCare and CleaningTroubleshooting TipsConsumer Support8Selecting types of cookware.The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.Stainless Steel:recommendedAluminum:heavyweight recommendedGood conductivity. Aluminum residuesometimes appears as scratches on thecooktop but can be removed if cleanedimmediately. Because of its low meltingpoint, thin weight aluminum should notbe used.Copper:recommendedCopper Bottoms:usable, but not recommendedPans with copper bottoms may leaveresidue appearing as scratches. Removeany residue immediately after use. Do notlet a pot boil dry. Overheated metal canbond to the glass cooktop and leave apermanent stain if it is not removedimmediately.Porcelain Enamel-Covered Cast Iron:recommendedAs long as the cookware is coveredcompletely with porcelain enamel, thiscookware is recommended. Caution isrecommended for cast-iron cookwarethat is not completely covered withsmooth porcelain enamel, since it mayscratch the glass ceramic cooktop.Glass-Ceramic:usable, but not recommendedPoor performance. May scratch thesurface.Stoneware:usable, but not recommendedPoor performance. May scratch thesurface.Use pans that match the diameter of thesurface element. Cooking performancewill not be as good if the cookware iseither smaller or larger than the surfaceelement.Check pans for flat bottoms byusing a straight edge.Pans with rounded, curved, ridgedor warped bottoms are notrecommended.For Best Results Place only dry pans on the surfaceelements. Do not place lids on thesurface elements, particularly wetlids. 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.Do not place wet panson the glass cooktop.Do not use woks with supportrings on the glass cooktop.Use flat-bottomed wokson the glass cooktop.