GE PB978SPSS Use and Care Manual - Page 8

Using the surface units-Touch pad-controlled models.

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Using the surface units-Touch pad-controlled models. The power level with a fraction indicates the additional half-step setting. You may hear clicking sounds indicating the control is maintaining your desired setting. Surface Unit Cook Settings The cooktop offers 19 power levels. Power levels range from "L" to HI in precise half-step increments. For example: 1, 1-1/2, 2, 2-1/2 and up to . Power Level "L", the lowest setting, is recommended for "Keep Warm." The power level increases one-half level with each touch. NOTE: When changing from a high heat setting to a lower heat setting, the surface unit may stop glowing. This is normal. The unit is still on and hot. NOTE: This cooktop has a rapid heat-up feature. If the cooktop is cool when turned on, it will glow red for a short period of time until the desired power setting is reached. Single Surface Unit-Cook Settings To turn on a single surface unit: T ouch the ON/OFF pad; then touch the (+)/(-) pad. U se the (+)/(-) pad to choose the desired power setting. To use the Melt feature: Touch the ON/OFF pad; then touch MELT. The element will automatically set to a predetermined setting and "L" will be displayed. To turn off a single surface unit, touch the . ON/OFF pad again. To use the Simmer feature: Touch the ON/OFF pad; then touch SIMMER. The element will automatically set to a predetermined setting and "3" will be displayed. Adjust using the (+)/(-) pad to increase or decrease the simmer rate. Multi-Ring Burner (can be dual or triple, depending on model) T ouch the ON/OFF pad for the right-front surface unit. U se the (+)/(-) pad to set the desired power setting. T ouch the BURNER SIZE pad as needed to select the desired burner size. The light next to the BURNER SIZE pad indicates which size the surface unit is on. To turn the surface unit off, touch the ON/OFF pad. See page 10 for additional information. 8

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To turn on a single surface unit:
Touch the
ON/OFF
pad; then touch the
(+)/(–)
pad°
Use the
(+)/(–)
pad to choose the desired
power setting°
To use the Melt feature:
Touch the
ON/OFF
pad; then touch
MELT
°
The element will automatically set to a
predetermined setting and “L” will be displayed°
To turn off a single surface unit, touch the
ON/OFF
pad again°
To use the Simmer feature:
Touch the
ON/OFF
pad; then touch
SIMMER
°
The element will automatically set to a
predetermined setting and
“3”
will be displayed°
Adjust using the
(+)/(–)
pad to increase or
decrease the simmer rate°
Single Surface Unit—Cook Settings
Surface Unit Cook Settings
The cooktop offers 19 power levels° Power
levels range from “L” to HI in precise half-step
increments° For example: 1, 1-1/2, 2, 2-1/2 and
up to
°
Power Level “L”, the lowest setting, is
recommended for “Keep Warm°”
The power level increases one-half level with
each touch°
NOTE:
When changing from a high heat setting
to a lower heat setting, the surface unit may stop
glowing. This is normal. The unit is still on and hot.
NOTE:
This cooktop has a rapid heat-up feature.
If the cooktop is cool when turned on, it will glow
red for a short period of time until the desired
power setting is reached.
Using the surface units—Touch pad-controlled models.
The power level with a fraction
indicates the additional half-step
setting. You may hear clicking
sounds indicating the control is
maintaining your desired setting.
Multi-Ring Burner
(can be dual or triple, depending on model)
Touch the
ON/OFF
pad for the right-front
surface unit°
Use the
(+)/(–)
pad to set the desired power
setting°
Touch the
BURNER SIZE
pad as needed to
select the desired burner size°
The light next to the
BURNER SIZE
pad indicates
which size the surface unit is on°
To turn the surface unit off, touch the
ON/OFF
pad°
See page 10 for additional information°