GE CS980SNSS Use and Care Manual - Page 10

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Using the surface units. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking. How to Set Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want. At both OFF and HI the control clicks into position. You may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking, indicating the control is keeping the power level you set. A HOT COOKTOP indicator light will glow when any radiant element is turned on, and will remain on until the surface is cooled to approximately 150°F. Indicator light will: I come on when the unit is turned on or hot to the touch. I stay on even after the unit is turned off. I glow until the unit is cooled to approximately 150°F. Dual-Surface Unit Control Knob The dual-surface unit has 2 cooking sizes to select from so you can match the size of the unit to the size of the cookware you are using. To use the small surface unit, turn the control knob counterclockwise to the small surface unit settings. To use the large surface unit, turn the control knob clockwise to the large surface unit settings. GUIDE SETTING FOOD (Low) Bread/Pastries (Medium) Chocolate/Butter (Medium) Sauces, Stews, Cream Soups (Medium) Vegetables (High) Soups (liquid) (High) Tea or Coffee The Guide is for reference only and the SETTING that you need will depend on the amount and type of food, the starting temperature of the food and the length of the holding time. Using the COOK-WARM Zone The COOK-WARM ZONE, located in the back center of the glass surface, will keep hot, cooked food at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. Do not use to heat cold food. Placing uncooked or cold food on the COOK-WARM ZONE could result in food-borne illness. Push and turn the control knob to any desired setting. For best results, all foods on the COOK-WARM ZONE should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming pastries or breads, the cover should be vented to allow moisture to escape. Always use pot holders or oven mitts when removing food from the COOK-WARM ZONE, as cookware and plates will be hot. CAUTION: Do not warm food on the COOK-WARM ZONE for more than two hours. NOTE: The surface cook-warm zone will not glow red like the cooking elements. A HOT surface indicator light will glow when the glass surface is hot and will remain on until the surface is cool enough to touch. Lower settings may not heat the glass surface enough to cause the HOT surface indicator light to come on. A COOK-WARM ZONE indicator light will glow when the unit is on. I Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean. I Use only cookware recommended for top-of-range cooking. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 10