GE PB969DPBB Owners Manual - Page 106

Using the cooktop. (cont.) What Type of Pans Are Required? You must use a ferrous pan when using the induction coils on this range. The warming zone is not an induction coil and will work with any type of cookware. You can verify your pan is ferrous if a magnet sticks to it. Quality cookware with heavy bottoms made of cast iron, magnetic stainless steel and enameled steel work best. For best results, use pans with flat bottoms. Woks that do not have flat bottoms in close contact to the glass surface will not work. Some pans are made especially for induction cooking. Use flat-bottomed pans. Use a griddle. Use a flat-bottomed wok. Pan Size and Shape The induction coils require a minimum pan size in order for the element to turn on. In order for the induction coil to correctly determine if the pan is large enough, it is important that the pan be centered within the circular graphics marked on the glass cooking surface. The minimum pan size that will work for each induction coil is shown on the right. Pans that are not ferrous or are too small will not allow the induction coil to turn on, and the power level display for that coil location will flash for 30 seconds and then turn off. If a pan is removed from the induction coil for more than 30 seconds, the power will be shut off. Square pans will work, although round pans that match the induction coil sizes work best. Cookware larger than the cooktop glass graphics will work. For best results, match the pan size with the nearest-size graphics on the glass cooking surface. Boost Mode and Power Sharing Power Sharing is activated when both elements in the same cooking zone are activated and one element is set for Boost (H). The element that is not set for Boost will change to a lower power level. This is called Power Sharing. When Boost operation is complete (10 minutes), the other element may be reset to any power level. Both elements can operate simultaneously at normal power level settings of "L" to 9. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR RIGHT SIDE POWER SHARING The elements on the right side share one generator. Both elements can operate at any non-Boost (level L to 9) power level at the same time. When the large 11" element is set for "H" or Boost, the smaller element is automatically shut off and cannot be activated. After 10 minutes, Boost (H) will revert to power level 9. At that time, the smaller element may be activated and set for any power level. 5-3/4" Min. Dia. Pan Size LR 4-3/4" Min. Dia. Pan Size RR 5-3/4" Min. Dia. Pan Size LF 7" Min. Dia. Pan Size RF 4 burner cooktops with right- and left-side (2) induction generators Use the minimum size pan shown for each cooking element. Cookware "Noise" A low humming noise is normal when using induction coils, especially on higher power settings. Heavy enamel cast-iron pots produce less noise than lightweight steel pans. The amount of content in the pans can also affect noise level. Pans that completely cover the graphics on the glass will produce less noise. Water trapped under pans can boil, causing the cookware to vibrate or slide on the glass surface. Before you call for service... Problem Possible Causes What To Do Surface units do not work properly or flashing power setting Improper cookware being used. • Wrong pan type. Use a magnet to check that cookware is induction-compatible. Use a flat induction-capable pan that meets the minimum size for the element being used. See the Pan size and shape section. Pan is too small. • Pan size is below the minimum size for the element. See the Pan size and shape section. Pan not positioned correctly. • Center the pan in the cooking zone. Pan detection/sizing not working properly Pan is improperly placed. • Make sure the pan is centered on the corresponding surface element. Cooktop control improperly set. • Check to see that the control is set properly. Surface unit setting changed or turned off unexpectedly Power sharing. High cooktop temperature. • Check to see if power was being shared between two elements. See Boost Mode and Power Sharing section. • Allow the internal fan to cool the cooktop.