GE PHP900DMBB Use and Care Manual - Page 5

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com WARNING! INDUCTION SURFACE ELEMENTS Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off. s Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The cooktop can be scratched with items such as sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry. s Never use the glass cooktop surface as a cutting board. s Do not place or store items on top of the glass cooktop surface when it is not in use. s Be careful when placing spoons or other stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface when it is in use. They may become hot and could cause burns. s Avoid heating an empty pan. Doing so may damage the cooktop and the pan. s Do not allow water, other liquids or grease to remain on the cooktop. s Do not operate the glass surface elements if the glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning solution may penetrate a broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately should your glass cooktop become broken. s Clean the cooktop with caution. Always lock the control panel using the control lock feature and wait until the entire glass surface is cool before attempting to clean the cooktop. See the Locking the Cooktop section for details. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface element, be careful to avoid steam burns. Some cleansers can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. s NOTE: We recommend that you avoid wiping any surface element areas until they have cooled and the indicator light has gone off. Sugar spills are the exception to this. Please see the Cleaning the glass cooktop section. s To avoid possible damage to the cooking surface, do not apply the cleaning cream to the glass surface when it is hot. s After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper towel to remove all the cleaning cream residue. s Read and follow all instructions and warnings on the cleaning cream labels. s Spilled or burnt-on foods may cause accidental activation or deactivation of the keypad. Clean the keypad thoroughly, and controls will resume normal operation. s Large scratches or impacts to cooktops can lead to broken or shattered glass. s Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned OFF. s Do not stand on the glass cooktop. s When a self-cleaning oven is installed below the cooktop and the oven is in the self clean mode, it is not recommended that the induction cooktop be used during the oven self clean cycle. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5