GE JP970 Cooktop User Manual


 
Bridge Surface Element (on some models)
You can create an oblong heated area by using
the left rear element in addition to the front
element bridge combination.
Make sure the pan rests flat on the glass
cooktop.
When the SELECTOR knob points to ,
the control knob controls both the left
front surface element and the bridge
area.
Choose pans that match the
circle/bridge area as closely as possible.
When the SELECTOR knob points to ,
the control knob controls the left front
surface element only.
Dual Surface Element (on some models)
The right front surface element has 2 cooking
sizes to select from so you can match the size of
the element to the size of the cookware you are
using.
To use the large surface element, turn
the SELECTOR knob to . Push in and
turn the control knob to the desired
setting. The element will heat the entire
area contained by the larger circle.
To use the small surface element, turn
the SELECTOR knob to . Push in and
turn the control knob to the desired
setting. The element will only heat
the area inside the smaller circle.
Small
surface
element
setting
Large
surface
element
setting
Surface Elements Cycle On and Off
Surface elements will cycle on and off
to maintain the temperature you have
selected.
All radiant surface elements have a
temperature limiter that protects the
glass cooktop from getting too hot.
The temperature limiter may cycle the
elements off while cooking if:
The pan boils dry.
The pan bottom is not flat.
The pan is off-center.
There is no pan on the element.
8
Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Care and CleaningTroubleshooting TipsConsumer Support
Using the surface elements.
Tri-Ring Surface Element (on some models)
The rear center surface element offers 3 cooking
areas to match the size of the cookware you
are using.
To use the largest cooking area, push in
and turn the SELECTOR knob to .
Push and turn the control knob
to the desired setting.
To use the medium cooking area, press
and turn the SELECTOR knob to .
Push down and turn the control knob to
the desired setting.
To use the smallest cooking area, turn
the
SELECTOR
knob to . Push and turn
the control knob to the desired setting.
This will activate only the smallest inside
heating area.
Control Lock-Out
To lock the cooktop and prevent
unwanted use, turn the control lock
knob to LOCK. An indicator light will
glow to show that the cooktop is locked.
To unlock, press and turn the knob to
UNLOCK.
In the locked position, the cooktop will
produce an audible sound if any control
knob is set to a position other than OFF.