GE JP676J manual Safety

IMPORTANT

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c Don’t use aluminum foil to line reflector pans, grill or griddle. Misuse could result in a shock, fire hazard or darnage to the cooktop.

Q Only certain types of glass, gkisdceramic, earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for cooktop service; others may break because of the sudden change in temperature.

s To minimize the likelihood of

burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage, the cookware handles should be turned toward the center of the cooktop without extending over nearby surface units.

●Keep grill pan, grill spatter shield and grease collector clean. Be sure the drain hole in the grill pan is open. If it is clogged, a fire can occur.

Q Don’t immerse or soak removable surface units or other modules. Don’t put them in a dishwasher.

●Always turn heating unit to OFF before removing cookware.

●Keep an eye on foods being fried at HIGH or medium high heats.

●To avoid the possibility

of a burn or electric shock, always be certain that the controls for all heating units are at OFF position and all units are cool before attempting to lift or remove them.

SAFETY

●Foods for frying should be as dry as possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over sides of pan.

●Use little fat for effective shallow or deep-fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added.

●If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying, stir together before heating, or as fats melt slowly.

c Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.

●Use deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating tit beyond the smoking point.

●Use cookware of medium weight aluminum, with tight-fitting covers, and flat bottoms which completely cover the heated portion of the surface unit.

s Cook fresh vegetables with a minimum amount of water in a covered pan.

. Watch foods when bringing them quickly to cooking temperatures at HIGH heat. When food reaches cooking temperature, reduce heat immediately to lowest setting that will keep it cooking.

. Use residual heat whenever possible. For example, when cooking eggs in the shell, bring water to boil, then turn to OFF position to complete the cooking.

. Always turn surface unit OFF before removing cookware.

●Use correct heat for cooking task:

HIGH—to start cooking (if time allows, do not use HIGH heat to start).

7-8—quick browning.

5-6—slow frying.

3-4—finish cooking most quantities.

WARM—double boiler heat, finish cooking, and special for small quantities.

. When boiling water for tea or coffee, heat only amount needed. It is not economical to boil a container full of water for one or two cups.

●Preheat griddle only when necessary. Foods high in natural fat, such as bacon or sausage, can be started on a cold griddle.

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