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Q.MayI canfoodsand preserves on mysolidelementsurface units?

A.Yes,but onlyuse containers designedfor canningpurposes. Checkthe manufacturer’s instructionsand recipesfor preservingfoods.Be sure canneris flat-bottomd and fits overthe centerof solidelement.Since canninggenerateslargeamountsof steam,be carefulto avoidbums fromsteamor heat. Canning shouldonlybe doneon surface units.

Q.Whydoesthe solidelement smokewhenI firstturnit on?

A.Thisinitialharmlessnontoxic smokingis bothnormaland necessary.A rustpreventativeis appliedto eachelementat the factory.Whenthe unit is turnedon for the first time,the coatingwill burn off the elementareas. This takesapproximatelyfiveminutes and shouldbe donewithoutany panson the element.Otherwise, thecoatingwillstickto thepan.

Q.Whyis the cooktophotto the touch?

A.Moreheatis transferredto the cooktopbythe solidelementthan by conventionalcoilsbecausethe elementis clampedsecurelyto the cooktop.This,of course,eliminates spil.loversfrom gettinginsidethe cooktopchassis.The secretto keepingthecooktopcomfortably cooleris to turn the cooktopon onlyafierthe cookwareand its contentsare placedon the element. Moreheatwillthenbe transferred to the cookwareandthe foodrather thanthe cooktop.In eithercase, however,the cooktoptemperature is wellwithinthe limitsset by UnderwritersLaboratoriesandwill not causedamageto the cabinets, countertops,cookware,dishtowels and othermaterials.

Q.WhyamI overcookingmy foodwiththe newsolidelement?

A.The solidelementis very energy-efficientand retainsitsheat muchlongerthanthe coilelement. Foodwillboilor fry threeto five minutesafierthe controlsare turned off. Werecommendthatyoubegin cookingat lowersettingsthanyou havein thepast and gradudly increaseor decreaseheatas desired. The energysavingsare significant.

Q.Whydoesit tie along time to cookmyf~d?

A.It doesn’t.The extratime it takescomparedto the conventional coilelementis measuredin seconds, notminutes.Thesefewsecondsare duetothegrea~rmassoftheelement. If the foodis cookingslowly,it is becausethepotsandpansarewarped or havean unevenbottomsurface. If flatbottompots andpansare used, cookingperformanceof the solidelementcloselyparallelsthat of the coilelementwithless energy consumption.

Q.CanI use specia!cooking equipment,likean orientalwok, on mysolidelementsurface units?

A.Cookwarewithoutflat surfaces is notrecommended.Thelifeof yoursolidelementcanbe shortenedandtherangecooktop canbe damagedfromthe highheat neededfor thistypeof cooking.

Q.Whyis theporcelainfinishon mycontainerscomingoffl

A.If youselecta heat setting higherthan requiredfor the containermaterial,andleaveit, the finishmaysmoke,crack,pop,or bum dependingon the potor pan. Also,a toohighheatfor long periods,and smallamountsof dry food,maydamagethe finish.

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GE JBP28G MayI canfoodsand preserves on mysolidelementsurface units?, Whydoesthe solidelement smokewhenI firstturnit on?

JBP28G specifications

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