Using the surface units.

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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

Safety

At both OFF and HI the control clicks into position. You may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking, indicating the control is maintaining your desired setting.

Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking.

How to Set

Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want.

A HOT COOKTOP indicator light will glow when any radiant element is turned on, and will remain on until the surface is cooled to approximately 150°F.

Indicator light will:

come on when the unit is turned on or hot to the touch.

stay on even after the unit is turned off.

glow until the unit is cooled to approximately 150°F.

The WM (warm) setting (on some models) on the right REAR surface unit keeps already heated food warm until ready to serve.

Instructions Operating Instructions

Dual Surface Unit (on some models)

The dual surface unit has 2 cooking sizes to select from so you can match the size of the unit to the size of the cookware you are using.

To use the small (5 or 6 inch) surface unit, push in the SMALL BURNER portion of the switch above the control knob.

To use the large (8 or 9 inch) surface unit, push in the LARGE BURNER portion of the switch above the control knob.

Care and Cleaning

Temperature Limiter

Every radiant surface unit has a temperature limiter.

The temperature limiter protects the glass cooktop from getting too hot.

The temperature limiter may cycle the units off for a time if:

The pan boils dry.

The pan bottom is not flat.

The pan is off-center.

There is no pan on the unit.

Troubleshooting Tips

Home Canning Tips

Be sure the canner is centered over the surface unit.

Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom.

To prevent burns from steam or heat, use caution when canning.

Use recipes and procedures from reputable sources. These are available from manufacturers such as Ball® and Kerr® and the Department of Agriculture Extension Service.

Flat-bottomed canners are recommended. Use of water bath canners with rippled bottoms may extend the time required to bring the water to a boil.

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GE JBS55 owner manual Using the surface units, Safety, Care and Cleaning

JBS55 specifications

The GE JBP99 and JBS55 are two distinct models of freestanding ranges that exemplify General Electric's commitment to quality, innovation, and user-friendly design in kitchen appliances. Both models offer a blend of traditional cooking principles with modern technology, ensuring that home chefs can create culinary delights with ease and precision.

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