GE 49-80591-2 User Manual
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The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
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
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Kerr
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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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Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.
For Models With a Radiant Glass Cooktop
The radiant cooktop features heating units
beneath a smooth glass surface.
NOTE: A slight odor is normal when
a new cooktop is used for the first time.
It is caused by the heating of new parts
and insulating materials and will disappear
in a short time.
NOTE: On models with light-colored glass
cooktops, it is normal for the cooking zones
to change color when hot or cooling down.
This is temporary and will disappear as the
glass cools to room temperature.
The surface unit will cycle on and off to
maintain your selected control setting.
It is safe to place hot cookware on the
glass surface even when the cooktop
is cool.
Even after the surface units are turned off,
the glass cooktop retains enough heat to
continue cooking. To avoid overcooking,
remove pans from the surface units when
the food is cooked. Avoid placing anything
on the surface unit until it has cooled
completely.
Do not slide cookware across the cooktop because
it can scratch the glass—the glass is scratch-resistant,
not scratchproof.
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Water stains (mineral deposits) are
removable using the cleaning cream or
full-strength white vinegar.
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Use of window cleaner may leave an
iridescent film on the cooktop. The
cleaning cream will remove this
discoloration.
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Don’t store heavy items above the
cooktop. If they drop onto the cooktop,
they can cause damage.
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Do not use the surface as a cutting
board.
Always place the pan in the center of
the surface unit you are cooking on.