GE JB735FPDS, Owner'S Manual

49-2000999  Rev. 2

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

How to Set

Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the 

setting you want.
A surface ON indicator light will glow when any surface 

unit is on

For glass cooktop surfaces:

A 

HOT COOKTOP

 indicator light will:

■   come on when the unit is hot to the touch.
■   stay on even after the unit is turned off.
■   stay on until the unit is cooled to

approximately 150°F.

Knob appearance may vary

WARNING

  FIRE HAZARD:

 Never leave the range ON unattended. Keep flammable items away from the 

cooktop. Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to follow these instructions can result in 

fire, serious injury or death.

Surface Units

Dual and Triple Surface Units and Control Knobs (on some models)

The surface unit has 2 or 3 cooking sizes to select from so you can match the size of the unit to the size of the 

cookware you are using.

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.

Models with a Dual-Ring 

surface element only

Models with a Tri-Ring surface 

element only.

Melt

 setting (on some models) 

will melt chocolate or butter.

Knob appearance 

may vary.

Using the Warming Zone (on some models)

WARNING

  FOOD POISON HAZARD:

 Bacteria may grow in food at temperatures below 140°F. 

■  Always start with hot food. Do not use warm setting to heat cold food.

■  Do not use warm setting for more than 2 hours.

The 

Warming Zone

, located in the back center of the 

glass surface, will keep hot, cooked food at serving 

temperature. Always start with hot food. Do not use to 

heat cold food. Placing uncooked or cold food on the 

Warming Zone

 could result in foodborne illness.

Turn the control knob to the ON position or press the 

Warming Zone

 button.

For best results, all foods on the 

Warming Zone

 should 

be covered with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming 

pastries or breads, the cover should be vented to allow 

moisture to escape.
The initial temperature, type and amount of food, type of 

pan, and the time held will affect the quality of the food.

Always use pot holders or oven mitts 

when removing food from the 

Warming 

Zone

, since cookware and plates will be 

hot. 

NOTE:

 The surface warmer will not 

glow red like the cooking elements.

Knob appearance may vary.

USING THE RANGE:

 Surface

 Units