GE PCB915, Owner'S Manual

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For models with a glass cooktop. 

Never cook directly on the glass. 
Always use cookware.

About the radiant surface units

The radiant cooktop features heating units

beneath a smooth glass surface.
Cooktop temperatures increase with 

the number of surface units that are 

on. With 3 or 4 units turned on, surface

temperatures are high. Always use caution

when touching the cooktop. 
An indicator light will come on when the

surface unit is turned on.
The appropriate 

HOT SURFACE

indicator

light will glow when its corresponding

radiant element is turned on and will

remain on until the surface has cooled

below 65.6°C (150°F). 

NOTE: 

Hot surface indicator light will:

Stay on even after the unit is turned off.
Glow brightly until the unit has cooled 

below 65.6°C (150°F).

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.

It is safe to place hot cookware from the

oven or surface on the glass cooktop when

the surface 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.

Water stains (mineral deposits) are

removable using the cleaning cream or

full strength white vinegar.
Use of window cleaner may leave an

iridescent film on the cooktop. The

cleaning cream will remove this

discoloration.
Don’t store heavy items above the

cooktop. If they drop onto the cooktop,

they can cause damage.
Do not use the surface as a cutting board.

Always place the pan in the center 
of the surface unit you are cooking on.

Do not slide cookware across the 
control or cooktop surface because 
it can scratch the glass. The glass is 
scratch-resistant, not scratchproof.

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FIRE HAZARD: Never leave the range unattended with the cooktop on medium 

or high settings. 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.

NOTE: 

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

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FOOD POISON HAZARD: Bacteria may grow in food at temperatures below 60°C

(140°F).

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

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Do not warm food for more than 2 hours.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in foodborne illness.

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