GE JBP60, JBP76, JBP65, JBP77, JBP75 Use and Care & Installation Guide

Self-CleaningRadiantRange

Safe~ Instrutiions ...................3-5

Anti-TipDevice ....... ......................... 3,30, 38

OperatingInstructions,~ps

Aluminum Foil..... .......................... 19,23-25

ClockandTimer ......... ................................. 16

ControlPanel.... ............................................ 15

Features.~.. .................................................. 6, 7

Oven .... ................................................... 17-28

Auto Oven Shut Off... .............................. 17

Baking...... ........................................... 18, 19

Broiling..... ........................................... 25,26

Roasting. ............................................ 23,24

Self< leaning Instructions.. ...........27-29

Timed Baking...... .............................. 20,21

Power Outage.... .......................................... 16

SurfaceCooking .... .............................. 1&l 4

CanningTps ............................................. 13

CooktopComparison ...........................8,9

ControlSettings....................................... 10

Cookware Tips.................................. 11, 12

SurfaceCleaning..................................... 14

Careand Cleaning...................3&34

Anti-TipDevice ... .........................................30

Door Removal..............................................32

Oven tight .... ................................................. 30

GlassCooktop.............................................. 14

Self-CleaningInstructions.................27-29

Problem Solver......................39-41

Thermostat Adjustment–

DoIt Yourself........ ....................................22

More questions?...call

GEAnswerCenter”800.626.2000

Installation ...............................34-38

Anti-Tip Device... ..................................34, 38

FlooringUnderthe Range......................... 35

Leveling..... ..... ... ......... ........... .......... ........ 36

Consumer Services...........42,43

Appliance Registration...... ...........................2

Important Phone Numbers....................... 43

Model and Serial Location................ ...... .. 2

WarranW .. ........... ... ........ ........... BackCover

Models: JBP60

JBP65 JBP77
JBP75 JBP78

JBP76

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Congratulations! You havejust purchased one of
the most innovativeand exciting products on the

market today. A great deal of research and technology
has gone into the development of this appliance, and
we believethat by choosing GE, you have made a
wise investment that will provide years of enjoyment.
With this range you not only get the assurance of
GE quality,but many other exceptional features.

Quick Cooking Response

● With radiant heating surface units you get fast,

uniform cooking. The heat cycles on and off to
maintain the temperature level.

QuickClean’MDesign

● Hard to clean cracks and crevices are eliminated.

The full-width glass cooktop is sealed to the
porcelain enamel spill-proof frame. The raised
edges and recessed top contain spills.

~LP US~LP YOU...

Glass Cooktop

● This durable “glass ceramic” material is impact,

stain and scratch resistant.

QuickSet Self-Clean Oven Controls

● QuickSet controls make setting the self-clean

cycle easy. The controls also feature Auto Oven
Shut-Off, electronic clock and timer, automatic
oven timer, a singlecontrol knob, a preheat light
and signal and more.

Safety Features

● The four hot surface indicator lights let you

know which surface unit is turned on or still
too hot to touch.

“Big View” Window (on some models)

● An exclusive feature from GE, the big window

makes it easy to check baking progress without

opening the door.

Beforeusingyour range,readthis
guidecarefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your

new range properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need more

help, call:

GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Writedownthemodelandserialnumbers.

You’llfind them on a label behind the range door or
behind the storage drawer or kick panel.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card thatcame with your
range. Before sending in this card, please write these
numbers here:

ModelNumber

SerialNumber

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your range.

Ifyou receiveda damagedrange...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold
you the range.

Savetimeand money.

Beforeyou requestservice...

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It
lists causes of minor operating problems that you can
correct yourself.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYN~CE

● TheCaliforniaSafeDrinkingWaterand Toxic

EnforcementAct

requiresthe Governorof
Californiato publisha list of substancesknown to
thestateto causebirthdefectsor otherreproductive
harm,and requiresbusinessesto warn customers
ofpotentialexposureto such substances.

● Thefiberglassinsulationin self-clan ovens

givesoff
monoxideduring the cleaningcycle.

averysmallamountofcarbon

Exposure
can be minimizedby ventingwith an open
windowor using a ventilationfan or hood.

● Fluorescentlightbulbscontainmercury.

If yourmodelhas a surfacelight,you must
recyclethe fluorescentlightbulb accordingto
local,state and federal codes.

When usingelectricalappliances,basic safety
precautionsshouldbe followed,includingthe
following:

● Usethis applianceonlyfor itsintendeduse

as describedin thisguide.

● Besure yourapplianceisproperlyinstalled

and grounded

by aqualifiedtechnicianin

accordancewith the providedinstallation

instructions.

● Donot attempt to repair or replaceany

part ofyour range utiess it is specifically
recommendedin thisguide.

shouldbe referred to a qualifiedtechnician.

All other servicing

AWARNING

Alirang= cantipand injury could
resulkTopreventaccidentaltipping
ofthe range,

floor by installingthe Anti-Tipdevice
supplied.

Tocheckif the deviceis installedand

engagedproperly,removethe kick
panelor ;to&gedrawer and inspect the rear Ieveling
leg.Make sure it fits securelyinto the slot.

If youpull the range out from the wall for any
reason, makesure the deviceis properly engaged
when you push the range back againstthe wall.
If it is not, there is apossiblerisk ofthe range
tippingoverand causing injuryif you or achild
stand,sit or lean on an opendoor.

Pleaserefer to the Anti-Tipdeviceinformation
in this guide.Failure to take this precautioncould
resultin tippingof the range and injury,

● CAUTION:ITEMSOFINTERESTTO

CHILDRENSHOULDNOTBESTOREDIN
CAB~ETS ABOVEARANGEORONTHE
BACKSPLASHOFA RANGE-CHILDREN
CLIMBWGONTHERANGETOREACH
ITEMSCOULDBESEMOUSLY~mRED,

● Neverwearloose-fittingorhanginggarmenk

whileusingthe appkance.

reachingfor items stored overthe range.
Nammable materialcould be ignited if brought
in contactwith hot surfaceunitsor heating
elementsand may cause severeburns.

attach it to the wall and

Be carefulwhen

● Beforeperforminganyservice,DISCONNECT

THERANGEPOWERSUPPLYATTHE
HOUSEHOLDDIST~UTION PANEL

REMOVINGTHE FUSE OR SWITCH~G OFF
THE CIRCUITBREAKER.

● Donot leavechildrenalon~hildren should

notbe leftaloneor unattendedin an area where an
applianceis in use. They shouldnever be allowed
to sit or standon anypart of the appliance.

● Donotallowanyonetoclimb,stand or hang

BY

onthe door,kickpanelor storagedrawer or
cooktop.They

tip it over,causingseverepersonalinjury.

● Donotstoreflammablematerialsinan oven

coulddamagethe range and even

or near thecooktop.

● Useonlydry potholders—moistor

damppotholdersonhotsurfacesmay

resultinbumsfromsteam.Donotlet
potholderstouchhotsurfaceunitsorheating
elements.

● For your safety,neveruseyourappliancefor

Do notuse a towelor otherbulkycloth.

warmingor heatingthe room.

● DONOTSTOREOR USECOMBUSTIBLE

MATERMLS,GASOLINEOR OTHER
FLAMMABLEVAPORSANDLIQUIDSIN

THEVIC~lTY OF THISOR ANYOTHER
APPLIANCE,

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~ORTANT SA~~ ~STRUCTIONS

(continued)

● Keepthehoodand greasefilterscleanto

maintaingoodventingandtoavoidgreasefires.

● Donot letcookinggreaseor otherflammable

materialsaccumulatein or near the range.

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on a surfaceunitby coveringthe pan completely
with a well-fittinglid, cookie sheetor flattray.
Use a multi-purposedry chemicalor foam-type
fire extinguisher.

Flaminggreaseoutsidea pan can be put out by
coveringit withbaking sodaor, if available,by
using a multi-purposedry chemicalor foamtype
fireextinguisher.

Flame in the ovencan be smotheredcompletely
by closing the ovendoor and turningthe oven off
or by usinga multi-purposedry chemicalor foam­type fireextinguisher.

● Donotusewateron greasefries.

3’

Neverpickup a flamingpan.

the controlsoff. Smothera flamingpan

Turn

QDonottouchthesurfaceunits,the heating

elementsor theinteriorsurfaceofthe oven.

Thesesurfacesmay behot enoughto burneven
thoughthey aredark in color,Duringand after
use,do not touch,or let clothingor other
flammablematerialscontactthe surfaceunits,
areasnearbythe surfaceunitsor anyinteriorarea
of the oven;allowsufficienttimefor cooling,first.

Potentiallyhot surfacesincludethecooktop,areas
facingthe cooktop,ovenvent opening,surfaces
nearthe opening, crevicesaroundthe ovendoor
and metaltrim parts abovethe door.

Remember:The insidesurfaceof the ovenmay

be hot when the door is opened.

● Whencookingpork,followthe directions

exactlyand alwayscook the meat to an internal
temperatureof at least 170°F.Thisassures that,
in theremotepossibilitythattrichina may be
presentin the meat, it will be killed and the meat
will be safe to eat.

Oven

● Keepthe ovenventunobstructed.

● Keepthe ovenfreefrom grease

buildup.

● Placetheovenshelfin the desiredposition

whiletheoveniscool.

If shelvesmust be
handledwhen hot, do not let pot holder contact
the heatingelements.

● Pullingout the shelfto the shelfstopis a

conveniencein liftingheavyfoods.Itisalso
aprecautionagainstburnsfromtouchinghot
surfacesofthedoororovenwalls.

QWhenusingcookingor roastingbagsin the

oven,followthemanufacturer’sdirections.

● Donot useyourovento dry newspapers.

If overheated,they can catch on fire.

● Donot useovenfora storagearea. Itemsstored

inanovencanignite.

● Donot leavepaper products,cookingutensils

or foodin theovenwhennotin use.

Self-Cleating Oven

● Donot cleanthe door gasket.Thedoorgasket

isessentialforagoodseal.Careshouldbetaken
nottorub,damageormovethegasket.

● Donotuseovencleaners.Nocommercialoven

cleanerorovenlinerprotectivecoatingofanykind

shouldbeusedinoraroundanypartoftheoven.
Residuefromovencleanerswilldamagetheinside

oftheovenwhentheself-cleancycleisusd,

● Cleanonlyparts listedinthisUseand

CareGuide.

● Beforeself-cleaningthe oven,removethebroiler

pan,gridandothercookware.

● Besure to wipeup excessspillagebefore

startingtheself-cleaningoperation.

● If the self-cleaningmodemalfunctions,

turn the ovenoff anddisconnectthe power supply.
Haveit servicedby a qualifiedtechnician.

● Standawayfromthe rangewhenopeningthe

ovendoor.
causebums

● Donot heat unopenedfoodcontainers.

Hot airor steamwhichescapescan

to hands, face andor eyes.

Pressurecould buildup andthe containercould
burst,causingan injury.

Cooktopand RadiantSufiace Unifi

● Useproperpansiz*Select cookwarehaving

flat bottomslargeenoughto coverthe selected
surfaceunit.Theuse of undersizd cookwarewill

exposea portionof the surfaceunit to direct
contactand may resultin ignitionof clothing.
Properrelationshipof thecookwareto the surface
unitswill also improveefficiency.

s Never leavethe surface

heatsettings.Boiloverscause smokingand

high

unitsunattendedat

greasy spilloversthat may catch on fire.

● Donotoperatethe radiant surfaceunits if

theglassisbroken.Spilloversorcleaning

solutionmaypenetrateabrokencooktopand

createa riskofelectricalshock.Contacta

qualifiedtechnicianimmediatelyshouldyour
glasscooktopbecomebroken.

● Avoidscratchingtheglasscooktop.The

cooktopcanbescratchedwithitems

instruments,rings or otherjewelry and rivetson
clothing.

● Neverusetheglasscooktopsurfaceasa

suchas sharp

cuttingboard,

● Donotplaceorstoreitemsthat can meltor

catchfireontheglasscooktop,evenwhenitis
notbeingused.

● Becarefulwhen placingspoons or other

stirringutensilson glasscooktopsurface

when it is in use. They may becomehot and
couldcause burns.

● Tominimizethe possibilityof burns,ignition

of flammablematerialsand spillage,the handle
of a containershouldbe turned towardthe center

of the range withoutextendingover the nearby

surfaceunits.

● Alwaysturnthe surfaceunits off before

removingcookware.

● Foodsforfryingshouldbe asdry as possible.

Froston frozen foodsor moistureon fresh foods
can cause hot fat to bubbleup and overthe sides
of the pan.

. Uselittle fat foreffectiveshallowor deep-fat

frying.Filling the pan too full of fatcan cause

spilloverswhenfood is added.

● If a combinationof oilsor fats willbe used

frying,stir togetherbeforeheating,or as fats

in

melt slowly.

● Alwaysheatfat slowly,andwatchasitheats.

● Usea deepfat thermometerwhenever

possibleto prevent overheatingfat beyond

the smokingpoint.

● Cleanthe cooktopwithcaution.If a wet

spongeor clothis used to wipe spills on a hot

surfaceunit,be carefulto avoidsteam burns.
Somecleanerscan producenoxiousfumes if
appliedto a hot surface.

NOTE: Werecommendthat you avoidwiping
any surfaceunit areas untilthey havecooledand
the indicatorlight has goneoff. Sugarspillsare
theexceptionto this.Please see the Glass
CooktopCleaning section.

When the cooktopis cool,use only the
recommendedcleaningcreamto cleanthe cooktop.

● Usecare when touching the cooktop.

The glass surfaceof thecooktopwill retain
heatafter the controlshavebeen turned off.

● Toavoidpossibledamageto the cooking

surface,do notapply cIeaningcream to the
glass surfacewhen it is hot.

● Aftercleaning,use a dry clothor papertowelto

removeall cleaningcream residue.

● Readand followall instructionsand warnings

on the cleaningcreamlabels.

● Keepan eyeonfoodsbeingfriedat highor

medium

● Whenflamingfoodsareunderthe hood,turn

highheat settings.

the fan off. The fan, if operating,may spread
theflame.

SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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FEATUMS OF YOURRANGE

Not all features are on all nlodels.

JBP60

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BroilerPan and Grid

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Feature Index Not all models have all features,

Explained

onpage

1 Storage Drawer or Kick Panel

2 Anti-Tip Device

See the Installation Instructions.

3 Anti-Tip Label

4 Bake Element

May be lifted gently for wiping oven floor.

5 Broil Element

6 Oven Door Latch

Use for self-cleaning only.

7 Hot Surface Indicator Lights

8 Radiant Surface Unifi

9 Surface Unit Control Knobs

10

OvenLight Switch

11 AUTOMATIC OVEN Light
12 Clock and Timer
13 OVEN ON Light

LATCH DOOR Light
PREHEATED Light

14 Oven Temperature Knob

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3,30,34

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4,32

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4,25,32

18,20,23,

25,27-29

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3-5,8-14

10,31

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I 15,20,21

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17

15

15, 16,22

15,22,28,29

15, 16,22

15, 16,22,23,

25,27-29,31
15 Surface Unit “On” Light
16 Cooktop
17 Oven Vent Located at the rear of the cooktop.
18 Oven Interior Light

Comeson automaticallywhen thedooris opened.

19 Oven Shelf Supports

Shelfpositionsforcookingaresuggestedin the

Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections.

20 Oven Shelf with Stop-Locks

(numbermayvary)

21 Model and Serial Number Location

Behind the storage drawer.

22 “Big View” Window (on some models)
23 Oven Door Gasket
24 Lift-Off Oven Door with Broil Stop Position

Easily removedforcleaning.

25 Broiler Pan and Grid

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5,9-14

4,31

17,27,30

4, 17, 18,

23,24,26

4, 17-19,

23,28,33

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I 4,27,32

3,25,

27,32

4,23,

25,33

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HOWDOEST~S COOKTOP CO~ARE

TOYOUROLDO~?

Yournew range has a radiant glass cooktop. If you are The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and
used to cooking with gas burners or electric surface
units, you will notice some differences when you use
the radiant cooktop.

cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or
surface unit you have.

The following chart will help you to understand the
differences between radiant cooktops and any other
type of cooktop you may have used in the past.

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Description

Electriccoils
undera glass

cooktop.

Highfrequency
inductioncoils
underaglass

surface.

Flattened metal
tubing containing
electric resistance

wiresuspended
overadrippan.

Solid cast iron
disk sealed to the

cooktop surface.

Regular or sealed
gas burners use
either LP,gas
or natural gas.

How it Works

Heat travels to the glass surface and then to the cookware, so pans must be flat

on the bottom for good cooking results. The glass cooktop stays hot enough to
continue cooking after it is turned off. Remove the pan from the surface unit if
you want cooking to stop.

Pans must be made of ferrous metals (metal that attracts a magnet). Heat is
produced by a magnetic circuit between the coil and the pan. Heats up right away
and changes heat settings right away,like a gas cooktop. After turning the control

off, the glass cooktop is hot from the heat of the pan, but cooking stopsright away.
Heats by direct contact with the pan and by heating the air under the pan. For best

cooking results, use good quality pans. Electric coils are more forgiving of
warped pans than radiant or solid disks. Heats up quickly but does not change
heat settings as quickly as gas or induction. Electric coils stay hot enough to
continue cooking for a short time after they are turned off.

Heats by direct contact with the pan, so pans must be flat on the bottom for good
cooking results. Heats up and cools down more slowly than electric coils. The
disk stays hot enough to continue cooking after it is turned off. Remove the pan
from the solid disk if you want the cooking to stop.

Flames heat the pans directly. Pan flatness is not critical to cooking results, but
pans should be well balanced. Gas burners heat the pan right.away and change
heat settings right away.When you turn the control off, cooking stops right away.

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GeneralInformationAboutRadiantSurfaceUnib

The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a

smooth glass surface. The surface units are shown by

outlines on the glass.

Before you use the cooktop for the first time, clean
it with cleaning cream. This helps protect the top
and makes clean-up easier.

NOTE: A slight odoris normalwhena 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.

When a surface unit is turned on, coils beneath the

surface unit radiate heat through the glass to the
cookware. The red glow of the coils will be visible
through the glass, It will take the surface unit a few
moments to heat up. The coil cycles on and off to
maintain your selected control setting. With poor
cookware, you will see frequent cycling of the unit
off and on. Good, flat cookware will minimize
the cycling.

Use only flat-bottomed cookware. Do not let pots boil
dry. Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktop. An
overheated copper pot will leave a residue that will
permanently stain the glass.

Sliding aluminum cookware across the glass may
leave metal marks. These metal marks will appear as
small scratches. They can be removed with cleaning
cream and a razor scraper.

It is safe to placehot cookwarefrom the ovenor surface
on the glass sutiace when the surfaceis cool.

Avoidsliding pans on the glass cooktop. Pan edges
that are even slightly rough or grit on the cooktop can
cause scratches on the glass.

Evenafterthe surfaceunitsare turnedoff,theglass
cooktopretainsenoughheatto continuecooking.To
avoidovercooking,removepansfromthe surfaceunits
whenthefoodiscooked.Avoidplacinganythingonthe
surfaceunituntilit hascooledcompletely.

The Hot Surface Lights will stay lit untilthe cooktop
is safe to touch. It is not unusual for the lights to stay
lit for 30 minutes.

HotSurfaceIndicatorLight

A “HOT SURFACE’ light will glow brightly when
any radiant element is turned on, and will remain lit
after the unit is turned off until the surface is cool

enough to touch. Each element has its own “HOT

SURFACE’ indicator light.

● It comes on instantly when the unit is turned on.

● It stays on even after the unit is turned off.

● It glows brightly until the unit is safe to touch.

A “HOT SURFACE”light will glow brightly when any
element is turned on.

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SUmACE CONTROLS

At both OFF and HI the control “clicks” into position. Youmay hear slight
“clicking”sounds during cooking, indicating the control is keeping the unit

at the heat levelor power levelyou set.
Switching heats to higher settings always shows a quicker change than

switching to lower settings.

Howto Setthe Controls

Push the knob in and turn in

+ ‘

11’

either direction to the setting finish cooking.
you want.

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CookingGuidefor UsingHeat Settings

HI—Used to begin cooking or to bring water to a

boil. Reduce heat setting after water boils.

Medium High—(Setting halfway between HI and
MED) Maintains a fast boil on large amounts of food.

MED—Sautd and brown; keeps food at a mediumboil.
Medium Low—(Setting halfwaybetween MED and

LO) Cook after starting at HI; cooks with little water
in covered pan.

LO—Used for long slowcooking (simmering) to
tenderize and developflavors. Use this setting to melt
butter and chocolate or to keep foods warm.

NOTE: Thesurfaceunit“on”indicatorlightmay
glow betweenLO and OFF, but there is no power

to the surface units,

Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you

The surface unit “on” indicator light will glow

when ANY surface unit is on.

OFF

Medium
Low ~ High

MEO

Appearance may vary.

Medium

SpecialNotesforGlassCooktops:

Cooktop temperatures increase with the number of
surface units that are on. With 3 or 4 units turned
on, surface temperatures are high so be careful
when touching the cooktop. The hot surface
indicator light will remain lit after the surface unit

is off until the surface is cool enough to touch.
NOTE:

● At HI and Medium High settingsnever leave food

unattended. Boiloverscause smoking and greasy
spillovers may catch fire.

● At Medium Low and LO settings melt chocolate

and butter on a small surface unit.

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● When a surface unit is turned on, the unit can be

seen glowing red within a few seconds.The red
glow will turn on and off (cycling) to maintain the
selected heat setting. With poor cookware, you will

see frequent cycling of the unit off and on. Good,
flat cookware will minimize the cycling. See the
Surface Cookware Tips section.

● It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or

surface on the glass surface when it iscool.

~pes ofCookware

SU~ACE COOKWAm TWS

The following information will help you choose
cookware which will give good performance.

Stainless Steel: highly recommended

Especially good with a sandwich clad bottom. The
sandwich bottomcombines the benefits of stainless
steel (appearance, durability and stability) with the
advantages of aluminum or copper (heat conduction,

even heat distribution).
Aluminum: heavy weight recommended

Good conductivity.Aluminum residues sometimes.
appearas scratcheson the cooktop,but can be removed
ifcleaned immediately.Because of its low melting
point,thin weightaluminumshould not be used.

Cast Iron: usable, but not recommended

Poor performance. May scratch the surface.

● Place only dry pans on the

surface units. Do not place
lids on the surface units,
particularly wet lids.

● We recommend that you use

only a flat-bottomed wok.

They are available at your
local retail store. The bottom
of the wok should have the same diameter
as the surface unit to insure proper contact,

Copper Bottom:

Good performance, but copper may leave residues

which can appear as scratches. The residues can be
removed, as long as the cooktop is cleaned
immediately. However, do not let these pots boil dry.
Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktops.
An overheated copper pot will leave a residue that
will permanently stain the cooktop.

Porcelaitienamel:
Good performance only with a thick, flat, smooth
bottom. Avoidboiling dry,as porcelain can melt and
fuse to the surface.

Glass-ceramic: usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.

Stoneware: usable, but not recommended

Poor performance. May scratch the surface.

● Do not use woks that have

support rings. This type of
wok will not heat on glass

cooktops.

● Some special cooking procedures require specific

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cookware such as pressure cookers, deep fat fryers,
etc. All cookware must have flat bottoms and be the
correct size.

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SUWACE COOKWA~ TWS

Howto CheckPanPetiomance

Use of correct cookware can affect the cooking
performance and cleaning of your cooktop.

The correct cookware reduces the temperature of
the cooktop surface and minimizes the chance of
spilloversburning onto the cooktop.

You must use pans with perfectly flat bottoms.
Some pans may have curved or rounded bottoms or
may be warped. If you are unsure of the flatness of
your pans you may do this quick test.

Turn your pan upside
down on the countertop,
place a ruler flat against
the pan surface. The
bottom of the pan and the
straight edge of the ruler
should fit flush against each other all the way across.

Turn the ruler a full 360 degrees, checking for any

space between the ruler and the bottom of the pan.

(continued)

Another simple test to determine even heat distribution

across the cookware bottom isto put one inch of water
in the pan, Bring the water to a boil and observe the
location of bubbles as the water startsto boil. Good
flat cookware will have an even distributionof bubbles
over the bottom surface area of the pan. Bubbles
localized in only a portionof the bottom indicate
uneven contact of the pan to the surfaceunit, uneven
heat transfer or an unsuitablepan:

Use pans that match the diameter of the surface
unit. Cooking performance will not be as good if
the cookware is either smaller or larger than the
surface unit.

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Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or warped
bottoms are not recommended.

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SPECIALCAUTIONSFORGLASSCOOKTOPS

● Always place the pan in

the center of the surface
unit you are cookingon.

● Do not use the surface as a

cutting board.

across the cooktop because
it can scratch the glass—

the glassis scratch
resistant, not scratch
proof.

● Don’t store heavy items

above the cooktop. If they
drop onto the cooktop,
they can cause damage.

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Canning should be done on the cooktop only.

Pots that extend beyond 1inch of the surface unit
circle are not recommended for most surface cooking.
However, when canning with water-bath or pressure
canner, larger-diameter pots may be used. This is
because boiling water temperatures (even under
pressure) are not harmful to the cooktop surfaces
surrounding the surface units.

Observethe FollowingPoink in Canning

HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER
CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS
FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER
THAN WATER.Most syrup or sauce mixtures—
and all types of frying+ook at temperatures much
higher than boiling water. Such temperaturescould
eventuallyharm the glass cooktop surfaces.

1. Be sure the canner fits over the center of the surface

unit. If your cooktop or its location does not allow
the canner to be centered on the surface unit, use
smaller diameter pots for good canning results.

2. Flat-bottomed canners must be used. Do not use
canners with flanged or rippled bottoms (often
found in enamdware) because they don’t make
enough contact with the surface units and take
too long to boil water.

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CAUTION:

Safe canning requiresthat harmful microorganisms
are destroyed and that the jars are sealed

completely. When canning foods in a water-bath
canner, a gentle but steadv boil must be
maintained for the requir~d time. When canning
foods in a pressure canner, the pressure must be
maintained for the required time.

After you have adjusted the controls, it is
very important to make sure the prescribed
boil or pressure levels are maintained for the
required time.

The cooktop surface units have temperature

limiters that prevent the glass cooktop from getting
too hot. If the bottom of your canner is not flat, the

surface unit can overheat, triggering the
temperature limiters to cycle the unit off for a
time. This will stop the boil or reduce the pressure
in the canner.

3. When canning, use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources. Reliable recipes and procedures
are availablefrom the manufacturer of your canner;
manufacturers of glassjars for canning, such as Ball
and Kerr; and the United States Department of
Agriculture Extension Service.

4. Remember that canning is a process that generates
large amounts of steam. To avoidburns from steam
or heat, be careful when canning.

NOTE: If your house has low voltage,canning may
take longer than expected, even though directions have
been carefully followed. The process time will be
shortened by:

(1) using a pressure canner, and
(2) starting with HOT tap water for fastest heating

of large quantities of water.

Since you must make sure to process the canning

jars for the prescribed time, with no interruption

in processing time, you cannot can on any of
the cooktop surface units if your canner is not

flat enough.

What is a Temperature Limiter?
Everyradiantsurfaceunithasa Temperature

Limiter.The Temperature Limiter protects the

glass cooktop from getting too hot.
The TemperatureLimiter may cyclethe 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.

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GLASSCOOKTOP CLEANING

GlassCooktopCleaning

Cleaning of glasscooktops is different from cleaning a

standard porcelain finish. To maintain and protect the
surfaceofyournewglasscooktopfollowthesebasic steps.

Before you use the cooktop for the first time, clean
it with cleaning cream. This helps protect the top
and makes clean-up easier.

DAILY CLEANING: Use only a recommended
cleaning cream, such as Cerama Brite or the
Cooktop Cleaning Creme, on the glass cooktop.

For normal, light soil:

1. Rub a few drops (less is better) of the cleaning

cream onto soiled area using a damp paper towel.
Buff with a dry paper towel until all soil and cream
are removed. Frequent cleaning leaves a protective
coating which isessential in preventing scratches
and abrasions.

2. Cleanthe surfacewith the cleaningcream after
each use.

For heavy, burned on soil:

1. Applya few dropsof thecleaningcreamto the
(cool) soiledarea.

2. Using a damppapertowel, rubthecreaminto the
burnedonarea.As with anyburnedon spill,this
mayrequiresomeeffort.

3. Carefullyscrapesoil withrazorscraper.Hold
scraperata 30° angleagainsttheglasscooktop.

4. If anysoil remains,repeatthe stepslistedabove. For

additionalprotection,after all soilhas been removed,
polish the entire surface with the cleaning cream.

5. Buff with a dry paper towel.

NOTE:

● Using a razor scraper will not damage the surface

if the 30° angle is maintained.

● Be sure to use a new,sharp razor scraper. Do not use

a dull or nicked blade.

● Store the razor scraper out of reach of children.

SPECIAL CARE: Sugary spillovers (suchasjellies,
fudge,candysyrups)ormelted plastics cancause
pittingof the surfaceof yourcooktop(notcoveredby
thewarranty)unless the spill is temoved while still
hot. Special care should be tiken when removing
hot substances. Follow these instructions carefully

and remove soil while spill is still hot.

1. Turn off all surface units affected by the spillover.

Remove hot pans.

2. Wearing an oven mitt, hold the
razor scraper at a 30° angle to the

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cool area outside the surface unit.

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3. Whh the spillin a coolarea, use a dry paper towelto

removeanyexcess.Any spilloverremainingshould

be left untilthe surfaceof the cooktop has cooled.

Do not continueto usethe soiled sutiace unituntil all
of the spilloverhas been removed.Followthe steps
underHeavy Soil to continuethe cleaningprocess.

COOKTOP SEAL: Toclean thecooktopseal,let a
wetclothrest on it fora fewminutes, then wipeclean.
Use a milddetergentif needed,Do notusea knifeor any
sharpobjecton the sealbecauseit will cut or damageit.

GENEML INFORMATION: As the cleaning
cream cleans, it leaves a protectivecoating on the
cooktop surface. This coatinghelps to preventbuild-up

of mineral deposits (water spots) and will make future
cleaning easier. Dishwashing detergents remove this
protectivecoating and therefore make the cooktop

more susceptibleto staining.

To conveniently order more cream antior scrapers
for cleaning your glasscooktop, please call our toll
free number:
National Parts Center

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PRECAUTIONS

● If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum, copper or

enamel are allowed to boildry, the overlay may bond
with the glasscooktopand leavea black discoloration.
This should be removed immediately before heating
again or the discoloration may be permanent.

● Water stains (mineral deposits) are temovable 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.

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● If you slide aluminum or copper cookware across

the surface of your cooktop, they may leave metal

markings which appear as scratches. If this should

happen, use the razor scraper and cleaning cream to
remove these markings, Failureto remove these
residues immediately may leave permanent marks.

● Most cleanerscontain ammonia,chemicals and

abrasiveswhich can damage the surface of your
cooktop.Use only the recommendedcleaning

creamfor proper cleaningand protectionof
yourglass cooktop.

Read and follow all instructions and warnings
on the cleaning cream labels.