GE JBP95WT4, JBP95GT4, JBP95AT4 Owner’s Manual

Electric Range with Convection Oven

Safety instructions .................... 4-7

Anti-Tip Device .................... 4, 44,51

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil.....6, 31,34,39, 41,47,48

Convection Cooking .................... 23-29

Baking ................................................. 24-26

Roasting .............................. 27-29

Special Roasting Rack ............................ 27

Timed Baking ......................... 25,26

Clock and Timer ......................... 19,20

Features ....................................... 8,9

Oven ........................... 21, 22,29-43

Baking ................................................. 29-31

Broiling ............................... 38-40

Control Panel and Settings ............ 1 8-20

Roasting .............................. 34-37

Self-Cleaning instructions .............. 41-43

Timed Baking ......................... 32,33

Power Outage .................................. 19

Surface Cooking .................................. 10-1 7

Canning Tips ................................. 12

Coil Surface Units ............................ 10-12

Cooktop Comparison ....................... 10

Cookware Tips ...................... 14-16

Halogen/Radiant Surface Cleaning....17

Halogen/Radiant Surface Units...1 3-17

Problem Solver ......................52.54

Thermostat Adjustment-

Dolt Yourself .. ..... __ .................... 33

More questions ?...call

GEAnswer Center®800.626.2000

Care and Cleaning ................... 44.48

Anti-Tip Device ................................ 44

Cooktep ................................ 47,48

Door Removal .................................. 45

Oven Light ..................................... 45

Halogen/RadiantCooktop ....................... 17

Self-Cleaning Instructions ................. 41-43

Installation .................................49-51

Anti-Tip Device ............................................. 51

Flooring Under the Range ......................... 50

Leveling .......................................................... 51

Consumer Services .......... 55

Appliance Registration ............................. 3

Important Phone Numbers ..................... 55

Model and Serial Location ........................... 3

Warranty ........................ Back Cover

GE Appliances

Models: JBP8t? JBP95

JBP90

Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the most innovative and exciting products on the market

today• A great deal of research and technology has gone into the development of this appliance and we believe

that by choosing GE, you have made a wise investment that will provide years of er\ioyment. With this range you

not only get the assurance of GE quality, but many other exceptional features.

Convection Cooking ,Convection cooking has long been the choice of many

professional chefs and bakers. How does it work? A

fan at the rear of the oven gently circulates heated air

evenly throughout the oven cavity, resulting in more uniformly browned foods, shorter cooking times and

lower cooking temperatures.

QuickSet Self-Clean Oven Controls

• QuickSet controls make setting the self-clean cycle easy. The controls also feature hi/low broil, digital time

and temperature display, a preheat signal and more.

Soft "Sure Grip" Handle ,The cushioned handle enhances the styling of the

range while providing a comfortable grip and feel.

"Big View" Window ,An exclusive feature from GE, the big window

makes it easy to check baking progress without opening the door.

Safety Features ,The four hot surface indicator 1 ights let you kuow

which surface unit is turned on or still too hot to touch. The control lock-out feature prevents children from

turning on the oven without your permission.

Clean Well TM Cooktop System with Calrod _ surface units and more

° The cooktop is recessed and has high spill rims around

the Calrod_)surface units to help contain spills on the top for easy cleaning. Plug-in surface units and one

piece drip bowls are easily removed t_)r cleaning. Quick Cooking Response ,With halogen/radiant heating surface units you get

fast. uniform cooking. The heat cycle_ on and offto

maintain the temperature level.

QuickClean'" Design

,Hard to clean cracks and crevices are el iminated.

The full-width glass ceramic cooktop is sealed to the

porcelain enamel spill proof frame. The raised edges

aud recessed top contain spills. Glass Ceramic Cooktop

•This durable "gl ass ceram ic" material is impact. stain and scratch resistant. We guaranlee the cooktop

(for 5 years) against discoloration, pattern wear-off and breakage due to thermal shock.

Questions'? Call the GE Answer Center' consumer information service. The GK Answer Center _''is there

to help, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Call 800.626.2000.

HELP US HELP YOU...

Before using your range,

read this guide carefully.

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, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances

Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You'll find them on a label behind the range door or behind the

storage &awer. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership

Registration Card that came with your range. Before sending in this

card, please write these numbers

here:

Model Number

SerialNumber

Use these numbers in any

correspondence or service calls concerning your range.

If you received a

damaged range...

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

Save time and money.

Before you request

service . . .

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It lists causes of

minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide.

We're proud of our service and want you to be

pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with

the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the

details including your phone number to:

Manager, Consumer Relations

GE Appliances Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

• The California Safe Drinking Water

and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the

Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth

defects or other reproductive harm, and requires

businesses to warn customers of potential

exposure to such substances.

.The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens

gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle. Exposure

can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

• Fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury.

If your model has a surface light, you must

recycle the fluorescent light bulb according to local,state and federal codes.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including

the following:

• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this guide.

.Be sure your appliance is properly installed

and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided installation

instructions.

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any

part of your range unless it is specifically recolmnended in this guide. All other servicing

should be referred to a qualified technician.

.Before performing any service, DISCONNECT

THE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF

THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

° Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments

while using the appliance. Be careful when reaching for items stored in cabinets over the

range. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot surface units or

heating elements and may cause severe bums.

A WARNINGm

All ranges can tip and injury could result, To prevent accidental tipping

of the range, attachit to the wall and floorby installing the Anti-Tip device

supplied.

To check if the device is installed and

engaged properly, remove the kick

panel or storagedrawer and inspect the rear

leveling leg. Make sure it fits securely into the slot. If you pull the range out from the wall for any

reason, make surethe device is properly engaged when youpush therange back against the wall.

If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and causing iniury ifyou or a child stand, sit or lean on an opdi door.

Pleaserefer to the Anti-Tip device information in this guide. Failure to take this precaution could

result in tipping of the range and injury. .Do not leave children alone-children should

not be left alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is in use. They should never be allowed

to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

• Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang

on the door, kick panel or storage drawer or cooktop. They could damage the range and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.

.CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO

CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ONTHE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE-CHILDREN

CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULDBE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

• Do not store flammable materials in an oven or

near the cooktop.

_> .Use only dry pot holders--moist or

damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in bums from steam. Do not let

potholders touch hot surface units or heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.

° DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

•Donotlet cooking grease or other flammable

materials accumulate in or near the range.

•For your safety,never use your appliance for

warming or heating the room.

• Keep the hood and grease filter clean to

maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires•

Never pick up a flaming pan.

•Do notuse water on grease fires.

Turn the controls off. Smother a

flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the

pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie

sheet or fiat tray. Use a multi-purpose dry

chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher. Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by

covering it with baking soda or, if available, by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type

fire extinguisher. Flame in theoven can be smothered completely

by closing the oven door and turning the oven off or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-

type fire extinguisher.

•Do not touch the surface units, the heating

elements or the interior surface of the oven.

These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other

flammable materials contact surface units, areas nearby surface units or any interior area of the oven; allow sufficient time for cooling, first.

Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven vent opening,

surfaces near the opening, crevices around the

oven door and metal trim parts above the door. Remember: The inside surface of the oven may

be hot when the door is opened.

•When cooking pork, follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170°F.This assures that,

in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and the meat

will be safeto eat.

Oven

•Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or. steam which escapes can

cause bums to hands, face and/or eyes.

When using cooking or roasting bags in the

oven, follow the manufacturer's directions.

Do not heat unopened food containers•

Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury.

Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed•

•Keep the oven free from grease buildup.

•Place the oven shelf in the desired position while the oven is cool. If shelves must be

handled when hot, do not let pot holder contact the heating elements.

•Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop is a convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also

a precaution against burns from touching hot

surfaces of the door or oven walls.

•Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.

If overheated, they can catch on fire.

,Do not use oven for a storage area.

Items stored in an oven can ignite.

•Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.

Self-Cleaning Oven

• Do notcleanthe door gasket. The door gasket is

essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damageor move the gasket.

•Do not useoven cleaners.No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protectivecoating of any kind

should be used in or around any partof the oven.

Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.

• Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care Guide.

,Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the

broilerpan, grid andothercookware.

•Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before

starting the self-cleaningoperation.

•If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it

serviced by a qualified technician.

(continued next page)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

Surface Cooking Units (Electric Coil models only)

•Use proper pan size-Select

_'[ large enough to cover the surface

cookware having flat bottoms

unit heating element. The use of undersized cookware willexpose a portion of the surface

unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of the cookware

to the surface unit willalso improve efficiency.

.Never leave the surface units unattended at

high heat settings. Boiloverscause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.

•Be sure the drip pans and the vent duct are not covered and are in place. Their absence during cooking could damage range parts and wiring.

• Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip pans or anywhere in the oven except as described in

this guide. Misuse could result in a shock, fire hazard or damage to the range.

. Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,

earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for cooktop service; others may break

because of the sudden change in temperature,

. Clean the cooktop with caution. Ifa wet sponge

or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface

unit, be careful to avoid steam burns•

.When flaming foods are under the hood,

turn the fan off. The fan, if operating, may

spread the flame.

.Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or

mediumhigh heat settings.

.Foods for frying should be as dry as possible.

Frostonfrozen foods ormoisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up andover the sides

of the pan

• Use little fat for effective shallow or deep-fat

frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause

spillovers when food is added.

. If a combination of oils or fats will be used

in frying, stir together before heating, or as fats melt slowly.

.Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.

•Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the

smoking point.

,To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition

of flammable materials and spillage, thehandle of a container should be turned toward the center of

the range without extending over the nearby

surface units.

•Always turn the surface units off before removing cookware.

.To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric

shock, always be certain that the controls for all

surface units are at the off position and all coils

are cool before attempting to lift or remove a unit.

• Do not immerse or soak the removable surface units. Do not put them in a dishwasher. Do not

self-clean the surface units in the oven.

Halogen/Radiant Surface Units (on some models)

° Use proper pan size--Select

cookware ha' ' '_ _- _ bottoms ,

argeenough tocoverme smecteo

surface unit. The use of undersized cookware

will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of the cookware to the surface

units will also improve efficiency.

• Never leave the surface units unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and

greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.

• When flaming foods are under the hood, turn

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

• Foods for frying should be as dry as possible.

Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over

the sides of the pan.

• Use little fat for effective shallow or deep-fat

fi'ying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added.

• If a combination of oils or fats will be used

in frying, stir together before heating, or as fats melt slowly.

• Do not operate the halogen/radiant surface

units if the glass is broken. Spiliovers or cleaning solution may penetrate a broken cooktop

and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately should your

glass cooktop become broken.

• Avoid scratching the glass cooktop surface.

The cooktop can be scratched with items such as sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry and

rivets on clothing.

• Never use the glass cooktop surface as a

cutting board.

• Do not place or store items that can melt or

catch fire on the glass cooktop, even when it is not being used.

• Do not stand on the glass cooktop.

• Be careful when placing spoons or other

stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface when it is in use. They may become hot and

could cause bums.

• To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition

of flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a container should be turned toward the center

of the range without extending over the nearby surface units.

• Always turn the surface units off before removing the cookware.

• Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.

• Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the

smoking point.

• Clean the cooktop with caution. Ifa wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot

surface unit, be careful to avoid steam burns. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if

applied to a hot surtace.

When the cooktop is cool,use only Cook

Top Cleaning Creme brandcleaner to clean

the cooktop.

*Use care when touching the cooktop.

The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off.

• To avoid possible damage to the cooking surface, do not apply Cook Top Cleaning Creme

to the glass surface when it is hot.

• After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper towel

to remove all Cook Top Cleaning Creme residue.

• Read and follow all instructions and warnings

on Cook Top Cleaning Creme labels.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or

medium high heat settings.

FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE

Not all features are on all models. Appearance may val7.

JBP90

Broiler pan and grid

(L_IPIIil[I III I f_i_/1ll\_I\\])

Electric coil models have lift-up

cooktops for easier cleaning.

JBPS0

Feature Index*

l Storage Drawer or Kick Panel

2 Anti-Tip Device

3 Anti-Tip Label

4 Probe Outlet 5 Convection Fan Heating Element

operates during convection cooking.

6 Oven Door Latch

Used for self-cleaning only.

7 Hot Surface Indicator Lights

Glass Cooktop models only.

8 Radiant Surface Units 9 Surface Unit Controls

10 Surface Light l 1 Surface Unit "On"

12 Oven Light Switch 13 Oven Control, Clock and Timer

14 Surface Light Switch 15 Dual Surface Unit Switch

Radiant models only.

16 Oven Vent 17 Glass Ceran Cooktop

Halogen/Radiant models only.

18 Dual Surface Unit

Radiant models only.

19 Model and Serial Number Location

Located behind the range door or

behind the storage &awer.

Indicator Lights 113

Explained

on page

4,46

4,44,

49,51

28, 36

23 -26,

24, 25, 28, 29,

34, 38,

42,43

13, 14

7, 13-17

13, 14,

13,44

18-20,

13 14

2,13,

16, 17

Feature Index*

Broil Element

Oven Interior Light

Comes on automatically when the door is opened.

22 Oven Shelf Supports

Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking, Roasting

and Broiling sections.

23 Oven Shelf with Stop-Locks

(number may va17)

24 Bake Element

May be gently lifted for wiping the oven floor.

Oven Window25

Lift-Off Oven Door with

Broil Stop Position Easily removed for cleaning.

Oven Door Gasket

"Sure Grip" Handle

Probe

Broiler Pan and Grid Do not clean in the self-cleaning oven

Roasting Rack

Ofl;et Shelf with Stop-Locks

Drip Pans Electric Coil models only.

Surface Units Electric Coil models only.

Lift-Up Cooktop

Electric Coil models only.

Halogen Surface Units

Explained

on page

5,38,

41,47

21,41,45

22,24

22,24,31,

41,46

5,41,

2, 31,47

4,5, 38,

40,41,45

5,41,45

2,44

28, 35,

36,46

27,34, 35,

38,39,46

27,46

21,24,

41,46

6,48

2, 6,7,

10, 11,48

47,48

*Not all features are on all models.

HOW DOES THIS

TO YOUR

COOKTOP COMPARE

0LD 0NE?

Your new cooktop has either electric coil surface units or a halogen/radiant glass ceramic cooktop. If you are used to cooking with gas burners or other types of

electric cooktops, you will notice some differences when you use electric coils or a halogen/radiant glass ceramic cooktop.

Tvoe of Cooktop How it Works

Electric Coil

Halogen/Radiant

(Glass Ceramic) Cooktop

Induction

Solid Disk

Gas Burners

Description Flattened metal

tubing containing electric resistance

wire suspended over a drip pan.

Radiant: Electric coils under a glass-

ceramic cooktop. Halogen: Quartz

robe filled with halogen gas around

a tungsten wire heating element under a glass

ceramic cooktop. High frequency

induction coils under a glass

surface. Solid cast iron

disk sealed to the cooktop surface.

Regular or sealed gas burners use

either LP gas or natural gas.

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 halogen/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 oft'. Heat travels to the glass suri:ace and then to the cookware, so pans must be fiat

on the bottom for good cooking results. The glass cooktop stays hot enough to continue cooking long after it isturned off. Remove the pan from the suri:aee 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 oft; the glass cooktop is hot from the heat of the pan, but cooking stops right away.

Heats by direct contact with the pan, so pans must be fiat 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 oft'. 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 oft; cooking stops right away.

The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and 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 your new cooktop and any other type of cooktop you may have used in the past.

General Information About Halogen/Radiant Surface Units

The halogen/radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a smooth glass ceramic surface• The surface units are shown by outlines on the glass•

Before you use the cooktop for the first time, clean it with Cook Top Cleaning Creme• This helps protect

the top and makes clean-up easier• 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. 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 Cook Top Cleaning Creme and a razor scraper•

It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or surface on the glass ceramic surface when the surface

is cool. Avoid sliding pans on the glass cooktop. Pan edges

that are even slightly rough or grit on the cooktop can

cause scratches on the glass.

Even after the surface units are turned of L the glass ceramic 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. The Hot Surface Lights will stay lit until the cooktop

is safe to touch• It is not unusual for the lights to stay lit for 30 minutes•

/ _'/ /

Differences Between Halogen and Radiant Units

Some cooktops have both radiant and halogen surface

units. This is how they differ.

halogen radiant

8" (_ 0 6"

_"alogen 0 radiant

,Halogen units are much brighter than the radiant

units. Radiant units have a dull red glow.

,H a!ogen units hum louder than radiant units

when they are first turned on.

,Halogen and radiant units cycle on and off

frequently. This is normal. You will notice the cyclingmore on the halogen units because of

their brightuess.

(_ 6"/9"

• Halogen units click when they cycle on and off. Radiant units do not. This is due to the different

switches used on halogen units.

•Halogen units have radiant coils in the center that do not glow as

brightly as the outer halogen coils.

• Radiant coils take about 10 seconds longer to glow than halogen units.

HOME CANNING TIPS

Canning should be done on the surface units only. Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of the surface unit

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.

Observe the Following Points in Canning

l. Be sure the canner fits over the center of the

surface unit. If your range or its location does not allow the canner to be centered on the surface unit,

use smaller diameter pots for good canning results.

2. For best results, use canners with flat bottoms. On the glass cooktop, flat bottomed canners must be used. Canners with flanged or rippled bottoms

(often Iimnd in enamelware) don't make good contact with the surface unit and take a long time

to boil water.

Flat-bottomed canners are recommended for electric coils; they are required for glass cooktops.

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 a!t types of frying cook at temperatures much higher than boiling water. Such temperatures could

eventually harm the porcelain cooktop surfaces surrounding the electric coil surface units.

3. When canning, use recipes and procedures from reputable sources. Reliable recipes and procedures are available from the manufacturer of your cannel;

manufacturers of glass jars 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 avoid burns 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 can be shortened by

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

of large quantities of water.

Glass Cooktop Cautions:

Safe canning requires that harmful microorganisms

are destroyed and that the jars are sealed completely. When canning foods in a water-bath canner, a gentle but steady boil must be maintained

for the required 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 glass 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 turn the unit off for a time. This will stop the boil or reduce the pressure in

the canner.

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? Every halogen and radiant surface unit has a

Temperature Limiter, The Temperature Limiter

protect_ the glass-ceramic sur{'ace from getting

too hot. The Temperature Limiter may turn off the

elements it': .The pan boils dly.

• The pan bottom is not flaL .The pan i _off center.

• There is no pan on the unit.

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At both OFF and HI the control "clicks" into position. You may heal slight "clicking" sounds during cooking, indicating the control is keeping the unit at the heat

level or power level you set.

How to Set the Controls

Push the knob in

and turn in either direction to the

desired heat setting.

Cooking Guide for Using Heat 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 t\_od at a medium boil. Medium Low-- (Setting halfway between MED and

LO} Cook after stinting at HI; cooks with little water in covered palL.

LO Used for long slow cooking (simmering) to tenderize and develop flavors• Use this setting to melt

butter and chocolate or to keep foods warm.

Switching heats to higher settings always shows a quicker change than switching to lower settings•

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

The surface unit "on" indicator light will glow

when ANY surface unit is on.

NOTE: The surface unit "on" indicator light may g!ov_ between LO and OFF, but there is no power

to tile surface units.

LO HI

Medium _ it Medium

Low / High

Appearance may vmT slightly.

OFF

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MED

Light Over the Surface Units

The switch must be pushed, held fl)r several seconds and released for the light to come on.

Special Notes for Glass Cooktops:

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 scttings never lea\, e food

unattended. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spiitovers may catch fire.

• At Medium Low and LO settings melt chocolate and butter on n small surface unit.

• When a surface unit is turned on, the unit can be seen glowing red within a few seconds (longer for

radiant units)• 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 ceramic surface when it is cool.

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SURFACE CONTROLS

(continued)

Dual Surface Unit Switch (Glass Cooktops Only)

The right front 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 large (9 inch) surface unit, push in the right portion of

the COIL SIZE switch next to the control knob.

To use the small (6 inch) surface unit, push in the left portion of the

COIL SIZE switch,

Hot Surface Indicator Light (GlassCooktopsOnly)

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A "HOT SURFACE" light will glow brightly when

any halogen/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•

SURFACE COOKWARE TIPS

(Electric Coil models only)

Cookware

Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware. Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than other metals•

Cast-iron and coated cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb heat, but generally cook evenly at low to

medium heat settings• Steel pans may cook unevenly if not combined with other metals•

For best cooking results pans should be t]at on the bottom. Match the size of the saucepan to the size of

the surface unit. The pan should not extend over the edge of the surface unit more than 1 inch.

RIGHT

Not over 1 inch

WRONG

Over 1 inch

Wok Cooking

We recommend that you

use only a fiat-bottomed

wok. They are available at your local retail store.

Types of Cookware

Do not use woks that have

support rings. Use of these

types of woks, with or

without the ring in place, can be dangerous. Placing the

ring over the surface unit will cause a build-up of heat that will damage the

porcelain cooktop. Do not try to use such woks without the ring. You could be seriously burned if

the wok tipped over.

SURFACE C00KWARE TIPS

(Glass Cooktop models only)

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 bottom combines the benefits of stainless steel (appearance, durability and stability) with the

advantages of aluminum or copper (heat conduction, even heat distribution).

Aluminum: keavy weigkt recommended Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes

appear as scratches on the cooktop, but can be

removed if cleaned immediately. Because of its

low melting point, thin weight aluminum should not

be used.

Porcelain/enameh

Good performance only with a thick, fiat, smooth bottom. Avoid boiling dry, as porcelain can melt and

fuse to the surface.

Copper Bottom: heavyweight recommended 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 diN.

Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktops. An overheated copper pot will leave a residue that

will permanently stain the cooktop.

Glass-ceramic: not recommended

Poor performance. May scratch surface.

Usable, but not recommended. Stoneware: not recommended

Poor performance. May scratch the surface. Usable, but not recommended.

Cast Iron: not recommended Poor performance. May scratch the surface. Usable, but not recommended.

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SURFACE COOKWARE TIPS

How to Check Pan Performance

(Glass Cooktop models only-continued)

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

spillovers burning 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 palls you may do this quick test.

Turn your pall upside down on the countertop,

place a ruler fiat against the pan surface• The

bottom of the pan aim tile 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.

• Place only dry pans on the surface units• Do not place

lids on the surface units, particularly wet lids.

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Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or wm_ed bottoms are not recommended•

Another simple test to determine even heat distribution across the cookware bottom is to put one inch of water

in the pan. Bring the water to a boil and obselwe the location of bubbles as the water starts to boil. Good

flat cookware will have all even distribution of bubbles over the bottom surface area of the palL. Bubbles

localized in only a portion of the bottom indicate

uneven contact of the pall to the surface unit, uneven

heat transfer or all unsuitable pan. Use pans that nmtch the diameter of the surf-ace

unit. Cooking performance will not be as good if the

cookware is either smaller or larger than the surface unit.

• Do not use woks that have support rings. This type

of wok will not heat on halogen/radiant surface units.

•We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed wok. _'___.J

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.

CAUTION

• Never cook directly on the glass. Always use cookware.

• Always place the pan in the

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center of the surface unit you are cooking on.

• Some special cooking procedures require specific cookware such as pressure cookers, deep fat fryers,

etc. All cookware must have flat bottoms and be the correct size.

• Do not slide cookware across the cooktop because

it can scratch the glass the glass is scratch resistant, not scratch proof.

• Do not use the surface as a

cutting board.

HALOGENRADIANT SURFACE CLEANING

(Ol1 some models)

Glass Ceramic Cooktop Cleaning

Cleaning of glass ceramic cooktops is different from cleaning a standard porcelain finish. To maintain and protect the surface of your new glass ceramic cooktop

follow these basic steps. Before you use the cooktop for the first time, clean it

with Cook Top Cleaning Creme. This helps protect the top and makes clean-up easier•

DAILY CLEANING: Use only Cook Top Cleaning Creme on Glass Ceramic•

For normal, light soil:

1. Rub a few drops (less is better) of Cook Top Cleaning Creme onto soiled area using a damp paper towel. Buff with a dry paper towel until all

soil and creme are removed• Frequent cleaning

leaves a protective coating which is essential in preventing scratches and abrasions.

2. Clean surface with Cook Top Cleaning Creme after each use.

For heavy, burned on soil:

1. Apply a few drops of Cook Top Cleaning Creme

to the (cool) soiled area.

20Using a damp paper towel, rub creme into the

burned on area. As with any burned on spill, this may require some effort.

3. Carefully scrape soil with razor scraper• Hold scraper at a 30" angle against the ceramic surface•

4. lfaay soil remains, repeat the steps listed above• For additional protection, after all soil has been

removed, polish the entire surface with the Cook Top Cleaning Creme.

5. Buff with a d_7 paper towel•

NOTE:

• Using a razor scraper will not damage the surface

if the 3(F 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 (such as jellies, fudge, candy syrups) or melted plastics can cause

pitting of the surface of your cooktop (not covered by the warranty) unless the spill is removed while still

hot. Special care should be taken 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

cooktop and scrape hot spill to cool area outside the surface unit.

3. With the spill in a cool area, use a dry paper towel to

remove any excess. Any spillover renmining should be left until the surface of the cooktop has cooled.

Do not contilme to use the soiled surface unit until all of the spillover has been removed. Follow the steps

under Heavy Soil to continue the cleaning process.

COOKTOP SEAL: To clean the cooktop seal, let a

wet cloth rest on it for a few minutes, then wipe clean. Use a mild detergent if needed. Do not use a knife or any

sharp object on the seal because it will cut or damage it.

GENERAL INFORMATION: As the Cook Top Cleaning Creme cleans, it leaves a protective coating

on the cooktop surface. This coating helps to prevent build-up of mineral deposits (water spots) and will

nmke future cleaning easier. Dishwashing detergents remove this protective coating and therefore nmke the

cooktop more susceptible to staining. To conveniently order more creme and/or scrapers

for cleaning your glass ceramic cooktop, please call our toll free number:

National Parts Center 800-626-2002 Creme 10 oz.

Scraper

Creme and scraper kit

# WB02X8273 # WX5X1614

# WB64X5027

PRECAUTIONS

• Most cleaners contain ammonia, chemicals and

abrasives which can damage the surface of your cooktop. Use only the Cook Top Cleaning Creme

for proper cleaning and protection of your glass ceramic surface.

• 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 Creme to

remove these markings. Failure to remove these residues immediately may leave permanent marks•

• Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable

using Cook Top Cleaning Creme or full strength white vinegar.

• If pots with a thin overlay of alunfinum, copper or enamel are allowed to boil dry, the overlay nmy bond

with the glass ceramic and leave a black discoloration. This should be removed immediately before heating

again orthe discoloration nmy be pernmnent.

,Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent

film on the cooktop. Cook Top Cleaning Creme will remove this discoloration.

Read and follow all instructions and warnings on Cook Top Cleaning Creme labels•

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