GE JGP329, JGP333, JGP633, JGP940, JGP970 Owner’s Manual
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Safety Instructions ....... 2–4
Operating Instructions
Control Lock ....................5
Cookware ...................... 6
Dual Stack Burner ...............5
Flame Size ..................... 6
Lighting a Burner ............... 5
PowerBoil
Sealed Gas Burners .............5
Care and Cleaning
Burners and
Built-In Gas
Cooktop Electrodes ..............8
Burner Bases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Burner Caps and Heads .........8
Burner Grates ...................9
Burner Head and
Cap Replacement ...............9
Control Knobs ...................7
Electrodes ......................8
Glass Cooktop .............10, 11
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop .......7
Shipping Film and Tape ..........7
Stainless Steel Surfaces .........7
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Burner ..............5
Owner’s Manual
JGP329
JGP333
JGP633
JGP940
JGP970
PGP943
PGP966
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Printed in the United States
Troubleshooting Tips .. 12, 13
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ............ 20
Ownership Registration
for Customers in
Canada only ............... 15, 16
Warranty (Canada) .............19
Warranty (U.S.) .................18
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ______________
Serial # _______________
You can find them on a label
under the cooktop.
Cooktops
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING
may result, causing property damage, personal injury or death.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
- Do not install this product with air curtain hood or other range hood that blows air down on the cooktop. Airflow may
interfere with operation of gas burners resulting in fire or explosion hazard.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
■ Do not try to light any appliance.
■ Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
■ Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
■ If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
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WARNING
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat
or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven.
■ Use this appliance for its intended purpose as described
in this owner’s manual.
■ Have your cooktop installed and properly grounded by
a qualified installer in accordance with the provided
installation instructions. Any adjustment and service
should be performed only by qualified gas appliance
installers or service technicians. Do not attempt to
repair or replace any part of your cooktop unless it is
specifically recommended in this manual.
■ Your cooktop is shipped from the factory set for use
with natural gas. It can be converted for use with
Propane (LP) gas. If required, these adjustments must
be made by a qualified technician in accordance with
the installation instructions and local codes. The agency
performing this work assumes responsibility for the
conversion.
■ Have the installer show you the location of the cooktop
gas shut-off valve and how to turn it off if necessary.
■ Before performing any service, unplug the cooktop
or disconnect the power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off
the circuit breaker.
■ Avoid scratching or impacting glass cooktop. Doing so
may lead to glass breakage. Do not cook on a product
with broken glass. Shock, fire or cuts may occur.
■ Do not leave children alone or unattended in an
area where an appliance is in use. They should never
be allowed to climb, sit or stand on any part of the
appliance.
■ Do not store items of interest to children above the
cooktop - children climbing on the cooktop to reach
items could be seriously injured.
■ Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the
cooktop.
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hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let
pot holders touch surface burners or burner grates,
■ Be careful not to touch hot surfaces of the cooktop.
Potentially hot surfaces include burners, grates, and
cooktop.
■ Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could
build up and the container could burst, causing an
injury.
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internal temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least
an internal temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these
temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.
■ Be sure all packing materials are removed from the
product before operating to prevent ignition of these
materials.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING
■ Do not store or use flammable materials near the
cooktop, including paper, plastic, pot holders, linens,
wall coverings, curtains, drapes and gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids.
■
Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while
using the appliance. Avoid storing commonly used items
in cabinets above the cooktop and be careful when
WARNING
KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE COOKTOP
IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS
TO PREVENT INJURY AND FIRE SPREADING:
■ Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a
flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a flaming
pan on a surface burner by covering the pan completely
with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. If
necessary, use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foamtype fire extinguisher.
WARNING
COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
reaching over the cooktop. Clothing in close proximity to
burners or hot surfaces may ignite causing severe burns.
■ Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials
accumulate in or near the cooktop. Grease on the
cooktop may ignite.
■ Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter.
■ Never leave the surface burners unattended at medium
or high heat settings. Foods, especially oily foods, may
ignite resulting in fire that could spread to surrounding
cabinets.
■ Never leave oil unattended while frying. If allowed to
heat beyond its smoking point, oil may ignite resulting
in fire that may spread to surrounding cabinets. Use a
deep fat thermometer whenever possible to monitor oil
temperature.
■ To avoid oil spillover and fire, use a minimum amount of
oil when shallow pan-frying and avoid cooking frozen
foods with excessive amounts of ice.
■ Use proper pan size and avoid pans that are unstable
or easily tipped. Select cookware that is matched to the
size of the burner. Burner flames should be adjusted so
that they do not extend beyond the bottom of the pan.
Excessive flame may be hazardous.
■ Always use the LITE position when igniting the top
burners and make sure the burners have ignited.
■ When using glass/ceramic cookware, make sure it is
suitable for cooktop service; others may break because
of sudden change in temperature.
■ 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
cooktop without extending over nearby burners.
■ When preparing flaming foods under a hood, turn the
fan on.
■ Do not use a wok with a round metal support ring. the
ring may trap heat and block air to the burner resulting
in a carbon monoxide hazard.
■ Do not attempt to lift the cooktop. Doing so may
damage the gas tubing to the surface burners resulting
in a gas leak and risk of fire.
■ When disabling Gas/Control Lockout (on some models),
make sure the surface controls are set to the OFF
position. This will prevent unintended gas flow from the
burners.
■ Do not use aluminum foil to cover the grates or line
any part of the cooktop. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning, overheating of the cooktop
surfaces, or a potential fire hazard.
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Using the cooktop burners. GEAppliances.com
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Control Lock (on some models)
UNLOCK
LOCK
CONTROL LOCK
To lock the cooktop and prevent unwanted use,
turn the control lock knob counterclockwise to
LOCK. An indicator light will glow to show that
the cooktop is locked.
How to Light a Burner
Make sure the control lock knob is in the
UNLOCK position.
Your cooktop burners are lit by electric ignition,
eliminating the need for standing pilot lights
with constantly burning flames.
Push the control knob down and turn it to the
LITE position. After the burner ignites, turn
the knob to adjust the flame size. To turn the
burner off, turn the knob clockwise as far as it
will go, to the OFF position.
■ Check to be sure the burner you turn on is the
one you want to use.
■ Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF
when you finish cooking.
When locked, the cooktop will sound if any
control knob is set to any position other than
OFF.
To unlock, turn the control lock knob to
UNLOCK.
■ In case of a power failure, you can light the
burners with a match. Hold a lit match to
the burner; then push in and turn the control
knob to the LITE position. Use extreme caution
when lighting burners this way. Burners in use
when an electrical power failure occurs will
continue to operate normally.
■ Do not operate the burner for an extended
period of time without cookware on the grate.
The finish on the grate may chip without
cookware to absorb the heat.
■ Be sure the burners and grates are cool
before you place your hand, a pot holder,
cleaning cloths or other materials on them.
Sealed Gas Burners
The smallest burner in the right rear and the
center burner (on some models) are the simmer
burners. These burners can be turned down
to LO or SIMMER (depending on model) for a
very low setting. They provide precise cooking
performance for delicate foods such as sauces
or foods that require low heat for a long
cooking time.
Dual Stack Burner (on some models)
The extra large right front burner has maximum
heating and precise simmer capability. It can be
turned down from PowerBoil™ to SIMMER for a
wide range of cooking applications.
PowerBoil™ Burner (on some models)
The extra large right front burner has special
PowerBoil™ settings. This feature should only be
used with cookware 11s or larger in diameter,
and flames should never be allowed to extend
The medium (left rear) and the large (left front)
burners are the general-purpose burners that
can be turned down from HI to LO to suit a
wide range of cooking needs.
up the sides of the cookware. This feature is
designed to quickly bring large amounts of
liquid in pots 11s or larger in diameter to a boil.
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Using the cooktop burners.
How to Select Flame Size
Use a flat-bottomed wok.
For safe handling of cookware, never let the
flames extend up the sides of the cookware.
Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce
heat. The flame size on a gas burner should
match the cookware
you are using.
Wok This Way
We recommend that you use a 14-inch or
smaller flat-bottomed wok. They are available at
your local retail store.
Only a flat-bottomed wok should be used.
Make sure the wok bottom sits flat on the
grate.
Cookware
Any flame larger than the bottom of the
cookware is wasted and only serves to heat the
handle.
Do not use a wok support ring. Placing the
ring over the burner or grate may cause the
burner to work improperly, resulting in carbon
monoxide levels above allowable standards.
This could be dangerous to your health.
Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is
recommended because it heats quickly and
evenly. Most foods brown evenly in aluminum
cookware. Use saucepans with tight-fitting
lids when cooking with minimum amounts of
water.
Enamelware: Under some conditions, the
enamel of some cookware may melt. Follow
cookware manufacturer’s recommendations
for cooking methods.
Glass: There are two types of glass cookware:
those for oven use only and those for cooktop
cooking (saucepans, coffee and tea pots). Glass
conducts heat very slowly.
Cast Iron: If heated slowly, most cookware will
give satisfactory results.
Home Canning Tips
Be sure the canner is centered over the burner.
To prevent burns from steam or heat, use
caution when canning.
Heatproof Glass-Ceramic: Can be used for
either surface or oven cooking. It conducts
heat very slowly and cools very slowly. Check
cookware manufacturer’s directions to be sure
it can be used on a gas cooktop.
Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor
heating properties and is usually combined
with copper, aluminum or other metals for
improved heat distribution. Combination metal
cookware usually works satisfactorily if it is
used with medium heat as the manufacturer
recommends.
Use recipes and procedures from reputable
sources. These are available from
manufacturers such as Ball® and Kerr® and the
Department of Agriculture Extension Service.
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Care and cleaning of the cooktop. GEAppliances.com
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.
How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape
Pull the knob straight up off the stem.
Carefully grasp a corner of the protective
shipping film with your fingers and slowly peel
it from the appliance surface. Do not use any
sharp items to remove the film. Remove all of
the film before using the appliance for the first
time.
Control Knobs
The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
Make sure the knobs are in the OFF positions
and pull them straight off the stems for
cleaning.
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop (on some models)
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but
breakable if misused. This finish is acidresistant. However, any acidic foods spilled
(such as fruit juices, tomato or vinegar) should
not be permitted to remain on the finish.
To assure no damage is done to the finish of
the product, the safest way to remove the
adhesive left from packaging tape on new
appliances is an application of a household
liquid dishwashing detergent. Apply with a soft
cloth and allow to soak.
NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from
all parts before using the cooktop. It cannot be
removed if it is baked on.
The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher or
they may also be washed with soap and water.
Make sure the insides of the knobs are dry
before replacing.
Replace the knobs in the OFF position to
ensure proper placement.
If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use
a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right
away. When the surface has cooled, wash with
an all-purpose cleaner and water. Rinse well.
For other spills such as fat spatterings, wash with
soap and water or an all-purpose cleaner after
the surface has cooled. Rinse well. Polish with a
dry cloth.
Stainless Steel Surfaces
Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch the
surface.
To clean the stainless steel surface, use warm
sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner or
polish. Always wipe the surface in the direction
of the grain. Follow the cleaner instructions for
cleaning the stainless steel surface.
(on some models)
To inquire about purchasing stainless steel
appliance cleaner or polish, or to find the
location of a dealer or Camco Parts Store
nearest you, please call our toll-free number:
National Parts Center 1.800.626.2002 (U.S.)
1.800.661.1616 (Canada)
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www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada)
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Care and cleaning of the cooktop.
Burners and Cooktop Electrodes
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE A BURNER
WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS
IN PLACE.
Turn all controls off before removing burner
parts.
NOTE: Before removing the burner caps
and heads, remember their size and
location. Replace them in the same
location after cleaning.
The burner assemblies should always be
kept clean. Spillovers should be cleaned
immediately; they can clog the openings in the
burner assemblies.
Burner Caps and Heads
Wash burner caps and burner heads in hot,
soapy water and rinse with clean running
water. You may scour with a plastic scouring
pad to remove burned-on food particles.
Use a sewing needle or twist tie to unclog the
small holes in the burner head, if required.
To remove burned-on food, soak the burner
heads in a solution of mild liquid dishwashing
detergent and hot water for up to 20–30
minutes, if required. For more stubborn stains,
use a toothbrush.
Remove the burner grates, burner caps and
burner heads for easy cleaning.
NOTES:
■ Do not attempt to remove the electrode from
the cooktop or any screws from the burner
head or burner base.
■ Do not use steel wool or scouring powders
to clean the burners.
If the spill went inside the burner head
assembly (right front burner on models JGP333,
PGP943, and PGP966), wash it under running
water. Shake to remove any excess water. Air
dry and make sure the small ignitor holes are
open.
NOTE: Do not wash any burner parts
in a dishwasher.
Cooktop Electrode
Clean this metal part
Do not clean this
white ceramic part
with an emery board
NOTE: Do not attempt to remove
the electrode from the cooktop.
Burner Bases
The burner bases should not be removed for
cleaning.
To clean the burner bases, use soapy water and
a plastic scouring pad. Make sure that no water
gets into the burner bases and the brass gas
orifices.
Electrodes
The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed
beyond the surface of the burner base. When
cleaning the cooktop, be careful not to snag the
electrode of the spark igniter with your cleaning
cloth. Damage to the igniter could occur.
Be careful not to push in any cooktop controls
while cleaning the cooktop.
A slight electrical shock might result which
could cause you to knock over
hot cookware.
Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Allow them to
dry fully before using.
Make sure that the white ceramic electrodes
in the cooktop are clear of soil and dry. Clean
the metal part of the electrode with a soft cloth.
For stubborn, hardened soil, clean the metal
portion of the electrode with an emery board.
Do not clean the white ceramic portion of the
electrode with the emery board. It is acceptable
to clean the white portion of the electrode with
a soft cloth, but not with an emery board.
Before reassembling the surface burners, push
down on each of the white ceramic electrodes
to make sure they are pressed against the
burner bases.
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Burner Head and Cap Replacement
Replace the burner head onto the burner base,
making sure that the head is properly oriented
Burner cap properly seated
over the burner base and the electrode. Make
sure to place the correct burner head on the
correct burner base and that the burner head
sits level on the burner base. The burner heads
are not interchangeable.
Burner cap not properly seated
JGP940 and JGP970 (all burners)
Burner cap
Burner head
Locator
pins
Pin
indentations
Make sure the pins in the burner heads match
the burner base indentations and that they are
properly seated in them by rotating the heads
until they are level.
Electrode
Burner
base
JGP329, JGP333, JGP633, PGP943
and PGP966
Burner cap
Stability
chamber
Make sure the slot in the burner head is positioned
over the electrode. The burner cap has three
to four pins. When replacing the cap, make sure
none of the pins sits in the stability chamber.
Burner head
Burner base
Electrode
Replace the burner cap onto the burner head,
making sure to place the correct burner cap on
the correct burner head. The burner caps are
not interchangeable. Also, make sure that the
burner caps are properly seated on the burner
heads.
JGP333, PGP943 and PGP966
(right front burner only)
Burner cap
Burner head
assembly
Electrode
Make sure the hole in the burner head assembly
is positioned over the electrode and that the burner
head is fully inserted inside the burner base. A small
gap between the base and head is normal.
Orifice
Burner
base
(On some models)
“OUTSIDE”
edge
(On some models)
“OUTSIDE”
edge
“INSIDE”
edges
“INSIDE”
edges
Tabs
“OUTSIDE”
edge
Burner Grates
Your cooktop has professional style grates.
These grates are designed for specific
positions. These grates should only be used
in their proper positions; they should not be
interchanged. For your convenience, the
undersides of
the left and right grates are marked “OUTSIDE”
and “INSIDE”. Make sure that the sides marked
“OUTSIDE” are facing the outer edge of the
cooktop and the sides marked “INSIDE” are
facing each other. All grates should
touch once they are fully assembled
on the cooktop surface.
For cooktops with three grates, make
sure that the tabs on either side of
the center grate fit into the slots
“OUTSIDE”
edge
located on the “INSIDE” edge of the
side grates.
Lift the burner grates out only when cool.
Grates should be washed regularly and, of
course, after spillovers. Wash them in the
dishwasher or in hot, soapy water and rinse
with clean water. When replacing the grates,
be sure they are positioned securely over the
burners.
Although they are durable, the grates will
gradually lose their shine, regardless of the
best care you can give them. This is due to their
continual exposure to high temperatures. You
will notice this sooner with lighter color grates.
Do not operate a burner for an extended period
of time without cookware on the grate. The
finish on the grate may chip without cookware
to absorb the heat.
NOTE: Do not clean the grates in a self-cleaning
oven.
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Cleaning the glass cooktop surface. (on some models)
Normal Daily Use Cleaning
ONLY use CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner on the glass cooktop. Other creams
may not be as effective.
To maintain and protect the surface of your
glass cooktop, follow these steps:
Before using the cooktop for the first time,
remove the burner grates and clean the
cooktop with CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic
Clean your cooktop after
each spill. Use CERAMA
BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner.
Cooktop Cleaner. This helps protect the
top and makes cleanup easier.
Daily use of CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner will help keep the
cooktop looking new.
NOTE: It is very important that you DO NOT
heat the cooktop until it has been cleaned
thoroughly.
Burned-On Residue
WARNING: DAMAGE to your
glass surface may occur if you use scrub
pads other than those recommended.
Allow the cooktop to cool.
Remove the burner grates and spread a
Use a CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning
Pad for Ceramic Cooktops.
few drops of CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner on the entire burned
residue area.
Shake the cleaning cream well. Apply a
few drops of CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner directly to the cooktop.
Use a paper towel or CERAMA BRYTE®
Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops to
clean the entire cooktop surface.
Use a dry cloth or paper towel to
remove all cleaning residue. No need to
rinse.
If any residue remains, repeat the steps
listed above as needed.
For additional protection, after all
residue has been removed, polish the
entire surface with CERAMA BRYTE®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and a paper
towel.
The CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic
Cooktop Scraper and all
recommended supplies are
available through our Parts Center.
See instructions under “To Order
Parts” section on next page.
NOTE: Do not use a dull or
nicked blade.
Using the included CERAMA BRYTE®
Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops, rub
the residue area, applying pressure as
needed.
Heavy, Burned-On Residue
Allow the cooktop to cool.
Remove the burner grates. Use a single-
edge razor blade scraper at
approximately a 45° angle against the
glass surface and scrape the soil. It will
be necessary to apply pressure to the
razor scraper in order to remove the
residue.
After scraping with the razor scraper,
spr e a d a f e w dro p s of CERAMA BRYTE®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the entire
burned residue area. Use the CERAMA
BRYTE® Cleaning Pad to remove any
remaining residue.
For additional protection, after all
residue has been removed, polish the
entire surface with CERAMA BRYTE®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and a p a p e r
towel.
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Metal Marks and Scratches
Be careful not to slide pots and pans
across your cooktop. It will leave metal
markings on the cooktop surface.
These marks are removable using the
CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
with the CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Pad for
Ceramic Cooktops.
the bottom of pans for roughness that would
scratch the cooktop.
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Our testing shows that if
you are cooking high sugar
mixtures such as jelly or
fudge and have a spillover,
it can cause permanent
damage to the glass
surface unless the spillover
is immediately removed.
Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic
Turn off all surface burners and, with an
oven mitt, remove hot pans and grates.
Wearing an oven mitt:
a. Use a single-edge razor blade scraper
(CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop
Scraper) to move the spill to a cool area
on the cooktop.
NOTE: If pitting or indentation in the glass
surface has already occurred, the cooktop glass
will have to be replaced. In this case, service will
be necessary.
If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or
copper are allowed to boil dry, the overlay
may leave black discoloration on the
cooktop.
This should be removed immediately
before heating again or the discoloration
may be permanent.
WARNING: Carefully check
Don’t use the surface units again until all
of the residue has been completely
removed.
b. Remove the spill with paper towels.
Any remaining spillover should be left until
the surface of the cooktop has cooled.
To Order Parts
To order CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner and the cooktop scraper, please call
our toll-free number:
National Parts Center 800.626.2002.
CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner ..........# WX10X300
CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic
Cooktop Scraper ..........# WX10X0302
Kit ........................# WB64X5027
(Kit includes cream and cooktop scraper)
CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Pads for Ceramic
Cooktops .................# WX10X350
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