GE JP256 User Manual
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JP256
Cooktop
Radiant
49-80508 06-07 JR
Safety Instructions . . . . . . 2–4
Operating Instructions
Cookware Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Dual Surface Element . . . . . . . . . . 7
Features of Your Cooktop . . . . . . .5
Surface Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7
Temperature Limiter . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Care and Cleaning
Control Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11
Installation
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .12–20
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . 21
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . .Back Cover
Product Registration,
(Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 26
Product Registration,
(U.S.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 24
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # _____________
Serial # _____________
You can find them on a label
under the cooktop.
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Table de
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Par rayonnement
Estufa
Radiante
Manuel d’utilisation
et Instructions
d’Installation
Manual del propietario
y Instrucciones
de instalación
Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
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 manual.
■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
of your cooktop unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
■ Before performing any service, disconnect
the cooktop power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker.
■ Be sure your appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician in accordance
with the provided installation instructions. This
appliance must be supplied with the proper
voltage and frequency, and connected to an
individual, properly grounded branch circuit,
protected by a circuit breaker or fuse acceptable
for the indicated wattage on the name plate.
■ Have the installer show you the location of the
circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.
■ 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.
■ Teach children not to play with the controls or
any other part of the cooktop.
■ Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on
the cooktop.
■
CAUTION:Items of interest to children
should not be stored in cabinets above a
cooktop—children climbing on the cooktop
to reach items could be seriously injured.
■ Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains
or drapes a safe distance from your cooktop.
■ Always keep dishtowels, dish cloths, pot holders
and other linens a safe distance away from your
cooktop.
■ Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and
canned food a safe distance away from your
cooktop. They may become hot and could cause
burns.
■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance. Flammable material
could be ignited if brought in contact with hot
surface elements and may cause severe burns.
■ Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp pot
holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from
steam. Do not let pot holders touch hot surface
elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
Such cloths can catch fire on a hot surface
element.
■ For your safety, never use your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
■ Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up
a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a
flaming pan on a surface element by covering the
pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet
or flat tray. Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher.
■ Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by
covering with baking soda or, if available, by using
a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
■ Do not flame foods on the cooktop. If you do
flame foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
■ Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate on the cooktop.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an 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.
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■ Do not touch surface elements. 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 the
surface elements or areas nearby the
surface elements; allow sufficient time
for cooling first.
■ Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop
and areas facing the cooktop.
■ 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 any nearby surface
elements.
■ Always turn the surface element control
to off before removing the cookware.
■ Use proper pan size—select cookware having
flat bottoms large enough to cover the
surface element heating element. The use
of undersized cookware will expose a portion
of the surface element to direct contact and
may result in ignition of clothing. Proper
relationship of cookware to surface element
will also improve efficiency.
■ Never leave surface elements unattended at
high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking
and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
■ Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for cooktop cooking; others may
break because of the sudden change in
temperature.
■ Keep an eye on foods being fried at high
or medium-high heat settings.
■ 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
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.
■ Never try to move a pan of hot fat,
especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until the
fat is cool.
■ Do not store flammable materials near
the cooktop.
■ Keep the hood and grease filters clean
to maintain good venting and to avoid
grease fires.
■ Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any appliance.
■ Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s
Manual.
■ Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils or food on the cooktop when not
in use.
■ Keep cooktop clean and free of
accumulation of grease or spillovers
which may ignite.
■ Never heat unopened food containers.
Pressure buildup may make container burst
and cause injury.
■ Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on
or near your cooktop.
■ Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the
controls have been turned off.
RADIANT SURFACE ELEMENTS
■ Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. 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 on top of the
glass cooktop surface when it is not in use.
■ 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 burns.
■ Avoid heating an empty pan. Doing so may
damage the cooktop and the pan.
■ Do not allow water, other liquids or grease
to remain on the cooktop.
■ To minimize the possibility of burns, always
be certain that the controls for all surface
elements are at the off position and the
entire glass surface is cool before
attempting to clean the cooktop.
■ Do not operate the glass surface elements
if the glass is broken. Spillovers 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.
■ Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on
a hot surface element, be careful to avoid
steam burns. Some cleansers can produce
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
■ NOTE: We recommend that you avoid
wiping any surface element areas until they
have cooled and the indicator light has gone
off. Sugar spills are the exception to this.
Please see the Cleaning the Glass Cooktop
section.
■ To avoid possible damage to the cooking
surface, do not apply the cleaning cream
to the glass surface when it is hot .
■ After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper towel
to remove all the cleaning cream residue.
■ Read and follow all instructions and
warnings on the cleaning cream labels.
■ Use care when touching the cooktop. The
glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat
after the controls have been turned OFF.
■ Do not stand on the glass cooktop.
■ Large scratches or impacts to glass
cooktops can lead to broken or
shattered glass.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
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Features of your cooktop. ge.com
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Feature Index (Features and appearances may vary.) Explained on page
Dual Surface Element 6, 7
Single Surface Element 7
Surface Element Control Knobs 6
Hot Surface Indicator Light 6
“On” Indicator Light 6
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Using the surface elements.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
How to Set
Push the knob down and turn in either
direction to the setting you want. When
the control is in any position other than Off,
it may be rotated without pushing it down.
At Off, Hi, Lo and Simmer, the control
clicks into position. You may hear slight
clicking sounds during cooking, indicating
the control is keeping the power level
you set.
The controls for the radiant surface
elements can be set anywhere between Lo
or Simmer and Hi for an unlimited number
of heat settings. With the infinite switch,
the element cycles on and off to maintain
your selected control setting.
The On indicator light will glow when any
surface element is on.
A Hot Surface indicator light will glow
when any radiant element is turned on
and will remain on until the surface is
cooled to approximately 150°F.
NOTE:
■ It comes on when the element is hot
to the touch.
■ It stays on even after the element is
turned off.
■ It glows brightly until the element is
cooled to approximately 150°F.
■ Be sure you turn the control knob to Off
when you finish cooking.
Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.
About the radiant surface elements…
The radiant cooktop features heating
elements beneath a smooth glass surface.
NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new
cooktop is used for the first time. It is
caused by the heating of new parts and
insulating materials and will disappear
in a short time.
NOTE: On models with light-colored glass
cooktops, it is normal for the cooking zones
to change color when hot or cooling down.
This is temporary and will disappear as
glass cools to room temperature.
The surface element will cycle on and off
to maintain your selected control setting.
It is safe to place hot cookware (from the
oven or surface) on the glass cooktop
when the surface is cool.
Even after the surface elements are turned
off, the glass cooktop retains enough heat
to continue cooking. To avoid overcooking,
remove pans from the surface elements
when the food is cooked.
Avoid placing utensils that could become
hot or plastics that could melt on the
surface element until it has cooled
completely.
■ Water stains (mineral deposits) are
removable using the cleaning cream
or full strength white vinegar.
■ Use of window cleaner may leave an
iridescent film on the cooktop. The
cleaning cream will remove this
discoloration.
■ Don’t store heavy items above the
cooktop. If they drop onto the cooktop,
they can cause damage.
■ Do not use the surface as a cutting
board.
Do not slide
cookware
across the
cooktop
because it can
scratch the
glass. The glass
is scratchresistant, not
scratchproof.
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Always center the pan on the
surface element you are using.
SURFACE
COOKING
OFF CENTER
DRAGGING
Dual Surface Element (on some models)
The left front surface element has 2 cooking
sizes to select from so you can match the
size of the element to the size of the
cookware you are using.
To use the large surface element, turn the
SELECTOR knob to . Push down and turn
the control knob to the desired setting. The
element will heat the entire area contained
by the larger circle.
To use the small surface element, turn the
SELECTOR knob to . Push in and turn the
control knob to the desired setting. The
element will only heat the area inside the
smaller circle.
Surface Elements Cycle On and Off
Surface elements will cycle on and off
to maintain the temperature you have
selected.
All radiant surface elements have a
temperature limiter that protects the glass
cooktop from getting too hot.
The temperature limiter may cycle the
elements off while cooking if:
■ The pan boils dry.
■ The pan bottom is not flat.
■ The pan is off-center.
■ There is no pan on the element .
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Selecting types of cookware.
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
Stainless Steel:
recommended
Aluminum:
heavyweight recommended
Good conductivity. Aluminum residue
sometimes appears 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.
Copper:
recommended
Copper Bottoms:
usable, but not recommended
Pans with copper bottoms may leave
residue appearing as scratches. Remove
any residue immediately after use. Do not
let a pot boil dry. Overheated metal can
bond to the glass cooktop and leave a
permanent stain if it is not removed
immediately.
Porcelain Enamel-Covered
Cast Iron:
recommended
As long as the cookware is covered
completely with porcelain enamel, this
cookware is recommended. Caution is
recommended for cast-iron cookware
that is not completely covered with
smooth porcelain enamel, since it may
scratch the glass ceramic cooktop.
Glass-Ceramic:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.
Stoneware:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.
Use pans that match the diameter of the
surface element. Cooking performance will
not be as good if the cookware is either
smaller or larger than the surface element.
Check pans for flat bottoms by
using a straight edge.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged
or warped bottoms are not
recommended.
For Best Results
■ Place only dry pans on the surface
elements. Do not place lids on the
surface elements, particularly wet lids.
■ Do not use woks that have support
rings. This type of wok will not heat
on glass surface elements.
■ 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 element
to ensure proper contact.
■ 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 place wet pans
on the glass cooktop.
Do not use woks with support
rings on the glass cooktop.
Use flat-bottomed woks
on the glass cooktop.
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Note: Flat-bottomed canners are
required for glass cooktops.
Pots that extend beyond 1″ of the surface
element’s 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 elements.
HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGEDIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER LARGEDIAMETER POTS FOR FRYING OR BOILING
FOODS OTHER THAN WATER. Most syrup
or sauce mixtures—and all types of
frying—cook at temperatures much
higher than boiling water. Such
temperatures could eventually harm
the glass cooktop surfaces.
Be sure the canner fits over the
center of the surface element. If your
cooktop or its location does not allow
the canner to be centered on the
surface element, use smaller-diameter
pots for good canning results.
Flat-bottomed canners must be
used. Do not use canners with
flanged or rippled bottoms (often
found in enamelware) because they
don’t make enough contact with the
surface elements and take a long
time to boil water.
When canning, use recipes and
procedures from reputable sources.
Reliable recipes and procedures are
available from the manufacturer of your
canner; manufacturers of glass jars for
canning, such as Ball and Kerr brand;
and the United States Department
of Agriculture Extension Service.
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 will be
shortened by:
(1) using a pressure canner, and
( 2) starting with HOT tap water for fastest
heating of large quantities of water.
CAUTION:
■ 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.
■ Since you must make sure to process
the canning jars for the prescribed time,
with no interruption in processing time,
do not can on any cooktop surface
element if your canner is not flat.
Observe the Following Points in Canning
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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.
The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher
or they may also be washed with soap and
water. Do not remove chrome accent skirt
(on some models). Make sure the insides of
the knobs are dry before replacing.
Replace the knobs in the Off position to
ensure proper placement.
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Care and cleaning of the cooktop.
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Cleaning the glass cooktop.
Allow the cooktop to cool.
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, spread a few drops 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 paper towel.
Burned-On Residue
WARNING: DAMAGE to your glass surface
may occur if you use scrub pads other
than the pad included with your cooktop.
Allow the cooktop to cool.
Spread a few drops of CERAMA
BRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
on the entire burned residue area.
Using the included CERAMA BRYTE
®
Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops,
rub the residue area, applying
pressure as needed.
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.
Heavy, Burned-On Residue
Use a CERAMA BRYTE®Cleaning
Pad for Ceramic Cooktops or a
Scotch-Brite®Multi-Purpose No
Scratch blue scrub pad.
Normal Daily Use Cleaning
Use CERAMA BRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner on the glass cooktop.
To maintain and protect the surface of
your glass cooktop, follow these steps:
Before using the cooktop for the
first time, clean it with CERAMA
BRYTE®Ceramic 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.
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.
NOTE: It is very important that you DO
NOT heat the cooktop until it has been
cleaned thoroughly.
Clean your cooktop after
each spill. Use CERAMA
BRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner.
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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
Turn off all surface elements. Remove
hot pans.
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.
b. Remove the spill with paper towels.
Any remaining spillover should be left
until the surface of the cooktop has
cooled.
Don’t use the surface elements again
until all of the residue has been
completely removed.
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.
Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic
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.
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.
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 the bottom of
pans for roughness that would scratch
the cooktop.
Metal Marks and Scratches
To Order Parts
Glass surface—potential for permanent damage.
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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
Installation
30″ Electric Cooktop
Instructions
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely
and carefully.
•
IMPORTANT — Save these instructions
for local inspector’s use.
•
IMPORTANT — Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for
future reference.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
WARNING — This appliance must be
properly grounded.
•
ATTENTION INSTALLER — ALL
COOKTOPS MUST BE HARD WIRED (DIRECT
WIRED) INTO AN APPROVED JUNCTION BOX. A
“PLUG AND RECEPTACLE” IS NOT PERMITTED
ON THESE PRODUCTS.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer and product failure due to improper
installation is NOT covered under warranty.
PARTS INCLUDED
Wire Nuts
Junction Box
Saber Saw
Pencil
Safety Glasses
1/8″ Drill Bit & Electric
or Hand Drill
Ruler or Straightedge
Phillips-Head
Screwdriver
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2 Hold-Down Brackets
6 Hex-Head Screws
(4 required, 2 extra)
2 Thumbscrews
Foam Tape
1/4″ Nut Driver
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Installation Instructions
FOR YOUR SAFETY
• For Personal Safety, remove house fuse or open
circuit breaker before beginning installation.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury
or death.
• Be sure your cooktop is installed properly by a
qualified installer or service technician.
• To eliminate the risk of burns or fire due to
reaching over heated surface elements, cabinet
storage located above the surface units should
be avoided. If cabinet storage space is to be
provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a
range hood that projects horizontally a minimum
of 5″ beyond the bottom of the cabinets. Cabinet
installation above the cooktop may be no deeper
than 13″.
• Make sure the cabinets and wall coverings
around the cooktop can withstand the
temperatures (up to 200°F) generated by
the cooktop.
• The cooktop should be easy to reach and lighted
with natural light during the day.
• Always disconnect the electrical service to the
cooktop before repairing or servicing the
cooktop. This can be done by disconnecting the
fuse or circuit breaker. Failure to do this could
result in a dangerous or fatal shock. Know where
your main disconnect switch is located. If you do
not know, have your electrician show you.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
This appliance must be supplied with the proper
voltage and frequency, and connected to an
individual, properly grounded branch circuit,
protected by a circuit breaker or a time delay fuse
as noted on name plate.
We recommend you have the electrical wiring and
hookup of your cooktop connected by a qualified
electrician. After installation, have the electrician
show you where your main cooktop disconnect
is located.
Wiring must conform to National Electrical Code.
You can get a copy of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA No. 70-Latest Edition, by writing:
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
In Canada, wiring must conform to the Canadian
Electrical Code (CEC).
The cooktop conduit wiring is approved for copper
wire connection only, and if you have aluminum
house wiring, you must use special UL approved
connectors for joining copper to aluminum. In
Canada, you must use special CSA approved
connectors for joining copper to aluminum.
You must use a two-wire, three conductor 208/240
VAC, 60 Hertz electrical system. A white (neutral)
wire is not needed for this unit. The cooktop must
be installed in a circuit that does not exceed 125
VAC nominal to ground.
Refer to the name plate on your cooktop for the
KW rating for your cooktop.
Name plate location
WARNING – The electrical power to
the cooktop supply line must be shut off while
connections are being made. Failure to do so
could result in serious injury or death.
When preparing cooktop opening, make sure
the inside of the cabinet and the cooktop do
not interfere with each other. (See section on
preparing the opening.)
Remove packaging materials and literature
package from the cooktop before beginning
installation.
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Installation Instructions
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
Remove Installation Instructions from
literature pack and read them carefully before
you begin.
Be sure to place all literature, Owner’s Manual,
Installations, etc. in a safe place for future
reference.
Make sure you have all the tools and
materials you need before starting the
installation of the cooktop.
Your home must provide the adequate
electrical service needed to safely and
properly use your cooktop. (Refer to section
on electrical requirements.)
When installing your cooktop in your home,
make sure all local codes and ordinances are
followed exactly as stated.
Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and
cabinets around the cooktop can withstand
heat (up to 200°F) generated by the cooktop.
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Package
Cooktop
Styrofoam
Packaging
Before you begin-Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Before you begin-Read these instructions completely and carefully.
IMPORTANT- Save these instructions for local inspector's use.
IMPORTANT- Save these instructions for local inspector's use.
IMPORTANT- OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDIANCES.
IMPORTANT- OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDIANCES.
Note to Installer- Be sure to leave these instructions with the consumer.
Note to Installer- Be sure to leave these instructions with the consumer.
OWNER- Keep these instructions for future reference.
OWNER- Keep these instructions for future reference.
Note- This appliance must be properly grounded (if applicable).
Note- This appliance must be properly grounded (if applicable).
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OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS
DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES
To ensure accuracy, it is best to make a template
when cutting the opening in the counter.
HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION WITH CONTROLS
AT THE FRONT
In this installation, the cooktop must be installed
with the control knobs toward the front edge.
VERTICAL INSTALLATION MUST BE ORIENTED
WITH CONTROLS ON THE LEFT SIDE
To eliminate the risk of burns by reaching over a
heated surface, the cooktop must be installed with
the controls on the left side.
In this installation, countertops must be at least 25″
deep. Observe all minimum clearances at the front,
rear and sides.
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Installation Instructions
The following MINIMUM clearance dimensions
must be maintained.
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PREPARING THE OPENING
OVERALL COOKTOP DIMENSIONS
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One and one-half inches
(1-1/2″) minimum vertical
clearance between
the cooktop bottom
and any combustible
surfaces.
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13″ MAX. depth of unprotected
overhead cabinets
30″ MIN.
clearance from
countertop to
unprotected
overhead surface
1-3/4″ MIN. clearance
from cutout to side wall
on the left of the unit
18″ MIN. height
from countertop
to nearest cabinet
on either side
of unit
1-3/4″ MIN.
clearance from
cutout to side
wall on the right
of the unit
19-15/16″
Cooktop
21-1/2″
15-15/16″
1-1/2″ Min.
Vertical Clearance
2-3/4″ MIN.
from front edge
of cutout and
front edge of
countertop
16-1/8″ depth
of cutout
2″ MIN. between
cutout and the
wall behind
the cooktop
If a 30″ clearance between the cooking surface
and overhead combustible materials or metal
cabinets cannot be maintained, a minimum
clearance of 24″ is required and the underside
of the cabinets above the cooktop must be
protected with not less than 1/4″ insulating
millboard covered with sheet metal not less
than 0.0122″ thick.
17-1/8″
3″
2-3/4″ MIN.
from front edge
of cutout and
front edge
of countertop
20-1/8″ depth
of cutout
16-1/8″
width
of cutout
2″ MIN. between
cutout and the
wall behind
the cooktop
1-3/4″ MIN.
clearance from
cutout to left or
right side walls
1-3/4″ MIN.
clearance from
cutout to left or
right side walls
20-1/8″
width
of cutout
OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS
DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES
(cont.)
INSTALLATION OVER A GE UNDERSINK
DISHWASHER
This cooktop is only approved for installation over a
GE Undersink Dishwasher Model GSM2100. Follow
the installation instructions packed with the
dishwasher.
The controls must be oriented toward the front
edge of the countertop.
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PREPARING THE OPENING (CONT.)
Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and
cabinets around the cooktop can withstand
heat (up to 200°F) generated by the cooktop.
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Wall coverings,
cabinets and
countertop must
withstand heat
up to 200°F.
4-1/2″ MIN.
from front edge
of cutout and
front edge of
countertop
36″
Floor
1-3/4″ MIN.
clearance to
side walls
16-1/8″
depth
of cutout
2″ MIN. between
cutout and the
wall behind
the cooktop
20-1/8″
width
of cutout
Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE JUNCTION BOX
Install an approved junction box where it will be
easily reached through the front of the cabinet
where the cooktop will be located. The cooktop
conduit is 58″ long.
IMPORTANT:
The junction box must be
located where it will allow considerable slack in the
conduit for serviceability.
INSTALLATION OVER GSM2100 DISHWASHER
The center of the junction box should be 5″ to 7″
below the cooktop lip, so it does not interfere with
the dishwasher, installation or operation.
Electrical connections must be made before placing
the cooktop into the cutout.
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INSTALLING THE COOKTOP
PROTECT SURFACE
OF COOKTOP
Place a towel or tablecloth onto the countertop.
Lay the cooktop upside down onto the protected
surface.
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ATTACH FOAM TAPE
Apply the foam tape around the outer edge of the
glass. Do not overlap the foam tape.
3
LOCATE MOUNTING PARTS
Start one screw through the bracket and into the
cooktop (both sides). Do not tighten. Turn the
bracket inward to avoid interference when
dropping the cooktop into the countertop.
4
Install junction box so
that it can be reached
through the front of the
cabinet.
*5″
Min.
Bottom of Cooktop
Cloth under Cooktop
Bottom of Cooktop
Foam Tape
Cooktop
Glass
*7″ Max. when
installing over
GSM2100
Dishwasher
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INSTALLING THE COOKTOP (CONT.)
INSERT COOKTOP INTO CUTOUT
Insert the cooktop centered into the cutout
opening. Make sure the front edge of the
countertop is parallel to the cooktop. Make final
check that all required clearances are met.
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ATTACH HOLD-DOWN BRACKETS
TO CABINET
Open the cabinet door. Install the second screw
through the bracket and tighten. Then tighten the
first screw. Install the thumbscrew until it touches
the bottom of the countertop.
IMPORTANT: Turn the thumbscrew until it touches
the bottom of the countertop. Do not overtighten.
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Installation Instructions
When making the wire connections, use the
entire length of conduit provided. The conduit
must not be shortened.
With the cooktop in place, open the front of
the cabinet door.
Insert the wires from the conduit through the
opening of the junction box.
Connect the red and black leads from the
cooktop conduit to the corresponding leads
in the junction box.
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INSTALLATION—ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Once the connections are made, secure wires
together using wire nuts.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:
The bare ground wire in the conduit is connected
to the cooktop frame. Effective January 1, 1996,
the National Electrical Code will not permit
grounding through neutral. If used in new
construction after January 1, 1996 or in a mobile
home, recreational vehicle or if local codes do not
permit grounding through the neutral white lead,
attach the appliance grounding lead (green or
copper) to the residence grounding conductor
(green or bare copper) in accordance with local
codes. When connecting to a 3 conductor branch
circuit, if local codes permit, connect the bare
ground connector lead of the cooktop to the
branch circuit neutral (gray or white in color).
IMPORTANT: If the cooktop is being
installed into a blind counter (one with no cabinet
opening below), wire connections must be made
before putting the cooktop into the cutout
opening.
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Strain Relief Clamp
Black
Red
Ground
Strain Relief Clamp
Black
Red
Ground
Black
Red
Ground wire
location
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Installation Instructions
PRE-TEST CHECKLIST
Remove all protective film, if present, and any
stickers.
Check to be sure that all wiring is secure and
not pinched or in contact with moving parts.
Check level of appliance.
Check that the cooktop is properly grounded.
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CHECKLISTS
OPERATION CHECKLIST
Remove all items from the top of the cooktop
surface.
Turn on the power to the cooktop. Verify that
all surface burners operate properly.
Check that the circuit breaker is not tripped
nor the house fuse blown.
Check that conduit is securely connected to
the junction box.
See troubleshooting list.
NOTE TO ELECTRICIAN:
The power leads supplied with this appliance are
UL recognized for connections to larger gauge
household wiring. The insulation of these leads
is rated at temperatures much higher than the
temperature rating of household wiring. The
current carrying capacity of a conductor is
governed by the wire gauge and also the
temperature rating of the insulation around
the wire.
NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING
• WARNING:
IMPROPER CONNECTION OF ALUMINUM
HOUSE WIRING TO THE COPPER LEADS CAN
RESULT IN A SERIOUS PROBLEM.
• Splice copper wires to aluminum wiring
using special connectors designed and UL
approved for joining copper to aluminum
and follow the manufacturer’s recommended
connector procedure closely.
NOTE: Wire used, location and enclosure of
splices, etc., must conform to good wiring
practice and local codes.
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Troubleshooting Tips
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and you may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Surface elements will Improper cookware • Use pans which are absolutely flat and match
not maintain a rolling being used. the diameter of the surface element selected.
boil or cooking is slow
Surface elements do A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
not work properly blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Cooktop controls • Check to see the correct control is set for the surface
improperly set. element you are using.
Tiny scratches or metal Incorrect cleaning • Use recommended cleaning procedures.
marks or abrasions on methods being used.
radiant cooktop glass
Cookware with rough • Be sure cookware bottoms and cookware are clean
surface
bottoms being used or before use. Use cookware with smooth bottoms.
coarse particles (salt Tiny scratches are not removable but will become
or sand) were between less visible in time as a result of cleaning.
the cookware and the
surface of the cooktop.
Cookware has been
slid across the cooktop
surface.
Areas of discoloration Improper cookware • Marks from aluminum and copper pans as well as
or dark streaks on the being used. mineral deposits from water or food can be removed
cooktop with the cleaning cream.
Hot surface on a model • This is normal. The surface may appear discolored
with a light-colored cooktop. when it is hot . This is temporary and will disappear
as the glass cools.
Food spillovers not cleaned • See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section.
before next use.
Incorrect cleaning methods • Use recommended cleaning procedures.
being used.
Plastic melted to Hot cooktop came into • See the Glass surface—potential for permanent damage
the surface contact with plastic placed section in the Cleaning the glass cooktop section.
on the hot cooktop.
Pitting (or indentation) Hot sugar mixture spilled • Call a qualified technician for replacement.
of the cooktop on the cooktop.
Frequent cycling off and
Improper cookware • Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling.
on of surface elements
being used. See Surface elements cycle on and off section.
Control knob will Cooktop controls • When the knob is in the Off position, it must be
not turn improperly set. pushed in before it can be turned. When the knob
is in any other position, it can be turned without
being pushed in.
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Operating Instructions
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Instructions
Troubleshooting Tips
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