GE JP256WM2WW, JP256WM1WW, JP256WL1WW, JP256BM3BB, JP256BM1BB Owner’s Manual
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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
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
JP256
Par rayonnement
Radiant
Care and Cleaning
Control Knobs .................. 9
Glass Cooktop ............. 10, 11
Installation
Instructions .............12–20
Troubleshooting Tips ..... 21
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ....Back Cover
Warranty ..................... 24
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Manuel d’utilisation
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d’Installation
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Cooktop
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # _____________
Serial # _____________
You can find them on a label
under the cooktop.
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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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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.
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.
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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.
Name plate location
Have the installer show you the location of the circuit
breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.
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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.
Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains or
CAUTION: Items of interest to children should
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climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously
injured.
drapes a safe distance from your cooktop.
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 multipurpose 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.
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WARNING!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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.
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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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
RADIANT SURFACE ELEMENTS
Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been
turned off.
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.
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.
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.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Features of your cooktop. GEAppliances.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
SURFACE
COOKING
Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.
OFF CENTER
Always center the pan on the
surface element you are using.
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.
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.
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
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Be sure you turn the control knob to Off
when you finish cooking.
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
DRAGGING
across the cooktop
because it can scratch
the glass. The glass is
scratch-resistant, not
scratchproof.
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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
the control knob to the desired setting. The
element will heat the entire area contained
by the larger circle.
. Push down and turn
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.
To use the small surface element, turn the
SELECTOR knob to . Push in and turcontrol
knob to the desired setting. The element will
only heat the area inside the smaller circle.
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.
Check pans for flat bottoms by
using a straight edge.
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.
Pans with rounded, curved,
ridged or warped bottoms are not
recommended.
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.
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.
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Observe the Following Points in Canning
Right!
Wrong!
Note: Flat-bottomed canners are
required for glass cooktops.
Pots that extend beyond 1sof 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 LARGE- DIAMETER
CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE-DIAMETER POTS
FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN
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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.
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:
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(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.
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.
Care and cleaning of the cooktop.
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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Cleaning the glass cooktop.
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
Clean your cooktop after
each spill. Use CERAMA
BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner.
easier.
Daily use of CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner will help keep the
cooktop looking new.
Burned-On Residue
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.
Use a CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Pad
for Ceramic Cooktops or a ScotchBrite® Multi-Purpose No Scratch blue
scrub pad.
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.
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
Heavy, Burned-On Residue
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.
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.
For additional protection, after all
residue has been removed, polish the
entire surface with CERAMA BRYTE®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and a
paper 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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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
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Installation
30s Electric Cooktop
Instructions
“If you have questions, call 800.GE.CARES or visit our website at: GEAppliances.com”
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
•
IMPORTANT ³ Save these instructions
for local inspector’s use.
•
IMPORTANT ³ 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.
JP256
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
Junction Box
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Pencil
WARNING ³ This appliance must be
properly grounded.
ATTENTION INSTALLER ³ 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.
Phillips-Head
Screwdriver
1/4s Nut Driver
Ruler or Straightedge
Wire Nuts
Saber Saw
1/8s Drill Bit & Electric
or Hand Drill
PARTS INCLUDED
Foam Tape
12
Safety Glasses
2 Hold-Down Brackets
6 Hex-Head Screws
(4 required, 2 extra)
2 Thumbscrews
Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY 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 5s beyond the bottom of the cabinets. Cabinet
installation above the cooktop may be no deeper
than 13s.
• 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.
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
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Installation Instructions
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
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
A
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
B
package from the cooktop before beginning
installation.
Literature
Foam
Packaging
Package
Remove Installation Instructions from
C
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
D
you need before starting the installation of the
cooktop.
Cooktop
Your home must provide the adequate
E
electrical service needed to safely and
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properly use your cooktop. (Refer to section on
electrical requirements.)
When installing your cooktop in your home,
F
make sure all local codes and ordinances are
followed exactly as stated.
Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and
G
cabinets around the cooktop can withstand
heat (up to 200°F) generated by the cooktop.
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Installation Instructions
PREPARING THE OPENING
The following MINIMUM clearance dimensions
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must be maintained.
13s MAX. depth of unprotected
overhead cabinets
30s MIN.
clearance from
countertop to
unprotected
overhead
surface
1-3/4s MIN. clearance
from cutout to side wall
on the left of the unit
1-3/4s MIN.
clearance from
cutout to side wall
on the right of the
unit
18s MIN. height
from countertop to
nearest cabinet on
either side of unit
If a 30s clearance between the cooking surface
and overhead combustible materials or metal
cabinets cannot be maintained, a minimum
clearance of 24s is required and the underside
of the cabinets above the cooktop must be
protected with not less than 1/4s insulating
millboard covered with sheet metal not less than
0.0122s thick.
OVERALL COOKTOP DIMENSIONS
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21-1/2s
Cooktop
15-15/16s
17-1/8s
3s
19-15/16s
OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS
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DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES
To ensure accuracy, it is best to make a template
when cutting the opening in he counter.
1-3/4s MIN.
clearance from
cutout to left or
right side walls
20-1/8s
width
2s MIN. between
cutout and the
wall behind
the cooktop
2-3/4s MIN.
from front edge
of cutout and
front edge of
countertop
of cutout
HORIZONTA INSTALLATION WITH CONTROLS AT
THE FRONT
In this installation, the cooktop must be installed
with the control knobs toward the front edge.
1-3/4s MIN.
clearance from
cutout to left or
right side walls
16-1/8s
width
2s MIN. between
cutout and the
wall behind
the cooktop
2-3/4s MIN.
from front edge
of cutout and
front edge
of countertop
of cutout
16-1/8s depth
of cutout
20-1/8s depth
of cutout
One and one-half inches
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(1-1/2s) minimum vertical
clearance between
the cooktop bottom
and any combustible
1-1/2s Min.
Vertical Clearance
surfaces.
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 25s
deep. Observe all minimum clearances at the front,
rear and sides.
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Installation Instructions
PREPARING THE OPENING (CONT.)
OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS
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DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES
(cont.)
Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and
cabinets around the cooktop can withstand
heat (up to 200°F) generated by the cooktop.
Wall coverings,
cabinets and
countertop must
withstand heat up
to 200°F.
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE COOKTOP
INSTALLING THE JUNCTION BOX
1
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 58s long.
Install junction box so
that it can be reached
through the front of the
cabinet.
5s
Min.
ATTACH FOAM TAPE
3
Apply the foam tape around the outer edge of
the glass. Do not overlap the foam tape.
Bottom of Cooktop
Foam Tape
Cooktop
Glass
LOCATE MOUNTING PARTS
4
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.
IMPORTANT:
located where it will allow considerable slack in the
conduit for serviceability.
PROTECT SURFACE OF COOKTOP
2
Place a towel or tablecloth onto the
countertop. Lay the cooktop upside down
onto the protected surface.
Bottom of Cooktop
Cloth under Cooktop
The junction box must be
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE COOKTOP (CONT.)
INSERT COOKTOP INTO CUTOUT
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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.
Cooktop
ATTACH HOLD-DOWN BRACKETS
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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.
Cooktop Countertop
IMPORTANT: Turn the thumbscrew until it touches
the bottom of the countertop. Do not overtighten.
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Installation Instructions
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When making the wire connections, use the
A
entire length of conduit provided. The conduit
must not be shortened.
With the cooktop in place, open the front of
B
the cabinet door.
Insert the wires from the conduit through the
C
opening of the junction box.
Red
Ground
Connect the red and black leads from the
D
Strain Relief Clamp
Black
cooktop conduit to the corresponding leads
in the junction box.
Red
Ground wire
location
Black
Once the connections are made, secure wires
E
together using wire nuts.
Red
Strain Relief Clamp
Ground
Black
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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CHECKLISTS
Installation Instructions
PRE-TEST CHECKLIST
1
Remove all protective film, if present, and any
A
stickers.
Check to be sure that all wiring is secure and
B
not pinched or in contact with moving parts.
Check level of appliance.
C
Check that the cooktop is properly grounded.
D
OPERATION CHECKLIST
2
Remove all items from the top of the cooktop
A
surface.
Turn on the power to the cooktop. Verify that
B
all surface burners operate properly.
Check that the circuit breaker is not tripped
C
nor the house fuse blown.
Check that conduit is securely connected to
D
the junction box.
See troubleshooting list.
E
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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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
surface
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.
bottoms being used or before use. Use cookware with smooth bottoms.
Cookware with rough • Be sure cookware bottoms and cookware are clean
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 *ODVVVXUIDFH³SRWHQWLDOIRUSHUPDQHQWGDPDJH
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
on of surface elements
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.
Improper cookware • Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling.
being used. See Surface elements cycle on and off section.
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Notes
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