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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

●

To minimize the possibility of burns,

ignition of flammable

matmials

and spillage,
turn cookware handles toward the center of the

cooktog

Calrod

●

Always turn surface

without extending

surface

wits.

burner to OFF bafore

over

any nearby

removing cookware.

●

Always turn surface

unit to

OFF

before

removing cookware.

●

To

avoid

the possibility of a burn or electric

shock,

all

coils are
remove the

●

Don’t immerse or soak removable surface

units.

●

When

always

be

surface units

cool b~fore

mdL

Don’t

put them in a dishwasher.

cooking

pork,

txwtain

iwe

that the controls for

at

(M?F

@tempting to

follow

the directions

position and

lift

or

all

exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least

I’K)*F. ‘I’M

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

safe

to eat,

the

meat will be

*

Carefully

watch foods

flame setting,

o

Foods

Frost

foods

for frying should @e

cm frozen

can cause

ftis or

hot fat to

sides of pan.

●

Use

least possible

shallow er deep-fat
full ~f fat

●

If a combination af

in

can cause

frying!

stir together

melt slowly.

*

Always

* USE a

possible to

heat f~t

slowly, and watch as it heats.

deep fat thwmomde~ whenever

prewm.t

smoking point.

SAW

INSTRUCTIONS

THESE

being fried at high

as dry as possible.

moisture on fresh

bubble up

amount

of fat
frying. Filling

qillcwms

when food is added.

oils or fats wiIl

before

heating, m as fats

and over

for

effective

the

pan too

be used

overheating fat beyond the

—

—

o

Use proper pan size-This appliance is equipped

with one or more surface units of different size.
Select cookware
to cover the surface unit

having

flat bottoms

coiL The

large enough

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

●

Never leave surface units unattended at high

heat settings.
greasy

●

Be

spillovers.

sure drip pans and vent ducts are

130ilover causes smokhg

that may

catch on

d!fkiency.

and

fire.

not

covered and are in place. Their absence during
cooking could damage cooktop parts and wiring.

●

Don’t

use aluminum foil to line drip pans.
Misuse could result in a shock, fm hazard or
damage to

* only

earthenware or
suitable for cooktop service; others may
because of

the

cooktop.

certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,

other glazed containers are

break

the

sudden change in temperature.

—

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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.

●

Don’t attempt to repair or replace any part

of

your cooktop unless it is specifically
recommended in this book. All other servicing

should be referred to a qualified technician.

●

Before performing any

service$

I

l)ISCONNECT

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

OFF

THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

Using

●

Your Cooktop

Do not leave children alom+ehildren

should

not be left alone or unattended in an area where an
appliance is in use. They should never be allowed
to set or stand on any part of the appliance.

●

Don’t allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on

the cooktop.

●

CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST

CHILDREN SHOULD

IN CABINETS ABOVE A

NOT

BE STORED

COOKTOP—

CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE

T(3

COOKTC)P

TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE
SERIOUSLY INJURED.

●

Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments

while

using

the appliance. Flammable

mate

could be ignited if brought in contact with hot

Calrod@

surface units

and

may cause

severe

bums.

●

Use

only

near open

flames

use a towel or

dry pot

moist or

damp pot holders on hot
surfaces may result

stwun.

Do

not

when

lifting cookware. Do

other

bulky cloth in

holders—

in

bums from

let potholders come

not

place

of a pot

holder.

●

For

your

safety, never

use your appliamx

for

warming or heating the room.

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by covering pan completely with
cookie sheet or flat
pan can be put out by covering

-.

* m not use wmer on grease fires.

Never

pick up a flaming pan. Turn

burner.

off --.-----> -..

.

then smotb= fl~rn~~m pan

tra,

--’

-’-’’:-a

well fiffm~

.Ww.v v.,...

%%

baking soda

1

or, if available, a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.

●

Do

not

store

flammable materials near

th~ coaktop.

●

Keep hood and grease filters

good venting and to avoid grease

foods

* When flaming

the

fan

off. The fan, if operating, may spread

are under the hood, turn

clean

to maintain

fires.

the flames.

●

Do not

materhds

* Du rmt

may be
dark in

let cooking

grease or other flammable

accumulate on the cooktop.

touch snrfm?e unit% The- Q*

hot em

color.

1

IrfCWVQ

or let clothing

areas;
Potentially hot surfaces include the

aIlow

su

cboktop

and

areas facing the cooktop.

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nextpage)

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CONTROLS

Infinite Heat Controls

At both OFF and HI positions, there is a slight
niche so control “clicks” at those positions; “click” on

the word HI marks the highest setting; the lowest

setting is the word LO. In a quiet kitchen, you may
hear slight “clicking” sounds during cooking,
indicating heat settings selected are being maintained.

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

How to Set the Controls

Step 1. Grasp control knob and

push down.

Step 2. Turn the knob to desired
heat setting.

Guide for Using Heats

HI (7)—Bring water to a

MEDIUM HIGH (5-@—Fast fry, pan broil;

maintain fast boil on large amount of food.

MED (4)—Saute and brown; maintain slow boil on

large amount of food.

MEDIUM

cook with little water in covered pan.

LO (l)—Maintain serving temperature of most foods.
NOTE:

1. At HI (7) or MEDIUM HIGH (5–6), never leave

food unattended.

spillovers

2. At LO (1) or MEDIUM LOW (2–3), melt

chocolate, butter on small element.

LOW(2-3)-Cook

may catch fire.

boil.

Boilovers

after starting at HI;

cause smoking; greasy

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Control must be pushed

set only from OFF position.
When control is in any position

other than OFF, it may be

rotated without pushing in.

Be sure you turn the control knob
to OFF when you finish cooking.
An indicator light will glow when

a surface unit is on.

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Feature Index

1 Model and Serial Numbers

(Located on the wire cover

under the

2 Infinite-Heat Controls
3

Calrod”

Indicator Light
4 Plug-In
5 Tilt-Lock 3-in-1 Surface Unit
6 3-in-1 Surface Unit Selector Knob

cooktop)

Surface Unit “ON”

Cah-od”

Surface Units

Explained

on page

16

7, 11

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2

6

11

7

5

Cookware

COOKING TIPS

—

Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware. Aluminum
cookware conducts heat faster than other metals.
iron and coated cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb

heat, but generally cook evenly at low to medium heat

settings. Steel pans may cook unevenly if not combined

with other metals.
For best cooking results pans should be flat on the

bottom. Match the size of the saucepan to the size of
the surface unit. The pan should not extend over the
edge of the trim ring more than l“.

Cast-

Right Wrong

Deep Fat Frying

Do not overfill cookware with fat that may spill over when adding food.
Frosty foods bubble vigorously. Watch food frying at high temperatures.
Keep range and hood clean from grease.

Wok Cooking

Do

not use woks that

you use only a
bottomed wok. They

‘erecommendthat

are available at your

local retail store.

flat-

have support rings

~

useofthesetypes~f

woks, with or without
the ring in place, can be
dangerous. Placing the
ring over the surface
unit will cause a build-up of heat that will damage the
porcelain cooktop. Do not try to use such woks
without the ring. Your could be seriously burned if the
wok tipped over.

Over 1”

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The 3-in 1

Calrod@

surface unit allows a choice of 4-inch, 6-inch or

8-inch heating pattern to match the size of the cookware being used.

How to Use It

1. Set appropriate pan on the unit.

2. Turn 3-in-1 Surface Unit Selector knob the select
unit size. The unit may be used as an 8-inch, 6-inch

or 4-inch unit to accommodate large, medium-sized
or small cookware. Match unit size selection to size
of cookware.

LARGE—8-inch unit.

TurrI

switch to 8 when using
large cookware that completely
covers the unit (3-quart to 6-quart
saucepans or 8 to 10-inch skillets).
Then select desired heat setting.

MEDIUM—6-inch unit.

Turn switch to 6 when using
medium-sized cookware that
does not completely cover the
unit (2 to

2!&quart

saucepans
or 6 to 7-inch skillets). Then
select desired heat setting.

1

SMALL4-inch

unit.

Turn switch to 4 when using

small cookware about 4 inches in

diameter (l-quart saucepan). Then

select desired heat setting.

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Control Knobs

CARE AND CLEANING

—

The control knobs may be removed for cleaning.
To remove knob, pull

knob is difficult to remove, place a thin cloth (like a
handkerchief) or a piece of string under and around
the knob edge and pull up.

Wash knobs in soap and water but do not soak.

Avoid getting water down into the knob stem holes.
To replace knob, locate the groove in each side of

the knob stem. One of the grooves contains a spring
clip and the other groove is clear. Locate the molded

rib inside the knob. Fit the molded rib into the clear

groove on the knob stem.

Glass Control

The glass control panel on your cooktop has been tempered to withstand
sudden temperature changes during cooking. Give it the normal care you
would give any glass material.

While it is impact-resistant, avoid scratching it to prevent it from shattering.

If the glass is hot, wipe up spills with a dry cloth or paper towel. When the
surface has cooled, wash, rinse and dry it. Alternately, when the glass is
cool, spray it with glass or window cleaner. Avoid the use of cleaning

powders or harsh abrasives that may scratch the surface.

it

straight off the stem. If

Panel

M

Spring C

e

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Surface Units

Spatters and spills burn away when coils are

heated. At the end of the meal, heat soiled surface

units at HI. Let soil burn off for about one minute,

then switch surface units to OFF.
Avoid getting any cleaning materials on the coils. If

you do, wipe off with a damp paper towel before
heating the surface unit.

Clean the area under the drip panhings often.

Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch fire. To
make cleaning easier, tilt-lock units lift up and lock in
the up position, and plug-in units are removable.

CAUTION: Be sure all controls are turned to OFF
and surface units are cool before attempting to lift or

remove them.

After lifting the tilt-lock unit or removing a plug-in
unit, remove the drip pan/rings under the plug-in units
and the trim ring and drip pan under the tilt-lock unit.
Wipe around the edges of the surface unit opening.
Clean the area below the unit. Rinse all washed areas
with a damp cloth or sponge.

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Canning should be done on surface units only.

Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of the
surface unit’s trim ring are not recommended for
most surface cooking. However, when canning with
water-bath or pressure canner, large-diameter

may be used. This is because boiling water
temperatures (even under pressure) are not harmful
to cooktop surfaces surrounding the surface unit.

Calrod@

jots

Observe Following Points in Canning

1.

Be sure the canner fits over the center of the
surface unit. If your range or its location does
not allow the canner to be centered on the cooking
unit, use smaller-diameter pots for good canning
results.

2. Flat-bottomed canners must be used. Do not use
canners with flanged or rippled bottoms (often

found in enamelware) because they don’t make
enough contact with the surface unit and take too
long to boil water.

HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER
CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER
COOKWARE 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 cooktop surfaces surrounding surface units.

3. 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; and the United States Department of
Agriculture Extension Service.

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

NOTE: If your house has low voltage, canning may
take longer than expected, even though directions
have been carefully followed. The process time 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 continuously for the required
time. When canning foods in a pressure canner,
the pressure must be maintained continuously 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.

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CARE AND CLEANING

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Lift-Up Cooktop

Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up

soil, especially grease, may catch fire.

To make cleaning easier, the entire cooktop may be

lifted up and secured with the support rod.
Be sure all

before raising the cooktop. After cleaning under the

cooktop with hot, mild soapy water and a clean cloth,
lower the cooktop. Be careful not to pinch your fingers.

Calrod@

surface units are turned off

Porcelain Enamel Finish

(on some models)

The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but
breakable if misused. This finish is acid-resistant.

However, any acid foods spilled (such as fruit juices,
tomato or vinegar) should not be permitted to remain
on the finish.

Avoid cleaning powders or harsh abrasives which
may scratch the enamel.

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 soap and
water. Rinse well.

For other spills such as fat smatterings,

wash
with soap and water after the surface has cooled.
Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.

CLEANING GUIDE

NOTE: Let cooktop parts cool before touching or handling.

PART MATERIALS TO USE

●

Chrome-Plated
Drip Pans under

Calrod@

Surface

Utits

Soap and

● Stiff-Bristled Brush CLEANING OVEN; they will discolor. Wipe after each cooking, so unnoticed

● Soap-Filled

Scouring Pad

Water

GENERAL DIRECTIONS

Clean with soapy water

spatter will not “burn on” the next time you cook. To remove “burned-on”
spatters, use any or all cleaning materials mentioned. Rub lightly with scouring
pad to prevent scratching of surface.

Brushed Chrome Finish

(on some models)

Clean the brushed chrome top with warm,
soapy water or Bon

Ami@

brand cleanser and

immediately dry it with a clean, soft cloth. Take

care to dry the surface following the “grain.” To help
prevent finger marks after cleaning, spread a thin film
of baby oil on the surface. Wipe away excess oil with
a clean, soft cloth.

or in dishwasher. DO

NOT CLEAN IN A

SELF-

Outside Metal
Finish

Porcelain
Enamel
Drip Pans

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● Soap and Water

● Ammonia Porcelain drip pans can be cleaned in dishwasher or by hand. DO NOT

● Soap-Filled CLEAN IN A SELF-CLEANING OVEN. Place them in a covered container (or

Scouring Pad

Wash, rinse, and then polish with a dry cloth. DO NOT USE steel wool, abrasives,
ammonia, acids, or commercial oven cleaners which may damage the finish.

plastic bag) with 1/4 cup ammonia to loosen soil. Then scrub with scouring
pad if necessary.

Tilt-Lock Unit (on some models)

If your cooktop is equipped
with a 3-in-1 unit, this unit is a

tilt-lock unit.

Tilt-lock units cannot
be removed.

You can lift a tilt-lock unit

upward about 6“ and it will lock
in the up position.

To reposition the tilt-lock unit:

●

Replace

the drip pan into the

recess in the cooktop.

● Put the trim ring in place over the

drip pan. The drip pan must be
under the trim ring.

● Guide the surface unit into place

so it fits evenly into the trim ring.

Plug-In Units

(on some models)

All units except the 3-in-1 unit (on

some models) are plug-in units.

Plug-in units can be removed.

Lift a plug-in unit about 1“ above

the trim ring—just enough to grasp
it—and you can pull it out.

Do not lift a plug-in unit more
than 1 inch. If you do, it may not
lie flat on the trim ring when you
plug it back in.

Repeated lifting of the plug-in
unit more than 1 inch above the
trim ring can permanently
damage the receptacle.

3eceptacle

I

I

Terminals

Drip Pan/Ring

To replace a plug-in unit:

● Place the drip pan/ring into

the surface unit cavity found on
top of the cooktop so the unit
receptacle can be seen through
the opening in the pan.

● Insert the terminals of the plug-in

unit through the opening in the
drip pan and into the receptacle.

● Guide the surface unit into place

so it fits evenly into the trim ring.

CAUTION

● Do not attempt to clean

plug-in surface units in an
automatic dishwasher.

● Do not immerse plug-in surface

units in liquids of any kind.

● Do not bend the plug-in surface

unit plug terminals.

● Do not attempt to clean,

adjust or in any way repair the
plug-in receptacle.

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NOTES

14

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CALROD*

UNITS IX) NOT

WORK PROPERLY

SURFACE

● Difficulty may be in the main distribution pauel of your house caused

blown

oven

m&n circuit breaker, depending on the

brmilwr is
(a

cartridge-type) should be changed

WITH

ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS. If

bkws or

fuse

NOTE: Apartment tenants or

nxmagement

*

Drip pans

~

Surf&%

set

for unit you

●

Surface units are

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circuit

involved, reset

to perform this

are not

unit

fuse, a

circuit breaker

set

securdy

controls are

tire

using.

rmt

plugged in solidly.

tripped

it.

If

oven circuit breaker, the main fuse or the

the control

after

trips again,

condofiinium

check before

in the

moktop,

not properly

nature

of

the powm

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BUT

ONLY BY SOMEONE

doing one

call for service.

owners

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set

or

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YOUR BUILT-IN COOKTOP

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or

cancelled

check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace

parf of the cooktop

because of a manufacturing defect.

●

Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions
about operating the product, please
contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:

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800.626.2000
consumer information service

●

Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing

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that fails

any

This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use in
the

48

mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington,
warranty is the same except that it is

LIMITED because vou must
ship the product to
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.

All warranty service will be
providedby our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer

normal working hours.
Should your appliance need

service during the warranty period
or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).

adequate electrical, gas, exhausting
and other connecting facilities as
described in the Installation
Instructions provided with the
product.

●

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

●

Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose

or used commercially.

c

Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOTRESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

D.C.

In Alaska the

~av

~he

service

Care” servicers during

;hop

to

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

Rii!z!l

5-92 CG

. . . .

. ——

consumc!r

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

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