GE JP330L, JP331L, JP332L, JP333L Use and Care Manual

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SoRdDhk Cootip

Appliance Registration
Canning Tips

Care and Cleaning
Controls

Cooking Guide
Cookware Tips

Energy-Saving Tips
Features

Model and Serial Numbers
Problem Solver

Repair Service
Safety Instructions

Sensi-Temp~

Warranty

Models

Control

Back Cover

JP330L
JP331L
JP332L
JP333L

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10

12

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69

7

4
5

2

13
15

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6

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your Cooktop,

read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new cooktop
properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.

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are also on the Consumer Product

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came with your cooktop. Before
sending in this card, please write

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page 13. It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.

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Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service
concerning your cooktop.

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Use cookware of medium weight
aluminum, with tight-fitting covers,
and flat bottoms which completely
cover the heated portion of the
solid disk element.

●

Cook fresh vegetables with a
minimum amount of water in a
covered pan.

●

Watch foods when bringing them

quictiy

to cooking temperatures at
Maximum heat. When food
reaches cooking temperature,
reduce heat immediately to lowest
setting that will keep it cooking.

●

Use residual heat whenever
possible. For example, when
cooking

e~s

in the shell, bring
water and eggs to boil, then turn to
OFF position and cover with lid to
complete the cooking.

●

Always turn solid disk element

OFF before removing cookware.

●

Use correct heat for cooking task:
(see illustrations of control knobs
on page 6).

HI (7)—for rapid boil (if time
allows, do not use HI heat to start).

MEDIUM HI (5-6)—quick

browning.

MED (4)—sIow
WAW

(2-3)—finish cooking most

frying.

quantities, simmer-double boiler
heat, finish cooking, and special
for small quantities.

LO (l)—to maintain serving
temperature of most foods.

●

When boiling water for tea or

ody

coffee, heat

amount needed.
It is not economical to boil a
container full of water for one
or two cups.

●

Have pan on the element, ready to

cook, before the heat is

turned

on.

Cooktop

Features

1.

Controls for solid disk

elemenk.

2.

Sensi-Temp~

Indicating

3.

?

.

L

L

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disk

elemen~.

4.

Reguhr solid disk

5.

Sensi-Temp~

element.

6

Tempered glass top.

control

lighh

for solid

elemenk.

solid disk

Solid Disk Elements

Before

Sotid

for the Hrst

The top working surfaces of
the new solid disk elements have
a protective coating that
hardened before using the elements
for the first time. To harden this
coating, the solid disk elements

shotid

heat setting without a pan for

3 to 5 minutes.

There will be some smoke and
odor; this is normal. Heating of

the
the stainless steel element trim
rings and temperature sensors to
a gold color.

THE SOLID DISK ELEMENT

PROTE~IVE

HARDENED ~ HELP
THE ELEMENT OVER ITS LIFE.

Usi~

Disk

be

heated

sotid

disk element

COATING MUST BE

Your

Elemen@

me

must

at the maximum

WM

change

PR~E~

be

@neral

About

Using a solid disk element
is quite similar to using an electric
coil, with which you probably are

familiar. With both types of surface
units you will enjoy the cleanliness
of electricity and the benefits of
retained heat in the elements.
However, there are differences.

●

Solid disk elements do N~ glow
red, even at the maximum heat
setting.

c

Solid disk elements reach
temperature a little slower, and
hold heat longer, than conventional
elements. Solid disk elements have
very even heat distribution. Since
solid disk elements hold heat
longer, you may wish to turn the
element off sooner, and take
advantage of the
amount of

the

quantity and type of food, the
material and thickness of the pan
and the setting used for cooking.

Information

Sotid

Disk Elements

residud

residud

heat depends on

cooktop

heat. The

●

The red dot in the center of
the solid disk element indicates
built-in temperature limiters that
automatically reduce the heat if a

the

pan boils dry, if
turned on without a pan or if the
pan is not making enough contact

the

with
The red dots will wear off with use
without affecting the performance
of the elements.

●

On
cool before cleaning element area.

●

you a step closer to easier cleanup,
because the cooking surface is

sealed against spills and there are

no drip pans or burner box to clean.

●

bottomed cookware, not
that is warped, convex, or concave.

hproper

unsatisfactory cooking results.

surface of the element.

There

is retained

boilovers,

Solid disk element cooking takes

You must use proper

cookware will cause

element is

h=t

in the element.

wait for element to

flat-

coo-

5

Contro~

Infinite Heat

Your solid disk elements and their
controls are designed to give you an
infinite choice of heat settings.

At both OFF and HI settings,
there is a slight niche. When
turning the control knob either
clockwise or counterclockwise to
one of these positions, you will feel
the control “click” into the niche.

When cooking in a quiet kitchen,
you may hear slight “clicking”
sounds—an indication that the heat
settings you selected are being
maintained.

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

Guide for Using Heats
HI

(n—Bring

~D~

broil; maintain fast boil on large
amount of food.

~D

maintain slow boil on large amount
of food.

WW

at HI; cook with
covered pan.

~

(l)–Steam rice,

serving temperature of most foods.

N~:

1. At HI (7) or MEDIUM HI (5-6),
never leave food

Boilovers
spillovers

2. At LO (1) or WARM (2-3), melt
chocolate, butter on small element.

HI

(4)—Saute and brown;

(2-3)–Cook after starting

cause smoking; greasy
may catch fire.

Controk

water to boil.

(5-6)–Fast fry, pan

litie

water in

ce~;

maintain

unattendd.

Semi-WmpTM

This control allows you to pre­select the heat setting. To turn the
element ON,

knob counterclockwise.

feel a “click” at the OFF position.
The automatic element senses the

temperature of the pan and regulates

it according to the setting selected.

When turned on, the
element always begins with fill
power, no matter where the knob

is set. When the temperature
corresponding to that setting has
been reached, the element cycles
OFF and ON to

selected setting. Even when the
dial is set at minimum, the element
begins on full power until the

selected heat setting is reached.
The

Sensi-Temp

bum food when the correct setting

is selected. For example, baked
beans, chocolate and mashed
potatoes can be left on the

Temp

element without scorching or
burning. Food may dehydrate if left
on but the heat sensing device will

not let the food or pan overheat

beyond the setting.

Cooktop

with the number of elements that
are on. With 3 or 4 elements turned
on, surface
so be careful when touching the

cooktop.

temperatures increase

Control

push in

temperatm

and

turn the

You will

Sensi-Temp

maintiin

element will not

the

are high,

Sensi-

How

to

Set the

Step 1:

push down.

Step 2:

heat setting.

Control must be pushed in to set
only from OFF position. When
control is in any position other
than OFF, it maybe 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.

Grasp control knob and

Turn the knob to desired

Controk

6

Cookwm

~PS

For cooking on solid disk
elements, the use of appropriate
cookware is very important.

●

Aluminum cookware conducts

heat faster than other metals,

●

Cast iron and coated cast iron
containers are slow to absorb heat,
but generally cook evenly at
minimum or medium heat settings.

●

Glass cookware should be used

ody

as the manufacturer describes.

. Do not use a wire trivet or any
other kind of heat-retarding pad

between the cookware and the
element.

●

Good pans have a thick, flat

bottom which absorbs the heat from
the element. The thick, flat bottom
provides good heat distribution
from the element to the food. This
cooking process requires little
water, fat or electricity.

—

●

Pans with thin, uneven bottoms
do not adequately utilize the heat
coming from the element. The food

to be cooked may burn and require
more time and electricity. You
would also have to add more fat or
water.

. Don’t use pans with rounded
bottoms. They don’t have enough
contact with the solid disk element
to cook properly.

●

Use pans of the correct diameter

ody.

They should be slightly larger
than the solid disk element so

spillovers
cookto~
eleme~t.

will flow onto the

and not bake onto the

A damp cloth is sufficient
to remove the spill. Pans should not
overhang more than 1 inch beyond

the element.

●

Place only dry pans on the solid
disk element. Do not place lids on
the element, particularly wet lids.

●

Some special cooking procedures

require specific cookware such as
pressure cookers, deep fat fryers,
etc., All cookware must have flat

co~t

bottoms and be the
cookware should

dso

size. The

be covered,

if applicable to the cooking process.

Rns

with uneven bottoms are not

suitible.

. Except in pressure cooking
with water and water bath canning,

shodd

not extend mo~

men

canning pots do

~etting

cooktop.

ody

causes

a

●

To optimize cooking time and
energy usage, you should use a
pan that is sized correctly for the
cooking process, with a well-fitted
lid to avoid evaporation loss, and
cook with as

litie

water or fat as
possible. If the pan is too small,
energy is wasted and spillage can
flow onto the solid disk element.

fi

check how a pan

1.

Put

1 inch of water into the pan.

wfll

perform on a

2. Bring water to a boil and
observe the pattern of the
bubbles as the water comes to

canning pots
than 1 inch beyond the surface
solid disk element and should have
flat bottoms.
not meet this description, the use of
the maximum heat
excessive heat buildup and may
result in damage to the
See “Home Canning Tips” on
page 10 for further information.

sotid &kelement:

confirms a good heat transfer and
a good pot.

4. Bubbles localized in
portion of the bottom indicate

a boil. uneven contact of the pan to the

3. A uniform pattern of bubbles
across the

bottom

of the pan

element, uneven heat transfer,
and an unsuitable pot.

of

a

7

CooMng

Guide

S~ested

Heat

Setti%s

(See illustrations of control

I

Food

Beverages

Cocoa 2-3—heat milk.

Coffee
Percolator-type

Breads

French Toast,
Pancakes,
Grilled Sandwich

Butter

Cereals

Cornmeal, Grits,
Oatmeal

Meat, Fish, Poultry

Bacon

Sausage Patties

Start

HI—bring water to perk. LO—maintain gentle but

5–preheat skillet 4-8
minutes.

LO—allow about 5 to 10
minutes to melt.

HI—cover, bring water
to a boil.

HI—cook until just starting

to sizzle.

at

Setting

Cover,

hobs

Regular Element

Complete at Setting

LO—finish heating.

steady perk.

5—finish cooking. Preheat skillet 4 to 5 minutes at 350-450,

LO-2—add cereal and finish
timing according to package
directions.

5-6—finish cooking.

on page 6).

Sensi-Tempw

Bring to a boil at 250.

Place coffee in basket and water in pot. To
perk, set at 275. To keep hot, set at 175.

add food.

Minimum—allow about 5 to 10 minutes
to

melt.

Bring water to a boil at 225, add cereal and
time according to package directions.

Cook on

350-425.

Element

Heat milk at 200.

Swiss Steak,
Pot Roast, braised

Chicken, fried

Chicken, Shrimp

Deep-fried

Lamb Chops,
Hamburgers,
Link Sausage, pan-fried
Thin Steaks

Stewed Chicken,
Corned Beef,
Tongue,

Pastas

Macaroni,
Noodles,
Spaghetti

etc.—

Simmering

HI—melt fat, then 4-5 to

brown. Add liquid.

HI—melt fat, then 4-5 to
brown chicken, cover.

HI—heat oil.

HI—preheat skillet, then
grease lightly.

HI—bring liquid to
steaming.

HI—bring salted water
to a boil in a covered
utensil, add pasta

so boiling does not stop.

slowly

LO-2—simmer until tender,
covered.

LO-2—cook until tender.

34

to HI—maintiin

temperature.

4-5—brown meat and cook
to

desird

doneness.

LO-2—covered, cook until
fork tender. (Water should
slowly boil. ) For very large
amounts
needed.

6-HI—maintain a rolling

boil, cook until tender. For

large amounts, HI maybe
needed to keep water at

rolling boil throughout
entire cooking

MED heat may be

time.

Brown meat on 350, then switch to 175 to
200, simmer until tender.

Brown chicken on 400, switch to 200 to
finish cooking.

425-475—to heat and maintain temperature.

Preheat skillet and cook on 300-400.

Preheat skillet and cook on 425-475.

475—bring a large amount of water to boil,
then switch to 200-350 to simmer.

475—bring a large amount of water to boil,
add pasta and cook on 350.

Popcorn

HI—heat, until popcorn
starts to pop.

2-3—finish popping.

8

3@—Place oil and popcorn in pan, cover

and cook until it stops popping.

S~ested

Food

Heat

SettiWs

Regular Element

Start at Setting Complete at Setting

Sensi-Temp~

Element

Rice

Chocolate LO-2–allow

Desserts

Candy

Pudding and
Pie Filling

Eggs

Cooked-in-Shell HI—bring water to a boil,

Fried, Scrambled ~—melt

—

Poached

Sauces

HI—cover, bring water to
a boil. according to package

minutes to melt through,
stir to smooth.

2-3–cook.

I

2-3—cook according to

package directions.

I

add eggs. for soft-cooked 3 to 4

HI–bring water to boil, add
eggs.

HI—melt fat.

about 10 to 15

butter, add

e~s.

LO-2–cover, finish timing

directions.

Follow recipe.

I
I

OFF–time accordingly,

minutes or hard-cooked

15 to 20 minutes.

LO—stirring to desired

doneness.

LO—finish cooking.

2-3—finish cooking.

Add rice to water, cover, cook on 200
according to package directions.

Minimum-~0—dlow

minutes to melt through.

Place ingredients in pan and cook following

package directions on 200.

Heat water on 200, cook 22 to 24 minutes.

Melt butter on 275, then add eggs.

Heat water on 250, add eggs, cook 3 to 5
minutes.

Melt fat and cook on 200.

about 10 to

E

Soup, Stews

Vegetables

Fresh

Frozen

Fried

Deep-Fat Frying

In-Pouch HI—cover, bring water

Saute HI—heat oil or melt butter;

N~E:

Temperature and time are suggested guidelines only. You may vary them to suit your cooking habits and needs.

HI—heat up liquid. LO—simmer.

HI—cover, bring salted
water to a boil.

HI—cover, bring salted 2-3—cook according to time
water and vegetables to a
boil.

HI—preheat skillet and oil 2-3—cook until desired
or fat.

HI—heat oil. 4-HI—maintain

to a boil.

add vegetables.

2-3—cook 10-30 minutes,
depending on tenderness of
vegetable.

on package.

tenderness is reached.

temperature.

3-4—finish timing as
directed on package.

3-4—cook until desired
doneness is reached.

Heat and simmer on 200.

Place fresh vegetables in pan with water,
cover and cook on

Place frozen vegetables in pan with water,
cover and cook at 225.

Preheat skillet and oil at 275, add food and
cook until tender.

Heat oil and fry food at 425475, use a

candy thermometer to monitor temperature.

Bring water to boil and cook at 225-250.

Heat oil or melt butter on 200, then cook

vegetables to desired doneness.

200.

9

Home

Cantiq ~ps

Canning should be done on

cooktop only.

In surface cooking, the use of
cookware extending more than

l-inch beyond edge of cooking
element’s trim ring is not
recommended. However, when
canning with water-bath or
pressure canner, larger-diameter
cookware may be used. This is
because boiling water temperatures

(even under pressure) are not
harmful to cooktop surfaces
surrounding the cooking element.

HOWEVER, DO
LARGE DIAMETER CANNERS

~HER

OR

~

FOR
FOODS
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 heating units.

~HER

N~

USE

LARGE DIAMETER

FR~G

OR

BOm~G

THAN WATER.

Observe
in

Canni~

1.

Be sure the canner
center of
your cooktop or its location does
not allow the canner to be centered
on the cooking element, use
smaller-diameter canners 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
solid disk element and take too
long to boil water.

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.

N~E:

operated on low power (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
fastest heating of large quantities of
water.

Followi~ Wink

fik

over the

the

cooking element. If

If your cooktop is being

H~

tap water for

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.

Solid disk
cool down more slowly than
other conventional
Because of this difference, after
you have adjusted the controls it
is very important to make sure
the prescribed boil or pressure
levels are maintained for the
required time.

The solid disk
temperature limiters that help

prevent damage to the cooktop. -

If the bottom of your canner is
not flat, the solid disk element
can overheat, triggering the
temperature limiters to turn the
unit off for a time. This will stop
the boil or reduce the pressure in
the canner.

Since you must make sure to
process the canning jars for the
prescribed time, with no
interruption in processing time,
you cannot can on solid disk

elemenk

enough.

elemenb

if your canner is not flat

heat up and

elementi.

elemenk

have

10

Questions and Answers

—

Q. May I can foods and preserves
on my solid disk

A. Yes,

designed for canning purposes.
Check the manufacturer’s
instructions and recipes for
preserving foods. Be sure canner
is flat-bottomed and fits over the

center of the solid disk element.

Since canning generates large
amounts of steam, be careful to
avoid burns from steam or heat.

Q.

element smoke when
it on?

A.

normal and necessary. A rust
preventative is applied to each
element at the factory. When the
unit is turned on for the first time,
the coating will burn off the
element areas. This takes
approximately five minutes and
should be done without any pans
on the element. Otherwise, the
coating will stick to the pan.

but only use containers

Why does the solid disk

This initial smoking is both

elemenk?

I first

turn

Q. Why is the cooktop hot to
the touch?

A.

More heat is transferred to the
cooktop by the solid disk elements
than by conventional coils because
the elements are clamped securely
to the cooktop. This, of course,
eliminates
inside the cooktop chassis. The
secret to keeping the cooktop
comfortably cooler is to turn the
cooktop on only after the cookware
and its contents are placed on the

element. More heat
transferred to the cookware and the
food rather than the cooktop. In
either case, however, the cooktop
temperature will not cause damage
to the cabinets, countertops or
cookware.

Q. Why am I overcooking my
food?

A.

The solid disk elements are

very energy-efficient
heat much longer than coil
Food will boil or fry three to five
minutes after the controls are turned

off. We recommend that you begin
cooking at lower settings than you
have in the past and gradually

increase or decrease heat as desired.

The energy savings are significant.

spillovers

from getting

will

then be

and

retain their

elemens.

Q. Can I use special cooking
equipment like an oriental wok?

A.

Cookware without flat surfaces

life

is not recommended. The

your solid disk element can be

shortened and the cooktop can be
damaged from the high heat needed
for this type of cooking.

Q.

Why is the porcelain finish on

my containers coming

A.

If you select a heat setting

higher than required for the

con~iner

the finish may smoke, crack, pop,
or burn depending on the pot or
pan. Also, a too high heat for long
periods, and small amounts of dry

food, may damage the finish.

material, and leave it,

of

offl

Q.

Why does it

to cook my food?

The extra time it takes compared

A.

to the conventional coil element is
measured in seconds, not minutes.

These few seconds are due to the
greater mass of the solid disk
element. If the food is cooking

slowly, it is because the pots and
pans are warped or have an uneven
bottom surface. If flat-bottomed
pots and pans are used, cooking
performance of the solid disk
element closely parallels that of
the coil element with less energy
consumption.

bke

a long time

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Care and

Note: Let cooktop parts cool before touching or handling.

Cleati~

Proper care and cleaning are

wtil

important so your cooktop
you efficient and satisfactory

service. Follow these directions

carefully in caring for your cooktop

to assure safe and proper

maintenance.

Solid Disk

The solid disk elements are made
of high strength cast-iron alloy. The
trim rings are stainless steel.

The surface has a heat-resistant

coating to preserve the surface of

the element.

any boiled-over material on the
element should be removed as soon

as possible with a slightly damp

cloth. The element should then be

dried

by switching on for a few
minutes. After it cools, wipe lightly
with cooking oil.

Clean very dirty solid disk
elements with a little cleaning
powder (such as Comet” cleanser)
or with a scouring pad.

The matte black surface can be
maintained by treating it periodically
with Cello
is available from your GE supplier.
Use the applicator to apply a very
thin coating of
entire element surface. ~m the
element on high for several minutes
to bake the polish to the element.
When the element is cooled, rub
lightly with a cloth or paper towel
to remove any excess polish. Before
next use, bum off the element by
means of a short preheating period.
A slight amount of smoke and odor
will occur.

Elernen@

Afier

the unit cools,

Electrol”

polish which

the

polish to the

give

Cooking at home and pre-delivery
factory testing will permanently
change the stainless steel trim ring
to a gold color. This is a normal
characteristic of
will not affect the operation or
performance of your elements. The
stainless steel trim ring can be
cleaned with a good quality
steel cleaner. This will also restore
the trim ring to its original color,
until it is reheated.

Failure to maintain
elements as directed will result in
defacing the surface over a period
of time primarily due to corrosion
as the elements are made of cast
iron construction.

Do not use covers over the
elements. An element turned on
while the cover is in place can
permanently damage the cooktop.
Covers can
may cause the elements to rust.

staidess

dso

trap moisture which

steel and

tie

solid disk

sofid

stiess

disk

Glms

The glass 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 around the solid disk
elements 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 top is cool, spray it with glass
or window cleaner. Avoid the use
of cleaning powders or harsh
abrasives that may scratch the
surface.

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If You Need Service

To obtain service, see your warranty

on the back page of this book.
We’re proud of our service and

want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who

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

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details-including
your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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

Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Chicago, Illinois 60606

Wacker

Drive

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YOUR COOKTOP

WARRAN~

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS

N~

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

any part of

because of a manufacturing defect.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL

FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY
For the second through fifth year

from date of original purchase, we

will provide, free of charge, a

replacement solid element surface
heating unit if the element fails

because of a manufacturing
defect. You pay for the service trip
to your home and service labor
charges. This warranty does not
cover
wiring, or switches.

●

se~icetriPstoYourhometo

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions

about operating the product,

Dlease

Consumer Affairs office at the

address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer

800.626.2000

consumer information service

● Improper installation.

the

cooktop

Sensi-Temp’M

contact vour dealer or our

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that fails

components,

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 you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer
servicers during normal working
hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
SERVICE, GENERAL

HOTPOINT

GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE@ SERVICE.

● 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.

● Damage to product caused

bv

accident, fire, floods or acts

Oi

God,

WARRAN~R

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

D.C.

In Alaska the

Care”

ELECTRIC-

FACTORY SERVICE or

IS

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

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If you have an installation problem,

contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing

adequate electrical, gas, exhausting

and other connecting facilities.

Some

states

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 consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

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

Warrantor: General Electric Company

futiher

If

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

help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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