GE JP349, JP348 Use and Care Manual

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UseandGre

Guide

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Safety instructions....................3,

Operating Instructions, Tips

Appliance Registration .................................2

Canning Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Controls .......................................................6.8

Cookware Tips.........................................9, 10

Cooktop

Features............................................................5

Surface Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Care and Cleaning

Halogen/Radiant

Comparison ....................................6

Cooktop........

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Halogen/Radiant

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Problem Solver

More questions

GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000

Consumer Services ..................15

Important Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2

Removal of Packaging Tape ........................2

Warranty

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Cooktop

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GE Appliances

Models:

164D2966P063

JP348 JP349

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HELP US HELP YOU...

Before using your cooktop, read this guide carefully.

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

Keep it handy If you don’t understand something or need more help,

write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

for answers to your questions.

How to Remove Packaging Tape

The safest way to remove the packaging tape adhesive on new appliances to assure no damage is done to the finish of the product, is an application of a household liquid

dishwashing detergent, mineral oil or cooking

oil. Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak. Wipe dry and then apply an appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface.

NOTE: The plastic tape must be removed from the chrome trim on cooktop parts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label under the cooktop. These numbers

Ownership Registration Card that came with your cooktop. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

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

are

also on the Consumer Product

If you received a damaged cooktop...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the cooktop.

Save time and money. Before you request service...

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. 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.

for some reason you are not happy with the

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

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

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

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, IL 60606

Wacker Drive

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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

●

Have theinstallershow you thelocationofthe

circuit breaker

●

Use this appliance only for its intended use

orfuse.

Mark it for easy reference.

as described in this guide.

●

Be sure your appliance is properly installed and

grounded

by a qualified technician in accordance

with the provided installation instructions.

●

Do not attempt to repair or replace any

part of your cooktop unless it is specifically recommended in this guide.

should be referred to a qualified technician.

●

Before performing any service, DISCONNECT

All other servicing

THE COOKTOP POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

●

Do not leave children

not be ]eft alone or unattended in an area where an

pliance

sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

●

Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang

is in use. They should never be allowed

alone+

hildren

should

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.

●

Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments

while using the appliance.

Be careful when reaching for items stored in cabinets over the cooktop. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot surface unit 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 unit. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a pot holder. Such cloths can catch fire on a hot surface unit.

- wor your safety,

~rming

●

Do not store flammable materials near the

or heating the room.

never use your appliance

for

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 other appliance.

●

Do not let cooking grease or other flammable

materials accumulate on the cooktop.

4’

unit by covering the pan completely with a fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use a multi-

purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher. Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by

covering it with baking soda or, if available, by using multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

●

Clean the cooktop with caution.

or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface unit, be careful to avoid steam bums. Some cleansers can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

When the cooktop is cool, use only Cook Top Cleaning

●

Do not operate the halogetiradiant surface

units if the glass is broken.

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.

●

Use care when touching the cooktop.

The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off.

●

Do not touch the surface units.

may be hot enough to bum even though they are dark in color. During and after use, do not touch,

or let clothing or other flammable materials contact the surface units or areas nearby surface units; allow sufficient time for cooling, first.

Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.

When

exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat.

●

,; ~“

Do not use water on grease fires. Never

pick up a flaming pan.

off. Smother a flaming pan on surface

Creme

brand cleaner to clean the cooktop.

cooking pork,

Turn the controls

well-

If a wet sponge

Spillovers

These surfaces

follow the directions

170°F.

This assures that,

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~PORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

●

Never leave the surface units unattended at

high heat settings.

greasy

●

Use proper pan size—

flat bottoms

spillovers

Iarge

Boilovers

that may catch on

enough to cover the surface

cause smoking and

fire,

Select cookware having

unit’s heating area. The 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 surface unit will also improve efficiency. See the Cookware Tips section of the guide.

Never try to move a pan of hot fat,

especially

a deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.

●

Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,

earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for cooktop surface; others may break because of the sudden change in temperature.

●

To minimize the possibility of burns,

ignition of flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the cooktop without extending over nearby surface units.

●

Always keep combustible wall coverings,

curtains or drapes

a safe distance away from

your cooktop.

●

Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot

holders and other linens

a safe distance away

from your cooktop.

●

Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils

or food on the cooktop when not in use.

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

●

Be careful when placing spoons or other stirring

utensils

on glass cooktop surface when it is in use.

use.

They may become hot and could cause bums.

●

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 or control panel.

●

Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.

●

Clean only parts listed in this guide.

●

Do not stand on the glass cooktop.

●

Keep cooktop clean and free of accumulation

of grease or

●

To minimize the possibility of burns,

certain that the controls for

spillovers

which may ignite.

always be

aII

surface units are at the off position and the entire glass surface is cool before attempting to clean the cooktop.

●

Always keep wooden and plastic utensils

and canned food

a safe distance away from your cooktop. They may become hot and could cause bums.

●

Never heat unopened food containers.

Pressure buildup may make container burst and cause injury.

●

Teach children not to play with controls or any

other part of the cooktop.

●

Always turn the surface units off before

removing the cookware.

●

Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or

medium high heats.

●

When flaming foods are under the hood, turn

the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flame.

●

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.

spillovers

●

If a combination of oils or fats

in frying,

Filling the pan too full of fat can cause

when food is added.

will

be used

stir together before heating, or as fats

melt slowly.

●

Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible

prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.

●

Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on or

near your cooktop.

●

To avoid possible damage to the cooking

surface,

do not apply Cook Top Cleaning Creme

to the glass surface when it is hot.

●

After cleaning,

use a dry cloth or paper towel to

remove all Cook Top Cleaning Creme residue.

●

Read and follow all instructions and warnings

on Cook Top Cleaning Creme labels.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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Feature Index

1 Radiant Surface Unit

Explained

on page

3,4,6,7-12

2 Model and Serial Numbers

(Under the

Radiant Surface Unit Control Knobs 4 Halogen Surface Unit Control Knob 5

Dual

Radiant Surface Unit Control Knob

Coil Select Switch 7 Surface “UNIT ON” Indicator Light

Dual Radiant Surface Unit

9 Hot Surface Indicator Lights

10 Glass Ceramic

I I

Halogen Surface Unit

cooktop)

Cooktop

3,4,7, 8,

8, 13

3,4, 8, 13

6,7

8–12

3,4, 9–1 3

3,4,7,9-12

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HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE

TO YOUR OLD ONE?

Your new cooktop has a halogetiradiant glass ceramic cooktop. If you are used to cooking with gas burners or electric surface units, you will notice some differences when you use the

halogetiradiant

cooktop.

The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or surface unit you have.

The following chart will help you to understand the differences between halogetiradiant other type of cooktop you may have used in the past.

cooktops

and

any

~pe

of Cooktop

Haloge~adiant (Glass

Ceramic)

Cooktop

Electric Coil

— o

Induction

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Gas Burners

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Description Radiant:

coils under ceramic cooktop. Halogen: Quartz tube filled with halogen gas around a tungsten wire heating element under a glass ceramic cooktop.

Flattened metal tubing containing electric resistance wire suspended over a drip pan.

High

induction coils under a glass surface.

Solid

disk sealed to the cooktop surface.

Regular or sealed gas burners use either LP gas or natural gas.

Electric

a glass-

frequency

cast iron

How it Works

Heat travels to the glass surface and then to the cookware, so pans must be on the bottom

continue cooking long after it is turned off. Remove the pan from the surface unit if you want cooking to stop.

Heats by direct contact with the pan and by heating the air under the

co{king

best warped pans than halogen/radiant or solid disks. Heats up quickly but does not change heat settings as quickly as gas or induction. Electric coils stay hot enough to continue cooking for a short time after they are turned off.

Pans must be produced by a magnetic circuit between the coil and the pan. Heats up right away and changes heat settings right away, like a gas cooktop. After turning the control off, the glass cooktop is hot from the heat of the pan, but cooking stops right

Heats by direct contact with the pan, so pans must be flat on the cooking results. Heats up and cools down more slowly than electric coils. The disk stays hot enough to continue cooking after it is turned off. Remove the pan from the solid disk if you want the cooking to stop.

Flames heat the pans directly. Pan flatness is not critical to cooking results, but pans should be well balanced. Gas burners heat the pan heat settings right away. When you turn the control off, cooking stops right away.

for good cooking results. The glass cooktop stays hot

results, use good q;ality pan;.

lnade

of ferrous metals (metal that attracts a magnet). Heat is

Electr;c

coils are

right

Inore

away and change

forgiving of

bottonl

flat

enough to

pan

For

away.

for good

CONTROL

At both OFF and HI the control “clicks” into position. (The halogen control clicks in every

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

postion.)

How to Set the Controls

Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the desired

heat setting.

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KNOBS

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

sure you turn the control knob to OFF when

you finish cooking.

The surface “UNIT ON” indicator light will glow when ANY heat on any surface unit is on.

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Jeneral

Information About

Halogefiadiant

Surface Units

The halogen/radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a smooth glass ceramic surface. The surface units are shown by outlines on the glass.

Before you use the cooktop for the first time, clean it with Cook Top Cleaning the top and makes clean-up easier.

NOTE:

is used new parts and insulating materials in a short time.

When a surface unit is turned on, coils beneath the surface unit radiate heat through the glass to the cookware. The red glow through the glass. It will take the surface unit a few moments to heat up. The coil cycles on and off to maintain your selected control setting. With poor

cookware, you will see frequent cycling of the unit

off

the cycling. Use only flat-bottomed cookware. Do not let pots boil

dry. Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktop. An overheated copper pot permanently stain the glass.

“- Sliding aluminum cookware across the glass may

leave

small scratches. They can be removed with Cook Top

Cleaning

A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop

for

the first time. It is caused by the heating of

and on. Good.

metal marks. These metal marks will appear as

Creme and a razor scraper.

flat

Creme. This helps protect

and

will disappear

the coils will be visible

cookware

will

minimize

leave a residue that will

It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or surface on the glass ceramic surface when the surface is cool.

Avoid sliding pans on the glass cooktop. Pan edges that are even slightly rough or grit on the cooktop can cause scratches on the glass.

Even after the surface units are turned off, the glass ceramic cooktop retains enough heat to continue

cooking.

the surface units when the food is cooked. Avoid placing anything on the surface unit until it has cooled completely.

The Hot Surface Lights will stay lit until the cooktop

is safe to touch. It is not unusual for the lights to stay

lit for

avoid overcooking, remove pans from

minutes.

Differences Between Halogen and Radiant Units

Although the radiant and halogen surface units cook very much alike, there are some differences:

8“

radiant

6“

radiant

7%”

halogen

6“/9”

dual

radiant

● Halogen units

units. Radiant units have a dull red glow.

●

Halogen units have radiant coils in the

center that do not the outer halogen coils.

●

Radiant coils take about 10 seconds

longer to glow than halogen units.

●

The halogen knob clicks in every position.

The radiant clicks at OFF and HI.

●

The halogen unit is invisible until it reaches the

mid range settings. The radiant unit is visible at all “on” settings.

are

much brighter than the radiant

glow

as brightly as

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Radiant Surface Unit

CONTROL

(continued)

mOBS

The

control

for

the radiant surface unit can be set anywhere between LO and HI for an unlimited number of heat

settings.With

the coil

cycles

the infinite switch

on and off to maintain

your selected control setting.

The control knobs must be down to turn from the off

~ushed

pfisition.

When the

OFF

MED

control knobs are in any position other than off,

they may be turned without pushing down. Be sure you turn the control knob off when

you finish cooking. You will feel a “click” at the off position.

Radiant Dual Surface Unit and Control Knob

The right front radiant surface unit has 2 cooking

sizes to select from so you can match the size of the unit to the size of the cookware you are using.

To use the large (9 inch) surface unit, turn the COIL SELECT knob clockwise to the position marked Push in and turn the control knob to the desired setting. The unit will heat the entire area contained by

th~

larger circle.

To use the small (6 inch) surface unit, turn the COIL SELECT knob counterclockwise to the position marked O, Push in and turn the control knob to the desired setting. The unit will only heat the area inside the smaller circle.

Settings:

HI—Quick start for cooking;

brings

water to a boil.

Medium High—(Setting halfway between HI and

.MED) Fast fry, pan broil; maintains a fast boil on

large amounts of food.

MED—Saut&

and brown; maintains a slow boil on

large amounts of food. Medium Low—(Setting halfway between MED and

LO) Cook

after

starting at HI; cooks with little

water

in covered pan.

LO—Steam rice, cereal; maintains serving temperature of most foods. Slow cooking

‘“

and

simmering.

OFF

‘m

WED

,Dual

Halogen Surface Unit

‘“mn’

OFF

You may notice that the knob that operates the halogen surface unit

slightly harder~o turn than the

knob

for

the radiant surface unit. This is due to the difference in design between the two controls.

NOTE:

●

The lowest three settings will produce no visible

evidence of the surface unit being on although up to 11% of the total wattage is being generated. On the lowest settings, the percentage of power may not cause the hot surface lights to light. An indicator light near the control knobs

will

glow when either

surface unit is on.

● The surface “UNIT ON” light will glow for all

positions except the off position.

—

The ten-position halogen control produces the following variation in cooking power.

Switch

Position

Settings

b:F

●

If the halogen/radiant cooktop is connected to

208 volts,

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2

O:F

~ou will notice some increase in

Brightness

of Lamp

Full

H;gh

High

Medium Medium

Low

Invisible Invisible

Invis;ble

Invisible

Typical Heater

Power (O/.)

100

56 41

30 23 16

8 5 0

cooking times.

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Lypes

of Cookware

The following information will help you choose

cookware which will give good performance.

Stainless Steel:

Especially good with a sandwich clad bottom. The sandwich bottom combines the benefits of stainless steel (appearance, durability and stability) with the advantages of aluminum or copper (heat conduction, Poor performance. May scratch the surface.

even heat distribution).

Aluminum: Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes

appear 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.

Porcelaifinamel:

Good performance only with a thick, flat, smooth bottom. Avoid boiling dry, as porcelain can melt fuse to the surface.

hi(qhl?’

rec(mzmended

lIiIOLIJ

~teight rec(mmlended

and

Copper Bottom:

Good performance, but copper may leave residue

if pot is allowed to boil dry. Overheated metal

bond to glass residue on the glass, clean immediately.

Glass-ceramic: Usable, but not recommended.

Stoneware: not recotntnended

Poor performance. May scratch the surface. Usable, but not recommended.

Cast Iron: Poor performance. May scratch the surface. Usable, but not recommended.

heav)

cooktops.

t~ot

recommended

izot

recommended

)veight recommelzded

If pot boils dry, leaving a

How to Check Pan Performance

Use of correct cookware can affect the cooking performance and cleaning of your cooktop.

lhe correct cookware reduces the temperature of

the cooktop surface and minimizes the chance of

spillovers

You must use pans with perfectly flat bottoms.

Some pans may have curved or rounded bottoms or may be warped. If you are unsure of the flatness of your pans you may do this quick test.

Turn your pan upside down on the countertop,

place

the pan surface. The bottom of the pan and the straight edge of the ruler should fit flush against each other all the way across. Turn the ruler a space between the ruler and the bottom of the pan.

burning onto the cooktop.

a ruler flat against

full

360 degrees, checking for any

Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or warped bottoms are not recommended.

Another simple test to determine even heat distribution across the cookware bottom is to put one inch of water in the pan. Bring the water to a boil and observe the location of bubbles as the water starts to boil.

Good flat cookware will have an even distribution of bubbles over the bottom surface area of the pan. Bubbles localized in only a portion of the bottom indicate uneven contact of the pan to the surface unit, uneven heat transfer or an unsuitable pan.

Use pans that match the diameter of the surface unit. Cooking performance will not be as good if the cookware is either smaller or larger than the surface unit.

can

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COOKWA~

(continued)

TIPS

● Place only dry pans on the

●

Do not use woks that have surface units. Do not place support rings. This type lids on the surface units, particularly wet lids.

●

We recommend that you use

only a flat-bottomed wok. They are available at your local retail store. The bottom of the wok should

of wok

will

not heat on

halogen/radiant surface units.

●

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.

have the same diameter as the surface unit to insure proper contact.

CAUTION

●

Never cook directly on the

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glass. Always use cookware.

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● Do not

across the

s] ide

cookware

cooktop because

it can scratch the glass—

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HOME CANNING

T~S

.>ots

that extend beyond 1 inch of the surface unit’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 units.

Observe the Following Points in Canning

Be sure the canner fits over the center of the surface unit.

allow

the canner to be centered on the surface 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

enougt

a long

Flat-bottomed canners are required

your cooktop or its location does not

contact with the surface units and take

ime

to boil water. or heat, be careful when canning.

RIGHT WRONG

for glass

cooktops.

HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER 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.

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

NOTE:

take have been carefully followed. The process time will be shortened by:

If your house has low voltage, canning may

longe~

than expected, even

(1)

using a pressure canner, and

(2) starting with HOT tap water for fastest

heating of large quantities of water.

steam:

a~oid

tho~gh

burns

directions

f~om

steam

CAUTION:

Safe canning requires that harmful microorganisms are destroyed and that the jars are 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.

The cooktop surface units have temperature limiters that prevent the glass cooktop from getting too hot.

If the bottom of your canner is not flat, the surface

unit can overheat, triggering the temperature limiter

to cycle 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 any of the cooktop

surface units if your canner is not flat enough.

sealed

completely.

What is a Temperature Limiter?

Every halogen and radiant surface unit has a Temperature Limiter. The Temperature Limiter protects the glass-ceramic surface from getting too hot.

The Temperature Limiter may cycle the units off for a time if:

●

The pan boils dry.

●

The pan bottom is not flat.

●

The pan is off center.

●

There is no pan on the unit.

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SU~ACE

Glass Ceramic Cooktop Cleaning

CLEANING

Cleaning of

glass

ceramic cooktops is different from

cleaning a standard porcelain finish. To maintain and

protect the surface of your new glass ceramic cooktop follow these basic steps.

Before you use the cooktop for the first time, clean it with Cook Top Cleaning Creme. This helps protect

the top and makes clean-up easier.

DAILY CLEANING: Use only Cook Top Cleaning

Creme on Glass Ceramic. For normal, light soil:

Rub a few drops (less is better) of Cook Top Cleaning Creme onto the soiled area using a damp paper towel. Wipe until all soil and creme are removed. Frequent cleaning leaves a protective coating which is essential in preventing scratches and abrasions.

2. Clean the surface with Cook Top Cleaning Creme after each use.

For heavy, burned on soil:

Apply a

few

drops of Cook Top Cleaning Creme

to the (cool) soiled area.

2. Using a damp paper towel, rub creme into the burned on area. As with any burned on spill, this may require some effort.

3. Carefully scrape remaining soil with the razor scraper. Hold the scraper at a 30° angle against the

ceramic surface.

4. If any soil remains, repeat the steps listed above. For additional protection, after all soil has been

removed, polish the entire surface with the Cook Top Cleaning Creme.

5. Buff with a dry paper towel. NOTE:

●

Using a razor scraper will not damage the surface

if the

30°

angle is maintained.

●

Be sure to use a new, sharp razor scraper.

Do not use a dull or nicked blade.

●

Store the razor scraper out of reach of children.

Special Care:

Sugary

spillovers (such

syrups) or

melted plastics

as jellies, fudge, candy

can cause pitting of the

surface of your cooktop (not covered by the warranty)

unless the spill is removed while still hot.

Special care should be taken when removing hot substances.

Follow these instructions carefully and

remove the soil while the spill is still hot.

Turn off all the surface units affected by the

spillover.

2. Wearing an oven mitt, hold the

scraper at a 30° angle to the cooktop and scrape the hot spill to a cool area”

Remove hot pans.

razor ~,l,,,j~

-I,

,;,!

.:’ 1

‘i

outside the surface unit.

3. With the spill in a cool area, use a dry paper towel to

remove any excess. Any

spillover

remaining should be left until the surface of the cooktop has cooled. Do not continue to use the soiled surface unit until all of the

spillover

has been removed. Follow the steps

under Heavy Soil to continue the cleaning process.

General Information:

As the Cook Top Cleaning Creme cleans, it leaves a protective coating on the cooktop surface.

This coating helps to prevent build-up

mineral deposits (water spots) and will make future cleaning easier.

Dishwashing detergents remove this protective

coating and therefore make the cooktop more susceptible to staining.

To conveniently order more creme

antior

scrapers for cleaning your radiant cooktop, please call our toll free number: National Parts Center

Creme 10 oz. Scraper Creme and scraper kit

800-626-2002

WB02X8273

WX5X1614

WB64X5027

—

PRECAUTIONS

●

Most cleaners contain ammonia, chemicals and

abrasives which cooktop.

Use only the Cook Top Cleaning Creme for proper cleaning and protection of your glass ceramic surface.

● If you slide aluminum or copper cookware across

the surface of your cooktop, they may leave

markings which appear as scratches.

happen, use the razor scraper and Cleaning Creme to remove these markings. Failure to remove these

residues immediately may leave permanent marks.

● Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable

Cook Top Cleaning Creme or full strength white vinegar.

can

damage the surface of your

If this should

metal

using

●

If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum, copper

or enamel are allowed to boil dry, the overlay may bond with the glass ceramic and leave a black discoloration. This should be removed immediately before heating again or the discoloration may be permanent.

● Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent

film on the cooktop. Cook Top Cleaning Creme will remove this discoloration.

Read and follow all instructions and warnings on Cook Top Cleaning Creme labels.

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Proper care and cleaning are important so your Follow these directions carefully in caring for your halogen/radiant cooktop will give you efficient cooktop to assure safe and proper maintenance. and satisfactory service. If soil, mineral deposits from evaporated water spills or metal rub-off from aluminum cookware is not removed, it will burn on the glass cooktop surface and cause permanent discoloration.

Be sure that the surface unit control knobs are turned off and that the entire cooktop is cool before cleaning.

a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically

Do not use a cooktop cleaner on

attack

the glass surface.

Control Knobs

The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning.

Before removing the knobs for cleaning,

note that the knobs are in the proper OFF position. When replacing the knobs, check the OFF position to insure proper placement.

The knob stem has a groove in each side. The groove on one side has a spring clip. The other groove is clear (see illustration). When removing the knob, it may be helpful to slip a thin cloth (such as a handkerchief> or a piece of string under and around the knob edge and knob and find the molded rib.

Wash the knobs

lot water solution but do not soak. Replace the knob by fitting the molded rib inside

the knob into the clear groove on the stem.

pull

up. Check the inside of the

in soap and water or a vinegar and

please

Clear Groove in Stem

Cooktop Frame

Use the same cleaning methods as those described for the glass ceramic top with the exception of using a scraper. Do not scrape the frame as this will

damage the metal surface.

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QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

SURFACE UNITS WILL NOT MAINTAIN A ROLLING BOIL OR FRYING RATE

IS NOT FAST ENOUGH

COOKTOP FEELS HOT

FOODS COOK SLOWLY

SURFACE UNITS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY

TINY SCRATCHES

(may appear as cracks) OR ABRASIONS ON HALOGEN/RADIANT COOKTOP GLASS SURFACE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

You

must use pans which are absolutely flat. If light can be seen between the

pan bottom and

●

Pan bottoms should closely match the diameter of the surface unit selected.

●

The glass cooktop surfaces may seem hotter than you are used

straight edge, the surface units will not transfer heat properly.

to.

This is normal. Make sure flat-bottomed pans are used.

●

Improper cookware being used. Pan bottoms should be

flat,

fairly heavy weight

and the same diameter as the surface unit selected.

●

Difficulty may be in the main distribution panel of your house, caused by a

blown the main circuit breaker, depending on the nature of the power supply. If a circuit breaker is involved, reset it. If the control box uses fuses, the cooktop fuse (a cartridge-type) should be changed, BUT ONLY BY SOMEONE FAMILIAR WITH ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS. If after performing one of these procedures, the fuse blows or circuit breaker trips again,

NOTE: Apartment tenants or condominium owners should ask their building management to perform this check before calling for service.

●

Cooktop surface unit controls are not properly set, or the wrong control knob

is set for the surface unit you are using.

●

Incorrect cleaning methods have been used, cookware with rough bottoms

have been used, or coarse particles (salt or sand) were between the cookware and the surface of the cooktop. Use recommended cleaning procedures, be sure cookware bottoms and cookware are clean before use, and use cookware with smooth bottoms. Tiny scratches are not removable but will become less visible in time as a result of cleaning.

cooktop-circuit fuse, a tripped cooktop-circuit breaker, the main fuse or

call

for service.

—

●

METAL MARKINGS (may appear as scratches)

Do not slide aluminum cookware across the surface. Use recommended

cleaning procedure to remove marks.

●

Incorrect cleaning materials have been used, encrusted boilovers or grease

spatters remain on the surface. Use a razor scraper and recommended

cleaning procedure. DARK STREAKS OR SPECKS AREAS OF

DISCOLORATION

●

Use a razor scraper and recommended cleaning procedure.

●

Marks from aluminum and copper pans as well as mineral deposits from water

or food can be removed with Cook Top Cleaning ON COOKTOP

HOT SUGAR MIXTURES/

●

See the Glass Ceramic Cooktop Cleaning section.

PLASTIC MELTED TO

THE SURFACE

●

FREQUENT CYCLING

Incorrect cookware used. Use only

OFF AND ON OF RADIANT

SURFACE UNITS

●

CONTROL KNOB WILL NOT TURN

When the knob is at the OFF position, it must be pushed in before it can be

turned. When the knob is at any other position, it can be turned without being

pushed in.

If you need more help.. call, toll free:

{JE

Answer

Center@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

Creme.

flat

cookware to minimize cycling.

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We’ll Be There

‘47ith

the

purchase

~.ormation

or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!

of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need

I*Home

Repair

Sewice

80ME<ARES(80M32-2737)

A GE consumer service professional will provide expert scheduled company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out–so most repairs can be handled

at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Gonsurner Service

(7:00

a.m. to

7:00

p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to

in,just one visit.

repair

2:00

service,

p.m. Saturdays).

GEAnswer Center@

Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer

information service is available to help. Your call—and your question—will be answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer

C;enter@

service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For Customer With Special

80U6262000

Upon request, GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances, and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free information or service. kitchen for persons with limited mobility. To obtain these items,

free of charge, call 800.626.2000.

Center@

Ieeds.,.

Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a call

TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may

800-TDD-GEAC

(800-833-4322) to request

Sewice ConPacts

80M2G2224

YOL1

can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there

af’ter

your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is

in effect and you’ll

you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.

Parts

andAccessories

80@62&2002

Individuals qualified to service their own

~pliances

,ctly

. ..ess to over 47,000 parts... and all GE Genuine Renewal

Parts are fully warranted. VISA, Mastercard and Discover cards are accepted.

can have needed parts or accessories sent

to their home. The GE parts system provides

re;eive

a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract,

User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet cover procedures intended to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

stil

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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC

WARRANTY

WHAT IS COVERED

COOmOP

Staple sales slip or cancelled check

here. Proof of original purchase date

is needed to obtain service

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of

charge, parts and

in your home to repair or replace

anypati

of the

because of a manufacturing defect.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY

For five years from the date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or

replace the glass cooktop due to:

●

Cracking of the glass cooktop

due to thermal shock

. Discoloration of the glass cooktop

●

Wear-off of the pattern on the

glass cooktop

●

Cracking of the rubber seal

between the glass cooktop and the cooktop edge

sewice

cootiop

labor

that fails

under warranty.

●

Burn-out of any of the radiant or

suhace

halogen

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordina~ 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 Centers or by our authorized Customer normal working hours.

Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond,

call

(800-432-2737).

units.

D.C.

In Alaska the

Factoy

Service

Care@ sewicers

800-GE-CARES

during

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

● 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:

GE Answer

Cente@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

●

Improper installation.

If you have an installation

problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, gas, exhausting and other

connecting facilities as described

in the Installation Instructions provided with the product.

● Replacement of house fuses or

. Damage to the glass cooktop

caused by use of cleaners other than the cooktop with the product.

●

Damage to the glass cooktop

caused by hardened spills of sugary materials or melted plastic that are not cleaned according to the directions in the Use and Care Guide.

● Damage to the product due to

misuse or abuse.

● Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

●

Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

resetting of circuit breakers.

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

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

o?her

rights which vary from state to state.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

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