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writedownthemodelal%d
serialnumbers.
it is intendedto help youoperate and maintain your
new cooktop properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions. .
If
youdon’tunderstandsomethingorneedmorehelp,call:
GEAnswer ‘center@
800.626.2000
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
HOTVtoRemovePackagingTape
To assure no damage is done to the finish of the
product, the safestway to remove adhesive Ieftfrom
packaging
a household liquid dishwashingdetergent,”mineraloil
or cooking oil. Apply with a soft cloth and allowto
soak. Wipe dry and then apply an appliancepolish to
thoroughlyclean and protect the surface.
NOTE: The plastic tape mustbe removed before
using the cooktop.It cannotbe removed after the
cooktophas been heated.
tape on new appliancesis an applicationof
You’11find them on a label under the cooktop.
These numbersare also on the Consumer Product
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 correspondenceor service
calls concerning your cooktop.
If you receiveda damagedeooktopeea
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold
you the cooktop.
savetimeandnloney.
Beforeyou requestservice. *o
Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide.
It lists causes of minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
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To obtain service, see theConsumer Servicespage in
the back of this guide.
We’reproud 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, KY 40225
FINALLY,if your problem is stillnot resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North WackerDrive
Chicago, IL 60606
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Tm COOKTOP-POWERSUPPLYATTHE
HOUSEHOLDDISTRIBUTIONPANE].BY
mNIovING THEFUSEORSWITCHING
my~ ~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~,
. not.leavechildrenalone--ehildrenshould
‘notbeleftalone
~ ,:;;~;~~isinuse.
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or unattendedinanareawherean
They should never beallowed
w sitorstandonanypartoftheappliance.
Donotallowanyoneto climb,standor hang
ontheCooktop.
CAUTION:ITEMSOFINrrEREsTTo
CHILDRENSHOULDNOTBESTORED
INCABINETSABOVEAcooKToP—
CHILDRENCLIMBINGONTHE
COOKTOPTo REACHITEMSCOULD
BESERIOUSLYINJUREDO
Neverwearloose-fittingorhanginggarments
whileusingtheappliance.Becarefulwhen
reachingforitemsstoredincabinetsoverthe
cooktop.Flammablematerialcouldbeigriiteclif
broughtincontactwithhotsurfaceunitandmay
causesevereburns,
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*Useo~llydry pot holders—moistof
damp pot holdersonhotsurfacesmay
resultinburnsfromsteam.Donotlet
__potl~olderstouchhotsurfaceunit,Donotusea
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C]OthS can catch fire on a hot surface u]lit,
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@Noryoursafety9IIever usey(}urappliance
forw~arn~i~~gor heatingtheroonla
eDonotstoreflaml%nlablematerialsIIear
theCooktop.
sDo NOTSTOREORUSRCOMBUSTII%LE
MATERIALS,GASOLINEOROTHER
F~AMMABLEVAPORSANDLIQUIDSIN
THEVICINITYor Tws ORANYOTHER
APPLIANCE.
oKeepthehoodandgreasefilterscleanto
maintai~~goodventingandtoavoidgreasefires.
~Donotletcookinggreaseorotherflammable
materialsaccumulateontilecooktope
~Donotusekvaterongreasefires@
Neverpickupaflamingpan.
Turnthecontrolsoff.Smothera
flamingpanonsurfaceunitbycoveringthe
pancompletelywithawell-fittinglid,cookie
sheetorflattray.Useamulti-purposedry
chemicalorfoam-typefireextinguisher.
Flaminggreaseoutsideapancanbeputoutby
coveringitwithbakingsodaor,ifavailable,by
usingrnul,ti-purposedrychemicalorfoam-type
fireextinguisher.
@CleantheCOOktOptith CaUtiO~eIfa wet
spongeorclothisusedtowipespillsona hot
surfaceunit,becarefulto avoidsteamburns.
Somecleanserscanproducenoxiousfumesif
appliedtoahotsurface.
Whenthecoo.ktopiscool,useonlyCookTop
CleaningCremebrandcleanertocleanthe
cooktop.
oDonotopiratetheglasssurfaceu]litsif
theglassisbroken.Spilloversorcleaning
solutionmaypenetrateabrokencooktopand
createariskofelectricalshock..Contacta
qualifiedtechnicianimmediatelyshouldyour
glasscooktopbecomebroken.
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euseCare whentouchingtheCooktop.
Theglasssurfaceofthecooktopwillretain
heatafterthecontrolshavebeenturnedoff.
s Donottoucl~thesurfaceunik. Thesesurfaces
maybehotenoughtoburneventhoughtheyare
darkincolor.Duringandafteruse,donottouch, “
orletclothingorotherflammablematerials
contactthesurfaceunitsorareasnearbysurfi~ce
units;allowsufficienttimeforcoolingfirst.
Potentiallyhotsurfi~cesincludethecooktopand
areasfacingthecooktop.
*l$~hencookingpork9followthedirections
exactlyandalwayscookthemeattoaninternal
temperatureofatleast170”F.Thisassuresthat,
iii theremotepossibilitythattrichinamaybe
presentinthemeat,itwillbekilledandthemeat
willbesafetoeat.
@Neverlea’vethesurface uni@unattendedat
highheat settings,Boiloverscausesqokingand
greasyspilloversthatmaycatchonfire.
~Useproperpan siz+Select cookwarehaving
flatbottomsIargeenoughtocoverthesurface
unit’sheatingarea.Theuseofundersized
cookwarewillexposeaportionofthesurfaceunit
todirectcontactandmayresultinignitionof
clothing.P~operrelationshipofcookwareto
surfaceunitwillalsoimproveefficiency.
@Nevertry tomovea pan ofhot fat9especially
adeepfatfryer.Waituntilthefatiscool.
eonly certaintypesofgIass9glass/ceramic9
earthenwareor otherglazedcontainersare
suitableforCooktopCooting;othersmaybreak
becauseofthesuddenChangein temperature.
~Tomin~mizethe possibilityofburns9ignition
offlammablematerialsandspillage,thehandle
ofacontainershouldbeturnedtowardthecenter
ofthecooktopwithoutextendingovernearby
st~rfaceunits.
@AvoidSCFatChin~ tile ~~~SS COOktO~.
Thecooktopcanbescratchedwithiten~s
suchassharpinstruments,ringsorother
jewelryandrivetsonclothing.
eNeverusethe glassCooktopsurfaceasa
cuttingboard.
~Donotp[aceorstoreitemsontopoftheglass
Cooktopsurfacewhenitisnotinuse.
@Becarefulwhenplacingspoonsorother
StirringutensilsonglassCooktopsurface
whenitisi~~use.Theymaybecomehotand
couldcauseburns.
~Avoidheatinganemptypan.Doingsomay
damagethecooktopandthepan.
~Donot a!lowwater,otherliquidsorgrease
toremainonthecooktoporcontrolpanel.
~Alwaysheatfatslowly9andwatchasitheats.
~Cleanonlypartslistedinthisguide.
~Keepeooktopclea~landfreeofaccumulation
ofgreaseorspilloverswhichmayignite.
~Tomini~nizethepossibilityofburns,alwaysbe
certainthatthecontrolsforallsurfaceunitsareat
theoffpositionandtheentireglasssurfaceiscool
beforeattemptingtocleanthecooktop.
~Alwayskeepwoodenandplasticutensils
andcannedfooda safedistanceawayfrom
yourcooktop.
~Neverheatunopenedfoodcontainers.
Pressurebuildupmaymakecontainerburst
andcausei~ljury.
@Teachchildrennottoplaywithcontrolsorany
otherpartoftheeooktop.
Alwaysturn thesurfaceunit controlsoffbefore
removingthecookware.
Carefullywatchforspiil-oversoroverheating
offoodswhenfryingathighormediumhigh
temperatures.
Whenflamingfoodsareunderthehood,turn
tilefan off. Thefan9if operating,mayspread
theflame.
Foodsforfryingshouldbcasdry aspossible.
Frostonfrozenfoodsormoistureonfreshfoods
cancausehotfattobubbleupandoverthesides
ofthepan.
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ngoFillingthepantoofulloffatca~cause
stirtogetherbeforeheating9orasfak Ineltslowly.
usea de~~fatthermometerwheneverpossibleto
preventoverheatingfatbeyondthesmokingpoint.
Never
leave jars or cansOffatdrip@ngs 011 or
near yourCooktop.
Toa~~oidpossibIedamagetothecooking
surface~donotapplyCookTopCleaningCreme
totheglasssutiacewhenitishot. ~
FEATums OFYOUR COOKTOP
Aftercleaning,useadryclothorpapertowelto
re~moveallCookTopCleaningCrerneresidue. “
ReadlandfollowallinstructionsandWartings
oncook TopcleaningCremelabels.
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Eeature Index
1 Radiant surface unit
2 Model and Serial Numbers
(Underthe cooktop)
3 Radiant Surface [JnitControl Knobs
4 Halogen Su~rfaceUnit Control I&nob
5 Dual Radiant Surface Unit Control Knob
8 Dual Radiant SurfaceUnit
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Yournew cooktophas a halogen/radiant glass ceramic
cooktop.If yOLIareused to cooking with gas burners
or electric surface units, you will notice some
differenceswhen you use the halogetiradiant cooktop.
The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and
cool-downtimes, depend uponthe type of burneror
surface unit you have.
The followingchart will help you to understandthe
differencesb;tween halogen/radiantcooktops and any
other type of cooktop you may have used in the past.
~pe
of Cooktop
Haloge~adiant
(Glass Ceramic)
eooktop
o
Induction
Gas Burners
Description
Radiant:
coilsunderaglassceramiccooktop.
Halogen:Quartz
tubefilledwith
halogengasaround
atungstenwire
heatingelement
underaglass
ceramiccooktop.
Flattenedmetal
tubingcontaining
electricresistance
wiresuspended
overa drippan.
Highfrequency
inductioncoils
underaglass
surface.
Solidcastiron
disksealedtothe
cooktopsurface.
Regularor sealed
gasburnersuse
eitherLPgas
ornaturalgas.
Electric
How It works
Heattravelstothe glasssurfaceandthentothecookware,sopansmustbeflat
onthebottomforgoodcookingresults.Theglasscooktopstayshotenoughto
continuecookinglongafterit isturnedoff.Removethepanfromthesurfaceunit
ifyouwantcookingtostop.
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Heatsbydirectcontactwiththepanandbyheatingtheairunderthepan.For
bestcookingresults,usegoodqualitypans.Electriccoilsaremoreforgivingof
warpedpansthan.halogen/radiantor soliddisks.Heatsupquicklybutdoesnot
changeheatsettingsasquicklyasgasorinduction.Electriccoiisstayhotenough
tocontinuecookingfora shorttimeaftertheyareturnedoff.
Pansmustbemadeofferrousmetals(metalthatattractsamagnet).Heatis
producedby a magneticcircuitbetweenthecoilandthepan.Heatsuprightaway
andchangesheatsettingsrightaway,likea gascooktop.Afterturningthecontrol
off,theglasscooktopishotfromtheheatofthepan,butcookingstopsrightaway.
Heatsbydirectcontactwiththepan,so pansmustbeflatonthebottomforgood
cookingresults.Heatsupandco~lsdew-nmoreslowlythanelectriccoils.Tie
diskstayshotenoughtocontinuecookingafterit isturnedoff.Removethepan
fromthesoliddisk if youwantthecookingtostop.
Flamesheatthepansdirectly.Panflatnessisnotcriticaltocookingresults,but
pansshouldbewellbalanced.Gasburnersheatthepanrightawayandchange
heatsettingsrightaway.Whenyouturnthecontroloff,cookingstopsrightaway.
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halogen/radiantcooktopfeatures heating units It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or
ath a smooth glass ceramic surface. The surfiace
unitsare shown by outlineson the glass. is cool.
Beforeyou use the cooktopfor thefirst time. clean it Avoidslidingpans on the glasscooktop. Pan edges
with Cook Top Cleaning Creme, This helpsprotect that are even slightly rough or grit orIthe cooktop can
the top and makes clean-upeasier. cause scratcheson the glass.
NOTE: A slightodor is normal when a new cooktop
is used for the first time. It iscaused by the heating of
new parts and insulating materials and will disappear
in a shorttime.
When a surface unit is turned on, coilsbeneath the
surfaceunit radiate heat through the glass to the
cookware. The red glow of the coils will be visible
throughthe glass. It will take the surface unit a few
lmomentsto heat up. Thecoil cycles on and off to
maintainyoLlrselected control ~etting.With poor
cookware, you wi~lsee frequent cycling of the unit
off and on. Good, flat cookware will minimize
the cycling.
Use only flat-bottomed cookware. Do not let potsboil
dry.Overheated metalcan bond to glass cooktop. An
overheatedcopper pot will leave a residue that will
ar]manently stain the glass.
~:~Ggaluminum cookware across the glass may.-, .’
cave metalmarks. These metal marks will appear as
all scratches.They can be removed with Cook Top
aning Cremc and a razor scraper.
surfaceon the glass ceramic surface when the surface
Even after the surface units are turned off, the glass
ceramic cooktopretains enough heat to continue
cooking.To avoid overcooking,remove pansfrom
the surface units when the food is cooked. Avoid
placinganything 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 30 minutes.
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Althoughthe radiant and halogen surface unitscook
very muchalike, there are some differences:
8“
radiant
6“
radiant
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dual
radiant
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@Halogen unitsare much brigl~terthan the radiant
units. Radiantunits have a dull red glow.
~Halogen units have radiant coils in the
center that do not glow as brightly as
the outer halogen coils.
Radiantcoils take about 10 seconds
~
longerto glow than halogen units.
~The halogen knob clicks in every position.
The radiantclicks 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.
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?’he c(llltl”OlfOr the ~:ldiilllt SUl”filCC
OFF
unitcan be set anywhere between LO ‘0 ~ “
illld ~] for an Llnlilniied numberof
heat settings.Withthe infiniteswitch
the c(~ilcycles on and off to maintain
your selected c(lntrolsetting.
The
controlknob must be pklshedin and turned
fron~ the OFF positiolle tVhen the control knobs
are ilt any position other than ofl, tl~ey may be
turned without pushing down.
o
MED
Be sure you turn the control knob off when you finish
cooking. You will feel a “click” at the off position.
C.ooktoptemperaturesincreasewith the numberof
surfiaceunitsthat are on. With 3 or 4 unitsturned on,
surfiicetemperaturesare highso be careful when
touchingthe cooktop.The Hot Sutiace Light will
remainlit afterthe surfaceunit is off untilthe surface
unitis cool enoughto touch.
RadiantDualSurfaceUnit andControlKnob
Settings:
131—Quickstart for cookin~; brings water to a boil.
Medit~n~High—(Setting halfway between HI and
MED) Fast fry,pan broil; maintainsa fast boil on
large amounts of food.
MED—Saut6 and brown; maintainsa slow boil on
largeamounts 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;maintainsservingtemperature
of most foods.Slow cookingand simmering.
The right front radiant surfaceunit has 2 cooking
sizes to select from so yoLlcan 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 CO~
SELECT knob clockwiseto the position marked ~.
Push in and turn the control knob to the desired
setting.The unit will heat the entire area contained
by the larger circle.
To use the small (6 inch) surface unit, turn the COIL
SELECT knob counterclockwiseto the position
marked
O. Push in and turn the control knob to the
desired setting.The unit will only heat the area inside
the smallercircle.
Youmay notice that the knob that
operates the halogen surfaceunit is
slightly harder to turn than the knob
OFF
LO
HI
1
for the radiant surface unit. This is
due to the difference in design
between the two controls.
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NO’TE:
~The lowest three settingswill produce no visible
evidence of the surface unit being on although up to
1170of the total wattage is being generated. On the
Jowestsettings,thepercentageof power may notcause
thehotsurfacelightsto light.An indicatorlightnearthe
controlknobswill glow whenany surfaceunit is on.
~The surfiace“UNIT ON” light will glow for all
positionsexcept the off position.
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OFF
a“‘m
&X Unit
The
ten-position halogen control produces the
fOllOWing variation in COOking ~OWe~e
Switch
Settings
HI
Position
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
O:F
Brightness
of Lamp
Full
High
High
Medium
Medium
Low
Low
invisible
invisible
invisible
Invisible
*If the halogen/radiantcooktop is connected to 208
volts,you will notice some increasein cooking times.
TypicalHeater
(Yo)
Power
100
76
56
41
30
23
16
11
8
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COOKWAW
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fol!owi~lgillforlllation will help you choose
ware which will
STainless Steel: highiy recommefzded
Especially
good with a sandwich clad bottom. The
give good performance.
sandwich bottom combines the benefits of stainless
steel (appearance, durability and stability)with the
advantagesof aluminumor copper(heat conduction,
even heatdistribution).
Alun]inum:heavy ~veighrrecommended
Good conductivity.Aluminum residues sometimes
appear as scratcheson the cooktop, but can be
removed if cleaned immediately.Because of its
low melting point, thin weight aluminum shouldnot
be used.
Porcelai~namel:
Good performance only with a thick, flat, smooth
bottom. Avoid boiling dry, as porcelain can melt and
fuse to the surface.
Howtocheck PanPerformance
Use of correct cookware can affect the cooking
formance and cleaning of your cooktop.
correct cookware reduces the temperature of
ooktop surface and minimizes the chance of
overs burning onto the cooktop.
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 fiatness of
your pans you may do this quick test.
Turn yoLIrpan upside
down on the countertop,
place :1ruler flat against
the pan surface. The
bottomof the pan and the
straightedge of the ruler
shouldfit
flLIshagainst each other all the way across.
Turn the ruler a full 360 degrees, checking for any
space between the ruIer and the bottom of the pan.
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Lti
Copper
Bottom: heavy vveightrecomnzeizded
Good performance, but copper may leave residue
if pot is allowed to boildry. Overheated metal can
bond to glass cooktops. If pot boils dry,leaving a
residue on the glass, clean immediately.
Glass-ceramic: Ltsable,butnot recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Stoneware: usable,but rxotrecommetzded
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Cast Iron: usable, but ]zotrecommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or warped bottoms
are not recommended.
Another simple test to determineeven heat distribution
acrossthe cookware bottom isto put one inchof water
in the pan. Bring the water to aboil and observe the
locationof bubbles as the water starts to boil.
Good flat cookware willhave an even distribution of
bubblesover the bottomsurfacearea of the pan.
Bubbleslocalizedin only a portionof the bottom
indicateuneven contact of the pan to the surface unit,
uneven heat transferor an unsuitablepan.
Use pansthat match the diameter of the surface
unit. Cooking perfollnance will not be as good if
the cookware is either smaller or larger than the
surface unit.
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COOKWARETIPS
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surface units. Do not place
lids on the surface units, of wok will not heat on
particularly wet lids. halogenfradiantsurfaceunits.
~Werecommend that you use
only a flat-bottomed wok.
Theyare available atyour
local retail store. The bottom of the wok should
have the same diameter as the surface unit to insure
proper contact.
*Do not use woks that have
supportrings. This type
~Some special cookingprocedures require specific
cookware such as pressure cookers, deep fat fryers,
etc. All cookwaremust have flat bottoms and be the
correct size.
CAUTION
~Never cook directly on the
glass.Always use cookware.
*Always place the pan in the
center of the surface unit
you are cooking on.
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~Do not slidecookware
acrossthe cooktop because
it can scratchthe glass—
the glass is scratch
resis~nt,not
~Do not use the surface as a
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cuttingboard.
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HOME CANNINGTWS
tha[extend beyond 1inch of the surfdceunit’s
are not reconlmended for most surface cooking.
\’er,when canning with water-bath or pressure
r. larger-diameterpots may be used.This is
becauseboiling water temperatures (even under
pressure)are not harmful to the cooktopsurfaces
surroundingthe surfaceunits.
observetheFollowingPointsincanning
1. Be sure the canner fitsover the center of the
surfaceunit. If your cooktop or its location does not
allowthe canner to be centered on the surface unit,
use smaller diameter pots for good canning results.
2. Fla~-bottomedcannersmust be used. Do not use
canners with flanged or rippled bottoms (often
found in enanlelware) because they don’t make
enoughcontact with the surface units and take
a long time to boil water.
RIGHT
WRONG
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 typesof frying—cook at temperatures much higher
than boilingwater. Such temperaturescould
eventuallyharm the glass cooktop surfaces.
3. When canning, use recipes and procedures from
reputablesources. Reliable recipes and procedures
are availablefrom the manufacturer of your canner;
manufacturersof glassjars for canning, such as
Balland Kerr; and the United States Department of
AgricultureExtension Service.
4. Remember that canning is a processthat generates
lwge amounts of steam.
or heat, be careful when canning.
NOTE: If your house has low voltage;canning may
take longer than expected, even thoughdirections
have been carefully followed. The process timewill
be shortenedby:
(1) using a pressure canner, and
(2)
startingwith HOTtap water for fastest
heatingof large quantities of water.
TO avoid burns from steam
safe canning requires thatharmfuImicroorganisms
aredestroyedand thatthejars are
When canningfoodsin a water-bathca~]ner,agentle
but
steadyboiimust be maintainedfortherequired
time.When
pressuremustbe maintainedforthe requiredtime.
After
importantto make surethe prescribedboilor
premurelevelsare
Thecooktopsurfaceunik havetemperaturelimiters
canningfoodsin a pressurecanner,the
you have adjustedthecontrols,it isvery
mainbinedforthe requiredtimee
sealedcomp~eteiy.
thatpreventtheglasscooktopfromgettingtoohot.
If’thebottomof
unitcanoverheat3triggeringthe temperaturelimiter
to cyclethe unit offfor
or reducethe pressureinthe
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yourcanneris not flat,thesutiace
atime.Thiswillstopthe boil
canner.
What is a Temperature Limiter?
Every halogen and radiant surfaceunit has a
TemperatureLimiter. The TemperatureLimiter
protectsthe glass-ceramic surface from getting
too hot.
The TemperatureLimiter 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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Gi:tss ceramicCooktopcleaning
Cleaning of glass ceramic cooktops is different from
cleaning a standard porcelain finish.T(Jmaintain and
protectthe surrace of your new glass ceramic cooktop
follow these basic steps.
Beforeyou use the c~]oktopfor the first time, clean it
with Cook Top Cleaning Creme. This helps protect
ihe top and makes clean-up easier.
~~~~J~ ~~.~~~~~~: ~Se ~~i~ ~~~k ‘~~~ ~]~anifi~
cre~lle on Glass ceramic.
For normal, light soil:
R~~ba few drops(lessis better) of CookTopCleaning
1.
Creme onto the soiled area using a damp paper
tow~el.Wipe until all soil and crerne are removed.
Frequent cleaning leaves a protective coating which
is essential in preventing scratches and abrasions.
2. Clean the surface with Cook Top Cleaning Crerne
after each use.
For heavy, burned on
1. 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.
3. Carefully scrape remaining soil with the razor
sc~aper.Floldthe scraperat a 30° angleagainstthe
ceramicsurface.
4. If any soil remains, repeat the steps listed above.
For additionalprotection, 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, sharprazor blade.
Do not use a dull or nicked blade.
soil:
.-.
$~gary spillovers (such asjellies, fudge, candy
Syl-Llp~)or me!ted plastics can cause pitting of the
surfaceof yourcooktop (notcovered by the warranty)
unless the spill is removed while still hot. Special
care
shouldbe taken whenremoving hot -
substances.Follow these instructionscarefully and
remove the soilwhile the spill is still hot.
1.Turn off allthe surface units affected by the
spillover.Remove hot pans.
2. Wearing an oven mitt, hold the razor
scraper at a 30° angle to the cooktop
and scrapethe hot spill to a cool area
outsidethe surface unit. ~
3. With the spillin a cool area,use a dry paper towelto
removeany excess.Any spilloverremainingshould
be left untilthesurfaceof thecooktophascooled.
Do not continueto use the soiledsurfaceunituntilall
of the spilloverhas been removed.Followthe steps
underIfieavySoil to continuethecleaningprocess.
General Information:
As the Cook TOPCleaning Creme cleans, it
leaves a protectivecoatin~ on the cooktop surface.
This coating helps to prevent build-up of mineral
deposits (water spots) and will make future cleaning
easier.Dishwashing detergents remove this protective
coating and therefore make the cooktop more
susceptibleto staining.
To conveniently order more creme anWor
scrapers for cleaning your radiant cooktopy
please call our to~lfree n~~mber:
National Parts Center 800-626-2002
Creme 10oz. #
Scraper
Creme and scraper kit
WB02X82’?3
#
WX5X1614
# WB64X5027
PmcAuTIoNs
*Most cleanerscontainammonia,chemicalsandabrasives
whichcandamagethesurfaceofyour cooktop.Useody
the Cook Top Cleaning Cremefor proper cleaning
and protection of your glass ceramic surface. discoloration.This should be removed immediately -
@If you slide aluminum or copper
the surface of your cooktop,they may leave
znarkings which appear as scratches. If this should
happen, use the razor scraper and Cleaning Creme to
remove these markings. Failure to remove these
residues irnmediatejy may leave 1~ermanentmarks.
0
Water stu~ns(mineraldeposits)areremovableusing
CookTopCleaningCremeorfullstrengthwhitevinegar,
r
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cookware across
metal
*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
before heating again or the discoloration may
be permanent.
*Use of window cleaner rnav leave an iridescent
film on the cooktop. Cook lop Cleaning Creme
will remove this discoloration,
Read and follow all instructions and war~lings
on Cook TopCleaning Crenle labels.
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cAm ANDCLEANING
r ci~rcand clctlningare importantso your halogenlsadiantcooktop wiil
{111ef~lciellt~lllcis21tisfiClctorYservice. If soil, mineraldepositsfrom
“r:kteciwater spills or metal rub-offfrom alulminumcookware is not
~ec~,it ~~illbllrn on the glass
re
Ciiscoloration.
FI~llO\$rthese directions carefully in caring for your cooktop to assure safe
;uIcIproper maintenance.
Be sure that the surface unit control knobs ~~e~~~nedoff and ~h~~the .
entire cooktop is coo! before cleaning. Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a
hot cooktop, The fumes can be hazardousto your health and can chemically
att:~ckthe glass surface.
BE SURE
ELECTRICALPOWERISOFFBEFORECLEANING
ANYPARTOFTHECOOKTOP.
control Knobs
It’sa goodideatowipethecontrolpanelaftereach
use.
Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and
water,rinse with clean water and polish dry with a
soft cloth.
Do notuse abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers,
plasticscouring pads or oven cleansers on the control
panel—theywill damage the finish. A 50/50 solution
egar and hot water works well.
control knobs may be removed for easier
e removing the knobs for
note that the knobs are in the proper OFF position.
When replacing the knobs, check the OFF position
to insure proper placement.
Cooktopsurface and causepermanent
ClearGroove
inStem
The knob stem has a groove in each side. The groove
cEeaning9please
on one sidehas a spring clip. The other grooveis
clear (see illustration).When removing the knob,
it may be helpful to slip a thin cloth (such as a
handkerchief)or a piece of stringunder and around
the knob edge and pull up. Check the insideof the
knob and find the molded rib.
Wash the knobs in soap and water or a vinegar and
hot water solution but do not soak.
Replacethe knob by fittingthe molded rib inside
the knob into the clear groove on the stem.
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Cooktop Frame
Use the same cleaning methods as those described for the glass ceramic top
with the exception of~lsinga scraper.Do not scrape the frame as this will
damage the metal surface.
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QmsTIoNs?
USETHISPROBLEMSOLVER
—
POSSIBLE CAUSE
.-
SLJmACEUN~S WILL NOT
MAINTAIN A ROLLWG
BOILORFRY~G RATE
ISNOTFAST
ENOUGH
COQKTOPFEELSHOT
‘FOODS COOK sLomY
SCRATCHES
TINY
(may appear as cracks)
OR ABRASIONS ON
RADIANT COOKTOP
GLASSS~ACE
eYou must Llsepans which are absolutelyflat. If light can be seen between the _
pan bottoma~d a straightedge, the sur;ace units~il~ not transfer heat ProPerlYs
Panbottoms should closely match thediameter of the surfaceunit selected.
~
Theglasscooktopsurfacesmayseemhotterthanyouareusedto.
o
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 surfaceunit selected.
~Difficulty may be in the main distributionpanel of your house,caused by a
blown cooktop-circuitfuse, a tripped cooktop-circuitbreaker, the main fuse or
the main circuit breaker, depending on the nature of the power supply.If a
circuit breaker is involved,reset it. If the control
fuse(acartridge-type)shouldbechanged,
FA~LIAR WITH ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS. If after performingone of these
procedures, the fuse blows or circuit breaker trips again, callfor service.
NOTE: Apartment tenants or condominiumowners should ask their building
management to perform this check before calling for service.
~Cooktop surface unit controls are not properly set, or the wrong controlknob
is
setforthesurfaceunityouareusing.
boxusesfuses,thecooktop
BUT ONLYBY SOMEONE
~ Incorrect cleaningmethodshavebeenused,cookwarewithroughbottoms
have beenused,orcoarseparticles(saltor sand)werebetweenthecookware
andthesurfaceofthecooktop.Userecommendedcleaningprocedures,be sure
cookwarebottomsandcookwarearecleanbeforeuse,andusecookwarewith
smoothbottoms.Tinyscratchesarenotremovablebutwillbecomelessvisible
intimeasa resultof cleaning.
METAL MARKINGS
(may appear as scratches)
IIARKSTREAKSORSPECKS
AREASOF
DISCOLORATION
ONCOOKT’OP
klOT SUGAR MIXTURES/
PLASTIC MELTEDTO
TIflESURFACE
FREQUENTCYCLING
OFFANDONOF RADIANT
SURfiACEUNITS
~ONTROL KNOB —
WILLNOTTURN
*Do not slide aluminum cookware across the surface. Use recommended
cleaning procedure to remove marks.
*Incorrectcleaningmaterialshave been used, encrusted boiloversor greasespatters
remain on tl~esurface.Use a razor scraper and recommended cleaning procedure.
@Use a razor scraper tlnd recommended cleaning procedure.
*Marksfromaluminumandcopperpansaswellasmineraldepositsfromwater
orfoodcanberemovedwithCookTopCleaningCreme.
~SeetheGlassCeramicCooktopCleaningsection.
eIncorrect cookware used. Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling.
~Whentheknobis at theOFFposition,itmustbe pushedinbeforeit canbe
turned,Whentheknobis atanyotherposition,itcanbeturnedwithoutbeing
pushedin.
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“(1}il~epurchase of your new GE a,~pliance, receive tl~eassurance ti~atifyou ever need
)rmatioII Orassistance from GE,w611be dlere. All
WhateveryOLIrquestion about anyGEmajorappliance, GEAnswerGenter@
information serviceisavailableto help. Your call—andyourquestion—willbe
answeredpromptly and courteously.And you can callanytime. GEAnswer
Center@sel~~iceisopen 24hours a day,7daysaweek.
)TOU l~aveto do iscall—toll-free!
AGE consumer service professionalwillprovide expert repair service,
sched~lledat a time that’sconvenientforyou. NlanyGEConsumer Service
company-operated locationsofferyou servicetodayor tomorrow, or atyour convenience (7:00a.m. to ‘7:00p.m. weekdays,9:00a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays).
Our facto~y-trainedtechniciansknowyour appliance insideand out–so most
repairscan be handled injust one visit.
Upon request, GEwillprovide
Consumerswith impaired hearing or speechwho have
Braillecontrolsfor a varietyofGE accesstoa TDI) or a conventional teletypewritermay
appliances,and a brochure to call800-TDD-GUC (800-833-4322)to request
assistin planning a barrier-free information or service.
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SECTION A-A
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Dn.,”
kitchenfor persons with limited
* ,..,.
mobility.To ob~ainthese items,
free of charge, call800.626.2000.
Youcz~nhave the secure feeling that GEConsumer Servicewillstillbe there
after y~>urwarranty expires. Purchase a GE contract whileyourwarrantyisstill
in effectand yoLz’Iireceivea substantialdiscount.With a multiple-yearcontract,
you’rc~assured of fllture serviceat today’sprices.
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}FQURGENERALELECTRICCOOKTOP
purchase
WARRANTY
staple sales slip or Canceliedcheck
here.Proofoforiginal
date
isneededtoobtainservice
underwarranty.
WHAT!s COVERED
WHATIs NOTCOVERED
FULL ONE-YEARWARRANW
Foroneyearfromdateof original
purchase,wewill provide,free of
charge,partsandservicelabor
inyour hometo repairor replace
any pafi of ~heCOOMOpthatfails
becauseof a manufacturingdefect.
FULL iF!vE-YEARWARRANTY
Forfive yearsfromthe date of
originalpurchase,wewill provide,
freeof charge,partsandservice
laborin your hometo repairor
replacethe glasscooktopdueto:
@Crackingof the glasscooktop
dueto thermalshock
~Discolorationofthe glasscooktop
~Wear-offof the patternon the
glasscooktop
o Crackingof the rubberseal
betweenthe glasscooktopand
the cooktopedge
eBurn-outof anyofthe radiantor
halogensurfaceunits.
~Service trips to your home to
teach you how to usethe product.
yourUse andCarematerial.
Read
if you then haveany questions
about operating the product,
pieasecontact yourdeaier or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address beiow, or caii,toii free:
GE Answer Cente@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
~improper installation.
if you have an installation
probiem, contact your deaier or
instaiier.You are responsiblefor
providing adequateeiectricai,
gas, exhausting and other
connecting facilities as described
in the installation instructions
provided with the product.
@Replacement of housefuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
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Thiswarrantyisextendedto the
originalpurchaserand any succeedi
ownerfor productspurchasedfor
ordina~ homeuse inthe 48mainland
states,HawaiiandWashington,D.C.
InAlaskathe warrantyis thesame
exceptthat it isLIMITEDbecauseyou
mustpayto shipthe product.tothe
service shop or forthe service
technician’stravelcoststo yourhome.
All warrantyservicewiii be
providedbyour FactoryService
Centersor by ourauthorized
CustomerCare” servicersduring
normaiworkinghours.
Shouidyourappiianceneed
service,duringwarranty periodor
beyond,caii800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
~Damage to the giass cooktop
caused by use of cieanersother
than the cooktop creme provided
with the product.
@
Damageto the giasscooktop
causedby hardenedspiiis of
sugarymateriaisor meited piastic
that are not cieanedaccording
to the directionsinthe Useand
CareGuide.
@Damage to the product due to
misuse or abuse.
~Faiiure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended
purposeor used commercially.
@Damageto productcaused
by accident,fire,fioods oracts
of God.
WARRANTORiS NOT
RESPONSIBLEFOR
CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES.
a
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.,,*.Cp
&
~
2-$j5 CG
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 consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
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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