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Built-in Modular Downdraft Cooktop

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Operating

Coil Sudace Unit Module Controls

Cooktop Comparison ....................................8

Cooktop Vent System ................................26

Features . . .

Griddle Accessory ...............................22-24

Griddle Cooking Guide

Grill Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Grill Cooking

Home Canning Tips ....................................25

Optional Radiant Module

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Solid Disk

Care and

Control Panel and

Grease Collector Jar

Griddle

Grill Cover

Grill Radiant Module Solid Disk Module . . Vent System

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Consumer Services ..................43

Phone Numbers .......................43

Model and Serial

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Models: JP383

JP384 JP385

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800.626.2000

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JP387 JP388 JP389

JP386

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YOU...

Before using your cooktop, read this guide carefully.

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

Keep it If you don’t

write (include your phone number):

Consumer GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write

for answers to your questions.

something or need more help,

the model

and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a nameplate underneath the cooktop on the right side of the bottom chamber.

These model and serial numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service

your cooktop.

Before sending in this car&

If you received a damaged

contact the

you the cooktop.

(or builder) that sold

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

See the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you

can correct yourself.

YOU

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

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 appliance. most

this will solve the problem.

why you are not pleased In

page

your

if you are still not pleased, write all the

details-including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances

Park

Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is stall not

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, IL 60606

Drive

write:

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selection of moddes are available for

the cooktop.

and plug which fits into a outside inserted and removed

modules can be interchanged

Each module has an

the center of the

of the cooktop. Some moddes are

than others. If your cooktop is connected to 208 volts, you will notice some increase in cooking times.

Modules and Accessories

See each module section for specific instructions

for installing and removing that To purchase,

contact your nearest GE Appliances dealer or service center. If you need assistance in finding your nearest GE dealer, contact the GE

Answer Center” at 800.626.2000. Model numbers are listed below.

Coil Surface Unit

Chrome Black Porcelain Enamel White

This

Enamel

surface unit. The surface units and drip pans are removable for cleaning.

Solid Disk

Chrome

—

208V (JP38~ Black

Chrome-

Enamel

Porcelain Enamel

Porcelain

(JP38~

This module has one 6“ and one 8“ solid disk surface unit. The surface units are made of cast iron and are sealed to the cooktop. Each surface unit has a built-in protector that keeps it from getting too hot. It will

decrease the temperature of the surface

the case of over-heating or excessively high

unit temperatures.

Radiant Module

Radiant

–208V

Radiant

–208V

Steel

(JP38~

Module

With

this modtie you

char-broil meat indoors

year long. Fat drains away and collects in grease jar. front and back sections

You must have the accessory.

The

sits

heating element is divided so the

be controlled separately.

modtie to use the griddle

over the grill heating element and reflector pan. It has two drain holes so fat and meat drippings can drain into the grease jar. The front and back of

gridde are controlled separately.

modules

and

are not to be used with these

Cover

cover fits over the

Steel Trim

Black

This module has one 5“ and one 7“ heating coil

—

beneath a smooth

and Black Trim

and White Trim

The

surface units are shown by the outlines on the glass. This module provides fast heat, energy efficient operation and is easy to clean.

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including the

., ,.

. u~:this Coobp

●

Be sure your

in this use and care

for its

by a qualified technician in accordance

with the provided initiation instructions.

not assume that you know how to

of the cooWp.

differently

●

Do not

attempt to repair or

those on your previous cooktop.

recommended in this guide.

●

Have the

circuit

the

They

Do not

seriously

anyone to

Some features may work

any part

other servicing

technician.

show you the location of the

&Mark

units

it for easy reference.

unattended

in operation.

stand or hang

the

NOT BE

wear

us@ the

or hanging garments

when reaching for items stored over the cooktop. material

ignited if brought

contact with

hot

●

Use otiy dry pot

holders on hot surfaces

steam. Do

let potholders touch hot surfa~

units. Do not use a towel or other

place

. For your

holder.

never use your

or damp pot

restit

burns from

cloths in

warming or heating the room.

●

Keep the vent

to maintain good venting and to

accumulate

and the

grease or other

the

~ters clean

use

and

for

fires.

. DO

liquids in the vicinity of this or

* Do

gasotie

other flammable vapors and

materi~

combustible

other appliance.

use

pm.

Turn&e surface units off. \mo&~r

the

~i&

the flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the pan completely with a sheet or flat tray. Use a dry

or foam type

fire extinguisher. Earning grease outside a pan can be put out by

covering with baking soda or, using a

dry

av~able, by

or foam type

extinguisher.

●

Do not heat unopened food

Pressure burst

not touch the

and the container could

an injury.

units. These

surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in

During and after use, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact

removable

units or areas

time for

hot

surface

first.

include the cooktop,

ties and areas facing

the cooktop.

●

pork

follow the directions

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

be safe

●

Use

proper pan

the

eat.

This assures

that trichina maybe

and the meat

cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating

expose a portion of the surface unit

The use of

cookware

direct

contact and may result in ignition of clothing.

Proper relationship of cookware unit

●

Never leave the surface units unattended

improve efficiency.

high heat settings.

greasy

●

sure the

are not covered

that may catch on

drip pans (on

are

the surface

cause

Their

smoking and

ody)

absence during cooking wiring.

. Do

not use aluminum

tubs,

the

or griddle. Misuse

or damage

cooktop.

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other- containers are

service;

others

sudden change in temperature.

Ody the@ grate and the

●

the

over

and

cookware handes shodd be

accessory,

heating element.

of the cooktop without extending over the

●

Keep

and the grease

drain hole in tub is

occur.

●

Do not immerse or soak the removable

units.

tub, the reflector

the@ grate

jar

the grease jars frequently.

moddq the

disk moddq

a fire

the radiant modde or the @heating element

not put them

●

turn

a dishwasher.

surface

off before’

Some cleaners produce

cooktop

steam

possible

apply

surface when it is ‘hot

when

fumes and wet cloths

on a hot

Top ~eaning

radiant

●

to remove

use a damp cloth or paper

~eaning

(on radiant

. Read and

Cook Top Cleaning

and

-when

The

surface

heat after the

●

operate the radiant

broken.

the cooktop.

of the cooktop

have

turned off

or cleaning solution

units if the

penetrate a broken cooktop and create a risk of immediately

broken

—

●

Avoid scratching

shock

glass cooktop become

technician

cooktop

The cooktop can be scratched with sharp instruments, rings or other on clothing (on radiant

●

not stand on the

cooktop.

and rivets

ody).

break.

ignition

the

residue

radiant

,,,

“*Never

use

cooktop surface as

cutting

●

cooktop

on top of the

when

in use

● Be

stirring when it is in use. They

when

on the

other

cooktop surface

hot and

(on radiant modules

●

To avoid

always be certain that

surface units are at the off position and

units are cool

burn or electric

controls for

surface

before attempting to remove a

surface unit or a

●

Do not

mayonnaise jar

grease

the kitchen

using

the grease

which

break when hot

jar with a

into it. Replace with any wide mouth

canning jar.

●

Foods

foods being fried at

heat

Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up

●

Use

fat for-effective

the pan too

over

or deep-tit

fat

the pan,

cause

when food is added.

. If a combination of

stir

together before heating, or as fats

or tits

be used

melt slowly.

● ’Never try to move a pan

●

Use a deep

deep

heat fat

Wait unti the fat is cool.

thermometer whenever possible

and watch as it heats.

fat_

prevent overheating fat beyond

To control

low

rather than off. This keeps the downdraft vent

on. @turn the vent blower to the @off. Use along-handed remove the food from the control the does

the entire

sheet or the

to remove this later because it

●

turndown

the heat setting

then turn

steps shodd

until

goes

with a cookie

Hit

a large roasting pan. Use a pot

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Models: JP383

JP384

JP385

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2 Radiant Surface Unit Module

Disk Module

3 Griddle Plate Accessory

Use with the

Grate

Module heating element and reflector pan.

Part of the Grill Module. Use with the heating element and the reflector

pan.

3,5,8,

12-15, 25,31

3,5,8,

1618,32

3,4,

22-24,

Part of the Grill or

6 Reflector Pan

Part of the Grill

8 Grease Collector System

—

Uses wide-mouth

9 Control

Push in Indicator Light

Lights when any unit of the

11 Vent Control

Turn onto The blower

unit is turned on.

Vent System The blower vents smoke down and out of the kitchen and house. The vent and

13 Drip pans

Heating Element

Use with the

grate

cleaned when modules are removed.

canning jars to collect grease.

and turn to set surfaw units from LO to HI.

is turned on.

odors, smoke or heat during cooking.

comes on when the grill heating

is located under the vent

be cleaned often.

4,28

5,18,

22,27

9,19,

23,27

26,27

5,9,

19,23,

26,28

4,30

Surface Units

May be removed to clean the drip pans. Do not submerge in water.

Cover

16 Coil Surface Unit

3,4,8,

10,11,

28,30

3,29

3,4,8,

10,11

25,30

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HOW DOES

COOKTOP

Your

new

modular cooktop may have several types of

rooking

when you use each one.

best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and

cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or

unit you are using.

of Cooktop

Radiant Cooktop

units. You

Description

Electric roils

ceramic

some

How it Works Heat travels

the bottom for good rooking results.

cooking after it is turned off. Remove the pan from the

you want cooking to stop.

Induction

Solid Disk

Gas Burners

High frequency induction coils under a glass

Flattened metal tubing

resistance wire suspended over a drip pan.

Solid disk sealed to the

cooktop

Regular or sealed gas burners use either or natural gas.

iron

gas

Pans must be made of produced by a magnetic circuit and changes heat settings right away, like a gas cooktop. off, the glass cooktop is hot from the heat of

Heats by

results, use good quality pans. Elwtric warped pans than radiant or solid disks. Heats up heat settings as

rooking for a short time after they are turned off.

Heats by cooking results. Heats up and disk stays hot enough to from the solid disk if you want the cooking to stop.

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

OLD

following chart differences among the various cooking surface units and how they differ from others you may have used

in the past.

to the glass

ferrous metals (metal that attracts a magnet).

with the pan and by heating the air under the pan. For best

as gas or induction. Electric roils stay hot enough to

mntact with the pan, so pans must be flat on the bottom for good –

and then to the

glass cooktop stays hot enough to

the

down more slowly than electric

cooking after it is turned off. Remove the pan

Gas burners heat the pan right away and change

help you to understand the

so pans must be flat on

unit if

Heat is

and the pan. Heats up right away

turning the control

the

pan, but rooking stops right away.

are more forgiving of

but does not change

of the Modules

Some of the

preconditioned before using them for the first time. Modules and accessories shotid be cleaned after

each use. clean. See each modtie section in this guide for specific

longer a soil remains, the harder it is to

Never immerse any module in water.

Using the

You must consider heat up and cool down times for the electric surface cooking times.

on initial temperature settings, the type of cookware used and the amount of food being cooked.

must be cured or

Heat up and cool down times depend

Unit Modules

not in the cooktop, modules and

accessories should be stored in a

could be damaged.

Start cooking at a higher setting to heat the unit faster, then turn to a lower setting to finish

cooking. Remember, cooking continues after the surface unit is turned off.

dry place.

or they

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Surface

With Infinite Heat Controls

At both OFF “clicking” sounds during cooking, indi~ting the control is keeping the unit at the heat level you set.

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

and

the

control “clicks” into position. You may hear slight

How to Set the

Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the heat setting desired.

Be sure you turn the control to OFF when you finish cooking.

surface unit indi~tor light

ANY heat on any module surface unit is on.

Guide for Using Heat Settings

HI—Used to begin cooking or to

to a bed. Reduce heat setting after water boils. Medium

MED.) Maintains a fast boil on large amounts of food.

and brown; keeps food at a medium

boil or simmer.

LO.) Cook after starting at HI; cooks with in covered pan.

for long, slow cooking (simmering) to to melt butter and chocolate or to keep foods warm.

between LO and OFF, but there is no power to the

and develop flavors. Use this setting

surface unit indi~tor light may

halfway between HI and

water

between

and

water

Medium

OFF

‘

glow when

Do not be alarmed by the blower. It will automatically come on when the grill or

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How to

Be sure the controls are turned

to OFF. To install the module, position the plug to the outside

of the cooktop.

the Module

2. Slide the module toward the in the side of the cooktop

until the plug is pushed way

the

the inside edge of the

module into the cooktop

it is flush with the cooking

surface.

How to Remove the Module

Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the

surface units are cool before attempting to remove edges and slide toward the center of the cooktop.

the module.

2. Lift up the tab at the inside edge of the until the base clears the opening at the side of the cooktop.

3. To unplug, hold the Lift out when unplugged.

do not stack them or store other damage the surface of the moddes.

Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware conducts heat faster than other metals. Cast-iron and absorb heat but generally cook medium heat settings. Steel pans may cook if not combined with other

For best rooking bottom. Match the the

edge of the surface unit more than 1 inch.

instructions on

unit. The pan should not

shotid be flat on the

use.

at low to

over the

Right

Not over 1 inch

Wrong

Over 1 inch

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Deep Fat

Do not Frosty foods bubble vigorously. Watch food frying at high temperatures. Keep

cookware with fat that may spill over when adding food.

and hood clean from grease.

Wok Cooking

Do not use woks that

you use

bottomed wok.

available at your Iocd

store.

are

have support rings

.seofthesetypes;f

woks, with or-without the ring in place can

be dangerous. Placing

the ring over the

unit will cause a

damage the without the ring. You wok tipped over.

Questions and

Q. Can I cover my drip pans with foil?

A. No.

Clean as recommended in the

Cleaning section.

Q. Can I use special cooking equipmen$

oriental

recommended. units can be shortened and the damaged from the high heat needed for this type of cooking. A special flat-bottomed wok used safely.

A. After turning the surface units off and making sure

am I not getting the heat I need from my surface units even though I have the controls on the correct setting?

they are cool, check to make sure that the plug-in units are securely plugged in.

on any surface units?

without flat surfaces is not

life of the module surface

and

can be

does my cookware

the surface unit?

Because the surface unit is not flat. Make sure the

feet of the surface units are sitting on the inside rim of the drip pan and the drip pan is flat on the

surface.

is the porcelain finish on my cookware

coming

you set the for the cookware material and leave it, the finish may smoke, pot or pan.

if you set the surface unit required for a long period of time, with small amounts of dry

I can foods and preserves on my coil

surface units?

Yes, but ody use ~okware designed for canning

recipes for preserving foods. Be sure canner is

bottomed and fits over the center of the coil surface unit. since

of heat that

Do not try to use such woks

tilt

when I place it on

unit

the manufacturer’s instructions

canning generates large amounts of

to avoid burns from steam or heat.

higher than required

higher than

damage the finish.

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How to Insert the Module

Be sure the controls are turned

to position the plug to the outside wall of the cooktop.

To install the module,

DISK

2. Slide the module toward the in the side of the cooktop

until the plug is pushed way in.

the

it is flush with the cooking

edge of the

How to Remove the Module

Be sure the controls are turned to disk surface units are cool before attempting to remove the module.

2. Lift up the tab at the the base clears the opening at the side of the cooktop.

edge of the modtie

and the solid

3. To unplug, hold the module by the front and back edges and slide toward the center of the cooktop. Lift out when unplugged.

4. If you are storing moddes, do not stack them or store other materials on top of them. This could damage the surface of the

Before Using Your Solid Disk Module for the First Time

The top working surface of solid disk surface units have a protective coating which must be hardened before using the surface units for the first time. HELP PROTECT THE To harden this coating, the surface units should be briefly heated without a pan for about 5 minutes at the HI setting. Otherwise the

There wi~ be some smoke and odor; this is Heating of the surface units steel

unit trim rings to a gold color.

stick to the pan.

change the staidess

THROUGHOUT ITS LIPE.

UNIT’S

HARDENED TO

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Information About Solid Disk

Using a solid disk surface unit is quite similar to using an electric of surface units, you

surface unit. With both types

enjoy the

electricity and the benefits of retained heat in the

units. However, there are differences:

●

Solid disk surface units reach cooking

temperature a little slower, and hold heat than coil units. Solid disk surface units have very

even heat distribution. Since solid disk surface units hold heat longer, you may wish to turn the unit off sooner, and take advantage of the amount of

heat is dependent upon the

heat.

quantity and type of of the pan and the setting used for cooking.

●

The red dot in the center of the solid disk surface

unit indicates built-in temperature limiters that

reduce the heat if a pan boils dry, if the unit is turned on without a pan or if the pan is not making enough contact with the surface of the unit.

red dots will wear off with use without

affecting the performance of the surface units.

Tips

● There

retained heat in the surface

wait for the unit to cool before

cleaning the surface unit area.

● You must use proper flat bottomed cookware.

Pans with are not

ridged or warped bottoms

Improper cookware

cause unsatisfactory cooking restits.

● Unlike electric coil surface units, solid disk

surface units do NOT turn red

setting. However, you may notice a

glow

when the surface units are on HI and the room is

lit.

● Solid disk cooking

easier cleanup sealed against

you a step closer

the cooking surface is

are no drip pans or

burner boxes to clean.

For cooking on

disk surface units the use of

correct cookware is very

●

cookware

heat faster than

other metals.

●

Cast-iron and coated cast-iron containers are slow to

absorb heat, but

cook

at minimum

or medium heat settings.

●

Glass cookware

be used

as the

manufacturer describes.

●

Do not use a wire trivet or any other kind of

heat-retarding pad between the cookware and the surface unit.

●

Good pans have a thick flat bottom which absorbs

the heat from the surface unit.

provides good heat distribution from the

thick flat bottom

unit

to the food.

●

Pans with thin, uneven bottoms do not do a good job of using the heat coming from the surface unit.

The food to be cooked may bum and require more time and electricity. You

have to add

more fat or water.

Pans with uneven bottoms are not

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DISK

(continued)

How to Check Pan Petiomance on a Solid Disk

Use of comet

and cleaning of

The correct mokware reduces the temperature of the

surface and minimizes the chance of

burning onto the

You must use pans with

Some pans may have curved or rounded bottoms or may be your pans you may do this quick test.

Turn your pan upside down on the

place a ruler flat against

the pan surface. The

bottom of the pan and the

straight edge of the should fit flush against each other all the way across. Turn the

a full 360 degrees, checking for any

spare between the ruler and the bottom of the pan.

can affect the cooking

flat bottoms.

●

Place otiy dry pans on the solid

disk surface units. Do not place lids on the units, particularly wet lids.

●

recommend that you use

a flat-bottomed wok. They

are

at your store. The bottom of the wok should have the same diameter as the

unit to insure

proper contact.

bottoms

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 boil. Good flat distribution of bubbles over the bottom surface area of the pan. Bubbles bottom surface

● Some special cooking procedures require specific

Unit

not recommended.

simple test to determine even heat

the water starts to

will have an even

uneven

uneven heat

●

Do not use woks that have

a portion of the

of the pan to the

support rings. This type of wok will not heat on solid disk surface units.

●

pots should not extend more than 1 inch beyond the surface of a solid disk surface unit and should have flat bottoms. When canning pots do not meet this description, the use of the HI heat setting causes excessive heat result in damage to the See the Home Canning Tips section for further information.

cookware such as pressure cookers, deep fat fryers, etc. correct if applicable to the cooking

cookware must have flat bottoms and be the

The cookware should

- -

unsuitable pan.

and may

be covere~

—

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Questions and

Q. May I can foods and preserves on my solid

disk surface units?

A. Yes,

A. This initial smoking is both normal and necessary.

Q. A. More heat is transferred to the

—

but

purposes. Check the manufacturer’s instructions

and recipes for preserving foods. Be sure the

canner is flat-bottomed and fits over the center of the solid disk surface unit. Since canning generates large amounts of steam, be from steam or heat.

on the surface units. Follow our recommendations in the Home

does the solid disk surface unit smoke

when I

A rust preventative is applied to each unit at the factory. When the unit is turned on for the first time, the coating will burn off the unit areas. This takes approximately 5 minutes and should be done without any Otherwise, the coating will stick to the cookware.

is the

disk surface units than by electric

from getting inside the

to keeping the

turn the contents are placed on the surface unit. More heat

will food rather than the

temperature countertops or cookware.

use

turn it on?

the units are clamped

This, of course, eliminates

be transferred to the

not cause damage to the

designed for canning

to avoid burns

shotid ofly be done

on the surface unit.

hot to the touch?

chassis. The secret

comfortably cooler is to

after the cookware

The

by the solid

units

to the

and the

its

A. The

Q. Can I use special cooking equipment like an

A. If you set the solid disk surface unit on a heat

disk surface units?

solid disk surface units are very efficient and retain heat much longer than the units. Food controls are turned off. We recommend that you begin rooking at lower settings than you have in the past and desired. The energy savings are

does it take a long time to cook my food?

It doesn’t. The extra time it takes compared to the

electric

not minutes. These few

greater mass of the surface unit. cooking slowly, it is

warped or have an uneven bottom surface. If bottomed pots and pans are use~ cooking

parallels that of the electric coil unit with less energy consumption.

oriental

We recommend that you use

wok. They are available at your The bottom of the wok diameter as the surface unit to ensure proper contact. Do not use woks that have support rings. This type of wok surface units.

is the porcelain finish on my cookware

coming

cookware’s finish may smoke, crack pop or bum depending on the pot or pan.

amounts of dry food may damage the

boil or fry 3 to 5 minutes after the

of the solid disk

on my solid disk surface units?

than required for the cookware

let the

finish.

my food with the new

increase or decrease heat as

are due to the

the food is

the pots and pans are

unit closely

a flat-bottomed

retail store.

not heat on solid disk

sit too long, the

woking

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How to

Be sure the controls are turned to position the plug to the outside

To install the module,

of the cooktop.

the Module

Slide the modtie toward the

in the side of the cooktop

until the plug is pushed

way in.

How to Remove the Module

Be sure the controls are turned to radiant surface units are cool before attempting to remove the module.

2. Lift up the tab at the inside edge of the module until the base clears the opening at the side of the cooktop.

and the

3. Lower the inside edge of the

the

module into the cooktop is flush with the cooking

surface.

To unplug, hold the module by the front and back edges and slide toward the center of the cooktop. Lift out when unplugged.

4. If you are storing modules, do not stack them or store other damage the surface of the

Information About Radiant Modules

The radiant module features heating coils beneath a smooth glass are shown by

●

When a surface unit is activate&

surface unit radiate heat through the glass to the

The red glow of the

visible through the glass. It

a few moments to heat up. The to maintain your selected control setting. The coils have temperature limiters to prevent runaway temperatures.

●

Use the same cookware that

solid disk surface units.

●

If you are storing modules, do not stack them or

store other the glass ceramic surface of the radiant module is likely. Be careful not to damage or bend the

plug.

surface. The two surfaces units

on the glass.

beneath the

be instantly

take the

unit

cycles on and off

you would use with

on top of

as damage to

●

Do not let pots boil dry. Overheated metal can

bond to glass module.

overheated copper pot

leave a residue that will permanently stain

the

●

Sliding

leave

cookware across the glass

marks. These

marks

appear as small scratches. They can be removed with Cook Top Cleaning

●

When a surface unit is turned on, the surface unit

can be seen glowing red within a few red

will turn on and off (cycling) to maintain

and a razor scraper.

The

the selected heat setting. With poor cookware, you

see frequent cycling of the unit off and on.

flat cookware will minimize the cycling.

●

It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or

surface on the glass ceramic surface when the surface is cool.

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The

cookware which

information

give good performance.

help you choose

Steel: highly recommend

Especially good with a sandwich clad bottom. The sandwich bottom combines the benefits of steel (appearance, durability and stability) with the advantages of

or copper (heat

even heat distribution).

weight recommended

Good conductivity. Auminum residues sometimes appear as scratches on the cooktop, but removed if cleaned immediately. low melting

thin weight aluminum should not

of its

be used.

Copper Bottom:

Good

which can appear as scratches. The residues

weight recommended

but

may leave residues

as long as the cooktop is cleaned immediately.

Good performance ody

bottom. Avoid

with a

dry,

flat, smooth

porcelain

melt and

fuse to the surface.

Glass-ceramic:

not recommended

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

Stoneware:

not recommended

Poor performance. May scratch surface. Usable, but

not recommended.

Cast Iron:

recommended

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

●

We recommend that you

use

a flat-bottomed wok.

They are available at your

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

support rings. This type of wok will not heat on radiant surfaces.

●

Some special cooking procedures require specific

such as pressure cookers, deep fat fryers, etc. correct she. The

cookware must have flat bottoms and be the

should

if applicable to the cooking process.

How to Check Pan Pefiomance

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

correct cookware cooktop surface and

burning onto the

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 place a ruler flat against the pan surface. The bottom of the pan and the straight edge of the ruler should

flush against each other all the way across, Turn the ruler a space between the

the temperature of the

the chance of

360 degrees, checking for any

and the bottom of the pan.

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

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

and

observe the location of bubbles as the water starts to

bed. Good flat cookware will have an even distribution of bubbles over the bottom surface area of the pan. Bubbles

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

not be as good if the cookware is either smaller or larger than the surface unit.

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●

Never

use

on the glass.

. Do not slide cookware across the

cooktop because it not

proof.

scratch the

is scratch resistang

●

the surface unit you are cooking on.

Plastic and

Sugary syrups) or melted plastics can cause pitting of the

surface of your

the spill is removed

You can enjoy delicious grilled food year ‘round, prepared in the convenience of your own kitchen.

Separate heating elements can be set at different temperatures,

potatoes or other vegetables, for a complete

allowing you to use

meat and the other

place the pan in the center of

(such as jellies, fudge, candy

stall hot.

the cooking

to prepare

●

Do not use the surface as a cutting

board.

Special care should be substances. Cleaning section carefully.

the instructions in the

when removing hot

and

How to

the

Make sure the grease collector jar is in place beneath the cooktop.

2. Fit the reflector pan in the cooktop.

permit grease to drain into the jar. Keep the slots open at all times.

slots in the

3. Make sure turned to OFF. Hold the heating element with side of the cooktop and level

with the surface.

as far as it will go. not support of the reflector pan.

\ 4. Place the@ll grate on

the reflector pan over the heating element. should be seated properly

on the reflector pan.

controls are

plug facing the

heating element

rest on the ledge

the plug

grate

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the

When

removing the parts in the slide the heating element toward the renter of the Remove the

position and the module is cool. Remove the grill grate and then

the jar.

Module

of the

pan. Empty grease collector jar when

grill modde to clean, be sure

switches are

it is unplugged,

Be sure to

How to Set The

The control

prevents the heating element from being turned on accidentally. Push the knob in

position. When the knob is in any other position,

it can be turned without pushing it in. Front and rear sections of the grill heating element

are controlled separately. Heat a different temperature for cooking different types

of foods.

Automatic Blower Operation

—

The blower comes on

must be pushed in to turn;

when the grill is turned off.

Controls

when it is in the

half the grill

portions or set each

when the grill is turned on and turns off

What to Do if a Flame-Up Occurs.

Grilling fat or juicy foods may cause flame-ups.

You

It’s important to control flame-ups so they do

not get out of TO CONTROL

Turn down the heat setting to LO rather than This keeps the downdraft vent blower on. Or, turn the vent to ON, then turn the grill

Using a long-handed utensil, food from the grill.

remove the

this

Push in the of the and right rear control knobs control the grill when the module is on the right side (on some models). The left front and left rear control knobs operate the

when the

steps

should goes out. If it does not, cover the entire@ modde with a cookie sheet or the lid from a large roasting pan. Use a pot holder to remove this later will be hot.

Never use water on a grease fire.

the flames.

It is recommended that you have a dry

foam or

you

easily reach it in case of a rooking fire.

knob depending on which side

grill module is used. The right front

module is on the left side of the

the flame until it eventually

Water will spread

type fire extinguisher where

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●

Do not leave the grill unattended

●

Be sure to preheat according to the cooking guide.

●

Make sure the grease collector jar and the reflector

in use.

pan are clean and in place before using the

●

Remove grease from the grease collector jar after

each use to avoid

●

The grates should be oiled or sprayed with a non-

stick coating before cooking to prevent sticking. Remove the grate before spraying, and spray while cool. Spraying

onto a hot grill may

cause a fire.

●

Trim fat from meats before placing on the grill.

This will reduce smoking and lessen grease buildup in the grease collector jar.

●

cooking foods of various

and thicknesses, start larger or thicker pieces first, and quicker-cooking lightly to lie flat on edges of

and chops to prevent curling; break

pieces later. Press meat

grill: slash the fat on the

the joints of split chickens so they will lie flat.

(continued)

●

If your house has low voltage, foods may be lighter

●

spaw

between foods when placing them on the best cooking results.

sticking and provide better browning.

Air needs to circulate around the food for

rearrange foods on the

to prevent

Season meats after cooking rather than

can draw out juices and dry out meat. Use tongs to turn and rearrange meats on the grill; forks will pierce the meat and release juices.

brown than expected. A longer preheating and grill time may be necessary to achieve the desired results.

The

blower comes on

is turned on and turns off

when the grill

when the

is turned off.

Questions and

the done properly. Is there something wrong with my grill?

Probably not. Suggested cooking times should be

used change cooking times required.

Q. How can

developing an unattractive burned look and taste?

during the entire cooking time. If your favorite sauce

last 15 to 20 minutes of cooking time for best

Q. Foods cooked on my grill are not browning as

much as I would like.

A. A longer preheating and grill time maybe

necessary to achieve the desired

the cooking times suggested in

cooking guide but my foods were not

as a general guide. Variables in food can

keep barbecued meats from

containing sugar will often bum if used

sugar, try adding it

during the

could cause this?

Q. Can my

be switched to the other side of the

where it would be more convenient for

me?

A. Your

interchangeable

modties can be used on either the right or the left side of the (on some models).

inserting or removing a module, take care not to force the connection or exert undue pressure which

damage the

contacts.

cooking many individud foods, what can

I do to insure that foods

cook evenly?

cooking foods of various sties and thicknesses, start larger or thicker pieces first and add quicker cooking, Press the meat lightly to lie flat on the

pieces later.

Slash the fat on the edges of steaks and chops to prevent curling. Break the joints of split chickens so they

will lie flat.

grilled meats sometimes come out drier

than they should.

can I do to help

prevent this?

Season meats after woking rather than

can draw out juices and dry out meat. Use tongs to turn and rearrange meats on the grill; forks will pierce the meat and release juices.

—

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Do not leave

turned to

turned to HI

unattended

or anytime the knobs are

food on the grill.

“preheat”

1. Preheat 5 minutes before grilling. Refer to the setting in the guide for a particular food.

Trim exwss fat from the meat.

3. Before cooking steaks, slash fat around edges to prevent curling of meat.

4. Suggested cooking times as a guide, since variables in food

be used

change

times.

Food

Steak

3/4 inch-l% inch thick

Steak

inch-2 inches thick

Ground Steak or Hamburgers

3/4 inch thick

Chicken

Ham

1 inch thick

Hot Dogs

Pork

Spare ribs

Steaks

1 inch thick

Sausage

Suggested Setting

Rare: HI Medium:

Well:

Rare: Medium: Well:

Rare: HI Medium: Well:

MED

Halves: MED

MED

Cook Time

per side

minutes per side

8-10 minutes 9-11 minutes per side

13–15 minutes per side 20-23 minutes

minutes per side 8–10 minutes per side 11-12 minutes

45-60

minutes

(total) 1 hr. to 1 hr. 10 minutes

(total)

hr. to 1 hr. 25 minutes

(total)

10 minutes per side

8–9 minutes (total)

minutes

40–50 minutes (total)

20–22

minutes per side

8–10 minutes per side

10–12 minutes per side

side

Preheat grill 10 minutes for rare.

to MED for well done.

Preheat grill 10 minutes for rare.

Turn over frequently and if desired baste with

last 10 to 15 minutes.

Break joint bones. Plain skin side down. Turn over every 15 minutes and baste frequently as desired. Wing-breast quarters take longer than thigh-leg quarters.

Break joint bones. Plain skin side down on preheated grill. Turn over and baste frequently as desired.

Turn frequently.

Boil 5 minutes before grilling. Rearrange and turn over frequently. Baste with

10 minutes as desired. Very meaty ribs may

take about 10 minutes longer.

With a sharp knife or scissors, cut the undersell into the meat almost through to outer shell. Spread tail meat while grilling. shell. Spray grates with non-stick coating before Preheating.

Brush with melted butter.

Use bratwurst, Polish sausage.

meat but leave in

or smoked

last

to expose

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You must have the grid&e accessory.

Your

non-stick coated gridde provides an extra-large

cooking surface for meats, pancakes, or other food

prepared in a frying pan or

Do not use

with these

module to use the

moddes

How to

the

Make

beneath the cooktop.

sure the grease

2. Fit the reflector pan in the cooktop.

The slots in the pan

permit grease to drain into the jar. Keep the slots open at all times.

and the

Module

, Make sure

are the heating element with

the plug facing the side

of the cooktop and level with the surface. Insert the plug into the outlet as far as it

heating should rest on the ledge of the reflector pan.

4. Place the on the reflector pan

over the heating element. The plate

properly on the reflector

with the

drain holes at the front.

wntrols

to OFF. Hold

go.

—

the

removing the parts of the grill module to clean, be sure are in the OFF position and then slide the heating element toward the center of the cooktop is unplugged. Remove the reflector pan. Empty grease

Be sure to

Module

switches

the module is cool. Remove the gridde plate

jar when

the jar.

Using the Gtidde

non-stick

using it for the

the gridde in soap and water and dry. Then use a paper

towel to apply a

Preheat the

Cooking Guide.

of oil or butter.

must be preconditioned before

time.

amount of cooking oil to the

preheating for the

first wash

Do not overheat the griddle.

HI for more than 5 minutes without food the non-stick coating.

Because the heating element under the

you

and rear sections.

vary the temperature of the front

the

damage

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How

to Set The

control

this

prevents the heating element from being turned on the OFF position. position, it

must be pushed in to turn;

Push the knob in

be turned without pushing it in.

Controls

when it is in

the knob is in any other

Automatic Blower Operation

Front and rear sections of the griddle heating element are controlled separately.

the each

for cooking small portions or set

at a different temperature for rooking

Heat

different types of foods. Push in the control knob depending on which side of

the and right rear control knobs

gridde module is used.

right front

the gridde when the module is on the right side (on some models). The left front and left rear control knobs operate the

when the

module is on the left side of

the

The blower comes on off

when the

is turned off.

Griddle Tips

●

Most gridded foods require cooking on a preheated

surface, which may be greased food. Preheat then switch to recommended

●

If your house has low voltage, foods may be

lighter brown than expected. and

time maybe needed to get good

rooking

●

Make sure the

●

Check the grease wllector jar and empty if

is clean.

necessary to avoid

●

To avoid damaging the nonstick finish, store the

to store it flat, avoid placing other pans or on top.

●

Foods which are high in natural fat, such as bacon

or sausage, maybe started on a mld

before adding

longer preheating

is turned on and turns

●

The blower

when the

●

Avoid using metal utensils with sharp points or

rough or sharp edges which might damage the nonstick coated on the

●

Foods to be warmed may be placed

inverted

the heat.

Condition or “season” the

use.

on autornatidly when the

on the

help store

before

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Questions and

Can my @dWe be switched to the other side of

the for me?

A. Your

used on either the right or left side of the

(on some models).

exert undue pressure which could damage the

Q. Can prolonged periods of high heat damage my

griddle’s surface?

A. A brief preheating period is often necessary for

best without food can damage the nonstick mating. cooking is completed.

Q. Do I need special cookware for use with

A. Avoid using

rough or sharp edges which might damage the nonstick coated

in containers are to be warmed on the further information on surface, see the

where it would be more convenient

interchangeable

take care not to force the connection or

contacts.

be sure to turn control knobs to OFF when

cookware with sharp points or

surface. Do not cut foods on the

Use ody heat-resistant dishes when foods

and Cleaning section.

modules can be

inserting or removing a

For

for your

ACCESSORY

Q. How should I store my griddle when it is not

in use?

To avoid marring the non-stick finish, store

to avoid damage. If it is necessary to store it flat, avoid placing other pans or cookware on top.

Q. How long can foods be kept warm with the

griddle without losing their appeal?

than 2 hours is rewmmended to assure good foods, such as eggs, should not be kept more than

15 to 30 minutes; entrees and casseroles maybe warmed for 30 to 60 minutes. Hors d’oeuvres stay hot for serving up to 1 or 1 Rearrange or stir food occasionally, if possible.

have cooked the full time?

Preheat the gridde for a longer time and leave

foods on the degree of browning.

quality and prevent spoilage. ‘Delicate

aren’t

foods done even

hours.

Do not leave

turned

turned to HI with food on the griddle.

Food

Bacon

Cube &Mb Eye Steaks

Fried

Fish Steaks French Toast Ham

Hot Pancakes

Sandwiches Sausage Patties

unattended during “preheat”

or anytime the knobs are

I Su=ested

Medium High

Medium

Medium High

MED

Medium High Medium High Medium High Medium High Medium High Medium High MED Grease

Medium High

Suggested cooking times shodd be used

since variables in food may

Cooking times downdraft vent system.

Comments

Grease lightly if desired. Grease lightly if desired. Grease lightly if desired. Grease lightly if desired. Grease lightly if desired.

Grease lightly if desired.

if desired.

as a

cooking time.

be slightly longer when using the

—

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Canning should be done on the

Surface Unik,

the Solid Disk Units or the Radiant Units Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of the surface unit are not

recommended for most surface cooking. However, when

with a water-bath or pressure canner,

diameter

maybe used This is because

water temperatures (even under pressure) are not

to cooktop surfaces

the surface unit.

DO NOT USE LARGE CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE FOR

THAN

types of

FOODS OTHER

Most syrup or sauce rnixture%and

at temperatures much higher

POTS

than boiling water. Such temperatures could eventually harm cooktop surfaces surrounding the

module surface units.

Be sure the canner fits over the center of the surface

your cooktop or its location does not

unit.

in Canning

the

canner to be centered on the surface unit, use

for good

g results or try putting

on opposite side of cooktop (on some models) so the larger unit is large diameter pans do not touch the the vent damaged

The knobs and the vent

touched by hot

front. Be sure the canner or other

knobs or

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 surface unit and take a long time to boil water.

electric

surface units. They are

required

for

The

disk surface units and glass

Safe canning requires that

are destroyed and that the jars are sealed

completely. When canning foods in a water-bath canner, a continuously for the required time. foods in a pressure canner, the pressure must be maintained continuously for the required time.

but steady boil must be maintained

microorganisms

canning

If a solid disk surface unit is used for canning,

please note that solid disk surface units heat up and units. Because of this difference, after you have

adjusted the the prescribed 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.

GLASS AND

DISK The glass and solid disk surface units have temperature limiters that help prevent them from getting too hot. If the bottom of your canner is not flat, the surface unit

overheat, triggering 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 glass or solid units if the bottom of your canner is not flat enough.

3. When canning, use recipes and procedures from reputable sources. Reliable recipes and procedures are available from the manufacturer of your canner; manufacturers of

jars for canning, such as

Ball and Kerr; and the United States Department of

Extension Service.

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

when canning.

If your house has low voltage, canning may take longer than expected, even though directions have been

time

(1)

using a pressure canner, and

(2) starting with

followed.

be shortened by:

water for fastest

heating of large quantities of water.

SOLID DISK

it is very important to make sure

or pressure levels are maintained

What is a Temperature Limiter?

Every solid disk and radiant surface unit has a Temperature Limiter. The Temperature Limiter protects the

surface from getting too hot

The Temperature Limiter may turn off the

surface units if:

●

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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The blower comes on the

is turned off.

when the grill or

the vent is turned on using the knob, the blower not turn off using the knob.

The

vent system helps remove cooking

odors and smoke from foods prepared on the

and must be turned off

How to

To operate the vent system using the knob, turn the

Some models have a control that allows you to choose blower speeds from low to high.

Continuous use of the vent system helps keep the kitchen comfortable and less reducing cooking odors and

creates a frequent need for cleaning.

Vent System

knob on the control panel to ON.

cooking

mois~re that

on some models

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Proper care and cleaning are important so your efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for your

cool before touching or

to assure safe and proper maintenance.

give you

Enamel Finish

The porcelain enamel finish

misused. This finish is acid-resistant. However, any acidic foods spilled (such as fruit or

vinegar)

the finish.

not be permitted to remain on

Chrome Finish

Clean the brushed chrome top with warm, soapy water or Bon cleanser and immediately dry it with a clean, soft cloth. T&ewe to dry the

following the “grain”. To help prevent finger

spread a thin film of baby

cloth.

Grease

out grease with a large spoon. warm water to loosen grease if desired. Clean with a plastic or

The jar may The jar may be replaced with any wide mouth

canning jar.

Jar

scouring pad and hot soapy water.

be cleaned in the dishwasher.

(on some models)

sturdy but

tomato

(on some

on the surface. Wipe away excess oil with a

models)

the jar in

If acids spill on the paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right away. When the surface has cooled wash with soap and water.

Rinse well. For other spills such as fat smatterings, wash with soap

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

brand

after cleaning,

while hot, use a dry

Control Panel and

Clean up Remove heavier

Clean the control panel with mild liquid dish detergent and a soft cloth. Rub the control panel lightly.

on the control panel. The control

cleaning.

To remove a Wash the

Do not allow water to run down inside the surface of

the panel

to the cootiop, area on the

or spatters with a damp cloth.

with

Do not use abrasives of any

maybe removed for easier

it straight off the stem.

in soap and water but do not

cleaning. After drying, return the

to the shaft.

soapy water.

sure to match the flat

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(continued)

Wipe out tub with hot soapy or plastic Make sure the drain hole

pad. Rinse with a damp cloth.

not blocked. Clean with

a soap filled

a cotton swab or toothpick.

Vent System

Before cleaning the vent grille,

blower is shut off. To clean the vent grille, remove it from the

by lifting it up. Wipe with a damp cloth. If necessary the vent Use

liquid for cleaning. Rinse well and dry

Do not use abrasive cleaners. vent

finish. Do not clean the vent grille in the dishwasher. To clean the vent chamber, use hot soapy water.

Do not use abrasive cleaners. They will damage the finish.

be sure exhaust

can be washed in the sink.

will damage the

Vent Filter

filter is held in place with a metal latch. Move latch up in either direction and lift filter up and out of the vent opening.

Clean the

by swishing it in hot, soapy water.

Do not operate the vent without the filter in

Vent Vent Chamber

Modules

●

Be sure

controls are turned

before attempting to remove a

or heating element.

●

Do not attempt to clean plug-in

units or

heating element

in an automatic dishwasher.

●

Do not immerse plug-in surface units in liquids of any kind

●

Do not bend the plug-in

●

Do not attempt to clean, adjust or in any way repair the plug-in receptacle.

unit plug terminals.

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Module

To remove:

●

Lift off the

●

Unplug the heating element.

Do not To replace:

●

Place the reflector pan in the cookop tub with

the hole for the plug-in towards the outside of the

●

Plug in the heating element.

●

Place the grill or gridde grate on top of the

grate.

to clean the heating

Grate

Grill Grate

Clean with a plastic Rinse well. The

grate may

dishwasher. Do not clean in a

pad and hot soapy water.

be cleaned in the

oven.

Clean with a plastic scouring pad and hot soapy water. Rinse well. Do not use abrasive cleaners.

Do not clean in the dishwasher.

Cover

Do not place the cover on a hot modde or leave it over the

To clean the cover, wash it at the water and dry. For stubborn 5 to 10 minutes or use a use a metal scouring pad or other abrasives.

Do not clean in the dishwasher.

preheating.

brush or pad. Do not

with soap and

let it

for

Reflector Pan

Let

or gridde cool, then remove. Lift out the

reflector pan. Clean with either a plastic or soap-filled

may

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Coil

Unit Module

Clean the area

the surface uniti

according to either the Brushed Chrome or Porcelain section (depending on your model).

To clean the surface

turn the control to the highest setting for a minute. The coils will bum off any soil.

● Be sure

controls are turned to OFF and surface units are cool before attempting to remove them.

●

Do not immerse the surface units or the module

in liquids of any kind.

●

Do not clean the surface units or the module in

a dishwasher.

●

Do not bend the surface unit plug

●

Do not attempt to clean, adjust or in any way repair

the plug-in receptacle.

Unit

Pan

To remove a surface unit:

To remove the drip pans for cleaning, the surface units must be removed first.

Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above the drip pan and

it out.

Do not tift the surface unit more than 1 inch. If you do, it may not lie flat on the drip pan when you plug it back in.

Repeated

of the surface unit more than 1 inch above the drip pan can permanently damage the receptacle.

To replace a surface unit:

●

Replace the drip pan into the recess in the

Make sure the opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle.

●

Insert the

of the surface unit through the

opening in the drip pan and into the receptacle.

●

Guide the surface unit into place so it rests

Drip Pans Remove the surface units. Then lift out the drip pans. For best results, clean the drip pans by hand.

them in a covered container (or a plastic bag) with 1/4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad if necessary. with clean water and polish with a clean soft cloth.

The drip pans may Do not cover the drip pans with foil.

Using foil so close to the receptacle could cause

fire or damage to the

the area under the drip pans often.

Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch on fire.

Page 31

Solid Disk Module

Clean the area surrounding the solid disk surface units according to either the Brushed Chrome or Porcelain

sections (depending on your model).

DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasives on the brushed chrome parts of the module.

The strength cast-iron

The surface has a heat-resistant coating to preserve the surface of the

cools, any boded-over material on the solid disk surface units should be removed as soon as possible

with a

dried by switching on for a few minutes. After it cools, wipe

Clean very dirty solid disk surface units with a or with a scouring pad.

disk surface units are made of high

After the unit

damp cloth. The unit shotid then be

with cooking oil.

cleaning powder (such as

cleanser)

The matte black surface can be maintained by treating it periodically with Cello

which is available from your GE supplier. Use the

applicator to apply a very thin coating of the polish to the entire for several minutes to bake the polish to the unit.

the unit is coole~ rub

paper towel to remove any excess polish. Before next

use, bum off the unit by means of a short preheating

period. A slight amount of smoke and odor will occur.

Failure directed will result in defacing the surface over a period of time primarily due to surface units are made of cast-iron construction.

Do not use covers over the solid disk surface units.

A surface unit turned on while the cover is in plain

can permanently damage the trap moisture which may cause the solid disk surface units to rust.

unit surface. Turn the unit on high

with a cloth or

maintain the solid disk surface units as

polish

as the

can

Page 32

Cleaning

ceramic cooktops is different from

Cleaning

cleaning a standard porcelain finish. To maintain and protect the surface of your new glass ceramic follow these basic steps.

Before using your module for the first time, clean it with Cook Top the top and makes clean-up easier.

Use only Cook Top Cleaning

Creme on Glass Ceramic. For normal,

1. Rub a few drops Creme onto the

Wipe unti

soil:

is better) of Cook Top area using a damp paper towel.

soil and creme are

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:

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. As with any burned on

this

may require some effort.

scrape remaining soil with the razor

scraper. Hold the scraper at a 30° an~e against the

surface.

4. If any

For

remains, repeat the steps listed above.

after

soil has been

polish the entire surface with the Cook

Top Cleaning Creme.

5. Buff with a dry paper towel.

●

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

scraper out of reach of children.

Special Care: Sugary

(such as jellies, fudge,

syrups) or melted plastics can cause pitting of the

surface of your

(not covered by the warranty)

the spill is removed while still hot. Special

care should be

when removing hot substances. Follow these instructions carefully and remove the soil while the spill is still hot.

1. Turn off all the surface units affected by the

Remove hot pans.

2. Wearing an oven mitt, hold the razor scraper at a 30° angle to the and scrape the hot spill to a cool area outside the surface unit.

3. With the

remove any be left unti the Do not of the under Heavy

in a cool

Any

to use the

has been removed.

use a dry paper towel to

has cooled.

surface unit

the steps

shotid

to continue the cleaning process.

General Information: As the Cook Top Cleaning Creme cleans, it leaves a protective coating on the

surface. This coating helps to prevent build-up ofrninerd deposits (water spots) and will make future cleaning easier. coating and therefore make the

detergents remove this protective

susceptible to staining. To conveniently order more creme and/or

scrapers for cleaning your radiant range,

call our toll free number:

National Parts Center Creme 10 oz.

Scraper Creme and scraper kit

800-626-2002 #

# # WB64M027

●

Most cleaners contain ammonia, chemicals and

abrasives which can damage the surface of your cooktop. Use only the Cook Top Cleaning Creme for proper cleaning and protection of your glass ceramic surface.

●

If you slide aluminum or copper

across the surface of your cooktop, they may leave metal markings which appear as scratches. If this shotid 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

using Cook Top Cleaning Creme or full white vinegar.

●

pots with a thin overlay of

enamel are allowed to with the This

be removed immediately before heating

dry, the overlay may bond

and leave a black discoloration.

again or the discoloration maybe permanent.

●

Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent film —

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

Read and follow

instructions and warnings

on Cook Top Cleaning Creme labels.

Page 33

you

these

inspectors use.

and ordinances.

Note to

instructions for

governing codes

and

instructions

grounded.

very knowledgeable in

professional

appfiance must be

sure to leave

Consumer.

engage a

You

. Saw

●

blade screwdriver

●

Electrician

●

Duct tape

Measuring tape or

● Carpenters square

●

Wrench or socket set

●

and

●

Sheet

screws

. Junction box

Initiation of

Do not attempt to

requires 2 people.

without

Requirement

HOUSE

BEPORE

voltage and frequency, as fisted with Step 9, and

connected to an branch time delay fuse. Proper be verified

rating plate is located on the right-hand side

of the exhaust plenum.

wire connections must be made

with

codes and ordinances. In the absence of

electric range initiations, must be

A copy of the National Electrical Code

obtained by writing to: National Fire Protection Association

Battery March Park

must be

with the proper

properly grounded

ratings should

plate.

accordance

codes and properly insulated. Check

for governing electrical

codes, the National Electric Code,

No.

Edition, governing

30”

@imew*o=

only)

Unit must be vented to the outside!

Page 34

Preparing for

cooktop

in a cabinet

The exhaust vent beneath the cooktop must be

located

At least 6“ must be allowed

designed

same width.

maybe

to look best when centered

studs or floor joists so that

properly

side edges

of cooktop and adjacent

Step 2

Preparing

cooktop of cabinets. modifications.

some cabinets, the sides may need or cut down 2“ as shown, and the corner braces removed in order to accommodate the

75 cm. and

the back panel may need to beat

5“ to accommodate the unit

a peninsula or island type cabinet, the sides

may need to be scooped or cut down, and the corner braces removed in order to accommodate the unit.

designed to fit

some cabinets may require

cm.

into a variety

European

be scooped

type

5“

for European

Avoid placing

if possible, in order to reduce the caused by reaching overheated surface units.

can be reduced by projects beyond the bottom of the mbinets.

is used above

30” clearance between the cooking

surface

the bottom of any unprotected

clearance

less than 30”, with flame retardant thick, covered with 28 gauge sheet steel or

0.020” thick copper, Clearance between cooktop and protected

24”.

oven or cooking conform to the initiation instructions packed with that

15”

minimum must be kept from the side

above the cooktop

a range hood that

cooktop and

bottom must be

must

of 5 inches

at least 1/4”

of a fisted microwave

unit,

edge of cooktop to the bottom of any not

than 15”, adjacent cabinets should beat least

6“ from side edge of cooktop.

above cooktop.

clearance is less

Step

Rough

approved junction box within shaded area shown in diagram. Junction box must be at least

Run conductors from residence

junction box according to

below top of cabinet.

of Jundon

FUSE OR OPEN

BEFORE

wiring to

g“

4“

codes.

Page 35

Step 5A

Preparing

Clearance

rear of countertop cutout must be 2&A” in order to accommodate

A 1/2” wide flat area is required around the edge

of opening for support of the unit. unit must be level and sit squarely into countertop opening.

the dimensions shown in the frustration. Be sure

that opening is cut squarely, with sides each other and rear

Counte~p

between inside front of

depth.

cut countertop opening according to

and

cooktop

to sides.

Blower to

the use of flexible ducting is discouraged because it can restricted airflow. However, if the blower and the floor or

well,

flexible

to adapt to an offset. Good

duct location do NOT

ducting can be used

without use

of flexible ducting is

. Do not exceed the maximum recommended

offset of 3“.

Do not

the

flexible ducting to kink or

collapse.

. Do stretch the flexible ducting as much as

possible to as possible.

● Do rotate blower

(see step 6).

as much of the corrugation

3“

Centerline

off-set

Step 5

DuWork

Ductwork

DO NOT vent into a

or any

Cut

hole in cabinet

for your initiation. Make sure exhaust duct is

between

be vented to

space.

or floor as appropriate

studs or floor joists.

Bottom Venting

Steps to Determine Flexible

Measure the

actual amount of offset

3“

Back Venting

The effect upon

airflow is dependent upon the amount of

2. Calculate the equivalent ducting

using:

in. offset) x (14

—

equivalent length.

3. Enter the

this initiation instruction.

4. Ensure that the

ducting does not exceed the recommendation of

value into

per inch)

1 of

equivalent length of

(continued

Page 36

Use

minimum

combination of both.

duct

poured concrete slab.

duct used.

5“ round duct maybe used on SHORT runs. But, note higher equivalent lengths for each 5“ dia. piece used. Don’t convert back to 5“ duct after use of 6“ round or

use an appropriate roof or damper. be used.

gauge

duct in 6“ round or

be used if

approved type and

code must be

type

caps

x 10”

under a

cap with

gauge

Select

downward or

To convert blower exhaust direction, remove four nuts inside the plenum which hold blower and wire

guard. Remove blower and

so that exhaust faces downward or rear direction needed. Replace wire finger guard and nuts.

nuts.

Blower exhaust direction can be adjusted

in its vertical or

direction by loosening four nuts holding blower, rotating blower and

nuts.

Use the shortest and straightest duct run possible. For satisfactory performance the duct run should

length. Refer to Use length of the ductwork.

not exceed 100 feet equivalent

1 of equivalent lengths.

to calculate the

equivalent

toe space

ductwork,

Between floor joist

Downward venting

connections in direction of Secure

joints with sheet

screws and

duct tape to assure airtight seal.

Flow

as shown.

and screw

Inside wdl to roof

Rear

Page 37

Calculate Total

Duct Pieces

5“ round,

2.7 X (

straight ‘

10”

straight 5“, 90°

elbow

6“, 90° elbow

5“, 45° elbow

6“, 45° elbow

Flexible Metal Offset See Calculations Adapter

10”

in Step 5A

90° elbow

10”

45°

elbow

x 10“

90° flat elbow

5“

round

x 10”

transition

6“ round

x 10”

* Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based

5fi. x ( ) =

Subtotal Column 1

on actual tests and reflect requirements for good

performance with any downdraft

Measure and

Count and

feet of straight duct used.

the quantity of

pieces for the ‘Number

For

efficiency, use the shortest and straightest duct run possible, with as few as possible. For satisfactory performance,

duct run

not exceed 100 feet

length.

Venting performance is improved by using larger diameter

Used

(

x (

x ( ) =

( ) =

x (

x ( ) =

other duct

of each type.

Equivalent

Length

ft.

fi.

ft.

ft. ft.

Duct Pieces

to 6“ round transition

5“ round collar

to 6“ round

cap transition 5“ round

wall cap

6“ round wall cap with damper

5“ round

transition

90° elbow

6“ round to

x 10” transition 90° elbow

10”

6“ round

transition

x 10” to 6“ round transition 90° elbow

Tapered 5“ round

damper

10”

Equivalent Number

10”

x ( ) =

x (

5fi. x ( ) =

12 fi. x (

6 fi. X ( ) =

13 fi. x ( ) =

84 fi. X ( ) =

Used

x ( ) =

wall cap

with damper 6“ round,

roof cap 6“ round,

roof vent

20 x ( ) =

24 X (

Subtotal Column 2 = Subtotal Column 1 = TOTAL DUCWORK=

Should not exceed 100 feet.

is used;

X ( ) =

the equivalent feet values in the table should be doubled. flexible

duct

be straight and smooth

and extended as much as possible. DO

use

plastic

Vent initiation should not exceed 100 feet

equivalent length. Blower is rated at 400

at 0.1 inch of water

back pressure.

Equivalent Length

ft.

n. n.

ft.

Page 38

Step 7

1/2”

Clamp

has been included with the

1/2”

Remove the screws

holding the wire

compartment cover and

remove the cover.

Remove the clamping screw and the clamp.

leads

through the to leave enough

length to

connect these

leads to the

COOMOP

leads.

Thread the

and

Feed the leads through the hole in the wire compartment

the conduit against the side of the wire compartment

for

the

be sure

power

leads through an anti-short bushing

seat the bushing in the end of the

Conduit

Stop

Clamping

Screw

Tab

-.. ,

Tab

(Fully Seated)

the clamp over the conduit. M&e sure the

bushing is

seated against

the stop tab in

the

clamp.

Tighten the

clamping screw

until the clamping tab is

seated against the wire compartment

Complete the rest of the

codes (see steps 9 and 10).

complete

cover.

clam

stop

Clam Tab

observing

the wire compartment

Step

Remove grease jar(s) from beneath COOMOP to avoid

cooMop over countertop opening, with power cable inserted through the opening.

Holding countertop opening.

Replace jar(s) and vent

Remove vent

surface. Using 2 people, position

by side edges, lower it into

from

COOMOP

bottom of the COOMOP case. (2 bolts, 1 per side.)

Case

by tightening hold-down bolts in

Countertop

Hold

Boh

Page 39

Step 9

Note to

with this

connection to large gauge household wiring. The insulation of these leads is rated at temperatures much higher than the temperature rating of household wiring. The current carrying capacity of a conductor is governed by the wire gauge and

the temperature rating of the insulation

around the wire.

Attach copper wires to special connectors designed and U. L.

joining copper to

connector manufacturer’s recommended

are U.

The

(onne~iow

power leads

IMPROPER

OF ALUMINUM HOUSE

COPPER

PROBLEMS.

wiring using

Follow the

closely.

for

CAN

for

Step 10

4-Conductor

When connecting cooktop to a

connect the red leads of the cooktop and the power supply to the branch circuit red lead; connect the black leads to each other. Separate the green and white leads of the cooktop. Connect cooktop white lead to the power supply and branch circuit neutral leads, which are white or gray. Ground the unit by

the green

conductor of the cooktop to the bare or green

leads of the power supply and branch circuit

leads).

Branch Circuit

Power

Cooktop

Power

Leads

Green

Branch Circuit

Bare or Bare or Green Green

The frame of this

Connetiou

is grounded

to 3-Conductor

When

cooktop to a

connect the red leads of the cooktop and the power supply to the branch circuit red lead; connect the black leads to each other. Connect the green and white leads of the cooktop to the power supply and branch circuit neutral leads, which are white or gray.

Branch Circuit

Black Black Black

Power

Leads

Requirement

Model #

JP384 JP386 JP389

JP387

* For

reference only, verify with products

rating plate.

60%

Page 40

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

CAUSE

breaker,’ depending on nature of the power

. shodd be changed. BUT ONLY BY SOMEONE

the

b@ding

you are using.

●

forunit youare using..

●

. ;&l

use

rear

in the main distribution

or circuit breaker trips

perform this

are riot

unit

to heat-switch the

are that there is a

units are not

are not set

not properly set

element is not plugged in

element mntrok are not

of @l or

set for unit you are using.

box=-,

after performing 1 of these

owners shodd

before

wrong

is set for the

plugged’

to the other side

mmponent in the

in the

wrong

tifyow’house

main&

for

properly.

breaker

for

mntrol set

element

front and

●

was not

high.

has been damaged by

. Some smoke, and odor is

afterwing

hotter than you are usedto. This

●

Using the vent

flat-bottomed pans-M&

pans

bottom and a straightedge, the

before first

keep the

of sharp.

when using

cleaner..

be seen between

disk and radiant

instruments or

disk

for the first

not

operate properly. . .

—

Page 41

PROBLEM

CAUSE

(may

scratches

radiant cookt@.#ass

, . .

●

bottoms and cookware areclean before

bottoms.

time as a

●

Do not slide

cleaning procedwe to remove marks.

bcorrect cleaning materials have been-

spatters remain on the cleaning

●

’ Use a

●

Mineral deposits from water or food

●

cool area

the

coarse

scratches are

scraper

particles

cookware across the

recommended cleaning

LO,

the

●

use&

removable

Use a

wipe

were between the cookware

and

scraper and r-remended

be removed with

hot

the

cookware to

Use

with

less

dry

bottoms has

or grease.

Top

hot

with

Top”

If you need more

Answer

toll

800.626.2000 consumer information service

free:

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locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your con-

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Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and repairs can be handled in just one

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Page 44

YOUR GE BUILT-IN

FULL

For one year from date of original purchase, we will

charge,

your

home

of tie

because of a manufacturing defect. FULL

(on

five yearn from the date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and seMce labor in your home to repair or replace the glass cooktop due to:

●

Cracking of the glass cooktop

due to thermal shock

●

Wear off of the pattern on the glass

Cooktop

and seMce labor in

to repair or replace

any

models) For

of the glass

Staple sales slip or

here. Proof of original purchase date

is needed to obtain

●

Cracking of the

between the glass top and the frame

●

Bum out

of any of the radiant

or halogen

LIMITED FOUR-YEAR For the from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, a replacement solid element heating unit if the element fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the to your home and service labor charges. This warranty does not cover Automatic components, wiring, or

rubber seal

units.

through fifth year

trip Centers or by our

Unit

check

under

This warranty the original purchaser and any succeeding

purchased for ordinary

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 seMce shop or for the costs to your home.

provided by our Customer Care”

normal working hours. Should your appliance need

beyond,

is wended to

owner for products

home use

In Naskathe

technician’s travel

SeMce

during

during warranty period or

800-GE-CARES

IS NOT COWRED

●

Read your Use and Cars material. If you then have any questions

about operating the product,

please Consumer address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer

800.626.2000

trips to your home to

teach you how to use the product.

your dealer or our

office at the

information service

Some states do not

may not

to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have

what your

exclusion or limitation of

rights are in your state,

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

●

Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, gas, exhausting and other

●

Damage to the glass

caused by hardened spills of sugary materials or that are not cleaned to the directions in the Use and

Care Guide. connecting facilities as described● Damage to the product due to in the Installation Instructions provided with the product.

●

Replacement of house fuses or

misuse or abuse.

●

Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended

resetting of circuit breakers. purpose or used commercially.

Damage to the glass cooktop

caused by use of cleaners other than the cooktop

provided

with the product.

●

Damage to product caused

fire, floods or acts

of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

your

or state consumer

damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

rights

or your state’s Mornay General.

vary from state to state,

Warrantor: General Electric Company

Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville,

40225

plastic

No. 1WD2966POV

HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING-”

—

OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

● Do not leave children alone+

is in use. They should never be allowed

-., . .

. . . . . .

r-. r--- -.

-L.v.... v

fire extinguisher.

●

Clean the cooktop with caution.

a wet sponge

or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface unit,

should

be careful to avoid produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

Some cleansers can

When the cooktop is cool, use only Cook Top