GE JP655TM2WW, JP655SM2SS, JP655BM2BB, JP356WM2WW, JP356SM2SS Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ....... 2-4

Operating Instructions

Cookware Tips ............ 8, 9

Dual Surface Element ....... 7

Features of Your Cooktop ..... 5

Surface Elements ......... 6, 7

Temperature Limiter . ........ 7

Care and Cleaning

Control Knobs ............ 10

Glass Cooktop .......... 11, 12

Stainless Steel Surfaces ...... 10

Troubleshooting Tips ...... 13

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ......... 18

Product Registration ..... 15, 16

_'arranty ................. 17

JP340

JP346

jP 56
jP 55

Write the model and serial

numbers here:

Model #
Serial #

You can find them on a label

under tile cooktop.

49-80411-2 07-075B

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or

explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of fife.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precaufions should be foflowed, including
the following:

!?:Use this appliance only fbr its intended use as

described in this manual.

!?:Do not attempt to repair or replace an)

part of)our cooktop unless it isspecificall)

recommended in this manual. All other

servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.

iJii:iBefore perfbm/ing any se,s'ice, disconnect

the cooktop power supply at the household
distribution panel by remodng tile fuse oi

switching off the circuit breaker

iJii:iBe sure your appliance is properly installed

and giounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with tile provided installation
instructions. This appliance must be supplied
with the proper voltage and fiequenc> and

connected m an indMdual, properly grounded

b,anch circuit, protected by a ci,vuit breaker

or fllse acceptable for the indicated wattage
oil the name plate.

cooktop---children climbing oil tile cooktop
to reach items could be sefiousl)injured.

!?:.MwayskeeI) coml)ustil)le wall coverings,

clmains or drapes a safe distance flom

)our cooktop.

!?:Always kee I) dishtowels, dish cloths, pot holdeIs

and other linens a safi_distance awa_ from xour
cooktop.

!?:.MwayskeeI)wooden and plastic utensils and

canned fbod a safe distance awa_ from xour
cooktop. The} ma) become hot and could

cause 1)/lIns.

iJii:iNever wear loose-fitting or hanging gamlems

while using the appliance. Flammable material

could be ignited if 1)rought in contact with hot
stlifi]ce elements and max cause severe btlIns.

;_:Use only dU pot holde*,_--moist or damp pot

holdeIs oil hot surfi/ces may result in burns
from steam. Do not let pot holdeis touch hot

surfi)ce elements. Do not use a towel or other
bulD cloth. Such cloths can catch fire oil a hot
surface element.

!?:For your safet}; never use your appliance %r

wanning or heating the room.

Nameplate location

iJii:iHave tile installer show ,.ou tile location of tile

circuit breaker or fllse. Mark it for easy
refbrence.

iJii:iDo not leave children alone--children should

not be left alone or unattended in an area

where an appliance is in use. They should

never be allowed to sit or stand oil any

part of the appliance.

_: Teach children not to play with tile controls or

any other part of the cooktop.

_: Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang oil

the cooktop.

iJi;:iDo not use water oil grease fires. Never pick up

a flaming pan. Turn tile controls offl Smother a
flmning pan oil a surfilce element by coveting
tile pail completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie
sheet or flat tva): Use a multi-puq/ose dU
chemical or fbam-type extinguisher.

Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out
by coveting with baking soda o*; if available,
by using a muld-puq/ose dU chemical or

fbam-t)pe fire extinguisher

iJii:iDo not flame foods oil tile cooktop. If you do

flame foods under the hood, turn the fire oil.

iJii:iDo not let cooking grease or other flammal)le

materials acclmmlate oil the cooktop.

CAUTION: temsofi.teiesttochildie.

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should not be stored in cabinets above a

WARNING!

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

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J; Do not touch surJ3ace elements. These

surfaces may be hot enough to bum even
fl_ough they are dark in color During and

after use, do not touch, or let cloflting or
oflrer flammable materials corm_ct the

surface elements or areas nearby the
surface elements; allow sufficient time

for cooling first.
Potentially hot surfaces include tire

cooktop arrd areas thcing the cooktop.

E:,:To minimize the possibility of bums,

ignition of flammable mamrials arrd
spillage, rite handle of a container

should be turned toward tire center
of the cooktop without extending ox>r

arty nearby smfirce elements.

;fi:,:Alwws turn the surt_ace element cormol m

off before removing the cookware.

q_;:Use proper pan size--select cookwate

having fiat bottoms larg> enough to cox>r

the smfime element heating element. Tire
use of undersized cookwate will expose a
portion of tim surPace element m direct
corrmct arrd m W result in ignition of
clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to

smfi_ce element will also imi,ove efficiency.

;fi:,:Never leave smt_ace elements unattended at

high heat setdng:s. Boiloxers cause smoking

arrd gtea W spillox>rs fltat mav catch on fire.

_;:Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,

earthenware or other glazed corrtainers are

suitable for cookmp cooking; oflrers m W

break because of the sudden change in

ten_perature.

_::Kee I) an eye on foods being flied at hiOt

or mediun>hiOi heat setfing:s.

;f; Foods for flTing should be as &T as

possible. Frost on flozen foods or moisutre

on flesh foods can cause hot tZatto bubble

up arrd ox>r the sides of the pan.

;fi:,:Use little fi_tfor eflective shallow or

deeI>tZat flTing. Filling dre pan too Rill
of fat can cause spillox>rs when food is

added.

E:,:If a combination of oils or fats will be used

in frying, stir tog>alter before heating, or as
fats melt slowly.

_;_Ahvavs heat t:at slowly, arrd watch as it heats.
_:_Use a deep fat themrometer whenever

possible m prexent ox_rheafing fat beyond
the smoMng point.

E:,INexer u y m move a pan of hot Pat,

especia]ly a deep fat flyer _'ait until
the t_atis cool.

_{;_Do not store flammable mamrials near

the cooktop.

J; Kee I) tire hood and grease filmrs clean

m maintain g_od x_nfing and to avoid
grease rites.

E:,:Do not store or use combnsfihle mamfials,

gv_s4ine or other flammable _N)ors and
liqui& in the vicinity of this or aW appliance.

_{;:Clean only parts lismd ira this Owner's

Manual.

E:,:Do not leave paper products, cooking

umnsils or food on rite cooktop when
not in use.

_{;_Kee I) cooktop clean arrd flee of

accumnlation of grease or spilloxers

which m W ignite.

J; Nm>r heat unopened food containers.

Pressure buildup m W make corrtainer
burst arrd cause injury.

_:;Ne_>r leave jars or cans of laatdlJpping:s

on or near your cookmp.

J; Nmer use your appliance for wanning or

heating the room.

COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...

Cookmeat andpoultry thoroughly--meat to at leastan INTERNALtemperatureof 160°Fandpoultry
toat least an INTERNALtemperatureof 180°ECookingto thesetemperaturesusuallyprotects against

foodbomeillness.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

RADIANTSURFACEELEMENTS

Use care when touching the cooktop. Theglass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the
controls have been turned off.

_7{::Avoid scratching the glass cooktop.

The cooktop can be scratched with imms
such as sharp insuuments, dngs or other

jeweh T and ri\ets on clothing.

;f?:':Nexer use tile glass cooktop sur/_ace as

a cutting board.

_7{_:Do not place or store items on top of the

glass cooktop surfi_ce when it is not in use.

_{_;Be carefld when placing spoons or other

stirring utensils on glass cooktop surlhce

when it is in use. They may become hot

and could cause bums.

_fi:,iAvoid heating an empty pan. Doing so may

damage the cooktop and the pan.

_fi:,iDo not allow watel, other liquids or grease

to remain on the cooktop.

_i:,:To minimize die possibili U of bums, always

be certain flint the controls for all surfime
elements aie at file off position and the

enfiie glass sniface is cool befoIe
atmmpdng m clean file cookmp.

_?{:_Do not operam dm glass sur/_ace elements

if die glass is broken. Spillox>rs or cleaning
solution m W penetram a broken cooktop

and cream a risk of electncal shock.
Contact a qualified technician immediately

should your glass cooktop become broken.

_?{:_Clean the cooktop v,,ifl_caution. If a wet

spong_ or clod_ is used to wipe spills on
a hot surface element, be carefld to axoid

smam bums. Some cleansers can produce
noxious fllmes if applied to a hot sur/_ace.

NOTE."_a:e recommend flint you axoid

wiping any sur/_ace element areas until dley
have cooled and the indicator light has

g_ne off. Sugarspills are the exception

to this. Please see the Cleaning the Glass
Cooktop secdon.

_{_To axoid possible damage to the cooking

surfime, do not apply the cleaning cream
to tile glass surfi_ce when it is hot.

_{:_After cleaning, use a d_T cloth or paper

towel to remoxe all the cleaning cream
residue.

_fi:,:Read and follow all instnmtions and

warnings on the cleaning cream labels.

_fi:,iUse care when touching the cooktop. The

glass surfi_ce of the cooktop will retain heat
after the controls haxe been turned OFF.

_fi:,iDo not stand on the glass cooktop.
_fi:,:i,arge scratches or impacts to glass

cooktops can lead to broken or
shattered glass.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMAtiONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Featuresof yourcooktop, ge.com

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

36"modelJP655

_k,x30" model (JP340) //_

30" model (JP356)

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30" model (JP346)

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FeatureIndex (Featuresand appearances may vary.) Explainedonpage

O Single Stmfhce Element 6, 7

Dual Surli_ce Element 7

O I,ett Rear Surti_ce Element Control Knob 6

O I,eti Front Stmfi_ce Element Control Knob 6

O Sm_fi_ce Element ON Indicator I,ight 6

Right Rear Stmfhce Element Control Knob 6

Dual Sm'ti_ce Element Control Knob 7

Hot Stmface Indicator i,ight(s) 6

Dual Sm'ti_ce Element Selector Knob 7

@ Center Sm'ti_ce Element Control Knob 6

O Right Front Sm'li_ce Element Control Knob 6

Usingthe surfaceelements.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

How to Set

Push the knob down and mrn in either
direct.ion to the setting you want. \,_l_en

the control is in any position other than

OFF,it Inav be rotated without l)ushing

it down.
At both OFFand HI the control clicks

into position. Ym may hear slight

clicking sotmds during cooking,

indicating the control is keeping the
power level you set.

The controls fin" the radiant surfllce

elements can be set anywhere between
LOand HI tot an unlimimd number oI

heat settings. _\]th the infinite switch the
element cycles on and off to maintain

your selected control setting,

About the radiant surface elements...

The ON indicator light will glow when

any surli_ce element is on.

A HOT SURFACE indicator light will glow
when anv radiant element is turned on

and will remain on tmfil the surlhce is

cooled to approximately 150°F.

NOTE'.

_ Itcomeson when the element is hot to the

touch.

_; /tstays on evenafter thedement is turnedoK
;;Ji::It glows bn)ht/y until thedement iscooled to

approx/Ynately150°£

_; Besure you turn thecontrol knob to OFF

when you flb/sh cooking.

Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.

Always center flTepan on the surface
element you are using.

The radiant cooktop teatm'es heating

elements beneath a smooth glass stwfi_ce.

NOTE."As@htodorisnormalwhenanew
cooktopis usedforthe fksttime.Itiscausedby
theheatingofnewpartsandibsu/atingmatena/s
andwi//disappearina shorttime.

NOTE:Onmodelswithh#ht-coloredg/ass
cooktops,it is normalforthecookingzonesto
changecolorwhenhotorcoolingdown.Thisis
temporaryandwi//disappearasglasscoolsto
roomtemperature.

The sm_li_ce element will cycle on and off
to maintain veto" selected control setting.

It is sate to place hot cookware (fl'om the

oven or surti_ce) on the glass cooktop

when the surtilce is cool.

Even after the surface elements are
turned off, the glass cooktop retains

enough heat to confimm cooking. To

avoid overcooking, i'eillOVe l)}liiS ][i'Oill

the sm_i_ce elements when the food

is cooked.

Avoid placing utensils that could
become hot or plastics that could melt

on the surti_ce element tmtil it has
cooled completely:

!i>Waterstains (minereldeposits)areremovable

us/bgthec/eanlbgcream or full strength white

wbegar

!i>Useof wlbdow cleanermay leavean

iridescent film on thecooktop. Thecleaning
cream will removethisdiscoloration.

iJi::Don't store heavyitems abovethe cooktop.

If they droponto thecooktop, theycan cause
damage.

i_iDo not use thesurface asacutflbg board.

_;BIIARG NG "_ cookwareacross

_ _ the cooktop

Donot s/ide

scratchthe glass.
becauseit can

Theglass/s

scretch-reslstant,
not scretchproof

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Smal, @_ .arge
surface"""_. (_ surface

e emeNt _ element

SSffll g seEInq

Dual Surface Element (onsomemodels)

Thewht frontsurfaceelementhas2cooklbg
s/#esto selectfromsoyoucanmatchthesloe
oftheelementtothesizeof thecookware

youareusing.

To use the large sm'face element, turn
the SELECTORknob to ®. Push down

and turn the control knob to the desired
setting, The element will heat the entire

area contained by the larger circle,

Surface Elements Cycle Onand Off

SuI_L_ce eleinents will cycle on and off
to maintain the temperatm'e you have

selected.

M1 radiant sm_li_ce elements have a

temperatm'e limiter that protects the
glass cooktop from getting too hot.

To use the small sm_fhce element, tm'n

the SELECTORknob to e, Push in and

ttlFn the control knob to the desired
setting, The element will only heat the

area inside the smaller circle,

The temperatm'e limiter may cycle the
elem ents off while cooking if:

_: Thepanboils dry
;;Ji::Thepanbottom Is notfiat.
_ Thepan Isoff-cente_
;;Ji::Thereis nopan onthe e/emen_

Selectingtypesofcookware.

The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.

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Check pans for flat bottoms by
using a straight edge.

Stainless Steel'.

recommended

Aluminum:

heavyweightrecommended

(;ood conductixJq:. _Muminun_ residue

sometimes appeai_ as scratches on the
cooktop but can be removed if cleaned

immediately: Because of its low melting
point, thin weight alunfilmm should not

be used.

Copper:

recommended

CopperBottoms:

usable,but not recommended

Pans with Col)per bottoms may leave
residue ai)peariI_g as scratches. Relnove

anv residue imn_ediatelv after use. Do not
let a pot boil dla.. Overheated metal can

bond to the glass cooktop and leave a
i)ennai_ei_t stain if it is not relnoved

imn_ediatelv

PorcelainEnamel-CoveredCastIron:

recommended

_s long as the cookware is covered
comi)letely with porcelain enamel, this

cookware is recommended. Caution is

I'ecoiiliilended t()i" cast-iron cookware

that is not completely covered with
Slnooth porcelain elmmel, since it inav

scratch the glass ceralnic cooktop.

Glass-Ceramic:

usable,but not recommended

Poor l)erlbi_nai_ce. Ma) scratch the

StlI];Ice.

Stoneware:

usable,but not recommended

Poor l)erfimnance. Ma) scratch the

StlI];Ice,

Use pans that inatch the diameter of the
sur[hce elen/ent, Cooking i)er[brmance

will not be as good if the cookware is
either slnaller or lalger than the surti_ce

elenmnt.

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

recommended.

Do not place wet pans

on the glass cooktop,

Do not use woks with support

rings on the glass cooktop

Usefiat:bottomedwoks

ontheglasscooktop,

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For Best Results

_:i_Place only dry pans on the surfi_ce

elen_ents. Do not place lids on the

surli_ce elen_ents, l)articularly wet
lids.

S;!Do not use woks that have sui)port

rings. This type of wok will not heat
on glass surlhce elements.

_2>We reconm_end that you use only a

fiat-bottomed wok. Thev are available
at your local retail store. The bottom

of the wok should have the salne
dialneter as the surtace elen_ent

to enstlre i)roi)er contact.

::Ji::Some special cooking procedures

require specific cookware such as

pressure cookers, deep-tat f)Ters, etc,
All cookware must have flat bottoms

and be the correct size,

Right!

Note: Flat-bottomed canners are
required for glass cooktops,

Observethe Following Points in Canning

Pots that extend be}end 1" ot [] Remember that tainting is a
tile stu_hce element's circle are not I)r°cess that ,generates laroe

reconm/ended for lnost surfime cooldng.

Howe\ e*; when camfing with ware>bath
or pressure canne_; large>diameter pots

may be used. This is because boiling

water tempe_atm'es (even under

pressure) are not ham_flfl to tile

cooktop smfimes surrounding tile

surfime elements.

HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE-
DL_JMETER CANNERS OR OTHER

I,M{GE-DL_._ ETER POTS FOR
FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER

THAN _;_,TER. Most syrup or sauce
mixtmes--and all t)pes of fl'ying---<ook

at temperatures much higher than
boiling water: Such temperatures could

e\ enmally hmm the glass cooktop

sur_iices.

] Be sm'e the canner fits o\er tile

center of tile surfiice element. If

your cooktop or its location does

not allow tile canner to be centered

(SIX tile stlrfitce eleIllellt, use

smalle>diameter pots fin" good

camfing results.

] Flat-bottomed c:mners must be

used. Do IIOt rise CallllelB with
flanged or rippled bottoms (oii_ell

%trod in enamelware) because they
don't make enough contact with

the surIiice elements and take a
hmg time to boil water

_hen camfing, use recipes and

[]

procedm'es fl'om reputable som'ces.
Reliable redpes and procedures are

a\_filable fl'om tile manufimmrer (ff

veto" cam_er; manuflmmrel_ of glass

.jm_ for canning, such as Ball and

Kerr brand; and the United States
Depamnent of Agficultm'e

Extension Service.

alllOtllltS of stealll. To avoid b[ll'llS

fi'om steam or heat, be careful

whell c'lIlllill )

NOTE:If your house has low voltage,
canningmaytake longerthan expected,
eventhoughdirectionshavebeen carefufly
followed. Theprocesstime will be
shortenedby:

(1) usinga pressurecanne_and
(2) starting with HOTtapwater for fastest

heatingoflarge quantities of wate_

CAUTION:

_ Safe canningrequiresthat harmful

microorganismsaredestroyedandthat
thejars are sealedcompletely.When
canningfoodsin awater-bathcanner,
agentle butsteadyboil must be
maintainedfor therequired time. When
canningfoodsin apressurecanner,the
pressuremustbemaintainedforthe
requiredtime.

i_'_After you have adjustedthecontrols,

#is veryimportantto makesurethe

prescribedboil orpressurelevelsare
maintainedfor therequired time.

::J_::Sinceyoumustmakesure toprocessthe

canningjars for the prescribedtime,with
no interruptioninprocessingtime,do not
can onanycooktopsurfaceelementif
yourcanneris notflat.

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Careand cleaningof thecooktop.

Be sure electrical power is off and aft surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.

How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape

Carefldly grasp a corner of the protective
shii)ping fihn with _mr finge_ and slowly

peel it fl'om the appliance stlrtilce. Do
not use any sha_ I) items to remove the

fihn. Remove all of the fihn befin'e using
the appliance fin" the fii_t time.

Moldedrib Control Knobs

Thecontrolknobs maybe removedforeasier

cleanlbg.

Make sure the knobs are in tile OFF
positions and pull them straight off the

stems for cleanin *

Clear _roove

To assure no damage is done to the finish
(ff the product, the satest way to remove

the adhesive fl'om packaging tape on new
appliances is an application of a household

liquid dishwashing deteigent. Apply with
a soft cloth and allow to soak.

NOTE:Theadhesivemustberemovedfromaft

parts.Itcannotberemovedif it/s bakedon.

The knobs can be cleaned in a
dishwasher or they may also be washed

with soap and wateI: Do not i'eil/ove

chrome accent skiit (on some models).
Make sure the insides ot the knobs are

(liT betore replacing.
Replace the knobs in the OFF position

to enstli'e l)rol)er l)lacei/lent.

Stainless Steel Surfaces (onsome models)

Donotusea steel woolpa& # willscratch
thesurface.

To clean the stainless steel surfi_ce,
use wam_ suds)' water or a stainless steel
cleaner or polish. _Mwayawipe the sui_filce

in the direction ot the grain. Follow the
cleaner instructions for cleaning the

stainless steel sm'ti_ce.

To inquire about l)urchasing stainless
steel appliance cleaner or polish, or to

find the locadon ot a dealer nearest you,
please call our toll-fl'ee number:

National Parts Center 1.800.626.2002

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Cleaningthe glasscooktop. 9e.com

Normal Daily Use Cleaning

Clean your cooktop after

each spill. Use ceramic
cooktop cleaner.

ONLY use ceran/ic cooktop cleaner on
tile glass cooktop. Other creams may not

be as effective.

To maintain and protect tile smthce of
yore" glass cooktop, t011ow these steps:

[] Betore using tile cooktop tOT

tile fi_t time, clean it with ceramic
cooktop cleane_: This helps promct

tile top and makes cleanup easier:

[] Daily use of ceramic cooktop

cleaner will help keep tile cooktop
looking new.

Burned-On Residue

[] Shake the cleaning cream well.

Apply a few drops of ceramic

cooktop cleaner directly to tile
cooktop.

[] Use a paper towel or cleaning pad

tk)I" ceI'aIllic cooktops to clean tile

entire cooktop StliS_ilce.

[] Use a dry cloth or paper towel

to remove all cleaning residue.
No need to rinse.

NOTE: It is very important that you DONOT

heat the cooktop until it hasbeen cleaned

thoroughlg

Useacleaningpad forceramic

cooktops.

Theceramic cooktop scraper

and all recommended supplies are
available through our PartsCente_

See itTstructions under "To Order
Parts" section on next page.

NOTE:Do not use a dull or
nicked blade.

WARNING:DAMAGEtoyourglasssurface
mayoccurif youusescrubpadsotherthan

thoserecommended.

[] Allow tile cooktop to cool.

[] Spread a few drops of ceramic

cooktop cleaner on tile entire

burned residue area.

Using tile included cleanin,*_toad

[]

fin" ceramic cooktops, Hfl) tile

residue area, ali,))lying, I)ressure

as needed.

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Heavy, Burned-On Residue

[] Allow tile cool<top to cool.
[] Use a single-edge razor blade

scraper at approximately a 45 °
angle against tile glass smthce

and scrape tile soil. It will be
necessary to apply pressure to

tile razor scraper ill order to
remove tile residue.

After scraping with tile razor

[]

scrapei, spread a tew drops of

Cel'alllic cooktop cleaner on tile

entire burned residue axea. Use
tile cleaning pad to remove any

remaining residue.

If any residue remains, repeat tile

[]

steps listed above as needed.

For additional protection, after

[]

all residue has been remo_,ed,
polish tile entire surfilce with

cei'ai//ic cooktop cleanei" and a
paper towel.

For additional protection,

[]

after all residue has been
removed, polish tile entire

sm'fitce with ceramic cooktop
cleaner and a paper towel.

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Cleaningtheglasscoo op.

Metal Marks and Scratches

[] Be careflll not to slide pots and

pans across )our cooktop. It will
leave metal markings on the

cooktop surti_ce.
These marks are removable using

ceramic cooktop cleaner with a
cleaning pad for ceramic cooktops.

Glasssurface--potential forpermanent damage.

Our testing shows that if you

are cooking high sugar mixtures
such as jelly or fudgeand have

a spillover, it can cause
permanent damage to the glass

surface unless the spillover is

immediately removed.

Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic

[] Turn off all smthce elements.

Remo',e hot pans.

[] Wearing an oven mitt:

a. Use a single-edge razor blade

scraper (ceramic cooktop
scraper) to move tile spill to

}1 cool }lI'e}l on tile cooktop.

b. Remove tile spill with

paper t_m'els.

[] If pots with a thin o_erla) of

almninmn or copper are allowed

to boil d_T, tile overlay may leave

black discoloration on the cooktop,

This should be removed
immediately belin'e heating

again or tile discoloration may
be pemmnent.

WARNING: Carefullycheckthe bottom of pans
for roughnessthat would scratch the cooktop.

[] Any remaining spilloxer should be

lett until the surfi_ce of the cooktop
has cooled.

] Don't use tile smti_ce elements

again tmfil all of tile residue has
been completely removed.

NOTE:If pittlhg or indentatbn in the glass
surfacehasalready occurred,thecooktopglass
will have to be replaced In this case,service will
benecessary

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To Order Parts

To order ceramic cooktop cleaner
and tile cooktop scrape_; please call

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Surface elementswill
notmaintaina rolling

Possible Causes

Improper cookware

being used.

What To Do

• Use pans whi(h are absolutely flat and match

tile diaii]etex" of tile StlX'£1ce eleiixei]t selected.

boil or cookingis slow

Surface elements do A fuse in your home may be • Replace tile fixse or reset tile drcuit breakex:
not work properly blown or the circuit breaker

tripped.
Cooktop controls • Check to see tile correct control is set fin" tile surth('e

improperly set. element you are using.

77nyscratches ormetal Incorrect clemfing • Use recommended cleaning, In'°cedures"

marks or abrasions on methods being used.
radiant cooktop glass

surface

Areas of discoloration Improper cookware • Marks fl'om aluminum and copper pm]s as well as

or dark streaks on the being used. mineral deposits t]'om water or food can be removed
cooktop with the cleaning cream.

Cookwa_e with rough

bottoms being used or

coarse paxtides (salt

or staid) were between
the cookwa_e mad the

surface of the cooktop.
Cookwaxe has been

slid across the cooktop
surface.

Hot surface on a model • This is normal. The sHYl[_lceHHIVappear discolored

with a light-colored cooktop, when it is hot. This is temporary and will disal/pem"

Food spillovers not cleaned • See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section.
before next use.

• Be stxI'e cookware bot[oI]]S aI]d cookware ai'e clean

belin'e use. Use cookware with smooth bottoms.
Tiny scratches are not removable but will become

less visible in time as a result of cleaning.

as the glass cools.

Incorrect cleaning methods • Use recommended cleaning I/rocedures.

being used.

Plastic melted to Hot cooktop came into • See the Glass surface--potential for permanent damage
the surface contact with plastic placed section in tile Cleaning the glass cooktop section.

on the hot cooktop.

Pitting (or indentation) Hot sugar mixture spilled • Call a qualified technician for rel/lacement.

of the cooktop on the cooktop.

Frequent cycling off and Improper cookware • Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling.
on of surface elements being used. See Surface elements cycle on and off section.

Controlknobwill
notturn

Cooktop controls

improperly set.

• When tile knob is ix] tile OFFposition, it must be

pushed ix] befi>re it can be turned. When tile knob
is ix] any other position, it can be tin'ned without
being pushed ix].

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Instrucciones

de seguridad ............ 9-4

Instrucciones de operaci6n

Caracterfsticas de su estufa .... 5

Consejos sobre los utensilios

de cocina ................ 8, 9

Elemento de superficie doble . 7

Elementos de superficie .... 6, 7

Limitador de temperatura ..... 7

Cuidado y limpieza

Perillas de control ......... 10

Superficie de xidrio ..... ] 1, ] 9

Superficies de

acero inoxidable ........... ] 0

Consejos para la soluci6n

de problemas ............. 13

Soporte al consumidor

Garantfa ................. ] 7

Soporte al consumidor . ..... 18

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Escriba los n(/meros de modelo
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No. de modelo
No. de serie

I,os puede enconti'ai" en la
etiqueta que est5 debajo de
la superficie de la estufi_.

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INFORMACIONDESEGURIDADIMPORTANTE.
LEATODASLASINSTRUCCIONESANTESDESUUSO.

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Por sgl seguridad, se debe seguir la informaci6n de este manual para reducir el riesgo de incendio o
explosi6n, descarga el#ctrica o para evitar dafios a la propiedad, lesiones personales o la p#rdida de

la vida.

PRECAUCIONESDESEGURIDAD

Cuando use electrodom#sticos, se deben seguir precauciones b#sicas de seguridad, incluyendo

las siguientes:

!?:Use este electrodom4stico s61o pare el uso

descfito en este manual.

iJ_i:iNo intente repaint o reemplazar alguna paste

de su estufi_a menos que se recomiende
espedficamente en este manual. Cualquier otto

serdcio se debe remitir a un t_cnico calificado.

_: Antes de realizar cualquier serficio, desconecte

la fllente de ene_gia de la esmfi_en el tablero
general de distfibuci6n retivando el fllsible o
apagando el interruptor de circuitos.

_: Asegfirese de que un electficista calificado

insmle y conecte a tiem_ correctamente

el electrodom_stico de acuerdo con las

instrucciones de insmlaci6n suministvadas. Este

electrodom_stico debe contar con el xolmje y

fiecuencia adecuados, asi como conectmse con
un ci_vuito defivado indMdual y desca_gado a

tierva adecuadamente, protegido pot un
co_mcircuitos o filsible aceptable pare el xamje

indicado en el r6tulo.

Ubicaci6n del r6tulo

iJii:iPida al instalador que le muestre la ubicaci6n

del interruptor de circuitos o filsible. Mfirquelo

pava una fi_cil_efbrencia.

_: No deje a los nifios solos o sin supe_xisi6n en una

zona donde un electrodom&fico est5 en uso.
Nunca se debe pem_ifir que algtden se siente o

se pare en alguna parle del electrodom_stico.

iJii:iEnsefie a los nifios a nojugar con los controles

ni con ninguna otva pa,te de la estufi_.

_: No pem_ita que nadie salt< se pare o se

cuelgue de la estufil.

_ PRECAUCION:No sedeben guardar

en los gabinetes encima de la estufh art_culos de

inter& pare los niflos ya que si se suben en la

2 inflamables en la superficie.

estufil pare alcanzar dichos ar6culos pueden

sufiJr sefias lesiones.

_: Siempre mantenga el papel de colgadum o las

cortinas de material combustible a una dismncia
prudente de la estufa.

iJi;:iSiempre mantenga las toallas y patios

paca platos, guantes pare ollas y otros ar6culos
de tela a una distancia prudente de la estufi_.

_: Siempre mantenga los utensilios plfisticos

y de madeva y los alimentos enlamdos a una

dismncia pmdente de la estufi_.Podrian
calentmse y prox_car quemaduvas.

_: Nunca use ropa suelta o prendas

que cuelguen mientms utiliza el
electrodom_stico. E1material inflamable

se podria prender si entva en contacto con
elementos calientes de la superficie y puede

catlsar quemadui_ls sevei'as.

iJii:iUse 6nicamente guantes pava ollas que est_n

secos; los guantes hOmedos en superficies
calientes pueden cmlsar quemadas pot el vapor
No deje que los guantes pare ollas mquen los
elementos calientes de la superficie. No use
toallas u otros patios gruesos que puedan arder

si entvan en contacto con el elemento caliente
de la superficie.

_: Pot su seg_fidad, nunca use este dectrodom&tico

pare calenmr el cuarto de la cocina.

i_ii:iNo use agm pava extingtfir incencfios de gmsa.

Nunca levante una olla en llamas. Apague los
controles. Sofioque la olla en llamas en un
demento de la superficie ct£fiendo la olla
complemmente con una mpa que encaje bien,
con una bandeja de g'allems o plana. Use un
ex6ntor quimico seco multiusos o de tipo

espt/moso.

Se debe sofocar la gmsa encendida pot fueva
de la olla cubfi4ndola con soda cfiustica o

si est5 disponible, usando un exfintor quimico
seco multiusos o de tipo espumoso.

i_i;:iNo queme alimentos sob_e la estufi_.

Si quelna alimentos bajo la calnpana,
encienda el ventilador

!?:No deje acumular gmsas u otros matefiales

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f_:No toque los elementos de la superficie. Estas

superficies pueden estar tan calientes como
paca quemar aunque est(_n de color oscuro.

Dtmmte y despu_s de su uso, no las toque,

ni pemdta que algfin patio u otto material

inflamable entre en contacto con los elementos

de la superficie o con las fireas cercanas a los
elementos de la superficie; deje stfficiente

tiempo paca que se enflien primero.

i,as zonas potenciahnente calienms son la
superficie de la estufi_v las fireas al flente.

iJii:iPaca reducir la posibilidad de quemaducas,

el encendido de matefiales i,Oamables v los
detainees, el mango de cualquier recipiente

se debe gimr hacia el centro de la esmfi_sin

extende,se hacia ningun elemento ce,vano

de la superficie.

iJii:iApague sielnpre el control del elelnento de

la superficie antes de reticar el recipiente.

_::Use sm*enes de mmaho apropiado. Seleccione

aquellas que tengan fimdos planos suficiente
pare cubfir el elemento de calentamiento

del elemento de la superficie. E1uso de ollas
o sartenes de menor tamaho expon&5 una

porci6n del elemento de la superficie al

contacto di,ecto y puede causar que la ropa

se encienda, ia relaci6n correcta de la olla

o sart4n con respecto al elemento tambi_n

inejocac,_ la eficiencia.

iJii:iNunca deje los elementos de la superficie sin

atenci6n en niveles de aim tempecatum. He,x'ir

en exceso causa humaredas y dercamamientos
de gmsa que se pueden encender

_: $61o cie,los tipos de vidfios, xidrio/ce,:_mica,

xajillas de barro u otros recipientes de xidrio
son adecuados paca cocinar en la superficie de
la esmfi_; otros se podr/an romper debido a un
cambio brusco de tempecatuca.

iJii:iVigile los alimentos mientcas se flien a niveles

de tempecatum altos o medios.

_: i,os alimentos a fleh deben estar lo mils secos

posible, ia escarcha de los alimentos
congelados o la humedad en los alimenms

frescos puede hacer que la gcasa caliente
salpique pot fneca de los lados de la olla.

iJi;:iUse poca gmsa pare fieh incluso al St/IlleI'griI" los

alimentos en la gmsa. ilenar la olla con demasiada
gmsa puede res_flmren denanmmientos ct_mdo se
agregan los alimentos.

N Si se usa una combinaci6n de aceites o gmsas

pare flei,; remelva antes de calenm*; o a
medida que las gmsas se mezclan lenmmente.

N Siempre caliente la gmsa lentamente y xigile

mienmas se calienm.

iJii:iCuando sea posible, use un tern%metro paca

gcasa paca eximr sob,ecalenmr la gcasa.

iJii:iNunca tmte de mover una satl_n con gt'asa

caliente, especialmente una sart_n proflmda
pare fleh- Espere basra que la gmsa est_ flfa.

_: No ahnacene materiales inflamables ce,va de

la estufil.

iJii:iMantenga los filtros de la campana y de la gmsa

limpios pare mantener una buena ventilaci6n v
evitar que la gcasa se encienda.

_: No ahnacene o use matefiales combustibles,

gasolina u otros vapores y l/quidos inflmnaNes en
la ce,vania de 4ste o cmlquier electmdom_stico.

_: Limpie s61o las partes sehaladas en este manual

del propietario.

iJii:iNo deje productos de papel, utensilios de cocina

o alimentos en la estufil cuando no est_ en uso.

iJii:iManten_l h estufil lhnpia y libre de actm_ulad6n de

gram o &namandenros que _ puedan encendec

N Nunca caliente recipientes de alimentos sin

abfi,; el aumento de presi6n podria causar que
la lata explotam u otms lesiones.

N Nunca deje fiascos o lares con restos

de gmsa sobre o cerca de la superficie
de la esmfa.

_: Nunca use este electmdom_estico pare calenmr

el cuarto de la cocina.

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ELEMENTOSRADIANTESDELASUPERFICIE

Tenga cuidado al tocar la estufa. La superficie de vidrio de la estufa retendrb el calor despu6s de que
se hayan apagado los controles.

iJii:iEvite mspar la cubie,ta de vidfio de la esu/fi_.

ia estufil puede vaya,se con objetos roles como
instrumentos pundagudos, anillos u otros tipos
dejoyeria y remaches en la ropa.

iJii:iNunca use la superficie de vidfio de la estufi_

como una mbla pava picar.

iJii:iNo coloque o ahnacene objetos sobre la

superficie de la cubierta de vidfio de la estufi_

ctlando no est6 ell USO.

_: Tenga cuidado al momento de colocar cuchavas

u otros utensilios pava agimr sobre la cubierta
de fidfio de la esttffi_mientvas est6 en uso.

Podrfan calenm,se y prox_car quemaduvas.

_: Evite calentar una cacerola xacfa. Hacedo

podrfa dahar tanto a la estufi) como la cacerola.

iJii:iNo deje que agua, otros lfquidos o gvasa

pem_anezcan sobre la estufi_.

_: Pare ininilnizar la posibilidad de quelnadu,'as,

asegOrese de que los controles de todos los
elementos de la superficie est_n en la posici6n
de apagado y que toda la superficie de vidfio
de la estufil est_ flfa antes de limpiarla.

_: No opere los elementos superficMes de vidfio

si el fidfio esd tom. [,os den'ames o la soluci6n
limpiadom pueden penetvar en una estulil rota

y crear el fiesgo de un shock el6ctfico. Si la

cubierm de fidfio de su estufil llegam a
rompeLse, p6ngase en contacto con un t_cnico

calificado de inmediato.

iJii:iI,impie la estufi_con cuidado. Si usa una

espo,_a o patio pava limpiar los den'ames en
algfin elemento de superficie caliente, tenga
cuidado y exite las quemaduvas pot vapor

.Mgunos limpiadores pueden producir

emisiones t6xicas si se les aplica sobre una
superficie caliente.

IIIOT¢i"Recomendamos que exite limpiar las
_reas de los elemenms de la superficie hasta

que se hayan enfiiado v la luz in_ficadova
se haya apagado. Losderramesdeazucarson

la excepciona estarecomendacion.Consulte
la secci6n Limpiezadela cubiertadevidriode

la estufa.

_: Pava efitar la posibilidad de dahar la superficie

de la estt_i_,no aplique la crema limpiadom
a la superficie de vidfio cuando est6 caliente.

i_:Despu_s de limpia,, use un patio seco o bien

una malla de papel pava remover los residuos
de C,elna limpiadova.

iJii:iI,ea y siga todas las instrucciones y a&ertencias

de las etiquetas de la crema limpiadova.

_: Tenga cuidado al tocar la estu[i_,ia superficie

de fidfio de la estufil retendv(_ el calor despu6s
de que los controles se ha>n colocado en la
posici6n OFF.

iJ_i:iNo se pare sobre la estufi_ con cubiex*a

de fidfio.

!:_:Los myones o impactos severos sobre las estufi_s

con cubie*ta de vidfio podrian romper o astillar
el vidfio.

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