GE JV655, JP656C Use and Care Manual

Contents

Coob@iood

Appliance Registration
Canning Tips

Care and Cleaning
Control Settings

Cooking Guide 49

Cookware

Energy-Saving Tips

Features 5
Filters 11

Light Bulb Replacement 11
Model and Serial Numbers

Problem Solver 13
Repair Service

SafetyInstructions 3,4
Warranty BackCover

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Help us help you.,

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Read this book carefully.

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

Keep it handy for answers to your

questions.
If you don’t understand something

or need more help, write (include
your phone number):

Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

On the cooktop, you’ll find them

under the right front surface unit.
On the hood, remove filter and
look on back wall of hood body.

If youreceived
a

damaged cooktop

or hood...

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

Savetime and money.
Before yourequest
service...

Check the Problem Solver on
page 13.It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.

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These model and serial numbers
are also on the Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card that
came with your cooktop/hood.
Beforesending in this card, please
write these numbers here:

Cooktop:

Model Number

Serial Number

Hood:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concemin~ vour cooktoDor hood.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Read all instructions before using this appliance.

When using electrical

basic safii%yprecautions should
be followed, including the
following:

. us t~ appliance only

intended use asdescribed in this
manual.

● Be sure your appliance is

pll)petiy instdkd and grounded
bya

qualified technician in
accordance with the provided
installation instructions.

● Don’tattempt to repair

or replace any part of your
cooktop unless it is specifically
recommended in thisbook. All

other servicing should be Aimed
to a qualified technician.

● Before performing any

service, DISCONNECT THE
COOICIV)PPOWER SUPPLY
ATTHE HOUSEHOLD
DISTRIBUTION P=
BY REMOWG THE FUSE
OR SVVIKHING OFF THE

CIRCUIT BREAKER.

● Do not leave children alone-

children should not be left alone

or unattended in an area whe~ an
appliance is in use. They should
never be allowed to sit or stand
on any part of the appliance.

● Don’tallow anyone to climb,

stand or hang on the cooktop.

● ~~ON: ~ OF

INTEREST TK)CHILDREN
SHOULD N~ BE SIW?ED
IN CABINEIX ABOVE A
COOKIOP-CHILDREN

CLIMBING ON THE

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ITEMSCOULD

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appliances,

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for its

● Never wear loose-fitting or

hanging garments while using
theap ‘

phance Flammablematerial

could be ignited if brought in
contact with hot heatingelements
and may cause severe burns.

● Use only dry pot holdem=

moist or damp potholders on
hot surfiicesmay result in burns
tbm steam.Do not let potholders
touch hot heating elements. Do
not use a towel or other bulky
cloth in place of a pot holder.

● Never use your appliance for

warming

orheating the room.

. Do not ~re fl~ble
materials near surface units.

● Keep hood and grease ftiters

clean tomaintain good venting
and to avoid grease fires.

● Do not let cooking grease

or other flammable materials
accumulate on the cooktop.

●Donotuse water ongrease

f~. Never pickup a flaming
pan. Smother flaming pan on
surface unit by covering pan
completely with well-fitting lid,
cookie sheet or flat tray.
Flaming grease outside a pan
can be put out by covering with
baking soda or, if available, a
multi-purpose dry chemical
or foam type f~ ednguisher.

● Do not touchheatingelements.

Thesesurkes maybehot enough
to bum even though they are

dark in color. During and after
use, do not touch, or let clothing
or other flammable materials .
contact surface units or areas
nearby surthce units; allow
sufficient time for cooling, first.

IWentially hot surkes include
the cooktop and areas facing the
Cooktop.

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?When cooking pork, ibllow “

thedirectionsexactlyand ahmys

cocikthe meat to an internal
temperature of at least 17WT.
This assures that, in the remote ‘”‘­possibility that trichina may be
present in the meat, it will be
killed and the meat will be safe
to eat.

● Use proper pan sizeThis

appliance is equipped with one
or mom surfhce units of different
size. Select utensils having flat
bottoms large enough to cover
the surfiweunit heating element.
The use of undersized utensils
will expose a portion of the
heating element to direct contact
and may result in ignition of
clothing. Proper relationship of
utensil to burner will also
improve efficiency.

● Never l~ve ~ace ~@

unattendedathighheatwtthgs.

Boilover causes smoking and
greasy

on fire.

. Don’t assume

howto operate all parts of the
cooktop. Some fatures may

work difRxently from those on
your previous cooktop.

● cl- COOldOp with caution.

If a wet sponge or cloth is used
to wipe spills on a hot cooking
area, be carefhl to avoid steam
burn. Some cleansers can

produce noxious fbmes if
applied to a hot surfhce.

● Be SUIWdrippansand vent

ducts are not covered and are
in place. Theirabsence during

cooking could damage cooktop
parts and wiring.

● Don$t~ ~*~ fofl to

line drip pans. Misuse could

result in a shock, fm hazard or

damage to the cooktop.

spillovers that may catch

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IMPOKIANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

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● Only certain types of glass,

ghws/ceramic, earthenware or
other glazed containers are
suitable for cooktop service;

others may break because of the

sudden change in temperature.
(See “Cookware Tips” on pages
8 and 9 for suggestions.)

To minimize the possibility of

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

● Don’t immerse or soak

units.

removable surface units. Don’t
put them in a dishwasher.

s Always turn control knobs to
OFF before removing cookware
from surface units.

● Keep an eye on fwds being

fried at High (HI) or Medium
High (MED HI) heats.

c To avoid the possibility
of a burn or electric shock,
always be certain that the
controls for all surface units
are at OFF position and all
coils are cool before attempting
to lift or remove the unit.

● When flaming foods under

the hood, turn the fan off. The

fan, if operating. may spread

the flame.

c Foods for frying should be as

dry as possible. Frost on frozen

foods or moisture on fresh

can cause hot

fat to bubble up

foods

and over sides of pan.

● Use little fat for effective

shallow or deep-fat frying.

Filling the pan too fhll of fat can
cause spillovers when food is
added.

● If a combination of oils or

fats will be used in fkying, stir

together before heating, or as fats

melt slowly.

QAlways heat fat slowly,

and

watchas it heats.

● Use deep fat thermometer

whenever possible to prevent
overheating tit beyond the
smoking point.

SAW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

Energy-Saving Tips

● Use cookware of medium weight

aluminum, with tight-fitting covers.
and flat bottoms which completely
cover the heated portion of the
surface unit.

● Cook fresh vegetables with a

minimum amount of water in a
covered pan.

s Watchfoods when bringing them
quickly to cooking temperatures at
HIGH heat. When food reaches
cooking temperature, reduce heat
immediately to lowest setting that
will keep it cooking.

c Use residual heat whenever
possible. For example, when
cooking eggs in the shell, bring
water and eggs to boil. then turn to
OFF position and cover with lid to
complete the cooking.

● Always turn control knobs to

OFF before removing cookware
from surface units.

● Use correct heat for cooking task:

High (HI)—to start cooking (if time
allows, do not use High heat to
start).

Medium High (MED HI)–quick
browning.

Medium (MED)—s1owfrying.

Low (LO)—finish cooking most
quantities, simmer—double boiler

heat, finish cooking, and special

for small quantities.

Warm (WM)—to maintain serving

temperature of most foods.

. When boiling water for tea or

coffee, heat only amount needed.

It is not economical to boil a

container full of water for one

or two cups.

● Have pan on the surface unit.

ready to cook, before the heat is
turned on.

Featuresof YourCooktop/Hood

ModelJV655

Model JP656C

Feature Index

1 Model and Serial Numbers
2 Infinite-Heat Controls
3 Plug-InCalrod” Units
4 Chrome-Plated Reflector Pans/Rings
5 Fan Speed Control Switch
6 Unit “ON” Indicator Light

7 Lamp Switch

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Controls

See Surface Cooking Guide on pages 8 and 9.

Infinite Heat Controls

Yoursurface units and controls are
designed to give you an infinite
choice of heat settings for surface
unit cooking.

At both OFF and HI positions,
there is a slight niche so control

“clicks” at those positions; “click”
on HI marks the highest setting; the
lowest setting is between the words
WM and OFF. In a quiet kitchen
you may hear slight “clicking”
sounds during cooking, indicating
heat settings selected are being
maintained.

Switching heats to higher settings
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Howto Set the Controls

Control must be pushed in to set
only from OFF position. When
control is any position other than
OFF, it maybe rotated without
pushing in.

Be sure you turn control to OFF
when you finish cooking. An
indicator light will glow when ANY
heat on any surface unit is on.

Cooking Guide
for UsingHeats

HI

MED
HI

MED

LO

WM

Quick start for cooking;
bring water to boil.

Fast fry, pan broil; maintain
fast boil on large amount of
food.

Saute and brown; maintain
slow boil on large amount
of food.

Cook after starting at HI;
cook with little water in
covered pan.

Steam rice, cereal; maintain
serving temperature of most
foods.

How to Operate Fanand
Light Controls

Fan Switch:

Turn knob clockwise to HI for
maximum air movement or any
position between HI or LO as
desired. Always turn knob
counterclockwise for OFF.

Lamp Switch:

From OFF position, turn knob to
the right for NORMAL LIGHT
and to the left for NIGHT LIGHT.

Note: Startthe fan at the beginning
of cooking operations that produce
odors and vapors. When heavy
smoking is expected, use rear
surface units for maximum hood
effectiveness.

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Step 1:Grasp control knob and
push in.

Step 2: Turn either clockwise or
counterclockwise to desired heat
setting.

NOTE:

1. At HI and MED HI, never leave

food unattended. Boilovers cause
smoking; greasy spillovers may
catch fire.

2. At WM and LO, melt chocolate,
butter on small unit.

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Questions &Answers

Q. May I can foods and preserves
on my surface units?

A. Yes,butonly usecookware

designedforcanningpuqmses. Check
the manufacturer’s instructions and
recipes for preserving foods. Be
sure canner is flat-bottomed and
fits overthe center ofyour Calrod”
unit. Since canning generates large
amounts of steam, be carefi.dto
avoidbums from steam or heat.
Canning should only be done
on surface units.

Q. Can I cover my drip pans with

foil?

A. No.Clean as recommended in

Cleaning Guide.

Q. Can I use special cooking
equipment, like an oriental wok,
on any surface units?

A. Cookware without flat surfaces

is not recommended. The life of
your surface unit can be shortened
and the cooktop can be damaged
from the high heat needed for this
type of cooking.

Q. Why am I not getting the heat

I need from my units eventhough
I have the knobs on the right
setting?

A. After turning surface unit off

and making sure it is cool, check
to make sure that your plug-in
units (on models so equipped) are
securely fastened into-thesurface
connection.

Q. Why does my cookware tilt
when I place them on the surface
unit?

A. Because the surface unit is

not flat. Make sure that the “feet”
on your Calrod@units are sitting
tightly in the cooktop indentation
and the trim ring is flat on the
cooktop surface.

Q. Why is the porcelain finish on

my cookware coming off?

A. If you set your Calrod” unit

higher than required for the

cookware material, and leave it,
the finish may smoke, crack, pop,
or bum depending on the pot or
pan. Also, a too high heat for long
periods, and small amounts of dry
food, may damage the finish.

Home Canning Tips

Canning should be done on
cooktop only.

In surface cooking of foods other
than canning, the use of large­diameter pots (extending more than

l-inchbeyondedgeof trim ring) is
not recommended. However, when
canning with water-bathor pressure
canner, large-diameter pots may be
used. This is because boding water
temperatures (even under pressure)
are not harmful to cooktop surfaces

surrounding heating unit.
HOWEVER, DO N(YI’USE

LARGE DIAMETER CANNERS
OR 01’HER LARGE DIAMETER
Pm FOR FRYING OR BOILING
FOODS UI’HER THAN WATER.
Most syrup or sauce mixtures—
and all types of frying-cook at
temperatures much higher than
boiling water. Such temperatures
could eventually harm cooktop
surfaces surrounding heating units.

Observe Following Points
in Canning:

1. Bring water to boil on HIGH

heat, then after boiling has begun,
adjust heat to lowest setting to
maintain boil (saves energy and
best uses surface unit.)

2. Be sure canner fits over center
of surface unit. If your cooktop
does not allow canner to be
centered on surface unit, use
smaller-diameter pots for good
canning results.

3. Flat-bottomed canners give best
canning results. Be sure bottom of
canner is flat or slight indentation
fits snugly over surface unit.
Canners with flanged or rippled
bottoms (often found in enamelware)
are not recommended.

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4. When canning, use recipes from

reputable sources. Reliable recipes
are available from the manufacturer
of your canner; manufacturers of
glass jars for canning, such as Ball
and Kerr; and the United States
Department of Agriculture
Extension Service.

5. Remember, in following the
recipes, that canning is a process
that generates large amounts of
steam. Be careful while canning to
prevent burns from steam or heat.

NOI’E: If your cooktop is being
operated on low power (voltage),
canning may take longer than
expected, even though directions

havebeen carefully followed.

The process may be improved by:

(1)using a pressure canner, and

(2)for fastest heating of large

water quantities, begin with

H~ tap water.

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Surface Cooking Guide

Cookware Tips

1. Use medium-or heavy-weight

cookware. Aluminum cookware
conducts heat faster than other
metals. Cast iron and coated cast
iron cookware is slow to absorb
heat, but generally cooks evenly at
Low (LO) or Medium (MED)
settings. Steel pans may cook
unevenly if not combined with
other metals.

Cookware

Cereal

Cornmeal, grits,

oatmeal

Cocoa Uncovered

coffee

Eggs

Cmked in shell

Fried sunny-side-up Covered

Fried over easy Uncovered

Poached

Scrambledor omelets

Fruits

Meats, Poultry

Braised: Pot roasts of
beef, lamb or veal;
pork steaksand

chops

Pan-fried:Tender
chops; thin steaks up
to 314-inch;minute
steaks; hamburgers;
franksand sausage;
thin fish fillets

Covered
Saucepan

Saucepan

Percolator

Cbvered
Saucepan

Skillet

Skillet

Cwered
Skillet

Uncovered
Skillet

Covered
Saucepan

Covered
Skillet

Uncovered
Skillet

Use non-stick or coated metal
cookware.Flat ground Pyroceram”

saucepans or skillets coated on the
bottom with aluminum generally
cook evenly. Use glass saucepans
with heat-spreading trivets
available for that purpose.

2. Toconserve the most cooking
energy, pans should be flat on the
bottom,-havestraight sides and tight

Directionsand Setting

startcooking

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HI.In coveted pan bring

waterto boil beforeadding
cereal.

HI. Stir together wateror
milk, cocoa ingredients.
Bringjust to a boil.

HI. Atfirst perk, switch
heat to LO.

HI. Cover eggswith cool
water.Coverpan, cook
until steaming.

MED HI. Melt butter, add
eggsandcover skillet.

HI. Melt butter.

HI. In coveredpanbring
waterto a boil.

HI. Heat butteruntil light
goldenin color.

HI. In coveredpanbring
fruit andwater to boil.

HI. Melt fat, thenaddmeat.
Switchto MED HI to
brownmeat. Add wateror
other liquid.

HI. Preheat skillet, then
grease lightly.

Setting toComplete
Cooking

LO or
Finish timing according
to packagedirections.

MED, to cook 1or 2 minutes
tocompletelyblendingredients.

LO to maintaingentle but
steadvDerk.

LO. Cook only 3 to 4
minutes for sofi cooked;

15minutesfor hard cooked.

Continue cooking at MED HI
until whites arejust set, about
3to 5 more minutes.

LO, then add eggs. When
bottoms of eggshavejust set,
carefully turn overto cook
other side.

LO. Carefully add eggs.
Cook uncoveredabout 5
minutesat MED HI.

MED. Addeggmixture.
Cook, stirring to desired
doneness.

LO. Stir occasionally and
check for sticking.

LO. Simmer until fork
tender.

MED HI or MED. Brownand
cook to desired doneness,
turning over as needed.

WM,then add cereal.

fitting lids. Match the size of the ~.;

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saucepan to the size of the surface
unit. A pan that extends more than
an inch beyond the edge of the trim
ring traps heat which causes
“crazing” (fine hairline cracks) on
porcelain, and discoloration
ranging from blue to dark gray on
chrome trim rings.

Comments

Cereals bubbleand expand as
theycook; use largeenough
saucepanto preventboilover.

Milk boils over rapidly. Watchas
boiling point approaches.

Percolate 8 to 10minutes for

cuDs. less forfewer cuDs.

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If you do not cover skillet, baste ~
eggswith fatto cook tops evenly.

Removecookede~s with slotted
spoon or pancake turner.

Eggscontinueto set slightly aher
cooking. For omelet do not stir
last few minutes. When set, fold
inhalf.

Fresh fruit: Use 1/4to 1/2 cup
waterper poundof fruit.

Dried fruit: Use wateras package
directs. Time depends on whether
fruit has been presoaked. If not,
allow more cookhm time.

Meat can be seasonedand floured
beforeit is browned, if desired.
Liquid variations for flavorcould
be wine, fruit or tomatojuice or
meat broth.

Timing: Steaks 1to2-inches: 1to
2 hours. BeefStew: 2 to 3 hours.
Pot Roast: 2

Pan frying is best for thin steaks
and chops. If rare is desired, pre­heat skillet before adding meat.

Y2 to 4 hours.

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.~;} 3. Deep Fat Frying. Do not overfill

kettle with fatthat may spill over
when adding food. Frosty foods
bubble vigorously. Watch foods
frying at High (HI) temperatures
and keep range and hood clean
from accumulated grease.

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Food

Fried Chicken

Panfried bacon

Sauteed: Less tender
thin steaks(chuck,
round, etc.); liver;
thick or whole fish

Simmered or stewed
meat; chicken; corned
beefi smoked pork;
stewingbeet tongue;
etc.

Melting chocolate,
butter,marshmallows

Pancakesor

FrenchToast

wsta

Noodlesor spaghetti

PressureCooking

Puddings, Sauces,
Candies, Frostintzs

Vegetables

Fresh

Frozen

Sauteed: Onions;
green peppers;
mushnmns; celery;etc.

Rice and Grits

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Cookware

Covered
Skillet

Uncovered
Skillet

Covered
Skillet

Covered
DutchOven,
Kettleor
Large
SauceDan

Small
Uncovered
Saucepan.
Use small
surfaceunit

Skilletor
Griddle

Covered
Large Kettle
or Pot

Pressure
Cooker or
Canner

Saucevan
Covered

Saucepan

Covered
Saucepan

Uncovered
Skillet

Covered
Saucepan

Directionsand Setting
toStart Cooking

HI. Melt fat. Switchto MED
HI to brown chicken.

HI. In cold skillet, arrange
baconslices. Cook just until
stintingto sizzle.

HI. Melt fat. Switchto MED
to brown slowly.

HI. Cover meat with water
andcoverpan or kettle.
Cook until steaming.

WM, Allow 10to 15minutesto
melt through. Stir to smooth.

MED HI. Heat skillet 8 to

10minutes.Grease lightly.

HI. Incoveredkettle, bring
saltedwaterto a boil, uncover
andadd pasta slowly so boiling
does not stop.

HI. Heat until firstjiggle is
heard.

HI. Bringjust to boil.

HI. Measure 1/2to 1 inch
waterin saucepan, Add
salt and prepared vegetable.
Incoveredsaucepan bring
toboil.

HI. Measure waterandsalt
asabove. Add frozenblock
ofvegetable.In covered
saucepanbring to boil.

HI. In skillet melt fat.

HI. Bring saltedwaterto a
boil.

Setting toComplete

Cookim!

LO. Cover skillet and
cook until tender. Uncover
last few minutes.

MED HI. Cook, turning
overas needed.

LO. Cover and cook
until tender.

LO. Cook until fork tender.
(Watershouldslowlyboil).
For very large loads,
medium heat may
be needed.

Cook2 to 3 minutesper side.

MED HI. Cook uncovered
until tender. For large
amounts, HI maybe
neededto
rolling boil throughout
entire cooking time.

MED HI for foodscooking

10minutesor less. MED

for foods over 10minutes.
LO. To finish cooking.Uncovered

MED. Cook 1pound 10
to 30 or more minutes,
depending-ontenderness
ofvegetable.

LO. Cook accordingto
time on package.

MED. Addvegetable.
Cook until desired
tenderness is reached.

WM. Cover and cook
accordingto time.

keepwater at

Comments

For crisp dry chicken, cover only
after switching to LO for 10
minutes.Uncoverandcook,turning
occasionally 10to 20 minutes.

A moreattention-free method
is to start and cook at MED.

Meat may be breaded or
marinated in sauce before frying.

Add salt or other seasoning

beforecookingif meat has not
beensmoked or otherwise

When melting marshmallows,add
milk or water.

Thick batter takes slightly longer
time. Tbm over pancakeswhen
bubbles rise to surface.

Use large enough kettle to
preventboilover.Pastadoubles
insize when cooked.

Cooker should jiggle 2 to 3 times
per minute.

Stir frequently to prevent
sticking.

Uncoveredpan requires more
waterand longer time.

Breakup or stir as needed while
cooking.

Tbm overor stir vegetable as
necessary for evenbrowning.

Triple in volumeafter cooking.
Time at WM. Rice: 1cup rice and
2cups water-25 minutes. Grits:

1cup grits and 4 cups water–

40 minutes.

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Care and Cleaning

Clean the area under the drip
pan/rings ofien. Built-up soil,
especially grease, may catch fire. To
makecleaning easier, plug-in units

are removable.

Caution: Be sure all controls are
turned toOFF and surface units
arecool before attempting to lift

or remove them.

After removing a plug-in unit,
removethe drip pan/rings and clean
them according todirections in the

Cleaning Guide on page 12.Wipe
around the edges ofthe surface unit
opening. Clean the area belowthe
unit. Rinse all washedareas with a
damp cloth or sponge.

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Plug-in units canbe removed.

Lifi aplug-in unit about 1”abovethe
trim ring—just enough to grasp it—
and youcan pull it out.

Do not lift a plug-in unit more

than 1!’ If you do, it may not lie

flat on the trim ring when you
plug it back in.

Repeated lifting of the plug-in

unit more than 1”above the trim
ring can permanently damage
the receptacle.

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Receptacle Medallion

To replace a plug-in unit:

● Place the drip pardring into the

surface unit cavity found on top of
the cooktop so the unit receptacle
can be seen through the opening in
the pan.

● Insert the terminals ofthe plug-in

unit through the opening in the drip
pan and into the receptacle.

. Guide the surface unit into piace
so itfitsevenly into the trim ring.

CAUTION

● Do not attempt to clean plug-in

surface units in an automatic
dishwasher.

● Do not immerse plug-in surface

units in liquids of any kind.

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● Do not bend the plug-in surface

unit plug terminals.

● Do not attempt to clean, adjust or

in any way repair the plug-in
receptacle.

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For Access To Lamp
Remove Screws And
Lamp Crystal

To Remove Filters
Grasp Knob, Push To The
Rear And Downward

‘Filters’

Lamp Replacement

Yourhood is equipped with an
ordinary screw base lampholder.
The lamp is not supplied. If the
lamp should fail, remove the lamp
crystal (see drawing), unscrew the
lamp and replace. DO NOT USE
MORE THAN A 60 WATTLAMP
IN THIS HOOD.

Do not contact a warm or hot
lamp with a moist cloth or hand.

It may break the lamp. Always let
lamps cool before replacing or
cleaning around them.

Hood Filters

The hood is equipped with two
removable metal filters that
separate grease from the air being
vented through the hood. Filters
must be in place and relatively
clean to do an efficient job. These
filters should be cleaned at least
once a month. DO N~ OPERATE
THE HOOD WITHOUT THE

FILTERS IN PLACE.

To clean filters:

After removing filters as shown in
the picture above, soak and then

agitate filters in a hot detergent
solution. Light brushing may be

used to remove imbedded soil.

Rinse, shake and remove moisture

before replacing.

Toreplace filters:

Put filter rim in rear frame slot
against the spring. Push towardthe
rear and up and allow the filter to
move forward again and lock into
place in the frame.

Hood Motor and Fan

Yourhood has a built-in protection
against overheating. If the motor
overheats, it will turn off
automatically and turn on again
when it has cooled. Motor shut off
is an indication of trouble.

If the fan fails to circulate air,
possible causes such as the fan
blade striking the hood shell or
excessively soiled filter should be
checked and corrected before using
the hood again.

Toclean motor and fan:

1. DISCONNECT’THE HOOD

POWER SUPPLY AT THE
HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION
PANEL BYREMOVING THE

FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF

THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

2. Remove filters.

3. Wipe inside surfaces and motor
with cloth, dampened only in
ammonia and warm water solution.

4. Replace filters.

5. Reconnect the hood power
supply.

Cleaning Guide

Note: Let cooktop parts cool before touching or handling.

Part

Control Knobs

Outside Finish
Metal

Porcelain Enamel

Surface Unit Coils

Chrome-Plated
Drip Pan/Rings

Materials to Use

● Mild Soap and Water

General Directions

Pull off knobs. Wash gently but do not soak. Dry and return controls to cooktop,
making sure to match flat area on the knob and shaft.

When cleaning hood with knobs removed, do not allow water to run down inside.

● Soap and Water Wash, rinse, and then polish with a dry cloth. DO N(X USE steel wool, abrasives.

ammonia, acids, or commercial oven cleaners which may damage the finish.

● Paper Towel Avoid cleaning powders or harsh abrasives which may scratch the enamel. If acids

● Dry Cloth

● Soap and Water right away. When the surface has cooled, wash and rinse. For other spills. such as

should spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe up

fat smatterings, etc., wash with soap and water when cooled and then rinse. Polish
with a dry cloth.

Spatters and spills burn away when coils are heated. At end of meal, heat soiled units
at High (HI). Let soil burn off “about a minute:’ switch units

to OFF. Avoid getting

cleaning materials on coils. Wipe off any cleaning materials with damp paper towel
be@e heating unit.

DO NOT attempt to clean the plug-in units in a self-cleaning oven.
Let unit cool completely before handling.

● Soap and Water Clean as below or in dishwasher. DO NOT CLEAN IN SELF-CLEANING OVEN;

● Stiff-Bristled Brush

c Soap-Filled Scouring PJd next time you cook. To remove

they will discolor. Wipe after each cooking, so unnoticed spatter will not “burn on”

“burned-on” spatters. use any or all cleaning

materials mentioned. Rub lightly with scouring pad to prevent scratching of surface.

Questions?

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Use This Problem Solver

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY

SURFACE UNITS

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

DO N~ HEAT OR circuit fise, a tripped circuit breaker, the main fhse or the main circuit breaker,
FAN DOES NCYI’
OPERATE

depending on nature of the power supply. If a circuit breaker is involved, reset it. If the
control box uses fhses, the fuse (a cartridge-type) should be changed BUT ONLY BY
SOMEONE FAMILIAR WITH ELE~RICAL CIRCUITS. If, after performing one

of these procedures, the fhse blows or circuit breaker trips again, call for service.
NOTE: Apartment tenants or condominium owners should request their building

management to perform this check before calling for service.

● Drip pans are not set securely in the cooktop.

● Surface unit controls are not properly set or wrong surface unit control is set for unit

you are using.

● Plug-in surface units are not plugged in solidly.

FAN OPERATES

● Motor may need oiling. Call for service.

SLOWER THAN
NORMAL

FAN KEEPS GOING

● Filters maybe clogged. If cleaning the filters does not correct the problem,

ON AND OFF call for service.

If you need more help.. call, toll free:
GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000
consumer information service

Notes

If YouNeed Service

To obtain service, see your warranty
on the back page of this book.

We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.

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

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

Manager. Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance P~rk
Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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

Major Appliwux
Consumer Action P~nel
20 North Wicker Drive

Chicago. Illinois 60606

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YOUR BUILWN COOKTOP AND HOOD

WARRANTY

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

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WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS N~ COVERED ● SeWiCetripstOYourhornetO

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to

For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace any
part of the cooktop and hood that
fails because of a manufacturing
defect.

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer Cente@

800.626.2000
consumer information service

● Improper installation.

the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it is
LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.

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

Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
GENERAL ELE(XRIC COMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
SERVICE, GENERAL ELEC’TRIC­HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE@ SERVICE.

● Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

QFailure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.

. Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.

WARRANlOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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

and other connecting facilities.

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

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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

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Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

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