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Contents

Before Using Your Cooktop .. ...2

Safety Instructions . .........3,4

Energy-Saving Tips . . . ........4

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

Surface Cooking . . . . . ........6

Home Canning. . . . . . . ........7

Surface Cooking Guide

Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Grill Tips . . . . . . . . . . .

Grill Cooking Guide. . .

Griddle . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Griddle Tips . . . . . . . . .

Griddle Cooking Guide Cooktop Vent System . .

Accessory . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning Guide. . . . . . .

The Problem Solver . . . If You Need Service . . .

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

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Before using your Cooktop, read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new cooktop 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 General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model

and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a nameplate on

the back wall under the module on

right side of the cooktop. These model and serial numbers

are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your cooktop. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

If you received a damaged cooktop . . .

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

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

Check the Problem Solver on page 18. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Optional Accessories

To add versatility to your cooktop, the

following accessories are available at extra cost from your dealer.

JX36–Surface Unit Module

JXG3—Grill JX56—Glass

JXR5–Rotisserie Module

03-6022—Griddle

Module Ceramic Module

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls

concerning your cooktop.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

When using electrical

basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

Use this appliance only for its

appliances,

intended use as described in this

manual.

●

Be sure your appliance is

properly installed and grounded

by a qualified technician in

accordance with the provided installation instructions.

●

Don’t assume that you know how to operate all parts of the cooktop. Some features may

work differently from those on

your previous cooktop.

●

Don’t attempt to repair or replace any part of your

cooktop unless it is specifically recommended in this book. All

other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

●

Have the installer show you

the location of the circuit breaker or fuse.

Mark it for

easy reference.

● Before performing any

service, DISCONNECT THE

COOKTX)P

POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION

P~L

BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

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 on any part of the appliance.

●

Don’t allow anyone to climb,

stand or hang on the cooktop.

CAUTION: ITEMS OF

INTEREST SHOULD IN

CABINE’IS

CHILDREN

NCYI’

BE S’lWIED

ABOVE A

COOKIX)P-CHILDREN

CLIMBING ON THE

COOKTOP

REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

●

Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance.

ammable

material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot heating elements and may cause severe burns.

● Use only dry

potholders—

moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a potholder.

●

Never use your appliance for

warming or heating the room.

● Do not store flammable

materials near the cooktop.

●

Keep vent grill and grease

filters clean

to maintain good

venting and to avoid grease fires.

Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate on the cooktop.

● Do not use water on grease

fires. Never pick up 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 extinguisher.

●

Do not touch heating elements.

These

surfaces may be hot enough to burn 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 surface units; allow

sufilcient time for cooling, first.

Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop and areas facing the

Coolctop.

● When cooking pork, follow

our directions exactly and always cook the meat to at least

170°F,

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 size-This

appliance is equipped with two surface units of different size. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit 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 leave surface units

unattended at high heat s&iugs.

Boilover

greasy

causes smoking and

spillovers

that may catch

on fire.

● Be sure drip pans are not

covered and are in place.

Their absence during cooking could damage range parts and wiring.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

(continued)

●

Don’t use aluminum foil to

line reflector pans, grill or

griddle.

Misuse could result in a

shock, fire hazard or darnage to

the cooktop.

Only certain types of glass,

gkisdceramic, earthenware or

other glazed containers are

suitable for cooktop service;

others may break because of the

sudden change in temperature.

To minimize the likelihood of

burns,

ignition of flammable materials, and spillage, the cookware handles should be turned toward the center of the

cooktop without extending over

nearby surface units.

● Keep grill pan, grill spatter

shield and grease collector

clean.

Be sure the drain hole in the grill pan is open. If it is clogged, a fire can occur.

Don’t immerse or soak removable surface units or other modules. Don’t put them

in a dishwasher.

● Always turn heating unit

to OFF before removing

cookware.

●

Keep an eye on foods being fried at HIGH or medium high heats.

●

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

Foods for frying should be as

dry as possible.

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

and over sides of pan.

● Use little fat for effective

shallow or deep-fat frying.

Filling the pan too full of fat can cause

spillovers

when food is

added.

● If a combination of oils or

fats will be used in frying,

stir

together before heating, or as fats

melt slowly.

Always heat fat slowly,

and

watch as it heats.

● Use deep fat thermometer

whenever possible

overheating

tit

to prevent

beyond the

smoking point.

● 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.

. Watch foods 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.

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

. Always turn surface unit OFF

before removing cookware.

●

Use correct heat for cooking task:

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

7-8—quick browning. 5-6—slow frying. 3-4—finish cooking most

quantities. WARM—double boiler heat, finish

cooking, and special for small quantities.

. 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.

● Preheat griddle only when

necessary. Foods high in natural

fat, such as bacon or sausage, can be started on a cold griddle.

1. Surface Unit Controls. Push in to set Surface Units from WARM to HIGH, grill or griddle. Left and Right Front Controls operate Grill and Griddle.

2. Indicator Light. Lights when

any unit of the cooktop is turned on.

3. Exhaust Fan Switch. The

exhaust fan will automatically turn on when the grill, griddle, or

rotisserie modules are used. Manual

operation is required when other

modules are in use.

4. Surface Unit Module. The entire module plugs into the cooktop and can be easily removed for cleaning.

5. Plug-In Surface Unit. Units may be easily removed to clean reflector pans beneath each coil. Do not submerge plug-in units in water.

6. Chrome-Plated Reflector Pan. Used to catch

spillovers.

Remove

for cleaning.

Vent System.

Blower vents smoke down and out of kitchen and house. Vent filters (located under vent grill) should be cleaned often. See page 16 for further explanation.

8. Grill Module. Entire module removes easily. For assembly and explanation of each part of grill, see page 10.

9. Griddle.

Remove two grill grates and place over heating element. For further explanation of griddle cooking, see page 13.

Surface Cooking

—

See Surface Cooking Guide on pages 8 and 9.

Surface Cooking with Infinite Heat Controls

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

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

“clicks” at those positions; “click” on HIGH 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

always shows a quicker change than

switching to lower settings.

How to Set the Controls

Control must be pushed in to set only from OFF position. When control is in 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.

Goking Guide

for

tJsing

7-8

5-6

3-4

Heats

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 HIGH; cook with little water in covered pan.

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

Step 2:

receptacle in rear of cooktop until plug is engaged completely in receptacle.

Slide module toward

Step 1:

push in.

Step 2:

counterclockwise to desired heat

setting.

Grasp control knob and

Turn either clockwise or

EIow-

to Assemble ~loduie

Step 1:

to OFF. To install module, position plug to rear.

Be sure controls are turned

Step

3: Lower the front end of module into cooktop until it is flush with cooking surface.

How to Disassemble

Module

Step 1:

before attempting to remove module.

Step 2:

module until base clears the opening at the front of cooktop.

Step 3:

the side edges and slide toward front of cooktop. Lift out when unplugged.

Step

do not stack them or store other materials on top of them. This could damage or mar surface of modules.

Be sure surface units are cool

Lift up tab at front of

To unplug, hold module by

4: If you are storing modules,

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

A. Yes,

designed for canning purposes. Check the manufacturer’s instructions and recipes for preserving foods. Be sure canner is flat-bottomed and fits over the center of your surface unit coil. Since canning generates large amounts of steam, be careful to avoid burns from steam or heat. Canning should only be done on surface units.

foil? A. No. Clean as recommended in

Cleaning Guide.

Home

but only use cookware

Can I cover my drip pans with

Canning Tips

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

A. Utensils without flat surfaces

are not recommended. The life of your surface unit can be shortened and the range top 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 even though 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 are securely fastened into the surface connection.

Q. Why do my utensils tilt when I place them on the surface unit?

A. Because the surface unit is

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

Q. Why is the porcelain finish on

my cookware coming off? A.

If you set your surface unit coil higher than required for the cookware material, and leave it, the finish may smoke, crack, pop, or burn depending on the pot or pan. Also, a too high heat for long periods, and small amounts of dry food, may damage the finish.

Canning should be done on surface unit coils only.

In surface cooking of foods other than canning, the use of diameter utensils (extending more than l-inch beyond edge of trim ring) is not recommended. However, when canning with water-bath or pressure canner, large-diameter utensils may be used. This is because boiling water temperatures (even under pressure) are not harmful to cooktop surfaces surrounding heating unit.

HOWEVER, DO NOT USE

LARGE DIAMETER CANNERS

~HER

UTENSILS FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN WATER. Most syrup or

sauce mixtures—and all types of

frying—cook at temperatures much

higher than boiling water. Such temperatures could eventually

harm cooktop surfaces surrounding

heating units.

LARGE DIAMETER

large-

Observe Following Points in Canning

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 range does not allow canner to be centered on surface unit, use smaller-diameter containers 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.

NOTE: If your cooktop is being operated on low power (voltage), canning may take longer than expected, even though directions have been carefully followed. The process may be improved by:

(1)

using a pressure canner, and (2) for fastest heating of large water quantities, begin with HOT tap water.

Surface Cooking Guide

Cookware Tips

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 or MEDIUM settings. Steel pans may cook unevenly if not combined with other metals.

Food Cereal

Cornmeal, grits, oatmeal

Cocoa

Coffee

Eggs

Cooked in shell

Fried sunny-side-up Covered

Fried over easy Uncovered

Poached

Scrambled or omelets

Fruits

Meats, Poultry

Braised: Pot roasts of beef, lamb or veal; pork steaks and chops

Parr-fried: Tender chops; thin steaks up to 3/4-inch; minute steaks; hamburgers; franks and sausage; thin fish fillets

Cookware

Covered Saucepan

Uncovered Saucepan

Percolator

Covered Saucepan

Skillet

Covered Skillet

Uncovered Skillet

Covered Saucepan

Covered Skillet

Uncovered Skillet

Flat ground

Pyroceram”

saucepans fitting lids. Match the size of the or skillets coated on the bottom saucepan to the size of the surface with aluminum generally cook evenly. When cooking on surface unit coils, use glass saucepans with

unit. A pan that extends more than an inch beyond the edge of the trim ring

tmps

heat which causes discoloration heat-spreading trivets available for ranging from blue to dark gray that purpose.

2. To conserve the most cooking

on chrome trim rings and module surfaces.

energy, pans should be flat on the bottom, have straight sides and tight

Directions and Setting to Start Cooking

HI. In covered pan, bring water to boil before adding cereal.

HI,

Stir together water or milk, cocoa ingredients. Bring just to a boil.

HI,

At first perk, switch heat to 3.

HI.

Cover eggs with cool water. Cover pan, cook until steaming.

5. Melt butter, add eggs and cover skillet.

HI. Melt butter. 3, then add eggs. When

HI. In covered pan, bring water to a boil.

HI. Heat butter until light golden in color.

HI.

In covered pan, bring fruit and water to boil.

HI. Melt fat, then add meat Switch to 8 to brown meat. Add water or other liquid.

HI. Preheat skillet, then grease lightly.

Setting to Complete Cooking

3, then add cereal. Finish timing according

Dackmze

to 4, to cook 1 or 2 minutes

to completely blend ingredients

3, to maintain gentle but

steady ~erk.

minutes for soft cooked;

15 minutes for hard cooked.

Continue cooking at 5 until whites are just set, about 3 to 5 more minutes.

bottoms of eggs have just set, carefully turn over to cook other side.

3. Carefully add eggs. Cook uncovered about 5 minutes at 5.

4. Add egg mixture. Cook, stirring to desired doneness.

3. Stir occasionally and

check for sticking.

3. Simmer until fork tender.

desired doneness, turning over as needed.

directions.

Cook only 3 to 4

Brown and cook to

Comments

Cereals bubble and expand as they cook; use large enough saucepan to prevent

Milk boils over rapidly. Watch as boiling point approaches.

Percolate 8 to 10 minutes for 8 cups, less for fewer cups.

If you do not cover skillet, baste eggs with fat to cook tops evenly.

Remove cooked spoon or pancake turner.

Eggs continue to set slightly after cooking. For omelet, do not stir last few minutes. When set, fold in half.

Fresh fruit: Use 1/4 to 1/2 cup water per pound of fruit.

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

Meat can be seasoned and floured before it is browned, if desired.

Liquid variations for flavor could be wine, fruit or tomato juice or meat broth.

Timing: Steaks 1 to 2-inches: 1 to 2 hours. Beef Stew: 2 to 3 hours. Pot Roast:

Pan frying is best for thin steaks and chops. If rare is desired, preheat

e~s

to 4 hours.

skiflet

before adding meat

boilover.

with slotted

—

3. Deep Fat Frying. Do not overfil kettle with fat that may spill over when adding food. Frosty foods

bubble vigorously. Watch foods

frying at HIGH temperatures and

keep

cooktop,

vent grill and filters

clean from accumulated grease.

RIGHT

OVER 1“

Food

Fried Chicken

Pan

broiled bacon

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

Simmered or stewed

meat; chicken; corned

beef; smoked pork;

stewing beef; tongue;

etc:.

Melting chocolate, butter, marshmallows

Pancakes or French toast

Pasta

Noodles or spagbetti

Pressure Cooking

Pnddings, Sauces, Candies, Frostings

Vegetables

Fresh

Frozen

Sauteed: Onions;

green peppers;

mushrwms;

Rice and Grits

celery;

etc.

Cookware

Covered Skillet

Uncnvered

Skillet

Covered Skillet

Covered Dutch Oven, Kettle or Large Saucepan

Small Covered Saucepan. Use small surface unit

Skillet

Griddle

Covered Large kettle or Pot

Pressure Cooker or Canner

Uncovered Saucepan

Covered Saucepan

Uncovered

Skillet

Covered Saucepan

Directions and Setting

Cookirw

to Start

HI. Melt fat. Switch to 8 to brown chicken.

HI. In cold skillet, arrange bacon slices. Cook just until starting to sizzle,

HI. Melt fat. Switch to 4

to brown slowly.

HI. Cover meat with water and cover pan or kettle. Cook until steaming.

WM.

Alkmv

melt through. Stir to smooth.

7. Heat skillet 8 to 10 minutes. Grease lightly.

HI.

salted water to a boil, uncover and add pasta slowly so boiling does not stop.

HI.

heard.

HI. Bring just to boil.

H1.

water in saucepan, Add salt and prepared vegetable In covered saucepan bring to boil.

HI. Measure water as above. Add frozen block of vegetable. In covered saucepan bring to boil.

HI. In skillet melt fat.

HI. Bring salted water to a boil.

10 to 15 minutes to

In covered kettle, bring

Heat until first jiggle is

Measure 1/2 to 1 inch

and

salt

Setting to Complete Cooking

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

7. Cook, turning over as needed.

3. Cover and cook until tender.

3. Cook until fork tender. (Water should slowly boil). For very large loads, medium heat may

be needed.

Cook 2 to 3 minutes px side.

7. Cook uncovered until tender. For large amounts, HI maybe needed keep water at rolling boil throughout entire cooking time.

7. For foods cooking 10 minutes or less. 4 for

foods over 10 minutes.

To finish cooking

Cook 1 pound 10 to 30 or more minutes, depending on tenderness of vegetable.

3. Cook according time on package.

4. Add vegetable. Cook until desired tenderness is reached

WM. Cover and cook according to time.

Comments

For crisp dry chicken, cover only after switching to 3 for 10 minutes. Uncover and cook, turning occasionally 10 to 20 minutes.

A more attention-free method

start and cook at 4.

Meat may be breaded marinated in sauce before frying.

Add salt or other seasoning . before cooking if meat bas not been smoked or otherwise cured.

When melting marshmallows, add milk or water.

Thick batter takes slightly longer time. Turn over pancakes when

bubbles rise

Use large enough kettle prevent in size when cooked.

Cooker should jiggle 2 to 3 times per minute.

Stir frequently to prevent sticking.

Uncovered pan requires more

,water

Break up cooking.

Turn over or stir vegetable as necessary for even browning.

Triple in volume after cooking. Time

cups water—25 minutes. Grits:

cup grits and 4 cups

40 minutes.

boilover.

and longer time.

or stir as needed while

WM.

surface.

Pasta doubles

Rice: 1 cup

water—

rice and

(kill

—

See Grill Cooking Guide on page 12.

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

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the

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Grills

,(2

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grates)

Step

3: Place Grill Spatter Shield in bottom of Grill Pan. This shield prevents spattering and flash fires during grilling.

Removing

When removing the parts of the Grill module to clean, be sure all switches are in the OFF position and unit is cool. Remove the 2 Grill Grates and then slide the Heating Unit to the front until unplugged. Remove Grill Spatter Shield, Grill Pan and Grease Collector.

HOW

The control knob must be pushed in to start; this prevents heating unit from being Push the knob in only when it is in the OFF position. When the knob is in in any other position, it can be turned without pushing it in.

(.;rili

Grill

tur~ed on

Element

(3mtrols

accident~lly.

Step 1:

Collector in the cooktop burner

box space provided. Remove grease from Grease Collector after each use.

Step

over Grease Collector. The hole in

center of Grill Pan permits grease to drain into collector. Keep hole

open at all times.

Position the Grease

2: Fit Grill Pan in cooktop

Step

4: Make sure all controls are turned to OFF. Hold Heating Unit with terminals facing rear of the Cooktop and level with the surface. Insert terminals into Cooktop receptacle as far as they will go. (Do not force). Heating Unit should rest on ledge of the Grill Pan.

Step

5: Place the 2 Grill Grates on the Grill Pan over the Heating Unit. Grates should be seated properly on

Grill Pan or grease will leak between Grill Pan lip and main top and build

up in burner box area.

Push in control knob depending on which side of cooktop Grill Module is used. The right front control knob controls the grill when module is on the right side and

left front

operates grill when Grill Module is on left side of cooktop.

Turn knobs to the heat setting you want.

control knob

(.;rill

Tips

Questiom and Answers

● Do not leave grill unattended

while in use.

●

Be sure to preheat according to

cooking guide.

● Occasionally rearrange foods on

the grill, to prevent sticking and provide better browning.

● Remove accumulated grease from

Grease Collector after each use, to

lessen smoking and odors. Grease buildup can also become a fire hazard.

. Trim fat from meats before placing on grill. This will reduce smoking and lessen grease buildup in the collector pan. The trimmings may be rubbed on the hot grates to help prevent sticking.

●

Grates should be oiled or sprayed with a nonstick vegetable oil before cooking to prevent sticking.

● Make sure Grease Collector,

Grill Pan and Grill Spatter Shield are clean before using grill.

● Season meats after cooking rather

than before—salt 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.

●

Your interchangeable cooktop modules can be used on either the right or left side of the cooktop. When inserting or removing a module, take care not to force the connection or exert undue pressure which could damage the electrical contacts. Additional modules can

be purchased from your dealer, to double your grill/griddle capacity or to add two more surface units.

. If your cooktop is being operated

on low power (voltage) foods may be lighter brown than expected. A longer preheating and grill time may be necessary to achieve the desired results.

Q. I follow the cooking times

suggested, but my foods don’t get done properly. Is there something wrong with my grill?

A. Probably not. Suggested

cooking times should be used only as a general guide. Variables in food can change cooking times required.

Q. How can I keep barbecued

meats from developing an unattractive burned look and taste?

Sauces containing sugar will often burn if used during the entire cooking time. If your favorite sauce contains sugar, try adding it only during the last 15 to 20 minutes of cooking time for best results.

Q. When cooking small loads

with only half the heating elements, foods are not browning as much as I like. What could cause this?

To get optimum cooking

performance with

small

loads, use the rear heating element. Longer preheating time may be required to get the desired results.

. When cooking foods of various sizes and thicknesses, start larger

or thicker pieces first, add

quicker-

cooking small pieces later. Press

meat lightly to lie flat on grill: slash the fat on edges of steaks and chops to prevent curling; break the joints of split chickens so they will lie flat.

Do not leave cooktop unattended during “preheat” (switches turned to “HI”) or anvtime the switches are turned to” “HI” with food on the Grill or Griddle.

Preheat 5 minutes on HI before cooking (except for rare steaks and hamburgers preheat 10 minutes). Turn to setting on guide for your particular food.

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

Suggested cooking times should be used only as a guide, since variables in-food can change cooking times.

If your cooktop is being operated on low power (voltage), foods may be lighter brown than expected. A longer preheating and grill time may be necessary for your particular food type.

Food Steak

“-1 %”

thick

Steak

1 IA

’’-2°

thick

Ground Steak or Hamburgers

%”

thick

Chicken

Ham Slices

(Precooked) 1“ thick

Hot

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Pork Chops Spareribs

Lamb Chops Lobster Tails

Salmon Steaks

1“

thick

Large Sausage Links

Suggested Setting

Rare:

Medium: Well:

Rare: HI-8 Medium: Well:

Rare: Medium:

Well:

Cut-Up Pieces: 8

Quarters:

Halves:

Cook Time

5-7 minutes per side 6-8 minutes per side 8-10 minutes per

9-11 minutes per side

13-15

minutes per side

20-23 minutes per side 6-8 minutes per side

8-10 minutes per side

11-12

minutes per side

45-60 minutes (total)

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

1 hr. to 1 hr. 25 minutes (total)

10 minutes per side

8-9 minutes (total)

15-18 minutes per side

40-50 minutes (total)

20-22 minutes per side

15-20

minutes per side

8-10 minutes per side

10-12 minutes per side

side

Comments

Preheat grill 10 minutes

Preheat grill 10 minutes for rare. Reduce to 8 for well done.

Preheat grill 10 minutes for rare

Turn over frequently and if desired baste with sauce last 10 to

Break joint bones. Place skin over every 15 minutes and baste frequently as

desired. Wing-breast quarters take longer

than thigh-leg quarters. Break joint bones. Place skin

preheated grill. Turn over and baste frequently as desired.

Turn freauentlv.

Parboil 5 minutes before grilling. Rearrange and turn over frequently. Baste with sauce last 10 minutes as desired. Very meaty ribs may take about 10 minutes longer.

With a sharp knife or scissors, cut lengthwise the undersell into shell. Spread tail apart to expose meat while grilling. Loosen meat but leave in grates with nonstick coating before preheating.

Brush with melted butter.

Use bratwurst, sausage.

the

kielbasa

for

rare

minutes.

side

down. Turn

side

down on

meat almost through to outer

shell.

Spray

or smoked Polish

See Griddle Cooking Guide on page 15.

Your nonstick coated griddle provides an extra-large cooking surface for meats, pancakes, or other food usually prepared in a frying pan or electric skillet.

You can also use the griddle as a warming tray, with a low-heat setting.

Note:

Griddle is designed for use only on the grill heating unit. Do not use over the surface units.

Eltml to

Step 1:

before using Griddle.

%sselll~le (;riddle

Remove Grease Collector

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Step 3:

turned to OFF. Hold Heating Unit with terminals facing rear of the Cooktop and level with the surface. Insert terminals into Cooktop receptacle as far as they will go. (Do not force.) Heating Unit should rest on ledge of the Grill Pan.

Make sure all controls are

How to Set

The control knob must be pushed in to start; this prevents heating unit from being turned on Push the knob in only when it is in

the OFF position. When the knob is in any other position, it can be turned without pushing it in.

Griddle Control

accidenblly.

Push in control knob. The

front

control knob controls the griddle when it is on the right side. The

left front

griddle when it is on the left side.

knob controls the

right

Step

2:”

Position the Grill pan in the cooktop space provided. Insert with opening to the rear.

Step 4:

Griddle over the Heating Unit.

NOTE: Before its first use,

condition or “season” your griddle. Apply a thin layer of cooking oil to the top surface and heat on HI

setting for 10 minutes. Griddle

is ready to use.

Before every use,

components are clean.

Place the nonstick coated

be sure griddle

Turn knob to the heat setting you want.

Griddle Tips

● Most griddled foods require

cooking on a preheated surface, which may be greased lightly before adding food. Preheat griddle 5 to 10 minutes at HIGH setting unless otherwise indicated on the Griddle Cooking Guide (see page

17), then switch to recommended

cook setting. . Foods which are high in natural

fat, such as bacon or sausage, may be started on a cold griddle.

. Foods to be warmed may be placed directly on the griddle; a high domed metal cover such as an inverted kettle, placed over them will help store the heat. Foods in covered dishes or pans may also be

warmed on the griddle. Use

resistant dishes only.

. Condition or “season” griddle

before first-time use.

● Make sure Grill Pan is clean

before using griddle.

●

To avoid marring the nonstick finish, store griddle upright on edge, if possible. If it is necessary to store it flat, avoid placing other pans or utensils on top.

heat-

To help maintain good food quality and prevent spoilage, do not keep foods warm on griddle for more than two hours. Delicate foods, such as eggs, should not be kept more than 15 to 30 minutes; entrees and casseroles may be warmed for 30 to 60 minutes. Hors d’oeuvres will stay hot for serving up to 1 or 1

hours. Rearrange or

stir foods occasionally, if possible.

If your cooktop is being operated on low power (voltage) foods may be lighter brown than expected. A longer preheating and griddle time

may be necessary to achieve the

desired results.

●

Avoid using metal utensils with sharp points or rough or sharp edges which might damage the nonstick coated griddle surface. Do not cut foods on the griddle. Use only heat-resistant dishes when foods in containers are to be

warmed on the griddle. For further information on caring for your

griddle’s surface, see the cleaning

instructions on page 17.

(@%~bl~s

and

,{ns~~’ers

Q. Can my griddle be switched to the other side of the cooktop where it would be more convenient for me?

Additional grill modules can be purchased from your dealer, to

double your grill/griddle capacity. Q. Can prolonged periods of high

heat damage my griddle’s surface? A. A brief preheating period is

often necessary for best results with many foods, but leaving the griddle on HIGH heat setting for more than 10 minutes without food can damage the nonstick coating. Always be sure to turn control knobs to OFF when cooking is completed.

Do not leave cooktop unattended during “preheat” (switches turned to “HI”) or

anvtime

the switches are turned to” ’’HI” with food on the Grill or Griddle.

Suggested cooking times should be used only as a guide since variables in food mav

If your cooktop is being operated

chamze cooking

time.

on low power (voltage), foods may

ligh~er

brown

tha~

expected. A

longer preheating and griddle time

may be necessary for your particular food.

Food Bacon

Chops

Cube & Rib Eye Steaks

Eggs, Fried

Suggested Preheat Setting Time

HI-8

I I

Fish Steaks Franks French Toast Ham Slices

Hamburgers Pancakes

8 8

7 7

I I

Sweet Rolls Sandwiches Sausage Patties

18 17

HI-8

Keep Warm Setting WM-2 and Warming Setting

’Ik-ay

Preheat not necessary

if desired

5 minutes

10 minutes at

minutes at HI

10 minutes at HI

6minutes at HI

10 minutes at HI if desired

minutes at HI

10 minutes at HI

]

5 minutes at HI

]

5 minutes at HI

Preheat not necessary

Cook Time

Brown each side.

Brown each side. Start cooking on HI. Switch to 7 after

Brown each side. Doneness as desired.

2Yz

minutes, first side.

2 minutes, second side.

15 minutes each side.

Turn to brown. 2-3 minutes each side. 7 minutes each side

8-9 minutes each side.

lYz

minutes, first side. Grease lightly if desired.

1 minute, second side. Brown each side. 5 minutes each side. Turn to brown.

Delicate Foods:

15-30 minutes. Entrees and Casseroles: up to 60 minutes. Hors d’oeuvres:

1 to

lti

hours.

Comments

Start

cooking on HI. Switch to 8 after

8 minutes.

10 minutes.

Grease lightly if desired.

Grease

lightly

if desired. Grease lightly if desired. Grease lightly if desired. Grease lightly if desired. Switch to 8 after

8 minutes.

Grease lightly if desired. Start cooking on HI. Switch to 8 after

10 minutes.

To keep griddled foods warm, use WM setting. To retain moisture, cover food with aluminum foil or an inverted metal pot or bowl. To use as a warming tray, set covered heat resistant serving on griddles at 2 setting. Keep foods warm no more than 2 hours to preserve food quality and safety. Occasionally rearrange or stir foods.

containem

or casseroles

Cooktop

Vent System

The fan will automatically come on when the grill/griddle is used.

The built-in vent system helps remove cooking vapors, odors and smoke from foods prepared on the cooktop, grill and accessories.

grill

How to Operate

Vent System

●

clockwise until a click this time the exhaust fan will come on.

Continuous use of the vent system helps keep the kitchen comfortable and less humid, reducing cooking odors and soiling moisture that normally creates a frequent need for cleaning.

How to Clean

Before cleaning the vent grill, be sure exhaust fan is shut off. To

clean

the vent grill, remove it from the cooktop by lifting it up. Wipe with a damp cloth. If necessary the vent grill can be washed in the sink. Use mild household liquid detergents for cleaning.

The filters are a permanent type and should be cleaned when soiled. Warm water and liquid dishwashing detergent are clean the filters. The vent box may

be sponged out in the event of

spills.

To operate the vent system manually turn the exhaust fan switch on the control panel

heard, at

Wnt

System

all

that is required to

(llass-Ceramic

$hrface Unit

(Available at extra cost from your GE dealer.)

The glass-ceramic cooktop module combines the versatility of surface unit cooking and wipes clean.

This module is installed and removed as explained for surface units. (See page 6.) It is essential that you use flat-bottom pans on this module.

N~E:

cooking should not be done on the glass-ceramic cooktop module.

If not properly cared for, your ceramic cooktop module can become stained or scratched. Since soil buildup can cause discoloration, spatters and spills must be cleaned up properly. Heavy buildup can cause a dull film even when the cooktop is cool. However, the film is on the surface only and can be removed.

To keep the ceramic cooktop looking like new, follow these steps.

Do not cook foods packaged in their aluminum foil trays or wrapped in aluminum foil on glass ceramic. Foil can melt and fuse to the unit causing permanent damage.

Keep bottom of cookware and cooking surface clean and dry. In dusty or sandy areas, wipe the cookware and cooking surface to prevent scratching the ceramic finish.

Avoid scratching the cooktop with rings, jewelry or other sharp items.

Canning or pressure

At least once a week, clean the cooktop with Bon Ami brand cleanser, or a similar product, which is especially formulated for cleaning glass-ceramic appliance tops and cookware.

To use, apply Bon Ami to damp paper towel and rub into stain until it is removed. Be sure cooking surface is cooled. (For stubborn

stains, apply a paste of Bon Ami and water, cover with a wet paper towel, and let stand for about 45 minutes. ) always rinse and dry thoroughly.

NOTE: Bon Ami brand cleanser can be purchased from your or Service Center. It is also sold in many grocery, hardware, and department stores.

Afier using Bon Ami,

dealer

Rf?t hii?rk’

With your rotisserie you add even more flexibility to cooking on the grill/griddle cooktop. The rotisserie fits directly over the grill Heating Unit.

Many foods such as large whole meats, spareribs and skewered foods

rotiss

well. As the food rotates over the intense heat of the grill, it sears on the outside while inside juices self-baste the meat giving an especially attractive

look to the food.

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NOTE: Let cooktop parts cool before touching or handling.

Part Grill Pan and

Spatter Shield

Grease Collector

(Clean after each use. )

Grill Grates

Griddle

Control Knobs

Control Panel Glass

(may be removed for cleaning)

Cooktop Surface

Materials to Use

●

Soap and Water

●

Soap-Filled Scouring Pad

● Plastic Scouring Pad

●

Chrome

●

Warm Soapy Water

● Plastic Scouring Ball

●

Warm Soapy Water

● Plastic Scouring Ball

●

Warm Soapy Water

●

Soft Cloth

Po]

ish

. Plastic Scouring Ball

●

Mild Soap and Water

●

Soap and Water

●

Soap and Water

General Directions

Let grill cool. Remove grill heating unit and lift out Grill Pan.

Grill Pan may be cleaned using one of the methods at left.

Keep hole in center of Grill Pan open. Can be cleaned in dishwasher.

Never use steel wool or abrasive cleaners. Do not clean in self-cleaning oven.

Can be cleaned in dishwasher.

Do not clean in self-cleaning oven. Can be cleaned in dishwasher.

Do not use abrasive cleaners. Can be cleaned in dishwasher.

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.

Wash

all

glass with cloth dampened in soapy water. Rinse and polish with a

dry

cloth. If knobs on the control panel are removed, do not allow water to run down inside the surface of glass while cleaning.

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.

Chrome-Plated Surface Unit Drip Pans

Surface Unit Coils and Grill Heating

Unit

Filters

●

Soap and Water

● Stiff-Bristled Brush

●

Soap-Filled Scouring Pad

●

Warm Soapy Water

Clean as described below or in the dishwasher. Wipe

all

rings after each cooking so spatter will not “burn on” next time you cook. To remove “burned-on” spatters, use any or all cleaning materials mentioned. Rub

lightly with scouring pad to prevent scratching of the

surface. Do not clean in self-cleaning oven.

Spatters and spills burn away when the coils are heated. At the end of a meal, remove

all

utensils from the surface units and heat the soiled units at HI. Let the soil burn off about a minute and switch the units to OFF. Avoid getting cleaning materials on the coils. Wipe off any cleaning materials with a damp paper towel

befive heating the surface unit.

DO NOT handle the unit before completely cooled. DO NOT self-clean plug-in units. DO NOT immerse plug-in units in any kind of liquid or clean in dishwasher.

NOT

wash in dishwasher.

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Questions?

—

Use This Problem Solver

PROBLEM

SURFACE UNITS ARE

FUNCTIONING

PROPERLY

GRILL/GRIDDLE UNITS ARE NOT

FUNCIVONING

PROPERLY FOODS STICK

111 GRILL OR GRIDDLE

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

● A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or

reset circuit breaker.

●

Surface units are not plugged in solidly.

Reflector pans are not set securely in the range top.

●

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

you are using.

●

Entire surface unit module is not plugged in properly.

If either surface unit or glass-ceramic module fails to heat—switch the module to the other side of cooktop. If it operates on that side, then surface unit switch maybe at fault. If it does not heat, indications are that there is a malfunctioning component in the module.

Grill/Griddle Heating Unit is not plugged in solidly.

● Grill unit control is not properly set or wrong control used.

Griddle was not pre-seasoned before first use. Surface of grill or griddle was not greased before cooking.

. Food is being cooked with too high of a heat setting.

●

Nonstick coating of griddle has been damaged by use of sharp instruments

or abrasive cleaners.

—

●

EXCESSIVE SMOKE FROM GRILLED MEATS

Accumulated grease in drip pan or food soils on grate are causing excess smoke.

● Fats not trimmed from meats prior to cooking.

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

The GE Answer

Cen~er@

‘

800.626.2000 consumer information service

If You Need 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 General Electric Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606

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Save proof of

WHAT IS COVERED

WARRANTY

orlgmal

purchase date such as your sales slip or

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY 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

because of a manufacturing defect.

cancelled

that fails

check to establish warranty

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington,

warranty is the same except that it is

LIMITED because vou must ship the product 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 servicers during normal working hours.

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HOTPOINT

GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.

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to~he

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NOT COVERED ● Service

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.

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

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, contact:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

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:

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800.626.2000 consumer information service

● Improper installation.

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

adequate electrical, gas, exhausting

and other connecting facilities.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

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Center@

. Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

● Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

● Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

NOT

WARRANTOR IS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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