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JP930
JP931
JP960
JP961
Owner’s Manual
Cooktop
Radiant
164D4290P118 49-80161 09-02 JR
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . 2–4
Operating Instructions
Bridge Surface Unit . . . . . . . . .6
Cookware Tips . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8
Dual Surface Unit . . . . . . . . . . 6
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6
Temperature Limiter . . . . . . . . .6
Care and Cleaning
Control Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . 12
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . 13, 14
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ________________
Serial # ________________
You can find them on a label
under the cooktop.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, 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 life.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following:
■ Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in this manual.
■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your cooktop unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
■ Before performing any service, disconnect
the cooktop power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker.
■ Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
■ Have the installer show you the location of
the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy
reference.
■ Do 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.
■ Teach children not to play with the
controls or any other part of the cooktop.
■ Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or
hang on the cooktop.
■
CAUTION: Items of interest to
children should not be stored in cabinets
above a cooktop—children climbing on
the cooktop to reach items could be
seriously injured.
■ Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your cooktop.
■ Always keep dishtowels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens a safe distance
away from your cooktop.
■ Always keep wooden and plastic utensils
and canned food a safe distance away from
your cooktop. They may become hot and
could cause burns.
■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging
garments while using the appliance.
Flammable material could be ignited if
brought in contact with hot surface units
and may cause severe burns.
■ Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp
pot holders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let pot holders
touch hot surface units. Do not use a towel
or other bulky cloth. Such cloths can catch
fire on a hot surface unit.
■ For your safety, never use your appliance
for warming or heating the room.
■ Do not use water on grease fires. Never
pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls
off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface
unit by covering the pan completely with
a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.
Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher.
■ Flaming grease outside a pan can be
put out by covering with baking soda or,
if available, by using a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
■ When preparing flaming foods under the
hood, turn the fan on.
■ Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate on
the cooktop.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry
to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against
foodborne illness.
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■ Do not touch surface units. 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 the surface
units or areas nearby the surface units;
allow sufficient time for cooling first.
■ Potentially hot surfaces include the
cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.
■ To minimize the possibility of burns,
ignition of flammable materials and
spillage, the handle of a container
should be turned toward the center
of the cooktop without extending over
any nearby surface units.
■ Always turn the surface unit control to off
before removing the cookware.
■ Use proper pan size—select cookware
having flat bottoms large enough to cover
the surface unit heating element. The use
of undersized cookware will expose a
portion of the surface unit to direct
contact and may result in ignition of
clothing. Proper relationship of cookware
to surface unit will also improve efficiency.
■ Never leave surface units unattended at
high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking
and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
■ Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for cooktop cooking; others may
break because of the sudden change in
temperature.
■ Keep an eye on foods being fried at high
or medium-high heat settings.
■ 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 the sides of the 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 a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.
■ Never try to move a pan of hot fat,
especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until
the fat is cool.
■ Do not store flammable materials near
the cooktop.
■ Keep the hood and grease filters clean
to maintain good venting and to avoid
grease fires.
■ Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any
appliance.
■ Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s
Manual.
■ Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils or food on the cooktop when
not in use.
■ Keep cooktop clean and free of
accumulation of grease or spillovers
which may ignite.
■ Never heat unopened food containers.
Pressure buildup may make container
burst and cause injury.
■ Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings
on or near your cooktop.
■ Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the
controls have been turned off.
RADIANT SURFACE UNITS
■ Avoid scratching the glass cooktop.
The cooktop can be scratched with items
such as sharp instruments, rings or other
jewelry and rivets on clothing.
■ Never use the glass cooktop surface as
a cutting board.
■ Do not place or store items on top of the
glass cooktop surface when it is not in use.
■ Be careful when placing spoons or other
stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface
when it is in use. They may become hot
and could cause burns.
■ Avoid heating an empty pan. Doing so may
damage the cooktop and the pan.
■ Do not allow water, other liquids or grease
to remain on the cooktop.
■ To minimize the possibility of burns, always
be certain that the controls for all surface
units are at the off position and the entire
glass surface is cool before attempting to
clean the cooktop.
■ Do not operate the glass surface units if
the glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning
solution may penetrate a broken cooktop
and create a risk of electrical shock.
Contact a qualified technician immediately
should your glass cooktop become broken.
■ Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on
a hot surface unit, be careful to avoid
steam burns. Some cleansers can produce
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
■ NOTE: We recommend that you avoid
wiping any surface unit areas until they
have cooled and the indicator light has
gone off. Sugar spills are the exception
to this. Please see the Cleaning the Glass
Cooktop section.
■ When the cooktop is cool, use only
CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner and the CERAMA BRYTE
®
Cleaning Pad to clean the cooktop.
■ To avoid possible damage to the cooking
surface, do not apply the cleaning cream
to the glass surface when it is hot.
■ After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper
towel to remove all the cleaning cream
residue.
■ Read and follow all instructions and
warnings on the cleaning cream labels.
■ Use care when touching the cooktop. The
glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat
after the controls have been turned OFF.
■ Do not stand on the glass cooktop.
■ Large scratches or impacts to glass
cooktops can lead to broken or
shattered glass.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.
About the radiant surface units…
The radiant cooktop features heating
units beneath a smooth glass surface.
NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new
cooktop is used for the first time. It is caused by
the heating of new parts and insulating materials
and will disappear in a short time.
NOTE: On models with light colored glass
cooktops, it is normal for the cooking zones to
change color when hot or cooling down. This is
temporary and will disappear as glass cools to
room temperature.
The surface unit will cycle on and off to
maintain your selected control setting.
It is safe to place hot cookware from the
oven or surface on the glass cooktop
when the surface is cool.
Even after the surface units are turned
off, the glass cooktop retains enough
heat to continue cooking. To avoid
overcooking, remove pans from the
surface units when the food is cooked.
Avoid placing anything on the surface
unit until it has cooled completely.
■ Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable
using the cleaning cream or full strength white
vinegar.
■ Use of window cleaner may leave an
iridescent film on the cooktop. The cleaning
cream will remove this discoloration.
■ Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop.
If they drop onto the cooktop, they can cause
damage.
■ Do not use the surface as a cutting board.
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Do not slide cookware across the
cooktop because it can scratch the
glass. The glass is scratch-resistant,
not scratchproof.
How to Set
Push the knob in and turn in either
direction to the setting you want.
At both OFF and HI the control clicks
into position. You may hear slight
clicking sounds during cooking,
indicating the control is keeping the
power level you set.
The controls for the radiant surface units
can be set anywhere between LO and HI
for an unlimited number of heat settings.
With the infinite switch the unit cycles
on and off to maintain your selected
control setting.
The control must be pushed in to set
only from the OFF position. When the
control is in any position other than OFF,
it may be rotated without pushing it in.
The UNIT ON indicator light will glow
when any surface unit is on.
A HOT SURFACE indicator light will glow
when any radiant element is turned on
and will remain on until the surface is
cooled to approximately 150°F.
NOTE:
■ It comes on when the unit is hot to the touch.
■ It stays on even after the unit is turned off.
■ It glows brightly until the unit is cooled to
approximately 150°F.
Be sure you turn the control knob
to OFF when you finish cooking.
Using the surface units.
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SURFACE
COOKING
OFF CENTER
DRAGGING
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Bridge Surface Unit (on some models)
You can create an oblong heated area by using
the left rear unit in addition to the front unit
bridge combination.
Make sure the pan rests flat on the glass
cooktop.
When the select knob points to ,
the control knob controls both the left
front surface unit and the bridge area.
Choose pans that match the
circle/bridge area as closely as possible.
When the select knob points to ,
the control knob controls the left front
surface unit only.
Dual Surface Unit (on some models)
The right front surface unit has 2 cooking sizes to
select from so you can match the size of the unit
to the size of the cookware you are using.
To use the large (9-inch) surface unit,
turn the SELECTOR knob clockwise to .
Push in and turn the control knob to the
desired setting. The unit will heat the
entire area contained by the larger circle.
To use the small (6-inch) surface
unit, turn the SELECTOR knob
counterclockwise to . Push in and
turn the control knob to the desired
setting. The unit will only heat the area
inside the smaller circle.
Small 6"
surface unit
setting
Large 9"
surface unit
setting
Temperature Limiter
Every radiant surface unit has a
temperature limiter.
The temperature limiter protects the
glass cooktop from getting too hot.
The temperature limiter may cycle the
units off for a time if:
■ The cooktop is on while cooking.
■ The pan boils dry.
■ The pan bottom is not flat.
■ The pan is off-center.
■ There is no pan on the unit.
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Using the surface units.
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The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
Stainless Steel:
recommended
Aluminum:
heavyweight recommended
Good conductivity. Aluminum residues
sometimes appear as scratches on the
cooktop but can be removed if cleaned
immediately. Because of its low melting
point, thin weight aluminum should not
be used.
Copper Bottom:
recommended
Copper may leave residues which can
appear as scratches. The residues can
be removed, as long as the cooktop is
cleaned immediately. However, do not let
these pots boil dry. Overheated metal can
bond to glass cooktops. An overheated
copper-bottom pot will leave a residue
that will permanently stain the cooktop
if not removed immediately.
Porcelain Enamel-Covered Cast Iron:
recommended
As long as the cookware is covered
completely with porcelain enamel, this
cookware is recommended. Caution is
recommended for cast-iron cookware
that is not completely covered with
smooth porcelain enamel, since it may
scratch the glass ceramic cooktop.
Glass-Ceramic:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.
Stoneware:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.
Use pans that match the diameter of the
surface unit. Cooking performance will
not be as good if the cookware is either
smaller or larger than the surface unit.
Check pans for flat bottoms by
using a straight edge.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged
or warped bottoms are not
recommended.
For Best Results
■ Place only dry pans on the surface
units. Do not place lids on the surface
units, particularly wet lids.
■ Do not use woks that have support
rings. This type of wok will not heat on
glass surface units.
■ We recommend that you use only a
flat-bottomed wok. They are available
at your local retail store. The bottom
of the wok should have the same
diameter as the surface unit to ensure
proper contact.
■ Some special cooking procedures
require specific cookware such as
pressure cookers, deep fat fryers, etc.
All cookware must have flat bottoms
and be the correct size.
Do not place wet pans
on the glass cooktop.
Do not use woks with support
rings on the glass cooktop.
Use flat-bottomed woks
on the glass cooktop.
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Note: Flat-bottomed canners are
required for glass cooktops.
Pots that extend beyond 1″ of the
surface unit’s circle are not
recommended for most surface
cooking. However, when canning with
water-bath or pressure canner, largerdiameter pots may be used. This is
because boiling water temperatures
(even under pressure) are not harmful
to the cooktop surfaces surrounding the
surface units.
HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGEDIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER
LARGE-DIAMETER POTS 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 the glass cooktop
surfaces.
Be sure the canner fits over the
center of the surface unit. If your
cooktop or its location does not
allow the canner to be centered
on the surface unit, use smaller
diameter pots for good canning
results.
Flat-bottomed canners must be
used. Do not use canners with
flanged or rippled bottoms (often
found in enamelware) because
they don’t make enough contact
with the surface units and take a
long time to boil water.
When canning, use recipes and
procedures from reputable sources.
Reliable recipes and procedures
are available from the
manufacturer of your canner;
manufacturers of glass jars for
canning, such as Ball and Kerr
brand; and the United States
Department of Agriculture
Extension Service.
Remember that canning is a
process that generates large
amounts of steam. To avoid burns
from steam or heat, be careful
when canning.
NOTE: If your house has low voltage,
canning may take longer than expected,
even though directions have been carefully
followed. The process time will be
shortened by:
(1) using a pressure canner, and
( 2) starting with HOT tap water for fastest
heating of large quantities of water.
CAUTION:
■ Safe canning requires that harmful
microorganisms are destroyed and that
the jars are sealed completely. When
canning foods in a water-bath canner,
a gentle but steady boil must be
maintained for the required time. When
canning foods in a pressure canner, the
pressure must be maintained for the
required time.
■ After you have adjusted the controls,
it is very important to make sure the
prescribed boil or pressure levels are
maintained for the required time.
■ Since you must make sure to process the
canning jars for the prescribed time, with
no interruption in processing time, do not
can on any cooktop surface unit if your
canner is not flat.
Observe the Following Points in Canning
Wrong!
Right!
Selecting types of cookware.
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Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.
Control Knobs
The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
Before removing the knobs for cleaning,
please note that the knobs are in the
OFF position. When replacing the knobs,
check the OFF position to ensure proper
placement.
Wash knobs in soap and water but do not
soak. Avoid getting water down into the
knob stem holes.
The stem has a groove in each side. The
groove on one side has a spring clip. The
other groove is clear. Check the inside of
the knob and find the molded rib.
Replace the knob by fitting the molded
rib inside the knob into the clear groove
on the stem.
Clear groove
Spring
clip
Molded rib
How to Remove Packaging Tape
To assure no damage is done to the finish
of the product, the safest way to remove
the adhesive left from packaging tape,
cooktop labels on the new appliances
is an application of a household liquid
dishwashing detergent, mineral oil or
cooking oil.
Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak.
Wipe dry and then apply an appliance
polish to thoroughly clean and protect
the surface.
NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from all
parts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.
Stem
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Cleaning the glass cooktop.
Allow the cooktop to cool.
Use a single-edge razor blade
scraper at approximately a 45°
angle against the glass surface
and scrape the soil. It will be
necessary to apply pressure to
the razor scraper in order to
remove the residue.
After scraping with the razor
scraper, spread a few drops of
CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner on the entire
burned residue area. Use the
CERAMA BRYTE®Cleaning Pad to
remove any remaining residue.
For additional protection,
after all residue has been
removed, polish the entire
surface with CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
and a paper towel.
Burned-On Residue
WARNING: DAMAGE to your glass surface
may occur if you use scrub pads other than the
pad included with your cooktop.
Allow the cooktop to cool.
Spread a few drops of CERAMA
BRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
on the entire burned residue area.
Using the included CERAMA
BRYTE®Cleaning Pad for Ceramic
Cooktops, rub the residue area,
applying pressure as needed.
If any residue remains, repeat the
steps listed above as needed.
For additional protection, after all
residue has been removed, polish
the entire surface with CERAMA
BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
and a paper towel.
The CERAMA BRYTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Scraper and all
recommended supplies are
available through our Parts Center.
See instructions under “To Order
Parts” section on next page.
NOTE: Do not use a dull or
nicked blade.
Heavy, Burned-On Residue
Use a CERAMA BRYTE®Cleaning
Pad for Ceramic Cooktops or a
Scotch-Brite®Multi-Purpose No
Scratch blue scrub pad.
Normal Daily Use Cleaning
ONLY use CERAMA BRYTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner on the glass cooktop.
Other creams may not be as effective.
To maintain and protect the surface of
your glass cooktop, follow these steps:
Before using the cooktop for the
first time, clean it with CERAMA
BRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner.
This helps protect the top and
makes cleanup easier.
Daily use of CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner will help
keep the cooktop looking new.
Shake the cleaning cream well.
Apply a few drops of CERAMA
BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
directly to the cooktop.
Use a paper towel or CERAMA
BRYTE®Cleaning Pad for Ceramic
Cooktops to clean the entire
cooktop surface.
Use a dry cloth or paper towel
to remove all cleaning residue.
No need to rinse.
NOTE: It is very important that you DO NOT
heat the cooktop until it has been cleaned
thoroughly.
Clean your cooktop after
each spill. Use CERAMA
BRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner.
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To order CERAMA BRYTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner and the cooktop
scraper, please call our toll-free number:
National Parts Center 800.626.2002.
CERAMA BRYTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . .# WX10X300
CERAMA BRYTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Scraper . . . . . . . . . . .# WX10X0302
Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .# WB64X5027
(Kit includes cream and cooktop scraper)
CERAMA BRYTE®Cleaning Pads for
Ceramic Cooktops . . . . . . . . .# WX10X350
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Turn off all surface units. Remove
hot pans.
Wearing an oven mitt:
a. Use a single-edge razor blade
scraper (CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Scraper) to
move the spill to a cool area on
the cooktop.
b. Remove the spill with
paper towels.
Any remaining spillover should be
left until the surface of the cooktop
has cooled.
Don’t use the surface units again
until all of the residue has been
completely removed.
NOTE: If pitting or indentation in the glass
surface has already occurred, the cooktop glass
will have to be replaced. In this case, service will
be necessary.
Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic
Our testing shows that if you
are cooking high sugar
mixtures such as jelly or
fudge and have a spillover, it
can cause permanent
damage to the glass surface
unless the spillover is
immediately removed.
Be careful not to slide pots and pans
across your cooktop. It will leave
metal markings on the cooktop
surface.
These marks are removable using
the CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner with the CERAMA
BRYTE®Cleaning Pad for Ceramic
Cooktops.
If pots with a thin overlay of
aluminum or copper are allowed
to boil dry, the overlay may leave
black discoloration on the cooktop.
This should be removed
immediately before heating
again or the discoloration may
be permanent.
WARNING: Carefully check the bottom of pans
for roughness that would scratch the cooktop.
Metal Marks and Scratches
To Order Parts
Glass surface—potential for permanent damage.
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Before You Call For Service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Surface units will not Improper cookware • Use pans which are absolutely flat and match
maintain a rolling boil being used. the diameter of the surface unit selected.
or cooking is slow
Surface units do A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
not work properly blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Cooktop controls • Check to see the correct control is set for the surface
improperly set. unit you are using.
Tiny scratches or metal Incorrect cleaning • Use recommended cleaning procedures.
marks (may appear as methods being used.
cracks) or abrasions on
Cookware with rough • Be sure cookware bottoms and cookware are clean
radiant cooktop glass
bottoms being used or before use. Use cookware with smooth bottoms.
surface
coarse particles (salt Tiny scratches are not removable but will become
or sand) were between less visible in time as a result of cleaning.
the cookware and the
surface of the cooktop.
Cookware has been
slid across the cooktop
surface.
Areas of discoloration Improper cookware • Marks from aluminum and copper pans as well as
or dark streaks on the being used. mineral deposits from water or food can be removed
cooktop with the cleaning cream.
Hot surface on a model • This is normal. The surface may appear discolored
with a light colored cooktop. when it is hot. This is temporary and will disappear
as the glass cools.
Food spillovers not cleaned • See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section.
before next use.
Incorrect cleaning methods • Use recommended cleaning procedures.
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 the Cleaning the glass cooktop section.
on the hot cooktop.
Pitting (or indentation) Hot sugar mixture spilled • Call a qualified technician for replacement.
of the cooktop on the cooktop.
Frequent cycling off Improper cookware • Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling.
and on of surface units being used.
Cooktop feels hot Improper cookware • The glass cooktop surface may seem hotter than you
being used. are used to. This is normal. Use pans which are
absolutely flat.
Control knob will Cooktop controls • When the knob is in the OFF position, it must be
not turn improperly set. pushed in before it can be turned. When the knob
is in any other position, it can be turned without
being pushed in.
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General Electric Company
Warranty Registration Department
P.O. Box 32150
Louisville, KY 40232-2150
GE Service Protection Plus
™
GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you
Service Protection Plus
™
—comprehensive protection on all your appliances—
No Matter What Brand!
Benefits Include:
• Backed by GE
• All brands covered
• Unlimited service calls
• All parts and labor costs included
• No out-of-pocket expenses
• No hidden deductibles
• One 800 number to call
You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back
on the remaining value of your contract. No questions asked. It’s that simple.
Protect your refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer, range, TV, VCR and much more—any brand!
Plus there’s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available. Even icemaker
coverage and food spoilage protection is offered. You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable
household products are protected against expensive repairs.
Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at 800.626.2224
for more information.
*All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.
We’ll Cover Any Appliance.
Anywhere. Anytime.*
Please place in envelope and mail to:
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Important
Mail
Today!
General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky
GEAppliances.com
First
Name
Mr. ■■ Ms. ■■ Mrs. ■■ Miss ■■
Street
Address
City
State
Date Placed
In Use
Month
Day
Year
Zip
Code
Apt. #
Last
Name
Phone
Number
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_
Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Dear Customer:
Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us.
We are proud to have you as a customer!
Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:
Important: If you did not get a registration card with your
product, detach and return the form below to
ensure that your product is registered, or register
online at GEAppliances.com.
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Model Number Serial Number
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Complete and mail
your Consumer
Product Ownership
Registration today.
Have the peace of
mind of knowing we
can contact you in
the unlikely event of
a safety modification.
After mailing the
registration below,
store this document
in a safe place. It
contains information
you will need should
you require service.
Our service number is
800.GE.CARES
(800.432.2737).
Read your Owner’s
Manual carefully.
It will help you
operate your new
appliance properly.
Model Number Serial Number
E-mail Address*
* Please provide your e-mail address to receive, via e-mail, discounts, special offers and other important
communications from GE Appliances (GEA).
■■ Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA’s carefully selected partners.
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips
Consumer Support
GE Electric Cooktop Warranty.
For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:
One Year Any part of the cooktop which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
From the date of the During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor
original purchase and in-home service to replace the defective part.
Five Years A replacement glass cooktop if it should crack due to thermal shock, discolor,
From the date of the or if the pattern wears off.
original purchase
A replacement radiant surface unit if it should burn out.
During this limited additional four-year warranty, you will be responsible for any labor or
in-home service.
■ Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the
product.
■ Improper installation.
■ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used
for other than the intended purpose or used
commercially.
■ Damage to the glass cooktop caused by use of cleaners
other than the recommended cleaning creams and
pads.
■ Damage to the glass cooktop caused by hardened spills
of sugary materials or melted plastic that are not cleaned
according to the directions in the Owner’s Manual.
■ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
■ Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
■ Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible
defects with this appliance.
What GE Will Not Cover:
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for
home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. 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, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care
®
technician.
To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at
www.GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
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Consumer Support.
GE Appliances Website
www.GEAppliances.com
Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day,
any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals,
order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-line. You can also “Ask Our Team of Experts™”
your questions, and so much more...
Schedule Service www.GEAppliances.com
Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at
your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal
business hours.
Real Life Design Studio www.GEAppliances.com
GE supports the Universal Design concept—products, services and environments that can be used by
people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and
mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE’s Universal Design applications, including kitchen
design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call
800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).
Extended Warranties www.GEAppliances.com
Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty
is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours.
GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires.
Parts and Accessories www.GEAppliances.com
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their
homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or
by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally
should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause
unsafe operation.
Contact Us www.GEAppliances.com
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details
including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Register Your Appliance www.GEAppliances.com
Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for
enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise.
You may also mail in the preprinted registration card included in the packing material.
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