GE JP969, JP939 User Manual

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JP939 JP969
Owner’s Manual
Cooktop
Electronic Touch Control
164D4290P119 49-80162 09-02 JR
Safety Instructions . . . . . . 2–4

Operating Instructions

Dual Surface Unit . . . . . . . . . 7
Features of Your Cooktop . . . .5
Kitchen Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Locking the Cooktop . . . . . . .9
Pan Detection Feature . . . . . . .9
Pan Sizing Feature . . . . . . . . . .9
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . 6–9
Warmer Surface Unit . . . . . . .8

Care and Cleaning

Control Lock Pad . . . . . . . . . 13
Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . 13, 14
Packaging Tape . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting Tips . . 15, 16

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . . . . 20
Product Registration . . . . 17, 18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model
# ______________
Serial # ______________
You can find them on a label under the cooktop.
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 dish towels, dishcloths, 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.
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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 glass ceramic surface units
while cooking. This surface may be hot enough to burn even though it may appear dark in color. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact the cooking surface. Note the hot indicator lights and allow sufficient time for cooling first.
Hot surfaces may include both 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 off the surface unit control
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 may cause smoking and greasy spillovers may ignite.
Glass and ceramic cookware is not
recommended for use with your radiant ceramic glass cooktop.
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.
Avoid placing any objects on or near the
keypads in order to prevent accidental activation of the cooktop controls.
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.
WARNING!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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.
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.
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.
Spilled or burnt-on foods may cause
accidental activation or deactivation of the keypad. Clean the keypad thoroughly, and controls will resume normal operation.
To prevent accidental activation of the
cooktop, do not place any objects on or near the keypad.
Clean the cooktop with caution. Always
lock the control panel using the control lock feature and wait until the entire glass surface is cool before attempting to clean
the cooktop. See the Locking the Cooktop section for details. 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.
Large scratches or impacts to cooktops can
lead to broken or shattered glass.
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.
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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Feature Index
(Features and appearances may vary.) Explained on page
Single Surface Unit 6
Warmer Surface Unit 8
Dual Surface Unit 7
Single Surface Unit Control Pad 6
Dual Surface Unit Control Pad 7
Warmer Surface Unit Control Pad 8
Kitchen Timer Control Pad 9
Pan Sensor Control Pad 9
Control Lock Pad 9
Hot Surface Indicator Lights (one for each surface unit) 9
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To turn on a single surface unit:
Touch the ON/OFF pad, then touch the (+)/(-) pad. The surface unit will turn on to power setting 5.
Use the (+)/(-) pad to choose the desired power setting. The control will beep each time a pad is touched.
To turn off a standard surface unit, touch the ON/OFF pad again.
Single Surface Unit
Using the surface units.
Your new Profile Cooktop makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience, and kitchen planning flexibility. Whether you chose it for its purity of design, assiduous attention to detail, or for both of these reasons—you’ll find that your Profile cooktop’s superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come.
This cooktop contains several new features such as pan detection and pan sizing. The touch controls give you precise control of the surface units. You can quickly switch between a steady low heat and full power or any setting in between. The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your cooktop properly.
NOTE: 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.
Cooktop temperatures increase with the number of surface units that are on. With 3 or 4 units turned on, surface temperatures are high. Always use caution when touching the cooktop.
The ON/OFF indicator lights will come on next to the Warmer and Dual burners when activated. Lights also activate for the Pan Detect and Control Lock features when they are turned on. The indicator lights will go off when the surface unit or feature is turned off.
The appropriate HOT SURFACE indicator light will glow when its corresponding radiant element is turned on and will remain on until the surface has cooled below 150°F.
NOTE:
Hot surface indicator light will:
Come on when the surface unit is
turned on.
Stay on even after the unit is turned off.
Glow brightly until the unit has cooled
below 150°F.
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.
It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or surface on the glass cooktop when the surface is cool. Never place
cookware on the control area.
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 control or cooktop surface because it can scratch the glass. The glass is scratch-resistant, not scratchproof.
Radiant Surface Units
The controls for the radiant surface units allow for 11 different heat settings: Low, 1–9 and High. The heating element may not visibly glow at low heat settings.
NOTE: This cooktop has a rapid heat-up feature. If the cooktop is cool when turned on, it will glow red for a short period of time until the desired power setting is reached. If the cooktop is already warm, the rapid heat-up feature may not activate.
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SURFACE COOKING
OFF CENTER
DRAGGING
ON
OFF
OR
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High (H) – Quick start for cooking; bring water to a boil.
Medium High (7–9) – Fast fry, pan broil; maintains a fast boil on large amounts of food.
Medium (4–6) – Sauté and brown; maintains a slow boil on large amounts of food.
Medium Low (2–3) – Cook after starting at high; cooks with little water in covered pan.
Low (1) – Steam rice, cereal; maintains serving temperature of most foods. Slow cooking and simmering.
Lowest (L) – Keeps food warm, melts chocolate and butter.
At high or medium-high settings,
never leave food unattended. Boilovers cause smoking; greasy spillovers may catch on fire.
It is safe to place hot cookware
from the oven or surface units on the glass-ceramic surface when it is cool. Never place cookware on the
control area.
NOTE: Cooktop temperatures increase with the
number of surface units that are on. With 3 or more units turned on, surface temperatures are high so be careful when touching the cooktop. The hot surface indicator light(s) will remain lit after the surface unit is off until the surface has cooled below 150°F.
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If an error occurs in the control operation, a fault code will flash and the control will signal.
To correct:
Touch the CONTROL LOCK pad to reset the control.
Attempt to set the control to the desired cooking setting.
If the error is not cleared, allow the cooktop to cool completely.
After cooling, touch the CONTROL LOCK pad again to reset the control. Again attempt to set the control to the desired cooking setting.
If the error is still not cleared, turn off the cooktop power at the circuit breaker or fuse box for one minute.
If the error reappears, call for service.
Fault Code
Cooking Guide for Using Heat Settings

Dual Surface Unit

The dual surface unit has a pan sizing sensor which will automatically set the small or large surface unit to match the size of your pan (see the Using Pan Sizing section). To override the automatic pan sizing sensor and select the small or large surface unit:
Touch the dual surface unit ON/OFF pad.
Use the (+)/(-) pad to set the desired power setting.
Touch the SIZE SELECT pad once to turn on the large surface unit. Touch the pad again to turn on the small surface unit.
When the indicator light next to the SIZE SELECT pad is on, the large surface unit is on. When it is off, the small surface unit is on.
To turn the dual surface unit off, touch the ON/OFF pad.
ON
OFF
OR
SIZE SELECT
Using the surface units.
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Warmer Surface Unit

To turn on the warmer surface unit:
Touch the ON/OFF pad, then touch the WARMER pad. The surface unit will turn on to warmer power setting W1 (low).
Use the (+)/(-) pad to choose additional settings of W2(medium) and W3 (high).
To turn off the warmer power settings, touch the ON/OFF pad. To change from the warmer settings to regular cooking settings, press the WARMER pad. The surface unit will be on power setting L (low). The surface unit may then be set to the desired setting using the (+)/(-) pads. To turn off the surface unit, touch the ON/OFF pad again.
Food Type Control Setting
Breads/Pastries W1 (LOW) Sauces W2 (Medium) Soups (cream) W2 (Medium) Stews W2 (Medium) Vegetables W2 (Medium) Hot Beverages W3 (HIGH) Soups (liquid) W3 (HIGH)
The chart above shows initial suggested settings only. The temperature, type and amount of food, and the time held will affect the quality of the food.
CAUTION: Do not warm food on the WARMER for more than two hours.
Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to remove.
Use only cookware recommended for top-of-range cooking.
The WARMER will keep hot, cooked food at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. Do not use to heat cold food.
Placing uncooked or cold food on surface warmer could result in foodborne illness.
For best results, all food on the WARMER should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming pastries or breads, the cover should be vented to allow moisture to escape.
Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the WARMER as cookware and plates will be hot.
A hot surface indicator light will glow when the glass surface is hot and will remain on until the surface has cooled below 150°F.
ON
OFF
WARMER
OR
This feature is only used on the dual surface unit when the pan detection feature is enabled. When a small pan is placed on the surface unit, the small surface unit will activate. When a pan larger than 6.0 inches is placed on the surface unit, the large surface unit will automatically activate. This feature may be overridden for a single cooking session while leaving the pan detection feature active (see Dual Surface Unit section).
To turn off this feature and the pan detection feature:
Touch the PAN pad. The light next to the pad will go out,
indicating that pan features are turned off.
NOTE: The pan must be centered over the surface unit for this feature to work properly.
This feature automatically turns off a surface unit after 60 seconds if a pan is absent from the surface unit. The power level display will flash until the surface unit is turned off when the control detects the absence of a pan.
To activate and deactivate pan detection for all surface units:
Touch the PAN pad. (At least one surface unit must be on.) The display will flash
“PAN ON” when the pan detection feature is on.
A signal will sound and a light next to the PAN pad will indicate whether the feature is active. If the light is on, pan detection is on, and if the light is off,
pan detection is off. When the pan detection feature is disabled, the pan sizing feature is also disabled.
NOTES:
For this feature to work properly, the
pan diameter must be greater than 4.0 inches and centered on the surface unit.
This feature may not operate properly
with rounded, curved or warped pan bottoms (see the Types of Cookware section).
This feature will not work with glass
cookware (see the Types of Cookware section).
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How to Lock the Cooktop
IMPORTANT: As a convenience, you can
lock the entire cooktop at any time when it is not in use or before cleaning. Locking the cooktop will prevent surface units from being turned on accidentally.
To lock the cooktop:
Touch and hold the CONTROL LOCK pad for 3 seconds.
A two-beep signal will sound, the word “LOCK” will appear in the TIMER display, and the Control Lock light will turn on,
indicating that the cooktop is locked. If the cooktop is locked while the surface units or timer are in use, they will automatically turn off.
To unlock:
Touch and hold the CONTROL LOCK pad again for 3 seconds.
A two-beep signal will sound, and the Control Lock light will go out, indicating that the cooktop is unlocked.
CONTROL
How to Operate the Kitchen Timer
NOTE: The kitchen timer will NOT turn off the
surface units when the time reaches 00:00.
To operate the kitchen timer, use the pads below the TIMER display.
Touch the ON/OFF pad and then touch the (+)/(-) pad to choose the desired time setting. If the (+)/(-) pad is held for several seconds, the timer will increase or decrease at a faster rate.
After you have chosen your desired time, the timer will automatically start to count down from the hours/minutes that you have selected. When the timer counts down to the last minute, the control will beep once and the timer will count down in seconds until 00:00. Then the control will beep twice every five seconds until the timer is turned off. Touch the ON/OFF pad to turn the timer off.
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CONTROL
LOCK
LOCK
ON
OFF
TIMER
OR
PAN
PAN
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Selecting types of cookware.
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 Cookware:
not recommended
Some porcelain-covered cookware can bond to the hot cooking surface.
Glass-Ceramic/Stoneware:
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. Pan Detection/Sizing may not work properly with these types of pans.
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.
Use only a flat-bottomed wok,
available from many popular cookware manufacturers. The bottom of the wok should have the same diameter as the surface unit to insure proper contact.
Some special cooking procedures
require specific cookware such as pressure cookers, deep-fat fryers, etc. All cookware must have flat bottoms that match the size of the surface units.
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.
Pan Detection/Sizing will work properly with these types of cookware.
Pan Detection/Sizing will not work with these types of pans.
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Note: Flat-bottomed canners are required for glass cooktops.
When canning with water-bath or pressure canner, larger-diameter 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 smaller­diameter 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.
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Care and cleaning of the cooktop.
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.
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 and 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 before using the cooktop. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.
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