GE JSP38, JSP40 User Manual

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Electric Slide-in Range

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Safety instructions ...................3-5

Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3,34

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum

Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16

Features .......................................................6, 7

Oven 17-30

Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Broiling, Broiling Guide ...................25, 26

Fan .............17, 18,20,21, 23,25,28,29

Light; Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 33

Roasting, Roasting Guide ...............23, 24

Self-Cleaning Instructions ..............27 -30

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Timed Baking .....................................2O, 21

Surface Controls .....................................9- 14

Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Cooktop Comparison.................................9

Cookware Tips 11, 12

Home Canning Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hot Surface Lights 10

Surface Clean ing............ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....14

Foil...4,......................4,

20,23, 25

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Thermostat

Do It Yourself

More questions

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Door Removal...............................................32

Consumer Services ..................39

Appliance Registration ..........,....,.................2

Important Phone Numbers .......................39

Model and Serial Number Location Removal of Packaging Tape

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

Sohrer......................35,

Adjustment–

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Cleaning...14,...l4,

800.626.2000

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Installing ...........................................................8

Leveling ............................................................8

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Models:

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JSP38 JSP39

JSP40

HELP

HELP YOU...

Before using your range, read this guide carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range properly. These numbers are

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

Atmliances

Appli~~ce

Louisville, KY 40225

Park

How to Remove Packaging Tape.

To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product, the safest way to remove packaging tape

adhesive on new appliances is an application of a household liquid 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 plastic tape must be removed from the chrome trim on range parts. It cannot be removed if

it is baked on.

dishwashin.g

detergent, mineral oil

Write down the model and

serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label behind the storage drawer.

Ownership Registration Card that came with range. Before sending in this card, please numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service

calls

concerning your range.

If you received a damaged range...

Immediately

you the range.

contact the dealer (or builder) that

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

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

also

on the Consumer Product

write

yoLIr

these

sold

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IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with

the service

~’or

further

vou

receive, here are three steps to follow

fielp.

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

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

Manager. Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

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

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

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i@ORTANT

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The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic

Enforcement Act

SAFETY NOTICE

requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

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The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens

gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle.

can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

Exposure

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

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Use this appliance only for its intended use

described in this guide.

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Be sure your appliance is properly installed

and grounded

-cordance

by a qualified technician in

with the provided Installation

.Xructions.

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Do not attempt to repair or replace any part

of your range unless it is specifically

recommended in this guide.

should be referred to a qualified technician.

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Before performing

THE

RANGE PO”WER SUPPLY

any

service, DISCONNECT

All other servicing

THE

HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL

BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

AWARNING–

All ranges can tip and injury could result. To prevent accidental tipping of the range,

floor by installing the Anti-Tip device supplied, Make sure the chain fits securely into the slot in the bracket.

If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the device is

prope;ly

against the wall. If it is not, there is a possible risk

the range tipping over and causing injury if you

child stand, sit or lean on an open door.

Please

refer to the Anti-Tip device information in

this guide. Failure to take this precaution

result in tipping of the range and injury.

attach it to the wall or

engaged when you push the range back

could

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Do not leave children alone-children should

not be left appliance is

aione

or unattended in an

use. They should never be allowed

area

where an

to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

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CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO

CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE-CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

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Teach children not to play with the controls

or any other part of the range.

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Never leave the oven door open

when you are

not watching the range.

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Always keep combustible wall coverings,

curtains or drapes a safe distance from your range.

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Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang

on the door, drawer or cooktop. They could damage the range and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.

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Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments

while using the appliance.

Be careful when reaching for items stored in cabinets over the range.

F1ammabIe

material

couId

be ignited if brought in contact with hot surface units or heating elements 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 or heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth. Such cloths can catch fire on a hot surface unit or heating element.

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Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot

holders and other linens a safe distance from your range.

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Always keep wooden and plastic utensils

and canned food a safe distance away from your range.

. For your safety, never use your appliance for

warming or heating the room.

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DO “NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Keep the hood and grease filters clean to

maintain good venting and to avoid grease

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Do not let cooking grease or other flammable

materials accumulate in or near the range.

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Do not use water on grease fires.

Never pick up a flaming pan.

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 fire extinguisher.

Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering it with baking soda or, if available, by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or type fire extinguisher.

Flame in the oven can be smothered completely by closing the oven door and turning the oven off

or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or

type fire extinguisher.

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Do not touch the surface units, heating

Turn the controls off. Smother

elements or interior surface of oven.

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, areas nearby the surface

units or any interior area of the oven; allow

sufficient time for cooling, first.

Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop and

areas facing the cooktop, the oven vent opening

and surfaces near the opening, crevices around the

oven door, the edges of the door window and

metal trim parts above the door.

Remember:

The inside surface of the oven may

be hot when the door is opened.

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When cooking pork, follow the directions

exactly and always cook the meat to an internal

170”F.

temperature of at least

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.

Oven

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Stand away from the range when opening

the oven door, Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face

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Do not heat unopened food containers.

could

Pressure

build up and the container

ador

could burst, causing an injury.

fires,

foam-

These

eyes.

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Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed.

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Keep the oven free from grease buildup.

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Place the oven shelf in the desired position

while the oven is cool. If the shelves must be handled when hot, do not let pot holder contact the heating elements.

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Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop is a

convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a precaution against

surfaces of the door or oven walls.

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When using cooking or roasting bags in the

burns from touching the hot

oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.

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Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.

If overheated, they can catch on fire.

. Do not use oven for a storage area.

Items stored in an oven can ignite.

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Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils

or food in the oven when not in use.

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After broiling, always take the broiler pan out of

the range and clean it. Leftover grease in the broiler pan can catch on fire the next time you use the pan. —

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Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on

or near your range.

Self-Cleaning Oven

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not clean the door gasket.

The door gasket is

essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not

to rub, damage or move the gasket.

Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven

cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should

Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.

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Clean only parts listed in this Use and

be used in or around any part of the oven.

Care Guide.

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Before self-cleaning the oven,

remove the

broiler pan, rack and other cookware.

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Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven

bottom or the cooktop, except as suggested in this guide.

foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

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Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before

Improper installation of aluminum

starting the self-cleaning operation.

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If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,

oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it

serviced by a qualified technician.

turn the

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and Radiant Surface Units

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Use

proper pan size-

cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the selected

Select

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 units will also improve efficiency.

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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. When the cooktop is cool, use only Cook Top Cleaning Creme brand cleaner to clean the cooktop.

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Use care when touching the cooktop.

The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off.

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Never leave the surface units unattended at

high heat settings.

Boilovers

cause smoking and

greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.

not

operate the radiant surface units if the glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning solution may penetrate a broken cooktop and

create a risk

electrical shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately should your glass cooktop become broken.

Avoid scratching the glass cooktop surface with

or’

sharp instruments,

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Never use the glass cooktop surface as a

with rings or other jewelry.

cutting board.

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Do not place or store items on top of the glass

cooktop surface when it is not in use.

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Be careful when placing spoons or other

stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface when it is in use.

could cause burns.

They may become hot and

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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 range without extending over nearby surface units.

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Always turn the surface units to off before

removing cookware,

Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or

medium high heat settings.

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When flaming foods are under the hood, turn the

fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flame.

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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.

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Use little fat for effective shallow or deep-fat

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

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If a combination of oils or fats will be used in

frying, stir together before heating, or as fats melt slowly.

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Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.

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Use a

deep fat thermometer whenever

possible

to prevent overheating fat beyond the

smoking point.

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Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a

deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.

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To avoid possible damage to the cooking

surface, do not apply Cook Top Cleaning Creme to the glass surface when it is hot.

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After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper towel to

remove

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Read and follow all instructions and warnings

all Cook Top Cleaning Creme residue.

on Cook Top Cleaning Creme labels.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE

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Models JSP38

JSP39 JSP40

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FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE

Explained

Features Index

1 Anti-Tip Device

See

the Installation Instructions.

2 Storage Drawer 3 Model and Serial Numbers 4 Oven Door Gasket

5 Bake Element May be lifted

gently

for

wiping oven floor.

6 Broil Element 25-27 7 Oven Interior Light

Control Knobs for Surface Units 9, 10,31

9 Surface Units

Dual Surface Unit

one 6-inch or 9-inch diameter

‘ I Glass

, ~

Ceran

Cooktop

Dual Sul.face

For left rear surface unit.

Unit Switch

on page

4, 27,

17,

3.5, 9–14

3,34

5, 14

Features Index

13 Oven Vent

May get hot

14 Hot Cooktop Indicator Light 15 Oven Controls, Clock & Timer 16 Surface Unit “ON”

Indicator Light 17 Oven Light Switch

Automatic Oven Door Latch

19 Oven Shelf Supports

Shelf positions

suggested in the Baking,

Roasting and Broiling sections.

20 Oven Shelves with Stop-Locks

21 Lift-Off Oven Door with

Broil Stop Position

Easily removed for cleaning.

22 Broiler Pan and Rack

Do not

self-cleaning oven.

during oven use.

for cooking are

clean

in the

Explained

on page

4,33

15, 16, 31

27-29

17.18

17,

18,31

3,25,

27,32

4,25-27,

PREPARATION

Installing

Your range, like many other household items, is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting.

moving the range on this type of’ flooring, it should be installed on

inch thick sheet of plywood (or similar material) as follows:

floor covering

should be built up with plywood to the same level or higher than the floor

covering. This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing.

erz~.r

at the

from of

the

ran,ge,

the area the range will rest on

Leveling

Use a

1%”

open end or adjustable wrench to equally back out the 4 legs. The flanges (rims) below the sides of the cooktop must be raised above the

top of

the countertop. Carefully slide the range into its installation space.

Observe that it is clearing the countertop. Then place a spirit level or a glass

measuring cup partially filled with water on one of the oven shelves to check for levelness. If using a spirit level, take two readings, with the level placed diagonally first in one direction and then the other.

P.djust

the 4 legs carefully. Level the range front to back and side to side. The range legs must rest on the the countertop.

floor.

The range must not hang from

When

a l/4-

When the

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Removing Packaging Materials

Please check your range to insure all packaging materials and protective tape covering are removed from areas, such as the door trim, cooktop

frame, etc. before using.

~our

new cooktop has a radiant glass ceramic cooktop.

you are used to cooking with gas burners or electric

surface units, you will notice some differences when surface unit you have.

you use the radiant cooktop.

The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and

“cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or

The following chart will help you to understand the differences between radiant cooktops and any other type of cooktop you may have used in the past.

Type of Cooktop Radiant

(Glass Ceramic) Cooktop

Induction

Electric Coil

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Solid Disk

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Gas Burners

Description

Electric coils under a ceramic cooktop.

High frequency induction coils under a glass surface.

Flattened metal tubing containing electric resistance wire suspended over a drip pan.

Solid cast iron disk sealed to the cooktop surface.

Regular or sealed gas burners use either LP gas or natural gas.

glass-

How it Works

Heat travels to the glass surface the bottom for good cooking results. The glass cooktop stays hot enough to continue cooking after it is turned off. Remove the pan from the surface unit if you want cooking to stop.

Pans must be made of ferrous metals (metal that attracts a magnet). Heat is produced by a magnetic circuit between the coil and the pan. Heats up right away and changes heat settings right away, like a gas cooktop. After turning the control off, the

giass

cooktop is hot from the heat of the pan, but cooking stops right away.

Heats by direct contact with the pan and by heating the air under the pan. For best cooking results, use good quality pans. Electric coils are more forgiving of warped pans than radiant or solid disks. Heats up quickly but does not change heat settings as quickly as gas or induction. Electric coils stay hot enough to continue

Heats by direct contact with the pan, so pans cooking results. Heats up and cools down more slowly than electric coils. The disk stays hot enough to continue cooking after it is turned off. Remove the pan from the solid disk if you want the cooking to

Flames heat the pans directly. Pan pans should be well balanced. Gas burners heat the pan right away and change heat settings right away. When you turn the control off, cooking stops right away.

cookinz

for a short time after they are

and then to the cookware, so

tLlmed ~ff.

m-e=t ;n

ston.

flatness

is not critical to cooking results, but

pans

must be flat on

the bottom for good

SURFACE CONTROLS

At both OFF and HI positions, there is a slight niche so control “clicks” at those positions; the word HI marks the highest setting; the lowest setting is the word LO. In a quiet kitchen you may hear slight “clicking” sounds during cooking, indicating heat settings selected are being maintained.

How to Set the Controls

1. Push the control knob in. Be sure you turn the control knob

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2. Turn either clockwise or counterclockwise to the desired heat setting.

The control must be pushed in to set only from the When the control is in any position other than OFF, it may be turned without pushing it in.

Switching heats to higher settings always shows a quicker change than switching to lower settings.

to OFF when you finish cooking.

The surface unit “on” indicator light will glow when ANY surface unit is on.

OFF position.

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SURFACE CONTROLS

(continued)

Cooking Guide for Using Heat Settings

HI—Quick start for cooking; brings water to a boil.

Medium High—(Setting halfway between

MED) Fast fry, pan broil; maintains a fast boil on large amounts of food.

MED—Saute

large amounts

and brown; maintains a slow boil on

of food.

Medium Low—(Setting halfway between

and LO) Cook after starting at HI; cooks with little water in covered pan.

LO—Steam rice, cereal; maintains serving temperature of most foods. Slow cooking and simmering.

Cooktop temperatures increase with the number of surface units that are on. With 3 or 4 units turned on, surface temperatures are high so be careful when touching the cooktop. The four hot surface indicator lights will remain lit after the surface units are off until the surface is cool enough to touch.

NOTE:

● At HI, Medium High settings, never leave food

unattended. Boilovers cause smoking; greasy

spillovers

● At Medium Low, LO settings, melt chocolate

may catch fire.

and butter on a small surface unit.

HI and

MED

● When a surface unit is turned on, the unit

can

be seen glowing red within a few seconds. The red glow will turn on and off (cycling) to maintain the

selected heat setting. With poor cookware, you will see frequent cycling of the unit off and on. Good,

flat cookware will minimize the cycling. See the

Surface Cookware Tips section.

● It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or

surface on the glass ceramic surface when it is cool.

OFF

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Dual Surface Unit Switch

The left rear 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

top

control knob. Push in and turn the control knob to the desired setting.

large

(9-inch) surface unit, push in the

portion of the COIL SIZE switch next to the

To use the

bottom portion

small

(6-inch) surface unit, push in the of the COIL SIZE switch. Push in

and turn the control knob to the desired setting.

.ypes

of Cookware

The following information cookware which will give good performance.

Stainless Steel: highly recommended

Especially good with a sandwich clad bottom. The sandwich bottom combines the benefits of stainless steel (appearance, durability and stability) with the advantages of aluminum or copper (heat conduction,

even heat distribution).

Aluminum: heavy weight 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.

will

help you choose

How to Check Pan Performance

se of correct cookware can affect the cooking

performance and cleaning of your cooktop.

The correct cookware reduces the temperature of the cooktop surface and minimizes the chance of

spillovers

You must use pans with perfectly flat bottoms.

Some pans may have curved or rounded bottoms or may be warped. If you are unsure of the flatness of your pans you may do this quick test.

Turn your pan upside down on the countertop, place a ruler flat against the pan surface. The bottom of the pan and the straight edge of should fit Turn the ruler a full space between the ruler and the bottom of the pan.

burning onto the cooktop.

the ruler

ffush

against each other all the way across.

360

degrees, checking for any

Copper Bottom: Good performance, but copper may leave residues which can appear as scratches.

removed, as long as the cooktop is cleaned immediately. However, do not let these pots boil dry. Overheated metal can bond to glass An overheated copper pot will leave a residue that will permanently stain the cooktop.

Porcelain/enamel: Good performance only with a thick, flat, smooth bottom. Avoid boiling dry, as porcelain can melt and fuse to the. surface.

Glass-ceramic: not recommended

Poor performance. May scratch surface. Usable, but not recommended.

Stoneware: not recommended

Poor performance. Will scratch the surface.

Cast Iron: not recommended

Poor performance. Will scratch the surface.

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

Another simple test to determine even heat distribution across the cookware bottom is to put one inch of water in the pan. Bring the water to a boil and observe the location of bubbles as the water starts to boil. Good flat cookware will have an even distribution of bubbles over the bottom surface area of the pan. Bubbles localized in only a portion of the bottom indicate uneven contact of the pan to the surface unit, uneven

heat transfer or an unsuitable pan. 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.

The residues can be

cooktops.

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SURFACE COOKWARE TIPS

Place only dry pans on the surface units. Do not place lids on the surface units,

particularly wet lids.

●

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 insure proper contact.

CAUTION

● Never cook directly on the glass.

Always use cookware.

●

Always place the pan in the center of the

surface unit

you are cooking on.

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●

not use woks that have support rings. This type of wok

w1ll

not heat on radiant

*s.rfaciunits

●

Some special cooking procedures require specific

cookw~re

etc.

such as

All

cookware must have flat bottoms and be the

pr~s~ure

cookers, deep

“

fat

fryers,

correct size. The cookware should also be covered, if applicable to the cooking process.

● Do not slide cookware across the

can scratch the

glass–the glass is scratch resistant,

cooktop

because it

not scratch proof.

● Do not use the surface as a cutting board.

Deep Fat Frying

Do not overfill cookware with fat that may spill over when adding food. Frosty foods bubble vigorously. Watch food frying at high temperatures. Keep range and hood clean from grease.

Wok Cooking

We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed wok. They are available at your local retail store.

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