GE JSP68, JSP69 Use and Care Manual

Use and Care &Installation Guide

Electric

Safety

Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......4,47

hIstructionS....................4-6

Slide-in

Problem

Thermostat Adjustment–

Do It Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........31

More questions

GE Answer

Modular Range

SOh/er.......................48-5O

?...call

Center@

800.626.2000

Operating Instructions, Tips

Alulminum

Clock and Timer ...................................26, 27

Features Oven

Baking

Broiling, Broiling Guide ...................34, 35

Control Settings .......................................27

Light; Bulb Replacement ................22,45

Roasting, Roasting Guide ...............32, 33

Self-Cleaning Instructions ..............36 -39

Shelves

Surface Module Cooking ...................10-25

Canning Tips .............................................2 5

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

Cooktop Comparison 10

Griddle Accessory ............................22, 24

Grill Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-21

Modules and

Module Cover ..............................................3

Coil Surface Unit Module ...............11 -13

Radiant Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-19

Solid Disk Module . . . . . . . . 13--16

Foil

......,...........................6,

.......................................................8,

........................................................27.3 5

.................................................28.3

.......................................................28

.Accessories

........................3

30,34

Care and Cleaning

Door Removal ..............................................45

Grease Jars

Griddle Accessory .......................................43

Grill

Module...................................................43

Coil Surface Unit Module ..........................40

Radiant Module ...........................................42

Solid Disk Module .......................................4

Vent System ..........................................44, 46

...................................................44

...................4O-47

Preparation ..........................................7

Anti-Tip Device ........................................4, 47

F~ooring

Leveling

Consumer Services ..................5

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

Important Phone Numbers .......................5 1

Model and Serial Number Location ..........2

Removal of Packaging

Warranty

under

the

Range.......,...........,........7

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Tape........................2

........................................Back

Cover

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GE Appliances

Models:

JSP68 JSP69

164D2966P069

HELP US HELP YOU...

Before using your range, read this guide carefully.

It is intended to help you operate new range properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

you don’t understand something or need more help,

write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

and

maintain your

How to Remove Packaging Tape

assure

product, the safest way to remove packaging tape adhesive on new appliances is an application of a household 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.

no damage is done to the finish of the

liquid

dishwashing detergent, mineral oil

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find the model and serial numbers on the front of the range behind the oven door.

These numbers are also Ownership Registration Card that came with your range. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service

calls

concerning your range.

the Consumer Product

If you received a damaged range or modular components . . .

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

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.

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 you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

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

Accessories

To add versatility to your modular range, accessories are available at extra cost from your GE Appliance dealer. See the Modules and Accessories section.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write 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 Chicago, IL 60606

Wacker Drive

all

the

A full selection of modules are available for the range cooktop. The modules can be interchanged quickly and easily. Each module has an electrical plug which finding your nearest GE dealer, contact the GE fits into a receptacle in the side of the well nearest the center of the cooktop. Some modules are inserted and removed differently than others. See

section for specific instructions for installing and removing that module.

each module

To purchase, contact your nearest GE Appliances dealer or service center. If you need assistance in

Answer

Center@

at 800.626.2000.

Care of Modules

Some of the modules must be cured or preconditioned before using them for the first time.

Modules and accessories should be cleaned after

each use.

to clean, See each module section in this guide for

specific instructions. Never immerse any module

in water.

When not in the cooktop,

should be stored in a clean, dry place.

not to drop the modules or they could be damaged.

The longer a soil remains, the harder it is

modules and accessories

Always be careful

Modules and Accessories

Coil Surface Module Part Number

This module has one 6“ and one 8“ surface unit. The surface units and drip pans are removable for cleaning.

Solid Disk Module Part Number JXGS54

This module has one 6“ and disk surface unit. The surface made of cast iron and are sealed to the cooktop. Each surface unit has a built-in protector that keeps it from getting too hot. It will automatically decrease the temperature of the surface unit in the case of over-heating or excessively high tern

Radiant Module Part Number

This module has one 6“ and one 8“ heating coil beneath a smooth glass surface. The two surface units are shown

by the outlines on the glass. This module provides fast heat, energy efficient operation and is easy to clean.

JXGC51

JXGR61

one 8“

units

coil

solid

are

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,-,

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lperatures.

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Using Electric Surface Unit Modules

You must consider heat up and cool down times for the surface units when determining cooking times.

Heat up and cool down times depend on the initial temperature settings, the type of cookware used and the amount of food being cooked.

Start cooking at a higher setting to heat the surface unit faster, then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking.

surface unit is turned off.

Grill Module Part Number

With this module you can char-broil meat indoors all year long. Fat drains away and collects in ajar in the lower compartment. The is divided so the front and back sections can be controlled separately.

Griddle Accessory Part Number JXGD59

You must have the grill module to use the griddle accessory.

This griddle sits directly over the grill

heating element with the grill module removed. It has two drain holes so fat and meat drippings can drain into ajar in the lower compartment. The front and back of the griddle are controlled separately.

Module Cover Part Number JXGM2

This cover fits over any module. It is textured steel with hardwood handles along each side. It can be used as a dust cover or to hide a soiled module. If turned over, it can be used as a tray.

Remember, cooking continues after the

JXGL58

grill

heating element

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

●

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic

Enforcement Act 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.

● The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens

gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning, cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

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 guide.

●

Have

the installer show you the location of the

circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.

● Be sure your appliance is properly installed and

grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

● Do not attempt to repair or replace any

part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this guide. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

● Before performing any service, DISCONNECT

THE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

● 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.

● Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang

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

personal injury.

●

CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO

CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE

BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE—CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

w.AllNING-A1lranEes

can tip and injury could To prevent accidental tipping of the range from abnormal usage, attach it to the wall or floor by

installing the Anti-Tip device supplied. To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, open the lower compartment and inspect the device. Make sure the stability bracket and stability mounting device are in place.

If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the device is properly engaged before you push the range back against the wall. If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a 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 could result in tipping of the range and injury.

● Teach children not to play with the controls

or any other part of the range.

● Always keep combustible wall coverings,

curtains or drapes a safe distance from your range.

● Do not store flammable materials in an oven

or near the cooktop.

● Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments

while using the appliance. Be careful when reaching for items stored over the range. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot surface units or heating elements and may cause severe burns.

●

Use only

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.

● Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot

holders and other linens a safe distance away from your range.

● 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.

or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.

res~lt.

dry pot holders—moist

I .

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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.

● Keep the hood and grease filters clean to

maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires.

● Do not let cooking grease or other flammable

materials accumulate in or near the range.

● Do not obstruct the vent air flow grills.

Do not put anything in them or allow anything to spill over into them,

● Keep the reflector plates and grease wells

clean

to reduce smoking and avoid grease fires.

● Keep the cooktop vent grills and the oven

vent unobstructed.

“ ~ ‘

● Do not use water on grease fires.

j’

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 fire extinguisher.

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

●

Do not

touch the module surface

units,

heating elements or the interior surface of the oven. 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 module surface units, areas nearby the module surface units or any interior area of the oven; allow sufficient time for cooling, first.

Potentially hot surfaces include the grill grates, griddle, cooktop and areas facing the cooktop, oven vent opening, surfaces near the opening, crevices around the oven door, the edges of the

– door window and metal trim parts above the door.

●

When

cooking pork,

follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least

170”F.

This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina maybe present in the meat, it will be killed and the meat

wilI

be safe to eat.

Oven

Stand away from the range when opening the

oven door.

cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.

●

Do not heat unopened food containers.

Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury.

● Keep the oven vent unobstructed.

● Keep the oven free from grease buildup.

● When using cooking or roasting bags

oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.

● 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 holders contact the heating elements.

● Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop is a

convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot

surfaces of the door or oven walls.

●

not use your oven to dry newspapers.

If overheated, they can catch fire.

●

not use the oven for a storage area.

Items stored in an oven can ignite.

●

Do not

or food in the oven when not in use.

After broiling,

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

●

Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on or

near your range.

●

Never leave the oven door

not watching the range.

Hot air or steam which escapes can

the

leave paper products, cooking utensils

always take the broiler pan out

open when you are

(continual next

page)

Remember: The inside surface of the oven may

be hot when d-w

door

is,

opened.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

Self-Cleaning Oven

Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door

gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub,

● Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven

cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind

should be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will

of the oven when the self-clean

●

Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care

Guide.

●

Before self-cleaning the oven,

broiler pan, rack and other cookware. Do not

self-clean the modules in the oven.

sure to wipe up excess spillage before

starting the self-cleaning operation.

● If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn

the oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it serviced by a qualified technician.

Surface Cooking Modules

●

Use

proper pan

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 the kitchen while using the grill.

●

Never leave the modules unattended at high

heat settings.

greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.

●

Be sure the drip pans (on some modules) and

the vent grills are not covered and are in place.

Their absence during cooking could damage range parts and wiring.

●

not use aluminum foil to line the drip

pans (on some modules)

oven except as described in this guide. Misuse

could result in a shock, fire hazard or damage to the range.

damage

or move the gasket.

damage

cycle

the inside

is used.

remove the

size—Select cookware having

Boilovers

cause smoking and

or anywhere in the

●

Only

certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for cooktop service;

others may break

because of the sudden change in temperature.

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 the nearby

surface units.

●

.41ways

turn the module controls off before

removing the cookware.

●

avoid the possibility of a burn or electric

shock,

always be certain that the controls for all surface units are at the off position and all surface units are cool before attempting to remove a surface unit or a module.

Never clean the cooktop surface when it is hot.

Some cleaners produce noxious fumes and wet cloths could cause steam burns if used on a hot surface.

●

Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or

medium high heat settings.

●

Do not immerse or soak the removable

modules and surface units.

Do not put them in a dishwasher. Do not self-clean the modules in the oven.

●

When flaming foods are under the hood, turn

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

●

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.

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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.

●

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.

●

NEVER USE WATER ON A GREASE FIRE.

Use care when touching the cooktop.

Wait until the fat is cool.

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

●

Never leave the surface

high heat settings.

units

Boilovers

unattended at

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

●

Avoid scratching the glass cooktop surface.

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

* Do

board.

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.

●

not stand on the radiant glass cooktop.

The weight may cause the top to bend.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Flooring under the Range

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

range on this type of flooring, it should be installed on a l/4-inch thick sheet of plywood (or similar material) as follows:

of the range,

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.

When the floor

the area the range will rest on should be

When moving the

covering ends at the front

Leveling the Range

Use a

1%”

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

Adjust the four legs carefully. You will need to remove the grease jars to adjust the rear legs. The

range legs should rest on the floor. The range must

not hang

from the counter.

FEATURES OF YOUR MODULAR

GRILL/GRIDDLE RANGE

See the Modules and Accessories section for a listing of modules available.

Features Index

Explained

on page

Explained

Features Index on page

Modules

1 Coil Surface Unit Module

l-Piece Drip Pans

3 Coil Plug-In Surface Units 4 Solid Disk Module

5 Radiant Module

6 Grill Module

Reflector Plates—Support Grill Element and Griddle fit directly into Grease Wells.

7 Grill Element—Plug-in element

used when cooking with Grill.

8 Grill Grates (2)—Remove when

Griddle is being used. Grates support foods being grilled.

9 Grease Wells Permanently located

under Grill Module or Plug-In Griddle Module Plates.

10 Griddle Accessory Remove when

not in use. Use for meats, pancakes or other foods usually prepared in frying pan or electric skillet.

Cooktop

11 Module Surface Unit Controls

I z Sutiace Unit

for Modules

When any surface unit is on, this light will come on and stay on until the surface unit is turned off.

I 3

Oven Controls

Automatic Oven Timer—Turns the

oven on and off automatically y. Oven Control, Clock & Thermostat Timer—Lets you time any kitchen

function, even when the oven is in use Oven “ON” Indicator

Display Panel

Lock Light—Appears during self--

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clean. The Door Lock Latch must be moved to the locked position.

“ON” Indicator Light

3, 11-13,25,40

6, 13,40

6, 13,40 3, 13-16,25,41

16–19, 25,42

3,6, 19-21,43

19,22

19, 22,43

19,41

3,22,24,43

10, 1 I

,46

26,27

30, 3

26 26

36–39

Cooktop

14 Set Knob Lets you set the oven 26,34

temperature, clock, timer, clean and HI or LO Broil.

15 Oven Cancel Button Push it to

cancel any oven operation.

Oven Vent 5,46

17 Removable Downdraft Vents

and Grease Filters

(continued)

self-

5,44

Oven

18 Oven Inside 19 Embossed Shelf Supports 27,28

Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections.

20 Oven Shelves with Stop-Locks 21 Broil Element 22 Bake Element May be lifted

gently for cleaning oven floor.

23 Interior Oven Light 24 Oven Light/Downdraft Vent

Blower Switch

25 HI/LO Downdraft Vent

Speed Switch

26 Broiler Pan and Rack

(2)]

]

5,36,43

]

27,36,45

5,27,28,36,44

5,36,43

11,27

5,32,34,44

Lower Compartment

27 Model and Serial Number Plate

Grease

29 Downdraft Vent Blower 30 Anti-Tip Device

Jars

4,47

HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE

TO YOUR OLD ONE?

Your

new modular cooktop may have several

types of cooking surface units. You will notice

some differences when you use each one.

The best types of cookware to use, plus cool-down times, depends upon the type electric surface unit you are using.

Type of Cooktop Radiant

(Glass Ceramic) Cooktop

Description

Electric coils under a ceramic cooktop.

glass-

hea-up

burner or

How it Works

Heat travels to the the bottom for good cooking results. The glass cooktop stays hot enough continue cooking after it is turned you want cooking to stop.

Induction

Electric Coil

,. —

Solid Disk

High frequency induction coils under

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.

Pans 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 glass 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 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 must be flat on the bottom for good 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’

Flames heat the pans directly. Pan flatness is not critical to cooking results, but 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.

The following chart will help you to understand the differences among the various cooking surface units

and how they differ from others you may have used

and

must

be made of ferrous metals (metal that attracts a magnet). Heat is

resuits,

cooking for

in the past.

glass

surface

use good quality pans. Electric

a short time after

yOLI

and

then to the cookware, so pans must be

off.

Remove the pan from

coils

they

are turned off.

want the cooking to stop.

the

surface unit if

are more forgiving of

tlat

SURFACE CONTROLS

At both OFF and HI the control “clicks” into position.

When cooking in a quiet kitchen, you may hear slight

“clicking” sounds—an indication that the heat settings you selected are being maintained.

How to Set the Controls

Push the knob

in and turn in either direction to the desired heat 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 turned without pushing it in.

. .

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

Be sure you turn the control OFF when you finish cooking.

The surface unit “ON” indicator light will glow when ANY heat on any module surface unit is on.

Cooking Guide for Using Heat Settings

HI—Used

to a boil. Reduce heat setting after water boils. Medium High—(Setting halfway between HI and

MED) Maintains a fast boil on large amounts of food.

MED—Saute

boil or simmer. Medium Low—(Setting halfway between MED and

LO) Cook after starting at HI; cooks with little water

in covered pan.

LO—Used for long slow cooking (simmering) to tenderize and

melt butter and chocolate or to keep foods warm

NOTE:

glow between LO and OFF, but there the module surface units.

to begin cooking or to bring water

and brown; keeps food at a medium

develou

The surface unit “ON” indicator light may

flavors. Use this

setting

no power to

Downdraft Cooktop Modules Vent System

The range has its own internal downdraft venting system for use with module cooking. Cooking vapors and smoke are vented through a wall duct to the outside of your home. The blower is floor installed in the lower compartment

The blower will come on automatically while using the bake, broil and self-clean cycles. The blower will come on automatically on HI speed during any grilling operation.

OFF

Medium *

Low

Use the HI/LO switch on the front panel to adjust blower speed. The adjacent switch will turn on the blower or the oven light. A LO setting is recommended for broiling or self-cleaning.

D-

MED 00

‘It

Medium High

COIL SURFACE UNIT MODULE

How to Insert the Module

Be sure the controls are turned to OFF. To install the module, position the electrical plug to face the inside center wall of the cooktop opening. There you will see the electrical receptacle. (A receptacle is available in either cooktop opening. ) Let the leading corners of the module rest on the

cooktop surface.

2. Carefully slide the module plug toward the receptacle until plug is engaged completely in receptacle. Allow the module to fit into the cooktop opening.

3. Lower the inside edge of module into the cooktop

opening until

it is flush with cooking surface.

COIL SURFACE UNIT MODULE

(continued)

How to Remove the Module

Be sure the entire attempting to remove the module. The coils of the module will retain heat after the controls have been turned off. Be careful not to get burned on a module that has not

Cookware

Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware. Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than other metals. Cast-iron and coated cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb heat, but generally cook evenly at low to medium heat settings. Steel pans may cook unevenly if not combined with other metals.

For best cooking results pans should be

bottom. Match the size of the saucepan to the size the surface unit. The pan should not extend over the edge of the surface unit more than one inch.

Always read and follow the cookware manufacturer’s

instructions on cookware use.

module

had

sufficient time to cool after use.

surface is cool before

flat

on the

Lift the

until the module base clears the cooktop opening,

2. Hold the module by the front and rear edges. Carefully slide the module away from the cooktop center until the module plug is disengaged from the receptacle.

finger

tab at the outside

Not over 1 inch Over 1 inch

edge of

the

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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 the 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.

have support rings.

the ring in place can be

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dangerous. Placing the ring over the surface unit will cause a build-up of heat that will damage the brushed chrome cooktop. Do not try to use such woks without the ring. You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over.

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Coil

Surface Unit Module Questions and Answers

May I can foods and preserves on my coil

surface units? surface units even though I have the controls on

A. Yes, but only

purposes. Check the and recipes for preserving foods. Be sure canner

is flat-bottomed and fits over the center of the coil units are securely plugged in. surface unit module. Since canning generates large

amounts of steam, be careful to avoid burns from

steam or heat. Canning should only be done on the surface units.

Q. Can I cover my drip pans with foil?

A. No.

Q. Can I use special cooking equipment, like an

A. Cookware without a flat surface is not

Clean as recommended in the Care and

Cleaning section.

oriental wok, on any surface unit?

recommended.

units can be shortened and the cooktop can be damaged from the high heat needed for this type of cookware. A special flat-bottomed wok can be used safely.

use cookware designed for canning

manufactur&-’s instructions-

The life of the module surface

Q. Why am I not getting the heat I need from my

the correct heat setting?

. After turning the surface units off and making

sure they are cool, check to make sure the plug-in

Q. Why does my cookware tilt when I place it on

the surface unit?

A. Because the surface unit is not flat. Make sure the

feet of the surface units are sitting on the inside rim of the driu

cooktop surface.

Q. Why is the porcelain finish on my cookware

coming off?

If you set the surface unit coil higher than required

for the cookware material and leave it, the finish may smoke, crack, pop or burn depending on the

pot or pan.

Also, if you set the surface unit coil higher than required for a long period of time, with small amounts of dry food, you can damage the finish.

pan

and the driu

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pan

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SOLID DISK MODULE

How to Insert the Module

Be sure the controls are turned to OFF. To install

the module, position the electrical plug to face the

inside center wall between the cooktop opening.

There you will see the electrical receptacle. (A

receptacle is available in either cooktop opening. ) Let the leading corners of the module rest on the cooktop surface.

2. Carefully slide the module plug toward the receptacle until plug is engaged completely in receptacle. Allow the module to fit into the

cooktop opening.

Lower the inside edge of the module into

the cooktop opening until it is flush with cooking surface.

How to Remove the Module

Be sure the entire module surface is cool before attempting to remove the module. The solid disk surface units will retain heat after the controls have

‘~een

turned off. Be careful not to get burned on

module that has not had sufficient time to cool

after use.

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Lift the finger tab at the outside edge of the module until the module base clears the cooktop opening.

2. Hold the module by the front and rear edges. Carefully slide the module away from the cooktop center until the module plug is the receptacle.

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Before Using Your Solid Disk Module for the First Time

The top working surface of solid disk surface units have

protective coating which must be hardened before using the surface units for the first time. To harden this coating, the surface units should be briefly heated without a pan for about 5 minutes at the HI setting. Otherwise the coating will stick to the pan.

There will be some smoke and odor;

Heating of’ the surface unit steel surface unit trim rings to a gold color.

THE SURFACE UNIT’S PROTECTIVE COATING MUST BE HARDENED TO HELP PROTECT THE SURFACE UNIT THROUGHOUT IT’S LIFE.

General Information About Solid Disk Surface Units

Using a solid disk surface unit is quite similar to using an electric coil surface unit. With both types of surface units, you will enjoy the cleanliness of electricity and the benefits of retained heat in the units. However, there are important differences:

● Solid disk surface units reach cooking

temperature a little slower, and hold heat longer than coil units.

Solid disk surface units have very even heat distribution. Since solid disk surface units hold heat longer, you may wish to turn the unit

off

sooner, and take advantage of the residual heat. The amount of residual heat is dependent upon the quantity and type of food, the material and thickness of the pan and the setting used for cooking.

● The red dot in the center of the solid disk surface

unit indicates built-in temperature limiters that automatically reduce the heat if a pan boils dry, if the unit is turned on without a pan or if the pan is not making enough contact with the surface of the unit.

The red dots will wear off with use without

affecting the performance of the surface units.

● There is retained heat in the surface unit.

boilovers,

cleaning the surface unit area.

● You must use proper flat-bottomed cookware.

Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or warped bottoms are not recommended. could cause unsatisfactory cooking results.

● Solid disk cooking takes you a step closer to

easier clean-up because the cooking surface is sealed against spills. There are no drip pans or burner boxes to clean.

● Unlike electric coil surface units, solid disk

surface units do NOT turn red hot, even at HI setting.

glow when the surface units are on HI and the room is dimly lit.

this is normal.

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wait for the unit to cool before

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cookware

You may, however, notice a dull

Cookware Tips

For cooking on solid disk surface units the use of

correct cookware is very important.

●

Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than

other metals.

●

Cast-iron and coated cast-iron containers are slow to

absorb heat, but generally cook evenly at minimum or medium heat settings.

● Glass cookware should be used only as the

manufacturer describes.

● Do not use a wire trivet or any other kind of

heat-retarding pad between the cookware and the surface unit.

● Good pans have a thick,

flat

bottom which absorbs the heat from the surface unit. The thick, flat bottom provides good heat distribution from the surface unit to the food.

●

Pans with thin, uneven bottoms do not do a good

job of using the heat coming from the surface unit

The food to be cooked may burn and require more time and electricity. You would also have to add more fat or water.

Pans with uneven bottoms are not suitable.

How to Check Pan Performance on a Solid Disk Surface Unit

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Use 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 the pan surface. The bottom of the pan and the straight edge of the ruler should fit flush against each other all the way across. Turn the ruler a full 360 degrees, checking for any space between the ruler and the bottom of the pan.

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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.

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● Place only dry pans on the solid

disk surface units. Do not place hds on the units, particularly

~et~ids

● We recommend that you use

only a flat-bottomed wok. They

are available at your store. The bottom of the wok should have the same diameter as the surface unit to ensure

proper contact.

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● Do not use woks that have

support rings. This type of wok

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● Canning pots should not extend more than I inch

beyond the surface of a solid disk surface unit and should have flat bottoms. When canning pots do not meet this description, the use of the HI heat setting causes excessive heat buildup and may result in damage to the cooktop. See the Home Canning Tips section for further information.

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

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SOLID DISK MODULE

Solid Disk Questions and Answers

(continued)

May I can

disk surface units?

A. Yes, but only use cookware designed for canning

purposes. Check the manufacturer’s instructions and recipes for preserving foods. Be sure the canner is

flat-bottomed and fits over the center of the solid disk surface unit. Since canning generates large amounts of steam, be careful to avoid burns from

steam or heat. Canning should only be done on the surface units. Follow our recommendations in the

Home Canning Tips section.

Q. Why does the solid disk surface unit smoke when

first turn it on?

This initial smoking is both normal and necessary.

A rust preventative is applied to each unit at the

factory. When the unit is turned on for the first time, the coating will burn off the unit areas. This takes approximately 5 minutes and should be done without any cookware on the surface unit.

Otherwise, the coating will stick to the cookware. Q. Why is the cooktop hot to the touch? A.

More heat is transferred to the cooktop by the solid

disk surface units than by electric coil units because

the units are clamped securely to the cooktop. This,

of course, eliminates

the cooktop chassis. The secret to keeping the

cooktop comfortably cooler is to turn the cooktop

on only after the cookware and its contents are

placed on the surface unit. More heat will then be

transferred to the cookware and the food rather than

the cooktop. The cooktop temperature will not cause

damage to the cabinets, countertops or cookware.

foods and preserves on my solid

spillovers

from getting inside

Q. Why am I overcooking my food with the new

solid disk surface units?

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solid disk surface units are very energy-efficient and retain heat much longer than the coil units. Food will boil or fry 3 to 5 minutes after the controls are turned off. We recommend that you begin cooking at lower settings than you have in past and gradually increase or decrease heat desired. The energy savings are significant.

Q. Why does it take a long time to cook my food?

A. It doesn’t. The extra time it takes compared to the

electric coil unit is measured in seconds, not

minutes. These few seconds are due to the greater mass of the unit. If the food is cooking slowly, it is because the pots and pans are warped or have an uneven bottom surface. If flat-bottomed pots and pans are used, cooking performance of the solid

disk surface unit closely parallels that of the coil

unit with less energy consumption.

Q. Can I use special cooking equipment like an

oriental wok, on my solid disk 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. Do not use woks that have support rings. This type of wok will not heat on solid disk surface units.

Q. Why is the porcelain finish on my cookware

coming off?

If you set your solid disk surface unit on a heat setting

higher than required for the cookware material, and

let the cookware sit too long, the cookware’s finish

may smoke, crack, pop or burn depending on the pot or pan. Also, cooking small amounts of dry food may damage the cookware’s finish.

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RADIANT MODULE

How to Insert the Module

Be sure the controls are turned to OFF. To install the module, position the electrical plug to face the inside center wall of the cooktop opening. There you will see the electrical receptacle. A receptacle is available in either cooktop opening. Allow the leading corners of the module to rest on the cooktop surface.

2. Carefully slide the module plug toward the receptacle until plug is engaged completely in the receptacle.

Allow

the module to fit into the cooktop opening.

3. Lower the inside edge of the module into the cooktop opening until it is flush with the cooktop surface.

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