GE ZGW124EN, ZEW134N, ZEW135N, ZGW125EN, ZEW125EN User Manual

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

Canning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........12

Care and

Cleaning........24-29

Cleaning Guide . . . . . . . . . . .28,29

Components

Information.....6,

Consumer Services......

....35

Controls.~..~-~~.~=--~~~ ~~8,9

Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

....13

Gas Burner

Component....l6,

Griddle Accessory ................21–23

Grfll

Component . . . . . . . . . .18–20

Model and Serial

Numbers......2

Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . . .30,31

Safety Instructions . . . . . . .

...3–5

SofidDiskComponent.8-11, 14,15

Warranty

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800.626.2000 consumer information service

The component cooktop system is available for either 208- or 240-volt, 60-Hertz operation. Be sure your power supply meets the electrical requirements of your components.

The

ZGW124EN and ZGW125EN gas cooktops

are not convertible to

gas. They are designed to operate on natural gas only.

Help us help you...

Before using your

cooktop

system, read this book carefully.

is intended to help you operate

and maintain your new

cooktop

components properly. Keep it handy for answers to

your questions. If you don’t understand something

or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on the bottom of each component.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your

cooktop

system components. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Component

Model Number

Serial Number

Component

Model Number

Serial Number

Component

Model Number

Serial Number

Component

Model Number

Serial Number

If you received any damaged

cooktop

componenfi...

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

cooktop

system.

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

Check the Problem Solver. 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 book.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some

reason you are not happy with the

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

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

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

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel

20 North

Wacker

Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

Component

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your

cooktop

system.

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed

exacfly,

a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

—Do not store or use

gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other

app~ance.

— WHAT TO DO

YOU

S~LL

GAS

●

Do not try to light any

appliance.

●

not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

tiediately

call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.

FOUOW

the gas supplier’s

instructions.

●

you cannot reach your gas supplier, cd the fire department.

—Installation and service

must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

WORTANT

●

sure your appliance is

SAFETY

properly installed and grounded

~STRUCTIONS

by a qualified technician in accordance with

the

provided

Read all instructions

Installation Instructions,

before

using this

For Your Sdety

applianc~.

When

using

the

component

IMPORTANT

cooktop system, basic

safety

SAFETY

NOTICE

precautions should be followed,

The California Safe Drinking

incIuding

the following:

Water and

T~xic

Enforcement

Use

this c~oktop

system only

Act requires the

Governor

for its intended use as described

California to publish a list of

in this manual,

substances known to the state to

●

Don’t attempt to

repair

cause cancer, birth defects or

replace any part of the

coaktop

other reproductive harm, and

system

unl~ss

it is specifically

requires businesses to warn

recommended in this book.

Any

customers of potential exposure

adjustment and service should be

to such substances.

performed only by qualified

Gas appliances can cause

minor

electric and gas

range installers

exposure to four of these

or service

techniciafis.

substances,

namely

benzene,

Before performing any

carbon monoxide, formaldehyde

service, DISCONNECT THE

and soot, caused primarily by

the

COQKTOP SYSTEM

POWER

incomplete combustion of natural

SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD

gas or LP fuels. Properly adjusted

RISTNBUTION

PANEL

burners, indicated by a bluish

WMOVNG THE FUSE OR

rather than a yellow flame, will

SWITCH~G

OFF THE

minimize incomplete combustion,

CIRCUIT BREAKER.

Exposure to these substances can

minimized further by venting

. Do

not leave children

alone

with an open window or using a

children should not be left alone

ventilation fan

hood.

or unattended in an area where an appliance is in use. They

should

When You Get

Your

never be allowed to sit or stand

Component

Cwktop

System

any part of the

cooktop

system.

●

Avoid

i~stafling cabin~ts above

●

Have your

cooktop instafled

the

cooktop

system. To reduce

and

proper~y

grounded by a

the hazard caused by reaching

qualified installer

in accordance

in%o

cabinets over hot elements,

with the Installation Instructions.

the open

flames

of operating

Any adjustment and service

burners and hot cookware,

should be performed only by

install a. metal ventilation hood

qualified gas and electric

over

the range that projects

appliance installers or service

forward at least 5

inch~s

beyond

technicians.

the front of the cabinets.

●

Have the installer show you the

* If cabinets

are

placed above

location of the circuit breaker or

the range, allow a minimum

fuse.

Mark it for easy reference,

clearance of 30 inches

between

●

Have the installer show you

the

cooking surface and the

the

location of

the

gas

cut-off

bottom

of unprotected cabinets.

valve and how to shut it off if

(continued

nextpage)

—

WORTANT

SAFETY

~STRUCTIONS

(continued)

●

CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS INSTALLED ABOVE THE

COOKTOP

SYSTEM—CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE

COOKTOP

SYSTEM

REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

●

Never wear loose-fitting or

hanging garments while

fising

the

cooktop

system.

Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot cooking elements or

gas

burners

and may cause severe burns. .

If the

cooktop is iocated

near

a window,

do not use long curtains, which could blow over the gas burners or elements, creating a fire hazard.

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 cooking elements

gas burners and grates. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a pot holder.

For your safety, never use any electric or gas components of the

cooktop

system for

w~rming or

heating the room.

. Do not store flammable materials in an oven or near the

cooktop

system components.

. Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other gas or electric appliance.

Do not

let

cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the

cooktop

system components.

●

Never leave

the

kitchen while

u4ng

the grill or griddle.

●

Do not replace the grease

collector jar with a mayonnaise

jar which could break when hot

grease

drips into it. Replace with

any

wide

mouth canning jar.

●

NEVER USE WATER ON A GREASE FIRE. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming cookware on

cooktop

by covering cookware completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.

Flaming grease outside

cookware can

put out by

covering

with baking soda or, if available, a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type

fire

extinguisher.

Keep

the

grtil

drip pan and

grease well clean to reduce

smoking and avoid grease fires.

●

controI

flame-ups, turn down the heat setting to low, rather than off (0).

This keeps

the downdraft vent blower

on,

Or, turn

the

Variable

Speed

Vent blower to HI, then turn the grill off

(0).

Use a long-handled utensil to

carefully remove the food from

the grill.

These steps should control the flame until it eventually goes out. If it does not, cover

the

entire grill module with a cookie sheet or

the

lid from a

large

roasting

pan. Use a pot holder to remove

this later because it will be hot.

*Do

not touch cooking elements.

These surfaces may be hot enough to bum even though they are dark in

color.

During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact cooking elements,

cuoktop

surfaces or nearby cooking elements. Allow sufficient time for cooling of the cooking surfaces.

Potentially hot surfaces include the grill grates, griddle and all components with electric cooking elements or gas burners and grates,

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

ttichina

maybe present in the meat, it will be killed and

the

meat will be safe to eat.

Solid

Disk

Elements

and

Gas

Burners

●

Use proper pan

size—This

cooktop

system has

c~mponents

equipped with heating elements or gas burners. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough

cover the selected cooking

element or burner.

The

use of

undersized

cookware

will expose

portions of the heating elements

or gas burners

direct contact

and may result in ignition

clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to the element

burner will also improve

efficiency. *

OnIy

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.

Never

leave

elements or gas

burners unattended at high

hetit

settings.

Boilovers

cause

smoking and greasy

spillovers

that may catch fire.

●

To minimize the possibility of

burns,

ignition of flammable materials and spillage, the handles of cookware should be turned without extending over nearby elements or burners,

Always turn electric element or gas burner controls off(0) before removing cookware.

●

Watch

foods

being fried at high

●

not cover or

biock

the area

Cleaning

or medium-high heat settings,

around

the

cooktop

system

knobs.

This area must be kept

●

Do not clean the

cooktop

*When flaming foods are under the exhaust hood, turn the hood

clear for proper ventilation and

system with flammable or

fan off, The hood fan, if

burner performance.

volatile cleaning fluids. See Care and Cleaning section.

operating, may spread the flame.

●

Keep all plastics away from

cooktop

elements and burners.

“

Do not clean any part of the

Foods for frying

should be

dry as possible. Frost on

frozen

cooktop

system when the

●

Do not use a wok on the gas

foods or moisture on fresh foods

burners if the wok has a round

appliance is in use.

can cause hot fat to bubble up

metal ring which is placed over

Q K

you are using an overhead

and over sides of pan.

the

burner grate to support the

exhaust hood, keep its grease

wok. This ring acts as a heat trap

filters

clean to maintain

good

●

Use

lit~e

fat for effective

that may damage

the

burner grate

shallow or deep-fat frying.

venting and to avoid grease fires.

Filling the pan too full of fat

can

and burner head. Also, it may

●

Clean only parts listed in this

cause

spflovers

when food is added.

cause the burner to work

Use and Care Book.

improperly. This may cause a

●

If a combination of oils or fats

carbon monoxide level above that

If You Need Service

wtil

wed in

frying,

stir

allowed by current standards,

together before heating, or as fats

resulting in a health hazard.

melt slowly.

●

Read “The Problem

Solver”

* U you smell gas, turn off the

in this

book.

●

Always heat fat slowly, and

gas to the

cooktap

at the gas

. Don’t attempt to repair or

watch as it heats.

cutoff valve and call a qualified

replace any part of

your

●

Use deep-fat thermometer

service technician. Never use an

component

cooktop

system

whenever

possible

to prevent

open flame to

1ocate

a leak.

unless it is specifically

overheating fat beyond the

Do not operate the gas

recommended in this book.

All

smoking

point,

burners without all burner

other servicing should be referred

parts and grate in place.

a qualified technician.

●

Be sure the downdraft vent

grille

is not covered. Be sure

●

Let the

gas burner grate and

the filter is in place. Its absence

other surfaces cool before

during cooking could damage

touching them.

SAVE

T~SE

blower parts.

●

Do not leave grate removed

~STRUCTIONS

from any component where children can

reach

them.

●

Never leave gas burners unattended at high flame settings.

Boilover

causes

smoking and greasy

spillovers

that may catch on fire,

For your safety, never use your gas burners for warming or heating the room,

Molonged

use of

the cooktop

in this way

can be hazardous.

General Itiormation About

Componen@

Components available are briefly discussed on this page. You may only have some installed in your kitchen. All components are permanently installed with the exception of the grill and griddle.

Read each component section for specific instructions.

Care of Components

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

Components and accessories should be cleaned after each use. The longer a soil remains, the harder it is to clean. See each component section in this manual for specific instructions. Never immerse any electric element or

plug in water.

Electric Element Components

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

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

Start cooking at a higher setting to heat the element faster, then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. Remember, cooking continues

afier the element is turned off, so

train

yourseM

to turn the heat

down or off before cooking is done.

Gas Component

Monogram component gas

cooktops

(used with either updraft or downdraft venting) are designed to operate on natural gas at 4“ water column pressure.

hwndraft

Vent

The downdraft vent component features an integral variable-speed

blower control switch and a powerful centrifugal blower.

Components/Accessories

To purchase additional components or accessories, contact your nearest GE Appliances dealer or service center. Part numbers are listed below.

Solid Disk Element

Cooktop

Part Numbers:

ZEW134N ZEW135N

(208 volts) (240 volts)

Gas

Burner Cooktop

Part Numbers:

ZEW124EN

ZEW125EN

Right Controls Left Controls

This component has one 6“ and one 8“ solid disk element. The elements are made of cast iron and are sealed to the

cooktop.

Each

element has a built-in

Sensi-

TempTM

automatic temperature

control.

This component has one large

1O,5OO-BTU burner (rear) and one

smaller 6,000-BTU burner (front). The grate is removable for cleaning.

Grate

Electric Updrafi Grill Part Numbers:

ZEW154N ZEW155N

(208 volts) (240 volts)

Grease Well

‘1

Grease Collector Jar

—

With this component, you can charbroil meat indoors all year

long.

Fat drains

away and collects in

ajar

attached below the grease well~The

ele-ment

divided so the front and back sections can be controlled separately.

—.

—-

[[

——

-— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— —— ——

Drip Pan

Grill Grate

Grill Element

Electric Grill

Downdrati

Vent Only

with

Downdrati

Vent

Part

Numbar:

Part Numbers:

ZEW175N ZEW164N ZEW165N

(208 volts) (240 volts)

The downdraft vent component has an integral variable-speed blower control.

Optional Remote Control

Accessory Kit Pub.

No.

3-AO1O

Provides a custom control position.

Optional Griddle Accessory Kit

Part Numbers:

JXDD46 JXDD43

(208 volts) (240 volts)

The griddle fits directly into the grill receptacle with the grill element removed. It has two drain holes so fat and meat drippings can drain below into the grease well.

‘rhe

griddle has its own

integral element.

Sohd

Disk Element

cOntrOIS see

Solid Disk Component

Cooting

Guide on pages

14and 15.

CooKng

with

Sensi-TempTM

Infinite Heat Controls

The solid disk elements and control knobs

are

designed to give

you an infinite choice of heat

settings for cooking.

The automatic element senses the temperature of the pan and regulates it according to the setting

selected.

At off (0), 5 and 12 (HI), there is a slight niche so control knobs “click” at those positions; “click” on 12 (HI) marks the highest

setting; the lowest setting is between 1 and off (0). In a quiet kitchen, you may hear slight “clicking” sounds during cooking, indicating heat settings selected are being maintained.

When turned on,

Sensi-Temp

elements always begin with full power, no matter where the control knob is set. When the temperature corresponding to that setting has been reached, the element cycles off and on to maintain the selected

setting. Even when the dial is set at minimum, the element begins on full power until the selected heat setting is reached.

Switching to higher settings

always

shows a quicker temperature change than switching to lower settings.

Sensi-Temp

elements will not burn

food when the correct setting is

selected. For example,

baked

beans, chocolate and mashed potatoes can be left on

Sensi-Temp

elements without scorching or burning. Food may dehydrate if left on, but the heat sensing device will not let the food or pan overheat beyond the setting.

Cooktop temperatures increase

when elements are turned on. Surface temperatures can be high, so be careful when touching the

cooktop.

Heat Settings Guide

HI (12)—Quick start for cooking;

bring water to a boil.

MED HI (lO)—Fast fry, pan broil;

maintains fast boil on large

amounts of food.

MED (8)—Saute and brown;

maintains a slow boil on large amounts of food.

MED LO (6)—Slow boil on

smaller amounts of food; simmer on larger amounts of food.

LO (4)—Cook after starting at HI; cook with little water in covered pan.

WARM (l)—Steam rice, cereal; maintain serving temperature of most foods.

NOTE:

1. At HI (12) and

MED HI (10)

settings, never leave food

unattended.

Boilovers

cause

smoking and greasy

spillovers

that

may catch fire.

2. At LO (4) and WARM (1) settings, melt chocolate or butter

using the small 6“ solid disk.

How to Set the Module

Control Knobs

Step 1: Grasp desired control knob and push down.

Control knobs must be pushed down to rotate only from the off (0) position. When control knobs are in any position other than off (0), they

may be rotated

without pushing-down.

Step 2: Turn control knob clockwise to the desired heat setting.

The module controls can be set anywhere between LO and HI for an-unlimited number of heat settings.

Be sure you turn control knob off (0) when you finish cooking. You will feel a “click” at the off (0) position.

An indicator light near the control knobs will glow when ANY module element is on.

Gas Burner Controls

See Gas Burner Component instructions on pages 16 and 17.

Note the caution and cookware advisory on page 17.

The gas burner controls must turn counterclockwise to the

LITE

position to ignite the burner. Once the burner is ignited, turn the control knob counterclockwise to adjust the flame lower. A sparking sound caused by the igniter is normal until ignition occurs.

GtilVGtiddle

See Grill Component

Controls

instructions on pages 18 and 19. The Grill Cooking Guide is on page 20. See Griddle Accessory information on pages 21 and 22. The Griddle Cooking Guide is on page 23.

Most cooking on the grill or griddle is done at the HI setting. See page 18 regarding flame-ups and the control settings for this

emergency.

Vent System Control

To operate the vent system manually, turn the knob on the control panel clockwise to the desired blower speed.

Use the control knob at the front of the vent grille to adjust blower speed. The control knob may be in a custom location in the counter cabinet front. A HI setting is recommended when flame-ups occur while cooking on the grill.

The burners will relight at any

setting. However, for the burners to light quickly and consistently when the gas is turned on, the knobs should be turned to the

LITE

position until ignition

occurs. When turning the control knob to

off (0), turn it clockwise.

Each half of the grill component is controlled separately.

The control knob labeled GRIDDLE controls the entire griddle accessory.

The GRILL/GRIDDLE controls turn either direction to adjust the heat setting.

The downdraft blower adjacent to

the grill comes on automatically

when the grill is turned on. It turns off automatically when the grill or

griddle is turned off (0). If blower speed is adjusted while

grilling, the blower will not turn off automatically and must be turned off manually.

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

cooktop

modules.

Solid Disk Component

See Solid Disk Component Cooking Guide on pages 14 and 15.

General Information About Solid Disk Elements

Using a solid disk element is quite similar to using an electric open coil element. You will enjoy the benefits of prolonged heat retention for cooking with both types of cooking elements. However, there are important differences:

● Solid disk elements transfer heat

evenly and well. They do not glow “red hot,” even at the HI heat setting. Be careful not to touch an element directly until it has completely cooled.

● Solid disk elements reach

cooking temperature a little slower, and hold heat longer than electric open coil elements. Solid disk elements have very even heat distribution. Since solid disk elements hold heat longer, you may wish to turn the element 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.

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,.’,

● There is retained heat in the

element. When

boilovers

occur, wait for element to cool before cleaning element area.

● Solid disk element cooking

provides easier cleanup because the cooking surface is sealed against spills. There are no drip bowls or burner box to clean.

● You must use proper flat-

bottomed cookware. Do not use cookware that is warped, convex or concave. Improper cookware could cause unsatisfactory cooking results. See page 13 for cookware tips.

● See additional information about

care and cleaning on pages 24 and 28.

Before Using the Solid Disk Elements the First Time

The top working surface of each solid disk element has a protective coating. The protective coating must be hardened before using the elements the first time and to help protect the elements over their life.

To harden this coating, the elements should be briefly heated without a pan (the coating will stick to the pan). Heat the elements for approximately 5 minutes at HI setting until the smoking stops (this is normal).

Heating the elements will change the stainless steel trim rings to a gold color.

Solid Disk Element Questions and Answers

Q. May I can foods and preserves on my solid disk elements?

A. Yes, but use only containers designed for canning purposes. Check the manufacturer’s instructions and recipes for preserving foods. Be sure canner is flat-bottomed and fits over the center of the solid disk element. Since canning generates large amounts of steam, be careful to avoid burns from steam or heat.

Q. Why is the porcelain finish on my canning containers coming

A. If you select a heat setting

higher than required for the container material and maintain it for the prolonged canning period, the finish may smoke, crack, pop or burn, depending on the container quality.

Also, using excessively high heat for long periods, and cooking small amounts of dry food, may damage the finish of other cookware you use.

Q. Why does the solid disk element smoke when I first turn

it on?

A. This initial smoking is both

normal and necessary. A rust

preventative is applied to each

element at the factory. When the unit is turned on for the first time, the coating will burn off the element areas. This takes

approximately five minutes and

should be done without any pans on the element; otherwise, the coating will stick to the pan.

Q. Why is the cooktop hot to the touch?

A. More heat is transferred to the

cooktop

by the solid disk elements than by open coil elements because the elements are clamped securely to the

cooktop

surface. This permanent, tightly fit assembly prevents

spillovers

from getting

inside the

cooktop

chassis. The

secret to keeping the

cooktop

comfortably cooler is to turn the element on only after the cookware and its contents are placed on the element. More heat will then be transferred to the cookware and the food rather than the

cooktop.

either case, however, the

cooktop

temperature will not cause damage to the cabinets, countertops or cookware.

Q. Why are the elements overcooking my food?

A. The solid disk elements are very energy-efficient and retain heat much longer than electric open coil elements. Food will boil or fry for three to five minutes after the controls are turned off. We recommend that you begin cooking at lower settings than you have in the past and gradually increase or decrease heat as desired. The energy savings

are

significant.

Q. Why does it take a long time to cook my food on solid disk elements?

A. The extra time it takes compared to cooking on open coil elements is measured in seconds, not minutes. These few seconds are due to the greater mass of the solid disk element. 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 element closely parallels that of the coil element with less energy consumption.

Q. Can I use special cooking

equipment such as an oriental wok?

A. Cookware without flat surfaces is not recommended. The life of your solid disk element can be shortened and the

cooktop

can be damaged from the high heat needed for this type of cooking.

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