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

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Component

CooMop

System

Contenk

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

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

Care and

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

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

Components

Information.....6,

7

Consumer Services......

H

....35

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

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

....13

Gas Burner

Component....l6,

17

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

...........BackCover

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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

LP

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

Help us help you...

Before using your

cooktop

system, read this book
carefully.

It

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.

2

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.

●

Do

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

●

Be

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

of

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

or

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

BY

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

be

minimized further by venting

. Do

not leave children

alone

with an open window or using a

children should not be left alone

ventilation fan

~r

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

on

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

TO

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

or

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.

Q

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.

4

●

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

be

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.

●

To

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

to

cover the selected cooking

element or burner.

The

use of

undersized

cookware

will expose

portions of the heating elements

or gas burners

to

direct contact

and may result in ignition

of

clothing. Proper relationship of
cookware to the element

or

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

●

Do

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

as

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

be

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.

to

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,

c

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.

6

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.

o

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

la

‘1

v,

m

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

is

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

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——

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.

7

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

I

I

I

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.

8

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.

9

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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,,

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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.

10

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

Om

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.

In

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.

11

Home Canning Tips

Canning may be done on the

solid disk elements.

Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of
cooking element’s trim ring are not
recommended for most surface
cooking. However, when canning

with water-bath or pressure canner,
larger-diameter cookware may be
used. This is because boiling water
temperatures (even under pressure)
are not harmful to

cooktop

surfaces surrounding the cooking
element.

HOWEVER, DO NOT USE
LARGER-DIAMETER
CANNERS OR OTHER
LARGER-DIAMETER POTS
FOR FRYING OR BOILING
FOODS OTHER THAN WATER.

Most syrup or sauce
mixtures—and all types of
frying-cook at temperatures

much higher than boiling water.

Such temperatures could

eventually harm

cooktop

surfaces

surrounding cooking elements.

Observe Following

Points in Canning

1. Be sure the canner fits over the

center of the cooking element. If
your

cooktop

system or its location
does not allow the canner to be
centered on the cooking element,

use smaller-diameter canners for
good canning results.

2. Flat-bottomed canners must be
used. Do not use canners with
flanged or rippled bottoms (often
found in enamelware) because they
don’t make enough contact with
the solid disk element and take too
long to boil water.

RIGHT

WRONG

3. When canning, use recipes and
procedures from reputable sources.

Reliable recipes and procedures

are available from the
manufacturer of your canner;
manufacturers of glass jars for
canning, such as Ball and Kerr;
and the United States Department
of Agriculture Extension Service.

4. Remember that canning is a

process that generates large

amounts of steam. To avoid bums
from steam or heat, be careful

when canning.
NOTE: If your

cooktop

is being
operated on low power (voltage),
canning may take longer than
expected, even though directions
have been carefully followed. The

process time will be shortened by:

(1) using a pressure canner, and
(2) starting with HOT tap water for

fastest heating of large quantities

CAUTION:

Safe canning requires that
harmful microorganisms are
destroyed and that the jars are
sealed completely. When canning
foods in a water-bath canner, a
gentle but steady boil must be
maintained continuously for the

required time. When canning
foods in a pressure canner, the
pressure must be maintained
continuously for the required
time.

If a solid disk element is used for
canning, please note that solid
disk elements heat up and cool
down more slowly than other
conventional elements. Because
of this difference, after you have
adjusted the controls, it is very
important to make sure the

prescribed boil or pressure levels

are maintained for the required

time.
The solid disk elements have

temperature limiters that help
prevent damage to the

cooktop.

If the bottom of your canner is
not flat, the solid disk element
can overheat, triggering the

temperature limiters to turn the
unit off for a time. This will stop
the boil or reduce the pressure in
the canner.

Since you must make sure to
process the canning jars for the
prescribed time, with no
interruption in processing time,

you cannot can on solid disk

elements if the bottom of your

canner is not flat enough.

of water.

12

Cookware Tips for Solid Disk

Elementi

The use of appropriate cookware
is very important for cooking on
solid disk elements.

● Use medium- or heavy-weight

cookware.

● 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

settings 4 through 8. Steel pans
may cook unevenly if the steel is
not combined with other metals.

● 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
element.

● To conserve the most cooking

energy, pans should be flat on the
bottom, have straight sides and
tight-fitting lids. Match the size of
the saucepan to the size of the
cooking element. A pan that
extends more than 1 inch beyond
the edge of the trim ring traps heat,
causing discoloration of the trim
rings ranging from blue to dark
gray.

● Good pans have a thick, flat

bottom which absorbs the heat
from the cooking element. The
thick, flat bottom provides good
heat distribution from the element
to the food. Cooking with this type
of pan requires little water, fat or
electricity.

c

Pans with uneven bottoms are
unsuitable. Pans with thin or
uneven bottoms do not adequately
utilize the heat coming from the
cooking element. The food to be
cooked may burn and require more
time and electricity. You would
also have to add more fat or water.

●

When deep fat frying, do not
overfill kettle with fat that may spill
over when adding food. Frosty
foods bubble vigorously. Watch
foods frying at high temperatures,
and keep

cooktop

and vent system

clean of accumulated grease.

● Don’t use pans with rounded

bottoms. They don’t have enough
contact with the cooking element
to cook properly.

● Use pans of the correct diameter

only. They should be slightly
larger than the element so

spillovers

will flow onto the

cooktop

and not bake onto the
element. A damp cloth is sufficient
to remove the spill. Pans should
not overhang more than 1 inch
beyond the surface of an element.

● To optimize cooking time and

energy usage, you should use a pan
that is the correct size for the
cooking process, with a well-fitted
lid to avoid evaporation loss, and
cook with as little water or fat as
possible. If the pan is too small,
energy is wasted and spillage can
flow onto the element.

● Place only dry pans on the

element. Do not place lids on the
element, particularly wet lids.

●

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

dso

be covered, if

applicable to the cooking process.

● Except in pressure cooking with

water and water-bath canning,
canning pots should not extend
more than 1 inch beyond the
surface of an element and should
have flat bottoms. When canning
pots do not meet this description,
the use of the maximum heat
setting causes excessive heat
buildup and may result in damage
to the

cooktop.

See “Home
Canning Tips” on page 12 for
further

;nfo~mation.

-

To check how a pan will perform on a solid disk element:

1.

Put

1 inch of water into the pan.

confirms a good heat transfer

2. Bring water to a boil and

and a good pan.

observe the pattern of the bubbles

4. Bubbles localized in only a

as the water comes to a boil.

portion of the bottom indicate

3. A uniform pattern of bubbles

uneven contact of the pan to the

across the bottom of the pan

element, uneven heat transfer or

an unsuitable pan.

13

Sutiace CooMng

Gtide

Suggested Heat Settings

Food
Beverages

Cocoa
Coffee

Percolator-type

Breads

French Toast,

Pancakes,

Grilled Sandwich

Butter
Cereals

Cornmeal, Grits,
Oatmeal

Meat, Fish, Poultry

Bacon,
Sausage Patties

Swiss Steak,
Pot Roast, braised

Chicken, fried

Chicken, Shrimp

Deep-ftied

Lamb Chops,
Hamburgers,
Link Sausage

Pan-fried Thin Steaks
Stewed chicken,

Corned Beef,
Tongue,

etc.–

Simmering

Pastas

Macaroni, Noodles,
Spaghetti

Popcorn

Sensi-TempTM

Element

Bring to a boil at 6 or 7. Heat milk at 4.
Place coffee in basket and water in pot.

To perk, set at 7 or 8. To keep hot, set at 3.

Preheat skillet 4 to 5 minutes at 9-12. add food.

Set at l—allow about 5 to 10 minutes to melt.

Bring water to a boil at 5, add cereal, and time
according to package directions.

Cook on 9-11.

Brown meat on 9, then switch to 3 or 4.
Simmer until tender.

Brown chicken on 10, switch to 4 to finish
cooking.

Set at 11 or 12 to heat and maintain temperature.

Preheat skillet and cook on 8-10.

Preheat skillet and cook on 11 or 12.
Set

at12—bring a large amount of water to boil,

then switch to 4-9 to simmer.

Set at 12—bring a large amount of water to boil,
add pasta and cook on 9.

Set at 8—Place oil and popcorn in pan, cover and
cook until it stops popping.

Comments

Milk boils over rapidly. Watch as boiling point approaches.
Percolate 8 to 10 minutes for 8 cups, less for fewer cups.

Thick batter takes slightly longer time. Turn over pancakes
when bubbles rise to surface.

Cereals bubble and expand as they cook; use large
enough saucepan to prevent

boilover.

A more attention-free method is to start and cook at 8

Meat can be seasoned and floured before it is
browned, if desired.

For crisp, dry chicken, cover only after switching to
4 or 3 for 10 minutes. Uncover and cook, turning
occasionally 10 to 20 minutes.

Pan frying is best for thin steaks and chops. If rare is desired,
preheat skillet before adding meat.

Meat may be breaded or marinated in sauce before frying.
Add salt or other seasoning before cooking if meat

has not been smoked or otherwise cured.

Use

large

enough kettle to prevent

boilover.

Pasta doubles in size when cooked.

14

See Cookware Tips on page 13.

Suggested Heat Settings

RIGHT

OVER 1“

WRONG

Food

Sensi-Tempm

Element

Comments

Rice Add rice to water, cover, cook on 4 according to

package directions.

Chocolate

Set at 1 to 3—allow about 10 to 15 minutes to
melt through.

Desserts

Candy

Set at 2 or 3—cook.

See recipe instructions.

Pudding and

Place ingredients in pan and cook following

Stir frequently to prevent sticking.

Pie Filling package directions on 4.

Eggs

Cooked-in-Shell Heat water on 4, cook 22 to 24 minutes.
Fried, Scrambled Melt butter on 7 or 8, then add eggs.

Eggs continue to set slightly after cooking.

Poached

Heat water on 6 or 7, add eggs,

Remove cooked eggs with slotted spoon or pancake turner.

cook 3 to 5 minutes.

Sauces

Melt fat and cook on 4.

Soup, Stews

Heat and simmer on 4.

Vegetables

Fresh Place vegetables in pan with water, cover

Uncovered pan requires more water and longer time.

and

coo~on 4.

-

Frozen

Place frozen vegetables in pan with water,

Break up or stir as needed while cooking.

cover and cook at 5.

Fried

Preheat skillet and oil at 7, add food and cook
until tender.

Deep-Fat Frying Heat oil and fry food at 11 or 12, use a candy

thermometer to monitor temperature.

In-Pouch

Bring water to boil and cook at 5-7.

Sauce

Heat oil or melt butter on 4, then cook vegetables

Turn over or stir vegetables as necessary for even

to desired doneness.

browning.

NO

E: Temperature and time are suggested guidelines only. You may vary them to suit your cooking habits and needs.

15

Using Your Gas Burner Component

The ZGW124EN and

ZGW125EN gas

coooktops

are not convertible to LP gas.
They are designed to operate
on natural gas only.

Automatic Ignition

Both burners on this gas

cooktop

component are lighted by electric
ignition, eliminating the need for
standing pilot lights with

constantly burning flames.
All the igniters make sparking

sounds and spark even when only a
single burner is being turned on.

Do not touch any of the burners
when the igniters are sparking.

Auto Relight

The burners on this gas

cooktop

automatically relight if the flame

goes out. This helps prevent the
inconvenience of manually having
to relight a burner. As with
automatic ignition, all of the
burner igniters spark while a
burner is relighting. Do not touch
any of the burners when the
igniters are sparking. The sparking
sound is normal until ignition occurs.

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.

Power Outage

In case of a power outage, you

can light the surface burners on
your

cooktop

with a match.
Holding a lighted match to the
burner, turn the knob to the LO
position. If the knob setting is
toward HI, the flame flare-up could

burn your hand. Use extreme

caution when lighting burners
manually. Cookware should not
be in place over the burner when
lighting a burner this way.

Surface burners in use when an

electrical power failure occurs will
continue to operate normally.

This component has one large
1O,5OO-BTU burner and one
smaller 6,000-BTU burner.

To Light a Burner

Push the control knob in and turn it
counterclockwise to desired
position.

I

I

The burner ignites automatically.
Turn the knob either direction to
adjust the flame size.

To turn a burner off, turn the knob
counterclockwise as far as it will
go, to the off (0) position.

● The front burner is best for

smaller pans and cooking
operations requiring carefully
controlled simmering conditions.

The rear burner is the high power
burner for larger pans and fast
boiling operations.

● Do not operate a burner for an

extended period of time without
cookware on the grate. The finish
on the grate may chip without
cookware to absorb the heat.

● Check to be sure the burner you

turned on is the one you want to use.

● Be sure the burners and grates are

cool before you place your hand, a
pot holder, cleaning cloths or other
materials on them.

How to Select Flame Size

The flame size on a gas burner

should match the cookware you

are using.

NEVER LET THE FLAME
EXTEND UP THE SIDES OF
THE COOKWARE. Any flame
larger than the bottom of the
cookware is wasted heat and only

serves to heat the handle.

When using aluminum or

aluminum-clad stainless steel
pots and pans, adjust the flame so

the circle it makes is about 1/2
inch smaller than the bottom of the
cookware.

When boiling, use this same flame
size—1/2 inch smaller than the
bottom of the cookware-no
matter what the cookware is made
of. Foods cook just as quickly at a
gentle boil as they do at a furious,
rolling boil. A high boil only
creates steam and cooks away
moisture, flavor and nutrition.
Avoid it except for the few
cooking processes that need a
vigorous boil.

When frying or warming foods
in stainless steel, cast iron or
enamelware, keep the flame down
lower—to about 1/2 the diameter
of the pan.

When frying in glass or ceramic
cookware, lower the flame even

more.

When a downdraft vent is used

next to a gas component, food
will cook faster if you use a
low vent setting and keep the

pan covered (if the recipe allows).

16

Burner Assembly

CAUTION: DO NOT
OPERATE THE BURNER

WITHOUT ALL BURNER
PARTS CORRECTLY IN
PLACE.

The electrode of the spark
igniter is exposed when the
top of the burner is removed.

Contact with an exposed
igniter while a burner is
being turned on will cause a
slight electrical shock.

f

Burner

Cap

I

he burner

assemblies should be
washed regularly and, of course,
after

spillovers.

Turn all controls off and wait

until

all component parts are cool before
removing burner parts.

See Care and Cleaning instructions.

Cookware Advisory

Aluminum: Medium-weight

cookware is recommended because
it heats quickly and evenly. Most
foods brown evenly in an
aluminum skillet. Minerals in food
and water will stain but will not
harm aluminum. A quick scour
with a soap-filled steel wool pad
after each use keeps aluminum
cookware looking shiny and new.
Use saucepans with tight-fitting
lids when cooking with minimum
amounts of water.

.!,,

Cast Iron: If heated slowly, most
cast-iron skillets will give
satisfactory cooking results.

Enamelware: Under certain
conditions, the enamel of some
cookware may melt. Follow
cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations for cooking
methods.

Glass: Glass conducts heat very

slowly. There are two types of
glass cookware—those for oven
use only and those for surface
cooking in direct contact with the
flame (saucepans, coffee pots and
teapots). Be certain to choose the
correct type.

Heatproof Glass Ceramic: This
type of cookware conducts heat
very slowly and cools very slowly.
Check cookware manufacturer’s
directions to be sure it can be used
on gas

cooktops.

Stainless Steel: This metal alone
has poor heating properties, and is
usually combined with copper,
aluminum or other metals for
improved heat distribution.
Combination metal skillets
generally work satisfactorily if
used at medium heat as the
manufacturer recommends.

17

—

GtiN COrnPOnent

Seethe GfilCookin~Guide.

Note: The grill grate must be
preconditioned before using it
the first time. To precondition,
first wash it in soap and water
and dry. Then use a paper
towel to apply a small amount
of no-stick cooking spray to
the grate. Remove excess with
a clean paper towel.

Use the grill for preparing meals
with the appearance and flavor of
commercially char-broiled meats.

The grill must be very hot for this
type of cooking and smoke and
spatter is to be expected.

Be sure to use your venting

system when

g;illing to

he~p

minimize smoke. You should have

either a component downdraft vent
installed into the

cooktop

system

or a high-capacity vent hood.

The grill must be preheated to get
the grill components hot enough to

sear the meat and seal in the juices.
Preheat the grill on HI for 10
minutes. See the Grill Cooking

Guide.

The grill element is divided so
the front and rear sections are
controlled separately.

You can
heat both sections to the same
temperature for cooking large

amounts of the same food, or you

can

vary the temperatures on front

and rear for cooking two different
foods. Also, you can save energy
when cooking small amounts of
food by turning only one section
on and leaving the other off entirely.

NEVER LEAVE THE
KITCHEN while grilling
meats or other juicy foods.
Fats and juices drip on the
hot grill element and may
cause flame-ups. When
grilling, you should always be
present to control flame-ups
so they do not get out of hand.

Grill Grate

Grill Element

A

DriPPan

&

Electrical Receptacles

//

,’

~

1 1

Grease
Collector

;

Jar

To control flame-ups, set heat

● NEVER USE WATER ON A

settin~

at LO. rather than off

GREASE FIRE.

(0).

I~you have a bad flame-up

● Never line the grill grate or the

and there is danger of the fire
spreading, take the following

porceltin enamel grease well with

steps immediately:

aluminum foil. Doing so may
block drainage of grease, causing

1. Turn the grill controls to off (0),

excessive

sm-okin~,

fire or

-

and turn the downdraft vent

component damage.
control to HI. If you are using an
overhead updraft vent hood,
turn it off until the flame-up
stops.

2. Use a long-handled utensil to
remove the food from the grill. Be
careful not to get burned.

The fire should start to go out. If it
does not, smother the flames by
covering the entire grill with a
large cookie sheet, the lid from a
large roasting pan or the griddle.

Never try to use charcoal or
flavored wood chips in the
well under the grill grate. Use
of charcoal indoors without
proper ventilation produces
carbon monoxide that can be
fatal. Also, burning charcoal
in the well will permanently
damage the porcelain coating
in the well.

18

How to Assemble the

Grill Module

To

insert the grill:

Step 1: Be sure both the controls

for the grill are OFF.
Step 2: Place the drip pan in the

grease well first as shown in the
illustration in this section.

Step 3: Grasp the grill element
with both hands near the plug.
Keeping the element as nearly
horizontal as possible, push the
plug firmly into the electrical
receptacles, to ensure complete
contact (see illustration). The
element should lie flat and rest on
the ridges of the drip pan.

Step 4: Place the grill grate into
the opening in the

cooktop

over the

grill element.
Step 5: Be certain the grease jar is

clean and firmly secured in the
tube and lid assembly under the
porcelain enamel grease well.

Grill Tips

● Do not leave grill unattended

while it is in use.

● Use the grill ONLY with the

downdraft vent blower on HI to

carry away smoke and fumes.

● Remove accumulated grease

from the non-removable grease
well after each use to lessen

smoking and odors. Be sure

opening to grease tube is clean.
Grease buildup can become a fire
hazard.

● Make sure the removable grease

collector jar and drip pan are clean

and in place before using the grill.
Remove grease from the grease
collector jar after each use to avoid

spillovers.

● Use a paper towel to apply a

small amount of no-stick cooking

spray to the grate before cooking
to prevent sticking.

● Preheat the grill for 10 minutes at

HI heat setting, then turn to the

desired setting for cooking.

● Trim the fat from meat before

placing on the grill. This will
reduce smoking and lessen grease
buildup in the drip pan, grease well
and grease jar.

● Allow space between foods when

placing them on the grill. Air and
heat need to circulate around the
food for best cooking results.

● Occasionally rearrange foods on

the grill to prevent sticking and
provide better browning.

● A griddle accessory can be

purchased from your dealer to
utilize the grill component’s
griddle capacity.

Questions and Answers

Q. When cooking many
individual foods, what can I do
to ensure that foods will cook
evenly?

A. When cooking foods of various

sizes and thicknesses, start larger
or thicker pieces first and add
quicker-cooking smaller pieces
later. Press meat lightly to lie flat
on grill. Slash the fat on edges of
steaks and chops to prevent
curling. Break the joints of split
chickens so they will lie flat.

Q. My grilled meats sometimes
come out drier than they should.
What can I do to help prevent this?

A. Season meats after cooking
rather than before—salt can draw

out juices and dry out meat. Use

tongs to turn and rearrange meats
on the grill; forks will pierce the
meat and release juices.

Q. I follow the cooking times
suggested, but my foods don’t
get done properly. Is there
something wrong with my grill?

A. Probably not. Suggested

cooking times should be used only
as a general guide. Variables in
food can change the cooking times
required.

Q. How can I keep barbecued
meats from developing an
unattractive burned look and
taste?

A. Sauces containing sugar will
often bum if used during the entire
cooking time. If your favorite
sauce contains sugar, try adding it
only during the last 15 to 20
minutes of cooking time for best
results.

Q. Foods cooked on my grill are
not browning as much as I

WOU1(

like. What could cause this?
A. If your

rmge is being operated

on low power (voltage), foods

ma:

be lighter brown than expected. A
longer preheating and grill time
may be necessary to achieve the
desired results.

Note: It is recommended that
you have a dry chemical,
foam or

Halon-type fire

extinguisher where you can
easily reach it in case of a

cooking fire. NEVER USE
WATER ON A GREASE
FIRE, as it is likely to spread

the flames. Read the

instructions on the extinguisher
ahead of time, and be
prepared to follow them in
case of a cooking fire.

Gtill CooMng

Guide

Do not leave range unattended

1.

Preheat at HI setting for 10

4. Suggested cooking times should

during “preheat” (knobs turned

minutes before grilling. Change

be used only as a guide, since

to

“HI”)

or anytime the knobs

the heat setting as advised in

variables in food can change

are turned to

“HI”

with food on

vour

cookbook for the food

cooking

times.

the Grill or Griddle. Most foods

~ou

are grilling.

will

be grilled on the HI setting.

2. Trim excess fat from meat.

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5. Foods should be turned over and
rearranged as needed.

3. Before cooking steaks, slash fat
around edges to prevent curling
of meat.

Total Cooking Time

in Minutes

Food

Comments

Marinate in less-tender beef before grilling.

Beef Cubes (1 in.)

17-20

Beef Steaks, tender

(%

to 1% in.)
Rare
Medium

Well

(1%

to 2 in.)

Rare

Medium

WeIl

10-14
12-16
16-20

Turn over and rearrange as needed to achieve desired doneness,

18-22
26-30
42-46

Beef Steaks, less-tender

(3/4 to 1 in.)
Medium
Well

18-22

26-30

Tenderize before grilling. Turn and cover with foil after first half of cooking time for
more juiciness.

Chicken

Pieces or Quarters

Chicken, halves

Cornish

Hens, halves

Fish Steaks
(1 in. or less)

Fish, whole (6 to 8 oz.)

50-70

Turn over frequently and, if desired, baste with sauce last 10-15 minutes.

60-85

Place skin-side-down. Turn over every 15 minutes and baste frequently.

40-50

Place skin-side-down. Turn over every 10 minutes and baste frequently.

15-20

Brush with melted butter.

17-20

If stuffed, add 6 minutes to total cooking time. Cover top with foil.

Hamburgers (3/4 in.)
Rare
Medium
Well

Ham Steaks (1 to 1% in.)
precooked

Hot Dogs

12-16
16-20

22-24

Turn over and rearrange as needed to achieve desired doneness.

16-20

8-9

Turn frequently.

Kabobs

Meat
Vegetable

Lamb Chops (3/4 to 1 in.

20-25

10-15

For less-tender vegetables, reduce time 4 to 6 minutes.

26-30

Lobster Tails

15-20

Cut thin undersell to expose meat. Turn over every 5 to 10 minutes.
Brush with butter.

Pork Chops, loin or rib
(1/2 in.)
(1 in.)

Sausage

Links (4 oz.

each)

Raw

Precooked

Spareribs

Entree (3

lbs.)

Appetizer (2 lbs.)

Vegetable Halves

18-20

30-36

22-24

12-16

Grill whole or cut into 2 to 4 pieces. Turn to brown

all

sides.

60-80
50-60

Parboil 5 minutes before grilling. Rearrange and turn over frequently.
Baste with sauce last 10 minutes, if desired.

2hoose

tender vegetables such as squash and tomatoes. Cover with foil. For

:omatoes,

reduce cooking time 10 minutes.

25-30

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Gtiddle Accesso~

See the Griddle Cooking Guide.

Your non-stick coated griddle
provides an extra-large cooking
surface for meats, pancakes or
other foods usually prepared in a
frying pan or electric skillet.

You can also use the griddle as a
warming tray by using a

low-

heat setting.

The griddle has its own integral
cooking element. The control
marked GRIDDLE changes the
temperature over the entire
surface.

How to Assemble the
Griddle Accessory

The griddle accessory will
ordinarily share the grill

component

cooktop.

Step 1: Be sure the controls are
off

(o).

Step 2: Grasp the grill element
with both hands near the plug.
Keeping the element as nearly
horizontal as possible, pull the
element out of the receptacle.

Step 3: Remove the porcelain
drip pan.

Step 4: Place the griddle into the
opening in the

cooktop

while
carefully inserting the electrical
plug into the receptacle. See the
illustration.

Note:

men

properly placed, the
griddle sits slightly above the

cooktop.

This, and the open spaces

on the sides and rear of the griddle,

help prevent excessive
temperatures in the griddle.

Using the Griddle

The non-stick griddle must
be preconditioned before
using it the first time. To

precondition, first wash the
griddle in soap and water, and
dry. Then apply a small amount
of no-stick cooking spray to the
griddle. Remove excess with a
clean paper towel.

Preheat the griddle as
recommended in the Griddle
Cooking Guide. After preheating
for the recommended amount of
time, apply a small amount of
cooking oil or butter.

Do not overheat the griddle.
Leaving the griddle at HI for
more than 10 minutes without

food can damage the non-stick

coating.

When using the griddle, adjust
the fan to a low setting in the
downdraft vent system (or
overhead hood, if used).

How to Remove the
Griddle

Be sure the controls are off (0)
and the griddle is cool.

To remove the griddle:
Step 1: Lift the edge of the griddle

slightly to let any excess fat or oil
flow into the drain holes. Wear
a protective mitt or use a pot
holder.

Step 2: Remove the griddle,
carefully separating the element
plug from the receptacle by raising
the opposite side of the griddle just
enough to clear the well and
pulling it away from the
receptacle. Do not force the
griddle too far upward when
removing the plug.

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Griddle Tips

● Condition or “season” griddle

before first-time use.

● Most griddled foods are those

that require cooking on a preheated

surface. The griddle surface may
be greased lightly before adding
food. Preheat the griddle 5 minutes
at HI heat setting, unless otherwise
indicated in the Griddle Cooking
Guide, then switch to the
recommended cook setting.

● Foods which are high in natural

fat, such as bacon or sausage, may
be started on a cold griddle.

● Foods to be warmed may be

placed directly on the griddle; a
high-domed metal cover, such as
an inverted metal mixing bowl,
placed over them will help store
the heat. Foods in covered dishes
or pans may also be warmed on the
griddle. Use heat-resistant dishes
only.

● Make sure the grease collector jar

and drip pan are clean before using
the griddle.

● To preserve the finish, use only

Teflon” coated, nylon or wooden

spatulas and spoons. Never use
the griddle surface as a cutting
board.

● Over a period of time, minor

scratches and some discoloration
may appear in the non-stick
coating. This will not affect the
cooking performance or the non-

stick finish.

Questions and Answers

Q. How should I store my
griddle when it is not in use?

A. To avoid marring the non-stick

finish, store griddle upright on the
edge with the terminals up to avoid
damage. If it is necessary to store it
flat, avoid placing other pans or
cookware on top.

Q. How long can foods be kept
warm with the griddle without
losing their appeal?

A. No longer than 2 hours is

recommended, to assure good food
quality and to prevent spoilage.
Delicate foods, such as eggs,
should not be kept more than 15 to
30 minutes; entrees and casseroles
may be warmed for 30 to 60
minutes. Hors d’oeuvres will stay
hot for serving up to

1

or 1% hours.
Rearrange or stir foods
occasionally, if possible.

Q. Why aren’t my foods done
even though they have cooked
the full time?

A. Under low voltage conditions,

foods may be lighter brown than
desired. Preheat the griddle for a
longer time and leave foods on the

griddle longer to attain the desired

degree of browning.

Q. Do I need special cookware
for use with my griddle?

A. Avoid using metal cookware
with sharp points or rough or sharp
edges which might damage the
non-stick-coated griddle surface.
Do not cut foods on the griddle.
Use only heat-resistant dishes
when foods in containers are to be
warmed on the griddle. For further
information on caring for your
griddle’s surface, see the Care and
Cleaning instructions.

Q. Can prolonged periods of
high heat damage my griddle’s
surface?

A. A brief preheating period is
often necessary for best results
with many foods, but leaving the
griddle on HI heat setting for more
than 10 minutes without food can
damage the non-stick coating.
Always be sure to turn control
knobs to off (0) when cooking is
completed.

Gtiddle

Cooting Gtide

Do not leave range unattended
during “preheat” (knobs turned
to “HI”) or anytime the knobs
are turned to “HI” with food on
the

Grtil

or Griddle. Most foods
will be cooked on the griddle on
the HI setting. Some foods need

to be cooked at lower settings.

2. Avoid using metal utensils with
sharp points or rough or sharp
edges which may damage the non-

stick coated griddle surface. Do
not cut foods on the griddle. Use
only heat-resistant dishes when
foods in containers

are

to be

warmed on the griddle.

1.

Suggested cooking times should

3. Preheat griddle 5 minutes, unless

be used only as a guide since

otherwise indicated in

guide

below.
variables in food may change
cooking times.

Food

Cook Time

Bacon

(1 lb.)

11-14

Beef Sttips and Cubes
(1/2 to

1

in.)

6-10

Chops,

Por~amb

(1/4 to

112

in.)

25-30

Cube Steak

4-5 per side

Eggs

Fried

4-5

Scrambled

2-3

English Muffins

Warm

3-4

Fish Fillets and Steaks

(1/4 to 1 in.)

17-24

Franks (1

lb.)

10-12

.,

French Toast

3-3fi per side

Fruit Slices (1/2 to 3/4 in.)

10-12

Ham and Canadian
Bacon

Stices

(1/4 to 1/2 in.)

8-10

Hamburgers
(3/4 in., 4 per lb.)

Medium 16-18

Well

19-21

Meatbalk (1

in.) 18-22

.,

I

Pancakes

I

2-3

I

Sandwiches, thin

2-3 per side

Sausage Links, precooked
(1 to 2 oz. each)

17-19

(4 oz. each)

19-24

Small Seafood
Shrimp, scallops, oysters

8-10

Sweet Rolls, reheating

10-15

I

Breaded

Vegetables

10-16

I

Warming and Hot Tray

Delicate foods:

I

15-30 minutes

on lowest setting.
Entrees, casseroles

and hors d’oeuvres:
up to 1 hour

Add oil or butter at end of preheat
time. Additional oil or butter may
be needed during cooking time.

4. Rearrange or turn foods over as
needed to assure even cooking.

5. Griddle settings may need to be
adjusted lower if griddle is used
for an extended time.

Comments

Do not preheat. Turn to setting 8 after half of total cooking time.

Cut strips 3 inches long and l/4-inch wide. Cut cubes

1

inch.

Use a setting lower than HI. Griddle up to 6 eggs. Avoid drain hole.

Turn over often.
Turn to setting 8 after half of total cooking time.
If bread is frozen, pierce with fork several times to absorb egg mixture.
If drained canned fruit is used, decrease time 3 to 5 minutes.

For l-inch ham steak, double cooking time.

Use a setting lower than HI. Turn over

only

once.

Avoid pressing down with spatula to retain juices.
Turn to brown on all sides.
Preheat 10 minutes. Turn after 1

X

minutes.

Use a setting lower than HI. If thicker, add

1

to 2 minutes.

Turn and rearrange as needed. For raw sausage, increase time 4 to 10 minutes,

Cook in 2 tablespoons butter, if desired. Turn and rearrange frequently.
Use a setting lower than HI. Do not preheat. cover lightly with foil.

If room temperature, griddle 5-7 minutes.
Turn over after

half of total cooking time.

To retain moisture, cover with foil or metal lid, or place food in
heat-resistant containers on griddle.

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Care and Cleating

See Cleaning Guide.

Proper care and cleaning are
important so your Component

Cooktop

System will give you
efficient and satisfactory service.
Follow these directions carefully to
help assure safe and proper
maintenance.

BE SURE ELECTRICAL
POWER IS OFF BEFORE
CLEANING ANY
COMPONENTS.

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’s section in this manual
for specific instructions.

Cleaning the Components:
Solid Disk Elements

Solid disk elements are easy to
clean because the element is raised
above the module and sealed to it.
Food spills cannot flow under the
cookware or the element. Spills

stay on the module surface where

they cool and are easy to wipe up.
Be sure the controls are off (set

at “O”) and the entire
component and the solid disk
elements are cool before

handling or cleaning. The
elements cool slowly and do not
glow red, as open coil elements do
when they are hot.

The trim rings around the elements
are stainless steel and may be

cleaned with a stainless steel

cleaner.

When cleaning solid disk

elements:

● Wash with soap and water

sparingly, using a damp cloth. Rub

in the direction of the circular

ridges.

“

Rinse completely and wipe dry.

Do not allow water to run
down around the

Sensi-TempTM

controls in the center of each
solid disk element. The water
will collect inside the
component, possibly causing
an electrical hazard or damage.

Turn elements onto dry

completely and prevent rust.

● If the elements have been

scoured, or if they appear dull, use
a paper towel to apply a small
amount of no-stick cooking spray
to help restore appearance.

If unusually dirty, the solid disk
elements can be cleaned with

scouring powder or a scouring pad
the same way as cleaning a
cast-iron skillet.

Because the solid disk elements
are cast iron, they should be kept
dry to prevent rust. Be sure the
bottom of your pan is dry before
you put it on the element. After
cleaning the elements, turn them

on a few minutes to completely

dry them.

It is normal for cast iron to lose its
luster as it ages. This will not
affect the performance or
durability of the element. Oiling
the elements from time to time will
maintain their good appearance
and help protect them from rust.

After the elements have been
cleaned, heated to dry and cooled,
you may wish to apply a small
amount of no-stick cooking spray
with a paper towel. Use a clean
paper towel to remove any excess.
Expect a little smoking the next
time the elements are turned on.

You can also buy products (such as
EGO Electrol”or

Rutland

Paste”)
to restore appearance of the solid
disk elements. Follow the
manufacturers’ instructions.

See the Cleaning Guide for
additional information.

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Grill Component

Clean the grill component after
every use. Do not put the element
into water. It cleans itself when
heated during normal use. To
remove any charred soil, clean
with a dry, stiff brush when the
element is cool. Never use steel
wool or metal scouring pads
because they may damage the
outer casing of the element.

Wash the grill grate in the sink in
soap and water. The grate may be
soaked in a solution of dishwasher
detergent and hot water. Use a non­metal scouring pad if necessary.
Do not use abrasive cleaning
products. The grill grate can also
be cleaned in a self-cleaning oven.

From time to time, you should
recondition the grate with no-stick
cooking spray. See Grill
Component section.

Wash the porcelain enamel drip
pan in the sink with soap and
water, or put it in the dishwasher.
Soak stubborn stains, then rub
gently with a scouring pad.

Do not put the drip pan in the
oven during a self-cleaning cycle.
Doing so will cause discoloration
and damage the finish.

Griddle Accessory

After cooking a greasy food, wipe
the non-stick griddle with a dry
paper towel while it is still warm.
Be careful not to burn your fingers.
When the griddle is cool, wash it
in the sink in soap and water. Use a
non-metal scouring pad if necessary.
Do not use abrasive cleaning
products. Do not wash in the
dishwasher or in any way immerse
the electrical plug and box.

To prolong the life of the griddle,
hold the plug box part of the
griddle out of the water when
cleaning.

From time to time, recondition
the griddle with no-stick cooking
spray. See Griddle Accessory
section.

It is a good idea to store the griddle
on one edge. If you lay it flat, pans
or other cookware may be put on
top and scratch the non-stick coating.

Porcelain Enamel
Grease Well

Porcelain enamel can crack or chip
with misuse. It can stain if

spillovers

of foods with a high acid

content (such as tomatoes or lemon

juice) are not cleaned up quickly.

When cleaning a porcelain enamel
grease well, be careful not to get
the electrical receptacles wet. Do
not try to fill the well with water
when cleaning. Be sure the drain
hole and tube in the grease well
are not clogged.

Grease Jars

On the underside of the grill

cooktop

component, a grease jar is

mounted to catch fat and drippings.
The lid of the jar is permanently

mounted to the bottom of the

cooktop

component box. The lid is
connected by a tube to a spout at
the front of the grease well. The jar
can be unscrewed from the lid to
be emptied and cleaned or to be
replaced. The jar is a standard
l-pint jar. Quart canning jars may
also fit.

Do not use thin-walled glass or
plastic jars, such as those having
contained food products. Such jars
could fracture.

Different foods give different
amounts of fat and drippings, so
you should inspect the jar each
time it is used. If the jar is not
emptied or replaced often enough,
the fat and drippings may
overflow. Be sure the drain hole
and tube in the grease well are
not clogged.

(continued next page)

25

Care

and Cleafing

(continued)

Brushed Stainless

Steel Finish

Wash with soap and water. For
heavy soils, first cover with a

damp cloth and let soak 30
minutes. A stainless steel cleaner

may be used.
To remove fingerprints, apply a

little baby oil or cooking oil with a

cloth or paper towel. Rub in the

same direction as the brush marks
in the stainless steel finish.

Cleaning methods described above
may prove ineffective. Stubborn
baked-on food residue or stains on

the stainless steel surfaces can be

removed by using pad-type oven

cleaners. For your safety, use
extreme caution. Oven cleaners
are caustic and can damage or

discolor most other surfaces.
Do not use spray-type oven

cleaners.

Overspray

will damage

nearby surfaces. Use newspaper

and masking tape to cover surfaces
such as back wall, control panel,

range sides, countertop, etc.

Remove grates, grill element,
porcelain enamel drip pan or
griddle.

Control Knobs

The control knobs may be
removed for cleaning.

To remove a control knob, pull it
upward off the control shaft.

Wash knobs in soap and water but
do not soak. Dry knobs as much as
possible with a clean cloth. Shake
water out of the knob stem.

Removable Downdraft Vents and Grease Filters

How to Clean Vent System

How to Clean the Filters:

The downdraft vent grille and filter
should be cleaned

frequently—

after every use is best. Before
cleaning the vent system, be sure
exhaust blower is shut off.

To remove parts for cleaning:

1.

Lift off the vent grille.

2. Rotate the latch away from the
solid edge of the filter to free the
filter. Pull out the aluminum grease
filter.

How to Clean the
Vent Grille:

To clean the vent grille, remove
it from the

cooktop

by lifting it
up. It can be cleaned by hand,
in the dishwasher or in a

self-cleaning oven.

To clean the filter, soak, then
agitate filter in hot detergent
solution prepared in the sink.
Using ammonia or other alkali will
darken the metal. Light brushing

can be used to remove embedded

dirt. Be careful not to disturb the
aluminum fabric of the filter body.

Rinse, shake and remove moisture
before replacing. It is advised that
filters should be cleaned after
every use.

Before replacing the filter into the
vent system housing, inspect and
wipe clean the housing walls. Do
not allow grease accumulation
to form.

Never operate the Vent System
without the filter in place. In

situations where flaming might
occur, the filter will retard entry of

flames into the exhaust blower.

To replace cleaned parts:

1. The round corners are the
bottom edge of the filter. Insert the
filter into the vent shaft (round

corners down) until the latch can

be rotated to secure the filter.

2. Replace the vent grille.

Gas Burner Assembly

The burner assemblies should be

washed regularly and after

spillovers.

Turn all control knobs to the off

(0) position before removing

burner parts and the drip pan.

CAUTION: DO NOT
OPERATE THE BURNER
WITHOUT ALL BURNER
PARTS CORRECTLY IN
PLACE. The electrode of the
spark igniter is exposed when
the burner cap is removed.
Contact with an exposed
igniter while a burner is
being turned on will cause a
slight electrical shock.

The burner grate, burner caps and
burner support rings can be lifted

off, making them easy to clean.
(The drip pan cannot be removed.)

Wash burner parts with an

all-

purpose, non-abrasive cleaner and

warm water. Soak stubborn soil.

Dry the burner assemblies with a

cloth—don’t reassemble them wet.

To reassemble: Place the burner

support ring onto the burner bowl
first. Before replacing the burner
cap, first examine the four notches
on its underside. One of the
notches, shaped differently from
the other three, includes an
indexing key for the spark
igniter—this notch fits over the

spark igniter. When replacing the
burner grate, make sure the bottom
of the burner grate fits securely
into a corresponding ridge in the
drip pan.

Burner grates can be cleaned by
hand or in a self-cleaning oven.
Although the burner grate is
durable, it will gradually lose its
shine, regardless of the care you
take of it. This is due to its
exposure to the high temperature
of the gas flames.

To preserve the porcelain enamel
finish as long as possible, have a

pan on the grate before you turn on

the burner, and lower the flame
when food reaches the desired
cooking temperature.

Cleaning Guide

Note: Let all components cool before touching or handling.

Part
Solid Disk Component

Solid Disk Elements

Grill Element

Porcelain Drip Pan*

Porcelain Grease Well*

Grease Collector Jar

Griddle

Waterials

to Use

)

Hot Soapy Water

I

Soft Sponge

Soft Cloth

Soap and Water
Cleansing Powder

Soap-Filled Scouring

Pac

Cello Electrol” Polish

None Required

Hot Soapy Water
Soap-Filled Scouring

Pa(

Dishwasher-Safe
Hot Soapy Water

Soap-Filled Scouring

Pa(

Hot Soapy Water
Plastic Scouring Ball
Dishwasher-Safe

Hot Soapy Water
Soft Cloth
Plastic Scouring Ball

General Directions
DO NOT USE steel wool

or abrasives on the
stainless steel of

tbe

module.

Clean the stainless steel finish and the stainless steel trim
ring that surrounds the solid disk element by following the
directions below.

For light soil, wash and rinse with soapy water and then
polish with a dry cloth.

For heavy soil, sprinkle baking soda on soiled area. Cover
with a moist cloth or paper towel and allow to sit for at least
30 minutes. Then wipe up the

baking

soda, rinse with a

damu

cloth and polish with a

d~y

cloth.

-

1

Solid disk elements should be washed with a damp cloth and then dried. Finish by

wiuin~

over lightly with cooking oil when cool. Clean ve;y dirty solid disk elements

witfi

a

l~ttle-

cleansing powder or a scouring pad. The matte black surface can be maintained by
treating it periodically with the Cello

Electrol” polish. It is available from your GE supplier.

Use the applicator to apply a very thin coating of the polish to the entire element surface.
Turn the element on high for several minutes to bake the polish on the element. When the
element is cool, rub lightly with a cloth or paper towel to remove any excess polish.

DO

NOT USE a

Spatters and spills bum away when the element is heated.

dishwasher to clean the

At the end of a meal, remove

all

cookware from the grill and

grill

element coils.

heat the soiled element at HI. Let the soil burn off about a
minute and switch the elements

to OFF. Avoid getting

cleaning materials on the element.

● DO NOT handle the element before it is completely cooled.

● DO NOT clean the plug-in element in a self-cleaning oven

or immerse it in any kind of liquid.

Let grill cool. Remove

grill

element and lift out drip pan. The drip pan may be cleaned
using one of the methods at left.
Can be cleaned in dishwasher.

Wipe clean after each use. Make sure drain hole is not blocked. Use cotton swab or
toothpick to clean drain hole. DO NOT fill the well with water to clean.

Scoop out grease with large spoon. Set jar in pan of warm water to

loosen

grease if desired.

Replace with any wide mouth canning jar. Do not use a mayonnaise jar, which could

break when hot grease drips into it.
DO NOT USE a dishwasher

●

DO NOT handle the griddle before it has completely cooled.

to clean the griddle.

● DO NOT clean the griddle in a self-cleaning oven.

DO NOT use abrasive

Keep water out of

tbe

electrical plug box. To prolong the life

cleaners.

of the griddle, hold the electrical plug box part of the
griddle out of the water when cleaning.

*Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration.

Spillovers

of these materials

should be cleaned up as soon as safely possible after cooking.

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Note: Let all components cool before touching or handling.

Part
Burner Caps

Burner Grates

Porcelain Drip Pan*
for Gas Burners

Control Knobs and
Knob Pointer Discs*

Main Brushed
Stainless Steel
Surfaces

Vent System Filters

Vent Grille Casting

Materials to Use

Soap and Water

Plastic Scouring Pad

Hot Soapy Water
Plastic Scouring Pad
Dishwasher
Self-Cleaning Oven

Hot Soapy Water
Soap-Filled Scouring Pad

Mild Soap and Water

I

Soap and Water

I

Hot Soapy Water

I

Hot Soapy Water

m

General Directions

DO NOT CLEAN

Lift out when cool. Soak 5-10 minutes, if desired, in a

IN SELF-CLEANING

solution of warm water and dishwasher detergent. Scour with

OVEN.

materials mentioned here

to remove burned-on food particles.

Wash, rinse and then polish with a dry cloth.

DO NOT USE oven
cleaners, cleansing
powders or harsh
abrasives. These may
scratch the surface.

DO NOT USE steel wool,
abrasives, ammonia, acids
or commercial oven
cleaners.

DO NOT wash in

dishwasher.

Pull off knobs. Wash gently, but do not soak. Dry and return
control knobs to

rang=.

See instructions in Controls section.

When knobs are removed, do not allow water to

run

down

inside the

cooktop

stem opening while cleaning.

If acids should

spill

on the knobs while in use, use a dry
paper towel or cloth to wipe up right away. When the surface
is cool, remove the knobs, wash and rinse.

For other spills, such as fat smatterings, etc., remove the
knobs, wash with soap and water and then rinse. Polish with
a dry cloth.

Wash, rinse and then

polish

with a dry cloth. Polish in the

direction of the brush marks.

,

Wash, rinse and then polish with a dry cloth.

*Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration.

Spillovers

of these materials

should be cleaned up as soon as safely possible after cooking.

29

PROBLEM

I

POSSIBLE CAUSE

COMPONENTS

ARE

*

Difficulty may be in the main distribution panel of your house caused by a blown

NOT FUNCTIONING circuit

fuse,

a tripped circuit breaker, the main fuse or the main circuit breaker,

PROPERLY

depending on the nature

of the power supply, If a circuit breaker is involved, reset it.

It the control box uses fuses, the circuit fuse (a

cartridge-typ~)

should be changed,

BUT ONLY BY SOMEONE FAMILIAR WITH ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS.

If,

after performing one of these procedures, the fuse blows or circuit breaker trips

again, call for service.
Note: Apartment tenants or condominium owners should request their building

management perform this check

before

calling for service,

● Controls are not properly set or wrong control is set for the component or element

you are

using.

● Entire

grill

or griddle element is not plugged in properly.

● Consider the possibility of interruption

in

gas or electric service from the utility source.

COOKTOP

*

Because the elements heat by conduction,

the

stainless

steel cooktop

surface may

FEELS HOT seem

hotter than you are used to. This is normal.

Mak@

sure flat-bottom pans am used.

SOLID DISK

N

Pans which are absolutely flat must be used. If light can be seen between the pan

ELEMENTS WILL bottom and a straight edge, the elements will not transfer heat properly.
NOT MAINTAIN A
ROLLING BOIL OR

● Pan bottoms should closely match the diameter of the heating area selected.

FRYING RATE IS NOT

FAST ENOUGH

GWLL OR GRIDDLE

●

Grill

eIement

is not plugged in solidly.

MODULE IS NOT

FUNC~ONING

● Grill or griddle element controls are not properly set.

PROPERLY

●

T~

use entire surface of grill, it is necessary to turn on front and rear controls.

FOODS STICK ● Griddle was not pre-seasoned

before

first use.

TO GRILL OR

GNDDLE

● Heat setting is too high.

● Coating of griddle has been damaged by use of sharp instruments or abrasive cleaners.

EXCESSIVE SMOKE

*

Accumulated grease in drip pan or grease

WSII,

or food soils on grate are causing

FROM

GRmLED

excessive smoke.

MEATS

● Fats not trimmed from meats prior to cooking.

SOLID DISK

● Some

smoke

and odor is normal when using solid disk elements for the first time and

ELEMENTS SMOKE

dso

after using Cello

Electrol@ cleaner.

WHILE HEATING

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consumer information service

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We’ll Be There

With

tie

purchase of your new GE appliance, receive

tie

assurance that

ifyou

ever need information or assistance

from GE,

w~ll be there. All you have to do is call–toll-free!

GEAnswer Center@

In-Home Repair

Servia

80ME$ARES
(80M32-2737)

AGE consumer service professional

will provide expert repair service,
scheduled at a time that’s convenient
for you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-operated locations offer
you service today or tomorrow, or at
your convenience

(7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

weekdays,

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Satur-

days). Our factory-trained technicians
know your appliance inside and

out–

so most repairs can be handled in just
one visit.

Service Contracts

8D@626-2224

Whatever your question about any GE

major appliance, GE Answer

Center”

information service is available to

help. Your call–and your

question–

will be answered promptly and
courteously. And you can call any

time. GE Answer

Center”

service is

open 24 hours a day,

7

days a week.

You can have the secure feeling that

GE Consumer Service will still be
there after your warranty expires. Pur­chase a GE contract while

your war­ranty is still in effect and you’ll receive
a substantial discount. With a

multiple-

year contract, you’re assured of future
service at today’s prices.

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Patis andAccessories

80&626-2002

Individu* qufified

to service their
own appliances can have needed
parts or accessories sent directly to
their home. The GE parts system pro-

vides access to over 47,000 parts... and

all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are

fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard
and Discover cards are accepted.

User maintenance instructions

contained

in

this

boo~et

cover proce-

dures intended to be performed by

any user. Other servicing

generdy

shotid

be referred to

qutified

ser­vice personnel. Caution must be
exercised, since improper servicing
may cause unsafe operation.

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kr Custome~

With

Special Needs...

80~6262000

Upon request, GE will provide Braille
controls for

avanety of GE appliances,

and a brochure to assist in planning a
barrier-free kitchen for persons with
limited

mobili~.

To obtain

tiese

items,

free of charge, call 800.626.2000.

Consumers with impaired hearing

or speech

who

have access to a

TDD

or a conventional

teletypetiter

may

call

800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322)

to request information or service.

YOUR COOKTOP

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or

cancelled

check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor
in your home to repair or replace

anypati

of the

cootiop

that fails

because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through fifth year
from date of original purchase, we
will provide, free of charge, a
replacement solid element surface
heating unit if the element fails
because of a manufacturing
defect. You pay for the service trip

to your home and

sewice labor

charges. This warranty does not
cover

Sensi-TempTM

components,

wiring, or switches.

This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for

ordina~

home use in
the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington,

D,C.

In Alaska the

warranty is the same except that it is

LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the

sewice technician’s travel

costs to your home.
All warranty

sewice will be provided

by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer

Care@

servicers during normal working
hours.

Should your appliance need

semice,

during warranty period or
beyond, call 1-800-GE-CARES
(1-800-432-2737).

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

c

Sewice trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions
about operating the product, please
contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer Center

m

800.626.2000
consumer information

sewice

. Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, gas, exhausting
and other connecting facilities.

●

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

c

Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.

●

Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOTRESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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