GE PCP932, PCP912 User Manual
PCP912
PCP932
Owner’s Manual
Cooktop
Radiant
29-5535-2 11-06 JR
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . 2–4
Operating Instructions
Bridge Surface Element . . . . . .7
Control Lock-Out . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cookware Tips . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Dual Surface Element . . . . . . . 7
Features of Your Cooktop . . . . 5
Surface Elements . . . . . . . . . 6, 7
Care and Cleaning
Control Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . 13
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . 18
Product Registration . . . . . 15, 16
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ________________
Serial # ________________
You can find them on a label
under the cooktop.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following:
■ Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in this manual.
■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your cooktop unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
■ Before performing any service, disconnect
the cooktop power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker.
■ Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
■ Have the installer show you the location of
the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy
reference.
■ Do not leave children alone—children
should not be left alone or unattended
in an area where an appliance is in use.
They should never be allowed to sit or
stand on any part of the appliance.
■ Teach children not to play with the
controls or any other part of the cooktop.
■ Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or
hang on the cooktop.
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CAUTION: Items of interest to
children should not be stored in cabinets
above a cooktop—children climbing on
the cooktop to reach items could be
seriously injured.
■ Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your cooktop.
■ Always keep dishtowels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens a safe distance
away from your cooktop.
■ Always keep wooden and plastic utensils
and canned food a safe distance away from
your cooktop. They may become hot and
could cause burns.
■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging
garments while using the appliance.
Flammable material could be ignited
if brought in contact with hot surface
elements and may cause severe burns.
■ Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp
pot holders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let pot holders
touch hot surface elements. Do not use a
towel or other bulky cloth. Such cloths can
catch fire on a hot surface element.
■ For your safety, never use your appliance
for warming or heating the room.
■ Do not use water on grease fires. Never
pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls
off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface
element by covering the pan completely
with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat
tray. Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher.
■ Flaming grease outside a pan can be
put out by covering with baking soda or,
if available, by using a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
■ When preparing flaming foods under the
hood, turn the fan on.
■ Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate on
the cooktop.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 71°C (160°F) and poultry
to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 82°C (180°F). Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against
foodborne illness.
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■ Do not touch surface elements. These
surfaces may be hot enough to burn even
though they are dark in color. During and
after use, do not touch, or let clothing or
other flammable materials contact the
surface elements or areas nearby the
surface elements; allow sufficient time
for cooling first.
■ Potentially hot surfaces include the
cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.
■ To minimize the possibility of burns,
ignition of flammable materials and
spillage, the handle of a container
should be turned toward the center
of the cooktop without extending over
any nearby surface elements.
■ Always turn the surface element control to
off before removing the cookware.
■ Use proper pan size—select cookware
having flat bottoms large enough to cover
the surface heating element. The use of
undersized cookware will expose a portion
of the surface element to direct contact
and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of cookware to surface
element will also improve efficiency.
■ Never leave surface elements unattended at
high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking
and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
■ Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for cooktop cooking; others may
break because of the sudden change in
temperature.
■ Keep an eye on foods being fried at high
or medium-high heat settings.
■ Foods for frying should be as dry as
possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture
on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble
up and over the sides of the pan.
■ Use little fat for effective shallow or
deep-fat frying. Filling the pan too full
of fat can cause spillovers when food is
added.
■ If a combination of oils or fats will be used
in frying, stir together before heating, or as
fats melt slowly.
■ Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
■ Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.
■ Never try to move a pan of hot fat,
especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until
the fat is cool.
■ Do not store flammable materials near
the cooktop.
■ Keep the hood and grease filters clean
to maintain good venting and to avoid
grease fires.
■ Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any
appliance.
■ Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s
Manual.
■ Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils or food on the cooktop when
not in use.
■ Keep cooktop clean and free of
accumulation of grease or spillovers
which may ignite.
■ Never heat unopened food containers.
Pressure buildup may make container
burst and cause injury.
■ Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings
on or near your cooktop.
■ Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the
controls have been turned off.
RADIANT SURFACE ELEMENTS
■ Avoid scratching the glass cooktop.
The cooktop can be scratched with items
such as sharp instruments, rings or other
jewelry and rivets on clothing.
■ Never use the glass cooktop surface as
a cutting board.
■ Do not place or store items on top of the
glass cooktop surface when it is not in use.
■ Be careful when placing spoons or other
stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface
when it is in use. They may become hot
and could cause burns.
■ Avoid heating an empty pan. Doing so may
damage the cooktop and the pan.
■ Do not allow water, other liquids or grease
to remain on the cooktop.
■ To minimize the possibility of burns, always
be certain that the controls for all surface
elements are at the off position and the
entire glass surface is cool before
attempting to clean the cooktop.
■ Do not operate the glass surface elements
if the glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning
solution may penetrate a broken cooktop
and create a risk of electrical shock.
Contact a qualified technician immediately
should your glass cooktop become broken.
■ Do not flame foods on the cooktop. If you do
flame foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
■ Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on
a hot surface element, be careful to avoid
steam burns. Some cleansers can produce
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
■ NOTE: We recommend that you avoid
wiping any surface element areas until they
have cooled and the indicator light has
gone off. Sugar spills are the exception
to this. Please see the Cleaning the Glass
Cooktop section.
■ To avoid possible damage to the cooking
surface, do not apply the cleaning cream
to the glass surface when it is hot.
■ After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper
towel to remove all the cleaning cream
residue.
■ Read and follow all instructions and
warnings on the cleaning cream labels.
■ Use care when touching the cooktop. The
glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat
after the controls have been turned OFF.
■ Do not stand on the glass cooktop.
■ Large scratches or impacts to glass
cooktops can lead to broken or
shattered glass.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Features of your cooktop.
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Feature Index (Features and appearances may vary.) Explained on page
Radiant Surface Elements 6
Dual Surface Element 7
Left Rear Surface Element Control Knob 6
Left Front Surface Element Control Knob 6
Control Lock Indicator Light 7
Surface Element ON Indicator Light 6
Dual Element Control Knob 7
Dual Element Selector Knob 7
Right Rear Surface Element Control Knob 6
Control Lock Knob 7
Left Front and Bridge Element 7
Bridge Element Selector Knob 7
Hot Surface Indicator Light(s) 6
PCP932
PCP912
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.
About the radiant surface elements…
The radiant cooktop features heating
elements beneath a smooth glass surface.
NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new
cooktop is used for the first time. It is caused by
the heating of new parts and insulating materials
and will disappear in a short time.
NOTE: On models with light colored glass
cooktops, it is normal for the cooking zones to
change color when hot or cooling down. This is
temporary and will disappear as glass cools to
room temperature.
The surface element will cycle on and off
to maintain your selected control setting.
It is safe to place hot cookware (from the
oven or surface) on the glass cooktop
when the surface is cool.
Even after the surface elements are
turned off, the glass cooktop retains
enough heat to continue cooking. To
avoid overcooking, remove pans from
the surface elements when the food
is cooked. Avoid placing utensils that
could become hot or plastics that could
melt on the surface element until it has
cooled completely.
■ Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable
using the cleaning cream or full strength white
vinegar.
■ Use of window cleaner may leave an
iridescent film on the cooktop. The cleaning
cream will remove this discoloration.
■ Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop.
If they drop onto the cooktop, they can cause
damage.
■ Do not use the surface as a cutting board.
■ Before using the cooktop for the first time,
clean it with Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner.
This helps protect the top and makes
cleanup easier.
■ Daily use of Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
will help keep the cooktop looking new.
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Always center the pan on the surface
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Do not slide cookware across the
cooktop because it can scratch the
glass. The glass is scratch-resistant,
not scratchproof.
How to Set
Push the knob down and turn in either
direction to the setting you want. When
the control is in any position other than
OFF, it may be rotated without pushing
it down.
At both OFF and HI the control
clicks into position. You may hear
slight clicking sounds during cooking,
indicating the control is keeping the
power level you set.
The controls for the radiant surface
elements can be set anywhere between
LO and HI for an unlimited number of
heat settings. With the infinite switch the
element cycles on and off to maintain
your selected control setting.
The ON indicator light will glow when
any surface element is on.
A HOT SURFACE indicator light will glow
when any radiant element is turned on
and will remain on until the surface is
cooled to approximately 66°C (150°F).
NOTE:
■ It comes on when the element is hot to the
touch.
■ It stays on even after the element is turned off.
■ It glows brightly until the element is cooled to
approximately 66°C (150°F).
■ Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when
you finish cooking.
Using the surface elements.
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SURFACE
COOKING
OFF CENTER
DRAGGING
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Bridge Surface Element (on some models)
You can create an oblong heated area by using
the left rear element in addition to the front
element bridge combination.
Make sure the pan rests flat on the glass
cooktop.
When the SELECTOR knob points to ,
the control knob controls both the left
front surface element and the bridge
area.
Choose pans that match the
circle/bridge area as closely as possible.
When the SELECTOR knob points to ,
the control knob controls the left front
surface element only.
Dual Surface Element
The right front surface element has 2 cooking
sizes to select from so you can match the size of
the element to the size of the cookware you are
using.
To use the large surface element, turn
the SELECTOR knob to . Push in and
turn the control knob to the desired
setting. The element will heat the entire
area contained by the larger circle.
To use the small surface element, turn
the SELECTOR knob to . Push in and
turn the control knob to the desired
setting. The element will only heat
the area inside the smaller circle.
Small
surface
element
setting
Large
surface
element
setting
Surface Elements Cycle On and Off
Surface elements will cycle on and off
to maintain the temperature you have
selected.
All radiant surface elements have a
temperature limiter that protects the
glass cooktop from getting too hot.
The temperature limiter may cycle the
elements off while cooking if:
■ The pan boils dry.
■ The pan bottom is not flat.
■ The pan is off-center.
■ There is no pan on the element.
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Control Lock-Out (appearance may vary)
To lock the cooktop and prevent
unwanted use, turn the control lock
knob to LOCK. An indicator light will
glow to show that the cooktop is locked.
To unlock, press and turn the knob to
UNLOCK.
In the locked position, the cooktop will
produce an audible sound if any control
knob is set to a position other than OFF.
Selecting types of cookware.
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
Stainless Steel:
recommended
Aluminum:
heavyweight pans recommended
Good conductivity. Aluminum residue
sometimes appears as scratches on the
cooktop but can be removed if cleaned
immediately. Because of its low melting
point, thin weight aluminum should not
be used.
Copper:
recommended
Copper Bottoms:
usable, but not recommended
Pans with copper bottoms may leave
residue appearing as scratches. Remove
any residue immediately after use. Do not
let a pot boil dry. Overheated metal can
bond to the glass cooktop and leave a
permanent stain if it is not removed
immediately.
Porcelain Enamel-Covered Cast Iron:
recommended
As long as the cookware is covered
completely with porcelain enamel, this
cookware is recommended. Caution is
recommended for cast-iron cookware
that is not completely covered with
smooth porcelain enamel, since it may
scratch the glass ceramic cooktop.
Glass-Ceramic:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.
Stoneware:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.
Use pans that match the diameter of the
surface element. Cooking performance
will not be as good if the cookware is
either smaller or larger than the
surface element.
Check pans for flat bottoms by
using a straight edge.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged
or warped bottoms are not
recommended.
For Best Results
■ Place only dry pans on the surface
elements. Do not place lids on the
surface elements, particularly wet lids.
■ Do not use woks that have support
rings. This type of wok will not heat on
glass surface elements.
■ We recommend that you use only a
flat-bottomed wok. They are available
at your local retail store. The bottom
of the wok should have the same
diameter as the surface element
to ensure proper contact.
■ 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.
Do not place wet pans
on the glass cooktop.
Do not use woks with support
rings on the glass cooktop.
Use flat-bottomed woks
on the glass cooktop.
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Note: Flat-bottomed canners are
required for glass cooktops.
Pots that extend beyond 2.5 cm (1″)
of the surface element’s circle are not
recommended for most surface
cooking. However, when canning with
water-bath or pressure canner, largerdiameter pots may be used. This is
because boiling water temperatures
(even under pressure) are not harmful
to the cooktop surfaces surrounding
the surface elements.
HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGEDIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER
LARGE-DIAMETER POTS FOR
FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER
THAN WATER. Most syrup or sauce
mixtures—and all types of frying—cook
at temperatures much higher than
boiling water. Such temperatures
could eventually harm the glass
cooktop surfaces.
Be sure the canner fits over the
center of the surface element.
If your cooktop or its location
does not allow the canner to be
centered on the surface element,
use smaller diameter pots for good
canning results.
Flat-bottomed canners must be
used. Do not use canners with
flanged or rippled bottoms (often
found in enamelware) because
they don’t make enough contact
with the surface elements and take
a long time to boil water.
When canning, use recipes
and procedures from reputable
sources. Reliable recipes and
procedures are available from
the manufacturer of your canner;
manufacturers of glass jars for
canning, such as Ball and Kerr
brand; and the United States
Department of Agriculture
Extension Service.
Remember that canning is a
process that generates large
amounts of steam. To avoid burns
from steam or heat, be careful
when canning.
NOTE: If your house has low voltage,
canning may take longer than expected,
even though directions have been carefully
followed. The process time will be
shortened by:
(1) using a pressure canner, and
( 2) starting with HOT tap water for fastest
heating of large quantities of water.
CAUTION:
■ Safe canning requires that harmful
microorganisms are destroyed and
that the jars are sealed completely.
When canning foods in a water-bath
canner, a gentle but steady boil must be
maintained for the required time. When
canning foods in a pressure canner, the
pressure must be maintained for the
required time.
■ After you have adjusted the controls,
it is very important to make sure the
prescribed boil or pressure levels are
maintained for the required time.
■ Since you must make sure to process the
canning jars for the prescribed time, with
no interruption in processing time, do not
can on any cooktop surface element if
your canner is not flat.
Observe the Following Points in Canning
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Care and cleaning of the cooktop.
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.
Control Knobs
The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
Make sure the knobs are in the OFF
positions and pull them straight off the
stems for cleaning.
The knobs can be cleaned in a
dishwasher or they may also be washed
with soap and water. Make sure the inside
of the knobs are dry before replacing.
Replace the knobs, in the OFF position to
ensure proper placement.
Clear groove
Spring
clip
Molded rib
How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape
Carefully grasp a corner of the protective
shipping film with your fingers and slowly
peel it from the appliance surface. Do not
use any sharp items to remove the film.
Remove all of the film before using the
appliance for the first time.
To assure no damage is done to the
finish of the product, the safest way to
remove the adhesive from packaging tape
on new appliances is an application of a
household liquid dishwashing detergent.
Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak.
NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from all
parts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.
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Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)
Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch
the surface.
To clean the stainless steel surface,
use warm sudsy water or a stainless steel
cleaner or polish. Always wipe the surface
in the direction of the grain. Follow the
cleaner instructions for cleaning the
stainless steel surface.
To inquire about purchasing stainless
steel appliance cleaner or polish, or to
find the location of a dealer nearest you,
please call our toll-free number:
Mabe Canada Parts Center 1.888.261.3055
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Cleaning the glass cooktop. www.GEAppliances.ca
The Ceramic Cooktop Scraper and
all recommended supplies are
available through our dealers or
through a Mabe Canada Parts Store.
NOTE: Do not use a dull or nicked
blade.
Use a Cleaning Pad for Ceramic
Cooktops.
Clean your cooktop after
each spill. Use Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner.
WARNING: DAMAGE to your glass
surface may occur if you use scrub pads other
than those recommended.
Allow the cooktop to cool.
Spread a few drops of Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner on the entire
burned residue area.
Using the included Cleaning Pad for
Ceramic Cooktops, rub the residue
area, applying pressure as needed.
If any residue remains, repeat the
steps listed above as needed.
For additional protection, after all
residue has been removed, polish
the entire surface with Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner and a paper towel.
Normal Daily Use Cleaning
ONLY use Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on
the glass cooktop. Other types of cleaners
may not be as effective.
To maintain and protect the surface of
your glass cooktop, follow these steps:
Before using the cooktop for the
first time, clean it with Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner. This helps protect
the top and makes cleanup easier.
Daily use of Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner will help keep the cooktop
looking new.
Shake the cleaning cream well.
Apply a few drops of Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner directly to the
cooktop.
Use a paper towel for Ceramic
Cooktops to clean the entire
cooktop surface.
Use a dry cloth or paper towel
to remove all cleaning residue.
No need to rinse.
NOTE: It is very important that you DO NOT heat
the cooktop until it has been cleaned thoroughly.
Burned-On Residue
Allow the cooktop to cool.
Use a single-edge razor blade scraper
at approximately a 45° angle against
the glass surface and scrape the soil.
It will be necessary to apply pressure
to the razor scraper in order to
remove the residue.
After scraping with the razor scraper,
spread a few drops of Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner on the entire
burned residue area. Use the
Cleaning Pad to remove any
remaining residue.
For additional protection, after all
residue has been removed, polish
the entire surface with Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner and a paper towel.
Heavy, Burned-On Residue
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