GE PGP966SET5SS, PGP966SET4SS, PGP966SET2SS, PGP966DET5BB, PGP966DET4BB Owner’s Manual

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CooktopsBuilt-In Gas
		Safety Instructions. . . . .	. . 2–4
		Operating Instructions
		Control Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . 5
		Cookware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 6
		Dual Stack Burner . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . 5
		Flame Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 6
		Lighting a Burner. . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 5
		PowerBoil™ Burner . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . 5
		Sealed Gas Burners . . . . . . . . .	. . . . 5
		Care and Cleaning
		Burners and
		Cooktop Electrodes. . . . . . . . . .	. . . . 8
		Burner Bases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . 8
		Burner Caps and Heads . . . . .	. . . . 8
		Burner Grates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . 9
		Burner Head and
		Cap Replacement . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . 9
		Control Knobs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . 7
		Electrodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . 8
		Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10, 11
		Porcelain Enamel Cooktop. . .	. . . . 7
		Shipping Film and Tape. . . . . .	. . . . 7
		Stainless Steel Surfaces . . . . .	. . . . 7
		Troubleshooting Tips . .	12, 13
		Consumer Support
		Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . .	. . 20
		Ownership Registration
		for Customers in
		Canada only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15, 16
		Warranty (Canada) . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 19
		Warranty (U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 18
		Write the model and serial
		numbers here:
		Model # ______________
		Serial # _______________
		You can find them on a label
		under the cooktop.
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Owner’s Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, 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 appliance.

-Do not install this product with air curtain hood or other range hood that blows air down on the cooktop. Airflow may interfere with operation of gas burners resulting in fire or explosion hazard.

-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

■Do not try to light any appliance.

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

■Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

■If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

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

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WARNING GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven.

■Use this appliance for its intended purpose as described in this owner’s manual.

■Have your cooktop installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with the provided installation instructions. Any adjustment and service should be performed only by qualified gas appliance installers or service technicians. Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your cooktop unless it is specifically recommended in this manual.

■Your cooktop is shipped from the factory set for use with natural gas. It can be converted for use with Propane (LP) gas. If required, these adjustments must be made by a qualified technician in accordance with the installation instructions and local codes. The agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion.

■Have the installer show you the location of the cooktop gas shut-off valve and how to turn it off if necessary.

■Before performing any service, unplug the cooktop or disconnect the power supply at the household

distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker.

■Be sure all packing materials are removed from the product before operating to prevent ignition of these materials.

■Avoid scratching or impacting glass cooktop. Doing so may lead to glass breakage. Do not cook on a product with broken glass. Shock, fire or cuts may occur.

■Do not leave children alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to climb, sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

■Do not store items of interest to children above the cooktop - children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.

■Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the cooktop.

■8VHRQO\GU\SRWKROGHUV³PRLVWRUGDPSSRWKROGHUVRQ hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holders touch surface burners or burner grates,

■Be careful not to touch hot surfaces of the cooktop. Potentially hot surfaces include burners, grates, and cooktop.

■Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury.

■&RRNPHDWDQGSRXOWU\WKRURXJKO\³PHDWWRDWOHDVWDQ internal temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least an internal temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE COOKTOP

■Do not store or use flammable materials near the cooktop, including paper, plastic, pot holders, linens, wall coverings, curtains, drapes and gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids.

■Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. Avoid storing commonly used items in cabinets above the cooktop and be careful when

reaching over the cooktop. Clothing in close proximity to burners or hot surfaces may ignite causing severe burns.

■Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the cooktop. Grease on the cooktop may ignite.

■Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter.

WARNING IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS

TO PREVENT INJURY AND FIRE SPREADING:

■Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface burner by covering the pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. If necessary, use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foamtype fire extinguisher.

WARNING COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

■Never leave the surface burners unattended at medium or high heat settings. Foods, especially oily foods, may ignite resulting in fire that could spread to surrounding cabinets.

■Never leave oil unattended while frying. If allowed to heat beyond its smoking point, oil may ignite resulting in fire that may spread to surrounding cabinets. Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to monitor oil temperature.

■To avoid oil spillover and fire, use a minimum amount of oil when shallow pan-frying and avoid cooking frozen foods with excessive amounts of ice.

■Use proper pan size and avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware that is matched to the size of the burner. Burner flames should be adjusted so that they do not extend beyond the bottom of the pan. Excessive flame may be hazardous.

■Always use the LITE position when igniting the top burners and make sure the burners have ignited.

■When using glass/ceramic cookware, make sure it is suitable for cooktop service; others may break because of sudden change in temperature.

■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 nearby burners.

■When preparing flaming foods under a hood, turn the fan on.

■Do not use a wok with a round metal support ring. the ring may trap heat and block air to the burner resulting in a carbon monoxide hazard.

■Do not attempt to lift the cooktop. Doing so may damage the gas tubing to the surface burners resulting in a gas leak and risk of fire.

■When disabling Gas/Control Lockout (on some models), make sure the surface controls are set to the OFF position. This will prevent unintended gas flow from the burners.

■Do not use aluminum foil to cover the grates or line any part of the cooktop. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning, overheating of the cooktop surfaces, or a potential fire hazard.

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Using the cooktop burners.

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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

UNLOCK

LOCK

CONTROL LOCK

Control Lock (on some models)
To lock the cooktop and prevent unwanted use,	When locked, the cooktop will sound if any
turn the control lock knob counterclockwise to	control knob is set to any position other than
LOCK. An indicator light will glow to show that	OFF.
the cooktop is locked.	To unlock, turn the control lock knob to
	UNLOCK.

How to Light a Burner

Make sure the control lock knob is in the UNLOCK position.

Your cooktop burners are lit by electric ignition, eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with constantly burning flames.

Push the control knob down and turn it to the LITE position. After the burner ignites, turn the knob to adjust the flame size. To turn the burner off, turn the knob clockwise as far as it will go, to the OFF position.

■Check to be sure the burner you turn on is the one you want to use.

■Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking.

■In case of a power failure, you can light the burners with a match. Hold a lit match to the burner; then push in and turn the control

knob to the LITE position. Use extreme caution when lighting burners this way. Burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally.

■Do not operate the 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.

■Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you place your hand, a pot holder, cleaning cloths or other materials on them.

Sealed Gas Burners

The smallest burner in the right rear and the	The medium (left rear) and the large (left front)
center burner (on some models) are the simmer	burners are the general-purpose burners that
burners. These burners can be turned down	can be turned down from HI to LO to suit a
to LO or SIMMER (depending on model) for a	wide range of cooking needs.
very low setting. They provide precise cooking
performance for delicate foods such as sauces
or foods that require low heat for a long
cooking time.

Dual Stack Burner (on some models)

The extra large right front burner has maximum heating and precise simmer capability. It can be turned down from PowerBoil™ to SIMMER for a wide range of cooking applications.

PowerBoil™ Burner (on some models)

The extra large right front burner has special	up the sides of the cookware. This feature is
PowerBoil™ settings. This feature should only be	designed to quickly bring large amounts of
used with cookware 11sor larger in diameter,	liquid in pots 11sor larger in diameter to a boil.
and flames should never be allowed to extend

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Using the cooktop burners.

How to Select Flame Size

For safe handling of cookware, never let the flames extend up the sides of the cookware.

Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat. The flame size on a gas burner should match the cookware

you are using.

Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookware is wasted and only serves to heat the handle.

Use a flat-bottomed wok.

Wok This Way

We recommend that you use a 14-inch or smaller flat-bottomed wok. They are available at your local retail store.

Only a flat-bottomed wok should be used. Make sure the wok bottom sits flat on the grate.

Do not use a wok support ring. Placing the ring over the burner or grate may cause the burner to work improperly, resulting in carbon monoxide levels above allowable standards. This could be dangerous to your health.

Cookware

Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is recommended because it heats quickly and evenly. Most foods brown evenly in aluminum cookware. Use saucepans with tight-fitting lids when cooking with minimum amounts of water.

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

Glass: There are two types of glass cookware: those for oven use only and those for cooktop cooking (saucepans, coffee and tea pots). Glass conducts heat very slowly.

Cast Iron: If heated slowly, most cookware will give satisfactory results.

Heatproof Glass-Ceramic: Can be used for either surface or oven cooking. It conducts heat very slowly and cools very slowly. Check cookware manufacturer’s directions to be sure it can be used on a gas cooktop.

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 cookware usually works satisfactorily if it is used with medium heat as the manufacturer recommends.

Home Canning Tips

Be sure the canner is centered over the burner.

To prevent burns from steam or heat, use caution when canning.

Use recipes and procedures from reputable sources. These are available from manufacturers such as Ball® and Kerr® and the Department of Agriculture Extension Service.

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