GE PP932TM2WW Owner's Manual

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Safety Instructions ....... 9-4

Operating Instructions

Bridge Surface Element ...... 8

Control Lock-Out ........... 9

Cookware Tips .......... 10, 11

Dual Surface Element ....... 8

Features of Your Cooktop . . . 5, 6

Surface Elements ......... 7-9

Tri-Ring Surface Element . . .8, 9
_'arming Zone

Surface Element ............ 9

Care and Cleaning

Control Knobs ............ 19

Glass Cooktop .......... 13, 14

Stainless Steel Surfaces ...... 19

Troubleshooting Tips ...... 15

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ......... 90

Product Registration ..... 17, 18

X4'arrantv ................. 19

PPg12
PP932
PP942
PP962
PP972

Write the model and serial

numbers here:

Model #
Serial #

You can lind them on a label

under the cooktop.

49-80413-1 12-06JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

For your safe_ 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 fife.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precaufions should be followed, including
the following:

iJii:iUse this appliance only fbr its intended use as

described in this manual.

!?:Do not attempt to repair or replace any

part of }our cooktop unless it is specificall)

recommended in this manual. All other

servicing should be referred to a qualified

technician.

_: Befbre perfbm)ing any se,s'ice, disconnect

the cooktop power supply at the household
distribution panel by remofing the fuse oi

switching off the circuit breaker.

iJii:iBe sure your q)pliance is properly installed

and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions. This appliance must be supplied
with the proper voltage and flequenc> and

connected m an indMdual, properly grounded

b,,qnch circuit, protected by a ci,vuit breaker

or fllse acceptable fbr the indicated wattage
on the name plate.

CAUTION: temsofi.te,esttochild,e.

should not be sm,ed in cabinets above a
cooktop--children climbing on the cooktop

to reach items could be seriously injured.

iJii:i.Mwayskee I) combustible wall coxefings,

cu,tains or &'apes a safe distance fiom

your cooktop.

_: Always keeI)dishtowels, dish cloths, pot holdeIs

and other linens a safe distance away fiom your
cooktop.

iJii:i_Mwavskeq) wooden and plastic utensils and

canned fbod a safe distance away fiom your
cooktop. They may become hot and could

cause b/lIns.

iJii:iNever wear loose4itting or hanging gam_ents

while using the appliance. Ie]ammable material

could be ignited if brought in contact with hot
Stlif_]ceelenlents and ina'_cause seveie btlIns.

iJii:iUse only dU pot holdeL_--moist or damp pot

holders on hot surfi/ces may result in burns
flom steam. Do not let pot holde,s touch hot

surf_/ce elements. Do not use a towel or other
bulD cloth. Such cloths can catch fire on a hot

surf_/ce element.

Name plate location

iJ_i:iHave the installer show you the location of

the circuit breaker or fl_se. Maik it for easy
refbrence.

iJii:iDo 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.

iJii:iDo not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on

the cooktop.

iJi;:iFor your safety, never use your appliance %r

wa,lning or heating the room.

_: Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up

a flaming pan. Turn the controls offl Smother a
flmning pan on a smfilce elelnent by coveting
the pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie
sheet or flat tva> Use a multi-puq)ose dU
chelnical or fbamwpe extinguisher.

lqaming grease outside a pan can be put out
by coveting with baking soda oi, if available,
by using a muld-puq)ose d,_"chelnical or

fbam-t)pe fire extinguisher

iJii:iDo not flame fbods on the cooktop. If you do

flmne foods under the hood, tuin the tim on.

!?:Do not let cooking grease oi other flammable

materials accumulate on the cooktop.

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WARNING!

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

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_{;:Do not touch surtZace 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 corrtact the
surface elements or areas nearby tire

surface elements; allow sufficient time
for cooling first.

Potentially hot surfaces include the
cooktop and areas tZacing the cooktop.

_::To minimize tire possibility of btli]ls,

ignition of flammable materials arrd
spillag>, the handle of a container

should be turned toward the center
of rim cooktop without exmnding ox>r

arty nearby sui_,tce elements.

_{_Always t/xi]l tire surtZace element cormol to

off betbx> x>moving the cookware.

J; Use proper pan size--select cookwm>

having fiat bottoms larg> enouO_ to cox>r
tire surthce heating element. The use of

undersized cookware will expose a portion
of tire surtZace element m direct contact

and m W resuh ira igafidon of clothing.
Proper x>lationship of cookware m surface

element will also improx> efficiency

J; Nexer leme surthce elements unattended at

high heat setdng:s. Boilovers cause smoking
arrd greasy spillovers flint m W catch on fire.

_{;:Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,

earthenware or other glazed corrtainers ax>
suitable fox cookmp cooking; odmrs may
break because of the sudden chang> in "

temperature.

J; Kee I) an eye on foods being fried at high

or medium-blOt heat setting:s.

_{;:Foods tbr fl-ying should be as &w as

possible. Frost on flozen foods or moisture
on fl>sh foods can cause hot tzat m bubble

up and ox>r the sides of the pan.

q_{_Use little fat fox effectixe shallow or

deep-tZat flTing. Filling the pan too Rill
of tht can cause spilloxers when food is

added.

_{;:If a combination of oils or thts will be used

in flwing, stir tog>ther 1)>fore heating, or as
fats meh slowly.

J; Alwws heat fat slowly, arrd watch as it heats.
J; Use a deep l_at themromemr whenex>r

possible m p_>x>nt ox>rheating fat beyond
the smoMng point.

J; Nex>r tU m move a pan of hot tzat,

especially a deep tilt flTer $_'ait unul
tire tilt is cool.

_?{::Do not store flammable mamfials near

the cooktop.

_?{::Kee I) tire hood arrd grease filters clean

to maintain g_od x>nfing and to avoid
grease flx>s.

_?_::Do not store or use combustible mamrials,

gasoline or other flammable vapors arrd
liquids in the vicinity of this or arty

appliance.

_:;Clean only parts lismd in this Owner's

Manual.

J; Do not leave paper products, cooking

utensils or food on the cooktop when
not in use.

_]{;:Kee I) cooktop clean arrd flee of

accumulation of grease or spillox>rs

which m W ignite.

J; Nm>r heat unopened food containers.

Pressure buildup m W make container
burst arrd cause irljury.

_{;:Nm>r leave jars or cans of fiat dlJpping:s

on or near your cookmp.

J; Ne_>r use your appliance fox wanning or

heating the room.

COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...

Cookmeat andpoultry thoroughly--meat to at leastan INTERNALtemperatureof 160°Fandpoultry
toat least an INTERNALtemperatureof 180°ECookingto thesetemperaturesusuallyprotectsagainst

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

RADIANTSURFACEELEMENTS

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

_7{::Avoid scratching the glass cooktop.

The cooktop can be scratched with imms
such as sharp insuuments, dngs or other

jeweh T and ri\ets on clothing.

;f?:':Nexer use tile glass cooktop sur/_ace as

a cutting board.

_7{_:Do not place or store items on top of the

glass cooktop surfi_ce when it is not in use.

_{_;Be carefld when placing spoons or other

stirring utensils on glass cooktop surlhce

when it is in use. They may become hot

and could cause bums.

_fi:,iAvoid heating an empty pan. Doing so may

damage the cooktop and the pan.

_fi:,iDo not allow watel, other liquids or grease

to remain on the cooktop.

_i:,:To minimize die possibili U of bums, always

be certain flint the controls for all surfime
elements aie at file off position and the

enfiie glass sniface is cool befoIe
atmmpdng m clean file cookmp.

_?{:_Do not operam dm glass sur/_ace elements

if die glass is broken. Spillox>rs or cleaning
solution m W penetram a broken cooktop

and cream a risk of electncal shock.
Contact a qualified technician immediately

should your glass cooktop become broken.

_?{:_Clean the cooktop v,,ifl_caution. If a wet

spong_ or clod_ is used to wipe spills on
a hot surface element, be carefld to axoid

smam bums. Some cleansers can produce
noxious fllmes if applied to a hot sur/_ace.

NOTE."_a:e recommend flint you axoid

wiping any sur/_ace element areas until dley
have cooled and the indicator light has

g_ne off. Sugarspills are the exception

to this. Please see the Cleaning the Glass
Cooktop secdon.

_{_To axoid possible damage to the cooking

surfime, do not apply the cleaning cream
to tile glass surfi_ce when it is hot.

_{:_After cleaning, use a d_T cloth or paper

towel to remoxe all the cleaning cream
residue.

_fi:,:Read and follow all instnmtions and

warnings on the cleaning cream labels.

_fi:,iUse care when touching the cooktop. The

glass surfi_ce of the cooktop will retain heat
after the controls haxe been turned OFF.

_fi:,iDo not stand on the glass cooktop.
_fi:,:i,arge scratches or impacts to glass

cooktops can lead to broken or
shattered glass.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMAtiONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Featuresof your36"cooktop, ge.com

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

PP972 ?

PP962 ?

FeatureIndex (Featuresand appearances may vary.) Explainedonpage

Single Sm_lh('e Element 7

Dual Surli_ce Element 8

Tfi-Ring Sm_i_ce Element 8, 9

i,efl Rear Surli_ce Element Control Knob 7

_Mmning Zone Sm'li_ce Element 9

Control i,ock Indicator light 9

@ Sm_i_ce Element ON Indicator i,ight 7

O (_enter or Tfi-Ring Sui_lhce Elelnent Control Knob 9

O Dual Stlrlilce Element Control Knob 8

Right Rear Sm_hce Element Control Knob 7

Control i,ock Knob 9

O i,efl Front and Bridge Sm_i_ce Element 8

O Bridge/I,efl Front Sui_lhce Element Control Knob 8

Featuresof your30"cooktop.

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

PP932 ? PP942 T

FeatureIndex (Features and appearances may vary.)

O Single SuHhce Element

@ Dual Surfi_ce Element

O I,ett Rear Surli_ce Element Control Knob

O i,efl Front SuHi_ce Element Control Knob

O Control i,ock Indicator Light

O Stmfi_ce Element ON Indicator i,ight

Dual Sm'li_ce Element Control Knob

Dual Sm'li_ce Element Selector Knob

Right Rear Stmfhce Element Control Knob

Control i,ock Knob

I,ett Front and Bridge Stmfi_ce Element

O Bridge Stmfi_ce Element Selector Knob

Tfi-Ring Stmfi_ce Element

Tfi-Ring Stmfi_ce Element Selector Knob

Tfi-Ring Stmfi_ce Element Control Knob

Explainedonpage

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8

7
7

8

7

8

8

7

9

8

8

8,9

8
9

@ i,efl Front/Bridge SuHhce Control Knob

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Usingthe surface elements, gecom

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

How to Set

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Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.

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 d()wn.

At both OFF and HI the control

clicks into position. Y)u may hear
slight clicking sounds during cooking,

indicating the control is keeping the
power level you set.

The controls tot the radiant suitilce
elements can be set anywhere between

LOand Hl lor an unlimited number of
heat settings. With the infinite sMtch the

element c)'cles on and off to maintain

your selected control setting,

About the radiant surface elements...

The radiant cooktop leattu'es heating

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elements beneath a smooth glass surti_ce.

NOTE:A sh)htodor/snormalwhenanew
cooktopis usedforthefkst time./t iscausedby
theheatingofnewpartsandinsulatingmaterials
andwi//disappearinashorttime.

NOTE:Onmodelswithh)htco/oredglass
cooktops,it isnormalforthecookingzonesto
changecolorwhenhotorcodingdown.Thisis
temporaryandwi//disappearasglasscoolsto
roomtemperature.

The sm_hce element will cycle on and off
to maintain )our selected control setting.

The ELEMENTON indicator light Mll
glow when anysurti_ce element is on.

A HOTSURFACEindicator light will glow

when anv radiant element is turned on
and will remain on until the surti_ce is

cooled to approximately 150°17.

NOTE:

::Ji::Itcomesonwhentheelementishot tothe

touch.

!_::/tstaysonevenafterthedement/sturnedoff.
_: Itg/owsbrightlyuntilthedementiscoded to

approx/knately150°£

::Ji::BesureyouturnthecontrolknobtoOFFwhen

youfinishcooking.

iJi::Waterstains(mineraldeposits)areremovable

usingthecleaningcreamorfull strengthwhite
vinegar

iJi::Useof windowcleanermayleavean

indescentfilmonthecooktop.Thecleaning
creamwi//removethisdiscoloration.

iJi::Don'tstoreheavyitemsabovethecooktop.

If theydropontothecooktop,theycancause
damage.

!i>Donotusethesurfaceasacuttingboard

Always center the pan on flTesurface
element you are using.

Do not sfide cookware across the
cooktop because it can scratch the

glass. Theglass is scratch-resistant,
not scratchprooL

It is sate to place hot cookware (fl'om the
oven or smtiace) on the glass cooktop

when the smtiace is cool.

Even alter the surti_ce elements are
turned off, the glass cooktop retains

enough heat to continue cooking. To
avoid ovei'cooking_ i'elilOVe p_lns Ji'OlIl

the surtilce elements when the food
is cooked. Avoid pladng utensils that

could become hot or plastics that could
melt on the smthce element tmtil it has

cooled completely.

Usingthe surface elements.

Thedual surfaceelementhas2 cookingsl2estoselectfromso youcanmatchthesl2eof theelementto the sl2eof the cookwareyouareusing.

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Dual Surface Element with Selector Knob (onsomemodels)

To use the lmge surfi_ce element, mrn

the SELECTORknob to _. Push in and

turn the control knob to the desired
setting. The element will heat the entire

Small _ @_qm--- Large
surface_,_ surface

eler[lent _ element
setting setting

area contained b)' the larger circle.

Dual Surface Element without Selector Knob (onsomemodels)

To use the small sm_fi_ce element, mm the
control knob to the e settings.

To rise the large Stlrfilce element, ttlrn the
control knob to the @ settings.

Bridge Surface Element with Selector Knob (onsomemodels)

Youcancreateanoblongheatedareabyusing

theleft rearelementinadditiontothefront
elementbndgecombination.

4" _ Make sm'e the pan rests fiat on the glass

O,[_? Whe,, the SELECTORk,,obpoints u, _,

__ _ _ tile control knob controls both the left

_o "_a _ front smti_ce element and the bridge area.

To use the small surfi_ce element, tm'n

the SELECTORknob to e. Push in and

mrn the control knol) to the desired
setting. The element will only heat

the area inside the smaller circle.

Choose pans that match the
circle/b_idge area as closely as possible.

\_llen tile SELECTOR knob points to _,
the control knob controls the left ti'ont

sm'fi_ce element only.

Bridge Surface Elementwithout Selector Knob (onsome models)

Make sure the pan rests fiat on the glass
cooktop.

To use the bridge elelnent, push and
mrn the control knob to _, stopping at

the desired settings.

TheTri-Ringsurfaceelement offers3 cookingareas to match the sloeof thecookwareyouareusing.

Tri-Ring Surface Element with Selector Knob (onsomemode/s)

To use the largest cooking area, turn the To use the smallest cooking area, turn
SELECTOR knob to _ . Push and mrn the SELECTOR knob to ®. Push and turn

the control knob to the desired settiw, the contrF)l knob to the desired setting

® To use the n/edium cooking area, turn heating area.

the SELECTORknob to ® .

Push dF)wn and mrn the control knob to
the desired setting.

Choose pans that match the
circle/bridge area as closely as possible.

To use the left front stu_fi_ce element onl);
push and mrn the control knob to _,

stopping at the desired settings.

This will activate only the smallest inside

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#i-Ring Surface Element without Selector Knob (onsome models)

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To use tile large surli_ce element,
push and turn tile center control knob
clockwise to _, stopping at tile desired
setting. This will acfi\:_te the entire

heating area.

To use tile medium sudace element,
push and turn tile center control knob

clockwise to @ , stopping at the desired

Surface Elements Cycle On and Off

S/n_i_ce elements "_ill c}cle on and off
to maintain tile temperature }ou have

selected.

_MI radimlt sm'filce elements have a

temperatm'e limiter that protects tile

,glass cooktol ) from ,getting, too hot ,

Control Lock-Out (appearance may vary)

To lock tile cooktop and prevent
tmwanted use, turn tile control lock knob

to I,OCK. An indicator light will glow to

show that the cooktop is locked.

setting. This will activate tile medium-size
heating area.

To use the smallest s/m'i_ce element,
push and mrn tile center control knob

clockwise to o, stopping at the desired
setting. This will activate the smallest,

inside heating area.

Tile temperature limiter may cycle tile
elements off while cooldng iP

_: Thepanboils dn/
::;:ii:Thepanbottom is not f/a£
_: ThepanIsoff-center
::Ji::Thereis no panonthee/emenL

To tmlock, press and tm'n tile knob to
UNI,OCK.

In tile locked position, tile cooktop xfill
produce an audible s(mnd if any control

knob is set to a position other tl'mn OFF.

Warming Zone Surface Element (onsomemodels)

To rise tile WalIlling zone S/li'][ilce

element, push and mrn tile WARMING
ZONE control knob, stopping at tile
desired setting (HI, MED or I,O).

FoodType ControlSetting

Breads/Pastries L (LOW)
Sauces t (LOW)

Soups(cream) L (LOW)
Stews L (LOW)

Vegetables L (LOW)

HotBeverages H (HIGH)
Soups(liquid) H (HIGH)

Thechartabove shows lbitlal suggestedsettlbgs

only Thetemperature,typeandamount of food,
andthetimeheld will affect thequafity of the

food
CAUTION:Donotwarmfoodonthe

WARMINGZONEformorethantwohours.

Do notuseplastic wrap tocover food Plastic
maymelt onto thesurface and be ven/difficult

to remove.

Useonlycookwarerecommendedfor
top-of-rangecooking.

Tile WARMING ZONEwill kee I) hot,
cooked t0od at serving teml)eramre.

_Mwavs start with hot fi)od. Do not use to
heat cold food. Placing uncooked or cold

food on the warming zone could result in
foodbome illness.

For best results, all food on tile

WARMINGZONEshould be covered with

a lid or aluminum foil. When wam/ing
pastries or breads, tile cover should be

vented to allow moisture to escape.

_Mwa}s use I)otholdets or oven mitts when
rei/lo\'ing food fl'OIl/ tile WARMINGZONE

as cookware and plates will be hot.

A hot surfilce indicator light will glow
when the glass SlWtime is hot and will

remain on tmti] the stm'i_ce has cooled
below 150°E

Selectingtypesofcookware.

The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.

PorcelainEnamel-CoveredCastIron:

recommended

Stainless Steel'.

" Aluminum:

Check pans for flat bottoms by heavywelght pans recommended
using a straiglTt edge.

Good conducti\'i_'. J_dt/Illint/ll/ residue
sometimes appemN as scratches 011 the
cooktop but can be removed ff cleaned

immediately. Beta use ()f its l()w melting
point, thin weight ahmfinum should not

be used.

Copper:

recommended

CopperBottoms:

usable,butnotrecommended

Pans with copper bottoms Inav leave
residue appearing as scratches. Relnove

anv residue ilmnediatelv atter use. Do not
let a pot boil dry: Overheated metal can

bond to the glass cooktop and leave a
i)emmi_ent stain if it is not relnoved

ilmnediatelv:

Pans wifl7rounded, curved, ridged
or warped bottoms are not

recommended.

recommended

_s long as the cookware is covered

completely with porceMn enamel, this
cookware is recommended. Caution is

recomlnended fi)r cast-ii'on cookware
that is not colnpletely covered with

slnooth porcelain enalnel, since it inav
scratch the glass ceramic cooktop.

Glass-Ceramic:

usable, but not recommended

Poor pei_timnalwe. May scratch the

st/I_iIce,

Stoneware;
usable,butnotrecommended

Poor i)ei_ommnce. Ma) scratch the

StlI_ilce,

Use pails that inatch the dialneter of the

surlilce elelnent. (_ooking pei_Ibi_mance
will not be as good if the cookware is

either slnaller or larger than the

surli_ce elemelK.

Do not place wet pans

on the glass cooktop.

Do not use woks with support

dngs on the glass cooktop

use {latrbottomed woks

onthe glass cooktop.

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For Best Results

_;i!:Place only dly pans on the surti_ce

elen_ents, Do not place lids on the

sui_ti_ce elenmnts, particularly wet lkls,

f;;_:Do not use woks that have suppolt

rings. This type of wok will not heat on

glass surli_ce elements.

_;;_:_,,Vereconlmend that you use only a

fiat-bottomed wok. They are available
at your local retail store, The bottom

of the wok should have the same
dialneter as the surfi_ce elemei_t

to ensure proper contact,

_: Some special cooking procedures

require spedfic cookware such as

pressure cookels, deep tilt flTels, etc.
_M1cookware illtlst have fiat bottoms

and be the correct size.

Righfl

Wrong:

Note: Flat-bottomed canners are
required for glass cooktops,

Observe the Following Points in Canning

Pots that extend beyond 1" of the
smfime element's drcle are not

i'ecoI/llllellded _k)l" IllOSt StlK[;_ce

[_] I_emember that c'mnin,, is "/

it i

cooldng. Howevel. when canning with
wate>bath or pressure cannel, laxge>

diameter pots may lie used. This is
because boiling water temperatmes

(e\vn under pressure) are not hamlflll

to tile cooktop surflmes surrounding tile
surfime elements.

HOWEVEP., DO NOT USE IAP.GE-

NOTE:If yourhousehaslow voltage,
canningmaytake longerthanexpected,
eventhoughdirectionshavebeen carefully
followed. Theprocesstimewill be
shortenedby'.

(1) using a pressure canner, and

DDdMETEI).CANNERS OR OTHER
I._M).(;E-DL_dMETERPOTS FOR

(2) startingwithHOTtap water forfastest

FRYING OR BOII,ING FOODS OTHER
THAN _'\;&TER.Most ssru p or sauce

mixtures--and all types of flFing---<ook

at temperatures much higher than
boiling water: Such temperatures

could eventually harm tile glass

c(5okt(sp S tll_;ices.

] Be sure the cromer fits (sver the

center (5_the sm_fitce element.

CAUTION:
_: Safe canningrequires that harmful

If your cooktop or its location
does not allow the canner to be

centered on tile surfi_ce element,
use smaller diameter pots fb_ good

camdng results.

] Hat-bottomed clmnei_ must be

[Ised. Do 11(51 tlSe Callllel'S with

flanged or tippled bottoms (often

fk*undin enamelwlue) because
tile)' don't make enough contact

with the surfi_ce elements and take

a long time to boil water.

\'\q_en cmming, use recipes

[]

am-I procedm'es fl'om reputable

sources. Reliable recipes and
procedures are a\_dlable fi'om

tile illalltt_ilCttll'el" 55[}'O[lI" cannel';

manufhcturers (ff glass.jm_ tbr
caroling, such as Ball and Kerr
brand; and the Llnited States

Department of Agriculture

Extension Service.

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process that generates large

alll(s/lnts ()[ steam. To a\_sid btlrSls

fl'om steam or heat, be caretnl
when camflng.

heatingoflarge quantitiesof water

microorganismsaredestroyedand
thatthe jars are sealedcompletely.

Whencanning foodsin a water-bath
canner,a gentlebutsteadyboilmustbe
maintainedfor the requiredtime. When
canningfoodsin apressurecanner,the

pressure mustbe maintainedfor the

requiredtime.

After youhaveadjustedthe controls,

itis veryimportantto makesure the

prescribed boil or pressurelevelsare

maintainedfor the requiredtime.
Sinceyoumustmakesure toprocess the

canningjars forthe prescribed time,with
nointerruption inprocessingtime,donot
canonanycooktopsurfaceelementif
yourcannerisnot flat.

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Careand cleaning of the cooktop.

Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.

How toRemoveProtectiveShippingFilmandPackaging Tape

Carefldly grasp a corner of the protective
shipping film with your finge_ and slowly

peel it ti'om tile appliance surti_ce. Do not
use any shaq) items to remove tile film.

Remove all ot tile film betore using tile
appliance tot tile fi_t time.

Moldedrib Control Knobs

,....

Stem Thecontrol knobsmaybe removedfor easier

cleaning.

Make sure tile knobs are in tile OFF
positions and pull them straight off tile

Cleargroove

stems ti)r cleaning.

Stainless Steel Surfaces (onsomemodels)

Donotusea steelwoolpa& it willscratch
thesurface.

To clean tile stainless steel stu'li_ce,
use _;_t)n suds)' _;_ter or a stainless steel
cleaner or polish. _dwa)'s wipe tile stuti_ce

in tile direction of tile grain. Follow tile
cleaner instructions for cleaning tile

stainless steel surti_ce.

To _lSS/lI'e ill) dalllage is done to tile

finish of tile product, tile satest way to
remove tile adhesive ti'om packaging tape

on new appliances is an application of a
household liquid dishwashing detergent.

Apply with a sott cloth and allow to soak.

NOTE: Theadhesivemust be removedfromall
parts./t cannot be removedif it is bakedon.

Tile knobs can be cleaned in a
dishwasher or they may also be washed

with soap and water: Make sure tile insides
of tile knobs are dry betore replacing.

Replace tile knobs in tile OFFposition
to ensure proper placement.

To inqtfire about ptu'chasing stainless
steel appliance cleaner or polish, or to

find tile location of a dealer nearest you,
please call our toll-li'ee ntlI//beI'i

National Parts Center 1.800.626.2002

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