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Safety Instructions

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Operating Instructions

Cookware Tips

Dual Surface Element. ...........................7

Fea tures of Your Cooktop Kitchen Timer Locking the Cooktop Pan Detection Feature Pan Sizing Feature Surface Elements Warmer Surface Element

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Care and Cleaning

Control I,ock Pad

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

Packaging Tape

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Troubleshooting Tips . . 15, 16 Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . Back Cover

Product Registration.....................17, 18

Warranty............................................19

Owner's Manual

PP950 PP980

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Write the model and serial

numbers here:

Modem

Serial #

You can find them on a label

under the cooktop.

49-80423 09-06 JR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

A 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.

SAF ETY PREC AUTI ONS

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.

i Do not attempt to repair or replace any

part of your cooktop unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other seracing should be referred to a qualified technician.

i Before perfbmiing any serace, disconnect

the cooktop power supply at the household distribution panel by remo\dng the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker.

i Be sure your appliance is propeify installed

and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the prorided installation instructions. This appliance must be supplied with the proper voltage and frequency, and connected to an indicidual, properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a circuit breaker or fuse acceptable for the indicated wnttage on the name plate.

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CAUTION: Items of interest to children

should not be stored in cabinets above a cooktoj>—children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.

Alw'ays keep combustible w'all coverings,

curtains or drapes a safe distance from

your cooktop.

Vhvays keep dish tow'els, dishcloths, pot holders and other linens a safe distance aw'ay 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 w'ear loose-fitting or hanging garments

wiiile using the appliance. Flammable material

could be ignited if brought in contact with hot srrrface elements and may cause severe burns.

! Use orrly dry pot holders—moist or damp pot

holders on hot surfaces may result in burns frorrr stearrr. Do not let pot holders torrch hot sirrface elerrrents. Do not use a townl or other birlky cloth. Such cloths can catch fire on a hot stttface element.

Do not itse water on grease fires. Never pick ttp

Î Have the installer show you the location

of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for ea.sy 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 allow'ed 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.

i Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on

the cooktop.

COO K ME AT A ND P OULT RY T HORO UGHL Y...

Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 1B0°Fand poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°E Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against

foodbome Illness.

a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a flaming pan on a stttface element by covering the pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or .flat tray. Use a mirlti-purpose dry chemical or foam-type extingtrisher.

Flarrring grease orrtside a pan can be put orrt by coveting with baking soda or, if available, using a mtilti-prrrpose drv chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

'When preparing flaming foods under the hood,

tunr the fan on.

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A WARNING!

SAF ETY PREC AUTI ONS

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Do not. touch glass ceramic surface elements while cooking. Tliis surface may be hot enough to bum even though it may appear dark in color. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact the cooking surface. Note the hot indicator lights and allow sufficient time for cooling first.

Hot .surfaces may include both the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.

( lb minimize tlie 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 nearbv surface elements.

i Always turn off the surface element contiol

before remoting the cookware.

! Use proper pan size—select cookware

haring flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface element heating element. Tlie use of undersized cookware \rill 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 hiah heat settitia's. Boilovers mav cause smoking and greasy spillovers may ignite.

Glass and ceramic cookware is not recommended for use \rith your radiant ceramic glass cooktop,

‘ Keep an eye on foods being fried at high

or medium-high heat settings,

I Foods for frying should be as dry as

possible. FYost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan.

I f a combination of oils or fats will be used in fixing, stir together before heating, or as fats melt slowly.

Ahvays heat fat slowly, and wratch as it heats. Use a deepfat thennometer wltenever

possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.

Never tiy to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deepfat fiyer. Wait until the fat is cool.

Do not store flammable materials near the cooktop.

Keep the hood and grease filters clean to main

maintain good ventinu and to avoid prease fires.

I )o not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and licjuids in the riciniry of this or any appliance.

Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s Manual.

I )o not leave papei’ products, cooking utensils or food on the cooktop wlien not in use.

Keep cooktop clean and free of accumulation of grease or spillovers wliich may ignite.

Í Never heat unopened food containers.

Pressure buildup may make container burst and cause injuix.

Never leave jars or cans of fit t drippings on or near your cooktop.

Never use your appliance for wnmiing or heating the room.

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Woid placing a.ny objects on or near the keypads in order to prevent accidental activation of the cooktop controls.

Use little fat for effective shallow or deepfat fiving. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

A WARNING!

RAD IANT SUR FACE ELE MENT S

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

Avoid scratching tlie glass cooktop. Tlte cooktop can be scratched with items such as sharp instruments, rings or other

jewelry.

Ï Never use tlte glass cooktop surfece as a

cutting board.

i Do not place or store items on tojr of tlte

glass cooktop surfece when it is not in use. Be careful when placing spoons or other

Stirling utensils on glass cooktop surfece

when it is in use. Tliey may become hot

and could cause bums. .Vvoid 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.

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.

Ï Spilled or bumtron foods may cause

accidental activation or deactivation of the keypad. Clean the keypad thoroughly, and controls will resume nomial operation.

To prevent accidental activation of the cooktojt, do not ¡dace any objects on or near the keypad.

Clean the cooktop with caution. Always lock the control panel using tlie control lock feature and wait until the entire glass surface is cool before attempting to clean the cooktop. See the Locking the Cooktop

section for details. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to tripe 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 \riping 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.

I To avoid possible damage to the cooking

surface, do not apply the cleaning cream to the glass surfitce when it is hot.

I Aftei' 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.

: l.arge scratches or impacts to cooktops can

lead to broken or shattered glass.

I Use care wlien touching tlie cooktop. Tlie

glass surface of the cooktop \rill retain heat after the controls have been turned OFF.

I >o not stand on the glass cooktop.

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Features of your cooktop.

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

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Feature Index (Features and appearances may vary.)

Q Single Smfare Element 6

^ Wanner Surface Element 8

Q Dual Surface Element 7

Q Sint^le Surface Element (’ontrol Pad 6

^ Dual Surface Element ("ontrol Pad 7

Q Wanner Surface Element C'ontrol Pad 8

Q Kitchen Timer (Control Pad

@ Pan Sensor (Control Pad 9

0 Conti ol Lock Pad 9 0 Hot Surface Indicator Lights (one for each surface element) 9

Explained on page

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Using the surface elements.

Your new Profile Cooktop makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience, and kitchen planning flexibility. Whether you chose it for its purity of design, assiduous attention to detail, or for both of these reasons—you'll find that your Profile cooktops superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come.

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This cooktop contains several new features such as pan detection and pan sizing. The touch controls give you precise control of the surface elements. You can quickly switch between a steady low heat and full power or any setting in

between. The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your cooktop properly.

NOTE:

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

AtoMt the radiant surface elements.

Never cook directly on the glass.

Always use cookware.

Always center the pan on the surface

element you are using.

IjRAhUNK

Do not slide cookware across the

control or cooktop surface because

it can scratch the glass. The glass is

scratch-resistant, not scratchproof.

The radiant cooktop features heating elements beneath a smooth glass smiace.

Cooktop tem|>eratures increase with the munber of surface elements that are on. With 3 or 4 elements turned on, cooktop temperatures are high. .AJwavs use caution when touching it.

The indicator lights will come on next to the Warmer and Dual burners when activated, lights also activate for the Pan Detect and Control Lock features when they are turned on. The indicator lights will go off when the surface element or feature is turned off.

The appropriate HOT SURFACE indicator light will glow when its corres{>onding radiant element is turned on and will remain on until the surface has cooled to approximately l.b()°F.

NOTE:

Hot surface indicator light will:

Come on when the surface element is lurned on.

Stay on even after the element is turned off.

i Glow brightly until the element has cooled

below 150°F.

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.

It is safe to place hot cookware (fiom the oven or surface) on the glass cooktop

w hen the surface is cool. Never place

cookware on the control area.

Even aftei’ the surface elements are turned off, the glass cooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking. To

avoid overcooking, remove pans from

the surface elements wfien the food is cooked. Avoid jjlaring utensils that could

become hot or plastics that could melt

on the surface element until it has cooled completely.

M 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.

Radiant Surface Elements

The controls for the radiant surface elements allow' for T1 different heat settings; l.ow', 1-9 and High. The heating element may not rfsibly glow' at low' heat settings.

The suiface heating element will cvde on and off to maintain )’oui selected control setting.

Each radiant surface element has a temperature limiter w'hich protects the glass cooktop from getting too hot.

NOTE: This cooktop has a rapid heat-up feature.

"If the cooktop is cool when turned on, it will

glow red for a short period of time until the desired power setting Is reached.

If the cooktop is already warm, the rapid heat-up feature may not activate.

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SIZE SELECT

Single Surface Element

To turn on a sintjle surface element:

Touch the ON/OFF j>ad, then touch

^— the f+J/^Jpad.

Use the (+)/(-) jjdd to choose the desired power setting. The control will beep each time a pad is touched.

Dual Surface Element

The dual surface element has a pan sizing sensor which will automatical!)' set the small or large suiface element to match the size of your pan (see the

Pan Sizing

automatic jran sizing sensor and select the small or large suiface element:

VJi Touch the dual surface element

^ O/V/Off pad.

^ Use the {+)/f-^pad to set the desired

section). To override the

power setting.

Using

Warmer Surface Element

To turn on the warmer surface element:

Touch the ON/OFF pad, then touch the WARMEEpad. The suiface element will turn on to w'amier power setting W1 (low).

2 Use the (+)/H pvl to choose

additional settings of W2(medium) and W3 (high).

To turn off the w'amier power settings, touch the ON/OFF pad. To change from the wanner settings to regular cooldng settings, press the WARMER pad. The surface element will be on pow'er setting I. (low). The suiface element inav then be set to the desired setting using the M/f-jpads. To turn off the surface element, touch the ON/OFF pad again.

Food Type Control Setting

Breads/Pastries W1 (LOW) Sauces W2 (Medium) Soups (cream) W2 (Medium) Stews W2 (Medium)

Vegetables W2 (Medium) Hot Beverages W3 (HIGH) Soups (liquid) W3 (HIGH)

The chart above shows initial suggested settings only. The temperature, type and amount of food, and the time held will affect the quality of the

food.

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To turn off'a single surface element, touch the ON/OFF pad again.

^ Touch the SIZE SELECT once to

turn on the large surface element. Touch the pad again to turn on the small surface element.

Wien the indicator light next to the

SIZE SELECT pad is on, the large surface

element is on. When it is off, the small

suiface element is on. To turn the dual surface element off,

touch the ON/OFF pad.

CAUTION: Do not warm food on the WARMER for more than two hours.

Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic

may melt onto the surface and be very difficult

to remove. Use only cookware recommended for top-of-range

cooking.

The WARMER will keep hot, cooked food at sening temperature. .Alwatt; start with hot food. Do not use to heat cold food.

Placing uncooked or cold food on surface warmer could result in foodbarne illness.

For best results, all food on the

WARMER should be covered with a lid or

aluminum foil. Wien w'amiing pastries or breads, the cover should be r ented to all ow moisture to escape.

j'Uways use potholdeix or oven mitts when removing food from the WARMER as cookware and ¡jlates will be hot.

A hot surface indicator light will glow' when the glass suiface is hot and tvil! remain on until the surface has cooled below' l.aO°F.

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Using the smface elements.

Fault Code ("F" and a number in the display!

If an error occurs in the control operation, a. fault code will flash “F” with a number in the nd the control will produce an audible sound.

,After cooling, touch the CONTROL

LOCK pad again to reset the conti ol.

Again attempt to set the control to the desired cooking setting.

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To correct:

|~^ Touch the CONTROL LOCK pad to

reset the contiol.

Attempt to set the control to the

desiied rooking setting. If the fault rode is not cleared, allow

the cooktop to cool rompleteh’.

If the fault code is still not cleared, turn off the cooktop jjower at the circuit breaker or fuse box for one minute.

If the fault code reappears, call for

senice.

OFF

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TIMER .

How to Lock the Cooktop

IMPORTANT: a. convenience, you

ran lock the entire cooktop at am’ time when it is not in use or before cleaning, I.A>cking the cooktop will jrrevent suiiace elements from being turned on accidentiilly.

To lock the cooktop:

Touch and hold the CONTROL LOCK jtad ftrr 3 seconds.

A two-beejj signal will sound, the word “l .OCK” will apjtear in the TIMER display,

Howto Operate the Kitchen Timer

NOTE: The kitchen timer will NOT turn off the surface elements when the time reaches 00:00.

To ojrerate the kitchen timer, use the j>ads below' the TIMER display.

Touch the ON/On= pad and then touch the (+}/(-) pad to choose the desired time setting. If the (+)/(-)pdd is held for several seconds, the timei’ will increase or decrease at a faster rate.

Using the Pan Detection Feature

This feature automatically turns off a smface element after 60 seconds it'a pan is absent from the surface element. The power level display will flash until the smface element automatically turns off when the control detects the absence of a pan.

To activate and deactivate pan detection for

all surface elements:

Touch the PAN pad. (At least one surface element must be on.) The displav will flash “P.AN ON” when the pan detectiim feature is on.

.A, signal will sound and a light next to the PAN pad will indicate whether the feature is active. If the light is on, pan

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and the Control Lock light will turn on, indicating that the cooktop is locked. If the cooktop is locked while the suiface elements or timer are in use, they will automatically turn off

To unlock:

Touch and hold the CONTROL LOCK pad again for 3 seconds.

A tw'o-beep signal will sound, and the Control f.ock light will go out, indicating that the cooktojj is unlocked.

.Alter you have chosen youi’ desired time, the timer will automatically start to count down from the houi’s/minutes that you have selected. .After the timer counts down to the last minute, it will count down in seconds until 00:00, .After the time has mn out, the control will beep twice eveiy five seconds until the timer is turned off. Touch the ON/OFF jjad to turn the timer off.

detection is on, and if the light is off, pan detection is off. When the pan detection feature is disabled, the pan sizing feature is also disabled.

NOTES:

For this feature to work properly, the jran diameter must be greater than 4.0 inches and centered on the suiface element.

This feature may not operate pro with rounded, nmed or waiped pan bottoms (see the Types of Cookware section).

This feature will not work with glass-ceramic/stoneware co( ikware

(see the TypesofCookwaresection).

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Using Pan Sizing

This feature is only used on the dual smface element when the pan detection feature is enabled, Wften a small ¡ran is ¡rlaced on the smface element, the small smface element will activate. Wlien a pan larger than 6.0 inches is ¡rlaced on the suiface element, the large surface element ivill automaticalk'activate. This feature may be overridden for a single cooldng session while leaving the ¡ran detection feature active (see Dual Surface

Element sectum).

To turn off this feature and the pan detection feature:

Touch the PAN pad. The light next to the pad will go out,

indicating that pan features are turned off'.

NOTE: The pan must be centered over the

surface element for this feature to work properly.

Selecting types of cookware.

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

Pan Detection/Sizing will work properly with these py^es of cookw'are. Pan Detection/Sizing will not work with these tvpes of pans.

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Check pens for flat bottoms by using a straight edge.

Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or warped bottoms are not recommended. Pan Detection/Sizing may not work properly with these

types of pans.

Stainless Steel:

recommended

Aluminum: 0*

heavyweight recommended

Good conductivitv', .AJuminum lesidue sometimes appears as scratches on the cooktop but can be removed if cleaned immediately. Because of its low melting point, thin wnight aluminum should not be used.

Copper:

recommended

Copper Bottoms: ©*

usable, but not recommended

Pans with cojrper bottoms may leave residue apjreaiing as scratches. Remove any residue immediateh’ after use. Do not let a pot boil diy. Ov’erheated metal can bond to the glass cooktop and leave a pennanent stain if it is not removed immediatelv.

Porcelain Enamel-Covered Cast Iron: ^

recommended

As long as the cookw'are is covered

comjrletely 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/Stoneware: ^

not recommended

Poor perfimnance. May scratch the surface.

NOTE: 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.

Do not place wet pans

on the glass cooktop.

Do not use woks with support

rings on the glass cooktop.

Use flat-hottomed woks

on the glass cooktop.

For Best Results

: Place only diy pans on the surface

elements. Do not place lids on the surface elements, paiticulaily w'et lids.

: Do not use woks that have support

rings. This ripe of wok will not heat on glass surface elements.

Use onh’ a flat-bottomed wok, available from man)' popular cookware manufacturei's. The bottom of the wok should have the same diameter as the surface element to insure projaer contact.

■s« >me sjrecial cooking procedures I ecjuire specific cookware such as pressure cookers, deej>fat byers, etc.

Ml cookw'are must have flat bottoms

that match the size of the surface elements.

Right!

Wrong!

Nate: Flat-bottomed cannerò are required for glass cooktops.

Observe the Following Points in Canning

When canning with water-bath or

piessure canner, larger-diameter pots may be used. This is because boiling

water temperatures (even under

pressure) are not hamtful to the cooktop siafaces smToimding the surface elements.

HOWEVER, DO NOT USE lARGEDLUMETER CANNERS OR OTHE1Í LARGE-DIAMETER POTS FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN WATER. Most syrup or sauce mixtures—and all types of fiyiiig—cook at temperatures much higher than boiling water. Such tem¡>eratures could eventuallv 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 lijtpled 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 leputable 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 SeiMce.

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Remember that canning is a process that generates large amounts of steam. To avoid btmis 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:

(I) 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.

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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

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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.

How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape

fiiretully grasp a comer of the protective shipping film with your fmgei’s and slowly peel it from the apjrliance sui face. Do not use an)’ shaiy> items to remove the film. Remove all of the film before using the appliance foi- the firet time.

To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product, the safest way to remove the adhesive from packaging tajre on new appliances is an apjrlication of a household liquid dishwashing detergent.

Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak.

NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from all parts before using the cooktop. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.

Cleaning the glass cooktop.

Control Lock Pad

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Clean your cooktop after each spill. Use ceramic cooktop cleaner.

As a convenience, you can lock the

entire cooktop at any time when it is not in use or before cleaning.

l.ocking the cooktop will jrrevent

surface elements from being turned

on accidently.

Normal Daily Use Cleaning

ONLY use ceramic cooktop cleaner on

the glass cooktop. Other creams may not be as effective.

To maintain and protect the surface of your glass cooktop, follow these stejrs:

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.

Begin by locking the cooktop; see the Locking the Cooktop section. Use the same cleaning methods as those described for the glass-ceramic toj>.

^ Shake the cleaning cream well.

Apply a few drops of ceramic

cooktop cleaner directly to the cooktop.

Use a paper towel or cleaning pad

for ceramic cooktops to clean the

entire cooktop suiface. 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.

Use a cleaning pad for ceramic cooktops.

The ceramic cooktop scraper and all recommended supplies are available through our Parts Center. See Instructions under “To Order Parts" section on next page.

NOTE: Do not use a dull or

nicked blade.

Burned-On Residue

WARNING: DAMAGE to your glass surface may occur If you use scrub pads other than the pad included with your cooktop.

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.

Heavy, Burned-On Residue

Allow the cooktop to cool.

LJse a single-edge razor blade

scraper at approximately a 45° angle against the glass surface atid scrape the soil. It will be necessaiy 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

^ If ant' residue remains, repeat the

steps listed above as needed.

For additional protection, after all

residue has been removed, jtolish the entire surface with ceramic cooktop cleaner and a paper towel.

cleaning pad to remove any remaining residue.

For additional protection, after all residue has been

removed, ¡rolish the entire

surface with ceramic cooktop

cleaner and a paper towel.

Cleaning the glass cooktop.

Metal Marks and Scratches

|~^ Be careful not to slide pots and

pans across your cooktop. It will leave metal markings on the cooktop surface.

These marks are removable using the ceramic cooktop cleaner with the cleaning pad for ceramic cooktops.

Glass surface—potential for permanent damage.

If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or copper are allow’ed to boil diy; the overlay may leave black discoloration on the cooktop.

This should be removed immediateh’ before heating again or the discoloration may be pemianent.

WARNING: Carefully check the bottom of pans

for roughness that would scratch the cooktop.

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Our testing shows that if YOU are cooking high sugar mixtures such as jeliy or fudge and have a spiliover, it can cause permanent damage to the giass surface unless the spillover is immediately removed.

Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic

Turn off all surface elements. Remove hot pans.

Wearing an oven mitt: a. Use a single-edge razor blade

scraper (ceramic cooktop scraper) to move the spill to a cool ar ea on the cooktop.

b. Remove the spill with

paper towels.

Any remaining sjrillover should be left until the surface of the cooktop has cooled.

Don’t ttse the surface elements again irntil all of the residtte has been completely r emoved.

NOTE: If pitting or Indentation in the glass surface has already occurred, the cooktop glass will have to be replaced In this case, service will be necessary.

To Order Parts

To order ceramic cooktop cleaner and the cooktop scr aper; please call

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Before you call for service.

Troubleshooting Tips

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'**'*”'*^^ psgfes first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do Surface elements will not

maintain a rolling boil or cooking is slow

Surface elernents do trot work properly

Scratches on cooktop glass surface

Improper cookware being used.

Cooktop controls improperly set.

Incorrect cleaning methods being used.

Cookware with rough bottoms being used or coarse particles

(salt or sand) were between the cookware and the surface of the cooktop.

Cookware has been slid across the cooktop surface.

• Use pans which ai'e absolutely flat and match the diameter of the surface element selected.

• Check to see the c.oi rect conti'ol is set for the surface element you are using.

• Use recommended cleaning procedures. See the

Cleaning the glass cooktop section.

• To avoid scratches, use the recommended cleaning procedures. Make sure bottoms of cookware are clean before use, and use cookware with smooth bottoms.

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Areas of discoloration on the cooktop

Plastic melted to the surface

Pitting (or indentation) of the cooktop

Frequent cycling off and on of surface elements

Unresponsive keypad Keypad is dirty. • Clean the keypad.

Pan detection/sizing not working properly

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Food spiDovers not cleaned before next use.

Hot surface on a model with a light-colored glass cooktop.

Hot cooktop came into contact with plastic placed on the hot cooktop.

Hot sugar mixture spilled on the cooktop.

Improper cookware being used.

A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.

Improper cookware being used.

Pan is improperly placed. • Make sure the pan is centered on the corresponding

Cooktop control improperly set.

• See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section.

• This is normal. The surface may appear discolored when it is hot. This is temporaiy and will disappear as the glass cools.

• See the Glass surface - potential for permanent damage section in the Cleaning the glass cooktop section.

• Call a qualified technician for replacement.

• Use only flat cookw'are to minimize cycling. See the Radiant surface elements section.

• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

• Use a flat, metallic pan that is 4.0'' or larger.

surface element.

• Check to see that the control is set projrerh’.

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do

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appear in the display and the cooktop

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Cooktop too hot and the time-out feature activated.

The rapid heat-up feature

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designed to do this. See the Radiant surface elements section.

the CONTROL LOCK pad. See the Fault code section.

irface element(s) to cool for 1/2 to re usioi^ again.

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All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,

or an authorized Customer Care* technician. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at ge.com, or call

800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model number available when calling for service.

For The Period Of: GE Will Provide:

One Year

From the date of the original purchase

FiveYears

From the date of the original purchase

Any part of the cooktop which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. Duiing this

limited one-year warranty, GE will also proride, free of charge, all labor and in-home sendee

to replace the defective pait.

A replacement glass cooktop if it should ci-ack due to themial shock, discolor, or

if the jrattem wean off.

A replacement radiant surface element H it should burn out.

During this limited additional four-year warranty, you will be responsible for any labor oiin-home sendee.

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Ser\ ice Irips h> p>iii' Imme !■> leach \uii liuw lu use

the product. Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. Failure of the product if it is abused, misused,

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used commercially.

Damage to the glass cooktop caused hy use of cleaners other than the recommended cleaning creams and pads.

Staple your receipt here.

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lieplacemeni of Inuisc fuses t>i' reselling nf ciicuil

breakers. Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods

or acts of God.

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defects with this appliance. Damage caused after delivery.

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GE PP980 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Radiant Surface Elements

Single Surface Element

Dual Surface Element

Warmer Surface Element

How to Lock the Cooktop

Howto Operate the Kitchen Timer

Using the Pan Detection Feature

Using Pan Sizing

Stainless Steel:

Aluminum: 0*

Copper:

Copper Bottoms: ©*

Porcelain Enamel-Covered Cast Iron: ^

Glass-Ceramic/Stoneware: ^

For Best Results

Observe the Following Points in Canning

How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape

Control Lock Pad

Normal Daily Use Cleaning

Burned-On Residue

Metal Marks and Scratches

Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic

To Order Parts

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What GE Will Not Cover: