GE RU36T, RU38V, RU38T Use and Care Manual

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mm CONSUMER:

Itisoursincerehopethatyouenjoyeveryfeatureofyournfiwsurfacesection.It isdesignedtogiveyoudependable
cookingresultswhilemakingit possibleforyoutoconserveenergyandsavemoney.

Extrasavingsarepossiblethroughwiseuseandcareprocedures.Thisbookletexplainshowyoucangetthe
bestusefromyoursurfacesectionbyfollowingtriedandtruecookingproceduresoutlinedhere.Theserecom­mendedproceduresweredevelopedusingsafeandenergyconservingtechniques.

Ifyou haveanyquestionsaboutyournew surfacesection,howto useanyfeatureadifferentway,orspecial
cookingtechniquesthatarenotansweredindlis booklet,pleasewriteorcalltheHotpointConsumerCoordinator
nearyouwhosejobis to helpyou andyourfamilygetthemostoutofyournewsurfacesection.Thenumberis
availablefromyourdealer,fromthelocalHotpointSalesOffice,orcontactmedirectly.Wewouldliketohearfromyou.

Sincerelyyours,

& JaneButel,Manager

ConsumersInstitute,GeneralElectricCompany
ApplianceParkAP4-119,Louisville,KY,40225

MODELANDSERIALNUMBER LOCATION
YourHotpointsurfacesectionhasa nameplateonwhichis stampedthe modelnumberandserial

number.Tolocatenameplate,lookunderleft rearsurfaceunit.

Modeland serialnumbersare alsoon the PurchaseRecordCardwhich came withyour surface

section.Beforesendinginthiscard,pleaserecordthenumbersinthe spacebelow,orgetthemfrom

nameplatedescribedabove,andrecordhere:

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ModelNumber
Pleasereferencebothofthesenumbersinanyfuturecorrespondenceor productservicecallscon- ----

cerningyoursurfacesection.

SerialNumber

safetyTips ToFollowwhile CookngElectrically-‘

when you ge$your new surfaceSectionee e

Haveit installed and properly grounded by a qualifiedinstaller.
Have the installer show you the location of the range circuit breakeror fuse,

andmark it for easy reference.

Don’t assume that you know
Somefeaturesmay work differentlyfrom those on your previous range.

Do take thetimeto read our suggestions for best use.

how to operate all P@S Ofthe SUrfaCesecti~.

when usingyour surfacesectione * e

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DO NOT TOUCH SURFACEuNITsoR AREAS NEAR UNITSOF cOOKTOp.Sur-

face units, also areasnearby,may be hot enough to burn eventhough they are

dark in color.
During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammablemate- : ‘---

rials contact surface units or the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop until
they have had sufficient time to cool. -

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Don’t leave children alone or unattendedin

the area where a surface section

isin operation.
Don’t allow anyone to climb, stand or hang

on the top surface of the surface

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section.They could damage the surface section.
CAUTION:Do NOTSTOREITEMSOFINTERESTTOCHILDRENINCABINETS

A130VEA SURFACE SECTIONOR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A SURFACE

CTION– CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE SURFACE SECTIONTO REACH

TEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLYINJURED.

Never useyour appliance for warmingor heating the room.
13esure reflector pans are unobstructed and in place. Their absence during

cooking could damage components and wiring.
useJ9mperpansize

of different size. Selectutensilshaving flat bottoms large enoughto cover the
surface unit heating element.Use of undersizedutensilswill expose a portion
ofthe heatingelementto direct contact andmay resultin ignition of clothing.
Proper relationshipof utensil to surfaceunit will also improveefficiency.

Wiarpmper apparel—loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn
whileusing the appliance.

—thisapplianceis equippedwith oneor moresurfaceunits

Never leave surtace units unattended at high heat settings. 130ilovercauses

smoking and greasy spiHoversthat may ignite.
Use only dry potholders —moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may

resultin burns from steam. Do not letpotholders touch hot heatingelements.
Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of potholder.

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GYamdcooking utensils —only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,

-earthenware, or other glazed utensilsaresuitabl; for range-top servicewithout

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unintentionalcontact with the utensil, the handle of a utensil should be
positioned so that it is turned inward and does not extend over adjacent
surfaceunits.

When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan off. The fan, if operating,

may spreadthe flame.

Don’t use aluminum foi~ to line reflector pans except as described in this

booklet. Improperinstallationcould resultin a shock, fire hazard, or damage

to the surface section.

Keep hood.and grease filters dean according to instructionsto maintaingood

venting and to avoid greasefires.

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Don’t immerse or soak

removablesurface units. Don’t put them in a dish-

washer.

Do not store flammable maten”als near the cooktop.

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D(?NOT’U5’EWAT’ER’ONGREASE FIRES. NEVER PICK VP A FLA*

1.G PAN. Smother flaming pan on surface unit by covering pan completel.
with well-fittinglid, cookie sheetor flat tray.

Flaming grease outside pan can be extinguished by baking soda or, if avail­able, a multi-purposedry chemicalor foam type extinguisher.

Also see frying tips, surfaceunitpages.

Ifyoa need service oe e

Read “Before YouCallfor Product Service” at rearof book.
Don’t attempt to repair or replace any part of your surface section unless it

is specificaHyrecommendedinthisbook. All otherservicing should be referred

to a qualified technician.

Readthewarrantyon the warrantysheet* which accompaniesyour Use& Care
book.

Disconnect surface section at range circuit breaker or main fuse before per­forming any service.

“If you did not receive the warranty sheet, drop a card to the Publications Distribution Section, Gen

Electric Co., P.O. Box 111,New Concord, Ohio 43762. Give them the complete model number of y
surfacesection plus your name, addressandzip code, and awarranty sheetwillbe sent to you.

%nergvGonservationTips

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1. Use cooking utensils of medium weight alumi­mun, with tight-fitting covers and flat bottoms

whichcompletely cover the heated portion of

the surface unit.

2.CcJokfresh vegetables with a minimum amount
cdwater in a covered pan.

3. “-Keepan eye” on foods when bringing them
quicklyto cooking temperatures atHIGH heat.

?%’henfood rdaches cooking temperature, re-

duce heat immediately to lowest setting that
willkeep it cooking.

e residual heat with surface cooking when- a container full of water for only one or two

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-erpossible. For example, when cooking eggs cups.

in the shell bring water to boii, the,uturn to
OFF position to complete the cooking.

Always turn surface unit OFF before remov-

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ing utensil.

Use correct heat for each cooking task. ..high

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heats to start cooking, (if time allows, do not
use HIGH heat to start) medium high—quick
brownings, medium– slow frying, low–finish
cooking most quantities, warm —double boiler
heat, finish cooking, and special for small
quantities.

When boiling water for tea or coffee, heat only

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the amount needed. It is not economical to boil

TableofGontents

SI!JRFACECmcl!an,m

Controls, Cooking Heats, Utensils. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6-8

Cooking Chart and Information.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...7.8

Home CanningTips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...9

Safety Checklis tWhileFrying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...9

Standard 3-in-l Unit . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FN3w To uJxmE !FCIR YOUR SURFACE SECIW3N

CleaningChart, Parts, All Finishes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., . . . . ...12

Surface Units, Stand-Up Feature,RemovableTrimRings,

PlugIn Feature, Removable Reflector Pans/Rings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...10.

GENERAL

BeforeYou Callfor Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,, . . . . . . ...12

Energy-ConservationTips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,, . . . . . ...4

FeatureChart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5

MACAP Information, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...14

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lModeland SerialNumber Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1,12

Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..I.3

Useof Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3.10.11

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