GE “Select-Top” Built-In Modular Downdraft Cooktop Owner’s Manual & Installation Instructions

Use and Care & Installation Guide

“Select-Top” Built-In Modular Downdraft Cooktop

GE Appliances

Safety Instructions ................... 4, 5

Operating Instructions, Tips

Coil Surface Unit Module .................. 10, 11

Controls............................................................ 9

Cooktop Comparison ................................... 8

Cooktop Vent System................................ 22

Features ...................................................... 6, 7

Griddle Accessory............................... 18–20

Griddle Cooking Guide........................... 20

Grill Module .......................................... 14–17

Grill Cooking Guide................................. 17

Home Canning Tips.................................... 21

Radiant Module ................................... 12–14

Care and Cleaning................ 23–27

Coil Surface Unit Module.......................... 26

Control Panel and Knobs .......................... 23

Grease Collector Jar................................... 23

Griddle Accessory....................................... 25

Grill Cover ..................................................... 25

Grill Module.................................................. 25

Radiant Module........................................... 27

Vent System................................................. 24

Problem Solver...................... 35, 36

Modules and Accessories

Coil Surface Unit

JXDC41–Brushed Chrome JXDC43–

Black Porcelain Enamel

JXDC44–

White Porcelain Enamel

This module has one 6″ and one 8″ coil surface unit. The surface units and drip pans are removable for cleaning.

Radiant Module

JXDR46VB–Black Radiant

208V (JP387)

JXDR46VW–White Radiant

208V (JP387)

JXDR50C–Black Radiant

240V (JP385, JP389) Stainless Steel Trim

JXDR50B–Black Radiant and Black Trim

240V (JP385, JP389)

JXDR50W–White Radiant and White Trim

240V (JP385, JP389)

This module has one 5″ and one 7″ heating coil beneath a smooth glass surface. The two surface units are shown by the outlines on the glass. This module provides fast heat, energy efficient operation and is easy to clean.

Grill Module

JXDL44 (JP385, JP389) JXDL45–208V (JP387)

With this module you can char-broil meat indoors all year long. Fat drains away and collects in the grease jar. The grill heating element is divided so the front and back sections can be controlled separately.

Griddle Accessory

JXDD44

You must have the grill module to use the griddle accessory.

The griddle sits directly over the grill heating element and reflector pan. It has two drain holes so fat and meat drippings can drain into the grease jar. The front and back of the griddle are controlled separately.

WARNING: Griddle modules JXDD43 and JXDD46 are not to be used with these cooktops.

Grill Cover

JXDM2–Black JXDM3–White

This cover fits over the grill or griddle.

MODULES AND ACCESSORIES

General Information

A full selection of modules are available for the cooktop. The modules can be interchanged quickly and easily. Each module has an electrical plug which fits into a receptacle in the center of the outside wall of the cooktop. Some modules are inserted and removed differently than others. If your cooktop is connected to 208 volts, you will notice some increase in cooking times.

See each module section for specific instructions for installing and removing that module.

To purchase, contact your nearest GE Appliances

dealer or service center. If you need assistance in finding your nearest GE dealer, contact the GE Answer Center

at 800.626.2000.

Model numbers are listed below.

IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

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

• Use this cooktop only for its intended use

as described in this use and care guide.

• Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance

with the provided installation instructions.

• Do not assume that you know how to operate all parts of the cooktop. Some features may work

differently from those on your previous cooktop.

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your cooktop unless it is specifically recommended in this guide. All other servicing

should be referred to a qualified technician.

• Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.

• Before performing any service, DISCONNECT THE COOKTOPPOWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY

REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

• Do not leave children alone or unattended while the cooktop units are in operation.

They could be seriously burned.

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

•

CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN

SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE THE COOKTOP— CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE COOKTOPTO REACH THEM COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

• Never wear loose-fitting orhanging garments while using the cooktop.

Be careful when reaching for items stored over the cooktop. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot surfaces 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 units. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloths in place of a pot holder.

• For your safety, never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.

• Keep the vent grille and the grease filters clean to

maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires.

• Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate on or near the cooktop.

• Do not store flammable materials near the cooktop. Do not store or use combustible materials,

gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn the surface units off. Smother

the flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use a dry chemical or foam type fire 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.

• Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could buildup and the container could burst causing an injury.

• Do not touch the surface units. 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 surface units or areas nearby surface units; allow sufficient time for cooling first.

Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop, removable modules, accessories and areas facing the cooktop.

• Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an 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.

• Use proper pan size—Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to the surface unit will also improve efficiency.

• Never leave the surface units unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy

spillovers that may catch on fire.

• Be sure the drip pans (on coil modules only) are not covered and are in place. Their absence during

cooking could damage cooktop parts and wiring.

• Do not use aluminum foil to line the cooktop tubs, reflector pan, grill or griddle. Misuse could result

in a shock, fire hazard or damage to the cooktop.

Important Safety Instructions

• Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for cooktop service; others may break

because of the sudden change in temperature.

• Only the grill grate and the griddle accessory plate may be placed over the grill heating element.

• To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage, the cookware

handles should be turned toward the center of the cooktop without extending over the nearby surface units.

• Keep the tub, the reflector pan, the grill grate and the grease collector jar clean. Be sure the

drain hole in tub is open. If clogged, a fire can occur. Empty the grease jars frequently.

• Do not immerse or soak the removable coil surface unit module, the solid disk module, the radiant module or the grill heating element. Do not put them in a dishwasher.

• Always turn the surface units off before removing

cookware.

•

Never clean the cooktop surface when it is hot.

Some cleaners produce noxious fumes and wet cloths could cause steam burns if used on a hot surface.

• To avoid possible damage to the cooking surface,

do not apply Cook Top Cleaning Creme to the glass surface when it is hot (on radiant modules only).

• After cleaning, use a damp cloth or paper towel to remove all Cook Top Cleaning Creme residue (on radiant modules only).

• Read and follow all instructions and warnings on Cook Top Cleaning Creme labels (on radiant

modules only).

• Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off (on radiant modules only).

• Do not operate the radiant surface units 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 (on radiant modules only).

• Avoid scratching the glass cooktop surface.

The cooktop can be scratched with sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry and rivets on clothing (on radiant modules only).

• Do not stand on the glass cooktop.

• Never use the glass cooktop surface as a cutting board (on radiant modules only).

• Do not place or store items on top of the glass cooktop surface when it is not in use (on radiant modules only).

• Be careful when placing spoons or other stirring utensils on the glass cooktop surface when it is in use. They may become hot and could cause burns

(on radiant modules only).

• To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric shock, always be certain that the controls for all

surface units are at the off position and all surface units are cool before attempting to remove a coil surface unit or a module.

• Never leave the kitchen while using the grill or griddle accessory.

• Do not replace the grease collector jar with a mayonnaise jar which could break when hot

grease drips into it. Replace with any wide mouth canning jar.

• 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.

• Never try to move a pan of hot fat especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.

• Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to

prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.

• When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

• To control flame-ups,

turn down the heat setting to low rather than off. This keeps the downdraft vent blower on. Or, turn the vent blower to on, then turn the grill off. Use a long-handled utensil to carefully remove the food from the grill. These steps should control the flame until it eventually goes out. If it does not, cover the entire grill module with a cookie sheet or the lid from a large roasting pan. Use a pot holder to remove this later because it will be hot.

• NEVER USE WATER ON AGREASE FIRE.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FEATURES OFYOUR COOKTOP

8 9

Model: JP385

Model: JP389

(208v)

Model: JP387 (208v)

Features of Your Cooktop

1 Radiant Surface Unit Module 3, 5, 8,

12–14, 27

2 Griddle Plate Accessory 3, 4,

Use with the Grill Module heating element 18–20, and reflector pan. 25

3 Grill Grate 4, 14–17,

Part of the Grill Module. Use with the heating element 25 and the reflector pan.

4 Grill Heating Element 5, 14–17,

Part of the Grill Module. Use with the grill grate 25 or griddle plate accessory and the reflector pan.

5 Reflector Pan 4,

Part of the Grill Module. 14–17, 25

6 Cooktop Tub 4, 25

Easily cleaned when modules are removed.

7 Grease Collector System 5, 14,

Uses wide-mouth canning jars to collect grease. 18, 23

8 Control Knobs 9, 15,

Push in and turn to set surface units from LO to HI. 19, 23

9 Indicator Light 9

Lights when any unit of the cooktop is turned on.

10 Vent Control Knob 5,

Turn on to exhaust odors, smoke or heat during cooking. 22, 23 The blower automatically comes on when the grill heating unit is turned on.

11 Vent System 5, 9,

The blower vents smoke down and out of the kitchen 15, 18, and house. The vent filter is located under the vent grille 22, 24 and should be cleaned often.

12 Drip Pans 4, 26 13 Coil Surface Units 3, 4, 8,

May be removed to clean the drip pans. 10, 11, Do not submerge in water. 24, 26

14 Grill Cover 3, 25 15 Coil Surface Unit Module 3, 4, 8,

10, 11 21, 26

HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE

TO YOUR OLD ONE?

Type of Cooktop Description How it Works Radiant Electric coils Heat travels to the glass surface and then to the cookware, so pans must be flat

(Glass Ceramic) under a glass- on the bottom for good cooking results. The glass cooktop stays hot enough to Cooktop ceramic cooktop. continue cooking after it is turned off. Remove the pan from the surface unit if

you want cooking to stop.

Induction High frequency Pans must be made of ferrous metals (metal that attracts a magnet). Heat is

induction coils produced by a magnetic circuit between the coil and the pan. Heats up right away under a glass and changes heat settings right away, like a gas cooktop. After turning the control surface. off, the glass cooktop is hot from the heat of the pan, but cooking stops right away.

Electric Coil Flattened metal Heats by direct contact with the pan and by heating the air under the pan. For

tubing containing best cooking results, use good quality pans. Electric coils are more forgiving of electric resistance warped pans than radiant or solid disks. Heats up quickly but does not change wire suspended heat settings as quickly as gas or induction. Electric coils stay hot enough to over a drip pan. continue cooking for a short time after they are turned off.

Solid Disk Solid cast iron Heats by direct contact with the pan, so pans must be flat on the bottom for good

disk sealed to the cooking results. Heats up and cools down more slowly than electric coils. The cooktop surface. disk stays hot enough to continue cooking after it is turned off. Remove the pan

from the solid disk if you want the cooking to stop.

Gas Burners Regular or sealed Flames heat the pans directly. Pan flatness is not critical to cooking results, but

gas burners use pans should be well balanced. Gas burners heat the pan right away and change either LP gas heat settings right away. When you turn the control off, cooking stops right away. or natural gas.

Your new modular cooktop may have several types of cooking surface units. You will notice some differences when you use each one.

The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or surface unit you are using.

The following chart will help you to understand the differences among the various cooking surface units and how they differ from others you may have used in the past.

Care of the Modules

Some of the modules must be cured or preconditioned before using them for the first time.

Modules and accessories should be cleaned after each use. The longer a soil remains, the harder it is to

clean. See each module section in this guide for specific i

nstructions. Never immerse any module in water.

When not in the cooktop, modules and accessories should be stored in a clean, dry place.

Always be careful not to drop the modules or they could be damaged.

Using the Electric Surface Unit Modules

You must consider heat up and cool down times for the electric surface units when determining cooking times. Heat up and cool down times depend

on initial temperature settings, the type of cookware used and the amount of food being cooked.

Start cooking at a higher setting to heat the surface unit faster, then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. Remember, cooking continues after the

surface unit is turned off.

Cooktop Comparison Controls

CONTROLS

Surface Cooking With Infinite Heat Controls

At both OFF and HI the control “clicks” into position. You may hear slight “clicking” sounds during cooking, indicating the control is keeping the unit at the heat level you set.

Switching heats to a higher setting always shows a quicker change than switching to a lower setting.

How to Set the Controls

Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the heat setting desired.

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

The surface unit indicator light will glow when ANY heat on any module surface unit is on.

Cooking Guide for Using Heat Settings

HI—Used to begin cooking or to bring water

to a boil. Reduce heat setting after water boils. Medium High—(Setting halfway between HI and

MED.) Maintains a fast boil on large amounts of food.

MED—Sauté and brown; keeps food at a medium boil or simmer.

Medium Low—(Setting halfway between MED and LO.) Cook after starting at HI; cooks with little water in covered pan.

LO—Used for long, slow cooking (simmering) to tenderize and develop flavors. Use this setting to melt butter and chocolate or to keep foods warm.

NOTE: The surface unit indicator light may glow between LO and OFF, but there is no power to the surface units.

Do not be alarmed by the blower. It will automatically come on when the grill or griddle is used.

Medium Low

Medium

High

COIL SURFACE UNIT MODULE

How to Insert the Module

1. Be sure the controls are turned

to OFF. To install the module, position the plug to the outside wall of the cooktop.

2. Slide the module toward the

outlet in the side of the cooktop until the plug is pushed all the way in.

3. Lower the inside edge of the

module into the cooktop until it is flush with the cooking surface.

How to Remove the Module

1. Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the

surface units are cool before attempting to remove the module.

2. Lift up the tab at the inside edge of the module

until the base clears the opening at the side of the cooktop.

3. To unplug, hold the module by the front and back

edges and slide toward the center of the cooktop. Lift out when unplugged.

4. If you are storing modules, do not stack them or

store other materials on top of them. This could damage the surface of the modules.

Cookware

Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware. Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than other metals. Cast-iron and coated cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb heat, but generally cook evenly at low to medium heat settings. Steel pans may cook unevenly if not combined with other metals.

For best cooking results pans should be flat on the bottom. Match the size of the saucepan to the size of the surface unit. The pan should not extend over the edge of the surface unit more than 1 inch.

Always read and follow cookware manufacturer’s instructions on cookware use.

Right Wrong

Not over 1 inch Over 1 inch

Questions and Answers

Q. Can I cover my drip pans with foil? A. No. Clean as recommended in the Care and

Cleaning section.

Q. Can I use special cooking equipment, like an

oriental wok, on any surface units?

A. Cookware without flat surfaces is not

recommended. The life of the module surface units can be shortened and the cooktop can be damaged from the high heat needed for this type of cooking. Aspecial flat-bottomed wok can be used safely.

Q. Why am I not getting the heat I need from my

surface units even though I have the controls on the correct setting?

A. After turning the surface units off and making sure

they are cool, check to make sure that the plug-in units are securely plugged in.

Q. Why does my cookware tilt when I place it on

the surface unit?

A. Because the surface unit is not flat. Make sure the

feet of the surface units are sitting on the inside rim of the drip pan and the drip pan is flat on the cooktop surface.

Q. Why is the porcelain finish on my cookware

coming off?

A. If you set the surface unit coil higher than required

for the cookware material and leave it, the finish may smoke, crack, pop, or burn depending on the pot or pan.

Also, if you set the surface unit coil higher than required for a long period of time, with small amounts of dry food, you can damage the finish.

Q. May I can foods and preserves on my coil

surface units?

A. Yes, but only use cookware designed for canning

purposes. Check the manufacturer’s instructions and recipes for preserving foods. Be sure canner is flat-bottomed and fits over the center of the coil surface unit. Since canning generates large amounts of steam, be careful to avoid burns from steam or heat.

Deep Fat Frying

Do not overfill cookware with fat that may spill over when adding food. Frosty foods bubble vigorously. Watch food frying at high temperatures. Keep cooktop and hood clean from grease.

Wok Cooking

We recommend that you use only a flatbottomed wok. They are available at your local retail store.

Do not use woks that have support rings.

Use of these types of woks, with or without the ring in place can be dangerous. Placing the ring over the surface unit will cause a build-up of heat that will damage the cooktop. Do not try to use such woks without the ring. You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over.

Coil Surface Unit Module

RADIANT MODULE

How to Insert the Module

1. Be sure the controls are turned

to OFF. To install the module, position the plug to the outside wall of the cooktop.

2. Slide the module toward the

outlet in the side of the cooktop until the plug is pushed all the way in.

3. Lower the inside edge of the

module into the cooktop until it is flush with the cooking surface.

How to Remove the Module

1. Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the

radiant surface units are cool before attempting to remove the module.

2. Lift up the tab at the inside edge of the module

until the base clears the opening at the side of the cooktop.

3. To unplug, hold the module by the front and back

edges and slide toward the center of the cooktop. Lift out when unplugged.

4. If you are storing modules, do not stack them or

store other materials on top of them. This could damage the surface of the modules.

General Information About Radiant Modules

The radiant module features heating coils beneath a smooth glass ceramic surface. The two surface units are shown by outlines on the glass.

• When a surface unit is activated, coils beneath the surface unit radiate heat through the glass to the cookware. The red glow of the coils will be instantly visible through the glass. It will take the surface unit a few moments to heat up. The coil cycles on and off to maintain your selected control setting. The coils have temperature limiters to prevent runaway temperatures.

• If you are storing modules, do not stack them or store other materials on top of them, as damage to the glass ceramic surface of the radiant module is likely. Be careful not to damage or bend the electrical plug.

• Do not let pots boil dry. Overheated metal can bond to glass module. An overheated copper pot will leave a residue that will permanently stain the module.

• Sliding aluminum cookware across the glass may leave metal marks. These metal marks will appear as small scratches. They can be removed with the recommended cleaning creme and a razor scraper.

• When a surface unit is turned on, the surface unit can be seen glowing red within a few seconds. The red glow will turn on and off (cycling) to maintain the selected heat setting. With poor cookware, you will see frequent cycling of the unit off and on. Good, flat cookware will minimize the cycling.

• It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or surface on the glass ceramic surface when the surface is cool.

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User Manual

Operating Instructions, Tips

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CONTROLS

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RADIANT MODULE