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Owner’s
Manual
30″ and 36″
Induction Cooktops
For Models:
ZHU30
ZHU36
76,2 cm et 91,4 cm (30″ et 36″)
Table de cuisson à induction
Manuel du propriétaire
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ZHU30
ZHU36
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30″ y 36″
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06-07 JR
Consumer Information
Induction Cooktop
2
Introduction
Your new Monogram 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 Monogram cooktop’s superior blend of form and
function will delight you for years to come.
Your Monogram cooktop was designed to provide the flexibility to blend in with your kitchen
cabinetry. Its sleek design can be beautifully integrated into the kitchen.
The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your cooktop properly.
If you have any questions, visit our Website at: monogram.com
Contents
Care and Cleaning
Control Lock Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19–21
Packaging Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Consumer Services
Before You Call for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 23
Important Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Model and Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–7
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Operating Instructions
Cookware Recommendations . . . . . . .10–12, 18
Features of Your Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
How Induction Cooking Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Kitchen Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Locking the Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Low Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Setting the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13–15
Surface Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Before
using your
cooktop
Read this manual carefully. It is intended to help
you operate and maintain your new cooktop
properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need more
help, there is a list of toll-free consumer service
numbers included in the back section of this
manual.
OR
Visit our Website at: monogram.com
Write
down the
model &
serial
numbers
You’ll find them on a label under the cooktop.
Fill out and return the Consumer Product
Registration Card that is packed with this
product.
Before sending in the card, please write the
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or
service calls concerning your cooktop.
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If you
received a
damaged
cooktop
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that
sold you the cooktop.
Save time
& money
Read this manual. Inside you will find many
helpful hints on how to use and maintain your
cooktop properly. Just a little preventive care on
your part can save you a great deal of time and
money over the life of your cooktop.
You’ll find many answers to common problems
in the Before You Call for Service section. If you
review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first,
you may not need to call for service at all.
If you
need
service
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services
page in the back of this manual.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy
with the service you receive, here are some
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.
In most cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details—including your phone number—to:
Manager, Customer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Consumer Information
Induction Cooktop
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4
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.
This unit has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part
18 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This unit
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this unit does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the unit off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antennae.
•
Increase the distance between the unit and receiver.
•
Connect the unit into an outlet or a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE:
•
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California
to publish a list of substances known to the state to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm, and requires businesses to warn customers
of potential exposure to such substances.
•
Use proper pan size. This appliance is equipped
with one or more COOKING ZONES of different sizes.
Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to
cover the Cooking Zones. The pan detection sensors
will not allow the affected Cooking Zone to operate
without a pan present.
•
Utensil handles should be turned inward and
should not extend over adjacent cooking zones
to reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable
materials and spillage due to unintentional contact
with the utensil.
•
Never leave prepared food on the cooking zones
unattended. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled
dry may melt or become damaged.
•
Protective liners: Do not use aluminum foil to line
any part of the cooktop. Only use aluminum foil as
recommended after the cooking process, if used as
a cover to be placed over the food. Any other use of
aluminum foil may result in the risk of electric shock,
fire or short circuit.
•
Avoid placing any objects on or near the keypads
in order to prevent accidental activation of the
cooktop controls.
•
Know which touch key pad controls each surface
of the Cooking Zones.
•
Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts
free of grease that could catch fire. Exhaust fan
ventilation hoods and grease filters should be kept
clean. Do not allow grease to accumulate on hood
or filter. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire.
When flaming food under the hood, turn fan on.
Refer to hood manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.
Serial Plate Location
You will find the model and serial number printed on
the serial plate. The serial plate is located under the
cooktop. Please see the illustration for exact location.
Remember to record the serial number BEFORE
INSTALLATION of the cooktop (See Product Registration,
page 2). The serial plate is located under the burner box
of the cooktop.
Name plate location
CAUTION:
Persons with a pacemaker or similar medical
device should exercise caution when using or
standing near an induction unit while it is in
operation. The electromagnetic field may affect the
working of the pacemaker or similar medical device.
It is advisable to consult your doctor or the
pacemaker manufacturer about your particular
situation.
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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.
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.
•
Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your cooktop unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
•
Before performing any service, disconnect
the cooktop power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker.
•
Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
•
Have the installer show you the location
of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for
easy 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 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.
•
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 a cooktop—children climbing on the
cooktop to reach items could be seriously
injured.
•
Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your cooktop.
•
Always keep dish towels, dishcloths, pot
holders and other linens a safe distance
away 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 wear loose-fitting or hanging
garments while using the appliance.
Flammable material could be ignited
if brought in contact with hot surface
elements 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 elements. Do not use a
towel or other bulky cloth. Such cloths can
catch fire on a hot surface element.
•
Do not use water on grease fires. Never
pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off.
Smother a flaming pan on a surface element
by covering the pan completely with a well-
fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use a
multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type
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.
•
When preparing flaming foods under the
hood, turn the fan on.
•
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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not touch glass ceramic surface
elements while cooking. This surface may
be hot enough to burn 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.
• To minimize the possibility of burns,
ignition of flammable materials and
spillage, the handle of a container should
be turned toward the center of the cooktop
without extending over any nearby surface
elements.
• Always turn off the surface element control
before removing the cookware.
• Never leave surface elements unattended
at high heat settings. Boilovers may cause
smoking and greasy spillovers may ignite.
• 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.
• Use a deep-fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.
• Never try to move a pan of hot fat,
especially a deep-fat fryer. Wait until the
fat is cool.
• Do not store flammable materials near
the cooktop.
• Keep the hood and grease filters clean to
maintain good venting and to avoid grease
fires.
• Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any
appliance.
• Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s
Manual.
• Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils or food on the cooktop when not
in use.
• Keep cooktop clean and free of
accumulation of grease or spillovers
which may ignite.
• Never heat unopened food containers.
Pressure buildup may make container burst
and cause injury.
• Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings
on or near your cooktop.
• Never use your appliance for warming
or heating the room.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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• Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The
cooktop can be scratched with items such
as sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry.
• Never use the glass cooktop surface as a
cutting board.
• Do not place or store items on top of the
glass cooktop surface when it is not in use.
• Be careful when placing spoons or other
stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface
when it is in use. They may become hot
and could cause burns.
• Avoid 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.
• Spilled or burnt-on foods may cause
accidental activation or deactivation of the
keypad. Clean the keypad thoroughly, and
controls will resume normal operation.
• Clean the cooktop with caution. Always
lock the control panel using the 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 wipe 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
wiping 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.
• To avoid possible damage to the cooking
surface, do not apply the cleaning cream
to the glass surface when it is hot.
• After 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.
• Large scratches or impacts to cooktops
can lead to broken or shattered glass.
• Use care when touching the cooktop. The
glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat
after the controls have been turned OFF.
• Do not stand on the glass cooktop.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
INDUCTION SURFACE ELEMENTS
Features of Your Cooktop
Induction Cooktop
Features
(Throughout this
manual, features and
appearance may
vary.)
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Feature Index Page
1 Cooking Elements 13
2 Control Lock 17
3 Kitchen Timer 16
4 ON Indicator Light (one for each element) 13
5 Hot Surface Indicator Light Area 13
6 Cooking Element ON/OFF Control 13
ZHU36 – 36″ Induction Cooktop
1
5
2
4
3
6
9
Features of Your Cooktop
Induction Cooktop
Features
(Throughout this
manual, features and
appearance may
vary.)
NOTE: 30” models have cooking element location
indicators next to each control.
1
2
3
5
Feature Index Page
1 Cooking Elements 13
2 Control Lock 17
3 Kitchen Timer 16
4 ON Indicator Light (one for each element) 13
5 Hot Surface Indicator Light Area 13
6 Cooking Element ON/OFF Control 13
ZHU30 – 30″ Induction Cooktop
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4
10
Each cooking element requires a MINIMUM pan size.
If the pan is properly centered, and of the correct
material, but is too small for the cooking element,
the element cannot be activated. The display will
flash “F” along with the power level selected.
Cookware larger than the element ring may be
used; however, heat will only occur above the
element.
For best results, the cookware must make FULL
contact with the glass surface.
Do not allow the bottom of the pan or cookware
to touch the surrounding metal cooktop trim or
to overlap the cooktop controls.
For best performance, match the pan size to the
element size. Using a smaller pot on a larger burner
will generate less power at any given setting.
Using Your Cooktop
Induction Cooktop
How
induction
cooking
works
The elements beneath the cooking surface
produce a magnetic field that causes the
electrons in the ferrous metal pan to vibrate
and produce heat.
The cooking surface itself does not heat. Heat
is produced in the cooking pan, and cannot be
generated until a pan is placed on the cooking
surface.
When the element is activated, the pan begins to
heat immediately and in turn heats the contents
of the pan.
Magnetic induction cooking requires the use
of cookware made of ferrous metals—metals
to which magnets will stick, such as iron or steel.
Use pans that fit the element size. The pan must
be large enough for the safety sensor to activate
an element.
The cooktop will not start if a very small steel or
iron utensil (less than the minimum size across
the bottom) is placed on the cooking surface
when the unit is turned on—items such as steel
spatulas, cooking spoons, knives and other
small utensils.
Using the
correct size
cookware
5-3/4” Min. Dia.
Pan Size
5-3/4” Min. Dia.
Pan Size
5-3/4” Min. Dia.
Pan Size
5-3/4” Min. Dia.
Pan Size
4-3/4” Min.
Dia.
Pan Size
7” Min. Dia.
Pan Size
4-3/4” Min.
Dia. Pan Size
7” Min. Dia.
Pan Size
7” Min. Dia.
Pan Size
30” Wide Cooktop. Use the minimum size pan shown for
each cooking element.
36” Wide Cooktop. Use the minimum size pan shown for each
cooking element.
Use the minimum size pan for the element.
The pan material is correct if a magnet
sticks to the bottom.
Min. Size
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Using the
cookware
correctly
Cookware must fully contact the surface of the
cooking element.
Use flat-bottomed pans sized to fit the cooking
element and also to the amount of food being
prepared.
CAUTION:
• The cooking elements may appear to be cool
while turned ON and after they have been turned
OFF. The glass surface may be HOT from residual
heat transferred from the cookware and burns
may occur.
• DO NOT TOUCH HOT COOKWARE or PANS
directly with hands. Always use mitts or pot
holders to protect hands from burns.
• DO NOT SLIDE cookware across the cooktop
surface. Doing so may permanently damage
the appearance of the ceramic cooktop.
Using Your Cooktop
Induction Cooktop
Cookware not centered on
cooking element surface.
Curved or warped pan bottoms
or sides.
Pan does not meet the minimum
size required for the cooking
element used.
Cookware centered correctly
on cooking element surface.
Flat pan bottom.
Pan size meets or exceeds the
recommended minimum size
for the cooking element used.
INCORRECT
CORRECT
Pan bottom rests on cooktop
trim or does not rest completely
on the cooktop surface.
Heavy handle tilts pan.
Pan bottom rests completely on
the cooktop surface.
Pan is properly balanced.
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Using Your Cooktop
Induction Cooktop
Do not place wet pans or lids on the cooking
surface or induction rings.
Do not place wet fingers on the glass cooktop.
Wipe up spills on the controls with dry hands.
Do not use woks with support rings. This type
of wok will not heat on an induction element.
Use only a flat-bottomed wok, available from many
cookware manufacturers. The bottom of the wok
should match the diameter of the induction ring to
insure proper contact.
Some special cooking procedures require specific
cookware such as pressure cookers, deep-fat fryers,
etc. Cookware with flat bottoms that match the size
of the surface element being used will produce the
best results.
For best
results
Choosing
cookware
Use quality cookware with heavier bottoms for
better heat distribution and even cooking results.
Choose cookware made of magnetic stainless
steel, enamel coated cast iron, enameled steel
and combinations of these materials.
Some cookware is specifically identified by the
manufacturer for use with induction cooktops.
Use a magnet to test if the cookware will work.
Flat-bottomed pans give best results. Pans with
rims or slight ridges can be used.
Round pans give best results. Pans with warped
or curved bottoms will not heat evenly.
For wok cooking, use a flat-bottomed wok. Do
not use a wok with a support ring.
Cookware “noise”
Slight sounds may be produced by different
types of cookware. Heavier pans such as
enameled cast iron produce less noise than a
lighter weight multi-ply stainless steel pan. The
size of the pan, and the amount of contents, can
also contribute to the sound level.
When using adjacent elements that are set at
certain power level settings, magnetic fields may
interact and produce a low whistle or intermitted
“hum”. These noises can be reduced or eliminated
by lowering or raising the power level settings of
one or both of the elements. Pans that completely
cover the element ring will produce less noise.
A low “humming” noise is normal particularly
on high settings.
Use a flat-bottomed wok.
Use a griddle.
Use flat-bottomed pans.
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Touch control
Using Your Cooktop
Induction Cooktop
Cooking
elements
Touch the pad lightly with the flat part of your
fingertip. Touch the center of the pad to ensure
the cooktop response.
A
“
beep
”
sound can be heard with each touch
to any pad.
Each of the cooking elements have separate
ON/OFF pads and LED display.
Be sure to use cookware that meets the
minimum pan size requirements.
To turn on a cooking element:
1 Place a pan with food onto the induction element.
The pan size should match the indicator ring.
2 Touch the ON/OFF pad. “5” will flash
in the display.
3 Touch the (+) or (-) pad to select power level and
to activate the induction element. A sound will
beep. The (+) or (-) pad must be pressed within
10 seconds to activate the element.
NOTE: You can also touch and hold the pad to scroll
quickly to the desired setting.
The induction circuit detects the pan and allows
the element to be activated. Both the element ON
indicator light and the cooktop HOT SURFACE light
will illuminate. If no power level is selected within
10 seconds, the zone will be deactivated.
To turn the control to OFF, touch the ON/OFF pad.
The induction element will be turned off and the
display will be blank.
With an element control ON:
If a pan is removed or moved to off-center from the
cooking ring, the control will flash “F” along with the
power setting. After 30 seconds, the element will be
deactivated and displays will turn off.
If the pan is placed back on the zone within
30 seconds, the flashing will stop and cooking
will resume.
Using Your Cooktop
Induction Cooktop
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Power level
settings
The cooktop offers 19 power levels, including a
Boost setting. Power levels range from “L” to 9
in precise half-step increments. For example: 1,
1-1/2, 2, 2-1/2 and up to power level 9.
Power Level “L”, the lowest setting, is
recommended for “Keep Warm.”
The power level increases one-half level with
each touch.
Power level 9 is the highest normal power setting.
1/2
The power level with a fraction indicates the
additional half-step setting.
Flashing “F”
in display
If a pan is removed or moved off-center from the
cooking ring during the cooking process, the
control will flash “F” along with the power setting.
The flashing “F” indicates that the pan is no
longer detected. After 30 seconds, the element
will be deactivated and the display will turn off.
If the pan is returned to the surface element
within 30 seconds, the flashing “F” will disappear
and cooking will resume.
Boost
setting
Boost is the highest power level, designed for large
quantity rapid cooking and boiling. Boost will
operate for a maximum of 10 minutes. After 10
minutes, it will automatically revert to power level 9.
Boost may be repeated after the initial 10 minute
cycle.
CAUTION: Do not leave a pot unattended while
in the Boost Mode.
To start the Boost power setting:
1 Place a pan matching the size of the induction
element over the selected indicator ring.
2 Touch the ON/OFF pad. “5” will flash
in the display.
3 Touch and hold the (+) pad until the display
reads “H.”
NOTE: If the pan is removed, the display will flash “F”
alternating to “H”. After 30 seconds, the elements will
turn off automatically.
Sounds you may hear:
You may hear a slight “buzz” sound when
cooking with the Boost or high mode. This is
normal. The sound depends on the type of pot
being used. Some pots will “buzz” louder
depending on the material. A “buzz” sound may
be heard if the pan contents are cold. As the pan
heats, the sound will decrease. If the power level
is reduced, the sound level will go down.
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Using Your Cooktop
Induction Cooktop
Power sharing
Four burner cooktops are divided into two
separate heating zones. The right and left side
cooking zones are powered by separate and
independent induction generators. One generator
controls 2 elements, or two cooking zones within
a heating section share the power of one
generator.
Five burner cooktops are divided into 3 zones.
The right and left side have separate cooking
zones and the large center element is another
separate cooking zone.
Power Sharing is activated when both elements
in the same cooking zone are activated and one
element is set for Boost (H). The element that is
not set for Boost will change to a lower power
level. This is called Power Sharing. When Boost
operation is complete (10 minutes), the other
element may be reset to any power level. Both
elements can operate simultaneously at normal
power level settings of “L” to 9.
4 burner cooktops with right and left side (2)
induction generators.
5 burner cooktops with right, left and center (3)
induction generators.
Using the
low setting
1 Place a pan with food onto the induction element.
The pan size should match the indicator ring.
2 Touch the ON/OFF pad. “5” will flash in the display.
3 Touch the (-) pad until the display reads “L.” A
sound will beep.
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 this cooktop.
The Low setting will keep hot, cooked food at serving
temperature. Always start with hot food. Do not use
to heat cold food.
Placing uncooked or cold food on surface element
set for Low could result in food-borne illness.
For best results, all food set for Low should be
covered with a lid or aluminum foil. Pastries or breads
should be vented to allow moisture to escape.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when removing
food from the element set for Low as cookware and
plates will be hot.
CAUTION: Do not warm food on the “L”
power level for more than two hours.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR FOUR BURNER
MODELS:
The elements on the right side share one
generator. Both elements can operate at any
non-Boost (level L to 9) power level at the same
time. If the large front element is set for “H” or
Boost, the smaller element at the right rear will
be deactivated or turned off automatically. The
smaller right rear element can be activated and
set for any power level after the Boost operation
of the larger element is completed (10 minutes).
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Using Your Cooktop
Induction Cooktop
Using the
kitchen
timer
NOTE: Use the kitchen timer to measure cooking time
or as a reminder. The kitchen timer does not control
the cooking elements.
1 Touch the Timer ON/OFF pad.
2 Touch the (+) or (-) pad to choose the desired
number of minutes. When the (+) or (-) pad is held
for several seconds, the timer will increase or
decrease at a faster rate. The timer will
automatically start to count down the minutes
you have selected within 5 seconds of the last
entry. The display will show the minutes and
a “ . “ will flash.
3 The timer displays minutes remaining until it
reaches one minute. At one minute, the timer
will beep and start counting down seconds.
With one minute remaining, the timer will beep
every 10 seconds. When all time has counted
down, the timer will signal a long beep and the
display will become blank.
Touch the ON/OFF pad to turn the timer off at any
time. Touch (+) or (-) to add or subtract to the set
time.
Hot surface
indicator
light
A HOT SURFACE indicator light (one for each cooking
element) will glow immediately when any element is
activated. The indicator light(s) glow when the glass
surface is hot , and will remain on until the surface
has cooled to a temperature that is safe to touch.
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Error alerts
(Flashing
“E”/”c” and
“E” “o”)
Error alerts indicate a temporary problem that may
be corrected by the user.
Clear Keypad—If the display flashes “E” alternating
to “c”, the keypad is sensing continuous activation
of one or more keypads. Clean or clear any
obstructions on the keypad area. Obstructions may
be water, food spills, a utensil or other objects.
To resume cooking, touch the ON/OFF pad, then
select the power level.
Over Temperature—If the display flashes “E”
alternating to “o”, the cooktop sensor indicates
that the induction element or electronics have
overheated.
Overheating of the element is caused by placing
an empty pan on the element and selecting a high
power level. The element sensor detects very high
temperatures (above normal cooking temperatures),
turns off the power and displays the error. A second
potential cause of this error is a lack of cooling air
to the bottom of the cooktop, which can cause
overheating of the electronics. If this situation
occurs, make sure the air inlet below the cooktop
is unobstructed.
Touch the ON/OFF pad and allow the cooktop
to cool for 30 to 45 minutes before operation
can begin again.
If either of these conditions persist, call for service.
IMPORTANT: If the “E” flashes alone, without
alternating to a “c” or “o”, a hardware error has
occurred. Call for service.
Using Your Cooktop
Induction Cooktop
Control lock
IMPORTANT: As a convenience, you can lock the
entire cooktop at any time when it is not in use or
before cleaning. Locking the cooktop will prevent
surface elements from being turned on accidentally.
To lock the cooktop:
Touch and hold the CONTROL LOCK pad for 5
seconds.
A two-beep signal will sound, and the CONTROL
LOCK light will glow, indicating that the cooktop is
locked.
If the cooktop is locked while a surface element
is in use, it will automatically turn off.
The CONTROL LOCK does not affect the timer.
If Control Lock is set while the timer is counting
down, it will continue to operate.
To unlock the cooktop:
Touch and hold the CONTROL LOCK pad again
for 5 seconds. A two-beep signal will sound, and
the CONTROL LOCK light will go out, indicating
that the cooktop is unlocked.
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Using Your Cooktop
Induction Cooktop
Observe
the following
points in
canning
When canning with water-bath or pressure
canner, larger-diameter pots may be used. This is
because boiling water temperatures (even under
pressure) are not harmful to the cooktop surfaces
surrounding the surface elements.
HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE-DIAMETER
CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE-DIAMETER POTS FOR
FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN WATER.
Most syrup or sauce mixtures—and all types of
frying—cook at temperatures much higher than
boiling water. Such temperatures could eventually
harm the glass cooktop surfaces.
1 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.
2 Flat-bottomed canners must be used. Do not
use canners with flanged or rippled bottoms
(often found in enamelware) because they
don’t make enough contact with the surface
elements and take a long time to boil water.
3 When canning, use recipes and procedures
from reputable 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 Service.
4 Remember that canning is a process that
generates large amounts of steam. To avoid
burns from steam or heat, be careful when
canning.
Note: Flat-bottomed canners are
required for glass cooktops.
Wrong!
Right!
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:
(1) 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.
• After you have adjusted the controls, 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
Induction Cooktop
Control lock
pad
As a convenience, you can lock the entire
cooktop at any time when it is not in use or
before cleaning.
Locking the cooktop will prevent surface
elements from being turned on accidentally.
Begin by locking the cooktop; see
Control Lock.
How to remove
protective
shipping film
and packaging
tape
Carefully grasp a corner of the protective shipping
film with your fingers and slowly peel it from the
appliance surface. Do not use any sharp items to
remove the film. Remove all of the film before using
the appliance for the first time. To assure no damage
is done to the finish of the product, the safest way to
remove the adhesive from packaging tape on new
appliances is an application of a household liquid
dishwashing detergent. Apply with a soft cloth and
allow to soak.
NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from all
parts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.
Normal
daily
cleaning
Use CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on
the glass cooktop.
To maintain and protect the surface of your glass
cooktop, follow these steps:
1 Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it
with CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner.
This helps protect the top and makes cleanup
easier.
2 Daily use of CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner will help keep the cooktop looking new.
3 Shake the cleaning cream well. Apply a few drops
of CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
directly to the cooktop.
4 Use a paper towel or CERAMA BRYTE
®
Cleaning
Pad for Ceramic Cooktops to clean the entire
cooktop surface.
5 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.
Clean your cooktop after each spill.
Use CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner.
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.
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Care and Cleaning
Induction Cooktop
Burned-on
residue
WARNING: DAMAGE to your glass surface may
occur if you use scrub pads other than the pad
included with your cooktop.
1 Allow the cooktop to cool.
2 Spread a few drops of CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner on the entire burned residue
area.
3 Using the included CERAMA BRYTE
®
Cleaning
Pad for Ceramic Cooktops, rub the residue area,
applying pressure as needed.
4 If any residue remains, repeat the steps listed
above as needed.
5 For additional protection, after all residue has
been removed, polish the entire surface with
CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
and a paper towel.
Use a CERAMA BRYTE
®
Cleaning Pad for
Ceramic Cooktops or a Scotch-Brite
®
Multi-Purpose No Scratch blue scrub
pad.
Heavy
burned-on
residue
1 Allow the cooktop to cool.
2 Use a single-edge razor blade scraper at
approximately a 45° angle against the glass
surface and scrape the soil. It will be necessary
to apply pressure to the razor scraper in order
to remove the residue.
3 After scraping with the razor scraper, spread a
few drops of CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner on the entire burned residue area. Use
the CERAMA BRYTE
®
Cleaning Pad to remove
any remaining residue.
4 For additional protection, after all residue has
been removed, polish the entire surface with
CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and
a paper towel.
The CERAMA BRYTE
®
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.
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Care and Cleaning
Induction Cooktop
Glass surface—
potential for
permanent
damage
Damage from sugary spills and melted plastic:
1 Turn off all surface elements. Remove hot pans.
2 Wearing an oven mitt:
a. Use a single-edge razor blade scraper
(CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Scraper) to
move the spill to a cool area on the cooktop.
b. Remove the spill with paper towels.
3 Any remaining spillover should be left until the
surface of the cooktop has cooled.
4 Don’t use the surface elements again until all of
the residue has been completely removed.
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.
Metal marks
and scratches
1 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 CERAMA
BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner with the
CERAMA BRYTE
®
Cleaning Pad for Ceramic
Cooktops.
2 If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or copper
are allowed to boil dry, the overlay may leave
black discoloration on the cooktop.
This should be removed immediately before
heating again or the discoloration may be
permanent.
WARNING: Carefully check the bottom of pans
for roughness that would scratch the cooktop.
Our testing shows that
if you are cooking high
sugar mixtures such as
jelly or fudge and have
a spillover, it can cause
permanent damage to
the glass surface
unless the spillover is
immediately removed.
To order CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner and the cooktop scraper, please call
our toll-free number:
National Parts Center 800.626.2002
CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . .# WX10X300
CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic
Cooktop Scraper . . . . . . . . . . .# WX10X0302
Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .# WB64X5027
(Kit includes cream and cooktop scraper)
CERAMA BRYTE
®
Cleaning Pads for
Ceramic Cooktops . . . . . . . . .# WX10X350
To order parts
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Questions?
Before you
call for
service…
Before You Call For Service
Induction Cooktop
POSSIBLE CAUSES
• Improper cookware being used. Use pans that are recommended
for induction, have flat bottoms and match the size of the
surface element.
• Cooktop controls improperly set . Check to be sure the correct
control is set for the surface element you are using.
• Wrong pan type. Use a magnet to check that cookware is
induction compatible.
• Pan is too small. Flashing “F”—pan size is below the minimum
size for the element. See the Using the correct size cookware
section.
• Pan not positioned correctly. Center the pan in the cooking ring.
• Incorrect cleaning methods being used. Use recommended
cleaning procedures. See the Care and Cleaning section.
• Cookware with rough bottoms being used, coarse particles
(salt or sand) were between the cookware and the surface of
the cooktop or cookware has been slid across the cooktop surface.
To avoid scratches, use the recommended cleaning procedures.
Make sure bottoms of cookware are clean before use, and use
cookware with smooth bottoms.
• Food spillovers not cleaned before next use. See the Care and
Cleaning section.
• Hot surface on a model with a light-colored glass cooktop.
This is normal. The surface may appear discolored when it is hot.
This is temporary and will disappear as the glass cools.
• Hot cooktop came into contact with plastic placed on the hot
cooktop. See the Care and Cleaning section.
• Hot sugar mixture spilled on the cooktop. Call a qualified
technician for replacement.
• Keypad is dirty. Clean the keypad.
• A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
• Improper cookware being used. Use a flat induction capable pan
that meets the minimum size for the element being used. See
the Using the correct size cookware section.
• Pan is improperly placed. Make sure the pan is centered on the
corresponding surface element.
• Cooktop control improperly set . Check to see that the control is
set properly.
PROBLEM
SURFACE ELEMENTS WILL
NOT MAINTAIN A ROLLING
BOIL OR COOKING IS SLOW
SURFACE ELEMENTS DO
NOT WORK PROPERLY
FLASHING “F”
SCRATCHES ON COOKTOP
GLASS SURFACE
AREAS OF DISCOLORATION
ON THE COOKTOP
PLASTIC MELTED TO
THE SURFACE
PITTING (OR INDENTATION)
OF THE COOKTOP
UNRESPONSIVE KEYPAD
PAN DETECTION/SIZING
NOT WORKING PROPERLY
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Questions?
Before you
call for
service…
Before You Call For Service
Induction Cooktop
POSSIBLE CAUSES
• A hardware error has occurred. Call for service.
• Keypad Error, indicating keypad cleaning is needed. Clean the
keypad area. Wipe up spills or remove utensils from the keypad
area.
• Over Temperature, indicating over temperature of a surface
element or electronics. Remove an empty pan from the surface
element. Allow the cooktop to cool down approximately 30
minutes. Check to be sure ventilation to the cooling system
below the cooktop is not blocked.
PROBLEM
DISPLAY FLASHING “E”
ALONE (NO OTHER LETTER)
DISPLAY FLASHING “E”
ALTERNATING TO “c”
DISPLAY FLASHING “E”
ALTERNATING TO “o”
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Notes
Induction Cooktop
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