GE ZHU30, ZHU36 User Manual 2

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

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ZHU36

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30″ y 36″ Anafe de inducción

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Consumer Information

Induction Cooktop

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.

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.

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

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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antennae.

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Increase the distance between the unit and receiver.

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Connect the unit into an outlet or a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Avoid placing any objects on or near the keypads in order to prevent accidental activation of the cooktop controls.

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Know which touch key pad controls each surface of the Cooking Zones.

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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.

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:

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Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.

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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.

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Before performing any service, disconnect the cooktop power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker.

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Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

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

easy reference.

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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.

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Teach children not to play with the controls or any other part of the cooktop.

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

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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.

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Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains or drapes a safe distance from your cooktop.

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Always keep dish towels, dishcloths, pot holders and other linens a safe distance away from your cooktop.

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Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and canned food a safe distance away from your cooktop. They may become hot

and could cause burns.

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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.

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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.

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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 wellfitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

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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.

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

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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

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

• 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.)

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

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.

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

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.

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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

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.

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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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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.

Touch control

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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.

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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.

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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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 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.

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.

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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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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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”

Notes

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