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Safety Instructions ...... 2-4
Operating Instructions
Cookware Tips ............... 8, 9
Dual Surface Element .......... 7
Features of Your Cooktop ....... 5
Surface Elements ............ 6, 7
Temperature Limiter ............ 7
Care and Cleaning
Control Knobs ................. 9
Glass Cooktop ............ 10, 11
Installation
Instructions ............. 12-20
Troubleshooting Tips ..... 21
Consumer Support
Consumer Support .... Back Cover
Product Registration,
(Canada) .................. 25, 26
Product Registration,
(U.S.A.) ................... 2], 24
Warrantg .................... 27
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
;i, 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.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the fo!lowing:
_: Usethis appliance only for itsintended useas
described in this manual,
ijf;Donot attempt to repair or replaceany part
of your cooktop unlessit isspecifically
recommended in this manual. All other servicing
should be referredto a qualifiedtechnician.
_: Beforeperforming any service,disconnect
the cooktop power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker.
_: Besureyour applianceis properly installed and
grounded by a qualifiedtechnician in accordance
with the providedinstallation instructions.This
appliance mustbe suppliedwith the proper
voltage and frequency, and connected to an
individual, properly grounded branch circuit,
protected by a circuit breakeror fuse acceptable
for the indicated wattage on the name plate.
Name plate location
_: Havethe installer show you the location of the
circuit breakeror fuse.Mark itfor easy reference.
iJflDonot leavechildren alone-children shouldnot
be left alone or unattended in an area where an
appliance isin use.They should never beallowed
to sit or standon any part of the appliance.
_:Teachchildren not to play with the controls or
any other part ofthe cooktop.
_: Donot allow anyone to climb,stand or hang on
the cooktop.
_,:CAUTION:Items of interestto children
should not be stored in cabinetsabove a
cooktop-children climbing on the cooktop
to reachitems could be seriouslyinjured.
_:Always keepdishtowels,dishcloths, pot holders
and other linensa safe distance away from your
cooktop.
_:Always keepwooden and plastic utensilsand
canned food a safe distance away from your
cooktop. They may become hot and could cause
burns.
_: Neverwear loose-fitting or hanging garments
while usingthe appliance.Flammable material
could be ignited if brought in contact with hot
surface elementsand may cause severeburns.
iJflUseonly dry pot holders-moist or damp pot
holderson hot surfaces may result in burnsfrom
steam. Do not let pot holderstouch hot surface
elements. Donot usea towel or other bulky cloth.
Suchcloths can catch fire on a hot surface
element.
_Jf;Foryour safety, neveruse your appliancefor
warming or heatingthe room.
iJflDonot usewater on greasefires.Never pick up
a flaming pan.Turn the controls off.Smother a
flaming pan on a surface element by coveringthe
pan completely with a well-fitting lid,cookiesheet
or flat tray. Usea multi-purpose dry chemicalor
foam4ype extinguisher.
Flaminggreaseoutside a pan can be put out by
covering with baking sodaor,if available, by using
a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam4gpe fire
extinguisher.
_: Donot flame foods onthe cooktop. If you do
flame foods under the hood,turn the fan on.
_: Donot let cooking greaseor otherflammable
materialsaccumulate on the cooktop.
_:Always keepcombustible wall coverings,curtains
2 or drapesa safe distancefrom your cooktop.

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WARNING!
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
_::Do not touch surface elements. 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 the
surface elements or areas nearby the
surface elements; allow sufficient time
for cooling first.
Potentially hot surfaces include 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 the surface element control
to off before removing the cookware.
;_i:,:Use proper pan size-select cookware having
fiat bottoms large enough to cover the
surface element heating element. The use
of undersized cookware will expose a portion
of the surface element to direct contact and
may result in ignition of clothing. Proper
relationship of cookware to surface element
will also improve efficiency.
;_):,:Never leave surface elements unattended at
high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking
and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
_::Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for cooktop cooking; others may
break because of the sudden change in
temperature.
_:::Keep an eye on foods being fried at high
or medium-high heat settings.
_t_::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.
_t_::If a combination of oils or fats will be used
in frying, stir together before heating, or as
fats melt slowly.
;;i:,: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 hotfat,
especially a deep fat frye[ 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.
_i:,:Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any appliance.
it:::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 greaseor spillovers
which may ignite,
;;i:,:Neverheat unopened food containers.
Pressurebuildup may make container burst
and cause injury,
_t:_Neverleavejars or cansof fat drippings on
or near your cooktop.
;;i:,:Neveruseyour appliance for warming or
heating the room.
COOKMEATAND POULTRYTHOROUGHLY...
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at least an INTERNALtemperature of ff60°F and
poultry to at least an INTERNALtemperature of 180°E Cooking to these temperatures usually
protects against foodborne illness.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
RADIANTSURFACEELEMENTS
Use cam when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the
controls have been turned off
_::Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The
cooktop can be scratched with items such
as sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry
and rivets on clothing.
_?_::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.
_t_:_Do not allow water, other liquids or grease
to remain on the cooktop.
_;i:,:To minimize the possibility of burns,always
be certain that the controls for all surface
elements are at the off position and the
entire glass surface is cool before
attempting to clean the cooktop.
_t_:_Do not operate the glass surface elements
if the glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning
solution may penetrate abroken cooktop
and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact
a qualified technician immediatelg should
your glass cooktop become broken.
_:::Clean the cooktop with caution. 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 Gloss Cool<top
section.
_t_::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.
d;>:Read and follow all instructions and
warnings on the cleaning cream labels.
_::Use care when touching the cooktop. The
glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat
after the controls have been turned OFF.
'_!_i_Donot stand on the glasscooktop.
_::Large scratches or impacts to glass
cooktops can lead to broken or
shattered glass.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Features of gour cooktop, ge.com
Throughout this manual, features and appearance max vary from gour model.
Feature Index (Featuresand appearances max vargJ Explained on page
O Dual Surface Element 6, 7
O SingleSurface Element 7
Surface Element Control Knobs 6
O Hot Surface lndicator Light 6
"On"Indicator Light 6

Using the surface elements.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
How to Set
Pushthe knob down and turn in either
direction to the setting gou want. When
the control isin ang position other than OFF,
it mag be rotated without pushing it down.
At OFF,Hi,Lo and Simmer, the control
clicksinto position.Youmag hear slight
clickingsounds during cooking, indicating
the control iskeeping the power level
gou set.
The controlsfor the radiant surface
elements can be set angwhere between Lo
or Simmer and Hi for an unlimited number
of heat settings.With the infinite switch,
the element cgcleson and offto maintain
gour selectedcontrol setting.
TheOn indicator lightwill glow when any
surface element ison.
AHotSurface indicator lightwill glow
when ang radiant element isturned on
and will remain on until the surface is
cooledto approximatelg 150°E
NOTE:
::J_::It comeson when theelement is hot
to the touch.
::J_::It stays on evenafter the element is
turned off
_It glows brightly until the elementis
cooledto approximately 150°K
::Ji::Besureyou turn the control knob to OFF
when you finish cooking.
Never cook directlg on the glass.
Alwags use cookware.
Alwags center the pan on the
surface element gou are using.
About the radiant surface elements...
The radiant cooktop features heating
elements beneath a smooth glass surface.
NOTE:A slight odor is normal when anew
cool<top is used for the first time. It is
caused by the heating of new ports and
insulating materials and will disappear
in o short time.
NOTE:Onmodels with light-colored gloss
cool<tops,it isnormal for the cookingzones
to changecolor when hot or coolingdown.
Thisistemporary and will disappearas
gloss cools to room temperature.
The surface element will cgcle on and off
to maintain gour selectedcontrol setting.
It issafe to place hot cookware (fromthe
oven or surface)on the glass cooktop
when the surface iscool.
Evenafter the surface elementsare tumed
off,the glass cooktop retains enough heat
to continue cooking.Toavoid overcooking,
remove pans from the surface elements
when the food iscooked.
Avoid placing utensilsthat could become
hot or plastics that could melt on the
surface element untilit hascooled
completelg.
iJi::Water stains(mineraldeposits)are
removable usingthe cleaningcream
or full strength white vinegon
_Useof window cleanermay leaveon
iridescentfilm on thecool<top.The
cleaningcream will removethis
discoloration.
!i_:Don'tstore heavy items abovethe
cool<top.If they drop onto the cooktop,
they concause damage.
iJi::Donot usethe surfaceasocutting
board.
Donot slide
cool<ware
G'%,
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cool<top
because it can
scratch the
gloss.Thegloss
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Dual Surface Element [onsomemodels)
The left front surface element has 2 cooking
sizes to select from so you con match the
size of the element to the size of the
cookwore you are using.
To use the large surface element, turn the
SELECTORknob to O. Push down and turn
the control knob to the desired setting. The
element willheat the entire area contained
bg the larger circle.
To usethe small surface element, turn the
SELECTORknob to e. Pushin and turn the
control knob to the desiredsetting.The
element will onIgheat the area insidethe
smaller circle.
Surface Elements Cycle On and Off
Surface elements will cgcle on and off
to maintain the temperature gou have
selected.
All radiant surface elementshave a
temperature limiter that protects the glass
cooktop from getting too hot.
The temperature limiter mag cgcle the
elements off while cooking if:
_: The pan boils dry.
::Ji::The pon bottom is not riot.
_: The pon is off-center
::Ji::There is no pan on the element.

Selecting types of cookware.
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops,
Checkpans for fiat bottoms by
using a straight edge.
Stainless Steel:
recommended
Aluminum:
heavyweight recommended
Good conductivitg. Aluminum residue
sometimes appears as scratcheson the
cooktop but con be removed if cleaned
immediatelg. Becauseof its low melting
point, thin weight aluminum should not
be used.
Copper:
recommended
Porcelain Enamel-Covered
Cast Iron:
recommended
As long as the cookware is covered
completelg with porcelain enamel, this
cookware is recommended. Caution is
recommended for cast-iron cookware
that is not completelg covered with
smooth porcelain enamel, since it mag
scratch the glass ceramic cooktop.
Glass-Ceramic:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. Hag scratch the
surface.
Copper Bottoms:
usable,but not recommended
Panswith copper bottoms mag leave
residueappearing as scratches. Remove
ang residueimmediatelg after use.Do not
leta pot boil drg.Overheated metal can
bond to the glass cooktop and leavea
permanent stain if it isnot removed
immediatelg.
Stoneware:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. Hag scratch the
surface.
Usepansthat match the diameter ofthe
surface element. Cooking performance will
not be as good if the cookware iseither
smaller or larger than the surface element.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged
or warped bottoms are not
recommended.
Do not place wet pans
on the glass cooktop.
Do not use woks with support
rings Onthe glass cooktop.
For Best Results
:_ Placeonlg drg pans on the surface
elements. Do not place lids on the
surface elements, particularlg wet lids.
:_:_Donot use woks that have support
rings. This tgpe of wok will not heat
on glass surface elements.
_:(:::We recommend that gou use onlg a
flat-bottomed wok. Theg are available
at gout local retail store. The bottom
of the wok should have the same
diameter asthe surface element
to ensure proper contact.
::Ji::Some special cooking procedures
require specific cookware such as
pressure cookers, deep-fat frgers, etc.
All cookware must have flat bottoms
and be the correct size.
Use flat:bottomed woks
on the glass cooktop.

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Wrong!
Note: Flat-bottomed canners are
required for gloss cooktops.
Observe the Following Points in Conning
Potsthat extend beyond !" of the surface
element's circle are not recommended for
most surface cooking. However,when
canning with water-bath or pressure
canner,larger-diameter pots maUbe
used.This isbecause boiling water
temperatures (evenunder pressure)are
not harmful to the cooktop surfaces
surrounding the surface elements.
HOWEVER,DONOTUSELARGE-
DIAMETERCANNERSOROTHERLARGE-
DIAMETERPOTSFORFRYINGORBOILING
FOODSOTHERTHANWATER.Mostsurup
or sauce mixtures-and all tupes of
fruing-cook at temperatures much
higher than boiling wate, Such
temperatures could eventuallu harm
the glasscooktop surfaces.
[] Besurethe cannerfits overthe
center of the surface element. If uour
cooktop or its location does not allow
the canner to be centered on the
surfaceelement,usesmaller-diameter
potsfor good canningresults.
[] Flat-bottomed canners must be
used.Do not usecanners with
flanged or rippled bottoms (often
found in enamelware) becausetheg
don't make enough contact with the
surface elements and take a long
time to boil wateE
[] When canning, use recipes and
procedures from reputable sources.
Reliable recipes and procedures are
available from the manufacturer of uour
canner; manufacturers of glassjars for
canning, such as Ball and Kerr brand;
and the United States Department
of Agriculture Extension Service.
[] Rememberthat canning is a process
that generates large amounts of
steam.To avoidburns from steam
or heat, be careful when canning.
NOTE:tryout househas low voltage,
canning may take longer than expected,
eventhough directionshavebeen earefull_l
followed.Theprocesstime will be
shortened b_l:
(1)usinga pressurecanner,and
(2)starting with HOTtap water for fastest
heating of large quantitiesof water.
CAUTION:
::J_::Safeconningrequiresthat harmful
microorganismsore destroyed and that
thejars ore sealedcompletely. When
conning foods in o water-both conner,
a gentle but steady boil must be
maintained for the requiredtime. When
conning foods in o pressureconner,the
pressuremust be maintained for the
required time.
::Ji::After you hoveadjusted the controls,
it isvery important to make surethe
prescribedboil or pressurelevds ore
maintained for the requiredtime.
_: Since _tou must make sure to process
the conning jars for the prescribed time,
with no interruption in processing time,
do not con on on_l cooktop surface
element if _lour conner is not flat.
Careand cleaningof the cooktop.
Control Knobs
Thecontrol knobs moy beremoved for
eosiercleoning,
Make surethe knobs are in the Off
positionsand pullthem straight off the
stems for cleaning.
The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher
or theg mag also be washed with soapand
wate_ Donot remove chrome accentskirt
(onsome models).Hake surethe insidesof
the knobs are drg before replacing.
Replacethe knobs in the Offposition to
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Cleaning the glass cooktop.
Clean your cooktop after
each spill. Use CERAMA
BRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner.
Normal Dailg Use Cleaning
UseCERAMABRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaneron the glass cooktop.
Tomaintain and protect the surface of
Four glass cooktop, follow these steps:
[] Before usingthe cooktop for the
first time, cleon it with CERAMA
BRYTE®Ceramic CooktopCleaner.
Thishelps protect the top and makes
cleanup easier.
[] Dailg useof CERAMABRYTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Cleanerwill help keepthe
cooktop lookingnew.
[] Shakethe cleaning cream well. Applg
a few drops of CERAMABRYTE®
CeramicCooktop Cleanerdirectlg
to the cooktop.
[] Usea paper towel or CERAMABRYTE®
CleaningPadfor CeramicCooktops to
clean the entire cooktop surface.
[] Use a drg cloth or paper towel to
remove all cleaning residue. No
need to rinse.
NOTE:It is verg important that gou DO
NOTheat the cooktop until it has been
cleaned thoroughlg.
Use a CERANABRVTE®Cleaning
Pad for Ceramic Cooktops or a
Scotch-Brite ®Multi-Purpose No
Scratch blue scrub pad.
Burned-On Residue
WARNING: DAMAGEto Four glass surface
mag occur if gou usescrub pads other
than the pod included with Four cooktop.
[] Allow the cooktop to cool.
[] Spread a few drops of CERAMA
BRYTE®Ceramic CooktopCleaner
on the entire burned residuearea.
[] Using the included CERAMABRYTE®
Cleaning Padfor Ceramic Cooktops,
rub the residue area, applging
pressure as needed.
[]
[]
If ang residue remains, repeat the
steps listed above as needed.
For additional protection, after all
residue has been removed, polish
the entire surface with CERAMA
BRYTE®CeramicCooktop Cleaner
and a paper towel.
TheCERAMABRVTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Scraper and all
recommended supplies are
available through our Parts
Center. See instructions under
"ToOrder Parts" section on
next page.
NOTE: Do not use adull or
nicked blade.
Heavg, Burned-On Residue
[] Allow the cooktop to cool.
[] Use a single-edge razor blade
scraper at approximatelg a 45°
angle against the glass surface
and scrape the soil. It will be
necessarg to applg pressure
to the razor scraper in order
to remove the residue.
[] After scraping with the razor
scraper, spread a few drops of
CERAMABRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaneron the entire burned residue
area. Use the CERAMABRYTE®
Cleaning Padto remove ang
remaining residue.
[] For additional protection, after all
residue has been removed, polish
the entire surface with CERAMA
BRYTE®CeramicCooktop Cleaner
and a paper towel.
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Metal Marks and Scratches
[] Be careful not to slide pots and pans
across gour cooktop. Itwill 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.
[] If pots with a thin overlag of
aluminum or copper are allowed
to boil dry, the overlag mag leave
black discoloration on the cooktop.
This should be removed
immediatelg before heating
again or the discoloration mag
be permanent.
WARNING: Carefully check the bottom of
pans for roughness that would scratch
the cooktop.
Glass surface-potential for permanent damage.
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.
Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic
[] Turn off all surface elements. Remove
hot pans.
[] Wearing an oven mitt:
a. Usea single-edge razor blade
scraper {CERAMABRYTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Scraper)to move the spill
to a cool area on the cooktop,
b. Removethe spillwith paper towels.
[] Ang remaining spillover should be left
untilthe surface of the cooktop has
cooled.
[] Don't use the surface elements again
until all of the residue has been
completel Uremoved.
NOTE:If pitting or indentation in thegloss
surfacehasalready occurred,thecooktop
gloss will hove to bereplaced.In this case,
servicewill be necessorg.
To Order Parts
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 ........... # WX20X0302
Kit.......................... # WB64X5027
(Kit includes cream and cooktop scraper)
CERAMA BRYTE®CleaningPads for
Ceramic Cooktops ......... # WXlOX350
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Installation
Instructions 30" ElectricCooktop
JP256
I[-_ "If gou have questions, call 800.GE.CARES or visit our website at: ge.com"
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely
and carefully.
• IMPORTANT - Savetheseinstructions
for local inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT - Observeallgoverning
codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions for
future reference.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
AWARNING - This appliance must be
properlg grounded.
•ATTENTION INSTALLER --ALL
COOKTOPS MUST BE HARD WIRED (DIRECT
WIRED) INTO AN APPROVED JUNCTION BOX. A
"PLUG AND RECEPTACLE" ISNOT PERMITTED
ON THESE PRODUCTS.
• Proper installationisthe responsibilityof the
installerand product failuredue to improper
installationisNOT covered under warranty.
PARTS INCLUDED
Foam Tape 2 Hold-Down Brackets
6 Hex-Head Screws
(4 required, 2 extra)
2 Thumbscrews
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MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
Junction Box Wire Nuts
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
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Pencil
Phillips-Head
Screwdriver
1/4" Nut Driver
SaberSaw
1/8" Drill Bit & Electric
or Hand Drill
Ruler or Straightedge
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR SAFETY
•For Personal Safety, remove house fuse or open
circuit breaker before beginning installation.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury
or death.
•Be sure your cooktop is installed properlg by a
qualified installer or service technician.
• To eliminate the risk of burns or fire due to
reaching over heated surface elements, cabinet
storage located above the surface units should
be avoided. If cabinet storage space is to be
provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a
range hood that projects horizontallg aminimum
of 5" beyond the bottom of the cabinets. Cabinet
installation above the cooktop may be no deeper
than 13".
• Hake sure the cabinets and wall coverings
around the cooktop can withstand the
temperatures (up to 200°F) generated by
the cooktop.
• The cooktop should be easy to reach and lighted
with natural light during the day.
• Always disconnect the electrical service to the
cooktop before repairing or servicing the
cooktop. This can be done by disconnecting the
fuse or circuit breaker. Failure to do this could
result in a dangerous or fatal shock. Know where
your main disconnect switch is located. If you do
not know, have your electrician show you.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
This appliance must be supplied with the proper
voltage and frequency, and connected to an
individual, properlg grounded branch circuit,
protected by a circuit breaker or atime delay fuse
as noted on name plate.
We recommend you have the electrical wiring and
hookup of your cooktop connected by aqualified
electrician. After installation, have the electrician
show you where your main cooktop disconnect
is located.
Wiring must conform to National Electrical Code.
You can get a copy of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA No. 70-Latest Edition, by writing:
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
In Canada, wiring must conform to the Canadian
Electrical Code (CEC).
The cooktop conduit wiring is approved for copper
wire connection onlg, and if you have aluminum
house wiring, you must use special UL approved
connectors for joining copper to aluminum. In
Canada, you must use special CSA approved
connectors for joining copper to aluminum.
You must use a two-wire, three conductor 208/240
VAC, 60 Hertz electrical system. A white (neutral)
wire is not needed for this unit. The cooktop must
be installed in a circuit that does not exceed 125
VAC nominal to ground.
Refer to the name plate on your cooktop for the
KW rating for your cooktop.
Name plate location
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Installation Instructions
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
WARNING - The electrical power to
the cooktop supply line must be shut off while
connections are being made. Failure to do so
could result in serious injury or death.
ITI When preparing cooktop opening, make sure
the inside of the cabinet and the cooktop do
not interfere with each other. (See section on
preparing the opening.)
ITI Remove packaging materials and literature
package from the cooktop before beginning
installation.
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Packaging
Literature
Package
Cookto F
ITI Remove Installation Instructions from
literature pack and read them carefullg before
you begin.
Be sure to place all literature, Owner's Manual,
Installations, etc. in a safe place for future
reference.
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Make sure you have all the tools and
materials you need before starting the
installation of the cooktop.
Your home must provide the adequate
electrical service needed to safely and
properlg use your cooktop. (Refer to section
on electrical requirements.)
When installing your cooktop in your home,
make sure all local codes and ordinances are
followed exactly as stated.
Hake sure the wall coverings, countertop and
cabinets around the cooktop can withstand
heat (up to 200°F) generated by the cooktop.
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Installation Instructions
PREPARING THE OPENING
[] The following MINIMUM clearance dimensions
must be maintained.
13" MAX. depth of unprotected 1-3/4" HIN.
overhead cabinets clearance from
_ cutouttoside
wall on the right
of the unit
clearance from 18" HIN. height
countertop to
unprotected /Pto nearest cabinet
overhead surface /on either side
of unit
1-3/4" HIN. clearance --"
from cutout to side wall
on the left of the unit
If a 30" clearance between the cooking surface
and overhead combustible materials or metal
cabinets cannot be maintained, a minimum
clearance of 24" is required and the underside
of the cabinets above the cooktop must be
protected with not less than 1/4" insulating
millboard covered with sheet metal not less
than 0.0122" thick.
I_1 OVERALL COOKTOP DIMENSIONS
15-15/16" _1_.,.,.,_"
[] Fiveinches (5")
minimum vertical
clearance between
the cooktop bottom
and ang combustible
surfaces.
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5" Hin.
Vertical Clearance
I-_ OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS
DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES
To ensure accuracg, it is best to make a template
when cutting the opening in the counter.
1-3/4" HIN.
clearance from
cutout to left or
right side walls 16-1/8" depth
of cutout
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2" HIN. between
cutout and the
wall behind
the cooktop
from front edge
of cutout and
front edge of
countertop
HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION WITH CONTROLS
AT THE FRONT
In this installation, the cooktop must be installed
with the control knobs toward the front edge.
i-3/4"HIN.
clearance from
cutout to left or
right side walls 20-1/8" depth
of cutout
2" HIN. between
cutout and the
wall behind
the cooktop
from front edge
of cutout and
front edge
of countertop
VERTICAL INSTALLATION MUST BE ORIENTED
WITH CONTROLS ON THE LEFT SIDE
To eliminate the risk of burns bg reaching over a
heated surface, the cooktop must be installed with
the controls on the left side.
In this installation, countertops must be at least 25"
deep. Observe all minimum clearances at the front,
rear and sides.
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Installation Instructions
PREPARING THE OPENING (CONT.)
[] OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS
DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES
(cont.)
INSTALLATION OVER A GE UNDERSINK
DISHWASHER
1-3/4" MIN.
clearance to 16-1/8"
side walls depth
cutout
2" MIN. betwee,
cutout and the /4
wall behind L
the cooktop 4-1/2" ivl .
from front edge
of cutout and
front edge of
countertop
Floor
This cooktop is only approved for installation over a
GE Undersink Dishwasher Model GSM2!00. Follow
the installation instructions packed with the
dishwasher.
The controls must be oriented toward the front
edge of the countertop.
r_l Hake sure the wall coverings, countertop and
cabinets around the cooktop can withstand
heat (up to 200°F) generated by the cooktop.
Wall coverings,
cabinets and
countertop must
withstand heat
up to 200°F.
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE COOKTOP
[] INSTALLING THE JUNCTION BOX
Install an approved junction box where it will be
easilg reached through the front of the cabinet
where the cooktop will be located. The cooktop
conduit is 58" long.
Install junction box so
that it can be reached
through the front of the
cabinet.
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Min.
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*7" Max. when
installing over
GSM2100
Dishwasher
PORTANT:The junction box must be
located where it will allow considerable slack in the
conduit for serviceabilitg.
INSTALLATION OVER GSM2100 DISHWASHER
The center of the junction box should be 5" to 7"
below the cooktop lip, so it does not interfere with
the dishwasher, installation or operation.
Electrical connections must be made before placing
the cooktop into the cutout.
[] ATTACH FOAM TAPE
Applg the foam tape around the outer edge of the
glass. Do not overlap the foam tape.
Bottom of Cooktop
[] LOCATE MOUNTING PARTS
Start one screw through the bracket and into the
cooktop (both sides). Do not tighten. Turn the
bracket inward to avoid interference when
dropping the cooktop into the countertop.
r_l PROTECT SURFACE
OF COOKTOP
Place a towel or tablecloth onto the countertop,
Lag the cooktop upside down onto the protected
surface.
Bottom of Cooktop
Cloth under Cooktop 17

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INSTALLING THE COOKTOP (CONT.)
FsI INSERT COOKTOP INTO CUTOUT
Insert the cooktop centered into the cutout
opening. Make sure the front edge of the
countertop is parallel to the cooktop. Make final
check that all required clearances are met.
[] ATTACH HOLD-DOWN BRACKETS
TO CABINET
Open the cabinet door. Install the second screw
through the bracket and tighten. Then tighten the
first screw, Install the thumbscrew until it touches
the bottom of the countertop.
Cooktop
1
h Countertop
IMPORTANT: Turn the thumbscrew until it touches
the bottom of the countertop. Do not overtighten.
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION--ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
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When making the wire connections, use the
entire length of conduit provided. The conduit
must not be shortened.
With the cooktop in place, open the front of
the cabinet door.
Insert the wires from the conduit through the
opening of the junction box.
Ground Red ___}-
Black
Strain Relief Clamp
Connect the red and black leads from the
cooktop conduit to the corresponding leads
in the junction box,
Red
Ground wire Black
location
[] Once the connections are made, secure wires
together using wire nuts.
Red
Strain Relief Clamp
Ground '
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:
The bare ground wire in the conduit is connected
to the cooktop frame. Effective Januarg 1, 1996,
the National Electrical Code will not permit
grounding through neutral. If used in new
construction after Januarg 1, 1996 or in a mobile
home, recreational vehicle or if local codes do not
permit grounding through the neutral white lead,
attach the appliance grounding lead (green or
copper) to the residence grounding conductor
(green or bare copper) in accordance with local
codes. When connecting to a 3 conductor branch
circuit, if local codes permit, connect the bare
ground connector lead of the cooktop to the
branch circuit neutral (grag or white in color).
IMPORTANT:,fthecooktop is being
installed into a blind counter (one with no cabinet
opening below), wire connections must be made
before putting the cooktop into the cutout
opening.
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CHECKLISTS
[] PRE-TEST CHECKLIST
[] Remove all protective film, if _resent, and ang
stickers.
[] Check` to be sure that all wiring is secure and
not pinched or in contact with moving parts.
[] Check level of appliance.
[] Check` that the cook,top is properlg grounded.
I_1 OPERATION CHECKLIST
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Removeall items from the top of the cook,top
surface.
Turn on the power to the cook,top. Verifg that
all surface burners operate properlg.
Check that the circuit break,er is not tripped
nor the house fuse blown.
Check that conduit is securelg connected to
the junction box.
See troubleshooting list.
NOTE TO ELECTRICIAN:
The power leads supplied with this appliance are
UL recognized for connections to larger gouge
household wiring. The insulation of these leads
is rated at temperatures much higher than the
temperature rating of household wiring. The
current carrying capacity of a conductor is
governed bg the wire gauge and also the
temperature rating of the insulation around
the wire.
NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING
WARNING:
IMPROPER CONNECTION OF ALUMINUM
HOUSE WIRING TO THE COPPER LEADS CAN
RESULT IN A SERIOUS PROBLEM.
Splice copper wires to aluminum wiring
using special connectors designed and UL
approved for joining copper to aluminum
and follow the manufacturer's recommended
connector procedure closelg,
NOTE: Wire used, location and enclosure of
splices, etc., must conform to good wiring
practice and local codes.
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