GE JP345 User manual

Radiant Cooktop
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Safety Instructions....................s, 4
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Operating Instructions, Tips
Appliance Registration .................................2
Canning Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........6, 7
Cookware Tips............................................8, 9
Cooktop Comparison ....................................6
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....................5
Surface Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Problem Solver ..............................l 3
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000
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Consumer Services ..................15
Important Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Removal of Packaging Tape........................2
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
Models: JP343
GE Appliances
JP345
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HELP US HELP YOU...
Before using your eooktop, read this Write down the model and
guide carefully. serial numbers.
It is intended to help yOLI operate and maintain your
YoLI’11 find them on a label under the cooktop.
new cooktop properly.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product
Keep it handy for answers to your qLiestions.
Ownership Registration Card that ctime with your
If’ you don’t underst~nd something or need more help. cooktop. Before
senciing in this carci, please write
write (include your phone number):
these numbers here:
Consumer ,4 ffairs
GE Appliances Model Number
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
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Serial Number
Use these numbers in any cm-responcience or service
How to Remove Packaging Tape
calls conccrnirr,g your cooktop.
To assure no damage is done to the finish of’ the
product, the safest way to remove the packaging tape
adhesive on new appliances is an application of
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household iiquid dishwashing detergent, mineral oil
or cooking oil. Apply with
a soft cloth and allow to
soak. Wipe dry and then apply an appliance polish to
thoroughly clean and protect the surface.
NOTE: The plastic
~ape must be rmnoved from the
chrome
trilm on cooktop parts. It cannot be removed
if it is baked on.
If you received a damaged cooktop...
lmnmiiately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold
you the cooktop.
Save time and money.
Before you request service...
Check the Problem Solver in the back of [his guide.
[t lists causes of minol” operating problems that }’OU
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can correct yourself.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE...
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in
the back of this guide.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased.
11 for some reason yOLI are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three steps to follow for
further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why
yOLI 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. Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY
40225
FINALLY, it’ your problem is still not resolved, wrile:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
’70 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
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When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
● Have theinstallershow you thelocationofthe
circuit breaker orfuse. Mark it for easy reference.
● Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in this guide.
“ Be sure your appliance is properly installed and
grounded
by a qualified technician in accordance
with the provided installation instructions.
● Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your cooktop unless it is specifically
recommended in this guide. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
● Before performing any service, DISCONNECT
THE COOKTOP POWER SUPPLY AT THE
HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY
REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING
OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
● 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 appIiance.
● Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang
on the cooktop,
c 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.
● Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance. Be careful when
reaching for items stored in cabinets over the
cooktop. FlammabIe material could be ignited if
brought in contact with hot surface unit and may
cause severe burns.
● Use only dry pot holders—moist or
damp pot holders on hot surfaces may
resuIt in burns from steam. Do not let
pot holders touch hot surface unit. Do not use a
towel or other bulky cloth in place of a pot holder.
Such cloths can catch tire on a hot surface unit.
● For your safety, never use your appliance for
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warming or heating the room.
● 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 other appliance.
● Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate on the cooktop.
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● Do not use water on grease fires. Never
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pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls
off. Smother a flaming pan on surface
unit by covering the pan completely with a well-
fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use a multi-
purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by
covering it with baking soda or, if available, by
using multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher.
● Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge
or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface unit,
be careful to avoid steam burns. Some cleansers can
produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
When the cooktop is cool, use only
Cook Top
Cleaning
Ckerne brand cleaner to clean the cooktop.
● Do not operate the radiant surface units if
the glass is broken.
Spillovers or cleaning
solution may penetrate a broken cooktop and
create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a
qualified technician immediately should your
glass cooktop become broken.
● Use care when touching the cooktop.
The glass surface of the cooktop will retain
heat after the controls have been turned off.
● Do not touch the surface units. These surfaces
may be hot enough to burn even though they are
dark in color. During and after use, do not touch,
or let clothing or other flammable materials
contact the surface units or areas nearby surface
units; allow sufficient time for cooling, first.
Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop and
~ areas facing the cooktop.
● When cooking pork, follow the directions
exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least 170”F. This assures that,
in the remote possibility that trichina maybe
present in the
meat, it will be killed and the meat
will be safe to eat.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
● Never leave the surface units unattended at
high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
● Use proper pan size— Select cookware having
flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface
unit’s heating area. The use of undersized
cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit
to direct contact and may result in ignition of
clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to
surface unit will also improve efficiency. See the
Cookware Tips section of the guide.
* Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially
a deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.
● Only” certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for cooktop surface; others may break
because of the sudden change in temperature.
● 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 nearby
surface units.
● Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes
a safe distance away from
your cooktop.
● Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens
a safe distance away
from your cooktop.
● Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food on the cooktop when not in use.
● 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 bums.
~ 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 or control panel.
● Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
● Clean only parts listed in this guide.
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● Do not stand on the glass cooktop.
● Keep cooktop clean and free of accumulation
of grease or spillovers which may ignite.
● To minimize the possibility of burns, always be
certain
that the controls for all surface units are at
the off position and the entire glass surface is cool
before attempting to clean the 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.
● N-ever heat unopened food containers.
Pressure buildup may make container burst
and cause injury.
● Teach children not to play with controls or any
other part of the cooktop.
Q Always turn the surface units off before
removing the cookware.
● Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or
medium high heats.
. When flaming foods are under the hood, turn —
the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread
the flame.
● 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.
● Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to
prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.
● Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on or
near your cooktop.
● To avoid possible damage to the cooking
surface,
do not apply Cook Top Cleaning Creme
to the glass surface when it is hot.
● After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper towel to
remove all Cook Top Cleaning Creme residue.
● Read and follow all instructions and warnings
on Cook Top Cleaning Creme labels.
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SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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Explained
Feature Index
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1 Model and Serial Numbers
2
(Under the cooktop)
2 Control Knobs 3,4,6,7, 12
3 Dual Surface Unit Knob
7, 12
4 “UNIT ON” Indicator Light
17
5 Dual Surface Unit
6 Hot Surface Indicator Lights
17
7 Surface Unit
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HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE
TO YOUR OLD ONE?
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Your new cooktop has a radiant glass ceramic cooktop.
If you are used to cooking with gas burners or electric
surface units, you will notice some differences when
you use the radiant cooktop.
The best types of cookware to use, plLIs heat-up and
cool-down [imes, depend upon the type of burner or
surface unit you have.
The following chart will help you to understand the
differences between radiant cooktops
and any other
type of cooktop you may have used in the past.
Type of Cooktop
Radiant (Glass
Ceramic) Cooktop
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Electric coils
under a glass-
ceramic cooktop.
Flattened metal
tubing containing
electric resistance
wire suspended
over a drip pan.
High frequency
induction coils
under a glass
surface.
Solid cast iron
disk sealed to the
cooktop surface.
Regular or sealed
gas burners use
either LP gas
or natural gas.
How it Works
Heat travels to the gluss surface and then to the cookware, so pans tnust bc flat
on the bottom for good cooking results. The glass cooktop stays hot enough to
continue cooking long after it is turned off. Remove the pan from the surface unit
if you want cooking to stop.
Heats by direct contact with the pan and by heating the air under the pan. For
best cooking results, use good quality pans. Electric coils are more forgiving of
warped pans than radiant or solid disks. Heats up quickly bu[ does not
change heat settings as quickly as gas or induction. Electric coils stay hot enough
to continue cooking for a short
time after they are turned off.
Pans must be made of ferrous metals (metal that attracts a magnet). Heat is
produced by a magnetic circuit between the coil irnd the pan. Heats up right away
and changes heat settings right away, like a gas cooktop. After turning the control
off, the glass cooktop is hot from the heat of the pan, but cooking stops right away.
Heats by direct contact with the pm, so pans must be flat on the bottom for good
cooking results. Heats up and cools down more slowly than electric coils. The
disk stays hot enough to continue cooking after it is turned off. Remove the pan
from the solid disk if
YOU want the cooking to stop. .
Flames heat the pans directly. Pan
flatness is not critical to cooking rcsrdts, but
pans should be well balanced. Gas burners heat the pan right away and change
heat settings right away. When you turn the control off, cooking stops right
away,
CONTROL KNOBS
At both OFF and HI the control “clicks” into position. Switching heats to higher settings always results
In a quiet kitchen, you may hear slight “clicking” in a quicker change than switching to lower settings.
sounds—an indication that the heat settings you
selected are being maintained.
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low to Set the Controls
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2. Turn the knob to the desired heat setting.
The control must be pushed in to set only from
the OFF position. When the control is in any
position other than OFF, it may be rotated without
pushing it in.
Be sure yOLI turn the control knob to OFF when
you finish cooking.
The “UNIT ON” indicator light will glow when
any surface unit is on.
Cooking Guide for Using Heat Settings
HI—Quick start for cooking; brings water to a boil.
Medium High—(Setting halfway between HI and
MED) Fast fry, pan broil; maintains a fast boil on
large amounts of food.
MED—Sautd and brown; maintains a slow boil on
large amounts of food.
~Medium Low—(Setting halfway between MED and
LO) Cook after starting at HI; cooks with little water
in covered pan.
LO-Steam rice, cereal: maintains serving
;mperature of most foods. Slow cooking and
immering.
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MED
Cooktop temperatures increase with the number
of surface units that are on. With 3 or 4 units
turned on, surface temperatures are high
so be
careful when touching the cooktop. The hot
surface indicator light will remain lit after the
surface unit is off until the surface is cool enough
to touch.
NOTE:
● At Hl, Medium High settings, never leave food
unattended. Boilovers cause smoking; greasy
spillovers may catch on fire.
● At Medium Low, LO settings, melt chocolate and
butter on small surface unit.
● When a surface unit is turned on, the unit can be
seen glowing red within a few seconds. The red
glow will turn on and off (cycling) to maintain the
selected heat setting. With poor cookware, you will
see frequent cycling of the unit off and on. Good,
flat cookware will minimize the cycling. See the
Surface Cookware Tips section.
● It is safe to place hot cookware from the o~’en or
surface on the glass ceramic surface when it is cool
Dual Surface Unit Knob
The right front surface unit
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has 2 cooking sizes to select
from so you can match the
size
of the unit to the size of the
cookware you are using.
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To use the large (9 inch) surface unit, turn the COIL
SELECT knob clockwise to (QI. Push in and turn the
control knob to the desired setting. The unit will heat
the entire area contained by the larger circle.
To use the small (6 inch) surface unit, turn the COIL
SELECT knob counterclockwise to o. Push in and
turn the control knob to the desired setting. The unit
will only heat the area inside the smaller circle.
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COOKWARE TIPS
Types of Cookware
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The following information will help you choose
cookware which will give good performance.
Stainless Steel: highly rwotmended
Especially good with a sandwich clad bottom. The
sandwich bottom combines the benefits of stainless
steel (appeiirance, durability and stability) with the
advantages of aluminum or copper (heat conduction.
even heat distribution).
Copper Bottom: healj ttcic~ht t-(J(’otIIIIlcJ}zc/CJ(f
(hod perfor,nmnce, but copper may leave residue
if pot is allowed to boil dry. Overheated metal can
bond to glass
cooktops. If pot boils dry, leaving a
residue on the glass, clean immediately.
Glass-ceramic: wt r6’cottit716~tz(le(l
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
[Jsable, but not recommended.
Aluminum: heaq’ weight t-ecommended Stoneware: wt t-e(-oftltnc’iz(ie(l
Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
appear as scratches on the cooktop, but can be
Usab]e, but not recommended,
removed if cleaned immediately. Because of its
low tnelting point, thin weight aluminum should not
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be Used.
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
IJsable, but not recommended.
Porcelain/Enamel:
Good performance only with a thick, flat, smooth
bottom. Avoid boiling dry, as porcelain can melt and
fuse to the surface.
How to Check Pan Performance
Use of correct cookware can affect the cooking
performance and cleaning of your cooktop.
The correct cookware reduces the temperature of
the cookto~ surface and minimizes the chance of
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spillovers burning onto the cooktop. Pans with rounded, curved, ridged
or warped bottoms
You must use pans with perfectly flat bottoms.
Some pans may have curved or rounded bottoms or
are not recommended.
Another simple test to determine even heat distribution
may be warped. If you are unsure of the
tlatness of
.across the cookware bottom is to
tmt one inch of water
your pans you may do this
Turn your pan upside
down on the countertop,
place a ruler flat against
the pan surface. The
bottom of the pan and the
straight edge of the ruler
quick test. in the pan. Bring the water to a
b~il and observe the
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location of bubbles as the water starts to boil.
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Good flat cookware will have an even distribution of
bubbles over the bottom surface area of the pan.
Bubbles localized in only a portion of the bottom
indicate uneven contact of the pan to the surface unit,
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should fit flush against each other all the way across. uneven heat transfer m
an unsuitable pan.
Turn the ruler a full 360 degrees, checking for any Use pans that match the diameter of the surface
space between the ruler and the bottom of the pan. unit. Cooking performance will not be as good if
the cookware is either smaller or larger than the
surface unit.
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Mace only dry pans on the
surface units.
Do not place
lids
on the surface units,
particularly wet lids.
● We recnmmend that you use
only a flat-bottomed wok.
They are available at your
local retail store. The bottom of the wok should
have the same diameter as the surface unit to insure
proper contact.
● Do not use woks that have
support rings. This type
of wok will not heat on
radiant surface units.
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● Some special cooking procedures require specific
cookware such as pressure cookers. deep fat fryers,
etc. All cookware must have flat bottoms and be the
correct size.
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HOME CANNING TIPS
Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of the surface unit’s
HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER
circle are not recommended for most surface cooking.
CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS
However, when canning with water-bath or pressure
FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER
canner, larger-diameter pots may be used. This is THAN WATER. Most syrup or sauce mixtures—
because boiling water temperatures (even under and
all types of frying—cook at temperatures much
pressure) are not harmful to the cooktop surfaces higher than boiling water. Such temperatures could
surrounding the surface units. eventually harm the glass cooktop surfaces.
Observe the Following Points in Canning
1. Be sure the canner fits over the center of the 3. When canning, use recipes and procedures from
surface unit.
[f your cooktop or its location does not reputable sources. Reliable recipes and procedures
allow the canner to be centered on the surface unit, are available from the manufacturer of your canner;
use smaller diameter pots for good canning results. manufacturers of glass jars for canning, such as
2. Flat-bottomed canners must be used. Do not use Ball and Kerr; and the United States Department of
canners with flanged or rippled bottoms (often Agriculture Extension Service.
found in enamelware) because they don’t make 4. Remember that canning is a process that generates
enough contact with the surface units and take large amounts of steam. To
avoid burns from steam
a long time to boil water. or heat, be careful when canning.
NOTE: If your house has low voltage, canning may
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Flat-bottomed canners are required (1)
using a pressure canner, and
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for glass cooktops. (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.
The cooktop surface units have temperature
limiters that prevent the glass cooktop from
getting too hot. If the bottom of your canner is
not flat, the surface unit can overheat, triggering
the temperature limiter to cycle the unit off for a
time. This
will stop the boil or reduce the pressure
in the canner.
Since you must make sure to process the canning
jars for the prescribed time, with no interruption
in processing time, you cannot can on any of the
cooktop surface units if your canner is not
flat enough.
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What is a Temperature Limiter?
Every radiant surface unit has a Temperature
Limiter. The Temperature Limiter protects the
glass-ceramic surface from getting too hot.
The
TenlperatLlre Limiter may cycle the units
off for a time if:
● The pan boils dry.
● The pan bottom is not flat.
● The pan is off center.
● There is no pan on the unit.
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Glass Ceramic Cooktop Cleaning
Cleaning of glass ceramic cooktops is different from
cleaning a standard porcelain finish. To maintain and
protect the surface of your new glass ceramic cooktop
tollow these basic steps.
Before you use the cooktop for the first time, clean it
with Cook Top Cleaning Creme. This helps protect
the top and makes clean-up easier.
DAILY CLEANING: Use only Cook Top Cleaning
Creme on Glass Ceramic.
For normal, light soil:
1. Rub a few drops (less is better) of Cook Top
Cleaning Crerne onto the soiled area using ; damp
paper towel. Wipe until all soil and creme
are
removed. Frequent cleaning leaves a protective
coating which is essential in preventing scratches
and abrasions.
Clean the surface with Cook Top Cleaning Creme
after each use.
For heavy, burned on soil:
1.
Apply a few drops of Cook Top Cleaning Creme
to the (cool) soiled area.
2. Using a damp paper towel, rub creme into the
burned on area. As with any burned on spill,
this may require some effort.
. Carefully scrape remaining soil with the razor
scraper. Hold the scraper at a 30° angle against the
ceramic surface.
4. If any soil remains, repeat the steps listed above.
For additional protection, after
all soil has been
removed, polish the entire surface with the Cook
Top Cleaning Creme.
5. Buff with a dry paper towel.
NOTE:
● Using a razor scraper will not damage the surface
if the 30° angle is maintained.
● Be sure to use a new, sharp razor scraper.
Do not use a dull or nicked blade.
● Store the razor scraper out of reach of children.
PRECAUTIONS
● Most cleaners contain ammonia, chemicals and
abrasives which can damage the surface of your
cooktop.
Use only the Cook Top Cleaning Creme
for proper cleaning and protection of your glass
ceramic surface.
● If you slide aluminum or copper cookware across
the surface of your cooktop, they may leave metal
markings which appear as scratches.
If this should
happen, use the razor scraper and Cleaning Creme to
remove these markings. Failure to remove these
residues immediately may leave permanent marks.
● Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable using
Cook Top Cleaning Creme or full strength white vinegar.
Special Care:
Sugary spillovers
(such as jellies, fudge, candy
syrups) or
melted plastics can cause pitting of the
surface of your cooktop (not covered by the warranty)
unless the spill is removed while still hot.
Special
care should be taken when removing hot
substances.
Follow these instructions carefully and
remove the soil while the spill is
still hot.
1. Turn off all the surface units affected by the
spillover. Remove hot pans.
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2+ Wearing an oven mitt, hold the razor = : ,’~,
scraper at a 30° angle to the cooktop -~”>-;{ ‘fi:i:
and scrape the hot spill to a cool area -
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outside the surface unit.
3. With the spill in a cool area, use a dry paper towel to
remove any excess. Any spillover remaining should
be left until the surface of the cooktop has cooled.
Do not continue to use the soiled surface unit until all
of the spillover has been removed. Follow the steps
under Heavy Soil to continue the cleaning process.
General Information:
As the Cook Top Cleaning Creme cleans, it
leaves a protective coating on the cooktop surface.
This coating helps to prevent build-up of mineral
deposits (water spots) and
will make future cleaning
easier. Dishwashing detergents remove this protective
coating and therefore make the cooktop more
susceptible to staining.
To conveniently order more creme and/or
scrapers for cleaning your radiant cooktop,
please call our toll free number:
National Parts Center 800-626-2002
Creme 10 oz. # WB02X8273
Scraper
# WX5X1614
Creme and scraper kit # WB64X5027
● If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum, copper
or enamel are allowed to boil dry, the overlay may
bond with the glass ceramic and leave a black
discoloration. This should be removed immediately
before heating again or the discoloration may
be permanent.
● Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent
film on the cooktop. Cook Top Cleaning Creme
will remove this discoloration.
Read and follow all instructions and warnings
on Cook Top Cleaning Creme labels.
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CARE AND CLEANING
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Proper care and cleaning are important so your radiant Follow these directions carefully in caring for your
cooktop will give you efficient and satisfactory cooktop to assure safe and proper maintenance.
service. If soil, mineral deposits from evaporated
Be sure that the surface unit control knobs are
water spills or metal rub-off from aluminum
turned off and that the entire cooktop is cool
cookware
is not removed, it will burn on the glass
before cleaning. Do not use a cooktop cleaner on
cooktop surface and cause permanent discoloration. a hot cooktop. The
futnes can be hazardous to your
health and can chemically attack the glass surface.
Control Knobs
The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
Before removing the knobs for cleaning,
please
note that the knobs are in the proper OFF position.
When replacing the knobs, check the OFF position
to insure proper placement.
The knob stem has a groove in each side. The groove
on one side has a spring clip. The other groove is
clear (see illustration). When removing the knob,
it may be helpful to slip a thin cloth (such as a
handkerchief) or a piece of string under and around
the knob edge and pull up. Check the inside of the
knob and
find the molded rib.
Wash the knobs in soap and water or a vinegar and
hot water solution but do not soak.
Replace the knob by fitting the molded rib inside
the knob into the clear groove on the stem.
Clear Groove
in Stem
Cooktop Frame
Use the same cleaning methods as those described for the glass ceramic top
with the exception of using a scraper. Do not scrape the frame as this will
damage the metal surface.
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PROBLEM
SURFACE UNITS WILL NOT
MAINTAIN A ROLLING
BOIL OR FRYING RATE
IS NOT
FAST ENOUGH
“COOKTOP FEELS HOT
FOODS COOK SLOWLY
SURFACE {JNITS DO
NOT WORK PROPERLY
TINY SCRATCHES
may appear as cracks)
OR ABRASIONS ON
RADIANT COOKTOP
GLASS SURFACE
METAL MARKINGS
(may appear
as scratches)
DARK STREAKS OR SPECKS
AREAS OF
DISCOLORATION
ON COOKTOP
HOT SUGAR MIXTURES/
PLASTIC MELTED TO
THE S[JRFACE
FREQUENT CYCLING
OFF AND ON OF RADIANT
SURFACE UNITS
CONTROL KNOB
WILL NOT TURN
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● You must use pans which are absolutely flat. If light can be seen between the
pan bottom and a straight edge, the surface units
wrill not transfer heat properly.
● Pan bottoms should closely match the diameter of the surface unit selected,
● The glass cooktop surfaces may seem hotter than you are used to.
This is normal.
Make sure flat-bottomed pans are used.
● Improper cookware being used. Pan bottoms should be flat, fairly heavy weight
and the same diameter as the surface unit selected.
“ Difficulty may be in the main distribution panel of your house, caused by a
blown cooktop-circuit fuse, a tripped cooktop-circuit breaker, the main fuse or
the main circuit breaker, depending on the nature of the power supply. If a
circuit breaker is involved, reset it. If the control box uses fuses, the cooktop
fuse (a cartridge-type) should be changed, BUT ONLY BY SOMEONE
FAMILIAR WITH ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS. If after performing one of these
procedures, the fuse blows or circuit breaker trips again, call for service.
NOTE: Apartment tenants or condominium owners should ask their building
management to perform this check before calling for service.
● Cooktop surface unit controls are not properly set, or the wrong control knob
is set for the surface unit you are using.
Q Incorrect cleaning methods have been used, cookware with rough bottoms
have been used, or coarse particles (salt or sand) were between the cookware
and the surface of the cooktop. Use recommended cleaning procedures, be sure
cookware bottoms and cookware are clean before use, and use cookware
u.vith
smooth bottoms. Tiny scratches are not removable but will become less visible
in time as a result of cleaning.
“ Do not slide aluminum cookware across the surface. Use recommended
cleaning procedure to remove marks.
● Incorrect cleaning materials have been used, encrusted boilovers or grease
spatters remain on the surface. Use a razor scraper and recommended
cleaning procedure.
● Use a razor scraper and recommended cleaning procedure.
● Marks from aluminum and copper pans as well as mineral deposits from water
or food can be removed with Cook Top Cleaning Creme.
● See the Glass Ceramic Cooktop Cleaning section.
● Incorrect cookware used. Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling.
● When the knob is at the OFF position, it must be pushed in before it can be
turned. When the knob is at any other position, it can be turned without being
pushed in.
.f you need more help.. call, toll free:
GE Answer Center” S00.626.2000 consumer information service
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Individuals qualified to service their own User maintenance instructions contained in this
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appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent
booklet cover procedures intended to be performed
Iirectly to their home. The C~E parts system provides
by any user. Other servicing generally should be
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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC COOKTOP Staple sales slip or cancelled check
WARRANTY
here. Proof of original jmrchase date
is needed to obtain service
under warranty.
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WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one vear from date of oriainal
purchas;, we will provide, fre~ of
charge, parts and service labor
in your home to repair or replace
any pan of the cooktop thatfails
because of a manufacturing defect.
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
For five years from the date of
original purchase, we will provide,
free of charge, parts and service
labor in your home to repair or
replace the glass cooktop due to:
● Cracking of the glass cooktop
due to thermal shock
● Discoloration of the glass cooktop
● Wear-off of the pattern on the
glass cooktop
● Cracking of the rubber seal
between the glass cooktop and
the cooktop edge
● Burn-out of any of the radiant
surface units.
This warranty is extended to the
original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use in
the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington,
D.C. In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it is
LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.
All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer Care” servicers during
normal working hours.
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period or
beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
● Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer Center@
800.626.2000
consumer information service
● Improper installation.
If you have an installation
problem, contact your dealer or
installer. You are responsible for
providing adequate electrical,
gas, exhausting and other
connecting facilities as described
in the Installation Instructions
provided with the product.
● Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
● Damage to the glass cooktop
caused by use of cleaners other
than the cooktop creme provided
with the product.
● Damage to the glass cooktop
caused by hardened spills of
sugary materials or melted plastic
that are not cleaned according
to the directions in the Use and
Care Guide.
● Damage to the product due to
misuse or abuse.
9 Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended
purpose or used commercially.
● Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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