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Safety Instructions....................s, 4
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Operating Instructions, Tips
Appliance Registration .................................2
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Canning Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Problem Solver ..............................l4
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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: JP658
GE Appliances
JP659
164D2966P031

HELP US HELP YOU...
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Before using your cooktop, read this
guide 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,
write (include your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
How to Remove Packaging Tape
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 a
household liquid 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 tape must be removed from the
chrome trim on cooktop parts. It cannot be removed
if it is baked on.
Write down the model and
serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label under the cooktop.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card that came with your
cooktop. Before sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:
~el 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 and money.
Before you request service...
Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide.
It lists causes of minor operating problems that you
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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, If for some reason you 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 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, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 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 breakerorfuse. Mark it
foreasy 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.
c 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 appliance.
● 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. Flammable 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
result 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 fire on a hot surface unit.
● For your safety, never use your appliance for
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 liqtids
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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s 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 comp}etely 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 Creme brand cleaner to clean the cooktop.
● Do not operate the halogen)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 ymn-
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
&ichina may be
present in the meat, it will be killed and the meat
will be safe to eat.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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● Never leave the surface units unattended at
* Do not stand on the glass cooktop.
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because of the sudden change in temperature. othw
part of the cooktop.
* To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of
● Always turn the surface units off before
flammable mattxials and spillage, the handle of a
removing the cookware.
container should be turned toward the center of
* Keep an eye on foods being fried at high m’
the cooktop without extending over nearby
medium high heats.
surface units.
● When flaming foods are under the hood? turn
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* Always keep combustible wall coverings~
the fan off. The fan, if opersting, may spread
curtains or drapes a safe distance away from the flame.
your counter unit.
● Foods for frying should be as dry as possible.
● Always keep dishtowels, dishcloths, pot
Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods
holders and other linens a safe distance away
can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides
from your counter unit.
of the pan.
● Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
* Use little fat for effective shallow or deep-fat
or food on th~ cookto~ when not in use.
frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause
kti)p.
spillovers when food is added.
The coolctop can%e sc~tched with items
● If a combination of oils @r fats will be used
such as sharp instruments, rings or other
in frying, stir together before heating, or as fats
jewelry and rivets on clothing.
melt slowly!
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* Avoid scratching the class coo
● Never use the gkass cooktop surface as a .
Q Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to
cutting board.
prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.
● Do not place or store items on top of the $#ass
● Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on or
cooktop surface when it is not in use. near your cooktop.
* Be careful when placing spoons or other stirring
● To avoid possible damage to the cooking
utensils on glass cooktop surface when it is in use.
surface, do not apply Cook Top Cleaning Creme
They may become hot and could cause bums. to the glass surface when it is hot.
● Avoid heating an empty pan. Doing so may
● After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper towel to
damage the cooktop and the pan. remove
all Cook Top Cleaning Creme residue.
● Do not allow water5 other liquids or grease
● Read and follow all
instructions and warnings -
to remain on the cooktop or control panel.
on Cook Top Cleaning Creme labels.
● Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
● Clean only parts listed in this guide.
SAVE THESE
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INSTRUCTIONS

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Explained
Feature Index
on page
1 Radiant Surface Unit I 3,4,6,7-12
2 Radiant Surface Unit Control Knobs 3,4,7,8, 13
3 Model and Serial Numbers
2
(Under the cooktop)
4 Glass Ceramic Cooktop 3,4,9-13
5 Dual Radiant Surface Unit 3,4,8-12
6 Dual Radiant Surface Unit Control Knob 3,4,8, 13
7 Surface “UNIT ON” Indicator Light
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8 Coil Select Switch
9 Halogen Surface Unit Control Knob
8, 13
10 Hot Surface Indicator Lights 7
11 Halogen Surface Unit 3,4,7,9-12
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HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE
TO YOUR OLD ONE?
Your new cooktop has a halogenhadiant glass ceramic The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and
cooktop. If you are used to cooking with gas burners cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or
or electric surface units, you will notice some
surface unit you have.
differences when you use the halogenhadiant cooktop. The following chart will help you to understand the
differences between
halogerdradiant cooktops and any
other type of cooktop you may have used in the past.
Type of Cooktop
Halogen/Radiant
(Glass Ceramic)
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Electric Coil
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Solid Disk
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Gas Burners
Description
Radiant: Electric
coils under a glass-
cerarnic cooktop.
Halogen: Quartz
tube filled with
halogen gas around
a tungsten wire
heating element
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 glass surface and then to the cookware, so pans must be 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 halogen/radiant or solid disks. Heats up quickly but 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 and 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 pan, 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 results, 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. In a quiet kitchen, you may hear slight “clicking”
(The halogen control clicks in every postion.)You
sounds—an indication that the heat settings you
may hear slight “clicking” sounds during cooking,
selected are being maintained.
indicating the control is keeping the unit at the heat
level or power level you set. Switching heats to higher settings always results
in a quicker change than switching to lower settings.
How to Set the Controls
Push the knob in and turn in Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when
either direction to the desired
you finish cooking.
heat setting.
The surface “UNIT ON” indicator light will glow
when ANY heat on any surface unit is on.
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General Information About Halogen/Radiant Surface Units
The halogerthadiant cooktop features heating units It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or
beneath a smooth glass ceramic surface. The surface surface on the glass ceramic surface when the surface
units are shown by outlines on the glass.
is cool.
Before you use the cooktop for the first time, clean it
Avoid sliding pans on the glass cooktop. Pan edges
with Cook Top Cleaning Creme. This helps protect that are even slightly rough or grit on the cooktop can
the top and makes clean-up easier.
cause scratches on the glass.
NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop
is used for the first time. It is caused by the heating of
new parts and insulating materials and will disappear
in a short time.
When a surface unit is turned on, coils beneath the
surface unit radiate heat through the glass to the
cookware. The red glow of the coils will be visible
through the glass. It will take the surface unit a few
moments to heat up. The coil cycles on and off to
maintain your selected control setting. With poor
cookware, you will see frequent cycling of the unit
off and on. Good, flat cookware will minimize
the cycling.
Use only flat-bottomed cookware. Do not let pots boil
dry. Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktop. An
overheated copper pot will leave a residue that will
permanently stain the glass.
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Sliding aluminum cookware across the glass may
leave metal marks. These metal marks will appear as
small scratches. They can be removed with Cook Top
Cleaning Creme and a razor scraper.
Even after the surface units are turned off, the glass
ceramic cooktop retains enough heat to continue
cooking. To avoid overcooking, remove pans from
the surface units when the food is cooked. Avoid
placing anything on the surface unit until it has
cooled completely.
The Hot Surface Lights will stay lit until the cooktop
is safe to touch. It is not unusual for the lights to stay
lit for 30 minutes.
Differences Between Halogen and Radiant Units
Although the radiant and halogen surface units cook
● Halogen units are much brighter than the radiant
very much alike, there are some differences: units. Radiant units have a dull red glow.
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● Halogen units have radiant coils in the
center that do not glow as brightly as
the outer halogen coils.
● Radiant coils take about 10 seconds
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longer to glow than halogen units.
● The halogen knob clicks in every position.
The radiant clicks at OFF and HI.
● The halogen unit is invisible until it reaches the
mid range settings. The radiant unit is visible at all
“on” settings.
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CONTROL KNOBS
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Radiant Surface Unit
The control for the radiant surface
OFF
Settings:
unit can be set anywhere between LO ‘0 “
and HI for an unlimited number of
heat settings.With the infinite switch
the coil cycles on and off to maintain
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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
your selected control setting.
MED
large amounts of food.
The control knobs must be pushed
MED—Saut6 and brown; maintains a slow boil on
down to turn from the off position. When the
large amounts of food.
control knobs are in any position other than off,
they may be turned without pushing down.
Medium Low—(Setting halfway between MED and
LO) Cook after
starting at HI; cooks with little water
Be sure you turn the control knob off when
in covered pan.
you finish cooking. You will feel a “click” at
LO—Steam rice, cereal; maintains serving temperature
the off position. of most foods. Slow cooking and simmering.
Radiant Dual Surface Unit and Control Knob
The right front radiant surface unit has 2 cooking
sizes to select from so you can match the size of the
OFF
unit to the size of the cookware you are using.
To use the large (9 inch) surface unit, turn the COIL
SELECT knob clockwise to the position marked
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Push in and turn the control knob to the desired
MED
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 the positon
marked O. Push in and turn the control knob to the
desired setting. The unit will only heat the area inside
the smaller circle.
Halogen Surface Unit
You may notice that the knob that
OFF
operates the halogen surface unit
LO
is slightly harder to turn than the
knob for the radiant surface unit.
This is due to the difference in design
between the two controls.
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HI
NOTE:
● The lowest three settings will produce no visible
evidence of the surface unit being on although up
to 11% of the total wattage is being generated. On
the lowest settings, the percentage of power may
not cause the hot surface lights to light. An indicator
light near the control knobs will glow when either
surface unit is on.
● The surface “UNIT ON” light will glow for all
positions except the off position.
The ten-position halogen control produces the
following variation in cooking power.
Switch Position Brightness Typical Heater
Settings of Lamp
Power (Y.)
HI 10
Full 100
9
High 76
8High
56
7
Medium 41
6
Medium
30
5
Low 23
4Low
16
3
Invisible 11
2
invisible
8
Invisible
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● If the halogen/radiant cooktop is connected to
208 volts, you will notice some increase in
cooking times.

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Types of Cookware
The following information will help you choose
cookware which will give good performance.
Stainless Steel: highly recommended
Especially good with a sandwich clad bottom. The
sandwich bottom combines the benefits of stainless
steel (appearance, durability and stability) with the
advantages of aluminum or copper (heat conduction,
even heat distribution).
Aluminum: heavy weight recommended
Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes
appear as scratches on the cooktop, but can be
removed if cleaned immediately. Because of its
low melting point, thin weight aluminum should not
be used.
Copper Bottom: heavy weight recmrzrnended
Good performance, but copper may leave residues
which can appear as scratches. The residues can be
removed, as long as the cooktop is cleaned
immediately. However, do not let these pots boil dry.
Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktops.
An overheated copper pot will leave a residue that
will permanently stain the cooktop.
Glass-ceramic: not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch surface.
Usable, but not recommended.
Stoneware: not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Usable, but not recommended.
Porcelain/enamel: Cast Iron: not recommended
Good performance only with a thick, flat, smooth Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
bottom. Avoid boiling dry, as porcelain can melt and Usable, but not recommended.
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 cooktop surface and minimizes the chance of
spillovers burning onto the cooktop.
You must use pans with perfectly flat bottoms.
Some pans may have curved or rounded bottoms or
may be warped. If you are unsure of the flatness
of
your pans you may do this quick test.
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
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should fit flush against each other all the way across.
Turn the ruler a full 360 degrees, checking for any
space between the ruler and the bottom of the pan.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or warped bottoms
are not recommended.
Another simple test to determine even heat distribution
across the cookware bottom is to put one inch of water
in the pan. Bring the water to a boil and observe the
location of bubbles as the water starts to boil.
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,
uneven heat transfer or an unsuitable pan.
Use pans that match the diameter of the surface
unit. Cooking performance
will not be as good if
the cookware is either smaller or larger than the
surface unit.
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COOKWARE TIPS
(continued)
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● Place only dry pans on the ● Do not use woks that have
surface units. Do not place
support rings. This type
lids on the surface units, of wok will not heat on
particularly wet lids. halogenhadiant surface units.
● We recommend that you use ● Some special cooking procedures require specific
only a flat-bottomed wok. cookware such as pressure cookers, deep fat fryers,
They are available at your etc. All cookware must have flat bottoms and be the
local retail store. The bottom of the wok should correct size.
have the same diameter as the surface unit to insure
proper contact.
CAUTION
● Never cook directly on the
glass. Always use cookware.
● Always place the pan in the
center of the surface unit
you are cooking on.
● Do not slide cookware
across the cooktop because
it can scratch the
glass—
the glass is scratch
resistant, not scratch proof.
● Do not use the surface as a
cutting board.
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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—and
because boiling water temperatures (even under all types of frying-cook at temperatures much higher
pressure) are not harmful to the cooktop surfaces 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
surface unit. If your cooktop or its location does not
allow the canner to be centered on the surface unit,
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 units and take
a long time to boil water.
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Flat-bottomed canners are required
for glass
cooktops.
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; 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: 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.
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
limiters to turn 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.
What is a Temperature Limiter?
Every halogen and radiant surface unit has a
Temperature Limiter. The Temperature Limiter
protects the glass-ceramic surface from getting
too hot.
The Temperature Limiter may turn off the
elements 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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SURFACE CLEANING
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
follow these basic steps.
Before J-ou 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 Creme onto the soiled area using a 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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.
2. Wearing an oven mitt, hold the razor ~ ~l;,J[,-.’,j
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scraper at a 300 angle to the cooktop >~+{@ “’
and scrape the hot spill to a cool area
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
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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
● 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 ● If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum, copper
abrasives which can damage the surface of your or enamel are allowed to boil dry, the overlay may
cooktop. Use only the Cook Top Cleaning Creme bond with the glass ceramic and leave a black
for proper cleaning and protection of your glass discoloration. This should be removed immediately
ceramic surface. before heating again or the discoloration may
● If you slide aluminum or copper cookware across be permanent.
the surface of your cooktop, they may leave metal ● Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent
markings which appear as scratches. If this should film on the cooktop. Cook Top Cleaning Creme
happen, use the razor scraper and Cleaning Creme to
will remove this discoloration.
remove these markings. Failure to remove these
residues immediately may leave permanent marks. Read and follow all instructions and warnings
● Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable using
on Cook Top Cleaning Creme labels.
C k Top Cleaning Creme or full strength white vinegar
If

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Proper care and cleaning are important so your Follow these directions carefully in caring for your
halogenhadiant cooktop will give you efficient cooktop to assure safe and proper maintenance.
and satisfactory service. If soil, mineral deposits
from evaporated water spills or metal rub-off from Be sure that the surface unit control knobs are
turned off and that the entire cooktop is cool
aluminum cookware is not removed, it will burn before cleaning. Do not use a cooktop cleaner on
on the glass cooktop surface and cause permanent
discoloration.
a hot cooktop. The fumes 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 on the left side and the knobs
on the right side are on 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE
u must use
txms which are absolutely flat, If light can be. seen between the
:raight edge, the surface units will not transfer heat properly.
I closely match the diameter of the surface unit selected.
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~.”~”. .V-..-J being used. Pan bottoms should be flat, fairly heavy weight
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and the same diameter as the surface unit selected.
in distribution panel of your house, caused by a
a tripped cooktop-circuit breaker, the main fuse or
m the nature of the power supply. If a
F the control box uses fuses, the cooktop
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ld be changed, BUT ONLY BY SOMEONE
J$MLIAR WITH ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS. If after performing one of these
‘ocedures, the fuse blows or circuit breaker trips again, call for service.
mants or condominium owners should ask their building
mn this check before calling for service.
[it controls are not properly set, or the wrong control knob
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-en”used, cookware with rough bottoms
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VW Wwtiaa W.-u, w. coarse particles (salt or sand) were between the cookware
d the surface of the cooktop. Use recommended cleaning procedures, be sure
okwam bottoms and cookware am clean before use, and use cookware with
~ooth bottoms. Tiny scratches are not removable but will become less visible
time as a result. of cleaning.
} not slide alurni&m cookware across the surface. Use recommended
~aning procedure to remove marks.
Incomect cleaning materials have been used, encrusted boilovers or grease
:main on the surface. Use a razor scraper and recommended
CONTROL KNOB
* When the knob is at the OFF position, it must be pushed in before it can be
WILL NOT TURN turned. When the knob is at any other position, it can be turned without being
pushed in.
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If you need more help. ..call, toll free:
GE Answer
Center@
800.626.2000 consumer information service
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information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!
In-Home Repair Service
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scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your
convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays).
Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out–so most
repairs can be handled in just one visit.
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information service is available to help. Your call—and your question—will be
answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer
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For Customers With
Upon request, GE will provide
Braille controls for a variety of
GE appliances, and a brochure to
assist in planning a barrier-free
kitchen for persons with limited
mobility. To obtain these items,
free of charge, call 800.626.2000.
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call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) to request
information or service.
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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC RANGE
Staple sales slip or cancelled check
WARRANTY
here. Proof of original Purchase date
is needed to obtain service
under warranty.
WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace
any
part of the range that fails 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 porcelain edge
● Burn-out of any of the radiant or
halogen 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
Carem servicers during
normal working hours.
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period or
bevond, 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,
pleasecontact 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.
● 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 AKIT
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 yourlocalorstateconsumeraffairsofficeoryourstate’sAttorneyGeneral.
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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