GE Profile PP950 User manual

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Safety Instruc_tions ........ 2-4
Operating Instru,_tions
Cookware Tips ........... l O, l l
Dual Surface Element ........ 7
Features of Your Cooktop ...... 5
Kitchen Timer . .............. 9
Locking the Cooktop ......... 9
Pan Detection Feature ......... 9
Pan Sizing Feature ............ 9
Surface Elements .......... 6-9
_'armer Surface Element ...... 7
Care and Cleaning
Control Lock Pad ........... 13
(;lass Cooktop ........... 13, 14
Packaging Tape ............. 12
Troubleshooting Tips .... 15, 16
Consumer Support
Consumer Support... Back Cover
Product Registration ...... 17, 18
_'arranty .................. 19
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label
trader the cooktop.
PP950
PP980
49-80423 09-06 JR

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.
READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion, elecNc shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of fife.
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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precaufions should be foflowed, including
the following:
Use this appliance onl} fbr its intended use as
descnbed in this manual.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your cooktop unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual..M1 other
sen'icing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
Befbre perfbmdng any serdce, disconnect
the cookrop power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fllse or
s_dtching off the circuit breakei:
Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the proxided installation
instructions. This appliance must be supplied
with the proper xoltage and flequenc> and
connected to an individual, properly grounded
branch ci_vuit, protected by a circuit breaker
or filse acceptable [ior tile indicated wattage
on tile name plate. Y
Name plate location
Have tile installer show you tile location
of tile circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it fioreasx
reference.
Do not leave children alone--children
should not be left alone or unattended in an
area where an appliance is in use. The} should
never be allowed to sit or stand on an} part of
the appliance.
Teach children not to pla} with tile controls or
am other pa_t of tile cooktop.
Do not allow an}one to climb, stand or hang on
tile cooktop.
CAUTlON: temsofi.teiesttochildren
should not be stored in cabinets above a
cooktoi>--children climbing on tile cooktop
to reach items could be seriously injured.
_ .Mwavs keep combustible wall covenngs,
curt_{ins or &apes a safe distance flom
your cooktop.
iJii:iAlways keeI) dish towels, dishcloths, pot holders
and other linens a safe distance away flom your
cooktop.
_: Nwavs keep wooden and plastic utensils and
canned fiood a safe distance away flom your
cooktop. They may become hot'and could
cause burns.
_: Never wear loose-fitting or hanging gaiments
while using the appliance. Flammable material
could be ignited if brought in contact with hot
surfilce elements and may cause severe burns.
N Use only dry pot holdeL_--moist or damp pot
holders on hot surfi/ces may result in burns
flom steam. Do not let pot 'holdeL_ touch hot
surfi/ce elements. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth. Such cloths can catch fire on a
hot smfilce element.
iJii:iDo not use water on grease fires. Never pick up
a flaming pan. Turn tile controls offl Smother
a flmning pan on a surfi_ce elelnent by covenng
tile pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie
sheet or flat tin> Use a multi-puq)ose dU
chemical or fbam-type extinguisher
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out
by covering with baking soda o_;if available,
using a multi-propose dn' chemical or
fbam-t}pe fire extinguisl{er.
_: When prepanng flaming fbods under the hood,
tulil tile fire on.
COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...
Cookmeatandpoultry thoroughly--meat to at leastan INTERNALtemperatureof 160°Fandpoultry
to atleast an INTERNALtemperatureof 180°ECookingto thesetemperaturesusuallyprotectsagainst
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WARNING!
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
t_:':iDo not touch glass ceramic surface
elements while cooking. This surtZace may
be hot enough to bnill even though it may
appear dark in color Dining and 'after use,
do not much, or let clothing or oflxer
flammable mamrials contact flxe cooking
surfl_ce. Note. the hot indicator lights and
allow sufficient time for cooling first.
Hot surfaces may inc]ude both flxe cooktop
and areas fi_cing the cooktop.
_i:,iTo minimize die possibi]i U of burns,
ignition of flammable mamrials and
spillage, the handle of a container should
be turned toward flxe center of the
cooktop without exmnding ox>r any
nearby snrface elements.
q_{:_Always tm_a off the surface element control
before removing the cookware.
_t{;_Use proper pan size--se]ect cookware
having fiat bottoms larg_ enough to co\_r
the snrthce e]ement heating element. The
use of undex_ized cookwaxe will expose a
portion of the sniiCace element to direct
contact and m W result in igniuon of
clothing. Proper relationship of cookwme
m surface element will also improx>
efficienc>
;fi:,iNever lem_ surthce elements unatmnded
at high heat settings. Boiloxers m W cause
smoking and greasy spi]]oxers m W ignite.
_fi:,:(;lass and ceramic cookware is not
recommended for use wiflx your radiant
ceramic glass cooktop,
_fi:,:Kee I) an eye on foods being flied at high
or medium-high heat settings.
_fi:,iFoods fox fiTing should be as dry as
possible. Frost on fiozen foods or moisture
on flesh foods can cause hot tht to bubble
up and ox>r the sides of the pan.
_i:,:Avoid placing any oloects on or near dye
keypads in oMer to prexent accidenta]
activation of flxe cooktop controls.
_7{;:Use ]itfle fat %x eflbctixe shal]ow or
deep-fat fiTing. Filling the pan too flfll of
flit can cause spillovers when tbod is added.
_fi:,:If a combination of oils or fats wi]] be used
in fi;ving, stir mg>ther before heating, or as
fats melt slowly.
;f; Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
;_i:,iUse a deep-/_at flmnnometer whenex_r
possible to prevent oveflxeafing fat beyond
the smoking point,
_fi:,:Nexer uw,to moxe a pan of hot fiat,
especially a deep-fat flyen X_'ait until the fat
is cool.
;f; Do not store flammable mamda]s near
the cooktop.
_fi:,:Kee I) die hood and grease fi]mrs c]ean to
maintain g_od _>nfing and to axoid grease
fires.
;f; Do not store or use combustible mamrials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any
appliance.
_]{;:Clean only parts lismd in this Owner's
Manual.
_t{;_Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils or food on the cooktop when not
in rise,
_{;_Kee I) cooktop clean and flee of
accnmn]adon of grease or spillo_ers
which may ignite.
_{;:Nex>r heat unopened food containers.
Pressure bui]dnp may make container
burst and cause injm T.
:_i:,:Nm>r ]eavejars or cans of Patd_ippings
on or near your cooktop.
_i:,:Ne_>r use your appliance fox wanning or
heating the room.
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iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMAtiON.
READALLiNSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING
WARNING!
RADIANTSURFACEELEMENTS
Use care when touching the cooktop. Theglass 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, nngs or ofl_er
jeweh T.
;f; Nexer use the glass cooktop sur/_ace as a
cutting board.
_{_:Do not place or store items on top of the
glass cooktop surfi_ce when it is not in use.
_{_Be careflfl when placing spoons or other
stixTJng utensils on glass cooktop surfi_ce
when it is in use. They may become hot
and could cause bums.
_f;Avoid heating an empty pan. Doing so may
damage the cooktop and the pan.
;f; Do not allow water; other liquids or g_ease
to remain on the cooktop.
_i!_ii,Do not operam dm glass surfi_ce elements
if the glass is broken. Spillo_>rs or cleaning
solution mW penetram a broken cooktop
and c_eam a risk of electrical shock.
Contact a qualified technician immediately
should your glass cooktop become broken.
_fi:,:Spilled or bumt_on foods may cause
accidental actix ation or deactixation of the
keypad. Clean the keypad thoroughly, and
controls will resume nomml operation.
;_; To prexent accidental actixation of the
cooktop, do not place any objects on or
near the keypad.
_i:,:Clean the cooktop with caution. Always
lock the control panel using rite conuol
lock feature and wait nndl the entire glass
sur_ace is cool betbre auempting to clean
tile cooktop. See rite Locking the Cooktop
section for details, If a wet sponge or cloth
is used to wipe spills on a hot sur/_ace
element, be careflfl m axoid smam burns.
Some cleansers can produce noxious
Rimes if applied m a hot sur/_ace.
NOTE."_e recommend that you axoid
wiping any sur/_ace element areas until they
haxe cooled and the indicator ligt_t has
g_ne off: Sugarspills are the exception to
this.Please see the Cleaning the glass
cooktop secdon.
_t{_;To moid possible damage to the cooking
surthce, do not apply the cleaning cream
to the glass surfi_ce when it is hot.
_: After cleaning, use a dUcloth or paper
towel to remove all the cleaning cream
residue.
_i!_ii,Read and follow all insuucfions and
warnings on d_e cleaning cream labels.
;_i:,:Larg_ scratches or impacts to cooktops can
lead to broken or shattered glass,
;_i:,:Use care when touching rite cooktop. The
glass surPace of file cooktop will retain heat
after rite controls hax_ been turned OFF.
;f; Do not stand on the glass cooktop.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMAtiONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCtiONS
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Featuresofyourcooktop, ge.com
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
PP950
PP980
FeatureIndex (Featuresand appearances may vaN) Explainedonpage
0Single Stmfi_ce Element 6
@_A'anner Sm_fi_ce Element 8
ODual Stlrl'_lce Element 7
Single Sull'ilce Element Control Pad 6
ODual Stm'hce Element Control Pad 7
O _Nall/ler Stli]ilce Elenlellt Control Pad 8
Kitchen Timer Control Pad 9
Pan Sensor Control Pad 9
Control lax& Pad 9
Hot Suil'ilce Indicator I fights {onefor eachsurfacee/ement) 9

Usingthesurface elements.
Yournew Profile Cooktopmakesan eloquent statement of style, convenience, and kitchen planning flexibility. Whether you
chose it for its purity of design, assiduousattention to detail, or for both of these reasons--you'll find that your Profile
co&top's superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come.
Thiscooktop contains several new features such as pan detection and pan sizing. Thetouch controls give youprecise
control of the surface elements. Youcan quickly switch between a steady low heat and furlpower or any setting in
between. Theinformation on the foflowing pages will help you operate and maintain your cooktop properly.
NOTE:Throughoutthis manual, features and appearance may vary from your model
,SF SURFACE_
_COOKING %
Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use co&ware.
Always center flTepan on the surface
element you are using.
About the radiant surface elements...
The radiant cooktop features heating
elements beneafl_ a smooth glass surfime.
Cooktop temperatm'es increase with
the nmnber of Stlla,itce elements that
are on. With 3 or 4 elements turned on,
cooktop temperatures are high. Adways
use caution when touching it.
The indicator lights will come on next
to the _'\.u'mer and Dual burne*s when
acti_;ited. Lights also activate fiw the Pan
Detect and Control Lock tbatures when
they are turned on. The indicator lights
will go oLf when the smthce element or
featm'e is turned ofl_
The appropriate HOTSURFACE indicator
light will glo,_ xd_en its cortes )ondino
_2RAGGI.G_, l
radiant element is turned on and will
,em.i.....t.thes.,* ,ce..sco.,e l
NOTE"
Hot sm'fi_ce indicator light will:
_Ji::Comeonwhenthesurfaceelementis
turnedon.
_:Stayonevenafterthedementis turnedo1_
_Glowbrightlyuntiltheelementhascooled
below150°£
Do Rot slide co&ware across the
control or cooktop surface because
it can scratch the glass. Theglass is
scratch-resistant, notscratchprooL
NOTE:A slightodorIsnormalwhenanew
cooktopisusedforthefirsttime.It iscausedby
theheatingofnewpartsandinsulatingmaterials
andwi//disappearb a shorttime.
It is sale to place hot cookware (fl'om
the oven or sm'fiwe) on the glass (ooktop
when the smti_('e is cool. Neverplace
cookware on the control area.
Even after the sm'fi_ce elements are
turned off, the glass cooktop retains
enough heat to continue cooking. To
avoid overcooking, i'elilOve l)[lllS J[i'Olil
the smtace elements when the toed is
cooked. Avoid pladng utensils that could
become hot or plastics that could melt
on the sm'fi_ce element tmtil it has cooled
compleml>
_: Waterstains (mineraldeposits)areremovable
using thec/eanlbgcream or furl strength white
wbegar
::Ji::Useof window cbaner may leavean
iridescent film on thecool<top.Thecleaning
cream will removethis discoloration.
_;Don'tstoreheavyitemsabovethecooktop.
If theydropontothecooktop,theycancause
damage.
;;Ji::DonotusethesurfaceasacutflbgboarcL
Radiant Surface Elements
The controls for the radiant sm'fl_ce
elements allow tot 11 different heat
settings: Ixm; 1-9 and High. The heating
element may not visibly glow at low heat
settings.
The SUltilce heating element will cycle on
alld of][' to Illailltaill VOl.li" selected COlltrol
setting.
Each radiant sm'fi_ce element has a
temperatm'e limiter which protects the
glass cooktop fl'om getting too hot.
NOTE:Thiscooktophasa repidheat-upfeature.
iJi::If thecooktopiscoolwhenturnedon,it wffl
glowredforashortpenodof tl_neuntilthe
desiredpowersetflbgisreachecL
!i>If thecooktopisalreadywarm,therapid
heat-upfeaturemaynotactivate.
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Single Surface Element
To turn on a single suithce eleinent:
[] Touch tile ON/OFFpad, then touch
tile (4-//(-/pad.
[] Use tile (+)/(-)pad to choose tile
desired power setting. Tile control
will beep each time a pad is touched.
To mrn off a single smti_ce element,
touch tile 0N/0FF pad again.
Dual Surface Element
Tile dual surfi_ce element has a pan
sizing sensor which will automatically set
tile small or lmge smthce element to
match tile size of your pan (see tile Using
PanSizingsection). To override tile
atltoIllatic pail sizing seIlsor aIld select
tile small or lmge sm_hce element:
[] Touch tile dual sm_i_ce element
ON/OFFpad.
[] ILrse tile (÷)/(-)pad to set tile desired
power setting.
[] Touch tile SIZESELECTpad once to
turn on tile large surfi_ce element.
Touch tile pad again to turll on tile
small surti_ce element.
_4]/en tile indicator light next to tile
SIZESELECTpad is on, th e la rge suI_filce
element is on. When it is off, tile small
S/lIS{ilCe elei/leilt is Oil.
To mrn tile dual surii_ce element off,
touch tile ON/OFFpad.
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OR
WarmerSurface Element
To tHl'll Oll tile Wal'///el" Stll'J[ilce e]ei//ellt:
[] Touch tile ON/OFFpad, then touch
tile WARMERpad. Tile sm'fitce
element will mrn on to wanner
power setting W1 (low).
[] /L)se tile (÷)/(-) pad to choose
additional settings of _\2 (medium)
and W3 (high).
To turn off tile w;mner power settings,
touch tile ON/OFFpad. To change fi'om
tile wzmne_ settings to regular cooldng
settings, press tile WARMER pad. Tile
smihce element will be on power setting
L (low). Tile smfi_ce element may then
be set to tile desired setting using tile
(+)/(-) pads. To turn off tile surfiice
element, touch tile ON/OFFpad again.
FoodType ControlSetting
Breads/Pastnes Wl (LOH/)
Sauces W2 (Med/iJm)
Soups(cream) W2 (Med/iJm)
Stews W2 (Med/iJm)
Vegetables W2 (Medium)
HotBeverages W3 (HIGH)
Soups(hquid) W3 (HIGH)
Thechartaboveshows/bit/a/suggestedsett/bgs
only.Thetemperature,typeandamountoffood,
andthet/riTeheldwillaffectthequafityof the
food
CAUTION:DonotwarmfoodontheWARMER
formorethantwohours.
Donotuseplasticwraptocoverfood.Plastic
maymeltontothesurfaceandbeveryd/if/cult
toremove.
Useonlycookwarerecommendedfortop-of-range
cookbg.
Tile WARMERwiI] keep hot, cooked food
at serving temperature. Mwa)_s start with
hot fi)od. Do not use to heat cold fi)od,
Placing uncookedor cold foodonsurface
warmer could result in foodbome illness.
For best results, all fi)od on tile
WARMERshoukl be covered Mth a lid or
aluminum ibil. \\]len wamling pastries
or breads, tile cover should be vented to
allow l//oisttll'e to escape.
Mways use potholders or oven mitts when
removing fi)od fl'om tile WARMERas
cool<ware and plates will be hot.
A hot stwtime indicator light will glow
when tile glass surfi_ce is hot and will
remain on until tile surflme has cooled
below 150°K

Usingthesurface elements.
Fsult Code ("F"anda numberib the disp/a/)
If an error occurs in the control
operation, a fhult code will flash "F"
with a ntm_ber in the display and the
control will produce an audible sound.
Tocorrect:
[] Touch the CONTROLLOCKpadto
reset the conti'ol.
_] Attempt to set the control to the
desired cooking setting.
[] If the timlt code is not cleared, allow
the cooktop to cool completely:
[_] J_dier cooling, touch the CONTROL
LOCKpad again to reset the control.
Again atteml)t to set the control to
the desired cooking setting.
[] If the tault code is still not cleared,
turn off the cooktop power at the
circuit breaker or fllse box for one
minute.
[] If the fimlt code reappears, call fi)r
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How to Lockthe Coolaop
IMPORTANT.As a convenience, _ou
can lock tile entire cooktop at any tiine
when it is not in use or befin'e cleaning.
I,ocking tile cooktop will prexent s/m'hce
elements fl'om being tin'ned on
accidentalh'.
Tolock the cooktop:
Tourh and hold tile CONTROLLOCKpad
fin" 3 seconds.
A two-beep signal will so/rod, tile word
"i,0( _K"will appear in tile TIMER display;
and tile Control I,ock light will mrn on,
indicating that tile cooktop is locked.
If tile cooktop is locked while tile surti_ce
elements or timer are in use, tile}' will
automatically mrn ofl_
Tounlock:
Touch and hold tile CONTROLLOCKpad
again fin" 3 seconds.
A two-beep signal will SO/lnd, and tile
Control I,ock light will go out, indicating
that tile cooktop is unlocked.
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How to Operate the Kitchen Timer
NOTE"Yhekitchentknerwi// NOT turn off the
surfaceelementswhen the t/mereaches00:00.
To operate tile kitchen time_; use tile
pads below tile TIMER display.
Touch tile ON/OFFpad and then
touch tile (+)/(-)pad to choose tile
desired time setting. If the (+)/(-)pad is
heM t0r several seconds, tile timer will
inci'ease or decrease at a tilster i'ate.
_dter w)u have chosen veto" desired time,
tile fi;ner will automafi(allv start to co/mt
down fl'om tile l/oral/minutes that w)u
have selected. _dier tile timer co/mts
down to tile last minute, it will co/mt
down in seconds tmfil 00:00. _Mter tile
time has mn out, tile control will beep
twice evexa' five seconds until tile timer is
turned oil. Touch tile ON/OFFpad to mrn
tile timer off'.
Usingthe PanDetection Feature
This featm'e automatically turns off a
sm_hce element after 60 seconds ita pan
is absent fl'om tile surfime element. Tile
power level display will flash tmti] tile
sm_fhce element automatically turns oft
when the control detects tile absence
of a pan.
Toactivate and deactivate pan detection for
all surface elements:
Tourh tile PAN pad, (At least one surface
element must be on.) Tile displa} will
flash "E_N ON" when tile pan detection
t_;/tI/l'e is on,
A signal will sound and a light next to
tile PANI)ad will indicate _dlether tile
feature is active. If tile light is on, pan
detection is on, and if tile light is off;
})all detection is off. _]len tile })all
detection teamre is disabled, tile pan
sizing feature is also disabled.
NOTES:
For this teature to work properly, tile
pan diameter must be greater than 4.0
inches and centered on tile surfi_ce
element.
This teature Inay not operate properly
with ro/mded, cm_'ed or waq)ed pan
bottoms (see tile TI/pos of Oookwaro
section).
This teature _fill not work with
gla ss-cei'a illic /st onewa i'e cookware
(see tile Y!/pos of Oookwaro section).
UsingPan Sizing
This feature is one used on tile dual
stwIime element when the pan detection
teatme is enabled. \_]len a small pan is
placed on tile suFIi(ce element, tile small
smfime element will acti_ ate. _qlen a pan
larger than 6.0 inches is placed on tile
sulfiwe element, tile large suYIime
element will automatically activate. This
feature may be o_vrfidden fi)r a single
cooldng session while leaving tile pan
detection feature active (see Dual Surface
Element section).
Toturn off this feature and the pan detection
feature:
Touch the PPNpad,
Tile light next to tile pad will go out,
indicating that pan features are turned ofl_
NOTE"Thepanmust be centeredover the
surface e/ementfor th/_ featureto work proper/y

Selecting typesofcookware.
Thefollowing information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
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Checkpansfor flatbottomsby
usinga straightedge.
@" Pan Detection/Sizing xdll work properly with these b'pes of cookware.
Pan Detection/Sizing will not work with these _'pes of pans.
Stainless Steel'. @°
recommended
Aluminum:@"
heavyweightrecommended
Good (onductivi_'. J_dtlIIlintlIIl residue
sometimes appeai_ as scratches on the
cooktop but can be removed if cleaned
immediately. Beca use of its low melting
point, thin weight ahmfinmn should not
be used.
Copper:
recommended
PorcelainEnamel-CoveredCastIron:@"
recommended
_ long as the cookware is covered
completely with porcelain enamel, this
cookware is recommended. Caution is
i'ecolillilended 1[0i" cast-ii'on cookware
that is not completely covered with
smooth porcelain enamel, since it may
scratch the glass ceramic cooktop.
Glass-Ceramic/Stoneware:)_
not recommended
Poor pei_fommn('e. May scratch the
St/IS[il ce.
PaRS with rouiTdea, cllrvea
nagea or warpea no,toms are nor
recommended. Pan Detection/Sizing
may not work properly with these
types of pans.
CopperBottoms:@"
usable,but not recommended
Pans with copper bottoms may leave
residue appearii_g as scratches. ]_emove
anv residue imn_ediatelv otter use. Do not
let a pot boil dry, Overheated metal can
bond to the glass cooktop and lea;'e a
pemmnent stain if it is not removed
immediately.
NOTE:Usepansthatmatchthediameter
of thesurfaceelemen_Cookingperformance
wifl notbeasgoodif thecookwareis either
smaflerorlargerthanthesurfacee/emen_
Do not placewetpans
ontheg!asscooktop.
Do not use woks with support
rings on the glass cooktop
For Best Results
_i'iPlace only (hT pans on the surti_ce
elements, Do not place lids on the
SUlqfi_ceelements, particularly wet lids.
_i:?Do not use wo_s that have support
rings. This b l)e of wok will not heat on
glass surti_ce elements.
:'::_!Use only a flat-bottomed wok,
available ti'om ninny popular cookware
ilmllUfilcturei_. The bottom (If the wok
should have the salne dialneter as the
surfi_ce element to insure proper
fiOIlt;I ct,
_: Some special cooking procedures
require specific cookware such as
pressure cookels, (leep-tat fl'yels, etc.
_dl cookware inust have fiat bottoms
that match the size ot the stmfhce
elements.
Use flatrbottomed woks
Onthe glass cooktop.
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Righfl
Observethe Following Points in Canning
_hen canning with wate>badl or [] Remember that ("mnino, _ is, a
process that generates largepressure canner, large>diameter pots
may be used. This is because boiling
water temperatures (even under
p)essm'e) are not hamdul to the
cooktop surthces surrounding tile
surthce elements.
HOWEVER, DO NOT USE IARGE-
Wrong! DIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER
I,ARGE-DIAMETER POTS FOR
Note:Flat-bottomedcannersare FRYING OR BOII,ING FOODS
required for glass cooktops, OTHER THAN _%¢TER. Most syrup
or sauce mixtures--and all types (d
fi'ying--cook at temperatures much
higher than boiling water. Such
temperatures coukl eventually harm
the glass cooktop surthces.
] Be st/re tile caroler fits over the
center of tile surfiJce element.
If your cooktop or its location
does not allow tile canner to be
centered on tile sm'thce element,
use smalle>diameter pots fin"
good canning results.
] Flat-bottomed carolers must be
used. Do )lot t)se ca)lllers vvith
flanged or tippled bottoms (often
found in enamelware) because
they don't make enough contact
with tile surfitce elements and
take a long time to boil water.
[] XAhen c'mniw*,_, use, recipes
and procedures from reputable
sources. P,eliable recipes and
procedures are ax;dlable ti'om
tile )llalltli;_cttlrer of yOtlr Callller;
manufhcturers of glass jars it)r
canning, such as Ball and Kerr
brand; and the ljnited States
Department of Agriculture
Extension Se_Mce.
amounts of steam. To avoid burns
f/"om steam or heat, be careful
when calming.
NOTE:If yourhouse has low voltage,
canning may take longer than expected,
even though directions havebeen
carefufly followe& Theprocess
time will be shortened by'.
(1) using a pressure canner, and
(2) starting with HOTtap water for fastest
heating of large quantities of water
CAU_O_
_Safe canning requires that harmful
microorganisms are destroyed and
that thejars are sealed completely.
Whencanning foods in a water-bath
canner, a gentle but steady boil mustbe
maintained for the required time. When
canning foods in a pressure canner, the
pressure mustbe maintained for the
required time.
;;Ji::After you have adjusted the controls,
it is very important to make sure the
prescribed boil or pressure levels are
maintained for the required time.
_Since you mustmake sure to
process the canningjars for the
prescribed time, with no interruption
in processing time, do not can on any
cooktop surface element if your canner
is not flat.
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Careand cleaningofthe cooktop.
Be sure electrical power is off and aft surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.
How toRemoveProtectiveShippingFilmand Packaging Tape
(_arefully grasp a corner of the protective
shipping fihn with _mr finge_ and slowly
peel it fl'om the appliance sm'ii_ce. Do
not use any shaq) items to remove the
fihn. Remove all of the fihn befin'e using
the appliance fin" the fi_t time.
To assure no damage is done to the
finish of the product, the satest way to
remove the adhesive fl'om packaging tape
on new appliances is an application of a
household liquid dishwashing detergent.
Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak.
NOTE:Theadhesivemustberemovedfromaft
partsbeforeuslbgthecooktop.Itcannotbe
removedif itisbakedon.
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Control Lock Pad
As a convenience, you can lock the
entire cooktop at any time when it is
not in use or beti)re cleaning.
i,ocking the cooktop will prevent
surtace elements fl'om being turned
on accidentlv.
Begin by locking the cooktop; see
the Locking the Cooktopsection. Use
the same cleaning methods as those
described for the glass-ceramic top.
Clean your cooktop after
each spill Use ceramic
cooktop cleaner.
Normal Daily Use Cleaning
ONLY use ceramic (ooktop cleaner on
the glass (ooktop. Other creams ma_ not
be as eflectixe.
To maintain and protect the surface of
yore" glass cooktop, tollow these steps:
[] Before using the cooktop for
the fi_t time, clean it with ceramic
cooktop cleane_: This helps protect
the top and makes cleanup easier:
[] Daily tlse of ceramic cooktop
cleaner will help kee I) the cooktop
looking new.
[] Shake the cleanim,_ cream well.
Apply a few drops of ceramic
cooktop cleaner directly to the
cooktop.
[] Use a paper towel or cleaning pad
fi)r ceramic cooktops to clean the
entire cooktop sm_i_ce,
[] Use a dry cloth or paper towel
to remove all cleaning residue,
No need to rinse,
NOTE: It is very important that you DO NOT
heat the cooktop until it has been cleaned
thoroughl>
ii i
Use a cleaning pad for ceramic
cooktops.
Burned-On Residue
WARNING: DAMAGE to your glass surface
may occur if you use scrubpads other than the
pad included with your cooktop.
[] Allow the cooktop to cool.
[] Spread a few drops of ceramic
cooktop cleaner on the entire
burned residue area.
[] Using the included cleanim*
pad fin" ceramic cooktops, Hfl) the
residue area, ali ,))lxing, I)ressm'e
as needed.
[] If any residue remains repeat the
steps listed aboxe as needed.
[] For additional protection, after all
residue has been remoxed, polish
the entire surface with ceramic
cooktop cleaner and a paper towel.
The ceramic cooktop scraper
andall recommended suppfies are
available through our Parts Center.
See instructions under "To Order
Parts" section on next page.
NOTE:Do not use a dull or
nicked blade.
Heavy, Burned-On Residue
[] Allow the (ooktop to cool.
[] Use a single-edge razor blade
scraper at approximately a 45 °
angle against the glass surfitce
and scrape the soil, It will be
necessary to apply pressm'e to
the razor scraper in order to
remove the residue.
[] After scraping with the razor
scrape*, spread a few drops of
(erami( (ooktop (leaner on the
entire bm'ned residue m'ea. Use the
[]
cleaning pad to remove any
remaining residue.
For additional protection,
after all residue has been
removed, polish the entire
surlhce with ceramic cooktop
cleaner and a paper towel.
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Cleaningtheglass cooktop.
Metal Marks and Scratches
[] Be careflll not to slide pots and
pans across )our cooktop. It will
leave metal markings on the
cooktop sm'ti_ce.
These mark_ are removable using
the ceramic cooktop cleaner with
the cleaning pad tot ceramic
cooktops.
[] If pots with a thin oxerla) of
almninmn or copper are allowed
to boil (hT, the overlay may leave
black discoloration on the cooktop.
This should be removed
immediately belin'e heating
again or the discoloration may
be pemmnent.
WARNING: Carefully check the bottom of pans
for roughnessthat would scratch the cooktop.
Glasssurface--potential forpermanent damage.
Our testing shows that if
you are cooking high sugar
mixtures such as jelly or
fudgeand have a spillover,
it can cause permanent
damage tothe glass surface
unless the spillover is
immediately removed.
Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic
[] Turn off all sm_fhce elements.
Remo',e hot pans.
[] Wearing an oven mitt:
a. Use a single-edge razor blade
scraper (ceramic cooktop
scraper) to move the spill to
a COOl aI'ea Oil the cooktop.
b, Remove the spill with
paper t_m'els.
[] Any remaining spilloxer should be
left tmfil the stlrl'ilce of the cooktop
has cooled.
] Don't use the smti_ce elements
again tmtil all of the residue has
been completely relnoved.
NOTE:Ifpitting or Indentatbn in the glass
surfacehasalready occurred,thecooktopglass
will have to be replaced In thb case,service will
benecessan/
To Order Parts
To order ceramic cooktop cleaner
and the cooktop scrape_; please call
ore" toll-fl'ee nmnber:
NationalPartsCenter 800.626.2002.
CeramicCooktopCleaner ...# WXIOX300
CeramicCooktopScraper...# WXIOXO302
Kit ........................ # WB64XSO£7
(Kitincludescreamandcooktopscraper)
CleaningPadsfor
CeramicCooktops ......... # WX70X350
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Beforeyoucall forservice...
Troubleshooting -tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to carl for service.
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:::: _: i :ii:i Possible Causes What ToDo
Surface elements willnot Improper cookware * Use pans which are absolutely flat and match
maintain a rolling boil being used. the diameter of the surthce element selected.
or cooking is slow
Surface elemen_ do Cooktop controls * Check tl) see tire correct control is set for tile surthce
notworkproperly improperly set. element you are using.
Scratches on cooktop Incorrect clemahag methods * Use recommended cleaning llrocedures. See the
glasssurface being used. Cleaningthe glass cooktop section.
Cookware with rough bottoms
being used or coarse particles
isalt or sand) were between
the cookware and the surface
of the cooktop.
CookwaJce has been slid
across the cooktop surface.
• To avoid scratches, use tile recommended cleaning
pI'ocedtlI'es. Make SuI'e bottolns of cookware ai'e clean
betoi'e tlse_ and rise cookware with sinooth bottoms.
Areas of discoloration Food spillovers not cleaned • See tire Cleaning the glass cooktop section.
on the cooktop before next use.
Hot surface on a model • This is normal. Tire surtace may appear discoh)red
with alight-colored glass when it is hot. This is temporary and will disappear
cooktop, as tire glass cools.
Plastic melted to Hot cooktop came into • See tire Glass surface- potential for permanent damage
thesurface contact with plastic placed section in tile Cleaningthe glass cooktop section.
on the hot cooktop.
Pitting (or indentation) Hot sugar mixture spilled • Call a qualified technician for replacement.
of the cooktop on the cooktop.
Frequent cycling Improper cookware •Lrse only flat cookware to minimize cycling.
off and on of being used. See the "Radiantsurface elementssection.
surface elements
Unresponsive keypad Keypad is dirty. •Clean tire keypad.
Afuse in your home may be • Rel/lace tire fl/se or reset tire circtdt breaker.
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Pan detection/sizing Improper cookware • Lrse a flat, metallic llan that is 4.0" or lar(_er
not working properly being used.
Pan is improperly placed. • Make sure tire pan is centered on tire cl)rresplmding
sl/l'J[_l ce elem ellt.
Cooktop control • Check to see that tire control is set prollerly.
improperly set.
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Troubleshooting -tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
TEMPappears
in the display
Possible Causes
Cooktop too hot m_d the
time-out feature activated.
What ToDo
•Allow the surfhce eleinent(s) to cool for 1/2 to
1 hour betk)re usin,, again.
Surfaceelement is The rapid heat-up feature •The cooktop has a rapid heat-up _battu'e and is
glowing red when it activated, designed to do this. See the Radiant surface elements
shouldbe ona low section.
powersetting
"F" anda number You have afault code. •_,_Yite down the "F" a n dthe nmn bet a n dtouch
appearin the display the CONTROLLOCKpad. See the Fault codesection.
and thecooktop
producesanaudible
sound
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Aft warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care®technician. Toschedule
service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at ge.com, or call
800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737).Please have serial number and
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Fromthedateof the
originalpurchase
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Fromthe dateof the
originalpurchase
GEWill Provide:
Anypart of the cooktop which tifils due to a defect in materials or workmanshii). During this
limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service
to replace the (lefecti\'e part,
A replacement glass cooktop if it should crock due to them/al shock, discolor; or
if the pattern wea_ off.
A replacement radiant surface elementif it should bm'n out,
L)ming this lim#ed additional four-year warranty, you will be responsible for any labor or
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other than the recommended clemlhlg cretans mid
pads.
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spills of sugaxy materials or melted plastic that
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