GE Profile PP989DNBB User manual

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PP989
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 2–5
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Bridge Burner 8
Cooktop Vent System               8
Cookware Tips 9
Dual Surface Unit                   8
Features of Your Cooktop           6
Surface Units                      7, 8
Temperature Limiter                8
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Control Knobs 10
Glass Cooktop                 11, 12
Vent Filter and Chamber           10
Vent System 10
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Ductwork                  17–20, 24
Electrical Connections         24–26
Exhaust Blower Ratings            19
Final Assembly 27
Installing the Cooktop          22–24
Installing the Gasket               21
Preparation                    15–17
Safety Precautions                 13
Unpacking the Cooktop        14, 21
 28
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Consumer Support                 32
Warranty 31
Radiant Downdraft
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Find these numbers on a label
under the cooktop, on the side
of the vent chamber
49-80517-2 10-10 GE

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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



 Use this unit only in the manner intended
by the manufacturer If you have questions, contact
the manufacturer
 Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off
at service panel and lock the service disconnecting
means to prevent power from being switched
on accidentally When the service disconnecting
means cannot be locked, securely fasten a
prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the
service panel
 Do not use this unit with any solid-state speed
control device
 This unit must be grounded
 For general ventilating use
only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive
materials and vapors.



 SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie
sheet or metal tray, then turn off the burner
BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS If the flames do
not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
 NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN—
You may be burned
 DO NOT USE WATER, including wet
dishcloths or towels—a violent steam
explosion will result
 Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
 You know you have a Class ABC
extinguisher, and you already know
how to operate it
The fire is small and contained in the
area where it started
 The fire department is being called
 You can fight the fire with your back
to an exit
* Based on “Kitchen Firesafety Tips” published
by NFPA
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
 Never leave surface units unattended at high
settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite Heat oils slowly on low or
medium settings
 Always turn hood ON when cooking on high
heat or when flambeing food (ie Crepes Suzette,
Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé)
 Clean ventilating fans frequently Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter
 Use proper pan size Always use cookware
appropriate for the size of the surface element



 Installation work and electrical wiring must
be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with
all applicable codes and standards, including
fire-rated construction
 Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and
exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of
fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting
Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s
guideline and safety standards such as those
published by the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA), and the American Society for Heating,
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE), and the local code authorities
 When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not
damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities
 Ducted fans must always be vented to the
outdoors


■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your downdraft cooktop unless it is
specifically recommended in this manual
All other servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician
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 
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For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion,
electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following:
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Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with local codes and the provided
installation instructions
■
Have the installer show you the location of
the circuit breaker or fuse Mark it for easy
reference
■
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
■
Teach children not to play with the controls or
any other part of the cooktop
■
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on
the cooktop
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 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
■
Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from your
cooktop
■
Always keep dish towels, dishcloths, pot holders
and other linens a safe distance away from your
cooktop
■
Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and
canned food a safe distance away from your
cooktop
■
Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance Flammable material
could be ignited if brought in contact with hot
surface units 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 units Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth 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 use water on grease fires Never pick up
a flaming pan Turn the controls off Smother a
flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the
pan completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet
or flat tray Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher
■
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out
by covering with baking soda or, if available,
by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry
to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against
foodborne illness.
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
■ Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate on the cooktop
■
Do not touch 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 the
surface units; allow sufficient time for cooling
first
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Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop and
areas facing the cooktop
■
To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of
flammable materials and spillage, the handle of
a container should be turned toward the center
of the cooktop without extending over any
nearby surface units
■ Always turn the surface unit control to off before
removing the cookware
■
Use proper pan size—Select cookware having
flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface
unit heating element 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
burner will also improve efficiency
■
Never leave surface units unattended at high
heat settings Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may catch on fire
■
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for cooktop cooking; others may break
because of the sudden change in temperature
■
Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or
medium high heat settings
■
Foods for frying should be as dry as possible
Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods
can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the
sides of the pan
■ Use little fat for effective shallow or deep-fat
frying Filling the pan too full of fat can cause
spillovers when food is added
■
If a combination of oils or fats will be used in
frying, stir together before heating, or as fats
melt slowly
■
Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats
■
Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible
to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking
point
■
Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a
deep fat fryer Wait until the fat is cool
■
Do not store flammable materials near the
cooktop
■
Keep the vent grille and grease filters clean to
maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires
■
Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any appliance
■
Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s Manual
■
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or
food on the cooktop when not in use
■
Keep cooktop clean and free of accumulation of
grease or spillovers which may ignite
■
Never heat unopened food containers Pressure
buildup may make container burst and cause
injury
■
Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on or
near your cooktop
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY
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
 
Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls
have been turned off.
RADIANT SURFACE UNITS
■ Avoid scratching the glass cooktop The cooktop
can be scratched with items such as sharp
instruments, rings or other jewelry and rivets on
clothing
■ Large scratches or impacts to glass cooktops
can lead to broken or shattered glass
■
Never use the glass cooktop surface as a cutting
board
■
Do not place or store items on top of the glass
cooktop surface when it is not in use
■
Be careful when placing spoons or other stirring
utensils on glass cooktop surface when it is in
use They may become hot and could cause
burns
■
Avoid heating an empty pan Doing so may
damage the cooktop and the pan
■
Do not allow water, other liquids or grease to
remain on the cooktop
■
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
■
Do not operate the glass 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
■
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
■  We recommend that you avoid wiping
any surface unit areas until they have cooled
and the indicator light has gone off 
 Please see Cleaning
the Glass Cooktop in the Care and Cleaning
section
■
When the cooktop is cool, use only CERAMA
BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and the
CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Pad to clean the
cooktop
■
To avoid possible damage to the cooking
surface, do not apply the cleaning cream to the
glass surface when it is hot
■
After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper towel to
remove all the cleaning cream residue
■
Read and follow all instructions and warnings on
the cleaning cream labels
■
Use care when touching the cooktop The glass
surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the
controls have been turned OFF
■
Do not stand on the glass cooktop

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
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
(Features and appearance may vary)
Left Rear Surface Unit
Bridge Surface Unit
Left Front Surface Unit
Vent Grille
Vent Filter (below the vent grille)
Right Rear Surface Unit
Dual Surface Unit
Model and Serial Number Label (under the cooktop,
on the right side of the vent chamber)
Left Rear Surface Unit Control
Left Front Surface Unit Control
Left Side Hot Surface Indicator Lights (one for each surface unit)
Vent Fan Speed Control
Control Lock Knob
Right Side Hot Surface Indicator Lights (one for each surface unit)
Dual Surface Unit Control
Right Rear Surface Unit Control
Surface Unit On Indicator Light

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 
Never cook directly on the glass
Always use cookware

The radiant cooktop features heating units
beneath a smooth glass surface
 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.
 On models with light colored glass
cooktops, it is normal for the cooking zones to
change color when hot or cooling down. This is
temporary and will disappear as the glass cools
to room temperature.
The surface unit will cycle on and off to
maintain your selected control setting
It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven
or surface on the glass surface when the
surface is cool
Even after the surface units are turned off, the
glass cooktop retains enough heat to continue
cooking To avoid over-cooking, remove pans
from the surface units when the food is cooked
Avoid placing anything on the surface unit until
it has cooled completely
■ Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable
using the cleaning cream or full strength
white vinegar.
■ Use of window cleaner may leave an
iridescent film on the cooktop. The cleaning
cream will remove this discoloration.
■ Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop. If
they drop onto the cooktop, they can cause
damage.
■ Do not use the surface as a cutting board.
SURFACE
COOKING
OFF CENTER
Always place the pan in the center
of the surface unit you are cooking on
DRAGGING
Do not slide cookware across the
cooktop because it can scratch the
glass The glass is scratch-resistant,
not scratchproof

The control for the radiant surface unit can
be set anywhere between  and  for an
unlimited number of heat settings With the
infinite switch the coil cycles on and off to
maintain your selected control setting
To bring liquids to a boil faster, use a lid to
cover the pan
The control knob must be pushed down and
turned from the  position When the
control knobs are in any position other than off,
they may be turned without pushing down
Be sure you turn the control knob off when you
finish cooking You will feel a click at the 
position
The surface unit  indicator light will glow
when any surface unit is on
 The surface unit ON indicator light may
glow between the surface control settings of LO
and OFF, but there is no power to the surface
units.
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 indicator lights will glow
when any radiant element is turned on, and
will remain on until the surface is cooled to
approximately 150°F.

■ Hot Surface Indicator Lights come on instantly
and stay on even after the surface unit is
turned off.
■ They glow brightly until the unit is cooled to
approximately 150°F.
■ Be sure to turn the control knob off when you
finish cooking.
Be sure you turn the control knob
to OFF when you finish cooking.

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
Make sure the pan rests flat on the glass
cooktop and it is not resting on the trim If you
notice poor cooking performance, move the
pan to make sure it is flat on the cooktop
To use the bridge burner, turn the burner knob
to and select the desired setting The unit will
heat the front surface burner and the bridge
Choose pans that match the circle/bridge area
as closely as possible
To use only the front surface unit, turn the
burner knob to and select the desired
setting The unit will only heat the front surface
burner
You can create an oblong heated area by using
the left rear unit in addition to the front unit
bridge combination.


The right front surface unit 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
To use the large (9-inch) surface unit, turn the
knob clockwise to and select 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
knob counterclockwise to and select the
desired setting The unit will only heat the area
inside the smaller circle
Small 6"
surface unit
setting
Large 9"
surface unit setting

Every radiant surface unit has a temperature
limiter
The temperature limiter protects the glass
cooktop from getting too hot
The temperature limiter may cycle the units off
for a time if:
■ The cooktop is on while cooking.
■ The pan boils dry.
■ The pan bottom is not flat.
■ The pan is off-center.
■ There is no pan on the unit.

The built-in vent system helps remove cooking
vapors, odors and smoke from foods prepared
on the cooktop
To operate the downdraft vent system, turn
the vent fan speed control knob to 
or , as needed
Continuous use of the vent system while
cooking helps keep the kitchen comfortable
and less humid, reducing cooking odors
and soiling moisture that normally creates a
frequent need for cleaning
Front
Burner and
Bridge
Front
Burner
only

Surface elements will cycle on and off to
maintain the temperature you have selected
All radiant surface elements have a
temperature limiter that protects the glass
cooktop from getting too hot
The temperature limiter may cycle the
elements off while cooking if:
■ The pan boils dry
■ The pan bottom is not flat.
■ The pan is off-center.
■ There is no pan on the element.

To activate control lock-out, turn the Control
Lock knob to LOCK This will prevent surface
units from heating An indicator light will glow
to show that they are locked The downdraft
fan will remain operable with control lockout
engaged
In the locked position, the cooktop will produce
an audible sound if any surface unit control
knob is engaged or moved to a position other
than OFF

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 
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops. Use a pan
that matches the diameter of the surface element you are using. Cooking performance will not be as good if the cookware
itself is smaller or larger than the surface unit.

recommended

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

recommended
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 bottom pot
will leave a residue that will permanently stain
the cooktop if not removed immediately

recommended
As long as the cookware is covered
completely with porcelain enamel, this
cookware is recommended Caution is
recommended for cast iron cookware that
is not completely covered with smooth
porcelain enamel, since it may scratch the
glass-ceramic cooktop

usable, but not recommended
Poor performance May scratch the surface

usable, but not recommended
Poor performance May scratch the surface
Check pans for flat bottoms by
using a straight edge
Pans with rounded, curved,
ridged or warped bottoms are not
recommended

■ Place only dry pans on the surface elements
Do not place lids on the surface elements,
particularly wet lids
Do not place wet pans
on the glass cooktop


Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.

The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning
Make sure the knobs are in the  positions
and pull them straight off the stems for
cleaning
 place them in a
dishwasher or wash with soap and water Rinse
with clean water Make sure the insides of knobs
are dry before replacing
Replace the knobs in the  position to
ensure proper placement
10



 remove it from the
cooktop by lifting it up and off Wipe with a
damp cloth If necessary, the vent grille can be
washed in the sink
Use dishwashing liquid for cleaning
Do not use abrasive cleaners They will damage
the vent grille’s finish
Do not clean the vent grille in the dishwasher

Shaped area
Remove and replace the filter diagonally through the
vent opening
To order filters please call our toll-free number:


The filter is held in place at an angle with a
hold bump Lift the filter up and out of the
vent opening diagonally
swish it in hot, soapy water
Rinse well and dry thoroughly


When replacing the filter, make sure it rests, at an
angle, on the supports in the vent opening


use hot, soapy
water Rinse with clean water and dry
thoroughly Do not use abrasive cleaners; they
will damage the finish Replace the filter after it
is cleaned and dry
 (on some models)


use warm
sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner or
polish Always wipe the surface in the direction
of the grain Follow the cleaner instructions for
cleaning the stainless steel surface
To inquire about purchasing stainless steel
appliance cleaner or polish, or to find the
location of a dealer nearest you, please call our
toll-free number:
 

Vent
Chamber
Vent Filter

Carefully grasp a corner of the protective
shipping film with your fingers and slowly peel
it from the appliance surface Do not use any
sharp items to remove the film Remove all of
the film before using the appliance for the first
time
To assure no damage is done to the finish
of the product, the safest way to remove
the adhesive from packaging tape on new
appliances is an application of a household
liquid dishwashing detergent Apply with a soft
cloth and allow to soak
 The adhesive must be removed from all
parts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.