GE JSP40 User manual

Use and Care Guide
Radiant Slide-In Range
GE Appliances
Model: JSP40
164D3333P018-2
Safety Instructions................... 3–5
Anti-Tip Device........................................ 3, 39
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil................... 4, 24, 28–30, 32
Features....................................................... 6, 7
Oven ....................................................... 22–35
Baking................................................. 23–26
Broiling, Broiling Guide................... 30, 31
Control, Clock and Timer ............... 17–21
Fan....................................................... 22, 23
Oven Vent............................................. 4, 37
Roasting, Roasting Guide............... 28, 29
Self-Cleaning Instructions ............. 32–35
Special Features of Your Control .... 19–21
Timed Baking .................................... 25, 26
Surface Cooking..................................... 9–15
Control Settings....................................... 11
Cooktop Comparison................................ 9
Cookware Tips.................................. 13, 14
Home Canning Tips ................................ 15
Hot Surface Lights........................... 10–12
Problem Solver...................... 40–42
Thermostat Adjustment–
Do It Yourself............................................ 27
More questions ?…call
GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000
Care and Cleaning................... 36–38
Broiler Pan and Grid........................................... 38
Control Panel and Knobs................................. 36
Glass Cooktop Cleaning .................................. 16
Lift-Off Oven Door...............................................38
Oven Light Bulb .................................................. 37
Self-Cleaning Instructions................. 32–35
Shelves................................................................... 37
Consumer Services.................. 43
Appliance Registration................................. 2
Important Phone Numbers....................... 43
Model and Serial Number Location.......... 2
Removal of Packaging Tape ....................... 2
Warranty ....................................... Back Cover

HELP US HELP YOU…
Before using your range, read this
guide carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your
new range properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need more help, call:
GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
How to Remove Packaging Tape
To assure no damage is done to the finish of the
product, the safest way to remove the adhesive left
from packaging tape 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 range parts. It cannot be removed if
it is baked on.
Write down the model and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label behind the storage drawer.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card that came with your
range. Before sending in this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your range.
If you received a damaged range…
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold
you the range.
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
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 Program
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
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Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
• The California Safe Drinking Water and
Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor
of California to publish a list of substances known
to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm, and requires businesses to
warn customers of potential exposure to such
substances.
• The fiberglass insulation in self-cleaning ovens
gives off a very small amount of carbon
monoxide during the cleaning cycle. Exposure
can be minimized by venting with an open
window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
• 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 range unless it is specifically
recommended in this guide. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
WARNING —
All ranges can tip and injury could
result. To prevent accidental tipping
of the range, attach it to the wall or
floor by installing the Anti-Tip device
supplied. Make sure the chain fits
securely into the slot in the bracket.
If you pull the range out from the wall
for any reason, make sure the device is
properly engaged when you push the range back
against the wall. If it is not, there is a possible risk
of the range tipping over and causing injury if you
or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.
Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information in
this guide. Failure to take this precaution could
result in tipping of the range and injury.
• Have the installer show you the location of the
circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.
• Teach children not to play with the controls
or any other part of the range.
• Before performing any service, DISCONNECT
THE RANGE 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 door, storage drawer or cooktop. They
could damage the range and even tip it over,
causing severe personal injury.
• Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains
or drapes a safe distance from your range.
• Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot holders
and other linens a safe distance from your range.
• Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and
canned food a safe distance away from your range.
• CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN
CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE
BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE—CHILDREN
CLIMBING ON THE RANGE 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 over the range. Flammable
material could be ignited if brought in contact
with hot surface units or heating elements 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 or heating
elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
Such cloths can catch fire on a hot surface unit or
heating element.
• For your safety, never use your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
• DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.
• Do not store flammable materials in an oven or
near the cooktop.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
• Keep the hood and grease filters clean to
maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires.
• Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate in or near the range.
• 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 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 a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-
type fire extinguisher.
Flame in the oven can be smothered completely
by closing the oven door and turning the oven off
or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-
type fire extinguisher.
• Do not touch the surface units, heating
elements or interior surface of oven. 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, areas nearby the surface
units or any interior area of the oven; allow
sufficient time for cooling first.
Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop and
areas facing the cooktop, the oven vent opening
and surfaces near the opening, crevices around the
oven door, the edges of the door window and
metal trim parts above the door.
Remember: The inside surface of the oven may
be hot when the door is opened.
• When cooking pork, follow the directions exactly
and always cook the meat to an internal temperature
of at least 170°F. This assures that, in the remote
possibility that trichina may be present in the meat,
it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat.
Oven
• Stand away from the range when opening
the oven door. The hot air or steam which escapes
can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.
• Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injury.
• Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed.
• Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
• Place the oven shelf in the desired position
while the oven is cool. If the shelves must be
handled when hot, do not let pot holder contact
the heating elements.
• Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a
precaution against burns from touching the hot
surfaces of the door or oven walls.
• When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
• Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch fire.
• Do not use oven for a storage area. Items
stored in an oven can ignite.
• Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the oven when not in use.
• After broiling, always take the broiler pan out of
the range and clean it. Leftover grease in the broiler
pan can catch on fire the next time you use the pan.
• Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on
or near your range.
• Clean only parts listed in this Use and
Care Guide.
• Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven
bottom or the cooktop, except as suggested
in this guide. Improper installation of aluminum
foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
• Never leave the oven door open when you are
not watching the range.
Self-Cleaning Oven
• Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door
gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be
taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
• Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven.
Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside
of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.
• Keep the range clean and free of accumulations
of grease or spillovers which may ignite.
• Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the
broiler pan, grid and other cookware.
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Important Safety Instructions
• Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before
starting the self-cleaning operation.
• If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the
oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have
it serviced by a qualified technician.
Cooktop and Radiant Surface Units
• Use proper pan size—select
cookware having flat bottoms
large enough to cover the selected
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 surface units will also improve
efficiency.
• 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.
NOTE: We recommend that you avoid wiping
any surface unit areas until they have cooled and
the indicator light has gone off. Sugar spills are
the exception to this. Please see the Glass
Cooktop Cleaning section.
When the cooktop is cool, use only the
recommended cleaning cream to clean the cooktop.
• Use care when touching the cooktop.
The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat
after the controls have been turned off.
• Never leave the surface units unattended at
high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
• Do not operate the radiant surface units if
the glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning
solution may penetrate a broken cooktop and
create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a
qualified technician immediately should your
glass cooktop become broken.
• Avoid scratching the glass cooktop surface.
The cooktop can be scratched with sharp
instruments, or with rings or other jewelry.
• 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.
• Do not stand on the glass cooktop.
• 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.
• 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
range without extending over nearby surface units.
• Always turn the surface unit controls off before
removing cookware.
• Carefully watch for spillovers or overheating
of foods when frying at high or medium high
temperatures.
• When flaming foods are under the hood, turn the
fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flame.
• Foods for frying should be as dry as possible.
Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods
can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides
of the pan.
• Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat
frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause
spillovers when food is added.
• If a combination of oils or fats will be used in
frying, stir together before heating, or as fats
melt slowly.
• 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.
• 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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE
ON OFF
TIME CONTROLS
COOKING

TIME
START

TIME
CLOCK
KITCHEN 
TIMER
START
BROIL
HI/LO
CLEAR
OFF
OVEN
BAKE
SELF
CLEAN
22
10 12 13 14
11 15 1716
9
6
7
5
3
4
2
JSP40
19
20
21
18
8
1
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Features of Your Range
FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE
Explained
Features Index on page
1Anti-Tip Device 3, 39
See the Installation Instructions.
2Storage Drawer 37
3Model and Serial Numbers 2
4Oven Door Gasket 4, 32, 38
5Bake Element 36
May be lifted gently for wiping oven floor.
6Broil Element 25, 36
7Oven Interior Light 37
8 Control Knobs for Surface Units 11, 36
9Surface Units 3, 5, 9–16
10 Dual Surface Unit 12
(one 6-inch or 9-inch diameter)
11 Glass Ceramic Cooktop 5, 16
12 Dual Surface Unit Switch 12
(for left rear surface unit)
13 Oven Vent 4, 37
May get hot during oven use.
14 HOT SURFACE Indicator Lights 10–12
15 Oven Control, Clock and Timer 17–21, 36
16 Surface Unit ON Indicator Light 10–12
17 Oven Light Switch —
18 Automatic Oven Door Latch 33–35
19 Oven Shelf Supports 4, 22, 23, 28,
Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking, 30–32, 35, 37
Roasting and Broiling sections.
20 Oven Shelves with Stop-Locks 4, 22, 23, 28,
30–32, 35, 37
21 Lift-Off Oven Door with Broil Stop Position 3, 30, 38
Easily removed for cleaning.
22 Broiler Pan and Grid 4, 28, 30–32, 38
Do not clean in the self-cleaning oven.

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PREPARATION
Installing
Your range, like many other household items, is heavy and can settle
into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting. When
moving the range on this type of flooring, it should be installed on a 1/4″
thick sheet of plywood (or similar material) as follows: When the
floor covering ends at the front of the range, the area the range will rest on
should be built up with plywood to the same level or higher than the floor
covering. This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing.
Leveling
Use a 13⁄8″open end or adjustable wrench to equally back out the 4 legs.
The flanges (rims) below the sides of the cooktop must be raised above the
top of the countertop. Carefully slide the range into its installation space.
Observe that it is clearing the countertop. Then place a spirit level or a glass
measuring cup partially filled with water on one of the oven shelves to
check for levelness. If using a spirit level, take two readings, with the level
placed diagonally first in one direction and then the other.
Adjust the 4 legs carefully. Level the range front to back and side to
side. The range legs must rest on the floor. The range must not hang from
the countertop.
Removing Packaging Materials
Please check your range to insure all packaging materials and protective
tape covering are removed from areas, such as the door trim, cooktop
frame, etc. before using.

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HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE
WITH YOUR OLD ONE?
Type of Cooktop Description How It Works
Radiant Electric coils Heat travels to the glass surface and then to the cookware, so pans must be flat on
(Glass Ceramic) under a glass- the bottom for good cooking results. The glass cooktop stays hot enough to
Cooktop ceramic cooktop. continue cooking after it is turned off. Remove the pan from the surface unit if
you want cooking to stop.
Induction High frequency Pans must be made of ferrous metals (metal that attracts a magnet). Heat is
induction coils produced by a magnetic circuit between the coil and the pan. Heats up right away
under a glass and changes heat settings right away, like a gas cooktop. After turning the control
surface. off, the glass cooktop is hot from the heat of the pan, but cooking stops right away.
Electric Coil Flattened metal Heats by direct contact with the pan and by heating the air under the pan. For best
tubing containing cooking results, use good quality pans. Electric coils are more forgiving of
electric resistance warped pans than radiant or solid disks. Heats up quickly but does not change
wire suspended heat settings as quickly as gas or induction. Electric coils stay hot enough to
over a drip pan. continue cooking for a short time after they are turned off.
Solid Disk Solid cast iron Heats by direct contact with the pan, so pans must be flat on the bottom for good
disk sealed to the cooking results. Heats up and cools down more slowly than electric coils. The
cooktop surface. 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.
Gas Burners Regular or sealed Flames heat the pans directly. Pan flatness is not critical to cooking results, but
gas burners use pans should be well balanced. Gas burners heat the pan right away and change
either LP gas heat settings right away. When you turn the control off, cooking stops right away.
or natural gas.
(continued next page)
Your new cooktop has a radiant glass ceramic cooktop.
If you are used to cooking with gas burners or electric
surface units, you will notice some differences when
you use the radiant cooktop.
The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and
cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or
surface unit you have.
The following chart will help you to understand the
differences between radiant cooktops and any other
type of cooktop you may have used in the past.
Preparation Cooktop Comparison

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COOKTOP COMPARISON
(continued)
General Information About Radiant Surface Units
The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a
smooth glass surface. The surface units are shown by
outlines on the glass.
Before you use the cooktop for the first time, clean
it with cleaning cream. This helps protect the top
and makes clean-up easier.
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.
Sliding aluminum cookware across the glass may
leave metal marks. These metal marks will appear as
small scratches. They can be removed with cleaning
cream and a razor scraper.
It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or
surface on the glass surface when the surface is cool.
Avoid sliding pans on the glass cooktop. Pan edges
that are even slightly rough or grit on the cooktop can
cause scratches on the glass.
Even after the surface units are turned off, the glass
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 cool enough to touch. It is not unusual
for the lights to stay lit for 30 minutes.
ON OFF
TIMECONTROLS
COOKING

TIME
START

TIME
CLOCK
KITCHEN
TIMER
START
BROIL
HI/LO
CLEAR
OFF
OVEN
BAKE
SELF
CLEAN
CAUTION: When the surface controls are
turned off, the HOT SURFACE indicator light
will remain lit until the cooktop surface has
cooled to approximately 150°F. The glass ceramic
surface will retain heat after the indicator light
goes out. Use caution until the cooktop surface
has had time to cool.

SURFACE CONTROLS
At both OFF and HI positions, there is a slight niche so control “clicks” at
those positions; the word HI marks the highest setting; the lowest setting is
the word LO. In a quiet kitchen you may hear slight “clicking” sounds
during cooking, indicating heat settings selected are being maintained.
Switching to higher heat settings always results in a quicker heat change
than switching to lower settings.
How to Set the Controls
1. Push the control knob in.
2. Turn either clockwise or
counterclockwise to the desired
heat setting.
The control must be pushed in to
set only from the OFF position.
When the control is in any
position other than OFF, it may
be turned without pushing it in.
Be sure you turn the control knob
to OFF when you finish cooking.
The surface unit ON indicator
light will glow when ANY
surface unit is on.
Cooking Guide for Using Heat Settings
HI—Quick start for cooking; brings water to a boil.
Medium High—(Setting halfway between HI and
MED) Fast fry, pan broil; maintains a fast boil on
large amounts of food.
MED—Sauté and brown; maintains a slow boil on
large amounts of food.
Medium Low—(Setting halfway between MED
and LO) Cook after starting at HI; cooks with little
water in covered pan.
LO—Steam rice, cereal; maintains serving
temperature of most foods. Slow cooking and
simmering. At LO settings, melt chocolate and
butter on a small surface unit.
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 four
HOT SURFACE indicator lights will remain lit
after the surface units are off until the cooktop is
cool enough to touch.
NOTE:
• At HI and Medium High settings, never leave food
unattended. Boilovers cause smoking; greasy
spillovers may catch fire.
• When a surface unit is turned on, the unit can be
seen glowing red within a few seconds. The red
glow will turn on and off (cycling) to maintain the
selected heat setting. With poor cookware, you will
see frequent cycling of the unit off and on. Good,
flat cookware will minimize the cycling. See the
Surface Cookware Tips section.
• It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or
surface on the glass ceramic surface when it is cool.
(continued next page)
CAUTION: When the surface controls are
turned off, the HOT SURFACE indicator light
will remain lit until the cooktop surface has
cooled to approximately 150°F. The glass ceramic
surface will retain heat after the indicator light
goes out. Use caution until the cooktop surface
has had time to cool.
Medium
Low
Medium
High
Cooktop Comparison Surface Controls
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SURFACE CONTROLS
(continued)
Dual Surface Unit Switch
The left rear surface unit
has two 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,
push in the top portion of the COIL
SIZE switch next to the control knob.
Push in and turn the control knob to the
desired setting.
To use the small (6-inch) surface unit,
push in the bottom portion of the COIL
SIZE switch. Push in and turn the
control knob to the desired setting.
COIL
SIZE
Hot Surface Indicator Light
A HOT SURFACE light will glow brightly when any
radiant element is turned on, and will remain lit after
the unit is turned off until the cooktop is cool enough
to touch. Each element has its own HOT SURFACE
indicator light.
• It comes on instantly when the unit is turned on.
• It stays on even after the unit is turned off.
• It glows brightly until the cooktop is cool enough
to touch.
A HOT SURFACE light will glow brightly when
any radiant element is turned on.
ON OFF
TIMECONTROLS
COOKING

TIME
START

TIME
CLOCK
KITCHEN
TIMER
START
BROIL
HI/LO
CLEAR
OFF
OVEN
BAKE
SELF
CLEAN
CAUTION: When the surface controls are
turned off, the HOT SURFACE indicator light
will remain lit until the cooktop surface has
cooled to approximately 150°F. The glass ceramic
surface will retain heat after the indicator light
goes out. Use caution until the cooktop surface
has had time to cool.

SURFACE COOKWARE TIPS
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: 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 bottom pot will
leave a residue that will permanently stain the
cooktop if not removed immediately.
Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron:
smooth bottom recommended
Good conductivity. Use caution if sliding the pan
across the glass cooktop because it may scratch the
glass. Pans with non-enamel coated bottoms may
be used if the bottom of the pan is very smooth.
Glass-ceramic: usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Stoneware: usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
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 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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How to Check Pan Performance
Surface Controls Surface Cookware Tips
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SURFACE COOKWARE TIPS
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• Place only dry pans on the
surface units. Do not place
lids on the surface units,
particularly wet lids.
• We recommend that you use
only a flat-bottomed wok.
They are available at your
local retail store. The
bottom of the wok should
have the same diameter as
the surface unit to insure
proper contact.
• Do not use woks that have
support rings. This type of
wok will not heat on
radiant surface units.
• Some special cooking
procedures require specific
cookware such as pressure
cookers, deep fat fryers,
etc. All cookware must
have flat bottoms and be
the correct size. The
cookware should also be
covered, if applicable to
the cooking process.
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SPECIAL CAUTIONS FOR GLASS COOKTOPS
• 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 use the surface as a
cutting board.
• Do not slide cookware
across the cooktop because
it can scratch the glass—
the glass is scratch
resistant, not scratch
proof.
• Don’t store heavy items
above the cooktop. If they
drop onto the cooktop,
they can cause damage.
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SURFACE 
COOKING

HOME CANNING TIPS
Canning should be done on the cooktop only.
Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of the surface unit
circle are not recommended for most surface cooking.
However, when canning with water-bath or pressure
canner, larger-diameter pots may be used. This is
because boiling water temperatures (even under
pressure) are not harmful to the cooktop surfaces
surrounding the surface units.
HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER
CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS
FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER
THAN WATER. Most syrup or sauce mixtures—and
all types of frying—cook at temperatures much higher
than boiling water.
Such temperatures could
eventually
harm the glass cooktop surfaces.
Surface Cookware Tips Home Canning Tips
Glass Cooktop Cautions:
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 glass 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, do not can on any of the
cooktop surface units if your canner is not
flat enough.
What is a Temperature Limiter?
Every radiant surface unit has a Temperature
Limiter. The Temperature Limiter protects the glass
cooktop 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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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
too long to boil water.
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Flat-bottomed canners are recommended.
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.

GLASS COOKTOP CLEANING
Cleaning of glass cooktops is different from cleaning
a standard porcelain finish. To maintain and protect
the surface of your new glass cooktop follow these
basic steps.
Before you use the cooktop for the first time, clean
it with cleaning cream. This helps protect the top
and makes clean-up easier.
DAILY CLEANING: Use only a recommended
cleaning cream, such as Cerama Brite or Cooktop
Cleaning Creme, on the glass cooktop.
For normal, light soil:
1. Rub a few drops (less is better) of the cleaning cream
onto soiled area using a damp paper towel. Buff with
a dry paper towel until all soil and cream are removed.
Frequent cleaning leaves a protective coating which
is essential in preventing scratches and abrasions.
2. Clean the surface with the cleaning cream after
each use.
For heavy, burned on soil:
1. Apply a few drops of the cleaning cream to the
(cool) soiled area.
2. Using a damp paper towel, rub the cream into the
burned on area. As with any burned on spill, this
may require some effort.
3. Carefully scrape soil with razor scraper. Hold
scraper at a 30° angle against the glass cooktop.
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 cleaning cream.
5. Buff with a dry paper towel.
NOTE:
• Using a razor scraper will not damage the surface
if the 30° angle is maintained.
• Be sure to use a new, sharp razor scraper. Do not use
a dull or nicked blade.
• Store the razor scraper out of reach of children.
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 soil while spill is still hot.
1. Turn off all surface units affected by the spillover.
Remove hot pans.
2. Wearing an oven mitt, hold the
razor scraper at a 30° angle to the
cooktop and scrape 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.
COOKTOP SEAL: To clean the cooktop seal, let a wet
cloth rest on it for a few minutes, then wipe clean. Use
a mild detergent if needed. Do not use a knife or any
sharp object on the seal because it will cut or damage it.
GENERAL INFORMATION: As the cleaning
cream cleans, it leaves a protective coating on the
cooktop surface. This coating helps to prevent build-
up of mineral deposits (water spots) and will make
future cleaning easier. Dishwashing detergents
remove this protective coating and therefore make the
cooktop more susceptible to staining.
To conveniently order more cream and/or scrapers
for cleaning your glass cooktop, please call our toll
free number:
National Parts Center 800-626-2002
Cleaner # WX10X300
Scraper # WX5X1614
Cream and scraper kit # WB64X5027
PRECAUTIONS
• If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum, copper or
enamel are allowed to boil dry, the overlay may bond
with the glass cooktop and leave a black discoloration.
This should be removed immediately before heating
again or the discoloration may be permanent.
• 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.
• If you slide aluminum or copper cookware across
the surface of your cooktop, they may leave metal
markings which appear as scratches. If this should
happen, use the razor scraper and cleaning cream to
remove these markings. Failure to remove these
residues immediately may leave permanent marks.
•
Most cleaners contain ammonia, chemicals and abrasives
which can damage the surface of your cooktop. Use only
the recommended cleaning cream for proper cleaning
and protection of your glass cooktop.
Read and follow all instructions and warnings
on the cleaning cream labels.
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Glass Cooktop Cleaning Features of Your Oven Control
FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL
1. BAKE. Press to select the bake function.
2. BROIL HI/LO. Press to select the broil function.
3. DISPLAY. Shows the operations you have
selected, the time of day and the cooking or
cleaning status.
4. COOKING TIME. Press for Timed Baking
operations.
5. START TIME. Use along with COOKING TIME
or SELF CLEAN to set the oven to start and stop
automatically at a time you select.
6. CLOCK. Press to enter the time of day.
7. KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF. Press to select the
timer function. The timer does not control oven
operations. The timer can time up to 9 hours
and 59 minutes.
8. START. Must be pressed to start any cooking or
cleaning function.
09. DECREASE. Short taps to this pad decrease
the time or temperature by small amounts.
Press and hold the pad to decrease the time or
temperature by larger amounts.
10. INCREASE. Short taps to this pad increase the
time or temperature by small amounts. Press and
hold the pad to increase the time or temperature
by larger amounts.
11. CLEAR/OFF. Press to cancel any timed oven
operation except the clock and timer.
12. SELF CLEAN. Press to select the self-cleaning
function. See the Operating the Self-Cleaning
Oven section.
If “F– and a number or letter” flash in the
display and the oven control signals, this
indicates function error code. Press CLEAR/OFF.
Allow the oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven
back into operation. If the function error code
repeats, disconnect the power to the range and
call for service.
ON OFF
TIME CONTROLS
COOKING 
TIME
START 
TIME
CLOCK
KITCHEN 
TIMER
START
BROIL
HI/LO
CLEAR
OFF
OVEN
BAKE
SELF
CLEAN
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OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER
Clock To Set the Clock
The clock must be set for the
automatic oven timing functions
to work properly.
The time of day clock cannot be
changed during Delay Start. (It can
be changed during a regular bake
or broil operation.)
1. Press CLOCK.
2. Press the
INCREASE or
DECREASE
pad to set the
time of day.
If the INCREASE or DECREASE
pad is not pressed within one
minute after you press CLOCK,
the display reverts to the original
setting. If this happens, press CLOCK
and reenter the time of day.
3. Press START. This
enters the time and
starts the clock.
To check the time of day when
the display is showing other
information, simply press
CLOCK.The time of day shows
until another pad is pressed.
START
CLOCK
How to Set the Timer
1. Press KITCHEN TIMER
ON/OFF.
2. Press the INCREASE or
DECREASE pad to set the
amount of time on the timer.
If you make a mistake, press
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
and begin again.
3. Press START.
After pressing START, “SET”
disappears; this tells you the time is
counting down, although the display does
not change until one minute has passed.
4. When time is up, the oven control signals
until you press KITCHEN TIMER
ON/OFF. Display then shows the time
of day.
NOTE: The minute timer is independent of all the
other functions and it does not control the oven.
The CLEAR/OFF pad does not affect the timer.
ON OFF
KITCHEN 
TIMER
START
ON OFF
KITCHEN 
TIMER
Power Failure
If a flashing time of day in the display, you have
experienced a power failure. Reset the clock. To reset the clock, press CLOCK. Enter the correct time of day by pressing the INCREASE or DECREASE
pad. Press START.
Timer
You may program the timer to time cooking or other
household activities for up to 9 hours and 59 minutes.
The timer counts down in minutes, 1 minute at a time,
until the last 60 seconds are reached, then the control
will beep one time. The seconds will not be displayed
until the last minute is reached.
When the timer reaches “ :00,” the control will beep
3 times followed by one beep every 6 seconds until
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF is pressed.
The 6 second tone can be canceled by following the
steps in the Special Features of Your Oven Control
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The control has a series of tones that will sound at different times. These
tones may sound while you set the control for an oven function or at the
end of the oven function. They will also alert you when an incorrect time
or temperature has been entered or if there is a problem with the oven.
Tones While Setting the Control Preheat Notification Tone
When you press a touch pad you will hear a beep.
This beep will let you know you have placed enough
pressure on the pad to activate it.
When you set an oven temperature the oven
automatically starts to heat. When the temperature
inside the oven reaches your set temperature a tone will
sound to let you know to place the food in the oven.
Attention Tone
This tone will sound if you set an invalid function or try to set an additional
function. The tone can be quickly identified by watching the display messages.
Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle
At the end of a timed cycle, 3 short beeps will sound
followed by one beep every 6 seconds, until
CLEAR/OFF is pressed. This continuous 6 second
beep may be canceled.
To cancel the 6 second beep:
1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
at the same time for 2 seconds
until the display shows “SF.”
2. Press KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF.
The display shows “CON BEEP”
(continuous beep). Press KITCHEN
TIMER ON/OFF again. The display
shows “BEEP.” (This cancels the one
beep every 6 seconds.)
3. Press START.
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START
ON OFF
KITCHEN 
TIMER
BROIL
HI/LO
BAKE
SPECIAL FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL
Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose
to use. The following are the features and how you may activate them. The
special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the
time of day clock.
They remain in the control’s memory until the steps are repeated. When the
display shows your choice press START. The special features will remain in
memory after a power failure.
Oven Control, Clock and Timer Special Features of Your Oven Control

12 Hour Shut-Off Cook and Hold With this feature, should you forget and leave the oven on, the control will automatically turn off the oven after 12 hours during baking functions or after 3 hours during a broil function. If you wish to turn off this feature, follow the steps below.
1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows “SF.”
2. Press START TIME. The
display will show “12 shdn” (12 hour shut-off). Press START TIME again and the display will show “no shdn” (no shut-off).
3. Press START to activate the no
shut-off and leave the control set in this special features mode.
Your new control has a cook and hold feature that keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after the cooking function is finished. To activate this feature, follow the steps below.
1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows “SF.”
2. Press COOKING TIME. The
display will show “Hld OFF.”
—Press COOKING TIME again
to activate the feature. The display will show “Hld ON.”
3. Press START to activate the
cook and hold feature and leave the control set in this special features mode.
START
COOKING

TIME
BROIL
HI/LO
BAKE
START
START

TIME
BROIL
HI/LO
BAKE
12 Hour, 24 Hour or Clock Black-Out Your control is set to use a 12 hour clock. If you would prefer to have a 24 hour military time clock or black-out the clock display, follow the steps below.
1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO at the same time for
2 seconds until the display shows “SF.”
2. Press CLOCK once. The display will show “12 hr.” —Press CLOCK again to change to the 24 hour military
time clock. The display will show “24 hr.”
—Press CLOCK again to black-out the clock display.
The display will show “OFF.”
3. Press START to activate your choice and leave the
control set in this special features mode.
NOTE: If the clock is in the black-out mode you will not be able to use the Delay Start function.
START
CLOCK
BROIL
HI/LO
BAKE
SPECIAL FEATURES
OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL
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