GE JP950 User's Manual
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1. When canning with water bath or 4 Remember that canning is a v pressure canner larger diameter pots process that generates large g may be used This is because boiling amounts of steam To avoid burns Q Right water temperatures even under from steam or heat be careful 5 pressure are not harmful to the when canning 5 cooktop surfaces surrounding the NOTE If your house has low voltage surface elements canning may take longer than expected HOWEVER DO NOT USE LARGE even though directions have been Wrong DIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER amp 2 2 uy followed The ie eo Te LARGE DIAMETER POTS FOR A ee ee FRYING OR BOILING FOODS 1 using a pressure canner and required for glass cooktops OTHER THAN WATER Most syrup or sauce mixtures and all types of frying cook at temperatures much higher than boiling water Such CAUTION temperatures could eventually harm the glass cooktop surfaces 2 starting with HOT tap water for fastest heating of large quantities of water 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 suononysuy Gunesadg 7 Be sure the canner fits over the center of the surface element If your cooktop or its location does not allow the canner to be canning foods in a pressure canner the gt centered on the surface el2. Placed In Use Month ensure that your product is registered or register online at www GEAppliances com Cut here C Product O hip Registrati Model Number Serial Number Mr L Ms Mrs Miss L Last Name E mail Address Zi State L Code l Phone Day Year Number l l Please provide your e mail address to receive via e mail discounts special offers and other important communications from GE Appliances GEA O Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA s carefully selected partners GE Appliances FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR GE Consumer amp Industrial Louisville Kentucky www GEAppliances com 18 WARRANTY RIGHTS For information about GEA s privacy and data usage policy go to www GEAppliances com and click on Privacy Policy or call 800 626 2224 GE Electric Cooktop Warranty rg All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or Staple your receipt here an authorized Customer Care technician To schedule service Proof of the original purchase z on line 24 hours a day visit us at www GEAppliances com or date is needed to obtain service call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 under the warranty S S For The Period Of GE Will Replace G One Year Any partof the cooktop which fails due to a defect in mat
3. Surface Element Single Surface Element Control Pad Dual Surface Element Control Pad Warmer Surface Element Control Pad Kitchen Timer Control Pad Pan Sensor Control Pad Control Lock Pad Hot Surface Indicator Lights one for each surface element o o HOT SURFACE Explained on page 6 iole leo oOo N I a aINI oo suon nysuj ajes suon nnsuj Gunesadg D D S RQ gt I buiuea sdij Gurooysajqnosy pioddns sauinsuoy AE Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning D Q S Consumer Support Using the surface elements Your new Profile Cooktop makes an eloquent statement of style convenience and kitchen planning flexibility Whether you chose it for its purity of design assiduous attention to detail or for both of these reasons you ll find that your Profile cooktop s superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come This cooktop contains several new features such as pan detection and pan sizing The touch controls give you precise control of the surface elements You can quickly switch between a steady low heat and full power or any setting in between The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your cooktop properly NOTE Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model SURFACE COOKING z5 Never cook directly on the glass Always use cookware f OFF CEER Y Always cen
4. 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 thoroughly 4 If any residue remains repeat the steps listed above as needed 5 For additional protection after all residue has been removed polish the entire surface with CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and a paper towel burned residue area Use the CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad to remove any remaining residue 4 For additional protection after all residue has been removed polish the entire surface with CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and a paper towel 13 suo n nysuj ajes suonannsuj Guyesadg X 2 3 Q Q I ATTE sdiy Gurooysajqnosy pioddns sauinsuoy Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning D Q S Consumer Support Cleaning the glass cooktop Metal Marks and Scratches 7 Be careful not to slide pots and pans across your cooktop It will leave metal markings on the cooktop surface These marks are removable using the CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner with the CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops Z If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or copper are allowed to boil dry the overlay may leave black discoloration on the cooktop This should be removed immediately be
5. call for service Problem Possible Causes TEMP appears Cooktop too hot and the in the display time out feature activated Surface element is The rapid heat up feature glowing red when it activated should be on a low power setting F and a number You have a fault code appear in the display and the cooktop produces an audible sound 16 What To Do e Allow the surface element s to cool for 1 2 to 1 hour before using again e The cooktop has a rapid heat up feature and is designed to do this See the Radiant surface elements section e Write down the F and the number and touch the CONTROL LOCK pad See the Fault code section GE Service Protection Plus GE a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability offers you Service Protection Plus comprehensive protection on all your appliances No Matter What Brand Benefits Include We I I Co ver A ny A ppl lan ce e Backed by GE P All brands covered Anywhere Anytime e Unlimited service calls e All parts and labor costs included e No out of pocket expenses e No hidden deductibles e One 800 number to call You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more any brand Plus there s no extra charge for emergency service a
6. has cooled below 150 F suoyonysuy ajes suononysuy Gunesadg D D S RQ 9 I 6uiuea sdij Gunooysasqnosy pioddns sauinsuoy E R Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning D Q S Consumer Support Using the surface elements Fault Code F and a number in the display If an error occurs in the control operation a fault code will flash F with a number in the display and the control will produce an audible sound To correct 7 Touch the CONTROL LOCK pad to reset the control 2 Attempt to set the control to the desired cooking setting 3 If the fault code is not cleared allow the cooktop to cool completely After cooling touch the CONTROL LOCK pad again to reset the control Again attempt to set the control to the desired cooking setting If the fault code is still not cleared turn off the cooktop power at the circuit breaker or fuse box for one minute If the fault code reappears call for service CONTROL LOCK TIMER How to Lock the Cooktop IMPORTANT As a convenience you can lock the entire cooktop at any time when it is not in use or before cleaning Locking the cooktop will prevent surface elements from being turned on accidentally To lock the cooktop Touch and hold the CONTROL LOCK pad for 3 seconds A two beep signal will sound the word LOCK
7. scratches Remove any residue immediately after use Do not let a pot boil dry Overheated metal can bond to the glass cooktop and leave a permanent stain if it is not removed immediately For Best Results Place only dry pans on the surface elements Do not place lids on the surface elements particularly wet lids Do not use woks that have support rings This type of wok will not heat on glass surface elements Use only a flat bottomed wok available from many popular cookware manufacturers The bottom of the wok should have the same diameter as the surface element to insure proper contact Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron 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 Glass Ceramic Stoneware not recommended Poor performance May scratch the surface NOTE Use pans that match the diameter of the surface element Cooking performance will not be as good if the cookware is either smaller or larger than the surface element Some special cooking procedures require specific cookware such as pressure cookers deep fat fryers etc All cookware must have flat bottoms that match the size of the surface elements www GEAppliances com A Observe the Following Points in Canning
8. Electronic Touch Control Cooktop www GEAppliances com Safety Instructions 2 4 Operating Instructions Cookware Tips 10 11 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 Warmer Surface Element 7 Care and Cleaning Control Lock Pad 13 Glass Cooktop 13 14 Packaging Tape 12 Troubleshooting Tips 15 16 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Product Registration 17 18 Warranty 000 19 Write the model and serial numbers here Model Serial You can find them on a label under the cooktop 49 80278 Owner s Manual JP950 JP980 12 04 JR Operating Instructions FRI GVALS ei Care and Cleaning D Q S Consumer Support IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING Vly s oa 2 oN A WARNING 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 S SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including s VN the following Use this appliance only for its intended us
9. Soups liquid W3 HIGH The chart above shows initial suggested settings only The temperature type and amount of food and the time held will affect the quality of the food www GEAppliances com To turn off a single surface element touch the ON OFF pad again 3 Touch the SIZE SELECT pad once to turn on the large surface element Touch the pad again to turn on the small surface element When the indicator light next to the SIZE SELECT pad is on the large surface element is on When it is off the small surface element is on To turn the dual surface element off touch the ON OFF pad CAUTION Do not warm food on the WARMER for more than two hours Do not use plastic wrap to cover food Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to remove Use only cookware recommended for top of range cooking The WARMER will keep hot cooked food at serving temperature Always start with hot food Do not use to heat cold food Placing uncooked or cold food on surface warmer could result in foodborne illness For best results all food on the WARMER should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil When warming pastries or breads the cover should be vented to allow moisture to escape Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the WARMER as cookware and plates will be hot A hot surface indicator light will glow when the glass surface is hot and will remain on until the surface
10. URFACE ELEMENTS Use care when touching the cooktop The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the lt 7 controls have been turned off Avoid scratching the glass cooktop The cooktop can be scratched with items such as sharp instruments 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 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 Do not operate the glass surface elements 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 Spilled or burnt on foods may cause accidental activation or deactivation of the keypad Clean the keypad thoroughly and controls will resume normal operation To prevent accidental activation of the cooktop do not place any objects on or near the keypad Clean the cooktop with caution Always lock the control panel using the control lock feature and wait until the entire glass surface is cool before attempting to clean the cooktop See the Locking the Cooktop section
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12. aning the glass cooktop section Hot surface on a model with a light colored glass cooktop Hot cooktop came into contact with plastic placed on the hot cooktop Hot sugar mixture spilled on the cooktop Improper cookware being used Keypad is dirty e This is normal The surface may appear discolored when it is hot This is temporary and will disappear as the glass cools e See the Glass surface potential for permanent damage section in the Cleaning the glass cooktop section e Call a qualified technician for replacement e Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling See the Radiant surface elements section e Clean the keypad A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Improper cookware being used e Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker e Use a flat metallic pan that is 4 0 or larger Pan is improperly placed e Make sure the pan is centered on the corresponding surface element Cooktop control improperly set e Check to see that the control is set properly 15 suoyonysuy ajes suon nnsuj Guyesadg D D S RQ 9 I 6uiuea sdij Gurooysajqnosy pioddns sauinsuoy Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning N D Q PA E Consumer Support Before you call for service Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the charts on the following vr first and you may not need to
13. e as described in this manual Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your cooktop unless it is specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Before performing any service disconnect the cooktop power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with 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 CA U TI ON 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 They may become
14. e use within the USA In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General sdij bunooysajqnoij Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 pioddngs 1 umsuo9 19 Consumer Support GE Appliances Website www GEAppliances com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day any day of the year For greater convenience and faster service you can now download Owner s Manuals order parts catalogs or even schedule service on line You can also Ask Our Team of Experts your questions and so much more Schedule Service www GEAppliances com Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door Get on line and schedule your service at your convenience 24 hours any day of the year Or call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 during normal business hours Real Life Design Studio www GEAppliances com GE supports the Universal Design concept products services and environments that can be used by people of all ages sizes and capabilities We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical
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16. ement pressure must be maintained for the Pas use smaller diameter pots for required time d good canning results After you have adjusted the controls z Z Hlatbottonred Sanne must b it is very important to make sure the 5 prescribed boil or pressure levels are maintained for the required time used Do not use canners with flanged or rippled bottoms often f found in enamelware because Since you must make sure to they don t make enough contact process the canning jars for the _ Seah ha rice Alona cess aicl prescribed time with no interruption z in processing time do not can on any take a long time to boil water cooktop surface element if your canner is not flat 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 brand and the United States Department of Agriculture Extension Service amp gt amp sdij Gurooysajqnosy pioddns sauinsuoy 11 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning D Q S Consumer Support 12 Care and cleaning of the cooktop Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape Carefully grasp a corner of the protective NOTE The adh
17. erials or workmanship During this From the date of the full one year warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor and in home service to original purchase replace the defective part Five Years A replacement glass cooktop if it should crack due to thermal shock discolor or From the date of the if the pattern wears off original purchase A replacement radiant surface element if it should burn out During this limited additional four year warranty you will be responsible for any labor or in home service suononysuy Guyesadg What GE Will Not Cover Service trips to your home to teach you how to use Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit the product breakers gt Improper installation delivery or maintenance Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods a Failure of the product if it is abused misused or or acts of Cod 2 used for other than the intended purpose or used Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible Q commercially defects with this appliance Q Damage to the glass cooktop caused by use of Damage caused after delivery cleaners other than the recommended cleaning creams and pads amp gt amp Damage to the glass cooktop caused by hardened spills of sugary materials or melted plastic that are not cleaned according to the directions in the Owner s Manual This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for hom
18. esive must be removed from all shipping film with your fingers and slowly parts before using the cooktop It cannot be peel it from the appliance surface Do removed if it is baked on 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 Cleaning the glass cooktop CONTROL LOCK BRYTE Clean your cooktop after each spill Use CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner Use a CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops The CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Scraper and all recommended supplies 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 Control Lock Pad As a convenience you can lock the entire cooktop at any time when it is not in use or before cleaning Locking the cooktop will prevent surface elements from being turned on accidently Normal Daily Use Cleaning ONLY use CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the glass cooktop Other creams may not be as effective To maintain and protect the surface of your glass cooktop follow these steps Before using the cooktop for the first time clea
19. for details If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface element 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 element areas until they have cooled and the indicator light has gone off Sugar spills are the exception to this Please see the Cleaning the glass cooktop 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 Large scratches or impacts to cooktops can lead to broken or shattered glass 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 Vi XN SDAD READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY 6 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Consumer Support Features of your cooktop www GEAppliances com Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 0 9 Feature Index Features and appearances may vary Single Surface Element Warmer Surface Element Dual
20. fore heating again or the discoloration may be permanent WARNING Carefully check the bottom of pans for roughness that would scratch the cooktop Glass surface potential for permanent damage 3 Any remaining spillover should be left until the surface of the cooktop has cooled 4 Don t use the surface elements again until all of the residue has Our testing shows that if Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic palate ira Turn off all surface elements fudge and have a spillover Remove Bot pans it can cause permanent Z Wearing an oven mitt damage to the glass surface a Use a single edge razor blade unless the spillover is scraper CERAMA BRYTE immediately removed Ceramic Cooktop Scraper to move the spill to a cool area on the cooktop b Remove the spill with paper towels To Order Parts To order CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and the cooktop scraper please call our toll free number National Parts Center 800 626 2002 CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner WX10X300 CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Scraper WX10X0302 KE bos its eck ce ers ee bes WB64X5027 Kit includes cream and cooktop scraper CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pads for Ceramic Cooktops WX10X350 14 been completely removed NOTE If pitting or indentation in the glass surface has already occurred the cooktop glass will have to be re
21. hot and could cause burns Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot surface 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 elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth Such cloths can catch fire on a hot surface element Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Turn the controls off Smother a flaming pan on a surface element by covering the pan completely with a 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 When preparing flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on 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 Do not touch glass ceramic surface elements while cooking This surface may be hot enough to burn even though it may appear dark in color During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact the cooki
22. ion feature active see Dual Surface Element section www GEAppliances com and the Control Lock light will turn on indicating that the cooktop is locked If the cooktop is locked while the surface elements or timer are in use they will automatically turn off To unlock Touch and hold the CONTROL LOCK pad again for 3 seconds A two beep signal will sound and the Control Lock light will go out indicating that the cooktop is unlocked After you have chosen your desired time the timer will automatically start to count down from the hours minutes that you have selected After the timer counts down to the last minute it will count down in seconds until 00 00 After the time has run out the control will beep twice every five seconds until the timer is turned off Touch the ON OFF pad to turn the timer off detection is on and if the light is off pan detection is off When the pan detection feature is disabled the pan sizing feature is also disabled NOTES For this feature to work properly the pan diameter must be greater than 4 0 inches and centered on the surface element This feature may not operate properly with rounded curved or warped pan bottoms see the Types of Cookware section This feature will not work with glass ceramic stoneware cookware see the Types of Cookware section To turn off this feature and the pan detection feature Touch the PAN pad The light next to the pad will go ou
23. n it with CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner This helps protect the top and makes cleanup easier Daily use of CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner will help keep the cooktop looking new Burned On Residue WARNING DAMAGE to your glass surface may occur if you use scrub pads other than the pad included with your cooktop 7 Allow the cooktop to cool Z Spread a few drops of CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the entire burned residue area 3 Using the included CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops rub the residue area applying pressure as needed Heavy Burned On Residue 7 Allow the cooktop to cool Z Use a single edge razor blade scraper at approximately a 45 angle against the glass surface and scrape the soil It will be necessary to apply pressure to the razor scraper in order to remove the residue 3 After scraping with the razor scraper spread a few drops of CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the entire www GEAppliances com Begin by locking the cooktop see the Locking the Cooktop section Use the same cleaning methods as those described for the glass ceramic top Shake the cleaning cream well Apply a few drops of CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner directly to the cooktop 4 Use a paper towel or CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops to clean the entire cooktop surface 5
24. nd low monthly financing is available Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered You can rest easy knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U S toll free at 800 626 2224 for more information All brands covered up to 20 years old in the continental U S Please place in envelope and mail to General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P O Box 32150 Louisville KY 40232 2150 17 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us We are proud to have you as a customer Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification Model Number After mailing the registration below store this document in a safe place It contains information you will need should you require service Our service number is 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Read your Owner s Manual carefully It will help you operate your new appliance properly Serial Number Important If you did not get a registration card with your product detach and return the form below to First Name Street Address Apt City Date
25. ng surface Note the hot indicator lights and allow sufficient time for cooling first Hot surfaces may include both 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 elements Always turn off the surface element control before removing the cookware Use proper pan size select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface element heating element The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of cookware to surface element will also improve efficiency Never leave surface elements unattended at high heat settings Boilovers may cause smoking and greasy spillovers may ignite Glass and ceramic cookware is not recommended for use with your radiant ceramic glass cooktop 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 Avoid placing any objects on or near the keypads in order to prevent accidental activation of the cooktop controls Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying Filling the pan too full of fat can cause
26. o turn on a single surface element 7 Touch the ON OFF pad then touch the pad Use the pad to choose the desired power setting The control will beep each time a pad is touched Dual Surface Element The dual surface element has a pan sizing sensor which will automatically set the small or large surface element to match the size of your pan see the Using Pan Sizing section To override the automatic pan sizing sensor and select the small or large surface element 7 Touch the dual surface element ON OFF pad 2 Use the pad to set the desired power setting Warmer Surface Element To turn on the warmer surface element 7 Touch the ON OFF pad then touch the WARMER pad The surface element will turn on to warmer power setting W1 low 2 Use the pad to choose additional settings of W2 medium and W3 high To turn off the warmer power settings touch the ON OFF pad To change from the warmer settings to regular cooking settings press the WARMER pad The surface element will be on power setting L low The surface element may then be set to the desired setting using the pads To turn off the surface element touch the ON OFF pad again Food Type Control Setting Breads Pastries w1 LOW Sauces W2 Medium Soups cream W2 Medium Stews W2 Medium Vegetables W2 Medium Hot Beverages W3 HIGH
27. placed In this case service will be necessary Before you call for service 9 Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the charts on the following www GEAppliances com pages first and you may not need to call for service Problem Surface elements will not maintain a rolling boil or cooking is slow Surface elements do not work properly Scratches on cooktop glass surface Areas of discoloration on the cooktop Plastic melted to the surface Pitting or indentation of the cooktop Frequent cycling off and on of surface elements Unresponsive keypad Pan detection sizing not working properly Possible Causes Improper cookware being used Cooktop controls improperly set Incorrect cleaning methods being used What To Do e Use pans which are absolutely flat and match the diameter of the surface element selected e Check to see the correct control is set for the surface element you are using e Use recommended cleaning procedures See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section Cookware with rough bottoms being used or coarse particles salt or sand were between the cookware and the surface of the cooktop Cookware has been slid across the cooktop surface Food spillovers not cleaned before next use e To avoid scratches use the recommended cleaning procedures Make sure bottoms of cookware are clean before use and use cookware with smooth bottoms e See the Cle
28. rface element has a temperature limiter which protects the glass cooktop from getting too hot 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 It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or surface on the glass cooktop when the surface is cool Never place cookware on the control area Even after the surface elements are turned off the glass cooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking To avoid overcooking remove pans from the surface elements when the food is cooked Avoid placing utensils that could become hot or plastics that could melt on the surface element 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 NOTE This cooktop has a rapid heat up feature If the cooktop is cool when turned on it will glow red for a short period of time until the desired power setting is reached If the cooktop is already warm the rapid heat up feature may not activate D o SIZE SELECT Or G WARMER Single Surface Element T
29. spillovers when food is added www GEAppliances com 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 hood and grease filters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any 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 Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room suoyonysuy ajes suononysuy Guyesadg D D S RQ 9 I 6uiuea sdij Gurooysajqnosy pioddns sauinsuoy Operating Instructions FRI GVALR eS Care and Cleaning D Q S IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING RADIANT S
30. t indicating that pan features are turned off NOTE The pan must be centered over the surface element for this feature to work properly suoyonysuy ajes suononysuy Gunesadg D D S RQ 9 I 6uiuea sdij Gurooysajqnosy pioddns sauinsuoy Safety Instructions im Check pans for flat bottoms by using a straight edge X X x Pans with rounded curved ridged or warped bottoms are not recommended Pan Detection Sizing may not work properly with these types of pans Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Do not place wet pans on the glass cooktop D S Do not use woks with support rings on the glass cooktop N77 Use flat bottomed woks on the glass cooktop Consumer Support 10 Selecting types of cookware The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops Pan Detection Sizing will work properly with these types of cookware X Pan Detection Sizing will not work with these types of pans Stainless Steel recommended Aluminum heavyweight recommended Good conductivity Aluminum residue sometimes appears 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 recommended Copper Bottoms 5 usable but not recommended Pans with copper bottoms may leave residue appearing as
31. ter the pan on the surface element you are using DRAGGING Do not slide cookware across the control or cooktop surface because it can scratch the glass The glass is scratch resistant not scratchproof About the radiant surface elements The radiant cooktop features heating elements beneath a smooth glass surface Cooktop temperatures increase with the number of surface elements that are on With 3 or 4 elements turned on cooktop temperatures are high Always use caution when touching it The indicator lights will come on next to the Warmer and Dual burners when activated Lights also activate for the Pan Detect and Control Lock features when they are turned on The indicator lights will go off when the surface element or feature is turned off The appropriate HOT SURFACE indicator light will glow when its corresponding radiant element is turned on and will remain on until the surface has cooled to approximately 150 F NOTE Hot surface indicator light will Come on when the surface element is turned on Stay on even after the element is turned off Glow brightly until the element has cooled below 150 F Radiant Surface Elements The controls for the radiant surface elements allow for 11 different heat settings Low 1 9 and High The heating element may not visibly glow at low heat settings The surface heating element will cycle on and off to maintain your selected control setting Each radiant su
32. will appear in the TIMER display How to Operate the Kitchen Timer NOTE The kitchen timer will NOT turn off the surface elements when the time reaches 00 00 To operate the kitchen timer use the pads below the TIMER display Touch the ON OFF pad and then touch the pad to choose the desired time setting If the pad is held for several seconds the timer will increase or decrease at a faster rate Using the Pan Detection Feature This feature automatically turns off a surface element after 60 seconds if a pan is absent from the surface element The power level display will flash until the surface element automatically turns off when the control detects the absence of a pan To activate and deactivate pan detection for all surface elements Touch the PAN pad At least one surface element must be on The display will flash PAN ON when the pan detection feature is on A signal will sound and a light next to the PAN pad will indicate whether the feature is active If the light is on pan Using Pan Sizing This feature is only used on the dual surface element when the pan detection feature is enabled When a small pan is placed on the surface element the small surface element will activate When a pan larger than 6 0 inches is placed on the surface element the large surface element will automatically activate This feature may be overridden for a single cooking session while leaving the pan detect
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