GE JP330P User's Manual
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1. 8 minutes Regular Element Complete at Setting Sensi Temp Element 5 finish cooking LO allow about 5 to 10 minutes to melt HI cover bring water to a boil HI cook until just starting to sizzle HI melt fat then 4 5 to brown Add liquid HI melt fat then 4 5 to LO 2 cook until tender brown chicken cover HI heat oil 3 4 to HI maintain temperature HI preheat skillet then grease lightly HI bring liquid to steaming HI bring salted water to a boil in a covered utensil add pasta slowly so boiling does not stop LO 2 add cereal and finish timing according to package directions 5 6 finish cooking LO 2 simmer until tender covered 4 5 brown meat and cook to desired doneness LO 2 covered cook until fork tender Water should slowly boil For very large amounts MED heat may be needed 6 HI maintain a rolling boil cook until tender For large amounts HI maybe needed to keep water at rolling boil throughout entire cooking time HI heat until popcorn 2 3 finish popping starts to pop 2 3 heat milk Cover LO finish heating Bring to a boil at 250 Heat milk at 200 HI bring water to perk LO maintain gentle but steady perk Place coffee in basket and water in pot To perk set at 275 To keep hot set at 175 Preheat skillet 4 to 5 minutes at 350 450 add food Minimum allow about 5 to 10 min2. glass or window cleaner Avoid the use of cleaning powders or harsh abrasives that may scratch the surface Questions Use This Problem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLID DISK a Difficulty may be in the main distribution panel of your house caused by a blown ELEMENTS DO NOT circuit fuse a tripped circuit breaker the main fuse or the main circuit breaker A WORK PROPERLY depending on nature of the power supply If a circuit breaker is involved reset it If e the control box uses fuses the circuit fuse a cartridge type should be changed BUT pn ONLY BY SOMEONE FAMILIAR WITH ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS If after performing one of these procedures the fuse blows or circuit breaker trips again call for service z3 SOLID DISK e Some smoke and odor is normal when using solid disk elements for the first time and A ELEMENTS SMOKE also after using Collo Electrol cleaner D WHILE HEATING COOKTOP FEELS Because solid disk elements heat by conduction the cooktop may seem hotter E HOT than you are used to This is normal Make sure you use pans which fit properly fe on the element ELEMENTS WILL Use only pans with completely flat bottoms NOT MAINTAIN A ROLLING BOIL AND OR FRYING RATE IS NOT FAST ENOUGH Cf you need more help call toll free 3E Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service IIATON WIIGO LA IU I 13 Notes Well Be There With the purchase of your n
3. store The bottom of the wok should have the same diameter as the element to ensure proper contact Do not use woks that have support rings This type of wok will not heat on solid disk elements Q Why is the porcelain enamel finish on my cookware coming off A If you set your solid disk element on a heat setting higher than required for the cookware material and let the cookware sit too long the cookware s finish may smoke crack pop or burn depending on the pot or pan Also cooking small amounts of dry food may damage the cookware s finish 11 sdiq suruue JWoH Care and Cleaning Note Let cooktop parts cool before touching or handling Proper care and cleaning are important so your cooktop will give you efficient and satisfactory service Follow these directions carefully in caring for your cooktop to assure safe and proper maintenance Solid Disk Elements The solid disk elements are made of high strength cast iron alloy The surface has a heat resistant coating to preserve the surface of the element After the unit cools any boiled over material on the element should be removed as soon as possible with a slightly damp cloth The element should then be dried by turning it on for a few minutes After it cools wipe lightly with cooking oil Clean very dirty solid disk elements with a little cleaning powder such as Comet cleanser or with a scouring pad The matte black surface
4. 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 WRONG 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 cooktop is being operated on low power voltage canning may take longer than expected even though directions have been carefully followed The process time will be shortened by 1 using a pressure canner and 2 starting with HOT tap water for fastest heating of large quantities of water CAUTION Safe canning requires that harmful microorganisms are destroyed and that the jars are sealed completely When canning foods in a water bath canner a gentle but steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required time When canning foods in a pressure canner the pressure must be maintained continuously for the required time If a solid disk element is used for canning please note that solid disk elements heat up and cool down more slowly than other conventional elements Because of this difference 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 solid disk elements have temperature limiters that help prevent damage to the cooktop If the bottom of your canner is not flat t
5. unit by covering pan completely with well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking soda or if available a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher e Do not touch solid disk elements These surfaces may be hot enough to bum even though they are dark in color During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact solid disk elements or areas nearby solid disk elements allow sufficient time for cooling first Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop and areas facing the Cooktop When cooking pork follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170 E 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 Use proper pan size This appliance is equipped with one or more solid disk elements of different size Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the solid disk element The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the solid disk element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of cookware to burner will also improve efficiency Never leave solid disk elements unattended at high heat settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire Don t assume that you know h
6. GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE e Replacement of house fuses resetting of circuit breakers e Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 Part No 164 D2588P040 Pub No 49 8240 MNU 088 06 91 CG JP330P JP680i JP331 P JP681P JP332P JP333P
7. ONNECT THE COOKTOP POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER Do not leave children alone children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance Don t allow anyone to climb stand or hang on the cooktop CAUTION ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A COOKTOP CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE COOKTOP TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED e Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot solid disk elements and may cause severe bums Use only dry pot holders moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in bums from steam Do not let pot holders touch hot solid disk elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a pot holder For your safety never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Storage in or on appliance Flammable materials should not be stored on or near the solid disk elements Keep hood and grease filters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate on the cooktop Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on surface
8. Use and Care Guide Solid Disk Cooktop Contents Appliance Registration 2 Canning Tips 10 Care and Cleaning 12 Consumer Services 15 Controls 6 Cooking Guide 8 9 Cookware Tips 7 Energy Saving Tips 4 Features 5 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Problem Solver 13 Safety Instructions 3 4 Sensi Temp h Control 6 Warranty Back Cover GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Model No JP330P JP331P JP332P JP333P JP680P JP681P GE Appliances Help us help you Before using your cooktop read this book carefully It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new cooktop properly Keep it handy for answers to your questions If you don t understand something or need more help write include your phone number Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Write down the model and serial numbers You ll find them on a label on the underside of the counter unit These model and serial numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your cooktop Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your cooktop ee ee ea If you received a damaged cooktop Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the cooktop Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back o
9. anning pots should not extend more than 1 inch beyond the surface of a solid disk element and should have flat bottoms When canning pots do not meet this description the use of the HI heat setting causes excessive heat buildup and may result in damage to the cooktop See Home Canning Tips for further information To check how a pan will perform on a solid disk element 1 Put 1 inch of water into the pan 2 Bring water to a boil and observe the pattern of the bubbles as the water comes to a boil 3 A uniform pattern of bubbles across the bottom of the pan confirms a good heat transfer and a good pan 4 Bubbles localized in only a portion of the bottom indicate uneven contact of the pan to the element uneven heat transfer or an unsuitable pan lI sj0 1 U07 SAI WIVM YOO Cooking Guide Suggested Heat Settings See illustrations of control knobs in the Controls section of this book Food Beverages Cocoa Coffee Percolator type Breads French Toast Pancakes Grilled Sandwich Butter Cereals Cornmeal Grits Oatmeal Meat Fish Poultry Bacon Sausage Patties Swiss Steak Pot Roast braised Chicken fried Chicken Shrimp Deep fried Lamb Chops Hamburgers Link Sausage pan fried Thin Steaks Stewed Chicken Corned Beef Tongue etc Simmering Pastas Macaroni Noodles Spaghetti Popcorn a a Start at Setting 5 preheat skillet 4
10. can be maintained by treating it periodically with Cello Electrol polish which is available from ELCO Sales 2545 Palmer Avenue University Park IL 60466 Use the applicator to apply a very thin coating of the polish to the entire surface of the element Turn the element on high for several minutes to bake the polish onto the element When the element is cooled rub lightly with a cloth or paper towel to remove any excess polish Before next use burn off the element by means of a short preheating period A slight amount of smoke and odor will occur 12 Failure to maintain the solid disk elements as directed will result in defacing the surface over a long period of time primarily due to corrosion as the elements are made of cast iron construction Do not place covers over the solid disk elements An element turned on while the cover is in place can permanently damage the cooktop Covers can also trap moisture which may cause the elements to rust Glass Top The glass on your cooktop has been tempered to withstand sudden temperature changes during cooking Give it the normal care you would give any glass material While it is impact resistant avoid scratching it to prevent it from shattering If the glass around the solid disk elements is hot wipe up spills with a dry cloth or paper towel When the surface has cooled wash rinse and dry it Alternately when the glass top is cool spray it with
11. e Don t use pans with rounded bottoms They don t have enough contact with the solid disk element to cook properly gt e Use pans of the correct diameter only They should be slightly larger than the solid disk element so spillovers will flow onto the cooktop and not bake onto the element A damp cloth is sufficient to remove the spill Pans should not overhang more than 1 inch beyond the element e To optimize cooking time and energy usage you should use a pan that is sized correctly for the cooking process with a well fitted lid to avoid evaporation loss and cook with as little water or fat as possible If the pan is too small energy is wasted and spillage can flow onto the solid disk element ePlace only dry pans on the solid disk elements Do not place lids on the elements particularly wet lids e 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 element to ensure proper contact eDo not use woks that have support rings This type of wok will not heat on solid disk elements eSome 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 e Except in pressure cooking with water and water bath canning c
12. e the cooktop chassis The secret to keeping the cooktop comfortably cooler is to turn the cooktop on only after the cookware and its contents are placed on the element More heat will then be transferred to the cookware and the food rather than the cooktop The cooktop temperature will not cause damage to the cabinets countertops or cookware Q Why am I overcooking my food A The solid disk elements are very energy efficient and retain heat much longer than conventional coil elements Food will continue to cook three to five minutes after the controls are turned off We recommend that you begin cooking at lower settings than you have in the past and gradually increase or decrease heat as desired The energy savings are significant Q Why does it take a long time to cook my food A The extra time it takes to cook food on a solid disk element compared to a conventional coil element is measured in seconds not minutes These few seconds are due to the greater mass of the solid disk element If the food is cooking slowly it is because the cookware is warped or has an uneven bottom surface If flat bottomed cookware is used the cooking performance of solid disk elements will closely parallel that of conventional coil elements but with less energy consumption Q Can I use special cooking equipment like an oriental wok A We recommend that you use only a flat bottomed wok They are available at your local retail
13. ew GE appliance receive tine assurance that if you ever need information or assistance rom GE we ll be there All you have to do is call toll free In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 A GE Consumer Service professional will provide expert repair service scheduled at a time that s convenient for you Many GE Consumer Service company operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow or at your convenience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Satur days Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and out sO most repairs can be handled in just one visit AS BET AER AS IE Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Pur chase a GE contract while your war ranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home free of shipping charge The GE parts system provides access to over 47 000 parts and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet cover proce dures intended to be performed by ary u
14. f this book 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 book We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance 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 manual Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided installation instructions Don t attempt to repair or replace any part of your cooktop unless it is specifically recommended in this book All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Before performing any service DISC
15. ggested guidelines only You may vary them to suit your cooking habits and needs Home Canning Tips Canning should be done on cooktop only In surface cooking the use of cookware extending more than 1 inch beyond edge of cooking element s trim ring is not recommended However when canning with water bath or pressure canner larger diameter cookware may be used This is because boiling water temperatures even under pressure are not harmful to cooktop surfaces surrounding the cooking element 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 cooktop surfaces surrounding heating units 10 Observe Following Points in Canning 1 Be sure the canner fits over the center of the cooking element If your cooktop or its location does not allow the canner to be centered on the cooking element use smaller diameter canners 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 solid disk element and take too long to boil water RIGHT o 3 When canning use recipes and procedures from reputable sources Reliable recipes and procedures are available from
16. h year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge a replacement solid element surface heating unit if the element fails because of a manufacturing defect You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges This warranty does not cover Sensi Temp components wiring or switches e Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service e Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting facilities This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states Hawaii and Washington D C In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
17. he solid disk element can overheat triggering the temperature limiters to turn the unit off for a time This will stop the boil or reduce the pressure in the canner Since you must make sure to process the canning jars for the prescribed time with no interruption in processing time you cannot can on solid disk elements if your canner is not flat enough Questions and Answers May I can foods and preserves on my cooktop A Yes but only use cookware designed for canning purposes Check the manufacturer s instructions and recipes for preserving foods Be sure canner is flat bottomed and fits over the center of the solid disk element Since canning generates large amounts of steam be careful to avoid burns from steam or heat Q Why does the solid disk element smoke when I first turn it on A This initial smoking is both normal and necessary A rust preventative is applied to each element at the factory When the unit is turned on for the first time the coating will burn off the element areas This takes approximately five minutes and should be done without cookware on the element otherwise the coating will stick to the cookware Q Why is the cooktop hot to the touch A More heat is transferred to the cooktop by the solid disk elements than by conventional coil elements because the solid disk elements are clamped securely to the cooktop This of course eliminates spillovers from getting insid
18. increase with the number of elements that are on With 3 or 4 elements turned on surface temperatures are high so be careful when touching the cooktop Step 2 Turn the knob to desired heat setting Control must be pushed in to set only from OFF position When control is in any position other than OFF it maybe rotated without pushing in Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking An indicator light will glow when a surface unit is on Solid Disk Element Cookware Tips For cooking on solid disk elements the use of appropriate cookware is very important e Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than other metals eCast iron and coated cast iron containers are slow to absorb heat but generally cook evenly at LO or MED heat settings eGlass cookware should be used only as the manufacturer describes e Do not use a wire trivet or any other kind of heat retarding pad between the cookware and the element eGood pans have a thick flat bottom which absorbs the heat from the element The thick flat bottom provides good heat distribution from the element to the food This cooking process requires little water fat or electricity e Pans with thin uneven bottoms do not adequately utilize the heat coming from the element The food to be cooked may burn and require more time and electricity You would also have to add more fat or water Pans with uneven bottoms are not suitable
19. iquid LO simmer 2 3 cook 10 30 minutes depending on tenderness of vegetable HI cover bring salted water to a boil HI cover bring salted 2 3 cook according to time on package water and vegetables to a boil 2 3 cook until desired HI preheat skillet and oil or fat tenderness is reached HI heat oil 4 HI maintain temperature HI cover bring water to a boil 3 4 finish timing as directed on package 3 4 cook until desired d oneness is reached HI heat oil or melt butter add vegetables Sensi Temp Element Add rice to water cover cook on 200 according to package directions Minimum 150 allow about 10 to 15 minutes to melt through Place ingredients in pan and cook following package directions on 200 Heat water on 200 cook 22 to 24 minutes Melt butter on 275 then add eggs gt Heat water on 250 add eggs cook 3 to 5 gt minutes A Melt fat and cook on 200 ve Heat and simmer on 200 a a m Place fresh vegetables in pan with water cover and cook on 200 D Place frozen vegetables in pan with water cover and cook at 225 Preheat skillet and oil at 275 add food and cook until tender Heat oil and fry food at 425 475 use a candy thermometer to monitor temperature Bring water to boil and cook at 225 250 Heat oil or melt butter on 200 then cook vegetables to desired doneness NOTE Temperature and time are su
20. l of fat cart cause spillovers when food is added lf a combination of oils or fats wiii be used in frying stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly s Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats Use deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Energy Saving Tips e Use cookware of medium weight aluminum with tight fitting covers and flat bottoms which completely cover the heated portion of the solid disk element eCook fresh vegetables with a minimum amount of water in a covered pan e Watch foods when bringing them quickly to cooking temperatures at high heat When food reaches cooking temperature reduce heat immediately to lowest setting that will keep it cooking e Use residual heat whenever possible For example when cooking eggs in their shells bring water and eggs to boil then turn control knob to OFF position and cover cookware with lid to complete the cooking e Always turn solid disk element off before removing cookware e Use correct heat for cooking task see illustrations of control knobs on page 6 HI 7 for rapid boil if time allows do not use HI heat to start MEDIUM HI 5 6 for quick browning MED 4 for slow frying MEDIUM LO 2 3 to finish cooking most quantities simmer double boiler heat finish cooking and special for small quantities LO 1 to maintain
21. n the element off sooner and take advantage of the residual heat The amount of residual heat depends on the quantity and type of food the material and thickness of the pan and the setting used for cooking 1 Indicator lights for solid disk elements 2 Controls for solid disk elements some models have Sensi Temp control s see next page 3 Solid disk elements 4 Sensi Temp solid disk element on models so equipped 5 Tempered glass top e The red dots in the center of the solid disk elements are built in temperature limiters that automatically reduce the heat if a pan boils dry if the element is turned on without a pan or if the pan is not making enough contact with the surface of the element The red dots will wear off with use without affecting the performance of the elements e There is retained heat in the element On boilovers wait for element to cool before cleaning element area e Solid disk element cooking takes you a step closer to easier cleanup because the cooking surface is sealed against spills and there are no drip pans or burner box to clean e You must use proper flat bottomed cookware not cookware that is warped convex or concave Improper cookware will cause unsatisfactory cooking results suonon Aysuy Ajayes sdr g sutaeg AS10uy s 1n e3 y dozyoop sjUDUIITA ASIC PHOS Controls Infinite Heat Controls Sensi Temp Control How to Set the Co
22. ntrols Guide for Using Heats HI 7 Bring water to boil MEDIUM HI 5 6 Fast fry pan broil maintain fast boil on large amount of food MED 4 Saute and brown maintain slow boil on large amount of food MEDIUM LO 2 3 Cook after starting at HI cook with little water in covered pan LO l Steam rice cereal maintain serving temperature of most foods NOTE 1 At HI 7 or MEDIUM HI 5 6 never leave food unattended Boilovers cause smoking greasy spillovers may catch fire 2 At LO 1 or MEDIUM LO 2 3 melt chocolate butter on small element This control allows you to pre select the heat setting To turn the element ON push in and turn the knob counterclockwise You will feel a click at the OFF position The automatic element senses the temperature of the pan and regulates it according to the setting selected When turned on the Sensi Temp element always begins with full power no matter where the knob is set When the temperature corresponding to that setting has been reached the element cycles OFF and ON to maintain the selected setting Even when the dial is set at minimum the element begins on full power until the selected heat setting is reached The Sensi Temp element will not burn food when the correct setting is selected Food may dehydrate if left on but the heat sensing device will not let the food or pan overheat beyond the setting Cooktop temperatures
23. ow to operate all parts of the cooktop Some features may work differently from those on your previous cooktop Clean cooktop with caution If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid steam burn Some cleansers can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface Only certain types of glass glass ceramic earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for cooktop service others may break because of the sudden change in temperature See Cookware Tips on page 7 for suggestions suo onaAysuy Ajayes juej10duly continued e To minimize the possibility of buras ignition of flammable materials and spillage the handle of cookware should be turned toward the center of the cooktop without extending over nearby solid disk elements Always turn control knob to OFF before removing cookware Watch foods being fried at HI or MEDIUM HI heat settings Use of decorative metal covers on solid disk elements is not recommended If a covered element is turned on element burnout could result 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 sides of pan INSTRUCTIONS e Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying Filling the part too ful
24. ser Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified ser vice personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Whatever your question about any G major appliance GE Answer Center information service is available to help Your call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Y ADUITISUU SUJIAM For Customers With Special Needs 800 6262000 Upon request GE will provide Braill controls for a variety of GE appliance and a brochure to assist in planning barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these iten free of charge call 800 626 2000 Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request information or service 2 YOUR GE COOKTOP WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period WHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the cooktop that fails because of a manufacturing defect LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOUR YEAR WARRANTY For the second through fift
25. serving temperature of most foods e When boiling water for tea or coffee heat only amount needed It is not economical to boil a container full of water for only one or two cups e Have pan on the element ready to cook before the heat is turned on ae Oe a a a CE Cooktop Features Solid Disk Elements Before Using Your Solid Disk Elements for the First Time The top working surfaces of the new solid disk elements have a protective coating that must be hardened before using the elements for the first time To harden this coating the solid disk elements should be heated at HI heat setting for 3 to 5 minutes without cookware on the element There will be some smoke and odor this is normal THE SOLID DISK ELEMENT PROTECTIVE COATING MUST BE HARDENED TO HELP PROTECT THE ELEMENT OVER ITS LIFE General Information About Solid Disk Elements Using a solid disk element cooktop is quite similar to using an electric coil with which you probably are familiar With both types of surface units you will enjoy the cleanliness of electricity and the benefits of retained heat in the elements However there are differences e Solid disk elements do NOT glow red even at high heat settings e Solid disk elements reach temperature a little slower and hold heat longer than conventional elements Solid disk elements have very even heat distribution Since solid disk elements hold heat longer you may wish to tur
26. utes to melt Bring water to a boil at 225 add cereal and time according to package directions Cook on 350 425 Brown meat on 350 then switch to 175 to 200 simmer until tender Brown chicken on 400 switch to 200 to finish cooking 425 475 to heat and maintain temperature Preheat skillet and cook on 300 400 Preheat skillet and cook on 425 475 475 bring a large amount of water to boil then switch to 200 350 to simmer 475 bring a large amount of water to boil add pasta and cook on 350 300 Place oil and popcorn in pan cover and cook until it stops popping Suggested Heat Settings Food Rice Chocolate Desserts Candy Pudding and Pie Filling Eggs Cooked in Shell Fried Scrambled Poached Sauces Soup Stews Vegetables Fresh Frozen Fried Deep Fat Frying h Pouch Saute Regular Element Start at Setting Complete at Setting HI cover bring water to a boil LO 2 cover finish timing according to package directions LO 2 allow about 10 to 15 minutes to melt through stir to smooth 2 3 cook according to package directions HI bring water to a boil add eggs OFF time accordingly for soft cooked 3 to 4 minutes or hard cooked 15 to 20 minutes HI melt butter add eggs LO stirring to desired doneness HI bring water to boil add LO finish cooking eggs HI melt fat 2 3 finish cooking HI heat up l
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