GE 30 in. JP326 Electric Cooktop
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1. Do not overfill cookware with fat that may spill over when adding food Frosty foods bubble vigorously 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 rotated without pushing it in An indicator light will glow when any surface unit is on Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking For best cooking results pans should be flat on the bottom Match the size of the saucepan to the size of the surface unit The pan should not extend over the edge of the surface unit more than 1 inch Placing the ring over the surface unit will cause a build up of heat that will damage the porcelain cooktop Do not try to use such woks without the ring You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over Watch food frying at high temperatures Keep cooktop and hood clean from grease Care and cleaning of the cooktop Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop Molded rib Spring clip f Clear groove 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 Glass Control Panel The glass control panel on your cooktop has been tempered to withstand sudden tempe2. Misuse could result in a shock fire hazard or damage to the cooktop N ao NAJ J Pk Read and follow this Safety Information carefully N SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Only certain types of glass glass ceramic earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for cooktop cooking others may break because of the sudden change in temperature Never clean the cooktop surface when it is hot Some cleaners produce noxious fumes and wet cloths could cause steam burns if used on a hot surface Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or medium high heat settings Foods for frying should be as dry as possible Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added Ifa 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 notstore 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 l
3. slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your cooktop properly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your cooktop You ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all IF YOU NEED SERVICE If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included in the back section of this manual Or you can always call the GE Answer Center at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week IM PORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING LAS Ys SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AWARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion electric shock or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following Use this appliance only for its intended use 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 referre
4. soft cloth Take care to dry the surface following the grain To help prevent finger marks after cleaning spread a thin film of baby oil on the surface or a chrome protectant may be used to help reduce spotting or fingerprinting Wipe away excess oil with a clean soft cloth seamen hoes suonpon ASU Sunesecdo sdi Suunoc seyKyn o L 95L oS eaning d j g Service Care and cleaning of the cooktop Surface unit Receptacle Drip pan Surface Units To clean the surface units turn the control to the highest setting fora minute The coils will burn off any soil To remove a surface unit To remove the drip pans for cleaning the surface units must be removed first Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above the drip pan and pull it out Do not lift the surface unit more than 1 inch Ifyou do it may not lie flat on the drip pan when you plug it back in Repeated lifting of the surface unit more than 1 inch above the drip pan can permanently damage the receptacle Drip Pans Remove the surface units Then lift out the drip pans For best results clean the drip pans by hand Place them in a covered container ora plastic bag with 1 4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil Then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad if necessary Rinse with clean water and polish with a clean soft cloth To replace a surface unit Replace the drip pan into the recess in the coo
5. unit is plugged completely into the receptacle The surface unit Check to see the correct control is set for the surface controls improperly set unit you are using The drip pans are not set With the controls off check to make sure the drip securely in the cooktop pan is in the recess in the cooktop and that the opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle A fuse in your home maybe Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker blown or the circuit breaker tripped 10 GE Built In Cooktop Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care technician For service call 800 GE CARES For The Period Of GE Will Replace At No Charge To You One Year Any partof the cooktop which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship From the date of the During this full one year warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor original purchase and in home service to replace the defective part 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 Improper installation Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods Failure of the product if itis abused misused or used Dear ot God for other than the intended purpose or used Incidental or consequential damage to personal commercially property caused by possible defects with this appliance This warranty
6. GE Appliances Built In Electric Cooktop Part No 164D3333P116 Pub No 49 8880 2 98 CG Safety Information Safety Precautions 3 5 Operating Instructions Using the Surface Units 6 Care and Cleaning con rol doo S d 7 SUTACOUONS s sas sw 8 Uji ln COOKIOD are a as 9 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call FOR Service a 10 Customer Service Warren ty ore ane 11 Service Telephone Numbers Back Cover Congratulations You Are Now Part of the GE Family Welcome to the GE family We re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service You ll see it in this easy to use Owner s Manual and you ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department Best of all you ll experience these values each time you use your cooktop That s important because your new cooktop will be part of your family for many years And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come We thank you for buying GE We appreciate your purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home GE amp You A Service Partnership NA gt IM PORTANT r Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is Q packed with this product FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here You can find them on a label on the wire cover under the cooktop Staple sales
7. d 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 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 Always keep combustible wall covering curtains or drapes a safe distance from your cooktop Always keep dish towels dish cloths pot holders and other linens a safe distance away from your cooktop Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and canned food a safe distance away from your cooktop Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot surface units and may cause severe burns Use only dry pot holde
8. iquids 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 N S Using the surface units Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model t Not over 1inch Use only flat bottomed woks How to Set Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want At both OFF and HI the control clicks into position You may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking indicating the control is keeping the power level you set Surface Cookware Tips Use medium or heavy weight cookware Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than other metals Cast iron and coated cast iron cookware are slow to absorb heat but generally cook evenly at low to medium heat settings Steel pans may cook unevenly if not combined with other metals Wok Cooking We recommend that you use only a flat bottomed wok They are available at your local retail store Do not use woks that have support rings Use of these types of woks with or without the ring in place can be dangerous Deep Fat Frying
9. is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home 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 Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 11 l Service Telephone Numbers 12 GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 The GE Answer Center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away Special Needs Service 800 626 2000 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 GE offers free of charge a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility Service Contracts 800 626 2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instr
10. ktop Make sure the opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle Insert the terminals of the surface unit through the opening in the drip pan and into the receptacle Guide the surface unit into place so it rests evenly Do not immerse the surface units in liquids of any kind Do not clean the surface units in a dishwasher Do not bend the surface unit plug terminals Do not attempt to clean adjust or in any way repair the plug in receptacle The drip pans may also be cleaned ina dishwasher Clean the area under the drip pans often Built up soil especially grease may catch fire Do not cover the drip pans with foil Using foil so close to the receptacle could cause shock fire or damage to the cooktop Porcelain Enamel Cooktop on some models The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if misused This finish is acid resistant However any acidic foods spilled such as fruit juices tomato or vinegar should not be permitted to remain on the finish If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right away W hen the surface has cooled wash with soap and water Rinse well For other spills such as fat spatterings wash with soap and water or cleansing powders after the surface has cooled Rinse well Polish with a dry cloth Be sure to secure the cooktop support rod in the cooktop strike catch Lift Up Cooktop Clean the area under the cook
11. or During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact the surface units or areas nearby the surface units allow sufficient time for cooling first Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop To minimize the possibility of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the cooktop without extending over any nearby surface units Always turn the surface unit control to off before removing the cookware To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric shock always be certain that the controls for all surface units are at off position and all coils are cool before attempting to lift or remove the unit Do not immerse or soak removable surface units Do not put them in a dishwasher Use proper pan size Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of cookware to burner will also improve efficiency Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire Be sure the drip pans are not covered and are in place Their absence during cooking could damage cooktop parts and wiring Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip pans
12. rature 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 Control Knobs The contro knobs may be removed for easier cleaning Before removing the knobs for cleaning please note that the knobs are in the OFF position When replacing the knobs check the OFF position to insure proper placement 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 all chrome trim It cannot be removed if it is baked on If the glass 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 is cool spray it with glass or window cleaner Avoid the use of cleaning powders or harsh abrasives that may scratch the surface The knob has a groove in each side The groove on one side has a spring clip The other groove is clear Check the inside of the knob and find the molded rib Wash knobs in soap and water but do not soak Avoid getting water down into the knob stem holes Replace the knob by fitting the molded rib inside the knob into the clear groove on the stem Brushed Chrome Cooktop on some models Clean the brushed chrome top with warm soapy water or Bon Ami brand cleanser Rinse and immediately dry it with a clean
13. rs moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let pot holders touch hot surface units Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth Such cloths can catch fire on a hot surface unit T L lt WHEN COOKING PORK oN 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 l 2N S IM PORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING WY A WARNING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For your safety never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Turn the controls off Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the pan completely with well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Use a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking soda or if available by using a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher When flaming foods are under the hood turn the fan off The fan if operating may spread the flames Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate on the cooktop Do not touch surface units These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in col
14. top often Built up soil especially grease may catch on fire To raise the cooktop Be sure all surface units are turned off before raising the cooktop To make cleaning easier the entire cooktop may be lifted It can be easily lifted by removing one of the surface units and grasping the opening of the cooktop Raise the support rod into place and hook it into the bracket on the underside of the cooktop to hold the cooktop while cleaning Be sure to secure the cooktop support rod in the cooktop strike catch Metal Parts Do not use steel wool abrasives ammonia or commercial oven cleaners To safely clean surfaces wash rinse and then dry with a soft cloth To lower the cooktop After cleaning under the cooktop with hot mild soapy water and a clean cloth lower the cooktop Be careful not to pinch your fingers Carefully replace the support rod and lower the cooktop Press into place Make sure the strikes fit in the catches to fasten the cooktop Replace the four drip pans surface units and control knobs seamen hoes suonpon ASU Sunesecdo sdy Sunooc se NAIL N S Before You Call For Service Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the charton this page first and you may not need to call for service Problem Possible Causes What To Do Surface units not The surface units are With the controls off check to make sure the surface functioning properly not plugged in solidly
15. uctions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Service Satisfaction Ifyou are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE First contact the people who serviced your appliance 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 Printed in LaFayette GA
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