GE JP387 User Manual

“Select-Top^ffBuilt-in Modular Downdraft Cooktop

Problem Solver.......................40, 41

More questions

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GE Answer

800.626.2000

Operating

Coil

Unit Module

O, 11

Installation

Instructions

Controls

33-39

Cooktop Comparison ....................................8

CooktopVentSystem................................26

Features . . .

Griddle Accessory ...............................22-24

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Consumer Services ..................43

Griddle Cooking Guide

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Phone Numbers .......................43

Grill Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-21

Model and Serial

Grill Cooking

Cover

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Optional

16-18

2-15

Radiant Module

Solid Disk

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Models: JP383

JP384

JP387

JP388

JP389

Care and

JP385

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Unit Module

JP386

Control Panel and

Grease Collector Jar

Griddle

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Grill Cover

Grill

Radiant Module

Solid Disk Module

Vent System

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YOU...

If you received a damaged

Before using your cooktop,

read this guide carefully.

contact the

(or builder) that sold

you the cooktop.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your

new cooktop properly.

Save time and money.

Before you request service...

See the Problem Solver in the back of this guide.

It lists causes of minor operating problems that you

can correct yourself.

Keep it

for answers to your questions.

If you don’t

something or need more help,

write (include your phone number):

Consumer

GE Appliances

Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

Write

the model

and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a nameplate underneath the

cooktop on the right side of the bottom chamber.

These model and serial numbers are also on the

Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that

came with your

Before sending in this car&

please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service

your cooktop.

YOU

if you are still not pleased, write all the

details-including your phone number—to:

To obtain service, see the

in the back of this guide.

page

Manager, Consumer Relations

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.

GE Appliances

Park

Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is stall not

write:

FIRST, contact the people who

your

appliance.

most

why you are not

this will solve the problem.

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel

20 North

Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

selection of

are available for

modules can be interchanged

Each module has an

See each module section for specific instructions

the cooktop.

for installing and removing that

and

To purchase, contact your nearest GE Appliances

dealer or service center. If you need assistance in

finding your nearest GE dealer, contact the GE

Answer Center” at 800.626.2000.

plug which fits into a

the center of the

outside

of the cooktop. Some are

inserted and removed

than others. If your

cooktop is connected to 208 volts, you will notice

some increase in cooking times.

Model numbers are listed below.

Modules and Accessories

Coil Surface Unit

Module

Chrome

Black Porcelain Enamel

White

This

Enamel

With this

you

char-broil meat indoors

has one 6“ and one 8“

surface

year long. Fat drains away and collects in

unit. The surface units and drip pans are removable

for cleaning.

grease jar.

front and back sections

heating element is divided so the

be controlled separately.

Solid Disk

Chrome

Chrome-

208V

Accessory

—

Black

Enamel

You must have the

accessory.

to use the griddle

Porcelain Enamel

Porcelain

The

sits

over the grill heating element

Porcelain

and reflector pan. It has two drain holes so fat and

meat drippings can drain into the grease jar. The front

This module has one 6“ and one 8“ solid disk surface

unit. The surface units are made of cast iron and are

sealed to the cooktop. Each surface unit has a built-in

protector that keeps it from getting too hot. It will

decrease the temperature of the surface

unit the case of over-heating or excessively high

temperatures.

and back of

are controlled separately.

modules and

are not to be used with these

Cover

Radiant Module

Radiant

–208V

Radiant

–208V

cover fits over the

Steel

Steel Trim

Black

and Black Trim

and White Trim

This module has one 5“ and one 7“ heating coil

beneath a smooth The surface

—

units are shown by the outlines on the glass. This

module provides fast heat, energy efficient operation

and is easy to clean.

the

combustible

including the ,

for its

other flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of this or other appliance.

use

in this use and care

* Do

use

Turn&e surface units off.

●Be sure your

and

the flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the

by a qualified technician in accordance

with the provided initiation instructions.

pan completely with a

sheet or flat tray. Use a dry

fire extinguisher.

or foam type

Do not assume that you know how to

of the

differently

Some features may work

Earning grease outside a pan can be put out by

those on your previous cooktop.

covering with baking soda or,

using a dry

extinguisher.

●

attempt to repair or

your is

recommended in this guide.

be referred

any part

or foam type

other servicing

technician.

show you the location of the

&Mark it for easy reference.

●

Do not heat unopened food

Pressure

burst

and the container could

● Have the

an injury.

circuit

Do not touch the

units. These surfaces

may be hot enough to burn even though they are

dark in

During and after use,

or let clothing or other flammable materials

contact

units or areas

time for

surface

first.

unattended

in operation.

hot

removable

the cooktop.

include the cooktop,

ties and areas facing

the

units

seriously

anyone to

They

Do not

the

stand or hang

●

follow the directions

and always cook the meat to an internal

temperature of at least

This assures

NOT BE

in the

that trichina maybe

present the

and the meat

be safe eat.

●

Use proper pan

cookware having

wear

us@ the

or hanging garments

flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit

when reaching

heating

The use of

cookware

for items stored over the cooktop.

expose a portion of the surface unit direct

contact and may result in ignition of clothing.

Proper relationship of cookware the surface

material

hot

ignited if brought contact with

and may cause severe bums.

unit

● Never leave the surface units unattended

high heat settings. cause smoking and

greasy that may catch on

sure the drip pans (on

improve efficiency.

●Use

dry pot

or damp pot

burns from

holders on hot surfaces

steam. Do

let potholders touch hot

units. Do not use a towel or other

cloths in

place

. For your

warming or heating the room.

●Keep the vent and the

to maintain good venting and to

grease or other

accumulate or the

holder.

●

never use your

for

are not covered

during cooking

wiring.

are

Their absence

damage cooktop parts and

clean

fires.

. Do not use aluminum

the

tubs,

or griddle. Misuse

in a

cooktop.

fire

or damage

,,,

“*Never use

cooktop surface as cutting

other- containers are

service; others break.

sudden change in temperature.

●Do

on top of the

cooktop

when

in use

the@ grate and the

over

accessory,

heating element.

● Be

stirring

when it is in use. They

when

other

cooktop surface

hot and

●

the

and

ignition

the

on the

cookware

(on radiant modules

of the cooktop without extending over the

●To avoid

burn or electric

u n it s.

always be certain that

controls for

● Keep

tub, the reflector

the@ grate

the

surface units are at the off position and

surface

and the grease

jar

units are cool before attempting to remove a

drain hole in tub is

a fire

surface unit or a

occur.

the grease jars frequently.

●

the kitchen

using

● Do not immerse or soak the removable

Do not

the

or the @heating element

not put them a dishwasher.

disk

the grease

jar with a

break when hot

into it. Replace with any wide mouth

the radiant

mayonnaise jar which

grease

●

turn

surface

off before’

canning jar.

foods being fried at

heat

●

cooktop

when is

fumes and wet cloths

on a hot

Some cleaners produce

steam

●Foods

Frost

on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause

possible

hot fat to bubble up

Use fat for-effective

the pan too

when food is added.

. If a combination of or

melt slowly.

heat fat

over

the pan,

apply

Top

●

or deep-tit

surface when it is ‘hot

radiant

fat

cause

●

use a damp cloth or paper

residue

be used

to remove

(on radiant

stir together before heating, or as fats

. Read and

Cook Top Cleaning

and

and watch as it heats.

radiant

● ’Never try to move a pan

deep the fat is cool.

fat_

Wait

thermometer whenever possible

prevent overheating fat beyond

-when

the cooktop.

● Use a deep

The

heat after the

surface of the cooktop

have

turned off

To control

turndown the heat setting

low rather than off. This keeps the downdraft vent

on. @turn the vent blower to then turn

●

operate the radiant

is broken. or cleaning solution

penetrate a broken cooktop and create a risk

units if the

the @off. Use along-handed

remove the food from the

steps

technician

control the

does

sheet or the

until

goes

immediately

glass cooktop become

the entire

with a cookie

broken

a large roasting pan. Use a pot

—

●

Avoid scratching

cooktop

to remove this later because it

The cooktop can be scratched with sharp

●

instruments, rings or other

on clothing (on radiant

and rivets

● Do not stand on the

cooktop.

Models:

JP383

JP384

JP385

Disk Module

3,5,8,

12-15,

25,31

2 Radiant Surface Unit Module

3,5,8,

1618,32

3 Griddle Plate Accessory

3,4,

Use with the

Module heating element and reflector pan. 22-24,

Grate

Part of the Grill Module. Use with the heating element

and the reflector pan.

Heating Element

Part of the Grill

or plate accessory and the reflector pan.

Use with the

grate

6 Reflector Pan

Part of the Grill

4,28

5,18,

cleaned when modules are removed.

8 Grease Collector System

Uses wide-mouth

9 Control

canning jars to collect grease.

22,27

—

9,19,

23,27

Push in and turn to set

units from LO to HI.

10 Indicator Light

Lights when any unit of the

is turned on.

11 Vent Control

26,27

Turn onto

odors, smoke or heat during cooking.

comes on when the grill heating

The blower

unit is turned on.

12 Vent System

5,9,

19,23,

26,28

The blower vents smoke down and out of the kitchen

and house. The vent

is located under the vent

and

be cleaned often.

4,30

13 Drip pans

Surface Units

May be removed to clean the drip pans. Do not submerge

in water.

3,4,8,

10,11,

28,30

Cover

3,29

16 Coil Surface Unit

3,4,8,

10,11

25,30

HOW DOES

COOKTOP

OLD

Your new modular cooktop may have several types of

following chart

help you to understand the

rooking

units. You

some

differences among the various cooking surface units

and how they differ from others you may have used

in the past.

when you use each one.

best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and

cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or

unit you are using.

Description

of Cooktop

How it Works

Heat travels to the glass

Electric roils

ceramic

Radiant

Ceramic)

Cooktop

and then to the

so pans must be flat on

the bottom for good rooking results.

cooking after it is turned off. Remove the pan from the

you want cooking to stop.

glass cooktop stays hot enough to

unit if

Induction

High frequency

induction coils

under a glass

Pans must be made of ferrous metals (metal that attracts a magnet). Heat is

produced by a magnetic circuit the and the pan. Heats up right away

and changes heat settings right away, like a gas cooktop. turning the control

off, the glass cooktop is hot from the heat of the pan, but rooking stops right away.

Flattened metal

tubing

Heats by

with the pan and by heating the air under the pan. For best

results, use good quality pans.

are more forgiving of

but does not change

resistance

warped pans than radiant or solid disks. Heats up

wire suspended

over a drip pan.

heat settings as

as gas or induction. Electric roils stay hot enough to

rooking for a short time after they are turned off.

Solid

iron

Solid Disk

Heats by

with the pan, so pans must be flat on the bottom for good –

disk sealed to the

cooktop

cooking results. Heats up and

disk stays hot enough to

down more slowly than electric

cooking after it is turned off. Remove the pan

from the solid disk if you want the cooking to stop.

Gas Burners

Regular or sealed

gas burners use

Flames heat the pans directly. Pan flatness is not critical to rooking results, but

pans should be well

Gas burners heat the pan right away and change

either

gas

heat settings right away. When you turn the control off, cooking stops right away.

or natural gas.

of the Modules

Some of the

must be cured or

not in the cooktop, modules and

preconditioned before using them for the first time.

accessories should be stored in a

be careful not to drop the

could be damaged.

dry place.

or they

Modules and accessories be cleaned after

each use.

clean. See each

longer a soil remains, the harder it is to

section in this guide for specific

Never immerse any module in water.

Using the

Unit Modules

You must consider heat up and cool down times for

the electric surface when determining

cooking times. Heat up and cool down times depend

on initial temperature settings, the type of cookware

used and the amount of food being cooked.

Start cooking at a higher setting to heat the

unit faster, then turn to a lower setting to finish

cooking. Remember, cooking continues after the

surface unit is turned off.

Surface

With Infinite Heat Controls

At both OFF and the control “clicks” into position. You may hear slight

“clicking” sounds during cooking,

at the heat level you set.

the control is keeping the unit

Switching heats to a higher setting always shows a quicker change than

switching to a lower setting.

How to Set the

Push the knob in

and turn in either

direction to the heat

setting desired.

Be sure you turn the control to OFF when you

finish cooking.

surface unit

light

glow when

ANY heat on any module surface unit is on.

Guide for Using Heat Settings

HI—Used to begin cooking or to

water

OFF

to a bed. Reduce heat setting after water boils.

Medium

halfway between HI and

MED.) Maintains a fast boil on large amounts of food.

‘

and brown; keeps food at a medium

boil or simmer.

Medium

between

LO.) Cook after starting at HI; cooks with

in covered pan.

and

water

for long, slow cooking (simmering)

and develop flavors. Use this setting

to melt butter and chocolate or to keep foods warm.

surface unit light may

between LO and OFF, but there is no power

to the units.

Do not be alarmed by the blower.

It will automatically come on when the

grill or

is used.

How to

the Module

1. Be sure the controls are turned

to OFF. To install the module,

position the plug to the outside

of the cooktop.

2. Slide the module toward the

in the side of the cooktop

until the plug is pushed the

way

the inside edge of the

module into the cooktop

it is flush with the cooking

surface.

How to Remove the Module

1. Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the

surface units are cool before attempting to remove

the module.

3. To unplug, hold the

by the front and back

edges and slide toward the center of the cooktop.

Lift out when unplugged.

2. Lift up the tab at the inside edge of the

until the base clears the opening at the side of

the cooktop.

4. If you are storing

store other

do not stack them or

on top of them. This could

damage the surface of the

Wrong

Right

Use medium- or heavy-weight

cookware conducts heat faster than other metals.

Cast-iron and

absorb

cast-iron cookware are slow to

at low to

but generally cook

medium heat settings. Steel pans may cook

if not combined with other

For best rooking

be flat on the

of the saucepan to the

unit. The pan should not over the

Not over 1 inch

Over 1 inch

bottom. Match the

the

edge of the surface unit more than 1 inch.

read and follow cookware manufacturer’s

instructions on

use.

DISK

How to Insert the Module

1. Be sure the controls are turned

2. Slide the module toward the

in the side of the cooktop

until the plug is pushed the

way in.

the

edge of the

To install the module,

into the cooktop until

position the plug to the outside

wall of the cooktop.

it is flush with the cooking

How to Remove the Module

1. Be sure the controls are turned to

and the solid

3. To unplug, hold the module by the front and back

edges and slide toward the center of the cooktop.

Lift out when unplugged.

disk surface units are cool before attempting to

remove the module.

2. Lift up the tab at the

edge of the

4. If you are storing

do not stack them or

the base clears the opening at the side of the cooktop.

store other materials on top of them. This could

damage the surface of the

Before Using Your Solid Disk Module for the First Time

The top working surface of solid disk surface units

have a protective coating which must be hardened

before using the surface units for the first time.

To harden this coating, the surface units should be

briefly heated without a pan for about 5 minutes at the

UNIT’S

HARDENED TO

HELP PROTECT THE

THROUGHOUT ITS

HI setting. Otherwise the

stick to the pan.

There

be some smoke and odor; this is

Heating of the surface units

change the

steel

unit trim rings to a gold color.

Information About Solid Disk

Using a solid disk surface unit is quite similar to

● There retained heat in the surface

On wait for the unit to cool before

cleaning the surface unit area.

using an electric

surface unit. With both types

of surface units, you

enjoy the

electricity and the benefits of retained heat in the

units. However, there are differences:

● You must use proper flat bottomed cookware.

Pans with

are not

ridged or warped bottoms

Improper cookware

● Solid disk surface units reach cooking

temperature a little slower, and hold heat

than coil units. Solid disk surface units have very

even heat distribution. Since solid disk surface units

hold heat longer, you may wish to turn the unit off

cause unsatisfactory cooking

● Unlike electric coil surface units, solid disk

surface units do NOT turn red

even at the

glow

setting. However, you may notice a

sooner, and take advantage of the

heat.

when the surface units are on HI and the room is

lit.

amount of

heat is dependent upon the

quantity and type of

the material and thickness

● Solid disk cooking

easier cleanup

sealed against

you a step closer

the cooking surface is

are no drip pans or

of the pan and the setting used for cooking.

● The red dot in the center of the solid disk surface

unit indicates built-in temperature limiters that

reduce the heat if a pan boils dry, if

burner boxes to clean.

the unit is turned on without a pan or if the pan is

not making enough contact with the surface of the

unit.

red dots will wear off with use without

affecting the performance of the surface units.

Tips

For cooking on

correct cookware is very

cookware

other metals.

disk surface units the use of

●Good pans have a

flat bottom which absorbs

the heat from the surface unit.

provides good heat distribution from the

to the food.

flat bottom

unit

●

heat faster than

●Pans with thin, uneven bottoms do not do a good

job of using the heat coming from the surface unit.

The food to be cooked may bum and require more

time and electricity. You

more fat or water.

●Cast-iron and coated cast-iron containers are slow to

absorb heat, but

or medium heat settings.

cook

at minimum

have to add

● Glass cookware be used

manufacturer describes.

as the

Pans with uneven bottoms are not

●Do not use a wire trivet or any other kind of

heat-retarding pad between the cookware and the

surface unit.

DISK

(continued)

How to Check Pan

on a Solid Disk

Unit

Use of comet

can affect the cooking

and cleaning of

reduces the temperature of the

The correct

surface and minimizes the chance of

burning onto the

bottoms

not recommended.

You must use pans with

flat bottoms.

simple test to determine even heat

Some pans may have curved or rounded bottoms or

distribution across the cookware bottom is to put one

inch of water in the pan. Bring the water to a boil and

observe the location of bubbles the water starts to

may be

If you are unsure of the flatness of

your pans you may do this quick test.

Turn your pan upside

boil. Good flat

will have an even

down on the

distribution of bubbles over the bottom surface area of

place a ruler flat against

the pan surface. The

the pan. Bubbles

bottom

surface

a portion of the

of the pan to the

uneven

uneven heat

bottom of the pan and the

straight edge of the

or unsuitable pan.

should fit flush against each other all the way across.

Turn the

a full 360 degrees, checking for any

spare between the ruler and the bottom of the pan.

●Place

dry pans on the solid

●Do not use woks that have

support rings. This type of wok

will not heat on solid disk

surface units.

disk surface units. Do not place

lids on the units, particularly

wet lids.

—

●We recommend that you use

●

pots should not extend

more than 1 inch beyond the

surface of a solid disk surface

unit and should have flat

bottoms. When canning pots do

not meet this description, the use

of the HI heat setting causes

a flat-bottomed wok. They

are

at your

store. The bottom of the wok

should have the same diameter

as the

unit to insure

proper contact.

excessive heat

and may

result in damage to the

See the Home Canning Tips

section for further information.

● Some special cooking procedures require specific

cookware such as pressure cookers, deep fat fryers,

etc.

correct

if applicable to the cooking

cookware must have flat bottoms and be the

The cookware should be

Questions and

Q. May I can foods and preserves on my solid

disk surface units?

my food with the new

disk surface units?

A. Yes, but

use

designed for canning

A. The solid disk surface units are very

purposes. Check the manufacturer’s instructions

and recipes for preserving foods. Be sure the

canner is flat-bottomed and fits over the center of

the solid disk surface unit. Since canning generates

efficient and retain heat much longer than the

units. Food

boil or fry 3 to 5 minutes after the

controls are turned off. We recommend that you

begin rooking at lower settings than you have in

large amounts of steam, be

from steam or heat.

on the surface units. Follow our recommendations

to avoid burns

be done

the past and

desired. The energy savings are

increase or decrease heat as

does it take a long time to cook my food?

It doesn’t. The extra time it takes compared to the

in the Home

does the solid disk surface unit smoke

when I turn it on?

Tips section.

electric

not minutes. These few

greater mass of the surface unit. the food is

cooking slowly, it is the pots and pans are

surface unit is measured in

are due to the

A. This initial smoking is both normal and necessary.

A rust preventative is applied to each unit at the

factory. When the unit is turned on for the first

time, the coating will burn off the unit areas.

This takes approximately 5 minutes and should be

warped or have an uneven bottom surface. If

bottomed pots and pans are

of the solid disk

cooking

unit closely

done without any

Otherwise, the coating will stick to the cookware.

on the surface unit.

parallels that of the electric coil unit with less

energy consumption.

is the hot to the touch?

Q. Can I use special cooking equipment like an

oriental on my solid disk surface units?

A. More heat is transferred to the

disk surface units than by electric

the units are clamped

by the solid

units

—

We recommend that you use

a flat-bottomed

retail store.

wok. They are available at your

to the

This, of course, eliminates

The bottom of the wok

have the same

from getting inside the

to keeping the

chassis. The secret

diameter as the surface unit to ensure proper

comfortably cooler is to

contact. Do not use woks that have support rings.

turn the

after the cookware

its

This type of wok

surface units.

not heat on solid disk

contents are placed on the surface unit. More heat

will be transferred to the and the

food rather than the

temperature not cause damage to the

countertops or cookware.

is the porcelain finish on my cookware

coming

The

A. If you set the solid disk surface unit on a heat

than required for the cookware

let the

sit too long, the

pop or

cookware’s finish may smoke,

bum depending on the pot or pan.

amounts of dry food may damage the

finish.

How to

the Module

1. Be sure the controls are turned

2. Slide the

toward the

3. Lower the inside edge of the

module into the cooktop

is flush with the cooking

surface.

To install the module,

in the side of the cooktop

until the plug is pushed the

way in.

position the plug to the outside

of the cooktop.

How to Remove the Module

1. Be sure the controls are turned to

and the

3. To unplug, hold the module by the front and back

edges and slide toward the center of the cooktop.

Lift out when unplugged.

radiant surface units are cool before attempting to

remove the module.

2. Lift up the tab at the inside edge of the module

until the base clears the opening at the side of

the cooktop.

4. If you are storing modules, do not stack them or

store other

on top of them. This could

damage the surface of the

Information About Radiant Modules

The radiant module features heating coils beneath a

●Do not let pots boil dry. Overheated metal can

smooth glass

are shown by

surface. The two surfaces units

on the glass.

bond to glass module.

overheated copper pot

leave a residue that will permanently stain

the

●When a surface unit is activate&

beneath the

surface unit radiate heat through the glass to the

● Sliding

cookware across the glass

marks. These marks appear

The red glow of the

visible through the glass. It

a few moments to heat up. The

be instantly

leave

take the

unit

as small scratches. They can be removed with Cook

cycles on and off

Top Cleaning

●When a surface unit is turned on, the surface unit

can be seen glowing red within a few The

red will turn on and off (cycling) to maintain

and a razor scraper.

to maintain your selected control setting. The coils

have temperature limiters to prevent runaway

temperatures.

● Use the same cookware that you would use with

solid disk surface units.

the selected heat setting. With poor cookware, you

see frequent cycling of the unit off and on.

flat cookware will minimize the cycling.

●It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or

surface on the glass ceramic surface when the

surface is cool.

●If you are storing modules, do not stack them or

store other

on top of

as damage to

the glass ceramic surface of the radiant module is

likely. Be careful not to damage or bend the

plug.

The

information

help you choose

Stoneware: not recommended

cookware which

give good performance.

Poor performance. May scratch surface. Usable, but

not recommended.

Steel: highly recommend

Especially good with a sandwich clad bottom. The

sandwich bottom combines the benefits of

Cast Iron:

recommended

Poor performance. May scratch surface. Usable, but

steel (appearance, durability and stability) with the

not recommended.

advantages of

or copper (heat

●

We recommend that you

even heat distribution).

use

a flat-bottomed wok.

weight recommended

They are available at your

retail store. The bottom

of the wok should have the

same diameter as the surface

unit to insure proper contact.

Good conductivity.

residues sometimes

appear as scratches on the cooktop, but

removed if cleaned immediately.

of its

low melting

be used.

thin weight aluminum should not

●Do not use woks that have

support rings. This type of

wok will not heat on radiant

surfaces.

Copper Bottom:

weight recommended

Good

but

may leave residues

as long as the cooktop is cleaned immediately.

which can appear as scratches. The residues

●Some special cooking procedures require specific

such as pressure cookers, deep fat fryers,

Good performance

bottom. Avoid

fuse to the surface.

Glass-ceramic: not recommended

Poor performance. May scratch surface. Usable, but

not recommended.

with a

dry, porcelain

flat, smooth

melt and

etc.

cookware must have flat bottoms and be the

correct

The

should

if applicable to the cooking process.

How to Check Pan

Use of correct cookware can affect the cooking

performance and cleaning of your cooktop. The

correct cookware

the temperature of the

the chance of

cooktop surface and

burning onto the

Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or warped

bottoms are not recommended.

You must use pans with perfectly flat bottoms.

Some pans may have curved or rounded bottoms or

may be warped. If you are unsure of the flatness of

your pans you may do this quick test.

simple test to determine even heat

distribution across the cookware bottom is to put one

inch of water in the pan. Bring the water to a

and

observe the location of bubbles as the water starts to

bed. Good flat cookware will have an even distribution

of bubbles over the bottom surface area of the pan.

Turn your pan upside

down on the

place a ruler flat against

the pan surface. The

Bubbles

a portion of the bottom

indicate uneven contact of the pan to the surface unit,

uneven heat transfer or an unsuitable pan.

Use pans that match the diameter of the surface

bottom of the pan and the

straight edge of the ruler

should flush against each other all the way across,

Turn the ruler a

space between the

360 degrees, checking for any

and the bottom of the pan.

unit. Cooking performance

not be as good if

the cookware is either smaller or larger than the

surface unit.

● Never

on the glass.

. Do not slide cookware across the

cooktop because it scratch the

is scratch

proof.

use

not

●

place the pan in the center of

the surface unit you are cooking on.

●Do not use the surface as a cutting

board.

Plastic and

Sugary

(such as jellies, fudge, candy

Special care should be

when removing hot

syrups) or melted plastics can cause pitting of the

substances.

the instructions in the and

surface of your

(not covered by the warranty)

stall hot.

Cleaning section carefully.

the spill is removed

You can enjoy delicious grilled food year ‘round,

prepared in the convenience of your own kitchen.

Separate heating elements can be set at different

temperatures, allowing you to use

the cooking

to prepare

meat and the other

potatoes or other vegetables, for a complete

How to

the

1. Make sure the grease collector jar

3. Make sure controls are

turned to OFF. Hold the heating

element with plug facing the

side of the cooktop and level

with the surface. the plug

is in place beneath the cooktop.

as far as it will go.

not

heating element

rest on the ledge

2. Fit the reflector pan in the

support

cooktop.

slots in the

of the reflector pan.

permit grease to drain

into the jar. Keep the slots

open at all times.

\ 4. Place

grate on

the reflector pan over the

heating element.

grate

should be seated properly

on the reflector pan.

the

Module

When removing the parts of the grill

in the position and the module is cool. Remove the grill grate and then

slide the heating element toward the renter of the

Remove the pan. Empty grease collector jar when

the jar.

to clean, be sure switches are

it is unplugged,

Be sure to

How to Set The

Controls

The control

prevents the heating element from being turned on

accidentally. Push the knob in when it is in the

must be pushed in to turn; this

Push in the

knob depending on which side

grill module is used. The right front

of the

and right rear control knobs control the grill when

the module is on the right side (on some models). The

left front and left rear control knobs operate the

position. When the knob is in any other position,

it can be turned without pushing it in.

when the

module is on the left side of the

Front and rear sections of the grill heating element

are controlled separately. Heat

half the grill

for

portions or set each at

a different temperature for cooking different types

of foods.

Automatic Blower Operation

—

The blower comes on

when the grill is turned on and turns off

when the grill is turned off.

What to Do if a Flame-Up Occurs.

Grilling fat or juicy foods may cause flame-ups.

steps should

the flame until it eventually

You

never leave the kitchen while using the

goes out. If it does not, cover the entire@

with a cookie sheet or the lid from a large roasting

pan. Use a pot holder to remove this later

will be hot.

It’s important to control flame-ups so they do

not get out of

TO CONTROL

Turn down the heat setting to LO rather than

This keeps the downdraft vent blower on. Or, turn the

vent to ON, then turn the grill

Never use water on a grease fire. Water will spread

the flames.

It is recommended that you have a dry

foam or

type fire extinguisher where

Using a long-handed utensil,

food from the grill.

remove the

you

easily reach it in case of a rooking fire.

(continued)

●Do not leave the grill unattended

in use.

●

between foods when placing them on

Air needs to circulate around the food for

the

●

Be sure to preheat according to the cooking guide.

best cooking results.

rearrange foods on the

sticking and provide better browning.

●Season meats after cooking rather than

●Make sure the grease collector jar and the reflector

pan are clean and in place before using the

●Remove grease from the grease collector jar after

each use to avoid

●

to prevent

can draw out juices and dry out meat. Use tongs

to turn and rearrange meats on the grill; forks will

pierce the meat and release juices.

●The grates should be oiled or sprayed with a non-

stick coating before cooking to prevent sticking.

Remove the grate before spraying, and spray

If your house has low voltage, foods may be lighter

brown than expected. A longer preheating and grill

time may be necessary to achieve the desired results.

while cool. Spraying

cause a fire.

onto a hot grill may

●Trim fat from meats before placing on the grill.

This will reduce smoking and lessen grease buildup

in the grease collector jar.

● Th e blower comes on

is turned on and turns off

is turned off.

when the grill

when the

●

cooking foods of various

and

thicknesses, start larger or thicker pieces first, and

quicker-cooking

pieces later. Press meat

grill: slash the fat on the

lightly to lie flat on

edges of

and chops to prevent curling; break

the joints of split chickens so they will lie flat.

Questions and

Q. Can my

me?

be switched to the other side of the

the cooking times suggested in

the

cooking guide but my foods were not

where it would be more convenient for

done properly. Is there something wrong with

my grill?

A. Your interchangeable

can be used

on either the right or the left side of the

A. Probably not. Suggested cooking times should be

(on some models).

inserting or removing a

used

as a general guide. Variables in food can

module, take care not to force the connection or

change cooking times required.

exert undue pressure which

contacts.

damage the

Q. How can keep barbecued meats from

developing an unattractive burned look

and taste?

cooking many

I do to insure that foods

foods, what can

cook evenly?

containing sugar will often bum if used

during the entire cooking time. If your favorite

cooking foods of various

and

thicknesses, start larger or thicker pieces first

sauce

sugar, try adding it

during the

and add quicker cooking,

pieces later.

Slash

last 15 to 20 minutes of cooking time for best

Press the meat lightly to lie flat on the

the fat on the edges of steaks and chops to prevent

curling. Break the joints of split chickens so they

will lie flat.

Q. Foods cooked on my grill are not browning as

much as I would like. could cause this?

A. A longer preheating and grill time maybe

necessary to achieve the desired

Q. My grilled meats sometimes come out drier

than they should.

prevent this?

can I do to help

A. Season meats after

rather than

—

can draw out juices and dry out meat. Use

tongs to turn and rearrange meats on the grill;

forks will pierce the meat and release juices.

Do not leave

turned to

turned to HI

1. Preheat 5 minutes before grilling. Refer to

the setting in the guide for a particular food.

unattended

“preheat”

2. Trim

fat from the meat.

or anytime the knobs are

food on the grill.

3. Before cooking steaks, slash fat around edges to

prevent curling of meat.

4. Suggested cooking times

be used

change

as a guide, since variables in food

times.

Cook Time

Food

Suggested Setting

Preheat grill 10 minutes for rare.

Rare:

Medium:

Well:

per side

minutes per side

8-10 minutes side

Steak

3/4 inch-l% inch thick

Preheat grill 10 minutes for rare.

to MED for well done.

Rare:

Medium:

Well:

9-11 minutes per side

13–15 minutes per side

Steak

inch-2 inches thick

20-23 minutes

side

Preheat grill 10 minutes for rare.

Rare:

Medium:

Well:

minutes per side

Ground Steak or

Hamburgers

8–10 minutes per side

11-12 minutes

side

3/4 inch thick

Turn over frequently and if desired baste with

last 10 to 15 minutes.

45-60 minutes

(total)

MED

Chicken

Break joint bones. Plain skin side down. Turn

over every 15 minutes and baste frequently as

desired. Wing-breast quarters take longer than

thigh-leg quarters.

1 hr. to 1 hr. 10 minutes

(total)

Break joint bones. Plain skin side down on

preheated grill. Turn over and baste frequently

as desired.

Halves:

MED

hr. to 1 hr. 25 minutes

(total)

10 minutes per side

8–9 minutes (total)

Ham

1 inch thick

Turn frequently.

Hot Dogs

Pork

MED

minutes

40–50 minutes

(total)

side

Boil 5 minutes before grilling. Rearrange and

Spare ribs

turn over frequently. Baste with

last

10 minutes as desired. Very meaty ribs may

take about 10 minutes longer.

20–22 minutes per side

With a sharp knife or scissors, cut

minutes per side

the undersell into the meat almost through

to outer shell. Spread tail

meat while grilling.

to expose

meat but leave in

shell. Spray grates with non-stick coating

before Preheating.

Brush with melted butter.

8–10 minutes per side

10–12 minutes per side

MED

Steaks

1 inch thick

Use bratwurst,

Polish sausage.

or smoked

Sausage

You must have the

grid&e accessory.

Your non-stick coated

cooking surface for meats, pancakes, or other food

prepared in a frying pan or

module to use the

provides an extra-large

Do not use

with these

How to

the

and the

Module

1. Make sure the grease

, Make sure

are

the heating element with

the plug facing the side

of the cooktop and level

with the surface. Insert

the plug into the

outlet as far as it

not force.) The

heating

should rest on the ledge

of the reflector pan.

jar is in place

to OFF. Hold

beneath the cooktop.

go.

2. Fit the reflector

pan in the cooktop.

The slots in the pan

permit grease to

drain into the jar.

Keep the slots open

at all times.

4. Place the

plate

—

on the reflector pan

over the heating

element. The plate

be seated

properly on the reflector

with the

drain holes at the front.

the

Module

removing the parts of the grill module to clean, be sure

are in the OFF position the module is cool. Remove the

switches

plate

and then slide the heating element toward the center of the cooktop

is unplugged. Remove the reflector pan. Empty grease

jar when

Be sure to

the jar.

Using the

non-stick

must be preconditioned before

Do not overheat the griddle.

the

using it for the

time. To

first wash

HI for more than 5 minutes without food

the non-stick coating.

damage

the

in soap and water and dry. Then use a paper

amount of cooking oil to the

Remove excess oil with a clean paper towel.

Preheat the as recommended in the

Cooking Guide. preheating for the

amount of time, apply a small amount

towel to apply a

Because the heating element under the

you

vary the temperature of the front

and rear sections.

of oil or butter.

How to Set The

Controls

Front and rear sections of the griddle heating

element are controlled separately. Heat

the

for cooking small portions or set

each

at a different temperature for rooking

different types of foods.

Push in the control knob depending on which side of

the

module is used.

right front

the when

and right rear control knobs

the module is on the right side (on some models).

The left front and left rear control knobs operate the

control

must be pushed in to turn;

this prevents the heating element from being turned

when the

module is on the left side of

the OFF position.

position, it

Push the knob in

when it is in

the

the knob is in any other

be turned without pushing it in.

Automatic Blower Operation

The blower comes on

when the

is turned off.

is turned on and turns

off

when the

Griddle Tips

●Most

foods require cooking on a preheated

surface, which may be greased before adding

food. Preheat 5 minutes or less at HI setting,

then switch to recommended setting.

●If your house has low voltage, foods may be

● The blower

when the

is turned on and turns off automatically

when the

is turned off.

●

Avoid using metal utensils with sharp points or

rough or sharp edges which might damage the

nonstick coated

on the

lighter brown than expected.

and

rooking

longer preheating

surface. Do not cut foods

time maybe needed to get good

●Foods to be warmed may be placed

on the

a high domed metal cover, such an

placed over them help store

●Make sure the

is clean.

jar and empty if

inverted

the heat.

●Check the grease

necessary to avoid

Condition or “season” the

use.

before

●

To avoid damaging the nonstick finish, store the

upright on edge, if possible. If it is

to store it flat, avoid placing other pans or

on top.

●Foods which are high in natural fat, such as bacon

or sausage, maybe started on a

ACCESSORY

Questions and

Q. Can my

be switched to the other side of

where it would be more convenient

Q. How should I store my griddle when it is not

the

in use?

for me?

To avoid marring the non-stick finish, store

upright on the edge with the terminals up

to avoid damage. If it is necessary to store it flat,

avoid placing other pans or cookware on top.

A. Your interchangeable

used on either the right or left side of the

(on some models). inserting or removing a

modules can be

take care not to force the connection or

Q. How long can foods be kept warm with the

griddle without losing their appeal?

exert undue pressure which could damage the

contacts.

Q. Can prolonged periods of high heat damage my

griddle’s surface?

than 2 hours is

to assure

good

quality and prevent spoilage. ‘Delicate

foods, such as eggs, should not be kept more than

15 to 30 minutes; entrees and casseroles maybe

warmed for 30 to 60 minutes. Hors d’oeuvres

stay hot for serving up to 1 or 1 hours.

A. A brief preheating period is often necessary for

best

with many foods, but leaving the

on HI heat setting for more than 5 minutes

without food can damage the nonstick mating.

be sure to turn control knobs to OFF when

cooking is completed.

Rearrange or stir food occasionally, if possible.

aren’t my foods done even

^-have cooked the full time?

Q. Do I need special cookware for use with

Preheat the

for a longer time and leave

longer to attain the desired

foods on the

A. Avoid using

cookware with sharp points or

degree of browning.

rough or sharp edges which might damage the non-

stick coated

Use

surface. Do not cut foods on the

heat-resistant dishes when foods

in containers are to be warmed on the

For

further information on

for your

and Cleaning section.

surface, see the

Suggested cooking times

be used

as a

Do not leave

unattended during “preheat”

since variables in food may

cooking time.

turned

or anytime the knobs are

turned to HI with food on the griddle.

Cooking times

be slightly longer when using the

downdraft vent system.

Food

Comments

Bacon

Medium High

Medium

Cube &Mb Eye Steaks

Fried

Fish Steaks

French Toast

Ham

Medium High

MED

Grease lightly if desired.

Medium High

MED

—

Hot

Pancakes

Sandwiches

Sausage Patties

Grease lightly if desired.

Grease

if desired.

Medium

High

Canning should be done on the

Surface

DO NOT USE LARGE

the Solid Disk Units or the Radiant Units

CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE

POTS

FOR

FOODS OTHER

Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of the surface unit are not

recommended for most surface cooking. However, when

with a water-bath or pressure canner,

THAN

Most syrup or sauce

at temperatures much higher

types of

than boiling water. Such temperatures could

eventually harm cooktop surfaces surrounding the

module surface units.

diameter

water temperatures (even under pressure) are not

to cooktop surfaces the surface unit.

maybe used This is because

in Canning

1. Be sure the canner fits over the center of the surface

3. When canning, use recipes and procedures from

reputable sources. Reliable recipes and procedures

are available from the manufacturer of your canner;

unit. your cooktop or its location does not

canner to be centered on the surface unit, use

the

manufacturers of

jars for canning, such as

for good

g results or try putting

on opposite side of cooktop (on some models)

so the larger unit is front. Be sure the canner or other

Ball and Kerr; and the United States Department of

Extension Service.

large diameter pans do not touch the

the vent The knobs and the vent

damaged touched by hot

knobs or

4. Remember that canning is a process that generates

large amounts of steam. To avoid burns from steam

or heat, be

when canning.

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 surface unit

and take a long time to boil water.

If your house has low voltage, canning may

take longer than expected, even though directions

have been

The

followed.

be shortened by:

time

(1) using a pressure canner, and

(2) starting with water for fastest

heating of large quantities of water.

canners are recommended for

electric

surface units. They are required for

disk surface units and glass

SOLID DISK

Safe canning requires that

are destroyed and that the jars are sealed

completely. When canning foods in a water-bath

microorganisms

If a solid disk surface unit is used for canning,

please note that solid disk surface units heat up and

down more slowly than other electric coil

units. Because of this difference, after you have

canner, a

but steady boil must be maintained

canning

continuously for the required time.

adjusted the

it is very important to make sure

or pressure levels are maintained

foods in a pressure canner, the pressure must be

maintained continuously for the required time.

the prescribed

for the required time.

After you have adjusted the controls, it is very

important to make sure the prescribed boil or

pressure levels are maintained for the required time.

What is a Temperature Limiter?

Every solid disk and radiant surface unit has a

Temperature Limiter. The Temperature Limiter

GLASS AND

DISK

protects the

surface from getting too hot

The glass and solid disk surface units have

temperature limiters that help prevent them from

getting too hot. If the bottom of your canner is not

The Temperature Limiter may turn off the

surface units if:

flat, the surface unit

overheat, triggering

●

pan boils dry.

temperature limiters to turn the unit off for a time. This

will stop the boil or reduce the pressure in the canner.

●The pan bottom is not flat.

●

The pan is off center.

There is no pan on the unit.

Since you must make sure to process the canning jars

for the prescribed time, with no interruption in processing

time, you cannot can on glass or solid

units if the bottom of your canner is not flat enough.

The blower comes on

is turned on and turns off

or is turned off.

when the grill or

when

the vent is turned on using the knob, the blower

not turn off

and must be turned off

the

using the knob.

The

vent system helps remove cooking

odors and smoke from foods prepared on the

How to

Vent System

To operate the vent system using the knob,

turn the knob on the control panel to ON.

Some models have a control that allows you to

choose blower speeds from low to high.

Continuous use of the vent system

helps keep the kitchen comfortable and less

reducing cooking odors and

cooking

that

creates a frequent need for cleaning.

on some models

cool before touching or

Proper care and cleaning are important so your

give you

efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in

caring for your

to assure safe and proper maintenance.

Enamel Finish (on some models)

The porcelain enamel finish sturdy but

spill on the

while

hot, use a dry

misused. This

is acid-resistant. However,

paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right away. When

any acidic foods spilled (such as fruit

tomato

the surface has

wash with soap and water.

Rinse well.

or vinegar)

not be permitted to remain on

the finish.

For other spills such as fat smatterings, wash with soap

and water after the surface has cooled. Rinse well.

Polish with a dry cloth.

Chrome Finish (on some models)

Clean the brushed chrome top with warm, soapy water or Bon

brand

cleanser and immediately dry it with a clean, soft cloth. T&ewe to dry the

following the “grain”. To help prevent finger

after cleaning,

spread a thin film of baby on the surface. Wipe away excess oil with a

cloth.

Grease

Jar

out grease with a large spoon.

the jar in

warm water to loosen grease if desired. Clean with a

plastic or

scouring pad and hot soapy water.

be cleaned in the dishwasher.

The jar may

The jar may be replaced with any wide mouth

canning jar.

Control Panel and

Clean up

Remove heavier

or spatters with a damp cloth.

with soapy water.

Clean the control panel with mild liquid dish

detergent and a soft cloth. Rub the control panel

lightly.

Do not use abrasives of any

on the control panel.

The control

cleaning.

maybe removed for easier

To remove a

Wash the

it straight off the stem.

in soap and water but do not

Do not allow water to run down inside the surface of

the panel

to the

area on the

cleaning. After drying, return the

sure to match the flat

to the shaft.

(continued)

Wipe out tub with hot soapy

a soap filled

or plastic pad. Rinse with a damp cloth.

Make sure the drain hole not blocked. Clean with

a cotton swab or toothpick.

Vent System

Before cleaning the vent grille, be sure exhaust

Vent Filter

blower is shut off.

filter is held in place with a metal latch. Move

latch up in either direction and lift filter up and out of

the vent opening.

Clean the

Rinse well and dry

To clean the vent grille, remove it from the

by lifting it up. Wipe with a damp cloth.

If necessary the vent

can be washed in the sink.

by swishing it in hot, soapy water.

Use liquid for cleaning.

Do not use abrasive cleaners. will damage the

vent finish.

Do not operate the vent without the filter in

Do not clean the vent grille in the dishwasher.

Vent

To clean the vent chamber, use hot soapy water.

Do not use abrasive cleaners. They will damage

the finish.

Vent Chamber

Modules

●Be sure controls are turned

before attempting to remove a

units or heating element

or heating element.

●Do not attempt to clean plug-in

in an automatic dishwasher.

●Do not immerse plug-in surface units in liquids of any

●Do not bend the plug-in unit plug terminals.

●Do not attempt to clean, adjust or in any way repair the plug-in receptacle.

Module

To remove:

●Lift off the

grate.

Unplug the heating element.

Grate

●

Do not

to clean the heating

To replace:

●Place the reflector pan in the

tub with

the hole for the plug-in towards the outside of

the

●

Plug in the heating element.

●Place the grill or

pan.

grate on top of the

Reflector Pan

Let or

Grill Grate

cool, then remove. Lift out the

Clean with a plastic

Rinse well. The

pad and hot soapy water.

reflector pan. Clean with either a plastic or soap-filled

pad and hot soapy water. The reflector pan

grate may

be cleaned in the

oven.

dishwasher. Do not clean in a

may

be cleaned in the dishwasher.

Clean with a plastic scouring pad and hot soapy water.

Rinse well. Do not use abrasive cleaners.

Do not clean in the dishwasher.

Cover

Do not place the cover on a hot

over the preheating.

or leave it

To clean the cover, wash it at the

water and dry. For stubborn

with soap and

for

let it

5 to 10 minutes or use a

brush or pad. Do not

use a metal scouring pad or other abrasives.

Do not clean in the dishwasher.

Coil

Unit Module

To remove a surface unit:

To remove the drip pans for cleaning, the surface units

must be removed first.

Clean the area

the surface

according to either the Brushed Chrome or Porcelain

section (depending on your model).

To clean the surface

highest setting for a minute. The coils will bum off

any soil.

turn the control to the

Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above the drip pan

and

it out.

Do not

the surface unit more than 1 inch. If you

do, it may not lie flat on the drip pan when you

plug it back in.

● Be sure controls are turned to OFF and

surface units are cool before attempting to

remove them.

●Do not immerse the surface units or the module

in liquids of any kind.

●Do not clean the surface units or the module in

a dishwasher.

●Do not bend the surface unit plug

Repeated

of the surface unit more than 1

inch above the drip pan can permanently damage

the receptacle.

To replace a surface unit:

●Replace the drip pan into the recess in the

Make sure the opening in the pan lines up with the

receptacle.

●Do not attempt to clean, adjust or in any way repair

the plug-in receptacle.

●Insert the

of the surface unit through the

opening in the drip pan and into the receptacle.

●Guide the surface unit into place so it rests

Unit

Pan

Drip Pans

Remove the surface units. Then lift out the drip pans.

For best results, clean the drip pans by hand.

them in a covered container (or a plastic bag)

with 1/4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub

with a soap filled scouring pad if necessary.

with clean water and polish with a clean soft cloth.

The drip pans may

be cleaned in the dishwasher.

Do not cover the drip pans with foil.

Using foil so close to the receptacle could cause

fire or damage to the

the area under the drip pans often.

Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch on fire.

Solid Disk Module

The matte black surface can be maintained by

treating it periodically with Cello

polish

which is available from your GE supplier. Use the

applicator to apply a very thin coating of the polish to

the entire

for several minutes to bake the polish to the unit.

the unit is rub with a cloth or

unit surface. Turn the unit on high

Clean the area surrounding the solid disk surface units

according to either the Brushed Chrome or Porcelain

sections (depending on your model).

paper towel to remove any excess polish. Before next

use, bum off the unit by means of a short preheating

period. A slight amount of smoke and odor will occur.

DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasives on the brushed

chrome parts of the module.

Failure maintain the solid disk surface units as

directed will result in defacing the surface over a

period of time primarily due to

as the

The

disk surface units are made of high

surface units are made of cast-iron construction.

Do not use covers over the solid disk surface units.

A surface unit turned on while the cover is in plain

strength cast-iron

The surface has a heat-resistant coating to

preserve the surface of the

After the unit

can permanently damage the

can

cools, any boded-over material on the solid disk

surface units should be removed as soon as possible

trap moisture which may cause the solid disk surface

units to rust.

with a

damp cloth. The unit

then be

dried by switching on for a few minutes. After it

cools, wipe with cooking oil.

Clean very dirty solid disk surface units with a

cleaning powder (such as

or with a scouring pad.

cleanser)

Cleaning

Cleaning of

ceramic cooktops is different from

Special Care:

Sugary

syrups) or melted plastics can cause pitting of the

surface of your (not covered by the warranty)

the spill is removed while still hot. Special

when removing hot

substances. Follow these instructions carefully and

remove the soil while the spill is still hot.

cleaning a standard porcelain finish. To maintain and

protect the surface of your new glass ceramic

follow these basic steps.

(such as jellies, fudge,

Before using your module for the first time, clean

it with Cook Top

the top and makes clean-up easier.

Use only Cook Top Cleaning

Creme on Glass Ceramic.

care should be

Creme. This helps protect

1. Turn off all the surface units affected by the

Remove hot pans.

For normal,

soil:

2. Wearing an oven mitt, hold the razor

scraper at a 30° angle to the

1. Rub a few drops

Creme onto the

is better) of Cook Top

area using a damp paper towel.

and scrape the hot spill to a cool area

outside the surface unit.

Wipe

soil and creme are

Frequent

cleaning leaves a protective coating which is essential

in preventing scratches and abrasions.

3. With the

remove any

be left

in a cool

Any

to use the

has been removed.

use a dry paper towel to

2. Clean the surface with Cook Top Cleaning Creme

the

has cooled.

surface unit

after each use.

Do not

For heavy, burned on soil:

of the

under Heavy

the steps

1. Apply a few drops of Cook Top Cleaning Creme

to continue the cleaning process.

to the (cool) soiled area.

General Information:

As the Cook Top Cleaning Creme cleans, it

2. Using a damp paper towel, rub creme into the

burned on area. As with any burned on

may require some effort.

this

leaves a protective coating on the

surface.

This coating helps to prevent build-up

deposits (water spots) and will make future cleaning

scrape remaining soil with the razor

scraper. Hold the scraper at a 30° against the

surface.

easier.

detergents remove this protective

coating and therefore make the

4. If any

remains, repeat the steps listed above.

susceptible to staining.

For

after soil has been

To conveniently order more creme and/or

scrapers for cleaning your radiant range,

call our toll free number:

polish the entire surface with the Cook

Top Cleaning Creme.

5. Buff with a dry paper towel.

National Parts Center

800-626-2002

Creme 10 oz.

●Using a razor scraper will not damage the surface

Scraper

if the 30° angle is maintained.

Creme and scraper kit

●Be sure to use a new, sharp razor scraper.

Do not use a dull or nicked blade.

● Store the

scraper out of reach of children.

●Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable

using Cook Top Cleaning Creme or full

white vinegar.

●Most cleaners contain ammonia, chemicals and

abrasives which can damage the surface of your

cooktop. Use only the Cook Top Cleaning Creme

for proper cleaning and protection of your glass

ceramic surface.

●

pots with a thin overlay of

enamel are allowed to

with the

dry, the overlay may bond

and leave a black discoloration.

● If you slide aluminum or copper

across

This

be removed immediately before heating

the surface of your cooktop, they may leave metal

markings which appear as scratches. If this

happen, use the razor scraper and Cleaning Creme to

remove these markings. Failure to remove these

residues immediately may leave permanent marks.

again or the discoloration maybe permanent.

● Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent film —

on the cooktop. Cook Top Cleaning Creme will

remove this discoloration.

Read and follow

instructions and warnings

on Cook Top Cleaning Creme labels.

Note to

sure to leave

Consumer.

must be

you

these

instructions

and

instructions for

governing codes

grounded.

very knowledgeable in

of engage a

inspectors

use.

professional

and ordinances.

Requirement

You

. Saw

HOUSE

●

blade screwdriver

BEPORE

● Electrician

● Duct tape

Measuring tape or

must be

voltage and frequency, as

connected to an

with the proper

with Step 9, and

properly grounded

●

Carpenters square

branch

protected by a circuit breaker or

● Wrench or socket set

time delay fuse. Proper

be verified on

ratings should

plate.

●

and

rating plate is located on the right-hand side

of the exhaust plenum.

● Sheet

. Junction box

screws

wire connections must be made

accordance

Initiation of

requires 2 people.

without

with

codes and properly insulated. Check

for governing electrical

Do not attempt to

your

codes and ordinances. In

absence of

codes, the National Electric Code,

No. Edition, governing

electric range initiations, must be

A copy of the National Electrical Code

obtained by writing to:

National Fire Protection Association

Battery March Park

Unit must be vented to the outside!

30”

only)

Step 2

Preparing

Preparing for

cooktop designed to fit

into a variety

of cabinets.

some cabinets may require

cooktop designed to look best when centered

in a cabinet same width.

modifications.

The exhaust vent beneath the cooktop must be

located

studs or floor joists so that

properly

some cabinets, the sides may need be scooped

or cut down 2“ as shown, and corner braces

removed in order to accommodate the

maybe

At least 6“ must be allowed

of cooktop and adjacent

side edges

75 cm. and cm. European

the back panel may need to beat

5“ to accommodate

unit

type

a peninsula or island type cabinet, the sides

may need to be scooped or cut down, and the

corner braces removed in order to accommodate

the unit.

5“

for European

Avoid placing

above the cooktop unit,

if possible, in order to reduce the

caused by reaching overheated surface units.

are placed over the cooktop, the risks

can be reduced by

projects

beyond the bottom of the

is used above

a range hood that

of 5 inches

Step

Rough

FUSE OR OPEN

BEFORE

30” clearance between the cooking

the bottom of any unprotected

surface

clearance

cooktop and

an approved junction box within shaded

less than 30”,

bottom must be

area shown in diagram. Junction box must be at

with flame retardant

at least 1/4”

least

below top of cabinet.

thick, covered with 28 gauge sheet steel or

0.020” thick copper, Clearance between cooktop

Run conductors from residence

junction box according to

wiring to

and protected

24”.

must

codes.

g“

4“

of a fisted microwave

over the cooktop

oven or cooking

conform to the initiation instructions packed

with that

15” minimum must be kept from the side

edge of cooktop to the bottom of any

not

above cooktop. clearance is less

than 15”, adjacent cabinets should beat least

6“ from side edge of cooktop.

Step 5A

Blower to

Preparing

the use of flexible ducting is

discouraged because it can severely

Clearance between inside front of

and

rear of countertop cutout must be 2&A” in order

restricted airflow. However, if the blower

to accommodate

depth.

and the floor or

duct location do NOT

ducting can be used

well,

flexible

to adapt to an offset. Good

of flexible ducting is

without use

. Do not exceed the maximum recommended

offset of 3“.

Do not

collapse.

the flexible ducting to kink or

A 1/2” wide flat area is required around the edge

of opening for support of the unit.

unit must be level and sit squarely into

countertop opening.

. Do stretch the flexible ducting as much as

possible to

as possible.

as much of the corrugation

● Do rotate blower

to off-set

cut countertop opening according to

(see step 6).

the dimensions shown in the frustration. Be sure

that opening is cut squarely, with sides

each other and rear

to sides.

3“

Centerline

Back Venting

Bottom Venting

Step 5

Steps to Determine Flexible

Ductwork

be vented to

DO NOT vent into a

or any

space.

or floor as appropriate

1. Measure the actual amount of offset

3“

The effect upon

Cut hole in cabinet

airflow is dependent upon the amount of

for your initiation. Make sure exhaust duct is

between

studs or floor joists.

2. Calculate the equivalent ducting

using:

in. offset) x (14

per inch)

—

equivalent length.

value into

3. Enter the

this initiation instruction.

1 of

4. Ensure that the

equivalent length of

ducting does not exceed the

recommendation of

(continued

Select downward or

To convert

blower exhaust direction, remove four nuts

inside the plenum which hold blower and wire

Use

minimum 26 gauge

or 24 gauge

x 10” or

guard. Remove blower and

so that

duct in 6“ round or

exhaust faces downward or rear direction

needed. Replace wire finger guard and nuts.

nuts.

combination of both.

duct

be used if

under a

poured concrete slab.

Blower exhaust direction can be adjusted

in its vertical or

direction by

code must be

approved type and

loosening four nuts holding blower, rotating

blower and nuts.

duct used.

5“ round duct maybe used on SHORT

runs. But, note higher equivalent lengths for

Use the shortest and straightest duct run

possible. For satisfactory performance the duct

run should not exceed 100 feet equivalent

each 5“ dia. piece used. Don’t convert back to

length. Refer to

1 of equivalent lengths.

5“ duct after use of 6“ round or

use an appropriate roof or

Use

to calculate the equivalent

cap with

length of the ductwork.

damper.

be used.

type

caps

toe space

Downward venting

Between floor joist

Inside

to roof

Rear

to outside

venting

ductwork,

connections in direction of

Secure joints with sheet

duct tape to assure airtight seal.

as shown.

screws and

tape over

and screw

Flow

Equivalent Number

Used

Equivalent

Length

Duct Pieces

5“ round

Calculate Total

Number

Used

Equivalent

Length

10”

Duct Pieces

5“ round,

transition

90° elbow

(

)

2.7

(

6“ round

x 10”

(

transition

90° elbow

straight ‘

(

10”

straight

(

to 6“ round

5“, 90°

elbow

transition

5fi.

(

)

ft.

x ( ) =

x 10”

to 6“ round

transition

90° elbow

6“, 90°

elbow

x ( ) =

12 fi. x (

5“, 45°

elbow

(

Tapered

5“ round

to 6“ round

transition

6“, 45°

elbow

x ( ) =

fi.

(

)

ft.

Flexible

5“ round collar

to 6“ round

cap transition 13 fi. x ( ) =

5“ round

wall cap

Metal Offset See Calculations

Adapter

in Step 5A

10”

(

)

90° elbow

ft.

10”

45° ^xelbow

damper 84 fi. X ( ) =

5fi. x ( ) =

ft.

6“ round

wall cap

with damper 21

x 10“

90° flat elbow

( ) =

fi.

(

)

5“ round

transition

10”

x 10”

wall cap

x (

ft.

with damper 27

ft.

6“ round

6“ round,

roof cap

x 10”

(

)

(

)

ft.

6“ round,

roof vent

Subtotal Column 1

(

Subtotal Column 2 =

Subtotal Column 1 =

TOTAL

* Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based

on actual tests and reflect requirements for good

performance with any downdraft

ft.

Measure and

Count and

feet of straight duct used.

the quantity of

other duct

Should not exceed 100 feet.

pieces for the ‘Number

of each type.

is used;

feet values in the table should be doubled.

flexible duct be straight and smooth

and extended as much as possible.

the equivalent

For

efficiency, use the shortest and

straightest duct run possible, with as few

as possible. For satisfactory performance,

DO use plastic

Vent initiation should not exceed 100 feet

equivalent length.

duct run

not exceed 100 feet

length.

Venting performance is improved by using

larger diameter

Blower is rated at 400

back pressure.

at 0.1 inch of water

the clamp

Step 7

1/2”

over the

Conduit

conduit.

Clamp

sure the

clam

bushing is

seated against

the stop tab in

the clamp.

stop

has been

included with

the

Clam

Tab

for

-.. ,

the

1/2”

Stop Tab

Tighten the

clamping screw

until the

Clamping

Screw

Tab

clamping tab is

seated

Remove the screws

holding the wire

compartment cover and

remove the cover.

Remove the clamping

screw and the clamp.

against the wire

compartment

_.0

Complete the rest of the

observing

codes (see steps 9 and 10).

complete

wire compartment

cover.

leads

through the

be sure

to leave enough

length to

Step

Remove grease jar(s) from beneath COOMOP to

avoid Remove vent from

(Fully Seated)

connect these

leads to the

COOMOP power

leads.

surface. Using 2 people, position

cooMop over countertop opening, with power

cable inserted through the opening.

Thread the leads through an anti-short bushing

Holding

by side edges, lower it into

and seat the bushing in the end of the

countertop opening.

Replace jar(s) and vent

Feed the leads

through the hole in

the wire

compartment

the conduit

against the side of

the wire

compartment

COOMOP by tightening hold-down bolts in

bottom of the COOMOP case. (2 bolts, 1 per side.)

Countertop

Hold

Case

4-Conductor

Step 9

When connecting cooktop to a

connect the red leads of the cooktop and

the power supply to the branch circuit red lead;

connect the black leads to each other. Separate

the green and white leads of the cooktop.

Note to

with this

The power leads

are U.

for

connection to large gauge household wiring. The

insulation of these leads is rated at temperatures

much higher than the temperature rating of

household wiring. The current carrying capacity

of a conductor is governed by the wire gauge

Connect cooktop white lead to the power supply

and branch circuit neutral leads, which are white

or gray. Ground the unit by

the green

conductor of the cooktop to the bare or green

leads of the power supply and branch circuit

leads).

and

the temperature rating of the insulation

around the wire.

IMPROPER

CAN

Branch Circuit

OF ALUMINUM HOUSE

Power

Branch Circuit

Cooktop

Power

Leads

COPPER

PROBLEMS.

Attach copper wires to

wiring using

special connectors designed and U. L. for

joining copper to

Follow the

connector manufacturer’s recommended

closely.

Bare or

Green

Bare or

Green

Step 10

The frame of this

is grounded

Requirement⁼

3-Conductor

When

Model #

cooktop to a

JP384

connect the red leads of the cooktop and

the power supply to the branch circuit red lead;

connect the black leads to each other. Connect

the green and white leads of the cooktop to the

power supply and branch circuit neutral leads,

which are white or gray.

JP386

JP389

JP387

* For reference only, verify with products

rating plate.

Branch Circuit

Power

Branch Circuit

Power

Leads

Black

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

CAUSE

PROBLEM

in the main distribution

main&

breaker,’ depending on nature of the power

box=-,

breaker

be changed. BUT ONLY BY SOMEONE

after performing 1 of these

the

or circuit breaker trips

for

owners

before

perform this

for

are riot

wrong

is set for the

element

you are using.

●

unit

to heat-switch the

plugged’ properly.

to the other side

that side, then switch maybe at

are that there is a

in the

●

units are not

are not set

not properly set

in the

wrong

using..

●

element is not plugged in

element

. ;&l

are not

use

rear

of @l or

front and

set for unit you are using.

before first

was not

●

high.

instruments or

of sharp.

has been damaged by

. Some smoke, and odor is

hotter than you are

when using

disk

cleaner..

for the first

This

flat-bottomed pans-M&

keep the

● Using the vent

pans

be seen between

disk and radiant

bottom and a straightedge, the

operate properly. . .

not

—

PROBLEM

CAUSE

●

bottoms has

particles

were between the cookware

coarse

bottoms and cookware

before

removable

and

bottoms.

scratches are

less

time as a

● Do not

cookware across the

Use

(may

radiant

scratches

cleaning

to remove marks.

cleaning materials have been-

spatters remain on the Use a

cleaning

or grease.

scraper and r-remended

, . .

● ’ Use a

scraper

recommended cleaning

be removed with

● Mineral deposits from water or food

Top

●

the

LO, wipe

hot

with

dry

scraper

hot

cool area

the

cookware to

with

Top”

●

use&

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referred to

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Parts are

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Staple sales slip or

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YOUR GE BUILT-IN

here. Proof of original purchase date

is needed to obtain

under

●

Cracking of the rubber seal

between the glass top and

the frame

This warranty is

FULL

For one year from date of original

purchase, we will free of

charge, and seMce labor in

your home to repair or replace any

of tie

the original purchaser and any

succeeding owner for products

purchased for ordinary home use

in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii

Bum out of any of the radiant

or halogen

units.

and Washington,

fails

LIMITED

FOUR-YEAR

For the

from date of original purchase, we

will provide, free of charge, a

replacement solid element

heating unit if the element fails

because of a manufacturing

defect. You pay for the

to your home and service labor

charges. This warranty does not

cover Automatic

components, wiring, or

warranty is the same except that it is

LIMITED because you must pay to

ship the product to the seMce shop

because of a manufacturing defect.

through fifth year

FULL

(on

models) For

or for the

costs to your home.

technician’s travel

five yearn from the date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of

charge, parts and seMce labor in

your home to repair or replace the

glass cooktop due to:

warranty seMce will be

provided by our

Centers or by our

Customer Care”

normal working hours.

SeMce

trip

during

● Cracking of the glass cooktop

due to thermal shock

Unit

●

of the glass

Should your appliance need

during warranty period or

● Wear off of the pattern on the glass

Cooktop

beyond,

800-GE-CARES

IS NOT

● Improper installation.

●Damage to the glass

●

trips to your home to

If you have an installation

caused by hardened spills of

teach you how to use the product.

problem, contact your dealer or

installer. You are responsible for

providing adequate electrical,

gas, exhausting and other

sugary materials or

plastic

Read your Use and Cars material.

If you then have any questions

about operating the product,

that are not cleaned

to the directions in the Use and

Care Guide.

Damage to the product due to

misuse or abuse.

please

your dealer or our

office at the

connecting facilities as described

in the Installation Instructions

provided with the product.

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

Damage to the glass cooktop

caused by use of cleaners other

●

Consumer

address below, or call, toll free:

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● Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended

purpose or used commercially.

● Damage to product caused

●

800.626.2000

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of God.

fire, floods or acts

than the cooktop

with the product.

provided

WARRANTOR IS NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not

exclusion or limitation of

damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

rights vary from state to state,

or your state’s General.

may not

to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have

what your rights are in your state, your or state consumer

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville,

40225

No.

-., . . . . . . . .

r-. r--- -.

fire extinguisher.

HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY

REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING-”

OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

● Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge

or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface unit,

—

be careful to avoid

Some cleansers can

● Do not leave children alone+

should

produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

is in use. They should never be allowed

When the cooktop is cool, use only Cook Top

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