UseandCareGuide
Halogen/Radiant Cooktop
Problem Solver.............................. 14
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Safety Instructions................... 3–5
GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000
Operating Instructions, Tips
Appliance Registration................................. 2
Canning Tips ................................................ 11
Controls....................................................... 7, 8
Cooktop Comparison.................................... 6
Cookware Tips ........................................ 9, 10
Features ........................................................... 5
Glass Cooktop Cleaning............................ 12
Consumer Services.................. 15
Important Phone Numbers....................... 15
Model and Serial Numbers ......................... 2
Removal of Packaging Tape ....................... 2
Warranty ....................................... Back Cover
Care and Cleaning................. 12, 13
Control Knobs.............................................. 13
Cooktop Frame............................................ 13
Glass Cooktop Cleaning............................ 12
Model: JP660
GE Appliances
164D2966P161-1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
When using electrical appliances, basic
• For your safety, never use your appliance
safety precautions should be followed,
including the following:
for warming or heating the room.
• Do not store flammable materials near
the cooktop.
• Have the installer show you the location
of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for
easy reference.
• DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in this guide.
• Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified
technician in accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
• Keep the hood and grease filters clean to
maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires.
• Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate on the cooktop.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your cooktop unless it is specifically
recommended in this guide. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
• Do not use water on grease fires.
Never pick up a flaming pan.
Turn the controls off. Smother a
flaming pan on surface unit by
• Before performing any service, DISCONNECT
THE COOKTOP POWER SUPPLY AT THE
HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY
REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING
OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
covering the pan completely with a well-fitting
lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use a multi-purpose
dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by
covering it with baking soda or, if available, by
using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher.
• 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.
• Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot
surface unit, be careful to avoid steam burns.
Some cleansers can produce noxious fumes if
applied to a hot surface.
• 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.
NOTE: We recommend that you avoid wiping
any surface unit areas until they have cooled and
the indicator light has gone off. Sugar spills are
the exception to this. Please see the Glass
Cooktop Cleaning section.
• Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance. Be careful when
reaching for items stored in cabinets over the
cooktop. Flammable material could be ignited if
brought in contact with hot surface unit and may
cause severe burns.
When the cooktop is cool, use only the
recommended cleaning cream to clean the cooktop.
• Do not operate the glass surface units if
the glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning
solution may penetrate a broken cooktop and
create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a
qualified technician immediately should your
glass cooktop become broken.
• Use only dry pot holders—moist or
damp pot holders on hot surfaces
may result in burns from steam. Do
not let pot holders touch hot surface
unit. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in
place of a pot holder. Such cloths can catch fire on
a hot surface unit.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
• Use care when touching the cooktop.
• Avoid scratching the glass cooktop.
The cooktop can be scratched with items
such as sharp instruments, rings or other
jewelry and rivets on clothing.
The glass surface of the cooktop will retain
heat after the controls have been turned off.
• Do not touch the surface units. These surfaces
may be hot enough to burn even though they are
dark in color. During and after use, do not touch,
or let clothing or other flammable materials
contact, the surface units or areas nearby surface
units; allow sufficient time for cooling first.
• Never use the glass cooktop surface as a
cutting board.
• Do not place or store items on top of the glass
cooktop surface when it is not in use.
• Be careful when placing spoons or other
stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface
when it is in use. They may become hot and
could cause burns.
Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop and
areas facing the cooktop.
• When cooking pork, follow the directions
exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least 170°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.
• Avoid heating an empty pan. Doing so may
damage the cooktop and the pan.
• Do not allow water, other liquids or grease
to remain on the cooktop or control panel.
• Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
• Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care Guide.
• Never leave the surface units unattended at
high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
• Keep cooktop clean and free of accumulation
of grease or spillovers which may ignite.
• Use proper pan size—select cookware having
flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface
unit’s heating area. The use of undersized
cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit
to direct contact and may result in ignition of
clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to
surface unit will also improve efficiency.
• To minimize the possibility of burns, always be
certain that the controls for all surface units are at
the off position and the entire glass surface is cool
before attempting to clean the cooktop.
• Always keep wooden and plastic utensils
and canned food a safe distance away from
your cooktop.
• Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially
a deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.
• Never heat unopened food containers.
Pressure buildup may make container burst
and cause injury.
• 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.
• Teach children not to play with controls or any
other part of 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 nearby
surface units.
• Always turn the surface unit controls off before
removing the cookware.
• Carefully watch for spillovers or overheating
of foods when frying at high or medium high
temperatures.
• Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance away
from your cooktop.
• When flaming foods are under the hood, turn
the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread
the flame.
• Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens a safe distance away
from your cooktop.
• 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.
• Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food on the cooktop when not in use.
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• Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat
frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause
spillovers when food is added.
• After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper towel to
remove all the cleaning cream residue.
• Read and follow all instructions and warnings
on the cleaning cream labels.
• If a combination of oils or fats will be used
in frying, stir together before heating, or as
fats melt slowly.
• Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the
smoking point.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
• Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on or
near your cooktop.
• To avoid possible damage to the cooking
surface, do not apply the cleaning cream to the
glass surface when it is hot.
FEATURES OF YOUR COOKTOP
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3
4
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Explained
on page
Feature Index
1 Radiant Surface Unit
3, 4, 6–12
3, 4, 7, 8, 13
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2 Radiant Surface Unit Control Knobs
3 Model and Serial Numbers
(Under the cooktop)
4 Glass Ceramic Cooktop
3–5, 9–13
3, 4, 8–12
3, 4, 8, 13
6, 7
5 Dual Radiant Surface Unit
6 Dual Radiant Surface Unit Control Knob
7 Surface UNIT ON Indicator Light
8 COIL SELECT Switch
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9 Halogen Surface Unit Control Knob
10 HOT SURFACE Indicator Lights
11 Halogen Surface Unit
8, 13
7
3, 4, 7, 9–12
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HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE
WITH YOUR OLD ONE?
Your new cooktop has a halogen/radiant glass ceramic
The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and
cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or
surface unit you have.
cooktop. If you are used to cooking with gas burners
or electric surface units, you will notice some
differences when you use the halogen/radiant cooktop.
The following chart will help you to understand the
differences between halogen/radiant cooktops and any
other type of cooktop you may have used in the past.
Type of Cooktop
Description
How It Works
Halogen/Radiant Radiant: Electric
Heat travels to the glass surface and then to the cookware, so pans must be flat
on the bottom for good cooking results. The glass cooktop stays hot enough to
continue cooking long after it is turned off. Remove the pan from the surface unit
if you want cooking to stop.
(Glass Ceramic)
Cooktop
coils under a glass-
ceramic cooktop.
Halogen: Quartz
tube filled with
halogen gas around
a tungsten wire
heating element
under a glass
ceramic cooktop.
Electric Coil
Flattened metal
tubing containing
electric resistance
wire suspended
over a drip pan.
Heats by direct contact with the pan and by heating the air under the pan. For
best cooking results, use good quality pans. Electric coils are more forgiving of
warped pans than halogen/radiant or solid disks. Heats up quickly but does not
change heat settings as quickly as gas or induction. Electric coils stay hot enough
to continue cooking for a short time after they are turned off.
Induction
High frequency
induction coils
under a glass
surface.
Pans must be made of ferrous metals (metal that attracts a magnet). Heat is
produced by a magnetic circuit between the coil and the pan. Heats up right away
and changes heat settings right away, like a gas cooktop. After turning the control
off, the glass cooktop is hot from the heat of the pan, but cooking stops right away.
Solid Disk
Gas Burners
Solid cast iron
disk sealed to the
cooktop surface.
Heats by direct contact with the pan, so pans must be flat on the bottom for good
cooking results. Heats up and cools down more slowly than electric coils. The
disk stays hot enough to continue cooking after it is turned off. Remove the pan
from the solid disk if you want the cooking to stop.
Regular or sealed
gas burners use
either LP gas
Flames heat the pans directly. Pan flatness is not critical to cooking results, but
pans should be well balanced. Gas burners heat the pan right away and change
heat settings right away. When you turn the control off, cooking stops right away.
or natural gas.
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HALOGEN/RADIANT SURFACE UNITS
General Information About Halogen/Radiant Surface Units
The halogen/radiant cooktop features heating units
beneath a smooth glass ceramic surface. The surface
units are shown by outlines on the glass.
It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or
surface on the glass ceramic surface when the surface
is cool.
Before you use the cooktop for the first time, clean it
with cleaning cream. This helps protect the top and
makes clean-up easier.
Avoid sliding pans on the glass cooktop. Pan edges
that are even slightly rough or grit on the cooktop can
cause scratches on the glass.
NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop
is used for the first time. It is caused by the heating of
new parts and insulating materials and will disappear
in a short time.
Even after the surface units are turned off, the glass
ceramic cooktop retains enough heat to continue
cooking. To avoid overcooking, remove pans from
the surface units when the food is cooked. Avoid
placing anything on the surface unit until it has
cooled completely.
When a surface unit is turned on, coils beneath the
surface unit radiate heat through the glass to the
cookware. The red glow of the coils will be visible
through the glass. It will take the surface unit a few
moments to heat up. The coil cycles on and off to
maintain your selected control setting. With poor
cookware, you will see frequent cycling of the unit
off and on. Good, flat cookware will minimize
the cycling.
The HOT SURFACE lights will stay lit until the
cooktop is safe to touch. It is not unusual for the lights
to stay lit for 30 minutes.
Use only flat-bottomed cookware. Do not let pots boil
dry. Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktop. An
overheated copper pot will leave a residue that will
permanently stain the glass.
HOT SURFACE
Sliding aluminum cookware across the glass may
leave metal marks. These metal marks will appear as
small scratches. They can be removed with cleaning
cream and a razor scraper.
CAUTION: When the surface controls are
turned off, the HOT SURFACE indicator light
will remain lit until the cooktop surface has
cooled to approximately 150°F. The glass ceramic
surface will retain heat after the indicator light
goes out. Use caution until the cooktop surface
has had time to cool.
Differences Between Halogen and Radiant Units
Although the radiant and halogen surface units cook
very much alike, there are some differences:
• Halogen units are much brighter than the radiant
units. Radiant units have a dull red glow.
• Halogen units have radiant coils in the
center that do not glow as brightly as
the outer halogen coils.
6″
6″
radiant
radiant
• Radiant coils take about 10 seconds
longer to glow than halogen units.
7″
6″/9″
dual
radiant
radiant
1
2
7 ⁄ ″
• The halogen knob clicks in every position.
The radiant clicks at OFF and HI.
halogen
• The halogen unit is invisible until it reaches the
mid-range settings. The radiant unit is visible at all
“on” settings.
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CONTROL KNOBS
Radiant Surface Unit
OFF
The control for the radiant surface
unit can be set anywhere between LO
and HI for an unlimited number of
heat settings.With the infinite switch
the coil cycles on and off to maintain
your selected control setting.
Settings:
HI
LO
HI—Quick start for cooking; brings water to a boil.
Medium High—(Setting halfway between HI and
MED) Fast fry, pan broil; maintains a fast boil on
large amounts of food.
MED—Sauté and brown; maintains a slow boil on
large amounts of food.
Medium Low—(Setting halfway between MED and
LO) Cook after starting at HI; cooks with little water
in covered pan.
MED
The control knob must be pushed in and turned
from the OFF position. When the control knobs
are in any position other than off, they may be
turned without pushing down.
LO—Steam rice, cereal; maintains serving temperature
Be sure you turn the control knob off when you finish
cooking. You will feel a “click” at the OFF position.
Cooktop temperatures increase with the number of
surface units that are on. With 3 or 4 units turned on,
surface temperatures are high so be careful when
touching the cooktop. The HOT SURFACE lights will
remain lit after the surface unit is off until the surface
is cool enough to touch.
of most foods. Slow cooking and simmering.
CAUTION: When the surface controls are turned
off, the HOT SURFACE indicator light will remain lit
until the cooktop surface has cooled to approximately
150°F. The glass ceramic surface will retain heat after
the indicator light goes out. Use caution until the
cooktop surface has had time to cool.
Radiant Dual Surface Unit and Control Knob
The right front radiant surface unit has 2 cooking
sizes to select from so you can match the size of the
unit to the size of the cookware you are using.
OFF
HI
LO
To use the large (9 inch) surface unit, turn the COIL
SELECT knob clockwise to the position marked
Push in and turn the control knob to the desired
setting. The unit will heat the entire area contained
by the larger circle.
.
MED
Dual
surface
unit
To use the small (6 inch) surface unit, turn the COIL
SELECT knob counterclockwise to the position
marked . Push in and turn the control knob to the
desired setting. The unit will only heat the area inside
the smaller circle.
Halogen Surface Unit
You may notice that the knob that
The ten-position halogen control produces the
following variation in cooking power.
OFF
HI
LO
operates the halogen surface unit
is slightly harder to turn than the
knob for the radiant surface unit.
This is due to the difference in
design between the two controls.
Switch
Settings
Position Brightness
of Lamp
Typical Heater
Power (%)
HI
10
9
Full
100
76
56
41
30
23
16
11
8
High
NOTE:
8
High
• The lowest three settings will produce no visible
evidence of the surface unit being on although
up to 11% of the total wattage is being generated.
On the lowest settings, the percentage of power may
not cause the HOT SURFACE lights to light. An
indicator light near the control knobs will glow
when any surface unit is on.
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Medium
Medium
Low
6
5
4
Low
3
Invisible
Invisible
Invisible
Invisible
2
LO
OFF
1
5
OFF
0
• The surface UNIT ON light will glow for all
positions except the off position.
• If the halogen/radiant cooktop is connected to 208
volts, you will notice some increase in cooking times.
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COOKWARE TIPS
Types of Cookware
The following information will help you choose
cookware which will give good performance.
Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron: recommended
Good conductivity. As long as the cookware is covered
completely with porcelain enamel, this cookware is
recommended. Cast iron retains heat, maximizing
energy efficiency, and provides smooth, even heat
distribution. Caution is recommended for cast iron
cookware that is not completely covered with smooth
porcelain enamel, as it may scratch the glass ceramic
cooktop.
Stainless Steel: recommended
Especially good with a sandwich clad bottom. The
sandwich bottom combines the benefits of stainless
steel (appearance, durability and stability) with the
advantages of aluminum or copper (heat conduction,
even heat distribution).
Aluminum: heavy weight recommended
Glass-ceramic: usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes
appear as scratches on the cooktop, but can be removed
if cleaned immediately. Because of its low melting
point, thin weight aluminum should not be used.
Stoneware: usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Copper Bottom: recommended
Good performance, but copper may leave residues
which can appear as scratches. The residues can be
removed, as long as the cooktop is cleaned immediately.
However, do not let these pots boil dry. Overheated
metal can bond to glass cooktops. An overheated
copper bottom pot will leave a residue that will
permanently stain the cooktop if not removed
immediately.
How to Check Pan Performance
Use of correct cookware can affect the cooking
performance and cleaning of your cooktop.
The correct cookware reduces the temperature of
the cooktop surface and minimizes the chance of
spillovers burning onto the cooktop.
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.
Another simple test to determine even heat distribution
across the cookware bottom is to put one inch of water
in the pan. Bring the water to a boil and observe the
location of bubbles as the water starts to boil.
Turn your pan upside
down on the countertop,
Good flat cookware will have an even distribution of
bubbles over the bottom surface area of the pan.
Bubbles localized in only a portion of the bottom
indicate uneven contact of the pan to the surface unit,
uneven heat transfer or an unsuitable pan.
place a ruler flat against
the pan surface. The
bottom of the pan and the
straight edge of the ruler
should fit flush against each other all the way across.
Turn the ruler a full 360 degrees, checking for any
space between the ruler and the bottom of the pan.
Use pans that match the diameter of the surface
unit. Cooking performance will not be as good if
the cookware is either smaller or larger than the
surface unit.
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COOKWARE TIPS
(continued)
• Place only dry pans on the
surface units. Do not place
lids on the surface units,
particularly wet lids.
• Do not use woks that have
support rings. This type
of wok will not heat on
halogen/radiant surface units.
• Some special cooking procedures require specific
cookware such as pressure cookers, deep fat fryers,
etc. All cookware must have flat bottoms and be the
correct size.
• We recommend that you use
only a flat-bottomed wok.
They are available at your
local retail store. The bottom
of the wok should have the same diameter
as the surface unit to insure proper contact.
SPECIAL CAUTIONS FOR GLASS COOKTOPS
• Never cook directly on the
glass. Always use cookware.
• Do not slide cookware
across the cooktop because
it can scratch the glass—
the glass is scratch
SURFACE
DRAGGING
COOKING
resistant, not scratch proof.
• Do not use the surface as a
cutting board.
• Always place the pan in the
center of the surface unit
you are cooking on.
CUTTING
OFF CENTER
• Don’t store heavy items
above the cooktop. If they
drop onto the cooktop, they
can cause damage.
DROPPING
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HOME CANNING TIPS
Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of the surface unit’s
HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER
CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS
FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER
THAN WATER. Most syrup or sauce mixtures—and
all types of frying—cook at temperatures much higher
than boiling water. Such temperatures could
circle are not recommended for most surface cooking.
However, when canning with water-bath or pressure
canner, larger-diameter pots may be used. This is
because boiling water temperatures (even under
pressure) are not harmful to the cooktop surfaces
surrounding the surface units.
eventually harm the glass cooktop surfaces.
Observe the Following Points in Canning
1. Be sure the canner fits over the center of the
surface unit. If your cooktop or its location does not
allow the canner to be centered on the surface unit,
use smaller diameter pots for good canning results.
3. When canning, use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources. Reliable recipes and procedures
are available from the manufacturer of your canner;
manufacturers of glass jars for canning, such as
Ball and Kerr; and the United States Department of
Agriculture Extension Service.
2. Flat-bottomed canners must be used. Do not use
canners with flanged or rippled bottoms (often
found in enamelware) because they don’t make
enough contact with the surface units and take
a long time to boil water.
4. Remember that canning is a process that generates
large amounts of steam. To avoid burns from steam
or heat, be careful when canning.
NOTE: If your house has low voltage, canning may
take longer than expected, even though directions
have been carefully followed. The process time will
be shortened by:
RIGHT
WRONG
(1) using a pressure canner, and
Flat-bottomed canners are required
for glass cooktops.
(2) starting with HOT tap water for fastest
heating of large quantities of water.
CAUTION:
What is a Temperature Limiter?
Safe canning requires that harmful microorganisms
are destroyed and that the jars are sealed completely.
When canning foods in a water-bath canner, a gentle
but steady boil must be maintained for the required
time. When canning foods in a pressure canner, the
pressure must be maintained for the required time.
Every halogen and radiant surface unit has a
Temperature Limiter. The Temperature Limiter
protects the glass ceramic surface from getting
too hot.
The Temperature Limiter may turn off the
elements if:
After you have adjusted the controls, it is very
important to make sure the prescribed boil or
pressure levels are maintained for the required time.
• The pan boils dry.
• The pan bottom is not flat.
• The pan is off center.
• There is no pan on the unit.
The cooktop surface units have temperature limiters
that prevent the glass cooktop from getting too hot.
If the bottom of your canner is not flat, the surface
unit can overheat, triggering the temperature
limiters to turn the unit off for a time. This will stop
the boil or reduce the pressure in the canner.
Since you must make sure to process the canning jars
for the prescribed time, with no interruption in
processing time, do not can on any of the cooktop
surface units if your canner is not flat enough.
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GLASS COOKTOP CLEANING
Cleaning of glass cooktops is different from cleaning
SPECIAL CARE: Sugary spillovers (such as jellies,
fudge, candy syrups) or melted plastics can cause
pitting of the surface of your cooktop (not covered by
the warranty) unless the spill is removed while still
hot. Special care should be taken when removing
hot substances. Follow these instructions carefully
and remove soil while spill is still hot.
a standard porcelain finish. To maintain and protect
the surface of your new glass cooktop follow these
basic steps.
Before you use the cooktop for the first time, clean
it with cleaning cream. This helps protect the top
and makes clean-up easier.
1. Turn off all surface units affected by the spillover.
DAILY CLEANING: Use only a recommended
cleaning cream, such as Cerama Brite or Cooktop
Cleaning Creme, on the glass cooktop.
Remove hot pans.
2. Wearing an oven mitt, hold the
razor scraper at a 30° angle to the
cooktop and scrape hot spill to a
cool area outside the surface unit.
For normal, light soil:
1. Rub a few drops (less is better) of the cleaning cream
onto soiled area using a damp paper towel. Buff with
a dry paper towel until all soil and cream are removed.
Frequent cleaning leaves a protective coating which
is essential in preventing scratches and abrasions.
3. With the spill in a cool area, use a dry paper towel
to remove any excess. Any spillover remaining
should be left until the surface of the cooktop has
cooled.
2. Clean the surface with the cleaning cream after
Do not continue to use the soiled surface unit until all
of the spillover has been removed. Follow the steps
under Heavy Soil to continue the cleaning process.
each use.
For heavy, burned on soil:
1. Apply a few drops of the cleaning cream to the
COOKTOP SEAL: To clean the cooktop seal, let a wet
cloth rest on it for a few minutes, then wipe clean. Use
a mild detergent if needed. Do not use a knife or any
sharp object on the seal because it will cut or damage it.
(cool) soiled area.
2. Using a damp paper towel, rub the cream into the
burned on area. As with any burned on spill, this
may require some effort.
GENERAL INFORMATION: As the cleaning
cream cleans, it leaves a protective coating on the
cooktop surface. This coating helps to prevent build-
up of mineral deposits (water spots) and will make
future cleaning easier. Dishwashing detergents
remove this protective coating and therefore make the
cooktop more susceptible to staining.
3. Carefully scrape soil with razor scraper. Hold
scraper at a 30° angle against the glass cooktop.
4. If any soil remains, repeat the steps listed above. For
additional protection, after all soil has been removed,
polish the entire surface with the cleaning cream.
5. Buff with a dry paper towel.
To conveniently order more cream and/or scrapers
for cleaning your glass cooktop, please call our toll
free number:
NOTE:
• Using a razor scraper will not damage the surface
if the 30° angle is maintained.
National Parts Center
800-626-2002
• Be sure to use a new, sharp razor scraper. Do not use
a dull or nicked blade.
Cleaner
# WX10X300
# WX5X1614
# WB64X5027
Scraper
Cream and scraper kit
• Store the razor scraper out of reach of children.
PRECAUTIONS
• If you slide aluminum or copper cookware across
the surface of your cooktop, they may leave metal
markings which appear as scratches. If this should
happen, use the razor scraper and cleaning cream to
remove these markings. Failure to remove these
residues immediately may leave permanent marks.
• If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum, copper or
enamel are allowed to boil dry, the overlay may bond
with the glass cooktop and leave a black discoloration.
This should be removed immediately before heating
again or the discoloration may be permanent.
•
Most cleaners contain ammonia, chemicals and abrasives
which can damage the surface of your cooktop. Use only
the recommended cleaning cream for proper cleaning
and protection of your glass cooktop.
• Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable using
the cleaning cream or full strength white vinegar.
• Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent film
on the cooktop. The cleaning cream will remove this
discoloration.
Read and follow all instructions and warnings
on the cleaning cream labels.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Proper care and cleaning are important so your halogen/radiant cooktop will
give you efficient and satisfactory service. If soil, mineral deposits from
evaporated water spills or metal rub-off from aluminum cookware is not
removed, it will burn on the glass cooktop surface and cause permanent
discoloration.
Follow these directions carefully in caring for your cooktop to assure safe
and proper maintenance.
Be sure that the surface unit control knobs are turned off and that the
entire cooktop is cool before cleaning. Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a
hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically
attack the glass surface.
BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF AND ALL SURFACES
ARE COOL BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE COOKTOP.
Control Knobs
It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each
Molded Rib
use. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and
water, rinse with clean water and polish dry with a
soft cloth.
Spring Clip
Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers,
plastic scouring pads or oven cleansers on the control
panel—they will damage the finish. A 50/50 solution
of vinegar and hot water works well.
Clear Groove in Stem
The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
The knob stem has a groove in each side. The groove
on one side has a spring clip. The other groove is
clear (see illustration). Check the inside of the knob
and find the molded rib.
Before removing the knobs for cleaning, please
note that the knobs are in the proper OFF position.
When replacing the knobs, check the OFF position
to insure proper placement.
Wash the knobs in soap and water or a vinegar and
hot water solution but do not soak.
Replace the knob by fitting the molded rib inside
the knob into the clear groove on the stem.
Cooktop Frame
Use the same cleaning methods as those described for the glass ceramic top
with the exception of using a scraper. Do not scrape the frame as this will
damage the metal surface.
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QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SURFACE UNITS WILL NOT • You must use pans which are absolutely flat. If light can be seen between the
MAINTAIN A ROLLING
BOIL OR FRYING RATE
IS NOT FAST ENOUGH
pan bottom and a straight edge, the surface units will not transfer heat properly.
• Pan bottoms should closely match the diameter of the surface unit selected.
COOKTOP FEELS HOT
• The glass cooktop surfaces may seem hotter than you are used to.
This is normal. Make sure flat-bottomed pans are used.
FOODS COOK SLOWLY
• Improper cookware being used. Pan bottoms should be flat, fairly heavy weight
and the same diameter as the surface unit selected.
SURFACE UNITS DO
NOT WORK PROPERLY
• Difficulty may be in the main distribution panel of your house, caused by a
blown cooktop-circuit fuse, a tripped cooktop-circuit breaker, the main fuse or
the main circuit breaker, depending on the nature of the power supply. If a
circuit breaker is involved, reset it. If the control box uses fuses, the cooktop
fuse (a cartridge-type) should be changed, BUT ONLY BY SOMEONE
FAMILIAR WITH ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS. If after performing one of these
procedures, the fuse blows or circuit breaker trips again, call for service.
NOTE: Apartment tenants or condominium owners should ask their building
management to perform this check before calling for service.
• Cooktop surface unit controls are not properly set, or the wrong control knob
is set for the surface unit you are using.
TINY SCRATCHES
(may appear as cracks)
OR ABRASIONS ON
RADIANT COOKTOP
GLASS SURFACE
• Incorrect cleaning methods have been used, cookware with rough bottoms
have been used, or coarse particles (salt or sand) were between the cookware
and the surface of the cooktop. Use recommended cleaning procedures, be sure
cookware bottoms and cookware are clean before use, and use cookware with
smooth bottoms. Tiny scratches are not removable but will become less visible
in time as a result of cleaning.
METAL MARKINGS
(may appear as scratches)
• Do not slide aluminum cookware across the surface. Use recommended
cleaning procedure to remove marks.
• Incorrect cleaning materials have been used, encrusted boilovers or grease spatters
remain on the surface. Use a razor scraper and recommended cleaning procedure.
DARK STREAKS OR SPECKS • Use a razor scraper and recommended cleaning procedure.
AREAS OF
DISCOLORATION
ON COOKTOP
• Marks from aluminum and copper pans as well as mineral deposits from water
or food can be removed with the cleaning cream.
HOT SUGAR MIXTURES/
PLASTIC MELTED TO
THE SURFACE
• See the Glass Cooktop Cleaning section.
FREQUENT CYCLING
OFF AND ON OF RADIANT
SURFACE UNITS
• Incorrect cookware used. Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling.
CONTROL KNOB
WILL NOT TURN
• When the knob is at the OFF position, it must be pushed in before it can be
turned. When the knob is at any other position, it can be turned without being
pushed in.
If you need more help…call, toll free:
GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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We’ll Be There
With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need
information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!
GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000
Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center®
information service is available to help. Your call—and your question—will be
answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer
Center® service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In-Home Repair Service
800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)
A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,
scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your con-
venience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays).
Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out—so most
repairs can be handled in just one visit.
For Customers With Special Needs…
2’ 6"
TBXTOLITE
ON WALL
SINGLE CONTROL
FAUCET
800.626.2000
6’ 10"
8"
5"
6"
5"
7"
1’ 0"
Upon request, GE will provide
Braille controls for a variety of GE
appliances, and a brochure to
assist in planning a barrier-free
kitchen for persons with limited
mobility. To obtain these items,
free of charge, call 800.626.2000.
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have
access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may
call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) to request
information or service.
1/8
3’ "
FLUORESCENT
FIXTURE
THIS LIGHT CAN
BE INSTALLED
IN BOTTOM OF
WALL CABINETS
2’ 10"
SECTION A-A
R SHALLOW DEPTH SINKS (6") WITH REAR DRAIN.
SINK SHOULD ALSO BE UNDERCOATED
SCALE 1’ 1"
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Service Contracts
800-626-2224
You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there
after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still
in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract,
you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.
Parts and Accessories
800-626-2002
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances
can have parts or accessories sent directly to their home.
The GE parts system provides access to over 47,000
parts…and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully
warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards
are accepted.
User maintenance instructions contained in this guide
cover procedures intended 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.
Staple sales slip or cancelled check
here. Proof of original purchase date
is needed to obtain service
under warranty.
YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC COOKTOP
WARRANTY
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY
WHAT IS COVERED
**********************
This warranty is extended to the
original purchaser and any
For the second through fifth year
from date of original purchase, we
will provide, free of charge, a
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace any
part of the cooktop that fails
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use in
the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington, D.C. In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITED because you must pay
to ship the product to the service
shop or for the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.
replacement glass cooktop due to:
• Cracking of the glass cooktop due
to thermal shock
because of a manufacturing defect.
• Discoloration of the glass cooktop
• Wear off of the pattern on the
glass cooktop
• Cracking of the rubber seal
between the glass cooktop and
the porcelain edge
All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer Care® servicers during
normal working hours.
• Burn out of any of the radiant
surface units
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period or
beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
For this limited additional four-year
warranty, you pay for the service
trip to your home and all service
labor charges.
• Service trips to your home to
• Damage to the glass cooktop
caused by the use of cleaners
other than the recommended
cleaning cream provided with
the product.
• Damage to the glass cooktop
caused by hardened spills of
sugary materials or melted plastic
that are not cleaned according
to the directions in the Use and
Care guide.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product, please
contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000
consumer information service
• Damage to the product due to
misuse or abuse.
• Improper installation.
If you have an installation
• Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended
purpose or used commercially.
• Damage to the product caused
by accident, fire, floods or
acts of God.
problem, contact your dealer or
installer. You are responsible for
providing adequate electrical, gas,
exhausting and other connecting
facilities as described in the
Installation Instructions provided
with the product.
WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
• Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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