GE JP980 User Manual

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2–4  
Owner’s Manual  
Operating Instructions  
JP950  
JP980  
Cookware Tips . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11  
Dual Surface Element . . . . . . . . 7  
Features of Your Cooktop . . . . . .5  
Kitchen Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Locking the Cooktop . . . . . . . . .9  
Pan Detection Feature . . . . . . . . .9  
Pan Sizing Feature . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Surface Elements . . . . . . . . . . 6–9  
Warmer Surface Element . . . . . .7  
Care and Cleaning  
Control Lock Pad . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14  
Packaging Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . 15, 16  
Consumer Support  
Consumer Support . . . Back Cover  
Product Registration . . . . . . 17, 18  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Write the model and serial  
numbers here:  
Model # ______________  
Serial # ______________  
You can find them on a label  
under the cooktop.  
49-80278 12-04 JR  
WARNING!  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
I Do not touch glass ceramic surface  
elements while cooking. This surface may  
be hot enough to burn even though it may  
appear dark in color. During and after use,  
do not touch, or let clothing or other  
flammable materials contact the cooking  
surface. Note the hot indicator lights and  
allow sufficient time for cooling first.  
I If a combination of oils or fats will be used  
in frying, stir together before heating, or as  
fats melt slowly.  
I Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.  
I Use a deep-fat thermometer whenever  
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond  
the smoking point.  
I Hot surfaces may include both the cooktop I Never try to move a pan of hot fat,  
and areas facing the cooktop.  
especially a deep-fat fryer. Wait until the fat  
is cool.  
I To minimize the possibility of burns,  
ignition of flammable materials and  
spillage, the handle of a container should  
be turned toward the center of the  
cooktop without extending over any  
nearby surface elements.  
I Do not store flammable materials near  
the cooktop.  
I Keep the hood and grease filters clean to  
maintain good venting and to avoid grease  
fires.  
I Always turn off the surface element control  
I Do not store or use combustible materials,  
gasoline or other flammable vapors and  
liquids in the vicinity of this or any  
appliance.  
before removing the cookware.  
I Use proper pan size—select cookware  
having flat bottoms large enough to cover  
the surface element heating element. The  
use of undersized cookware will expose a  
portion of the surface element to direct  
contact and may result in ignition of  
clothing. Proper relationship of cookware  
to surface element will also improve  
efficiency.  
I Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s  
Manual.  
I Do not leave paper products, cooking  
utensils or food on the cooktop when not  
in use.  
I Keep cooktop clean and free of  
accumulation of grease or spillovers  
which may ignite.  
I Never leave surface elements unattended  
at high heat settings. Boilovers may cause  
smoking and greasy spillovers may ignite.  
I Never heat unopened food containers.  
Pressure buildup may make container  
burst and cause injury.  
I Glass and ceramic cookware is not  
recommended for use with your radiant  
ceramic glass cooktop.  
I Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings  
I Keep an eye on foods being fried at high  
on or near your cooktop.  
or medium-high heat settings.  
I Never use your appliance for warming or  
I 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.  
heating the room.  
I Avoid placing any objects on or near the  
keypads in order to prevent accidental  
activation of the cooktop controls.  
I Use little fat for effective shallow or  
deep-fat frying. Filling the pan too full of  
fat can cause spillovers when food is added.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.  
WARNING!  
RADIANT SURFACE ELEMENTS  
Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the  
controls have been turned off.  
I Avoid scratching the glass cooktop.  
The cooktop can be scratched with items  
such as sharp instruments, rings or other  
jewelry.  
the cooktop. See the Locking the Cooktop  
section for details. If a wet sponge or cloth  
is used to wipe spills on a hot surface  
element, be careful to avoid steam burns.  
Some cleansers can produce noxious  
fumes if applied to a hot surface.  
I Never use the glass cooktop surface as a  
cutting board.  
I NOTE: We recommend that you avoid  
wiping any surface element areas until they  
have cooled and the indicator light has  
gone off. Sugar spills are the exception to  
this. Please see the Cleaning the glass  
cooktop section.  
I Do not place or store items on top of the  
glass cooktop surface when it is not in use.  
I 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.  
I When the cooktop is cool, use only  
CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop  
Cleaner and the CERAMA BRYTE®  
Cleaning Pad to clean the cooktop.  
I Avoid heating an empty pan. Doing so may  
damage the cooktop and the pan.  
I Do not allow water, other liquids or grease  
to remain on the cooktop.  
I To avoid possible damage to the cooking  
surface, do not apply the cleaning cream  
to the glass surface when it is hot.  
I Do not operate the glass surface elements  
if the glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning  
solution may penetrate a broken cooktop  
and create a risk of electrical shock.  
I After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper  
towel to remove all the cleaning cream  
residue.  
Contact a qualified technician immediately  
should your glass cooktop become broken.  
I Read and follow all instructions and  
I Spilled or burnt-on foods may cause  
accidental activation or deactivation of the  
keypad. Clean the keypad thoroughly, and  
controls will resume normal operation.  
warnings on the cleaning cream labels.  
I Large scratches or impacts to cooktops can  
lead to broken or shattered glass.  
I Use care when touching the cooktop. The  
glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat  
after the controls have been turned OFF.  
I To prevent accidental activation of the  
cooktop, do not place any objects on or  
near the keypad.  
I Do not stand on the glass cooktop.  
I Clean the cooktop with caution. Always  
lock the control panel using the control  
lock feature and wait until the entire glass  
surface is cool before attempting to clean  
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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Features of your cooktop.  
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.  
JP980  
JP950  
Feature Index (Features and appearances may vary.)  
Single Surface Element  
Explained on page  
6
8
7
6
7
8
9
9
9
9
Warmer Surface Element  
Dual Surface Element  
Single Surface Element Control Pad  
Dual Surface Element Control Pad  
Warmer Surface Element Control Pad  
Kitchen Timer Control Pad  
Pan Sensor Control Pad  
Control Lock Pad  
Hot Surface Indicator Lights (one for each surface element)  
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Using the surface elements.  
Your new Profile Cooktop makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience, and kitchen planning flexibility. Whether you  
chose it for its purity of design, assiduous attention to detail, or for both of these reasons—you’ll find that your Profile  
cooktop’s superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come.  
This cooktop contains several new features such as pan detection and pan sizing. The touch controls give you precise  
control of the surface elements. You can quickly switch between a steady low heat and full power or any setting in  
between. The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your cooktop properly.  
NOTE: Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.  
About the radiant surface elements…  
The radiant cooktop features heating  
SURFACE  
COOKING  
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.  
elements beneath a smooth glass surface.  
Cooktop temperatures increase with  
the number of surface elements that  
are on. With 3 or 4 elements turned on,  
cooktop temperatures are high. Always  
use caution when touching it.  
It is safe to place hot cookware (from  
the oven or surface) on the glass cooktop  
when the surface is cool. Never place  
cookware on the control area.  
Never cook directly on the glass.  
Always use cookware.  
The indicator lights will come on next  
to the Warmer and Dual burners when  
activated. Lights also activate for the Pan  
Detect and Control Lock features when  
they are turned on. The indicator lights  
will go off when the surface element or  
feature is turned off.  
OFF CENTER  
Even after the surface elements are  
turned off, the glass cooktop retains  
enough heat to continue cooking. To  
avoid overcooking, remove pans from  
the surface elements when the food is  
cooked. Avoid placing utensils that could  
become hot or plastics that could melt  
on the surface element until it has cooled  
completely.  
Always center the pan on the surface  
element you are using.  
The appropriate HOT SURFACE indicator  
light will glow when its corresponding  
radiant element is turned on and will  
remain on until the surface has cooled  
to approximately 150°F.  
DRAGGING  
IWater stains (mineral deposits) are removable  
using the cleaning cream or full strength white  
vinegar.  
NOTE:  
IUse of window cleaner may leave an  
iridescent film on the cooktop. The cleaning  
cream will remove this discoloration.  
Hot surface indicator light will:  
ICome on when the surface element is  
turned on.  
IStay on even after the element is turned off.  
IGlow brightly until the element has cooled  
below 150°F.  
Do not slide cookware across the  
control or cooktop surface because  
it can scratch the glass. The glass is  
scratch-resistant, not scratchproof.  
IDon’t store heavy items above the cooktop.  
If they drop onto the cooktop, they can cause  
damage.  
IDo not use the surface as a cutting board.  
Radiant Surface Elements  
The controls for the radiant surface  
elements allow for 11 different heat  
settings: Low, 1–9 and High. The heating  
element may not visibly glow at low heat  
settings.  
NOTE: This cooktop has a rapid heat-up feature.  
IIf the cooktop is cool when turned on, it will  
glow red for a short period of time until the  
desired power setting is reached.  
IIf the cooktop is already warm, the rapid  
heat-up feature may not activate.  
The surface heating element will cycle on  
and off to maintain your selected control  
setting.  
Each radiant surface element has a  
temperature limiter which protects the  
glass cooktop from getting too hot.  
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Single Surface Element  
ON  
To turn off a single surface element,  
touch the ON/OFF pad again.  
To turn on a single surface element:  
OFF  
Touch the ON/OFF pad, then touch  
the (+)/(-) pad.  
OR  
Use the (+)/(-) pad to choose the  
desired power setting. The control  
will beep each time a pad is touched.  
Dual Surface Element  
ON  
OFF  
The dual surface element has a pan  
sizing sensor which will automatically set  
the small or large surface element to  
match the size of your pan (see the Using  
Pan Sizing section). To override the  
automatic pan sizing sensor and select  
the small or large surface element:  
Touch the SIZE SELECT pad once to  
turn on the large surface element.  
Touch the pad again to turn on the  
small surface element.  
OR  
When the indicator light next to the  
SIZE SELECT pad is on, the large surface  
element is on. When it is off, the small  
surface element is on.  
Touch the dual surface element  
ON/OFF pad.  
SIZE SELECT  
To turn the dual surface element off,  
touch the ON/OFF pad.  
Use the (+)/(-) pad to set the desired  
power setting.  
Warmer Surface Element  
ON  
OFF  
To turn on the warmer surface element:  
CAUTION: Do not warm food on the WARMER  
for more than two hours.  
Touch the ON/OFF pad, then touch  
the WARMER pad. The surface  
element will turn on to warmer  
power setting W1 (low).  
Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic  
may melt onto the surface and be very difficult  
to remove.  
WARMER  
Use only cookware recommended for top-of-range  
cooking.  
Use the (+)/(-) pad to choose  
additional settings of W2(medium)  
and W3 (high).  
OR  
The WARMER will keep hot, cooked food  
at serving temperature. Always start with  
hot food. Do not use to heat cold food.  
Placing uncooked or cold food on surface  
warmer could result in foodborne illness.  
To turn off the warmer power settings,  
touch the ON/OFF pad. To change from  
the warmer settings to regular cooking  
settings, press the WARMER pad. The  
surface element will be on power setting  
L (low). The surface element may then  
be set to the desired setting using the  
(+)/(-) pads. To turn off the surface  
element, touch the ON/OFF pad again.  
For best results, all food on the  
WARMER should be covered with a lid or  
aluminum foil. When warming pastries  
or breads, the cover should be vented to  
allow moisture to escape.  
Always use potholders or oven mitts when  
removing food from the WARMER as  
cookware and plates will be hot.  
Food Type  
Breads/Pastries  
Sauces  
Soups (cream)  
Stews  
Vegetables  
Hot Beverages  
Soups (liquid)  
Control Setting  
W1  
W2  
W2  
W2  
W2  
W3  
W3  
(LOW)  
(Medium)  
(Medium)  
(Medium)  
(Medium)  
(HIGH)  
A hot surface indicator light will glow  
when the glass surface is hot and will  
remain on until the surface has cooled  
below 150°F.  
(HIGH)  
The chart above shows initial suggested settings  
only. The temperature, type and amount of food,  
and the time held will affect the quality of the  
food.  
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Using the surface elements.  
Fault Code (“F” and a number in the display)  
If an error occurs in the control  
After cooling, touch the CONTROL  
LOCK pad again to reset the control.  
Again attempt to set the control to  
the desired cooking setting.  
operation, a fault code will flash “F”  
with a number in the display and the  
control will produce an audible sound.  
To correct:  
If the fault code is still not cleared,  
turn off the cooktop power at the  
circuit breaker or fuse box for one  
minute.  
Touch the CONTROL LOCK pad to  
reset the control.  
Attempt to set the control to the  
desired cooking setting.  
If the fault code reappears, call for  
service.  
If the fault code is not cleared, allow  
the cooktop to cool completely.  
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How to Lock the Cooktop  
and the Control Lock light will turn on,  
indicating that the cooktop is locked.  
If the cooktop is locked while the surface  
elements or timer are in use, they will  
automatically turn off.  
CONTROL  
LOCK  
IMPORTANT: As a convenience, you  
can lock the entire cooktop at any time  
when it is not in use or before cleaning.  
Locking the cooktop will prevent surface  
elements from being turned on  
accidentally.  
To unlock:  
To lock the cooktop:  
Touch and hold the CONTROL LOCK pad  
for 3 seconds.  
A two-beep signal will sound, the word  
“LOCK” will appear in the TIMER display,  
Touch and hold the CONTROL LOCK pad  
again for 3 seconds.  
A two-beep signal will sound, and the  
Control Lock light will go out, indicating  
that the cooktop is unlocked.  
How to Operate the Kitchen Timer  
ON  
OFF  
After you have chosen your desired time,  
the timer will automatically start to count  
down from the hours/minutes that you  
have selected. After the timer counts  
down to the last minute, it will count  
down in seconds until 00:00. After the  
time has run out, the control will beep  
twice every five seconds until the timer is  
turned off. Touch the ON/OFF pad to turn  
the timer off.  
NOTE: The kitchen timer will NOT turn off the  
surface elements when the time reaches 00:00.  
TIMER  
OR  
To operate the kitchen timer, use the  
pads below the TIMER display.  
Touch the ON/OFF pad and then  
touch the (+)/(-) pad to choose the  
desired time setting. If the (+)/(-) pad is  
held for several seconds, the timer will  
increase or decrease at a faster rate.  
Using the Pan Detection Feature  
PAN  
This feature automatically turns off a  
surface element after 60 seconds if a pan  
is absent from the surface element. The  
power level display will flash until the  
surface element automatically turns off  
when the control detects the absence  
of a pan.  
detection is on, and if the light is off,  
pan detection is off. When the pan  
detection feature is disabled, the pan  
sizing feature is also disabled.  
NOTES:  
I For this feature to work properly, the  
pan diameter must be greater than 4.0  
inches and centered on the surface  
element.  
To activate and deactivate pan detection for  
all surface elements:  
Touch the PAN pad. (At least one surface  
element must be on.) The display will  
flash “PAN ON” when the pan detection  
feature is on.  
A signal will sound and a light next to  
the PAN pad will indicate whether the  
feature is active. If the light is on, pan  
I This feature may not operate properly  
with rounded, curved or warped pan  
bottoms (see the Types of Cookware  
section).  
I This feature will not work with  
glass-ceramic/stoneware cookware  
(see the Types of Cookware section).  
Using Pan Sizing  
PAN  
This feature is only used on the dual  
surface element when the pan detection  
feature is enabled. When a small pan is  
placed on the surface element, the small  
surface element will activate. When a pan  
larger than 6.0 inches is placed on the  
surface element, the large surface  
element will automatically activate. This  
feature may be overridden for a single  
cooking session while leaving the pan  
detection feature active (see Dual Surface  
Element section).  
To turn off this feature and the pan detection  
feature:  
Touch the PAN pad.  
The light next to the pad will go out,  
indicating that pan features are turned off.  
NOTE: The pan must be centered over the  
surface element for this feature to work properly.  
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Selecting types of cookware.  
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.  
PAN  
Pan Detection/Sizing will work properly with these types of cookware.  
PAN  
PAN  
x
Pan Detection/Sizing will not work with these types of pans.  
PAN  
PAN  
Stainless Steel:  
recommended  
Porcelain Enamel-Covered Cast Iron:  
recommended  
Check pans for flat bottoms by  
using a straight edge.  
As long as the cookware is covered  
completely with porcelain enamel, this  
cookware is recommended. Caution is  
recommended for cast-iron cookware  
that is not completely covered with  
smooth porcelain enamel, since it may  
scratch the glass ceramic cooktop.  
PAN  
Aluminum:  
heavyweight recommended  
Good conductivity. Aluminum residue  
sometimes appears as scratches on the  
cooktop but can be removed if cleaned  
immediately. Because of its low melting  
point, thin weight aluminum should not  
be used.  
PAN  
Glass-Ceramic/Stoneware:  
x
not recommended  
Poor performance. May scratch the  
surface.  
Copper:  
recommended  
NOTE: Use pans that match the diameter  
of the surface element. Cooking performance  
will not be as good if the cookware is either  
smaller or larger than the surface element.  
PAN  
Copper Bottoms:  
usable, but not recommended  
Pans with copper bottoms may leave  
residue appearing as scratches. Remove  
any residue immediately after use. Do not  
let a pot boil dry. Overheated metal can  
bond to the glass cooktop and leave a  
permanent stain if it is not removed  
immediately.  
Pans with rounded, curved,  
ridged or warped bottoms are not  
recommended. Pan Detection/Sizing  
may not work properly with these  
types of pans.  
For Best Results  
I Place only dry pans on the surface  
elements. Do not place lids on the  
surface elements, particularly wet lids.  
I Some special cooking procedures  
require specific cookware such as  
pressure cookers, deep-fat fryers, etc.  
All cookware must have flat bottoms  
that match the size of the surface  
elements.  
I Do not use woks that have support  
rings. This type of wok will not heat on  
glass surface elements.  
Do not place wet pans  
on the glass cooktop.  
I Use only a flat-bottomed wok,  
available from many popular cookware  
manufacturers. The bottom of the wok  
should have the same diameter as the  
surface element to insure proper  
contact.  
Do not use woks with support  
rings on the glass cooktop.  
Use flat-bottomed woks  
on the glass cooktop.  
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Observe the Following Points in Canning  
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  
Remember that canning is a  
process that generates large  
amounts of steam. To avoid burns  
from steam or heat, be careful  
when canning.  
Right!  
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:  
surface elements.  
HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE-  
DIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER  
LARGE-DIAMETER POTS FOR  
FRYING OR BOILING FOODS  
OTHER THAN WATER. Most syrup  
or sauce mixtures—and all types of  
frying—cook at temperatures much  
higher than boiling water. Such  
temperatures could eventually harm  
the glass cooktop surfaces.  
Wrong!  
Note: Flat-bottomed canners are  
required for glass cooktops.  
(1) using a pressure canner, and  
(2) starting with HOT tap water for fastest  
heating of large quantities of water.  
CAUTION:  
I 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.  
Be sure the canner fits over the  
center of the surface element.  
If your cooktop or its location  
does not allow the canner to be  
centered on the surface element,  
use smaller-diameter pots for  
good canning results.  
I 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.  
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 elements and  
take a long time to boil water.  
I 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  
cooktop surface element if your canner  
is not flat.  
When canning, use recipes  
and procedures from reputable  
sources. Reliable recipes and  
procedures are available from  
the manufacturer of your canner;  
manufacturers of glass jars for  
canning, such as Ball and Kerr  
brand; and the United States  
Department of Agriculture  
Extension Service.  
11  
Care and cleaning of the cooktop.  
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.  
How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape  
Carefully grasp a corner of the protective  
shipping film with your fingers and slowly  
peel it from the appliance surface. Do  
not use any sharp items to remove the  
film. Remove all of the film before using  
the appliance for the first time.  
NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from all  
parts before using the cooktop. It cannot be  
removed if it is baked on.  
To assure no damage is done to the  
finish of the product, the safest way to  
remove the adhesive from packaging tape  
on new appliances is an application of a  
household liquid dishwashing detergent.  
Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak.  
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Cleaning the glass cooktop.  
Control Lock Pad  
As a convenience, you can lock the  
CONTROL  
LOCK  
Begin by locking the cooktop; see  
the Locking the Cooktop section. Use  
the same cleaning methods as those  
described for the glass-ceramic top.  
entire cooktop at any time when it is  
not in use or before cleaning.  
Locking the cooktop will prevent  
surface elements from being turned  
on accidently.  
Normal Daily Use Cleaning  
ONLY use CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic  
Cooktop Cleaner on the glass cooktop.  
Other creams may not be as effective.  
Shake the cleaning cream well.  
Apply a few drops of CERAMA  
BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner  
directly to the cooktop.  
To maintain and protect the surface of  
your glass cooktop, follow these steps:  
Use a paper towel or CERAMA  
BRYTE® Cleaning Pad for Ceramic  
Cooktops to clean the entire  
cooktop surface.  
Before using the cooktop for the  
first time, clean it with CERAMA  
BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner.  
This helps protect the top and  
makes cleanup easier.  
Use a dry cloth or paper towel  
to remove all cleaning residue.  
No need to rinse.  
Clean your cooktop after  
each spill. Use CERAMA  
BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop  
Cleaner.  
Daily use of CERAMA BRYTE®  
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner will help  
keep the cooktop looking new.  
NOTE: It is very important that you DO NOT  
heat the cooktop until it has been cleaned  
thoroughly.  
Burned-On Residue  
If any residue remains, repeat the  
steps listed above as needed.  
WARNING: DAMAGE to your glass surface  
may occur if you use scrub pads other than the  
pad included with your cooktop.  
For additional protection, after all  
residue has been removed, polish  
the entire surface with CERAMA  
BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner  
and a paper towel.  
Allow the cooktop to cool.  
Spread a few drops of CERAMA  
BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner  
on the entire burned residue area.  
Use a CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning  
Pad for Ceramic Cooktops.  
Using the included CERAMA  
BRYTE® Cleaning Pad for Ceramic  
Cooktops, rub the residue area,  
applying pressure as needed.  
Heavy, Burned-On Residue  
Allow the cooktop to cool.  
burned residue area. Use the  
CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Pad to  
remove any remaining residue.  
Use a single-edge razor blade  
scraper at approximately a 45°  
angle against the glass surface  
and scrape the soil. It will be  
necessary to apply pressure to  
the razor scraper in order to  
remove the residue.  
For additional protection,  
after all residue has been  
removed, polish the entire  
surface with CERAMA BRYTE®  
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner  
and a paper towel.  
The CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic  
Cooktop Scraper and all  
recommended supplies are  
available through our Parts Center.  
See instructions under “To Order  
Parts” section on next page.  
After scraping with the razor  
scraper, spread a few drops of  
CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic  
Cooktop Cleaner on the entire  
NOTE: Do not use a dull or  
nicked blade.  
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Cleaning the glass cooktop.  
Metal Marks and Scratches  
Be careful not to slide pots and  
pans across your cooktop. It will  
leave metal markings on the  
cooktop surface.  
If pots with a thin overlay of  
aluminum or copper are allowed  
to boil dry, the overlay may leave  
black discoloration on the cooktop.  
These marks are removable using  
the CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic  
Cooktop Cleaner with the CERAMA  
BRYTE® Cleaning Pad for Ceramic  
Cooktops.  
This should be removed  
immediately before heating  
again or the discoloration may  
be permanent.  
WARNING: Carefully check the bottom of pans  
for roughness that would scratch the cooktop.  
Glass surface—potential for permanent damage.  
Our testing shows that if  
you are cooking high sugar  
mixtures such as jelly or  
fudge and have a spillover,  
it can cause permanent  
damage to the glass surface  
unless the spillover is  
Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic  
Turn off all surface elements.  
Remove hot pans.  
Any remaining spillover should be  
left until the surface of the cooktop  
has cooled.  
Wearing an oven mitt:  
a. Use a single-edge razor blade  
scraper (CERAMA BRYTE®  
Ceramic Cooktop Scraper) to  
move the spill to a cool area on  
the cooktop.  
Don’t use the surface elements  
again until all of the residue has  
been completely removed.  
immediately removed.  
NOTE: If pitting or indentation in the glass  
surface has already occurred, the cooktop glass  
will have to be replaced. In this case, service will  
be necessary.  
b. Remove the spill with  
paper towels.  
To Order Parts  
To order CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic  
Cooktop Cleaner and the cooktop  
scraper, please call our toll-free number:  
National Parts Center  
CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic  
Cooktop Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . .# WX10X300  
800.626.2002.  
®
CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic  
Cooktop Scraper . . . . . . . . . . .# WX10X0302  
Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .# WB64X5027  
(Kit includes cream and cooktop scraper)  
CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Pads for  
Ceramic Cooktops . . . . . . . . .# WX10X350  
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Before you call for service…  
Troubleshooting Tips  
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following  
pages first and you may not need to call for service.  
Problem  
Possible Causes  
What To Do  
Surface elements will not Improper cookware  
Use pans which are absolutely flat and match  
the diameter of the surface element selected.  
maintain a rolling boil  
or cooking is slow  
being used.  
Surface elements do  
not work properly  
Cooktop controls  
improperly set.  
Check to see the correct control is set for the surface  
element you are using.  
Scratches on cooktop  
glass surface  
Incorrect cleaning methods  
being used.  
Use recommended cleaning procedures. See the  
Cleaning the glass cooktop section.  
Cookware with rough bottoms To avoid scratches, use the recommended cleaning  
being used or coarse particles  
(salt or sand) were between  
the cookware and the surface  
of the cooktop.  
procedures. Make sure bottoms of cookware are clean  
before use, and use cookware with smooth bottoms.  
Cookware has been slid  
across the cooktop surface.  
Areas of discoloration  
on the cooktop  
Food spillovers not cleaned  
before next use.  
See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section.  
Hot surface on a model  
with a light-colored glass  
cooktop.  
This is normal. The surface may appear discolored  
when it is hot. This is temporary and will disappear  
as the glass cools.  
Plastic melted to  
the surface  
Hot cooktop came into  
contact with plastic placed  
on the hot cooktop.  
See the Glass surface – potential for permanent damage  
section in the Cleaning the glass cooktop section.  
Pitting (or indentation)  
of the cooktop  
Hot sugar mixture spilled  
on the cooktop.  
Call a qualified technician for replacement.  
Frequent cycling  
off and on of  
surface elements  
Improper cookware  
being used.  
Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling.  
See the Radiant surface elements section.  
Unresponsive keypad  
Keypad is dirty.  
Clean the keypad.  
A fuse in your home may be Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.  
blown or the circuit breaker  
tripped.  
Pan detection/sizing  
not working properly  
Improper cookware  
being used.  
Use a flat, metallic pan that is 4.0or larger.  
Pan is improperly placed.  
Make sure the pan is centered on the corresponding  
surface element.  
Cooktop control  
improperly set.  
Check to see that the control is set properly.  
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Before you call for service…  
Troubleshooting Tips  
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following  
pages first and you may not need to call for service.  
Problem  
Possible Causes  
What To Do  
TEMP appears  
in the display  
Cooktop too hot and the  
time-out feature activated.  
Allow the surface element(s) to cool for 1/2 to  
1 hour before using again.  
Surface element is  
glowing red when it  
should be on a low  
power setting  
The rapid heat-up feature  
activated.  
The cooktop has a rapid heat-up feature and is  
designed to do this. See the Radiant surface elements  
section.  
“F” and a number  
appear in the display  
and the cooktop  
produces an audible  
sound  
You have a fault code.  
Write down the “F” and the number and touch  
the CONTROL LOCK pad. See the Fault code section.  
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GE Service Protection Plus  
GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you  
Service Protection Plus —comprehensive protection on all your appliances—  
No Matter What Brand!  
Benefits Include:  
Backed by GE  
All brands covered  
Unlimited service calls  
All parts and labor costs included  
No out-of-pocket expenses  
No hidden deductibles  
One 800 number to call  
We’ll Cover Any Appliance.  
Anywhere. Anytime.*  
You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back  
on the remaining value of your contract. No questions asked. It’s that simple.  
Protect your refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer, range, TV, VCR and much more—any brand!  
Plus there’s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available. Even icemaker  
coverage and food spoilage protection is offered. You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable  
household products are protected against expensive repairs.  
Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at 800.626.2224  
for more information.  
*All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.  
Cut here  
Please place in envelope and mail to:  
General Electric Company  
Warranty Registration Department  
P.O. Box 32150  
Louisville, KY 40232-2150  
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration  
Dear Customer:  
Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us.  
We are proud to have you as a customer!  
Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:  
Complete and mail  
your Consumer  
After mailing the  
registration below,  
store this document  
in a safe place. It  
contains information  
you will need should  
you require service.  
Our service number is  
Read your Owner’s  
Manual carefully.  
It will help you  
operate your new  
appliance properly.  
Product Ownership  
Registration today.  
Have the peace of  
mind of knowing we  
can contact you in  
the unlikely event of  
safety modification.  
a
1
800.GE.CARES  
2 3  
(800.432.2737).  
Model Number  
Serial Number  
Important: If you did not get a registration card with your  
product, detach and return the form below to  
ensure that your product is registered, or register  
Cut here  
Consumer Product Ownership Registration  
Model Number  
Serial Number  
Mr. I Ms. I  
Mrs. I  
Miss I  
First  
Name  
Last  
Name  
Street  
Address  
Apt. #  
City  
E-mail Address*  
Zip  
Code  
State  
Date Placed  
In Use  
Month  
Phone  
Number  
_
_
Day  
Year  
* Please provide your e-mail address to receive, via e-mail, discounts, special offers and other important  
communications from GE Appliances (GEA).  
I Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA’s carefully selected partners.  
FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR  
WARRANTY RIGHTS.  
GE Appliances  
GE Consumer & Industrial  
Louisville, Kentucky  
“Privacy Policy” or call 800.626.2224.  
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GE Electric Cooktop Warranty.  
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or  
an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service,  
call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).  
Staple your receipt here.  
Proof of the original purchase  
date is needed to obtain service  
under the warranty.  
For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:  
One Year  
From the date of the  
original purchase  
Any part of the cooktop which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this  
full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to  
replace the defective part.  
Five Years  
From the date of the  
original purchase  
A replacement glass cooktop if it should crack due to thermal shock, discolor, or  
if the pattern wears off.  
A replacement radiant surface element if it should burn out.  
During this limited additional four-year warranty, you will be responsible for any labor or  
in-home service.  
What GE Will Not Cover:  
IService trips to your home to teach you how to use  
the product.  
IReplacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit  
breakers.  
IImproper installation, delivery or maintenance.  
IDamage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods  
or acts of God.  
IFailure of the product if it is abused, misused, or  
used for other than the intended purpose or used  
commercially.  
IIncidental or consequential damage caused by possible  
defects with this appliance.  
IDamage to the glass cooktop caused by use of  
cleaners other than the recommended cleaning  
creams and pads.  
IDamage caused after delivery.  
IDamage to the glass cooktop caused by hardened spills  
of sugary materials or melted plastic that are not cleaned  
according to the directions in the Owner’s Manual.  
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for  
home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty  
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know  
what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.  
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225  
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Consumer Support.  
GE Appliances Website  
Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day,  
any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals,  
order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-line. You can also “Ask Our Team of Experts ” your  
questions, and so much more...  
Schedule Service  
Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at  
your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal  
business hours.  
Real Life Design Studio  
GE supports the Universal Design concept—products, services and environments that can be used by  
people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and  
mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE’s Universal Design applications, including kitchen  
design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please  
call 800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).  
Extended Warranties  
Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty  
is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours.  
GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires.  
Parts and Accessories  
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their  
homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or by  
phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.  
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally  
should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause  
unsafe operation.  
Contact Us  
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details  
including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations  
GE Appliances, Appliance Park  
Louisville, KY 40225  
Register Your Appliance  
Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for  
enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise.  
You may also mail in the preprinted registration card included in the packing material.  
Printed in the United States  

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