GE 36 in. Monogram ZEU769 Electric Cooktop
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1. lt _ Spring clip 13 Normal dai ly ONLY use CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop use cleanin g Cleaner on the glass cooktop Other creams may not be as effective To maintain and protect the surface of your glass cooktop follow these steps 1 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 2 Daily use of CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner will help keep the cooktop looking new 3 Shake the cleaning cream well Apply a few drops of CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner directly to the cooktop Burned on WARNING DAMAGE to your glass surface may residue occur if you use scrub pads other than the pad included with your cooktop j Allow the cooktop to cool 2 Spread a few drops of CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the entire burned residue area 3 Using the included CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops rub the residue area applying pressure as needed 4 If any residue remains repeat the steps listed above as needed j Heavy burned on Use a single edge razor blade scraper at residue 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 Allow the cooktop to cool N 3 After scraping with the razor scraper spread a few drops of CERAMA BRYTE2. page in the back of this manual 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 two steps to follow for further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem If you don t understand something or need more help there is a list of toll free consumer service numbers included in the back section of this manual OR Visit our Website at www monogram com Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your cooktop You ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Customer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire electric shock or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following e Be sure your appl
3. Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the entire burned residue area Use the CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad to remove any remaining residue 14 Glass Cooktop Cleaning Radiant Cooktop 4 Use a paper towel or CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops to clean the entire cooktop surface 5 Use a dry cloth or paper towel to remove all cleaning residue No need to rinse NOTE It is very important that you DO NOT heat the cooktop until it has been cleaned thoroughly BRYTE Clean your cooktop after each spill Use CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner For additional protection after all residue has been removed polish the entire surface with CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and a paper towel Use a CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops or a Scotch Brite Multi Purpose No Scratch blue scrub pad 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 NOTE Do not use a dull or nicked blade Metal marks and scratches Glass Surface Damage from sugary spills and melted plastic To Order Parts 1 Be careful not to slide pots and pans across your cooktop It will leave metal markings on t
4. Owner s Manual Radiant Cooktop Model ZEU769 Monogram We bring good things to life www monogram com Introduction Contents Remove packaging tape Consumer Information Radiant Cooktop Your new Monogram radiant 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 Monogram cooktop s superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come Your Monogram cooktop was designed to provide the flexibility to blend in with your kitchen cabinetry Its sleek design can be beautifully integrated into the kitchen The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your cooktop properly Care and Cleaning Control Knobs 0 0000 13 Glass Cooktop Cleaning 14 15 Consumer Services Before You Call For Service 16 Important Phone Numbers 19 Model and Serial Numbers 3 Product Registration 44 17 18 Safety Instructions 0000 4 6 Walt a E Par ey 20 To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product the safest way to remove adhesive left from packaging tape on new appliances is an application of a household liquid dishwashing detergent mineral oil or cooking oil Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak Wi
5. You may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking indicating the control is keeping the power level you set The controls for the radiant surface units 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 The control must be pushed in to set only from the OFF position When the control is in any position other than OFF it may be rotated without pushing it in The UNIT ON indicator light will glow when any surface unit is on 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 Using Your Cooktop Radiant Cooktop A HOT SURFACE indicator light will glow when any radiant element is turned on and will remain on until the surface is cooled to approximately 150 F NOTE e t comes on when the unit is hot to the touch e t stays on even after the unit is turned off e t glows brightly until the unit is cooled to approximately 150 F Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the desired heat setting Radiant surface units The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a smooth glass surface 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
6. a short time NOTE On models with a white glass cooktop it is normal for the surface to appear discolored when it is hot This is temporary and will disappear as the glass cools The surface unit will cycle on and off to maintain your selected control setting It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or surface on the glass cooktop when the surface is cool Even after the surface units are turned off the glass 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 e Water stains mineral deposits are removable using the cleaning cream or full strength white vinegar e Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent film on the cooktop The cleaning cream will remove this discoloration e Don t store heavy items above the cooktop If they drop onto the cooktop they can cause damage e Do not use the surface as a cutting board Never cook directly on the glass Always use cookware OFF ee Always place the pan in the center of the surface unit you are cooking on DRAGGING Do not slide cookware across the cooktop because it can scratch the glass The glass is scratch resistant not scratchproof Using the bridge surface unit Using the dual surface unit 10 Make sure the pan rests flat on the glass cooktop When the select knob point
7. ance will not be as good if the cookware is either smaller or larger than the surface unit Dg DS Pans with rounded curved ridged or warped bottoms are not recommended E Check pans for flat bottoms by using a straight edge local retail store The bottom of the wok should have the same diameter as the surface unit to ensure proper contact e 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 gt Use flat bottomed woks on the glass cooktop 11 Observe the following points in canning What is a temperature limiter 12 Note Flat bottomed canners are required for glass cooktops Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of the surface unit s 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 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 1 Be sure the canner fits over the center of the surface unit If your cooktop o
8. anner 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 e 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 e 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 unit if your canner is not flat The temperature limiter may cycle the units off for a time if e the cooktop is on while cooking e the pan boils dry e the pan bottom is not flat e the pan is off center e there is no pan on the unit Control knobs The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning 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 ensure proper placement The knob has a groove in each side The groove on one side has a spring clip The other groove is clear Check the inside of the knob and find the molded rib Wash the knobs in soap and water or a vinegar and hot water solution but do not soak Avoid getting water down into the knob stem holes Replace the knob by fitting the molded rib inside the knob into the clear groove on the stem Care and Cleaning A SS Clear groove in stem Radiant Cooktop Molded rib
9. ate product registration card is missing fold and mail the form below No envelope is needed Consumer Product Ownership Registration Product Model Serial Cooktop M O Ms O Mrs LJ Miss CJ First Last Name l l l l Name l l l l P foo a os Street y Address Apt Zip City ERP e EM ME State a Code AA Date Placed In Use Phone Month Lai Day ly Year fleet Number ft teal 7 eee y cier aj Monogram General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 www monogram com TAPE CLOSED 18 GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 In Home Repair Service 800 444 1845 For Customers With Special Needs 800 626 2000 Service Contracts 800 626 2224 Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Consumer Services With the purchase of your new Monogram 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 Whatever your question about any Monogram 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 OR Visit our Website at www monogram com 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 o
10. cooled 4 Don t use the surface units again until all of the residue has been completely 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 15 Save time and money Review the troubleshooting tips on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service 16 PROBLEM SURFACE UNITS WILL NOT MAINTAIN A ROLLING BOIL OR COOKING IS SLOW COOKTOP FEELS HOT SURFACE UNITS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY TINY SCRATCHES OR METAL MARKS may appear as cracks OR ABRASIONS ON RADIANT COOKTOP GLASS SURFACE AREAS OF DISCOLORATION OR DARK STREAKS ON THE COOKTOP PLASTIC MELTED TO THE SURFACE PITTING OR INDENTATION OF THE COOKTOP FREQUENT CYCLING OFF AND ON OF SURFACE UNITS CONTROL KNOB WILL NOT TURN Before You Call For Service Radiant Cooktop POSSIBLE CAUSE You must use pans which are absolutely flat If light can be seen between the 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 The glass cooktop surfaces may seem hotter than you are used to This is normal Use pans which are absolutely flat 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 c
11. ffer you service today or tomorrow or at your convenience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Saturdays Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and out so most repairs can be handled in just one visit GE offers free of charge a brochure to assist in planning a barrierfree kitchen for persons with limited mobility 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 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 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 manual 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 19 WHAT IS COVERED From the Date of the O
12. he cooktop surface These marks are removable using the CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner with the CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops 2 If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or copper are allowed to boil dry the overlay may leave black discoloration on the cooktop 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 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 immediately removed 1 Turn off all surface units Remove hot pans 2 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 b Remove the spill with paper towels To order CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and the cooktop scraper please call our toll free number National Parts Center 800 626 2002 CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner WX10X300 CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Scraper WX10X0302 YC Pe ee EE WB64X5027 Kit includes cream and cooktop scraper CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pads for Ceramic Cooktops WX10X350 3 Any remaining spillover should be left until the surface of the cooktop has
13. iance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with the provided installation instructions e Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse Mark it for easy reference Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your cooktop unless it is specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Before performing any service DISCONNECT THE COOKTOP POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER 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 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 e 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 units and may cause severe burns e Use only dry pot holders moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let pot h
14. ircuit 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 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 Marks from aluminum and copper pans as well as mineral deposits from water or food can be removed with the cleaning cream Hot surface on a model with a white glass cooktop This is normal The surface may appear discolored when it is hot This is temporary and will disappear as the glass cools Food spillovers should always be cleaned before the next use of the cooktop following the cleaning instructions in the Glass Cooktop Cleaning secti
15. ivets on clothing Never use the glass cooktop surface as a cutting board 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 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 Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats Clean only parts listed in this manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS e Keep the cooktop clean and free of accumulation of grease or spillovers which may ignite e 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 e Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and canned food a safe distance away from your cooktop They may become hot and could cause burns e Do not place or store items on top of the glass cooktop surface when it is not in use e Teach children not to play with controls or any other part of the cooktop e Always turn the surface units off before removing the cookware e Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or medium high heat settings e When preparing flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on e Foods for frying should be as dry as possible Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble u
16. ly protects against foodborne illness Never leave the surface units unattended at high heat settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire 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 See the Cookware Tips section of the manual Never try to move a pan of hot fat especially a deep fat fryer Wait until the fat is cool 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 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 keep combustible wall coverings curtains or drapes a safe distance away from your cooktop Always keep dish towels dishcloths pot holders and other linens a safe distance away from your cooktop Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food on the cooktop when not in use Avoid scratching the glass cooktop The cooktop can be scratched with items such as sharp instruments rings or other jewelry and r
17. n SAFETY PRECAUTIONS e When the cooktop is cool use only CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and the CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad to clean the cooktop To avoid possible damage to the cooking surface do not apply the cleaning cream to the glass surface when it is hot e 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 Large scratches or impacts to cooktops can lead to broken or shattered glass e 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 care when touching the cooktop The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off e Do not touch 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 near surface units allow sufficient time for cooling first Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop Cook meat and poultry thoroughly meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160 F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180 F Cooking to these temperatures usual
18. n Canada 888 880 3030 e Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product e Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting facilities as described in the Installation Instructions provided with the product e Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers e Damage to the glass cooktop caused by the use of cleaners other than the recommended cleaning creams and pads e 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 Owner s Manual Damage to the product due to misuse or abuse Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God e Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance Some states provinces 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 province to province To know what your legal rights are in your state province consult your local or state provincial consumer affairs office or your state s Attorne
19. olders touch hot surface units 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 e For your safety never use your appliance for warming or heating the room e Do not store flammable materials near the cooktop e Keep the hood and grease filters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance e Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate on the cooktop Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Turn the controls off Smother a flaming pan on surface unit by 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 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 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 sectio
20. on See the Glass Surface Potential for Permanent Damage section in the Glass Cooktop Cleaning section A hot sugar mixture was spilled on the cooktop Call a qualified technician for replacement Improper cookware used Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling 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 Aepoy Tew JUeJIO du uOneNSIssy MSI9UM ponpoig A9UMSUO saguelddy 79 General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P O Box 32150 Louisville KY 40232 2150 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 V our Consumer O P Complete and mail After completing Read your Owner s this registration write Manual carefully Product Ownership your model and serial It will help you Registration today numbers in this manual operate your new Have the peace of mind You will need this appliance properly of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification information should you require service Our service number is 800 444 1845 Important To ensure that your product is registered mail the separate product registration card If the separ
21. p and over the sides of the pan e Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added e Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point e Never heat unopened food containers Pressure buildup may make container burst and cause injury e Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on or near your cooktop e If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Design information Not all features are on all models Appearance may vary 13 14 Feature Index Bridge Surface Unit Radiant Surface Units Model and Serial Numbers under the cooktop Glass Ceramic Cooktop Right Rear Surface Unit Control Knob HOT SURFACE Indicator Light Surface UNIT ON Indicator Light Bridge Select Knob Dual Select Knob Left Front Surface Unit Control Knob use with the bridge select knob Left Rear Surface Unit Control Knob Right Front Surface Unit Control Knob use with the dual select knob Dual Surface Units Features of Your Cooktop Radiant Cooktop Page 10 8 9 11 12 14 15 8 8 8 10 10 10 Center Rear Surface Unit Control Knob How to set the controls Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want At both OFF and HI the control clicks into position
22. pe dry and then apply an appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface NOTE The plastic tape adhesive must be removed from all glass areas It cannot be removed if it is baked on Using Your Cooktop Bridge Surface Unit oooomomooo oo 10 Cookware Tips 0 0 0 0 cee eee eee 11 Dual Surface Unit o oooooooooo 10 ECALULES E o ti A 7 Home Canning Tips o oo ooooomomo o 12 How to Set the Controls 8 Radiant Surface Units o o ooooo 9 Temperature Limiter 0 12 Before using your cooktop Write down the model amp serial numbers Ifyou received a damaged cooktop Save time money If you need service Read this manual carefully It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new cooktop properly Keep it handy for answers to your questions You ll find them on a label under the cooktop Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is packed with this product If you cannot find it please send in the duplicate card printed in the back of this manual Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the cooktop Read this manual Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your cooktop properly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your cooktop To obtain service see the Consumer Services
23. r its location does not allow the canner to be centered on the surface unit use smaller diameter pots for good canning results Do not allow the canner to overlap the countertop 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 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 brand and the United States Department of Agriculture Extension Service Every radiant surface unit has a temperature limiter The temperature limiter protects the glass cooktop from getting too hot Home Canning Tips Radiant Cooktop Right Wrong 4 Remember that canning is a process that generates large amounts of steam To avoid burns from steam or heat be careful when canning NOTE If your house has low voltage canning may take longer than expected even though directions have been carefully followed The process time will be shortened by 1 using a pressure canner and 2 starting with HOT tap water for fastest heating of large quantities of water CAUTION e Safe canning requires that harmful microorganisms are destroyed and that the jars are sealed completely When canning foods in a water bath c
24. riginal Purchase WHAT IS NOT COVERED Warranty Radiant Cooktop YOUR MONOGRAM COOKTOP WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the cooktop that fails because of a manufacturing defect FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY For five years from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace the following if they fail because of a manufacturing defect A replacement glass cooktop if it should crack due to thermal shock discolor or if the pattern wears off A replacement radiant surface unit if it should burn out This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states Hawaii Washington D C or Canada In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond in the USA call 800 444 1845 I
25. s low melting point thin weight aluminum should not be used 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 Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron recommended Good conductivity 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 Glass Ceramic usable but not recommended Poor performance May scratch the surface e Place only dry pans on the surface units Do not place lids on the surface units particularly wet lids e Do not use woks that have support rings This type of wok will not heat on glass surface units e We recommend that you use only a flat bottomed wok They are available at your Do not place wet pans on the glass cooktop Do not use woks with support rings on the glass cooktop Cookware Tips Radiant Cooktop Stoneware usable but not recommended Poor performance May scratch the surface Use pans that match the diameter of the surface unit Cooking perform
26. s to the CONTROL knob controls both the left front surface unit and the bridge area Choose pans that match the circle bridge area as closely as possible When the select knob points to the CONTROL knob controls the left front surface unit only NOTE You can create an oblong heated area by using the left rear unit in addition to the front unit bridge combination The right front surface unit has 2 cooking sizes to select from so you can match the size of the unat to the size of the cookware you are using To use the large 9 inch surface unit turn the selector knob clockwise to Push in and turn the control knob to the desired setting The unit will heat the entire area contained by the larger circle To use the small 6 inch surface unit turn the selector knob counterclockwise to o Push in and turn the control knob to the desired setting The unit will only heat the area inside the smaller circle Using Your Cooktop Radiant Cooktop Dd O J o OFF hy Nx o nm e o A 4 5 o Large 9 surface unit setting Small 6 0 surface unit setting x o N 00 o A q 5 o Types of cookware For best results The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance Stainless Steel recommended Aluminum heavyweight recommended Good conductivity Aluminum residues sometimes appear as scratches on the cooktop but can be removed if cleaned immediately Because of it
27. y General Warrantor in USA General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 Warrantor in Canada Camco Inc Monogram We bring good things to life 164D4290P098 49 80140 ZEU769 05 02 JR Printed in the United States General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225
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