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Use andCare Guide

Halogen/Radiant Cooktop

GE Appliances

164D2966P161-1

Model: JP660

Safety Instructions

................... 3–5

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

Care and Cleaning

................. 12, 13

Control Knobs .............................................. 13

Cooktop Frame ............................................ 13

Glass Cooktop Cleaning ............................ 12

Problem Solver

.............................. 14

Summary of Contents for 164D2966P161-1

Page 1: ...ps 11 Controls 7 8 Cooktop Comparison 6 Cookware Tips 9 10 Features 5 Glass Cooktop Cleaning 12 Care and Cleaning 12 13 Control Knobs 13 Cooktop Frame 13 Glass Cooktop Cleaning 12 Problem Solver 14 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Consumer Services 15 Important Phone Numbers 15 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Removal of Packaging Tape 2 Warranty Back Cover ...

Page 2: ...n Card that came with your cooktop 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 If you received a damaged cooktop Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the cooktop Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this gui...

Page 3: ...t 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 For your safety never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Do not store flammable materials near the cooktop DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE...

Page 4: ...e wall coverings curtains or drapes a safe distance away from your cooktop Always keep dish towels dish cloths 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 rivets on...

Page 5: ... 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FEATURES OF YOUR COOKTOP 1 1 2 2 2 1 3 5 4 6 7 10 8 11 Explained Feature Index on page 1 Radiant Surface Unit 3 4 6 12 2 Radiant Surface Unit Control Knobs 3 4 7 8 13 3 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Under the cooktop 4 Glass Cerami...

Page 6: ...esults use good quality pans Electric coils are more forgiving of electric resistance warped pans than halogen radiant or solid disks Heats up quickly but does not wire suspended change heat settings as quickly as gas or induction Electric coils stay hot enough over a drip pan to continue cooking for a short time after they are turned off Induction High frequency Pans must be made of ferrous metal...

Page 7: ...e when the surface is cool 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 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...

Page 8: ...pical Heater Settings of Lamp Power HI 10 Full 100 9 High 76 8 High 56 7 Medium 41 6 Medium 30 5 Low 23 4 Low 16 3 Invisible 11 2 Invisible 8 LO 1 Invisible 5 OFF OFF Invisible 0 OFF HI LO Dual surface unit 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 sele...

Page 9: ...ut not recommended Poor performance May scratch the surface Stoneware usable but not recommended Poor performance May scratch the surface COOKWARE TIPS Types of Cookware 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 burnin...

Page 10: ... 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 SPECIAL CAUTIONS FOR GLASS COOKTOPS Never cook directly on the glass Always use cookware Always place the pan in the center of the surface unit you are cooking on Do not slide cookware across the cooktop because it can scratch the glass the ...

Page 11: ...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 CAUTIO...

Page 12: ...top and scrape hot spill to a cool area outside the surface unit 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 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 COOKTOP SEAL To cle...

Page 13: ...ap and water or vinegar and water rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth 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 The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning Before removing the knobs for cleaning please note that the k...

Page 14: ...for the surface unit you are using TINY SCRATCHES Incorrect cleaning methods have been used cookware with rough bottoms may appear as cracks have been used or coarse particles salt or sand were between the cookware OR ABRASIONS ON and the surface of the cooktop Use recommended cleaning procedures be sure RADIANT COOKTOP cookware bottoms and cookware are clean before use and use cookware with GLASS...

Page 15: ...l 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 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 mul...

Page 16: ...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 All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Should y...

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