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Consumer Information

Ceramic Cooktop

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Introduction

Your new Monogram ceramic 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 ceramic cooktop’s superior
blend of form and function will delight you for years to come.

Your Monogram ceramic 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 ceramic
cooktop properly.

If you have any other questions—please call the GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000.

Contents

Consumer Information

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Important Phone Numbers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Model and Serial Number  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 20
Problem Solver  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Product Registration  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 19, 20
Safety Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6
Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using Your Cooktop

Controls and Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–9
Cookware Tips  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11
Home Canning Tips  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Care and Cleaning

Control Knobs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Glass Cooktop Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14
Stainless Steel Trim  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Before 
using your
ceramic
cooktop

Read this guide carefully. It is intended to help
you operate and maintain your new ceramic
cooktop properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need
more help, call:

GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Write
down the
model &
serial
numbers

You’ll find them on a label under the cooktop.

These numbers are also on the Consumer
Product Ownership Registration Card included
in this guide. 

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.

Summary of Contents for 36 Ceramic Cooktop

Page 1: ...GEMonogram UseandCareGuide 36 CeramicCooktop...

Page 2: ...erial Number 2 20 Problem Solver 16 Product Registration 2 19 20 Safety Instructions 4 6 Warranty 18 Using Your Cooktop Controls and Features 7 9 Cookware Tips 10 11 Home Canning Tips 12 Care and Clea...

Page 3: ...ome reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most c...

Page 4: ...nts 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 a hot surface unit and may cause sev...

Page 5: ...efficiency See the Cookware Tips section of this guide 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 r...

Page 6: ...od turn the fan off The fan if operating may spread the flame 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...

Page 7: ...bel under the cooktop 2 4 Dual Surface Unit diameter 51 4 73 4 950 1900W 8 14 5 Hot Surface Indicator Light 8 6 Coil Select Knob 8 7 Dual Surface Unit Control Knob 8 8 Surface Unit Control Knob 8 9 Su...

Page 8: ...turn on and off cycling to maintain the selected heat setting With poor cookware you will see frequent cycling of the unit off and on Good flat cookware will minimize the cycling See the Surface Cookw...

Page 9: ...Choose pans that match the circle bridge area as closely as possible Make sure the pan rests flat on the glass cooktop and it is not resting on the trim If you notice poor cooking performance move th...

Page 10: ...usable but not recommended Poor performance May scratch the surface Stoneware usable but not recommended Poor performance May scratch the surface How to check pan performance Use of correct cookware...

Page 11: ...ep fat fryers etc All cookware must have flat bottoms and be the correct size Do not place wet pans on the glass cooktop Do not use woks with support rings on the glass cooktop Use flat bottomed woks...

Page 12: ...United States Department of Agriculture Extension Service 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 y...

Page 13: ...tire surface with the cleaning cream 5 Buff with a dry paper towel NOTE Be sure to use a new sharp razor scraper Do not use a dull or nicked blade Store the razor scraper out of reach of children Gene...

Page 14: ...pers for cleaning your glass cooktop please call our toll free number National Parts Center 800 626 2002 Cleaner WX10X300 Scraper WX5X1614 Cream and scraper kit WB64X5027 Precautions If pots with a th...

Page 15: ...roper off position When replacing the knobs check the off position to insure proper placement Stainless steel trim Do not use a steel wool pad it will scratch the surface Clean with hot soapy water Ri...

Page 16: ...are not properly set or the wrong control knob is set for the surface unit you are using TINY SCRATCHES Incorrect cleaning methods have been used cookware with rough may appear as cracks bottoms has...

Page 17: ...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 In...

Page 18: ...l 800 444 1845 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 le...

Page 19: ...eneral Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P O Box 34070 Louisville KY 40232 4070 Place 1st Class Letter Stamp Here GE Appliances Consumer Product Ownership Registration Important Mail T...

Page 20: ...ou require service Our service number is 800 444 1845 3 Read your Use and Care Guide carefully It will help you operate your new appliance properly If you have questions or need more information call...

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