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Care and Cleaning

Note:

cooktop

cool before touching or handling.

care and cleaning are

Grill Module

important so your

will give

you efficient and satisfactory service.

Follow these directions carefully in
caring for your cooktop to assure
safe and proper maintenance.

Modules

CAUTION

Be sure all controls are turned

OFF before attempting to remove
a module or heating unit.

. Do not attempt to clean plug-in
surface units, plug-in griddle or
grill heating units in an automatic
dishwasher.

Do not immerse plug-in surface

units in liquids of any kind.

Do not bend the plug-in surface

unit plug terminals.

Pan

remove:

Lift off the grill grate. It can

be washed in the sink or in the
dishwasher.

Unplug the grill heating unit. Do

not attempt to clean the heating

●

the reflector pan out of

the cooktop tub. Clean in sink
or dishwasher.

●

Do not attempt to clean, adjust

Wipe out tub with hot soapy

or in any way repair the plug-in
receptacle.

water then rinse with a damp cloth.

To replace:

●

Place the reflector pan in the

cooktop tub with the hole for the
plug-in towards the outside of the
Cooktop.

●

Plug in the grill heating unit.

. Place the grill grate on top of the
reflector pan.

Surface

Unit Module

Drip

Tab

Wipe around the edges of the

surface unit opening in the cooktop
or module. Clean the area below
the unit. Rinse all washed areas
with a damp cloth or sponge.

Plug-in units can be removed.

Clean the area under the drip pans
often. Built-up soil, especially
grease, may catch

To make

cleaning easier, the entire module
and the plug-in surface units are
removable.

Lift a plug-in unit about 1“ above
the trim ring—just enough to grasp
it—and you can pull it out.

Do not lift a plug-in unit more
than If you do, it may not lie
flat on the trim ring when you
plug it back in.

Repeated lifting of the plug-in
unit more than 1“ above the trim
ring can permanently damage
the receptacle.

Summary of Contents for JP362 Series

Page 1: ...ack Cover Cleaning Guide 27 Controls 8 Energy Saving Tips 5 Features 6 Feature Index 7 Grease CollectorJar 6 18 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Modules 9 14 16 23 Calrod Surface Unit Module 9 Cooking Guide 10 11 Griddle Module 21 22 Cooking Guide 23 Grill Module 18 19 Cooking Guide 20 Solid Disk Module 12 14 GEAmw CenteP Cooking Guide 16 17 8W 62E2 Models JP362 JP671 JP673 GEAppRances ...

Page 2: ...be used on either side are also on the Consumer Product of the cooktop Additional modules Ownership Registration Card that can be purchased from your dealer came with your cooktop Before to double your grill griddle capacity sending in this card please write or to add two more surface units these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls conce...

Page 3: ... climb stidor hang enthe cooktop fitting or Never wear 1 hanging garments while using eappiianm Fiamrnablemateti could be ignited if brought in conmt with hot heating elements and may cause severe burns Use only dry pot haIders moist ar damp potholders on hot surfi s may result in burns tim steam Do not let pot holders touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other buiky cIoth in place of ...

Page 4: ...them F for frying should be as dry as able Frost on fro n foods or moisture on fresh fds can cause hot fit to bubble up and over sides of pan 9 U ttle fat for eff ive shtiow or deepfat fryiag FWing the pm too full of kt cause spilloverswhen food is added If a combbtion of otis or fats be used b stir ether before heating or as tits melt slowly Nways heat fat slowly9 and wa h as it heats Use deep fa...

Page 5: ...hell bring water and eggs to boil then turn to OFF position and cover with lid to complete the cooking Always turn surface unit OFF before removing cookware Use correct heat for cooking tisk HIGH to start cooking if time allows do not use HIGH heat to start MED HIGH quick browning MED s1ow frying LOW finish cooking most quantities WM double boiler heat finish cooking and special for small quantiti...

Page 6: ...Features of Your Cooktop Model JP362 Model JP6fl Model JP6 For 208 volt imtillation Ev 6 ...

Page 7: ... are sealed so they are easy to clean JXDS42 for models JP362 and JP671 JXDS48 for model JP673 Optional at extra cost 7 Fixed Solid Disk Automatic Electronic Sensi TempTM Surface Unit Senses the temperature of the cooking container and regulates it according to the setting selected 8 Automatic Surface Unit Control 9 Griddle Module Griddle plugs into the cooktop and can be easily removed for cleani...

Page 8: ...r to boil Fast fry pan broil maintain fast boil on large amount of food Saute and brown maintain slow boil on large amount of food Cook after starting at HIGH cook with little water in covered pan Steam rice cereal maintain serving temperature of most foods Switching heats to higher settings I HIGH At HIGH or MED HIGH never always shows a quicker change than switching to lower settings Qfi fi L le...

Page 9: ...e unit coil Since canning generates large amounts of steam be carefil to avoid burns from steam or heat Canning should only be done on surface units Q Can I cover my drip pans with foil A No Clean as recommended in Cleaning Guide Q Can I use special cooking equipment like an oriental wok on any surface units A Cookware without flat surfaces is not recommended The life of your surface unit can be s...

Page 10: ...butter add eggs and cover skillet LOW Cook only 3 to 4 minutes for soft cooked 15 minutes for hard cooked Covered Skillet Continue cooking at MED HIGH until whites are just about set about 3 to 5 more minutes LOW then add eggs When bottoms of eggs have just set carefully turn over to cook other side If you do not cover skillet baste eggs with fat to cook tops evenly Fried over easy Uncovered Skill...

Page 11: ...e Turn over pancakes when bubbles rise to surface Pasta Noodles or spaghetti Covered Large Kettle or Pot HIGH In covered kettle bring salted water to a boil uncover and add pasta slowly so boiling does not stop MED HIGH Cook uncovered until tender For large amounts HIGH may be needed to keep water at rolling boil throughout entire cooking time MED HIGH for foods cooking 10 minutes or less MED for ...

Page 12: ...OVER ITS LIFE neralInformation About Solid Disk Elemen Using a solid disk element is quite similar to using an electric coil with which you probably are familiar With both types of surface units you will enjoy the cleanliness of electricity and the benefits of retained heat in the elements However there are differences Solid disk elements do NOT glow red even at HIGH setting Solid disk elements re...

Page 13: ...e than 1 inch beyond the element To optimize cooking time and energy usage you should use a pan that is sized correctly for the cooking process with a well fitted lid to avoid evaporation loss and cook with as little water or fat as possible If the pan is too small energy is wasted and spillage can flow onto the solid disk element Place only dry pans on the solid disk element Do not place lids on ...

Page 14: ...n either case however the cooktop temperature will not cause damage to the cabinets countertops or cookware Q Why am I overcooking my food A The solid disk elements are very energy efficient and retain heat much longer than coil elements Food WN boti or for ti to five minutes afier the controls are turned off We recommend that you begin cooking at lower settings than you have in the past and gradu...

Page 15: ...ature of the it according to the setting selected pan and regulates it according to the selected setting You must use flat bottomed cookware not warped concave or convex when using this unit Pans that are not flat can cause damage to your automatic surface unit because they do not make the proper contact The use of your solid disk element is quite similar to an electric coil surface unit with whic...

Page 16: ...H melt fat then brown 4 5 minutes cover WM to LOW simmer until tender covered WM to LOW cook until tender Brown chicken on 400 switch to 200 to finish cooking Chicken Shrimp Deep fried Lamb Chops Hamburgers Link Sausage Pan Fried Thin Steaks HIGH heat oil HIGH preheat skillet then grease lightly HIGH preheat skillet then grease lightly MED to HIGH maintain temperature MED to MED HIGH brown meat an...

Page 17: ...I add eggs reduce heat cook 3 to 5 minutes Sauces Soup Stews HIGH melt fat LOW finishcooking HIGH heat up liquid WM simmer HIGH cover bring salted LOW cook 10 30 minutes water to a boil depending on tenderness of vegetable HIGH cover bring salted LOW cook according to water and vegetables to a time on package boil HIGH preheat skillet and LOW cook until desired oil or fat tenderness is reached Mel...

Page 18: ...l heating unit are controlled separately Heat only half the grill surface for cooking small portions or set each half at different temperature for cooting different types of foods Grill settings marked on control panel are GRILL MED and GRILL HIGH Step 4 Place the grill grate on the reflector pan over the heating unit Grate should be seated properly on reflector pan Removing Grill Element When rem...

Page 19: ...674 JV474 and JW74 will satisfy this requirement mat to do if a flwe up recurs Grilling fat or juicy foods may cause flame ups You should never leave the kitchen while using the grill It s important to control flame ups so they do not get out of hand TO CONTROL FLA UPS Turn the heat setting to OFF but leave hood fan ON Use a long handled utensil to carefully remove the food from the grill These st...

Page 20: ...duce to MED for well done 20 23 minutes per side I 6 8 minutes per side Preheat grill 10 minutes for rare 8 10 minutes oer side 11 12 minutes per side 45 60 minutes total Turn over frequently and if desired baste with sauce last 10 to 15 minutes 1 hr to 1 hr 10 minutes total 1 hr to 1 hr 25 minutes toti 10 minutes per side Break joint bones Place skin side down Turn over every 15 minutes and baste...

Page 21: ...f the cooktop tub N E Before i first use condition or season your griddle Apply a thin layer of cooking oil to the top surface and heat on HIGH setting for 10 minutes Griddle is ready to use Before every use be sure griddle components are clean How to Set GridWe Control The control knob must be pushed into turn this prevents surface heating units from being turned on accidentily Push the knob in w...

Page 22: ...n low power voltage foods may be lighter brown than expected A longer preheating and griddle time may be necessary to achieve the desired resulw Avoid using metal utensils with sharp points or rough or sharp edges which might damage the nonstick coated griddle surface Do not cut foods on the griddle For further information on caring for your griddle s surface see the cleaning instructions on page ...

Page 23: ...Toast Ham Slices MED HIGH I 6minutesat HIGH 2 3 minutes each side Grease lightly if desird I MED HIGH 10 minutes at HIGH 7 minutes each side Grease lightly if desired Switch to MED HIGH after 8 minutes Hambu ers MED HIGH I 5minutesat HIGH 9 10 minutes each side Pancakes HIGH 10 minutes at HIGH 2 minutes first side 1 2 minutes second side Brown each side Grease lightly if desired I MED HIGH HIGH 5 ...

Page 24: ...canning such as Ball and Kerr and the 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 N E If your cooktop is being operated on low power voltage canning may take longer than expected even though directions have been carefully followed The process time will ...

Page 25: ...o not attempt to clean adjust c Wipe out tub with hot soapy or in any way repair the plug in receptacle water then rinse with a damp cloth To replace Place the reflector pan in the cooktop tub with the hole for the plug in towards the outside of the Cooktop Plug in the grill heating unit Place the grill grate on top of the reflector pan Calrod Surface Unit Module Drip Tab Wipe around the edges of ...

Page 26: ... black surface can be maintained by treating it periodically with Cello Electrol polish which is available from your GE supplier Use the applicator to apply a very thin coating of the polish to the entire element surface Turn the element on high for several minutes to bake the polish to the element When the element is cooled rub lightly with a cloth or paper towel to remove any excess polish Befor...

Page 27: ...olor if cleaned in self cleaning oven Chrome Plated Hot Soapy Water Wipe trim rings after cooking so spatters will not burn on the next time im Rings Dishwasher Safe YOU cook Can be cleaned in the dishwasher DO N clean trim rings in a self cleaning oven Surface Unit Coils None Required Spatters and spills burn away when the coils are heated At the end of a meal and Grill Heating Unit remove all pa...

Page 28: ...at fault If it does not heat indications are that there is a malfunctioning component in the module CALROD SH ACE Surface units are not plugged in solidly U TS ARE N FuNmQmQ Refiwtar pans are not set securely in the range top PROPERLY Sugface unit co ols are not pr rly set or wrOng surface unit control set for unit you are using GWLL OR G DLE g Grill Heating Unit is not plugged in solidly I UNIYIS...

Page 29: ...st be used Iflight can k seen betwwn tie pm bottom and a stmight edge tie cooktop eIement will not operate properly Because solid disk elements heat by conduction the cooktop may smm hotter m you are used to This is normal Make sure flat bttam pans fire W If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service 29 ...

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Page 31: ...rther help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 ...

Page 32: ...irectory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS N COVERED Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address ...

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