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HELP US HELP YOU...

Before using your cooktop, read this
guide carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your
new cooktop properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help,
write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

How to Remove Packaging Tape

To assure no damage is done to the finish of the
product, the safest way to remove the packaging tape
adhesive 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. Wipe dry and then apply an appliance polish to
thoroughly clean and protect the surface.

NOTE: The plastic tape must be removed from the
chrome trim on cooktop parts. It cannot be removed
if it is baked on.

Write down the model and
serial numbers.

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

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card that came with your
cooktop. Before sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:

 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 guide.
It lists causes of minor operating problems that you 

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can correct yourself.

 YOU NEED SERVICE...

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in
the back of this guide.

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 three 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.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

Summary of Contents for jp370b

Page 1: ...anning Tips 11 Controls 6 8 d Care and Cleaning I 2 13 Halogen Radiant Cooktop 12 Problem Solver l4 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 Models JP658 GE Appliances JP659 164D2966P031 ...

Page 2: ...ip Registration Card that came with your cooktop Before sending in this card please write these numbers here el 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 ...

Page 3: ... filters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liqtids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate on the cooktop ii s Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Turn the controls off Smother a flaming pan on surf...

Page 4: ...leave paper products cooking utensils Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat or food on th cookto when not in use frying Filling the pan too full of fat can cause kti p spillovers when food is added The coolctop can e sc tched with items If a combination of oils r fats will be used such as sharp instruments rings or other in frying stir together before heating or as fats jewelry and rive...

Page 5: ...d Serial Numbers 2 Under the cooktop 4 Glass Ceramic Cooktop 3 4 9 13 5 Dual Radiant Surface Unit 3 4 8 12 6 Dual Radiant Surface Unit Control Knob 3 4 8 13 7 Surface UNIT ON Indicator Light I 6 7 8 Coil Select Switch 9 Halogen Surface Unit Control Knob 8 13 10 Hot Surface Indicator Lights 7 11 Halogen Surface Unit 3 4 7 9 12 5 ...

Page 6: ...eats up quickly but does not change heat settings as quickly as gas or induction Electric coils stay hot enough to continue cooking for a short time after they are turned off Pans must be made of ferrous metals metal that attracts a magnet Heat is produced by a magnetic circuit between the coil and the pan Heats up right away and changes heat settings right away like a gas cooktop After turning th...

Page 7: ... cookware Do not let pots boil dry Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktop An overheated copper pot will leave a residue that will permanently stain the glass Sliding aluminum cookware across the glass may leave metal marks These metal marks will appear as small scratches They can be removed with Cook Top Cleaning Creme and a razor scraper Even after the surface units are turned off the glass c...

Page 8: ...IL SELECT knob clockwise to the position marked l G m Push in and turn the control knob to the desired MED setting The unit will heat the entire area contained by the larger circle To use the small 6 inch surface unit turn the COIL SELECT knob counterclockwise to the positon marked O Push in and turn the control knob to the desired setting The unit will only heat the area inside the smaller circle...

Page 9: ...elain can melt and Usable but not recommended fuse to the surface 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 burning onto the cooktop You must use pans with perfectly flat bottoms Some pans may have curved or rounded bo...

Page 10: ...as pressure cookers deep fat fryers They are available at your etc All cookware must have flat bottoms and be the local retail store The bottom of the wok should correct size have the same diameter as the surface unit to insure proper contact CAUTION 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 ...

Page 11: ...t 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 Safe canning requires that ...

Page 12: ... 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 General Information As the Cook T...

Page 13: ...ving the knobs for cleaning please note that the knobs on the left side and the knobs on the right side are on the proper OFF position When replacing the knobs check the OFF position to insure proper placement The knob stem has a groove in each side The groove on one side has a spring clip The other groove is clear see illustration When removing the knob it may be helpful to slip a thin cloth such...

Page 14: ...lding mn this check before calling for service it controls are not properly set or the wrong control knob en used cookware with rough bottoms VW Wwtiaa W u w coarse particles salt or sand were between the cookware d the surface of the cooktop Use recommended cleaning procedures be sure okwam bottoms and cookware am clean before use and use cookware with ooth bottoms Tiny scratches are not removabl...

Page 15: ...nces and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Special Needs 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 Senzice Contracts 8066262224 You can have the secure feeling th...

Page 16: ...e and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product pleasecontact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and ot...

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