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Summary of Contents for JP389BJBB - 30" Electric Modular Cooktop

Page 1: ...17 Grill Cooking Guide 17 Home Canning Tips 21 Radiant Module 12 14 _ _ Problem Solver 35 36 Installation Instructions 28 34 Consumer Services 39 Important Phone Numbers 39 Model and Serial Numbers 2...

Page 2: ...Save time and money Before you request service See the Problem Solver in the back of this guide It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself Serial Number Use these number...

Page 3: ...r cleaning Radiant Module JXDR 0C Black Radiant 240V Stainless Steel Trim JXDR50B Black Radiant and Black Trim 240V JXDR50W White Radiant and White Trim 240V This module has one 5 and one 7 heating co...

Page 4: ...n reaching for items stored over the cooktop Flanunable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot surfaces and may cause severe burns Use only dry pol holdersimoist or damp pot holders...

Page 5: ...th a mayonnaise jar which could break when hot grease drips into it Replace with any wide mouth canning jar Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or medium high heat settings Foods for frying shoul...

Page 6: ...FEATURES OF YOUR COOKTOP 0 0 7 w J _ i 4J L 7 LJ 0 6...

Page 7: ...System 5 14 Uses wide mouth canning jars to collect grease 18 23 8 Control Knobs 9 15 Push in and turn to set surface units from LO to HI 19 23 9 Indicator Light 9 Lights when any unit of the cooktop...

Page 8: ...king results use good quality p_ms Electric coils are more forgiving of warped p_ms themradiaut or solid disks Heats up quickly but does not change heat settings as quickly as gas or induction Electri...

Page 9: ...face unit is on Cooking Guide for Using Heat Settings HI Used to begin cooking or to bring water to a boil Reduce heat setting after water boils Medium High Setting halfway between HI and MED Maintain...

Page 10: ...module by the front and back edges and slide toward the center of the cooktop Lift out when unplugged 4 If you are storing modules do not stack them or store other materials on top of them This could...

Page 11: ...ttomed wok can be used safely Q Why am I not getting the heat I need from my surface units even though l have the controls on the correct setting A After turning the surface units off and making sure...

Page 12: ...neath the surface unit radiate heat through the glass to the cookware The red glow of the coils will be instantly visible through the glass It will take the surface unit a few moments to heat up The c...

Page 13: ...ed as long as the cooktop is cleaned immediately Porcelain enamel Good performance only with a thick fiat smooth bottom Avoid boiling dry as porcelain can melt and fuse to the surface Glass ceramic us...

Page 14: ...d food year round prepared in the convenience of your own kitchen Separate heating elements can be set at different temperatures allowing you to use half the cooking surface to grill meat and the othe...

Page 15: ...when the module is on the right side on some models The left front and left rear control knobs operate the grill when the grill module is on the left side of the cooktop Automatic Blower Operation Th...

Page 16: ...d off Questions and Answers Q I followed the cooking times suggested in the Grill Cooking Guide but my foods were not done properly Is there something wrong with my grill A Probably not Suggested cook...

Page 17: ...er frequently _md if desired baste with Pieces sauce last 10 to 15 minutes Quarters MED l hr to l hr l 0 minutes Break joint bones Place skin side down Turn total over every 15 minutes and baste frequ...

Page 18: ...should be seated properly on the reflector pan with the griddle s drain holes at the front Removing the Griddle Module When removing the parts of the grill module to clean be sure all switches are in...

Page 19: ...omatically when the griddle is turned off Griddle Tips Most griddled foods require cooking on a preheated surface which may be greased lightly before adding food Preheat griddle for only 5 minutes at...

Page 20: ...aning section Q How should 1 store my griddle when it is not in use A To avoid marring the non stick finish store the griddle upright on the edge with the terminals up to avoid damage If it is necessa...

Page 21: ...the manufacturer of your canner manufacturers of glass jars for canning such as Ball and Kerr and the United States Department of Agriculture Extension Service 4 Remember that canning is a process tha...

Page 22: ...system helps remove cooking vapors odors and smoke from foods prepared on the cooktop modules How to Operate Vent System To operate the vent system using the knob turn the VENT knob on the control pan...

Page 23: ...and immediately dry it with a clean soft cloth Take care to dry the surface following the grain To help prevent finger marks after cleaning spread a thin film of baby oil on the surface Wipe away exc...

Page 24: ...ll damage the vent _nlle s finish Do not clean the vent grille in the dishwasher Vent Filter Filter The filter is held in place Vent at an angle with a hold bump Lift the filter up and out of the vent...

Page 25: ...eflector Pan Do not attempt to clean the heating element Grill Grate Clean with a plastic scouring pad and hot soapy watm Rinse well The grill grate may also be cleaned in the dishwasher Do not clean...

Page 26: ...the opening in the drip pan and into the receptacle Guide the surface unit into place so it rests evenly Drip Pans Remove the surface units Then lift out the drip pans For best results clean the drip...

Page 27: ...ed polish the entire surface with Cerama Bryte and a paper towel Metal Marks and Scratches 1 Be careful not to slide pots and pans across your radiant module It will leave metal markings on the surfac...

Page 28: ...frequency as listed in these Installation Instructions and connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit protected by a circuit breaker or time delay fuse Proper electrical ratings shou...

Page 29: ...king appliance over the cooMop shall conform to the installation instructions packed with that appliance A 15 minimum must be kept from the side edge of cooMop to the bottom of any cabinet not directl...

Page 30: ...l downward duct installations connect to a transition duct with a 6 round standard ductwork This 31 4 x 10 rectangle to 6 round transition duct is available at your local building supply store _crethe...

Page 31: ...0 duct Always use an appropriate roof or wall cap with damper Laundry type wall caps should NEVER be used Thru Cabinet Toe Space Between Floor Joist Downward Venting Install ductwork making male femal...

Page 32: ...ngs as possible For satisfactory performance the duct run should not exceed 100 feet equivalent length Venting performance is improved by using larger diameter duct 32 Equivalent Number Equivalent Duc...

Page 33: ...U _ wire compartment _ Place the clamp over the conduit Make sure the bushing is fully Clamp seated against the stop tab in Stop Tab the clamp Clamping Tab Tighten the clamping screw until the clampi...

Page 34: ...the black leads to each other Connect the green and white leads of the cooktop to the power supply and branch circuit neutral leads which are white or gray 3 Conductor Branch Circuit 120VLAC Branch Ci...

Page 35: ...re surface unit module is not plugged in properly If any module fails to heat switch the module to the other side of cooktop If it operates on that side then switch may be at fault ff it does not heat...

Page 36: ...remove marks radiant cooktop glass surface_ Incorrect cleaning materials have been used encrusted boilovers or grease spatters remain on the surfhce Use a razor scraper and recommended cleaning proce...

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Page 39: ...orCustomers WithSpecial Needs 800 626 2000 GE offers fl ee of charge a brochure to assist in planning a barrie fl ee kitchen for pei_ons with limited mobility Consumers with impaired hearing or speech...

Page 40: ...ranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Improper installation If you have an installation problem conta...

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