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Summary of Contents for JP680L

Page 1: ...re and Cleaning 12 Control Settings 6 Cookware 7 Energy Saving Tips 4 Features 5 Installation Instructions 14 15 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Problem Solver 13 Repair Service 13 Safety Instructions 3 4 Surface Cooking Guide 9 Warranty Back Cover Modek 680L JP681L GEAp iiMIctM ...

Page 2: ...n a label on the underside of the counter unit These model and serial 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 Model Number If you received a damaged cooktop Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the cooktop Savetime and money Before you request service Check the Pr...

Page 3: ... pan completely with well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking soda or if available a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher Do not cook on a broken glass cooktop Spillovers or cleaning solution may penetrate a broken coolctop and create a risk of electrical shock Contact a qualified technician immediately shou...

Page 4: ... thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fiitbeyond the smoking point SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS Use cookware of medium weight aluminum with tight fitting covers and flat bottoms which completely cover the heated portion of the cooking element c Cook fresh vegetables with a minimum amount of water in a covered pan s Watch foods when bringing them quickly to cooking temperatures at Maximum...

Page 5: ... in the elements However there are differences Solid disk elements do N glow red even at the highest heat setting Solid disk elements reach temperature a little slower and hold heat longer than conventional elements Solid disk elements have very even heat distribution Since solid disk elements hold heat longer you may wish to turn the element off sooner and take advantage of the residual heat The ...

Page 6: ... begins with full power no matter where the knob is set When the temperature corresponding to that setting has been reached the element cycles OFF and ON similar to your oven Even when the dial is set at minimum the element begins on full power until the selected heat setting is reached The Sensi Temp element will not burn food when the correct setting is selected For example baked beans chocolate...

Page 7: ...re than 1 inch beyond the clement 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 arid 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 onlv drv Dans on the solid disk eleme t Do not place lids o...

Page 8: ...wn chicken on 400 switch to 2 X to tinish cooking 425 475 0 heat and maintain tcmpcraturc Swiss Steak Pot Roast braiwi HI melt fat then brown 4 5 minutes Add liquid Chichcn I ricd HI melt ftit then brown 4 5 mlnutcs cover HI hctit oil Chicken Shrimp Deep fried Lamb Chops Hamburgers Link Sausage H1 preheat skillet then grease lightly MED 5 brown meat and cook to desired doneness Preheat skillet and...

Page 9: ...minutes Melt Fatand cook on 200 Heat and simmer n200 sauces I HI melt fat I 2 3 tinish cooking hip stCW S H1 heat up liquid LO simmer Vegetables Fresh HI cover bring stilted 3 cook 30 minutes water to a bol I depending on tenderness of vegetable Place fresh vegetables in p ln with wutcr cover and cook on 200 Place frozen vegetables in pan with wtitcr cover and cook at 225 Frozen HI co er bring sal...

Page 10: ...s 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 NOTE 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 be shortened ...

Page 11: ...r the cooktop temperature will not cause damage to the cabinets countertops or cookware Q Whv am I overcooking mv food A The solid disk elements arc very energy efficient and retain heat much longer than coil elements Food will boil or fry three to five minutes after the controls are turned off We recommend that you begin cooking at lower settings than you have in the past and gradually increase o...

Page 12: ...ve any excess polish Before next use burn off the element by means of a short preheating period A slight amount of smoke and odor will occur Cooking at home and pre delivery factory testing will permanently change the stainless steel trim ring to a gold color This is a normal characteristic of stainless steel and will not affect the operation or performance of your elements The stainless steel tri...

Page 13: ...uction the cooktop may seem hotter than I HOT you are used to This is normal Make sure flat bottom pans are used SOLID DISK Absolutely flat pans must be used in order for solid disk elements to heat cookware ELEMENTS WILL surface rapidly and efficiently If light can be seen beneath the bottom of cookware NOT MAINTAIN A when placed on a t at surface the cooktop elements will not operate properly RO...

Page 14: ...dimensions These dimensions must be met for safe use of your cooktop Minimum Clearances to be Maintained ll b between cutout rear edge and wall behind cooktop between cutout frc n dg n counter front edge 30 between cooktop and nearest overhead surface 3 between the right and or the left cutout edge and the sidewalls to a height of 18 Important Tb climin te the risk t burns Jr fire when reaching Ne...

Page 15: ...abinet where the cooktop will be located The cooktop has 3 feet of conduit IMPORTANT The junction box must be located where it will allow considerable slack in the conduit for serviceability See Fig 3 Fig 3 Foam Tape Side Retainer Washer 7 1 Suggested mounting of an approved junction box Before installing the cooktop in the To attach the cooktop to the cutout attach foam tape shipped counter inser...

Page 16: ...or GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRtC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS N COVERED SWViCe trips tOyour hOmEItO II 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 below or ...

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