GE JP910 Owner's Manual

Surface Elements ......... 7, 8 Tri-Ring Surface Element ..... 8 Care and Cleaning Control I_mobs ............ 11 (;lass Cooktop .......... 19, 13 Troubleshooting Tips ...... 14 Consumer Support Consumer Support.. Back Co_er Product Registration ..... 17, 18 Warranty ................. 19 jP91o JP93O jP94o JP96o JP970 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # Serial # You can find them on a label under the cooktop. 49-80277 12-04JR

the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of fife. SAFETYPRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precaufions should be followed, including the following: Use this appliance only for its intended use as described ira this manual. Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your cooktop unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be refened to a qualified technician, Always kee I) dishtowels, dish cloths, pot holders and other linens a safe distance away fiom your cooktop. Always kee I) x_ooden and plastic utensils and canned food a safe distance away flom your cooktop. They may become hot and could cause burns. iiiiiiiiiiii_iii Before performing any service, disconnect the cooktop power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fltse or switching off the citvuit breakec Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician ira accordance with the provided installation instructions. Hare the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or flrse. Mark it for easy reference. iiiiiiiiiiii_iii iiiiiiiiiiii_iii iiiiiiiiiiii_iii Do not leme children alone---xhildren should not be left alone or unattended ira an area where an appliance is ira use. They should nexer be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance. Teach children not to play with flae controls or any other part of the cooktop. Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the cooktop. CAUTION: tems ofinterest to children should not be stored ira cabinets aboxe a cooktop---<:hildren climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously ir_jured. Always kee I) combustible wall coxerings, curtains or drapes a safe distance flom your cooktop. Nexer wear loose-fitting or hangSng garments while using dte appliance. Flammable mamrial could be ignited if brought ira contact with hot sniJCace elements and may cause sex,re bnrlas. Use only d U pot holders--moist or damp pot holders on hot snrPaces may result ira bums flom steam. Do not let pot holders touch hot surPace elements. Do not use a towel or oflter bulky cloth. Such cloflts can catch fire on a hot surface element, For your safew, nexer use your appliance tbr wamaing or heating the room. Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off'. Smother a flaming pan on a sur_ace element 135'co\etJng the pan complemly with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or fiat tray. Use a muld-pml)ose &T chemical or foam-type exfinguishen Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out 135' coveting wida baking soda or, if available, by using a mulfi-puq)ose dry chemical or foam-type rite exdnguishen When preparing flaming %ods under the hood, turn the thn on. Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate on the cooktop. 2

to bum even though they are dark in color During and after use, do not touch, or let clofl_ing or od_er flammable materials contact the surf_ace elements or areas nearby the surface elements; allow sufficient time for cooling first. Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop and areas lacing file cooktop. To minimize the possibili U of bnrlls, ignition of flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a container should be turned toward the cenmr of flae cooktop without exmnding oxer any nearby snifitce elements. Always tm_ fl_e surlaace element control to off before removing tile cookware. Use proper pan size--select cookware having fiat bottoms larg> enough m cox>r the surt_ace heating element. Tile use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surfi_ce element to direct contact and m W result in ig_ition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to snrface element will also improx_ efficiency Never leme surt_ace elements unatmnded at high heat settings. Boiloxers cause smoking and greasy spillox>rs that may catch on fire. Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, earthenware or other glazed containers ale suitable for cooktop cooking; othei_ m W break because of tile sudden change in temperature. Kee I) an eye on foods being fried at high or medium-high heat settings. Foods for fiTing should be as dry as possible. Frost on fiozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fiat to bubble up and ox>r tile sides of tile pan. Use litde t_atfor eflective shallow or deep-tht fiTing. Filling d_e pan too fldl of fiat can cause spillovers when food is added. If a combination of oils or fats will be used in fi;ving, stir mg>ther before heating, or as f:ats melt slowly. Always heat fat sloMy, and watch as it heats. Use a deep t_at theI_nomemr whenever possible to prevent oveflleafing fat beyond tile smoldng point. Nexer u T to moxe a pan of hot Pat, especially a deep fi_t fever V(ait until tile t_atis cool. Do not store flammable mamfials near tile cooktop. Kee I) tim hood and grease filmrs clean to maintain g_od x_nfing and to avoid grease fires. Do not store or use combustible mamrials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in tile vicinity of this or any appliance. Clean only parts lismd in this Owner's Manual. Do not leave paper products, cooking umnsils or food on tile cooktop when not in use. Kee I) cooktop clean and free of accumnlafion of grease or spilloxers which may ignite. Nex>r heat unopened food containers. Pressure bnildup may make container burst and cause injm T. Nex>r leave jars or cans of Pat drippings on or near your cooktop. Nex>r use your appliance for wmlning or heating tile room. COOKMEATANDPOULTRY THOROUGHLY... Cookmeat andpoultry thoroughly--meat to at leastan INTERNALtemperatureof 160°Fandpoultry to at least an INTERNALtemperatureof 180°ECookingto thesetemperaturesusuallyprotects against foodbomeillness. 3

controls have been turned off. Avoid scratching tile glass cooktop. Tile cooktop can be scratched with imms such as sharp insuuments, tings or other jeweh y and rixets oil clothing. Nexer use the glass cooktop surt_ace as a cutting board. Do not place or store items oil top of the glass cooktop surface when it is not in use. Be careflfl when placing spoons or other stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface when it is in use. Tiley may become hot and could cause bums. Avoid heating an empty pan. Doing so may damage the cooktop and the pan. Do not allow watel, other liquids or grease to remain oil the cooktop. To minimize die possibility of bums, always be certain flint tile controls for all sur£_ce elements ate at file off position and the entire glass snrface is cool before atmmpting to clean the cooktop. Do not operam die glass surPace elements if die glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning soluuon m W penetram a broken cooktop and cream a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately should your glass cooktop become broken. Clean the cooktop wifll caution. If a wet spong_ or clodl is used to wipe spills oil a hot surface element, be careflfl to axoid smam bums. Some cleansers can produce noxious flnnes if applied to a hot surPace. NOTE." _a:e recommend fllat you axoid wiping any surPace element areas until dtey have cooled and tile indicator light has g_ne off: Sugar spills are tile exception to this. Please see the Cleaning the Glass Cooktop secdon. ¼]ten tile cooktop is cool, use only CERAMA BRYTE a°(:eramic Cooktop Cleaner and the CERAMA BRYTE a° Cleaning Pad to clean the cooktop. To mold possible damage to tile cooking surface, do not apply the cleaning cream to the glass snrface when it is hot. After cleaning, use a di T cloth or paper towel to remoxe all the cleaning cream residue. Read and follow all instructions and warnings oil the cleaning cream labels. Use care when touching tile cooktop. Tiae glass suifi_ce of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls haxe been turned OFF. '4 Do not stand oil the glass cooktop. i,arge scratches or impacts to glass cooktops can lead to broken or shattered glass. READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVETHESEINSTRUCtiONS 4

0 Radiant Surti_ce Elements @ Dual Surti_ce Element Td-Ring Sml'i_ce Element i,efl Rear Surti_ce Element Control Knob O I,efl Front Sm_i_ce Element Control Knob Control i,ock Indicator light O Sm_i_ce Element ON Indicator i,ight O (]enter or Td-Ring SUll'hce Elenlent Control Knob Tri-Ring Cooking Area Selector Knob Dual Element Control Knob G Dual Element Selector Knob O Right Rear Surthce Element Control Knob Control i,ock Knob i,efl Front and Bridge Element O Bridge Element Selector Knob Explained on page 7 8 8 7 7 8 7 8 8 8 8 7 8 8 8 5

may vary from your model. .JP910 D -_ ] 4/_ I... FeatureIndex (Features and appearances may vary.) O Radiant Surli_ce Elements O Dual Stlrlilce Element O i,efl Rear Surli_ce Element Control Knob O I,efl Front Stmfi_ce Element (_ontrol Knob Control i,ock Indicator light O Stmfi_ce Element ON Indicator i,ight O Dual Element Control Knob O Dual Element Selector Knob O Right Rear Stmf_ce Element Control Knob Control i,ock Knob i,efl Front and Bridge Element Bridge Element Selector Knob Explained on page 7 8 7 7 8 7 8 8 7 8 8 8

wvvw.GEAppliances.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Set Push the knob down and turn in either direction to the setting you want. When the control is in any position other than OFF,it may be rotated without pushing it d()wn. At both OFFand HI the control clicks into position. Y)u may hear slight clickingsotmds during cooking, indicating the control is keeping the power level you set. The controls fi)r the radiant stmfi_ce elements can be set am_where between LOmid Hlfi)r an unlinfited ntunber of heat settings. With the infinite sMtch the element cycles on and off to maintain your selected control setting. The ELEMENTON indicator light Mll glow when any surti_ce element is oil. A HOTSURFACEindicator light will glow when any radiant dement is turned oil and will i'emain on until the surfi_ce is cooled to apl)roxbnately 150°E NOTE: Itcomesonwhentheelementishot to the touch. ,:/t staysonevenafterthedement/sturnedoK Itg/owsbrightlyuntil thedementiscoded to approxlknately150°£ Besureyouturnthecontrolknobto OFFwhen youfbishcookbg. Never cook directly on the glass. Always use cookware. Always center the pan on flTesurface element you are using. Do not sfide cookware across the cooktop because it can scratch the glass. Theglass is scratch-resistant, not scratchprooL About the radiant surface elements... The radiant cooktop teatures heating elements beneath a smooth glass surti_ce. NOTE:A sh_?htodor/snormalwhenanew cooktopis usedforthefkst time./t iscausedby theheatingof newpartsandinsu/aflbgmaterials andwi// disappearin ashorttime. NOTE:On models with h_?htcoloredglass cooktops,it is normal for the cookingzonesto changecolor when hot or cooling down. Thisis temporaryand will disappearas glass cools to room temperature. The smtace element will cycle on and off to maintain _our selected control settin , It is sate to place hot cookware (from the ()veil or stuti_ce) on the glass cooktop when the stutiace is cool, Waterstains(mineraldeposits)areremovable usingthecleanlbgcreamorfull strengthwhite vinegar Useof wlbdowcleanermayleavean indescentfilmonthecooktop.Thecleaning creamwi//removethisdiscoloration. Don'tstoreheavyitemsabovethecooktop. If theydropontothecooktop,theycancause damage. Donot usethesurfaceas acuttingboard Even alter the surti_ce elements are turned off, the glass cooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking. To avoid ovei'cooking, i'elllOve p}lIIS _1"oI11 the surtiace elements when the tood is cooked. Avoid placing utensils that could become hot or plastics that could melt on the stuthce element until it has cooled conq)letely.

_ Large Small _ surface surface"---_e_ element 8 oFF = 1 ,?. Dual Surface Element tonsomemodels) Therightfrontsurfacedementhas2 cooklbg sl#esto selectfromsoyoucanmatchthesl#eof thedementtothesl#eof thecookwareyouare using. To use tile large surfi_ce element, turn tile SELECTOR knob to _. Push in and ttlrn tile control knob to tile desired setting. The element will heat the entire area contained b) tile larger circle. To use tile small surfi_ce element, turn tile SELECTOR knob to e. Push in and mrn tile control knob to tile desired setting. The element will only heat the area inside the smaller circle. OFF_ 1 2. Bridge Surface Element(onsomemodels) Youcan create an oblong heated area byusing the left rear element/b addition to the front element bndge combination. Make sure tile pan rests flat on tile glass cooktop. _q/en tile SELECTOR knob points to _, the control knob controls both the left fl'ont stli3'ilce element and tile bridge a I'ea, Choose pans that match tile circle/bridge area as closely as possible. _]/eIl tile SELECTORknob points to _, the control knob controls the left fl'ont suHi_ce element only: ii_ _i/ii _i:ii _i i_iii_ !!iil l 5 &i-Ring Surface Element(onsomemodels) Therearcenter surface element offers3 cooklbg areasto match thesl#e of the cookwareyou are using. To use tile largest cooking area, push in and turn tile SELECTORknol) to @. Push and turn tile control knob to the desired setting, Push down and turn tile control knob to the desired setting, To use tile smallest cooking area, turn tile SELECTORknob to e. Push and ttlI'n the control knob to the desired setting. This will acfiw_te only the smallest inside heating area. To use tile medium cooking area, press and turn tile SELECTOR knob to @ . Surface Elements Cycle On and Off Surlilce elelnents will c) cle on and off to maintain tile temperature )ou haxe selected. All radiant surlace elements have a temperature limiter that protects tile ,glass cooktoi ) fl'om ,getting, too hot. Tile temperature limiter may cycle tile elements off' while cooking if." Thepan boils dr_z Thepan bottom is not f/a£ Thepan is off-center Thereis no pan on the e/emen_ UNLOCK 8 Control Lock-Out To lock tile cooktop and pre_ent unwanted use, turn the control lock knob to I,OCK. An indicator light will glow to show that the cooktop is locked. To/mlock, press and mrn tile knob to UNI,OCK. In the locked position, tile cooktop will produce an audil)le sound if an) control knol) is set to a position other than OFE

ces.com The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops. Check pans for flat bottoms by using a straight edge. Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or warped bottoms are not recommended. Stainless Steel'. recommended Aluminum: heavyweight pans recommended Good conducfidb'. Muminun_ residue sometimes appea_ as scratches on the cooktop but can be removed if cleaned immediately: Because of its low melting point, thin weight aluminum should not be used, Copper: recommended CopperBottoms: usable, but not recommended Pans with copper bottoms may leave residue appearing as scratches. Remove any residue ilmllediatelv alter use. Do not let a pot boil (h_'. Overheated metal can bond to the glass cooktop and leave a pemmnent stain if it is not removed immediatelv. Porcelain Enamel-CoveredCastIron: recommended _&s long as the cookware is covered completely with porcelain enam el, this cookware is recommended. Caution is recoilli//ended ti)r C_lSt-ii'on cookware that is not completely covered with smooth porcelain enamel, since it may scratch the glass ceramic cooktop. Glass-Ceramic: usable,butnot recommended Poor periimnance. May scratch the StlI'J[il ce. Stoneware: usable,but not recommended Poor perfimnance. Mm scratch the StlI'J[il ce. Use pans that match the diameter of the surfilce elelnent. (_ooking pe_fimnance will not be as good if the cookware is either smaller or larger than the surti_ce element. Do not place wet pans on the glass cooktop. Do not use woks with support rings Onthe glass cooktop For Best Results Place only (h w pans on the surii_ce elements. Do not place lids on the sm_fhce elements, particularly wet lids. Do not rise woks that have supI)ort rings. This _ipe of wok will not heat on glass surfi_ce elements. We recommend that you use only a fiat-bottomed wok. They are available at yore" local retail store. The bottom of the wok should have the same diameter as the stwlilce element to enstli'e l)rol)er contact. Some special cooking procedm'es require spedfic cookware such as pressm'e cooke_s, deep tat ti3'e_s, etc. M1 cookware must have fiat bottoms and be the correct size. Useflat-bottomed woks on the glass cooktop. 9

l ; Right! Wrong! Note: Flat-bottomed canners are required for glass co&tops. Observe the Following Points in Canning Pots that extend beyond 1" of the surfl_ce element's drcle are not l'ecoi/llllellded [0r IllOSt StlK[ilce cooking. However; when canning with _Ke>bath or pressure canne_; lmge> diameter pots may be used. This is because boiling water temi)eratmes (even trader pressure) are not ham_flfl to the cooktop sm_hces surrounding the surti_ce elements. HOWEVER, DO NOT USE lARGE- DI?d'vlETEI?. CANNERS OR OTHER IARGE-DDd_Jl ETER POTS FOR FRYING OR BOII,ING FOODS OTHER THAN _,_;_TER. Most syrup or sauce mixtures--and all _'pes of flTing--{ ook at temperatures much higher than boiling water: Such temperatures could eventually ham/ tile glass cooktop S/lI5{ilces. ] Be sure the cromer fits oxer tile center of tile surfi_ce element. If yore" cooktop or its location does not allow tile C}lililei" to be centered on tile s/mfhce element, use smaller diameter pots for good cmming results. ] Flat-bottomed canne_ Hltlst be used. Do not use cannei_ with flanged or rippled bottoms (often li)tllld ill ellalllelware) becatlse they don't make enough contact with tile surlhce elements and take a long time to boil water [] Remember that cmming is a I)r°cess that ,generates large, amounts of steam. To avoid burns fl'om steam or heat, be careflfl when canning, NOTE"ff your househas low voltage, canning maytakelonger than expected, even thoughdirections have been carefully followed. Theprocess time will be shortenedby'. (1) using a pressure canner, and (2) starting with HOTtap water for fastest heating of large quantitiesof water CAUTION'. Safe canningrequires that harmful microorganismsare destroyedand that thejars are sealed completely. When canning foodsin a water-bath canner,a gentle but steady boil mustbe maintainedfor the requiredtime. When canningfoods in a pressurecanner,the pressure mustbe maintainedfor the requiredtime. After you haveadjustedthe controls, it is veryimportant to makesure the prescribed boil orpressure levelsare maintainedfor the requiredtime. Sinceyou mustmakesure to process the canningjars for the prescribedtime, with nointerruption inprocessing time,do not can on any cooktop surface elementif your canner is not flat. [] X4hen cmming, use recipes and procedm'es from reputable sources. Reliable redpes and procedm'es are available fl'om tile IIl_lIltllilCttlI'eI" o1[ VOILE C_lIlIleI'; inanufilcturei_ of glassjm_ for cmming, such as Ball and Kerr brand; and tile United States Department of Agriculture Extension Service. 10

.CE4,,,i,,ces.com Be sure electrical power is off and aft surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop. How to RemoveProtective ShippingFilmand Packaging Tape Carefldly grasp a corner at the protective shipping fihn with your finge_ and slowly peel it from the appliance stlYlilce. Do not use any shaq} items to remove the fihn. Remove all at the fihn before using the appliance fl)r the fi_5t time. To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product, the safest way to remove the adhesive ti'om packaging tape on new appliances is an application of a household liquid dishwashing detergent. Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak. NOTE."Theadhesivemust beremoved fromall parts./t cannot be removedif it is baked on. )..._ jir, --\ _ I / Cleargroove ControlKnobs Thecontrol knobsmaybe removedfor easier cleaning Make sure the knobs are in the OFF positions and pull them straight oit the stems fi)r cleaning. The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher or they may also be washed with soap and water: Make sure the inside of the knobs are (h_' before replacing. Replace the knobs, in the OFFposition to ensure proper placement. 11

Cleanyour cooktopafter each spill. Use CERAMA BRYTE® CeramicCooktop Cleaner. Normal Daily Use Cleaning ONLY use (_EIL_d'dA BRYTE _'Ceranlic Cooktop Cleaner on the glass cooktop. Other creams ma_ not be as eflectixe. To maintain and protect the smti_ce of yore" glass cooktop, t011ow these steps: [] Befin'e using the cooktop fin" the fi_t time, clean it with CElled'vIA BRYTE '_Ceramic Cooktop Cleane_: This helps protect the top and makes cleanup easier: [] Dail) tlse of CEI)_/]_ BRYTE _:' Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner will help kee I) the cooktop looking new. [] Shake the cleaning cream well. Appl) a fi_w drops of CEIL_dMA BRYTE _ Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner directly to the cooktop. [] Use a p_}per towel or (_EI_dVIA BRYTE ¢"Cleaning Pad fi)r Ceramic Cooktops to clean the entire cooktop StlI'J[ilce. [] Use a dry cloth or paper towel to remove all cleaning residue. No need to rinse. NOTE: It la very important that you DO NOT heat the cooktop until it has been cieaned thoroughly Use a CERAMA BRYTE*_Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops. Burned-On Residue WARNING:DAMAGEto yourglasssurface mayoccurif you usescrubpadsother than the pad includedwith yourcooktop. [] Allow the cooktop to cool. [] Spread a few drops of CEIL_JIA BRYTE _)Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the entire bm'ned residue area. [] Using the included CEIL_d'dA BRYTE _>Cleaning Pad fi',r Ceramic Cooktops, _ub the residue area, ali))lxing, , pressure as needed. [] [] If any residue remains, repeat the steps listed above as needed. For additional protection, after all residue has been remoxed, polish the entire surtace with CEI_d'dA BRYTE ') Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and a paper towel. The CERAMA BRYTE'*_Ceramic Cooktop Scraper and all recommended supplies are available through our Parts Cente_ See itTstructions under "To Order Parts" section on next page. NOTE:Do not use a dull or nicked blade. Heavy, Burned-On Residue [] Allow the cooktop to cool. [] Use a single-edge razor blade scraper at approximately a 45 ° angle against the glass surtace and scrape the soil. It will be necessary to apply pressure to the razor scraper in order to remove the residue. [] After scraping with the razor scrape_; spread a few drops of CElLed'vIA BRYTE : Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the entire bm'ned residue area. Use the CEI_dMA BRYTE ') Cleaning Pad to remove any remaining residue. [] For additional protection, after all residue has been removed, polish the entire surface with CEIL_d_IA BRYTE '_ Ceramic Cooktop (]leaner and a paper towel. 12

[] Be careful not to slide pots and pans across your cooktop. It will leave metal markings on the cooktop S/II'_;v'e. These marks are removable using the CEIU_dHA BRYTE ')Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner with the CEIL_MA BRYTE c_Cleaning Pad tot Ceramic Cooktops. [] If pots with a thin oxerla? of almninmn or copper are allowed to boil (hT, the overlay may leave black discoloration on the cooktop. This should be removed immediately betin'e heating again or the discoloration may be pemmnent. WARNING: Carefullycheckthe bottom of pans for roughnessthat wouldscratch thecooktop. Glasssurface--potential forpermanent damage. Our testing shows that if you are cooking high sugar mixtures such as jelly or fudge and have a spillover, it can cause permanent damage to the glass surface unless the spillover is immediately removed. Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic [] Tm'n off all sm_fhce elements. Remoxe hot pans. [] _A'earing an oven mitt: a. Use a single-edge razor blade scraper (CE]_dHA BRYTE <': Ceramic Cooktop Scraper) to move the spill to a cool area on the cooktop. b. Remove the spill with paper t_m'els. [] Any remaining spilloxer should be left until the sudi_ce of the cooktop has cooled. ] Don't use the sm_i_ce elements again tmtil all of the residue has been colnpletely removed. NOTE:If pittlng or indentationin theglass surface hasalreadyoccurred,the cooktopglass wi// have to be replaced/n this case,servicewi// be necessan/ To Order Parts To order CEIL_dHA BRYTE _Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and the cooktop scrape_; please call ore" toll-flee nmnber: National Parts Center 800.626.2002. CERAMA BRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner ........... _ WXIOX300 CERAMA BRYTE_ Ceramic Cooktop Scraper ........... _ WXIOX0302 Kit ........................ # WB64X5027 (Kit includescreamand cooktopscraper) CERAMA BRYTE_ Cleaning Pads for Ceramic Cooktops ......... # WXTOX350 13

Troubleshooting -tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Possible Causes What ToDo Surface elements willnot hnproper cookware * Use pans which are flat and match tile diameter maintaina rollingboil being used. i)f tile surihce element selected. orcookingis slow Surface elements do A fuse in your home may be * Replace tile tUse or reset tile circuit breaker. not work blown or the circuit breaker Cooktop controls * Check to see tile correct clmtrol ix set f(>r tile surthce improperly set. element you are usiu Check to be sure that tile Control Lock Selector ix turned to UNLO(;K. Cooktop making an Cooktop is locked. • Check to be sure tile Control Lock Selector ix turned audible sound tl) LrNLOCK. Tiny scratches ormetal Incorrect clemmag • Llse recommended cleaning procedures. marksorabrasionson methods being used. radiant cooktop glass surface Cookware with rough • Be sure cookwm'e bottoms and cookware are clean bottoms being used or heft)re use. Use cookware with smooth bottoms. coarse particles (salt Tiny scratch es a re u()t rem()vable but will becl)m e or sand) were between less visible in time as a result of cleaniu the cookware and the surface of the cooktop. Cookware has been slid across the cooktop surface. Areas of discoloration hnproper cookware • Marks from alumiuuu_ and copper pans as well as or dark streaks on the being used. mineral deposits from water or food can be removed cooktop with tile cleauiu,_ cream. Hot surface on a model • This ix normal. Tile St/l't_lce liDiv appear discolored with a light colored cooktop, when it ix hot. This ix temporary and will disappear as tile glass cools, Food spillovers not cleaned • See tile Cleaning the glass cooktop section. before next use. Incorrect clemfing methods • Llse recommended cleauiu_ procedures. being used. Plastic meltedto Hot cooktop came into • See tile Glasssurface potential for permanent damage the surface contact with plastic placed section in the Cleaning the glass cooktop section. on the hot cooktop. Pitting (or indentation) Hot sugar mixture spilled • Call a qualified technician for replacement. ofthe cooktop on the cooktop. Frequent cycling offand hnproper cookware • Else only flat cookware to minimize (v(liug onof surfaceelements being used. See tile Surface elements cycle on and Offsectiou. Controlknob will Cooktop controls not turn improperly set. • When the knob is in the OFFposition, it must be pushed in betore it can be turned. When the knob is in any other position, it can be turned without being pushed in. 14

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