GE Monogram® Use and Care Guide 36″ Ceramic Cooktop
Consumer Information Ceramic Cooktop Introduction Your new Monogram ceramic cooktop makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience and kitchen planning flexibility. Whether you chose it for its purity of design, assiduous attention to detail—or for both of these reasons—you’ll find that your Monogram ceramic cooktop’s superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come. Your Monogram ceramic cooktop was designed to provide the flexibility to blend in with your kitchen cabinetry.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: • Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference. • Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this guide. • Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface unit, be careful to avoid steam burns. Some cleansers can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. • Only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic, earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for cooktop cooking; others may break because of the sudden change in temperature.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • To minimize the possibility of burns, always be certain that the controls for all surface units are at the off position and the entire glass surface is cool before attempting to clean the cooktop. • Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and canned food a safe distance away from your cooktop. They may become hot and could cause burns. • Never heat unopened food containers. Pressure buildup may make container burst and cause injury.
Features of Your Cooktop Ceramic Cooktop Design information 3 2 4 1 5 5 4 7 5 4 3 6 5 3 6 4 3 6 6 8 4 9 4 5 10 8 4 5 3 6 5 3 6 5 3 6 2 11 12 Feature Index Page 1 Bridge Surface Unit (diameter 7 ″/16 ″ [2x1800/4400W]) 2 Surface Unit (diameter 5 1⁄2″ [1200W]) 3 Model and Serial Numbers (on a label under the cooktop) 4 Dual Surface Unit (diameter 5 1⁄4″/7 3⁄4″ [950/1900W]) 5 Hot Surface Indicator Light 8 6 Coil Select Knob 8 7 Dual Surface Unit Control Knob
Controls and Features Ceramic Cooktop How to set the controls Note: Be sure to turn the control knob to off (•) when you finish cooking. 1 Grasp the control knob. 2 Push in and turn the knob to the desired heat setting. The control knob must be pushed in and turned from the off ( ) position. When the control is in any position other than off ( ), it may be rotated without pushing it in. The Unit On Indicator Light will glow when ANY surface unit is on.
Using the bridge surface unit The three controls on the left side of the control panel can be used to create an oblong heated area. Because of its bigger dimensions, larger pans can be used on the bridge surface unit. 4 • 2 5 3 4 Control knob for the left side of the bridge. You can use each element separately or you can use both elements combined with the bridge element between them.
Cookware Tips Ceramic Cooktop Types of cookware The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance. Stainless Steel: recommended Especially good with a sandwich clad bottom. The sandwich bottom combines the benefits of stainless steel (appearance, durability and stability) with the advantages of aluminum or copper (heat conduction, even heat distribution). Aluminum: heavy weight recommended Good conductivity.
For best results • Place only dry pans on the surface units. Do not place lids on the surface units, particularly wet lids. • Do not use woks that have support rings. This type of wok will not heat on glass surface units. • We recommend that you use only a flatbottomed wok. They are available at your local retail store. The bottom of the wok should have the same diameter as the surface unit to insure proper contact.
Home Canning Tips Ceramic Cooktop Observe the following points in canning Note: Flat-bottomed canners are required for glass cooktops. Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of the surface unit’s circle are not recommended for most surface cooking. However, when canning with water-bath or pressure canner, larger-diameter pots may be used. This is because boiling water temperatures (even under pressure) are not harmful to the cooktop surfaces surrounding the surface units.
Glass Cooktop Cleaning Ceramic Cooktop General information Before you use the cooktop for the first time, clean it with cleaning cream. This helps protect the top and makes clean-up easier. Proper care and cleaning are important so your cooktop will give you efficient and satisfactory service. If soil, mineral deposits from evaporated water spills or metal rub-off from aluminum cookware is not removed, it will burn on the glass cooktop surface and cause permanent discoloration.
Glass Cooktop Cleaning Ceramic Cooktop Special care Sugary spillovers (such as jellies, fudge, candy syrups) or melted plastics can cause pitting of the surface of your cooktop (not covered by the warranty) unless the spill is removed while still hot. Special care should be taken when removing hot substances. Follow these instructions carefully and remove soil while spill is still hot. 1 Turn off all surface units affected by the spillover. Remove hot pans.
Care and Cleaning Ceramic Cooktop Cooktop seal To clean the cooktop seal, let a wet cloth rest on it for a few minutes, then wipe clean. Use a mild detergent if needed. Do not use a knife or any sharp object on the seal because it will cut or damage it. Control knobs The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning. Before removing the knobs for cleaning, please note that the knobs are in the proper off position. When replacing the knobs, check the off position to insure proper placement.
The Problem Solver Ceramic Cooktop Questions? Use this problem solver! PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SURFACE UNITS WILL NOT MAINTAIN A ROLLING BOIL OR FRYING RATE IS NOT FAST ENOUGH • You must use pans which are absolutely flat. If light can be seen between the pan bottom and a straight edge, the surface units will not transfer heat properly. • Pan bottoms should closely match the diameter of the surface unit selected.
Consumer Services With the purchase of your new Monogram appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll- free! GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 In-Home Repair Service 800-444-1845 For Customers With Special Needs… Whatever your question about any Monogram major appliance, GE Answer Center® information service is available to help. Your call—and your question—will be answered promptly and courteously.
WARRANTY YOUR MONOGRAM COOKTOP WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the cooktop that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: 1 2 3 Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today. Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification. Read your “Use and Care Guide” carefully.
