GE Monogram® Use and Care Guide Stainless Steel Professional 48″ Gas Cooktop
Consumer Information Stainless Steel Cooktop Introduction Your new Monogram 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 cooktop’s superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come. Your Monogram cooktop was designed to provide the flexibility to blend in with your kitchen cabinetry.
Before using your cooktop Read this guide carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new cooktop properly. Write down the model & serial numbers You’ll find them on a label in the rear of the burner box below the burner grates. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here: These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card included in this guide. Model Number Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE • The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Before performing any service, DISCONNECT THE COOKTOP POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. • Do not leave children alone—children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance. • Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the drip tray handles or cooktop.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher. Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering it with baking soda or, if available, by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foamtype fire extinguisher.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Always turn the burners to OFF before removing cookware. • Carefully watch foods being fried at a high flame setting. • Foods for frying should be as dry as possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan. • Use the least possible amount of fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added.
Features of Your Cooktop Stainless Steel Cooktop Design information 2 3 4 1 (Not all features are on all models. Appearance may vary.
Using Your Cooktop Stainless Steel Cooktop Control knobs The control knobs are in front of the burner, grille or griddle (on some models) they control. HI LITE The burners have an infinite number of heat settings as there are no fixed positions between HI and LO. To turn ON a burner, push the control in, then turn it counterclockwise to the LITE position. Check to be sure the burner you turned on is the one you want to use. You will hear the ignitor click.
Using Your Cooktop Stainless Steel Cooktop Electronic ignitors NOTE: Keep the ignitor, ignitor cap and burner ports clean. If a burner does not ignite, listen for the clicking sound. If the ignitor is not clicking, turn off the burner. Check the circuit breaker for a blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker. If the ignitor still fails to operate, check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide or the Power Failure information in this section.
Flame height The correct height of the flame mainly depends on the size of the bottom of the cooking utensil, the material of the cooking utensil, the amount and type of food and the amount of liquid in the utensil. Incorrect Correct For safe handling of cookware, never let the flame extend up the sides of the cookware. Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookware is wasted heat and only serves to heat the handle. Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce the heat.
Using Your Cooktop Stainless Steel Cooktop Cookware Do not operate a burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat. Glass: There are two types of glass cookware— those for oven use only and those for surface cooking (saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat very slowly. Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is recommended because it heats quickly and evenly. Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet.
Excessive grille flareups and flaming Occasionally grease drippings ignite. These drippings will create minor puffs of flame for a second or two. This is normal when cooking on a barbecue. You may find it handy to have a spray bottle filled with water to lightly spray the flare-up. If the flame becomes excessive, remove the food from the grille. Lower the heat setting. Replace the food when the flare-up subsides.
Using Your Cooktop Stainless Steel Cooktop Grilling hints • When turning the meat over, always use a spatula as it will not puncture the meat allowing the juices to run out. This will help to keep the meat juicy. Turn the meat only once, as juices are lost when the meat is repeatedly turned. Season or salt the meat after it has been cooked; these procedures have a tendency to dry the meat out. • Be sure to trim any excess fat from meat or poultry.
Seasoning the griddle Before using the griddle for the first time it must be seasoned. If the griddle has not been used for a period of time, it should be reseasoned. To season the griddle: 1 Clean the griddle thoroughly with hot, soapy water to remove any protective coating. 2 Rinse with a mixture of 1 quart water and 1 cup white vinegar. Dry thoroughly. 4 Turn the control knob to a medium setting (350°F.). Turn the heat off when the oil begins to smoke. Allow the griddle to cool. 5 Repeat step 3.
Care and Cleaning Stainless Steel Cooktop Control panel and knobs Clean up spatters with a damp cloth. Remove heavier soil with warm, soapy water. Do not use abrasives of any kind on the control panel. The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning. To remove a knob, pull it straight off the stem. Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak. Grille (on some models) Clean the grille immediately after cooking. Turn off the burner. To protect your hand from steam and heat, wear a barbecue mitt.
Drip trays, drip tray liners and drain tubes Drain tubes Located beneath the cooktop are two drip trays. If you have a griddle or a grille there will also be a tray liner. The drip trays and liners are made of stainless steel. The drip trays are on rollers so they are easy to remove and replace. FRONT To remove the drip tray, pull it forward. If something has spilled into the tray it should be cleaned up as soon as possible to prevent “baked on” food soil.
Care and Cleaning Stainless Steel Cooktop Burner assembly The burner assemblies should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers. Ignitor Burner cap Turn all the controls to OFF before removing the burner parts. The electrode of the spark ignitor is exposed beyond the top of the burner. When cleaning the burner trays, be careful not to snag the electrode of the spark ignitor with your cleaning cloth. Do not hit the spark ignitor.
The Problem Solver Stainless Steel Cooktop Questions? Use this problem solver! PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE BURNERS DO NOT LIGHT • Burners assembled incorrectly after cleaning. Make sure the burner assembly is put together correctly and that the port ring is aligned. • Clean the ignitor orifice. • Inspect the manual cut-off valve to insure that it is not closed. • Make sure the electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet. • Check for a power outage.
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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.
