Owner’s Manual Touch Control Radiant Cooktop Models ZEU30R ZEU36R
Consumer Information Radiant Cooktop Introduction Your new Monogram touch control radiant 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 features several new features such as pan detection and pan sizing.
Before using your cooktop Read this manual carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new cooktop properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, there is a list of toll-free consumer service numbers included in the back section of this manual. OR Visit our Website at: ge.com Write down the model & serial numbers You’ll find them on a label under the cooktop.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING WARNING! For your safety, 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 life.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • When the cooktop is cool, use only CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and the CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Pad to clean the cooktop. • To avoid possible damage to the cooking surface, do not apply the cleaning cream to the glass surface when it is hot. • After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper towel to remove all the cleaning cream residue. • Read and follow all instructions and warnings on the cleaning cream labels. • Do not operate the glass surface units if the glass is broken.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Avoid placing any objects on or near the keypads in order to prevent accidental activation of the cooktop controls. • 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.
INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES LISEZ TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT TOUTE UTILISATION AVERTISSEMENT! Pour votre sécurité, vous devez suivre toutes les instructions de ce manuel pour réduire le risque d’incendie ou d’explosion, de secousse électrique ou pour empêcher des dommages matériels, des blessures corporelles ou même des décès.
INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ • Faites attention quand vous nettoyez la table de cuisson. Verrouillez toujours le panneau de contrôle à l’aide du verrou de contrôle et attendez que toute la surface en vitrocéramique soit froide avant d’essayer de nettoyer la table de cuisson. Consultez la section «Verrouillage de la table de cuisson»pour de plus amples informations.
PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ • Évitez de rayer la vitrocéramique de la table de cuisson. Vous pouvez rayer la table de cuisson avec un petit article comme un instrument aiguisé, une bague, un bijou ou un accessoire de vêtement. • De grandes rayures ou des chocs sur la table de cuisson peuvent provoquer une cassure de la vitrocéramique et occasionner des éclats. • N’utilisez jamais la surface de la table de cuisson en vitrocéramique comme planche à découper.
Features of Your Cooktop Radiant Cooktop Features (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary.
Radiant surface units The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a smooth glass surface. NOTE: This cooktop has Rapid Response surface units. The cooktop will automatically heat up or cool down to the desired power level setting in the quickest time possible. While the surface units are on, you may not see them glow red during certain heat up or cool down conditions. Cooktop temperatures increase with the number of surface units that are on.
Using Your Cooktop Radiant Cooktop Radiant surface units The controls for the radiant surface units allow for 11 different heat settings: Low, 1–9 and High. The heating element may not visibly glow at low heat settings. Cooking guide for using heat settings High (H) – Best for larger pans; brings liquids to a boil faster. • Never leave food unattended. Boilovers cause smoking; greasy spillovers may catch on fire. Medium High (7–9) – Fast fry, pan broil; maintains a fast boil on large amounts of food.
Warmer surface unit To turn on the warmer surface unit: 1. Touch the ON/OFF pad, then touch the WARM pad. The surface unit will turn on to warmer power setting W1 (low). 2. Use the (+)/(-) pad to choose additional settings of W2(medium) and W3 (high). To turn off the warmer power settings, touch the ON/OFF pad. To change from the warmer settings to regular cooking settings, press the WARM pad. The surface unit will be on power setting L (low).
Using Your Cooktop Radiant Cooktop Fault code If an error occurs in the control operation, a fault code will flash and the control will signal. To correct: 1. Touch the (CONTROL LOCK) pad to reset the control. 2. Attempt to set the control to the desired cooking setting. 4. After cooling, touch the (CONTROL LOCK) pad again to reset the control. Again attempt to set the control to the desired cooking setting. 5.
Using the pan detection feature Using the pan sizing feature This feature automatically turns off a surface unit after 60 seconds if a pan is absent from the surface unit. The power level display will flash until the surface unit is turned off when the control detects the absence of a pan. To activate and deactivate pan detection for all surface units: Touch the (PAN) pad. (At least one surface unit must be on.) The display will flash “PAN ON” when the pan detection feature is on.
Cookware Tips Radiant Cooktop Selecting types of cookware The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance. Stainless Steel: recommended Pan Detection/Sizing will work properly with these types of cookware. Pan Detection/Sizing will not work with these types of pans. Aluminum: heavyweight recommended Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes appear as scratches on the cooktop but can be removed if cleaned immediately.
Home Canning Tips Radiant Cooktop Observe the following points in canning Note: Flat-bottomed canners are required for glass cooktops. Right! 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. HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGEDIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER LARGEDIAMETER POTS FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN WATER.
Glass Cooktop Cleaning Radiant Cooktop General information Proper care and cleaning are important so your cooktop will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it. Be sure all surface units are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop. How to remove protective shipping film and packaging tape Carefully grasp a corner of the protective shipping film with your fingers and slowly peel it from the appliance surface.
Normal daily use cleaning ONLY use CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the glass cooktop. Other creams may not be as effective. 4. Use a paper towel or CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops to clean the entire cooktop surface. To maintain and protect the surface of your glass cooktop, follow these steps: 5. Use a dry cloth or paper towel to remove all cleaning residue. No need to rinse. 1. Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it with CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner.
Glass Cooktop Cleaning Radiant Cooktop Metal marks and scratches 1. Be careful not to slide pots and pans across your cooktop. It will leave metal markings on the cooktop surface. These marks are removable using the CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner with the CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops. 2. If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or copper are allowed to boil dry, the overlay may leave black discoloration on the cooktop.
Before You Call For Service… Radiant Cooktop Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SURFACE UNITS • Improper cookware being used. Use pans which are absolutely WILL NOT MAINTAIN flat and match the diameter of the surface unit selected. A ROLLING BOIL OR COOKING IS SLOW COOKTOP FEELS HOT • Improper cookware being used. The glass cooktop surfaces may seem hotter than you are used to. This is normal.
Before You Call For Service… Radiant Cooktop Save time and money! 22 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE PAN DETECTION OR SIZING NOT WORKING PROPERLY • Improper cookware being used. Use a flat, metallic pan that is 4.0″ or larger. TEMP LTD APPEARS IN THE DISPLAY • Time-Out feature activated. Allow the surface unit(s) to cool for 1/2 to 1 hour before using again. SURFACE UNIT IS GLOWING HOT WHEN IT SHOULD BE ON A LOW POWER SETTING • Cooktop feature activated.
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Warranty Radiant Cooktop 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 From the Date of the Original Purchase LIMITED 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.
