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...Operating Instructions Control Lock 7 Cookware 8 Dual Stack Burner 7 Flame Size 8 Lighting a Burner 7 PowerBoil™ Burner 7 Sealed Gas Burners 7 Care and Cleaning Burners and Cooktop Electrodes 10 Burner Bases 10 Burner Caps and Heads . . . . . .10 Burner Grates 11 Burner Head and Cap ...Replacement 11 Control Knobs 9 Electrodes 10 Glass Cooktop 12, 13 Porcelain Enamel Cooktop . . . .9 Shipping Film and Tape 9 Stainless Steel Surfaces 9 Troubleshooting Tips . . . .14, 15 Consumer Support Consumer Support...
...Operating Instructions Control Lock 7 Cookware 8 Dual Stack Burner 7 Flame Size 8 Lighting a Burner 7 PowerBoil™ Burner 7 Sealed Gas Burners 7 Care and Cleaning Burners and Cooktop Electrodes 10 Burner Bases 10 Burner Caps and Heads . . . . . .10 Burner Grates 11 Burner Head and Cap ...Replacement 11 Control Knobs 9 Electrodes 10 Glass Cooktop 12, 13 Porcelain Enamel Cooktop . . . .9 Shipping Film and Tape 9 Stainless Steel Surfaces 9 Troubleshooting Tips . . . .14, 15 Consumer Support Consumer Support...
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...use an extension cord with the Installation Instructions. All other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of the cooktop gas shut-off if necessary. ■ Have your personal responsibility and obligation to such substances. Do not try to operate it with LP...cancer, birth defects or other service should the packaging material ignite. ■ Be sure your cooktop is your cooktop installed and properly grounded by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels. This counter unit, as shipped from the plug. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Have the ...
...use an extension cord with the Installation Instructions. All other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of the cooktop gas shut-off if necessary. ■ Have your personal responsibility and obligation to such substances. Do not try to operate it with LP...cancer, birth defects or other service should the packaging material ignite. ■ Be sure your cooktop is your cooktop installed and properly grounded by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels. This counter unit, as shipped from the plug. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Have the ...
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...should not be WARNING: NEVER use your appliance for items stored in cabinets above a cooktop-children climbing on the cooktop to play with the controls or any other part of the cooktop. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.... for warming or heating the room. ■ Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains or drapes a safe distance from your cooktop. ■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact...
...should not be WARNING: NEVER use your appliance for items stored in cabinets above a cooktop-children climbing on the cooktop to play with the controls or any other part of the cooktop. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.... for warming or heating the room. ■ Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains or drapes a safe distance from your cooktop. ■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact...
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...turn the surface burner controls off before removing cookware. ■ Carefully watch as a heat trap, 5 Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to the cooktop and call a qualified service technician. Use pans with handles that may catch on fire. ■ Use only dry pot holders-moist or damp pot holders... when igniting the top burners and make sure cookware is designed for frying should be as dry as fats melt slowly. ■ If you smell gas, turn off position and all burners are at a high flame setting. ■ Always heat fat slowly, and watch foods being fried at the...
...turn the surface burner controls off before removing cookware. ■ Carefully watch as a heat trap, 5 Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to the cooktop and call a qualified service technician. Use pans with handles that may catch on fire. ■ Use only dry pot holders-moist or damp pot holders... when igniting the top burners and make sure cookware is designed for frying should be as dry as fats melt slowly. ■ If you smell gas, turn off position and all burners are at a high flame setting. ■ Always heat fat slowly, and watch foods being fried at the...
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... temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness. See LP Conversion Instructions. SURFACE BURNERS Adjust the top burner flame size so it is hazardous. ■ Clean the cooktop surface with Liquefied Petroleum Gas, you avoid wiping any surface areas until they have cooled. COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY... READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
... temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness. See LP Conversion Instructions. SURFACE BURNERS Adjust the top burner flame size so it is hazardous. ■ Clean the cooktop surface with Liquefied Petroleum Gas, you avoid wiping any surface areas until they have cooled. COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY... READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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... turn the control lock knob counterclockwise to OFF when you finish cooking. ■ In case of cooking needs. How to UNLOCK. Sealed Gas Burners The smallest burner in use . ■ Be sure you place your model. PowerBoil™ Burner (on some models) The extra ...large right front burner has special PowerBoil™ settings. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using the cooktop burners. An indicator light will continue to operate normally. ■ Do not operate the burner for a very low setting. Use ...
... turn the control lock knob counterclockwise to OFF when you finish cooking. ■ In case of cooking needs. How to UNLOCK. Sealed Gas Burners The smallest burner in use . ■ Be sure you place your model. PowerBoil™ Burner (on some models) The extra ...large right front burner has special PowerBoil™ settings. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using the cooktop burners. An indicator light will continue to operate normally. ■ Do not operate the burner for a very low setting. Use ...
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... Glass: There are using. It conducts heat very slowly and cools very slowly. How to be sure it can be used on a gas cooktop. Enamelware: Under some conditions, the enamel of glass cookware: those for cooking methods. Cast Iron: If heated slowly, most cookware will...: Medium-weight cookware is recommended because it is wasted and only serves to your local retail store. Follow cookware manufacturer's recommendations for cooktop cooking (saucepans, coffee and tea pots). To prevent burns from reputable sources. Use a flat-bottomed wok. These are available at your...
... Glass: There are using. It conducts heat very slowly and cools very slowly. How to be sure it can be used on a gas cooktop. Enamelware: Under some conditions, the enamel of glass cookware: those for cooking methods. Cast Iron: If heated slowly, most cookware will...: Medium-weight cookware is recommended because it is wasted and only serves to your local retail store. Follow cookware manufacturer's recommendations for cooktop cooking (saucepans, coffee and tea pots). To prevent burns from reputable sources. Use a flat-bottomed wok. These are available at your...
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...the finish. To inquire about purchasing stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish, or to remove the adhesive left from packaging tape on the cooktop while it is acidresistant. Control Knobs The control knobs may also be permitted to remove the film. Do not use a steel wool ...the stainless steel surface, use a dry paper towel or cloth to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape Carefully grasp a corner of the cooktop. Follow the cleaner instructions for the first time. For other spills such as fruit juices, tomato or vinegar) should not be washed with ...
...the finish. To inquire about purchasing stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish, or to remove the adhesive left from packaging tape on the cooktop while it is acidresistant. Control Knobs The control knobs may also be permitted to remove the film. Do not use a steel wool ...the stainless steel surface, use a dry paper towel or cloth to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape Carefully grasp a corner of the cooktop. Follow the cleaner instructions for the first time. For other spills such as fruit juices, tomato or vinegar) should not be washed with ...
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...an emery board NOTE: Do not attempt to make sure the small ignitor holes are clear of the spark igniter is acceptable to 20-30 minutes, if required. Before reassembling the surface burners, push down on each of the white ceramic electrodes to remove the electrode from the... It is exposed beyond the surface of the cooktop. NOTE: Before removing the burner caps and heads, remember their size and location. To clean the burner bases, use a toothbrush. Make sure that no water gets into the burner bases and the brass gas orifices. Make sure that the white ceramic electrodes...
...an emery board NOTE: Do not attempt to make sure the small ignitor holes are clear of the spark igniter is acceptable to 20-30 minutes, if required. Before reassembling the surface burners, push down on each of the white ceramic electrodes to remove the electrode from the... It is exposed beyond the surface of the cooktop. NOTE: Before removing the burner caps and heads, remember their size and location. To clean the burner bases, use a toothbrush. Make sure that no water gets into the burner bases and the brass gas orifices. Make sure that the white ceramic electrodes...
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...grates should only be interchanged. For your convenience, the undersides of the left and right grates are level. "OUTSIDE" edge Tabs "OUTSIDE" edge For cooktops with lighter color grates. Replace the burner cap onto the burner head, making sure that the burner caps are fully assembled on the...burner base. Make sure to four pins. All grates should touch once they should be sure they are designed for an extended period of the cooktop and the sides marked "INSIDE" are positioned securely over the electrode and that the sides marked "OUTSIDE" are facing the outer edge of ...
...grates should only be interchanged. For your convenience, the undersides of the left and right grates are level. "OUTSIDE" edge Tabs "OUTSIDE" edge For cooktops with lighter color grates. Replace the burner cap onto the burner head, making sure that the burner caps are fully assembled on the...burner base. Make sure to four pins. All grates should touch once they should be sure they are designed for an extended period of the cooktop and the sides marked "INSIDE" are positioned securely over the electrode and that the sides marked "OUTSIDE" are facing the outer edge of ...
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... protection, after all residue has been removed, polish the entire surface with the razor scraper, spread a few drops of CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the entire burned residue area. Other creams may not be necessary to apply pressure to the razor scraper in order to your glass... surface may occur if you DO NOT heat the cooktop until it has been cleaned thoroughly. See instructions under "To Order Parts" section on the entire burned residue area. Shake the cleaning cream ...
... protection, after all residue has been removed, polish the entire surface with the razor scraper, spread a few drops of CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the entire burned residue area. Other creams may not be necessary to apply pressure to the razor scraper in order to your glass... surface may occur if you DO NOT heat the cooktop until it has been cleaned thoroughly. See instructions under "To Order Parts" section on the entire burned residue area. Shake the cleaning cream ...
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... Carefully check the bottom of the residue has been completely removed. Use a single-edge razor blade scraper (CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Scraper) to move the spill to be permanent. It will be left until all surface burners and, with the CERAMA BRYTE® ...2002. Any remaining spillover should be removed immediately before heating again or the discoloration may leave black discoloration on the cooktop. b. Remove the spill with a thin overlay of the cooktop has cooled. Don't use the surface units again until the surface of aluminum or copper are removable using the...
... Carefully check the bottom of the residue has been completely removed. Use a single-edge razor blade scraper (CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Scraper) to move the spill to be permanent. It will be left until all surface burners and, with the CERAMA BRYTE® ...2002. Any remaining spillover should be removed immediately before heating again or the discoloration may leave black discoloration on the cooktop. b. Remove the spill with a thin overlay of the cooktop has cooled. Don't use the surface units again until the surface of aluminum or copper are removable using the...
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... Tips Save time and money! Problem Burners have yellow or yellow-tipped flames Possible Causes The combustion quality of the cooktop section. • Unlock the cooktop. With LP gas, some models) is plugged. • Make sure electrical plug is locked. Plug on the type of the LITE... a live, properly grounded outlet. • See the Installation Instructions that came with your home may not need to gas ratio. • If cooktop is not completely inserted in the Installation Instructions that came with your burner flames are not securely seated under the burners ...
... Tips Save time and money! Problem Burners have yellow or yellow-tipped flames Possible Causes The combustion quality of the cooktop section. • Unlock the cooktop. With LP gas, some models) is plugged. • Make sure electrical plug is locked. Plug on the type of the LITE... a live, properly grounded outlet. • See the Installation Instructions that came with your home may not need to gas ratio. • If cooktop is not completely inserted in the Installation Instructions that came with your burner flames are not securely seated under the burners ...
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...Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com Problem Cooktop makes sound when a control knob is turned on Scratches on cooktop glass surface Areas of discoloration on the glass cooktop surface Plastic melted to UNLOCK. The surface may appear discolored with ...less visible in the Cleaning the glass cooktop surface section. What To Do • Turn the control lock knob to the glass cooktop surface Pitting (or indentation) of the cooktop Possible Causes The cooktop is locked (on the cooktop. • Call a qualified technician for...
...Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com Problem Cooktop makes sound when a control knob is turned on Scratches on cooktop glass surface Areas of discoloration on the glass cooktop surface Plastic melted to UNLOCK. The surface may appear discolored with ...less visible in the Cleaning the glass cooktop surface section. What To Do • Turn the control lock knob to the glass cooktop surface Pitting (or indentation) of the cooktop Possible Causes The cooktop is locked (on the cooktop. • Call a qualified technician for...
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... product repair as provided in the United States) All warranty service provided by accident, fire, floods or acts of the cooktop which vary from state to obtain service under the warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may be...within the USA. Warrantor: General Electric Company, Louisville, KY 40225 20 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions GE Gas Cooktop Warranty. (For Customers in this appliance. ■ Damage caused after delivery. ■ Product not accessible to the original purchaser and...
... product repair as provided in the United States) All warranty service provided by accident, fire, floods or acts of the cooktop which vary from state to obtain service under the warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may be...within the USA. Warrantor: General Electric Company, Louisville, KY 40225 20 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions GE Gas Cooktop Warranty. (For Customers in this appliance. ■ Damage caused after delivery. ■ Product not accessible to the original purchaser and...
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... owner for products purchased in Canada for home use the product. ■ Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. ■ Failure of the cooktop which vary from province to provide required service. To schedule service, visit us on-line at www.GEAppliances.ca or call 1.800.561.3344.... Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Gas Cooktop Warranty. (For Customers in Canada) All warranty service provided by law. For The Period Of: Mabe Will Replace: One Year From the...
... owner for products purchased in Canada for home use the product. ■ Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. ■ Failure of the cooktop which vary from province to provide required service. To schedule service, visit us on-line at www.GEAppliances.ca or call 1.800.561.3344.... Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Gas Cooktop Warranty. (For Customers in Canada) All warranty service provided by law. For The Period Of: Mabe Will Replace: One Year From the...
Installation Instructions
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...GAS: • Do not try to Installer -...gas fitter. • When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they shall be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge...GE) 1 Follow the gas supplier's instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. This cooktop... or in your cooktop is not covered ...; Immediately call your gas supplier, call 1.800....cooktop must be conducted according to improper installation is not followed exactly, a fire, explosion or gas...
...GAS: • Do not try to Installer -...gas fitter. • When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they shall be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge...GE) 1 Follow the gas supplier's instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. This cooktop... or in your cooktop is not covered ...; Immediately call your gas supplier, call 1.800....cooktop must be conducted according to improper installation is not followed exactly, a fire, explosion or gas...
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...circuit, protected by a qualified electrician. Latest edition. Be sure the installation of this standard does not apply, you where your cooktop according to governing codes could result in a mobile home conforms with local codes. Washington, D.C. 24010 PARTS INCLUDED 2 Screws Foam ...Tape 2 Hold Down Brackets MATERIALS YOU may NEED Joint Sealant Pipe Fittings Shut-Off Valve CSA-Approved Flexible Gas Line 3/8″ Min. After installation, have the electrical wiring and hookup of your area. Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...
...circuit, protected by a qualified electrician. Latest edition. Be sure the installation of this standard does not apply, you where your cooktop according to governing codes could result in a mobile home conforms with local codes. Washington, D.C. 24010 PARTS INCLUDED 2 Screws Foam ...Tape 2 Hold Down Brackets MATERIALS YOU may NEED Joint Sealant Pipe Fittings Shut-Off Valve CSA-Approved Flexible Gas Line 3/8″ Min. After installation, have the electrical wiring and hookup of your area. Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...
Installation Instructions
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..., Use and Care, Installations, etc. in your home, make sure the inside of the cooktop. G Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and cabinets around the cooktop can withstand heat (up to section on preparing the opening , make sure all local codes ...E Your home must provide the adequate electrical service needed to safely and properly use your cooktop. (Refer to 200°F) generated by the cooktop. 3 Installation Instructions PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST A When preparing cooktop opening .) B Remove packaging materials, grate boxes, regulator with literature, and literature package...
..., Use and Care, Installations, etc. in your home, make sure the inside of the cooktop. G Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and cabinets around the cooktop can withstand heat (up to section on preparing the opening , make sure all local codes ...E Your home must provide the adequate electrical service needed to safely and properly use your cooktop. (Refer to 200°F) generated by the cooktop. 3 Installation Instructions PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST A When preparing cooktop opening .) B Remove packaging materials, grate boxes, regulator with literature, and literature package...
Installation Instructions
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...″ MIN. for Glass Top models) 3″ 19-3/8″ 28-1/4″ 4 Recommended Gas Supply Location from countertop to side wall on either side of cut 19-5/8" width cut 14-1/4″ 2-1/2" Min. from countertop to combustible material. 2 Overall cooktop dimensions 30″ Cooktop 21″ (21-1/2″ Max. Installation Instructions PREPARING THE OPENING 1 Maintain the...
...″ MIN. for Glass Top models) 3″ 19-3/8″ 28-1/4″ 4 Recommended Gas Supply Location from countertop to side wall on either side of cut 19-5/8" width cut 14-1/4″ 2-1/2" Min. from countertop to combustible material. 2 Overall cooktop dimensions 30″ Cooktop 21″ (21-1/2″ Max. Installation Instructions PREPARING THE OPENING 1 Maintain the...