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wwvv.GEAppliances.comSafety Instructions.9-4OperatingInstructionsBridge Surface Element.Control Lock-Out.CookwareTips .Dual Surface ElementJP93O9, 10.8JP96oFeatures of Your CooktopSurface Elements.Tri-RingSurface. . . 5, 67, 8Element.Care and CleaningControl I mobs .(;lassCooktop.TroubleshootingjP94oJP97081119, 13Tips .Consumer SupportConsumer Support.Product RegistrationWarranty .jP91o8814Back Co er.17, 1819Write the model and serialnumbers here:Model #Serial #You can find them on a labelunderthe cooktop.49-8027712-04JR

REUSING.a, WARNING'!For your safe the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire orexplosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of fife.SAFETYPRECAUTIONSWhen using electrical appliances, basic safety precaufions should be followed, includingthe following:Use this appliance only for its intendedas described ira this manual.useDo not attempt to repair or replace anypart of your cooktop unless it is specificallyrecommendedin this manual. All otherservicing shouldtechnician,be refenedto a qualifiedBefore performingany service, disconnectthe cooktop power supply at the householddistribution panel by removing the fltse orswitching off the citvuit breakeciiiiiiiiiiii iiiBe sure your appliance is properly installedand groundedby a qualified technician iraaccordancewith the provided installationinstructions.Hare the installer show you the location ofthe circuit breaker or flrse. Mark it for easyreference.away fiom your cooktop.Always kee I) x ooden and plastic utensilsand canned food a safe distance away flomyour cooktop. They may become hot andcould cause burns.Nexer wear loose-fitting or hangSnggarments while using dte appliance.Flammablemamrial could be ignitedif brought ira contact with hot sniJCaceelements and may cause sex,re bnrlas.Use only d U pot holders--moistor damppot holders on hot snrPaces may result irabums flom steam. Do not let pot holderstouch hot surPace elements. Do not use atowel or oflter bulky cloth. Such cloflts cancatch fire on a hot surface element,Do not leme children alone---xhildrenshould not be left alone or unattendedFor your safew, nexer use your appliancetbr wamaing or heating the room.ira an area where an appliance is ira use.They should nexer be allowed to sit orstand on any part of the appliance.Do not use water on grease fires. Neverpick up a flaming pan. Turn the controlsoff'. Smother a flaming pan on a sur aceelement 135'co\etJng the pan complemlywith a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or fiattray. Use a muld-pml)ose&T chemical orfoam-type exfinguisheniiiiiiiiiiii iiiTeach children not to play with flaecontrols or any other part of the cooktop.iiiiiiiiiiii iiiDo not allow anyone to climb, stand orhang on the cooktop.CAUTION: temsofinteresttoiiiiiiiiiiii iiichildrenshouldnot be storedira cabinetsaboxe a cooktop--- :hildrenclimbing onthe cooktop to reach items could beseriously ir jured.Always kee I) combustiblewall coxerings,curtains or drapes a safe distance flomyour cooktop.2Always kee I) dishtowels, dish cloths, potholders and other linens a safe distanceFlaming grease outside a pan can beput out 135' coveting wida baking soda or,if available, by using a mulfi-puq)osedrychemical or foam-type rite exdnguishenWhen preparingflaminghood, turn the thn on.%ods underDo not let cooking grease or otherflammablematerials accumulate onthe cooktop.the

www.GEAppliances.comSAFETYPRECAUTIONSDo not touchsurfacesurfaces may bethough they areafter use, do notod er flammableelements.TheseUse litde t atfor eflectivehot enough to bum evendark in color During andtouch, or let clofl ing ormaterials contact theIf a combinationsurf ace elements or areas nearby thesurface elements; allow sufficient timefor cooling first.or asNexer u T to moxe a pan of hot Pat,especially a deep fi t fever V(ait untiltile t atis cool.oxerDo not store flammabletounatmndedatOnly certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,earthenwareor other glazed containers alesuitable for cooktop cooking; othei m Wbreak because of tile sudden change intemperature.Foods for fiTing should be as dry aspossible. Frost on fiozen foods or moistureon fresh foods can cause hot fiat to bubbleneartile cooktop.Do not store or use combustiblemamrials,gasoline or other flammable vapors andliquids in tile vicinity of this or anyappliance.high heat settings. Boiloxers cause smokingand greasy spillox rs that may catch on fire.Kee I) an eye on foods being fried at highor medium-highheat settings.mamfialsKee I) tim hood and grease filmrs cleanto maintain g od x nfing and to avoidgrease fires.and m W result in ig ition of clothing.Proper relationshipof cookware to snrfaceelement will also improx efficiencyup and ox r tile sides of tile pan.heating,Use a deep t at theI nomemrwheneverpossible to prevent oveflleafing fat beyondtile smoldng point.Use proper pan size--selectcookwarehaving fiat bottoms larg enough m cox rthe surt ace heating element. Tile use ofundersized cookware will expose a portionof the surfi ce element to direct contactNever leme surt ace elementsbeforeAlways heat fat sloMy, and watch as it heats.To minimize the possibili U of bnrlls,ignition of flammable materials andspillage, the handle of a containershould be turned toward the cenmrAlways tm fl e surlaace element controloff before removing tile cookware.of oils or fats will be usedin fi;ving, stir mg therf:ats melt slowly.Potentially hot surfaces include thecooktop and areas lacing file cooktop.of flae cooktop without exmndingany nearby snifitce elements.shallow ordeep-tht fiTing. Filling d e pan too fldlof fiat can cause spillovers when food isadded.Clean only parts lismd in this Owner'sManual.Do not leave paper products, cookingumnsils or food on tile cooktop whennot in use.Kee I) cooktop clean and free ofaccumnlafionof grease or spilloxerswhich may ignite.Nex r heat unopenedfood containers.Pressure bnildup may make containerburst and cause injm T.Nex r leave jars or cans of Pat drippingson or near your cooktop.Nex r use your applianceheating tile room.for wmlningorCOOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY.Cookmeat and poultry thoroughly--meat to at least an INTERNALtemperatureof 160 Fand poultryto at least an INTERNALtemperatureof 180 ECookingto these temperaturesusuallyprotects againstfoodbomeillness.3

REUSING.WARNING!RADIANTSURFACEELEMENTSUse care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after thecontrols have been turned off.Avoid scratching tile glass cooktop.Tile cooktop can be scratched with immssuch as sharp insuuments,tings or otherjeweh y and rixets oil clothing.Nexer use the glass cooktopa cutting board.surt ace asDo not place or store items oil top of theglass cooktop surface when it is not in use.Be careflfl when placing spoons or otherstirring utensils on glass cooktop surfacewhen it is in use. Tiley may become hotand could cause bums.Avoid heating an empty pan. Doing so maydamage the cooktop and the pan.Do not allow watel, other liquids or greaseto remain oil the cooktop.To minimize die possibilitybe certain flint tile controlsof bums, alwaysfor all sur ceelements ate at file off position and theentire glass snrface is cool beforeatmmptingto clean the cooktop.Do not operam die glass surPace elementsif die glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaningsoluuon m W penetrama broken cooktopand cream a risk of electrical shock.Contact a qualified technician immediatelyshould your glass cooktop become broken.Clean the cooktop wifll caution. If a wetspong or clodl is used to wipe spills oila hot surface element, be careflfl to axoidsmam bums. Some cleansers can producenoxious flnnes if applied to a hot surPace.NOTE."a:e recommendfllat you axoidwiping any surPace element areas until dteyhave cooled and tile indicator light hasg ne off: Sugar spills are tile exceptionto this. Please see the Cleaning the GlassCooktop secdon.ΒΌ]ten tile cooktop is cool, use onlyCERAMA BRYTE a (:eramic CooktopCleaner and the CERAMA BRYTE a CleaningPad to clean the cooktop.To mold possible damage to tile cookingsurface, do not apply the cleaning creamto the glass snrface when it is hot.After cleaning, use a di T cloth or papertowel to remoxe all the cleaning creamresidue.Read and follow all instructionswarningsoil the cleaningcreamandlabels.Use care when touching tile cooktop. Tiaeglass suifi ce of the cooktop will retain heatafter the controls haxe been turned OFF.'4 Do not stand oil the glass cooktop.i,arge scratches or impacts to glasscooktops can lead to broken orshattered SAVETHESEINSTRUCtiONS4

Featuresof your cooktop,Throughoutthis manual,featureswvvw.GEAppliances.comand appearancemay vary from your model.JP970JP960FeatureIndex (Features and appearancesmay vary.)Explained on page0Radiant Surti ce Elements7@Dual Surti ce Element8Td-Ring8Sml'i ce Elementi,efl Rear Surti ce ElementOControlI,efl Front Sm i ce ElementControli,ock IndicatorOSm i ce ElementO(]enteror Td-RingTri-RingCooking7KnobControl7Knob8lightON Indicator7i,ightSUll'hce ElenlentArea SelectorControlKnob88KnobDual ElementControlKnob8GDual ElementSelectorKnob8ORight Rear SurthceControlElementBridge ElementKnob78i,ock Knobi,efl Front and BridgeOControlElementSelectorKnob885

Featuresof your cooktop.Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.JP910D-]4/ I.FeatureIndex (Features and appearancesExplained on page7ORadiantODual Stlrlilce ElementOi,efl Rear Surli ce ElementOI,efl Front Stmfi ce ElementControlmay vary.)Surli ce Elements8i,ock IndicatorControlKnob( ontrol Knob778lightStmfi ce ElementODual ElementControlKnob8ODual ElementSelectorKnob8ORight Rear Stmf ce ElementControlON Indicator7Oi,ightControlBridge Element78i,ock Knobi,efl Front and BridgeKnobElementSelectorKnob88

Usingthe surface elements,wvvw.GEAppliances.comThroughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.How to SetPushtheknobdirectiondownandto the settingturnyouin eitherwant.The ELEMENTON indicator light Mllglow when any surti ce element is oil.Whenthe control is in any position other thanOFF,it may be rotated without pushingit d()wn.A HOTSURFACEindicator light will glowwhen any radiant dement is turned oiland will i'emain on until the surfi ce iscooled to apl)roxbnately 150 EAt both OFFand HI the controlclicks into position. Y)u may hearslight clickingsotmds during cooking,indicating the control is keeping thepower level you set.NOTE:It comeson whentheelementishot to thetouch.The controls fi)r the radiant stmfi ceelements can be set am where betweenLOmid Hlfi)r an unlinfitedntunberofheat settings. With the infinite sMtch theelementyourcyclesselectedon andcontroloff to maintainNOTE:A sh ?htodor/snormalwhena newcooktopis usedforthefkst time./t iscausedbytheheatingof newpartsand insu/aflbgmaterialsandwi// disappearin a shorttime.smtaceelementIt is sateAlways center the pan on flTesurfaceelement you are using.ourto placehot()veil or stuti ce)whenthe ing,the the toodutensilsor plasticselementthatuntilthatcouldit hasUseof wlbdowcleanermayleaveanindescentfilm on tion.Donot usethesurfaceas a cuttingboardoffsettinelementscooktopplacingcould becomehotmelt on the stuthceDo not sfide cookware across thecooktop because it can scratch theglass. The glass is scratch-resistant,not scratchprooLcookwareto continueavoidis cooked.controlon the glassis cool,surti ceoff, theon andwill bleusingthecleanlbgcreamor full oktop.If theydropontothecooktop,theycancausedamage.NOTE: On models with h ?htcoloredglasscooktops,it is normal for the cookingzonestochangecolor when hot or cooling down. This istemporary and will disappear as glass cools toroom temperature.to maintainBesureyouturnthecontrolknobto OFFwhenyoufbish cookbg.elements.The radiant cooktop teatures heatingelements beneatha smooth glass surti ce.TheIt g/owsbrightlyuntil thedementiscoded toapproxlknately150 setting.About the radiant surfaceNever cook directly on the glass.Always use cookware.,:/t staysonevenafter thedement/s turnedoK

Usingthe surface elements.Dual Surface Element tonsomemodels)LargeSmallsurface"--- esurfaceelement8Therightfrontsurfacedementhas2 cooklbgsl#esto selectfromsoyoucanmatchthesl#eofthedement tothesl#eof thecookwareyouareusing.To use tileoFFsurfi ceelement,turntilesmallsurfi ceSELECTOR knobtilemrntilecontroltoknobelement,e. Pushto tileturnin anddesiredsetting.The elementwill only heatthe area inside the smallercircle.tile SELECTOR knob to .Push in andttlrn tile controlknob to tile desired setting.area1largeTo useTheelementcontainedb) tilewill heatthelargercircle.entire,?.Bridge Surface Element (onsomemodels)Youcan create an oblong heated area by usingthe left rear element/b addition to the frontChoose pans that match tilecircle/bridgearea as closely as possible.element bndge combination.Makesurepantilerestsflat on tileglasscooktop.q/entilethe controlfl'ontOFFSELECTOR knobknob controlsstli3'ilcepointsto ,both the leftandelement]/eIl tile SELECTORknob points to ,the control knob controls the left fl'ontsuHi ce element only:bridgetilea I'ea,12.&i-Ring Surface Element (onsomemodels)Therearcenter surface element offers 3 cooklbgareas to match the sl#e of the cookwareyouare using.iii/iii:ii ii iiiTo use tile largest cooking area, push inand turn tile SELECTORknol) to @.Push and turn tile control knobto the desired!!iillsetting,Push down and turn tile controlthe desiredknobtosetting,To use tile smallesttile SELECTORknobcooking area, turnto e. Push and ttlI'nthe control knob to the desired setting.This will acfiw te only the smallest insideheatingarea.To use tile mediumcookingarea, pressand turn tile SELECTOR knob to @ .5Surface Elements Cycle On and OffSurlilcewill c) cle on andelelnentsto maintainselected.tileAll radiantsurlacetemperatureoffTile temperaturelimiter may cycle tileelements off' while cooking if.")ouhaxehaveaThepan bottom is not f/a tileThepan is off-centerThepan boils dr ztemperature,glass cooktoielementslimiterthat) fl'omprotects,getting,toohot.Thereis no pan on the e/emenControl Lock-OutUNLOCK8To lock tile cooktopunwanteduse, turnknobto I,OCK.glowto showthatand pre entthe controlAn indicatorthecooktoplocklightwillis locked.To/mlock,UNI,OCK.In theproduceknol)press and mrnlockedposition,an audil)letilesoundis set to a positiontile knobtocooktopwillif an)othercontrolthanOFE

Selecting typesof cookware,ces.comThe following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.Stainless Steel'.Porcelain Enamel-CoveredCastIron:recommendedrecommended&s longAluminum:Check pans for flat bottoms byusing a straight pbutpoint,thinbe used,onbe removedBecauseweightthatresidueas scratchescanimmediately:cookwaretheif cleanedis coveredwith porcelainis recommended.recoilli//endedpans recommendedsometimesas thecompletelycookwareis notenam el, thisCautionisti)r C lSt-ii'on enamel,withsinceglass ceramicit maycooktop.of its low t ,but not recommendedusable, but not recommendedPanswithcopperPoorresidueappearing as scratches.any residueilmllediatelvalterRemoveuse. Do notlet a potmetalbondboil(h '. Overheatedto the glass cooktoppemmnentimmediatelv.stainandif it is notleaveperfimnance.StlI'J[ilmay leavebottomscanUseasurfilceelelnent.will notbe as goodremovedMmpansthatmatchthe( ookingdiametertheof thepe fimnanceif the cookwareeithersmalleror largersurti ceelement.Pans with rounded, curved, ridgedor warped bottoms are notrecommended.scratchce.thanistheFor Best ResultsPlaceonlyelements.sm fhceelements,Do notDo not place wet panson the glass cooktop.(h w pansDo notThisipeglasssurfi ceWe recommendfiat-bottomedthathavethewet lids.supI)ortof wok will notheatSome special cooking procedm'esrequire spedfic cookware such aspressm'e cooke s, deep tat ti3'e s, etc.M1 cookware must have fiat bottomsand be the correct size.onelements.that you use only awok. They are availableat yore" local retailof the wok shouldDo not use woks with supportrings Onthe glass cooktopsurii celids onparticularlyrise woksrings.on theplacediameteras theto enstli'el)rol)erstore. The bottomhave the samestwlilceelementcontact.Useflat-bottomed wokson the glass cooktop.9

Selecting types of cookware.Observe the Following Points in Canningl;Right!Wrong!Note: Flat-bottomed canners arerequired for glass co&tops.Pots that extendsurfl ce element'sl'ecoi/llllelldedbeyond 1" of thedrcle are not[0rIllOSt[]StlK[ilcecooking. However; when canning withKe bathor pressure canne ; lmge diameterpots may be used. This isbecause boiling water temi)eratmes(even trader pressure)are not ham flflto the cooktop sm hces surroundingthesurti ce elements.fl'omsteamwhencanning,or heat,be careflflNOTE"ff your househas low voltage,canning may take longer than expected,even thoughdirections have been carefullyfollowed. Theprocess time will beshortened by'.HOWEVER,DO NOT USE lARGEDI?d'vlETEI?. CANNERS OR OTHERI ARGE-DDd Jl ETER POTS FORFRYING OR BOII,ING FOODS OTHER(1) using a pressure canner, andTHAN , ; TER. Most syrup or saucemixtures--andall 'pes of flTing--{ ookat temperaturesmuch higher thanboiling water: Such temperaturescould eventually ham/ tile glassCAUTION'.cooktop]S/lI5{ilces.Be sure the cromer fits oxer tilecenter of tile surfi ce element.If yore" cooktop or its locationdoes not allow tile C}lililei" to becentered on tile s/mfhce element,use smaller diameterpots for goodcmming results.]Flat-bottomedcanneHltlst beused. Do not use cannei withflangedli)tllldor rippledill ellalllelware)bottoms(oftenbecatlsethey don't make enough contactwith tile surlhce elements and takea long time to boil water[]X4hen cmming, use recipesand procedm'esfrom reputablesources. Reliable redpes andprocedm'esare available fl'omtileIIl lIltllilCttlI'eI"o1[ VOILEC lIlIleI';inanufilctureiof glassjm forcmming, such as Ball and Kerrbrand; and tile United StatesDepartmentof AgricultureExtension Service.10Rememberthat cmmingis aI)r cess that ,generateslarge,amountsof steam.To avoid burns(2) starting with HOTtap water for fastestheating of large quantitiesof waterSafe canningrequires that harmfulmicroorganismsare destroyedandthat thejars are sealed completely.When canning foods in a water-bathcanner,a gentle but steady boil mustbemaintainedfor the required time. Whencanningfoods in a pressure canner,thepressure mustbe maintainedfor therequired time.After you haveadjusted the controls,it is very important to make sure theprescribed boil or pressure levels aremaintainedfor the required time.Sinceyou mustmake sure to process thecanningjars for the prescribed time, withno interruption in processing time,do notcan on any cooktop surface element ifyour canner is not flat.

Careand cleaning of the cooktop.CE4,,,i,,ces.comBe sure electrical power is off and aft surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging TapeCarefldly grasp a corner at the protectiveshipping fihn with your finge and slowlypeel it from the appliancestlYlilce. Do notuse any shaq} items to remove the fihn.Remove all at the fihn before using theappliance fl)r the fi 5t time.To assure no damage is done to thefinish of the product, the safest way toremove the adhesive ti'om packag

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 dU pot holders--moist or damp pot holders on hot snrPaces may result ira bums flom steam. Do not let pot holders touch hot surPace ele