GE Monogram ZEU769, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Radiant Cooktop Model ZEU769 ...

Page 2: ...ontrol Knobs 13 Glass Cooktop Cleaning 14 15 Consumer Services Before You Call For Service 16 Important Phone Numbers 19 Model and Serial Numbers 3 Product Registration 17 18 Safety Instructions 4 6 Warranty 20 Using Your Cooktop Bridge Surface Unit 10 Cookware Tips 11 Dual Surface Unit 10 Features 7 Home Canning Tips 12 How to Set the Controls 8 Radiant Surface Units 9 Temperature Limiter 12 Remo...

Page 3: ...tely contact the dealer or builder that sold you the cooktop Save time money Read this manual Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your cooktop properly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your cooktop You ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section If you review...

Page 4: ...lders moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let pot holders touch hot surface units Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a pot holder Such cloths can catch fire on a hot surface unit For your safety never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Do not store flammable materials near the cooktop Keep the hood and grease filters clea...

Page 5: ...d greasy spillovers that may catch on fire Use proper pan size select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit s heating area The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will also improve efficiency See the Cookware Tips section of the man...

Page 6: ...surface units off before removing the cookware Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or medium high heat settings When preparing flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on 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 little fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying Filling the...

Page 7: ...top 11 12 14 15 5 Right Rear Surface Unit Control Knob 8 6 HOT SURFACE Indicator Light 8 7 Surface UNIT ON Indicator Light 8 8 Bridge Select Knob 10 9 Dual Select Knob 10 10 Left Front Surface Unit Control Knob 10 use with the bridge select knob 11 Left Rear Surface Unit Control Knob 8 10 12 Right Front Surface Unit Control Knob 10 use with the dual select knob 13 Dual Surface Units 10 14 Center R...

Page 8: ...tion other than OFF it may be rotated without pushing it in The UNIT ON indicator light will glow when any surface unit is on Cooktop temperatures increase with the number of surface units that are on With 3 or 4 units turned on surface temperatures are high so be careful when touching the cooktop A HOT SURFACE indicator light will glow when any radiant element is turned on and will remain on unti...

Page 9: ...urned off the glass cooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking To avoid overcooking remove pans from the surface units when the food is cooked Avoid placing anything on the surface unit until it has cooled completely Water stains mineral deposits are removable using the cleaning cream or full strength white vinegar Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent film on the cooktop The cleaning...

Page 10: ...ition to the front unit bridge combination Using the dual surface unit The right front surface unit has 2 cooking sizes to select from so you can match the size of the unit to the size of the cookware you are using To use the large 9 inch surface unit turn the selector knob clockwise to Push in and turn the control knob to the desired setting The unit will heat the entire area contained by the lar...

Page 11: ...mooth porcelain enamel since it may scratch the glass ceramic cooktop Glass Ceramic usable but not recommended Poor performance May scratch the surface Stoneware usable but not recommended Poor performance May scratch the surface Use pans that match the diameter of the surface unit Cooking performance will not be as good if the cookware is either smaller or larger than the surface unit For best re...

Page 12: ...facturer of your canner manufacturers of glass jars for canning such as Ball and Kerr brand and the United States Department of Agriculture Extension Service 4 Remember that canning is a process that generates large amounts of steam To avoid burns from steam or heat be careful when canning NOTE If your house has low voltage canning may take longer than expected even though directions have been car...

Page 13: ...o ensure proper placement The knob has a groove in each side The groove on one side has a spring clip The other groove is clear Check the inside of the knob and find the molded rib Wash the knobs in soap and water or a vinegar and hot water solution but do not soak Avoid getting water down into the knob stem holes Replace the knob by fitting the molded rib inside the knob into the clear groove on ...

Page 14: ...YTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner directly to the cooktop 4 Use a paper towel or CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops to clean the entire cooktop surface 5 Use a dry cloth or paper towel to remove all cleaning residue No need to rinse NOTE It is very important that you DO NOT heat the cooktop until it has been cleaned thoroughly 14 Clean your cooktop after each spill Use CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic C...

Page 15: ... spillover is immediately removed 1 Turn off all surface units Remove hot pans 2 Wearing an oven mitt a Use a single edge razor blade scraper CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Scraper to move the spill to a cool area on the cooktop b Remove the spill with paper towels 3 Any remaining spillover should be left until the surface of the cooktop has cooled 4 Don t use the surface units again until all of th...

Page 16: ...r the surface unit you are using TINY SCRATCHES Incorrect cleaning methods have been used cookware with rough OR METAL MARKS bottoms have been used or coarse particles salt or sand were may appear as cracks between the cookware and the surface of the cooktop Use OR ABRASIONS ON recommended cleaning procedures be sure cookware bottoms and RADIANT COOKTOP cookware are clean before use and use cookwa...

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Page 18: ...is manual You will need this information should you require service Our service number is 800 444 1845 3 Read your Owner s Manual carefully It will help you operate your new appliance properly Important To ensure that your product is registered mail the separate product registration card If the separate product registration card is missing fold and mail the form below No envelope is needed Consume...

Page 19: ...s 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can ha...

Page 20: ...SA call 800 444 1845 In Canada 888 880 3030 Some states provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state province to province To know what your legal rights are in your state province consu...