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Use andCare & Installation Guide
“Select-Top” Built-In Modular Downdraft Cooktop
Safety Instructions.................... 4, 5 Problem Solver ...................... 35, 36
More questions ?…call
GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000
Operating Instructions, Tips
Coil Surface Unit Module................... 10, 11
Controls............................................................ 9 Installation Instructions
Cooktop Comparison.................................... 8 ..........................................
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HELP US HELP YOU… Before using your cooktop, If you received a damaged cooktop… read this guide carefully. Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the cooktop. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new cooktop properly. Save time and money. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. Before you request service… If you don’t understand something or need more help, call: See the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. ® GE Answer Center It lists causes of minor
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Modules and Accessories MODULES AND ACCESSORIES General Information A full selection of modules are available for See each module section for specific instructions the cooktop. The modules can be interchanged for installing and removing that module. quickly and easily. Each module has an electrical To purchase, contact your nearest GE Appliances plug which fits into a receptacle in the center of the dealer or service center. If you need assistance in outside wall of the cooktop. Some modules ar
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using electrical appliances, basic safety • Do not store flammable materials near the precautions should be followed, including the cooktop. Do not store or use combustible following: materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. • Use this cooktop only for its intended use as described in this use and care guide. • Do not use water on grease fires. Ne
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Important Safety Instructions • Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, • Never use the glass cooktop surface as a cutting earthenware or other glazed containers are board (on radiant modules only). suitable for cooktop service; others may break • Do not place or store items on top of the because of the sudden change in temperature. glass cooktop surface when it is not in use • Only the grill grate and the griddle accessory (on radiant modules only). plate may be placed over the grill heat
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FEATURES OF YOUR COOKTOP 1 2 3 14 4 13 5 12 11 6 10 15 8 9 7 Model: JP385 14 2 3 1 4 13 5 12 11 6 10 15 Model: JP389 (208v) 7 8 9 Model: JP387 (208v) 6
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Features of Your Cooktop 1 Radiant Surface Unit Module 3, 5, 8, 12–14, 27 2 Griddle Plate Accessory 3, 4, Use with the Grill Module heating element and reflector pan. 18–20, 25 3 Grill Grate 4, 14–17, Part of the Grill Module. Use with the heating element 25 and the reflector pan. 4 Grill Heating Element 5, 14–17, Part of the Grill Module. Use with the grill grate 25 or griddle plate accessory and the reflector pan. 5 Reflector Pan 4, Part of the Grill Module. 14–17, 25 6 Cooktop Tub 4, 25 Eas
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HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE? The following chart will help you to understand the Your new modular cooktop may have several types of cooking surface units. You will notice some differences differences among the various cooking surface units and how they differ from others you may have used when you use each one. in the past. The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or surface unit you are using. Type of Cooktop Descrip
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Cooktop Comparison Controls CONTROLS Surface Cooking With Infinite Heat Controls At both OFF and HI the control “clicks” into position. You may hear slight “clicking” sounds during cooking, indicating the control is keeping the unit at the heat level you set. Switching heats to a higher setting always shows a quicker change than switching to a lower setting. How to Set the Controls Push the knob in Be sure you turn the control to OFF when you and turn in either finish cooking. direction to th
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COIL SURFACE UNIT MODULE How to Insert the Module 1. Be sure the controls are turned 2. Slide the module toward the 3. Lower the inside edge of the to OFF. To install the module, outlet in the side of the cooktop module into the cooktop until position the plug to the outside until the plug is pushed all the it is flush with the cooking wall of the cooktop. way in. surface. How to Remove the Module 1. Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the 3. To unplug, hold the module by the front and b
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Coil Surface Unit Module Deep Fat Frying Do not overfill cookware with fat that may spill over when adding food. Frosty foods bubble vigorously. Watch food frying at high temperatures. Keep cooktop and hood clean from grease. Wok Cooking We recommend that Do not use woks that
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RADIANT MODULE How to Insert the Module 1. Be sure the controls are turned 2. Slide the module toward the 3. Lower the inside edge of the to OFF. To install the module, outlet in the side of the cooktop module into the cooktop until it position the plug to the outside until the plug is pushed all the is flush with the cooking wall of the cooktop. way in. surface. How to Remove the Module 1. Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the 3. To unplug, hold the module by the front and back radiant
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Radiant Module Types of Cookware Glass-ceramic: usable, but not recommended The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance. Poor performance. May scratch surface. Stoneware: usable, but not recommended Stainless Steel: highly recommended Especially good with a sandwich clad bottom. The Poor performance. May scratch surface. sandwich bottom combines the benefits of stainless Cast Iron: usable, but not recommended steel (appearance, durability and stabilit
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RADIANT MODULE (continued) CAUTION • Never cook directly on the glass. • Do not slide cookware across the SURFACE
SURFACE
DRAGGING DRAGGING Always use cookware. cooktop because it can scratch COOKING COOKING the glass—the glass is scratch resistant, not scratch proof. • Do not use the surface as a • Always place the pan in the center of CUTTING OFF CENTER
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Radiant Module Grill Module Removing the Grill Module When removing the parts of the grill module to clean, be sure all switches are in the OFF position and the module is cool. Remove the grill grate and then slide the heating element toward the center of the cooktop until it is unplugged. Remove the reflector pan. Empty grease collector jar when cool. Be sure to replace the jar. How to Set the Grill Controls The control knob must be Front and rear sections of the Push in the control knob depend
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GRILL MODULE (continued) Grill Tips • Allow space between foods when placing them on • Do not leave the grill unattended while in use. the grill. Air needs to circulate around the food for • Be sure to preheat according to the cooking guide. best cooking results. • Make sure the grease collector jar and the reflector • Occasionally rearrange foods on the grill, to prevent pan are clean and in place before using the grill. sticking and provide better browning. • Remove grease from the grease coll
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Grill Module Grill Cooking Guide GRILL COOKING GUIDE Do not leave cooktop unattended during “preheat” (knobs turned to HI) or any time the knobs are turned to HI with food on the grill. 1. Preheat 5 minutes before grilling. Refer to the setting in the guide for a particular food. 2. Trim excess fat from the meat. 3. Before cooking steaks, slash fat around edges to prevent curling of meat. 4. Suggested cooking times should be used only as a guide, since variables in food can change cooking times
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GRIDDLE ACCESSORY You must have the grill module to use the griddle accessory. Your non-stick coated griddle provides an extra-large cooking surface for meats, pancakes, or other food usually prepared in a frying pan or electric skillet. WARNING: Do not use griddle modules JXDD43 or JXDD46 with these cooktops. How to Insert the Griddle Accessory and the Grill Module 1. Make sure the grease 3. Make sure all controls collector jar is in place are turned to OFF. Hold beneath the cooktop. the heati
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Griddle Accessory How to Set The Griddle Controls Front and rear sections of the griddle heating element are controlled separately. Heat only half the griddle surface for cooking small portions or set each half at a different temperature for cooking different types of foods. Push in the control knob depending on which side of the cooktop griddle module is used. The right front and right rear control knobs operate the griddle when the module is on the right side (on some models). The control kn
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GRIDDLE ACCESSORY (continued) Questions and Answers Q. Do I need special cookware for use with Q. Can my griddle be switched to the other side of the cooktop where it would be more convenient my griddle? for me? A. Avoid using metal cookware with sharp points or A. Your interchangeable cooktop modules can be rough or sharp edges which might damage the non- stick coated griddle surface. Do not cut foods on the used on either the right or left side of the cooktop (on some models). When inserting
