GE Monogram Cooktop Component Cooktop System User Manual

GE Monogram  
®
Use and Care Guide  
Component  
Cooktop System  
 
Read this guide carefully. It is intended to help If you don’t understand something or need  
Before  
you operate and maintain your new cooktop  
components properly.  
more help, call:  
using your  
cooktop  
system  
GE Answer Center®  
800.626.2000  
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.  
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You’ll find them on a label on the bottom of  
each component.  
Before sending in this card, please write these  
numbers here:  
Write  
down the  
model &  
serial  
These numbers are also on the Consumer  
Product Ownership Registration Card  
included in this guide.  
Model Number  
numbers  
Serial Number  
Use these numbers in any correspondence or  
service calls concerning your cooktop.  
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder)  
that sold you the cooktop system.  
If you  
received  
damaged  
components  
Before you request service, check the Problem  
Solver in the back of this guide.  
It lists causes of minor operating problems that  
you can correct yourself.  
Save time  
& money  
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services  
page in the back of this guide.  
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details—including your phone number—to:  
If you  
need  
service  
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pleased. If for some reason you are not happy  
with the service you receive, here are three  
steps to follow for further help.  
Manager, Consumer Relations  
GE Appliances  
Appliance Park  
Louisville, KY 40225  
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your  
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In  
most cases, this will solve the problem.  
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved,  
write:  
Major Appliance Consumer  
Action Program  
20 North Wacker Drive  
Chicago, IL 60606  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE  
• The California Safe Drinking Water and  
Toxic Enforcement Act requires the  
Governor of California to publish a list of  
substances known to the state to cause  
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive  
harm, and requires businesses to warn  
customers of potential exposure to such  
substances.  
• Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to  
four of these substances, namely benzene,  
carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot,  
caused primarily by the incomplete  
combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.  
Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a  
bluish rather than a yellow flame, will  
minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure  
to these substances can be minimized further  
by venting with an open window or using a  
ventilation fan or hood.  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
When using the component cooktop system,  
basic safety precautions should be followed,  
including the following:  
• BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE,  
DISCONNECT THE COOKTOP SYSTEM  
POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD  
DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING  
THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE  
CIRCUIT BREAKER.  
• Use this cooktop system only for its intended  
use as described in this guide.  
• If the cooktop is located near a window, do  
not use long curtains, which could blow over  
the gas burners or surface units, creating a  
fire hazard.  
• Do not leave children alone—children should  
not be left alone or unattended in an area  
where an appliance is in use. They should  
never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of  
the cooktop system.  
• Have your cooktop installed and properly  
grounded by a qualified installer in  
accordance with the Installation Instructions.  
Any adjustment and service should be  
performed only by qualified gas and electric  
appliance installers or service technicians.  
• Avoid installing cabinets above the cooktop  
system.  
• To reduce the hazard caused by reaching into  
cabinets over hot surface units, the open  
flames of operating burners and hot  
cookware, install a metal ventilation hood  
over the cooktop components that projects  
forward at least 5 inches beyond the front of  
the cabinets.  
• Have the installer show you the location of  
the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy  
reference.  
• Have the installer show you the location of  
the gas cut-off valve and how to shut it off if  
necessary.  
• If cabinets are placed above the cooktop  
components, allow a minimum clearance  
of 30 inches between the cooking surface and  
the bottom of unprotected cabinets.  
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part  
of the component cooktop system unless it is  
specifically recommended in this guide. Any  
adjustment and service should be performed  
only by qualified electric and gas range  
installers or service technicians.  
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
• CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO  
• Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick  
up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off.  
Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by  
covering the pan completely with a well-  
fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use a  
multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire  
extinguisher.  
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN  
CABINETS INSTALLED ABOVE THE  
COOKTOP SYSTEM—CHILDREN  
CLIMBING ON THE COOKTOP SYSTEM  
TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE  
SERIOUSLY INJURED.  
• Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments  
while using the cooktop system. Be careful  
when reaching for items stored in cabinets  
over the cooktop system. Flammable material  
could be ignited if brought in contact with  
hot surface units or gas burners and may  
cause severe burns.  
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out  
by covering it with baking soda or, if  
available, by using a multi-purpose dry  
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.  
• Keep the grill drip pan and grease well clean  
to reduce smoking and avoid grease fires.  
• To control flame-ups, turn down the heat  
setting to low, rather than off (O). This keeps  
the downdraft vent blower on. Or, turn the  
Variable Speed Vent blower to HI, then turn  
the grill off (O).  
• Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp pot  
holders on hot surfaces may result in burns  
from steam. Do not let pot holders touch the  
hot surface units or gas burners and grates.  
Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in  
place of a pot holder.  
Use a long-handled utensil to carefully  
remove the food from the grill.  
• For your safety, never use any electric or gas  
components of the cooktop system for  
warming or heating the room.  
These steps should control the flame until it  
eventually goes out. If it does not, cover the  
entire grill module with a cookie sheet or the  
lid from a large roasting pan. Use a pot  
holder to remove this later because it will be  
hot.  
• Do not store flammable materials in an oven  
or near the cooktop system components.  
• Do not store or use combustible materials,  
gasoline or other flammable vapors and  
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other gas  
or electric appliance.  
• Do not touch the surface units. These  
surfaces may be hot enough to burn even  
though they are dark in color. During and  
after use, do not touch, or let clothing or  
other flammable materials contact the  
surface units, cooktop surfaces or areas  
nearby the surface units. Allow sufficient time  
for cooling of the cooking surfaces.  
• Do not let cooking grease or other flammable  
materials accumulate in or near the cooktop  
system components.  
• Never leave the kitchen while using the grill.  
• Do not replace the grease collector jar with a  
mayonnaise jar which could break when hot  
grease drips into it. Replace with any wide  
mouth canning jar.  
Potentially hot surfaces include the grill  
grates and all components with electric  
cooking elements or gas burners and grates.  
• When cooking pork, follow the directions  
exactly and always cook the meat to an  
internal temperature of at least 170°F. This  
assures that, in the remote possibility that  
trichina may be present in the meat, it will be  
killed and the meat will be safe to eat.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
USING YOUR COMPONENT COOKTOP  
• Use proper pan size—this cooktop system has  
components equipped with electric surface  
units or gas burners. Select cookware having  
flat bottoms large enough to cover the selected  
surface unit or burner. The use of undersized  
cookware will expose portions of the surface  
units or gas burners to direct contact and may  
result in ignition of clothing. Proper  
• Be sure the downdraft vent grille is not  
covered. Be sure the filter is in place. Its  
absence during cooking could damage blower  
parts.  
• Do not cover or block the area around the  
cooktop system knobs. This area must be kept  
clear for proper ventilation and burner  
performance.  
relationship of cookware to the surface unit or  
the burner will also improve efficiency.  
• Keep all plastics away from cooktop surface  
units and burners.  
• Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,  
earthenware or other glazed containers are  
suitable for cooktop service; others may break  
because of the sudden change in temperature.  
• Do not operate the halogen/radiant surface  
units if the glass is broken. Spillovers or  
cleaning solution may penetrate a broken  
cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock.  
Contact a qualified technician immediately  
should your glass cooktop become broken.  
• Never leave the surface units or gas burners  
unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers  
cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may  
catch fire.  
• Avoid scratching the glass cooktop surface.  
The cooktop can be scratched with items such  
as sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry and  
rivets on clothing.  
• To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition  
of flammable materials and spillage, the  
handles of cookware should be turned without  
extending over nearby surface units or burners. • Never use the glass cooktop surface as a  
cutting board.  
• Always turn the electric surface unit or gas  
burner controls off (O) before removing the  
cookware.  
• Do not place or store items on top of the glass  
cooktop surface when it is not in use.  
• Watch foods being fried at high or medium-  
high heat settings.  
• Do not stand on the glass cooktop.  
• Be careful when placing spoons or other  
stirring utensils on the glass cooktop surface  
when it is in use. They may become hot and  
could cause burns.  
• When flaming foods are under the exhaust  
hood, turn the hood fan off. The hood fan, if  
operating, may spread the flame.  
• 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 care when touching the cooktop. The glass  
surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the  
controls have been turned off.  
• To avoid possible damage to the cooking  
surface, do not apply Cooktop Cleaning  
Cream to the glass surface when it is hot.  
• Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat  
frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause  
spillovers when food is added.  
• If a combination of oils or fats will be used in  
frying, stir together before heating, or as fats  
melt slowly.  
• Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.  
• Use a deep-fat thermometer whenever possible  
to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking  
point.  
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USING YOUR COMPONENT COOKTOP  
• After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper towel to • Let the gas burner grate and other surfaces  
remove all Cooktop Cleaning Cream residue.  
cool before touching them.  
• Read and follow all instruction and warnings  
on Cooktop Cleaning Cream labels.  
• Do not leave grates removed from any  
component where children can reach them.  
• Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge • Never leave gas burners unattended at high  
or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface  
unit, be careful to avoid steam burns. Some  
cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied  
to a hot surface.  
flame settings. Boilovers cause smoking and  
greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.  
• For your safety, never use your gas burners for  
warming or heating the room. Prolonged use of  
the cooktop in this way can be hazardous.  
When the cooktop is cool, use only Cooktop  
Cleaning Cream brand cleaner to clean the  
cooktop.  
• Do not clean the cooktop system with  
flammable or volatile cleaning fluids. See the  
Care and Cleaning section.  
• Do not use a wok on the gas burners if the wok  
has a round metal ring which is placed over the  
burner grate to support the wok. This ring acts  
as a heat trap that may damage the burner  
grate and burner head. Also, it may cause the  
burner to work improperly. This may cause a  
carbon monoxide level above that allowed by  
current standards, resulting in a health hazard.  
• Do not clean any part of the cooktop system  
when the appliance is in use.  
• If you are using an overhead exhaust hood,  
keep its grease filters clean to maintain good  
venting and to avoid grease fires.  
• Clean only parts listed in this Use and  
Care Guide.  
• If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the cooktop  
at the gas cutoff valve and call a qualified  
service technician. Never use an open flame to  
locate a leak.  
• Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge  
or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooktop,  
be careful to avoid steam burns.  
• Do not operate the gas burners without all  
burner parts and grate in place.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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Optional Components  
Component Cooktop System  
Some of the components must be cured or  
preconditioned before using them for the first  
time.  
Components available are discussed in this  
section. You may only have some installed in  
your kitchen. All components are permanently  
installed with the exception of the grill.  
General  
information  
Components and accessories should be  
cleaned after each use. The longer a soil  
remains, the harder it is to clean. See each  
component section in the Care and Cleaning  
section for specific instructions.  
Read each component section for specific  
instructions.  
To purchase additional components, contact  
your nearest GE Appliances dealer or service  
center. Part numbers for additional  
Never immerse any electric surface unit or  
plug in water.  
components are listed in this guide.  
You must consider heat up and cool down  
times for the surface units when determining  
cooking times. Heat up and cool down times  
depend on initial temperature settings, the  
type of cookware used and the amount of food  
being cooked.  
Start cooking at a higher setting to heat the  
surface unit faster, then turn to a lower setting  
to finish cooking.  
Electric  
surface unit  
components  
Remember, cooking continues after the surface  
unit is turned off, so train yourself to turn the  
heat down or off before cooking is done.  
Monogram component gas cooktops (used  
with either updraft or downdraft venting) are  
designed to operate on natural gas at 4² water  
column pressure.  
Gas  
components  
The downdraft vent component features an  
integral variable-speed blower control switch  
and a powerful centrifugal blower.  
Downdraft  
vent  
The component has one 8² 1800 watt halogen  
surface unit (rear) and a 6² 1200 watt radiant  
surface unit (front).  
Halogen/  
radiant  
cooktop  
There is a hot surface light for each surface unit  
that indicates the condition of the glass surface.  
Part Number:  
ZEW145  
The heat up time for the halogen surface unit  
may be less compared to the radiant surface  
unit depending upon the control settings. See  
the Controls section for additional performance  
characteristics.  
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This component has one large 10,500-BTU  
burner (rear) and one smaller 6,000-BTU  
burner (front). The grate is removable for  
cleaning.  
Gas burner  
cooktop  
Part Numbers:  
ZGW124right controls  
ZGW125left controls  
Grate  
The downdraft vent component has an integral  
variable-speed blower control.  
Electric  
grill with  
downdraft  
vent  
Part Number:  
ZEW166–240 volts  
ZEW176—downdraft  
vent only  
With this component, you can charbroil meat  
indoors all year long. Fat drains away and  
collects in a jar attached below the grease well.  
The element is divided so the front and back  
sections can be controlled separately.  
Electric  
updraft grill  
Part Number:  
ZEW155240 volts  
Grease well  
Drip pan  
Grill element  
Grill grate  
Grease collector jar  
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Halogen/Radiant Component  
Component Cooktop System  
The controls selected for the halogen/radiant  
component will give you a full range of heat  
settings for cooking.  
Halogen  
surface unit  
The control knobs must be pushed down to turn from  
the off (0) position. When the control knobs are in any  
position other than off (0), they may be turned without  
pushing down.  
You may notice that the knob that operates the  
halogen surface unit is slightly harder to turn  
than the knob for the radiant surface unit. This  
is due to the difference in design between the  
two controls.  
The eleven position halogen control produces the following  
variation in cooking power.  
NOTE:  
Switch  
Settings  
Position  
Brightness  
of Lamp  
Typical Heater  
Power (%)  
• The lowest three settings will produce no  
visible evidence of the surface unit being on  
although up to 11% of the total wattage is  
being generated. On the lowest settings, the  
percentage of power may not cause the hot  
surface lights to light. An indicator light near  
the control knobs will glow when either surface  
unit is on.  
HI  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
Full  
High  
High  
Medium  
Medium  
Low  
100  
76  
56  
41  
30  
23  
16  
11  
8
Low  
Invisible  
Invisible  
Invisible  
Invisible  
LO  
0
1
OFF  
5
0
• The burner “on” light will glow for all  
positions except the off position.  
If the halogen/radiant component is connected to 208 volts, you  
will notice some increase in cooking times.  
The control for the radiant surface unit is an  
infinite switch that can be set anywhere between  
LO and HI for an unlimited number of heat  
settings.With the infinite switch the coil cycles  
on and off to maintain your selected control  
setting.  
Radiant  
surface unit  
The control knobs must be pushed down to turn from  
the off (0) position. When the control knobs are in any  
position other than off (0), they may be turned without  
pushing down.  
Be sure you turn the control knob off (0) when  
you finish cooking. You will feel a “click” at the  
off position.  
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The halogen/radiant cooktop features heating Use only flat-bottomed cookware. Do not let pots  
General  
units beneath a smooth glass ceramic surface.  
The surface units are shown by outlines on the  
glass.  
boil dry. Overheated metal can bond to glass  
cooktop. An overheated copper pot will leave a  
residue that will permanently stain the glass.  
information  
about halogen/  
radiant surface  
units  
Before you use the cooktop for the first time,  
clean it with Cooktop Cleaning Cream. This  
Sliding aluminum cookware across the glass  
may leave metal marks. These metal marks  
helps protect the top and makes clean-up easier. will appear as small scratches. They can be  
removed with Cooktop Cleaning Cream and  
a razor scraper.  
NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new  
cooktop is used for the first time. It is caused by  
the heating of new parts and insulating  
materials and will disappear in a short time.  
It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven  
or surface on the glass ceramic surface when  
the surface is cool.  
When a surface unit is turned on, coils beneath  
the surface unit radiate heat through the glass  
to the cookware. The red glow of the coils will  
be visible through the glass. It will take the  
surface unit a few moments to heat up. The  
coil cycles on and off to maintain your selected  
control setting. With poor cookware, you will  
see frequent cycling of the unit off and on.  
Good, flat cookware will minimize the cycling.  
Avoid sliding pans on the glass cooktop. Pan  
edges that are even slightly rough or grit on the  
cooktop can cause scratches on the glass.  
Even after the surface units are turned off, the  
glass ceramic 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.  
Some cooktops have both radiant and halogen  
surface units. This is how they differ.  
Differences  
between  
• Halogen units are much brighter than the  
radiant units. Radiant units have a dull red  
glow.  
halogen and  
radiant  
surface units  
• Halogen and radiant units cycle on and off  
frequently. This is normal. You will notice the  
cycling more on the halogen units because of  
their brightness.  
• Radiant coils take about 10 seconds longer to  
glow than halogen units.  
Halogen units have radiant coils in the center that do not glow  
as brightly as the outer halogen coils.  
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Halogen/Radiant Component  
Component Cooktop System  
The following information will help you choose However, do not let these pots boil dry.  
Types of  
cookware  
cookware which will give good performance.  
Overheated metal can bond to the glass surface  
units. An overheated copper bottom pot will  
leave a residue that will permanently stain the  
surface units if not removed immediately.  
Stainless Steel: recommended  
Especially good with a sandwich clad bottom.  
The sandwich bottom combines the benefits of  
stainless steel (appearance, durability and  
stability) with the advantages of aluminum or  
copper (heat conduction, even heat  
distribution).  
Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron:  
recommended  
Good conductivity. As long as the cookware is  
covered completely with porcelain enamel, this  
cookware is recommended. Cast iron retains  
heat, maximizing energy efficiency, and  
provides smooth, even heat distribution.  
Caution is recommended for cast iron  
cookware that is not completely covered with  
smooth porcelain enamel, as it may scratch the  
glass surface units.  
Aluminum: heavy weight recommended  
Good conductivity. Aluminum residues  
sometimes appear as scratches on the surface  
units, but can be removed if cleaned  
immediately. Because of its low melting point,  
thin weight aluminum should not be used.  
Copper Bottom: recommended  
Glass-ceramic: usable, but not recommended  
Poor performance. May scratch the surface units.  
Good performance, but copper may leave  
residues which can appear as scratches. The  
residues can be removed, as long as the surface  
units are cleaned immediately.  
Stoneware: usable, but not recommended  
Poor performance. May scratch the surface units.  
Use of correct cookware can affect the cooking  
performance and cleaning of your cooktop.  
The correct cookware reduces the temperature  
of the cooktop surface and minimizes the  
chance of spillovers burning onto the cooktop.  
How to  
check pan  
performance  
You must use pans with perfectly flat bottoms.  
Some pans may have curved or rounded bottoms  
or may be warped. If you are unsure of the  
flatness of your pans you may do this quick test.  
Turn your pan upside down on the countertop,  
place a ruler flat against the pan surface. The  
bottom of the pan and the straight edge of the  
ruler should fit flush against each other all the  
way across. Turn the ruler a full 360 degrees,  
checking for any space between the ruler and  
the bottom of the pan.  
Another simple test to determine even heat  
distribution across the cookware bottom is to put  
one inch of water in the pan. Bring the water to  
a boil and observe the location of bubbles as the  
water starts to boil. Good flat cookware will have  
an even distribution of bubbles over the bottom  
surface area of the pan. Bubbles localized in  
only a portion of the bottom indicate uneven  
contact of the pan to the surface unit, uneven  
heat transfer or an unsuitable pan.  
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or warped  
bottoms are not recommended.  
Check pans for flat bottoms by  
using a straight edge.  
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.  
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• Place only dry pans on the surface units. Do  
not place lids on the surface units, particularly  
wet lids.  
For best  
results  
• Do not use woks that have support rings.  
This type of wok will not heat on the glass  
surface units.  
• We recommend that you use only a flat-  
bottomed wok. They are available at your  
local retail store. The bottom of the wok  
should have the same diameter as the  
surface unit to insure proper contact.  
Do not place wet pans on the glass surface units.  
• Some special cooking procedures require  
specific cookware such as pressure cookers,  
deep fat fryers, etc. All cookware must have  
flat bottoms and be the correct size.  
Do not use woks with support rings on the glass surface units.  
Use flat-bottomed woks on the glass surface units.  
• Don’t store heavy  
items above the  
cooktop. If they  
drop onto the  
surface units,  
they can cause  
damage.  
• Do not slide  
Special  
cautions  
for glass  
surface  
units  
cookware across  
the surface units  
because it can  
scratch the  
glass—the glass is  
scratch resistant,  
not scratch  
DRAGGING  
DROPPING  
proof.  
• Always place the  
pan in the center  
of the surface  
unit you are  
cooking on.  
• Never cook  
directly on the  
glass. Always use  
cookware.  
SURFACE  
COOKING  
OFF CENTER  
• Do not use the  
surface as a  
CUTTING  
cutting board.  
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Home Canning Tips  
Component Cooktop System  
Observe the  
following  
points in  
canning  
Note: Flat-bottomed  
canners are required  
for glass surface  
units.  
Right!  
Wrong!  
NOTE: Canning cannot be done on the grill  
component.  
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.  
Safe canning requires that harmful  
microorganisms are destroyed and that the  
jars are sealed completely. When canning  
foods in a water-bath canner, a gentle but  
steady boil must be maintained for the  
required time. When canning foods in a  
pressure canner, the pressure must be  
maintained for the required time.  
HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE  
DIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER  
LARGE DIAMETER POTS FOR FRYING  
OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN  
WATER. Most syrup or sauce mixtures—and  
all types of frying—cook at temperatures  
much higher than boiling water. Such  
temperatures could eventually harm the  
glass cooktop surfaces.  
After you have adjusted the controls, it is very  
important to make sure the prescribed boil or pressure  
levels are maintained for the required time.  
Since you must make sure to process the  
canning jars for the prescribed time, with no  
interruption in processing time, do not can on  
any cooktop surface unit if your canner is not  
flat.  
3 When canning, use recipes and procedures  
from reputable sources. Reliable recipes  
and procedures are available from the  
manufacturer of your canner; manufacturers  
of glass jars for canning, such as Ball and  
Kerr; and the United States Department of  
Agriculture Extension Service.  
1 Be sure the canner fits over the center of the  
surface unit. If your cooktop or its location  
does not allow the canner to be centered on  
the surface unit, use smaller diameter pots  
for good canning results.  
4 Remember that canning is a process that  
generates large amounts of steam. To avoid  
burns from steam or heat, be careful when  
canning.  
2 When using the glass cooktop component,  
flat-bottomed canners must be used. Do not  
use canners with flanged or rippled bottoms  
(often found in enamelware) because they  
don’t make enough contact with the surface  
units and take a long time to boil water.  
NOTE: If your house has low voltage, canning  
may take longer than expected, even though  
directions have been carefully followed. The  
process time will be shortened by:  
Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of the surface  
unit’s circle are not recommended for most  
surface cooking.  
(1) using a pressure canner, and  
(2) starting with HOT tap water for fastest  
heating of large quantities of water.  
Every halogen and radiant surface unit has a  
Temperature Limiter. The Temperature  
Limiter protects the glass-ceramic surface from  
getting too hot.  
The Temperature Limiter may turn off the  
elements if:  
What is a  
temperature  
limiter?  
• The pan boils dry.  
• The pan bottom is not flat.  
• The pan is off center.  
• There is no pan on the unit.  
If the bottom of your canner is not flat, the  
surface unit can overheat, triggering the  
temperature limiters to turn the unit off for a  
time. This will stop the boil or reduce the  
pressure in the canner.  
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Gas Burner Component  
Component Cooktop System  
The ZGW124 and ZGW125 gas cooktops are not  
convertible to LP gas. They are designed to operate  
on natural gas only.  
Before  
using your  
gas burners  
This component has one large 10,500-BTU  
burner and one smaller 6,000-BTU burner.  
When a downdraft vent is used next to a gas  
component, food will cook faster if you use a  
low vent setting and keep the pan covered (if  
recipe allows).  
Both burners on this gas cooktop component  
are lighted by electric ignition that eliminates  
the need for standing pilot lights.  
All the igniters make sparking sounds and  
spark even when only a single burner is being  
turned on. Do not touch any of the burners  
when the igniters are sparking.  
Automatic  
ignition  
The burners on this gas cooktop automatically  
The burners will relight at any setting.  
Auto relight  
relight if the flame goes out. This helps prevent However, for the burners to light quickly and  
the inconvenience of manually having to consistently when the gas is turned on, the  
relight a burner. As with automatic ignition, all knobs should be turned to the LITE position  
of the burner igniters spark while a burner is  
relighting. Do not touch any of the burners  
when the igniters are sparking.  
until ignition occurs.  
In case of a power outage, you can light the  
surface burners on your cooktop with a match.  
Holding a lighted match to the burner, turn  
the knob to the LO position.  
Surface burners in use when an electrical  
power failure occurs will continue to operate  
normally.  
Power  
outage  
If the knob setting is toward HI, the flame  
flare-up could burn your hand. Use extreme  
caution when lighting burners manually.  
Cookware should not be in place over the  
burner when lighting a burner this way.  
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Gas Burner Component  
Component Cooktop System  
1. The gas burner controls must turn  
counterclockwise to the LITE position to  
ignite the burner. The burner ignites  
automatically.  
To light a  
burner  
2. Once the burner is ignited, turn the control  
knob counterclockwise to adjust the flame  
lower. A sparking sound caused by the igniter  
is normal until ignition occurs.  
3. The burners will relight at any setting.  
However, for the burners to light quickly and  
consistently when the gas is turned on, the  
knobs should be turned to the LITE position  
until ignition occurs.  
Push the control knob in and turn it counterclockwise to the  
desired position.  
4. To turn a burner off, turn the knob clockwise  
as far as it will go, to the off (O) position.  
• The front burner is best for smaller pans and  
cooking operations requiring carefully  
controlled simmering conditions. The rear  
burner is the high power burner for larger  
pans and fast boiling operations.  
Turn the knob either direction to adjust the flame size.  
• Do not operate a burner for an extended  
period of time without cookware on the grate.  
The finish on the grate may chip without  
cookware to absorb the heat.  
• Check to be sure the burner you turned on is  
the one you want to use.  
• Be sure the burners and grates are cool before  
you place your hand, a pot holder, cleaning  
cloths or other materials on them.  
Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce  
heat.  
How to  
select flame  
size  
The flame size on a gas burner should match  
the cookware you are using.  
FOR SAFE HANDLING OF COOKWARE,  
NEVER LET THE FLAME EXTEND UP THE  
SIDES OF THE COOKWARE.  
Any flame larger than the bottom of the  
cookware is wasted heat and only serves to heat  
the handle.  
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Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is  
recommended because it heats quickly and  
evenly. Most foods brown evenly in an  
aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with tight-  
Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for  
either surface or oven cooking. It conducts  
heat very slowly and cools very slowly. Check  
cookware manufacturer’s directions to be sure  
Cookware  
fitting lids for cooking with minimum amounts it can be used on gas cooktops.  
of water.  
Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor  
Cast Iron: If heated slowly, most skillets will  
give satisfactory results.  
heating properties, and is usually combined  
with copper, aluminum or other metals for  
improved heat distribution. Combination  
metal skillets generally work satisfactorily if  
they are used at medium heat as the  
manufacturer recommends.  
Enamelware: Under some conditions, the  
enamel of some cookware may melt. Follow  
cookware manufacturer’s recommendations  
for cooking methods.  
Glass: There are 2 types of glass cookware—  
those for oven use only and those for surface  
cooking (saucepans, coffee and teapots).  
Glass conducts heat very slowly.  
We recommend that you use only a flat-  
bottomed wok. They are available at your local  
retail store.  
Wok  
cooking  
Do not use woks that have support rings.  
Use only flat-bottomed woks.  
Use of these types of woks, with or without the  
ring in place, can be dangerous. Placing the  
ring over the burner grate may cause the burner  
to work improperly resulting in carbon  
monoxide levels above allowable current  
standards. This could be dangerous to your  
health. Do not try to use such woks without the  
ring. You could be seriously burned if the wok  
tipped over.  
Do not use woks with support rings.  
Do not use stove top grills on your sealed gas  
burners. If you use the stove top grill on the  
sealed gas burner it will cause incomplete  
combustion and can result in exposure to  
carbon monoxide levels above allowable  
current standards. This can be hazardous to  
your health.  
Stove top  
grills  
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Grill Component  
Component Cooktop System  
NOTE: The grill grate must be preconditioned  
before using it for the first time. To  
precondition, first wash it in soap and water.  
Dry with a soft cloth. Then use a paper towel to  
apply a small amount of no-stick cooking spray  
to the grate. Remove excess with a clean paper  
towel.  
Before  
using your  
grill  
Use the grill for preparing meals with the  
appearance and flavor of commercially char-  
broiled meats. The grill must be very hot for this  
type of cooking and smoke and spatter is to be  
expected.  
Be sure to use your venting system when grilling  
to help minimize smoke.  
You should have either a component downdraft  
vent installed into the cooktop system or a high-  
capacity vent hood.  
Most cooking on the grill  is done at the HI  
setting. Each half of the grill component is  
controlled separately.  
Grill  
control  
1. Be sure both the controls for the grill are  
How to  
assemble the  
grill module  
off (O).  
Grill grate  
Grill element  
2. Place the drip pan in the grease well first as  
shown in the illustration in this section.  
3. Grasp the grill element with both hands near  
the plug. Keeping the element as nearly  
horizontal as possible, push the plug firmly  
into the electrical receptacles, to insure  
complete contact. The element should lie flat  
and rest on the ridges of the drip pan.  
Drip pan  
Electric receptacles  
Grease  
well  
4. Place the grill grate into the opening in the  
cooktop over the grill element.  
5. Be certain the grease jar is clean and firmly  
secured in the tube and lid assembly under  
the porcelain enamel grease well.  
Grease  
collector  
jar  
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• The grill must be preheated to get the grill  
components hot enough to sear the meat and  
seal in the juices. Preheat the grill for 10  
minutes at HI heat setting, then turn to the  
desired setting for cooking.  
• Make sure the removable grease collector jar  
and drip pan are clean and in place before  
using the grill.  
Grill tips  
• Remove grease from the grease collector jar  
after each use to avoid spillovers.  
• The grill element is divided so the front and  
rear sections are controlled separately.  
• The grates should be oiled or sprayed with a  
non-stick coating before cooking to prevent  
sticking. Remove the grate before spraying  
and spray only while cool. Spraying directly  
onto a hot grill may cause a fire.  
• You can heat both sections to the same  
temperature for cooking large amounts of the  
same food, or you can vary the temperatures  
on front and rear for cooking two different  
foods. Also, you can save energy when cooking  
small amounts of food by turning only one  
section on and leaving the other off entirely.  
• Trim the fat from meat before placing on the  
grill. This will reduce smoking and lessen  
grease buildup in the drip pan, grease well  
and grease jar.  
• Do not leave grill unattended while it is in use.  
• Allow space between foods when placing  
them on the grill. Air and heat need to  
circulate around the food for best cooking  
results.  
• Remove accumulated grease from the non-  
removable grease well after each use to lessen  
smoking and odors. Be sure opening to grease  
tube is clean. Grease buildup can become a  
fire hazard.  
• Occasionally rearrange foods on the grill to  
prevent sticking and provide better browning.  
To control flame-ups, set heat setting at LO, rather  
than off (O). If you have a bad flame-up and there is  
danger of the fire spreading, take the following steps  
immediately:  
2. Use a long-handled utensil to remove the  
food from the grill. Be careful not to get burned.  
What to do  
if a flame-  
up occurs  
The fire should start to go out. If it does not,  
smother the flames by covering the entire  
grill with a large cookie sheet or the lid from  
a large roasting pan.  
1. Turn the grill controls to off (O), and turn  
the downdraft vent control to HI.  
If you are using an overhead updraft vent hood,  
turn it off until the flame-up stops.  
CAUTION!  
• NEVER USE WATER ON A GREASE FIRE.  
Water will spread the flames.  
• Never try to use charcoal or flavored wood  
chips in the well under the grill grate. Use of  
charcoal indoors without proper ventilation  
produces carbon monoxide that can be fatal.  
Also, burning charcoal in the well will  
permanently damage the porcelain coating in  
the well.  
• Never line the grill grate or the porcelain  
enamel grease well with aluminum foil. Doing  
so may block drainage of grease, causing  
excessive smoking, fire or component  
damage.  
• NEVER LEAVE THE KITCHEN while grilling  
meats or other juicy foods. Fats and juices  
drip on the hot grill element and may cause  
flame-ups. When grilling, you should always  
be present to control flame-ups so they do not  
get out of hand.  
• It is recommended that you have a dry  
chemical, foam or Halon type fire  
extinguisher where you can easily reach it in  
case of a cooking fire.  
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Grill Component  
Component Cooktop System  
Q. When cooking many individual foods, what  
can I do to insure that foods will cook  
evenly?  
Q. I follow the cooking times suggested, but my  
foods don’t get done properly. Is there  
something wrong with my grill?  
Questions  
and  
answers  
A. When cooking foods of various sizes and  
thicknesses, start larger or thicker pieces  
first and add quicker-cooking smaller pieces  
later. Press meat lightly to lie flat on grill.  
Slash the fat on edges of steaks and chops to  
prevent curling. Break the joints of split  
chickens so they will lie flat.  
A. Probably not. Suggested cooking times  
should be used only as a general guide.  
Variables in food can change the cooking  
times required.  
Q. How can I keep barbecued meats from  
developing an unattractive burned look  
and taste?  
Q. My grilled meats sometimes come out drier  
than they should. What can I do to help  
prevent this?  
A. Sauces containing sugar will often burn if  
used during the entire cooking time. If your  
favorite sauce contains sugar, try adding it  
only during the last 15 to 20 minutes of  
cooking time for best results.  
A. Season meats after cooking rather than  
before—salt can draw out juices and dry out  
meat. Use tongs to turn and rearrange  
meats on the grill; forks will pierce the meat  
and release juices.  
Q. Foods cooked on my grill are not browning  
as much as I would like. What could cause  
this?  
A. A longer preheating and grill time may be  
necessary to achieve the desired results.  
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• Do not leave the cooktop unattended during  
“preheat” (knobs turned to “HI”) or any  
time the knobs are turned to “HI” with food  
on the grill. Most foods will be grilled on the  
HI setting.  
• Trim the excess fat from the meat.  
Grill  
cooking  
guide  
• Before cooking steaks, slash the fat around  
the edges to prevent curling of the meat.  
• Suggested cooking times should be used only  
as a guide, since variables in food can change  
the cooking times.  
• Preheat at the HI setting for 10 minutes  
before grilling. Change the heat setting as  
advised in your cookbook for the food you  
are grilling.  
• Foods should be turned over and rearranged  
as needed.  
Total Cooking Time  
Food  
in Minutes  
Comments  
Beef Cubes (1 in.)  
17–20  
Marinate less-tender beef before grilling.  
Beef Steaks, tender  
1
4
(3/4 to 1 ⁄ in.)  
Rare  
Medium  
10–14  
12–16  
16–20  
Turn over and rearrange as needed to achieve desired doneness.  
Well  
1
2
(1 ⁄ to 2 in.)  
Rare  
Medium  
Well  
18–22  
26–30  
42–46  
Beef Steaks, less-tender  
(3/4 to 1 in.)  
Medium  
18–22  
26–30  
Tenderize before grilling. Turn and cover with foil after first half of  
cooking time for more juiciness.  
Well  
Chicken  
Pieces or Quarters  
50–70  
60–85  
40–50  
Turn over frequently and, if desired, baste with sauce last 10–15 minutes.  
Place skin-side-down. Turn over every 15 minutes and baste frequently.  
Place skin-side-down. Turn over every 10 minutes and baste frequently.  
Chicken, halves  
Cornish Hens, halves  
Fish Steaks  
(1 in. or less)  
15–20  
17–20  
Brush with melted butter.  
Fish, whole (6 to 8 oz.)  
If stuffed, add 6 minutes to total cooking time. Cover top with foil.  
Hamburgers (3/4 in.)  
Rare  
Medium  
Well  
12–16  
16–20  
22–24  
Turn over and rearrange as needed to achieve desired doneness.  
Ham Steaks (1 to 11⁄2 in.)  
16–20  
precooked  
Hot Dogs  
8–9  
Turn frequently.  
Kabobs  
Meat  
Vegetable  
20–25  
10–15  
For less-tender vegetables, reduce time 4 to 6 minutes.  
Lamb Chops (3/4 to 1 in.)  
26–30  
15–20  
Lobster Tails  
Cut thin undershell to expose meat. Turn over every 5 to 10 minutes.  
Brush with butter.  
Pork Chops, loin or rib  
(1/2 in.)  
(1 in.)  
18–20  
30–36  
Sausage Links (4 oz. each)  
Raw  
Precooked  
22–24  
12–16  
Grill whole or cut into 2 to 4 pieces. Turn to brown all sides.  
Spareribs  
Entree (3 lbs.)  
Appetizer (2 lbs.)  
60–80  
50–60  
Parboil 5 minutes before grilling. Rearrange and turn over frequently.  
Baste with sauce last 10 minutes, if desired.  
Vegetable Halves  
25–30  
Choose tender vegetables such as squash and tomatoes. Cover with foil.  
For tomatoes, reduce cooking time 10 minutes.  
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Vent System Control  
Component Cooktop System  
The built-in vent system helps remove cooking  
vapors, odors and smoke from foods prepared  
on the cooktop components.  
Using the  
vent system  
To operate the vent system manually, turn the  
knob on the control panel clockwise to the  
desired blower speed.  
Use the control knob at the front of the vent  
grille to adjust the blower speed. A HI setting is  
recommended when flame-ups occur while  
cooking on the grill.  
The downdraft blower adjacent to the grill  
comes on automatically when the grill is turned  
on. It turns off automatically when the grill is  
turned off (O).  
The blower speed, while grilling, will always be  
the high speed. No adjustment is possible while  
the grill is operating. The blower can be used  
independent of the grill and then speed  
adjustment is possible.  
22  
 
 
Care and Cleaning  
Component Cooktop System  
Proper care and cleaning are important so  
BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF  
your Component Cooktop System will give you BEFORE CLEANING ANY COMPONENTS.  
efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these  
directions carefully to help assure safe and  
proper maintenance.  
Some of the components must be cured or  
preconditioned before using them for the  
first time.  
Components and accessories should be  
cleaned after each use. The longer a soil  
remains, the harder it is to clean. See each  
component’s section in this guide for specific  
instructions.  
Care of the  
components  
Wash with soap and water. For heavy soils, first  
cover with a damp cloth and let soak 30  
minutes. A stainless steel cleaner may be used.  
Do not use spray-type oven cleaners. Overspray  
will damage nearby surfaces. Use newspaper  
and masking tape to cover surfaces such as  
back wall, control panel, range sides,  
countertop, etc. Remove grates, grill element  
or porcelain enamel drip pan.  
Brushed  
stainless  
steel finish  
To remove fingerprints, apply a little baby oil  
or cooking oil with a cloth or paper towel. Rub  
in the same direction as the brush marks in the  
stainless steel finish.  
Stubborn baked-on food residue or stains on  
the stainless steel surfaces can be removed by  
using pad-type oven cleaners. For your safety,  
use extreme caution. Oven cleaners are caustic  
and can damage or discolor most other surfaces.  
Clean up any spills or spatters with a damp cloth. The control knobs may be removed for easier  
Control  
panel and  
knobs  
Remove heavier soil with warm, soapy water.  
cleaning.  
Clean the control panel with mild liquid dish  
detergent and a soft cloth. Rub the control  
panel lightly.  
To remove a knob, pull it straight off the stem.  
Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not  
soak.  
CAUTION: Do not use abrasives of any kind  
on the control panel.  
Do not allow water to run down inside the  
surface of the panel while cleaning. After  
drying, return the knobs to the cooktop,  
making sure to match the flat area on the knob  
to the shaft.  
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Care and Cleaning  
Component Cooktop System  
Before you use the cooktop for the first time,  
clean the glass surface units with cleaning  
cream. This helps protect them top and makes  
clean-up easier.  
If soil, mineral deposits from evaporated water  
spills or metal rub-off from aluminum  
cookware is not removed, it will burn on the  
glass surface units and cause permanent  
discoloration.  
General  
information  
for glass  
surface units  
Proper care and cleaning are important so  
your cooktop will give you efficient and  
satisfactory service.  
Follow the directions in this section carefully in  
caring for the glass surface units to assure safe  
and proper maintenance.  
Use only a recommended cleaning cream,  
such as Cerama Brite or Cooktop Cleaning  
Cream, on the glass surface units.  
Daily  
cleaning of  
the glass  
surface  
units  
1 Rub a few drops (less is better) of the cleaning 2 Clean the surface units with the cleaning  
Normal,  
light soil on  
the glass  
surface  
cream onto soiled area using a damp paper  
towel. Buff with a dry paper towel until all soil  
and cream are removed. Frequent cleaning  
leaves a protective coating which is essential  
in preventing scratches and abrasions.  
cream after each use.  
units  
1 Apply a few drops of the cleaning cream to  
the (cool) soiled area.  
4 If any soil remains, repeat the steps listed  
above. For additional protection, after all  
soil has been removed, polish the entire  
surface unit with the cleaning cream.  
Heavy,  
burned-on  
soil on the  
glass  
surface  
units  
2 Using a damp paper towel, rub the cream  
into the burned-on area. As with any  
burned-on spill, this may require some effort. 5 Buff with a dry paper towel.  
3 Carefully scrape soil with razor scraper.  
Hold scraper at a 30° angle against the  
glass surface units.  
NOTE:  
• Be sure to use a new, sharp razor scraper. Do  
not use a dull or nicked blade.  
Store the razor scraper out of reach of children.  
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Sugary spillovers (such as jellies, fudge, candy  
syrups) or melted plastics can cause pitting of  
the surface units of your cooktop (not covered  
by the warranty) unless the spill is removed  
while still hot. Special care should be taken  
when removing hot substances. Follow these  
instructions carefully and remove soil while  
spill is still hot.  
1 Turn off all surface units affected by the  
spillover. Remove hot pans.  
Special care  
of the glass  
surface  
2 Wearing an oven mitt, hold the razor scraper  
at a 30° angle to the cooktop and scrape hot  
spill to a cool area outside the surface unit.  
units  
3 With the spill in a cool area, use a dry paper  
towel to remove any excess. Any spillover  
remaining should be left until the surface of  
the cooktop has cooled.  
Do not continue to use the soiled surface unit  
until all of the spillover has been removed.  
Follow the steps under Heavy Soil to continue  
the cleaning process.  
Note: Using a razor scraper will not damage the glass  
surface units if the 30° angle is maintained.  
• If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum,  
copper or enamel are allowed to boil dry, the  
overlay may bond with the glass surface units  
and leave a black discoloration. This should  
be removed immediately before heating again  
or the discoloration may be permanent.  
• If you slide aluminum or copper cookware  
across the glass surface units of your cooktop,  
they may leave metal markings which appear  
as scratches. If this should happen, use  
the razor scraper and cleaning cream to  
remove these markings. Failure to remove  
these residues immediately may leave  
permanent marks.  
Precautions  
for the glass  
surface  
units  
• Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable  
using the cleaning cream or full strength  
white vinegar.  
• Most cleaners contain ammonia, chemicals  
and abrasives which can damage the surface  
units. Use only the recommended cleaning  
cream for proper cleaning and protection of  
your glass surface units.  
• Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent  
film on the glass surface units. The cleaning  
cream will remove this discoloration.  
Read and follow all instructions and warnings  
on the cleaning cream labels.  
• Do not use dishwashing detergents. They  
will remove the protective coating and  
therefore make the surface units more  
susceptible to staining.  
To conveniently order more cream and/or  
scrapers for cleaning your glass surface units,  
please call our toll free number:  
Future care  
of the glass  
surface  
National Parts Center  
800-626-2002  
units  
Cleaner  
Scraper  
Cream and scraper kit  
# WX10X300  
# WX5X1614  
# WB64X5027  
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Care and Cleaning  
Component Cooktop System  
The burner assemblies should be washed  
regularly and after spillovers.  
Gas burner  
assembly  
Burner cap  
Turn all control knobs to the off (O) position  
before removing burner parts. Allow parts to  
cool before removing.  
Igniter  
exposed  
Alignment  
cap  
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE  
BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS  
CORRECTLY IN PLACE. The electrode of the  
spark igniter is exposed when the burner cap is  
removed. Contact with an exposed igniter while  
a burner is being turned on will cause a slight  
electrical shock.  
Burner grate  
The burner grate, burner caps and burner  
support rings can be lifted off, making them  
easy to clean. (The drip pan cannot be  
removed.) Wash burner parts with an all-  
purpose, non-abrasive cleaner and warm water.  
Soak stubborn soil. Dry the burner assemblies  
with a cloth—don’t reassemble them wet.  
Burner cap  
Igniter  
Burner support ring  
Burner body  
To reassemble: Place the burner support ring  
onto the burner bowl first. Before replacing the  
burner cap, first examine the four notches on  
its underside. One of the notches, shaped  
differently from the other three, includes an  
indexing key for the spark igniter—this notch  
fits over the spark igniter. When replacing the  
burner grate, make sure the bottom of the  
burner grate fits securely into a corresponding  
ridge in the drip pan.  
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL  
BURNER PARTS CORRECTLY IN PLACE.  
Burner grates can be cleaned by hand or in a  
self-cleaning oven. Although the burner grate is  
durable, it will gradually lose its shine,  
regardless of the care you take of it. This is due  
to its exposure to the high temperature of the  
gas flames.  
To preserve the porcelain enamel finish as long  
as possible, have a pan on the grate before you  
turn on the burner, and lower the flame when  
food reaches the desired cooking temperature.  
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Clean the grill component after every use. Do  
not put the element into water. It cleans itself  
when heated during normal use. To remove  
any charred soil, clean with a dry, stiff brush  
when the element is cool.  
From time to time, you should recondition the  
grate with no-stick cooking spray. See the Grill  
Component section.  
Grill  
component  
Wash the porcelain enamel drip pan in the  
sink with soap and water, or put it in the  
dishwasher. Soak stubborn stains, then rub  
gently with a scouring pad.  
Never use steel wool or metal scouring pads  
because they may damage the outer casing of  
the element.  
Do not put the drip pan in the oven during a  
self-cleaning cycle. Doing so will cause  
Wash the grill grate in the sink in soap and  
water. The grate may be soaked in a solution of discoloration and damage the finish.  
dishwasher detergent and hot water. Use a  
non-metal scouring pad if necessary. Do not  
use abrasive cleaning products. The grill grate  
can also be cleaned in a self-cleaning oven.  
Porcelain enamel can crack or chip with  
misuse. It can stain if spillovers of foods with a  
high acid content (such as tomatoes or lemon  
juice) are not cleaned up quickly.  
When cleaning a porcelain enamel grease well,  
be careful not to get the electrical receptacles  
wet. Do not try to fill the well with water when  
cleaning. Be sure the drain hole and tube in the  
grease well are not clogged.  
Porcelain  
enamel  
grease well  
On the underside of the grill cooktop  
component, a grease jar is mounted to catch  
fat and drippings.  
Do not use thin-walled glass or plastic jars, such  
as those having contained food products. Such  
jars could fracture.  
Grease jars  
The lid of the jar is permanently mounted to  
the bottom of the cooktop component box.  
The lid is connected by a tube to a spout at the  
front of the grease well. The jar can be  
Different foods give different amounts of fat  
and drippings, so you should inspect the jar  
each time it is used. If the jar is not emptied or  
replaced often enough, the fat and drippings  
may overflow. Be sure the drain hole and tube  
unscrewed from the lid to be emptied and  
cleaned or to be replaced. The jar is a standard in the grease well are not clogged.  
1-pint jar. Quart canning jars may also fit.  
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Care and Cleaning  
Component Cooktop System  
The downdraft vent grille and filter should be  
cleaned frequently—after every use is best.  
Before cleaning the vent system, be sure  
exhaust blower is shut off.  
How to  
clean the  
vent system  
Filter  
To remove parts for cleaning:  
1. Lift off the vent grille.  
2. Lift the filter straight up from the filter  
supports.  
Grille removed  
Control knob  
To clean the vent grille, remove it from the  
cooktop by lifting it up.  
It can be cleaned by hand, in the dishwasher or  
in a self-cleaning oven.  
How to  
clean the  
vent grille  
To clean the filter, soak, then agitate filter in  
hot detergent solution prepared in the sink.  
Using ammonia or other alkali will darken the  
metal. Light brushing can be used to remove  
embedded dirt. Be careful not to disturb the  
aluminum fabric of the filter body.  
Never operate the vent system without the  
filter in place. In situations where flaming  
might occur, the filter will retard entry of  
flames into the exhaust blower.  
How to  
clean the  
filters  
To replace the filter after cleaning, place it on  
the filter supports. Replace the vent grille.  
Rinse, shake and remove moisture before  
replacing. It is advised that filters should be  
cleaned after every use.  
Before replacing the filter into the vent  
system housing, inspect and wipe clean the  
housing walls. Do not allow grease  
accumulation to form.  
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The Problem Solver  
Component Cooktop System  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
Questions?  
Use this  
problem  
solver!  
COMPONENTS  
ARE NOT  
FUNCTIONING  
PROPERLY  
Difficulty may be in the main distribution panel of your house caused  
by a blown circuit fuse, a tripped circuit breaker, the main fuse or the  
main circuit breaker, depending on the nature of the power supply.  
If a circuit breaker is involved, reset it. If the control box uses fuses,  
the circuit fuse (a cartridge-type) should be changed, BUT ONLY  
BY SOMEONE FAMILIAR WITH ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS.  
If, after performing one of these procedures, the fuse blows or circuit  
breaker trips again, call for service.  
NOTE: Apartment tenants or condominium owners should request  
their building management perform this check before calling for  
service.  
Controls are not properly set or wrong control is set for the component  
or surface unit you are using.  
Grill element is not plugged in properly.  
Consider the possibility of interruption in gas or electric service from  
the utility source.  
HALOGEN/RADIANT You must use pans which are absolutely flat. If light can be seen  
SURFACE UNITS  between the pan bottom and a straight edge, the halogen/radiant  
WILL NOT MAINTAIN surface units will not transfer heat properly.  
A ROLLING BOIL OR  
FRYING RATE IS NOT  
FAST ENOUGH  
Pan bottoms should closely match the diameter of the surface unit  
selected.  
HALOGEN/RADIANT   The halogen/radiant cooktop may seem hotter than you are used to.  
COOKTOP FEELS HOT This is normal.  
Make sure flat-bottomed pans are used.  
Using the vent will help keep the halogen/radiant cooktop cooler.  
FOODS COOK  
SLOWLY ON  
Improper cookware being used. Pan bottoms should be flat, fairly  
heavy weight and the same diameter as the surface unit selected.  
HALOGEN/RADIANT  
COOKTOP  
TINY SCRATCHES  
(may appear as cracks)  
OR ABRASIONS ON  
Incorrect cleaning methods have been used, cookware with rough  
bottoms have been used or coarse particles (salt or sand) were  
between the cookware and the surface of cooktop. Use recommended  
HALOGEN/RADIANT cleaning procedures, be sure cookware bottoms and cookware are  
COOKTOP GLASS  
SURFACE  
clean before use and use cookware with smooth bottoms. Tiny  
scratches are not removable but will become less visible in time as a  
result of cleaning.  
METAL MARKINGS  
Do not slide aluminum cookware across the surface. Use the  
(may appear as scratches recommended cleaning procedure to remove marks.  
on halogen/radiant  
cooktop glass surface)  
Incorrect cleaning materials have been used, encrusted boilovers or  
grease spatters remain on the surface. Use a razor scraper and the  
recommended cleaning procedure.  
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The Problem Solver  
Component Cooktop System  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
Questions?  
Use this  
problem  
solver!  
DARK STREAKS  
OR SPECKS ON  
HALOGEN/RADIANT  
COMPONENT  
Use a razor scraper and recommended cleaning procedure.  
AREAS OF  
Marks from aluminum and copper pans as well as mineral deposits  
from water or food can be removed with Cooktop Cleaning Cream.  
DISCOLORATION  
ON HALOGEN/  
RADIANT SURFACE  
COOKTOP  
FREQUENT CYCLING Incorrect cookware used. Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling.  
OFF AND ON OF  
HALOGEN/RADIANT  
SURFACE UNITS  
HOT SUGAR  
MIXTURES/PLASTIC paper towels. Use a razor scraper held at a 30° angle to the cooktop  
MELTED TO THE to scrape the hot spill to a cool area outside the surface unit. Let the  
Turn the surface unit to LO, wipe the hot cooktop with several dry  
HALOGEN/RADIANT cooktop cool. Clean with Cooktop Cleaning Cream.  
SURFACE  
CONTROL KNOB  
WILL NOT TURN  
When the knob is at the off (O) position, it must be pushed in before    
it can be turned.When the knob is at any other position, it can be  
turned without being pushed in.  
SPARKING SOUND  
PERSISTS AFTER  
BURNER LIGHTS  
Sparking of the igniter is normal. Air currents in the kitchen from  
an open window or a person moving quickly can interrupt the flame,  
causing automatic relight sparking. As the burner warms, the  
sparking is less likely to occur. If the sparking persists for a long time,  
call for service.  
SPARKING SOUND  
PERSISTS AFTER  
BURNER IS OFF  
Be sure the control knobs are in the off (O) position. If the sparking  
sound persists call for service.  
BURNERS DO  
NOT LIGHT  
Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet.  
Gas supply not connected or not turned on.  
Orifice in burner body may be clogged (see the Gas Burner  
Component section). Remove the obstruction.  
Burner parts not replaced correctly (see the Gas Burner Component  
section).  
Counter unit not properly grounded or polarized. This can affect  
spark ignition.  
Soil clogging holes in burner cap. Remove and clean.  
Cooktop burner top not replaced correctly.  
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PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
BURNERS HAVE  
YELLOW OR  
YELLOW-TIPPED  
FLAMES  
A. Yellow flames: Call for  
B. Yellow-tipped flames: Call  
C. Soft blue flames: Normal  
service.  
for service.  
burner flames.  
If burner flames look like (A) or (B), call for service. Normal burner  
flames should look like (C), burning with a soft blue flame.  
VENT SYSTEM  
BLOWER DOES  
NOT WORK  
The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has  
been blown.  
If the components operate but the blower doesn’t, the fault may be  
in the blower control switch or blower wiring connections. Be sure to  
disconnect power to the cooktop at the household distribution panel  
before attempting to service the blower yourself.  
GRILL OR IS NOT  
FUNCTIONING  
PROPERLY  
Grill element is not plugged in solidly.  
Grill element controls are not properly set.  
To use the entire surface of the grill, it is necessary to turn on both  
the front and the rear controls.  
FOODS STICK  
TO GRILL  
Grill was not pre-seasoned before first use.  
Heat setting is too high.  
EXCESSIVE SMOKE  
Accumulated grease in the drip pan or grease well or food soil on  
the grate are causing excessive smoke.  
Fats were not trimmed from meats prior to cooking.  
If you need more help…call, toll free:  
GE Answer Center®  
800.626.2000  
consumer information service  
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Notes  
Component Cooktop System  
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Consumer Services  
With the purchase of your new Monogram appliance, receive the  
assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE,  
we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll- free!  
Whatever your question about any Monogram major appliance, GE Answer Center®  
information service is available to help. Your call—and your question—will be answered  
promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer Center® service is open  
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  
GE Answer  
Center®  
800.626.2000  
A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time  
that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company-operated locations offer  
you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays,  
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays). Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance  
inside and out—so most repairs can be handled in just one visit.  
In-Home Repair  
Service  
800-444-1845  
GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-  
free kitchen for persons with limited mobility.  
For Customers  
With Special  
Needs…  
2’  6"  
TBXTOLITE  
ON WALL  
SINGLE CONTROL  
FAUCET  
6’  10"  
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a  
TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800-TDD-GEAC  
(800-833-4322) to request information or service.  
8"  
5"  
6"  
5"  
7"  
1’ 0"  
1/8  
3’   "  
FLUORESCENT  
FIXTURE  
THIS LIGHT CAN  
BE INSTALLED  
IN BOTTOM OF  
WALL CABINETS  
800.626.2000  
2’  10"  
SECTION A-A  
R SHALLOW DEPTH SINKS (6") WITH REAR DRAIN.  
    SINK SHOULD ALSO BE UNDERCOATED  
SCALE 1’ 1"  
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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.  
Service Contracts  
800-626-2224  
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly  
to their home. The GE parts system provides access to over 47,000 parts…and all GE Genuine  
Renewal Parts are fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards  are accepted.  
Parts and  
Accessories  
User maintenance instructions contained in this guide cover procedures intended to be  
performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service  
personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.  
800-626-2002  
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WARRANTY  
YOUR MONOGRAM COMPONENT COOKTOP WARRANTY  
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original  
purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty.  
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY  
• Burn out of any of the radiant or halogen  
surface units.  
WHAT IS  
COVERED  
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.  
This warranty is extended to the original  
purchaser and any succeeding owner for  
products purchased for ordinary home use  
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and  
Washington, D.C. In Alaska the warranty is  
the same except that it is LIMITED because  
you must pay to ship the product to the  
service shop or for the service technician’s  
travel costs to your home.  
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY  
(on some models) For five years from the  
date of original purchase, we will provide,  
free of charge, parts and service labor in  
your home to repair or replace the glass  
cooktop due to:  
• Cracking of the glass cooktop due to  
thermal shock  
• Discoloration of the glass cooktop  
All warranty service will be provided by our  
Factory Service Centers or by our authorized  
Customer Care® servicers during normal  
working hours.  
• Wear off of the pattern on the glass cooktop  
• Cracking of the rubber seal between the  
glass cooktop and the porcelain edge  
Should your appliance need service, during  
warranty period or beyond, call 800-444-1845.  
• Service trips to your home to teach you how • Damage to the glass surface units caused  
WHAT IS NOT  
COVERED  
to use the product.  
by hardened spills of sugary materials  
or melted plastic that are not cleaned  
according to the directions in the Use  
and Care Guide.  
Read your Use and Care material.  
If you then have any questions about  
operating the product, please contact your  
dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at  
the address below, or call, toll free:  
GE Answer Center®  
800.626.2000  
consumer information service  
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of  
circuit breakers.  
• Failure of the product if it is used for other  
than its intended purpose or used  
commercially.  
• Damage to the glass surface units caused  
by the use of cleaners other than the  
recommended cleaning cream.  
• Improper installation.  
If you have an installation problem, contact  
your dealer or installer. You are responsible  
for providing adequate electrical, gas,  
exhausting and other connecting facilities  
as described in the Installation Instructions  
provided with the product.  
• Damage to the product caused by accident,  
fire, floods or acts of God.  
• Damage to the product due to misuse  
or abuse.  
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE  
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
Some states 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.  
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs  
office or your state’s Attorney General.  
Warrantor: General Electric Company. If further help is needed concerning this warranty,  
write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225  
ZEW145  
ZEW155  
ZEW166  
ZEW176  
ZGW124  
ZGW125  
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G E A p p l i a n c e s  
Place  
1st Class  
Letter  
Stamp  
Here  
General Electric Company  
Warranty Registration Department  
P.O. Box 34070  
Louisville, KY 40232-4070  
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration  
Dear Customer:  
Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to  
have you as a customer!  
Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:  
Complete and mail  
your Consumer  
After completing this  
registration, write your  
Read your “Use and Care  
Guide” carefully. It will  
help you operate your new  
appliance properly. If you  
have questions, or need  
more information call  
Product Ownership  
Registration today.  
Have the peace of mind  
of knowing we can  
contact you in the  
unlikely event of a  
model and serial numbers  
in this guide. You will  
need this information  
should you require  
service. Our service  
the GE Answer Center  
®
number is 800-444-1845.  
800.626.2000.  
1
safety modification.  
2 3  
Important: To ensure that your product is registered, fold and mail this form. No envelope is needed.  
Consumer Product Ownership Registration  
Product  
Model  
Serial  
Component Cooktop System  
Mr. l Ms. l Mrs. l Miss l  
First  
Name  
Last  
Name  
Street  
Address  
Apt. #  
Zip  
Code  
City  
State  
Date Placed  
In Use  
Month  
Phone  
Number  
Day  
Year  
GE Appliances  
General Electric Company  
Louisville, Kentucky 40225  
CUT HERE  
D-953-0555-000  
Part No. 164D3333P077  
Pub No. 49-8835  
6-97 CG  
Monogram®  
General Electric Company  
Louisville, KY 40225  
Printed in the United States  
 
 

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