GE General Electric Cooktop JP326 User Manual
GE Appliances  
Owner’s Manual  
JP326  
JP626  
Part No. 164D3333P116 Pub. No. 49-8880 2-98 CG  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.  
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WARNING!  
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or  
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.  
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:  
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■Use this appliance only for its intended use ■CAUTION: Items of interest to children  
as described in this manual.  
should not be stored in cabinets above  
a cooktop— children climbing on the  
cooktop to reach items could be seriously  
injured.  
■Do not attempt to repair or replace any  
part of your cooktop unless it is specifically  
recommended in this manual. All other  
servicing should be referred to a qualified  
technician.  
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■Always keep combustible wall covering,  
curtains or drapes a safe distance from  
your cooktop.  
■Before performing any service, disconnect  
the cooktop power supply at the household ■Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot  
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distribution panel by removing the fuse or  
switching off the circuit breaker.  
holders and other linens a safe distance  
away from your cooktop.  
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■Be sure your appliance is properly installed ■Always keep wooden and plastic utensils  
and grounded by a qualified technician in  
accordance with the provided installation  
instructions.  
and canned food a safe distance away  
from your cooktop.  
■Never wear loose-fitting or hanging  
garments while using the appliance.  
Flammable material could be ignited if  
brought in contact with hot surface units  
and may cause severe burns.  
■Have the installer show you the location of  
the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy  
reference.  
■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 appliance.  
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■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 hot surface units. Do not use a towel  
or other bulky cloth. Such cloths can catch  
fire on a hot surface unit.  
■Teach children not to play with the  
controls or any other part of the cooktop.  
■Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or  
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WHEN COOKING PORK…  
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 INFORMATION.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.  
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WARNING!  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
■For your safety, never use your appliance  
■Always turn the surface unit control to off  
before removing the cookware.  
for warming or heating the room.  
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■Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick ■To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric  
up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off.  
Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by  
covering the pan completely with well  
fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use a  
multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type  
extinguisher.  
shock, always be certain that the controls  
for all surface units are at off position and  
all coils are cool before attempting to lift or  
remove the unit.  
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■Do not immerse or soak removable surface  
units. Do not put them in a dishwasher.  
■Flaming grease outside a pan can be put  
out by covering with baking soda or, if  
available, by using a multi-purpose dry  
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.  
■Use proper pan size—Select cookware  
having flat bottoms large enough to cover  
the surface unit heating element. 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 burner  
will also improve efficiency.  
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■When flaming foods are under the hood,  
turn the fan off. The fan, if operating, may  
spread the flames.  
■Do not let cooking grease or other  
flammable materials accumulate on the  
cooktop.  
■Never leave surface units unattended at  
high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking  
and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.  
■Do not touch 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 or areas nearby the surface units;  
allow sufficient time for cooling first.  
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■Be sure the drip pans are not covered and  
are in place. Their absence during cooking  
could damage cooktop parts and wiring.  
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■Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip  
pans. Misuse could result in a shock, fire  
hazard or damage to the cooktop.  
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■Potentially hot surfaces include the  
cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.  
■To minimize the possibility of burns,  
ignition of flammable materials and  
spillage, the handle of a container  
should be turned toward the center of  
the cooktop without extending over any  
nearby surface units.  
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■Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,  
earthenware or other glazed containers are  
suitable for cooktop cooking; others may  
break because of the sudden change in  
temperature.  
■Do not store flammable materials near  
the cooktop.  
■Keep the hood and grease filters clean to  
maintain good venting and to avoid grease  
fires.  
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■Never clean the cooktop surface when it is  
hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes  
and wet cloths could cause steam burns if  
used on a hot surface.  
■Do not store or use combustible materials,  
gasoline or other flammable vapors and  
liquids in the vicinity of this or any  
appliance.  
■Keep an eye on foods being fried at high  
or medium high heat settings.  
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■Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s  
Manual.  
■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.  
■Do not leave paper products, cooking  
utensils or food on the cooktop when not  
in use.  
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■Keep cooktop clean and free of  
accumulation of grease or spillovers which  
may ignite.  
■Use little fat for effective shallow or deep-fat  
frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can  
cause spillovers when food is added.  
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■Never heat unopened food containers.  
Pressure buildup may make container  
burst and cause injury.  
■If a combination of oils or fats will be used  
in frying, stir together before heating, or as  
fats melt slowly.  
■Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on  
or near your cooktop.  
■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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■Never try to move a pan of hot fat,  
especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until the  
fat is cool.  
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Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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Using the surface units.  
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.  
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How to Set  
Push the knob in and turn in either  
direction to the setting you want.  
The control must be pushed in to set only  
from the OFF position. When the control  
is in any position other than OFF, it may  
be rotated without pushing it in.  
At both OFF and HI the control clicks  
into position. You may hear slight clicking  
sounds during cooking, indicating the  
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An indicator light will glow when any  
control is keeping the power level you set. surface unit is on.  
Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF  
when you finish cooking.  
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Surface Cookware Tips  
Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware.  
For best cooking results, pans should be  
Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster flat on the bottom. Match the size of the  
than other metals. Cast-iron and coated  
cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb  
heat, but generally cook evenly at low to  
medium heat settings. Steel pans may  
cook unevenly if not combined with other  
metals.  
saucepan to the size of the surface unit.  
The pan should not extend over the edge  
of the surface unit more than 1 inch.  
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Not over 1 inch.  
Wok Cooking  
We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed Placing the ring over the surface unit will  
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wok. They are available at your local retail store.  
cause a build-up of heat that will damage  
the porcelain cooktop. Do not try to use  
such woks without the ring. You could be  
seriously burned if the wok tipped over.  
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Do not use woks that have support rings.  
Use of these types of woks, with or  
without the ring in place, can be  
dangerous.  
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Use only flat-bottomed woks.  
Deep Fat Frying  
Do not overfill cookware with fat that may Watch food frying at high temperatures.  
spill over when adding food. Frosty foods  
bubble vigorously.  
Keep cooktop and hood clean from  
grease.  
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Care and cleaning of the cooktop.  
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.  
How to Remove Packaging Tape  
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To assure no damage is done to the finish Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak.  
of the product, the safest way to remove  
the adhesive left from packaging tape on  
new appliances is an application of a  
household liquid dishwashing detergent,  
mineral oil or cooking oil.  
Wipe dry and then apply an appliance  
polish to thoroughly clean and protect  
the surface.  
NOTE: The plastic tape must be removed from all  
chrome trim. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.  
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Glass Control Panel  
The glass control panel on your cooktop has been  
tempered to withstand sudden temperature  
changes during cooking. Give it the normal care  
you would give any glass material.  
If the glass is hot, wipe up spills with a dry  
cloth or paper towel. When the surface  
has cooled, wash, rinse and dry it.  
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Alternately, when the glass is cool, spray it  
with glass or window cleaner. Avoid the  
use of cleaning powders or harsh  
While it is impact-resistant, avoid  
scratching it to prevent it from shattering.  
abrasives that may scratch the surface.  
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Control Knobs  
Molded rib  
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The control knobs may be removed for easier  
cleaning.  
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.  
Before removing the knobs for  
cleaning, please note that the knobs  
are in the OFF position. When replacing  
the knobs, check the OFF position to  
insure proper placement.  
Wash knobs in soap and water but do not  
soak. Avoid getting water down into the  
knob stem holes.  
Spring  
clip  
Clear groove  
Replace the knob by fitting the molded  
rib inside the knob into the clear groove  
on the stem.  
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Brushed Chrome Cooktop (on some models)  
Clean the brushed chrome top with  
warm, soapy water or Bon Ami® brand  
cleanser. Rinse and immediately dry it  
with a clean, soft cloth. Take care to dry  
the surface following the “grain.”  
To help prevent finger marks after  
cleaning, spread a thin film of baby oil on  
the surface or a chrome protectant may  
be used to help reduce spotting or  
fingerprinting. Wipe away excess oil with  
a clean, soft cloth.  
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Care and cleaning of the cooktop.  
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Surface Units  
Surface unit  
To clean the surface units, turn the  
control to the highest setting for a  
minute. The coils will burn off any soil.  
To replace a surface unit:  
Replace the drip pan into the recess in  
the cooktop. Make sure the opening in  
the pan lines up with the receptacle.  
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To remove a surface unit:  
Drip pan  
Receptacle  
To remove the drip pans for cleaning, the Insert the terminals of the surface unit  
surface units must be removed first.  
through the opening in the drip pan and  
into the receptacle.  
Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above  
the drip pan and pull it out.  
Guide the surface unit into place so it  
rests evenly.  
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Do not lift the surface unit more than 1  
inch. If you do, it may not lie flat on the  
drip pan when you plug it back in.  
Do not immerse the surface units in liquids of  
any kind.  
Do not clean the surface units in a dishwasher.  
Do not bend the surface unit plug terminals.  
Repeated lifting of the surface unit more  
than 1 inch above the drip pan can  
permanently damage the receptacle.  
Do not attempt to clean, adjust or in any way  
repair the plug-in receptacle.  
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Drip Pans  
Remove the surface units. Then lift out  
the drip pans.  
The drip pans may also be cleaned in a  
dishwasher.  
Clean the area under the drip pans  
often. Built-up soil, especially grease,  
may catch fire.  
For best results, clean the drip pans by  
hand. Place them in a covered container  
(or a plastic bag) with 1/4 cup ammonia  
to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a soap-  
filled scouring pad if necessary. Rinse  
with clean water and polish with a clean  
soft cloth.  
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Do not cover the drip pans with foil. Using foil so  
close to the receptacle could cause shock, fire or  
damage to the cooktop.  
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Porcelain Enamel Cooktop (on some models)  
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but  
breakable if misused. This finish is acid-  
resistant. However, any acidic foods  
spilled (such as fruit juices, tomato or  
vinegar) should not be permitted to  
remain on the finish.  
If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use a  
dry paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right away.  
When the surface has cooled, wash with soap  
and water. Rinse well.  
For other spills such as fat spatterings,  
wash with soap and water or cleansing  
powders after the surface has cooled.  
Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.  
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Lift-Up Cooktop  
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Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up  
soil, especially grease, may catch on fire.  
To lower the cooktop:  
After cleaning under the cooktop with  
hot, mild soapy water and a clean cloth,  
lower the cooktop. Be careful not to  
pinch your fingers. Carefully replace the  
support rod and lower the cooktop. Press  
into place. Make sure the strikes fit in the  
catches to fasten the cooktop. Replace  
the four drip pans, surface units and  
control knobs.  
To raise the cooktop:  
Be sure all surface units are turned off  
before raising the cooktop. To make  
cleaning easier, the entire cooktop may  
be lifted. It can be easily lifted by  
removing one of the surface units and  
grasping the opening of the cooktop.  
Raise the support rod into place and  
hook it into the bracket on the underside  
of the cooktop to hold the cooktop while  
cleaning. Be sure to secure the cooktop  
support rod in the cooktop strike catch.  
Support rod  
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Be sure to secure the cooktop  
support rod in the cooktop  
strike catch.  
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Do not use steel wool, abrasives,  
ammonia or commercial oven cleaners.  
To safely clean surfaces; wash, rinse and  
then dry with a soft cloth.  
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Before You Call For Service…  
Troubleshooting Tips  
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Save time and money! Review the chart on this page  
first and you may not need to call for service.  
Problem  
Possible Causes  
What To Do  
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Surface units not  
functioning properly  
The surface units are  
not plugged in solidly.  
• With the controls off, check to make sure the surface  
unit is plugged completely into the receptacle.  
The surface unit  
controls improperly set.  
• Check to see the correct control is set for the surface  
unit you are using.  
The drip pans are not set  
securely in the cooktop.  
• With the controls off, check to make sure the drip  
pan is in the recess in the cooktop and that the  
opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle.  
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A fuse in your home  may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.  
blown or the  circuit breaker  
tripped.  
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GE Built-In Cooktop Warranty  
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers  
or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service,  
call 800-GE-CARES.  
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For The Period Of: GE Will Replace, At No Charge To You:  
One Year  
From the date of the  
original purchase  
Any part of the cooktop which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.  
During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor  
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and in-home service to replace the defective part.  
What GE Will Not Cover:  
■Service trips to your home to teach you how to use  
the product.  
■Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit  
breakers.  
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■Improper installation.  
■Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods  
or acts of God.  
■Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used  
for other than the intended purpose or used  
commercially.  
■Incidental or consequential damage to personal  
property caused by possible defects with this appliance.  
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This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for  
home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.  
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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. 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, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.  
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Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225  
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Service Telephone Numbers.  
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GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000  
The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  
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In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)  
Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away.  
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Special Needs Service 800.626.2000  
800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322)  
GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons  
with limited mobility.  
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Service Contracts 800-626-2224  
Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a  
substantial discount. GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires.  
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Parts and Accessories 800-626-2002  
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly  
to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted).  
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Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures 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.  
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Service Satisfaction  
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE:  
First, contact the people who serviced your appliance.  
Next, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:  
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Louisville, KY 40225  
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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Printed in LaFayette, GA  

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