GE JP950 Owner's Manual

GE JP950 Owner's Manual

Electric touch control cooktop
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Safety Instructions
. . . . . . . . 2-4
Operating Instructions
Cookware Tips . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Dual Surface Element . . . . . . . . 7
Features of Your Cooktop . . . . . .5
Kitchen Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Locking the Cooktop . . . . . . . . .9
Pan Detection Feature . . . . . . . . .9
Pan Sizing Feature . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Surface Elements . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Warmer Surface Element . . . . . .7
Control Lock Pad . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14
Packaging Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . . 17, 18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
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Model
#
______________
Serial
You can find them on a label
under the cooktop.
. . . . 15, 16
Owner's Manual
JP950
JP980
49-80278 12-04 JR
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Summary of Contents for GE JP950

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Control Lock Pad ... 13 Glass Cooktop ... 13, 14 Packaging Tape ... . . 12 Troubleshooting Tips .
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. 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.
  • Page 3 Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s Manual. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food on the cooktop when not in use. Keep cooktop clean and free of accumulation of grease or spillovers which may ignite.
  • Page 4: Radiant Surface Elements

    READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! RADIANT SURFACE ELEMENTS Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off. Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The cooktop can be scratched with items such as sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry.
  • Page 5 Features of your cooktop. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. JP980 JP950 Feature Index (Features and appearances may vary.) Single Surface Element Warmer Surface Element Dual Surface Element Single Surface Element Control Pad Dual Surface Element Control Pad...
  • Page 6: Using The Surface Elements

    This cooktop contains several new features such as pan detection and pan sizing. The touch controls give you precise control of the surface elements. You can quickly switch between a steady low heat and full power or any setting in between.
  • Page 7: Dual Surface Element

    Single Surface Element To turn on a single surface element: Touch the ON/OFF pad, then touch the (+)/(-) pad. Use the (+)/(-) pad to choose the desired power setting. The control will beep each time a pad is touched. Dual Surface Element The dual surface element has a pan sizing sensor which will automatically set the small or large surface element to...
  • Page 8 Again attempt to set the control to the desired cooking setting. If the fault code is still not cleared, turn off the cooktop power at the circuit breaker or fuse box for one minute. If the fault code reappears, call for...
  • Page 9: Kitchen Timer

    IMPORTANT: As a convenience, you CONTROL CONTROL LOCK LOCK can lock the entire cooktop at any time when it is not in use or before cleaning. Locking the cooktop will prevent surface elements from being turned on accidentally. To lock the cooktop: Touch and hold the CONTROL LOCK pad for 3 seconds.
  • Page 10: Selecting Types Of Cookware

    Pans with rounded, curved, let a pot boil dry. Overheated metal can ridged or warped bottoms are not bond to the glass cooktop and leave a recommended. Pan Detection/Sizing permanent stain if it is not removed may not work properly with these types of pans.
  • Page 11: Surface Elements

    Be sure the canner fits over the center of the surface element. If your cooktop or its location does not allow the canner to be centered on the surface element, use smaller-diameter pots for good canning results.
  • Page 12: Care And Cleaning

    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 Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape Carefully grasp a corner of the protective shipping film with your fingers and slowly peel it from the appliance surface.
  • Page 13: Control Lock Pad

    CONTROL CONTROL As a convenience, you can lock the LOCK LOCK entire cooktop at any time when it is not in use or before cleaning. Locking the cooktop will prevent surface elements from being turned on accidently. Normal Daily Use Cleaning ONLY use CERAMA BRYTE Cooktop Cleaner on the glass cooktop.
  • Page 14: Glass Cooktop

    National Parts Center CERAMA BRYTE Cooktop Cleaner ...# WX10X300 CERAMA BRYTE Cooktop Scraper ...# WX10X0302 Kit .
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting Tips

    Make sure bottoms of cookware are clean before use, and use cookware with smooth bottoms. • See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section. • This is normal. The surface may appear discolored when it is hot. This is temporary and will disappear as the glass cools.
  • Page 16 What To Do • Allow the surface element(s) to cool for 1/2 to 1 hour before using again. • The cooktop has a rapid heat-up feature and is designed to do this. See the Radiant surface elements section. • Write down the “F” and the number and touch...
  • Page 17 You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs. Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at for more information. *All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.
  • Page 18 E-mail Address* Phone Number Year communications from GE Appliances (GEA). Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA’s carefully selected partners. FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS. For information about GEA’s privacy and data usage policy, go to www.GEAppliances.com and click on “Privacy Policy”...
  • Page 19 Any part of the cooktop which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this From the date of the full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to original purchase replace the defective part.
  • Page 20: Consumer Support

    Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation. Contact Us If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations Register Your Appliance Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for...

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