GE Monogram ZGU36N4D manual

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    Own e r ’ s Man ual Stainless Steel Professional 36 ″ and 48 ″ Gas Cooktops Natural Gas Models ZGU48N4G ZGU48N6R ZGU48N6D ZGU36N6 ZGU36N4R ZGU36N4D Liquid Propane Models ZGU48L4G ZGU48L6R ZGU48L6D ZGU36L6 ZGU36L4R ZGU36L4D[...]

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    Contents Care and Cleaning Backguards and Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Burner Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Control Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Drip T rays, Drain T ubes . . . . . . . . .22 Griddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Stainless Steel . . . . [...]

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    3 Write down the model & serial numbers Y ou’ll find them on a label located on the underside of the burner box, near the gas inlet. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card included in this manual. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here: Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in a[...]

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    4 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPOR T ANT SAFETY NOTICE • The California Safe Drinking W ater and T oxic 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 subs[...]

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    5 A VIS IMPOR T ANT DE SÉCURITÉ A VIS IMPOR T ANT DE SÉCURITÉ • Le California Safe Drinking W ater and T oxic Enforcement Act exige que le Gouverneur de Californie publie une liste de substances que l’on sait causer des anomalies congénitales ou d’autres déficiences de reproduction et exige que les entreprises mettent en garde leurs cli[...]

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    6 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. • Be sure your appliance is pr operly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided installation instructions. • Do not attempt to repair or r eplace any part of your cooktop unles[...]

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    7 A VIS IMPOR T ANT DE SÉCURITÉ PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ • N’utilisez cet appareil qu’aux fins prévues décrites dans ce Manuel du propriétaire. • Assurez-vous que votr e appareil soit bien installé et mis à la ter re par un technicien qualifié conformément aux instructions d’installation fournies. • N’essayez jamais de rép[...]

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    8 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Do not use water on grease fir es. Never pick up a flaming pan. T urn the controls off. Smother a flaming pan on a sur face 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 . Flaming grease[...]

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    9 A VIS IMPOR T ANT DE SÉCURITÉ PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ • N’utilisez jamais d’eau sur les feux de graisse. Ne soulevez jamais une casserole en flammes. Mettez tous les boutons de réglage en position OFF (arrêt). Arrêtez les flammes d’une casserole placée sur un brûleur de sur face en la recouvrant complètement d’un couvercle bi[...]

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    10 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SURF ACE COOKING • Always turn the sur face bur ners to OFF before removing cookwar e. • Carefully watch foods being fried at a high flame setting. • Foods for fr ying should be as dr y 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.[...]

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    11 A VIS IMPOR T ANT DE SÉCURITÉ CUISSON DE SURF ACE • Mettez toujours les boutons de contrôle des brûleurs en position OFF (ar rêt) avant d’enlever les ustensiles de cuisine. • Sur veillez bien les fritures d’aliments à réglage de flammes élevées. • Les aliments à frire doivent êtr e aussi secs que possible. Le givre sur les a[...]

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    6 12 Design information (Not all features are on all models. Appearance may var y.) Feature Index Page 1 Burner Assemblies 21 2 Model and Serial Numbers 3, 28 (located on the bottom of the burner box, near the gas inlet) 3 Grille 16–18, 23 4 Drain T ubes 22 5 Drip T rays 22 6 Burner Control Knobs 13, 20 7 Grille Control Knob 17, 20 8 Griddle Flue[...]

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    How to select flame size W atch the flame, not the knob, as you increase or reduce heat. The flame size on a gas burner should match the cookware you are using. FOR SAFE HANDLING OF COOKW ARE, NEVER LET THE FLAME EXTEND UP THE SIDES OF THE COOKW ARE. Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookware is wasted and only serves to heat the handle. NOTE[...]

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    14 Dual-flame burners All burners on the cooktop have two separate flames: a simmer (lower) flame and a main (upper) flame. Simmering: Use simmer (SIM) to melt chocolate, hold delicate sauces or for other foods requiring low simmer heat. Primar y Cooking: Settings from LO to X-HI will use both the main and simmer flames. Use LO to HI for all purpos[...]

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    15 Wok cooking All burner grates are designed to support wok cooking. For easy access and additional clearances to combustibles, we suggest using a front burner for wok cooking. Lift out one burner grate at the front. T urn it over and replace in the grate frame. The wok side is contoured to support a wok with a round or bowl shaped bottom. This de[...]

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    16 Side A Side B Grill grates (on some models) The two-piece cast stainless steel grill grates are reversible. Place the side with the two grooved tabs toward the back of the cooktop. The grate will change color when subjected to the heat, and as oils cook onto the sur face. This is normal and does not affect the cooking per formance. For best resu[...]

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    17 LITE ER Using the grill (on some models) Remove the cover before lighting the burner . The cover must be removed when using the grill. Before starting to cook on the grill, be sure the drip tray and liners are in place and that you have the grill racks turned to the side you want for cooking. Preheat the grill for 15 minutes with the control kno[...]

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    18 Grilling hints • When turning the meat over , always use a spatula as it will not puncture the meat allowing the juices to run out. This will help to keep the meat juicy . T urn the meat only once, as juices are lost when the meat is repeatedly turned. Season or salt the meat after it has been cooked. • Be sure to trim any excess fat from me[...]

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    19 Seasoning the griddle Before using the griddle for the first time, it must be seasoned. If the griddle has not been used for a period of time, it should be reseasoned. T o season the griddle: 1 Clean the griddle thoroughly with hot, soapy water to remove any protective coating. 2 Rinse with a mixture of 1 quart water and 1 cup white vinegar . Dr[...]

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    20 Control panel and knobs Clean up spatters with a damp cloth. Remove heavier soil with warm, soapy water . Do not use abrasives of any kind on the control panel. The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning. T o remove a knob, pull it straight off the stem. W ash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak. Stainless steel Do not use a st[...]

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    21 The electrode of the spark ignitor is behind each burner . When one bur ner is tur ned to “ON” to light, all the bur ners spark. Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on. An electric shock may result, which could cause you to knock over hot cookware. Sealed burner assemblies T urn all controls OFF b[...]

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    22 Burner caps Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch the surface. Lift off when cool. W ash burner caps in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water . Y ou may scour with a plastic scouring pad to remove burned-on food particles. Dry them in a warm oven or with a cloth–don’t reassemble them wet. Replace the burner caps. Burner grates C[...]

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    23 Griddle (on some models) Thoroughly clean the griddle of grease and food particles, using a square-edged spatula, while it is still hot. Wipe the griddle with a dry , heavy , coarse cloth to remove any remaining residue and food particles. If desired, wash with hot soapy water , rinse and dry . Once the griddle has cooled, rub the sur face light[...]

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    24 Questions? Before you call for ser vice… PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE BURNERS DO NOT • Electrical plug is not plugged into a live power outlet. LIGHT OR SP ARK • Gas not turned on. RANDOML Y • Burner parts not replaced correctly . • Holes in the simmer rings or slits in the burner rings are clogged. • Clogged orifice, or wet burners or ele[...]

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    25 With the purchase of your new Monogram appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need infor mation 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. Y our call—and your question—will[...]

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    26 YOUR MONOGRAM COOKTOP W ARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Pr oof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under war ranty . WHA T IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR W ARRANTY 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 [...]

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    27 General Electric Company W ar ranty Registration Depar tment P .O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 Place 1st Class Letter Stamp Here GE Appliances Consumer Pr oduct Ownership R egistration Impor tant Mail T oday[...]

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    Consumer Pr oduct Ownership R egistration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. W e are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to pr otect your new appliance investment: 1 Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today . Have the peace of mind of[...]