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GE Downdraft Gas Cooktop manual

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  • Page 1

    GE M on ogram ® U se and Care Guide Downdraft 36 ″ Gas Cooktop[...]

  • Page 2

    Consumer Information Downdraft Gas Cooktop 2 Introduction Your new Monogram cooktop makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience and kitchen planning flexibility. Whether you chose it for its purity of design, assiduous attention to detail— or for both of these reasons—you’ll find that your Monogram cooktop’s superior blend of form and[...]

  • Page 3

    3 Before using your cooktop Read this guide carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new cooktop properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, call: GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Write down the model & serial numbers You’ll f[...]

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    4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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[...]

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    5 • Never use the cooktop as a cutting board. • Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. Be careful when reaching for items stored in cabinets over the cooktop. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with flame or hot surfaces and may cause severe burns. • For your safety, never use your appli[...]

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    6 Features of Your Cooktop Downdraft Gas Cooktop Design information (Not all features are on all models. Appearance may vary.) Feature Index Page 1 Vent 9, 10 2 Vent Filters 10 3 Spillproof Burners 11 4 Cast-Iron Burner Grates 11 5 High Power Spillproof Burners 7 6 Fan Speed Control 9 7 Vent Control 9 8 Surface Unit Controls 7 9 Glass Cooktop Surfa[...]

  • Page 7

    Using Your Cooktop Downdraft Gas Cooktop 7 Electric ignition Your surface burners are lighted by electric ignition, eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with constantly burning flames. All the igniters make clicking sounds and spark even when only a single burner is being turned on. Do not touch any of the burners when the igniters are cl[...]

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    Using Your Cooktop Downdraft Gas Cooktop 8 Cookware Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is recommended because it heats quickly and evenly. Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with tight- fitting lids for cooking with minimum amounts of water. Cast Iron: If heated slowly, most skillets will give satisfactory results. Enamelwa[...]

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    Cooktop Vent System Downdraft Gas Cooktop 9 Raising or lowering the vent To raise the vent, turn the VENT knob to the RAISE/LOWER position. The vent will rise to the fully extended position. There is no intermediate position. To lower the vent, turn the VENT knob again to the RAISE/LOWER position. The vent will then descend. The vent fan will only [...]

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    Care and Cleaning Downdraft Gas Cooktop 10 General information Proper care and cleaning are important so your cooktop will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it. Before cleaning any part of your cooktop, be sure all burners are off and DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE COOKTOP at the fuse b[...]

  • Page 11

    11 Burner assembly The burner assemblies should be wiped clean often. Turn all controls OFF before removing burner parts. The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed when the top of the burner is removed. Be careful not to push in any surface unit controls while the top of a burner is removed. A slight electrical shock might result which could ca[...]

  • Page 12

    Before You Call For Service Downdraft Gas Cooktop 12 Questions? Before you call for service… PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE BURNERS DO NOT • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet. LIGHT • Slot in burner base may be clogged. Remove the obstruction. • Burner parts not replaced correctly. • Hole in burner cap behind igniter m[...]

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    13 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! GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 Whatever your question about any Monogram major appliance, GE Answer Center® information service is availabl[...]

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    14 WARRANTY ZGU665 YOUR MONOGRAM COOKTOP WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY 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 pa[...]

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    15 General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box 34070 Louisville, KY 40232-4070 Place 1st Class Letter Stamp Here GE Appliances Consumer Product Ownership R egistration Important Mail T oday[...]

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    Consumer Product Ownership R egistration 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: 1 Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today. Have the peace of mind of kno[...]