GE Monogram ZEW145 manual

Monogram. Use and Care and Installation Guide for ZEW145 ZEW154 ZEW155 ZEW164 ZEW165 ZEW1’75 ZGW124 ZGW125 Component Cooktop Svstem Monogram:’” Component Cooktuf) 164D2966P016[...]

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 function will delight you for years to come. Th[...]

Before using your cooktop system, read this guide carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new cooktop components properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 W[...]

IMPORT~ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTM 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 h- and requires businesses to warn customers o[...]

● Do not s~re fl~mable matefials in an oven or near the cooktop system components. ● Do not stem or me comb~tible materi~s, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other gas or electric appliance. . Do not let COOking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the cooktop system components. .[...]

IMPORT~ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ● Use little fat for effective shallow or deep-fat frying. Filling the pan too fill 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[...]

Cleaning If You Need Service ● Do not clean the cooktop system with flammable or volatile cleaning fluids. See the Care and Cleaning section. ● 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 falters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires. [...]

COMPONENTS/ACCESSORIES To purchase additional components or accessories, contact your nearest GE Appliances dealer or service center. Part numbers are listed below. Halogen/Radiant Cooktop Part Number: ZEW145 The component has one 8“ 1800 watt halogen surface unit (rear) and a 6“ 1200 watt radiant surface unit (front). There is a hot surface li[...]

. Electric Updraft Grill Part Numbers: ZEW154 ... ..... .......... ..... ... 208 volts ZEW155 ..... ... .... ... .. ..... .... 240 volts With this component, you can charbroil meat indoors all year long. Fat drains away and collects in ajar attached below the grease well. The element is divided so the front and back sections can be controlled separ[...]

HOW DOES THISCOOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE? Your new cooktop may have one of several types The following chart of cooking surface units. You will notice some differences between differences when you use each one. type of cooktop you The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or surface unit[...]

HALOGEN/RADIANT SURFACE UNIT CONTROLS Halogen Surface Unit The controls selected for the halogenhadiant component will give you a full range of heat settings for cooking. 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[...]

GAS BURNER CONTROLS See the Gas Burner Component section. The gas burner controls must tum counterclockwise to the LITE position to ignite the burner. 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. The burners will relight at any s[...]

HALOGEN/RADIANT COMPONENT General Information About Halogen/Radiant Surface Units The halogen/radiant cooktop features heating units Use only flat-bottomed cookware. Do not let pots boil beneath a smooth glass ceramic surface. The surface dry. Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktop. An units are shown by outlines on the glass. overheated copper[...]

HALOGEN/R.ADIA.NT COMPONENT (continued) Vpes of Cookware The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance. Stainless Steel: highly 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[...]

● Place only @ pans on the surface units. Do not place lids on the surface units, particularly wet lids. s 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 use woks that have support rings.[...]

HOME C A.NNING TIPS Canning cannot be done on the grill or griddle components. Observe the Following Points in Canning 1. Be sure the canner fits over the center of the surface unit. If your range or its location does not aIlow the canner to be centered on the surface unit, use smaller diameter pots for good canning results. 2. On the glass cooktop[...]

USING YOUR GAS BURNER COMPONENT The ZGW124 and ZGW125 gas cooktops are not convertible to LP gas. They are designed to operate on natural gas only. This component has one large 1O,5OO-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 p[...]

USING YOUR GAS BURNER COMPONENT (continued) How to Select Flame Size Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat. 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 on[...]

Burner Assembly CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS when the top of the burner is removed. Contact CORRECTLY IN PLACE. with an exposed igniter while a burner is being turned on will cause a slight electrical shock. The burner assemblies should be washed regularly and, of course, [...]

GRILL COMPONENT (continued) What to do if a Flame-Up Occurs To control flame-ups, set heat setting at LO, rather than off (0). If you have a bad flame-up and there is danger of the fire spreading, take the following steps immediately: 1. Turn the grill controls to off (0), and turn the downdraft vent control to HI. If you are using an overhead updr[...]

Grill Tips . Do not leave grill unattended while it is in use. “ Use the ~gill ONLY with the downdraft vent blower on HI to carry away smoke and fumes. . 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. ● Ma[...]

GRILL COOKING GUIDE Do not leave the cooktop unattended during . Before cooking steaks, slash the fat around “preheat>> (knobs turned to ‘W.P7) or anytime the the edges to prevent curling of the meat. knobs are turned to “HI” with food on the grill or griddle. Most foods will be grilled on the HI setting. . Suggested cooking times sho[...]

GRIDDLE ACCESSORY See the Griddle Cooking Guide. Your non-stick coated griddle provides an extra- large cooking surface for meats, pancakes or other foods usually prepared in a frying pan or electric skillet. You can also use the griddle as a warming tray by using a low-heat setting. me griddle has its own integal cooking element- The control marke[...]

GRIDDLE ACCESSORY (continued) Griddle Tips ● Condition or “season” griddle before first-time use. ● Most griddled foods are those that require cooking on a preheated surface. The ~tiddle surface may be Oreased lightly before adding food. Preheat the & griddle 5 minutes at HI heat setting, unless otherwise indicated in the Griddle Cookin[...]

GRIDDLE COOKING GUIDE Do not leave the cooktop unattended during “preheat” (knobs turned to “HI”) or anytime the knobs are turned to “HI” with food on the griil or griddle. Most foods will be cooked on the griddle on the HI setting. Some foods need to be cooked at lower settings. ● Preheat the griddle 5 minutes, unless otherwise indic[...]

CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF Component Cooktop System will give you efficient BEFORE CLEANING ANY COMPONENTS. and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully to help assure safe and proper maintenance. Care of Components Some of the components must be cured or Component[...]

Halogen/Radiant Cooktop—G1ass Ceramic Cooktop Cleaning Cleaning of glass ceramic cooktops is different from cleaning a standard porcelain finish. To maintain and protect the surface of your new glass ceramic cooktop follow these basic steps. Before you use the cooktop for the first time, clean it with Cook Top Cleaning Creme. This helps protect t[...]

CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Gas Burner Assembly The burner assemblies should be washed regularly and after spillovers. Turn all control knobs to the off (0) position before removing burner parts and the drip pan. CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS CORRECTLY IN PLACE. The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed when the [...]

Grill Component 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. Never use steel wool or metal scouring pads because they may damage the outer casing of the element. Wash the grill grate in[...]

CARE AND CLEANING (continued) How to Clean the Vent 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. To remove parts for cleaning: 1. Lift off the vent ~tille. 2. Rotate the latch away from the solid edge of the filter to free th[...]

THE PROBLEM SOL~R PROBLEM COMPONENTS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY HALOGENRADIANT SURFACE UNITS WILL NOT MAINTAIN A ROLLING BOIL OR FRYING RATE IS NOT FAST ENOUGH HALOGEN/RADIANT COOKTOP FEELS HOT FOODS COOK SLOWLY ON HALOGENRA.DIANT COOKTOP TINY SCRATCHES (may appear as cracks) OR ABRASIONS ON HALOGEN1 RADIANT COOKTOP GLASS SURFACE METAL MARKINGS ([...]

THE PROBLEM SOLWR PROBLEM HOT SUGAR MIXTURES/ PLASTIC MELTED TO THE HALOGEN/RADIANT SURFACE CONTROL KNOB WILL NOT TURN SPARKING SOUND OF SPARK IGNITER PERSISTS AFTER BURNER LIGHTS SP~KING SOUND PERSIST$ AIWER BURNER IS OFF BURNERS DO NOT LIGHT BURNERS HAVE YELLOW OR YELLOW-TIPPED FLAMES VENT SYSTEM BLOWER DOES NOT WORK GRILL OR GRIDDLE IS NOT FUNCT[...]

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Installation Instructions Important safety instructions Installations not allowed: Took required Before you begin – Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. IMPORTANT - OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES. A1ote to Installer -Be sure to leave these instructions wit[...]

Design Information Mode& available Component Cooking Surfaces ZEW745T Halogen and Radian? Cooktop Component (240 volt and208 volt) Diagram 35. t ZGW724EN Gas Cooktop Component. Right Hand Controls ZG W125EN Gas Cooktop Component, Left Hand Controls ,.” . . . ZJr ‘7 ZEW154N Updrafi Grill Cooktop Component (208 voh) ZEW155N Updraft Grill Cook[...]

Design Information Component Cooking Surfaces Installation accesson”es End Cap Downdraft .lomer Downdraft Joiner End Cap “ Joiner strips and end caps provide a finished look to any modular cooking arrangement. (Shipped with product.) Dimensions ---- ZG W124EN Gas Cooktoo Comoonent and clearances Right Hand Controls ZG W725EN Gas Cooktop Compone[...]

Dimensions and clearances (continued) ZEW145T Halogen and Radiant Cooktop Component I I -+-” ● 3P I ● Allow an additional 1- depth for clearance of flexible conduit D/agram371 Includes the following: 240 Volt and 208 Volt. 44” flexible conduit One joiner strip Two sets clamping screws One chassis support brace ZEW155N* ZEW154N** Updrafi Gri[...]

Design Information Component Cooking Surfaces Dimensions and clearances (continued) ZEWI 75N* Downdraft Vent Cooktop Component I 19-7/8” I h-l IJagram 381 . Attaches to gas or Halogen/Radiant components (not updraft grill) - Blower can be relocated to opposite side of housing Includes the following: . 48” flexible conduit “ Two downdraftjoine[...]

Installation o@ons Installation rules Venting ruzes The Monogram Component Cooktop System offers the ultimate in design and cooking flexibility, with modular cooktops and accessories, providing a variety of cooking technologies to meet the needs of the most discerning cook. “ Each component can be installed in many orientations in the countertop.[...]

Design Information Step Preparing for Installation . Component Cooking Surfaces 13” t~ Max. I II d One or 30” Min. A ~ ● *1” Min. ● 2” Min. to Wall ● 1” Min 36” to Front to Wall Edge ● Gas in to side to side orientation A requres 2“ min. to rear wall, ● * Gas requires 2“ min. to side wall ● Refer to Cutout Information .-[...]

2 Step cutout information cutout information: singh component Cabinetry Component Cooking Surfaces Preparing Tools and materials the Counter-t@ required: ● Saw ● Measuring tape ● Carpenter’s square 4“ Mmlmum between Cutouts Da 4“ Front to Back Orientation . Uiagram47. 7 4“ Minimum between Cutouts n’r Side to Side Orientation Llagram[...]

Cabinetry Component Cooking Surfaces 2 Step Prepating If multiple components will be attached together, determine dimension A from the following: the Count&op (continued) Unit 1 Unit 2 Lnit 3 Unit 4 Unit5 A cutout information: multiple component units 1 0 Radiant u Radiant o 0 29 -3/4” El ‘, El RH Gas ;:! RH Gas . . . ..: ‘: . . El Radia[...]

2 Preparing If your configuration is not shown in the previous Step the Counter-top charts, use the following chart to calculate your cutout (continued) size. For each of the following components, add the dimensions given. cutout information: altmate arrangements Component/ Model/ Quantity Sub Total Connector Name Width Used Width - ZEW145T Halogen[...]

Cabinetry Component Cooking Surfaces 2 Step Prepating the Countertc@ (continued) cutout information: alternate arrangements (continued) Example. To determine cutout for a Radiant component, plus Gas plus Downdraft Vent component, plus Gas A= 14-1/2” + 3/4” + 14-1/2” + 1/4” + 4-1/4” + 1/4” + 14-1/2” = 49” Total ‘Endcaps do not add [...]

Ductwork Component Cooking Surfaces 3 Preparing Step JorDuctwork Venting ojbtions D Through Floor Between Joists Through Floor & Under Jotsts Diagram 451 to Roof Direct to Outdoors fhgram 45.2 Because the .Monogram Component Cooktop System . has a variety of cooking technologies adaptable to a . wide array of countertop configurations, multiple[...]

Ductwork Component Cooking Surfaces 4 Step Installing Tools and materials the Ductwork required: ● Hole saw s Measuring tape Ductwork s Framing square arrangements “ Using countertop layout lines as reference, project center line of vent component vertically onto rear and floor of cabinet. “ Using center line of vent component and rear cutout[...]

4 Step Installing the Ductwork (continued) II Optional duct arrangement under concrete slab Finalize ductwork Diagram 471 “ The illustration above is applicable only to downdraft vented cooktop installation into slab construction. “ Use recommended wall caps with damper. Laundry type wall caps should never be used. - Ductwork must be vented to [...]

Ductwork Component Cooking Surfaces 4 Step Installing the Ductwork (continued) Duct fittings Use copies of this form to compute maximum permissible lengths for duct runs to outdoors. Note: Do not exceed maximum permissible equivalent lengths! Flexible dueting If flexible metal ducting is used, all the equivalent length values in the table should be[...]

Gas and Electrical Supply Component Cooking Surfaces 5 Gas Step supply location Tools and materials required: ● Pipe and fittings as required. ● Manual gas-line shut-off valve. Monogram component gas cooktops (used with either updraft or downdraft venting) are designed to operate on natural gas at 4“ water column pressure. Cooktop is supplied[...]

Installation Component Cooking Surfaces 7 Installation Tools and materials ● 1/4” nutdriver ● Flanged joiner nurs (supplied) Step required: ● 5/16° nutdriver Q Two hex-head bolts (choice ● Measuring tape ● 7/16“ and 5/16” socket and of two lengths supplied) ● Pencil ratchet wrench ● Hold-down brackets Halogm/Radiant I$&’~[...]

7 Installation Step (continued) Jo~n@ multiple cooktops Remove — These Nuts Cooktop Joiner Strip H D/agram57 7 If available, an assisrant can ease the installation process. “ Place flanged nuts in end of 5/16“ nutdriver. From “ Using a large, solid work surface, lay cooktops upside under counter, start nuts on studs and tighten. down on sof[...]

Installation Component Cooking Surfaces 7 Installation Step (continued) Jo~nW cooktq ~“ Note: To prevent knobs being downdrafi scratched, knobs must be vent removed from component before it is turned upside down. D/agram521 . Remove all grates, knobs, burner caps, drip pans, etc. “ Lay cooktop upside down on soft, clean towel on a large work su[...]

7 Installation Step (continued) Jonung additional cooktop to downdrafi vent or to downdrafi ~“11 I Securing cooktop(s) to countertop 42) ~ Front of Countertop Diagram 53.1 “ Remove endcap on side of next cooktop to be joined. “ Place cooktop next to downdraft vent in cutout. “ Pre-tap holes in downdraft joiner and endcaps by - Drive two Phi[...]

Installation Component Cooking Surfaces h Installation If necessary, the blower maybe rotated 90° k either Step / (continued) direction, or relocated to opposite side of vent housing. “ Remove filter from vent housing with Phillips screwdriver. Reorient blower o Remove blower side plate nutdriver and set aside. (four nuts) with 5/1 6“ . Remove[...]

7 Step Installation (continued) Relocate blowe?- Dfagram 551 After duct location is determined, it may be necessary to relocate blower to opposite side of vent housing. “ Follow previous instructions to remove blower side plate and blower. o Remove filter guide from inside vent housing with Phillips screwdriver. “ Relocate filter guide to oppos[...]

Installation Component Cooking Surfaces 9 Step Connect “ Halogen/Radiant, updraft grill, downdraft grill and electn”cal downdraft vent component: 3-Conductor Branch Circu]t Branch Circuit Cooktop Electrical P owe?- requirements .3-Conductor Red Red +120V AC White or Gray White Neutral Bare or Green Black Black -120VAC Branch Circuit: J Lhagra[...]

10 Assemble Step burners, ctick ignition Electric Components: Push in and turn each knob to high position. Make sure each heating element heats up. Gas Components: (Electrical connections should be complete.) “ Plug power cord into outlet. “ Assemble burner as shown. “ Check for proper ignition: - Push in one control knob and turn 90° to HIG[...]

Remote Control Kit Installation Component Cooking Surfaces Pub. No. 3-AO1O Tools and materials required: option for . Remote Control Kit downdrafi vent ● 1 -5/8” hole saw ● 1/4” drill bit or downdrafi . Drill ~“11 component c Phillips screwdriver ● 9/16“ deepwell socket and ratchet wrench s Pencil ● 2 Phillips head screws Uagram w[...]

Mounting downdrafi blower control (continued) Countertop location: fI/ote: Control box flange faces toward cooktop. Diagram 59.1 “ Center 1/4” hole to left of 1 -5/8” hole. (Reverse if cooktop control box is on other side of cooktop. ) Cabinet front location, centered on downdraft vent: Note; Control box flange faces up. Diagram 59.2 “ Cent[...]

Remote Control Kit Installation Component Cooking Surfaces Accessory kit installation (continued) D/agram 601 “ Remove grate and knobs. “ Detach control box from front of downdraft vent or downdraft grill by removing the two screws with a Phillips screwdriver, and the shaft nut with a 9/ 16“ deepwell socket. Front of Countertop Confirm remote[...]

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YOUR MONOGRAM COOKTOP Staple sales slip or cancelled check WARRANTY 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 setvice labor in your home to repair or replace my part of the cooktop th[...]

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