GE 36 manual

Own e r ’ s Man ual Stainless Steel Professional 36 ″ and 48 ″ Gas Cooktops[...]

Consumer Information Stainless Steel Cooktop 2 Introduction Y our 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 for[...]

3 Before using your cooktop Read this manual 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, there is a list of toll-free consumer service numbers included in the back section of this manual. OR Visit our W eb[...]

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 birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. ?[...]

5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Before perfor ming any ser vice, DISCONNECT THE COOKTOP POWER SUPPL Y A T THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION P ANEL BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. • 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 si[...]

IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Do not use water on grease fires. 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[...]

7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Always tur n the bur ners to OFF before removing cookware. • 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. • Use the least possible amount of fa[...]

8 Features of Y our Cooktop Stainless Steel Cooktop Design information (Not all features are on all models. Appearance may var y.) Feature Index Page 1 Burner Assemblies 9, 18 2 Model and Serial Numbers 3, 24 (in rear of burner box below grates—can be seen when grates and aeration pans are r emoved) 3 Grille 12–14, 16 4 Drain T ubes 17 5 Drip T[...]

Using Y our Cooktop Stainless Steel Cooktop 9 Control knobs The control knobs are in front of the burner , grille or griddle (on some models) they control. The burners have an infinite number of heat settings as there are no fixed positions between HI and LO. T o turn ON a burner , push the control in, then turn it counterclockwise to the LITE posi[...]

Using Y our Cooktop Stainless Steel Cooktop 10 Simmering Y our new professional gas cooktop has exceptionally low simmering capabilities. The center simmer cap ser ves as a heat diffuser to spread out the heat to avoid having a center hot spot. Keep in mind that because of the high heat capacity of the outer burner , and the mass of the cast iron b[...]

11 Note: The flame size on a gas burner should match the cookware you are using. Power failure The electric ignition that lights the sur face burners will not operate during a power failure. T o light the sur face burners during a power failure, turn the control knob for the burner you want to light to LITE while holding a lighted match to the oute[...]

Using Y our Cooktop Stainless Steel Cooktop 12 Cookware Do not operate a bur ner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat. Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is recommended because it heats quickly and evenly . Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. Use[...]

13 Side A Side B Grille rack The two-piece rack is reversible. Place the side with the two grooved tabs toward the back of the cooktop. The grille rack is made of cast T ype 304 stainless steel. The rack will change color when subjected to the heat of the grille, and as oils cook onto the sur face. This is normal and does not affect the cooking per[...]

Using Y our Cooktop Stainless Steel Cooktop 14 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 cooke[...]

15 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[...]

Care and Cleaning Stainless Steel Cooktop 16 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[...]

17 Drip trays, drip tray liners and drain tubes The drip tray or trays (depending on model) are located under the cooktop. If you have a griddle or a grille there will also be a tray liner . The drip trays and liners are made of stainless steel. The drip trays are on rollers so they are easy to remove and replace. T o remove the drip tray , pull it[...]

Care and Cleaning Stainless Steel Cooktop 18 CAUTION: Do not operate the burner without all burner parts in place. After cleaning, it is important to make sure the indentation on the bottom side of the outer cap/bur ner por t is properly aligned with the cor responding locating pin in the bur ner base. Incor rect alignment will produce poor burner [...]

The Problem Solver Stainless Steel Cooktop 19 Questions? Use this problem solver! PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE BURNERS DO • Burners assembled incorrectly after cleaning. Make sure the NOT LIGHT burner assembly is put together correctly and that the outer caps/burner ports are aligned. • Ports blocked in the outer cap near the ignitor . Clean and reas[...]

20 Notes Stainless Steel Cooktop[...]

21 Consumer Ser vices 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! GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Whatever your question about any Monogram major appliance, GE Answer Center ® information service is avai[...]

22 W ARRANTY ZGU36L6 ZGU36N6 ZGU36L4R ZGU36N4R ZGU36L4D ZGU36N4D ZGU48L4G ZGU48N4G ZGU48L6D ZGU48N6D ZGU48L6R ZGU48N6R 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 p[...]

23 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[...]

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[...]