GE Monogram Cooktop 164D3333P027 User Manual

GE Monogram  
®
Use and Care Guide  
Stainless Steel  
Professional  
48Gas Cooktop  
 
Read this guide carefully. It is intended to help If you don’t understand something or need  
Before  
using  
your  
you operate and maintain your new cooktop  
properly.  
more help, call:  
GE Answer Center®  
800.626.2000  
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.  
cooktop  
24 hours a day, 7 days a week  
You’ll find them on a label in the rear of the  
burner box below the burner grates.  
Before sending in this card, please write these  
numbers here:  
Write  
down the  
model &  
serial  
These numbers are also on the Consumer  
Product Ownership Registration Card  
included in this guide.  
Model Number  
numbers  
Serial Number  
Use these numbers in any correspondence or  
service calls concerning your cooktop.  
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder)  
that sold you the cooktop.  
If you  
received a  
damaged  
cooktop  
Before you request service, check the Problem  
Solver in the back of this guide.  
It lists causes of minor operating problems that  
you can correct yourself.  
Save time  
& money  
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services  
page in the back of this guide.  
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the  
details—including your phone number—to:  
If you  
need  
service  
We’re proud of our service and want you to be  
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy  
with the service you receive, here are three  
steps to follow for further help.  
Manager, Consumer Relations  
GE Appliances  
Appliance Park  
Louisville, KY 40225  
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your  
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In  
most cases, this will solve the problem.  
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved,  
write:  
Major Appliance Consumer  
Action Program  
20 North Wacker Drive  
Chicago, IL 60606  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE  
• The California Safe Drinking Water and  
Toxic Enforcement Act requires the  
• Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to  
four of these substances, namely benzene,  
carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot,  
caused primarily by the incomplete  
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.  
combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.  
Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a  
bluish rather than a yellow flame, will  
minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure  
to these substances can be minimized by  
venting with an open window or using a  
ventilation fan or hood.  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
When using your appliance, follow basic safety • Be sure your cooktop is correctly adjusted  
precautions, including the following:  
by a qualified service technician or installer  
for the type of gas (natural or LP) that is  
to be used.  
• Have the installer show you the location of  
the cooktop gas cut-off valve and how to shut  
it off if necessary.  
WARNING: These adjustments must be  
made by a qualified service technician in  
accordance with the manufacturer’s  
instructions and all codes and requirements  
of the authority having jurisdiction. Failure to  
follow these instructions could result in  
serious injury or property damage. The  
qualified agency performing this work  
assumes responsibility for the conversion.  
• Be sure all packing materials are removed  
from the cooktop before operating it to  
prevent fire or smoke damage should the  
packing material ignite.  
• Locate the cooktop out of kitchen traffic path  
and out of drafty locations and areas with  
poor air circulation.  
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part  
of your cooktop unless it is specifically  
recommended in this guide. All other  
servicing should be referred to a qualified  
technician.  
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as  
described in this guide.  
• Be sure your appliance is properly installed  
and grounded by a qualified technician in  
accordance with the provided installation  
instructions.  
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
• Before performing any service,  
• When cooking, do not touch the burners,  
burner grates, grille or griddle (on some  
models) or the surrounding areas.  
DISCONNECT THE COOKTOP POWER  
SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD  
DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING  
THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE  
CIRCUIT BREAKER.  
These surfaces may be hot enough to burn.  
During and after use, do not touch, or let  
clothing or other flammable materials  
contact, the burners, grille or griddle (on  
some models) or areas near the burners;  
allow sufficient time for cooling first.  
• 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 sit or stand on any part of  
the appliance.  
Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop,  
areas facing the cooktop and the drip tray  
handles.  
• Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang  
on the drip tray handles or cooktop. They  
could damage the cooktop and even tip it  
over, causing severe personal injury.  
The drip trays can get hot. Do not remove the  
drip trays until they are cool.  
• Do not store flammable materials near  
the cooktop.  
• Keep the ventilator hood and grease filters  
clean to maintain good venting and to avoid  
grease fires. Turn the ventilator OFF in case  
of fire or when intentionally “flaming” liquor  
or other spirits on the cooktop. The blower, if  
in operation, could spread the flames.  
• CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO  
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED  
IN CABINETS ABOVE A COOKTOP—  
CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE  
COOKTOP TO REACH ITEMS COULD  
BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.  
• DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion or  
ventilation air to the appliance. Be sure a  
fresh air supply is available.  
• For your safety, never use your appliance for  
warming or heating the room.  
• Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments  
while using the appliance. Be careful when  
reaching for items stored over the cooktop.  
Flammable material could be ignited if  
brought in contact with burners or burner  
grates and may cause severe burns.  
• Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp pot  
holders on hot surfaces may result in burns  
from steam. Do not let pot holders touch  
burners or burner grates. Do not use a towel  
or other bulky cloth.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
• Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up • Do not heat unopened food containers; a  
a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a  
flaming pan on a surface 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.  
build-up of pressure may cause the container  
to burst.  
• Set the burner control so that the flame heats  
only the bottom of the pan and does not extend  
beyond the bottom of the pan. Excessive flame  
is hazardous. The high BTU burners can easily  
melt cookware handles.  
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by  
covering it with baking soda or, if available, by  
using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-  
type fire extinguisher.  
• Hold the handle of the pan, using a dry pot  
holder, to prevent movement of the utensil  
when stirring or turning food.  
• DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE  
MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER  
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN  
THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER  
APPLIANCE.  
• Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.  
• Always use the LITE position when igniting the  
burners and make sure the burners have  
ignited, including the center simmer flame.  
• Do not let cooking grease or other flammable  
materials accumulate in or near the cooktop.  
Clean drip trays and liners after every use.  
• Never leave the burners unattended at high  
flame settings. Boilovers cause smoking and  
greasy spillovers that may catch on fire. If the  
burner flames are smothered by a severe  
boilover which affects the ignitor, unburned  
gas will escape into the room.  
• If you smell gas, the installer has not done a  
proper job of checking for leaks. You can have  
a small leak and therefore a faint gas smell if  
the connections are not completely tight.  
• Do not let pot holders come near open flames  
when lifting cookware. Do not use a towel or  
other bulky cloth in place of a pot holder.  
Finding a gas leak is NOT a do-it-yourself  
procedure. Some leaks can only be found with  
the burner control in the ON position and for  
your protection it must be done by a qualified  
service technician. Never use an open flame to  
locate a leak.  
• To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition  
of flammable materials and spillage, turn  
cookware handles toward the side or back of  
the cooktop without extending over adjacent  
burners.  
• If by some chance a burner goes out and gas  
escapes, open a window or a door to let the  
room air out. Do not attempt to use the  
appliance until the gas has had time to  
dissipate. Follow the instructions in What  
to do if You Smell Gas.  
• Never block the vents (air openings) of the  
cooktop. They provide the air inlet and outlet  
that are necessary for the cooktop to operate  
properly with correct combustion. Air  
openings are located at the drip tray and drip  
tray handle area.  
• Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the  
cooktop. Using a foil liner could result in a fire  
hazard or the obstruction of the flow of  
combustion and ventilation air. Foil is an  
excellent heat insulator and heat will be  
trapped underneath it. This trapped heat can  
upset the cooking performance and can  
damage the finish of the cooktop.  
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
• Always turn the burners to OFF before  
• Keep all plastics away from the burners.  
removing cookware.  
• Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop—they  
• Carefully watch foods being fried at a high  
flame setting.  
may melt if left too close to the vent.  
• To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be  
certain that the controls for all burners are at  
the OFF position and all grates are cool before  
attempting to remove them.  
• Foods for frying should be as dry 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.  
• When flaming foods are under the hood, turn  
the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread  
the flames.  
• Use the least possible amount of fat for  
effective shallow or deep fat frying. Filling the  
pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when  
food is added.  
• Grease is flammable. Let hot grease cool  
before attempting to handle it. Avoid letting  
grease deposits collect in the container under  
the cooktop burners, the grille or the griddle.  
Clean these areas after each use or boilover.  
• Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible  
to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking  
point.  
• Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a  
deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.  
• For proper lighting and performance of the  
burners, keep the burner ports clean. It may be  
necessary to clean these when there is a  
boilover or when the burner does not light,  
even though the electronic ignitors click.  
• When using glass cookware, make sure it is  
designed for cooktop use.  
• If a combination of oils or fats will be used in  
frying, stir together before heating or as fats  
melt slowly.  
• Clean the cooktop with caution. Avoid steam  
burns; do not use a wet sponge or cloth to clean  
the cooktop while it is hot. Some cleaners  
produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot  
surface. Follow manufacturer’s directions.  
• Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The hot  
air from the vent may ignite flammable items  
and will increase pressure in closed containers,  
which may cause them to burst.  
• Do not use the grille for cooking excessively  
fatty meats or products which promote  
flare-up.  
• Use proper pan size—avoid pans that are  
unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware  
having flat bottoms large enough to properly  
• DO NOT use cookware on the grille.  
contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers • If cooktop is located near a window, do not  
and large enough to cover burner grate. This  
will both save cleaning time and prevent  
hazardous accumulations of food, since heavy  
spattering or spillovers left on the cooktop can  
ignite. Use pans with handles that can be easily  
grasped and remain cool.  
hang long curtains that could blow over the  
burners and create a fire hazard.  
•Be sure all the controls are turned off and the  
appliance is cool before using any type of  
aerosol cleaner or cooking spray on or around  
the appliance. The chemical that produces the  
spraying action could, in the presence of heat,  
ignite or cause metal parts to corrode.  
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Features of Your Cooktop  
Stainless Steel Cooktop  
Design  
information  
3
2
4
1
(Not all features  
are on all models.  
Appearance may vary.)  
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6
7
ZGU48N6R  
ZGU48L6R  
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8
3
9
2
4
1
5
10  
7
ZGU48N4G  
ZGU48L4G  
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8
9
2
4
1
5
6
10  
ZGU48N6D  
ZGU48L6D  
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Feature Index  
Page  
1
2
Burner Assemblies  
9, 16  
3, 24  
Model and Serial Numbers  
(in rear of burner box below grates—can be seen when  
grates and areation pans are removed)  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Grille  
12–14, 16  
17  
Drain Tubes  
Drip Trays  
12, 17  
9, 16  
Burner Control Knobs  
Grille Control Knob  
Griddle Flue Cover (Vent)  
Griddle  
12, 16  
14  
14, 15, 17  
15, 16  
10 Griddle Control Knob  
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Using Your Cooktop  
Stainless Steel Cooktop  
The control knobs are in front of the burner,  
grille or griddle (on some models) they control.  
Control  
knobs  
HI  
LITE  
The burners have an infinite number of heat  
settings as there are no fixed positions between  
HI and LO.  
To turn ON a burner, push the control in, then  
turn it counterclockwise to the LITE position.  
Check to be sure the burner you turned on is the  
one you want to use.  
You will hear the ignitor click. When the gas is  
ignited all around the burner and into the central  
simmer burner below the simmer cap, turn the  
knob back to the desired setting.  
Push the control in and turn it counterclockwise  
to the LITE position.  
When using the simmer burner always ensure  
that it lights from the main burner.  
Your new professional gas cooktop is equipped  
with burners typical of those used in restaurants.  
These burners are designed in three pieces for  
easy cleaning and control.  
Burners  
Simmer cap  
Simmer burner  
The center, smaller cap covers and protects the  
simmer burner from boilovers that could put the  
flame out. This cap also spreads the simmer  
burner heat out to avoid too much heat being  
concentrated on the center of the pan.  
The simmer burner is always on when the burner  
is in use. The burner should never be operated if  
the simmer cap is not in place.  
Brass port ring  
Outer ring  
The outer cap and brass port ring constitute the  
main burner and are in operation between the HI  
and LO settings.  
The burners have electronic spark ignition to  
eliminate continuously burning pilots. When the  
outer ring is on and the flame is blown out, it will  
relight. The burners are rated at 15,000 BTU  
around the outer ring. When turned to the  
simmer setting, only the center of the burner is  
lit, and it is rated at 500 BTU.  
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Using Your Cooktop  
Stainless Steel Cooktop  
NOTE: Keep the ignitor, ignitor cap and burner  
ports clean.  
Electronic  
ignitors  
Ignitor  
If a burner does not ignite, listen for the  
clicking sound. If the ignitor is not clicking,  
turn off the burner. Check the circuit breaker  
for a blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker. If  
the ignitor still fails to operate, check the  
Problem Solver in the back of this guide or the  
Power Failure information in this section.  
Simmer  
ignition  
channels  
NOTE: If you are using propane gas, a slight pop  
or flash may occur at the burner ports a few  
seconds after the burner has been turned off.  
This “extinction pop” is normal for propane gas.  
Burner base  
Your new professional gas cooktop has  
The flame travels through the simmer ignition  
channels and crosses over onto the simmer  
burner located just beneath the simmer cap.  
When lighting only the simmer burner, always  
Simmering  
exceptionally low simmering capabilities. The  
center simmer cap serves 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 light the main burner first. This will in turn  
capacity of the outer burner, and the mass of the provide the ignition source for the simmer  
cast iron burner grates (they retain heat longer  
than lighter, conventional grates), some foods  
may continue to cook by retained heat after the  
burner has been turned off.  
burner. Ensure that the simmer ports are lit  
before turning the control knob down to the  
simmer position. Should a strong draft or  
boilover extinguish the simmer flame it will not  
relight automatically as the outer burner would.  
The simmer burner is lit from the outside burner  
flame.  
The burner flame should burn completely  
around and within the burner with no excessive  
noise or lifting. The flame should be blue in  
color and stable with no yellow tips.  
During initial use, foreign particles in the gas  
line, or dust in the air or around the appliance  
may cause an orange flame. This will disappear  
with use.  
Burner  
efficiency  
and flame  
characteristics  
An improper air-gas mixture may cause either  
a burner flutter or a yellow-tipped flame.  
A technician should adjust the flame.  
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Incorrect  
Correct  
The correct height of the flame mainly depends  
on the size of the bottom of the cooking utensil,  
the material of the cooking utensil, the amount  
and type of food and the amount of liquid in  
the utensil.  
Flame  
height  
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 only serves to heat the handle.  
Note: The flame size on a gas burner should match the  
Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce  
the heat.  
cookware you are using.  
• For safety reasons the flame must never extend  
beyond the bottom of the cooking utensil.  
Never allow flames to curl up the side of the  
pan.  
• Be very careful if the pans have plastic handles,  
as these large professional-size burners can  
flame up on the outside of the pan and melt or  
bubble the handles.  
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• Utensils which conduct heat slowly (such as  
glass-ceramic) should be used with medium to  
low flames. If you are cooking with a large  
amount of liquid a slightly larger flame can  
be used.  
The electric ignition that lights the surface  
burners will not operate during a power  
failure.  
It is necessary to light each burner separately  
each time you want to use it during a power  
failure.  
Power  
failure  
To light the surface 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 outer ring. After the  
flame is burning all the way around the burner,  
adjust the flame.  
The grille and griddle (on some models) can  
not be used during a power failure.  
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Using Your Cooktop  
Stainless Steel Cooktop  
Do not operate a burner for an extended  
period of time without cookware on the grate.  
The finish on the grate may chip without  
cookware to absorb the heat.  
Glass: There are two types of glass cookware—  
those for oven use only and those for surface  
cooking (saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass  
conducts heat very slowly.  
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-  
Heatproof Glass-Ceramic: Can be used for  
either surface or oven cooking. It conducts  
heat very slowly and cools very slowly. Check  
cookware manufacturer’s directions to be sure  
fitting lids for cooking with minimum amounts it can be used on gas cooktops.  
of water.  
Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor  
Cast Iron: If heated slowly, most skillets will  
give satisfactory results.  
heating properties, and is usually combined  
with copper, aluminum or other metals for  
improved heat distribution. Combination  
metal skillets generally work satisfactorily if  
they are used at medium heat as the  
manufacturer recommends.  
Enamelware: Under some conditions, the  
enamel of some cookware may melt. Follow  
cookware manufacturer’s recommendations  
for cooking methods.  
Before starting to cook on the grille, be sure the  
drip tray and liners are in place and that you  
have the grille racks turned to the side you want  
for cooking.  
Using the  
grille  
HI  
LITE  
(on some models)  
Preheat the grille for 15 minutes with the  
control knob set on HI. When the grille is  
preheated, place the food on the grille. Cook it  
to the desired doneness.  
NOTE: The longer you preheat the grille, the  
darker the grille marks will be on your food.  
During cooking it may be necessary to adjust the  
heat setting. The control knob may be set to any  
position between HI and LO.  
For proper searing and browning the grille  
requires high heat.  
With large pieces of meat or poultry you may  
need to turn the heat to a lower heat setting  
after the food has been seared. This lower heat  
setting will allow the food to cook through  
without burning the outside.  
Marinades and barbecue sauce should be added  
toward the end of cooking time. The heat  
should be turned to low when sauces are added.  
Do not leave the grille unattended while it is on.  
When you are finished cooking allow the grille  
and the drip trays to cool before cleaning them.  
They should be cleaned each time they are used.  
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Occasionally grease drippings ignite. These  
drippings will create minor puffs of flame for a  
second or two. This is normal when cooking on use hamburger that is lean, remove the fat  
a barbecue. You may find it handy to have a  
spray bottle filled with water to lightly spray the  
flare-up.  
To prevent flare-ups from happening, trim the  
fat from around the edges of steaks and chops,  
Excessive  
grille flare-  
ups and  
from poultry, etc.  
flaming  
When turning any kind of meat or poultry, the  
melting fat will drop onto the briquettes and it  
may create a flare-up. If this happens, use a  
long-handled spatula to move the food to  
another area.  
If the flame becomes excessive, remove the  
food from the grille. Lower the heat setting.  
Replace the food when the flare-up subsides.  
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 iron and  
has a black porcelain finish.  
Grille rack  
One side of the grille (side A) is ridged and  
should be used for foods where you want the fat  
to run off, such as steak or hamburger patties.  
The ridges are sloped so the fat runs toward the  
front of the grille and can easily run down to the  
cooler area of the drip tray and away from the  
intense heat of the burner.  
The other side of the grille (side B) was  
designed for foods that need more support  
while cooking, such as fish.  
Food cooked on this grille achieves the same  
flavor as food cooked on an outdoor grille. The  
intense radiant heat from the ceramic  
briquettes caramelizes the fats and juices that  
are brought to the surface of the food, giving it  
the barbecued flavor.  
Side A  
Side B  
This gas grille may cook slightly faster than you  
are used to.  
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Using Your Cooktop  
Stainless Steel Cooktop  
• 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. Turn the meat only once,  
as juices are lost when the meat is repeatedly  
turned. Season or salt the meat after it has  
been cooked; these procedures have a  
tendency to dry the meat out.  
• The doneness of meat is affected by the  
thickness of the cut. It is impossible to cook a  
thin piece of meat to a rare doneness. A steak  
should be at least 1-inch thick to have it turn  
out rare and juicy. The cooking time is  
affected by the temperature of the meat when  
you start to cook it, the size and shape of the  
cut and the kind of meat you are cooking. The  
degree of doneness desired also affects the  
time.  
Grilling  
hints  
• Be sure to trim any excess fat from meat or  
poultry. To prevent steaks or chops from  
curling while they are being cooked, slit the  
fat around the edges at about 2-inch intervals.  
To test for doneness, make a small cut in the  
center of the meat.  
• The U. S. Department of Agriculture says,  
“Rare beef is popular, but you should know  
that cooking it to only 140°F. means some  
food poisoning organisms may survive.”  
(Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen  
Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)  
Remove the center shipping  
screw. Leave the two outer  
leveling screws in place.  
The built-in griddle is made from Type 304  
stainless steel, highly polished to provide a  
smooth cooking surface. It is normal for it to  
darken with use as oils cook onto the surface to  
provide a stick-resistant base or “seasoning.”  
Since the griddle is made from stainless steel  
the surface will not rust.  
Before  
using the  
griddle  
Shipping screw  
(on some models)  
Griddle flue cover  
Outer leveling  
screws  
The griddle is thermostatically controlled and  
cycles on and off to maintain the set temperature.  
The “HEATING” light indicates that the burner  
is on.  
The griddle assembly is not to be removed for  
cleaning and is held in place by three rear screws.  
These screws keep the griddle from shifting in  
transit, and are also used for positioning to avoid  
breaking ignition components.  
Once the unit is in position, the rear center  
shipping screw can be removed. It is located  
beneath the griddle flue cover. Remove the flue  
cover by lifting it straight up.  
The two outer screws are leveling screws. Do not  
remove these two screws. They can be turned to  
level the griddle or to provide a forward slope to  
help grease and oils to drain away from the food  
being cooked. After using the griddle a few  
times you will be able to judge the slope best for  
the foods you are cooking and your personal  
preference.  
When replacing the griddle flue cover ensure  
that the cover slips to the outside of the front  
and back metal flanges of the fixed griddle  
assembly. This will ensure a tight fit of the  
flue cover.  
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Before using the griddle for the first time it  
must be seasoned.  
4 Turn the control knob to a medium setting  
(350°F.). Turn the heat off when the oil  
begins to smoke. Allow the griddle to cool.  
Seasoning  
the griddle  
If the griddle has not been used for a period of  
time, it should be reseasoned.  
5 Repeat step 3. Be sure to cover the entire  
surface with the oil.  
To season the griddle:  
6 Repeat step 4. Allow the griddle to cool.  
Wipe the entire surface of the griddle  
using a heavy cloth. Apply a very thin layer of  
vegetable oil. The griddle is now ready to use.  
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. Dry thoroughly.  
3 Pour 1 teaspoon vegetable oil into the center  
of the griddle. Do not use corn oil as it gets  
sticky. Rub the oil over the entire surface of  
the griddle using a heavy cloth.  
Before starting to cook on the griddle, be sure  
the drip tray and liners are in place. Preheat  
the griddle for 15 minutes with the control  
knob set to the temperature suggested on the  
Griddle Cooking Chart. When the griddle is  
preheated, the HEATING light will turn off.  
Place the food on the griddle and cook to the  
desired doneness.  
NOTE: When the griddle is properly seasoned  
it can be used without any additional  
shortening. However, shortening can be used  
for flavor. A light mist of a non-stick vegetable  
spray, applied before cooking to a cool griddle,  
makes delicate foods easier to turn.  
Using the  
griddle  
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Care and Cleaning  
Stainless Steel Cooktop  
Clean up spatters with a damp cloth. Remove  
heavier soil with warm, soapy water.  
Control  
panel and  
knobs  
Do not use abrasives of any kind on the control  
panel.  
The control knobs may be removed for easier  
cleaning. To remove a knob, pull it straight off  
the stem. Wash the knobs in soap and water but  
do not soak.  
Clean the grille immediately after cooking.  
Turn off the burner. To protect your hand from  
steam and heat, wear a barbecue mitt. Scrub the  
grille by dipping a brass bristle barbecue brush  
frequently into a bowl of water.  
Grille  
(on some models)  
The steam created softens the food particles  
and assists the cleaning process. The food  
particles will drop into the drip tray or into the  
radiant tray holding the ceramic briquettes. Be  
sure to clean the drain tube, drip tray and liner  
after they have cooled.  
The layer of ceramic briquettes, under the  
grille racks, will last for many years with proper occur as they may get brittle with age,  
care.  
Chipping or cracking of the briquettes may  
Ceramic  
briquettes  
(on some models)  
depending on the frequency of use. This is  
normal and does not affect the performance.  
Burned-on food particles and ash can be  
emptied off the radiant tray when cool by  
shaking over a waste receptacle.  
Do not replace the radiant tray/briquettes with  
alternates.  
Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch the  
surface.  
For hard to clean soil use a standard stainless  
steel cleaner such as Bon-Ami,® Cameo® or Bar  
Keepers Friend.® Apply cleaner with a damp  
sponge, rinse thoroughly and dry. Always scrub  
lightly in the direction of the grain.  
Stainless  
steel  
Clean with hot soapy water. Rinse and dry.  
If food soil remains, try a general kitchen  
cleaner, such as Fantastik®, Simple Green®  
or Formula 409.®  
After cleaning, use a stainless steel polish such  
as Stainless Steel Magic®.  
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Drain tubes  
Located beneath the cooktop are two drip trays.  
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.  
Drip trays,  
drip tray  
liners and  
drain tubes  
CONV  
BAKE  
OFF BAKE BROIL PROOF  
OVEN  
O
F
F
B
A
K
E
BROIL CLEAN  
FRONT  
REAR  
FRONT  
REAR  
GRILL  
GRIDDLE  
OVEN  
OVEN ON  
HEATING  
To remove the drip tray, pull it forward. If  
something has spilled into the tray it should be  
cleaned up as soon as possible to prevent  
“baked on” food soil.  
OVEN ON  
HEATING  
DOOR LOCKED  
Grease from the griddle or the grille drains  
through the drain tubes into the tray and into  
the liner below.  
Drip trays  
Liner  
Do not allow the grease to accumulate in the  
drip tray or liner as it can be a fire hazard. Clean  
the  drip tray and liner as soon as they are cool.  
Clean with hot soapy water.  
To clean the drain tube use a soapy bottle  
brush. A mild abrasive cleaner such as Bon-  
Ami® or Soft Scrub® can be used. For stubborn  
stains, use a soap-filled steel wool pad or a harsh  
abrasive cleaner such as Comet® or Ajax®,  
rubbing lightly. Rinse all parts thoroughly.  
Thoroughly clean the griddle of grease and  
food particles, using a square-edged spatula,  
while it is still hot.  
Griddle  
(on some models)  
Wipe the griddle with a dry heavy coarse cloth  
to remove any remaining residue and food  
particles.  
Wash with hot soapy water, rinse and dry.  
Once the griddle has cooled rub the surface  
lightly with vegetable oil. Do not use corn oil as  
it gets sticky.  
If the griddle is cleaned with anything other  
than a dry heavy coarse cloth, it will need to be  
reseasoned.  
Never flood the hot griddle with cold water.  
This could cause the griddle to crack or warp.  
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Care and Cleaning  
Stainless Steel Cooktop  
Ignitor  
Burner  
cap  
The burner assemblies should be washed  
regularly and, of course, after spillovers.  
Burner  
assembly  
Turn all the controls to OFF before removing  
the burner parts.  
The electrode of the spark ignitor is exposed  
beyond the top of the burner. When cleaning  
the burner trays, be careful not to snag the  
electrode of the spark ignitor with your cleaning  
cloth. Do not hit the spark ignitor. Be careful not  
to turn on any surface controls while cleaning  
the burner trays. A slight electrical shock might  
result which could cause you to knock over hot  
cookware.  
Burner  
ports  
CAUTION:  
The burner grates, burner tops and trim rings  
can be lifted off, making them easy to clean.  
Removing them gives you access to the burner  
bodies and burner trays.  
Do not operate the burner without all burner parts in place.  
To avoid snagging cloth on spark ignitors, leave  
burner caps in place when cleaning burner  
trays.  
The burners have been designed in three pieces  
for ease of cleaning. When the burner grate and  
the burner are cool, remove the grate. The  
center ring, the burner cap and the port ring  
can easily be lifted off. Wash these parts in hot  
soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.  
The burner grates, center ring and the burner  
cap are porcelain enamel. When cool they may  
be wiped clean using hot soapy water, then  
rinsed and wiped dry. When lifting the burner  
grates be careful as they are heavy. Place them  
on a protected surface, so they won’t scratch the  
surface of the cooktop.  
The port ring is brass; a bristle brush can be  
used to clean out the toothed burner ports, if  
necessary.  
After cleaning, it is important to make sure the  
locating pin on the bottom side of the brass port  
ring is properly aligned with the corresponding  
hole in the burner base. Incorrect alignment  
will produce a potentially dangerous flame and  
poor burner performance.  
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The Problem Solver  
Stainless Steel Cooktop  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
Questions?  
Use this  
problem  
solver!  
BURNERS DO  
NOT LIGHT  
Burners assembled incorrectly after cleaning. Make sure the burner  
assembly is put together correctly and that the port ring is aligned.  
Clean the ignitor orifice.  
Inspect the manual cut-off valve to insure that it is not closed.  
Make sure the electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet.  
Check for a power outage.  
BURNER FLAMES  
VERY LARGE  
OR YELLOW  
Improper LP gas connection. See the Installation Instructions.  
TICKING SOUND  
OF SPARK IGNITOR  
AFTER BURNER  
LIGHTS  
The spark ignitor is not deactivated. Turn the burner OFF and  
relight. Some ticking is normal. If ticking is excessive call for service.  
STRONG ODOR  
Improper air/gas ratio in burners. Adjust the air shutters.  
If you need more help…call, toll free:  
GE Answer Center®  
800.626.2000  
consumer information service  
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Notes  
Stainless Steel Cooktop  
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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!  
Whatever your question about any Monogram major appliance, GE Answer Center®  
information service is available to help. Your call—and your question—will be answered  
promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer Center® service is open  
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  
GE Answer  
Center®  
800.626.2000  
A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time  
that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company-operated locations offer  
you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays,  
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays). Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance  
inside and out—so most repairs can be handled in just one visit.  
In-Home Repair  
Service  
800-444-1845  
GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-  
free kitchen for persons with limited mobility.  
For Customers  
With Special  
Needs…  
2’  6"  
TBXTOLITE  
ON WALL  
SINGLE CONTROL  
FAUCET  
6’  10"  
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a  
TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800-TDD-GEAC  
(800-833-4322) to request information or service.  
8"  
5"  
6"  
5"  
7"  
1’ 0"  
1/8  
3’    
"
FLUORESCENT  
FIXTURE  
THIS LIGHT CAN  
BE INSTALLED  
IN BOTTOM OF  
WALL CABINETS  
800.626.2000  
2’  10"  
SECTION A-A  
R SHALLOW DEPTH SINKS (6") WITH REAR DRAIN.  
    SINK SHOULD ALSO BE UNDERCOATED  
SCALE 1’ 1"  
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You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your  
warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll  
receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract, you’re assured of future  
service at today’s prices.  
Service Contracts  
800-626-2224  
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly  
to their home. The GE parts system provides access to over 47,000 parts…and all GE Genuine  
Renewal Parts are fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards  are accepted.  
Parts and  
Accessories  
User maintenance instructions contained in this guide cover procedures intended to be  
performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service  
personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.  
800-626-2002  
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WARRANTY  
YOUR MONOGRAM COOKTOP WARRANTY  
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original  
purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty.  
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY  
WHAT IS  
COVERED  
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 cooktop that fails because  
of a manufacturing defect.  
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products  
purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C.  
In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship  
the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.  
All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized  
Customer Care® servicers during normal working hours.  
Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-444-1845.  
• Service trips to your home to teach you how • Failure of the product if it is used for other  
WHAT IS NOT  
COVERED  
to use the product.  
than its intended purpose or used  
commercially.  
Read your Use and Care material.  
• Improper installation.  
If you then have any questions about  
operating the product, please contact your  
dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at  
the address below, or call, toll free:  
If you have an installation problem, contact  
your dealer or installer. You are responsible  
for providing adequate electrical, gas,  
exhausting and other connecting facilities  
as described in the Installation Instructions  
provided with the product.  
GE Answer Center®  
800.626.2000  
consumer information service  
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE  
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of  
circuit breakers.  
• Damage to the product caused by accident,  
fire, floods or acts of God.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,  
so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific  
legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs  
office or your state’s Attorney General.  
Warrantor: General Electric Company. If further help is needed concerning this warranty,  
write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225  
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G E A p p l i a n c e s  
Place  
1st Class  
Letter  
Stamp  
Here  
General Electric Company  
Warranty Registration Department  
P.O. Box 34070  
Louisville, KY 40232-4070  
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration  
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:  
Read your “Use and Care  
Guide” carefully. It will  
help you operate your new  
appliance properly. If you  
have questions, or need  
more information call  
Complete and mail  
your Consumer  
After completing this  
registration, write your  
model and serial numbers  
on page 2 of this guide.  
You will need this  
Product Ownership  
Registration today.  
Have the peace of mind  
of knowing we can  
contact you in the  
unlikely event of a  
information should  
you require service.  
Our service number is  
800-444-1845.  
the GE Answer Center  
®
800.626.2000.  
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safety modification.  
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Important: To ensure that your product is registered, fold and mail this form. No envelope is needed.  
Consumer Product Ownership Registration  
Product  
Model  
Serial  
Mr. l Ms. l Mrs. l Miss l  
First  
Name  
Last  
Name  
Street  
Address  
Apt. #  
Zip  
Code  
City  
State  
Date Placed  
In Use  
Month  
Phone  
Number  
Day  
Year  
GE Appliances  
General Electric Company  
Louisville, Kentucky 40225  
CUT HERE  
10653  
Part No. 164D3333P027  
Pub No. 49-8773  
9-96 CG  
Monogram®  
General Electric Company  
Louisville, KY 40225  
Printed in the United States  
 

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