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JP256BM/WM GE® 21" Electric Radiant Cooktop Features and Benefits • Compact Cooktop - Smaller cooktop is activated • Model JP256BMBB - Provide powerful heat beneath a smooth glass surface to ensure even heat and fast warm-up times • 6"/9" Dual Heating Element • Simmer Option - Delivers the ideal 140 degree temperature for 21" cooktop installations • Ceramic Glass Cooktop - White Hi 8 6 4 2 Hi Lo...
JP256BM/WM GE® 21" Electric Radiant Cooktop Features and Benefits • Compact Cooktop - Smaller cooktop is activated • Model JP256BMBB - Provide powerful heat beneath a smooth glass surface to ensure even heat and fast warm-up times • 6"/9" Dual Heating Element • Simmer Option - Delivers the ideal 140 degree temperature for 21" cooktop installations • Ceramic Glass Cooktop - White Hi 8 6 4 2 Hi Lo...
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Features of your model. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary.) Dual Surface Element Single Surface Element Surface Element Control Knobs Hot Surface Indicator Light "On" Indicator Light Explained on page 6, 7 7 6 6 6 5 ge.com Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Feature Index (Features and appearances may vary from your cooktop.
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Features of your model. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary.) Dual Surface Element Single Surface Element Surface Element Control Knobs Hot Surface Indicator Light "On" Indicator Light Explained on page 6, 7 7 6 6 6 5 ge.com Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Feature Index (Features and appearances may vary from your cooktop.
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... are using the cleaning cream or full strength white vinegar. NOTE: On models with light-colored glass cooktops, it down. D;;;R;;;A;;G;;;G;;;I ;N;;;G Never cook directly on the glass cooktop when the surface is cooled to approximately 150°F. The glass is turned... element is on until the surface is cool. Always;;;c;e;;;;n;;;tO;;e;;F;r;F;;t;h;C;;eE;;;;N;p;;T;a;;;En;;R;;;o;;;n;;;;t;h;;;e surface element you want. The radiant cooktop features heating elements beneath a smooth glass surface. Even after the element is scratchresistant, not scratchproof. Consumer Support ...
... are using the cleaning cream or full strength white vinegar. NOTE: On models with light-colored glass cooktops, it down. D;;;R;;;A;;G;;;G;;;I ;N;;;G Never cook directly on the glass cooktop when the surface is cooled to approximately 150°F. The glass is turned... element is on until the surface is cool. Always;;;c;e;;;;n;;;tO;;e;;F;r;F;;t;h;C;;eE;;;;N;p;;T;a;;;En;;R;;;o;;;n;;;;t;h;;;e surface element you want. The radiant cooktop features heating elements beneath a smooth glass surface. Even after the element is scratchresistant, not scratchproof. Consumer Support ...
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...is not flat. Push down and turn the SELECTOR knob to maintain the temperature you have a temperature limiter that protects the glass cooktop from so you are using. The temperature limiter may cycle the elements off to . To use the large surface element, turn the...knob to . s The pan bottom is off-center. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Dual Surface Element (on some models) The left front surface element has 2 cooking sizes to select from getting too hot. Push in and turn the ...
...is not flat. Push down and turn the SELECTOR knob to maintain the temperature you have a temperature limiter that protects the glass cooktop from so you are using. The temperature limiter may cycle the elements off to . To use the large surface element, turn the...knob to . s The pan bottom is off-center. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Dual Surface Element (on some models) The left front surface element has 2 cooking sizes to select from getting too hot. Push in and turn the ...
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... house has low voltage, canning may also be maintained for good canning results. Such temperatures could eventually harm the glass cooktop surfaces. Flat-bottomed canners must make sure to ensure proper placement. 9 s After you must be shortened by: HOWEVER... harmful to be maintained for the prescribed time, with the surface elements and take longer than boiling water. ge.com Observe the Following Points in the Off position to process the canning jars for the required time. Most.... When canning foods in a pressure canner, the pressure must be centered on some models).
... house has low voltage, canning may also be maintained for good canning results. Such temperatures could eventually harm the glass cooktop surfaces. Flat-bottomed canners must make sure to ensure proper placement. 9 s After you must be shortened by: HOWEVER... harmful to be maintained for the prescribed time, with the surface elements and take longer than boiling water. ge.com Observe the Following Points in the Off position to process the canning jars for the required time. Most.... When canning foods in a pressure canner, the pressure must be centered on some models).
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... DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES (cont .) INSTALLATION OVER A GE UNDERSINK DISHWASHER 1-3/4″ MIN. The controls must withstand heat up to 200°F) generated by the cooktop. Wall coverings, cabinets and countertop must be oriented... toward the front edge of the countertop. 5 Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and cabinets around the cooktop can withstand heat (up to side walls 20-1/8″ width of cutout 36 ″ Floor This cooktop is only approved for installation over a GE Undersink Dishwasher Model...
... DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES (cont .) INSTALLATION OVER A GE UNDERSINK DISHWASHER 1-3/4″ MIN. The controls must withstand heat up to 200°F) generated by the cooktop. Wall coverings, cabinets and countertop must be oriented... toward the front edge of the countertop. 5 Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and cabinets around the cooktop can withstand heat (up to side walls 20-1/8″ width of cutout 36 ″ Floor This cooktop is only approved for installation over a GE Undersink Dishwasher Model...
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ge.com Problem Surface elements will disappear as the glass cools. Tiny scratches or metal marks or abrasions on the being used . Areas of the surface element selected. being used . Cookware has been slid across the cooktop... Tips Consumer Support 21 The surface may appear discolored with the cleaning cream. before next use . Plastic melted to the surface Hot cooktop came into contact ... of the cooktop on and off and Improper cookware on a model • This is normal. Pitting (or indentation) Hot sugar mixture spilled of the cooktop. This is...
ge.com Problem Surface elements will disappear as the glass cools. Tiny scratches or metal marks or abrasions on the being used . Areas of the surface element selected. being used . Cookware has been slid across the cooktop... Tips Consumer Support 21 The surface may appear discolored with the cleaning cream. before next use . Plastic melted to the surface Hot cooktop came into contact ... of the cooktop on and off and Improper cookware on a model • This is normal. Pitting (or indentation) Hot sugar mixture spilled of the cooktop. This is...
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...Product Ownership Registration ✁ Cut here ImpoTMrotadaianl yt ! Our service number is registered, or register online at ge.com. Follow these three steps to ge.com and click on "Privacy Policy" or call 800.626.2224. For more information about GEA's privacy...selected partners. Model Number Serial Number Important: If you require service. Model Number Serial Number First Name Mr. s Ms. s Mrs. s Miss s Street Address Last Name Apt. # City Date Placed In Use Month Day GE Consumer & Industrial Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, KY 40225 ge.com 24...
...Product Ownership Registration ✁ Cut here ImpoTMrotadaianl yt ! Our service number is registered, or register online at ge.com. Follow these three steps to ge.com and click on "Privacy Policy" or call 800.626.2224. For more information about GEA's privacy...selected partners. Model Number Serial Number Important: If you require service. Model Number Serial Number First Name Mr. s Ms. s Mrs. s Miss s Street Address Last Name Apt. # City Date Placed In Use Month Day GE Consumer & Industrial Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, KY 40225 ge.com 24...
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions GE Electric Cooktop Warranty. s Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. s Damage to the glass cooktop caused by use of merchantability or fitness for home use the product. s Product not accessible to the original ... or an authorized Customer Care® technician. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have serial number and model number available when calling for other rights which fails due to obtain service under the warranty. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours...
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions GE Electric Cooktop Warranty. s Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. s Damage to the glass cooktop caused by use of merchantability or fitness for home use the product. s Product not accessible to the original ... or an authorized Customer Care® technician. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have serial number and model number available when calling for other rights which fails due to obtain service under the warranty. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours...