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GE Monogram ZEW145 Use And Care & Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Monogram. Use and Care and Installation Guide for ZEW145 ZEW154 ZEW155 ZEW164 ZEW165 ZEW1’75 ZGW124 ZGW125 Component Cooktop Svstem Monogram:’” Component Cooktuf) 164D2966P016...
  • Page 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 reasons—you’ll find that your Monogram cooktop’s superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come.
  • Page 3 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...
  • Page 4 For Your Safety When using the component cooktop system, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: Use this cooktop system only for its intended use as described in this guide. c If cooktop is located near a window, do not use long curtains, which could blow over the gas burners or surface units, creating a fire hazard.
  • Page 5 . Do not let or other flammable COOking grease materials accumulate in or near the cooktop system components. . Never Ieave the kitchen while using the grill or griddk QDo not replace the grease collector jar with a mayonnaise jar which could break when hot grease drips into it.
  • Page 6 . If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the cooktop at the gas cutoff valve and call a qualified service technician. Never use an open flame to locate a leak.
  • Page 7 Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care Guida Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooktop, be careful to avoid steam burns. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT COMPONENTS Components available are briefly discussed on this page.
  • Page 8 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 Gas Burner Cooktop Part Numbers: ZGW124 --...--...RightControls ZGW125 ...Left Controls The component has one 8“ 1800 watt halogen surface unit (rear) and a 6“...
  • Page 9 Electric Updraft Grill Part Numbers: ZEW154 ... 208 volts ZEW155 ... 240 volts Electric Grill with Downdraft Vent Part Numbers: 208 volts ZEW164 240 volts ZEW165 Only Downdraft Vent Part Number: ZEW175 Optional Remote Control Accessory Kit Pub. No. 3-AO1O control position.
  • Page 10 After turning the control off, the glass cooktop is hot from the heat of the pan, but cooking stops right away. Heats by direct contact with the pti, so pans must be cooking results.
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 If the blower speed is adjusted while ~tilling, the blower will not turn off automatically and must be turned off manually. Bo” “ The built-in vent system helps remove cooking vapors, odors and smoke from foods prepared on the cooktop modules.
  • Page 13 The surface units are shown by outlines on the glass. Before you use the cooktop for the first time, clean it with Cook Top Cleaning Creme. This helps protect the top and makes clean-up easier.
  • Page 14 (heat conduction, even heat distribution). Aluminum: heavy weight recommended Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes appear as scratches on the cooktop, but can be removed if cleaned immediately. Because of its low melting point, thin weight aluminum should not be used. Porcelain/Enamel: Good performance only with a thick, flat, smooth bottom.
  • Page 15 All cookware must have flat bottoms and be the correct size. Do not slide cookware ,.+~~~<’,.. .,<,.++ -\“2*4 . ,., across the cooktop because ,/_,DRAGGING”” ~ scratch the glass— it can ‘, ..,. :. ,., the gkss is scratch -,..
  • Page 16 2. On the glass cooktop, flat bottomed canners be used. Canners with flanged or rippled bottoms (often found in enamelware) don’t make good contact with the surface unit and take a long time to boil water.
  • Page 17 In case of a power outage, burners on your cooktop with a match. Holding a lighted match to the burner, turn the knob to the LO position. If the knob setting is toward HI, the flame flare-up could bum your hand.
  • Page 18 USING YOUR GAS BURNER COMPONENT 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.
  • Page 19 Be sure to use your venting system when grilling You should have either a to help minimize smoke. component downdraft vent installed into the cooktop system or a high-capacity vent hood. The grill must be preheated to get the ~till components hot enough to sear the meat and seal in the juices.
  • Page 20 When grilling, you should always be present to control flame-ups so they do not get out of hand. Place the grill grate into the opening in the cooktop over the ~till element. 5. Be certain the grease jar is clean and firmly secured in the tube and lid assembly under the porcelain enamel grease well.
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22 GRILL COOKING GUIDE Do not leave the cooktop unattended during “preheat>> (knobs turned to ‘W.P7) or anytime the knobs are turned to “HI” with food on the grill or griddle. Most foods will be grilled on the HI setting. QPreheat at the HI setting for 10 minutes before grilling.
  • Page 23 GRIDDLE ACCESSORY See the Griddle Cooking Guide. element- The 4. Place the ~giddle into the opening in the cooktop while carefully inserting the electrical plug into the receptacle. See the illustration. NOTE: slightly above the cooktop. This, and the open spaces on the sides and rear of the griddle, help prevent excessive temperatures in the griddle.
  • Page 24 GRIDDLE ACCESSORY 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 Cooking Guide, then switch to the recommended cook setting.
  • Page 25 GRIDDLE COOKING GUIDE Do not leave the cooktop unattended “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.
  • Page 26 Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak. Do not allow water to run down inside the surface of the panel while cleaning. After drying, return the knobs to the cooktop, making sure to match the flat area on the knob to the shaft. POWER IS OFF cleaners.
  • Page 27 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 the top and makes clean-up easier.
  • Page 28 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.
  • Page 29 (such as tomatoes or lemon juice) are not cleaned up quickly. Grease Jars On the underside of the grill cooktop component, a crease jar is mounted to catch fat and drippings. The lid of the jar is permanently mounted to the bottom of the cooktop component box.
  • Page 30 How to Clean the Vent Grille To clean the vent ~tille, remove it from the cooktop by lifting it up. It can be cleaned by hand, in the dishwasher or in a self-cleaning oven. How to Clean the Filters...
  • Page 31 Pan bottoms should closely match the diameter of the surface unit selected. The halogen/radiant cooktop may seem hotter than you are used to. This is normal. pans are used.
  • Page 32 Turn the surface unit to LO, wipe the hot cooktop with several dry paper towels. Use a razor scraper held at a 30° angle to the cooktop to scrape the hot spill to a cool area outside the surface unit. Let the cooktop COO1. Clean with Cook Top Cleaning Creme.

  • Page 33: Table Of Contents

    Remove knobs and trim ... 50 Joining multiple cooktops ... 51 Attaching chassis support brace to equal-height Attaching chassis support brace to different-height Joining cooktop to downdraft vent ... 52 Joining additional cooktop to downdraft Securing cooktop(s) to countefiop Reorient blower ... 54 blower ...

  • Page 34: Important Safety Instructions

    Do NOT install a gas or grill cooktop where the knobs are between the heated area and the downdraft Do N,OT install an updraft grill cooktop downdraft vent.

  • Page 35: Design Information

    (240 volt and208 volt) ZGW724EN Gas Cooktop Component. Right Hand Controls ZG W125EN Gas Cooktop Component, Left Hand Controls ZEW154N Updrafi Grill Cooktop Component (208 voh) ZEW155N Updraft Grill Cooktop Component (240 volt) ZEW164N Downdraft Grill Cooktop Component (208 volt)

  • Page 36: Installation Accessories

    ZG W124EN Dimensions ---- Gas Cooktoo Comoonent and clearances Right Hand Controls ZG W725EN Gas Cooktop Component Left Hand Controls If installation drawer beneath gas cooktop, make allowance for gas inlet pipe. Gas inlet extends 1-1 /4” from bottom.

  • Page 37: Dimensions And Clearances

    Dimensions ZEW145T Halogen and Radiant and clearances Cooktop Component (continued) ZEW155N* ZEW154N** Updrafi Grill Cooktop Component -+-” 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...
  • Page 38 Dimensions ZEWI 75N* Downdraft Vent Cooktop and clearances Component (continued) ZEW165N* ZEW164M** Downdraft Grill Cooktop Component ‘17-1/2’ sgram 38.3 Design 19-7/8” IJagram 381 . Attaches to gas or Halogen/Radiant (not updraft grill) - Blower can be relocated to opposite Includes the following: .

  • Page 39: Installation Rules

    UNLESS you use accessory kit 3-AO1 O to move the control to the front of the cabinet. . Do NOT install a gas or grill cooktop are between the heated area and the downdraft to . Do NOT install an updraft grill cooktop downdraft vent.
  • Page 40 * Gas requires 2“ min. to side wall . When installed, the following minimum must be maintained: - 2“ from front of cooktop to front edge of countertop. – 1” from back of cooktop to rear wall. -1” from side of cooktop to side wall.
  • Page 41 Tools and materials Preparing required: Step Counter-t@ Measuring tape Carpenter’s square cutout information Uiagram47. “ Minimum clearance cutouts. “ The 4“ minimum multiple component one cutout. 1-3/4’ Min. to Side Wall (2-3/4” for Gas) thagrarn Find dimension A in chart below and Cut out opening as shown in diagram.

  • Page 42: Venting Rules

    If multiple components Prepating Step the Count&op (continued) Unit 1 Radiant ‘, cutout RH Gas information: ‘:\ multiple component units Radiant ..,., , >. RH Gas ----- Downdraft Vent* ““”: “;;’ Downdraft Grill Radiant .. . ‘Y q LH Gas .

  • Page 43: Step

    Component ZEW155N Updraft Grill ZEW154N Component Connection two cooktops updraft grill and non-vent Joiner Strip side of downdraft Connection cooktop Downdraft downdraft Joiner Strip side of downdraft Provide finished look to Cooktop and component Downdraft arrangement. Vent End count as part of Caps cutout width.

  • Page 44: Cutout Information: Alternate

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

  • Page 45: Ductwork

    Remove planning so exhaust faces rear of cooktop. Blower may be rotated slightly so exhaust duct will clear floor joist or other obstacle. loosen four nuts inside housing and rotate blower. Use shortest and straightest duct route possible.
  • Page 46 Tools and materials Step Installing required: the Ductwork Hole saw s Measuring s Framing square Ductwork arrangements “ Using countertop lines as reference, project center line of vent component vertically onto rear and floor of cabinet. “ Using center line of vent component cutout edges of counter as reference—locate...

  • Page 47: Step 4 Installing The Ductwork

    “ Use recommended type wall caps should never be used. - Ductwork must be vented to the outside. . 6“ PVC duct should be used when installing under a concrete . Each cooktop system. Finalize ductwork Install ductwork, airflow as shown.

  • Page 48: Duct Fittings

    Component Cooktop System 100’ maximum length CAUTION: home ventilation as a cooktop with a downdraft exhaust mechanism, may interrupt the proper flow of combustion air and exhaust required by fireplaces, gas furnaces, gas water heaters and other naturally vented systems.

  • Page 49: Gas And Electrical Supply

    If local codes allow, more than one cooktop on the same branch circuit. See local codes or the National Electrical Code for circuit demand loads. The downdraft vent component an integral variable-speed as required.
  • Page 50 Remove knobs “ Turn all control knobs to OFF position. and tm”m Carefully remove cooktop component straight up. Remove all grates, burner caps and vent covers from components, 1/4” nutdriver 5/16°...

  • Page 51: Installation Step

    When attaching gas to gas, gas to Halogen, Halogen, or grill to grill, place support brace as shown. chassiss;’oti One brace supplied braceto . Remove one screw from center of each cooktop equal-height Position brace and retighten screws. cookt@s (Repeat above steps for three cooktops.) Attaching...

  • Page 52: Step 7 Installation

    - Replace endcap with downdraftjoiner same three nuts. “ Attach downdraft downdraft vent if vent is at end of a cooktop - Place downdraft cutout. Attach one downdraft vent housing support brace “ to front of unit.

  • Page 53: Securing Cooktop(S) To Countefiop

    Diagram 53.1 Remove endcap on side of next cooktop “ “ Pre-tap holes in downdraft joiner driving supplied screws through holes and then backing out before installation. joining process later on. - Attach downdraftjoiner Securing “...

  • Page 54: Reorient Blower

    If necessary, the blower Installation direction, or relocated (continued) Step “ Remove filter from vent housing with Phillips screwdriver. Reorient blower o Remove blower side plate nutdriver and set aside. . Remove blower (four nuts) with 7/16“ socket wrench from inside vent housing and set aside. “...

  • Page 55: Cooktops

    . Replace blower side plate and secure 4 nuts using 5/1 6“ nut driver. . Reposition Install supplied Connect to cooktop Step ventilation Make sure regulator (Note flow direction Install manual shut-off valve in gas line in an easily accessible...

  • Page 56: Cooktops

    Branch C[rcuit +120V AC White or Gray Neutral Black -120VAC Bare or Green Llagram 56.2 between cooktop white lead to bare white lead* to branch circuit neutral bare conductor of cooktop lead). Frequency Voltage 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz...
  • Page 57 Electric Components: Assemble burners, Push in and turn each knob to high position. Step ctick sure each heating element ignition Gas Components: (Electrical “ Plug power cord into outlet. “ Assemble “ Check for proper ignition: - Push in one control position.

  • Page 58: Blowercontrol

    2 Phillips head screws Possible Remote Mounting Locations ulagram Mf.z To assure sufficient mounted directly in front of cooktop. Mounting Cabinet front location: downdra@ blowercontrol Note: Control box flange faces up. Center l/4° hole directly above 1 -5/8” hole. “...
  • Page 59 (continued) fI/ote: Control box flange faces toward cooktop. 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.
  • Page 60 Accessorykit installation (continued) Remove grate and knobs. “ “ Detach control downdraft Phillips screwdriver, deepwell socket. Confirm remote control cable to assure sufficient - Drill holes: – Wood must be 3/4” thick; shim or rout if necessary to achieve this dimension. “...
  • Page 61 NOTES...
  • Page 62 With the purchase of your new Monogram need information or assistance I!Home RepairSewice 801WE#ARES(801M32-2737) AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company~perated locations offer a.m. to 7:00 (7:00 convenience p.m.
  • Page 63 . Cracking of the glass cooktop due to thermal shock Discoloration of the glass cooktop . Wear off of the pattern on the glass...
  • Page 64 Generel Electric Company Louisville, KY 4%?25 Pub. S(). 49-8487 Part So. 164D!?966POI D-953-4994 6-94...

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