GE JGP633 User manual

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Installation 36sSealed Gas Cooktop
Instructions
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
•IMPORTANT ³Save these instructions
for local inspector’s use.
•IMPORTANT ³Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for
future reference.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
WARNING This appliance must be
properly grounded.
•
IMPORTANT ³Leak testing of the
appliance shall be conducted according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer and product failure due to improper
installation is NOT covered under warranty.
IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF
MASSACHUSETTS:
• This product must be installed by a licensed
plumber or gas fitter.
• When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they
shall be the T-handle type.
• A flexible gas connector, when used, must not
exceed 3 feet.
JGP633, JGP970, PGP966, ZGU36
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
WARNING If the information in these
instructions is not followed exactly, a fire, explosion
or gas leak may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance!
Do not install this product with an air curtain hood
or other range hood that operates by blowing air
down on the cooktop. This airflow may interfere
with operation of the gas burners resulting in fire or
explosion hazard.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL
GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance. Do not touch any
electrical switch; do not use any phone in your
building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
This cooktop has been design certified by CSA
International. You’ll find safety precautions in your
Owner’s Manual.
Read them carefully.
• Installation of this cooktop must conform with local
codes or, in the absence of local codes with the
National Fuel Gas Code,
• Be sure your cooktop is installed properly by a
qualified installer or service technician.
• To eliminate reaching over surface burners,
cabinet storage above burner should be avoided.
• Do not install the unit near an outside door or
where a draft may affect its use.
WARNING Disconnect all electrical power
at the main circuit breaker or fuse box before
installing.

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Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
This appliance must be supplied with the proper
voltage and frequency and connected to an
individual, properly grounded branch circuit,
protected by a circuit breaker or fuse having
amperage as noted on the rating plate.
We recommend you have the electrical wiring and
hookup of your cooktop connected by a qualified
electrician. After installation, have the electrician
show you where your main cooktop disconnect is
located.
Check with your local utilities for electrical codes
which apply in your area. Failure to wire your
cooktop according to governing codes could result
in a hazardous condition.
If there are no codes, your cooktop must be wired
and fused to meet the requirements of the National
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You can get a copy by writing:
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
In Canada your cooktop must be wired and fused
to meet the requirements of the Canadian Electrical
Code, CSA C22.1-02.
Be sure the installation of this product in a mobile
home conforms with the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR,
Part 3280.
If this standard does not apply, you must follow
the standard for Manufactured Home Installations,
ANSI A225.1 and Manufactured Home Installations,
Sites and Communities and ANSI/NFPA 501A or
with local codes.
You can get a copy of the Federal Standard by
Writing: Office of Mobile Home Standards
HUD Building
451 7th Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 24010
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
FOR INSTALLATION
MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED
PARTS INCLUDED
2 Hold
Down Brackets
Shut-Off Valve
Pipe Fittings
CSA-Approved Flexible Gas Line
3/8sMin. ID, 1/2sNPT Connection,
3-foot Maximum Length (Massachusetts Only)
Joint Sealant
Saber Saw
Pencil
Safety Glasses
1/8sDrill Bit & Electric or
Hand Drill
Ruler or Straightedge
Foam Tape
(Glass Top
Models Only)
2 Screws
Phillips-Head
Screwdriver
Pipe Wrench

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Installation Instructions
AWhen preparing cooktop opening, make
sure the inside of the cabinet and the
cooktop do not interfere with each other.
(See section on preparing the opening.)
BRemove packaging materials, grate boxes,
regulator with literature, and literature
package from the cooktop before beginning
installation.
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
CRemove Installation Instructions from
literature pack and read them carefully
before you begin.
Be sure to place all literature, Use and Care,
Installations, etc. in a safe place
for future reference.
DMake sure you have all the tools and
materials you need before starting the
installation of the cooktop.
EYour home must provide the adequate
electrical service needed to safely and
properly use your cooktop. (Refer to section
on electrical requirements.)
FWhen installing your cooktop in your home,
make sure all local codes and ordinances
are followed exactly as stated.
GMake sure the wall coverings, countertop
and cabinets around the cooktop can
withstand heat (up to 200°F) generated by
the cooktop.
Literature Package
Foam
Packaging
Cooktop
Grate boxes

1” Min. From Backwall
From Cutout
Center Line
Recommended
gas supply
location
PREPARING THE OPENING
1
MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING
MINIMUM CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS
3 3/4 MIN.
4RECOMMENDED GAS SUPPLY
LOCATION FROM BACKWALL
5MAKE SURE WALL COVERINGS,
COUNTERTOP AND CABINETS
AROUND COOKTOP CAN
WITHSTAND HEAT (UP TO 200°F)
GENERATED BY COOKTOP
13sMAX. Depth of unprotected
overhead cabinets 6sMIN. clearance from
cutout to side wall on the
right of the unit
18sMIN. height
from countertop to
nearest cabinet on
either side of unit
3-3/4sMIN. clearance from
cutout to side wall on the
left of the unit
30sMIN. clearance from countertop
to unprotected overhead surface
Wall covering,
cabinets and
countertop must
withstand heat
up to 200°F
2OVERALL COOKTOP DIMENSIONS
3CUTOUT DIMENSIONS OF
COUNTERTOP
To ensure accuracy, it is best to make a template
when cutting the opening in the counter.
Cooktop
33-11/16s
36s
3-3/16s
18-7/8s
19-1/8” width cut
16-15/16s
33-7/8”
length
of cut
2-1/4” Min. Between
cutout and the wall
behind the cooktop
2-1/2” Min. from
front edge of cutout
and front edge of
countertop
21s(21-1/4sMax. for
Glass Top models)
NOTE: Allow 7/16”
minimum vertical
clearance from the
cooktop bottom (or
3-5/8” minimum depth
from the countertop)
to any combustible
surfaces, such as a
cabinet drawer.
For island installation,
maintain 2-1/2 in.
minimum from cutout to front and back edge of
countertop. Maintain 3 in. minimum from cutout to
side edges of countertop.
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FOR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
ACT (ADA) FORWARD APPROACH
INSTALLATION ONLY:
Allow 5” minimum
depth between the
countertop and an
enclosure.
NOTE: The enclosure must be made of wood
material. Also, an access panel is required for the
electrical outlet, pressure regulator, shut-off valve,
hold-down brackets, and service.
7/16s
3-5/8s
DRAWER
5”
(3-1/16” on
Model ZGU36)
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE COOKTOP UNIT
1LOCATE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AND
GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE BENEATH
CABINET
Install a manual shut-off valve in the gas line in an
easily accessible location outside the cooktop. Be
sure you know how and where to shut off the gas
supply to the cooktop. Install the electrical outlet
12sbelow the countertop.
NEVER REUSE OLD
CONNECTORS WHEN
INSTALLING THIS
UNIT.
2PROTECT SURFACE OF COOKTOP
Place a towel or tablecloth onto the countertop.
Lay the cooktop upside down onto the protected
surface.
3ATTACH FOAM TAPE
(glass maintop models only)
Apply the foam tape around the outer edge
of the glass. Do not overlap the foam tapes.
4LOCATE MOUNTING PARTS
Remove the hold-down brackets from the literature
package.
5ATTACH BRACKETS TO COOKTOP
Remove the screw from the bottom of the cooktop
and screw the hold-down bracket
to the side of the cooktop unit. Repeat for opposite
side of cooktop.
6INSERT COOKTOP INTO CUTOUT
Insert the cooktop centered into the cutout opening.
Make sure the front edge of the countertop is
parallel to the cooktop. Make final check that all
required clearances are met.
Once the unit is in place, screw the hold-down
bracket into the cabinet sides to secure the unit
into place.
Shut-Off
Valve Electrical
Outlet 12s
Below
Countertop
Bottom of cooktop
Cloth under Cooktop
Cooktop
Pre-drilled
hole
Foam Tapes
Bottom
of Cooktop
Cooktop
Glass
Foam Tapes
Bottom of Cooktop
Cooktop Glass

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1PROVIDE ADEQUATE
GAS SUPPLY
This cooktop is designed to operate on natural gas
at 4sof water column manifold pressure and 7sof
water column (W.C.) supply pressure. It is shipped
from the factory set for natural gas. The convertible
pressure regulator supplied with the unit must
be connected in series with the manifold of the
cooktop and must remain in series with the supply
line regardless of whether natural or L.P. gas is
being used.
FOR PROPER OPERATION, THE MAXIMUM INLET
PRESSURE TO THE REGULATOR MUST BE NO MORE
THAN 14sOF WATER COLUMN PRESSURE. For
checking the regulator, the inlet pressure must
be at least 1sW.C.. (or 3.4 KPA) greater than the
regulator output setting. If the regulator is set for 4s
W.C. of water column pressure, the inlet pressure
must be at least 5sW.C. If the regulator is set for
10sW.C., the inlet pressure must be at least 11s
W.C.. The gas supply line to the cooktop should be
1/2sor 3/4spipe.
2INSTALL REGULATOR
NEVER REUSE OLD CONNECTORS WHEN
INSTALLING THIS COOKTOP.
WARNING Never reuse old
flexible connectors. The use of old flexible
connectors can cause gas leaks and personal
injury. Always use new flexible connectors when
installing a gas appliance.
To reduce the likelihood of gas leaks, apply teflon
tape or a thread compound approved for use
with Propane (LP) or Natural gases to all threaded
connections.
Screw a section of pipe onto
the inlet end of the pressure
regulator and install the
coupling.
3INSTALL REGULATOR ONTO
BURNER BOX BOTTOM
Screw the regulator
onto the burner
box bottom pipe
connection.
Make sure the
top of the regulator
is facing towards the
cabinet front, easily
accessible through
the cabinet doors.
4COMPLETE CONNECTION WITH A
COUPLING
Complete the
connection between
the regulator, pipe
coupling, and
the shut-off valve.
Pressure
Regulator
Pressure
Regulator
Shut-Off
Valve
Coupling
Electrical
Outlet 12s
Below
Countertop
Coupling
Pressure
Regulator
Shut-Off
Valve
Coupling
Electrical
Outlet 12s
Below
Countertop

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INSTALLATION OVER
BUILT-IN OVEN
See built-in oven installation for complete
installation instructions.
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CHECK FOR LEAKS
Before testing for leaks, make sure all burner knobs
are in the OFF position.
After connecting the cooktop to gas, check system
for leaks with a manometer. If a manometer is not
available, turn the gas supply on to the cooktop
and use a liquid leak detector at all joints and
connections to check for leaks.
Tighten all connections if necessary to prevent gas
leakage in the cooktop or supply line.
DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME TO CHECK FOR
LEAKS!
Disconnect the cooktop and its individual shut-off
valve from the gas supply piping system during any
pressure testing of that system at test pressures
greater than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
Isolate the cooktop from the gas supply piping
system by closing its individual shut-off valve
during any pressure testing of the gas supply
system at test pressures equal to or less than
1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
5sTo Center of
2sDia. Hole From
Countertop
2sDia. Hole
(20 7/8sfrom front
of Countertop to
Hole Center)
Cabinet Sides
90° Elbow

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1EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord. However, if you still
elect to use an extension cord, it is absolutely
necessary that it be a UL listed 3-wire grounding
type appliance extension cord and that the
current carrying rating of the cord in amperes be
equivalent to or greater than the branch circuit
rating. Such extension cords are obtainable
through your local appliance dealer.
IMPORTANT:(Please read carefully) FOR
PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED.
2ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND OUTLET
An adequate electrical supply and outlet must
be used to operate the electrical parts of your
cooktop.
AThe power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which must
be used with a properly grounded 3-hole
outlet with a standard 120 Volt, 60 cycle AC
household current.
BIf you do not have a 3-hole grounded outlet,
have a qualified electrician change your old
one.
CA grounding adaptor will be needed to convert
the old one until the outlet can be replaced.
This method is only temporary, and a qualified
electrician should test it to be sure it meets
requirements.
3
TWO-PRONG WALL RECEPTACLE
Where a standard 2-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to have it replaced with
a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove
grounding prong from the cooktop cord. Failure
to provide proper polarization may create a
hazardous condition.
NLEnsure proper
ground and
firm connection
before use
WARNING Disconnect all electrical power
at the main circuit breaker or fuse box before
installing.

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4USAGE SITUATIONS WHERE
APPLIANCE POWER CORD
WILL BE DISCONNECTED
INFREQUENTLY
For 15 amp circuit only. Do not use an adaptor
on a 20 amp circuit. Where local codes permit, a
TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly
grounded two-prong wall receptacle by the use of a
UL-listed adaptor available at most hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adaptor must be aligned with
the large slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the power cord.
CAUTION Attaching the adaptor ground
terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not
ground the appliance unless the screw is metal, and
not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded
through the house wiring. The customer should have
the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make
sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the
adaptor, always hold the adaptor with one hand. If
this is not done, the adaptor ground terminal is very
likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen,
DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has
again been established.
Usage situation where appliance power cord will be
disconnected frequently.
Do not use an adaptor plug in these situations
because disconnection of the power cord places
undue strain on the adaptor and leads to eventual
failure of the adaptor ground terminal. The customer
should have the 2-prong receptacle replaced with
a 3-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified
electrician before using the appliance.
Ensure proper ground and firm
connection before use
Align large
prongs/slots
Temporary Method
(Adaptor plugs not permitted in Canada)

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COOKTOP BURNERS
1ASSEMBLING THE COOKTOP
BURNERS
The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed. Be
careful not to push any cooktop controls while the
top of the burner is removed.
Do not remove the top or touch the electrode
of any burner while another burner is turned on.
Electrical shock might result.
AReplace the burner head onto the burner
base, making sure that the head is properly
oriented over the burner base and the
electrode. Make sure to place
the correct burner head on the correct burner
base and that the burner head sits level on
the burner base. The burner heads are not
interchangeable.
BPlace the burner
caps on the burner
heads, making sure
to place the correct
burner cap on the
correct burner
head. The burner
caps are not
interchangeable.
Make sure that the
burner caps are
properly seated on
the burner heads. Burner cap not properly seated
Burner cap properly seated
CMake sure the pins in
the burner heads
match the burner
base indentations
and that they are
properly seated in
them by rotating the
heads until they are
level.
Makesuretheslotin
theburnerhead
ispositioned
over the
electrode. The
burner cap has
three to four
pins. When
replacing the
cap, make
sure none of
the pins sits
in the stability
chamber.
Make sure the hole
in the burner head
assembly is positioned
over the electrode and
that the burner head is
fully inserted inside the
burner base. A small
gap between the base
and head is normal.
Locator
pins
Pin
indentations
Burner
base
Electrode
Burner head
Burner cap
Burner cap
Burner head
assembly
Burner
base
Electrode
Burner cap
Burner head
Burner base
Electrode
Stability
chamber