GE JGP637 Operating instructions

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Safety Instru_tions ........ 2-6
Operating Instru_tions
Cookware .................. S
Flame Size ................. 7
To Light a Burner ........... 7
Care and Cleaning
Burner Assemblies ............ 9
Burner Caps and Heads ...... 10
Burner (;rates .............. 11
Control I_mobs ............... 9
(;lass Cooktop ........... 19, 13
Stainless Steel Surfaces ....... 11
Ins'tallati on Instru_t ions .. 14-96
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 27
Consumer Support
Canada _'arranty ............ 33
Consumer Support .......... ,9,4
Product Registration ...... 99, 30
U.S. VFarrantv .............. 39
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label
trader the cooktop.
J(;P6 37
183D5580P150 49-85063-2 03-04JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
IMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE
The Califomb Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act requires the Governor of Califomb to
publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
Gasappliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon
monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete 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.
WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed exactly, afire or
explosion 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.
WHAT TO DO IF YOUSMELL 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 aqualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
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WARNING!
For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
Have the instafler show you the location of the cooktop gas shut-off valve and how to shut it
off ff necessa_
Hme your cooktop installed and properly
grounded by a qualified installe_; in
accordance with the Installation
Instructions. Any adjusunent and service
should be perfol_ned only by qualified gas
cooktop installers or service mchnicians.
Do not attempt to repair or rep]ace any
part of your cooktop unless it is specifically
recommended in fills manual. All other
service should be referred to a qualified
mchnician.
Plug your cooktop into a 190wolt
grounded outlet only. Do not remox>
the round grounding prong flom the
ping. If in doubt about the grounding
of the home electrical sysmm, it is your
personal responsibility and obligv_don to
have an ungrounded outlet replaced with
a properly grounded, threeq)rong outlet
in accordance with the National Electrical
Code. Do not use an extension cord with
this appliance.
Let file burner grams and other surthces
cool before touching them or leaving
them where children can reach them.
Be sure all packaging materials are
remoxed fiom the cooktop before
operating it to prexent fire or smoke
damag_ should the packaging material
ignite.
Be sure your cooktop is correctly
adjusmd by a qualified service technician
or installe[: This counter unit, as shipped
from the/aactory, can only be operamd
with natural gas. Do not uT to operate
it with I,P gas unless you follow file I,P
conversion instructions packed with
your cooktop.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
Do not ]era> children alone or unattended
where a cooktop is hot or in operation.
They could be seriously burned.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or
hang on the cooktop.
CAUTION."Items of interest m children
should not be stored in cabinets abox> a
cookmI>--children climbing on the
cookmp m leach imms could be seriously
ii_med.
Alwws kee I) wooden and plastic umnsils
and canned food a sad distance away flom
your cookmp.
Alwws kee I) combnsuble wall coxerings,
cuimins or drapes a saf> distance flom
your cookmp.
Ne_er wear loose-fitting or hanging
garments while using file appliance.
Be careflll when reaching for imms stored
in cabinets ox>r the cookmp. Flammable
mamrial could be ignimd if brought in
contact wifll flame or hot o\>,1 surfaces
and m W cause sex>re bums.
Teach children not m pl W with file conuols
or any other part of the cookmp.
For your safety, nexer use your appliance
for warming or heating the room.
Alwws kee I) dish towels, dishcloths, pot
holders and other linens a sad distance
flom your cooktop.
Do not store flammable materials near
a cookmp.
If cookmp is locamd near a window, do not
hang long curtains that could blow ox>r the
mp burners and create a fire hazard.
Do not store or use combustible mamrials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in tile vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate near
file cooktop.
Do not operam file burner without all
burner parts in place.
Do not place hot cookware on the glass
cookmp. This could cause glass m bleak.
Do not clean file cookmp with flammable
or x_latile cleaning fluids.
Do not clean the cookmp when file
appliance is in use.
Avoid scratching tim cookmp wifl_ shm])
instruments, or with rings and otherjeweh>
Nexer use the cooktop as a cutting board.
Do not use water on grease fires. Never
pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls
off: Smother a flaming pan on a surfi_ce
burner by coxering the pan complemly with
a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or fiat tray
Use a muldq)ml)ose &T chemical or foam-
type file extinguisher
Flaming glease outside a pan can be put
out 1)7' covering it with baking soda oi; if
available, by using a multi-pul])ose dU
chemical or foam-type fire extinguishen
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WARNING!
SURFACEBURNERS
Use proper pan size--avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat
bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. Toavoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large
enough to contain the food properly. This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous
accumulations of food, since heavy spattering or spillovers left on cooktop can ignite. Use pans
with handles that can be eas@ grasped and remain cooL
Alwavs use die LITE posit,ion when igniting
die top burners and make sure the 1)umers
haxe ignited.
Never leaxe tile surface burners
unattended at high flame setting:s.
Boilo_>5_ cause smoking and greasy
spillovers flint m W catch on fire.
Use only &T pot holders--moist or damp
pot holders on hot surfaces m W 5esuh in
burns flom smam. Do ,lot let pot holders
come near open flames when lifting
cookwase. Do ,lot use a rowel or oilier
bulky cloth in place of a pot holden Such
cloths can catch fire on a hot burnen
When using glass cookware, make sHI'e it
is designed for cooktop cooking.
To minimize the possibility of burns,
ignition of flammable mamrials and
spillage, turn cookware handles toward
the side or back of the cooktop without
exmnding ox_r adjacent 1)urners.
a]wavs t/sill tile surface burner controls
off before 5emoving cookware.
Careflflly watch foods being fl-ied at a high
flame setting.
Alwws heat fi_t slowly, and watch as it heats.
Do ,lot leaxe anv items on the cooktop.
If a combination of oils or fi_ts will be used
in flTing, stir mg_ther before heating or as
fitts meh slowlv.
Do not use a wok on the cooking surl_ace
if dse wok has a round metal ring dlat is
placed ox>r the burner gram to support
the wok. This ring acts as a heat trap, which
may damag> tile burner grate, and burner
head. Also, it may cause file burner to work
imi)ioperly. This may cause a carl)on
monoxide level abo_> that allowed by
cmxent standards, resulting in a heahh
hazard.
Foods for flTingshould be as dry as
possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture
on flesh fbods can cause hot fat to bubble
up and ox>r the sides of the pan.
Use tile least possible amount of fat for
eflbcdve shallow or deep-fiat flTing. Filling
tile pan too flfll of fiat can cause spillox>rs
when food is added.
Use a deep fi_tthem/omemr whenever
possible to prex>nt oveflseafing fat beyond
the smoking point.
Nexer t5T to mow a pan of hot fiat,
especially a deep l_atriTer X_'aituntil the l_at
is cool.
When piei)afing flaming foods under the
hood, turn file l_anon.
i,arge scratches 05 impacts to glass
cooktops can lead to broken 05 shattered
glass.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
SURFACEBURNERS
Adjust the top burner flame size so #does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware. Excessive
flame is hazardous.
Kee I) all plastics away flom the surPace
bniTlers.
If you smell gas, mm off the gas to the
cooktop and call a qualified service
mchnician. Nex_r use an open flame to
locam a leak.
To ax_id the possibility of a burn, alwws be
certain fllat the controls for all burners are
at die offposifion and all grams are cool
before atmmpdng m remox> d/era.
Ne_>r clean die cookmp snrl_ace when it is
hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fllmes
and wet cloths could cause smam bnlllS if
used on a hot surface.
Ne_>r lemejars or cans of fht drippings
on or near your cookmp.
Don't use alnminnnl foil to line burner
bowls. Misuse could result in a fire hazard
or damag_ to file cookmp.
Do not cover or block the area around
file cooktop knobs. This area must be kept
clear for proper _ntilation and burner
performance.
Clean only parts lismd in this Owner's
Manual.
Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the
cooktop can lead to damag> and improper
operation of the cooktop.
COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...
Cookmeatandpoultry thoroughly--meat toat least anINTERNALtemperatureof 160°Fandpoultry to at least
anINTERNALtemperatureof 180°ECookingto thesetemperaturesusuallypmtectsagainst foodboreeillness.
LPCONVERSIONKIT
Yourcooktop is shipped from the factory set to operate only with Natural Gas.
If you wish to use your cooktop wid_ Liquefied Petroleum (;as, you nmst follow the LP
comersion instructions packed with your cooktop.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Usingthecooktopburners. . CEA,,,ia.cescom
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
OFF
Ltr_
HI
eo suro you turn tho controlknob
to OFFwhon you finishcooking.
How to Light a Burner
Your cooktop burne_ are lit by electric
ignition, eliminating the need for
standing pilot lights with constanflv
burning flames.
Push the control knob in and ttlrn it
counte_vlockwise to the LITE position.
_dter the burner ignites, turn the knob to
a(!]ust the flame size. To turn the burner
Off', ttlrn the knob clockwise as flu" as it
will go, to the OFF position.
Incaseofapowerfailure,youcanlightthe
burnerswithamatch.Holda fit matchtothe
burner,thenpushinandturnthecontrolknob
totheLITEposition.Useextremecautionwhen
lightingburnersthisway Burnersin usewhen
anelectncalpowerfailureoccurswillcontinue
tooperatenormally
Donot operate the burner for an extended
period of time without cookwareon the grate.
Thefinish on the grate maychip without
cookware to absorbthehea_
Check to be surethe burneryou turnon is the
oneyou want to use.
Besuretheburnersandgratesarecoolbefore
youplaceyourhand,apotholder,cleaning
clothsorothermaterialsonthem.
Simmer and Power Burners (onsomemodels)
The fight rear and center rear burners
are best fi)r smaller pans and cooking
operations requiting carefully controlled
simmering conditions.
The fl'ont right burner is a high power
burner fi)r larger, pans and first, boilino
operations.
How to Select Flame Size
Forsab handling of cookware,never let the
flamesextend up thesidesof thecookware.
_Mm'h the flame, not the knob, as you
reduce heat. XA]mn first heating is
desired, the flame size on a gas burner
should match the cookware w)u are
using.
Haines larger than the bottom of the
cookware will not result in fi_ster heating
of the cookware and could be hazardous.

Usingthecooktopburners.
Use a flat-bottomed wok.
Wok This Way
Werecommendthatyouusea 14"orsmaller
fiat-bottomedwok.Makesurethewokbottom
sitsflatonthegrate.Theyareavailableat your
localretailstore.
Only a fiat-bottomed wok should be used.
Do not rise a I']at-bottoilled wok on a
support ring. Placing the ring over the
burner or grate Illav Catlse the btlFner
to work imi)roi)erly, resulting in carbon
monoxide levels above allowable
standards. This could be dangerous
to wmr health.
Stove TopGrills
Do not use stove toi _ ,grills on _our sealed
gas burneis. If you use tile stove top grill
on the sealed gas bumei; it will cause
incomplete combustion and can result
ill eN)osure to carbon monoxide levels
above allowable current standards.
Thiscanbehazardoustoyourhealth.
Cookware
Ahlmimlm: Medimn-weight cookware is
recommended because it heats quickly
and evenly: Most roods brown evenly ill
an altuninun/skillet. Use saucepans with
tight-fitting lids when cooking with
II/iniIllUIll aIl/O/lnts oJ[ watei:
Enamelware:Under some conditions,
tile enalllel of SOllle cookwaI'e Ill}IV
Inelt. Follow cookware illanulilctui'ei"s
reconmmndations tot cooking methods.
Glass: There are two types (ff glass
cookware: those for oven tlse onl``'
and those tot cooktop cooking
(saucepans, coffee and tea pots).
Glass conducts heat very slowly:
CastIron: If heated slowly, most
skillets will give safisfi_ctorv results.
Hea_roofGlassCeramic:Can be used
fin" either surfi_ce or oven cooking.
It conducts heat ,,'el'}' slowly and cools
very slowly: Check cookware
manufi_cmrer's directions to be sure it
C}lI1 be tlsed on }1 gas cooktop.
StainlessSteel: This metal alone has
poor heating properties and is usually
combined with coppei; ahuninunl
or other metals fin" improved heat
distribution. (_ombination metal skillets
usually work satisiactorilv if they are used
with mediunl heat as the mantflhcturer
i'e COIIlIl/ends.
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Home Canning tips
Be sure the canner is centered over
tile burnei:
Make sure tile canner is flat on tile
bottoIl/.
To prevent burns fl'om steam or heat,
rise Call[ion when canning.
Use redpes and procedures from
reputable sources. These are available
from manufi_cmreis such as Ball: and
Ken _':and tile Department of Agriculture
Extension Service.
Flat-bottoilled cannei3 ai'e
reconmlended. Use of water bath
canneis with rippled bottoms may
extend the time required to bring
tile water to a boil.

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Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.
How to Remove Packaging Tape
To assure no (lmnage is done to the finish
of the product, the safest way to remove
the adhesive left fl'om packaging tape on
new appliances is an application of a
household liquid dishwashing detergent,
mineral oil or cooking oil.
Appl.v _ith a sol) dofl_ and allow to soak.
Wipe (h T and then apply an appliance
polish to thoroughly clean and protect
the stmfi_ce,
NOTE."Theplastic tapemust be removedfromall
chrometnm.Itcannotbe removedif it isbakedon.
Control Knobs
(:lean up spatte_ with a damp cloth.
Renlove heavier soil with wmm, soap)'
watei:
Donot useabrasivesof anykindon thecontrol
panel
The control knobs may be removed fi)r
easier cleaning. To remove a knob, pull it
straight off the stem. X*\'ash the knobs in
soap and l_;Iter but do not soak.
Pull the knob straight off the stem.
Burnercad
_ Burnerheac
Sparkigniter
Sealed Burner Assemblies
Turn all controls OFFbefiwe removing
the burner parts.
The burner grates, caps and burner
heads can be lifted off, making them
easy to clean.
CAUTION:Donotoperatethe
burner without all burner parts in place.
The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed when
the burner head is remoxed. _._hen one burner is
turned to LITE,all the burners spark. Do not attempt
to disassemble or clean around any burner while
another burner is on. An electric shock may result,
which could Catlse VOtl to knock over hot cookware.
Burnerbo,a
CAUTION:DONOTOPERATETHE
BURNERWlTHOUTALL BURNER
PARTSIN PLACE
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Careand cleaning ofthecooktop.
Use a sewing needle or twist-tie
to unclog the small hole in the
burner head.
Burner Capsand Heads
NOTE: Before removing the burner caps
and heads, remember their size and
location. Replace them in the same location
after cleaning.
Burner caps
Lift off when cool. _'ash burner caps
in hot, soap} water and rinse with clean
water. 54m may scorn" with a plastic
scoulJng pad to relnoxe burned-on
tood particles.
Burnerheads
For proper ignition, make sm'e the
small hole in the secdon that fits oxer the
electrode is kept open. A sewing needle
or wire twist-tie works well to tmclog it.
Theshtsin theburnerheadsmustbekeptclean
at aft times for an even, unhampered flame.
Clogged or di_' bm'ner po_ts or
electrodes will not allow the bm'ner
to operate l)roperl_;,
Any spill on or arotmd an electrode must
be carefifllv cleaned. Take care to not hit
an electrode with an)_hing hard or it
could be damaged.
You should clean the burner caps and
bm'ner heads roufinel> especially after
bad spillove_s, which could clog the
openings in the bm'ner heads, i,ifi off
when cool.
To remove burned-on tood, soak the
bm'ner heads in a solution of mild liquid
detergent and hot water for 20-30
I/lintltes. For II/oI'e SttlbboFn stains_ rise
a toothbrush.
After cleaning
Before putting the burner caps and
heads back, shake out excess water and
then (h T them thoroughl) by ,setfino_ in
a wam_ oxen tor 30 minutes.
NOTE:Donotusesteelwoolorscouring
powderstodeantheburners.
Replacement
I),eplace burner heads over the electrodes
on the cooktop, in the correct locations
according to flmir size.
Mediurnhead Sn_ ead Sinai head
Mediumhead Largehead
Make sm'e the slot in the bm'ner head is
positioned o_er the electrode.
G
Replace the matching size caps onto the
heads. There is one large, two small and
t_o medium caps.
Mediumcap Smallcap Smallcap
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Mediumcap Largecap
Make sure that the heads and caps are
replaced in the correct locations.
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When replacing the grates, be sure
they're positioned securely over flTe
burners.
Burner Grates
I,ifl out when cool. (;rates should be
washed regularly and, of com_e, after
spilh)ve_. _'ash them in hot, soapy water
and rinse with clean water: When
replacing the grates, be Stli'e they aI'e
positioned securely over tile burne_.
Do not operate a burner for an extended
period of time without cookware on the
grate. Tile finish on tile grate may chip
without cookware to absorb tile heat.
To get rid of bm'ned-on fi_od, place tile
grates in a covered container; Add 1/4
cup ammonia and let them soak several
hom_ or overnight. _'ash, rinse well
and dry.
_Mthough tile)' are durable, tile grates
will gradually lose their shine, regardless
ot the best care you can give them. This is
due to their continual exposure to high
temperatures. You will notice this sooner
with lighter color grates.
NOTE."Donot clean thegrates in a self-cleaning
oven.
Stainless Steel Surfaces (onsomemodels)
Do not use a steel-wool pa& it will
scratch the surface.
[]
[]
[]
[]
Shake bottle well.
Place a small amo/mt of CEIL_IA
BP.YTE '_Stainless Steel Appliance
Cleaner on a damp cloth or damp
paper towel.
Clean a small area, rubbing with
the grain of the stainless steel if
aI)plicable.
Dry and buffwith a clean (h_, paper
towel or soft cloth.
[] Repeat as necessary:
NOTE:If a mineral oil4)ased stainless steel
appliance cleaner has been used before
to clean tile appliance, wash tile surli_ce
with dish soap and water prior to using
the CEI_]A BRYTE ')Stainless Steel
Appliance Cleanei: _Mtei" washing tile
sm_fi_ce with dish soap and water; use a
generous amo/mt of CEI_dM A BRYTE <')
Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner to
clean the appliance.
To Order
To order CEI_d_A BRYTE '_Stainless
Steel Appliance Cleane_; please call el:u"
t()ll-ti'ee number:
National Parts Center 800.626.2002
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CERAMA BRYTE "_
Stainless Steel Appliance
Cleaner .................. # PM10X311
IMPORTANT"Donothft thecooktop.Lifting
thecooktopcanleadto damageandimproper
operationof thecooktop.
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Cleaningtheglasscooktop.(o0somemodels)
Cleanyourcooktopafter
each spill Use CERAMA
BRYTE®CeramicCooktop
Cleaner.
Normal Daily Use Cleaning
ONLY use CEIL_d¥IA BRYTE _'Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner on the glass cooktop.
Other creams may not be as eflecfi',e.
To maintain and protect the smtilce el
yore" glass cooktop, tollow these steps:
[] Betore using the cooktop lot the
fi_t time, remo_e the burner grates
and clean it with CER_dMA BRYTE ')
Ceramic (_ooktop Cleane_: This
helps protect the top and makes
clemmp easier:
[] Daily use of CEIL_d_g__BRYTE <_'
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner will hel I)
kee I) the cooktop looking new.
[] Shake the cleaning cream well.
Apply a t0w drops Of CEIL_/IA
BRYTE <':Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
directly to the cooktop.
[] Use a paper towel or CEIL_dVIA
BRYTE <_>Cleaning Pad tot Ceramic
Cooktoi)s to clean the entire
cooktop SUI]ilce.
[] Use a dr) cloth or paper towel
to remo',e all cleaning residue.
No need to rinse.
NOTE:It is veryi?nportantthat youDONOT
heat thecooktopuntil it hasbeencleaned
thoroughly
IMPORTANT"Donotlift thecooktop.Lifting
thecooktopcanleadtodamageandimproper
operationof thecooktop.
UseaCERAMABRYTE_Cleaning
PadforCeramicCooktops.
Burned-On Residue
WARNING: DAMAGE to your glass surface
may occur if you use scrub pads other than
those recommende_
[] Allow the cooktop to cool.
[] Remo',e the burner grates and
spread a few drops of CEIL_d_4A
BRYTE _>Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
on the entire bm'ned residue area.
[] Using the included CEIL_IA
BRYTE <_>Cleaning Pad fi)r Ceramic
Cooktops, mb the residue area,
ali))lying, , pressm'e as needed.
[]
[]
If any residue remains, repeat the
steps listed above as needed.
For additional protection, atter
all residue has been remo',ed,
polish the entire surtace with
CEI_d¥1A BRYTE :Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner and a paper towel.
TheCERAMABRYTE_Ceramic
Cooktop Scraper and all
recommended suppfies are
available through our Parts Cente_
See instructions under "ToOrder
Parts" section on next page.
NOTE:Do not use a dull or
nicked blade.
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Heavy, Burned-On Residue
[] Allow the cooktop to cool.
[] Use the CERAMA BRYTE <_'
Ceramic (_ooktop Scraper at
approximately a 45 ° angle against
the glass surfilce and scrape the
soil, It will be necessary to apply
I)I'eSStlI'e 10 the I'_lZOI" SCI'_lI)eI" in
order to remove the residue.
[] After scra )in(* with the
' I &
CERAMA BRYTE <_'Ceramic
Cooktop Scraper, spread a few
drops of (;EI_d_<IA BRYTE <':
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the
entire burned residue area. Lrse the
CEI_d_<IA BRYTE _>Cleaning Pad to
remove any remaining residue.
[] For additional protection,
after all residue has been
removed, polish the entire
sm'iace with CEIL_dMA BRYTE ')
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
and a paper towel.

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Metal Marks and Scratches
[] Be careful not to slide pots and
pans across your cooktop. It will
leave inetal inarkings on the
cooktop surface.
These inarks are reinowd)le using
the CEI_d_JlA BRYTE (: Ceraniic
Cooktop Cleaner with the CEI_d_/A
BRYTE '_Cleaning Pad for Ceramic
Cooktops.
[] If pots with a thin oxerlay of
ahuninuin or Col)per are allowed
to bi)il dry; the overlay niav leave
black discoloration on the
cooktop.
This should be reinoved
iininediatelv before heating
again or the discoloration
Ill'IV be l)ei'i//allellt.
WARNING: Carefully check the bottom of
pans for roughness that would scratch
the cooktop.
Glasssurface--potential forpermanent damage.
Our testing shows that if
you are cooking high sugar
mixtures such as jelly or
fudge and have a spillover,
it can cause permanent
damage to the glass surface
unless the spillover is
immediately removed.
Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic
[] Turn off all surface burners and,
with an oxen Initt, reinoxe hot
pans and grates.
[] An) reinaining spilloxer should be
left until the surfi_ce of the cooktop
has cooled.
[] Wearing an ()veil Initt:
a. Use the CERAMA BRYTE :
Cerainic Cooktop Scraper
to move the spill to a cool area
on the cooktop.
b. Reinove the spill with
papei" towels.
] Don't use the surface units again
until all of the residue has been
coinpletely reinoved.
NOTE: If pitting or indentation in the glass
surface has already occurred, the cooktop
glass wifl have to be replaced. In this case,
service will be necessary
To Order Parts
To order CElLed'vIA BRYTE '_(_ei'ainic
Cooktop (2leaner and the CEI_L_MA
BRYTE <')Cerainic Cooktop Scrai)er,
please call our toll-free nuinber:
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CERAMA BRYTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner ......... _ WXI OX300
CERAMA BRYTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Scraper ........ _ WXTOX0302
Kit ..................... # WBSOTTO054
(Kit includes cream, cleaning pad and
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CERAMA BRYTE®Cleaning Pads for
Ceramic Cooktops ....... # WXTOX350
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I Installation Instructions 136" Sealed Gas Cooktop I
I If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visitourWebsiteat:vwvw.GEAppliances.com I
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.
CAUTION: Before you begin--read these
instructions completely and carefully.
•IMPORTANT--Save these instructions for
local inspector's use.
•IMPORTANT--OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING
CODES AND ORDINANCES.
• Note to Installer--Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer--Keep these instructions
and conversion kit for future use.
•Note--This appliance must be properly
grounded.
•IMPORTANT: Leak testing of the appliance
shall be conducted according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
• Skill level--Installation of this appliance
requires basic mechanical skills.
•Proper installation is the responsibility of
the installer.
•Product failure due to improper installation
is not covered under the Warranty.
PARTS INCLUDED
2 Screws Foam Tape 2 Hold Down
Brackets
Regulator
CONVERSION KIT
5 LP/
Propane
Orifices Conversion
Instructions
Conversion
Label
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MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED
Pipe Fittings J
Joint Sealant Shut Off
Valves
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
1/8" Drill Bit &
Electric or
Hand Drill
Pipe Wrench
Ruler or
Straightedge
Flat-Blade Screwdriver
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Pencil Saber Saw

Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR SAFETY
WARNING!!
If the information in this manual
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!
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL
GAS:
•Open windows.
• Extinguish any open flame.
• 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.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Installation of this cooktop must conform with
local codes, or in the absence of local codes,
with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA.54, latest edition. In Canada,
installation must conform with the current
Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-
B149.1 or the current Propane Installation
Code, CAN/CGA-B149.2, and with local
codes where applicable. This cooktop has
been design-certified by CSA International
according to ANSI Z21.1, latest edition and
Canadian Gas Association according to
CAN/CGA-I.1 latest edition.
As with any appliance using gas and
generating heat, there are certain safety
precautions you should follow. You will find
these precautions in the Important Safety
Information section in the front of this manual.
Read them carefully.
• 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.
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Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
This Appliance must be electrically
grounded. Check with your local codes which
apply in your area. If no local codes apply, the
National Electrical Code, ANSl/NFPA No.
70-Latest Edition must be followed. Write to:
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
In Canada, electrical grounding must be in
accordance with the current CSA C22.1
Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and/or local
codes. See Installation--Electrical Connections
in this section.
Be sure the installation of this cooktop 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 ANSl/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
-& WARNING!
INSTALLATION
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and
cabinets around the cooktop can withstand heat
generated by the cooktop up to 200°R
Avoid placing cabinets above the cooktop. To
reduce the hazard caused by reaching over
the open flames of operating burners, install a
ventilation hood over the cooktop that projects
forward at least 5" beyond the front of the
cabinets.
-& WARNING!
INSTALLATION SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
The ventilating hood must be constructed of
sheet metal not less than 0.0122" thick. Install
above the cooktop with a clearance of not less
than 1/4" between the hood and the underside
of the combustible material or metal cabinet.
The hood must be at least as wide as the
appliance and centered over the appliance.
Clearance between the cooking surface and
the ventilation hood surface MUST NEVER BE
LESS THAN 24 INCHES.
EXCEPTION: Installation of a listed microwave
oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall
conform to the installation instructions packed with
that appliance.
• If cabinets are placed above the cooktop,
allow a minimum clearance of 30" between the
cooking surface and the bottom of unprotected
cabinets.
If a 30" clearance between cooking surface
and overhead combustible material or metal
cabinets cannot be maintained, protect the
underside of the cabinets above the cooktop
with not less than 1/4" insulating millboard
covered with sheet metal not less than 0.0122"
thick. Clearance between the cooking surface
and protected cabinets MUST NEVER BE
LESS THAN 24 INCHES.
The vertical distance from the plane of the
cooking surface to the bottom of adjacent
overhead cabinets extending closer than 1" to
the plane of the cooktop sides must not be less
than 18". (See the Preparing the Opening
section.)
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.
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Installation Instructions
Pre-lnstallation Checklist
Remove packaging materials, literature
package and the conversion kit from the
cooktop before beginning installation.
Literature Package
Styrofoam
Packaging
Cooktop _[
Remove packaging tape. To assure
no damage is done to the finish of the
product, the safest way to remove the
adhesive left from packaging tape on
new appliances is an application of
a household liquid dishwashing
detergent, mineral oil or cooking oil.
Apply with a soft cloth and allow to
soak. Wipe dry and then apply an
appliance polish to thoroughly clean
and protect the surface.
NOTE: The plastic tape must be
removed from all chrome trim. It
cannot be removed if it is baked on.
Be sure to place all literature and
the conversion kit in a safe place
for future use.
Make sure you have all the tools and
materials you need before starting the
installation of the cooktop.
When 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.)
Your home must provide the adequate
electrical service needed to safely and
properly use your cooktop. (Refer to
section on electrical requirements.)
When installing your cooktop in your
home, make sure all local codes and
ordinances are followed exactly as
stated.
Make sure the wall coverings,
countertop and cabinets around the
cooktop can withstand heat (up to
200°F) generated by the cooktop.
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Installation Instructions
PREPARING H OPENING
The following MINIMUM clearance
dimensions must be maintained.
13" MAX. Depth
of unprotected
overhead cabinets Ill°''°'"
clearance from
L_"_ !__ Ill/cutout to side
C_ ] [//wall on the right
J I ][/I oftheunit
Iclearance from ! /l ,18" MIN.
Icountertop to =/1/ he ght from
I unprotected I /911 countertop to
overhead surface _.j. j [ nearest cabinet on
_either side of unit
33/4"
_ !lclearan_efrom
cutout to side
wall on the left
of the unit
Overall cooktop dimensions
19" _
Cutout dimensions
of the countertop
To insure accuracy, it is best to make _
a template when cutting the opening
in the counter.
2114" Min/.
Between cutout
and the wall behind
the cooktop
21/2" Min.
from front edge
of cutout
and front edge
of countertop
19 1/8" width of cut
The recommended Gas Supply
Location from the backwall.
9"
Recommended
gas supply
location,
1" Min. From Backwall
/_ From Cutout
JCenter Line
Make sure the wall coverings,
countertop and cabinets around the
cooktop can withstand heat (up to
200°F) generated by cooktop.
__n_V_'nn#'
countertop I
must withstand I
heat up_
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Installation Instructions
Installing the Cooktop Unit
I-_ Protect the Surface
of the Cooktop
Place a towel or tablecloth onto the countertop.
Lay the cooktop upside down onto the protected
su rface.
ClothunderCooktop
[B--2-]Locate The Mounting Parts
Remove the hold down
brackets from the
literature package.
[B--_ Insert Cooktop Into Cutout
Insert the cooktop centered into the cutout
opening. Make sure the front edge of the
countertop is parallel to the cooktop. The unit
must rest on the metal flange around the
burner box. Make final check that all required
clearances are met.
[B--_ Attach the Adhesive Strip
(Glass Top Models Only)
Attach the adhesive strip around the maintop
glass as close to the edge as possible.
Cooktop
Burner
Box
Outer edge
of glass bottom
Adhesive Strips
to outer edge
of glass
Countertop
I-B-_ Attach Brackets
Insert the hold down
brackets in the slots on
each side of the unit.
Mounting
[B--_ Secure Cooktop to Cabinet
Once the unit is in place, screw the hold
down bracket into the cabinet sides to secure
the unit into place.
Mounting
Slot
Burner Box
Sides
I
Cabinet
Sides
"'÷° _Use suitable
fasteners for
anchoring in
cabinet sides

Installation Instructions
Installing the Cooktop
I_--1]Provide Adequate Gas
Supply
This cooktop is designed to operate on natural
gas at 4" of water column 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 14" OF WATER
COLUMN PRESSURE. For checking the
regulator, the inlet pressure must be at least
1" (or 3.4 KPA) greater than the regulator
output setting. If the regulator is set for 4" of
water column pressure, the inlet pressure
must be at least 5". If the regulator is set for
10", the inlet pressure must be at least 11".
The gas supply line to the cooktop should be
1/2" or 3/4" pipe.
Locate the electrical outlet
and the Gas Shut Off valve
beneath the cabinet.
NEVER REUSE
OLD CONNECTORS
WHEN INSTALLING
THIS UNIT. I ;'_J
II
I
Shut Off
Valve -- I Electrical
I Outlet
-1 1 12" Bel°w
Countertop
Install a manual shutoff 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 12" below the countertop.
Installing the 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.
Screw a section of pipe
onto each end of the
pressure regulator. Pressure 1
Regulator
To reduce the likelihood of gas leaks, apply
teflon tape or a thread compound approved
for use with LP or natural gases to all
threaded connections.
Install the regulator onto
the burner box bottom
Screw the
regulator and
pipe connection
into the burner
box bottom.
Make sure the
top of the
regulator is
facing toward
the cabinet front,
easily accessible
through the
cabinet doors.
I
I
Pressure _t
Regulator
Shut Off q_
Valve u1_
LI
I
IElectrical
I Outlet
II 12" Below
Countertop
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