GE JGP989 Original instructions

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Safety Instructions .... 2-7
Operating Instructions
Downdraft Vent System . .l 0
Features .............. 8
(;as Surface Burners ..... 9
Using Your Cooktop .... 10
Care and Cleaning
Burner Assemblies ..... l l
Burner Caps and Heads . .11
Burner Grates and
Vent Grille ............ 12
Control Knobs ........ 13
Glass Surface ....... 13, 14
Vent Filter . ........... 12
Installation Instructions
Ductwork ....... 19-22, 27
Electrical
Connections .... 23, 28, 29
Exhaust Blower Ratings .21
Final Assembly ........ 30
Installing
the Cooktop ....... 25-28
Installing the Gasket .... 24
Power Supply ......... 23
Preparation ........ 17-19
Safety Precautions ...... 15
Unpacking
the Cooktop ....... 16, 24
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbers on a label
under the cooktop, on the side
of the vent chamber:
Troubleshooting
Tips .............. 31,32
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..... 36
Product
Registration ........ 33, 34
_4'arranty ............. 35
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iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMAtiON.
READALLiNSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING
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.
WARNING:If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire 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.
-WHATTODOIF YOUSMELLGAS
_:_'iDo not try to light any appliance.
i_i:iDo not touch any electrical switch; do not use
any phone in your building.
i_i:iImmediately 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.
GAS-FIRED
LJ:;TED
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IMPORTANTSAFETYNOtiCE
The California Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act requires the Governor of California to
publish alist 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.
SAFETYPRECAUtiONS
Have the installer show you the location of the cooktop gas shut-off valve and how to shut #off
ff necessary.
_]_;;Hm_ your cooktop installed and ploperly
grounded by a qualified installe_; in
accordance with the Installation
Instructions. Any adjusnnent and service
should be performed only by qualified gas
cooktop installers or service technicians.
i_:i::Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your cooktop unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
service should be ret_xTed m a qualified
mchnician.
_?:,:i,ocam fire cooktop out of kitchen traffic
pafll arrd out of drafty locations to prex_nt
poor burner perfox_nance.
_?i::Plug your cooktop irrto a 190_\olt
gTounded outlet only. Do not remove the
round grounding prong flom tire plug.
If iradoubt about the grounding of the
home elecuical sysmm, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to have an
ungrounded outlet replaced with a
properly gaounded, three-prong outlet in
accordance with the National Elecuical
Code. Do not use an exmnsion cord with
this appliance.
;_?:':let the burner grams and other surlaaces
cool betbxe touching them or leaving
them where children can reach flxem.
_fi:,:Be sure all packaging materials are
remoxed flom tire cooktop betbre
operating it to prevent fire or smoke
damag> should the packaging material
ignite.
_i;;Be sure your cooktop is conecdy adjusted
by a qualified service mchnician or installer
fox the wpe of gas (natural or I,P) which
is to be used. Your cooktop can be
corrxerted fox use with either type of gas.
See tire Installation Instructions in the
I,P Corrx>rsion Kit.
WARNING: xesea ,xs,rrre,r,sre.s,
be made by a qualified service technician
in accordance with the manut_acturer's
irrstructions arrd all codes arrd
requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction. Failure to tbllow these
insuucfions could xesult in serious inju U
or property damage. The qualified
agency perforating this work assumes
responsibility fox the corwersion.
;_?:':Do not leave children alone or unattended
whexe a cooktop is hot or in operation.
They could be seriously burned.
;_?:':Do not allow arryone to climb, stand or
hang on the cooktop.
_;:Do not operam or clean your cooktop if
the glass is broken or cracked. Cleaning
solutions arrd spilloxers could peneuam the
broken cookmp and cream a risk of
electxic shock. (;all fox service immediately
if the cookmp glass b_eaks or cracks.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
_CAUtiON: Items of interest to
children should not be stored ill cabinets
aboxe a cooktop--<hildren climbing on tile
cooktop to reach items could be seriously
iIOnied.
E:,IAlways kee I) wooden and plastic utensils
and canned food a safe distance away flom
your cooktop.
E:,:Always kee I) combustible wall coxerings,
cnrtains or drapes a safe distance flom
your cooktop.
_::Never wear loose-fitting or hanging
gam_ents while nsing file appliance.
Be careflfl when reaching tbr items stoied
ill cabinets ox>r the cookmp. Flammable
mamrial could be ignimd if brought in
contact with flame or hot surPaces and
nlaV cause severe bnrlls.
E:,:Teach children not to play with tile controls
or any other part of the cooktop.
_]{_For your safety, nmer use your appliance
tbr warming or heating tile room.
_: Always kee I) dish towels, dishcloths, pot
holders and other linens a safe distance
flom yonr cooktop.
_{_Do not store flamn/able materials near
a cooktop.
_{_:Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in rile vicinity of this or any oilier
appliance.
_{_Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate on or
near tile cooktop.
_{_Do not operate tile bunler without all
burner parts in place.
_{_Do not place hot cookware on tile glass
cooktop. This could cause glass to break.
_{_Do not clean tile cooktop with flammable
or xolatile cleaning fluids.
_{_Do not clean tile cooktop when tile
appliance is ill use.
_{_A\oid scratching tile cooktop wid_ shaq)
instrmnents, or with rings and otherje_h y.
'_!{?Nexer use tile cooktop as a cutting board.
_7_:Do not use wamr on grease fires. Never
pick up a flaming pan. Turn file conuols
off'. Smother a flaming pan on a surface
burner by co_fing the pan complemly with
a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or fiat tra>
Use a multi-puq)ose di T chemical or
foam-type file extinguisher
Flaming grease outside a pan call be put
out by covering it wifll baking soda oi, if
available, by nsing a muhi-pull)ose dU
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher
WARNING:-rereduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock, or injury to persons, observe the
following:
A. Use tiffs unit only in die manner intended
by die manuflmmrer If you have qnesfions,
contact tile manufltcmre_:
B. Be%re servicing or cleaning dm unit,
switch power off at service panel.
C. When cutting or drilling into wall or
ceiling do not damage electrical wiring
and other hidden utilities.
D. Ducted fans must always be xented to
tile outdoors.
E. To reduce tile risk of fire, use only metal
ductwork.
E Do not flame foods on the cooktop. If you
do flame foods under tile hood, mrn tile
iqan on,
WARNING:-rereducetheriskera
cooktop grease fire:
A. Kee I) l%l, fihers and greaseqaden surfaces
clean.
B. Always [/lIrl \>nt ON when cooking at
high heat.
C. Use high setting:s on cooktop only when
necessary. Heat oil slowly on low to
medium setting.
D. Don't leave the cooktop unattended
when cooking.
E. Always use cookware and utensils
appropriate for tile type and amount
of food being plepaIed.
CAUTION:Forgeneral ventilating use
only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or
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GLASSCOOKTOPSURFACEronsomemode/s)
Use care when touching the glass cooktop surface. Theglass surface of the cooktop will retain heat
after the controls have been turned off.
_{::Avoid sciatching tile glass cooktop surface.
Tile glass sn,fitce call be scratched with
items such as shal 1) instFuments, iings or
othei]eweli T and lix>ts on clothing.
_fi:.:i,arge scratches oF impacts m glass
cookmps can lead to bioken oi shatmied
gJass.
_{:_Do not operam tile cookmp if file glass is
broken. Spilloxel_s or cleaning solution m W
penetram a b*oken cookmp and create a
iisk of elecuical shock. Contact a qualified
technician immediately should your glass
cookmp surface become b,oken.
_i:.:Nexei use the glass cookmp surfi_ce as a
cutting boaFd.
_i:.:Do ,lot place or store items that can melt
oF catch fiie on tile glass cookmp smface,
even when it is not being used.
_i:.:Be caiefld when placing spoons or otheF
stifling utensils on glass cooktop surPace
when it is in use. Tiley m W become hot
and could cause l)urns.
_{:_Clean tile cooktop smfitce with caution.
If a wet spong> oF cloth is used to wipe
spills on a hot su,iCace, be caFefld m ax_id
smam bnFrls. Some cleaners can produce
noxious fllmes if applied to a hot smface.
NOTE: _A'eiecommend that you a_id
wiping any sm_face aieas until they hme
cooled and file indicamF light has g_ne
off: SugaF spills ate tile exception m this.
Please see gleaning the glass cooktop
surface sect.ion.
_{::When file cooktop is cool, use only
CERAMA BRYTE c'oCeramic Cooktop
CleaneF and tile CERAMA BRYTE '_>
Cleaning Pad to clean tile cooktop.
_i:.:To ax_id possible damage to tile cooking
sm_face, do *lot apply cleaning cFeam to tile
glass surface when it is hot.
_i:.:AfteF cleaning, use a d Ucloth oF papeF
towel to iemoxe all cleaning cFeam iesidue.
_i:.:Read and follow all insuucdons and
warnings on tile cleaning cream labels.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
SURFACEBURNERS
Use proper pan size--a void 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 easily grasped and remain cool.
_f;Always use file LITE position when igniting
the top burners and make sure file burners
haw ignited.
J; Nexer leax_ file surface burners unatmnded
at high flame setfing:s. Boiloxers cause
smoking and g_easy spilloxers fllat may
catch on file.
_{:_Use only d Upot holders--moist or damp
pot holders on hot surl_aces may Iesult in
burlls flom smam. 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 holden Such
cloths can catch file on a hot bumen
;_:iiWhen using glass cookware, make sure
it is designed for cookmp cooking.
_{:_To minimize the possibility of buYlls,
ignition of flammable mamrials and
spillage, tUI'll cookwaIe handles reward
the side or cenmr of the cooktop without
exmnding oxer adjacent burners.
_{:_Alwws turn the surl_ace burner conuols off"
before iemoving cookware.
J; Carefllllv watch foods being flied at a high
flame setting.
J; Alwws heat l_atslowly and watch as it heats.
J; Do not leave any imms on file cooktop.
Tile hot air from the \_nt m W ignite.
flammable items and will increase pressure
in closed containers, which m W cause
them to burst.
J; If a combination of oils or fats will be used
in flTing, sfis tog>ther before heating or as
fats meh slowly.
J; Do not use a wok oi1 die cooking surface
if file wok has a round metal ring that is
placed ox>r file burner grate, to support
file wok. This ring acts as a heat trap, which
m W damag> the burner grate and burner
head. Also, it m W cause the burner to
work improperly. This may cause a carbon
monoxide le\el abo_> that allowed by
cmwent standards, resulting in a hea]th
hazard.
J; Foods for flTing should be as dry as
possible. Frost oi1 flozen foods or moisun_e
on flesh foods can cause hot l_atto bubble
/lI) and oxer the sides of the pan.
_:f_':Use file least possible amount of fat for
eflectixe shallow or deep-fat flTing. Filling
the pan too fllll of tht can cause spillo_>rs
when food is added.
_?{:_Use a deep l_at themlonmmr whenever
possible to pre_>nt oveflleafing fi_t beyond
the smoking point.
_?{:_Nex>r u T to move a pan of hot fat,
especially a deep fi_triTer VVaittmfil the fi_t
is cool.
_?{:_Do not flame tbods oi1 the cooktop. If you
do flame foods under the hood, turn file
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SURFACEBURNERS
Adjustthe bumerflame s_e so #does notextendbeyondthe edge ofthe cookware. Excessiveflame
_hazardous.
_]_:_Do not ]eme plastic items on the cooktoI>--
they may melt if left too close to file \ent.
;_i:,:Keep all plastics away from tile sur/aace
bill-tiers.
_{:_If you smell gws, ttlI'/l Off tile gas to tile
cookmp and call a qualified service
mchnician. Nexer use all open flame to
locam a leak.
;;; To ax_id the possibility of a burrl, always be
certain that tile controls for all bulilers are
at the off"position and all grams are cool
before atmmpting to remoxe them.
_?{:_Nexer clean tile cookmp stli/_tce when it is
hot. Some cleaners produce noxious flmles
and wet cloflls could cause smam btlFfls if
used on a hot surPace.
_t;:_Ne_er ]emejars or cans of/_t drippings
on or near your cooktop.
;_i:,:Do not use aluminum foil under btn-/ler
gxams. Misuse could iesu]t ill a file hazard
or damage to tile cooktop.
;_i:,:Do not coxes or block the area around
file cooktop knobs. This area must be kept
clear for proper xenfilafion and burner
performance.
_:_Clean only parts listed ill this Owner's
Manual.
COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...
Cookmeat andpoultry thoroughly--meat to atleast an INTERNALtemperatureof 160°Fandpoultry toat least
an INTERNALtemperatureof 180°ECookingto thesetemperaturesusuallyprotectsagainstfoodbomei#ness.
CONVERTINGTOLPGAS(or converting back to natural gas from LP)
This cooktop leaves the factory set for use with natural gas.
If you want to com_rt to LP gas, die comersion must be perforated by a qualified LP gas
insta]lei:
Tile conversion instructions, conversion sticker and LP olJfices call be found attached to tile
cooktop next to tile pressure regulator.
Tilere is a second set of instructions included ill tile eme]ope containing tile product wiring
diagrams on tile side of tile cooktop. Keep these instructions and tile olifices in case you want
to comert back to natural gas.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Featuresofyourcooktop.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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Feature Index onpage
O Vent Grille 12
Vent Filter (located under the vent grille) 12
Simmer Spillproof Burner 9, 11
Spillproof Burners 9, 11
0High Power Spillproof Burner 9, 11
OVent Control 10
O Surface Burner Controls 9
0Glass Cooktop Surface 13, 14
Cast-Iron Burner Grates 12
_) Vent Grille Gasket 12, 13, 14
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Usingthegas surfaceburners, gecom
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Push the control knob down and
turn it to the LITEposition.
How to Lighta Gas Surface Burner
Push the control knob down and mrn it
to tile LITE position.
You will hear a little clicking noise>--the
sound of the electric spark igniting the
bt/I'neI',
Turn tile knob to a(!iust tile flame size.
If the knob stms at LITE,it will continue
to click.
When one burner is tttnmd to LITE,
all the burners spark. Do not attempt to
disassemble or clean arotmd anv btm_er
while another bm'ner is on. An electric
shock may result, which could cause you
to knock over hot cookware.
Sealed Gas Burners
Tile smaller bm'ner (right rear position)
will give the best simmer results, It offers
predse cooking pe_mmance fi)r delicate
fi)ods, such as sauces or toods which need
to cook over low heat tot a long time.
It can be turned down to a ve_' low
simm er setting.
Tile other burners are higher powered
and will bring liquids to a boil quicker,
especially with the use of a lid.
How to Select Flame Size
Forsafehandlingofcookware,neverlettheflames
extendupthesidesof theco&ware,
_'atch tile flame, not tile knob, as you
reduce heat. The flame size on a gas
burner should match tile cookware vou
are using.
An) flame larger than tile bottom of tile
cookware is wasted and only seYt es to
heat tile handle.
In Case of Power Failure
In case of a power fililm'e, you can light
tile gas S/li'iilce b/llllei's on VO/lI"cooktop
with a match. Hold a lit match to tile
bume_; then push in and mrn tile control
knob to tile LITEposition. Use extreme
caution when lighting bm'ne_s this wa>
Stwthce burners in use when an electrical
power tililm'e occms will continue to
operate mmnallv:
IN CASE OFA POWERFAILURE,THE
VENTILATIONSYSTEM WILLNOT OPERATE.
Before Lighting a Gas Burner
iJi::Make sm'e all grates on tile cooktop
are in place befiwe usin,,._any, burne_:
After Lighting a Gas Burner
::Ji::Do not operate tile burner for an
extended period of time without
cookware on the grate. The finish
on tile grate may chip without
cookware to absorb tile heat.
::Ji::Be sure the burners and grates are
cool befiwe you place yore" hand,
a pot holder; cleaning cloths or
other materials on them.
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Usingyourcooktop.
Use a flat-bottomed wok.
Wok This Way
Werecommendthatyouusea flat-bottomed
wok,availableatyourlocalretailstore.
Only a flat-botton/ed wok should be tlsed,
Do not use a flat-bottonled wok with a
wok holdei:
Do not rise a I']at-bottoilled wok on a
support ring. Placing tile ring over tile
burner or grate nlay cause tile burner to
work inlproperly, resulting ill carbon
n/onoxide levels above allowable current
standards. This could be dangerous to
your health.
Cookware
Aluminum:Mediunl-weight cookware is
reconln/ended because it heats quickly
and evenly. Most foods brown evenly ill
an ahuninunl skillet. Use saucepans with
tight fitting lids when cooking with
lIlinilIltllIl alIlOtlnts ofwatei:
Enamelware: Under sonle conditions,
tile enaiilel o_f SOIIle cookware n/av
nlelt. Follow cookware iilanH[ilctHi'ei"s
reconln/endations fi)r cooking nlethods.
Glass: There are two t,ipes of glass
cookware: those fi)r oven tlse only
and those fi)r cooktop cooking
(saucepans, coffee and tea pots).
Glass conducts heat veI_' slowly.
Cast#on:If heated slowly, n/ost
skillets will give satisfi_ctorv results.
HeatproofGlass-Ceramic:Can be used
fi)r either sui_fi_ce or ()\'el1 cooking.
It conducts heat veI T slowly and cools
very slowlx: Check cookware
inantdi_cturer's directions to be sure it
C_lll be/Ised on _1 g_ls cooktop.
Stainless Steel'. This n/etal alone has
poor heating properties and is usually
conlbined with coppeI; ahnninunl
or other nletals fi)r inlproved heat
disti_Jbufion. (_onlbinafion nletal skillets
usually work satisfactorily if they are used
with n/ediun/ heat as the n/anuthcturer
l'eCOllll//ends,
Stove TopGrills
Do not rise stoxe top grills on VOtll"
sealed gas burners. If you use tile stoxe
top grill on the sealed gas burner it will
catlse incoillplete coi//btlstion and C[lll
result ill exposure to carbon n/onoxide
levels above allowable current
standards. This can be hazardous to
your health.
Usingthedowndraftventsystem.
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How to Operate the Downdraft VentSystem
Thebuilt-in vent system helps remove
cooking vapors, odorsand smokefrom
foods prepared on the cooktop.
Turn tile vent fan speed control knob
to HI,MED or LO,as needed.
(_ontinuous use of tile vent system
while cooking helps keep tile kitchen
conltortable and less humid, reducing
cooking odors and soiling n/oisture
that norn/allv creates a fl'equent need
fl)r cleaning.
Tile appearance of tile burner flanles
nlav be afl'ected when the vent tan is
operating. At high tan speed setting,
the flanle nlav be drawn toward the
vent opening, afl'ecting cooking
pe l't() lIIl _1nce,
IN CASEOFAPOWERFAILURE,THE
VENTILATIONSYSTEMWILLNOTOPERATE.