GE PGP990 Original instructions

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Safety Instructions ....2-5
Operating Instructions
Accessories .................. 7
Controls ................... 8, 9
Cookware ................... 9
Electric Ignition .............. 8
Features ..................... 6
Griddle ...................... 14
Grill Module ............. 10-13
Surface Burner
Modules ............... 6,8-10
Ventilation System ........ 6, 9
Care and Cleaning
Control Knobs and
Control Panel Seal .......... 15
Grease Jar ................. 15
Griddle Accessory .......... 17
Grill Burner ................. 16
Grill Grate .................. 16
Igniters ...................... 17
Porcelain Burner Basin ..... 17
Porcelain Cooktop .......... 15
Sealed Burner Module ..... 17
Stainless Steel Surfaces ..... 15
Vent Grille and Filter ........ 16
Installation
Instructions .......... 18-29
LP Conversion ....... 30-33
Troubleshooting
Tips .................... 34,35
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ......... 40
Product Registration .... 37, 38
Warranty ................... 39
PGP990
Printed in Korea
Write the model und seriul
numbers here:
Nodel #
Seriul #
Find these numbers on a label
under the cooktop. 4226-0072-00 49-80558 08-08 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
For your safety, 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 exactlg, afire or explosion mag
result, causing propertg damage, personal in]urg
or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinitg of this or ang
other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not trg to light ang appliance.
Do not touch ang electrical switch; do not use
ang phone in gour building.
Immediatelg call gour gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
If gou cannot reach gour gas supplier,
call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed bg
aqualified installer, service agencg or the gas
supplier.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY'NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California 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.
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon
monoxide formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily bg the incomplete combustion of natural
gas or LPfuels. Properly adjusted burners, indicated bg a bluish rather than a yellow flame will
minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized bg venting
with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Have the installer show you the location of the cooktop gas shutoff valve and how to shut it off
ff necessarg.
Have your cooktop installed and properly
grounded by a qualified installer,in accordance
with the Installation Instructions.Any adjustment
and service should be performed only by
qualified gas cooktop installersor service
technicians.
Besure your cooktop iscorrectly adjusted by
a qualified servicetechnician or installerfor
the type of gas (natural or LP)that isto be used.
Your cooktop can be converted for usewith either
type of gas. Seethe Installation Instructions.
Your model isfactory adjusted for usewith
natural gas.
Donot attempt to repair or replace any
part of your cooktop unless it isspecifically
recommended in this manual. Allother service
should be referredto a qualified technician.
Locate the cooktop out of kitchentraffic path
and out of drafty locationsto prevent poor burner
performance.
Plugyour cooktop into a 120-volt grounded outlet
only. Do not remove the round grounding prong
from the plug. If in doubt about the grounding of
the home electrical system, it isyour personal
responsibility and obligation to have on
ungrounded outlet replaced with a properly
grounded,three-prong outlet in accordance
with the National ElectricalCode.Donot use
on extension cord with this appliance.
Letthe burner grote and other surfaces cool
beforetouching them or leavingthem where
children can reach them.
Besure all packaging materials are removed
from the cooktop before operating it to prevent
fire or smoke damage should the packaging
material ignite.
Besureyour cooktop iscorrectly adjusted by
a qualified servicetechnician or installer.
Donot leave childrenalone or unattended where
a cooktop ishot or in operation. They could be
seriously burned.
Donot allow anyone to climb,stand or hang
on the cooktop.
CAUTION: Items of interestto children
should not be stored in cabinets above a
cooktop-children climbing on the cooktop
to reach items could be seriously injured.
Always keepwooden and plastic utensils
and canned food a safe distance away from
your cooktop.
Always keep combustible wall coverings,curtains
or drapes a safe distance from your cooktop.
Neverwear loose-fitting or hanging garments
while usingthe appliance. Becareful when
reachingfor items stored in cabinets over the
cooktop. Flammable material could be ignitedif
brought in contact with flame or hot surfaces and
may cause severe burns.
iii_Teachchildren notto play with the controls
or any other part of the cooktop.
WARNING:NEVERusethis
appliance as o space heater to heat or worm
the room. Doingso may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning and overheating of
the cooktop.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Always keepdishtowels, dishcloths, pot
holdersand other linensa safe distance
from your cooktop.
Do not store flammable materials near
a cooktop.
Donot store or usecombustible materials,
gasolineor other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Donot letcooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate on or near the cooktop.
Donot operate the burner without all burner
ports in place.
Donot cleonthe cooktop with flammable or
volatile cleaning fluids.
Donot cleonthe cooktop when the appliance
isin use.
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Avoid scratching the cooktop with sharp
instruments,or with ringsand otherjewelry.
Never usethe cooktop asa cutting board.
Donot usewater on greasefires.Never pick
up a flaming pan.Turn the controls off.Smother
a flaming pan on a surface burner by covering
the pan completely with a well-fitting lid,
cookie sheet or flat tray. Usea multipurpose
dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
Flaminggrease outside a pan can be put out
by covering itwith baking soda or,if available,
by using a multipurpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.
Donot obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air.
Leaktesting of appliance shall be conducted
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING: Toreducetheriskoffire,
electricalshock, or injury to persons,observe the
following:
A. Usethis unit only in the manner intended
by the manufacturer. If you have questions,
contact the manufacturer.
B°
C.
D°
E.
Beforeservicingor cleaning the unit, switch
power off at service panel.
When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling,
do not damage electricalwiring and other
hidden utilities.
Ductedfans must always bevented to
the outdoors.
Toreduce the riskof fire, useonly metal
ductwork.
WARNING: Toreducetherisk
of a cooktop greasefire:
A. Keepfan, filters and grease-laden surfaces clean.
B. Always turn vent ONwhen cooking at
high heat.
C. Usehigh settings on cooktop only when
necessary.Heat oil slowly on lowto medium
setting.
D. Don't leavethe cooktop unattended when
cooking.
E. Always usecookware and utensilsappropriate
for the type and amount of food being prepared.
CAUTION: Forgeneralventilatinguse
only. Do not useto exhausthazardous or explosive
materials and vapors.
COOK MEATAND POULTRY THOROUGHLY..
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at least an INTERNALtemperature of .160°Fand
poultry to at least an INTERNALtemperature of .180°ECooking to these temperatures usually
protects against foodbome illness.

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WARNING!
SURFACEBURNERS
Use proper pan sizelavoid pans that ore unstable or easily tipped. Select cookwore having flat
bottoms large enough to cover burner grote. Toovoid spillovers, make sure cookwore 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 con ignite. Use pans
with handles that con be easily grasped and remain cool
Always usethe LITEposition when igniting
the top burners and make sure the burners
have ignited.
Neverleavethe surface burnersunattended at
high flame settings.Boiloverscause smoking and
greasy spilloversthat may catch on fire.
Useonly dry pot holders-moist or damp pot
holderson hot surfaces may result inburnsfrom
steam. Donot letpot holderscome nearopen
flameswhen liftingcookware. Donot useatowel
or other bulky cloth in placeof a pot holder.
Suchclothscan catch fireon a hot burner.
When using glass cookware, make sure it is
designedfor cooktop cooking.
Tominimizethe possibility of burns, ignition
of flammable materials and spillage,turn
cookware handlestoward the sideor center
of the cooktop without extending over adjacent
burners.
Always turn the surface burner controls off before
removing cookware.
Carefullywatch foods being fried at a high flame
setting.
Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats.
Donot leave any items on the cooktop. Thehot
air from the vent may ignite flammable items and
will increase pressure in closed containers,which
may cause them to burst.
Ifa combination of oilsor fats will be usedin
frying, stir together before heating or asfats melt
slowly.
Donot use a wok on the cooking surface
if the wok has a round metal ring that isplaced
over the burner grate to support the wok. This
ring acts asa heat trap, which may damage the
burner grate and burner head.Also,it may cause
the burner to work improperly.This may cause a
carbon monoxide levelabove that allowed by
current standards, resulting in a health hazard.
Foodsfor frying should be asdry as possible.
Froston frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods
can cause hot fat to bubble up and overthe sides
ofthe pan.
Usethe least possibleamount of fat for effective
shallow or deep-fat frying. Fillingthe pan too full
offat can cause spilloverswhen food is added.
Usea deep fat thermometer whenever possible
to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking
point.
Nevertry to move a pan of hot fat, especially
a deep fat fryer.Wait until the fat iscool.
Donot flame foods on the cooktop. If you do
flame foods under the hood,turn the fan on.
Donot leave plasticitems on the cooktop-
they may melt if left too closeto the vent.
Keepallplastics away from the surface burners.
If you smell gas,turn off the gasto the cooktop
and call a qualified servicetechnician. Never use
an open flame to locate a leak.
Toavoid the possibility of a burn,always be
certain that the controls for all burners are
at the off position and all grates are cool before
attempting to remove them.
Neverclean the cooktop surface when it ishot.
Somecleaners produce noxious fumes and wet
clothscould cause steam burns if used on a hot
surface.
Never leavejars or cans of fat drippings on or
near your cooktop.
Donot usealuminum foil under burner grate.
Misusecould result in a fire hazard or damage
to the cooktop.
Donot cover or block the area around the
cooktop knobs.Thisarea must be kept clear
for proper ventilation and burner performance.
Cleanonly parts listed in this Owner's Manual.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Features of your cooktop.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Feature Index
I_ Grill Module (optional)
0 Vent (fan operates automaticallg when grill is in use)
0 Vent Filter (located below the vent grille)
0 Cast-Iron Burner Grate
0Surface Burners
Surface Burner Controls
Vent Control

cooktop accessories.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Grill Model JxGGgOL
Consists of a black grill grate and
a grill burner.
Sealed Burner Module Models JXGB90B (black),
JXGB90S (stainless steel) and JXGB90W (white)
The grill assemblg can be removed
and a sealed burner module installed. NOTE:Optional surface burner module
UXGB90)con replace the grill ossembl_j.
Burners supplied with cooktop and
optional module air shutters have been
adjusted for compatibility on both sides.
Griddle Model JXGL90L
Can be used onlg with the grill burner.
Self-draining griddle makes mang
favorite foods easier to fix. Family-sized
surface lets gou cook several pancakes,
hamburgers or grilled sandwiches
at the same time.

Using the gas surface burners.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Electric Ignition
Your surface burners are lit by
electric ignition, eliminating the need for
standing pilots with constantly burning
flames.
In case of a power outage, you
can light the surface burners on your
cooktop with a match. Hold a lit match
to the burner, then turn the control
knob to the high position. Use extreme
caution when lighting the burners
this wag.
Surface burners in use when an
electrical power failure occurs will
continue to operate normally.
IN CASE OFA POWER FAILURE,
THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WILL NOT
OPERATE.DO NOT USETHE GRILL
MODULE OR GRIDDLE IF THE
VENTILATION SYSTEM IS NOT
OPERATIONAL.
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Push the control knob down and
turn it to the LITEposition.
How to Light aGas Surface Burner
Pushthe control knob down and turn it
to the LITE position.
Youwill hear a little cricking noise-the
sound of the electric spark igniting the
burner.
After the burner ignites,turn the knob
to adjust the flame size.
Toturn a burner off, turn the knob
clockwise,asfar as itwill go,to the OFF
position.
If the flame istoo low at the setting,
the valve can be adjusted. Referto Flames
too high or too low at theLOWsetting
in the TroubleshootingTipssection.
How to Select Flame Size
Forsafehandling of cookware,never
let the flames extend up the sides
of the cookwore.
Watch the flame, not the knob, asyou
reduce heat. Theflame sizeon agas
burner should match the cookware
you are using.
Any flame larger than the bottom of
the cookware iswasted and only serves
to heatthe handle.
If the burner hasnot been used recently,
the flames may make a loud noise.This is
normal, and itshould dissipate after 4 to 5
minutes.
Before Lighting aGas Burner
Makesureallgrateson thecooktopare
inplacebeforeusingany burner. Only surface burners may be used on the right side.
After Lighting a Gas Burner
Donot operate the burner for an
extended period of time without
cookware on the grate. Thefinish
on the grate may chip without
cookware to absorb the heat.
Checkto be sure the burner you
turn on is the one you want to use.
Besurethe burners and grates are
cool before you place your hand,
a pot holder,cleaning cloths or
other materials on them.
When trying to simmer delicate foods,
usethe right side of the unit for best
results. The LO setting on the left side
ishotter to accommodate the grill
module. If you find that the LO setting
istoo hot, you can adjust the valve.
See the Troubleshooting Tips section.
Do not allow large pans to extend
over the control knobs. Heat trapped
between large pans and control
knobs could cause possible damage
to the control knobs.

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Wok This Way
Use a fiat-bottomed wok.
Werecommend that you use
a fiat-bottomed wok, available
at Fourlocal retailstore.
Onlg a flat-bottomed wok should be used.
Donot usea flat-bottomed wok with a wok
holder.
Donot usea flat-bottomed wok on
a support ring.Placingthe ring over
the burner or grate mag cause the burner
to work improperlg, resulting in carbon
monoxide levelsabove allowable current
standards.This could be dangerous to
gour health.
Cookware
Uselarge diameter cookware on rear
burners.
Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is
recommended because it heats quicklg
and evenlg. Mostfoods brown evenlg
in an aluminum skillet. Usesaucepans
with tight fitting lidswhen cooking
with minimum amounts ofwater.
Enamelware: Undersome conditions,
the enamel of some cookware may
melt. Follow cookware manufacturer's
recommendations for cooking methods.
Glass:Thereare two tgpes of glass
cookware: those for oven use onlg
and those for cooktop cooking (saucepans,
coffee and teapots). Glassconducts heat
verg slowlg.
Cast Iron: If heated slowlg, most
skilletswill givesatisfactorg results.
Heatproof Glass-Ceramic: Canbe
usedfor eithersurface or oven cooking.
It conducts heat verg slowlg and cools
verg slowlg.Checkcookware
manufacturer's directions to be sure
it can be used on a gas cooktop.
Stainless Steel: This metal alone has
poor heating properties and is usuallg
combined with copper,aluminum
or other metals for improved heat
distribution. Combination metal skillets
usuallgwork satisfactorilg iftheg are used
with medium heat asthe manufacturer
recommends.
Using the downdraff vent system.
OFF LO
MED
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How to Operate the Downdraft Vent
Thebuilt-in vent sgstem helps remove
cooking vapors, odors and smoke from
foods prepared on the cooktop.
To turn on the vent fan, use the vent
control switch on the control panel.
• Turn the vent fan speed control knob
to HI, MED or LO as needed.
NOTE:Even if the fan switch is
in the OFFposition, the fan will
turn on automatically and operate
continuously while the grill burner
module is in use.
System
Continuous use of the vent sgstem
while cooking helps keep the kitchen
comfortable and less humid, reducing
cooking odors and soiling moisture that
normallg creates a frequent need for
cleaning.
At the HI fan speed setting, it is normal
for the nearbg burner flames to be
drawn toward the vent grille. Ifcooking
performance isaffected, then usea lower
fan speedsetting.
IN CASEOFA POWERFAILURE,
THEVENTILATIONSYSTEMWILLNOT
OPERATE.DO NOTUSETHEGRILL
MODULEORGRIDDLEIF THE
VENTILATIONSYSTEMISNOT
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Surface burner and grill modules.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Sealed Burner Module
ToInstall theSealed Burner Module:
1. Hake surethat all control knobs are set 4.
to OFF.
.
3.
Cleanthe cooktop basin to remove any
greaseaccumulation. Seethe Coreand
Cleaningthe Cooktopsection.
With the back of the burner module
tilted up and the two round openings
and three pinsfacing toward the front,
insertthe module inthe cooktopbasin.
5.
.
Slidethe burner module forward until
the pinsstart to engage the white
slotted receptacle.
Lowerthe back of the module into place
and carefully slide it forward until the
pinsare fully engaged.
Placethe burner caps on the burners.
Carefullyplace the grate onto
the module with the two tabs
on the undersidetoward the
center of the cooktop.
To Remove the Sealed Burner Module:
.
.
Make surethat all control knobs are set
to OFFand that the cooktop iscool.
Lift up the edge of the burner module
until the bottom of the module clears
the edge of the basin.
IMPORTANT:Donot lift the module too
high while it isstill connected-you could
damage theignitor rodsand mixer
tubes.
]. Holdthe module by the sidesand pull it
away from the slotted receptacle and
brass orifices.Lift it out of the basin
when it iscompletely unplugged.
4. Donot store or stack modules where
they could fall or be damaged.
NOTE:Theoptional sealed burner module
JXGBg0can replace the grill burner
assembly.
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Grill Module
Thegrill consistsof o blockgrill grote and the grill burner.Only installthe grill on the leftside
ofgout cooktop.
ToInstallthe Grill Module:
.
.
3.
Hake surethat all control knobs are set
to OFF,
Positionthe grill burner with the two
round tubes and three pinsfacing
the front.
Slidethe grill burner forward until
the pinsand ignitors are engaged in
the white slotted receptacle;then
lower the burner until itrestson
the mounting pins.
4. Carefullyplace the grill grate on
the cooktop, The grate isdesignedto fit
one way only. Seethe illustration.
NOTE:Beforeusingthe grill for the first
time,heat thegrill burner to remove the
protective shipping coating.Heat thegrill
burner on HI for JOminutes and usethe
ventsystem to removeany additional
smoke during cooling.
ToRemovethe Grill Module:
1. Make surethat all control knobs are set
to OFFand all grill components are cool.
2. Removethe grill grate.
]. Liftthe grill burner up slightly and pull it
away from the white slotted receptacle
and brassorifices. Lift it out of the basin
when it iscompletely unplugged.
4. Donot store or stack modules where
they could fall or be damaged,
NOTE:Theoptional sealed burner module
JXGBg0can replace the grill burner
assembly.

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Using the Grill
The vent fan will turn on
automaticallg and operate
continuouslg while the grill
burner module is in use.
• Before using the grill for the first time,
wash grill grote in hot soapy water.
Rinse and dry.
• Precondition grote by brushing
with vegetable oil or spraying with
o non-stick coating such as Pom®.
Dothis every time before you grill.
• Foreasier cleon-up, spray grote and
burner basin with o non-stick coating.
• Use nonmetallic spatulas or utensils
to prevent damaging the non-stick
grill grate finish.
• Preheat the grill on high for
5 to 10 minutes. Preheating improves
the flavor and appearance of meats
and quickly sears the meat to help
retain the juices.
• Excessive amounts of fat should
be trimmed from meats. Some fat
is necessary to produce the smoke
needed for that smoked "outdoor"
flavor. However, excessive fat con
create cleaning and flare-up problems.
• Allowing excessive amounts of
grease or drippings to constantly
flame voids the warranty on the grill
grote. Excessiveflare-ups indicate
that either the grill interior needs to be
cleaned, excessive amounts of fat ore
in the meat or that the meat was not
properly trimmed.
• Grease drippings will occasionally
ignite to produce harmless puffs of
flame for o second or two. This is o
normal port of the cooking process.
• Never leave the grill unattended during
operation.
IMPORTANT:
IN CASEOFA POWERFAILURE,
THEVENTILATIONSYSTEMWILLNOT
OPERATE.DO NOTUSETHEGRILL
MODULEORGRIDDLEIF THE
VENTILATIONSYSTEMISNOT
OPERATIONAL.
•Do not use aluminum foil inside
the grill area.
•Do not use charcoal or wood chips
in the grill area.
•Do not allow burner basin to become
overloaded with grease. Cleon after
each use.
•Do not cover grote completely with
meat. Leaveair space between each
steak, etc., to allow proper ventilation
as well as to prevent flare-ups.
•Do not use cooking pots, pans, skillets,
etc., on the grill grate.
Should a Sustained Flare-Up Occur:
1. Use the vent control to turn
the fan on.
2. Immediately turn the grill control
knobs to the OFF position.
3. Remove the meat from the grill.
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Grilling.
Grilling Tips
• With your grill, any food you've
considered "at its best" when prepared
outdoors can now be prepared indoors
with less fuss and great flavor.
• The following suggestions are good
rules to follow and will increase your
enjoyment of the equipment. Be sure
to follow directions in this manual for
using the grill.
Suggested cooking times and
control settings are approximate due
to variations in meats. Experience will
quickly indicate cooking times as well
as which settings work best.
• For best results, buy top-grade meat.
Meat that is at least 3/4-inch thick will
grill better than thinner cuts.
Forthe attractive "branded" look on
steaks, be sure the grill is preheated.
Allow one side of the meat to cook
to the desired doneness, or until
the juices appear on the top surface,
before turning. Turn steaks and
hamburgers just once. Moving
the food around causes lossof juices.
When basting meats or applying
sauces to foods, remember that
excessive amounts wind up inside
your grill and do not improve the food
flavor. Apply sauces during the last
1Sto 20 minutes of cooking time
unless the recipe specifies otherwise.
Sugar-based marinade (for example,
barbecue sauce) will caramelize
on grill grate and will create
a cleaning chore.
• Thereare many meat marinades
which will helptenderize less expensive
cuts of meat for cooking on the grill.
• Certain foods, such as poultry and
non-oily fish, may need some extra
fat. Brush with oil or melted butter
occasionally while grilling.
• Usetongs with long handles or
spatulas for turning meats. Do not use
forks because these pierce the meat,
allowing juices to be lost.
• To help retain meat juices, salt
after turning meat or after cooking
is completed.
• Score the fat on the edges of steaks
but do not cut into the meat to prevent
curling while cooking.
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Preheat the grill on high for 5 to 10 minutes for best flavor.
Type Control Setting Cooking Time Procedure
Meat
Steak (1/2"-3/4")
Rare HI 6 to 10 minutes Turn after 3 to 5 minutes.t
Medium HI 10 to 16 minutes Turn after 5 to 8 minutes.
Well HI 21 to 24 minutes Turn after 6 to 12 minutes.
Steak (1"- 1V_")
Rare HI 14 to 24 minutes Turn after 7 to 12 minutes.t
Medium HI 18 to 30 minutes Turn after 9 to 15 minutes.
Well HI 24 to 34 minutes Turn after 12 to 17 minutes.
Hamburgers (3-4 oz.) Medium 20 to 25 minutes Turn after half the time.
Pork chops Medium 20 to 30 minutes Turn occasionally.
Fully cooked smoked pork chops Medium 10 to 15 minutes Turn after half the time.
Ham slices Medium 15 to 20 minutes Turn after half the time.
Pork ribs Medium 50 to 65 minutes Turn occasionally. Brush
with barbecue sauce during
the last 15 minutes.
Fully cooked sausages
Hot dogs, brats HI
Polish HI
Fresh sausages
Links Medium
Patties (3" diameter) Medium
Italian sausage Medium
Lamb chops Medium
7 to 12 minutes
13 to 16 minutes
15 to 25 minutes
15 to 20 minutes
25 to 30 minutes
20 to 30 minutes
Poultry
Chicken
Pieces:bone-in Medium 35 to 50 minutes
Boneless breasts Medium 25 to 35 minutes
Wings Medium 25 to 35 minutes
Cornish hen (halved) Medium 35 to 45 minutes
Fish
Small, whole (1")
Steaks (1")
Turnoccasionally.
Turnoccasionally.
Turn occasionally.
Turn after half the time.
Pierce casing with a fork.
Turn once.
Turnoccasionally. Brushwith
glaze,if desired.
Turnoccasionally.
Turnoccasionally.
Turnoccasionally.
Turnoccasionally.
Fillets-with skin on (1/2")
Medium 15 to 20 minutes
Medium 20 to 25 minutes
Medium 10 to 15 minutes
Shrimp (skewered) Medium 10 to 20 minutes
Bread
Garlic bread Medium 4 to 6 minutes
Hot dog or hamburger buns Medium 1 to 2 minutes
Brush with butter. Turn after
half the time.
Brush with butter. Turn after
half the time.
Start skin side down. Brush
with butter. Turn after half
the time.
Turn and brush with butter
or marinade frequently.
Turn after half the time.
Turn after half the time.
t The U. S.Department of Agriculture says "Rarebeef is popular,but you should know that cooking it to only
140°Fmeans some food poisoning organisms may survive."(Source:Safe FoodBook.Vour Kitchen Guide.
USDARev.June 1985.)
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Griddle.
Griddle Accessory
Using the griddle:
1. Before the first use, wash your new
griddle in hot soapy water, rinse and
dry. Then "condition" the surface by
wiping on a thin coating of cooking
oil or shortening, Remove excess oil
or shortening by wiping again with
another paper towel.
2. Insert grill burner. DONOT use
grill grate.
3. Place griddle over grill burner so that
the drain holes are in front. This will
permit excess grease to be collected
in the grease container.
4. Preheat the griddle 5 to 10 minutes
at the specified setting as noted in
the Griddle Guide.
5. Use non-metallic spatulas or utensils
while cooking to prevent damaging
the finish.
IMPORTANT:
IN CASE OFA POWER FAILURE,
THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WILL NOT
OPERATE.DO NOT USETHE GRILL
MODULE OR GRIDDLE IF THE
VENTILATION SYSTEM IS NOT
OPERATIONAL.
Griddle Guide
NOTE:These are suggested guides for control settings and times, Factors such as low gas pressure may affect
the times and control settings that provide the best results. Preheat 5 to 10 minutes at specified setting.
NOTE:The
the griddle
Approximate Cooking
Food Item Time Second Side
3-4 minutesBacon
Buns
Eggs
Fish sticks (frozen)
Ham slice
Hamburgers
Hot dogs
French toast
Grilled cheese sandwiches
Pancakes
Sausage patties
Control Approximate Cooking
Setting Time First Side
Medium
HI
Medium
Medium
Medium
Medium
HI
HI
HI
HI
Medium
4-5 minutes
2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
7-8 minutes
6-7 minutes
5-7 minutes
5 minutes
2-4 minutes
2-3 minutes
1-2 minutes
6-8 minutes
1 minute
5-7 minutes
5-6 minutes
4-6 minutes
5 minutes
2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
1-2 minutes
4-5 minutes
griddle uses the grill burner module, so the fan will turn on automatically and operate continuously while
accessory is in use.
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Before Cleaning
Before cleaning any part of your
cooktop, be sure all controls are off and
DISCONNECTELECTRICALPOWER TO
THECOOKTOPat the fuse box or circuit
breaker panel, or pull the cooktop power
plug, located beneath the cooktop and
inside the cabinets.
Do not operate the cooktop without all
parts in place.
Control Knobs and Control Panel Seal
After grilling there may be soot on
the knobs and control panel seal. This
soot can be removed by scrubbing with
a plastic scrubber and mild dishwashing
detergent. The control knobs may
be removed for cleaning.
Toremove aknob, pull it straight up.
Wash the knobs in soap and water but
do not soak. Avoid getting water down
into the knob stem holes.
Wipe with a sponge, damp cloth or
paper towel. Do not scrub with steel
wool pads or abrasive cleansers.
To replace a knob, match the flat part
of the knob opening with the flat side
of the shaft.
I ] Grease Jar
A greasejar is located below
the grill basin pan under the countertop.
Check periodically to prevent spillovers.
Unscrew and remove.
If the jar is broken, replace with any
heat tempered jar, such as a canning jar,
that has a wide mouth screw neck.
Porcelain Cooktop
The porcelain enamel finish issturdy
but breakable if misused. This finish
isacid-resistant. However, any acidic
foods spilled (such as fruitjuices, tomato
or vinegar) should not be permitted
to remain on the finish.
If acids spill on the cooktop while it
is hot, use a dry paper towel to wipe it
up right away. When the surface has
cooled, wash with soap and water or
cleansing powders. Rinsewell.
For other spills, such as fat spatterings,
wash with soap and water or cleansing
powders after the surface has cooled.
Rinsewell. Polishwith a dry cloth.
Stainless Steel Surfaces
Do not use a steel wool pad;
it will scratch the surface.
To clean the stainless steel surface,
use warm sudsy water or a stainless
steel cleaner or polish. Always wipe
the surface in the direction of the grain.
Follow the cleaner instructions for
cleaning the stainless steel surface.
To inquire about purchasing stainless
steel appliance cleaner or polish, or to
find the location of a dealer nearest you,
please call our toll-free number:
National Parts Center 800.626.2002
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Grill Burner
The grill burner should be cleaned
after each use. It can be cleaned with
a non-abrasive pad or in the dishwasher.
Rinse and dru thoroughlu before using
again. For heavu soil, the burner should
be cleaned first with a soapu steel wool
pad, rinsed and dried. Then it can be
cleaned in a self-cleaning oven for
two hours.
NOTE:Check to be sure all burner ports
are open. To open clogged ports, insert
a twist tie directly into each port.
Grill Grate
The grate should be cleaned after
each use. It can be cleaned with
detergent and a plastic scrubber, such
as Tuffu, or washed in the dishwasher
if burned-on residue is first removed.
For heavu soil, the grate can be soaked
in hot, soapg water mixed with
household ammonia.
Do not use metal brushes or abrasive
scouring pads or other scrubbers
intended to clean outdoor grills.
These will remove the finish as well
as scratch the grate. Do not clean
in a self-cleaning oven or use oven
cleaners on the grate.
Vent Grille and Filter
Vent Grille: The vent grille lifts off easilg.
Wipe clean or wash in the sink with mild
household detergents.
NOTE:On models with a white vent grille,
stubborn stains nag be removed bg
soaking the grille in a 50/50 mix of
bleach and water overnight. After
cleaning, rinse the grille thoroughlu
and drg it before replacing.
Filter: Turn off the fan before removing.
Turn the filter retainer clip to remove
the filter. The filter is a permanent tgpe
and should be cleaned when soiled.
Clean in the sink with warm water
and liquid dishwashing detergent.
IMPORTANT:Do not operate the fan
without the filter. The filter should alwaus
be placed at an angle. As gou face
the front of the cooktop, the top of
the filter should rest against the left
side of the vent opening and the bottom
of the filter should rest against the right
side of the ventilation chamber at the
bottom. If the filter is flat against the fan
wall, ventilation effectiveness is reduced.
Ventilation Chamber: This area, which
houses the filter, should be cleaned
in the event of spills or whenever it
becomes coated with a film of grease.
The ventilation chamber may be cleaned
with a paper towel, damp cloth or
sponge and a mild household
detergent or cleanser.
When replacing the filter, make
sure it rests, at an angle, on the
supports in the vent opening.
Latch it in place.
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Igniters
It is importont to keep igniter port
openings on burners cleor ond free of
obstructions to ovoid ignition foilure ond
possible gos buildup. If the port openings
ore blocked, use o twist tie or poper clip
to remove ong clogs in the burner slits.
Electrodes
This smoll metol rod in the burner
produces the spork ond must be kept
cleon ond drg to properlg ignite the gos.
Use o drg poper towel or scrub pod to
keep the electrode cleon.
Griddle Accessory
DO NOT immerse uhot griddle in
cold water.
Once the griddle hos cooled, wosh
with soop or detergent in hot woter
in the sink. Be sure to remove oil
food residue before cooking on
the griddle ogoin.
Removestubborn spots with o plostic
scouring pod. For best results, use onlg
those cleoning products which ore
recommended for use when cleoning
non-stick surfoces. Donot usesteel
wool or coorse scouring pods.
DO NOT wash in a dishwasher.
Seoled Burner Module
Cooktop Surface:
To prevent the cooktop from discoloring
or stoining:
• Cleon the cooktop offer eoch use.
• Wipe up ocidic or sugorg spills
os soon os the cooktop hos cooled,
becouse these spills mog discolor
the porceloin.
Sealed Burners:
The sealed burners of gour cooktop
ore secured to the cooktop module
and ore not designed to be removed.
Sincethe burners ore seoled into the
module, boilovers or spills will not seep
underneoth the cooktop. However, the
burner heods should be cleoned offer
eoch use.
Burner Grate:
The grote must be properlg positioned
before cooking. Improper instollotion
of the grote mog result in chipping
of the cooktop.
Do not operate burners without a pan
on the grate. Thegrate's porcelain
finish may chip without a pan to
absorb the heat from the burner flame.
Although the burner grote is duroble,
it will groduollg lose its shine ond/or
discolor, due to the high temperotures
of the gos flome.
Burner Caps:
Liftoff when cool. Wash burner cops
in hot, soopg woter ond rinse with cleon
woter. You mog scour with o plostic
scouring pod to remove burned-on
food porticles.
Porcelain Burner Basin
This oreo is Iocoted under the grill ond
surfoce burners ond should be cleoned
offer eoch use of the grill.
To remove light soil, cleon with soopg
woter or with o cleoner such os 409®.
For eosier cleonup, sook poper towels in
o household cleonser, log in the burner
bosin ond sook for ot leost o holf hour
orlongeK
To remove moderote soil, scrub with
Comet®,Bon Ami®,o soft scrub cleonser
or plostic scrubber.
To remove stubborn soil, sprog with
on oven cleoner. Let sook overnight.
Wipe cleon. Rinse ond drg.
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nstructlons Gas Downdraft Cooktop
Ilfgou hove questions, cell 800.GE.CARES(800.432.2737) or visitourWebsiteat: ge.com I
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:
• This product must be installed bg a licensed plumber
or gas fitter.
• When using ball-tgpe gas shut-off valves, theg shall be
the T-handle tgpe.
• A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed
3 feet.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Reed these instructions completelg end cerefullg.
• IMPORTANT - Savetheseinstructions
for local inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT - Observeallgoverning
codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer - Keepthese instructions
for future reference.
• Proper installation isthe responsibilitg of the installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warrantg.
FORYOUR SAFETY
If You Smell Gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don't touch eng electricel switches.
3. Extinguish eng open fleme.
4. Immedietelg cell gour ges supplier.
Do not store or usegesoline or other flemmeble vepors
end liquids in the vicinitg of this or eng other epplience.
WARNING - Beforebeginning
theinstallation,switchpower offattheservicepanel
and locktheservicedisconnectingmeans toprevent
power frombeingswitchedon accidentally.When
theservicedisconnectingmeans cannotbe locked,
securelyfastena prominentwarningdevice,such
as a tag,totheservicepanel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Thecooktop has been design-certified bg CSA
International. Aswith ang appliance usinggas and
generating heat, there are certain safetg precautions
gou should follow.You'llfind these precautions in the
Important SafetyInstuctions section in the front of this
Owner's Manual. Readthem carefullg.
Besuregour cooktop is installed properlg bg a qualified
installer or servicetechnician.
Thecooktop must be electricallggrounded in accordance
with localcodes,or intheir absence,with the National
ElectricalCodeANSI/NFPANo.70--Latest Edition.
Installation of this cooktop must conform with local codes,
or in the absence of local codes,with the National FuelGas
CodeANSIZ223.1/NFPA54--Latest Edition.
• Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service
or maintenance can cause injurg or propertg damage.
Referto this manual. Forassistance or additional
information, consult a qualified installer,serviceagencg,
manufacturer (dealer)or the gas supplier.
• Disconnectelectricalsupplg beforeservicing.
• Neverreuseold flexible connectors.The useof old flexible
connectors can cause gas leaks and personalinjurg.
Alwags use NEWflexible connectors when installing
a gasappliance.
• Makesurethe wall coveringsaround the cooktop can
withstand heat generated bg the cooktop up to 200°E
• Avoid placing cabinets abovethe cooktop.
• Ifcabinets are placedabove the cooktop, allow a minimum
clearance of 30" between the cooking surface and
the bottom of protected cabinets.
• A non-combustible material must be installed on
the under sideof the cabinet. Usea flame retardant
millboard at least 1/4" (6.3mm) thick, or ggpsum board
at least 3/16" (4.7mm) thick, covered with 28 gauge sheet
steel or 0.020" (.5mm) thick copper.The maximum depth
of cabinets above the cooktop is 13"(33 cm).
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UNPACKYOUR COOKTOP
PARTS INCLUDED
• Cooktop with side hold-down
bolts (2)
• Blower assembly
• Blower plenum
• Vent guard and mounting nuts (4)
• Sheet metal screws (7)
• Vent grille
• Vent filter
• Sealed burner module
• Sealed burner grate
• Grease jar
• Sealed burnercaps (2)
• Gas pressureregulator
• Attached 120-voltgrounded
plugcord
• LP Conversion(attachedto
the electricalbox)
Burner Grate
Grease
Jar
Vent Grille
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Shipping Tape
Cooktop with Side Hold-Down Bolts (2)
Burner Module
Sealed Burner Caps (2)
® @
@ @
Vent Guard and
Mounting Nuts (4)
Sheet Metal
Screws (7) Gas
Pressure
Regulator
Vent
Filter Blower Assembly Blower Plenum
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PREPARATION
TOOLS AND PARTS NEEDED
• Largeflat-bladescrewdriver
•Phillips screwdriver
• 3/8" socket and ratchet
• Saw
• Carpenter's square
• Pipe wrench
• Gas line shut off valve
• Pipejoint sealant for use with gas connections
that resists action of LPgas
For flexible connection where local codes permit:
• Flexible metal tubing (same 3/4" or 1/2" I.D.as gas
supplg line)
• Flareunion adapter for connection to supplg line
(3/4" NPTx 3/4" I.D.or 1/2" NPTx 1/2" I.D.)
• Flare union adapter for connection to regulator
(1/2" NPTx 3/4" I.D.or 1/2" I.D.)
For rigid connection:
• Pipe fittings as required
IMPORTANT
Motor Clearance-Provide 2" min. (5.1cm) cabinet
clearance to motor for cooling purpose.
NOTE:Where possible, 6" (15.2 cm)is recommended
for motor/blower service.
Side Clearance-Grills installed near a side wall should
allow a minimum clearance of 8" (20.3 cm).
You must allow room enough to remove and empty
grease container(s).
CAUTION:Warranty isvoidon equipment installedother
than as recommended by GE.Recommended wall
caps and transitions must be used for proper
operation and installation.
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
Tie down
bo ton
each end "__ Pressure Regulator
._)JJ__'k I Wiring Box Cover
*Blower can be swiveled 90°/_"_
Grease Container i
lsAs-
2.38 cm
Minimum
Clearance
17/s" Hin.
4.76 cm
Select appropriate duct
cutout. (Seeducting
installation instructions.) 4_16" 10.64 cm
18VY/ _ _1 I Appliance
47cm _t"'t<h------_ ! Pressure
Minimum ,L!.I II _ -"1"Regulator
Clearan:___ __ _L--I I '"_- Grease
2" _ __ Container
5.08 cm_q r'-14½ _,,_ 127/8,,_q
Minimum 36.83 cm 32.7 cm
Clearance
* Blower mug be rotated for horizontal or vertical direction bg loosening
nuts around blower inlet. Accessible inside ventilation chamber.
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