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Use and Care & Installation Guide
Gas Downdraft Cooktop
Problem Solver .......................... 30
Safety Instructions ................. 2–5
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Operating Instructions, Tips
Controls ................................................. 8, 9
Installation
Cookware................................................... 9
Instructions.............................. 18–26
Electric Ignition ......................................... 8
Features ...............
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HELP US HELP YOU… Before using your cooktop, read this guide carefully. WARNING: If the information in this guide is not followed exactly, a fire or It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new cooktop properly. explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, call: — Do not store or use gasoline or other ® GE Answer Center flammable vapors and liquids in the 800.
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Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE • Be sure your cooktop is correctly adjusted by a • The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic qualified service technician or installer for the Enforcement Act requires the Governor of type of gas (natural or LP) which is to be used. California to publish a list of substances known to Your cooktop can be converted for use with either the state to cause cancer,
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • Do not let cooking grease or other Using Your Cooktop flammable materials accumulate • Do not leave children alone or unattended in or near the cooktop. where a cooktop is hot or in operation. • Never leave surface burners unattended at They could be seriously burned. high flame settings. Boilovers cause smoking • CAUTION: Items of interest to children should and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire. not be stored in cabinets above a cooktop—
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Important Safety Instructions • Use proper pan size—Avoid pans that are • Do not use cookware on the grill section of unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having this cooktop. flat bottoms large enough to properly contain food • Do not heat unopened food containers. Buildup and avoid boilovers and spillovers, and large of pressure may cause the container to burst and enough to cover burner grate. This will both save result in injury. cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations • Keep
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FEATURES OF YOUR COOKTOP 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 JGP18 JGP389 6 7 7 6 1. Grill Module 4. Burner Grates (optional on JGP389) 5. Surface Burners 2. Vent (fan operates automatically 6. Surface Burner Controls when grill is in use) 7. Vent Control 3. Vent Filters (below the vent grille) Accessories Grill Griddle Grill Cover Model JXGG89 Model JXGL89 Model JXGC89 Consists of two Can be used only black grill grates with the grill module. and a grill burner. Self-draining griddle makes many favorite foods eas
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SURFACE BURNERS (on some models) 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 way. Surface burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally
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Surface Burners Wok Cooking We recommend that you Do not use woks that have use only a flat-bottomed support rings. Use of these types wok. They are available of woks, with or without the ring at your local retail store. in place, can be dangerous. Placing the ring over the burner grate may cause the burner to work improperly resulting in carbon monoxide levels above allowable current standards. This could be dangerous to your health. Do not try to use such woks without the ring. You could be s
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SURFACE BURNER MODULE To Install Burner Module To Remove Burner Module 1. Be sure all control knobs are turned off. 1. The control knobs should be in the OFF position and the cooktop should be cool. 2. If the grill burner grates are in place, remove them before installing a surface burner module. Clean 2. Remove the aeration tray by lifting up the front end burner basin of any grease accumulation. See the on the right side (back end on the left side) until the Care and Cleaning section. top clea
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Surface Burner Module Grill Module GRILL MODULE The grill consists of two black grill grates and a grill burner. Only install the grill on the left side of your cooktop. To Install Grill Module NOTE: Before using the grill for the first time, heat the grill burner to remove the protective shipping coating. Heat the grill on HI for 10 minutes and use the vent system to remove any additional smoke during cooling. 1. Before installing grill components, be certain control knobs are in the OFF positi
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GRILLING Using the Grill • The vent fan will operate automatically when the • Allowing excessive amounts of grease or drippings grill burner is in use. to constantly flame voids the warranty on the grill grates. Excessive flare-ups indicate that either the • Before using the grill for the first time, wash grill grill interior needs to be cleaned, excessive amounts grates in hot soapy water. Rinse and dry. of fat are in the meat or that the meat was not • Precondition grates by brushing with vege
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Grilling Grilling Guide GRILLING GUIDE Preheat the grill on high for 5 to 10 minutes for best flavor. Type Control Setting Cooking Time Procedure Meat Steak (1/2 to 3/4") Rare HI 6 to 10 minutes Turn after 3 to 5 minutes.† 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 (1-1/4") Rare HI 14 to 24 minutes Turn after 7 to 12 minutes.† Medium HI 18 to 30 minutes Turn after 9 to 15 minutes. Well HI 24 to 34 minutes Turn after 12 to 17 m
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GRILL COVER The texture steel grill cover makes an attractive cover for the grill section of the cooktop when it is not in use. To Use the Grill Cover Remove the cover before heating the grill. Since a IMPORTANT: Although the finish is very durable, heated grill cover would not appear hot, this could care should be taken to avoid setting utensils or other cause accidental burns should it be touched. Heating items on the surface that could cause scratches. the grill cover could also damage the fi
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Grill Cover Griddle Accessory Griddle Guide Ventilation System Care and Cleaning VENTILATION SYSTEM The built-in vent system helps remove cooking vapors, odors and smoke from foods prepared on the cooktop, grill and griddle accessories. Continuous use of the vent system helps keep the kitchen comfortable and less humid, reducing cooking odors and moisture that normally creates a frequent need for cleaning. Using the Ventilation System To turn the fan on, use the on/off control located on the con
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CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Grill Burner Grill Grates The grill burner should The grates should be cleaned be cleaned after each after each use. They can be use. It can be cleaned cleaned with detergent and a with soapy steel wool plastic scrubber, such as Tuffy, pad or in the dishwasher. or washed in the dishwasher Rinse and dry thoroughly if burned on residue is first before using again. For removed. For heavy soil, grates can be soaked in hot, heavy soil, the burner soapy water mixed with
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Care and Cleaning Igniters Griddle Accessory It is important to keep igniter port openings on DO NOT immerse a hot griddle in cold water. burners clear and free of obstructions to avoid ignition Once the griddle has cooled, wash with soap or failure and possible gas buildup. If the port openings detergent in hot water in the sink. Be sure to remove are blocked, use a twist tie to remove food particles. all food residue before cooking on the griddle again. The igniter cap and stem can be cleaned
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions completely and The cooktop has been design certified by the carefully. American Gas Association. As with any appliance using gas and generating heat, there are certain IMPORTANT–OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING safety precautions you should follow. You’ll find CODES AND ORDINANCES. these precautions in your Use and Care Guide; Note to Installer: Be sure to leave these read it carefully. instructions with the co
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PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION JGP389 JGP18 (Double Bay) (Single Bay) Tie down bolt Tie down bolt Pressure Regulator on each end on each end Pressure Regulator Wiring Box Cover *Blower can be Wiring Box Cover *Blower can be swiveled 90° swiveled 90° Grease Container Grease Container 15 1 1 1 7 1 20 ⁄16" ⁄16" 17 ⁄8" ⁄16" 8 16 28 ⁄ " ⁄ " 15 1 53.18 .16 cm 20 ⁄16" ⁄16" 43.50 .16 cm 73.34 .16 cm 53.18 .16 cm 9 7 ⁄16" 9 19.21 cm 16 7 ⁄ " 19.21 cm 3 8 7 9 ⁄ " 3 1 ⁄8" Min
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) MINIMUM SPACING REQUIREMENT STEP 1 When installing a double bay downdraft cooktop INSTALLING CABINETS OVER YOUR in combination with another downdraft cooktop maintain the minimum spacing between units as COOKTOP shown below. Installing them too close will affect 30" min cooking performance. (76.2 cm) 18" 45.7 cm 13" (33.02 cm) 3 4 ⁄8" 11.1 cm 30" 18" (76.2 cm) (45.7 cm) Double Bay Double Bay 2" min to wall (5.08 cm) 2" min to wall 25"
