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Safety Instructions . . . . .2–5 Installation
Owner’s Manual
Instructions . . . . . . . . .18–29
& Installation
Operating Instructions
Instructions
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 LP Conversion . . . . . .30–33
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9
JGP990
Troubleshooting
Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 35
Electric Ignition . . . . . . . . . 8
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Consumer Support
Griddle . . . . . . . . . .
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C E N R G T I IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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 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
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com 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 ben
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Always keep dish towels, dishcloths, pot WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, holders and other linens a safe distance electrical shock, or injury to persons, observe the from your cooktop. following: Do not store flammable materials near A. Use this unit only in the manner intended a cooktop. by the manufacturer. If you have questions, Do not store or use combustible materials, contact the manufacture
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com WARNING! SURFACE BURNERS Use proper pan size—avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grate. To avoid 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.
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Features of your cooktop. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Feature Index 1 Grill Module (optional) 2 Vent (fan operates automatically when grill is in use) 3 Vent Filter (located below the vent grille) 4 Cast-Iron Burner Grate 5 Surface Burners 6 Surface Burner Controls 7 Vent Control 6 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Cooktop accessories. ge.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Grill Model JXGG90L Consists of a black grill grate and a grill burner. Sealed Burner Module Models JXGB90B (black), JXGB90S (stainless steel) and JXGB90W (white) The grill assembly can be removed NOTE: Optional surface burner and a sealed burner module module (JXGB90) can replace the installed
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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 Surface burners in use when an ignition, eliminating the need for electrical power failure occurs will standing pilots with constantly burning continue to operate normally. flames. IN CASE OF A POWER FAILURE, THE In case of a power outage, you can light VENTILATION SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE. the surface burners on your cooktop DO NOT US
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using your cooktop. ge.com Wok This Way Do not use a flat-bottomed wok on a We recommend that you use a flat-bottomed wok, available at your local retail store. support ring. Placing the ring over the burner or grate may cause the burner to Use a flat-bottomed wok. Only a flat-bottomed wok should be used. work improperly, resulting in carbon Do not use a flat-bottomed wok with a monoxide levels ab
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Surface burner and grill modules. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Sealed Burner Module To Install the Sealed Burner Module: 1. Make sure that all control knobs are 4. Slide the burner module forward until the pins start to engage the white set to OFF. slotted receptacle. 2. Clean the cooktop basin to remove 5. Lower the back of the module into any grease accumulation. See the Care and Cleaning the Cooktop section. place and carefully slide it forward unt
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Grilling. ge.com Using the Grill • The vent fan will operate • Grease drippings will occasionally automatically when the grill ignite to produce harmless puffs of burner is in use. flame for a second or two. This is a normal part of the cooking process. • Before using the grill for the first time, wash grill grate in hot soapy • Never leave the grill unattended water. Rinse and dry. during operatio
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Grilling. Grilling Tips • With your grill, any food you’ve • When basting meats or applying considered “at its best” when sauces to foods, remember that prepared outdoors can now be excessive amounts wind up inside prepared indoors with less fuss and your grill and do not improve the great flavor. food flavor. Apply sauces during the last 15 to 20 minutes of cooking time • The following suggestions are good unless the recipe specifies otherwise. rules to follow and will increase your Sugar-based
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Grilling guide. ge.com 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.† Medium HI 10 to 16 minutes Turn after 5 to 8 minutes. Well HI 21 to 24 minutes Turn after 6 to 12 minutes. 1 Steak (1″–1 ⁄4″) Rare HI 14 to 24 minutes Turn after 7 to 12 minutes.† Medium HI 18 to
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Griddle. Griddle Accessory Using the griddle: 4. Preheat the griddle 5 to 10 minutes 1. Before the first use, wash your new at the specified setting as noted in griddle in hot soapy water, rinse and the Griddle Guide. dry. Then “condition” the surface by wiping on a thin coating of cooking 5. Use non-metallic spatulas or utensils oil or shortening. Remove excess oil while cooking to prevent damaging or shortening by wiping again with the finish. another paper towel. IMPORTANT: 2. Insert grill bu
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of the cooktop. ge.com Before Cleaning Before cleaning any part of your cooktop power plug, located beneath cooktop, be sure all controls are off the cooktop and inside the cabinets. and DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER Do not operate the cooktop without all TO THE COOKTOP at the fuse box or parts in place. circuit breaker panel, or pull the Control Knobs and Control Panel Seal After
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Care and cleaning of the cooktop. Grill Burner The grill burner should be cleaned after NOTE: Check to be sure all burner ports each use. It can be cleaned with a non- are open. To open clogged ports, insert abrasive pad or in the dishwasher. a twist tie directly into each port. Rinse and dry thoroughly before using again. For heavy soil, the burner should be cleaned first with a soapy steel wool pad, rinsed and dried. Then it can be cleaned in a self-cleaning oven for two hours. Grill Grate The
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Igniters It is important to keep igniter port openings on burners clear and free of obstructions to avoid ignition failure and possible gas buildup. If the port openings are blocked, use a twist tie to remove food particles. Griddle Accessory DO NOT immerse a hot griddle in Remove stubborn spots with a plastic cold water. scouring pad. For best results, use only those cleaning products which
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Installation Gas Downdraft Cooktop Instructions If you have questions, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: ge.com In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: IMPORTANT SAFETY • This product must be installed by a licensed plumber INSTRUCTIONS or gas fitter. • When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they shall be The cooktop has been design-certified by CSA the T-handle type. International. As with any appliance using gas and generating heat, there are certain safety precautions
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Installation Instructions UNPACK YOUR COOKTOP PARTS INCLUDED • Cooktop with side hold- • Vent grille • Sealed burner caps (2) down bolts (2) • Vent filter • Gas pressure regulator • Blower assembly • Sealed burner module • Attached 120-volt grounded • Blower plenum • Sealed burner grate plug cord • Vent guard and mounting • Grease jar • LP Conversion (attached to nuts (4) the electrical box) • Sheet metal screws (7) Burner Grate Vent Grille Sealed Burner Module Shipping Tape Sealed Burner Caps
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Installation Instructions PREPARATION TOOLS AND PARTS NEEDED PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION • Large flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • 3/8″ socket and ratchet •Saw Tie down bolt • Carpenter’s square on each end Pressure Regulator • Pipe wrench Wiring Box Cover *Blower can be swiveled 90° • Gas line shut off valve Grease Container • Pipe joint sealant for use with gas connections 1 1 21″ ± ⁄16″ that resists action of LP gas 29″ ± ⁄16″ 53.5 ± .16 cm 73.66 ± .16 cm For flexible connectio
