Summary of the content on the page No. 1
GEAppliances.com
Safety Instructions . . . .2–7 Troubleshooting
Owner’s Manual
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 32
& Installation
Operating Instructions
Instructions
Downdraft Vent System . .10 Consumer Support
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Consumer
JGP989
Gas Surface Burners . . . . .9 Support . . . . . . .Back Cover
Using Your Cooktop . . . .10 Product
Registration . . . . . . . .33, 34
Care and Cleaning
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Burner Assemblies . . . . .11
Burner Ca
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
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 the vicinity
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.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,
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Never use the cooktop as a cutting board. CAUTION: Items of interest to Do not use water on grease fires. Never children should not be stored in cabinets above a cooktop—children climbing on the pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured. burner by covering the pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or fla
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com GLASS COOKTOP SURFACE (on some models) Use care when touching the glass cooktop surface. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off. Avoid scratching the glass cooktop surface. Clean the cooktop surface with caution. The glass surface can be scratched with If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe items such as sharp instruments, r
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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 grates. 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. Use pans with handles that can be easi
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com SURFACE BURNERS Adjust the burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware. Excessive flame is hazardous. Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop— Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings they may melt if left too close to the vent. on or near your cooktop. Keep all plastics away from the surface Do not use aluminum foil under burner burners. gra
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
Features of your cooktop. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 10 1 2 4 3 5 4 9 8 9 6 7 Explained Feature Index on page 1 Vent Grille 12 2 Vent Filter (located under the vent grille) 12 3 Simmer Spillproof Burner 9, 11 4 Spillproof Burners 9, 11 5 High Power Spillproof Burner 9, 11 6 Vent Control 10 7 Surface Burner Controls 9 8 Glass Cooktop Surface 13, 14 9 Cast-Iron Burner Grates 12 10 Vent Grille Gasket 12, 13, 14 8 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips C
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using the gas surface burners. GEAppliances.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Light a Gas Surface Burner Push the control knob down and turn it When one burner is turned to LITE, to the LITE position. all the burners spark. Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner You will hear a little clicking noise—the while another burner is on.
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
MED HI Using your cooktop. Wok This Way We recommend that you use a flat-bottomed Do not use a flat-bottomed wok on a 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 above allowable current wok holder. standards. This could be dangerous to your health. Cookware Alu
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of the cooktop. GEAppliances.com Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop. Sealed Burner Assemblies Grate Turn all controls OFF before removing the burner parts. Electrode The burner grates, caps and burner heads can be lifted off, making them easy to clean. Burner cap Burner head Electrode When one burner is turned to Bur
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
FRONT Care and cleaning of the cooktop. Burner Grates and Vent Grille Lift off when cool. Grates and grille Replacement should be washed regularly and, of Before replacing the vent grille, make course, after spillovers. Wash them in hot, sure the grille gasket is properly installed soapy water and rinse with clean water. around the downdraft vent opening, with the word “FRONT” toward the knobs. Discoloration on the grates may also be Replace the vent grille carefully over removed by using the p
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com Control Knobs Molded flat area Before removing the knobs for The knob stem is flat on one side cleaning, please note that the knobs (see illustration). Check the inside of are in the OFF position. When replacing the knob and find the molded flat area. the knobs, check the OFF position to Flat Replace the knob by fitting the molded insure proper placement. flat area inside the kn
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Cleaning the glass cooktop. Heavy, Burned-On Residue Allow the cooktop to cool. After scraping with the razor scraper, spread a few drops of Remove the burner grates, vent ® CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic grille and vent grille gasket. Cooktop Cleaner to the entire Use a single-edge razor blade burned residue area. Use the ® CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad scraper at approximately a 45° angle against the glass surface and to remove any remaining residue. ® The CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic scrape the soil. It will be n
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Gas Downdraft Installation Cooktop Instructions If you have questions, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS: The cooktop has been design certified by CSA • This product must be installed by a licensed International. As with any appliance using gas and plumber or gas fitter. generating heat, there are certain safety precautions • When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they you should foll
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
Installation Instructions UNPACKING YOUR COOKTOP PARTS INCLUDED (PACKED BELOW THE COOKTOP) • Blower assembly • Vent grille gasket • Burner caps • Blower plenum • Cleaning cream (1 small, 2 medium, 1 large) • (4) Nuts • Scrub sponge or scraper • Gas pressure regulator • (2) Hold-down retainers and (on some models) • Attached 120-volt grounded thumb screws • Burner grates plug cord • (9) Sheet metal screws • Burner heads • LP Conversion • Foam gasket tape (9-ft. roll) (1 small (A), 2 medium (B),
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Installation Instructions PREPARATION TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED • Saw • Duct tape • Measuring tape or scale • Carpenter’s square • Adjustable wrench or socket set (7/16″ socket and ratchet) • Drill and drill bit • 1/4″ nut driver • Sheet metal screws • Pipe wrench • Manual gas line shut-off valve • Pipe joint sealant that resists action of LP gas • Ductwork to suit the installation For rigid connection: • Shut-off valve • Union • Pipe fittings as required For flexible connection where l
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
Installation Instructions CABINET PREPARATION 1 2 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION PREPARING THE BASE CABINET Positioning the cooktop This cooktop is designed to fit easily into a variety of cabinets. However, the combined The cooktop is designed to look best when centered installation of a downdraft vent and a cooktop in a cabinet at least 30″ wide. require careful consideration. The exhaust vent beneath the cooktop must be Some cabinets may require modifications. located between wall studs or floor
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Installation Instructions CABINET PREPARATION CUTOUTS 3 4 PREPARING THE COUNTERTOP PREPARING FOR DUCTWORK The countertop must have a deep flat surface NOTE: Ductwork MUST be vented to outside. to accommodate the cooktop and the vent. DO NOT vent into a wall, ceiling, crawlspace, attic or Countertops with a rolled front edge and any concealed space. backsplash may not provide the flat surface Cut hole in cabinet wall or floor as appropriate for area required. your installation. Make sure exhaus
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
Installation Instructions DUCTWORK CALCULATIONS Equivalent Number Equivalent Duct Pieces Length* x Used = Length Calculate Total Equivalent Ductwork Length Equivalent Number Equivalent 6″ round 1 Duct Pieces Length* x Used = Length to 3 ⁄4″ x 10″ transition 90° elbow 20 ft. x ( ) = ft. 6″ round † straight 1 ft. x ( ) = ft. 1 3 ⁄4″ x 10″ to 6″ round 1 transition 5 ft. x ( ) = ft. 3 ⁄4″ x 10″ † straight 1 ft. x ( ) = ft. 1 3 ⁄4″ x 10″ to 6″ round 6″, 90° transition elbow 15 ft. x ( ) = ft
