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Safety Instructions . . .2–7 Troubleshooting
Owner’s
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 32
Manual &
Operating Instructions
Installation
Downdraft Vent System . . .10 Consumer Support
Instructions
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Consumer Support . . . . . . .36
Gas Surface Burners . . . . . . .9 Product
PGP989
Using Your Cooktop . . . . . .10 Registration . . . . . . . . . . .33, 34
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Care and Cleaning
Burner Assemblies . . .
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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
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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 Never use the cooktop as a cutting board. CAUTION: Items of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets above a Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick cooktop—children climbing on the cooktop up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. to reach items could be seriously injured. Smother a flaming pan on a surface burner by covering the pan completely with a well- Always keep wooden and plasti
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.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 spills items such as sharp instruments, ring
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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
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.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. grates. Misus
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Features of your cooktop. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 10 1 2 4 3 4 5 8 6 8 9 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
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using the gas surface burners. ge.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. An electr
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MED HI Using your cooktop. Wok This Way We recommend that you use a flat- Do not use a flat-bottomed wok on a bottomed wok, available at your local retail support ring. Placing the ring over the store. Use a flat-bottomed wok. burner or grate may cause the burner to work improperly, resulting in carbon Only a flat-bottomed wok should be used. monoxide levels above allowable current Do not use a flat-bottomed wok with a wok standards. This could be dangerous to holder. your health. Cookware
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of the cooktop. ge.com Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop. How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape Carefully grasp a corner of the protective To assure no damage is done to the finish of the shipping film with your fingers and slowly product, the safest way to remove the adhesive peel it from the appl
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Care and cleaning of the cooktop. Burner Grates, Vent Grille and Gasket Lift off when cool. Grates, grille and gasket Replacement should be washed regularly and, of course, Before replacing the vent grille, make sure after spillovers. the grille gasket is properly installed around the downdraft vent opening, with the word To clean, wash them in hot, soapy water “FRONT” toward the knobs. Replace the and rinse with clean water. vent grille carefully over the gasket. Discoloration on the grates ma
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Control Knobs Molded flat area The control knobs may be removed for To clean the knobs, place them in a easier cleaning. dishwasher or wash with soap and water. Rinse with clean water. Make sure the Make sure the knobs are in the OFF insides of the knobs are dry before positions and pull them straight off the Flat replacing. stems for cleaning. Replace the knobs in the OFF position to ensur
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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 Cooktop grille and vent grille gasket. Cleaner to the entire burned residue ® area. Use the CERAMA BRYTE Use a single-edge razor blade scraper at approximately a 45° Cleaning Pad to remove any remaining residue. angle against the glass surface and ® The CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic scrape the soil. It will be n
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Gas Downdraft Installation Cooktop Instructions If you have questions, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: ge.com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS: The cooktop has been design certified by Underwriters • This product must be installed by a licensed plumber Laboratories (UL). As with any appliance using gas or gas fitter. and generating heat, there are certain safety precautions • When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they shall be
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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 (10-32 keps – nuts with • Scrub sponge or scraper • Gas pressure regulator & lock washers attached) (on some models) LP Conversion Instructions • (9) Sheet metal screws • Burner grates • Attached 120-volt grounded (8-18 x 3/8″) • Burner heads plug cord • Foam gasket tape (9-ft. ro
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Installation Instructions PREPARATION TOOLS AND MATERIALS HIGH ALTITUDE ORIFICE CONVERSION KIT YOU WILL NEED Use for cooktop operation at elevations above 5000 ft. • Saw (1500m). • Duct tape Specify kit for Natural Gas or LP Gas when ordering: • Measuring tape or scale • Carpenter’s square Natural Gas High Altitude Orifice Conversion Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WB28X10114 • Adjustable wrench or socket set (7/16″ socket and ratchet) LP High Altitude Orifice Conversion
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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 installation of The cooktop is designed to look best when centered in a a downdraft vent and a cooktop require careful cabinet at least 30″ wide. consideration. The exhaust vent beneath the cooktop must be located Some cabinets may require modifications. between wall studs or floo
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Installation Instructions CABINET PREPARATION CUTOUTS 3 4 PREPARING FOR DUCTWORK PREPARING THE COUNTERTOP NOTE: Ductwork MUST be vented to outside. The countertop must have a deep flat surface DO NOT vent into a wall, ceiling, crawlspace, attic or any to accommodate the cooktop and the vent. concealed space. Countertops with a rolled front edge and backsplash may not provide the flat surface Cut hole in cabinet wall or floor as appropriate for your area required. installation. Make sure exha
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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 transition 5 ft. x ( ) = ft. 1 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
