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Safety Instructions . . . .2–7 Troubleshooting
Owner’s Manual
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 32
& Installation
Operating Instructions
Instructions
Downdraft Vent System . .10 Consumer Support
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Consumer Support . . . . .36
JGP989
Gas Surface Burners . . . . .9 Product
Using Your Cooktop . . . .10 Registration . . . . . . . .33, 34
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Care and Cleaning
Burner Assemblies . . . . .11
Burner Caps and Heads . .11
Burn
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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 Do not use water on grease fires. Never above a cooktop—children climbing on the pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls cooktop to reach items could be seriously off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface injured. burner by covering the pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or fla
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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 items such as sharp instruments, rings or sp
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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 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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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. 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 Burner base L
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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
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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 easier The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher or they may also be washed cleaning. with soap and water. Make sure the Make sure the knobs are in the OFF insides of the knobs are dry before Flat positions and pull them straight off the replacing. stems for cleaning. Replace the knobs in the OFF position The control knobs m
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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 grille and vent grille gasket. Cooktop Cleaner to the entire burned residue area. Use the Use a single-edge razor blade ® scraper at approximately a 45° CERAMA BRYTE 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 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 follow. You’ll
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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
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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 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
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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
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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 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
