GE JGP328, Technical Service Manual

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3. Unplug the wire from the base of the igniter.
Burner and Top Removal
Note: The cooktop does not need to be removed
from the countertop.
1. Remove all igniters (see Igniter Removal).
GEA00771
Torx
Screw
Igniter
Graphite
Gasket
2. Remove 2 Torx (T15) screws from each
burner base and remove the burner bases.
Caution: When replacing burner bases on
glasstop models, do not overtighten screws.
Caution: Graphite gaskets are very fragile. Care
must be given to avoid breaking.
3. Remove the flat graphite gaskets and set
aside.
4. Remove the knobs from the cooktop.
5. Lift off the cooktop and place it on a flat,
protected surface.
6. Remove the graphite gaskets (glass cooktop
models only) and set aside.
Note: When reassembling the glass cooktop
models, replace the top before replacing the
graphite gaskets to avoid damage to the gaskets.
Caution: There is a foam gasket (seal) between
the cooktop and the burner box (nonglass models
only). This gasket must stay in place to ensure
proper air flow to the burners (see Igniter Re-
moval illustration).
Note: The cooktop itself is not equipped with a gas
shutoff valve. If installed correctly, a shutoff valve
will be in the main gas supply line “downstream” of
the appliance pressure regulator.
Igniter Removal
1. Remove the burner grate, burner cap, and
burner head from the cooktop.
GEA00741
BURNER
GRATE
BURNER
CAP
BURNER
HEAD
SPARK
IGNITER
BURNER BOX
BOTTOM
BURNER
BASE
2. Insert a small, flat screwdriver blade between
the edge of the igniter and burner base and lift
the igniter.
Caution: When removing the wire from the igniter,
make sure you do not damage the heat shrink
insulation on the wire. If damaged, repair the wire
insulation with fiberglass tape.
GEA00769
Burner
Base Burner
Base
Graphite
Gasket Graphite
Gasket
Glasstop Model Glasstop Model
Burner
Head
Burner
Head
Burner
Cap
Burner
Cap
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Burner
Head Burner
Head
Burner
Base
Burner
Base
Deepdish Model Deepdish Model
Graphite
Gasket
Graphite
Gasket
Burner Cap Burner Cap