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Summary of Contents for JGP640

Page 1: ...ng Your Cooktop 7 8 Vent System 8 9 Care and Cleaning 9 10 Problem Solver 21 More questions call GEAnswer Center 800 626 2000 Installation Instructions 11 20 Converting to LP Gas 18 20 Downdraft 14 Consumer Services 23 Appliance Registration 2 Important Phone Numbers 23 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Warranty Back Cover I Moflels JGP640 JGP641 GEAppliances ...

Page 2: ...ult causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions ...

Page 3: ... the cooktop before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packing material ignite Be sure your cooktop is correctly adjusted by a qualified service technician or installer for the type of gas natural or LP which is to be used Your cooktop can be converted for use with either type of gas See the Installation Instructions Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your cooktop...

Page 4: ...ndles toward the side or center of the cooktop without extending over adjacent burner or vent area Alwavs turn the surface burners to off before removing the cookware Carefully watch foods being fried at high flame setting Foods for frying should be as dry as possible Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan Use least possible am...

Page 5: ...e if the wok has a round metal ring which is placed over the burner grate to support the wok This ring acts as a heat trap which may damage the burner grate and burner head Also it may cause the burner to work improperly This may cause a carbon monoxide level above that allowed by current standards resulting in a health hazard SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FEATURES OF YOUR COOKTOP Models JGP640 and JGP6...

Page 6: ... the pan right away and change either LP gas heat settings right away When you turn the control off cooking stops right away or natural gas Radiant Glass Ceramic Cooktop Induction _xx mlto Electric Coil Solid Disk Electric coils under a glass ceramic cooktop High frequency induction coils under a glass surface Flattened metal tubing containing electric resistance wire suspended over a drip pan Sol...

Page 7: ...older cleaning cloths or other materials on them How to Select Flame Size Watch the flame not the knob as you reduce heat The flame size on a gas burner should match the cookware you are using FOR SAFE HANDLING OF COOKWARE NEVER LET THE FLAME EXTEND UP THE SIDES OF THE COOKWARE Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookware is wasted heat and only serves to heat the handle Cookware Aluminum Medi...

Page 8: ...d on the cooktop Continuous use of the vent system helps keep the kitchen comfortable and less humid reducing cooking odors and soiling moisture that normally creates a frequent need for cleaning How to Operate the Vent System To raise the vent turn the VENT knob to RAISE Hold the knob at the RAISE position until the vent is fully extended The vent will automatically stop when it is fully extended...

Page 9: ...rom burning on and becoming more difficult to remove As soon as the cooktop is cool wash the glass surface with a cloth moistened with warm soapy water rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth You can use any liquid household detergent Do not use abrasive materials such as metal pads cleansing powder and scouring pads they may scratch the surface Do not use harsh chemicals such as bleach o...

Page 10: ...fit securely into position over the burners Burner __ Grate i Burner Cap _ I s ot _Burner Bowl Burner Grates Cast iron burner grates should be washed regularly and of course after spillovers Wash them in hot soapy water and rinse with clean water Dry the grates with a cloth don t put them back on the cooktop wet When replacing the grates be sure they re positioned securely over the burners To get ...

Page 11: ...top must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in their absence with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 Latest Edition Installation of this cooktop must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 Latest Edition Disconnect electrical supply before servicing Make sure the wall coverings around the cooktop can w...

Page 12: ...ance between the countertop and the bottom of the cabinet If the clearance is less than 18 the adjacent cabinets should be at least 8 from the side of the cooktop 12 STEP2 PREPARINGTHECOUNTERTOP t Not less than 1 21_ 34 Z t Not less than 2 25 I 8_0 min 8_ 6 min cut out to wall cut out to wall Countertop cut out dimensions Cut out the opening as shown in the diagram Measure carefully when cutting t...

Page 13: ...nlet pressure must be at least 5 If the regulator is set for 10 the inlet pressure must be at least 11 For ease of installation and if local codes permit the gas supply line into the cooktop should be 1 2 or 3 4 I D flexible metal appliance connector three to five feet in length STEP5 PREPAREFOR DUCTWORK NOTE Ductwork MUST be vented outside DO NOT vent into a wall ceiling crawlspace attic or any c...

Page 14: ...on over the connection Carefully lower the downdraft unit and blower assembly into its position at the rear of the countertop cut out 14 STEP7 INSTALLINGTHE COOKTOP Remove all packaging material from the cooktop Position the cooktop over the cut out opening and carefully lower it into place making sure that the power cord is dropped into the cabinet Make sure the cooktop location is all the way to...

Page 15: ...n the pipe stub and shut off and the pressure regulator if local codes permit Appropriate flare union adapters are required at each end of the flexible connector Turn on the gas check for leaks using a liquid leak detector at all joints in the system the pressure test nipple is adjacent to the gas inlet pipe on the rear right hand side of the cooktop bottom CAUTION DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR ...

Page 16: ...ully FOR PERSONAL SAFETY THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY ROUNDED The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug which mates with a standard three prong grounding wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance The customer should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptac...

Page 17: ...ended or when the VENT knob is released Remove the ventilator grille remove the filters and packaging and replace the filters Turn the EAN knob to HIGH position to turn it on If you continue turning the EAN knob you can select a fan speed between HIGH and LOW To lower the vent turn the VENT knob to LOWER Hold the knob at the LOWER position until the vent is completely lowered and the flap is dosed...

Page 18: ...e above listed components or if you are in any doubt please contact the nearest GE Service and Parts Center USE ONLY APPROVED PIPE DOPE RESISTANT TO LP GAS Total input rating after conversion 4 burner cooktop 34 000 Btu hr _1 CONVERTTHE SURFACE KNOBS 1 Remove the knobs and lift off the microswitch operating cams from the valve shafts o_ _ Cam __ Valve Shaft o 2 Fully screw down the brass low flame...

Page 19: ...ce spud when converting a four burner cooktop Top Grate Burner Cap CONVERTTHE PRESSURE REGULATOR WARNING Do not remove the pressure regulator from the cooktop I 1 Locate the pressure regulator under the rear of the cooktop 2 Use an adjustable wrench to remove the nut from the pressure regulator _ _ Gas Flow ___ into Range LP t NAT_ _ Nut 3 Insert the LP Adapter into the nut NAT LP i Nut __ 4 Reins...

Page 20: ... the individual shut off valve _ CHECK QUALITY OF FLAMES The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually A Yellow flames Call for service B Yellow tips on outer cones Normal for LP gas C Soft blue flames Normal for natural gas If burner flames look like A call for service Normal burner flames should look like B or C depending on the type of gas you use With LP gas some yell...

Page 21: ... for Normal for LP gas natural gas If burner flame looks like A call for service Normal burner flames should look like B or C depending on the type of gas If cooktop is connected to LP gas check all steps in the Installation Instructions When the knob is at the OFF position it must be pushed in before it can be turned and it can only be turned in a counterclockwise direction When the knob is at an...

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Page 23: ...s fbr a variety of GE appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier fl ee kitchen for persons with limited 1nobility To obtain these items fl ee of charge call 800 626 2000 Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who hm_e access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter m W call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request information or service Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can have th...

Page 24: ...ating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center _ 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting facilities as described in the Installation...

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