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Built-in Modular Downdraft Cooktop

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Operating

Coil

Unit Module

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Controls

Cooktop Comparison ....................................8

Cooktop Vent System ................................26

Features . . .

Griddle Accessory ...............................22-24

Griddle Cooking Guide ...........................24

Grill Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-21

Grill Cooking

Home Canning Tips ....................................25

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Radiant Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-18

Solid Disk

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Care and

Unit Module ..........................30

Control Panel and

Grease Collector Jar ...................................27

Griddle

Grill Cover

Grill

Radiant Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Solid Disk Module . .

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Problem Solver.......................40,

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Installation Instructions

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Consumer Services

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Phone Numbers .......................43

Model and Serial

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Models: JP383

JP387

JP384

JP388

JP385

JP389

JP386

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Page 1: ...cessories 3 8 Radiant Module 16 18 Solid Disk Module l2 15 Care and Cleaning 27 32 Coil Sutiace Unit Module 30 Control Panel and Knobs 27 Grease Collector Jar 27 Griddle Accessoy 29 Grill Cover 29 Grill Module 29 Radiant Module 32 Solid Disk Module 31 Vent System 28 Problem Solver 40 41 More questions call GE Answer ntiP 800 626 2000 Installation Instructions 33 39 Consumer Services 43 Imponant Ph...

Page 2: ...u the cooktop Save time and money Before you request service See the Problem Solver in the back of this guide It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself Seflal Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service dls conmrning your cooktop m YOU ED SERWCE To obtain service see the Gnsumer Semices page in the back of this guide We re proud of our service and want...

Page 3: ...surface units are made of cast iron and are sealed to the cooktop Each surface unit has a built in protector that keeps it from getting too hot It will automatidly decrease the temperature of the surface unit in the case of over heating or excessively high temperatures Radiant Module R45 Black Radiant 208V JP38 RWWhite Radiant 208V JP38 ml J R47Staidess Steel Grill Module 208V JP387 With this modt...

Page 4: ...nd to avoid gr fires Do not let cookg grease or other able materiak accumulate on or uear the coo op 4 a g pm Turn e surface units off mo r the flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the pan completely with a wefl fitting fi cookie sheet or flat tray Use a dry chemid or foam type fire extinguisher Earning grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking soda or if av able by using a ...

Page 5: ...o the coohg S W do not apply tik Top eaning Crerne to tie ass surface when it is hot on radiant moddes ordy Mer cm use a damp cloth or paper towel to remove W tik Top eaning Creme residue on radiant moddesody Read and foflow W instictions and w gs on Cook Top Cleaning Crerne kbek on radiant modul Ody Use when tonc g the cooktop The ass surface of the cooktop WM retain heat after the controk have b...

Page 6: ... mS OF YOm COO OP h Models JP383 JP384 JP385 6 ...

Page 7: ...ollector System 5 18 Uses wide mouth canning jars to collect grease 22 27 9 Control fiobs 9 19 Push in and turn to set surfaw units from LO to HI 23 27 10 Indicator Light 9 Lights when any unit of the cooktop is turned on 11 Vent Control fiob 5 Turn onto efiaust odors smoke or heat during cooking 26 27 The blower automatidly comes on when the grill heating unit is turned on 12 Vent System 5 9 The ...

Page 8: ... results use good quality pans Elwtric wils are more forgiving of warped pans than radiant or solid disks Heats up quicuy but does not change heat settings as quicMy as gas or induction Electric roils stay hot enough to mntinue rooking for a short time after they are turned off Heats by dirat mntact with the pan so pans must be flat on the bottom for good cooking results Heats up and mols down mor...

Page 9: ... on CooKng Guide for Using Heat Settings HI Used to begin cooking or to bfig water to a bed Reduce heat setting after water boils Medium High Setting halfway between HI and MED Maintains a fast boil on large amounts of food n OFF o m 0 Haut6 and brown keeps food at a medium boil or simmer Medim bw Setting hdtiay between D and Medium bw a LO Cook after starting at HI cooks with little water u s MED...

Page 10: ... up the tab at the inside edge of the modde 4 If you are storing modties do not stack them or until the base clears the opening at the side of store other matends on top of them This could the cooktop damage the surface of the moddes Coo am Right Use medium or heavy weight mohare Auminum cookware conducts heat faster than other metals Cast iron and mated cast iron cookware are slow to absorb heat ...

Page 11: ...k can be used safely Q Why am I not getting the heat I need from my surface units even though I have the controls on the correct setting A After turning the surface units off and making sure they are cool check to make sure that the plug in units are securely plugged in Q my does my cookware tilt when I place it on the surface unit A Because the surface unit is not flat Make sure the feet of the s...

Page 12: ...ab at the hside edge of the modtie untti 4 If you are storing moddes do not stack them or the base clears the opening at the side of the cooktop store other materials on top of them This could damage the surface of the moddes Before Using Your Solid Disk Module for the First Time The top working surface of solid disk surface units THE S ACE UNIT S PROTECTI have a protective coating which must be h...

Page 13: ...st use proper flat bottomed cookware Pans with rounde curved ridged or warped bottoms are not remrnmended Improper cookware codd cause unsatisfactory cooking restits Unlike electric coil surface units solid disk surface units do NOT turn red ho even at the setting However you may notice a dtil glow when the surface units are on HI and the room is didy lit Solid disk cooking tikes you a step closer...

Page 14: ...to boil Good flat okware will have an even distribution of bubbles over the bottom surface area of the pan Bubbles Iocrdized in ody a portion of the bottom indi te uneven mntact of the pan to the surface unit uneven heat tisfer or an unsuitable pan w Place otiy dry pans on the solid disk surface units Do not place lids on the units particularly 4 wet lids We recommend that you use ody a flat botto...

Page 15: ...the wbinets countertops or cookware Q my am I ovemooking my food with the new sotid disk surface units A The solid disk surface units are very ener efficient and retain heat much longer than the cofi units Food Ml boil or fry 3 to 5 minutes after the controls are turned off We recommend that you begin rooking at lower settings than you have in the past and gradudly increase or decrease heat as des...

Page 16: ...through the glass to the mohare The red glow of the cofis wdl be instantly visible through the glass It wi take the surfam unit a few moments to heat up The cofi cycles on and off to maintain your selected control setting The coils have temperature limiters to prevent runaway temperatures Use the same cookware that you would use with solid disk surface units If you are storing modules do not stack...

Page 17: ...special cooking procedures require specific mokware such as pressure cookers deep fat fryers etc Ml cookware must have flat bottoms and be the correct she The mokvvare should dso be covere if applicable to the cooking process How to Check Pan Pefiomance Use of correct cookware can affect the cooking performance and cleaning of your cooktop The correct cookware redu s the temperature of the cooktop...

Page 18: ...food year round prepared in the convenience of your own kitchen Separate heating elements can be set at different temperatures allowing you to use hdf the cooking surfa to l meat and the other Mf to prepare potatoes or other vegetables for a complete med How to Inseti the Gtill Modtie b z 1 Make sure the grease collector jar is in place beneath the cooktop 2 Fit the reflector pan in the cooktop me...

Page 19: ...he moktop are controlled separately Heat ody half the grill surfaw for cookings portions or set each hdf at a different temperature for cooking different types of foods Automatic Blower Operation The blower comes on automatidly when the grill is turned on and turns off automatiea y when the grill is turned off What to Do if a Flame Up Occurs Grilling fat or juicy foods may cause flame ups You shot...

Page 20: ...estions and hswem Q I fofiowed the cooking times suggested in the grill cooking guide but my foods were not done properly Is there something wrong with my grill A Probably not Suggested cooking times should be used ody as a general guide Variables in food can change cooking times required Q How can I keep barbecued meats from developing an unattractive burned look and taste A Saums containing suga...

Page 21: ...tal 1 hr to 1 hr 10 minutes total 1 hr to 1 hr 25 minutes total 10 minutes per side 8 9 minutes total 1 18 minutes wr side 40 50 minutes total 20 22 minutes per side 1S20 minutes per side 8 10 minutes per side 10 12 minutes per side Commenfi Preheat grill 10 minutes for rare Preheat grill 10 minutes for rare Redum to MED for well done Preheat grill 10 minutes for rare Turn over frequently and if d...

Page 22: ... plate shotid be seated properly on the reflector pan with the gridde s drain holes at the front Remoting the Gtiddle Module men removing the parts of the grill module to clean be sure dl switches are in the OFF position ad the module is cool Remove the gridde plate and then slide the heating element toward the center of the cooktop untfl it is unplugged Remove the reflector pan Empty grease mllec...

Page 23: ... foods require cooking on a preheated surface which may be greased lighdy before adding food Preheat gridde 5 minutes or less at HI setting then switch to recommended mok setting If your house has low voltage foods may be lighter brown than expected A longer preheating and gridde time maybe needed to get good rooking restits Make sure the gridde is clean Check the grease wllector jar and empty if ...

Page 24: ...ary to store it flat avoid placing other pans or cookware on top Q How long can foods be kept warm with the griddle without losing their appeal No longer than 2 hours is rewmmended to assure good f od quality and prevent spoilage Delicate foods such as eggs should not be kept more than 15 to 30 minutes entrees and casseroles maybe warmed for 30 to 60 minutes Hors d oeuvres wfil stay hot for servin...

Page 25: ...rge amounts of steam To avoid burns from steam or heat be careti when canning NO If your house has low voltage canning may take longer than expected even though directions have been caretily followed The prouss time wfll be shortened by 1 using a pressure canner and 2 starting with HOTtap water for fastest heating of large quantities of water CA ONS Safe canning requires that harmti microorganisms...

Page 26: ...cooking vapom odors and smoke from foods prepared on the cooktop moddes How to Opemte Vent System To operate the vent system using the knob turn the WNT knob on the control panel to ON Some models have a control that allows you to choose blower speeds from low to high Continuous use of the vent system w e cooking helps keep the kitchen comfortable and less hurni reducing cooking odors and sofiing ...

Page 27: ...ately dry it with a clean soft cloth T ewe to dry the surfam following the grain To help prevent finger mark after cleaning spread a thin film of baby ofi on the surface Wipe away excess oil with a C1 SOft cloth Grease Co ector Jar Smop out grease with a large spoon SOA the jar in warm water to loosen grease if desired Clean with a plastic or soap ed scouring pad and hot soapy water The jar may ds...

Page 28: ... it in hot soapy water Use dishwashing liquid for cleaning Rinse well and dry thorou y Do not use abrasive cleaners ey will damage the Do not operate the vent without the filter in place vent le s finish A Do not clean the vent grille in the dishwasher To clean the vent chamber use hot soapy water Do not use abrasive cleaners They will damage the finish m r 4 4A Ill 4 Vent FiRer Vent Chamber Modul...

Page 29: ...grate may dso be cleaned in the reflector pan Clean with either a plastic or soap filled dishwasher Do not clean in a se cleaning oven ouring pad and hot soapy water The reflector pan may dso be cleaned in the dishwasher Clean with a plastic scouring pad and hot soapy water Rinse well Do not use abrasive cleaners Do not clean in the dishwasher Gtill Cover Do not place the cover on a hot modde or l...

Page 30: ...nch If you do it may not lie flat on the drip pan when you plug it back in Repeated ng of the surface unit more than 1 inch above the drip pan can permanently damage the receptacle To replace a surface unit Replace the drip pan into the recess in the eooktop Make sure the opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle Insert the terminrds of the surface unit through the opening in the drip pan an...

Page 31: ...he matte black surface can be maintained by treating it periodically with Cello Electrol polish which is available from your GE supplier Use the applicator to apply a very thin coating of the polish to the entire stiace unit surface Turn the unit on high for several minutes to bake the polish to the unit men the unit is coole rub lightiy with a cloth or paper towel to remove any excess polish Befo...

Page 32: ...by the spillover Remove hot pans 2 Wearing an oven mitt hold the razor scraper at a 30 angle to the cooktop and scrape the hot spill to a cool area outside the surface unit 3 With the spfil in a cool ar use a dry paper towel to remove any exwss Any spfilover rernaining shotid be left unti the surfam of the modde has cooled Do not mntinue to use the sofied surface unit unti dl of the spfiover has b...

Page 33: ... must be supphed with the proper voltage and frequency as fisted with Step 9 and connected to an individud properly grounded branch circuit protected by a circuit breaker or time delay fuse Proper electrid ratings should be verified with fisting on producfs ratig plate me rating plate is located on the right hand side of the exhaust plenum M wire connections must be made in accordance with lod cod...

Page 34: ...e oven or cooking apptiance over the cooktop sh conform to the initiation instructions packed with that apptiance A 15 minimum must be kept from the side edge of cooktop to the bottom of any binet not directiy above cooktop H clearance is less than 15 adjacent cabinets should beat least 6 from side edge of cooktop 34 Step 2 Preparing ho tibinti is cooktop designed to fit emi into a variety of cabi...

Page 35: ...ed because it can muse severely restricted airflow However if the blower outiet and the floor or wa duct location do NOT tign well tien flexible M X ducting can be used to adapt to an offset Good atignrnent without use of flexible ducting is best N Do not exceed the maximum recommended offset of 3 c Do not dow the flexible ducting to kink or collapse Do stretch the flexible ducting as much as poss...

Page 36: ...n Secure d joints with sheet meti screws and duct tape to assure airtight seal F Dud tape over sem and screw h Flow Select downward or WW ventig To convert blower exhaust direction remove four nuts inside the plenum which hold blower and wire tiger guard Remove blower and rotite so that exhaust faces downward or rear direction needed Replace wire finger guard and nuts Retighten nuts Blower exhaust...

Page 37: ... satisfactory performance tie duct run shotid not exceed 100 feet tient length Venting performance is improved by using larger diameter duct Equivalent Number Equivalent Duct Pieces Length x Used Length 5 round to 3 x 10 transition Q 90 elbow 37fi x ft 6 round to 3 x 10 transition 90 elbow 2ofi x fi 3 x 10 to 6 round transition 5fi x ft 3 x 10 to 6 round transition 90 elbow 12 fi x fi Tapered 5 ro...

Page 38: ...st the side of the wire compartment 38 mace the clamp over the conduit M e sure the bushing is fu y clam seated against stop the stop tab in the clamp Clam Tab Tighten the clamping screw until the clamping tab is fufly seated against the wire compartment Complete the rest of the hs ation observing lod codes see steps 9 and 10 men complete reinsti the wire compartment cover Step 8 I lling tie Ceo p...

Page 39: ...ktop and the power supply to the branch circuit red lead connect the black leads to each other Connect the green and white leads of the cooktop to the power supply and branch circuit neutral leads which are white or gray nductor Branch Circuit Branch Circuit Power Cookop Power Leads Black Black Black a a 4 Conductor B ch Ctitit When connecting cooktop to a konductor circui connect the red leads of...

Page 40: ...on that side then switch maybe at fati itdoesnothea indimtions are that there is a malhdoning mmponent in the modde Surfa units are not plugg in sofidy Refltior pans are not set ely in the ktop S tit mntrok tie not properly set or wrong tit mntrol set forunit youare using H ting element is not plugged in solidy l or Hae heating element mntrok are not properly L To use entire da of l or gri q it is...

Page 41: ...g procedwe to remove marks bcorrect cleaning materials have been en ted boilovers or grease spatters remain on the ace Use a r scraper and r remended cleaning procednre Use a r r scraper and recommended cleaning pr Mineral deposits from water or food a be removed with tik Top Qeaning Creme k the W unit to LO wipe the hot cooktop with seved dry paper towels U a mor scraper held at a an e to the coo...

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Page 44: ...ion caused by hardened spills of Read your Use and Cars material problem contact your dealer or sugary materials or me d plastic If you then have any questions installer You are responsible for that are not cleaned acwrding about operating the product providing adequate electrical to the directions in the Use and please mntact your dealer or our gas exhausting and other Care Guide Consumer A irs o...

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