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CONVERT THE SURFACE BURNERS

1. Remove grates and burner caps.
2. Using the 7 mm nut driver,
remove and replace the brass
orifice spud inside each burner
chimney as follows:
• Replace the large orifices with
the spuds that are stamped 104.
• Replace the small orifices with
the spuds that are stamped 82.

NOTE: There will be one
extra orifice spud when
converting a four burner cooktop.

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CONVERTING TO LP GAS

or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP

CONVERT THE SURFACE KNOBS

1. Remove the knobs and
lift off the microswitch
operating cams from
the valve shafts.

2. Fully screw down the
brass low flame
adjustment screws into
the valve bodies with a
clockwise rotation.
3. Replace the knobs
and cams.

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This cooktop leaves the factory set for use with
natural gas. If you convert to LP gas, keep these
instructions and orifices in case you want to convert
back to natural gas.
The conversion should be done by a qualified
technician or installer.

PARTS:

Check the contents of the kit, which should
contain the following:
• 2 Orifice—Large size—104-WB28K0093
• 3 Orifice—Regular size—82-WB28K0094
• 1 Maxitrol LP adapter—WB01K055
• 1 Tie-on card/label for regulator
If you do not have all the 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:
• 5 burner cooktop 40,000 Btu/hr.
• 4 burner cooktop 34,000 Btu/hr.

TOOLS REQUIRED:

Adjustable wrench
Nut drivers: 9/32

or 7 mm

PREPARE COOKTOP FOR CONVERSION

(1) 

Turn off gas supply at the wall.

(2) Turn off the electrical power to the cooktop.

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Top grate

Valve
Shaft

Burner Cap

Cam

Summary of Contents for Monogram ZGU650

Page 1: ...Monogram UseandCare InstallationGuide for ZGU650 ZGU651 36 GasCooktop ...

Page 2: ...ortant Phone Numbers 18 Controls 8 Converting to LP Gas 15 16 Cooktop Comparison 7 Cookware 8 Electric Ignition 6 Features 6 Installation Instructions 11 16 Model and Serial Numbers 3 Problem Solver 17 Safety Instructions 4 5 Using Your Cooktop 7 9 Warranty 19 Questions Call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or ...

Page 3: ...heck the Problem Solver in the back of this guide It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your cooktop If you need service To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason ...

Page 4: ...ch 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 unless it is specifically recommended in this guide All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Using Your Cooktop Do not leave children alone or unattended where a cooktop is hot or in operation They coul...

Page 5: ... fat beyond the smoking point Use proper pan size Avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to properly contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers and large enough to cover burner grate 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 ...

Page 6: ...eliminate the need for standing pilot lights All the igniters make clicking sounds and spark even when only a single burner is being turned on Do not touch any of the burners when the igniters are clicking The burners on this cooktop relight automatically if the flame goes out This helps prevent the inconvenience of having to manually relight a burner As with electric ignition all of the burner ig...

Page 7: ...uction coils produced by a magnetic circuit between the coil and the pan Heats up right away under a glass and changes heat settings right away like a gas cooktop After turning the control surface off the glass cooktop is hot from the heat of the pan but cooking stops right away Electric Coil Flattened metal Heats by direct contact with the pan and by heating the air under the pan For best tubing ...

Page 8: ...OR 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 Medium weight cookware is recommended because it heats quickly and evenly Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet Use saucepans with tight fitting lids for cooking with minimum amounts of wat...

Page 9: ...t wipe up any spills as they occur This will keep them from 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...

Page 10: ...er the burners CARE AND CLEANING continued 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 rid of burned on food place the grates in a covered ...

Page 11: ...ny appliance using gas and generating heat there are certain safety precautions you should follow You ll find these precautions in this Use and Care Guide read it carefully Be sure your cooktop is installed properly by a qualified installer or service technician The cooktop must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in their absence with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA ...

Page 12: ...zards caused by reaching over heated surface units If the cabinetry is used above the cooktop allow a minimum 30 clearance between the cooking surface and the bottom of the unprotected cabinet If the clearance between the cooktop and the cabinetry is less than 30 the cabinet bottom must be protected with a flame retardant millboard at least 1 4 thick or gypsum board at least 3 16 thick covered wit...

Page 13: ...al gas at 4 of water column pressure or on LP gas at 10 of water column pressure It is shipped from the factory set for natural gas If you decide to use this cooktop with LP gas conversion adjustments must be made by a service technician or other qualified person A pressure regulator is to be connected in series with the manifold of the cooktop and must remain in series with the supply line regard...

Page 14: ...PERLY GROUNDED 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 receptacle is properly grounded and has correct polarity W...

Page 15: ...set for use with natural gas If you convert to LP gas keep these instructions and orifices in case you want to convert back to natural gas The conversion should be done by a qualified technician or installer PARTS Check the contents of the kit which should contain the following 2 Orifice Large size 104 WB28K0093 3 Orifice Regular size 82 WB28K0094 1 Maxitrol LP adapter WB01K055 1 Tie on card label...

Page 16: ... 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 yellow tipping on outer cones is normal 6 FINAL STEPS Fill in the date plus the name and address of the service organization performing the conversion in the spaces provided on the conversion label Remove the backing from the label and stick it in a conveni...

Page 17: ...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 BURNER FLAMES VERY If cooktop is connected to LP gas check all steps in the Installation Instructions LARGE OR YELLOW BURNER CONTROL When the knob is at the OFF position it must be pushed in before it can be KNOB WILL NOT TURN turned and it can only be turn...

Page 18: ...vailable to help Your call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substa...

Page 19: ...oll 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 Instructions provided with the product Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Failure ...

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