GE Profile JGP656 Series User Manual Download

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JGP656

GE Appliances

183D5580P078

49-80011 04–00 JR

Installation and

Owner’s Manual

www.geappliances.com

Cooktop

Safety Instructions

Safety precautions . . . .2, 4–7

Operating Instructions, Tips

Burners  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Cookware tips  . . . . . . . . . . .10
Features of your cooktop  . . .8
Vent system  . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Care and Cleaning

Burner assemblies . . . . . . . .12
Burner caps  . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Burner grates  . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Burner heads  . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Control knobs  . . . . . . . . . . .12
Glass cooktop  . . . . . . . . . . .12
Grease filters  . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Installation Instructions

Installing the
cooktop  . . . . . . .14–16, 19–24
Installing the
downdraft system  . . . . .17–18
LP gas  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Before You Call For Service

Troubleshooting tips . . . . .25

Consumer Services

Important phone
numbers . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Model and serial number
location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Product registration .3, 29, 30
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Gas Downdraft

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Summary of Contents for Profile JGP656 Series

Page 1: ...tem 11 Care and Cleaning Burner assemblies 12 Burner caps 13 Burner grates 13 Burner heads 13 Control knobs 12 Glass cooktop 12 Grease filters 12 Installation Instructions Installing the cooktop 14 16 19 24 Installing the downdraft system 17 18 LP gas 7 Before You Call For Service Troubleshooting tips 25 Consumer Services Important phone numbers Back Cover Model and serial number location 3 Produc...

Page 2: ...ot 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 If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING If the information in thi...

Page 3: ...all For Service section If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included in the back section of this manual Or you can always call the GE Answer Center at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week OR Visit our Website ...

Page 4: ...l packaging materials are removed from the cooktop before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packaging 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 in the LP Conversion...

Page 5: ...arp instruments or with rings and other jewelry Never use the cooktop as a cutting board Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Turn the controls off Smother a flaming pan on a surface burner by covering the pan completely with a well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Use a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher Flaming grease outside a pan can be put o...

Page 6: ...andles toward the side or center of the cooktop without extending over adjacent burners Always turn the surface burner controls off before removing cookware Carefully watch foods being fried at a high flame setting Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats Do not leave any items on the cooktop The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers w...

Page 7: ...t is hot Some cleaners produce noxious fumes and wet cloths could cause steam burns if used on a hot surface Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on or near your cooktop Don t use aluminum foil to line burner bowls Misuse could result in a fire hazard or damage to the cooktop Do not cover or block the area around the cooktop knobs This area must be kept clear for proper ventilation and burner...

Page 8: ...eatures and appearance may vary from your model 1 4 4 3 10 9 7 6 5 Explained Feature Index on page Vent 11 Vent Filters 12 Simmer Spillproof Burner 9 13 Spillproof Burners 12 13 High Power Spillproof Burner 9 13 Fan Speed Control 11 Vent Control 11 Surface Unit Controls 9 Glass Cooktop Surface 12 Cast Iron Burner Grates 13 2 8 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Page 9: ...ng burners this way Burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally Do not operate a burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat Check to be sure the burner you turn on is the one you want to use Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you place your hand a p...

Page 10: ...num skillet Use saucepans with tight fitting lids when cooking with minimum amounts of water Enamelware Under some conditions the enamel of some cookware may melt Follow cookware manufacturer s recommendations for cooking methods Glass There are two types of glass cookware those for oven use only and those for cooktop cooking saucepans coffee and tea pots Glass conducts heat very slowly Cast Iron ...

Page 11: ...he RAISE LOWER position The vent will then descend The vent fan will only operate in the fully extended position CAUTION Be careful when raising or lowering the vent Be sure pots pot handles and other objects are clear of the vent cover and cannot be struck or tipped by the vent being raised Keep hands and fingers away from all vent parts How to Operate the Vent System Turn the FAN knob to the HIG...

Page 12: ...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 or chemical oven cleaners CAUTION Do not cook on or clean a broken or cracked cooktop Cleaning solut...

Page 13: ...section that fits over the electrode is kept open A sewing needle or wire twist tie works well to unclog it The slits in the burner heads of your cooktop must be kept clean at all times for an even unhampered flame You should clean the surface burners routinely especially after bad spillovers which could clog these openings To remove burned on food soak the burner heads in a solution of mild liqui...

Page 14: ...lat blade screwdriver Saw Carpenter s square Pipe wrench Manual gas line shut off valve Pipe joint sealant that resists action of LP gas Ductwork to suit the installation For flexible connection where local codes permit Flexible metal tubing same 3 4 or 1 2 I D as gas supply line Flare union adapter for connection to supply line 3 4 NPT x 3 4 I D or 1 2 NPT x 1 2 I D Flare union adapter for connec...

Page 15: ...should follow You ll find these precautions in this Owner s Manual 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 No 70 Latest Edition Installation of this cooktop must conform with local codes or in th...

Page 16: ...rom right and left sides of cutout to adjacent wall Allow at least 21 4 clearance between front of cutout and front edge of countertop CAUTION Wall coverings countertops and cabinets should be able to withstand 200 F heat generated by the cooktop Preparing the Countertop Countertop cut out dimensions Cut out the opening as shown in the diagram Measure carefully when cutting the countertop Make sur...

Page 17: ...right discharge Remove 4 nuts holding the blower to the mounting plate See illustration One nut is just inside the blower discharge Remove and turn the blower to the right or left Reinstall the 4 nuts To locate the ductwork holes in the cabinet floor or side walls Temporarily place vent into the countertop opening Push the vent all the way to the back of the opening If you are transitioning to 6 r...

Page 18: ... assembly Use this kit when the blower and motor assembly will be located outside or below the cabinet floor Optional Kits JXBC57 optional outdoor cover accessory for remote installation of blower and motor assembly on an outside wall 18 Installation of the downdraft system ...

Page 19: ...ineering and reflect requirements for good venting performance with any downdraft cooktop Installation instructions 19 Duct Fittings Use the chart at the right to compute maximum permissible lengths for duct runs to outdoors NOTE Do not exceed maximum permissible equivalent lengths Flexible ducting If flexible metal ducting is used all the equivalent feet values in the table should be doubled The ...

Page 20: ... Within Shaded Area 34 14 4 Power Supply Locations Gas Supply These cooktops are designed to operate on natural gas at 4 of water column pressure or on LP gas at 10 of water column pressure These cooktops are 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 Order JXLP56 C...

Page 21: ...21 Step 1 Install Downdraft Vent Place the downdraft vent into the countertop cutout against the back side Place the downdraft vent into the countertop cutout against the back side Secure the downdraft to the countertop supplied brackets See illustration Fasten brackets to top screws on the front side of the vent secure to cabinet side wall just below the countertop Or Fasten one bracket to vent s...

Page 22: ...OTE Instead of using solid piping to connect to pressure regulator an approved flexible metal appliance connector may be used between the pipe stub and the shut off valve and the pressure regulator if local codes permit Appropriate flare nuts and 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 ...

Page 23: ... glass at the front of the cooktop Remove remaining adhesive backing Position the cooktop over the opening making sure that the power cord is dropped into the cabinet Lower the cooktop into the cutout pressing gently and evenly to seat NOTE If the cooktop is installed in a 36 base cabinet the mounting brackets cannot be used because of interference with the cabinet sides In this case the cooktop c...

Page 24: ...ically come on at the previously selected speed when the vent is fully raised To lower the vent turn the VENT knob to RAISE LOWER Hold the knob until the vent begins to lower Step 7 Assemble Burners Check Ignition Assemble burner as shown Place the burner heads and caps on the burners Make sure that the heads and caps are placed on the correct size burner There is one small 2 medium and one large ...

Page 25: ... When the knob is at any other position it can be turned in either direction without being pushed in Burners do not light Plug on cooktop is not Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live properly completely inserted in the grounded outlet electrical outlet Gas supply not connected See the Installation Instructions section or turned on A fuse in your home may be Replace the fuse or reset the...

Page 26: ...26 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Notes ...

Page 27: ...27 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Notes ...

Page 28: ...28 Notes Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service ...

Page 29: ...otection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more any brand Plus there s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered You can rest easy knowing that all y...

Page 30: ...or register online at www geappliances com 1 2 3 Model Number Serial Number Cut here Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification After mailing the registration below store this document in a safe place It contains information you will need should you require service Our serv...

Page 31: ...r used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage to personal property caused by possible defects with this appliance What GE Will Not Cover This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for p...

Page 32: ... receive a substantial discount GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing gener...

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