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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this app ance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE WARNING---TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO • The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to A.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • Do not clean the cooktop with flammable or • To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of volatile cleaning fluids. flammable materials and spillage, turn cookware handles toward the side or center of the cooktop •...
• Do not cover or block the area around ° Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if the wok has a round metal ring which is placed cooktop knobs. This area must be kept clear for over the burner grate to support the wok. proper ventilation and burner performance.
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FEATURES YOUR COOKTOP (continued) Electric Ignition Auto Relight The burners on this cooktop relight automatically All of the burners on this cooktop are equipped with electric igniters that eliminate the need for standing if the flame goes out. This helps prevent the pilot lights.
USING YOUR COOKTOP Electric Ignition Surface burners in use when an electrical power Your surface burners are lighted by electric ignition, eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with failure occurs will continue to operate normally. constantly burning flames. In case of a power outage, you can light the surface burners on your cooktop with a match.
USING YOUR COOKTOP (continued) Wok Cooking Do not use woks that have _N_a We recommend that you N__// use only a flat-bottomed support rings. Use of these types wok. They are available of woks, with or without the ring at your local retail store. in place, can be dangerous.
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. CARE AND CLEANING Control Knobs Proper care and cleaning are important so your cooktop...
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Burner Assembly The burner assemblies should be wiped clean often. Turn all controls OFF before removing burner parts. Burner The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed when the top of the burner is removed. Be careful not to push Grate in any surface unit controls while the top of a burner is removed.
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BEFOREYOU BEGIN IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS The cooktop has been design certified by the Read these instructions completely American Gas Association. As with any appliance carefully. using gas and generating heat, there are certain IMPORTANT-OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING safety precautions you should follow. You'll find CODES AND ORDINANCES.
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STEP! STEP2 PREPARINGFORINSTALLATION PREPARINGTHECOUNTERTOP Not less than 1¼" 21_" 25 I' 34%Z' 8_0 " min. 8_%6 " min. Not less than 2¼" cut-out to wall cut-out to wall Countertop cut-out dimensions Cut out the opening as shown in the diagram. Measure carefully when...
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STEP4 Cut hole in the cabinet wall or floor as appropriate for your installation. Make sure PROVIDEADEQUATEGASSUPPLY the exhaust duct is located between wall studs or This cooktop is designed to operate on natural gas the floor joists. at 4" of water column pressure or on LP gas at 10"...
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STEP6 STEP7 INSTALLINGTHE COOKTOP INSTALLTHE DOWNDRAFTUNIT Remove the Remove all packaging material from the cooktop. Position the cooktop over the cut-out opening downdraft unit and carefully lower it into place, making sure from the that the power cord is dropped into the cabinet.
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STEP 7 (continued) Appropriate flare union adapters are required each end of the flexible connector. INSTALLING THE COOKTOP Turn on the gas; check for leaks using a liquid leak NOTE: If the cooktop is installed in a 36" base detector at all joints in the system (the pressure cabinet, the mounting brackets...
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Should not exceed 75 ft when the burner * Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based is lit. Turn the on actual tests conducted by GE Evaluation knob to OFF Engineering and reflect requirements for good position; repeat venting performance with any downdrafl cooktop.
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STEP12 CHECKOPERATIONOF DOWNDRAFT 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 or when the VENT knob is released.
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Ifyou do not have all the above listed components, and cams. 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: •...
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CONVERTTHE SURFACE BURNERS CONVERTTHE PRESSURE REGULATOR WARNING: Do not remove the pressure Top Grate regulator from the cooktop. 1. Locate the pressure regulator under the rear of the cooktop. Burner Cap 2. Use an adjustable wrench to remove the nut from the pressure regulator.
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[_ CHECKFOR LEAKS CHECK QUALITY OF FLAMES The combustion quality of burner flames needs When all connections have been made, make to be determined visually. sure all cooktop controls are in the OFF position and turn on the main gas supply valve. Use a (A) Yellow flames-- liquid leak detector...
• The vent must be fully extended before fan will work. NOT WORK • Fan control knob must be turned in clockwise direction to turn fan on. If you need more help...call toll free: GE Answer Center _"_ 800.626.2000 consumer information service...
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To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: ManagermConsumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 JGP640 Part No. 183D5580P001 JGP641 Pub No. 49-8713 Printed in Mexico...