GE Select-Top JP389BV Use And Care & Installation Manual

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Care and Cleaning .... 25–29 Model: JP389 Coil Surface Unit Module ....28 Control Panel and Knobs ....25 Grease Collector Jar ......25 Griddle Accessory ....... 27 Grill Cover..........27 Grill Module......... 27 Radiant Module ......28, 29 Vent System......... 26 ge.com...
Page 3: Model And Serial Numbers
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Page 4: Modules And Accessories
The modules can be interchanged for installing and removing that module. quickly and easily. Each module has an electrical To purchase, contact your nearest GE Appliances plug which fits into a receptacle in the center of the dealer or service center or call 800.626.2002.
Page 5: Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING – WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS, COOKTOP GREASE FIRE: OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: A.
Page 6: Safety Precautions
WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: •...
Page 7: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. WARNING! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials • Do not store flammable materials near the cooktop. accumulate on the cooktop. • Keep the vent grille and grease filters clean to maintain •...
Page 8: Radiant Surface Units
RADIANT SURFACE UNITS • Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface • Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been used to wipe spills on a hot surface unit, be careful to avoid turned off.
Page 9: Features Of Your Cooktop
FEATURES OF YOUR COOKTOP...
Page 10: Coil Surface Unit Module
1 Radiant Surface Unit Module 3, 7, 10, 14–16, 28, 29 2 Griddle Plate Accessory 3, 6, Use with the Grill Module heating element 20–22, and reflector pan. 3 Grill Grate 6, 16–19, Part of the Grill Module. Use with the heating element and the reflector pan.
Page 11: Cooktop Comparison
HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE? Your new modular cooktop may have several types of The following chart will help you to understand the cooking surface units. You will notice some differences differences among the various cooking surface units when you use each one.
Page 12: How To Set The Controls
CONTROLS Surface Cooking With Infinite Heat Controls At both OFF and HI the control “clicks” into position. You may hear slight “clicking” sounds during cooking, indicating the control is keeping the unit at the heat level you set. Switching heats to a higher setting always shows a quicker change than switching to a lower setting.
Page 13: Coil Surface Unit Module
COIL SURFACE UNIT MODULE How to Insert the Module 1. Be sure the controls are turned 2. Slide the module toward the 3. Lower the inside edge of the to OFF. To install the module, outlet in the side of the cooktop module into the cooktop until position the plug to the outside until the plug is pushed all the...
Page 14: Deep Fat Frying
Deep Fat Frying Do not overfill cookware with fat that may spill over when adding food. Frosty foods bubble vigorously. Watch food frying at high temperatures. Keep cooktop and hood clean from grease. Wok Cooking We recommend that Do not use woks that you use only a flat- have support rings.
Page 15: Radiant Module
RADIANT MODULE How to Insert the Module 1. Be sure the controls are turned 2. Slide the module toward the 3. Lower the inside edge of the to OFF. To install the module, outlet in the side of the cooktop module into the cooktop until position the plug to the outside until the plug is pushed all the...
Page 16 Types of Cookware The following information will help you choose Glass-ceramic: usable, but not recommended cookware which will give good performance. Poor performance. May scratch surface. Stainless Steel: highly recommended Stoneware: usable, but not recommended Especially good with a sandwich clad bottom. The Poor performance.
Page 17: Grill Module
RADIANT MODULE (continued) CAUTION • Never cook directly on the glass. • Do not slide cookware across the SURFACE DRAGGING Always use cookware. cooktop because it can scratch COOKING the glass—the glass is scratch resistant, not scratch proof. • Do not use the surface as a •...
Page 18: Removing The Grill Module
Removing the Grill Module When removing the parts of the grill module to clean, be sure all switches are in the OFF position and the module is cool. Remove the grill grate and then slide the heating element toward the center of the cooktop until it is unplugged.
Page 19 GRILL MODULE (continued) Grill Tips • Do not leave the grill unattended while in use. • Allow space between foods when placing them on the grill. Air needs to circulate around the food for • Be sure to preheat according to the cooking guide. best cooking results.
Page 20: Grill Cooking Guide
GRILL COOKING GUIDE Do not leave cooktop unattended during “preheat” (knobs turned to HI) or any time the knobs are turned to HI with food on the grill. 1. Preheat 5 minutes before grilling. Refer to the setting in the guide for a particular food.
Page 21: Using The Griddle
GRIDDLE ACCESSORY You must have the grill module to use the griddle accessory. Your non-stick coated griddle provides an extra-large cooking surface for meats, pancakes, or other food usually prepared in a frying pan or electric skillet. WARNING: Do not use griddle modules JXDD43 or JXDD46 with these cooktops.
Page 22: Griddle Tips
How to Set The Griddle Controls Front and rear sections of the griddle heating element are controlled separately. Heat only half the griddle surface for cooking small portions or set each half at a different temperature for cooking different types of foods.
Page 23: Griddle Cooking Guide
GRIDDLE ACCESSORY (continued) Questions and Answers Q. Can my griddle be switched to the other side of Q. Do I need special cookware for use with the cooktop where it would be more convenient my griddle? for me? A. Avoid using metal cookware with sharp points or A.
Page 24: Home Canning Tips
HOME CANNING TIPS Canning should be done on the Coil Surface Units or HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER the Radiant Units only. CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of the surface unit are not WATER.
Page 25: Cooktop Vent System
COOKTOP VENT SYSTEM The blower comes on automatically when the grill or griddle is turned on and turns off automatically when the grill or griddle is turned off. If the vent is turned on using the knob, the blower will not turn off automatically and must be turned off using the knob.
Page 26: Care And Cleaning
CARE AND CLEANING NOTE: Let cooktop parts cool before touching or handling. Proper care and cleaning are important so your cooktop will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for your cooktop to assure safe and proper maintenance.
Page 27: Vent System
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Cooktop Tub Wipe out tub with hot soapy water— or a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad. Rinse with a damp cloth. Make sure the drain hole is not blocked. Clean with a cotton swab or toothpick. Vent System Before cleaning the vent grille, be sure exhaust To clean the vent chamber, use hot, soapy water.
Page 28: Grill Module
Modules CAUTION • Do not immerse plug-in surface units in liquids of any kind. • Be sure all controls are turned OFF before attempting to remove a module or heating element. • Do not bend the plug-in surface unit plug terminals.
Page 29: Coil Surface Unit Module
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Coil Surface Unit Module Clean the area surrounding the surface units Repeated lifting of the surface unit more than according to either the Brushed Chrome or Porcelain 1 inch above the drip pan can permanently section (depending on your model). damage the receptacle.
Page 30: Glass Surface - Potential For Permanent Damage
Cleaning the Radiant Module (continued) Burned-On Residue Metal Marks and Scratches WARNING: DAMAGE to your glass surface may 1. Be careful not to slide pots and pans across your occur if you use scrub pads other than BLUE radiant module. It will leave metal markings on Scotch-Brite ®...
Page 31: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you begin Electrical Requirements Read these instructions completely and CAUTION: FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, carefully. REMOVE HOUSE FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE BEGINNING Important—Save these instructions for INSTALLATION. local inspector’s use. This appliance must be supplied with the Important—Obser ve all governing codes proper voltage and frequency, as listed in these and ordinances.
Page 32 Step 1 Step 2 Preparing for Installation Preparing the Base Cabinet Positioning the cooktop This cooktop is designed to fit easily into a variety of cabinets. However, some cabinets may require The cooktop is designed to look best when centered modifications.
Page 33 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Step 4 Step 5A Preparing the Countertop Attach the Blower Transition Duct Clearance between inside front of cabinet and The blower transition duct is not packed ″ in order rear of countertop cutout must be 20 ⁄ with your cooktop.
Page 34: Step 6 Installing The Ductwork
Step 5C Install ductwork, making male-female connections in direction of airflow as shown. Determine Flexible Ducting’s Equivalent Length Secure all joints with sheet metal screws and duct tape to assure airtight seal. 1. Measure the actual amount of offset (maximum 3″ recommended). The effect upon Duct Tape Over Seam airflow is dependent upon the amount of offset.
Page 35 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) TABLE 1 Equivalent Number Equivalent Duct Pieces Length* x Used = Length Calculate Total Equivalent Ductwork Length 5″ round ″ x 10″ Equivalent Number Equivalent to 3 ⁄ Duct Pieces Length* x Used = Length transition 37 ft. x ( 90°...
Page 36 Step 7 Tighten the clamping screw until the clamping Install 1/2″ Flexible Conduit with Supplied tab is fully seated against Clamp the wire compartment. NOTE: A clamp Complete the rest Clamping has been included Screw of the installation with the cooktop for observing local codes Clamping installing the 1/2″...
Page 37 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Step 9 4-Conductor Branch Circuit When connecting cooktop to a 4-conductor Before Making Electrical Connections circuit, connect the red leads of the cooktop and Note to Electrician: The power leads supplied the power supply to the branch circuit red lead; with this appliance are U.
Page 38 QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE MODULES ARE • Difficulty may be in the main distribution panel of your house, caused by a NOT FUNCTIONING blown circuit fuse, a tripped circuit breaker, the main fuse or the main circuit PROPERLY breaker, depending on nature of the power supply.
Page 39: Problem Solver
PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TINY SCRATCHES • Incorrect cleaning methods have been used, cookware with rough bottoms has (may appear as cracks) OR been used, or coarse particles (salt or sand) were between the cookware and the ABRASIONS ON RADIANT surface of cooktop.
Page 40: Consumer Services
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Page 41: Warranty
To schedule service, due to thermal shock on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us • Discoloration of the glass cooktop at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES • Wear off of the pattern on the glass (800.432.2737). Please have cooktop serial number and model number •...

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