GE JGP656 Installation And Owner's Manual

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GE Appliances
Safety Instructions
Installation and
Safety precautions . . . .2, 4-7
Owner's Manual
Operating Instructions, Tips
JGP656
Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Cookware tips . . . . . . . . . . .10
Vent system . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Burner assemblies . . . . . . . .12
Burner caps . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Burner grates . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Burner heads . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Control knobs . . . . . . . . . . .12
Glass cooktop . . . . . . . . . . .12
Grease filters . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Installing the
cooktop . . . . . . .14-16, 19-24
Installing the
downdraft system . . . . .17-18
LP gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Consumer Services
Important phone
numbers . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Model and serial number
location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Product registration .3, 29, 30
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
183D5580P078
49-80011
04-00 JR
www.geappliances.com

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    GE Appliances Safety Instructions Installation and Safety precautions ..2, 4–7 Owner’s Manual Operating Instructions, Tips JGP656 Burners ....9 Cookware tips ...10 Features of your cooktop .
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
  • Page 3 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®...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive...
  • Page 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: Never use the cooktop as a cutting board. Items of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick above a cooktop—children climbing on the up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. cooktop to reach items could be seriously Smother a flaming pan on a surface burner injured.
  • Page 6: Surface Burners

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! SURFACE BURNERS Use proper pan size—avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. To avoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large enough to contain the food properly.
  • Page 7: Burners

    SURFACE BURNERS Adjust the burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware. Excessive flame is hazardous. Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop— Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings they may melt if left too close to the vent. on or near your cooktop Keep all plastics away from the surface Don’t use aluminum foil to line burner...
  • Page 8: Features Of Your Cooktop

    Features of your cooktop. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Explained Feature Index on page Vent Vent Filters Simmer Spillproof Burner 9, 13 Spillproof Burners 12, 13 High Power Spillproof Burner 9, 13 Fan Speed Control Vent Control Surface Unit Controls Glass Cooktop Surface...
  • Page 9 Using your cooktop. How to Light a Burner In case of a power failure, you can light the Your cooktop burners are lit by electric burners with a match. Hold a lit match to the ignition, eliminating the need for burner, then push in and turn the control knob standing pilot lights with constantly to the HIGH position.
  • Page 10: Using Your Cooktop

    Using your cooktop Wok This Way We recommend that you use a flat-bottomed Do not use a wok on any other support wok, available at your local retail stores, or use ring. Placing the ring over the burner the Wok Holder accessory with traditional round grate may cause the burner to work Use a flat-bottomed wok.
  • Page 11: Vent System

    Cooktop vent system. The built-in vent system helps remove and less humid, reducing cooking cooking vapors, odors and smoke from odors and soiling moisture that foods prepared on the cooktop. normally creates a frequent need for cleaning. Continuous use of the vent system helps keep the kitchen comfortable Raising or Lowering the Vent To raise the vent, turn the VENT knob to...
  • Page 12: Care And Cleaning

    Care and cleaning of the cooktop. Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop. Glass Cooktop Do not use abrasive materials such as metal pads, To keep the cooktop looking its best, cleansing powder and scouring pads—they may wipe up any spills as they occur.
  • Page 13: Burner Caps

    Burner Heads Before putting the burner head back, NOTE: Before removing the burner heads and shake out excess water and then dry it caps, remember their size and location. Replace them in the same location after cleaning. thoroughly by setting it in a warm oven for 30 minutes.
  • Page 14: Installation Instructions

    Installation instructions. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Parts List Read these instructions completely and carefully. Cooktop Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. 2 twin burner grates 4 burner caps (1 small, 2 medium, 1 large) IMPORTANT –OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING Gas pressure regulator with attached 1/2 to 3/8 CODES AND ORDINANCES.
  • Page 15: Important Safety

    IMPORTANT SAFETY Dimensions and Clearances INSTRUCTIONS ⁄ The cooktop has been design certified by the American Gas Association. As with any appliance ⁄ using gas and generating heat, there are certain safety precautions you 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.
  • Page 16 Installation instructions. Preparing the Countertop Cut the Opening Back of countertop ⁄ 5/16 ⁄ ⁄ Min. ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ Min. to Min. to side front edge walls Front of countertop Countertop cut-out dimensions ⁄ Cut out the opening as shown in the diagram. Measure carefully when cutting the countertop.
  • Page 17 Installation of the downdraft system. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Venting Options Loosen screws to adjust Side to side adjustments: blower left to right The entire blower mounting plate can be adjusted ⁄ to the left or right. This will help to align vent discharge to house ductwork.
  • Page 18 Installation of the downdraft system. Optional Kits JXRB57 optional accessory for indoor remote location JXBC57 optional outdoor cover accessory for remote of the blower/motor assembly. Use this kit when the installation of blower and motor assembly on an blower and motor assembly will be located outside or outside wall.
  • Page 19 Total duct run should not exceed 150 ft. *Actual length of straight duct plus duct fitting equivalent. Equivalent length of duct pieces are based on actual tests conducted by GE Evaluation Engineering and reflect requirements for good venting performance with any downdraft cooktop.
  • Page 20 Installation instructions. Power Supply Locations Electrical Supply: Gas Supply: Do not locate gas or electrical Do Not Locate Gas or Electrical These cooktops are designed to operate on connections within shaded area Connections Within Shaded Area natural gas at 4 of water column pressure or on LP gas at 10 of water column pressure.
  • Page 21 Step 1 Step 2 Install Downdraft Vent Install the Ductwork Place the downdraft vent into the countertop cutout, Use minimum 26 gauge galvanized or 24 gauge against the back side. aluminum duct in 6 round or 3 ⁄ x 10 size, or a combination of both.
  • Page 22 Installation instructions. Step 3 Step 4 Install the Pressure Regulator Install the Cooktop NOTE: If the cooktop is installed into a 36 base cabinet, the pressure regulator MUST BE installed to the bottom of the cooktop before the cooktop is placed into the cabinet.
  • Page 23 Step 4 Step 5 Install the Cooktop Electrical Connections (continued) 1/16 1/16" 3/8" Connect the 3-pin plastic plug from the blower/motor assembly to the 3-pin plastic socket on the underside of the vent, next to the conduit. Slide the metal cover over the connection and Cut a 3/16 gasket strip in half.
  • Page 24 Installation instructions. Step 7 Step 8 Assemble Burners, Check Ignition Install Filters, Check Operation of Downdraft Assemble burner as shown. To raise the vent, turn the VENT knob to RAISE/LOWER Burner Grate Hold the knob until the vent begins to rise. The vent will automatically stop when it is fully extended.
  • Page 25: Before You Call For Service

    Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart on this page first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Burners have yellow or • Use the illustrations below to determine if your burner The combustion quality of yellow-tipped flames flames are normal.
  • Page 26 Notes...
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  • Page 29 You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs. 800-626-2224 Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at for more information. *All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.
  • Page 30 Our service number is information, call the safety modification. ® 800 GE CARES GE Answer Center (800-432-2737). 800.626.2000. Model Number Serial Number Important: If you did not get a registration card with your...
  • Page 31: Warranty

    Any part of the cooktop which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. From the date of the During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor original purchase and in-home service to replace the defective part.
  • Page 32: Parts And Accessories

    Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs Service 800.626.2000 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. Service Contracts 800-626-2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount.

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