GE JGP321 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Built-in gas cooktops

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Write the model and serial
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Model #
Serial #
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located in the burner
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trader the cooktop.
JCP 32 l--Natm'al
Gas
JGP3 I 9--Liquid
Pr@ane
18305580P178
49-85092
11-05JR

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Safety Instructions ..Operating Instructions © Cookware ....JCP 32 l--Natm'al Flame Size ....JGP3 I 9--Liquid Pr@ane Lighting a Burner... Care Cleaning Air Adjustment .... Burners ....Control I_obs ....I,ift-Up Cooktop .... Installation Instructions.. 12-24 Troubleshooting Tips ..
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! IMPORTANT SAFETY N OTICE The Cafifornia 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 harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
  • Page 3 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 fife. A WARNING! AFETY PRt SAFETY P RECAUTIONS Have the installer show you the location of the cooktop gas shut-off valve and how to shut it _vethe installer.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! ::i:ji'i::ii:i:i:i:!: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or i[i!!!_iwiiiiiiiiiiiiii[ explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. SAFETY P RECAUTIONS •...
  • Page 5: Cookware

    SURFACE BURNERS Use proper pan size--avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover bumer grates. To avoid spiflovers, make sure cookware is large enough to contain the food properly. This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations of food, since heavy spattering or spiflovers left on cooktop can ignite.
  • Page 6: Lighting A Burner

    Usingthe cooktopburners. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Light a Burner In caseera powerfailure, y oucanhghtthe Your cooktop burnel_ are lit by electric ;;Ji:: burnerswith a match.Ho/d a fit matchto the ignition, eliminating the need fiw burner, t henpushin and turnthecontrolknob standing...
  • Page 7 Cool(ware Ahlmimlm: Mediuln-weight cookwal'e Cast Iron: If heated slowly, lnOSt recomlnended because it heats quickly skillets Mll give satisfi_CtOl_' results. and evelflV. Most fi_ods brown evelflV in Heatproof G lassCeramic:(_',mbe used an alulnilmm skillet. Use saucepans with tor either surfi_ce or oven cooking.
  • Page 8: I,Ift-Up Cooktop

    Careand cleaning of the cooktop. Proper care and cleaning are important so your cooktop will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it. Before cleaning any part of your cooktop, be sure all burners are off and DISCONNECT ELECTRICPOWER TO THE COOKTOPat the fuse box or circuh breaker panel, or pull the cooktop power cord plug from the electric outlet, located on back wall below cooktop.
  • Page 9: Control I_Obs

    Control Knobs Moldedrib knobs can be cleaned in a Thecontrol knobsmay be removed for easier cleaning. dishwasher or they may also be washed with soap wateI: Make sure the insides Make sure the knobs are in the OFF of the...
  • Page 10: Burners

    Careand c/eaning of the cooktop. The holes in the burners must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and an even, unhampered flame. Shipping s crews Cooktop Burners • Do You should dean the burne_ routinel); attellll)t clean btli'nei3 /,//! automatic...
  • Page 11: Air Adjustment

    Air Adjustment flame An air a(!iustment shutter fi)r each SUltilce burner regulams the flow of air to the flame. Burner \4]_en the _Jght amount of air flo_:s into Slide the bm'ne_; the flame will be steady,...
  • Page 12: Installation Instructions

    Installation 30" Gas Cooktop Instructions If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit Website at:ge.com In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: • This product must be installed by a A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet. licensed plumber or gas fitter.
  • Page 13 Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN FOR YOUR SAFETY Installation of this cooktop must conform with WARNING!! local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI if the information in this manual Z223.1/NFPA.54, latest edition.
  • Page 14 Install " instruct" TA TSA ST UCTI ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS WARNING! This Appliance must be electrically iNSTALLATiON SAFETY grounded. Check with your local codes which iNSTRUCTIONS (cont.) apply in your area. If no local codes apply, the National Electrical Code, ANSl/NFPA No. The ventilating hood must be constructed of 70-Latest Edition must be followed.
  • Page 15 Installation Instructions Pre-lnstallation Checklist Be sure to place all literature Remove packaging materials literature package from the cooktop in a safe place for future reference. before beginning installation. Make sure you have all the tools and materials you need before starting the Literature Package installation of the cooktop.
  • Page 16 Installation Instructions OP NING PREPARING The recommended Gas Supply he following MINIMUM clearance Location from the backwall. dimensions must be maintained. 13" MAX. Depth 1" Min, From Backwall of unprotected overhead 3 3/4 MIN. clearance from Recommended 12 1/2i_ wall on the right of the unit gas supply location.
  • Page 17 Install " instruct" Installing the Cooktop Unit Insert Cooktop into Cutout I-B--_Secure Cooktop to Cabinet Insert the cooktop centered into the cutout Attach the cooktop to the counter by inserting a screw in each corner that is suitable opening. Make sure the front edge of the countertop is parallel to the cooktop.
  • Page 18 Install " instruct" Installing the Cooktop Provide Adequate Installing the Regulator Supply NEVER REUSE OLD CONNECTORS This cooktop is designed to operate on natural WHEN INSTALLING THIS COOKTOP. gas at 4" of water column pressure. It is shipped from the factory set for natural gas (except JGP319 models, which are set for LP).
  • Page 19 I stal ct" Installing the Cooktop cont. Complete the connection _--_ INSTALLATION OVER BUILT=IN OVEN with a coupling Install a coupling See built-in oven installation for complete between installation instructions. regulator and the shutoff valve to Pressure Regulator complete connection. Coupling 5"...
  • Page 20 Install " instruct" Installation--Electrical Connections Because of potential safety hazards Where a standard two-prong wall under certain conditions, we strongly receptacle is encountered, it is the recommend against the use of an personal responsibility and obligation extension cord. However, if you still elect of the customer to have it replaced to use an extension cord, it is absolutely...
  • Page 21 Installation Instructions Installation---Electrical Connections Usage situations where L======J CAUTION: Attaching the adaptor appliance power cord will be ground terminal to the wall disconnected infrequently. receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the For 15 amp circuit only. Do not use an adaptor screw is metal, and not insulated, on a 20 amp circuit.
  • Page 22 Install " instruct" urners Cooktop The Burner Flames Checking the igniters Turn all burners full on and check the flames. Operation of the electric igniters should They should be blue in color with no trace of be checked after the cooktop and supply yellow.
  • Page 23 Installation Instructions Cooktop urners cont. The Burner Flames (cont.) Removing the Shipping Screws Burners should be checked frequently Grasp the sides of the cooktop and lift up. Check the inner cone of the flame. It should Remove the shipping screws from each of be about 11/16"...
  • Page 24 Install " instruct" Operation Checklist Double check to make sure When ordering parts, always everything in this manual has been include the serial number, model number and a code letter to completed. Rechecking steps will ensure safe use of the cooktop. ensure proper replacement parts.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before you call for service.., ge.com TrOubleshooting -tips Save time and money! Review the chart on this page t and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Burners do not light Plug ignition,...
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  • Page 27: Product Registration

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  • Page 30 This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service Location for service.
  • Page 31: Canada

    _idls due to a detect m materials or worknmnship. Fram the date of the Dmino-thislim#edone-,_ y, e arwarran _, GE will also_ I_roxide, free of charge, all labor erigina!purchase related service costs to replace detectixe part. ::Ji:: Service...
  • Page 32: Consumersupport

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