GE PGP990 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 35

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Flames too high or too
low at the LO or
SIMMER setting
Possible Causes What To Do
Adjust the low flame setting.
NOTE:The right side SIMMER
flames should be smaller
than the left side, because
the left side can accommodate
the grill burner. Do not
adjust the left side unless you
do not have a grill module.
1 Light the top burners and
continue turning all of
the surface knobs to LO or SIMMER.
2 Remove all 4 knobs.
21 With a small flat-blade screwdriver,
turn the valve set screws clockwise
Clockwise
to decrease flame size counter
to reduce
flame size
clockwise to increase flame size.
Adjust until the flame is about the
same height as the top of the burner.
4 Replace the knobs.
Counterclockwise
to increase
flame size
Sparkingsoundpersists Be sure the knob is . Remove knob by pulling it straight off the stem and
after burner is turned off in the OFF position, check the bottom of the knob for any buildup of soil.
Occasional Changing blower speed. . This is a typical electrical switching noise. This is normal.
sparking sound
Burner flames very Burner parts not replaced • See Care and cleaning of the cooktop section.
large or yellow correctly.
Flames are uneven Burner ports may be clogged. • See the Care and cleaning section.
Flume setting may need * See Flames too high or too low at the LOW setting
to be adjusted, in this Troubleshooting Tips section.
Control knobs Controls improperly set. , To turn from the OFF position, push the knob in and then turn.
will not turn The knob can only be turned in a counterclockwise direction.
When the knob is at ny other position, it can be turned a in
either direction without being pushed in.
Fan does not work Cord improperly connected . Check connections. Turn on power at the fuse box.
or power turned off.
Fan comes on Grill or griddle is being used. . This is normal. The fan will automatically turn on and operate
automatically continuously while the grill burner module is in use.
Grill or griddle is NOT being * Check that sealed burner module is properly seated. See
used surface burner and grill modules section for instructions.
Poor venting Clogged filter. • Clean filter per instructions.
House too airtight. * Open a window slightly to provide fresh air source.
Wall cap obstructed. * Remove blockage from exterior wall cap.
Wall cap dumper door stuck. • Checkexteriorwall cap
damper
door forfree movementor obstruction.
Duct length exceeds . Reduce number of elbows to simplify duct run.
recommended 100
equivalent foot maximum.
Duct length exceeds . Reduce number of elbows to simplify duct run.
recommended 100
equivalent foot maximum.
Insufficient makeup . Sufficient makeup (replacement) air is required for exhausting
(replacement} air appliances to operate to rating. Check with local building codes,
which may require or strongly advise the use of makeup air.
Areas of discoloration Food spillovers not cleaned • See the Care and cleaning section.
on thecooktop before next use.
Water won't boil , Cover pan with a lid.
. Turn the downdraft fun OFFuntil the water begins to boil.
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