JGP933
GE JGP933, JGP962, JGP328, JGP628, JGP932 User Manual
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350A4502P302 164D4290P100-1 49-80142-1 09-04 JR
JGP328
JGP628
JGP932
JGP933
JGP962
JGP963
Owner’s Manual
Cooktops
Built-In Gas
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . 2–6
Operating Instructions
Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Flame Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Lighting a Burner . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Care and Cleaning
Burner Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Burner Grates . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Control Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . .11, 12
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop . . .10
Stainless Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Troubleshooting Tips . . .13, 14
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . 18
Warranty (Canada) . . . . . . . . .17
Warranty (U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ________________
Serial # ________________
You can find them on a label
under the cooktop.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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— Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
■ Do not try to light any appliance.
■ Do not touch any electrical switch;
do not use any phone in your building.
■ Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions.
■ If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
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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.
Have the installer show you the location of the cooktop gas shut-off valve and how to shut it
off if necessary.
■ Have your cooktop installed and
properly grounded by a qualified installer,
in accordance with the Installation
Instructions. Any adjustment and service
should be performed only by qualified gas
cooktop installers or service technicians.
■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your cooktop unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
service should be referred to a qualified
technician.
■ Locate the cooktop out of kitchen traffic
path and out of drafty locations to prevent
pilot outage and poor air circulation.
■ Plug your cooktop into a 120-volt
grounded outlet only. Do not remove the
round grounding prong from the plug.
If in doubt about the grounding of the
home electrical system, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to have an
ungrounded outlet replaced with a
properly grounded, three-prong outlet in
accordance with the National Electrical
Code. Do not use an extension cord with
this appliance.
■ Let the burner grates and other surfaces
cool before touching them or leaving
them where children can reach them.
■ Be sure all packaging materials are removed
from the cooktop before operating it to
prevent fire or smoke damage should the
packaging material ignite.
■ Be sure your cooktop is correctly adjusted
by a qualified service technician or
installer. This counter unit, as shipped
from the factory, can only be operated with
natural gas. Do not try to operate it with
LP (bottled) gas unless you follow the
Installation Instructions packed with your
cooktop. See LP Gas Adjustments.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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
harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon
monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or
LP fuels. Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame, will minimize
incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized by venting with an open
window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
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■ Do not leave children alone or unattended
where a cooktop is hot or in operation.
They could be seriously burned.
■ Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or
hang on the cooktop.
■
CAUTION: Items of interest to
children should not be stored in cabinets
above a cooktop—children climbing on
the cooktop to reach items could be
seriously injured.
■ Always keep wooden and plastic utensils
and canned food a safe distance away from
your cooktop.
■ Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your cooktop.
■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging
garments while using the appliance.
Be careful when reaching for items stored
in cabinets over the cooktop. Flammable
material could be ignited if brought in
contact with flame or hot oven surfaces
and may cause severe burns.
■ Teach children not to play with the
controls or any other part of the cooktop.
■ For your safety, never use your appliance
for warming or heating the room.
■ Always keep dish towels, dishcloths, pot
holders and other linens a safe distance
from your cooktop.
■ Do not store flammable materials near
a cooktop.
■ Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
■ Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate near
the cooktop.
■ Do not operate the burner without all
burner parts in place.
■ Do not clean the cooktop with flammable
or volatile cleaning fluids.
■ Do not clean the cooktop when the
appliance is in use.
■ Avoid scratching the cooktop with sharp
instruments, or with rings and other
jewelry.
■ Never use the cooktop as a cutting board.
■ Do not use water on grease fires. Never
pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls
off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface
burner by covering the pan completely
with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat
tray. Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.
■ Flaming grease outside a pan can be put
out by covering it with baking soda or, if
available, by using a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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WARNING: NEVER use this
appliance as a space heater to heat or
warm the room. Doing so may result
in carbon monoxide poisoning and
overheating of the cooktop.
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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. This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous
accumulations of food, since heavy spattering or spillovers left on cooktop can ignite. Use pans
with handles that can be easily grasped and remain cool.
WARNING!
SURFACE BURNERS
■ Always use the LITE position when
igniting the top burners and make sure
the burners have ignited.
■ Never leave the surface burners
unattended at high flame settings.
Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may catch on fire.
■ Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp
pot holders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let pot holders
come near open flames when lifting
cookware. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth in place of a pot holder. Such
cloths can catch fire on a hot burner.
■ When using glass cookware, make sure
it is designed for cooktop cooking.
■ To minimize the possibility of burns,
ignition of flammable materials and
spillage, turn cookware handles toward
the side or back of the cooktop without
extending over adjacent burners.
■ Always turn the surface burner controls off
before removing cookware.
■ Carefully watch foods being fried at a high
flame setting.
■ Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
■ Do not leave any items on the cooktop.
The hot air from the vent may ignite
flammable items and will increase pressure
in closed containers, which may cause
them to burst.
■ If a combination of oils or fats will be used
in frying, stir together before heating or as
fats melt slowly.
■ Do not use a wok on the cooking surface
if the wok has a round metal ring that is
placed over the burner grate to support
the wok. This ring acts as a heat trap, which
may damage the burner grate and burner
head. Also, it may cause the burner to work
improperly. This may cause a carbon
monoxide level above that allowed by
current standards, resulting in a health
hazard.
■ Foods for frying should be as dry as
possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture
on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble
up and over the sides of the pan.
■ Use the least possible amount of fat for
effective shallow or deep-fat frying. Filling
the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers
when food is added.
■ Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.
■ Never try to move a pan of hot fat,
especially a deep-fat fryer. Wait until the
fat is cool.
■ When preparing flaming foods under the
hood, turn the fan on.
■ Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop—
they may melt if left too close to the vent.
■ Keep all plastics away from the surface
burners.
■ If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the
cooktop and call a qualified service
technician. Never use an open flame to
locate a leak.
■ To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be
certain that the controls for all burners are
at the off position and all grates are cool
before attempting to remove them.
Your cooktop is shipped from the factory set to operate only with Natural Gas.
If you wish to use your cooktop with Liquefied Petroleum Gas, you must follow the
Installation Instructions packed with your cooktop. See LP Gas Adjustments.
■ Clean the cooktop surface with caution.
If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe
spills on a hot surface, be careful to avoid
steam burns. Some cleaners can produce
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
NOTE: We recommend that you avoid
wiping any surface areas until they have
cooled. Sugar spills are the exception to
this. Please see Cleaning the glass cooktop
surface section.
■ When the cooktop is cool, use only
CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner and the CERAMA BRYTE
®
Cleaning Pad to clean the cooktop.
■ To avoid possible damage to the cooking
surface, do not apply cleaning cream to
the glass surface when it is hot.
■ After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper
towel to remove all cleaning cream
residue.
■ Read and follow all instructions and
warnings on the cleaning cream labels.
■ Never clean the cooktop surface when it is
hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes
and wet cloths could cause steam burns if
used on a hot surface.
■ Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings
on or near your cooktop.
■ Don’t use aluminum foil to line burner
bowls. Misuse could result in a fire hazard
or damage to the cooktop.
■ Do not cover or block the area around the
cooktop knobs. This area must be kept
clear for proper ventilation and burner
performance.
■ Large scratches or impacts to glass cooktops
can lead to broken or shattered glass.
■ Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s
Manual.
LP CONVERSION KIT
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
Adjust the top burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware. Excessive
flame is hazardous.
SURFACE BURNERS
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry
to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against
foodborne illness.
COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
How to Light a Burner
Your cooktop burners are lit by electric
ignition, eliminating the need for
standing pilot lights with constantly
burning flames.
Push the control knob in and turn it
counterclockwise to the LITE position.
After the burner ignites, turn the knob to
adjust the flame size. To turn the burner
off, turn the knob clockwise as far as it
will go, to the OFF position.
■ In case of a power failure, you can light the
burners with a match. Hold a lit match to the
burner; then push in and turn the control knob
to the LITE position. Use extreme caution when
lighting burners this way. Burners in use when
an electrical power failure occurs will continue
to operate normally.
■ Do not operate the burner for an extended
period of time without cookware on the grate.
The finish on the grate may chip without
cookware to absorb the heat.
■ Check to be sure the burner you turn on is the
one you want to use.
■ Be sure the burners and grates are cool before
you place your hand, a pot holder, cleaning
cloths or other materials on them.
Be sure you turn the control knob
to OFF when you finish cooking.
How to Select Flame Size
For safe handling of cookware, never let the
flames extend up the sides of the cookware.
Watch the flame, not the knob, as you
reduce heat. The flame size on a gas
burner should match the cookware
you are using.
Any flame larger than the bottom of the
cookware is wasted and only serves to
heat the handle.
Simmer and Power Burners (on some models)
The left front and rear burners are best
for smaller pans and cooking operations
requiring carefully controlled simmering
conditions.
The front right burner is a high power
burner for larger pans and fast boiling
operations.
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Using the cooktop burners.
Wok This Way
We recommend that you use a flat-bottomed
wok, available at your local retail stores, or
use the Wok Holder accessory with traditional
round-bottomed woks. The Wok Holder accessory
can be ordered from your appliance dealer.
The Wok Holder fits on top of the
cooktop grate to provide support and
proper air circulation for traditional
round-bottom woks only. Do not use
flat-bottomed woks with the Wok Holder.
Do not use a wok on any other support
ring. Placing the ring over the burner
grate may cause the burner to work
improperly, resulting in carbon monoxide
levels above allowable current standards.
This could be dangerous to your health.
Do not try to use such woks without the
ring unless you are using the Wok Holder.
You could be seriously burned if the wok
tipped over.
Use a flat-bottomed wok.
Cookware
Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is
recommended because it heats quickly
and evenly. Most foods brown evenly in
an aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with
tight-fitting lids when cooking with
minimum amounts of water.
Enamelware: Under some conditions,
the enamel of some cookware may
melt. Follow cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations for cooking methods.
Glass: There are two types of glass
cookware: those for oven use only
and those for cooktop cooking
(saucepans, coffee and tea pots).
Glass conducts heat very slowly.
Cast Iron: If heated slowly, most
skillets will give satisfactory results.
Heatproof Glass-Ceramic: Can be used
for either surface or oven cooking.
It conducts heat very slowly and cools
very slowly. Check cookware
manufacturer’s directions to be sure it
can be used on a gas cooktop.
Stainless Steel: This metal alone has
poor heating properties and is usually
combined with copper, aluminum
or other metals for improved heat
distribution. Combination metal skillets
usually work satisfactorily if they are used
with medium heat as the manufacturer
recommends.
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Home Canning Tips
Be sure the canner is centered over
the burner.
Make sure the canner is flat on
the bottom.
To prevent burns from steam or heat,
use caution when canning.
Use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources. These are available
from manufacturers such as Ball
®
and
Kerr
®
and the Department of Agriculture
Extension Service.
Flat-bottomed canners are
recommended. Use of water bath
canners with rippled bottoms may
extend the time required to bring
the water to a boil.
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Care and cleaning of the cooktop.
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Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.
How to Remove Packaging Tape
To assure no damage is done to the finish
of the product, the safest way to remove
the adhesive left from packaging tape on
new appliances is an application of a
household liquid dishwashing detergent,
mineral oil or cooking oil.
Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak.
Wipe dry and then apply an appliance
polish to thoroughly clean and protect
the surface.
NOTE: The plastic tape must be removed from all
chrome trim. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.
Control Knobs
Clean up spatters with a damp cloth.
Remove heavier soil with warm,
soapy water.
Do not use abrasives of any kind on the
control panel.
The control knobs may be removed for
easier cleaning. To remove a knob, pull it
straight off the stem. Wash the knobs in
soap and water but do not soak.
Pull the knob straight off the stem.
Burner Assembly
The burner assemblies should be washed
regularly and, of course, after spillovers.
Turn all controls off before removing burner parts.
The burner grates, burner heads and
burner caps can be removed for easy
cleaning.
The electrode of the spark igniter is
exposed beyond the surface of the
burner base. When cleaning the cooktop,
be careful not to snag the electrode of
the spark igniter with your cleaning
cloth. Damage to the igniter could occur.
To avoid snagging a cloth on the spark
igniter, leave the burner heads in place
when cleaning the cooktop.
Be careful not to push in any cooktop
controls while cleaning the cooktop.
A slight electrical shock might result
which could cause you to knock over
hot cookware.
Wash burner parts with an all-purpose
non-abrasive cleaner and warm water.
Soak stubborn soil. Dry them with a
cloth—do not reassemble while wet.
To reassemble, replace the burner head
first, then the burner cap and finally the
burner grate. Be sure the pins in the
burner head are properly located in the
burner base holes.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE
BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER
PARTS IN PLACE.
Burner cap
Burner
head
Spark
igniter
Burner base
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Porcelain Enamel Cooktop (on some models)
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but
breakable if misused. This finish is acid-
resistant. However, any acidic foods
spilled (such as fruit juices, tomato or
vinegar) should not be permitted to
remain on the finish.
If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use a
dry paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right away.
When the surface has cooled, wash with soap
and water. Rinse well.
For other spills such as fat spatterings,
wash with soap and water or cleansing
powders after the surface has cooled.
Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.
Care and cleaning of the cooktop.
Burner Grates
Porcelain enamel burner grates should
be washed regularly and, of course,
after spillovers.
Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse
with clean water. You may also use abrasive
cleaners and steel wool pads to clean
burner grates. Dry the grates with a
cloth—don’t put them back on the
cooktop wet.
To get rid of burned-on food, place
the grates in a covered container.
Add 1/4 cup ammonia and let them
soak several hours or overnight.
Wash, rinse well and dry.
Although they’re durable, the grates will
gradually lose their shine, regardless of
the best care you can give them. This is
due to their continual exposure to high
temperatures.
Do not operate a burner for an extended
period of time without cookware on the
grate. The finish on the grate may chip
without cookware to absorb the heat.
Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)
Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch
the surface.
To clean the stainless steel surface, use
warm sudsy water, a stainless steel cleaner
such as Kleen King
®
, or an all-purpose
liquid or spray cleaner. Always scrub
in the direction of the grain. Rinse
thoroughly with a sponge or cloth and
clean water. Dry with a soft, clean cloth.
After cleaning, use a stainless steel polish,
such as Stainless Steel Magic
®
, Revere
Copper and Stainless Steel Cleaner
®
or
Wenol All Purpose Metal Polish
®
. Follow
the product instructions for cleaning the
stainless steel surface.
When replacing the grates, be sure
they’re positioned securely over the
burners.
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Allow the cooktop to cool.
Remove the burner grates. Use a
single-edge razor blade scraper at
approximately a 45° angle against
the glass surface and scrape the
soil. It will be necessary to apply
pressure to the razor scraper in
order to remove the residue.
After scraping with the razor
scraper, spread a few drops of
CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner on the entire
burned residue area. Use the
CERAMA BRYTE
®
Cleaning Pad to
remove any remaining residue.
For additional protection,
after all residue has been
removed, polish the entire
surface with CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
and a paper towel.
Burned-On Residue
WARNING: DAMAGE to your glass surface
may occur if you use scrub pads other than the
pad included with your cooktop.
Allow the cooktop to cool.
Remove the burner grates and
spread a few drops of CERAMA
BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
on the entire burned residue area.
Using the included CERAMA
BRYTE
®
Cleaning Pad for Ceramic
Cooktops, rub the residue area,
applying pressure as needed.
If any residue remains, repeat the
steps listed above as needed.
For additional protection, after all
residue has been removed, polish
the entire surface with CERAMA
BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
and a paper towel.
The CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic
Cooktop Scraper and all
recommended supplies are
available through our Parts Center.
See instructions under “To Order
Parts” section on next page.
NOTE: Do not use a dull or
nicked blade.
Heavy, Burned-On Residue
Use a CERAMA BRYTE
®
Cleaning
Pad for Ceramic Cooktops or a
Scotch-Brite
®
Multi-Purpose No
Scratch blue scrub pad.
Normal Daily Use Cleaning
ONLY use CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner on the glass cooktop.
Other creams may not be as effective.
To maintain and protect the surface of
your glass cooktop, follow these steps:
Before using the cooktop for
the first time, remove the burner
grates and clean the cooktop
with CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner. This helps
protect the top and makes
cleanup easier.
Daily use of CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner will help
keep the cooktop looking new.
Shake the cleaning cream well.
Apply a few drops of CERAMA
BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
directly to the cooktop.
Use a paper towel or CERAMA
BRYTE
®
Cleaning Pad for Ceramic
Cooktops to clean the entire
cooktop surface.
Use a dry cloth or paper towel
to remove all cleaning residue.
No need to rinse.
NOTE: It is very important that you DO NOT
heat the cooktop until it has been cleaned
thoroughly.
Clean your cooktop after
each spill. Use CERAMA
BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner.
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