GE JGP321EJ1WH, JGP321EJ1BL Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ....... 2-5

Operating Instructions

Cookware ................. 7

Flame Size ................ 6

Lighting a Burner. .......... 6

Care and Cleaning

Air Adjustment ............ 11

Burners .................. 10

Control I_obs .............. 9

I,ift-Up Cooktop ............ 8

Installation Instructions.. 12-24

Troubleshooting Tips ...... 25

Consumer Support

Canada _A'arranty ........... 31

Consumer Support ......... 32

Product Registration ..... 27, 28

U.S. V(ariantv ............. 30

JCP 32 l--Natm'al Gas

JGP3 I 9--Liquid Pr@ane

Write the model and serial

numbers here: Model #

Serial #

You can lind them on a label located in the burner box

trader the cooktop.

18305580P178 49-85092 11-05JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

IMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE

The Cafifornia Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement 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.

G;:asappliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, fommldehyde and soot, caused prhnmqly by the incomplete combustion of

natural gas or LP fllels. Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame, will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized by xenting with an open window or using a xentilation tim or hood.

I n_s and l!quids inthe

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

I ---WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS I • Do not try to light any appliance.

I • Do not touch any electrical.s_"tch; do

I not use any phone in your building. I • Immediately call your gas supplier

I from a neighbor's phone. Follow the

I gas suppliers instructions.

supplier,

• cLY°nU:. s

I --Installation and service

I performed by

_ se_wce agency or the gas supplier.

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a qualified installer,

must be

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.

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AFETYPRt

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

_vethe installer. _gas shut-off valve

Have the installer show you the location of the cooktop gas shut-off valve and how to shut it off if necessary.

if necessary.

Hme your coo Do not allow any_

[] Hme your cooktop installed and properly [] Do not allow am,one to climb, stand or

grounded by a qualified installer, ill hang on the cooktop.

grounded by a hang on the coo} _" accordance with the Installation

accordance wil ,_ , Instructions A "

Instructions. Any adjustment and service by a qualified service technician or installer should be pert o" , _.

should be perfbrmed only by qualified gas %r the type of gas (natural or LP) which is cooktoD lI/sta]]" , , _ _ o

cooktop installers or ser_qce technicians, to be used. Your cooktop can be comerted

[] Do not attempt to repair or replace any %r use with either type of gas. See LP

Do not attemp f_)r use with eithe part of your co comersion instru

part of your cooktop mfless it is specifically comersion instructions packed with your __ recommended cooktop. Model J

recommended in this manual. All other cooktop. ModelJGP319 is fimto U adjusted ser_qce should be referred to a qualified fbr LP D_s operation.

service should fbr I,P #_s operat

• bv a qualified set, >r

- tot ttle tvoe ot oa: s

• tO be used. _onr ( d _,

technician. WARNING

[] If cooktop is located near a window, do not must be installed by a qualified service

If cooktop is lc mtlst be installed hang long curtains that could blow o_er technician ill accordance with the

hang long curl technician in aco I_ the to ) burner

the top burners and create a fire hazard, manut_actu_ei s instructions and all codes

• I mamlPacturer s it?

Plug your coo!_ and requirement.'

[] Plug your cooktop into a 120-_olt and requirements of tile authofitv having

ro{,;_ded out] jurisdiction Failu

grounded outlet only. Do not remove the jurisdiction. Failure to follow these rotund ground instructions couk

round grounding prong flom the plug. If instructions could resuh in seiJous injury in doubt about the grcmnding of the home or property damage. Tile qualified agency

in doubtabom I " I "," ' ' electrical svstei perforating this

electrical system, it is your personal perforating this work assumes -- responsibility and obligation to have all responsibility for tile comersion.

responsibility a responsfl)fl W for

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ungrounded outlet replaced witha [] CAUTION:Items of interest to

Droperlv gTOm , ...... _"

properly grounded, three-prong outlet ill

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accordance with the National Electrical accordance Wll aboxe a cookto*>- _,_

(:ode. Do not use all extension cord with

(:ode. Do not / , ,

. . the cooktoo to re

tills apphance. . , . r •

• • seriously 1TlJureo. ,,._'

Let th( , , 1_

[] Let the burner grates and other surfi_ces [] Always kee I) wooden and plastic utensils

cool b, a ,

cool befbre touching them or leaving them and canned food a safe distance away from

_, h e re

where children call reach them.

Be sur, your cooktop.

[] Be sure all packaging materials are [] Always kee I) combustible wall coverings,

• ' Alwa _'skee l) c

iemov curt_ ins or:dr

remoxed flom the cooktop befbre curtains or drapes a safe distance flom oDerat

operating it to prevent fire or smoke

• VOtlr cooktoo.

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damage should the packaging material ignite.

[] Do not leave children alone or unattended garments while using the appliance.

where a cooktop is hot or in operation, in cabinets oxer the cooktop. Flammable

They could be seriously burned, material could be ignited if brought in

be S/lYe VOILE COOl

[] Be sure your cooktop is correctly adjusted

WARNING: lisco.,ersio,kit

ol )lo)eltv dama

children should not be stored in cabinets

aboxe a cooktop--children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be

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'nd armed fi n

[] Nexer wear loose fitting or hanging

Be careflfl when reaching for items stored

contact with flame or hot oxen S/li_ces

and may cause sexere BIlKIIS.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

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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.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

• Teach children not to play with file connols or any oilier part of the cooktop.

• For your safety, never use wmr appliance for v_rming or heating the room.

• Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot holders and other linens a safe distance

fiom your cooktop.

• Do not store flammable mamrials near a cooktop.

• Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable _apors and

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• Do not let cooking grease or other flammable mamrials accumulam near

the cooktop.

• Do not operam the burner without all burner parts in place.

• Do not clean the cooktop wifl_ flammable or _>ladle cleaning fluids.

• Do not clean the cooktop when the

appliance is in use.

• Never clean the cooklop surfi_ce when it is

hot. _m_e cleaners produce noxious tirades and wet cloths could cause steam bums if

used on a hot surfi_ce.

• Never use the cooktop as a cutting board.

• Do not use wamr on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off'. Smother a flaming pan on a surfime burner by co_fing the pan complemly with a well-fitting ]id, cookie sheet or fiat

tray. Use a nmlfi-purpose d U chemical or

foam-type fire extinguisher.

• Flaming grease ou/side a pan can be put out by co_>ring it with baking soda o_; if

m ailable, by using a muhi-purpose dry

chemical or fbam-type fire extinguisher.

COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...

Cookmeat andpoultry thoreughly--meat toat least an INTERNALtemperatureof 16O°Fandpoultry toat least an INTERNALtemperatureof 180°ECookingto thesetemperaturesusuallyprotectsagainst

foodbomeillness.

SURFACEBURNERS

Use proper pan size--avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat

bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. Toavoid 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. Usepans with handles that can be easily grasped and remain cool

• Always use dm LITE position when ig_fifing

burners and make sure d_e burners haxe ignited,

• Ne_r ]em_ the surface burners unattended at high flame setting:s.

Boilox>rs cause smoking and greasy

spillox>rs that may catch on fire.

• When using glass cookware, make sure it is designed for cooktop cooking.

•A]wavs [/IY[I the sm/aace b/iYtler conuols off

before removing cookware.

• Careflfllv wamh foods being fried at a high flame setting.

SURFACEBURNERS

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. Use pans

with handles that can be easily grasped and remain cool

[] Use only dry' pot holders--moist or damp [] Use a deep fi_ttherlnometer whenever

pot holders on hot surfi<es may result in bums flom steam. Do not let pot holders come near open flames when lifting

cookware. Do not use a towel or other bulky clod/in place of a pot holder. Such

clofl)s can catch fire on a hot burner

[] To minimize the possibility' of bums,

ignition of flammable materials and spillage, mrn cookware handles toward the side or back of rite cooktop without

extending over a({iacent burnecs. [] Always heat fi_t slowly; and watch as it heats. [] Do not leave any items on the cooktop.

[] If a combinahon of oils or fi_ts will be used

in flTing, stir together belL)re heating or as

fills melt slowly'. [] Do not use a wok on the cooking surfime

if the wok has a round metal ring that is

placed over the burner gram to support

the wok. This ring acts as a heat trap,

which may' damage the burner gram and

burner head. ,Mso, it may cause the

burner to work improperly. This may

cause a carbon monoxide level abos>

that all(m>d by current standards,

resulting in a health hazard. [] Foods fbr flTing should be as dry' as

possible. Frost on flozen fbods or moisture

on flesh floods can cause hot fi_t to bubble

up and over the sides of file pan.

[] Use fl_e least possible amount of fi_t %r

eftective shallow or deep-fi_t fl)/ing. Filling

the pan too dill of fi_tcan cause spillo_ei_

when %od is added.

possible to prevent overheating fi_tbeyond

the smoking point.

[]

Never try to move a pan of hot fi_t, especially a deep fat flTer. _¢\_dtuntil

the fi_tis cool.

[]

Do not flame %ods on the cooktop. If you

do flame %ods m_der the hood, turn the

fitn oil.

[] Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop. [] Keep all plastics away flom the surfime

b//rners.

[]

If you smell gas, tnrn off the gas to the cooktop and call a qualified service technician. Nexer use an open flame

to locate a leak.

[] To avoid the possibility of a buiI/, always be

certain that the controls %r all burnecs are

at the off position and all g_ams are cool

befbre atmmpting to remove them.

[] Never lem_ejars or cans of fi_t dfipping:s

on or near your cooktop.

[] Don't use almninum %il to line drip pans.

Misuse could result in a fire hazard or damage to the cooktop.

[] Do not cover or block the area around

the cook/op knobs. This area must be kept clear %r proper x>ntiladon and burner per%finance.

[] Clean only parts listed in this Owner's

Manual.

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Usingthecooktopburners.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

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Be sure you turn the control knob

to OFFwhenyoufinishcooking.

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Never let fl?eflame extend up the sides of the cookware.

OFF

How to Light a Burner

Your cooktop burnel_ are lit by electric ;;Ji::

ignition, eliminating the need fiw standing pilot lights with constantly burning flames.

Push the control knob in and turn it com_terclockwise to the Life position.

_Mter the burner ignites, mrn the knob to ::Ji:: a(!iust the flame size. To turn the btm_er

ofl_ turn the knob clockwise as titr as it will go, to the OFF position.

::_::Checkto be surethe burneryou turnon # the ::_::

oneyouwant to use.

How toSelect FlameSize

Forsafe handling of cookware, never let the flame extend upthe sides of the cookware.

_'atch the flalne, not the knob, as you

reduce heat. _]_en first heating is desired, the flalne size on a gas burner should

Inatch the cookware you are using.

Flame,_s lar_eto"than" the bott)m( of the cookware will not result in faster heatino

of the cookware and could be hazardous.

Incaseera powerfailure,youcanhghtthe burnerswithamatch.Ho/da fit matchtothe

burner,thenpushinandturnthecontrolknob

totheLITEposition.Useextremecautionwhen hghtingburnersthisway Burnersin usewhen anelectricalpowerfailureoccurswillcontinue

tooperatenormallg

Do not operatethe burner foran extended period of time without cookwara onthe grate.

Thefinish on the grate maychip without cookwara to absorbthe hea£

Besuretheburnersan@ratesarecoolbefore youplaceyourhand,apotholder,cleaning

clothsorothermateria/sonthem.

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Use a fiat-bottomed wok.

Wok Cooking

Werecommendthat youusea flat-bottomed wok,availableat your local retail store.

Do not rise a wok (SIX }III,V other stlppoI't

ring. Placing the ring over the burner grate inay cause the burner to work

inlproperl> iesulfing in carbon inoi_oxide levels above allowable

currelK standards.

This could be dangerous to your health.

Do not try to use such woks without the ring unless you are using the Wok

HoldeI: Y_m could be seriously burned

if the wok tipped ovei:

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Cool(ware

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Ahlmimlm: Mediuln-weight cookwal'e is

recomlnended because it heats quickly

and evelflV. Most fi_ods brown evelflV in an alulnilmm skillet. Use saucepans with

tight fitting lids when cooking with

lnilfiln Uln alllOtlnts of watel:

Enamelware: Under SOlne conditions, the enalilel of SOli/e cookware Ill[IV

inelt. Follow cookware iilanttl_lcttli'ei"s

i'ecoillillendations fi)i" cooking illethods.

Glass:There are two t,/pes of glass

cookwal'e: those for oven rise only

and those fin" cooktop cooking

(saucepans, coffee and tea pots).

Glass conducts heat very slowly:

Home Canningtips

ge StlI'e tile canner is/'entei'ed over

the burnel:

Make Stile the calmer is fiat on

tite bott(nn.

To l)revent burns fl'Oln steanl or heat,

use Catltion when canning.

Cast Iron: If heated slowly, lnOSt skillets Mll give satisfi_CtOl_' results.

HeatproofGlassCeramic:(_',mbe used

tor either surfi_ce or oven cooking. It conducts heat vel T slowly and cools very

slowly: Check cookwal'e lnanufilcturer's directions to be sure it can be used on

a gas cooktop. Stainless Steel: This lnetal alone has

poor heating plopellies and is ustally combined _ith coI/pel) alulnilmm or

other metals fill" iml)roved heat distribution. (_olnbilmtion lnetal skillets

usually work satisfiactorilv if they are used

with lnedium heat as the lnalattfiacttn'er

l'eCOlmnends.

Llse redpes and i)rocedures fl'om reputable sources. These are available

fl'OI/l I//allttlilcttlI'eI3 Stlch as Ball ')and

Kerr _and the Dei_artment of Agriculture Extension SelMce.

Flat-bottoilled cannei3 ai'e

l'ecomlnended. Use of water bath calmel_ with ril)l)led bottoms lnav

extend the tilne required to bring the water to a boil.

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Careand cleaning ofthecooktop.

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.

Lift-Up Cooktop

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Supportrod

Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch

fire. To make cleaning tinder the top

easier, the top may be lifted up and

supported by a locking amL _6dieI"

cleaning under the top with hot, soapy

water; lower the top back in place. Be

careflfl not to pinch yore" finge_s.

Toraise cooRtop:

Be sure all burnex_ are turned off and trait is cool. Remove cooktop drip pans,

grates and control knobs. Grasp cooktop at the fl'ont and lift up. Raise the supp, m

rod into place and hook it into the

bracket on the trade,side ot the cooktop

to hold the cooktop while cleaning. Be

StlI'e to sectlI'e tile cooktop StlppoI'[ I'od

in the cooktop stdke catch.

Porcelain Cooktop

The porcelain enamel finish is stm'(l_ but breakable if misused.

This finish is acid resist;rot. However; any acidic toocls spilled (such as ti'uitjuices,

tomato or vinegar) should not be

pemfitted to remain on the finish.

Tolower cooktop:

Carehflly replace the support rod and

lower the cooktop. Press into place. Make sm'e the strikes fit in the catches to fi_sten

the co()ktoi). Replace f()m" sm'ti_ce traits

and control knobs.

If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use a dr)' paper towel or cloth to

wipe it up right away. When the sm'ti_ce has cooled, wash with soap and water or

cleansing powde_. Rinse well.

For other spills such as tilt spatterings,

wash with soap and water or cleansing

powcle_ after the stwfhce has cooled.

Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.

ControlPanel

It's a good idea to wipe the control panel clean after each use oI the cooktop. For a

more thorough cleaning, the knobs can be removed by pulling them off the knob

stems. Clean with mild soap and water;

rinse with clean water and polish dry with

a soft cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleanei5, strong

liquid cleaners or oven cleaners on the

control panel--they will damage the

finish. A 50/50 solution of vinegar and

hot water works well.

Moldedrib

_._.j Cleargroove

Control Knobs

Thecontrolknobsmay be removedfor easier

cleaning.

Make sure the knobs are in the OFF positions and pull them straight off the

stems tot cleaning.

Burner Grates

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The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher or they may also be washed

with soap and wateI: Make sure the insides of the knobs are dry before replacing.

Replace the knobs in the OFF position to ens/li'e l)roper placei/lent.

Burnergratesshouldbewashedregularlyand,of course,afterspillovers.Washtheminhot,soapy waterandrinsewithcleanwaterDrythegrates witha cloth--don'tput thembackonthecooktop wet Whenreplacingthegrates,besurethey're positionedsecurelyovertheburners.

To get rid of bm'ned-on fi)od, place the grates in a covered container or plastic

bag. Add l/4 cup ammonia and let them soak for 30 minutes. _,Vash, rinse

well and (h'v:

Drip Pans

Drip pans can l)em_anently discolor if exposed to excessively high heat or if soil

is allowed to bake on.

Remove the grates. Then lift out the drip

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To remove brown food stains, soak them fin" about 20 minutes in slightly diluted

liquid cleanser or a mild solution of ammonia and water (1/2 cup of ammonia

to one gallon of water). Rinse with

clean water.

_Mthough they're durable, the grates will gradually lose their shine, regardless of

the best care vou can give them. This is due to their continual exposure to high

temperatm'es.

Do not ol)erate a burner for an extended i)e_iod of time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the grate may chip

without cookware to absorb the heat.

Blue/gold heat stains can be lessened with a metal polish but are usually

peru/anent. To minimize staining, avoid excessive use of high heat setting and use

fiat bottom pans that do not extend more than two inches fl'om the sm_i_ce bm'ne_:

Thedrip pans may alsobe cleanedin the

dishwasher

_,_]_en replacing drip pans, the notch on the rear pan and the notch on the ti'ont

pan should meet in the middle.

Careand c/eaning ofthecooktop.

The holes in the burners must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and an even, unhampered flame.

Shippingscrews

A screw holds each of the burners in place to keep them from wobbling

around during shipment. Remove and discard the shippflTgscrew.

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You should dean the burne_ routinel);

especially alter bad spillovers which could clog these holes. Burners lilt out tor

cleaning if the shipping screw was removed at installation.

Toremove burners:

Removeshippingscrew

Airshutter Gasvalve

(;rasp bm'ner head and flit it to

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the right to release the two tabs fl'om slots in the burner SUl)port

(A and B).

[] I,ifi the end of the bm'ner assembly

then pull away fl'om the front of the cooktop to fl'ee the air shutter fl'om

the gas valve orifice.

• To remove bm'ne(1-on ti)()(l, soak the burners in a solution of mild liquid

detergent and water: Soak the burner for 20 to 30 mimaes, If the fi)od

doesn't rinse off completely, scrub them with soap and water and a

brush or plastic pad,

orifice

• Do not attellll)t to clean btli'nei3 ill an

automatic dishwasher: I,oosened tood soil can clog burner holes, and the

strong action of the dishwasher clete_gent can clamage the burner

heads.

• gefiwe putting the burners back, shake out excess water and (ha' them

thoroughl_ by setting them in a wam_ o'_en foi 30 inlnutes.

Toreplace burners:

[] Slip the air shutter oxer the gas

xahe orifice.

[] I,ower the bm'ner assembl) and

hook the tabs in the slots in the burner SUl)port.

[] Be sure both tabs are in their slots,

that the bm'ner sits lexel and straight, and that the flash robe

trams a straight line fl'om the igniter to the bm'ne_:

• Do not rise steel wool or abi'asive

cleansers because they will clog the burner openings and scratch the

btlI'nelB.

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• If the holes become clogged, clean

them with a small satet) pin or a small sewiw* needle.

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