GE JGP337 User Manual
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183D5580P149 49-85062-2 03-04 JR
JGP337
Cooktops
Built-In Gas
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2–6
Operating Instructions
Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Flame Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
To Light a Burner . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Care and Cleaning
Burner Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Burner Caps and Heads . . . . . .10
Burner Grates . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Control Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . .12, 13
Stainless Steel Surfaces . . . . . . .11
Installation Instructions . .14–26
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . .27
Consumer Support
Canada Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . .34
Product Registration . . . . . .29, 30
U.S. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
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.
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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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.
■ 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 gas unless you follow the LP
conversion instructions packed with
your cooktop.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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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.
■ If cooktop is located near a window, do not
hang long curtains that could blow over the
top burners and create a fire hazard.
■ 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 place hot cookware on the glass
cooktop. This could cause glass to break.
■ 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 foamtype 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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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.
■ 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.
■ Large scratches or impacts to glass
cooktops can lead to broken or shattered
glass.
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 LP
conversion instructions packed with your cooktop.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s
Manual.
■ Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the
cooktop can lead to damage and improper
operation of the cooktop.
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. When fast heating is
desired, the flame size on a gas burner
should match the cookware you are
using.
Flames larger than the bottom of the
cookware will not result in faster heating
of the cookware and could be hazardous.
Simmer and Power Burners (on some models)
The right rear burner is 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.
Using the cooktop burners.
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.
Use a flat-bottomed wok.
Wok This Way
We recommend that you use a 14″ or smaller
flat-bottomed wok. Make sure the wok bottom
sits flat on the grate. They are available at your
local retail store.
Only a flat-bottomed wok should be used.
Do not use a flat-bottomed wok on a
support ring. Placing the ring over the
burner or grate may cause the burner
to work improperly, resulting in carbon
monoxide levels above allowable
standards. This could be dangerous
to your health.
Stove Top Grills
Do not use stove top grills on your sealed
gas burners. If you use the stove top grill
on the sealed gas burner, it will cause
incomplete combustion and can result
in exposure to carbon monoxide levels
above allowable current standards.
This can be hazardous to your health.
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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.
Sealed Burner Assemblies
Turn all controls OFF before removing
the burner parts.
The burner grates, caps and burner
heads can be lifted off, making them
easy to clean.
CAUTION: Do not operate the
burner without all burner parts in place.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE
BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER
PARTS IN PLACE.
Grate
Burner cap
Burner head
Spark igniter
Burner bowl
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The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed when
the burner head is removed. When one burner is
turned to LITE, all the burners spark. Do not attempt
to disassemble or clean around any burner while
another burner is on. An electric shock may result,
which could cause you to knock over hot cookware.
Electrode
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Burner Caps and Heads
Burner caps
Lift off when cool. Wash burner caps
in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean
water. You may scour with a plastic
scouring pad to remove burned-on
food particles.
Burner heads
For proper ignition, make sure the
small hole in the section that fits over the
electrode is kept open. A sewing needle
or wire twist-tie works well to unclog it.
The slits in the burner heads must be kept clean
at all times for an even, unhampered flame.
Clogged or dirty burner ports or
electrodes will not allow the burner
to operate properly.
Any spill on or around an electrode must
be carefully cleaned. Take care to not hit
an electrode with anything hard or it
could be damaged.
You should clean the burner caps and
burner heads routinely, especially after
bad spillovers, which could clog the
openings in the burner heads. Lift off
when cool.
To remove burned-on food, soak the
burner heads in a solution of mild liquid
detergent and hot water for 20–30
minutes. For more stubborn stains, use
a toothbrush.
After cleaning
Before putting the burner caps and
heads back, shake out excess water and
then dry them thoroughly by setting in
a warm oven for 30 minutes.
NOTE: Do not use steel wool or scouring
powders to clean the burners.
Replacement
Replace burner heads over the electrodes
on the cooktop, in the correct locations
according to their size.
Make sure the slot in the burner head is
positioned over the electrode.
Replace the matching size caps onto the
heads. There is one large, one small and
two medium caps.
Make sure that the heads and caps are
replaced in the correct locations.
NOTE: Before removing the burner caps
and heads, remember their size and
location. Replace them in the same location
after cleaning.
Medium head
Front of cooktop
Medium head
Small head
Large head
Care and cleaning of the cooktop.
Use a sewing needle or twist-tie
to unclog the small hole in the
burner head.
Medium cap
Front of cooktop
Medium cap
Small cap
Large cap
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Burner Grates
Lift out when cool. Grates should be
washed regularly and, of course, after
spillovers. Wash them in hot, soapy water
and rinse with clean water. When
replacing the grates, be sure they are
positioned securely over the burners.
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.
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 are 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. You will notice this sooner
with lighter color grates.
NOTE: Do not clean the grates in a self-cleaning
oven.
When replacing the grates, be sure
they’re positioned securely over the
burners.
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Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)
Do not use a steel-wool pad; it will
scratch the surface.
Shake bottle well.
Place a small amount of CERAMA
BRYTE®Stainless Steel Appliance
Cleaner on a damp cloth or damp
paper towel.
Clean a small area, rubbing with
the grain of the stainless steel if
applicable.
Dry and buff with a clean, dry paper
towel or soft cloth.
Repeat as necessary.
NOTE: If a mineral oil-based stainless steel
appliance cleaner has been used before
to clean the appliance, wash the surface
with dish soap and water prior to using
the CERAMA BRYTE®Stainless Steel
Appliance Cleaner. After washing the
surface with dish soap and water, use a
generous amount of CERAMA BRYTE
®
Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner to
clean the appliance.
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To order CERAMA BRYTE®Stainless
Steel Appliance Cleaner, please call our
toll-free number:
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IMPORTANT: Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting
the cooktop can lead to damage and improper
operation of the cooktop.
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Allow the cooktop to cool.
Use the CERAMA BRYTE
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Ceramic Cooktop 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
CERAMA BRYTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Scraper, spread a few
drops of CERAMA BRYTE
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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.
Cleaning the glass cooktop. (on some models)
Burned-On Residue
WARNING: DAMAGE to your glass surface
may occur if you use scrub pads other than
those recommended.
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.
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 it 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.
IMPORTANT: Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting
the cooktop can lead to damage and improper
operation of the cooktop.
Clean your cooktop after
each spill. Use CERAMA
BRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner.
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Be careful not to slide pots and
pans across your cooktop. It will
leave metal markings on the
cooktop surface.
These marks are removable using
the CERAMA BRYTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner with the CERAMA
BRYTE®Cleaning Pad for Ceramic
Cooktops.
If pots with a thin overlay of
aluminum or copper are allowed
to boil dry, the overlay may leave
black discoloration on the
cooktop.
This should be removed
immediately before heating
again or the discoloration
may be permanent.
WARNING: Carefully check the bottom of
pans for roughness that would scratch
the cooktop.
Metal Marks and Scratches
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Turn off all surface burners and,
with an oven mitt, remove hot
pans and grates.
Wearing an oven mitt:
a. Use the CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Scraper
to move the spill to a cool area
on the cooktop.
b. Remove the spill with
paper towels.
Any remaining spillover should be
left until the surface of the cooktop
has cooled.
Don’t use the surface units again
until all of the residue has been
completely removed.
NOTE: If pitting or indentation in the glass
surface has already occurred, the cooktop
glass will have to be replaced. In this case,
service will be necessary.
Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic
Our testing shows that if
you are cooking high sugar
mixtures such as jelly or
fudge and have a spillover,
it can cause permanent
damage to the glass surface
unless the spillover is
immediately removed.
To order CERAMA BRYTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner and the CERAMA
BRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop Scraper,
please call our toll-free number:
National Parts Center 800.626.2002
CERAMA BRYTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner . . . . . . . . .# WX10X300
CERAMA BRYTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Scraper . . . . . . . .# WX10X0302
Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .# WB50T10054
(Kit includes cream, cleaning pad and
cooktop scraper)
CERAMA BRYTE®Cleaning Pads for
Ceramic Cooktops . . . . . . .# WX10X350
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Glass surface—potential for permanent damage.
30″ Sealed Gas Cooktop
Installation Instructions
CAUTION: Before you begin—read these
instructions completely and carefully.
• IMPORTANT—Save these instructions for
local inspector’s use.
• IMPORTANT—OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING
CODES AND ORDINANCES.
• Note to Installer—Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer—Keep these instructions
and conversion kit for future use.
•Note—This appliance must be properly
grounded.
• IMPORTANT: Leak testing of the appliance
shall be conducted according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
• Skill level—Installation of this appliance
requires basic mechanical skills.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of
the installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation
is not covered under the Warranty.
PARTS INCLUDED
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Pipe Fittings
MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED
Shut Off
Valves
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:
• This product must be installed by a
licensed plumber or gas fitter.
• When using ball-type gas shut-off valves,
they shall be the T-handle type.
• A flexible gas connector, when used,
must not exceed 3 feet.
2 Screws
Regulator
2 Hold Down
Brackets
Foam Tape
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Pressure
Regulator
Shut Off
Valve
Electrical
Outlet
12" Below
Countertop
Pressure
Regulator
Shut Off
Valve
Electrical
Outlet
12" Below
Countertop
Install a manual shutof
f valve in the gas line
in an easily accessible location outside the
cooktop. Be sure you know how and where to
shut of
f the gas supply to the cooktop. Install
the electrical outlet 12
below the countertop.
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Conversion
Instructions
1/8″ Drill Bit &
Electric or
Hand Drill
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Pencil
Ruler or
Straightedge
Saber Saw
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Pipe Wrench
Flat-Blade Screwdriver
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This cooktop is designed to operate on natural
gas at 4 of water column pressure. It is
shipped from the factory set for natural gas.
The convertible pressure regulator supplied
with the unit must be connected in series with
the manifold of the cooktop and must remain
in series with the supply line regardless of
whether natural or L.P . gas is being used.
FOR PROPER OPERATION, THE MAXIMUM
INLETPRESSURE TO THE REGULATOR
MUSTBE NO MORE THAN 14 OF WATER
COLUMN PRESSURE. For checking the
regulator, the inlet pressure must be at least
1 (or 3.4 KPA) greater than the regulator
output setting. If the regulator is set for 4 of
water column pressure, the inlet pressure
must be at least 5. If the regulator is set for
10, the inlet pressure must be at least 1 1.
The gas supply line to the cooktop should be
1/2 or 3/4 pipe.
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Install a manual shutof
f valve in the gas line
in an easily accessible location outside the
cooktop. Be sure you know how and where to
shut of
f the gas supply to the cooktop. Install
the electrical outlet 12
below the countertop.
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C3
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WARNING: Never reuse old flexible
connectors. The use of old flexible
connectors can cause gas leaks and
personal injury. Always use new
flexible connectors when installing
a gas appliance.
Screw a section of pipe
onto each end of the
pressure regulator.
To reduce the likelihood of gas leaks, apply
teflon tape or a thread compound approved
for use with LP or natural gases to all
threaded connections.
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Screw the
regulator and
pipe connection
into the burner
box bottom.
Make sure the
top of the
regulator is
facing toward
the cabinet front,
easily accessible
through the
cabinet doors.
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WARNING!!
If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire, explosion
or gas leak may result, causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
• Be sure your cooktop is installed properly
by a qualified installer or service technician.
• To eliminate reaching over surface burners,
cabinet storage above burner should be avoided.
• Do not install the unit near an outside door or
where a draft may affect its use.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance!
STOP!
STOP!
Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR SAFETY
• Open windows.
• Extinguish any open flame.
• 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.
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WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL
GAS:
Installation of this cooktop must conform with
local codes, or in the absence of local codes,
with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA.54, latest edition. In Canada,
installation must conform with the current
Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGAB149.1 or the current Propane Installation
Code, CAN/CGA-B149.2, and with local
codes where applicable. This cooktop has
been design-certified by CSA International
according to ANSI Z21.1, latest edition and
Canadian Gas Association according to
CAN/CGA-1.1 latest edition.
As with any appliance using gas and
generating heat, there are certain safety
precautions you should follow. You will find
these precautions in the Important Safety
Information section in the front of this manual.
Read them carefully.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
• The ventilating hood must be constructed of
sheet metal not less than 0.0122″ thick. Install
above the cooktop with a clearance of not less
than 1/4″ between the hood and the underside
of the combustible material or metal cabinet.
The hood must be at least as wide as the
appliance and centered over the appliance.
Clearance between the cooking surface and
the ventilation hood surface MUST NEVER BE
LESS THAN 24 INCHES.
EXCEPTION: Installation of a listed microwave
oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall
conform to the installation instructions packed with
that appliance.
• If cabinets are placed above the cooktop,
allow a minimum clearance of 30″ between the
cooking surface and the bottom of unprotected
cabinets.
• If a 30″ clearance between cooking surface
and overhead combustible material or metal
cabinets cannot be maintained, protect the
underside of the cabinets above the cooktop
with not less than 1/4″ insulating millboard
covered with sheet metal not less than 0.0122″
thick. Clearance between the cooking surface
and protected cabinets MUST NEVER BE
LESS THAN 24 INCHES.
• The vertical distance from the plane of the
cooking surface to the bottom of adjacent
overhead cabinets extending closer than 1″ to
the plane of the cooktop sides must not be less
than 18″. (See the Preparing the Opening
section.)
•
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.
Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
INSTALLATION SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
(cont.)
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This Appliance must be electrically
grounded. Check with your local codes which
apply in your area. If no local codes apply, the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.
70–Latest Edition must be followed. Write to:
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
In Canada, electrical grounding must be in
accordance with the current CSA C22.1
Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and/or local
codes. See Installation—Electrical Connections
in this section.
Be sure the installation of this cooktop in a
mobile home conforms with the Manufactured
Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title
24 CFR, Part 3280. If this standard does not
apply, you must follow the standard for
Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI
A225.1 and Manufactured Home Installations,
Sites and Communities and ANSI/NFPA 501A
or with local codes. You can get a copy of the
Federal Standard by Writing:
Office of Mobile Home Standards
HUD Building
451 7th Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 24010
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and
cabinets around the cooktop can withstand heat
generated by the cooktop up to 200°F.
• Avoid placing cabinets above the cooktop. To
reduce the hazard caused by reaching over
the open flames of operating burners, install a
ventilation hood over the cooktop that projects
forward at least 5″ beyond the front of the
cabinets.
WARNING!
INSTALLATION
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Be sure to place all literature and
the conversion kit in a safe place
for future use.
Make sure you have all the tools and
materials you need before starting the
installation of the cooktop.
Your home must provide the adequate
electrical service needed to safely and
properly use your cooktop. (Refer to
section on electrical requirements.)
Remove packaging materials, literature
package and the conversion kit from the
cooktop before beginning installation.
When preparing cooktop opening,
make sure the inside of the cabinet
and the cooktop do not interfere with
each other. (See section on preparing
the opening.)
When installing your cooktop in your
home, make sure all local codes and
ordinances are followed exactly as
stated.
Pre-Installation Checklist
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Installation Instructions
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.
Make sure the wall coverings,
countertop and cabinets around the
cooktop can withstand heat (up to
200°F) generated by the cooktop.
O
N
H
O
T
Styrofoam
Packaging
Literature Package
Cooktop
A2
A1
The following MINIMUM clearance
dimensions must be maintained.
A3
To insure accuracy, it is best to make
a template when cutting the opening
in the counter.
A4
The recommended Gas Supply
Location from the backwall.
Overall cooktop dimensions
Cutout dimensions
of the countertop
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Installation Instructions
A5
Make sure the wall coverings,
countertop and cabinets around the
cooktop can withstand heat (up to
200°F) generated by cooktop.
Wall covering,
cabinets and
countertop
must withstand
heat up to 200°F.
COOKTOP
30"
21"
19 1/2"
28 3/8"
3"
2 1/4" Min.
Between cutout
and the wall behind
the cooktop
19 5/8" width of cut
28 1/2"
length of
cut
2 1/2" Min.
from front edge
of cutout
and front edge
of countertop
14 1/4"
3 3/4" MIN.
clearance from
cutout to side
wall on the left
of the unit
30" MIN.
clearance from
countertop to
unprotected
overhead surface
6" MIN.
clearance from
cutout to side
wall on the right
of the unit
13" MAX. Depth
of unprotected
overhead cabinets
18" MIN.
height from
countertop to
nearest cabinet on
either side of unit
13 1/4"
From Cutout
Center Line
1" Min. From Backwall
Recommended
gas supply
location.
PREPARING THE OPENING
A
Installation Instructions
B4
Attach Brackets
Insert the hold down
brackets in the slots on
each side of the unit.
B1
Protect the Surface
of the Cooktop
Place a towel or tablecloth onto the countertop.
Lay the cooktop upside down onto the protected
surface.
Bottom of cooktop
Cloth under Cooktop
B2
Locate The Mounting Parts
Remove the hold down
brackets from the
literature package.
B5
Insert Cooktop Into Cutout
Insert the cooktop centered into the cutout
opening. Make sure the front edge of the
countertop is parallel to the cooktop. The unit
must rest on the metal flange around the
burner box. Make final check that all required
clearances are met.
Mounting
Slot
Burner Box
Sides
COOKTOP
B6
Secure Cooktop to Cabinet
Once the unit is in place, screw the hold
down bracket into the cabinet sides to secure
the unit into place.
Mounting
Slot
Burner Box
Sides
Use suitable
fasteners for
anchoring in
cabinet sides
Cabinet
Sides
Installing the Cooktop Unit
B
B3
Attach the Adhesive Strip
(Glass Top Models Only)
Attach the adhesive strip around the maintop
glass as close to the edge as possible.
Cooktop
Burner
Box
Outer edge
of glass bottom
Adhesive Strips
to outer edge
of glass
Countertop
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C1
C3
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Installation Instructions
This cooktop is designed to operate on natural
gas at 4″ of water column pressure. It is
shipped from the factory set for natural gas.
The convertible pressure regulator supplied
with the unit must be connected in series with
the manifold of the cooktop and must remain
in series with the supply line regardless of
whether natural or L.P. gas is being used.
FOR PROPER OPERATION, THE MAXIMUM
INLET PRESSURE TO THE REGULATOR
MUST BE NO MORE THAN 14″ OF WATER
COLUMN PRESSURE. For checking the
regulator, the inlet pressure must be at least
1″ (or 3.4 KPA) greater than the regulator
output setting. If the regulator is set for 4″ of
water column pressure, the inlet pressure
must be at least 5″. If the regulator is set for
10″, the inlet pressure must be at least 11″.
The gas supply line to the cooktop should be
1/2″ or 3/4″ pipe.
Provide Adequate Gas
Supply
Installing the Regulator
WARNING: Never reuse old flexible
connectors. The use of old flexible
connectors can cause gas leaks and
personal injury. Always use new
flexible connectors when installing
a gas appliance.
Screw a section of pipe
onto each end of the
pressure regulator.
C4
Install the regulator onto
the burner box bottom
Pressure
Regulator
Shut Off
Valve
Electrical
Outlet
12" Below
Countertop
Screw the
regulator and
pipe connection
into the burner
box bottom.
Make sure the
top of the
regulator is
facing toward
the cabinet front,
easily accessible
through the
cabinet doors.
NEVER REUSE OLD CONNECTORS
WHEN INSTALLING THIS COOKTOP.
To reduce the likelihood of gas leaks, apply
teflon tape or a thread compound approved
for use with LP or natural gases to all
threaded connections.
Pressure
Regulator
Installing the Cooktop
C
C2
Locate the electrical outlet
and the Gas Shut Off valve
beneath the cabinet.
Shut Off
Valve
Electrical
Outlet
12" Below
Countertop
Install a manual shutoff valve in the gas line
in an easily accessible location outside the
cooktop. Be sure you know how and where to
shut off the gas supply to the cooktop. Install
the electrical outlet 12″ below the countertop.
NEVER REUSE
OLD CONNECTORS
WHEN INSTALLING
THIS UNIT.
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Installation Instructions
C6
Check for Leaks
After connecting the cooktop to gas, check
system for leaks with a manometer. If a
manometer is not available, turn the gas
supply on to the cooktop and use a liquid
leak detector at all joints and connections
to check for leaks.
Tighten all connections if necessary to
prevent gas leakage in the cooktop or
supply line.
Check alignment of valves after connecting
the cooktop to the gas supply to be sure the
manifold pipe has not been moved. A
misalignment could cause the valve knob
stem to rub on the control panel, resulting
in a gas leak at the valve.
DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME TO
CHECK FOR LEAKS!
Disconnect this cooktop and its individual
shutoff valve from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of that
system at test pressures greater than 1/2
″
psig.
Isolate the cooktop from the gas supply
piping system by closing its individual shutoff
valve during any pressure testing of the gas
supply system at test pressures equal to or
less than 1/2
″
psig.
INSTALLATION OVER
BUILT-IN OVEN
See built-in oven installation for complete
installation instructions.
90°
STREET EL
CABINET SIDES
2" DIA. HOLE (20 7/8"
FROM FRONT OF
COUNTERTOP TO
HOLE CENTER)
5" TO CENTER
OF 2" DIA. HOLE
FROM COUNTERTOP
C7
Installing the Cooktop cont.
C
C5
Complete the connection
with a coupling
Install a coupling
between the
regulator and the
shutoff valve to
complete the
connection.
Pressure
Regulator
Shut Off
Valve
Coupling
Electrical
Outlet
12" Below
Countertop
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