Installation
36" SealedGasCooktop
Instructions
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IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF
JGP628, JGP630, JGP963, JGP9?0,
JGP9?5, ZGU36
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
MASSACH USETTS:
-&WARNING - Iftheinformation
• This product must be installed by u 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.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely
and carefully.
•IMPORTANT - Savetheseinstructions
forlocalinspector'suse.
•IMPORTANT - Observeallgoverning
codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer- Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions for
future reference.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire,
explosion or gas leak may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
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.
I
-&WARNING - This appliance must be
properly grounded.
• IMPORTANT - Leak testingofthe
applianceshallbe conducted accordingto the
manufacturer'sinstructions.
• Proper installation is the responsibility
of the installer and product failure due to
improper installation is NOT covered under
warranty.
-AWARNING - Disconnectallelectrical
power atthe main circuit breaker
or fuse box before installing.
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This cooktop has been design certified
by CSA International. You'll find safety precautions
in your Owner's Manual.
Read them carefully.
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.
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.
Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
This appliance must be supplied with the proper
voltage and frequency and connected to an
individual, properly grounded branch circuit,
protected by a circuit breaker or fuse having
amperage as noted on the rating plate.
We recommend you have the electrical wiring and
hookup of your cooktop connected by a qualified
electrician. After installation, have the electrician
show you where your main cooktop disconnect is
located.
Check with your local utilities for electrical codes
which apply in your area. Failure to wire your
cooktop according to governing codes could result
in a hazardous condition.
If there are no codes, your cooktop must be wired
and fused to meet the requirements of the National
Electrical Code, ANSl/NFPA No. 70--Latest edition.
You can get a copy by writing:
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, IVlA 02269
PARTS INCLUDED
2 Screws
Foam Tape
(GlassTop
Models Only)
MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED
Joint Sealant Pipe Fittings
CSA-Approved Flexible Gas Line
3/8" Min. ID, 1/2" NPTConnection,
3-foot Maximum Length (Massachusetts Only)
2 Hold
Down Brackets
Shut-Off Valve
In Canada your cooktop must be wired and fused
to meet the requirements of the Canadian Electrical
Code.
Be sure the installation of this product 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 S01A 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
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
FOR INSTALLATION
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Pencil
Saber Saw
Phillips-Head
Screwdriver
Pipe Wrench
Ruler or Straightedge
1/8" Drill Bit & Electric or
Hand Drill
Safety Glasses
Installation Instructions
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
When preparing cooktop opening, make
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sure the inside of the cabinet and the
cooktop do not interfere with each other.
(See section on preparing the opening.)
Remove packaging materials, grate boxes,
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regulator with literature, and literature
package from the cooktop before beginning
installation.
Foam_ _
Pac _ [_3_ i] _j
Cool<top J
Package
Grate boxes
Remove Installation Instructions from
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literature pack and read them carefully
before you begin.
Be sure to place all literature, Use and Care,
Installations, etc. in a safe place
for future reference.
Make sure you have all the tools and
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materials you need before starting the
installation of the cooktop.
Your home must provide the adequate
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electrical service needed to safely and
properly use your cooktop. (Refer to section
on electrical requirements.)
When installing your cooktop in your home,
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make sure all local codes and ordinances
are followed exactly as stated.
Make sure the wall coverings, countertop
and cabinets around the cooktop can
withstand heat (up to 200°F) generated by
the cooktop.
Instollotion Instructions
PREPARING THE OPENING
MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING
MINIMUM CLEARANCE
DIMENSIONS
13" MAX.Depth of unprotected
overhead cabinets
30" MIN. clearance from countertop
to unprotected overhead surface
3-3/4" MIN. clearance from
cutout to side wall on the
left of the unit
\\ 6" MIN. clearance from
cutout to side wall on the
right of the unit
18" MIN. height
from countertop to
nearest cabinet on
either side of unit
NOTE:All gas cooktop models require 7/16"
free area below cooktop height to combustible
material.
I_l OVERALL COOKTOP DIMENSIONS
RECOMMENDED GAS SUPPLY
LOCATION FROM BACKWALL
l" Min. From Backwall
Recommended
gas supply
location
From Cutout
Center Line
F51 MAKE SURE WALL COVERINGS,
COUNTERTOP AND CABINETS
AROUND COOKTOP CAN
WITHSTAND HEAT {UP TO 200°F)
GENERATED BY COOKTOP
21" (21-1/4" IVlax.for
CUTOUT DIMENSIONS OF
COUNTERTOP
To ensure accuracy, it is best to make
a template when cutting the opening
in the counter.
_-1/8 _"width cut
length _ 16-15/16"
2-1/4" Min. B of cutcutout and the wail
behind the cooktop
2-1/2" Min. from
front edge of cutout
and front edge of
countertop
Wall covering,
cabinets and
countertop must
withstand heat
up to 200°F
Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE COOKTOP UNIT
LOCATE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AND
B3
GAS SHUT-OFF VALVE BENEATH
CABINET
LOCATE MOUNTING PARTS
Remove the hold down brackets from the
literature package.
NEVER REUSEOLD
CONNECTORS WHEN
INSTALLING THIS
UNIT.
Install a manual shut-off 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.
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shutoff11i\
_L Valve r_ I Electrical
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U
II Outlet 12"
I Below
Countertop
_-I PROTECT SURFACE OF COOKTOP
Place a towel or tablecloth onto the
countertop. Lay the cooktop upside down onto the
protected surface.
Bottom of cooktop
Cloth under Cooktop
_-I ATTACH BRACKETS TO COOKTOP
Remove the screw from the bottom of the
cooktop and screw the hold-down bracket
to the side of the cooktop unit. Repeat for opposite
side of cooktop.
Pre-drilled
Bottom
of Cooktop
.\.._ Foem Topes
Cooktop
Gloss
I-_ 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. Make final check that all
required clearances are met.
Once the unit is in place, screw the hold- down
[_] ATTACH FOAM TAPE
(glass maintop models only)
Apply the foam tape around the outer edge
of the glass. Do not overlap the foam tapes.
Bottom of Cooktop
\ Foam Topes
\
Cooktop Gloss
bracket into the cabinet sides to secure the unit
into place.
Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION--GAS CONNECTIONS
PROVIDE ADEQUATE
GAS SUPPLY
This cooktop is designed to operate on natural gas
at 4" of water column manifold pressure and 7" of
water column (W.C.) supply 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 PROPEROPERATION, THE MAXIMUM INLET
PRESSURETO THE REGULATOR MUST BE NO MORE
THAN 14" OF WATER COLUMN PRESSURE.For
checking the regulator, the inlet pressure must
be at least 1" W.C.. (or 3.4 KPA) greater than the
regulator output setting. If the regulator is set for 4"
W.C. of water column pressure, the inlet pressure
must be at least 5" W.C. If the regulator is set for
10" W.C., the inlet pressure must be at least 11"
W.C.. The gas supply line to the cooktop should be
1/2" or 3/4" pipe.
_-I INSTALL REGULATOR
NEVER REUSEOLD CONNECTORS WHEN
INSTALLING THIS COOKTOP.
-A WARNING: Neverreuseold
flexible connectors. The use of old flexible
connectors can cause gas leaks and personal
injury. Always use new flexible connectors when
installing u gas appliance.
INSTALL REGULATOR ONTO
BURNER BOX BOTTOM
Screw the regulator
onto
the burner box
bottom pipe
connection.
Make sure the
top of the regulator
is
facing towards the
Pressure __._
Regulator
Coupling --I
Shut-Off
cabinet front, easily
accessible through
Valve
the cabinet doors.
COMPLETE CONNECTION WITH A
COUPLING
Complete the
connection between
the regulator pipe
coupling and
the shut-off valve.
Pressure
Regulator
Coupling --_
Shut-Off _:
Valve --'_
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II Electrical
I Outlet 12"
I Below
Countertop
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II Electrical
I Outlet 12"
I Below
Countertop
Pressure _l
Screw a section of pipe onto
the inlet end of the pressure
regulator and install the
coupling.
Regulator
Coupling _
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.
Installation Instructions
CHECK FOR LEAKS
Before testing for leaks, make sure oll burner knobs
ore in the OFF position.
After connecting the cooktop to gas, check system
for leaks with o manometer. If a manometer is not
available, turn the gas supply on to the cooktop
and use o liquid leak detector at oil joints and
connections to check for leaks.
Tighten oil connections if necessary to prevent gas
leakage in the cooktop or supply line.
DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME TO CHECK FOR
LEAKS!
Disconnect the cooktop and its individual shut-off
valve from the gas supply piping system during any
pressure testing of that system at test pressures
greater than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
Isolate the cooktop from the gas supply piping
system by closing its individual shut-off valve
during any pressure testing of the gas supply
system at test pressures equal to or less than
1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
INSTALLATION OVER
BUILT-IN OVEN
See built-in oven installation for complete
installation instructions.
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I _ s,,ToCenterof
| I _] 2" Dia. Hole From
_ _ Countertop
90 ° Elbow ........ I ---'_--
(20 7/8" from front
Cabinet Sides
7 _1"_ 2"Dia.Hole
of Countertop to
Hole Center}
Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION--ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
_AWARNING - Disconnectoilelectricol
power ot the moin circuit breoker or fuse box
before instolling.
EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazords under certoin
conditions, we strongly recommend against the
use of an extension cord. However, if you still
elect to use an extension cord, it is absolutely
necessary that it be a UL listed B-wire grounding
type applionce extension cord ond thot the
current carrying rating of the cord in amperes be
equivalent to or greoter than the branch circuit
roting. Such extension cords ore obtoinoble
through your Iocol opplionce deoler.
IMPORTANT: (Pleosereod corefully)FOR
PERSONAL SAFETY,THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED.
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND OUTLET
An odequote electricol supply ond outlet must
be used to operote the electricol ports of your
cooktop.
The power cord of this applionce is equipped
with o 3-prong (grounding) plug which must
be used with o properly grounded 3-hole
outlet with u standard 120 Volt, 60 cycle AC
household current.
If you do not hove o 3-hole grounded outlet,
hove o quolified electricion chonge your old
one.
A grounding odoptor will be needed
to convert the old one until the outlet
con be reploced. This method is only
temporary, ond o qualified electrician should
test it to be sure it meets requirements.
Ensure proper
L ground ond
firmconnection
beforeuse
TWO-PRONG WALL RECEPTACLE
Where a standard 2-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to hove it replaced with
u properly grounded B-prong wall receptacle.
Do not under any circumstonces cut or remove
grounding prong from the cooktop cord. Failure
to provide proper polarization may create u
hazardous condition.
Installation Instructions
USAGE SITUATIONS WHERE
APPLIANCE POWER CORD
WILL BE DISCONNECTED
INFREQUENTLY
For 15 amp circuit only. Do not use an adaptor
on a 20 amp circuit. Where local codes permit, a
TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly
grounded two-prong wall receptacle by the use of a
UL-listed adaptor available at most hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adaptor must be aligned with
the large slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the power cord.
Ensure proper ground and firm
_. connection before use
prongs/slots
Alignlarge
(Adaptor plugs not permitted in Canada)
Temporary Method
-ACAUTION: Attachingthe adaptor ground
terminaltothe wallreceptaclecoverscrew does not
ground the applianceunlessthescrew ismetal,and
notinsulated,and the wallreceptacleisgrounded
through the house wiring.The customer should have
the circuitchecked by a qualifiedelectriciantomake
surethe receptacleisproperlygrounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the
adaptor, always hold the adaptor with one hand. If
this is not done, the adaptor ground terminal is very
likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen,
DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has
again been established.
Usage situation where appliance power cord will be
disconnected frequently.
Do not use an adaptor plug in these situations
because disconnection of the power cord places
undue strain on the adaptor and leads to eventual
failure of the adaptor ground terminal. The customer
should have the 2-prong receptacle replaced with
a 3-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified
electrician before using the appliance.
Installation Instructions
COOKTOP BURNERS
ASSEMBLING THE COOKTOP
BURNERS
The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed. Be
careful not to push any cooktop controls while the
top of the burner is removed.
Do not remove the top or touch the electrode
of any burner while another burner is turned on.
Electrical shock might result.
Reploce the burner head onto the burner
bose, making sure that the heod is properly
oriented over the burner bose ond the
electrode. Moke sure to place
the correct burner head on the correct burner
bose and thor the burner head sits level on
the burner bose. The burner heads ore not
interchongeoble.
Place the burner
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cops on the burner
heads, making sure
to place the correct
burner cop on the
correct burner
head. The burner
cops ore not
interchangeable.
Make sure that the
burner cops ore
properly seated on
the burner heads.
Burner cop properly seoted
Burner cop not properly seoted
Make sure the pins in
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the burner heads
match the burner
bose indentutions
und that they ore
properly seated in
them by rotating the
heuds until they ore
level.
Make sure the slot in
the burner head
is positioned
over the
electrode. The
burner cup has
three to four
pins. When
replucing the
cup, make
sure none of
the pins sits
in the stability
chamber.
Make sure the hole Burner cop
in the burner head
assembly is positioned
over the electrode and Burner head
that the burner heod is ossembly_r_-_]b,
fully inserted inside the
burner bose. A small
gop between the bose
and head is normal.
Stabilit_
chamber _
_ectrode
__Burner
Pin base
indentations
Burnerbase
Burner cop
Burner heod
Electrode
10
Electrode Burner
bose