GE JGP656 User Manual 2

JGP656

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183D5580P093 49-85008 11-00 JR

Owner’s Manual &

Installation Instructions

Cooktop

Safety Instructions

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . .2–7

Operating Instructions, Tips

Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Cookware Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Features of Your Cooktop . . . . . .8

Vent System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Care and Cleaning

Burner Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . .12

Burner Caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Burner Grates . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Burner Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Control Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Grease Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Installation Instructions

Installing the

Cooktop . . . . . . . . . .14–16, 19–24

Installing the

Downdraft System . . . . . . . .17, 18

LP Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Before You Call For Service

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . .25

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . .Back Cover

Product Registration . . . . . .29, 30

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Gas Downdraft

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

# ____________________

# ____________________

Find these numbers 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.

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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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
for the type of gas (natural or LP) which is
to be used. Your cooktop can be converted
for use with either type of gas. See the
Installation Instructions in the LP
Conversion Kit.

■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.

■When raising or lowering the vent, keep

fingers away from all vent parts; assure that
cookware, pans and handles will not be
struck and tipped when raising the vent.

■Do not operate or clean your cooktop if

the glass is broken or cracked. Cleaning
solutions and spillovers could penetrate the
broken cooktop and create a risk of
electric shock. Call for service immediately
if the cooktop glass breaks or cracks.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

■

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 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, dish cloths, 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 on or
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.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock, or injury to persons, observe the
following:

A. Use this unit only in the manner intended

by the manufacturer. If you have questions,
contact the manufacturer.

B. Before servicing or cleaning the unit,

switch power off at service panel.

C. When cutting or drilling into wall or

ceiling do not damage electrical wiring
and other hidden utilities.

D. Ducted fans must always be vented to

the outdoors.

E. To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal

ductwork.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of a
cooktop grease fire:

A. Keep fan, filters and grease laden

surfaces clean.

B. Always turn vent ON when cooking at

high heat.

C. Use high settings on cooktop only when

necessary. Heat oil slowly on low to
medium setting.

D. Don’t leave the cooktop unattended

when cooking.

E. Always use cookware and utensils

appropriate for the type and amount
of food being prepared.

CAUTION:

For general ventilating use
only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or
explosive materials and vapors.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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 center 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 flaming foods are under the hood,

turn the fan off. The fan, if operating, may
spread the flames.

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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, order Kit JXLP56.

■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.

■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.

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Adjust the 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…

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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Features of your cooktop.

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

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4

4

3

10

9

7 6 5

Explained

Feature Index on page

Vent 11

Vent Filters 12

Simmer Spillproof Burner 9, 13

Spillproof Burners 12, 13

High Power Spillproof Burner 9, 13

Fan Speed Control 11

Vent Control 11

Surface Unit Controls 9

Glass Cooktop Surface 12

Cast-Iron Burner Grates 13

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8 8

1

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How to Light a Burner

Your cooktop burners are lit by electric
ignition, eliminating the need for
standing pilot lights with constantly
burning flames.

The igniters make clicking sounds and
spark even when only a single burner
is being turned on. Do not touch any
of the burners when the igniters are
clicking.

Push the control knob in and turn it
counterclockwise to the desired position
from

HIGH

to LO. After the burner ignites,
turn the knob in either direction to
adjust the flame size. To turn a 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 HIGH 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 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.

■

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

The right rear burner is best for smaller
pans and cooking operations requiring
carefully controlled simmering
conditions.

The front right burner is the high power
burner for larger pans and fast boiling
operations.

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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,
model JXWK, 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.

Using your cooktop.

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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The built-in vent system helps remove
cooking vapors, odors and smoke from
foods prepared on the cooktop.

Continuous use of the vent system
helps keep the kitchen comfortable

and less humid, reducing cooking
odors and soiling moisture that
normally creates a frequent need
for cleaning.

Raising or Lowering the Vent

To raise the vent,

turn the

VENT

knob to

the

RAISE/LOWER

position. The vent
will rise to the fully extended position.
There is no intermediate position.

To lower the vent,

turn the

VENT

knob

again to the

RAISE/LOWER

position.

The vent will then descend.

The vent fan will only operate in the
fully extended position

.

CAUTION:

Be careful when raising or
lowering the vent. Be sure pots, pot
handles and other objects are clear of
the vent cover and cannot be struck or
tipped by the vent being raised. Keep
hands and fingers away from all vent
parts.

How to Operate the Vent System

Turn the

FAN

knob to the

HIGH

position to turn it on.

If you continue turning the

FAN

knob,

you can select a fan speed between

HIGH

and

LO

.

The

FAN

knob does not have to be

turned to

OFF

before the vent is
lowered. The fan will automatically
turn off when the

vent is lowered.

If the fan was not turned off when the
vent was lowered, it will automatically
come on at the previously selected
speed when the vent is fully raised.

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Grease Filters

The efficiency of your downdraft
depends on a clean filter. Frequency of
cleaning depends on the type of
cooking you do. Grease filters should
be cleaned at least once a month.
Never operate the downdraft without
the filters in place.

To remove:

Lift up and pull the bottom
out. Remove the left filter first, then
slide the right filter to the left and
remove it.

To clean:

Soak and then agitate in a hot
detergent solution. Light brushing may
be used to remove imbedded soil.
Rinse, shake and remove moisture

before replacing. Filters may be
cleaned by placing in dishwasher,
although some slight color fading
may occur after several washings.

With careful handling, the filter will
last for years. If replacement becomes
necessary, order the part from your
dealer.

Care and cleaning of the cooktop.

Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.

Glass Cooktop

To keep the cooktop looking its best,
wipe up any spills as they occur. This will
keep them from burning on and
becoming more difficult to remove.

As soon as the cooktop is cool, wash the
glass surface with a cloth moistened with
warm, soapy water; rinse with clean water,
and dry with a soft cloth. You can use any
liquid household detergent.

Do not use abrasive materials such as metal pads,
cleansing powder and scouring pads—they may
scratch the surface.

Do not use harsh chemicals such as bleach or
chemical oven cleaners.

CAUTION: Do not cook on or clean a broken or
cracked cooktop. Cleaning solutions and spillovers
penetrating the cooktop can create a risk of
electric shock. Call for a service technician
immediately.

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.

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.

Burner Cap

Burner Grate

Burner
Bowl

Burner Head

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

Burner Grates

Cast-iron burner grates should be
washed regularly and, of course,
after spillovers.

Wash them in hot, soapy water and
rinse with clean water. Dry the grates
with a cloth—don’t put them back on
the cooktop wet. When replacing the
grates, be sure they’re positioned
securely over the burners.

To get rid of burned-on food,

place the
grates in a covered container or plastic
bag. Add 1/4 cup ammonia and let
them soak for 30 minutes. Wash, rinse
well, and dry.

To prevent rusting,

apply a light coating
of cooking oil on the bottom of the
grates.

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.

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Burner Heads

Use a sewing needle or twist-tie to
unclog the small hole in the burner
head. After cleaning, make sure the
slot in the burner head is positioned
over the electrode.

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 of your cooktop
must be kept clean at all times for an even,
unhampered flame.

You should clean the surface burners
routinely, especially after bad spillovers,
which could clog these openings.

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.

Before putting the burner head back,
shake out excess water and then dry it
thoroughly by setting it in a warm oven
for 30 minutes.

Replace the burner heads and caps.
Make sure that the heads and caps are
replaced in the correct location. There
are 2 medium, one large and one small
head and cap.

NOTE: Before removing the burner heads and
caps, remember their size and location. Replace
them in the same location after cleaning.

Medium Head

Medium Head

Small Head

Large Head

Front of Cooktop

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.

Dry them in a warm oven or with a
cloth—don’t reassemble them wet.
Replace the burner caps.

Make sure that caps are replaced on the
correct size burner. There are 2 medium,
one large and one small head and cap.

Burner Caps

Medium
Cap

Medium
Cap

Small
Cap

Large
Cap

Front of Cooktop

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Installation instructions.

Parts List

Cooktop

■ Burner grates

■ 4 burner caps (1 small, 2 medium, 1 large)

■ Gas pressure regulator with attached 1/2″ to 3/8″

reducing bushing and 3/8″ pipe nipple

■ 2 clamping brackets with screws

■ Attached 120 volt grounded plug cord

■ Self adhesive gasket

1/4″ x 36″ (1)
3/16″ x 36″ (2)

Downdraft and Blower Unit

JXBA56 motor and blower assembly is required for
both models.

■ The blower/motor assembly can be located below

the cabinet floor. The assembly will fit between 16″

floor joists. Order JXRB57 for indoor remote locations.

— In this installation a transition to 6″ round

is required.

■ The blower motor assembly can also be installed

outdoors. Order JXBC57 for remote blower
installation outdoors.

■ Downdraft unit

■ Downdraft stability brackets

■ Two filters

Tools and Parts Needed

■ Large flat blade screwdriver

■ Saw

■ Carpenter’s square

■ Pipe wrench

■ Manual gas line shut-off valve

■ Pipe joint sealant that resists action of LP gas

■ Ductwork to suit the installation

For flexible connection where local codes permit:

■ Flexible metal tubing (same 3/4″ or 1/2″ I.D. as gas

supply line)

■ Flare union adapter for connection to supply line

(3/4″ NPT x 3/4″ I.D. or 1/2″ NPT x 1/2″ I.D.)

■ Flare union adapter for connection to regulator

(1/2″ NPT x 3/4″ I.D. or 1/2″ I.D.)

For rigid connection:

■ Pipe fittings as required

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If You Smell Gas:

1. Open windows.

2. Don’t touch any electrical switches.

3. Extinguish any open flame.

4. Immediately call your gas supplier.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors

and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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Dimensions and Clearances

The downdraft system with blower, motor and
ductwork will occupy the cabinet below the cooktop.
Drawers cannot be installed below this cooktop.

Avoid placing cabinets above the cooktop unit,
if possible, in order to reduce the hazards caused by
reaching over heated surface units.

If the cabinetry is used above the cooktop, allow a

minimum 30″ clearance between the cooking surface

and the bottom of the unprotected cabinet.

If the clearance between the cooktop and the

cabinetry is less than 30″, the cabinet bottom must be

protected with a flame retardant millboard at least

1/4″ thick, or gypsum board at least 3/16″ thick,
covered with 28 gauge sheet steel or 0.020″ thick

copper. Clearance between the cooktop and the
protected cabinetry

MUST NEVER BE LESS THAN 24

″.

EXCEPTION:

Installation of a listed microwave oven
or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall conform
to the installation instructions packed with that
appliance.

Working areas adjacent to the cooktop should

have an 18″ minimum clearance between the

countertop and the bottom of the cabinet. If the

clearance is less than 18″, the adjacent cabinets
should be at least 8″ from the side of the cooktop.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

The cooktop has been design certified by the
American Gas Association. As with any appliance
using gas and generating heat, there are certain safety
precautions you should follow. You’ll find these
precautions in this Owner’s Manual; read it carefully.

■ Be sure your cooktop is installed properly

by a qualified installer or service technician.

■ The cooktop must be electrically grounded in

accordance with local codes, or in their absence,
with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA
No. 70–Latest Edition.

■ 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–Latest Edition.

■ Disconnect electrical supply before servicing.

■ Make sure the wall coverings around the cooktop

can withstand heat generated by the cooktop up to
200°F.

■ Avoid placing cabinets above the cooktop.

■ If cabinets are placed above the cooktop, allow

a minimum clearance of 30″ between the cooking

surface and the bottom of unprotected cabinets.

■ If cabinets are placed above the cooktop, use

cabinets no more than 13″ deep.

■ 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 or gypsum board at least 3/16″
thick covered with 28 gauge sheet steel or 0.020″

thick copper.

■ Clearance between the cooking surface and

protected cabinets

MUST NEVER BE LESS THAN 24

″.

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″.

2″

2″

36″

19

3

⁄4″

8

3

⁄4″

15″

13″

Max.

1

1

⁄2″Min.

when installed

8

″

Min. to

wall when

installed both sides

30

″

Min.

18

″

Min.

3

7

⁄8″Min.

from cooktop

to rear vertical

combustible

when installed

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Installation instructions.

Cut the Opening

Countertop cut-out dimensions

Cut out the opening as shown in the diagram. Measure
carefully when cutting the countertop. Make sure the
sides of the opening are parallel and the front and rear
cuts are exactly perpendicular to the sides.

The front of the opening must clear the front support
rail on the cabinet and the rear of the opening must
clear the rear support of the cabinet.

The gas downdraft cooktop is designed to fit in a 36″

or larger base cabinet.

The countertop cutout for the cooktop must be:

■ 341⁄2″ at the front of the counter and 34″ at the back

■ 185⁄16″ front to back notch

■ 2011⁄16″ front to back of cutout

The notches at the back of the cutout are:

■ 29⁄16″ forward and 1/4″ to the inside.

Follow the illustration shown.

■ Allow at least 45⁄8″ clearance between back of the

cooktop

cutout and combustible wall.

■ Allow at least 813⁄16″ clearance from right and left

sides of cutout to adjacent wall.

■ Allow at least 21⁄4″ clearance between front of cutout

and front edge of countertop.

Advance Planning

The combined installation of a downdraft vent and
cooktop require careful consideration.

Countertop Requirements:

The countertop must have a deep flat surface to
accommodate the cooktop and the vent. Countertops
with a rolled front edge and backsplash may not
provide the flat surface area required.

Base Cabinet Requirements:

This installation requires a 24″ min. deep cabinet
base. The cabinet must be at least 36″ wide.

CAUTION:

Wall coverings, countertops and cabinets
should be able to withstand 200°F. heat generated by
the cooktop.

Top View–Countertop Surface

4

5

⁄8″Min.
cooktop cutout
to rear vertical

combustible

surface

21

3

⁄4

″

Total flat

surface

required

8

13

⁄16″Min. cutout

to wall both sides

1/4

″

Overlap

1/8

″

Gap

34

1

⁄2

″

Cooktop area cutout

2

1

⁄4″Min. clearance to cutout

3/4

″

Cooktop overlap

Front edge of countertop

20

11

⁄16

″

Cutout

depth

2

9

⁄16

″

185⁄16

″

Cooktop

cutout

depth

1/4

″

36

″

1/4

″

34″Vent cutout

Venting Options

Side to side adjustments:

The entire blower mounting plate can be adjusted
3

1

⁄2″ to the left or right. This will help to align vent

discharge to house ductwork.

30° Rotation

For even more flexibility, the entire blower can be
rotated up to 30° towards the left or 30° towards
the right.

Discharge direction:

The blower assembly may be removed and turned
90° for a left or right side discharge.

■ The downdraft vent is shipped with the discharge

outlet pointing straight down and can be changed
to the left or right side.

■ A left or right 90° direction adjustment should be

performed before dropping into the countertop
opening.

■ Flatten the shipping box to use as a pad.

■ Lay the vent on its back onto the pad.

To change to a left or right discharge:

Remove 4 nuts holding the blower to the
mounting plate. See illustration. One nut is
just inside the blower discharge.

Remove and turn the blower to the right or left.

Reinstall the 4 nuts.

To locate the ductwork holes in the cabinet floor
or side walls:

Temporarily, place vent into the countertop
opening.

Push the vent all the way to the back of the
opening.

If you are transitioning to 6″ round, place

transition piece over the discharge outlet.

— Mark the location and remove the assembly.

— Cut holes and install ductwork connections.

Order JXRB57 for installation of the blower and motor
below the floor.

Order JXBC57 for installation of the blower and motor
outdoors.

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Installation of the downdraft system.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Loosen screws to adjust
blower left to right

Nut location inside the
blower discharge

30° rotation left or right

Discharge down (as supplied)

Discharge right

Discharge left

JXRB57

optional accessory for indoor remote location
of the blower/motor assembly. Use this kit when the
blower and motor assembly will be located outside or
below the cabinet floor.

Optional Kits

JXBC57

optional outdoor cover accessory for remote
installation of blower and motor assembly on an
outside wall.

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Installation of the downdraft system.

Total

Equivalent Number Equivalent

Duct Pieces Length* Used Length

1 ft.

6″ round, (per foot

straight length) feet

1 ft.

3

1

⁄4″ x 10″ (per foot

straight length) feet

6″, 90°

elbow 15 ft.

6″, 45°

elbow 9 ft.

3

1

⁄4″ x 10″

90° elbow 16 ft.

3

1

⁄4″ x 10″

45° elbow 5 ft.

3

1

⁄4″ x 10″

90° flat elbow 18 ft.

6″ round

to 3

1

⁄4″ x 10″

transition 7 ft.

3

1

⁄4″ x 10″

to 6″ round

transition 5 ft.

6″ round

to 3

1

⁄4″ x 10″

transition

90° elbow

20 ft.

3

1

⁄4″ x 10″

to 6″ round

transition

90° elbow 12 ft.

6″ round wall

cap with damper 21 ft.

3

1

⁄4″ x 10″ wall

cap with damper

27 ft.

6″ round

roof cap 20 ft.

6″ round
roof vent 24 ft.

Total duct run should not exceed 150 ft.

*Actual length of straight duct plus duct fitting equivalent.
Equivalent length of duct pieces are based on actual tests
conducted by GE Evaluation Engineering and reflect
requirements for good venting performance with any
downdraft cooktop.

Installation instructions.

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Duct Fittings

Use the chart at the right to compute maximum
permissible lengths for duct runs to outdoors.

NOTE:

Do not exceed maximum permissible

equivalent lengths!

Flexible ducting:

If flexible metal ducting is used, all the equivalent
feet values in the table should be doubled. The
flexible metal duct should be straight and smooth
and extended as much as possible.

Do NOT use flexible plastic ducting.
NOTE:

Any home ventilation system, such as a
cooktop with a downdraft exhaust mechanism, may
interrupt the proper flow of combustion air and
exhaust required by fireplaces, gas furnaces, gas
water heaters and other naturally vented systems.
To minimize the chance of interruption of such
naturally vented systems, follow the heating
equipment manufacturer’s guidelines and safety
standards such as those published by NFPA and
ASHRAE.

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Installation instructions.

Electrical Supply:

The built-in gas downdraft cooktop features pilotless
electric ignition for energy savings and reliability.
It operates on a 120 volt, 60 Hz power supply.
A separate circuit, protected by a 15 amp time delay
fuse or circuit breaker, is required.

■ A properly grounded 3-prong receptacle should be

located within reach of cooktop’s four foot power
cord.

IMPORTANT: (Please read carefully.)
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a
three-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a
standard three-prong grounding wall receptacle to
minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from
this appliance. The customer should have the wall
receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly
grounded and has correct polarity.

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to have it replaced with a
properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.

Do Not, Under Any Circumstances, Cut Or Remove The
Third (ground) Prong From The Power Cord.

Do not use an extension cord.

Power Supply Locations

Gas Supply:

These cooktops are designed to operate on

natural gas at 4″ of water column pressure or
on LP gas at 10″ of water column pressure.

■ These cooktops are shipped from the factory set

for natural gas. If you decide to use this cooktop with
LP gas, conversion adjustments must be made by a
service technician or other qualified person. Order
JXLP56 Conversion Kit.

■ The pressure regulator must be connected in

series with the manifold of the cooktop and must
remain in series with the supply line regardless of
type of gas being used.

For proper operation, the maximum inlet pressure

to the regulator must be no more than 10″ water
column pressure for natural gas and 14″ water

column pressure for LP gas.

■ When checking the regulator, the inlet pressure

must be at least 1″ 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″ of water column
pressure, the inlet pressure must be at least 11″.

For ease of installation, and if local codes permit, the

gas supply line into the cooktop should be 1/2″ or
3/4″ ID flexible metal appliance connector, three to

five feet long.

NOTE:

Purchase a new flexible line.

DO NOT USE AN

OLD PREVIOUSLY USED LINE.

■ Make gas connection through rear wall, or on

cabinet floor at rear, as illustrated.

Gas location

Do not locate gas or electrical

connections within shaded area

Electrical
outlet 12″
above
cabinet floor

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1

⁄2

″

34

″

4

″

14

″

Step 2

Install the Ductwork

Use minimum 26 gauge galvanized or 24 gauge

aluminum duct in 6″ round or 31⁄4″ x 10″ size, or a

combination of both. PVC duct should be used if
installing under a poured concrete slab.

DO NOT

use

flexible plastic ducting.

■ Always use an appropriate roof or wall cap with

damper. Laundry type wall caps should never be used.

■ Use the straightest duct run possible.

■ For satisfactory performance the duct run should

not exceed 150 ft. or its equivalent length if bends or
other various fittings are used. Refer to table of
equivalent lengths for various duct configurations.

■ Install ductwork so that the piece of duct nearest

the downdraft unit slots INTO the next piece of the
duct. Secure the joints with self-tapping screws and
apply duct tape around the joints to ensure an
airtight seal.

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Step 1

Install Downdraft Vent

Place the downdraft vent into the countertop cutout,
against the back side.

Place the downdraft vent into the countertop cutout,
against the back side.

■ Secure the downdraft to the countertop supplied

brackets. See illustration.

— Fasten brackets to top screws on the front side

of the vent, secure to cabinet side wall just
below the countertop. Or,

— Fasten one bracket to vent side and secure to

cabinet back wall.

— Install two brackets on the bottom of the vent.

Attach brackets to slide screws on the vent and
to the floor using wood screws (not supplied).

■ When installing in a tile countertop surface, it may

be necessary to apply a locally approved caulking to
cover any gaps.

Duct tape over seam
and screw

Screw

(continued on next page)

Air flow

Optional Method –
Secure to Cabinet
Side With Top
Screw on Case

Or Use 2nd Screw

Secure the Lower Brackets

to Blower Housing

Preferred Method –
Secure the Upper
Brackets With Screws
Located on the side of
Case and Attach to
Back Wall of Cabinet

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Installation instructions.

Step 4

Install the Cooktop

NOTE:

If the cooktop is installed into a 36″ base

cabinet, the pressure regulator

MUST BE

installed
to the bottom of the cooktop before the cooktop
is placed into the cabinet.

■ Remove packaging from the cooktop.

■ To insure a good fit, position the cooktop over the

cutout opening and carefully lower into place. Check
edges all the way around to be sure all cutout edges
are concealed and there are no gaps.

■ Carefully lift and remove the cooktop.

Step 3

Install the Pressure Regulator

■ Install the supplied pressure regulator and nipple

in the gas line as close to the cooktop inlet as
possible. Allowances for ventilation ducting may be
necessary.

Make sure the regulator is installed in the right
direction.

■ Install a manual shut-off valve in the gas line in

an easily accessible location.

NOTE:

Instead of using solid piping to connect to
pressure regulator, an approved flexible metal
appliance connector may be used between the pipe
stub and the shut-off valve and the pressure
regulator, if local codes permit.

Appropriate flare nuts and adapters are required at
each end of the flexible connector.

■ Turn on the gas. Check for leaks using a liquid

leak detector at all joints in the system. (The pressure
test nipple is adjacent to the gas inlet pipe on the
rear right hand side of the cooktop bottom.)

CAUTION: DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR
GAS LEAKS.

IMPORTANT:

Disconnect the cooktop and the
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. Isolate the
cooktop from the gas supply piping system by closing
the individual manual shut-off valve to the cooktop
during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping
system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig.

Regulator

Solid piping or flexible
connector

Pipe stub

Shut-off

valve

Step 4

Install the Cooktop

(continued)

■ Cut gasket strip as required. Peel off the backing

and apply to the underside of the glass cooktop edge,

on each side at least 3/8″ from the back and as close

to the edge as possible without protruding.

■ Apply the other gasket strip to the underside of

the glass at the front of the cooktop.

■ Position the cooktop over the opening, making

sure that the power cord is dropped into the cabinet.

■ Lower the cooktop into the cutout, pressing gently

and evenly to seat.

NOTE:

If the cooktop is installed in a 36″ base

cabinet, the mounting brackets cannot be used
because of interference with the cabinet sides. In this
case, the cooktop can be secured to the cabinet with
angle brackets (not supplied).

Remove one screw
at the bottom of the
cooktop body on both
sides and secure the
bracket with those
screws. Then, secure
the brackets to the
cabinet sides.

■ Insert hold-down

bracket into highest
slots on the right and
left sides of the
cooktop.

Cooktop has three
slots, the highest
available will depend on the thickness of the
countertop.

■ Secure the brackets to the underside of the

countertop with screws provided.

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Step 5

Electrical Connections

■ Connect the 3-pin plastic plug from the blower/

motor assembly to the 3-pin plastic socket on the
underside of the vent, next to the conduit.

■ Slide the metal cover over the connection and

secure with screws.

■ Connect the 6-pin plastic plug from the downdraft

assembly to the 6-pin plastic socket on the underside
of the cooktop, next to the power cord.

■ Slide the metal cover over the connection and

secure with screws.

Step 6

Connect Power

Plug power cord into properly grounded receptacle.

3/8″

Electrical
6-pin socket

Pressure
regulator

Metal
cover

6-Pin plug

Electrical

supply cord

Service

plate

Gasket

Countertop

3/8"

1/16"

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Installation instructions.

Step 8

Install Filters, Check Operation of Downdraft

To raise the vent, turn the

VENT

knob to

RAISE/LOWER

.

■ Hold the knob until the vent begins to rise. The

vent will automatically stop when it is fully extended.

■ Tip filter into the opening and pull straight down

so that the filter rests on slides.

■ Slide the filter to the right side.

■ Tip the other filter into the opening and pull

straight down.

■ To turn the fan on, turn the

FAN

knob to

HIGH

.

Continue turning the

FAN

knob to select a fan speed

between

HIGH

and

LO

.

NOTE:

It is not necessary to turn the fan

OFF

before
lowering the vent. The fan will automatically turn
off when the vent is lowered. When the fan is not
turned off before lowering the vent, it will
automatically come on at the previously selected
speed when the vent is fully raised.

To lower the vent, turn the

VENT

knob to

RAISE/LOWER

. Hold the knob until the vent begins

to lower.

Step 7

Assemble Burners, Check Ignition

Assemble burner as shown.

Place the burner heads and caps on the burners.
Make sure that the heads and caps are placed on the
correct size burner. There is one small, 2 medium
and one large head and cap.

Check for proper ignition:

■ Push in one control knob and turn 90° to

HIGH

position.

■ The igniter will spark and the burner will light;

the igniter will cease sparking when the burner is lit.

■ First test may require some time, while air is

flushed out of the gas line.

■ Turn knob to

OFF

.

■ Repeat the procedure for each burner.

Burner Cap

Burner Grate

Burner Bowl

Burner Head

Make sure the slot in the burner
head is positioned over the
electrode.

Front of Cooktop

Medium Head
and Cap

Medium Head
and Cap

Small Head
and Cap

Large Head
and Cap

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Before You Call For Service…

Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the chart on this page
first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Burners have yellow or

The combustion quality of • Use the illustrations below to determine if your burner

yellow-tipped flames

burner flames needs to be flames are normal. If burner flames look likeA,call for
determined visually. service. Normal burner flames should look like Bor

C,

depending on the type of gas you use. With LP gas, some
yellow tipping on outer cones is normal.

A–Yellow flames B–Yellow tips C–Soft blue flames

Call for service on outer cones Normal for natural

Normal for LP gas gas

Burner parts not replaced • See

Care and cleaning of the cooktop

section.

correctly.

Control knobs

Controls improperly set. • To turn from the

OFF

position, push the knob in

will not turn

and then turn. The knob can only be turned in a

counterclockwise

direction. When the knob is at any
other position, it can be turned in either direction
without being pushed in.

Burners do not light

Plug on cooktop is not • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
completely inserted in the grounded outlet.
electrical outlet.

Gas supply not connected • See the

Installation Instructions

section.

or turned on.

A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.

Igniter orifice in burner body • Remove the obstruction.
may be clogged.

Burner parts not replaced • See the

Care and cleaning of the cooktop

section.

correctly.

Hole in burner top behind • Use a small sewing needle to unplug.
the igniter may be clogged.

Ticking sound persists

Be sure the knob is in the • Remove knob by pulling it straight off the stem and

after burner is turned off OFF

position. check the bottom of the knob for any build-up of soil.

Burner flames very

Improper air to gas ratio. • If cooktop is connected to LP gas, contact the person

large or yellow

who installed your cooktop or made the conversion.

Fan does not work

The vent is not fully extended. • See the

Installation Instructions

section.

The fan control knob is • Turn knob in

clockwise

direction to turn fan on.

improperly set.

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Register Your Appliance

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Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for
enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise.
You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material, or detach and
use the form in this Owner’s Manual.