GE JGP975WEK2WW, JGP975WEK1WW, JGP975SEK2SS, JGP975CEK2CC, JGP975CEK1CC Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ....... 9-6

Operating Instructions

Control I,ock ............... 7

Cookware ................. S

Dual Stack Burner . .......... 7

Flame Size ................ 8

I,ighting a Burner ........... 7

PowerBoil r'*Burner .......... 7

Sealed Gas Burners .......... 7

Care and Cleaning

Burners and

Cooktop Electrodes ......... 10

Burner Bases .............. 10

Burner Caps and Heads ..... 10

Burner Grates ............. 11

Burner Head and

Cap Replacement .......... 11

Control Knobs .............. 9

Electrodes ................ 10

(;lass Cooktop .......... 19, 13

Porcelain Enamel Cooktop .... 9

Shipping Film and Tape ...... 9

Stainless Steel Surfaces ....... 9

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Troubleshooting Tips ... 14, 15

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ......... 94

Product Registration (Canada) 19

Product Registration (U.S.) . . .17

Warranty (Canada) ......... 93

VL_rrantv (U.S.) ............ 22

Write the model and serial

numbers here:
Model #

Serial #

You can find them on a label
under the cooktop.

49-80358 ll-05JR

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMAtiON.
READALLiNSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING

WARNING: If the information in this

manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion 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 TODO IF YOUSMELL GAS

Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch;

do not use any phone in your building.

i_i:iImmediately call your gas supplier

from a neighbor's phone. Follow the

gas supplier's instructions.

i_i:iIf 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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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.

IMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act requires the Governor of California to

publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive

harm, and requires businesses to warn customers ofpotential 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 yeflow 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.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

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

J; Hax> your cooktop installed and J;

properly grounded 1)ya qualified installer,
in accordance with the Installation

h_structions. Any adjustment and service
should be perforated 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 N
recommended in this manual. All other

service should be refe_Ted to a qualNed
technician.

J; Locate the cooktop out of kitchen traffic

pail1 and out of drafty locations to prex_nt
pilot outag_ and poor air circulation.

J; Plug your cooktop into a 190_\_lt

grounded outlet only. Do not remox_ the
round grounding prong from the plug.

If in doubt about die grounding of die
home electrical sysmm, it is your personal

_esponsibili W and obligation m hax> an
ungrounded outlet replaced with a

properly grounded, three-prong oudet in
accordance with the National Elecuical

(;ode. Do not use an extension cord wifll
this appliance.

let the burner grates and other surfaces
cool betbre touching them or leaving

them where children can reach them.

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Be sure all packaging materials are removed

flom the cooktop before operating it to
prevent fire or smoke damage should the

packagJ ng material ignite.

Be sine your cookmp is coriecfly adjusted

by a qualified service technician or
installer. This counmr unit, as shipped

from the t_acmtT, can only be operamd with

natural gas. Do not ttT to operate it with
I,P (bottled) gas unless you follow the

Installation Instructions packed with your

cookmp. See I,P Com>rsion Instructions.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

_5_iDo not leax> children alone or unatmnded

where a cooktop is hot or in operation.

They could be sefiousN buined.

_:_Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or

hang on tile cookmp.

CAUTION: temsofinterestto

childien should not be stoIed in cabinets
abo_e a cookmp--<:hildren climbing on

file cookmp m reach imms could be
seriously injuied.

WARNING:NEVERusethis

appliance as a space heater to heat or

wam_ the room. Doing so m W result

in carbon monoxide poisoning and
ox>Hleating of file cooktop.

_{;;Always kee I) wooden and plastic utensils

and canned lbod a salb distance awav from
your cooktop.

_:;Always kee I) combustible wa]l co_ring:s,

curtains or drapes a safe distance flom
your cooktop.

E:':Never wear loose-fitting or hanging

gwnnents while using the appliance.
Be caieflll when leaching for items stoied

in cabinets ox_r the cookmp. Flammable
material could be ignited if brouOlt

in contact with flame or hot snifaces
and m W cause sex_Ie l)nTlls.

_{;_Teach children not to pl W with the

controls or any oilier part of file cookmp.

E:,IDo not store flammable mamdals near

a cooktop.

E:,:Do not store or use combustible mamfials,

gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in tile viciniw of this or anv other

appliance.

E:,IDo not let cooking gTease or other

flammable mamfials accumulate near

file cooktop.

_{:_Do not operam file burner without all

burner parts in place.

_?{:_Do not clean the cookmp xvifll flammable

or x_ladle cleaning fluids.

_?{:_Do not clean the cookmp when tile

appliance is in use.

E:,:Avoid scratching die cookmp with sharp

instruments, or with fing:s and oilier

jeweh T.

_fi_,iNex_r use tile cooktop as a cutting board,
_fi_,iDo not use water on g_ease fires, Nex_r

pick up a flaming pan. Turn tim controls
off. Smother a flaming pan on a surthce

burner by co_fing file pan completely
wifll a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat

uay. Use a mnltiq)m])ose di T chemica] or

fbam-tvpe fire extinguisher
Flaming giease outside a pan can be put

out by coxefing it with baking soda or, if

available, by using a nmldq)ml)ose dU

chemical or foam-type file extinguisher

q_{_For your safety, nex>r use your appliance

for wanning or heating tile room.

E:,IAlwws keep dish towels, dishcloflls, pot

holders and other linens a sad distance
flom yonr cookmp.

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WARNING!

SURFACEBUflN£flS

Use proper pan size--avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat
bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. Toavoid spiflovers, make sure cookware is large
enough to contain the food properly. This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous
accumulations of food, since heavy spattering or spillovers left on cooktop can ignite. Use pans

with handles that can be easily,grasped and remain cooL

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E:,:Always use die LifE posit.ion when

ignidng dm top burners and make sure

tile burners haw ignited.

_:_Ne_ei lem_ tile surface bui_ners

unattended at high flame setting:s.

Boilox>rs cause smoking and greasy
spillox>rs that mW catch on file.

q_{::Use only di T pot holders--moist or damp

pot holders on hot sur12aces In W resu]t ill
burns flom steam. Do not let pot holders

come near open flames when lifting
cookwaie. Do not use a towel or odler

bulky cloth in place of a pot holden Such
cloths can catch fire on a hot burnen

_!{,:V_]len using gtass cookware, make snre

it is designed tbr cooktop cooking.

_7_::To minimize tile possibiliw of burns,

ignidon of flammable materials and
spillage, turn cool<ware handles toward

die side or back of tile cooktop without
extending ox>i adjacent burners.

_{_;AlWaYStl.lI'll tile sur12ace burner conools off"

before removing cool<ware.

E:,:Careflflly watch foods being flied at a high

flame setting.

E:,:Alwws heat 12atslowly, and watch as it heats.

may damag_ the burner grate and burner
head. Also, it may cause the burner to work

improperly. This mav cause a carbon
monoxide level abox> that allowed by

cunent standards, resnlfing in a health
hazard.

_i:,:Foods for flTing should be as dU as

possible. Fiost on flozen foods or moisulre
on flesh foods carl cause hot 12atto bubble

up and ox>I the sides of tile pan.

_i:,:Use tile least possible amount of fat for

eflOcfive shallow or deep-fi_t flTing. Filling
tile pan too fllll of I:at carl cause spillox>rs

when food is added.

_i!_ii' Use a deep 12atthermometer whenever

possible to piexent ox>flleafing fat beyond
tile smoldng point.

_:;Nexer u T to moxe a pan of hot flit,

especially a deei>fat fl?'en VVaitnnfil the
fat is cool.

_i:,:When prepaling flaming foods under file

hood, ulm file tim on.

_{:;Do not leaxe plastic items on file cooktoi>--

they may melt if left too close to tile \_nt.

_{:;Kee I) all plastics away flom tile surface

bnl_)ers.

E:,:Do not leaxe aW items on the cooktop.

Tile hot air from tile vent m W ig_ite
flammable items and will inciease pressure

ill closed containers, which may cause

fllem to burst.

E:,:If a combination of oils or 12atswill be used

in flTing, sill tog>ther before heating or as
flits melt slowlv.

_{:_Do not use a wok on the cooking surface

if"tile wok has a round metal ling that is
placed ox_i the burner grate m support

tile wok. This ling acts as a heat trap, which

_{::If you smell gas, t/lill off die gas to file

cooktop and call a qualified service
technician. Nex>r use an open flame to

locate a leak.

_::To a_oid file possibility' of a bnlxl, always be

certain that file connols for all burners are
at the off position and all grates are cool

before attempting to remo\_ them.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

SURFACEBURNERS

Adjust the top burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware. Excessive

flame is hazardous.

E:,:Clean die cooktop surface wifll cant.ion.

If a wet sponge or clodl is used to wipe
spills on a hot surl_ace, be careflll to mold

steam burns. Some cleaners can produce
noxious flm3es if applied to a hot surl_ace.

NOTE: _Ajerecommend that yon mold

wiping any surfitce meas until they have
cooled. Sugar spills are file exception m

this. Please see Cleaning the glass cooktop

surface section.

q?{:_When tile cooktop is cool, use only

CE_ BRYTE _'_Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner and tile CERAMA BRYTE _'_

Cleaning Pad to clean file cooktop.

;fi:,:To ax_id possible damage to the cooking

surface, do [lot apply cleaning cream to
file glass surl_ace when it is hot.

;_i:':After cleaning, use a dlT clofll or paper

towel to remove all cleaning cream
residue.

E:.;Read and follow all instructions and

waming:s on tim cleaning cream labels.

_{_;Nex>r clean the cooktop sni_tce when it is

hot. Some cleaners produce noxious flnnes
and wet cloths could cause smam bums if

used on a hot sni_tce.

_{_;Ne_>r leave jars or cans of tzat dlJpping:s

on or near your cooktop.

;_i:.:Don't use alnnfinum foil to line burner

bowls. Misuse could result in a fire hazard
or damag> m the cookmp.

_{_Do ,lot coxer or block the area around the

cookmp knobs. This area mnst be kept
clear for proper x>nfilafion and burner

performance.

_{_i,arge scratches or impacts to glass cookmps

can lead m broken or shattered glass.

E:.:Clean only parts lismd in fills Owner's

Manual.

COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...

Cookmeatandpoultry thoroughly--meat to at leastanINTERNALtemperatureof 160°Fandpoultry
toat least an INTERNALtemperatureof 180°ECookingto thesetemperaturesusuallyprotectsagainst

foodbomeillness.

LPCONVERSIONKIT

Yourcooktop is shipped from the factory set to operate only with Natural Gas.

If yon wish to use your cooktop with Liquefied Petroleum (;as, you must follow the
Installation Instructions packed with your cooktop. See LP Conversion Insmlcfions.

This conversion must be performed by a qualified technician.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Usingthe cooktopburners, gecom

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

Control Lock (on some models)

LOCKO

CONTROLLOCK

To lock the cooktop and prevent
unwanted use, mrn the control lock knob

cotmterclockwise to LOCK.An indicator
light will glow to show that the cooktop

is locked.

How to Light a Burner

Make sm'e the control lock knob is in the

ONtOCKposition.

Yore" cooktop burnet_ ate lit by electric

ignifi(m, eliminating the need _i)r
standing pilot lights with constantly

bm'ning flames.
Push the control knob down and mrn it

to the tirE position. _Mter the bm'ner
ignites, turn the knob t() at!just the flame
size. To turn the bm'ner ofl_ tm'n the

knob clockwise as fiw as it will go, to the

OFFposition.

_: Checkto be sure the burneryou turn on is the

oneyou want touse.

X4q_en locked, the cooktop xdll sotmd

if any control knob is set to any position
other than OFF..

To mdock, mrn the control lock knob
to UNLOCK.

;;Ji::Besureyouturn thecontrolknobto OFF

when youfinish cooking.

;;Ji::In caseof apower failure,youcan light the

burners with amatch. Holda fit matchto the
burner,thenpush in and turn thecontrolknob

to the LITEposition. Useextremecaution when
fightingburnersthis way Burnersin usewhen

an e/ectncalpower failure occurswill continue

to operatenormally

;;Ji::Donot operate the burner foran extended

period of tlYnewithout cookwareon the grate.

Theflblshon thegrate maychip without

cookware to absorb thehea_

iJi::Besuretheburnersan@ratesarecoolbefore

youplaceyourhand,apotholder,cleaning

clothsorothermatena/sonthem.

Sealed GasBurners

The smallest bm'ner in the right rear
and the center burner (on sonle models)

are the simmer bm'nets. These bm'nets

can be turned down to LOor SIMMER

(depending on model) for a \'eta' low

setting. They provide precise cooking
l)etl'imnance fin" delicate too(ls such

as sauces or foods that require low

heat tot a long cooking time.

Dual Stack Burner(onsomemodels)

The extra lmge right flxmt burner has
maMmum heating and I)tedse simmer

capabiliF: It can be turned down fl'om
PewerBoiF to SIMMER fin" a wide range

of cooking applications.

PowerBoil _Burner (on some models)

The extra lmge right fl'ont burner has
special PowerBoiF settings. This feature

shouM only be used with cookware 11"

or larger in (liametet; and flames should

The medium (left rear) and the lmge

(left fl'ont) burnet_ are the general-

pml)ose bm'net_ that can be turned
down fl'om HI to LO to suit a wide range

el cooking needs.

never be allowed to extend up the sides
oI the cookware. This feature is designed

to quickly bring lmge am(rants _ffliquid
in pots 11" or larger in diameter to a boil.

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Usingthe cooktopburners.

How to Select Flame Size

Use a flat-bottomed wok.

Forsafe handling of cookware,neverlet the
flamesextendup thesides of thecookware.

X'_atch the flame, not the knob, as xou
reduce heat. The flame size on a gas

burner should match the cookware

yo[I are rising.

Wok This Way

Werecommendthatyouusea 14-inchorsmaller

fiat-bottomedwok Theyareavailableat your
localretailstore.

Onh a fiat-bottomed wok should be used.

Make st/re the wok bottom sits flat on
the grate.

Cookware

Any flame larger than the bottom of the

cookware is wasted and onl_ ser\es to
heat the handle.

Do not use a wok support ring. Placing
the ring over the burner or grate may

catlse the burner to work improperly,
resulting in carbon monoxide levels

above allowable standards. This could
be dangerous to wmr health.

,41uminum: Medium-weight cookware is

recommended because it heats quickly

and e\ enl> Most foods brown evenly
in aluminum cook_lre. Use saucepans

with tight-fitting lids wile** cooking

with I//illiI/]tlI/] allloHnts of _;itel:

Enamelware: Under some conditions,

the ellaI/lel o_ soI/le cookware iI/av

melt. Follow cookware manufi_cmrer's

recolllmen(latiolls [()r cooldng l/]etho(ls.

Glass: The*e are avo types of glass
cookwaie: those _br ovell use only

and those tot cooktop cooldng

(saucepans, coffee and tea pots).

(;lass conducts heat xv_'_rslowly.

Cast#on: If heated slowly, most
cookware will give satisfimtory results.

Home CanningTips

Be sure the canner is centered over
the burner

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

rise Carl[ion when canning.

Heatproof Glass-Ceramic: Can be used

fbr either StlliiJce or o\_ell cool_ing.

It conducts heat very slowly and cools

very slowly. Check cookwa_e
mamdimturer's directions to be sure

it ca** be used on a gas cooktop.

Stainless Steel: This metal alone has

poor heating propei_ies and is usually

combined with coppeI; aluminum
or other metals %_:"iml:)roved heat

distribution. Combination metal
cookware usually works satisflmtorily

if it is used with medium heat as the

I//ant t_i_cttlrer recoil/ill ellds,

Use recipes and l)rocedures fl'om
rel)utable sources. These are available

frOIll illantllilCtllrei's Stlch as Ball ')and

KeI'I_'_and tile Department of Agriculture
Extension Service.

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