GE JGP979 User Manual
JGP979
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8111P461-60 164D4290P328 49-80172-3 05-04 JR
Owner’s Manual
& Installation
Instructions
Cooktop
Safety Instructions . . . . .2–5
Operating Instructions
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9
Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Electric Ignition . . . . . . . . . 8
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Grill Module . . . . . . . . .10–13
Other Accessories . . . . .7, 14
Surface Burner
Modules . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 8–10
Ventilation System . . . . . 6, 9
Care and Cleaning
Control Knobs and
Control Panel Seal . . . . . . 15
Grease Jar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Griddle Accessory . . . . . . . 17
Grill Burner . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Grill Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Grill Grates . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Igniters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Porcelain Burner Basin . . 17
Porcelain Cooktop . . . . . . 15
Sealed Burner Modules . . 17
Stainless Steel Surfaces . . .15
Vent Grille and Filter . . . . 16
Installation Instructions
Ductwork . . . . . . . . . . .22–25
Electrical
Connection . . . . . . . . .21, 26
Gas Connection . . . . . .21, 22
Installing the
Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . .21–26
Preparation . . . . . . . . .19, 20
Safety Instructions . . . . . . .18
Troubleshooting
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 28
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . .32
Product Registration . .29, 30
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Gas Downdraft
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # __________________
Serial #____________________
Find these numbers on a label
under the cooktop, on the side
of the vent chamber.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Have the installer show you the location of the cooktop gas shutoff 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.
■ IMPORTANT: This product is for use with
natural gas only. It is NOT convertible for
use with LP gas.
■ 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 poor
burner performance.
■ 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.
■ 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 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
■ Always keep dish towels, dishcloths, 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 multipurpose
dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
■ Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out
by covering it with baking soda or, if available,
by using a multipurpose 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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
■ 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, turn the fan off. The fan,
if operating, may spread the flames.
■ 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.
■ Do not use aluminum foil under burner grates.
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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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
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Features of your cooktop.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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Feature Index
Grill Module
Vent (fan operates automatically when grill is in use)
Vent Filters (located below the vent grille)
Cast-Iron Burner Grates
Surface Burners
Surface Burner Controls
Vent Control
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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Grill Model JXGG79
Consists of two black grill grates
and a grill burner.
Sealed Burner Module
Models JXGB79B (black) and JXGB79W (white)
The grill assembly can be removed
and a sealed burner module
installed.
NOTE: Optional surface burner module
(JXGB79) can replace the grill burner.
Burners supplied with cooktop and
optional module air shutters have
been adjusted for compatibility on
both sides.
Griddle Model JXGL89
Can be used only with the grill
module. Self-draining griddle
makes many favorite foods easier
to fix. Family-sized surface lets you
cook several pancakes, hamburgers
or grilled sandwiches at the same
time.
Grill Cover Model JXGC89
Attractive grill cover protects the
grill when not in use. Textured steel
with molded handles.
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Using the gas surface burners.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
How to Light a Gas Surface Burner
Push the control knob down and turn it
to the LITE position.
You will hear a little clicking noise—the
sound of the electric spark igniting the
burner.
After the burner ignites, turn the knob to
adjust the flame size.
To turn a burner off, turn the knob
clockwise, as far as it will go, to the OFF
position.
If the flame is too low at the setting, the
valve can be adjusted. Refer to Flames too
high or too low at the LOW setting in the
Troubleshooting Tips section.
Push the control knob down and
turn it to the LITE position.
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.
Electric Ignition
Your surface burners are lit by electric
ignition, eliminating the need for
standing pilots with constantly burning
flames.
In case of a power outage, you can light
the surface burners on your cooktop
with a match. Hold a lit match to the
burner, then turn the control knob to
the high position. Use extreme caution
when lighting the burners this way.
Surface burners in use when an
electrical power failure occurs will
continue to operate normally.
IN CASE OF A POWER FAILURE, THE
VENTILATION SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE.
Before Lighting a Gas Burner
■ Make sure all grates on the cooktop
are in place before using any burner.
■ Only surface burners may be used
on the right side.
After Lighting a Gas Burner
■ 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 one want 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.
■ When using the surface burners, if
you find that the LO setting is too hot
for delicate foods, you can adjust the
knob below the LO setting.
■ Do not allow large pans to extend
over the control knobs. Heat trapped
between large pans and control
knobs could cause possible damage
to the control knobs.
The built-in vent system helps remove
cooking vapors, odors and smoke from
foods prepared on the cooktop.
To turn on the vent fan, use the vent
control switch on the control panel.
• Press down on the left side of the
switch to turn the fan on.
• Press down on the right side of the
switch to turn the fan off.
NOTE: Even if the switch is in the
off position, the fan will operate
automatically when the grill burner
is in use.
Continuous use of the vent system
while cooking helps keep the kitchen
comfortable and less humid, reducing
cooking odors and soiling moisture
that normally creates a frequent need
for cleaning.
The appearance of the burner flames
may be affected when the vent fan is
operating.
IN CASE OF A POWER FAILURE, THE
VENTILATION SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE.
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Wok This Way
We recommend that you use a flat-bottomed
wok, available at your local retail store.
Only a flat-bottomed wok should be used.
Do not use a flat-bottomed wok with a
wok holder.
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 current
standards. This could be dangerous to
your health.
Use a flat-bottomed wok.
Cookware
Use large diameter cookware on rear
burners.
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 teapots).
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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How to Operate the Downdraft Vent System
Using the downdraft vent system.
To Remove the Grill Module:
1. Make sure that all control knobs are
set to OFF and all grill components are
cool.
2. Remove the grill grates.
3. Lift the grill burner up slightly and
pull it away from the terminal
receptacle and orifices. Lift it out of
the basin when it is completely
unplugged.
4. Do not store or stack modules where
they could fall or be damaged.
NOTE: The optional sealed burner
module JXGB79 can replace the grill
burner assembly.
Surface burner and grill modules.
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Sealed Burner Module
To Install the Sealed Burner Module:
1. Make sure that all control knobs are
set to OFF.
2. Clean the cooktop basin to remove
any grease accumulation. See the Care
and Cleaning the Cooktop section.
3. With the back of the burner module
tilted up and the mixer tube openings
and ignitor rods facing the orifices
and terminal receptacle, insert the
module in the cooktop basin.
4. Slide the burner module forward until
the tubes and ignitors start to engage.
5. Lower the back of the module into
place and carefully slide it forward
until the mixer tubes and ignitor rods
are fully engaged.
To Remove the Sealed Burner Module:
1. Make sure that all control knobs are
set to OFF and that the cooktop is cool.
2. Lift up the edge of the burner module
until the bottom of the module clears
the edge of the basin.
IMPORTANT: Do not lift the module too
high while it is still connected—you could
damage the ignitor rods and mixer tubes.
3. Hold the module by the sides and pull
it away from the terminal receptacle
and orifices. Lift it out of the basin
when it is completely unplugged.
4. Do not store or stack modules where
they could fall or be damaged.
NOTE: The optional sealed burner
module JXGB79 can replace the grill
burner assembly.
Grill Module
To Install the Grill Module:
1. Make sure that all control knobs are
set to OFF.
2. Position the grill burner with the
mixer tubes and ignitor rod facing the
orifices and terminal receptacle.
3. Slide the grill burner forward until the
tubes and ignitors are engaged; then
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Using the Grill
• The vent fan will operate
automatically when the grill
burner is in use.
• Before using the grill for the first
time, wash grill grates in hot soapy
water. Rinse and dry.
• Precondition grates by brushing with
vegetable oil or spraying with a nonstick coating such as Pam®. Do this
every time before you grill.
• For easier clean-up, spray grates and
burner basin with a non-stick coating.
• Use nonmetallic spatulas or utensils
to prevent damaging the non-stick
grill grate finish.
• Preheat the grill on high for 5 to 10
minutes. Preheating improves the
flavor and appearance of meats and
quickly sears the meat to help retain
the juices.
• Excessive amounts of fat should be
trimmed from meats. Some fat is
necessary to produce the smoke
needed for that smoked “outdoor”
flavor. However, excessive fat can
create cleaning and flare-up
problems.
• Allowing excessive amounts of grease
or drippings to constantly flame voids
the warranty on the grill grates.
Excessive flare-ups indicate that
either the grill interior needs to be
cleaned, excessive amounts of fat are
in the meat or that the meat was not
properly trimmed.
• Grease drippings will occasionally
ignite to produce harmless puffs of
flame for a second or two. This is a
normal part of the cooking process.
• Never leave the grill unattended
during operation.
IMPORTANT:
• Do not use aluminum foil inside the
grill area.
• Do not use charcoal or wood chips in
the grill area.
• Do not allow burner basin to become
overloaded with grease. Clean after
each use.
• Do not cover grates completely with
meat. Leave air space between each
steak, etc., to allow proper ventilation
as well as to prevent flare-ups.
Should a Sustained Flare-Up Occur:
1. Use the vent control to turn the
fan on.
2. Immediately turn the grill control
knobs to the OFF position.
3. Remove the meat from the grill.
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Grilling Tips
• With your grill, any food you’ve
considered “at its best” when
prepared outdoors can now be
prepared indoors with less fuss and
great flavor.
• The following suggestions are good
rules to follow and will increase your
enjoyment of the equipment. Be sure
to follow directions in this guide for
using the grill.
• Suggested cooking times and control
settings are approximate due to
variations in meats. Experience will
quickly indicate cooking times as well
as which settings work best.
• For best results, buy top-grade meat.
Meat that is at least 3/4-inch thick
will grill better than thinner cuts.
• For the attractive “branded” look on
steaks, be sure the grill is preheated.
Allow one side of the meat to cook to
the desired doneness, or until the
juices appear on the top surface,
before turning. Turn steaks and
hamburgers just once. Moving the
food around causes loss of juices.
• When basting meats or applying
sauces to foods, remember that
excessive amounts wind up inside
your grill and do not improve the
food flavor. Apply sauces during the
last 15 to 20 minutes of cooking time
unless the recipe specifies otherwise.
Sugar-based marinade (for example,
barbecue sauce) will caramelize
on grill grates and will create a
cleaning chore.
• There are many meat marinades which
will help tenderize less expensive cuts
of meat for cooking on the grill.
• Certain foods, such as poultry and
non-oily fish, may need some extra
fat. Brush with oil or melted butter
occasionally while grilling.
• Use tongs with long handles or
spatulas for turning meats. Do not
use forks because these pierce the
meat, allowing juices to be lost.
• To help retain meat juices, salt after
turning meat or after cooking is
completed.
• Score the fat on the edges of steaks
but do not cut into the meat to
prevent curling while cooking.
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Preheat the grill on high for 5 to 10 minutes for best flavor.
Type Control Setting Cooking Time Procedure
Meat
Steak (1/2″–3/4″)
Rare HI 6 to 10 minutes Turn after 3 to 5 minutes.†
Medium HI 10 to 16 minutes Turn after 5 to 8 minutes.
Well HI 21 to 24 minutes Turn after 6 to 12 minutes.
Steak (1″–11⁄4″)
Rare HI 14 to 24 minutes Turn after 7 to 12 minutes.†
Medium HI 18 to 30 minutes Turn after 9 to 15 minutes.
Well HI 24 to 34 minutes Turn after 12 to 17 minutes.
Hamburgers (3–4 oz.) Medium 20 to 25 minutes Turn after half the time.
Pork chops Medium 20 to 30 minutes Turn occasionally.
Fully cooked smoked pork chops Medium 10 to 15 minutes Turn after half the time.
Ham slices Medium 15 to 20 minutes Turn after half the time.
Pork ribs Medium 50 to 65 minutes Turn occasionally. Brush
with barbecue sauce during
the last 15 minutes.
Fully cooked sausages
Hot dogs, brats HI 7 to 12 minutes Turn occasionally.
Polish HI 13 to 16 minutes Turn occasionally.
Fresh sausages
Links Medium 15 to 25 minutes Turn occasionally.
Patties (3″ diameter) Medium 15 to 20 minutes Turn after half the time.
Italian sausage Medium 25 to 30 minutes Pierce casing with a fork.
Turn once.
Lamb chops Medium 20 to 30 minutes
Turn occasionally. Brush with
glaze, if desired.
Poultry
Chicken
Pieces: bone-in Medium 35 to 50 minutes Turn occasionally.
Boneless breasts Medium 25 to 35 minutes Turn occasionally.
Wings Medium 25 to 35 minutes Turn occasionally.
Cornish hen (halved) Medium 35 to 45 minutes Turn occasionally.
Fish
Small, whole (1″) Medium 15 to 20 minutes Brush with butter. Turn after
half the time.
Steaks (1″) Medium 20 to 25 minutes Brush with butter. Turn after
half the time.
Fillets—with skin on (1/2″) Medium 10 to 15 minutes Start skin side down. Brush
with butter. Turn after half
the time.
Shrimp (skewered) Medium 10 to 20 minutes Turn and brush with butter
or marinade frequently.
Bread
Garlic bread Medium 4 to 6 minutes Turn after half the time.
Hot dog or hamburger buns Medium 1 to 2 minutes Turn after half the time.
† The U. S. Department of Agriculture says
“Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F means some
food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)
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Grill Cover
The textured steel grill cover makes an
attractive cover for the grill section of the
cooktop when it is not in use.
To use the grill cover:
Remove the cover before heating the
grill. Since a heated grill cover would
not appear hot, this could cause
accidental burns should it be touched.
Heating the grill cover could also
damage the finish.
Do not place the grill cover over a
heated grill. Let the grill cool before
putting the cover in place.
Use the cover over the grill grates only.
Do not place the cover over the griddle
or surface burner grates.
IMPORTANT: Although the finish is very
durable, care should be taken to avoid
setting utensils or other items on the
surface that could cause scratches.
DO NOT set extremely hot containers on
the surface, including handles, since these
could mar or discolor the cover. It is an
attractive cover and proper care will keep
it that way.
Griddle Accessory
Using the griddle:
1. Before the first use, wash your new
griddle in hot soapy water, rinse and
dry. Then “condition” the surface by
wiping on a thin coating of cooking
oil or shortening. Remove excess oil
or shortening by wiping again with
another paper towel.
2. Insert grill burner. DO NOT use grill
grates.
3. Place griddle over grill burner so
that the drain holes are in front.
This will permit excess grease to be
collected in the grease container.
4. Preheat the griddle 5 to 10 minutes
at the specified setting as noted in
the Griddle Guide.
5. Use non-metallic spatulas or utensils
while cooking to prevent damaging
the finish.
Griddle Guide
NOTE: These are suggested guides for control settings and times. Factors such as low gas pressure may affect the
times and control settings which provide the best results. Preheat 5 to 10 minutes at specified setting.
Control Approximate Cooking Approximate Cooking
Food Item Setting Time First Side Time Second Side
Bacon Medium 4–5 minutes 3–4 minutes
Buns HI 2–3 minutes
Eggs Medium 2–3 minutes 1 minute
Fish sticks (frozen) Medium 7–8 minutes 5–7 minutes
Ham slice Medium 6–7 minutes 5–6 minutes
Hamburgers Medium 5–7 minutes 4–6 minutes
Hot dogs HI 5 minutes 5 minutes
French toast HI 2–4 minutes 2–3 minutes
Grilled cheese sandwiches HI 2–3 minutes 2–3 minutes
Pancakes HI 1–2 minutes 1–2 minutes
Sausage patties Medium 6–8 minutes 4–5 minutes
Control Knobs and Control Panel Seal
After grilling there may be soot on the
knobs and control panel seal. This soot
can be removed by scrubbing with a
plastic scrubber and mild dishwashing
detergent. The control knobs may
be removed for cleaning.
To remove a knob, pull it straight up.
Wash the knobs in soap and water but
do not soak. Avoid getting water down
into the knob stem holes.
Wipe with a sponge, damp cloth or
paper towel. Do not scrub with steel
wool pads or abrasive cleansers.
To replace a knob, match the flat part
of the knob opening with the flat side
of the shaft.
Care and cleaning of the cooktop. GEAppliances.com
Before Cleaning
Before cleaning any part of your
cooktop, be sure all controls are off
and DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER
TO THE COOKTOP at the fuse box or
circuit breaker panel, or pull the
cooktop power plug, located beneath
the cooktop and inside the cabinets.
Do not operate the cooktop without all
parts in place.
Grease Jar
A grease jar is located below the grill
basin pan under the countertop. Check
periodically to prevent spillovers.
Unscrew and remove.
If the jar is broken, replace with any
heat tempered jar, such as a canning
jar, which has a standard screw neck.
Porcelain Cooktop
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy
but breakable if misused. This finish is
acid-resistant. However, any acidic foods
spilled (such as fruit juices, tomato or
vinegar) should not be permitted to
remain on the finish.
If acids spill on the cooktop while it is
hot, use a dry paper towel to wipe it
up right away. When the surface has
cooled, wash with soap and water or
cleansing powders. Rinse well.
For other spills, such as fat spatterings,
wash with soap and water or cleansing
powders after the surface has cooled.
Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.
Stainless Steel Surfaces
Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch
the surface.
To clean the stainless steel surface, use
warm sudsy water, a stainless steel
cleaner such as Kleen King®, or an allpurpose liquid or spray cleaner. Always
wash in the direction of the grain. Rinse
thoroughly with a sponge or cloth and
clean water. Dry with a soft, clean cloth.
After cleaning, use a stainless steel
polish, such as Stainless Steel Magic
®
,
Revere Copper and Stainless Steel
Cleaner®or Wenol All Purpose Metal
Polish®. Follow the product instructions
for cleaning the stainless steel surface.
Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
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The grill burner should be cleaned after
each use. It can be cleaned with a non-
abrasive pad or in the dishwasher.
Rinse and dry thoroughly before using
again. For heavy soil, the burner
should be cleaned first with a soapy
steel wool pad, rinsed and dried. Then
it can be cleaned in a self-cleaning
oven for two hours.
NOTE: Check to be sure all burner ports
are open. To open clogged ports, insert
a twist tie directly into each port.
Grill Burner
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Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
Griddle Accessory
DO NOT immerse a hot griddle in
cold water.
Once the griddle has cooled, wash
with soap or detergent in hot water
in the sink. Be sure to remove all
food residue before cooking on
the griddle again.
Remove stubborn spots with a plastic
scouring pad. For best results, use only
those cleaning products which are
recommended for use when cleaning
non-stick surfaces. Do not use steel
wool or coarse scouring pads.
DO NOT wash in a dishwasher.
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Igniters
It is important to keep igniter port
openings on burners clear and free of
obstructions to avoid ignition failure
and possible gas buildup. If the port
openings are blocked, use a twist tie to
remove food particles.
Sealed Burner Modules
Cooktop surface:
To prevent the cooktop from
discoloring or staining:
• Clean the cooktop after each use.
• Wipe up acidic or sugary spills
as soon as the cooktop has cooled,
because these spills may discolor
the porcelain.
Sealed Burners:
The sealed burners of your cooktop are
secured to the cooktop module and are
not designed to be removed. Since the
burners are sealed into the module,
boilovers or spills will not seep
underneath the cooktop. However, the
burner heads should be cleaned after
each use.
Burner Grates:
The grates must be properly positioned
before cooking. Improper installation
of the grates may result in chipping of
the cooktop.
Do not operate burners without a pan on
the grate. The grate’s porcelain finish may
chip without a pan to absorb the heat
from the burner flame.
Although the burner grates are
durable, they will gradually lose their
shine and/or discolor, due to the high
temperatures of the gas flame.
Porcelain Burner Basin
This area is located under the grill and
surface burners and should be cleaned
after each use of the grill.
To remove light soil, clean with soapy
water or with a cleaner such as 409®.
For easier cleanup, soak paper towels
in a household cleanser, lay in the
burner basin and soak for at least a
half hour or longer.
To remove moderate soil, scrub
with Comet®, Bon Ami®, a soft
scrub cleanser or plastic scrubber.
To remove stubborn soil, spray with an
oven cleaner. Let soak overnight. Wipe
clean. Rinse and dry.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
The cooktop has been design-certified by CSA
International. As with any appliance using gas and
generating heat, there are certain safety precautions
you should follow. You’ll find these precautions in the
Important Safety Instuctions section in the front of this
Owner’s Manual. Read them 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.
• Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service
or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional
information, consult a qualified installer, service agency,
manufacturer (dealer) or the gas supplier.
• Disconnect electrical supply before servicing.
• 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.
• 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 protected 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
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 2″ to the plane of the cooktop sides must not
be less than 18.″
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.
Installation Gas Downdraft Cooktop
Instructions
If you have questions, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
IMPORTANT NOTE: This product is for use with
natural gas only. It is NOT convertible for use with
LP gas.
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
for future reference.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of
the installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
WARNING
–
Before beginning the
installation, switch power off at the service panel
and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent
power from being switched on accidentally. When
the service disconnecting means cannot be locked,
securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as
a tag, to the service panel.
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.
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PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
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Installation Instructions
TOOLS AND PARTS NEEDED
• Large flat-blade screwdriver
• Saw
• Carpenter’s square
• Pipe wrench
• 7/16″ open end wrench
• Gas line shut off valve
• Pipe joint sealant for use with gas connections
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
PARTS LIST
• Gas cooktop base unit
• Literature pack
• 1 Surface burner assembly
• 2 Surface burner grates
• 1 Vent filter
• 1 Vent grille
• 1 Grease jar
JGP979
Tie down bolt
on each end
Select appropriate
duct cutout. (See
ducting installation
instructions.)
Appliance
Pressure
Regulator
Grease
Container
Grease Container
Pressure Regulator
Wiring Box Cover
287⁄8″1⁄16″
*Blower can be
swiveled 90°
* Blower may be rotated for horizontal or vertical direction by loosening
nuts around blower inlet. Accessible inside ventilation chamber.
79⁄16″
15
5
⁄8″
3
5
⁄16″
11
7
⁄8″
9
3
⁄8″
17⁄8″ Min.
15
⁄16″
20
15
⁄16″1⁄16″
Minimum
Clearance
Minimum
Clearance
73.34 .16 cm
23.81 cm
2.38 cm
8.41 cm
39.69 cm
2″
30.16 cm
4.76 cm
19.21 cm
53.18 .16 cm
14″
35.56 cm
13″
33.02 cm
IMPORTANT
Motor Clearance—Provide 2″ min. (5.1 cm) cabinet
clearance to motor for cooling purpose.
NOTE: Where possible, 6″ (15.2 cm) is
recommended for motor/blower service.
Side Clearance—Grills installed near a side wall
should allow a minimum clearance of 8″ (20.3 cm).
You must allow room enough to remove and empty
grease container(s).
CAUTION: Warranty is void on equipment installed
other than as recommended by GE. Recommended
wall caps and transitions must be used for proper
operation and installation.
5.08 cm
Minimum
Clearance
INSTALLING CABINETS OVER
YOUR 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 cabinets are installed above the cooktop,
allow a minimum 30″ (76.2 cm) clearance
between the cooking surface and the bottom of
the cabinet.
A non-combustible material must be installed on
the under side of the cabinet. Use a flame retardant
millboard at least 1/4″ (6.3 mm) thick, or gypsum
board at least 3/16″ (4.7 mm) thick, covered with
28 gauge sheet steel or 0.020″ (.5 mm) thick
copper. The maximum depth of cabinets above
the cooktop is 13″ (33 cm).
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″ (45.7 cm) minimum clearance between the
countertop and the bottom of the cabinet. If the
clearance is less than 18″ (45.7 cm), the adjacent
cabinets should be at least 8″ (20.3 cm) from the
side of the cooktop.
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Installation Instructions
MINIMUM SPACING REQUIREMENT
When installing a double bay downdraft cooktop in
combination with another downdraft cooktop
maintain the minimum spacing between units as
shown below. Installing them too close will affect
cooking performance.
25″
(63.5 cm)
30″ min
(76.2 cm)
30″
(76.2 cm)
13″
(33 cm)
18″
(45.7 cm)
8″ min to wall
(20.3 cm)
8″ min to wall
(20.3 cm)
36″
(91.4 cm)
18″
45.7 cm
1
43⁄8″
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