GE JGP989TC3WW, JGP989TC2WW, JGP989TC1WW, JGP989KC3CC, JGP989KC2CC Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions .... 2-7

Operating Instructions

Downdraft Vent System . .l 0

Features .............. 8

(;as Surface Burners ..... 9

Using Your Cooktop .... 10

Care and Cleaning

Burner Assemblies ..... l l

Burner Caps and Heads . .11
Burner Grates and

Vent Grille ............ 12

Control Knobs ........ 13

Glass Surface ....... 13, 14

Vent Filter ............ 12

Installation Instructions

Ductwork ....... 19-22, 27

Electrical

Connections .... 23, 28, 29

Exhaust Blower Ratings .21

Final Assembly ........ 30

Installing

the Cooktop ....... 25-28

Installing the Gasket .... 24

Power Supply ......... 23

Preparation ........ 17-19

Safety Precautions ...... 15

Unpacking

the Cooktop ....... 16, 24

Troubleshooting

Tips .............. 31,32

Consumer Support

Consumer

Support ....... Back Coxer

Product

Registration ........ 33, 34

Warranty ............. 35

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Write the model and serial

numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

Eind these numbers on a label
under the cooktop, on the side

of the vent chamber:

164D4290P347 49-80797 02-03 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

For your safe_, 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.

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.

- WHATTODOIF YOUSMELLGAS

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

any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the

fire department.

-- Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified installer, service agency or the gas

supplier.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYNOtiCE

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

Gasappliances 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.

SAFETYPRECAUtiONS

Have the installer show you the location of the cooktop gas shut-off valve and how to shut # off

ff necessary.

Hm_ your cooktop installed and ploperly
gTounded by a qualified installe_; in

accordance with the Installation
Instructions. Any adjusunent 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 refened to a qualified

technician.

i,ocam fire cooktop out of kitchen traffic
padx arrd out of drafty locations to prex>nt
poor burner performance.

Plug your cooktop irrto a 190_\olt
gTounded outlet only. Do not remove the
round grounding prong flom tire plug.
If ira doubt about the grounding of the
home elecuical sysmm, it is your personal
responsibility arrd obligation to have an
ungrounded outlet replaced with a
properly glounded, three-prong outlet in

accordance with the Nauonal Elecuical
Code. Do not use an exmnsion cord with

this appliance.
let fire burner grams and odrer smt_aces

cool before touching them or leaving
them where children can reach them.

Be sure all packaging materials are
remoxed flom tire cooktop before
operating it to prexent fire or smoke
damag> should the packaging material
ignite.

Be sure your cooktop is conecdy adjusted
by a qualified service mchnician or irrstaller
fox the wpe of gas (natural or I,P) which
is to be used. Your cooktop can be
corrxerted fox use with either type of gas.

See tire Installation Instructions in the
I,P Corrx>rsion Kit.

WARNING: xesea ,xstmerrtsre.st

be made by a qualified service technician
in accordance with the mamd_acturer's

irrstructions arrd all codes arrd
requirements of the amhofitv having

jurisdiction. Failure to tbllow these

irrsUucfions could xesult in serious inju U
or properw damage. The qualified
agency perforating this work assumes
responsibility fox the corwersion.

Do not lem> children alone or unattended
whexe a cooktop is hot or in operation.

They could be seriously bmTaed.
Do not allow arryone to climb, stand or

hang on the cooktop.
Do not operam or clean your cooktop if

the glass is broken or cracked. Cleaning
solutions arrd spilloxers could peneuam the
broken cookmp and cream a risk of

electric shock. (;all fox service immediately
if the cooktop glass breaks or cracks.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

CAUTION: ,emsofi,,,eFest,o

children shouM not be stored in cabinets
above a cooktoi>--<hildren climbing on tile

cooktop to reach imms could be seriously
i,ljured.

Alwws kee I) wooden and plastic umnsils

and canned food a safe distance away from

your cookmp.
A]wws kee I) combustible wall coxefings,

curtains or drapes a safe distance flom

your cookmp.

Never wear loose-fitting or hanging
garments while using the appliance.

Be caieflfl when reaching for imms staled
in cabinets ox>r tile cookmp. Flammable

mamrial could be ignimd if brouOlt in
contact widl flame or hot surPaces and

mav catlse severe btliTis.

Teach children not to play with tile controls
or any other part of the cooktop.

For your safety, never use your appliance

fbr warming or heating tile room.

Alwws kee I) dish towels, dishcloths, pot

holders and other linens a safe distance
flom 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 tile vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable mamrials accumulate on or

near tile cooktop.

Do not operam tile burner without all

burner parts in place.
Do not place hot cookware on tile glass

cooktop. This could cause glass to break.
Do not clean tile cooktop with flammable

or x_latile cleaning fluids.

Nexer use die cooktop as a cutting boaM.

Do not use water on grease fires. Nexer

pick up a flaming pan. Turn tile conuols
off: Smother a flaming pan on a suri_ce

burner by covering the pan complemly with

a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or fiat tray
Use a multi-puq)ose d_T chemical or

foam-type file extinguisher
Flaming giease outside a pan can be put

out by coxering it with baking soda oi; if

available, by using a multi-puq)ose dU

chemical or foam-type fire exfinguishen

WARNING:ro reduce the risk of fira,

electrical shock, or injury to persons, observe the
following:

A. Use this tlnit on]v iI1 tile mamler intended

by file mamd_cnlren If you hax> questions,
contact tile manufl_ctmen

B. Before servicing or cleaning the unit,

switch power off at service panel.

C. When cutUng or drilling into wall or

ceiling do not damage electrical wiring

and other hidden utilities.

D. Ducted fans must a]wavs be x>nted to

tile outdoors.

E. To reduce tile risk of fire, use only meta]

ductwork.

WARNING:ro reduce the risk of a

cooktop grease fire:

A. Kee I) thn, fihers and greaseqaden surPaces

clean.

B. Alwws uml x>nt ON when cooking at

high heat.

C. Use high settings on cookmp only when

necessa U. Heat oil slowly on low m

medium setting.

D. Don't leaxe file cooktop unatmnded

when cooking.

E. AIwws use cookware and utensils

appropnam for file type and amount

of food being p_epared.

CAUTION:For general ventilating use

Do not clean tile cooktop when tile
appliance is in use.

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Avoid scratching the cooktop with shaq)

instruments, or with rings and otherjeweh T.

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

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GLASSCOOKTOPSURFACEronsomemodels)

Use care when touching the glass cooktop surface. Theglass surface of the cooktop will retain heat

after the controls have been turned off.

Avoid scratching tile glass cooktop surface.
Tile glass sn,_tce call be scratched with

items such as shall) instruments, iings or
otherjeweh T and lix>ts on clothing.

image scratches or impacts m glass
cookmps can lead to broken or shatmied

glass.

Do not operam tile cooktop if tile glass is

broken. Spilloxers or cleaning soludon m W
penetrate a broken cooktop and create a

Iisk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified
technician immediately should your glass

cookmp surface become broken.
Nexer use the glass cookmp surPace as a

cutting board.

Do *lot place or store items that can melt

or catch fire on tile glass cookmp surface,
even when it is not being used.

Be carefld when placing spoons or other
sdrling utensils on glass cooktop surPace

when it is in use. Tiley m W become hot

and could cause 1)urns.

Clean tile cooktop surt=ace with caution.
If a wet spong_ or cloth is used to wipe

spills on a hot surPace, be carefld to ax_id
smam bnrrls. Some cleaners can produce

noxious fllmes if applied to a hot surface.

NOTE: _A'erecommend that you m_id

wiping any surface areas until they have
cooled and file indicator light has g_ne
off: Sugar spills ale tile exception m this.

Please see Cleaning the glass cooktop
surface sect.ion.

When file cooktop is cool, use only

CERAMA BRYTE c'_'Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner and tile CERAMA BRYTE '_>

Cleaning Pad to clean tile cooktop.
To ax_id possible damage to tile cooking

surface, do *lot apply cleaning cream to tile
glass surface when it is hot.

After cleaning, use a d U cloth or paper

towel to iemoxe all cleaning cream residue.
Read and follow all insuucdons and

waming:s on tile cleaning cream labels.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

SURFACEBURNERS

Use proper pan size--a void pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware haring flat

bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. Toavoid 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.

Always use fl_e LITE posit.ion when igniung

the top burners and make sure file burners
have ignited.

Nexer leaxe file surface burners unatmnded

at high flame setdng:s. Boiloxers cause
smoking and g_easy spilloxers dlat may

catch on file.
Use only dU pot holders--moist or damp

pot holders on hot surfaces may Iesult in
burJ_s flom 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 holden Such

cloths can catch file on a hot bumen
When using glass cookware, make sure

it is designed for cooktop cooking.
To minimize the possibility of bur]is,

igniuon of flammable matelials and

spillage, t/lI'll cookwaIe handles toward
the side or cenmr of the cooktop without

exmnding oxer adjacent burners.
a]wws t/lill the sml_ace burner controls off

before iemoving cookware.

Carefldlv watch foods being flied at a high

flame setung.
Alwws heat l_at slowly and watch as it heats.

Do not leave any imms on flae cooktop.
Tile hot air flom the \_nt m W ignite
flammable items and will increase pressure
in closed containers, which m W cause

them to burst.
If a combinauon of oils or fats will be used

in flTing, sfis tog>ther befoie heating or as
fats meh slowly.

Do not use a wok on tim cooking surface
if file wok has a round metal ring that is
placed ox>r file burner grate to support
file wok. Tiffs ring acts as a heat trap, which
m W damag_ the burner grate and burner
head. Also, it m W cause die burner to
work improperly. This m W cause a carbon
monoxide lexel abox> dlat allowed by
cmxent standards, iesulting in a health

hazard.
Foods for ruing should be as dry as

possible. Frost on flozen foods or moistule
on flesh foods can cause hot l_atm bubble

up and o_er die sides of the pan.
Use file least possible amount of fat for

effecfixe shallow or deep-fat flTing. Filling
file pan too fldl of fat can cause spillo_>rs

when food is added.
Use a deep fat thermometer whenever

possible to pre_>nt oveflleafing fat beyond
file smoking point.

Nexer ti T to move a pan of hot fat,

especially a deep fi_triTer VVaituntil file fi_t
is cool.

_llen flaming foods, turIl the fan off: Tile
fan, if operaung, m W spread the flames.

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SURFACEBURNERS

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

Do not leave plastic items on the cooktoI>--
riley may melt if left too close to file \_nt.

Keep all plastics away from tile sur/_ace

b/IFllei's,

If you smell g¢_s, turn off the gas to the
cooktop and call a qualified service

technician. Nex_r use all open flame to

locate a leak.

To ax_id file possibility of a bum, always be
certain that tile controls for all burners are

at file off position and all grates are cool

before attempting to remox_ them.
Nex_r clean the cooktop suiPace when it is

hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fimles
and wet cloflls could cause steam bums if

used on a hot sur/_ace.

Ne_>r leave jars or cans of/_t drippings
on or near your cooktop.

Do not use a]umimlm foil under bm_ler

gxams. Misuse could lesult ill a fire hazard
or damag_ to file cooktop.

Do not coxer or block tile area around

file cooktop knobs. This area must be kept
clear for proper x_nfilafion and burner
performance.

Clean only parts listed ill fills Owner's
Manual.

COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...

Cookmeat and poultry thoroughly--meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least

an INTERNAL temperature of 180°E Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodbome i#ness.

CONVERTINGTOLPGAS(or converting back to natural gas from LP)

This cooktop leaves the factory set for use with natural gas.

If you want to com_rt to LP gas, die com_rsion must be perforated by a qualified LP gas
installei:

Tile conversion instructions, conversion sticker and LP orifices call be found attached to file
cooktop next to file pressure regulator.

Tilere is a second set of instructions included ill the envelope containing file product wiring
diagrams on file side of file cooktop. Keep fllese instructions and the orifices in case you want
to com_rt back to natural gas.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Featuresof yourcooktop.

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

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Explained

Feature Index onpage

O Vent Grille 12

Vent Filter (located under the vent grille) 12

Simmer Spillproof Burner 9, 11

O Spillproof Burners 9, 11

0 High Power Spillproof Burner 9, 11

Vent Control 10

Surface Burner Controls 9

0 Gl&ss Cooktop Surface 13, 14

Cast-Iron Burner Grates 12

_) Vent Grille G_sket 12, 13, 14

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Usingthe gas surfaceburners. GEAppliances.com

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

How to Lighta GasSurface Burner

Push tile control knob down and mrn it
to tile LITEposition.

You will hear a little clicking noise---the

sound of tile electric spark igniting tile
btlI'neF.

Tm'n tile knob to a(!just tile flame size.
If the knob stms at LifE, it will continue

to click.

Push the control knob down and
turn it to the LITEposition.

Sealed Gas Burners

When one burner is tttnmd to LITE,
all the burners spark, Do not attempt to

disassemble or clean around anv burner

while another burner is on. An electric
shock inav result, which could cause you

to knock over hot cookware.

Tile smaller bm'ner (right rear position)
will give the best simmer results. It offers

predse cooking perlommnce fi)r delicate
fi)ods, such as sauces or foods which need

to cook over low heat fi)r a long time.
It can be turned down to a ve_' low

simm er setting.

How to Select Flame Size

Forsafe handling of cookware, never let theflames
extend up the sides of theco&ware,

Watch tile flame, not tile knob, as you

reduce heat. The flame size on a gas

burner should match tile cookware vou
are using.

In Case of Power Failure

In case of a power fifilm'e, you can light
tile gas surli_ce bume_ on your cooktop

with a match. Hold a lit match to tile
bume_; then push in and mrn tile control

knob to tile LifE position. Use extrelne
caution when lighting burners this way.

Tile other burners are higher powered
and will bring liquids to a boil quicke_;

especially with tile use of a lid.

An) flame larger than tile bottom of tile

cookware is wasted and OillV ser\ es to
heat tile handle.

Stwthce bm'nets in use when an electrical
power tifilm'e occms will continue to

operate n(mnallv:

IN CASE OFA POWERFAILURE,THE

VENTILATIONSYSTEM WILLNOT OPERATE.

Before Lighting a Gas Burner

Make sm'e all grates on tile cooktop
are in place befi)re tlsiil_*,manv, b/IYneI'.

After Lighting a Gas Burner

Do not operate tile burner for an
extended period of time without

cookware on tile grate. Tile finish
on tile grate may chip without

cookware to absorb tile heat.

Be sure the burners and grates are
cool befi)re you place your hand,

a pot holder; cleaning cloths or

other materials on them.

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Usingyourcooktop.

Wok This Way

Werecommendthatyouusea flat-bottomed
wok,availableatyour/oca/retai/store.

Use a flat-bottomed wok.

Only a flat-botton/ed wok should be tlsed.
Do not use a flat-bottolned wok with a

wok holdei:

Cool(ware

Do not rise a I']at-bottoilled wok on a

support ring. Placing tile ring over tile
burner or grate Inay cause tile burner to

work inlproperly, i'esuldng in carbon

nionoxide levels above allowable current
standards. This could be dangerous to

your health.

Aluminum:Mediuin-weight cookware is

recoimnended because it heats quickly
and evenly. Most fi)o(ls brown evenly in

an ahuninuin skillet. Use saucepans with
tight fitting lids when cooking with

iilinililtllil alilOtlnts ofwatei:

Enamelware:/_Jildei soIne conditions,

tile enalllel of SOIlle cookware niav

inelt. Follow cookware illanH[ilctHi'ei"s

reconmiendations fi)r cooking inethods.

Glass: There are two types of glass

cookware: those for ()veil rise only
and those fi)I" cooktop cooking

(saucepans, coffee and tea pots).

Glass conducts heat veIa' slowly.

Stove TopGrills

Do not rise stove top grills on VOtli"

sealed gas burners. If you use tile stove
top grill on tile sealed gas burner it will

cause incoinplete conibusfion and can

CastIron:If heated slowly,n/ost

skillets will give satisfi_ctorv results.
HeatproofGlass-Ceramic:Can be used

fk)i" either StllS{il('e o1" oven cooking.
It conducts heat veI T slowly and cools

very slowly. Check cookware

nlanufi_cturer's directions to be sure it

C_lll be used on _1 g_ls cooktop.

Stainless Steel: This n/etal alone has
poor heating properties and is usually

coinbined with coppei, ahuninuin

or other inetals fi)r iinproved heat
disti_ibufion. (_oinbinafion inetal skillets

usually work satisfactorily if they are used

with niediuni heat as tile i/ian/ithcttlrer

i'ecolili//ends.

result in exposure to carbon nionoxide
levels above allowable current

standards. This can be hazardous to
your health,

Usingthedowndraft ventsystem.

How to Operate the Downdraft Vent System

Thebuilt-in ventsystem helps remove
cooking vapors, odors and smokefrom

foods prepared onthe cooktop.

Turn tile vent tan speed control knob
to HI,IVIEDor LO,as needed.

Continuous use of tile vent svsteIn

while cooking helps kee I) tile kitchen

cointi)rtable and less hunIid, reducing
cooking odors and soiling nioisture

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that norniallv creates a frequent need
ti)i" cleaning.

Tile appearance of tile burner flaines
inav be afl'ected when the vent tan is

operating. At high tim speed setting,
the flaine inav be drawn toward the

vent opening, afl'ecting cooking

pe i'J[O IIIl _1nce,

IN CASEOFAPOWERFAILURE,THE

VENTILATIONSYSTEMWILLNOTOPERATE.

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

Sealed Burner Assemblies

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Burnercad

@ Burnerhead

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{_Z_ Burnerbase

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_, CAUTION:Do not operate the

burner without all burner parts in

place.

Turn all controls OFF beflwe removing
the burner parts.

The burner grates, caps and burner

heads can be lifted off, making them

easy to clean,

Burner Caps and Heads

NOTE'.Beforeremoving theburnercaps

andheads,remembertheir sizeand location.

Replacethem in thesamelocationafter
cleaning.Thebumer headsandbumerbases

are labeledA, Band C to aid reassemb/g

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Electrode

When one burner is tin'ned to
LITE, all tile bm'ners spark. Do not

attempt to disassemble or clean
around any burner while another

bm'ner is on. An electric shock
may result, which could cause you

to knock over hot cookware.

AfterCleaning

Before putting tile bm'ner caps and
heads back, shake ()/It excess water and

then (hw them thoroughly by setting in
}1l_;lil/l (Well J()I" .'40 II/intltes.

After cleanhTg make sure the
notch h7the burner head is

positioned toward the electrode.

Rotatethe burner head around the
burner base until it is level and

securely seated.

Burner Caps

IJfl off when cool. X&'ashburner caps

in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean

water: You may scour with a plastic

scorning pad to remove burned-on
food particles.

Burner Heads

Theshts /b theburnerheadsof your cooktop
mustbekept dean at a// times for an even,
unhamperedflame.

You should clean tile sm'fi_ce 1)urne_

routinely, especially after bad spilh)vers,

which could clog these openings, Lift off
when cool,

To remove bm'ned-on fi)od, soak tile
bm'ner heads in a solution of mild

liquid detergent and hot water fi)r

20-30 mimltes. For nlore stubborn stains,
use a toothbrush.

Replacement

Tile burner heads and burner bases are
labeled A, B and C to aid reassembE.

Replace tile burner heads on tile bases
matching file letters. Replace tile calls on

the heads, Make sm'e that the caps and
heads are replaced in the correct location.

There is one small (A), two medium (B)

and one laroe_ (C) head and cap.

Medium Small
Head Head

andCap andCap

QB Ae

eB cO

Frontof Cooktop

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Medium Large
Head Head

andCap andCap

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