Ge JP340, JP938, JP968, JP960, JP930 User Manual

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GE Consumer Home Services Training

TECHNICAL SERVICE GUIDE

Electronic Touch Control

Electric Manual Control

Cooktops

MODEL SERIES:

Electronic: JP938

JP968

Electric: JP340

JP350 JP930 JP960

PUB # 31-9070 01/01

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The information in this service guide is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic, and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury and property damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for the interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use.

WARNING

To avoid personal injury , disconnect power before servicing this product. If electrical power is required for diagnosis or test purposes, disconnect the power immediately after performing the necessary checks.

RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES

If grounding wires, screws, straps, clips, nuts, or washers used to complete a path to ground are removed for service, they must be returned to their original position and properly fastened.

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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Specifications and Nomenclature5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Cooktop Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Mechanical Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Component and Connector Locator Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Quiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Introduction

The new electronic cooktops make an eloquent statement of style, convenience, and kitchen planning flexibility . The electronic touch controls are simple to understand and easy to operate–just read and touch.

These cooktops include many helpful features. The pan detection feature automatically shuts the heating element OFF after 60 seconds of removing a metallic pan from the heater . The pan sizing feature adjusts the heated portion of the dual element to fit the size of a metallic pan. And the new warming feature keeps sauces and gravies warm–or can be used as a normal heating element.

The controls lockout feature protects against power activation to a heating element during times of unintended usage or when cleaning the cooktop. And the convenient kitchen timer can be used with or without operating the heating elements to simplify any kitchen task that requires a countdown timer.

It’s easy to see how GE’s fresh ideas can make anyone more creative in the kitchen!

The information on the following pages will help you service these new electronic and electric cooktops effectively and efficiently.

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Installation

Electrical junction box 16" MIN. below countertop

30" MIN. to

unprotected cabinet

Cut should not interfere with cabinet structure at front

1-3/4" MIN.

clearance to

side wall

from cut-out

1-1/2" MIN.

clearance to

side wall

from cut-out

18" MIN. to cabinet

1-3/4" to

rear wall

13" MAX.

depth

Cooktop

Counter Installation Dimensions (in inches)

Required

Cooktop Dimensions (in inches)

GEA00791

Dimensions (in inches)

Overall

Model JP968WC/CC/BC 36 20-3/8 3-1/4* 33-7/8 19-1/8 2-1/2 JP960TC/CC/BC 36 20-3/8 3-1/4* 33-7/8 19-1/8 2-1/2 JP938WC/CC/BC 29-3/4 20-7/8 3-1/4* 28-1/2 19-5/8 2-1/2 JP930TC/CC/BC 29-3/4 20-7/8 3-1/4* 28-1/2 19-5/8 2-1/2 JP350TC/WC/CC/BC JP340WC/BC 29-3/4 20-7/8 3-1/4* 28-1/2 19-5/8 2-1/2

*Depth of unit at conduit connection location (rear) is 6-1/4" on models JP968/938

and 4-5/8" on models JP960/930/350/340.

WD A E FG

29-3/4 20-7/8 3-1/4* 28-1/2 19-5/8 2-1/2

36-in. and 30-in. Cooktops

Refer to installation instructions. Installation requires an 18-in. minimum distance from cooktop to adjacent overhead cabinets. Units are furnished with a 48-in. flexible armored cable.

Cooktop installation requires a 5-in. free area between the bottom of the cooktop and any combustible material, such as shelving. This 5-in. area is not required when installing a wall oven underneath the cooktop.

The 36-in. cooktops are approved for use over GE 30-in. single wall ovens only. The 30-in.

Stainless Steel Cooktop Dimensions (in inches)

To Edge of Front

Cutout (Min.)

Counter

Model JP968SC 36-1/8 21 3-1/4* 33-7/8 19-1/8 2-1/2 JP960SC 36-1/8 21 3-1/4* 33-7/8 19-1/8 2-1/2 JP938SC 29-7/8 21-1/2 3-1/4* 28-1/2 19-5/8 2-1/2

GEA00792

JP930SC 29-7/8 21-1/2 3-1/4* 28-1/2 19-5/8 2-1/2 JP350SC 29-7/8 21-1/2 3-1/4* 28-1/2 19-5/8 2-1/2

*Depth of unit at conduit connection location (rear) is 6-1/4" on models JP968/938

and 4-5/8" on models JP960/930/350.

cooktops are approved for use over select GE 27-in. and GE 30-in. single wall ovens.

Note: If installing with a GE Profile Performance™ or GE Profile™ Telescopic Downdraft System, consult both cooktop and downdraft installation instructions packed with the products before installing. Cooktop electric supply may need to be rerouted to install the downdraft ventilation.

Note: Consult the cabinet and countertop manufacturer’s specs for flush-mount installation prior to installing.

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Overall

WD A E FG

Cutout (Min.)

To Edge of Front Counter

GEA00793

Grounding Specifications

Ground Path Resistance 0.10 ohms Max. Insulation Resistance 250K ohms Min.

Power Supply Requirements

The cooktop must be connected to a supply circuit of the proper voltage and frequency as specified on the rating plate. The rating plate is located on the side of the component box. Wire size must conform to the National Electrical Code or the prevailing local code.

Overcurrent Protection for Counter-Mounted Cooktops

for a counter-mounted cooktop and not more than two wall-mounted ovens – all supplied from

a single branch circuit and located in the same room – shall be computed by adding the nameplate ratings on the individual appliances and treating this total as equivalent to one range.

Wiring

Built-in power leads are U.L. approved for connection to larger gauge household wiring. The insulation of these leads is rated at temperatures much higher than the temperature rating of household wiring. The current carrying capacity of a conductor is governed by the temperature rating of the insulation around the wire rather than the wire gauge alone.

NEC RATING

20 Amp 30 Amp 35 Amp 40 Amp 50 Amp

MAXIMUM KILOWATT RATING

208V 236V 240V

4.2 4.7 4.8

6.2 7.1 7.2

7.3 8.3 8.4

8.3 9.4 9.6

10.4 12.0

11.8

GEA00794

The branch circuit load for one countermounted cooktop is the rating on the nameplate of the appliance. The branch circuit load

WARNING: Improper connection of aluminum house wiring to these copper leads can result in a serious problem. Use only connectors designed for joining copper to aluminum and follow the manufacturer’s recommended procedure closely.

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Specifications and Nomenclature

For specifications table, refer to Cooktop Features and Controls, page 11.

Model Number

J P 9 6 8 B C

Product

J = GE Cooking Product

Configuration

P = Cooktop

Feature Pack

Designates features–the higher the number, the more features.

The serial plate of your cooktop is located on the bottom of the burner box. In addition to the model and serial numbers, this plate tells you the power ratings of the supply circuit for the cooktop.

Grate Type

C = Continuous

Glass Color

B = Black glass

Serial Number

The first two numbers of the serial number identify the month and year of manufacture.

Example: AZ123456S = January, 2000

A - JAN 2005 - H D - FEB 2004 - G F - MAR 2003 - F G - APR 2002 - D H - MAY 2001 - A L - JUN 2000 - Z M - JUL 1999 - V R - AUG 1998 - T S - SEP 1997 - S T - OCT 1996 - R V - NOV 1995 - M Z - DEC 1994 - L

The letter designating the year repeats every 12 years.

Example:

T - 1974 T - 1986 T - 1998

Note: The technical sheet is located under the control panel.

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Warranty Information

Sales slip or cancelled check is required as proof of original purchase date to obtain service under warranty.

All warranty service is provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care® technician.

For The Period Of:

One Year

From the date of the original purchase

Five Years

From the date of the original purchase

GE Will Replace:

Any part of the cooktop that fails due to a defect in materials or workman- ship. During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part.

Glass-Ceramic Cooktop, Ribbon Heating Elements and Rubber Seal, if

any of these parts should fail due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this limited additional four-year warranty, GE will replace the

defective part free of charge, you will be responsible for service trips and labor charges.

What GE Will Not Cover:

• Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.

• Improper installation.

• Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially.

• Damage to the glass cooktop caused by use of cleaners other than the recommended cleaning creams.

• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

• Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods, or acts of God.

• Incidental or consequential damage to personal property caused by possible defects with this applicance.

• Damage to the glass cooktop caused by hardened spills of sugary materials or melted plastic that are not cleaned according to the directions in the Owner’s Manual.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company, Louisville, KY 40225

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Cooktop Features and Controls

Throughout this manual, features and appearances may vary from the customer’s model.

The new Electronic Touch Control and Electric Manual Control Cooktops encompass over 20 models of cooktops. They include 30-in., 4-burner and 36-in., 5-burner radiant glass cooktop configurations.

Feature Index

1. Frameless Glass Cooktop

2. Electronic Touch Controls*

3. Pan Detection*

4. Pan Sizing*

5. Control Lock-out*

6. Kitchen Timer*

7. Ribbon-T ype Heating Elements

8. 7-in. Heating/Warming Element*

*Some Models, JP938 & JP968

JP938 (30-in.) Electronic Cooktop

JP968 (36-in.) Electronic Cooktop

JP930 (30-in.) Electric Cooktop

Ceramic Glass Surface

These cooktops feature a ceramic glass cooking surface over an electric radiant surface element. The electronic models feature touch controls on this glass surface that take the place of control knobs.

Appearance Defects

Scratches, marks from cooking utensils, discoloration, stains, spots, etc. can be caused by food soils, cookware, cleaning solutions, or water marks.

Before replacing the cooktop, try using the cooktop cleaning procedure outlined in the Owner’s Manual, using the cleaning cream and Scotch Brite® pad shipped with the product.

Note: When servicing the cooktop, care must be taken not to scratch or damage the glass.

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Heating Element Systems

Bridge Element

The Haliant Surface Element consists of a ribbontype resistance wire attached to the support insulation with molded ceramic fiber walls in a corrosionprotected metal dish.

These circular heating elements come in the three sizes listed below.

Ceramic Fiber Molded Wall

Hot

Light

9" Dual Unit 240 Volt 2500 Watts

9" Ribbon Heating Element

Supporting Insulation

Ceramic Fiber Molded Wall

6" Ribbon Heating Element

(6"-1000W., 9"-1500W)

GEA00798

Ribbon Heating

Element

7" 240 Volt-1500 Watts

Hot Light

6" 240 Volt-1200 Watts

Supporting Insulation

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The Bridge Element is made up of two 7-in., 1800 watt elements plus an 800 watt element between the two 7-in. elements. The elements consist of a ribbon-type resistance wire attached to support insulation with molded ceramic walls. The digital control on the electronic models (or the infinite heat switches on the electric models) regulates the 7-in. units independently of each other, or in combination when the bridge operating mode (or switch) is selected. The bridge and the left front element are regulated by the same controls.

7"-1800 Watt

Elements

Molded

Ceramic

Wall

RTD

800 Watt Bridge Element

GEA00902

Electronic T ouch Controls (Some Models,

JP938 & JP968)

The touch controls provide precise control of the surface elements. You can quickly switch from a steady low heat to full power or any setting in between.

To turn ON a standard surface element, touch the ON/OFF pad, then touch the (+) or (-) pad. The surface element will energize to power setting 5. Use the (+) or (-) pads to choose the desired setting: L (low), 1-9, or H (high). The control will beep each time the pad is touched. To turn the surface element OFF, touch the ON/OFF pad again.

To turn ON the bridge element, set the left front surface element to the desired setting. Touch the BRIDGE pad. The bridge element will energize to the same level as the left front surface element ...or, touch the ON/OFF pad for the left front surface element, then touch the BRIDGE pad. The left front and bridge elements will both energize to power setting 5. Using the (+) or (-) pads will control the setting for both elements. To turn the bridge element OFF, touch the BRIDGE pad again. Touching the ON/OFF pad will turn OFF both the left front and the bridge elements.

To turn ON a 9-in. dual surface element, touch the ON/OFF pad, then touch the (+) or (-) pad. The small surface element will energize to power setting 5. Touch the SIZE SELECT pad to energize both large and small surface elements. Use the (+) or (-) pads to choose the desired setting. To turn the large surface element OFF, touch the SIZE SELECT pad again. To turn both the large and small surface elements OFF, touch the ON/OFF pad.

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To turn ON the warmer surface element, touch the ON/OFF pad, then touch the WARMER pad. If the surface element is already in use, touch the WARMER pad. The surface element will energize to the warmer power setting W1. Use the (+) or (-) pads to choose the desired warmer setting: W1, W2, or W3.

To turn OFF the warmer power setting, touch the WARMER pad again. The surface element will remain ON in power setting L (low). To turn OFF the surface element, touch the ON/OFF pad again.

Indicator Lights

Lights will come ON next to the bridge, warmer , dual unit, or control lockout pads when touched, to indicate the surface element or feature is energized. The light will go OFF when the surface element or feature is turned OFF.

HOT SURF ACE Indicator Lights

The HOT SURFACE indicator lights will glow when any surface unit is turned ON and will remain on until the surface has cooled to approximately 150°F.

TROL LOCK pad again for 3 seconds. A 2-beep signal will sound and the light will go out, indicating the cooktop is unlocked.

Locking the cooktop will prevent surface elements from accidentally being energized by children or pets. You may lock the cooktop when not in use or before cleaning.

Kitchen Timer

Operate the timer using the pad below the timer display . Touch the ON/OFF pad, then touch the (+) or (-) pad to choose the desired time setting. If the (+) or (-) pad is held for several seconds,

Controls Lockout

Note: For your convenience, the entire cooktop

can be locked at any time.

To lock the cooktop, touch and hold the CONTROL LOCK pad for 3 seconds. A 2-beep signal will sound, the word LOCK will appear in the timer display, and the CONTROL LOCK light will turn ON indicating the cooktop is locked. If the cooktop is locked while the surface elements or timer are in use, they will automatically turn OFF.

the timer will increase or decrease at a faster rate. After choosing your desired time, the timer will automatically start to count down from the hours/minutes you have selected. When the timer reaches 1 minute, the control will beep once and the timer will display the remaining time in seconds until 00:00. The control will then beep twice every 5 seconds until the timer is turned OFF.

Pan Detection

Note: For this feature to function properly, the

metallic pan must be at least 4 in. in diameter and centered on the surface element. This feature will not work with glass cookware and must be turned OFF when glass cookware is used.

To unlock the cooktop, touch and hold the CON-

The pan detection feature works in the following

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