GE JP626, JP328 User Manual

JP328
JP626

Owner’s Manual &

Installation Instructions

Cooktop

Electric Built-In

164D4290P111 49-80154 08-02 JR

Safety Information . . . . . . 2–4

Operating Instructions . . . . .5

Care and Cleaning

Control Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Drip Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Glass Control Panel . . . . . . . . .6

Lift-Up Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . .8

Metal Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Packaging Tape . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Porcelain Enamel Cooktop . . 7

Stainless Steel Cooktop . . . . . .7

Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Installation Instructions

Electrical Connections . . . . .11

Electrical Requirements . . . . 10

Installation of the Cooktop . .11

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Tools You Will Need . . . . . . . . 9

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . 12

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . . . . 14

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # ________________

Serial # ________________

You can find them on a label
under the cooktop.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

■ Use this appliance only for its intended use

as described in this manual.

■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any

part of your cooktop unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.

■ Before performing any service,

disconnect the cooktop power supply
at the household distribution panel by
removing the fuse or switching off the
circuit breaker.

■ Be sure your appliance is properly installed

and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.

■ Have the installer show you the location of

the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy
reference.

■ Do not leave children alone—children

should not be left alone or unattended in
an area where an appliance is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.

■ Teach children not to play with the

controls or any other part of the cooktop.

■ 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 combustible wall covering,

curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your cooktop.

■ Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot

holders and other linens a safe distance
away from your cooktop.

■ Always keep wooden and plastic utensils

and canned food a safe distance away
from your cooktop.

■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging

garments while using the appliance.
Flammable material could be ignited if
brought in contact with hot surface units
and may cause severe burns.

■ Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp

pot holders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let pot holders
touch hot surface units. Do not use a towel
or other bulky cloth. Such cloths can catch
fire on a hot surface unit.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…

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.

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■ For your safety, never use your appliance

for warming or heating the room.

■ Do not use water on grease fires. Never

pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls
off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface
unit by covering the pan completely with
well fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use
a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.

■ Flaming grease outside a pan can be put

out by covering with baking soda or, if
available, by using a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

■ When preparing flaming foods under the

hood, turn the fan on.

■ Do not let cooking grease or other

flammable materials accumulate on
the cooktop.

■ Do not touch surface units. These surfaces

may be hot enough to burn even though
they are dark in color. During and after
use, do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials contact the surface
units or areas nearby the surface units;
allow sufficient time for cooling first.

■ Potentially hot surfaces include the

cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.

■ To minimize the possibility of burns,

ignition of flammable materials and
spillage, the handle of a container
should be turned toward the center of
the cooktop without extending over any
nearby surface units.

■ Always turn the surface unit control to off

before removing the cookware.

■ To avoid the possibility of a burn or

electric shock, always be certain that the
controls for all surface units are at off
position and all coils are cool before
attempting to lift or remove the unit.

■ Do not immerse or soak removable surface

units. Do not put them in a dishwasher.

■ Use proper pan size—Select cookware

having flat bottoms large enough to cover
the surface unit heating element. The use
of undersized cookware will expose a
portion of the surface unit to direct
contact and may result in ignition of
clothing. Proper relationship of cookware
to burner will also improve efficiency.

■ Never leave surface units unattended

at high heat settings. Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may
catch on fire.

■ Be sure the drip pans are not covered and

are in place. Their absence during cooking
could damage cooktop parts and wiring.

■ Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip

pans. Misuse could result in a shock, fire
hazard or damage to the cooktop.

WARNING!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

■ Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,

earthenware or other glazed containers
are suitable for cooktop cooking; others
may break because of the sudden change
in temperature.

■ 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.

■ Keep an eye on foods being fried at high

or medium high heat settings.

■ 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 little fat for effective shallow or deep-

fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can
cause spillovers when food is added.

■ If a combination of oils or fats will be used

in frying, stir together before heating, or as
fats melt slowly.

■ Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it

heats.

■ 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.

■ Do not store flammable materials near

the cooktop.

■ Keep the hood and grease filters clean

to maintain good venting and to avoid
grease fires.

■ Do not store or use combustible materials,

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

■ Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s

Manual.

■ Do not leave paper products, cooking

utensils or food on the cooktop when not
in use.

■ Keep cooktop clean and free of

accumulation of grease or spillovers which
may ignite.

■ Never heat unopened food containers.

Pressure buildup may make container
burst and cause injury.

■ Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on

or near your cooktop.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Using the surface units.

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

How to Set

Push the knob in and turn in either
direction to the setting you want.

At both OFF and HI the control clicks
into position. You may hear slight
clicking sounds during cooking,
indicating the control is keeping the
power level you set.

The control must be pushed in to set
only from the OFF position. When the
control is in any position other than OFF,
it may be rotated without pushing it in.

If boiling water, for more efficient use,
turn the knob to HI to bring it to a boil
faster. After the water has come to a boil,
reduce the knob setting to medium-high.
The heat will still be great enough to
maintain a boil, but you will be using less
energy.

An indicator light will glow when any
surface unit is on.

Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF
when you finish cooking.

Surface Cookware Tips

Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware.
Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster
than other metals. Cast-iron and coated
cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb
heat, but generally cook evenly at low to
medium heat settings. Steel pans may
cook unevenly if not combined with
other metals.

For best cooking results, pans should be
flat on the bottom. Match the size of the
saucepan to the size of the surface unit.
The pan should not extend over the
edge of the surface unit more than
1 inch.

Not over 1 inch.

Wok Cooking

We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed
wok. They are available at your local retail store.

Do not use woks that have support rings.
Use of these types of woks, with or
without the ring in place, can be
dangerous.

Placing the ring over the surface unit will
cause a build-up of heat that will damage
the porcelain cooktop. Do not try to use
such woks without the ring. You could be
seriously burned if the wok tipped over.

Use only flat-bottomed woks.

Deep Fat Frying

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.

Care and cleaning of the cooktop.

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

Glass Control Panel

The glass control panel on your cooktop has been
tempered to withstand sudden temperature
changes during cooking. Give it the normal care
you would give any glass material.

While it is impact-resistant, avoid
scratching it to prevent it from shattering.

If the glass is hot, wipe up spills with a dry
cloth or paper towel. When the surface
has cooled, wash, rinse and dry it.
Alternately, when the glass is cool, spray it
with glass or window cleaner. Avoid the
use of cleaning powders or harsh
abrasives that may scratch the surface.

Control Knobs

The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.

Before removing the knobs for
cleaning, please note that the knobs
are in the OFF position. When
replacing the knobs, check the OFF
position to insure proper placement.

The knob has a groove in each side. The
groove on one side has a spring clip. The
other groove is clear. Check the inside of
the knob and find the molded rib.

Wash knobs in soap and water but do not
soak. Avoid getting water down into the
knob stem holes.

Replace the knob by fitting the molded
rib inside the knob into the clear groove
on the stem.

Clear groove

Spring
clip

Molded rib

How to Remove Packaging Tape

To assure no damage is done to the finish
of the product, the safest way to remove
the adhesive left from packaging tape on
new appliances is an application of a
household liquid dishwashing detergent,
mineral oil or cooking oil.

Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak.
Wipe dry and then apply an appliance
polish to thoroughly clean and protect
the surface.

NOTE: The plastic tape must be removed from all
chrome trim. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.

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Porcelain Enamel Cooktop (on some models)

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 or cloth to
wipe it up right away. When the surface
has cooled, wash with soap and water.
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 Cooktop (on some models)

Do not use a steel-wool pad; it will
scratch the surface.

To clean the stainless steel surface,
use a hot, damp cloth with a mild
detergent suitable for stainless steel
surfaces. Use a clean, hot, damp
cloth to remove soap. Dry with a
dry, clean cloth.

If food soil remains, try a general
kitchen cleaner, such as Fantastik®,
Simple Green®, or Formula 409®.

For hard-to-clean soil, use a
standard stainless steel cleaner,
such as Bon-Ami®or Cameo®.

Apply cleaner with a damp sponge.
Use a clean, hot, damp cloth to
remove cleaner. Dry with a dry,
clean cloth. Always scrub lightly
in the direction of the grain.

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.

Metal Parts

Do not use steel wool, abrasives,
ammonia or commercial oven cleaners.
To safely clean surfaces; wash, rinse and
then dry with a soft cloth.

Lift-Up Cooktop

Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up
soil, especially grease, may catch on fire.

To make cleaning easier, the entire
cooktop may be lifted. Be sure all surface
units are turned off and are cool before
raising the cooktop.

To raise the cooktop:

Remove all four control knobs. See
the Control Knobs section.

Remove one of the front surface units
and drip pans and use this opening
to grasp the cooktop. See the Surface
Units and Drip Pans sections.

Lift the cooktop.
Raise the support rod into place and

hook it into the bracket on the
underside of the cooktop to hold it in
place while cleaning.

To clean the cooktop:

Use hot, soapy water and a clean cloth to
clean the surface under the cooktop. To
remove burned-on spills, use a cleansing
powder. Rinse well, then polish with a
dry cloth.

To lower the cooktop:

While holding the cooktop up with
one hand, carefully disengage the
support rod from the bracket and
return it to its original location.

Gently lower the cooktop.
To fasten the cooktop down, press on

the front of the cooktop to make sure
the strike engages the catch.

Replace any drip pans and surface
units that you removed.

Replace the control knobs.

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Be sure to secure the cooktop
support rod in the cooktop
strike catch.

Support rod

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Care and cleaning of the cooktop.

Surface Units

To clean the surface units, turn the
control to the highest setting for a
minute. The coils will burn off any soil.

To remove a surface unit:

To remove the drip pans for cleaning,
the surface units must be removed first.

Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above
the drip pan and pull it out.

Do not lift the surface unit more than 1
inch. If you do, it may not lie flat on the
drip pan when you plug it back in.

Repeated lifting of the surface unit more
than 1 inch above the drip pan can
permanently damage the receptacle.

To replace a surface unit:

Replace the drip pan into the recess in
the cooktop. Make sure the opening in
the pan lines up with the receptacle.

Insert the terminals of the surface unit
through the opening in the drip pan and
into the receptacle.

Guide the surface unit into place so it
rests evenly.

Do not immerse the surface units in liquids of
any kind.

Do not clean the surface units in a dishwasher.
Do not bend the surface unit plug terminals.
Do not attempt to clean, adjust or in any way

repair the plug-in receptacle.

Drip Pans

Remove the surface units. Then lift out
the drip pans.

Clean the drip pans by hand with warm,
soapy water.

To remove burned-on foods, soak them
in hot, soapy water for several hours.
Then scrub with a soap-filled plastic
scouring pad if necessary.

Rinse with clean water and polish with a
clean soft cloth.

The drip pans may also be cleaned in a
dishwasher.

Clean the area under the drip pans
often. Built-up soil, especially grease,
may catch fire.

Do not cover the drip pans with foil. Using foil so
close to the receptacle could cause shock, fire or
damage to the cooktop.

Drip pan

Receptacle

Lift the surface unit about 1 inch
above the drip pan and pull it out.

Support

rod

Latch

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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.

•

WARNING: For personal safety, this

appliance must be properly grounded.See the
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS section in these
Installation Instructions.

• 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.

• To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over
heated surface elements, cabinet storage located
above the surface units should be avoided. If cabinet
storage space is to be provided, the risk can be
reduced by installing a range hood that projects
horizontally a minimum of 5″ beyond the bottom of
the cabinets. Cabinet installation above the cooktop
may be no deeper than 13″.

• The cooktop should be easy to reach and lighted with
natural light during the day.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

• Electric or hand drill and 1/8″ drill bit

• Flat blade screwdriver

• Phillips screwdriver

• Pencil

• Ruler

• Hand or saber saw

FOR TILE COUNTERTOP INSTALLATION

• Electric drill and 5/32″ drill bit

• 43⁄16″ x 11⁄4″ masonry screws

Questions? Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com or Call the GE Answer Center at 800.626.2000.