GE JGP622ER User's Manual
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1. 2737 AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service scheduled at a time that s convenient for you Many GE Consumer Service company operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow or at your convenience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Satur days Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and out so most repairs can be handled in just one visit Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Pur chase a GE contract while your war ranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home The GE parts system pro vides access to over 4 7 000 parts and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet cover proce dures intended to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified ser vice personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation GE Answer Cente 800 626 2000 Whatever your question about any G major applia2. soda or if available a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher e When using glass cookware make sure it is designed for top of range cooking Do not store flammable materials near the cooktop Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Do not let cooking grease or other l flammable materials accumulate AN S lt gt inor near the cooktop 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 Always use the LITE position when igniting top burners and make sure the burners have ignited Never leave surface burners unattended at high flame settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire e Adjust surface burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware Excessive flame is hazardous Use only dry pot holders TS 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 e 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 burner Always turn surface burner to OFF before removing cookware e Watch food
3. E NEVER LET THE FLAME EXTEND UP THE SIDES OF THE COOKWARE Any flame larger than e 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 eCheck to be sure the burner you turn on is the one you want to use e Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you place your hand a pot holder cleaning cloths or other materials on them the bottom of the cookware is wasted heat and only serves to heat the handle Cookware 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 Cast Iron If heated slowly most skillets will give satisfactory results 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 surface cooking saucepans coffee and teapots Glass conducts heat very slowly 6 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 gas cooktops Stainless Steel This metal alone has poor heating properties and is usually combined with copp
4. EREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A COOKTOP CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE COOKTOP TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED eTeach children not to play with the controls or any other part of the cooktop Do not operate the burner without all burner parts in place eDo 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 implements or with rings and other jewelry Never use the cooktop as a cutting board Let burner grates and other surfaces cool before touching them or leaving them where children can reach them 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 Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Prolonged use of the cooktop in this way can be hazardous continued next page SUOIINAYSUT AJaJVS JUVA IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued qtay Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan by covering pan completely with well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray or if available use a dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking
5. Safety instructions eee 2 5 ET Instructions Tips Appliance Registration ccssssssresees 2 AutomaticClgnition cesses 6 Controls nagi an eiia 6 Cookware oe eeeeeeeceseeteceeteeseceees Sina 6 7 Features of Your Cooktop csssssseeeeens 5 Using Your Cooktop cscsseeeseseeeeenes 6 7 are and Cleaning Saree 8 9 AirAdjustment ssesseseesusnurennunnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 7 ControlKNObS sssssssusessunennunnnnunnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 8 aa E E EAE EE 9 BurnerGrateS sseseseseusussurusenrunnununnununnnnnnnnene 9 DrpanSa rarena an anona ea tn dan nanna inara nu tanenin ideat 9 Porcelain COOKtOp ssssssusussnsunnunununnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 8 GE Appliances Built h Gas Cooktop E Problem Sole 10 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Fe Consumer Services s 11 Model and Serial Numbers ss ccsssee 2 WaArranty eeeccseseseensesenseeneenee BackCover Models JGP622ER JGP623ER MNU117 Rev 1 HELP US HELP YOU Read this book carefully Write down the model If you received a if is intended to heloayou and serial numbers damaged cooktop operate and maintain your new You ll find them on a label located Immediately contact the dealer or cooktop properly on the underside of the cooktop builder that sold you the cooktop Keep it handy for answers to These numbers are also on the your questions Consumer Product Ownership Save time and mone
6. e manufacturer s instructions and all codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or property damage The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion suoljonaysuy Ajayes juvjy10duly SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FEATURES OF YOUR COOKTOP Models JGP622ER JGP623ER 1 Surface Unit Controls 2 Porcelain Cooktop Surface do y003 ANOX Jo s n q 3 Burners USING YOUR COOKTOP Automatic Ignition Your surface burners are lighted by electric ignition eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with constantly burning flames In case of a power outage you can light the burners with a match Hold a lighted match to the burner then turn the knob to the LITE position To avoid burning your hand use extreme caution when lighting burners this way Surface burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally To Light a Burner Push the control knob in and turn it counterclockwise to LITE After the burner ignites turn the knob to adjust the flame size To turn the burner off turn the knob clockwise as far as it will go to the OFF position How to Select Flame Size Watch the flame not the knob as you reduce heat The flame size on a gas burner should match the cookware you are using FOR SAFE HANDLING OF COOKWAR
7. e vapors and liquids in the vicinity neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s of this or any other appliance instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS the fire department Do not try to light any appliance Installation and service must be performed Do not touch any electrical switch do not by a qualified installer service agency or use any phone in your building the gas supplier IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance 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 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 further by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood When You Get Your Cooktop When you get your cooktop have the installer show you the location ef the gas shutoff valve and how to shut it off if necessary Have y
8. ease may catch fire To make cleaning under the top easier the top may be lifted up and supported by a locking arm After cleaning under the top with hot soapy water lower the top back in place Be careful not to pinch your fingers To raise cooktop Be sure all burners are turned off and unit is cool Remove cooktop burner bowls grates and control knobs Grasp cooktop at the front and lift up Raise the support rod into place and hook it into the bracket on the underside of the cooktop to hold the cooktop Carefully replace the support rod and while cleaning lower the cooktop Press into place Make sure the strikes fit in the catches to fasten the cooktop Replace four surface units and control knobs To lower cooktop Be sure to secure the cooktop support rod in the main top strike catch Porcelain Cooktop The porcelain enamel finish is If acids spill on the cooktop while For other spills such as fat sturdy but breakable if misused it is hot use a dry paper towel or smatterings wash with soap and This finish is acid resistant cloth to wipe it up right away When water or cleansing powders after the However any acid foods spilled the surface has cooled wash with surface has cooled Rinse well such as fruit juices tomato or soap and water or cleansing Polish with a dry cloth vinegar should not be permitted powders Rinse well to remain on the finish Control Knobs Control Panel It s a good idea t
9. er aluminum or other metals for improved heat distribution Combination metal skillets generally work satisfactorily if used at medium heat as the manufacturer recommends Wok Cooking We recommend that you use only a flat bottomed wok They are available at your local retail store Stove Top Grills Do not use stove top grills on your sealed gas burners If you use the stove top grill on the sealed gas burner it will cause incomplete combustion and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels above allowable current standards This can be hazardous to your health Air Adjustment An air adjustment shutter for each surface burner regulates the flow of air to the flame When the right amount of air DERE Cone flows into the burner the flame will be steady relatively quiet and have approximately 3 4 inch sharp blue cones This is usually the case with factory Burner preset shutters With too much air the flame will be unsteady possibly won t burn all the way around and will be noisy sounding like a blowtorch With not enough air you won t see any sharp blue cones in the flame you may see yellow tips and soot may accumulate on cookware 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 burner grate may cause the burner to work improperly resulting in carbon monoxide levels above allowable cur
10. fire hazard elf 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 Don t use aluminum foil to line burner bowls 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 e When cooking pork follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170 F This assures that in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat eDo not use a wok on the cooking surface if the wok has a round metal ring which 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 eClean only parts listed in this Use and Care Book 7X Your cooktop is shipped from the factory set to operate only with Natural Gas LP Conversion If you wish to use your cooktop with Liquefied Petroleum Gas you must follow the Installation Instructions packed with your cooktop See LP Gas Adjustments WARNING This conversion kit must be installed by a qualified service technician in accordance with th
11. h a cloth don t put them back on the range wet When replacing the grates be sure they re positioned securely over the burners To get rid of burned on food place the grates in a covered container or plastic bag Add 1 4 cup ammonia and let them soak for 30 minutes Wash rinse well and dry T 2 Lift the end of the burner assembly then pull away from the front of the cooktop to free the air shutter from the gas valve orifice To remove burned on food soak the burners in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water Soak the burners for 20 to 30 minutes If the food doesn t rinse off completely scrub them with soap and water and a brush or plastic pad Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers because they will clog the burner openings and scratch the burners If the holes become clogged clean them with a small sewing needle or a small safety pin Do not attempt to clean burners in an automatic dishwasher Loosened food soil can clog burner holes and the strong action of the dishwasher detergent can damage the burner heads Before putting the burners back shake out excess water and dry them thoroughly To replace burners 1 Slip the air shutter over the gas valve orifice 2 Lower the burner assembly and hook the tabs in the slots in the burner support 3 Be sure both tabs are in their slots that the burner sits level and straight and that the flash tube forms a straight line from the igniter to the bur
12. nce GE Answer Center information service is available to help Your call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Telecommunication Device for the Deaf amp Customers With Special Needs 800 626 2000 Upon request GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Consumers With impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request information or service AVAfOS W qolig JYLL S JauInsuo SddIA 19 WHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED YOUR BUILT IN COOKTOP WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the cooktop that fails because of a manufacturing defect e Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our C
13. ner Although they re durable the grates will gradually lose their shine regardless of the best care you can give them This is due to their continual exposure to high temperatures Do not operate a 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 Do not clean in the self cleaning oven Drip Pans Drip pans can permanently discolor if exposed to excessively high heat or if soil is allowed to bake on Remove the grates Then lift out the drip pans To remove brown food stains soak them for about 20 minutes in slightly diluted liquid cleanser or a mild solution of ammonia and water 1 2 cup of ammonia to one gallon of water Rinse with clean water Blue gold heat stains can be lessened with a metal polish but are usually permanent To minimize staining avoid excessive use of high heat setting and use flat bottom pans that do not extend more than two inches from the surface unit The drip pans may also be cleaned in the dishwasher When replacing drip pans the notch on the rear pan and the notch on the front pan should meet in the middle 9 suluvaly DUB I1BD QUESTIONS USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CONTROL KNOB When the knob is at the OFF position it must be pushed in before it can be WILL NOT TURN turned and must be turned in a counterclockwise direction When the knob is at any other positi
14. not apply to you 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 in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 Part No 164D2588P 134 Pub No 49 8334 MNU117__ Rev 1 10 92 CG JGP622ER JGP623ER
15. o wipe the control panel clean after each use of the cooktop For a more thorough cleaning the knobs can be removed by pulling them off the knob stems Clean with mild soap and water rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth The control knobs may be removed for cleaning To remove knob pull it straight off the stem If knob is difficult to remove place a thin cloth a ike a handkerchief Do not use abrasive cleaners strong liquid cleaners or a piece of string under oven cleaners on the control panel they will damage and around the knob edge and pull up the finish A 50 50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well Wash knobs in soap and water but do not soak To replace knob match the D shaft on the knob to the D shaft on the stem Do not force the knob 8 Burners The holes in the burners of your cooktop must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and an even unhampered flame You should clean the burners routinely especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes Burners lift out for cleaning if the screws are removed Gas Valve Orifice To remove burners 1 Grasp burner head and tilt it to the right to release the two tabs from slots in the burner support A and B Burner Grates Burner grates should be washed regularly and of course after spillovers Wash them in hot soapy water and rinse with clean water Dry the grates wit
16. on it can be turned in either direction without being pushed in TICKING SOUND e Turn burner off and relight If ticking is still present call for service OF SPARK IGNITER PERSISTS AFTER BURNER LIGHTS TICKING SOUND Be sure knob is in the OFF position Remove knob by pulling it straight off PERSISTS AFTER the stem and check bottom of knob for any build up of soil BURNER IS TURNED OFF BURNERS DO NOT e Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet LIGHT eGas supply not connected or not turned on e Burner parts not replaced correctly see Care and Cleaning section e Counter unit not properly grounded or polarized This can affect spark ignition eSoil clogging holes in burner top Remove and clean Cooktop burner top not replaced correctly Knob not re installed correctly Push knob down on the stem BURNERS HAVE YELLOW OR YELLOW TIPPED A Yellow flames B Yellow tipped flames C Normal soft blue flames e If burner flames look like A or B call for service Normal burner flames should look like C burning with a soft blue flame If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service 10 Well Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance receivethe assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE we ll be there All you have to do is call toll free In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 81711432
17. onsumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer This warranty is extended to the Original purchaser ana any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states Hawaii and Washington D C In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting facilities as described in the Installation Instructions provided with the product e Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers e Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially e Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR IS NOTRESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may
18. our cooktop installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with the Installation Instructions Any adjustment and service should by performed only by qualified gas range installers or service technicians 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 e Be sure all packing materials are removed from the cooktop before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packing material ignite e Be sure your cooktop is correctly adjusted by a qualified service technician or installer This counter unit as shipped from the factory can only be operated with natural gas Do not try to operate it with LP bottled gas unless you follow the Installation Instructions packed with your cooktop See LP Gas Adjustments Don t attempt to repair or replace any part of your cooktop unless it is specifically recommended in this guide All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Using Your Cooktop eDon t leave children alone or unattended where a cooktop is hot or in operation They could be seriously burned eCAUTION ITEMS OF INT
19. rent standards This could be dangerous to your health Do not try to use such woks without the ring You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over If an air adjustment is needed remove the control knobs and control panel If the flames are yellow call for service If the flames are yellow tipped you can make the adjustment yourself Use pliers to open the air shutter more If they blow away from the burner close the air shutter more Be sure to keep the gap in the air shutter facing straight up Be careful not to distort the air shutter when making adjustments with the pliers Now look at the inner cone of the flame It should be about 3 4 inch long for all surface burners If the flame is not the right length the orifice hood must be adjusted Use a 1 2 in open end wrench to tighten the orifice hood by turning in the L P direction to shorten and the Nat direction to lengthen Oriface L P Valve CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your cooktop will give you efficient and satisfactory service Follow these directions carefully in caring for it Before cleaning any part of your cooktop be sure all burners are off and DISCONNECT ELECTRIC 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 Lift Up Top Clean the area under the cooktop often Built up soil especially gr
20. s being fried at HI flame setting 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 sides of pan Use 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 elf a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly e Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats eUse 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 e Use proper pan size Avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to properly contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers and large enough to cover burner grate 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 Keep all plastics away from top burners eTo avoid the possibility of a burn always be certain that the controls for all burners are at OFF position and all grates are cool before attempting to remove a grate elf cooktop is located near a window do not use long curtains which could blow over the top burners and create a
21. y If you don t understand something Registration Card that came with Before you request or need more help write include your cooktop Before sending in service your phone number this card please write these ke numbers here Check the Problem Solver in the R Data back of this guide It lists causes of GE Appliances bl h Appliance Park Model Number minor operating problems that you Louisville KY 40225 can correct yourself Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your cooktop To obtain service see the Consumer Services page NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the in the back of this guide details including you phone number to We re proud of your service and want you to be Manager Consumer Relations pleased If for some reason you are not happy with GE Appliances the service you receive here are three steps to follow Appliance Park for further help Louisville KY 40225 FIRST contact the people who serviced your FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel cases this will solve the problem 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 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 e Immediately call your gas supplier from a flammabl
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