GE JGP626 User's Manual
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1. C Soft blue flames Normal for natural gas A Yellow flames B Yellow tips Call for service on outer cones Normal for LP gas To turn from the OFF position push the knob in and then turn Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live properly grounded outlet See the Installation Instructions that came with your cooktop Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker Remove the obstruction See the Care and cleaning of the cooktop section See the Care and cleaning of the cooktop section Use a small sewing needle to unplug Turn the knob out of the LITE position to the desired setting Turn the burner off and relight If ticking is still present call for service Remove knob by pulling it straight off the stem and check the bottom of the knob for any build up of soil If cooktop is connected to LP gas check all steps in the Installation Instructions that came with your cooktop GE Service Protection Plus GE a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability offers you Service Protection Plus comprehensive protection on all your appliances No Matter What Brand Benefits Include Backed by GE All brands covered We ll Cover Any Appliance Unlimited service calls A n yw h ere A n yti me All parts and labor costs included No out of pocket expenses No hidden deductibles One 800 number to call You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or y2. 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 GE amp You A Service Partnership a IX NS ON IM PORTANT Hill out and retum the Consumer Product Registration Card that is packed with this product Ifyou cannot find it please send in the duplicate card printed in the back of this manual FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here You can find them on a label on under the cooktop Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your cooktop properly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your cooktop IF YOU NEED SERVICE You ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included in the back section of this manual Or you can always call the GE Answer Center at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week REM OVING PACKING MATERIALS Check your cooktop to insure a
3. GE Appliances JGP626 JGP960 JGP636 do sey umg JGP326 JGP930 JGP336 Part No 164D3333P114 2 Pub No 49 8878 2 12 98 CG 100 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING Congratulations You Are Now Part of the GE Family Welcome to the GE family We re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service You ll see it in this easy to use Owner s Manual and you ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department Best of all you ll experience these values each time you use your cooktop That s important because your new cooktop will be part of your family for many years And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come We thank you for buying GE We appreciate your purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home 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 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
4. a Use proper pan size avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped Select cookware having flat Gate 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 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 back 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 a
5. at 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 Do not use a wok on any other support ring Placing the ring over the burner grate may cause the burner to work improperly resulting in carbon monoxide levels above allowable current standards This could be dangerous to your health Do not try to use such woks without the ring unless you are using the Wok Holder You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over ajae Cc h E p Care and cleaning of the cooktop Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop Burner bowl CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS IN PLACE 10 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 ofa household liquid dishwashing dete
6. conditions 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 The front right burner is a high power burner for larger pans and fast boiling operations Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookware is wasted and only serves to heat the handle V Z Use a flat bottomed wok Wok This Way We recommend that you use a flat bottomed wok available at your local retail stores or use the Wok Holder accessory with traditional round bottomed woks The Wok Holder accessory model J XW K can be ordered from your appliance dealer The Wok Holder fits on top of the cooktop grate to provide support and proper air circulation for traditional round bottom woks only Do not use flat bottomed woks with the Wok Holder 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 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 tea pots Glass conducts he
7. de 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 z SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Have the installer show you the location of the cooktop gas shut off 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 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 1s correctly adjusted 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 pilot outage and poor air circulation Plug your cooktop into a 120 volt grounded outlet only Do not remove the round grounding prong from the plug Ifin doubt about the ground
8. ervice number GE Answer Center is 800 GE CARES 800 626 2000 800 432 2737 information you If you have questions or need more infor Model Number Serial Number Pe JL aa Important If you did not get a registration card with your product detach and return the form below to ensure that your product is registered Consumer Product Ownership Registration sor Model Number Serial Number Mr Ms Mrs Miss First Name Last Name Street Address Zip State Code Date Placed In Use Month Day Year Phone o Number L HOTPOINT RGA GE Appliances General Electric Company Louisville Kentucky 40225 14 GE Gas Cooktop Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care technician For service call 800 GE CARES For The Period Of GE Will Replace At No Charge To You One Year Any part of the cooktop which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship From the date of the During this full one year warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor original purchase and in home service to replace the defective part What GE Will Not Cover Service trips to your home to teach you how to use Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit the product breakers Improper installation Damage to the prod
9. ing 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 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 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 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 oven surfaces and may cause severe burns Teach children not to play with the controls or any other part of the co
10. ion carefully LM ON SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SINRBS Using the cooktop burners Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model Be sure you turn the contro knob to OFF when you finish cooking How to Light a Burner Your cooktop burners are lit by electric ignition eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with constantly burning flames Push the control knob in and turn it counterclockwise to the LITE position 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 In case of a power failure you can light the burners with a match Hold a lit match to the burner then push in and tum the control knob to the LITE position Use extreme caution when lighting burners this way Burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally 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 tum on Is the one 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 Simmer and Power Burners on some models The left front and rear burners are best for smaller pans and cooking operations requiring carefully controlled simmering
11. ir from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers which may cause them to burst Ifa 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 are under the hood turn the fan off The fan if operating may spread the flames SURFACE BURNERS mera Adjust the top burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware Excessive soo flame is hazardous Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop Never leave jars or cans of fat dripping
12. iscount GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Service Satisfaction If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE First contact the people who serviced your appliance Next if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Customer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Finally if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 Printed in LaFayette GA
13. leaning solutions and spillovers penetrating the cooktop can create a risk of electric shock Call for a service technician immediately 11 l PLJOOLFSS ANO SINRBS Before You Call For Service Troubleshooting Tips C Save time and money Review the chart on this page U you may not need to call for service Problem Possible Causes Burners have yellow or The combustion quality of yellow tipped flames burner flames needs to be determined visually Control knobs will not turn Controls improperly set Burners do not light Plug on cooktop is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet Gas supply not connected or turned on A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Igniter orifice in burner body may be clogged Burner parts not replaced correctly Hole in burner top behind the igniter may be clogged Control knob is still in the LITE position Ticking sound of spark igniter persists after burner lights Be sure the knob is in the OFF position Ticking sound persists after burner is turned off Burner flames very large or yellow Improper air to gas ratio 12 What To Do Use the illustrations below to determine if your burner flames are normal If burner flames look like A call for service Normal burner flames should look like B or C depending on the type of gas you use With LP gas some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal UL OO iti
14. ll packaging materials and protective tape covering are removed from areas such as the cooktop frame under burner caps end caps etc before using Safety Information Safety Precautions 4 5 Surface Burners 6 7 Operating Instructions To Light a Burner 8 Flame SIZE 8 COOKW NE oa uo 9 Care and Cleaning Control Knobs 10 Burner Assembly 10 Burner Grates 11 Porcelain Enamel Cooktop 11 Glass Cooktop 11 Stainless Steel 11 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call FOR Se E T ca iz Customer Service Product Registration I3 Marnm ane eraser fae i5 Service Telephone Numbers IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A 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 Vig 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 birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances A TE E PP E EE EN EEEE ON Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances namely benzene carbon monoxide formaldehy
15. nd warm water Soak stubborn soil Dry them with a cloth do not reassemble while wet If the igniter orifice gets dirty or clogged you may use a small sewing needle to remove the soil To reassemble replace the burner head first then the burner cap and finally the burner grate When replacing the grates be sure they re positioned securely over the Burner Grates Porcelain enamel burner grates should be washed regularly and of course after spillovers Wash them in hot soapy water and rinse with clean water You may also use abrasive cleaners and steel wool pads to clean burner grates Dry the grates with a cloth don t put them back on the cooktop wet 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 several hours or overnight Wash rinse well and dry To prevent rusting apply a light coating of cooking oil to the grates 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 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 s
16. oktop For your safety never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Always keep dish towels dish cloths 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 near the cooktop Do not operate the burner without all burner parts in place Do not place hot cookware on the glass cooktop on some models 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 multi purpose 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 multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher H SINRBS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING E mer
17. ou may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more any brand Plus there s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered You can rest easy knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U S toll free at 800 626 2224 for more information All brands covered up to 20 years old in the continental U S Please place in envelope and mail to General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P O Box 34070 Louisville KY 40232 4070 Le Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us We are proud to have you as a customer Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment Complete and mail your Consumer After mailing the registration Read your Owner s Manual carefully Product Ownership below store this It will help you Registration today document in a safe operate your new Have the peace of place It contains appliance properly mind of knowing we can contact you in will need should the unlikely event of you require service mation call the a safety modification Our s
18. rgent mineral oil or cooking oil Control Knobs Clean up spatters with a damp cloth Remove heavier soil with warm soapy water Do not use abrasives of any kind on the control panel Burner Assembly The burner assemblies should be washed regularly and of course after spillovers Turn all controls off before removing burner parts The burner grates burner heads and burner caps can be removed for easy cleaning Removing them gives you access to the burner bowls The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed beyond the surface of the burner bowl When cleaning the burner bowl be careful not to snag the electrode of the spark igniter with your cleaning cloth Damage to the igniter could occur To avoid snagging a cloth on the spark igniter leave the burner heads in place when Cleaning the burner bowls Be careful not to push in any cooktop controls while cleaning the burner bowls A slight electrical shock might result which could cause you to knock over hot cookware 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 The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning To remove a knob pull it straight off the stem Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak Wash burner parts with an all purpose non abrasive cleaner a
19. s they may melt if left too close to the vent on or near your cooktop Keep all plastics away from the surface Don t use aluminum foil to line burner burners bowls Misuse could result in a fire hazard If you smell gas turn off the gas to the or damage to the cooktop cooktop and call a qualified service Do not cover or block the area around the technician Never use an open flame to cooktop knobs This area must be kept locate a leak clear for proper ventilation and burner To avoid the possibility of a burn always be performance certain that the controls for all burners are Clean only parts listed in this Owner s at the off position and all grates are cool Manual 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 eS 7 COOK M EAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY o N 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 8 LP CONVERSION KIT Your cooktop is shipped from the factory set to operate only with Natural Gas 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 H Vly D Read and follow this Safety Informat
20. uch 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 sementes SUOIPNUJSI Ou perO Rinse well Polish with a dry cloth Glass Cooktop on some models To keep the cooktop looking its best wipe up any spills as they occur This will keep them from burning on and becoming more difficult to remove As soon as the cooktop is cool wash the glass surface with a cloth moistened with warm soapy water rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth You can use any liquid household detergent Stainless Steel on some models Clean with warm sudsy water a stainless steel cleaner such as Kleen King or an all purpose liquid or spray cleaner Always scrub in the direction of the grain Rinse thoroughly with a sponge or cloth and clean water Dry with a soft clean cloth Do not use a soap filled steel wool pad it will scratch the surface Do not use abrasive materials such as metal pads cleansing powder and scouring pads they may Scratch the surface Do not use harsh chemicals such as bleach or chemical oven cleaners CAUTION Do not cook on or clean a broken or cracked cooktop C
21. uct caused by accident fire floods Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used cea Oro for other than the intended purpose or used Incidental or consequential damage to personal commercially property caused by possible defects with this appliance 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 states Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 15 H Service Telephone Numbers 16 GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 The GE Answer Center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away Special Needs Service 800 626 2000 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 GE offers free of charge a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility Service Contracts 800 626 2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial d
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