GE JGP319 User's Manual
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1. GE Appliances S SR QV CGE oF Built In Gas Owner s Manual JGP319 JGP320 y 4 Part No 164D2966P158 1 Pub No 49 8638 1 12 98 CG Cookt IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE I A The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to o NX 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 Vil 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 by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood 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 E Do not try to light any appliance E Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building2. E Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions E If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agencv or the gas supplier Congratulations You Are Now Partof The GE Family Safety Information Safety Precautions 4 5 Welcome to the GE family We re proud of our quality products and we are Surface Bumer 56 committed to providing dependable service You ll see it in this easy to use Owner s ii eit l Manual and you ll hear itin 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 Operating Instructions H H To Light a Bumer 7 GE amp You A Service Partnership pr e i COOKW AT rr 7 Ny is iP 2 IMPORTANTI A XU Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card o thatis packed with this product FOR YOUR RECORDS Care and Cleaning gt Write the model and serial numbers here AO O anaiai B Control Knobs 9 BUMS ivi 10 Air Adjustment 11 Yo
3. Use extreme caution when lighting bumers 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 Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you place your hand a pot holder cleaning cloths or other materials on them For safe handling of cookware never let the flame extend up the sides of the cookware Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookware is wasted and only serves to heat the handle 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 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 7 Care and cleaning of the cooktop Proper care and cleaning are important so your cooktop w
4. Be sure your cooktop is correctly adjusted by a qualified service technician or installer for the type of gas natural or LP which is to be used Your cooktop can be converted for use with either type of gas See Installation Instructions Model JGP319EP is factory adjusted for LP gas operation WARNING This conversion kit must be installed by a qualified service technician in accordance with the 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 E 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 E Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and canned food a safe distance away from your cooktop E Always keep combustible wall coverings curtains or drapes a safe distance from your cooktop E 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 E Teach children not to play with the controls or any other part of the cooktop E For your safety never use your appliance for warming or heating the
5. If the flames are yellow use pliers to open the air shutter more If thev 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 inch open end wrench to tighten the orifice hood bv turning in the LP direction to shorten and the Nat direction to lengthen 11 seamen toms SUOJMUJSUJ Oupedo Sy BUROOUS ENA 2N S Before You Call For Service Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the chart on this page V and you may not need to call for service Problem Bumers do not light Bumers have yellow or yellow tipped flames 12 Possible Causes Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet What To Do On models with electric ignition make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live properly grounded outlet Burner holes on the side or around the top of the burner may be clogged Remove the burners and clean them with a safety pin or paper clip Make sure you do not enlarge the holes Burners may not be fitted correctly onto the mounting brackets The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually
6. Remove the burners and reinstall them properly 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 TTT mm A Yellow flames B Yellow tips Call for service on outer cones Normal for LP gas C Soft blue flames Normal for natural gas y Sunerdo GLILIEEBD pue 212 Built In 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 partof 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 H Service trips to your home to teach you how to E Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit use the product breakers E Improper installation E Damage to the product caused by accident fire H Failure of the product if it is abused misused or ai used for other than the intended purpose or used E Incidental or consequential damage to personal commercially property caused by possible defects with this appliance This warranty is extend
7. because they will clog the burner openings and scratch the burners E If the holes become clogged clean them with a small safety pin or a small sewing needle E 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 E Before putting the burners back shake out excess water and dry them thoroughly by setting them in a warm oven for 30 minutes To replace burners 7 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 burner Inner cone of Air Adjustment An air adjustment shutter for each surface burner regulates the flow of air to the flame When the right amount of air 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 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 Rotate Air shutter
8. how to shut it ANN off if necessary E 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 E 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 E Plug your cooktop into a 120 volt grounded outlet only Do not remove the round grounding prong from the plug Ifin 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 Let the burner grates and other surfaces cool before touching them or leaving them where children can reach them E Be sure all packaging materials are removed from the cooktop before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packaging material ignite E Do not leave children alone or unattended where a cooktop is hot or in operation They could be seriously burned E Do not allow anyone to climb stand or hang on the cooktop HI
9. room ON B SAFETY PRECAUTIONS XS H Always keep dish towels dish cloths pot E Never clean the cooktop surface when it is 7 ANN holders and other linens a safe distance hot Some cleaners produce noxious fumes from your cooktop and wet cloths could cause steam burns if E Do not store flammable materials near tied ona botsuniace a cooktop E Never use the cooktop as a cutting board HI Do not store or use combustible materials E Do not use water on grease fires Never pick gasoline or other flammable vapors and up a flaming pan Turn the controls off liquids in the vicinity of this or any other Smother a flaming pan on a surface burner appliance 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 E Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate near the cooktop E Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering it with baking soda or if available by using a multi purpose dry E Do not clean the cooktop with flammable chemical or foam type fire extinguisher or volatile cleaning fluids E Do not operate the burner without all burner parts in place E Do not clean the cooktop when the appliance is in use Vs NI Je COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY o NS Cook meat and poultry thoroughly meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160 F and poultry N Ea gt L INTERNAL temperature of 180
10. F Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against oodborne illness SURFACE BURNERS s Use proper pan size avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped Select cookware having flat 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 L Always use the LITE position when igniting Use only dry pot holders moist or damp burners and make sure the burners have pot holders on hot surfaces may result in ignited burns from steam Do not let pot holders Never leave the surface burners come near open flames when lifting unattended at high flame settings cookware Do not use a towel or other Boilovers cause smoking and greasy bulky cloth in place of a pot holder Such spillovers that may catch on fire cloths can catch fire on a hot burner When using glass cookware make sure it is designed for cooktop cooking JIMNOS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING B ni so a ON L N A WARNING SURFACE BURNERS Adjust the top burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware Excessive flame is hazardous H To minimize the possibility of burns ignition of flammable ma
11. an two inches from the surface burner 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 ones SUOJMUJSUJ Oupedo S Sy BUROOUSI EOI 2N S earning al i g D Care and cleaning of the cooktop The holes in the burners must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and an even unhampered flame Shipping screws g A screw holds each of the burners in place to keep them from wobbling around during shipment Remove and discard the shipping screw 10 Cooktop Burners You should clean the burners routinely especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes Burners lift out for cleaning if the shipping screw was removed at installation To remove burners Remove shipping screw Air shutter Gas valve orifice Grasp burner head and tilt it to the right to release the two tabs from slots in the burner support A and B Lift the end of the burner assembly then pull away from the front of the range to free the air shutter from the gas valve orifice M To remove burned on food soak the burners in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water Soak the burner 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 E Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers
12. aning 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 To lower cooktop Carefully replace the support rod and 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 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 or cleansing powders 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 Do not use abrasive cleaners strong liquid cleaners or oven cleaners on the control panel they will damage the finish A 50 50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well Molded rib Spring clip Clear groove Control Knobs 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 like a handkerchief ora piece of string under and around the knob edge and pull up Wash knobs in soap and water but do not soak Avoid getting water down into the knob stem holes 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 wi
13. 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 Ifvou 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 16 Printed in LaFayette GA
14. ed 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 i Service Telephone Numbers 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 discount 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
15. fryer Wait until the fat is cool E When flaming foods are under the hood turn the fan off The fan if operating may spread the flames E Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop they may melt if left too close to the vent E Keep all plastics away from the surface burners E If 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 E To avoid the possibility of a burn always be certain that the controls for all burners are at the off position and all grates are cool before attempting to remove them HI Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on or near your cooktop E Don t use aluminum foil to line drip pans Misuse could result in a fire hazard or damage to the cooktop E Do not cover or block the area around the cooktop knobs This area must be kept clear for proper ventilation and burner performance HI Clean only parts listed in this Owner s Manual Read and follow this Safety Information carefully SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Using the cooktop burners Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking Never let the flame extend up the sides of the cookware U7 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
16. ill 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 cord plug from the electric outlet located on back wall below cooktop 9 ge al i g D Lift Up Cooktop Clean the area under the cooktop often Built up soil especially grease 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 offand 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 while cleaning Be sure to secure the cooktop support rod in the cooktop strike catch Porcelain Cooktop 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 Control Panel It s a good idea to wipe the control panel clean after each use of the cooktop Fora more thorough cle
17. terials and spillage turn cookware handles toward the side or back of the cooktop without extending over adjacent burners E Always turn the surface burner controls off before removing cookware E Carefully watch foods being fried at a high flame setting E Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats E Do not leave any items on the cooktop The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers which may cause them to burst H If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly E 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 E 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 ofthe pan IM 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 E Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point HI Never try to move a pan of hot fat especially a deep fat
18. th a cloth don t put them back on the cooktop wet When replacing the grates be sure they re positioned securely over the bumers 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 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 To replace knob locate the groove in each side of the knob stem One of the grooves contains a spring clip and the other groove is clear Locate the molded rib inside the knob Fit the molded rib into the clear groove on the knob stem 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 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 th
19. 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 Check to be sure the bumer you turn on is the one you want to use 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 How to Select Flame Size We recommend that you use a flat bottomed wok available at your local retail stores 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 Cookw are Aluminum Medium weight cookware is recommended because it heats guickly 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 heat very slowly 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
20. u can find them on a label located in the burner box under the cooktop Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 12 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 Customer Senice Y L ou ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call Warranty oc 15 For Service section If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips Service Telephone first you may not need to call for service at all Numbers Back Cover Ifyou 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 aweek JDINOS 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 WA SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GS Have the installer show you the location of the cooktop gas shut off valve and
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