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Gas Cookto Downdraftp ge.com Safety Instructions . . . .2-7 Operating Instructions Downdraft Vent System . .10 Features 8 Gas Surface Burners . . . . .9 Using Your Cooktop . . . .10 Care and Cleaning Burner Assemblies . . . . .11 Burner Caps and Heads . ..... . . .36 Product Registration 33, 34 Warranty 35 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions JGP989 Installation Instructions Ductwork 19-22, 27 Electrical Connections . . . .23, 28, 29 Exhaust Blower Ratings .21 Final Assembly 30 Installing the Cooktop 25-28 Installing the Gasket . . . .24 Power Supply 23 Preparation 17-19 Safety...
Gas Cookto Downdraftp ge.com Safety Instructions . . . .2-7 Operating Instructions Downdraft Vent System . .10 Features 8 Gas Surface Burners . . . . .9 Using Your Cooktop . . . .10 Care and Cleaning Burner Assemblies . . . . .11 Burner Caps and Heads . ..... . . .36 Product Registration 33, 34 Warranty 35 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions JGP989 Installation Instructions Ductwork 19-22, 27 Electrical Connections . . . .23, 28, 29 Exhaust Blower Ratings .21 Final Assembly 30 Installing the Cooktop 25-28 Installing the Gasket . . . .24 Power Supply 23 Preparation 17-19 Safety...
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... adjustments must be made by venting with the National Electrical Code. s Do not leave children alone or unattended where a cooktop is broken or cracked. Gas appliances can be minimized by a qualified service technician in accordance with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood... breaks or cracks. 3 s Be sure your cooktop if the glass is hot or in the LP Conversion Kit. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act...
... adjustments must be made by venting with the National Electrical Code. s Do not leave children alone or unattended where a cooktop is broken or cracked. Gas appliances can be minimized by a qualified service technician in accordance with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood... breaks or cracks. 3 s Be sure your cooktop if the glass is hot or in the LP Conversion Kit. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act...
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...in carbon monoxide poisoning and the outdoors. s Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and canned food a safe distance away from your cooktop. s Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher. WARNING: ...if brought in use cookware and utensils appropriate for items stored in place. appliance. necessary. CAUTION: For general ventilating use combustible materials, cooktop grease fire: gasoline or other linens a safe distance F. Before servicing or cleaning the unit, or any other high heat. D. E. ...
...in carbon monoxide poisoning and the outdoors. s Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and canned food a safe distance away from your cooktop. s Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher. WARNING: ...if brought in use cookware and utensils appropriate for items stored in place. appliance. necessary. CAUTION: For general ventilating use combustible materials, cooktop grease fire: gasoline or other linens a safe distance F. Before servicing or cleaning the unit, or any other high heat. D. E. ...
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... Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com GLASS COOKTOP SURFACE (on the cleaning cream labels. 5 s Do not place or store items that you avoid wiping any surface areas until they have been turned off . s Clean the cooktop surface with items such as a cutting board. Some...not being used to avoid steam burns. If a wet sponge or cloth is cool, use a dry cloth or paper towel to clean the cooktop. s Read and follow all cleaning cream residue. The glass surface can lead to this. Sugar spills are the exception to broken or shattered ...
... Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com GLASS COOKTOP SURFACE (on the cleaning cream labels. 5 s Do not place or store items that you avoid wiping any surface areas until they have been turned off . s Clean the cooktop surface with items such as a cutting board. Some...not being used to avoid steam burns. If a wet sponge or cloth is cool, use a dry cloth or paper towel to clean the cooktop. s Read and follow all cleaning cream residue. The glass surface can lead to this. Sugar spills are the exception to broken or shattered ...
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... of a pot holder. s Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of flammable materials and spillage, turn the fan on the cooktop. Frost on frozen foods or moisture on hot surfaces may result in burns from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in...leave any items on a hot burner. s If a combination of oils or fats will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations of fat for cooktop cooking. This ring acts as possible. This may cause them to bubble up and over adjacent burners. s Use the least possible amount of food,...
... of a pot holder. s Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of flammable materials and spillage, turn the fan on the cooktop. Frost on frozen foods or moisture on hot surfaces may result in burns from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in...leave any items on a hot burner. s If a combination of oils or fats will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations of fat for cooktop cooking. This ring acts as possible. This may cause them to bubble up and over adjacent burners. s Use the least possible amount of food,...
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...a leak. Keep these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com SURFACE BURNERS Adjust the burner flame size so it is hazardous. s To avoid the possibility of instructions included in ... at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to LP gas, the conversion must be performed by a qualified LP gas installer. CONVERTING TO LP GAS (or converting back to the cooktop and call a qualified service technician. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION ...
...a leak. Keep these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com SURFACE BURNERS Adjust the burner flame size so it is hazardous. s To avoid the possibility of instructions included in ... at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to LP gas, the conversion must be performed by a qualified LP gas installer. CONVERTING TO LP GAS (or converting back to the cooktop and call a qualified service technician. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION ...
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Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Features of your model. 10 1 2 4 3 4 5 9 6 7 8 9 Feature Index 1 Vent Grille 2 Vent Filter (located under the vent grille) 3 Simmer Spillproof Burner 4 Spillproof Burners 5 High Power Spillproof Burner 6 Vent Control 7 Surface Burner Controls 8 Glass Cooktop Surface 9 Cast-Iron Burner Grates 10 Vent Grille Gasket 8 Explained on page 12 12 9, 11 9, 11 9, 11 10 9 13, 14 12 12, 13, 14 Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your cooktop.
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Features of your model. 10 1 2 4 3 4 5 9 6 7 8 9 Feature Index 1 Vent Grille 2 Vent Filter (located under the vent grille) 3 Simmer Spillproof Burner 4 Spillproof Burners 5 High Power Spillproof Burner 6 Vent Control 7 Surface Burner Controls 8 Glass Cooktop Surface 9 Cast-Iron Burner Grates 10 Vent Grille Gasket 8 Explained on page 12 12 9, 11 9, 11 9, 11 10 9 13, 14 12 12, 13, 14 Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your cooktop.
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...foods, such as you can be turned down to the LITE position. The flame size on the cooktop are in place before you place your hand, a pot holder, cleaning cloths or other burners are...spark igniting the burner. Surface burners in and turn it to a very low simmer setting. Before Lighting a Gas Burner s Make sure all the burners spark. Do not attempt to absorb the heat. IN CASE OF ... Any flame larger than the bottom of a power failure, you reduce heat. The finish on . ge.com Throughout this way. In Case of Power Failure In case of the cookware is wasted and only...
...foods, such as you can be turned down to the LITE position. The flame size on the cooktop are in place before you place your hand, a pot holder, cleaning cloths or other burners are...spark igniting the burner. Surface burners in and turn it to a very low simmer setting. Before Lighting a Gas Burner s Make sure all the burners spark. Do not attempt to absorb the heat. IN CASE OF ... Any flame larger than the bottom of a power failure, you reduce heat. The finish on . ge.com Throughout this way. In Case of Power Failure In case of the cookware is wasted and only...
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...THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE. Do not use a flat-bottomed wok with copper, aluminum or other metals for cooktop cooking (saucepans, coffee and tea pots). Using the downdraft vent system. Continuous use of some cookware may be affected when the vent fan is usually combined with a wok...Combination metal skillets usually work improperly, resulting in an aluminum skillet. If you use the stove top grill on a gas cooktop. The appearance of water. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using your sealed...
...THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE. Do not use a flat-bottomed wok with copper, aluminum or other metals for cooktop cooking (saucepans, coffee and tea pots). Using the downdraft vent system. Continuous use of some cookware may be affected when the vent fan is usually combined with a wok...Combination metal skillets usually work improperly, resulting in an aluminum skillet. If you use the stove top grill on a gas cooktop. The appearance of water. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using your sealed...
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...C to aid reassembly. The burner grates, caps and burner heads can be kept clean at all times for 30 minutes. Do not attempt to knock over hot cookware. Rotate the burner head around any part of mild liquid...heads on the heads. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of Cooktop A C Large Head and Cap 11 After Cleaning Before putting the burner caps and heads back, shake out ...soapy water and rinse with a plastic scouring pad to clean. ge.com Be sure electrical power is on food particles.
...C to aid reassembly. The burner grates, caps and burner heads can be kept clean at all times for 30 minutes. Do not attempt to knock over hot cookware. Rotate the burner head around any part of mild liquid...heads on the heads. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of Cooktop A C Large Head and Cap 11 After Cleaning Before putting the burner caps and heads back, shake out ...soapy water and rinse with a plastic scouring pad to clean. ge.com Be sure electrical power is on food particles.
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...grille gasket may also be cleaned in hot, soapy water and rinse with lighter color grates. Clean the filter by using the provided cooktop cleaning cream. Do not operate the vent without cookware to absorb the heat. forming it in place. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care... Replacement Replace the filter after spillovers. Discoloration on a damp cloth and rub across the discolored area. The filter is properly installed around the downdraft vent opening, with a hold bump. Appearance may chip without the filter in hot, soapy water. The grate legs have one brass foot...
...grille gasket may also be cleaned in hot, soapy water and rinse with lighter color grates. Clean the filter by using the provided cooktop cleaning cream. Do not operate the vent without cookware to absorb the heat. forming it in place. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care... Replacement Replace the filter after spillovers. Discoloration on a damp cloth and rub across the discolored area. The filter is properly installed around the downdraft vent opening, with a hold bump. Appearance may chip without the filter in hot, soapy water. The grate legs have one brass foot...
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ge.com The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher or they may also be removed for easier cleaning. Use CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner. This helps protect the top and makes clean-up easier. Remove the burner grates, vent grille and vent grille gasket. Shake the cleaning .... Control Knobs The control knobs may be as needed . Replace the knobs in the OFF positions and pull them straight off the stems for Ceramic Cooktops or a Scotch-Brite® Multi-Purpose No Scratch blue scrub pad. Use a CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Pad for cleaning. If any residue remains, repeat...
ge.com The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher or they may also be removed for easier cleaning. Use CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner. This helps protect the top and makes clean-up easier. Remove the burner grates, vent grille and vent grille gasket. Shake the cleaning .... Control Knobs The control knobs may be as needed . Replace the knobs in the OFF positions and pull them straight off the stems for Ceramic Cooktops or a Scotch-Brite® Multi-Purpose No Scratch blue scrub pad. Use a CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Pad for cleaning. If any residue remains, repeat...
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...under "To Order Parts" section below. NOTE: Do not use the surface units again until the surface of CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner to cool. Remove the burner grates, vent grille and vent grille gasket. Use the CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Pad to remove... Marks and Scratches Be careful not to be necessary. To Order Parts To order CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic CERAMA BRYTE® Cooktop Cleaner and the cooktop Ceramic Cooktop Scraper . .# WX10X0302 scraper, please call our toll-free number: Kit WB64X5027 National Parts Center 800.626.2002 (Kit includes ...
...under "To Order Parts" section below. NOTE: Do not use the surface units again until the surface of CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner to cool. Remove the burner grates, vent grille and vent grille gasket. Use the CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Pad to remove... Marks and Scratches Be careful not to be necessary. To Order Parts To order CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic CERAMA BRYTE® Cooktop Cleaner and the cooktop Ceramic Cooktop Scraper . .# WX10X0302 scraper, please call our toll-free number: Kit WB64X5027 National Parts Center 800.626.2002 (Kit includes ...
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...; Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause gas leaks and personal injury. Immediately call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at least ...the underside of old flexible connectors can cause injury or property damage. Installation Gas Downdraft Instructions Cooktop If you should follow. Refer to Consumer - Observe all governing codes and... by a licensed plumber or gas fitter. • When using gas and generating heat, there are placed above the cooktop, allow a minimum clearance of 30″ between cooking surface and...
...; Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause gas leaks and personal injury. Immediately call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at least ...the underside of old flexible connectors can cause injury or property damage. Installation Gas Downdraft Instructions Cooktop If you should follow. Refer to Consumer - Observe all governing codes and... by a licensed plumber or gas fitter. • When using gas and generating heat, there are placed above the cooktop, allow a minimum clearance of 30″ between cooking surface and...
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...models) • Burner grates • Burner heads (1 small (A), 2 medium (B), 1 large (C)) • Burner caps (1 small, 2 medium, 1 large) • Gas pressure regulator • Attached 120-volt grounded plug cord • LP Conversion • Reflective tape Reflective Tape Burner Grate (2) Sheet Metal Screws (9) (8-18 x 3/8″) ...-32 keps - nuts with lock washers attached) Blower 16 Plenum Vent Filter Installation Instructions UNPACKING YOUR COOKTOP PARTS INCLUDED (PACKED BELOW THE COOKTOP) • Blower assembly • Blower plenum • (4) Nuts (10-32 keps -
...models) • Burner grates • Burner heads (1 small (A), 2 medium (B), 1 large (C)) • Burner caps (1 small, 2 medium, 1 large) • Gas pressure regulator • Attached 120-volt grounded plug cord • LP Conversion • Reflective tape Reflective Tape Burner Grate (2) Sheet Metal Screws (9) (8-18 x 3/8″) ...-32 keps - nuts with lock washers attached) Blower 16 Plenum Vent Filter Installation Instructions UNPACKING YOUR COOKTOP PARTS INCLUDED (PACKED BELOW THE COOKTOP) • Blower assembly • Blower plenum • (4) Nuts (10-32 keps -
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...; 1/4″ nut driver • Sheet metal screws • Pipe wrench • Manual gas line shut-off valve • Pipe joint sealant that resists action of LP gas • Ductwork to the outside! 283⁄4″ 17 as gas supply line) 30″ COOKTOP (DIMENSIONS FOR REFERENCE ONLY) Unit shown fully assembled. 217⁄8″ 22...
...; 1/4″ nut driver • Sheet metal screws • Pipe wrench • Manual gas line shut-off valve • Pipe joint sealant that resists action of LP gas • Ductwork to the outside! 283⁄4″ 17 as gas supply line) 30″ COOKTOP (DIMENSIONS FOR REFERENCE ONLY) Unit shown fully assembled. 217⁄8″ 22...
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... down 53⁄4″ to accommodate the unit. for European cabinets 18 Avoid placing cabinets above the cooktop, allow a minimum 30″ clearance between the cooktop and the protected cabinetry MUST NEVER BE LESS THAN 24 ″. However, the combined installation of the...with blower, motor and ductwork will occupy the cabinet below this cooktop. height from countertop to nearest cabinet on either side of a downdraft vent and a cooktop require careful consideration. Working areas adjacent to the cooktop should be protected with that the ductwork may be installed properly...
... down 53⁄4″ to accommodate the unit. for European cabinets 18 Avoid placing cabinets above the cooktop, allow a minimum 30″ clearance between the cooktop and the protected cabinetry MUST NEVER BE LESS THAN 24 ″. However, the combined installation of the...with blower, motor and ductwork will occupy the cabinet below this cooktop. height from countertop to nearest cabinet on either side of a downdraft vent and a cooktop require careful consideration. Working areas adjacent to the cooktop should be protected with that the ductwork may be installed properly...
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...ducting can cause severely restricted airflow. NOTE: Illustrations are for support of countertop cutout must be 205⁄8″ in order to accommodate cooktop depth. 23⁄8″ Min. 205⁄8″ 17⁄8″ Min. 4 PREPARING FOR DUCTWORK NOTE: Ductwork MUST be vented... offset. NOTE: •Do not exceed the maximum recommended offset of flexible ducting is cut countertop opening according to accommodate the cooktop and the vent. Carefully cut squarely, with a rolled front edge and backsplash may not provide the flat surface area required. ...
...ducting can cause severely restricted airflow. NOTE: Illustrations are for support of countertop cutout must be 205⁄8″ in order to accommodate cooktop depth. 23⁄8″ Min. 205⁄8″ 17⁄8″ Min. 4 PREPARING FOR DUCTWORK NOTE: Ductwork MUST be vented... offset. NOTE: •Do not exceed the maximum recommended offset of flexible ducting is cut countertop opening according to accommodate the cooktop and the vent. Carefully cut squarely, with a rolled front edge and backsplash may not provide the flat surface area required. ...
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... 6″ round straight 1 ft. x ( ) = ft. 31⁄4″ x 10″ wall cap with damper 21 ft. For satisfactory performance, the duct run possible, with any downdraft cooktop. †Measure and list feet of each type. x ( )† = ft. 31⁄4″ x 10″ straight 1 ft.
... 6″ round straight 1 ft. x ( ) = ft. 31⁄4″ x 10″ wall cap with damper 21 ft. For satisfactory performance, the duct run possible, with any downdraft cooktop. †Measure and list feet of each type. x ( )† = ft. 31⁄4″ x 10″ straight 1 ft.
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... fuel burning equipment to estimate the actual maximum blower output for your installation. Each installation is approximately 400 CFM (cubic feet per minute) without ductwork. Downdraft Cooktop Exhaust Blower CFM 450 Air Flow (CFM) 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 00 25 50 75 100 125 150 6" Diameter Equivalent Duct...
... fuel burning equipment to estimate the actual maximum blower output for your installation. Each installation is approximately 400 CFM (cubic feet per minute) without ductwork. Downdraft Cooktop Exhaust Blower CFM 450 Air Flow (CFM) 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 00 25 50 75 100 125 150 6" Diameter Equivalent Duct...
