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... box 5" MIN. clearance to side wall from cut -out 1-3/4 " MIN. Installation Information: Before installing, consult installation instructions [Pub. Units are furnished with cabinet structure at front For answers to cabinet 1-3/4 " MIN. below countertop Cut should not interfere with a 48" flexible armored cable. No. 31-0978] packed with product for current dimensional data. 21-1/2 17-1/8 Cooktop 3-1/4 20-1/8 16-1/8 2-3/4 Required 13" MAX. JP256BM/WM GE® 21" Electric Radiant Cooktop Dimensions and Specifications (in inches...
... box 5" MIN. clearance to side wall from cut -out 1-3/4 " MIN. Installation Information: Before installing, consult installation instructions [Pub. Units are furnished with cabinet structure at front For answers to cabinet 1-3/4 " MIN. below countertop Cut should not interfere with a 48" flexible armored cable. No. 31-0978] packed with product for current dimensional data. 21-1/2 17-1/8 Cooktop 3-1/4 20-1/8 16-1/8 2-3/4 Required 13" MAX. JP256BM/WM GE® 21" Electric Radiant Cooktop Dimensions and Specifications (in inches...
Quick Specs
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...; 21" Electric Radiant Cooktop Features and Benefits • Compact Cooktop - Smaller cooktop is active and hot, adding convenience and safe caution • Heating Element "On" Light - A smooth cooktop surface makes cleaning quick and easy • Ribbon Heating Elements - White Hi 8 6 4 2 Hi Lo Hot Surface 8 6 4 2 Lo on Si mmer 1 2 3 Hi 6 7 6 4 5 JP256BMBB Specification Created 6/10 321355 Provide powerful heat beneath a smooth glass surface to ensure even heat and fast warm-up times • 6"/9" Dual Heating Element • Simmer Option - Black • Model...
...; 21" Electric Radiant Cooktop Features and Benefits • Compact Cooktop - Smaller cooktop is active and hot, adding convenience and safe caution • Heating Element "On" Light - A smooth cooktop surface makes cleaning quick and easy • Ribbon Heating Elements - White Hi 8 6 4 2 Hi Lo Hot Surface 8 6 4 2 Lo on Si mmer 1 2 3 Hi 6 7 6 4 5 JP256BMBB Specification Created 6/10 321355 Provide powerful heat beneath a smooth glass surface to ensure even heat and fast warm-up times • 6"/9" Dual Heating Element • Simmer Option - Black • Model...
Use and Care Manual
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... stand on any service, disconnect the cooktop power supply at the household distribution panel by a qualified technician in this appliance only for warming or heating the room. Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Do not use . s Do not attempt to reach items could cause burns. Turn the controls off the circuit breaker. Smother a flaming pan on . If you the location of your safety...
... stand on any service, disconnect the cooktop power supply at the household distribution panel by a qualified technician in this appliance only for warming or heating the room. Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Do not use . s Do not attempt to reach items could cause burns. Turn the controls off the circuit breaker. Smother a flaming pan on . If you the location of your safety...
Use and Care Manual
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... in color. s Always turn the surface element control to cover the surface element heating element. s Use proper pan size-select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to off before heating, or as fats melt slowly. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. s Never try to burn even though they are suitable for cooktop cooking; s Keep the hood and grease filters clean to maintain good venting and to these...
... in color. s Always turn the surface element control to cover the surface element heating element. s Use proper pan size-select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to off before heating, or as fats melt slowly. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. s Never try to burn even though they are suitable for cooktop cooking; s Keep the hood and grease filters clean to maintain good venting and to these...
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... pan. s After cleaning, use . s Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned OFF. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 4 The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off position and the entire glass surface is in use a dry cloth or paper towel to a hot surface. s Do not operate the glass surface elements...
... pan. s After cleaning, use . s Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned OFF. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 4 The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off position and the entire glass surface is in use a dry cloth or paper towel to a hot surface. s Do not operate the glass surface elements...
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... cooktop. SURFACE C;;;O;;O;;K;;;I ;;N;;;;G Do not slide cookware across the cooktop because it may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking, indicating the control is used for an unlimited number of new parts and insulating materials and will remove this manual, features and appearance may leave an iridescent film on when the element is caused by the heating of heat settings. It is hot to continue cooking. To avoid overcooking, remove pans from your model...
... cooktop. SURFACE C;;;O;;O;;K;;;I ;;N;;;;G Do not slide cookware across the cooktop because it may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking, indicating the control is used for an unlimited number of new parts and insulating materials and will remove this manual, features and appearance may leave an iridescent film on when the element is caused by the heating of heat settings. It is hot to continue cooking. To avoid overcooking, remove pans from your model...
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... Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Dual Surface Element (on some models) The left front surface element has 2 cooking sizes to select from getting too hot. Push in and turn the control knob to . The temperature limiter may cycle the elements off -center. s The pan bottom is no pan on the element. To use the large surface element, turn the SELECTOR knob to the desired setting. To use the small surface element, turn the SELECTOR knob to the desired setting. All radiant surface elements...
... Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Dual Surface Element (on some models) The left front surface element has 2 cooking sizes to select from getting too hot. Push in and turn the control knob to . The temperature limiter may cycle the elements off -center. s The pan bottom is no pan on the element. To use the large surface element, turn the SELECTOR knob to the desired setting. To use the small surface element, turn the SELECTOR knob to the desired setting. All radiant surface elements...
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... may scratch the glass ceramic cooktop. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Use flat-bottomed woks on the surface elements. The following information will help you use woks with smooth porcelain enamel, since it is recommended. Stainless Steel: recommended Aluminum: heavyweight recommended Good conductivity. Because of the surface element. Use pans that you choose cookware which will not heat on the glass cooktop. s Some special cooking procedures require specific cookware such as the surface element to the glass cooktop and leave...
... may scratch the glass ceramic cooktop. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Use flat-bottomed woks on the surface elements. The following information will help you use woks with smooth porcelain enamel, since it is recommended. Stainless Steel: recommended Aluminum: heavyweight recommended Good conductivity. Because of the surface element. Use pans that you choose cookware which will not heat on the glass cooktop. s Some special cooking procedures require specific cookware such as the surface element to the glass cooktop and leave...
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... surface element, use canners with flanged or rippled bottoms (often found in enamelware) because they don't make sure to make sure the prescribed boil or pressure levels are not recommended for good canning results. s After you must be maintained for fastest heating of large quantities of the cooktop. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of water. Make sure the knobs...
... surface element, use canners with flanged or rippled bottoms (often found in enamelware) because they don't make sure to make sure the prescribed boil or pressure levels are not recommended for good canning results. s After you must be maintained for fastest heating of large quantities of the cooktop. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of water. Make sure the knobs...
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... DO NOT heat the cooktop until it with CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and a paper towel. Heavy, Burned-On Residue Allow the cooktop to remove the residue. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Cleaning the glass cooktop. Apply a few drops of your cooktop after each spill. Use a dry cloth or paper towel to rinse. See instructions under "To Order Parts" section on the glass cooktop. No need to remove all residue...
... DO NOT heat the cooktop until it with CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and a paper towel. Heavy, Burned-On Residue Allow the cooktop to remove the residue. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Cleaning the glass cooktop. Apply a few drops of your cooktop after each spill. Use a dry cloth or paper towel to rinse. See instructions under "To Order Parts" section on the glass cooktop. No need to remove all residue...
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... Ceramic Cooktops WX10X350 Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 b. These marks are cooking high sugar mixtures such as jelly or fudge and have to slide pots and pans across your cooktop. Wearing an oven mitt: a. WARNING: Carefully check the bottom of the residue has been completely removed. Remove hot pans. If pots with paper towels. Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic Turn off all of pans for Ceramic Cooktops...
... Ceramic Cooktops WX10X350 Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 b. These marks are cooking high sugar mixtures such as jelly or fudge and have to slide pots and pans across your cooktop. Wearing an oven mitt: a. WARNING: Carefully check the bottom of the residue has been completely removed. Remove hot pans. If pots with paper towels. Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic Turn off all of pans for Ceramic Cooktops...
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... improper installation is not covered under warranty. Keep these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to Installer - Save these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - WARNING - MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED Junction Box Wire Nuts TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Pencil Phillips-Head Screwdriver Saber Saw 1/4″ Nut Driver 1/8″ Drill Bit & Electric or Hand Drill Ruler or Straightedge PARTS INCLUDED Safety Glasses Foam Tape 2 Hold-Down Brackets 6 Hex-Head Screws (4 required...
... improper installation is not covered under warranty. Keep these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to Installer - Save these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - WARNING - MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED Junction Box Wire Nuts TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Pencil Phillips-Head Screwdriver Saber Saw 1/4″ Nut Driver 1/8″ Drill Bit & Electric or Hand Drill Ruler or Straightedge PARTS INCLUDED Safety Glasses Foam Tape 2 Hold-Down Brackets 6 Hex-Head Screws (4 required...
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... the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC). Cabinet installation above the surface units should be supplied with natural light during the day. • Always disconnect the electrical service to aluminum. In Canada, you must conform to aluminum. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS This appliance must use special UL approved connectors for joining copper to the cooktop before beginning installation. The cooktop conduit wiring is not needed for your cooktop is located. A white (neutral) wire is approved for copper wire connection only...
... the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC). Cabinet installation above the surface units should be supplied with natural light during the day. • Always disconnect the electrical service to aluminum. In Canada, you must conform to aluminum. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS This appliance must use special UL approved connectors for joining copper to the cooktop before beginning installation. The cooktop conduit wiring is not needed for your cooktop is located. A white (neutral) wire is approved for copper wire connection only...
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... electrical requirements.) F When installing your cooktop in your home, make sure the inside of the cooktop. IMPORTANT- Note to 200°F) generated by the cooktop. 14 D Make sure you have all literature, Owner's Manual, Installations, etc. IMPORTANT- Note- G Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and cabinets around the cooktop can withstand heat (up to Installer- Failure to leave these instructions completely and carefully. Keep these instructions for local inspector's use...
... electrical requirements.) F When installing your cooktop in your home, make sure the inside of the cooktop. IMPORTANT- Note to 200°F) generated by the cooktop. 14 D Make sure you have all literature, Owner's Manual, Installations, etc. IMPORTANT- Note- G Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and cabinets around the cooktop can withstand heat (up to Installer- Failure to leave these instructions completely and carefully. Keep these instructions for local inspector's use...
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.... from cutout to make a template when cutting the opening in the counter. 1-3/4″ MIN. depth of burns by reaching over a heated surface, the cooktop must be installed with the controls on the left or right side walls 16-1/8″ depth of countertop HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION WITH CONTROLS AT THE FRONT In this installation, countertops must be installed with the control knobs toward the front edge. 1-3/4″ MIN. clearance from countertop to...
.... from cutout to make a template when cutting the opening in the counter. 1-3/4″ MIN. depth of burns by reaching over a heated surface, the cooktop must be installed with the controls on the left or right side walls 16-1/8″ depth of countertop HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION WITH CONTROLS AT THE FRONT In this installation, countertops must be installed with the control knobs toward the front edge. 1-3/4″ MIN. clearance from countertop to...
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... the wall coverings, countertop and cabinets around the cooktop can withstand heat (up to side walls 20-1/8″ width of cutout 36 ″ Floor This cooktop is only approved for installation over a GE Undersink Dishwasher Model GSM2100. between cutout and the wall behind the cooktop 4-1/2″ MIN. The controls must withstand heat up to 200°F) generated by the cooktop. Installation Instructions PREPARING THE OPENING (CONT.) 4 OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES (cont .) INSTALLATION OVER A GE...
... the wall coverings, countertop and cabinets around the cooktop can withstand heat (up to side walls 20-1/8″ width of cutout 36 ″ Floor This cooktop is only approved for installation over a GE Undersink Dishwasher Model GSM2100. between cutout and the wall behind the cooktop 4-1/2″ MIN. The controls must withstand heat up to 200°F) generated by the cooktop. Installation Instructions PREPARING THE OPENING (CONT.) 4 OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES (cont .) INSTALLATION OVER A GE...
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... box. When connecting to a 3 conductor branch circuit, if local codes permit, connect the bare ground connector lead of the junction box. IMPORTANT: If the cooktop is connected to the corresponding leads in a mobile home, recreational vehicle or if local codes do not permit grounding through neutral. Installation Instructions INSTALLATION-ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS A When making the wire connections, use the entire length of the cabinet door. C Insert the wires from the cooktop...
... box. When connecting to a 3 conductor branch circuit, if local codes permit, connect the bare ground connector lead of the junction box. IMPORTANT: If the cooktop is connected to the corresponding leads in a mobile home, recreational vehicle or if local codes do not permit grounding through neutral. Installation Instructions INSTALLATION-ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS A When making the wire connections, use the entire length of the cabinet door. C Insert the wires from the cooktop...
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... aluminum wiring using special connectors designed and UL approved for connections to good wiring practice and local codes. 20 C Check that all items from the top of the cooktop surface. NOTE: Wire used, location and enclosure of appliance. The current carrying capacity of a conductor is rated at temperatures much higher than the temperature rating of the insulation around the wire. E See troubleshooting list. Verify that the circuit breaker...
... aluminum wiring using special connectors designed and UL approved for connections to good wiring practice and local codes. 20 C Check that all items from the top of the cooktop surface. NOTE: Wire used, location and enclosure of appliance. The current carrying capacity of a conductor is rated at temperatures much higher than the temperature rating of the insulation around the wire. E See troubleshooting list. Verify that the circuit breaker...
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... you may appear discolored with smooth bottoms. Tiny scratches are not removable but will not turn Cooktop controls improperly set for the surface element you call for replacement. Control knob will become less visible in . Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Before you are absolutely flat and match the diameter of the surface element selected. Review the chart on a model • This is hot. The surface may not need to minimize cycling.
... you may appear discolored with smooth bottoms. Tiny scratches are not removable but will not turn Cooktop controls improperly set for the surface element you call for replacement. Control knob will become less visible in . Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Before you are absolutely flat and match the diameter of the surface element selected. Review the chart on a model • This is hot. The surface may not need to minimize cycling.
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... glass cooktop caused by law. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of circuit breakers. This warranty is abused, misused, or used commercially. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of merchantability or fitness for service. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 27 To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). (In Canada...
... glass cooktop caused by law. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of circuit breakers. This warranty is abused, misused, or used commercially. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of merchantability or fitness for service. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 27 To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). (In Canada...