GE JGP989 Support Question
GE JGP989 Support Question
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Question posted by isolrja on September 8th, 2012
Igniter Problems Model Jgp989bc4bb
IGNITERS ON THE TWO FRONT BURNERS SPARK APPROXIMATELY EVERY 5 SECONDS WHEN THE BURNERS ARE ON OR OFF. ALL BURNERS ARE IN THEIR CORRECT POSITIONS.
BURNERS AND CAPS ARE CLEAN
BURNERS CAN BE TURNED ON OR OFF AS USUAL BUT THE SPARKING CONTIUNES.
RUSSELL A.
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Related GE JGP989 Manual Pages
Owners Manual - Page 1
...Downdraft Vent System . .10 Features 8 Gas Surface Burners . . . . .9 Using Your Cooktop . . . .10
Care and Cleaning
Burner Assemblies . . . . .11 Burner Caps and Heads . .11 Burner... & 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...
Owners Manual - Page 3
...burner performance. s Locate the cooktop out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to repair or replace any part of your cooktop unless it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packaging material ignite... stand or hang on the cooktop. s Be sure your cooktop is correctly adjusted by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels. Cleaning solutions and spillovers could be...
Owners Manual - Page 4
...
high heat.
Turn the controls off at
s Do not let cooking grease or other hidden utilities. WARNING: NEVER use the cooktop as a space heater to
children should not be ignited if brought in the vicinity of food being prepared.
Don't leave the cooktop unattended
s Do not place hot cookware on or
C. burner parts in use...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... use only CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and the CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Pad to remove all instructions and warnings on some models)
Use care when touching the glass cooktop surface.
s Do not place or store items that you avoid wiping any surface areas until they have been turned off .
s Large scratches or impacts...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...both save cleaning time and...burner head.
s Always turn the fan on fire.
s Never leave the surface burners unattended at a high flame setting. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SURFACE BURNERS
Use proper pan size-avoid pans that can cause hot fat to contain the food properly.
s Do not leave any items on the cooktop.
Do not use the LITE position when igniting...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... Lighting a Gas Burner
s Make sure all the burners spark. Push the control knob down and turn it to disassemble or clean around any burner. You will give the best simmer results. Do not attempt to the LITE position. It can light the gas surface burners on a gas burner should match the cookware you reduce heat. The flame size on your model.
Surface burners in...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... downdraft vent system. Turn ...cooktop cooking (saucepans, coffee and tea pots). Combination metal skillets usually work satisfactorily if they are two types of the burner flames may cause the burner to carbon monoxide levels above allowable current standards.
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
Using your sealed gas burners...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... cooktop. CAUTION: Do not operate the burner without all times for 20-30 minutes. After cleaning, make sure the notch in place. Lift off when cool. Replace the caps on food, soak the burner heads in hot, soapy water and rinse with a plastic scouring pad to aid reassembly. Grate Electrode
Burner cap Burner head Burner base
Sealed Burner Assemblies
Turn all the burners spark...
Owners Manual - Page 15
... codes, or in the vicinity of this cooktop must be installed by the cooktop up to this Owner's Manual. Installation
Gas Downdraft
Instructions Cooktop
If you should follow.
Refer to 200°F.
• Avoid placing cabinets above the cooktop.
• If cabinets are placed above the cooktop, allow a minimum clearance of 30″ between the cooking surface and...
Owners Manual - Page 16
...
Vent Filter roll) • Vent grille
• Vent filter • Vent grille gasket • Cleaning cream • Scrub sponge or scraper
(on some 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 •...
Owners Manual - Page 17
...; Ductwork to suit the installation For rigid connection: • Shut-off valve • Union • Pipe fittings as gas
supply line)
30″ COOKTOP (DIMENSIONS FOR REFERENCE ONLY)
Unit shown fully assembled.
217⁄8″ 22″
297⁄8″
21⁄4″
201⁄2″
Unit must be ...
Owners Manual - Page 18
... be at least 30″ wide.
Installation Instructions
CABINET PREPARATION
1 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
Positioning the cooktop
The cooktop is used above the cooktop unit, if possible...downdraft system with that is less than 30″, the cabinet bottom must be at least 3/16″ thick, covered with a flame retardant millboard at least 1/4″ thick, or gypsum board at least 30...
Owners Manual - Page 20
... for the "Number Used" of straight duct used. For satisfactory performance, the duct run possible, with damper 27 ft. ft.
x ( ) =
ft.
6″ round
wall cap
with any downdraft cooktop.
†Measure and list feet of each type. x ( ) =
ft. Subtotal Column 2 =
ft.
x ( ) =
ft.
31⁄4″ x 10″
90° elbow 16 ft. Installation...
Owners Manual - Page 21
... standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the American Society for your installation. Step 2: Find the approximate intersection point of ductwork has approximately 265 CFM. Downdraft Cooktop Exhaust Blower CFM
450
Air Flow (CFM)
400
350 300
250
200 150
100 50
00
25
50
75
100
125
150...
Owners Manual - Page 23
... the regulator, the inlet pressure must be connected in series with the manifold of the cooktop and must remain in gas downdraft cooktop features pilotless electric ignition for energy savings and reliability.
If the regulator is properly grounded and has correct polarity.
IMPORTANT: (Please read carefully.) FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED. Where...
Owners Manual - Page 30
... the downdraft opening .
Check for proper ignition:
• Push in the burner head is flushed out of the cooktop.
• Carefully place the vent grille onto the gasket on the correct size burner.
There is one small (A), two medium (B) and one control knob and turn to LITE position.
• The igniter will spark and the burner will cease sparking when the burner is...
Owners Manual - Page 31
... natural
Normal for LP gas gas
• See Care and cleaning of the cooktop section.
31 Burner parts not replaced correctly. ge.com
Problem Water won't boil
Possible Causes
Burners have yellow or yellow-tipped flames
The combustion quality of soil. A-Yellow flames B-Yellow tips C-Soft blue flames Call for service on cooktop is turned off OFF position.
• Remove knob...
Owners Manual - Page 32
... other position, it is hot.
Turn on the hot cooktop.
• See the Glass surface-potential for permanent damage section in and then turn from exterior wall cap. • Check exterior wall cap damper door for service... House too airtight.
Cookware has been slid across the cooktop surface.
• Scratches are clean before next use.
or power turned off...
Owners Manual - Page 34
..., detach and return the form below , store this document in a safe place. Model Number
Serial Number
Important: If you operate your product is 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
...3
Read your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today. Model Number
Serial Number
First Name
Mr. s
Ms. s
Mrs. s
Miss s
Street Address
Last Name...
Owners Manual - Page 35
...Replacement of house fuses or resetting of the original purchase
A replacement glass cooktop if it is not available, you may also have serial number and model number available when calling for home use within the USA.
If the .... During this Limited Warranty.
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
GE Gas Cooktop Warranty.
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