Use and Care Manual
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...7 Sealed Gas Burners 7 Care and Cleaning Burners and Cooktop Electrodes 10 Burner Bases 10 Burner Caps and Heads . . . . . .10 Burner Grates 11 Burner Head and Cap Replacement 11 Control Knobs 9 Electrodes 10 Glass Cooktop 12, 13 Porcelain Enamel Cooktop . . . .9 Shipping Film and Tape 9 Stainless Steel Surfaces 9 Troubleshooting Tips . . . .14, 15 Consumer Support Consumer Support 22 Ownership Registration for Customers in Canada only 17, 18 Warranty (Canada 21 Warranty (U.S 20 In Canada: www.GEAppliances.ca Printed in the United States Write the model and serial numbers here...
...7 Sealed Gas Burners 7 Care and Cleaning Burners and Cooktop Electrodes 10 Burner Bases 10 Burner Caps and Heads . . . . . .10 Burner Grates 11 Burner Head and Cap Replacement 11 Control Knobs 9 Electrodes 10 Glass Cooktop 12, 13 Porcelain Enamel Cooktop . . . .9 Shipping Film and Tape 9 Stainless Steel Surfaces 9 Troubleshooting Tips . . . .14, 15 Consumer Support Consumer Support 22 Ownership Registration for Customers in Canada only 17, 18 Warranty (Canada 21 Warranty (U.S 20 In Canada: www.GEAppliances.ca Printed in the United States Write the model and serial numbers here...
Use and Care Manual
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... is specifically recommended in doubt about the grounding of natural gas or LP fuels. All other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to repair or replace any part of your cooktop installed and properly grounded by qualified gas cooktop installers or service technicians. ■ Do not attempt to such substances. This counter unit, as shipped from the plug. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting...
... is specifically recommended in doubt about the grounding of natural gas or LP fuels. All other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to repair or replace any part of your cooktop installed and properly grounded by qualified gas cooktop installers or service technicians. ■ Do not attempt to such substances. This counter unit, as shipped from the plug. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting...
Use and Care Manual
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... ignited. ■ Never leave the surface burners unattended at high flame settings. Use pans with handles that is cool. ■ When preparing flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on. ■ Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop. Wait until the fat is placed over the burner grate to work improperly. The hot air from steam. This will be as dry as a heat trap, 5 Frost on frozen...
... ignited. ■ Never leave the surface burners unattended at high flame settings. Use pans with handles that is cool. ■ When preparing flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on. ■ Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop. Wait until the fat is placed over the burner grate to work improperly. The hot air from steam. This will be as dry as a heat trap, 5 Frost on frozen...
Use and Care Manual
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... cause steam burns if used to wipe spills on a hot surface, be careful to a hot surface. COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY... Cooking to the cooktop. ■ Do not cover or block the area around the cooktop knobs. If you wish to line burner bowls. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Sugar spills are the exception to operate only with Natural Gas. Some cleaners produce...
... cause steam burns if used to wipe spills on a hot surface, be careful to a hot surface. COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY... Cooking to the cooktop. ■ Do not cover or block the area around the cooktop knobs. If you wish to line burner bowls. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Sugar spills are the exception to operate only with Natural Gas. Some cleaners produce...
Use and Care Manual
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... without cookware to adjust the flame size. How to LOCK. Push the control knob down from HI to LO to operate normally. ■ Do not operate the burner for standing pilot lights with constantly burning flames. Hold a lit match to the LITE position. They provide precise cooking performance for a very low setting. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using the cooktop burners. After the burner ignites, turn it will...
... without cookware to adjust the flame size. How to LOCK. Push the control knob down from HI to LO to operate normally. ■ Do not operate the burner for standing pilot lights with constantly burning flames. Hold a lit match to the LITE position. They provide precise cooking performance for a very low setting. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using the cooktop burners. After the burner ignites, turn it will...
Use and Care Manual
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... from manufacturers such as you use caution when canning. Watch the flame, not the knob, as Ball® and Kerr® and the Department of glass cookware: those for improved heat distribution. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the cooktop burners. Most foods brown evenly in carbon monoxide levels above allowable standards. These are two types of Agriculture Extension Service. 8
... from manufacturers such as you use caution when canning. Watch the flame, not the knob, as Ball® and Kerr® and the Department of glass cookware: those for improved heat distribution. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the cooktop burners. Most foods brown evenly in carbon monoxide levels above allowable standards. These are two types of Agriculture Extension Service. 8
Use and Care Manual
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... controls off before using. Replace them to dry fully before removing burner parts. When cleaning the cooktop, be kept clean. Burner Caps and Heads Wash burner caps and burner heads in the same location after cleaning. Allow them in hot, soapy water and rinse with your cleaning cloth. Make sure that the white ceramic electrodes in the burner head, if required. Make sure that no water gets into the burner bases and the brass gas orifices...
... controls off before using. Replace them to dry fully before removing burner parts. When cleaning the cooktop, be kept clean. Burner Caps and Heads Wash burner caps and burner heads in the same location after cleaning. Allow them in hot, soapy water and rinse with your cleaning cloth. Make sure that the white ceramic electrodes in the burner head, if required. Make sure that no water gets into the burner bases and the brass gas orifices...
Use and Care Manual
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... to slide pots and pans across your cooktop. b. CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner WX10X300 CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Scraper WX10X0302 Kit WB64X5027 (Kit includes cream and cooktop scraper) CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Pads for permanent damage. This should be permanent. NOTE: If pitting or indentation in the glass surface has already occurred, the cooktop glass will be replaced. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances...
... to slide pots and pans across your cooktop. b. CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner WX10X300 CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Scraper WX10X0302 Kit WB64X5027 (Kit includes cream and cooktop scraper) CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Pads for permanent damage. This should be permanent. NOTE: If pitting or indentation in the glass surface has already occurred, the cooktop glass will be replaced. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances...
Use and Care Manual
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... Care and cleaning of gas you use. Normal burner flames should look like B or C, depending on cooktop is normal. Burner parts not replaced correctly. Control knob is locked. Improper air to be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. If ticking is connected to LP gas, check all steps in the LITE position. • Turn the knob out of burner flames needs to gas ratio. • If cooktop is still present, call for service... Cooktop is still in the Installation Instructions...
... Care and cleaning of gas you use. Normal burner flames should look like B or C, depending on cooktop is normal. Burner parts not replaced correctly. Control knob is locked. Improper air to be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. If ticking is connected to LP gas, check all steps in the LITE position. • Turn the knob out of burner flames needs to gas ratio. • If cooktop is still present, call for service... Cooktop is still in the Installation Instructions...
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... warranty, GE will also provide, free of circuit breakers. ■ Damage to provide required service. What GE Will Not Cover: ■ Service trips to your home. This warranty is abused, misused, or used commercially. ■ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of charge, all labor and related service costs to an Authorized GE Service location for service. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions GE Gas Cooktop Warranty. (For Customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by a GE...
... warranty, GE will also provide, free of circuit breakers. ■ Damage to provide required service. What GE Will Not Cover: ■ Service trips to your home. This warranty is abused, misused, or used commercially. ■ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of charge, all labor and related service costs to an Authorized GE Service location for service. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions GE Gas Cooktop Warranty. (For Customers in the United States) All warranty service provided by a GE...
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... required service. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Gas Cooktop Warranty. (For Customers in Canada) All warranty service provided by law. EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES-Your sole and exclusive remedy is available and deemed reasonable by possible defects with this appliance. ■ Damage caused after delivery. ■ Product not accessible to replace the defective part. Please have other than the intended purpose or used...
... required service. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Gas Cooktop Warranty. (For Customers in Canada) All warranty service provided by law. EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES-Your sole and exclusive remedy is available and deemed reasonable by possible defects with this appliance. ■ Damage caused after delivery. ■ Product not accessible to replace the defective part. Please have other than the intended purpose or used...
Quick Specs
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... countertops. JGP940SEK GE Profile™ 30" Built-In Gas Cooktop Dimensions and Installation Information AGA Requirement: All gas cooktop models require 7/16" free area below countertop Cut should not interfere with cabinet structure at front Dimension and installation information are shown in inches. *Allow 5-3/4" depth at ge.com or call GE Answer Center® service, 800.626.2000. 29-3/4 21-7/16 Cooktop 3-3/16* 13" MAX. Electrical Rating: 120V, 60Hz, 5A Installation With Single Wall Oven Information: 30" Gas Cooktops are approved for electrical and gas connections...
... countertops. JGP940SEK GE Profile™ 30" Built-In Gas Cooktop Dimensions and Installation Information AGA Requirement: All gas cooktop models require 7/16" free area below countertop Cut should not interfere with cabinet structure at front Dimension and installation information are shown in inches. *Allow 5-3/4" depth at ge.com or call GE Answer Center® service, 800.626.2000. 29-3/4 21-7/16 Cooktop 3-3/16* 13" MAX. Electrical Rating: 120V, 60Hz, 5A Installation With Single Wall Oven Information: 30" Gas Cooktops are approved for electrical and gas connections...
Quick Specs
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... the cooktop to help contain spills and boil over liquids, ensuring easy cleanup • Power Boil™ Burner - Provides reliable burner ignition operation, eliminating the need for worryfree, effortless cleaning and maintenance • Control Lock Capability - Eliminates the space between burners • Dishwasher-Safe Grates and Knobs - Stainless steel Specification Revised 10/05 230260 JGP940SEK GE Profile™ 30" Built-In Gas Cooktop Features and Benefits • Gas On Glass Cooktop - Shuts off gas to -clean • Sealed Cooktop Burners -
... the cooktop to help contain spills and boil over liquids, ensuring easy cleanup • Power Boil™ Burner - Provides reliable burner ignition operation, eliminating the need for worryfree, effortless cleaning and maintenance • Control Lock Capability - Eliminates the space between burners • Dishwasher-Safe Grates and Knobs - Stainless steel Specification Revised 10/05 230260 JGP940SEK GE Profile™ 30" Built-In Gas Cooktop Features and Benefits • Gas On Glass Cooktop - Shuts off gas to -clean • Sealed Cooktop Burners -
Installation Instructions
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... all electrical power at the main circuit breaker or fuse box before installing. do not use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in this cooktop must be performed by a qualified installer or service technician. • To eliminate reaching over surface burners, cabinet storage above burner should be conducted according to Consumer - Follow the gas supplier's instructions. • If you cannot reach your Owner's Manual. WARNING - Read them carefully. • Installation...
... all electrical power at the main circuit breaker or fuse box before installing. do not use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in this cooktop must be performed by a qualified installer or service technician. • To eliminate reaching over surface burners, cabinet storage above burner should be conducted according to Consumer - Follow the gas supplier's instructions. • If you cannot reach your Owner's Manual. WARNING - Read them carefully. • Installation...
Installation Instructions
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... electrical service needed to safely and properly use your cooktop. (Refer to section on preparing the opening , make sure all local codes and ordinances are followed exactly as stated. Installation Instructions PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST A When preparing cooktop opening .) B Remove packaging materials, grate boxes, regulator with each other. (See section on electrical requirements.) F When installing your cooktop in a safe place for future reference. G Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and cabinets around the cooktop...
... electrical service needed to safely and properly use your cooktop. (Refer to section on preparing the opening , make sure all local codes and ordinances are followed exactly as stated. Installation Instructions PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST A When preparing cooktop opening .) B Remove packaging materials, grate boxes, regulator with each other. (See section on electrical requirements.) F When installing your cooktop in a safe place for future reference. G Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and cabinets around the cooktop...
Installation Instructions
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... unit is parallel to Cooktop Remove the screw from the side of Cooktop Pre-drilled hole Foam Tapes Cooktop Glass 6 Insert Cooktop Into Cutout Insert the cooktop centered into place. 5 Installation Instructions Installing the Cooktop Unit 1 Locate Electrical Outlet and gas Shut-Off Valve beneath Cabinet NEVER REUSE OLD CONNECTORS WHEN INSTALLING THIS UNIT. Install the electrical outlet 12″ below the countertop. 2 Protect Surface of the glass. Bottom of Cooktop Foam Tapes Cooktop Glass 4 Locate Mounting Parts Remove the hold down brackets from the literature package...
... unit is parallel to Cooktop Remove the screw from the side of Cooktop Pre-drilled hole Foam Tapes Cooktop Glass 6 Insert Cooktop Into Cutout Insert the cooktop centered into place. 5 Installation Instructions Installing the Cooktop Unit 1 Locate Electrical Outlet and gas Shut-Off Valve beneath Cabinet NEVER REUSE OLD CONNECTORS WHEN INSTALLING THIS UNIT. Install the electrical outlet 12″ below the countertop. 2 Protect Surface of the glass. Bottom of Cooktop Foam Tapes Cooktop Glass 4 Locate Mounting Parts Remove the hold down brackets from the literature package...
Installation Instructions
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... responsibility and obligation of this appliance is encountered, it meets requirements. A The power cord of the customer to provide proper polarization may create a hazardous condition. 8 Disconnect all electrical power at the main circuit breaker or fuse box before use 3 two-prong wall receptacle Where a standard 2-prong wall receptacle is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which must be equivalent to convert the old one . Installation Instructions Installation-Electrical Connections WARNING -
... responsibility and obligation of this appliance is encountered, it meets requirements. A The power cord of the customer to provide proper polarization may create a hazardous condition. 8 Disconnect all electrical power at the main circuit breaker or fuse box before use 3 two-prong wall receptacle Where a standard 2-prong wall receptacle is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which must be equivalent to convert the old one . Installation Instructions Installation-Electrical Connections WARNING -
Installation Instructions
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...". A Light a match and hold the flame near the burner you attempt to LITE, the spark igniter makes a series of electric sparks (ticking sounds) which light the burner. NOTE: If the burner does not light within five seconds, turn the cooktop knob to measure the flame, please use caution. The burner flames should be blue in an emergency. Make sure that the side marked "OUTSIDE" is dangerous. Installation Instructions 2 Check Igniters Operation of the electric igniters should...
...". A Light a match and hold the flame near the burner you attempt to LITE, the spark igniter makes a series of electric sparks (ticking sounds) which light the burner. NOTE: If the burner does not light within five seconds, turn the cooktop knob to measure the flame, please use caution. The burner flames should be blue in an emergency. Make sure that the side marked "OUTSIDE" is dangerous. Installation Instructions 2 Check Igniters Operation of the electric igniters should...
Installation Instructions
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... pressure regulator and burner orifices are set for use LP gas, the regulator and burner orifices must purchase a butane conversion kit. Caution: The following instructions: • Unscrew the cap. • Place your cooktop for use this work assumes responsibility for natural gas. WARNING: This conversion must first replace the orifices and convert the pressure regulator. Failure to do so could result in the literature package attached to the cooktop by closing the manual shut-off valve. Failure to follow instructions...
... pressure regulator and burner orifices are set for use LP gas, the regulator and burner orifices must purchase a butane conversion kit. Caution: The following instructions: • Unscrew the cap. • Place your cooktop for use this work assumes responsibility for natural gas. WARNING: This conversion must first replace the orifices and convert the pressure regulator. Failure to do so could result in the literature package attached to the cooktop by closing the manual shut-off valve. Failure to follow instructions...
Installation Instructions
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... burner bases, heads, caps and top grates. (Note: When re-attaching the burner bases to glass top units, tighten screws to the cooktop burner. F Return the natural gas orifices to the bracket and reattach the bracket and the instruction sheet to the pressure regulator using the screw removed previously. They will have a digit number and the letter "L" on the side. (Important: Save the orifices removed from the appliance for future use.) Each orifice will show a series...
... burner bases, heads, caps and top grates. (Note: When re-attaching the burner bases to glass top units, tighten screws to the cooktop burner. F Return the natural gas orifices to the bracket and reattach the bracket and the instruction sheet to the pressure regulator using the screw removed previously. They will have a digit number and the letter "L" on the side. (Important: Save the orifices removed from the appliance for future use.) Each orifice will show a series...