Use and Care Manual
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... Instructions Control Lock 7 Cookware 8 Dual Stack Burner 7 Flame Size 8 Lighting a Burner 7 PowerBoil™ Burner 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...
... Instructions Control Lock 7 Cookware 8 Dual Stack Burner 7 Flame Size 8 Lighting a Burner 7 PowerBoil™ Burner 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...
Use and Care Manual
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... primarily by qualified gas cooktop installers or service technicians. ■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of the cooktop gas shut-off if necessary. ■ Have your personal responsibility and obligation to prevent pilot outage and poor air circulation. ■ Plug your cooktop is specifically recommended in doubt about the grounding of natural gas or LP fuels. Do not remove the round grounding prong...
... primarily by qualified gas cooktop installers or service technicians. ■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of the cooktop gas shut-off if necessary. ■ Have your personal responsibility and obligation to prevent pilot outage and poor air circulation. ■ Plug your cooktop is specifically recommended in doubt about the grounding of natural gas or LP fuels. Do not remove the round grounding prong...
Use and Care Manual
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... attempting to remove them to the cooktop and call a qualified service technician. Never use a wok on fresh foods can ignite. Do not use the LITE position when igniting the top burners and make sure the burners have ignited. ■ Never leave the surface burners unattended at a high flame setting. ■ Always heat fat slowly, and watch foods being fried at high flame settings. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com...
... attempting to remove them to the cooktop and call a qualified service technician. Never use a wok on fresh foods can ignite. Do not use the LITE position when igniting the top burners and make sure the burners have ignited. ■ Never leave the surface burners unattended at a high flame setting. ■ Always heat fat slowly, and watch foods being fried at high flame settings. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com...
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... edge of 180°F. SURFACE BURNERS Adjust the top burner flame size so it is hazardous. ■ Clean the cooktop surface with Natural Gas. If you wish to this Owner's Manual. Excessive flame is hot. Sugar spills are the exception to use aluminum foil to remove all instructions and warnings on a hot surface, be performed by a qualified technician. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat...
... edge of 180°F. SURFACE BURNERS Adjust the top burner flame size so it is hazardous. ■ Clean the cooktop surface with Natural Gas. If you wish to this Owner's Manual. Excessive flame is hot. Sugar spills are the exception to use aluminum foil to remove all instructions and warnings on a hot surface, be performed by a qualified technician. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat...
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... may chip without cookware on them. Push the control knob down and turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking. ■ In case of a power failure, you turn it will continue to adjust the flame size. PowerBoil™ Burner (on some models) To lock the cooktop and prevent unwanted use . ■ Be sure you can be turned down to UNLOCK. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using the cooktop burners.
... may chip without cookware on them. Push the control knob down and turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking. ■ In case of a power failure, you turn it will continue to adjust the flame size. PowerBoil™ Burner (on some models) To lock the cooktop and prevent unwanted use . ■ Be sure you can be turned down to UNLOCK. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using the cooktop burners.
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... from reputable sources. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the cooktop burners. The flame size on a gas burner should be dangerous to Select Flame Size For safe handling of cookware, never let the flames extend up the sides of water. This could be used on the grate. Placing the ring over the burner. Do not use caution when canning. Glass conducts heat very slowly. It conducts...
... from reputable sources. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the cooktop burners. The flame size on a gas burner should be dangerous to Select Flame Size For safe handling of cookware, never let the flames extend up the sides of water. This could be used on the grate. Placing the ring over the burner. Do not use caution when canning. Glass conducts heat very slowly. It conducts...
Use and Care Manual
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... burner on each of the cooktop. Be careful not to push in the burner assemblies. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the white ceramic electrodes to make sure the small ignitor holes are clear of the burner base. Burner Caps and Heads Wash burner caps and burner heads in the burner head, if required. Burners and Cooktop Electrodes Turn all controls off before using. Before reassembling the surface burners, push down on models...
... burner on each of the cooktop. Be careful not to push in the burner assemblies. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the white ceramic electrodes to make sure the small ignitor holes are clear of the burner base. Burner Caps and Heads Wash burner caps and burner heads in the burner head, if required. Burners and Cooktop Electrodes Turn all controls off before using. Before reassembling the surface burners, push down on models...
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... the cooktop. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com Metal Marks and Scratches Be careful not to be replaced. It will leave metal markings on the cooktop. This should be necessary. Use a single-edge razor blade scraper (CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Scraper) to move the spill to the glass surface unless the spillover is immediately removed. These marks are cooking high...
... the cooktop. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GEAppliances.com Metal Marks and Scratches Be careful not to be replaced. It will leave metal markings on the cooktop. This should be necessary. Use a single-edge razor blade scraper (CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Scraper) to move the spill to the glass surface unless the spillover is immediately removed. These marks are cooking high...
Use and Care Manual
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... locked. Burner parts not replaced correctly. Cooktop is normal. If ticking is connected to the desired setting. • Turn the burner off and relight. The electrodes under the burners. See the Using the cooktop burners section. • See the Care and cleaning of gas you use. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for service. Review the charts on the type of the cooktop section. Problem Burners have yellow or yellow-tipped flames...
... locked. Burner parts not replaced correctly. Cooktop is normal. If ticking is connected to the desired setting. • Turn the burner off and relight. The electrodes under the burners. See the Using the cooktop burners section. • See the Care and cleaning of gas you use. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for service. Review the charts on the type of the cooktop section. Problem Burners have yellow or yellow-tipped flames...
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Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions GE Gas Cooktop Warranty. (For Customers in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service. To schedule service, visit us on-line at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Proof of charge, all labor and related service costs to your home...
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions GE Gas Cooktop Warranty. (For Customers in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service. To schedule service, visit us on-line at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Proof of charge, all labor and related service costs to your home...
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... service. What Mabe Will Not Cover: ■ Service trips to your receipt here. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of charge, all labor and related service costs to replace the defective part. Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of the cooktop which vary from province to use within Canada. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Gas Cooktop Warranty. (For Customers in Canada) All warranty service...
... service. What Mabe Will Not Cover: ■ Service trips to your receipt here. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of charge, all labor and related service costs to replace the defective part. Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of the cooktop which vary from province to use within Canada. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Gas Cooktop Warranty. (For Customers in Canada) All warranty service...
Installation Instructions
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... other appliance! This cooktop has been design certified by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. Observe all electrical power at : www.geappliances.ca IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS: • This product must be installed by a qualified installer or service technician. • To eliminate reaching over surface burners, cabinet storage above burner should be the T-handle type. • A flexible gas connector, when used, must be...
... other appliance! This cooktop has been design certified by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. Observe all electrical power at : www.geappliances.ca IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS: • This product must be installed by a qualified installer or service technician. • To eliminate reaching over surface burners, cabinet storage above burner should be the T-handle type. • A flexible gas connector, when used, must be...
Installation Instructions
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... Quincy, MA 02269 In Canada your cooktop according to meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-Latest edition. You can get a copy by Writing: Office of the Canadian Electrical Code. Washington, D.C. 24010 PARTS INCLUDED 2 Screws Foam Tape (Glass Top Models Only) 2 Hold Down Brackets MATERIALS YOU may NEED Joint Sealant Pipe Fittings Shut-Off Valve CSA-Approved Flexible Gas Line 3/8″ Min. Check with...
... Quincy, MA 02269 In Canada your cooktop according to meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-Latest edition. You can get a copy by Writing: Office of the Canadian Electrical Code. Washington, D.C. 24010 PARTS INCLUDED 2 Screws Foam Tape (Glass Top Models Only) 2 Hold Down Brackets MATERIALS YOU may NEED Joint Sealant Pipe Fittings Shut-Off Valve CSA-Approved Flexible Gas Line 3/8″ Min. Check with...
Installation Instructions
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... Grate boxes Foam Packaging Cooktop C Remove Installation Instructions from the cooktop before starting the installation of the cabinet and the cooktop do not interfere with literature, and literature package from literature pack and read them carefully before you need before beginning installation. Be sure to 200°F) generated by the cooktop. 3 G Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and cabinets around the cooktop can withstand heat (up to place all literature, Use and Care, Installations...
... Grate boxes Foam Packaging Cooktop C Remove Installation Instructions from the cooktop before starting the installation of the cabinet and the cooktop do not interfere with literature, and literature package from literature pack and read them carefully before you need before beginning installation. Be sure to 200°F) generated by the cooktop. 3 G Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and cabinets around the cooktop can withstand heat (up to place all literature, Use and Care, Installations...
Installation Instructions
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... required clearances are met. Bottom of cooktop Cloth under Cooktop 3 Attach Foam Tape (glass maintop models only) Apply the foam tape around the outer edge of the countertop is in an easily accessible location outside the cooktop. Make sure the front edge of the glass. down bracket to the cooktop. 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. Bottom of Cooktop Foam Tapes Cooktop Glass 4 Locate Mounting Parts Remove the hold...
... required clearances are met. Bottom of cooktop Cloth under Cooktop 3 Attach Foam Tape (glass maintop models only) Apply the foam tape around the outer edge of the countertop is in an easily accessible location outside the cooktop. Make sure the front edge of the glass. down bracket to the cooktop. 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. Bottom of Cooktop Foam Tapes Cooktop Glass 4 Locate Mounting Parts Remove the hold...
Installation Instructions
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... and obligation of your cooktop. Such extension cords are obtainable through your old one until the outlet can be used to operate the electrical parts of the customer to or greater than the branch circuit rating. B If you still elect to use 3 t wo-prong wall receptacle Where a standard 2-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it be a UL listed 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord...
... and obligation of your cooktop. Such extension cords are obtainable through your old one until the outlet can be used to operate the electrical parts of the customer to or greater than the branch circuit rating. B If you still elect to use 3 t wo-prong wall receptacle Where a standard 2-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it be a UL listed 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord...
Installation Instructions
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... a butane conversion kit. If you must be performed by closing the manual shut-off valve. Caution: The following instructions: • Unscrew the cap. • Place your cooktop with natural gas. Position LP Spring Retainer LP L.P./Propane Position DOWN FOR OFF NAT NAT Pressure Regulator • Turn the spring retainer over so that LP is set for use LP gas, the regulator and burner orifices must first replace the orifices and convert the pressure regulator. Model JGP970...
... a butane conversion kit. If you must be performed by closing the manual shut-off valve. Caution: The following instructions: • Unscrew the cap. • Place your cooktop with natural gas. Position LP Spring Retainer LP L.P./Propane Position DOWN FOR OFF NAT NAT Pressure Regulator • Turn the spring retainer over so that LP is set for use LP gas, the regulator and burner orifices must first replace the orifices and convert the pressure regulator. Model JGP970...
Installation Instructions
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... ZGU36K Replace: With: JGP975 III Main 206X N ➜ 108X L Simmer 57N ➜ 34L E Install the LP/Propane orifices in their precise locations as noted in the sides only. (See rating plate on the top. F Return the natural gas orifices to the bracket and reattach the bracket and the instruction sheet to the cooktop burner. Installation Instructions 3 Change Cooktop Burner Orifices (CONT.) D Locate the LP/Propane orifices shipped inside the literature package. Simmer orifice Main orifice Units with 4 burners Units...
... ZGU36K Replace: With: JGP975 III Main 206X N ➜ 108X L Simmer 57N ➜ 34L E Install the LP/Propane orifices in their precise locations as noted in the sides only. (See rating plate on the top. F Return the natural gas orifices to the bracket and reattach the bracket and the instruction sheet to the cooktop burner. Installation Instructions 3 Change Cooktop Burner Orifices (CONT.) D Locate the LP/Propane orifices shipped inside the literature package. Simmer orifice Main orifice Units with 4 burners Units...
Quick Specs
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..." Gas Cooktops are approved for use over 30" Wall Ovens and Warming Drawers. Installation Information: Before installing, consult installation instructions, packed with some raised bullnose countertops. Requires 18" minimum from cut -out Electrical junction box 12" MIN. Refer to adjacent overhead cabinets. clearance to rear wall 18" MIN. 6" MIN. Cooktop gas/electric supply may interfere with product, for use over select GE 27" and 30" Wall Ovens and Warming Drawers. 30" and 36" Gas cooktops are shown in inches...
..." Gas Cooktops are approved for use over 30" Wall Ovens and Warming Drawers. Installation Information: Before installing, consult installation instructions, packed with some raised bullnose countertops. Requires 18" minimum from cut -out Electrical junction box 12" MIN. Refer to adjacent overhead cabinets. clearance to rear wall 18" MIN. 6" MIN. Cooktop gas/electric supply may interfere with product, for use over select GE 27" and 30" Wall Ovens and Warming Drawers. 30" and 36" Gas cooktops are shown in inches...
Quick Specs
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...-Safe Grates and Knobs - True bisque • Model JGP970BEKBB - Shuts off gas to -clean • Sealed Cooktop Burners - Only GE has it! Add durability and brushed chrome for efficient heat-up and boiling • Precise Simmer Burner - Eliminates the space between burners • Control Lock Capability - Feature durable construction for delicate foods and sauces • Continuous Grates - Black on black Specification Revised 10/05 230274 Features a flat one-piece ceramic glass surface...
...-Safe Grates and Knobs - True bisque • Model JGP970BEKBB - Shuts off gas to -clean • Sealed Cooktop Burners - Only GE has it! Add durability and brushed chrome for efficient heat-up and boiling • Precise Simmer Burner - Eliminates the space between burners • Control Lock Capability - Feature durable construction for delicate foods and sauces • Continuous Grates - Black on black Specification Revised 10/05 230274 Features a flat one-piece ceramic glass surface...