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... adjacent overhead cabinets. Units are furnished 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. depth 30" MIN. clearance to side wall from cut -out Electrical junction box 5" MIN. No. 31-0978] packed with a 48" flexible...to unprotected cabinet 2" to your Monogram,® GE Profile™ or GE® appliance questions, visit our website at ge.com or call GE Answer Center® service, 800.626.2000. JP256BM/WM GE® 21" Electric Radiant Cooktop Dimensions and Specifications (in inches) KW Rating 240V...
... adjacent overhead cabinets. Units are furnished 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. depth 30" MIN. clearance to side wall from cut -out Electrical junction box 5" MIN. No. 31-0978] packed with a 48" flexible...to unprotected cabinet 2" to your Monogram,® GE Profile™ or GE® appliance questions, visit our website at ge.com or call GE Answer Center® service, 800.626.2000. JP256BM/WM GE® 21" Electric Radiant Cooktop Dimensions and Specifications (in inches) KW Rating 240V...
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...; Simmer Option - Illuminate when the cooking surface is activated • Model JP256BMBB - JP256BM/WM GE® 21" Electric Radiant Cooktop Features and Benefits • Compact Cooktop - A smooth cooktop surface makes cleaning quick and easy • Ribbon Heating Elements - Smaller cooktop is ideal for the gentle simmering of the cooktop • Hot Surface Indicator Lights - Controls are placed within easy...
...; Simmer Option - Illuminate when the cooking surface is activated • Model JP256BMBB - JP256BM/WM GE® 21" Electric Radiant Cooktop Features and Benefits • Compact Cooktop - A smooth cooktop surface makes cleaning quick and easy • Ribbon Heating Elements - Smaller cooktop is ideal for the gentle simmering of the cooktop • Hot Surface Indicator Lights - Controls are placed within easy...
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... towel or other flammable materials accumulate on the name plate. Mark it is in accordance with the provided installation instructions. s CAUTION: Items of your cooktop unless it for warming or heating the room. Never pick up a flaming pan. s Do not let cooking grease or other bulky cloth. Consumer..., turn the fan on grease fires. s Do not leave children alone-children should not be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to climb, stand or hang on a hot surface element. s Do not allow anyone to prevent property damage, personal injury, or ...
... towel or other flammable materials accumulate on the name plate. Mark it is in accordance with the provided installation instructions. s CAUTION: Items of your cooktop unless it for warming or heating the room. Never pick up a flaming pan. s Do not let cooking grease or other bulky cloth. Consumer..., turn the fan on grease fires. s Do not leave children alone-children should not be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to climb, stand or hang on a hot surface element. s Do not allow anyone to prevent property damage, personal injury, or ...
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...s If a combination of a container should be used in frying, stir together before removing the cookware. s Keep cooktop clean and free of accumulation of fat drippings on fresh foods can cause spillovers when food is cool. s Never ... other flammable vapors and liquids in temperature. s Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food on the cooktop when not in this or any nearby surface elements. s Never leave surface elements unattended at least an INTERNAL temperature... to bubble up and over any appliance. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com WARNING!
...s If a combination of a container should be used in frying, stir together before removing the cookware. s Keep cooktop clean and free of accumulation of fat drippings on fresh foods can cause spillovers when food is cool. s Never ... other flammable vapors and liquids in temperature. s Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food on the cooktop when not in this or any nearby surface elements. s Never leave surface elements unattended at least an INTERNAL temperature... to bubble up and over any appliance. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com WARNING!
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... or shattered glass. s Avoid heating an empty pan. Please see the Cleaning the Glass Cooktop section. s Read and follow all the cleaning cream residue. s To minimize the possibility of electrical shock. Sugar spills are at the off . s Do not stand on clothing. Spillovers... or cleaning solution may penetrate a broken cooktop and create a risk of burns, always be scratched with caution. Some ...
... or shattered glass. s Avoid heating an empty pan. Please see the Cleaning the Glass Cooktop section. s Read and follow all the cleaning cream residue. s To minimize the possibility of electrical shock. Sugar spills are at the off . s Do not stand on clothing. Spillovers... or cleaning solution may penetrate a broken cooktop and create a risk of burns, always be scratched with caution. Some ...
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ge.com Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Feature Index (Features and appearances may vary from your cooktop. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary.) Dual Surface Element Single Surface Element Surface Element Control Knobs Hot Surface Indicator Light "On" Indicator Light Explained on page 6, 7 7 6 6 6 5 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Features of your model.
ge.com Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Feature Index (Features and appearances may vary from your cooktop. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary.) Dual Surface Element Single Surface Element Surface Element Control Knobs Hot Surface Indicator Light "On" Indicator Light Explained on page 6, 7 7 6 6 6 5 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Features of your model.
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...on and off to continue cooking. Always;;;c;e;;;;n;;;tO;;e;;F;r;F;;t;h;C;;eE;;;;N;p;;T;a;;;En;;R;;;o;;;n;;;;t;h;;;e surface element you want. NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is turned on and will disappear in either direction to the setting you are turned off . s Water stains (mineral deposits) are ...on until it down . The glass is hot to approximately 150°F. Throughout this discoloration. s It stays on the cooktop. It is caused by the heating of window cleaner may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking, indicating the control is normal...
...on and off to continue cooking. Always;;;c;e;;;;n;;;tO;;e;;F;r;F;;t;h;C;;eE;;;;N;p;;T;a;;;En;;R;;;o;;;n;;;;t;h;;;e surface element you want. NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is turned on and will disappear in either direction to the setting you are turned off . s Water stains (mineral deposits) are ...on until it down . The glass is hot to approximately 150°F. Throughout this discoloration. s It stays on the cooktop. It is caused by the heating of window cleaner may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking, indicating the control is normal...
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...Surface Elements Cycle On and Off Surface elements will cycle on and off while cooking if: s The pan boils dry. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Dual Surface Element (on some models) The left front surface element has 2 cooking sizes to select from so you can match the size ...of the element to the size of the cookware you have a temperature limiter that protects the glass cooktop from getting too hot. The element will heat the entire area contained by the larger circle. The temperature limiter may cycle the elements off...
...Surface Elements Cycle On and Off Surface elements will cycle on and off while cooking if: s The pan boils dry. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Dual Surface Element (on some models) The left front surface element has 2 cooking sizes to select from so you can match the size ...of the element to the size of the cookware you have a temperature limiter that protects the glass cooktop from getting too hot. The element will heat the entire area contained by the larger circle. The temperature limiter may cycle the elements off...
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... must have flat bottoms and be as good if the cookware is not removed immediately. Aluminum residue sometimes appears as scratches on glass cooktops. Stoneware: usable, but can bond to ensure proper contact. s Do not use . Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Use flat-bottomed woks...: usable, but not recommended Pans with porcelain enamel, this cookware is covered completely with copper bottoms may scratch the glass ceramic cooktop. Remove any residue immediately after use woks that you choose cookware which will help you use woks with smooth porcelain enamel, since...
... must have flat bottoms and be as good if the cookware is not removed immediately. Aluminum residue sometimes appears as scratches on glass cooktops. Stoneware: usable, but can bond to ensure proper contact. s Do not use . Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Use flat-bottomed woks...: usable, but not recommended Pans with porcelain enamel, this cookware is covered completely with copper bottoms may scratch the glass ceramic cooktop. Remove any residue immediately after use woks that you choose cookware which will help you use woks with smooth porcelain enamel, since...
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... of water. Reliable recipes and procedures are in a pressure canner, the pressure must be centered on some models). manufacturers of the cooktop. Control Knobs The control knobs may also be used . Make sure the knobs are available from reputable sources. Do not remove chrome... elements and take longer than boiling water. The knobs can on any cooktop surface element if your house has low voltage, canning may be maintained for glass cooktops. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Right! ge.com Observe the Following Points in a dishwasher or they don't make ...
... of water. Reliable recipes and procedures are in a pressure canner, the pressure must be centered on some models). manufacturers of the cooktop. Control Knobs The control knobs may also be used . Make sure the knobs are available from reputable sources. Do not remove chrome... elements and take longer than boiling water. The knobs can on any cooktop surface element if your house has low voltage, canning may be maintained for glass cooktops. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Right! ge.com Observe the Following Points in a dishwasher or they don't make ...
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...glass surface may occur if you DO NOT heat the cooktop until it with CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and a paper towel. Clean your glass cooktop, follow these steps: Before using the cooktop for Ceramic Cooktops to remove the residue. To maintain and protect the surface...any remaining residue. For additional protection, after all recommended supplies are available through our Parts Center. Spread a few drops of your cooktop after all cleaning residue. Shake the cleaning cream well. Use a dry cloth or paper towel to cool. Burned-On Residue WARNING:...
...glass surface may occur if you DO NOT heat the cooktop until it with CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and a paper towel. Clean your glass cooktop, follow these steps: Before using the cooktop for Ceramic Cooktops to remove the residue. To maintain and protect the surface...any remaining residue. For additional protection, after all recommended supplies are available through our Parts Center. Spread a few drops of your cooktop after all cleaning residue. Shake the cleaning cream well. Use a dry cloth or paper towel to cool. Burned-On Residue WARNING:...
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... pans for permanent damage. Wearing an oven mitt: a. NOTE: If pitting or indentation in the glass surface has already occurred, the cooktop glass will be replaced. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Metal Marks and Scratches Be careful not to boil dry, the overlay may be left until all surface elements. These...
... pans for permanent damage. Wearing an oven mitt: a. NOTE: If pitting or indentation in the glass surface has already occurred, the cooktop glass will be replaced. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Metal Marks and Scratches Be careful not to boil dry, the overlay may be left until all surface elements. These...
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... under warranty. Be sure to leave these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - WARNING - Installation 30″ Electric Cooktop Instructions JP256 "If you have questions, call 800.GE.CARES or visit our website at: ge.com" BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions for future reference. • Product failure due to Consumer - A "PLUG AND...
... under warranty. Be sure to leave these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - WARNING - Installation 30″ Electric Cooktop Instructions JP256 "If you have questions, call 800.GE.CARES or visit our website at: ge.com" BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions for future reference. • Product failure due to Consumer - A "PLUG AND...
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...No. 70-Latest Edition, by installing a range hood that does not exceed 125 VAC nominal to National Electrical Code. Failure to the cooktop before beginning installation. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS This appliance must be easy to reach and lighted with the proper voltage and frequency, and connected... show you must use a two-wire, three conductor 208/240 VAC, 60 Hertz electrical system. The cooktop must be supplied with natural light during the day. • Always disconnect the electrical service to do so could result in a circuit that projects horizontally a minimum of ...
...No. 70-Latest Edition, by installing a range hood that does not exceed 125 VAC nominal to National Electrical Code. Failure to the cooktop before beginning installation. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS This appliance must be easy to reach and lighted with the proper voltage and frequency, and connected... show you must use a two-wire, three conductor 208/240 VAC, 60 Hertz electrical system. The cooktop must be supplied with natural light during the day. • Always disconnect the electrical service to do so could result in a circuit that projects horizontally a minimum of ...
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.... IMPORTANT- Keep these instructions with each other. (See section on electrical requirements.) F When installing your cooktop in your home, make sure the inside of the cooktop. E Your home must provide the adequate electrical service needed to place all the tools and materials you need before ...beginning installation. G Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and cabinets around the cooktop can withstand heat (up to Installer- The electrical power to section on preparing the opening , make sure all local codes and ordinances are being made....
.... IMPORTANT- Keep these instructions with each other. (See section on electrical requirements.) F When installing your cooktop in your home, make sure the inside of the cooktop. E Your home must provide the adequate electrical service needed to place all the tools and materials you need before ...beginning installation. G Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and cabinets around the cooktop can withstand heat (up to Installer- The electrical power to section on preparing the opening , make sure all local codes and ordinances are being made....
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...with not less than 1/4″ insulating millboard covered with sheet metal not less than 0.0122″ thick. 2 OVERALL COOKTOP DIMENSIONS 21-1/2″ 17-1/8″ Cooktop 3″ 15-15/16″ 19-15/16″ 3 Five inches (5″) minimum vertical clearance between cutout and... the wall behind the cooktop 2-3/4″ MIN. from cutout to unprotected overhead surface 18″ MIN. between of countertop ...
...with not less than 1/4″ insulating millboard covered with sheet metal not less than 0.0122″ thick. 2 OVERALL COOKTOP DIMENSIONS 21-1/2″ 17-1/8″ Cooktop 3″ 15-15/16″ 19-15/16″ 3 Five inches (5″) minimum vertical clearance between cutout and... the wall behind the cooktop 2-3/4″ MIN. from cutout to unprotected overhead surface 18″ MIN. between of countertop ...
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.... 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 UNDERSINK DISHWASHER 1-3/4″ MIN. Wall coverings, cabinets and countertop must be ...sure 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. clearance to 200°F. 16...
.... 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 UNDERSINK DISHWASHER 1-3/4″ MIN. Wall coverings, cabinets and countertop must be ...sure 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. clearance to 200°F. 16...
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... is 58″ long. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE COOKTOP 1 INSTALLING THE JUNCTION BOX Install an approved junction box where it will be easily reached through the front of the *5″ Min. Electrical connections must be located where it will be located. Bottom of the junction ...box should be reached through the front of the cabinet where the cooktop will allow considerable slack in the conduit for serviceability. Install...
... is 58″ long. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE COOKTOP 1 INSTALLING THE JUNCTION BOX Install an approved junction box where it will be easily reached through the front of the *5″ Min. Electrical connections must be located where it will be located. Bottom of the junction ...box should be reached through the front of the cabinet where the cooktop will allow considerable slack in the conduit for serviceability. Install...
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...BRACKETS TO CABINET Open the cabinet door. Then tighten the first screw. Make sure the front edge of the countertop. Cooktop Countertop IMPORTANT: Turn the thumbscrew until it touches the bottom of the countertop. Install the second screw through the bracket ... not overtighten. 18 Install the thumbscrew until it touches the bottom of the countertop is parallel to the cooktop. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE COOKTOP (CONT.) 5 INSERT COOKTOP INTO CUTOUT Insert the cooktop centered into the cutout opening. Make final check that all required clearances are met.
...BRACKETS TO CABINET Open the cabinet door. Then tighten the first screw. Make sure the front edge of the countertop. Cooktop Countertop IMPORTANT: Turn the thumbscrew until it touches the bottom of the countertop. Install the second screw through the bracket ... not overtighten. 18 Install the thumbscrew until it touches the bottom of the countertop is parallel to the cooktop. Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE COOKTOP (CONT.) 5 INSERT COOKTOP INTO CUTOUT Insert the cooktop centered into the cutout opening. Make final check that all required clearances are met.
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...3 conductor branch circuit, if local codes permit, connect the bare ground connector lead of the cabinet door. IMPORTANT: If the cooktop is connected to the corresponding leads in accordance with no cabinet opening below), wire connections must not be made , secure wires ... box. C Insert the wires from the cooktop conduit to the cooktop frame. Red Ground wire location Black E Once the connections are made before putting the cooktop into a blind counter (one with local codes. Installation Instructions INSTALLATION-ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS A When making the wire connections, use...
...3 conductor branch circuit, if local codes permit, connect the bare ground connector lead of the cabinet door. IMPORTANT: If the cooktop is connected to the corresponding leads in accordance with no cabinet opening below), wire connections must not be made , secure wires ... box. C Insert the wires from the cooktop conduit to the cooktop frame. Red Ground wire location Black E Once the connections are made before putting the cooktop into a blind counter (one with local codes. Installation Instructions INSTALLATION-ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS A When making the wire connections, use...