GE JGP656 User Manual - Free PDF Download

Page 2 - — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable; WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS; Do not try to light any appliance.

2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or anyother appliance. — WHAT TO DO IF Y...

Page 3 - Write the model and serial numbers here:; OR; IF YOU NEED SERVICE; Safety Instructions; Two easy ways to register your appliance!

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your cooktop properly. Just a littlepreventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your cooktop. READ THIS MANUAL GE & You, A Service Partnership. FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and se...

Page 4 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

4 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire orexplosion, electric shock, o...

Page 6 - SURFACE BURNERS; Always use the; LITE; position when igniting

6 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Use proper pan size—avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flatbottoms large enough to cover burner gr...

Page 7 - LP CONVERSION KIT; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service Your cooktop is shipped from the factory set to operate only with Natural Gas. If you wish to use your cooktop withLiquefied Petroleum Gas, order Kit JXLP56. ■ Do not leave plastic items on the cookto...

Page 8 - Features of your cooktop.; Explained

8 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service Features of your cooktop. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1 4 4 3 10 9 7 6 5 Explained Feature Index on page Vent 11 Vent Filters 12 Simmer Spillproof Burne...

Page 9 - How to Light a Burner; HIGH; LO; How to Select Flame Size

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service Using your cooktop. 9 How to Light a Burner Your cooktop burners are lit by electricignition, eliminating the need forstanding pilot lights with constantlyburning flames. The igniters make clicking so...

Page 10 - Wok This Way; Heatproof Glass Ceramic:; Using your cooktop; Stove Top Grills

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service 10 Wok This Way We recommend that you use a flat-bottomedwok, available at your local retail stores, or usethe Wok Holder accessory with traditional roundbottomed woks. The Wok Holder accessory,model ...

Page 11 - Raising or Lowering the Vent

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service 11 The built-in vent system helps removecooking vapors, odors and smoke fromfoods prepared on the cooktop. Continuous use of the vent systemhelps keep the kitchen comfortable and less humid, reducing ...

Page 12 - Grease Filters; Care and cleaning of the cooktop.; Glass Cooktop; Control Knobs; OFF

12 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service Grease Filters The efficiency of your downdraftdepends on a clean filter. Frequency ofcleaning depends on the type ofcooking you do. Grease filters shouldbe cleaned at least once a month.Never oper...

Page 13 - Burner Grates; Burner Heads; Burner Caps

Burner Grates Cast-iron burner grates should bewashed regularly and, of course, afterspillovers. Wash them in hot, soapy water andrinse with clean water. Dry the grateswith a cloth—don’t put them back onthe cooktop wet. When replacing thegrates, be sure they’re positionedsecurely over the burners. T...

Page 14 - Installation instructions.; Parts List; BEFORE YOU BEGIN

14 Installation instructions. Parts List Cooktop ■ 2 twin burner grates ■ 4 burner caps (1 small, 2 medium, 1 large) ■ Gas pressure regulator with attached 1/2 ″ to 3/8 ″ reducing bushing and 3/8 ″ pipe nipple ■ 2 clamping brackets with screws ■ Attached 120 volt grounded plug cord ■ Self adhesive g...

Page 15 - Dimensions and Clearances; MUST NEVER BE LESS THAN 24

15 Dimensions and Clearances The downdraft system with blower, motor andductwork will occupy the cabinet below the cooktop.Drawers cannot be installed below this cooktop. Avoid placing cabinets above the cooktop unit, if possible, in order to reduce the hazards caused byreaching over heated surface ...

Page 16 - Cut the Opening; The countertop cutout for the cooktop must be:; Preparing the Countertop; Countertop cut-out dimensions

16 Installation instructions. Cut the Opening Measure carefully when cutting countertop. Makesure sides of opening are parallel and rear and frontcuts are exactly perpendicular to sides. The gas downdraft cooktop is designed to fit in a 36 ″ or larger base cabinet. The countertop cutout for the cook...

Page 17 - Venting Options; Side to side adjustments:; Installation of the downdraft system.; Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Venting Options Side to side adjustments: The entire blower mounting plate can be adjusted3 1 ⁄ 2 ″ to the left or right. This will help to align vent discharge to house ductwork. 30° Rotation For even more flexibility, the entire blower can be rotated up to 30° towards the left or 30° towards the r...

Page 18 - Optional Kits

JXRB57 optional accessory for indoor remote location of the blower/motor assembly. Use this kit when theblower and motor assembly will be located outside orbelow the cabinet floor. Optional Kits JXBC57 optional outdoor cover accessory for remote installation of blower and motor assembly on an outsid...

Page 19 - Duct Fittings; Do NOT use flexible plastic ducting.

Total Equivalent Number Equivalent Duct Pieces Length* Used Length 1 ft. 6 ″ round, (per foot straight length) feet 1 ft. 3 1 ⁄ 4 ″ x 10 ″ (per foot straight length) feet 6 ″ , 90° elbow 15 ft. 6 ″ , 45° elbow 9 ft. 3 1 ⁄ 4 ″ x 10 ″ 90° elbow 16 ft. 3 1 ⁄ 4 ″ x 10 ″ 45° elbow 5 ft. 3 1 ⁄ 4 ″ x 10 ″ ...

Page 20 - Power Supply Locations; DO NOT USE AN

20 Installation instructions. Electrical Supply: The built-in gas downdraft cooktop features pilotlesselectric ignition for energy savings and reliability. Itoperates on a 120 volt, 60 Hz power supply. Aseparate circuit, protected by a 15 amp time delayfuse or circuit breaker, is required. ■ A prope...

Page 21 - Install the Ductwork; DO NOT; Install Downdraft Vent

Step 2 Install the Ductwork Use minimum 26 gauge galvanized or 24 gaugealuminum duct in 6 ″ round or 3 1 ⁄ 4 ″ x 10 ″ size, or a combination of both. PVC duct should be used ifinstalling under a poured concrete slab. DO NOT use flexible plastic ducting. ■ Always use an appropriate roof or wall cap w...

Page 22 - Install the Cooktop; MUST BE; Install the Pressure Regulator

22 Installation instructions. Step 4 Install the Cooktop NOTE: If the cooktop is installed into a 36 ″ base cabinet, the pressure regulator MUST BE installed to the bottom of the cooktop before the cooktop isplaced into the cabinet. ■ Remove packaging from the cooktop. ■ To insure a good fit, positi...

Page 24 - Install Filters, Check Operation of Downdraft

24 Installation instructions. Step 8 Install Filters, Check Operation of Downdraft To raise the vent, turn the VENT knob to RAISE/LOWER . ■ Hold the knob until the vent begins to rise. The vent will automatically stop when it is fully extended. ■ Tip filter into the opening and pull straight down so...

Page 25 - Before You Call For Service...; Problem

25 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart on this pagefirst and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Burners have y...

Page 26 - Notes

26 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service Notes

Page 29 - General Electric Company; GE Service Protection Plus; —comprehensive protection on all your appliances—; Please place in envelope and mail to:

General Electric Company Warranty Registration DepartmentP.O. Box 32150Louisville, KY 40232-2150 GE Service Protection Plus ™ GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you Service Protection Plus ™ —comprehensive protection on all your appliances— No Matter What Brand! Be...

Page 30 - Consumer Product Ownership Registration; Important: If you did not get a registration card with your; Model Number

Consumer Product Ownership Registration Important Mail Today! First Name Mr. ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Year Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ _ Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer:Thank you for purchasing our product...

Page 31 - GE Gas Cooktop Warranty; One Year; What GE Will Not Cover:

31 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service GE Gas Cooktop Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centersor an authorized Customer Care ® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace, ...

Page 32 - Service Telephone Numbers.

32 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting T ips Customer Service Service Telephone Numbers. GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. OR Visit our Website at: www.geappliances.com In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-C...