GE JP389 - Manual

Important Safety Instructions • Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, earthenware or other glazed containers aresuitable for cooktop service; others may breakbecause of the sudden change in temperature. • Only the grill grate and the griddle accessory plate may be placed over the grill heating...

FEATURES OF YOUR COOKTOP 6 13 14 12 11 10 15 8 9 1 12 13 11 10 15 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Model: JP385 Model: JP389 (208v) Model: JP387 (208v) 14

8 HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE? Type of Cooktop Description How it Works Radiant Electric coils Heat travels to the glass surface and then to the cookware, so pans must be flat on (Glass Ceramic) under a glass- the bottom for good cooking results. The glass cooktop stays hot enough ...

9 Cooktop Comparison Contr ols CONTROLS Surface Cooking With Infinite Heat Controls At both OFF and HI the control “clicks” into position. You may hear slight“clicking” sounds during cooking, indicating the control is keeping the unitat the heat level you set. Switching heats to a higher setting alw...

COIL SURFACE UNIT MODULE How to Insert the Module 1. Be sure the controls are turned to OFF. To install the module,position the plug to the outsidewall of the cooktop. 2. Slide the module toward the outlet in the side of the cooktopuntil the plug is pushed all theway in. 3. Lower the inside edge of ...

Questions and Answers Q. Can I cover my drip pans with foil? A. No. Clean as recommended in the Care and Cleaning section. Q. Can I use special cooking equipment, like an oriental wok, on any surface units? A. Cookware without flat surfaces is not recommended. The life of the module surface units ca...

12 RADIANT MODULE How to Insert the Module 1. Be sure the controls are turned to OFF. To install the module,position the plug to the outsidewall of the cooktop. 2. Slide the module toward the outlet in the side of the cooktopuntil the plug is pushed all theway in. 3. Lower the inside edge of the mod...

13 The following information will help you choosecookware which will give good performance. Stainless Steel: highly recommendedEspecially good with a sandwich clad bottom. Thesandwich bottom combines the benefits of stainlesssteel (appearance, durability and stability) with theadvantages of aluminum...

RADIANT MODULE (continued) CAUTION • Never cook directly on the glass. Always use cookware. • Always place the pan in the center of the surface unit you are cooking on. • Do not slide cookware across the cooktop because it can scratchthe glass—the glass is scratchresistant, not scratch proof. • Do n...

16 GRILL MODULE (continued) Grill Tips • Do not leave the grill unattended while in use. • Be sure to preheat according to the cooking guide. • Make sure the grease collector jar and the reflector pan are clean and in place before using the grill. • Remove grease from the grease collector jar after ...

17 GRILL COOKING GUIDE Do not leave cooktop unattended during “preheat” (knobs turned to HI)or any time the knobs are turned to HI with food on the grill. 1. Preheat 5 minutes before grilling. Refer to the setting in the guide for a particular food. 2. Trim excess fat from the meat. 3. Before cookin...

18 GRIDDLE ACCESSORY You must have the grill module to use the griddle accessory. Your non-stick coated griddle provides an extra-largecooking surface for meats, pancakes, or other foodusually prepared in a frying pan or electric skillet. WARNING: Do not use griddle modules JXDD43 orJXDD46 with thes...

19 Griddle Accessory How to Set The Griddle Controls The control knob must be pushed in to turn;this prevents the heating element from being turnedon accidentally. Push the knob in only when it is inthe OFF position. When the knob is in any otherposition, it can be turned without pushing it in. Fron...

20 GRIDDLE ACCESSORY (continued) Questions and Answers Q. Can my griddle be switched to the other side of the cooktop where it would be more convenientfor me? A. Your interchangeable cooktop modules can be used on either the right or left side of the cooktop(on some models). When inserting or removi...

21 HOME CANNING TIPS Canning should be done on the Coil Surface Unitsor the Radiant Units only. Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of the surface unit are notrecommended for most surface cooking. However, whencanning with a water-bath or pressure canner, larger-diameter cookware may be used. This is bec...

22 COOKTOP VENT SYSTEM The blower comes on automatically when the grill or griddle is turned onand turns off automatically when the grill or griddle is turned off. If the vent is turned on using the knob, the blower will not turn offautomatically and must be turned off using the knob. The built-in v...

23 CARE AND CLEANING NOTE: Let cooktop parts cool before touching or handling. Proper care and cleaning are important so your cooktop will give youefficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully incaring for your cooktop to assure safe and proper maintenance. Porcelain Enamel F...

24 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Cooktop Tub Wipe out tub with hot soapy water— or a soap-filled or plastic scouringpad. Rinse with a damp cloth. Make sure the drain hole is notblocked. Clean with a cotton swab or toothpick. Vent System Before cleaning the vent grille, be sure exhaustblower is shut ...

25 Car e and Cleaning Grill Module To remove: • Lift off the grill grate. • Unplug the heating element. Do not attempt to clean the heating element. To replace: • Place the reflector pan in the cooktop tub with the hole for the plug-in towards the outside of the cooktop. • Plug in the heating elemen...

Car e and Cleaning Radiant Module–Glass Ceramic Cooktop Cleaning Cleaning of glass ceramic cooktops is different fromcleaning a standard porcelain finish. To maintain andprotect the surface of your new glass ceramic cooktopfollow these basic steps.Before using your module for the first time, clean i...

28 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Requirements CAUTION: FOR PERSONAL SAFETY,REMOVE HOUSE FUSE OR CIRCUITBREAKER BEFORE BEGINNINGINSTALLATION.This appliance must be supplied with the propervoltage and frequency, as listed in theseInstallalation Instr uctions, and connected to anindividual, prop...

30 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Step 5A Blower to Ductwork Alignment In general, the use of flexible ducting isdiscouraged because it can cause severelyrestricted air flow. However, if the blower outletand the floor or wall duct location do NOT alignwell, then flexible METAL ducting can be ...

31 Select downward or wall venting. To conver tblower exhaust direction, remove four nutsinside the plenum which hold blower and wirefinger guard. Remove blower and rotate so thatexhaust faces downward or rear direction, asneeded. Replace wire finger guard and nuts.Retighten nuts.Blower exhaust dire...

32 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Equivalent Number Equivalent Duct Pieces Length* x Used = Length 5 ″ round to 3 1 ⁄ 4 ″ x 10 ″ transition90° elbow 37 ft. x ( ) = ft. 6 ″ round to 3 1 ⁄ 4 ″ x 10 ″ transition90° elbow 20 ft. x ( ) = ft. 3 1 ⁄ 4 ″ x 10 ″ to 6 ″ round transition 5 ft. x ( ) = f...

34 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 4-Conductor Branch Circuit When connecting cooktop to a 4-conductorcircuit, connect the red leads of the cooktop andthe power supply to the branch circuit red lead;connect the black leads to each other. Separatethe green and white leads of the cooktop.Connect...

35 QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE MODULES ARE • Difficulty may be in the main distribution panel of your house, caused by a NOT FUNCTIONING blown circuit fuse, a tripped circuit breaker, the main fuse or the main circuit PROPERLY breaker, depending on nature of the power s...

36 PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TINY SCRATCHES • Incorrect cleaning methods have been used, cookware with rough bottoms has (may appear as cracks) OR been used, or coarse particles (salt or sand) were between the cookware and the ABRASIONS ON RADIANT surface of cooktop. Use reco...

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WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTYFor one year from date of originalpurchase, we will provide, free ofcharge, parts and service labor in yourhome to repair or replace any part of the cooktop that fails because of amanufacturing defect. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and anys...