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Don’t attempt to repair or replace any
part of your cooktop unless it is specifically
recommended in this guide. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the Governor
California to publish a list of substances known
the state to cause cancer, birth defects
reproductive harm and requires businesses warn
customers of potential exposure to such substances.
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Don’t leave children
unattended
Gas appliances can
minor exposure to
where a cooktop is hot or in operation. They
these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the
incomplete combustion of natural gas or
could be seriously burned.
CAUTION: ITEMS OF
TO
STORED
Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a bluish
rather than a yellow flame, will minimize incomplete
combustion. Exposure to these substances
minimized further by venting with an
or using a ventilation fan or
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT
IN CABINETS
A
be
window
CHILDREN CLIMBING
THE
TO
ITEMS
BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Do nut operate or your cooktop if the
glass is broken or cracked. Cleaning solutions
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When You Get Your Cooktop
and
could penetrate the broken cooktop
When you get your
have the installer
and create a risk of electric shock. Call for service
immediately if the cooktop glass breaks or cracks.
show you the location of the gas cut-off valve
— and how to shut it off if necessary.
Do not operate the burner without
parts in place.
Have your cooktop installed and properly
grounded by a qualified installer, in accordance
with the Installation Instructions. Any adjustment
and service should be performed only by qualified
gas range installers or service technicians.
Do not
the cooktop with flammable or
cleaning fluids.
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the cooktop when
appIiance is
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Do not attempt to
replace
part
of your cooktop unless it is
recommended in this
Avoid scratching the cooktop with sharp
implements, with rings and other jewelry.
All
servicing
should be referred to qualified technician.
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Never use the cooktop as a cutting
burner grates and other surfaces
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Plug your cooktop into a 120-volt grounded
outlet only. Do not remove the round
before touching them
children them.
leaving them where
prong from the plug. If in doubt about the
grounding of the home electrical system, it your
personal responsibility and obligation to
ungrounded outlet replaced with a properly
grounded three-prong outlet in accordance with
*’Never
loose-fitting or hanging garments
while using the appIiance. Be careful when
reaching for items stored in cabinets over the
cooktop. Flammable material could be ignited
brought in contact with flame or hot surfaces and
the National Electrical Code.
not
an
extension cord with this appliance.
may
severe bums.
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Be sure all packing materials arc removed
the cooktop before operating it, to prevent fire or
smoke damage should the packing material ignite.
your appliance for warming or
room. Prolonged use of the cooktop
in this way can be hazardous.
Be sure your cooktop is correctly adjusted by a
- qualified service technician or installer. This
counter unit, as shipped from the factory, can
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Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains
or drapes a safe distance from your cooktop.
only be operated with natural gas.
not try
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to operate it with LP (bottled) gas unless you
follow the Installation Instructions
your cooktop. See LP Gas Adjustments.
with
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not
water grease
pan. Turn
Never pick up
be
as
off burner, then smother flaming pan
by covering pan completely with well-fitting
cookie sheet or flat tray, or available,
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
fresh.
dry
,
sides’ of pan.
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use
of
Flaming grease outside a pan can be
out by
covering with baking soda or if available a
fat
purpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher,.
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will
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When
glass cookware
designed for top-of-range
it is
in
as
slowly,
Do not store flammable
cooktop, Do
near the
or use gasoline or
.,
.
flammable vapors and liquids the
vicinity of this
appliance.
overheating fat
that
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Do not let cooking
flammable materials accumulate in or near the
cooktop.
easily
food and
cookware
and
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Always use the LITE position when
igniting top burners and make sure the
burners have
cover burner
both
prevent hazardous
spattering
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accumulations of
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Never leave surface
settings.
unattended
causes smoking
.
greasy
that may
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Adjust surface burner flame
so it does not
cookware the
This
to
the edge of the cookware.
Excessive flame is
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sure it is
cooking.
top-of
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Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp pot
holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from
jars
fat
steam. Do not
potholders
near
not use a
your
flames when lifting cookware.
or other bulky cloth of a pot holder.
keep dishtowels, dish
holders and a safe distance from
To minimize the possibility of burns,
ignition of flammable materials
spillage,
or
turn cookware handles toward the
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and
utensils and
center of the cooktop without extending over
adjacent burner.
food a safe distance away from your
Always turn surface burner to
removing cookware.
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Teach children not to
with the controls
any other part of the ranges.
Never leave the oven door
not watching the range.
when
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To avoid the possibility of a
always
Conversion
certain that the controls for all burners are at
OFF position and all grates are cool before
attempting to remove a grate.
is
from the factory set to
operate
with Natural Gas.
you wish
with Liquefied
the Installation
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If cooktop is located near a window,
long curtains which could blow over the
burners and create a fire hazard.
not
Petroleum Gas,
Instructions
Adjustments,
with
If you smell gas, turn
gas to
cooktop
WARNING: These adjustments
made by a
and call a qualified service technician. Never use
an open flame. to locate a
technician in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and all
and
requirements of
Failure to
authority having jurisdiction,
use aluminum foil to line
Misuse could result in a fire hazard or damage to
the cooktop,
bowls.
instructions could
property damage. The qualified
responsibility
in
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Do not cover or block the area around
cooktop knobs. This area must be kept clear for
proper ventilation and burner performance.
the conversion.
When cooking pork, follow the directions
THESE
exactly and always cook the meat to an
temperature of at least
This assures that, in
the remote possibility that trichina may be present
in the meat, it will be killed and the meat will be
safe to eat.
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Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if
the wok has a round
ring which is placed
over the burner grate to support the wok. This
ring acts as a heat trap which may damage the
burner grate and burner head. Also, it may cause
the burner to work improperly. This may cause a
carbon monoxide level above that allowed by
current standards, resulting in a health hazard.
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Clean only parts listed in this Use and
Care Book.
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FEATURES OF YOUR COOKTOP
Models JGP630ER
1. Spill-proof Burners
2. Surface Unit Controls
3. Glass Cooktop Surface
4. High Power Spill-proof Burners
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Ignition
Your surface burners are lighted by
electric ignition, eliminating the
need for standing pilot lights with
constantly burning flames.
In case of a power outage, you
can light the burners with a match.
Hold a lighted match to the burner,
then turn the knob to the LITE
position. To avoid burning your
hand, use extreme caution when
lighting burners this way.
Surface burners in use when an
electrical power failure occurs will
continue to operate normally.
To Light a Burner
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The left front and right rear
burners are best for smaller pans
and cooking operations requiring
carefully controlled simmering
conditions. The right front and
rear left burners are the high
power burners for larger pans
and fast boiling operations.
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Do not operate the burner for an
extended period of time without
cookware on the grate. The finish
on the grate may chip without
Push the control knob in and turn it
counterclockwise to LITE.
To turn a burner off, turn the knob
clockwise, as far as it will go, to
the OFF position.
After the burner ignites, turn the
knob to adjust the flame size.
to
the heat.
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Check to be sure the burner
you turn on is the one you want
to use.
Be sure the burners and grates
are cool before you place your
hand, a pot holder, cleaning
cloths or other materials on them.
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USING YOUR COOKTOP
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How to Select Flame Size
FOR SAFE HANDLING OF COOKWARE, NEVER
LET THE FLAME EXTEND UP THE SIDES OF
THE COOKWARE. Any flame larger than the bottom
of the cookware is wasted heat and only serves to heat
the handle.
Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat.
The flame size on a gas burner should match the
cookware you are using.
Cookware
Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for either
surface or oven cooking. It conducts heat very slowly
and cools very slowly. Check cookware
manufacturer’s directions to be sure it can be used on
gas cooktops.
Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is
recommended because it heats quickly and evenly.
Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. Use
saucepans with tight-fitting lids when cooking with
minimum amounts of water.
Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor heating
properties, and is usually combined with copper,
aluminum or other metals for improved heat
distribution. Combination metal skillets generally
work satisfactorily if used at medium heat as the
manufacturer recommends.
Cast Iron: If heated slowly, most skillets will give
satisfactory results.
Enamelware: Under some conditions, the enamel of
some cookware may melt. Follow cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations for cooking
methods.
Glass: There are two types of glass cookware-those
for oven use only and those for surface cooking
(saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat
very slowly.
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Wok Cooking
We recommend that
you use only a
bottomed wok. They
available at your
local retail store.
Do not use woks
that have support
rings Use of these
with or
the
ring in place, can
be dangerous.
Placing the ring
over the burner
grate may cause the burner to work improperly
resulting in carbon monoxide levels above allowable
current standards. This could be dangerous to your
health. Do not try to use such woks without the ring.
You could be seriously injured if the wok tipped over.
Stove Top Grills
Do not use stove top grills on your
sealed gas burners. If you use the
stove top grill on the sealed gas
burner it will cause incomplete
combustion and can result in
exposure to carbon monoxide
levels above allowable current
standards. This can be hazardous
to your health.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Proper
and cleaning are important so your cooktop will give you
efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring
f’or it.
Before cleaning any part of your cooktop, be sure all burners are off and
DISCONNECT ELECTRIC POWER TO THE COOKTOP at the fuse
box or circuit breaker panel, or pull the cooktop power plug, located
beneath the cooktop and inside the cabinets.
Cooktop Glass
To keep the cooktop looking its best, wipe up any
CAUTION: DO NOT COOK ON OR CLEAN
A BROKEN OR CRACKED COOKTOP.
spills as they occur. This will keep them from burning
on and becoming more difficult to remove.
Cleaning solutions and
cooktop can create a risk of electric shock. Call for
service technician immediately.
penetrating the
It’s a good idea to wipe the control area clean after
use of the cooktop. For a more thorough
cleaning, the knobs can be removed by pulling them
off the knob stems.
As soon as the cooktop is cool, wash the glass surface
a
moistened with warm, soapy water; rinse
with clean water, and dry with a soft cloth. You can
use any liquid household detergent. Do not use
abrasive materials such as metal pads, cleansing
powder and soap-filled pads— they may scratch the
surface. Do not use harsh chemicals such as bleach or
chemical oven cleaners.
Control Knobs
The control knobs may be removed
for cleaning.
To
knob, pull it straight off
the stem. If knob is difficult to
remove, place a thin cloth (like a
handkerchief) or a piece of string
under and around the knob edge
and pull
Wash knobs in soap and water but
not soak.
To replace knob, match the “D”
shaft on the knob to the “D” shaft
on the stem. Do not force the knob.
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Burner Assembly
The burner assemblies should be washed regularly
and, course, after
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE
BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER
PARTS IN PLACE.
Turn all controls off before removing burner parts and
drip pans.
The burner grates, burner tops and trim rings can be
lifted off, making them easy to clean. Removing them
gives you access to the burner bodies and burner
bowls. (To avoid snagging cloth on spark igniters,
leave burner tops in place when cleaning burner
bowls.) There are two locating pins that fit into
indentations at the bottom of the bowls. The pins
allow the grate to sit level in one direction only. Do
not remove the pins. Do not remove burner bowls
from glass top units.
The electrode of the
spark igniter is exposed
beyond the top of the
burner. When cleaning
Spark
the burner bowl, be
careful not to snag the electrode of the spark
igniter with your cleaning cloth. Damage to the
igniter could occur. Be careful not to push in any
cooktop controls while cleaning the burner bowls.
A slight electrical shock might result which could
cause you to knock over hot cookware.
Wash burner parts with all-purpose non-abrasive
cleaner and warm water. Soak stubborn soil. Dry them
with a cloth—don’t reassemble them wet.
DO NOT clean in a self-cleaning oven
or dishwasher.
Burner Grate
To reassemble: Place the trim ring onto the burner
body first. Before replacing the burner top, first
examine the two tabs on its underside. The tabs are
to fit into receiving slots in the burner body. When
replacing burner grate, make sure the bottoms of
the four larger burner grate fingers fit into the
corresponding indentations in the burner bowl.
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Burner
Bowl
Spark Igniter
Burner Body
Burner Grates
Porcelain enamel burner grates
should be washed often. Wash
them in hot, soapy water and
rinse with clean water. Dry the
grates with a cloth—don’t put
them back on the cooktop wet.
When replacing the grates, be
sure they’re positioned securely
over the burners.
Wash, rinse well, and dry.
Although they’re durable, the
grates will gradually lose their
shine, regardless of the best care
you can give them. This is due to
their continual exposure to
high temperatures.
Do not operate a burner for an
extended period of time without
cookware on the grate. The finish
on the grate may chip without
cookware to absorb the heat.
To get rid of burned-on food, place
the grates in a covered container or
plastic bag. Add 1/4 cup ammonia
and let them soak for 30 minutes.
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QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
POSSIBLE CAUSE
PROBLEM
CONTROL KNOB
WILL NOT TURN
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When the knob is at the
turned, and must be turned in a counterclockwise direction. When the knob is at
any other position, it can turned in either direction without being pushed in.
position, it must be pushed in before it can be
TICKING SOUND
OF SPARK IGNITER
PERSISTS AFTER
BURNER LIGHTS
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burner off and relight. If ticking is still present, call for service.
TICKING
PERSISTS AFTER
BURNER IS
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Be sure knob is in
OFF position. Remove knob by pulling it straight off
the stem and check bottom knob for any build-up of soil.
TURNED OFF
BURNERS
LIGHT
NOT
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Maim sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet.
Gas supply not connected or not turned on.
Igniter opening in burner body may be clogged (see Burner Assembly in the
Care and Cleaning section). Remove the obstruction.
parts
replaced correctly (see Care and Cleaning section).
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Counter unit not properly grounded or polarized. This can affect spark ignition.
Soil clogging holes in burner top. Remove and clean.
burner top not replaced correctly.
reinstalled correctly. Push knob down on the stem.
BURNERS HAVE
YELLOW OR
YELLOW-TIPPED
FLAMES
(C) Normal soft blue flames
(A)
(B) Yellow-tipped flames
If burner flames look like (A) or (B), call for service. Normal burner
flames should look like (C), burning with a soft blue flame.
If you need more help.
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YOUR BUILT-IN COOKTOP
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or
check to establish warranty period.
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FULLONE-YEARWARRANTY
This warranty is extended to
WHAT IS COVERED
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use in
the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace any
part of the cooktop that fails
Washington,
In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it is
LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.
because of a manufacturing defect.
All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer
servicers during normal working
hours.
Should your appliance need service
during warrant period or beyond,
call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
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Service trips to your home to teach
you how to use the product.
described in the Installation
Instructions provided with the
product.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product, please
contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
. Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
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Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
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Damage to product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts of
God.
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. Improper installation.
WARRANTOR IS
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, gas, exhausting
and other connecting facilities as
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may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
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