GE JGP645 Use And Care & Installation Manual

Gas downdraft cooktop

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Use andCare & Installation Guide

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions, Tips

Controls............................................................ 8

Cooktop Comparison.................................... 7

Cookware ........................................................ 9

Electric Ignition............................................... 8

Features ........................................................... 6

Using Your Cooktop ................................. 8, 9

Vent System ................................................. 10

Care and Cleaning

GE Quality Product

Gas Downdraft Cooktop

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Before You

Call For Service

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Converting to LP Gas ... 24, 25 Downdraft ... 16–18 Consumer Services Appliance Registration... 2 Important Phone Numbers... 27 ... 11, 12 Model and Serial Numbers ... 2 Warranty ... Back Cover ... 26 ... 13–25 ... 27 Model: JGP645...
Page 2 You’ll find the model and serial numbers on a label located on the underside of the cooktop. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your cooktop. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here: Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your cooktop.
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
• Be sure your cooktop is correctly adjusted by a qualified service technician or installer for the type of gas (natural or LP) which is to be used.
Page 4: Using Your Cooktop
• Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooktop, be careful to avoid steam burns. • Do not clean the cooktop with flammable or volatile cleaning fluids.
Page 5 • If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the cooktop and call a qualified service technician. Never use an open flame to locate a leak.
Page 6: Controls
FEATURES OF YOUR COOKTOP Feature Index 1 Vent 2 Vent Filters 3 Cast-Iron Burner Grates 4 Spillproof Burners 5 High Power Spillproof Burners 6 Fan Speed Control 7 Vent Control 8 Surface Unit Controls 9 Glass Cooktop Surface Explained on page...
Page 7 After turning the control off, the glass cooktop is hot from the heat of the pan, but cooking stops right away. Heats by direct contact with the pan and by heating the air under the pan. For best cooking results, use good quality pans.
Page 8 OFF position. Auto Relight The burners on this cooktop relight automatically if the flame goes out. This helps prevent the inconvenience of having to manually relight a burner. As with electric ignition, all of the burner igniters spark while a burner is relighting.
Page 9: Cookware
Cookware 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 for cooking with minimum amounts of water. Cast Iron: If heated slowly, most skillets will give satisfactory results.
Page 10: Vent System
COOKTOP VENT SYSTEM The built-in vent system helps remove cooking vapors, odors and smoke from foods prepared on the cooktop. Continuous use of the vent system helps keep the kitchen comfortable and less humid, reducing cooking odors and soiling moisture that normally creates a frequent need for cleaning.
Page 11: Care And Cleaning
This will keep them from burning on and becoming more difficult to remove. As soon as the cooktop is cool, wash the glass surface with a cloth moistened with warm, soapy water; rinse with clean water, and dry with a soft cloth. You can use any liquid household detergent.
Page 12: Care And Cleaning
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. To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates in a covered container or plastic bag.
Page 13: Before You
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. PARTS LIST Cooktop • 4 burner grates • 4 burner caps • Gas pressure regulator with attached 1/2 to 3/8 reducing bushing and 3/8 pipe nipple •...
Page 14 THAN 24 . The vertical distance from the plane of the cooking surface to the bottom of adjacent overhead cabinets extending closer than 1 to the plane of the cooktop sides must not be less than 18 . (continued) DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES ⁄...
Page 15 Measure carefully when cutting countertop. Make sure sides of opening are parallel and rear and front cuts 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 cooktop must be: •...
Page 16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PLAN THE DUCTWORK ⁄ ⁄ Transition (supplied with blower/motor) ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ Prepare ductwork to vent to outdoors: • Use the shortest and straightest duct run possible. • Duct run should not exceed equivalent length of 150 feet. Refer to “Duct Fittings” chart to calculate equivalent length for various duct configurations.
Page 17 To accurately locate the ductwork holes in the cabinet floor: • Place the downdraft vent against the back of the cutout. • Place the transition duct supplied on top of the blower/motor assembly. • Position the transition duct and assembly below the discharge outlet.
Page 18 Do NOT use flexible plastic ducting. NOTE: Any home ventilation system, such as a cooktop with a downdraft exhaust mechanism, may interrupt the proper flow of combustion air and exhaust required by fireplaces, gas furnaces, gas water heaters and other naturally vented systems.
Page 19 •The pressure regulator must be connected in series with the manifold of the cooktop and must remain in series with the supply line regardless of type of gas being used.
Page 20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 Install Downdraft Vent Place the downdraft vent into the countertop cutout, against the back side. Countertop Countertop Tighten bolt Tighten against Bolt countertop Against Countertop • Secure the downdraft to the countertop with mounting screws provided. (One on each side.) Tighten the mounting screws against the underside of the countertop.
Page 21 Install the Pressure Regulator Shut-off valve • Install the supplied pressure regulator and nipple in the gas line as close to the cooktop inlet as possible. Allowances for ventilation ducting may be necessary. Make sure the regulator is installed in the right direction.
Page 22 • Lower the cooktop into the cutout, pressing gently and evenly to seat. NOTE: If the cooktop is installed in a 36 base cabinet, the mounting brackets cannot be used because of interference with the cabinet sides. In this case, the cooktop can be secured to the cabinet with angle brackets (not supplied).
Page 23: Downdraft
STEP 9 Assemble Burners, Check Ignition Assemble burner as shown. Check for proper ignition: • Push in one control knob and turn 90° to HIGH position. • The igniter will spark and the burner will light; the igniter will cease sparking when the burner is lit.
Page 24 This cooktop leaves the factory set for use with natural gas. If you convert to LP gas, keep these instructions and orifices in case you want to convert back to natural gas.
Page 25 Check for leaks before attempting to light the burners. When all connections have been made, make sure all cooktop controls are in the OFF position and turn on the main gas supply valve. Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system.
Page 26 • If burner flame looks like (A), call for service. Normal burner flames should look like (B) or (C), depending on the type of gas. • If cooktop is connected to LP gas, check all steps in the Installation Instructions.
Page 27: Consumer Services
We’ll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center information service is available to help.
Page 28: Warranty
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 because of a manufacturing defect. • Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.

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