GE Appliances
Owner's Manual
JGP319
JGP320
Part No. 164D2966P158-1
Pub. No. 49-8638-1 12-98 CG
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  • Page 1 GE Appliances Owner’s Manual JGP319 JGP320 Part No. 164D2966P158-1 Pub. No. 49-8638-1 12-98 CG...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    You Are Now Part of The GE Family. Safety Precautions ..4, 5 Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are Surface Burners ..5, 6 committed to providing dependable service.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    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 or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Have the installer show you the location of the cooktop gas shut-off valve and how to shut it off if necessary.
  • Page 5: Surface Burners

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot Never clean the cooktop surface when it is holders and other linens a safe distance hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes from your cooktop. and wet cloths could cause steam burns if used on a hot surface.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! SURFACE BURNERS Adjust the top burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware. Excessive flame is hazardous. To minimize the possibility of burns, Use a deep fat thermometer whenever ignition of flammable materials and possible to prevent overheating fat beyond spillage, turn cookware handles toward the...
  • Page 7: To Light A Burner

    Using the cooktop burners. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Light a Burner Your cooktop burners are lit by electric In case of a power failure, you can light the burners with a match. Hold a lit match to the ignition, eliminating the need for burner, then push in and turn the control knob standing pilot lights with constantly...
  • Page 8: Care And Cleaning Of The Cooktop

    Care and cleaning of the cooktop. Proper care and cleaning are important so your cooktop will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for 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 cord plug from the electric outlet, located on back wall below cooktop.
  • Page 9: Control Knobs

    Control Knobs Molded rib To replace knob, locate the groove in each The control knobs may be removed for cleaning. side of the knob stem. One of the grooves To remove knob, pull it straight off the contains a spring clip and the other stem.
  • Page 10: Burners

    Care and cleaning of the cooktop. The holes in the burners must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and an even, unhampered flame. Cooktop Burners Shipping screws You should clean the burners routinely, Do not attempt to clean burners in an especially after bad spillovers which could automatic dishwasher.
  • Page 11: Air Adjustment

    Air Adjustment Inner cone of flame 3/4” An air adjustment shutter for each surface burner regulates the flow of air to the flame. Rotate Burner When the right amount of air flows into the burner, the flame will be steady, relatively quiet and have approximately 3/4 inch sharp blue cones.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart on this page first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do • On models with electric ignition, make sure electrical Burners do not light Plug on range is not plug is plugged into a live, properly grounded outlet.
  • Page 13 Notes.
  • Page 14 Notes.
  • Page 15: Warranty

    Any part of the cooktop which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. One Year During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor From the date of the and in-home service to replace the defective part.
  • Page 16: Service Telephone Numbers

    Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs Service 800.626.2000 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. Service Contracts 800-626-2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount.

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