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JGP656 GE Appliances 183D5580P078 49-80011 04–00 JR Installation and Owner’ s Manual www .geappliances.com Cooktop Safety Instructions Safety precautions . . . .2, 4–7 Operating Instructions, Tips Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Cookware tips . . . . . . . . . . .10 Features of your cooktop . . .8 Vent system . . . . . . . . . . [...]
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2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. — WHA T TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ■ Do not try to light any[...]
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Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your cooktop properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your cooktop. READ THIS MANUAL GE & Y ou, A Service Partnership. FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: # # You can find them on a la[...]
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4 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. W ARNING! 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 inju[...]
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■ CAUTION: Items of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets above a cooktop—children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured. ■ Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and canned food a safe distance away from your cooktop. ■ Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains or drapes a safe distance f[...]
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6 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Use proper pan size—avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. T o avoid spillovers, make sure cookw[...]
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Y our cooktop is shipped from the factory set to operate only with Natural Gas. If you wish to use your cooktop with Liquefied Petroleum Gas, order Kit JXLP56. ■ Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop— they may melt if left too close to the v[...]
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8 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting 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 V ent 11 V ent Filters 12 Simmer Spillproof Burner 9, 13 Spillproof Burners 12, 13 High Power Sp[...]
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Using your cooktop. 9 How to Light a Burner Your cooktop burners are lit by electric ignition, eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with constantly burning flames. The igniters make clicking sounds and spark even when only a single burner [...]
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 10 W ok This Way We recommend that you use a flat-bottomed wok, available at your local retail stores, or use the Wok Holder accessory with traditional round bottomed woks. The Wok Holder accessory , model JXWK, can be ordered from your appliance de[...]
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 11 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 normal[...]
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12 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Grease Filters The efficiency of your downdraft depends on a clean filter. Frequency of cleaning depends on the type of cooking you do. Grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month. Never operate the downdraft without the filters in pla[...]
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Burner Grates Cast-iron burner grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers. 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. T o get rid of burned-on food, place t[...]
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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 gasket 1/4 ″ x 36 ″ (1) 3/16 [...]
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15 Dimensions and Clearances The downdraft system with blower, motor and ductwork 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 by reaching over heated surface units. If the cabinetry is used above the cookt[...]
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16 Installation instructions. Cut the Opening 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: ■ 34 5 ⁄ 8 ″ at the front o[...]
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V enting Options Side to side adjustments: The entire blower mounting plate can be adjusted 3 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 right. Discharge direction: The blower ass[...]
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JXRB57 optional accessory for indoor remote location of the blower/motor assembly. Use this kit when the blower and motor assembly will be located outside or below the cabinet floor. Optional Kits JXBC57 optional outdoor cover accessory for remote installation of blower and motor assembly on an outside wall. 18 Installation of the downdraft system.[...]
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T otal 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 ″ 90° flat elbow[...]
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20 Installation instructions. Electrical Supply: The built-in gas downdraft cooktop features pilotless electric ignition for energy savings and reliability. It operates on a 120 volt, 60 Hz power supply. A separate circuit, protected by a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker, is required. ■ A properly grounded 3-prong receptacle should be lo[...]
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Step 2 Install the Ductwork Use minimum 26 gauge galvanized or 24 gauge aluminum duct in 6 ″ round or 3 1 ⁄ 4 ″ x 10 ″ size, or a combination of both. PVC duct should be used if installing under a poured concrete slab. DO NOT use flexible plastic ducting. ■ Always use an appropriate roof or wall cap with damper. Laundry type wall caps sho[...]
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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 is placed into the cabinet. ■ Remove packaging from the cooktop. ■ To insure a good fit, position the cooktop over the cutout opening and [...]
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23 Step 5 Electrical Connections ■ Connect the 3-pin plastic plug from the blower/motor assembly to the 3-pin plastic socket on the underside of the vent, next to the conduit. ■ Slide the metal cover over the connection and secure with screws. ■ Connect the 6-pin plastic plug from the downdraft assembly to the 6-pin plastic socket on the unde[...]
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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 that the filter rests on slides. ■ Slide th[...]
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25 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Before Y ou Call For Service… T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the chart on this page first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Burners have yellow or The combustion quality of • Use[...]
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26 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Notes[...]
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27 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Notes[...]
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28 Notes Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service[...]
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General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box 32150 Louisville, 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! Benefits Include: • Backed by GE • All[...]
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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 and thank you for placing your c[...]
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31 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service GE Gas Cooktop W arranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace, At No Charge T o Y ou: One Y ear Any part of t[...]
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32 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Service T elephone 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-CARES (800-432-2737) Expert GE repair service [...]