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GE Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, Kentucky 40225 31-9149 Pr o fi le 30- and 36-in. Cook t ops T echnical Ser vice Guide January 2007 GE Consumer & Industrial PP945 PP975 ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF HOT SURFACE CONTROL LOCK Profile 12 IN 9 IN 6 IN ON/OFF WARMING ZONE ON/OFF + + - + - + - + - - GE 12IN 9IN 6IN Profile H OT S URFACE C O[...]
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– 2 – IMP OR T ANT SAFE TY NOTICE The information in this service guide is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic, and mechanical experience. Any attempt to r epair a major ap pli ance may result in personal injury and pr operty damage. The man u fac tur er or seller cannot be r esponsible for [...]
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– 3 – Table of Contents Component Locator Views ....................................................................................................... .................................... 13 Component Quick Reference Tr oubleshooting ................................................................................................... 20 Control [...]
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– 4 – P P 9 7 5 B M 1 B B Brand P = Pro fi le Featur e Pack Designates Features - the higher the number , the more featur es Product Color B = Black S = Black Glass W/Stainless Trim W = White Model Y ear Designator Model Number The nomenclature tag of your cooktop is located on the bottom of the burner box. In addition to the model and serial [...]
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– 5 – Introduction The new electronic cooktops make an eloquent statement of style, convenience, and kitchen planning fl exibility. The electronic touch contr ols are simple to understand and easy to operate–just r ead and touch. These cooktops include many helpful featur es: The controls lockout featur e protects against power activation to[...]
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– 6 – Installation The branch circuit load for 1 wall-mounted oven or 1 counter-mounted cooktop is the rating on the nomenclature tag of the appliance. The branch circuit load for a counter -mounted cooktop and not more than 2 wall-mounted ovens ― all supplied from a single branch cir cuit and located in the same room ― shall be computed by[...]
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– 7 – Dimensions and Clearances The following MINIMUM clearance dimensions must be maintained. 13 ″ MAX. Depth of uprotected overhead cabinets 30 ″ MIN. Clearance from countertop to unprotected overhead surface 2 ″ MIN. Clearance from cutout to side wall on the left of the unit 15 ″ MIN. Height from countertop to nearest cabinet on eith[...]
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– 8 – ( Continued next page ) Control F eatur es ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF 12IN 9IN 6IN ON/OFF ON/OFF HOT SURFA CE CONTROL LOCK WARMING ZONE O N / O F F 1 2 IN 9 IN 6 IN H OT S U R F AC E CO N T RO L LO C K O N / O F F O N / O F F O N / O F F 5 Features of your cooktop. ge.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.[...]
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– 9 – ( Continued next page ) Using the surface elements. Y our new Profile Cooktop makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience, and kitchen planning flexibility . Whether you chose it for its purity of design, assiduous attention to detail, or for both of these reasons—you’ll find that your Profile cooktop’ s superior blend of form[...]
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– 10 – ON/OFF T o turn on a single sur face element: T ouch the ON/OFF pad, then touch the (+) / (-) pad. Use the (+) / (-) pad to choose the desired power setting. The control will beep each time a pad is touched. T o turn off a single sur face element, touch the ON/OFF pad again. Single Surface Element Dual Surface Element T o turn on the sur[...]
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– 1 1 – Using the surface elements. T o turn on the warming zone sur face element: T ouch the warming zone ON/OFF pad, then touch the (+) / (-) pad. Use the (+) / (-) pad to choose a setting of H (High) or L (Low). T o turn off the warming zone sur face element, touch the ON/OFF pad. Use only cookware recommended for top-of-range cooking. The W[...]
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– 12 – Operation Over view DIGIT AL CONTROL SYSTEM The digital control system consists of 3 cir cuit boards: The touch board (permanently adher ed to the ceramic glass panel) senses user input , including control lockout , displays user settings, contains HOT lights and key touch beeper . It is the “Main” board for the system. The relay pow[...]
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– 13 – Component Locator Views ( Continued next page ) Front View (Model PP945) Glass T op With Permanently Attached T ouch Board Relay Power Supply Module Drop Box Burner Box Single Surface Element Dual Surface Element T ri-Ring Surface Element Daughter Relay Module Single Surface Element Relay Power Supply Module (RPSM) T op View - Glass Top [...]
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– 14 – T op View - Glass Top R emoved Single Surface Element W arming Zone Surface Element Dual Surface Element Dual Surface Element T ri-Ring Surface Element Daughter Relay Module Front View (Model 975PP) Relay Power Supply Module Drop Box Burner Box Glass T op With Permanently Attached T ouch Board Relay Power Supply Module (RPSM)[...]
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– 15 – Cooktop Components W ARNING: Befor e ser vicing the cooktop, power must be removed fr om the cooktop by turning the power off at the circuit br eaker . W ARNING: Sharp edges may be exposed when servicing. Use caution to avoid injury. Wear Kevlar gloves or equivalent protection. Cooktop Removal From Countert op T o remove the cooktop from[...]
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– 16 – Daughter Relay Module (DRM) T o replace the DRM: Remove the glass top. (See Glass Top .) Mark and disconnect wiring from the module. 1. 2. Note: The module is held in place by 4 retainers that lock the board in place using compr ession tabs. It may be helpful to r emove the ink tube from an inexpensive ballpoint pen and place the barrel [...]
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– 17 – Insulating Barrier Insulating Barrier Relay Power Supply Module (RPSM) If the RPSM is damaged or defective, it can be accessed by opening the drop box that is under the cooktop. Note: If the drop box is inaccessible, it will be necessary to remove the cooktop fr om the countertop. (See Cooktop Removal from Countertop .) Place the cooktop[...]
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– 18 – Heating Elements The radiant heating element consists of a ribbon- type resistance wir e attached to the support insulation with molded ceramic walls in a corr osion- protected metal dish. On model PP975, the cir cular heating elements come in 5 sizes. T o remove heating elements: Remove the glass top. (See Glass Top .) Mark and remove t[...]
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– 19 – Mark the numbers on the bottom of the element next to the tabs. Remove the two ¼-in. hex-head screws and tabs. Install them on the new element in the same numbered position. 4. 5. Ta b Mark Number Mark Number Ta b[...]
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– 20 – Diagnostics and Ser vice Information Component Quick Refer ence Tr oubleshooting Hot Light Stays On - Glass Cool Hot Light Inoperative - Glass Hot Hot Light Inoperative at Start-up Non Tri-Ring Element Inoperative Tri-Ring Element Inoperative Elements Heat-No Display No Heat On Any Element-Keys Function Unit T otally Dead T ouch Board RP[...]
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– 21 – Component Ohms T est Location Open Circuit Corr ection Left Rear 1200W Element* 46 Ω RPSM J7-2 Orange/Black to K14 Orange Check Element and wiring. Both OK - replace RPSM Left Front 1000W Inner Element* 56.2 Ω RPSM J7-4 Y ellow/Black to K10 Yellow Check Element and wiring. Both OK - replace RPSM Left Front 1200W Outer Element* 46.2 ?[...]
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– 22 – Model PP 945 T est Location Left Rear Element* RPSM J2 to J21-3 Left Front Element* RPSM L1 to J21-2 Right Front Element* RPSM L1 to J21-4 Right Rear Element* RPSM J2 to J21-1 Each element' s hot light limiter switch and its wiring can be tested without removing the cooktop fr om its installation. This test will aid the service tech[...]
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– 23 – Schematics and Wiring Diagrams ( Continued next page ) Model PP945 - Element 240 V AC Schematic W ARNING: Disconnect electrical power before servicing. Caution : Label all wires prior to disconnection. Wiring errors can cause impr oper and dangerous operation. Verif y operation after ser vicing.[...]
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– 24 – WIRING DIAGRAM MODEL PP945[...]
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– 25 – MODEL PP975 - ELEMENT 240 V AC SCHEMA TIC W ARNING: Disconnect electrical power before servicing. Caution : Label all wires prior to disconnection. Wiring errors can cause impr oper and dangerous operation. Verif y operation after ser vicing. ( Continued next page )[...]
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– 26 – WIRING DIAGRAM MODEL PP975[...]
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– 27 – Warranty This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE[...]