Contents
Main
JGP656
Cooktop
GE Appliances
Gas Downdraft
183D5580P078 49-80011 0400 JR
Installation and Owners Manual
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Safety Instructions
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
READ THIS MANUAL
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE
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Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call For Service
WARNING!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
CAUTION:
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
CAUTION:
WARNING:
WARNING!
LITE
SURFACE BURNERS
LP CONVERSION KIT
Your cooktop is shipped from the factory set to operate only with Natural Gas.
SURFACE BURNERS
COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Features of your cooktop.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Explained Feature Index on page
Using your cooktop.
How to Light a Burner
How to Select Flame Size
Simmer and Power Burners
Wok This Way
Using your cooktop
Stove Top Grills
Cooktop vent system.
Raising or Lowering the Vent
How to Operate the Vent System
Grease Filters
Care and cleaning of the cooktop.
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.
Glass Cooktop
Control Knobs
Sealed Burner Assemblies
Burner Grates
To prevent rusting,
To get rid of burned-on food,
Although theyre durable, the grates will gradually lose their shine,
Do not operate a burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
IMPORTANT
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If You Smell Gas:
Dimensions and Clearances
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MUST NEVER BE LESS THAN 24
Cut the Opening
The countertop cutout for the cooktop must be:
CAUTION:
The notches at the back of the cutout are:
Follow the illustration shown.
Installation of the downdraft system.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Installation of the downdraft system.
Optional Kits
1 ft.
Duct Fittings
Flexible ducting:
Do NOT use flexible plastic ducting. NOTE:
Electrical Supply:
IMPORTANT: (Please read carefully.) FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.
Power Supply Locations
Gas Supply:
DO NOT USE AN OLD PREVIOUSLY USED LINE.
Step 2 Install the Ductwork
DO NOT
Step 1 Install Downdraft Vent
Step 4 Install the Cooktop
MUST BE
Step 3 Install the Pressure Regulator
CAUTION: DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS. IMPORTANT:
Step 5 Electrical Connections
Step 6 Connect Power
Step 4 Install the Cooktop
Step 8 Install Filters, Check Operation of Downdraft
VENT
OFF
RAISE/LOWER
VENT
Before You Call For Service
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General Electric Company
Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150
GE Service Protection Plus
Please place in envelope and mail to:
Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:
Model Number Serial Number
GE Gas Cooktop Warranty
For The Period Of: GE Will Replace, At No Charge To You:
What GE Will Not Cover:
Service Telephone Numbers. GE Answer Center
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