Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

This Appliance must be electrically grounded. Check with your local codes which apply in your area. If no local codes apply, the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70–Latest Edition must be followed. Write to:

National Fire Protection Association

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

In Canada, electrical grounding must be in accordance with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and/or local codes. See Installation—Electrical Connections in this section.

Be sure the installation of this cooktop in a mobile home conforms with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280. If this standard does not apply, you must follow the standard for Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI

A225.1 and Manufactured Home Installations, Sites and Communities and ANSI/NFPA 501A or with local codes. You can get a copy of the Federal Standard by Writing:

Office of Mobile Home Standards

HUD Building

451 7th Street, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 24010

WARNING!

INSTALLATION

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and cabinets around the cooktop can withstand heat generated by the cooktop up to 200°F.

Avoid placing cabinets above the cooktop. To reduce the hazard caused by reaching over the open flames of operating burners, install a

ventilation hood over the cooktop that projects forward at least 5beyond the front of the cabinets.

WARNING!

INSTALLATION SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)

The ventilating hood must be constructed of sheet metal not less than 0.0122thick. Install

above the cooktop with a clearance of not less than 1/4between the hood and the underside of the combustible material or metal cabinet.

The hood must be at least as wide as the appliance and centered over the appliance. Clearance between the cooking surface and the ventilation hood surface MUST NEVER BE LESS THAN 24 INCHES.

EXCEPTION: Installation of a listed microwave oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall conform to the installation instructions packed with that appliance.

If cabinets are placed above the cooktop, allow a minimum clearance of 30between the cooking surface and the bottom of unprotected cabinets.

If a 30clearance between cooking surface and overhead combustible material or metal cabinets cannot be maintained, protect the

underside of the cabinets above the cooktop with not less than 1/4insulating millboard covered with sheet metal not less than 0.0122thick. Clearance between the cooking surface and protected cabinets MUST NEVER BE LESS THAN 24 INCHES.

The vertical distance from the plane of the

cooking surface to the bottom of adjacent overhead cabinets extending closer than 1to

the plane of the cooktop sides must not be less than 18. (See the Preparing the Opening section.)

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.

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GE JGP319, JGP321 owner manual Electrical Requirements

JGP321, JGP319 specifications

General Electric (GE) has long been a trusted name in home appliances, and their JGP319 and JGP321 gas cooktops are prime examples of modern kitchen ingenuity. Both models are designed with the home chef in mind, offering a blend of aesthetic appeal, technological advancements, and user-friendly features.

The GE JGP319 and JGP321 gas cooktops are equipped with four sealed burners, providing a range of cooking options for various culinary creations. The sealed burners not only enhance safety but also facilitate easy cleaning, as spills are contained within the burner area. The JGP319 model delivers up to 11,500 BTUs, while the JGP321 offers an impressive maximum output of 15,000 BTUs on its high-heat burner. This robust heat capacity allows users to achieve rapid boiling and swift cooking, making it ideal for busy kitchens.

Both cooktops feature heavy-duty cast iron grates, which offer superior durability and stability for pots and pans. The continuous grate design allows cookware to slide effortlessly from burner to burner, enhancing the cooking experience. This feature is particularly appreciated by chefs who often juggle multiple pots simultaneously.

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