GE JGP3530 Profile 30 Stainless Steel Gas Cooktop Instructions

: June 11, 2024
: GE

Table of Contents

GE JGP3530 Profile 30 Stainless Steel Gas Cooktop
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
PROPANE CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED
CONVERTING THE PRESSURE REGULATOR
CONVERTING THE COOKTOP BURNERS
CHECK SURFACE BURNERS
ADJUSTING LOW FLAME SETTING ON COOKTOP BURNERS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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GE JGP3530 Profile 30 Stainless Steel Gas Cooktop

Product Information

The product is a cooktop that operates on natural gas and can be converted to use propane gas. The cooktop has four burners, each with a different BTU rate, orifice size, and marking. The cooktop also has a pressure regulator that needs to be adjusted for propane gas usage. The user manual provides detailed instructions for converting the cooktop burners and the pressure regulator. The manual also provides instructions for adjusting the low flame setting and checking the surface burners.

Product Usage Instructions

To convert the cooktop burners for use with propane gas, follow these instructions:

Disconnect all electrical power at the main circuit breaker or fuse box.
Remove the burner cap and burner head from each burner.
Replace the orifice with the appropriate orifice size for propane gas, as indicated in the table in the user manual.
Reassemble the burner head and burner cap.

To convert the pressure regulator:

Use an adjustable wrench to unscrew the hex-nut cap from the pressure regulator.
Turn the plastic cap 1/4 turn to disassemble.
Rotate the cap counterclockwise to loosen.
Screw the hex-nut cap back onto the pressure regulator.

To adjust the low flame setting on cooktop burners:

Turn on two other burners to medium setting.
Turn the knob on the burner being adjusted to LO.
Slowly turn the adjustment screw inside shaft until flame is low but steady.
For each burner being adjusted, quickly turn the knob from LO to HI and back to LO to make sure the flame remains steady.

Special note: To convert the cooktop back to natural gas, reverse the instructions given in making propane adjustments.

PROPANE CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Death or serious injury can result from failure to follow these instructions.

Service by a qualified service technician only.
Shut off gas supply and disconnect power before servicing.
all grounding devices after service.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.

The pressure regulator and the burner orifices are set for natural gas. To use propane gas, the regulator and burner orifices must be converted.

WARNING
Do not operate the cooktop when using propane (bottled) gas before converting the pressure regulator and burner orifices for propane gas use. Failure to do so could cause high flames and toxic fumes which can result in serious injury.
The propane orifices are attached to the regulator which is packaged with the unit.

TOOLS REQUIRED

Flat bladed screwdriver (blade approximately 3/32″ across)
Nut drivers: 1/4″, 9/32″ or 7mm

To adjust your cooktop for use with propane gas, follow these instructions:

Disconnect all electrical power, at the main circuit breaker or fuse box.
Shut off the gas supply to the cooktop by closing the manual shut-off valve.

CONVERTING THE PRESSURE REGULATOR

Use an adjustable wrench to unscrew the hex-nut cap from the pressure regulator.
Turn the plastic cap 1/4 turn to disassemble.
Turn the plastic cap over as indicated in the picture. Align the tabs of the plastic cap with the slots of the hex-nut cap. Insert cap and rotate 1/4 turn to reassemble. The letters “LP” should now be visible on the top of the plastic cap.
Screw the hex-nut cap back onto the pressure regulator.

CONVERTING THE COOKTOP BURNERS

A. Remove the top grates, burner caps and bumer heads.
B. Using a 7mm or 9/32″ nut driver, remove the top burner orifices. These may be accessed through the burner opening in the base.
NOTICE: Save these orifices removed from the appliance for future use.
C. Remove the propane orifices from the bracket attached to the regulator. The top surface of the orifice is engraved for identification. Use the table and figure to determine the placement of the propane orifices.
JGP3530 – BURNER OUTPUT RATINGS: BTU/HR

Propane Gas 10” W.C.P.

BURNER

| ****

BTU RATE

| ORIFICE SIZE (mm)| ****

MARKING

LF| 18,000| 1.25| 125L
LR| 5,000| 0.66| 66L
RR| 12,000| 1.02| 102L
RF| 9,500| 0.91| 91L
JGP3030, PGP6030, CGP6030

– BURNER OUTPUT RATINGS: BTU/HR

Propane Gas 10” W.C.P.

BURNER

| ****

BTU RATE

| ORIFICE SIZE (mm)| ****

MARKING

LF| 15,000| 1.15| 115L
LR| 5,000| 0.66| 66L
RR| 12,000| 1.02| 102L
RF| 9,500| 0.91| 91L

D. Using a 7mm or 9/32″ nut driver, install the propane orifices in their precise locations. To prevent leakage, make sure the orifices are securely screwed into the gas injets.
E. Install the old orifices into the metal bracket along with these instructions, and replace onto the regulator for possible future conversion.

CHECK SURFACE BURNERS

Push and turn a knob to the LITE position. A clicking sound indicates proper operation of the ignition system. When lighting any burner, sparks will appear at all burners but gas flows from only the one selected. Once air is purged from the supply line, burner should light within 4 seconds. After burner lights, rotate the knob out of the LITE position. Try each burner in succession until all burners have been checked.
Quality of Flames Determine the quality of flames visually. Normal burner flames should look like (A) or (B).

Long, bright yellow flames are not normal. Normal flames may show signs of an orange tint when well heated or signs of flickering orange due to particles in the gas or air.

ADJUSTING LOW FLAME SETTING ON COOKTOP BURNERS

Low setting adjustments must be made with 2 other burners in operation on a medium setting. This procedure prevents the low flame from being set too low, resulting in the flame being extinguished when other burners are turned on.

A. Turn on surface burners to medium setting.
B. Turn the knob on the burner being adjusted to “LO”.
C. Remove the knob and insert a small flat blade screwdriver in the valve shaft as shown. Turn clockwise as far as possible while maintaining a stable flame. Repeat for all valves.
D. If flame appears too low or unstable, slowly turn adjustment screw counterclockwise until a stable flame exists for each burner.
E. Additionally, for each burner being adjusted, quickly open and close the cabinet doors while observing the flame. If flame is extinguished, turn adjustment screw counterclockwise for a larger flame. Repeat door openings until flame is stable.

SPECIAL NOTE: To convert the cooktop back to natural gas, reverse the instructions given in making propane adjustments.
NOTICE: Once the conversion is complete and confirmed, fill out the propane sticker and include your name, organization and date conversion was made. Apply the sticker to the cooktop near the regulator to alert others in the future that this appliance has been converted to propane. If converting back to natural gas from propane, please remove the sticker so others know the appliance is set to use natural gas.