GE APPLIANCES JGP5036DLBB 36 Inch Built-In Gas Cooktops Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- GE Appliances
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APPLIANCES JGP5036DLBB 36 Inch Built-In Gas Cooktops
Instruction Manual
Gas Cooktops
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IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
- This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.
- When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they shall be the T-handle type.
- A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 5 feet.
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
Installation must be performed by a qualified installer.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Installation of this product must conform with local codes, or in the absence
of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA.54, latest
edition. In Canada, installation must conform with the current Natural Gas
Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1 or the current Propane Installation Code,
CAN/CGAB149.2, and with local codes where applicable. This product has been
design-certified by UL according to ANSI Z21.1, the latest edition, and the
Canadian Gas Association according to CAN/ CGA-1.1 latest edition.
When installing a gas appliance the use of old flexible connectors can cause
gas leaks and personal injury. Always use a NEW flexible connector.
Leak testing of the appliance shall be conducted according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
The cooktop must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, in accordance with the National Electrical Code
(ANSI/NFPA 70, latest edition). In Canada, electrical grounding must be in
accordance with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and/or
local codes. See Electrical Connections in this section.
Do not install this product with an air curtain hood or another cooktop hood
that operates by blowing air down on the cooktop. This airflow may interfere
with the operation of the gas burners resulting in fire or explosion hazards.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
WARNING
Before beginning the installation, switch power off at the service panel and
lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on
accidentally. When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely
fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED
- Gas line shut-off valve
- Pipe joint sealant or UL-approved pipe thread tape with Teflon* that resists the action of natural and propane gases.
- Flexible metal appliance connector (1/2″ I.D.). A 5-foot length is recommended for ease of installation but other lengths are acceptable. Never use an old connector when installing a new cooktop.
- Flare union adapter for connection to gas supply line (3/4″ or 1/2″ NPT x 1/2″ I.D.).
- Flare union adapter for connection to pressure regulator on the cooktop (1/2″ NPT x 1/2″ I.D.).
- Liquid leak detector or soapy water.
*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
IMPORTANT — Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.
IMPORTANT — Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
IMPORTANT — Remove all packing material and literature before connecting
gas and electrical supply to the cooktop.
IMPORTANT — To avoid damage to your cabinets, check with your builder or
cabinet supplier to make sure that the materials used will not discolor,
delaminate or sustain other damage. This product has been designed in
accordance with the requirements of UL and CSA International and complies with
the maximum allowable wood cabinet temperatures of 194°F (90°C).
Note to Installer Be sure to leave these instructions with the
consumer.
Note to consumer Keep these instructions for future reference.
Servicer The electrical diagram is located inside the cooktop.
Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under warranty.
Mobile Home – Additional Installation Requirements
The installation of this product must conform to the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the
Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part
280). When such standard is not applicable, use the Standard for Manufactured
Home Installations, ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A, or with local codes.
In Canada, the installation of this product must conform with the current
standards CAN/CSAA240-latest edition, or with local codes.
When this cooktop is installed in a mobile home, it must be secured during
transit. Any method of securing the cooktop is adequate as long as it conforms
to the standards listed above.
DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES
Provide adequate clearances between the cooktop and adjacent combustible
surfaces. These dimensions must be met for the safe use of your cooktop.
Allow 30″ (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between burners and bottom of an
unprotected wood or metal cabinet, or allow a 24″ (61 cm) minimum when the
bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected by no less than 1/4″ (6.4 mm)
thick flame-retardant millboard covered with no less than No. 28 MSG sheet
metal (.015″ [.38 mm] thick), .015″ (.38 mm) thick stainless steel, .025″
(0.64 mm) aluminum or .020″ (0.5 mm) copper.
Installation of a listed microwave oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop
shall conform to the installation instructions packed with that appliance.
Built-in oven installation shall conform to the installation instruction
packed with the built-in oven.
MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS
ALL HORIZONTAL CLEARANCES MUST BE MAINTAINED FOR A MINIMUM OF 18″ ABOVE THE COOKING SURFACE.
| C| L| R
---|---|---|---
JGP3030, JGP3530, JGP3036| 2-1/4″| 6″| 6″
JGP5030, PGP7030, CGP7030, PGP9030, CGP9530| 2-7/8″| 12″| 12″
JGP5036, PGP7036, CGP7036, PGP9036, CGP9536| 3-3/8″| 12″| 12″
NOTE: Allow 7/16″ minimum vertical clearance from the cooktop bottom (or
3-11/16″ minimum depth from the countertop) to any combustible surfaces, such
as a cabinet drawer. For island installation, maintain 2-1/2 in. minimum from
cutout to front and back edge of the countertop. Maintain 3 in. minimum from
cutout to side edges of the countertop. 1″ = 2.5 cm; 1′ = 0.3 m
OVERALL COOKTOP DIMENSIONS
CUTOUT DIMENSIONS OF COUNTERTOP
To ensure accuracy, it is best to make a template when cutting the opening
in the counter.
RECOMMENDED GAS SUPPLY LOCATION FROM BLACKWALL
FOR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) FORWARD APPROACH INSTALLATION
ONLY
NOTE: The enclosure must be made of wood material. Also, an access panel
is required for the electrical outlet, pressure regulator, shut-off valve,
hold-down brackets, and service.
CONVERTING TO PROPANE GAS (OR CONVERTING BACK TO NATURAL GAS FROM
PROPANE)
This cooktop leaves the factory set for use with natural gas. If you want to
convert to propane gas, the conversion must be performed by a qualified
propane gas installer.
The conversion orifices and instructions can be found attached to the
regulator. Keep these instructions and all orifices in case you want to
convert them back to natural gas.
INSTALLING THE COOKTOP
WARNING
Do not remove the 6 black Z brackets screwed to the bottom of the cooktop (on
some models).
A. Locate the electrical outlet and gas shut-off valve beneath the cabinet.
B. Lay the cooktop upside down on a towel or tablecloth-covered countertop.
C. Locate and remove hold-down brackets from the literature package.
D. Attach brackets to the cooktop. Remove the screw from the side of the
cooktop and screw the hold-down bracket to the side of the cooktop unit.
Repeat for the opposite side of the cooktop.
E. Insert the cooktop centered into the cutout opening. Make sure the front
edge of the countertop is parallel to the cooktop. Make a final check that all
required clearances are met.
Once the unit is in place, screw the hold-down bracket into the cabinet sides
to secure the unit into place.
GAS SUPPLY
WARNING
Fire Hazard: Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard: Do not exceed 25 ft-lbs of torque when making gas line
connections. Overtightening may crack the pressure regulator resulting in fire
or explosion hazards. Gas Pressure Regulator
You must use the gas pressure regulator supplied with this range. For proper
operations the inlet pressure to the regulator should be as follows:
Natural Gas:
Minimum pressure: 6″ of Water Column
Maximum pressure: 13″ of Water Column
Propane Gas:
Minimum pressure: 11″ of Water Column
Maximum pressure: 13″ of Water Column
If you are not sure about the inlet pressure contact the local gas supplier.
Shut off the main gas supply valve before disconnecting the old cooktop and
leave it off until the new hook-up has been completed. Don’t forget to relight
the pilot on other gas appliances when you turn the gas back on. Because hard
piping restricts movement of the range, the use of a CSA International
certified flexible metal appliance connector is recommended unless local codes
require a hard-piped connection. If the hard piping method is used, you must
carefully align the pipe; the cooktop cannot be moved after the connection is
made.
To prevent gas leaks, apply pipe joint compound or wrap pipe thread tape with
Teflon around all-male (external) pipe threads.
A. Install provided regulator in the gas line between the cooktop and the
manual shut-off valve. Refer to the arrow on the back of the regulator for gas
flow direction. Ensure the front of the regulator is facing towards the
cabinet front, easily accessible through the cabinet doors.
B. Install a manual shut-off valve in the gas line in a location easily
accessible through the cabinet doors.
C. When all connections have been made, ensure all gas controls are in the off
position and turn on the main gas supply valve. Use a liquid leak detector at
all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system.
When using pressures greater than 1/2 psig to pressure test the gas supply
system of the residence, disconnect the cooktop and individual shut-off valve
from the gas supply piping. When using pressures of 1/2 psig or less to
pressure test the gas supply system, simply isolate the cooktop from the gas
supply system by closing the individual shut-off valve.
When checking for proper operation of the regulator, the inlet pressure must
be at least 1″ greater than the operating (manifold) pressure as given on the
rating label of the product.
Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont
CONNECTOR HOOKUP
TYPICAL INSTALLATION WITH NO OBSTRUCTION BELOW COOKTOP
ALTERNATE INSTALLATION WITH OBSTRUCTION BELOW COOKTOP ****
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING
Shock Hazard: This appliance must be properly grounded. Failure to do so can
result in electric shock.
Electrical Requirements – 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded circuit
protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse. It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving only this cooktop be provided.
NOTE: The use of automatic, wireless, or wired external switches that
shut off power to the appliance is not recommended for this product. Grounding
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding)
plug which plugs into a standard three-prong grounding wall receptacle to
minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance. The
customer should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal
responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it replaced with a
properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG
FROM THE POWER CORD. DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) are not required or recommended for
gas cooktop receptacles. Performance of the cooktop will not be affected if
operated on a GFCI-protected circuit but occasional nuisance tripping of the
GFCI breaker is possible.
SURFACE BURNERS
WARNING
Fire or Explosion Hazard: Do not operate the burner without all burner parts
in place.
A. Burners – Place surface burners into corresponding positions on the
cooktop.
B. Caps – Place caps on proper size burner.
C. Grates – Place the grates on the cooktop. Grates (on some models)
CHECK SURFACE BURNERS
Push and turn a knob to the LITE position. A clicking sound indicates the
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, the burner should light within 4 seconds.
Afterburner lights rotate the knob out of the LITE position. Try each burner
in succession until all burners have been checked.
Quality of Flames
Determines 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.
WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETED
Make sure all controls are left in the off position. Make sure the flow of
combustion and ventilation air to the cooktop is unobstructed.
Check that all packing materials and tape have been removed. This will include
adhesive tape, wire ties, cardboard, and protective plastic. Failure to remove
these materials could result in damage to the appliance once the appliance has
been turned on and surfaces have heated.
INSTALLATION AT HIGH ALTITUDE
Over 6000ft, product configured for natural gas or propane requires
installation of kit (WB28X29862 for natural gas and WB28X29861 for propane
gas). Follow the instructions included with the kit.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
31-11089-1 11-18 GEA
JGP3030, JGP3530, JGP5030,
PGP7030, PGP9030, CGP9530,
JGP3036, JGP5036, PGP7036,
CGP7030, PGP9036, CGP7036, CGP9536
References
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