GE JGP319 Owner's Manual

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4Safety InstructionsOperating InstructionsCare and CleaningTroubleshooting TipsCustomer ServiceIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.WARNING!For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire orexplosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.Have the installer show you the location of the cooktop gas shut-off valve and how to shut itoff if necessary.n Have your cooktop installed and properlygrounded by a qualified installer, inaccordance with the InstallationInstructions. Any adjustment and serviceshould be performed only by qualified gascooktop installers or service technicians.n Do not attempt to repair or replace any partof your cooktop unless it is specificallyrecommended in this manual. All otherservice should be referred to a qualifiedtechnician.n Locate the cooktop out of kitchen trafficpath and out of drafty locations to preventpilot outage and poor air circulation.n Plug your cooktop into a 120-volt groundedoutlet only. Do not remove the roundgrounding prong from the plug. If in doubtabout the grounding of the home electricalsystem, it is your personal responsibility andobligation to have an ungrounded outletreplaced with a properly grounded, three-prong outlet in accordance with theNational Electrical Code. Do not use anextension cord with this appliance.n Let the burner grates and other surfacescool before touching them or leaving themwhere children can reach them.n Be sure all packaging materials areremoved from the cooktop beforeoperating it to prevent fire or smokedamage should the packaging materialignite.n Do not leave children alone or unattendedwhere a cooktop is hot or in operation.They could be seriously burned.n Do not allow anyone to climb, stand orhang on the cooktop.n Be sure your cooktop is correctly adjustedby a qualified service technician or installerfor the type of gas (natural or LP) which isto be used. Your cooktop can be convertedfor use with either type of gas. SeeInstallation Instructions. Model JGP319EPis factory adjusted for LP gas operation.nWARNING: This conversion kit must beinstalled by a qualified service technician inaccordance with the manufacturer’sinstructions and all codes and requirementsof the authority having jurisdiction. Failureto follow these instructions could result inserious injury or property damage. Thequalified agency performing this workassumes responsibility for the conversion.nCAUTION: Items of interest to childrenshould not be stored in cabinets above acooktop—children climbing on the cooktopto reach items could be seriously injured.n Always keep wooden and plastic utensilsand canned food a safe distance away fromyour cooktop.n Always keep combustible wall coverings,curtains or drapes a safe distance fromyour cooktop.n Never wear loose fitting or hanginggarments while using the appliance.Be careful when reaching for items storedin cabinets over the cooktop. Flammablematerial could be ignited if brought incontact with flame or hot oven surfacesand may cause severe burns.n Teach children not to play with the controlsor any other part of the cooktop.n For your safety, never use your appliancefor warming or heating the room.SAFETY PRECAUTIONS