GE JP940 Cooktop User Manual
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1. OVERALL COOKTOP DIMENSIONS 20 7 8 21 1 2 Max on 29 3 4 Curved Front Models j 3 1 4 Front Cooktop w ee a 3 Five inches 5 minimum vertical clearance between the cooktop bottom and any combustible surfaces 4 5 8 Rear at the conduit location 6 1 4 Rear on Model JP950 4 CUTOUT DIMENSIONS OF THE COUNTERTOP To insure accuracy it is best to make a template when cutting the opening in the counter 19 5 8 width of cut 28 1 2 f length of 1 3 4 Min Between cut cutout and the wall behind the cooktop ri 2 1 2 Min from front edge of cutout and front edge of countertop JXTR32X CUTOUT FILLER TRIM KIT A filler trim kit is available for use if your countertop cutout is larger than the dimensions shown up to 29 13 16 x 20 7 16 Order JXTR32X to reduce the cutout opening for installation of this cooktop This kit may be ordered from your GE Dealer JXFLM2XX FLUSH INSTALLATION KIT A flush mount installation kit is available for use in a flush mount or recessed cooktop installation Order JXFLM2XX from your GE Dealer 5 Make sure the wall coverings countertop and cabinets around the cooktop can withstand heat up to 200 F generated by cooktop Wall covering cabinets and countertop must withstand heat up to 200 F gt AS ee aa cS Se CD Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE COOKTOP 1 INSTALLING TH2. cabinet door and screw the hold down brackets to the cabinet sides with the screws provided Burner Box Sides g ee Ly Use suitable fasteners for anchorage in cabinet sides Cabinet Side Installation Instructions INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS A When making the wire connections use the entire length of conduit provided The conduit must not be shortened With the cooktop in place open the front of the cabinet door Insert the wires from the conduit through the opening of the junction box t Strain Relief Clamp Ground D Connect the red and black leads from the cooktop conduit to the corresponding leads in the junction box Red Ground wire location E Once the connections are made secure wires together using wire nuts GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS The bare ground wire in the conduit is connected to the cooktop frame Effective January 1 1996 the National Electrical Code will not permit grounding through neutral If used in new construction after January 1 1996 or in a mobile home recreational vehicle or if local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral white lead attach the appliance grounding lead green or copper to the residence grounding conductor green or bare copper in accordance with local codes When connecting to a 3 conductor branch circuit if local codes permit connect the bare ground connector lead of the cooktop to the branch circuit neutral gra
3. E JUNCTION BOX Install an approved junction box where it will be easily reached through the front of the cabinet where the cooktop will be located The cooktop conduit is 3 feet long SSS Install junction box so that it can be reached through the front of the cabinet N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N A IMPORTANT the junction box must be located where it will allow considerable slack in the conduit for serviceability 2 PROTECT SURFACE OF COOKTOP Place a towel or tablecloth onto the countertop Lay the cooktop upside down onto the protected surface Bottom of Cooktop Cloth under Cooktop 3 ATTACH FOAM TAPE Apply the foam tape around the outer edge of the glass Do not overlap the foam tape Bottom of Cooktop me Foam Tape Cooktop Glass 4 LOCATE MOUNTING PARTS Remove the hold down brackets and screws from the literature package Mounting Screw 5 ATTACH BRACKETS TO COOKTOP Screw the hold down bracket to the side of the cooktop unit Repeat for opposite side of cooktop Hold Down Bracket Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE COOKTOP CONT 6 INSERT COOKTOP INTO CUTOUT Insert the cooktop centered into the cutout opening Make sure the front edge of the countertop is parallel to the cooktop Make final check that all required clearances Cooktop 5 are met Hold Down Bracket D C ATTACH HOLD DOWN BRACKETS TO CABINET Open the
4. Installation 30 Instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully K IMPORTANT Save these instructions for local inspector s use IMPORTANT Observe all governing codes and ordinances e Note to Installer Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer e Note to Consumer Keep these instructions for future reference e Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty AWARNING This appliance must be properly grounded ATTENTION INSTALLER ALL COOKTOPS MUST BE HARD WIRED DIRECT WIRED INTO AN APPROVED JUNCTION BOX A PLUG AND RECEPTACLE IS NOT PERMITTED ON THESE PRODUCTS e Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer and product failure due to improper installation is NOT covered under warranty PARTS INCLUDED 2 Hold Down Brackets 4 Screws Foam Tape 31 10603 12 04 JR JP340 Electric Cooktop JP355 JP910 JP930 JP940 JP950 Junction Box Wire Nuts TOOLS YOU WILL NEED aaa Pencil eae Phillips Head Screwdriver a Ruler or Straightedge Saber Saw 1 8 Drill Bit amp Electric or Hand Drill Safety Glasses Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY e For Personal Safety remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning installation Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death e B
5. cooktop disconnect is located Wiring must conform to National Electrical Code You can get a copy of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 Latest Edition by writing National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 The cooktop conduit wiring is approved for copper wire connection only and if you have aluminum house wiring you must use special UL approved connectors for joining copper to aluminum You must use a two wire three conductor 208 240 VAC 60 Hertz electrical system A white neutral wire is not needed for this unit The cooktop must be installed in a circuit that does not exceed 125 VAC nominal to ground Refer to the rating plate on your cooktop for the KW rating for your cooktop Installation Instructions PRE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST AWARNING The electrical power 3 Remove Installation Instructions from to the cooktop supply line must be shut off literature pack and read them carefully while connections are being made Failure to before you begin do so could result in serious injury or death Be sure to place all literature Owner s i Manual Installations etc in a safe place 1 When preparing cooktop opening make for future reference sure the inside of the cabinet and the cooktop do not interfere with each other See section on preparing the opening 2 Remove packaging materials and literature package from the cooktop before beginning installation Lit
6. e sure your cooktop is installed properly by a qualified installer or service technician e To eliminate the risk of burns or fire due to reaching over heated surface elements cabinet storage located above the surface units should be avoided If cabinet storage space is to be provided the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5 beyond the bottom of the cabinets Cabinet installation above the cooktop may be no deeper than 13 Make sure the cabinets and wall coverings around the cooktop can withstand the temperatures up to 200 F generated by the cooktop The cooktop should be easy to reach and lighted with natural light during the day Always disconnect the electrical service to the cooktop before repairing or servicing the cooktop This can be done by disconnecting the fuse or circuit breaker Failure to do this could result in a dangerous or fatal shock Know where your main disconnect switch is located If you do not know have your electrician show you ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS This appliance must be supplied with the proper voltage and frequency and connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit protected by a circuit breaker or a time delay fuse as noted on rating plate We recommend you have the electrical wiring and hookup of your cooktop connected by a qualified electrician After installation have the electrician show you where your main
7. erature SS 4 Make sure you have all the tools and Styrofoam Packaging materials you need before starting the installation of the cooktop 5 Your home must provide the adequate electrical service needed to safely and properly use your cooktop Refer to section on electrical requirements LOAN lt 6 When installing your cooktop in your gt home make sure all local codes and ordinances are followed exactly as stated Make sure the wall coverings countertop and cabinets around the cooktop can withstand heat up to 200 F generated by the cooktop Cooktop Installation Instructions PREPARING THE OPENING 1 The following MINIMUM clearance dimensions must be maintained 13 MAX Depth of uprotected overhead cabinets _ Clearance from BSS countertop to unprotected overhead surface she 30 MIN 7 gt 2 MIN Clearance from cutout to side wall on the left of the unit 1 1 2 MIN Clearance from cutout to side wall on the right of the unit 18 MIN Height from countertop to nearest cabinet on either side of unit If a 30 clearance between the cooking surface and overhead combustible materials or metal cabinets cannot be maintained a minimum clearance of 24 is required and the underside of the cabinets above the cooktop must be protected with not less than 1 4 insulating millboard covered with sheet metal not less than 0 0122 thick 2
8. lice copper wires to aluminum wiring using special connectors designed and UL approved for joining copper to aluminum and follow the manufacturer s recommended connector procedure closely NOTE Wire used location and enclosure of splices etc must conform to good wiring practice and local codes
9. y or white in color A IMPORTANT if the cooktop is being installed into a blind counter one with no cabinet opening below wire connections must be made before putting the cooktop into the cutout opening Installation Instructions CHECKLISTS 1 PRE TEST CHECKLIST A Remove all protective film if present and any stickers Check to be sure that all wiring is secure and not pinched or in contact with moving parts Check level of appliance D Check that the cooktop is properly grounded 2 OPERATION CHECKLIST A Remove all items from the top of the cooktop surface Turn on the power to the cooktop Refer to your Owner s Manual Verify that all surface burners operate properly Check that the circuit breaker is not tripped nor the house fuse blown D Check that conduit is securely connected to the junction box E See Owner s Manual for troubleshooting list NOTE TO ELECTRICIAN The power leads supplied with this appliance are UL recognized for connections to larger gauge household wiring The insulation of these leads is rated at temperatures much higher than the temperature rating of household wiring The current carrying capacity of a conductor is governed by the wire gauge and also the temperature rating of the insulation around the wire NOTE ALUMINUM WIRING e WARNING IMPROPER CONNECTION OF ALUMINUM HOUSE WIRING TO THE COPPER LEADS CAN RESULT IN A SERIOUS PROBLEM Sp
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