GE CGP9536SLSS Installation Instructions - Page 1

A.

3/8” NPT male pipe thread

B.

Elbow

C.

Adapter

D.

Flexible connector (allows

passage through cabinet wall)

E.

Adapter

F.

Regulator provided with unit:

• Outlet - 3/8” NPT female pipe

thread

• Inlet - 1/2” NPT female pipe

thread

G.

Gas pipe

H.

Manual shut-off valve

I.

Gas pipe 1/2” or 3/4”

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 back to natural gas.

RECOMMENDED GAS

SUPPLY LOCATION FROM

BACKWALL

OVERALL COOKTOP DIMENSIONS

CUTOUT DIMENSIONS OF COUNTERTOP

To ensure accuracy, it is best to make a template when cutting the opening in the counter.

DIMENSIONS AND

CLEARANCES

Provide adequate clearances between the

cooktop and adjacent combustible surfaces.

These dimensions must be met for safe use of

your cooktop.

Allow 30” (76.2 cm) minimum clearance

between burners and bottom of unprotected

wood or metal cabinet, or allow a 24” (61

cm) minimum when 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

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.

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 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 cooktop (1/2” NPT x 1/2” I.D.).

Liquid leak detector or soapy water.

*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont

Flat-blade

screwdriver

Pipe wrenches (2)

(one for backup)

Phillips

screwdriver

Open-end or

adjustable wrench

Pencil and ruler

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.

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 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 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 Saftey, 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/CSA-

A240-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.

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/CGA-

B149.2, and with local codes where applicable.

This product has been design-certified by UL

according to ANSI Z21.1, latest edition and

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 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 other cooktop hood that operates by

blowing air down on the cooktop. This airflow

may interfere with operation of the gas burners

resulting in fire or explosion hazard.

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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:

Use of automatic, wireless, or wired

external switches that shut off power to the

appliance are 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 (GFCI’s) 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.

5

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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

WARNING

Before beginning the installation, switch power off at 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.

Ensure proper

ground exists

before use

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 INSTRUCTION

31-11089

07-17

GEA

JGP3030, JGP3530, JGP5030, PGP7030, PGP9030, CGP9530

JGP3036, JGP5036, PGP7036, PGP9036, CGP9536

4

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 cooktop.

B.

Caps -

Place caps on proper size burner.

C.

Grates -

Place the grates on the cooktop.

Installation Instructions

Gas Cooktops

Questions? Call GE Appliances at 1.800.GE.CARES (1.800.432.2737) or visit

www.GEAppliances.com. In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit www.GEAppliances.ca.

(A) Soft blue flames—

Normal for natural gas

(B) Yellow tips on

outer cones—

Normal for propane gas

Multi-ring

Cap

Cap

Electrode

Burner

or

Electrode

Cap

Burner

Saber Saw

Safety Glasses

or Hand Drill

1” Min. From Backwall

From

Cutout

Center

Line

Recommended

gas supply

location

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INSTALLING THE

COOKTOP

WARNING

Do not remove the 6

black Z brackets screwed to the bottom of the

cooktop (on some models).

A.

Locate electrical outlet and gas shut-off

valve beneath cabinet.

B.

Lay cooktop upside down on a towel or

tablecloth covered countertop.

C.

Locate and remove hold-down brackets

from literature package.

D.

Attach brackets to 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 opposite side

of cooktop.

E.

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 are met.

Once the unit is in place, screw the hold-

down bracket into the cabinet sides to

secure the unit into place.

Cooktop

Pre-drilled hole

Bottom of Cooktop

Cooktop

Surface

Allow 5” minimum depth

between the countertop

and an enclosure.

5”

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 countertop. Maintain 3 in. minimum from cutout to

side edges of countertop.

of unprotected

overhead cabinets

from countertop to

nearest cabinet on

either side of unit

30” or 36”

cabinet base

or wider

R

- MIN. clearance

from cutout to right

side wall

L

- MIN. clearance from

cooktop to left side wall

C

- MIN. clearance

from cutout to rear wall

2-1/2” MIN from cutout

to front of countertop

from countertop

to unprotected

overhead surface

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, PGP9030,

CGP9530

2-7/8”

12”

12”

JGP5036, PGP7036, PGP9036,

CGP9536

3-3/8”

12”

12”

DRAWER

Cooktop

33-7/8”

length

of cut

19-1/8” width cut

CONNECTOR HOOKUP

2

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 hazard.

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 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 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 rating label of product.

*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont

Cooktop

30” Models

36” Models

28-1/2”

length

of cut

19-5/8” width cut

30” Models

36” Models

TYPICAL INSTALLATION WITH NO

OBSTRUCTION BELOW COOKTOP

ALTERNATE INSTALLATION WITH

OBSTRUCTION BELOW COOKTOP

A

B

C

D

F

G

E

A

B

C

D

F

G

E

I

H

A.

3/8” NPT male pipe

thread

B.

Regulator provided with

unit:

• Outlet - 3/8” NPT

female pipe thread

• Inlet - 1/2” NPT female

pipe thread

C.

Adapter

D.

Flexible connector

E.

Adapter

F.

Manual shut-off valve

G.

Gas pipe 1/2” or 3/4”

Grates

(on some models)

Grates

(on some models)

INSTALLATION AT HIGH ALTITUDE

Over 6000ft, product configured for natural gas or propane requires installation of kit

included with the kit.

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