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. Do not attempt to repair or replace anypart of your cooktop unless it is specificallyrecommended in this manual. All otherservice should be referred to a qualifiedtechnician. If cooktop is located near a window, do nothang long curtains that could blow overthe top burners and create a fire hazard. Plug your cooktop into a 120-voltgrounded outlet only. Do not remove theround grounding prong from the plug. Ifin doubt about the grounding of the homeelectrical system, it is your personalresponsibility and obligation to have anungrounded outlet replaced with aproperly grounded, three-prong outlet inaccordance with the National ElectricalCode. Do not use an extension cord withthis appliance. Let the burner grates and other surfacescool before touching them or leaving themwhere children can reach them. Be sure all packaging materials areremoved from the cooktop beforeoperating it to prevent fire or smokedamage should the packaging materialignite. Do not leave children alone or unattendedwhere a cooktop is hot or in operation.They could be seriously burned. Do not allow anyone to climb, stand orhang on the cooktop. 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. See LPconversion instructions packed with yourcooktop. Model JGP319 is factory adjustedfor LP gas operation. WARNING: This conversion kitmust be installed by a qualified servicetechnician in accordance with themanufacturer’s instructions and all codesand requirements of the authority havingjurisdiction. Failure to follow theseinstructions could result in serious injuryor property damage. The qualified agencyperforming this work assumesresponsibility for the conversion. CAUTION: Items of interest tochildren should not be stored in cabinetsabove a cooktop—children climbing onthe cooktop to reach items could beseriously injured. Always keep wooden and plastic utensilsand canned food a safe distance away fromyour cooktop. Always keep combustible wall coverings,curtains or drapes a safe distance fromyour cooktop. 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.Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support3ge.comWARNING!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.SAFETY PRECAUTIONS