Jenn-Air JGCP548 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker 
tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem 
continues, call an electrician.
Surface burners will not operate
Is this the first time the surface burners have been used?
Turn on any one of the surface burner knobs to release air 
from the gas lines.
Is the control knob set correctly?
Push in knob before turning to a setting.
Are the burner ports clogged?
On sealed burner models, see “Sealed Surface Burners” 
section.
Surface burner flames are uneven, yellow and/or noisy
Are the burner ports clogged? 
On sealed burner models, see “Sealed Surface Burners” 
section.
On models with caps, are the burner caps positioned 
properly?
See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.
Is propane gas being used?
The appliance may have been converted improperly.
Contact a trained repair specialist.
Surface burner makes popping noises
Is the burner wet?
Let it dry.
Burner sparks but does not light
Is there continuous sparking, but the burner does not 
light?
Discontinue use of the surface burner and contact a service 
technician.
Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop
Is the cookware the proper size?
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking 
area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend 
more than ½" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.
Cooktop cooking results not what expected
Is the proper cookware being used?
See “Cookware” section.
Is the control knob set to the proper heat level?
See “Cooktop Controls” section.
Is the cooktop level?
Level the cooktop. See the Installation Instructions.
Griddle results not what expected
Was the griddle preheated?
Preheat griddle. See “Electric Chrome Griddle” section for 
more information.
Are foods taking too long to cook?
Partially frozen or very cold foods will increase cooking time. 
Thoroughly defrost foods.