Jenn-Air JGD3536GB, Use & Care Manual

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: 

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, 

injury to persons, or damage when using the cooktop, follow 
basic precautions, including the following:

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WARNING: 

NEVER use this appliance as a space 

heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in 
carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the cooktop.

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CAUTION: 

Do not store items of interest to children in 

cabinets above the cooktop – children climbing on the 
cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.

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Proper Installation – The cooktop, when installed, must be 
electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in 
the absence of local codes, with the 

National Electrical 

Code, ANSI/NFPA70 or the Canadian Electrical Code, 

Part 1. Be sure the cooktop is properly installed and 
grounded by a qualified technician.

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This cooktop is equipped with a three-prong grounding 
plug for your protection against shock hazard and should 
be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do 
not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

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Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the 
cooktop.

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Injuries may result from the misuse of the cooktop such as 
stepping, leaning, or sitting on the top surface.

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Maintenance – Keep cooktop area clear and free from 
combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable 
vapors and liquids.

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Storage on the cooktop – Flammable materials should not 
be stored on or near surface units.

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Top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not 
extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.

WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or 
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this 
or any other appliance.

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WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

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Do not try to light any appliance.

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Do not touch any electrical switch.

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Do not use any phone in your building.

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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's 
instructions.

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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

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Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or 
the gas supplier.

WARNING: 

Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.

Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA.
For more information, contact your gas supplier.
If a gas leak is detected, follow the “What to do if you smell gas” instructions.

WARNING:

Never Operate the Top Surface Cooking Section of this Appliance Unattended

    Failure to follow this warning statement could result in fire, explosion, or burn hazard that

    could cause property damage, personal injury, or death.

    If a fire should occur, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your fire

    department.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO EXTINGUISH AN OIL/GREASE FIRE WITH WATER.

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