GE RGB528 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions
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Safdy tna_udior_
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Operating
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A] umin mn Foil
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Clock and TimeI
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O_en
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10-15
Baking aim RoasfiI_g
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BIoiling
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gIoiling
Guide
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PoweI Omage
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Pieheafi_g
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Smfi_ce Cooking
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8, 9
Thermostat
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l 5
Care and
Cleaning
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21
Broilei
Pan and Grid
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21
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Assemblies
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Bml_er Caps and Heads
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18
Bm_ei
G_aws
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l 7
Contiol
Panel and Kl_obs ...21
Cooktop
Smfime
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t0
Drip Pa_s ................
16
Lift-Off Oven Door
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20
IJft4,rp Cooktop
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Bottom
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20
(.k'en Imefioi
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22, 23
Removable
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StaiMess Steel Smfitces
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Anti-Tip
Device
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28, 38, 39
Com_ect
the Rai_ge
to Gas ................
29-32
Com>It
to LP Gas .........
39
Dime_sions
and
Clearances
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27
Electrical
Com_ectio_s
. .33, 34
Le_wl the RaI_ge
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38
Light the Pilots
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34-37
Troubleshootb{g
Tips..40-42
Accessories
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45
Consumer Support
ConsmT_er
Supp<wt ..........
Back Co_er
Pioduct
Registratioi_
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for (5_stome_s
in Canada
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fi)r (5_stome_s
i_ the U.S.A ..............
46
5'tandard-Ch_a_
Mod(&:
J(;BS04
R(;BS08
J(;BS07
R(;B524
J(;BS I 7
R(;B528
JGBS20
R(;B533
J(;BS2I
RGB540
JGBS22
JGBS23
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Continuous-C&an
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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label on
the fl'ont
of the range
behind
the
kick panel
or broiler
drawer.
18305580P155
4g-85088
72-03Jfl
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- Page 1 www.GEAppfiances.com Installatim_ ..2-7, 2t_ Safdy tna_udior_ ..£;fib--O © Operating Imfmc_ns Anti-Tip Device ..28, 38, 39 A] umin mn Foil ..12, l 3 Com_ect the Rai_ge 5'tandard-Ch_a_ Clock and TimeI ..to Gas ....29-32 Mod(&: O_en ....
- Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. WARNING: I f the information in this manual is not...
- Page 3 www.GEAppliances.com WARNING! IMPORTANT SAFETY N OtiCE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.
- Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAFETY P RECAUTIONS Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path Clean only parts listed ill this Owner's Manual. and out of drafty locations to prexent pilot outage (on standing pilot models) and poor Nexer wear loose fitting or hanging garments air circnlation.
- Page 5 www.GEAppliances.com COOK MEAT ANDPOULTRY THOROUGHLY... Cook meat and poultry thoroughly--meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°Fand poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°E Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodbome illness. OVEN Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape can cause bums to hands, face and eyes.
- Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! SURFACE BURNERS Use proper pan size--a void pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware ha ving flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. Toavoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large enough to contain the food properly.
- Page 7 vvww.GEAppliances.com SURFACE B URNERS (cont.) Ahvays turn tile surface burner controls gyou smell gas, and you haxe already made before removing cookware. sure pilots are lit (on standing pilot models), turn off tile gas to tile range and call a Do not lift tile cooktop on sealed 1)umer qualified...
- Page 8 Usingthe gas surface burners. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model, Before Lighting a Gas Burner After Lighting a Gas Burner It drip pans are supplied with your range; Do not operate tile burner fin" an thev should be used at all times.
- Page 9 www.GEAppliances.com How to Select Flame Size For safe handlingof cookware,never let the flames Flan/es larger than tile botton/of tile extend up the sides of the cookware. cookware will not result in fi_ster heating of tile cookware and could be hazardous. _'_t('l/tile flanle, not tile knob, as you...
- Page 10 Usingthe clock and timer. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model Youhave the choice of having the timer show the time counting down or the time of day. In either case, the timer will signal at the end of the timer period to alert you that the time is up.
- Page 11 Usingthe oven. wvvw.GEAppliances.com Toavoid possible bums, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before You Begin... Toremove a shelf, pull it toward you, flit the shelves have stop-locks, so that when suppo*ls placed correctly on the shelf front end up and pull it out.
- Page 12 Usingthe oven. How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting Your oven is not designed for open-door cooking. Type of Food Shelf Position OVEN Frozenpies (on cookie sheet) B or C Close tile oven dora: Turn tile CONTROL knob to tile desired Angel food cake,...
- Page 13 www.6EApptienoes,oom Hew to Set the Oven for Broiling Broi]im_g is cookim_g _bod by direc_ heat h'om Jf meat has [i_t o_">,Tisde arom/d _,b,,_ethe tbod. Most fish _,.d te.de_" cms o_ edge, clot slashes throl@] bed/ "_lel t]c[_] me_t c_,. be b_'<]ed. _'oHo,,mese d]_'ec_io.s abol_t 2"...
- Page 14 Usingthe oven. Broiling Guide size, weight, thickness, Shelf FirstSide Quantityand/or Second Side Thickness Position starting, temi)eratm'e Food Time (rain,) Comments Time (rain.) _ ()[/i', Dre[erence of doneness Bacon 1/2 lb. Arrange in single layer. will affect broiling times. (about 8 thin slices) This guide is based...
- Page 15 Adjust the oven thermostat--Do it Fourself! . wcEA i..cosco,. Youmay Lind that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced'. Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar wi#l it./f you stiff think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourselL Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven.
- Page 16 Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced.
- Page 17 www.GEAppliances.com Sealed Burner Assemblies (onsome models) Grate Turn all controls OFF before rein(_ving burner parts drip pans (if so equipped), Burnerca[ burner burner grates, caps, heads drip pans (if so equipped) can be lifted ott_ nlaking thenl easy to clean. electrodes Burner h eaa _li'e not i'ei/lovable.
- Page 18 Care and cleaning of the range. Burner Caps and Heads (onsealedburnersonly) Replacement NOTE: Before removing the burner caps Replace bm'ner heads over the electrodes and heads, remember their sloe and location. on the cooktop, in the correct locations Replace them in the same location after according U) flmir size.
- Page 19 www.GEAppliances.com Cooktop Surface To avoid (lamaging tile porcelain enamel NOTE: Do not store flammable materials in surfi_('e of the cooktop and to prevent an ovenor near the cooktop.Donot store or fl'om 1)ecoming dull, clean up spills right use combustible materials, gasoline or other m_v.
- Page 20 Care and cleaning of the range. Lift-Off Oven Door Toclean the outside of the door: Theoven door is removable,but it is heavy Youmay need help removing and replacing the door. Use soap and water to thoroughly clean Toremove the door, open it a fbw h_('hes to the top, sides and fl'ont ot the oven dora: tile special stop position that will hold tile...
- Page 21 www.GEAppliances.com Broiler Pan and Grid Grid Mter 1)roiling, renlove tile broiler pan fl'oIn Tile broiler pan and grid nlay be cleaned with a ('oi/illlercial ()',ell cleanei: tile oven. Ren/ove tile grid fl'oIn tile pan. Carefully pour out grease fl'oIn tile pan Both tile broiler...
- Page 22 Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Shelves Clean tile shelves with an abrasive cleanser or scouting pad. _Mier cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. Porcelain Oven Interior (on all models except continuous-cleaning models) With proper care, tile porcelain enamel...
- Page 23 www.GEAppliances.com Special Care of Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior (on some models) Thespecialcoatingis a porousceramic Soil visibilit) nlay be reduced material,whichis dark in colorandfeels o[)eradng the oxen at 400°F. Close the door and turn tile OVEN CONTROLknob slightly roughto thetouch. to 400° F. TiIne ti)i" at least tour houis. The Conthmous-Clemlhlg Oven cleans itself Repeated...
- Page 24 Installation Range Instructions mfyou have questions, call 800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at: www.GEAppliancee.com IN THE COMMONWEALTH BEFORE YOU BEGIN MASSACHUSETTS Read these instructions completely carefully. • This product must be installed a licensed plumber or gas fitter. Installation of this range must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes,...
- Page 25 mnstaaiation mnstructions FOR YOUR SAFETY MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED e Gas line shut=off valve Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammabme vapors Pipe joint sealant or UL=approved pipe liquids in the vicinity of this or any other thread tape with...
- Page 26 mnstaaiation mnstructions • Avoid placing cabinets above the range. To reduce the hazard caused by reaching mNSTALLAT ON SAFETY over the open flames of operating burners, install a ventilation hood over the range that projects forward at least 5" beyond the front of the cabinets.
- Page 27 mnstaaiation mnstructions DiMENSiONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances between the range and adiacent combustible surfaces. These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. The location of the electricam outtet and pipe opening (see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations) may be adiusted...
- Page 28 mnstaaiation mnsttuctions LOCATION Do not locate the range where it may be ANT oT P DEVICE subject to strong drafts. Any openings the floor or wall behind the range should All ranges can tip and injury couJd be sealed. Make sure the openings around result.
- Page 29 mnstaaiation mnstructions PROVIDE ADEQUATE Never use an old connector when installing a new range. If the hard piping GAS SUPPLY method is used, you must carefully align Your range is designed to operate at a the pipe; the range cannot be moved after the connection is made.
- Page 30 mnstaaiation mnsttuctions GAS PiPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS (for modeJs with SeaJed Burners) This area allows for flush range installation with through-the-wall connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve and rear wall 120V outlet. Shortest connection from ° hard pipe stub location range hookup.
- Page 31 mnstaaiation mnstructions FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP (for modeJs equipped with SeaJed Burners} Adapter Flex connector --_/_/J (6 feet m axirnu Adapter Installer: Inform the consumer r-F_ lilY'--Gas shut-off the location of the 1/2" or 3/4---_L_ valve gas shut-off va ve. Gas pipe RiGiD PiPE HOOKUP OPTIONS...
- Page 32 JnstaJJation instructions FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP (for modeJs equipped with Standard Twin Burners} Pressure regulator Adapter _'_'1= ,,,, .,,,. :_.,,,,[., Manifold p,pe Flex connector (6 feet maximum) Adapter Installer: Inform the consumer of _Gas shut-off the location of the gas shut-off va ve. 1/2"...
- Page 33 mnstaaiation mnstructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS A word about GFCI's--GFCI's are not required or recommended for gas range Electrical Requirements receptacles, 120=vok, 60 Hertz, properly grounded Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI's) branch circuit protected by a 15amp are devices that sense leakage of current 20amp circuit...
- Page 34 JnstaJJation instructions SEAL THE OPENINGS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS {cont.} When disconnecting the power cord from Seal any openings in the wall behind the adapter, ah_vays hold the adapter with range and in the floor under the range one hand. Jf this is not done, the adapter when hookups...
- Page 35 Installation Instructions UGHT THE PILOTS tcont.) Light the Oven Pilot (cont.) 3. Remove the oven bottom. To remove: Adjust the Surface Burner Pilots if • Remove knurled screws holding Necessary down rear of oven bottom. • Grasp oven bottom at finger slots on each side.
- Page 36 [nstaJiation [nstructions UGHT THE PILOTS tcont.) Adjust Broil Burner Air Adjustment Shutter on Models with a Broiler Drawer, if Necessary (cont.) Check ignition of Oven Burner To Remove the Broiler Drawer: The oven is designed to operate quietly automatically. To operate the oven, turn the 1.
- Page 37 mnstaaiation mnsttuctions MGHT THE PILOTS (cont.) Replace Oven Pa_'ts After all adjustments are made, replace Check munition of Surface Burners the broiler drawer, oven bottom, shelves and oven door. Operation of anncooktop and oven burners shound be checked after pinots have been nighted (on some modens) and the range and gas suppny nines have been carefully checked for neaks.
- Page 38 Installation Instructions LEVEL THE RANGE INSTALL THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE tnstatl the oven shelves in the oven WARNING - and position the range where it wilt installed. • Range must be secured with Raise approved Anti-Tip device. range_ Lower Unless properly installed, the range could 1,,]...
- Page 39 mnstaaiation mnstructions WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE iNSTALL THE ANTbTJP DEVICE Make sure aH controls are melt in the OFF For wood construction, drill a pilot hole position. Make sure the flow of combustion at an angle of 20 ° from the horizontal.
- Page 40 Before you call for service... Troubleshooting -tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Possible Causes What To Do light burners do not Plug on range is not completely Make sure...
- Page 41 www.GEAppliances.com Possible Causes What To Do Clock does not work Plug on range is not completely * Make sure electrical plttg is plugged into a live, inserted in the electrical outlet, properly grouuded outlet. A fuse ha your home may be •...
- Page 42 Before you call for service... Troubleshooting -tips Possible Causes What To Do "Crackling" This is the sound of the * This is normal. metal heating and cooling during cooking. Rainbow effectin This is caused by the heat • This is normal. the oven window treatment applied...
- Page 43 GE Service Protection Plus '_' GE, a imme recog_fized _;odd_;kte fbr q_mlhy' and depeildabHhy, offers Service Protectio_ } h_s --comp_ ehe_s_ e protecti(m yore" appliai_ces-- No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: We'tl CoverAny Appliance. * Backed by GE Angwhoro. Angtfmo. * All brands covered .
- Page 44 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Deal Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. _a/e are proud to haxe you as a customer'. Follow these three steps to protect your appliance investment: Complete and mail Read your Owner's...
- Page 45 Accessories. Looking For Something More? You can find these accessories and many more at www.GEAppfiances.com, call 800.626.2002 (during normal business hours). Have your model number ready. ii¸ i ii _ii_ i I iiiiiii Grates Drip Pans Surface Burners & Caps Oven Racks Broiler Pan Cleaner...
- Page 46 GE Gas Range Warranty.(For customers inthe United States) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, Staple your receipt here. or an authorized Customer Care® technician. Toschedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at www.GEAppliances.com, date is needed to obtain service carl 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
- Page 47 GEGas Range Warranty. (For c.stomers inCanada) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers Staple your receipt here. or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service, Proof of the original purchase call 1.800.361.3400. date is needed to obtain service under the warrant_ Camco Will Replace: Anypart...
- Page 48 ConsumerSupport. gEAppliancesWebsite www.GEAppliances.co Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try tile GE Appliances X_'ebsite 24 hom_ a day, any day of the year'. For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service ondine.