GE JGBP24 Use And Care & Installation Manual

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XLzI4

Self=Cleanin#Gas Ran#e

Safety

instructions

................... 2-5

Anti-Tip Device

................... 2, 3, 34, 42, 43

Operating

Instructions,

Tips

Aluminum

Foil................... 5, 15, 20-22,

Clock and Timer ................................... 10, 11

Features

.......................................................

6, 7

Oven ....................................................... 12-26

Baking ................................................. 14-16

Broiling, Broiling Guide ................... 22, 23

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.... Control Settings

................................ 10, 11

Door Latch ................... 17, 20, 22, 25, 26

Light; Bulb Replacement

................ 12,31

Preheating ................................................. 15

Roasting, Roasting Guide ............... 20, 21

Self-Cleaning

Instructions

............. 24-26

Shelves ........................................ 13-15,

Timed Baking .................................... 17, 18

Surface Cooking ..................................... 8-11

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.... Control Settings ................................ 10, 11

Care and Cleaning

...................

27-32

Broiler Pan and Grid ........................................ 30

Burner Assembly ...................................... 27, 28

Cooktop ......................................................... 29

Door Removal .............................................. 30

Lift-up Cooktop ............................................ 32

Oven Bottom ................................................ 29

Oven Vents ................................................... 32

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Storage Drawer ........................................... 31

Before

You

Call For Service

.................. 46-48

Thermostat

Adjustment--

Do/t Yourseff ............................................ 19

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Page 1 XLzI4 Self=Cleanin#Gas Ran#e Before Safety instructions ....2-5 Call For Service ....46-48 Anti-Tip Device ....2, 3, 34, 42, 43 Thermostat Adjustment-- Do/t Yourseff ..........19 More questions ?...call Operating Instructions, Tips GEAnswer Center® 800.626.2000 Aluminum Foil....5, 15, 20-22, Clock and Timer ........
Page 2 HELP US HELP YOU... Read this guide carefully. WARNING: If the information in this It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range properly. guide is not followed exactly, a fire or Keep it handy for answers to your questions. explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE • Be sure all packing materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or • The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic smoke damage should the packing material ignite. Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California •...
Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO - Always use the LITE position (on electric CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN ignition modds) or the HI position (on standing CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE pilot models) when igniting the top burners BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE--CHILDREN make sure the burners have ignited.
Page 5 • If a combination of oils or fats will be used • Keep the oven free from grease buildup. in flying, stir together before heating or as fats • Pulling out the shelf to the shelf-stop is a melt slowly. convenience in lifting heavy foods.
Page 6 FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Features and appearance vary. ® ® ¢ ¢ Sealed Burners Standard Twin Burners Oo,ne, ,o. some ..Drip (0[3 some models) [/,_ _'-_-_" "_Q_ models) Burner Your range is equipped with one of the two types of sur[ace burners shown above.
Page 7 Feature Index (Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) See page 1 Air Intake (under storage drawer or kick panel) 4, 32 2 Model and Serial Numbers (on front frame of range, behind storage drawer or removable kick panel) 3 Anti-Tip Device...
Page 8 SURFACE COOKING Surface Burner Controls The knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are On ranges with sealed burners: located on the control panel in front of the burners. • The smaller burner (right rear position) will give The two knobs on the left control the left front and the best simmer results.
Page 9 SURFACE COOKING Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware Glass: There are two types of glass cookware--those recommended because it heats quickly and evenly. for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. (saucepans, coffee and teapots).
Page 10 FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL Not all features are on all models. Appearance may vary. ]VEN ON PREHEATED Soo450 1. COOK TIME ON/OFE Press this for Timed 7. CLEAN Light. Glows when the oven is in the Baking operations. self-clean cycle.
Page 11 OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER Automatic Clock To Set the Clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be 2. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the 1.
Page 12 USING YOUR OVEN Electric Ignition Before Using Your Oven Be sure you understand how to set the controls Power Outage properly. Practice removing and replacing the shelves while the oven is cool. Read the information and tips CAUTION: Do not make any attempt to operate on the following pages.
Page 13 Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop-locks so when placed correctly on the shelf supports, they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing food from them or placing food on them. When placing cookware on a shell pull the shelf out...
Page 14 BAKING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy Do It baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Fo_¢rse!finstructions on how to adjust the thermostat. Your oven temperature is controlled using the...
Page 15 Preheating Preheating is necessary for good results when baking Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat means cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles bringing the oven up to the specified temperature and roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovens before putting the food in the oven.
Page 16 BAKING (continued) Cakes Pies For best results, For best browning bake pies in dark, when baking several 8" or 9" rough or dull pans to produce a cakes, stagger browner, crisper them so one pan crust. Stagger the is not directly above another.
Page 17 TIMED BAKING (on some models) to Time Bake Do not lock the oven door with the latch during NOTE: Be%re beginning, make sure the oven clock timed baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. shows the correct time of day. The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or off automatically at specific times that you set.
Page 18 TIMED BAKING (continued) How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop 4. Press the HOUR pad until "4:00" appears in the Quick Reminder: display. The timer is now set to start baking in 2 hours, at 4:00. 1. Press the COOK TIME ON/OFF pad.
Page 19 ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTATm DO IT YOURSELF! You may find that your new oven cooks differently To Adjust the Thermostat: than the one it replaced. We recommend that you 1. Put the Oven Set knob in the OFF position. use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it, following the times given in your and the HOUR DECREASE...
Page 20 ROASTING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. Therefore the oven controls are set for Baking or roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Timed Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound Roasting is cooking by dry heat.
Page 21 Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook meat thermometer? a roast or poultry? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the A. It is not necessary to preheat your oven.
Page 22 BROILING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during Turn the food only once broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. during cooking. Time the foods for the first side Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the according to the Broiling food.
Page 23 BROILING GUIDE The oven door must be closed during broiling. • If desired, marinate meats or chicken before broiling. Or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only. • Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with your range.
Page 24 OPERATING SELF-CLEANING OVEN Normal Cleaning Time: 4 hours and 20 minutes Before a Clean Cycle We recommend venting with an open window Clean spatters or spills on the oven front flame, or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first and the oven door outside the gasket with a self-clean cycle.
Page 25 How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Clean cycle time is normally 4 hours and Quick Reminder: 20 minutes. On some models, you can change the Clean Time to anywhere between 3 hours and 5 hours 1. Latch the door. and 59 minutes, depending on how dirty your oven is.
Page 26 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning some models) Never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle Quick Reminder: will damage the door lock mechanism. 1. Latch the door. 3. Turn the Oven Set knob to the CLEAN position. 2.
Page 27 CARE AND CLEANING BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER Proper care and cleaning are important so your range DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow PART OF YOUR RANGE. these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure sate and proper maintenance.
Page 28 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS (IF SO EQUIPPED) IN PLACE. Sealed Burner Assemblies (onsomemodels) Burner Heads (on sealed burners only) NOTE: Before removing the burner heads and Grate caps, remember their size and location.
Page 29 Burner Grates Lift out when cool. To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates Grates should be washed in a covered container (or plastic bag) with 1/4 cup regularly and, of course, ammonia to loosen the soil. Let sit overnight after spillovers.
Page 30 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable, __:]_\ * Do not rub or clean the door gasket--the but it is heavy. You may need help fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion.
Page 31 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Oven Light Replacement some models) DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS TO CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, REMOVE COVER. disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let 2.
Page 32 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Oven Air Vents Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion. Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven dooc and at the bottom of the range, under the kick panel or storage drawer (depending...
Page 33 FORYOUR SAFETY CAUTION Do not attempt to operate the oven If you smell gas: this range during a power failure (Electric 1. Open windows. Ignition models only). 2. Don't touch electrical switches. 3. Extinguish open flame. 4. Immediately call your supplier.
Page 34: Safety Instructions
JMPORTAHTSAFETY|HSTRUCT|OHS EXCEPTION: Installation of a listed microwave oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall Installation of this range must conform with conform to the installation instructions packed local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with that appliance. with the National Fuel...
Page 35 GENERAL MODEL AHD SER|AI HUMBER tOCAT|OH • See Dimensions and Clearances in this section Depending on your range, you'll find the model and serial numbers on a label on the front frame for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. These of the range, behind the storage drawer or dimensions must be met for safe use of your range.
Page 36 PROVIDE ADEQUATEGASSUPPLY Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Lacafions for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Your range is designed to operate at a pressure of 4" of water cohmm on natural gas or, if designed for LP gas (propane or butane), lO"...
Page 37 Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Flexible Connector and Rigid Pipe Hookups for Equipped with Sealed Burners Models Equipped with Standard Twin Burners Flexible Rigid Pipe I Pressure Con nector Hookup Hookup Pressure Union] 90° Regulator Regulator 4_'_=l,_,,,im_l_._.l=[,l_ Adapter 90° Elbow -_l_ Nipple Elbow (provided)
Page 38 (OHHECT TH| _KGE TO GAS (continued) [_] |J,|CTRi_L COHH|CTiOHS (on some models) 1. Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the Electrical Requirements gas line in an easily accessed location outside 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branch the range. Make sure everyone operating...
Page 39 Usage Situations where Appliance Usage Situations where Appliance Power Power Cord will be Disconnected Infrequently. Cord will be Disconnected Frequently. An adapter may be used only on a 15-amp Do not use an adapter plug in these situations circuit. Do not use an adapter on a 20-amp because disconnecting...
Page 40 SUJ. THI: OP|HiHGS Quallfy of Flumes Seal any openings in tile wall behind tile range The combustion quality of burner flames needs and in the floor under the range when hookups to be determined visually. are completed. (A) Yellow flamesI Call for service F_ CH|CK IGMIT|OH OF SURFA¢| BURH|RS Operation...
Page 41: Care And Cleaning
ADJUSTBRq)|L AHD OV|H BUM|R ADJUSTM|HT SHUTTERSJF H|C|SSARY Air adjustment shutters for tile top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames. To determine if the bottom burner flames burning properly, remove the oven bottom. Flames should have approximately 1"...
Page 42 _-_ |HSTALLJHGTH| AHT|-T|P D|V|(| L|V|LiKG THE UMG| I. Remove tile storage drawer or kick panel. WARNING: 2. Use a 3/]6" open-end • Range MUST be secured with an or socket wrench to back approved Anti-Tip device. out both rear leveling legs .
Page 43: Cooktop
WHEN ALL HOOKUPSARECOMPLETED: 1. Mark the wall where the RIGHT EDGE of the range is to be located. Be sure to allow for the MAKE SUREALLCONTROLS ARE LEFTIN THE countertop overhang if you intend to install the OFFPOSITION. range next to cabinets. MAKE SURETHE FLOW OF COMBUSTIONAND VENTILATION A IRTOTHERANGE IS UNOBSTRUCTED.
Page 44 NOTES...
Page 45 NOTES...
Page 46 QUESTIONS? BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE... PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TOP BURNERS DO NOT • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet. LIGHT OR DO NOT • Burner holes on the side or aronnd the top of burner may be clogged. Remove BURN EVENLY burners _on models with standard twin burners _or burner heads ( on models with...
Page 47: Oven Bottom
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CLOCK AND TIMER • Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power outlet. Check for DO NOT WORK blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. • Check for power outage. • Review the Oven Control. Clock and Timer section of this guide. "F--AND A NUMBER"...
Page 48 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE... (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE FOOD DOES NOT • Oven control not properly set. See the Broiling section. BROIL PROPERLY , Oven door not closed. • hnproper shelf position being used. See the Broiling section. • Food is being cooked on a hot pan. •...
Page 49 GE Service Protection Plus 'M (;E, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, of{ors you Seiwice Protection Plus -compx ehensl_ otecUon on all your appliances--No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: Backed by GE We'H Cover Any Appliance. All brands covered Unlimited service...
Page 50 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear (_ustomer: Thank you fbr purchasing our product and thank you fox placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Complete After mailing Read...
Page 51: Consumer Services
We'll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need in%rmation or assistance from GE, we'll be there. All you have to do is call-toll-fie!! GEAnswerCenter ® 800.626.2000 an V(,E major apphan(e, (,E Answer Center _,Vhate_ er your...
Page 52 Staple sales slip or cancelled check YOUR GAS RANGE here. Proof of original purchase date WARRANTY is needed to obtain service under warranty. WHAT iS COVERED FULL ONE=YEAR WARRANTY In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you For one year from date of original must pay to ship the product to the purchase, we will provide, free of...

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