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Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ 2,4, 25
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 14-17,23
Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–1 4
Broiling, Broiling Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 16, 18
Light; Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 21
Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Roasting, Roasting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16
Surface Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 8,9
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......8, 9
Cookware Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Broiler Pan and Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Continuous-Clean Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Oven Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Oven Door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
GE Appliances
Gas Slide-in Range
Problem solver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Thermostat Adjustment–
Do It Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,,..14
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000
Flooring and Leveling ..................6
Flooring Under the Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Leveling the Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Removal
of
Removing Packaging Materials .................6
Consumer Services ..................27
Appliance Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Model and Serial Number Location ..........2
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Packaging
Tape
6
Model: JGSC12
164D2966P118
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Page 1: Flooring And Leveling
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Page 2: Help Us Help You
IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide. To obtain replacement parts, contact GE/Hotpoint Service Centers. We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help. - Page 3 “ Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a qualified service technician or instaUer for the type of gas (natural or LP) that is to be used.
- Page 4 If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.
- Page 5 Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven except as described in this guide. result in a fire hazard or damage to the range. : , ’ . . ’ . ., the cooktop— “ . ‘ -=>’ .
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Page 6: Safety [Instruction S
Adjust the four legs carefully. Level the range front to back and side to side. The range legs must rest on the floor. The range must not hang from the countertop. Removing Packaging Materials... -
Page 7: Features
FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Feature Index 1 Broiler Drawer 2 Model and Serial Numbers 3 Removable Oven Bottom 4 Oven Shelves with Stop-Locks 5 Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior 6 Surface Burner Controls 7 Surface Burners and Grates 8 Oven Vent 9 Lift-Up Cooktop Locks in up position to simplify cleaning underneath. -
Page 8: Electric Ignition
In case of a power failure, you can light the surface burners on your range with a match. Hold a lit match to the burner, then push in and turn the control knob to the LITE position. Use extreme caution when lighting burners in this manner. - Page 9 Follow cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for cooking methods. Glass: There are two types of g!ass cookware—those for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking (saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat very slowly. After the burner ignites, turn the knob to adjust the flame size.
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Page 10: Clock And Timer
Then let the knob out and continue turning to OFF. Timer The Timer has been combined with the range clock. Use it to time all your precise cooking operations. You.11 recognize the Timer as the pointer which is different in color than the clock hands. -
Page 11: Shelf Positions
Oven Vent Your oven is vented through duct openings at the center rear of the range. Do not block these ducts when cooking in the oven— it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burner be uninterrupted. -
Page 12: Preheating
Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an oven control system. It is recommended that you operate the range for a number of weeks to become familiar with you new oven’s performance. How to Set Your Range for Baking To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on. - Page 13 an Placement For even cooking and proper browning, there must be enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered as much as possible rather than being placed to the front or to the back of the oven.
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Page 14: Aluminum Foil
‘ : : : : . : : : ’ l.:;’;iiti::::: ! ’ : : : \:.:,:... ‘:%j;i:’:i:.::. ,,.~i.;.,...:,. ,;$W::::;:;:: ; 4. Tighten the screws. $“@ 5. Return the knob to the range. ,,:::.::#::, ~ ~ Re-check oven performance before making any additional adjustments. The bottom screw moves toward HOTTER to increase the temperature. - Page 15 asting is by dry heat. Tender meat or cooking ~oultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven, Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum. Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. Therefore, the oven controls are set to Baking. (You may hear a slight c1 icking sound, indicating the oven is working properly.) 1.
- Page 16 Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the completion of cooking time is recommended. Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide section. For roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer at half-hour intervals after half the cooking time has passed.
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Page 17: Broiling Tips
)iling is cooking food by direct heat from above .,,e food. Your range has a convenient compartment below the oven for broiling. It also has a specially desi&ned broiler pan and rack that allows dripping fat to drain away from the foods and be kept away from the high heat of the gas flame. -
Page 18: Oven
Always use the broiler pan and rack that comes with your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping the in the shielded juices lower part of the pan. For steaks and chops, slash fat evenly around the outside edges of the meat. -
Page 19: Cooktop
CAm AND CLEANING :r care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to tiIiu help assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE RANGE. -
Page 20: Oven Shelves
2. Lift the end of the burner assembly, then pull away from the front of the range to free the air shutter from the gas valve orifice. To remove burned-on food, soak the burners in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water. -
Page 21: Oven Door
rner Grates Porcelain enamel burner grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers. Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. Dry the grates with a cloth—don’t put them back on the ran&e wet. When replacing the grates, be sure they’re positioned securely over the burners. -
Page 22: Broiler Pan And Rack
The light bulb is located in the upper right corner of the oven. Before replacing the bulb, disconnect electrical power to range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or unplug the range from the electrical outlet. Let the bulb cool completely before removing it. -
Page 23: Oven Bottom
movable Oven Bottom The oven bottom can be removed to make cleaning easier. To remove: 1. Grasp the oven bottom at finger slots on each side. 2. Lift front edge of the oven bottom enough to raise th~ tabs the front frame. from s1[)[s in 3. - Page 24 Remember: During the operation of the oven, the door, window and other range surfaces will get hot enough to cause burns. Do not touch. Let the range cool before replacing the oven shelves. 4. If a spil]over or heavy soiling occurs on the porous...
- Page 25 O( holes in the back of the range. See Fig. A. The upper level set of holes are intended for Llse with a backsplash kit.
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Page 26: Problem Solver
“BURNING” OR “OILY” ODOR EMITTING FROM OVEN WHEN TURNED ON If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center,@ S00.626.2000, consumer information service QUESTIONS? POSSIBLE CAUSE Pilots are not lit. Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet. - Page 27 Wdll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need ‘)rmat.ion or assistance from GEAnswer Center@ 80~626,2000 \t’ll;tlc\(:t?ollr queslion about any (;E major appliance, (;E1 Arls\$7el’ (:etltel” infol-tll:lti(>n sc>nice is a~ailablc to help. Your call-and ]oul-qucsticm- will be atls~tt’r(’d f)ronlpll}”...
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Page 28: What Is Not Covered
10 know whal your legal rights are in your stale, consull your local or state consumer affatrs office or your state’s Attorney General. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 \&...