GE JGB800DEP Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions
GE JGB800DEP Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

GE JGB800DEP Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Operating Instructions

Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Lower Oven Drawer . . . . . . . . . . .30
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-32
Baking and Roasting . . . . . . . . .14
Broiling, Broiling Guide . . . . . . .15
Control Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Gas/Control Lockout . . . . . . . . .25
Oven Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 12
Power Outage . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 16
Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 32
Special Features . . . . . . . . .24, 25
Thermostat Adjustment . . . . . .27
and Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Surface Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . .8-10
Griddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Warming Drawer . . . . . . . . . .28, 29
Burner Assembly . . . . . . . . . .33, 34
Burner Grates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Door Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38, 39
Griddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Oven Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Oven Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 32
Stainless Steel Surfaces . . . . . . .37
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ____________________
Serial #______________________
You can find them on a label
on the front of the range behind the
warming drawer or lower
oven drawer.
. . . . . . . . . . .40-51
Air Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . .43, 51
Checking Burner
Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Connecting the Range
to Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-46
Electrical Connections . . . . .47, 48
Leveling the Range . . . . . . . . . . . .50
LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-55
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . .Back Cover
Warranty for Customers
in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Warranty for Customers
in the U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
183D5580P252 49-85170 05-09 JR
Owner's Manual
& Installation
Instructions
JGB800
JGB805
JGB810
JGB820
JGB900

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Electrical Connections ..47, 48 Leveling the Range ... .50 LP ......51...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly, carefully tip the range forward. The bracket should stop the range within 4 inches. If it does not, the bracket must be reinstalled. If the range is pulled from the wall for any reason, always repeat this procedure to verify the range is properly secured by the anti-tip bracket.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Exposure to these substances can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Have the installer show you the location of the range gas shut-off valve and how to shut it off if necessary. ■ Have your range installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer, in accordance with the Installation Instructions.
  • Page 4 CAUTION: ■ children should not be stored in cabinets above a range or on the backsplash of a range—children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured. WARNING: appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room.
  • Page 5: Surface Burners

    To avoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large enough to contain the food properly. This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations of food, since heavy spattering or spillovers left on range can ignite. Use pans with handles that can be easily grasped and remain cool.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ELECTRIC WARMING DRAWER AND LOWER OVEN DRAWER ■ The purpose of the warming drawer and the WARM ZONE setting of the lower oven drawer is to hold hot cooked foods at serving temperature.
  • Page 7: Upper Oven

    UPPER OVEN Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape can cause burns to hands, face and eyes. ■ Do not use the oven for a storage area.
  • Page 8: Surface Cooking

    Before Lighting a Gas Burner ■ Make sure all burners are in place. ■ Make sure all grates on the range are properly placed before using any burner. ■ If your range has the Gas/Control Lockout feature, make sure it is disabled before attempting to light the surface burners.
  • Page 9: Stove Top Grills

    In Case of Power Failure In case of a power failure, you can light the gas 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.
  • Page 10: Griddle

    Using the griddle. (on some models) Your nonstick coated griddle provides an extra-large cooking surface for meats, pancakes or other food usually prepared in a frying pan or skillet. The ribbed side of the griddle is designed to lift your food away from oil and fat while grilling your food.
  • Page 11: Oven

    If “F–” and a number or letter flash in the display and the oven control signals, this indicates a function error code.
  • Page 12 If “F–” and a number or letter flash in the display and the oven control signals, this indicates a function error code.
  • Page 13: Before You Begin

    Upper Oven Vent Your oven is vented through ducts at the 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 14: Aluminum Foil

    Using the upper oven. If your model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch during baking or roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. How to Set the Upper Oven for Baking or Roasting Your oven is not designed for open-door cooking.
  • Page 15: Broiling, Broiling Guide

    If your model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch during broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. How to Set the Upper Oven for Broiling Place the meat or fish on a broiler grid in a broiler pan.
  • Page 16: Clock And Timer

    Using the clock and timer. Not all features are on all models. To Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time of day for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be Make sure the clock is set to the correct changed during a timed baking or self- time of day.
  • Page 17: Timed Baking And Roasting

    Using the timed baking and roasting features. If your model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking.
  • Page 18: Probe

    Using the probe. (on some models) If your model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch while cooking with the probe. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. For many foods, especially roasts and poultry, internal food temperature is the best test for doneness. The temperature probe takes the guesswork out of cooking foods to the exact doneness you want.
  • Page 19: Using The Convection Oven

    Using the convection oven. If your model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch during convection cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. The convection oven fan shuts off when the oven door is opened. DO NOT leave the door open for long periods of time while using convection cooking.
  • Page 20 Using the convection oven. Cookware for Convection Cooking Before using your convection oven, check to see if your cookware leaves room for air circulation in the oven. If you are baking with several pans, leave space between them. Also, be sure the pans do not touch each other or the walls of the oven.
  • Page 21 If your model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch during convection cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. How to Set the Upper Oven for Convection Roasting When Using the Probe (on some models) The display will flash PROBE and the oven control will signal if the probe is inserted into For best results when roasting large...
  • Page 22 Using the convection oven. Meats Beef Rib (3 to 5 lbs.) Boneless Rib, Top Sirloin Beef Tenderloin Pot Roast (2 Pork Bone-in (3 to 5 lbs.) Boneless (3 to 5 lbs.) Pork Chops ( Canned (3 lbs. fully cooked) Butt (5 lbs. fully cooked) Shank (5 lbs.
  • Page 23: Timed Convection Baking

    Using the timed convection baking features. You will hear a fan while cooking with this feature. The fan will stop when the door is opened but the heat will not turn off. NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking.
  • Page 24: Special Features

    Special features of your upper oven control. Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and how you may activate them. The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain in the control’s memory until the steps are repeated.
  • Page 25: Control Lockout

    Gas/Control Lockout (on some models) ONTROL Your control will allow you to lock out the OCKOUT surface burners, oven burners and control panel so they cannot be activated. To lock/unlock the controls: Turn all surface burners off. Touch and hold the Gas/Control Lockout pad for 3 seconds until the display shows LOC ON.
  • Page 26: Sabbath Feature

    Using the Sabbath feature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting in the upper oven only. It cannot be used for convection, broiling, self-cleaning or delay start cooking. NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed.
  • Page 27: Thermostat Adjustment

    Adjust the upper oven thermostat—Do it yourself! You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself. Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven.
  • Page 28: Warming Drawer

    Using the electric warming drawer. The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. Do not use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips or dry cereal. To Use the Warming Drawer Touch the Warming Drawer pad.
  • Page 29 Temperature Selection Chart To keep several different foods hot, set the control to the food needing the highest setting. ■ The temperature, type and amount of food, and the time held will affect the quality of the food. ■ Food in heat-safe glass and glass-ceramic utensils may need a higher control setting as compared to food in metal utensils.
  • Page 30: Lower Oven Drawer

    Using the lower oven drawer. The lower oven drawer may be used to bake foods using the same times and temperatures as a standard oven. Foods ideal for baking in the lower oven drawer include pizza, frozen foods, casseroles, biscuits, rolls and many desserts. To Use the Lower Oven Drawer ■...
  • Page 31: Self-Cleaning

    Soil on the front frame of the range and outside the gasket on the door will need to be cleaned by hand. Clean these areas with...
  • Page 32: Using The Self-Cleaning Oven

    When the LOCKED DOOR light is off, slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go and open the door. If your range does not have a latch, the door will unlock automatically. ■ The words LOCK DOOR will flash and the...
  • Page 33: Care And Cleaning

    Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. WARNING: be sure the anti-tip device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.
  • Page 34: Care And Cleaning Of The Range

    30 minutes. The oval burner head/cap assembly is removable. Simply lift it off the range for cleaning. Use a sewing needle or twist-tie to unclog the small hole in the burner heads.
  • Page 35: Burner Grates

    The middle grate has a bow in front. Make sure the bowed portion is toward the front of the range. In addition, the middle grate is supported by the left and right grates and must be installed LAST for stability.
  • Page 36: Control Panel And Knobs

    Air openings are located at the rear of Vent appearance and location vary. the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range, under the warming drawer or lower oven drawer. Upper Control Panel On models so equipped, lock out the touch pads before cleaning.
  • Page 37: Door Removal

    ■ It is important to use a soft cloth or paper towel every time the range is cleaned to avoid any scratches. Read carefully the instructions on the back of the Brightener for better results.
  • Page 38: Drawer

    Oven Light Replacement CAUTION: oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely. Wire cover holder.
  • Page 39: Drawer

    (Warming Drawer Models only) NOTE: For models with an electric warming drawer, before performing any adjustments, cleaning or service, disconnect the range electrical power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker. Make sure the warming drawer heating element is cool.
  • Page 40: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts • This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter. • When using ball type gas shut-off valves, they shall be the T-handle type.
  • Page 41: Installation Safety Instructions

    CAUTION – Do not attempt to operate the oven of this range during a power failure (Electric Ignition models only). ■ Have your range installed by a qualified installer. ■ Your range must be electrically grounded in...
  • Page 42: Dimensions And Clearances

    Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces. These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening (see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations) may be adjusted to meet specific requirements.
  • Page 43: Anti-Tip Device

    Installation Instructions WARNING! ANTI-TIP DEVICE To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket. See installation instructions shipped with the bracket for complete details before attempting to install. To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly, carefully tip the range forward.
  • Page 44: To Gas

    This range is convertible for use on natural or propane gas. If you decide to use this range on LP gas, conversion must be made by a qualified LP installer before attempting to operate the range on that gas.
  • Page 45 Installation Instructions GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS For model JGB805 only. (See the below section for models JGB800, JGB810, JGB820 and JGB900.) Recommended area for 120V outlet on rear wall and area for through-the-wall connection of pipe stub and shut-off valve. Recommended area for through-the-floor connection of pipe stub and shut-off valve.
  • Page 46 FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP Pressure regulator Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve. RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS Gas Flow into Range 45° Elbow Nipple Union Pressure regulator Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve.
  • Page 47: Electrical Connections

    The National Electrical Code requires the use of GFCIs in kitchen receptacles installed to serve countertop surfaces. Performance of the range will not be affected if operated on a GFCI-protected circuit but occasional nuisance tripping of the GFCI breaker is possible.
  • Page 48: Assemble Surface Burners

    ■ Locate disconnect plug on the range back. ■ Pinch sides of connector and pull out of range back. SEAL THE OPENINGS Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed. ASSEMBLE SURFACE BURNERS...
  • Page 49: Ignition

    CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after the range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks. Electric Ignition Models Select a top burner knob and simultaneously push in and turn to LITE position. You will hear a clicking sound indicating proper operation of the spark module.
  • Page 50: Air Adjustment

    B. Grasp the oven bottom at finger slots on each side. C. Lift the rear of the oven bottom enough to clear the lip of the range frame, push it back, and then pull it up and out. LEVELING THE RANGE A.
  • Page 51 Anti-Tip device WB2X7909. A. Mark the wall where the RIGHT EDGE of the range is to be located. Be sure to allow for the countertop overhang if you intend to install the range next to cabinets.
  • Page 52: Troubleshooting Tips

    • See the Care and cleaning of the range section. • See the Installation of the range section. • Allow the range to cool down and touch and hold the Gas/Control Lockout pad (on some models) for 3 seconds until the display shows LOC OFF.
  • Page 53 • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. • See the Care and cleaning of the range section. • If LOC ON appears in the display, the range control is locked. Turn this feature off to use the range. See the Gas/Control Lockout or Control Lockout section.
  • Page 54 Do not spray with Pam lubricant sprays. • Enter a probe temperature. • Be sure the surface burner controls are turned OFF. Turn this feature off to use the range. See the Gas/Control Lockout section. ® or other...
  • Page 55 • Fan will start automatically once the preheat temperature is reached. See the Care and cleaning of the range section. • Reduce weight. Redistribute drawer contents. • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
  • Page 56 Notes.
  • Page 57: Accessories

    To place your order, call 800.626.2002 (U.S.), 800.661.1616 (Canada) or mail this form to: In the U.S.: GE Parts, P.O. Box 221027, Memphis, TN 38122-1027. In Canada: GE Parts, 1 Factory Lane, Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...
  • Page 58: In The U.s.a

    This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service Location for service.
  • Page 59 Mabe Will Replace: One Year Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this From the date of the limited one-year warranty, Mabe will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service original purchase to replace the defective part.
  • Page 60: Consumer Support

    Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Mabe service center, or call 1.800.661.1616. Contact Us If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: In Canada: www.GEAppliances.ca, or write to: Director, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc.

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