GE JGB900 - Appliances 30 in. Gas Range Owner's Manual
GE JGB900 - Appliances 30 in. Gas Range Owner's Manual

GE JGB900 - Appliances 30 in. Gas Range Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ge.com Installation Safety Instruc_tions ..Instructions ..39-49 Opera6ng lnstructiom" Air Ac!jusmlent .... A1 umin um Foil .... Anti-Tip Device ..42, 49 Clock and Timer ..Checking Burner JGB 900 ....(-)veil 10-3 l Ignition ....JG ]_90 2 Baking Roasting ..
  • Page 2: Safety Instruc_Tions

    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: If the information in this manual is not...
  • Page 3 ge.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.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAFETY P RECAUTIONS _2_ Locate the range out of kitchen traffic pail/ _; Nexer wear loose fitting or hanging gm_nents and out of drafty locations to prexent poor while using tile appliance. Be careflfl when air cikvulafion.
  • Page 5 ge.com ..WARNING! SURFACE BURNERS U FACE BUr Use proper pan size--avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms :e , roper pan size-- mttoms large enough to cover burner grates. Toavoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large enough to contain gE enough to cove1 contain the food properly.
  • Page 6 iMPORTANT S AFETY iNFORMATiON. READ ALLiNSTRUCtiONS BEFORE U SING. ELECTRIC WARMING DRAWER fort some mode/s) _ Do not touch the heating element or the interior _?_:; Tile pml)ose of d_e wanning drawer is surface of the warming drawer, Ti_ese surfaces to hold hot cooked foods at serving temperature.
  • Page 7 ge.com 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. _{:; D o not use the oven for a storage area, _ti_: When using cooking...
  • Page 8: Surfilce Cooking

    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 };_: Make sure ;111 burners are in place. !;_:Do not operate tile burner for an extended period of time without...
  • Page 9 ge.com Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Medimn-weight Glass: There are two types ot glass cookware cookwax'e---those ()veil tlse oxllv axld recommended because it heats quickly and evenlv. Most toods brown evenly in an those for top-olXrange cooking (saucepans, aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with tight- coffee and teapots).
  • Page 10 Usingthe oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model T]I_ CONTFt (depending on model) OvenControl,Clockand TimerFeatures (on models) some DELAYSTARTPad AKEPad Touch this pad to select tile bake function. Use ahmg xdtl/COOKING TIME (>r SELFCLEAN pads to set tile oxen to start and stop BROIL HI/LO Pad automatically...
  • Page 11 ge.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. P_R_OB'_ OV =N CONTR )L_____ Convection OvenControl,Clockand TimerFeatures (on some models) COOKINGTIME Pad ii!iiiiii_i_iiiiiiii SELFCLEANPad Touch this pad to select tile self=deaning Touch this pad then tOtlch tile nt//llber Usingthe self-cleaning flmction.
  • Page 12: Power Outage

    Usingthe oven. Toavoid possible bums, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin... The shelves have stop-locks, so that when To remove a shelf, pull it toward you, tilt the placed correctly on the shelf"...
  • Page 13: Opera6Ng Lnstructiom" A1 Umin Um Foil

    ge.com How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting Youroven is not designedfor open-doorcooking. Typeof Food Shelf Position Frozen pies(oncookie sheet) Bor C the RAKE pad. Touch Angelfoodcake, Touch tile pads to set tile ntlI/lbeI" bundtor pound cakes desired tenlperature.
  • Page 14: Broiling, Broiling Guide

    Usingthe oven. How to Set the Oven for Broiling Touch the START pad. ,Place the meat or fish on a broiler grid m a broiler pan. _&q_en broiling is finished, touch CLEAR/OFF pa d. Follow suggested shelf positions in the Broiling Guide.
  • Page 15: Clock And Timer

    Usingthe clock and timer. ge.com Not all features are on all models. To Set the Clock Tile clock must be set to tile correct time ot If number pads are not touched within CLOCK pad, day for tile autonmtic oxen tinting flmctions minute alier wm touch tile tile...
  • Page 16: Timed Baking And P,Oasting

    Usingthe timed baking and masting features. NOTE" Foods that spoil easily--such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork--should not be allowed to s# for more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
  • Page 17: Probe

    Usingthe probe.(on some models) ge.com 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. Use of probes other than the one...
  • Page 18: Convecdon

    Usingthe convectionoven.(on some models) 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. Roasts orpoultryshouldbe cooked onshelf To help understand difference position(A). between convection bake...
  • Page 19 ge.com Cookware for Convection Cooking Metal and Glass Before using yore" convection oven, check 1o see if' cookware leaves VO/lI" I'OOI11 fOI" _liI" Any t,ipe ot cookware will work in your circulation in the {)veil. If Fm are baking Howe\'ei; Illegll l)[lIIS heat COIl\'ec[ioI1...
  • Page 20 Usingthe convectionoven.(on some models) How to Set the Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the Probe (on some models) CAUtiON:To prevent p ossible bums,donot The display will flash PROBE and the oven unplug theprobefromtheovenoutletuntiltheoven control Mll signal if the probe is inserted Forbest resultswhenroastinglarge hascoo/ecL D onot storetheprobelb theoven.
  • Page 21 ge.com Convection Roasting Guide Meats Minutes/Lb. Oven Temp. Internal Temp. Beef Rib(3 to 5 Ibs.) Rare t 20-24 325°F 140°F Medium 24-28 325°F 160°F Well 28-32 325°F 170°F Boneless Rib,TopSirloin Rare t 20-24 325°F 140°F Medium 24-28 325°F 160°F Well 28-32 325°F 170°F...
  • Page 22 Usingthe timed convectionbaking features.(on some models) You will hear a fan while cooking with this feature. The fan will stop when the door is opened butthe heatwill nottum off. NOTE"Foods that spoil easily--such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork--should not be allowed to s# for more than 1 hour before or after cooking.
  • Page 23: Special Features

    Special features of your oven control ge.com 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 24 Special features of your oven control 12-Hour, 24-Hour or Clock Blackout Your control/sset to usea 12-hour clock. Touch tile CLOCKpad again to change to the 24-hour military time clock. The If you would preter to have a 2q-hour display will show 24 hr. If this is the choice militm_' time clock or black out the clock you want, touch the START pad.
  • Page 25 Usingthe SabbathFeature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Hefidays) ge.com The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting 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 26 Usingthe SabbathFeature. How to Exit the Sabbath Feature Touch the CLEAR/OFFpad. DELAYSTART Tap the tmtil 12shdn or ne shdn appeax_ in the display. 12shdn indicates that the oven If the oxen is cooking, wait fin" a will automatically mrn off after 12 randon_ delay period of approxinmtel)
  • Page 27: Thermostat At!Justin Ent

    Adjust the oven thermostat--Do it yourself! ge.com Youmay find that your new oven cooks differently than the one # 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: '_U'ming Drawer

    Usingthe electric warming drawer. (o.some models) The warming drawer wifl 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, ! i@ Number Pad...
  • Page 29 ge.com Temperature Selectien Chart To kee I) se\ eral (liflerent too(Is hot, ] Food Type Control Setting ] control to the food needing the highest Bacon setdng. Breads _Ji:: T he temperature, _'pe amount Casserole food, time held will affect Chicken, fried qualiQ' of the...
  • Page 30: Sell:cleaning

    Usingthe self-cleaning oven. The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. Before a Clean Cycle For the fiI_t seltk'lean cycle, we recon/n/end Do not clean tile gasket. Tile fibeiglass venting your kitchen with an ol)en window nlaterial of tile oven door gasket cannot...
  • Page 31 ge.com The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. ® How to Delay the Start of Cleaning Make sure the clock shows the correct time tile START pad. Touch of day. (DdDdDCD(D The door locks automatically.
  • Page 32: 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. If vour 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 33 ge.com Burner Caps and Heads Replacement NOTE:Beforeremovingtheburnercaps Rei)lace bm'ner heads over tile ele(trodes and heads,remembertheirsizeand location. on the cooktop, in tile correct locations Replacethemin thesamelocationafter according to flmir size. cleaning. Medium head Small h ead Burner caps I,ifl off when cool. _.V_sh burner caps in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water: You may scour with a plastic scorning...
  • Page 34: Bm'ner Grates

    Care and cleaning of the range. Burner Grates Your range has three proti_ssional-s_'le opel'ate a btlYner lk)r extended double grates. These grates are position- period ot time without cookware on the specific. For maximum stability, these grates grate. finish on the grate may chip without...
  • Page 35: Door Removal

    Careand cleaning of the range. de.corn Lift-Off Oven Door Theoven door is removable,but it is heavy Youmay _: The area outside the gasket can be need help removlbg and replacing the door cleaned with a soap-filled plastic scouring pad. Toremove the door, open it a few inches to Toclean the outside of the door: the special stop position that will hold the...
  • Page 36: '\.U'ming Drawer

    Care and cleaning of the range. Removable Drawer Toreplace the drawer: r NOTE: Formodelswith an electricwarming drawer, b eforeperforming anyadjustments, ,Place the left drawer rail arotmd tuner lett rail guide and slide it in powersupply at thehousehold d istribution panel slightl) to hook it.
  • Page 37: Control Panel And Knobs

    ge.com Oven Air Vents Never block tile vents (air openings) of tile range. They provide tile air inlet and outlet that are necessm T tot tile range to operate properly with correct COll/btls[Jon. _dr openings are located at the rear ot Vent appearance and location var_...
  • Page 38: Oven Light Replacement

    Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Shelves using If your o',en is equipped with nickel oven They may also be cleaned shelves, they should be remo\vd fl'om tile abrasive cleanse_: _Mter cleaning, rinse tile shelves with clean water and chw with a oven befiwe beginning tile seltXclean cycle.
  • Page 39: Installation Instructions

    Installation Range Instructions In the Commonwealth FOR YOUR SAFETY of Massachusetts Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity • This product must be installed by a licensed this or any other applim_ce. phunber or gas fitter.
  • Page 40 Installation instructions AWARNING Avoid placing cabinets above range. To reduce hazard caused by reaching over open flalnes of operating burneis, install a ventilation iNSTALLATiON SAFETY hood over range that projects fl)rward at least B" beyond fl'ont of the cabinets, iNSTRUCTiONS Tile ventilating hood must...
  • Page 41 Installation Instructions DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances between the range adjacent combustible surfaces. These dimensions must be met safe of your range. location of the electrical outlet pipe opening (see Pipe Electric Outlet Locations) adjusted to meet specific requirements. range be placed with...
  • Page 42: Anti-Tip Device

    Installation instructions AWARNING LOCATION ANTI-TIP DEVICE Do not locate rmlge where it may be subject strong drafts. openings in the floor or wall behind rm_ge should be sealed. Make sure openings All ranges can tip and injury could around base of the range that...
  • Page 43: Connecting Tlle Range To Gas

    Installation instructions [] PROVIDE ADEQUATE [] CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS SUPPLY Shut off the main gas supply valve before discmmecting the old range and leave it off mltil the new hook-up Your rmlge is designed to operate at a pressure of 4"...
  • Page 44 Installation instructions GAS PiPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS This area allows for flush range installation with through-the-wall connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve and rear wall 120Voutlet. Shortest connection from hard pipe stub location to range hookup. This area allows for flush range installation with through-the41oorconnection of pipe stub/shut-off valve.
  • Page 45 Installation instructions FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP Installer: Inform the :]_'_ consumer of the 1/Z'or3/4" _T _ IJ/_'- shut-off location of the gas Gaspipe"-'_ valve shut-off va ve. RiGiD PiPE HOOKUP OPTIONS Alternate Hookup _F Adapter 45° Elbow 90 °Elbow _ ,_'(_C'_'" 90 °...
  • Page 46: Electrical Connections

    Installation instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.) Electrical Requirements A. Usage Situations where Applimlce Power Cord will be Discomlected Infrequently, 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded dedicated drcuit protected by a 1B-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker or time An adapter may be used only on a 15-amp circuit.
  • Page 47: Checking Burner Ignition

    Installation instructions [] CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE [] ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.) BURNERS B. Usage Situations where Appfiance Power Cord will he Disconnected Frequently. Operation of all cooktop oven bm'ners should checked alter the range and gas SUl)ply lines have been use an adapter phlg...
  • Page 48: Air Ac!Jusmlent

    Installation Instructions [] ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN [] ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY (CONT.) adjustment shutters bottom burners regulate flow of air to the flames. To remove oven bottom: A.
  • Page 49 Installation instructions [] INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP [] INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE DEVICE (CONT.) Wallboard A WARNING! Back of range • R'm,,e, _ must be secured with an approxed Anti- Tip dexice. • Unless properly installed, range could screw tipped b) you, or a child standing, ,sittin,,_ or leaIliIlg...
  • Page 50: Troubleshooting Tips

    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. What To Do Possible Causes Topburners do not light • Plug on rm_ge is not completely Make sure elect_-ical I)lu(*-, i s I)lugged,, into a lixe, properl) inserted in the electrical...
  • Page 51 ge.com Possible Causes What To Do Control signals alter You forgot to enter a bake * Touch tile BAKE pnd :rod desired Wmper:mu'e entering cooking time tile SELFCLEAN temperature or clem_hlg time. 1):1(1 nml desired de:us time. or start time Fooddoes notbake Oven controls improperly set.
  • Page 52 Before you call for service... Troubleshooting tips Possible Causes What To Do Oven light does not work • Tighten or replace Light bulb is loose or defective. bulb. • Make Plug on rm_ge is not completely sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly hlserted...
  • Page 53 ge.com Possible Causes What To Do Display goes blank or reset A fuse in your home • Replace tilse the circuit breaker: blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Special features of your oven control * See clock is in the tile section.
  • Page 54: Accessories

    Accessories. Looking For Something More ? You can find these accessories and many more at ge.com (U.S.) or www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada), or call 800.626.2002 (U.S.) or 888.261.3055 (Canada) (during normal business hours). Have your model number ready. Surface Burner Caps & Heads Gra tes Oven Racks Broiler Pan...
  • Page 55 U.S. toll-free for ll*ore illforlllatioll. *All lmmds (o_(xed, up Io 20 )(ax_ old, in Ih( (omineuta/ U.S. (_tll h(Te Please place in envelope and mail to: General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150...
  • Page 56 (GEA). Appliances Check here if you do not want to receixe commtmications fl-om GEA's careflfllv selected General Electric Compan U partll@rs. Louisville, KY 40225 FAIL[ RE COMPLETE AND RE'F[ RN Tt tIS CARD DOES D IMINISt t h_)l JR ge.com WARRAN'IT RIGt ITS.
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  • Page 58: V\Arrantx For Customers In Tlle U.s.a

    To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General. Warrantor." General Electric Company.Louisville, KY 40225...
  • Page 59: Arrantx For Customers In

    GEGas Range Warranty. (For c.stomers inCanada) Aft 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 carl 1.800.361.3400.Please have serial number and model date is needed to obtain service number available when calling for service.
  • Page 60: Consumersupport

    ConsumerSupport. GE Appliances Website i,,the _.,.8.: go.cam Have a question or need assistanre _dth ?our appliance? Tr_ tile GE Appliances \'\ ebsite 24 hom_ a day, am da_ of the ",ear! For greater convenience and fhster service, you can msw download Owner's Mmmals, order parts or even schedule...

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