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GE JGSP20GER Use And Care Manual

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Anti-Tip Device .........................................3, 31
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil...................................5, 19,22
Clock and Timer ....................................13, 14
Features ............................................................8
Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-23
Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–19
Broiling, Broiling Guide ....................22, 23
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Light; Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,30
Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Roasting, Roasting Guide................20, 21
Self-Cleaning Instructions ..............24-26
Thermostat Adjustment .........................12
Vent .........................................................4r 12
Surface Cooking ......................................9, 10
Control Settings ..........................................9
Super Burner ................................................9
Door Removal ...............................................29
Removable Oven Bottom ...........................3l
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Problem Solver .......................w,
More questions ?...call
Minor Adjustments
Flooring and Leveling ....................................7
Consumer Services ...................35
Appliance Registration ..................................2
Model and Serial Number Location ...........2
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
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  • Page 1 Care and cleaning ...27-31 ?+’ Cooktop...2 7 Door Removal ...29 Removable Oven Bottom ...3l GE Appliances m . , . . , , , , , , , Problem Solver ...w, More questions ?...call GEAnswer Center” 800.6262000 Minor Adjustments Flooring and Leveling ...7 iiirll ‘@...

  • Page 2: Help Us Help You

    If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book.

  • Page 3: Anti-Tip Device

    CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED. WARNING-A1l If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the Anti-Tip device is properly engaged before you push the range back. Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information in the Installation Instructions.

  • Page 4: Surface Cooking

    To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of flammable mattwials, and spillage, turn cookware handles toward tlw side or back of the range without extending over adjacent burners. Always turn surface burner to OFF before removing cookware.
  • Page 5 If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the range and call a qualified service technician. Never use an open flame to locate a leak.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn off and disconnect power supply. a qualified technician. Don’t attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this book. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician. SAVE THESE...

  • Page 7: Flooring Under The Range

    Your range, like so many other household items, is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting. When moving the range on this type of flooring, use care, and it is recommended that these simple and inexpensive instructions be followed.

  • Page 8: Features

    FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE 111(~ L---+ I 1111-ta M-Lhi- Feature Index i Model and Serial Numbers .— 2 Oven Door Gasket 3 Removable Oven Bottom 4 oven shelvps (easily removed or repositioned on shelf supports) 5 Automatic Oven Door Latch...

  • Page 9: Control Panel

    In case of a power failure, you can light the surface burners on your range with a match. Hold a lighted match to the burner, then turn the knob to the LITE position. Use extreme caution when lighting burners this way.
  • Page 10 Glass: There are two types of glass cookware-those for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking (saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat very slowly. Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for either surface or oven cooking.

  • Page 11: Electric Ignition

    Electric Ignition The oven burner and broil burner are lighted by electric ignition. Power Outage CAUTION: DO NOT MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE ELECTRIC IGNITION OVEN DURING AN ELECTRICAL POWER OUTAGE. Neither the oven nor the broiler can be lit during an electrical power outage.

  • Page 12: Using Your Oven

    — Oven Vent You:” o~.ren is vented through ducts .t{ the reiw of the range. Do not block thes ducts when cooking in the oven--it is important that tfie IIOW of hot air from the oven and t’resh air to the oven burner be...
  • Page 13 If “F-” and a number flash on display and the control beeps, this indicates function error code. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow oven to cool for one hour. If function error code repeats, disconnect power to the range and call for service. — k!! /...

  • Page 14: Display Messages

    OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER Clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a TIME BAKE or CLEAN cycle. Timer The timer is an alarm or minute timer only.
  • Page 15 Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an oven control system. We recommend that you operate the range for a number of weeks to become familiar with your new oven’s performance. If you think an adjustment is necessary, see Adjusting Oven Thermostat section.

  • Page 16: Timed Baking

    How to Time Bake The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or off automatically at specific times that you set. NOTE: Before beginning make sure the clock shows the correct time of day. How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop The oven turns on right away, cooks for preset length of’...
  • Page 17 Step 7: Remove food from the oven. Remember, even though oven shuts off automatically, foods continue cooking after controls are off. NOTE: The low temperature zone of this range (between 150°F. and 200”F.) is available to keep hot cooked foods warm. Food kept in the oven longer than two hours at these low temperatures may spoil.

  • Page 18: Preheating

    For best baking results, follow these suggestions: Oven Shelves Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the desired locations while the oven is cool. The correct shelf position depends on the kind of food and the browning desired. .4s a general rule, place most foods in the middle of the oven, on either the second or third shelf from the bottom.

  • Page 19: Aluminum Foil

    Baking Guides Follow the recipe or the directions on the back of the box to get the best baking results. Cookies When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur.
  • Page 20 Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum. Step 1: Place the shelf in A or B position. No preheating is necessary.

  • Page 21: Roasting Guide

    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. For roasts over 8 Ibs. check with thermometer at half-hour intervals after half the cooking time has passed.

  • Page 22: Use Of Aluminum Foil

    Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the upper unit in the oven. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these steps to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum. The oven door should be closed during broiling. 1: If meat has fat or gristle near edge, cut Step vertical slashes through both about 2 inches apart.
  • Page 23 1. Always use broiler pan and rack that comes with your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan. 2. Broiling should always be done with the oven door closed.
  • Page 24 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN Before a Clean Cycle Quick Reminder: 1. Prepare the oven for cleaning. 2. Close the oven door. 3. Press the CLEAN pad. 4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set clean time. Step 1: Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven—they cannot withstand the high cleaning temperatures.
  • Page 25 After a Clean Cycle When the clean cycle is finished, the word “CLEAN” will go out in the display and the oven will begin to cool. When the oven temperature has fallen below the locking temperature, the- word “LOCK” goes out and the door can be opened.
  • Page 26 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN Questions and Answers Q. If my oven clock is not working, can I still self-clean my oven? A. If the clock is not working then the entire control is not working. If the clock is not set to the correct time of day you will not be able to set a delay clean to end at a specific time.

  • Page 27: Control Panel And Knobs

    Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE RANGE.

  • Page 28: Care And Cleaning

    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 29: Drip Pans

    Drip Pans Remove the grates. Then lift out the chrome drip pans. Wash them in hot, soapy water. Rinse them with clean, hot water and polish them dry with a cloth. Never use abrasive cleansers or steel wool—they’ll scratch the surface. Instead, soak the drip pans for about 20 minutes in slightly diluted liquid cleanser or mild solution of ammonia and water (1/2 cup of ammonia to one gallon of water).

  • Page 30: Oven Light Bulb

    The light bulb is located in the upper right corner of the oven. Before replacing the bulb, disconnect electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or unplug the range from the electric outlet. Let the bulb cool completely before removing it.

  • Page 31: Removable Oven Bottom

    Excess slack in the chain could allow the range to tip over. 2. Slide the range all the way back into the counter.
  • Page 32 MINOR ADJUSTMENTS YOU CAN MAKE Broil and Oven Burner Air Adjustment Shutters Air adjustment shutters Loosen for the broil and oven burners regulate the adjustment shutter flow of air to the flame. The air adjustment shutter for the top ‘% \<...

  • Page 33: Thermostat Adjustment

    (B) or (C), depending on the type of gas you use. With LP gas, some yellow tipping on inner cones is normal. If range is connected to LP gas, check all steps in the Installation Instructions. To turn from OFF position, push the knob in and then turn.

  • Page 34: Problem Solver

    Switch operating oven light is broken. Call for service. STOP TIME must be more than 3 hours later than START TIME. # Oven temperature is too high to set self-clean operation. Allow the range to cool to room temperature and reset controls.

  • Page 35: Consumer Services

    Wtill Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if You ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call–toll-free! lwHome Repair Service 800WE$ARES (801’M32-2737) AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient...

  • Page 36: What Is Not Covered

    To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 164 D2588P121 Part No.

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