GEAppliances JGBP34 Use And Care & Installation Manual

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Use and Care & Installation Guide

Safety Instructions

Anti-Tip Device............................ 2, 3, 35, 43

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil................... 5, 16, 20–22, 24

Clock and Timer ................................... 11, 12

Features....................................................... 6, 7

Oven ....................................................... 13–27

Baking................................................. 15–17

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

Door Latch............ 11, 15, 20, 22, 24–26

Electric Ignition ........................................ 13

Light; Bulb Replacement................ 13, 32

Oven Control ..................................... 11, 12

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

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

Self-Cleaning Instructions ............. 24–27

Shelves............................ 5, 14–16, 20, 27

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

Surface Cooking..................................... 8–10

Control Settings.......................................... 9

Cooktop Comparison ................................ 8

Care and Cleaning

Broiler Pan and Grid ........................................ 31

Burner Assembly ................................. 28–30

Cooktop.................................................. 30, 33

Door Removal .............................................. 31

Oven Bottom ................................................ 30

Oven Vents ................................................... 33

Self-Cleaning Instructions ................. 24–27

Storage Drawer ........................................... 32

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Self-Cleaning Gas Range

Before You Call

For Service

Thermostat Adjustment—

Do It Yourself ............................................ 19

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Page 1: Before You Call
Important Phone Numbers....... 55 Cooktop Comparison ........ 8 Model and Serial Number Location ..2 Warranty ........Back Cover Care and Cleaning ....28–33 Models: JGBP34 JGBP79 Broiler Pan and Grid ........31 JGBP35 JGBP80 Burner Assembly ......... 28–30 Cooktop..........30, 33 A Spanish-language version of this Door Removal ..........
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 explosion may result causing property Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
Page 3: Safety Instructions
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: Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO Surface Cooking CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN • Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats. CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE • Always use the LITE position (on electric BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE—CHILDREN ignition models) or the HI position (on standing CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH...
Page 5 • When using glass cookware, make sure it is • Keep the oven free from grease buildup. designed for top-of-range cooking. • Pulling out the shelf to the shelf-stop is a • If a combination of oils or fats will be used convenience in lifting heavy foods.
Page 6 FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Features and appearance may vary. MASK FOR SHELVES Sealed Burners Standard Twin Burners Burner Cap Drip Pan Drip Pan (on some (on some models) models) Burner Head Burner Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surface burners shown above.
Page 7 Feature Index See page (Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) 1 Air Intake (under storage drawer or kick panel) 4, 33 2 Model and Serial Numbers (on front frame of range, behind storage drawer or removable kick panel) 3 Anti-Tip Device 2, 3, 35, 43 Lower right rear corner on range back.
Page 8 HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE? Your new cooktop has gas burners. If you are used The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and to cooking with induction or other electric surface cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or units, you will notice some differences when you use surface unit you have.
Page 9: Surface Cooking
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 10 SURFACE COOKING (continued) Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is 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 11 FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL (appearance may vary) OVEN TIME DELAY STOP COOK OVEN ON BAKE BROIL CLEAN TIME TIME STOP BAKE BROIL TIMER CLEAN LOCK AUTO – CLEAR TIMER CLOCK CLEAN ON/OFF DELAY OVEN ON CLEAN STOP BAKE BROIL CLEAR TIMER CLEAN...
Page 12: Power Outage
OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER Clock To Set the Clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing 1. Press the CLOCK pad. functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be CLOCK changed during a Timed Baking or Self-Cleaning cycle. 2.
Page 13: Electric Ignition
USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven Be sure you understand how to set the controls properly. Practice removing and replacing the shelves while the oven is cool. Read the information and tips on the following pages. Keep this guide handy where you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range.
Page 14: Using Your Oven
USING YOUR OVEN (continued) Oven Vents The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear • Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop may of the cooktop. See the Features section. Do not block become hot if left too close to the vent. these openings when cooking in the oven—it is •...
Page 15: Preheating
BAKING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy Do It Yourself instructions on how to adjust the thermostat. Your oven temperature is controlled using the latest technology oven control systems.
Page 16: Pan Placement
BAKING (continued) Pan Placement For even cooking and proper browning, there must be Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking oven. Allow 1– to 1 ⁄ –inch space between pans as results will be better if baking pans are centered as well as from the back of the oven, the door and the much as possible rather than being placed to the front...
Page 17: Timed Baking
Don’t Peek Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do DO NOT open the door to check until the minimum not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes time. Opening the oven door frequently during provide minimum and maximum baking times such cooking allows heat to escape and makes baking as “bake 30-40 minutes.”...
Page 18: Timed Baking
TIMED BAKING (continued) How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop 4. Change the Stop Time from 5:00 to 7:00 by Quick Reminder: pressing the INCREASE pad until “7:00” appears in the display. 1. Press the COOK TIME pad. 5. Press the BAKE pad. 2.
Page 19: Do It Yourself
ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT— 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. Press the BAKE pad. use your new oven for a few weeks to become more BAKE familiar with it, following the times given in your recipes as a guide.
Page 20 ROASTING Do not lock the oven door with the door latch Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. during roasting. This is used for self-cleaning only. Therefore, oven controls are set for Baking or Timed Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound, Roasting is cooking by dry heat.
Page 21: Roasting Guide
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. completion of cooking time is recommended.
Page 22 BROILING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during The oven door must be closed during broiling. broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Turn the food only once during broiling. Time the Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the foods for the first side according to the Broiling food.
Page 23: Broiler Pan And Grid
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: Oven Bottom
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN Normal Cleaning Time: 3 hours Before a Clean Cycle 3. Clean spatters or spills on the oven front frame, and Quick Reminder: the oven door outside the gasket with a dampened cloth. The oven front frame and the oven door outside 1.
Page 25 How to Set the Oven for Cleaning 3. Press the AUTO CLEAN or AUTO Quick Reminder: SELF CLEAN pad. AUTO CLEAN 1. Prepare the oven for cleaning. 2. Close and latch the oven door. 4. Press the + or – pad until the desired Clean Time 3.
Page 26 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) How to Delay Start of Cleaning Delay Start is setting the oven timer to start the clean 5. The Clean Time is preset for 3 hours. You can change cycle automatically at a later time than the present the Clean Time to any time between 2 and 4 hours, time of day.
Page 27 Questions and Answers Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning? Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of day, can I still self-clean my oven? A. Yes, there will be an odor during the first few A.
Page 28: Sealed Burner Assemblies
CARE AND CLEANING 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 DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE.
Page 29 CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS (IF SO EQUIPPED) IN PLACE. Standard Twin Burners (on some models) The holes in the surface burners of your range Grate must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and an even, unhampered flame.
Page 30: Burner Grates
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Burner Grates Lift out when cool. Grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers. Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. After cleaning, dry them thoroughly by putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes.
Page 31 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 removing and replacing the door. low resistance to abrasion. An intact and well- fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy- To remove the door, open it a few efficient oven operation and good baking results.
Page 32: Storage Drawer
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Oven Light Replacement (on some models ) CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS TO disconnect the electrical power to the range at the REMOVE COVER. main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let 2.
Page 33: Oven Air Vents
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 door, and at the bottom of the range, under the kick panel or storage drawer (depending on the model).
Page 34 • Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, ser vice or maintenance can cause injur y or property damage. Refer to *Product Height ″ this guide. For assistance or additional ⁄ JGBP34 JGBP35 ″ information, consult a qualified installer, ⁄ JGBP79 JGBP80 ser vice agency, manufacturer (dealer) or the gas supplier.
Page 35 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • If cabinets are placed above the range, allow a minimum clearance of 30″ between the cooking Installation of this range must conform with surface and the bottom of unprotected cabinets. local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI •...
Page 36 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) GENERAL MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION • See Dimensions and Clearances in this section Depending on your range, you’ll find the for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. These model and serial numbers on a label on the dimensions must be met for safe use of your range.
Page 37 PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations Your range is designed to operate at a pressure for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners of 4″ of water column on natural gas or, if designed This area allows for LP gas (propane or butane), 10″ of water for flush range column.
Page 38 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS Flexible Connector and Rigid Pipe Hookups for (continued) Models Equipped with Standard Twin Burners Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Flexible Rigid Pipe Connector Hookup Hookup Pressure Pressure 90° Union Regulator Regulator...
Page 39 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (on some models) (continued) 1. Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the Electrical Requirements gas line in an easily accessed location outside of 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branch the range. Make sure everyone operating the circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit range knows where and how to shut off the gas breaker or time delay fuse.
Page 40 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (continued) Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Frequently. Usage Situations where Appliance Do not use an adapter plug in these situations Power Cord will be Disconnected Infrequently. because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to An adapter may be used only on a 15-amp circuit.
Page 41 SEAL THE OPENINGS Quality of Flames Seal any openings in the wall behind the 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 flames— Call for service CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS Surface Burner Ignition...
Page 42: Air Adjustment
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames. Air Adjustment Shutter To determine if the bottom burner flames are burning properly, remove the oven bottom.
Page 43: Leveling
LEVELING THE RANGE Anti-Tip 1. Remove the storage Device drawer or kick panel. Slotted Head 2. Use a 3/16″ open-end Wallplate Screw or socket wrench to back 20° Approx. out both rear leveling legs approximately two turns. ″ open-end or 3.
Page 44 CONVERTING TO LP GAS (Sealed Burner models only) or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP HOW TO CONVERT A SEALED BURNER RANGE If It Is This Regulator: FOR USE WITH LP GAS OR NATURAL GAS 1. Use an adjustable wrench to remove the This range leaves the factory set for use with natural nut from the pressure regulator.
Page 45 CONVERTING TO LP GAS (Sealed Burner models only) or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP Orifice Spuds for Converting to Natural Gas: CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERS Natural gas orifice spuds have a 3-digit number and the letter “N” on the top. Each orifice spud Grate will also have 1, 2 or 3 grooves on top denoting the location on the range where it is to be...
Page 46 CONVERTING TO LP GAS (Sealed Burner models only) or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP Broil Burner ADJUST LOW FLAME SETTING 1. Light the top burners and continue turning all of the surface knobs to LOW. 2. Remove all four knobs. 3.
Page 47 CONVERTING TO LP GAS (Standard Twin Burner models only) or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP HOW TO CONVERT A STANDARD TWIN If It Is This Regulator: BURNER RANGE FOR USE WITH LP GAS OR Gas Flow into NATURAL GAS Range This range leaves the factory set for use with natural Do not remove...
Page 48 CONVERTING TO LP GAS (Standard Twin Burner models only) or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERS CONVERT THE OVEN BURNER ORIFICES 1. Lift cooktop. Oven Burner 2. Lift burner assemblies straight up and set 1. Remove oven door, storage drawer and oven aside to gain access to surface burner spuds.
Page 49 CONVERTING TO LP GAS (Standard Twin Burner models only) or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP CHECK FOR LEAKS CHECK QUALITY OF FLAMES When all connections have been made, make sure The combustion quality of burner flames needs all range controls are in the off position and turn to be determined visually.
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Page 52 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 around the top of burner may be clogged. Remove BURN EVENLY burners (on models with standard twin burners) or burner heads (on models with sealed burners) or burner caps on spill-proof models, and clean them with a...
Page 53 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CLOCK DOES NOT WORK • Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power outlet. Check for blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT • Bulb may be loose or burned out. COME ON •...
Page 54 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE… (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN DOOR • Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool and ACCIDENTALLY LOCKED then unlatch the door. WHILE BAKING “door” APPEARS • Self-cleaning cycle has been selected but latch handle was not moved all the IN THE DISPLAY way to the right.
Page 55: Consumer Services
We’ll 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! GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 ® Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center information service is available to help.
Page 56 Manager, Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Warrantor—In Canada: Camco Inc. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager, Customer Relations, Camco Inc., 1 Factory Lane, Suite 310, Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3 JGBP34 JGBP79 This book is printed on recycled paper. JGBP35 JGBP80 Part No.

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