GE JCBP24, JCBP25, JCBP26, JCBP27, JCBP28, JCBP29, JCBP30, JCBP32, JCBP33, JCBP34, RCB735, RCB740, RCB745, RCB746, RCB790 Installation And Owner's Instructions

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Safety Instructions
. . . . . . .2–7
Operating Instructions
Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . .13
Clock and Timer . . . . . . .15, 16
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–31
Baking and Roasting . . . . . .13
Broiling, Broiling Guide . . .14
Oven Control . . . . . . . .10, 11
Power Outage . . . . . . . .12, 16
Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Sabbath Feature . . . . . .19, 20
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . .22, 23
Special Features . . . . . . . . .18
Thermostat Adjustment . . .21
Timed Baking
and Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Surface Cooking . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Care and Cleaning
Broiler Pan and Grid . . . . . .28
Burner Assembly . . . . . . .24–26
Burner Grates . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Control Panel and Knobs . . .30
Cooktop Surface . . . . . . . . . .27
Door Removal . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Kick Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Lift-up Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . .29
Oven Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Oven Light Replacement . . .31
Oven Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .22, 23
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Stainless Steel Surfaces . . . . .27
Storage Drawer . . . . . . . . . . .29
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ______________________
Serial # ______________________
You can find them on a label on
the front of the range behind the
storage drawer or kick panel.
ge.com
Installation
Instructions
. . . . . . . . . . .32–43
Air Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . .42
Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . .35, 43
Checking Burner Ignition . . .41
Connecting the Range
to Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36–39
Dimensions and Clearances .34
Electrical Connections . .40, 41
Leveling the Range . . . . . . . .42
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Troubleshooting
Tips
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44–47
Accessories
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Consumer Support
Consumer
Support . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Product Registration . . . .49, 50
Warranty for Customers
in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Warranty for Customers
in the U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
183D5580P194
Owner's Manual
& Installation
Instructions
JGBP24
JGBP25
JGBP26
JGBP27
JGBP28
JGBP29
JGBP30
JGBP32
JGBP33
JGBP34
RGB735
RGB740
RGB745
RGB746
RGB790
49-85109 07-06 JR

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  • Page 1 Electrical Connections . .40, 41 Power Outage ..12, 16 Leveling the Range ..42 Preheating ....13 Location .
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ® WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    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 Never install it directly over interior kitchen carpeting. Do not leave children alone or unattended where a range is hot or in operation. They could be seriously burned. Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the oven door, storage drawer, warming drawer or cooktop.
  • 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 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 7 Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used. ge.com...
  • Page 8: Using The Gas Surface Burners

    Medium Small Your gas range cooktop has four sealed gas burners. They offer convenience and flexibility to be used in a wide range of cooking applications. The smallest burner in the right rear position is the simmer burner. This burner...
  • Page 9 Only a flat-bottomed wok should be used. 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: Using The Oven Controls

    Make sure the latch is moved to the right as far as it will go. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven back into operation. If the function error code repeats, disconnect the power to the range and call for service. (on some models)
  • Page 11 TIME is selected with BAKE—the START TIME pad will remain lit until the clock reaches the programmed time, at which point it will turn off and the BAKE/TEMP RECALL pad light will light up). (on some models) ge.com (on some models)
  • Page 12 T h e...
  • Page 13: Aluminum Foil

    To do so, place a small sheet of foil on a lower shelf several inches below the food. Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil. This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking. ge.com...
  • Page 14: Using The Oven

    Using the oven. Do not lock the oven door with the latch during broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. How to Set the Oven for Broiling NOTE: On models with an OVEN TEMP knob, turn it to BROIL. Place the meat or fish on the broiler Always use the broiler pan and grid grid in the broiler pan.
  • Page 15: Clock And Timer

    When the timer reaches :00, the control will beep 3 times followed by one beep every 6 seconds until the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF or TIMER ON/OFF pad is touched. ge.com...
  • Page 16: Clock And Timer

    Using the clock and timer. Not all features are on all models. To Reset the Timer If the display is still showing the time remaining, you may change it by touching the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF or TIMER ON/OFF pad, then touch the + or – pads until the time you want appears in the display.
  • Page 17: Baking And Roasting

    NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are using timed baking and do not touch the START/ON pad. (on some models) ge.com Touch the START/ON pad. The display shows either the oven temperature that you set or the cooking time countdown.
  • Page 18: Special Features

    Special features of your 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 19: Using The Sabbath Feature

    Touch the START/ON pad. When cooking is finished, the display will change from ⊃ turned OFF but is still set in Sabbath. Remove the cooked food. ge.com ⊃ will appear in the display indicating ⊃ ⊃ will appear in the display indicating ⊃...
  • Page 20 Using the Sabbath Feature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) How to Exit the Sabbath Feature Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. If the oven is cooking, wait for a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute, until only ⊃ is in the display. Touch and hold both the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads, at the same time, until the display shows SF.
  • Page 21: Adjust The Oven Thermostat—Do It Yourself

    START/ON pad to go back to the time of day display. Use your oven as you would normally. NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling or self-cleaning temperatures. It will be retained in memory after a power failure. ge.com...
  • Page 22: Using The Self-Cleaning Oven

    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...
  • Page 23 To return to the clean countdown, touch the COOKING TIME pad. If the shelves become hard to slide, apply a small amount of vegetable oil or cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges of the oven shelves with the paper towel. ge.com...
  • Page 24 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 your 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 25 When one burner is turned to LITE, all the burners spark. Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on. An electric shock may result, which could cause you to knock over hot cookware. ge.com...
  • Page 26 Care and cleaning of the range. Burner Caps and Heads NOTE: Before removing the burner caps and heads, remember their size and location. Replace them in the same location after cleaning. Burner caps Lift off when cool. Wash burner caps in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water.
  • Page 27: Cooktop Surface

    To inquire about purchasing stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish, or to find the location of a dealer nearest you, please call our toll-free number: National Parts Center 800.626.2002 (U.S.) 888.261.3055 (Canada) ge.com (U.S.) www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada)
  • Page 28: Broiler Pan And Grid

    Care and cleaning of the range. Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable, but it is heavy. You may need help removing and replacing the door. To remove the door, open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open.
  • Page 29: Kick Panel

    Lift up the bottom of the panel slightly to disengage the panel from the tabs at the base of the range. Pull the bottom of the panel forward until the spring clips are released at the top of the panel.
  • Page 31: Oven Light Replacement

    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. The oven light bulb is covered with a removable glass cover that is held in place with a bail-shaped wire.
  • Page 32: For Your Safety

    Installation Instructions Range 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 33: Installation Instructions

    Clearances illustration in this section.) CAUTION – Items of interest to 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.
  • Page 34: 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 35 LOCATION Do not locate the range where it may be subject to strong drafts. Any openings in the floor or wall behind the range should be sealed. Make sure the openings around the...
  • Page 36: Gas Supply

    Installation Instructions PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY Your range is designed to operate at a pressure of 4″ of water column on natural gas or, if designed for LP gas (propane or butane), 10″ of water column. Make sure you are supplying your range with the type of gas for which it is designed.
  • Page 37 120V outlet. Shortest connection from hard pipe stub location to range hookup. This area allows for flush range installation with through-the-floor connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve. GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS This area allows for flush range...
  • Page 38 Installation Instructions FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP 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. (for models equipped with Sealed Burners) Pressure regulator Adapter...
  • Page 39 Manifold pipe Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve. (for models equipped with Standard Twin Burners) Gas Flow into Range Adapter Flex connector (6 ft. max.) Adapter Gas shut-off valve 1/2″ or 3/4″ Gas pipe Gas Flow into Range 90°...
  • Page 40: Electrical Connections

    The National Electrical Code requires the use of GFCI’s 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...
  • Page 41: Seal The Openings

    Installation Code. Electric Disconnect s Locate disconnect plug on the range back. s 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.
  • Page 42: Burner Air Adjustment

    The shutter for the bottom (oven) burner is near the back wall behind the storage drawer or kick panel. Remove the drawer or panel. See the Care and cleaning of the range section. To adjust the flow of air to either burner, loosen the Phillips head screw and rotate the shutter toward open or closed position as needed.
  • Page 43 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 44: Before You Call For Service

    • Make sure the burner parts are installed correctly. See the Care and cleaning of the range section. • If range is connected to LP gas, contact the person who installed your range or made the conversion. • To check the oven gas shut-off valve on sealed burner...
  • Page 45 • Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range. Make sure it is cool. • Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range. • See the Using the oven section. • See the Installation of the range section.
  • Page 46 •Set the OVEN TEMP knob to CLEAN. See the Using the self-cleaning oven section. Using the self-cleaning oven section. to the left as far as it will go. Reset the range controls to the desired settings. See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.
  • Page 47 • This is normal. The cooling fan will turn off and on. • Fully extend the drawer and push it all the way in. See the Care and cleaning of the range section. • Reduce weight. Redistribute drawer contents. ge.com...
  • Page 48 Notes.
  • Page 49 You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs. Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at for more information. *All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.
  • Page 50 Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA’s carefully selected partners. FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS. For information about GEA’s privacy and data usage policy, go to ge.com and click on “Privacy Policy” or call 800.626.2224. Read your Owner’s Manual carefully.
  • Page 51 Notes. ge.com...
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  • Page 53 Accessories. Looking For Something More? You can find these accessories and many more at ge.com, or call 800.626.2002 (during normal business hours). Have your model number ready. Drip Pans Oven Racks Tired of discolored racks? Wishing you had extra-heavy-duty oven racks? GE’s innovative, self-cleanable porcelain-coated oven racks!
  • Page 54 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 55: In Canada

    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 56: Consumer Support

    In Canada, please consult your yellow pages for your local Mabe number. 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: General Manager, Customer Relations, GE Appliances, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225.

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