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GE JGB928 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Safety Instructions
. . . . . .2-7
Operating Instructions
Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . .14
Lower Oven Drawer . . . . . . . .27
Surface Cooking . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Upper Oven . . . . .10-26, 28, 29
Baking and Roasting . . . . . .12
Broiling, Broiling Guide . . .13
Convection . . . . . . . . . . .17-20
Oven Control . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Power Outage . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Sabbath Feature . . . . . . .24, 25
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . .28, 29
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Special Features . . . . . . .22, 23
Timed Baking
and Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Timed Convection Baking . .21
Broiler Pan and Grid . . . . . . .35
Burner Assembly . . . . . . . .30, 31
Burner Grates . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Control Panel and Knobs . . . .37
Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-34
Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 34
Porcelain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Door Removal . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Lower Oven Drawer . . . . . . . .36
Oven Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Oven Light Replacement . . . .38
Oven Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .28, 29
Stainless Steel Surfaces . . . . . .32
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ______________________
Serial # ______________________
You can find them on a label
on the front of the range behind
the lower oven drawer.
ge.com
. . . . . . . . . .39-50
Air Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . .42, 50
Checking Burner
Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
to Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43-45
Dimensions and Clearances . .41
Leveling the Range . . . . . . . .49
LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-54
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . .Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . .57, 58
Warranty for Customers
in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Warranty for Customers
in the U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
183D5580P165
Owner's Manual
& Installation
Instructions
JGB928
49-85078-1
05-05 JR

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Electrical Connections . . .46, 47 Leveling the Range ..49 LP ..... .50...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the device is properly engaged when you push the range back against the wall. If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.

  • 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 They could be seriously burned. Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the oven door, drawer or cooktop. They could damage the range and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury. CAUTION: children should not be stored in cabinets above a range or on the backsplash of a range—children climbing on the range to...

  • 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. GLASS COOKTOP SURFACE Use care when touching the glass cooktop surface. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off. Avoid scratching the glass cooktop surface. The glass surface can be scratched with items such as sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry and rivets on clothing.

  • 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: Using The Gas Surface Burners

    The extra large burner (right front) is the maximum output burner. Like the other three burners, it can be turned down from HI to LO for a wide range of cooking applications; however, this burner is designed to quickly bring large amounts of liquid to a boil.
  • Page 9 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

    Using the oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features SELF CLEAN Pad Touch this pad to select the self-cleaning function. See the Using the self-cleaning oven section. PROBE Pad (on some models) Touch this pad when using the probe to cook food to the desired internal temperature.
  • Page 11 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 12: Aluminum Foil

    Using the upper oven. How to Set the Upper Oven for Baking or Roasting Your oven is not designed for open-door cooking. The word ON and 100° will be displayed. As the oven heats up, the display will show the changing temperature. When the oven The oven has a special low shelf (R) reaches the temperature you set, a tone position just above the oven bottom.

  • Page 13: Broiling Guide

    2 (1/2″ thick) 2 (1″ thick) about 1 lb. 2 (1″ thick) about 10 to 12 oz. ″ thick) about 1 lb. 2 (1 ⁄ ge.com Second Side Time (min.) Comments Arrange in single layer. 7–10 Space evenly. Up to 8 patties take about the same time.

  • Page 14: 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 Make sure the clock is set to the be changed during a timed baking or self- correct time of day.
  • Page 15 Touch the number pads to set the time of day you want the oven to turn on and start cooking. Touch the START pad. ge.com Touch the START pad. The oven will turn ON, and the display will show the cooking time countdown and the changing temperature starting at 100°F.
  • Page 16 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 provided with this product may result in damage to the probe.

  • Page 17: Convection

    Touch the START pad. The display will show the temperature you entered from your recipe. The oven will automatically convert it to the convection cooking temperature. ge.com Grid Probe Broiler pan Roasts or poultry should be cooked on shelf position (A).
  • Page 18 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 19 Use hot pads to remove the probe from the food. Do not use tongs to pull on it—they might damage it. ge.com CAUTION: To prevent possible burns, do not unplug the probe from the oven outlet until the oven has cooled. Do not store the probe in the oven.

  • Page 20: Convection Roasting Guide

    Using the convection oven. Convection Roasting Guide 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.
  • Page 21 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 22: Special Features Of Your Upper Oven Control

    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 23 Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF. ge.com Touch the CLOCK pad again to change to the 24-hour military time clock. The display will show 24 hr. If this is the choice you want, touch the START pad.

  • Page 24: Using The 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 25 Press and hold both the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads, at the same time, until the display shows SF. ge.com Tap the DELAY START pad until 12 shdn or no shdn appears in the display. 12 shdn indicates that the oven will automatically turn off after 12 hours.

  • Page 26: 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 27 4″. Do not put liquid or water in the lower oven drawer. Never place plastics, paper, canned foods or combustible material in the lower oven drawer. Preheat Time 10 minutes 20 minutes 30 minutes ge.com...

  • Page 28: Using The Self-Cleaning Upper 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 with...
  • Page 29 Using the number pads, enter the time of day you want the clean cycle to start. ge.com Touch the START pad. The door locks automatically. The display will show the start time. It will not be...

  • Page 30: Care And Cleaning Of The Range

    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 31 NOTE: Do not use steel wool or scouring powders to clean the burners or electrodes. This can damage the burners and electrically short the electrodes. ge.com Replacement The top sides of the Right Front, Right Rear and Left Front burner heads are marked with the letters “RF,”...
  • Page 32 FRONT.” Make sure the front portion of both grates is in front. The middle grate has a bow in front. Make sure the bowed portion is towards the front of the range. Cleaning Lift out when cool. Grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers.

  • Page 33: Cleaning The Glass Cooktop

    ® NOTE: It is very important that you DO NOT heat the cooktop until it has been cleaned thoroughly. ® ® ge.com Shake the cleaning cream well. Apply a few drops of CERAMA BRYTE ® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner directly to the cooktop.
  • Page 34 Cleaning the glass cooktop. Cooktop Seal To clean the cooktop seal around the edges of the glass, lay a wet cloth on it for a few minutes, then wipe clean with nonabrasive cleaners. Glass surface—potential for permanent damage Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic Our testing shows that if you are cooking high sugar Turn off all surface burners and,...

  • Page 35: Broiler Pan And Grid

    Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in a dishwasher. Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere in the range. CAUTION: Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in a self-cleaning oven.
  • Page 36 Removable Lower Oven Drawer NOTE: For models with an electric 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 drawer heating element is cool.
  • Page 37 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 lower oven drawer. Upper Control Panel On models so equipped, lock out the touch pads before cleaning.

  • Page 38: Shelves And Drawer Racks

    Oven Shelves and Drawer Racks If your oven is equipped with nickel oven shelves, they should be removed from the oven before beginning the self-clean cycle. To clean the nickel shelves, use an abrasive cleanser. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth.

  • Page 39: Installation Instructions

    (3/4 ″ or 1/2 ″ NPT x 1/2 ″ I.D.) • Flare union adapter for connection to pressure regulator on range (1/2 ″ NPT x 1/2 ″ I.D.) • Liquid leak detector or soapy water. • Lag bolt or 1/2″ O.D. sleeve anchor (for concrete floors only).

  • Page 40: Installation Safety Instructions

    CAUTION – Do not attempt to operate the oven of this range during a power failure (Electric Ignition models only). s Have your range installed by a qualified installer. s Your range must be electrically grounded in...
  • Page 41 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 42: Anti-Tip Device

    The range should be installed on a sheet of plywood (or similar material). When the floor covering ends at the front of the range, the area that the range will rest on should be built up with plywood to the same level or higher than the floor covering.

  • Page 43: Connecting The Range To Gas

    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 44 Installation Instructions GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS 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. 30” ” 4”...
  • Page 45 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 46: 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 is possible.

  • Page 47: Assemble Surface Burners

    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. ASSEMBLE SURFACE BURNERS (CONT.)
  • Page 48 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.

  • Page 49: Leveling The Range

    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...
  • Page 50 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 51: Troubleshooting Tips

    (see the Care and cleaning of the range section). Remove the rear access panel by unscrewing the thumb screws in the upper left and right corner. Look for the gas shut-off lever at the back of the range. Lever is shown closed.
  • Page 52 • 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 upper oven section. • See the Installation of the range section.
  • Page 53 • Tighten or replace the bulb. • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly grounded outlet. • Allow the range to cool to room temperature and reset the controls. • See the Using the self-cleaning upper oven section.
  • Page 54 • 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 55: 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. Oven and Drawer Racks Tired of discolored racks? Wishing you had extra-heavy-duty oven racks? GE’s innovative, self-cleanable porcelain-coated oven racks!
  • Page 56 Notes.
  • Page 57 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 58 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 59 Notes.
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  • Page 62 Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this From the date of the full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to original purchase replace the defective part.
  • Page 63 Camco 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 full one-year warranty, Camco will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to original purchase replace the defective part.

  • Page 64: Consumer Support

    Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Camco service center, or call 1.888.261.3055. 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 In Canada: www.GEAppliances.ca, or write to: Director, Consumer Relations, Camco, Inc.

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