GE JGB900 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Safety Instruc_tions ......
_-7
Operating Instructions
A1 mnin mn Foil ............
13
Clock
and Timer
. .........
15
.................
10-31
Baking
and
Roasting
......
13
Broiling,
Broiling
Guide
. . .14
Convection
...........
18-22
.........
10, 11
............
12
..............
13
Probe
..................
17
Sabbath
Feamre
.......
25, 26
Self Cleaning
.........
30, 31
.................
13
.......
23, 24
Thermostat
Ac!justment
....
27
Timed
Baking
a nd Roasting
............
16
Timed
Convection
Baking
. .22
Surtace
Cooking
..........
8, 9
. ......
28, 29
Broiler
Pan and Grid
.......
35
Burner
Assembly
........
32, 33
Burner
Grates
.............
34
Control
Panel
and
Knobs
....
37
.................
34
Door
Remowd
............
35
.............
35
....
38
Oven
Vents
...............
37
Self Cleaning
..........
30, 31
..................
38
Stainless
Steel Surtaces
......
34
Warming
Drawer
. .........
36
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them
on a label
on the front
of the range
behind
the warming
drawer.
..........
39-49
Air A(!j ustment
............
48
.........
42, 4(.)
Checking
gm'ner
Ignition
..................
47
................
43-45
Dimensions
and
Clearances
. .41
. . .46, 47
i,eveling
the Range
........
48
I,P ......................
49
Tips .................
50-5:4
..............
54
Consumer
Support
. .Back Cover
Product
Registration
.....
55, 56
_'arranty
tor Custolnei_
in Canada
................
59
Warrant)'
for Custoinei_
in the/J.S.A
..............
58
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JGB 900
JC;Bg02
49-85081
10-04JR

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    www.GEAppfiances.com Installation Safety Instruc_tions ..Instruc_tions ..39-49 Operating Instructions Air A(!j ustment .... A1 mnin mn Foil .... Anti-Tip Device ..42, 4(.) Clock and Timer ..Checking gm'ner JGB 900 ....(-)ven 10-31 Ignition ....JC;Bg02 Baking Roasting ..
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety;, 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 wvvw.GEAppliances.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. Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAFETY P RECAUTIONS Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path Nexer wear loose fitting or hanging gat_nents and out of drafty locations to prexent poor while using the appliance. Be carefifl when air citvulafion. reaching for items stored ira cabinets oxer the...
  • Page 5 vvww.GEAppliances.com WARNING! SURFACE BURNERS Use proper pan size--avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. Toavoid spiflovers, 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.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ELECTRIC WARMING DRAWER fort some mode/s) Do not touch the heating element or the interior The pml)ose of d_e wanning drawer is surface of the warming drawer. _ese surfaces to hold hot cooked foods at serving temperature.
  • Page 7: Ven

    wvvw.GEAppliances.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. Do ,lot use the ox.en for a storage area. When using cooking or roasfi ng bags in file Items stored in fl_e oven can ig_fim.
  • Page 8 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 ;111bm'ne_ are in place. Do not operate the burner for an extended period of time without Make...
  • Page 9 www.GEAppliances.com Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware Glass: There are two l_ipes ot glass cookware---those fl)r oven use oxllv and recommended because it heats quickly and e_enl_,. Most fo(xds brown e_enlv in an those tot u)p-of-range cooking (saucepans, aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with tight- coffee and teapots).
  • Page 10: Oven Control

    Usingthe oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model EN CONTR(|LS TIPIE CONTR ,LS SET WARMING DRAWER OvenControl,Clockand TimerFeatures (on some models) DELAYSTARTPad BAKEPad Touch this pad to select the bake function. Use along with COOKINGTIME or SELFCLEAN pads to set the oven to start and stop atltOil/aticallv a [lille...
  • Page 11 wvvw.GEAppliances.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. OvenControl,Clockand TimerFeatures (on some models) COOKINGTIME Pad SELFCLEANPad Touch this pad to select the self:cleaning Touch this then tOtl(h tile ntl/llber See the Using the self-cleaning flmction. tile pads }lI//O/lnt tiIlle...
  • 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... To remove a shelf, pull it toward you, tilt the The shelves have stop-locks, so that when placed correctly on the shelf supports fl'ont end up and pull it out.
  • Page 13: Preheating

    www.GEAppliances.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 BAKE pad. Touch Angelfoodcake, Touch pads to set the nt/I/lbeI" bundtor pound cakes desired telnl)erature, Biscuits, m uffins,brownies, Touch the START pad.
  • Page 14 Usingthe oven. How to Set the Ovenfor Broiling Touch the START pad. Place the meat or fish on the broiler grid in the broiler pan. _,_q_en broiling is finished, touch CLEAR/OFFpa d. AlWays use the broiler pan and grid Follow suggested shelf positions...
  • Page 15 Usingthe clock and timer, vvww.GEAppliances. Not all features are on all models. To Set the Clock Tile clock must be set to tile correct time If nmnber pads are not touched within CLOCK pad, day fl)r tile autonmtic oven tinting tractions minute after...
  • Page 16 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 sit 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 Usingthe probe. (on some models) . .CEa ,ia.ces.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 provided...
  • Page 18: Shelves

    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. To help you understand the diHerence between comection bake and roast and °l Uf traditional bake and roast, here are some...
  • Page 19 vvvvw.GEAppliances.com Cookware for Convection Cooking Metal and Glass Before using yore" convection oven, check 1o see if' VO/li"cookware leaves I'OOIIl f0I" _liI" Any _'pe ot cookware will work in yore" circulation in the oven. If Fm are baking con;'ecfion oven. Howe\'e_; metal pans heat with several pans, leave space between the ti_stest and are recommended...
  • 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 displa)' will flash PROBE and the oven unplug theprobefromtheovenoutletuntiltheoven control will signal if the probe is inserted Forbest resultswhenroastinglarge hascoo/ecL D onot storetheprobelb theoven.
  • Page 21 vvvvw.GEAppliances.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 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 s# for more than 1 hour before or after cooking.
  • Page 23: Special Features

    Special features of your oven control, vvvvw.GEAppliances. 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 Control Lockout (on some models) Your controlwill allowyoutolockout thetouch padssotheycannotbeactivatedwhentouched or CONTROL LOCROUT cleaningtheglasspanel. To lock the controls: Touch the 9 and 0 touch pads at the same time tot 3 seconds until the control beeps twice.
  • Page 25 Usingthe SabbathFeature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Hefidays) vvvvw.GEAppliances.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. Tap the DELAYSTART pad until 12 shdn 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...
  • Page 27 Adjust the oven thermostat--Do it yourself! www.GEAppliances.co 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: Warming Drawer

    Usingthe electric warming drawer. (on 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 file WARMING DRAWER pad.
  • Page 29 www.GEAppliances.com Temperature Selection Chart To keep several different foods hot, set I Food Type Control Setting I the control to the food needing the highest Bacon setting. Breads The teml)erature, D'pe and amount Casserole toed, and the time held will affect the Chicken, fried quali_' of the toed.
  • Page 30 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 c)'cle, we recon/n/end Do not clean tile gasket. Tile fibeiglass venting your kitchen with an open window inateiJal of tile oven door gasket cannot...
  • Page 31 vvvvw.GEAppliances.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 the START pad. Touch of day. QdD(D(5)(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. !f 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 33 www.GEAppliances.com Burner Caps and Heads Replacement NOTE: Before removing the burner caps Replace burner heads r)ver tile electrodes and heads, remember their sloe and location. on tile cooktop, in tile correct locations Replace them in the same location after accorcfing to flmir size.
  • Page 34 Care and cleaning of the range. Burner Grates Y)ur range has three proti_ssional-s_'le opel'ate a btli'nei" 1[()i" }111 extended double grates. These grates are position- period ot time without cookware on the specific. For maximum stability, these grates grate. The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb...
  • Page 35: Oven Bottom

    Careand cleaning of the range, vvww.GEAppliances.com Lift-Off Oven Door Theoven door is removable,but it is heavy Youmay The area outside the gasket can be need help removing and replacing the door cleaned with a soap-filled plastic scotwing pad. Toremove the door, open it a few inches 7"o clean the outside of the door."...
  • Page 36 Care and cleaning of the range. Toreplace the drawer: NOTE: Formodels with an electric warming drawer,before performing any adjustments, ,Place the left drawer rail arom_d tuner lefi rail guide and slide it in power supply at the householddistribution panel slightl) to hook it.
  • Page 37 www.GEAppliances.com Oven Air Vents Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessa_ T fin" the range to operate properly with correct COll/btlstlon. _dr openings are located at the rear ot Vent appearance and location var_...
  • Page 38: Oven Ijght Replacement

    Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Shelves They may also be cleaned by using an If w)ur oven is equipped with nickel oven shelves, they should be removed fl'om tile abrasive cleansex: AJter cleaning, rinse the shelves with dean water and dxw with a oven befi)re...
  • 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 by a licensed • This product must be installed this or any other applim_ce.
  • Page 40 Installation Instructions A WARNING! • Avoid plating cabinets above range. To reduce hazard caused by reaching over open flalnes of operating burnels, install a ventilation INSTALLATION SAFETY hood over range that projects fi)rward at least 5" beyond front of the cabinets.
  • Page 41 Installation Instructions DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances between the range adjacent combustible surfaces. These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. location of the electrical outlet pipe opening (see Gas Pipe Electric Outlet Locations) be adjusted to meet specific requirements.
  • Page 42: Anti-Tip Device

    Installation Instructions -&WARNING! LOCATION ANTI-TIP DEVICE Do not locate rmige where it may be subject strong drafts. Any 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...
  • Page 43: Connecting The 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-the-floor connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve.
  • Page 45 Installation Instructions FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP ====, [-..-q Installer: Inform the :]_q'_ consumer of the 1/2" or 3/4" ff_l]/ shut-off location of the gas Gaspipe _ valve shut-off va ve. RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS Alternate Hookup Adapter 45° Elbow 90" Elbow _ _X_""...
  • Page 46: Electrical Connections

    Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.) Eleclrical Requirements A. Usage Situations where Applimlce Power Cord will be Discommcted Infrequently, 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grotmded dedicated drcuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker or time An adapter may be used only on a 15-amp drcuit.
  • Page 47: I,P

    Installation Instructions [] CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.) BURNERS B. Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Frequently. Operation of all cooktop oven bm'ners should checked alter the range and gas SUl)pl ) lines haxe been use an adapter l)lug...
  • Page 48 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. Oven To remove oven bottom: A.
  • Page 49 Installation Instructions [] INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP [] INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE DEVICE (CONT.) Wallboard -& 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...
  • 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. Possible Causes What To Do Top burners do notlight Plug on range is not completely * Make sure electrical l)lug, is I)lugged,, into a live, properly or do not burn evenly,...
  • Page 51 wwvv.GEAppliances.com Possible Causes What To Do Controlsignals after BAKE You forgot to enter a bake • Touch desired temperatm'e entering cookingtime the SELFCLEANpad temperature or clemahlg time. desired clean time. or start time Food does notbake • See the Oven controls improperly set.
  • Page 52 Before you call for service... Troubleshooting tips What To Do Possible Causes Oven light does not work Light bulb is loose or defective. * Tighten or replace tile 1)ulb. * Make sure electrical Plug on range is not completely l_lug, is I)lugged,, into a live, properly inserted ha the electrical outlet,...
  • Page 53 www.GEAppliances.com Possible Causes What To Do Displaygoesblank A fuse in your home • Replace filse or reset (irctfit breaker: blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Special features of your oven control clock is in the * See tile se(tiou. black-out mode.
  • Page 54: Accessories

    Accessories. Looking For Something More? You can find these accessories and many more at www.GEAppliances.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 Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at OUU.t)Zt).ZZZ_ for uloYe illfoi'ulatioll, *-M11hands c,_x( l( (1, up I,_ 20 yeal's old, in Ihe c, mlinental U.S. _(MI h(r¢ Please place in envelope and mail to:...
  • Page 56 VOl/ ill you require service. Our selwice number tile tmlikely exent 800.GE.CARES satbly modification. (800.432.2737). Model Number Serial Number I I I I I I I I II Important: If you...
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  • Page 58 (lefect in materials or wor!unanship. 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 defective paxt. Service trips to your...
  • Page 59 GEGas Range Warranty. (For c.stomers inCanada) All 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 call 1.800.361.3400. date is needed to obtain service under the warrant)_ Camco Will Replace: Anypart of the range which fifils due to a detect in materials or workmanship.
  • Page 60: Consumersupport

    _'ebsite with all tile details inchlding your i)hone nulnbei; or write General Managei; ()lStolner Relations GE Appliances, Appliance Park i,ouisville, KY 40225 ha Cmaada: www.Gl_ppliances.ca, or write to: Directoi; (_onsulner Relations, (_alnco, Inc. Suite 310, 1 Factory...

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