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GE JGAS02 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

GE JGAS02 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

24" gas range
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Safety
. . . . . .2-7, 22, 23, 24
Operating Instructions
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-16
Surface Burners . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Broiler Compartment . . . . . . . . 19
Broiler Pan and Grid . . . . . . . . . 20
Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Grates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Lift-Up Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . . . 20
Metal Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Oven Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Painted Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Removable Oven Bottom . . . . . . 19
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Thermostat Adjustment . . . . . . .14
LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Troubleshooting Tips
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Write the model and serial numbers
here:
Model # ______________________
Serial # ________________________
You can find them on a label under the
cooktop. See the Lift-Up Cooktop section
in this manual for instructions on how to
lift the cooktop.
ge.com
Installation Instructions
. 22-33
. . . . . . 34
183D9542P005 Pub Number 31-21388
Owner's Manual and
JGAS02

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Serial # ________________________ You can find them on a label under the cooktop. See the Lift-Up Cooktop section in this manual for instructions on how to lift the cooktop. Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions JGAS02 . 22–33 183D9542P005 Pub Number 31-21388...

  • 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: Instructions

    Exposure to these substances can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood. 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...
  • 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, broiler door or cooktop.

  • Page 5: Oven

    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 6 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 7: Surface Burners

    FLOORING UNDER THE RANGE 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 base of the range that supply fresh air for combustion and ventilation are not obstructed by carpeting or woodwork.
  • Page 8 The knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are located on the control panel on the front of the range. The two surface knobs on the left control the left front and left rear burners. The two surface knobs on the right control the right front and right rear burners.
  • Page 9 Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor heating properties and is usually combined with copper, aluminum or other metals for improved heat distribution. Combination metal skillets usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the manufacturer recommends. ge.com...

  • Page 10: Care And Cleaning

    Using the oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Oven Control OVEN TEMP Your oven is controlled by an OVEN TEMP knob. It can take up to 90 seconds before the flame comes on. After the oven reaches the selected temperature, the oven burner maintains the selected temperature.
  • Page 11 The high moisture content of these spreads affects the texture and flavor of baked goods. For best results with your old favorite recipes, use margarine, butter or stick spreads containing at least 70% vegetable oil. ge.com...
  • Page 12 Using the oven for baking. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. How to Set the Oven For Baking 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.
  • Page 13 Most recipes provide minimum and maximum baking times such as “bake 30–40 minutes.” ge.com Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the walls or the door of the oven. Never entirely cover a shelf with a large cookie sheet.

  • Page 14: Adjust The Oven Thermostat—Easy To Do Yourself

    Pull the OVEN TEMP knob off the range and look at the back side. To make an adjustment, loosen (approximately one turn), but do not completely remove, the two screws on the back of the knob.

  • Page 15: Broiler Compartment

    Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these steps to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum. Your range has a compartment below the oven for broiling. A specially designed broiler pan allows dripping fat to drain away from the food.

  • Page 16: Broiling Guide

    I If desired, marinate meats or chicken Food Bacon Ground Beef Beef Steaks Medium Chicken Fish with your range. before broiling. Or, brush with barbecue sauce the last 5 to 10 minutes. Amount or Shelf Thickness Position 1/2 lb. (about 8 thin slices) 1 lb.
  • Page 17 Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for your range to assure safe and proper maintenance.

  • Page 18: Burners

    Care and cleaning of the range. Burners The holes in the surface burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and an even, unhampered flame. You should clean the surface burners routinely, especially after bad spillovers, which could clog these holes.
  • Page 19 Pull the broiler rack with pan forward until the rack stops. Grasp the broiler pan and remove it from the broiler rack. ge.com To replace: Grasp each side of the oven bottom and guide its rear tabs into the slots in the back of the oven.
  • Page 20 Care and cleaning of the range. Broiler Pan and Grid After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven. Remove the grid from the pan. Carefully pour out grease from the pan into a proper container. Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water with a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad.

  • Page 21: Oven Interior

    With proper care, the porcelain enamel finish on the inside of the oven will stay new-looking for years. Let the range cool before cleaning. We recommend that you wear rubber gloves when cleaning the range. Soap and water will normally do the job.
  • Page 22 Installation Instructions If you have questions, call 800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at: ge.com 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 23: For Your Safety

    • Flare union adapter for connection to gas supply line (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.

  • Page 24: Installation Safety Instructions

    • The vertical distance from the plane of the cooking surface to the bottom of adjacent overhead cabinets extending closer than 1″ to the plane of the range sides must not be less than 18″. (See the Dimensions and Clearances illustration in this section.) CAUTION •...

  • Page 25: Dimensions And Clearances

    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 range may be placed with 0”clearance below cooktop and at the back wall. Minimum to cabinets on 18”...
  • Page 26 Anti-Tip device is engaged when you push the range back against the wall. • For your safety, never use your range for warming or heating the room. Your oven and cooktop are not designed to heat your kitchen. Top burners should not be operated without cookware on the grate.

  • Page 27: Gas Supply

    Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the range. Install male 1/2″ flare union adapter to the 1/2″ NPT internal thread at inlet of regulator.

  • Page 28: Flexible Connector

    RECOMMENDED GAS AND ELECTRIC SUPPLY LOCATION NOTE: Recommended gas hook-up locations behind range. Gas fittings and shut-off cock should NOT protrude more than 2″ from the wall to allow the range to fit against the wall. 30″ Check local codes 8″ before making connections.

  • Page 29: Electrical Connections

    CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD. SEAL THE OPENINGS Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed. LIGHT THE PILOTS (For models equipped with standing pilots.
  • Page 30 If any flame is unsatisfactory, call for service. 4. To avoid pilot outage, slowly lower the cooktop after lighting the pilots. IF THE RANGE HAS ELECTRIC IGNITION There are separate ignition devices for the left and right hand surface burners.
  • Page 31 Installation Instructions ADJUST THE OVEN BURNER AIR SHUTTER IF NECESSARY (CONT.) For LP Gas: The flame should have approximately 1-inch blue cones. After 30 seconds of burner operation, check for flames lifting off the burner ports. If lifting is observed, gradually reduce the air shutter opening until flames are stabilized.

  • Page 32: Shelves

    • After installing the Anti-Tip device, verify that it is in place by carefully attempting to tilt the range forward. • This range has been designed to meet all recognized industry tip standards for all normal conditions. • The use of this device does not preclude tipping of the range when not properly installed.
  • Page 33 Make sure the flow of combustion and ventilation air to the range is unobstructed. Mobile Home Installation: Be sure the installation of this range in a manufactured or mobile home conforms with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 [formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety Title 24, H.U.D.

  • Page 34: Before You Call For Service

    • The oven vent, on the back of the range, must be unobstructed. • See the Using the oven sections. • See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section.
  • Page 35 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 36: Consumer Support

    Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation. 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 Register Your Appliance Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for...

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