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GE JGAS02EN Use And Care & Installation Manual
GE JGAS02EN Use And Care & Installation Manual

GE JGAS02EN Use And Care & Installation Manual

General electric gas range use and care and installation guide

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Anti-Tip Deviw .............................2, 3, 19,28
Operating Instructions, Ttps
Aluminum Foil ............................5, 14, 16, 17
Features ............................................................7
Flooring/Leveling ...........................................6
@en.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l&18
Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14
Broiling, Broiling Guide...........,.........l7, 18
Oven Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Roasting, Roast;ng Guide................l5, 16
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 13
Control Settings ..........................................8
Electric Ignition .......................................8, 9
Care and Cleaning ....................l 9-24
Broiler Pan and Rack..........................................22
Burner .mbW........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-21
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Gas Range
Problem
Thermostat Adjustment-
Do It Yourself. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
More questions ?...call
consumer
Appliance Registration..................................2
Model and Serial Number Location ...........2
Models: JGAS02PN
Solver.
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Services ...................36

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Summary of Contents for GE JGAS02EN

  • Page 1 Do It Yourself......... 12 More questions ?...call GEAnswer Cente~ 80~626.2000 consumer Services ...36 Appliance Registration...2 Imponant Phone Numbers ...36 Model and Serial Number Location ...2 Warranw ...,...Back Cover Models: JGAS02PN JGAS02EN JMS02PN...
  • Page 2 Write dom the model and serial numbers. You’ll find the model and senrd numbers on two labels on the range front frame near the broiler drawer. These numbers are dso on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your range.
  • Page 3 Anti-Tip device is engaged when you push the range back agtist the wW. Hit is not there is a possible risk of the range tipping over if you or a c~d stan~ sit or lean on an open door.
  • Page 4 W openings are located at.the rear of the cooktop, at tie top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range mder the broiler drawer. not use a wok on modeh with -ed burners Uthe wok has a round mettd ring that is phced over the burner grate to snpport the wok.
  • Page 5 ~e mou@ to cover burner grate. ~s W both save cleaning time nd prevent =ous accmmdatiom aff~ since heavy s-g or spMovers left on range can ignite. Use pans with han~es that can be easfly wm and remain cool, men X - cookware, make snre designed for top-of-range cooking.
  • Page 6 Leveling legs are located on each corner of the base of the range. Your range must be level in order to produce proper cooking and baking results. Merit is in its find location, place a level horizontily on any oven shelf and check the levelness front to back and side to side.
  • Page 7 Shnding Pilot Models JGAS02PN JLAS02PN Electtic Ignition Model JGAS02EN Fwture hdex 1 Anti-Tip Device (see Safe~ hstructions) 2 Model and Serbd Number 3 Removable Oven Bottom 4 Sutiace Burner Controk 5 Oven Vent (located in center of rear of range)
  • Page 8 Surface Burner Controls The knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are located on the control panel on the front of the range. The two knobs on the left control the lefi front and left rear burners. The two knobs on the right control the right front and right rear burners.
  • Page 9 LET THE FLAME EKTE~ W ~ S~ES OF ~ COOKW~. Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookware is wasted and ordy serves to heat the hande. Top of Range Cookware Almnin um: Medium-weight cookware is recommended because it heats quictiy and evenly.
  • Page 10: Before Using Your Oven

    Lighting Instructions for Electric Ignition Model The oven burner on ti range is tighted by electric ignition. To tight the burner, turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired temperature. The burner should fight within 30-90 seconds. After the oven reaches the selected temperature the oven burner cycles on and off to maintain the selected temperature.
  • Page 11: Oven Control

    Oven Control Your oven is controlled by an OWN TE~ knob. It will norrndly take 30-90 seconds before the flame comes on. Air Adjw@ent An air adjustment & shutter for the oven burner — regulates the flow . . . of air to the flame.
  • Page 12: Oven Vents

    After the adjustment is made, press skirt and knob together and retighten screws so they are snug, but be careful not to overtighten. Re-instil knob on range and check performance. NO~: -ran adjustment has been made, the OFF and BROL positions wi~ not tie up with the indicator mark on the control panel as they previously did.
  • Page 13: Oven Shelves

    How to Set Your Range For Bating To avoid possible bum, place the shelves in the correct position before you turn on the oven. 1. Close the oven door. Then turn the OVEN ~MP knob to the desired temperature. Oven Shelves...
  • Page 14 Bahg Guides men using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for the best baking results. Cooties men bting cookies, flat cookie sheets (without sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies b~ed in a jelly roll pan (short sides rdl around) may have darker edges and pde or light browning may occur.
  • Page 15 Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum. Roasting is redy a baking procedure used for meats. Roasting is easy; just follow these directions: 1.
  • Page 16 Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for donenws with a meat thermometer? A. Checking the finished intemd temperature at the completion of cooking time is recommended. Temperatures are shown in Roasting Guide. For roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer at hdf- hour interv~s after hdf the time has passed.
  • Page 17 When brofling poultry or fish, brush each side ofien with butter. Your range has a compartment below the oven for broiling. A specially designed broiler pan and rack allow dripping fat to drain away from the food and keeps it away from the high heat of the gas flame.
  • Page 18 The oven and brofler compartment doors must be closed duting brotikg. 1. Always use the broiler pan and rack that comes with your range. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping the juices in the shielded lower part of the pan.
  • Page 19 2. Disconnect the electrical supply to the range. 3. Disconnect the gas supply tubing to the range. 4. Slide the range forward to free the range foot from the Anti-Tip bracket. See the kstilation Instructions for the location of the bracket.
  • Page 20 Remove and discard the shipping screw. Tilt the burner to one side at the end closest toward the back of the range. This disengages it from the gas vrdves at the front of the range, it hfts out easily...
  • Page 21 After cleaning, dry thoroughly by putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes. Don’t put the grates back on the range while they are wet. When replacing the grates, be sure they’re positioned securely over the burners.
  • Page 22: Broiler Drawer

    CAm ~ CLE-G Removable Oven Botiom The oven bottom can be removed to make cleaning easier. Make sure the oven is completely cool. To remove: 1. Loosen (but do not remove) the 2 screws at the front of the oven bottom. 2.
  • Page 23: Oven Door

    Wash; scour if necess~. Rinse and dry. The broiler pan and rack may dso be cleaned in a dishwasher. Do not store a sofied broiler pan and rack anywhere in the range. Outside of door: Use soap and water to thoroug~y clean the top, sides and front of the oven.
  • Page 24 Porceltin Oven htefior With proper care, the porcelain enamel ftish on the inside of the oven will stay new-looting for years. Let the range cool before cleaning. We recommend that you wear rubber gloves when cleaning the range. Soap and water W normdy do the job.
  • Page 25 18” ~mets on ther side Mmlmum either side range of range 36” ?I ht 36” ‘~5 n[ O“ clearance below cookng top and at rear of range *3” mmlmum to wall on either side of range above 36” height 36” > 13”-...
  • Page 26 You ~ find these precautions in the hnportant Safety hstructions in the front of this book. Read them carefufly Be sure your range is properly instied by a qutied instier or service technician. This range must be electridly grounded in...
  • Page 27 3. Insert the backguard. Disconnect plug “A” (if equipped) from range. Disconnect plug and wdl cord ‘Bn. Do not set the range over holes in the floor or other lomtions where it may be subject to strong drafts. Any opening in the w~ behind the range and in the floor under the range should be sealed.
  • Page 28 MTFTIPDMCE lH=~lON lN~U~lONS N~: A risk of range tip-ver ~sts if the appfiance is not instied in accordance with the initiation instructions provided. me proper use of this device ~es the risk of O~R In using this detice tie consumer must...
  • Page 29 Al ranges are equipped with a gas pressure regulator for controbg and maintig a uniform gas pressure in the gas manifold of the range. The burner ofices are sked for the gas pressure defivered by the regulator suppfied. me pressure regulator must not be removed.
  • Page 30 ~A~~~N~~O&~=A ~ TO Check @ent of valves after connecting the range to the gas supply to be sure the manifold pipe has not been moved. A mistignrnent could cause the valve knob stem to rub on the control panel, resulting in a gas leak at the valve.
  • Page 31 IF WGE WfiMDING ~LOW LIGHT MD WJUST SURWE BURNER PILO~ dl air from supply system by turning 1. Purge one top burner valve fu~y ON for 15 seconds. 2. Turn valve OFF and fight pilot burners. Adjust pilot flames using adjusting screw at the manifold pipe, so that each flame is approtiately l/4inch in height.
  • Page 32 OVEN OPEWTION With the oven thermostat did in the OFF position, fight standing pflot on oven burner pflot assembly On electric @tion models do not attempt to manutiy tight the oven pilot With control knob in 2. Turn the thermostat did to any temperate setting.
  • Page 33 2. M&e sure the flow of combustion and ventilation air to the range is unobstructed. MOBILE HOME INSTWMTION Be sure the initiation of this range in a manufactured or mobile home conforms witi the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Titie 24 CF~ Part 3280 [formerly the Federd Standard for Mobfle Home Construction and Safety Titie 24, H.U.D.
  • Page 34 (B) or (C), depending on tie type of gas you use. With LP gas, some yellow tipping on outir cones is normal. c If range is connected to LP gas, check dl steps in the hstdlation hstructions. Make sure thermostat capillary bulb (located in upper portion of oven) is in correct position, not touching oven sides and not coated with anything.
  • Page 35 Sewice Con&a& 80W2G2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer SeAce will still be there after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract, you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.
  • Page 36: What Is Not Covered

    You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, gas, exhausting and other connecting facilities as Warrantor: General Electric Company Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, W 40225 under warran~. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any for products...

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