GE JGBC18 Use And Care & Installation Manual

Standard- and continuous-clean models

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Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil...........................5, 15, 17, 18

Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Features .......................................................6, 7

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-20

Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15

Broiling, Broiling Guide ...................1 9,20

Control Settings .................12, 14, 17, 19

Light; Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 24

Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Roasting, Roasting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18

Shelves ...................................5, 13-15,25

Surface Cooking .....................................8-1 O

Control Settings...................................9, 10

Electric Ignition ...........................................9

Standing Pilot Models ...............................9

and Cleaning ...................2 l-27

Care

Broiler Drawer .....................................................24

Broiler Pan and Grid...........................................24

Burner Assembly ........................................2 1,22

Continuous Clean...............................................27

Door Removal...............................................26

Lift-up Cooktop ............................................2 5

Oven Bottom ................................................2 3

Oven Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Storage Drawer ...........................................25

GE Appliances

Problem Solver.......................45, 46

Thermostat Adjustment–

Do It Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....16

Summary of Contents for GE JGBC18

Page 1: Problem Solver
Do It Yourself ...........16 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 Preparation...28-44 Air Adjustment ...37, 38...
Page 2 Write down the model and serial numbers. Depending on your range, you’ll find the model and serial numbers on a label on the front of the range, behind the kick panel, storage drawer or broiler drawer. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your range.
Page 3 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 4 Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the tap and bottom of the oven door, and at the battom of the range under the broiler drawer or storage drawer. * Do not use a wok on models with sealed burners if the wok has a round metal ring that is placed over the burner grate to support the wok.
Page 5 When flaming foods are under the hood, tarn the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flames. If range is located near a window, do not hang long curtains that could blow over the top burners and create a fiie hazard.
Page 6: Features Of Your Range
FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Features and appearance va~. Sealed Burners Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surface burners shown above.
Page 7: Clock And Timer
Bottom 20 Oven Interior Light (on some models) On some models, comes on automatically NOTE: All models have standard oven interiors, except for JGBC17, JGBC18 and JGBC20 which have continuous-cleaning oven interiors. See the Care and Cleaning section for instructions.
Page 8 HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE Your new cooktop has gas burners. If you are used to cooking with induction or other electric surface units, you will notice some differences when you use gas burners. Type of Cooktop Description Gas Burners Regular or sealed gas burners use either LP gas...
Page 9 Before Lighting a Burner If drip pans are supplied with your range, they should be used at all times. Make sure all the grates on the range are in place before using any burner. To Light a Surface Burner Electric Ignition Models: Push the control knob in and turn it to LITE.
Page 10 Glass: There are two types of glass cookware-those for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking (saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat very slowly. Heatproof Glass Ceramic: surface or oven cooking. lt conducts heat very slowly and cools very slowly.
Page 11: Clock And Timer
To Set the Clock NOTE: When you first plug in the range or after a power failure, the entire C1oc~imer display will light up. 1. Press the CLOCK pad.
Page 12: Before Using Your Oven
Read the information and tips on the following pages. Keep this guide handy where you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range. Power Outage —Electric Ignition...
Page 13: Oven Shelves
Oven Shelves The shelves are < designed with stop- locks so when placed correctly on the shelf supports, they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing food from them or placing food on them.
Page 14: Preheating
How to Set Your Range for Baking To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on.
Page 15: Aluminum Foil
Baking Guides When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for best baking results. Cookies When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur.
Page 16 These thermometers may vary 2040 degrees. DO ZT YOURSELF! Adjust the Thermostat: Pull the OVEN CONTROL knob off the range and look at the back side. To make adjustment, loosen (approximately one turn), but do not completely remove, the two screws on the back of the knob.
Page 17: Use Of Aluminum Foil
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. The oven has a special low shelf (R) position just above the oven bottom.
Page 18 Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the completion of cooking time is recommended. Temperatures are shown in Roasting Guide. For roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer at half- hour intervals after half the time has passed.
Page 19 Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum. Your range has a compartment below the oven for broiling. A specially designed broiler pan and grid allow dripping fat to drain away from the food and keeps it away from the high heat of the gas flame.
Page 20 The oven and broiler compartment doors must be closed during broiling. Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with your range. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan.
Page 21 Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE.
Page 22 The burner grates and drip pans (if so equipped) can be lifted off, making them easy to clean. The holes in the surface burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and an even, unhampered flame.
Page 23: Burner Grates
After cleaning, dry them 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 24: Control Panel And Knobs
Clean the broiler drawer with hot soapy water. To replace: Hold the broiler drawer in the raised position as you slide it partway into the range. Then lower the drawer and push it completely closed. Broiler Pan and Grid After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven.
Page 25: Oven Air Vents
Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range, under the kick panel, storage drawer or broiler drawer (depending on the model).
Page 26 CAW Am CLEA~G 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, u -\,ll open it a few inches to ~~~~~psde position that will hold the door open.
Page 27 Repeated cycles may be necessary before improvement in appearance is apparent. Remember: During the operation of the oven, the door and other range surfaces will get hot enough to cause burns. Do not touch. Let the range cool before replacing the oven shelves.
Page 28: Electric Ignition
(dealer) or the gas supplier. ~UTION Do not attempt to operate the oven of this range during a power failure (Electric Ignition models only). IMPORTANT Remove all pacting material and literature from oven before connecting gas and electrical supply to range.
Page 29 THAN 24 INCHES. 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 Dimensions and Clearances illustration in this section.)
Page 30 (or similar material). men 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. This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing.
Page 31 This range is convertible for use on natural or propane gas, if you decide to use this range on a different type of gas, conversion adjustments must be made by a service technician or other qualtiled person before attempting to operate the range on that gas.
Page 32 CONNECT THE WNGE TO GX (continued) Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped witb Sealed Burners Pressure Regulator Rigid Pipe HookupforModels Equipped with Sealed Burners Pressure ‘+ Regulator ,~J? ~oo~,~ow- ,.m@m-, (provided) Nipple Union SE-; Flexible Conneetor and Rigid Pipe Hookups for Models Equipped with Standard Twin Burners ~~~:~Ada,FN,eup:fw Flex...
Page 33 Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location outside of the range. Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the range. 2. Install male 1/2” flare union adapter to the 1/2”...
Page 34 CN/CSA firm connection Z240/MH Mobile Home Installation Code. before use Electric Disconnect Locate 2. Pinch sides of connector and pull out of range back. Usage Situations where A..liance Power disconnect plug on the range back.
Page 35 StiL 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. If the range is an electric ignition model, the burners are ignited by electric ignition which eliminates the need for stiding pilot lights.)
Page 36 CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS Sutiace Burner Ignition Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after the pilots have been lighted (on some models) and range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks. Stinding Pilot Models Select a top burner knob and simultaneously push in and turn to HI position.
Page 37 2. Grasp the oven bottom at finger slots on each side. 3. Lift the rear of the oven bottom enough to clear the lip of the range frame, then pull out. ::::~*> To remove the burner btifle (on some models): Use a nut driver to remove the 1/4”...
Page 38 ADJUSTING THE AIR ADJUSTMENT (See Step 8 if your range is equipped with a storage drawer.) To determine if the bottom burner flames are burning properly, first remove the oven bottom and the burner baffle (on some models). Oven remove the oven bottom: Remove knurled screws holding down rear of oven bottom.
Page 39 Anti-Tip device W02X7909. Mark the wall where the MGHT 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. Anti-Tip...
Page 40 (1) Turn off gas supply at the wall. (2) Turn off the electical power to the range. If range has not yet been connected to gas supply, or if flexible connection was made, range maybe pulled out from the wall to make conversion easier.
Page 41 Each orifice spud will also have 1,2 or 3 grooves on the top, denoting the location on the range where it is to be installed as shown below. Orifice Spuds for Convetiing to Natural Gas: Natural gas orifice spuds have a 3-digit number and the letter “N”...
Page 42 CHECK FOR L~KS When all connections have been made, make sure all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve. Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system.
Page 43 (1) Turn off gas supply at the wM. (2) Turn off the electid power to the range. If range has not yet been connected to gas supply, or if fletible connection was made, range may be pulled out from the wall to make conversion easier.
Page 44 FOR L~KS all connections have been made, make sure When all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve. Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system.
Page 45: Standing Pilot Models
Qff valve on sealed burner models, remove the storage drawer, broiler drawer or kick panel and look for the gas shut off lever at the back of the range. On some models you may have to remove an access cover also.
Page 46: Oven Bottom 2
FOOD DOES NOT BROIL PROPERLY ROAST FOOD DOES NOT OR RAKE PRUPERLY If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 consumer information service T= PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE electrical plug must be securely seated in a Iive power outlet. Check for * Range blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker.
Page 47: Consumer Services
Wdll Be There Witi the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive tie assurance fiat ifyou ever need information or assistance from GE, wdll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! I}Home Repair Semice 80MEXARES-(80W2-2737) consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you.
Page 48: What Is Not Covered
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 This book is printed on recycled paper.

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