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GE JGBP35 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Safety Instructions
. . . .2, 4–8
Anti-Tip Device . . . . .2, 4, 35, 43
Electric Warming Drawer . . . . .8
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . .4, 5
Self-Cleaning Oven . . . . . . . . . .7
Surface Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . .19
Electric Warming Drawer .22, 23
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11–21
Baking and Roasting . . . . . . .17
Broiling, Broiling Guide . . . .18
Electric Ignition . . . . . . . .16, 41
Light Bulb Replacement . . . .29
Oven Control . . . . . . . . . .11, 12
Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Self-Cleaning
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Special Features of Your
Oven Control . . . . . . . . .13–15
Timed Baking
and Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Surface Cooking . . . . . . . . . .9, 10
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Care and Cleaning
. . .25–31
Broiler Pan and Grid . . . . . . . .28
Burner Assembly . . . . . . . .25, 26
Burner Grates . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Control Panel and Knobs . . . .30
Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Door Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Oven Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Oven Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Self-Cleaning Instructions . . .24
Shelves and Racks . . . . . . . . . .31
Storage Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Top Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Warming Drawer . . . . . . . . . . .29
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Before You Call For
Service
Thermostat Adjustment —
Do It Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Troubleshooting Tips . . . .44–47
Installation
. . . . . . . . . . .34-43
Air Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . .35, 43
Checking Burner Ignition 40, 41
Connecting the Range
to Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36–38
Dimensions and Clearances . .34
Electrical Connections . . .39, 40
Leveling the Range . . . . . . . . .42
LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Consumer Services
Important Phone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Model and Serial Number
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Product Registration . . .3, 51, 52
Warranty for Customers
in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Warranty for Customers
in the U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
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  • Page 1 Electrical Connections . . .39, 40 Broiling, Broiling Guide ..18 Leveling the Range ..42 Electric Ignition ..16, 41 LP ......43 Light Bulb Replacement .

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    ANTI-TIP DEVICE ALL RANGES CAN TIP INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICES PACKED WITH RANGE SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
  • Page 3 FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: You can find them on a label on the front of the range behind the warming drawer or storage drawer. Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    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 5 Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a qualified service technician or installer for the type of gas (natural or LP) that is to be used.

  • Page 6: 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 7: Oven

    INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness. 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.

  • Page 8: Electric Warming Drawer

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ELECTRIC WARMING DRAWER (on some models) The purpose of the warming drawer is to hold hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food; cold food cannot be heated or cooked in the warming drawer.

  • Page 9: Using The Surface Burners

    Before Lighting a Burner If drip pans are supplied with your range, they should be used at all times. Make sure all grates on the range are in place before using any burner. When one burner is turned to LITE, all the burners spark.
  • Page 10 Wok Holder accessory, model JXWK which can be ordered from your appliance dealer. The Wok Holder fits on top of the range grate to provide support and proper air circulation for traditional round bottom woks only. Do not use flat bottomed woks with the Wok Holder.

  • Page 11: Using The Oven Controls

    Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven back into operation. If the function error code repeats, disconnect the power to the range and call for service. If a flashing time of day is in the display, you have experienced a power failure.
  • Page 12 Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven back into operation. If the function error code repeats, disconnect the power to the range and call for service. If a flashing time of day is in the display, you have experienced a power failure.

  • Page 13: Special Features Of Your Oven Control

    Special features of your 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 clock. They remain in the control’s memory until the steps are repeated.
  • Page 14 Special features of your oven control Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle At the end of a timed cycle, 3 short beeps will sound followed by one beep every 6 seconds until the CLEAR/OFF pad is pressed. This continuous 6 second beep may be canceled.
  • Page 15 Cook and Hold Your new control has a cook and hold feature that keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after the cooking function is finished. You can only use Cook and Hold with timed cooking features. To activate this feature, follow the steps below.

  • Page 16: Shelves

    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 17: Aluminum Foil

    If your model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch during baking or roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting Press the BAKE pad. Press the + or –...

  • Page 18: Broiling Guide

    Using the oven. If your model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch during broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. How to Set the Oven for Broiling Place the meat or fish on the broiler grid in the broiler pan.

  • Page 19: 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 be Make sure the clock is set to the changed during a timed baking or self- correct time of day.

  • Page 20: And Roasting

    The low temperature zone of this range (between 150°F. and 200°F.) is available to keep hot cooked foods warm. Food kept in the oven longer than 2 hours at these low temperatures may spoil.

  • Page 21: Adjust The Oven Thermostat—Do It Yourself

    Adjust the 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 22: Electric Warming Drawer

    Using the electric warming drawer. The warming drawer will 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. Control Knob WARMING DRAWER Push and turn the control knob to any desired setting.

  • Page 23: Control Settings

    Temperature Selection Chart To keep several different foods hot, set the temperature to the food needing the highest setting. Place the items needing the highest setting on the bottom of the drawer and items needing less heat on the rack. Tips: Do not put liquid or water in the warming drawer.

  • Page 24: Using The Self-Cleaning Oven

    If your model has a door latch, never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism. Before a Clean Cycle The range must be completely cool in order to set the self-clean cycle. We recommend venting your kitchen with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first self-clean cycle.

  • Page 25: 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 26 A sewing needle or wire twist-tie works well to unclog it. The slits in the burner heads of your range must be kept clean at all times for an even, unhampered flame. You should clean the surface burners routinely, especially after bad spillovers, which could clog these openings.

  • Page 27: 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 28: Broiler Pan And Grid

    Care and cleaning of the range. 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, open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open.

  • Page 29: Storage Drawer

    Oven Light Replacement CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely. The oven light bulb is covered with a removable glass cover that is held in place with a bail-shaped wire.

  • Page 30: Control Panel And Knobs

    Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the Vent appearance and location vary. oven door, and at the bottom of the range, under the kick panel or storage drawer (depending on the model).

  • Page 31: Top Light

    Oven Shelves Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. NOTE: Take the shelves out of the oven before you begin the self-clean cycle. Brushed Chrome Cooktop (on some models) Clean the brushed chrome top with warm,...

  • Page 32: Instructions

    Read these instructions completely and carefully. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Installation of this range must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, latest edition. In Canada, installation must conform with the current Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1 or the current Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGA-...
  • Page 33 1 to the plane of the range sides must not be less than 18 . (See the Dimensions and Clearances illustration in this section.)

  • Page 34: 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 location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening (see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations) may be adjusted to meet specific requirements.
  • Page 35 LOCATION 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 36 Read these instructions completely and carefully. 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.
  • Page 37 Gas Pipe and Electrical Outlet Locations for Models with Sealed Burners This area allows for flush range installation with through-the-wall connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve and rear wall 120V outlet. Shortest connection from hard pipe stub location to range hookup.
  • Page 38 Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Pressure regulator 90° Elbow (provided) Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve. Rigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Pressure regulator 90°...
  • Page 39 Electrical Connections (on some models) Electrical Requirements 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse. Extension Cord Cautions Because of potential safety hazards associated with certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord.
  • Page 40 In Canada, mobile home installation must be in accordance with the current CAN/CSA Z240/MH Mobile Home Installation Code. Seal the Openings Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed. Check Ignition of Surface Burners...
  • Page 41 Quality of Flames The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually. (A) Yellow flames— Call for service (B) Yellow tips on outer cones— Normal for LP gas (C) Soft blue flames—Normal for natural gas If burner flames look like (A), call for service. Normal burner flames should look like (B) or (C), depending on the type of gas you use.

  • Page 42: Air Adjustment

    Grasp the oven bottom at finger slots on each side. Lift the rear of the oven bottom enough to clear the lip of the range frame, then pull out. Install the oven shelves in the oven and position the range where it will be installed.
  • Page 43 Converting to LP Gas (or converting back to natural gas from LP) This range leaves the factory set for use with natural gas. If you want to convert to LP gas, the conversion must be performed by a qualified LP gas installer.

  • Page 44: Before You Call For Service

    • Make sure the drip pans are installed correctly. See the Care and cleaning of the range section. • If range is connected to LP gas, contact the person who installed your range or made the conversion. • To check the oven gas shut-off valve on standard...
  • Page 45 • 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 oven section. • See the Installation of the range section.
  • Page 46 (on models with a door latch) What To Do • Allow the range to cool to room temperature and reset the controls. • See the Using the self-cleaning oven section. • Make sure you move the door latch handle all the way to the right.
  • Page 47 • This is temporary. • This is normal. The cooling fan will turn off and on. See the Care and cleaning of the range section. • Reduce weight. Redistribute drawer contents. • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
  • Page 48 Notes...
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  • Page 50 Notes...
  • Page 51 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 52 After mailing the registration below, store this document in a safe place. It contains information you will need should you require service. Our service number is 800 GE CARES (800-432-2737). Model Number Model Number Last Name E-mail Address State Phone...
  • Page 53 Notes...
  • Page 54 Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. One Year During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor From the date of the and in-home service to replace the defective part.

  • Page 55: In Canada

    Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. One Year During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor From the date of the and in-home service to replace the defective part.

  • Page 56: Parts And Accessories

    In Canada, call 1-800-361-3400. Special Needs Service 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. In Canada, contact: Manager, Consumer Relations, Camco Inc., 1 Factory Lane, Suite 310, Moncton, N.B., E1C 9M3.

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