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GE JGBP36 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

GE JGBP36 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Operating Instructions
Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . .13
Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . .15
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-26
Baking and Roasting . . . . .13
Broiling, Broiling Guide . .14
Oven Controls . . . . . . .10, 11
Power Outage . . . . . . .12, 15
Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Sabbath Feature . . . . . .19-21
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . .25, 26
Special Features . . . . . .17, 18
Thermostat Adjustment . .22
Timed Baking
and Roasting . . . . . . . . . . .16
Surface Cooking . . . . . . . .8, 9
Warming Drawer . . . . . .23, 24
Broiler Pan and Grid . . . . . .30
Burner Assembly . . . . . .27, 28
Burner Grates . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Control Panel and Knobs . .32
Cooktop Surface . . . . . . . . .29
Door Removal . . . . . . . . . . .30
Oven Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Oven Light Replacement . .32
Oven Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . .25, 26
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Storage Drawer . . . . . . . . . .31
Warming Drawer . . . . . . . . .31
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 or storage drawer.
. . . . . . . . . .33-43
Air Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . .42
Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . .36, 43
Checking Burner Ignition . .41
Connecting the Range
to Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-39
Dimensions and
Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Leveling the Range . . . . . . .42
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-47
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Consumer
Support . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Product Registration . . .51, 52
Warranty for Customers
in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Warranty for Customers
in the U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . .54
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Electrical Connections . .40, 41 Preheating ... . .13 Leveling the Range ..42 Sabbath Feature ..19–21 Location ....36 Self-Cleaning .

  • 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: Safety Precautions

    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 grounded by a qualified installer, in accordance with the Installation Instructions.
  • 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, storage drawer, warming drawer or cooktop.

  • Page 5: 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 6 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 7: Electric Warming Drawer

    SELF-CLEANING OVEN Be sure to wipe off excess spillage before self-cleaning operation. Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler pan, grid and other cookware. Nickel oven shelves (on some models) should be removed from the oven before beginning the self-clean cycle. Gray porcelain-coated oven shelves (on some models) may be cleaned in the oven during the self-clean cycle.

  • Page 8: Using The Gas Surface Burners

    Medium Small Your gas range cooktop has four sealed gas burners. They offer convenience and flexibility to be used in a wide range of cooking applications. The smallest burner in the right rear position is the simmer burner. This burner...
  • Page 9 Only a flat-bottomed wok should be used. In Case of Power Failure In case of a power failure, you can light the gas surface burners on your range with a match. Hold a lit match to the burner, then push in and turn the control knob to the LITE position.
  • Page 10 Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow oven to cool for one hour. Put oven back into operation. If function error code repeats, disconnect power to range and call for service. CLEAR/OFF Pad Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven operations except the clock and timer, and warming drawer settings.
  • Page 11 Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. (on models with + and – pads only) Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings BAKE Pad Touch this pad to select the bake function. BROIL HI/LO Pad Touch this pad to select the broil function.

  • Page 12: Using The Oven

    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 13: 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 Your oven is not designed for open-door cooking. Touch the BAKE pad.

  • Page 14: 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 15 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 Make sure the clock is set to the cannot be changed during a timed baking correct time of day.
  • Page 16 Using the timed baking and roasting features. If your model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. 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.

  • Page 17: 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. They remain in the control’s memory until the steps are repeated.
  • Page 18 Special features of your oven control. 12-Hour, 24-Hour or Clock Blackout Your control is set to use a 12-hour clock. If you would prefer to have a 24-hour military time clock or black out the clock display, follow the steps below. Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF.

  • Page 19: Using The Sabbath Feature

    Using the Sabbath Feature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for 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 20 Using the Sabbath Feature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling, self-cleaning or Delay Start cooking. NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed. The bulb may be removed.
  • Page 21 How to Exit the Sabbath Feature Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. If the oven is cooking, wait for a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute, until only ⊃ is in the display. Touch and hold both the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads, at the same time, until the display shows SF.

  • Page 22: 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 23: 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. To Use the Warming Drawer (on models equipped with press pads) Touch the WARMING DRAWER pad.
  • Page 24 Using the electric warming drawer. Rack For use in the warming drawer only. Do not use in the oven. Preheat with the rack in place. Using the rack allows for double stacking of items. Rack will fit from front to back. Temperature Selection Chart To keep several different foods hot, set the control to the food needing the highest setting.

  • Page 25: Using The Self-Cleaning Oven

    When the LOCKED DOOR light is off, slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go and open the door. If your range does not have a latch, the door will unlock automatically. The words LOCK DOOR will flash and the...
  • Page 26 When the LOCKED DOOR light is off, slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go and open the door. If your range does not have a latch, the door will unlock automatically. The words LOCK DOOR will flash and the...

  • Page 27: 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 28 Care and cleaning of the range. Burner Caps and Heads NOTE: Before removing the burner caps and heads, remember their size and location. Replace them in the same location after cleaning. Burner caps Lift off when cool. Wash burner caps in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water.

  • Page 29: Burner Grates

    NOTE: Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper operation of the range. clean the appliance, wash the surface with dish soap and water prior to using the CERAMA BRYTE ®...

  • Page 30: Oven Bottom

    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 31: Storage Drawer

    Tilt the front of the drawer up and free of the range. To replace storage drawer: Set the stops on the back of the drawer over the stops in the range. Slide drawer evenly and straight back, so that the rails in the range are engaged. www.GEAppliances.com...
  • Page 32 Oven Light Replacement CAUTION: 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 Wire cover holder.

  • Page 33: For Your Safety

    Installation Instructions Range If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES 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 34: Installation Instructions

    Clearances illustration in this section.) CAUTION – Items of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets above a range or on the backsplash of a range—children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

  • Page 35: 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 36 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...

  • Page 37: Gas Supply

    Installation Instructions 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. Make sure you are supplying your range with the type of gas for which it is designed.
  • Page 38 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. This area allows for flush range installation with through-the-floor connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve.
  • Page 39 Installation Instructions FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS Gas Flow into Range 45° Elbow Nipple Union Pressure regulator Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve. Pressure regulator Adapter Installer: Inform the consumer of the 1/2″...

  • Page 40: Electrical Connections

    The National Electrical Code requires the use of GFCI’s in kitchen receptacles installed to serve countertop surfaces. Performance of the range will not be affected if operated on a GFCI-protected circuit but occasional nuisance tripping of the GFCI breaker is possible.

  • Page 41: Seal The Openings

    Installation Code. Electric Disconnect s Locate disconnect plug on the range back. s Pinch sides of connector and pull out of range back. SEAL THE OPENINGS Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed.

  • Page 42: Burner Air Adjustment

    B. Grasp the oven bottom at finger slots on each side. C. Lift the rear of the oven bottom enough to clear the lip of the range frame, push it back, and then pull it up and out. LEVELING THE RANGE A.
  • Page 43 Anti-Tip device WB2X7909. A. Mark the wall where the RIGHT 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.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting Tips

    • Make sure the burner parts 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, remove the storage...
  • 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: Before You Call For Service

    • Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven back into operation. • Disconnect all power to the range for 5 minutes and then reconnect power. If the function error code repeats, call for service.
  • Page 47 • This is temporary. • Fully extend the drawer and push it all the way in. 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.
  • Page 49 Notes. www.GEAppliances.com...
  • 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 Year * Please provide your e-mail address to receive, via e-mail, discounts, special offers and other important communications from GE Appliances (GEA). Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA’s carefully selected partners. FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS.

  • Page 53: Accessories

    800.626.2002 (during normal business hours). Have your model number ready. Drip Pans Oven Racks Tired of discolored racks? Wishing you had extra-heavy-duty oven racks? GE’s innovative, self-cleanable porcelain-coated oven racks! Visit www.GEAppliances.com for more information. Grates Broiler Pan Light Bulbs NOW AVAILABLE for your range: •...
  • Page 54 Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. 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 the defective part.
  • Page 55 Camco Will Replace: One Year Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this From the date of the full one-year warranty, Camco will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to original purchase replace the defective part.

  • Page 56: Consumer Support

    In Canada, please consult your yellow pages for your local Camco number. 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, GE Appliances, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225.

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