GE JGSP20 Use And Care Manual

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Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................2, 3, 31

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil .......,..................5, 16, 19-21

Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14, 17-19,21,24

Features ....................................................7, 11

Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-25

Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-18

Broiling, Broiling Guide ...................2 1,22

Control Panel .......................................9-1 1

Control Settings ..................................9-1 1

Light; Bulb Replacement ................14, 30

Roasting, Roasting Guide ...............19, 20

Self-Cleaning instructions ..............23-25

Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Surface Cooking .....................................8

Control Settings ...................................97 10

Cooktop Comparison ................................8

Super Burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............9

Door Removal............................................28

Removable Oven Bottom ..........................30

Self-Cleaning Instructions .................23 -25

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Problem Solver.......................33, 34

Thermostat Adjustment–

Do It Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........18

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Page 1 Do It Yourself ........18 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 Preparation Anti-Tip Device...2,...
Page 2: Help Us Help You
IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide. To obtain replacement parts, contact GE/Hotpoint Service Centers. We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.
Page 3: Anti-Tip Device 2
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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS c Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the door, storage drawer, kick panel or cooktop. could damage the range and even tip it over, They causing severe personal injury. Let the burner grates and other surfaces cool before touching them or leaving them where children can reach them.
Page 5 Q Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven except as described in this guide. Misuse result in a fire hazard or damage to the range. sure it is When using cooking or roasting bags in the follow the manufacturer’s directions.
Page 6: Flooring And Leveling
Adjust the four legs carefully. Level the range front to back and side to side. The range legs must rest on the — floor. The range must not hang from the countertop. commercial All other servicing —...
Page 7: Cooktop 2
II / II ( ‘ E Feature Index 1 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Oven Door Gasket 3 Removable Oven Bottom 4 Oven Shelves with Stop-Locks 5 Automatic Oven Door Latch 6 Surface Burner Controls 7 Lift-Up Cooktop 8 Oven Vent 9 Anti-Tip Device See the Installation 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. Twe of Cookto~ Description Regular or sealed Gas Burners gas burners use either LP gas...
Page 9: Super Burner
In case of a power failure, you can light the surface burners on your range with a match. Hold a lighted match to the burner, then turn the knob to the LITE position. Use extreme caution when lighting burners this way.
Page 10: Surface Cooking
How to Select Flame Size Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat. The flame size on a gas burner should match the cookware you are using. Cookware Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is recommended because it heats quickly and evenly. Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet.
Page 11 Press the CLEAWOFF 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.
Page 12: Oven Control, Clock And Timer
OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER 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 changed during a Timed Baking or Self-Cleaning cycle. Timer The timer does not control oven operations.
Page 13: Electric Ignition
3. Read over the information and tips that tallow. 4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range. Electric Ignition The oven burner and broil burner are lighted by electric ignition.
Page 14: Baking
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 15: Pan Placement
ven 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. As a general rule, place-most foods in the middle of the oven, on either shelf positions B or C.
Page 16: Aluminum Foil
Baking Guides When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for the 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 17 ..OW to Time Bake The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or off automatically at specific times that you set. NOTE: Before beginning make sure the clock shows the correct time of day. How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on.
Page 18: Timed Baking
NOTE: 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 two hours at these low temperatures may spoil.
Page 19: Use Of Aluminum Foil
. .oasting 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 really a baking procedure used for meats. Therefore, the oven controls are set for Baking or Timed Baking.
Page 20: Roasting Guide
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 21 1/8” thick, 2. Place the meat on the broiler rack in the broiler pan which comes with the range. Always use the rack so the fat drips into the broiler pan; otherwise the juices may become hot enough to catch on fire.
Page 22: Broiling Guide
Always use the broiler pan and rack that comes with your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping the juices in the shielded lower part of the pan. Broiling should always be done with the oven door closed.
Page 23: Before A Clean Cycle
4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the Clean Time. Before a Clean Cycle The range must be completely cool in order to set the self-clean cycle. We recommend venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first self-clean cycle.
Page 24: Operating The Self-Cleaning Oven
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN How to Set Oven for Cleaning Follow steps to prepare the oven for cleaning 2. Close the oven door. 3. Press the CLEAN pad. CLEAN 4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired Clean Time is displayed. Clean Time is normally 3 hours.
Page 25 i’ter a Clean Cycle After a clean cycle, you may notice some white ash in the oven. Just wipe it up with a damp cloth. If white spots remain, remove them with a soap- filled steel wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture.
Page 26: Care And Cleaning
CARE AND CLEANING 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. How to Remove Packaging Tape To assure no damage is done to the finish of the...
Page 27: Broiler Pan And Rack
Do not store a soiled pan and rack anywhere in the range. Both the broiler pan and rack can also be cleaned in the dishwasher. Do not clean the broiler pan or rack in the self- cleaning oven.
Page 28: Painted Surfaces
CARE AND CLEANING Painted Surfaces The kick panel or storage drawer is a painted surface. Clean this with soap and water or a vinegar and water solution. Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleansing powders, steel wool or harsh abrasives on any painted surface.
Page 29: Burner Grates
2. Lift the end of the burner assembly, then pull away from the front of the range to free the air shutter from the gas valve orifice. To remove burned-on food, soak the burners in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water.
Page 30: Removable Oven Bottom
The light bulb is located in the upper right corner of the oven. Before replacing the bulb, disconnect electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or unplug the range from the electric outlet. Let the light bulb cool completely before removing it.
Page 31 See Fig. A. The upper level set of holes are intended for use with a backsplash kit.
Page 32: Minor Adjustments You Can Make
MINOR ADJUSTMENTS YOU CAN MAKE Broil and Oven Burner Air Adjustment Shutters Air adjustment shutters ~> Loosen for the broil and oven burners regulate the adjustment shutter flow of air to the flame. , The air adjustment shutter for the top burner is in the center of the rear wall of the oven.
Page 33 (B) or (C), depending on the type of gas you use. . With LP gas, some yellow tipping on inner cones is normal. BURNER FLAMES . If range is connected to LP gas, check all steps in the Installation Instructions. VERY LARGE OR YELLOW SURFACE BURNER To turn from OFF position, push the knob in and then turn.
Page 34: Problem Solver
Stop Time must be more than 3 hours later than Start Time. SELF-CLEAN * Oven temperature is too high to set self-clean operation. Allow the range to cool to room temperature and reset controls. Bulb may be loose or burned out. OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet.
Page 35: Consumer Services
We’ll Be There “ ‘~ith the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need formation or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call–toll-free! I}Home Repair Serwice 80WEXARES(80M32-2737) A C,E consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you.
Page 36: 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 Recycled Paper Parl No.

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