GE JGSP32 Use And Care Manual

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Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,3,35

Operating lnstru@ions, ~ps

Aluminum Foil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 19, 22–24, 26

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,9

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-29

Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–20

Broiling, Broiling Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,25

Control, Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14

Fan..... 6,15,17, 19,20,22,24,27,28,38

Light; Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,34

Oven Vent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 16,33

Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,23,25

Roasting, Roasting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,23

Self< leaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26–29

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,

16-19,22,24-27,29

Timed Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,20

Using Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16

Surface Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12

Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12

Cookware Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Range

Gas

Problem solver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Thermostat Adjustment

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Page 1 Anti-Tip Device ..........35 Flooring Under the Range ......7 Leveling .
Page 2: Using Your Range
Youqll tind the model and serial numbers on a label on the range frunt fr~me behind the storage drawer. These numbers are alst) on the Consumer Prduct Ownership Registration Card that came with your “ range. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here: Serial Number Model Number Usc these numbers in any c(]rrespt~ndence ur service calls concerning your range.
Page 3 When You Get Your ~nge Have the installer show you the location of the range gas cut-off valve and how to shut it off if n~~~~. ~ve your range installed and properly grounded by a qualifid installer, in accordance with the Installation Instructions.
Page 4 -RTANT SA~~ ~STRUCmONS Do not leave chtidren alone or unattended where a range is hot or in operation. They could be seriously burnd. . Do not allow anyone b climb, stand or hang on the oven door, stirage drawer or cooktop.
Page 5 Myou smell gas, turn off the gas to the range and call a qualified service technician. Never use an open flame to locate a leak,...
Page 6: Self-Cleaning Oven
After broting, always take the broiler pan out of the range and clean it. Leftover grease in the broiler pan can catch fire next time you use the pan. If you should have a grease fire in tie broiler pan, turn the oven off and keep the oven door closed to contain fire until it bums out.
Page 7: Leveling The Range
Uvcl the range f~)nt to ,,~ck and side to side. The range legs must rest on the Iloor. The range must not hang f~)m the countertop.
Page 8 — -——— FEATUmS OF YOUR RANGE JGSP32 JGSP33 JGSP#...
Page 9 Feature Index 1 Model and Serial Numbers Door Gasket Oven Removable Oven Bottom 4 Oven Shelves with Stop-Locks 5 Automatic Oven Door Latch 6 Surface Burner Controls Glass Cooktop 8 oven Vent 9 Anti-Tip Device Sec the Installation Instructions. 10 Surface Burners and Grates I I oven Light Switch “...
Page 10 HOW DOES T~ COOKTOP COmARE Your new cooktop has gas burners. If you are used to cmking with induction or other electric surface units, you will notice some differences when you U.SC gas burners. Cooktop Description (;as Burners Regular or scaled ~ils bum~rs us~ ci[hcr LP ~iis or natural gas.
Page 11: Super Burner
In case of a power failure, you can light the surface hurncrs on your range with a match. Hold a lit match to the humir, then push in and turn the control knob to the LITE position.
Page 12: Wok Cooking
Follf)w cookware manufactu~r’s ~commendations for cfx)king meth(fls. Glass: There are two types of glass cookwa~th(]se for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking (siiucep~ns, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat very slowly. Wok Cooking...
Page 13 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. Baking —...
Page 14: Display Messages
OWN CONTROL, CLOCK Am T~ER Clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing work properly. The time of day cannot be functions to chunged during a Timed Baking or Self-Cleaning cycle. Timer The timer is a minute timer: it does not c[)ntm)l oven operati{)ns.
Page 15: Electric Ignition
3. Read (~ver inf(~rmati(~n and tips that folluw. 4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it, especially during the tirst w~ks of using your new range. Electric Ignition The oven burner and broil burner are lit by electric ignition.
Page 16: Oven Light
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 . oven tcmpertiture is controlled very accurately using an oven control” system. It is recommended that upemte the range for a number of weeks using the time given on recipes as a guide to become familiar with your new oven’s performance.
Page 18: Pan Placement
Baking Pans Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur. c Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies. Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting in a lighter, more delicate browning.
Page 19 uminum Foil Never cntirciy cnvcr a shelf with aluminum ft)ii. This will disturb the heat circulaliun and result in poor” bilking. A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches beh]w f(X)d.
Page 20 NOTk;: The 1(JW temperature zone uf this range (between 1700F. and 2000F.)” is available to keep ht)t cooked foods warm. F()()d kept in the oven longer than 2 h(]urs at these low temperatures may sp(]il.
Page 21 ~mST T~ OWN Tm~OSTAT— You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. We recommend that you use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it, following the times given in your ~cipes as ii guide.
Page 22: 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. Roasting is really a baking pr(xedure Therefore. the oven controls are set for Baking or Timed Baking.
Page 23 .~estions and Answers it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the completion of c~king time is recommended. Temperatures m shown in the Roasting Guide section. For roasts over 8 Ibs., check with thermometer at half-hour intervals after half the cooking time has passed.
Page 24: Questions And Answers
1/8” thick. 2. Place the meat on the broiler rack on the br(>iler 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 tire. .
Page 25 ~lways 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 26: Before A Clean Cycle
OPEMT~G = SELF=CLEA~G OVEN Before a Clean Cycle We recommend venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan c>r hood during the first self-clean cycle. 1. Rernuvc the broiler pan, broiler rack, all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven—they can’t withstand the high cleaning temperatures.
Page 27: After Self-Cleaning
.OW to Set Oven for Cleaning Quick Reminder: 1. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad. 2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pti until the desired Clean Time appears. - . . 1!” the oven is too hot and you start to set a clean cycle, the word ’OFF* will appeur in the display.
Page 28 OPEMT~G T~ SELF-CLEA~G OWN How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning Quick Reminder: 1. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN 2. Press the INCREASE or D= REASE until the desired Clean Time appears. 3. Press the STOP TIME pad. 4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired Stop Time appears in the display.
Page 29 ~estions and Answem Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of day, can I still self-clean my oven? A. If the clock is not set to the correct time of day you will not be able t{) set a delay clean to end at a specitic time.
Page 30: Burner Assembly
Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you eflicient and satisfactory these directions carefully in caring assure safe and proper maintenance. -Burnercap eBurnerHead Mixing Tube CAUTION: ~ NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS IN PLACE.
Page 31: Control Panel And Knobs
You may also use abrasive cletincrs and steel woul pads to cletin burner grates. Dry the grates with a c]oth+on’t put them hach un the range wet. When rcplticing the grates. he securely over the burners. sure they’re positioned” Control Panel and Knobs It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each...
Page 32: Removable Storage Drawer
To open the drawer, grasp the center of the handle and Dull straight out. The storage drawer may be removed for cleaning under the range. — (continued) Do not rub or clean the door gasket-the fiberglass material (If the gasket has an extremely I(JW resistance to abrasion.
Page 33: Broiler Pan And Rack
Both the broiler pan and rack may be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner. D(J not st(]re a suilcd pan and rack anywhere in the range. Both the b~)ilcr pan ilnd rack can also be cleaned in the dishwasher. Do not clean the broiler pan or rack in the self- cleaning oven.
Page 34: Removable Oven Bottom
The light bulb is located on the back t~vcn wall. Befurc replacing the bulb, disconnect the electric power to the range at the main fuse f)r circuit breaker panel or unplug the range f~~m the electric outlet. Let the bulb cool completely before rcmt)ving it.
Page 35 See Fig. A. The upper level set of holes are intended for use with a backsplash kit. If the...
Page 36 Be sure knob is in the OFF position. Remove knob by pulling it straight off the stem and check bottom” of knob for any build-up of soil. If range is connected to LP gas. check all steps in the Installati(m Instructit)ns. . The oven controls are nf)t properly set. See the Broiling section.
Page 37 Switch operating oven light is broken. Call for service. Stop time must be at least 3 hours later than stirt time. Oven temperature is t(m high to set self-clean operation. Allow the range to c(ml to ~x)m temperature and reset controls.
Page 38 NOTES...
Page 39 Wdll Be Them With the purchase ofyour” nw formation” or assistance from GE, wdll be there. All you have to do is call–toll-free! GEAnswrtinti~ 80f162E2000 Wh;iteveryour qucsii(m ahout ;~ny (;E infi)t-nliltion selvic.c is ;iv:lilahlc to help. Your c:lll—:lnd your question-will he iillsw~’rt’[1...
Page 40: What Is Not Covered
I1OI apply to you. Ttlis warranty givea you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from slste to slste. To know whst your Iegsl righls are in If further help la needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager+onsumer Affaira, GE Appliance, Louiavllle, KY 40225 Recycled Paper Palt No. 164 D2986P120 49.8599...

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