GE XL44 JGBS06 Owner’s Manual & Installation Instruction
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Safety Instructions
. . . . . .2–5
Anti-tip Device . . . . .2, 3, 29, 39
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil . . .5, 15, 17, 18
Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . .10
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11–20
Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13–15
Broiling . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 20
Control
Settings . . . . . . .11, 13, 17, 19
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 24
Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 18
Shelves . . . . . . . . .5, 12–15, 25
Thermostat Adjustment . .16
Surface Cooking . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Control Settings . . . . . . . .8, 9
Electric Ignition . . . . . . . . . .8
Standing Pilot Models . . . . . 8
Care and Cleaning
Broiler Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Broiler Pan and Grid . . . . . . .24
Burner Assembly . . . . . . .21, 22
Continuous Clean . . . . . . . . .27
Door Removal . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Lift-up Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . .25
Oven Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Oven Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Storage Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # ________________________
Serial # ________________________
Depending on your range, the model
and serial numbers can be found on a
label on the front of the range, behind
the broiler drawer, storage drawer, or
removable kick panel.
GE Appliances
Installation
Instructions
. . . . . . . . . . .28–39
Air Adjustment . . . . . . . .37, 38
Flame Size . . . . . . . . .10, 35–38
Flooring Under the Range . .30
Gas Conversion . . . . . . . . . . .39
Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . .28–30
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call
For Service . . . . . . . . . . . .40, 41
Owner's Manual
& Installation
Instructions
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49-85012 01-01 JR
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- Page 1 GE Appliances Safety Instructions Installation ..2–5 Owner’s Manual Instructions Anti-tip Device ..2, 3, 29, 39 ...28–39 & Installation Air Adjustment ..37, 38...
- Page 2 HELP US HELP YOU… Read this manual carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you received a damaged range… Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the range.
- Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE • Be sure all packing materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or • The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic smoke damage should the packing material ignite. Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California •...
- Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO Surface Cooking CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN • Always use the LITE position (on electric CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE ignition models) or the HI position (on BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE—CHILDREN standing pilot models) when igniting the top CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH...
- Page 5 • If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying, • Place the oven shelves in the desired position stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly. while the oven is cool. • Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to •...
- Page 6 FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Features and appearance vary. MASK FOR SHELVES...
- Page 7 Feature Index (Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) See page 1 Backguard (on some models) — 2 Surface Burners, Grates and Drip Pans (on some models) 4, 5, 8, 9, 21–23 3 Oven Light On/Off Switch (on some models) 4 Clock and Timer (on some models) 5 Oven Vent (located on cooktop on some models) 4, 5, 12, 25...
- Page 8 SURFACE COOKING Surface Burner Controls Knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are On ranges with sealed burners: marked as to which burners they control. The two knobs on the left control the left front and left rear •...
- Page 9 How to Select Flame Size Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat. Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookware is The flame size on a gas burner should match the wasted and only serves to cookware you are using.
- Page 10 CLOCK AND TIMER (on some models) You have the choice of having the timer show the time counting down or the time of day. In either case, the timer will signal at the end of the timer period to alert you that the time is up. (appearance may vary) To Set the Clock NOTE: When you first plug in the range or after a...
- Page 11 USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven Be sure you understand how to set the controls properly. Practice removing and replacing the shelves while the oven is cool. 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.
- Page 12 USING YOUR OVEN (continued) Oven Shelves The shelves are To remove a shelf designed with stop- from the oven, pull it Bump locks so when placed toward you, tilt the front correctly on the shelf end upward and pull the supports, they will stop shelf out.
- Page 13 BAKING Your oven temperature is controlled using the latest If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the technology in oven control systems. It is recommended Adjust the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy that you operate your new oven for a number of weeks Do It Yourself instructions on how to adjust the to become familiar with its performance.
- Page 14 BAKING (continued) Preheating Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat Preheating is necessary for good results when baking means bringing the oven up to the specified cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles temperature before putting the food in the oven. and roasts, preheating is not necessary.
- Page 15 Pies Cakes For best results, bake For best browning pies in dark, rough or when baking dull pans to produce several 8″ or 9″ a browner, crisper cakes, stagger them crust. Stagger the so one pan is not pies for most even directly above browning.
- Page 16 ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT— DO IT YOURSELF! You may find that your new oven cooks differently To Adjust the Thermostat: 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 recipes as a guide.
- Page 17 ROASTING Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Therefore the oven controls are set for Baking. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and (You may hear a slight clicking sound indicating the steady, keep spattering to a minimum.
- Page 18 ROASTING (continued) Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook meat thermometer? a roast or poultry? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the A.
- Page 19 BROILING Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the Both the oven and broiler compartment doors food. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. must be closed during broiling. Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking Turn most foods once during cooking (the exception to a minimum.
- Page 20 BROILING GUIDE The oven and broiler compartment doors must be • If desired, marinate meats or chicken before broiling. closed during broiling. Or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only. • Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with •...
- Page 21 CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your range BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS will give you efficient and satisfactory service. DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING ANY Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to PART OF YOUR RANGE. help assure safe and proper maintenance.
- Page 22 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS (IF SO EQUIPPED) IN PLACE. Sealed Burner Assemblies Burner Heads (on some models) (on sealed burners only) NOTE: Before removing the burner heads and Grate caps, remember their size and location.
- Page 23 Burner Grates Lift out when cool. To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates Grates should be washed in a covered container (or plastic bag) with 1/4 cup regularly and, of course, ammonia to loosen the soil. Let sit overnight after spillovers.
- Page 24 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Oven Light Bulb (on some models) CAUTION: Disconnect electrical power to the oven at the main circuit breaker or fuse box before attempting to replace the oven light bulb. Do not touch a hot light bulb with wet hands or a wet cloth. Wait until the bulb has cooled and use a dry cloth.
- Page 25 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. Lift-Up Cooktop (on models with standard twin burners) Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up soil, Clean under the cooktop especially grease, may catch on fire.
- Page 26 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable but it is heavy. You may TO CLEAN THE DOOR: need help removing and replacing the door. (Do not immerse door in water.) To remove the door, Inside of door: open it a few inches •...
- Page 27 Special Care of Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior (on some models) The special coating is a porous ceramic material, To Clean the Continuous-Cleaning Oven: which is dark in color and feels slightly rough to 1. Let range parts cool before handling. We the touch.
- Page 28 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY IMPORTANT If you smell gas: Remove all packing material and literature from oven before connecting 1. Open windows. gas and electrical supply to range. 2. Don’t touch electrical switches. 3. Extinguish any open flame. 4. Immediately call your gas supplier. DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces.
- Page 29 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • If cabinets are placed above the range, allow a minimum clearance of 30″ between the cooking Installation of this range must conform with surface and the bottom of unprotected cabinets. local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, •...
- Page 30 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) GENERAL MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION • See Dimensions and Clearances in this section Depending on your range, you’ll find the model for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. These and serial numbers on a label on the front frame dimensions must be met for safe use of your range.
- Page 31 PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations Your range is designed to operate at a pressure for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners of 10″ of water column on LP gas (propane or This area allows butane) or, if designed for natural gas, 4″ of for flush range water column.
- Page 32 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS Flexible Connector and Rigid Pipe Hookups for (continued) Models Equipped with Standard Twin Burners Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Flexible Rigid Pipe Connector Hookup Hookup Pressure Pressure 90° Union regulator regulator...
- Page 33 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (on some models) 1. Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location outside of Electrical Requirements the range. Make sure everyone operating the 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branch range knows where and how to shut off the gas circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit supply to the range.
- Page 34 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (continued) Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Frequently. Usage Situations where Appliance Do not use an adapter plug in these situations Power Cord will be Disconnected Infrequently. because disconnecting of the power cord An adapter may be used only on a 15-amp places undue strain on the adapter and leads to circuit.
- Page 35 SEAL THE OPENINGS Adjust the Surface Burner Pilots if Necessary Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed. LIGHT THE PILOTS 1. Raise the cooktop. (For Models Equipped with Standing Pilots. If the range is an electric ignition model, the 2.
- Page 36 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Quality of Flames LIGHT THE PILOTS (continued) The combustion quality of burner flames needs Stand-by to be determined visually. pilot flame (A) Yellow flames— Call for service Heater pilot flame (B) Yellow tips on 4. Turn the OVEN CONTROL knob to a setting above 200°F.
- Page 37 ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS ON MODELS WITH A STORAGE DRAWER, IF NECESSARY (See Step 9 if your range is equipped with a broiler drawer.) Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames. The flames for the top (broil) burner should be steady with approximately 1″...
- Page 38 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ADJUST BROIL BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT The shutter for the oven burner is near the back wall of the oven and behind the broiler drawer. SHUTTER ON MODELS WITH A BROILER DRAWER, IF NECESSARY To remove the broiler drawer: (See Step 8 if your range is equipped with 1.
- Page 39 INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE For cement or concrete construction, you ″ lag bolt and a 1/2″ O.D. will need a 1/4″ x 1 ⁄ sleeve anchor, which are not provided. Drill WARNING: the recommended size hole for the hardware. • Range MUST be secured with an Install the sleeve anchor into the drilled hole approved Anti-Tip device.
- Page 40 QUESTIONS? BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE… PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TOP BURNERS DO NOT • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet. LIGHT OR DO NOT • Burner holes on the side or around the top of burner may be clogged. Remove BURN EVENLY burners (on models with standard twin burners) or burner heads (on models with sealed burners) or burner caps on spill-proof models, and clean them with a...
- Page 41 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE… (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CLOCK DOES NOT WORK • Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power outlet. Check for blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT • Bulb may be loose or burned out. COME ON •...
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- Page 44 Printed in Mexico This book is printed on recycled paper.