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Appliance Registration
2
Thermostat
Adjustment
20
Care and Cleaning
15-19
Vent Duct
10
Control Panel
17
Problem Solver
22
Features
6,7
Repair Service
23
Flooring Under Range
5
Safety Instructions
3-5
Leveling
5
Surface Cooking
8,9
Lift-Up Cooktop
16
Burner Grates
16
Model and Serial Numbers
2
Burners
17
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Oven
9, 10
Clock and Timer
9
Air Adjustment
20
Control Settings
8
Baking, Baking Guide
11, 12
Cookware Tips
9
Broiler Pan and Rack
19
Drip Pans
16
Broiling, Broiling Guide
14
Flame Size
8
Continuous
Cleaning Care
15
Lighting Instructions
8
Control Settings
10
Warranty
Back Cover
Door Removal
18
Light; Bulb Replacement
10, 18
Lighting Instructions
9, 10
Oven Bottom Removal
19
Preheating
12
Roasting, Roasting Guide
13
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Shelves
10, 19
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- Page 1 Safety Instructions Surface Cooking Burner Grates Burners 9, 10 Clock and Timer Control Settings 11, 12 Cookware Tips Drip Pans Flame Size Lighting Instructions Warranty 10, 18 9, 10 GEAnswer Cknt# 10, 19 8W.&2E2UW Electric Ignition Modeis JGBC16GEJ JGBC17GEJ Back Cover...
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Page 2: I 1 Model And Serial Numbers
Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 Write down the model and serial numbers. You’ll find them on a label located in the burner box under the cooktop. - Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read ail instructions before When You Get Your Range Have the installer show you the location of tlw range gas cut-off valve and how to shut it off if necessary. Have your range installed and properly grounded by a...
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Page 4: Surface Burner Controls
If you smell gas, and you have already made sure pilo[s are lit, turn off the gas to the range and call a qualified service technician. Never use an open flame to locate a leak. -
Page 5: Leveling
Leveling the Range Your range must be level in order to produce proper cooking and baking results. After it is in its final location, place a level horizontally on an oven shelf and check the levelness front to back and side to side. - Page 6 Features of YourRange JGBC16GPJwith Standing Pilot Ignition JGBC16GU with Automatic pilotless Ignition JGBC17GU with Brushed Chrome Cooktop, Automatic pi]otless Ige&ion...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
12 Removable Oven Door (easily removed for oven cleaning) 13 Lift-Up Cooktop (locks in up position to simplify cleaning underneath) 14 Removable Oven Bottom 15 Broiler Drawer 16 Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior Explained JGWMGPJ on page JGBC16GEJ JG13c17GEJ 8, M 10, 19... -
Page 8: Flame Size
3. Locate the two pilot ports and light each of them with a match. 4. Lower the cooktop. Your surface burners are now ready for use. Models Electric Ignition JGBC16GEJ JGBC17GEJ Surfaceburnerson these rangesare lightedby electricignition, ending the need for standingpilots with constantlyburningflames. -
Page 9: Clock And Timer
OFF. Timer The Timer has been combined with the range clock. Use it to time all your precise cooking operations. You’ll recognize the Timer as the pointer which is different in color than the clock hands. -
Page 10: Oven Temperature Control
Oven Vent Your oven is vented through ducts at the rear of the range (see page 6). Do not block these ducts when cooking in the oven—it is important that the flow of hot air horn the oven and fresh air to the oven burner be uninterrupted. - Page 11 —.. Baking Set Your Range for Baking 1. Position the shelf or shelves in the oven. 2. Close oven door. Turn OVEN SET knob to BAKE or TIME BAKE and OVEN TEMP knob to desired temperature. Preheat oven for at least 15 minutes if preheating is necessary.
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Page 12: Preheating
Baking Guide Preheating is very important when using temperatures below 225”I? and when baking foods such biscuits, cookies, cakes and Preheat the oven for other pastries. at least 15minutes. Preheating is not necessary when roasting or for long-time cooking of whole meals. - Page 13 Roasting 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. When roasting, it is not necessary to sear, baste, cover, or add water to your meat.
- Page 14 Broiling Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food. Your range has a convenient compartment below the oven for broiling. It also has a specially designed broiler pan and rack that al]cwt i ~:pping fat to drain away from the foods and be kept away from the high heat of the gas flame.
- Page 15 Cleaning Care Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRIC POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE.
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Page 16: Lift-Up Cooktop
Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. Dry the grates with a cloth—don’t put them back on the range wet. To get rid of burned-on food, soak the grates in a slightly diluted liquid cleanser. -
Page 17: Control Panel
Before putting the burner back, dry it thoroughly by setting it in a warm oven for 30 minutes. Then place it back in the range, making sure it is properly seated on the mounting bracket and is level. Control F%mels It’s a good idea to wipe the control... -
Page 18: Removable Oven Door
Before replacing the bulb, disconnect electric power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the range power cord plug from the electrical outlet. Let the bulb cool completely before removing it. -
Page 19: Broiler Pan And Rack
oven knovable Bottom porcelain YOU Can remove enamel oven bottom for cleaning outside the oven. To remove the ov”n bottom: 1. Remove the oven shelves. 2. Remove the two knurled hold- down screws at the rear of the oven. If they are too tight to remove by hand, use a coin or screwdriver. -
Page 20: Broiler Drawer
After the adjustment is made, press skirt and knob together and retighten screws so they are snug, but be careful not to overtighten. Re-install knob on range and check performance. Note: After an adjustment has been made to the OVEN TEMP... - Page 21 Avoid cleaning powders or harsh abrasives which may scratch the enamel. If acids should spill on the range while it is hot, use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe up right away. When the surface has cooled, wash and rinse.
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Page 22: Problem Solver
Make sure thermostat capillary bulb (Iocated in upper portion of oven) is in correct COOK PROPERLY position, not touching oven sides and not coated with anything. Aluminum foil being used improperly in oven. c Oven vent blocked on top of range. o ~ncomect coo~a~e recommendations. Oven bottom not securely seated in position. - Page 23 NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details-including your phone number—to: Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225 FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write: Major Appliance...
- Page 24 If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free: GE, Answer Cente@ “ 800.626.2000 consumer. information service s Improper installation. If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer.