GE JGBP25GEN Use And Care & Installation Manual

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Anti-Tip Device ............................2, 3,33,41

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil ...................................5, 15, 18

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......................6, 7

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22

Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15

Broiling, Broiling Guide ....................18, 19

Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Control Settings...................lO, 14, 16, 18

Door Latch ..............14, 16, 18,20,21,48

Light; Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,28

Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 17

Roasting, Roasting Guide ................l6, 17

Self-Cleaning Instructions ..............20

Shelves ..................................1 1, 14-16,27

Surface Cooking .........................................8, 9

Control Settings ..........................................8

Electric Ignition ............................................8

Care and Cleaning ....................23-3O

Broiler Pan and Rack......................5, 18, 19,27

Burner Assembly ........................................2 3-25

Door Removal ...............................................26

Lift-up Cooktop .............................................30

Oven Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Oven Vents ....................................4, 5, 11,30

Storage Drawer ............................................2g

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Self-Cleaning Gas Range

Problem So[ver........................47,

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Page 1 Oven Vents ...4, 5, 11,30 Storage Drawer ...2g GE Appliances XLMTM Self-Cleaning Gas Range Problem So[ver...47, More questions ?...call GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 Preparation Flame Size ...9, 39,46,47 Flooring Under the Range ...34 Installation Instructions ...32 -46 Leveling ...4l Minor Adjustments...3 1 Thermostat Adjustment .
Page 2: Help Us Help You
Write down the model and serial numbers. Depending on your range, you’ll find the model and serial numbers on a label on the front of the range, behind the kick panel, storage drawer or broiler drawer. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your range.
Page 3: Features
ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED. WARNING–AB h~ tipping of therange, attach unapproved If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the Anti-Tip device is engaged when you push the range back against the wall.
Page 4: Oven
Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range, under the kick panel, storage drawer or broiler drawer (depending on the model).
Page 5 If you 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 Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surfac FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE .)G*kfd ——— / - . \ ; ‘ ’ 8urner 8ase ‘\ ! burners shown above.
Page 7 (Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) 1 Air Intake (under storage drawer) 2 Model and Serial Numbers (on front frame of range, behind storage drawer or kick panel) Removable Oven Door 4 Anti-Tip Device (Lower right rear corner on range back. See Installation Instructions.)
Page 8: Electric Ignition
Before Lighting a Burner If drip pans are supplied with your range, they should be used at all times. Make sure all grates on the range are in place before using any burner. will give After Lighting a Burner...
Page 9: Wok Cooking
Enamelware: Under some conditions, the enamel of some cookware may melt. Follow cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for cooking methods. Glass: There are two types of glass cookware—those for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking (saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat very slowly. Wok Cooking...
Page 10: Before Using Your Oven
Read the information and tips on the following pages. Keep this book handy where 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 11: Oven Shelves
Oven Moisture As your oven heats up, the temperature change of the air in the oven may cause water droplets to form on the door glass. These droplets are harmless and will evaporate as the oven continues to heat up. Oven Venti The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear of the cooktop.
Page 12 USmG YOUR OWN (continued) OVENTEMP Pull the OVEN TEMP knob off the range and look at the back side. To make adjustment, Ioosen (approximatel but do not completely remove, the two screws on the back of the knob. With the back of the knob facing...
Page 13: Automatic Oven Timer
This Timer will automatically start and stop your oven for you. Here’s what you do: 1. Make sure both your range clock and the DELAY START dial show the correct time of day. When either the DELAY START dial or STOP TIME dial is pushed in and turned, it will “pop” into place when the time shown on the range clock is reached.
Page 14 HOW T Set Your Range Fo avoid possible burns, plac comect position before you turn the oven on. Turn OV knob to BA ~d tum OVEN ~Mp knob to desired temperature. Oven She]ves A~ange the oven shelf or shelves in the desired...
Page 15: Aluminum Foil
Baking Guides When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for 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 edge;...
Page 16 Do not lock the oven door with the door latch during roasting. This is used for self-cleaning only. 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.
Page 17 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 Ibs., check with thermometer at half- hour intervals after half the time has passed.
Page 18: How To Broil
Do not lock the oven door tith the door latch during roasting. This is used for self-cleaning only. How to Broil 1. Oven does not need to be preheated for broiling. 2. If meat has fat or gristle near the edge, cut vertical slashes through it about 2 inches apart, but don’t cut into meat.
Page 19: Broiling Tips
Quantity anWor Thickness Food Bacon 1/2 lb. (about 8 thin slices) Ground Beef (4 patties) inch thick 1/2 to 3/4 Beef Steaks Rare 1 inch thick Medium (1 to lx Ibs.) Well Done Rare 1 inch thick Medium (2 to 2X Ibs.) Well Done 1 whole Chicken...
Page 20 OPEMT~G T~ SELF-CLEANING OWN Before a Clean Cycle Step 1: Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven—they cannot withstand the high cleaning temperatures. (Oven shelves may be left in oven. NOTE: Shelves will discolor after the self-clean cycle.) Step Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom.
Page 21 Never force the door latch handle. Forcing the handle may damage the door lock mechanism. Step 3: Set the automatic oven timer. Make sure the range :::::;;; @o@@ correct time of day. START and STOP TIME dials of any...
Page 22 A. Check to be sure your DELAY START dial is set to the same time as the range clock. Also check to be sure latch handle is moved to the right. Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of day, can I still self-clean my oven? A.
Page 23 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 ELECTRICAL POWER IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE.
Page 24 30 minutes. Then place it back in the range, making sure the pin in the burner base goes in the hole in the burner head, and that the burner heads are properly seated and level.
Page 25: Burner Grates
Don’t put the grates back on the range while they are wet. When replacing the grates, be sure they’re positioned securely over the burners. To prevent rusting on cast iron grates, apply a light coating of cooking oil on the bottom of the grates.
Page 26 CA~ Am CLEAN~G (continued) 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. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges.
Page 27: Broiler Pan And Rack
Wash; scour if necessary. Rinse and dry. The broiler pan and rack may also be cleaned in a dishwasher. Do not store a soiled broiler pan and rack anywhere in the range. Do not clean in self-cleaning oven. (continued next page)
Page 28: Control Panel And Knobs
Oven Lamp Replacement CAUTION: Before replacing your oven bulb, disconnect electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let the lamp cover and bulb cool completely. The oven lamp (bulb) is covered with a removable glass cover that is held in place with a bail-shaped wire.
Page 29 4. Slide drawer the rest of the way in. To replace, insert the two slots at bottom of panel onto the two tabs at base of range and push top of panel forward to engage spring clips. (on some models)
Page 30: Lift-Up Cooktop
Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range, under the kick panel, storage drawer or broiler drawer (depending on the model).
Page 31: Oven Bottom
1. Remove the knurled screws holding down rear of oven bottom. 2. Grasp the oven bottom at finger slots on each side. 3. Lift the rear of the oven bottom enough to clear the lip of the range frame, then pull out. Remove Screw Burner Baffle +“~...
Page 32 (dealer) or the gas supplier. Do not attempt to operate the oven of tiis range during a power failure. IMPORTANT Remove all pacting material and literature horn oven before connecting gas and electrical supply to range.
Page 33 THAN 24 INCHES. The vertical distance from the plane of the cooking surface to the bottom of adjacent overhead cabinets extending closer than 1“ to the plane of the range sides must not be less than 18”. (See Dimensions and Clearances illustration in this section.)
Page 34 (or similar material). men the floor covering ends at the front of the Yange, the area that the range will rest on should be built up with plywood to the same level or higher than the floor covering. This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing.
Page 35 gas.
Page 36 ~STALLA~ON ~STRUCTIONS CONNECT THE MNGE TO GM (continued) Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped witb Sealed Burners Pressure Regulator ~ 90°Elbow~ (provided) Adapter ml ,,,,,,,:L; Rigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Pressure + Regulator “6 ::;.:::;+ .~pl, “$on ~E-k;i (continued)
Page 37 Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location outside of the range. Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the range. 2. Install male 1/2” flare union adapter to the 1/2”...
Page 38 BEFORE USE accordance with the current CAN/CSA Z240/MH Mobile Home Installation Code. Electric Disconnect hcate disconnect plug on the range back. 2. Pinch sides of connector and pull out of range back. You will have one ef these disconnect plugs:...
Page 39 SEAL THE OPENINGS Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed. CHECK SURFACE BURNER IGNITION Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks.
Page 40 2. Grasp the oven bottom at finger slots on each side. 3. Lift the rear of the oven bottom enough to clear the lip of the range frame, then pull out. :::>/*~ To remove the burner baffle (on some models): Use a nut driver to remove the 1/4”...
Page 41 6. Adjust the leveling legs until the range is level. 7. After the range is level, slide the range away from the wall so that the Anti-Tip device can be installed. INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE...
Page 42 (1) Turn off gas supply at the wall. (2) Turn off tie electicd power to the range. If range has not yet been connected to gas supply, or if flexible connection was made, range maybe pulled out from the wall to make conversion easier.
Page 43 CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERS ON MODELS EQUIPPED WITH SEALED BURNERS (See Step 4 if range is equipped with dual burners.) Burnercap~ 1. Remove grates, burner caps and burner heads. 2. Remove burner bases by unscrewing the 3 small screws in each base. ~ burner straight out.
Page 44 To prevent leakage, make sure spuds are securely screwed Electrode into gas inlet tubes. 4. Replace the burner assemblies. 5. Keep all spuds with your range so you have them if you move or get a different gas hook-up.
Page 45 CHECK FOR LEAKS When all connections have been made, make sure all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve. Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system.
Page 46 ~STALLATION ~STRUCTIONS HOW TO COHVE~ THE RANGE FOR USE WTH 1P 6AS OR HATURAL GAS ~HvE~ ~P BURNER VALVES Turn all top burners to ~W. 2. Remove all four knobs. 3. With a small flat blade screwdriver, turn the valve set screws...
Page 47 If burner flames look like (A), cdl for service. Normal burner flames should look like (B) or (C), depending on the type of gas you use. If range is connected to LP gas, check all steps in the Installation Instructions. correct position, not touching oven sides and not coated with anything.
Page 48 An odor from the insulation around the oven liner is normal for the ~lrst few times oven is used. This is temporary. Oven temperature is too high to set self-clean operation. Allow the range to cool to room temperature and reset the controls.
Page 50 NOTES...
Page 51 Wdll Be There With tie purchase ofyour new GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need — information or assistance from GE, wdll be tiere. All you have to do is call—toll-free! In-Home Repair Service 80MEXARES(80M32-2737) AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, sched- uled at a time that’s convenient for you.
Page 52: 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 Thjs book js prjnted on recycled pape~ Part No.

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