GE JGBP38 Use And Care & Installation Manual

Self-cleaning gas range

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Use and Care & Installation Guide

Safety Instructions

Anti-Tip Device............................ 2, 3, 35, 43

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil................... 5, 16, 20-22, 24

Clock and Timer ................................... 11, 12

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

Oven ....................................................... 13-27

Baking................................................. 15-17

Broiling, Broiling Guide ................... 22, 23

Door Latch............ 11, 15, 20, 22, 24-26

Electric Ignition ........................................ 13

Light; Bulb Replacement................ 13, 32

Oven Control ..................................... 11, 12

Preheating................................................. 15

Roasting, Roasting Guide............... 20, 21

Self-Cleaning Instructions ............. 24-27

Shelves............................ 5, 14-16, 20, 27

Timed Baking .................................... 17, 18

Surface Cooking..................................... 8-10

Control Settings.......................................... 9

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

Care and Cleaning

Broiler Pan and Grid ........................................ 31

Burner Assembly ................................. 28-30

Cooktop.................................................. 30, 33

Door Removal .............................................. 31

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

Oven Vents ................................................... 33

Self-Cleaning Instructions ................. 24-27

Storage Drawer ........................................... 32

GE Appliances

XL44

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Self-Cleaning Gas Range

Problem Solver

Thermostat Adjustment-

Do It Yourself ............................................ 19

Summary of Contents for GE JGBP38

Page 1: Table Of Contents
Self-Cleaning Gas Range Problem Solver ... 2–5 Thermostat Adjustment— Do It Yourself ... 19 More questions ?…call GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 Preparation Air Adjustment ... 42 Flame Size... 9, 41, 48 Flooring Under the Range... 36 Installation Instructions ... 34–43 Leveling ...
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 or storage drawer. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your range.
Page 3: Safety Instructions
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: Electric Ignition
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 storage drawer or kick panel. • Do not use a wok on models with sealed burners if the wok has a round metal ring that is placed over the burner grate to support the wok.
Page 5 • When flaming foods are under the hood, turn the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flames. • If range is located near a window, do not hang long curtains that could blow over the top burners and create a fire hazard.
Page 6: Features Of Your Range
Features and appearance may vary. Sealed Burners Burner Cap Drip Pan (on some models) Burner Head Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surface burners shown above. Standard Twin Burners Drip Pan (on some models) Burner...
Page 7 1 Air Intake (under storage drawer or kick panel) 2 Model and Serial Numbers (on front frame of range, behind storage drawer or removable kick panel) 3 Anti-Tip Device Lower right rear corner on range back. 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. Type of Cooktop Description Gas Burners Regular or sealed gas burners use either LP gas...
Page 9: Surface Cooking
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. To Light a Surface Burner Push the control knob in and turn it to LITE.
Page 10 SURFACE COOKING (continued) 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. Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for either surface or oven cooking.
Page 11: Oven
Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for one hour. Put oven back into operation. If the function error code repeats, disconnect power to the range and call for service. TIME STOP COOK...
Page 12: To Reset The Timer
OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER Clock The clock must be set 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 is a minute timer; it does not control oven operations.
Page 13: Using Your Oven
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. Electric Ignition...
Page 14: Oven Vents
Oven Vents The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear of the cooktop. See the Features section. Do not block these openings when cooking in the oven—it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burners be uninterrupted.
Page 15 How to Set Your Range for Baking To avoid possible burns, place shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on.
Page 16: Pan Placement
Pan Placement For even cooking and proper browning, there must be enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered as much as possible rather than being placed to the front or to the back of the oven.
Page 17 Don’t Peek Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes provide minimum and maximum baking times such as “bake 30-40 minutes.” How to Time Bake Do not lock the oven door with the latch during Timed Baking.
Page 18 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: Adjust The Oven Thermostat
ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT— 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 recipes as a guide.
Page 20: Door Latch
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 21: 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 22 1/8 thick. 2. Place the meat on the broiler grid on the broiler pan which comes with the range. Always use the grid so the fat drips into the broiler pan; otherwise the juices may become hot enough to catch on fire.
Page 23 The oven door must be closed during broiling. • Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with your range. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan.
Page 24 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN Before a Clean Cycle Quick Reminder: 1. Prepare the oven for cleaning. 2. Close and latch the oven door. 3. Press the AUTO CLEAN or AUTO SELF CLEAN pad. 4. Press the + pad. If you wish to change the preset Clean Time of 3 hours, press the + or –...
Page 25 How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Quick Reminder: 1. Prepare the oven for cleaning. 2. Close and latch the oven door. 3. Press the AUTO CLEAN or AUTO SELF CLEAN pad. 4. Press the + pad. If you wish to change the preset Clean Time of 3 hours, press the + or –...
Page 26 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN How to Delay Start of Cleaning Delay Start is setting the oven timer to start the clean cycle automatically at a later time than the present time of day. NOTE: Before beginning make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day.
Page 27 Questions and Answers 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 to set a delay clean to end at a specific time.
Page 28: 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 it to help assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE.
Page 29 Wipe off surface burners. If heavy spillover occurs, remove the surface burners from the range. Burners lift out for cleaning. Lift up the cooktop and then lift out the surface burners. To remove burned-on food, soak the surface burner in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water.
Page 30: 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 31: Broiler Pan And Grid
Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in the dishwasher. Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere in the range. Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in the self-cleaning oven. NOTE: Take the shelves out of the oven before you begin the self-clean cycle.
Page 32 Oven Light Replacement (on some models ) CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely.
Page 33: 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 or storage drawer (depending on the model). Lift-up Cooktop (on models with standard twin burners) Clean the area under the cooktop often.
Page 34 (dealer) or the gas supplier. CAUTION Do not attempt to operate the oven of this range during a power failure (Electric Ignition models only). IMPORTANT Remove all packing material and literature from oven before connecting gas and electrical supply to range.
Page 35 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 36: Installation Instructions
(see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations) may be adjusted to meet specific requirements. • The range may be placed with 0 clearance (flush) at the back wall and side walls of the range. LOCATION Do not locate the range where it may be subject to strong drafts.
Page 37 This range is convertible for use on natural or propane gas, if you decide to use this range on a different type of gas, conversion adjustments must be made by a service technician or other qualified person before attempting to operate the range on that gas.
Page 38 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Pressure Regulator Gas Flow into Range 90° Elbow (provided) Adapter Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas 1/2 " or 3/4 "...
Page 39 1. 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 NPT internal thread elbow at inlet of regulator.
Page 40 CAN/CSA firm connection Z240/MH Mobile Home Installation Code. before use Electric Disconnect 1. Locate disconnect plug on the range back. 2. Pinch sides of connector and pull out of range back. Usage Situations where Appliance Power...
Page 41 SEAL THE OPENINGS Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed. CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS Surface Burner Ignition Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after the range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks.
Page 42 1. Remove the knurled screws holding down rear of the 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.
Page 43: Leveling
Anti-Tip device WB02X7909. 1. Mark the wall where the RIGHT EDGE of the range is to be located. Be sure to allow for the countertop overhang if you intend to install the range next to cabinets.
Page 44 HOW TO CONVERT A SEALED BURNER RANGE FOR USE WITH LP GAS OR NATURAL GAS This range leaves the factory set for use with natural gas. If you convert to LP gas, keep these instructions and orifices in case you want to convert back to natural gas.
Page 45 “N” on the top. Each orifice spud will also have 1, 2 or 3 grooves on top denoting the location on the range where it is to be installed as shown below. 4. To prevent leakage, make sure the orifice spuds are securely screwed into the gas inlet tubes.
Page 46 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 47: Converting To Lp Gas
BURNER RANGE FOR USE WITH LP GAS OR NATURAL GAS This range leaves the factory set for use with natural gas. If you convert to LP gas, keep these instructions and orifices in case you want to convert back to natural gas.
Page 48 To prevent leakage, make sure spuds are securely screwed 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. Top Burner Orifice Drill Size Natural Gas #54 (.0550 Dia.)
Page 49 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 50: Sealed Burner Models
To check the oven gas shut off valve on sealed burner models, remove the storage drawer, broiler drawer or kick panel and look for the gas shut off lever at the back of the range. On some models you may have to remove an access cover also.
Page 51: Do It Yourself
BURN EVENLY • Pilot(s) is (are) not lit (on standing pilot models). See the Lighting Instructions BURNER FLAMES VERY • If range is connected to LP gas, check all steps in the Installation Instructions. LARGE OR YELLOW STRONG ODOR • Improper air/gas ratio in oven. Adjust oven burner air shutter.
Page 52: Problem Solver
⁄ • Heavy spillovers should be cleaned up before starting clean cycle. • Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power outlet. Check for blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. • Fluorescent bulb is loose or defective. Adjust or replace.
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Page 55: Consumer Services
We’ll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center information service is available to help.
Page 56: Warranty
Warrantor—In the United States: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager, Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager, Customer Relations, Camco Inc., 1 Factory Lane, Suite 310, Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3 This book is printed on recycled paper.

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