GE JGBS02EM Use And Care & Installation Manual

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Anti-Tip Device ............................2, 3,29, 39

Operating

Instructions,

Aluminum Foil ...................................5, 16, 19

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

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...12 -20

Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16

Broiling, Broiling Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,20

Clock and Timer .................................1 1, 12

Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 15, 17, 19

Light; Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,24

Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 18

Roasting, Roasting Guide ................17, 18

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15

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

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

Electric ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..8

Standing Pilot Models................................8

Care and Cleaning ....................2 l-27

Air Adjustment Shutier.....................................27

Continuous Clean ...............................................26

Broiler Drawer ......................................................27

Broiler Pan and Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Burner Assembly..................................2 1,22,23

Door Removal ...............................................25

Lift-up Cooktop .............................................24

Oven Bottom .,...............................................2 3

Oven Vents ....................................................2 5

Storage Drawer ............................................27

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Problem Solver ..,....................45,

Thermostat Adjustment–

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Page 1: Consumer Services
Problem Solver ..,...45, Thermostat Adjustment– Yourself More questions ?...call GE Answer Center”80~626.2000 Tips Preparation Flame Size ..... . 10,35-37,45,46 Flooring Under the Range ...30 Installation Instructions ...28 –44...
Page 2 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: Important Safety Notice
ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY ~JURED. WAmmG–All recommended If you pull the range out from the wdl for any reason, make sure the Anti-Tip device is engaged wh~n you push the range back against the wall, range out of kitchen tra~ic path drafty locations to prevent ptiot or LP) that is to be used.
Page 4: Sutiace Cooking
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: Surface Cooking
* 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 FEATu~s OF YO RANGE L-i:;: ----s~ p+i;e’d &. ‘ “ ’ ” ’ ’ B ’ S ’ ‘ “ r”” Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surfac burners shown above,...
Page 7 14 Air Vent in Oven Door (Located at top of Oven Door) 15 Broiler Drawer or Storage Drawer (on some models) 16 Air Intake 17 Model and Serial Numbers (Located on front frame of range, behind either Broiler Drawer or Storage Drawer) 18 Removable Oven Door 19 Anti-Tip Device (Lower right rear corner on range back.
Page 8: Standing Pilot Models
In case of a power failure, you can light the surface burners on your range with a match. Hold a lighted match to the burner, then turn the knob to the LITE position. Use etireme caution when lighting burners this way.
Page 9: To Light A Surface Burner
Before Lighting a Burner If drip pans are supplied with your range, they should be used at all times. c Make sure all grates on the range are in place before using any burner. To Light a Surface Burner Electric Ignition Models: Push the control knob in and turn it to LITE.
Page 10: Top-Of-Range Cookware
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 11 Follow the directions below if your range has the clock and timer shown at the right. The electronic range clock and timer allow you to set the timer up to 9 hours and 45 minutes. You have the choice of having the timer show the time counting down or the time of day.
Page 12: Before Using Your Oven
Clock Follow these directions if your range has the clock and timer shown at - ‘ the right. To set the clock, push in the knob and turn it to the right. Let the 9 ~10 O knob out when the clock hands reach the correct time. Continue turning the knob to OFF.
Page 13: Oven Vents
Standing Pilot Models These ranges have standing pilots that must be lit initially. To light the oven pilot: 1. Be sure the OVEN CONTROL knob is in the OFF position. 2. Open the broiler door and remove the broiler pan and rack.
Page 14: Shelf Positions
% / / II control panel that allows you to turn the light on or off when the door is closed. Pull the OVEN CONTROL knob off the range and look at the back side. To make the adjustment, loosen (approximately 1 turn), but do not completely remove, the 2 screws on the back of the knob.
Page 15: Pan Placement
To Set Your Range For Baking To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on. 1. Close the oven door. If your model has a separate BAKE/BROIL switch, turn it to BAKE. Turn the OVEN CONTROL knob to the desired temperature.
Page 16: 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 17 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. The oven has a special low shelf (R) po~ition just above the oven bottom.
Page 18: Questions And Answers
Questions and Answers Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer? 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 19: How To Broil
How to Broil Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food. Your range has either a broiler in the oven or a compartment below the oven for broiling. A specially designed broiler pan and rack allows dripping fat to drain away from the foods and be kept away from the high heat of the gas flame.
Page 20 Quantity an~or Dven Shell Food Thickness Position Bacon 1/2 lb. (about 8 thin slices) Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) 1/2 to 314 in. thic Beef Steaks Rare 1 in. thick Medium (1 to Ik lbs.) Well Done Rare 1 in. thick Medium (2 to 2X lbs.) Well Done...
Page 21: Burner Caps
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 22: Burner Heads
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 23: Burner Grates
After cleaning, dry them thoroughly by putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes. 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.
Page 24: Broiler Pan And Rack
Before replacing the bulb, disconnect electrical power to range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or unplug the range from the electrical outlet. Let the bulb cool completely before removing it. Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb only. Do not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth as the bulb will break.
Page 25: Porcelain Oven Interior
Air openings are located 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). For heavy soil, choose m oven...
Page 26: Oven Bottom 2
Remember: During the operation of the oven, the door and other range surfaces will get hot enough to cause burns. Do not touch. Let the range cool before replacing oven shelves.
Page 27: Removable Broiler Drawer
3. Again pull the drawer out until it hits the second set of stops. 4. Tilt the front of the drawer up and free of range. Removable Broiler Drawer To remove: 1. When the broiler is cool, remove rack and pan.
Page 28 (dealer) or the gas supplier. ~UTION not attempt to operate the oven of this range during a power failure. lMPO~ANT Remove all pacting material and literature from oven before connecting gas and electrical supply to range.
Page 29 ANSI 1“ to the plane of the range sides must not be less than 18”. (See Dimensions and Clearances illustration in this section.) Caution: Items of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets above a range or on the backsplash of a range—children climbing on the...
Page 30 Dimensions and Clearances in this section for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening (see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet bcations) may be adjusted to meet specflc requirements.
Page 31: Provide Adequate Gas Supply
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 32 (continued) CONNECT THE WHGE TO GM Models Flexible Connector Hookup for Equipped witb Sealed Burners Pressure Regulator ,oOElbow—o m (provided) Adapter ~l,,a:,,,,>: Rigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Pressure + Regulator 90°Elbow_ ~ ~ Ü ‹ (provided) Nipple Union FE-i...
Page 33 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”...
Page 34 GROUND AND 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. You will have one of these disconnect plugs. .--,3...
Page 35: Seal The Openings
SEAL THE OPENINGS Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed. LIGHT THE PILO~ (for Models Equipped with Standing Pilots) The range should be installed in its permanent position before any pilots are lit or adjusted.
Page 36: Check Ignition Of Surface Burners
CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS Sudace Burner Ignition Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after the pilots have been lighted (on some models) and range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks. S~nding Pilot Models Select a top burner knob and simultaneously push in and turn to HI position.
Page 37 2. Grasp the oven bottom at finger slots on each side. 3. Lifi the rear of the oven bottom enough to clear the lip of the range frame, then pull out. remove the burner baffle (on some models) 1. Use a nut driver to remove the 1/4” hex-hez screw shown in the i~ustration above.
Page 38 With the baffle removed, properly adjusted flames should have approximately 1“ blue cones and, if range is supplied with natural gas, should burn with no yellow tipping. with most LP gas, small yellow tips at the end of outer cones are normal.) Flames should not lift off burner ports.
Page 39: Leveling The Range
Anti-Tip device WB02X7909. 1. Mark the wall where the NGHT 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 40: Tools Required
Turn off gas supp~ at tie wall. (2) Turn off the electicd power to tie 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 41 CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERS ON MODELS EQUIPPED WITH SEALED BURNERS (See Step 4 if range is equipped with dual burners.) Burnercap~ Remove grates, burner caps and burner heads. 2. Remove burner bases by unscrewing the 3 burner small screws in each base. ~ straight out.
Page 42: Adjust Oven Thermostat
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. ADJUST OVEN THERMOSTAT (for Models Equipped with Standing Pilots) 1.
Page 43: Check For Leaks
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 44 HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE WITH 1P GAS OR NATURAL GAS CONVERT TOP BURNER VALVES Only valves NOTE: with these types of knobs are adjustable. 1. Turn all top burners to LOW. 2. Remove all four knobs. 3. With a small flat blade screwdriver, turn the valve set screws clockwise to decrease flame size, counterclockwise to increase flame size.
Page 45 LARGE OR YELLOW OVEN DOES NOT COOK PROPERLY CLOCK DOES NOT WORK * Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power outlet. Check for * Bulb may be loose or burned out. OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON .
Page 46 OVEN TEMPERATU~ . The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Do It TOO HOT OR TOO COLD If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 consumer information service QUESTIONS? or moving. To check the oven gas shutoff valve raise the cooktop and look for the gas shut off lever either on the front large tube or at the extreme’...
Page 47: Service Contracts
We’ll Be There With the purchase ofyour new GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! lmHome RepakService 80ME4ARES(80M32-2737) AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you.
Page 48: 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 This book is printed on recycled paper.

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