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Safety hIstructionS....................2-6
Anti-Tip Device ..................................2, 3,34
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil ..................................5, 18,23
Features ......................................................8# 9
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-28
Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-18
Broiling, Broiling Guide ...............:...23, 24
Control, Clock and Timer ................l 2, 13
Fan ...........14, 16, 18, 19,21,23,26,27
Light; Bulb Replacement ................15,33
Oven Vent .....................................4, 15,32
Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Roasting, Roasting Guide ...............21,22
Self-Cleaning instructions ..............25-28
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 16
Timed Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19
Surface Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11
Cooktop Comparison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cookware Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Burner Assembly ................................................29
Door Removal...............................................3 1
Glass Cooktop ..............................................30
Removable Oven Bottom ..........................33
Self-Cleaning instructions...................25-2 8
Shelves ...........................................................32
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Problem Solver.......................36, 37
Thermostat Adjustment–
Do It Yourself ............................................20
More questions ?...call
Preparation ............................7, 34,35
Anti-Tip Device .............................................34
Flooring Under the Range..:.........................7
Leveling ............................................................7
Minor Adjustments.....................................3 5
Packaging Tape..............................................7
Consumer Services...................39
Appliance Registration .................................2
Important Phone Numbers .......................39
Model and Serial Number Location ..........2
Models: JGSP30
JGSP31
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Page 1: Problem Solver
GEAmwer Center” 8011626.2000 Preparation ...7, 34,35 Anti-Tip Device ...34 Flooring Under the Range..:...7 Leveling ...7 Minor Adjustments...3 5 Packaging Tape...7 Consumer Services...39 Appliance Registration ...2 Important Phone Numbers ...39 Model and Serial Number Location ...2 Warranw...Back Cover Models: JGSP30 164D2966F’046 JGSP31 JGSP40... -
Page 2: Help Us Help You
IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide. To obtain replacement parts, contact GE/Hotpoint Service Centers. We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help. - Page 3 Anti-Tip device is engaged before the range back against the wall, 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.
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Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Carefully watch foods being fried at a high flame setting. Never block the vents (air openings) of the range, They provide the aii inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly oven? with correct combustion, Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top of the oven door, and under the storage drawer.. - Page 5 Leftovergrease in the broiler — may cause them to burst. Q 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 Conversion ~OUr rahge ~s, shipped from the factory set to operate oflly with Naturid Gas. If you wish to use yo~range with Liquefied Petroleum.Gas, you can have your sales person order an LP Conversion. Kit. WARNING: ThesF adjustments must be made by a qualified service technician’in accordance with the...
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Page 7: Flooring Under The Range
— Adjust the four legs carefully. Level the range front to back and side to side. The range legs must rest on the must not hang floor. The range How to Remove Packaging Tape... - Page 8 FEATuMs OF YOUR RANGE — JGSP30 JGSP31 JGSP40 “ 8 ——...
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Page 9: Features ......................................................8
Feature Index 1 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Oven Door Gasket 3 Removable Oven Bottom 4 Oven Shelves with Stop-Locks 5 Automatic Oven Door Latch 6 Surface Burner Controls 7 Glass Cooktop 8 Oven Vent 9 Anti-Tip Device See the Installation Instructions. 10 Surface Burners and Grates 11 Oven Light Switch 12 Oven Controls... -
Page 10: Electric Ignition
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 extreme caution when lighting burners this way. -
Page 11: Wok Cooking
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. Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for either surface or oven cooking. - Page 12 Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven back into operation. If the function error code repeats, disconnect the power to the range and call for service.
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Page 13: To Cancel The 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. The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 55 minutes. -
Page 14: Using Your Oven
3. Read over information and tips that follow. 4. Keep this guide handy so 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 15: Shelf Positions
Oven Vent Your oven is vented through ducts at the rear of the range. Do not block these ducts when cooking in the oven—it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burner be uninterrupted. -
Page 16: Preheating
Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an oven control system. We recommend that you operate the range for a number of weeks using the time given on recipes as a guide to become familiar with your new oven’s perfomnance. -
Page 17: Pan Placement
— 3aking Pans Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur. Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies. Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting in a lighter, more delicate browning. -
Page 18: Timed Baking
Aluminum Foil Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil. This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking. A smaller sheet of foil maybe used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food. Don’t Peek Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do not open the door to look at your food. - Page 19 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.
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Page 20: Do It Yourself
ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT— You may feel 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 21: Use Of Aluminum Foil
— 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. Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. Therefore, oven controls are set for Baking or Timed Baking. -
Page 22: 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 the Roasting Guide section. For roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer at half-hour intervals after half the cooking time has passed. - Page 23 1/8” thick. 2. Place the meat on the broiler rack on the broiler pan which comes with the range. Always use the rack so the fat drips into the broiler pan; otherwise the juices may become hot enough to catch on fire.
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Page 24: Broiling Guide
Always use the broiler pan and rack that comes with your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping the juices in the shielded lower part of the pan. Broiling should always be done with the oven door closed. - Page 25 4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the Clean Time. Before a Clean Cycle The range must be completely cool in order to set the self-clean cycle. We recommend venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first self-clean cycle.
- Page 26 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN How to Set Oven for Cleaning Quick Reminder: 1. Prepare the oven for cleaning. 2. Close the oven door. 3. Press the CLEAN pad. 4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the clean time. 1.
- Page 27 How to Set 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. For example: Let’s say it’s 7:00 and you want the oven to begin self-cleaning at 9:00 after you’re finished in the kitchen.
- Page 28 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN 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.
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Page 29: Burner Assembly
Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for your range to assure safe and proper maintenance. Burner Assembly The burner assemblies should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers. -
Page 30: Care And Cleaning
You may also use abrasive cleaners and steel wool pads to clean burner grates. Dry the grates with a cloth—don’t put them back on the range wet. When replacing the grates, be sure they’re positioned securelv over the burners. -
Page 31: Removable Storage Drawer
The storage drawer may be removed for cleaning under the range. To remove: Pull the drawer straight out and lift wer the guide stops. To replace: Lift over the guide stops and slide the drawer into place. -
Page 32: Shelves
(continued) Do not store a soiled pan and rack anywhere in the range. Both the broiler pan and rack can also be cleaned in the dishwasher. Do not clean the broiler pan or rack in the self- cleaning oven. -
Page 33: Removable Oven Bottom
The light bulb is located on the back oven wall. Before replacing the bulb, disconnect the electric power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or unplug the range from the electric outlet. Let the bulb cool completely before removing it. -
Page 34: Anti-Tip Device
See Fig. A. The upper level set of holes are intended for use with a backsplash kit. - Page 35 — Broil and Oven Burner Air Adjustment Shutters Air adjustment shutters for the broil and oven burners regulate the flow of air to the flame. The air adjustment shutter for the top burner is on the rear wall of the oven. The shutter for the oosen bottom burner is near the...
- Page 36 Spark igniter not deactivated. Turn burner off arid relight. Some ticking is normal. If ticking is excessive, call for service. If range is connected to LP gas, check all steps in the Installation Instructions. The oven controls are not properly set. See the Broiling section.
- Page 37 DO NOT WORK . Check for power outage. * SQe the Oven Control, (lock’ and Timer section. If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 consumer information service thermostat needs ad@rnent. See the Adiust”the Oven Therrric@at—...
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Page 39: Consumer Services
1 Be There With the purchase of your 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-fi-ee! lwHome Repair Service 800GE$ARES(80W2-2737) AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. -
Page 40: 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 Recycled Paper Pa~.No.