GE Appliances JGB295, Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ... 38 Oven Vents 36 Racks 38 Self Cleaning 31 32 Stainless Steel Surfaces 37 Installation Instructions 40 51 Air Adjustment 50 Anti Tip Device 43 51 Assemble Surface Burners 48 Checking Burner Ignition 49 Connecting the Range to Gas 44 46 Dimensions and Clearances 42 Electrical Connections 47 48 Leveling the Range 50 Troubleshooting Tips 52 55 Accessories 57 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Co...

Page 2: ... this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion electric shock or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life To reduce the risk of tipping the range the range must be secured by a properly installed anti tip bracket See installation instructions shipped with the bracket for complete details before attempting to install To check if the bracket is installed an...

Page 3: ... the home electrical system it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have an ungrounded outlet replaced with a properly grounded three prong outlet in accordance with the National Electrical Code Do not use an extension cord with this appliance SaFeTY PReCaUTIONS IMPORTaNT SaFeTY NOTICe The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic enforcement act requires the governor of California to ...

Page 4: ...r flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance n Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range n Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Turn the controls off Smother a flaming pan on a surface burner by covering the pan completely with a well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Use a multi purpose dry c...

Page 5: ...ometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point n Use the least possible amount of fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added n Do not flame foods on the cooktop If you do flame foods under the hood turn the fan on n Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if the wok has a round metal ring that i...

Page 6: ...res usually protects against foodborne illness n The purpose of the warming drawer and the WARMZONE setting of the lower oven drawer is to hold hot cooked foods at serving temperature Always start with hot food cold food cannot be heated or cooked in the warming drawer or the WARMZONE setting of the lower oven drawer n Do not use the drawer to dry newspapers If overheated they can catch on fire n ...

Page 7: ... they can catch fire n Use only glass cookware that is recommended for use in gas ovens n Always remove any broiler pan from range as soon as you finish broiling Grease left in the pan can catch fire if oven is used without removing the grease from the broiler pan n When broiling if meat is too close to the flame the fat may ignite Trim excess fat to prevent excessive flare ups n Make sure any bro...

Page 8: ... the burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat n Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you place your hand a pot holder cleaning cloths or other materials on them Sealed Gas Burners Your gas range cooktop has five sealed gas burners They offer convenience cleanability and flexibility to be used ...

Page 9: ...ners If you use the stove top grill on the sealed gas burner it will cause incomplete combustion and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels above allowable current standards This can be hazardous to your health Top of Range Cookware Aluminum Medium weight cookware is recommended because it heats quickly and evenly Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet Use saucepans with tight fi...

Page 10: ...n extra large cooking surface for meats pancakes or other food usually prepared in a frying pan or skillet The ribbed side of the griddle is designed to lift your food away from oil and fat while grilling your food NOTE Your griddle will discolor over time as it becomes seasoned with use How to Insert the Griddle Using the griddle on some models CAUTION Place and remove the griddle only when all g...

Page 11: ...een a power outage Self Clean Pad Touch to select self cleaning function See the Using the self cleaning oven section Oven Light On Off Pad Touch to turn the oven light on or off Delay Start Pad Use along with Cooking Time or Self Clean pads to set the oven to start and stop automatically at a time you set Cooking Time Pad Touch and then touch the number pads to set the amount of time you want you...

Page 12: ... Time or Self Clean pads to set the oven to start and stop automatically at a time you set Cooking Time Pad Touch and then touch the number pads to set the amount of time you want your food to cook The oven will shut off when the cooking time has run out Clear Off Pad Touch to cancel ALL oven operations except the clock timer and Gas Control Lockout or Control Lockout depending on model Clock Pad ...

Page 13: ... the oven is in use when a power failure occurs the oven burner shuts off and cannot be relit until power is restored This is because the flow of gas is automatically stopped and will not resume when power is restored until the glow bar has reached operating temperature Upper Oven Light Touch the Oven Lightpad on the upper control panel to turn the light on or off On some models the Oven Light swi...

Page 14: ...irectly above another leaving approximately 1 1 2 between pans from the front back and sides of the walls 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 The oven has a special low rack R position just above the oven bottom Use it when...

Page 15: ...k cook Medium 1 to 11 2 lbs C 12 5 6 through before browning Well Done C 13 8 9 Pan frying is recommended Slash fat Rare 11 2 thick C 10 6 7 Medium 2 to 21 2 lbs C 12 15 10 12 Well Done C 25 16 18 Chicken 1 whole B 30 35 15 20 Brush each side with melted 2 to 21 2 lbs butter Broil skin side down split lengthwise first 4 bone in breasts B or C 25 30 10 15 Lobster Tails 2 4 C 13 16 Do not Cut throug...

Page 16: ...changed to hours and minutes For example to enter 90 minutes as 1 hour 30 minutes touch 1 3 and 0 in that order If you make a mistake press the Kitchen Timer On Off pad and begin again Touch the Start pad After pressing the Start pad Set disappears this tells you the time is counting down although the display does not change until one minute has passed When the timer reaches 00 the control will be...

Page 17: ...ear the display if necessary Remove the food from the oven Remember even though the oven turns off automatically food left in the oven will continue cooking after the oven turns off How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop The upper oven will turn on at the time of day you set cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day ...

Page 18: ...roast For bone in ham or lamb insert the probe into the center of the lowest large muscle Insert the probe into the center of dishes such as meat loaf or casseroles Insert the probe into the meatiest part of the inner thigh from below and parallel to the leg of a whole turkey How to Set the Upper Oven For Cooking When Using the Probe Insert the probe into the food Plug the probe into the outlet in...

Page 19: ...d The heated air seals in juices quickly for a moist and tender product while at the same time creating a rich golden brown exterior Roasts or poultry should be cooked on rack position a When you are convection roasting it is important that you use a broiler pan and grid for best convection roasting results The pan is used to catch grease spills and the grid is used to prevent grease spatters n Pl...

Page 20: ...n for Convection Baking or Roasting Touch the Convection Bake or Convection Roast pad Touch the number pads to set the desired oven temperature Touch the Startpad To change the oven temperature touch the Convection Bake or Convection Roast pad and then the number pads to set the new temperature When the oven starts to heat the changing temperature starting at 100 F will be displayed When the oven ...

Page 21: ... After the internal temperature of the food reaches 100 F the changing internal temperature will be shown in the display When the internal temperature of the food reaches the number you have set the probe and the oven turn off and the oven control signals To stop the signal touch the Clear Off pad Use hot pads to remove the probe from the food Do not use tongs to pull on it they might damage it CA...

Page 22: ...lly cooked 14 18 325 F 140 F Lamb Bone in 3 to 5 lbs Medium 17 20 325 F 160 F Well 20 24 325 F 170 F Boneless 3 to 5 lbs Medium 17 20 325 F 160 F Well 20 24 325 F 170 F Seafood Fish whole 3 to 5 lbs 30 40 total 400 F Lobster Tails 6 to 8 oz each 20 25 total 350 F Poultry Whole Chicken 21 2 to 31 2 lbs 24 26 350 F 180 185 F Cornish Hens Unstuffed 1 to 11 2 lbs 50 55 total 350 F 180 185 F Cornish He...

Page 23: ...uch the Clear Off pad to clear the display if necessary Remove the food from the oven Remember even though the oven turns off automatically food left in the oven will continue cooking after the oven turns off How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop The upper oven will turn on at the time of day you set cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically Make sure the clock sho...

Page 24: ...off Touch the Delay Start pad again and the display will show no shdn no shut off Touch the Start pad to activate the no shut off and leave the control set in this special features mode Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Selection Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit temperature selections but you may change this to use the Celsius selections Touch the Bake and Broil Hi Lo pads at the sam...

Page 25: ... glass panel To lock the controls Touch the 9 and 0 touch pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the control beeps twice The display will show LOC continuously and the time of day if not blacked out NOTE all cooking and timing functions will be cancelled when locking out the control To unlock the control touch the 9 and 0 touch pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the control beeps twice a...

Page 26: ...esired temperature between 170 and 550 No signal or temperature will be given Touch the Start pad After a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute will appear in the display indicating that the oven is baking roasting If doesn t appear in the display start again at Step 4 To adjust the oven temperature touch the Bake pad enter the new temperature using the number pads and touch ...

Page 27: ...ads the same way you read them For example to change the oven temperature 15 F touch 1 and 5 When you have made the adjustment touch the Start pad to go back to the time of day display Use your oven as you would normally NOTE The thermostat adjustment for Baking will also affect Convection Baking or Convection Roasting Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as but...

Page 28: ...e of the drawer and could damage the interior finish Allow approximately 25 minutes for the warming drawer to preheat n Do not put liquid or water in the warming drawer n For moist foods cover them with a lid or aluminum foil n For crisp foods leave them uncovered n Food should be kept hot in its cooking container or transferred to a heat safe serving dish CAUTION Plastic containers or plastic wra...

Page 29: ... keep food in the warming drawer for more than two hours Food Type Control Setting Bacon 3 Breads 2 Casserole 2 Chicken fried 3 Eggs scrambled 2 Fish 3 Gravy sauces 3 Ham 3 Muffins 2 Onion rings 3 Pies 1 Pizza 3 Potatoes baked 3 Potatoes mashed 2 Tortilla Chips 1 To Crisp Stale Items n Place food in low sided dishes or pans n Preheat on 1 setting n Check crispness after 45 minutes Add time as need...

Page 30: ...e lower oven drawer is 4 n Do not put liquid or water in the lower oven drawer n Never place plastics paper canned foods or combustible material in the lower oven drawer The lower oven drawer may be used to bake foods using the same times and temperatures as a standard oven Foods ideal for baking in the lower oven drawer include pizza frozen foods casseroles biscuits rolls and many desserts Push i...

Page 31: ...ven after the self clean cycle has ended The oven may still be hot Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom How to Set the Upper Oven for Cleaning On models with Gas Control Lockout touch and hold the Gas Control Lockout pad for 3 seconds to turn it off NOTE The surface burners must be turned off prior to the self clean start time If your model has a latch latch the door Touch the Self Clean pad Usin...

Page 32: ...unlock automatically n The words LOCK DOOR will flash and the oven control will signal if you set the clean cycle and forget to close the oven door or forget to latch the door on models with a latch n To stop a clean cycle touch the Clear Off pad When the LOCKED DOOR light goes off indicating the oven has cooled below the locking temperature unlatch the door on models with a latch and open the doo...

Page 33: ...ts and grates in place Burner cap Electrode Side grate Burner base not removable on side burners Burner head and cap assembly Center griddle Electrode Consumer Support Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Sealed Burner Assemblies on some models Turn all controls OFF before removing the burner parts The round side burner caps and burner heads can...

Page 34: ...eads on some models and oval head cap assembly back shake out excess water and then dry them thoroughly by setting in a warm oven for 30 minutes Replacement Burner Heads on some models Replace burner heads over the electrodes on the cooktop in the correct locations according to their size There is one small one medium one large and one extra large burner head Make sure the slot or hole depending o...

Page 35: ...urface To avoid damaging the porcelain enamel surface of the cooktop and to prevent it from becoming dull clean up spills right away Foods with a lot of acid tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices etc or foods with high sugar content could cause a dull spot if allowed to set When the surface has cooled wash and rinse For other spills such as fat spatterings wash with soap and water once the surface has ...

Page 36: ...r by hanging a towel or other such loads This can damage the gas valve shaft The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning Make sure the knobs are in the OFF positions and pull them straight off the stems for cleaning The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher or they may also be washed with soap and water Make sure the insides of the knobs are dry before replacing Replace the knobs in the OF...

Page 37: ...sket is designed with a gap at the bottom to allow for proper air circulation Do not rub or clean the door gasket it has an extremely low resistance to abrasion If you notice the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door you should have it replaced 37 Stainless Steel Surfaces on some models Do not use a steel wool pad it will scratch the surface IM...

Page 38: ...ith a bail shaped wire Remove the oven door if desired to reach cover easily To remove Hold a hand under the cover so it doesn t fall when released With fingers of the same hand firmly push back the wire cover holder Lift off the cover Do not remove any screws to remove the cover Do not touch hot bulb with a wet cloth Replace bulb with a 40 watt household appliance bulb To replace cover Place it i...

Page 39: ... drawer forward and free To replace the drawer Place the left drawer rail around the inner left rail guide and slide it in slightly to hook it Place the right drawer rail around the inner right rail guide and slide it in slightly to hook it Slide the drawer all the way in NOTE For models with an electric warming drawer before performing any adjustments cleaning or service disconnect the range elec...

Page 40: ... is the responsibility of the installer Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty Installation Range Instructions Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance If you smell gas Open windows Don t touch electrical switches Extinguish any open flame Immediately call your gas...

Page 41: ...range up to 200 F n Avoid placing cabinets above the range To reduce the hazard caused by reaching over the open flames of operating burners install a ventilation hood over the range that projects forward at least 5 beyond the front of the cabinets n The ventilating hood must be constructed of sheet metal not less than 0 0122 thick Install above the cooktop with a clearance of not less than 1 4 be...

Page 42: ...inimum 1 4 Minimum Minimum to cabinets on either side of the range 36 473 4 Depth with door open 46 3 4 Height Installation Instructions Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces 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 locations may be adjusted to meet speci...

Page 43: ...ther appliance Explosions or fires could result n Do not use oven for a storage area Items stored in the oven can ignite n Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range loCaTIoN Do not locate the range where it may be subject to strong drafts any openings in the floor or wall behind the range should be sealed make sure the openings around the base of the ra...

Page 44: ...equire a hard piped connection Never use an old connector when installing a new range If the hard piping method is used you must carefully align the pipe the range cannot be moved after the connection is made To prevent gas leaks put pipe joint compound on or wrap pipe thread tape with Teflon around all male external pipe threads a Install a manual gas line shut off valve in the gas line in an eas...

Page 45: ...area for 120V outlet on rear wall and area for through the wall connection of pipe stub and shut off valve Recommended area for through the floor connection of pipe stub and shut off valve GaS PIPe aND eleCTRICal oUTleT loCaTIoNS For model JGB805 only See the below section for models JGB800 JGB810 JGB820 and JGB900 GaS PIPe aND eleCTRICal oUTleT loCaTIoNS For models JGB800 JGB810 JGB820 and JGB900...

Page 46: ...ssure regulator 45 Elbow Nipple Union 90 Elbow Black iron pipe Union Nipple Gas shut off valve 1 2 or 3 4 Gas pipe Gas Flow into Range Installer Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut off valve Gas Flow into Range Gas shut off valve 1 2 or 3 4 Gas pipe Pressure regulator Nipple 90 Elbow 90 Elbow Adapter Adapter 90 Elbow Quick connect or union Installer Inform the consumer of the locat...

Page 47: ...automatically switch off power when a threshold leakage level is detected These devices must be manually reset by the consumer The National Electrical Code requires the use of GFCIs in kitchen receptacles installed to serve countertop surfaces Performance of the range will not be affected if operated on a GFCI protected circuit but occasional nuisance tripping of the GFCI breaker is possible Prefe...

Page 48: ... Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR Part 3280 formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety Title 24 HUD Part 280 or when such standard is not applicable the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations latest edition Manufactured Home Sites Communities and Set Ups ANSI A225 1 latest edition or with local codes In Canada mobile home installation must be in accord...

Page 49: ... for natural gas B yellow tips on outer cones Normal for LP gas a yellow flames Call for service 49 Installation Instructions CHeCK oPeRaTIoN oF oVeN BURNeRS a Remove oven bottom n Remove the 2 screws at the rear of the oven bottom n Grasp the oven bottom at slots on each side n Lift the rear enough to clear the lip of the range frame push it back and then pull it up and out B To operate the Bake ...

Page 50: ...se range on some models Raise range Lower range on some models aDJUST THe BaKe aND BRoIl BURNeR aIR SHUTTeRS IF NeCeSSaRy what adjustment to make A If the flames are yellow open the air shutter more than the original setting B If the flames blow away or flutter from the burner close the air shutter more than the original setting making the adjustment A Locate the Air Shutter The air shutter for th...

Page 51: ...ng the Anti Tip device verify that it is in place by carefully attempting to tilt the range forward n This range has been designed to meet all recognized industry tip standards for all normal conditions n The use of this device does not preclude tipping of the range when not properly installed n If the Anti Tip device supplied with the range does not fit this application use the universal Anti Tip...

Page 52: ...the Using the upper oven section upper oven Incorrect cookware or cookware See the Using the upper oven section of improper size being used oven thermostat needs See the adjust the upper oven thermostat Do it adjustment yourself section Clock not set correctly See the Using the clock and timer section aluminum foil used improperly See the Care and cleaning of the range section in the oven oven bot...

Page 53: ... position Upper oven temperature oven thermostat See the adjust the upper oven thermostat Do it too hot or too cold needs adjustment yourself section Clock and timer Plug on range is not completely Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live properly do not work inserted in the electrical outlet grounded outlet a fuse in your home may be Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker blown or ...

Page 54: ...e oven door is locked Touch the Clear Off pad Allow the oven to cool is on when you want because the temperature and then on models with a door latch unlock the door to cook inside the oven has not dropped below the locking temperature F and a number or on models with a door latch The latch may have been moved even if only slightly letter flash in the display if a function error code appears from ...

Page 55: ...al for the first few times the oven is used Fan noise some models The convection fan may turn on This is normal The convection fan will run until the and off automatically function is over or the door is opened Convection fan not Preheat temperature Fan will start automatically once the preheat working some models not reached temperature is reached Drawer does not slide The drawer is out of alignm...

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Page 58: ... limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s attorney general Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 For The Period Of GE Will Replace One Year Any part of the ran...

Page 59: ... limited one year warranty Mabe will also provide free of charge all labor and in home service original purchase to replace the defective part GE Gas Range Warranty For customers in Canada Staple your receipt here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Li...

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