GE Appliances PGB900, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...0 Stainless Steel Surfaces 38 Drawer 40 41 Installation Instructions 42 53 Air Adjustment 52 Anti Tip Device 45 53 Assemble Surface Burners 50 Checking Burner Ignition 51 Connecting the Range to Gas 46 48 Dimensions and Clearances 44 Electrical Connections 49 50 Leveling the Range 52 LP 53 Troubleshooting Tips 54 57 Accessories 61 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Product Registration 5...

Page 2: ...TIP DEVICES PACKED WITH RANGE SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING For your safety the information in 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 All ranges can tip and injury could result To prevent accidental tipping of the range attach it to the wall by installing the Anti Tip device supplie...

Page 3: ...e 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 publish ...

Page 4: ...r the range Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfaces and may cause severe burns Do not store flammable materials in an oven a range drawer or near a cooktop Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials acc...

Page 5: ...will be used in frying stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point 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 Do not flame foods on the cooktop If you do flame foods under the hood turn th...

Page 6: ...ooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness 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 Do not use the drawer to dry newspapers If overheated they...

Page 7: ...y can catch fire Use only glass cookware that is recommended for use in gas ovens 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 When broiling if meat is too close to the flame the fat may ignite Trim excess fat to prevent excessive flare ups Make sure any broiler pan is ...

Page 8: ...o not operate 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 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 ...

Page 9: ...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 fitting...

Page 10: ...structions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Your non stick coated griddle provides an extra large cooking surface for meats pancakes or other food usually prepared in a frying pan or skillet 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 ...

Page 11: ...has been 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 wan...

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: ...ot If the oven is in use when a power failure occurs the oven burner shuts off and cannot be re lit 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 Lig...

Page 14: ...s Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in the oven as much as possible Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven If you need to use two shelves stagger the pans so one is not directly above the other and leave approximately 11 2 between pans from the front back and sides of the wall Oven Moisture As your oven heats up the temperature change of the air in the ov...

Page 15: ...hick D 10 8 Slash fat Well Done 2 1 thick about 1 lb D 15 8 Lamb Chops Medium 2 1 thick about 10 D 8 4 7 Slash fat Well Done to 12 oz D 10 10 Medium 2 11 2 thick about 1 lb D 10 4 6 Well Done D 17 12 14 How to Set the Upper Oven for Broiling Place the meat or fish on a broiler grid in a broiler pan Follow suggested shelf positions in the Broiling Guide The oven door must be closed during broiling ...

Page 16: ...s 9 hours and 59 minutes Touch the Kitchen Timer On Off pad Touch the number pads until the amount of time you want shows in the display The maximum time that can be entered in minutes is 59 Times more than 59 minutes should be 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...

Page 17: ...Safety Instructions To Reset the Timer If the display is still showing the time remaining you may change it by touching the Kitchen Timer On Off pad then touch the number pads until the time you want appears in the display If the remaining time is not in the display clock delay start or cooking time are in the display recall the remaining time by touching the Kitchen Timer On Off pad and then touc...

Page 18: ...r 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 To...

Page 19: ...he 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 the oven Make sure it s pushed all th...

Page 20: ...d 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 shelf 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 Place the shel...

Page 21: ...g 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 reaches the temperature you set 3 ...

Page 22: ...rature 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 CAUTION To prevent possible...

Page 23: ...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 Hens Stuffed ...

Page 24: ...e 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 shows the...

Page 25: ...lay 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 same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF ...

Page 26: ...ntrol To unlock the control touch the 9 and 0 touch pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the control beeps twice and LOC will be removed from the display NOTE Some models have a Control Lockout pad Touch and hold it for 3 seconds to lock unlock Gas Control Lockout on some models Your control will allow you to lock out the surface burners oven burners and control panel so they cannot be activa...

Page 27: ...ake pad enter the new temperature using the number pads and touch the Start pad NOTE The Clear Offand Cooking Time pads are active during the Sabbath feature How to Set for Timed Baking Roasting Immediate Start and Automatic Stop Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day and the oven is off Press and hold both the Bake and Broil Hi Lo pads at the same time until the display shows SF Tap th...

Page 28: ...both the Bake and Broil Hi Lo pads at the same time until the display shows SF Tap the Delay Start pad until 12 shdn or no shdn appears in the display 12 shdn indicates that the oven will automatically turn off after 12 hours no shdn indicates that the oven will not automatically turn off Touch the Start pad NOTE If a power outage occurred while the oven was in Sabbath the oven will automatically ...

Page 29: ...ber pads 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 a...

Page 30: ...ime as the warming drawer only the oven settings will be displayed When Using the Warming Drawer The warming drawer will keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature Always start with hot food Do not use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers chips or dry cereal Do not line the warming drawer or pan with aluminum foil Foil is an excellent heat insulator and will trap heat beneath it This w...

Page 31: ...o not 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 Place food in low sided dishes or pans Preheat on 1 setting Check crispness after 45 minutes Add time as neede...

Page 32: ...er oven drawer is 4 Do not put liquid or water in the lower oven drawer 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 in and tur...

Page 33: ...upper oven 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 p...

Page 34: ...ll unlock automatically 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 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 door...

Page 35: ...ates 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 be lifte...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...rkraut 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 etc wash with soap and water once the surface has cooled Then rinse and polish with a dry cloth NOTE Do not lift the cooktop Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper operation of the range NOTE For stainles...

Page 38: ...obs 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 OFF position to ensure proper placement Metal parts can be cleaned with soap and water Do not...

Page 39: ...s 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 39 Stainless Steel Surfaces on some models Do not use a steel wool pad it will scratch the surface IMPORTAN...

Page 40: ...n place with 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 P...

Page 41: ... 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 electrical ...

Page 42: ...asic mechanical skills Proper installation 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 Extinguis...

Page 43: ...e range up to 200 F 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 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 betw...

Page 44: ...t 18 0 1 4 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 specific requ...

Page 45: ...o 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 range that supply fresh air for combustion and ventilation are not obstructed by carpeting or woodwork Your range like many other household items is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or...

Page 46: ...etal appliance connector is recommended unless local codes require 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 Instal...

Page 47: ...all 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 models JGBP85 JGBP88 JGBP89 JGBP90 JGBP92 PGB900 PGB908 and PGB910 only See the below section for models PGB916 PGB918 and PGB975 GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS For models PGB916 PGB918 ...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...it and 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 GFCI s 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 possib...

Page 50: ... Home 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 a...

Page 51: ...C Soft blue flames Normal for natural gas B Yellow tips on outer cones Normal for LP gas A Yellow flames Call for service CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER 7 The oven is designed to operate quietly and automatically To operate the oven press the Bake pad and then press the number pads until 350 appears in the display Touch the Start pad After 30 90 seconds the oven burner will ignite and burn until th...

Page 52: ... 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 If lifting is observed gradually reduce air shutter opening until flames are stabilized ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY CONT 8 Air adjust...

Page 53: ...tip standards for all normal conditions The use of this device does not preclude tipping of the range when not properly installed If the Anti Tip device supplied with the range does not fit this application use the universal Anti Tip device WB2X7909 Anti Tip device Slotted head screw Wallplate Approx 20 21 8 Marked edge of range INSTALLING THE ANTI TIP DEVICE CONT Install the sleeve anchor into th...

Page 54: ... Control signals after You forgot to enter a bake Touch the Bake pad and desired temperature entering cooking time temperature or cleaning time or the Self Clean pad and desired clean time or start time Food does not bake or Oven controls improperly set See the Using the upper oven section roast properly in the Shelf position is incorrect See the Using the upper oven section upper oven Incorrect c...

Page 55: ...ted in 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 blo...

Page 56: ...en 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 the ...

Page 57: ...r 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 alignment F...

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Page 60: ...ce of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification After mailing the registration below store this document in a safe place It contains information you will need should you require service Our service number is 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Read your Owner s Manual carefully It will help you operate your new appliance properly Model Number Serial Number E mail Addr...

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Page 62: ...idental 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 range which fails due...

Page 63: ...his appliance Damage caused after delivery Product not accessible to provide required service What Mabe Will Not Cover For The Period Of Mabe Will Replace One Year Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship During this From the date of the limited one year warranty Mabe will also provide free of charge all labor and in home service original purchase to replace th...

Page 64: ...l 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires In Canada call 1 888 261 2133 Parts and Accessories In the U S ge com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Order on line today 24 hours every day or by phone ...