GE Appliances Profile JGB900, Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...orce aim_ 34 Door Rein oval 37 veil Bottom 37 Oven IJght Rep acemeN t 40 ve_ VeN_ts 39 Se P C eam_i m_g 3 3 i Shelves a_d Racks 38 40 Stai_ ess Steel Sm ces 34 Warmi_g Drm_er 38 Write the model and serial numbers here Model Serial You can find them on a lal el on the fl ont ot the range 1 ehind the warming drawer Ins_tal_ation Instructions 41 51 Air Adiustm e_t 50 Anti Tip Device 44 51 C ecki_g gm...

Page 2: ...pplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier ANTI TIP DEVICE All ranges can tip and injury could result Toprevent accidental tipping of the range attach it to the wall by installing the Anti tip device supplied If the Anti tip device supplied with the range...

Page 3: ... fan or hood SAFETY PRECAUtiONS Have the installer show you the location of the range gas shut off valve and how to shut it off if necessary Hme your rang_ installed and properly Plug your range into a 120 voh grounded grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with tim Installation Instructions A W adjusunent and service should be performed only by qualified gv_srang installers or service mc...

Page 4: ...ld be seriously injured For your safety ne er use your appliance for wmlning or heaung the room Nexer wear loose fitting or hanging gat_nents while using the appliance Be carefifl when reaching for items stored in cabinets oxer the range Flammable mamrial could be ignimd if brought ira corrtact with flame or hot oxen suiPaces and may cause sexere bniTrs Do not store flammable mamrials in an oxen a...

Page 5: ...mbination of oils or fats will be used in flTing stir mg ther before heating or as fats meh slowly Use a deep fat them ometer whenexer possible to p_exent ox_rheafing fat beyond the smoMng point Use file least possible amount of fat for effbcfixe shallow or deep tZat flTing Filling the pan mo rid of fht can cause spillox rs when food is added _4 mn flaming foods are under d_e hood turn the fan off...

Page 6: ...ction When the cooktop surfitce is cool use only CERA_ A BRYTE _ Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and tile CERAMA BRYTE _ Cleaning Pad to clean tile cooktop To avoid possible damag_ to tile cooking smiZace do not apply cleaning cream to tile glass surtZace when it is hot After cleaning use a d U clotil or paper towel to remox all cleaning cream residue Read and follow all instructions and waming s on the c...

Page 7: ...n d_e oven follow the manu _acturer s directions Do lot use your ox en to d U newspapers If ox ttteated they can catch rite Use only glass cool ware that is recommended for use in gas ovens Alwws remove the broiler pan flom range as soon as you finish broiling Grease left in the pan can catch fire if oxen is used wifllont removing tile g_ease flom the broiler pan When broiling if meat is mo close ...

Page 8: ...rge 00 FRON1 Oe Extra large burners only Sealed Gas Burners Yore gas range cooktop has fore sealed g_s burners They offer convenience deanabilitv and flexibility to be used in a wide range of cooking applications The smallest bm ner in the right rear position is the simmer bm ne_ This btm_er can be turned down to LOfor a vetw low simmer setting It provides precise cooking pe_tommnce fin delicate f...

Page 9: ...eat distribution Combination metal skillets usually work satisfi_ctofik if they are used with medium heat as the Ill_l n lIil Cttli ei I eCOIl illends Stove Top Grills Do not use stove top grills on veto sealed gas bm nex_ If you use tile stove top grill on tile sealed gas bm nex it will cause incomplem combustion and can result ill expostlx e t Cax bon i lonoxide levels above allowable cmTent sta...

Page 10: ... andentera newsetting O CLEAR OFFPad Touch this pad to cancel ALL veil operations except the clock timer and the waiining drawer settings COOKING TIME Pad Touch this pad and then touch the ntllllber pads to set the alnount of tilne you want your food to cook The oven will shut off when the cooking time has rtm out 0 DELAYSTARTPad Use ahmg with COOKINGTIME or SELFCLEAN pads to set tile oven to star...

Page 11: ...outage If Err appearsin the display youhave tried to set a time or temperatureoutside of the control bruits PressCLEAR OFF and enter a new setting O CLOCKPad Touch this pad before setting the dock O 0 0 COOKINGTIME Pad Touch this pad and then tOtl h tile ntl llber pads to set tile lI O lnt of tiIlle VO l W_lIlt VOILE food to cook The oven will shut off when the cooking time has run out DELAYSTART ...

Page 12: ...ut off Touch the STARTpad to actix _te the no shut off and leaxe the control set in this special features mode Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Selection Youroven control is set to use the Fahrenheit F_ temperatureselections but youmay changethis to use the Celsiusselections Touch the BAKE and BROILHI LO pads at the same time Ira 3 seconds tmti the displa shows SF Touch the BROILHI LO and COOKING...

Page 13: ... tile display shows SE Touch tile CLOCKpad once Tile display will show 12hr If this is tile choice you want touch tile START pad Touch tile CLOCKpad again to change to tile 24 hour military time clock Tile display will show 24ht If this is tile choice you want touch tile START pad Touch tile CLOCKpad again to black out tile clock display Tile display will show OFF If this is tile choice you want t...

Page 14: ...he oven temperature touch the BAKEpad enter the new temperature using the number pads and touch the STARTpad NOTE The CLEAR OFFand COOKING TIME pads are active during the Sabbath feature DC D D 3 DCD D WhenthedisplayshowsD the ovenis setin Sabbath Whenthe displayshowsD C theovenis bakflTg roasting How to Set for Timed Baking Roasting Immediate Start and Automatic Stop Makesurethedockshowsthecorrec...

Page 15: ...OILH tO pads atthe same time tmtil the display shows SE q the DELAYSTART pad tmfil 12shdn or no shdn al l eax_ in the displa 12shdn indicates that the oven will automaticallv turn off after 12 hom_ tie shdti indicates that the oven will not automatically tm n off Touch the START pad NOTE If apoweroutage occurred whiletheoven wasinSabbath theovenwill automatically turnoff andstayoff evenwhenthepowe...

Page 16: ...om the oxen and fl esh air to the oxen burner be mfinterrupted Avoid touching the xent o enings OF neai bv StlYIilces hlYIng o_ en or broiler operation they may become hot Handles of potsandpansonthecooktop may become hot if lefttoocloseto thevent Do not leaveplastic or flammablertemson the cooktop they may melt or rgniteif left too close to the vent Do not leave dosed contarberson thecooktop Thep...

Page 17: ...i r it To preheat set the oven at the correct temperature Preheating is necessary when convection baking and f or good results when baking cakes cookies i asnT and breads Forovens withoutapreheatindicator lightor tone preheat10minutes Baking results will be better if baking i ans aI e centei ed in the oven as much as possible Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven If you need to...

Page 18: ...oisoning organisms may survive Source RarU Safe Food Book YourKitchen Medium Guide USDARoy June 1985 Well Done Chicken The oven has 5 shelf positions LobsterTails FishFillets HamSlices 3recooked Pork Chops Well Done LambChops Medium Well Done Medium Well Done Qnantityand orThickness 1 2 lb about 8 tbin slices 1 lb 4patties 1 2 to 3 4 thick 1 thick 1 to 11 L Ibs 1Vz tldck 2 to 21 L Ibs 1 whole 2 to...

Page 19: ...lay The ma_mum time that can be entered in minutes is 59 Times more than 59 minutes should be changed to hom_ and minutes For example to enter 90 mimKes as hem 30 minutes touch I 3andO in that or le_ If youmakeamistake presstheKITCHENTIMER ON OFF padandbeginagain Touch the START pad _M ter I ressin the STARTpad SET disappears this tells you the time is cotmting down although the display does not c...

Page 20: ...g after the ovehl tIhrns off D D DQK DCDCD D D D Z D Z QCDCD D D DCD D How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop Theoven will turnon at the time ofdayyou set cook aspecific length of time andthenturn offautornatleallF Make sure die clock shows die correct time of dat Touch the BAKEpad Touch the nm nber pads to set tile desired o eIl tehTIpeF tt IP Touch the COOKING TIMEpad NOTE Ifyour recipe r...

Page 21: ...le Insert the probe into the center of dishes Stlch as Illeat loat or casseroles Insert the probe into the meatiest part of the inner thigh fi om below and parallel to the leg of a whole turkey How to Set the Oven For Cooking When Using the Probe Insert the probe into the fi od Plug the probe into the outlet in the oxen Make sure it s pushed all the way in Close the oxen loo_ Touch the PROBE pad T...

Page 22: ...air will be circulamd over and around the fi od being roasted The heated air seals in juices quickly fl r a moist and tender product while at the same time creadng a rich golden brown exteri m Grid J Br0iierpan Roasts orpoultryshouldbecooked onshelf position A When vou are convection roasting it is important that you use the broiler pan and grid fi r best convection roasting results The pan is use...

Page 23: ...ONVECTION ROAST pa d Touch tile munber pads to set tile desired oxen temi erature Touch the START pad When the oven stnrts to heat the changing temi eramre starting at 100 E will be displayed When the oven reaches the temi eramre you set 3 beeps will sound Touch the CLEAR OFFpad when finished To cham e _ the oven temperature touch the CONVECTION BAKE or CONVECTIONROAST pad and then tile number pad...

Page 24: ...tuntiltheoven hascoofecL Donot storetheprobein theoven NOTE If theprobeis removed fromthefoodbeforethe finaltemperature is reached a tonewill sound andthedisplay w flashuntil theprobeis removed fromtheoven Youw heara fanwhilecooklbg withthis feature Thefanwill stopwhenthedooris opened buttheheatwill not turnoff You canusethe tlYner eventhoughyoucannot usetimedovenoperations whifeusingtheprobe To c...

Page 25: ... Ibs Medium 17 20 325 F 160 F Well 20 24 325 F 170 F Boneless 3to 5 Ibs Medium 17 20 325 F 160 F Well 20 24 325 F 170 F Seafood Fish whole 3to 5 Ibs 30 40total 400 F Lobster Tails 6to 8 oz each 20 25total 350 F Poultry Whole Chicken 2 to 3 Ibs 24 26 350 F 180 185 F Cornish HensUnstuffed 1to 1 Ibs 50 55total 350 F 180 185 F Cornish HensStuffed 1to 1 Ibs 55 60total 350 F 180 185 F Duckling 4to 5 Ibs...

Page 26: ...CLEAR OFFpad to clear the display if necessa U Remove the tbod fi om the o_en Remembel e_en though the o_en turns off automaticall fbod left ill the o_en Mll continue cooking after the AeI t l ns Off 26 How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop The ovenwill turnonat thetimeof dayyouset cookfora specific lengthof timeandthenturnoff automatically Make sure tile dock sho_ _ the correct time of da...

Page 27: ...e number pads tile same wa you read them For example 5 to change tile oxen temperature 1 F touch I and 5 X_qmn you haxe made tile a justment touch the START pad to go back to tile time of day display Use yore oxen as vo i Wotlld noli allv NOTE Thethermostat adjustment for Baking will alsoaffectConvection Baking or Convection Roasting Thetype ofmargarine will affect baking performanc Most recipes f...

Page 28: ...O use iIl tile o_en _ Use the side handle edges to lift the pan in and out of the h _J_r ff r ease of cleaning Do not put liquid or _ter in file _mning p_m Rack on somemodels _ For use in the _mmfing dl awer I l Do not use in tile o_en Rack will fit fl om front to back Preheat wifl the rock in place Using the rock allox_sfor double stackin _ if items 28 When Using the Warming Drawer The _mmfing br...

Page 29: ... 2 Chicken fried 3 Eggs scrambled 2 Fish 3 Gra W sauces 3 Ham 3 Muffins 2 Onionrings 3 Pies 1 Pizza 3 Potatoes baked 3 Potatoes mashed 2 TortillaChips 1 CAUtiON Do not keep food in the warming drawer for more than two hours ToCrisp Stale Items Place food in lo_si led dishes or pans Preheat on I setting Check crispness alier 45 illintltes Add time as needed To Warm Serving Bowls and Plates To w mn ...

Page 30: ...otice it becoming worn or fl ayed replace it _ l e up any heavy spillove_ on the oven bo olIl Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place and the oven light is off IMPORTAN The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the tirades given off during the sell cleaning cycle of a W range Move birds to another well ventilated I OOI 1 i Z Q DO D D DQD How to Set the Oven for Clean g Touch the S...

Page 31: ...eratm e and the LOCKEDDOOR light goes off _ _en the LOCKEDDOOR light is off open the doox After a Clean Cycle You may notice some white ash in the oxen _ pe it up with a damp cloth alter the o_ en cools Ifwhitespotsremain remove themwithasoap filledsteel wool padandrinsethoroughly witha whegar andwatermlkture These deposits are usuall a salt residue that cannot be remoxed b_ the clean cxcle If the...

Page 32: ...r cab 3urnel neau _j Electrode Burner base Sealed Burner Assemblies Turn all controls OFF befin e removing the burner pm_s The burner grams caps and burner heads can be lifted off making them easv to clean The burner lx_ses and electrodes are not rein ox d le CAUTION Do not operate the cooktop without all burner parts and grates in place _ Electrode _l_en one burner is turned to LITE all the bume_...

Page 33: ...en cool To renlove burned on food soak the burner heads in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water for 20 30 II iIltltes _or iiloi e sttlbboril stains use a toothbrush After cleaning Before putting the burner caps and heads back shake out excess water and then dry them thoroughly by setting in a warm oven for 30 minutes NOTE Do not usesteel wool or scounbgpowders to clean the burnersor e...

Page 34: ...ose their shine regardless ot the best care you can give them This is due to their continual exposure to high temperatures You will notice this sooner with lighter color grates NOTE Do not clean thegrates in a self cleaning oven CooktopSurface onporcelain cooktop models To avoid damaging tile porcelain enamel surtilce of tile cooktop and to prevent it from becoming dull clean up spills right away ...

Page 35: ...may occurif youusescrub padsotherthanthose recommende_ _Mlow tile cooktop to cool Remove tile bm ner t rates Spread a few drops of CEILBdV A BRYTE Ceramic 2ookto I Cleaner to tile entire burned residue area Using tile included CEILQMA BRYTE _ Cleaning Pad fi r Ceramic Cooktoi s rub tile residue area applying pressm e as needed If anT residue remains repeat tile steps listed above as needed For add...

Page 36: ...I_ m ti t b e s I_ fi_c e of t b e co _k t _p has cooled Weadm_g m_ ovel_ mkt a Jse a sim_g e edge _zor blade Don t I_se d_e sm ii_ce m_its agaim_ m_ti a of t _e residl_e b_s been complete re _ V ed emmic Cooktop Scraper to move the spill to _t _oo area o _ the cooktop NOTE fpittingorindentation in fete glasssurface hasalreadyoccurred thecooktop glasswill haveto bereplacedb thiscase service will b...

Page 37: ...f the do m Spillage of marinades fl uitj uices tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately When the stli3 ice is cool clean and rinse Do not use oven cleane_ cleansing i owde_ or hm_h abrasixes on the mtside of the d o_ Oven Bottom The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish To make cleaning easier protect the oven bottom fl om ...

Page 38: ... disconnectthe range electrical power suppiyat the househoiddistribution panel by remowbgthe fuse orswitch bg off the circuit breaker Make sure the warming drawer heating elementis cool Most cleaning can be done with the drawer in place Howe_eL the drmver may be remo ed if fln ther cleaning is needed Use soap and wam_ water to thoroughly clean To remove the drawer Pull the drawer straight out tmti...

Page 39: ...hestem Lower Control Panel Front Manifold Panel and Knobs It s a good idea to wipe tile control panel alter each tlse of tile oven Use a damp cloth to clean or iJnse For cleaning tlse mild soap and water or a 50 50 solution el vinegar and warn1 For rinsing use clean wateI Polish dry with a soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleansei5 strong liquid cleanei_ plastic scouring pads or oven cleanei_ on til...

Page 40: ...e Wire cover holder Oven Light Replacement CAUTION Before rep ac_bg goa ovenh htbuib disconnect thee ectncai powerto therange at the mainfuseorckcuitbreaker pane Besuretoiet the h htcoverandbuibcoolcompiete y The oven light bulb is covered with a remox_fl le glass cover that is held in place with a bail shaped wire Remove the oven dora if desired to reach cover easily To remove _ Hold a hand trade...

Page 41: ... im_ce after i_sta atitm is completed Note to Consumer Keep tiffs Owl_er s Ma ma am I_sta ati m J_str_cti ms for i_ma e Ye eYe_ ce Note This app ia_lce midst be _ro _er v grom_ded Servicer The electrical diag_ m_ is i_ a_ era elope attached to the back of the rm_ge 0 Skill level Insta ati m of this al p ia_ce retpdres basic mecha_ica skills Proper ilista atitm is die respo_sibi ity of the i _ stal...

Page 42: ...id pladng cabinets above the range To reduce the hazard caused by reaching over the open flalnes of operating burnels install a ventilation hood over the range that projects fi rward at least 5 beyond the fl ont of the cabinets Tile ventilating hood Inust be constructed of sheet inetal not less than 0 0192 thick Install above the cooktop with a clearance of not less than 1 4 between the hood and t...

Page 43: ...uirements The range may be placed with 0 clearance flush at the back wall Minimum to cabinets on either side of the range _ 3 Minimum to 18 wall an either side I I I 30 30 Minimum Maximum depth for cabinets above countertops 13 Front edge of the range side panel forward from cabinet 1 4 _ _ J To cabinets below cooktop and atthe range back Depth with door closed includes door handle 30 I 293 _l _ _...

Page 44: ...ON Do not locate the rmlge where it may be subject to strong drafts Any openings in the floor or wall behind the rm_ge should be sealed Make sure the openings around the base of the range that supply fresh air for combustion m_d ventilation axe not obstructed by carpeting or woodwork Your range like ulany other household itenis is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vi...

Page 45: ...Never use an old connector when installing a new range If tile hard piping method is used you must carefully align tile pipe the range cannot be moved alter 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 lille shut off wflve ill the gas lille ill an easily accessed location out...

Page 46: ...flush range installation with through the wall connection of pipe stub shut off valve and rear wall 120Voutlet Shortest connection from hard 2n pipe stub location to range hookup This area allows for flush range installation with through the floor connection of pipe stub shut off valve 46 ...

Page 47: ...ocation of the gas shut off valve t I I I Adapter I 1 2 or 3 4 Gas Flex connector 6ft max Adapter Gas shut oft valve RIGID PIPE HOOKUP Installer Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut off valve Range I i 90 Elbow provided _ __ 90 Elbow Union_ Black iron pipe Union 1 2 or 3 4 Gas pipe __ Nipple Gas shut off valve 47 ...

Page 48: ...devices that sense leakage of current in a circuit and automatically switch off power when a threshold leakage level is detected These devices must be manually reset bv the consumer The National Electrical Code requires the use of GFCI s in kitchen receptacles installed to serve countertop surfaces Pertormance of the range will not be atti_cted if operated on a GFCI protected circuit but occasiona...

Page 49: ... Ignition Models Select a top bm ner knob and simultaneously push in and tm n to LITE position You will hear a clicking sotmd indicating proper operation of the spark module Once the air has been purged fl om the supply lines burners should light within 4 seconds After burner lights rotate knob out of the LITE position Try each bm ner in succession tmtil all bm ners have been checked Quafity of Fl...

Page 50: ...lt oft bm ner ports If lilting is observed gradually reduce air shutter opening until flames are stabilized ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY CONT Oven To remove the oven bottom A Remove the knurled screws holding down rear of the o _en bottom B rasp the oxen bottom at finger slots on each side C i ilt the rear of the oven bottom enough to clear the lip of the range...

Page 51: ... at an angle of 20 degrees from the horizontal A nail or awl may be used if a drill is not axailable Mount the Anti Tip dexice with the screw proxided For ceulen or concrete constitlction_ VOtl will need a 1 4 x 1 lag bolt and a 1 2 O D sleeve anchm which are not provided Drill the recommended size hole for the hardware INSTALLING THE ANTI TIP DEVICE CONT Wallboard Back of range screw Install the ...

Page 52: ...or section and look for the gas shut off lever at the back moving of the r mge Follow the directions in box A or B that match your regulator type What To Do Scratches mayappear as cracks oncooktop glasssurface Areas of discoloration on the glass cooktop surface Incorrect demfing methods being used Cookware with rough bottoms being used or coarse partides salt or sand were between the cookwaxe and ...

Page 53: ...set Make sure you touch the BROIL HI LO pad broil properly Oven door not closed See tl_e Using the oven section Improper shelf position See the Broiling Guide being used Food being cooked in a hot pan Use the broiling pan and grid that came with v_ tu range Make sure it ix cool CookwaJee not suited for broiling Use the broiling l aU and grid that came with your range Alumhmm foil used on the See t...

Page 54: ...vily soiled Clean up hen T Slfillovers before starting the clean cycle Heavily soiled ovens may need to sel6clean again or fin a h nger l eriod of time LOCKDOOR flashes The self clean cycle has been lose the oven door in the display selected but the door is not closed LOCKED DOOR light The oven door is locked Touch the CLEAR OFF land Allow the oven to cool is on when yon want because the temperatu...

Page 55: ...els The convection fan may turn on This is normal The convection tim will mn until the and off automatically flmction is over or the door is ollened Convection fan not Preheat temperature Fan will start automatically once the preheat working some models not reached teml eratul e is reached Drawer does not slide The drawer is out of afignment Fully extend the drawer and push it 111the way in smooth...

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Page 62: ...lation delivery or maJntenm_ce Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commerciaJly Damage to the glass cooktop caused by ha_lened spills of sugaxy materials or melted plastic that axe not clemled accordhlg to the directions in the Owner s Mmmal Damage to the glass cooktop caused by use of cleaners other thml the recommended clemthlg cream...

Page 63: ...oktop and the porcelain edge Dining this limited additional four year warranty you will be responsible fin any labor or in home service N Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product hnproper h_staJlation delivery or maintenance Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other thma the intended purpose or used commerciaJly Damage to the glass cooktop caused by har...

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