GE Appliances Profile JGB920, Owner'S Manual & Installation Instructions

Page 1: ... Cleaning 30 31 Shelves 40 Stainless Steel Surfaces 34 Warming Drawer 38 Installation Instructions 41 51 Air Adjustment 50 Anti Tip Device 44 51 Checking Burner Ignition 49 Connecting the Range to Gas 45 47 Dimensions and Clearances 43 Electrical Connections 48 49 Leveling the Range 50 LP 51 Troubleshooting Tips 52 55 Accessories 56 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Product Registration...

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: ...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 p...

Page 4: ...anging garments while using the appliance Be careful when reaching for items stored in cabinets over 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 storage drawer a warming drawer or near a cooktop Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable ...

Page 5: ... closed containers which may cause them to burst If a combination of oils or fats 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 ad...

Page 6: ... as sharp instruments rings or other jewelry and rivets on clothing Do not operate the cooktop if the glass is broken Spillovers or cleaning solution may penetrate a broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock Contact a qualified technician immediately should your glass cooktop surface become broken Never use the glass cooktop surface as a cutting board Do not place or store items that ca...

Page 7: ...faces of the door or oven walls The lowest position is not designed to slide Do not heat unopened food containers Pressure could build up and the container could burst causing an injury Never use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom Improper use of foil could start a fire and result in high carbon monoxide Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven except as described in this manual Misuse cou...

Page 8: ...t 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 four sealed gas burners They offer convenience cleanability and flexibility to b...

Page 9: ...he 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 lids when cooking with minimum amo...

Page 10: ...rature outside of the control s limits Press CLEAR OFF and enter a new setting CLEAR OFF Pad Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven operations except the clock timer and the warming drawer settings COOKING TIME Pad Touch this pad 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 DELAY START Pad Use along with COO...

Page 11: ...ash in the display when there has been a power outage If Err appears in the display you have tried to set a time or temperature outside of the control s limits Press CLEAR OFF and enter a new setting CLOCK Pad Touch this pad before setting the clock COOKING TIME Pad Touch this pad 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 co...

Page 12: ...t 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 Oven Light Touch the OVEN LIGHT pad on the upper control panel to turn the light on or off On some models the OVEN LIGHT swi...

Page 13: ... For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone preheat 10 minutes 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 Aluminum ...

Page 14: ...ps 2 1 2 thick 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 Oven for Broiling Place the meat or fish on the broiler grid in the broiler pan Follow suggested shelf positions in the Broiling Guide The oven door must be closed during b...

Page 15: ... setting on the timer is 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 KITCH...

Page 16: ...gh 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 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 Touch the BAKE pad Touch the number pads to set the desired oven temperature Touch ...

Page 17: ...obe 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 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 the way in Close the oven door Touch the PROBE pad Touch the number pads ...

Page 18: ...or Roasts or poultry should be cooked on shelf position A When you are convection roasting it is important that you use the 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 shelf in shelf position A Place the grid on the broiler pan In a convection oven a fan circulates hot air over under and ...

Page 19: ... CONVECTION BAKE or CONVECTION ROAST pad Touch the number pads to set the desired oven temperature Touch the START pad 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 beeps will...

Page 20: ...to heat the word LO will be in the display 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 t...

Page 21: ...25 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 1 to 11...

Page 22: ...ill sound Touch 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 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 clo...

Page 23: ...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 Touc...

Page 24: ...s Your control will allow you to lock out the touch pads so they cannot be activated when touched or cleaning the 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 ...

Page 25: ... pad enter the new temperature using the number pads and touch the START pad NOTE The CLEAR OFF and 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 the ...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...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 as bu...

Page 28: ...g drawer only Do not use in the oven Use the side handle edges to lift the pan in and out of the drawer for ease of cleaning Do not put liquid or water in the warming pan 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 d...

Page 29: ...eep 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 needed To Wa...

Page 30: ...ecoming worn or frayed replace it Wipe up any heavy spillovers on the oven bottom Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place and the oven light is off IMPORTANT The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any range Move birds to another well ventilated room Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Touch...

Page 31: ...ock temperature and the LOCKED DOOR light goes off When the LOCKED DOOR light is off open the door After a Clean Cycle You may notice some white ash in the oven Wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools If white spots remain remove them with a soap filled scouring pad and rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by t...

Page 32: ...mer Support 32 Sealed Burner Assemblies Turn all controls OFF before removing the burner parts The burner grates caps and burner heads can be lifted off making them easy to clean The burner bases and electrodes are not removable CAUTION Do not operate the cooktop without all burner parts and grates in place When one burner is turned to LITE all the burners spark Do not attempt to disassemble or cl...

Page 33: ...ter and then dry them thoroughly by setting in a warm oven for 30 minutes NOTE Do not use steel wool or scouring powders to clean the burners or electrodes This can damage the burners and electrically short the electrodes Replacement The top sides of the Right Front Right Rear and Left Front burner heads are marked with the letters RF RR and LF respectively to aid reassembly NOTE Before removing t...

Page 34: ...nual exposure to high temperatures You will notice this sooner with lighter color grates NOTE Do not clean the grates in a self cleaning oven Cooktop Surface on porcelain cooktop models 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 c...

Page 35: ...ops rub the residue area applying pressure as needed If any residue remains repeat the steps listed above as needed For additional protection after all residue has been removed polish the entire surface with CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and a paper towel The CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Scraper and all recommended supplies are available through our Parts Center See instructions under To Or...

Page 36: ...r and the cooktop scraper please call our toll free number National Parts Center 800 626 2002 U S 888 261 3055 Canada CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner WX10X300 CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Scraper WX10X0302 Kit WB64X5027 Kit includes cream and razor scraper CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pads for Ceramic Cooktops WX10X350 To Order Parts Cleaning the glass cooktop on some models Operating Instructions S...

Page 37: ...ner Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water with a soap filled or plastic scouring pad If food has burned on sprinkle the grid with detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth Soaking the pan will remove burned on foods The broiler pan and grid may be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in a dishwasher Do not ...

Page 38: ... clean To remove the drawer Pull the drawer straight out until it stops Press the left rail release up and press the right rail release down while pulling the 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 S...

Page 39: ...Lower Control Panel Front Manifold Panel and Knobs It s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use of the oven Use a damp cloth to clean or rinse For cleaning use mild soap and water or a 50 50 solution of vinegar and water For rinsing use clean water Polish dry with a soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleansers strong liquid cleaners plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control pa...

Page 40: ...power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely The oven light bulb is covered with a removable glass cover that is held in 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 w...

Page 41: ...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 42: ... the 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 b...

Page 43: ...ward from cabinet 18 0 1 4 Minimum to cabinets on either side of the range 36 473 4 Depth with door open 46 3 4 Height 43 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...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...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 46: ... OUTLET LOCATIONS 9 30 2 4 4 24 13 141 2 21 2 3 61 2 Recommended 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 ...

Page 47: ...Pressure 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 lo...

Page 48: ...ircuit 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 po...

Page 49: ...gnition Models Select a top burner knob and simultaneously push in and turn to LITE position You will hear a clicking sound indicating proper operation of the spark module Once the air has been purged from the supply lines burners should light within 4 seconds After burner lights rotate knob out of the LITE position Try each burner in succession until all burners have been checked Quality of Flame...

Page 50: ...ames 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 7 Air ad...

Page 51: ...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 9 Install the sleeve anchor into ...

Page 52: ...s may appear Incorrect cleaning Scratches are not removable Tiny scratches will become as cracks on cooktop methods being used less visible in time as a result of cleaning glass surface Cookware with rough bottoms To avoid scratches use the recommended cleaning being used or coarse particles procedures Make sure bottoms of cookware are clean salt or sand were between before use and use cookware wi...

Page 53: ... Food does not Oven controls improperly set Make sure you touch the BROIL HI LO pad broil properly Oven door not closed See the 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 your range Make sure it is cool Cookware not suited for broiling Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your ...

Page 54: ...ven section clean cycle Oven was heavily soiled Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean cycle Heavily soiled ovens may need to self clean again or for a longer period of time LOCK DOOR flashes The self clean cycle has been Close 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 pad Allow the oven to cool is on...

Page 55: ...This is temporary around the inside of the oven is normal 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 re...

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Page 58: ...nd 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 Address 58 G...

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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: ... fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance Damage caused after delivery What Camco Will Not Cover For The Period Of Camco 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 full one year warranty Camco will also provide free of charge all labor and in...

Page 64: ...ect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 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 www GEAppliances com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are ...