GE JG5P34, Use And Care & Installation Manual

Page 1: ... 8 ElectricIgnition 8 Care and Cleaning 28 33 Broiler Pan and Rack 3 1 Burner Assembly 28 29 Cooktop 30 33 Door Removal 3 1 Oven Bottom 30 Oven Vents 33 Self Cleaning Instructions 24 27 Storage Drawer 32 Problem Solver 49 50 Thermostat Adjustment DoItYourself 19 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 preparation 34 48 AirAdjustment 42 Flame Size 9 41 48 Flooring Under the Range 36 Insta...

Page 2: ...the information in this guide is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call ...

Page 3: ...e Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage on standing pilot modeis and poor air circulation Be sure aIl packing materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packing material ignite Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a quatified service technician or installer for the type of gas...

Page 4: ... position on electric ignition models or the HI position on standing pilot models when igniting the top burners and make sure the burners have ignited Never leave the surface burners unattended at high ffame settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire Adjust the top burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware Excessive flame is hazardou...

Page 5: ...ay from the range when opening the door of a hot oven The hot air and steam that escapes can cause burns to hands face and eyes Keep the oven free from grease buildup PuUng out the shelf to the she stop is a convenience in lifting heavy foods It is aho a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls The lowest position R is not designed to slide Do not heat unopened...

Page 6: ...atures and appearance may vary JGBP26 JGBP31 JGBP34 JGBP35 JGBP38 Sealed Burners Burner Cap L ad on models Q Burner Base Standard Twin Burners I 6 Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surface burners shown above ...

Page 7: ...28 30 9 Fluorescent Surface Light 3 13 10 Oven Control Clock and Timer 11 12 15 17 20 22 2627 11 Oven Vents 4 5 14 33 12 Cooktop 4 5 14 30 33 13 Surface Light Switch on some models 13 14 Surface Burner Control Knobs 4 8 9 32 15 Oven Door Latch use for self cleaning cycle only 16 Oven Shelves with Stop Locks easily removed or repositioned on shelf supports 17 Oven Shelf Supports Shelf positions for...

Page 8: ... a magnet Heat is produced by a magnetic circuit between the coil and the pan Heats up right away and changes heat settings right away like a gas cooktop After turning the control off the glass cooktop is hot from the heat of the pan but cooking stops right away Heats by direct contact with the pan and by heating the air under the pan For best cooking results use good quality pans Electric coils a...

Page 9: ...ge they should be used at all times t l 1111 Make sure all grates on the range are in place will hear a little clicking before using any burner noise the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner P After Lighting a Burner After the burner ignites turn the knob to adjust the Do not operate a burner for an extended period of flame size time without cookware on the grate The finish on the Check...

Page 10: ...perties and is usually combined with copper aluminum or other metals for improved heat distribution Combination metal skillets usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the manufacturer recommends StOVe Top Grills on models with sealed burners Do not use stove top grills on your sealed gas burners If you use the stove top grill on the sealed gas burner it will cause incomple...

Page 11: ...10 CLEAN Press this pad to select self cleaning function See the Operating the Self Cleanin Oven section 11 COOK TIME Press this pad for Timed Baking operations 12 STOP TIME Use this pad along with the COOK TIME or CLEAN pad to set the oven to start automatically at a time you select 13 CLOCK To set the clock first press the CLOCK pad Then press the Increaser DECREASE pad to change the time of day...

Page 12: ...To Reset the Timer To Cancel the Timer If TIMER is displayed press the INCREASE or Press and hold the TIMER pad until the word DECREASE pad until desired time is reached TIMER disappears from the display If TIMER is not displayed press the TIMER pad first then follow the instructions above to set the timer End of Cycle Tone Display Messages The end of cycle tone is a series of three beeps If door ...

Page 13: ...ven temperature controlled Power Outage CAUTION Do not make any attempt to operate the electric ignition oven during an electrical power failure The oven or broiler cannot be lit during a power failure Gas will not flow unless the glow bar is hot 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 Oven Moisture As your oven heats...

Page 14: ...op before coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing food from them or placing food on them When placing cookware on a shelf pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf support Place the cookware on the shelf then slide the shelf back into the oven This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven To remove a shelf from the oven pull it toward you tilt the front end upw...

Page 15: ...REASE or DECREASE pad to get the new temperature Oven Shelves Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the desired locations while the oven is cool The correct shelf position depends on the kind of food and the browning desired As a general rule place most foods in the middle of the oven on Type of Food Shelf Position I I Angel food cake A Biscuitsormuffins B or C I 1 Cookies or cupcakes B or C I I I ...

Page 16: ...food Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the walls or the door of the oven For best results use only one cookie sheet in the oven at a time Pies Cakes For best results bake pies in dark rough or dull pans When baking cakes warped or bent pans will cause to produce a browner crisper crust Frozen pies in foil uneven baking results and poorly shaped products pans should be placed on an...

Page 17: ...f time At the end of Cook Time the oven will turn off automatically 1 Press the COOK TIME pad 2 Press the INCREASE pad until the desired length of baking time appears in the display 3 Press the BAKE pad 4 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired temperature is displayed An attention tone will occur if step 3 is not done The oven will start automatically The word ON and 100 will be disp...

Page 18: ...s 2 00 and the Cook Time is 3 hours Adding 3 hours to the time of day equals 5 00 4 Change the Stop Time from 5 00 to 7 00 by pressing the INCREASE pad until 7 00 appears in the display 5 press the BAKE pad u BAKE 6 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until 7 325 is displayed At 4 00 the oven will turn on automatically The word ON and 100 will be displayed The Cook Time will begin to count down As ...

Page 19: ...ose found in grocery stores to check the temperature setting of your new oven These thermometers may vary 20 0 degrees 2 Select an oven temperature between 500 F and 550 F 3 Immediately before the BAKE indicator stops flashing press and hold the BAKE pad for about 4 seconds The display will change to the oven adjustment display 4 The oven temperature can be adjusted up to 35 F hotter or 35 F coole...

Page 20: ...for small size roast 3 to 5 lbs and at R position for larger roasts L The oven will start automatically The word ON and 100 will be displayed As the oven heats up i the display will show the changing temperature When the oven reaches the temperature you set a tone will sound Yq n 5 Press the CLEAWOFF pad when cm roasting is finished and then remove 2 Check the weight of the meat Place the meat fat...

Page 21: ...n does not cook evenly additional time 15 minutes per pound for roasts under Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked 5 pounds more time for larger roasts successfully without thawing Follow directions given on package label TvDe Meat Tender cuts rib high quality sirloin tip rump or top round Oven Temperature 325 I Lamb leg or bone in shoulder 325 Veal shoulder leg or loin Pork loin rib or sho...

Page 22: ... and then the DECREASE pad once 7 When broiling is completed press the CLEAWOFF pad Serve the food immediately and leave the pan outside the oven to cool during the meal for easiest cleaning Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler rack However you must mold the foil tightly to the rack and cut slits in it just like the rack Without the slits the foil wil...

Page 23: ...Up to 8 patties take about same time Beef Steaks Rare Medium Well Done 1 inch thick 1 to 1X lbs B B B 9 12 13 7 5 6 8 9 6 7 l 12 1618 25 30 Steaks less than 1 inch thick cook through before browning Pan frying is recommended Slash fat Rare Medium Well Done 1 inch thick 2 to 2Z lbs B B B 10 12 15 25 I I Chicken 1 whole B 30 35 2 to 2X lbs Reduce times about 5 to 10 minutes per side for cut up chick...

Page 24: ...e detergent and hot water or a soap filled steel wool pad Rinse well with a vinegar and water solution This will help prevent a brown residue from forming when the oven is heated Buff these areas with a dry cloth Do not clean the gasket Clean the top sides and outside front of the oven door with soap and water Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place Do...

Page 25: ...e later the door latch handle will be locked in position It will not be possible to open the oven door until the LOCK light goes off and the oven has cooled below locking temperature 5 When the LOCK light is off slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go and open the door To Stop a Clean Cycle Press the CLEAWO pad This will stop the cleaning cycle but you will not be able to open the ...

Page 26: ...lean Time to the time of day In this example the time of day is 7 00 and the Clean Time is 4 hours Adding 4 hours to the time of day equals 11 00 7 Change the Stop Time from 11 00 to 1 00 by pressing the INCREASE pad until 1 00 appears in the display The words DELAY CLEAN will also appear in the display The self clean cycle will automatically begin at 9 00 and finish at 1 00 The word ON will appea...

Page 27: ...ny odor during the cleaning A Yes there will bean odor during the first few cleanings Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause a strong odor when cleaning Q What causes the hair like lines on the enameled surface of my oven A This is a normal condition resulting from heating and cooling during cleaning These lines do not affect how your oven performs Q Why do I have ash left in my oven ...

Page 28: ...lectrode spark igniter is exposed When one burner is turned to LITE all the bume spark Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on An electric shock may result which could cause you to knock over hot cookware Burner Caps on sealed burners only Burner Base on sealed burners only Lift off when cool Wash burner caps in The burner base the part of the hot soapy ...

Page 29: ...d twin burners the cooktop lifts up for easy access Turn all controls OFF before removing burner parts and drip pans if so equipped The burner grates caps burner heads and drip pans if so equipped can be lifted off making them easy to clean The holes in the surface burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and an even unhampered flame You should clean the surface bu...

Page 30: ... 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 smatterings etc wash with soap and water once the surface has cooled Then rinse and polish with a dry c...

Page 31: ...e door you should have it replaced Inside Gasket Gasket Outside Gasket I Outside of the door Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven door Rinse well You may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of the door Spillage of marinades fruit juices tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up im...

Page 32: ... dry with a soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleansers strong liquid cleaners plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control panel they will damage the finish A 50 50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning To remove a knob pull it straight off the stem If knob g n is difficult to remove place a towel or dishcloth between the knob and ...

Page 33: ...eaning under the cooktop with hot soapy water and a clean cloth lower the cooktop Be careful not to pin ch your fingers Removable Mck Panel on some models The kick panel may be removed for cleaning under To replace insert the two the range slots at the bottom of the panel To remove lift up the bottom of the panel slightly to disengage the panel from the tabs at the base of the range Pull the botto...

Page 34: ...de and the Installation Instructions for future use is appfiance must be properly grounded WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this guide For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency manufacturer deder or the gas supplier UTION Do not attempt to operate the oven of this rang...

Page 35: ...ppliance Clearance between the cooking surface and the ventilation hood surface MUST NE R BE mSS THAN 24 INCHES EXCEPTION Installation of a listed microwave oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall conform to the installation instructions packed with that appliance If cabinets are placed above the range allow a minimum clearance of 30 between the cooking surface and the bottom of unprotect...

Page 36: ...er than the floor covering This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LO TION Depending on your range you ll find the model and serial numbers on a label on the front frame of the range behind the storage drawer kick panel or broiler drawer TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers Pencil and ruler Two pipe wrenches one for backup 1 open ...

Page 37: ...he range to the gas supply line should have an I D of 1 2 and be 5 feet in length for ease of installation In Canada flexible connectors must be single wall metal connectors no longer than 6 feet in length CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS Shut off the main gas supply valve before disconnecting the old range and leave it off until new hook up has been completed Don t forget to relight the pilot on other ga...

Page 38: ...l Gas Shut off Valve Rigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burne Q Pressure o Regu ator 90 Elbow s ll a p provided t T 90 Elbow Nipple Union Black Iron Pipe B Union t 9 Nipple Fz i Gas Shut off Valve Flexible Connector and Rigid Pipe Hookups br Modeh Equipped with Standard Twin Burners fi AdaT9Ni eu7 w 9 w m pe 0 n Black Iron Pipe 8 Union Manifold Pipe Adapter n Nipple 38 ...

Page 39: ...ng men using test pressures of 1 2 psig or less to test the gas supply system simply isolate the range from the gas supply system by closing the individual shut off valve ELECTRIUL CONNECTIONS on some models Electrical Requirement 12 volt 60 Hertz properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15 amp or 20amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse Extension Cord Cautions Because of potential safety h...

Page 40: ...receptacle is grounded through the house wiring The customer should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded Usage Situations where Appliace Power Cord be Disconnected Frequen Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapt...

Page 41: ...ral gas If burner flames look like A call for service Normal burner flames should look like B or C depending on the type of gas you use With LP gas some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER The oven is designed to operate quietly and automatically To operate the oven press the B pad and then press the INCNASE pad until 350 appears in the display After 3090 seconds ...

Page 42: ... properly remove the oven bottom and the burner baffle on some models see below Flames should have approximately 1 blue cones and if range is supplied with natural gas should burn with no yellow tipping with most LPgas small yellow tips at the end of outer cones are normal Flames should not lift off burner ports H lifting is observed gradudly reduce air shutter opening until flames are stabilized ...

Page 43: ...clude 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 02X7909 1 Mark the wall where the HGHT EDGE of the range is to be located Be sure to allow for the cou tertop overhang if you intend to install the range next to cabinets 2 hcate the outside edge of the device 2 toward the center of t...

Page 44: ...over On some models you may have to remove an access cover also For models equipped with stindard twin burners remove the cooktop and locate the pressure regulator at right rear of range n 2 Follow the directions in A or B that match your regulator type Standard Twin Burner Models models with lift up cooktop NAT LP Cap Cap Flow Range closed WN TO OPEN If it is this regulator 1 Use a coin to remove...

Page 45: ...p when removing spud to prevent the aluminum from tisting 4 Install or lce spuds according to one of the following diagrams sqe or for LP gas or natural gas depending on which you are converting to orifice Spuds forconvetiingto LpG s LP otilce spuds are in a small plastic bag packed with this Use and Care Guide LP otilce spuds have a 2 digit number and the letter L on one side Each orifice spud wi...

Page 46: ...n with the tube over the otilce spud Replace the screws making sure the ti screw is opposite the burner electrode in each burner base 46 CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERS ON MODELS EQUIPPED WITH STANDARD TWIN BURNERS See Step 3 if range is equipped with sealed burners 1 Lift cooktop 2 Lift burner assemblies strai aside to gain access to surface Nat ral as LPgas burner spuds 3 With a 5 16 or a small adjus...

Page 47: ...e the shutter to the Screw full open position With Air Shutter baffle in place flames should have approximately l inch blue cones and should not extend beyond the edges of the burner baffle After 30 seconds of burner operation check for flames lifting off burner ports U lifting is observed gradually reduce air shutter opening until flames are stabilized For natiral gas the shutter should be open 1...

Page 48: ... of the burner 4 Replace the knobs Y I 5 5 Check for flame outage by opening and closing the oven door several times If the flame goes out increase the flame size CHECK QUALITY OF FMES The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually A Yellow flames Call for service B Yellow tips on outer cones Normal for LP gas C fi blue flamee Normal for natural gas If burner flames look l...

Page 49: ...ed Remove burners on models with standard twin burners or burner heads on models with sealed burners or burner caps on spill proof models and clean them with a sewing needle or twist tie Make sure you do not enlarge the holes On spill proof models check electrode area for burned on food or grease A Yellow flarnes B Yellow tips on outer C Soft blue flare Call for service cone Normal for LP gas Norm...

Page 50: ...a or tri ed circuit breaker Bulb may be loose or burned out Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet Improper air gas ratio in oven Adjust oven burner air shutter An odor from the ittsulation around the oven liner is normal for the first few times oven is used This is temporary Oven mperature is too high to set self clean operation AIIow the range to cool to room temperature and re...

Page 51: ...or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of GE access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may appliances and a brochure to call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request assist in planning a barrier free information or service kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Sewice Contracts 80 62 2224 You can have the secure feeling that G...

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Page 54: ...ns about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Cente 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting facilities as described in the Installation Instruction provided wi...