GE JGBS02EM, Use And Care & Installation Manual

Page 1: ...urner Assembly 2 1 22 23 DoorRemoval 25 Lift up Cooktop 24 Oven Bottom 2 3 Oven Vents 2 5 Storage Drawer 27 Problem Solver 45 46 Thermostat Adjustment Do It Yourself 46 More questions call GE Answer C...

Page 2: ...STRUCTIONS W YOU NED SERVICE To obtain service see the FIRST contact the people who FINALLY if your problem is still Consumer Services page in the serviced your appliance Explain not resolved write ba...

Page 3: ...recommended in this guide All other servicing shodd be referred to a qutified technician Be sure M packing materi are removed from the r nge before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should...

Page 4: ...high flame settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire 4 Adjust top burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware Excessive flame is hazardo...

Page 5: ...o not use oven for a storage area Items stored in the oven can ignite Stand away 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...

Page 6: ...FEATu s OF YOUR RANGE p i e d L i s B S m r Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surface burners shown above 6...

Page 7: ...ven Shelf Supports Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the 13 14 Baking Roasting and Broiling sections 14 Air Vent in Oven Door Located at top of Oven Door 4 25 15 Broiler Drawer or Storage D...

Page 8: ...To light them 1 Be sure surface burner control knobs are in the 0 position 2 Remove the grates and lift the cooktop up see the Lift Up Cooktop section 3 Locate the two pilot ports and light each of t...

Page 9: ...e Flame will be almost horizontal and will lift slightly away from the burner when the burner is first turned on A blowing or hissing sound may be heard for 30 to 60 seconds This normal sound is due t...

Page 10: ...ly and cools very slowly Check cookware manufacturer s directions to be sure it can be used on gas ranges Stainless Steel This metal alone has poor heating properties and is usually combined with copp...

Page 11: ...time Short taps on the UP and hold the UP pad until 6 3 10 appears and then tap DOWN pads will always change the setting by l minute increments The timer can be set for a the UP pad until 3 15 is dis...

Page 12: ...w range Oven Control Your oven is controlled either by a single OVEN CONTROL knob or by a BA ROIL switch and an OVEN CONTROL knob It will normally take 30 90 seconds before the flame comes on After th...

Page 13: ...pots and pans on the cooktop may become hot if left too close to the vent Metal items will become very hot if they are left on the cooktop and could cause burns Do not leave any items on the cooktop...

Page 14: ...sual Your oven has been set correctly at the factory and is more likely to be accurate than the oven which it replaced We do not recommend the use of inexpensive thermometers such as those found in th...

Page 15: ...shells B or C I Frozen pies I A oncookie sheet I I Casseroles I Bor C I 1 Roasting 1 B orR I Preheating Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it Preheat means bringing the oven up to the specified...

Page 16: ...n the recipe for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away recommends will usually be crisper thinner and drier from the pie crust the cookie sheet helps retain it than it should be If baked...

Page 17: ...ier to carve Internal temperature will rise about 5 to 10 F If you wish to compensate for temperature rise remove the roast from the oven when its internal temperature is 5 to 10 F less than temperatu...

Page 18: ...rculate and brown the meat ROAST G GU E pe Meat Tender cuts rib high quality sirloir tip rump or top round Lamb leg or bone in shoulder Veal shoulder leg or loin Pork loin rib or shoulder Ham precooke...

Page 19: ...of food but also increases spattering and the possibility of fats and meat juices igniting 4 Close the oven or broiler door 5 Turn the OVEN CONTROL knob and the BAKE BROIL switch on some models to BRO...

Page 20: ...25 30 A 30 35 25 30 Bakery Producti Bread Toast or Toaster Pastries 2 to 4 slices 1 pkg 2 1 2 1 Do not turn over c c A 2 3 3 5 13 16 5 1 2 1 Space evenly Place English muffins cut side up and brush w...

Page 21: ...burners from range Burners lift out for cleaning Lift up the cooktop and then lift out the surface burners To remove burned on food soak the surface burner in a solution of mild liquid detergent and...

Page 22: ...mtiels Gra e n j Q h o Sutiace Burner G On models with dual burners the cooktop lifts up for easy access rn all controls OFF before removing burner parts and drip pans if so equipped The burner grates...

Page 23: ...ooled Then rinse and polish with a dry cloth Be careful when you clean the cooktop because the area over the pilot will be hot on models with standing pilots Cooktop Surface To avoid damaging the porc...

Page 24: ...bulb with a damp cloth as the bulb will break Control Panel and Knobs It s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use of the oven Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water rinse wi...

Page 25: ...the door Porcelain Oven Interior on all models except Continuous Cleaning models With proper care the porcelain enamel interior will Cautions about using spray on oven cleaners retain its attractive...

Page 26: ...by operating the oven at 400 F Close the door and turn the OVEN CONTROL knob to 400 F Time for at least 4 hours Repeated cycles may be necess before improvement in appearance is apparent Remember Dur...

Page 27: ...le Broiler Drawer on some models To remove To replace 1 When the broiler is cool remove rack and pan 2 Pull the broiler drawer out until it stops then push it back in about 1 inch G 1 Hold the broiler...

Page 28: ...tion adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual For assistance or additiond information consult a qualified installer service agency manufact...

Page 29: ...tal cabinet The hood must beat least as wide as the appliance and centered over the appliance Clearance between the cooking surface and the ventilation hood surface MU NQWR BE USS 24 INCHES If cabinet...

Page 30: ...or higher 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...

Page 31: ...to connect the 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 tha...

Page 32: ...t max Adapter l a Gas Shut off Valve Rigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Q Pressure Regulator o 90 Elbow_ provided t T 90 Elbow Nipple Union Black Iron Pipe Union b Nipple FE i G...

Page 33: ...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 ELECIRl L CONNECTIONS Electrical Requirem...

Page 34: ...apter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use Should this happen DO N USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord b...

Page 35: ...he upper tip is normal If you find pilot adjustment is necessary follow instructions at right Adiust the Sutiace Burner Pilots if Necessary 1 Raise the cooktop 3 To adjust use a bladetype screwdriver...

Page 36: ...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...

Page 37: ...ottom burner flames are burning properly remove the oven bottom and the burner baffle see below Flames should have approximately 1 blue cones and if range is supplied with natural gas should burn with...

Page 38: ...mately 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 burn...

Page 39: ...his 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 WB02X7909 1...

Page 40: ...e an access cover also For models equipped with dual 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 t...

Page 41: ...moving spud to prevent the aluminum tube horn twisting 4 Install or lce spuds accordin to one of the d following diagrams see or B for LP gas or natural gas depending on which you are converting to or...

Page 42: ...VERTING SURFACE BURNERS OH MODELS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL BURNERS See Step 3 if range is equipped with sealed burners 1 Lift cooktop 2 Lift burner assemblies straight up and set aside to gain access to sur...

Page 43: ...te 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...

Page 44: ...uipped with standing pilots b accessed through the small hole near the center of the manifold panel 3 To adjust use a blade type screwdriver with a shaft diameter of less than 3 16 Turn pilot adjustme...

Page 45: ...ral gas If burner flames look like A cdl 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 norm If range i...

Page 46: ...g or moving To check the oven gas shutoff valve raise the cooktop and look for the gas shut off lever either on the front large tube or at the extreme right rear corner Make sure the lever is turned s...

Page 47: ...g or speech who have Braille controls f r 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...

Page 48: ...the address below or call toll free GE Answer CenteP 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are respo...