GE JGSP30PGEP, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...er Glates 18 Flooring Under flae Range 6 Bunaers 17 I eveling 6 Control Settings 8 Minute Second rimer 10 Cookware Tips 9 Model and Serial Number s 2 Flame Size 8 Oven 9 10 Lighting Instructions 8 Aii Adjustment 24 Toe Space Filler 27 Baking Baldng Guide 12 I3 Warxanty Back Cover Broiler Pan and Rack 16 17 19 Broiling Broiling Guide 16 17 Control Settings t0 11 Door Removal I9 Light Bulb Replaceme...

Page 2: ... and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances App...

Page 3: ...e range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke danage should the packing material ignite Locate range out of ldtchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to prevent poor air circulation Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a qualified service technician or installer for the type of gas natural or LP on which it is to be used Your range can be converted for use with either type of ...

Page 4: ...inimize the possibility of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage turn cookware handles toward the side or back of the range without extending over adjacent burners Always turn surface burner acts as a heat trap which may o damage the burner grate and burner head Also it may cause the burner to work improperly This may cause a carbon monoxide level above that allowed by current standar...

Page 5: ... excess spillage before self cleaning operation Do not use your oven to dry newspapers If overheated they can catch fire Use only glass cookware that is recommended for use in gas ovens oAlways remove the broiler pan from the oven 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_ Make sure broiler pan and rack are...

Page 6: ...n one of the oven shelves to check for levetness_ If using a spirit level take two readings with the level placed diagonally first in one direction and then the other Adjust the four legs carefully Level the range front to back and side to side The range legs must rest on the floor The range must not hang fr om the countertop EnergyoSaving Tips Preheat the oven only when necessary Most foods will ...

Page 7: ...Device 3 5 28 see Installation Instructions 10 Surface Burners and Grates 8 17 18 Explained Feature Index on page 11 OVEN CANCEL Button 11 12 Electronic Controls I0 11 I3 Electronic Display Panel 10 t4 Oven On Indicator 9 I0 15 Set Knob 10 II I6 Oven Light Switch lets you turn I0 interior oven light on and off 17 Oven Interior Light 10 19 t 8 Oven Shelf Supports 9 19 Removable Oven Door 18 20 Broi...

Page 8: ...od of time without cookware on the grate The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat Be sure tim burners and grates are cool before you place your hand a pot holder cleaning cloths or other materials on them How to Select Flame Size Watch the flame not the knob as you reduce heat The flame size on a gas burner should match the cookware you are using FOR SAFE HANDLING OF CO...

Page 9: ...the button for the desired function and turn the SET knob until the desired temperature is displayed The burner should ignite within 60 seconds Power Outage CAUTION DO NOT MAVdS ANY ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE ELECTRIC IGNITION OVEN DURING AN ELECTRICAL POWER OUTAGE Neither the oven nor the broiler can be lit during an electrical power outage Gas wilt not flow unless the glow bar is hot If the oven is ...

Page 10: ...time of day Clock is now set The clock must be set to the correct time of day for accurate automatic oven timing operations To Set the Minute Second Timer 1 Push TIMER button 2 Turn SET knob to desired amount of time up to 9 hours and 59 minutes The Minute Second Timer wil begin to count down within a few seconds 3 When time is up the End of Cycle Tone 3 long beeps will sound and the display will ...

Page 11: ... programmed by pushing the corresponding function button The messages in the display show you which function is currently being displayed While the function is displayed you can change it with the SET knob You can change any programmed function at any time Tones Endmf Cycle Tone 3 long beeps_ one second on one second off shows that a timed oven operation has reached STOP TIME or that the Minute Se...

Page 12: ... sufficiently before filling pie shell Filling may be too thin or juicy Filling allowed to stand in pie shell before baking Fill pie shells and bake immediately Ingredients and proper measuring affect the quality of the crust Use a tested recipe and good technique Make sure there are no tiny holes or tears in a bottom crust Patching a pie crust could cause soaking Pie filling runs over Top and bot...

Page 13: ...ans Metal or Glass Loaf Pans Shiny Oblong or Muffin Pans Shiny Oblong or Muffin Pans Aluminum Tube Pan Metal Jelly Roll Pan Metat or Ceramic Pan Metal or Ceramic Pan Shiny Metat Muffin Pans Metal or Glass Loaf or Tube Pan Shiny Metal Pan with satin finish bottom Metal or Glass Loaf Pans Metal or Glass Pans Cookie Sheet Cookie Sheet Cookie Sheet Glass or Metal Pans Glass Custard Cups or Casserole s...

Page 14: ...en roasts of beef pork lamb etc can be started without thawing but allow 15 to 25 minutes additional time per pound 15 minutes additional time per pound for roasts under 5 pounds more time for larger roasts Thaw most frozen poultry before roasting to ensure even doneness Some commercial frozen pouluy can be cooked successfully without thawing Follow directions given on packer s label Questions and...

Page 15: ...l Done 325 Rare Medium Welt Done Well Done Well Done 325 325 325 Approximate Roasting Time in Minutes per Pound 3 to 5 lbs_ 6 to 8 lbs 24 33 f8 22 35 39 22 29 40 45 30 35 21 25 20 23 25 30 24 28 30 35 28 33 35 45 30 40 35 45 30 40 To Warm 17 20 minutes per pound any weight 3 to 5 Ibso 325 Well Done 35 40 350 WelI Done 35 40 10 to 15 lbs 325 Welt Done 18 25 Over 5 ibso 30 35 Turkey Over 15 lbs 15 2...

Page 16: ...MOLD FOIL THOROUGHLY TO BROILER RACK AND SLIT FOIL TO CONFORM WITH SLITS IN RACK Broiler rack is designed to minimize smoking and spattering and to keep drippings cool during broiling Stopping fat and meat juices from draining to the broiler pan prevents rack fl om serving its purpose and juices may become hot enough to catch fire 2 DO NOT place a sheet of aluminum f0il on shelf To do so may resul...

Page 17: ...ss 112lb about 8 thin slices 1 Ib 4 patties 1 2 to 3 4 in thick 1 in thick 1 to tV lbs Ain thick 2 to 2 lbs 1 whole 2 to 2 bs split lengthwise 2 to 4 slices 1pkg 2 2 split 2 4 l Ib fillets i 4 to 1 2 in thick l in thick 2 I 2 in think 2 t in thick about i fb 2 I in thick about i0 to t2 oz 2 172in thick about t lb Shelf Position D D D D D D D D B D D C D C D C D D D C HI or First Side LO Broil Time...

Page 18: ...knob is pushed in Be careful not to push in any surface unit controls while the top of a burner is removed A slight electrical shock might result which could cause you to knock over hot cookware Burner Grate Burner Top rim Ring Burner Bowl Burner Body Spark Igniter CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS IN PLACE The burner grates burner tops and trim rings can be lifted off mak...

Page 19: ...ore replacing the bulb disconnect electric power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or unplug tile range from tile electric outlet Let the bulb cool completely before removing it Do not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth If you do the bulb will break Gasket Crystal _ i_ _ 5 Over Ring To remove Remove tile 3 screws in the lamp cover Detach lamp cover and remove bulb To replace P...

Page 20: ... baking results If you notice the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door you should replace it Make sure the oven light bulb cover D is in place A Oven Front Frame B Openings in Door C Oven Door Gasket D Oven Light Bulb Cover Step 4 Close the oven door and make sure the oven light is off Oven shelves may be cleaned in the self cleaning oven Howe...

Page 21: ...he CLEAN button To Stop a Clean Cycle I Press the CANCEL button 2 Wait until the oven has cooled below locking temperature about 20 30 minutes and the word LOCK is off in the display You witt not be able to open the door right away unless the oven temperature is at a safe level If you cannot open the oven door immediately after the word LOCK _ oes off wait one minute and try again After Self Clean...

Page 22: ...ckling sound I hear during cleaning normal A Yes This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions Q Should there be any odor during the cleaning A Yes there may be a slight 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 m...

Page 23: ... in the self cleaning cycle DO abrasives NOT rub or damage the gasket Avoid getting soap and water on the gasket or in any openings on the door Rinse well NOTE Soap left on liner causes additional stains when oven is reheated OUTSIDE OF DOOR Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven door See Self Cleaning section for more information Shelves can be cleaned with til...

Page 24: ...o the tabs in the rear of the oven bottom fit into the slots in the oven back 2 Lower the front of the oven bottom into place and slide the front tab to the right to lock the oven bottom into place The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish To make cleaning easier protect the oven bottom from excessive spillovers This is particularly important when baking a fruit pie or other foods with high ac...

Page 25: ... Yellow flames Call for service B Yellow tips on outer eones Norma for LP gas C Soft blue flames Normal for natural gas o tf burner flames took like A call f0r service Normal burner flames should look like B oi C depending on the type of gas you use With LP gas some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal If range is connected to LP gas check all steps in the Installation Instructions To turn from...

Page 26: ...ls Improper air gas ratio in oven Adjust oven burner air shutters see page 24 o An odor from the insulation around the oven liner is normal for the first few times oven is used This is temporary Bulb may be loose or burned out Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet Switch operating oven light is broken Call for selvice If you need more help o call toll free GE Answer Center 800 6...

Page 27: ...r the range is installed with the longer legs and is in position and level measure fi om the bottom of the bodyside to the floor This will be the required height of the toe space filler side pieces See Pig 1 This height may vary from 2 d to 3 Any height less than 2 _ may not be visually objectionable and not need the filler Determine measurements for the filler front piece as shown in Fig 3 Make s...

Page 28: ...he wall see Fig l Whether you attach the chain to the wall or floor be certain that the screw is in at least 3 4 thickness of wood other than baseboard and that there are no electrical wires or plumbing in the area that the screw could penetrate Attach the stability chain in a location that will allow it to be in line with the bracket side4o side as much as possible when attached to the unit_ Test...

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Page 31: ... Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call totl free GE Answer Center _ 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installationproblem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and other...