GE Appliances JGBS04, Owner'S Manual & Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...or 26 Removable Broiler Drawer 25 Shelves 26 Stainless Steel Surfaces 23 Installation Instructions 27 42 Anti Tip Device 31 41 42 Connect the Range to Gas 32 35 Convert to LPGas 42 Dimensions and Clearances 30 Electrical Connections 36 37 Level the Range 41 Light the Pilots 37 40 Troubleshooting Tips _3 _5 Accessories 49 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Product Registration 47 48 Warra...

Page 2: ...the gas supplier ANTI TIP DEVICE All ranges can tip BURNS or other SERIOUS INJURIES con result INSTALLend CHECKthe ANTI TIP bracket following the instructions supplied with the bracket Toreduce the risk of tipping the range the range must be secured by a properly hTstalled anti tip bracket See installation instructions shipped with the bracket for complete details before attempting to install Toch...

Page 3: ...huboff valve and how to shut it off if necessary W_ Have uour range installed and properlu grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with the Installation Instructions Anu adjustment and service should be performed onlu bu qualified gas range installers or service technicians _ Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specificallu recommended in this manual All...

Page 4: ...ng 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 mag cause severe burns _ Do not store flammable materials in an oven a range broiler or near a cooktop _ Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in th...

Page 5: ... and result in high carbon monoxide WARNING NEVER cover any slots holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and mau cause carbon monoxide poisoning Aluminum foil linings mau also trap heat causing a fire hazard _Use only glass cookware that is recommended for use in gas ovens _Always remove any broile...

Page 6: ...ooktop The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in 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 ...

Page 7: ...op can lead to damage and improper operation of the range When a pilot goes out on standing pilot models Uou will detect a faint odor of gas as your signal to relight the pilot When relighting the pilot make sure burner controls are in the off position and follow instructions in this book to relight _ Do not place or store items that can melt or catch fire on the grates even when the cooktop is no...

Page 8: ...TE all the burners spark Do not attempt to disassembleor clean around any burner while another burner is on An electric shock may result which could cause you to knock over hot cookware Standing Pilot Models Push control knob in and turn it to HI position The burner should light within a few seconds Turn the knob to adjust the flame size Flamewill be almost horizontal and will lift slightly away f...

Page 9: ...and is usuallg combined with copper aluminum or other metals for improved heat distribution Combination metal skilletsusuallg work satisfactorilg if theg are used with medium heat as the manufacturer recommends Stove Top Grills on modelswith sealedburners Do not use stove top grills on gour sealed gas burners If gou use the stove top grill on the sealed gas burner it will cause incomplete combusti...

Page 10: ... dog will flashin the displog when there has been opower outage Resetthe clock Touch the Cleer Off ped Allow the oven to cool for one hounPut the oven back into operation If the funedon error code repeats disconnectthe power to the range and call for service O Kitchen Timer On Offpad Touchthis pad to select the timer feature Then pressthe and pads to adjust the timer Kitchen Timer Light Flasheswhi...

Page 11: ...oil function Broil Light Flasheswhile inedit mode gou can switch from Hi to Lo Broil at this point Glowswhen the oven isin broilmode Indicator Lights on some pods Edit mode lastsseveralsecondsafter the last pad press OvenControl Knob nsom mo_eJs_ Turn the OVEN CONTROL knob to the setting gou want Appearancernagvarg 9 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i_i i _i illl i iiiii i_ i_iiii_iiiiV _ 1 1 _ w _ fJ 0 e k f q...

Page 12: ... to the vent Vent appearance and location vary Oven Vent Your oven is vented through ducts at the rear of the range Do not block these ducts when cooking in the oven it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burner be uninterrupted Avoid touching the vent openings or nearby surfaces during oven or broiler operation theg mag become hot 1 Handles of pots and pa...

Page 13: ...e B bundt or pound cakes Biscuits muffins brownies C cookies cupcakes lager cakes pies Casseroles B or C Roasting Ror A Preheating and Pan Placement Preheat the oven if the recipe callsfor it To preheat setthe oven at the correct temperature Preheating is necessarg for good results when baking cakes cookies pastrg and breads For ovenswithout a preheat indicator light or tone preheat JOminutes Baki...

Page 14: ...le and C top Preheating the broiler or oven is not necessarg and can produce poor results If meat has fat or gristle around the edge cut vertical slashesthrough both about 2 apart If desired the fat mag be trimmed leaving a lager about 1 8 thick 14 _ Arrange the food on the grid and position the broiler pan on the appropriate shelf in the oven or broiling compartment Placing food closer to the fla...

Page 15: ...one Safe Food Book Your Kitchen G_ USDA R_z June 1985 The oven has 5 shelf positions Raret Hedium Well Done Chicken Lobster Tails Fish Fillets Ham Slices precooked Pork Chops Well Done Lamb Chops Hedium Well Done Hedium Well Done Wieners Similar Precooked Sausages Bratwurst Quantitg end Shelf First Side or Thickness Position Time min 1 2 Ib C about 8 thin slices 1 Ib 4 patties C 1 2 to 3 8 thick 1...

Page 16: ...l oven operations The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes Touchthe Kitchen Timer On Off pad Touchthe or pads until the amount of time gou want shows in the displag The maximum time that can be entered in minutes is 59 Times more than 59 minutes should be changed to hours and minutes Ifyou make o mistake touch the Kitchen Timer On Off pad and beginagain Touch the Start On pad The...

Page 17: ...at gou make the approximatelg one turn but do not adjustment one click from the original setting Appearance may varg completelg remove the two screws and check oven performance before making on the back of the knob ang additional adjustments With the back of the knob facing gou hold the outer edge of the knob with one hand and turn the front of the knob with the other hand To raise the oven temper...

Page 18: ...djustment feature are also Special Features but they are addressed separately in their own sections vz w __ o i 1 E 18 12 Hour Shut Off With this feature should you forget and leave the oven on the control will automatically turn off the oven after 12 hours during baking functions or after3 hours during o broil function If you wish to turn OFF this feature follow the steps below Touchthe Bake and ...

Page 19: ...5 increments The temperature can be set between 170 and SS0 No signal or temperature will be given Touch the Start On pad After a random delag period of approximatelg 30 seconds to i minute D C will appear in the displag indicating that the oven is baking roasting If D C doesn t appear in the displag start again at Step 4 To adjust the oven temperature touch the Bake pad and tap the or pads to inc...

Page 20: ... the surface burners from the 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 hot water Soak the surface burner for 20 30 minutes For more stubborn stains use a cleanser like Soft Scrub brand or BanAmi brand Rinse well to remove any traces of the cleanser that m...

Page 21: ...ult which could cause gou to knock over hot cookware Burner Grates Lift out when cool Gratesshould be washed regularlg and of course after spillovers Wash them in hot soapg water and rinse with clean water After cleaning drg them thoroughlg bg putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes Don t put the grates back on the range while theg are wet When replacing the grates be sure theg are positione...

Page 22: ...deswill not allow the burner to operate properly Ang spill on or around an electrode must be carefullg cleaned Takecare to not hit an electrode with angthing hard or it could be damaged Youshould clean the burner caps and burner heads routinelg especiallgafter bad spillovers which could clog the openings in the burner heads Lift affwhen cool To remove burned on food soak the burner heads in a solu...

Page 23: ...lwagswipe the surface in the direction of the grain Followthe cleaner instructions for cleaning the stainlesssteel surface To inquire about purchasing stainlesssteel appliance cleaner or polish or to find the location of a dealer nearest gou please call our toll free number NationatPartsCenter 800 6262002 U S 888 261 3055 Canada ge com U SJ www GEAppliances ca Canada Lift Up Cooktop onmodels with ...

Page 24: ... stains when the oven is heated _I The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a soap filled steelwool or plastic pad To cleon the outsideof the door Use soap and water to thoroughlg clean the top sides and front of the oven doon Rinse well You mag also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of the doon i_ Spillageof marinades fruit juices tomato sauces and basting materials con...

Page 25: ... stem Lower Control Panel Front Manifold It s a good ideato 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 Forrinsing use clean water Polishdrg with a soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleansers strong liquid cleaners plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control panel theg will...

Page 26: ...hallow glass pan and leave in a cold oven overnight The ammonia fumes will help loosen the burned on grease and food When necessarg gou mag use a commercial oven cleaner Followthe package directions Cautions about using spray on oven cleaners Becareful where the oven cleaner is spraged i_ Do not sprag oven cleaner on the electrical controls and switches onsome models because it could cause a short...

Page 27: ...been design certified bg CSA International according to ANSI Z21 1 latest edition and Canadian Gas Association according to CAN CGA I 1 latest edition As with ang appliance using gas and generating heat there are certain safetg precautions gou should follow You will find these precautions in the Important Sofetg Information section in the front of this manual Read them carefullg IMPORTANT save the...

Page 28: ...e shut off valve Pipe joint sealant or UL approved pipe thread tape with Teflon that resists action of natural and LP gases Flexible metal appliance connector 1 2 I D A 5 foot length is recommended for ease of installation but other lengths are acceptable Never use an old connector when installing a new range Flare union adapter for connection to gas supply line 314 or 112 NPT x 1 2 I D Flare unio...

Page 29: ...he range up to 200 F Avoid placing cabinets above the range To reduce the hazard caused bg reaching over the open flames of operating burners install a ventilation hood over the range that projects forward at least 5 begond 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 bet...

Page 30: ...at the back wall Minimum to cabinets on either side of the range A k 30 _t 18 Maximum depth i_ for cabinets above countertops L 1 To wall on either s 1 _ standard burner rr 2 TowaJJ on either s sealed burner mo Front edge of the range side panel 3 6 _ forward from 1 4 _ __ _ cabinet __ _ 0 Tocabinetsbelow cooktopand at the rangeback Depth with door closed includes door handle 27Y_ to 28VZ 30 _ Dep...

Page 31: ... around the base of the range that supplg fresh air for combustion and ventilation are not obstructed bg carpeting or woodwork Your range like many other household items is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting Use care when moving the range on this type of flooring It is recommended that the following simple and inexpensive instructions be followed to...

Page 32: ... a CSA International certified flexible metal 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 aroun...

Page 33: ... range hookup 9 This area allows for flush range installation with through the floor connection of pipe stub shut off valve GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS for models with Standard Twin Burners This area allows for flush range installation with through the wall connection of pipe stub shut off valve and rear wall 120V outlet pipe stub location to range hookup This area allows for flush ra...

Page 34: ...ve Gas pipe _L JJ _ RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS for models equipped with Sealed Burners 45 Elbow 2 i1_ _ _ _ _ _ 90 Elbow _ Ni pie UT n _ _ _ Black iron pipe Nipple Installer Inform the consumer of _ ll _ Gasshut off the location of the _ 4t Ill valve gas shut off va re g _ 1 2 or 3 4 Gas pipe Alternate Hookup Installer Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut aftra ve 90 Elbow Adapter 34...

Page 35: ...r Inform the consumer of the locution of the gas shut off ve re Adapter J_ Gas shut off 1 2 or 5 4 _ 1_ _ valve Gas pipe RIGID PIPE HOOKUP for models equipped with Standard Twin Burners Pressure regulator Installer Inform the consumer of the locution of the gas shut off ve re _ _ _ _ 90 Ebow Nipple Union _ Black iron pipe _ Union t_ Nipple i_ Gas shut off 1 2 or s a _q iI_I valve Gas pipe _ J 35 ...

Page 36: ...WER CORD A word about GFCI s GFCI s are not required or recommended for gas range receptacles Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters GFCrs are devices that sense leakage of current in a circuit and automaticallg switch off power when a threshold leakage level is detected These devices must be manuallg reset bg the consumer The National Electrical Code requires the use of GFCrs in kitchen receptacles in...

Page 37: ...ities and Set Ups ANSI A225 1 latest edition or with local codes In Canada mobile home installation must be in accordance with the current CAN CSA Z240 MH Mobile Home Installation Code Electric Disconnect Locate disconnect plug on the range back Pinch sides of connector and pull out of range back SEAL THE OPENINGS Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when...

Page 38: ...ilot turn them off after gou have lit the oven pilot 2 Remove the oven door See Lift Off Oven Door in the Care and cleaning of range section 3 Remove the oven shelves Light the Oven Pilot cont 4 Remove the oven bottom To remove Remove knurled screws holding down rear of oven bottom Grasp oven bottom at finger slots on each side Lift rear of oven bottom enough to clear the lip of range frame then p...

Page 39: ...ler Drawer if Necessary Determine if the bottom burner flames are burning properlu With the oven bottom removed properlg adjusted flames should have approximatelg 1 blue cones and if range is supplied with natural gas should burn with no gellow tipping With most LP gas small gellow tips at the end of outer cones are normal Flames should not lift off burner ports If lifting is observed graduallg re...

Page 40: ... a clicking sound indicating proper operation of the spark module Once the air has been purged from the supplg lines burners should light within 4 seconds After burner lights rotate knob out of the LITE position Trg each burner in succession until all burners have been checked Quality of Flames The combustion qualitg of burner flames needs to be determined visuallg A Yellow flames Call for service...

Page 41: ...VICE WARNING If the Anti Tip Device supplied with the range does not fit this application use the Anti Tip Device WBO2klO020 Range must be secured with an approved Anti Tip device Unless properlu installed the range could be tipped bu Uou or a child standing sitting or leaning on an open door After installing the Anti Tip device verifu that it is in place bu carefullu attempting to tilt the range ...

Page 42: ... against the wall and check for proper installation bg grasping the front edge of the cooktop and carefullg attempting to tilt the range forward The bracket should stop the range within 4 inches If it does not the bracket must be reinstalled WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETED Make sure all controls are left in the OFF position Make sure the flow of combustion and ventilation air to the range is unobst...

Page 43: ...installed correctlg are not installed correctly Pilot s is are not lit Seethe Light the SurfaceBurnerPilots section in the on standing pilot models Installation Instruction Improper air to gas ratio If range is connected to LPgas contact the person who installed gour range or made the conversion The oven gas shut offvalve mag have accidentallg been moved during cleaning or moving To check the oven...

Page 44: ...e Care and deoning of the range section in the oven Oven bottom not securely Seethe Installation of the range section seated in position Oven controls improperly set Seethe Using the oven section Oven door and or broiler drawer Seethe Broiling section not closed Improper shelf position Seethe Broiling guide being used Food beingcooked in a hot pan Forbest results use a pan designed for broiling Ha...

Page 45: ...plied to the oven window Power outage or surge Resetthe clock An odor from the insulation Thisis temporary around the inside of the oven is normal for the first few times the oven is used Improper air to gas ratio Adjust oven burner air shutter A cooling fan may automatically Thisis normal Thecooling fan will turn off and on turn on and off to cool internal parts 45 ...

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Page 50: ...al damage caused bg possible defects with this appliance r Damage caused after deliverg _I Product not accessible to provide required service EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Your sole and exclusive remedg is product repair as provided in this Limited Warrantg Any implied warranties including the implied warranties of merchantabilitg or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one gear or th...

Page 51: ...t if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially _ _ Replacementof house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers _ _ Damage to the product caused bg accident fire floods or acts of God _ Incidental or consequential damage caused bg possible defectswith this appliance _ Damage caused after deliverg _ _ Productnot accessibleto providerequired service EXCLUSIO...

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