GE JGBC17 Bedienungsanleitung

XL44 TM Gas Range Use and Care & Installation Guide Safety Instructions ................... 2–5 Anti-Tip Device ........................... 2, 3, 29, 39 Operating Instructions, Tips Aluminum Foil .......................... 5, 15, 17, 18 Clock and Timer .......................................... 10 Features ....................................[...]

2 HELP US HELP YOU… Read this guide car efully . It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range properly . Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, call: GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 24 hours a day , 7 days a week W rite down the model and serial numbers. Depending on [...]

3 Important Safety Instructions IMPOR T ANT SAFETY NOTICE • The California Safe Drinking W ater and T oxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer , birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substa[...]

• CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST T O CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE—CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSL Y INJURED. • Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the door , broiler drawer or cooktop. They could damage the range and even tip it over , causing se[...]

• 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. • Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deep fat fryer . W ait until the fat is cool. • Use proper pan size— avoid p[...]

6 FEA TURES OF YOUR RANGE Features and appearance vary . MASK FOR SHELVES 10 8 16 18 17 19 20 1 3 4 5 6 7 9 11 12 13 14 15 2[...]

7 Featur es of Y our Range Feature Index (Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) See page 1 Backguard (on some models) — 2 Surface Burners, Grates and Drip Pans (on some models) 4, 5, 8, 9, 21–23 3 Oven Light On/Off Switch (on some models) 1 1 4 Clock and Timer (on some models) 10 5 Oven V ent (located on cooktop on s[...]

Surface Burner Contr ols Knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are marked as to which burners they control. The two knobs on the left control the left front and left rear burners. The two knobs on the right control the right front and right rear burners. Befor e Lighting a Burner • If drip pans are supplied with your range, they should b[...]

T op-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 amounts of water . Cast-Iron: If heated slowly , most skillets will give satisfactory results. Enamelware: Under some conditions,[...]

When the timer is counting down, use the + and – pad to change the remaining time, or press the TIMER ON/OFF pad to stop the timer . The timer cannot be cancelled unless you have fully completed “set timer” instructions above. Pressing the CLOCK pad while the timer is operating will not interfere with the timer ’ s operation; the display wi[...]

Befor e Using Y our Oven Be sure you understand how to set the controls properly . Practice removing and replacing the shelves while the oven is cool. Read the information and tips on the following pages. Keep this guide handy where you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range. Power Outage — Standing Pilot An el[...]

USING YOUR OVEN (continued) Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop- locks so when placed correctly on the shelf supports, they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are r emoving food from them or placing food on them. When placing cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf supp[...]

BAKING Y our oven temperature is controlled using the latest technology in oven control systems. It is recommended that you operate your new oven for a number of weeks to become familiar with its performance. If you think an adjustment is necessary , see the Adjust the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy Do It Y ourself instructions on how to ad[...]

14 BAKING (continued) Pr eheating Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat means bringing the oven up to the specified temperature before putting the food in the oven. T o preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature— selecting a higher temperature does not shorten preheat time. Preheating is necessary for good results when baking[...]

Baking Pies Cakes For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pans to produce a browner , crisper crust. Stagger the pies for most even browning. Frozen pies in foil pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away from the pie crust; the cookie sheet helps retain it. For best browning [...]

16 ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOST A T— DO IT YOURSELF! Y ou may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. W e recommend that you use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it, following the times given in your recipes as a guide. If you think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermost[...]

ROASTING Roasting is cooking by dry heat. T ender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady , keep spattering to a minimum. The oven has a special low shelf (R) position just above the oven bottom. Use it when extra cooking space is needed, for example, when roasting a large turkey [...]

18 ROASTING (continued) Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the completion of cooking time is recommended. T emperatures are shown in Roasting Guide. For roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer at half- hour intervals after half the time has passed. Q. Why is my roast[...]

BROILING Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum. Y our range has a compartment below the oven for broiling. A specially designed broiler pan and grid allow dripping fat to drain away from the food and keep it a[...]

20 BROILING GUIDE The oven and broiler compartment doors must be closed during broiling. • Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with your range. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan. • For steaks and chops, slash fat evenly around the outside edges of the meat. T o [...]

CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING ANY P AR T OF YOUR RANGE. Br oiling Guide Car e and Cleaning CAUTION: DO NOT [...]

CARE AND CLEANING (continued) T urn all controls OFF before removing the 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. For proper ignition, make sure the small hole in the section that fits over the electrode is kept open. A sewing need[...]

Car e and Cleaning Burner Grates Lift out when cool. Grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers. W ash them in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water . After cleaning, dry them thoroughly by putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes. Don’ t put the grates back on the range while they are wet. When replacing the gr[...]

CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Oven Light Bulb (on some models) The light bulb is located in the upper left corner (may vary) of the oven. Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or unplug the range from the electrical outlet. Let the bulb cool completely before re[...]

Car e and Cleaning Oven Shelves Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. Lift-Up Cooktop (on models with standard twin burners) Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch on fire. T o make cleaning easier , the c[...]

CARE AND CLEANING (continued) The oven door is removable but it is heavy . Y ou may need help removing and replacing the door . T o remove the door , open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges. NOTE: Be careful not to place hands between [...]

27 Car e and Cleaning Special Car e of Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior (on some models) The special coating is a porous ceramic material, which is dark in color and feels slightly rough to the touch. The Continuous-Cleaning Oven cleans itself while cooking. The oven walls are finished with a special coating that cannot be cleaned in the usual man[...]

28 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas: 1. Open windows. 2. Don’t touch electrical switches. 3. Extinguish any open flame. 4. Immediately call your gas supplier . FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. BEFORE[...]

29 • If cabinets are placed above the range, allow a minimum clearance of 30 ² between the cooking sur face and the bottom of unprotected cabinets. • If a 30 ² clearance between cooking sur face and overhead combustible material or metal cabinets cannot be maintained, protect the underside of the cabinets above the cooktop with not less than [...]

30 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) GENERAL • See Dimensions and Clearances in this section for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. 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 meet specific requirements. • [...]

31 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS Shut of f the main gas supply valve before disconnecting the old range and leave it of f until new hook-up has been completed. Don’t forget to relight the pilot on other gas appliances when you tur n the gas back on. Because hard piping r estricts movement of the range, the use of an A.G.A.-cer tified flexible metal ap[...]

32 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Flexible Connector and Rigid Pipe Hookups for Models Equipped with Standard Twin Burners CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS (continued) Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Rigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Pressure regulator 90° Elbow (provided) Gas Flow into Ra[...]

33 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (on some models) Electrical Requirements 120-volt, 60 Her tz, properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp cir cuit breaker or time delay fuse. Extension Cord Cautions Because of potential safety hazards associated with cer tain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. How[...]

34 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Fr equently . 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 adapter ground ter minal. The customer should have the two-prong wall[...]

35 Adjust the Surface Burner Pilots if Necessary 1. Raise the cooktop. 2. Locate the pilot adjustment screw . It can be accessed through the small hole near the center of the manifold panel. 3. T o adjust, use a blade-type screwdriver with a shaft diameter of less than 3/16 ² . T ur n pilot adjustment screw until pilot is 5/16 ² high. Do not redu[...]

36 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER Y our oven is designed to operate quietly and automatically . To operate the oven, tur n the OVEN CONTROL knob to a setting above 200°F . After 30-90 seconds, the oven bur ner will ignite and bur n until the set temperature is r eached. The oven bur ner will continue to cycle[...]

37 (continued next page) The flames for the top (broil) bur ner should be steady with approximately 1 ² blue cones and should not extend out over the edges of the bur ner baf fle. T o deter mine if the bottom bur ner flames are bur ning properly , remove the oven bottom. Flames should have approximately 1 ² blue cones and, if range is supplied wi[...]

38 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) The shutter for the oven bur ner is near the back wall of the oven and behind the broiler drawer . T o remove the broiler drawer: 1. Pull the drawer out until it stops, then push it back in about one inch. 2. Grasp handle, lift and pull broiler drawer out. Remove the metal shield at the rear of the cavity [...]

39 For cement or concrete constr uction, you will need a 1/4 ² x 1 1 ⁄ 2 ² lag bolt and a 1/2 ² O.D. sleeve anchor , which ar e not provided. Drill the recommended size hole for the har dware. Install the sleeve anchor into the drilled hole and then install the lag bolt through the device. The bolts must be properly tightened as recommended fo[...]

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43 Befor e Y ou Call for Service QUESTIONS? BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SER VICE… PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TOP BURNERS DO NOT • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet. LIGHT OR DO NOT • Burner holes on the side or around the top of burner may be clogged. Remove BURN EVENL Y burners (on models with standard twin burners) or burner[...]

44 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SER VICE… (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CLOCK DOES NOT WORK • Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power outlet. Check for blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker . OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT • Bulb may be loose or burned out. COME ON • Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet. OVEN WILL[...]

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47 Consumer Services 47 GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) to request information or service. W e ’ ll Be Th e r e With the purc[...]

WHA T IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR W ARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the range that fails because of a manufacturing defect. ******************************* This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding ow[...]