GE JGBS79 manuale d’uso

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~LP US ~LP YOU... Read this guide carefully. 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, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 Write down the model and seria[...]

~PORTANT SAFETY NOTICE Q The California Safe Drinki~g Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of Ctifornia 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 substances, Gas appliances can cause minor expo[...]

~PORTANT SAFEH ~STRUCmONS (continued) ● CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORER IN CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BAC~PLASH OF A RANG&CHILDREN CL~BING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY ~JURED. * Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the door, broiler drawer or cooktop. They could damage the range an[...]

* U a combination of ok or fats W be used in frying, stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly. Q Place the oven shelves in the desired position while the oven is cool. ● Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point. ● Never try to move a pan of hot fa~ especially a deep fat fryer. W[...]

6 FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Features and appearance VW. Sealed Burners Standard Twin Burners m ‘“me’ Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surface burners shown above.[...]

Feature Index (Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) See page 1 Backguard (on some models) l– 2 Surface Burners, Grates and Drip Pans (on some models) 3 Oven Light OtiOff Switch (on some models) 4,5,9-11,21-23 4 Clock and Timer (on some models) 5 Oven Vent (located on cooktop on some models) 6 Bak@roil Switch (on some [...]

CLOCK Am T~ER Follow the directions below if your range has the clock and timer shown at the right. You have the choice of having the timer show the time counting down or the time of day. In either case, the timer will signal at the end of the ;= timer period to alert you that the time is up. (Appearance may vary) To Set the Clock NOTE: When you fi[...]

Your new cooktop has gas burners. If you are used The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and to cooking with induction or other electric surface cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or units, you will notice some differences when you use surface unit you have. gas burners. The following chart will help you to understand the diff[...]

SU~ACE COOmG (continued) Lighting Instructions for Standing Pilot Models The surface burners 3. Locate the two pilot ports and light each of them on these ranges have with a match. standing pilots that NOTE: If the pilot is too high or low, you can adjust must be lit initially. To light them: it. See the Adjust the Surface Burner Pilots If Necessar[...]

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 to be sure the burner you turned on is the one grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat. you want to use. ● Be sure the burner[...]

USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your 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. Lighting Instructions fo[...]

Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop- locks so when placed correctly on the shelf suppor~, they will stop 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[...]

BAmNG Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust using an oven control system. It is recommended that the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy Do It you operate the oven for a number of weeks to Yourse~instructions on how to adjust the thermostat. become familiar with your new oven?[...]

Baking Guides When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for best baking results. Cookies Aluminum Foil When baking cookies, <~m Never entirelv cover cookies. Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have darker edges and pale or light browning may flat cookie sfieets , ~~{•`T{•hT{•pT{• [...]

ADWST T~ OWN T~~OSTAT— DO IT YOURSELF! You may feel that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. We 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 thermostat yourself.[...]

Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Therefore the oven controls are set for Baking. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and (You may hear a slight clicking sound indicating the steady, keep spattering to a minimum. oven is working[...]

ROASTmG (continued) Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook meat thermometer? a roast or poultry? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the A. It is not necessary to preheat your oven. completion of cooking time is recommended. Temperatures are shown in Roasti[...]

BRO~mG Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the Both the oven and broiler compartment doors food. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. (on some models) should be closed during broiling. Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking Turn most foods once during cooking (the exception to a minimum. is thin fillets o[...]

BRO~mG GU~E The oven and broiler compartment doors (on some ● For steaks and chops, slash fat evenly around the models) must be closed during broiling. outside edges of the meat. To slash, cut crosswise c Always use the broiler pan and rack that comes with through the outer fat surface just to the edge of the your range. It is designed to minimiz[...]

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 PART OF YOUR RANGE. CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PA[...]

CAW Am CLEA~G (continued) Burner Heads (on sealed burners only) The holes in the burners of your range, and the spark electrodes, must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and an even, unhampered flame. You should clean the burner heads routinely, especially after bad spillovers, which could clog these holes. Wipe off burner heads. If hea[...]

Burner Grates Lift out when cool. Grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers. Wash 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 grates, be sure they’r[...]

CAM Am CLEAN~G (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 remov[...]

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. To make cleaning easier, the cooktop may be lifted [...]

CAm Am CLEA~G (continued) Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable but it is heavy. You may TO CLEAN THE DOOR: need help removing and replacing the door. (Do not immerse door in water.) To 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[...]

Special Care of Continuous-cleaning Oven Interior (on some models) The Continuous-Cleaning Oven cleans itself while To Clean the Continuous-Cleaning Oven: cooking. The oven walls are finished with a special 1. Let range parts cool before handling. We recommend coating that cannot be cleaned in the usual manner with rubber gloves be worn when cleani[...]

FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas: 1. Open windows. 2. Don’t touch electrical stitches. 3. Efinguish 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 YOU BEGIN Read these instruction[...]

IMWRTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS InstaUation of&is range must conform titi local codes, or in tie absence of local codes, titb the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI 2223.1, btest edition. h Canada, ins~tion must conform titb the current Natural Gas Instigation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.l or the wrent Propane hstiation Code, CAN/CGA- B149.2, and titi lod codes [...]

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 spectilc requirements. ● The range may be placed with O“ clearance ([...]

❑ pROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY Your range is designed to operate at a pressure of 4“ of water column on natiral gas or, if designed for LP gas @ropane or butane), 10” of water column. Make sure you are supplying your range with the type of gas for which it is designed. This range is convertible for use on natural or propane gas, if you decide [...]

CONNECT THE WNGE TO GN (continued) Flexible Connector Hookup far Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Pressure Regulator 47 a , - e- 0 90°Elbow~ - (provided) t Flex ~ Connector Adapter (6 ft. max.) # ~ Adapter ml,a:b!,:+; ,, Gas Shut-off ~ Valve Rigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burnem Q Pressure + Regulator o ;;;:;:;+ m~e “ ~~;:;[...]

1. Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location outside of the range. Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the range. 2. Install male 1/2” flare union adapter to the 1/2” NPT internal thread elbow at inlet of regulator. On models equipped tith standar[...]

ELECTRlaL CONNECTIONS (continued) ❑ Usage Satiations where Appliance Power Cord wifl be Disconnected Mequen@. An adapter maybe used only on a 15-amp circuit. Do not use an adapter on a 20-amp circuit. mere local codes permit, a TEMPO~Y CONNECTION maybe made to a properly grounded two-prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL-listed adapter, availa[...]

❑ SEAL THE OPENINGS Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed. E LIGHT THE PILOTS (for Models Equipped with Standing Pilots) The range should be installed in its permanent position before any pilots are lit or adjusted. Light the Sutiace Burner Pilots CA~ON: Make sure the surface bu[...]

Light the tilots (continued) a Heater Pilot Flame ~ 4. Turn the OWN CONTROL knob to a setting above 200°F. The pilot flame will increase in size and impinge on the temperatureresponse element. The oven burner will light in 3090 seconds. The oven burner will operate until the set temperature is reached. The oven burner will continue to cycle on and[...]

❑ ADJUST BROIIAND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS ON MODELS WITH A STORAGE DRAWER, IF NECESSARY (See Step 9 if your range is equipped with a broiler drawer.) Ar adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the jlow of air to the flames. Loosen - ‘ The air adjustment shutter for the top (broil) burner is in the center of the [...]

❑ ADJUSTING THE AIR ADJUSTMENT (See Step 8 if your range is equipped with a storage drawer.) To determine if the bottom burner flames are burning properly, first remove the oven bottom and the burner baffle (on some models). Oven To remove the oven bottom: 1. Remove knurled screws holding down rear of oven bottom. 2. Grasp oven bottom at finger s[...]

❑ LEVELING THE RANGE 1. Remove the storage drawer, broiler drawer or kick panel. 2. Use a 3/16” open-end or socket wrench to back out both rear leveling legs approximately two turns. 3. Use a 1%” open-end or adjustable wrench to back out the front leveling legs two turns. 4. Install the oven shelves in the oven and position the range where it[...]

WITH 1P GM OR NATURAL GM This range leaves the factory set for use with natural gas. If you convert to LP gas, keep these instructions and or~lces in case you want to convert back to natural gas. TOOLS REQUIRED: T-10 Torxdriver (for sealed burners) 1/2” and 3/4” open-end wrench Flat blade screwdriver (small) Nut drivers or wrenches: 7mm, 5/16?[...]

E CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERS ON MODELS EQUIPPED WITH SEALED BURNERS (See Step 4 if range is equipped with standard twinburnersj ‘urnercap~ 1. Remove the grates, burner caps and burner heads. 2. Using the torxdriver, remove the burner bases by unscrewing the 3 small screws in each base. ~ the burner straight out. DO N~ disconnect the wires from th[...]

HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE WITH LP GAS OR NATURAL GAS (continued) 5. To prevent leakage, make sure the orifice spuds are securely screwed into the gas inlet tubes. Use a small wrench to hold the inlet tube hex to prevent it from twisting. 6. Put old orifice spuds back in the bag to save for possible future conversion. N~: If an orifice spud i[...]

E COHVERT THE OVEN BURNER ORIFICES Oven Burner 1. Remove oven door, storage drawer or broiler drawer, oven bottom and burner baffle (on some models). The lower burner orifice spud is located behind the storage drawer, broiler drawer or kick panel. (On some models, a metal shield must be removed to access the ortilce.) 2. To convert to ~ gas, use a [...]

HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE WITH 1P GM OR NATURAL GAS (continued) ❑ CONVERT TOP BURNER N~: Only valves with these types of knobs are adjustable. VALVES 1. Turn all top burners to LOW. 2. Remove all four knobs. ‘ 3. With a small flat blade screwdriver, turn the valve set screws k <+. clockwise to decrease flame % size, counterclockwise[...]

PROBLEM OVEN WILL NOT WORK TOP BURNERS DO NOT LIGHT OR DO NOT BURN EVENLY BURNERS HAVE YELLOW OR YELLOW-TIPPED FLAMES BURNER WAMES VERY LARGE OR YELLOW CLOCK DOES NOT WORK OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON STRONG ODOR POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Plug on the range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet, ● Pilot(s) is (are) not lit (on standing pilot[...]

T~ PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM SURFACE BURNERS LIGHT RUT OVEN DOES NOT FOOD DOES NOT BROIL PROPERLY FOOD DOES NOT ROAST OR BA~ PROPERLY POSSIBLE CAUSE ● The oven gas shut off valve may have accidentily been moved during cleaning or moving. To check the oven gas shut off valve on standard twin burner models, raise the cooktop and look for t[...]

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Staple sales slip or cancelled check YOUR GE GAS RANGE here. Proof of original purchase date WARRANTY is needed to obtain service i under warranty. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY 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 pan of the range that f[...]