Frigidaire JGBP24 manual

183D5580P164 49-85077 06-04 JR www .GEAppliances.com Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # ______________________ Serial # ______________________ Y ou can find them on a label on the front of the range behind the storage drawer or kick panel. Safety Instr uctions . . . . . . .2–7 Operating Instr uctions Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . [...]

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. — Do not stor e or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. — WHA T TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ■ Do not tr y to[...]

Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 3 www .GEAppliances.com W ARNING! Have the installer show you the location of the range gas shut-off valve and how to shut it off if necessary . ■ Have your range installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer , in accordance wit[...]

■ Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to prevent poor air circulation. ■ Be sure all packaging materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packaging material ignite. ■ Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a qualified ser vice technician or inst[...]

5 SURF ACE BURNERS Use proper pan size—avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. T o avoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large enough to contain the food properly . This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations of food, since heavy spattering[...]

Operating Instructions 6 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support ■ Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items stored in the oven can ignite. ■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup. ■ Place the oven shelves in the desired position while the oven is cool. ■ Pulling out the shelf to the stop-l[...]

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMA TION CAREFULL Y . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 ■ Be sure to wipe off excess spillage before self-cleaning operation. ■ Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the shelves, broiler pan, grid and other cookware. ■ Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not[...]

8 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Light a Gas Surface Burner Make sure all the sur face burners are placed in their respective positions. Push the control knob in and turn it to the LITE posit[...]

9 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips www .GEAppliances.com Use a flat-bottomed wok. 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 l[...]

Operating Instructions 10 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support or or Oven Control, Clock and T imer Features and Settings BAKE/TEMP RECALL Pad T ouch this pad to select the bake function. BAKE Light Flashes while in edit mode—you can change the oven temperature at this point. Glows when the oven is[...]

11 www .GEAppliances.com Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Oven Control, Clock and T imer Features and Settings AUTOMA TIC OVEN Light (on some models) This lights anytime the oven has been programmed using the COOKING TIME or ST ART TIME functions. OVEN LIGHT or Pad T ouch t[...]

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 12 T o avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Oven V ent Y our oven is vented through ducts at the rear of the range. Do not block these ducts when cooking in the oven—it is important t[...]

13 Do not lock the oven door with the latch during baking or roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only . Preheating and Pan Placement Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. T o preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature. Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For ovens without a [...]

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 14 Do not lock the oven door with the latch during broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only . Broiling Guide Using the oven. How to Set the Oven for Broiling Place the meat or fish on the broiler grid in the broiler pan. Follow sug[...]

or Not all features are on all models. T o Set the T imer The timer does not control oven operations. The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes. T ouch the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF or TIMER ON/OFF pad. T ouch the + or – pads until the amount of time you want shows in the display . The maximum time that can be entered in minutes is 59[...]

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 16 Not all features are on all models. Using the clock and timer . T o Reset the T imer If the display is still showing the time remaining, you may change it by touching the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF or TIMER ON/OFF pad, then touch the + or – p[...]

17 Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only . NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit for more than 1[...]

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 18 Y our new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and how you may activate them. The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day . T[...]

19 The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only . It cannot be used for broiling, self-cleaning or Delay Start cooking. NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed. The bulb may be removed. See the Oven Light Replacement section. On models with a light switch [...]

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 20 Using the Sabbath Feature. (on some models) (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) How to Exit the Sabbath Feature T ouch the CLEAR/OFF pad. If the oven is cooking, wait for a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds[...]

21 Y ou may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself. Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your o[...]

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support For the first self-clean cycle, we recommend venting your kitchen with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood. Remove the shelves, broiler pan, broiler grid, all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven. The oven shelves can b[...]

23 The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly . After a Clean Cycle Y ou cannot set the oven for cooking until the oven is cool enough for the door to be unlatched. Y ou may notice some white ash in the oven. Wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools. If white spots remain, remove them with a [...]

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 24 Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is re-engaged pro[...]

The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed when the burner head is removed. When one burner is turned to LITE, all the burners spark. Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on. An electric shock may result, which could cause you to knock over hot cookware. 25 Grate Burner head Burner cap Cooktop Sealed B[...]

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 26 Burner Caps and Heads Burner caps Lift off when cool. W ash burner caps in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water . Y ou may scour with a plastic scouring pad to remove burned-on food particles. Burner heads For proper ignition, make[...]

www .GEAppliances.com 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 . When replacing the grates, be sure they are positioned securely over the burners. On models with professional-style double grates, the grates are position-specific. F[...]

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of the range. Lift-Off Oven Door 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 [...]

29 www .GEAppliances.com Removable Storage Drawer (on some models) The storage drawer is a good place to store cookware and bakeware. Do not store plastics and flammable material in the drawer . The storage drawer may be removed for cleaning under the range. Clean the storage drawer with a damp cloth or sponge. Never use harsh abrasives or scouring[...]

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 30 Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Air V ents Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion. Air openings are locate[...]

31 www .GEAppliances.com Wire cover holder . Oven Shelves Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or scouring pad. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. If the shelves ever become hard to slide, wipe the shelf edges or oven shelf supports with vegetable oil. NOTE: T ake the shelves out of the oven before[...]

Installation Instructions Range If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our W ebsite at: www .GEAppliances.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instr uctions completely and carefully . Installation of this range must confor m with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFP A.54, latest edi[...]

33 Installation Instructions W ARNING! INST ALLA TION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instr uctions completely and carefully . Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, ser vice or maintenance can cause injur y or proper ty damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional infor mation, consult a qualified installer , ser vice agency ,[...]

Installation Instructions DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces. 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. The range may[...]

35 Installation Instructions W ARNING! ANTI-TIP DEVICE All ranges can tip and injur y could result. T o prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach an approved Anti-Tip device to the wall. (See Installing the Anti-T ip Device in this section.) T o check if the device is installed and engaged properly , carefully tip the range for ward. The Anti[...]

36 Installation Instructions PROVIDE ADEQUA TE GAS SUPPL Y Y our range is designed to operate at a pressure of 4 ″ of water column on natural gas or , if designed for LP gas (propane 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 natura[...]

37 Installation Instructions GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCA TIONS (for models with Sealed Burners) This area allows for flush range installation with through-the-wall connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve and rear wall 120V outlet. This area allows for flush range installation with through-the-floor connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve. Sho[...]

RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS (for models equipped with Sealed Burners) FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP (for models equipped with Sealed Burners) 38 Installation Instructions Pressure regulator Gas Flow into Range Flex connector (6 ft. max.) Adapter Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve. 1/ 2 ″ or 3/4 ″ Gas pipe Adapter[...]

RIGID PIPE HOOKUP (for models equipped with Standard T win Burners) FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP (for models equipped with Standard T win Burners) Installation Instructions 39 Adapter 1/2 ″ or 3/4 ″ Gas pipe Adapter Flex connector (6 ft. max.) Manifold pipe Pressure regulator Gas shut-off valve Union Nipple Manifold pipe Pressure regulator 1/2 ″[...]

40 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Electrical Requirements 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse. Extension Cord Cautions Because of potential safety hazards associated with certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cor[...]

41 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT .) B. Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cor d will be Disconnected Frequently . 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 terminal. The customer should hav[...]

LEVELING THE RANGE A. Install the oven shelves in the oven and position the range where it will be installed. B. Check for levelness by placing a spirit level or a cup, partially filled with water , on one of the oven shelves. If using a spirit level, take two readings—with the level placed diagonally first in one direction and then the other . C[...]

43 Installation Instructions INST ALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE A. Mark the wall where the RIGHT EDGE of the range is to be located. Be sure to allow for the countertop over hang if you intend to install the range next to cabinets. B. Locate the outside edge of the device 2 1 ⁄ 8 ″ toward the center of the range from the marked edge of the range. [...]

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Before you call for service… T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do T op burners do not light Plug on range i[...]

45 www .GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Food does not bake Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section. or roast properly Shelf position is incor rect. • See the Using the oven section. Incor rect cookware or cookwar e • See the Using the oven section. of improper size being used. Oven ther mostat needs[...]

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 46 Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Excessive smoking Excessive soil. • T ouch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Open the windows to rid the room of smoke. W ait until the light on the SELF CLEAN pad goes off. Wipe up th[...]

47 www .GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Power outage, Power outage or surge. • Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset clock flashes it by touching the CLEAR/OFF pad, setting the clock and resetting any cooking function. “Burning” or “oily” odor This is nor mal in a new oven • T o speed the process, [...]

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54 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support ■ Ser vice trips to your home to teach you how to use the product. ■ Improper installation, deliver y or maintenance. ■ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other than the intended purpose or used commerciall[...]

55 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. For service, call 1.800.361.3400. ■ Ser vice trips to your home to teach you how to use the product. ■ Improper installation, d[...]

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