GE JGBP32WES manual

XLMTM Self-Cleaning Gas Range Safe~ instructions ....................2-5 Anti-Tip Device ............................2, 3,33,41 Operating Instructions, Tips Aluminum Foil ...................................5, 15, 18 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......................6, 7 Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

HELP US HELP YOU... Read this book 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 seri[...]

~PORTANT S~TY NOTICE * The CalMortia Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enfomement Act requires the Govornor of Cdifomia to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defwts or other reproductive harm, wd requires businesses to warn customers of potintial exposure to such substances. Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to[...]

MPORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS (continued) ● Let the burner grates and other surfaces cool before touching them or leaving them where children can reach them. & A ‘, . Never wear loose ~tting or hanging garments while using the appliance. Be careful when reaching for items stored in cabinets over the cooktop. Flammable material could be ignite[...]

● Keep all plastics away from top burners. ● Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop— they may melt if left too close to the vent. Vent appearance and location va~ ● Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers, which may cause them to burst. ?[...]

FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE 6 ~+ .)G*kfd ——— / - . ; ‘ ode ’ s) // 8urner 8ase ‘ ! Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surfac e burners shown above. ,[...]

Feature Index (Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) See page 1 Air Intake (under storage drawer) 4,30 2 Model and Serial Numbers 2 (on front frame of range, behind storage drawer or kick panel) I 3 Removable Oven Door 26 4 Anti-Tip Device 3,33,41 (Lower right rear corner on range back. See Installation Instructions.) I [...]

SU~ACE COO~G Electric Ignition Your surface burners are lighted by electric ignition, eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with constantly burning flames. In case of a power failure, you can light the surface burners on your range with a match. Hold a lighted match to the burner, then turn the knob to the LITE position. Use extreme cautio[...]

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 COOKWARE NEVER LET THE FLAME EXTEND UP THE SIDES OF THE COOKWARE. Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookware is wasted and only serves to heat the handle. Top-of-Range Cookwar[...]

USmG YOUR OWN 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 book handy where you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range. Electric Ignition The oven [...]

Oven Moisture As your oven heats up, the temperature change of the air in the oven may cause water droplets to form on the door glass. These droplets are harmless and will evaporate as the oven continues to heat up. Oven Venti The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear of the cooktop. See Features section. Do not block these openings when[...]

USmG YOUR OWN (continued) Adjustin g the Oven Thermos~t When cooking food for the first time in your new oven, use the time given on recipes as a guide. Oven thermostats, over a period of years, may “drift” from the factory setting and the differences in timing between an old and a new oven of 5 to 10 minutes are not unusual. Your oven has been[...]

Clock and Minute Timer To set the clock, push the knob in and turn the clock hands to the correct time. Then let the knob out and continue turning to OFF. The Minute Timer has been combined with the range clock. Use it to time cooking operations. You’ll recognize it as the pointer that is different in color from the clock hands. Minutes are marke[...]

BA~G HOW T O Set Your Range Fo r Baking 1. To avoid possible burns, plac e the shelves in the 3. Check food for doneness at minimum time o n comect position before you turn the oven on. recipe. Cook longer ifneces5aw. Turn OVEN 2. Turn OV EN SET knob to BA KE or T IME BAKE TEMp knob to OFF and remove food. ~d tum OVEN ~Mp knob to desired temperatur[...]

Baking Guides When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for best baking results. Cookies When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have Aluminum Foil Never entirely cover a shelf with a large cookie sheet or alu[...]

ROAST~G Do not lock the oven door with the door latch during roasting. This is used for self-cleaning only. Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum. I The oven has a s~ecial m low shelf (R) po~ition just above t[...]

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 completion of cooking time is recommended. Temperatures are shown in Roasting Guide. For roasts over 8 Ibs., check with thermometer at half-[...]

Do not lock the oven door tith Broiling is cooking food by direct The oven door must be closed the door latch during roasting. heat from above the food. Most during broiling. This is used for self-cleaning only. fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these steps to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum. How to Broil 1. Oven does not[...]

Comments Arrange in single layer. Space evenly. Up to 8 patties take about same time. Steaks less than 1 inch thick cook through before browning. Pan frying is recommended. Slash fat. Quantity anWor Thickness Shelf Position 1st Side Minutes 2nd Side Minutes Food Bacon 1/2 lb. (about 8 thin slices) c 3 4-5 Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) 1/2 to 3/4 in[...]

OPEMT~G T~ SELF-CLEANING OWN Before a Clean Cycle Step 1: Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven—they cannot withstand the high cleaning temperatures. (Oven shelves may be left in oven. NOTE: Shelves will discolor after the self-clean cycle.) Step 2: Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom. If you use[...]

How to Set Oven for Cleaning Step 1: Turn the OVEN OVEN S~ OVEN~MP SET knob to CLEAN. Push in and turn the OVEN TEMP knob to ~ CLEAN. Controls will snap into final position @ c- + ,L~ ; when the CLEAN location is reached. Step 2: Slide the latch — handle to the right as far as it will go. Never force the door latch handle. Forcing the handle may [...]

OPEMTmG T~ SELF-CLEANmG OWN (continued) Questions and Answers Q. Why won’t my oven clean immediately even though I set all the time and clean knobs correctly? A. Check to be sure your DELAY START dial is set to the same time as the range clock. Also check to be sure latch handle is moved to the right. Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct[...]

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. k . . > CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS [...]

CAm Am CLEANmG (continued) Burner Heads (on sealed burners omy) The holes in the burners of your range, ,---- and the spark electrodes, must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and = > .l/-(/.~~. , an even, unhampered flame. You should clean the burner heads routinely, especially after bad spillovers, which could clog these holes. Wip[...]

Drip Pans (on some models) Remove the grates and lift out the drip pans. Drip pans can be cleaned in dishwasher or by hand. To get rid of burned-on food, place the drip pans in a covered container (or plastic bag) with 1/4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a [=J soap-filled scouring pad if necessary. CAUTION: Drip pans cannot be self-[...]

CA~ Am CLEAN~G (continued) Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable but it is heavy. You may need help removing and replacing the door. 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 off the hinges. NOTE: Be careful not to pla[...]

Oven Shelves Shelves can be cleaned by hand using soap and water or with an abrasive cleanser. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry. To remove heavy, burned-on soil, you may use scouring pads. After scrubbing, wash with soapy water, rinse and dry. Shelves may also be cleaned in self-cleaning oven, but will discolor and lose so[...]

CAm Am CLEAN~G (continued) Oven Lamp Replacement (on some models ) CAUTION: Before replacing your oven bulb, disconnect electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let the lamp cover and bulb cool completely. The oven lamp (bulb) is covered with a removable glass cover that is held in place with a bail-shaped[...]

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. Do not overload the storage drawer. If the drawer is too heavy, it may slip off the track when opened. The storage drawer may be removed for cleaning under the range. Clean the stor[...]

CAm Am CLEAN~G (continued) Oven Air Vents 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 located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range, under the kick p[...]

Broil and Bottom Burner Air Adjustment Shutters The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually. See the Installation Instructions and the Problem Solver sections in this book. Air adjustment shutters for the top (broil) and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames. The flames for the top (broil) burner should b[...]

~STALLATION ~STRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas: 1. Open windows. 2. Don’t touch electrical stitches. 3. Etinguish 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 vicini@ of this or any other appliance. BEFORE YOU BEGIN[...]

IMWRTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Instigation of this range must conform titi local codes, or in the absence of loed codes, titb the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI 2223.1, ktest edition. In Canada, initiation must conform tith tie current Natural Gas Instigation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.l or the current Propane Initiation Code, CAN/CGA- B149.2, and titi lod cod[...]

~STALLATION ~STRUCTIONS 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. ● The range may be pl[...]

❑ pROVIDE ADEQuATE GAS SUPPLY Your range is designed to operate at a pressure of 4“ of water column on natural 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. fiis range is convertible for use on natural or propane gas, if you decide [...]

~STALLA~ON ~STRUCTIONS (continued) CONNECT THE MNGE TO GM (continued) Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped witb Sealed Burners Pressure Q7 Regulator ~ ● 0- e- 0 90°Elbow~ _ (provided) t Flex ~ Connector Adapter (6 ft. max.) # ~ Adapter ml ,,,,,,,:L; Gas Shut-off ~ Valve Rigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Q Pressur[...]

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” N~ internal thread elbow at inlet of regulator. On models equipped titb dud burn[...]

ELECTRl~L CONNECTIONS (continued) ❑ USage sitiationSwhereAppliace Power Cord W be Disconnected Mquen@. An adapter maybe used only on a l~amp circuit. Do not use an adapter on a 20-amp circuit. mere local codes permit, a TEMPOUY CONNE~ON may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL-listed adapter, available at mo[...]

❑ SEAL THE OPENINGS Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed. ❑ CHECK SURFACE BURNER IGNITION Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks. Push in one of the surface burner controls and turn it[...]

❑ ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURHERAIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY ~r adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames. The air adjustment shutter for the top @roil) burner is in the center of the rear wall of the oven. The shutter for the bottom (oven) burner is near the back wall behind the storage drawe[...]

❑ 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 l:M” 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 i[...]

~STALLATION ~STRUCTIONS HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE WITH 1P GM OR NATURAL GM 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 or 5/16” (depending on the size of the spuds) ❑ PREPARE RAHGE FOR CONVERSION (1) Turn off gas supply at the wall. (2)[...]

❑ CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERS ON MODELS EQUIPPED WITH SEALED BURNERS (See Step 4 if range is equipped with dual burners.) Burnercap~ 1. Remove grates, burner caps and burner heads. 2. Remove burner bases by unscrewing the 3 small screws in each base. ~ burner straight out. DO NOT disconnect the wires from the burner bases unless the cooktop needs [...]

HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE WITH 1P GAS OR HATURAL GAS (continued) 5. To prevent leakage, make sure the ofilce 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 fiture conversion. Note: If an orifice spud [...]

❑ CONVERT THE OVEN BURNER ORIFICES Owen Burner 1. Remove oven door, storage drawer or broiler drawer, oven bottom and burner baffle. 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 orifice.) 2. To convert to N gas, use a 1/2” wrench t[...]

~STALLATION ~STRUCTIONS (continued) HOW TO COHVE~ THE RANGE FOR USE WTH 1P 6AS OR HATURAL GAS (continued) ❑ ~HvE~ ~P BURNER VALVES 1. Turn all top burners to ~W. 2. Remove all four knobs. 3. With a small flat W*. blade screwdriver, turn the valve set screws clockwise to decrease % flame size, counterclockwise i // to increase flame size. [...]

PROBLEM OVEN WLL NOT WORK TOP BURNERS DO NOT LIGHT OR DO NOT BURN EVENLY BURNERS HAVE YELLOW OR YELLOW-TIPPED FLAMES BURNER FLAMES VERY LARGE OR YELLOW OVEN DOES NOT COOK PROPERLY POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. ● The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown, ?[...]

PROBLEM SOLWR (continued) PROBLEM CLOCK DOES NOT WORK OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON STRONG ODOR OVEN WILL NOT SELF CLEAN OVEN DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK OVENNOTCLEAN_R CLEANCYCLE POSSIBLECAUSE ● Range electical plug must be securely seated inalive power outlet. Check for blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. ● Bulb may be loose or burned out. * Electi[...]

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Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. 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 part of the range that fails because of a manufacturing defec[...]