GE JGBP88 manual

Safety Instr uctions . . . . . .2–7 Operating Instr uctions Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Clock and Timer . . . . . . .16, 17 Lower Oven Drawer . . . . . . . .32 Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11–34 Baking and Roasting . . . . . .14 Broiling, Broiling Guide . . .15 Convection . . . . . . . . . . .20–24 Oven Control . . . . . [...]

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 store 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[...]

Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 5 www .GEAppliances.com 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 t[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Operating Instructions 6 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support ■ Be sure to wipe off excess spillage before self-cleaning operation. ■ Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler pan, broiler grid, all cookware, probe and an[...]

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMA TION CAREFULL Y . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 7 www .GEAppliances.com ■ 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[...]

8 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 position. Y ou will hear a little clicking noise— the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner . T urn th[...]

9 In Case of Power Failure In case of a power failure, you can light the gas sur face burners on your range with a match. Hold a lit match to the burner , then push in and turn the control knob to the LITE position. Use extreme caution when lighting burners this way . Sur face burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to [...]

10 Most griddled foods require cooking on a preheated sur face. Preheat griddle according to the guide below , then switch to the desired cook setting. IMPORT ANT NOTES: ■ Avoid cooking extremely greasy foods and be careful of grease spill-over while cooking. ■ Do not use oil on the griddle for extended lengths of time. Permanent staining and/o[...]

Oven Control, Clock and T imer Features BAKE Pad T ouch this pad to select the bake function. BROIL HI/LO Pad T ouch this pad to select the broil function. Display Shows the time of day , oven temperature, whether the oven is in the bake, broil or self-cleaning mode and the times set for the timer or automatic oven operations. On some models, it wi[...]

Operating Instructions 12 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the oven controls. (on some models) Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Oven Control, Clock and T imer Features (on some models) SELF CLEAN Pad T ouch this pad to select the self-cleaning functi[...]

Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 13 Using the upper oven. www .GEAppliances.com T o avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin… The shelves have stop-locks, so that when placed correctly on the shelf suppo[...]

How to Set the Upper Oven for Baking or Roasting Y our oven is not designed for open-door cooking. T ouch the BAKE pad. T ouch the number pads to set the desired temperature. T ouch the ST ART pad. The word ON and 100° will be displayed. As the oven heats up, the display will show the changing temperature. When the oven reaches the temperature you[...]

Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 15 www .GEAppliances.com Broiling Guide Quantity and/ Shelf* First Side Second Side Food or Thickness Position T ime (min.) T ime (min.) Comments Bacon 1/2 lb. C 4 3 Arrange in single layer . (about 8 thin slices) Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 pattie[...]

Not all features are on all models. T o Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time of day for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly . The time of day cannot be changed during a timed baking or self- cleaning cycle. On models with a CLOCK pad, touch it once to set. On models with a TIMER/CLOCK pad, touch and hold the pad [...]

Power Outage If a flashing time is in the display , you have experienced a power failure. Reset the clock. On models with a CLOCK pad, touch it once to reset. On models with a TIMER/CLOCK pad, touch and hold the pad until the display changes. Enter the correct time of day by touching the appropriate number pads. T ouch the ST ART pad. 17 Consumer S[...]

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 18 Using the timed baking and roasting features. (upper oven 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 hour before or after cooking. Room temper[...]

Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 19 For many foods, especially roasts and poultry , internal food temperature is the best test for doneness. The temperature probe takes the guesswork out of cooking foods to the exact doneness you want. Use of probes other than the one provi[...]

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 20 Using the convection oven. (on some models) The convection oven fan shuts off when the oven door is opened. DO NOT leave the door open for long periods of time while using convection cooking. T o help you understand the difference between[...]

21 Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Cookware for Convection Cooking Before using your convection oven, check to see if your cookware leaves room for air circulation in the oven. If you are baking with several pans, leave space between them. Also, be sure the pans do not tou[...]

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 22 How to Set the Upper Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the Probe (on some models) The display will flash PROBE and the oven control will signal if the probe is inserted into the outlet, and you have not set a probe temperature and t[...]

23 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Convection Roasting Guide Meats Minutes/Lb. Oven T emp. Internal T emp. Beef Rib (3 to 5 lbs.) Rare † 20 – 24 325 ° F 140 ° F Medium 24 – 28 325 ° F 160 ° F Wel l 28 – 32 325 ° F 170 ° F Boneless Rib, T op Sirloin Rare † 2[...]

24 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the timed convection baking features. (on some models) Y ou will hear a fan while cooking with this feature. The fan will stop when the door is opened but the heat will not turn off. NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, egg[...]

25 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 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[...]

26 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Special features of your upper oven control. 12-Hour , 24-Hour or Clock Blackout Y our control is set to use a 12-hour clock. If you would prefer to have a 24-hour military time clock or black out the clock display , follow the steps belo[...]

27 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Using the Sabbath Feature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) www .GEAppliances.com The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting in the upper oven only . It cannot be used for convection, broiling, self-cleaning [...]

28 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 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 to 1 minute, until only ⊃ is in the display . Press and hold both the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads[...]

29 Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 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 yoursel[...]

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 30 The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. Do not use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips or dry cereal. T o Use the Warming Drawer T ouch the WARMING DRA WER pad. [...]

31 T emperature Selection Chart T o keep several different foods hot, set the control to the food needing the highest setting. ■ The temperature, type and amount of food, and the time held will affect the quality of the food. ■ Food in heat-safe glass and glass-ceramic utensils may need a higher control setting as compared to food in metal uten[...]

32 Using the lower oven drawer . (on some models) T o Use the Lower Oven Drawer Push in and turn the lower oven drawer knob to any desired setting. Allow the lower oven drawer to preheat. ■ The ON signal light is located on the upper right side of the knob and glows when the knob is in the ON position. It remains ON until the knob is moved to the[...]

33 The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly . Before a Clean Cycle For the first self-clean cycle, we recommend venting your kitchen with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood. Remove the broiler pan, broiler grid, all cookware, probe and any aluminum foil from the oven — they cannot w[...]

The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly . How to Delay the Start of Cleaning Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day . T ouch the SELF CLEAN pad. Using the number pads, enter the desired clean time. T ouch the DELA Y ST ART pad. The earliest start time you can set will appear in the displ[...]

35 Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 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 properly when the range is replaced[...]

36 Care and cleaning of the range. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 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. Center[...]

37 www .GEAppliances.com Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Burner Grates Y our range has three professional-style double grates. These grates are position- specific. For maximum stability , these grates should only be used in their proper position; they cannot be interchange[...]

38 Care and cleaning of the range. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 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[...]

www .GEAppliances.com Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 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 door open.[...]

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 40 Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Shelves and Drawer Racks If your oven is equipped with nickel oven shelves, they should be removed from the oven before beginning the self-clean cycle. T o clean the nickel shelves, use an abrasive cle[...]

Removable Lower Oven Drawer Pan NOTE: Allow lower oven drawer to cool before removing pan. NOTE: Wipe spills promptly after each use. ■ Never place, use or self-clean the lower oven drawer pan in the upper oven. ■ Lower oven drawer has a removable pan for easy cleaning. Clean with hot soapy water and a sponge or dish towel. Dry with a clean clo[...]

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 edition. In Canada, installation must confor m with the cur rent Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1 or the cur rent[...]

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 , ma[...]

29 3 ⁄ 4 ” Depth with door closed (includes door handle) Depth varies depending on model. See specifications sheet for your model. 30” 36 1 ⁄ 4 ” ± 1⁄4” T o cabinets below cooktop and at the range back 30” 30” 6” Minimum 13” Minimum clearnace to right wall Maximum depth for cabinets above countertops Front edge of the range s[...]

45 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[...]

46 Installation Instructions PROVIDE ADEQUA TE GAS SUPPL Y 1 Y our range is designed to operate at a pressure of 5 ″ 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 natu[...]

Installation Instructions GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCA TIONS 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. Shortest connection from hard pipe stub[...]

Installation Instructions RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP 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 Gas shut-off valve Pressure regulator 45 ° Elbow Nipple Union 90 ° Elbow Black iron [...]

49 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Electrical Requirements 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded dedicated 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 [...]

Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT .) 3 B. Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord 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 have [...]

CHECK IGNITION OF SURF ACE BURNERS 6 Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after the range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks. Electric Ignition Models Select a top burner knob and simultaneously push in and turn to LITE position. Y ou will hear a clicking sound indicating proper operation of the spark [...]

T o remove the oven bottom: A. Remove the knurled screws holding down rear of the oven bottom. B. Grasp the oven bottom at finger slots on each side. C. Lift the rear of the oven bottom enough to clear the lip of the range frame, push it back, and then pull it up and out. 52 Installation Instructions ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUT[...]

53 Installation Instructions INST ALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE 10 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 rang[...]

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. Before you call for service… Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Plug on range is not completely • Make [...]

Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 55 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Control signals after Y ou forgot to enter a bake • T ouch the BAKE pad and desired temperature or entering cooking time temperature or cleaning time. the SELF CLEAN pad and desired clean time. or sta[...]

Operating Instructions 56 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Upper oven light does Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb. not work Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a l[...]

Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions www .GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Display goes blank A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker . blown or the circuit breaker tripped. The clock is in the • See the Special feature[...]

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61 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Notes.[...]

62 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[...]

63 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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