GE JGBS23DEMCC manual

Safety Instructions . . . . . .2–7 Operating Instructions Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–19 Baking and Roasting . . . . . . . .13 Broiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Broiling Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1[...]

2 IMP OR T ANT SAFET Y INFORMA TION. RE AD 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 T O DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ■ Do not try t o light any appliance. ■ Do not t ouch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. ■[...]

3 ge. com W ARNING! Have the installer show you the location of the range gas shut-off valve and how t o shut it off if necessary. ■ Have your range installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer , in accordance with the Installation Instructions. Any adjustment and ser vice should be performed only by qualified gas range installers or [...]

■ Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage (on standing pilot models) and 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 adjuste[...]

5 ge. 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 oven shelves in the desired position while the oven is cool. ■ Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is a convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot [...]

6 IMP OR T ANT SAFET Y INFORMA TION. RE AD ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SURF ACE BURNERS Use proper pan size—avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having f lat bottoms large enough t o cover burner grates . To avoid spillovers , make sure cookware is large enough to contain the food properly . This will both save cleani[...]

READ AND FOLL OW THIS S AFE T Y INFORMA TION CAREFULL Y . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 ge. com SURF ACE BURNERS (cont .) ■ Always turn the surface burner controls off before removing cookware. ■ Do not lift the cooktop on sealed burner models. Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper operation of the range. ■ When a pilot goes out (o[...]

8 Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Light a Gas Sur face Burner Make sure all the sur face burners are placed in their respective positions. Electric Ignition Models: 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 ign[...]

9 ge. com Use a f lat-bottomed wok . How to Select Flame Size For safe handling of cookware, never let the flames ext end up the sides of the cookware. Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat . When fast heating is desired, the flame size on a gas burner should match the cookwar e you are using. Flames larger than the bottom of the cookwa[...]

10 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Car e and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Consumer S uppor t Bake/T emp R ecall 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 in bake mode. Start/On Pad Must be [...]

11 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer S uppor t ge. com Clear/Off Pad T ouch this pad to cancel ALL oven operations except the clock and timer . Broil Hi/Lo Pad T ouch this pad to select the broil function. Broil Light Flashes while in edit mode—you can switch from[...]

12 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Car e and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Consumer S uppor t Plastic it ems on the cooktop may melt if lef t too close to the vent . Vent appearance and location vary. The oven has 5 shelf positions . It also has a special low shelf position (R) for extra large it ems , such as [...]

13 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer S uppor t 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. F[...]

14 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Car e and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Consumer S uppor t Using the oven. 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 h[...]

15 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer S uppor t ge. com The size, weight , thickness, starting temperature and your preference of doneness will affect broiling times. This guide is based on meats at refrigerator temperature. †The U.S . Depar tment of Agriculture sa[...]

16 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Car e and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Consumer S uppor t If a f lashing time is in the display, you have experienced a power failure. Reset the clock . T o reset the clock, touch the Clock pad. Enter the correct time of day by touching the + or – pads. Touch the Star t/On [...]

17 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer S uppor t T o Adjust the Thermostat (on models with t ouch pads) T ouch the Bake and Broil Hi/Lo pads at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows SF . T ouch the Bake pad. A two digit number shows in the display. The o[...]

18 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Car e and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Consumer S uppor t 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[...]

19 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer S uppor t The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling. NO TE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes of f when the door is closed . The[...]

20 Be sure electrical power is of f and all sur faces are cool before cleaning any par t of the range. If your range is removed for cleaning , ser vicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury . Car e and clea[...]

21 Grate Burner head Burner cap Cooktop Drip pan (if so equipped) Electrode 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 bac[...]

22 Car e and cleaning of the range. Burner Caps and Heads (on sealed burners only) Burner caps Lift off when cool. Wash 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 par ticles. Burner heads For proper ignition, make sure the small hole in the section that fits over[...]

23 ge. com Cooktop Sur face T o avoid damaging the porcelain enamel surface of the cooktop and to prevent it from becoming dull, clean up spills right away. Foods with a lot of acid (tomatoes, sauerkraut , fruit juices, etc.) or foods with high sugar content could cause a dull spot if allowed to set . When the sur face has cooled, wash and rinse. F[...]

24 Oven Bott om The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish. To make cleaning easier , protect the oven bottom from excessive spillovers by placing a cookie sheet on the shelf below the shelf you are cooking on. This is particularly important when baking a fruit pie or other foods with a high acid content . Hot fruit fillings or other foods that [...]

25 Removable Broiler Drawer (on some models) T o remove: When the broiler is cool, remove any grid and pan. Pull the broiler drawer out until it stops, then push it back in about one inch. Grasp the handle, lift and pull the broiler drawer out . Clean the broiler drawer with hot soapy water . T o replace: Hold the broiler drawer in the raised posit[...]

26 Porcelain Oven Interior With proper care, the porcelain enamel interior will retain its attractive finish for many years. Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavy spattering or spillovers may require cleaning with a mild abrasive cleanser . Soap-filled scouring pads may also be used. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid conte[...]

27 If you have questions, call 800.GE. CARES or visit our Website at: ge.com Installation Range Instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. Installation of this range must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFP A .54, lat est edition. In Canada[...]

28 Installation Instructions FOR YOUR SAFE T Y Do not st ore or use combustible materials, gasoline or other f lammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. If you smell gas: Open windows. Don’t touch electrical switches. Extinguish any open flame. Immediately call your gas supplier . 4 3 2 1 MA TERIALS YOU MA Y NEED[...]

Installation Instructions 29 W ARNING! INST ALL A TION SAFE T Y INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions completely and carefully. Improper installation, adjustment , alt eration, service or maint enance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified installer , ser vice agency, [...]

XDIMENSIONS AND CLE ARANCES Provide adequat e 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 adjust ed to meet specific requir ements. The range may be placed with 0 ?[...]

31 Installation Instructions W ARNING! ANTI-TIP DE VICE T o reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket . See installation instructions shipped with the bracket for complete details before attempting to install. T o check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly, carefully tip the[...]

32 Installation Instructions PROVIDE ADEQUA TE GAS SUPPL Y Y our range is designed to operate at a pressur e 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 conver tible for use on natu[...]

33 Installation Instructions GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLE T 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. S[...]

FLEXIBLE CONNECT OR HOOKUP (for models equipped with Sealed Burners) Installation Instructions 34 RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS (for models equipped with Sealed Burner s) Pressure regulator Gas Flow into Range Flex connector (6 feet maximum) Adapter Installer : Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve. 1/ 2 ″ or 3/4 ″ Gas pipe [...]

35 Installation Instructions RIGID PIPE HOOKUP (for models equipped with Standard Twin Burner s) FLEXIBLE CONNECT OR HOOKUP (for models equipped with Standard Twin Burners) Adapter 1/ 2 ″ or 3/4 ″ Gas pipe Adapter Flex connector (6 feet maximum) Manifold pipe Pressure regulator Gas shut-off valve Union Nipple Manifold pipe Nipple Union Black ir[...]

36 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Electrical Requir ements 120-volt , 60 Her tz, 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 cer tain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension[...]

37 Installation Instructions SE AL THE OPENINGS Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed. 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (cont .) When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter , always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to b[...]

LIGHT THE PILO TS (cont .) Adjust the S urface 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. To adjust , use a blade-type screwdriver with a shaft diameter of less than or equal to 3/16 ″ . Turn pilot adjustment screw unti[...]

39 Installation Instructions Adjust Broil Burner Air Adjustment Shutter on Models with a Broiler Drawer, if Necessary Determine if the bottom burner flames are burning properly. With the oven bottom removed, properly adjusted flames should have approximately 1 ″ blue cones and, if range is supplied with natural gas, should burn with no yellow tip[...]

40 Installation Instructions Replace Oven Parts After all adjustments are made, replace the broiler drawer , oven bottom, shelves and oven door . G LIGHT THE PILO TS (cont .) Check Ignition of S urface Burners Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after pilots have been lighted (on some models) and the range and gas supply lin[...]

41 LEVEL THE RANGE Install the oven shelves in the oven and position the range where it will be installed. 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 . Remove [...]

42 WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLE TED Make sure all controls are left in the OFF position. Make sure the flow of combustion and ventilation air t o the range is unobstruct ed. CONVER T TO LP GAS (or conver t back t o natural gas from LP) This range leaves the fact ory set for use with natural gas. If you want to conver t to LP gas, the conversion must[...]

Befor e you call for ser vice… ge. com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the char ts on the following pages f irst 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 is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, or do not burn evenly insert[...]

44 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Clock does not work Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, insert ed in the electrical outlet . properly grounded outlet . A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker . blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Oven controls improperly[...]

ge. com 45 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer S uppor t Problem Possible Causes What T o Do “Crackling” or This is the sound of the • This is normal. “popping” sound metal heating and cooling during cooking. Rainbow effect in This is caused by the heat • [...]

46 Notes. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Car e and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Consumer S uppor t[...]

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50 ■ Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product . ■ Improper installation, delivery or maint enance. ■ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other than the int ended purpose or used commercially. ■ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. ■ Damage t o the product caused by acc[...]

51 ■ Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product . ■ Improper installation, delivery or maint enance. ■ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other than the int ended purpose or used commercially. ■ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. ■ Damage t o the product caused by acc[...]

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