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UseandCareGuide

Gas Range

GE Appliances

Model: JGBP19

Safety Instructions

................... 3–6

Anti-Tip Device ................................... 2, 3, 24

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil................... 5, 13, 14, 16, 18

Features ........................................................... 7

Oven.................................................... 10–19

Baking ................................................. 12, 13

Broiling................................................ 16, 17

Control Settings.......................................... 9

Roasting ............................................. 14, 15

Self-Cleaning ..................................... 18, 19

Surface Cooking........................................ 8, 9

Control Settings.......................................... 9

Cooktop Comparison ................................ 8

Cookware Tips ............................................ 9

Care and Cleaning

.............. 18–23

Broiler Pan and Rack .................................. 22

Burner Grates ............................................... 20

Control Knobs .............................................. 21

Lift-Off Oven Door ....................................... 23

Lift-Up/Off Cooktop ................................... 20

Oven Shelves ............................................... 22

Porcelain Enamel Cooktop ....................... 20

Removable Cooktop Burners................... 21

Removable Oven Bottom.......................... 22

Self-Cleaning......................................... 18, 19

Problem Solver

.............................. 26

Minor Adjustments..................................... 25

Thermostat Adjustment–

Do It Yourself

............................................ 11

More questions ?…call

GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000

Consumer Services

.................. 27

Appliance and Registration......................... 2

Important Phone Numbers....................... 27

Model and Serial Numbers ......................... 2

Removal of Packaging Tape ....................... 2

Warranty ........................................Back Cover

164D2966P079

Summary of Contents for 164D2966P079

Page 1: ...Care and Cleaning 18 23 Broiler Pan and Rack 22 Burner Grates 20 Control Knobs 21 Lift Off Oven Door 23 Lift Up Off Cooktop 20 Oven Shelves 22 Porcelain Enamel Cooktop 20 Removable Cooktop Burners 21 Removable Oven Bottom 22 Self Cleaning 18 19 Problem Solver 26 Minor Adjustments 25 Thermostat Adjustment Do It Yourself 11 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Consumer Services 27 Appli...

Page 2: ...rome trim on oven parts It cannot be removed if it is baked on If you received a damaged range Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the range Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself Write down the model and serial numbers You ll find the model and s...

Page 3: ...responsibility for the conversion Be sure all packing materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packing material ignite Plug your range Electric Ignition models only into a 120 volt grounded outlet only Do not remove the round grounding prong from the plug If in doubt about the grounding of the home electrical system it is your personal res...

Page 4: ...liance Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range When cooking pork follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170 F This assures that in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat Cleaning Your Range Clean only parts listed in this ...

Page 5: ...can be easily grasped and remain cool Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop they may melt if left too close to the vent Keep all plastics away from top burners If range is located near a window do not hang long curtains that could blow over the top burners and create a fire hazard Do not leave any items on the cooktop The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase press...

Page 6: ...vicing When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven follow the manufacturer s directions Use only glass cookware that is recommended for use in gas ovens After broiling always take the broiler pan out of the range and clean it Leftover grease in the broiler pan can catch fire the next time you use the pan When broiling if meat is too close to the flame the fat may ignite Trim excess fat to prev...

Page 7: ...5 11 located in center of rear of range 8 Cooktop 5 20 Explained Feature Index on page 9 Oven Temperature Knob 4 10 11 14 16 18 21 10 Oven Shelf Supports 10 12 14 Shelf positions for cooking are 17 19 suggested in the Baking Roasting and Broiling pages 11 Oven Shelf with Stop Locks 5 10 12 14 19 22 12 Removable Oven Door 4 23 13 Kick Panel 20 14 Broiler Pan and Rack 6 14 16 18 22 JGBP19 Safety Ins...

Page 8: ...l surface off the glass cooktop is hot from the heat of the pan but cooking stops right away Electric Coil Flattened metal Heats by direct contact with the pan and by heating the air under the pan For best tubing containing cooking results use good quality pans Electric coils are more forgiving of electric resistance warped pans than radiant or solid disks Heats up quickly but does not change wire...

Page 9: ... and turn it to HI position The burner should light within a few seconds Top 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 lids when cooking with minimum amounts of water Cast iron If heated slowly most skillets will give satisfactory results Enamelware Under some ...

Page 10: ...ily smell the first few times you turn your oven on This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in a short time To speed the process set a self clean cycle for a minimum of three hours See the Operating the Self Cleaning Oven section 10 Electric Ignition The oven burner and broil burner are lit by electric ignition To light either burner turn the Oven Temperature knob to the desired temperatur...

Page 11: ...ick panel to access Squeeze the tabs and pull to disconnect Adjust the Oven Thermostat Do It Yourself You may find 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 yo...

Page 12: ... either the shelf position B or C See the chart for suggested shelf positions Type of Food Shelf Position Angel food cake A Biscuits or muffins B or C Cookies or cupcakes B or C Brownies B or C Layer cakes B or C Bundt or pound cakes A or B Pies or pie shells B or C Frozen pies A on cookie sheet Casseroles B or C Roasting A or B D C B A Preheating Baking Pans Preheat the oven if the recipe calls f...

Page 13: ...aller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food Pies Cakes For best results bake pies in dark rough or dull pans to produce a browner crisper crust Frozen pies in foil pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away from the pie crust the cookie sheet helps retain it When baki...

Page 14: ...ore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached 1 Place the shelf in A or B position No preheating is necessary 2 Check the weight of the meat Place it fat side up or for poultry breast side up on the roasting rack in a shallow pan The melting fat will baste the meat Select a pan as close to the size of the meat as possible The broiler pan with rack is a good pan for t...

Page 15: ...33 18 22 140 150 tip rump or top round Medium 35 39 22 29 150 160 Well Done 40 45 30 35 170 185 Lamb leg or bone in shoulder 325 Rare 21 25 20 23 140 150 Medium 25 30 24 28 150 160 Well Done 30 35 28 33 170 185 Veal shoulder leg or loin 325 Well Done 35 45 30 40 170 180 Pork loin rib or shoulder 325 Well Done 35 45 30 40 170 180 Ham precooked 325 To Warm 17 20 minutes per pound any weight 115 120 ...

Page 16: ...into the pan thus keeping meat drier Juices are protected by the rack and stay cooler thus preventing excessive spatter and smoking Q Should I salt the meat before broiling A No Salt draws out the juices and allows them to evaporate Always salt after cooking Turn the meat with tongs piercing the meat with a fork also allows juices to escape When broiling poultry or fish brush each side often with ...

Page 17: ...eaks Rare 1 inch thick B 9 7 Steaks less than 1 inch thick cook Medium 1 to 11 2 lbs B 12 13 5 6 through before browning Pan frying Well Done B 13 8 9 is recommended Slash fat Rare 11 2 inch thick B 10 6 7 Medium 2 to 21 2 lbs B 15 9 12 Well Done B 25 16 18 Chicken 1 whole A 28 30 18 20 Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes per 2 to 21 2 lbs side for cut up chicken Brush each split lengthwise side wit...

Page 18: ...n any way or if it has become displaced on the door you should have it replaced 4 Close the oven door and make sure the oven light is off If the oven light is not turned off the life of the bulb will be shortened or it may cause the bulb to burn out immediately The oven shelves may be cleaned in the self cleaning oven However they will darken lose their luster and become hard to slide Do not use c...

Page 19: ...y cleaned Q What should I do if excessive smoking occurs during cleaning A This is caused by excessive soil Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF Open windows to rid room of smoke Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle Q Is the crackling or popping sound I hear during cleaning normal A Yes This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions ...

Page 20: ...e cooktop while it is hot use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right away When the surface has cooled wash with soap and water Rinse well For other spills such as fat spatterings wash with soap and water or cleansing powders after the surface has cooled Rinse well Polish with a dry cloth Burner Grates Lift the grates out when cool The grates should be washed regularly and of course after s...

Page 21: ...traight line from the igniter to the burner Fig B Removable Cooktop Burners Control Panel and Knobs It s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use of the oven Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleansers strong liquid cleaners plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control panel they will...

Page 22: ... pan from the oven Remove the rack from the pan Carefully pour out the grease in the pan into a proper container Wash and rinse the broiler pan and rack in hot water with a soap filled or plastic scouring pad If food has burned on sprinkle the rack with detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth Soaking the pan will remove burned on foods The broiler pan may be cleaned with...

Page 23: ...the frame To replace the door make sure the hinges are in the special stop position Position the slots in the bottom of the door squarely over the hinges Then lower the door slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same time If the hinges snap back against the oven frame pull them back out TO CLEAN THE DOOR Inside of door Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during the self clean cycle y...

Page 24: ...de of the range location 2 If the bracket side of the range is adjacent to a cabinet place the bracket against back wall and cabinet as shown in Figure 1 If there is no adjacent cabinet determine where the location of the range side painted outside panel will be Place the bracket with its outside edge at this location and against the back wall See Figure 1 3 Determine whether you will anchor the b...

Page 25: ...any sharp blue cones in the flame you may see yellow tips and soot may accumulate on pots and pans The air adjustment shutters set on the hood of the valves and are positioned on the burner tubes by friction fit To adjust the flow of air to the burners apply a blade type screwdriver against the friction fit shutters and push to adjust the shutters allowing more or less air into the burner tubes as...

Page 26: ...vent blocked on top of range Oven Temperature knob set incorrectly or not turned on Incorrect cookware being used Check each cooking section for cookware tips or recommendations Check common problems listed in Baking Roasting and Broiling sections Oven bottom not securely seated in position STRONG ODOR Improper air gas ratio in oven Adjust oven burner air shutter An odor from the insulation around...

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Page 28: ...sumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting facilities as described in the Installation Instructions provided with the product Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Failure of the product if it is used for other tha...

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