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Orifice Spuds for Converting to 

 orifice spuds are in a small plastic bag packed

with this Use and Care Guide. 

 orifice spuds

have a 2-digit number and the letter “L” on the

top. Each orifice spud will also have 1,2 or 3

grooves on the top, denoting the location on the

range where it is to be installed as shown below.

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Orifice Spuds for 

 to Natural Gas:

Natural gas orifice spuds have a 3-digit number
and the letter “N” on the top. Each orifice spud

will also have 1, 2 or 3 grooves on top denoting
the location on the range where it is to be
installed as shown below.

4. To prevent leakage, make sure the orifice spuds
are securely screwed into the gas inlet tubes.
5. Put old orifice spuds back in the bag to save
for possible future conversion.

 

 orifice spud is accidentally

dropped, the 
can be raised by

 

releasing the 2 front
clips with a large flat

When lowering it, make

sure it snaps over the clips.

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 THE OVEN BURNER ORIFICES

Oven Burner

1. 

Remove oven door, storage drawer or broiler

drawer, oven bottom and burner baffle (on some
models). The lower burner 

 spud is

located behind the storage drawer, broiler
drawer or kick panel. (On some models, a metal

shield must be removed to access the 
2. 

To convert to 

 gas,

use 

a 1/2” wrench to turn

the lower burner orifice
spud clockwise. Tighten the
spud only until it is snug.
To prevent damage, do
not 

 the spud.

To convert to 

 gas,

loosen the spud about 2 turns.

Broil Burner 

(on some models)

To convert to 

 

 use a 1/2” wrench to turn

the upper burner 

 spud clockwise. Tighten

spud only until it is snug with the base. To
prevent damage, do not 

 spud.

To convert to 

 gas, 

loosen the spud

about 2 turns.

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 SHUTTER

For 

 gas, 

loosen the

Phillips head screw and
rotate the shutter to the full

Screw

open position. With baffle

Air Shutter

in place, flames should
have approximately l-inch
blue cones and should not
extend beyond the edges

of the burner baffle. 

 30 seconds of burner

operation, check for flames lifting off burner
ports.   lifting is observed, gradually reduce air
shutter opening until flames are stabilized.

For 

 gas, 

the shutter should be open

1/2” or about 3/4 of the way open.

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Summary of Contents for Appliances JGBS18

Page 1: ...Continuous Clean 27 Door Removal 26 Lift up Cooktop 25 Oven Bottom 2 3 OvenVents 25 StorageDrawer 25 GE Appliances Problem Solver 45 46 Thermostat Adjustment Do It Yourself 16 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Preparation 28 44 Air Adjustment 37 38 Flame Size 1 1 35 37 44 45 Flooring Under the Range 3O Installation instructions 28 39 Leveling 39 LP Conversion 4O 44 Sealed Burner Mo...

Page 2: ...e is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a nei...

Page 3: ...use an extension cord with this appliance te the range out of kitchen tr c path and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage on standing p ot models and poor air circulation Be sure packing materhds are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packing material ignite Be sure your range is correctiy adjusted by a qualified service technician or in...

Page 4: ...trichina may be present in the meat it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat 4 SHfi ce CooMng Always use the LITE position on el tric ignition models or the HI position on standing pilot models when igniting the top burners and make sure the burners have ignited Never leav the surface burnem unattended at high flame settings Bofiovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on...

Page 5: ...the gas to the range and cd a qu ed service technician Never use an open flame to locate a leak Baking Broiling and Roasting 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 shelv s in the desired position while the oven is cool s Stand away from the rang whsn opening the door of a hot oven The hot air and steam that e...

Page 6: ...FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Features and appearance va 6 I Sealed Burners Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surface burners shown above ...

Page 7: ...t in Oven Door Located at top of Oven Door 14 Broiler Drawer or Storage Drawer on some models 15 Air Intake 16 Model and Serial Numbers Located on front frame of range behind either Broiler Drawer or Storage Drawer 17 Lift Off Oven Door 18 Anti Tip Device Lower right rear corner on range back See Installation Instructions 19 Oven Bottom 20 Oven Interior Light on some models On some models comes on...

Page 8: ...s right away When you turn the control off cooking stops right away Heat travels to the glass surface and then to the cookware so pans must be flat on the bottom for good cooking results The glass cooktop stays hot enough to continue cooking after it is turned off Remove the pan from the surface unit if you want cooking to stop Pans must be made of ferrous metals metal that attracts a magnet Heat ...

Page 9: ...urner should light within a few seconds Turn the knob to adjust the flame size If the knob stays at LITE it will continue to click I u 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 a little clicking noise the sound of the electr...

Page 10: ...epans coffee and teapots Glass conducts heat very slowly Heatproof Glass Ceramic Can be used for either surface or oven cooking lt conducts heat very slowly and cools very slowly Check cookware manufacturer s directions to be sure it can be used on gas ranges Stainless Steel This metal alone has poor heating properties and is usually combined with copper aluminum or other metals for improved heat ...

Page 11: ... Setting Display Clock While Timer Is Operating When the timer is counting down use the and pad Pressing the CLOCK pad while the timer is operating to change the remaining time or press the TIMER will not interfere with the timer s operation the ON OFF pad to stop the timer The timer cannot be display will change to show the clock but the timer cancelled unless you have fully completed set timer w...

Page 12: ...l power is restored This is because the flow of gas is automatically stopped and will not resume when power is restored until the glow bar has reached operating temperature I Power Outage Stinding Pilot An electrical power failure will not affect the standing oven pilot Oven Control Your oven is controlled by a single OVEN CONTROL knob It will normally take 30 90 seconds before the flame comes on ...

Page 13: ...or baking and roasting identified in this illustration as A bottom B C D and E top It also has a special low shelf position R for roasting extra large items such as a large turkey the shelf is not designed to slide out at this position Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking Broiling and Roasting sections Oven Vents The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear Do not leave ...

Page 14: ... I Cookiesorcupcakes I BorC I I Brownies 1 Bor C I I Layer cakes I B or C I 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 B or R Preheating Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it Preheat Preheating is necessary for good results when baking means bringing the oven up to the specified cakes cookies pastry and breads For most casse...

Page 15: ...ust Cakes For best browning when baking several 8 or 9 cakes stagger them so one pan is not directly above another Warped or bent pans will cause uneven baking results and poorly shaped products A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe recommends wil w Y usually be crisper thinner the cookie sheet helps retain it and drier than it should be If baked in a pan smaller than recommended it may be ...

Page 16: ... may vary Pull the OVEN CONTROL knob off the range and look at the back side To make adjustment loosen approximately one turn but do not completely remove the two screws on the back of the knob With the back of the knob facing you hold the outer edge of the knob with one hand and turn the front of the knob with the other hand To raise the oven temperature move the top screw toward the right You ll...

Page 17: ...s been reached 3 to 5 lbs and at R position for larger roasts 1 Position oven shelf at B position for small size roast 3 Turn the OVEN CONTROL knob to the desired temperature See the Roasting Guide for temperatures and approximate cooking times 4 When roasting is finished turn the OVEN T d CONTROL knob to OFF and then remove the food i from the oven 2 Check the weight of the roast Place the meat f...

Page 18: ...try often does not cook evenly additional time 15 minutes per pound for roasts under Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked 5 pounds more time for larger roasts successfully without thawing Follow directions given on package label Oven fipe Temperature Meat Tender cuts rib high quality sirloin 325 tip rump or top round Lamb leg or bone in shoulder 325 I Veal shoulder leg or loin 325 Pork loi...

Page 19: ...erior browning of the food but also increases spattering and the possibility of fats and meat juices igniting 5 Close the oven and broiler compartment door 6 Turn the OVEN CONTROL knob to BROIL 7 Turn the OVEN CONTROL knob to OFF Remove the broiler pan from the broiler compartment and serve the food immediately Leave the pan outside the range to cool Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil ...

Page 20: ...ll Done l lb 4 patties 1 2 to 314 inch thick B 1 o 11 4 5 Beef Steaks Rare Medium Well Done Rare Medium Well Done 1 inch thick 1 lfi lbs c c B c c B 9 12 13 10 12 15 25 7 5 6 8 9 6 7 10 12 16 18 Steaks less than l inch thick will cook through before browning Slash fat 1 X inch thick 2 2k Ibs Chicken 1 whole 2 to 2fi lbs split lengthwise Bone in 4 bone in breast A A c c 30 35 25 30 15 10 15 Brush e...

Page 21: ...he section that fits over the electrode is kept open A sewing needle or wire twist tie works well to unclog it The slits in the burner heads of your range must be kept clean at all times for an even unhampered flame You should clean the surface burners routinely especially after bad spillovers which could clog these openings To remove burned on food soak the burner heads in a solution of mild liqu...

Page 22: ...e burner in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water Soak the surface burner for 20 to 30 minutes For more stubborn stains use a cleanser like Soft Scrub brand or Bon Ami brand Rinse well to remove any traces of the cleanser that might clog the surface burner openings Do not use steel wool because it will clog the surface burner openings and scratch the surface burners If the holes become...

Page 23: ...e surface has cooled Then rinse and polish with a dry cloth Be careful when you clean the cooktop because the area over the pilot will be hot on models with Do not store flammable materials in an oven or standing pilots near the cooktop Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Oven Bottom The oven bottom...

Page 24: ...vinegar and hot water solution Metal parts can be cleaned with soap and water Do not use steel wool abrasives ammonia acids or commercial oven cleaners Dry with a soft cloth Removable Broiler Drawer on some models To remove 1 When the broiler is cool remove the grid and pan 2 Pull the broiler drawer out until it stops then push it back in about one inch 3 Grasp the handle lift and pull the broiler...

Page 25: ...fter cleaning lower tie cooktop be careful not to pinch your fingers Lower cooktop gently to avoid blowing out pilot flames on standing pilot models Vent appearance and location vaw Removable Storage Drawer on some models The storage drawer is a good place to store cookware To remove the storage drawer and bakeware Do not store plastics and flammable 1 Pull the drawer straight material in the draw...

Page 26: ...ld be wiped up immediately them back out When surface is cool clean and rinse Do not use oven cleaners cleansing powders or harsh abrasives on the outside of the door porcelain Oven Interior on all models except Continuous Cleaning models 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 spill...

Page 27: ...food to avoid scratching rubbing or otherwise damaging the porous finish on the oven walls To Clean the Continuous Cleaning Oven 1 Let range parts cool before handling We recommend rubber gloves be worn when cleaning 2 Remove shelves and cookware 3 Soil visibility maybe reduced by operating the oven at 400 F Close the door and turn the OVEN CONTROL knob to 400 F Time for at least four hours Repeat...

Page 28: ...fiance must be proper grounded WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this guide For assistance or additional information consult a qualfied instiler service agency manufacturer dealer or the gas supplier UTION Do not attempt to operate the oven of this range during a power failure Electric Ignition models only 28 IMP...

Page 29: ...ed over the appliance Clearance between the cooking surface and the ventilation hood surface MUST NE R BE SS THAN 24 INCHES EXCE ON Installation of a listed microwave oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall conform to the installation instructions packed with that appliance If cabinets are placed above the range allow a minimum clearance of 30 between the cooking surface and the bottom of...

Page 30: ...l withstand 180 E See the Important Safety Instructions section of the Instillation Instructions KITCHEN BINETS Make sure the wall coverings around your range can withstind the heat generated up to 200 F by the range See the Importint Safety Instructions section of the Installation Instructions MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LO TION Depending on your range you ll find the model and serial numbers on a la...

Page 31: ...he range to the gas supply line should have an I D of 1 2 and be 5 feet in length for ease of installation In Canada flexible connectors must be single wall metal connectors no longer than 6 feet in length CONFECT THE RANGE TO GAS Shut off the main gas supply valve before disconnecting the old range and leave it off until new hook up has been completed Don t forget to relight the pilot on other ga...

Page 32: ...quipped with Sealed Burners Q Pressure Regulator J oo ow m m provided t 90 Elbow Nipple Union Black Iron Pipe H Union c Nipple SE Gas Shut off Valve Flexible Conneetor and Rigid Pipe Hookups for Models Equipped with Standard Twin Burners Ada FN eup fw e P 7 d e e 9 Flex Connector 6 ft max i T D Black Iron Pipe B Union Manifold Pipe Adapter Nipple Gas Shut off ml b Valve h 112 or 314 Gas Pipe 32 ...

Page 33: ...en using test pressures of 1 2 psig or less to test the gas supply system simply isolate the range from the gas supply system by closing the individual shut off valve ELECTRlmL CONNECTIONS on some models Electrical Requirements 12 volt 60 Hertz properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15 amp or 20amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse Extension Cord Cautions Because of potential safety haza...

Page 34: ...and If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use Should this happen DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established Usage Situations where A liance Power Cord be Disconnected Frequen 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 fa...

Page 35: ...ctory to be approximately 5 16 tall A tinge of yellow appearing at the upper tip is normal E you find pilot adjustment is necessary follow instructions at right Miust the Surface Burner Pilots if Necessa of the manifold panel 3 To adjust use a blad type screwdriver with a shaft diameter of less than 3 16 Turn pilot adjustment screw until pilot is 5 16 high Do not reduce the flame to less than 5 16...

Page 36: ...odule Once the air has been purged from the supply lines burners should light within 4 seconds After burner lights rotate knob out of the LITE position Try each burner in succession until all burners have been checked Quali of Flames The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually m mes f j j t B Yellow tips on outer cones Normal for LP gas C Sofi blue flme Normal for natur...

Page 37: ... burner flames are burning properly remove the oven bottom and the burner baffle on some models see below Names should have approximately 1 blue cones and if range is supplied with natural gas should burn with no yellow tipping With most LPgas small yellow tips at the end of outer cones are normal Flames should not lift off burner ports If lifting is observed gradually reduce air shutter opening u...

Page 38: ...e cones and if range is supplied with natural gas should burn with no yellow tipping with most LP gas small yellow tips at the end of outer cones are normal Flames should not lift off burner ports If lifting is observed gradually reduce air shutter opening until flames are stabilized With the baffle in place or with the oven bottom in place on models not equipped with a burner baffle the flames sh...

Page 39: ...the range when not properly installed If the Anti Tip device supplied with the range does not fit this application use the universal Anti Tip device W02X7909 1 Mark the wall where the MGHT EDGE of the range is to be located Be sure to allow for the countertop overhang if you intend to install the range next to cabinets Slotted Head crew qw Anti Tip Device L lllDlate I Y2 a dg w 2 bcate the outside...

Page 40: ...egulator at rear of the range Remove Screws Access Cover m On some models you may have to remove an access cover also 40 COHVERT THE PRESSURE REGU TOR continue this protective cap Cap Assembly except for conversion 2 Unscrew the plastic protected hex nut cap from the regulator 3 Carefully pry the protective plastic cap off the threaded metal cap Gently pull the plastic washer off the threads on th...

Page 41: ...drawer oven bottom and burner baffle on some models The lower burner orflce spud is located behind the storage drawer broiler drawer or kick panel On some models a metal shield must be removed to access the orflce 2 To convert to U gas use a 1 2 wrench to turn the lower burner orifice spud clockwise Tighten the spud only until it is snug To prevent damage do not overtighten the spud To convert to ...

Page 42: ... types of knobs are adjustable OFF 5 3 g z 1 Light the top burners and continue turning all of the surface knobs to LOW 2 Remove all four knobs w j o w y decrease flame size counterclockwise to increase flame size Adjust until the flame is about the same height as the top of the burner 4 Replace the knobs 5 Check for flame outage by opening and closing the oven door several times H the flame goes ...

Page 43: ...or small adjustable wrench remove each of the four spuds on the surface burner gas inlet tubes and replace them with the correct gas spuds mounted in a holder at the right rear of the range above the regulator Natural gas spuds are brass and LP gas spuds are red or silver Mount the spuds that you removed from the inlet tubes back in the holder To prevent leakage make sure spuds are securely screwe...

Page 44: ...l of the surface knobs to LOW OFF g 2 fp 2 Remove all 4 knobs 3 With a small flat blade screwdriver turn the valve set screws WA clockwise to decrease flame size counterclockwise to increase flame size Adjust until the flame is about the same height as the top of the burner 4 Replace the knobs 5 Check for flame outage by opening and closing the oven door several times If the flame goes out increas...

Page 45: ...age drawer broiler drawer or kick panel and look for the gas shut off lever at the back of the range On some models you may have to remove an access cover also Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet Burner holes on the side or around the top of burner may be clogged Remove burners on models with standard twin burners or burner heads on models with sealed burners or burner ca...

Page 46: ... heat treatment applied to the oven window Oven controls not properly set See the Broiling section BA ROIL switch on some models turned to the incorrect setting Oven door mMor broiler drawer not closed Improper shelf position being used See the Broiling section Food is being cooked on a hot pan Cookware is not suited for bruiling Alnminum fofi used on the broiler pan rack has not bmn fitted proper...

Page 47: ...red hearing or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of GE access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may appliances and a brochure to call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request assist in planning a barrier free information or service kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 SeNice Contracts 80M262224 You can have the secure fee...

Page 48: ...lease contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Cente 800 626 2000 consumer 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...

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