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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 

 weeks of using your new range.

Lighting Instructions for Electric Ignition Model 

The oven burner on 

 range is 

 by electric ignition.

To 

 the burner, turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired

temperature. The burner should 

 within 30-90 seconds. After the oven

reaches the selected temperature the oven burner cycles on and off to
maintain the selected temperature.

Power 

A burner in use when an 

 power failure

occurs 

 continue to operate normally. Your oven

may be used during an electrical power 

 by

carefully following the steps below:

To 

 the oven 

 during an 

power outage:

1. Be sure the OVEN TEMP knob is in the

OFF position.

2. Open both the oven and broiler doors and wait 5

minutes to allow any pilot gas to dissipate.

3. Unplug the range from the 

 

 turn off the

circuit breaker, or remove the fuse to avoid

 ignition of the oven if electrical power is

restored 

 you are lighting the 

4. Remove the broiler pan.

5. Locate the oven pilot assembly by looking into the

broiler opening. The pilot is at the back of the
broiler compartment, on the right side of the burner.

NOTE: The oven must beat room temperature
before you should attempt to light the oven pilot
manually.

6. Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired

temperature setting.

7. Light the pilot with a match and withdraw your arm

immediately because the oven burner may light in
as 

 as 20 seconds.

8. Replace the broiler pan and close the oven and

broiler doors.

NOTE: It is necessary to light the pilot manually
each time the oven is used during a power outage.

Lighting 

 for 

 

 Models 

 

These ranges have standing oven pilots that must be

4. Using a long match or match holder, reach in and

lit initially.

 the oven pilot.

To light the oven pilot:

1. Be sure the OVEN

TEMP knob is in the
OFF position.

2. Remove the oven

bottom and the
burner 
See the Care and

Cleaning section.

3. Find the oven pilot

port at the back of
the oven.

5. Place the burner 

 and the oven bottom and

 the door. Your oven and broiler are now ready

for use.

● 

To light the oven burner, turn the OVEN TEMP

 to the desired temperature. The burner should

light within 60 seconds.

● 

Power 

 An electrical power failure will not

affect the standing oven pilot.

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Summary of Contents for JGAS02EN

Page 1: ...s 11 13 SutiaceCooking 8 9 ControlSettings 8 ElectricIgnition 8 9 Care and Cleaning l 9 24 Broiler Pan and Rack 22 Burner mbW 19 21 Coomp 2 1 Door Removal 23 en orn 22 Oj lejD w6r 22 Problem Solver 34 Thermostat Adjustment Do It Yourself 12 More questions call GEAnswer Cente 80 626 2000 consumer Services 36 Appliance Registration 2 ImponantPhoneNumbers 36 Model and Serial Number Location 2 Warranw...

Page 2: ... YOU ED SERWCE To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book To obtain replacement parts contact G otpoint Service Centers We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further help HRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleas...

Page 3: ..._ or rephee ay partofyourrange urdessittispecifi y recommended M da M other servicing shodd be referred to a q ed tecMcian Q te _ out of Mtien tic pati and out of btiow to prevat pnot OU onstanding ot rnod and poor air tiom Q Be m W pa mated are removed from the range before operating it to vent or smoke damage shotid the packing material ignite Be sure your range is co y adjusted by a q cd servim...

Page 4: ...richina may be pment in the meat it til be ki ed and the meat W be safe to eat Stiace CMQ Always w the L position on electic ignition rnodek or the position on standing pflot modek when igniting top burners and make sw the burnem have ignited Never leave tiace burners unattended at Mgh tie settings Boilovercauses smoking and greasy spi overs that may catch on fie Adjust the top burner flame so it ...

Page 5: ...ot leave pktic i on the cooktop they may melt if left too close to the vent M not bve items n the eooktop me hot air from the vent may ignite tible items and til inmepresswin closed containers which may canse them to burs To avoid the possibtity ofa bum akways be certain that the controb for bmers are at the OFF petition and W grates are before attemp to remove them amen foods are mder the hood tu...

Page 6: ... be followed the floor covering This wfll tiow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing Leveling legs are located on each corner of the base of the range Your range must be level in order to produce proper cooking and baking results Merit is in its find location place a level horizontily on any oven shelf and check the levelness front to back and side to side Level the rmge by adjusting the...

Page 7: ...m 4 Sutiace Burner Controk 5 Oven Vent located in center of rear of range 6 Sutiace Bumem and Gratin Explained on page 3 5 2 16 7 9 Feature hdex 7 Cooktop 8 OVEN TEMP Mob 9 Oven SheHSuppoti Shelf positions for coobg are suggested in the Baking Roasting and Broiling pages 10 Oven Shelv tith Stop bcks 14 15 17 11 Brotier Pan and Rack Expltied on page 14 9 9 9 15 17 13 15 17 7 ...

Page 8: ...e ranges have standing pilots that must be tit initially To light them 1 Be sure surface burner control knobs are in the 0 position 2 Remove the grates and lift the cooktop up see the Cooktop section 3 Locate the 2 pilot ports ad light each of them with a match pilot adjustment screw 4 pilot tubes 2 pilot filter manifold 7 manifold panel pipe 4 If the pilots need adjusting turn the adjusting screw...

Page 9: ...ans To adjust the flow of air to the burners rotate the shutters to allow more or less air into the burner tubes as needed How to Select Name Sbe Watch the flame not the knob as you reduce heat The flame size on a gas burner should match the cookw e you are using FOR SAFE WL G OF COOKWARE WR LET THE FLAME EKTE W S ES OF COOKW Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookware is wasted and ordy serv...

Page 10: ...rical power is restored wtie you are lighting the pflot 4 Remove the broiler pan 5 Locate the oven pilot assembly by looking into the broiler opening The pilot is at the back of the broiler compartment on the right side of the burner NOTE The oven must beat room temperature before you should attempt to light the oven pilot manually 6 Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired temperature setting 7 Lig...

Page 11: ...n Shelves The shelves are des ed tith stop lock so when placed correctly on the sheM suppo they till stop before co ng completely out of the oven and fi not tit when you are remotig food from them or plachg food on them men placing cookware on a shelf pull the shelf out to the stop position Place the cookwme on the shelf then slide the shelf back into the oven This will elimimte reaching into the ...

Page 12: ...oven which it replaced We do not recommend the use of inexpensive thermometers such as those found in the grocery store to check the temperature setting of your new oven These thermometers can vary by 2M0 degrees To decide how much to change the temperature set the oven temperature 25 F higher or lower than the temperature in your recipe then bake The results of this test should give you an idea o...

Page 13: ...ood To preheat and roasts preheating is not necessary For ovens set the oven at the correct temperature selecting a without a preheat indicator light or tone preheat higher temperature does not shorten the preheat time 10 minutes After the oven is preheated place the food in the oven as quic y as possible to prevent heat from escaping BaKng Pans Use the proper baking pan The type of ftish on the p...

Page 14: ...ake baked in a pan larger than the recipe for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away recommends will usually be crisper thinner and drier from the pie crust the cookie sheet helps retin it than it should be H baked in a pan smaller than recommended it maybe undercooked and batter may oveflow Check the recipe to make sure the pan size used is the one recommended Altinu Fofl Never entire...

Page 15: ...ed setting 4 After roasting is complete turn the OVEN TE knob to OFF and then remove the food from the oven Most meats continue to cook stightiy while standing after being removed horn the oven Standing time recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes This allows roasts to fm up and makes them easier to carve ktemd temperature will rise about 5 to 10 F To compensate for temperature increase if desi...

Page 16: ... to circulate and brown the meat Meat Tender cuts rib high quality sirloin tip rump or top round Lamb leg or bone in shoulder Verd shoulder leg or loin Pork loin rib or shedder Ham vrecooked Podtry Chicken or Duck Chicken pieces Turkey ROAS G G E Oven temperature 325 325 325 325 325 325 350 325 Doneness Rare Medium WeH Done Rare Medium Well Done Well Done WeU Done To Warm Well Done Well Done Well ...

Page 17: ...ng cooking the exception is thin fdlets of fish oil one side place that side down on broiler rack and cook without turning until done Time foods for about one half the toti cooking time turn food then continue to cook to prefemed doneness 8 Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF Remove the broiler pan from the broiler compartment and seine the food immediately bave the pan outside the range to cool Use of...

Page 18: ... Rare Medium Well Done B B A 9 12 13 7 54 9 Steaks less than 1 inch tick cook through before browning Pan frying is recommended 1 inch thick 1 to 1 lbs Slash fat Rare Medium Well Done 1 inch thick 2 to 2 lbs c B A 10 12 15 25 67 IG12 1618 1 whole 2 to 2 lbs split lengthwise Chi en 25 30 Reduce times about 5 to 10 minutes per side for cut up chicken Brush each side with melted butter Broil skin sid...

Page 19: ... Disconnect the gas supply tubing to the range NO A trained technician should make the gas installation disconnection and re connection of the 4 Slide the range forward to free the range foot from gas supply the appliance the Anti Tip bracket See the kstilation Instructions for the location of the bracket Lift Up Off Cooktop Clean the area under the cooktop often Built up soil especially grease ma...

Page 20: ... it in The holes in the surface burners of vour ranze must a warm oven for 30 minutes Then ulace it back in the be kept clean at dl times for proper ignition ad an range making sure it is properly se ted and level even unhampered flame NO a screw holds each of the burners in place to You shotid dean the surface burners routinely keep them from wobbting around during shipment especitiy after bad sp...

Page 21: ...sh on tie grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat When replacing a pair of grates the irregular sides should meet in the middle Control Panel and mobs It s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each The control knobs may use of the oven Clean with mild soap and water or be removed for easier vinegar and water rinse with clean water and polish cleaning To remove the dry with a soft...

Page 22: ...t fi ings or foods that are acid in content such as mik tomato or sauerkraut and sauces with vinegar or lemon juice may cause pitting and damage to the porcelain enamel surface To protect the oven bottom surface place a piece of durninum foil stightiy larger than the baking dish on the shelf below to catch any boilovers It should not completely cover the shelf as this wotid cause uneven heat in th...

Page 23: ...eti pads may dso be used Do not rdlow food spills with a high sugar or acid content such as mik tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie fi ing to remain on the surface They may cause a dull spot even after cleaning H nec sary you may use an oven cleaner Follow package directions Clean the inside of the oven window with a mild non scratching cleaner and a damp cloth Outside of door Use soap and wat...

Page 24: ...The ammonia fumes will help loosen the burned on grease and food H necessary you may use an oven cleaner Follow pacbge directions Cautions about using spray on oven cleaners Do not spray on the electrical controls and switches because it could cause a short circuit and result in sparting or fwe Do not allow a fdm from the cleaner to build up on the temperature sensor it could cause the oven to hea...

Page 25: ...ptiance WARNING Improper initiation adjustmen alteration service or maintenance can ause injury or proper dam e Refer to this manual For assistance or additiond information constit a qu ed ins er service ency manficturer alder or tie s supptier lM ANT Remove M pac material and literature from oven before connec s and electrid supp to e DIMENSIONS AND CL CES Protide adequate clearances be een tie r...

Page 26: ...ccording to CAN CGA l l latest edition See Electrid Connection Mormation G Before instig the range in an area covered with koleurn or any other synthetic floor covering make sure the floor covering can withstand heat at least WOE above room temperature without shrinking warping or discoloring c A range should NOT be ins ed directiy over kitchen carpeting unless an insubting pad of 1 4 inch thick p...

Page 27: ...ipped from range Disconnect plug and wdl cord Bn anifold Pipe Do not set the range over holes in the floor or other lomtions where it may be subject to strong drafts Any opening in the w behind the range and in the floor under the range should be sealed Make sure the flow of combustion or ventilation air is not obstructed Left side of range Location for hardpipe 20V connection to range O 24 2 Reco...

Page 28: ...o the floor witi the 2 screws provided Proceed to Step 3 2 Wd tite the center of the 2 holes identified in e 1 as W_P Dflan angled 1 8 inch pflot hole in the center of each hole as shown in e 2 And or awl maybe used if a is not avfible Secure the bracket to the ti with the 2 screws provided as shown in figure 2 Proceed to Step 3 B Cement or Con te Construction 1 Suitable screws for concrete constr...

Page 29: ...as to another refer to the fo owing Nustration that appfies 1 For a Harper Wyman regulator remove converter cap by LPG e e 9 NAT inserting a coin into e G9 slot in t p and twisting Turn cap over and reinsti v Q Ha er Wyman Regulator 2 On the Mtitrol re tor unscrew Q cap dislodge the plastic converter plunger from the tip turn converter 8 plunger over r ksert NAT the converter plunger d L LPG Q M i...

Page 30: ...ing system during any pressure testing of the system attest pressures greater than 1 2 psig Isolate the range from the gas supply piping system by closing its individud manual shut ff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system attest pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psig 30 CHECKING WIFOLD GM PREWURE Hit should be necessary to check the manifold gas pressure connect manom...

Page 31: ...rs wi spark as long as any of the top burner knobs are at the setting h the event of an electrical power failure the top burners m sti be used To fight a burner hold a hghted kitchen match adjacent to the top burner to be used and turn valve knob to HTE USE E ME CA ON OVEN PILOT JUSTMEHT On pilot models remove thermostat knob Check position of pflot gas selector to make sure selector is turned to ...

Page 32: ...f air shutter opening Lmk Air S Ori OVEN BURNER NR SHU ER UUSTMEHT 1 me oven burner flame should be a clean blue flame with distinct inner cones approtiately 1 2 inch long A SOK lV tie with indistinct cones means too much gas or not enough air A noisy fig flame means too much air H adjustments are necessary you must first loosen the lock screw lo ted at the top of the air shutter then rotate the a...

Page 33: ...ured Home Sites Communities md Set Ups SI M25 1 latest edition or with Iod codes k Canad mobfle home ins tion must be in accordance with the current CN CW z240 MH Mobile Home kstiation Code MODEL D SERW NUMBER L TIOH The serial plate for your range is located under the COOMOP at tie rear of the burner box k addition to the model and send numbers it tens you the ratings of the burners and type of f...

Page 34: ...or LP gas Noti for nati gas Ebumer fl S lookk A d fm service N burner fl shoddlook We B or C depending on tie type of gas you use With LP gas some yellow tipping on outir cones is normal c If range is connected to LP gas check dl steps in the hstdlation hstructions Make sure thermostat capillary bulb located in upper portion of oven is in correct position not touching oven sides and not coated wit...

Page 35: ...th impaired hearing or speech who have Braille controls for avtiety of GE access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may appliances and a brochure to call 800 TDBGEAC 80W3H322 to request assist in planning a barrier free information or service kitchen for Dersonstith limited mobility T obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Sewice Con a 80W2G2224 You can have the secure feeling ...

Page 36: ... Read your Use and Cars material product If you then have any questions Q Replacement of house fuses or about operating the product resetting of circuit breakers please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose address below or call toll free or used commercially GE Answer CenteF 800 626 2000 c Damage to produ...

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