GE JGB280 Owner'S Manual & Installation Instructions Download

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Page 1: ...aning 24 25 Racks 32 Stainless Steel Surfaces 29 Storage Drawer 31 Warming Drawer 31 Installation Instructions 33 44 Air Adjustment 43 Anti Tip Device 36 44 Checking Burner Ignition 42 Connecting the Range to Gas 37 40 Dimensions and Clearances 35 Electrical Connections 41 42 Leveling the Range 43 Location 36 LP 44 Troubleshooting Tips 45 48 Accessories 49 Consumer Support Consumer Support Buck Co...

Page 2: ... gas supplier 2 ANTI TIP DEVICE All ranges can tip BURNSor other SERIOUS INJURIEScon result INSTALL and CHECKthe ANTI TIP bracket following the instructions supplied with the bracket To 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 To ch...

Page 3: ... or hood SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Have the installer show you the location of the range gas shut off volve and how to shut it off if necessory Have your range installed and properly Plug your range into a 120 volt grounded grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with the Installation Instructions Any adjustment and service should be performed only by qualified gas range installers or service tec...

Page 4: ... injured A WARNING NEVERuse this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven Neverwear loose fitting or hanging garments while usingthe appliance Becareful when reachingfor items stored in cabinets over the range Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfacesand may caus...

Page 5: ...ation of oils or fats will be used in frying stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point Use the least possible amount of fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added Do not flame foods on the cooktop Ifyou do flame foods u...

Page 6: ...sages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat causing a fire hazard Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven except as described in this manual Misuse could result in a fire hazard or damage to the range When using cooking or roasti...

Page 7: ... or replacing food Hot air or steam which escapes con cause burns to hands face and or eyes i Do not use aluminum foil to line the drawer Foil is on excellent heat insulator and will trap heat beneath it This will upset the performance of the drawer and it could damage the interior finish SELF CLEANING OVEN iiiiiiiiiiii_iiii iiiiiiiiiiii_iiii iiiiiiiiiiii_iiii Be sure to wipe off excess spillage b...

Page 8: ...disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner ison An electric shock may result which could causeyou to knock over hot cookware Medium Small O Medium Large Onsomemodels Medium Small Onsomemodels Sealed Gas Burners Your gas range cooktop has four sealed gas burners They offer convenience and flexibility to be used in a wide range of cooking applications The smallest burner inthe right...

Page 9: ... used with medium heat as the manufacturer recommends Stove Top Grills on models with sealed burners Do not use stove top grills on your sealed gas burners If you use the stove top grill on the sealed gas burner it will cause incomplete combustion and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levelsabove allowable current standards Thiscan behazardous to your health i ii Usea flat bottomed wok Wok...

Page 10: ...cle check the oven door latch The latch handle may have beenmoved even if only slightly from the latchedposition Makesure the latch is moved to the right as far as it will go Touch the Clear Off pad Allow the oven to cool for one hour Put the oven back into operation If the function error code repeats disconnect the power to the range and call for service Kitchen Timer On Off Pad Touch this pad to...

Page 11: ... of time for the self cleancycleat this point Glowswhen the oven is inthe self clean cycle After the self cleancycle the light will turn off Unlatchthe door Clear Off Pad Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven operations except the clock and timer Broil Hi Lo Pad Touch this pad to select the broil function Broil Light Flasheswhile in edit mode you can switchfrom Hi to Lo Broil at this point Glowswhen t...

Page 12: ... the oven burner be uninterrupted Avoid touching the vent openings or nearby surfaces during oven or broiler operation they may become hot Handlesof pots and pans on the cooktop may become hot if left too closeto the vent Do not leaveplastic or flammable items on the cooktop they may melt or ignite if left too closeto the vent Do not leaveclosedcontainers on the cooktop Thepressurein closedcontain...

Page 13: ...g is necessary when convection baking and for good results when baking cakes cookies pastry and breads Baking results will be better if foods are centered in the oven as much as possible Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven For best resultswhen baking four cake layers at a time use racks Band D Placethe lower pans at the back of the rack and the upper pans at the front of the ...

Page 14: ... Well Uone organismsmaysurvive Source Safe FoodBook YourKitchenGuide USDA Re_ June 1985 Theovenhas 5 rackpositions GroundBeef Well Done Rare t Medium Well Done Chicken LobsterTails FishFillets Ham Slices precooked Pork Chops Well Done LambChops Medium Well Done Medium Well Done Quantityand orThickness 1 2 lb about 8 thin slices 1 lb 4 patties 1 2 to 3 4 thick 10 thick 1 to 1W_ Ibs 11 Z thick 2 to ...

Page 15: ... If you hove several clocks inyour kitchen you may wish to turn offthe time of day clock display on your range Touch the Clock pad once to turn off the time of day display Although you will not be able to see it the clock maintains the correct time of day Touchthe Clock pad twice to recall the clock display imer__ On Off Start_ L2 2 Thetimer isa minutetimer only TheClear 0ff pad doesnot affect the...

Page 16: ...time are in the display recall the remaining time by touching the Kitchen Timer On Off pad and then touching the or pads to enter the new time you want To Cancel the Timer Touch the Kitchen Timer On Off pad twice LTime On I Off Or o ime End of Cycle Tones onsomemodels Clear the tones by pressingthe pad of the function you are using Power Outage Ira flashing time is in the display you have experien...

Page 17: ... continue cooking after controls are off The cooking time that you entered will be displayed Ifyou select CookingTime first and then adjust the BakeTemperature the oven temperature will be displayed instead G O Temp Recall oo 1 L Zim J LTimoJ LOn J f Cloa L_ ZJ How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop The oven will turn on at the time of day you set cook for a specific length of time and then...

Page 18: ...e and the Thermostat Adjustment feature are also Special Features but they are addressed separately in the following sections 12 Hour Shut Off Clock_ the oven on the control will automatically turn Temp Recall Hi Lo Offthe oven after 12 hours during baking functions or after 3 hours during a broil function If you wish to turn OFF this feature follow the steps below P1 Touch the Bake and Broil Hi L...

Page 19: ...rease or decrease the temperature in 25 increments Touch the Start On pad NOTE TheClear Off and Cooking Time pads are active during the Sabbath feature xI _ _ _ii_ ix i ii _ _ ii i i e Bakeq Broil Tom Ro_ 0 0 p HilL Stortq On Whenthe display shows the ovenis set in Sabbath When the displayshows the ovenis baking roasting How to Set for Timed Baking Roasting Immediate Start and Automatic Stop NOTE ...

Page 20: ... _ Touch and hold both the Bake and Broil Hi Lo pads at the same time until the display shows SF 20 Tap the Clock pad until ON or OFFappears in the display ON indicates that the oven will automatically turn off after 12 hours OFF indicates that the oven will not automatically turn off Seethe Specialfeaturessection for an explanation of the 12 Hour Shut Off feature Touch the Start On pad NOTE lf a ...

Page 21: ...nt loosen approximately one is plus or minus 60 F from the arrow turn but do not completely remove We suggest that you make the the two screws on the back of the knob adjustment one click from the original Front of OVEN TEMP knob knob appearance may vary Backof OVEN TEMPknob knobappearancemayvary With the buck of the knob facing you hold the outer edge of the knob with one hand and turn the front ...

Page 22: ... crackers chips or dry cereal Do not line the warming drawer with aluminum foil Foil is an excellent heat insulator and will trap heat beneath it This will upset the performance of the drawer and could damage the interior finish Preheat prior to use according to these recommended times Setting Lo 15 minutes Setting Medium 25 minutes Setting Hi 35 minutes Do not put liquid or water in the warming d...

Page 23: ...ighest setting FoodType ControlSetting Bacon Hi Breads Medium Casserole Medium Chicken fried Hi Eggs scrambled Medium Fish Hi Gravy sauces Hi Ham Hi Muffins Medium Onion rings Hi Pies Lo Pizza Hi Potatoes baked Hi Potatoes mashed Lo Tortilla Chips Lo A_HL CAUTION Do not keep food in the warming drawer for more than two hours To Crisp Stale Items Placefood in low sided dishes or pans Preheaton Lo s...

Page 24: ... the oven IMPORTANT The health of some birds is extremely sensitiveto the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any range Hove birds to another well ventilated room How to Set the Oven for Cleaning on models with on OVEN TEMP Knob Followthe directions in the Before a Cleon Cyclesection JT Latch the door Turn the OVENTEMPknob to CLEAN TheCleon Timeis 4 hours and 20 minutes Theself clean...

Page 25: ...an Time to any time between 3 and 5 hours depending on the amount of soil inyour oven Ira different Clean Time is desired touch the or pads until the desired Clean Time is displayed r_ Touch the Start Time pad To Stop a Clean Cycle on some models Touch the Clear Offpad Wait until the oven has cooled below the locking temperature to unlatch the door You will not be able to open the door right away ...

Page 26: ...dersides of the left and right grates are marked LEFTFRONT and RIGHTFRONT Do not operate a burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat To get rid of burned on food place the grates in a covered container Add 1 4 cup ammonia and let them soak several hours or overnight Wash rinse well and dry Although they ...

Page 27: ...mP 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 clogged clean them with a sewing needleor twist tie Before putting the surface burner back shake out excesswater and then dry it thoroughly by setting it in a warm oven for 30 ...

Page 28: ...e damaged Youshould clean the burner caps and burner heads routinely especially after bad spillovers which could clog the openings in the burner heads Lift offwhen cool To remove burned on food soak the burner heads in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water for 20 30 minutes For more stubborn stains use a toothbrush After cleaning Before putting the burner caps and heads back shakeout e...

Page 29: ...er or polish or to find the location of a dealer nearest you please call our toll free number National Parts Center 800 626 2002 U S 800 661 1616 Canada GEAppliances com U S www GEAppliances ca Canada Lift Up Cooktop onmodelswithstandardtwin burners on fire Cleanthe area under the cooktop often Built up soil especially grease may catch Somemodelshavedualsupportrods that will holdthe cooktopup whil...

Page 30: ...e liner causes additional stains when the oven is heated iii The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a soap filled scouring pad To clean the outside of the door iii Usesoap and water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven door Rinsewell Youmay also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of the door iii Spillageof marinades fruit juices tomato sauces and bust...

Page 31: ...e drawer up and free of the range To replace storage drawer __ J Set the stops on the back of the drawer over the stops in the range 2jJ Slidedrawer evenly and straight back so that the rails in the range are engaged Removable Warming Drawer Ion some models NOTE For models with an electric warming drawer before performing any adjustments cleaning or service disconnectthe range electrical power sup...

Page 32: ...ack supports with vegetable oil NOTE Takethe racks out of the oven before you begin the self clean cycle or they may discolor Heavy Duty Oven Racks Ion some models Clean the racks with an abrasive cleanser The oven racks may be cleaned inthe self cleaning oven However the racks will darken in color lose their luster and become hard to slide if cleaned during the self cleaning cycle To make the rac...

Page 33: ...s with the Consumer Note to Consumer Keepthese instructions for future reference Note Thisappliance must be properly grounded Servicer The electrical diagram is in an envelope attached to the back of the range Skill level Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills Properinstallation is the responsibility of the installer Product failure due to improper installation is not cove...

Page 34: ... by the ronge up to 200 F to Avoid plocing cobinets obove the ronge To reduce the hozord coused by reoching over the open flomes of operoting burners instoll o ventilotion hood over the ronge thot projects forword ot leost 5 beyond the front of the cobinets Theventiloting hood must be constructed of sheet metol not lessthon 0 0122 thick Instoll obove the cooktop with o cleoronce of not lessthon 1 ...

Page 35: ...et specific requirements The range may be placed with 0 clearance flush at the back wall Minimum to cabinets on either side of the range Jlm__ 30 30 Maximumdepth for cabinets above countertops t I_ l T wall on either side standard 18 ivllnlm um _ _ burnermodels 2 To wall on either side E _ _ sealed burnermodels 36 0 Tocabinetsbelow cooktopandat the range back Depthwith doorclosed includesdoorhandl...

Page 36: ...inity of this or any other appliance Explosions or fires could result Do not use oven for a storage area Items stored in the oven can ignite Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range LOCATION Do not locate the range where it may be subject to strong drafts Any openings in the floor or wall behind the range should be sealed Make sure the openings around ...

Page 37: ...iance connector is recommended unless local codes require a hard piped connection Never use an old connector when installing a new range If the hard piping method is used you must carefully align the pipe the range cannot be moved after the connection is made To prevent gas leaks put pipe joint compound on or wrap pipe thread tape with Teflon around all male external pipe threads A Install a manua...

Page 38: ...ookup This areaallows for flush rangeinstallation with through the floorconnectionof pipe stub shut offvalve GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS formodels with Standard Twin Burners Thisareaallows for flush range installationwith through the wall connectionof pipestub shut offvalve and rearwall 120Voutlet Shortestconnectionfrom hard pipestub locationto range hookup Thisareaallowsfor flush ran...

Page 39: ...B ack _ 7 Y_ Nipple I __ ironpipe _ Union III y z _ Pressure regulator _ _e Union _ Nipp le Installer Inform _ Gas the consumer of the _ _ _ shut off location of the gas I_I valve shut off valve t LUL j _ 1 2 or 3 4 Gaspipe Alternate Hookup _X_ Adapter 90 Elbow _v 90 Elbow J t _ Nipple Nipple _ II _l Quickconnect _ or union _ iC LJ I Pressure has _ I _ I _ppte shut off _ _ _ 90 regutator valve _ _...

Page 40: ... max the consumer of the location of the gas Adapter shut off valve 1 2 or3 4 Gaspipe__ Gasshut offvalve RIGID PIPE HOOKUP for models equipped with Standard Twin Burners Pressure regulator Manifoldpipe__ Installer Inform the consumerof the location ofthe gas shut offvalve __ 90 Elbow Nipple Union _ Blackironpipe _ Union _ Nipple L _lf _ _ Gasshut offvalve 1 2 or3 4 Gaspipe_U _ 4O ...

Page 41: ...FCIs are devicesthat senseleakage of current in a circuit and automatically switch off power when a threshold leakage level isdetected Thesedevices must be manually reset by the consumer The National ElectricalCode requiresthe use of GFCIsin kitchen receptacles installedto servecountertop surfaces Performanceof the rangewill not be affected if operated on a GFCI protectedcircuit but occasional nui...

Page 42: ...efully checkedfor leaks Electric Ignition Models Selecta top burnerknoband simultaneouslypushinand turn to LITEposition Youwill heara clicking soundindicatingproper operationof the sparkmodule Oncethe airhas beenpurged from the supplylines burnersshouldlight within 4 seconds Afterburnerlights rotate knob out of the LITEposition Try each burnerinsuccessionuntil allburnershavebeenchecked guality of ...

Page 43: ...er ports If lifting is observed gradually reduce air shutter opening until flames are stabilized I I ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY CONT Ovenbottom To remove the oven bottom A Remove the screws holding down the rear of the oven bottom B Grasp the oven bottom at finger slots on each side C Liftthe rear of the oven bottom enough to clear the lip of the range frame ...

Page 44: ... the horizontal A nail or awl may be used if a drill is not available Haunt the Anti Tip devicewith the screw provided Forcement or concrete construction you will need a 1 4 x 1 lag bolt and a 1 2 O D sleeveanchor which are not provided Drill the recommended size holefor the hardware INSTALLING THE ANTI TIP DEVICE CONT Wallboard Backof range Woodscrew Install the sleeveanchor into the drilled hole...

Page 45: ...valve To check the oven gas shut off valve on sealed burner but oven does not may have accidentally been models remove the warming drawer storage drawer or moved during cleaning or kick panel seethe Care and cleaning of the range section moving and lookfor the gas shut off leverat the backof the range Lever is shownclosed PULL TOOPEN Sealedburnermodels To check the oven gas shut off valve on stand...

Page 46: ...n Improper rack position Seethe Broiling Guide being used Food being cooked in a hot pan For best results use a pan designed for broiling Hake sure it is cool Cookware not suited for broiling For best results use a pan designed for broiling Oven bottom not securely Seethe Installation of the range section seated in position Oven temperature Oven thermostat Seethe Adjust the oven thermostat Do it y...

Page 47: ... as it will go See the right when the OVEN TEMP knob Using the self cleaning oven section was set to CLEAN Self clean light on A power interruption occurred Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF and move the latch some modelsl blinks to the left as far as it will go Reset the range controls during self clean cycle to the desired settings See the Using the self cleaning oven section Door appears in the di...

Page 48: ... was in use you must reset clock flashes it by touching the Clear Offpad setting the clock and onsomemodels resetting any cooking function Burning or oily odor This is normal in a new oven To speed the process set a self clean cycle for a emitting from the vent and will disappear in time minimum of 3 hours Seethe Usingthe self cleaning oven section Strong odor An odor from the insulation Thisis te...

Page 49: ...nd so much more The pan below catches the excessfats and oils Genuine GE Part EasyTo Clean One YearWarranty 1 Limited Time Offer Free Shipping When you orderyour broiler pan within 30 days of purchasing your GEcooking product Small U S Part WB48Xl O055 Canada Part 222D2097GO01 Dimensions 8 5 4 Wx 1 1 4 H x 15 1 2 D Price US 10 50 t Plus applicable state salestax PST HST and GST Thelarge standard b...

Page 50: ...r consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance Damage caused after delivery Product not accessible to provide required service EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty Any implied warranties including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one ye...

Page 51: ... implied warranties including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased in Canada for home use within Canada In home warranty service will be provided in areas where it is available and deemed reasonabl...

Page 52: ...l 800 626 2224during normal business hours GEConsumer Home Serviceswill still be there after your warranty expires In Canada call 1 888 261 2133 Parts and Accessories In the U S GEAppliances com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessoriessent directly to their homes VISA IVlasterCardand Discovercards are accepted Order on line today 2 4hours everyday or by p...

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