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Summary of Contents for JGBP31GEP

Page 1: ...g 8 9 ControlSettings 8 Electric lgnition 8 Surface Light Bulb Replacement 13 32 Care and Cleaning 25 32 Broiler Pan and Rack 29 BurnerAssembly 25 26 27 Cooktop 2 7 32 Door Removal 28 Oven Bottom 2 9 Oven Vents 5 13 32 StorageDrawer 31 Problem Solver 49 50 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Preparation 33 48 Flame Size 9 41 48 49 Flooring Under the Range 36 Installation Instructions...

Page 2: ...RUCTIONS YOU ED SERVICE To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book To obtain replacement parts contact GE Hotpoint 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 FIRST contact the people who FINALLY if your problem is still serviced...

Page 3: ...er show you the location of the range gas cut off valve and how to shut it off if necessary Q Have your range instilled and properly 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 technicians Plug your range into a 120 volt grounded outlet only Do not remove the roun...

Page 4: ... flame is hazardous 4 Use only dry pot holders moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in bums from steam Do not let pot holders come near open flames when lifting cookware Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a pot holder To minimize the possibility of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage turn cookware handles toward the side or back of the range without e...

Page 5: ...g heavy foods It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls The lowest position R is not designed to slide Don t heat unopened food containers in the oven Pressure could build up and the container could burst causing an injury o Don t use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven except as described in this book Misuse could result in a fire hazard or damage t...

Page 6: ...FEATu s OF YOUR MNGE I I II 4 11 JGBP26GEN JGBP31GEP JGBP34GEP JGBP35GEP JGBP38GEs 6 ...

Page 7: ...urface Burners 25 28 9 Fluorescent Surface Light 13 32 10 Oven Control Clock and Timer Automatic Oven Timer turns oven on and off for you automatically Oven Thermostat Clock Timer lets you time any kitchen function even when the oven is in use 11 Oven Vents 12 Cooktop 10 11 15 13 10 11 10 11 5 13 32 27 32 13 Surface Light Switch 13 14 Surface Burner Controls 8 15 Oven Door Latch use for Self Clean...

Page 8: ...ch burners they control The two should be used at all times knobs on the left control the lefi front and left rear burners The two knobs on the right control the right Make sure all grates on the range are in place before front and right rear burners using any burner On ranges with sealed burners The smaller burner right rear position will give the best simmer results The right front burner is hig...

Page 9: ...s 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 distribution Combination metal skillets usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the manufacturer recommends Wok Cooking on models with seale...

Page 10: ...er amounts BAKE Press this pad to select bake function BROIL Press this pad to select broil function 10 CLEAN Press this pad to select self cleaning function See Self Cleaning Instructions 11 COOK TIME Press this pad for Time Bake operations 12 STOP TIME Use this pad along with COOK TIME or CLEAN pad to set the oven to start automatically at a time you select 13 CLOCK To set clock first press CLOC...

Page 11: ... Press TIMER pad until the word After a power outage when power INCREASE or DECREASE pad TIMER quits flashing on the is restored the display will flash until desired time is reached display about 4 seconds and time shown will no longer be If TIMER is not showing press correct for example after a the TIMER pad first then follow 5 minute power interruption the instructions above to set the timer clo...

Page 12: ...cannot be re lit until power is restored Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop locks so when placed correctly on the shelf suppor they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing food from them or placing food on them When placing cookware on a shelf pull the shelf out to the stop position Place the cookware on the shelf then slide the shelf...

Page 13: ...rmostat When cooking food for the first time in your new oven use time given on recipes as a guide Oven thermostats over a period of years may drift from the factory setting and differences in timing between an old and a new oven of 5 to 10 minutes are not unusual Your new oven has been set correctly at the factory and is more likely to be accurate than the oven it replaced We do not recommend the...

Page 14: ...l the NOTE Before beginning make sure the oven clock correct time of day is displayed Press the CLOCK shows the correct time of day pad to start How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop The oven turns on right away cooks for preset length of time and turns off automatically at the selected Stop Time To avoid possible burns place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on ...

Page 15: ...he time of day is 2 00 and the Cook Time is 3 hours Adding 3 hours to the time of day equals 5 00 4 Chan e the Sto Time from 5 00 to 7 00 bv press ng the IN REASE pad until 7 00 ppears in the display n5 Press the BAKE pad BAKE 6 Press the INCREASE pad The last oven set temperature appears in the display Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until 325 is displayed At 4 00 the oven will turn on automat...

Page 16: ...d roasts preheating is not necessary For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone preheat 10 minutes After the oven is preheated place the food in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat from escaping Use the proper baking pan The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur Dark rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a browner crisper crust Use t...

Page 17: ... 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 retain it than it should be If baked in a pan smaller than recommended it may be undercooked and batter may ovefflow Check the recipe to make sure the pan size used is the one recommended Aluminum Foil Never entirely cover a shelf with a large cookie sh...

Page 18: ... will be displayed When the oven reaches the temperature you set a tone will sound 5 Press the CLEAWOFF pad when roasting is finished and then remove food from oven 6 Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing after being removed from the oven Standing time recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes This allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to carve Internal temperature will ris...

Page 19: ...nd brown the meat TvDe Meat Tender cuts rib high quality sirloin tip rump or top round Lamb leg or bone in shoulder Veal shoulder leg or loin Pork loin rib or shoulder Ham precooked Poultry Chicken or Duck Chicken pieces Turkey ROAST G GU E Oven Temperature 325 325 325 325 325 325 350 325 Doneness Rare Medium Well Done Rare Medium Well Done Well Done Well Done To Warm Well Done Well Done Well Done...

Page 20: ...moved to the right during a broil operation the door may lock and you may not be able to open it until the oven cools 5 Press the BROIL pad Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler rack However you must mold the foil tightly to the rack and cut slits in it just like the rack Without the slits the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining to the ...

Page 21: ...ring broiling if desired Preheat broiler to increase browning ncrease time 5 to 10 minutes per side or 1 k inch thick or home cured Slash fat Ham Slices Precooked 1 inch thick Pork Chops Well Done 2 1 2 inch thick 2 1 inch thick about 1 lb B B Lamb Chops Medium Well Done Medium Well Done 2 1 inch thick about 10 to 12 oz 2 1Z inch thick about 1 lb B B B B Slash fat f desired split sausages in half ...

Page 22: ... spatters or spills on the oven front frame A and only that area on the oven door that is outside the gasket B Do not clean the gasket Use detergent and hot water with a soap filled steel wool pad then rinse well with a vinegar and water mixture This will help prevent a brown residue from forming when the oven is heated Buff these areas with a dry cloth Never use a commercial oven cleaner in or ar...

Page 23: ...ose the oven door and slide the latch handle to the right as far as it will go Make sure the oven light is o Never force the fioor latch handle Forc ng the handle may damage the door lock mechanism n 3 Press the CLEAN pad CLEAN n4 Press the INCREASE pad A The oven is set 5 Clean Time is preset for 4 hours You can change the Clean Time to ywhere between 2 and 4 hours depending on how dirty the oven...

Page 24: ...unctions Q Should there be any odor during the cleaning A Yes there maybe a slight odor during the first few cleanings Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause a strong odor when cleaning Q What causes the hair like lines on the enameled surface of my oven A This is a normal condition resulting from heating and cooling during cleaning These lines do not affect how your oven performs Q W...

Page 25: ... burners from range Burners lift out for cleaning Lift up the cooktop and then lift out the surface burners To remove burned on food soak the surface 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 th...

Page 26: ...heads are properly seated and level CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS IF SO EQUIPPED IN PLACE Dual Burners on some models Grate On models with dual burners the cooktop lifts up for easy access Turn all controls OFF before removing burner parts and drip pans if so equipped The burner grates and drip pans if so equipped can be lifted off making them easy to cle...

Page 27: ...ood place the grates in a covered container or plastic bag with 1 4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil Then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad if necessary Although they re durable the grates will gradually lose their shine regardless of the best care you cm give them This is due to their continual exposure to high temperatures Do not operate a burner for an extended period of time without cookware...

Page 28: ... this by hand Any soap left on the liner causes additional stains when the oven is heated The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a scouring pad Do not rub or clean the door gasket the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact and well fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy efficient oven operation and good baking results If you notic...

Page 29: ...milk tomatoes or sauerkraut and sauces with vinegar or lemon juice may cause pitting and damage to the porcelain enamel surface and should be wiped up immediately Take care not to touch hot portion of oven If a spillover does occur on the oven bottom allow the oven to cool first You can then clean the oven bottom with soap and water an abrasive cleanser or scouring pads Rinse well to remove any so...

Page 30: ...ain wire bail is in depression in center of cover 2 Connect electrical power to the range 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 p...

Page 31: ...tops 4 Tilt front of drawer up and free of range To replace storage drawer 1 Set the stops on the back of the drawer over the stops in the range 2 Slide drawer evenly and straight back so that the rails in the range are engaged 3 Push drawer back until second stops on drawer hit stops in the range Tilt drawer up and over these 4 Slide drawer the rest of the way in Removable Kick Panel on some mode...

Page 32: ...th lower the cooktop Be careful not to pinch your fingers Surface Light and Starter on some models CAUTION Do not touch the bulb with wet hands or when bulb is hot Never wipe the light area with a wet cloth Electrical power must be shut off if you have to replace a bulb To replace bulb 5 Lifi up h Starter II 111 1 1 With one hand at each end of the hinged canopy grasp it by the front edge and flip...

Page 33: ...e burner tube as needed The flames for the top broil burner should bum steady with approximately 1 blue cones and should not extend out over the edges of the burner baffle To determine if the bottom burner flames are proper remove the oven bottom and the burner baffle To remove the oven bottom 1 Remove the knurled screws holding down rear of oven bottom 2 Grasp the oven bottom at finger slots on e...

Page 34: ...CONSUMER Keep this Use and Care Guide and the Initiation Instructions for future use This appfiance must be proper grounded WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to tiis manual For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency manufacturer dealer or the gas supplier UTION Do not attem...

Page 35: ...metal cabinet The hood must beat least as wide as the appliance and centered over the appliance Clearance between the cooking surface and the ventilation hood surface MUST N R BE SS THAN 24 INCHES If cabinets are placed above the range allow a minimum clearance of 30 between the cooking surface and the bottom of unprotected cabinets E a 30 clearance between cooking surface and overhead combustible...

Page 36: ... same level or higher than the floor covering This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LO TION Depending on your range you ll find the model and serial numbers on a label on the front frame of the range behind the storage drawer kick panel or broiler drawer TOOLS YOU WILL NEED c Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers Pencil and ruler Two pipe wrenches o...

Page 37: ...onnect the 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 CONME l IHE RANGE 10 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 ...

Page 38: ... max Adapter I ki Gas Shut off Valve Rigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Q Pressure Regulator o n m 90 Elbow ttT Nipple Union Black Iron Pipe 0 a Z k Flexible Connector and Rigid Pipe Hookups for Models Equipped with Dual Burners Ada 5Ni7euW w e m F œMF l n b 9 Black Iron Pipe Flex Connector D 6 ft max Union Manifold Pipe Adapter Nipple Gas Shut off i Valve k 1 2 or 314 Gas P...

Page 39: ...ng 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 ELECTRl L CONNECTIONS Electrical Requirement 120 volt 60 Hertz 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 ...

Page 40: ...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 Appliance Power tird 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 failure of the adapter ground...

Page 41: ... With LP gas some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal A Yellow flames Call for service B Yellow tips on outer cones Normal for LP gas C ft blue flame Normal for natural gas CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER The oven is designed to operate quietly and automatically To operate the oven press the B pad and then press the INCREASE pad until 350 appears in the display After 30 90 seconds the oven burne...

Page 42: ...ottom and the burner baffle see below Flames should have approximately 1 blue 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 s bilized With the baffle in place the flames shou...

Page 43: ...o tilt the range forward This range has been designed to meet all recognized industry tip standards for all normal conditions The use of this device does not preclude tipping of 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 WB02X7909 2 bcate the outside edge of the device 2 toward the center of t...

Page 44: ...have to remove an access cover also For models equipped with dual burners remove the cooktop and locate the pressure regulator at right rear of range n 2 Follow the directions in A or B that match your regulator type Is the e in a ation If it is this regulator 1 Use a coin to remove the cap from the pressure regulator 2 Turn the cap over and hook it into the slots The type of gas to be used should...

Page 45: ... back up when removing spud to prevent the aluminum tube horn twisting 4 Install orifice spuds accordin to one of the d following diagrams see or B for LP gas or natural gas depending on which you are converting to Orifice Spuds for Convetiingto LPGas LP orifice spuds are in a small plastic bag packed with this Use and Care book LP or lce spuds have a 2 digit number and the Letter L on one side Ea...

Page 46: ...7 Carefully insert burner bases straight down with the tube over the orifice spud Replace the screws mtig sure the M screw is opposik tie burner electrode in each burner base CONVE lHG SURFACE BURNERS ON MODELS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL BURNERS See Step 3 if range is equipped with sealed burners 1 Lift cooktop 2 Lift burner assemblies straight up and set aside to gain access to surface burner spuds 3 Wit...

Page 47: ...ter to the Screw till open position With Air Shutter baffle in place flames should have approximately l inch blue cones and should not extend beyond the edges of the burner baffle After 30 seconds of burner operation check for flames lifting off burner ports If lifting is observed gradually reduce air shutter opening until flames are stabilized For natird gas the shutter should be open 1 2 or abou...

Page 48: ...ight as the top of the burner 4 Replace knobs 5 Check for flame outage by opening and closing the oven door several times If the flame goes out increase the flame size CHECK QUALITY OF FLWES The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually If burner flames look like A call for service Normal burner flames should look like B or C depending on the type of gas you use With LP g...

Page 49: ... models with dual burners or burner heads on models with sealed burners or burner caps on spill proof models and clean them with a toothpick Make sure you do not enlarge the holes On spill proof models check electrode ar a for burned on food or grease A Yellow flames B Yellow tips on outer C Soft blue flames Call for service coneNorrnrd for LP gas Normal for natural gas If burner flmes look like A...

Page 50: ...e controls Door latch handle not moved dl the way to the right Oven must COQ1 below locking temperature clean cycle is complete Do not lock door with door latch except when using self clean feature or the oven may lock Oven controls not set properly Review Operating the Self Cleaning Oven section Heavily soiled ovens require 3 z to 4 hour clean time Heavy spillovers should be cleaned up before sta...

Page 51: ...peech who have Braille controls fi r a variety of access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may GE 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 Service Contracts 80M2 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE C...

Page 52: ...Use and Care material described in the Installation Instructions If you then have any questions provided with the product about o eratina the roduct Re lacement of house fuses or please ontact your dealer or our res ettinq of circuit breakers Consumer Affa rs office at the Failure of the product if it is used address below or call toll free GE Answer Center for other than its intended purpose 800 ...

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