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Consumer Support

Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

Installation Instructions

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GE Gas Range Warranty.

(For customers in Canada)

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers
or an authorized Customer Care

®

technician. For service, 

call 1.800.361.3400.

For The Period Of:

GE Will Replace:

One Year

Any part 

of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. 

From the date of the

During this 

full one-year warranty, 

GE will also provide, 

free of charge, 

all labor 

original purchase

and in-home service to replace the defective part.

■

Service trips to your home to teach you how to use 
the product.

■

Improper installation.

■

Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for
other than the intended purpose or used commercially.

■

Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.

■

Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or
acts of God.

■

Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible
defects with this appliance.

What Is Not Covered:

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Warrantor: CAMCO INC.

Staple your receipt here. 

Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain service

under the warranty.

Summary of Contents for XL44 JGBP79

Page 1: ...cement 31 Oven Vents 32 Self Cleaning Instructions 26 Shelves and Racks 33 Stainless Steel Surfaces 33 Storage Drawer 31 Top Light 32 Warming Drawer 31 Installation Instructions 34 46 Air Adjustment 44 Anti Tip Device 37 46 Checking Burner Ignition 42 43 Connecting the Range to Gas 38 40 Dimensions and Clearances 36 Electrical Connections 41 42 Leveling the Range 45 LP 46 Troubleshooting Tips 47 5...

Page 2: ...ot use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causi...

Page 3: ...evice supplied To check if the device is installed and engaged properly carefully tip the range forward The Anti Tip device should engage and prevent the range from tipping over If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason make sure the device is properly engaged when you push the range back against the wall If it is not there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and causing inju...

Page 4: ...ation to have an ungrounded outlet replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong outlet in accordance with the National Electrical Code Do not use an extension cord with this appliance SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or ot...

Page 5: ... warming or heating the room Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance Be careful when reaching for items stored in cabinets over the range Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfaces and may cause severe burns Do not store flammable materials in an oven a range storage drawer a warming drawer or near a cooktop Do not store...

Page 6: ...ng 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 When flaming foods are under the hood turn the fan off The fan if operating may spread the flames ...

Page 7: ...When broiling if meat is too close to the flame the fat may ignite Trim excess fat to prevent excessive flare ups Make sure the broiler pan is in place correctly to reduce the possibility of grease fires If you should have a grease fire in the broiler pan press the CLEAR OFF pad and keep the oven door closed to contain fire until it burns out Stand away from the range when opening the door of a ho...

Page 8: ...nd canned food a safe distance away from your warming drawer Do not warm food in the warming drawer for more than two hours Do not touch the heating element or the interior surface of the warming drawer These surfaces may be hot enough to burn REMEMBER The inside surface of the warming drawer may be hot when the drawer is opened Use care when opening the drawer Open the drawer a crack and let hot ...

Page 9: ...urners on your range with a match Hold a lit match to the burner then push in and turn the control knob to the LITE position Use extreme caution when lighting burners this way Surface burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally Before Lighting a Burner If drip pans are supplied with your range they should be used at all times Make sure all grates on the...

Page 10: ...carbon monoxide levels above allowable current standards This can be hazardous to your health 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 E...

Page 11: ...llow 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 If a flashing time of day is in the display you have experienced a power failure Reset the clock If your oven was set for a timed oven operation when the power outage occurred the clock and all programmed functions must be reset COOKING TIME ...

Page 12: ...s disconnect the power to the range and call for service If a flashing time of day is in the display you have experienced a power failure Reset the clock If your oven was set for a timed oven operation when the power outage occurred the clock and all programmed functions must be reset COOKING TIME Pad Press this pad and then press the number pads to set the amount of time you want your food to coo...

Page 13: ...eature follow the steps below Press the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF Press the START TIME or DELAY START pad The display will show 12 shdn 12 hour shutoff Press the START TIME or DELAY START pad again and the display will show no shdn no shutoff Press the START pad to activate the no shutoff and leave the control set in this special features m...

Page 14: ...again to change to the 24 hour military time clock The display will show 24 hr If this is the choice you want press the START pad Press the CLOCK pad again to black out the clock display The display will show OFF If this is the choice you want press the START pad NOTE If the clock is in the blackout mode you will not be able to use the Delay Start function Appearance may vary Appearance may vary O...

Page 15: ...nd BROIL HI LO pads at the same time until the display shows SF Tap the DELAY START pad until SAb bAtH appears in the display Touch the START pad and will appear in the display Touch the COOKING TIME pad Touch the number pads to set the desired length of cooking time between 1 minute and 9 hours and 99 minutes The cooking time that you entered will be displayed Touch the START pad Touch the BAKE p...

Page 16: ... the oven is set in Sabbath When the display shows the oven is baking roasting Using the Sabbath Feature models with INCREASE DECREASE pads on some models Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays The Sabbath feature can be used for baking roasting only It cannot be used for broiling self cleaning or Delay Start cooking NOTE The oven light comes on automatically on some models when the d...

Page 17: ...only is in the display Press and hold both the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time until the display shows SF Tap the START TIME pad until 12 shdn or no shdn appears in the display 12 shdn indicates that the oven will automatically turn off after 12 hours no shdn indicates that the oven will not automatically turn off Press the START pad NOTE If a power outage occurred while the oven was in...

Page 18: ...e lit until 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 Oven Light Use the switch on the lower control panel to turn the light on or off Oven Vent Your oven is vented through ducts at the rear of the range Do not block these ducts when cooking in the oven it is important t...

Page 19: ...n baking cakes cookies pastry and breads For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone preheat 10 minutes Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in the oven as much as possible Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven If you need to use two shelves stagger the pans so one is not directly above the other and leave approximately 11 2 between pans from the fr...

Page 20: ...1 thick C 8 8 precooked 1 2 thick D 6 6 Pork Chops 2 1 2 thick D 10 8 Slash fat Well Done 2 1 thick about 1 lb D 15 8 Lamb Chops Medium 2 1 thick about 10 D 8 4 7 Slash fat Well Done to 12 oz D 10 10 Medium 2 11 2 thick about 1 lb D 10 4 6 Well Done D 17 12 14 How to Set the Oven for Broiling Place the meat or fish on the broiler grid in the broiler pan Follow suggested shelf positions in the Broi...

Page 21: ...ure the clock is set to the correct time of day To Set the Timer The timer does not control oven operations The maximum setting on the timer is 11 hours and 59 minutes Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad Press the or or number pads to set the time For example to enter 2 hours and 45 minutes touch 2 4 and 5 in that order If you make a mistake press the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad and begin again Press ...

Page 22: ...to cook for the programmed amount of time then shut off automatically Press the CLEAR OFF pad to clear the display if necessary Remove the food from the oven Remember even though the oven shuts off automatically foods continue cooking after controls are off How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop You can set the oven control to delay start the oven cook for a specific length of time and then...

Page 23: ...ter or 35 F cooler Press the number pads the same way you read them For example to change the oven temperature 15 F press 1 and 5 When you have made the adjustment press the START pad to go back to the time of day display Use your oven as you would normally NOTE This adjustment will not affect the broiling or self cleaning temperatures It will be retained in memory after a power failure To Adjust ...

Page 24: ...s start with hot food Do not use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers chips or dry cereal Do not line the warming drawer with aluminum foil Allow time for the drawer to be preheated LO 10 minutes Medium 25 30 minutes HI 25 35 minutes Food in heat safe glass and glass ceramic utensils may need a higher thermostat setting as compared to food in metal utensils Repeated opening of the drawer...

Page 25: ...za HI Potatoes baked HI Potatoes mashed LO Tortilla Chips LO To Crisp Stale Items Place food in low sided dishes or pans Preheat on LO setting Check crispness after 45 minutes Add time as needed To Warm Serving Bowls and Plates To warm serving bowls and plates set the control on LO Use only heat safe dishes Place the empty dishes on the rack to raise them off the bottom of the drawer If you want h...

Page 26: ...DOOR light is off slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go and open the door If your range does not have a latch the door will unlock automatically How to Delay the Start of Cleaning Latch the door Press the SELF CLEAN pad Press the or or number pads to set the Clean Time The Clean Time is preset for 4 hours You can change the Clean Time to any time between 3 and 5 hours depending o...

Page 27: ...rner 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 clo...

Page 28: ...ke out excess water and then dry it thoroughly by setting it in a warm oven for 30 minutes Replace the burner heads and caps Make sure that the heads and caps are replaced in the correct location There is one small 2 medium and one large head and cap NOTE On some models there are 2 large one medium and one small head and cap NOTE Before removing the burner heads and caps remember their size and lo...

Page 29: ...g oven Cooktop Surface To avoid damaging the porcelain enamel surface of the cooktop and to prevent it from becoming dull clean up spills right away Foods with a lot of acid tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices etc or foods with high sugar content could cause a dull spot if allowed to set When the surface has cooled wash and rinse For other spills such as fat spatterings etc wash with soap and water o...

Page 30: ...side of the door Spillage of marinades fruit juices tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately When the surface is cool clean and rinse Do not use oven cleaners cleansing powders or harsh abrasives on the outside of the door Broiler Pan and Grid After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven Remove the grid from the pan Care...

Page 31: ...ble material in the drawer The storage drawer may be removed for cleaning under the range Clean the storage drawer with a damp cloth or sponge Never use harsh abrasives or scouring pads To remove storage drawer Pull drawer straight out until it stops Tilt the front of the drawer up and free of the range To replace storage drawer Set the stops on the back of the drawer over the stops in the range S...

Page 32: ...Fluorescent Top Light on some models CAUTION Do not touch the bulb with wet hands or when the bulb is hot Never wipe the light area with a wet cloth Electrical power must be shut off if you have to replace the bulb Raise the clips on the back on both sides and free the back of the canopy Roll the canopy up and off Remove the fluorescent light bulb Replace the bulb with one of the same length and w...

Page 33: ... baby oil on the surface Wipe away excess oil with a clean soft cloth Warming Drawer Rack Clean the rack with detergent and water After cleaning rinse the rack with clean water and dry with a clean cloth GEAppliances com Do not use a steel wool pad it will scratch the surface To clean the stainless steel surface use warm sudsy water a stainless steel cleaner such as Kleen King or an all purpose li...

Page 34: ... Keep this Owner s Manual and Installation Instructions for future use NOTE This appliance must be properly grounded FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance If you smell gas Open windows Don t touch electrical switches Extinguish any open flame Immediately call your gas supplier TOOLS YO...

Page 35: ...eat generated by the range up to 200 F Avoid placing cabinets above the range To reduce the hazard caused by reaching over the open flames of operating burners install a ventilation hood over the range that projects forward at least 5 beyond the front of the cabinets The ventilating hood must be constructed of sheet metal not less than 0 0122 thick Install above the cooktop with a clearance of not...

Page 36: ...ll and side walls of the range 28 1 4 to 29 Depth with door closed includes door handle Depth varies depending on model See specifications sheet for your model 30 361 4 1 4 To cabinets below cooktop and at the range back 30 30 1 2 Minimum 13 To wall on either side standard burner models To wall on either side sealed burner models Maximum depth for cabinets above countertops Front edge of the range...

Page 37: ...overing This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing Also make sure your floor covering will withstand 180 F See the Installation Safety Instructions section Make sure the wall coverings around your range can withstand the heat generated up to 200 F by the range See the Installation Safety Instructions section All ranges can tip and injury could result To prevent accidental tipp...

Page 38: ...nstalling 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 Install a manual gas line shut off valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location outside of the range Make sure everyone oper...

Page 39: ...ection of pipe stub shutoff valve and rear wall 120V outlet This area allows for flush range installation with through the wall connection of pipe stub shutoff valve and rear wall 120V outlet This area allows for flush range installation with through the floor connection of pipe stub shutoff valve This area allows for flush range installation with through the floor connection of pipe stub shutoff ...

Page 40: ...apter 1 2 or 3 4 Gas pipe Adapter Gas shut off valve Pressure regulator 45 Elbow Nipple Union 90 Elbow Black iron pipe Union Nipple Gas shut off valve 1 2 or 3 4 Gas pipe Gas Flow into Range Gas Flow into Range Gas shut off valve 1 2 or 3 4 Gas pipe Pressure regulator Nipple 90 Elbow 90 Elbow Adapter Adapter 90 Elbow Quick connect or union Alternate Hookup Nipple Nipple 90 Elbow Installer Inform t...

Page 41: ...n of the customer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall receptacle DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUND PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Infrequently An adapter may be used only on a 15 amp circuit Do not use an adapter on a 20 amp circuit Where local codes permit a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may b...

Page 42: ...e Sites Communities and Set Ups ANSI A225 1 latest edition or with local codes In Canada mobile home installation must be in accordance with the current CAN CSA Z240 MH Mobile Home Installation Code Electric Disconnect Locate disconnect plug on the range back Pinch sides of connector and pull out of range back Seal the Openings Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under ...

Page 43: ...operate the oven press the BAKE pad and then press the or number pads until 350 appears in the display Press the START pad After 30 90 seconds the oven burner will ignite and burn until the set temperature is reached The oven burner will continue to cycle on and off as necessary to maintain the oven at the temperature indicated by the display To check ignition of the broil burner press the BROIL H...

Page 44: ...eady 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 burning properly remove the oven bottom 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 lif...

Page 45: ...ith the level placed diagonally first in one direction and then the other Remove the storage drawer or warming drawer See the Care and cleaning of the range section The front leveling legs can be adjusted from the bottom and the rear legs can be adjusted from the top or the bottom Using an open end or adjustable wrench adjust the leveling legs until the range is level After the range is level slid...

Page 46: ...ou will need a 1 4 x 11 2 lag bolt and a 1 2 O D sleeve anchor which are not provided Drill the recommended size hole for the hardware Install the sleeve anchor into the drilled hole and then install the lag bolt through the device The bolts must be properly tightened as recommended for the hardware Slide the range against the wall and check for proper installation by grasping the front edge of th...

Page 47: ...e Make sure you do not enlarge the holes On spill proof models check the electrode area for burned on food or grease Improper burner assembly Make sure the drip pans are installed correctly See the Care and cleaning of the range section Burner flames very Improper air to gas ratio If range is connected to LP gas contact the person large or yellow who installed your range or made the conversion Sur...

Page 48: ...nd grid that came with your range Make sure it is cool Cookware not suited for broiling Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range Aluminum foil used on the See the Using the oven section the broiling pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended Oven bottom not securely See the Installation of the range section seated in position Oven temperature too Oven thermost...

Page 49: ...s been Close the oven door in the display selected but the door is not closed LOCKED DOOR light The oven door is locked Press the CLEAR OFF pad Allow the oven to cool is on when you want because the temperature and then on models with a door latch unlock to cook inside the oven has not the door dropped below the locking temperature F and a number or On models with a door latch The latch may have b...

Page 50: ...g oven section Strong odor An odor from the insulation This is temporary around the inside of the oven is normal for the first few times the oven is used Fan noise A cooling fan may This is normal The cooling fan will turn off and on automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts Drawer does not slide The drawer is out of alignment Fully extend the drawer and push it all the way in smoothly ...

Page 51: ... protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more any brand Plus there s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered You can rest easy knowing that al...

Page 52: ...ct is registered or register online at GEAppliances com 1 2 3 Model Number Serial Number Cut here Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification After mailing the registration below store this document in a safe place It contains information you will need should you require ser...

Page 53: ...53 Notes Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips ...

Page 54: ... circuit breakers Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance What GE Will Not Cover This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your hom...

Page 55: ...f charge all labor original purchase and in home service to replace the defective part Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Improper installation Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or ...

Page 56: ...t You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will 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 accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accept...

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