GE XLMT JGBP24GEN Use And Care & Installation Manual Download Page 2

HELP US HELP YOU...

Read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your
new range properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need more help,
write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

Depending on your range, you’ll find the model and
serial numbers on a label on the front of the range,
behind the kick panel, storage drawer or broiler drawer.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card that came with your
range. Before sending in this card, please write these
numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your range.

If you received a damaged range...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold
you the range.

Save time and money. Before you
request service...

Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this book. It lists causes of 

 

minor operating problems that you . 
can correct yourself.

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A WARNING

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ALL RANGES CAN TIP.

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INJURY TO PERSONS

COULD RESULT.

● 

INSTALL THE ANTI-TIP

DEVICE PACKED WITH
THE RANGE.

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SEE THE INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS.

 YOU 

 SERVICE...

To obtain service, see the

FIRST, contact the people who

FINALLY, if your problem is still

Consumer Services page in the

serviced your appliance. Explain

not resolved, write:

back of this book.

why you are not pleased. In most

Major Appliance Consumer

To obtain replacement parts, contact

cases, this will solve the problem.

Action Panel

 Service Centers.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,

20 North 

 Drive

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write 

 the details—including

Chicago, IL 60606

want you to be pleased. If for some

your phone number—to:

reason you are not happy with the

Manager, Consumer Relations

service you receive, here are three

GE Appliances

steps to follow for further help.

Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

WARNING: 

 information in this manual 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

● 

Immediately call your gas supplier from a

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity

neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s

of this or any other appliance.

instructions.

 TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

● 

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call

● 

Do not try to light any appliance.

the fire department.

● 

Do not touch any electrical switch; do not

—Installation and service must be performed

use any phone in your building.

by a qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.

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Summary of Contents for XLMT JGBP24GEN

Page 1: ...eaning 23 3O Broiler Pan and Rack 5 18 19 27 Burner Assembly 2 3 25 Door Removal 26 Cooktop 25 30 Lift up Cooktop 30 Oven Bottom 27 Oven Vents 4 5 11 30 Storage Drawer 2g Problem So ver 47 48 More que...

Page 2: ...YOU ED SERVICE To obtain service see the FIRST contact the people who FINALLY if your problem is still Consumer Services page in the serviced your appliance Explain not resolved write back of this bo...

Page 3: ...pliance Q Be sure packing materkds are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packing material ignite c Locate range out of kitchen traffic path and out...

Page 4: ...er bulky cloth in place of a pot holder 4 To minimize the possibility of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage turn cookware handles toward the side or back of the range without extending...

Page 5: ...build up and the container could burst causing an injury Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven except as described in this book Misuse could result in a fire hazard or damage to the range When...

Page 6: ...FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE 6 G kfd ode s 8urner 8ase Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surface burners shown above...

Page 7: ...use for Self Cleaning cycle only 20 21 48 8 OVEN SET Knob 10 9 Oven On Indicator Light 10 10 Oven Cleaning Indicator Light 21 11 Automatic Oven Timer Clock and Minute Timer I 13 12 Oven Vent 4 5 11 3...

Page 8: ...nt and left rear burners The two knobs on the right control the right front and right rear burners On ranges with sealed burners The smaller burner right rear positionj will give the best simmer resul...

Page 9: ...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 o...

Page 10: ...for that operation BAKE Use this setting for all normal oven operations for example for cooking roasts or casseroles Only the bottom oven burner operates during baking BROIL Use this setting for broil...

Page 11: ...shelves are designed with stop locks so when placed correctly on the shelf supports they will stop before coming 1 completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing food from them or...

Page 12: ...our recipe then bake The results of this test should give you an idea of how much the temperature should be changed Back of OVEN TEMP knob appearance may va Pull the OVEN TEMP knob off the range and l...

Page 13: ...time of day When either the DELAY START dial or STOP TIME dial is pushed in and turned it will pop into place when the time shown on the range clock is reached 2 Set the DELAY START control Push in a...

Page 14: ...set the oven at the correct temperature selecting a higher temperature does not shorten preheat time Preheating is necessav for good results when baking cakes cookies pastry and breads For most casse...

Page 15: ...since the shiny foil pan reflects recommends will usually be crisper thinner and drier heat away from the pie crust the cookie sheet helps than it should be If baked in a pan smaller than retain it r...

Page 16: ...desired temperature Check the Roasting Guide OVEN KMP for temperatures and approximate cooking times 4 Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing after being removed from the oven Recommended...

Page 17: ...wn the meat 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 Chick...

Page 18: ...ck and cook without turning until done Time food for about one half the total cooking time turn food then continue to cook to preferred doneness 7 Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF Remove broiler pan fro...

Page 19: ...0 minutes per side for lti inch thick or home cured Slash fat Fish 1 lb fillets 1 4 to 1 2 inch thick B 5 Ham Slices Precooked 1 inch thick c 8 Pork Chops Well Done 2 1 2 inch thick 2 1 inch thick abo...

Page 20: ...and water Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners Do not rub or clean the door gasket B the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact and well fitting oven...

Page 21: ...cating the controls have been set correctly and the clean cycle has begun If a delayed start has been selected the CLEANING light will not glow until the start time has been reached and the clean cycl...

Page 22: ...xcess soil and reset the clean cycle Q Is the crackling sound I hear during cleaning normal A Yes This is the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions Q Should there be...

Page 23: ...ace 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 a...

Page 24: ...are properly seated and level I 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 cookt...

Page 25: ...usting on cast iron grates apply a light Do not operate a burner for an extended period of coating of cooking oil on the bottom of the grates time without cookware on the grate The finish on To get ri...

Page 26: ...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 m...

Page 27: ...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 o...

Page 28: ...n 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 so...

Page 29: ...ps 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...

Page 30: ...y catch on fire To make cleaning easier the cooktop may be lifted up To raise the cooktop 1 Be sure burners are turned off 2 Remove the grates 3 Grasp the two front burner wells and lift up Some model...

Page 31: ...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 each side 3 Lift the rear of the oven bottom enough to clear the lip...

Page 32: ...is apptiance must be properly grounded WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual For assistance or additional...

Page 33: ...binet The hood must beat least as wide as the appfiance and centered over the appliance Clearance between the cooking surface and the ventilation hood surface MUST HR BE m 24 INCHES If cabinets are pl...

Page 34: ...moving the range on this type of flooring It is recommended that the following simple and inexpensive instructions be followed to protect your floor The range should be installed on a sheet of plywoo...

Page 35: ...nect 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 fee...

Page 36: ...Regulator 0 e 0 90 Elbow _ provided t Flex Connector Adapter 6 ft max Adapter ml L Gas Shut off Valve Rigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Q Pressure Regulator 6 a e 90 Elbow pl...

Page 37: ...n 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 ELECTRIUL CONNECTIONS Electrical R...

Page 38: ...tacle is grounded through the house wiring The customer should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded usage Sitiationswhere pliance Power...

Page 39: ...ding on the type of gas you use With LP gas some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal m mes B Yellow tips on outer cones Normal for LP gas C Sofi blue flmee Normal for natural gas CHECK IGNITION OF...

Page 40: ...ly remove the oven bottom 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 sm...

Page 41: ...evice 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 1 Mark...

Page 42: ...s equipped with dual burners remove the cooktop and locate the pressure regulator at right rear of range 0 2 Follow the directions in A or B that match your regulator type Lever shown closed Note On s...

Page 43: ...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 converti...

Page 44: ...w 7 Carefully insert burner bases straight down with the tube over the orifice spud Replace the screws mting sure the M screw is opposite the burner electrode in each burner base CONVERTING SURWCE BUR...

Page 45: ...tter to the Screw full 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...

Page 46: ...he flame is about the same 1 height 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 4...

Page 47: ...u do not enlarge the holes On spill proof models check electrode area for burned on food or grease A Yellow flames B Yellow tips on outer C Soft blue flames Call for service cones Normal for LP gas No...

Page 48: ...lrst few times oven is used This is temporary Oven temperature is too high to set self clean operation Allow the range to cool to room temperature and reset the controls Door latch handle not moved al...

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Page 51: ...aring 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 informa assist...

Page 52: ...bout operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service product Replaceme...

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