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Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Top burners do not light

Plug on range is not completely

•

Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly

or do not burn evenly

inserted in the electrical outlet.

grounded outlet.

Burner slits on the side of the

•

Remove the burner heads and clean them. Check the

burner may be clogged.

electrode area for burned-on food or grease. See the

Care and cleaning of the range

section.

Improper burner assembly.

•

Make sure the burner parts 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.

Fluorescent top light

Fluorescent bulb is loose

•

Adjust or replace. See the

Care and cleaning of the range

does not work

or defective.

section.

Switch operating the light

•

Call for service.

is broken.

Control signals after

You forgot to enter a bake

•

Touch the

BAKE

pad and desired temperature or the

entering cooking time

temperature or cleaning time.

SELF CLEAN

pad and desired clean time.

or start time

Food does not bake

Oven controls improperly set.

•

See the

Using the oven

section.

or roast properly

Shelf position is incorrect.

•

See the

Using the oven

section.

Incorrect cookware or cookware

•

See the

Using the oven

section.

of improper size being used.

Oven thermostat needs

•

See the

Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!

adjustment.

section.

Clock not set correctly.

•

See the

Using the clock and timer

section.

Aluminum foil used improperly

•

See the

Care and cleaning of the range

section.

in the oven.

Oven bottom not securely

•

See the

Installation of the range

section.

seated in position.

Summary of Contents for J2B900

Page 1: ...r Information First Name________________________ _ Last Name________________________ _ Address ___________________________ City _____________________________ _ State _______ Zip_______________ Phone __________________________ E mail _____________________________ I would like to order Quantity Part ________ _____________ ________ _____________ ________ _____________ Product Information Model ______...

Page 2: ...n Light Replacement 36 Oven Shelves 36 Stainless Steel Surfaces 32 Self Cleaning 29 30 Warming Drawer 34 Installation Instructions 37 50 Anti Tip Device 50 Check Ignition of Surface Burners 48 49 Connect Range to Electric 42 44 Connect Range to Gas 41 43 Converting to LP Gas 48 Dimensions and Clearances 39 Electrical Connections 45 47 Leveling the Range 49 Location Guidelines 40 Safety Instruction...

Page 3: ...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 4: ... device 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 in...

Page 5: ...es can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood Fluorescent light bulbs and safety valves on standing pilot ranges contain mercury If your model has these features they must be recycled according to local state and federal codes When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following Use this appliance only for its ...

Page 6: ...ured For your safety never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Large scratches or impacts to glass doors can lead to broken or shattered glass 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 caus...

Page 7: ...ems on the cooktop The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers which may cause them to burst If a combination 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 effe...

Page 8: ...re 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 air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to ha...

Page 9: ... the oven is cool If shelves must be handled when hot do not let pot holder contact the heating elements Pulling out the shelf to the stop lock is a convenience in lifting 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 Do not heat unopened food containers Pressure could build up and the container...

Page 10: ...h 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 Gas Burner If drip pans are supplied with your range they should be used at all times Make sure all grates on the range are in place ...

Page 11: ...t 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 Enamelware Under some conditions the enamel of some cookware may melt Follow cookware manufacturer s recommendations for cooking methods Glass There are two types of glass cookware those for oven use onl...

Page 12: ...on and a power outage occurred the clock and all programmed functions must be reset The time of day will flash in the display when there has been a power outage If Err appears in the display you have tried to set a time or temperature outside of the control s limits Press CLEAR OFF and enter a new setting CLOCK Pad Touch this pad before setting the clock COOKING TIME Pad Touch this pad and then to...

Page 13: ...f Touch the DELAY START pad again and the display will show no shdn no shut off Touch the START pad to activate the no shut off and leave the control set in this special features mode Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Selection Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit temperature selections but you may change this to use the Celsius selections Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same ...

Page 14: ...r control will allow you to lock out the touch pads so they cannot be activated when touched or cleaning the panel To lock the controls Touch the 9 and 0 touch pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the control beeps twice The display will show LOC continuously and the time of day if not blacked out NOTE All cooking and timing functions will be cancelled when locking out the control To unlock t...

Page 15: ...e Sabbath feature How to Exit the Sabbath Feature Touch the CLEAR OFF pad If the oven is cooking wait for a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute until 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 DELAY START pad until 12 shdn or no shdn appears in the display 12 shdn indicates that the oven will ...

Page 16: ...cooking in the oven it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burner be uninterrupted Avoid touching the vent openings or nearby surfaces during oven or broiler operation they may become hot Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop may become hot if left too close to the vent Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop they may melt if left too close to the vent...

Page 17: ...Pan Placement Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it To preheat set the oven at the correct temperature Preheating is necessary when 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 y...

Page 18: ...afe Food Book Your Kitchen Guide USDA Rev June 1985 Quantity and Shelf First Side Second Side Food or Thickness Position Time min Time min Comments Ground Beef 1 lb 4 patties C 13 8 Space evenly 1 2 to 3 4 thick 4 lbs 12 patties C 15 11 Beef Steaks Rare 3 4 to 1 thick E 6 4 Steaks less than 3 4 thick Medium 1 to 11 2 lbs D 8 6 are difficult to cook rare Well Done D 10 8 Slash fat Rare 11 2 thick C...

Page 19: ...ws in the display The maximum number of minutes that can be entered is 60 To set additional time you will need to set it by hours and minutes For example to enter 1 hour and 30 minutes touch 1 3 and 0 in that order If you make a mistake press the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad and begin again Touch the START pad After pressing the START pad SET disappears this tells you the time is counting down althoug...

Page 20: ... will sound Touch the CLEAR OFF pad to clear the display 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 turn off automatically Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day Touch the BAKE pad Using the number pads enter the desired temperature Touch the COOKING TIME pad NOTE If your recipe requires ...

Page 21: ...be into the center of the lowest large muscle Insert the probe into the center of dishes such as meat loaf or casseroles Insert the probe into the meatiest part of the inner thigh from below and parallel to the leg of a whole turkey Using the probe on some models How to Set the Oven For Roasting When Using the Probe Insert the probe into the food Plug the probe into the outlet in the oven Make sur...

Page 22: ... of baked foods Good results with cookies biscuits brownies cupcakes cream puffs sweet rolls angel food cake and bread The convection fan circulates the heated air evenly over and around the food Convection Roast Good for large tender cuts of meat uncovered Oven door must be closed for convection roasting The convection fan circulates the heated air evenly over and around the food Using the grid a...

Page 23: ...erature When the oven starts to heat the changing temperature starting at 100 F will be displayed When the oven reaches the temperature you set 3 beeps will sound Touch the CLEAR OFF pad when finished NOTE You will hear a fan while cooking with convection The fan will stop when the door is opened but the heat will not turn off The fan will not start until the preheat temperature is reached Cookwar...

Page 24: ...START pad When the oven starts to heat the word LO will be in the display After the internal temperature of the food reaches 100 F the changing internal temperature will be shown in the display When the internal temperature of the food reaches the number you have set the probe and the oven turn off and the oven control signals To stop the signal touch the CLEAR OFF pad Use hot pads to remove the p...

Page 25: ...amb Bone in 3 to 5 lbs Medium 17 20 300 F 160 F Well 20 24 300 F 170 F Boneless 3 to 5 lbs Medium 17 20 300 F 160 F Well 20 24 300 F 170 F Seafood Fish whole 3 to 5 lbs 30 40 total 375 F Lobster Tails 6 to 8 oz each 20 25 total 325 F Poultry Whole Chicken 21 2 to 31 2 lbs 24 26 325 F 180 185 F Cornish Hens Unstuffed 1 to 11 2 lbs 50 55 total 325 F 180 185 F Cornish Hens Stuffed 1 to 11 2 lbs 55 60...

Page 26: ...R OFF pad to clear the display if necessary Remove the food from the oven Remember foods that are left in the oven continue cooking after the 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 turn off automatically Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day Touch the CONVECTION BAKE...

Page 27: ...he number pads the same way you read them For example to change the oven temperature 15 F touch 1 and 5 When you have made the adjustment touch the START pad to go back to the time of day display Use your oven as you would normally NOTE The thermostat adjustment for Baking will also affect Convection Baking or Convection Roasting Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products ...

Page 28: ...WARMING DRAWER L O OFF H I LO 140 170 F Medium mid position on the knob 170 210 F HI 210 250 F When Using the Warming Drawer The warming drawer will keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature Always 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 or pan with aluminum foil Foil is an excellent heat insulator and will...

Page 29: ...items With large loads it may be necessary to use a higher thermostat setting and cover some of the cooked food items Do not use plastic containers or plastic wrap CAUTION Do not keep food in the warming drawer for more than two hours Food Type Control Setting Bacon HI Eggs HI Fish HI Gravy sauces HI Ham HI Onion rings HI Pies LO Pizza HI Potatoes baked HI Potatoes mashed LO Tortilla Chips LO To W...

Page 30: ... place and the oven light is off IMPORTANT The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any range Move birds to another well ventilated room How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Touch the SELF CLEAN pad Using the number pads enter the desired clean time if a time other than 4 hours is needed Clean cycle time is normally 4 hours You can change...

Page 31: ...emperature and the LOCKED DOOR light goes off When the LOCKED DOOR light is off open the door After a Clean Cycle You may notice some white ash in the oven Wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools If white spots remain remove them with a soap filled steel wool pad and rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the ...

Page 32: ...ver the electrode is kept open A sewing needle or wire twist tie works well to unclog it The slits in the burner heads of your range must be kept clean at all times for an even unhampered flame You should clean the surface burners routinely especially after bad spillovers which could clog these openings To remove burned on food soak the burner heads in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot w...

Page 33: ...o remove burned on food use a soap filled scouring pad Although they are durable the grates will gradually lose their shine regardless of the best care you can give them This is due to their continual exposure to high temperatures You will notice this sooner with lighter color grates NOTE Do not clean the grates in a self cleaning oven After cleaning the grates dry them thoroughly by putting them ...

Page 34: ...pills with a high sugar or acid content such as milk tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface They may cause a dull spot even after cleaning To clean the outside of the door Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven door Rinse well You may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of the door Spillage of marinades fr...

Page 35: ...rawer in place However the drawer may be removed if further cleaning is needed Use soap and warm water to thoroughly clean To remove the warming drawer Pull the drawer straight out until it stops Press the left rail release up and press the right rail release down while pulling the drawer forward and free To replace the warming drawer Place the left drawer rail around the inner left rail guide and...

Page 36: ... the cooktop at the top and bottom of the oven door and at the bottom of the range under the warming drawer Vent appearance and location vary Pull the knob straight off the stem Lower 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 abr...

Page 37: ...it snaps into place When in place the wire holds the cover firmly Be certain the wire is in the depression in the center of the cover Connect electrical power to the range Oven Shelves Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser The oven shelves may be cleaned in the self cleaning oven However the shelves will darken in color lose their luster and become hard to slide if cleaned during the self cl...

Page 38: ...indows Don t touch electrical switches Extinguish any open flame Immediately call your gas supplier TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers Pencil and ruler Two pipe wrenches one for backup Open end or adjustable wrench Nut drivers or wrenches 3 16 and 1 4 ADDITIONAL MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED Gas line shut off valve Pipe joint sealant or UL approved pipe thread tape with Teflon that ...

Page 39: ...cts 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 less than 1 4 between the hood and the underside of the combustible material or metal cabinet The hood must be at least as wide as the appliance and centered over the appliance Clearance between the cooking surf...

Page 40: ...tric Outlet Locations may be adjusted to meet specific requirements 281 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 2 Minimum 13 To wall on either side Maximum depth for cabinets above countertops Front edge of the range side panel forward from cabinet ...

Page 41: ... or woodwork Your range like many other household items is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting Use care when 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 plywood or similar material When the floor coverin...

Page 42: ...proper operation the pressure of natural gas supplied to the regulator must be between 4 and 13 of water column For LP gas the pressure supplied must be between 10 and 13 of water column When checking for proper operation of the regulator the inlet pressure must be at least 1 greater than the operating manifold pressure as given above The pressure regulator located at the inlet of the range manifo...

Page 43: ...Proper Electrical Supply These ranges must be supplied with 208 240 volt 60 Hz and connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit protected by a circuit breaker or time delay fuse 40 amp The receptacle must be NEMA 14 50R to accept the 4 prong plug supplied with the range If the electrical service provided does not meet the above specifications it is recommended that a licensed electr...

Page 44: ...t flexible metal appliance connector to the adapter on the range Position range to permit connection at the shut off valve When all connections have been made make sure all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system When using test pressures greater than 1 2 psig to pressure ...

Page 45: ... Range to the Electrical Supply Using an Existing NEMA 14 50R Receptacle Plug the range power cord into a properly grounded wall receptacle NOTE Your range is shipped with a 4 prong plug to be used in a NEMA 14 50R receptacle Should you choose to change your plug use only a 3 wire power cord 3 wire conduit or 4 wire conduit Follow the appropriate instructions below for your application Effective J...

Page 46: ... of the ground strap to the grounding plate using the ground screw Insert the replacement power cord through the strain relief and tighten Allow enough slack to easily attach the cord terminals to the connector block If tabs are present at the end of the winged strain relief they can be removed for better fit NOTE Do not install the power cord without a strain relief The strain relief bracket shou...

Page 47: ...winged strain relief they can be removed for better fit NOTE Do not install the conduit without a strain relief The strain relief bracket should be installed before reinstalling the rear range wiring cover Insert bare wires between the connector block terminals and movable nuts Tighten screws securely Do not remove ground strap connection Wire used location and enclosure of splices etc must confor...

Page 48: ...racket should be installed before reinstalling the rear range wiring cover Insert bare wires between the connector block terminals and movable nuts Tighten screws securely Attach ground wire to the grounding plate using the ground screw WARNING Connector block is approved for copper wire connection only If aluminum wire is used see note below NOTE ALUMINUM WIRING Do not connect aluminum wire to th...

Page 49: ...ion of all cooktop burners should be checked after the range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks Electric Ignition Select a top burner knob and simultaneously push in and turn to LITE position You will hear a clicking sound indicating proper operation of the spark module Once the air has been purged from the supply lines burners should light within 4 seconds After burner lig...

Page 50: ...from the bottom and the rear legs can be adjusted from the top or the bottom Use an open end or adjustable wrench to adjust the leveling legs until the range is level After the range is level slide the range away from the wall so that the Anti Tip device can be installed Leg leveler Lower range Raise range on some models Raise range Lower range on some models Quality of Flames The combustion quali...

Page 51: ...ed the range could be tipped by stepping or sitting on the door Injury might result from spilled hot liquids or from the range itself Typical installation of anti tip bracket attachment to wall Bracket Screw must enter wood or metal Wall plate When All Hookups Are Completed MAKE SURE ALL CONTROLS ARE LEFT IN THE OFF POSITION MAKE SURE THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR TO THE RANGE IS UNOB...

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Page 53: ...52 Notes Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service ...

Page 54: ...e is connected to LP gas contact the person large or yellow who installed your range or made the conversion Fluorescent top light Fluorescent bulb is loose Adjust or replace See the Care and cleaning of the range does not work or defective section Switch operating the light Call for service is broken Control signals after You forgot to enter a bake Touch the BAKE pad and desired temperature or the...

Page 55: ...grounded outlet A fuse in your home may be Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker blown or the circuit breaker tripped Oven controls improperly set See the Using the clock and timer section Oven light does not work Light bulb is loose or defective Tighten or replace the bulb Plug on range is not completely Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live inserted in the electrical outlet pr...

Page 56: ...for 5 minutes and then reconnect power If the function error code repeats call for service Probe appears in This is reminding you to enter Enter a probe temperature the display a probe temperature after plugging in the probe Display goes blank A fuse in your home may be Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker blown or the circuit breaker tripped The clock is in the See the Special features o...

Page 57: ...r and push it all the way in smoothly or drags See the Care and cleaning of the range section Drawer is overloaded or load Reduce weight Redistribute drawer contents is unbalanced Warming drawer A fuse in your home may be Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker will not work blown or the circuit breaker tripped The oven is self cleaning Wait for the self clean cycle to finish and the oven to...

Page 58: ...otection 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 all y...

Page 59: ...oduct is registered or register online at www 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 requ...

Page 60: ...usion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 For The Period Of GE Will Replace One Year Any part of...

Page 61: ...tended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect 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 Parts and Accessories www GEAppliances com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent ...

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