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Self-Cleaning Gas Range

GE Appliances

Use and Care & Installation Guide

Safety Instructions

................... 2–5

Anti-Tip Device............................ 2, 3, 35, 43

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil................... 5, 16, 20–22, 24
Clock and Timer ................................... 11, 12
Features....................................................... 6, 7
Oven ....................................................... 13–27

Baking................................................. 15–17
Broiling, Broiling Guide ................... 22, 23
Door Latch............ 11, 15, 20, 22, 24–26
Electric Ignition ........................................ 13
Light; Bulb Replacement................ 13, 32
Oven Control ..................................... 11, 12
Preheating................................................. 15
Roasting, Roasting Guide............... 20, 21
Self-Cleaning Instructions ............. 24–27
Shelves............................ 5, 14–16, 20, 27
Timed Baking .................................... 17, 18

Surface Cooking..................................... 8–10

Control Settings.......................................... 9
Cooktop Comparison ................................ 8

Care and Cleaning

................... 28–33

Broiler Pan and Grid ........................................ 31
Burner Assembly ................................. 28–30
Cooktop.................................................. 30, 33
Door Removal .............................................. 31
Oven Bottom ................................................ 30
Oven Vents ................................................... 33
Self-Cleaning Instructions ................. 24–27
Storage Drawer ........................................... 32

Before You Call

For Service

.............................. 52–54

Thermostat Adjustment—

Do It Yourself ............................................ 19

More questions ?…call

GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000

Preparation

................................ 34–48

Air Adjustment ............................................ 42
Flame Size......................................... 9, 41, 48
Flooring Under the Range......................... 36
Installation Instructions ..................... 34–43
Leveling ......................................................... 43
LP Conversion ...................................... 44–49

Sealed Burner Models .................... 44–46
Standard Twin Burner Models ..... 47–49

Consumer Services

.................. 55

Appliance Registration................................. 2
Important Phone Numbers....................... 55
Model and Serial Number Location .......... 2
Warranty ....................................... Back Cover

Models: JGBP34

JGBP79

JGBP35

JGBP80

A Spanish-language version of this
book is available. Call 800.626.2000
and ask for pub 49-8767-1.

Hay disponible una versión de este libro
en español. Llame al 800.626.2000 pida
la publicación 49-8767-1.

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Summary of Contents for JGBP34

Page 1: ...28 30 Cooktop 30 33 Door Removal 31 Oven Bottom 30 Oven Vents 33 Self Cleaning Instructions 24 27 Storage Drawer 32 Before You Call For Service 52 54 Thermostat Adjustment Do It Yourself 19 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Preparation 34 48 Air Adjustment 42 Flame Size 9 41 48 Flooring Under the Range 36 Installation Instructions 34 43 Leveling 43 LP Conversion 44 49 Sealed Burner...

Page 2: ... 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 serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Applia...

Page 3: ...range out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage on standing pilot models and poor air circulation Be sure all packing materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packing material ignite Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a qualified service technician or installer for the type of gas natural or L...

Page 4: ...atch as it heats Always use the LITE position on electric ignition models or the HI position on standing pilot models when igniting the top burners and make sure the burners have ignited Never leave the surface burners unattended at high flame settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire Adjust the top burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the ...

Page 5: ...he range when opening the door of a hot oven The hot air and steam that escapes can cause burns to hands face and eyes Keep the oven free from grease buildup Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop 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 foo...

Page 6: ... Night Light 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 16 15 17 19 20 21 Sealed Burners Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surface burners shown above Standard Twin Burners Burner Cap Burner Head Drip Pan on some models Drip Pan on some models Burner DELAY OVEN ON CLEAN STOP TIMER BAKE CLEAN BROIL LOCK O N TIMER ON OFF STOP TIME COOK TIME AUTO SELF CLEAN BROIL HI LO BAKE CLOCK HR CLEAR OFF...

Page 7: ...4 28 30 9 Fluorescent Night Light on some models 3 13 33 10 Oven Control Clock and Timer 11 12 15 17 20 22 24 27 32 11 Night Light Switch on some models 13 12 Oven Vents 4 5 14 33 13 Cooktop 4 5 8 10 30 33 14 Surface Burner Control Knobs 4 9 32 15 Oven Door Latch 11 15 17 20 use for self cleaning cycle only 22 24 27 16 Oven Shelves with Stop Locks 5 14 17 20 easily removed or repositioned on shelf...

Page 8: ...continue cooking after it is turned off Remove the pan from the surface unit if you want cooking to stop Induction High frequency Pans must be made of ferrous metals metal that attracts a magnet Heat is induction coils produced by a magnetic circuit between the coil and the pan Heats up right away under a glass and changes heat settings right away like a gas cooktop After turning the control surfa...

Page 9: ...e knob stays at LITE it will continue to click When one burner is turned to LITE all the burners spark Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on An electric shock may result which could cause you to knock over hot cookware In case of a power failure you can light the surface burners on your range with a match Hold a lighted match to the burner then turn th...

Page 10: ...usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the manufacturer recommends Stove Top Grills on models with sealed burners Wok This Way 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 levels above allowable c...

Page 11: ...imer 11 INCREASE Short taps to this pad increase the time or temperature by small amounts Press and hold the pad to increase the time or temperature by larger amounts 12 DECREASE Short taps to this pad decrease the time or temperature by small amounts Press and hold the pad to decrease the time or temperature by larger amounts 13 CLOCK To set the clock first press the CLOCK pad Then press the or p...

Page 12: ...mer To Cancel the Timer If TIMER is displayed press the or pad until desired time is reached If TIMER is not displayed press the TIMER ON OFF pad first then follow the instructions above to set the timer Press and hold the TIMER ON OFF pad until the word TIMER disappears from the display End of Cycle Tone Display Messages The end of cycle tone is a series of three beeps followed by one beep every ...

Page 13: ...rs the oven burner shuts off and cannot be re 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 Moisture As your oven heats up the temperature change of the air in the oven may cause water droplets to form on the door glass These droplets are harmless and will eva...

Page 14: ...s A bottom B C D and E top It also has a special low shelf position R for roasting extra large items such as a large turkey the shelf is not designed to slide out at this position Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking Roasting and Broiling sections E D C B A R Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop locks so when placed correctly on the shelf supports they will stop befor...

Page 15: ...ad to get the new temperature Oven Shelves Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the desired locations while the oven is cool The correct shelf position depends on the kind of food and the browning desired As a general rule place most foods in the middle of the oven on either shelf position B or C See the chart for suggested shelf positions Type of Food Shelf Position Angel food cake A Biscuits or ...

Page 16: ...cause uneven baking results and poorly shaped products A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe recommends will usually be crisper thinner and drier than it should be If baked in a pan smaller than recommended it may be undercooked and batter may overflow Baking Pans Use the proper baking pan The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur Dark rough or dull pan...

Page 17: ...e At the end of Cook Time the oven will turn off automatically 1 Press the COOK TIME pad 2 Press the pad until the desired length of baking time appears in the display 3 Press the BAKE pad 4 Press the or pad until the desired temperature is displayed An attention tone will occur if step 3 is not done The oven will start automatically The word ON and 100 will be displayed The Cook Time will begin t...

Page 18: ...rd ON and 100 will be displayed The Cook Time will begin to count down As the oven heats up the display will show the changing temperature The oven will continue to cook for the programmed 3 hours and shut off automatically at 7 00 7 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 a...

Page 19: ...hose found in grocery stores to check the temperature setting of your new oven These thermometers may vary 20 40 degrees To Adjust the Thermostat 1 Press the BAKE pad 2 Select an oven temperature between 500 F and 550 F 3 Immediately before the BAKE indicator stops flashing press and hold the BAKE pad for about 4 seconds The display will change to the oven adjustment display 4 The oven temperature...

Page 20: ...e turkey The shelf is not designed to slide out at this position Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats Therefore oven controls are set for Baking or Timed Baking You may hear a slight clicking sound indicating the oven is working properly Timed Baking will turn the oven on and off automatically Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing after being removed from the oven The...

Page 21: ... under 5 pounds more time for larger roasts Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully without thawing Follow directions given on package label Oven Approximate Roasting Time Internal Type Temperature Doneness in Minutes per Pound Temperature F Meat 3 to 5 lbs 6 to 8 lbs Tender cuts rib high qual...

Page 22: ...us preventing excessive spatter and smoking Q Should I salt the meat before broiling A No Salt draws out the juices and allows them to evaporate Always salt after cooking Turn the meat with tongs piercing the meat with a fork also allows the juices to escape When broiling poultry or fish brush each side often with butter Q Why are my meats not turning out as brown as they should A Check to see if ...

Page 23: ...11 7 Space evenly Up to 8 patties take 1 2 to 3 4 inch thick about same time Beef Steaks Rare 1 inch thick C 9 7 Steaks less than 1 inch thick will cook Medium 1 to 11 2 lbs C 12 5 6 through before browning Well Done C 13 8 9 Rare 1 inch thick C 10 6 7 Slash fat Medium 2 to 21 2 lbs C 12 15 10 12 Well Done C 25 16 18 Chicken 1 whole B 30 35 15 20 Brush each side with melted butter Broil skin 2 to ...

Page 24: ... use abrasives or oven cleaners Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place 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 notice the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or if it has beco...

Page 25: ...ide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go and open the door AUTO CLEAN Quick Reminder 1 Prepare the oven for cleaning 2 Close and latch the oven door 3 Press the AUTO CLEAN or AUTO SELF CLEAN pad 4 Press the pad If you wish to change the preset Clean Time of 3 hours press the or pad until the desired Stop Time appears in the display To Stop a Clean Cycle Press the CLEAR OFF pad This wi...

Page 26: ...ing 3 hours to the time of day equals 10 00 7 Change the Stop Time from 10 00 to 1 00 by pressing the pad until 1 00 appears in the display The words DELAY CLEAN will also appear in the display The self clean cycle will automatically begin at 10 00 and finish at 1 00 The word ON will appear in the display at 10 00 When the oven locks the word LOCK will be displayed and a short time later the door ...

Page 27: ...an cycle Q Is the crackling or popping sound I hear during cleaning normal A Yes This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions Q Should there be any odor during the cleaning A Yes there will be an 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 o...

Page 28: ...tergent and hot water for 20 30 minutes For more stubborn stains use a toothbrush Before putting the burner head back shake out excess water and then dry it thoroughly by setting it in a warm oven for 30 minutes Replace the burner caps Make sure that caps are replaced on the correct size burner There is one small 2 medium and one large cap The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed when the bur...

Page 29: ...nings 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 needle or twist tie Before putting the surface burner back shake out excess water and then dry it thoroughly by setting it in a warm oven for 30 minutes Then place it back in the range making sure it is properly seated and level Check the...

Page 30: ...lowed to set When the surface has cooled wash and rinse For other spills such as fat spatterings etc wash with soap and water once the surface has cooled Then rinse and polish with a dry cloth Do not store flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Oven Bo...

Page 31: ...f it has become displaced on the door you should have it replaced 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 fruit juices tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediate...

Page 32: ...nd 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 panel they will damage the finish A 50 50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning To remove a knob pull it straight off the stem If knob is difficult...

Page 33: ...ck panel or storage drawer depending on the model Vent appearance and location vary Lift up Cooktop on models with standard twin burners Removable Kick Panel on some models The kick panel may be removed for cleaning under the range To remove lift up the bottom of the panel slightly to disengage the panel from the tabs at the base of the range Pull the bottom of the panel forward until the spring c...

Page 34: ...tment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this guide For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency manufacturer dealer or the gas supplier Never reuse old flexible connectors The use of old flexible connectors can cause gas leaks and personal injury Always use NEW flexible connectors when installing a gas appliance ...

Page 35: ...e absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition In Canada installation must conform with the current Natural Gas Installation Code CAN CGA B149 1 or the current Propane Installation Code CAN CGA B149 2 and with local codes where applicable This range has been design certified by the American Gas Association according to ANSI Z21 1 latest edition and Canadian Gas...

Page 36: ...ure your floor covering will withstand 180 F See the Important Safety Instructions section of the Installation Instructions MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION 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 or kick panel TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers Pencil and ruler Two pipe wrenches one...

Page 37: ...e 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 manifold must remain in the supply line regardless of whether nat...

Page 38: ... of the location of the gas shut off valve 1 2 or 3 4 Gas Pipe Adapter Gas Shut off Valve Pressure Regulator 90 Elbow provided Nipple Union 90 Elbow Black Iron Pipe Union Nipple Gas Shut off Valve 1 2 or 3 4 Gas Pipe Gas Flow into Range Installer Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut off valve Installer Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut off valve Manifold Pipe Adapt...

Page 39: ...al gas line shut off valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location outside of the range Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the range 2 Install male 1 2 flare union adapter to the 1 2 NPT internal thread elbow at inlet of regulator On models equipped with standard twin burners install the male pipe thread end of the 1 2 flare union adapte...

Page 40: ...nector and pull out of range back B 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 be made to a properly grounded two prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter available at most hardware stores The larger slot in ...

Page 41: ...any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed 4 continued next page Quality of Flames 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 gas some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal A...

Page 42: ... BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames The air adjustment shutter for the top broil burner is in the center of the rear wall of the oven The shutter for the bottom oven burner is near the back wall behind the storage drawer or the kick panel depending on the model Remove the drawer or...

Page 43: ...MUST be secured with an approved Anti Tip device Unless properly installed the range could be tipped by you or a child standing sitting or leaning on an open door After installing the Anti Tip device verify that it is in place by carefully attempting to 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...

Page 44: ...or that match your regulator type B A WARNING Do not remove the pressure regulator from the range 2 If It Is This Regulator 1 Use an adjustable wrench to remove the nut from the pressure regulator 2 Apply sideward finger pressure to remove the plastic pin from the nut HINT To remove the pin place the nut on a flat surface and press the pin sideways with your fingers 3 Push down on the disc edges t...

Page 45: ...as orifice spuds have a 3 digit number and the letter N on the top Each orifice spud will also have 1 2 or 3 grooves on top denoting the location on the range where it is to be installed as shown below N N N N B 4 To prevent leakage make sure the orifice spuds are securely screwed into the gas inlet tubes 5 Put old orifice spuds back in the bag or on the bracket next to the pressure regulator to s...

Page 46: ...ning and closing the oven door several times If the flame goes out increase the flame size 7 CHECK QUALITY OF FLAMES 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 gas some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal 8 A Yellow flames Call for...

Page 47: ...Range Lever shown closed PULL TO OPEN NAT Cap LP Cap TOOLS REQUIRED Adjustable wrench 1 2 open end wrench Flat blade screwdriver small Nut drivers 7mm 5 16 or a small adjustable depending on the size of the spuds If It Is This Regulator 1 Unscrew the plastic protected hex nut cap from the regulator 2 Carefully pry the protective plastic cap off the threaded metal cap Gently pull the plastic washer...

Page 48: ...ly 1 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 natural gas the shutter should be open 1 2 or about 3 4 of the way open 5 48 Screw Air Shutter CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERS 1 Lift cooktop 2 Lift burn...

Page 49: ...ype of gas you are converting to The most the screw will move is 1 2 a turn 3 Replace the OVEN CONTROL knob 9 CHECK FOR LEAKS 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 pressu...

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Page 52: ...eck all steps in the Installation Instructions LARGE OR YELLOW SURFACE BURNERS The oven gas shut off valve may have accidentally been moved during LIGHT BUT OVEN cleaning or moving DOES NOT To check the oven gas shut off valve on standard twin burner models raise the cooktop and look for the gas shut off lever at the extreme right rear corner Standing pilot models do not have a gas shut off valve ...

Page 53: ...rect Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used The oven thermostat needs adjustment See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat Do It Yourself section Clock not set correctly Oven bottom not securely seated in position FOOD DOES NOT Oven controls not properly set See the Broiling section BROIL PROPERLY Oven door not closed Improper shelf position being used See the Broiling section Food...

Page 54: ...nly slightly from the latched position Make sure the latch is moved to the right as far as it will go Press the CLEAR OFF pad Allow the oven to cool for one hour Put the oven back into operation Disconnect all power to the range for 5 minutes and then reconnect power If the failure code repeats then call for service OVEN CONTROL SIGNALS This is reminding you to enter a bake temperature see the Bak...

Page 55: ...your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple ...

Page 56: ...Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Should your appliance need service during the warranty period or beyond in the Un...

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