GE JGBS04 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Safety Instructions.,

..... 2-7

OperatingInstructions

Aluminum Foil

.13

Clock and Timer ...............

Oven. ...................

_.10-19

Baking and Roasting ........ 13

Broiling ......................

Broiling Guide ...............

Oven Control .... ........

10, 11

Power Outage .........

9, 12, 16

Preheating ...................

Sabbath Feature .... _. :..... 19

Special Features..- .........

J.18

Surface Cooking .............

8, 9

Thermostat Adjustment ....... 17

Care and Cleaning

Air Vents ..... : ................

Burner Assemblies ........ 20-21

Burner:Caps and Heads ...... 22

Burner Grates....:

............

Control Panel and Knobs ..... 25

... Cooktop Surface,. .............

Drip Pans ..: ...................

Lift-Off Oven Door ............

2/4

Lift-Up Cooktop ...............

Oven Bottom .................

Oven Interior .................

:26

Racks .........................

Removable Broiler Drawer .... 25

Stainless Steel Surfaces ...._..23

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Write the model and serial:

numbers here:

Model#

Serial #

You can find them on a label on the

front of the range behind the kick

panel or broiterdrawer.

Installation

Instructions ............

27-42

Anti-Tip Device ......... _.31,41, 42

Connect the Range

togas .....................

32-35

Convert to LP Gas. ............

Dimensions and

Clearances ....................

Electrical Connections .... 36-37

Level the Range ...............

Light the Pilots ............

37-40

Troubleshooting

Tips ......................

43-45

Accessories ................

Consumer Support

Consumer

Support ..............

Back Cover

Product Registration ...... 47,/48

Warranty for Customers

in Canada .....................

Warranty for Customers

in the U.S.A....................

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-183D5580P248

Models:

JGBS04 JGBS20

JGBS07

JGBS21

JGBS17

JGB523

JGBS18

JGSS05

JGBS19

49-85156

02-09 JR

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
GEAppliances.com Installation Safety Instructions., ..2-7 Instructions .... 27-42 OperatingInstructions Anti-Tip Device .._.31,41, 42 Aluminum Foil Connect the Range Clock and Timer ....togas ..... 32-35 Oven...._.10-19 Models: Convert to LP Gas..... Dimensions and Baking and Roasting ..13 JGBS04 JGBS20 Broiling ......
Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING. iiiiii illlllllllll _AWARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be fOiiowed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. ,_ WARNING: If the information in this manual...
Page 3 ' GEAppliances:com ii iii iiiii ijllllllllllll ILIIIIIIIIIIIIII,III Hill III I I A WARNING! .;IMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE • ' .._afe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Gcvernor of California to • : _pubfisha list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and :_' ' .
Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING. i, ii iiil, ln ,11,,, ..SAFETYPRECAUTIONS Locate the range out of kitchen trafficpath _Never wear loose fitting or hanging ga_6ts and out of draftg locations to prevent pilot: ,: ,:: .while using the appliance. Be careful when::.: ,: :., outage (on standing pilot models} and poor ..
Page 5: Aluminum Foil
GEAppliances.com COOK MEAT AND POULTRYTHOROUGHLY... Cook meat and poultry thoroughly meat to at least an,INTERNALtemperature of l 60°F and poultry to at least an INTERNALtemperature of 180_ Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodbome illness. OVEN Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape can cause bums to hands, face and eyes.
Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ,, ..illljll lU ..tl WARNING! ..SURFACEBURNERS - Use proper pan size avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having fiat bottoms large enough to cover bumer grates. To avoid spiftovers, make sure cookware is large enough to contain the food properly.
Page 7 GEAppliances.corn SURFACEBURNERS(cont.) Alwags turn the surface burner controls off If gou smell gas, and gou have atreadg made before removing cookware. sure pilots are lit (on standing pilot models), 'turn offthe gas to the range and call a Do not lift the cool_op on sealed burner qualified service technician.
Page 8 surface burners. Using thergaS iiiiiiiii iiiiiiiii iiii ii ThroUghout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Before Lighting a Gas Burner . _ After Lighting a Gas Burner .." " ....... _ Ifdrip pans aide suppliedwith your rangei _ Do not operatethe burne_: for an extended :: ..
Page 9 GEAppliances.com How to Select Flame Size Forsafe handling of cookware, never let the Flames larger than the bottom of the flames extend up the sides of the cookware. cookware will not result in faster heating of the cookware and could be hazardous. Watchthe flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat.
Page 10 Using the oven controls. I..I JllllIJL Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Tillne Cont Oo',0 • _imeDL_L' Temp Recall On/Off Ji• • Clear Brod L Ligh_ ¸ .£ Control, C lock Oven and Timer Features and Settings lon s o e odets Bake/Tamp RecallPad itchen TimerOn/OffPad Touch this pad to selectthe bakefunction.
Page 11 GEAppliances.com i i i ii iii OvenControlClock and TimerFeatures SettingS_onsomemo_e_s_ O" Broil Light leariOffPad Touchthis pad to cancel ovenoperations Flashes while in edit mode-you can switch from except the clock and timer. Hi to Lo Broil at this point, Glows when the oven is in broitmode.
Page 12 Usingthe oven. I IIIIIIII iiii iiii IIII To avoid p Ossibiebums, ptace th e racks in the desired position before gou turn the oven on....... Theracks havestop-locks,so that when ... To remove a racklpull it toward you, till the placedcorrectlg on the rack supports front end up and pull it out.
Page 13: Preheating
GEAppliances.com How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting "'_ Your oven is not designed for open-door Tgpe of Food Rock Position cooking. Frozenpies (oncookie sheet) Bor C O" NOTE: On models with an OVEN CONTROL : Angelfood cake. knob, turn it to the desired temperature.
Page 14: Broiling
Using the oven. • U Broiling Broilingiscooking food bg direct heat from _-] Arrange the food on the grid and position abovethe food. Most fish and tender cuts of the broiler pan on the appropriate rack meat can be broiled.Followthese directions in the oven or broiling compartment.
Page 15: Broiling Guide
" " GFAnnlioncp=.rnm iiiiii,ii Broiling Guide If desired,marinate meats or chicken The oven and broiler compartment doors must be closed during broiling. beforebroiling.Or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes onlg. O" Atwagsuse a broiler pun and grid. It is designedto minimizesmoking and @When arranging the food on the pan, do spattering bg trappingjuices in the...
Page 16: Power Outage
6"} Usingthe clock and timer. Not all features ore on all models. To Set the Clock Touchthe Start/On pad until the time of i!i!_!_i!ii!:iii:::!iiii!i_i I!!'' C_!;ock'_!!!:!ii::iii!ii!:_i!ii!i !) _ Touc_ the Clock pad twice iiii!ii!iii!!i_ __!i_! '" Touc the.or pads '" "...
Page 17 Adjust the oven thermostat-Do it yourself! GEApp,io.cos.oom .111 i i i You mayfind that your new oven cooks differently than the One it replaced. Use gour new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold. gou con adjust the thermostat yourself.
Page 18: Special Features
Special features of your oven control |ill Your new touch pad COntrolJ_as additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and how you mag activate them. The spedal feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. The# remain in the control's memory until the steps are repeated, When the display shows your choice, touch the Start/On pad.
Page 19: Sabbath Feature
"-: -u ,ng the Sabbath Feature. con ome m ode sJ (Designedfor use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidags) GEAppliances.com J lluH TheSabbath feature can beused for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling. NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed.
Page 20: Care And Cleaning
Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are coot before cleaning ang part of the range. Ifgour range is removed for cleaning, servicing or ang reason, be sure the anti-tip device is reengaged properfg when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.
Page 21: Burner Grates
,111 iiiii i1|111111 i iltl ,urn a,, co ,ro, o o 'fore Sealed Burnei'AssembfieS _toh some models_ _ burner parts and drip (if:soequipped). The burner grates,caps, burner headsand El_Ctr°de/// drip pans (ifso equipped)can be lifted off, (/// making them easgto clean.The electrodes are not removable.
Page 22 Ang spillOnor around an electrodemust be carefullg cleaned.Takecare to not hit an electrode with angthing hard or it could be damaged. You should clean the burner caps and . burner headsroutinetg,especiallgafter bad spillovers,which couldclog.the openings in the burlier heads. Liftoff when cool, Replacethe matching size caps onto the heads.Thereisone small,two medium and To remove bumed-on food, soak the burner...
Page 23: Cooktop Surface
GEAppliances.com Cooktop Surface • IIIlll To avoid damaging the porcelainenamel NOTE: Do not store flammablematerials surface of the cookbp and to preventit in an.ovenor near the cool<top, D onot .from becoming dull,clean up spills right store or usecombustiblematerials, awag. Foodswith a lot of acid (tomatoes, gasolineor other flammablevapors,and sauerkraut, fruit juices, etc.)or foods with liquidsin the vicinitgof this or ang other...
Page 24: Lift-Off Oven Door
Careand cleaning of the range. Lift-Off Oven Door To cleanthe outside of the:door: Theoven door is removable,but it is heavy. Youmag need help removingand repladng Usesoap and water to thoroughlg clean the door._ the top, sides and front of the oven door. Toremove the door, open it a few inches Rinsewell.
Page 25: Air Vents
GEAppliances.com Removable Broiler Drawer Ionsome models) Toremove: Toreplace: EZ] Whenthe broiler is cool,remove ang grid , Hold the broiler drawer in the raisedposition and pan. as gou slideit par(wag into the range.Then lowerthe drawer and push it complete[g Pullthe broiler drawer out until it stops, closed.
Page 26: Oven Interior
• Care and, cleaning of the range. Oven Racks l/t • Cleanthe rackswith an abrasive cleanseror scouring pad.After cleaning,rinsethe racks with clean water and drg with a clean cloth. • t.l_ _ Porcelain Oven Interior With proper care,the pbrcelainenamel Cautions about usingsprag-on oven cleaners: interior wil! retain its attractive finish for mang gears.
Page 27: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions If gou have questions, call 800.GE.CARESor visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completelg carefullLj. Installation of this range must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA.S4, latestedition.
Page 28 Installation Instructions " k FOR YOUR SAFETY MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED Do not store or use combustible materials, • Gasline shut=off valve gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids • Pipe]oint sealant orUL-approved pipethread in the vicinitg of this or ang other appliance. If -tape with Teflon _ that resists i]_:fiori _of hatural gou smell gas: and LP gases...
Page 29 InstallatiOn Instructions -& WARNING! Avoid placing cabinets above the range. To reduce the hazard caused bg reaching over INSTALLATIONSAFETY the open flames of operating burners, install a ventilation hood over the range that projects INSTRUCTIONS forward at least 5" begond the front of the cabinets.
Page 30 Installation Instructions • DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces. These dimensions must be met for safeuse of your,range. The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening [see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locotions} may be adjusted to meet specific requirements. The range mag be placed with 0"...
Page 31: Anti-Tip Device
Installation Instructions LOCATION AWARNINGJ Do not locate the range where it mag be subject ANTI-TIP .DEVICE to strong drafts. Ang openings in the floor or wall behind the range should be sealed. Hake sure the openings around the base of the range that supplg fresh air for combustion and ventilation are not obstructed bg carpeting •...
Page 32: Connect The Range Togas
Installation Instructions PROVIDE ADEQUATE Never use an old connector when installing a GAS SUPPLY new range. If the hard piping method is Used, Your range is designed to operate at a you must carefully align the pipe;,the range pressure of 4" of water column on natural gas cannot be moved after the connection or, if designed for LP gas (propane or butane), made.
Page 33 Installation InstrUctions GAS PIPE AND .ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS (for models with Sealed Burners) This area allows for flush range installation with through;the÷wall connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve and rear wall 120V outlet. Shortest connection from hard pipe stub location to range hookup.
Page 34 Installation Instructions H H, HH,n,,, II Ill FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP [for models equipped with Sealed Burners) Installer: Inform Gasshut-off the consumerof Valve the locationof the Gaspipe gas shut-off Valve. RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS [for models equipped with Sealed Burners) Alternate Hooku p ..
Page 35 Installation InStructions FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP (for models equipped with Standard Twin Burners) Pressure regulator Adapter (6 feet maximum) Adapter-_ Installer: |nform the consumer of the Iocationof Gas shut-off _---- gas shut_off valve. 1/2"or 3/4" _ valve Gaspipe RIGID PIPE HOOKUP (for models equipped with Stondord Twin Burners) Pressure regu[atar Manifold pipe...
Page 36 Installation: Instructions ,11,11 i_:ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS A word: about GFCls--GFCls are not required or recommended for gas range receptacles/ Electrical Requirements ' :: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs}ore 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properlg grounded branch devices that sense leakage of current in a circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit and automaticallg switch off power circuit breaker or time-delag fuse.
Page 37: Electrical Connections
Should this happen, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been establish ed. LIGHT THE PILOTS I-B] Usa ge Situations where Appliance Power .{For models equipped with standing pilots. Cord will be Disconnected Frequently. If the range is an electric ignition model, the...
Page 38 Installation Instructions LIGHT THE PILOTS (cont.) Light the Oven Pilot Icont.! 4. Remove the oven bottom. To remove: Adjust the Surface Burner Pilots if Necesserg • Remove knurled screws holding down rear of oven bottom. • Grasp oven bottom at finger slots on each side.
Page 39 Installation :inStru cti0n s LIGHT THE PILOTS{cont.) Adjust Broil Burner Air Adjustment Shutter on Models with a Broiler Drawer, Check Ignition of Oven Burner if Necessarg (cont.) To Remove the Broiler Drawer: The oven isdesigned to operate quietlg and automaticallg. To operate the oven, turn the 1.
Page 40 Installation Instructions LIGHT THE PILOTS [cont.) Replace Oven Parts After all adjustments are made, replace Check Ignition of Surface Burners the broiler drawer, oven bottom, racks and oven door. Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after pilots have been lighted (on some models] and the range and gas supply lines have been carefullg Checkedfor leaks.
Page 41: Level The Range
Installation Instructions t-_ iNSTALL THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE LEVEL THE RANGE ..J-_ Install the oven racks in the oven and position WARNING- the range where,it will be installed. Raise Range must be secured with an approved range Lower Anti-Tip device. range Unless properlg installed, the range could be tipped bg you era child standing, sitting or...
Page 42 Installation Instructions INSTALL THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE (cont.) WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETED Hake sure all controls are left in the OFF For wood construction, drill a pilot hole at an position. Make sure the flow Of combustion and angle of 20 ° from the horizontal. A nail Or awl ventilation airt0 the range is unobstructed.
Page 43: Troubleshooting Tips
Before gou call for service... GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. ° Possible Causes What To Do Plug on range is not completelg * Hake sureelectrical plug is plugged into a live, insertedin the electrical outlet, properly grounded outlet.
Page 44 Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Possible Causes What To Do _iClock:doesnot!_O._ii!i_ii_i_::(i:i!, Plugon range is not completelg • Hakesure electrical plug isplugged into a live, ..':_": inserted in the electrical outlet, properlg grounded outlet. -"": :"_- ....:_ •..A fuse in gour home mag be •...
Page 45 ........................... GEAppliance&com IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIII ILIIU IIIII IIIJ Possible Causes What To Do This is the soundofthe • This isnormal. ii_!C_q_k_g_:igr!J_!::_:i:_ii_j:i_!_!i_i metal heating and cooling _sou_h_i_;_:_.ii_:!:7:i!:iii_i_i! duringcooking. !i_!:_;!i:_i,;:!_:il;i!._i!i!;i_,!_iii_iiii_ _'iii_ii_:;;:i_iii_,ii::!i:,,i_:ii_!ii:ii!i;_!_ii i,_inS_e_!:iniiiiii:!iiii!iii:_iiiiii! This iScaused bg the heat • This isnormal. i;fl_ei_i_:_n_i_ili,i_!i!iiiiiii!!!_:_!_ treatment appliedto the i-_o_e_i_g_ii_i_ii!!iii!i:i!i!!iii!i_!i!i: Poweroutage or surge.
Page 46 Notes. iiiu _1 jj uL J _..o• •_._.=...
Page 47 Please place in envelope and mail to: Veuillez mettre darts une enveloppe et envoyez _" OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION P.O. BOX1780 MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L4Y4G1 (FORCANADIAN CONSUMERS O NLY)
Page 48 .... :=.L .... Ullll i i ........ III/ II IIIII IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII II I me),viTl ! Ii -'_,.'l l ll=ll -'] l_ J,,_l I -'_*-_I I tO__ l!t] lli ItI [J±_ i I l [1_II:ll l] Iil_'[j =:IIUI[It]II|]III lj f,_Ot"_;J I1 V±]Ij_ registeryour product contactyou Veui_ez enregis'_rer...
Page 49 " Light Bulbs Knobs Tired of discolored racks? Wishing you had extra-heavy-duty oven racks? NOW AVAILABLE for your range: GE's innovative, _self-cleanable porcelain-coated oven racks! • Heavy Duty • Durable • Able to be cleaned in a self-cleaning oven Visit GEAppfiances.com...
Page 50 This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where: service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized 5E Service Location for service.
Page 51 GE Gas Range Warrantg. {Forcustomers in Canada) • • AIt warrantg service provided bg our Factorg Service Centers J ' Staple gour receipt here, : Or an authorized Customer Care _ technician. For service, - J Proof of the original purchase I_•...
Page 52: Accessories
Caution mustbe exercised,since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation. Customersin Canada should consultthe gellow pages for the nearest Habe servicecenter,or call 1.800.66:L:[616. If gou are not satisfiedwith the servicegou receivefrom GE.contactus on ourWebsitewith all the details including I ContactUs In the U.S.: GEAppliunces.com...

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