GE JGBP24GE Use And Care Manual

General electric range user manual

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Gas
Rang@
contents
Anti-Tip Device
3,5
Self-Cleaning Operation
19-21
Appliance Registration
2
Shelves
10, 18
Care and Cleaning
16-22
Vent Duct
Clock
11
Problem Solver
;:
Consumer Services
27
Safety Instructions
2-5
Control Panel
16
Surface Cooking
8,9
Features
6,7
Burners
17,22
Flooring Under Range
5
Burner Grates
16,22
Leveling
5
Control Settings
8
Lift-Up Cooktop
17
Cookware Tips
9
Minute Timer
11
Drip Pans
17,22
Model and Serial Numbers
2
Flame Size
8
Oven
Lighting Instructions
8
Air Adjustment
2:
Warranty
Back Cover
Baking, Baking Guide
12, 13
Broiler Pan and fick
17,22
Broiling, Broiling Guide
15
control Settings
9
Door Removal
18
Light; Bulb Replacement
10, 18
Oven Bottom Removal
18
Oven Timer
11
Preheating
12, 13
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Roasting, Roasting Guide
14
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  • Page 1 ‘ - contents Anti-Tip Device Appliance Registration Care and Cleaning Clock Consumer Services Control Panel Features Flooring Under Range Leveling Lift-Up Cooktop Minute Timer Model and Serial Numbers Oven Air Adjustment Baking, Baking Guide Broiler Pan and fick Broiling, Broiling Guide...
  • Page 2 It is intendedto helpyouoperateand maintainyour newrangeproperly. Keep it handy for answersto your questions. If youdon’tunderstandsomething or needmore help, write (include yourphonenumber): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances AppliancePark Louisville,KY40225 write themodel down serial numbers. You’llfind them on a labellocated in the burner box under the cooktop.
  • Page 3 Instructions, Anyadjustment a ndserviceshould beperformedonlybyqualified gasrangeinstallersor service Technicians. ~plug your range into a Uo=volt g rounded outlet only. Donotremovetheround grounding prongfromthe p~L~g. doubt aboutthe grounding of ihehomeelectricalsystem,it IS outletreplaced withaproperly- grounded three-prong o utletin accordance w iththeNational Electrical C ode.
  • Page 4 Gffood,sinceheavy spattering or spillovers l eftonrangecanignite. Usepanswithhandles thatcanbe easilygrasped a~]d r emaincool, using giass when cookware, makesureit isdesigned fortop- of-range c ooking. ..:. plasticitemson ! eave the cooktop–theymaymeltif lefttooclosetothevent. @ Donot leaveanyitemson the cooktop.Thehotair fromthe ventmayigniteflammable items...
  • Page 5 servicing.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    1 Model and Serial Numbers (in burner boxunder cooktop) Burner Controls Surface 3 SurfaceBurners, Gratesand Chrome Drip Pans 4 OVENSET Control 5 OVENTEMP Control 6 AutomaticOven Timer, Clock and Minute Timer 7 SurfaceLight 8 Door Latch 9 Door LockedIndicator 10 Oven CleaningIndicator 11 Oven “On”...
  • Page 8: Surface Burner Controls

    In case of a power outage, you can light the surface burners on your range with a match. Hold a lighted match to the burner, then tur~ the knob to the LITE position. CJse extreme caution when lighting burnem this way.
  • Page 9: Ovenset Control

    A full-widthfluorescentlight over the upper control panel illuminates thecooktop.Pressnd momentarily hold the SURFACELIGHT switch on the upper control panel to turn the light on and off. Top”of”Range c ookware Aluminum: Mediurn-wei~ht COO* is recommendedbecauseit heatsquic~y and evenly.Most foods brownevedy in an ahIminurnstiet.
  • Page 10: Oven Vent

    Youroven is ventedthroughducts at the rear of the range (see r~age 6). Do not block these ducts when cooking in the oven—itis important that the flowof hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burners be uninterrupted.
  • Page 11 OFF. mmer Minute The Minute Timer has been combined with the range clock. Use it to time all your precise cooking operations. You’ll recognize it as the pointer which is different in color from the clock hands.
  • Page 12 1. Positionthe shelf or shelvesin the oven. ovendoor.TurnOVENSET Close knob to BAKE or TIME BAKE. Push in and turn OVEN TEMP knob to desired temperature. Preheat oven for at least 15minutes if preheating is necessary. 3. Place food in oven on center of shelf.
  • Page 13 Baking Guide Preheating imprmnt very when using temperatures below 225”F.and when baking foods such as biscuifi, cookiesqcakes and other pastries. Preheat the ovenfor at least 15minutes. Preheating is not necessary when roastingor for long-timecooking of whole meals. Food Cookware Bread Biscuits(M-in.
  • Page 14 Roasting Roastingis cookingby dry heat. Tendermeat or poultry can be roasted uncoveredin your oven. Roastingtemperatures, which shouldbe low and steady,keep spatteringto a minimum. When roasting, it is not necessary to sear, baste, coveror add water to your meat. Roastingis easy,just follow these steps: Step 1: Positionoven shelf at second from bottomposition (B)
  • Page 15 Broilingis cookingfoodbydirect heat from abovethe food. Your rangeis designedfor waist-high br~iling.A speeiailydesigned broilerpan and rack allowsdripping fatto drain awayfromthe foodsand be keptawayfrom the highheat of thegas flame. The oven door should be Ciosed during broiiing. How to Broil If r-neat h as fator gristle near the edge, cut vertical slashesthroughit —...
  • Page 16: Surfaceburners, Gratesand Chrome

    To replace, place fingers on top near each end of the light tube. Press the bulb gently into the slots and roll the top of tube genflytoward the back of the range until it stops. Then movethe lamp cover down. Burner Grates Grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers.
  • Page 17 Before putting the burner back, 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 on the mounting ~racket and is level. (continued) Removethe grates and lift out the chrome drip pans.
  • Page 18 The light bulb is located in the upper left corner of the oven. Before replacing the bulb, disconnect electric power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or unplugthe range from the electric outlet. Let the bulb cool completely before removing it.
  • Page 19 ‘Wrn the Oven Set knob to CLEAN. step2: set the aM@tomatic Ovcrl t imer: @ Make sure both the range clock and the ST.T did showthe correct time of day. ~ Decide on cleaning hours necessary—twohours for moderate soil, three hours for heavy soil, four hoursforexcessively heavysod.
  • Page 20: Door Latch

    Ti start stopcleaningat a later time than shown on clock, push in and turn STARTdial to time you wish to start. Add the hours fieeded for cleaning to this “start” time, then push in and turn S~P dial to this desired time. Oven will automaticallyturn on and off at the set times.
  • Page 21: Oven Cleaningindicator

    A. Check to be sure the START time is the same as the time on the range clock. Also check to be sure latch lever is movedto the right as far as it will go and the IOVENSET knob is turned to TIME BAKEor CLEAN.
  • Page 22 Also check to be sure range latch lever is movedto the right as far as it will go and the OVEN SET knob is turned to TIME BAKE or CLEAN.
  • Page 23 Wash; scour if necessary. Rinse and dry. O~lON: Clean pan and rack in dishwasher, Pull off knobs. Washgently but do not soak. Dry and return controls to range, making sure to match flat area on the knoband shaft, Washall glass with cloth dampened in soapy water.
  • Page 24 Minor Adjwtmenti Adjwtment Repeatedopeningsand closings can cause the ovendoor to work itself out of adjustment, One side may close higher than the other, and the door may not seal properly. height o f To adjust the door: 1. Removethe door (see page 18). 2.
  • Page 25 After the adjustmentis made, press skirt and knob together and retighten screws so they are snug, but be carefil not to overtighten. Re-installknob on range and check performance. Note: After an adjustment has been made, the OFF and BROIL positions will not line up with the indicator mark on the control panel as they previously did.
  • Page 26 LP %as,someyellowtippingon inner cones is normal. vent blocked on top of range. bottom not securely seatedin position. latch moved to the right during broiling or baking can cause door to lock when electrical plugmustbesecurely s eated inalivepower o utlet. C heck forblown soft n ames––...
  • Page 27 There IVitll purchase OfyOur new GE a~~limce, receive the ssurance hat if yOu ever need in~OmatiOn Or assistance Om GE, we’llbe here. Ml you have to dO is call—toll-free! ConsumerServiceprofessional provideexpert repair service, scheduledat a time that’sconvenient or you.ManyGE Consumer Service...
  • Page 28 If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or tail, toil free: GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 consumer information service @Improper installation. If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer.

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