Jade RJGR User Manual

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  • Page 1 Residential Jade User Manual...
  • Page 2: Safety

    General Safety Requirements 1. Proper installation is vital to the safe and satisfactory operation of your Jade Range. In the WARNING: If the information in this USA, installations should be made in accordance manual is not followed exactly, a fire or...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    OPERATION QUESTIONS Features o f Your Cooktop Use this Easy RJCT Series ..........8 Troubleshooting Guide .......48-49 Features of Your Range RJGR Series ......……....11 Before Using Your Oven ......12 Standard vs. Convection Oven ...14-15 SUPPORT Standard Oven ......16-17, 22-23 Convection Oven ....18-19, 22-23...
  • Page 4: Steps To Follow

    Jade broadens the of technologically advanced home convenience capability of a home kitchen the instant it arrives. features, your new Jade Range is designed to bring you countless years of satisfaction and pride. Jade Products Company, the manufacturer of Jade...
  • Page 5: Model And Serial Number Location

    Keep handy for reference... This manual is intended to serve as a guide for the operation and maintenance of your new Jade Range. Please read it carefully, and keep it handy for reference. Locate the model and serial numbers.
  • Page 6 RECORD MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER – NAMEPLATE LABEL EASY TO FIND! steps to follow RJCT SERIES LABEL LOCATION LABEL LOCATION RJGR SERIES...
  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    General Precautions 9. Locate range out of the kitchen traffic path and out 1. Your Jade Range should be installed and grounded of drafty locations to prevent poor air circulation. It by a qualified technician. Ask the installer to show...
  • Page 8 4. Your Jade Range is for cooking and baking only. 4. Your Jade Range is for cooking and baking only. Safety considerations prevent its use for warming Safety considerations prevent its use for warming 10.
  • Page 9: Operation

    FEATURES OF YOUR COOKTOP RJCT SERIES operation Feature Index See page 1 Top Burners Operation 26-27 Cleaning 40-41 Checking The Flame 44-45 2 Wok Operation Cleaning 40-41 Checking The Flame 44-45 3 Charbroiler Operation 29-30 Cleaning 4 Griddle Operation 31-33 Cleaning 5 Drip Tray Cleaning...
  • Page 10: Features Of Your Range

    FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE operation THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK...
  • Page 11 FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE operation THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK...
  • Page 12: Rjgr Series

    FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE RJGR SERIES operation Feature Index See page 1 Top Burners Operation 26-27 Cleaning 40-41 Checking The Flame 44-45 2 Wok Operation Cleaning 40-41 Checking The Flame 44-45 3 Charbroiler Operation 29-30 Cleaning 4 Griddle 31-33 Operation...
  • Page 13: Before Using Your Oven

    This oven is equipped with a service oven shut- off valve After installation or servicing this valve MUST BE ON for the oven to operate. GAS INLET RJGR MODELS ONLY GAS REGULATOR LOCATION OF GAS REGULATOR TYPICAL FOR RJGR MODELS...
  • Page 14: In The Event Of A Power Failure

    Since all Jade Ranges employ an electrical ignition system, an electrical power Since all Jade Ranges employ an electrical ignition system, an electrical power failure in the home will affect the operation of the appliance. The electric igniters failure in the home will affect the operation of the appliance.
  • Page 15: Standard Vs. Convection Oven

    STANDARD VS. CONVECTION OVENS... A FAN MAKES THE DIFFERENCE operation The basic difference between standard ovens and convection ovens is the system they utilize to bring about heat transfer. In other words, standard ovens circulate heat through natural airflow, and convection ovens employ a fan to circulate the heat throughout the oven cavity.
  • Page 16 Convection Oven Cooking operation In a convection oven, a motorized fan positioned in the rear of the oven circulates the heat generated from a burner. This results in a more even distribution of heat, and thus, an equalized temperature throughout the oven cavity.
  • Page 17: Oven Racks

    This promotes operation. Oven Racks Each Jade oven is equipped with two heavy duty "wraparound" wire racks. The oven has guides for three rack positions. When cooking with two racks, place the racks in the top and bottom rack guides.
  • Page 18 Note: The welded construction of your Jade Range may cause expansion and contraction of the metal, which produces a sound. This is perfectly normal and is...
  • Page 19: Convection Oven

    This promotes operation. Oven Racks Each Jade oven is equipped with two heavy duty "wraparound" wire racks. The oven has guides for three rack positions. When cooking with two racks, place the racks in the top and bottom rack guides.
  • Page 20 Operating The Convection Oven RJGR Series operation 1. Make sure all thermostat knobs are in the off position. 2. Before heating the oven, place the oven racks in the desired position. Warning: Use extreme caution when moving racks while the oven is hot. We recommend the use of oven mittens or potholders to prevent injury.
  • Page 21: Infrared Broiling

    INFRARED BROILING ALL SERIES operation The Secret’s In The Tiles The infrared oven broiler burner uses ceramic tiles as heating elements. These tiles begin to glow within a few seconds of ignition and immediately begin to radiate infrared heat. This “instant” heating capability makes preheating the infrared broiler unnecessary.
  • Page 22 USING YOUR INFRARED BROILER RJGR SERIES operation Operating The Infrared Broiler RJGR Notice: Before using the infrared broiler for the first time, you must turn it on for a period of 45 minutes to burn off residuals left from the manufacturing process.
  • Page 23 USING YOUR STANDARD & CONVECTION OVEN RJGR SERIES operation RJGR Series Ovens Ovens in the RJGR Series are engineered to operate in five different modes: standard bake, convection bake, standard broil, convection broil and convection defrost. Operating The RJGR Series Oven...
  • Page 24 10. When use of the oven is no longer needed, turn the POWER SWITCH OFF. Note: The welded construction of your Jade Range may cause expansion and contraction of the metal, which produces a sound. This is perfectly normal and...
  • Page 25 Operating The Infrared Broiler RJGR Series If your Jade model has two ovens, find the POWER SWITCH and THERMOSTAT KNOB that correspond to the oven you wish to use. LEFT and RIGHT ovens are operated with controls located on corresponding sides.
  • Page 26 BLOWER SWITCH ON and open the oven door. When cooling has been completed, turn the BLOWER SWITCH OFF and close the door. 10. When use of the oven is no longer needed, turn the POWER SWITCH OFF. RJGR SERIES SETTINGS Operation Oven Infrared Broiler Blower...
  • Page 27: Top Section Characteristics

    Open Top Burners With Electronic Spark Ignition Your Jade appliance features stainless steel open top burners engineered with electronic spark ignition to eliminate the necessity of continuous pilots. These burners provide immediate heat, and also respond immediately to adjustments of heat settings.
  • Page 28 operation To Simmer After Boiling Turn the control knob to the OFF position. The cast the smallest possible stable flame at the LOW setting. iron burner grates will retain enough heat to provide 20 to 30 minutes of continuous simmering. If additional Due to fluctuations in gas pressures and changes in simmering is desired, turn the knob back to the LOW heating value, you may wish to adjust the height of the...
  • Page 29: Wok

    The cone shape of the Wok concentrates the heat in the Steaming base, where the actual cooking takes place. The Jade Steaming preserves the natural nutrients of the Wok conduction chamber is cylindrical which serves to vegetables and heightens their freshness.
  • Page 30: Charbroiler

    Unique Charbroiler Design The Jade Charbroiler is built primarily for indoor use. With that in mind, it has been designed to operate with less flare-ups, and without the use of lava rocks that collect grease and often emit a foul odor.
  • Page 31: Charbroiler

    USING YOUR CHARBROILER ALL SERIES operation (continuation) Operating The Charbroiler 1. Make sure the broiler heat deflector, splash guard, and grates are properly positioned (see illustration on page 42). The drip tray should also be in place. 2. Push in and turn burner knob to the HI position, and then back to LITE.
  • Page 32: Griddle

    USING YOUR GRIDDLE ALL SERIES operation Griddle The Griddle operates with a U-shape burner. The griddle plate is constructed of highly polished 1/2" thick, restaurant quality steel. An electric thermostat controls the plate temperature. Each time the thermostat calls for heat, the burner is automatically ignited by an electric glowbar ignition system.
  • Page 33 USING YOUR GRIDDLE ALL SERIES operation Using Your Griddle 1. Make sure the drip tray is properly positioned. 2. Push in and turn the griddle thermostat knob to the desired temperature setting. 3. Preheat the griddle for 15 minutes or until the burner cycles twice.
  • Page 34: Griddle

    operation Foods Griddle Setting ° ° F - 325 Bacon, Ham, Pork Chops, Sausage ° ° F - 375 Grilled cheese sandwiches ° ° F - 400 Pancakes ° ° F - 425 French Toast ° ° F - 425 Hamburgers °...
  • Page 35: Cleaning & Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ALL SERIES cleani ng As with any piece of fine equipment, your Jade Range front. It is not necessary to remove it from its must be kept clean and properly maintained to installation for cleaning or service.
  • Page 36 Cleaning The Standard Oven RJGR48 Series cleaning (continued) 5. The oven side liners can also be removed to facilitate washing.(The oven racks and bottom pan must be removed before this can be accomplished.) LINER IN Each liner is held in place by a hook located at the POSITION bottom rear of the liner.
  • Page 37 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE (continued) cleani ng Cleaning The Standard Oven IMPORTANT: TURN OFF ELECTRICAL RJGR48 Series POWER BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE RANGE 1. Remove oven racks and wash with a mild cleaner/degreaser or a commercial oven cleaner. 2. Soak the broiler pan in a mild cleaner/degreaser to loosen dirt and facilitate cleaning.
  • Page 38: Convection Oven

    Cleaning The Convection Oven RJGR Series 1. Remove oven racks and wash with a mild IMPORTANT: TURN OFF ELECTRICAL cleaner/degreaser. POWER BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE RANGE 2. Soak the broiler pan in a mild cleaner/degreaser to loosen dirt and facilitate cleaning.
  • Page 39: Infrared Broiler

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE (continued) cleani ng Cleaning The Convection Oven IMPORTANT: TURN OFF ELECTRICAL RJGR Series POWER BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE RANGE 1. Remove oven racks and wash with a mild cleaner/degreaser. 2. Soak the broiler pan in a mild cleaner/degreaser to loosen dirt and facilitate cleaning.
  • Page 40: Exterior Surfaces

    Cleaning Exterior Surfaces Cleaning Exterior Surfaces cleaning cleaning Stainless Steel: Stainless Steel: Stainless steel surfaces may be cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth. Use any mild Stainless steel surfaces may be cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth. Use any mild glass cleaner to remove fingerprints and smears.
  • Page 41: Open Top And Wok Burners

    2. Lift off spider grates or wok adapter, be careful not to scratch stainless steel surfaces or to chip porcelain surfaces. RJGR & RJCT MODELS: Lift the front of the grate support. These supports are secured by clips located on each of the four corners. Hold the back of the top grate and snap it up to free it for removal (See illustration on page 41.)
  • Page 42 cleaning Cleaning The Open Top And Wok Burners All Series (continued) GRATES 6. To clean the burners you must first remove the grates and the grate supports. Then unscrew the wing nut that attaches the burner to the hanger. GRATE Remove the burner and let it soak in hot sudsy SUPPORT water.
  • Page 43: Charbroiler

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE (continued) cleaning Cleaning The Charbroiler IMPORTANT: TURN OFF ELECTRICAL All Series POWER BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE RANGE Allow the charbroiler to cool before cleaning. The broiler grills, splashguard, and drip pan are removable to facilitate cleaning. Follow these steps when cleaning the charbroiler: GRATES 1.
  • Page 44: Griddle

    cleaning Cleaning The Griddle All Series IMPORTANT: TURN OFF ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART 1. Liquids generated by the cleaning process will OF THE RANGE collect in the drip tray located beneath the griddle. Therefore, it is most practical to clean the griddle surface before removing the drip tray.
  • Page 45: A Guide To The Perfect Flame

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE (continued) cleaning A Guide To The Perfect Flame All Series A properly adjusted flame should be stable and quiet. The flame should have a sharp, well defined blue inner cone. Yellow tipping should not be present. The flame should be stable and uniform, and not lift out of the ports.
  • Page 46 cleaning cleaning Dimensions of Air Shutter Apertures (in Inches) Dimensions of Air Shutter Apertures (in Inches) Natural Gas Natural Gas Propane Propane Large Burner Large Burner 3/16 TO 1/4 3/16 TO 1/4 1/2 TO 9/16 1/2 TO 9/16 Simmer Burner Simmer Burner 1/16 TO 1/8 1/16 TO 1/8...
  • Page 47: Lubricating The Oven Door

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE (continued) cleaning Lubricating The Oven Door All Series The oven door should be lubricated periodically, depending on frequency of use. To lubricate, remove the front kick plate by lifting and pulling it toward you. This will expose the door mechanism. Three to four drops of lubricating oil applied to the door hinge and rocker arm as shown below will be sufficient to properly maintain it for normal use.
  • Page 48: Replacing The Oven Bulbs

    cleaning Replacing The Oven Bulbs All Series IMPORTANT: TURN OFF The oven light bulbs are located on the front sections ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE of both side walls. BEGINNING MAINTENANCE TO ANY PART OF THE RANGE 1. Allow the bulb to cool completely before removing it.
  • Page 49: Questions

    QUESTIONS? USE THIS EASY TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE questions PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1. Connect range to wall outlet; TOP BURNER DOESN’T 1. Range not connected to check circuit breaker or fuse power supply. LIGHT box. 2. Clean burner port with a 2.
  • Page 50 questions questions PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE PROBABLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION POSSIBLE SOLUTION 2. Incorrect gas pressure. 2. Incorrect gas pressure. 2. Main valve must be fully open. 2. Main valve must be fully open. LIFTING FLAMES LIFTING FLAMES Have gas pressure checked by Have gas pressure checked by (continued) (continued)
  • Page 51 NOTES...
  • Page 52: Support

    Many operating problems are minor, and can be corrected without a technician. Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide on pages 46-47 before calling a service technician. For additional assistance regarding the use and care of your Jade range, please contact: • Your Jade dealer or distributor (see page 4), or •...
  • Page 53: Full One Year Warranty

    WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY Jade products are warranted to be free from defect in material and workmanship under normal household use and service for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original retail purchase (not to exceed eighteen (18) months from manufacturing date).

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