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GE JGBS04 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

GE JGBS04 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Safety Instructions ...... 2-7
Operating Instructions
Aluminum Foil ................
13
Clock and Timer ...............
16
Oven ......................
10-19
Baking and Roasting ........
13
Broiling ......................
14
Broiling Guide ...............
15
Oven Control ............
10, 11
Power Outage ...............
12
Preheating ...................
13
Sabbath Feature ............
19
Special Features .............
18
Surface Cooking .............
8, 9
Thermostat Adjustment .......
17
Care and Cleaning
Air Vents ......................
25
Burner Assemblies ........
20-21
Burner Caps and Heads ...... 22
Burner Grates .................
21
Control Panel and Knobs ..... 25
Cooktop Surface ..............
23
Drip Pans .....................
20
Lift-Off Oven Door ............
24
Lift-Up Cooktop ...............
23
Oven Bottom
.................
24
Oven Interior ..................
26
Removable Broiler Drawer .... 25
Shelves ........................
26
Stainless Steel Surfaces .......
23
Installation
Instructions
............ 27-42
Anti-Tip Device ........
31, 41, 42
Connect the Range
to Gas .....................
32-35
Convert to LP Gas .............
42
Dimensions and
Clearances ....................
30
Electrical Connections
.... 36-37
Level the Range ...............
41
Light the Pilots ............
37-40
Troubleshooting
Tips ......................
_3-_5
Accessories
................
49
Consumer Support
Consumer
Support ..............
Back Cover
Product Registration
...... 47, 48
Warrantu for Customers
in Canada .....................
51
Warrantu for Customers
in the U.S.A....................
50
Standard-Clean
Models:
JGBS04
JGBS20
JGBS07
JGBS21
JGBSZ 7
JGBS23
JGBS19
JGSS05
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 broiler drawer.
183D5580P226
49-85144
03-08 JR

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Installation Safety Instructions ..2-7 Instructions .... 27-42 Operating Instructions Anti-Tip Device ..31, 41, 42 Aluminum Foil ....Connect the Range Standard-Clean Clock and Timer ....to Gas ..... 32-35 Models: Oven ...... 10-19 Convert to LP Gas .....
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. WARNING: Iftheinformation in this manual is not followed exactly,...
  • Page 3 WARNING! IMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING. , SAFETYPRECAUTIONS Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path i_} Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot while using the appliance. Be careful when outage (on standing pilot models) and poor reaching for items stored in cabinets over the air circulation.

  • Page 5: Oven

    COOK PLEAT AND POULTRYTHOROUGHLY... Cook meat and poultr_t thoroughlg-meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultrg to at least on INTERNALtemperature of J80°K Cooking to these temperatures usuallg protects against foedborne illness. OVEN Stand owog from the range when opening the door of o hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape can cause burns to hands, face and eges.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING. WARNING! SURFACE BURNERS Use proper pan size-avoid pans that are unstable or easilg tippe4 Select coot<ware having flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. To ovoid spillovers, mare sure cookware is large enough to contain the food properly.
  • Page 7 _e,com SURFACEBURNERS (cont.) _ Alwaus turn the surface burner controls off _ If Uou smell gas, and you have already made before removing cookware, sure pilots are lit (on standing pilot models), turn off the gas to the range and call a _ Do not lift the cooktop on sealed burner qualified service technician.
  • Page 8 Using the gas surface burners. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Before Lighting a Gas Burner After Lighting a Gas Burner _( If drip pans are supplied with your range, i_i Do not operate the burner for an extended they should be used at all times.
  • Page 9 How to Select Flame Size For safe handling of cookware, never let the Flames larger than the bottom of the flames extend up the sides of the cookwore. cookware will not result in faster heating of the cookware and could be hazardous.
  • Page 10 Using the oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. CantOs en Contr (0o',o) _. TimerJ_ "'_ Temp Recall On / Off OvenControl,Clockand TimerFeaturesand Settings o, somemode Bake/Temp Recall Pad Kitchen Timer On/Offpad Touch this pad to select the bake function. Touch this pad to select the timer feature.
  • Page 11 Oven Control, Clockand Timer Features and Settings_on some mo_+l_; 9• Broil Light Clear/OffPad Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven operations Flasheswhile in edit mode-gou can switch from iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii except the clock and timer. Hi to Lo Broil at this point. Glowswhen the oven isin broil mode.
  • Page 12 Using the oven. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before You Begin... The shelveshave stop-locks, so that when To remove a shelf, pull it toward gou, tilt the placed correctlg on the shelf supports front end up and pull it out.

  • Page 13: Aluminum Foil

    How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting Your oven is not designed for open-door Tgpe of Food Shelf Position cooking. Frozen pies (on cookie sheet} B or C NOTE:On models with an OVENCONTROL Angel food cake, knob, turn it to the desired temperature.

  • Page 14: Broiling

    Using the oven. Broiling Broiling is cooking food bg direct heat from Arrange the food on the grid and position above the food. Host fish and tender cuts of the broiler pan on the appropriate shelf meat can be broiled. Follow these directions in the oven or broiling compartment.

  • Page 15: Broiling Guide

    Broiling Guide If desired,marinate meats or chicken The oven and broiler comportment doors must be closedduring broiling, before broiling.Or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes onlg. _! Alwags use a broiler pan and grid. It is...

  • Page 16: Clock And Timer

    Using the clockand timer. Not all features are on all models. To Set the Clock Touch the Clock pad twice. Touch the Start/On pad until the time of dag shows in the displag. This enters the Touch the + or- pads. time and starts the clock.
  • Page 17 Adjust the oven thermostat--Do it yourselfi ge.com You mag find that gour new oven cooks differentlg than the one it replaced. Use gout new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. If gou still think gout new oven is too hot or too cold, gou can adjust the thermostat...

  • Page 18: Special Features

    Specialfeatures of your oven control. Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and how you may activate them. The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. The_lremain in the control's memorg until the steps are repeated.

  • Page 19: Sabbath Feature

    -'-using t he Sabbath Feature.Ion s ome modeUl (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) ge.com The Sabbath feature con be used for baking/roasting onlg. 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: Burner Assemblies

    Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure electrical power is off ond all surfaces are cool before cleaning ong part of the range. If gour range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injurg.

  • Page 21: Burner Grates

    Sealed Burner Assemblies Ionsomemodels) Turn all controls OFF before removing the burner parts and drip pans (ifso equipped}. Electrode- The burner grates, caps, burner heads and drip pans (ifso equipped/can be lifted off, making them easy to clean. The electrodes are not removable.

  • Page 22: Burner Caps And Heads

    Care and cleaning of the range. Burner Caps and Heads (onsealedburners onlg) Replacement NOTE: Before removing the burner cops Replace burner heads over the electrodes and heads, remember their size and on the cooktop, in the correct locations location. Replace them in the same according to their size.

  • Page 23: Cooktop Surface

    NationatPartsCenter 800.6262002(U.S.) cleaner or polish. Alwags wipe the surface in the direction of the grain. Follow the cleaner 888.261.3055(Canada) instructions for cleaning the stainless steel ge.com (U.SJ surface. www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada) ......Lift-Up...

  • Page 24: Lift-Off Oven Door

    Care and cleaning of the range. Lift-Off Oven Door To cleon the outside of the door: The oven door is removable, but it is heavy. You may need help removing and repladng %!Use soap and water to thoroughlg clean the door. the top, sides and front of the oven doon To remove the door, open it a few inches Rinse well.

  • Page 25: Air Vents

    Removable Broiler Drawer Ionsomemodels) To replace: TO remove: Hold the broiler drawer in the raised position When the broiler is cool, remove ang grid and pan. as gou slide it partwag into the range. Then lower the drawer and push it completelg Pull the broiler drawer out until it stops, closed.

  • Page 26: Oven Interior

    Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Shelves Clean the shelveswith an abrasive cleanser or scouring pad. After cleaning, rinse the shelveswith clean water and drg with a clean cloth. Porcelain Oven Interior With proper care, the porcelain enamel Cautions about using spray-on oven interior will retain its attractive finish for mang cleaners: gears.
  • Page 27 Installation Range Instructions If gou have questions, call 800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at: ge.com IN THE COMMONWEALTH BEFORE YOU BEGIN MASSACH USETTS Read these instructions completelg carefullg. • This product must be installed bg a licensed plumber or gas fitten...

  • Page 28: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED • Gas line shut-off valve Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids • Pipe joint sealant or UL-approved pipe thread in the vicinit U of this or an g other appliance. If tape with Teflon* that resists action of natural gou smell gas: and LP gases...
  • Page 29 Installation Instructions Avoid placing cabinets above the range. WARNING! 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 safe use of gour range. The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening (see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations) mag be adjusted to meet specific requirements. The range mag be placed with O"...

  • Page 31: Anti-Tip Device

    Installation Instructions LOCATION WARNING! Do not locate the range where it meg be subject ANTI-TIP DEVICE to strong drafts. Ang openings in the floor or wall behind the range should be sealed. Make sure the openings around the base of the range that supplg fresh air for combustion ventilation are not obstructed...

  • Page 32: Connect The Range

    Installation Instructions Never use an old connector when installing a PROVIDE ADEQUATE 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 cannot be moved after the connection or, if designed for LP gas (propane or butane),...
  • Page 33 Installation Instructions GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS (for models with Sealed Burners) This areaallows 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. 9"...
  • Page 34 Installation Instructions FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP (for models equipped with Sealed Burners) Installer: Inform the consumer of "_['-- Gas shut-off the location o fthe 1/2"or3/4"_ valve gas shut-off valve. Gas pipe _L,JJ _ RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS (for models equipped with Sealed Burners) Alternate Hookup 45°...
  • Page 35 Installation Instructions FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP (for models equipped with Standard Twin Burners) Pressure regulator Manifold "__ prpe _:_l Flex connector ---}_,-i iI (6 feet maximum} Adapter Installer: Inform the consumer of the locution of the • ! J_ Gas shut-off gas shut-off ve re.

  • Page 36: Electrical Connections

    Installation Instructions A word about GFCI's--GFCI's are not required ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS or recommended for gas range receptacles. Electrical Requirements Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCrs) are 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branch devices that sense leakage of current in a circuit protected bg a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit and automaticallg switch off power...
  • Page 37 Installation Instructions [] ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (cont.) SEAL THE OPENINGS When disconnecting the power cord from the Seal any openings in the wall behind the adapter, alwags hold the adapter with one range and in the floor under the range when hand.
  • Page 38 Installation Instructions LIGHT THE PILOTS (cont.) Light the Oven Pilot (cont.} 4. Remove the oven bottom. To remove: Adjust the Surface Burner Pilots if Necessarg • Remove knurled screws holding down rear of oven bottom. • Grasp oven bottom at finger slots on each side.
  • Page 39 Installation Instructions LIGHT THE PILOTS (cont.) Adjust Broil Burner Air Adjustment Shutter on Models with a Broiler Drawer, if Necessary (cont.} Check Ignition of Oven Burner To Remove the Broiler Drawer: The oven is designed to operate quietlu and automatically. 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, shelves and oven doon Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after pilots have been lighted (on some models) and the range and gas supplg lines have been carefullg checked for leaks.

  • Page 41: Level The Range

    Installation Instructions INSTALL THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE LEVEL THE RANGE Install the oven shelves in the oven and WARNING - position the range where it will be installed. • If the Anti-Tip Device supplied with the range Raise Lower does not fit this application, use the Anti-Tip range Device WBO2klO020.
  • Page 42 Installation Instructions WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETED INSTALL THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE (cont.) Make 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 horizontaI. A nail or awl ventilation air to the range is unobstructed.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting Tips

    Beforeyou coilfor service.., ge.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and moneg! Review the charts on the following pages first and gou meg not need to call for service. Possible Causes What To Do Plug on range is not completelg * Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, inserted in the electrical outlet, properlg grounded outlet.
  • Page 44 Beforeyou call for service... Trou61eshooting Tips Possible Causes What To Do Plug on range is not completely • Hake sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, inserted in the electrical outlet, properly grounded outlet. A fuse in your home may be •...
  • Page 45 Possible Causes What To Do This is the sound of the • This is normal. metal heating and cooling during cooking. This is caused by the heat ° This is normal. treatment applied to the oven window. Power outage or surge.
  • Page 46 Notes. ._ o _°_...
  • Page 47 You can rest easg, knowing that all gour valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs. 800.626.2224 Place gour confidence in GE and call us in the U.S.toll-free at for more information. AII brands covered, up to 20 gear°...
  • Page 48 * Please provide your e-mail address to receive, via e-mail, discounts, special offers and other GE Consumer & Industrial important communications from GE Appliances (GEA) Appliances Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA's carefully selected...

  • Page 49: Accessories

    Accessories. ge.com Looking For Something More? You can find these accessories and many more at ge.com, or call 800.626.2002 (during normal business hours). Hove gour model number ready. Grates Surface Burners & Caps Drip Pans Oven Racks Broiler Pan Cleaner...
  • Page 50 This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products pumhased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service bg a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you ma_j be responsible for a trip charge or you ma_l be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service Location for service.
  • Page 51 GE Gas Range Warranty. Imrcu=omers inCano al All warranty service provided bg our FoctoGt Service Centers Staple your receipt here. or an authorized Customer Core ®technician. For service, Proof of the original purchase call 1.800.561.3344. Please have serial number and model dote is needed to obtain service number available when calling for service.
  • Page 52 Contact Us ge.com If gou are not satisfied with the service gou receive from GE,contact us on our Website with all the details including gour phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations,GEAppliances,Appliance Park, Louisville,KY40225. In Canada, to: Manager, Consumer Relations,Habe Canada Inc., 1 Factorg Lane, Suite 310, Moncton, N.B.,EIC 9H3.

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