Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product XL44 JGBP79 GE
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183D5580P144 49-85057-1 08-03 JR JGBP79 Ranges Safety Instr uctions . . . . . .2–8 Operating Instr uctions Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . .21 Electric W arming Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 , 25 Oven .
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 3 W ARNING! 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.
Operating Instructions 4 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Have the installer show you the location of the range gas shut-off valve and how to shut it off if necessary .
■ Locate the 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 packaging materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packaging material ignite.
IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Operating Instructions 6 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Use proper pan size—avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates.
Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips ■ Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items stored in the oven can ignite. ■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup. ■ Place the oven shelves in the desired position while the oven is cool.
8 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support ■ The purpose of the warming drawer is to hold hot cooked foods at ser ving temperature.
Using the surface burners. 9 Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Light a Surface Burner Push the control knob in and turn it to the LITE position. Y ou will hear a little clicking noise— the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner .
Using the surface burners. W ok This Way (on models with sealed burners) We recommend that you use a flat-bottomed wok. They are available at your local retail store. A traditional round bottom wok can be used with W ok Holder accessory , model JXWK which can be ordered from your appliance dealer .
Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 11 Using the oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Oven Control, Clock and T imer Features and Settings BAKE Pad Press this pad to select the bake function.
Using the oven controls. Oven Control, Clock and T imer Features and Settings BAKE Pad Press this pad to select the bake function. BROIL HI/LO Pad Press this pad to select the broil function. Function Indicators Light up to show whether the oven is in the bake, broil or self-clean mode.
Special features of your oven control. (on some models) GEAppliances.com Y our new control has a cook and hold feature that keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after the cooking function is finished. Y ou can only use Cook and Hold with timed cooking features.
Special features of your oven control. (on some models) T ones at the End of a T imed Cycle At the end of a timed cycle, 3 short beeps will sound followed by one beep every 6 seconds until the CLEAR/OFF pad is pressed. This continuous 6 second beep may be canceled.
GEAppliances.com Using the Sabbath Feature—models with number pads. (on some models) (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only .
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 16 How to Set for T imed Baking/Roasting – Immediate Start and Automatic Stop NOTE: T o understand how the oven control works, practice using regular (non-Sabbath) Immediate Start and Automatic Stop before entering the Sabbath mode.
GEAppliances.com Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 17 How to Exit the Sabbath Feature Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. If the oven is cooking, wait for a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute, until only ⊃ is in the display .
Using the oven. T o avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin… The shelves have stop-locks, so that when placed correctly on the supports, they will stop before coming completely out, and will not tilt.
Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 19 If your model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch during baking or roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only .
Using the oven. If your model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch during broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only . Broiling Guide Quantity and/ Shelf First Side Second Side Food or Thickness Position T ime (min.) T ime (min.
21 Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the clock and timer . Not all features are on all models. T o Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time of day for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly .
Using the timed baking and roasting features. If your model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only . NOTE: Foods that spoil easily–such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork–should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking.
23 Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! Y ou may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it.
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 24 Using the electric warming drawer . The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. Do not use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips or dry cereal.
25 T emperature Selection Chart T o keep several different foods hot, set the temperature to the food needing the highest setting. Place the items needing the highest setting on the bottom of the drawer and items needing less heat on the rack. Tips: ■ Do not put liquid or water in the warming drawer .
Using the self-cleaning oven. If your model has a door latch, never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism. Before a Clean Cycle The range must be completely cool in order to set the self-clean cycle.
Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 27 Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
Care and cleaning of the range. Sealed Burner Assemblies (on some models) T urn all controls OFF before removing the burner parts and drip pans (if so equipped). The burner grates, caps, burner heads and drip pans (if so equipped) can be lifted off, making them easy to clean.
Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 29 Burner Grates Lift out when cool. Grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers. W ash them in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water .
Care and cleaning of the range. Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable, but it is heavy . Y ou may need help removing and replacing the door . T o remove the door , open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open.
Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 31 Oven Light Replacement (on some models) CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel.
Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Air V ents Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion.
Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 33 Oven Shelves Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth.
Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully . BEFORE YOU BEGIN 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, latest edition. In Canada, installation must conform with the current Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.
Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 35 W ARNING! INST ALLA TION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully . DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces.
37 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips IMPORT ANT! Remove all tape and packaging. Lift up the cooktop (on models with standard twin burners) and remove any packing material under it.
Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully . Provide Adequate Gas Supply Y our range is designed to operate at a pressure of 4 ″ of water column on natural gas or , if designed for LP gas (propane or butane), 10 ″ of water column.
39 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Gas Pipe and Electrical Outlet Locations for Models with Sealed Burners Gas Pipe and Ele.
Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully . Rigid Pipe Hookup Options Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shutoff valve. Operating Instructions 40 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Pressure regulator Gas Flow into Range Flex connector (6 ft.
Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 41 Electrical Connections (on some models) Electrical Requirements 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully . Electrical Connections (on some models) Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Frequently .
Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 43 Quality of Flames The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually . If burner flames look like (A), call for service.
Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully . Adjust 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.
Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Leveling the Range Install the oven shelves in the oven and position the range where it will be installed. Check for levelness by placing a spirit level or a cup, partially filled with water , on one of the oven shelves.
Operating Instructions 46 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Installation of the range. Converting to LP Gas (or converting back to natural gas from LP) This range leaves the factory set for use with natural gas.
Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 47 T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Control signals after Y ou forgot to enter a bake • Press the BAKE pad and desired temperature or entering cooking time temperature or cleaning time. the SELF CLEAN pad and desired clean time. or start time Food does not bake Oven controls impr operly set.
Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 49 GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Oven will not self-clean The oven temperature is too • Allow the range to cool to room temperature and high to set a self-clean operation.
50 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Display goes blank A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker . blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
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53 Notes. Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips.
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55 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips GE Gas Range W arranty . (For customers in Canada) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care ® technician.
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