Table of Contents
Quick Links
Use and Care & Installation Guide
Anti-Tip Device............................ 2, 3, 36, 44
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil................... 5, 16, 21-23, 25
Clock and Timer ................................... 11, 12
Features....................................................... 6, 7
Oven ....................................................... 13-28
Baking................................................. 15-17
Broiling, Broiling Guide ................... 23, 24
Door Latch............ 11, 15, 21, 23, 25-27
Electric Ignition ........................................ 13
Light; Bulb Replacement................ 13, 33
Oven Control ..................................... 11, 12
Preheating................................................. 15
Roasting, Roasting Guide............... 21, 22
Self-Cleaning Instructions ............. 25-28
Shelves............................ 5, 14-16, 21, 25
Timed Baking .................................... 18, 19
Surface Cooking..................................... 8-10
Control Settings.......................................... 9
Cooktop Comparison ................................ 8
Broiler Pan and Grid ........................................ 32
Burner Assembly ................................. 29-31
Cooktop.................................................. 31, 34
Door Removal .............................................. 32
Oven Bottom ................................................ 31
Oven Vents ................................................... 34
Self-Cleaning Instructions ................. 25-28
Storage Drawer ........................................... 33
GE Appliances
XL44
TM
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Self-Cleaning Gas Range
Thermostat Adjustment-
Do It Yourself ............................................ 20
Preparation
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Air Adjustment ............................................ 43
Flame Size ................................................ 9, 42
Flooring Under the Range......................... 37
Installation Instructions ..................... 35-44
Leveling ......................................................... 44
Model: JGBP35GRA 120V, 60Hz
Part No. 183D5580P056
Pub No. 49-8919
9-98 CG
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Broiler Pan and Grid ........32 Burner Assembly ......... 29–31 Cooktop..........31, 34 Door Removal ..........32 Oven Bottom ..........31 Oven Vents ........... 34 Self-Cleaning Instructions ....25–28 Storage Drawer ........... 33 GE Appliances Part No. 183D5580P056 Pub No. 49-8919 9-98 CG... - Page 2 HELP US HELP YOU… Read this guide carefully. WARNING: If the information in this It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range properly. guide is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE • Be sure all packing materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or • The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic smoke damage should the packing material ignite. Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California •... - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO Surface Cooking CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN • Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats. CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE • Always use the LITE position (on electric BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE—CHILDREN ignition models) or the HI position (on standing CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH...
- Page 5 • When using glass cookware, make sure it is • Keep the oven free from grease buildup. designed for top-of-range cooking. • Pulling out the shelf to the shelf-stop is a convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a •...
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Page 6: Features
FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Features and appearance may vary. MASK FOR SHELVES Sealed Burners Standard Twin Burners Burner Cap Drip Pan Drip Pan (on some (on some models) models) Burner Head Burner Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surface burners shown above. - Page 7 Feature Index See page (Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) 1 Air Intake (under storage drawer or kick panel) 4, 34 2 Model and Serial Numbers – (on front frame of range, behind storage drawer or removable kick panel) 3 Anti-Tip Device 2, 3, 36, 44 Lower right rear corner on range back.
- Page 8 HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE? Your new cooktop has gas burners. If you are used The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and to cooking with induction or other electric surface cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or units, you will notice some differences when you use surface unit you have.
- Page 9 SURFACE COOKING Surface Burner Controls The knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are On ranges with sealed burners: located on the control panel in front of the burners. • The smaller burner (right rear position) will give The two knobs on the left control the left front and the best simmer results.
- Page 10 SURFACE COOKING (continued) Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is Glass: There are two types of glass cookware—those recommended because it heats quickly and evenly. for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. (saucepans, coffee and teapots).
- Page 11 FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL (Features and appearance may vary) 1. BAKE. Press this pad to select the bake function. 11. INCREASE (+). Short taps to this pad increase the time or temperature by small amounts. 2. BROIL HI/LO. Press this pad to select the broil Press and hold the pad to increase the time or function.
- Page 12 OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER Clock The clock must be set before the controls for the oven will work. The time of day clock cannot be changed during Timed Baking. (It can be changed during a regular bake or broil operation.) To Set the Clock 1.
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Page 13: Oven
OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER The control has a series of tones that will sound at different times. These tones may sound while you set the control for an oven function or at the end of the oven function. They will also alert you when an incorrect time or temperature has been entered or if there is a problem with the oven. - Page 14 USING YOUR OVEN (continued) Oven Vents The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear • Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop may of the cooktop. See the Features section. Do not block become hot if left too close to the vent. these openings when cooking in the oven—it is •...
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Page 15: Baking
BAKING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy Do It Yourself instructions on how to adjust the thermostat. Your oven temperature is controlled using the latest technology oven control systems. -
Page 16: Preheating
BAKING (continued) Preheating Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat Preheating is necessary for good results when baking means bringing the oven up to the specified cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles temperature before putting the food in the oven. and roasts, preheating is not necessary. - Page 17 Pies For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pans to produce a browner, crisper crust. Stagger the pies for most even browning. Frozen pies in foil pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away from the pie crust;...
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Page 18: Timed Baking
TIMED BAKING How to Time Bake Do not lock the oven door with the latch during NOTE: Before beginning make sure the clock shows Timed Baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning the correct time of day. only. To set the clock, first press the CLOCK pad. Press the The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or + or –... - Page 19 How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop If you would like to check the times Quick Reminder: you have set, press the START TIME 1. Press the BAKE pad. pad to check the start time you have set or press the COOKING TIME pad to 2.
- Page 20 ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT— DO IT YOURSELF! You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. We recommend that you use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it, following the times given in your recipes as a guide.
- Page 21 ROASTING Do not lock the oven door with the door latch Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. during roasting. This is used for self-cleaning only. Therefore, oven controls are set for Baking or Timed Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound, Roasting is cooking by dry heat.
- Page 22 ROASTING (continued) Questions Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook meat thermometer? a roast or poultry? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the A. It is not necessary to preheat your oven. completion of cooking time is recommended.
- Page 23 BROILING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during The oven door must be closed during broiling. broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Turn the food only once during broiling. Time the Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the foods for the first side according to the Broiling food.
- Page 24 BROILING GUIDE The oven door must be closed during broiling. • If desired, marinate meats or chicken before broiling. Or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only. • Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with your range.
- Page 25 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN Normal Cleaning Time: 4 hours Before a Clean Cycle 3. Clean spatters or spills on the oven front frame, and Quick Reminder: the oven door outside the gasket with a dampened cloth. The oven front frame and the oven door outside 1.
- Page 26 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) How to Set the Oven for Cleaning 3. Press the SELF CLEAN pad. Quick Reminder: 1. Prepare the oven for cleaning. 4. Press the + or – pad until the desired Clean Time is 2. Close and latch the oven door. displayed.
- Page 27 How to Delay Start of Cleaning Delay Start is setting the oven timer to start the clean 6. Press the START TIME pad. cycle automatically at a later time than the present time of day. 7. Change the Start Time by pressing NOTE: Before beginning make sure the oven clock the + or –...
- Page 28 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) Questions and Answers Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning? day, can I still self-clean my oven? A. Yes, there will be an odor during the first few A.
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Page 29: Care And Cleaning
CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your range BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING ANY these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure PART OF YOUR RANGE. safe and proper maintenance. - Page 30 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Standard Twin Burners (on some models) CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS (IF SO EQUIPPED) IN PLACE. Grate Clean these holes thoroughly Drip Pan on each (on some models) burner.
- Page 31 Burner Grates To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates Lift out when cool. Grates should be in a covered container (or plastic bag) with 62 ml washed regularly (1/4 cup) ammonia, for approximately 12 hours or and, of course, after overnight, to loosen the soil.
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Page 32: Broiler Pan And Grid
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable, but • Do not rub or clean the door gasket—the it is heavy. You may need help fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion. An intact and well- removing and replacing the door. - Page 33 Oven Light Replacement (on some models ) DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS TO CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the REMOVE COVER. main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let 2.
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Page 34: Cooktop
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Oven Air Vents 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. Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range, under the kick panel or storage drawer (depending on the model). - Page 35 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY CAUTION If you smell gas: Do not attempt to operate the oven of this range during a power failure 1. Open windows. (electric ignition models only). 2. Don’t touch electrical switches. 3. Extinguish any open flame. 4.
- Page 36 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EXCEPTION: Installation of a listed microwave oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall Installation of this range must conform with conform to the installation instructions packed local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with that appliance.
- Page 37 GENERAL MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION • See Dimensions and Clearances in this section Depending on your range, you’ll find the model for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. These and serial numbers on a label on the front frame of dimensions must be met for safe use of your range.
- Page 38 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Your range is designed to operate at a pressure of 25.4 cm (10″) of water column on butane gas. Make sure you are supplying your range with the This area allows 76.2 cm type of gas for which it is designed.
- Page 39 Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Flexible Connector and Rigid Pipe Hookups for Equipped with Sealed Burners Models Equipped with Standard Twin Burners Flexible Rigid Pipe Pressure Connector Hookup Regulator Gas Flow into Range Hookup Pressure Union 90° Regulator Nipple Elbow Adapter 90°...
- Page 40 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (continued) (on some models) 1. Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the Electrical Requirements gas line in an easily accessed location outside of 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branch the range.
- Page 41 Usage Situations where Appliance Usage Situations where Appliance Power Power Cord will be Disconnected Infrequently. Cord will be Disconnected Frequently. An adapter may be used only on a 15-amp Do not use an adapter plug in these situations circuit. Do not use an adapter on a 20-amp because disconnecting of the power cord circuit.
- Page 42 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SEAL THE OPENINGS CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER Seal any openings in the wall behind the range The oven is designed to operate quietly and and in the floor under the range when hookups automatically. To operate the oven, press the are completed.
- Page 43 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. Air Adjustment Shutter The flames for the top (broil) burner should be steady with approximately 2.5 cm (1″) blue cones and should not extend out over the edges of the burner baffle.
- Page 44 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) LEVELING THE RANGE Anti-Tip Device 1. Remove the storage drawer or kick panel. Slotted Head 2. Use a 5 mm (3/16″) Wallplate Screw open-end or socket wrench Approx. 20° to back out both rear leveling legs approximately two turns.
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Page 45: Before You Call For Service
QUESTIONS? BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE… PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TOP BURNERS DO NOT • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet. LIGHT OR DO NOT • Burner holes on the side or around the top of burner may be clogged. Remove BURN EVENLY burners (on models with standard twin burners) or burner heads (on models with sealed burners) or burner caps on spill-proof models, and clean them with a... - Page 46 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE… (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN WILL NOT WORK • Plug on the range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. • Pilot(s) is (are) not lit (on standing pilot models). See the Lighting Instructions for Standing Pilot Models in Using Your Oven.
- Page 47 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE “door” APPEARS • Self-cleaning cycle has been selected but latch handle was not moved all the IN THE DISPLAY way to the right. Move the latch handle. • Latch handle was moved to the right but a program other than self-cleaning was selected.
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