GE JGAS02EK Use And Care Manual

General electric gas range use and care guide

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Anti-Tip Bracket
3,5
Problem Solver
18
Appliance Registration
2
Repair Service
19
Care and Cleaning
14-17
Safety Instructions
2-5
Control Panel
14
Surface Cooking
7
Features
6
Air Adjustment
8
Flooring under the Range
5
Burners, Burner Grates
14, 15
Leveling
5
Control Settings
7
Lift-Up/Off Cooktop
14
Cookware Tips
8
Model and Serial Numbers
2
Flame Size
'7
Oven
8,9
Lighting Instructions
7
Air Adjustment
9
Warranty
Back Cover
Baking, Baking Guide
10, 11
Broiling, Broiling Guide
13
Control Settings
9
Lighting Instructions
8,9
Oven Bottom Removal
16
Preheating
10, 11
Roasting, Roasting Guide
12
Shelves
9,15
Thermostat Adjustment
16
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  • Page 1 Lighting Instructions Oven Bottom Removal Preheating Roasting, Roasting Guide Shelves Thermostat Adjustment Models JGAS02PK JGAS02EK GEAppBaflces ‘6’FD4T& $/.qf..fl .,..= ..- ..- ——-.———— ,.’ -“” Problem Solver Repair Service...
  • Page 2 Keepit handyfor answersto your questions. If youdon’tunderstandsomething or needmorehelp,write(include yourphonenumber): ConsumerAffairs GE Appliances AppliancePark Louisville, K Y40225 write down the model and serial nmbene You’ll f indthemon a labellocated in theburnerboxunderthe coo~op. Seepage6. Thesenumbersare alsoon the...
  • Page 3 Electrical Code. D o notuseanextension c ordwith thisappliance. ~Besureallpacking m aterials are removed from the range before o perating i t,toprevent fire orsmoke damage s hould the packing m aterial i gnite. @ Locate r ange outof kitchen...
  • Page 4 ‘. damage t other~ge. ~whenusingctikingor . . roasting b agsinoven, f ollow the manufacturer’s direction. Cookware OMly g lass thatisreqomtiended foruse ingasovens.
  • Page 5 Yourrange, likeso many other householditems, is heavyand settle into soft floor coverings such as cushionedvinyl. When movingthe rangeon thistypeof flooring,usecare. Do not install the range over kitchencarpeting unlessyou placean insulatingpad or sheetof l/4-inch-thick plywoodbetween therangeand carpeting. Men thefloor coveringendsat thefront of the range,theareathat...
  • Page 6 Ra~e Features Your JGAS02EK Model Elwtric Igfition ModeI JGAS02PK Stantig Feature Index Modeland SerialNumbers (in burner boxundercooktop) I 2 SurfaceBurnerControls I 3 SurfaceBurnersand Grates I 4 OVENTEMP Knob Oven Vent (located in center of rear of range) I II Ill>...
  • Page 7 — pipe panel 4. If the pilotsneedadjusting,turn the adjustingscrewlocatedon the pilotfilter. 5. Lowerthe cooktop. Electric Ignition Model JGAS02EK Surfaceburnerson yourrangeare lightedby electricignition,ending theneedfor standingpilotlights withconstantlyburningflames. h case of a power outage, youcan lightthe pilotlessignitionsurface burnerson yourrangewitha — match.Hold alighted matchto the burner,then turn the knobto the —...
  • Page 8 Enamelware: Undersome conditions, t he enamelof some cootiare maymelt.Follow cookware manufacturer’s r ecommendations for cookingmethods. Glass: Thereare twotypesof glass cookware-those for ovenuseonly andthosefor top-of-range c ooking (saucepans,coffeeandteapots). Glassconductsheatveryslowly. Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be usedfor eithersurfaceor oven cooking.It conductsheatvery slowlyandcoolsveryslowly. C heck cookwaremanufacturer’s d irections...
  • Page 9 A (bottom),B, C and D (top).Shelf positionsfor cookingare suggested on Bakingand Roastingpages. OvenVent Yourovenis ventedthrougha duct at the rear of the range.Do not blocktheopeningof this duct—itis importantthat the flowof hot air fromtheovenand fresh air to the ovenburnerbe uninterrupted. Avoidtouchingthe ventopenings or nearbysurfacesduringovenor broileropemtions-theymaybe hot.
  • Page 10 Your Range B aking 1. Positionthe shelfor shelvesin theoven. 2. Closeovendoor,turn OVEN TEMPknobto desiredtemperature andpreheatovenfor at least 15 minutesif preheatingis necessary. 3. Placefoodin ovenon center of shelf.Allowat least2 inches betweenedgeofbakewareandoven wallor adjacentcookware. If cookingon twoshelvesat the sametime, placeshelvesabout4 inchesapartand staggerfoodon them.
  • Page 11 Bating Guide 1. Preheating is very important when using temperatures below 225°F.and when baking foods such as biscui~, cookies,cakes and other pastries. Preheatthe ovenfor at least 15minutes. Preheatingis not necessarywhen roastingor for long-timecookingof wholemeals. Food Cookware
  • Page 12 Roasting Roastingis cookingby dry heat. Tendermeator poultrycanbe roasteduncovered in youroven. Roastingtemperatures,which shouldbe lowand steady,keep spatteringto a minimum.When roasting,it is notnecessaryto sear, baste,cover,or add waterto your meat. Roastingis easy,just follow thesesteps: Step 1. Positionovenshelfat secondfrombottomposition(B) forsmallsizeroast(3~o5 lbs.)“~dat bottom position (A)forlargerroasts. RoastingGuide Meat Tendercuts;rib,highquality sirlointip, rumpor topround*...
  • Page 13 Broili~ Broilingis cookingfoodbydirect heatfromabovethe food.Your rangehasa convenient compartment belowtheovenfor broiling.It also hasa speciallydesignedbroilerpan andrack thatallowdrippingfatto drainawayfromthe foodsandbe keptawayfromthe highheatof thegasflame. Distancefromthe heatsourcemay bechanged bypositioning thebroiler pan andrack on oneof threeshelf positiolis inthebroil~rcompartment— A (bottomofbroilercompartment), B (middle)andC (top). Both the ovenand broiler compartment doors should be closedduring broiling.
  • Page 14 .— I .. — - — ______ & Toreplacethe cooktopif youhave removedit, insert thetwotabsat the backof the cooktopinto slotsat the baseof the backguard.Lower cooktopintoplace, applying pressureuntiltab on underside snapsintocatchat top frontcenter of range.
  • Page 15 Toremoveburned-onfood, soak theburner in a solutionof a product usedfor cleaningtheinsideofcoffee makers.Soakthe burner for20 to...
  • Page 16 Removable O venBottom Theovenbottomcan be removedto makecleaningeasier. Toremove: Whenovenis cool, removeoven shelves.Loosen(butdo not remove) twoscrewsat frontofovenbottom. Slidescrewsbackto releasefrontof ovenbottom.Lifi the ovenbottom up andpullforwarduntilrear tabs releasefromrear ovenwall.Then takeovenbottomoutof oven. Toreplace: Inserttwotabsintoslotsin rear ovenwall. Lowerbottominto place.Slidetwoscrewsat frontof ovenbottomforwardand tighten themto secureovenbottomin place.Note:If the ovenbottomis replacedincorrectly,it maywarp andcauseundesirablebaking results.
  • Page 17 Wash;scourif necessary. R inseanddry.OPTION: T hebroilerpanandrackmayalsobe cleanedin a dishwasher. Pulloffknobs.Washgentlybutdo notsoak. Dryandreturncontrolsto range-making sure to matchflatareaontheknobandshaft. Wash,rinse,andthenpolishwitha drycloth.DON~ USEsteelwool,abrasives, ammonia,acids,or commercial o vencleanerswhichmaydamagethefinish. Avoid cleaningpowders or harshabrasiveswhichmayscratchthe enamel.If acidsshould spillontherangewhileit is hot, usea drypapertowelor clothto wipeuprightaway.
  • Page 18 ~—. Questiom? UseThk Roblem Solver PROBLEM Eyouneedmore help.. call, toll free: GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 conswner information service POSSIBLE CAUSEAND/ORWHATTO DO...
  • Page 19 — — If You Need Sertice Toobtainservice,seeyourwarranty on the backpageof thisbook. We’re proudof our serviceand wantyouto be pleased.If for some reasonyouare nothappywiththe serviceyoureceive,hereare three stepsto followfor furtherhelp. FIRST,contactthepeoplewho servicedyourappliance.Explain whyyouare notpleased.Inmost cases,thiswill solvetheproblem. NEXT,if youare stillnotpleased, writeallthe details-including yourphonenumber—to: Manager,ConsumerRelations GEAppliances AppliancePark Louisville, K entuc@40225...
  • Page 20 @ Improperinstallation. If youhavean installationproblem, contactyourdealeror installer. Youareresponsiblefor providing adequate electrical, g as,exhausting andotherconnectingfacilities. Warrantor: G eneralElectricCompany Affaim,GE Appliances,Louisville, K Y40225 Thiswarrantyis extendedto the originalpurchaserand any succeedingownerfor products purchasedfor ordinaryhomeuse in the 48 mainlandstates,Hawaii andWashington, D .C.InAlaskathe warrantyis the sameexceptthatit is...

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