GE JGBP31GEP Use And Care & Installation Manual

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Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,3,35,43

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil ............................5, 17, 18,20

Features ........................................................6, 7

Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–24

Baking

Broiling, Broiling Guide ....................20, 21

Clock and Timer.................................lO, 11

Door Latch .............14, 15, 18,20,22-24

Light; Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,30

Oven Control ......................................10, 11

Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Roasting, Roasting Guide ................l8, 19

Self-Cleaning Instructions ..............22-24

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 16-18,29

Thermostat Adjustment .........................13

Control Settings ..........................................8

Electric lgnition............................................8

Surface Light; Bulb Replacement 13,32

Care and Cleaning ....................25-32

Broiler Pan and Rack..........................................29

Burner Assembly .................................25, 26,27

Door Removal ...............................................28

Oven Bottom .................................................2 9

Oven Vents ........................................5, 13,32

Storage Drawer ............................................3 1

GE Appliances

14-17

Problem Solver .......................49, 50

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Page 1 Oven Vents ...5, 13,32 Storage Drawer ...3 1 GE Appliances XIMT” Self-Cleaning Gas Range Problem Solver ...49, 50 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 Preparation Flame Size ...9, 41,48,49 Flooring Under the Range ...36 Installation Instructions ...34-48 14-17 Leveling ...43 Minor Adjustments ...33...
Page 2 Write down the model and serial numbers. Depending on your range, you’ll find the model and serial numbers on a label on the front of the range, behind the kick panel, storage drawer or broiler drawer. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your range.
Page 3: Features
— men You Get Your Range Have instiler show you the location of the range gas cut-off valve and how to shut it off if necessary. Q Have your range instilled and properly grounded by a qualified installer, with the Installation Instructions, Any adjustment...
Page 4 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, storage drawer or broiler drawer (depending on the model).
Page 5 If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the range and call a qualified service technician. Never use an open flame to locate a leak.
Page 6 FEATu~s OF YO MNGE JGBP26GEN JGBP31GEP JGBP34GEP JGBP35GEP JGBP38GEs...
Page 7: Clock And Timer
Feature Index (Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) 1 Air Intake (under storage drawer or kick panel) 2 Model and Serial Numbers (on front frame of range, behind storage drawer or kick panel) 3 Anti-Tip Device (Lower right rear corner on range back. See Installation Instructions.)
Page 8 Before Lighting a Burner If drip pans are supplied with your range, they should be used at all times. Make sure all grates on the range are in place before using any burner. After Lighting a Burner Check to be sure the burner you turned on is the one +1111 you want to use.
Page 9: Wok Cooking
Enamelware: Under some conditions, the enamel of some cookware may melt. Follow cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for cooking methods, Glass: There are two types of glass cookware—those for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking (saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat very slowly. Wok Cooking...
Page 10 Press the CLEAWOFF pad. Allow oven to cool for one hour. Put oven back into operation. If function error code repeats, disconnect power to the range and call for service. hours and 55 minutes.
Page 11: Display Messages
OWN CONTROL, CLOCK Am TMER Clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a Timed Bake or CLEAN cycle. Timer The timer is a minute timer; it does not control oven operations.
Page 12: Before Using Your Oven
Read the information and tips on the following pages. Keep this book handy where you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range. -. . . - . . .
Page 13: Oven Light
Oven Moisture As your oven heats up, the temperature change of the air in the oven may cause water droplets to form on the door glass. These droplets are harmless and will evaporate as the oven continues to heat up. Oven Venk The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear of the cooktop.
Page 14 Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an oven control system. We recommend that you operate the range for a number of weeks to become familiar with your new oven’s performance. think an adjustment is necessary, see the Using Your Oven or Minor Adjustments section.
Page 15 Quick Reminder: 1. Press the COOK TIME pad. 2. Press the INCREASE/ DECREASE pad to set cooking time. 3. Press the STOP TIME pad. 4. Press the INCREASE/ DECREASE pad until desired Stop Time appears in display. 5. Press the BAKE pad. 6.
Page 16: Preheating
For best baking results, follow these suggestions: Oven Shelf Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the desired locations while the oven is cool. The correct shelf position depends on the kind of food and the browning desired. ~1 As a general rule, place most foods in the middle of the oven, on either the second or third shelf from the bottom.
Page 17: Aluminum Foil
Baking Guides When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for best baking results. Cookies When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur.
Page 18: Oven Bottom 2
Do not lock the oven door with the door latch during roasting. This is used for self-cleaning only. Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum.
Page 19 Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the completion of cooking time is recommended. Temperatures are shown in Roasting Guide. For roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer at half- hour intervals after half the time has passed.
Page 20: Use Of Aluminum Foil
Do not lock the oven door with the latch during broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the upper unit in the oven. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these steps to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum.
Page 21: Broiling Tips
Quantity antior Food Thickness Bacon lb. (about thin slices) Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) 112 to 314 inch thick Beef Steaks Rare 1 inch thick Medium (1 to 1X lbs.) Well Done Rare 1 inch thick Medium (2 to 2X lbs.) Well Done 1 whole Chicken...
Page 22 OPEMT~G T~ SELF-CLEA~G OWN Before a Clean Cycle Quick Reminder: 1. Prepare the oven for cleaning. 2. Close and latch the oven door. 3. Press the CLEAN pad. 4. Press the INCREASE pad. If you wish to change preset clean time of 4 hours, press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until desired stop time appears in the display.
Page 23 After a Clean Cycle When the clean cycle is finished, the word “CLEAN” will go out in the display and the oven will begin to cool. When the oven temperature has fallen below the locking temperature the word “LOCK” goes out and the door can be opened.
Page 24 OPEMT~G T~ SELF-CLEA~G OWN Questions and Answers Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of day, can I still self-clean my oven? A. If the clock is not set to the correct time of day you will not be able to set a delay clean to end at a specific time.
Page 25 Proper care ad cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE.
Page 26 30 minutes. Then place it back in the range, making sure the pin in the burner base goes in the hole in the burner head, and that the burner heads are properly seated and level.
Page 27: Burner Grates
After cleaning, dry them thoroughly by putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes. Don’t put the grates back on the range while they are wet. When replacing the grates, be sure they’re positioned securely over the burners.
Page 28 CAm Am CLEAN~G (continued) Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable but it is heavy. You may need help removing and replacing the door. To remove the door, open it a few inches to the special “stop” position that will hold the door open. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges.
Page 29: Oven Bottom
Wash; scour if necessary. Rinse and dry. The broiler pan and rack may also be cleaned in a dishwasher. Do not store a soiled broiler pan and rack anywhere in the range. Do not clean in the self-cleaning oven. (continued next page)
Page 30: Control Panel And Knobs
CAm Am CLEAN~G (continued) Oven CAUTION: Before replacing your oven bulb, disconnect electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. the lamp cover and bulb cool completely. The oven lamp (bulb) is covered with a removable glass cover that is held in place with a bail-shaped wire.
Page 31: Storage Drawer 3
4. Slide drawer the rest of the way in. To replace, insert the two slots at bottom of panel onto the two tabs at base of range and push top of panel forward to engage spring clips. (on some models)
Page 32: Oven Air Vents
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, storage drawer or broiler drawer (depending on the model).
Page 33 2. Grasp the oven bottom at finger slots on each side. 3. Lift the rear of the oven bottom enough to clear the lip of the range frame, then pull out. Burner Baffle -~”T~=s” To remove the burner barne (on some models), use a nut driver to remove the 1/4”...
Page 34 (dealer) or the gas supplier. ~UTION Do not attempt to operate the oven of tiis range during a power failure. IMPORTANT Remove dl pacting material and literature horn oven before connecting gas and electrical supply to range.
Page 35 Clearance between the cooking surface and the. ventilation hood surface MUST N~R BE ~,,] ~,, ~ ~SS THAN 24 INCHES. If cabinets are placed above the range, allow a ‘ \ minimum clearance of 30” between the cooking surface and the bottom of unprotected cabinets.
Page 36 (or similar material). Men coueying en~ at the front of the range, the area that the range will rest on should be built up with plywood to the same level or higher than the floor covering. This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing.
Page 37 This range is convertible for use on natural or propane gas, if you decide to use this range on a different type of gas, conversion adjustments must be made by a service technician or other qualified person before attempting to operate the range on that gas.
Page 38 ~STALLATION ~STRUCTIONS CONNECT THE WNGE TO GM (continued) Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Pressure Regulator ~ 90°Elbow~ (provided) Adapter -I,,:,,,:ki Rigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Pressure + Regulator ;;;.::::;+ Nipple Union 0 = a- ~Z-k:: (continued) Flexible Connector and Rigid Pipe Hookups...
Page 39 Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location outside of the range. Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the range. 2. Install male 1/2” flare union adapter to the 1/2”...
Page 40 CAN/CSA Z240/MH Mobile Home Installation Code. Electric Disconnect Locate 2. Pinch sides of connector and pull out of range back. where Appliance Power disconnect plug on the range back. will have one of tiese disconnect plugs:...
Page 41 SEAL THE OPENINGS Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed. CHECK SURFACE BURNER IGNITION Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks.
Page 42 2. Grasp the oven bottom at finger slots on each side. 3. Lift the rear of the oven bottom enough to clear the lip of the range frame, then pull out. ::;>~e~ To remove the burner baffle (on some models): 1.
Page 43: Leveling
6. Adjust the leveling’legs until the range is level. 7. After the range is level, slide the range away from the wall so that the Anti-Tip device can be installed. —...
Page 44 Turn off gas supply at tie wall. (2) Turn off the electicd power to the range. If range has not yet been connected to gas supply, or if flexible connection was made, range maybe pulled out from the wall to make conversion easier.
Page 45 CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERS ON MODELS EQUIPPED WITH SEALED BURNERS (See Step 4 if range is equipped with dual burners.) Burner Cap < Burner Head 1. Remove grates, burner caps and burner heads. 2. Remove burner bases by unscrewing the 3 small screws in each base.
Page 46 To prevent leakage, make sure spuds are securely screwed Electrode into gas inlet tubes. 4. Replace the burner assemblies. 5. Keep all spuds with your range so you have them if you move or get a different gas hook-up.
Page 47 CHECK FOR LEAKS When all connections have been made, make sure all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve. Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system.
Page 48 ~STALLATION mSTRUCTIONS HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE WITH 1P GAS OR NATURAL GAS CONVERT TOP BURNER VALVES 1. Turn all top burners to LOW. 2. Remove all four knobs. 3. With a small flat blade screwdriver, turn the valve set screws...
Page 49 OR YELLOW-TfPPED FLAMES * If burner flmes look like (A), call for service. Normal burner flames should look * If range is connected to LP gas, check all steps in the hstallation Instructions. BURNER FLAMES VERY LARGE OR YELLOW OVEN DOES NOT COOK PROPERLY .
Page 50 Improper airJgas ratio in oven+ Adjust oven burner air shutters. times the oven is used. This is temporary. Oven temperature is too high to set self-claaning operation. Allow the range to cool to room temperamre and reset the controls. Oven must COQ1 below locking temperature clean cycle is complete. Do not lock door with door latch except when using self-clean feature or the oven may lock.
Page 51 With the purchase ofyour new GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need information or assistance from GE, wdll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! — In-Home Repair Service 80WEXARES(80W32-Z737) A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient fc~r you.
Page 52: What Is Not Covered
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 This book is printed on recycled paper.

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