XLMTM Self-Cleaning Gas Range Safe~ instructions ....................2-5 Problem Solver .......................49, 50 Anti-Tip Device .................................3, 35,43 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 Operating Instructions, Tips Aluminum Foil ............................5, 17, 18,20 Features ........................................................6, 7 Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE 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 cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
WORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS (continued) ● For your safety, never use your appliance for warming or heating the room. c Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn off burner, then smother flaming pan by covering pan “J completely with well-fitting lid, cookie e sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking soda or, if available, a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
● Do not leave plastic items on the cookto~ they may melt if left too close to the vent. . Use only glass cookware that is recommended for use in gas ovens. ● Vent appearance and Iocation-vay Q Do not leave anv items on the codktop. The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers, which may cause them to burst.
FEATu~s OF YOUR RANGE JGBP26GEN JGBP27GEN JGBP31GEP JGBP34GEP JGBP35GEP Drip Pan (on Some models) Burner 6 L Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surface burners shown above.
Feature Index (Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) See page 1 Air Int&e (under storage drawer or kick panel) 4,32 2 Model and Serial Numbers 2 (on front frame of range, behind storage drawer or kick panel) 3 Anti-Tip Device 3,35,43 (Lower right rear corner on range back. See Installation Instructions.
SUWACE COOmG Electric Ignition Your surface burners are lighted by electric ignition, eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with constantly burning flames. The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed. When one burner is turned to LITE, all the burners spark. Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on. An electric shock may result, which could cause you to knock over hot cookware.
How to Select Flame Size Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat. The flame size on a gas burner should match the cookware you are using. FOR SAFE HANDLING OF COOKWARE NEVER LET THE FLAME EXTEND UP THE SIDES OF THE COOKWARE. Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookware is wasted and only serves to heat the handle. When using aluminum or aluminum-clad stainless steel pots and pans, adjust the flame so the circle it makes is about 1/2 inch smaller than the bottom of the cookware.
FEATURES OF YOUR OWN CONTROL A CLEAR OFF Q-w] ● BAKE -- CMN BROIL o LOCK N , TIMER T 1. CLEAWOFF. Press this pad to cancel all oven operations except clock and timer. 2. PROGRAM STATUS. Words light up in the display to indicate what is in time display. Programmed information can be displayed at any time by touching the pad of the operation you want to see. For example, you can display the current time of day while the timer is counting down by pressing the CLOCK pad. 3. TIME DISPLAY.
OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK Am T~R Clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a TIME BAKE or CLEAN cycle. To Set the Clock Step 1: Press the CLOCK pad. CLOCK A1 ~ n M/ Step 2: Press INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the time of day. Step 3: Press the CLOCK pad to start. Timer The timer is a minute timer; it does not control oven operations. The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 55 minutes.
USmG YOUR OWN Before Using Your Oven Be sure you understand how to set the controls properly. Practice removing and replacing the shelves while the oven is cool. 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. Mlectrlc lgnltlon The oven burner and broil burner are lighted by electric ignition.
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 Ven@ The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear of the cooktop. See Features section. Do not block these openings when cooking in the oven—it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burners be uninterrupted.
BA~G 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. If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Using Your Oven or Minor Adjustments section. How to Set Your Range for Baking Do not lock the oven door with the door latch during baking. This is used for self-cleaning only.
The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or off automatically at specific times that you set. NOTE: Before beginning make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day. To set the clock, first press the CLOCK pad. “TIME” will flash in the display. Press INCREASE or DECREASE pad until correct time of day is displayed. Press the CLOCK pad to start. Do not lock the oven door with the door latch during time baking. This is used for self-cleaning only.
BA~G (continued) For best baking results, follow these suggestions: Oven Shelf Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the desired o locations while the oven is cool. The correct shelf : position depends on the kind of food and the : browning desired. As a general rule, place most foods in the middle of the oven, on either the second or third shelf from the bottom. See the chart for suggested shelf positions.
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. Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the walls or the door of the oven. For best results, use only one cookie sheet in the oven at a time.
ROAST~G Step 3: Press the BAKE pad. 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. The oven has a special low shelf (R) position just above the oven bottom. Use it when extra cooking space is needed, for example, when roasting a large turkey.
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 halfhour intervals after half the time has passed. Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to carve it? A. Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to 20 minutes after removing from oven.
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. The oven door should be closed during broiling. Do not lock the oven door with the door latch during broiling. This is used for self-cleaning only. Step 1: If meat has fat or gristle near edge, cut vertical slashes through both about 2“ apart. If desired, fat maybe trimmed, leaving layer about 1/8” thick.
1. Always use broiler pan and rack that comes with your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan. 2. Broiling should always be done with the oven door closed. 3. For steaks and chops, slash fat evenly around outside edges of meat. To slash, cut crosswise through outer fat surface just to the edge of the meat. Use tongs to turn meat over to prevent piercing meat and losing juices. 4.
OPEMT~G THE SELF-CLEANING OWN Normal Cleaning Time: 4 hours Before a Clean Cycle Clean top, sides and outside front of oven door with soap and water. Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners. ● Do not rub or clean the door gasket (B)—the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion. An intact and well-fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy-efficient oven operation and good baking results.
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. After a clean cycle, you may notice some white ash in the oven. Just wipe it up with a damp cloth. If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled steel wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture.
OPEWT~G T~ SELF-CLEA~G OWN (continued) Questions and Answers Q. If my oven clock is not working, can I still selfclean my oven? A. If the clock is not working then the entire control is not working. 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. Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part of my self-cleaning oven? A. No cleaners or coatings should be used around any part of this oven.
Proper care and 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. Sealed Burner Assemblies (on some models) CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS (IF SO EQUIPPED) IN PLACE. Dual Burners (on some models) ~Grate Grate & / -(u 8 // Burner Cap i .—.
CAm Am CLEANING (continued) Burner Caps (on sealed burners only) Lift off when cool. Wash burner caps in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. If desired, so& up to 30 minutes and scour with a plastic scouring pad to remove burned-on food particles. Dry them in a warm oven or with a cloth—don’t reassemble them wet.
Burner Grates Lift out when cool. Grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers. Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. 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.
CA~ Am CLEANING (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. NOTE: Be careful not to place hands between the spring hinge and the oven frame as the spring hinge could snap back and pinch your fingers.
Oven Shelves Shelves can be cleaned by hand using soap and water or witi an abrasive cleanser. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry. To remove heavy, burned-on soil, you may use scouring pads. After scrubbing, wash with soapy water, rinse and dry. Shelves may also be cleaned in self-cleaning oven, but will discolor and lose some luster. See the SelfCleaning section. Oven Bottom ,,/. The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish.
r CAm Am CLEANING (continued) Oven Lamp Replacement (on some models ) CAUTION: Before replacing your oven bulb, disconnect electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let 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. Remove oven door, if desired, to reach cover easily. To remove: 1. Hold hand under cover so it doesn’t fall when released.
Removable Storage Drawer (on some models) The storage drawer is a good place to store cookware and bakeware. Do not store plastics and flammable material in the drawer. Do not overload the storage drawer. If the drawer is too heavy, it may slip off the track when opened. The storage drawer may be removed for cleaning under the range. Clean the storage drawer with a damp cloth or sponge. Never use harsh abrasives or scouring pads. To remove storage drawer: 1. Pull drawer straight out until it stops. 2.
CAW Am CLEAN~G (continued) Oven Air Venk ‘. 7-*Y% .,, ..> Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air Y~ 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 7>7Z the kick panel, storage drawer or broiler drawer (depending on the model).
M~OR ADWST~NTS YOU CAN MA~ k Broil and Bottom Burner Air Ad.iustment Shutters The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually. See the Installation Instructions and the Problem Solver sections in this book. Air adjustment shutters for the top (broil) and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames. The flames for the top (broil) burner should burn steady with approximately 1“ blue cones and should not extend out over the edges of the burner baffle.
mSTALLATION ~STRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY lM~~ANT Eyou smell gas: 1. Open windows. 2. Don’t touch electrical switches. 3. Efinguish any open flame. 4. Immediately call your gas supplier. Remove d pacting material and literature from oven before connecting gas and electrical supp~ to range. DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances betieen the range and adjacent combustible surfaces.
lM~RTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Instigation of his range must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with tie National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI 2223.1, latest edition. In Canada, initiation must conform with the current Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.l or the current Propane Initiation Code, CAN/CGAB149.2, and with 10A codes where applicable. This range has been design-certified by the American Gas Association according to ANSI 221.
mSTALLATION mSTRUCTIONS GENERAL ● See Dimensions and Clearances in this section for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening (see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations) may be adjusted to meet specific requirements. ● The range may be placed with O“ clearance (flush) at the back wall and side walls of the range.
❑ pROVIDE ADEQuATE GAS SUPPLY Your range is designed to operate at a pressure of 4“ of water column on natural gas or, if designed for LP gas @ropane or butane), 10” of water column. Make sure you are supplying your range with the type of gas for which it is designed.
~STALLATION ~STRUCTIONS (continued) CONNECT THE WNGE TO GM (continued) Flexible Connector and Rigid Pipe Hookups for Models Equipped with Dual Burners Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Pressure Regulator ~ . @* -. 0- 0 490°Elbow~ @ (provided) Flex t~ Connector Adapter (6 ft. max.
1. 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 shutoff the gas supply to the range. 2. Install male 1/2” flare union adapter to the 1/2” NPT internal thread elbow at inlet of regulator. On models equipped titi dual burners, install the male pipe thread end of the 1/2” flare union adapter to the 1/2” N~ internal thread at inletof pressure regulator.
~STALLATION ~STRUCTIONS (continued) ELECTRl~L CONNECTIONS (continued) ❑ Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord ~ be Disconn~ted Mquen&. An adapter maybe used only on a l~amp circuit. Do not use an adapter on a 2@amp circuit. Were local codes permit, a TEMPOUY CONNE~ON may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL-listed adapter, available at most hardware stores.
❑ SU1 THE OPENINGS ❑ Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed. ❑ CHECK SUR~CE BURNER IGNITION Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks. Push in one of the surface burner controls and turn it to the LITE position. You will hear a snapping sound indicating proper operation of the spark module.
~STALLATION mSTRUC~ONS ❑ ADJUST BROILAHD OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY Ar 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. To determine if the bottom burner flames are burning properly, remove the oven bottom and the burner baffle (see below).
❑ LEVELING THE RANGE 1. Remove the storage drawer, broiler drawer or kick panel. 2. Use a 3/16” open-end or socket wrench to back out both rear leveling legs approximately two turns. 3. Use a 1%” open-end or adjustable wrench to back out the front leveling legs two turns. 4. Install the oven shelves in the oven and position the range where it will be installed. 5. Check for levelness by placing a spirit level or a cup, partially filled with water, on one of the oven racks.
~STALLA~ON ~STRUCTIONS HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE WITH 1P GAS OR NATURAL GAS Is the e in a ation. TOOLS REQUIRED: T-10 Torxdriver (for sealed burners) 1/2” and 3/4” open-end wrench Flat blade screwdriver (small) Nut drivers or wrenches: 7mm or 5/16” (depending on the size of the spuds) ❑ PREPARE RANGE FOR CONVERSION (1) Turn off gas supp& at tie wall. (2) Turn off tie electicd power to tie range.
❑ CONVERTING SURFME BURNERS ON MODELS EQUIPPED WITH S~LED BURNERS (See Step 4 if range is equipped with dual burners.) Burnercap~ Burner Head ❑ Orifice Spuds brConve~ingto U&: LP orifice spuds are in a small plastic bag packed with this Use and Care book. LP orifice spuds have a 2-digit number and the Letter “L” on one side. Each orifice spud will also have 1 or 2 grooves on one side, denoting the location on the range where it is to be installed. Bu::a Orifice Spud Gas Inlet Tube —. \ ) ..
~STALLATION WSTRUC~ONS HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE WITH 1P GAS OR NATURAL GAS (continued) 5. To prevent leakage, make sure the orifice spuds are securely screwed into the gas inlet tubes. Use a small wrench to hold the inlet tube hex to prevent it from twisting. 6. Put old orifice spuds back in the bag to save for possible future conversion. Note: If an ortilce spud is accidentally dropped, the cooktop can be raised by the 2 front clips with a large flat blade screwdriver.
❑ CONVERT THE OVEN BURNER ORIFICES ❑ CONVERT AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTER(S) Oven Burner 1. Remove oven door, storage drawer or broiler drawer, oven bottom and burner baffle. The lower burner ofilce spud is located behind the storage drawer, broiler drawer or kick panel. (On some models, a metal shield must be removed to access the orflce.) 2. To convert to ~ gas, use a 1/2” wrench to turn the lower burner orifice spud clockwise. Tighten the spud only until it is snug.
~STALLATION ~STRUCTIONS HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE WITH 1P GAS OR HATURAL GAS (continued) ❑ CONVERT TOP BURNER VALVES 1. Turn all top \ burners to LOW. 2. Remove all \ four knobs. \‘ 3. With a small flat W*. blade screwdriver, turn the valve set screws clockwise to decrease i flame size, counterclockwise \ // to increase flame size. Adjust % [ until the flame is about the same height as the top of the burner. 4. Replace knobs. 5.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN WLL NOT WORK Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. ● The circuit brewer in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown. ● Oven controls not properly set. ● Door left in locked position after cleaning. TOP BURNERS DO NOT LIGHT OR DO NOT BURN EVENLY Q Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet. ● Burner holes on the side or around the top of burner may be clogged.
QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM SURFACE LIGHT DOES NOT WORK STRONG ODOR OVEN WILL NOT SELF-CLEAN OVEN DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK OVEN NOT CLEAN AFTER CLEAN CYCLE “door” APPEARS ON DISPLAJ CONTROL BEEPS AFTER ENTERING OVEN TIME OR STOP TIME “F” AND A NUMBER FLASH ON DISPLAY POSSIBLE CAUSE ● ● Fluorescent bulb is loose or defective. Adjust or replace. Switch operating light is broken. Cdl for service. Improper air\gas ratio in oven. Adjust oven burner air shutters.
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YOUR GE GAS RANGE WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, patis and sewice labor in your home to repair or replace any pati of the range that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
