GE JGSP20 manual

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  • Page 1

    I(J se and Care Guide Gas Slide-in Range n ! Safety instructions ....................3-6 Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................2, 3, 31 ❑ Operating Instructions, Tips Aluminum Foil .......,..................5, 16, 19-21 Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

  • Page 2

    HELP US HELP YOU... Read this guide carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 Write down the model and ser[...]

  • Page 3

    .— IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. MPORTANT 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 war[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) c Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the door, storage drawer, kick panel or cooktop. They could damage the range and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury. ● Let the burner grates and other surfaces cool before touching them or leaving them where children can reach them. s Never we[...]

  • Page 5

    . ,ever 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 under the storage drawer or kick panel. ● Do not use a wok on the cooking surface [...]

  • Page 6

    4 ! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ● Always remove the broiIer pan from the oven as soon as you finish broiling. Grease left in the pan can catch on fire if the oven is used without removing the grease from the broiler pan. ● Make sure the broiler pan is in place correctly to reduce the possibility of grease fires. ● If you should [...]

  • Page 7

    -—, m II ( II / I ( I ‘ E JGSP21 Explained on page Explained on page 14 Feature Index 12 Oven Light Switch Lets you turn the interior oven light on and off. 13 Automatic Oven Light Switch 14 Oven Interior Light 15 Oven Shelf Supports Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections. 16 Lift-Off Oven Door E[...]

  • 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 [he type of burner or units, you will notice some differences when you use surface unit you have. gas burners. Twe of Co[...]

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    filectric Ignition Your surface burners are lighted by electric ignition, Surface burners in use when an electrical power eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with failure occurs will continue to operate normally. constantly burning flames. In case of a power failure, you can light the surface burners on your range with a match. Hold a li[...]

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    SURFACE COOKING (continued) How to Select Flame Size Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat. FOR SAFE HANDLING The flame size on a gas burner should match the OF COOKWARE, A cookware you are using. NEVER LET THE FLAME EXTEND UP THE SIDES OF THE COOKWARE. Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookware is wasted heat and only serves to h[...]

  • Page 11

    & & b 1. CLEAIVOFF. Press this pad to cancel all oven operations except the clock and timer. 2. PROGRAM STATUS. Words light up in the display to indicate what is in the 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 .— i me of[...]

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    OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER Clock To Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time of day for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a Timed Baking or Self-Cleaning cycle. c1 1. Press the CLOCK pad. CLOCK ‘n 2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE A padtoselthetimeof day. ~ Timer To Se[...]

  • Page 13

    -efore Using Your Oven 1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand how to set them properly. 2. Check the oven interior. Look at the shelves. Take a practice run at removing and replacing them properly, to give sure, sturdy support. 3. Read over the information and tips that tallow. 4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it, especially du[...]

  • Page 14

    USING YOUR OVEN Oven Light — Oven Moisture The light comes on automatically when the oven door As your oven heats up, the temperature change of the is opened. Use the switch on the panel to turn the light air in the oven may cause water droplets to form on on and off when the door is closed. the door glass. These droplets are harmless and will ev[...]

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    ven Shelves 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. As a general rule, place-most foods in the middle of the oven, on either shelf positions B or C. See the chart for suggested shelf positions. Preheating Preheat the oven if t[...]

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    BAKING (continued) — Baking Guides When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for the 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 occu[...]

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    ..OW to Time Bake The oven control allows you to turn the oven on To set the clock, first press the CLOCK pad. Press or off automatically at specific times that you set. the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the correct NOTE: Before beginning make sure the clock time of day is displayed. shows the correct time of day. How to Set Immediate Start and Au[...]

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    TIMED BAKING (continued) — How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Quick Reminder: 1. Press the COOK TIME pad. 2. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad to set the Cooking Time. 3. Press the STOP TIME pad. 4. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad to set the length of Cooking Time. 5. Press the BAKE pad. 6. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad until the desired t[...]

  • Page 19

    . .oasting 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. Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. Therefore, the oven controls are set for Baking or Timed Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound, indicating[...]

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    ROASTING (continued) . Questions and Answers 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. Temperatures are shown in Roa[...]

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    tiroiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the Turn the food only once during broiling. Time food. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be the foods for the first side according to the broiled. Follow these directions to keep spattering and Broiling Guide. smoking to a minimum. Turn the food, then use the times given for the second side a[...]

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    BROILING GUIDE ● Always use the broiler pan and rack that comes with ● When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and edges hang over the sides because dripping fat could spattering by trapping the juices in the shielded soil the oven. lower part of the pan. ● The broiler does not need to be[...]

  • Page 23

    Quick Reminder: 1. Prepare the oven for cleaning. 2. Close the oven door. 3. Press the CLEAN pad. 4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the Clean Time. Before a Clean Cycle The range must be completely cool in order to set the self-clean cycle. We recommend venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first self-[...]

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    OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) How to Set Oven for Cleaning 1. Follow steps to prepare the oven for cleaning 2. Close the oven door. c1 3. Press the CLEAN pad. CLEAN 4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired Clean Time is displayed. Clean Time is normally 3 hours. You can change the Clean Time to any time between 2 and 4[...]

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    i’ter a Clean Cycle After a clean cycle, you may notice some white ash If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle, the in the oven. Just wipe it up with a damp cloth. cycle may be repeated. If white spots remain, remove them with a soap- If the shelves have become hard to slide, wipe the filled steel wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with[...]

  • Page 26

    CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for your range to assure safe and proper maintenance. How to Remove Packaging Tape Removing Packing Materials To assure no damage is done to the finish of the Check your range to insure[...]

  • Page 27

    ~ift-Up Cooktop Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up soil, After cleaning under especially grease, may catch fire. the cooktop with hot, To make cleaning easier, the entire cooktop may be mild soapy water and lifted up and supported in the up position. clean cloth, lower the Be sure all the surface burners are turned off cooktop. Be car[...]

  • Page 28

    CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Painted Surfaces Glass Surfaces The kick panel or storage drawer is a painted surface. To clean the outside glass finish, use a glass Clean this with soap and water or a vinegar and water cleaner. Rinse and polish with a dry cloth. Do not solution. allow the water or cleaner to run down inside the Do not use commercial[...]

  • Page 29

    .ange Top Burners The holes in the burners must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and an even, unhampered flame. You should clean the burners routinely, especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes. Burners lift out for cleaning if the shipping screws were removed at installation. s Valve NOTE: A screw holds each burner[...]

  • Page 30

    CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Drip Pans The drip pans can permanently discolor if exposed to excessively high heat or if soil is allowed to bake on. Remove the grates. Then lift out the chrome-plated drip pans. Never use abrasive cleansers or steel wool—they’ll scratch the surface. To remove brown food stains, wash with soapy water or mild abra[...]

  • Page 31

    Before placing range in the counter, notice the location of the stability bracket which is already attached to the back of the range. This location should work for most installations. However, it may be more convenient to hook the stability chain to the unit when the stability bracket is attached to the upper set of holes in the back of the range. [...]

  • Page 32

    MINOR ADJUSTMENTS YOU CAN MAKE Broil and Oven Burner Air Adjustment Shutters Air adjustment shutters ~> for the broil and oven burners regulate the flow of air to the flame. , The air adjustment shutter for the top burner is in the center of the rear wall of ? Loosen The flames for the Air top (broil) burner adjustment should burn steady shutter[...]

  • Page 33

    PROBLEM “F” AND A NUMBER FLASH IN THE DISPLAY TOP BURNERS DO NOT LIGHT BURNERS HAVE YELLOW OR YELLOW-TIPPED FLAMES BURNER FLAMES VERY LARGE OR YELLOW SURFACE BURNER KNOBS WILL NOT TURN FOOD DOES NOT BROIL PROPERLY POSSIBLE CAUSE s If the time display flashes “F-” and a number, you have a function error code. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow o[...]

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    PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE FOOD DOES NOT ● oven controls not properly set. See the Baking or Roasting section. ROAST OR BAKE PROPERLY * Shelf position is not correct. * Improper cookware is being used. ● Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat— Do It YourseZfsection. ● Clock not set correc[...]

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    We’ll Be There “ ‘~ith the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need formation or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call–toll-free! I}Home Repair Serwice 80WEXARES(80M32-2737) A C,E consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s co[...]

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    YOUR GE GAS RANGE Staple sales slip or cancelled check WARRANTY here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. I I WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to For one year from date of original the original purchaser and any purchase, we will provide, free of succeeding owner for products c[...]