GE JGSP20GEP manual

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    — — GmS!#ide-ih Range Contents Aluminum Foil 12 Roasting, Roasting Guide 14 Anti-Tip Device 3,6,28 Self-Cleaning Instructions 20-22 Appliance Registration 2 Shelves 9, 19 Care and Cleaning 16-23 Thermostat Adjustment 25 Clock 10 Vent Duct 10 Consumer Services 31 Problem Solver 26 Electronic Controls 10 Safety Instructions 2-5 Features 6,7 Surfa[...]

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    Help us help you... Read this book carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new oven 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 seria[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continu~d) Read all instructions before using this appkwe. — * ~ ~@~ stare fl~~#Jl@ ● AMiip turn surface burner tipped. Seleet COOkwam having flat materials in the oven or the to OFF before removing bottoms large enough to properly storage drawer or near the cookware. contain food avoiding boiIovers Cookihp, ● ([...]

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    — ● 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. Baking, Broiling and Roasting ● Do not use oven for a storage area. Items stored in the owm can ignite. ● Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air or steam that escapes can [...]

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    Features of Yo ur Range — Mode] JGsP20GEp with Brushed Chrome Cooktop show n 6[...]

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    — Feature Index 1 Model and Serial Numbers (in burner boxundercooktop) 2 Anti-Tip Device (see Installation Instructions) Explained on page 2 3,5,28 20 3 Oven Door Gasket 4 Removable Oven Bottom 5 Oven Shelves (easily removed orrepositionedon shelf supports) 6 Surface Burner Controls 24 9,19 8 16 7 Lift-Up CooMop (JGSP20GEP–Brushed Chrome, JGSP2[...]

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    Surface Cooking Electric Ignition Your surface burners are lighted by electric ignition, eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with constantly burning flames. In case of a power failure, you can light the surface burners on your range with a match. Hold a lighted match to the burner, then turn the knob to the LITE position. Use extreme cau[...]

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    Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Medium-weight cookwme is nxommended because it heats quickly and evenly. Most fxxls brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. Minerals in fd and water will stain but will not harm aluminum. A quick scour with a soap-filled steel wool pad after each use keeps aluminum cookware looking shiny and new. Use saucepans with tigh[...]

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    Using Your Oven (continued) Oven Vent Your oven is vented through ducts at the rear of the range (see page 6). Do not block these ducts when cooking in the oven—it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burner be uninterrupted. Avoid touching the vent openings or nearby surfaces during oven or broiler operat[...]

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    Automatic Oven Timer Caution: Never let food sit in the Function Error Tone (series of The oven timer will automatically oven for more than 4 hours before very rapid beeps, l/8-second on, start and stop your oven cooking or cooking starts. Room temperature l/4-second off.): display will show a self-cleaning operation for you. is ideal for the growt[...]

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    Baking How to Set Your Range for Baking 1. Position the shelf or shelves in the oven. If cooking on two shelves at the same time, place shelves on alternate shelf supports and stagger food on them. 2. Close oven door. 3. Push the BAKE button and turn the SET knob until desired temperature is displayed. If preheating is desired, do not put food in t[...]

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    Baking Guide 1. Preheating is very important Preheating is not necessary when 3. Dark or non-shiny finishes and when using temperatures below roasting or for long-time cooking glass cookware generally absorb 225T. and when baking foods such of whole meals. heat, which may result in dry, crisp as biscuits, cookies, cak& and other 2. Aluminum pan[...]

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    Roasting Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should below and steady, keep spattering to a minimum. When roasting, it is not necessary to sear, baste, cover or add water to your meat. Roasting is easy, just follow these steps: Step 1: Position oven shelf at seco[...]

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    Broiling Broiling Tips - Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food. Your range is designed for waist-high broiling. A specially designed broiler pan and rack allows dripping fat to drain away from the foods and be kept away from the high heat of the gas flame. The oven door should be closed during broiling. How to Broil 1. Ifmeath[...]

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    Care and Cleaning (See Cleaning Guide on page 23.) 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 OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PMT OF THE RANGE. Control Panel It’s a good ide[...]

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    Range 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 I I routinely, especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes. Burners lifl out for cleaning, Note: A screw holds each of the To remove burners: 1. Grasp burner head and tilt it[...]

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    Care and Cleani~(minUed) Burner Grates Porcelain enamel burner grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers. Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. Dry the grates with a cloth—don’t put them back on the range wet. When replacing the grates, be sure they’re positioned securely over the burners. To get r[...]

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    Oven Shelves You may clean the shelves with a mild abrasive cleanser following manufacturer’s directions. Afier cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a dry cloth. To remove heavy, burned-on soil, you may use soapy metal pads, following manufacturer’s directions. After scrubbing, wash with soapy water, rinse and dry. Broiler [...]

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    Care and Cleaning (continu~) Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven Programmed Cleaning Time: 3% hours Prepare the Oven Before Setting the Controls The range must be completely cool in order to set the self-clean cycle. Step 1: Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven. (Oven shelves may be left in oven. Note:[...]

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    Set the Oven for Cleaning The range must be completely cool in order to set the self-clean cycle. 1. Push the CLEAN button. 2. Turn SET knob in the clockwise direction about l/2 turn. The display will show “3:30? The words “CLEAN TIME” will be displayed on the left. Within 20 minutes, the words “CLEAN LOCK” will be displayed on the right.[...]

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    Care and Cleaning Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven (mtinuexi) Questions and Answers Q. If my oven clock is not working, can I still self-clean my oven? A. No. Your Electronic Controls use the range clock to help start and stop your self-cleaning cycle. Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part of my self-cleaning oven? A. No cleaners or coa[...]

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    Cleaning Guide N~E: Let range/oven parts cool before touching or handling. — PART MATERIALS ‘lK) USE GENERAL DIRECTIONS Broiler Pan and Rack ● Soap and Water ● Soap-Filled Scouring Pad ● Plastic Scouring Pad ● Dishwasher-Safe ● Mild Soap and Water ● Damp Cloth ● Paper Towel c Soap and Water ● Soap and Water Drain tit and cool pa[...]

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    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 the oven. The shutter for the bottom burner is near the back wall behind the storage drawer. To [...]

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    Oven Thermostat Adjustment The temperature in your new range has been set correctly at the factory, so be sure to follow the recipe temperatures and times the first few times you bake in your new oven. If you think the oven should be hotter or cooler, you can adjust it yourself. To decide how much to change the temperature, set the oven temperature[...]

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    PROBLEM I POSSIBLECAUSEAND/ORWHATToDO ?QPWRNERS s Ma% sure the electrical plug is pluggedinto a he, properly grounded power outlet. DO NOT LIGHT *Gas mpplynotemmected or lmtturmed on. * Chdcfbrpotwmautage. ● Pan sitting on btmter grate rriay bepartially bloekingthefree air fiowrieeded for combnstiun. @muve pan and try agaiq. ● Mwnerlmle$ onskle[...]

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    Range Toe Space Filler Instructions for Countertop Heights up to 38” — The range height must be adjusted to the countertop height. For countertop heights greater than 37’ additional steps may need to be taken as detailed below. When the range is elevated to its maximum height, there is a large space between the bottom of the range and the fl[...]

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    Anti-Tip Device Installation Instructions for Kit No. 045 (344119) WARNING ● ALL RANGES CAN TIP ● INJURY COULD RESULT ● INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICE PACKED WITH RANGE ● SEE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Before placing range in the counter, notice the location of the stability bracket which is already attached to the back of the range. Long Screw / Bracket [...]

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    Wdll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call–toll-free! GEAnswer Centep 8/ll162ti2171117 In-Home Repair Service 81M-GExAREs (8W432-2737) AGE consumer service professional -. will provide expert repair service, s[...]

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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, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the range that fails becau[...]