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GE JGBP36 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

GE JGBP36 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Safety Instructions ...... 2-7
Operating Instructions
Aluminum Foil ................
15
Clock and Timer ...........
17, 18
Oven ......................
12-25
Baking and Roasting
........
15
Broiling, Broiling Guide .......
16
Oven Control .............
12, 13
Power Outage
...........
14, 18
Preheating ...................
15
Sabbath Feature .........
21, 22
Self-Cleaning .............
24, 25
Special Features .............
20
Thermostat Adjustment
..... 23
Timed Baking
and Roasting ................
19
Surface Cooking .............
8, 9
Griddle ...................
10, 11
Care and Cleaning
Burner Assembly ..........
27-29
Burner Grates .................
29
Control Panel and Knobs ..... 32
Cooktop Surface ..............
29
Door Removal .................
30
Griddle ........................
26
Kick Panel .....................
31
Oven Bottom
.................
30
Oven Light Replacement ...... 33
Oven Vents ...................
32
Self-Cleaning ..............
24, 25
Racks .........................
33
Stainless Steel Surfaces .......
29
Storage Drawer ...............
31
Installation
Instructions
............ 34-45
Air Adjustment
................
44
Anti-Tip Device ............
37, 45
Checking Burner Ignition ...... 4:3
Connecting the Range
to Gas ....................
:38-40
Dimensions and Clearances . .:36
Electrical Connections ..... 41, 42
Leveling the Range ...........
44
Location
......................
:37
LP .............................
45
Troubleshooting
Tips ......................
46-49
Accessories
................
5o
Consumer Support
Consumer
Support ..............
Back Cover
Ownership
Registration
for Customers
in
Canada onlg
...........
51, 52
Warrantg for Customers
in Canada .....................
55
Warrantg for Customers
in the U.S.A...................
54
JGBP36
JGBP86
JGBP87
RGB735
RGB740
RGB745
RGB746
RGB790
In Canada contact us at:
www.GEAppliances.ca
Write the model and serial
numbers
here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label on
the front of the range behind the
storage drawer or kick panel.
183D5580P243
49-85161
OI-09JR

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    GEAppliances.com Installation Safety Instructions ..2-7 Instructions .... 34-45 Operating Instructions Air Adjustment ....Aluminum Foil ....Anti-Tip Device .... 37, 45 JGBP36 Clock and Timer ... 17, 18 Checking Burner Ignition ..4:3 Oven ...... 12-25 JGBP86 Connecting the Range to Gas ....
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For _lour safet_l, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life, WARNING: If the information in this manual...
  • Page 3 GEAppliances.com WARNING! 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 birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. Gas appfiances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Neverwear loose fitting or hanging garments Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path while using the appliance. Becareful when and out of drafty locations to prevent poor air circulation. reaching for items stored in cabinets over the range.
  • Page 5 GEAppliances.com WARNING! SURFACEBURNERS Use proper pan size-avoid pans that are unstable or easfl_l tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. To avoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large enough to contain the food properly. This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations food, since heavy spattering or spillovers left on range can ignite.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. COOK MEATAND POULTRY THOROUGHLY... Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of160°F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of l80°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodbome illness.
  • Page 7 GEAppliances.com SELF-CLEANING OVEN Be sure to wipe off excess spillage before If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, self-cleaning operation. turn the oven off and disconnect the power supplg. Have it serviced bg a qualified Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the technician. racks, anLI broiler pan, grid and other cookware.
  • Page 8 Using the gas surface burners. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Before Lighting a Gas Burner After Lighting a Gas Burner Make sure all burners are in place. Do not operate the burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the Make sure all grates on the range are grate.
  • Page 9 GEAppliances.com Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is Glass: There are two types of glass recommended because it heats quickly cookware-those for oven use only and those and evenly. Host foods brown evenly in an for top-of-range cooking (saucepans,coffee aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with tight- and teapots).
  • Page 10 Using the griddle, ion models) some Your non-stick coated griddle provides NOTE:Yourgriddle wi!! discolor over time as it becomesseasoned with use. an extra-large cooking surface for meats, pancakes or other food usuallg prepared in a frging pan or skillet. How to Insert the Griddle _I,CAUTION: place and remove...
  • Page 11 GEAppliances.com Using the Griddle Most griddled foods require cooking on a IMPORTANTNOTES: preheated surface. Preheat griddle according Avoid cooking extremelg greasg foods and to the guide below, then switch to the desired be carefu! of greasespil!-over while cooking. cook setting. _, Do not use oil on the griddle for extended lengths of time.
  • Page 12 Using the oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. T:. cont:s %0 °0jc- ,a LTim k2 ..L) On/Off (0re, 0 OvenControl,Clockand TimerFeaturesand Settings (onsomemodels) Kitchen Timer On/Off Pad ake/Temp Recall Pad Touch this pad to select the bake function. Touch this pad to select the timer feature.
  • Page 13 GEAppliances.com Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings Ion s omemode sI Automatic Oven Light (on some models) lear/OffPad This lights anytime the oven has been Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven operations ¢n programmed using the Cooking Time or Start except the clock and timer.
  • Page 14 Using the oven. To avoid possible bums, place the racks in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin... The racks have stop-locks, so that when To remove e reck, pull it toward gou, tilt the placed correctlg on the rack supports front end up and pull it out.

  • Page 15: Aluminum Foil

    GEAppliances.com If your model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch during baking or roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning onlg. to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting Your oven is not designedfor open-door Tgpe of Food Rack Position cooking.
  • Page 16 Using the oven. If your model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch during broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. How to Set the Oven for Broiling NOTE: On models with an Oven Temp knob, turn it Touch the Start/On pad.
  • Page 17 Using the clock and timer. GEAppliances.com Not all features are on all models. To Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time of Touch the Start!On pad until the time of dag for the automatic oven timing functions dag shows in the displag.

  • Page 18: Power Outage

    Using the clock and timer, ion some mode/sJ Not all features are on all models. To Reset the Timer If the display is still showing the time If the remaining time is not in the display remaining, you may change it by touching (clock, start time or cooking time are in the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad, then touch the the display), recall the remaining time by...

  • Page 19: Self-Cleaning

    Using the timed baking and masting features, ion some m ode sI GEAppliances.com If Four model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. NOTE: Foods that spoil easily-such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork-should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking.
  • Page 20 Special features of your oven control. Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and how you may activate them. The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain in the control's memory until the steps are repeated.
  • Page 21 "'-using the Sabbath Feature. (on s ome mode/sJ (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidags) GEAppliances.com The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling, self-cleaning Delay Start cooking. NOTE; The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed.
  • Page 22 "'-using t he Sabbath Feature.(on s ome mode sJ (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) to Exit the Sabbath Feature Tap the Clock pad until On or Offappears in Touch the Clear/Offpad. the displau. On indicates that the oven will If the oven is cooking, wait for a random automaticallu turn off after 12 hours.
  • Page 23 Adjust the oven thermostat--Do it yourselfl OEApplia,ces.com You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself.
  • Page 24 Using the self-cleaning oven. If your model has a door latch, never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism. The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. Before a Clean Cycle For the first self-clean cycle, we recommend Do not clean the gasket.
  • Page 25 GEAppliances.com The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. How to Delay the Start of Cleaning ® you can set the oven contro! to ddabl-start the Change the Start Time by touching the + or - r-self pads.

  • Page 26: Griddle

    Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. WARNING: your range removed for c lean ng, servicing orany reason, be sure the anti-tip device is re-engaged properlg when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injurbt.
  • Page 27 GEAppliances com Sealed Burner Assemblies Turn all controls Offbefore removing the ^_CAUTION: Do n ot o perate the burner parts. cooktop without a!! burner parts and grates The round side burner caps and burner heads in place. can be lifted off, making them easg to clean. The electrodes are not removable.
  • Page 28 Care and cleaning of the range. Burner Caps and Heads Beforeremoving the burner caps and heads, Replacement remember their size and location.Replacethem in Replace burnerheadsoverthe electrodes on the some locationafter cleaning. the cooktop,andthen replacethe burnercaps NOTE: Donot usesteelwoolor scouring powders onto the burnerheads, i n the correctlocations to cleantheburnerparts.

  • Page 29: Burner Grates

    GEAppliances.com Burner Grates Your range has three professional-stgle Do not operate a burner for an extended double grates. These grates are position- period of time without cookware on the grate. specific. Formaximum stability, these grates The finish on the grate mag chip without cookware to absorb the heat.

  • Page 30: Oven Bottom

    Care and cleaning of the range. Lift-Off Oven Door Theoven door is removable, but it is heavy. The area outside the gasket can be You ma_jneed help removing and replacing cleaned with a soap-filled scouring pad. the door. To clean the outside of the door: To remove the door, open it a few inches to Use soap and water to thoroughlg clean the special stop position that will hold the...

  • Page 31: Model

    GEAppliances.com Removable Kick Panel Ion some modds/ The kick panel may be removed for cleaning under the range. To remove: Lift up the bottom of the panel slightlg to disengage the panel from the tabs at the base of the range. Pullthe bottom of the panel forward until the spring clips are released at the top of the panel.

  • Page 32: Storage Drawer Or Kick Panel

    Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Air Vents Never block the vents (air openings) of the Air openings are located at the rear of range. Theg provide the air inlet and outlet the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the that are necessarg for the range to operate oven door and at the bottom of the range, properlg with correct combustion.

  • Page 33: Oven Light Replacement

    GEAppliances.com Oven Racks Clean the racks with an abrasive cleanser or If the racks ever become hard to slide, wipe scouring pad. After cleaning, rinse the racks the rack edges or oven rack supports with with clean water and drg with a vegetable oil.
  • Page 34 Install tion Instructions ir?i Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit www.GEAppliances.ca FOR YOUR SAFETY In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: • Thisproduct must be installed bg a licensedplumber Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or or gas fitter.

  • Page 35: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions Avoid placing cabinets above the range. To reduce the WARNING! hazard caused bg reaching over the open flames of operating burners, install a ventilation hood over the INSTALLATION SAFETY range that projects forward at least 5" begond the front of the cabinets.

  • Page 36: Model

    Installation Instructions DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces. These dimensions must be met for safe use of gour range. The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening (see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations) mag be adjusted to meet specific requirements.

  • Page 37: Anti-Tip Device

    Installation Instructions WARNING! LOCATION ANTI-TIP DEVICE Do not locate the range where it mag be subject to strong drafts. Ang openings in the floor or wall behind the range should be sealed. Make sure the openings around the base of the range that supplg fresh air for combustion and ventilation are not obstructed carpeting or woodwork.
  • Page 38 Installation Instructions PROVIDE ADEQUATE CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS GAS SUPPLY Shut off the main gas supply valve before disconnecting the old range and leave it off until the new hookup has Your range isdesigned to operate at a pressureof 4" of been completed.
  • Page 39 Installation Instructions GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS This area allows for flush range installation with through-the-wall connectionof pipe stub/shut-offvalve and rearwall 120Voutlet. Shortestconnectionfrom hard pipe stub location to range hookup. This area allows for flush range installation with through-the-floor connectionof pipe stub/shut-off valve.
  • Page 40 Installation Instructions FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP Installer: Inform shut-off the consumer of valve 1/2" or 3/4"'_ the location of the Gaspipe gas shut-off valve. RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS Alternate Hookup Adapter 450 Elbow r'_'_'/l_ 90° Elbow 1"I Nipple Nipple _ NiXie JJ,_.

  • Page 41: Electrical Connections

    Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CON NECTIONS ELECTRICALCONNECTIONS (CONT.} Electrical Requirements A. Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Infrequently. 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded dedicated circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker or time An adapter may be used only on a 15-amp circuit. Do not delay fuse.

  • Page 42: Model

    Installation Instructions [_ ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.) r_ ASSEMBLE SURFACE BURNERS (CONT.) B. Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will There is one oval (center) head and cap assemblg be Disconnected Frequentlg. (on some models) and four side heads and caps. Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because On modelssoequipped: disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on...

  • Page 43: Model

    Installation Instructions CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS The oven is designed to operate quietly and automatically. To operate the oven, press the Bake pad and then press the Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be number pads until 350 °...
  • Page 44 Installation Instructions ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER i-_ ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY NECESSARY (CONT.) Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames. To remove the oven bottom: A.
  • Page 45 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE (CONT.) WARNING! Wallboard Backof range II Range must be secured with an approved Anti-Tip device. Unless properly installed, the range could be tipped by you or a child standing, sitting or leaning Wood screw on an open door.

  • Page 46: Troubleshootingtips

    Before gou call for service... TroubleshootingTips Savetime and moneg! Reviewthe charts on the following pages first and gou mag not need to call for service. Possible Causes What To Do Top burners do not light • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properlg Plug on range is not compJetelg inserted in the electrical outlet.
  • Page 47 GEAppliances.com Possible Causes What To Do Food does not bake Oven controls improperlg set. Seethe Using the oven section. or roast propeflg Seethe Using the oven section. Rack position is incorrect. Incorrect cookware or cookware Seethe Using the oven section. of improper size being used.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Before gou call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Possible Causes What To Do Excessivesmoking Excessive soil. • Touch the Clear/Off pad. Oven door will not open Oven too hot. * Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature. after a clean cgcle Oven not clean after Oven controls not properly set.

  • Page 49: Clock And Timer

    GEAppliances.com Possible Causes What To Do Displag goes blank A fuse in gour home mag be • Replacethe fuse or reset the circuit breaker. blown or the circuit breaker tripped. The clock is turned off so that it • Seethe Using the clock and timer section. does not show in the displag.

  • Page 50: Accessories

    Oven Racks LightBulbs Knobs Tired of discolored racks? Wishing you had extra-heavy-duty oven racks? NOW AVAILABLE for gour range: GE's innovative, self-cleanable porcelain-coated oven racksJ ,, Heavy Duty ,, Durable ,, Able to be cleaned in a self<leaning oven Visit GEAppliunces.com...

  • Page 51: Instructions

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  • Page 52: Instructions

    Veuillez e nregi_erv_e produit a findenouspermetb'e de Pleaseregisteryour product to enable usto contact you communiquer avecvous sijamais unavisdes6curit_ concemant in the remote event a safety nolJceis issued for this product and to allow for efficient communicaOonunderthe terms ceproduit 6 tait_mis etdecommuniquer facilement avec vousen ver_ devo_egararrde, silebesoin s'enfairsen_r.
  • Page 53 Notes. GEAppliances.com ¢b O" • #m O" ¢b "o "o...

  • Page 54: Consumer

    This warrants is extended to the original purchaser and ang succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service bg a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, Sou mag be responsible for a trip charge or Sou mag be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service Location for service.
  • Page 55 GE Gas Range Warranty. Canada) IFor customers in Staple Four receipt here. All warrants service provided bg our Factors Service Centres or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. To schedule Proof of the origina! purchase date is needed to obtain service service, visit us on-line at www.GEAppliances.ca,...

  • Page 56: Consumer Support

    Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Mabe service center, or call !.800.661.!616. Contact Us GEAppliances.corn In the U.S.: If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE,contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations GEAppliances,Appliance Park Louisville,KY40225 In Canada: www.GEAppliances.ca, or write to: Director, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc.

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