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GE Consumer Service Training TECHNICAL SERVICE GUIDE NEW 30" XL44™ SERIES RANGES FEATURING COOKING MODEL SERIES: JGBP90 JGBP86 JGBP85 JGBP79 JGBP35 JGBP30 JGBP26 PUB # 31-9008...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The information in this service guide is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate backgrounds electrical, electronic mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury and property damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for the interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in connection with it's use.
Table of Contents About This Service Guide Outstanding New Features New Features / Design Features and Specifications Cook Top / Surface Burners 11-12 Conversion & Orifice information Control Panel Access ERC III Special Features 14-15 ™ True Temp Design ERC On-Board Diagnostics 17-18 Lock Motor Circuit &...
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"V" line, XL44™ series 31-1465 Carbon monoxide measurements XL44 ™ LEANING EALED URNERS GE Profile™ JGBP85BEA Black on black Scratch-resistant glass backguard QuickSet V oven controls with digipad entry; auto oven shut-off with override; start pad; delay clean option; and self-clean cool...
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And GE makes it so easy. Simply choose the burner and heat level best suited to the cooking—Maximum output, Precise simmer, or virtually any point in between.
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, GE T ™ OMES CCURACY IGHT O M P A R I S O N O F V E N E M P E R A T U R E A R I A T I O N Baking -10°...
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PPETITE THE LARGEST USABLE OVEN CAPACITY IN 30" FREE-STANDING MODELS* There's more oven space inside the GE 30" free-standing gas range—room for an entree and four casseroles, with space to spare. For baking, you have the flexibility of using as many as six racks, or as few as you wish. QuickSet touchpad controls make it easy to set the oven temperature and baking or broiling time.
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THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IS THE STRIKING DESIGN. A bold, geometric pattern tops off this GE gas range, but there's more to the cooktop than its beauty. The big story here is convenience. The cast-iron platform, made up of two interlocking grates, provides a flat surface for cooking and meal preparation.
Burner configurations vary by model and brand. See charts on pages 8 and 9 for specific model features and L.P. 11" to 14" W.C.P. 10" W.C.P. specifications GE Profile ™ Precise Simmer Burner with Two Maximum Output Largest Useable Oven Digipad entry provides...
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36 ± 1/4 grate to hold a round-bottom wok. JGBP30BEA/WEA/AEA 46 -1/2 26-1/4 46 -3/8 36 ± 1/4 All GE ranges are equipped JGBP28BEA 46 -1/2 26-1/4 46 -3/8 36 ± 1/4 with an Anti-Tip device. Installation Information: Before installing, consult installation...
COOK TOP / SURFACE BURNERS TO RAISE OR REMOVE COOK TOP Remove 4 burner caps and 4 burner heads Remove 4 electrodes (pull up on the electrode while gently rotating at the same time) & disconnect electrode leads. Remove (12) T-15 torx screws which mount the orifice holders to the cook top Disengage the 2 front clips using a flat screw driver and gently raise the top high enough for the prop rods to hold it upright.
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CONVERSION TO LP (PROPANE) GAS Convert Regulator - Regulator is located in the lower, left hand rear corner of the range as viewed from the front. Depending on the model, remove the storage drawer, broiler drawer or false panel to access the regulator. Some Gas Valve (Safety Valve) models with a broiler drawer will have a metal cover over...
CONVERSION & ORIFICES INFORMATION BAKE BURNER ADJUSTMENTS BROIL BURNER Loosen ADJUSTMENTS Air Adjustment Shutter Air Adjustment Shutter Loosen Open the bake and broil air shutter adjustments as far as possible and adjust later if necessary. Beneath the bake and broil burner orifice hoods are LP orifice needles. To convert to L.P. tighten the orifice hoods against the orifice needle until the hoods are snug (2-2½...
CONTROL PANEL ACCESS FLIP PANEL UP TO ACCESS TO REMOVE CONTROL PANEL FLUORESCENT LIGHT Grasp the light panel cover at the rear, where it is hinged to the control panel. Lift upward at the rear, just far enough to insert HINGED ON a small, thin bladed screw driver between BACK SIDE...
ERC III SPECIAL FEATURES The "SPECIAL FEATURE" modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day clock. These special features remain in the ERC's memory until you or the consumer change them. When the display shows your choice press the START pad.
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ERC III SPECIAL FEATURES COOK AND HOLD The cook and hold feature keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after the cooking function is finished. To activate this feature, follow the steps TONES AT THE END OF A TIMED CYCLE below: At the end of a timed cycle, 3 short beeps will sound Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads...
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, THE MOST ACCURATE OVEN IN AMERICA! EMP™ The guesswork is gone. The temperamental oven is a thing of the past. GE's exclusive TrueTemp ™ system manages and maintains the oven temperature you select. It's more accurate than any other leading brand.
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ERC FAULT CODE MEMORY TEST ERC FAULT CODE MEMORY DISPLAY Have you ever run a service call and been told by the consumer that their range displayed an "F" fault code and when you arrive the fault is gone (cleared by the consumer) and the consumer can not remember what the code was? TrueTemp Well there is now a way to "recall"...
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ERC DIAGNOSTIC TESTS ERC ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TESTS This test allows the Technician to energize the bake and bro il relays (listen for A click), use the ovens onboard temperature sensing and control system to measure oven temperature TrueTemp (sensor, connector and ERC diagnosis) and lastly it allows you to test keypanel input responses.
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LOCK MOTOR CIRCUIT LOCK MOTOR CYCLE TEST - The lock motor UNLOCKED POSITION cycle test allows you to run the latch assembly through Rear switch contacts open one complete cycle of operation, testing motor DELAY BAKE CLEAN START CLOCK CLEAN Front switch contacts closed BROIL LOCKED...
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FOR ELECTRICAL RATING COLOR SYMBOL SEE RATING PLATE WHITE ORANGE FLUOR LT GREEN YELLOW VIOLET BLUE GRAY RF SW RR SW LF SW LR SW STARTER LEFT IGNITER RIGHT IGNITER SPARK OV LT MODULE REAR LATCH SWITCH * CLOSED when door is LOCKED RK SW * OPEN when door is UNLOCKED PLUNGER...
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JGBP85BEA STRIP CIRCUITS Oven Light Circuit Shown with Oven Light On OV LT RK SW RELAY CONTACT OPERATION TEST Voltage Voltage Relay Terminals in Mode in Off Bake BA to N 120 VAC 0 VAC Flourecent Light Circuit in Bake in Off Broil BR to N...
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JGBP85BEA DIAGNOSTIC INFO FAILURE CODES - "F" CODES IMPORTANT NOTE: While the information listed on this page is specific to one model, it reflects the type Failure Meaning Suspect / Check Code of information available on most mini-manuals enclosed with each product. Always consult the mini-manual for model specific information.
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FOR ELECTRICAL RATING SEE RATING PLATE RF SW RR SW LF SW LR SW RIGHT IGNITER LEFT IGNITER SPARK OV LT MODULE RK SW CONTROL VALVE COLOR SYMBOL BROIL GLOWBAR WHITE ORANGE GREEN CONTROL YELLOW VALVE VIOLET BAKE BLUE GLOWBAR GRAY OVEN TEMP SENSOR 1100W at 75°F.
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JGBP30BEA STRIP CIRCUITS BROIL BAKE RELAY RELAY COLOR SYMBOL WHITE BAKE BROIL ORANGE NEUTRAL GREEN YELLOW VIOLET BLUE Oven Light show in ON position GRAY Oven Light Circuit OV LT RK SW RF Switch Shown ON Igniter Circuits RF SW RR SW LF SW LR SW...
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Illustrated Parts Breakdown JGBP85BEA – 25 –...
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Illustrated Parts Breakdown JGBP85BEA – 26 –...
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Illustrated Parts Breakdown JGBP85BEA – 27 –...
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Illustrated Parts Breakdown JGBP85BEA – 28 –...
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG MODEL JGBP85BEA1BB PART NUM. DESCRIPTION PART NUM. DESCRIPTION 49-8856 MANUAL-USE & CARE 125 WB32K10001 PAN UNIT RT (BLACK) 31-20639 MANUAL-MINI/ELEC. DIAG. 137 WB34K10005 HOOD LAMP (BLK) WB02K0020 BRACKET ASM ANTI-TIP 138 WB08K0006 SOCKET FLUORESCENT LAM WB03K10043 KNOB-TOP BURNERS (BLK) 139 WB08K0003 BALLAST WB28K10031...
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG MODEL JGBP85BEA1BB PART NUM. DESCRIPTION PART NUM. DESCRIPTION 257 WB38K10001 VENT ASM 400 WB34K5196 WINDOW SPACER - LG 258 WB38K0002 BRACE VENT 444 WB28K0061 ELBOW 90 DEGREES 259 WB39K10003 RAIL CHASSIS RIGHT 700 WB02K0034 CLIP VENT 259 WB39K10004 RAIL CHASSIS LEFT 702 WB01K0024 WASHER (FELT)
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Glow Bar Not Glow Bar Glowing - No Glows But No Bake Ignition Norton Check for AC Turn unit into Shut gas supply off to the supply voltage to Is Display lit? BAKE range. Turn oven into BAKE cycle. Check amperage of ignitor circuit with a clamp on amp Carborundum meter...
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Its remarkable history encompasses vision, determination and a well-earned reputation for quality. For over 100 years, GE has been the source of premier products, many of them “firsts” in the industry. Some notable technological developments and range introductions include:...