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GE JGBP31 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

GE JGBP31 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Safety Instructions
. . . . . . .2-7
Operating Instructions
Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Clock and Timer . . . . . . .15, 16
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-31
Baking and Roasting . . . . . .13
Broiling, Broiling Guide . . .14
Oven Control . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Power Outage . . . . . . . .12, 16
Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Sabbath Feature . . . . . . .19, 20
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .22, 23
Special Features . . . . . . . . . .18
Timed Baking
and Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Surface Cooking . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Warming Drawer . . . . . . .22, 23
Burner Assembly . . . . . . .26-28
Burner Grates . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Control Panel and Knobs . . .32
Cooktop Surface . . . . . . . . . .29
Door Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Kick Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Lift-up Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . .32
Oven Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Oven Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .24, 25
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Stainless Steel Surfaces . . . . .29
Storage Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Warming Drawer . . . . . . . . . .31
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #______________________
Serial # ______________________
You can find them on a label on
the front of the range behind the
or kick panel.
ge.com
. . . . . . . . . . .34-45
Air Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . .37, 45
Checking Burner Ignition . . .43
Connecting the Range
to Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-41
Dimensions and Clearances .36
Leveling the Range . . . . . . . .44
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-49
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Consumer
Support . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Product Registration . . . .51, 52
Warranty for Customers
in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Warranty for Customers
in the U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Clock and Timer ..15, 16 Checking Burner Ignition . . .43 Oven ....10–31 Connecting the Range Baking and Roasting ..13 to Gas .

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, 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. ®...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    National Electrical Code. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. ge.com...
  • Page 4 Be careful when reaching for items stored in cabinets over the range. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfaces and may cause severe burns. ■ Do not store flammable materials in an oven, a range storage drawer, a warming drawer or near a cooktop.

  • Page 5: Surface Burners

    ■ Always turn the surface burner controls off before removing cookware. ■ Do not lift the cooktop on sealed burner models. Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper operation of the range. ge.com...

  • Page 6: Oven

    INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness. OVEN Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape can cause burns to hands, face and eyes. ■...

  • Page 7: Electric Warming Drawer

    ■ If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it serviced by a qualified technician. ■ Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial...

  • Page 8: Using The Gas Surface Burners

    Using the gas surface burners. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Before Lighting a Gas Burner ■ Drip pans are supplied with your range; they should be used at all times. ■ Make sure all burners are in place. ■...
  • Page 9 Glass conducts heat very slowly. Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for either surface or oven cooking. It conducts heat very slowly and cools very slowly. Check cookware manufacturer’s directions to be sure it can be used on gas ranges.

  • Page 10: Using The Oven Controls

    If “F– and a number or letter” flash in the display and the oven control signals, this indicates a function error code. If your oven was set for a timed oven operation and a power outage occurred, the clock and all programmed functions must be reset.
  • Page 11 Cooking Time or Start Time functions. Oven Light On/Off Pad Touch this pad to turn the oven light on or off. – Pad Short taps to this pad will decrease the time or temperature by small amounts. Touch and hold the pad to decrease the time or temperature by larger amounts.

  • Page 12: Using The Oven

    Using the oven. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin… The shelves have stop-locks, so that when placed correctly on the shelf supports (A through E), they will stop before coming completely out, and will not tilt.

  • Page 13: Aluminum Foil

    Do not lock the oven door with the latch during baking or roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting Your oven is not designed for open-door cooking. NOTE: On models with an OVEN TEMP knob, turn it to the desired temperature.

  • Page 14: Broiling Guide

    Using the oven. 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 to BROIL.

  • Page 15: Clock And Timer

    Not all features are on all models. 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 delayed cooking or a delayed self-cleaning cycle.

  • Page 16: Clock And Timer

    Using the clock and timer. Not all features are on all models. To Reset the Timer If the display is still showing the time remaining, you may change it by touching the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad, then touch the + or – pads until the time you want appears in the display.
  • Page 17 Using the timed baking and roasting features. 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 18: Special Features

    12 Hour Shut-Off With this feature, should you forget and leave the oven on, the control will automatically turn off the oven after 12 hours during baking functions or after 3 hours during a broil function.

  • Page 19: Using The Sabbath Feature

    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. The bulb may be removed. See the Oven Light Replacement section. On models with a light switch on the control panel, the oven light may be turned on and left on.
  • Page 20 Features section for an explanation of the 12 Hour Shut-Off feature. Touch the Start/On pad. NOTE: If a power outage occurred while the oven was in Sabbath, the oven will automatically turn off and stay off even when the power returns. The oven control must...
  • Page 21 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 22: Warming Drawer

    Using the warming drawer. Control Knob Push and turn the control knob to any desired setting. NOTE: The warming drawer should not be used during a self-clean cycle. Lo ......Pies Medium (midposition on the knob) .Casseroles Hi .
  • Page 23 Lo . ■ Use only heat-safe dishes. ■ If you want to heat fine china, please check with the manufacturer of the dishes for their maximum heat tolerance. ge.com Food Type Control Setting Bacon Breads Medium Casserole Medium...

  • Page 24: Using The Self-Cleaning Oven

    Using the self-cleaning oven. 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 venting your kitchen with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
  • Page 25 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 control to delay-start the oven, clean for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically.

  • Page 26: Care And Cleaning

    Before putting the surface burner back, shake out excess water and then dry it thoroughly by setting it in a warm oven for 30 minutes. Then place it back in the range, making sure it is properly seated and level.
  • Page 27 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. ge.com...
  • Page 28 After cleaning Before putting the burner caps and heads back, shake out excess water and then dry them thoroughly by setting in a warm oven for 30 minutes. NOTE: Do not use steel wool or scouring powders to clean the burners.

  • Page 29: Burner Grates

    You will notice this sooner with lighter color grates. NOTE: Do not clean the grates in a self-cleaning oven. NOTE: Do not store flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop. Do not store or...
  • Page 30 Care and cleaning of the range. 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.

  • Page 31: Kick Panel

    Press the left rail release up and press the right rail release down, while pulling the drawer forward and free. ge.com To remove storage drawer: Pull drawer straight out until it stops. Tilt the front of the drawer up and free of the range.

  • Page 32: Lift-Up Cooktop

    Lower Control Panel (Front Manifold Panel) and Knobs It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use of the oven. Use a damp cloth to clean or rinse. For cleaning, use mild soap and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water.

  • Page 33: Oven Light Replacement

    If the shelves ever become hard to slide, wipe the shelf edges or oven shelf supports with vegetable oil. NOTE: Take the shelves out of the oven before you begin the self-clean cycle or they may discolor. Do not touch hot bulb with a wet Before replacing your cloth.

  • Page 34: For Your Safety

    Installation Instructions Range If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: • This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter. • When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they shall be the T-handle type.

  • Page 35: Installation Instructions

    CAUTION – Do not attempt to operate the oven of this range during a power failure (Electric Ignition models only). ■ Have your range installed by a qualified installer. ■ Your range must be electrically grounded in...
  • Page 36 Installation Instructions DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces. 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.

  • Page 37: Anti-Tip Device

    Explosions or fires could result. ■ Do not use oven for a storage area. Items stored in the oven can ignite. ■ Do not let cooking grease or other flammable...

  • Page 38: Gas Supply

    Installation Instructions 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 (propane or butane), 10″ of water column. Make sure you are supplying your range with the type of gas for which it is designed.
  • Page 39 Installation Instructions GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS This area allows for flush range installation with through-the-wall connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve and rear wall 120V outlet. Shortest connection from hard pipe stub location to range hookup. This area allows for flush range installation with through-the-floor connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve.
  • Page 40 Installation Instructions FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS Gas Flow into Range 45° Elbow Nipple Union Pressure regulator Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve. (for models equipped with Sealed Burners) Pressure regulator Adapter Installer: Inform the consumer of the 1/2″...
  • Page 41 Installation Instructions FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP Pressure regulator Manifold pipe Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve. RIGID PIPE HOOKUP (for models equipped with Standard Twin Burners) Pressure regulator Manifold pipe Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve.

  • Page 42: Electrical Connections

    Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Electrical Requirements 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse. Extension Cord Cautions Because of potential safety hazards associated with certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord.

  • Page 43: Seal The Openings

    Gas will not flow unless the glow bar is hot. If the oven is in use when a power outage occurs, the burner will shut off and cannot be re-lit until power is restored.

  • Page 44: Leveling The Range

    A. Remove the screws holding down rear of the oven bottom. B. Grasp the oven bottom at finger slots on each side. C. Lift the rear of the oven bottom enough to clear the lip of the range frame, push it back, and then pull it up and out.
  • Page 45 Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE WARNING! ■ If the Anti-Tip Device supplied with the range does not fit this application, use the Anti-Tip Device WB02k10020. ■ 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 on an open door.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting Tips

    • If range is connected to LP gas, contact the person who installed your range or made the conversion. • To check the oven gas shut-off valve on sealed burner models, remove the warming drawer, storage drawer or kick panel (see the Care and cleaning of the range section) and look for the gas shut-off lever at the back of the range.
  • Page 47 • See the Using the oven section. • See the Using the oven section. • See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! section. • See the Using the clock and timer section. • See the Care and cleaning of the range section.
  • Page 48 OVEN TEMP knob was set to CLEAN . Self clean light (on A power interruption occurred. •Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF and move the latch some models) blinks during self clean cycle “Door” appears in the...
  • Page 49 • The Bake and Broil Hi/Lo pads must be touched at the same time and held for 3 seconds. • Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset it by touching the Clear/Off pad, setting the clock and resetting any cooking function.
  • Page 50 Notes.
  • Page 51 You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs. Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at for more information. *All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.

  • Page 52: Model Number

    Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA’s carefully selected partners. FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS. For information about GEA’s privacy and data usage policy, go to ge.com and click on “Privacy Policy” or call 800.626.2224. Read your Owner’s Manual carefully.

  • Page 53: Accessories

    Accessories. Looking For Something More? You can find these accessories and many more at ge.com, or call 800.626.2002 (during normal business hours). Have your model number ready. Drip Pans Oven Shelves Tired of discolored shelves? Wishing you had extra-heavy-duty oven shelves? GE’s innovative, self-cleanable porcelain-coated oven shelves!
  • Page 54 This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service Location for service.
  • Page 55 GE Gas Range Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centres or an authorized Customer Care call 1.800.561.3344. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for service. For The Period Of: Mabe Will Replace: One Year Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.

  • Page 56: Consumer Support

    In Canada, please consult your yellow pages for your local Mabe number. Contact Us 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, GE Appliances, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225.

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