GE JGBC17 User Manual

XL44TMGas RangeUse and Care & Installation GuideSafety Instructions ... 2–5Anti-Tip Device ... 2, 3, 29, 3

When the timer is counting down, use the + and – padto change the remaining time, or press the TIMERON/OFF pad to stop the timer. The timer cannot bec

Before Using Your OvenBe sure you understand how to set the controls properly. Practice removingand replacing the shelves while the oven is cool. Read

USING YOUR OVEN (continued)Oven ShelvesThe shelves are designed with stop-locks so when placedcorrectly on the shelfsupports, they will stopbefore com

BAKINGYour oven temperature is controlled using the latesttechnology in oven control systems. It is recommendedthat you operate your new oven for a nu

14BAKING(continued)PreheatingPreheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheatmeans bringing the oven up to the specifiedtemperature before putting

BakingPies CakesFor best results, bake pies in dark, rough ordull pans to producea browner, crispercrust. Stagger thepies for most evenbrowning. Froze

16ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT—DO IT YOURSELF!You may find that your new oven cooks differentlythan the one it replaced. We recommend that youuse your n

ROASTINGRoasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat orpoultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven.Roasting temperatures, which should be low andste

18ROASTING(continued)Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with ameat thermometer?A. Checking the finished internal temperature at thecompletion of

BROILINGBroiling is cooking food by direct heat from above thefood. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled.Follow these directions to keep s

2HELP US HELP YOU…Read this guide carefully.It is intended to help you operate and maintain yournew range properly.Keep it handy for answers to your q

20BROILING GUIDEThe oven and broiler compartment doors must beclosed during broiling.• Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes withyour range.

CARE AND CLEANINGProper care and cleaning are important so your rangewill give you efficient and satisfactory service.Follow these directions carefull

CARE AND CLEANING(continued)Turn all controls OFF before removing the burner parts and drip pans (if so equipped).The burner grates, caps, burner head

Care and CleaningBurner GratesLift out when cool. Grates should be washedregularly and, of course,after spillovers. Washthem in hot, soapy water and r

CARE AND CLEANING(continued)Oven Light Bulb (on some models)The light bulb is located in the upper left corner (may vary) of the oven.Before replacing

Care and CleaningOven ShelvesClean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves withclean water and dry with

CARE AND CLEANING(continued)The oven door is removable but it is heavy. You mayneed help removing and replacing the door.To remove the door,open it a

27Care and CleaningSpecial Care of Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior (on some models)The special coating is a porous ceramic material,which is dark in

28INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSFOR YOUR SAFETYIf you smell gas:1. Open windows.2. Don’t touch electrical switches.3. Extinguish any open flame.4. Immediat

29• If cabinets are placed above the range, allow aminimum clearance of 30² between the cookingsurface and the bottom of unprotected cabinets.• If a 3

3Important Safety InstructionsIMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE• The California Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act requires the Governor of California

30INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS(continued)GENERAL• See Dimensions and Clearances in this sectionfor all rough-in and spacing dimensions. Thesedimensions m

31CONNECT THE RANGE TO GASShut off the main gas supply valve beforedisconnecting the old range and leave it off untilnew hook-up has been completed. D

32INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS(continued)Flexible Connector and Rigid Pipe Hookups forModels Equipped with Standard Twin BurnersCONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS

33ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (on some models) Electrical Requirements120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branchcircuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp c

34INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS(continued)Usage Situations where Appliance PowerCord will be Disconnected Frequently.Do not use an adapter plug in these s

35Adjust the Surface Burner Pilots if Necessary1. Raise the cooktop.2. Locate the pilot adjustment screw. It canbe accessed through the small hole nea

36INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS(continued)CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNERYour oven is designed to operate quietly andautomatically. To operate the oven, tur

37(continued next page)The flames for the top (broil) burner should besteady with approximately 1² blue cones and shouldnot extend out over the edges

38INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS(continued)The shutter for the oven burner is near the backwall of the oven and behind the broiler drawer. To remove the br

39For cement or concrete construction, you will need a 1/4² x 11⁄2² lag bolt and a 1/2² O.D.sleeve anchor, which are not provided. Drill the recommend

• CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TOCHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED INCABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THEBACKSPLASH OF A RANGE—CHILDRENCLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO

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43Before You Call for ServiceQUESTIONS?BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE…PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSETOP BURNERS DO NOT • Make sure electrical plug is plugged int

44BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE…(continued)PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSECLOCK DOES NOT WORK • Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power out

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Consumer Product Ownership RegistrationModel Number Serial NumberImportantMail Today!GE AppliancesGeneral Electric CompanyLouisville, Kentucky 40225Fi

47Consumer Services47GE offers, free of charge, abrochure to assist in planning abarrier-free kitchen for personswith limited mobility. Consumers with

WHAT IS COVEREDFULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTYFor one year from date of originalpurchase, we will provide, free ofcharge, parts and service labor inyour home t

• If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying,stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly.• Use a deep fat thermometer whenever po

6FEATURES OF YOUR RANGEFeatures and appearance vary.MASK FOR SHELVES10816181719201 3 4 5 67 911121314152

7Features of Your RangeFeature Index (Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) See page1 Backguard (on some models) —2 Surfac

Surface Burner ControlsKnobs that turn the surface burners on and off aremarked as to which burners they control. The twoknobs on the left control the

Top-of-Range CookwareAluminum: Medium-weight cookware isrecommended because it heats quickly and evenly.Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet