GE JGAS02EN, JGAS02PN, JMS02PN User Manual

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Problem Solver.

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consumer Services ...................36

Appliance

Imponant Phone Numbers .......................36

Model and Serial Number Location ...........2

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Do It

Yourself

Models:

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Gas

Safe* Instrudons....................2-5

Anti-Tip

Operating Instructions,

Aluminum Foil ............................5, 14, 16, 17

Features

Flooring/Leveling ...........................................6

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Sutiace

Care and Cleaning

Broiler Pan and
Burner

Coomp ..........................................................2 1

Door

@en'.~~orn.................................................22

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Ttps

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Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Broiling, Broiling

Oven Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Roasting,

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cooking .........................................8, 9

Control Settings ..........................................8

Electric Ignition .......................................8, 9

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Removal

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Roast;ng

Guide................l5, 16

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Rack..........................................22

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JGAS02EN

JMS02PN

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Read this book

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your
new range properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understmd something or need more help,

write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

Write

You’ll find the model and
on the range front frame near the broiler drawer.

These numbers are
Ownership Registration Card that came with your
range. Before sending in this card, please write these
numbers here:

Model Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your range.

dom

carefdy.

the model and serial numbers.

senrd

numbers on two labels

dso

on the Consumer Product

Setial

Number

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YOU

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you received a damaged

tiediately

the

you

contict the alder (or builder) that sold

range.

Save time and money. Before you

requ=t service...

Check the Problem Solver in
back of this book. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you

cm

correct yourself.

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To obtain service, see the

Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.

To obtain replacement parts, contact

G~otpoint

We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.

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—WHAT

Service Centers.

information in this

property damage,

persod tijury

not store or use gasotie or other
flammable vapors and
of this or any other

TO DO ~ YOU

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●

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not touch any

tight

Mquids

apptiance.

S~LL

any

apptie.

el~trid swikh;

use any phone in your btiding.

YOU

HRST, contact

serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve

NEXT, if you are
write dl the details-including
your phone number—to:

in the vicinity

~ED

Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

mand is

or

dmth.

SERWCE

the

people who

the

problem.

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not pleased,

not

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instructions.

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the fw department

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do not

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the gas

a fire or

you

mot mch

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qtiled Mer,

supptier.

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not resolved, write:

Major

20 North
Chicago, ~ 60606

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if your problem is still

Appliance Consumer

Action Panel

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e~losion

your gas

FOUOW

your gas

service

suppher

the gas

supptier, ~

must be performed

service agency or

may

from a

supptier’s

At

WORTW

●

The

Mornia

Enforcement Act

C~ornia to pubtishatist
the

state to cause
reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn
customers

●

Gas

apptim can muse

four

of tiese substances,

monotide,
primdy by the incomplete combustion

gas or

indicated

m~
thes6’subs~ces canbe
an

open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

formaldehyde and

LP hels,

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the Mer sbow

qe w

Mnecessary.

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grounded by a q-cd
with the

and service

gas range

S~TY

Safe

Brirddng

requires

canmr, birth

ofpotenthd

Properly

by

a bluish rather b a

incomplete combustion.

at-off

exposure to

vdveti

NO~CE

Water M

the

Governor of

of substances hownto

clef* or

minor

namely beme,

soog

caused

adjusted burners,

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@by vendng

you

fie

location of

how

and

pro~rly

Mer,

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instiers

ktructions. Any

shotid

be

perfomed o~y

or service *hrdcians.

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other

such

substanm.

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to

carbon

of

nati

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with

toshutit off

in

accordanm

adjustment

by

to

the

q-cd

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Be

the range

smoke damage

●

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q-cd
type of ~

Your range can be converted for use with either

type of gas. Seethe

W-G:

a ~dified
the
requirements of
Failure

setious

agency performing this work assumes

responsibtity

*After prolonged

~peram

#V~ti& @

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that

instil it -y

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W

pa-

before operating it

your range is

servim t-cian

(uati

These adjustments must be made by

serviee tihnician

manufactir’s

tofo~ow

injury or property damage. The

for

may

@til b

cannot

withstand such type of use, Never

mated*

shotid

the packing material

co-y
or.W)thatis to

btiation kstructions.

instructions and W codes and

the

authority

these instructions

the

conversion

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not

tihd

range

over

interior

are removed

to~vent * or

adjusted by a

or ●

~for

be

in accordance with

having

jurisdiction.

codd resdt in

~

and

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over

vinyl

kitchen carpeting.

tie

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ignite.

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used.

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grounding of the
personal
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Do

not use

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partofyourrange

recommended &

shodd

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out of

(onstanding@ot rnod~)
*tiom

~~

into a

not remove

bmthe

zttempt

be referred to a

plug.

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home electrid system it is yom

respomibfity and ~tigation

outiet repl*

must

be

electri@y @unded

the Ctian M=trical.

an extension

to

_

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q~ed tecMcian.

out of Mtien

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to

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round

about the

with a properly

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cord

with this

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to have

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in

Code.

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ay

servicing

tic pati

prevat pnot

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prev@nt8WidenM@pingof

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device

to tie

hstructions.)
in­care~y

Anti-Tip device
prevent
range out from the wd for any
the Anti-Tip device is engaged

range

Hit

tipping over if you
an open

and

tip

back

is

not

approved

wW. (SW kstiation

To

chd

if the device

engaged

tie range

therauge from

agtist

there is a possible risk of the range

door.

properly,

forward, The

shotid engage

tipping

the

wW.

or

a

c~d stan~

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~

the

~ti-~q

and

over. Hyoupdl

reaso~

when

@

is

@

the

make

you push the

sit or lean on

sw

3

●

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leave

where a range is

cordd

They

●

Do

not

door,

the

cordd

damage the range and even tip it over,

causing severe

●

Ut

burner

before

Mdren

●

Never wear loose

whtie wing

reaching for items

cooktop. H_le
brought

and

may

●

For

your safety, never use

we

e

wvering

cookie sheet or fiat tray.

can

pan

or, if

avdable, a muki-purpose

foam-type

* Do

not store

a range

s Do

not

gasotineor

in the

s Do

not let cooking grease ar other

materkds ac-tite h or

●

men coo- pork$

exacdy

and always

temper- of
the

remote

in

the meat, it

safe to eat

Mdren #one or

hot or

be seriously burned,

Uow

anyone to ebb, stand or hang on

brotierdrawer

perso~ ~~.

grab

and

tonctig

in contact witi

cause severe

them or leaving them where

can reaeh

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apptian%

them.

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stored

rnaterhd

burns.

unattended

in operatia

or range

other surfam cool

or

hanging

Be careti

in

Mbinets

codd be ignited if

tie or

hot oven

your apphce

or heating the

e Do not m

Never pickup
burner, then

pan

mmpletely

be put out by covering with baking

fix

extinguisher.

tible

brotier

drawer or near a

store

or

use combmtihle materkds$

other

victity of

fhunmablevapors

this or any other

room.

water on grease

ating

smotberfbuning

with

wefl-fitting HA

Haming -e

dry chemical or

rnaterkds

near the range.

follow thedirections

cook

the

meat

to an internal

at

least 170°F.

possibfity

that trichina may be pment

til

be

This assures M4

ki~ed

and the meat W be

top.

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garments

when

over

the

sti~~s

for

m.

pan. Turn off

p~. by

outside a

soda

in an

oven>

cooktop.

and

tiquids

app~anee.

tible

k

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ignition

rnodek)

pflot modek)

make sw the

●

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Mgh tie

and greasy

●

Adjust

the top

e~nd

beyond the edge of the cookware.

Excessive flame is

o

not

let

pot

holders come

~g

cookware. Do not use a towel orotherb@

cloth in place of a

●

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~

of

flmable

cookware hmdes toward the side or back of the
range without extending over adjacent burners.

●

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L~

position (on

electic

or the ~ position (on standing

when igniting top burners and

burnem

have ignited.

burners unattended at

settings.

spi~overs

Use O* dry pot

or damp potholders on hot surfaces

may

the

materials, and

Boilovercauses

that may catch on

burner

flame* so it does not

Wardous.

resuk

in burns from steam. Do

near open

pot

holder.

possibtity

of burns,

$pWge,

stiaee burner

smoking

fie.

holde-moist

flames when

ignition

turn

to 0~ before

removing the cookware.

“ CareMy wati foods

being fried at a high

flame setting.

●

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rangk

are necessary for
with

at.the
the
mder the

●

~

Uthe

over the

ring

burner grate

tie

carbon
current standards,

blti

the

venb (tir

They provide

the mge to operate

corrwt

combustion. W openings are located

rear of the

oven door,

broiler drawer.

not

use a wok on

wok

burner

acts as a heat

burner to work

monofide level

cooktop,

and

at the bottom of the range

has a

round

grate to

and buraer

openings) of the

the h

Met

and

outiet

properly

at

tie

top and

modeh

with

mettd

ring that is

snpport

#p,

which
head. Aso, it may cause

@properly.

above that

resdtig

may

This may cause a

in a

heakh -.

bottom

-ed

burners

the wok.

damage the

Wowed

that

of

phced

This

by

4

● Foods for-

Frost on

cause

can

the

pan.

●

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shtiow or deepfat =.

W

of fat

●

Ka

cornbtiation

k f-,

melt

#owly.

●

Use a deep fat thermometer whenever

possible

shotid

tiomn

foods or moisture on fresh foods

hot fat to bubble up and

can cause spflovers

stir

together

to

prevent

be as dry as

am-t

of & or

before

overheating

over

of fat

Filhg

for

effective

the

when food is added.

fa~ ~

be used

heating or as fats

tit beyoudthe

possible

sides of

pan too

Smotig point.

*Use

proper

or

dy tip Sel@ mkware hatig U

bottoms &
avoid

~

6nough

botiovers

and

&Avoidpms

that are

to properly contain

sptiovers

and ~e

uustable

food

and

mou@ to

cover burner grate. ~s W both save cleaning
time nd prevent
since heavy
can ignite. Use pans with

wm

and remain cool,

●

men X -

=ous accmmdatiom aff~

s-g

or

spMovers

han~es

cookware,

left on range

that can be

make

snre

easfly

it is

designed for top-of-range cooking.

amen -

the fan

ti~

the

c W mge &

long curtains that
and create afire

*men

a

you til detwt
toretight the pfi~t. men

make snre

fo~ow

and

●

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sure

pdots me tit (on staatig pilot

turn off the gas to W

service

~ate

a leak.

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foods are

mder

the hood, turn

off. me f- ifoperatig, may

located near a

codd

h-.

ptiot gw

t~hnician.

out (on

a faint odor of gas as your

burner controk

instructions in this book to

gas,

and you have

Never

Yow -e

fidow,

blow over the top burners

s~ding

refighting the

are in

mge

and

use

the Om

hdy made

models),

eti

an open

do not hang

~re Nde.

~

Keep_

-

* W mti

d-and k of aeeumrdations

or

spWoVem

when

which my @k

you

clean the

cooktop

spread

@ot

models),

sigmd

ptio~

position,

re~ght.

a qualified

flame

to

of

because

. Keep fl

*

M

not leave

they may

●

M

not bve ~

air from the

p~es away

pktic i-

from top

melt if left too close to the

items

vent may

@n the

ignite

til inmepresswin closed

may

canse

them to

●

To avoid

the possibtity

certain that
the OFF petition and

attemp~ to

burs~

ofa

the controb

remove

them.

for ~ bmers are at

W

buraers.

on the

cooktop

vent,

eooktop.

tible

containers,

bum akways

me

items

hot

and

which

be

grates are-before

5

Your range,
is hwvy and can settle into soft floor coverings
such as cushioned vinyl or

men

moving the range on this type of flooring, use
care, and it is recommended that these simple
instructions be followed.

tike

many other household items,

arpeting.

The range should be

sheet of plywood (or similar

men

the floor covering ends at the front of the
range, the area that the range
built up with plywood to the same level or higher than
the floor covering. This
moved for cleaning or servicing.

instiled

wfll tiow

on a l/4-inch thick

materird)

wi~ rest on should be

as

fo~ows:

the range to be

Leveling legs are located on each corner of the base

of the range. Your range must be level in order to

produce proper cooking and baking results. Merit is

in its

find

location, place a level
oven shelf and check the levelness front to back and
side to side. Level the
legs or by placing shims under the comers as needed.

rmge

horizontily

by adjusting the leveling

on any

6

One of the rear leveling legs will engage the
device (allow for some side to side adjustment).

Mlow a minimum clearance of 1/8 inch between the

range and the
the

hti-Tip

levehng

device.

leg that is to be

hti-Tip

instrdled

into

Y

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+

Shnding

Pilot Models

JGAS02PN
JLAS02PN

\

Electtic Ignition Model
JGAS02EN

Fwture hdex

1 Anti-Tip Device

(see

Safe~ hstructions)

2 Model and
3 Removable Oven Bottom
4

Sutiace Burner Controk

5 Oven Vent

(located in center of rear of range)

6 Sutiace Bumem and Gratin

Serbd Number

Explained

on page

3,5

2

16

7
9

14, 15, 17

Feature

7 Cooktop

8 OVEN

9 Oven

10 Oven

11 Brotier Pan and Rack

hdex

TEMP

SheHSuppoti

Shelf positions for
suggested in the Baking, Roasting

and Broiling pages.

Shelv~ tith Stop-bcks

Mob

coobg are

Expltied

on page

14

9
9

9, 15, 17

13, 15, 17

7

SMACE

COO~G

Lighting Instructions for Electric Ignition Models

JGAS02EN

The surface burners on some models me lighted by
electric ignition, eliminating the need for standing pilot

lights witi

constandv

burning

-

flames.

In me of a power failure, you can light the surface
burners on your range with a match. Hold a
match to the burner, then turn the knob to the

msition. Use extreme mution when
hs

way.

ti~hti

--

hghted

L~

burners

The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed.

men

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.

I

Surface burners in use when an electrical power failure
occurs will continue to operate normally.

Lighting Instructions for Standing

mot

Models

JGAS02PN, JLAS02PN

The surface burners on these ranges have standing
pilots that must be

1. Be sure surface burner control knobs are in the

0~

position.

2. Remove the grates and lift the

Cooktop

section).

tit

initially. To light them:

-

cooktop

up (see the

4.

If the pilots need adjusting, turn the adjusting screw

located on the pilot filter.

5. Lower the

3. Locate the 2 pilot ports
a match.

ad

light each of them with

ready for use.

6. Observe lighted burners. Compare the flames to
pictures in the Problem Solver. If any flame is

unsatisfactory,

one burner is turned to

pilot

adjustment

screw

2

manifold
panel

cooktop.

\

&

7

%

Your surface burners are now

crdl

for service.

LITE, W tie

pilot
tubes

4

burners

I

pilot

filter

manifold
pipe

Surface Burner Controls

The knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are
located on the control panel on the front of the range.
The two knobs on the left control the
left rear burners. The two knobs on the right control

the

right front and right rear burners.

8

lefi

front and

Before Lighting a Burner

●

If drip pans are supplied with your range, they

should be used at

●

Make sure dl the grates on the range are in place

before using any burner.

dl

times.

To Light a Surface Burner

Electric Ignition Modeh:

~h

the control

tumittoLITE.Youwillhem

a litde “clicking” noise—the
sound of the electric spark
igniting the burner.

Standing Hlot Model:

Wsh control knob in and turn

it to HI position. The burner
should light within a few seconds.

Air

Adjw@ent

An air adjustment
shutter for each
surface burner
regulates

the

of air to the flame.

When the right amount of air flows into the

burner,

the

flame will be steady, relatively quiet

have approximately 3/4-inch sharp blue cones. This is

usually the case with factory preset shutter settings.

flow

hob

in and

~1111

P

and

After Lighting a Burner

●

After the burner ignites, turn the knob to adjust

flame size.

●

Check to be sure the burner you turned on is the one

you want to use.

●

Do not operate a burner for an extended period of

time without cookware on the grate. The finish
on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb
the heat.

●

Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you
place your hand, a pot holder, cleaning cloths or

other

matends

With too much air, the
possibly won’t burn

on

them.

flame will

rdl

the way around, and will be

be unsteady,

noisy, sounding like a blowtorch.
With not enough air, you won’t see any sharp blue

cones in the
may accumulate on pots

flame,

you may see yellow tips and soot

and

pans.

To adjust the flow of air to the burners, rotate the
shutters to allow more or less air into the burner tubes
as needed.

tie

How to Select Name Sbe

Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat.

The flame size on a gas burner should match the

cookw~e you are using.

FOR SAFE
LET THE FLAME

COOKW~. Any flame

cookware is wasted and

WL~G

OF COOKWARE

EKTE~ W ~ S~ES

larger than the bottom of the

ordy

serves to heat the

~WR

OF

hande.

~

Top of Range Cookware

Almnin

recommended because it heats
Most foods brown evenly in an
Use saucepans with tight-fitting
with minimum amounts of water.

Cast-iron: If heated slowly, most skillets will give

satisfactory results.

Enamelware:
of some cookware may melt. Follow cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations for cooking methods.

Glass:
for oven use

(saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat
very slowly.

um: Medium-weight cookware is

quictiy

and evenly.

durrdnum

tids

when cooking

Un&r

some conditions, the enamel

There

are 2 types of glass cookware-those

ody

and those for top-of-rmge cooking

stiet.

Hwtproof Gks

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

Stahdess

be

sure it can be used on gas ranges.

Steel: This

meti done

has poor heating
properties and is usually combined with copper,
aluminum or other
distribution. Combination
satisfactorily if they are used with

metis

for improved heat

meti

skillets usually work

medium

heat as the

manufacturer recommends.

9

Before Using Your Oven

Be sure you understand how to set the controls properly. Practice removing

and replacing the shelves while the oven is cool. Read the information and
tips on the following pages. Keep this book handy where you can refer to it,
especially during the

fwst

weeks of using your new range.

Lighting Instructions for Electric Ignition Model

The oven burner on ti range is tighted by electric ignition.
To

tight

the burner, turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired
temperature. The burner should
reaches the selected temperature the oven burner cycles on and off to
maintain the selected temperature.

fight

within 30-90 seconds. After the oven

JGAS02EN

Power Outige

A burner in use
occurs
may be used during an electrical power
carefully following the steps below:

To tight the oven ptiot during an
power outage:

2. Open both the oven and broiler doors and wait 5

3. Unplug the range from the

4. Remove the broiler pan.

wdl

1. Be sure the OVEN TEMP knob is in the
OFF position.

minutes to allow any pilot gas to dissipate.

circuit breaker, or remove the fuse to avoid

accidenti

restored

when an

continue to operate normally. Your oven

ignition of the oven if electrical power is

wtie

you are lighting the

electricrd

wdl outiet,

power failure

outige by

electrid

turn off the

pflot.

5. Locate the oven pilot assembly by looking into the
broiler opening. The pilot is at the back of the
broiler compartment, on the right side of the burner.

NOTE: The oven must beat room temperature
before you should attempt to light the oven pilot
manually.

6. Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired
temperature setting.

7. Light the pilot with a match and withdraw your arm
immediately because the oven burner may light in
as

litie

8. Replace the broiler pan and close the oven and
broiler doors.

NOTE: It is necessary to light the pilot manually
each time the oven is used during a power outage.

as 20 seconds.

Lighting

These ranges have standing oven pilots that must be
lit initially. tight

To light the oven pilot:

1. Be sure the OVEN
TEMP knob is in the
OFF position.

2. Remove the oven
bottom and the
burner
See the Care and
Cleaning section.

3. Find the oven pilot
port at the back of
the oven.

htructions

btie.

for

Stiding mot

Models

JGAS02PN, JLAS02PN

4. Using a long match or match holder, reach in and

5. Place the burner

cIose

for use.

● To light the oven burner, turn the OVEN TEMP

bob

light within 60 seconds.

●

Power

affect the standing oven pilot.

10

the oven pilot.

btie

and the oven bottom and

the door. Your oven and broiler are now ready

to the desired temperature. The burner should

faflure?

An electrical power failure will not

Oven Control

Your oven is controlled by an
It will

norrndly take 30-90 seconds before the flame

comes on.

Air

Adjw@ent

An air adjustment
shutter for the
oven burner

regulates the flow

of

air

to the flame.
You’ll find the
shutter against the
back

wdl

behind
the broiler drawer.
To reach it remove
the oven bottom (see the Care and Cleaning section)
and the burner

ti

btie.

OWN TE~

—

Loosen

knob.

/

.,’

,.’.-

,..

. .

.

&

‘+
/

Air
adjustment
shutter

Oven Shelves

The shelves are
placed correctly on the
stop before

fi

not

tit

or

plachg

men

placing cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out
to the “stop” position. Place the
shelf, then slide the shelf back into the oven.
This will

elimimte reaching into the hot oven.

des~ed tith

co~ng

when you are

food on them.

completely out of the oven and

stop-lock so when

sheM suppo~,

remotig

food from them

cookwme on the

they

till

After the oven reaches the selected temperature, the
oven burner
full flame-to maintain the selected temperature.

To

adjust the flow of tir,

screw and rotate the shutter to allow more or less air

into the burner tube as needed.

men

burner, the flame

approximately 1/2 inch blue cones, and should not

extend out over the

To remove a sheti
from the oven, pull
it toward you,
the front end
upward and
the shelf out.

To

replace,

the top-locks (curved extension of the
and toward the rear of the oven. Tilt up the front and
push the shelf toward the back of the oven until it
goes past “stop” on the oven wall. Then lower the
front of the shelf and push it

cycles+ff

the tight amount of Ar flows

tit

pull

place the shelf on the shelf support with

completely, then on with a

loosen the

should be steady, with

btie

edges.

-1

*

1-

dl

Philhps

kto

6

Iill

shel~ facing up

the way back.

head

the

SheM

Positions

The oven has 4 she~ supports for normal baking and
roasting identified in this illustration as A
B, C, D (top).

Shelf positions for cooking are suggested on the

Baking, Broiling and Roasting pages.

~ottom),

(continued

ne~page)

11

USmG

YOUR

Oven Vents

The

oven is vented

of the cooktop. See

the

opening 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.

●

The vent openings and

become hot during baking and

Do not touch them.

● Do not leave plastic items on the

they may meit if left too close to the vent.

tiough

the

duct openings at the rear

Features section. Do not block

n-rby

surfaces may

brofing.

cooktop

(continued)

●

●

●

O~N

Handles of pots

become hot if left too close to the vent.

Meti

items

on the cooktop and

Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The

from the vent may ignite flammable items and will
increase pressure in closed containers, which may

cause them to burst.

and

pans on the cooktop may

til

become very hot if they are left

codd ause

burns.

hot air

Do Zt

ffyou

Yourse~—Adjmt

the Oven

Themosbt

don’t think the oven is heating at the right
temperature when you are baking or roasting, you

m

reset the thermostat

yourseM.

When cooking food for the f~st time in your new
oven, use time given on recipes as a guide. Oven
thermostats, over a period of years, may “drift” from
the factory setting

and

the differences in timing
between an old and a new oven of 5 to 10 minutes are
not unusual. Your oven has been set

correctiy

at the
factory and is more likely to be accurate than the oven
which it replaced.

We do not recommend the use of inexpensive
thermometers,

such as those found in the grocery

store, to check the temperature setting of your new

oven. These thermometers can vary by

To

decide how much to change

set the oven temperature

25°F.

higher or lower than

2M0

the

temperature,

degrees.

the temperature in your recipe, then bake. The results
of this “test” should give you an idea of how much the
temperature should be changed.

marks

Note
before adjustment.

~fl-~

●

@

~\

Note to which

ao

P&@’

%4

@

L

,

Loosen only the locking screws.

mmk

the pointer is pointing.

To make an adjustment

~sition

of Winter

carefully loosen

to

(approximately one turn), but do not completely
remove the two screws that hold the
Hold the knob blade in one hand and the outer

skin to the knob.

skirt

in

the other hand.

To raise the oven temperature,

the direction of the arrow for

temperature,

move the pointer in the direction of
arrow for LOWER. Each mark
temperature approximately

We suggest that you

make

move the pointer in

MSE.

To

lower the

WW

change the oven

25°F.

tie

adjustment one mark
from the original setting and check oven performance
before making any

After the adjustment is made,

together and
careful not to

additiond adjustments.

retighten

screws so they are snug, but be

overtighten. Re-instil

press skirt and knob

knob on range

and check performance.

NO~: -ran

and

BROL

adjustment has been made, the OFF

positions

wi~

not

tie

up with the indicator
mark on the control panel as they previously did. This
condition is normal and

wi~

not create a problem.

How to Set Your Range For Bating

To avoid possible

correct position before you turn on the oven.

1.

Close the oven door. Then turn the OVEN

~MP

knob to the desired temperature.

bum,

place the shelves in the

Oven Shelves

Arrange
shelf or shelves in
the desired locations
while the oven is
cool. The correct
shelf position
depends on the kind
of food and the
browning desired.
As a general rule,

place-most foods in the

the shelf position B or C. See the chart for suggested
shelf positions.

the

oven

tiddle

of the oven, on either

2. Check the food for doneness at the minimum time
on the recipe. Cook longer if necessary. Turn the

~MP

OVEN

For best baking results, follow these suggestions:

]

Type of Food

Angel food cake
Biscuits or muffins

Cooties or cu~akes

Brownies B or C
Layer cakes

Bundt

or pound cakes
Pies or pie shells
Frozen pies

I

Casseroles

knob to OFF and remove the food.

]

SheEPositio”

A
B or C
B or C

B or C
A or B
B or C
A (on cookie sheet)

I BorC

Preheating

Reheat

means bringing the oven up to the specified
temperature before putting in the food. To preheat,

higher temperature does not shorten the preheat time.

BaKng

Use the proper baking pan. The type of

pan determines the amount of browning that

●

●

“

the oven if the recipe

set the oven at the correct temperature-selecting a

cds

for it. Preheat

Pans

ftish

on the

wfll

occur.

Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a

browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies.

Shiny, bright

in a lighter, more delicate browning. Cakes and
cookies require this type of pm.

Glass baking dishes

in glass baking dishes, lower the temperature by

25°F.

and use the recommended cooking time in
the recipe. This is not necessary when baking pies
or casseroles.

rmd

smooth pans reflect heat, resulting

dso

absorb heat.

men

baking

Preheating is necessary for good results when baking
cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles

and

roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovens

without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat

10 minutes. After the oven is preheated place the food
in the oven as
from escaping.

Pan

Placement

For even cooking
enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking

results will be better if baking pans
much

as

or to the back of

Pans

shotid

oven. Allow
as from the back of the oven, the door and the sides. If

you use 2 shelves, stagger the pans so 1 is not

above the other.

quic~y

as possible to prevent heat

and

proper browning, there must be

are

centered as

possible ramer than being placed to the front

the

oven.

not touch each other or

1

to 1X inch space between pans as well

tie

walls of the

(continued

direcdy

mxtpage)

-

..- .—

13

——

BA~G

(continued)

Bahg Guides

men

using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions

for the best baking results.

Cooties

men bting

sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies

in a jelly roll pan (short sides

darker edges and
Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the

walls or the door of the oven. Never entirely cover a
shelf with a large cookie sheet.

For best results, use

at a time.

cookies, flat cookie sheets (without

b~ed

rdl

around) may have

pde

or light browning may occur.

ody

1 cookie sheet in the oven

Cakes

men

For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pans
to produce a browner, crisper crust. Frozen pies in foil
pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet
for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away recommends will usually be crisper, thinner and drier
from the pie crust; the cookie sheet helps

retin

it. than it should be. H baked in a pan smaller than

baking cakes, warped or bent pans will cause
uneven baking results and poorly shaped products.
A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe

recommended, it maybe undercooked and batter may

oveflow.

used is the one recommended.

Check the recipe to make sure the pan size

Altinu

Never entirely cover a shelf with durninum foil.
This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor
baking. A smaller sheet of foil maybe used to catch a

spillover

below the food.

Fofl

by placing it on a lower shelf several inches

Don’t Peek

Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do
not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes
provide minimum and maximum baking times such
as “bake 30-40 minutes.”

14

DO NOT open the door to check until the
minimum time. Opening the oven door frequently
during
baking times longer. Your baking results may
be affected.

coo~ng

allows heat to escape and makes

dso

——._..—.

Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted
uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and
steady, keep spattering to a minimum.

Roasting is

just follow these directions:

1.

Place the shelf in the A or B position.
No preheating is necessary.

2. Check the weight

of the meat. Place
it, fat side up, (or
for poultry,
side-up) on the
roasting rack in a
shallow
melting
close to the size of the meat as possible. (The
broiler pan with rack is a good
the broiler pan with
pan for marinating, cooking
heavily cured meats, or basting food during
cooking. Avoid spilling these materials inside the
oven or inside the oven door.

3. Turn the OVEN

4. After roasting is complete, turn the OVEN

knob to OFF and then remove the food from
the oven.

redy

a baking procedure used for meats. Roasting is easy;

breast-

pan.

The

Fat

will baste the meat. Select a pan m

pan

for this.) Line

rduminum

TEMP

knob to the desired setting.

foil when using the

witi

fruits, cooking

TE~

Most meats continue to cook
after being removed
recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes. This
allows roasts to
carve.

ktemd

To compensate for temperature increase, if desired,
remove the roast from the oven sooner (at 5° to
less than the temperature in the Roasting Guide).

NOTE: Remember that the food
to cook in a hot oven and therefore should be
removed when the desired
been reached.

stightiy

horn the oven. Standing time

fm

up and makes them easier to

temperature will rise about 5° to

intemd

while standing,

wfl

continue

temperature has

10°F.

10°F.

Frozen

Frozen roasts of beef, pork, lamb, etc. can be started
without thawing, but allow 10 to 25 minutes per
pound
roasts under 5 pounds, more time for larger roasts).

Romk

additiond time (10 minutes per pound for

Thaw most frozen poultry before roasting to ensure
even doneness. Some commercial frozen poultry can
be cooked successfully without
directions given on the package label.

tiawing. Follow the

(continued

nat

page)

15

Questions and Answers

Q.

Is it necessary to check for donenws with a
meat thermometer?

A.

Checking the finished

completion of cooking time is recommended.
Temperatures are shown in Roasting Guide. For
roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer at
hour interv~s after

Q.

my

is

my roast crmnbting when I try to

carve it?

A.

Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to

20

minutes after removing them from the oven.

Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat.

intemd

hdf

temperature at the

the time has passed.

ROASTmG

(continued)

hdf-

h

I need to preheat my oven

Q.

a roast or

A.

It is

unnecessary to preheat your oven.

Q.

men

that

potitry?

buying a roast, are there any special tips

wodd

help me cook it more

wch

time I cook

everdy?

A. Yes. Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible,

or buy

Q. Can I seal the sides of my foil

ro~ed

roasts.

‘tent”

when

roasting a turkey?

A.

Sealing the foil will steam the meat. Leaving

it unsealed

Wows

the air to circulate and brown

the meat.

ROAS~G

Oven

temperature

Meat

Tender

tip, rump or top round*
Lamb leg or bone-in shoulder*

Verd

Pork loin, rib or shedder*
Ham,

cuts; rib, high quality sirloin

shoulder, leg or loin*

vrecooked

325°

325°

325°
325°
325°

Podtry

Chicken or Duck
Chicken pieces

Turkey

*For boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick, add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given above.

tThe

U.S. Department of Agriculture says “Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only

some food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book. Your

325°
350°

325°

Doneness

Rare:
Medium:

WeH

Done:
Rare:
Medium:
Well Done:
Well Done:

WeU

Done:
To Warm:

Well Done:
Well Done:

Well Done:

G~E

Approtiate
h

Minutes

3

to 5 lbs.

Roasting Time

Per

Pound

2635

35-39
3945
21-25

25-30

3G35

35–45

3545

18–23 minutes per pound

3 to 5

Ibs.

3540

35-40
10 to 15 lbs.

1622

Ktchen

Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)

6

to 8 lbs.

18-25
25-31
31-33
2&23
2&28
28-33

3&40

3G40

(any

weigh(

Over 5 lbs.
3&35

Over 15 lbs

12-19

hternd

Temperature

140°–1500t

150°–1600
170°–1850
140°-15007
150°–1600
170°–1850
170°–1800
170°–1800
115°–1250

185°–1900
185°-1900

h

Wgh:

185°–1900

140°F.

means

‘F.

16

How to

Broti

Broiling is cooking food by direct heat horn above the
food. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be
broiled. Follow these steps to keep spattering and
smoking to a minimum.

Both the oven and broiler compartment doors

shodd

be closed during

1.

You can change the distance of the food from the
heat source by positioning the broiler pan and rack
on one of three shelf positions in the broiler
compartment-A (bottom of broiler compartment),
B

(midde)

2. Reheating the broiler or oven is not necessary and
can produce poor results.

3.

H

the meat has fat or
vertical slashes through it about 2 inches apart, but
don’t cut into the meat.

tim

layer about 1/8 inch thick.

and C (top).

the fat to prevent excessive smoking, leaving a

broiting.

gristie

near the edge, cut

We recommend that you

Your range has a compartment below the oven for
broiling. A specially designed broiler pan and rack
allow dripping fat to drain away from the food and
keeps it away from the high heat of the gas flame.

4. Arrange the food on rack and position the broiler
pan on the appropriate shelf in the oven or broiling
compartment. Placing the food closer to the flame

of the

dso

fats

increases the exterior browning of food, but
increases spattering md the possibility
and the meat juices igniting.

5. Close the oven and broiler compartment door.

6. Turn the OVEN

7. Turn most foods once during cooking (the
exception is thin
that side down on broiler rack and cook without

turning until done). Time foods for about one-half

the

toti

cooking time, turn food, then continue to

cook to

8. Turn the OVEN

broiler pan from the broiler compartment and seine
the food immediately.
range to cool.

prefemed

TEMP knob to

fdlets

of fish; oil one side, place

doneness.

TEMP knob to OFF. Remove the

bave

BRO~.

the pan outside the

Use of

You can use

brofler

to the rack and cut slits in it just like the rack.
Without the slits, the

juices from draining to the broiler pan. The juices

could become hot enough to catch on
not cut the slits, you are frying, not broiling.

Questiom

Q. When

A. Yes.

Q. Shodd I At the

A. No.

Altim

rduminum fofi

rack. However, you must mold the foil

&

brotiing,

rack in the pan?

Using the rack suspends the meat over
pm. As the meat cooks, the juices
thus keeping meat drier. Juices are protected by the
rack and stay cooler, thus preventing excessive
spatter and smoking.

Sdt

draws out the juices and

evaporate. Always
with tongs; piercing meat with a fork

juices to escape. When

brush each side

Foti

to be your

foti

will prevent fat and meat

brofier

fie.

If you do

pan and

tighdy

Amwers

is it necessary to always use a

fdl

into the pan,

m=t

before brofing?

rdlows

them to

sdt

after cooking. Turn meat

dso rdlows

ofien

with butter.

brofling

poultry or fish,

the

Q. Why are my

as they

A. Check to see if you are using the recommended

shelf position. Broil for longest period of time
indicated in the
once during broiling.

mats

shodd?

not turning out as

Broitig

Guide. Turn the food only

brown

(continued next page)

17

————

—... .-. -.—

BRO~~G

G~E

The oven and
closed duting

1. Always use the broiler pan and rack that comes with

your range. It is designed to minimize smoking

spattering by trapping the juices in
lower part of the pan.

2. For steaks and chops, slash fat evenly around

brofler

brotikg.

compartment doors must be

and

the

shielded which could soil oven with fat dripping, hang over

3. If desired, marinate meats or chicken before
broiling.

Or,

brush with barbecue sauce the last

5 to 10 minutes.

4.

men

arranging food on pan, do not let fatty edges,

the sides.

5. Broiler compartment does not need to
outside edges of meat. To slash, cut crosswise However, for very thin foods, or to
through outer fat surface just to the edge of the browning, preheat if desired.

meat. Use tongs to turn meat over to prevent

piercing meat and losing juices.

Food

Ground Beef

Beef

St*

Rare
Medium
Well Done

Rare
Medium
Well Done

Chi&en

Btieq

Produ&

Bread (Toast) or
Toaster Pastries

English

MuffIns

Lobster

Fish

Hm Sliw

Prxooked

Pork Chops

Well Done

Lamb

Medium
Well Done
Medium
Well Done

Wieners

similar precooked
sausages, bratwurst

Tds

Chops

Quanti@ mdor
ThichMs

1/2

lb. (about 8

thin

shces)

1 lb. (4 patties)
1/2 to

314

inch thick

1 inch thick
(1 to 1% lbs.)

1 inch thick
(2 to 2% lbs.)

1 whole
(2 to 2% lbs.),
split lengthwise

2 to 4 shces

1 pkg. (2)
2,

split

2 to 4
(6 to 8 oz. each)

l-lb. fillets
1/4 to 1/2 inch thick

1 inch thick B

2 (1/2 inch thick)
2(1 inch
about 1 lb.

2(1 inch thick),
about 10 to 12 oz.
2
about 1 lb.

l-lb. pkg. (10)

tick),

(1X

inch thick),

SheM

Position

+

B

A

B
B
A

c

B
A

c
c

A

B, C

B
B

B
B
B

B

B, C

I I

I 3-5

6. Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning the shelf
at next lowest

time given in this guide

1st

Side

Minutes

3%

lG1l

9
12
13

10

12–15

25

2-3

13-16

5

8

10

13

8

10

10
17

6

she~ position and increasing cooking

1Y2

times per side.

2nd Side

Mnutes

3

45

7

54
%9

67

IG12

1618

25–30

1/2-1

Do not

turn over.

5

8

9:;2

47

Comments

Arrange

in single layer.

Spa@

evenly. Up to 8 patties take

about same time.

Steaks less than 1 inch
through before browning. Pan frying
is recommended.

Slash fat.

Reduce times about 5 to 10 minutes
per side for cut-up chicken. Brush
each side with melted butter. Broil

skin-sidedown

Space evenly. Place
cut-side-up and brush with butter
if desired.

Cut through back of

open. Brush with melted butter

before

broihng

Handle and turn very

with lemon butter before broiling and

during

broihng

broiler to increase browning.

Inmease

time 5 to 10 minutes per side

for 1% inch thick or home cured.

Slash fat.

Slash fat.

10

12–14

1-2

If desti, spht

lengthwise; cut into 5-to 6-inch

pi~es.

be

preheated.

kcrease

tick

cook

first.

Enghsh mufins

she~

and spread

and after hdf of time.

carefsdly.

Brush

if desired. Preheat

sausages in

hatf

18

Proper care and

and satisfactory service. FO11

help assure safe and proper maintenance.
BE SURE

OF

T~

RANGE.

Myour range is removed for

A

be sure anti-tip device is
is replaced.
the range and cause injury.

cleming

ELEC~C PO~R

Fdure

are important so your range will give you efficient

to

tie tti pre~ution codd resdt

OW

these directions carefully in

IS 0~ BEFORE

cl-g,

re-engaged

CLEMG

servicing or any mmon,

properly when the range

ctig

for it to

ANY PART

in tipping of

P

m

M

How to Remove the Range for Cleaning and Servicing

Follow these steps to remove the range for servicing

or cleaning hard to reach surfaces.

1. Shut off the gas supply to the range.

2. Disconnect the electrical supply to the range.

3. Disconnect the gas supply tubing to the range.

4. Slide the range forward to free the range foot from gas supply the appliance.
the Anti-Tip bracket. See the
Instructions for the location of the bracket.

kstilation

5. Reverse these steps to
gas line has been disconnected, check for gas leaks
after reconnection. See the Initiation kstructions
for the gas lead test method.

NO~:

installation, disconnection and

A trained technician should make the gas

,4

A

re-instil

the range. If the

re-connection

of the

Lift-Up/Off Cooktop

Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up soil,
especially grease, may catch on

To make cleaning easier, the cooktop may be Mted
up or off.

Be sure

the cooktop. Then remove the grates. Grasp the two
front burner wells and
careful of the pilots when the cooktop is up.

After cleaning underneath the cooktop with hot,
soapy water and a clean cloth, lower or replace the
cooktop. Be careful not to pinch your fingers.

M

burners are turned off before raising

hft the cooktop up or off. Be

fwe.

To replace the cooktop if you have removed it,
insert

tie

two tabs at the back of the cooktop into slots

at the base of the

Lower

the

cooktop into place, applying pressure
the tab on the underside snaps into the catch at the top
front center of the range.

backguard.

until

19

Burners

CA~ ~

CLEHG

(continued)

To remove burned-on food, soak the

in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water.
Soak the surface burner for 20 to 30 minutes. For
more stubborn stains, use a cleanser like Soft
brand or Bon
traces of the cleanser that might clog the surface
burner openings. Do not use steel wool because it will
clog the surface burner openings and scratch the
surface burners. If the holes become clogged, clean

them with a small pin or sewing

Before putting the surface burner back, shake out
excess water and then dry it

The holes in the surface burners of

be kept clean at dl times for proper”ignition”ad an range, making sure it is properly se;ted and level.
even, unhampered flame.

You

shotid dean
especitiy

these holes. Wipe off the surface burners. H heavy

spillover

range. The burners

cooktop

after bad

occurs, remove the

and then lift out the surface burners.

the surface burners routinely,

spi~overs,

stiace

fift

out for cleaning. Lift up the

vour ranze

which could clog

burners from of the range. This disengages it from the gas

must a warm oven for 30 minutes. Then

NO~:

keep them from
Remove and discard the shipping screw. Tilt the
burner to one side at the end closest toward the back

the front of the range, it

tie

brand. Rinse well to remove any

thoroug~y

a screw holds each of the burners in place to

wobbting

around during shipment.

hfts

out easily

surface burner

neede.

by setting it in

ulace

it back in the

Scrub”

vrdves

at

20

Burner

Lift them out when cool. Grates should be

washed regularly and, of course, after
Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean
water. After cleaning, dry thoroughly by putting them
in a warm oven for a few minutes. Don’t put the
grates back on the range while they are wet. When
replacing the grates, be sure they’re positioned
securely over the burners.

To prevent rusting on =t iron grates, apply a light
coating of cooking oil on the bottom of the

To get
covered container (or plastic bag) with 1/4 cup
ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a
soap-filled scouting pad if necessary.

Gratw

sptiovers.

gates.

rid

of burned-on food, place the grates in a

Although they’re durable, the grates will gradudly
lose

theti

shine,

give them. This is due to their continual exposure to

high temperatures.

Do not operate a burner for an extended period of
time

M&out

grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.

When replacing a pair of grates, the irregular sides

should meet in the middle.

regardess

cookwm

of the best care you can

on

tie

grate. The finish on

tie

Control Panel and

It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each
use of the oven. Clean with mild soap and water or
vinegar and water, rinse with clean water and polish
dry with a soft cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong
plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control

panel-they will damage the finish. A 50/50 solution

of vinegar and hot water works well.

mobs

fiquid

cleaners,

Oven Shelves

The

shelves can be cleaned by hand using soap and

water or with an abrasive cleaner. After cleaning,

rinse the shelves with clean water and dry.
To remove heavy, burned-on soil, you may use

scouring pads. After scrubbing, wash with soapy

water rinse and dry.

The control knobs may
be removed for easier
cleaning. To remove the
knob, pull it straight off
the stem. If knob is
difficult to remove,

a towel or dishcloth-between the knob and control

panel and

water or a vinegar and hot water solution but do
not soak.

pull gently. Wash the knobs in soap and

ulace

(continued next page)

21

CAm ~

CLE-G

(continued)

Removable Oven

The

oven bottom can be removed to make cleaning

easier. Make sure the oven is completely cool.

To remove:

1.

Loosen (but do not remove) the 2 screws at the
front of

2. Slide the screws back to release the front of the
oven bottom.

3. Lift
rear tabs release from

4. Take

To replace the oven bottom:

1.

hsert the tabs into the slots in the rear of the

oven wall.

2. Slide the 2
forward and tighten them to secure the oven bottom

in place.

The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel

To make cleaning easier, protect the oven bottom
from excessive
important when baking a fruit pie or other foods with
high acid content. Hot fruit

acid in content such as
and

pitting and damage to the porcelain enamel surface.

the

oven bottom.

tie

oven bottom up ad pull forward until the

the

oven bottom out of the oven.

screws

spi~overs.

sauces

with vinegar or lemon juice, may cause

Botiom

the

back

wd.

at the front of the oven bottom

ftih.

This is particularly

fi~ings

or foods that are

mik,

tomato or sauerkraut,

NOTE:

it may warp and cause undesirable baking results.

To protect the oven bottom surface, place a piece of

durninum

the shelf below to catch
completely cover
heat in the oven. Aluminum foil should not be placed

on the oven bottom.

Ma

allow the oven to cool
with soap and water, a mild abrasive cleanser,
filled abrasive pads or an oven cleaner following

package directions.

If the

oven

foil

stightiy

spflover d~

bottom is replaced incorrectly,

larger than

any boilovers.

the

shelf as this wotid cause uneven

occur on the oven bottom,

fust.

the

baking dish on

It should not

You can clean the bottom

soap-

Broiler Drawer

To remove:

1.

men

the broiler is cool, remove the rack and pan.

2. Pull the broiler drawer half-way out.
clip located in the center of the drawer bottom
upward as far as it will go (abut 2 inches). Pull
drawer dl the way out of

3. Clean the broiler drawer with hot soapy water.
To replace:

1. Slide

the

broiler drawer onto the guide rails at the
sides of the broiler compartment. Push the drawer
until completely closed.

the

compartment.

WU

the

metrd

the

Brofler

Pan and Rack

After brofing, remove the broiler pan and rack from Wash; scour if
the oven.
rack from

pan into a proper container. the range.
If food has burned on,

detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels
or a dishcloth. Burned-on foods will soak loose while
the

~ait

the

med

is being served.

until the oven is cool.) Remove the

pan.

Cmefully

pour out the grease in the

sptie

the rack with

pan and rack may

Do not store a sofied broiler pan and rack anywhere in

Oven Door

TO CLEAN T~ DOOR:
Inside of door:

●

Soap and water ti normally do the job.

Heavy spattering or
with a mild abrasive cleaner. Soapy, wet
may

dso

be used.

high sugar or acid content (such as
sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie

spfiovers

Do

not

may require cleaning

meti

rdlow

food spills with a

mik,

tomatoes,

fi~ing)

to remain on

pads

the surface. They may cause a dull spot even

after cleaning.

● H

nec-sary,

you may use an oven cleaner.

Follow package directions.

●

Clean the inside of the oven window with a mild

non-scratching cleaner and a damp cloth.

Outside of door:

●

Use soap and water to thoroug~y clean the top,

sides and front of the oven. DO NOT let water run
down through openings in the top of the door.
Rinse

we~.

You may

clean the glass on the outside of the door.

●

Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces

and basting

materirds

discoloration and should be wiped up immediately.
When surface is cool, clean and rinse.

“

Do not

harsh

use

oven cleaners, cleansing powders or

abrasiva

necess~.

Rinse and dry. The broiler

dso

be cleaned in a dishwasher.

dso

use a glass cleaner to

containing acids may cause

on the outiide of the door.

(continmd nextpage)

23

CA~

&

CLEA~G

(continued)

Porceltin

With proper care, the
porcelain enamel
the inside of the oven will

stay new-looting for years.

Let the range cool before
cleaning. We recommend
that you wear rubber gloves

when cleaning the range.

Soap and water

normdy

may require cleaning with a mild abrasive cleaner.

Soapy, wet
food spills with a high sugar or acid content (such as

mik,

to

remti

even after cleaning.

Household ammonia may
easier. Place 1/2 cup in a shallow glass or pottery

container in a cold oven overnight. The ammonia

fumes will help loosen the burned-on grease and food.

Oven

do the job. Heavy

meti

tomatoes,

on the surface. They may cause a dull spot

htefior

ftish

on

W

pads may

sauerbaut,

spattering or

dso

be used. Do not

fruit juices or pie

mke

the

spillovers

cldng

mow

filfing)

job

H

necessary, you may use an oven cleaner.

Follow

Cautions about using spray-on oven cleaners:

●

Do not spray on the electrical controls and switches

because it could cause a short circuit and result in

sparting

●

Do not allow a

on the temperature sensor—it could cause the oven
to heat

of the oven.) Carefully wipe the sensor clean
each oven cleaning, being careful not to move the

sensor as a change in its position could affect how

the oven

● Do not spray any oven cleaner on the oven door,

handes

wood or painted surfaces. The cleaner can damage
these surfaces.

Meti Pafi

Do not use steel wool, abrasives, ammonia or commercial oven

cleaners. To safely clean surfaces; wash, rinse and then dry with a

soft cloth.

pacbge

directions.

or

fwe.

fdm

from the cleaner to build up

imDroDerlv. (The

‘,

.

b~es.

or any exterior surface of the oven,

sensor is located at the

.

toD

after’

24

BEFORE YOU

BEGIN

Read these instructions complete~ and

tiefu~.
IMPORT~:

for the

lod electrid

INST~E

tith

the

Save these instructions

inspectors use.

kve

appfiance

these instructions

after

ins-tion

is

completed.
CONSUMER:

Guide and the

~ep

this Use and

ks~tion

tie

kstructions

for future use.
This

apptice

must be proper~

sounded.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

~you smefl

1. Open

2. Don’t touch

3.

ash

4.

tie~te~

Do not store or use combustible
materials,

vapors and fiquids in the vicinity of this

or any other

@s:

tidom.

any open

@soke

apptiance.

electrid @tches.

~e.

d your es

or other

suppfier.

~ble

WARNING

Improper initiation,
alteration, service or maintenance can

ause

injury or

proper~ dam~e.

this manual. For assistance or
information,

service

tie

@s

constit

~ency, manficturer

supptier.

adjustmen~

additiond

a

qu~ed ins~er,

(alder) or

Refer to

lM~~ANT

Remove M
literature from oven before

@s

and

DIMENSIONS AND

Protide

and adjacent combustible surfaces.

T

●

With door dow-n;llowlng for backsplash overhang

n

rmmum

wall on ●

ther

side

It

range

nw

36”

?I ht

pac~

material and

electrid supp~

CL~CES

adequate clearances

r20”>

%7

39%”

:

~

A

41 %’-

~

Mmlmum

000

,;

30”

55*

ran~

\

\

\

n[

18” ~mets

e

\

\

t

I

J---

Mlmmum
either side

of range

to

be~een tie

24%”

--

-

to

on

connec@

-e.

range

36”

L

\

\

\

\

\

>

---

L

13”-

36”

‘~

*3”

5

O“ clearance below cookng top and at rear of range

mmlmum

to wall on either side of range above 36” height

n[

I

25

lMW~ANT WHY lHSTRU~IOHS

ks*tion

10A

codes, or h

titb

the

=23.1, k=t dtion. h k~

must conform

Ins@ation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.l or the

current Propane

B149.2,

~is

range has been

American Gas Association according to ANSI

221.1, latest edition and Canadian Gas Association
according to CAN/CGA-l.l

any

apptiance using gas and generating hea~

there

are certain safety

fo~ow.

hnportant Safety

book. Read them

● Be sure your range is properly

qutied instier

● This range must be

accordance with
with the National

No. 70, latest edition and Canadian Gas

Association according to

edition. See

G

Before

with

koleurn

covering, make sure the floor covering
withstand heat at least
temperature without shrinking, warping or

discoloring.

c

A range should NOT be

kitchen carpeting unless

inch thick piece of
range

. Make sure the

can withstand the heat generated by the range.

. Make sure

position when the range is not in use.

of

tis -e

the

must conform

absence of

lod

codes,

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI

htion

titb

the current

Nati

hation Me, CAN/CGA-

and

witb Id

codes

where

design+ertied

htest

pre~utions

applicable.

by the

edition. As with

you should

You ~ find these precautions in the

hstructions

in the front of this

carefufly

instied

by a

or service technician.

electridly

Iod

codes, or in their absence,

Electrid

grounded

Code ANSI/NFPA

CAN/CGA-l.l latest

Electrid

instig

Connection Mormation.

the range in an area covered

or any other synthetic floor

can

WOE

above room

ins~ed

directiy over

an insubting pad of 1/4

and

pl~ood

carpet

wdl

M

controls remain in the OFF

is placed

be~een

coverings around the range

titb

Gas

in

the

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

~R HWG

● Channel lock pfiers

For gas supply

. Pipe wrench

For conversion for Natural to

. l/2-inch

open+nd wrench

For burner flame

●

PhWps

head and

~G&

connection—

adjustment—

bladetype

ADDITIOW mTERWS

● Gas

tie

shut-off valve.

● Pipe joint sealant that resists

● l/2-inch pipe nipple.

For

Ntible

.

~exible meti

3/4inch

●

me

inch or l/2-inch I.D.).
For

~~d

c

Pipe fitdngs as required.

Connection:

appfiance connector (same as

or l/2-inch

union adapter

Connection:

I.D,

as gas supply

tie (1/2~ich NPTx

U

gas—

screwdrivers

YOU

afion

MY

NEED

of U gas.

he).

3/4

26

❑

~KGUMD lHfiMWTIOH

1. Place backguard assembly into position on

the black

pedesti

at rear of range.

backguard

bolts are attached to bottom of backguard by
means of flat nuts.)

2. Bolt backguard to range with nuts. Tighten
nuts snugly. Nuts are in small envelope in
out carton.

(&cure bac~ard

braces,

pack-

if

equipped.)

3. Insert the backguard. Disconnect plug “A”

(if equipped) from range. Disconnect plug and

wdl

cord

‘Bn.

Do not set the range over holes in the floor or
other

lomtions where it may be subject to strong

drafts. Any opening in the

w~

behind the range
and in the floor under the range should be
sealed. Make sure the flow of combustion or

ventilation air is not obstructed.

Left side of range

Location for

hardpipe

connection
to range

~

20V.

O

24”

anifold

Pipe

2

Recommended gas hook-up locations behind range. Gas fitting:
and shut-off cock should not protrude more than

to allow range to fit against wall.

2X” from wall

27

❑

MTFTIPDMCE lH=~lON lN~U~lONS

N~:

appfiance

initiation instructions provided.
use of this device

O~R

sti~

the USE and
oven door and/or lower drawer as a step stool.

hstilation

and cement in
of construction may require special
techniques as deemed necessary to provide
adequate fastening of the
the floor or
with
the universal anti-tip device

Step

A

B. Place the

C. Use the bracket as a template and mark the

Step

A Woti

B. Cement or

A risk of range

is not

instied

In using this

observe the safety instructions as stated in

Cm GU~E

instructions are provided for wood

eitier

wd. Ethe

the range does not fit this application, use

l—bca~

Mark the floor or ~ where either the right

or left ‘EDGE” of the
be

loated.

BWC=

inch from the marked “EDGE” toward center
of opening and against the back

required holes, as shown in figure 1, for the
type of construction you

>Anti-Tip

Construction:

1.

moor:

bcate

figure 1 as

Secure the
the 2 screws provided. Proceed to Step 3.

2.

tite

-e

bracket to the ti with the 2 screws provided

the holes

the center of the 2 holes identified in

“F~OR-WOOD~ Dfl

pilot hole in the center of each hole (a nail or
awl may be used if a

AN~-~

Wd:

the

center of the 2 holes identified in

1 as

W_P~~’~Dflan

inch

pflot

hole in the center of each hole as
shown in&e 2. (And or awl maybe used if
a

~

is not

as shown in figure 2. Proceed to Step 3.

1. Suitable screws for concrete construction
can be obtained at the hardware store.
the required

obtied
CEME~~

the floor. Proceed to Step 3.

avfible).

Con-te

she

into the concrete at the center of

identied

Secure the

tip-ver ~sts

in accordance with the

me

~es

detice tie

floor or

tie

Bracket

hole for the hardware

the risk of

consumer must

and avoid

wW.

Any other

ins~tion

AN~-TF

anti-tip device supptied

WB02X7909.

Bracket

20inch

S~E,

~

Ins*tion

til

is not

bracket to the floor

Secure the

Construction:

in figure 1 as

AN~-~P

bracket to

opening is to

see figure 1,

wW.

be using.

av~ble).

angled

~-~

‘F~OR-

bracket to

if the

proper

~P-

uskg

the

31%*

a l/&inch

Dri~

m

witi

1/8

Step

3—~e

A

Complete the initiation of the range per

the initiation instructions provided with
the

produti

B.

~gn

the range to ik designated location and
shale it back into position.
clearance of 5/&inch is required between the
range and the
the

AN~-~P bracket

C. For

D. To check

E. Proceed

SAF~ CONSIDEW~ONS

optimum performance adjust the range so
that it is level.

phcing
cooktop or the oven rack. U an adjustment

is required
range and rotate the level feet as required.

the

AN~-~P bracket

look underneath
see that one of the rear
engaged in the bracket

instructions provided with

InsMation

N~:

levehg

~is

a level or a large pan of water on the

pun the range forward, tip the

tie

range for proper instigation of

witi

the remainder of the initiation

foot that will engage

see figure 2.

maybe checked by

use a

tie

bottom of the range to

IeveMg legs is

slot

the range.

FIGURE ONE

FIGURE

WO

A minimum

as we~ as

flashkht

and

d

❑

ONVE~

REGUWTOR OF HECEM~

1.

CO~R~G

W

GAS

Tighten the orifice hoods for the surface burners
and oven burner
turns to the closed position and adjust top pilots,
if equipped. The gas pressure regulator must be
converted to the
provide a pressure of 10 inches water column to
the

range manifold.

2.

COMR~G
TO NA~
W

BEEN OPEMTED

LP

G-)

Unscrew the orifice hoods for W burners (top

and oven)
until the flame on the burner does not increase
in length. Adjust the top pilots (if equipped). The
gas pressure regulator must be set to the natural
gas setting so that it
inches of water column in

BURHERORIFICWMD

BURNER

approtiately

LP gas setting so

B-R

GAS (ONLY IF RANGE

approtiately

til

provide a pressure of 4

O~C~

two complete

OMC~

P~OUSLY

two complete turns,

tie

range manifold.

~ESURE

LP

GAS

S~lNG

hat

it

NAT. GAS

TO

~

S~lNG

ON

3.

REG~TOR CO~RSION

Al

ranges are equipped with a gas pressure

regulator for

controbg

and

maintig

a
uniform gas pressure in the gas manifold of the
range. The burner

pressure

me

To

convert the regulator from one gas to

defivered

pressure regulator must not be removed.

another, refer to the

that

appfies:

1. For a Harper-Wyman

regulator, remove
converter cap by

inserting a coin into

slot in
twisting.

over and

2. On the

re~tor,

cap, dislodge the

plastic converter
plunger from the
turn converter
plunger over,
the converter plunger

t;p

and

Turn cap

reinsti.

Mtitrol

unscrew

into cap and replace

N~:

What you read on the converter cap or

ofices

are

sked

by the regulator

fo~owing Nustration

LPG ~<e$e’,

e“>G9

v’

Q

@

tip,

r~ksert

ap.

/

8

‘NAT

@

for the gas

suppfied.

Ha~er-Wyman

/

,/’

Q&

./ d

Q

~

.

NAT

9

Regulator

L

LPG

M=itrol

Regulator

plunger is the type of gas for which the regulator

is set. E yours reads

natud

for

● FOR PROPER OPERA~ON, THE

INLET PRESSURE TO THE REGUMTOR
MUST BE NO MORE THAN 14 INCHES OF

WATER COLUMN PRESSURE. For

the

l-inch of water column (3.4
the regulator output setting.
set for 4 inches of water column pressure, the
inlet pressure must beat least 5 inches.
regulator is set for 10 inches, the
must be at least 11 inches.

●

inch or 3/4 inch pipe.

3. For standing
necessary oven pilot adjustment (see directions
in
may be necessary on
conversion (see

gas. Hyours reads L~ the regulator is set

~.

re~lator,

The

~P

gas

the inlet pressure must be at least

supply he to the range should be

7).

Nso

NAT, the regulator is set for

MMUM

checbg

WA)

greater than

E

the regulator is

E the

Met

pressure

pflot

models,

burner ti shutter adjustments

~

~P

9).

m~e

the

models to complete

1/2

29

❑

COHNE~

1.

Hthe

piping with flexible or semi-rigid

connector, connector nuts

connected

2.

me

apphance connector must be
using the proper flare union adaptors with the
connector. Cutoff valve,
adaptors are not

Gecause sofid

we recommend use of

tubing.)
single

feet in length.

connect the range to the main gas supply must

be clean, free of

fiquids
bes

and
clog burners or

3.

wdl meti

c

The house piping and connector used to

can work their way into the range manifold

ause

m

House Flare
Piping Union

Adapter Adapter

hsti

THE

M6E ~6~

range is to be connected to house

meti appfiance

MU=

NOT be

direc~

h

Canada, flexible connectors must be

(oH

or water). Contaminants in the supply

failure of gas valves or controls and

@

~@

to pipe threads.

instied

appfiance connector and

suppfied with the range.

pipe restricts moving the range,

AGA

connectors no longer than 6

meti shatigs,

pflot

orifices.

NM

Appliance

tinn-or

certified flexible

ruse dirt or

*fiB

Nut Flare

Union

Range Pressure

Reguktor

by

a manual shutoff valve in the gas he in
an easily accessible location outside of the range.
Be sure you know how and whereto shut off the
gas supply to the range.

4.

Check for leaks. After connecting the range to

fiquid

gas, check the system for leaks with a

d

detector at

joints and connections.

leak

5. Tighten dl connections as necessary to
prevent gas leakage in the range or supply

~A~~~N~~O&~=A

6.

Check

@ent

of valves after connecting

~

he.

TO

the range to the gas supply to be sure the
manifold pipe has not been moved. A

mistignrnent

could cause the valve knob stem to
rub on the control panel, resulting in a gas leak
at the valve.

Disconnect the range and its

individud

shut-off

valve from the gas supply piping system during

any pressure testing of the system attest

pressures greater than 1/2 psig.
Isolate the range from the gas supply piping

system by closing its

valve during any pressure testing of the gas

supply piping system attest pressures equal to
or less than 1/2

individud manual

psig.

shut+ff

30

CHECKING

Hit

should be necessary to check the manifold

WIFOLD GM PREWURE

gas pressure, connect manometer (water gauge)

or other pressure device to the top burner orifice
farthest from the manifold inlet and turn burner
valve on. For an accurate pressure check have at

least 2 other top burners

supp~

gas

inlet pressure is at least one inch

burtig.

Be sure the

above specified range manifold pressure. The
gas supply pressure should never be over 14

men

inches W.C.

Gas the W.C. pressure is 4 inches, for

properly adjusted for Natural

~

Gas the

W.C. pressure is 10 inches. The serial plate,

located under the main top in the burner box

area, indicates for which type of gas your range
was factory adjusted.

❑

IF

MGE
lGNITION-ELE~RIW CONNE~lON
IHFOWION

CA~ON—POR PE~ON~ ~:

DO NOT USE AN

m

~S APPWCE.

. This

WELECTRIC

apptiance

must be

-NSION

supptied

CORD

with the
proper voltage and frequency, and connected to
an

individud,

properly grounded and

poltied

branch circuit, protected by a circuit breaker or

timedelay

fuse, as noted on the rating plate,

. Wiring must conform to National Electric
Codes or the prevaihg
this

kilowati

rating.

(%e

locrd

code for a range of

the

ratigplate

under

the main top for this information.)

●

E

the electric supply
provided does not
meet the above

spectications, d

ficensed

electrician.

a

w

‘>

~

Q

-

‘.

“

fi?.

D

INSURE PROPER
GROUND EXISTS
BEFORE USE.

-NING

E~~CM
~~U~ONS

~s appfiance

prong grounding plug for
protection against shock

shodd

be plugged

proper~ grounded receptacle. Do not

cut or remove the grounding prong from
this plug.

GROUND~G

is equipped

yom

h-d

dire~ inti

tith

a
and

a

tiee

❑

IF

WGE WfiMDING ~LOW

LIGHT MD

1. Purge

one top burner valve

2. Turn valve OFF and

WJUST

SURWE BURNER

PILO~

dl air from supply system by turning

fu~y

ON for 15 seconds.

fight

pilot burners.

Adjust pilot flames using adjusting screw at the

manifold pipe, so that each flame is

approtiately l/4inch

3. To

fight

any top burner, push and turn burner

knob to the

4.

men

fite

position.

burner has ignited, rotate knob to

in height.

desired flame setting.

Surface

k

❑

Burner Pilot

(If equipped)

1/4. Approx.

Pilot Flame

IF

WGE W

,/

~

Mantiold

Pl~

<

ELECTRIC lGHITION–

Pilot Adjustment Screw

Lefi

Pilot

Right Pilot

d

There are separate ignition devices for the left

and right

had

surface burners. Both of these
igniters are ON when any knob is turned to the

L~ setdng.

any of the top burner knobs are at the

The igniters

wi~

“spark” as long as

~

setting.

h

the event of an electrical power failure, the top

burners m

hghted

a

burner to be used and turn valve knob to

USE

sti~

be used. To

fight

a burner, hold

kitchen match adjacent to the top

E-ME

CA~ON.

HTE.

❑

OVEN PILOT ~JUSTMEHT

On pilot models remove thermostat knob.

pflot

Check position of

gas selector to make sure

selector is turned to the correct position for the

type of gas that is to be used. To change to

L~

insert sd blade screwdriver in slot and turn

fu~y

counterclockwise so that indicator points to

LPG.

To change to NAT, turn fully clockwise so

that

indimtor poinb

●

H

desked,

turned off by
pointer is at
between the WG and NAT

@ermostat
ma

●

On electric
oven burner
shut-off -e is provided on manifold pipe.

the @ to

on your

as shown in

to

NAT

the

oven

tur~

the 0~

i~tion

-

the selector so

position,

-e

may not appear

-.)

models

be turned off. A

se-s.

the es

pflot -

mid-

manti

be

the

to the

31

❑

OVEN OPEWTION

1.

With the oven thermostat

fight

position,

standing
assembly On electric
attempt to

With control knob in

manutiy

pflot

@tion

tight

the oven pilot

did

in the OFF

on oven burner

models do not

pflot

OVEN

BURNER NR

1.

me

oven burner flame should be a clean,

SHU~ER UUSTMEHT

blue flame with distinct inner cones

approtiately

1/2 inch long. A

SOK lV tie

with indistinct cones means too much gas or not

fig

enough air. A noisy

H

adjustments are necessary you must first

air.
loosen the lock screw

flame means too much

lo~ted at the top of the air

shutter, then rotate the air shutter to the correct
setting, and

retighten

screw.

2. Turn the thermostat
setting. The oven

engu~the
3W5

mercury bulb. After

seconds the main burner ~ come on.

pdot

3. The oven can be used
power

❑ SURWE

~U~MENT

1. The

outige.

(See Surface Cooking section.)

BURHERMRSHU~ER

approtiate

high or full ON position is a

did

to

any

temperate

flame fi enlarge and

approtiately

dtig

periods of

height of the

tistict

flame

at

inner blue

tie

cone of at least 3/4 inch. Turn valve knob

fufl

counterclockwise 90° to the
adjust air shutter as

A

To correct a

fo~ows:

yeflow flarn~bcrease stie

ON position and

of

air shutter opening.

B. To correct a
Decrease

~g,

but

distinct

ske

of air shutter opening.

blue

b+

..—

—..

B

2. Oven burner flame m be checked as

(without burner

A

To correct a

btie

in place):

ye~ow flam~hcrease stie

fo~ows

of

air shutter opening.

B.

To correct a

~g,

but

distin@

blue

flame

Decrease ske of air shutter opening.

3. The air shutter should be set
2/3 open for natural gas, and

approtiately

approtiately

full

open on ~ gas.

4. The oven burner air shutter adjustment is the
same on ranges with a gas

ptiot

or electric

ignition.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 3
for the broil burner, if
equipped, to properly adjust
the broil burner flame.

Lmk

Screw

Orifice
Cap

Air
Shutter

.-

!

Lmk

Air S

32

Ori

WHEN

1.

ml HOOKU~ ~E ~MPLETED

M&e

sure ~ controls are left in the OFF

position.

2.

M&e

sure the flow of combustion and

ventilation air to the range is unobstructed.

MOBILE HOME

INSTWMTION

Be sure the initiation of this range in a
manufactured or mobile home conforms witi the
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety

Titie

24

CF~

Part 3280 [formerly the

Standard for

Safety

stidards

Manufactured Home

Manufactured

Set-Ups),
codes. k
be in accordance

z240/MH

MODEL~D

Mobfle

Home Construction and

Titie

24,

H.U.D. @art

are not applicable, the Standard for

hstitions

Home Sites Communities

~SI M25.1-latest

Canad% mobfle

with

the current

Mobile Home

SERW NUMBER

280)] or when such

edition, or with

home

kstiation

L~TIOH

Federd

1984

ins~tion

CN/CW

Code.

md

Iod

must

The serial plate for your range is located under

the

COOMOP

addition to the model and send numbers, it

at

tie

rear of the burner box.

k

tens

you the ratings of the burners and type of fuel
and pressure for which the range was adjusted

lefi

when it

men

the factory.

ordering parts, always include the model
number and serial number to ensure proper
replacement parts.
through General
Service Centers or General

authotied Customer

Park may be obtained

Electric/Hotpoint

Factory

Electric/Hotpoint

Carem

servicers.

33

QUESmONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

OVEN ~L NOT WORK

TOP BURNERS DO NOT
LIGHT OR DO NOT
BURN

BURNERS HAVE YELLOW
OR

=AMES

BURNER
LARGE OR YELLOW

OVEN DOES NOT
COOK PROPERLY

EVE~Y

YELLOW-~PED

~AMES

VERY

POSS~LE

s

Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet.

● The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.

●

Oven controls not properly set.

●

Make sure

●

Burner holes on the side or around the top of burner may be clogged. Remove

burners (on models with
burners) or burner caps on spill-proof models, and clean them with a toothpick.
Make sure you do not
area for burned-on food or

CAUSE

electrical plug is plugged into a live power

dud

burners) or burner heads (on models with sealed

edarge

the holes. On spill-proof models, check electrode

mease.

oudet.

mm=

(A)

ye~ow b+

C~

for

aorvice

“ Ebumer fl-S lookk

We

(B)

or (C), depending on

●

With LP gas, some

c

If range is connected to LP gas, check dl steps in the hstdlation

●

Make sure thermostat capillary bulb (located in upper portion of oven) is in

correct position, not touching oven sides and not coated with anything.

●

Aluminum foil being used improperly in oven.

●

Oven vent blocked on top of range.

●

OVEN TEMP knob set incorrectly or not turned on.

●

Incorrect cookware being used. Check each cooking section for cookware tips

or recommendations.

●

Check common problems listed in Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections.

●

Oven bottom not

yellow

securelv

@) Y*OwtiW

con~No@

on outer

for LP

(A), d fm service.

tie

type of gas

tipping on

seated in

outir

cones is normal.

oosition.

N-

you

gas

use.

(C) Sofi blue flm-

Noti for nati

burner

fl- shoddlook

gas

hstructions.

STRONG ODOR

OVEN TEMPERATURE
TOO HOT OR TOO COLD

H

you need more

GE Answer

800.626.2000
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●

hproper

●

An odor from the insulation around the oven liner is

ties

“

The oven thermostat needs adjusting. See the Do

Oven Thermostat section.

free:

air/gas ratio in oven. Adjust oven burner air shutter.

oven is used. This is temporary.

Zt

norrnrd

for the first few

Yoursel~–Adjust

the

Wdll

With the

Be There

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tiormation

or

usistice

GE appliance, receive

from GE,

the

assurance that

wdll

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ever need

l~ome

Repair

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For one year from date of original

purchase, we

charge,
your home to repair or replace

anypafi

because of a manufacturing defect.

will provide, free of

patis

and service labor in

of

the mnge

that fails

This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner

purchased for ordinary home use

in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington,
warranty is the same except that it

is LIMITED because you must pay
to ship the product to the service
shop or for the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be

provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer

normal working hours.
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for products

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If you have an installation problem,
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You are responsible for providing

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~

described in the Installation

Instructions provided with the

product.

Q

Replacement of house fuses or

. Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose

or used commercially.

c

Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

RESWNSIBLE

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may not apply to you. This warranty gives you

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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ahve

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