GE JGB690SEFSS, JGB690EEFES, JGB695EEFES, JGB690DEFBB, JGB695DEFBB Owner's Manual

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Safety Information ............2

Warranty ........................8

Assistance / Accessories ......9

Using The Cooktop

Surface Burners ...................10

Using The Oven

Oven Controls .....................12

Oven Air Vents ....................13

Special Features ..................14
Oven Racks and Rack Positions ....15

Cooking Modes ...................16

Cookware .........................16

Cooking Guide ....................17

Care and Cleaning

Self-Cleaning Gas

Cleaning the Oven ................18

Cleaning The Cooktop .............19
Cleaning The Door and Drawer ....22

Maintenance ......................23

Owner’s Manual

Ranges

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Troubleshooting Tips .........25

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # __________________

Serial # ___________________

You can find them on a label
on the side trim or on the front of
the (lower) oven behind the oven
door.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or

explosion may result, causing property damage, personal injury or death.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

 Do not try to light any appliance.
 Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

SAFETY INFORMATION

 Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier ’s instructions.
 If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

ANTI-TIP DEVICE.

A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Verify the anti-tip bracket has been properly installed

and engaged.
Ensure the anti-tip bracket is re-engaged when the range

is moved.
Do not operate the range without the anti-tip bracket in

place and engaged.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or

serious burns to children or adults.

Anti-Tip
Bracket

Leveling Leg

Freestanding and Slide-In Ranges

WARNING

Tip-Over Hazard

To reduce the risk of tipping the
range, the range must be secured by
a properly installed anti-tip bracket.
See installation instructions shipped
with the bracket for complete details
before attempting to install.

For Freestanding and Slide-In
Ranges

To check if the bracket is installed
and engaged properly, look

underneath the range to see that
the rear leveling leg is engaged in the bracket. On some models, the
storage drawer or kick panel can be removed for easy inspection. If
visual inspection is not possible, slide the range forward, confirm the
anti-tip bracket is securely attached to the floor or wall, and slide the
range back so the rear leveling leg is under the anti-tip bracket.

If the range is pulled from the wall for any reason, always repeat
this procedure to verify the range is properly secured by the anti-tip
bracket.

Never completely remove the leveling legs or the range will not be
secured to the anti-tip device properly.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to
publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm,
and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

WARNING This product contains one or more chemical known to the Sate of California to

cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Self-clean ovens can cause low-level exposure to some of these substances, including carbon monoxide,

during the cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a
ventilation fan or hood.

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

WARNING NEVER use this

appliance as a space heater to heat or warm
the room. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning and overheating of the
oven.

 Use this appliance for its intended purpose as

described in this owner’s manual.

 Have your range installed and properly

grounded by a qualified installer in accordance
with the provided installation instructions. Any
adjustment and service should be performed
only by a qualified gas range installers or service
technicians. Do not attempt to repair or replace
any part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual.

 Your range is shipped from the factory set for

use with natural gas. It can be converted for use
with LP gas. If required, these adjustments must
be made by a qualified technician in accordance
with the installation instructions and local codes.
The agency performing this work assumes
responsibility for the conversion.

 Have the installer show you the location of the

range gas shut-off valve and how to turn it off if
necessary.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 Plug your range into a 120-volt grounded outlet

only. Do not remove the round grounding
prong from the plug. If in doubt about the
grounding of the home electrical system, it is
your responsibility and obligation to have an
ungrounded outlet replaced with a properly
grounded, three prong outlet in accordance with
the National Electrical Code. Do not use on
extension cord with this appliance.

 Before performing any service, unplug the range

or disconnect the power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker.

 Be sure all packing materials are removed from

the range before operating to prevent ignition of
these materials

 Avoid scratching or impacting glass doors,

cooktops or control panels. Doing so may lead to
glass breakage. Do not cook on a product with
broken glass. Shock, fire or cuts may occur.

 Do not leave children alone—children should

not be left alone or unattended in an area where
an appliance is in use. They should never be
allowed to climb, sit or stand on any part of the
appliance.



 Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on

CAUTION Do not store items of

interest to children in cabinets above an oven

- children climbing on the oven to reach items
could be seriously injured.

the oven door, drawer or cooktop. They could
damage the range or tip it over causing severe
injury or death.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING

 Never block the vents (air openings) of the

range. They provide the air inlets and outlets
that are necessary for the range to operate
properly with correct combustion. Air openings
are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top
and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom
of the range under the warming drawer, lower
oven drawer or kick panel.

 Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp pot

SAFETY INFORMATION

holders on hot surfaces may result in burns
from steam. Do not let pot holders touch surface
burners, burner grate, or oven heating element.
Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place
of pot holders.

 Do not touch the heating elements or the

interior surface of the oven. These surfaces
may be hot enough to burn even though they
are dark in color. During and after use, do

WARNING

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)

KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE OVEN

Failure to do so may result in fire or personal injury.

not touch, or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact any interior area of the oven;
allow sufficient time for cooling first. Other
surfaces of the appliance may become hot
enough to cause burns. Potentially hot surfaces
include the burners, grates, oven vent opening,
surfaces near the opening and crevices around
the oven door.

 Do not heat unopened food containers.

Pressure could build up and the container could
burst, causing an injury.

 Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to

at least an internal temperature of 160°F and
poultry to at least an internal temperature of
180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually
protects against foodborne illness.

 Do not store or use flammable materials in

an oven or near the cooktop, including paper,
plastic, pot holders, linens, wall coverings,
curtains, drapes and gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids.

 Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments

while using the appliance. Avoid storing
commonly used items in cabinets above the
range and be careful when reaching over the
range. Clothing in close proximity to burners or
hot surfaces may ignite causing severe burns.

Do not let cooking grease or other flammable



materials accumulate in or near the range.
Grease in the oven or on the cooktop may ignite.

 Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease

should not be allowed to accumulate on the
hood or filter.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, TAKE THE FOLLOWING

STEPS TO PREVENT INJURY AND FIRE SPREADING

 Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up

a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a
flaming pan on a surface burner by covering the
pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet
or flat tray. If necessary, use a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

 If there is a fire in the oven during baking, turn

the oven off and keep the door closed until the
fire goes out. If necessary, use a multi-purpose
dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher.

WARNING

 Never leave the surface burners unattended at

medium or high heat settings. Foods, especially
oily foods, may ignite resulting in fire that could
spread to surrounding cabinets.

 Never leave oil unattended while frying. If

allowed to heat beyond its smoking point, oil
may ignite resulting in fire that may spread
to surrounding cabinets. Use a deep fat
thermometer whenever possible to monitor oil
temperature.

 To avoid oil spillover and fire, use a minimum

amount of oil when shallow pan-frying and avoid
cooking frozen foods with excessive amounts of
ice.

 Use proper pan size and avoid pans that are

unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware that is
matched to the size of the burner. Burner flames
should be adjusted so that they do not extend
beyond the bottom of the pan. Excessive flame
may be hazardous.

 Always use the LITE position when igniting the

top burners and make sure the burners have
ignited.

COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 If there is a fire in the oven during self-clean, turn

the oven off and wait for the fire to go out. Do
not force the door open. Introduction of fresh air
at self-clean temperatures may lead to a burst
of flame from the oven. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in severe burns.

 When using glass/ceramic cookware, make sure

it is suitable for cooktop service; others may
break because of sudden change in temperature.

 To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of

flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a
container should be turned toward the center of
the range without extending over nearby burners.

 When preparing flaming foods under a hood, turn

the fan on.

 Do not use a wok with a round metal support

ring. The ring may trap heat and block air to the
burner resulting in a carbon monoxide hazard.

 Do not attempt to lift the cooktop. Doing so may

damage the gas tubing to the surface burners
resulting in a gas leak and risk of fire.

 When disabling Lock Control (on some models),

make sure the surface controls are set to the
OFF position. This will prevent unintended gas
flow from the burners.

 Do not use aluminum foil to cover the grates or

line any part of the cooktop. Doing so may result
in carbon monoxide poisoning, overheating of the
cooktop surfaces, or a potential fire hazard.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING

WARNING NEVER cover any slots,

holes, or passages in the oven bottom or
cover an entire rack with materials such
as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow
through the oven and may cause carbon
monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings
may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

SAFETY INFORMATION

 Use this appliance for its intended purpose as

described in this owner’s manual.

 Stand away from the range when opening the

oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can
cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.

 Keep the oven free from grease buildup. Grease

in the oven may ignite.

 Place oven racks in desired location while oven

is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot,
be careful to avoid touching hot surfaces.

OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 Pull the oven rack to the stop-lock position when

loading and unloading food from the oven. This
helps prevent burns from touching hot surfaces
of the door and oven walls.

 Do not leave items such as paper, cooking

utensils or food in the oven when not in use.
Items stored in an oven can ignite.

 Do not leave items on the cooktop near the oven

vent which is in the center of the backguard.
Items may overheat resulting in a risk of fire or
burns.

 When using cooking or roasting bags in the

oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.

 Never broil with door open. Open-door broiling

is not permitted due to overheating of control
knobs.

WARNING

The self-cleaning feature (on some models)
operates the oven at temperatures high enough
to burn away food soils in the oven. Follow these
instructions for safe operation.

 Do not touch oven surfaces during self-clean

operation. Keep children away from the oven
during self-cleaning. Failure to follow these
instructions may cause burns.

 Before operating the self-clean cycle, remove

pans, shiny metal oven racks and other utensils
from the oven. Only porcelain-coated oven racks
may be left in the oven. Do not use self-clean to
clean other parts, such as grates.

SELF-CLEANING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 Before operating the self-clean cycle, wipe

grease and food soils from the oven. Excessive
amount of grease may ignite leading to smoke
damage to your home.

 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 oven

cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any
kind should be used in or around any part of the
oven.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

 The purpose of the broil drawer is to hold hot

cooked foods at serving temperature. Bacteria
will grow very rapidly in food that is between 40
and 140°F. Do not put cold food in broil drawer.
Do not keep food in the broil drawer for more
than 2 hours. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in foodborne illness.

 Do not leave paper products, plastics, canned

food or combustible materials in the drawer. They
may ignite.

 Do not touch the heating element or the interior

surface of the drawer. These surfaces may be
hot enough to cause burns.

BROIL DRAWER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Some models)

 Use care when opening the drawer. Open the

drawer a crack and let hot air or steam escape
before removing or replacing food. Hot air or
steam that escapes can cause burns to hands,
face and/or eyes.

 Do not use aluminum foil to line the broil drawer.

Foil is an excellent heat insulator and will trap
heat beneath it. This will upset the performance
of the drawer and potentially cause a fire hazard.

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WARRANTY

GE Gas Range Warranty

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All warranty service is provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician.
To schedule service, on-line, visit us at www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/, or call 800.GE.CARES
(800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model number available when calling for service.

Servicing your appliance may require the use of the onboard data port for diagnostics. This gives a GE factory
service technician the ability to quickly diagnose any issues with your appliance and helps GE improve its products
by providing GE with information on your appliance. If you do not want your appliance data to be sent to GE, please
advise your technician not to submit the data to GE at the time of service.

For the period of one year from the date of the original purchase. GE will provide any part of the range which fails due
to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all
labor and in-home service to replace the defective part.

What GE will not cover:

 Service trips to your home to teach you how to use

the product.

 Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
 Failure of the product if it is abused, misused,

modified or used for other than the intended purpose
or used commercially.

 Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

 Damage to the product caused by accident, fire,

floods or acts of God.

 Incidental or consequential damage caused by

possible defects with this appliance.

 Damage caused after delivery.
 Product not accessible to provide required service.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties,
including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the
shortest period allowed by law.
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. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights
are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

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Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.

or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours. GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your
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Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures
to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally
should be referred to qualified service personnel.
Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing
may cause unsafe operation.

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Accessories

ASSISTANCE / ACCESSORIES

Looking For Something More?
GE offers a variety of accessories to improve your cooking and maintenance experiences!

To place an order visit us online at:

www.GEApplianceParts.com (U.S.) or www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada)

or call 800.626.2002 (U.S.) 800.661.1616 (Canada)

The following products and more are available:

Accessories

Small Broiler Pan (8 ¾ ” x 1 ¼” x 13 ½ “) WB48X10055 (US) 222D2097G001 (Canada)
Large* Broiler Pan (12 ¾ ” x 1 ¼” x 16 ½ “) WB48X10056 (US) 222D2097G002 (Canada)
XL** Broiler Pan (17 ” x 1 ¼” x 19 1/4“) WB48X10057 (US) Not available in Canada

Parts

Oven racks Part numbers vary by model
Oven burners Part numbers vary by model
Light bulbs Part numbers vary by model

Cleaning Supplies

CitruShine Stainless Steel Wipes WX10X10007
CeramaBryte Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner PM10X311

How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape

Carefully grasp a corner of the protective shipping film with your fingers and slowly peel it from the appliance surface.
Do not use any sharp items to remove the film. Remove all of the film before using the appliance for the first time.

To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product, the safest way to remove the adhesive from packaging
tape on new appliances is an application of a household liquid dishwashing detergent. Apply with a soft cloth and
allow to soak.

NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from all parts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.

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