GE JGSP10GEK3, JGSP10GEK2, JGSP10GEK1 Owner’s Manual

Range

Contents

Anti:lip Bracket 3, 5 Sheh'es 9, 19 Appliance Registration 2 Thermostat Adjustment 25

Care and Cleaning 16-23 Vent Duct i0 Clock IO Problem Solver 26

Eiectr<mic (:<m trois i0 Repair Service 27

Features 6, 7 Safety Instructions 2-5

Flooring Under Range 5 Surface Cooking 8, 9

loeveling 5 Burners !7

l,ift-Up Cooktop 17 Burner Grates 16

Minute Timer 10 Control Settings 8 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Cookware Tips 9

()yen 9 Drip Pans 17

Air Adjustment 24 Flame Size 8 Baking, Baking Guide 12, 13 Lighting Instructions 8

Broiler Pan and Rack 15, 19 Warranty Back Cover Broiling, Broiling Guide 15

(:ontrol Settings 10, 11

Door Removal 18

l+ight; Bulb Replacement 10, 19

Oven Bottom Removal 18

Oven Timer I0, 11

l'reneaung IO

Roasting, Roasting Guide 14 GEAnswer CoMe# )

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Read this book cm-efuiiy.

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 understand something or need more help, write (include

your phone number): Consumer Affairs

GE Appliances

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Write down the model and serial numbers.

You'll find them on a label located on the front frame behind the

storage drawer front. See pages 6 and 7.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership

Rezistration tara mat came wlm

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Serial Number

Use these numbers in any corresponaence or sel-vlce Calls

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

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*Don't turn electric switches

on or_Offbecause sparks may Ignlle zne gas.

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Do not store oruse

gasoiine-oroiher

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liquidsinthe vicinity

ofthisoranyother

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Read all instructions before using th_s

appliance.

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The California Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement

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Ac!._qu!res Uae _overnor o t=amorma to putmsn a nst ol

substances known to the state

nf nnte.ntlal exnosure to _uch

substances.

Gas appliances can cause

minor exposure to t[lJ-_e u_ tunic

formaldehyde and soot, caused

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e.omhustion of natural gas or LP

fuels. Properly aditisted ranzes,

indicateAby a'blu_'shrather t'han a yellow flame, will minimize

incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be

minimized further by venting with an open window or using

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Immediately contact the dealer (or

builder) that sold you the range.

_ave rune ano money.

Before you request

serlrlce...

Check the Problem Solver on page 26. It lists causes of minor

operating problems that you can correct yourself.

* Havetheinstaller show you the location of the range gas

cut-offvalve.andhowtoshut

it off if necessary.

oHave your range installed

and properly grounded by a qualified installer, in accordance

with the installation instructions.

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Do _ot remove the round grounding prong from the plug. if

in _ou_ t about the _rounding of

o Be sure yov_rrange b _._t_y

adjusted by a qualified service

teehNdan or installer for the type of gas (Natural or LP) on

which it is to he used. Your

Never use your appha_ce for

warming or heating the r_m. Pro!onged use of the range

without adequate ventilation can be hazardous.

your personal responsibility and

n_|_(r_tlon to hw_',a an nn_rcmnd_d

outlet replaced with a properly- grounded three-prong outlet in

accordance with the National Electrical Code. Do not use an

extension cord with this appliance.

W_'N LrN _'--All ranges

__ I can tip and

rys#}J-7°

accidental

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_ range, attach

ANTI-TIP bracket supplied. To check if the bracket is installed

and engaged properly, remove the drawer and inspect the rear

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;securely into the slot in the

bracket,

If you pull the range out from

tho utMl fnr nnv rr, a_nn ma[-o

sure the rear leg is returned to its position in the bracket when you push the range back.

are removed from the range before operating it, to prevent

fire or smoke damage should the packing material ignite.

traffic path and out of drafty

c_rcu!ation.

it to the wall

I orfloorby

installing the

either type of gas.

* After prolonged use of a

range, high floor temperatures

coverings will not withstand this kind of me. Never inv,!! the

range over vinyl tile or linoleum

that cannot withstand such ty_ of use. Never install it directly over

interior kitchen carpeting.

Using Your Range

oDon't leave children alone or

unattended where a range is hot or in operation. They could be

seriously burned.

* Don't allow anyone to climb,

_t_nd or h_no on the oven daar.

storage drawer or range top.

They could damage the range and even tip it over causing severe personal injury.

CAUTION: ITEMS OF

INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED

IN CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE--

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THE RANGE TO REACH

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SERIOUSLY INJURED. * Let burner grates and other

surfaces cool before touching them or leaving them where

• Never wear loose fittfng or hanging garments while using

the appliance. Flammable material could be ignited if

brought in contact with flame or

severe burns.

* Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn offburner, then

smother flaming pan by covering

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lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.

flaming grease uu_uc a pro]. _m_

be put out by covering with baking

enda ar if.vMl_hla nmnlti-

purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher.

* Do not store flammable

the cooktop.

• Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials

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• When cooking pork, follow

the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal

temperature east t tu-r.

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This assures that, in the remote

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present in the meat, it will be killed and meat wil! be safe to eat.

,%,trace Cooking

* Always use the LITE position

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make sure the burners have ignited.

• Never leave surface burners

unattended at HI flame settings. Boilover causes smoking and

gleasy ISI3111UVK;15 Ul0.t lllily UtltK,ll

onfire.

oAdjust top burner flame size

so it does not extend beyond the

edge of the cooking utem_i. Excessive flame ishazardous.

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Use only dry pot holders--

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near open flames when lifting utensils. Do not use a towel or other

bu!kTclothinplace of a pot holder.

of burns, ignition of flammable

m_t_rlnl_ and _nillao_ tnrn the

cookware handles toward the side or back of the range without

extending over adjacent burners.

* Carefully watch foods being fried at HI flame setting.

* Never block the vents (air o__nings) of the range. They

provide the air inlet and outlet which is necessary for the range

to operate properly with correct combustion.

• Do not use a wok on the

cooking surface if the wok has a round metal ring which is

placed over the burner grate to

support the wok. This ring acts

as a heat trap which may damage

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burner grate ano ourner neau.

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a carbon monoxide level above

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resa!tingin ahealth hazard.

* Foods for flying should be as

dry as p_ssible. Frost on frozen

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* Use least possible amount of fat for effective shallow or deep-

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food is added.

o If a combination of oils or

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fal_:melt qlnwIv

Always heat fat slowly, and

watchas it..........Flt_ats.

®Use deep fat thermometer

whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.

o Use proper pan size--Avoid pans that are unstable or easily

tipped. Select utensils having fiat bottoms large enough to properly

contain food avoiding boiiovers and spiiiovers, and large enough

to cover burner grate. This will

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withhandlesthatcan beeasily graspedandremaincool.

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* Keep all plastics away from

top burners.

* To avoid the _ssibility of a

burn, always be certain that the controls for all burners are at

OFF position and all grates are

cool before attempting to remove a grate.

* When flaming foods under

the hood, turn the fan off. The

fan, if operating, may spread

the flame.

window, do not use long curtains

which could b!ow over the top

burners and create afire hazard.

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gas to the range and call a qualified

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Bakip_g, Broiiing and

o Do nol use oven for a storage_

area.

o Sland away from the range when opening tt_e door of a hot

oven. The hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns

to hands, face and/or eyes.

• Place oven shelves in desired position while oven iscool.

* Pulling out shelf to the shelf

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nraea.tinn noaingt |turns from

touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.

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could build up and the container

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* Don't use aluminum foil

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me oven excep_ asanywnere

described in this book. Misuset_

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* Use only glass cookware that is recommended for use in gas

ovens.

• Whenusingcookingor

roasting bagsinoven, follow the manufacturer'sdirection.

o AIw_v_ ramavo hrailor nan

from the oven as soon as you

finish broiling.Greaseleft inthe

pan cancatch fireifovenisused without removingthe greasefrom

the broilerpan.

* When broiling, if meat is too

elo_ ta the fl_me, the f_t m_v

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ignite. Trim excess fat to prevent

excessiveflare-ups.

_ ¢_a_¢correcdv to reduce the

e_ossibility,_ "'_'_"

. {,,g_c,_s_=fires.

F oorfingunder the Range

]f you should have a grease

fire in _he bl-oiier pan, turnoff oven, and keep oven door closed

to contain fire until it burns out.

Self-Cleaning Oven

o Do not clean the door gasket before reading special cleaning

instructions on page 20. The door gasket is essential for a good seat, Be careful not to rub, damage

or move it.

* 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. o Remove the broiler pan and

other cookware before self-

_!eanin_ the oven.

: ¢.W

_ibur range, like so many other household items, is heavy and can

_ettle into soft floor coverings

such as cushioned vinyl or

carpeting. When moving the range

on this type of flooring, use care. Do not install the range over

kitchen carpeting unless you place an insulating pad or sheet of

1/4-inch-thick plywood between

the range and carpeting.

When the floor covering ends at the

front of the range, the area that the

range will rest on should be built up with plywood or similar material to the same level or higher than the

floor covering. This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing.

Leveling the Range

leaning Your Range

lean only parts listed in this

Use and Care Book.

* Keep range clean and free

of accumulations of grease or spitiovers which may ignRe.

ill You Need Service

o Read "The Problem Solver" on page 26 of this book.

o Don't attempt to repair or replace any part of your

range unless it is specifically recommended Jn iris book, All

other servicing should be referred

to a qualified technician.

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Leveling legs are located on each corner of the base of the range.

Remove the bottom drawer and you can level the range on an uneven floor.

To remove drawer, pull drawer out all the way, tilt up the front and take it out. To replace drawer, insert glides at back of drawer beyond stop on range glides.

Lift drawer if necessary to insert

easily. Let front of drawer down, then push in to close.

One of the rear leveling legs

will engage theANTI-TIP bracket

(allow for some side to side adjustment). Allow a minimum clearance of 1/8"between the range

and the leveling leg that is to be

installed into the ANTI-TIP bracket.

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Model JGSPIOGEK with Brushed Chrome Cooktop

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1 Model and Serial Numbers

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3 Surface Burners, Grates and Chrome

I Drip Pans

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Automatic Oven Timer

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Minute/Second Timer (lets you time any kitchen function, even when

the oven is in use)

OVEN CANCEL button (push it to cancel any oven operation)

Electronic Display Panel

Oven "On" Indicator

Oven Vent

Oven Interior Light

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(lets you turn interior oven light on and off)

Oven Shelves (easily removed or repositioned on shelf supports)

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I 9, i0

I 10, 19

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Oven Shelf Supports

Broiler Pan and Rack

113

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(easily removed for oven cleaning)

Lif_-Up Cooktop

I15

(support rods hold it up to simplify cleaning unoerneam)

t16

Removable Oven Bottom

Oven Door Gasket

117

Storage Drawer

Anti-Tip Bracket

119

(see Safety instructions)

I 15, 19

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I 23

I 3,5

Surface Cooking

Automatic Ignition

Your surthce burners are lighted by electric ignition, eliminating the

need for standing pilot lights with constantly burning flames.

In case of a power outage, you can light the surface burners on your

range with a match. Hold a lighted match to the burner, then turn the

"knob to the LITE position. Use extreme caution when lighting

burners this way.

Surface burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will

continue to operate normally.

Surface Burner Controls

Knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are marked as to which

burners they control.

To Light a Surface Burner

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Push the control knob in and turn it to LITE. You will hear a little

clicking noise--the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner.

After the burner ignites, turn the knob to adjust the flame size.

After Lighting a Burner

, Check to be sure the burner you

turned on is the one you want to use.

e 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

materials on them.

How to Select Flame Size

The flame size on a gas burner

should match the cookware you are using.

NEVER LET THE FLAME EXTEND UP THE SIDES OF THE COOKWARE. Any flame larger than

the bottom of the cookware is wasted and only serves to heat the handles.

When using aluminum or aluminum-clad stainless steel

pots and pans, adjust the flame so the circle it makes is about 1/2 inch

smaller than the bottom of the cookware.

When boiling, use this same flame sizewl/2 inch smaller than the

bottom of the cookware--no matter what the cookware is made of. Foods

cook just as quickly at a gentle boil as they do at a furious rolling boil.

A high boil creates steam and cooks away moisture, flavor and nutrition.

Avoid it except for the few cooking processes which need a vigorous boil.

When frying or warming foods in stainless steel, cast iron or enamelware, keep the flame down

lower--to about 1/2 the diameter of the pan.

When frying in glass or ceramic cookware, lower the flame even more.

Using Your Oven

"lbp-of-Range Cookware

Aluminunl: lVledium-weight c_kv, arc is recommended because it

theatsquickly and evenly,.Most fc×xts

brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. Minerals in food and water will stain

but will not harm aluminum. A

quick scour with a soap-filled wool

pad after each use keeps aluminum cookware looking shiny new. Use

saucepans with tight-fitting lids for cooking with •minimum anaounts

of water.

Cast Iron: If heated slowly, most skillets wil! give satisfactory results.

Enamelware: Under some conditions, the enamel of some

cookware may melt. Follow cookware manufacturer's recommendations

for cooking methods.

Glass: There are two types of glass cookware--those lor oven use only

and those tbr top-of-range cooking (saucepans, coffee and teapots).

Glass conducts heat very slowly. Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can

be used for either surface or oven

ooking. It conducts heat very

lowly and cools very slowly.

Check cookware manufacturer's directions to be sure it c_a be used

on gas ranges. Stainless Steel: This metal alone

has poor heating properties, and is usually combined with copper,

aluminum or other metals for improved heat distribution.

Combination metal skillets usually

work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the

manufacturer recommends.

Automatic Ignition

The oven burner and broil

burner on your range are lighted

by electric ignition.

To light either burner, push the

button for the desired function and turn the SET knob until the desired

temperature is displayed. The burner should ignite within 60 seconds.

Power outage?

The oven and broiler burners on this range will not light in the event

of an electrical power outage. Do

not attempt to light them manually with a match.

Oven Shelves

The shelves are designed with stop- locks so when placed correctly on

the shelf supports, they will stop before coming completely out of

the oven and will not tilt when you are removing food from them or placing food on them.

When placing cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out to the "stop"

position. Place the cookware on the shelf, then slide the shelf back into the oven. This will eliminate

reaching into the hot oven.

To remove the shelves from the

oven, pull them toward you, tilt front end upward and pull them out.

To replace, place shelf on shelf support with stop-locks (curved

extension of shelf) facing up and toward rear of oven. Tilt up front

and push shelf toward back of oven until it goes past "stop" on oven

wall. Then lower front of shelf and push it all the way back.

Shelf Positions

The oven has four shelf supports-- A (bottom), B, C and D (top).

Shelf positions for cooking are suggested on Baking and Roasting

pages.

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