GE Appliances
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Owner???s Manual
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Part No. 164D3333P172 Pub. No.
GE Appliances
GE Answer Center ?? 800.626.2000
Owner???s Manual
JBP19
JBP21
JBP22
JBP24
JBP25
JBP26
JBP30
Part No. 164D3333P172 Pub. No.
Congratulations!
You Are Now Part of the GE Family.
Welcome to the GE family. We???re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You???ll see it in this
Best of all, you???ll experience these values each time you use your range. That???s important, because your new range will be part of your family for many years. And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come.
We thank you for buying GE. We appreciate your purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home.
Important!
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.
Write the model and serial numbers here.
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You can find them on a label behind the range door or behind the storage drawer.
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GE & You,
A Service Partnership.
Ask any GE appliance owner and they will tell you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service. However, did you know that most questions result from simple problems that you can easily fix yourself in just a few minutes? This Owner???s Manual can tell you how.
Read this Manual
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your range properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your range.
Review the Section on
Troubleshooting Tips
You???ll find many answers to common problems here. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.
If You Need Service
If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of
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Safety
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8
Surface Cooking Units . . . .9, 10
Operating Instructions
Using the Surface Units . .10, 11
Using the
Using the Clock and Timer . . .17
Timed Baking and Roasting . .18
Oven Thermostat . . . . . . . . . .19
Care and
Installation Instructions
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . .28
Prepare the Opening . . . . . . . .29
Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Electrical
Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Troubleshooting Tips
Call For
Customer Service
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Numbers . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
WARNING
All ranges can tip and injury could result.
To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall and floor by installing the
To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, remove the kick panel or storage drawer and inspect the rear leveling leg. Make sure it fits securely into the slot.
If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the device is properly engaged when you push the range back against the wall. If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.
Please refer to the
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner???s Manual.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
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???Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
???Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
???Before performing any service, disconnect the range power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker.
???Do not leave children
???Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the door, storage drawer or cooktop. They could damage the range and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.
???Do not store flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop.
???CAUTION: Items of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets above a range or on the backsplash of a
???Never wear
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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??? Use only dry pot
??? For your safety, never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
??? Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range.
??? Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the pan completely with a well- fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use a multi- purpose dry chemical or
???Flame in the oven can be smothered completely by closing the oven door and turning the oven off or by using a multi- purpose dry chemical or
???Do not touch the surface units, 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 not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact, the surface units, areas nearby the surface units or any interior area of the oven; allow sufficient time for cooling first.
???Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven vent opening, surfaces near the opening, crevices around the oven door and metal trim parts above the door.
???REMEMBER: The inside surface of the oven may be hot when the door is opened.
???Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
???Keep the hood and grease filters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires.
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COOK MEAT AND POULTRY
THOROUGHLY???
Cook meat and poultry
OVEN
Installation Instructions
???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.
???Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury.
???Keep the oven vent unobstructed.
???Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
???Place the oven shelf in the desired position while the oven is cool. If shelves must be handled when hot, do not let pot holder contact the heating elements.
???Pulling out the shelf to the
???When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven, follow the manufacturer???s directions.
???Do not use the oven to dry newspapers. If overheated, they can catch on fire.
???Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items stored in an oven can ignite.
???Do not leave paper
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
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???Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
???Clean only parts listed in this Owner???s Manual.
???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. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside of the oven when the self- clean cycle is used.
???Before
???Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before starting the self- cleaning operation.
???If the
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SURFACE COOKING UNITS
Use proper pan
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???Never leave the surface units unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
???Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip pans or anywhere in the oven except as described in this manual. Misuse could result in a shock, fire hazard or damage to the range.
???Be sure the drip pans and the vent duct are not covered and are in place. Their absence during cooking could damage range parts and wiring.
???Only certain types of glass, glass ???ceramic, earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for cooktop service; others may break because of the 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 surface units.
???Always turn the surface units off before removing cookware.
???Do not immerse or soak the removable surface units. Do not put them in a dishwasher. Do not
???When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
???To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric shock, always be certain that the controls for all surface units are at the OFF position and all coils are cool before attempting to lift or remove a unit.
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Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
SURFACE COOKING UNITS
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???Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge is used to wipe spills on a hot cooktop, be careful to avoid steam burns.
???Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or medium high heat settings.
???Foods for frying should be as dry as possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan.
???Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added.
???If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying, stir together before heating, or as fats melt slowly.
???Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
???Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.
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REMEMBER???
Your continued health and safety are important to us. Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our GE family.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Using the surface units.
How to Set
Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want.
At both OFF and HI the control clicks into position. You may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking, indicating the control is keeping the power level you set.
Be sure you turn the control knob to
OFF when you finish cooking.
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Not over 1 inch
Surface Cookware Tips
Use medium- or
For best cooking results, pans should be flat on the bottom. Match the size of the saucepan to the size of the surface unit. The pan should not extend over the edge of the surface unit more than 1 inch.
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Use only
Wok Cooking
We recommend that you use only a
Do not use woks that have support rings. Use of these types of woks, with or without the ring in place, can be dangerous. Placing the ring over the surface unit will cause a
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Using the oven controls.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
selected oven temperature.
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Display
Shows the time of day and the time set for the timer.
CLOCK Pad
Press this pad before setting the clock.
START TIME ON/OFF Pad
Press this pad and the HOUR and MIN. pads to delay the starting of your oven up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
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NOTE: Do not lock the oven door with the latch during cooking. The latch is used for
will be displayed to indicate setting. Display will change back to time after a few seconds.
As a safety feature, this oven will automatically shut off after 12 hours.
On models with touch pad clock controls this feature may be deactivated to allow the oven to be left on for more than 12 hours.
???To deactivate or reactivate the Automatic Oven
???On some models you may use the oven light switch to turn the light on and off when the door is closed.
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Safety Information
Using the oven.
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.
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The oven has 4 shelf positions.
Before you begin???
The shelves have
When placing and removing cookware, pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf support.
To remove a shelf, pull it toward you, tilt the front end up and pull it out.
To replace, place the end of the shelf
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The type of margarine will affect baking performance!
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Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as butter or margarine (80% fat). If you decrease the fat, the recipe may not give the same results as with a higher fat product.
Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies, pastries, cookies or candies are made with low fat spreads. The lower the fat content of a spread product, the more noticeable these differences become.
Federal standards require products labeled ???margarine??? to contain at least 80% fat by weight. Low fat spreads, on the other hand, contain less fat and more water. The high moisture content of these spreads affect the texture and flavor of baked goods. For best results with your old favorite recipes, use margarine, butter or stick spreads containing at least 70% vegetable oil.
Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature. Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads.
For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10 minutes.
Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in the oven as much as possible. Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven. If you need to use two shelves, stagger the pans so one is not directly above the other, and leave approximately 11???2??? from the front of the pan to the front of the shelf.
Aluminum Foil
Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil. This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking.
A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food.
Aluminum foil may be used to catch a spillover.
You can also use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan and broiler grid. However, you must mold the foil tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid.
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Leave the door open to the broil stop position. The door stays open by itself, yet the proper temperature is maintained in the oven.
How to Set the Oven for Broiling
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Broiling guide
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Using the clock and timer.
Safety
CLOCK
Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day.
The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a timed baking or
To Set the Clock:
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TIMER
ON/OFF
The timer is a minute timer only.
The timer does not control oven operations. The maximum setting on the timer is 11 hours and 59 minutes.
To Set the Timer:
1 Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad.
2 Press the HOUR and MIN. pads until the amount of time you want shows in the display. The timer will start automatically within a few seconds of releasing the pad.
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To Reset the Timer:
If the display is still showing the time remaining, you may change it by pressing the HOUR and MIN. pads until the time you want appears in the display.
If the remaining time is not in the display, recall the remaining time by pressing the TIMER ON/OFF pad and then pressing the HOUR and MIN. pads until the new time you want shows in the display.
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Using the timed baking and roasting features.
Do not latch the oven door during timed cooking. The latch is used for
NOTE: Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork, should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
ON/OFF
Make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day.
The display will show the cooking time remaining. When the oven reaches the set temperature, a tone sounds.
When the oven automatically turns off the AUTOMATIC OVEN light will flash and the oven will signal. Turn the oven control to OFF to stop the flashes and signal.
How to Set a Delay Start and Automatic Stop
When the oven automatically turns off the AUTOMATIC OVEN light will flash and the oven will signal. Turn the oven control to OFF to stop the flashes and signal.
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Adjust the oven
You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself.
Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven. These thermometers may vary
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling or the
For Models with Only an Oven Temperature Knob
When you are adjusting the thermostat, the following lights will flash indicating where the thermostat will be set when you release the adjustment button:
??? OVEN ON: Indicates the thermostat will be set at the factory setting.
??? PREHEATED: Indicates the thermostat will be set 20??F. hotter.
For Models with Pads and an Oven Temperature Knob
5 degree increments.
The oven temperature can be increased up to 35??F. hotter or can be decreased down to 35??F. cooler.
If the oven adjustment is set cooler than the factory setting a minus sign
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Safety Information
Using the
Never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism.
Before a Clean Cycle
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Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom.
The range must be completely cool in order to set the
We recommend venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first
Remove all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven.
The oven shelves can be
Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners. Clean the top, sides and outside of the oven door with soap and water.
The enamel grid and broiler pan may be cleaned in the
Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place and the oven light is off.
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the
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How to Set the Oven for Cleaning
1 Latch the door.
2 Turn the Oven Temperature knob to CLEAN.
Clean cycle time is normally 4 hours and 20 minutes. You can change the clean time to between 3 hours and 5 hours, 59 minutes by using the HOUR and MIN. pads.
When the CLEAN light flashes, slide the latch handle to the left, and turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF.
How to Delay the Start of Cleaning
(on some models)
1
2 Turn the Oven Temperature knob to CLEAN.
3 Press the START TIME ON/OFF pad.
4 Press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the time cleaning will start.
When the CLEAN light flashes, slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go and turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF.
After a Clean Cycle
You may notice some white ash in the oven. Wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools.
If white spots remain, remove them with a
These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle.
If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle, repeat the cycle.
???You cannot set the oven for cooking until the oven is cool enough for the door to be unlatched.
???While the oven is
???If the shelves become hard to slide, wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil.
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Care and cleaning of the range.
To remove a knob, pull it straight off the stem. Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak.
Oven Vent
The oven is vented through an opening under the right rear surface unit.
Never cover the opening with aluminum foil or any other material.
Oven vent location
Painted Surfaces
Painted surfaces include the sides and the drawer front.
Clean these with soap and water or a vinegar and water solution.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleaning powders, steel wool or harsh abrasives on any painted surface.
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Lift the door straight up and off the hinges.
The gasket is designed with a gap at the bottom to allow for proper air circulation.
The oven door is removable for cleaning.
Do not lift the door by the handle.
To remove the door, open it to the special stop position. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges.
Do not place hands between the hinge and the oven door frame.
To replace the door, make sure the hinges are in the special stop position. Position the slots in the bottom of the door squarely over the hinges and slowly lower it over both hinges.
To clean the inside of the door:
???Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during the
???The area outside the gasket and the front frame can be cleaned with a
Do not rub or clean the door
???If you notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door, you should have it replaced.
To clean the outside of the door:
???Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven door. Rinse well. You may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of the door. Do not let water drip into the vent openings.
???Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately. When surface is cool, clean and rinse.
???Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders or harsh abrasives on the outside of the door.
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Care and cleaning of the range.
Oven Heating Elements
Do not clean the bake element or the broil element.
Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated.
To clean the oven floor, gently lift the bake element.
Clean with warm soapy water.
Oven Shelves
Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool.
Oven Light Replacement (on some models)
CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel.
Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely.
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How to Remove the Storage Drawer or Kick
Panel to Clean Under the Range
To remove the storage drawer:
To remove the kick panel, pull it straight out at the top.
To replace the panel, first hook the bottom tabs on and then the top tabs.
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Care and cleaning of the range.
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if misused. This finish is
If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right away. When the surface has cooled, wash with soap and water. Rinse well.
For other spills such as fat spatterings, wash with soap and water or cleansing powders after the surface has cooled. Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.
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Be sure all surface units are turned off before raising the cooktop.
Some models have a cooktop that can be lifted up
for easier cleaning. The entire cooktop may be lifted up and supported in the up position.
The surface units do not need to be removed; however, you may remove one to make raising the cooktop easier. There are two side supports that lock into position when the cooktop is lifted up.
After cleaning under the cooktop with hot, mild soapy water and a clean cloth, lower the cooktop. Be careful not to pinch your fingers.
To lower the cooktop, push the rods back and gently lower the cooktop until it rests in place.
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Be sure all the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them.
Drip Pans
Remove the surface units. Then lift out the drip pans.
For best results, clean the drip pans by hand. Place them in a covered container (or a plastic bag) with 1/4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a
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Installation of the range.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Before You Begin
IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the local electrical inspector???s use.
IMPORTANT: OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND
ORDINANCES.
NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with the appliance after installation is completed.
NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Owner???s Manual and
Installation Instructions for future use.
NOTE: This appliance must be properly grounded.
Tools You Will Need
???Large blade screwdriver
???1/4??? hex head nutdriver
???Channel lock pliers
Electrical Requirements
CAUTION, FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: DO NOT USE AN
EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
REMOVE HOUSE FUSE OR OPEN CIRCUIT BREAKER
BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.
This appliance must be supplied with the proper voltage and frequency, and connected to an individual, properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a circuit breaker or time delay fuse, as noted on the rating plate.
Wiring must conform to National Electric Codes.
If the electric service provided does not meet the above specifications, have a licensed electrician install an approved outlet.
Because range terminals are not accessible after range is in position, flexible service conduit or cord must be used.
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Read these instructions completely and carefully.
1 Prepare the Opening
Allow 11???2??? spacing from the range to adjacent vertical walls above cooktop surface.
Allow 30??? minimum clearance between surface units and bottom of unprotected wood or metal top cabinet, and 15??? minimum between countertop and adjacent cabinet bottom.
EXCEPTION: Installation of a listed microwave oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall conform to the installation instructions packed with that appliance.
If cabinet storage is installed, reduce risk by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a min. of 5??? beyond the bottom of the cabinets. Make sure the wall covering, countertops and cabinets around the range can withstand heat generated by the range, oven or cooktop up to 200??F.
Not less than the width of the range
Hood
5??? Min.
30??? 15??? Min. Min. 
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Wall
11???2??? Min.
Locate the outlet box within either shaded area.
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Wall
Outlet box
71???2???
C of range
L
7???
71???2???
Install the outlet box on either
side of the C
L
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Floor
Cord
5???
21???4???
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Installation of the range.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Flooring Under the Range
Your range, like many other household items, is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting.
When moving the range on this type of flooring, it should be installed on a 1/4??? thick sheet of plywood (or similar material) as follows:
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 to the same level or higher than the floor covering. This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing.
2 Prepare for Electrical Connection
Effective January 1, 1996 the National Electric Code requires that new construction (not existing) utilize a
When installing an electric range in new construction follow Steps 3 and 5 for
Use only a
A range cord rated at 40 amps with 125/250 minimum volt range is required. A 50 amp range cord is not recommended but if used, it should be marked for use with nominal 13???8??? diameter connection openings. Care should be taken to center the cable and strain relief within the knockout hole to keep the edge from damaging the cable.
NOTE: A
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3 Power Cord Strain Relief Installation
Knockout ring in bracket.Knockout ring removed.
c Assemble the strain relief in the hole. Insert the power cord through the strain relief and tighten. Allow enough slack to easily attach the cord terminals to the connector block. If tabs are present at the end of the winged strain relief, they can be removed for better fit.
NOTE: Do not install the power cord without a strain relief. The strain relief bracket should be installed before reinstalling the rear range wiring cover.
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Installation of the range.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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WARNING: The neutral or ground wire of the power cord must be connected to the neutral terminal located in the center of the connector block. The power leads must be connected to the outside (brass colored) terminals.
Remove the 3 wire terminal screws from the connector block. Insert screws through each power cord terminal ring and into the connector block until the screws engage the nuts. Be certain that the center wire is connected to the center screw of the connector block. Tighten screws securely.
Do NOT remove ground strap connection.
Connector block
Neutral terminal
Ground strap
Power cord
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WARNING: The neutral wire of the supply circuit is connected to the neutral terminal located in the center of the
connector block. The power leads must be connected to the outside (brass colored) terminals. The 4th grounding lead must be connected to the frame of the range with the grounding plate and grounding screw.
a Remove the 3 screws from the connector block.
d Attach ground wire to the frame of the range.
Grounding
plate
Ground Strap
(grounding to range)
Grounding to range
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Installation of the range.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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Remove the 3 screws from the connector block. Insert bare wires between the connector block terminals and movable nuts. Tighten screws securely. Do not remove ground strap connection.
WARNING: Connector block is approved for copper wire connection only. If aluminum wire is used, see note below.
NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING
a Do not connect aluminum wire to the connector block.
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Remove the 3 screws from the connector block. Remove the grounding strap from the connector block middle location and the screw connecting it to the frame of the range. Insert bare wires between the connector block terminals and movable nuts. Tighten screws securely. Attach ground wire to the frame of the range.
WARNING: Connector block is approved for copper wire connection only. If aluminum wire is used, see note below.
NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING
a Do not connect aluminum wire to connector block.
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Installation of the range.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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An
WARNING
???Range must be secured by
???See instructions to install (supplied with bracket).
???Unless properly installed, the range could be tipped by stepping or sitting on the door. Injury might result from spilled hot liquids or from the range itself.
Screw must enter wood or metal
Typical installation of
9 Leveling the Range
The range must be level. Leveling feet are located at each corner of the base of the range. Remove the storage drawer or kick panel (depending on your model) and using channel locks, rotate the leveling feet in and out as required to level the range. (For instructions on how to remove and replace the storage drawer or the kick panel, see the Care and cleaning of the range section.)
On some models, there are plastic covers which may be removed for easy adjustment (just squeeze and pull).
One of the rear leveling feet will engage the
Check the range for proper installation into the
10 Final Check
Be sure all range controls are in the OFF position before leaving the 36 range.
Before you call for service???
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.
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Safety Information
Before you call for service???
Troubleshooting Tips
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Food does not broil properly
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clock, you must reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset it by turning the Oven Temperature knob back to OFF, setting the clock and resetting any cooking function.
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GE Electric Range Warranty
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care?? technician. For service,
call
What Is Not Covered:
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???Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.
???Improper installation.
???Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, 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 to personal property caused by possible defects with this appliance.
Instructions Installation
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. 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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Service Telephone Numbers.
GE Answer Center?? 800.626.2000
The GE Answer Center?? is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away.
Special Needs Service 800.626.2000
TDD
GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier- free kitchen for persons with limited mobility.
Service Contracts
Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you???ll receive a substantial discount. GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires.
Parts and Accessories
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted).
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.
Service Satisfaction
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, follow these three steps. First, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Next, if you are still not pleased, write all the details??? including your phone
Major Appliance Consumer Action Program
20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606.