Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto JGBP35GZX del fabbricante GE
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XL44 TM Self-Cleaning Gas Range GE Appliances Use and Care & Installation Guide Safety Instructions ................... 2–5 Anti-Tip Device ............................ 2, 3, 36, 43 Operating Instructions, Tips Aluminum Foil................... 5, 16, 21–23, 25 Clock and Timer .
2 HELP US HELP YOU… Read this guide car efully . It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range properly . Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you r eceived a damaged range… Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the range.
3 Important Safety Instructions IMPOR T ANT SAFETY NOTICE • The California Safe Drinking W ater and T oxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known t.
IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST T O CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE—CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSL Y INJURED. • Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the door , storage drawer or cooktop.
• When using glass cookware, make sure it is designed for top-of-range cooking. • If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying, stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly . • Use proper pan size— A void pans that are unstable or easily tipped.
6 FEA TURES OF YOUR RANGE Features and appearance may vary . MASK FOR SHELVES AUTO CLEAN BAKE OVEN BROIL DELAY OVEN ON CLEAN STOP TIMER BAKE CLEAN BROIL LOCK O N HR CLEAR OFF – + CLOCK COOK TIME TIM.
7 Featur es of Y our Range Feature Index See page (Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) 1 Air Intake (under storage drawer or kick panel) 4, 34 2 Model and Serial Numbers – (on front frame of range, behind storage drawer or removable kick panel) 3 Anti-Tip Device 2, 3, 36, 43 Lower right rear corner on range back.
8 HOW DOES THIS COOKT OP COMP ARE T O YOUR OLD ONE? Y our new cooktop has gas burners. If you are used to cooking with induction or other electric surface units, you will notice some differences when you use gas burners. The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or surface unit you have.
9 SURF ACE COOKING Surface Burner Contr ols The knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are located on the control panel in front of the burners. The two knobs on the left control the left front and left rear burners. The two knobs on the right control the right front and right rear burners.
10 SURF ACE COOKING (continued) T op-of-Range Cookwar e Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is recommended because it heats quickly and evenly . Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with tight-fitting lids when cooking with minimum amounts of water .
DELAY OVEN ON CLEAN STOP TIMER BAKE CLEAN BROIL LOCK O N TIMER ON/OFF STOP TIME COOK TIME AUTO SELF CLEAN BROIL HI/LO BAKE CLOCK HR CLEAR OFF TIME – + + OVEN Surface Cooking Featur es of Y our Oven Control FEA TURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL (appearance may vary) 1.
OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER Clock T o Set the Clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly . The time of day cannot be changed during a T imed Baking or Self-Cleaning cycle. 1. Press the CLOCK pad. 2. Press the + or – pad to set the time of day .
13 USING YOUR OVEN Befor e Using Y our Oven Electric Ignition 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 guide handy where you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range.
14 USING YOUR OVEN (continued) The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear of the cooktop. See the Features section. Do not block these openings when cooking in the oven—it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burners be uninterrupted.
BAKING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only . Y our oven temperature is controlled using the latest technology oven control systems. It is recommended that you operate your new oven for a number of weeks to become familiar with its performance.
16 BAKING (continued) Pr eheating Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat means bringing the oven up to the specified temperature before putting the food in the oven. T o preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature— selecting a higher temperature does not shorten preheat time.
17 Baking Pies For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pans to produce a browner , crisper crust. Stagger the pies for most even browning. Frozen pies in foil pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away from the pie crust; the cookie sheet helps retain it.
18 TIMED BAKING How to T ime Bake Do not lock the oven door with the latch during Timed Baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only . The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or off automatically at specific times that you set. NOTE: Before beginning make sure the clock shows the correct time of day .
19 How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop T o avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on. Y ou can set the oven control to delay-start the oven, cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically .
20 ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOST A T— DO IT YOURSELF! Y ou may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. W e recommend that you use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it, following the times given in your recipes as a guide.
21 ROASTING Do not lock the oven door with the door latch during roasting. This is used for self-cleaning only . Roasting is cooking by dry heat. T ender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady , keep spattering to a minimum.
22 ROASTING (continued) Questions Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the completion of cooking time is recommended. T emperatures are shown in Roasting Guide. For roasts over 3.
23 BROILING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only . Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum.
BROILING GUIDE The oven door must be closed during broiling. • Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with your range. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan. • For steaks and chops, slash the fat evenly around the outside edges of the meat.
25 OPERA TING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN Normal Cleaning T ime: 3 hours Befor e a Clean Cycle W e recommend venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first self-clean cycle. 1. Remove the broiler pan, broiler grid, all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven—they cannot withstand the high cleaning temperatures.
26 OPERA TING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) How to Set the Oven for Cleaning 1. Follow the directions in the Before a Clean Cycle section. 2. Close the oven door and slide the latch handle to the right as far as it will go. Never force the door latch handle.
27 Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven How to Delay Start of Cleaning Delay Start is setting the oven timer to start the clean cycle automatically at a later time than the present time of day . NOTE: Before beginning make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day .
28 OPERA TING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) Questions and Answers Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of day , can I still self-clean my oven? A. If the clock is not set to the correct time of day you will not be able to set a delay clean to end at a specific time.
CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING ANY P AR T OF YOUR RANGE.
30 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Standard T win Burners (on some models) On models with standard twin burners, the cooktop lifts up for easy access. T urn all controls OFF befor e removing burner parts and drip pans (if so equipped). The burner grates and drip pans (if so equipped) can be lifted off, making them easy to clean.
Car e and Cleaning Burner Grates Lift out when cool. Grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers. W ash them in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water . After cleaning, dry them thoroughly by putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes.
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable, but it is heavy . Y ou may need help removing and replacing the door . T o remove the door , open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges.
33 Car e and Cleaning Oven Light Replacement (on some models ) CAUTION: Before r eplacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit br eaker panel. Be sur e to let the light cover and bulb cool completely .
34 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Oven Air V ents Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion.
INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Do not attempt to operate the oven of this range during a power failure (electric ignition models only). DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible sur faces.
INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) EXCEPTION: Installation of a listed microwave oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall confor m to the installation instr uctions packed with that appliance. • If cabinets are placed above the range, allow a minimum clearance of 76.
MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Depending on your range, you’ll find the model and serial numbers on a label on the front frame of the range, behind the storage drawer or kick panel. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED • Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers • Pencil and r uler • T wo pipe wr enches (one for backup) • 3.
INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations for Models Equipped with Standard Twin Burners C L C L PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY Y our range is designed to operate at a pressure of 25.
Flexible Connector and Rigid Pipe Hookups for Models Equipped with Standard Twin Burners Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Rigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners 39 Pressure Regulator 90° Elbow (provided) Gas Flow into Range Flex Connector [1.
INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (on some models) Electrical Requirements 220-volt, 60 Her tz, pr operly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp cir cuit breaker or time delay fuse.
41 CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER The oven is designed to operate quietly and automatically . To operate the oven, press the BAKE pad and then press the + pad until “350°” appears in the display . After 30-90 seconds, the oven bur ner will ignite and bur n until the set temperature is reached .
42 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) The flames for the top (broil) bur ner should be steady with approximately 2.5 cm (1 ″ ) blue cones and should not extend out over the edges of the bur ner baf fle. T o determine if the bottom bur ner flames are bur ning pr operly , remove the oven bottom.
43 2. Locate the outside edge of the device 5.4 cm (2 1 ⁄ 8 ″ ) toward the center of the range fr om the marked edge of the range. 3. Using the device as a template, mark the position of the hole for the screw . 4. For wood constr uction, drill a pilot hole at an angle of 20 degrees from the horizontal.
44 QUESTIONS? BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SER VICE… PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TOP BURNERS DO NOT • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet.
45 Befor e Y ou Call for Service PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN WILL NOT WORK • Plug on the range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. • Pilot(s) is (are) not lit (on standing pilot models). See the Lighting Instructions for Standing Pilot Models in Using Y our Oven.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE “door” APPEARS • Self-cleaning cycle has been selected but latch handle was not moved all the IN THE DISPLA Y way to the right. Move the latch handle. • Latch handle was moved to the right but a program other than self-cleaning was selected.
47 Befor e Y ou Call for Service NOTES.
P ar t No . 183D5580P032 Pub No . 49-8805 JGBP35GZX 12-96 CG This book is printed on recycled paper . Printed in Mexico.
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