Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto JGBS24 del fabbricante GE
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Safety Instr uctions . . . .2–7, 24 Operating Instr uctions Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . .12, 13 Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . .10 Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–15 Baking and Roasting . . . . . .12 Broiling . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. — WHA T TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ■ Do not tr y to light any appliance.
T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions 3 GEAppliances.com W ARNING! Have the installer show you the location of the range gas shut-off valve and how to shut it off if necessary .
■ Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage (on standing pilot models) and poor air circulation. ■ Be sure all packaging materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packaging material ignite.
5 GEAppliances.com ■ Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items stored in the oven can ignite. ■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup. ■ Place the oven racks in the desired position while the oven is cool. ■ Pulling out the rack to the stop-lock is a convenience in lifting heavy foods.
6 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SURF ACE BURNERS Use proper pan size—avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. T o avoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large enough to contain the food properly .
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMA TION CAREFULL Y . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 GEAppliances.com SURF ACE BURNERS (cont.) ■ Always turn the sur face burner controls off before removing cookware. ■ Do not lift the cooktop on sealed burner models. Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper operation of the range.
8 Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Light a Gas Surface Burner Make sure all the sur face burners are placed in their respective positions. Electric Ignition Models: Push the control knob in and turn it to the LITE position.
9 GEAppliances.com Use a flat-bottomed wok. How to Select Flame Size For safe handling of cookware, never let the flames extend up the sides of the cookware. W atch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat. When fast heating is desired, the flame size on a gas burner should match the cookware you are using.
10 Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Y ou have the choice of having the timer show the time counting down or the time of day . In either case, the timer will signal at the end of the timer period to alert you that the time is up.
11 Plastic items on the cooktop may melt if left too close to the vent. V ent appearance and location vary. The oven has 5 rack positions. It also has a special low rack position (R) for extra large items, such as a large turkey . T o avoid possible burns, place the racks in the desired position before you turn the oven on.
Cut slits in the foil just like the grid. The oven has a special low rack (R) position just above the oven bottom. Use it when extra cooking space is needed, for example, when cooking a large turkey . The rack is not designed to slide out at this position.
13 Aluminum Foil Y ou can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler grid. However , you must mold the foil tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid. GEAppliances.com How to Set the Oven for Broiling Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food.
14 Broiling Guide Using the oven. Quantity and/or Rack First Side Second Side Food Thickness Position T ime (min.) T ime (min.) Comments Bacon 1/2 lb. C 4 3 Arrange in single layer . (about 8 thin slices) Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) C 10 7–10 Space evenly .
(Appearance may vary .) Y ou 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.
16 Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. W ARNING: If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced.
17 Grate Burner head Burner cap Cooktop Drip pan (on some models) Electrode 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.
18 Care and cleaning of the range. Burner Caps and Heads (on sealed burners only) Burner caps Lift off when cool. W ash burner caps in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water . Y ou may scour with a plastic scouring pad to remove burned-on food particles.
19 Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models) Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch the surface. T o clean the stainless steel sur face, use warm sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner or polish. Always wipe the sur face in the direction of the grain.
20 Oven Bottom The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish. T o make cleaning easier , protect the oven bottom from excessive spillovers by placing a cookie sheet on the rack below the rack you are cooking on. This is particularly important when baking a fruit pie or other foods with a high acid content.
21 Removable Broiler Drawer (on some models) T o remove: When the broiler is cool, remove the grid and pan. Pull the broiler drawer out until it stops, then push it back in about one inch. Grasp the handle, lift and pull the broiler drawer out. Clean the broiler drawer with hot soapy water .
22 Porcelain Oven Interior With proper care, the porcelain enamel interior will retain its attractive finish for many years. Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavy spattering or spillovers may require cleaning with a mild abrasive cleanser . Soap-filled scouring pads may also be used.
23 Installation Rang e Instr uctions BEFORE Y OU BEGIN Read these instr uctions completely and car efully . Installation of this rang e must confor m with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFP A.
24 Installation Instr uctions FOR Y OUR SAFETY Do not stor e or use combustible mater ials, gasoline or other flammable v apors and liquids in the vicinity of this or an y other appliance. If you smell g as: Open windows. Don’t touc h electrical switc hes.
Installation Instr uctions 25 W ARNING! INS T ALLA TION SAFETY INS TRUCTIONS Read these instr uctions completely and car efully . Impr oper installation, adjustment, alter ation, service or maintenance can cause injury or pr operty damag e. Ref er to this manual.
26 Installation Instr uctions DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Pr ovide adequat e clearances betw een the rang e and adjacent combustible surf aces. These dimensions must be met for saf e use of your r ange.
27 Installation Instr uctions MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER L OCA TION Depending on your range, you’ll find the model and serial numbers on a label on the front frame of the range, behind the broiler drawer . L OCA TION Do not locate the r ange wher e it may be subject to str ong draf ts.
28 Installation Instr uctions PRO VIDE ADEQU A TE GA S SUPPL Y Y our rang e is designed to oper ate at a pr essure of 1 0 ″ of wat er column on LP gas (pr opane or butane) or , if designed for nat ural g as, 4 ″ of wat er column. Make sure you are supplying your range with the type of gas for whic h it is designed.
29 Installation Instr uctions This area allows for flush range installation with through-the-w all connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve and rear wall 1 20V outlet. This area allows for flush range installation with through-the-floor connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve.
FLEXIBLE CONNECT OR HOOKUP (for models equipped with Sealed Bur ners) Installation Instr uctions 30 RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS (f or models equipped with Sealed Bur ners) Pressure regulator Gas Flow int o Range Flex connector (6 feet maximum) Adapter Installer: Inf or m the consumer of the location of the gas shut-of f v alve.
31 Installation Instr uctions RIGID PIPE HOOKUP (f or models equipped with Standard T win Bur ners) FLEXIBLE CONNECT OR HOOKUP (f or models equipped with Standard T win Bur ners) Adapter 1/ 2 ″ or 3.
32 Installation Instr uctions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Electr ical Requir ements 120-v olt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branc h circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
33 Installation Instr uctions SEAL THE OPENINGS Seal an y openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed. 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (cont.) When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter , always hold the adapter with one hand.
LIGHT THE PIL O TS (cont.) Adjust the Surf ace Bur ner Pilots if Necessary 1. Raise the cooktop. 2. Locate the pilot adjustment screw. It can be accessed through the small hole near the center of the manifold panel. 3. T o adjust, use a blade-type screwdri ver with a shaf t diameter of less than or equal to 3/16 ″ .
35 Installation Instr uctions Adjust Br oil Burner Air Adjustment Shut ter on Models with a Br oiler D rawe r , if Necessary Determine if the bot tom burner flames are burning properly .
36 Installation Instr uctions Replace Oven P arts Af ter all adjustments are made, replace the broiler drawer , oven bot tom, rac ks and oven door . G LIGHT THE PIL O TS (cont.
37 LEVEL THE RANGE Install the oven rac ks in the oven and position the range where it will be installed. Chec k for levelness by placing a spirit level or a cup, par tially filled with water , on one of the oven rac ks. If using a spirit level, take two readings—with the level placed diagonally first in one direction and then the other .
WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETED Mak e sur e all controls ar e left in the OFF position. Make sur e the flow of combustion and ventilation air t o the rang e is unobstr ucted. CONVER T T O NA TURAL GA S ( or c o nve rt bac k to LP g as fr om natur al g as) This rang e leav es the fact ory set for use with LP gas.
39 Before you call for service… GEAppliances.com T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Clock does not work Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, inserted in the electrical outlet. properly grounded outlet. A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker .
GEAppliances.com 41 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do “Crackling” or This is the sound of the • This is normal. “popping” sound metal heating and cooling during cooking. Rainbow effect in This is caused by the heat • This is normal. the oven window treatment applied to the (on some models) oven window .
42 Notes. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips.
43 Notes. GEAppliances.com T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions.
Printed in Mexico This book is printed on recycled paper . Accessories. Looking For Something More? Y ou can find these accessories and many more at GEAppliances.com , or call 800.626.2002 (during normal business hours). Have your model number ready .
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