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- GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 1
27 Electrical Connections . . . .33, 34 Level the Range 38 Light the Pilots 34-37 Troubleshooting Tips . . . .40-42 Accessories 45 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty 46 Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions www.AmericanaAppliances.com Model AGBS300 Printed - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 2
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 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 - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 3
with the Installation Instructions. Any adjustment and service should be performed only by qualified gas range installers or service technicians. I Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other service should be referred - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 4
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS I Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage (on standing pilot models) and poor - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 5
Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support a fire hazard. I For continuous clean models, do not use oven cleaners on any that is recommended for use in gas ovens. I Always remove the broiler pan from range as soon as you finish broiling. - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions WARNING! SURFACE BURNERS Use proper pan size-avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 7
burner controls are in the off position, and follow instructions in this book to relight. I If you smell gas, and you have already made sure pilots are lit (on standing pilot models), turn off the gas to the range and call a qualified service technician. Never use an open flame to locate a leak - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 8
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the gas surface burners. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Before Lighting a Gas Burner I If drip pans are supplied with your range; they should - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 9
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Use a flat-bottomed health. In Case of Power Failure (electric ignition models) In case of a power failure, you can light the gas surface burners on your range with a match. Hold a lit match - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 10
Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the clock and timer. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model the Clock NOTE: When you first plug in the range or after a power failure, the entire Clock/Timer - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 11
Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support range. electric ignition models) CAUTION: Do not make any attempt to operate the electric ignition oven during an electrical power failure. The oven or broiler cannot be lit during a power failure. Gas - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 12
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the oven. The oven has a special low rack (R) position just above the oven bottom. Use it when extra cooking space is needed, for example, - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 13
Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support How to Set the Oven for Broiling 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. Your range Guide Suggestions Both - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 14
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the oven. Broiling Guide The size, weight, thickness, starting temperature and your preference of doneness will affect broiling times. This guide is based on meats at refrigerator - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 15
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Adjust the oven (Appearance may vary) To Adjust the Thermostat Pull the OVEN CONTROL knob off the range and look at the back side. To make an adjustment, loosen (approximately one turn - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 16
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. WARNING: If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 17
Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Grate Burner cap Burner head Drip pan (if so equipped) Electrode Cooktop www.AmericanaAppliances.com Sealed Burner Assemblies (on some models) Turn all controls OFF before removing the burner parts and - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 18
Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the range the burners. Medium head Small head Front of range Medium head Large head Make sure the slot in Small cap Front of range Medium cap Large cap Make sure that the - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 19
Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Parts Center 800.626.2002 www.AmericanaAppliances.com Some models have dual support rods sealed burner models. Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper operation of the range. To raise - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 20
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the range. Lift the door straight up and off the hinges. The gasket is designed with up and to prevent damage to the continuous cleaning oven coating (on some models). 20 - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 21
Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support the bottom of the range, under the kick panel or broiler drawer (depending on the model). Pull the knob straight or other such loads. This can damage the gas valve shaft. The control knobs may be - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 22
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the range. is sprayed. I Do not spray oven cleaner on the electrical controls and switches (on some models) because it could cause a short circuit and result in sparking - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 23
Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.AmericanaAppliances.com Special Care of Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior (on some models To Clean the Continuous-Cleaning Oven: Let range parts cool before handling. We recommend rubber gloves - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 24
with the Consumer. • Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions for future reference. • Note - This appliance must be properly grounded. • Servicer - The electrical diagram is in an envelope attached to the back of the range. • Skill Level - Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 25
Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. If you smell gas: 1 Open windows. 2 Don't touch electrical switches. 3 Extinguish any open flame. 4 Immediately call your gas - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 26
from oven before connecting gas and electrical supply to range. CAUTION - Do not attempt to operate the oven of this range during a power failure (Electric Ignition models only). • Have your range installed by a qualified installer. • Your range must be electrically grounded in accordance with - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 27
Installation Instructions DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces. These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening (see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations) may be - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 28
or servicing. Also, make sure your floor covering will withstand 180°F. (See the Installation Safety Instructions section.) Make sure the wall coverings around your range can withstand the heat generated (up to 200°F) by the range. (See the Installation Safety Instructions section.) MODEL AND - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 29
around, all male (external) pipe threads. A Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location outside of the range. Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the range. B Install male 1/2″ flare union adapter to the - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 30
Installation Instructions GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS (for models with Sealed Burners) This area allows for flush range installation with through-the-wall connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve and rear wall 120V outlet. Shortest connection from hard pipe stub location to range hookup. - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 31
Installation Instructions FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP (for models equipped with Sealed Burners) Pressure regulator Adapter Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve. 1/2″ or 3/4″ Gas pipe Gas Flow into Range Flex connector (6 feet maximum) Adapter Gas shut-off valve - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 32
Instructions FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP (for models equipped with Standard Twin Burners) Pressure regulator Adapter Manifold pipe Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve. Flex connector (6 feet maximum) Adapter 1/2″ or 3/4″ Gas pipe Gas Flow into Range Gas - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 33
recommended for gas range receptacles. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI's) are devices that sense leakage of current in a circuit and automatically switch off power when a threshold leakage level is detected. These devices must be manually reset by the consumer. The National Electrical Code - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 34
Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed. 5 LIGHT THE PILOTS (For models equipped with standing pilots. If the range is an electric ignition model, the burners are ignited by electric ignition which eliminates the need for standing - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 35
Installation Instructions 5 LIGHT THE attached to the left side of the oven burner. Shield (on some models) Pilot 6. To light the oven pilot, push in and hold the are required for natural gas. If the range is connected to LP gas, contact the person who installed your range or made the conversion. - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 36
Instructions Electric ignition models require electrical power to operate. In case of a power outage, the oven burners on these models cannot be lit manually with a match. Gas cones and, if range is supplied with natural gas, should burn with no yellow tipping. (With most LP gas, small yellow tips - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 37
Installation Instructions 5 LIGHT THE PILOTS (cont.) F Check Ignition of Surface Burners Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after pilots have been lighted (on some models) and the range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks. Standing Pilot Models Select - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 38
Installation Instructions 6 LEVEL THE RANGE A Install the oven racks in the oven and position the range where it will be installed. Leg leveler Lower range Raise range Lower range Raise range (on some models) (on some models) B Check for levelness by placing a spirit level or a cup, - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 39
air to the range is unobstructed. CONVERT TO LP GAS (or convert back to natural gas from LP) This range leaves the factory set for use with natural gas. If you want to convert to LP gas, the conversion must be performed by a qualified LP gas installer. The conversion instructions and LP orifices - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 40
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 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. Problem Top burners do not - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 41
Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.AmericanaAppliances.com Problem Clock does not work Food does not bake or roast properly Food does not broil properly Oven temperature too hot or too cold Oven light does not work Oven not heating up Possible Causes Plug on range - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 42
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Problem "Crackling" or "popping" sound Rainbow effect in the oven window (on some models) Power outage, clock flashes Strong odor Fan noise - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 43
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Notes. 43 - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 44
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Notes. 44 - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 45
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Accessories. Looking For Something More? You can find these accessories and many more by calling 800.626.2002 (during normal business hours). Have your model number ready. Drip Pans Grates - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 46
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Gas Range Warranty. All warranty services for Americana™ are provided by GE Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service, call 800.432.2737. Please - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 47
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Notes. 47 - GE AGBS300PJWW | Owners Manual - Page 48
can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours. Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be
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185D5580P237
49-85155
01-09 JR
Safety Instructions
. . . . . .2–7, 25
Operating Instructions
Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . .12, 13
Clock and Timer
. . . . . . . . . . . .10
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–15
Baking and Roasting . . . . . . . . .12
Broiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14
Broiling Guide
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Oven Control
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Power Outage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Surface Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Thermostat Adjustment
. . . . . .15
Care and Cleaning
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Broiler Pan and Grid . . . . . . . . .21
Burner Assemblies . . . . . . . .16–18
Burner Caps and Heads
. . . . . .18
Burner Grates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Control Panel and Knobs . . . . .21
Cooktop Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Drip Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . . . .20
Lift-Up Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Oven Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Oven Interior . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 23
Removable Broiler Drawer . . . .21
Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Stainless Steel Surfaces
. . . . . . .19
Installation
Instructions
. . . . . . . . . . . . .24–39
Anti-Tip Device
. . . . . . .28, 38, 39
Connect the Range
to Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29–32
Convert to LP Gas
. . . . . . . . . . .39
Dimensions and
Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Electrical Connections
. . . .33, 34
Level the Range . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Light the Pilots . . . . . . . . . . .34–37
Troubleshooting Tips
. . . .40–42
Accessories
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Consumer Support
Consumer
Support
. . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Warranty
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ____________________
Serial # ____________________
You can find them on a label on
the front of the range behind the
kick panel or broiler drawer.
Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions
Model AGBS300
Printed in Mexico
Printed on Recycled Paper
Non-Self-Cleaning Gas
Ranges
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