GE JGB280DENBB Use and Care Manual
GE JGB280DENBB - 30" Gas Range Manual
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- GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 1
Air Adjustment 43 Instructions Anti-Tip Device 36, 44 Checking Burner Ignition . . . . . .42 Connecting the Range EGR3000 EGR3001 to Gas 37-40 Dimensions and Clearances . . .35 Electrical Connections . . . . .41, 42 Leveling the Range 43 Location 36 LP 44 Troubleshooting Tips 45-48 - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 2
. ■ Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. ■ Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. ■ If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. - Installation and service must be performed by - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 3
with the Installation Instructions. Any adjustment and service should be performed only by qualified gas range installers or service technicians. ■ 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 JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 4
in an oven, ■ Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a qualified service technician or installer for a range storage drawer, a warming drawer or near a cooktop. the type of gas (natural or carbon monoxide poisoning and 4 overheating of the oven. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 5
Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions smell gas, turn off the gas to the range and call a qualified service range. effective shallow or deep-fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added. 5 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 6
should have a grease fire in a broiler pan, touch the Clear/Off pad, and keep the oven door closed to contain fire until it burns out. ■ For safety and proper cooking performance, always bake and broil with the oven door closed. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 6 - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 7
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. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 8
for most cooking. These general-purpose burners can be turned down from HI to LO to suit a wide range of cooking needs. NOTE: On some models, the burners are all the same size and power. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Large On some models Large 8 How to Select - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 9
are two types of glass cookware-those for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking (saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support In Case of Power Failure In case of a power failure, you can light the gas surface burners on your range - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 10
Safety Instructions Using the oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings (on some models) Bake/Temp Recall - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 11
up.) Oven Temperature Knob (on some models) OVEN OFF TEMP Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the setting you want. ■ The oven cycling light comes on during cooking. CLEAN 200 250 300 350 4 00 450 500 BROIL Appearance may vary. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 12
Oven Light (on some models) Touch the Oven Light On/Off pad on the upper control panel to turn the light on or off. Oven Light (on some models) Press the Oven Light On/Off pad on the lower control panel to turn the light on or off. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 13
Instructions Operating Instructions Using the upper oven. GEAppliances.com If your model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch during baking or roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. How to Set the Upper Oven for Baking or Roasting The oven has a special low - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 14
Instructions Using the oven. Do not lock the oven door with the latch during broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Close the door. Always broil with the door closed. How to Set the Oven for Broiling NOTE: On models with an OVEN positions. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 14 - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 15
the timer reaches :00, the control will beep 3 times followed by one beep every 6 seconds until the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad is touched. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 15 - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 16
Cancel the Timer Touch the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad twice. End of Cycle Tones (on some models) Clear the tones by pressing the pad of the function you are using. or Power Outage pads. Touch the Start/On pad. Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 16 - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 17
Remember, even though the oven shuts off automatically, foods continue cooking after controls are off. Touch the Start/On pad. NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are using timed baking and do not touch the Start/On pad. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 17 - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 18
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Special features of your oven control. (on some models) Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may control set in this special features mode. Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 18 - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 19
oven light comes on automatically (on some models) and the oven is off. 30 seconds to 1 minute, ⊃ will appear in the display indicating that the oven Instructions Troubleshooting Tips When the display shows ⊃ the oven is set in Sabbath. When the display shows ⊃ the oven day and the oven is off. Touch - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 20
/On pad. NOTE: If a power outage occurred while the oven was in Sabbath, the oven will automatically turn off and stay off even when the power returns. The oven control must be reset. Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 20 - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 21
Instructions Troubleshooting Tips CLEAN KETER HOTMA 00 450 500 BROIL OVEN OFF TEMP Front of OVEN TEMP knob (knob appearance may vary) LOOSEN SC Back of OVEN TEMP knob (knob appearance may vary) KELER REWS TO ROTATE COOMA 350 4 200 300 250 To Adjust the Thermostat (on models with an OVEN - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 22
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Using the warming drawer. (on some models) Control Knob (on models equipped with a knob) Push and turn the control knob placing containers in warming drawer. Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 22 - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 23
food in the warming drawer for more than two hours. To Crisp Stale Items ■ Place food in low-sided dishes or pans. ■ Preheat on Lo setting. ■ Check crispness after 45 minutes. Add pot holders or mitts when removing hot dishes. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 23 - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 24
off during the self-cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room. Care and Cleaning CLEAN Installation Instructions 00 450 500 BROIL OVEN OFF TEMP 350 4 200 300 250 How to Set the Oven for Cleaning (on models with an OVEN TEMP Knob) Follow the directions in the - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 25
Start Time pad. To Stop a Clean Cycle (on some models) Touch the Clear/Off pad. Wait until the oven has cooled below the locking temperature to unlatch the door. You and wipe the edges of the oven racks with the paper towel. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 25 - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 26
Safety Instructions Operating 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 any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is reengaged properly - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 27
then dry it thoroughly by setting it in a warm oven for 30 minutes. Then place it back in the range, making sure it is properly seated and level. Check electric shock may result, which could cause you to knock over hot cookware. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 27 - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 28
thoroughly by setting in a warm oven for 30 minutes. NOTE: Do not use steel models: Medium head and cap Small head and cap Large head and cap Front of range On some models models, the burners are all the same size and power. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 28 - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 29
correct combustion. Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range, under the warming drawer, storage drawer or kick panel (depending on the model). Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 29 - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 30
concentrate heat at the bottom of the oven, resulting in poor baking performance. To clean up spillovers, use soap and water, an abrasive cleaner or soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse well to remove any soap before self-cleaning. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 30 - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 31
range are engaged. Removable Warming Drawer (on some models) NOTE: For models with an electric warming drawer, before performing any adjustments, cleaning or service, disconnect the range electrical power down, while pulling the drawer forward and free. 31 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 32
a paper towel and wipe the edges of the oven racks with the paper towel. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Wire cover holder. 32 Oven Light Replacement CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 33
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 - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 34
and literature 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 - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 35
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 JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 36
and packaging. Make sure the burners are properly seated and level. Lift up the cooktop (on models with standard twin burners) and remove any packing material under it. Take the accessory pack out of the oven and/or drawer. Check to be sure that no range parts have come loose during shipping. 36 - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 37
Instructions 1 PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY Your range is designed to operate at a pressure of 4″ of water column on natural gas or, if designed for LP gas (propane or butane), 10″ of water column. Make sure you are supplying your range with the type of gas for which it is designed. This range - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 38
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 JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 39
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 ft. max.) Adapter Gas shut-off valve - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 40
Installation Instructions FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP (for models equipped with Standard Twin Burners) Pressure regulator Manifold pipe Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve. Adapter Flex connector (6 ft. max.) Adapter 1/2″ or 3/4″ Gas pipe Gas Flow into Range Gas - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 41
for gas range receptacles. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) 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 requires - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 42
Hi/Lo pad and then the Start/On pad. After 30-90 seconds, the broil burner will ignite. 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 will not flow unless the glow bar is hot. If - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 43
oven bottom. Flames should have approximately 1″ blue cones and, if range is supplied with natural gas, should burn with no yellow tipping. (With most LP gas models) (on some models) B. Check for levelness by placing a spirit level or a cup, partially filled with water, on one of the oven racks - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 44
is unobstructed. CONVERTING TO LP GAS (or converting 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 can be found - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 45
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 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. GEAppliances.com Problem Top burners do not light or do not burn evenly - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 46
Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Problem Food does not bake or roast properly Possible Causes What To Do Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section. Rack position is incorrect - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 47
right as far as it will go. • Touch the Clear/Off pad. Allow the oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven back into operation. • Disconnect all power to the range for 5 minutes and then reconnect power. If the function error code repeats, call for service. 47 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 48
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Problem Display goes blank (on some models) Display flashes (on some models) Unable to get the display to show "SF" (on some models) Power outage, clock flashes (on some models) " - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 49
broiler pan within 30 days of purchasing your GE cooking product. Small Large* XL** U.S. Part # Canada Part # Dimensions WB48X10055 222D2097G001 8-3/4" W x 1-1/4" H x 13-1/2" D WB48X10056 222D2097G002 12-3/4" W x 1-1/4" H x 16-1/2" D WB48X10057 N/A 17" W x 1-1/4" H x 19-1/4" D Price US$10 - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 50
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. Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225 Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 50 - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 51
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning GE Gas Range Warranty. (For customers in Canada) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centres or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service, call 1.800.561.3344. Please have serial number and model number - GE JGB280DENBB | Use and Care Manual - Page 52
Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website In the U.S.: GEAppliances.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts or even
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GEAppliances.com
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
____________________
Serial #______________________
You can find them on a label
on the front of the range behind
the warming drawer, storage
drawer or kick panel.
Safety Instructions
. . . . . .2–7
Operating Instructions
Aluminum Foil
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . .15, 16
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–25
Baking and Roasting
. . . . . . . .13
Broiling, Broiling Guide . . . . . . .14
Oven Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Power Outage
. . . . . . . . . . .12, 16
Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . .19, 20
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 25
Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Thermostat Adjustment
. . . . .21
Timed Baking
and Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Surface Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Warming Drawer
. . . . . . . . .22, 23
Care and Cleaning
Burner Assembly . . . . . . . . . .26–28
Burner Grates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Control Panel and Knobs
. . . . .32
Cooktop Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Door Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Kick Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Lift-Up Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Oven Bottom
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Oven Light Replacement . . . . . .32
Oven Vents
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 25
Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Stainless Steel Surfaces . . . . . . .29
Storage Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Warming Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Installation
Instructions
. . . . . . . . . . . .33–44
Air Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 44
Checking Burner Ignition . . . . . .42
Connecting the Range
to Gas
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37–40
Dimensions and Clearances . . .35
Electrical Connections . . . . .41, 42
Leveling the Range
. . . . . . . . . . .43
Location
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Troubleshooting
Tips
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45–48
Accessories
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Consumer Support
Consumer
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Warranty for Customers
in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Warranty for Customers
in the U.S.A.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
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