GE JGB400DEPWW Use and Care Manual
GE JGB400DEPWW - 30" Gas Range Manual
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- GE JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 1
32 Stainless Steel Surfaces 29 Storage Drawer 31 Warming Drawer 31 Installation Owner's Manual Instructions 33-44 & Installation Air Adjustment 43 Instructions Anti-Tip Device 36, 44 Checking Burner Ignition . . . . . .42 JgB3000 Connecting the Range JgB3001 to Gas 37-40 Dimensions - GE JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 2
be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may - GE JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 3
accordance with the Installation Instructions. Any adjustment and service should be performed only by qualified gas range installers or service technicians. n 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 - GE JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 4
not store flammable materials in an oven, n 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 LP) that is to be used. Your range can be converted for use with either - GE JGB400DEPWW | 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 JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 6
illness. OVeN Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot oven door closed to contain fire until it burns out. n For safety and proper cooking performance, always bake and broil with the oven door closed. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support - GE JGB400DEPWW | 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 JGB400DEPWW | 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 JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 9
above allowable standards. This could be dangerous to your health. Installation 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 with a match. Hold a lit match to the burner, then push - GE JGB400DEPWW | 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 JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 11
up.) Oven Temperature Knob (on some models) OVEN TEMP OFF Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the setting you want. n The oven cycling light comes on during cooking. CLEAN 200 250 300 350 4 450 500 BROIL 0 0 Appearance may vary. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 11 - GE JGB400DEPWW | 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 JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 13
Casseroles Pies - On cookie sheet Roasting 4-Layer cakes Rack Position A or C A or C C B or C B or C R or A B & D Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support When baking four cake layers at a time, use racks B and D. Place the lower pans at the back of the - GE JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 14
Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions The size, weight, thickness, starting temperature and your preference of doneness will affect broiling times. This guide 10 4-6 D 17 12-14 *See illustration for description of rack positions. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 14 - GE JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 15
models. To Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time of day for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a delayed cooking or a delayed self-cleaning your range. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 15 - GE JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 16
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 JGB400DEPWW | 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 JGB400DEPWW | 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 the control set in this special features mode. Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 18 - GE JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 19
cannot be used for broiling, self-cleaning or delay start cooking. NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips When the display shows ⊃ the oven is set in Sabbath. When the display shows ⊃ the oven - GE JGB400DEPWW | 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 JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 21
Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips OVEN TEMP OFF CLEAN KETER 200 250 300 350 4 450 500 BROIL 0 0 REWS TO ROTATE COOMA Front of OVEN TEMP knob (knob appearance may vary) LOOSEN SC Back of OVEN TEMP knob (knob appearance may vary) KELER HOTMA To Adjust the Thermostat (on models - GE JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 22
. Melted plastic may not be removable and is not covered under your warranty. n Remove serving spoons, etc., before placing containers in warming drawer. Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 22 - GE JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 23
Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning GEAppliances drawer for more than two hours. To Crisp Stale Items n Place food in low-sided dishes or pans. n Preheat on Lo setting. n Check crispness after 45 dishes. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 23 - GE JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 24
given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room. Care and Cleaning CLEAN Installation Instructions 450 500 BROIL 0 0 OVEN OFF TEMP 200 250 300 350 4 How to Set the Oven for Cleaning (on models with an OVEN TEMP Knob) Follow the directions - GE JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 25
. To return to the clean countdown, touch the Cooking Time pad. n If the racks become hard to slide, apply a small amount of vegetable oil or cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges of the oven racks with the paper towel. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 25 - GE JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 26
correct position. Place them in a covered container. Add 1/4 cup ammonia and let soak several hours or overnight. Wash, rinse well and dry. CAUTION: Do not clean the drip pans in a self-cleaning oven. Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 26 - GE JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 27
. When one burner is turned to LITE, all the burners spark. Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on. An electric shock may result, which could cause you to knock over hot cookware. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 27 - GE JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 28
oven for 30 minutes. NOTE: Do not use steel wool or scouring powders to clean range On some models: Medium head and cap Large head and cap Small head and cap Front of range models, the burners are all the same size and power. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 28 - GE JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 29
the cleaner instructions for cleaning the stainless steel surface. To inquire about purchasing stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish, or to find the location of a dealer nearest you, please call our toll-free number: National Parts Center 800.626.2002 (U.S.) 800.661.1616 (Canada) GEAppliances - GE JGB400DEPWW | 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 JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 31
the panel forward to engage the spring clips. GEAppliances.com Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions The storage drawer may be removed for cleaning under the range. Removable Storage Drawer (on some models) The storage drawer is a good place to store cookware and - GE JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 32
ever become hard to slide, wipe the rack edges or oven rack supports with vegetable oil. NOTE: Take the racks out of the oven before you begin the self-clean cycle or they may discolor. Installation Instructions Heavy-Duty Oven Racks (on some models) Clean the racks with an abrasive cleanser. The - GE JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 33
• 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 skills. • Proper - GE JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 34
when installing a gas appliance. IMPoRTANT - Remove all packing material 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). n Have your range installed by - GE JGB400DEPWW | 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 JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 36
626.8774 to receive one at no cost (in Canada, call 1.800.561.3344). For installation instructions of the bracket, visit geappliances.com (in Canada, geappliances.ca). n For your safety, never use your range for warming or heating the room. Your oven and cooktop are not designed to heat your kitchen - GE JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 37
on product) or 10" w.C. on LP gas. This range comes from the factory set for use on natural gas, but it is convertible for use on LP gas. If you decide to use this range on LP gas, conversion must be made by a qualified LP installer before attempting to operate the range. For proper operation, the - GE JGB400DEPWW | 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 JGB400DEPWW | 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 JGB400DEPWW | 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 - GE JGB400DEPWW | 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 JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 42
Z240/MH Mobile Home Installation Code. Electric Disconnect n Locate disconnect plug on the range back. n Pinch sides of connector and pull out of range back. 5 CHECK oPERATIoN oF SURFACE BURNERS Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after the range and gas supply lines have - GE JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 43
the Care and cleaning of the range section. Loosen Air adjustment shutter 8 LEVELING 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 - GE JGB400DEPWW | 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 JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 45
. • Make sure the burner parts are installed correctly. See the Care and cleaning of the range section. • If range is connected to LP gas, contact the person who installed your range or made the conversion. • To check the oven gas shut-off valve on sealed burner models, remove the warming drawer - GE JGB400DEPWW | 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 JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 47
GEAppliances.com Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Problem Excessive smoking Possible Causes Excessive soil. What To Do • On models with touch pads, touch the Clear/Off pad. On models with an OVEN TEMP knob, turn it to OFF. Open the windows to rid the - GE JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 48
parts. The drawer is out of alignment. Drawer is overloaded or load is unbalanced. • Fully extend the drawer and push it all the way in. See the Care and cleaning of the range section. • Reduce weight. Redistribute drawer contents. Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support - GE JGB400DEPWW | Use and Care Manual - Page 49
or Griddle Oven Racks Oven Elements Experience these other great products to keep your kitchen looking great! Ceramic Cooktop Cleaning Kit: Includes cleaner, scraper and pad Ceramic Cooktop Cleaning Wipes Stainless Steel Appliance Polish Wipes Light Bulbs Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner - GE JGB400DEPWW | 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 JGB400DEPWW | 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 JGB400DEPWW | 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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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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