GE JCGBS23 Original instructions

Safety Instructions 2–5
Operating Instructions
Clock.and.Timer. 14,.15
8-32
. Baking.and.Roasting.
. Broiling,.Broiling.Guide. 12,.13
. Oven. 8,.9
. Power. .10,.15
.
. Sabbath.Feature. 18,.19
. 23,.24
. Shelves.
. Special.Features.
. Steam.Clean.
. Thermostat. .20
. Timed.Baking..
. and.
Surface. 6–8
Warming. 21,.22
Care and Cleaning
Aluminum.Foil.
Burner. 25,.26
Burner.
Control.Panel.and. 28,.29
Door.Removal.
Oven.Bottom.
Oven.Light.
Oven.
23,.24
Stainless.Steel.
Installation
Instructions
Air.
Anti-Tip.Device.
Assemble.Surface. 41,.42
Checking.Burner..
Connecting.the.Range..
..to.Gas. 39,.40
Dimensions.and..
.. 36,.37
Electrical.Connections.
Leveling.the.Range.
Troubleshooting
Tips 45-48
Accessories
Consumer Support
Consumer. .Cover
Warranty.for.Customers..
in.
Warranty.for.Customers..
in.the.U S A
Ranges
183D5580P274 29-5741 08-11 GE
JCGBS23
Owner’s Manual
& Installation
Instructions
GEAppliances.com
Self-Cleaning Gas
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.or.lower.oven.
drawer
In Canada contact us at:
www.GEAppliances.ca

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
2SAVE.THESE.INSTRUCTIONS
.IMPORTANT.SAFETY.NOTICE
The.California.Safe.Drinking.Water.and.Toxic.Enforcement.Act.requires.the.Governor.of.California.to.publish.a.list.of.
substances.known.to.the.state.to.cause.cancer,.birth.defects.or.other.reproductive.harm,.and.requires.businesses.to.
warn.customers.of.potential.exposure.to.such.substances
The.fiberglass.insulation.in.self-clean.ovens.gives.off.a.very.small.amount.of.carbon.monoxide.during.the.cleaning.cycle.
Exposure.can.be.minimized.by.venting.with.an.open.window.or.using.a.ventilation.fan.or.hood
WARNING
-.Do.not.store.or.use.gasoline.or.other.flammable.vapors.and.liquids.in.the.vicinity.of.this.or.any.other.appliance
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
■ Do.not.try.to.light.any.appliance
■ 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.a.qualified.installer,.service.agency.or.the.gas.supplier
WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result, causing property damage, personal injury or death.
■..All.ranges.can.tip
■ BURNS.or.other.SERIOUS.INJURIES.can.result
■ INSTALL.and.CHECK.the.anti-tip.bracket.following.the.instructions.supplied.with.the.bracket
To.reduce.the.risk.of.tipping.the.range,.the.range.must.be.secured.by.a.properly.installed.anti-tip.
bracket.See.installation.instructions.shipped.with.the.bracket.for.complete.details.before.attempting.
to.install
To.check.if.the.bracket.is.installed.and.engaged.properly,.look.underneath.the.range.to.see.that.the.
rear.leveling.leg.is.engaged.in.the.bracket.On.some.models,.the.storage.drawer.or.kick.panel.can.be.
removed.for.easy.inspection.If.visual.inspection.is.not.possible,.slide.the.range.forward,.confirm.the.
anti-tip.bracket.is.securely.attached.to.the.floor.or.wall,.and.slide.the.range.back.so.the.rear.leveling.leg.is.under.the.
anti-tip.bracket
If.the.range.is.pulled.from.the.wall.for.any.reason,.always.repeat.this.procedure.to.verify.the.range.is.properly.secured.
by.the.anti-tip.bracket.
Never.completely.remove.the.leveling.legs.or.the.range.will.not.be.secured.to.the.anti-tip.device.properly.
If.you.did.not.receive.an.anti-tip.bracket.with.your.purchase,.call.1800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)
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WARNING
NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat
or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven.
■..Use.this.appliance.for.its.intended.purpose.as.described.
in.this.owner’s.manual
■..Have.your.range.installed.and.properly.grounded.by.
a.qualified.installer.in.accordance.with.the.provided.
installation.instructions.Any.adjustment.and.service.
should.be.performed.only.by.a.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
■..Your.range.is.shipped.from.the.factory.set.for.use.with.
natural.gas.It.can.be.converted.for.use.with.LP.gas.
If.required,.these.adjustments.must.be.made.by.a.
qualified.technician.in.accordance.with.the.installation.
instructions.and.local.codes.The.agency.performing.this.
work.assumes.responsibility.for.the.conversion
■..Have.the.installer.show.you.the.location.of.the.range.
gas.shut-off.valve.and.how.to.turn.it.off.if.necessary
■..Plug.your.range.into.a.120-volt.grounded.outlet.only.Do.
not.remove.the.round.grounding.prong.from.the.plug.
If.in.doubt.about.the.grounding.of.the.home.electrical.
system,.it.is.your.responsibility.and.obligation.to.have.an.
ungrounded.outlet.replaced.with.a.properly.grounded,.
three.prong.outlet.in.accordance.with.the.National.
Electrical.Code.Do.not.use.on.extension.cord.with.this.
appliance
■..Before.performing.any.service,.unplug.the.range.
or.disconnect.the.power.supply.at.the.household.
distribution.panel.by.removing.the.fuse.or.switching.off.
the.circuit.breaker
■..Be.sure.all.packing.materials.are.removed.from.the.
range.before.operating.to.prevent.ignition.of.these.
materials
■ Avoid.scratching.or.impacting.glass.doors,.cooktops.or.
control.panels.Doing.so.may.lead.to.glass.breakage.Do.
not.cook.on.a.product.with.broken.glass.Shock,.fire.or.
cuts.may.occur
■ Do.not.leave.children.alone.or.unattended.in.an.
area.where.an.appliance.is.in.use.They.should.never.
be.allowed.to.climb,.sit.or.stand.on.any.part.of.the.
appliance
■ Do.not.store.items.of.interest.to.children.above.a.range.
or.on.the.backguard.of.a.range—children.climbing.on.
the.range.to.reach.items.could.be.seriously.injured
■..Do.not.allow.anyone.to.climb,.stand.or.hang.on.the.
oven.door,.drawer.or.cooktop.They.could.damage.the.
range.or.tip.it.over.causing.severe.injury.or.death
■..Never.block.the.vents.(air.openings).of.the.range.They.
provide.the.air.inlets.and.outlets.that.are.necessary.for.
the.range.to.operate.properly.with.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,.lower.oven.
drawer.or.kick.panel
■ Use.only.dry.pot.holders—moist.or.damp.pot.holders.on.
hot.surfaces.may.result.in.burns.from.steam.Do.not.let.
pot.holders.touch.surface.burners,.burner.grate,.or.oven.
heating.element.Do.not.use.a.towel.or.other.bulky.cloth.
in.place.of.pot.holders
■..Be.careful.not.to.touch.hot.surfaces.of.the.range.
Potentially.hot.surfaces.include.burners,.grates,.cooktop,.
backguard,.oven.and.door.interior.and.crevices.around.
the.oven.door
■..Do.not.heat.unopened.food.containers.Pressure.could.
build.up.and.the.container.could.burst,.causing.an.
injury
■..Cook.meat.and.poultry.thoroughly—meat.to.at.least.an.
internal.temperature.of.160°F.and.poultry.to.at.least.
an.internal.temperature.of.180°F.Cooking.to.these.
temperatures.usually.protects.against.foodborne.illness
.GENERAL.SAFETY.INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
SAVE.THESE.INSTRUCTIONS
■..Do.not.use.water.on.grease.fires.Never.pick.up.
a.flaming.pan.Turn.the.controls.off.Smother.a.
flaming.pan.on.a.surface.burner.by.covering.the.pan.
completely.with.a.well-fitting.lid,.cookie.sheet.or.flat.
tray.If.necessary,.use.a.multi-purpose.dry.chemical.or.
foam-type.fire.extinguisher
■..If.there.is.a.fire.in.the.oven.during.baking,.turn.the.oven.
off.and.keep.the.door.closed.until.the.fire.goes.out.If.
necessary,.use.a.multi-purpose.dry.chemical.or.foam.
type.fire.extinguisher
■ If.there.is.a.fire.in.the.oven.during.self-clean,.turn.the.
oven.off.and.wait.for.the.fire.to.go.out.Do.not.force.
the.door.open.Introduction.of.fresh.air.at.self-clean.
temperatures.may.lead.to.a.burst.of.flame.from.the.
oven.Failure.to.follow.this.instruction.may.result.in.
severe.burns.
IN.THE.EVENT.OF.A.FIRE,.TAKE.THE.FOLLOWING.STEPS.
TO.PREVENT.INJURY.AND.FIRE.SPREADING:
■..Never.leave.the.surface.burners.unattended.at.medium.
or.high.heat.settings.Foods,.especially.oily.foods,.may.
ignite.resulting.in.fire.that.could.spread.to.surrounding.
cabinets
■..Never.leave.oil.unattended.while.frying..If.allowed.to.
heat.beyond.its.smoking.point,.oil.may.ignite.resulting.
in.fire.that.may.spread.to.surrounding.cabinets..Use.a.
deep.fat.thermometer.whenever.possible.to.monitor.oil.
temperature.
■ To.avoid.oil.spillover.and.fire,.use.a.minimum.amount.of.
oil.when.shallow.pan-frying.and.avoid.cooking.frozen.
foods.with.excessive.amounts.of.ice.
■ Use.proper.pan.size.and.avoid.pans.that.are.unstable.
or.easily.tipped.Select.cookware.that.is.matched.to.the.
size.of.the.burner.Burner.flames.should.be.adjusted.so.
that.they.do.not.extend.beyond.the.bottom.of.the.pan.
Excessive.flame.may.be.hazardous
■..Always.use.the.LITE.position.when.igniting.the.top.
burners.and.make.sure.the.burners.have.ignited
■ When.using.glass/ceramic.cookware,.make.sure.it.is.
suitable.for.cooktop.service;.others.may.break.because.
of.sudden.change.in.temperature
■..To.minimize.the.possibility.of.burns,.ignition.of.
flammable.materials.and.spillage,.the.handle.of.a.
container.should.be.turned.toward.the.center.of.the.
range.without.extending.over.nearby.burners
■ When.preparing.flaming.foods.under.a.hood,.turn.the.
fan.on
■ Do.not.use.a.wok.with.a.round.metal.support.ring.the.
ring.may.trap.heat.and.block.air.to.the.burner.resulting.
in.a.carbon.monoxide.hazard
■ Do.not.attempt.to.lift.the.cooktop.Doing.so.may.
damage.the.gas.tubing.to.the.surface.burners.resulting.
in.a.gas.leak.and.risk.of.fire
■ Do.not.use.aluminum.foil.to.cover.the.grates.or.line.
any.part.of.the.cooktop.Doing.so.may.result.in.carbon.
monoxide.poisoning,.overheating.of.the.cooktop.
surfaces,.or.a.potential.fire.hazard
COOKTOP.SAFETY.INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
WARNING
■..Do.not.store.or.use.flammable.materials.in.an.oven.or.
near.the.cooktop,.including.paper,.plastic,.pot.holders,.
linens,.wall.coverings,.curtains,.drapes.and.gasoline.or.
other.flammable.vapors.and.liquids
■..
Never.wear.loose-fitting.or.hanging.garments.while.
using.the.appliance.Avoid.storing.commonly.used.
items.in.cabinets.above.the.range.and.be.careful.when.
reaching.over.the.range.Clothing.in.close.proximity.to.
burners.or.hot.surfaces.may.ignite.causing.severe.burns
■ Do.not.let.cooking.grease.or.other.flammable.materials.
accumulate.in.or.near.the.range.Grease.in.the.oven.or.
on.the.cooktop.may.ignite.
■ Clean.ventilating.hoods.frequently.Grease.should.not.
be.allowed.to.accumulate.on.the.hood.or.filter
. KEEP.FLAMMABLE.MATERIALS.AWAY.FROM.THE.RANGE
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SAVE.THESE.INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING .NEVER.cover.any.slots,.holes,.or.
passages.in.the.oven.bottom.or.cover.an.entire.rack.with.
materials.such.as.aluminum.foil.Doing.so.blocks.air.flow.
through.the.oven.and.may.cause.carbon.monoxide.
poisoning.Aluminum.foil.linings.may.also.trap.heat,.causing.
a.fire.hazard
■..Stand.away.from.the.range.when.opening.the.oven.
door.Hot.air.or.steam.which.escapes.can.cause.burns.
to.hands,.face.and/or.eyes
■ Keep.the.oven.free.from.grease.buildup.Grease.in.the.
oven.may.ignite.
■ Place.oven.racks.in.desired.location.while.oven.is.cool.
If.rack.must.be.moved.while.oven.is.hot,.be.careful.to.
avoid.touching.hot.surfaces
■..Pull.the.oven.rack.to.the.stop-lock.position.when.
loading.and.unloading.food.from.the.oven.This.helps.
prevent.burns.from.touching.hot.surfaces.of.the.door.
and.oven.walls
■ Do.not.leave.items.such.as.paper,.cooking.utensils.or.
food.in.the.oven.when.not.in.use.Items.stored.in.an.
oven.can.ignite
■..Do.not.leave.items.on.the.cooktop.near.the.oven.vent.
which.is.in.the.center.of.the.backguard.Items.may.
overheat.resulting.in.a.risk.of.fire.or.burns
■..When.using.cooking.or.roasting.bags.in.the.oven,.follow.
the.manufacturer’s.directions
■..Never.broil.with.door.open.Open-door.broiling.is.not.
permitted.due.to.overheating.of.control.knobs
OVEN.SAFETY.INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
The self-cleaning feature operates the oven at temperatures high enough to burn away food soils in the oven.
Follow these instructions for safe operation.
■..Before.operating.the.self-clean.cycle,.remove.pans,.
shiny.metal.oven.racks.and.other.utensils.from.the.
oven.Only.porcelain-coated.oven.racks.may.be.left.in.
the.oven.Do.not.use.self-clean.to.clean.other.parts,.
such.as.grates
■..Before.operating.the.self-clean.cycle,.wipe.grease.and.
food.soils.from.the.oven.Excessive.amount.of.grease.
may.ignite.leading.to.smoke.damage.to.your.home
■ If.the.self-cleaning.mode.malfunctions,.turn.the.oven.off.
and.disconnect.the.power.supply.Have.it.serviced.by.a.
qualified.technician.
■ Do.not.clean.the.door.gasket.The.door.gasket.is.
essential.for.a.good.seal.Care.should.be.taken.not.to.
rub,.damage.or.move.the.gasket
■ Do.not.use.oven.cleaners.No.commercial.oven.cleaner.
or.oven.liner.protective.coating.of.any.kind.should.be.
used.in.or.around.any.part.of.the.oven
SELF-CLEANING.OVEN.SAFETY.INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
■..The.purpose.of.the.warming.drawer.is.to.hold.hot.
cooked.foods.at.serving.temperature.Bacteria.will.grow.
in.food.while.it.is.below.140°F.Do.not.put.cold.food.in.
warming.drawer.Do.not.heat.food.for.more.than..
2.hours.Failure.to.follow.these.instructions.may.result.in.
foodborne.illness
■..Do.not.leave.paper.products,.plastics,.canned.food.or.
combustible.materials.in.the.drawer.They.may.ignite
■ Do.not.touch.the.heating.element.or.the.interior.surface.
of.the.drawer.These.surfaces.may.be.hot.enough.to.
cause.burns.
■ Use.care.when.opening.the.drawer.Open.the.drawer.a.
crack.and.let.hot.air.or.steam.escape.before.removing.
or.replacing.food.Hot.air.or.steam.that.escapes.can.
cause.burns.to.hands,.face.and/or.eyes
■ Do.not.use.aluminum.foil.to.line.the.warming.drawer.
Foil.is.an.excellent.heat.insulator.and.will.trap.heat.
beneath.it.This.will.upset.the.performance.of.the.
drawer.and.potentially.cause.a.fire.hazard
.WARMING.DRAWER/LOWER.OVEN.DRAWER.SAFETY.
.INSTRUCTIONS (Some models)
WARNING