GE JGSP28 User manual

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Safety Instructions............. 2-7
Operating Instructions
Baking or Roasting ................... 12
Broiling, Broiling Guide ............... 1/4
Clock and Timer ...................... 1S
Control Lockout ...................... 11
Cookware ............................. 9
Oven ............................. 10-21
Sabbath Feature ................. 18,19
Self-Cleaning ..................... 20, 21
Special Features ..................... !7
Surface Burners .................... 8, 9
Thermostat ........................... 19
Timed Baking & Roasting ............ 16
Careand Cleaning
Aluminum Foil.................. 7,13,26
Burner Assembly .................... 22
Burner Grates,Vent Grille
and Vent Grille Cap .................. 23
Control Panel ........................ 26
Door ................................. 25
Floor ................................. 26
Knobs ............................... 22
Lift-Off Oven Door .................... 25
Light Bulbs ....................... 23,24
Oven Vent and
Cooktop Air Inlet ..................... 26
JGSP28
Packaging Tope ...................... 22
Pointed Surfaces ..................... 26
Racks ................................ 24
Stainless SteelSurfaces .............. 26
Storage Drawer ..................... 24
Vent ................................. 26
TroubleshootingTips ....... 27-30
Accessories ....................... 33
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ......... Back Cover
Ownership Registration
for Customers in
Canada on}y...................... 3t, 32
Warranty for Customers
in Canada ........................... 35
Warranty for Customers
in the U.S.A........................... 3/4
In Canada:
www.GEAppfiances.ca
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You con find them on a lebet
behind the open oven door
on the lower left corner of the
range frame. 49-80535-2 11-!0 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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WARNING!
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
ALL RANGES CAN TIP
INJURY TO PERSONS
COULD RESULT
_INSTALL ANTI-TIP
DEVICES PACKED WITH
RANGE
SEE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
GAS-FIRED
LISTED
_, WARNING: If the information
in this manual is not followed exactly, a
fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or
death.
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 cell your gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow the
gas supplier's instructions.
_!lf 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.

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,A,WARNING!
Foryour sofety, the information in this manual must befollowed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion,electricshock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
• Atl 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 isinstalled and engaged properly,
remove the storage drawer or kick panel and look
underneath the range to seethat the leveling leg isengaged
in the 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 anti4ip bracket.
Ifyou did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your purchase,
call !.800.626.8774 to receive one at no
cost (in Canada, call 1.800.561.3344).Forinstallation
instructions of the bracket, visit GEAppliances.com
(inCanada,w',_A_zGEAppliances.ca).
IMPORTANT SAFETYNOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic EnforcementAct requires the Governor of California
to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive
harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
Gasappliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon
monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural
gas or LPfuels. Properlyadjusted burners, indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame, wilt
minimize incomplete combustion. Exposureto these substances can be minimized by venting
with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
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.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electricalappliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the
following:
Usethis appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner's
Hanual.
Be sure your appliance isproperly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
_ Before performing any service, disconnect
the range power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker.
!_dHave the installer show you the location of
the circuit breaker or fuse. Hark itfor easy
reference.
_i_Do not leave children alone-children should
not be left alone or unattended in an area
where an appliance isin use.They should
never be allowed to sit or stand on any part
of the appliance.
_ Have the installer show you the location of
the range gas shut-offvalve end how to shut
it off if necessary.
_i!_,_Have your range installed end properly
grounded by a qualified installer,in
accordance with the installation Instructions.
Any adjustment and service should be
performed only by qualified gas range
installers or service technicians.
!_i_Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path
and out of drafty locations to prevent poor
air circulation,
Be sure all packaging materiaEsare removed
from the range before operating it to prevent
fire or smoke damage should the packaging
material ignite.
:i_Do not leave children alone or unattended
where a range is hot or in operation. They
could be seriously burned.
Donot attempt to repair or replace any part
of your range unless it isspecifically
recommended in this manual. All other
service should be referred to a qualified
technician.
Be sure your range iscorrectly adjusted by a
qualified service technician or installer for
the type of gas (natural or LP}that isto be
used. Your range can be converted for use
with either type of gas. Seethe Installation
Instructions packed with the range.
:..*_Plugyour 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 isyour personal responsibility and
obIigation to have an ungrounded outlet
replaced with a properly grounded, three-
prong outlet in accordance with the National
ElectricalCode. Do not usean extension cord
with this appliance.
WARNING:Theseadjustments
must be mode by o qualified service
technician in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and all codes
and requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction. Failureto follow these
instructions could result in serious injury
or property damage. The qualified agency
performing this work assumes
responsibility for the conversion.
_ Keep the hood and grease filters clean to
maintain good venting and to avoid grease
fires.
,:_iTeach children not to play with the controls
or any other part of the range.
Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens a safe distance
from your range.
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PRECAUTIONS
Always keepwooden and plastic utensils
and canned food a safe distance from your
range.
Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from your
range.
Do not cleon the range with flammable or
volatile cleaning fluids.
After prolonged use of a range, high floor
temperatures may result and many floor
coverings will not withstand this kind of use.
Never install the range over vinyl tile or
linoleum that cannot withstand such type of
use. Never install it directly over interior
kitchen carpeting.
_¢Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang
on the oven door, storage drawer or
cooktop. They could damage the range and
even tip it over, causing severe personal
injury.
,& CAUTION: Items of interest to
children should not be stored in cabinets
above a range or on the backsplush of a
range-children climbing on the range to
reach items could be seriously injured.
_4,WARNING: NEWRosethis
appliance as a space heater to heat or
warm the room. Doing so may result
in carbon monoxide poisoning and
overheating of the cooktop or oven.
@For your safety, never use your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
_'_}Large scratches or impacts to gloss doors
con lead to broken or shattered glass.
;:_'_Do not clean the range when the appliance is
in use.
_-'_:'_Never wear loose-fitting or hanging
garments while usingthe appliance. Be
carefut when reaching for items stored in
cabinets over the range. Flammable material
could be ignited if brought in contact with
flame or hot oven surfaces and may cause
severe burns.
_: Do not store flammable materials in an
oven, a range storage drawer or near a
cooktop.
@Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Do not let cooking grease or other
flammabIe materials accumulate in or near
the range.
Do not usewater on grease fires. Never pick
up a flaming pan. Turnthe 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. Usea
multi-purpose dry chemical or foam4ype
fire extinguisher.
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out
by covering it with baking soda or,if
available, by using a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
Flame in the oven can be smothered
completely by closing the oven door and
turning the control to off or by using a multi-
purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
_!;_Let the burner grates and other surfaces
cool before touching them or leaving them
where children can reach them.
_ Never block the vents (airopenings) of the
range. They provide the air inlet and outlet
that are necessary for the range to operate
properly with correct combustion. Air
openings are located through the rear and
front center of the cooktop, at the top and
bottom of the oven door,and at the bottom
of the range under the storage drawer or
kick panel.
¢_:;_Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the cooktop
can lead to damage and improper operation
of the range.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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WARNING!
SURFACEBURNERS
Useproperpansize-avoid pansthat are unstableor easilytipped.Selectcookwarehavingfiatbo_tomslarge
enoughto coverburnergrates.Toavoidspillovers,makesurecookwareislargeenoughto containthefood
properly.Thiswill bothsavecleaningtimeandpreventhazardousaccumulationsoffood,sinceheavy
spatteringorspi!loversleft onrangecanignite.Usepanswith handlesthat canbeeasilygraspedand remain
cool.
Always usethe LITEposition when igniting the
top burnersand make surethe burners have
ignited.
Neverleavethesurface burners unattended at
high flame settings.Boiloverscause smoking
and greasyspilloversthat may catch onfire,
Adjustthe top burner flame sizesoit doesnot
extend beyond the edge of the cookware.
Excessiveflame ishazardous.
@Useonly dry pot holders-moist or damp pot
holderson hot surfacesmay result in burns
from steam. Donot let pot hotderscome near
openflames when lifting cookware. Donot use
a towel or other bulky cloth in placeof a pot
holder.
_ When usingglasscookware, makesure it is
designedfor topIof-ronge cooking.
_ Tominimizethe possibilityof burns,ignitionof
flammablematerialsandspillage,turn cookware
handlestoward the sideor backofthe range
without extendingoveradjacent burners.
_:.'.._Carefullywatch foods being fried at a high
flame setting.
_}Alwaysheat fat slowly,and watch asit heats.
_s_Donot leaveany itemson the cooktop. Thehot
air from the vent may igniteflammable items
and will increase pressureinclosed containers,
which may cause them to burst.
_ tf a combination of oilsor fats wilIbe usedin
frying, stir together before heatingor asfats
melt slowly.
;_Usea deep fat thermometer whenever possible
to prevent overheating fat beyondthe smoking
point.
_:_;_Donot operate the burner without all burner
parts in place.
_:i_Usethe leastpossibleamount of fat for
effectiveshallow or deep-fat frying. Filling
the pantoo fullof fat can cause spiIloverswhen
food isadded.
_ When preparing flaming foods under the hood,
turn the fan on.
Donot usea wok onthe cooking surfaceifthe
wok hasa round metal ringthat isplacedover
the burner grate to supportthe wok.Thisring
addsas a heat trap,which may damagethe
burner grate and burner head,Also,it may
causethe burner to work fmproperly.Thismay
causea carbon monoxidelevelabovethat
allowedby current standards,resultingin a
health hazard.
_ Foodsfor frying shouldbe asdry as possible.
Frostonfrozen foods or moistureon fresh
foods can causehot fat to bubble up and over
the sidesof the pan.
_ Nevertry to move a pan of hotfat, especiallya
deep fat fryer.Wait untilthe fat iscool.
_i_Donot leaveplasticitems on the cooktop-
they may melt if lefttoo closeto the vent.
i;!_Keepall plastics away from the surface
burners.
-_:Toavoidthe possibilityof a burn,alwaysbe
certain that the controls for all burnersare
at the OFF positionand all grates are cool
before attempting to remove them.
*_If range is located near a window,do not hang
tongcurtainsthat could blowover thesurface
burnersand create a fire hazard.
_ lfyou smell gas,turn off the gasto the range
andcall a qualified servicetechnician. Never
usean open flame to locate a leak.
_:::_Alwaysturn the surface burner controlsoff
beforeremoving cookware.
•:i_iDonot usealuminum foil to cover the grates or
lineany part ofthe cooktop. Doingsomay
resultin carbon monoxide poisoning,
overheating ofthe cooktop surfaces,or a
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COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY...
Cookmeetandpoultrythoroughly-meat to atleaston INTERNALtemperatureofl SO°Fendpoultrytoat
leastan INTERNALtemperatureof 180°F.Cookingto thesetemperaturesusuallyprotectsagainstfoodbome
illness.
WARNING!
OVEN
Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapescan
cause bums to hands, face and/or eyes.
Donotheatunopenedfoodcontainers.Pressure
couldbuildupand thecontainercouldburst,
causingan injury.
_sKeepthe ovenventsunobstructed.
_:_Keepthe ovenfreefrom greasebuildup.
_ Placetheovenrackin thedesiredpositionwhile
theoveniscool.If racksmustbehandledwhen
hot,do not letpotholdercontactthe heating
elements.
_ Do not usetheovenfora storagearea.Items
storedin onovencon ignite.
WARNING:NEVERcover
anyslots,holesor passagesintheovenbottom
or coveranentirerackwith materialssuchas
aluminumfoil,Doingsoblocksair flowthrough
theovenand maycausecarbonmonoxide
poisoning.Aluminumfoilliningsmayalsotrap
heat,causinga fire hazard.
_!Donotleavepaperproducts,cookingutensilsor
foodin theovenwhennotin use.
_!_Nakesurea broilerpan isin placecorrectlyto
reducethe possibilityof greasefires.
_!_ifyoushouldhavea greasefirein a broilerpan,
presstheCLEAR/OFFpad and keeptheoven
doorclosedto containfireuntiiit burnsout.
!_Whenusingcookingor roastingbagsintheoven,
foilowthe manufacturer'sdirections.
_!_Pullingouttherackto thestop-lockisa
conveniencein liftingheavyfoods,It isalsoa
precautionagainstburnsfrom touchinghot
surfacesofthedoor orovenwails.
_:_Donotusetheovento dry newspapers.
Ifoverheated,theyconcatchon fire.
SELF-CLEANING OVEN
Donotuseovencleaners.Nocommercialovencleaneror ovenlinerprotedivecoatingofanykindshouldbe
usedin or aroundanypartoftheoven.Residuefromovencleanersvdltdamagetheinsideoftheovenwhen
theself-deancycleisused.
_:_'_Donotcleonthedoor gasket,Thedoor gasketis
essentialfor o goodseal.Careshouldbetoken
notto rub,damageor movethe gasket.
_::Beforeself-cleaningthe oven,removeshiny.
sitvepcoloredovenracks(onsomemodels)
ando!!othercookware.
Besuretowipeup excessspillagebeforestarting
theself-cleaningoperation.
Iftheself<leaningmodemalfunctions,turnthe
ovenoff anddisconnectthepowersupply.Haveit
servicedbya quatifiedtechnician.
s_sCleanonlypartslistedinthis Owner'sManual.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Using the gas surface burners.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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Push the control knob in and turn
it to the LifE position.
How to Light aGas Surface Burner
Pushthe control knob in and turn itto the
LITE position.
You wilt hear alittle clicking noise-the
sound ofthe electric spark igniting the
burner.
After the flame lights, turn the knob to
adjust the flame size. Ifthe knob stays at
LifE, it will continue to click.
Whenone burneristurnedto LIT& all the
burnersspark.Donot attemptto
disassembleor cleanaroundanyburner
whileanotherburnerison,Anelectricshock
may result,which couldcauseyouto knock
overhot cookware.
Sealed Gas Burners
The smaller burner Iright rear position) will
give the best simmer results for delicate
foods, such as sauces or foods which need
to cook over low heat for a long time. It can
be turned down to a very tow setting.
The largest burners are higher powered
than the others and will bring Iiquids to
a boil quicker.
How to Select Name Size
For safe handling of cookware, never letthe
flames extend up the sides of the cookware.
Watch the flame, not the knob, as you
reduce heat. Theflame size on a gas burner
should match the cookware you are using.
Any flame larger than the bottom of the
cookware iswasted and only servesto heat
the handle.
tn 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 in and turn the control knob to the
Life position. Use extreme caution when
lighting burners this way.
Surface burners in use when an eIectricai
power failure occurs wilt continue to
operate normally.
Before Lighting aGas Burner
Makesureallgrates onthe rangearein
placebeforeusinganyburner.
After Lighting aGas Burner
_:;Donotoperatethe burnerforan
extendedperiodoftimewithout
cookwareonthegrate,Thefinishon the
gratemay chipwithoutcookwareto
absorbthe heat.
_i_Besure the burners and grates are cool
before you place your hand, o pot holder,
cleaning cloths or other materials on
them.
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Top-of-Range Cookware
Aluminum: Medium-weightcookwareis
recommendedbecauseit heatsquickly
and evenly,Hostfoods brownevenlyin an
oiuminumskillet.Usesaucepanswith tight-
fitting lidswhencookingwith minimum
amountsofwater.
Cast-lron: If heated slowly, most skillets wilI
give satisfactory results.
Enamelware: Under some conditions, the
enamel of some cookwore may melt.
Follow cookware manufacturer's
recommendations for cooking methods.
61ass: There ore two types of glass
cookwore-those for oven use only and
those for top-of-range cooking Isaucepans,
coffee and teapots[ Glossconducts heat
very slowly.
HeatproofGlassCeramic: Canbe usedfor
eithersurfaceor ovencooking,Itconducts
heatvery slowlyendcoolsveryslowly.
CheckcookworemonufactureCsdirections
to besureit conbeusedongasranges.
StainlessSteel:Thismetalalonehaspoor
heatingpropertiesand isusuallycombined
with copper,aluminum orothermetalsfor
improvedheatdistribution.Combination
metalskittersusuallywork sotisfQctorilyif
they oreusedwith mediumheatasthe
manufacturerrecommends.
Stove Top Grills
Do not use stove top grilIs on your sealed
gas burners. Ifyou use the stove top grill on
the sealed gas burner, it will cause
incomplete combustion and con result in
exposure to carbon monoxide levelsabove
allowable current standards.
Thiscanbehazardoustoyaur health.
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Use aflat-bottomed wok,
Wok This Way
We recommend that you use a 14-inch or
smaller fiat-bottomed wok. They ore
available at your locat retail store. Hake
sure the wok bottom sits flat on the grate.
Only afiat-bottomed wok should be used.
Do not use o round-bottomed wok on o
support ring. Plocing the ring overthe
bumer or grate moy cause the burner to
work improperly, resulting in corbon
monoxide levels above allowable
standards. This couid be dangerous to your
health.

Usingtheovencontrols.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
OVEN _//_
CONTROLS
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TIME CO_
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Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings
OAKE/TENPRECALLPad 0
Touchthispadto selectthe bakefunction.
BAKELight
Flasheswhileineditmode-you canchange
theoventemperatureatthispoint.Glowswhen
theovenisinbakemode.
OSTART/ON Pad
lust be touched to start any cooking or
cleaning function.
0Display
Shows the time of day, oven temperature,
whether the oven is in the bake, broil or self-
cteaning mode and the times set for the timer
or automatic oven operations. The display will
show "PrE" while preheating. When the oven
reaches the selected temperature, the oven
control will beep and the display witt show the
oven tem perature.
Function Error Code
If "F- and a number or letter" flash in the disptoy and
the oven control signals, this indicates a function
error code.
if the function error code appears during the self
cleaning cycle,check the oven door latch. Thelatch
handle may hove been moved, even if onty slightly,
from the latched position. Hake sure the latch is
moved to the right as far as it wilt go.
Touch the CLEAR/OFFpod. Allow the oven to cool
for one hour. Put the oven back into operation. If the
function error code repeats, disconnect the power to
the range and call for service.
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0
0
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KITCHEN TIP1ERON/OFF Pad
Touch this pad to select the timer feature.
Then press + and - pads to adjust time.
TIMER Light
Flasheswhile in edit mode-you con change
the set time at this point. Glowswhen the timer
has beenactivated. Flashesagain when the
time has runout until the control is reset.
CLOCKPad
Toset dock, touch this pad twice and then
touch the + and - pads, The time of day will
flash in display when oven is first turned on.
STARTTIME Pad
Usealong with the COOKINGTIlE or SELF
CLEAN pads to set the oven to start end stop
automatically at o time you set.
STARTTIME Time Light
Flasheswhile in edit mode-you can change
the start time settime at this point. Gbws when
the function has beenactivated.
COOKING TIME Pod
Touch this pad and then touch the + or -
pads to set the amount of time you wont your
food to cook. The oven will shut offwhen the
cooking time has run out.
COOKING TIME Light
Flasheswhile in edit mode-you can change set
time at this point. Glows when function has
beenactivated. Flashesagain when the time
has runout until the control is reset.
AUTOMATIC OVEN Light
This lights anytime the oven has been
programmed using the COOKINGTtMEor
STARTTIMEfunctions,