GE JGSS05GER, JGSS05GES, JGBS15GER, JGBS12GER, JGBS06ES manual Seal the Openings, Light the Oven Pilot

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❑SEAL THE OPENINGS

Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed.

❑LIGHT THE PILO~

(for Models Equipped with Standing Pilots)

The range should be installed in its permanent position before any pilots are lit or adjusted.

Light the Surface Burner Pilots

CA~ON: Make sure the surface burner control knobs are in the “OFF” positions before attempting to light the pilots.

1.Raise the cooktop.

2.Light both pilots with a match.

3.To avoid pilot outage, use caution when closing cooktop after lighting pilots.

NO~: Do not leave standing pilot lit in a newly constructed or remodeled home or apartment that will be unoccupied for more than a month.

Each pilot flame was adjusted at the factory to be approximately 5/16” tall. A tinge of yellow appearing at the upper tip is normal. If you find pilot adjustment is necessary, follow instructions at right.

Adiust the Sutiace Burner Pilots if Necessary

1. Raise the cooktop.

3.To adjust, use a bladetype screwdriver with a shaft diameter of less than 3/16”. Turn pilot adjustment screw until pilot is 5/16” high. Do not reduce the flame to less than 5/16” or pilot outage may occur. A pilot flame burning higher than recommended may generate soot (carbon black) on the bottom of your cooktop.

❑LIGHT THE OVEN PILOT

CA~ON: Make sure the OWN CONTROL knob is in the “OFF” position before attempting to light the pilot.

1.Remove the broiler drawer by sliding the drawer all the way out and then lifting slightly to remove it from its tracks.

2.Locate the pilot at the

back of the broiler compartment. The pilot is attached to the left side of the oven burner.

3.Light the pilot with a match. No adjustments ar required for natural gas. For LP gas, see How to Convert the Range for Use with LP Gas or Natural Gas.

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Contents Xl#TM Gas Range ~LP US ~LP YOU YOU NED ServiceLoeat~ the range out of kitchen tra~ic path Fluorescent Eght btibs and safety valves onMen You Get Your Range Usbg Your RangeExcessive flame is hazardous Wortant Safety ~STRUCTIONSSutiace Cooking Make sure the burners have ignitedCleating Your Range When a pilot goes out on a model with standingSave T~SE ~STRUCTIONS5 Baking, Brofiing and RoastingFEATu~s of Your Range Page Surface Burner Controls SU~ACE COO~GElectric Ignition Models Standing Pilot ModelsStanding Pilot Model After Lighting a BurnerBefore Lighting a Burner Use of Stove Top Grills How to Select Flame SizeTop-of-Range Cookware Wok CookingClock Am TMR To Set the TimerTo Change or Cancel the Timer Setting To Display the Time of Day While the Timer Is OperatingUSmG Your OWN TimerBefore Using Your Oven Power OutageTo replace, place Shelf on Shelf support with Oven VentsOven Shelves To light the oven pilotOven Moisture Do It Yourse~-Adjust the Oven ThermostatUS~G Your Oven Shelf PositionsOven Shelves How To Set Your Range For BakingPan Placement PreheatingBA~G Dual Shelf Cooking ROASTmGFrozen Roasb ROAST~G GU~E Questions and AnswersQuestions & Answers How to BroilBROmmGw Use of Aluminum FoilBROmmG G~E Sealed Burner Assemblies on some models ~Gra’e~dishwasherm ‘illedscoufingpadi fnecessq CAm Am CLEA~GBurner Heads on sealed burners only Oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish Cooktop SurfaceOven Bottom Burner GratesControl Panel and Knobs CA~ Am CLEA~GOven Light Bulb on some models Broiler Pan and RackNever block the vents air openings of the range Oven DoorOven Air Vents Painted Surfaces CAm Am CLEAN~GGlass Surfaces Metal PartsRemovable Kick Panel on some models Air Adjustment Shutters for Oven BurnersRemovable Broiler Drawer on some models Removable Storage Drawer on some modelsFor Your Safety Imwrtant Safety Instructions General Confect the Range to GAS Provide Adequate GAS SupplyConnect the Whge to GM Circuit IMPORTN-Please read carefillyShould have Wall receptacleELECTRl~L Connections Light the Oven Pilot Seal the OpeningsNormal for LP gas Sofi blue tie~ Normal for natural gas Outer conesCheck Ignition of Surface Burners YeMow tips onPage To remove tie burner btifle on some models Leveling the Range Installing IHEAHII.IIP DevicePrepare Range for Conversion ~~G Do not remove the pressure regulator from the rangeIt is this regulator Tools RequiredBurnercap~ Straight outThermostat shaft. Turn Opposite the burner electrode in each burner baseFor Models Equipped with Standing Pilots Screwfull open position. With To convert to U gasTo convert to natird gas Loosen the spud about 2 turnsConvert TOP Burner Valves HOW to Convert the Range for USEOven controls not properly set Yellow flamesAluminum foil being used improperly in oven Oven bottom not securely seated in positionQUESTIONS? USE this Problem Solver We’ll Be There Warranty

JGBS02EM, JGBS02PN, JGBS16GEP, JGBS04GPR, JGBS04PR specifications

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