GE JGBP38 Important Safety Instructions, When You Get Your Range, Using Your Range

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

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.

Gas appliances 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 LP fuels. Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame, will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

•Fluorescent light bulbs and safety valves on standing pilot ranges contain mercury. If your model has these features, they must be recycled according to local, state and federal codes.

When You Get Your Range

•Have the installer show you the location of the range gas cut-off valve and how to shut it off if necessary.

•Have your range installed and 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.

•Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this guide. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

•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 personal responsibility and obligation to have an ungrounded outlet replaced with a properly grounded, three- prong outlet in accordance with the National Electrical Code. In Canada, the appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

•Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage (on standing pilot models) and poor air circulation.

•Be sure all packing materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packing material ignite.

•Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a qualified service technician or installer for the type of gas (natural or LP) that is to be used. Your range can be converted for use with either type of gas. See the Installation Instructions.

WARNING: These adjustments must be made by a qualified service technician in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or property damage. The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion.

•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.

Using Your Range

WARNING—All ranges can tip and injury could result. To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall by installing the Anti-Tip device supplied.

To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, carefully tip the

range forward. The Anti-Tip device should engage and prevent the range from tipping over.

If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the device is properly engaged when you push the range back against the wall. If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.

Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information in this guide. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and injury.

•Do not leave children alone or unattended where a range is hot or in operation. They could be seriously burned.

•For your safety, never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.

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Contents Safety Instructions Consumer ServicesOperating Instructions, Tips Help US Help YOU… If YOU Need ServiceImportant Safety Instructions When You Get Your RangeUsing Your Range Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats Surface CookingSelf-Cleaning Oven Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care GuideBaking, Broiling and Roasting Features and appearance may vary Features of Your RangeAnti-Tip Device Feature Index SeeNight Light Switch on some models Oven Vents Cooktop Model and Serial NumbersType of Cooktop Description How it Works Gas Burners HOW does this Cooktop Compare To Your OLD ONE?Surface Cooking Top-of-Range Cookware Appearance may vary Features of Your Oven ControlOven CONTROL, Clock and Timer Using Your Oven Shelves are designed with stop-locks so when Oven VentsOven Shelves Shelf PositionsHow to Set Your Range for Baking BakingPreheating Aluminum Foil Pan PlacementBaking Guides CookiesDon’t Peek How to Time BakeHow to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop Timed BakingQuick Reminder How to Set Delay Start and Automatic StopDo IT Yourself Adjust the Oven ThermostatRoasting Use of Aluminum FoilDual Shelf Cooking Frozen Roasts Questions and AnswersWhy is my roast crumbling when I try to carve it? Roasting GuideClose the oven door Why are my meats not turning out as brown as they should?Broiling Oven door must be closed during broilingBeef Steaks Broiling GuideBefore a Clean Cycle Operating the SELF-CLEANING OvenHow to Set the Oven for Cleaning To Stop a Clean CycleAfter a Clean Cycle Quick Reminder-Delay Start for Self-Clean How to Delay Start of CleaningWhy do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning? Should there be any odor during the cleaning?Sealed Burner Assemblies on some models Care and CleaningStandard Twin Burners on some models Remove the grates and lift out the drip pansTo get rid of burned-on food, place them in a Oven Bottom Burner GratesCooktop Surface Brushed Chrome Cooktop on some modelsBroiler Pan and Grid Lift-Off Oven DoorOven Light Replacement on some models Control Panel and KnobsRemovable Storage Drawer on some models Oven Air Vents Removable Kick Panel on some modelsFluorescent Night Light on some models For Your Safety Installation InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions General Connect the Range to GAS Provide Adequate GAS SupplyRigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Connect the Range to GASExtension Cord Cautions Electrical Connections on some modelsGrounding Electrical RequirementsElectric Disconnect Electrical ConnectionsQuality of Flames Seal the OpeningsCheck Ignition of Surface Burners Surface Burner IgnitionTo remove the oven bottom Leveling the Range Installing the ANTI-TIP DeviceConvert the Pressure Regulator Converting to LP GAS Sealed Burner models onlyTools Required Prepare Range for ConversionConvert the Oven Burner Orifices Converting Surface BurnersOrifice Spuds for Converting to LP Gas Orifice Spuds for Converting to Natural GasCheck for Leaks Adjust LOW Flame SettingConvert AIR Adjustment Shutter Broil BurnerNAT Converting to LP GAS Standard Twin Burner models onlyTop Burner Orifice Drill Size Color Convert the Oven Burner Orifices Oven BurnerAdjust the Surface Burner Pilots Adjust Oven ThermostatProblem Possible Cause QUESTIONS? USE this Problem SolverProblem Solver Not Unlock Problem SolverProblem Solver Page We’ll Be There Warranty
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