GE 49-85179, JGB428SERSS installation instructions Before you call for service…

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Before you call for service…

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Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Safety Instructions

 

Top burners do not light Top burners do not light or do not burn evenly. or do not burn evenly (The front right burner is(Thdesigfronedt rightto haveburner islightlydesignedsmallerto haveflames slightlybetweensmallerthe 6 andflames9 betweeno’clock positionsthe 6 and. This9

is normal.)

Plug on range is not completely

• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly

inserted in the electrical outlet.

grounded outlet.

 

 

Burner hole or slits on the side

• Remove the burners (on models with standard twin

of the burner may be clogged.

burners) or burner heads and caps (on models with

 

sealed burners) and clean them with a sewing needle

 

or twist-tie. Make sure you do not enlarge the holes.

 

On sealed burner models, check and clean the electrode

 

area for burned-on food or grease.

Operating Instructions

 

Improper burner assembly.

• Make sure the burner parts are installed correctly.

 

 

See the Care and cleaning of the range section.

 

 

 

Burner flames very

Improper air to gas ratio.

• If range is connected to LP gas, contact the person

large or yellow

 

who installed your range or made the conversion.

 

 

 

Surface burners light

The oven gas shut-off valve

• To check the oven gas shut-off valve on sealed burner

but oven does not

may have accidentally been

models, remove the warming drawer, storage drawer or

 

moved during cleaning or

kick panel (see the Care and cleaning of the range section)

 

moving.

and look for the gas shut-off lever at the back of the range.

Lever is

shown closed.

PULL TO OPEN.

Sealed burner models

• To check the oven gas shut-off valve on standard twin burner models, raise the cooktop and look for the gas shut-off lever at the extreme right rear corner. Follow the directions in box A or B that match your regulator type.

Lever is shown closed.

A

Lever is shown closed.

B

PULL TO OPEN.

PULL TO OPEN.

Standard twin burner models

Standard twin burner models

 

Care and Cleaning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Installation Instructions

 

 

 

Troubleshooting Tips

Scratches (may appear as cracks) on cooktop glass surface

Incorrect cleaning methods being used.

Cookware with rough bottoms being used or coarse particles (salt or sand) were between the cookware and the surface of the cooktop.

Cookware has been slid across the cooktop surface.

•Scratches are not removable. Tiny scratches will become less visible in time as a result of cleaning.

•To avoid scratches, use the recommended cleaning procedures. Make sure bottoms of cookware are clean before use, and use cookware with smooth bottoms.

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Contents Write the model and serial numbers here Model # Serial # Smell GAS Safety InstructionsGEAppliances.com IMPORTaNT SaFeTY NOTICeAppliance as a space heater to heat or SURFaCe BURNeRS GLaSS Cooktop SURFaCe on some models OVeN Operating Instructions Using the gas surface burnersCase of Power Failure Top-of-Range CookwareCare Using the oven controls Must be touched to start any cooking or cleaning functionTouch this pad to select the bake function Or temperature by larger amounts Safety InstructionsTouch this pad to turn the oven light on or off Touch this pad to select the broil functionSafety Before you begin…Oven Vent How to Set the Upper Oven for Baking or Roasting Using the upper ovenPreheating and Pan Placement Aluminum FoilPlace the meat or fish on a broiler grid in a broiler pan How to Set the Oven for BroilingHi Broil To change to Lo Broil, touchTo Set the Timer Using the clock and timer. on some modelsTouch the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad To Set the ClockTo Cancel the Timer To Reset the TimerPower Outage OperatingHow to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic StopIf you wish to turn OFF this feature, follow the steps below Special features of your oven control. on some modelsUsing the Sabbath feature. on some models Care and Cleaning Installation InstructionsDesigned for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays To Adjust the Thermostat on some models Adjust the oven thermostat-Do it yourselfType of margarine will affect baking performance Touch the Bake pad. a two-digit number shows in the displayUsing the self-cleaning oven Before a Clean CycleHow to Set the Oven for Cleaning How to Delay the Start of Cleaning on some models To Stop a Clean Cycle on some modelsAfter a Clean Cycle on some models Sealed Burner Assemblies Care and cleaning of the rangeBurner Caps and Heads Care and CleaningDo not use a steel-wool pad it will scratch the surface CleaningCare Burned-On ResidueHeavy, Burned-On Residue Cooktop Seal Cleaning the glass cooktop. on some modelsDamage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic To Order PartsTo clean the outside of the door To clean the inside of the doorLift-Off Oven Door Oven BottomOven Light Replacement Lower Control Panel Front Manifold Panel and KnobsOven Racks Part InClUDED FoR yoUR SAFETyToolS yoU wIll nEED MATERIAlS yoU MAy nEEDInstallation Instructions 0Minimum DIMEnSIonS AnD ClEARAnCES473⁄8 LoCATIon PRoVIDE ADEqUATE GAS SUPPlyConnECT the RAnGE To GAS Range hookup Alternate Hookup Pressure regulator Manifold pipe Power cord of this appliance is equipped with a ElECTRICAl ConnECTIonSAn adapter may be used only on a 15-amp circuit ASSEMBlE Surface BURnERS SEAl the oPEnInGSAssemble the burners as shown Check oPERATIon oF Surface BURnERS Check oPERATIon oF oVEn BURnERSWith LP gas, some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal If nECESSARy Check IGnITIon oF oVEn BURnERSLEVElInG the RAnGE OtherWHEn All HooKUPS are CoMPlETED InSTAllInG the AnTI-TIP DevicePage Before you call for service… Light colored glass cooktop Entering cooking time or temperature or cleaning timeOr roast properly Rack position is incorrect Incorrect cookware or cookwareTips During the self-cleaning cycle Door appears Self-cleaning cycle has beenCheck the oven door latch You have a function error code Power outage Power outage or surgeLimited Time Offer! Free Shipping AccessoriesGE Will Replace Consumer SupportWhat GE Will Not Cover One YearWhat Mabe Will Not Cover Mabe Will ReplaceConsumer Support Schedule Service

JGB428, JGB428SERSS, 49-85179 specifications

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