Lower Control Panel Front Manifold Panel and Knobs

Care and cleaning of the range.

Lower Control Panel (Front Manifold Panel) and Knobs

Pull the knob straight off the stem.

It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use of the oven. Use a damp cloth to clean or rinse. For cleaning, use mild soap and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. For rinsing, use clean water. Polish dry with a soft cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control panel—they will damage the finish.

Do not bend knobs by pulling them up or down or by hanging a towel or other such loads. This can damage the gas valve shaft.

The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning.

Make sure the knobs are in the Off positions and pull them straight off the stems for cleaning.

The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher or they may also be washed with soap and water. Make sure the insides of the knobs are dry before replacing.

Replace the knobs in the Off position to ensure proper placement.

Metal parts can be cleaned with soap

and water. Do not use steel wool, abrasives, ammonia, acids or commercial oven cleaners. Dry with a soft cloth.

Oven Racks

Clean the racks with an abrasive cleanser or scouring pad. After cleaning, rinse the racks with clean water and dry with a clean cloth.

If the racks ever become hard to slide, wipe the rack edges or oven rack supports with vegetable oil.

NOTE: Take the racks out of the oven before you begin the self-clean cycle or they may discolor.

InstructionsInstallation Care and Cleaning InstructionsOperating

Heavy-Duty Oven Racks (on some models)

	Clean the racks with an abrasive cleanser.	To make the racks slide more easily, apply
	The oven racks may be cleaned in the	a small amount of vegetable oil or cooking
	The oven racks may be cleaned in the	oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges
	self-cleaning oven. However, the racks	oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges
	self-cleaning oven. However, the racks	of the oven racks with the paper towel.
	will darken in color, lose their luster	of the oven racks with the paper towel.
	will darken in color, lose their luster
	and become hard to slide if cleaned
	during the self-cleaning cycle.

Troubleshooting Consumer Support Tips

Wire cover holder.

Oven Light Replacement

CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely.

The oven light bulb is covered with a removable glass cover that is held in place with a bail-shaped wire. Remove the oven door, if desired, to reach cover easily.

To remove:

Hold a hand under the cover so it doesn’t fall when released. With fingers of the same hand, firmly push back the wire cover holder. Lift off the cover.

Do not remove any screws to remove the cover.

Do not touch hot bulb with a wet cloth. Replace bulb with a 40-watt household appliance bulb.

To replace cover:

Place it into the groove of the light receptacle. Pull the wire forward to the center of the cover until it snaps into place. When in place, the wire holds the cover firmly. Be certain the wire

is in the depression in the center of the cover.

Connect electrical power to the range.

JGB428, JGB428SERSS, 49-85179 specifications

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GE 49-85179, JGB428SERSS Lower Control Panel Front Manifold Panel and Knobs, Oven Racks

Models: JGB428 JGB428SERSS 49-85179