Do not leave plastic items on the cookto~ they may melt if left too close to the vent.

Vent appearance and Iocation-vay

Q Do not leave anv

items on the codktop. The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers, which may cause them to burst.

Q To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be certain that the controls for all burners are at the OFF position and all grates are cool before attempting to remove them.

When flaming foods are under the hood, turn the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flames.

c If range is located near a window, do not hang long curtains that could blow over the top burners and create a fire hazard.

If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the range and call a qualified service technician. Never use an open flame to locate a leak.

Baking, Broiling and Roasting

Do not use oven for a storage area. Items stored in the oven can ignite.

Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape can cause burns to hands, face and eyes.

c Keep oven free from grease buildup.

Place oven shelves in desired position while oven is cool.

Pulling out shelf to the shelf-stop is a convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls. The lowest position “R” is not designed to slide.

Don’t heat unopened food containers in the oven. Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury.

Don’t use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven except as described in this book, Misuse could result in a fire hazard or damage to the range.

When using cooking or roasting bags in oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions,

. Use only glass cookware that is recommended for use in gas ovens.

Always remove broiler pan from oven as soon as you finish broiling. Grease left in the pan can catch fire if oven is used without removing the grease from the broiler pan.

When broiling, if meat is too close to the flame, the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat to prevent excessive flare-ups.

Make sure broiler pan is in place correctly to reduce the possibility of grease fires.

If you should have a grease fire in the broiler pan, turn off oven, and keep oven door closed to contain fire until it burns out.

Cleaning Your Range

Clean only pa~ fisted in this Use &..:s . .. . .... ... .. - and Care Guide.

Keep range clean and free of accumulations of grease or spillovers, which may ignite.

Self-Cleaning Oven

Do not clean door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.

Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven.

Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan and other cookware.

If You Need Service

Read “The Problem Solver” in the back of this guide.

Don’t attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifica~y recommended in this guide. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

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GE JGBP26GEN Save These, Baking, Broiling and Roasting, Cleaning Your Range, Self-Cleaning Oven, If You Need Service

JGBP26GEN, JGBP27GEN specifications

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