GE P2B912 Before you call for service

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following

pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Before you call for service…

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly

inserted in the electrical outlet. grounded outlet.

Burner slits on the side of the • Remove the burners and clean them. Check the

burner may be clogged. electrode area for burned-on food or grease. See

the Care and cleaning of the range section.

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 t o 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, remove the

but oven does not may have accidentally been warming drawer (see the Care and cleaning of the range

moved during cleaning or section). Look for the gas shut-off lever at the back of

moving. the range.

Top burners do not light

or do not burn evenly.

(The front right burner

is designed to have

slightly smaller flames

between the 6 and

9 o’clock positions.

This is normal.)

48

Lever is

shown closed.

PULL TO OPEN.

Operating

Instructions Safety InstructionsCare and Cleaning

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Contents

Main Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 183D5580P221 49-85137 05-07 JR Self-Cleaning Gas In Canada contact us at: www.GEAppliances.ca SMELL GAS WARNING: ANTI-TIP DEVICE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: SURFACE BURNERS SELF-CLEANING THE OVEN COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY ELECTRIC WARMING DRAWER READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFET Y INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS OVEN WARNING: Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Light a Gas Surface Burner Using the gas surface burners. In Case of Power Failure Wok This Way Stove Top Grills Top-of-Range Cookware How to Insert the Griddle Using the griddle. CAUTION: Using the Griddle Type of Food Preheat Cook Conditions Setting Using the oven controls. Oven Control, Clock, Timer and Features Using the upper oven. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin Power Outage Upper Oven Light Using the upper oven. Aluminum Foil How to Set the Upper Oven for Gas Only Baking or Roasting Type of Food Shelf Position Using the oven. Broiling Guide How to Set the Oven for Broiling Not all features are on all models. To Set the Clock To Set the Timer Using the clock and timer. Page Using the timed baking and roasting features. How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop 12 Hour Shut-Off Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Selection Special features of your upper oven control. Special features of your oven control. 12-Hour, 24-Hour or Clock Blackout Control Lockout Cook and Hold Using the Sabbath Feature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) How to Set for Regular Baking/Roasting How to Set for Timed Baking/RoastingImmediate Star t and Automatic Stop Using the Sabbath Feature. To Adjust the Thermostat Adjust the upper oven thermostatDo it yourself! The type of margarine will affect baking performance! Using the electric warming drawer. To Use the Warming Drawer When Using the Warming Drawer Number Pad Setting Using the electric warming drawer. Temperature Selection Chart Food Type Control Setting To Crisp Stale Items To Warm Serving Bowls and Plates Using the self-cleaning oven. The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. How to Delay the Start of Cleaning After a Clean Cycle Using the self-cleaning oven. Care and cleaning of the range. Griddle Griddle Precautions: Sealed Burner Assemblies CAUTION: Burner Caps and Heads Burner caps Burner Heads and Oval (Center) Burner Head/Cap Assembly After cleaning Replacement Burner Heads Cooktop Surface Stainless Steel Surfaces Burner Grates Cleaning Oven Air Vents Control Panel Lower Control Panel (Front Manifold Panel) and Knobs Lift-Off Oven Door Oven Bottom Oven Shelves and Drawer Racks Oven Light Replacement Oven Heating Elements Page Installation BEFORE YOU BEGIN Range Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT CAUTION DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES ANTI-TIP DEVICE All ranges can tip and injury could result. LOCATION IMPORTANT! PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY WARNING: GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve. Alternate Hookup ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CAUTION: ASSEMBLE SURFACE BURNERS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS A ASSEMBLE SURFACE BURNERS CAUTION: without all burner parts in place. CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER (C) Soft blue flamesNormal for natural gas (B) Yellow tips on outer cones Normal for LP gas (A) Yellow flames Call for service ADJUST OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTER IF NECESSARY LEVELING THE RANGE INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE 10 CONVERTING TO LP GAS INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETED (or converting back to natural gas from LP) Before you call for service Page Troubleshooting Tips Page Accessories. General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 GE Service Protection Plus Please place in envelope and mail to: Well Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime.* Consumer Product Ownership Registration Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Model Number Serial Number GE Consumer & Industrial Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, KY 40225 ge.com Page Page Page What GE Will Not Cover: For The Period Of: GE W ill Replace: GE Gas Range Warranty. For The Period Of: Mabe Will Replace: What Mabe Will Not Cover: Consumer Support . GE Appliances Website Schedule Service Real Life Design Studio Extended Warranties Parts and Accessories