GE XL44 JGBP24 Use And Care & Installation Manual

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XLzI4TM Self=Cleanin#Gas Ran#e

Safety

instructions

................... 2-5

Anti-Tip Device

................... 2, 3, 34, 42, 43

Operating

Instructions,

Tips

Aluminum

Foil................... 5, 16, 20-22,

Clock and Timer ................................... 11, 12

Features

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6, 7

Oven ....................................................... 13-26

Baking ................................................. 15, 16

Broiling, Broiling Guide ................... 22, 23

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.... Control Settings

................................ 11, 12

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Door Latch ............ 15, 17, 20, 22, 25, 26

Light; Bulb Replacement

................ 13, 31

Preheating ................................................. 15

CooktopRoasting,

Roasting Guide

Comparison

............... 20,21 8

Self-Cleaning

Instructions

............. 24-26

Shelves ........................................ 14-16,

Timed Baking .................................... 17, 18

Surface Cooking ..................................... 8-12

Control Settings ................................ 11, 12

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Before

You

Call For Service

................... 44-46

Thermostat

Adjustment--

Do/t Yourse/f. ........................................... 19

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Page 1 XLzI4TM Self=Cleanin#Gas Ran#e Before Safety instructions ....2-5 Call For Service ....44-46 Anti-Tip Device ....2, 3, 34, 42, 43 Thermostat Adjustment-- Do/t Yourse/f..........19 More questions ?...call Operating Instructions, Tips GEAnswer Center® 800.626.2000 Aluminum Foil....5, 16, 20-22, Clock and Timer ........
Page 2 To obtain replacement parts, contact GE/Hotpoint Service Centers. WARNING We're proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the •...
Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE • Be sure all packing materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or • The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic smoke damage should the packing material ignite. Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California •...
Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO - Always use the LITE position (on electric CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN ignition modds) or the HI position (on standing CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE pilot models) when igniting the top burners BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE--CHILDREN make sure the burners have ignited.
Page 5 • If a combination of oils or fats will be used • Keep the oven free from grease buildup. in flying, stir together before heating or as fats • Pulling out the shelf to the shall-stop is a melt slowly. convenience in lifting heavy foods.
Page 6 FEATURES YOUR RANGE Features and appearance vary. Sealed Burners Standard Twin Burners Burner Drip Pan some models) modeIs) (on some BurnerHead ZO Buroer "_ Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surface burners shown above.
Page 7 Feature Index (Not all models have all features. Appearance of features varies.) See page 1 Air Intake (under storage drawer or kick panel) 4, 32 2 Model and Serial Numbers (on front frame of range, behind storage drawer or removable kick panel) 3 Anti-Tip Device...
Page 8 HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE? Your new cooktop has gas burners. If you are used The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and to cooking with induction or other electric surface cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or units, you will notice some differences when you use surface unit you have.
Page 9 SURFACE COOKING Surface Burner Controls The knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are On ranges with sealed burners: located on the control panel in front of the burners. • The smaller burner (right rear position) will give The two knobs on the left control the left front and the best simmer results.
Page 10 SURFACE COOKING (continued) Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware Glass: There are two types of glass cool<ware--those recommended because it heats quickly and evenly. for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. (saucepans, coffee and teapots).
Page 11 FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL Not all features are on all models. Appearance may vary. OVE tET UTOMATICOVEN I O-OO HOUR MIN. ;ELFCLEAN DOOR LATCH OVEN ON PREHEATED 1. COOK TIME ON/OFF. Press this pad and then 6. SELF CLEAN DOOR LATCH Light.
Page 12 OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER To Set the Clock Automatic Clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be 2. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the 1.
Page 13 USING YOUR OVEN Electric Ignition Before Using Your Oven Be sure you understand how to set the controls Power Outage properly. Practice removing and replacing the shelves while the oven is cool. Read the information and tips CAUTION: Do not make any attempt to operate on the tbllowing pages.
Page 14 USING YOUR OVEN (continued) Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop-locks so when Bump placed correctly on the shelf supports, they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing food from them or placing food on them.
Page 15 BAKING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy Do It gourse!finsmmtions on how to adjust the thermostat. Your oven temperature is controlled using the latest technology in oven control systems.
Page 16 BAKING (continued) Baking Guides When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for best baking results. Cookies Aluminum Foil When baking cookies, Never entirely cover flat cookie sheets a shelf with aluminum foil. This (without sides) produce will disturb the heat better-looking cookies.
Page 17 TIMED BAKING (on some models) to Time Bake Do not lock the oven door with the latch during NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the oven clock timed baking. The latch is used for serf-cleaning only. shows the correct time of day. The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or off automatically at specific times that you set.
Page 18 TIMED BAKING (continued) How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop 4. Press the HOUR pad until "4:00" appears in the Quick Reminder: display. The timer is now set to start baking in 2 hours, at 4:00. 1. Press the COOK TIME ON/OFF pad.
Page 19 ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTATm DO IT YOURSELF! You may find that your new oven cooks differently To Adjust the Thermostat: than the one it replaced. We recommend that you 1. Put the OVEN SET knob in the OFF position. use your new oven for a few weeks to become more 2.
Page 20 ROASTING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. Therefore the oven controls are set for Baking or roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Timed Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound Roasting is cooking by d_ 7 heat.
Page 21 Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook meat thermometer? a roast or poultry? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the A. It is not necessary to preheat your oven.
Page 22 BROILING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during Turn the food only once during cooking. Time the broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. foods for the first side Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the according to the Broiling food.
Page 23 BROILING GUIDE The oven door must be closed during broiling. • If desired, marinate meats or chicken before broiling. Or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only. • Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with your range.
Page 24 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN Normal Cleaning Time: 4 hours and 20 minutes Before a Clean Cycle We recommend venting with an open window Clean spatters or spills on the oven front flame, or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first and the oven door outside the gasket with a self-clean cycle.
Page 25 How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Clean cycle time is normally 4 hours and Quick Reminder: 20 minutes. On some models, you can change the Clean Time to anywhere between 3 hours and 5 hours 1. Latch the door. and 59 minutes, depending on how dirty your oven is.
Page 26 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning some models) Never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle Quick Reminder: will damage the door lock mechanism. 1. Latch the door. 3. Turn the OVEN SET knob to the CLEAN position.
Page 27 CARE AND CLEANING BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER Proper care and cleaning are important so your range DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow PART OF YOUR RANGE. these directions caret'ully in caring for it to help assure sate and proper maintenance.
Page 28 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) l CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS (IF SO EQUIPPED) IN PLACE. Sealed Burner Assemblies (onsomemodels) Burner Heads (on only) sealed burners G rate Burner Drip pan (on some models) For proper ignition, make sure the small hole in...
Page 29 Burner Grates Lift out when cool. To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates Grates should be washed in a covered container (or plastic bag) with 1/4 cup regularly and, of course, ammonia to loosen the soil. Let sit overnight after spillovers.
Page 30 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable, __=_\ * Do not rub or clean the door gasket--the but it is heavy. You may need help fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion.
Page 31 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Oven Light Replacement some models) DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS TO CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, REMOVE COVER. disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let 2.
Page 32 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Oven Air Vents Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion. Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven dooc and at the bottom of the range, under the kick panel or storage drawer (depending...
Page 33 FORYOUR SAFETY CAUTION Do not attempt to operate the oven If you smell gas: this range during a power failure (Electric 1. Open windows. Ignition models only). 2. Don't touch electrical switches. 3. Extinguish open flame. 4. Immediately call your supplier.
Page 34 JMPORTAHTSAFETY|HSTRUCT|OHS EXCEPTION: Installation of a listed microwave oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall Installation of this range must conform with conform to the installation instructions packed local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with that appliance. with the National Fuel...
Page 35 GENERAL MODEL AHD SER|AI HUMBER tOCAT|OH • See Dimensions and Clearances in this section Depending on your range, you'll find the model and serial numbers on a label on the front frame for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. These of the range, behind the storage drawer or dimensions must be met for safe use of your range.
Page 36 PROVIUE ADEQUATEGASSUPPLY Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Lacafions for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Your range is designed to operate at a pressure of 4" of water cohmm on natural gas or, if designed for LP gas (propane or butane), 10"...
Page 37 Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Flexible Connector and Rigid Pipe Hookups for Equipped with Sealed Burners Models Equipped with Standard Twin Burners Flexible Rigid Pipe I Pressure Con nector Hookup Hookup Pressure Union] 90° Regulator ---_ Regulator Adapter 90 °EIbow-_,-_ Nipple Elbow Flex...
Page 38 (OHHECT TH| _KGE TO GAS (continued) [_] |J,|CTRi_L COHH|CTiOHS (on some models) 1. Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the Electrical Requirements gas line in an easily accessed location outside 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branch the range. Make sure everyone operating...
Page 39 Usage Situations where Appliance Usage Situations where Appliance Power Power Cord will be Disconnected Infrequently. Cord will be Disconnected Frequently. An adapter may be used only on a 15-amp Do not use an adapter plug in these situations circuit. Do not use an adapter on a 20-amp because disconnecting...
Page 40 SUJ. THI: OP|HiHGS Quallfy of Flumes Seal any openings in tile wall behind tile range The combustion quality of burner flames needs and in the floor under the range when hookups to be determined visually. are completed. (A) Yellow flamesI Call for service F_ CH|CK IGMIT|OH OF SURFA¢| BURH|RS Operation...
Page 41 ADJUSTBRq)|L AHD OV|H BUM|R ADJUSTM|HT SHUTTERSJF H|C|SSARY Air adjustment shutters for tile top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames. To determine if the bottom burner flames burning properly, remove the oven bottom. Flames should have approximately 1"...
Page 42 _-_ |HSTALLJHGTH| AHT|-T|P D|V|(| L|V|LiKG THE UMG| I. Remove tile storage drawer or kick panel. WARNING: 2. Use a 3/]6" open-end • Range MUST be secured with an or socket wrench to back approved Anti-Tip device. out both rear leveling legs .
Page 43 WHEN ALL HOOKUPSARECOMPLETED: 1. Mark the wall where the RIGHT EDGE of the range is to be located. Be sure to allow for the MAKE SUREALLCONTROLS ARE LEFTIN THE countertop overhang if you intend to install the OFFPOSITION. range next to cabinets. MAKE SURETHE FLOW OF COMBUSTIONAND VENTILATION A IRTOTHERANGE IS UNOBSTRUCTED.
Page 44 QUESTIONS? BEFORE CALL SERVICE... PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TOP BURNERS DO NOT • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet. LIGHT OR DO NOT • Burner holes on the side or aronnd the top of burner may be clogged. Remove BURN EVENLY burners (on models with standard twin bumers'_ or burner heads _on models with...
Page 45 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CLOCK AND TIMER • Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power outlet. Check for DO NOT WORK blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. • Check for power outage. • Review the Oven Control. Clock and Tinter section of this guide. "F--AND A NUMBER"...
Page 46 Adjust oven burner air shutter • An odor from the insulation around the oven liner is normal for the first few times oven is used. This is temporary. If you need more help.., call, toll free: GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 consumer information service...
Page 47 You call have the secure feeling that GE Cousuuler Servile will still be dmre after your warramy expires. Purchase a GE comra{ t while your warramy is still in effect and you'll tel eive a substantial discount. Witll a muhiple-year...
Page 48 Should your appliance need service, owner for products purchased for during the warranty period or beyond, in the United States call 800-GE- ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii, Washington, D.C. CARES (800-432-2737).

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