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Range
Gas
Problem Solver...............................34
Safe* Instrudons....................2-5
Thermostat Adjustment-
Anti-Tip Deviw .............................2, 3, 19,28
Do It Yourself. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Operating Instructions, Ttps
Aluminum Foil ............................5, 14, 16, 17
Features ............................................................7
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=LP US ~LP YOU Read this book carefdy. ~ you received a damaged rarige... tiediately contict the alder (or builder) that sold It is intended to help you operate and maintain your you the range. new range properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. Save time and money. Before you If you don’t understmd something or need more help, requ=t service... write (include your phone number): Check the Problem Solver in tie Consumer Affairs back of this book. It lists causes of GE Appliances min
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WORTW S~TY NO~CE Q Be m W pa- mated* are removed from the range before operating it to~vent * or ● The Mornia Safe Brirddng Water M Tom smoke damage shotid the packing material ignite. Enforcement Act requires the Governor of ● Be sure your range is co-y adjusted by a C~ornia to pubtishatist of substances hownto q-cd servim t-cian or ~for ● the the state to cause canmr, birth clef* or other type of ~ (uati or.W)thatis to be used. reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn Your range can
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● Do not leave Mdren #one or unattended Stiace CMQ where a range is hot or in operatia ● Always w the L~ position (on electic They cordd be seriously burned, ignition rnodek) or the ~ position (on standing ● Do not Uow anyone to ebb, stand or hang on pflot modek) when igniting top burners and the door, brotierdrawer or range top. They make sw the burnem have ignited. cordd damage the range and even tip it over, ● Never leave tiace burners unattended at causing severe perso~ ~~. Mgh tie settings.
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● Foods for- shotid be as dry as possible amen - foods are mder the hood, turn Frost on tiomn foods or moisture on fresh foods the fan off. me f- ifoperatig, may spread can cause hot fat to bubble up and over sides of the ti~ the pan. c W mge & located near a fidow, do not hang ● Use least possible am-t of fat for effective long curtains that codd blow over the top burners shtiow or deepfat =. Filhg the pan too and create afire h-. W of fat can cause spflovers when food is added. *men a ptiot gw
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The range should be instiled on a l/4-inch thick Your range, tike many other household items, sheet of plywood (or similar materird) as fo~ows: is hwvy and can settle into soft floor coverings men the floor covering ends at the front of the such as cushioned vinyl or arpeting. range, the area that the range wi~ rest on should be men moving the range on this type of flooring, use built up with plywood to the same level or higher than care, and it is recommended that these simple the floor coverin
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Y I + Shnding Pilot Models JGAS02PN \ JLAS02PN Electtic Ignition Model JGAS02EN Explained Expltied Fwture hdex on page Feature hdex on page 1 Anti-Tip Device 3,5 7 Cooktop 14 (see Safe~ hstructions) 8 OVEN TEMP Mob 9 2 Model and Serbd Number 2 9 Oven SheHSuppoti 9 3 Removable Oven Bottom 16 Shelf positions for coobg are suggested in the Baking, Roasting 4 Sutiace Burner Controk 7 and Broiling pages. 5 Oven Vent 9 10 Oven Shelv~ tith Stop-bcks 9, 15, 17 (located in center of rear of range) 6 Suti
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SMACE COO~G Lighting Instructions for Electric Ignition Models JGAS02EN The surface burners on some models me lighted by The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed. electric ignition, eliminating the need for standing pilot men one burner is turned to LITE, W tie burners lights witi constandv burning flames. - spark. Do not attempt to disassemble or clean In me of a power failure, you can light the surface around any burner while another burner is on. burners on your range with a match. Hold
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To Light a Surface Burner After Lighting a Burner Electric Ignition Modeh: ● After the burner ignites, turn the knob to adjust tie flame size. ~h the control hob in and ● Check to be sure the burner you turned on is the one tumittoLITE.Youwillhem ~1111 you want to use. a litde “clicking” noise—the sound of the electric spark ● Do not operate a burner for an extended period of igniting the burner. time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb Stan
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Before Using Your Oven Be sure you understand how to set the controls properly. Practice removing and replacing the shelves while the oven is cool. Read the information and tips on the following pages. Keep this book handy where you can refer to it, especially during the fwst weeks of using your new range. Lighting Instructions for Electric Ignition Model JGAS02EN The oven burner on ti range is tighted by electric ignition. To tight the burner, turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired temperature.
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Oven Control After the oven reaches the selected temperature, the Your oven is controlled by an OWN TE~ knob. oven burner cycles+ff completely, then on with a It will norrndly take 30-90 seconds before the flame full flame-to maintain the selected temperature. comes on. Air Adjw@ent To adjust the flow of tir, loosen the Philhps head An air adjustment / screw and rotate the shutter to allow more or less air shutter for the .,’ — ,.’.- into the burner tube as needed. oven burner ,.. . . . regulate
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USmG YOUR O~N (continued) Oven Vents The oven is vented tiough duct openings at the rear ● Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop may become hot if left too close to the vent. of the cooktop. See the Features section. Do not block the opening when cooking in the oven—it is ● Meti items til become very hot if they are left important that the flow of hot air from the oven and on the cooktop and codd ause burns. fresh air to the oven burner be uninterrupted. ● Do not leave any items on the cooktop
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How to Set Your Range For Bating To avoid possible bum, place the shelves in the 2. Check the food for doneness at the minimum time correct position before you turn on the oven. on the recipe. Cook longer if necessary. Turn the OVEN ~MP knob to OFF and remove the food. 1. Close the oven door. Then turn the OVEN ~MP knob to the desired temperature. For best baking results, follow these suggestions: Oven Shelves Arrange the oven ] Type of Food ] SheEPositio” shelf or shelves in the desired locatio
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BA~G (continued) Bahg Guides men using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for the best baking results. Cooties men bting cookies, flat cookie sheets (without sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies b~ed in a jelly roll pan (short sides rdl around) may have darker edges and pde or light browning may occur. Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the walls or the door of the oven. Never entirely cover a shelf with a large cookie sheet. For best results,
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Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum. Roasting is redy a baking procedure used for meats. Roasting is easy; just follow these directions: 1. Place the shelf in the A or B position. Most meats continue to cook stightiy while standing, No preheating is necessary. after being removed horn the oven. Standing time recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes. Thi
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ROASTmG (continued) Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for donenws with a Q. h I need to preheat my oven wch time I cook meat thermometer? a roast or potitry? A. Checking the finished intemd temperature at the A. It is unnecessary to preheat your oven. completion of cooking time is recommended. Q. men buying a roast, are there any special tips Temperatures are shown in Roasting Guide. For that wodd help me cook it more everdy? roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer at hdf- A.
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How to Broti Broiling is cooking food by direct heat horn above the Your range has a compartment below the oven for food. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiling. A specially designed broiler pan and rack broiled. Follow these steps to keep spattering and allow dripping fat to drain away from the food and smoking to a minimum. keeps it away from the high heat of the gas flame. Both the oven and broiler compartment doors 4. Arrange the food on rack and position the broiler shodd be clos
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BRO~~G G~E The oven and brofler compartment doors must be 3. If desired, marinate meats or chicken before closed duting brotikg. broiling. Or, brush with barbecue sauce the last 5 to 10 minutes. 1. Always use the broiler pan and rack that comes with your range. It is designed to minimize smoking and 4. men arranging food on pan, do not let fatty edges, spattering by trapping the juices in the shielded which could soil oven with fat dripping, hang over lower part of the pan. the sides. 2. For ste
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Proper care and cleming are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. FO11OW these directions carefully in ctig for it to P ,4 help assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELEC~C PO~R IS 0~ BEFORE CLEMG ANY PART OF T~ RANGE. m A Myour range is removed for cl-g, servicing or any mmon, A be sure anti-tip device is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Fdure to tie tti pre~ution codd resdt in tipping of M the range and cause injury. How to Remove the Ra
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CA~ ~ CLEHG (continued) Burners To remove burned-on food, soak the surface burner in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water. Soak the surface burner for 20 to 30 minutes. For more stubborn stains, use a cleanser like Soft Scrub” brand or Bon tie brand. Rinse well to remove any traces of the cleanser that might clog the surface burner openings. Do not use steel wool because it will clog the surface burner openings and scratch the surface burners. If the holes become clogged, clean them
