RANGES Double Oven Gas SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . 3 OWNER’S MANUAL USING THE RANGE JGBS86 JGSS86 In Case of a Power Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Surface Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Griddle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Oven Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Sabbath Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING Read all safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death. WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property damage, personal injury or death. - Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven. ■ Use this appliance for its intended purpose as described in this owner’s manual. ■ H ave your range installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE RANGE Failure to do so may result in fire or personal injury. ■ Do not store or use flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop, including paper, plastic, pot holders, linens, wall coverings, curtains, drapes and gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids. ■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance.
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ D o not use a wok with a round metal support ring. The ring may trap heat and block air to the burner resulting in a carbon monoxide hazard. ■ D o not attempt to lift the cooktop. Doing so may damage the gas tubing to the surface burners resulting in a gas leak and risk of fire.
In the event of a power failure, the oven is inoperable and no attempt should be made to operate it. However, the surface burners may be lit with a match. Using extreme caution, hold a lit match near the ports beneath the surface burner cap, then slowly turn the knob to the LITE position. Once lit, surface burners will continue to operate normally. Surface Burners Lighting a Surface Burner WARNING Burners should be operated only when covered by cookware.
USING THE RANGE: Surface Burners Surface Burners (Cont.) Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is recommended because it heats quickly and evenly. Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with tightfitting lids when cooking with minimum amounts of water. Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor heating properties and is usually combined with copper, aluminum or other metals for improved heat distribution.
WARNING Fire Hazard ■ Use care when cooking greasy foods. Spilled grease may result in fire. ■ Never place any items on the griddle when it is not in use. Heat from surrounding burners can heat the griddle and may result in fire. ■ Place and remove the griddle only when griddle is cool and all surface burners are turned OFF.
USING THE RANGE: Oven Controls Oven Controls 2 7 4 6 9 3 11 2 4 5 1. Convection Cooking Modes: Convection cooking modes use increased air circulation to improve performance. The type of benefit depends on the mode. Your lower oven has the following convection cooking modes: Bake and Roast. See the Cooking Modes section for more information. 2. Traditional Cooking Modes: Your lower oven has the following traditional cooking modes: Bake and Broil Hi/Lo,.
There are several different special features on your range. To change the settings of these special features: ■ Press the Upper Oven Bake and Warm pads at the same time and hold until the special features menu is displayed. ■ Use the 3 or 8 number pads to scroll through the special features until the desired feature is displayed. ■ Press the 0 number pad to enter into the feature’s menu and scroll through the options.
USING THE RANGE: Sabbath Mode Sabbath Mode The Sabbath mode includes the disabling of tones, disabling of oven lights, and delays of about 30 seconds to one minute on display changes. Only continuous baking or timed baking is allowed in the Sabbath mode. Cooking in the Sabbath mode is a two-step process; first the Sabbath mode must be set and then the bake mode must be set. For double ovens, each oven can be set independently by using the corresponding upper or lower bake pad.
Your oven has two rack positions in the upper oven (A, B) and four rack positions in the lower oven (1, 2, 3, 4). Recommended rack positions for various types of foods are provided in the Cooking Guide. Adjusting rack position is one way to impact cooking results. For example, if you would prefer darker tops on cakes, muffins, or cookies, try moving food one rack position higher. If you find foods are too brown on top try moving them down next time.
USING THE RANGE: Oven Cooking Modes Oven Cooking Modes Your new oven has a variety of cooking modes to help you get the best results. These modes are described below. Refer to the Cooking Guide section for rack position and other recommendations for specific modes and foods. Bake Air Fry The traditional bake mode is intended for single rack cooking. This mode uses heat primarily from the lower element but also from the upper element to cook food. Preheating is generally recommended when using this mode.
Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to keep cool and operate properly with correct combustion. Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range. Vent appearance and location vary. Oven Cooking Guide Cook food thoroughly to help protect against food borne illness.
USING THE RANGE: Cooking Guide Cooking Guide RECOMMENDED MODE(S) OVEN (Upper/Lower) RECOMMENDED RACK POSITION(S) ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS Bake Lower Upper 3 2 Use shiny cookware. Convection Bake Bake Lower 2 and 4 Ensure adequate airflow (see illustration below). Bake Lower 2 Use shiny cookware. Bake Lower Upper 3 2 Use shiny cookware. Convection Bake Bake Lower 2 and 4 Ensure adequate airflow.
Air Fry Cooking Guide General Tips for Air Fry Mode Air Fry is a special, no-preheat, cooking mode that is designed to produce foods with a crispier exterior than traditional oven cooking. Select Air Fry, then input the desired set temperature and press Start. The temperature can be set between 300°F and 500°F. •T he Air Fry mode is designed for cooking on a single rack. Air Fry Cookware Guidelines • Only use broil safe cookware when using Air Fry mode. •A dark sheet pan is recommended.
CARE AND CLEANING: Range – Exterior Range – Exterior WARNING Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. Tip-Over Hazard If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the WARNING A child or adultanti-tip can tip the range and beproperly killed. when the range is replaced.
The interior of your new oven can be cleaned manually. Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately. Let hot surfaces cool, then clean and rinse. Manual Cleaning Do not use oven cleaners, strong liquid cleansers, steel wool, or scouring pads on the interior of the oven.
CARE AND CLEANING: Cooktop Cooktop Removal of Surface Burners for Cleaning Turn all controls OFF. Allow cooktop to cool before removing grates and burner parts. When removing the burner caps and heads, remember their size and location. Replace them in the same location after cleaning. Oval Burner Cap (Non-Removable) Round Burner Cap (Removable) Oval Burner Head Round Burner Head CAUTION Do not attempt to remove oval burner cap from burner head.
Burner Grates Manual Cleaning Grates should be washed in hot, soapy water and rinsed with clean water. To soften burned-on food, place grates in a solution containing ¼-cup of household ammonia for several hours. Afterward, scrub grates with a plastic scouring pad soaked in hot, soapy water. Rinse well and dry. Grate Support Bumpers If any of the rubber grate support bumpers in the cooktop are missing or damaged, replacement parts can be obtained by visiting GEAppliances.com..
CARE AND CLEANING: Oven Doors Oven Doors (Cont.) Lift-Off Lower Oven Door The door is very heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door. Do not lift door by the handle. To Remove the Door: 1. Fully open the door. 2. Pull the hinge locks up and away from the range frame to the unlocked position. 3. Firmly grasp both sides of the door near the top. 4. Close door until the top of the door is approximately 6” from the range frame. 5.
Oven Light Replacement WARNING SHOCK OR BURN HAZARD: Before replacing oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or burn. CAUTION BURN HAZARD: The glass cover and bulb should be removed when cool. Touching hot glass with bare hands or a damp cloth can cause burns. NOTE: The glass cover should be removed only when cold. Wearing latex gloves may offer a better grip.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 24 Troubleshooting Tips ... Before you call for service Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Cause What To Do My new oven doesn't cook like my old one. Is something wrong with the temperature settings? Your new oven has a different cooking system from your old oven and therefore may cook differently than your old oven.
Problem Possible Cause What To Do Excessive smoking during broiling Food too close to burner element. Lower the rack position of the food. “F— and a number or letter” flash in the display You have a function error code. Press the Cancel/Off pad. Allow the oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven back into operation. If the function code repeats, disconnect all power to the oven for at least 30 seconds and then reconnect power. If the function error code repeats again, call for service.
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