GEAppliances J2B900 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions
GEAppliances J2B900 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

GEAppliances J2B900 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Thank you for purchasing a GE cooking product! The broiler pan referred to in the enclosed literature is not included and is available as an optional accessory. You can order your broiler pan (a $25 value) at a discount using the redemption coupon below or by calling 1-800-626-2002 toll free.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Convection Oven ..21–25 Check Ignition of Roasting Guide ..24 J2B900 Surface Burners ..48, 49 Timed Convection Baking . .25 Connect Range Gas Surface Burners .
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! ANTI-TIP DEVICE ALL RANGES CAN TIP INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICES PACKED WITH RANGE SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
  • Page 4 WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. ANTI-TIP DEVICE All ranges can tip and injury could result.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
  • Page 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot while using the appliance. Be careful when outage (on standing pilot models) and poor reaching for items stored in cabinets over the air circulation.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! SURFACE BURNERS Use proper pan size—avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. To avoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large enough to contain the food properly.
  • Page 8 ELECTRIC WARMING DRAWER The purpose of the warming drawer is Do not touch the heating element or the to hold hot cooked foods at serving interior surface of the warming drawer. temperature. Always start with hot food; These surfaces may be hot enough to burn.
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY… Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.
  • Page 10: Gas Surface Burners

    Using the gas surface burners. www.GEAppliances.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Light a Gas Surface Burner Push the control knob in and turn it to When one burner is turned to LITE, all the LITE position.
  • Page 11 Using the gas surface burners. Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is Glass: There are two types of glass recommended because it heats quickly cookware—those for oven use only and and evenly. Most foods brown evenly in an those for top-of-range cooking (saucepans, aluminum skillet.
  • Page 12: Oven

    Using the oven controls. www.GEAppliances.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings SELF CLEAN Pad COOKING TIME Pad Touch this pad to select the self-cleaning Touch this pad and then touch the number function.
  • Page 13: Special Features

    Special features of your oven control. Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and how you may activate them. The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain in the control’s memory until the steps are repeated.
  • Page 14 Control Lockout (on some models) Your control will allow you to lock out the touch NOTE: All cooking and timing functions will be pads so they cannot be activated when touched cancelled when locking out the control. or cleaning the panel.
  • Page 15: Sabbath Feature

    Using the Sabbath Feature. (on some models) (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for convection, broiling, self-cleaning, or Delay Start cooking. NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed.
  • Page 16: Using The Oven

    Using the oven. www.GEAppliances.com To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin… The shelves have stop-locks, so that when To remove a shelf, pull it toward you, tilt the placed correctly on the supports, they will front end up and pull it out.
  • Page 17: Aluminum Foil

    Using the oven. How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting Touch the BAKE pad. Type of Food Shelf Position Touch the number pads to set the Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) desired temperature. Angel food cake, B or C bundt or pound cakes Touch the START pad.
  • Page 18: Broiling Guide

    How to Set the Oven for Broiling—Close the oven door Place the meat or fish on the broiler Touch the START pad. grid in the broiler pan. When broiling is finished, touch the Always use the broiler pan and grid Follow suggested shelf positions in CLEAR/OFF pad.
  • Page 19: Clock And Timer

    Using the clock and timer. Not all features are on all models. To Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time If number pads are not touched within one minute after you touch the CLOCK pad, the of day for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly.
  • Page 20: Timed Baking And

    Using the timed baking and roasting features. www.GEAppliances.com NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
  • Page 21: Probe

    Using the probe. (on some models) For many foods, especially roasts and poultry, internal food temperature is the best test for doneness. The temperature probe takes the guesswork out of roasting by cooking foods to the exact doneness you want. Use of probes other than the one provided Cable with this product may result in damage to...
  • Page 22: Operating Instructions Convection Oven

    Using the convection oven. www.GEAppliances.com The convection oven fan shuts off when the oven door is opened. DO NOT leave the door open for long periods of time while using convection cooking. To help you understand the difference between convection bake and roast and traditional bake and roast, here are some general guidelines.
  • Page 23 Using the convection oven. Cookware for Convection Cooking Before using your convection oven, check Metal and Glass to see if your cookware leaves room for air Any type of cookware will work in your circulation in the oven. If you are baking convection oven.
  • Page 24 How to Set the Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the Probe (on some models) The display will flash PROBE and the oven After the internal temperature of the food reaches 100°F, the changing internal control will signal if the probe is inserted...
  • Page 25: Roasting Guide

    Using the convection oven. Convection Roasting Guide—Suggested Settings Meats Minutes/Lb. Oven Temp. Internal Temp. Rare † Beef Rib (3 to 5 lbs.) 20–24 300°F 140°F Medium 24–28 300°F 160°F Well 28–32 300°F 170°F Rare † Boneless Rib, Top Sirloin 20–24 300°F 140°F Medium...
  • Page 26 Using the timed convection baking features. www.GEAppliances.com You will hear a fan while cooking with this feature. The fan will stop when the door is opened but the heat will not turn off. NOTE: Foods that spoil easily–such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork–should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking.
  • Page 27: Thermostat

    Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself.
  • Page 28: Warming Drawer

    Using the electric warming drawer. www.GEAppliances.com The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. Do not use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips or dry cereal. Control Knob WARMING...
  • Page 29: Warming Drawer

    Using the electric warming drawer. Temperature Selection Chart To keep several different foods hot, set Food Type Control Setting the temperature to the food needing the Bacon highest setting. Place the items needing the Eggs highest setting on the bottom of the drawer Fish and items needing less heat on the rack.
  • Page 30: Self-Cleaning

    Using the self-cleaning oven. www.GEAppliances.com The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. Before a Clean Cycle For the first self-clean cycle, we recommend Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglass...
  • Page 31 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 Make sure the clock shows the correct Touch the START pad. time of day. The door locks automatically.
  • Page 32: Care And Cleaning

    Care and cleaning of the range. www.GEAppliances.com Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced.
  • Page 33: Burner Grates

    Care and cleaning of the range. Burner Grates Lift out when cool. Grates should be After cleaning the grates, dry them washed regularly and, of course, after thoroughly by putting them in a warm Appearance may vary. spillovers. Wash them in hot, soapy water oven for a few minutes.
  • Page 34: Broiler Pan And Grid

    Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable, but it is heavy. You may The area outside the gasket can be need help removing and replacing the door. cleaned with a soap-filled steel wool or plastic pad. Do not lift the door by the handle. Make sure the Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid oven is completely cool.
  • Page 35: Warming Drawer

    Care and cleaning of the range. Warming Drawer Rack Clean the rack with detergent and water. After cleaning, rinse the rack with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. Warming Drawer Pan The warming drawer has a removable pan for easy cleaning.
  • Page 36: Control Panel And Knobs

    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 Vent appearance and location vary.
  • Page 37: Fluorescent Top Light

    Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Shelves Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser. To make the shelves slide more easily, apply a small amount of vegetable oil or cooking The oven shelves may be cleaned in the oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges of self-cleaning oven.
  • Page 38: Installation Instructions

    Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Installation of this range must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA.54, latest edition. This range has been design-certified by CSA International according to ANSI Z21.1, latest edition.
  • Page 39 Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. WARNING! INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency, manufacturer (dealer) or the gas supplier.
  • Page 40 DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces. These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening (see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations) may be adjusted to meet specific requirements. Depth with door closed (includes door handle) ⁄...
  • Page 41: Location Guidelines

    Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. LOCATION GUIDELINES Do not locate the range where it may be subject to strong drafts. Any openings in the floor or wall behind the range should be sealed. Make sure the openings around the base of the range that supply fresh air for combustion and ventilation are not obstructed by carpeting or woodwork.
  • Page 42: Connect Range To Gas

    Gas Supply Requirements Recommended Gas Pipe Outlet Locations ” 3” Recommended area for through-the-wall connection 3” of pipe stub/shut-off valve. 9” This area allows for flush range installation with the rear wall. 2” ⁄ ” 3” Recommended area for through-the-floor connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve.
  • Page 43: Connect Range To Electric

    Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Electrical Power Suppy Requirements Recommended Electrical Outlet Locations 30” Recommended acceptable electrical outlet area. Orient 3” the electrical receptacle so the length is parallel to the floor. 4” 8” Wall Mounted ⁄...
  • Page 44 Connect the Range to the Gas Supply Shut off the main gas supply valve before disconnecting the old range and leave it off until the new hookup has been completed. Don’t forget to relight the pilot on other gas appliances when you turn the gas back on.
  • Page 45 Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Connect the Range to the Electrical Supply Using an Existing NEMA 14-50R Receptacle Plug the range power cord into a properly A range cord rated at 40 amps with 125/250 grounded wall receptacle.
  • Page 46: Electrical Connections

    3-Wire Power Cord Installation Option NOTE: Do not install the power cord without a strain WARNING: The neutral or ground wire relief. The strain relief bracket should be installed of the power cord must be connected to the neutral before reinstalling the rear range wiring cover. terminal located in the center of the connector block.
  • Page 47 Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. 3-Wire Conduit Installation Option ″ diameter Remove the bracket with a 1 ⁄ Screw opening from the rear of the range and retain the screws. Connector block ″ diameter Locate the bracket with a 1 ⁄...
  • Page 48 4-Wire Conduit Installation Option ″ diameter Remove the bracket with a 1 ⁄ Screw opening from the rear of the range and retain the screws. Connector block ″ diameter Locate the bracket with a 1 ⁄ terminal Bare wire opening in the installation accessory pack (packed with the oven shelves on new Movable nut ranges).
  • Page 49: Surface Burners

    Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Seal the Openings Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed. Assemble Surface Burners Assemble burner as shown. Grate Medium Small...
  • Page 50: Leveling The Range

    Quality of Flames The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually. (A) Yellow flames— Call for service (B) Yellow tips on outer cones— Normal for LP gas (C) Soft blue flames—Normal for natural gas If burner flames look like (A), call for service. Normal burner flames should look like (B) or (C), depending on the type of gas you use.
  • Page 51: Anti-Tip Device

    Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Installing the Anti-Tip Device An Anti-Tip bracket is supplied with WARNING: instructions for installation in a variety of locations. The instructions include Range must be secured by Anti-Tip bracket all necessary information to complete the supplied.
  • Page 52 Notes. www.GEAppliances.com...
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  • Page 54: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before You Call For Service… www.GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Top burners do not light Plug on range is not completely •...
  • Page 55 Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Food does not • Make sure you touch the BROIL HI/LO pad. Oven controls improperly set. broil properly • See the Using the oven section. Oven door not closed. •...
  • Page 56 Problem Possible Causes What To Do Oven not clean after • See the Using the self-cleaning oven section. Oven controls not properly set. a clean cycle • Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean cycle. Oven was heavily soiled.
  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Fan noise • This is normal. The convection fan will run until the The convection fan may turn on and off automatically. function is over or the door is opened. Convection fan •...
  • Page 58: Product Registration

    GE Service Protection Plus ™ GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you Service Protection Plus ™ —comprehensive protection on all your appliances— No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: We’ll Cover Any Appliance. • Backed by GE Anywhere.
  • Page 59 Serial Number Important: If you did not get a registration card with your product, detach and return the form below to ensure that your product is registered, or register online at www.GEAppliances.com. ✁ Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number Serial Number Mrs.
  • Page 60 Customer Care ® technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at www.GEAppliances.com, or call date is needed to obtain service 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). under the warranty. For The Period Of:...
  • Page 61: Consumer Support

    Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website www.GEAppliances.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-line.

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