GE JGBS10DEFWW User Manual

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CONVERTING TO LP GAS

(OR CONVERTING BACK TO

NATURAL GAS FROM LP)

This range leaves the factory set for use with

natural gas. If you want to convert to LP

gas, the conversion must be performed by a

qualified LP gas installer.
The conversion orifices and instructions can be

found on back of the range.
Keep these instructions and all orifices in case

you want to convert back to natural gas.

DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES

Provide adequate clearances between the

range and adjacent combustible surfaces. These

dimensions must be met for safe use of your

range.
Allow 30” (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between

burners and bottom of unprotected wood or

metal cabinet, or allow a 24” (61 cm) minimum

when bottom of wood or metal cabinet is

protected by no less than 1/4” (6.4 mm) thick

flame-retardant millboard covered with no less

than No. 28 MSG sheet metal (.015” [.38 mm]

thick), .015” (.38 mm) thick stainless steel, .025”

(0.64 mm) aluminum or .020” (0.5 mm) copper.
Installation of a listed microwave oven or

cooking appliance over the cooktop shall

conform to the installation instructions packed

with that appliance.
For island installation, maintain 2-1/2” minimum

from cutout to back edge of countertop and

3” minimum from cutout to side edges of

countertop.

DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES (CONT.)

GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS

CONNECTOR HOOKUP

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED

„ Gas line shut-off valve

„ Pipe joint sealant or UL-approved pipe thread

tape with Teflon* that resists action of natural

and LP gases

„ Flexible metal appliance connector (1/2” I.D.).

A 5-foot length is recommended for ease of

installation but other lengths are acceptable.

Never use an old connector when installing a

new range.

„ Flare union adapter for connection to gas

supply line (3/4” or 1/2” NPT x 1/2” I.D.)

„ Flare union adapter for connection to pressure

regulator on range (1/2” NPT x 1/2” I.D.)

„ Liquid leak detector or soapy water.

*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont

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Flat-blade

screwdriver

Pipe wrenches (2)

(one for backup)

Phillips

screwdriver

Open-end or

adjustable wrench

Pencil and ruler

Level

Drill, awl or nail

To cabinets

below cooktop

and at the

range back

Minimum to

cabinets on

either side

of the range

30”

30”

Minimum

13”

1”

Minimum

clearance to

right wall

Maximum

depth for

cabinets above

countertops

Front edge

of the range

side panel

forward from

cabinet

0”

To cabinets

below cooktop

and at the

range back

1/4”

1”

Minimum

clearance

to left wall

0”

Rear of Range

Orifice Strip

(location

may vary)

Pressure

regulator

Gas Flow into Range

Gas Flow into Range

Flex

connector

(6 ft. max.)

Adapter

Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve.

1/2” or 3/4”

Gas pipe

Adapter

Gas

shut-off

valve

Pressure

regulator

Elbow

Elbow

Nipple

Union

Nipple

Gas

shut-off

valve

1/2” or 3/4”

Gas pipe

Flexible

Option

Rigid Pipe

Option

IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF

MASSACHUSETTS

„ This product must be installed by a licensed

plumber or gas fitter.

„ When using ball type gas shut-off valves, they

shall be the T-handle type.

„ A flexible gas connector, when used, must not

exceed 3 feet.

Installation Instructions
Range

Questions?

Call 1.800.GE.CARES (1.800.432.2737) or visit www.GEAppliances.com

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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Save these instructions for

local inspector’s use.

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Observe all governing

codes and ordinances.

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Remove all packing

material and literature from oven before

connecting gas and electrical supply to range.

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To avoid damage to your

cabinets, check with your builder or cabinet

supplier to make sure that the materials used will

not discolor, delaminate or sustain other damage.

This oven has been designed in accordance with

the requirements of UL and CSA International

and complies with the maximum allowable wood

cabinet temperatures of 194°F (90°C).
Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these

instructions with consumer.
Note to consumer – Keep these instructions for

future reference.
Servicer – The electrical diagram is in an

envelope attached to the back of the range.
Proper installation is the responsibility of the

installer.

Product failure due to improper installation is not

covered under warranty.
Before installing your range on linoleum or any

other synthetic floor covering, make sure the

floor covering can withstand 180°F without

shrinking, warping or discoloring. Do not install

the range over carpeting unless a sheet of 1/4”

thick plywood or similar insulator is placed

between the range and carpeting.
Mobile Home - Additional Installation

Requirements
The installation of this range must conform to

the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety

Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the

Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction

and Saftey, Title 24, HUD Part 280). When such

standard is not applicable, use the Standard for

Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI A225.1/

NFPA 501A or with local codes.
In Canada, the installation of this range must

conform with the current standards CAN/CSA-

A240-latest edition, or with local codes.
When this range is installed in a mobile home, it

must be secured to the floor during transit. Any

method of securing the range is adequate as

long as it conforms to the standards listed above.

WARNING

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

If the information in this manual is not followed

exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing

property damage, personal injury or death.
Installation must be performed by a qualified

installer.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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. In Canada, installation

must conform with the current Natural Gas

Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1 or the current

Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.2, and

with local codes where applicable. This range

has been design-certified by CSA International

according to ANSI Z21.1, latest edition and

Canadian Gas Association according to CAN/

CGA-1.1 latest edition.

When installing a gas appliance the use of old

flexible connectors can cause gas leaks and

personal injury. Always use a NEW flexible

connector.
Leak testing of the appliance shall be conducted

according to the manufacturer instructions.
The range must be electrically grounded in

accordance with local codes or, in the absence

of local codes, in accordance with the National

Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70, latest edition).

In Canada, electrical grounding must be in

accordance with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian

Electrical Code Part 1 and/or local codes. See

Electrical Connections in this section.
Do not install this product with an air curtain

hood or other range hood that operates by

blowing air down on the cooktop. This airflow

may interfere with operation of the gas burners

resulting in fire or explosion hazard.

Recommended area for

120V outlet on rear wall and

area for through-the-wall

connection of pipe stub and

shut-off valve.

Recommended area

for through-the-floor

connection of pipe stub

and shut-off valve.

1

GAS SUPPLY

WARNING

Fire Hazard: Do not use a

flame to check for gas leaks.

WARNING

Explosion Hazard: Do not

exceed 25 ft-lbs of torque when making gas
line connections. Overtightening may crack
the pressure regulator resulting in fire or
explosion hazard.
Gas Pressure Regulator

You must use the gas pressure regulator supplied

with this range. For proper operations the inlet

pressure to the regulator should be as follows:

Natural Gas:

Minimum pressure: 6” of Water Column

Maximum pressure: 13” of Water Column

LP Gas:

Minimum pressure: 11” of Water Column

Maximum pressure: 13” of Water Column
If you are not sure about the inlet pressure

contact local gas supplier.
Shut off the main gas supply valve before

disconnecting the old range and leave it off

until the new hook-up has been completed.

Don’t forget to relight the pilot on other gas

appliances when you turn the gas back on.
Because hard piping restricts movement of

the range, the use of a CSA International-

certified flexible metal appliance connector is

recommended unless local codes require a hard-

piped connection.
If the hard piping method is used, you must

carefully align the pipe; the range cannot be

moved after the connection is made.

To prevent gas leaks, put pipe joint compound on,

or wrap pipe thread tape with Teflon* around, all

male (external) pipe threads.
A. Install a manual shut-off valve in the gas line

in an easily accessed location outside of the

range. Make sure everyone operating the

range knows where and how to shut off the

gas supply to the range.

B. Install male 1/2” flare union adapter to the 1/2”

NPT internal thread at inlet of regulator. Use a

backup wrench on the regulator fitting to avoid

damage.

C. Install male 1/2” or 3/4” flare union adapter to

the NPT internal thread of the manual shut-off

valve, taking care to back-up the shut-off valve

to keep it from turning.

D. Connect flexible metal appliance connector

to the adapter on the range. Position range to

permit connection at the shut-off valve.

E. When all connections have been made, make

sure all range controls are in the off position

and turn on the main gas supply valve.

Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and

connections to check for leaks in the system.

When using pressures greater than 1/2 psig

to pressure test the gas supply system of the

residence, disconnect the range and individual

shut-off valve from the gas supply piping. When

using pressures of 1/2 psig or less to pressure

test the gas supply system, simply isolate the

range from the gas supply system by closing the

individual shut-off valve.
When checking for proper operation of the

regulator, the inlet pressure must be at least 1”

greater than the operating (manifold) pressure as

given on rating label of product.

*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont

2

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

WARNING

Shock Hazard: This

appliance must be properly grounded. Failure to
do so can result in electric shock.
Electrical Requirements -
120-volt, 60 Hertz,

properly grounded dedicated circuit protected by a

15-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
Note: Use of automatic, wireless, or wired external

switches that shut off power to the appliance are

not recommended for this product.
Grounding

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with

a three-prong (grounding) plug which plugs into a

standard three-prong grounding wall receptacle

to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard

from this appliance.
The customer should have the wall receptacle

and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to

make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is

encountered, it is the personal responsibility and

obligation of the customer to have it replaced with

a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR

REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM

THE POWER CORD. DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER.

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI’s) are

not required or recommended for gas range

receptacles. Performance of the range will not be

affected if operated on a GFCI-protected circuit

but occasional nuisance tripping of the GFCI

breaker is possible.

4

CHECK SURFACE BURNERS

Push and turn knob to LITE position. You will hear

a clicking sound indicating proper operation of

the spark module. Once the air has been purged

from the supply lines, burners should light within

4 seconds. After burner lights, rotate knob out of

the LITE position. Try each burner in succession

until all burners have been checked.
Quality of Flames
The flame quality of the burners needs to be

determined visually.
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
With LP gas, some yellow tipping on outer cones

is normal.

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FOR YOUR SAFETY:

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WARNING

WARNING

Before beginning

the installation, switch power off at
service panel and lock the service
disconnecting means to prevent power
from being switched on accidentally.
When the service disconnecting means
cannot be locked, securely fasten a
prominent warning device, such as a
tag, to the service panel.

If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your

purchase, call 1.800.626.8774 to receive one at no

cost. (In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344.) For installation

instructions of the bracket, visit: www.GEAppliances.com.

(In Canada, www.GEAppliances.ca.)

Anti-Tip Bracket

Kit Included

18”

Ensure proper
ground exists
before use

CAUTION

To prevent drafts

from affecting burner operation, seal
all openings in floor under appliance
and behind appliance wall.

46 1/4"

28 3/4"

w/ handle

26 1/4"

w/o handle

30"

36 1/4" ± 1/4

10 1/4"

3

SURFACE BURNERS

WARNING

Fire or Explosion Hazard:

Do not operate the burner without all burner
parts in place.

A. Burners - Place surface burners into

corresponding positions on cooktop.

B. Caps - Place caps on proper size burner..

C. Single Grates - Place the oval (center) head/

cap assembly over the electrode on the

cooktop.

Make sure the notch in the

burner head is positioned

over the electrode.

Electrode

Notch

Cap

Burner

Locator Bumps

WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE

COMPLETED

Make sure all controls are left in the off position.

Make sure the flow of combustion and ventilation

air to the range is unobstructed.

Check that all packing materials and tape have

been removed. This will include tape on metal

panel under control knobs (if applicable), adhesive

tape, wire ties, cardboard and protective plastic.

Failure to remove these materials could result in

damage to the appliance once the appliance has

been turned on and surfaces have heated.

7

INSTALL AND CHECK

ANTI-TIP DEVICE

WARNING

Never completely remove the

leveling leg as the range will not be secured to
the anti-tip device properly.

Follow instructions supplied with ANTI-TIP bracket

8

LEVEL THE RANGE

WARNING

Never completely remove the

leveling leg as the range will not be secured to
the anti-tip device properly.
A.
Plug in the unit.
B. Measure the height of your countertop at the

rear of the opening (X).

C. Adjust two rear leveling legs so that the rear of

cooktop is at the same height as the counter (Y).

D. Slide unit into place.
E. Install oven shelves in the oven and position the

range where it will be installed.

F. Check for levelness by placing a spirit level on

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the level placed diagonally first in one direction

and then the other.

G. Adjust front leveling legs until the range is level.
H. Look under the unit and verify that the rear leg

is fully engaged with the anti-tip device. If not,

remove the unit and adjust the height of the

rear leg so that it is properly engaged.

Anti-Tip Bracket

Kit Included

5

CHECK BAKE AND BROIL

BURNERS

„ To remove the oven bottom:

A. Remove the screws holding down rear of the

oven bottom.

B. Grasp the oven bottom at rear slots on each

side.

C. Lift the rear of the oven bottom and slide it

back until it clears the lip of the range frame

at the front. Then lift bottom up and out.

„ Set Bake function to 350°F. Burner should

light in 30 to 90 seconds.

„ Check Flame Quality.

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flames.

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off the burner.

„ Check broil burner using the same method as

the bake burner.

6

ADJUST BAKE AND BROIL

AIR SHUTTER IF NECESSARY

To adjust the flow of air to either burner, loosen

the Phillips head screw and rotate the shutter

as needed.

A. If the flames are yellow, open shutter more

than the original setting.

B. If the flames lift off the burner, close the air

shutter more than the original setting.

Check flames again and adjust further if

necessary. Replace oven bottom.

Loosen

Air

shutter

Air

shutter

Loosen

Oven bottom

Slots

Broil Burner

Bake Burner

Spirit level

X

Y

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