GE JGBS18 Range User Manual


 
CONVERT AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTER
For
LP
gas, loosen the Phillips
head screw and rotate the
shutter to the full open position.
With baffle in place, flames
Screw
should have approximately 1-
~~Utter
inch blue cones and should not
extend beyond the edges of the
burner baffle. After 30 seconds of burner
operation, check for flames lifting off burner
ports.
H
lifting is observed, gradually reduce air
shutter opening until flames are stabilized.
For natural gas, the shutter should be open
1/2” or about 3/4 of the way open.
CHECK
FOR L~KS
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.
CA~ON:
DO NOT USE A
FME
TO
CHECK FOR GAS
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When using test 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 test
pressures of 1/2 psig or less to test the gas supply
system, simply isolate the range from the gas supply
system by closing the individual shut-off valve.
ADJUST LOW
F~E
SETTING
NOTE:
Only valves with these
types of knobs are adjustable.
1.
Light the top burners and
continue turning all of the
surface knobs to LOW.
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2. Remove all 4 knobs.
3. With a small flat
blade screwdriver, turn
the valve set screws
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clockwise to decrease
flame size, counterclockwise to increase flame
size. Adjust until the flame is about the same
height as the top of the burner.
4. Replace the knobs.
5. Check for flame outage by opening and
closing the oven door several times. If the flame
goes out, increase the flame size.
CHECK QUALITY OF
FUES
The
combustion quality of burner flames needs
to be determined visually.
(A)
YeUow
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for service
(B) Yeflow tips on outer
cones—Normal for
LP
gas
(C)
SoRblue tie-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.
With
LP
gas, some yellow tipping on outer cones
is normal.
ADJUST OVEN THERMOSTAT
(for Models Equipped with Standing Pilots)
1. Remove the
OWN
CONTROL
knob.
2. Locate the thermostat
adjustment screw at left of
thermostat shaft. Turn the
screw until the small pointer
stops at
LP
or N, depending on
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the type of gas you are converting to.
The most the screw will move is 1/2a turn.
3. Replace the
OWN
CONTROL knob.
ADJUST THE SURFACE BURNER PILOTS
(for Models Equipped with Standing Pilots)
3/16”. Turn pilot adjustment screw until pilot
is
5/16” high. Do not reduce the flame to less than
5/16” or pilot outage may occur.
A pilot flame
burning higher than recommended may
generate soot (carbon black) on the bottom of
your
cooktop.
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