GE JBP60 Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 GEAppliances JBP60 JBP61 JBP63 JBP66 © JBP75 JBP78 Part No. 164D3333P173 Pub. No. 49-8943 11-98 CG...
- Page 2 And we hope g)u will be part of oilrs for a long time tO COllie, We thank you tor bu}ing GE. We appreciate yore" purchase and hope you will cominue to rely on us whenever you need quality Important! appliances lot your home.
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Page 3: This Manual
A list of toll-fl'ee (a_stomer service numbers is Service Telephone Numbers ..Back Cover included in the back section. ()r you can always call the GE Answer Center <'_ at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a (lay, 7 (lays a week. -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING 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. A WARNINGANti-TIPDEVICE All ranges can tip and injury could result. -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual SAFETY P RECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: Be sure your appliance iJ_i:_ Do not allow an}_)ne is properly installed to climb, stand or hang and gTounded by a on the door, storage... - Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! SAFETY P RECAUTIONS iJ_i:_ Do not use water ij_::_ Use only d U pot holders-moist or damp gTease fires. Never pick pot holders on hot up a flaming pan. Turn tire conm)ls off. su_hces may result in burns fl_mr steam.
- Page 7 9_; Donot touchfile smihce Potentially hot surfaces units, t heheating include the cooktop, elements o r theinterior areas facing the smt_tce of theoven. cooktop, oven vent These smt_tces maybe opening, smt_tces near enough the opening, crevices around the oven door even though they ar_ dafl_ in color.
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Page 8: Oven
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! OVEN _ Stand away from tile _ Pulling out die shelf range when opening to tile stop-lock is a tile oven door. Hot convenience in lifting air or steam which hea W f{)ods. It is also cause escapes a p,ecaudon... -
Page 9: Self-Cleaning
SELF-CLEANING OVEN iJ_i:; Do not clean the @)or ij_::; l_fbr,e sell:cleaning tire oven, remove tire gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good broiler pan, gTid and seal. (]are should be other cookwar,e. taken not to n|b, _; Be sure to wipe up damage or move excess spillag,e befor,e the gasket. - Page 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMAtiON. READ ALLINSTRUCtiONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! RADIANT SURFACE UNITS Use proper pan size--select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
- Page 11 _ To minimize the _; Foods fk_r fiTing should possibility of burns, be as dr} Tas possible. Frost on fr,)zen foods or ignition of flammable moisture on fresh foods materials and spillage, the handle of a can cause hot fat to container should be bubble up and over the...
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Page 12: Radiant Surface Units
REMEMBER... Your continued health and safety are important to us. Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully. We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our GE family. SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS... -
Page 13: Using The Surface Units
Using the surface units. How to Set Push tlle knob in and turn in eidmr direction to tlle setting you want. At both OFF and HI the control clicks into position. clicking sounds mm hear slight during cook]no indicatinc_ the ..control is keel)ino_ the power level you set. - Page 14 Using surface units. About the radiant surface units.. . _SURFACE _£00 KING _ The radiant cooktop teatures heating units beneath iiiiiiiii iiilii!{Hi smooth glass surface. NOTE: A sfight odoris normal when a newcool@p is used forthe first time. /t is caused by the heating of new parts and insulating materials and will disappear in a short time.
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Page 15: Selecting Types Of Cookware
Selecting types of cookware. The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance. Stainless Steel." recommended Aluminum: heaw weightrecommeeded Check pansfurflatbottoms b y Good condu_ tivity. Alumirmnl residues sometimes using astraight edge. appear as scratches on the cooktop, but Call removed it cleaned immediatel}, l_cause otits low mehing poir_t,... -
Page 16: Using The Oven Controls
Using theovencontrols. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your mode/. iiiiiiiii_iiilii!{Hi I CI .CICI HOUR MIN. iAUTOMATIC OVEN ,EI.E,E, Clockand TimerFeatures COOKTIME ON/OFFPad Press this pad and dmn press dm HOUR and MIN. pads to set the _unount of time you want your toad to (oak. Ttu'n the (h_en Temperature knob to tim desired temperature. - Page 17 OVEN ON PREHEATED OvenControlSettings OVEN ON Light (;lows anytirne the oven is heating. Tile light will tlash wllei1 tile ()veil autolnaticall} ttlFl'lS of[ tO rel-nind }(ill to turn the liven Temperature kn(/b to OFF..CLEAN Light :;"' (;lows when tile oven is in tile seltk:lean cy/le. Atier the selt_:lean Qcle, tile light will flash.
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Page 18: Using The Oven
Usingtheoven. Toavoid possib!e burns, place the SheiveSin the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin... The shelves have stop4ocks, so that when placed correctl? on the supports, the? will stop beR)re cornin_,- completely out, and will not tilt. When placing and removing cookware,... -
Page 19: Preheating And Pan Placement
Preheating and Pan Placement Preheat the oven lithe recipe calls tot it. To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature. Preheating is necessat)" lot good results when b_lMng cakes cooMes, pastry and breads. Forovens without a preheat indicator light ortone, preheat I0 minutes. Baking, results will be better if bakir|g, lxms are centered in the ()veil... -
Page 20: Broiling Guide
Broiling guide ,,,,_,mi___I¸¸¸¸@,8¸ First Side Second Side Quantity and/ Food or Thickness Time (min.) Time (min,) Comments iiiiiiiii iiilii!iHi Bacon 1/2 lb. (about 4½ Arrangein single laye_ 8 thin slices} Ground Beef 1 lb.(4 patties) Space evenly. Well Done 1/2 to 3/4" Up to 8 patties take thick about same time. -
Page 21: Using The Clock And Timer
ToReset the Timer: If tile display is still showing the time remaining, rnay char|ge it by pressing the HOURar|d MIN. pads until the time you want appears ill the display. 11the remaining time is not in the display, recall tile... - Page 22 Using the timed baking and masting features. Do not latch the oven door during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. iiiiiii@iiil+iHHi NOTE." Foods t hatspoil e asily, such asmilk,eggs, fish,stuffings, poultry a nd pork, should notbe allowed tosit formore thanI hour b efore oraftercooking. Room temperature promotes thegrowth ofharmful bacteria.
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Page 23: Oventhermostat
Adjust the oven thermostat--Do it yourself! Youmay find that your new oven cooks differently than the one # 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 24: Using The Self-Cleaning Oven
Using the self-cleaning oven. Never force the latch handlel Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism. iiiiiiiii iiilii!iHi Before a Clean Cycle The rangemustbecompletely c oolinordertoset the self-clean cycle. We rec(mmlend venting with an open window or usir N a ventilation tm-_or hood during the tirst selt_'lean cycle. - Page 25 How to Delay the Start of Cleaning onsomemodels) l,auh tile door. llll_ Turn the Oven Tenlperamre knob to CLEAN. Press the START TIME ON/OFF pad. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the tirne cleaning- will start. Wher_ the CLEANlight flashes, slide the latd| handle 1o the leli as thr as it will go and turn the Oven Ten|perature knob to OFF...
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Page 26: Care And Cleaning Of The Range
Care and cleaning of the range. If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is ..iiiiiiiii iiilii!{Hi re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury. -
Page 27: Lift-Off Oven Door
Lift-OffOven Door The oven door is removable for cleaning. Donottift thedoorbythe handle. To remove the door, open it to the special stop position. (;rasp tirrnly orl each side and lift the door straight and oil the hinges. Do not place hands between the hinge and the oven door frame, Lift the doorstraightupand off the Toreplacethedoor,make sure the hinges are in the hinges. - Page 28 Do not clean the bake danent or the broil danent iiiiiiiii iiilii!{Hi Any soil will bum off when the elements are heatect To clean the (wen floor ge _tly lift the )al,:e eleme _t. Clean with warm soapy water. OvenShelves...
- Page 29 Broiler Pan & Grid /];r _,yys'rirr -gt,-i_,xA_'(. After broiling, remove the broiler pan fl'orn the oven. Remove the grid fl'orn the pan. Caretully pour out the After broilingremovethe brdbr pan grease ti'om the pan into a proper (ontainer. from tt;e oven. Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water with a soap4illed or plastic scouring pad.
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Page 30: Cleaning The Glass Cooktop
Cleaning the glass cooktop. Clean the glass surface with cleaning cream before you use the cooktop for the first time. Also, clean the glass surface after each use. This helps iiiiiiiii iiilii!iHi protect the top and makes clean-up easier. To clean the cooktop seal, let a wet cloth rest on it for a few minutes, then wipe clean. -
Page 31: Special Care
Special Care Besureto useanew Sharp razor s crape_ Donot usea dullor nicked blade. Suga U spillovers (such as jellies, flldge, candy syrups) or mehed plastics can cause pitting of the surl_tce of_,our cooktop (not covered by the warranty) unless the spill is removed while still hot. -
Page 32: Installationof Therange
iiiiiiiiiii_iii!iili_iilii,!i Installationof the range. Read these instructions completely and Carefully. iiiiii{i i{/ BeforeYou Begin IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the local electrical inspector's use. IMPORTANT? OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES. NOTE TOINSTALLER:Leave these instructions with the appliance after installation is completed. NOTE TO CONSUMER:Keep this Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions for future use. -
Page 33: Preparethe Opening
Read these instructions completely and Carefully. IF_ Prepare the Opening Allow 1_4"spacir N tt'otn tile range to ac!jacent vertical walls above cooktop surface. Allow 30" rninirnurn clearance between surface units and bottom of urlprotected wood or rnetal top cabirlet, and 15" minirnuna between countertop and a(!iacent... -
Page 34: Flooring
iiiiiiiiiii iii!iili iilii,!i &sta//ation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. iiiiiiii ii/ Flooring Under the Range Your r ange, l ikemanyotherhousehold i tems,is heavy andcansettleintosoft floorcovedngs suchascushioned vioylor carpeting. When moving the range on this type of tlooring, it should be installed on a 1/4"... - Page 35 Power Cord Strain Relief Installation Remove the lower rear range wirir N cover to expose the conrle_tor block and bracket..g"CT; :;:2,-IL;'2 knockout ring awa} frorn the bracket and twist until ring is rernoved. Knockout r ing inbracket. Knockoutringremoved. Assern )le the strain reliet in the hole...
- Page 36 iiiiiiiiiii_iii!iili_iilii!i Installationof the range==:. Read these instructions completely and carefully. iiiiiiii iil 3-Wire Power Cord Installation _kWARNING: Theneutralor ground wire of the power cord must be connected to the neutral terminal located in the center of the connector block. The power leads must be connected to the outside (brass colored) terminals.
- Page 37 4-Wire Power Cord Installation WARNING: T he neutraiwire of t he S upply irc"it is connected to the neutral terminal located in the center of the connector block. The power leads must be connected to the outside (brass colored)terminals, The 4th grounding !ead must be connected to the frame of the range with the grounding plate and grounding screw.
- Page 38 iiiiiiiiiii iii!iili iilii!i /nsta//ationof the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. iiiiiiii ii/ 3-Wire Condu# Installation Remove tile ._ screws li'Oiil tile COIlIlectoF block. Insert bare wires between connectoF block tei_rnirl_lls _u-ld movable ntlts. Tighten s(Fews se(urely. I)o not remove ground strap connection.
- Page 39 4-Wire ConduitInstallation I_.emove tile 3 screws tl'onl tile c()nrlector block. Rernove tile p-rotnldin_,-straD ti'om the connector block middle location and tile it to the screw c()nrlecting ti'ame ot tile range. Insert bare wires between the connector block terminals and movable trots. Tighten screws securely. Attach ground wire to the ti'ame ot the rano-e WARNIN&...
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Page 40: Anti-Tip Bracket
iiiiiiiiiii iii!iili iilii,!i Installationof the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. iiiiiiii ii/ Anti-tip Bracket Installation An Anti-tp bracket is supplied with instructions tbr installation in a varie h- ot locations. The instructions include a template, a parts list and a list of tools necessm)"... -
Page 41: Troubleshooting Tips
Beforeyou call forservice... Troubleshooting -tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. What ToDo Possible Causes Surfaceunitswill not Improper cookware Use pans which are maintain a rolling boil being used. - Page 42 iiiiiiiiiiiii!i!iii iiiii!ii!!iil iiiiiiiiill iiiiii!i Beforeyou call forservice... Troubleshooting tips iiiiiiiii@iiii_'_'iiiii:i:ilIl Po..ih,eCa..e. What To De Frequent c ycling Improper cookware Useonl) flat (ookware offandonof being used. to minimize cycling. surface units The display goes Power surge. Disconnect power at the tilse box or circuit breaker blank or indicator ti)r at least 10 seconds.
- Page 43 What ToDo Possible Causes Fooddoesnotbake See tile Using the Oven conlrols or roastproperly oven section. improperly set. Shelf position See the Using the incorrect or the oven section. shelf is not level. Incorrect cooMvare See tile Using the or cookware oven section.
- Page 44 iiiiiiiiiiiii!i!iii iiiii!ii!!iil iiiiiiiiill iiiiii!i Beforeyou call forservice... Troubleshooting tips iiiiiiiiii_iiii_'_'iiiil;i:ilIl Possible Causes What To Do Oven temperature Oven thermostat See the Adjust the oven too hot or too cold needs adjusUnent, thermostat--Do it yourself I. se(tion. Clock andtimer Plug on range Make sure electrical plug is do not work...
- Page 45 iiii!!iilliiiiii!!ii! !i!iiii!iiiii!!!ii!! !l What ToDo Possible Causes Excessive soil. Turn the ()yen Excessive smoking knob to OFF. Temperature ( )perl the windows to rid the room oI smoke. Wait until the CLEAN light goes oiE Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean tycle, Oven door will Oven too hot.
- Page 46 iiiiiiiiiiiii!i!iii iiiii!ii!!iil iiiiiiiiill iiiiii!i Beforeyou call forservice... Troubleshooting tips iiiiiiiiii_ii'ii_'_'iiiii:i:ilIl :!i;i;i;i;i;i;i;i;(_ P ossibleCauses What ToDo Turn tile ()yen CLEANlight The oven door was ison whenyou knob to OFF. Temperature accidentally locked. wanttocook Allow the oven to cool. Never torce the door latch handle.
- Page 47 GEElectric Range Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service, carl 800-GE-CARES. We Will Replace: One Year Anypart oI tim range whi{b fails due to a detect From the date of the...
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Page 48: Service Telephone Numbers
C aution mustbeexercised,sinceimproper servicing may causeunsafeoperation. ServiceSatisfaction ffyou are not satisfied with the set-,ice you receive ti'om GE, tbllow these three steps. First contact the people who serviced your appliance. Next ityou are still not pleased, wrile all the details- including ?our phone nunlber-to: Manager.