GE JBP26 Owner's Manual
Self-cleaning electric ranges
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- Page 1 GE Appliances Owner’s Manual JBP24 JBP26 JBP30 JBP35 Part No. 164D3333P124-1 Pub. No. 49-8889-1 5-99 JR...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Congratulations! You Are Now Part of the GE Family. Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. -
Page 3: Anti-Tip Device
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. WARNING ANTI-TIP DEVICE All ranges can tip and injury could result. - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not store flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop. CAUTION: Items of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets above a range or on the backsplash of a range— children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.
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Page 5: Surface Cooking Units
SURFACE COOKING 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. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will also improve efficiency. -
Page 6: Oven
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! OVEN Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes. Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury. -
Page 7: Using The Surface Units
Using the surface units. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Set Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want. At both OFF and HI the control clicks into position. - Page 8 Using the oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings On some models, opening the oven door will not automatically turn the oven light on. You may use the oven light switch to turn the light on and off.
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Page 9: Using The Oven
Using the oven. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin… The shelves have stops, so that when placed correctly on the supports, they will stop before coming completely out, and will not tilt. - Page 10 Using the oven. Do not latch the oven door during broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. How to Set the Oven for Broiling If your range is connected to 208 volts, rare steaks may be broiled by preheating the broiler and positioning the oven shelf one position higher.
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Page 11: Using The 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 of day for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a timed baking or self-cleaning cycle. - Page 12 Using the timed baking and roasting features. Do not latch the oven door during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. 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.
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Page 13: Oven 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 14: Self-Cleaning
Using the self-cleaning oven. Never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism. Before a Clean Cycle We recommend venting your kitchen with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first self-clean cycle. - Page 15 How to Delay the Start of Cleaning Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day. Latch the door. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to CLEAN. Press the START TIME ON/OFF pad. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the time cleaning will start.
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Page 16: Care And Cleaning
Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure all controls are 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. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury. -
Page 17: Oven Shelves
Oven Shelves Clean the oven shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. NOTE: The oven shelves may be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven. However, the shelves will darken in color, lose their luster and become hard to slide if cleaned during the self-cleaning cycle. -
Page 18: Lift-Off Oven Door
Care and cleaning of the range. Lift-Off Oven Door Locked position The oven door is removable for easier access to the light bulb. Unlocked position Do not lift the door by the handle. To remove the door: Pull the hinge locks down to the unlocked position. -
Page 19: Broiler Pan & Grid
Oven Light Replacement CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely. To remove the cover: Wire cover holder. -
Page 20: Surface Units
Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them. Surface Units Surface unit To clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest setting for a minute. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call For Service… 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 Surface units not The surface units are functioning properly not plugged in solidly. - Page 22 Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes Food does not Oven controls improperly set. broil properly Door not open to the broil stop position as recommended. Improper shelf position being used. Cookware not suited for broiling. Aluminum foil used on the the broiling pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended.
- Page 23 Problem Possible Causes Excessive smoking Excessive soil. during a clean cycle Oven door will Oven too hot. not unlock Oven not clean after Oven controls not a clean cycle properly set. Oven was heavily soiled. CLEAN light flashes Oven controls not properly set.
- Page 24 Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes “Burning” or “oily” This is normal in a new odor emitting from oven and will disappear the vent in time. Strong odor An odor from the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for the first few times the oven is used.
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Page 27: Warranty
Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. One Year During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor From the date of the and in-home service to replace the defective part. -
Page 28: Service Telephone Numbers
Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs Service 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. Service Contracts Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount.