GE JBP19 Use And Care & Installation Manual

GE JBP19 Use And Care & Installation Manual

Self-cleaning electric range

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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Tip Device ................. ...............3, 26, 30
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum F
I ..........................5, 15, 18--20
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Clock and Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . ..............11,12
Features . . .. -...---..---.-....
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............12-25
Auto Oven Shut Off..........., .......,.............13
Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........13-15
Broiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........20,21
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . .........................8
Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ 18, 19
Self-Cleaning instructions . . . . .......22-25
Timed Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........15, 16
Power Outage . . . . . . . . . . . . .......................12
Surface Cooking ...................8-10
Canning Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . ,................9, 10
Control Settings . . . . . . .. . ..
Comparison . . . . . .......................8
Cookware Tips . . . . . . . .. . ..... ........,...........9
Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . . ......................28
Oven Light . . . . . . ...........--.......28
instructions . . ........,...22-25
Surface Units . . . . . . . . .. . ...........................26
GE Appliances
Self-Cleaning Electric Range
..3-5
-6,7
.........10-12
......................8
..................26-29
Problem Solver . . . . . . . . .
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More questions?...call
Anti-Tip
Device...................,
Flooring Under the Range.........................3l
Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..32
Appliance Registration ...............,.................2
Important Phone Numbers .......................35
Model and Serial Location ...........................2
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........Back Cover
Models:
JBP20
JBP21
JBP22
JBP24
JBP25
.....33,34
....................17
..30-32
........................30
. ...........35
JBP26
JBP45
JBP46
JBP47
JBP48

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Summary of Contents for GE JBP19

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Oven Light ..--...28 Self-Cieaning instructions ..,...22-25 Surface Units ....26 GE Appliances Self-Cleaning Electric Range Problem Solver ...3-5...
  • Page 2: Appliance Registration

    IF YOU NEED SERVICE NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to: Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:...
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Keep the hood and grease filters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires. Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range. . Do not use water on grease fh-es. “~ Never pick up a flaming pan.
  • Page 5: Surface Cooking Units

    Be sure the drip pans and the vent duct are not covered and are in place. Their absence during cooking could damage range parts and wiring, Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip pans or anywhere in the oven except as described in this guide.
  • Page 6: Features

    FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE ---- -- ‘.—-’ JBP21 hTot all features are on all models. 4-Support Rods Some models have lift-up cooktops for easier cleaning. JBP25 JBP26 JBP45 JBP46 JBP47 JBP48...
  • Page 7 JBP19 Feature Index Not all model~ have all features. 1 Storage Drawer (on some models) 2 Anti-Tip Device See the Installation Instructions. 3 Anti-Tip Label 4 Bake Element May be lifted gently for wiping the oven floor. 5 Broil Element 6 Oven Door Latch Use for self-cleaning only.
  • Page 8: Control Settings

    HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE Your new cooktop has electric coil surface units. Jf you are used to cooking with gas burners or other types of electric cooktops, you will notice some differences when you use electric coils. ‘Ih)e of Cooktop Description Flattened metal Electric Coil...
  • Page 9: Wok Cooking

    Cookware Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware. Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than other metals. Cast-iron and coated cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb heat, but generally cook evenly at low to medium heat settings. Steel pans may cook unevenly if not combined with other metals. For best cooking results, pans should be flat on the bottom.
  • Page 10: Control Panelhtihh

    Observe the Following Points in Canning 1. Be sure the canner fits over the center of the surface unit. If your range or its location does not allow the canner to be centered on the surface unit, use smaller diameter pots for good canning results.
  • Page 11: To Set The Minute Timer

    HOUR and MIN. pads until the new time you want shows on the display. Minute Timer The Minute Timer has been combined with the range \ ’11 / clock. Use it to time all your precise cooking operations.
  • Page 12: Clock And Timer

    OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER Power Outage On some models, after a power outage the oven will automatically resume its setting once power is restored. For models with a CLOCK pad, when the power is restored the display will flash “PF”...
  • Page 13: Auto Oven Shut Off

    Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an oven control system. We recommend that you operate the range for a number of weeks using the time given on recipes as a guide to become familiar with your new oven’s performance. If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust the Oven Thermostat section.
  • Page 14: Pan Placement

    Preheating Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat means bringing the oven up to the specified temperature before putting the food in the oven. To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature— selecting a higher temperature does not shorten preheat time.
  • Page 15: Timed Baking

    Aluminum Foil Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil. This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking. A smaller sheet of foil maybe used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food. Don’t Peek Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do not open the door to look at your food.
  • Page 16 NOTE: . The low temperature zone of this range (between WARM and 200”F.) is available to keep hot cooked foods warm. Food kept in the oven longer than two hours at these low temperatures may spoil.
  • Page 17: Thermostat Adjustment-Dolt Yourself

    You may feel that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. We recommend that you use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it, following the times given in your recipes as a guide. If you think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself.
  • Page 18: Roasting

    Do not lock the oven door with the latch during roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat 01 poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum.
  • Page 19: Roasting Guide

    Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the completion of cooking time is recommended. Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide. For roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer at half-hour intervals after half the cooking time has passed.
  • Page 20: Broiling

    Q. Why are my meats not turning out as brown as they should? A. In some areas, the power (voltage) to the range may be low. In these cases, preheat the broil element for 10 minutes before placing broiler pan with food in oven.
  • Page 21 . Always use a broiler pan and grid. They are designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan. c The oven door should be open to the broil stop position. c If desired, marinate meats or chicken before broiling, or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only.
  • Page 22: Self-Cleaning Instructions

    2. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to AUTO SELF CLEAN. Before a Clean Cycle The range must be completely cool in order to set the self-clean cycle. You may have to allow the oven to cool before you can slide the door latch.
  • Page 23 How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Quick Reminder: 1. Latch the door. 2. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to AUTO SELF CLEAN. If the oven is too hot and you start to set a clean cycle, you will not be able to slide the latch. Allow additional time for cooling before you try to set the cycle.
  • Page 24 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning Quick Reminder: 1. Latch the door. 2. Turn the Oven Temperature Control knob to AUTO SELF CLEAN. 3. Press the START TIME ON/OFF pad. 4. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the time of day you want cleaning to start.
  • Page 25 Questions and Answers Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part of my self-cleaning oven? A. No cleaners or matings should be used around any part of this oven. If you do use them and do not thoroughly rinse the oven with water, wiping it absolutely clean afterwards, the residue can scar the oven surface and damage metal parts the next time the o~ren is automatically cleaned.
  • Page 26: Anti-Tip Device

    Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRIC POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE RANGE.
  • Page 27: Cooktop

    Lift-Up Cooktop models) some Some models have a cooktop that can be lifted up for easier cleaning. To make cleaning easier, the entire cooktop may be lifted up and supported in the up position. Be sure all surface units are turned of’f before raising the cooktop.
  • Page 28: Lift-Off Oven Door

    Oven Light Replacement (on some models) 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. The oven light bulb is covered with a removable glass cover that is held in place with a bail-shaped wire.
  • Page 29: Porcelain Enamel Cooktop

    (on some models). To remove, pull the drawer out all the way, tilt up the front and remove it. To replace, insert glides at the back of the drawer beyond the stop on range Lift g] ides.
  • Page 30 If the electric service provided does not meet the above specifications, it is recommended that a licensed electrician install an approved outlet. Because range terminals are not accessible tier range is in position, flexible service conduit or cord must be used. STEP 1 PREPARE THE OPENING 1%”...
  • Page 31: Flooring Under The Range

    This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing. STEP 2 PREPARE FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Use only a 3-conductor, or if required a 4- conductor range cord set as noted below.
  • Page 32: Leveling

    STEP 7 LEVELING THE RANGE range must be level. Leveling feet are located at each corner of the base of the range. Remove the storage drawer or kick panel (depending on your model) and using channel locks, rotate the leveling feet in and out as required to level the range.
  • Page 33: Problem Solver

    NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY POSSIBLE CAUSE Disconnect power to the range at the fuse box or circuit breaker for at least 10 seconds. Turn power on and power up your range. If the indicator lights are still on, call for service.
  • Page 34 THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE Oven temperature is too high to set self-clean operation. Allow the range to cool to room temperature and reset the controls. Control knob riot set to AUTO SELF CLEAN. Door latch handle not moved all the way to the right.
  • Page 35: Consumer Services

    We’ll Be There WTith the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! In-Home Repair Service 8WGE<ARES(8111M32-2737) A (;E...
  • Page 36: Warranty

    To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: lVlanager-Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 This book is printed on recycled paper.

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