GE JB250 Owner's Manual

30" electric free-standing ranges

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Owner’s Manual Warranty ..... . .7 JB250 - 30" Free-Standing Range JB350 - 30" Free-Standing Range Assistance / Accessories ..8 Using The Range Surface Units .
Page 2: Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING Read all safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death. ANTI-TIP DEVICE To reduce the risk of tipping the range, WARNING the range must be secured by a properly Tip-Over Hazard...
Page 3: Save These Instructions
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Use this appliance only for its intended purpose Do not touch the surface units, the heating as described in this Owner’s Manual. elements or the interior surface of the oven. These surfaces may be hot enough to burn Be sure your appliance is properly installed and even though they are dark in color.
Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, TAKE THE FOLLOWING WARNING STEPS TO PREVENT INJURY AND FIRE SPREADING Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up If there is a fire in the oven during self-clean, turn a flaming pan.
Page 5 COIL COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Do not immerse or soak the removable surface To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric units. Do not put them in a dishwasher. Do not shock, always be certain that the controls for all self-clean the surface units in an oven.
Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SELF-CLEANING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING The self-cleaning feature operates the oven at temperatures high enough to burn away food soils in the oven. Follow these instructions for safe operation. Do not touch oven surfaces during self-clean amount of grease may ignite leading to smoke operation.
Page 7: Warranty
GE at the time of service. For the period of one year from the date of the original purchase. GE will provide any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part.
Page 8: Assistance / Accessories
Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website (www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/) 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line.
Page 9: Surface Units
Surface Units FIRE HAZARD: Never leave the range unattended with the cooktop on medium or high WARNING settings. Keep flammable items away from the cooktop. Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire, serious injury or death. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Page 10: Oven Controls
Oven Controls 1. Traditional Cooking Modes: 8. Delay Time: Your oven has Delays when the oven will turn on. the following traditional cooking modes: Bake and Use this to set a time when you want the oven to start. Broil Hi/Lo. See the Cooking Modes section for more Press the Delay Time pad and use the +/- pads to information.
Page 11: Special Features
Special Features There are several different special features on your range. To change the settings of these special features, press the BAKE and BROIL pads at the same time and hold for three seconds. "SF" will appear in the display. Select the feature you want to change.
Page 12: Oven Racks
Oven Racks Recommended rack positions for various types of foods are provided in the Cooking Guide. Adjusting rack position is one way to impact cooking results. For example, if you would prefer darker tops on cakes, muffins, or cookies, try moving food one rack position higher.
Page 13: Cookware
Oven Racks (Cont.) CAUTION: Never place cooking utensils, pizza or baking stones, aluminum foil or any other items on the oven floor. There is a heating element beneath the oven floor. Placing items on the oven floor may cause the oven to overheat, resulting in damage to the oven and risk of damage or fire to cabinets. Aluminum Foil Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms.
Page 14: Cooking Modes
Cooking Modes Your new oven has a variety of cooking modes to help you get the best results. These modes are described below. Refer to the Cooking Guide section for recommendations for specific foods. Remember, your new oven may perform differently than the oven it is replacing.
Page 15: Cooking Guide
Cooking Guide RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED FOOD TYPE MODE(S) RACK POSITION(S) ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS Baked Goods Layer Cakes, sheet cakes, bundt cakes, muffins, quick Bake Use shiny cookware. breads on a Single Rack Layer cakes* on Multiple Ensure adequate airflow Bake 3 and 5 Racks (see illustration below).
Page 16: Cleaning The Range - Exterior
Cleaning the Range – Exterior 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 WARNING sure the anti-tip device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced.
Page 17 Cleaning the Range – Exterior (Cont.) Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them. Surface Units Surface unit Drip pan To clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest setting for a minute.
Page 18: Cleaning The Range - Interior
Cleaning the Range – Interior The interior of your new oven can be cleaned manually or by using Self Clean. Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately. Let hot surfaces cool, then clean and rinse. Manual Cleaning Do not use oven cleaners, abrasive cleaners, strong soap and water or vinegar and water solution.
Page 19: Maintenance
Maintenance SHOCK OR BURN HAZARD: Before replacing oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical WARNING power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or burn. BURN HAZARD: The glass cover and bulb should be removed when cool. Touching hot CAUTION glass with bare hands or a damp cloth can cause burns.
Page 20: Storage Drawer Removal
Maintenance (Cont.) Lift-Off Oven Door The door is very heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door. Do not lift the door by the handle. To remove the door: To replace the door: 1. Fully open the door. 1. Firmly grasp both sides of the door at the top. 2.
Page 21: Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting tips ... Before you call for service Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Cause What To Do Surface units will not Improper cookware being used. Use pans which are flat and match the diameter of the maintain a rolling boil surface unit selected.
Page 22 Troubleshooting tips (Cont.) ... Before you call for service Problem Possible Cause What To Do Food does not broil Oven controls improperly set. Make sure you select the appropriate broil mode. properly Improper rack position being See Cooking Guide for rack location suggestions. used.
Page 23 Troubleshooting tips (Cont.) ... Before you call for service Problem Possible Cause What To Do Oven light does not Light bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace bulb. work Pad operating light is broken. Call for service. Oven will not self-clean The temperature is too high to set a Allow the oven to cool and reset the controls.
Page 24 Troubleshooting tips (Cont.) ... Before you call for service Problem Possible Cause What To Do Sometimes the oven Cookware or food in oven. The cookware or food in the oven will cause the oven to take takes longer to preheat longer to preheat.

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