GEAppliances JSP68 Use And Care & Installation Manual

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Use and Care &Installation Guide

Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......4,47

Operating Instructions, Tips

Clock and Timer ...................................26, 27

Features .......................................................8, 9

Oven ........................................................27.3 5

Baking .................................................28.3 1

Broiling, Broiling Guide ...................34, 35

Control Settings .......................................27

Light; Bulb Replacement ................22,45

Roasting, Roasting Guide ...............32, 33

Self-Cleaning Instructions ..............36 -39

Shelves .......................................................28

Surface Module Cooking ...................10-25

Canning Tips .............................................2 5

Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Cooktop

Griddle Accessory ............................22, 24

Grill Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-21

Modules and .Accessories ........................3

Module Cover ..............................................3

Coil Surface Unit Module ...............11 -13

Radiant Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-19

Solid Disk Module . . . . . . . . 13--16

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Electric Slide-in Modular Range

Comparison

Problem SOh/er.......................48-5O

Thermostat Adjustment–

Do It Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........31

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Page 1 Use and Care &Installation Guide Electric Slide-in Modular Range Problem SOh/er.......48-5O Thermostat Adjustment– Anti-Tip Device ........4,47 Do It Yourself .
Page 2 HELP US HELP YOU... Write down the model and Before using your range, read this guide carefully. serial numbers. You’ll find the model and serial numbers on the front It is intended to help you operate and maintain your of the range behind the oven door. new range properly.
Page 3 A full selection of modules are available for the range To purchase, contact your nearest GE Appliances cooktop. The modules can be interchanged quickly dealer or service center. If you need assistance in and easily. Each module has an electrical plug which finding your nearest GE dealer, contact the GE fits into a receptacle in the side of the well nearest the Answer Center@ at 800.626.2000.
Page 4: Anti-Tip Device
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE can tip and injury could res~lt. The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic To prevent accidental tipping of Enforcement Act requires the Governor of the range from abnormal usage, California to publish a list of substances known to attach it to the wall or floor by the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive...
Page 5 When cooking pork, follow the directions DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE exactly and always cook the meat to an internal MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER temperature of at least 170”F. This assures that, FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN in the remote possibility that trichina maybe THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER present in the meat, it will be killed and the meat APPLIANCE.
Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Self-Cleaning Oven Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for cooktop service; others may break gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be because of the sudden change in temperature. taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
Page 7: Leveling The Range
Avoid scratching the glass cooktop surface. in frying, stir together before heating, or as fats The cooktop can be scratched with items such melt slowly. as sharp instruments, or rings or other jewelry and rivets on clothing. Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats. Use a deep fat thermometer whenever cutting board.
Page 8 FEATURES OF YOUR MODULAR GRILL/GRIDDLE RANGE See the Modules and Accessories section for a listing of modules available.
Page 9: Anti-Tip Device
Explained Explained Features Index on page Features Index on page Modules Cooktop (continued) 1 Coil Surface Unit Module 3, 11-13,25,40 14 Set Knob Lets you set the oven 26,34 6, 13,40 temperature, clock, timer, self- 3 Coil Plug-In Surface Units 6, 13,40 clean and HI or LO Broil.
Page 10: Surface Controls
HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE? The following chart will help you to understand the new modular cooktop may have several Your types of cooking surface units. You will notice differences among the various cooking surface units and how they differ from others you may have used some differences when you use each one.
Page 11 Cooking Guide for Using Heat Settings HI—Used to begin cooking or to bring water to a boil. Reduce heat setting after water boils. Medium High—(Setting halfway between HI and MED) Maintains a fast boil on large amounts of food. boil or simmer. Medium Low—(Setting halfway between MED and LO) Cook after starting at HI;...
Page 12 COIL SURFACE UNIT MODULE (continued) How to Remove the Module Be sure the entire module surface is cool before attempting to remove the module. The coils of the until the module base clears the cooktop opening, module will retain heat after the controls have been 2.
Page 13 Q. May I can foods and preserves on my coil Q. Why am I not getting the heat I need from my surface units? surface units even though I have the controls on the correct heat setting? A. Yes, but only use cookware designed for canning .
Page 14 SOLID DISK MODULE Before Using Your Solid Disk Module for the First Time There will be some smoke and odor; this is normal. The top working surface of solid disk surface units Heating of’ the surface unit will change the stainless have a protective coating which must be hardened steel surface unit trim rings to a gold color.
Page 15 How to Check Pan Performance on a Solid Disk Surface Unit Use of correct cookware can affect the cooking performance and cleaning of your cooktop. The correct cookware reduces the temperature of the cooktop surface and minimizes the chance of Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or warped bottoms are not recommended.
Page 16 SOLID DISK MODULE (continued) Solid Disk Questions and Answers foods and preserves on my solid Q. May I can Q. Why am I overcooking my food with the new solid disk surface units? disk surface units? A. l-he solid disk surface units are very energy-efficient A.
Page 17: Control Settings
How to Remove the Module 1. Lift the finger tab at the outside edge of the module Be sure the entire module surface is cool before attempting to remove the module. The glass surface until the module base clears the cooktop opening. of the module will retain heat after the controls have 2.
Page 18 RADIANT MODULE (continued) How to Check Pan Performance Use of correct cookware can affect the cooking performance and cleaning of your cooktop. The correct cookware reduces the temperature of the cooktop surface and minimizes the chance of Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or warped bottoms spillovers burning onto the cooktop.
Page 19 Deep Fat Frying Wok Cooking not overfill cookware with fat that may spill over We recommend that you use when adding food. Frosty foods bubble vigorously. only a flat-bottomed wok. Watch food frying at high temperatures. Keep the They are available at your local range and hood clean from grease.
Page 20 GRILL MODULE (continued) NOTE: It is recommended that have a dry chemical, foam or Halon the tlames. Read the instructions on the extinguisher ahcaci of time and be prepared to follow them in case of a cooking fire. then turn to [he desired setting for cooking. Use the gri 11 module ONLY with the downdraft vent Trim the fat from meats before p]ac ing them on the blower on HI to carry away smoke and fumes.
Page 21 GRILL COOKING GUIDE 2. Trim excess fat from the meat. (knobs turned to “HI”) or anytime the knobs are 3. Before cooking steaks, slash fat around the edges turned to “HI” with food on the Grill or Griddle. to prevent curling of meat. 1.
Page 22: Using The Griddle
GRIDDLE ACCESSORY Your non-stick coated griddle provides an extra-large cooking surface for meats, pancakes or other foods usually prepared in a frying pan or electric skillet. You can also use the griddle as a warming tray by using a low-heat setting. How to Assemble the Griddle Accessory 1.
Page 23 Griddle Tips Condition or “season” the griddle before Make sure grease collector jars and reflector plates first-time use. are clean before using griddle. Most griddled foods require cooking on a preheated To preserve the finish, use only Teflon” coated, surface, which may be greased lightly before adding nylon or wooden spatulas and spoons.
Page 24 IGRIDDLE COOKING GUIDE otherwise (knobs turned to “HI”) or anytime the knobs are indicated in guide below. Add oil or butter at turned to “HI” with food on the Grill or Griddle. end of the preheat time. Additional oil or butler 1.
Page 25: Home Canning Tips
HOME CANNING TIPS HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER Canning shou~d be done on the Coil Surface Units, the Solid Disk Units or the Radiant Units only. CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of the surface unit are not THAN WATER.
Page 26 FEATURES OF 170UR OVEN CONTROL CANCEL — TIMER To Set the Clock The oven operation is controlled electronically. The following instructions tell you how to operate 1. Push the CLOCK button. 2. Turn the SET knob to the correct time of day. oven “On”...
Page 27: Using Your Oven
While the function is displayed, you can change it with When a function has been entered. yOLI can recall what the SET knob. YoLi can change any programmed has been programmed by pushing the corresponding function at any time. USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven 4.
Page 28 BAKING Do not lock the oven door with the door latch an oven control system. We recommend that during baking. The latch is used for self- using cleaning only. you operate the oven for a number of weeks to become familiar with your new oven’s performance. NOTE: When the oven is hot, the top and outside If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust surfaces of the range get hot too.
Page 29 Pan Placement For even cooking and proper browning, there must be Use the proper baking pan. T!w [ype of finish cm the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur, enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking results wiil be better if baking pans are centered as much as possible rather than being placed to the front this type for pies.
Page 30: Aluminum Foil
BAKING (continued) 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 may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food.
Page 31 Set DelayT Start and Automatic Stop 3. Push the STOP TIME button. STOP Quick Reminder: TIME 1. Push the COOK TIME button. 2. Turn the SET knob to set the cooking time. 5. Push the BAKE button. BAKE appears in the display. 5.
Page 32 ROASTING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing, roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. after being removed from the oven. Standing time recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes. This Roasting is cooking by dry heat.
Page 33: Roasting Guide
Questions and Answers Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time meat thermometer? I cook a roast or poultry? A. Checking the finished interred [temperature at the not necessary to preheat your oven. completion of cooking time is recommended. Q.
Page 34 BROILING Turn the food only once during broiling. Time Do not lock the oven door with the latch during the foods for the first side according to the broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Broiling Guide. Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from Turn the food, then use the times given for the second the upper element in the oven.
Page 35: Broiling Guide
BROILING GUIDE Always use the !]roi ler pan and rack that comes with When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty edges hang over the sides because dripping fat could your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering in the shielded lower by trapping juices...
Page 36 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN Normal Cleaning Time: 3X hours Before a Clean Cycle 3. Clean spatters or soil on the oven front frame and The range must be completely cool in order to set the oven door outside the gasket with a dampened the self-clean cycle.
Page 37 How to Set Oven for Cleaning The self-clean cycle will automatically begin after Quick Reminder: “CLEAN” is displayed and the word “ON” appears in 1. Push the CLEAN button. the display. When the oven heats to a high temperature, the word “LOCK” will be displayed and the door 2.
Page 38 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning 6. Turn the SET knob until “3:30” Quick Reminder—Delay Start for Self-Clean: appears in the display. The words 1. Push the STOP TIME button. “DELAY CLEAN” will also appear in the display.
Page 39 Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time Q. Is the “crackling” or “popping” sound I hear during cleaning normal? of day, can I still self-clean my oven? A. Yes. This is the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions.
Page 40 CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your range BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow RANGE. these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance. Care of Modules Some of the modules must be cured or preconditioned before using them for the first time.
Page 41 Clean the area surrounding The matte black surface can be maintained by the solid disk surface units treating it periodically with CO11O Electrol@) polish which is available from your GE supplier. Use the Chrome section. applicator to apply a very thin coating of the polish to the entire surface unit surface.
Page 42 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Radiant Module—Glass Ceramic Cooktop Cleaning Special Care: Cleaning of glass ceramic cooktop modules is Sugary spillovers (such as jellies, fudge, candy different from cleaning a standard porcelain finish. melted plastics can cause pitting of To maintain and protect the surface of your new glass syrups) or surface ceramic module follow these basic steps.
Page 43: Oven Heating Elements
section of S~rface Co~king. Wash chrome-plated reflector plates at the sink in soap and water, or put in the dishwasher. Soak stubborn stains then rub gently with a scouring pad. Do not put the reflector plates or grill grids in the oven during a self-cleaning cycle.
Page 44: Grease Jars
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Removable Downdraft Vents and Grease Filters Downdraft vents and filters should be cleaned frequently—after every use is best. To remove: Pull out the vent grills and lift out aluminum grease filters. To clean: Clean the grease filters in hot soapy water. Do not clean in a dishwasher.
Page 45 replace: NOTE: The lens should be removed only when cold. Wearing Put in a new 40-watt latex gloves may offer a better grip. appliance bulb. The light bulb is located on the back wall of the oven. NOTE: Before replacing the bulb, disconnect electrical power Bulb the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel A 40-watt appliance...
Page 46: Control Panel And Knobs
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Oven Vent Duct The oven is vented into the downdraft vent duct in the right side of the cooktop. Do not obstruct this opening. Keep the vent clean. Clean the associated filter after each use. Control Panel and Knobs It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak.
Page 47 ANTI-TIP DEVICE WARNING All ranges can tip. Install the Anti-tip device packed with the range. See the Installation Instructions. The Anti-tip device must remain engaged. Stability Device Installation Instructions Once the range is in position, open the lower Tools needed: compartment by grasping the handle and pulling the Phillips head screwdriver door flat down.
Page 48 QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM If “F-” and a number flash in the display, and the oven control signals, this “F-” AND A NUMBER indicates a function error code. Push the CANCEL button. Allow the oven FLASH IN THE DISPLAY to cool for one hour.
Page 49: Radiant Module
POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM Incorrect cleaning methods have been used, cookware with rough bottoms has TINY SCRATCHES been used or coarse particles (salt or sand) were between the cookware and the (may appear as cracks) OR ABRASIONS ON surface of the cooktop. Use recommended cleaning procedures, be sure RADIANT COOKTOP cookware bottoms and cooktop are clean before use, and use cookware with GLASS SURFACE...
Page 50: Problem Solver
PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM Bulb may be loose or burned out, especially if the oven controlklock is working. OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON STOP TIME must be 3]% hours later than START TIME. OVEN WILL NOT SELF-CLEAN cool to room temperature and reset the controls.
Page 51 We’ll Be There if you ever need be there. All you have t.o do is call-toll-free! In-Home Repair Service time that’s c(~nvenierrt f’or Many GE [lmsluner %nice cornpanv- handled ill,jusl one visit. 8011626.2000 about any GE rrl;jor-appli~irlce, GF. Answer Center@ information ser~’ice is available 10 help.
Page 52 To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 JSP68 Recycled Paper Printed in LaFayette, 49-8545...

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