GE JBP2 Use And Care & Installation Manual

Self-cleaning electric range

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Safety instructions....................3-5
Anti-Tip Device .........................3, 25,30,32
Operating Instructions
Aluminum Foil ..........................5, 15, 18–20
AutomaticTimers and Clock.. ...........11,17
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......................6,7
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................12-24
Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........13-15
Broiling, Broiling Guide . . . . ............20,21
Control Settings . . . . . . . . . ......................12
Roasting, Roasting Guide.. .............18,19
Self-Cleaning Instructions ..............22-24
Timed Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . ............16,17
Surface Cooking . . . . . . . . . . ..................8-10
Canning Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................10
Control Settings ...................8, 9
Cooktop Comparison ................................8
Cookware Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............9,10
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Care and Cleaning ...................25-29
Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . ..........................25
Lift-OffDoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Oven Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........................27
Self-Cleaning Instructions .................22-24
Storage Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . .......................29
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......................26
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Self-Cleaning Electric Range
Problem Solver . . . . . . . .
ThermostatAdjustment–
More questions?...call
Tips
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Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . ........................32
Flooring Under the Range .........................31
Consumer Services . . . . .........35
Appliance Registration . . . ............................2
Important Phone Numbers ......................35
Model andSerial Number Location ..........2
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........Back Cover
Dolt Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................17
Models: JBP22 JBP23
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  • Page 1 Oven Vent ........27 Self-Cleaning Instructions ....22-24 Storage Drawer ........29 Surface Units ........26 GE Appliances...
  • Page 2 If you don’t understand something or need more help, Before you request service... write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. GE Appliances can correct yourself. Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 Write down the model and serial numbers.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE WARNING—AN ranges The (Mfornia Safe Drinking Water and can tip and injury could result. Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor the range, attach it to the wall and of California to publish a list substances floor by installing the Anti-Tip device...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) For your safety, never use your appliance for Oven warming or heating the room. Stand away from range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes. FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN Pressure THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER...
  • Page 5: Surface Cooking Units

    . Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric pan, grid and other cookware. always be certain that the controls for all surface units are at the off positio~ and all coils are cool before attempting to lift or remove a unit.
  • Page 6: Features

    FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Broiler Pan and Grid JBP22 JBP23 Some models have lift-up cleaning.
  • Page 7: Features

    Explained Feature Index on page Not all models have all features. Storage Drawer (on some models) Anti-Tip Device See the installation Instructions. 3 Broil Element 4,20,29 4 Oven Door Latch Use for Self-Cleaning only. 13, 16, 18, 20, 22–24 5 Oven Cycling Light 8, 27 7 Oven Light Switch (on some models) 8 Oven...
  • Page 8 HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE? Your new cooktop has electric coil surface units. If you are used to cooking with gas burnets or t~ther cool-down times. depend upon the type of burner or types of electric cooktops, you will notice some surface unit you hti}’e.
  • Page 9 Cooking (Aide for Using Heat Settings HI—Used 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 * High Medium Low—(Setting halfway between MED and...
  • Page 10: Canning Tips

    SURFACE COOKWARE TIPS (continued) Wok Cooking We recommend that Do not use woks that have you use only a support rings. Use of these flat-bottomed wok. types of woks, with or They are available at without the ring in place, your local retail store.
  • Page 11 The automatic timers and clock on your range are helpful devices that serve several purposes. STOP TIME DELAY START \\\’ ‘ ;$ ‘ ‘//, \\\\ 12 /’> \’ “/ ‘/ PUSH TO TURN To Set the Clock and turn the clock hands to the correct time.
  • Page 12: Using Your Oven

    USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven controls. Be sure you understand how at the 3. Read over the information and tips that follow. to set them properly. Read over the directions for 4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it, the Automatic Oven Timers so you understand their especially during the first weeks of using your use with the controls.
  • Page 13: Oven Light

    Shelf Positions The oven has four shelf supports as identified in this illustration as A (bottom), B, C and D (top). Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections. Oven Light The light comes on automatically when the door is opened. On models with an oven window, use the switch to turn the light on and off when the door is closed.
  • Page 14: Pan Placement

    BAKING (continued) Oven Shelves Arrange the oven Shelf Position shelf or shelves in the desired locations Angel food cake while the oven is Biscuits or muffins B or C cool. The correct B or C depends on the kind of food and the Brownies B or C browning desired.
  • Page 15: Aluminum Foil

    Baking Guides When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for the best baking results. Cookies When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur.
  • Page 16: Timed Baking

    TIMED BAKING How to Time Bake during timed baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Your oven can be set to turn off and on automatically. NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day. To set the clock, push the knob in and turn the clock hands to the correct time.
  • Page 17 How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop 3. Turn the OVEN SET knob to TIMED BAKE. Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired temperature. the correct position before you turn the oven on. You can set the oven control to delay-start the oven, 4.
  • Page 18 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 19: Roasting Guide

    Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook meat thermometer? a roast or poultry? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the is not necessary to preheat your oven. completion of cooking time is recommended.
  • Page 20 BROILING Do not lock the oven door with the latch while Turn the food only once during broiling. Time the foods broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. for the first side according to the Broiling Guide. Turn the food, then use the times given for the second side as a Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from guide to the prefen-ed doneness.
  • Page 21 When arranging food on ~he pan, do not let fatty designed to minimize smoking and spattering by edges hang over the sides because dripping fat trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan. could soil the oven. The oven door should be open to the broil Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning the oven stop position.
  • Page 22 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN Normal Cleaning Time: 3 hours 3. Clean spatters or spills on the oven front frame, and Quick Reminder: the oven door outside the gasket with a dampened cloth. The oven front frame and the oven door 1.
  • Page 23 How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Quick Reminder: dial show the correct time of day. When the DELAY START knob is pushed in and turned, it 1. Turn the OVEN SET and the OVEN TEMP will “pop” into place when the time shown on the knobs to CLEAN.
  • Page 24 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) After a Clean Cycle After cleaning is complete. the door will stay locked You may notice some white ash in the oven. until the oven cools down. The door latch and oven Just wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools. control knobs must be returned to their original If white spots remain, remove them with a soap- positions before you can use the oven.
  • Page 25: 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 26 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Surface Units and Drip Pans To clean the surface units, turn the control to the To replace a surface unit: highest setting for a minute. The coils will burn off . Replace the drip pan into the recess in the any soil.
  • Page 27: Oven Vent

    Control Panel and Knobs Clean up any spills or spatters with a damp cloth. Remove heavier soil with warm, soapy water. Clean the control panel with mild liquid dish detergent and a soft cloth. Rub the control panel lightly. CAUTION: Do not use abrasives of any kind on the control panel.
  • Page 28 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable, but it is heavy. You may need material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion. An intact and well-fitting help removing and replacing the door. Do not lift the door by the oven door gasket is essential for energy-efficient handle.
  • Page 29: Broiler Pan And Grid

    Oven Shelves Clean the shelwres with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning. rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. be cleaned in self-cleaning oven. Oven shelves may cooking oil after self-cleaning to make shelves slide Broiler Pan and Grid broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven.
  • Page 30: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGiN STEP 1 Read these instructions completely PREPARE THE OPENING and carefdly. IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for adjacent vertical walls above cooktop surface. the local electrical inspector’s use. Allow 30” minimum clearance between surface units and bottom of unprotected wood or metal CODES AND ORDINANCES.
  • Page 31 STEP 4 PREPARE THE OPENING (cent’d) 3-WIRE SYSTEM Flooring Under the Range Your range, like many other household screws Power Cord Installation-Insert items, is heavy and can settle into soft through power cord terminals so that the screws floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or pass through connector block terminals and When moving the range on this type carpeting.
  • Page 32: Storage Drawer

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING 2. Aluminum Wiring A. Connect length of copper building wire to Range must be secured by ANTI-TIP bracket range terminal block. supplied. B. Splice copper wires to aluminum wiring using 2. See instructions to install (supplied with special connectors designed and U.L.
  • Page 33: Surface Units

    QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM SURFACE Surface units are not plugged in solidly. FUNCTIONING * Surface unit controls are not properly set. PROPERLY OVEN WILL NOT WORK The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown. Oven controls not properly set.
  • Page 34 OVEN SET knob must be at CLEAN or OFF before latch handle can be moved. OVEN TEMPERATURE Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat– TOO HOT OR TOO COLD It YourseZfsection. If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 consumer information service...
  • Page 35: Consumer Services

    With 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 A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you.
  • Page 36 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 This book is printed on recycled paper. Part No. 164 D2966P070 Printed in Louisville, R I Pub No.

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