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GE JCBS250 Owner's Manual
GE JCBS250 Owner's Manual

GE JCBS250 Owner's Manual

Electric coil top and radiant top/standard clean ranges
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Operating Instructions
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 10
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 23
Special
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Steam Clean
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature Conversions . . . . . . . . . . 11
Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Timed Baking and Roasting . . . . . . . .17
. . . . . . . . . . . . 16
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # __________________
Serial # __________________
You can find them on a label,
behind the storage drawer
on the oven frame.
6, 8
. . . . . .23-27
Owner's Manual
Coil Top and
Radiant Top Models
Standard
Clean Models
JCBS250
JCBS350
JCBS325
183D6379P121
29-6498
07-24

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Summary of Contents for GE JCBS250

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Special Features ....18 JCBS250 Steam Clean ..... . . 24 JCBS350 Surface Units .
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING Read all safetyinstructions before using the product Failure to follow these instructionsmayresult in fire, electric shock,serious injuryor death ANTI-TIP DEVICE To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the rangemust be secured bya properlyinstalled anti-tip bracket See installation instructions shipped with the bracket for complete details before attempting to install...
  • Page 3: General Safety Instructions

    GEAppliances.ca WARNING GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use this appliance for its intended purpose as described Do not touch the surface units, the heating elements in thisOwner’sManual. or the interior surface of the oven These surfacesmay be hot enough to burn even though theyare dark in Be sure your appliance is properlyinstalled and color During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing grounded bya qualified installer in accordance with the...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS TO PREVENT THE FIRE FROM SPREADING: Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a If there is a fire in the oven during self-clean, turn the flaming pan Turn the controls off Smother a flaming oven off and wait for the fire to go out Do not force pan on a surface unit by.
  • Page 5: Self-Cleaning

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. GEAppliances.ca WARNING RADIANT COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Some models) Use care when touching the cooktop The glass surface Use CERAMA BRYTE ceramic.Cooktop Cleaner and ® of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad to clean the cooktop ®...
  • Page 6: Temperature Limiter

    Using the radiant surface units. (on some models) NOTE: Throughout thismanual, features and appearancemay vary fromyourmodel. About the Radiant Surface Units SURFACE WARNING: NOTE: On models with light-colored glass COOKING The surface cooktops, it is normal for the cooking zones to units are automatically disabled during change color when hot or cooling down.
  • Page 7: Selecting Types Of Cookware

    Selecting types of cookware. GEAppliances.ca The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops. Stainless Steel: Glass-Ceramic: recommended usable, but not recommended Poor performance. May scratch the surface. Aluminum: Stoneware: heavy weight recommended Good conductivity.
  • Page 8: 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 At both OFF and Max the control clicks into to the setting you want. position.
  • Page 9: Using The Oven Controls

    Using the oven controls. GEAppliances.ca Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings BAKE Pad If “F– and a number or letter” flash in the display and the oven control signals, this indicates a function error code. Touch this pad to select the bake function.
  • Page 10: Temperature Conversions

    Using the oven controls. Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings OFF Pad TIMER Pad Touch this pad to select the timer feature. Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven operations Then touch the + and – pads to adjust the timer. except the clock and timer.
  • Page 11: Using The Oven

    Using the oven. GEAppliances.ca Before you begin… CA UTION: The racks have stops, so that when placed When you are using correctly on the supports, they will stop a rack in the lowest position (R), you will need before coming completely out, and will not tilt.
  • Page 12: How To Set The Oven For Broiling

    Using the oven. How to Set the Oven for Broiling NOTE: Close the door before start any Touch the BROIL HI/LO pad once for HI Broil. broiling function. To change to LO Broil, touch Use LO Broil to cook foods such as poultry the BROIL HI/LO pad again.
  • Page 13: To Set The Clock

    Using the clock, timer and convenience outlet. (on some models) GEAppliances.ca Not all features are on all models. To Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time Touch the START/ON pad until the time of day for the automatic oven timing of day shows in the display.
  • Page 14: To Reset The Timer

    Using the clock, timer and convenience outlet. (on some models) Not all features are on all models. To Reset the Timer If the display is still showing the time If the remaining time is not in the display remaining, you may change it by touching (clock, delay start or cooking time are in the TIMER pad, then touch the + or –...
  • Page 15: Adjust The Oven Thermostat-Easy To Do Yourself

    Adjust the oven thermostat―Easy to do yourself! GEAppliances.ca To Adjust the Thermostat When you have made the adjustment, Touch the BAKE and BROIL pads touch the START/ON pad to go back to at the same time for 2 seconds until the time of day display.
  • Page 16: Care And Cleaning Of The Range

    Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. If your range is removed for cleaning, when the range is replaced. Failure servicing or any reason, be sure the to take this precaution could result in anti-tip device is re-engaged properly tipping of the range and cause injury.
  • Page 17: Lift-Off Oven Door

    GEAppliances.ca Lift-Off Oven Door The door is very heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door. Do not lift door by the handle. To Remove the Door: 1. Fully open the oven door. 2. With thumb and forefinger, pull the hinge lock on each hinge up to the unlocked position.
  • Page 18: Oven Light Replacement

    Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Heating Elements On some models, the bake element is not Do not clean the bake element or the broil exposed and is under the oven floor. If spillover element. Any soil will burn off when the residue or ash accumulate on the elements are heated.
  • Page 19: Porcelain Enamel Cooktop

    GEAppliances.ca Porcelain Enamel Cooktop (on radiant models) The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use but breakable if misused. This finish is a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right acid-resistant.
  • Page 20: Care And Cleaning

    Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Vent (on coil models) Never cover the opening with aluminum On glass cooktop models, the oven is vented foil exposed and is under the oven floor. If through an opening at the rear of the spillover or any other material.
  • Page 21: Cleaning The Glass Cooktop

    Cleaning the glass cooktop. (on radiant models) GEAppliances.ca Normal Daily Use Cleaning ONLY use Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on Shake the cleaning cream well. the glass cooktop. Other types of cleaners Apply a few drops of Ceramic Cooktop may not be as effective. Cleaner directly to the cooktop.
  • Page 22: Glass Surface-Potential For Permanent Damage

    Cleaning the glass cooktop. (on radiant models) Metal Marks and Scratches Be careful not to slide pots and pans If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum across your cooktop. It will leave metal or copper are allowed to boil dry, the markings on the cooktop surface.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before you call for service… GEAppliances.ca 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 What To Do Radiant Cooktops Surface units will not Improper cookware •Use pans which are flat and match the diameter maintain a rolling boil...
  • Page 24 Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Coil Cooktops Surface units The surface units are not •With the controls off, check to make sure the surface not functioning plugged in solidly. unit is plugged completely into the receptacle. properly The surface unit controls •Check to see the correct control is set for the surface...
  • Page 25 GEAppliances.ca Problem Possible Causes What To Do Food does not broil properly Improper rack position • See the Broiling guide. being used. Food being cooked in a hot pan. • Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range. Make sure it is cool.
  • Page 26 Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Oven temperature too Oven thermostat •See the Adjust the oven thermostat―Easy to do hot or too cold needs adjustment. yourself! section. Clock and timer do Plug on range is not completely •...
  • Page 27 GEAppliances.ca Problem Possible Causes What To Do “Burning” or “oily” This is normal in a new oven • To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a odor emitting from and will disappear in time. minimum of 3 hours. See the Using the self-cleaning the oven vent oven section.
  • Page 28: Accessories

    Cleaning Pads Scraper Tired of discolored racks? Wishing you had extra-heavy-duty oven racks? NOW AVAILABLE for your range: GE’s innovative, self-cleanable porcelain-coated oven racks! • Heavy Duty • Durable • Able to be cleaned in a self-cleaning oven Visit www.GEAppliances.ca for more information.
  • Page 29 Please place in envelope and mail to: Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez à : OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION P.O. BOX 1780 MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L4Y 4G1 (FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY)
  • Page 31 GE Electric Range Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, Staple your receipt here. or an authorized Customer Care technician. To schedule ® Proof of the original purchase service, call 1.800.561.3344. Please have serial number date is needed to obtain service and model number available when calling for service.
  • Page 32: Consumer Support

    1.800.561.3344 GE repair service is close to you. To arrange service for your GE appliance, all you have to do is call. Parts and Accessories Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted).

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