GE JCP67FWW - Profile 40" Electric Range Owner's Manual
GE JCP67FWW - Profile 40" Electric Range Owner's Manual

GE JCP67FWW - Profile 40" Electric Range Owner's Manual

40″ electric freestanding ranges
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Safety Instructions
Anti-Tip Device . . .3, 25, 35
Instructions . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Operating Instructions
Clock and Timer . . . .10-12
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-24
Baking . . . . . . . . . . .14-16
Broiling/
Broiling Guide . . . .21, 22
Control Settings . . .10, 11
Preheating . . . . . . .11, 15
Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Self-Cleaning
Instructions . . . . . . .23, 24
Surface Cooking . . . . . .8, 9
Control Settings . . . . . . .8
Cookware Tips . . . . . . . .9
Door Removal . . . . . . . . .28
Lift-Up Cooktop . . . . . . .26
Oven Light . . . . . . . . . . .27
Porcelain Interior . . . . . .28
Surface Units
and Drip Pans . . . . . . . . .25
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ______________________
Serial # ______________________
The model and serial numbers can
be found on a label on the front of
the range, behind the left oven or
storage compartment door.
Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . .35
Clearances . . . . . . . . . . .34
Electrical
Connections . . . . . . .29-33
Flooring Under
the Range . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Troubleshooting
Tips
. . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 37
Consumer Support
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
318200709 164D4290P378
Owner's Manual
& Installation
Instructions
JCS57
JCP67
49-80226 08-03 JR

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    www.GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Owner’s Manual Anti-Tip Device . . .3, 25, 35 Anti-Tip Device ..35 & Installation Important Safety Clearances ...34 Instructions Instructions .
  • Page 2: Help Us Help You

    HELP US HELP YOU Before using your range, If you received a damaged range… read this manual carefully. Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the range. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range properly. Save time and money.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    www.GEAppliances.com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE WARNING— • The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic All ranges can tip and injury could Enforcement Act requires the Governor of result. To prevent accidental tipping California to publish a list of substances known of the range, attach it to the floor by to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • For your safety, never use your appliance for • Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop is a warming or heating the room. convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot •...
  • Page 5 www.GEAppliances.com • Be sure the drip pans and the vent duct are not • When flaming foods under the hood, turn the covered and are in place. Their absence during fan on. cooking could damage range parts and wiring. • Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or •...
  • Page 6: Features Of Your Range

    FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE (Features and appearance may vary) 11 10 JCS57 JCP67...
  • Page 7 www.GEAppliances.com Explained Features On Page 1 Storage Drawer 2 Lift-Off Oven Door with Broil Stop Position 21, 22, 28 3 Storage Compartment with Shelf (model JCS57) 4 Broiler Pan and Grid 20–22, 27 Do not clean in the self-cleaning oven (model JCP67). 5 Broil Element 3, 4, 21, 25 6 Drip Pans...
  • Page 8: Surface Controls

    SURFACE CONTROLS At both OFF and HI the control “clicks” into position. You may hear slight “clicking” sounds during cooking, indicating the control is keeping the unit at the heat level or power level you set. Switching heats to higher settings always shows a quicker change than switching to a lower setting.
  • Page 9: Wok Cooking

    www.GEAppliances.com SURFACE COOKWARE TIPS Cookware Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware. Aluminum RIGHT WRONG 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.
  • Page 10 OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER (model JCS57) 1. BAKE Pad. Press this pad to select the bake 7. KITCHEN TIMER. Press this pad to select the function. timer feature. The timer does not control oven operations. The timer can time up to 11 hours 2.
  • Page 11 www.GEAppliances.com OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER (model JCP67) NOTE: Double oven models have separate controls 9. DECREASE (–). Short taps to this pad decrease for the right and left ovens. the time or temperature by small amounts. Press and hold the pad to decrease the time or 1.
  • Page 12: Power Outage

    OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER Automatic Clock To Set the Clock The clock must be set first for the oven to work and 1. Press the CLOCK pad. for the automatic oven timing functions (on some 2. Press the INCREASE and DECREASE models) to work properly.
  • Page 13: Using Your Oven

    www.GEAppliances.com USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven 1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand how 3. Read over the information and tips that follow. to set them properly. 4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it, 2.
  • Page 14: Baking

    BAKING NOTE: When the oven is hot, the top and outside On double oven models, if you think an adjustment is surfaces of the range get hot too. necessary, see the Adjust the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy Do It Yourself instructions on Your oven temperature is controlled using the latest how to adjust the thermostat of the right oven.
  • Page 15: Instructions

    www.GEAppliances.com Preheating Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat means Preheating is necessary for good results when baking bringing the oven up to the specified temperature cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles before putting the food in the oven. To preheat, set the and roasts, preheating is not necessary.
  • Page 16: 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 17: Timed Baking

    www.GEAppliances.com TIMED BAKING (right oven—model JCP67) How to Time Bake On double oven models, the oven control allows you NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the oven clock to turn the right side oven on or off automatically at shows the correct time of day. specific times that you set.
  • Page 18 TIMED BAKING (continued) How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop 5. Press the BAKE pad. Quick Reminder: 6. Using the INCREASE or DECREASE pad, enter 1. Press the BAKE TIME pad. the desired temperature. 2. Press the INCREASE and DECREASE pads To change the oven temperature after baking has to set the desired length of cooking time.
  • Page 19: Adjust The Oven Thermostat

    www.GEAppliances.com ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT— DO IT YOURSELF! You may find that your new oven cooks differently We do not recommend the use of thermometers, than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a such as those found in grocery stores, to check the few weeks to become more familiar with it.
  • Page 20 ROASTING Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry Select a pan as close to the size of the meat as possible. can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting (The broiler pan with grid is a good pan for this.) Line temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep the broiler pan with aluminum foil when using the pan spattering to a minimum.
  • Page 21 www.GEAppliances.com BROILING Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from Place the meat on the broiler grid in the broiler pan. the upper element in the oven. Most fish and tender Always use the grid so the fat drips into the broiler cuts of meat can be broiled.
  • Page 22 BROILING GUIDE • If desired, marinate meats or chicken before • When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty broiling, or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to edges hang over the sides. These could soil the oven 10 minutes only.
  • Page 23 www.GEAppliances.com OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (right oven—model JCP67) Before a Clean Cycle The range must be completely cool in order to set On these areas, use detergent and hot water or a the self-clean cycle. soap-filled steel wool pad. Rinse well with a vinegar and water solution.
  • Page 24 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Follow the steps in the Before a Clean Cycle section. 3. When the DOOR LOCKED light is off and the oven has cooled, open the door. 1. Press the SELF CLEAN pad. Do not force the oven door open.
  • Page 25: Care And Cleaning

    www.GEAppliances.com CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your range If your range is removed for will give you efficient and satisfactory service. cleaning, servicing or any reason, Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to be sure the anti-tip device is re- help assure safe and proper maintenance.
  • Page 26: Lift-Up Cooktop

    CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Control Panel and Knob Clean up any spills or spatters with a damp cloth. The control knobs may Remove heavier soil with warm, soapy water. be removed for easier cleaning. To remove a Clean control panel with mild liquid dish detergent knob, pull it straight and a soft cloth.
  • Page 27: Oven Light

    www.GEAppliances.com Oven Light To remove the light bulb: 1. Swing the wire to the side and hold. 2. Lift off the glass lens. 3. Remove the bulb. To replace the light bulb: The oven light has a glass lens held in place with a spring wire to protect the oven bulb from the heat of 1.
  • Page 28: Porcelain Interior

    CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Lift-Off Oven Door Most normal oven cleaning can be done without To replace the door: removing the oven door. The door is heavy. You 1. Position the door slots squarely over both hinges to may need help removing and replacing it. Do not replace it.
  • Page 29: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS You must use a 3-wire, single-phase A.C. BEFORE YOU BEGIN 208Y/120 Volt or 240/120 Volt, 60 hertz Read these instructions completely and carefully. electrical system. If you connect to aluminum IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the wiring, properly installed connectors approved for use with aluminum wiring local electrical inspector’s use.
  • Page 30 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) MODELS WITH FACTORY CONNECTED REMOVE COOKTOP SHIPPING SCREWS POWER SUPPLY CORD The liftable cooktop is locked down to prevent shipping damage. Some models may be equipped with a factory connected 3 conductor power supply cord. 1. Open both oven doors and locate the two shipping screws at the front end, underneath Mobile home installation or area where local the cooktop.
  • Page 31 3-WIRE POWER CORD INSTALLATION 4-WIRE POWER CORD INSTALLATION WARNING: WARNING: The neutral or ground The neutral or ground wire of the power cord must be connected wire of the power cord must be connected to the neutral terminal located in the center to the neutral terminal located in the center of the terminal block.
  • Page 32 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 3-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION 3-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION (cont.) NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING: E. Insert the center bare wire (neutral) tip through the bottom opening of the center Aluminum building wire may be used but it connector. Insert the two side bare wire tips into must be rated for the correct amperage and the bottom openings in the left and the right voltage to make connection.
  • Page 33 4-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION 4-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION (cont.) NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING: G. Insert the center bare wire (neutral) tip through the bottom opening of the center Aluminum building wire may be used but it connector. Insert the two side bare wire tips into must be rated for the correct amperage and the bottom openings in the left and the right voltage to make connection.
  • Page 34 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) GENERAL The figure below shows the recommended installation relationship of the ranges to the To eliminate the hazard of reaching over heated vertical walls of the surrounding structure. surface elements, cabinets or storage spaces Please note the following: should not be provided over a range.
  • Page 35: The Range

    IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING 1. Unfold the paper template and place it flat on the floor with the back and side edges positioned This range must be properly secured to the exactly where the back and sides of the range will floor by using the included anti-tip brackets and be located when installed.
  • Page 36 QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SURFACE UNITS • The surface units are not plugged in solidly. NOT FUNCTIONING • The surface unit controls are not properly set. OVEN LIGHT • The light bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace. DOES NOT WORK •...
  • Page 37 www.GEAppliances.com PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN TEMPERATURE • The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven TOO HOT OR TOO COLD Thermostat—Do It Yourself section. CLOCK AND TIMER • Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power outlet. Check for DO NOT WORK blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker.
  • Page 38 NOTES...
  • Page 39 To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225...
  • Page 40: Consumer Support

    Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website www.GEAppliances.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-line.

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