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GE JB900 Owner's Manual

GE JB900 Owner's Manual

Self-cleaning radiant ranges
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Safety Instructions
. . . . . . .
Operating Instructions
Clock, Kitchen Timer
and Control Lockout . . . . . . . .15
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-24
Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . .19, 20
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .23, 24
Special Features . . . . . . . .17, 18
Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Timed Baking and Roasting . .16
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Warming Drawer . . . . . . . .21, 22
Care and Cleaning
Broiler Pan and Grid . . . . . . . 27
Control Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . 29, 30
Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . . 26
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Removable Drawer . . . . . . . . .28
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Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . .35, 36
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ________________
Serial # ________________
You can find them on a label
behind the storage drawer on
the front of the range frame.
2-7
. . . 31-34
38
Owner's Manual
JB900
49-80287 04-05 JR

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Warranty ....39 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # ________________ Serial # ________________ You can find them on a label behind the storage drawer on the front of the range frame. Owner’s Manual JB900 49-80287 04-05 JR...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the device is properly engaged when you push the range back against the wall. If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    CAUTION: Items of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets above a range or on the backsplash of a range—children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured. Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance.

  • Page 4: Radiant Surface Units

    Teach children not to play with the controls or any other part of the range. Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot holders and other linens a safe distance from your range.
  • Page 5 Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop—they may melt if left too close to the vent. Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper operation of the range. ®...

  • Page 6: Oven

    READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! OVEN Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes. Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury.
  • Page 7 WARMING DRAWER The purpose of the warming drawer is to hold hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food; cold food cannot be heated or cooked in the warming drawer. Do not use the drawer to dry newspapers. If overheated, they can catch on fire.

  • Page 8: Using The Surface Units

    HOT surface indicator light to come on. A WARMING ZONE indicator light will glow when the unit is on. Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean. Use only cookware recommended for top-of-range cooking.
  • Page 9 Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Temperature Limiter Every radiant surface unit has a temperature limiter. The temperature limiter protects the glass cooktop from getting too hot. Home Canning Tips Be sure the canner is centered over the surface unit.
  • Page 10 Using the surface units. The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops. About the radiant surface units… SURFACE The radiant cooktop features heating COOKING units beneath a smooth glass surface. NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for the first time.

  • Page 11: Selecting Types Of Cookware

    Selecting types of cookware. Stainless Steel: recommended Aluminum: Check pans for flat bottoms by heavy weight recommended using a straight edge. Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes appear as scratches on the cooktop, but can be removed if cleaned immediately. Because of its low melting point, thin weight aluminum should not be used.

  • Page 12: Using The Oven Controls

    Using the oven controls. Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings BAKE Pad Touch to select the bake function. BROIL HI/LO Pad Touch to select the broil function. Display Shows the time of day, oven temperature, whether the oven is in the bake, broil or self-cleaning mode and the times set for the timer or automatic oven operations.

  • Page 13: Using The Oven

    Using the oven. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin… The shelves have stop-locks, so that when placed correctly on the shelf supports (A through F), they will stop before coming completely out, and will not tilt.

  • Page 14: Broiling Guide

    Leave the door open to the broil stop position. The door stays open by itself, yet the proper temperature is maintained in the oven. If your range is connected to 208 volts, rare steaks may be broiled by preheating the broiler and positioning the oven rack one position higher.
  • Page 15 Using the clock, kitchen timer and control lockout. To Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time of day for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a timed Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day.

  • Page 16: Using The Timed Baking And Roasting Features

    Using the timed baking and roasting features. NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.

  • Page 17: Special Features Of Your Oven Control

    Special features of your oven control. Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and how you may activate them. The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain in the control’s memory until the steps are repeated.
  • Page 18 Special features of your oven control. 12-Hour, 24-Hour or Clock Blackout Your control is set to use a 12-hour clock. If you would prefer to have a 24-hour military time clock or black out the clock display, follow the steps below. Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads at the same time until the display shows SF.

  • Page 19: Using The Sabbath Feature

    Using the Sabbath feature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) (On some models) The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for convection, broiling, self-cleaning or Delay Start cooking. NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed. The bulb may be removed.

  • Page 20: Thermostat

    Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself.

  • Page 21: Using The Warming Drawer

    Using the warming drawer. The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. Do not use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips or dry cereal. To Use the Warming Drawer WARMING DRAWER Push and turn the control knob to any desired setting.

  • Page 22: Using The Warming Drawer

    Using the warming drawer. Temperature Selection Chart To keep several different foods hot, set the control to the food needing the highest setting. The temperature, type and amount of food, and the time held will affect the quality of the food. Repeated opening of the drawer allows the hot air to escape and the food to cool.

  • Page 23: Using The Self-Cleaning Oven

    5 hours, Touch the START pad. GEAppliances.com Soil on the front frame of the range and outside the gasket on the door will need to be cleaned by hand. Clean these areas with hot water, soap-filled steel-wool pads or cleansers such as Soft Scrub ®...
  • Page 24 Using the self-cleaning oven. The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. How to Delay the Start of Cleaning You can change the clean time to any time between 2 depending on how dirty your oven is. After a Clean Cycle You may notice some white ash in the oven.

  • Page 25: Control Knobs

    Care and cleaning of the range. 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 sure the anti-tip device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.

  • Page 26: Lift-Off Oven Door

    Care and cleaning of the range. Painted Surfaces Painted surfaces include the sides of the range and the door, top of control panel and the drawer front. Clean these with soap and water or a vinegar and water solution. Control Panel It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel...

  • Page 27: Light

    Oven Light Replacement CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely. To remove the cover: Wire cover holder.
  • Page 28 Care and cleaning of the range. Removable Warming Drawer Pan NOTE: For models with a warming drawer, before performing any adjustments, cleaning or service, disconnect the range electrical power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker.

  • Page 29: Cleaning The Glass Cooktop

    Cleaning the glass cooktop. Normal Daily Use Cleaning ONLY use CERAMA BRYTE Cooktop Cleaner on the glass cooktop. Other creams may not be as effective. To maintain and protect the surface of your glass cooktop, follow these steps: Clean your cooktop after each spill.
  • Page 30 Cleaning the glass cooktop. Metal Marks and Scratches Rubber-like Seal To clean the rubber-like seal at the outer edge of the glass, wipe it with cooktop cream when needed. Glass surface—potential for permanent damage. Our testing shows that if Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic you are cooking high sugar mixtures such as jelly or fudge and have a spillover,...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before you call for service… 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 Surface units will not Improper cookware maintain a rolling boil being used.
  • Page 32 Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes Clock and timer Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly do not work inserted in the electrical outlet. A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
  • Page 33 • Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool. • Disconnect all power to the range for at least 30 seconds and then reconnect power. If the function error code repeats, call for service.
  • Page 34 Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes Display goes blank A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. The clock is in the black-out mode. Display flashes Power failure. Unable to get the Oven control pads were display to show “SF”...
  • Page 35 You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs. Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at for more information. *All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.
  • Page 36 Year * Please provide your e-mail address to receive, via e-mail, discounts, special offers and other important communications from GE Appliances (GEA). Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA’s carefully selected partners. FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS.
  • Page 37 Notes.

  • Page 38: Accessories

    800.626.2002 (during normal business hours). Have your model number ready. Surface Elements and Drip Pans Oven Elements Cleaner Tired of discolored racks? Wishing you had extra-heavy-duty oven racks? GE’s innovative, self-cleanable porcelain-coated oven racks! Visit www.GEAppliances.com for more information. Oven Racks Light Bulbs Cleaning Pads NOW AVAILABLE for your range: •...
  • Page 39 Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this From the date of the full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to original purchase replace the defective part.

  • Page 40: Consumer Support

    Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation. Contact Us If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations Register Your Appliance Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for...

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