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GE JBP45GR Use And Care & Installation Manual
GE JBP45GR Use And Care & Installation Manual

GE JBP45GR Use And Care & Installation Manual

General electric self-cleaning electric ranges use and care & installation guide

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  • Page 2 Keep it handyfor answersto yourQuestions. Myou’don’t u nderstandsomething or need morehelp,write (include yourphonenumber): ConsumerAffairs GE Appliances AppliancePark Louisville,KY40225 To obtainservice,see the ConsumerServicespage in the back of this book. We’reproudof our serviceand want you to be pleased.If for some...
  • Page 3: Thecircuit Breaker

    — Anti-Tip device supplied. (See InstallationInstructions.)To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, carefu}lytip the range forward until it engages the device. If youpulltherangeoutfromthe wallfor any ~eason, m akesurethedeviceengagestherange whenyoupushtherangeback. ~~~~~—chi~dren s ~~ ~~~ ]gi~~~ notbe leftaloneor unattended in an areawherean appliaxti is in use.Theyshouklneverbe allowed...
  • Page 4 @ p~~~gy O yem cookIf shelves mustbe handledwhenhot,do not M potholdercontactheatingunitsin theoven. ew-henW&Rg followthemanufacturer’s d irections. youroven t,lsg? overheated, t heycancatchfire. WVWWB storage IIOf in an ovencanignite. door ThedooI ‘Do dean gasket. essentialfora goodseal.Careshouldbe takennot to rub,damageor movethe gasket. co~~erci~~ gj~~~~~~e ~Q q~~ cleaneror ovenlinerprotective coatingof anykind...
  • Page 5: Oven Cooking

    .—— frying. Fillingthe Ml of fat cancause pan too spikwerswhenfoodis added. stirtogetherbeforeheating,or as fats meltslowly. oven c ooking ~Preheatoven only when necessary.Most foodswill cook satisfactorilywithoutpreheating.If you find preheatingis necessary,watchthe oven display,and put food in ovenpromptlyafter the selected temperature is displayedandthe ovensignals. ~Alwaysturn oven off beforeremovingfood.
  • Page 6 (NOTE; Not all doors have windows portRock Some modelshave lift--up cooktopsfol-easier cleaning.
  • Page 7 Feature Index (Notall modelshave all features.) 1 StorageDrawer(on somemodels) 2 Anti-TipDevice(See InstallationInstructions.) 3 BroilUnit 4 Door Latch(Use for Self-Cleanonly.) 5 SurfaceLight(on somemodels) 6 SurfaceUnitControls 7 SurfaceLightSwitch(on somemodels) 8 Oven Control,Clockand Timer 9 SurfaceUnit “ON”IndicatorLight 10 BroilerPan andRack (on somemodels) (Do not cleanin Self-Cleanoven.) 11 OvenVent(Locatedunderright rear surfaceunit.) 12 Ca.lrod@ SurfaceUnits,Drip Pans (on somemodels)
  • Page 8: Power Outage

    cklek The clock must be set for the automaticoven timingfunctionsto work properly.The time of day cannotbe changed. d uringa TIME BAISEor CLEANcycle. mmer The timer is an alarmor minute timer only.The timerdoesnot controloven operations.The maximumsettingon the timeris 9 hours and 55 minutes. ‘lb ResetTimer Press TIMERONVOFF pad and then press INCREASEor...
  • Page 9 At both OFF and HI the control“clicks”intoposition,Youmayhear slight “clicking”soundsduringcooking,indicatingthe controlis keepingthe unit at the heat level or powerlevel you set. to set t he controls — Heat (hide ED-Used begin cookingor to bring water to a boil. Reduceheat settingafter water boils. MIHXUNIHBGH-(Setting halfwaybetweenHI and MED)Maintainsa fast boil on largeamountsof food.
  • Page 10 Werecommendthat youuse only a flat-bottomed wok.They are availableat your localretail store. Gumirlg should h? done on smface Rmit$ only, Pots that extendbeyondoneinch of surfaceunit’s drip pan are not recommendedfor most surface cooking.However,whencanningwith water-bathor pressurecanner,larger-diameter p ots may be used. This is becauseboilingwatertemperatures(even underpressure)are not harmfulto cookto~surfaces surroufidingthe surfaceunit.
  • Page 11 Tips 1. Use medium-or heavy-weightcookware. Aluminumcookwareconductsheat faster than other metals.Cast-ironand coatedcast-ironcookwareare slowto absorbheat, but generallycook evenlyat low to mediumheat settings.Steelpansmay cook unevenlyif notcombinedwithothermetals. Directions a nd Settings Food Cookware to start cooking Cereal Cornmeal,grits, Covered HI. In coveredpan bring oatmeal Saucepan waterto boil beforeadding cereal.
  • Page 12 Directions Complete Cooking LO.Coverskilletandcookuntil tender.Uncoverlast few minutes. MEDIUMHIGH.Cook,turning overas needed. LO.Coverandcookuntil tender. LO.Cookuntilforktender. (Watershouldboil slowly.)For vtxy!L”ge amounts,medium heatmaybe needed. 10to 15 Use smallsurfaceunit. Allow Cook2 to 3 minutesper side. MEDIUMHIGH.Cookuncovered untiltender.For largeamounts, HI maybe neededto keepwater at rollingboilthroughoutentire cockingtime.
  • Page 13 A (bottom),B, C and D (top). Shelfpositionsfor cookingfood are suggestedon Baking,Roasting and Broilingpages. 3. Readover informationand tips thatfollow. 4. Keepthis bookhandyso you can refer to it, especiallyduringthe first weeksof usingyour new range. “ smLvEs ml REMOWETHE from the oven,pulltowardyou,tilt frontendupwardandpullthern out. oven L ight The lightcomeson automatically when the ovendoor is opened.
  • Page 14 Youroven temperatureis controlledvery accuratelyusingan ovencontrol system.Werecommendthatyou operatethe rangefor a numberof weeks using the time givenon recipesas a guideto becomefamiliarwithyournew oven’sperformance.If you thinkan adjustmentis necessary,seeAdjusting Oven Temperaturesection. to set ‘ YimrRange Step 1: Positionthe shelfor shelvesin the oven.If cookingon two shelvesat the sametime, place shelveson alternate.
  • Page 15 7:00. Step 9: Removefood from the oven.Remember,even thoughoven shutsoff automaticaHy, foodscontinue cookingafter controlsare off. NOTE: The low temperaturezoneof this range (between150”F.and 200°F.)is availableto keep hot cookedfoods wm. Foodkept in the ovenlonger thantwo hours at these low temperaturesmay spoil.
  • Page 16 L Aluminumpansconductheat quickly.For mostconventional baking,light,shinyfinishesgive best resultsbecausetheyhelp preventoverbrowning. F or best results,we recommenddull bottomsurfacesfor cakepans and pie plates. Container Bred Biscuits(1/2-in.thick) ShinyCookieSheet Coffeecake ShinyMetalPan with satin-finish bottom Cornbreador mufilns Cast-Ironor GlassPan Gingerbread ShinyMetalPan with satin-finish bottom ShinyMetalMuffk Pan Muffins Popovers DeepGlassor CastIronCups Quickloafbread Metalor GlassLoafPans...
  • Page 17 Roastingis cookingby dry heat.Tendermeator poultrycan be roasteduncoveredin your oven. Roastingtemperatures,whichshouldbe low and steady,keep spatteringto a minimum.Whenroasting, it is not necessaryto sear,baste,coveror add water to yourmeat. Step 1: Checkweightof meat, and place,fat sideup, on roastingrack in a shallowpan. (Broilerpan with rack is a goodpan for this.)Linebroilerpan with aluminumfoil whenusingpan for marinating, cookingwith fruits,cookingheavilycuredmeats,or bastingfood duringcooking,Avoidspillingthese...
  • Page 18 Is it necessary to cheek with a meat doneness A. Checkingthe finishedinternal temperatureat the completionof cookingtime is recommended. Temperatures are shownin the RoastingGuide.For roastsover 8 lbs.,cookedat 300°F. w ithreduced time,checkwith thermometerat half-hourintervalsafterhalf the cookingtimehas passed. L Positionoven shelf at B for small-sizeroasts (3 to 7 lbs.) and at A for largerroasts.
  • Page 19 Broilingis cookingfoodby intenseradiantheatfrom the upperunit in the oven.Mostfish and tendercuts of meatcan be broiled.Followthese stepsto keep spatteringand smokingto a minimum. Step 1: If meat has fat or gristlenear edge,cut verticalslashesthroughboth about2 inchesapart. if desired,fat maybe trimmed,leavinglayerabout 1/8inch thick Step2: Placemeat on broilerrack in broilerpan. Alwaysuse rack so fat drips into broilerpan;...
  • Page 20 L Alwaysuse broilerpan and rack that comeswith youroven.It is designedto minimizesmokingand spatteringby trappingjuices in the shieldedlowerpart of the pan. 2. Oven door shouldbe opento the broil stop position for all foods. 3. For steaksand chops,slashfat evenlyaround outsideedgesof meat.TOslash,cut crosswisethrough outerfat surfacejust to the edge of the meat. Use tongsto turn meat over to preventpiercingmeat and losingjuices.
  • Page 21 clean Cyck? Quick Remimk?r: 1. Prepareoven for cleaning. 2. Closeoven door. 3. Press CLEANpad, 4. Press INCREASEor DECREASEpad to set clean time. The rangemust be completelycoolin orderto set the self-cleancycle. Step 1: Removethe broilerpan, broilerrack, all cookwareand any ahnninu~ foil from the oven—they cannotwithstandthe highcleaningtemperatures.
  • Page 22 After cycle Whenthecleancycleis finished, t heword“CLEAN” willgo outin thedisplay andthe.ovenwillbeginto cool.Whentheoventemperature has fallenbelow the lockingtemperature(about20-30minutesafierthe word “CLEAN” goesout at the end of the cleancycle),the word “LOCK”goesout and the doorcan be opened. start DelayStart is settingthe oventimerto startthe clean cycleautomaticallyat a latertime than the present timeof day.I?WHZ:Beforebeginning,make sure the ovenclock showsthe correcttime of day.
  • Page 23 and Answers Q. mny oven dock is Vwrkirlg 1Stiuself-dam oven? ‘my clockis not workingthen the entirecontrolis not working.If the clockis not set to the correct time of day you will notbe able to set a delayclean to end at a specifictime.
  • Page 24 ~Guidethe surfaceunit into place so it rests evenly. Q. Can I coverthe drip pans with foil? A. No, becauseusingfoil so closeto the receptacle couldcause shock,fire or damageto the range. See tiieCleaningGuidefor cleaningsuggestions. Pail Drip unit m ore than 1 inch.
  • Page 25 (continued) ownvent The ovenis ventedthroughan openingunderthe right rear surfaceunit.Nevercoverthe openingwith aluminumfoil or any othermaterial.This would preventthe oven ventfrom workingproperly. SWf%’MX! I&Illp WhmII changinga cooktopk_uq9do not touch the IX&3] a t the endsof the lanq3. The cooktoplightis easilyreplacedwitha fluorescent tubeof the samewattage.Beforechangingthe lamp, puHthe plugto the rangeor disconnectthe powerat the mainfhseor circuitbreakerpanel.
  • Page 26 Removethe Storage to mm Kick Palld under the Range The area under the range can be reachedeasily for cleaningby removingthe bottomdrawer(on some models).To remove,pull the drawerout all the way, tilt up the front and removeit. To replace,insertglides at the back of the drawerbeyondthe stop on range glides.Lift the drawerif necessaryto inserteasily.Let...
  • Page 27 OFF.Avoidgetting beforecompletely coded. cleaningmaterialson the coils.Wipeoff anycleaning NOTimmerseplug-in materialswitha damppapertowelbefore heatingthe unitsin anykindOfliquid. Cairod@ unit. Pull off knobs.Washgentlybut do not soak.Dryandreturncontrolsto range,making suretomatchflatareaontheknobandshaft. NIT USEsteel WOOi, To safelycleansurfaces:wash,rinse,andthenpolish abrasiv%ammoni~ acids witha drycloth. Orcommercial Oven c ieaners. INSIDEOF DOOR:CleanONLYthe doorlineroutside...
  • Page 28 If cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a min. of 5“ beyond the bottom of the cabinets.
  • Page 29 When movingthe range on this type of flooring, use care, and followthese simple and inexpensive instructions. The range should be installed on a 1/4 inch thick sheet of ply-wood(or similar material) as follows: when the floor coveting ends at the j’lwnto~tlw...
  • Page 30 Typicalinstallatim o fAnti-Tip bracket Attachment to Wall Bracket ScrewMust Enter W?/mdoriWeta/ The rangemustbe leveLLeveling feetare located at eachcorner ofthe base ofthe range.Remove the storagedraweror kickpanei (depending on yourmodel)andusingchannellocks,rotatethe levelimfeetin and out as reauiredto levelthe range.-(or instructionsonhhwto removeand replacethe storagedraweror the kickpanel,see the CleaningUnderthe Rangesectionin Care andCleaning.)On somemodels,there are plastic...
  • Page 31 ‘ n’dekso >. .= , -, —- *A~n&n~m ~Ovenventblocked 6ntopofrange. , *~~ge @Ip$otiectc@&re-being used.Ch&k-BakingGuidefbrcookware tips. ~Clock set incorrectly.. ~Con~o]s& inc<~fie~tly+ QJ S helf p@tion is -~ficorrect.- Check Bt@g9 Wasting and.Broiling G~ides, ‘ @ (XM@I$M1’knob not set at ~~o~~. Imm.4 : ‘...
  • Page 32 ImmRD?w OVEN ‘1’mf.E OR STOPTIME ~If the time displayflashes“F-” and a number,y“bu havefunctionerror codia ~ ‘T-” AND FLASH ON DISPLAY Press CLEARKX?F. Allowovento coolfor one homlIf the failurecoderepeats,, di~~~~ect~1 powerto the range.Call for servide. need Jheqhedl,M mom! Cmk?l-” Answer service cww.mer...
  • Page 33 Consumer %-vice will still be there after your warranty ex@-es. Pt.n-- chse a GE contract while your wa= rarity is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. TVitb. a rnuitiple- year contract, you’re assured of fiture service at today’s prices.
  • Page 34: Warranty

    WARRANTY as yoursalesslip or cancelledcheckto establishwarrantyperiod. yearfrom dateof original purchase,we wili provide,free of charge,park andservicelabor in your hometo repairor replace any part d the range that fails becauseof a manufacturing defect. oServicetripsto your hometo teachyou howto usethe product. Readyour Care...

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