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Anti-Tip Device ..........,..............3, 25,30,32
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil ....,..,..................5, 15, 18-20
Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Features .......................................................6, 7
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-25
Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-16
Broiling ................................................2O, 21
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Control Settings ................................l 1, 12
Roasting ...,..........................................1 8, 19
Self-Cleaning instructions..............22-25
Timed Baking ....................................1 6, 17
Power Outage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Surface Cooking .....,.............,.................8-1 O
Canning Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control Settings .....................................8, 9
Cookware Tips .....................................9, 10
Surface Light................................................9
Care and Cleaning ...................25-29
Surface Light ................................................2 7
Door Removal ...............................................28
Oven Light .....................................................28
Self-Cleaning Instructions .................22 -25
Surface Units ...........,....................................26
GE Appliances
Self-Cleaning Electric Range
Problem Solver.......................33,
Thermostat Adjustment–
Do It Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........17
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000
Anti-Tip Device ..,..................................30, 32
Flooring Under the Range .........................3 1
Leveling ..........................................................32
Consumer Services
Appliance Registration .................................2
Important Phone Numbers .......................35
Model and Serial Location ...........................2
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,.............Back Cover
Models: JBP55
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- Page 1 Do It Yourself ........17 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 lnstallation...3O.32 Anti-Tip Device ..,...30, 32...
- Page 2 Louisville, KY 40225 Write down the model and serial numbers. You’ll find them on a label behind the range door or behind the storage drawer. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your range.
- Page 3 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 4 (continued) Oven Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face an~or eyes. Do not heat unopened food containers.
- Page 5 Be sure the drip pans and vent duct are not covered and are in place. Their absence during cooking could damage range parts and wiring. Do not use aluminum foil to line drip pans or anywhere in the oven except as described in this guide.
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Page 6: Features Of Your Range
FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE --6’ (appearance may vary) JBP55 JBP56 JBP58 Not all features on all models. — ,&j@2 , Qjt’-- /- ~G>Y’ +Support Rods \“ /’ ~ ~ Ü ‹ ““: Drip Wells Some models have lift-up cooktops for easier cleaning. - Page 7 13 Surface Units. Drip Pans 14 Cooktop / Lift-Up Cooktop (on some models) 15 Model and Serial Number Location Located behind the range door or behind the storage drawer. 16 Oven Interior Light Comes on automatically when door is opened.
- Page 8 HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE Your new cooktop has electric coil surface units. If you are used to cooking with gas burners or other types of electric cooktops, you will notice some differences when you use electric coils. Description ~pe of Cooktop Electric Coil Flattened metal tubing containing...
- Page 9 Cooking Guide Using Heat Settings HI—Used to begin cooking or to bring water to a boil. Reduce heat setting after water boils. Medium High—(Setting halfway between HI and on large amounts of food. MED) Maintains a fast boil MED—Saut& and brown; keeps food at a medium boil or simmer.
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Page 10: Deep Fat Frying
Observe the Following Points in Canning 1. Be sure the canner fits over the center of the surface unit. If your range or its location does not allow the canner to be centered on the surface unit, use smaller diameter pots for good canning results. - Page 11 Make sure handle is to the right as far as it will go. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for one hour. If function error code repeats, disconnect power to the range and call for service. BROIL BAKE...
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Page 12: To Cancel The Timer
OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK Am T~ER Clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a Timed Baking or Self-Cleaning cycle. Timer The timer is a minute timer only. The timer does not control oven operations. -
Page 13: Before Using Your Oven
3. Read over the information and tips that follow. 4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range. To remove the that shelves from the... -
Page 14: Oven Shelves
Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an oven control system. We recommend that you operate the range for a number of weeks using the time given on recipes as a guide to become familiar with your new oven’s performance. -
Page 15: Pan Placement
Baking Pans Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur. Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies. Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting in a lighter, more delicate browning. - Page 16 Don’t Peek Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes provide minimum and maximum baking times such as “bake 30-40 minutes.” How to Time Bake Do not lock the oven door with the latch during Timed Baking.
- Page 17 How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Quick Reminder: 1. Press the BAKE pad. 2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to select the oven temperature. 3. Press the COOK TIME pad. 4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the length of Cooking Time.
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Page 18: Use Of Aluminum Foil
Do not lock the oven door with the latch during roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum. - Page 19 Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the completion of cooking time is recommended. Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide. For roasts over 8 Ibs., check with thermometer at half-hour intervals after half the cooking time has passed.
- Page 20 Q. Why are my meats not turning out as brown as they should? A. In some areas, the power (voltage) to the range may be low. In these cases, preheat the broil element for 10 minutes before placing the broiler pan with the food in the oven.
- Page 21 Always use a broiler pan and grid. They are designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan. The oven door should be open to the broil stop position. If desired, marinate meats or chicken before broiling, or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only.
- Page 22 3. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the Clean Time. Before a Clean Cycle The range must be completely cool in order to set the self-clean cycle. You may have to allow the oven to cool before you can slide the door latch.
- Page 23 How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Quick Reminder: 1. Latch the door. 2. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad. 3. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the Clean Time. If the oven is too hot and you start to set a clean cycle, the word “OFF”...
- Page 24 OPEWT~G THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning Quick Reminder: 1. Latch the door. 2. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad, 3. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until desired Clean Time appears. 4. Press the STOP TIME pad. 5.
- Page 25 Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause a strong odor when cleaning. CAm AND C Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient find satisfactory service. F these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance.
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Page 26: Surface Units And Drip Pans
Clean the area under the drip pans often. Drip Pan Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch on fire. Do not cover the drip pans with foil. Using foil so close to the receptacle could cause shock, fire or damage to the range. -
Page 27: Control Panel And Knobs
The cooktop light is easily replaced with a fluorescent tube of the same wattage. Before changing the light, pull the plug to the range or disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. To remove: Lift the light cover by pulling the bottom edge toward you and then up. -
Page 28: Oven Light Replacement
Oven Light Replacement CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electri; power for your range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely before removing or replacing them. -
Page 29: Broiler Pan And Grid
How to Remove the Storage Drawer or Kick Panel to Clean Under the Range The area under the range can be reached easily for cleaning by removing the bottom drawer (on some models). - Page 30 H the electric service provided does not meet the above specifications, it is recommended that a licensed electrician install an approved outlet. Because range terminals are not accessible after range is in position, flexible service conduit or cord must be used. STEP 1 PREPARE THE OPENING lti”...
- Page 31 The range should be installed on a 1/4 inch thick sheet of plywood (or similar material) as follows: When the floor covering ends at the front of the...
- Page 32 STEP 7 LEVELING THE RANGE range must be level. Leveling feet are located at each corner of the base of the range. Remove the storage drawer or kick panel (depending on your model) and using channel locks, rotate the leveling feet in and out as required to level the range.
- Page 33 Call for service. OVEN WILL Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. NOT WORK The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.
- Page 34 800.626.2000 consumer information service (continued) Oven temperature is too high to set self-clean operation. Allow the range to cool to room temperature and reset the controls. Door latch handle not moved all the way to the right. Press the CLEAWOFF pad. Allow the range to cool to room temperature and reset the controls.
- Page 35 We’ll Be There With the purchase ofyour new GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need information or assistance from GE, w~ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! In-Home Repair Sewice 80MEXARES(80M32-2737) consumer service professional will provide expert. repair service, A GE;...
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Page 36: What Is Not Covered
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 This book is printed on recycled paper.