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GE JCBS55 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

GE JCBS55 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Safety Instructions
. . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Operating Instructions
Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Convenience Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-12
Broiling Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Temperature Conversions . . . . . . . .11
Thermostat Adjustment-
Do It Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
. . . . . . . . . 16-21
. . . . . . . . 26-29
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Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . 33, 34
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
# ______________
Model
# ______________
Serial
You can find them on a label
behind the storage drawer
on the range frame.
. . . . . 22-25
Owner's Manual and
Installation Instructions
JCBS55
29-5521 12-05 JR

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Operating Instructions Clock and Timer ....13 JCBS55 Convenience Outlet ... . .11 Oven ..... . .10–12 Broiling Guide .

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. WARNING ANTI-TIP DEVICE All ranges can tip and injury could result.
  • Page 3 www.GEAppliances.ca SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not operate the oven or cooktop controls if the glass is broken. Food splatter or cleaning solution may penetrate a broken control panel or cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately should your glass control panel or cooktop become broken. Do not leave children alone—children should turning the oven off or by using a multi- not be left alone or unattended in an area...

  • Page 4: Radiant Surface Units

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! RADIANT SURFACE UNITS Use proper pan size—select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
  • Page 5 About the radiant surface units. www.GEAppliances.ca NOTE: Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. About the Radiant Surface Units SURFACE The radiant cooktop features heating NOTE: On models with light-colored glass COOKING units beneath a smooth glass surface. cooktops, it is normal for the cooking zones to change color when hot or cooling down.
  • Page 6 About the radiant surface units. The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops. Stainless Steel: Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron: recommended recommended As long as the cookware is covered completely with porcelain enamel, this Aluminum: cookware is recommended.
  • Page 7 www.GEAppliances.ca How to Set Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want. At both OFF and MAX the control clicks into position. You may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking, indicating the control is keeping the power level you set. A HOT surface indicator light, on Be sure you turn the control knob to the cooktop, will glow when any radiant...

  • Page 8: Clock And Timer

    Using the oven controls. (on some models) Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings BAKE Pad CLOCK Pad Touch this pad to select the bake function. To set the clock, press this pad twice and then press the + and –...

  • Page 9: Convenience Outlet

    www.GEAppliances.ca Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings Temperature Conversions Fahrenheit° 140 150 170 200 250 275 300 325 350 375 400 425 450 475 500 525 550 Celsius° 95 120 135 150 160 175 190 205 220 230 245 260 275 290 Convenience Outlet (on some models) The 120V convenience outlet located on the top...

  • Page 10: Using The Oven

    Using the oven. To avoid possible burns, place the racks in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin… The racks have stops, so that when placed CAUTION: When you are using a correctly on the supports, they will stop rack in the lowest position (A), you will need to before coming completely out, and will use caution when pulling the rack out.
  • Page 11 www.GEAppliances.ca Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line a Do not use aluminum foil on the bottom of the oven. broiler pan and broiler grid. However, Never entirely cover a rack with you must mold the foil tightly to the grid aluminum foil.

  • Page 12: Broiling Guide

    Using the oven. Broiling Guide The size, weight, thickness, Quantity and/ Rack* First Side Second Side starting temperature Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments and your preference of Ground Beef 454 g (1 lb.) (4 patties) 7–10 Space evenly.

  • Page 13: Using The Clock And Timer

    Using the clock and timer. www.GEAppliances.ca Not all features are on all models. To Set the Clock Touch the CLOCK pad twice. To check the time of day when the display is showing other information, simply touch the Touch the + or – pads. CLOCK pad.

  • Page 14: Special Features

    Special features of your oven control. Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. 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 15: Sabbath Feature

    Using the Sabbath Feature. (on some models) (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) www.GEAppliances.ca The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling. NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed.

  • Page 16: Care And Cleaning

    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 re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.

  • Page 17: Cleaning The Oven Door

    www.GEAppliances.ca Cleaning the Oven Door To clean the inside of the door: To clean the outside of the door: Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavy spattering or spillovers may top, sides and front of the oven door.

  • Page 18: Care And Cleaning

    Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Light Replacement CAUTION: Replace bulb with a 40-watt Before replacing your oven appliance bulb. light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the To replace the cover: range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Place it into groove of the light Be sure to let the light cover and bulb receptacle.
  • Page 19 www.GEAppliances.ca Lift-Off Oven Door The door is very heavy. Be careful when To replace the door: removing and lifting the door. Firmly grasp Bottom Hinge arm Do not lift the door by the handle. both sides of edge of slot the door at To remove the door: Hinge lock...

  • Page 20: Cleaning The Glass Cooktop

    Cleaning the glass cooktop. Normal Daily Use Cleaning ONLY use Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on Shake the cleaning cream well. Apply a few drops of Ceramic the glass cooktop. Other types of cleaners Cooktop Cleaner directly to the may not be as effective. cooktop.
  • Page 21 www.GEAppliances.ca Metal Marks and Scratches Be careful not to slide pots and pans If pots with a thin overlay of across your cooktop. It will leave aluminum or copper are allowed metal markings on the cooktop to boil dry, the overlay may leave surface.

  • Page 22: Installation Instructions

    Installation Free-Standing Instructions Electric Ranges Questions? Call 1.800.361.3400 or Visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN FOR YOUR SAFETY: Read these instructions completely and To reduce the risk of burns or fire when reaching carefully. over hot surface elements, cabinet storage space above the cooktop should be avoided.

  • Page 23: Prepare To Install The Range

    Installation Instructions PREPARE TO INSTALL THE RANGE TOOLS YOU WILL NEED MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED Drill with 1/8” Bit Safety Glasses Lag Bolts Anchor Sleeves (For Anti-Tip Bracket Mounted on Concrete Floors Only) Adjustable Wrench Tape Measure PARTS INCLUDED Phillips Screwdriver Pencil Anti-Tip Bracket Kit Flat-blade...

  • Page 24: Install The Range

    Installation Instructions INSTALL THE RANGE ANTI-TIP DEVICE INSTALLATION LEVEL THE RANGE An Anti-Tip bracket is supplied with instructions Install the oven racks in the oven for installation in a variety of locations. The and position the range where it will instructions include all necessary information be installed.
  • Page 25 Installation Instructions FINAL INSTALLATION OPERATION CHECKLIST CHECKLIST • Turn on one of the surface units to observe that the element glows within 60 seconds. • Check to make sure the circuit breaker is Turn the unit off when glow is detected. closed (RESET) or the circuit fuses are If the glow is not detected within the time replaced.

  • Page 26: 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 What To Do Surface units will not • Use pans which are flat and match the diameter of Improper cookware maintain a rolling boil being used.
  • Page 27 www.GEAppliances.ca Problem Possible Causes What To Do Food does not bake • See the Using the oven section. Oven controls improperly set. or roast properly • See the Using the oven section. Rack position is incorrect or the rack is not level. •...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Oven temperature too • See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! Oven thermostat hot or too cold needs adjustment. section. Oven will not work • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, Plug on range is not completely inserted in properly grounded outlet.
  • Page 29 www.GEAppliances.ca Problem Possible Causes What To Do Display flashes “bAd” • Contact installer or electrician to correct miswire. The installed connection then “linE” with a from the house to the unit loud tone is miswired. Display goes blank • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.

  • Page 30: Accessories

    Accessories. Looking For Something More? To inquire about purchasing a part or an accessory for your appliance, call our National Parts Center at 1.800.661.1616. Oven Racks Broiler Pan Oven Elements Light Bulbs Knobs Cleaner Cleaning Pads Scraper...
  • Page 31 Notes.
  • Page 32 Notes.
  • Page 33 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 35 Electric Range Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Staple your receipt here. Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. Proof of the original purchase To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us date is needed to obtain service at www.geappliances.ca, or call 1.800.361.3400.

  • Page 36: Consumer Support

    1.800.661.1616. Contact Us www.GEAppliances.ca 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: Camco, Inc. 1 Factory Lane Moncton, New Brunswick...
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