GE JBPBO Use And Care & Installation Manual

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Electric Ran#e with Convection Oven

Safety

Instructions

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4- 7

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Anti-Tip Device .................................4, 44, 53

Operating

Instructions,

Tips

Aluminum

Foil .....6, 31, 34, 39, 41,47,

Child Lock-Out ..............................................20

Clock and Timer .................................... 19, 20

Convection

Cooking ............................23-29

Baking ......................................................... 24

Roasting ..............................................27-29

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Special Roasting

Rack

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Timed Baking .....................................25, 26

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Features ........................................................8, 9

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Oven ..........................................21,22,

29-43

Baking ..................................................29-31

Broiling ................................................38-40

Control Panel and Settings

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Roasting ..............................................34-37

Self-Cleaning

Instructions

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Timed Baking .....................................32, 33

Power Outage ............................................... 19

Surface Cooking ................................... 10-17

Canning Tips .............................................. 12

Coil Surface Units ..................... 10, 12-15

Cooktop Comparison

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Cookware

Tips ................................... 14-16

Halogen/Radiant

Surface Cleaning

.... 17

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.... Halogen/Radiant

Surface Units ...10-17

GEAppliances

Problem

Solver

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54-56

Thermostat

Adjustment-

Do/t Yourse/lt ............................................ 33

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Page 1 Electric Ran#e with Convection Oven Problem Solver ....... 54-56 Safety Instructions ....4- 7 Thermostat Adjustment- ........Anti-Tip Device .........4, 44, 53 Do/t Yourse/lt ..........33 More questions ?...call GEAnswer Center® 800,828,2000 Operating Instructions, Tips Aluminum Foil ..6, 31, 34, 39, 41,47, Child Lock-Out ..........20 Care and Cleaning ....
Page 2 The control lock-out feature prevents children from that by choosing GE, you have made a wise investment turning on the oven without your permission. that will provide years of enjoyment. With this range you Clean Well _' Cooktop...
Page 3 If you don't understand something your range. Before sending in this or need more help, call: card, please write these numbers Check the Problem Solver in the GE Answer Center here: back of this guide. It lists causes of 800.626.2000 minor operating...
Page 4: Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE • The California Safe Drinking Water All ranges can tip and inj ury could and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the result. To prevent accidental tipping Governor of California to publish a list of of the range, attach it to the wall and substances known to the state to cause birth floor by installing the Anti-Tip device...
Page 5 Oven • Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range. • Stand away from the range when opening the • For your safety, never use your appliance oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can warming or heating the room.
Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS tcontinued) Surface Cooking Units • Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge (Electric Coil models only) or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface unit. be careful to avoid steam bums. • Use proper pan size--Select cookware having flat bottoms •...
Page 7 Halogen/Radiant Surface Units • When flaming foods are under the hood. turn (on some models ) the fan off. The fan. if operating, may spread the flame. • Use proper pan size--Select fl ..• Foods for frying should be as dry as possible k'_._-_, coo ware av ng...
Page 8 FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Not all features are on all models. Appearance may vary. JBP90 Broiler pan and grid JBP95 JBP80 Rods :-\l Electric coil models have lift-up cooktops for easier cleaning.
Page 9 Explained Explained Feature Index _ on page Feature Index * on page 1 Storage Drawer or Kick Panel 4, 46 21 Oven Shelf Supports 22, 24, Shelf positions for cooking are 34, 40 2 Anti-Tip Device 4, 44, suggested in the Baking, Roasting 49, 51 and Broiling...
Page 10 HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE? Your new cooktop has either electric coil surt:ace units The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and or a halogen/radiant glass cooktop. If you are used to cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or cooking with gas burners or other types of electric surface unit you have.
Page 11 General Information About Halogen/Radiant Surface Units The halogen/radiant cooktop features heating units Sliding aluminum cookware across the glass may beneath a smooth glass surface. The surface units are leave metal marks. These metal marks will appear as shown by outlines on the glass.
Page 12 HOME CANNING TIPS HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER Canning should be done on the surface units only. CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of the surface unit FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER are not recommended tbr most surface cooking.
Page 13 SURFACE CONTROLS At both OFF and HI the control "clicks" into position. Switching heats to higher settings always shows a You may hear slight "clicking" sounds during cooking, quicker change than switching to lower settings. indicating the control is keeping the unit at the heat level or power level you set.
Page 14 SURFACE CONTROLS (continued) Dual Surface Unit Switch (Glass Cooktops Only) The right front surthce unit has 2 cooking sizes to select from so you can match the size of the unit to the size of the cookware are using. To use the large (9 inch) surface unit, push in the right portion of the COIL SIZE switch next to the control knob.
Page 15 Wok Cooking Do not use woks that have We recommend that you use only a fiat-bottomed support rings. Use of these wok. They are available types of woks, with or without at your local retail store. the ring in place, can be dangerous.
Page 16 COOKWARE TIPS SURFACE (Glass Cooktop models only--continued) How to Check Pan Performance Use of correct cookware can affect the cooking performance and cleaning of your cooktop. The correct cookware reduces the temperature the cooktop surface and minimizes the chance of spillovers burning onto the cooktop.
Page 17 HALOGEN/RADIANT SURFACE CLEANING (on some models) Glass Cooktop Cleaning Cleaning of glass cooktops is different from cleaning SPECIAL CARE: Sugary spillovers (such as jellies, standard porcelain finish. To maintain and protect the fudge, candy syrups) or melted plastics can cause surface of your new glass cooktop tbllow these basic steps.
Page 18 FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL BAKE-_ CONV. ,,0I fc0,v. BROIL | 1. BAKE. Press this pad to select the bake function. 10. BROIL. Press this pad to select the broil function. 11. CONV. ROAST. Press this pad to select roasting 2.
Page 19 OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER Clock To Set the Clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions 1. Press the CLOCK pad. work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a Timed 2. Press the + or - pad to set the Baking or CLEAN cycle.
Page 20 OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER (continued) INCREASE (+) and DECREASE (-) Pad Speed You can change the speed of the + and - pads. While the oven is offand the time of day shows in the display, press and hold the + and - pads and the TIMER ON/OFF pad at the same time for about 2 or 3 seconds.
Page 21 USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven 1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand how to set them properly. Read over the directions for the Oven Controls so you understand to use them. 2. Check the oven interior. Look at the shelves. Take a practice run at removing and replacing...
Page 22 USING YOUR OVEN (continued) Oven Shelves Bump The shelves are designed with stop-locks so that when placed correctly on the shelf supports, they will stop before coming completely out from the oven, and will not tilt when removing food from or placing food on them.
Page 23: Convection Cooking
CONVECTION COOKING What is Convection? In a convection You can use your favorite recipes in the convection oven. Recipe conversion is as easy as 1, 2, 3. oven, a _afl ° 7" _ circulates hot air 1. When roasting, reduce normal roasting time by 25%. over, under and 2.
Page 24 CONVECTION BAKING Adapting Recipes For Convection Baking As a general rule, reduce the temperature by 25°F. Use pan size recommended in the recipe. for convection baking. For more specific instructions, Some package instructions for frozen casseroles follow the guidelines in the Convection Cookbook.
Page 25 TIMED CONVECTION BAKING How to Convection Time Bake Do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed convection baking. The latch is used for self- pad. Press the + or - pad until correct time To set the clock, first press the CLOCK cleaning only.
Page 26 How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Convection Bake Quick Reminder prompts you to set the Stop Time you ress the STOP TIME pad. The display want. It also shows the earliest Stop 1. Press the CONM BAKE pad. Time you can set.
Page 27: Special Roasting Rack
CONVECTION ROASTING Meats cooked in a convection oven are dark brown The special roasting rack and pan allow heated air to circulate over and under the meat. This allows the on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. In meat to brown on all sides.
Page 28 CONVECTION ROASTING (continued) How to Set Your Oven for Convection Roasting When Using the Temperature Probe NOTE: For best results when roasting large turkeys and roasts, we recommend using the probe included reaches the number you have set, the in the convection oven.
Page 29 CONVECTION ROASTING GUIDE Meats Minutes/Lb. Oven Temperature (°E) Internal Temperature (°F.) Beef Rib, Boneless Rib, Rare 20 24 325 ° 140°€ Top Sirloin (3 to 5 lbs.) Medium 24 28 325 ° 160 ° Well 28 32 325 ° 170 ° Beef Tenderloin Rare 325 °...
Page 30 REGULAR BAKING (continued) Oven Shelves Arrange the oven Type of Food Shelf Position shelf or shelves in the desired locations Angel food cake while the oven is Biscuits or muffins B or C cool. The correct shelf position Cookies or cupcakes B or C depends on the kind of food and the...
Page 31 Baking Guides When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for the best baking results. Cookies When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur.
Page 32 REGULAR TIMED BAKING to Time Bake Do not lock the oven door with the latch during regular timed baking. The latch is used for self- pad. Press the + or - pad until correct time To set the clock, first press the CLOCK cleaning only.
Page 33 How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop 5. Press the STOP TIME pad. The display prompts you Quick Reminder: to set the Stop Time you want. It also shows the 1. Press the BAKE pad. earliest Stop Time you can set. In this example, "5:00"...
Page 34 REGULAR ROASTING Do not lock the latch during regular roasting. Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing, The latch is used for self-cleaning only. after being removed from the oven. Standing time recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes. This Roasting is cooking by dry heat.
Page 35 REGULAR ROASTING WITH THE PROBE See the Regular Roasting Guide. Correct Placement of the Temperature Probe A temperature probe has been provided for use in your Use the handles of the probe and plug when new oven. This probe is designed to withstand high inserting...
Page 36 REGULAR ROASTING WITH THE PROBE (continued) How to Set the Oven When Using the Temperature Probe The display will flash "PROBE" and the oven control will signal if the probe is inserted into reaches the number you have set, the the outlet, but the oven is not programmed 7.
Page 37 REGULAR ROASTING Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook a meat thermometer? roast or poultry? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the A.
Page 38 BROILING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during Turn the tbod only broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. once during broiling. Time the foods for the Broiling is cooking t_od by intense radiant heat first side according to the from the upper broil element in the oven.
Page 39 Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum toil to line your broiler pan and broiler grid. However, you must mold the foil tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid. Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining to the broiler pan.
Page 40 BROILING GUIDE • Always use a broiler pan and rack. They are • When arranging tbod on the pan, do not let fatty designed to minimize smoking and spattering edges hang over the sides because the dripping will soil the oven. trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan.
Page 41 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN Normal Cleaning Time: 3 hours Clean spatters or spills on the oven front frame, Quick Reminder: and the oven door outside the gasket with a 1. Latch the door. dampened cloth. The oven front ti'ame and the oven door outside the gasket do not get cleaned by 2.
Page 42 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Quick Reminder: 3. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad. 1. Latch the oven door. 2. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad. desired Clean Time is displayed. 3. Press the + or - pad until the desired 4.
Page 43 How to Delay Start of Cleaning 5. Press the STOP TIME pad. The earliest Stop Time Quick Reminder: will be the Clean Time selected plus the time of 1. Latch the oven door. day. For example: If the Clean Time is 3 hours and the time of day is 6:00, the Stop Time that appears in 2.
Page 44: Anti-Tip Device
CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure sate and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRIC POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE RANGE.
Page 45: Oven Light
Li_Off Oven Door The oven door is removable, • Do not mb or clean the door gasket--the fiberglass but it is heavy. You may need help material of the gasket has an extremely removing and replacing the door. resistance to abrasion. An intact and well-fitting Do not lift the door by the handle.
Page 46 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Probe The temperature probe may be cleaned with soap and water or a soap-filled scouring pad. Cool the temperature probe before cleaning. Scour stubborn spots with a soap-filled scouring pad, rinse and dry. Do not immerse the temperature probe in water.
Page 47 Painted Surfaces Glass Window Metal Parts To clean the outside of the oven Painted surfaces include the sides, Do not use steel wool, abrasives, ammonia or commercial oven control panel and drawer front. window, use a glass cleaner. Rinse Clean these with soap and water cleaners.
Page 48 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Lift-Up Cooktop (Electric Coil Models) Some models have a cooktop that can be lifted up for easier cleaning. To make cleaning easier, the entire cooktop may be lifted up and supported in the up position. Be sure all surface units are turned off before raising the cooktop.
Page 49 IN STALLATIONINSTRUCililONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN STEP1 Read these instructions completely PREPARETHE OPENING and carefully. 11/_"spacing is recommended from the range IMPORTANT: Save these instructions adjacent vertical walls above cooktop surface. the local electrical inspector's use. Allow 30" minimum clearance between surface IMPORTANT: OBSERVE...
Page 50: Flooring Under The Range
PREPARE THE OPENING (continued) BEFORE Flooring Under the Range KNOCKOUT RING Your range, like many other household BRACKET items, is heavy settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting. When moving the range on this type of flooring, it should be installed on a 1/4...
Page 51 STEP5 STEP 4 3 WIRE POWER CORD INSTALLATION 4 WIRE POWER CORD INSTALLATION Remove the 3 wire terminal screws from A. Remove the 3 screws from the connector the connector block. Insert screws through block. each power cord terminal ring and into the B.
Page 52 STEP6 STEP7 3 WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION 4 WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION Remove the 3 screws from the connector Remove the 3 screws from the connector block. block. Insert bare wires between the connector Remove the grounding strap from the connector block terminals and movable nuts.
Page 53: Leveling
STEP 8 STEP 9 ANTI-TIP BRACKET INSTALLATION LEVELING THE RANGE The range must be level. Leveling feet are located AN ANTI-TIP bracket is supplied with instructions for installation in a variety of locations. at each corner of the base of the range. Remove instructions include a template, a parts...
Page 54 QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE "F-AND A NUMBER" • If the time display flashes "F-and a number", you have function error code. FLASH 1N THE DISPLAY If a function error code appears during the self-cleaning cycle, check the oven door latch.
Page 55 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN DOOR , Press the CLEAR!OFF pad, A!!ow the range to cool to roonl temperature ACC1DENTALLYLOCKED and reset the controls. DURING COOKING OVEN DOOR WILL • The oven must cool be!ow the locking temperature. NOT UNLOCK OVEN DOOR IS CROOKED •...
Page 56 Cleaning section. PLASTIC MELTED THE SUREACE FREQUENT CYCLING • Incorrect cookware used. Use only fiat cookware to minimize cycling. OFF AND ON OF SURFACE UNITS If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center "_ 800.626.2000 consumer information service...
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Page 59: Consumer Services
WCll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need infbrrnation or assistance fiom GE, wgll be there. All you have to do is call-toll-fiee! GEAnswer Center ® 800.626.2000 _,¥hatever your question about ..
Page 60 Should your appliance need • Cracking of the rubber seal service, during warranty period between the glass cooktop and or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES the porcelain edge (800-432-2737). WHAT IS NOT COVERED • Service trips to your home to • Damage to the glass cooktop teach you how to use the product.

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