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GE JSP68 Use And Care & Installation Manual

Electric slide-in modular range

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I Use and Care &Installation Guide I
Electric S/ide-inModu/ar Range
Safety
Instructions
.................... 4 6
Anti-Tip Device ........................................
4,47
Operating
Instructions,
Tips
Aluminum
Foil ..................................
6, 30,34
Clock
and Timer
...................................
26, 27
Features
.......................................................
8.9
Oven ........................................................
27-35
Baking
.................................................
283
1
Broiling,
Broiling
Guide
...................
34, 35
ControlSettings
.......................................
27
Light;
Bulb
Replacement
................ 22,45
Roasting,
Roasting
Guide ............... 32, 33
Self-Cleaning
Instructions
.............. 36 -39
Shelves
.......................................................
28
Surface
Module
Cooking
...................
10-25
CanningTips
.............................................
25
C0ntrol S ettings.......................................
10
Cooktop
Comparison
10
GriddleAccessory
............................
22, 24
GrillModule . ......................................
19-21
Modules
and Accessories
........................
3
ModuleCover.
.............................................
3
Coil Surface
Unit
Module
............... 11 -13
Radiant
Module
...............
16-19
Solid
Disk
Module
........
13--16
Problem
Solver
....................... 48-50
Thermostat
Adjustment
Do It )_trse!f ..................................
31
More questions
?...call
GE Answer Center®800.626.2000
Care
and Cleaning
.................. 40-47
DoorRemoval
..............................................
45
Grease Jars
...................................................
44
GriddleAccessory
.......................................
43
Grill Module
...................................................
43
Coil Surface
Unit Module
..........................
40
Radiant
Module ...........................................
42
Solid Disk Module
.......................................
41
VentSystem
..........................................
44, 46
Preparation .......................................... 7
Anti-Tip
Device ........................................
4, 47
Flooring
Under
the Range ............................
7
Leveling
............................................................
7
Consumer
Services
..................
5 t
Appliance
Registration
.................................
2
Important
Phone
Numbers
.......................
5 1
Model and Serial
Number
Location
.......... 2
Removal
of Packaging
Tape ........................ 2
Warranty
........................................
Back Cover
GE Appliances
Mode_:
JSP68 JSP69
I64D2966P069

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  • Page 1 Solver ....... 48-50 Safety Instructions ....4 6 Thermostat Adjustment Anti-Tip Device ........4,47 Do It )_trse!f ........More questions ?...call GE Answer Center®800.626.2000 Operating Instructions, Tips Aluminum Foil ........6, 30,34 Clock and Timer ........26, 27 Care and Cleaning ....
  • Page 2 It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself. Accessories To add versatility to your modular range, accessories are available at extra cost from your GE Appliance dealer. See the Modules and Accessories section. IF YOU NEED SERVICE...
  • Page 3 If you need assistance in and easily. Each module has all electrical plug which finding your nearest GE dealer, contact the GE Answer Center _'_ at 800.626.2000. fits into a receptacle in the side of the well nearest the center of the cooktop.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE WARNING-All ranges I can tip and injury could result. .The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic To prevent accidental tipping Enforcement Act requires the Governor the range from abnormal usage, California to publish a list of substances...
  • Page 5 DO NOT STOREORUSE COMBUSTIBLE .When cooking pork, follow the directions MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER exactly and always cook the meat to an internal FLAMMABLE VAPORSAND LIQUIDSIN temperature of at least 170°F. This assures that, THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER in the remote possibility that trichina maybe...
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) .Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, Self-Cleaning Oven earthenware or other glazed containers ° Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door suitable for cooktop service; others may break gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be because of the sudden change in temperature taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
  • Page 7 .If a combination of oils or fats will be used .Avoid scratching the glass cooktop surface. The cooktop can be scratched with items such in frying, stir together before heating, or as fats as sharp instruments, or rings or other jewel W melt slowly.
  • Page 8 FEATURES YOUR MODULAR GRILL/GRIDDLE RANGE See the Modules and Accessories section for a listing of modules available. Cooktop Oven Oven Lower Compartment...
  • Page 9 Explained Explained Features Index on page Features Index on page Modules Cooktop (continued) 1 Coil Surface Unit Module 3, 11-13,25,40 14 Set Knob Lets you set the oven 26,34 6, 13,40 2 l-Piece Drip Pans temperature, clock, timer, self- clean and HI or LO Broil. 3 Coil Plug-In Surface Units 6, 13,40...
  • Page 10 HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE? The following chart will help you to understand Your new modular cooktop may have several types of cooking surface units. You will notice differences among the various cooking surface units and how they differ from others you may have used some differences when you use each one.
  • Page 11 Cooking Guide for 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 MED) Maintains a tast boil on large amounts of food. MED--Saute and brown;...
  • Page 12 COIL SURFACE UNIT MODULE (continued) How to Remove the Module Be sure the entire module surf:ace is cool before 1. Lift the finger tab at the outside edge of the module until the module base clears the cooktop opening, attempting to remove the module.
  • Page 13 Coil Surface Unit Module Questions and Answers Q. May I can foods and preserves on my coil Q. Why am I not getting the heat I need from nay surface units? surface units even though I have the controls on the correct heat setting? A.
  • Page 14 SOLID DISK MODULE (continued) Before Using Your Solid Disk Module for the First Time There will be some smoke and odor; this is normal. The top working surface of solid disk surface units have a protective coating which nmst be hardened Heating of' the surface unit willchange the stainless steel smface unit trim rings to a gold color.
  • Page 15 How to Check Pan Performance on a Solid Disk Surface Unit Use of correct cookware can affect the cooking performance and cleaning of your cooktop. The correct cookware reduces the temperature of the cooktop surface and minimizes the chance of Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or warped spiliovers burning...
  • Page 16 SOLID DISK MODULE (continued) Solid Disk Questions and Answers Q. May I can foods and preserves on my solid Q. Why am I overcooking my food with the new disk surface units? solid disk surface units? A. Yes, but only use cookware designed for canning A.
  • Page 17 How to Remove the Module Be sure the entire module surt:ace is cool before 1. Lift the finger tab at the omside edge of the module attempting to remove the module. The glass surface until the module base clears the cooktop opening. of the module will retain heat after the coutrols have 2.
  • Page 18 MODULE RADIANT (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 of the cooktop surface aim minimizes the chance of Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or warped bottoms spillovers burning onto the cooktop.
  • Page 19 Wok Cooking Deep Fat Frying not overfill cookware with/:at that may spill over We recommend that you use when adding food. Frosty foods bubble vigorously. only a flat-bottomed wok. Watch food frying at high tenlperatures. Keep the They are available at your local retail store.
  • Page 20 GRILL MODULE (continued) NOTE: It is recommended that you have a dry chemical, foam or Haloll type fire extinguisher where you can easily reach it in case of a cooking fire. NEVER USE WATER ON A GREASE FIRE as it is likely 10 spread the flames.
  • Page 21 Turn over after half of cooking time Medium X--9 per side well I 0- I Ipcr _ide I 7-20 Chunks, precooked ( I inch) [_ClAl'l'{ll/ge O|]CI1. Steaks ( I [0 1!,- inch) X- t ()per side 7-9 (total) Hot Dogs Kabob_ Meal...
  • Page 22 GRIDDLE ACCESSORY Your non-stick coated griddle provides an extra-large cooking surface for meats, pancakes or other foods usually prepared in a frying pan or electric skillet. You can also use the griddle as a warming tray by using a low-heat setting. to Assemble the Griddle Accessory...
  • Page 23 Griddle Tips • Condition or "season" the griddle before • Make sure grease collector jars and reflector plates first-time use. are clean before using griddle. •Most griddted foods require cooking on a preheated •To preserve the finish, use only Teflon" coated, SUlface, which may be greased lightly before adding nylon or wooden spatulas and spoons.
  • Page 24 IGRIDDLE COOKING GU E {continued) Do not leave the range unattended during "preheat" 3. Preheat the griddle 5 minu/estmless otherwise (knobs lurncd to "HI") or anytime the knobs are indicated in guide below. Add oil or butter at turned to "HI" with food on the Grill or Griddle. end o[ the preheat lime.
  • Page 25 HOME CANNING TIPS HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER Canning should be done on the Coil Surface Units, CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS the Solid Disk Units or the Radiant Units only. FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of the surthce unit are not THAN WATER.
  • Page 26 FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL DELAY :--"1 7"1 ,'"1 7"1 _ Ft D" "2• _ _ - -:,-: #--:, !ill CANCEL • I _,E 8,o,t STOP TIMER ,tEA. tOCI(_ STOP COOK TIMER CLOCK TIME CLEAN TIME BROIL BAKE To Set the Clock The oven operation is controlled electronically.
  • Page 27 tow to Change a Program While the function is displayed, you call chauge it with When a function has been entered, you can recall what tile SET knob. You call chauge ally programmed has been programmed by pushing the corresponding function at any time.
  • Page 28 BAKING Do not lock the oven door with the door latch Your oven temperature is controlled ve_T accurately during baking. The latch is used for self- using an oven control system. We recommend that you operate the oven for a lmmber of weeks to cleaning only.
  • Page 29 Placement ,aking Pans For even cooking and proper browning, there nmst be Use the proper baking pan. The type ol" finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur. enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking results will be better it"...
  • Page 30 BAKING (continued) Aluminum Foil Never entirely cover a shelf with alumilmm foil. This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking. A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food.
  • Page 31 t-IOW to Set Delay Start Automatic Stop STOP 3. Push the STOP TIME button. Quick Reminder: TIME 1. Push the COOK TIME breton. 2. Turn the SET knob u_ set the cooking time. 4. Set the Stop Time by turning the SET knob until 3.
  • Page 32 ROASTING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during Most meats contilme to cook slightly while standing, roasting. 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 33 Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time meat thermometer? I cook a roast or poultry? A. Checking the finished interred [temperature at the A.h is not necessary to preheat your oven.
  • Page 34 BROILING Turn the food only once during broiling. Time Do not lock the oven door with the latch during the foods for the first side according to the broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Broiling Guide. Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from Turn the food, then use the times given for the second the upper element in the oven.
  • Page 35 BROILING GUIDE • Always use the broiler pan and rack that comes with •When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and edges hang over the sides because dripping fat could soil the oven.
  • Page 36 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN Normal Cleaning Time: 37-, hours Before a Clean Cycle 3. Clean spatters or soil on tile oven front frame and The range must be completely cool in order to set tile oven door outside tile gasket with a dampened the self-clean cycle.
  • Page 37 How to Set Oven for Cleaning The self-clean cycle will automatically begin after "CLEAN" is displayed and the word "ON" appears in 1. Push the CLEAN button. the display. When the oven heats to a high temperature, uick Reminder: the word "LOCK" will be displayed and the door 2.
  • Page 38 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning 6. Turn the SET knob until "3:30" Quick Reminder--Delay Start for Self-Clean: appears in the display. The words 1. Push tile STOP TIME button. "DELAY CLEAN" will also appear in tile display.
  • Page 39 ., uestions and Answers Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time Q. Is the "crackling" or "popping" sound I hear during cleaning normal? of day, can I still self-clean my oven? A.II" the clock is not set to the correct timc of day A.
  • Page 40 CARE AND CLEANING BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF Proper care aud cleauing are important so your rauge BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow RANGE. these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance.
  • Page 41 CellO Electrol _*> p olish which is available from your GE supplier. Use the according to the Brushed Chrome section. applicator to apply a very thin coating of the polish to the entire surface unit surface.
  • Page 42 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Radiant Module--Glass Ceramic Cooktop Cleaning Cleaning of glass ceramic cooktop modules is Special Care: different from cleaning a standard porcelain finish. Sugary spillovers (such as jellies, fudge, candy syrups) or melted plastics can cause pitting of the To maintain and protect the surface of your new glass surface of your module (not covered by the warranty)
  • Page 43 rill Module Clean the grill module after every use. Do not put the element into water. It cleans itself when heated during normal use. To remove any chatTed soil, clean with a dry, stiff brush whet] the element is cool. Never use steel wool or metal scouring pads because they may damage the outer casing of the element.
  • Page 44 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Removable Downdraft Vents and Grease Filters Downdraft vents and filters should be cleaned frequentl_after evel 7 use is best. To remove: Pull out the vent grills and lift out aluminum grease filters. To clean: Clean the grease filters in hot soapy water. Do not clean in a dishwasher.
  • Page 45 Oven Light Bulb NOTE: The lens should be removed only when cold. To replace: _Socket Put in a new 40-watt Wearing latex gloves may offer a better grip. Length Max. appliance bulb. The light bulb is located on the back wall of the oven. NOTE: Before replacing the bulb, disconnect...
  • Page 46 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Oven Vent Duct The oven is vented into the downdraft vent duct in the right side of the cooktop. Do not obstruct this opening. Keep the vent clean. Clean the associated filter after each use. Control Panel and Knobs Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak.
  • Page 47 ANTI-TIP DEVICE WARNING .All ranges tip. • Injury could result. .Install the Anti-tip device packed with the range. .See Installation Instructions. .The Anti-tip device must engaged. remain Stability Device Installation Instructions Once tile range is in position, open tile lower Tools needed: conlpartment by grasping tile handle and pulling tile...
  • Page 48 QUESTIONS? THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE "F-" AND A NUMBER •If "F-" and a number flash in the display, and the oven control signals, this indicates a function error code. Push the CANCEL button. Allow the oven FLASH IN THE DISPLAY to cool for one hour.
  • Page 49 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TINY SCRATCHES •Incorrect cleaning methods have been used, cookware with rough bottoms has been used or coarse particles (salt salLd) were between the cookware and tile (may appear as cracks) OR ABRASIONS surface of the cooktop. Use recommended cleaning procedures, be sure RADIANT...
  • Page 50 Be sure to discolmect power to the rauge at the household distribution panel before attempting to service the blower-yourself. If you need more help.., call, toll free: GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 consumer information service...
  • Page 51 ,We'll Be There if you ever need 7ith lhc. purchase ofvour appliance, receive ihc assurance I.hal reformation or assistance t}om GE, we'll be there. All you have to do is call-toll-free! /n-HomeRepairService 800-GE-CARES (800432-2737) ,\GEcousumct servkcproti'ssional willprovidecxpclt repair service,sched- uled at a time that's conw_nient for you. Many GE Consumer...
  • Page 52 To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager--Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 JSP68 Recycled Paper JSP69 Part No.

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