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GE JB740 Owner's Manual

GE JB740 Owner's Manual

30" electric free-standing, slide-in, and drop-in ranges
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Using The Range
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Oven Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cooking Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Warming Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Care and Cleaning

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Write the model and serial
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Model # __________________
Serial # ___________________
You can find them on a label
behind the door or drawer.
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JB740 - 30" Free-Standing Range
JB745 - 30" Free-Standing Range
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JB750 - 30" Free-Standing Range
PB930 - 30" Free-Standing Range
JD750 - 30" Drop-In Range
JS750 - 30" Slide-In Range
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Owner's Manual
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49-80690 09-13 GE

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Owner’s Manual Warranty ..... . .7 JB740 - 30" Free-Standing Range JB745 - 30" Free-Standing Range Assistance / Accessories ..8 JB750 - 30"...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING Read all safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death. ANTI-TIP DEVICE To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the WARNING range must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket.
  • Page 3 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Use this appliance only for its intended purpose Do not touch the surface units, the heating as described in this Owner’s Manual. elements or the interior surface of the oven. These surfaces may be hot enough to burn Be sure your appliance is properly installed and even though they are dark in color.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, TAKE THE FOLLOWING WARNING STEPS TO PREVENT INJURY AND FIRE SPREADING Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up If there is a fire in the oven during self-clean, turn a flaming pan.
  • Page 5 RADIANT COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass Use CERAMA BRYTE ceramic Cooktop Cleaner ® surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the and CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad to clean ® controls have been turned off. the cooktop.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SELF-CLEANING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING The self-cleaning feature operates the oven at temperatures high enough to burn away food soils in the oven. Follow these instructions for safe operation. Do not touch oven surfaces during self-clean amount of grease may ignite leading to smoke operation.

  • Page 7: Warranty

    GE at the time of service. For the period of one year from the date of the original purchase. GE will provide any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part.

  • Page 8: Assistance / Accessories

    Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website (www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/) 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line.

  • Page 9: Surface Units

    Surface Units FIRE HAZARD: Never leave the range unattended with the cooktop on medium or high WARNING settings. Keep flammable items away from the cooktop. Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire, serious injury or death. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

  • Page 10: Using The Warming Zone

    Surface Units (Cont.) Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Using the Bridge Zone (on some models) To use the bridge zone, adjust the knobs for the Left rear and Left front elements to create one large area for even cooking.

  • Page 11: Home Canning Tips

    Surface Units (Cont.) Home Canning Tips Be sure the canner is centered over the surface unit. Use recipes and procedures from reputable sources. These are available from manufacturers such as Ball ® Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom. and Kerr and the Department of Agriculture Extension ®...

  • Page 12: Cookware For Radiant

    Cookware for Radiant Glass Cooktop The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops. Stainless Steel: Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron: recommended recommended if bottom of pan is coated Porcelain Enamel on Steel: Aluminum: not recommended heavy weight recommended...

  • Page 13: Oven Controls

    Oven Controls 1. Convection Cooking Modes: 9. Delay Time: Convection Delays when the oven will turn on. cooking modes use increased air circulation to improve Use this to set a time when you want the oven to start. performance. The type of benefit depends on the Press the Delay Time pad and use the number pads mode.

  • Page 14: Special Features

    Special Features There are several different special features on your range. To change the settings of these special features, press the BAKE and BROIL pads at the same time and hold for three seconds. "SF" will appear in the display. Select the feature you want to change.

  • Page 15: Oven Racks

    Oven Racks Recommended rack positions for various types of foods are provided in the Cooking Guide. Adjusting rack position is one way to impact cooking results. For example, if you would prefer darker tops on cakes, muffins, or cookies, try moving food one rack position higher.

  • Page 16: Cookware

    Oven Racks CAUTION: Never place cooking utensils, pizza or baking stones, aluminum foil or any other items on the oven floor. There is a heating element beneath the oven floor. Placing items on the oven floor may cause the oven to overheat, resulting in damage to the oven and risk of damage or fire to cabinets. Aluminum Foil Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms.

  • Page 17: Cooking Modes

    Cooking Modes Your new oven has a variety of cooking modes to help you get the best results. These modes are described below. Refer to the Cooking Guide section for recommendations for specific foods. Remember, your new oven may perform differently than the oven it is replacing.

  • Page 18: Cooking Guide

    Cooking Guide RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED FOOD TYPE MODE(S) RACK POSITION(S) ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS Baked Goods Layer Cakes, sheet cakes, bundt cakes, muffins, quick Bake Use shiny cookware. breads on a Single Rack Layer cakes* on Multiple Ensure adequate airflow Bake 3 and 5 Racks (see illustration below).

  • Page 19: Warming Drawer

    Warming Drawer (on some models) When Using the Warming Drawer The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods warm. All foods placed in the warming drawer should be Always start with hot food. Do not use to heat cold food covered with a lid or aluminum foil.

  • Page 20: Cleaning The Range - Exterior

    Cleaning the Range – Exterior 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 WARNING sure the anti-tip device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced.

  • Page 21: Cleaning The Range - Interior

    Cleaning the Range – Interior The interior of your new oven can be cleaned manually or by using Steam Clean or Self Clean modes. Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately.

  • Page 22: Cleaning The Glass Cooktop

    Cleaning the Glass Cooktop Normal Daily Use Cleaning 4. Use a paper towel or ONLY use CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner ® CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning ® on the glass cooktop. Other creams may not be as Pad for Ceramic Cooktops effective.
  • Page 23 Cleaning the Glass Cooktop (Cont.) Metal Marks and Scratches 1. Be careful not to slide pots and pans across your 2. If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or copper cooktop. It will leave metal markings on the cooktop are allowed to boil dry, the overlay may leave black surface.

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    Maintenance SHOCK OR BURN HAZARD: Before replacing oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical WARNING power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or burn. BURN HAZARD: The glass cover and bulb should be removed when cool. Touching hot CAUTION glass with bare hands or a damp cloth can cause burns.
  • Page 25 Maintenance (Cont.) Lift-Off Oven Door The door is very heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door. Do not lift the door by the handle. To remove the door: To replace the door: 1. Fully open the door. 1. Firmly grasp both sides of the door at the top. 2.
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  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Tips

    Troubleshooting tips ... Before you call for service Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Cause What To Do Surface units will not Improper cookware being used. Use pans which are flat and match the diameter of the maintain a rolling boil surface unit selected.
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting tips (Cont.) ... Before you call for service Problem Possible Cause What To Do Food does not broil Oven controls improperly set. Make sure you select the appropriate broil mode. properly Improper rack position being See Cooking Guide for rack location suggestions. used.
  • Page 31 Troubleshooting tips (Cont.) ... Before you call for service Problem Possible Cause What To Do Oven light does not Light bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace bulb. work Pad operating light is broken. Call for service. Oven will not self-clean The temperature is too high to set a Allow the oven to cool and reset the controls.
  • Page 32 Troubleshooting tips (Cont.) ... Before you call for service Problem Possible Cause What To Do Sometimes the oven Cookware or food in oven. The cookware or food in the oven will cause the oven to take takes longer to preheat longer to preheat.

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