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Summary of Contents for JHP56

Page 1: ...6 17 Surface Cooking 8 10 Canning Tips 10 Control Settings 8 9 Cookware Tips 9 10 Cooktop Comparison 8 Vent Duct 4 28 Problem Solver 32 33 Thermostat Adjustment DoIf _lr_e f 17 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Installation Flooring 5 Leveling 5 Consumer Services 35 Appliance Registration 2 Important Phone Numbers 35 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Removal of Packaging Tape 2 Warranty B...

Page 2: ... you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for furt...

Page 3: ...surface units or heating elements and may cause severe burns ia_ __ Use only dry pot holders moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns t rom steam Do not let pot holders touch hot surtace units or heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth Teach children not to play with the controls or any other part of the cooking center Never leave the oven door open when you a...

Page 4: ... not heat unopened food containers Pressure could build up and the container could burst causing an injury Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed Keep the oven free from grease buildup _lace the oven shelves in the desired position while the oven is cool If the shelves must be handled when hot do not let pot holder contact the heating elements in the oven Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop is a...

Page 5: ... thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point Exhaust System Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage filter Clean vent hood often Do not allow grease to build up on the hood or the filter SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FLOORING UNDER THE COOKING CENTER Your cooking cemer like so malay other house...

Page 6: ...FEATURES OF YOUR COOKING CENTER o l o II l Model JHP56 ...

Page 7: ...ng 20 Oven Vent Duct Centered under right rear surface unit 21 Plug In Surface Units May be removed when cleaning under unit 22 Porcelain Drip Pans _23 Cooktop See Page _ 9 27 22 I 4 28 3 4 26 3_4 8 10 26 Lower Oven Storage Drawer Seepage 24 Oven Light Switch 13 Use to tnrn lower oven light on during cooking when oven door is closed 25 Broil Element 4 20 28 26 Oven Shelf Supports 13 14 18 21 24 12...

Page 8: ...the surt ace unit il you want cooking to stop Pansmustbe madeof ferrousmetals metalthat attractsa magnet Heatis produced by a magnetic circuit between lhe coil and dm pm Heats up right away and changes heat settings right away like a gas cooktop After turning the control off the glass cooktop is hot t m the heat of the pan but cooking stops right away Heats by direct contact with the pan so pans m...

Page 9: ... light comes on Push again and the light goes off SURFACE C00KWARE TIPS Cookware Use medium or heavy weight cookware Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than other metals Cast iron and coated cast iron cookware are slow to absorb heat but generally cook evenly at low to medium heat settings Steel pans may cook unevenly if not combined with other metals For best cooking results pans should be fi...

Page 10: ...water Such temperatures could eventually harm the cooktop surfaces surrounding the surface units Observe the Following Points in Canning 1 Be sure the calmer fits over the center of the surface unit If your cooking center or its location does not allow the calmer to be centered on the surface unit use snmller diameter pots for good calming results 2 Flat bottomed calmers nmst be used Do not use ca...

Page 11: ...t being home to start or stop the oven See the Timed Baking section Self Cleaning Using the Automatic Timers The self cleaning function of the lower oven uses the automatic timers to set the length of time needed to clean whether you wish to clean immediately or delay the cleaning until low energy times such as during the night See the Operating the Self Cleaning Oven section Questions and Answers...

Page 12: ...ting the proper heating elements are then activated for that operation OVEN TEMP maintains the temperature you set from WM 150 F to BROIL 550 F and also at CLEAN 800 E An Oven Cycling Light glows until the oven reaches your selected temperature then goes off and on with the oven element s during cooking OVEN SET I OVEN TEMP I Lower oven controls Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop lock...

Page 13: ... for self cleaning only Your oven temperature is controlled velT accurately using an oven control system It is recommended that you operate the oven for a mm_ber of weeks to become familiar with your new oven s perfornmnce If you think an adjustment is necessal see the Adjust the Oven Thermostat section It gives easy Do ItYourse f instructions on how to adjust the thermostat NOTE When the oven is ...

Page 14: ... preheating is not necessary For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone preheat I0 milmtes After the oven is preheated place the food in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat from escaping 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 U...

Page 15: ...it Cakes When baking cakes warped or bent pans will cause uneven baking results and poorly shaped products A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe recommends will usually be crisper thinner and ier than it should be If baked in a pan smaller than recommended it may be undercooked and batter may overflow Check the recipe to make sure the pan size used is the one recommended Aluminum Foil Never...

Page 16: ...urns place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on The oven will turn on immediately alLd cook fl_r a selected length of time At the end of the Cook Time the oven will turn off automatically 1 To set the Stop Time push in the knob on the Stop Dial and turn the pointer to the time you waut the oven to turn off for example 6 00 The Start Dial should be at the same position as...

Page 17: ...to sit out for more thau one hour before or after cooking Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria Be sure that oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT DO IT YOURSELF You may feel that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced We recommend that you use your new oven for a few weeks to become more fami...

Page 18: ...n its internal temperature is 5 to i 0 F less thalL tile temperature shown in the Roasting Guide Remember that food will COlLtilmeto cook in the hot oven aiM therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached 1 Place in the oven on shelf in A or B position No preheating is necessm T 2 Check the weight of the meat Place the meat tilt side up or poultry breast side up...

Page 19: ...time for larger roasts GUIDE Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully without thawing Follow the directions given on the package label Type Meat Te_der cuts rib high quality sirloin tip rump or top round Lamb teg or bone in shoulder Veal shoulder leg or loin Pork loin rib or shoulder Oven Tempe...

Page 20: ...utside the oven to cool during the meal for easiest cleaning Use of Aluminum Foil You call use ahmlimml foil to line your broiler pan and broiler rack However you must mold tile foil tightly to tile rack and cut slits in it just like tile rack Without tile slits tile foil will prevent fat and meat juices from aining to tile broiler pall The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire If you do...

Page 21: ... Chicken Bakery Products Bread Toast or Toaster Pastries English Muffins Lobster Tails Fish Ham Slices precooked Pork Chops Well Done Lamb Chops Medium Well Done Medium Well Done Wieners and similar precooked sausages brata_alrst 1 inch thick C I t01_dlbs l C c 1 inch thick C 2 to 27 Ibs C C 1 whole A 2 to 2V lbs split lengthwise 2 to 4 slices I pkg 2 2 split 2 4 6 to 8 oz each 1 1b_ fillets 1 4 t...

Page 22: ...s on how clean the filters are Frequency of cleaning or replacing depends on the type of cooking you do but filters should be cleaned AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH Clean the grease laden surfaces adjacent to the filters fl_equently To clean agitate in a solution of hot water and detergent Light brushing nmy be used to help remove embedded soil and dust With careful use aim handling the filters will last f...

Page 23: ...ning to prevent staining it Oven Oven light front frame Oven door gasket Area Area inside outside gasket gasket 3 Clean spatters or soil on the oven from flame and the oven door outside the gasket with a dampened cloth The oven front frame and the oven door outside the gasket do not get cleaned by the self clean cycle On these areas use detergent and hot water or a soap filled steel wool pad Rinse...

Page 24: ...ing self cleaning DO NOT TOUCH NOTE To start and stop cleaning at a later time than shown on clock push in and turn the Start Dial to the time you wish to start Add the hours needed for cleaning to this start time then push in and turn the Stop Dial to this desired stop time The oven will automatically turn on and off at the set times After a Clean Cycle After cleaning is complete turn the OVEN SE...

Page 25: ...e Allow the oven to cool for at least one hour before opening the door Wipe up the excess soil aim reset the clean cycle Q Is the crackling and popping sound I hear during cleaning normal A Yes This is the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions Q Should there be any odor during the cleaning A Yes there will be a slight odor during the first few cleanings Failure t...

Page 26: ...cle Insert the terminals of the surface unit through the opening in the ip pan and into the receptacle Guide the surface unit into place so it rests evenly Drip Pans Remove the surface units Then lift om the drip pans For best results clean the drip pans by hand Place them in a covered container or a plastic bag with 1 4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil Then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad if ...

Page 27: ...2 Grasp starter turn it counterclockwise about 1 4 turn and lift out Replace with one of the same wattage 3 Reposition the light glass as explained above _ Upper Oven Cooktop D 1_ __ Retaining Panel Light Glass Starter Jpper Oven Light Before replacing the bulb disconnect electric power to the cooking center at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or unplug the cooking center from the electrical...

Page 28: ...an at all times Oven Heating Elements Do not clean the bake dement or the broil element Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated The bake element cau be lifted gemly to clean the oven floor If spillovers residue or ash accunmtate around the bake element gently wipe around the element with warm water Broil Element Bake Element Broiler Pan and Rack Lower oven After broiling remove the bro...

Page 29: ...cleaned during the self cleau cycle you do not need to cleau this by hand Any soap left on the liner causes additional stains when the oven is heated The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a scouring pad Do not rub or clean the door gasket the fiberglass material of the gasket has au extremely low resistauce to abrasion An intact and well fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy e...

Page 30: ...nd switches because it could cause a short circuit and result in sparking or tire Do not allow a film from the cleaner to build up on the temperature sensor it could cause the oven to heat improperly The sensor is located at the top of the oven Carefully wipe the sensor clean after each oven cleaning being careflfl not to move the sensor as a change in its position could affect how the oven bakes ...

Page 31: ... water rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleansers strong liquid cleansers plastic scouring pads or oven cleansers on the control panel they will damage the finish A 50 50 solution of vinegar and hot water solution works well The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning Before removing the kuobs for cleauing please note that the kuobs are in the pr...

Page 32: ...e file Broiling section Alumimm_ foil used on the broiler pan rack has not been fitted properly and sl it as recommended OVEN SET or OVEN TEMP knob not set on BAKE Shelf position is incorrect See the Baking and Roasting sections Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used The oven thermostat needs adjustment See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat Do It Yourself section The latch hand...

Page 33: ...E The oven thermostat needs adjustment See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat TOO HOT OR TOO COLD Do It Yourself section BURNING OR OILY This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time To speed the process ODOR EMITTING FROM set a self clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours See the Operating the Self OVEN WHEN TURNED ON Cleaning Oven section STRONG ODOR An odor fiom the insulation around the ins...

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Page 36: ...uestions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting facilities as described in...

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