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Feature Index Not all models have all features.

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Storage Drawer or Kick Panel

3, 33

Anti-Tip Device

3, 30, 34

See the Installation Instructions.

Anti-Tip Label

Bake Element

4, 32

May be lifted gently for wiping oven floor.

Broil Element

4, 25, 32

Oven Door Latch

18, 20, 23, 

Use for self-cleaning only.

25, 27–29

Hot Surface Indicator Lights

9

Radiant Surface Units

3–5, 8–14

Surface Unit Control Knobs

10, 31

10 Oven Light Switch

17

11 AUTOMATIC OVEN Light

15, 20, 21

12 Clock and Timer

15

13 OVEN ON Light

15, 16, 22

LATCH DOOR Light

15, 22, 28, 29

PREHEATED Light

15, 16, 22

14 Oven Temperature Knob

15, 16, 22, 23, 

25, 27–29, 31

15 Surface Unit “On” Light

10

16 Cooktop

5, 9–14

17 Oven Vent Located at the rear of the cooktop.

4, 31

18 Oven Interior Light

17, 27, 30

Comes on automatically when the door is opened.

19 Oven Shelf Supports

4, 17, 18, 

Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the 

23, 24, 26

Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections.

20 Oven Shelf with Stop-Locks

4, 17–19,

(number may vary)

23, 28, 33

21 Model and Serial Number Location

2

Behind the storage drawer.

22 “Big View” Window (on some models)

2, 20, 31

23 Oven Door Gasket

4, 27, 32

24 Lift-Off Oven Door with Broil Stop Position

3, 25,

Easily removed for cleaning.

27, 32

25 Broiler Pan and Grid

4, 23,

25, 33

Summary of Contents for 4164D2966P234

Page 1: ...Control Settings 10 Cooktop Comparison 8 9 Cookware Tips 11 12 Surface Cleaning 14 Care and Cleaning 30 34 Anti Tip Device 30 Door Removal 32 Glass Cooktop 14 Oven Light 30 Self Cleaning Instructions 27 29 Problem Solver 39 41 Thermostat Adjustment Do It Yourself 22 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Installation 34 38 Anti Tip Device 34 38 Flooring Under the Range 35 Leveling 36 Co...

Page 2: ...t and signal and more Safety Features The four hot surface indicator lights let you know which surface unit is turned on or still too hot to touch Big View Window on some models An exclusive feature from GE the big window makes it easy to check baking progress without opening the door HELP US HELP YOU Before using your range read this guide carefully It is intended to help you operate and maintain...

Page 3: ...imb stand or hang on the door kick panel or storage drawer or cooktop They could damage the range and even tip it over causing severe personal injury Do not store flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop WARNING All ranges can tip and injury could result To prevent accidental tipping of the range attach it to the wall and floor by installing the Anti Tip device supplied To check if the d...

Page 4: ...ote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat Oven Stand away from the range when opening the oven door Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands face and or eyes Do not heat unopened food containers Pressure could build up and the container could burst causing an injury Keep the oven vent unobstructed Keep the oven free f...

Page 5: ...units off before removing cookware Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or medium high heat settings When flaming foods are under the hood turn the fan off The fan if operating may spread the flame Foods for frying should be as dry as possible Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan Use little fat for effective shallow or de...

Page 6: ...7 9 9 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 16 21 18 19 20 22 23 24 17 9 2 3 25 Broiler Pan and Grid appearance may vary JBP65 JBP75 JBP76 JBP77 JBP78 JBP60 FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Not all features are on all models 9 9 13 14 15 9 9 ...

Page 7: ...ON Light 15 16 22 LATCH DOOR Light 15 22 28 29 PREHEATED Light 15 16 22 14 Oven Temperature Knob 15 16 22 23 25 27 29 31 15 Surface Unit On Light 10 16 Cooktop 5 9 14 17 Oven Vent Located at the rear of the cooktop 4 31 18 Oven Interior Light 17 27 30 Comes on automatically when the door is opened 19 Oven Shelf Supports 4 17 18 Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the 23 24 26 Baking Roast...

Page 8: ...hange wire suspended heat settings as quickly as gas or induction Electric coils stay hot enough to over a drip pan continue cooking for a short time after they are turned off Solid Disk Solid cast iron Heats by direct contact with the pan so pans must be flat on the bottom for good disk sealed to the cooking results Heats up and cools down more slowly than electric coils The cooktop surface disk ...

Page 9: ... These metal marks will appear as small scratches They can be removed with cleaning cream and a razor scraper It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or surface on the glass surface when the surface is cool Avoid sliding pans on the glass cooktop Pan edges that are even slightly rough or grit on the cooktop can cause scratches on the glass Even after the surface units are turned off the gla...

Page 10: ...lop flavors Use this setting to melt butter and chocolate or to keep foods warm NOTE The surface unit on indicator light may glow between LO and OFF but there is no power to the surface units Appearance may vary Medium Low Medium High Special Notes for Glass Cooktops Cooktop temperatures increase with the number of surface units that are on With 3 or 4 units turned on surface temperatures are high...

Page 11: ...ever do not let these pots boil dry Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktops An overheated copper pot will leave a residue that will permanently stain the cooktop Porcelain enamel Good performance only with a thick flat smooth bottom Avoid boiling dry as porcelain can melt and fuse to the surface Glass ceramic usable but not recommended Poor performance May scratch the surface Stoneware usable ...

Page 12: ...at distribution across the cookware bottom is to put one inch of water in the pan Bring the water to a boil and observe the location of bubbles as the water starts to boil Good flat cookware will have an even distribution of bubbles over the bottom surface area of the pan Bubbles localized in only a portion of the bottom indicate uneven contact of the pan to the surface unit uneven heat transfer o...

Page 13: ...r the required time After you have adjusted the controls it is very important to make sure the prescribed boil or pressure levels are maintained for the required time The cooktop surface units have temperature limiters that prevent the glass cooktop from getting too hot If the bottom of your canner is not flat the surface unit can overheat triggering the temperature limiters to cycle the unit off ...

Page 14: ...le to the cooktop and scrape hot spill to a cool area outside the surface unit 3 With the spill in a cool area use a dry paper towel to remove any excess Any spillover remaining should be left until the surface of the cooktop has cooled Do not continue to use the soiled surface unit until all of the spillover has been removed Follow the steps under Heavy Soil to continue the cleaning process COOKT...

Page 15: ...utes 6 LATCH DOOR Light Glows when the oven is in the Self Clean cycle After the Self Clean Cycle the light will flash Unlatch the door and turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF 7 OVEN ON Light Glows anytime the oven is heating The light will flash when the oven automatically turns off to remind you to turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF 8 Oven Temperature Knob Turn this knob to the temperature ...

Page 16: ...in The end of cycle tone can be cleared by pressing the TIMER ON OFF pad or on some models by pressing the COOK TIME ON OFF pad depending on which function you are using Power Outage Oven Temperature Knob On some models after a power outage the oven will automatically resume its setting once the power is restored For models with a CLOCK pad when the power is restored the display will flash PF for ...

Page 17: ...e reaching into the hot oven To remove a shelf from the oven pull it toward you tilt the front end upward and pull it out To replace place the shelf on the shelf support with the stop locks curved extension of the shelf facing up toward the rear of the oven Tilt up the front and push the shelf toward the back of the oven until it goes past the bump on the shelf support Then lower the front of the ...

Page 18: ...ee the chart for suggested shelf positions B will be used more than C Type of Food Shelf Position Angel food cake A Biscuits or muffins B or C Cookies or cupcakes B or C Brownies B or C Layer cakes B or C Bundt or pound cakes A or B Pies or pie shells B or C Frozen pies A on cookie sheet Casseroles B or C Roasting A or B D C B A Preheating Baking Pans Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it Pr...

Page 19: ...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 Pies Cakes For best results bake pies in dark rough or dull pans to produce a browner crisper crust Frozen pies in foil pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects he...

Page 20: ...urn off automatically 1 Press the COOK TIME ON OFF pad 2 Press the HOUR and MIN pads until the desired length of baking time appears in the display 3 Turn the Oven Temperature knob to the desired temperature 4 The oven will turn on The display will show the Cook Time remaining When the oven reaches the set temperature a tone sounds The oven will continue to cook for the programmed amount of time t...

Page 21: ...s continue cooking after controls are off NOTE The low temperature zone of this range between WARM and 200 F is available to keep hot cooked foods warm Food kept in the oven longer than two hours at these low temperatures may spoil Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Room temperature p...

Page 22: ...han the factory setting a minus sign and the offset temperature will appear in the display 4 Wait several seconds for the control to automatically set and return to its previous setting NOTE This adjustment will not affect the broiling or the self cleaning temperatures The adjustment will be retained in memory after a power failure HOUR To Adjust the Temperature on Models with Only an Oven Tempera...

Page 23: ...e roast from the oven sooner at 5 to 10 F less than the temperature in the Roasting Guide Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan This makes clean up easier when using the pan for marinating cooking with fruits cooking heavily cured meats or bast...

Page 24: ...33 18 22 140 150 sirloin tip rump or top round Medium 35 39 22 29 150 160 Well Done 40 45 30 35 170 185 Lamb leg or bone in shoulder 325 Rare 21 25 20 23 140 150 Medium 25 30 24 28 150 160 Well Done 30 35 28 33 170 185 Veal shoulder leg or loin 325 Well Done 35 45 30 40 170 180 Pork loin rib or shoulder 325 Well Done 35 45 30 40 170 180 Ham precooked 325 To Warm 17 20 minutes per pound any weight ...

Page 25: ...Q When broiling is it necessary to always use a grid in the pan A Yes Using the grid suspends the meat over the pan As the meat cooks the juices fall into the pan thus keeping meat drier Juices are protected by the grid and stay cooler thus preventing excessive spatter and smoking Q Should I salt the meat before broiling A No Salt draws out the juices and allows them to evaporate Always salt after...

Page 26: ...1 2 inch thick C 10 7 8 Slash fat Medium 2 to 21 2 lbs C 15 14 16 Well Done C 25 20 25 Chicken 1 whole A 35 10 15 Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes 2 to 21 2 lbs per side for cut up chicken Brush split lengthwise each side with melted butter Broil skin side down first Bakery Products Bread Toast or 2 to 4 slices C or D 11 2 2 1 2 Space evenly Place English muffins Toaster Pastries 1 pkg 2 cut side...

Page 27: ...l wool pad Rinse well with a vinegar and water solution This will help prevent a brown residue from forming when the oven is heated Buff these areas with a dry cloth Do not clean the gasket Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners Clean the top sides and outside front of the oven door with soap and water Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place Do not rub or clean the door gasket the fiberglas...

Page 28: ...original positions before you can use the oven When the LATCH DOOR light flashes slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF and open the door Never force the latch handle Wait until the LATCH DOOR light flashes and the latch slides easily Forcing the latch handle may damage the door lock Quick Reminder 1 Latch the door 2 Turn the Oven Temperature ...

Page 29: ...lose some luster and change to a deep gray color Q Can I cook food on the cooktop while the oven is self cleaning A Yes While the oven is self cleaning you can use the cooktop just as you normally do Q The LATCH DOOR light flashes when I set the clean cycle What s wrong A The LATCH DOOR light will flash until the latch is moved to the right Questions and Answers How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning ...

Page 30: ... fuse or circuit breaker panel Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely The oven light bulb is covered with a removable glass cover that is held in place with a bail shaped wire Remove the oven door if desired to reach cover easily To remove 1 Hold a hand under the cover so it doesn t fall when released With fingers of the same hand firmly push back the wire cover holder Lift off th...

Page 31: ...uch pads is sensitive to abrasives and pressure The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning To remove a knob pull it straight off the stem Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak Glass Window To clean the outside glass finish use a glass cleaner Rinse and polish with a dry cloth continued next page Painted Surfaces Painted surfaces include the sides the control panel and the draw...

Page 32: ...Do not rub or clean the door gasket the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact and well fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy efficient oven operation and good baking results If you notice the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door you should have it replaced NOTE The gasket is designed...

Page 33: ...ith detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth Soaking the pan will remove burned on foods The broiler pan may be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner If the grid is grey enamel it can also be cleaned with an oven cleaner If the grid is chrome do not use an oven cleaner to clean it Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in the dishwasher Do not store a soiled b...

Page 34: ...INSTALLER Leave these instructions with the appliance after installation is completed NOTE TO CONSUMER Keep this Use and Care Guide and Installation Instructions for future use NOTE This appliance must be properly grounded TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Large blade screwdriver Channel lock pliers or small ratchet wrench with 3 16 inch socket for leveling range 1 4 inch hex head nutdriver ELECTRICAL REQUIREME...

Page 35: ...lling an electric range in new construction follow Steps 3 and 5 for 4 wire connection Use only 3 conductor or 4 conductor U L listed range cord These cords may be provided with ring terminals on wire and strain relief device A range cord rated at 40 amps with 125 250 minimum volt range is required A 50 amp range cord is not recommended but if used it should be marked for use with nominal 13 8 dia...

Page 36: ...NNECTED TO THE OUTSIDE BRASS COLORED TERMINALS THE 4TH GROUNDING LEAD MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE FRAME OF THE RANGE WITH THE GROUNDING SCREW STEP 4 3 WIRE POWER CORD INSTALLATION Remove the 3 wire terminal screws from the connector block Insert screws through each power cord terminal ring and into the connector block until the screws engage the nuts Be certain that the center wire is connected to th...

Page 37: ... to good wiring practices and local codes STEP 6 3 WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION Remove the 3 screws from the connector block Insert bare wires between the connector block terminals and movable nuts Tighten screws securely Do not remove ground strap connection WARNING CONNECTOR BLOCK IS APPROVED FOR COPPER WIRE CONNECTION ONLY IF ALUMINUM WIRE IS USED SEE NOTE BELOW NOTE ALUMINUM WIRING A Do not conne...

Page 38: ...installation into the ANTI TIP bracket after the range has been properly installed by removing the kick panel or storage drawer and inspecting the rear leveling leg Make sure it fits securely into the slot STEP 10 FINAL CHECK Be sure all switches are in the OFF position before leaving the range STEP 8 ANTI TIP BRACKET INSTALLATION AN ANTI TIP bracket is supplied with instructions for installation ...

Page 39: ...his check before calling for service Cooktop surface unit controls are not properly set or the wrong control knob is set for the surface unit you are using TINY SCRATCHES Incorrect cleaning methods have been used cookware with rough bottoms has may appear as cracks OR been used or coarse particles salt or sand were between the cookware and the ABRASIONS ON RADIANT surface of cooktop Use recommende...

Page 40: ...osition Door not left open to the broil stop position as recommended Improper shelf position being used See the Broiling Guide Food is being cooked on hot pan Cookware is not suited for broiling Aluminum foil used on the broil pan rack has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended FOOD DOES NOT ROAST The Oven Temperature knob not set correctly OR BAKE PROPERLY Shelf position is incorrect Se...

Page 41: ...LL Oven must cool below locking temperature NOT UNLOCK OVEN NOT CLEAN Oven controls not set properly AFTER CLEAN CYCLE Heavily soiled ovens may need to self clean again or for a longer period Heavy spillovers should be cleaned before starting clean cycle LATCH DOOR The Oven Temperature knob is set at auto self clean before the LIGHT FLASHES door latch handle is moved to the right OVEN DOOR Because...

Page 42: ...the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL...

Page 43: ...nd your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multip...

Page 44: ...c Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 JBP60 JBP65 JBP75 JBP76 JBP77 JBP78 Part No 164D2966P234 Pub No 49 8723 10 95 CG YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC RANGE WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty Printed in Louisville KY This book is p...

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