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Summary of Contents for JB390G

Page 1: ...nergy saving tips p5 Features p6 Surfiicecooking p8 Ovencooking p13 Howto operate the self cleaning oven p20 Questions Usethe ProblemSolver p25 Your Direct Line to General Electric The GE Answer CenteF800 626 2000 GE NE RAl EIECTRIC 4 47 V T ...

Page 2: ... it handy for answers to your questions If you don t understand something or need more help write include your phone number Consumer Affairs General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Write down the model and serial numbers You ll find them on a label on the front of the range behind the oven door These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came...

Page 3: ...burns Use only dry potholders moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in bums from steam Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Storage in or on appliance Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units Keep hood and grease filters clean to maintain good ...

Page 4: ... surface units unattended at high heat settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire Be sure drip pans and vent ducts are not covered and are in place Their absence during cooking could damage range parts and wiring Don t use aluminum foil to line drip pans or anywhere in the oven except as described in this book Misuse could result in a shock fire hazard or damage ...

Page 5: ...ood reaches cooking temperature reduce heat immediately to lowest setting that will keep it cooking Use residual heat with surface cooking whenever possible For example when cooking eggs in the shell bring water to boil then turn to OFF position to complete the cooking Use correct heat for cooking task HIGH to start cooking if time allows do not use HIGH heat to start MEDIUM HI quick browning MEDI...

Page 6: ...Features of Your Range 1 T Model JB390G Model JB391G I J wr 6 ...

Page 7: ...g In Calrod Surface Units 22 two 6 in two 8 in May be removed when cleaning under units 13 Chrome Drip Pans 22 4 14 Chrome Trim Rings and Aluminum 22 4 Drip Pans 15 Oven Vent Duct Located under right rear surface unit 1221010 16 Oven Interior Light Comes on automatically when door is opened 1221010 17 Oven Light Switch 13 18 Broil Unit 18 19 Bake Unit Maybe lifted gently for 14 wiping oven floor 2...

Page 8: ...l knob and push in Step 2 Turn either clockwise or counterclockwise to desired heat setting Control must be pushed in to set only from OFF position When control is in any position other than OFF it maybe rotated without pushing in Be sure you turn control to OFF when you finish cooking An indicator light will glow when ANY heat on any surface unit is on Cooking Guide for Using Heats HI MED HI MED ...

Page 9: ... of large diameter utensils extending more than l inch beyond edge of drip pan is not recommended However when canning with water bath or pressure canner large diameter utensils may be used This is because boiling water temperatures even under pressure are not harmful to cooktop surfaces surrounding heating unit HOWEVER DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER UTENSILS FOR FRYING ...

Page 10: ...t butter add eggs and cover skillet LOW Cook only 3 to 4 min for soft cooked 15 min for hard cooked Continue cooking at MED HI until whites arc just set about 3 to 5 min LOW then add eggs When bottom of eggs have just set carefully turn over to cook other side Covered Skillet Fried sunny side up If you do not cover skillet baste e s with fat to cook tops evenly Fried over easy Uncovered Skillet HI...

Page 11: ... French toast Skillet or Griddle MED HI Heat skillet 8 to 10min Grease lightly Cook 2 to 3 min per side Thick batter takes slightly longer time Turn over pancakes when bubbles rise to surface Pasta Noodles or spaghetti Covered Large kettle or Pot HI In covered kettle bring salted water to a boil uncover and add pasta slowly so boiling does not stop MED HI Cook uncovered until tender For large amou...

Page 12: ...es the Automatic Timer to set the length of time needed to clean whether you wish to clean immediately or delay the cleaning By setting the Start and or Stop dials you may choose to begin immediately or clean at low energy times during the night Full explanations of setting the Start and Stop dials for self cleaning are described on pages 20 and 21 iestions and lls vers S Q How can I use my Minute...

Page 13: ...e indicator light and put food in the oven promptly after the light goes out Oven Temp Setting for Normal Cooking IMPORTANT The OVEN TEMP control has a blue pointer that is used only for CLEAN For normal cooking line up the desired temperatures marked on the outer edge of the control knob with the index marker located immediately above the control For CLEAN rotate the knob to the right until blue ...

Page 14: ... turns on right away and turns off automatically at your preset stop time Delay Start Stop Oven automatically turns on later at your preset start time and turns off at your preset stop time Remember when setting stop time that time baked foods will continue cooking after the oven turns off How to Set Immediate Start Automatic Stop Beforebeginning make sure the range clock shows the correcttime of ...

Page 15: ...E BAKE as described on preceding page to turn oven on and off automatically Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached For Frozen Roasts Frozen roasts of beef pork lamb etc can be started without thawing but allow 10 25 minutes per pound additional time 10 minutes per pound for roasts under 5 pound...

Page 16: ...r mu flins Gingcrbreud 400 4500 350 Preheat ctist Ir m pm hw crisp crust Muffins Popovers 400 4250 375 Dccrcasc about 5 min for muffin mix Or bake at 450 ibr 25 min then at 3500 for 1O I5mm Durk metal or glass give dccpcst br nvmng Quick loaf brctid Yeast brcwl 2 Ioavcs 350 3750 375 425 375 425 350 3750 For thm ro ls Shelf B muy bc used l For thin rolls Shelf B may bc used w Plain rolls Sweet rt l...

Page 17: ...re will roasts under 5 pound s Defrost poultry before roasting rise about 5 to 10 to compensate 2 Place meat fat side up or poultry breast side up on broiler pan or other shallow pan with trivet Do not cover Do not stuff poultry until just before roasting Use meat thermometer for most accurate doneness Do not place thermometer in stuffing for temperature rise If desired remove roast from oven at 5...

Page 18: ...when broiling chicken A No The door should be closed when cooking chicken and shelf position A is recommended Q May I use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan and rack A Yes if you mold foil thoroughly to broiler rack slitting it to conform to slits in rack Slits permit proper drainage of meat juices into broiler pan minimizing smoking and spattering and preventing possibility of fire from overhe...

Page 19: ... Lobster tails 6 to 8 oz each Fish Ham slices precooked Pork chops Well Done Lamb chops Medium Well Done Medium Well Done Wieners and similar precooked sausages brat wurst Quantity andior Shelf First Side Second Side Thickness ition Time Minutes Time Minutes Comments lb ubout 8 c 3 1 2 3 V2 Arrange in single luyer thin slices l lb 4 patties Space evenly zto M in thick c 7 4 5 Up to 8 patties take ...

Page 20: ...lovers that are not stuck on before placing two pans upside down on each oven shelf Caution Chrome trim rings around the surface units and chrome drip pans should neverbe cleaned in the selkleaning oven Neither should reflector pans of foil or shiny chrome How to Set Oven for Cleaning Step 1 Turn OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP knobs to CLEAN Controls will snap into final position when the CLEAN location i...

Page 21: ...sed the oven the LOCKED light came on and I could not move the LATCH HANDLE Why A After several continuous high temperature bakings or broilings the LOCKED light may come on The oven door can t be latched for self cleaning while the LOCKED light is on If this happens let the oven cool until the LOCKED light goes off Then the oven door can be latched for self cleaning Q What should I do if excessiv...

Page 22: ...r at sides lift door up and away from hinges To replace grasp door at sides Line up door with hinges and push door firmly into place To remove Make sure unit is cool Lift up right rear surface unit Remove drip pan Lifi out oven vent duct To replace Place the oven vent duct over the oven vent located below the cooktop with opening of the duct under the round opening in the drip pan It is important ...

Page 23: ...ore removing a surface unit To increase temperature turn toward HI to decrease turn toward LO Each notch changes temperature 10degrees Temperature can be raised by 20 degrees or lowered by 30 degrees To replace plug in units Place drip pan in surface unit opening in the range top Put trim ring in place over drip pan Line up drip pan so unit receptacle can be seen After removing the plug in surface...

Page 24: ... dry paper towel or cloth to wipe up right away When the surface has cooled wash and rinse For other spills such as fat smatterings etc wash with soap and water when cooled and then rinse Polish with a dry cloth Use a mild solution of soap and water Do not use any harsh abrasives or cleaning powders which may scratch or mar surface Remove oven door by opening it to BROIL position grasping it at si...

Page 25: ...ctly Shelf position is incorrect Check Roasting or Baking Charts Oven shelf is not level Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used A foil tent was not used when needed to slow down browning during roasting Surface units are not set plugged in solidly Drip pans are not set securely in the range top Surface unit controls are not properly set Automatic timer dials not set or not s...

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Page 27: ...for fbrther help FIRST contact 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 General Electric Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action ...

Page 28: ...se fuses teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free The GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsi...

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