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Page 1: ...res p6 Surface cooking p7 Minute SecondTimer p14 Oven cooking p15 How to operate the self cleaningoven p22 Questions Usethe Problem Solverp26 Useand Care of model JB552G Your Direct Line to General Electric The GE Answer Cente_ 800 626 2000 GENERAL ELECTRIC ...

Page 2: ...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 storage drawer These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your range Before s...

Page 3: ...vere burns Use only dry potholde_ moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns 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 ...

Page 4: ...tact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire Don t assume that you know how to operate all parts of the range Some features may work differently from those on your previous range Clean cooktop with cauti...

Page 5: ...es at HIGH heat When food 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 HI for rapid boil if time allows do not use HIGH heat to start MEDIUM HI 8...

Page 6: ...Solid Element Surface Unit 11 Sensi Temp Surface Unit 12 Surface Light Button 13 Oven Light Button Explained on page 2 7 8 8 7 15 I5 14 14 I4 10 8 8 I5 Feature Index 14 Oven Function Buttons 15 Oven ON Indicator Light 16 Broil Unit 17 Oven Interior Light 18 Oven Shelves 19 Oven Shelf Supports 20 Broiler Pan and Rack 21 Oven Liner 22 Bake Unit Maybe lifted gently for wiping oven floor 23 Storage Dr...

Page 7: ...o NOT glow red even at HI setting _ Solid elements reach temperature a little slower and hold heat longer than conventional tubular elements Solid elements have vel7 even heat distribution Since solid elements hold heat longer you may wish to turn the element off sooner and take advautage of the residual heat The amount of residual heat is dependent upon the quantity and type of food the material ...

Page 8: ...h method trying simmering etc When turned on the Sensi Temp element always begins with full power no matter where the dial is set When the temperature corresponding to that setting has been reached the element cycles OFF and ON similar to your oven Even when the dial is set at nfinimum the element begins on full power until the selected heat setting is reached The Sensi Temp element will not burn ...

Page 9: ...s should not overhaug more than 1 inch over the element _ii_i_ iii _ To optimize cooking time and energy usage you should use a pau that is sized correctly ii_r the cooking process with a well fitted lid to avoid evaporation loss and cook with as little water or fat as possible If the pan is too small energy is wasted aud spillage can flow onto the solid element Place only dry paus on the solid el...

Page 10: ...l within the limits set by Underwriters Laboratories and will not cause damage to the cabinets countertops cookware dish towels and other materials Q Why am I overcooking my food with the new solid element A The solid element is very el_ergy efficient aud retains its heat nmch longer thau the coil element Food will boil or fry three to five milmtes after the controls are turned oft We recommend th...

Page 11: ...element aim take too long to boil water RIGHT WRONG 3 When canning use recipes and procedures from repmable sources Reliable recipes and procedures are available from the manulhcturer of your canner manufacturers of glass jars for calming such as Ball aim Kerr aim the United States Department of Agriculture Extension Service 4 Remember that canning is a process that generates large amounts of stea...

Page 12: ...en cover HI eat oil HI reheat skillet then grease lightly HI ring liquid to steaming HI ring salted water to a boil in a covered utensil add pasta slowly so boiling does not stop WM 2 add cereal and finish timing according to package directions 7 8 finish cooking 2 3 simmer until tender covered 2 3 cook until tender 5 to HI maintain temperature 6 7 brownmeat andcook to desired doneness 2 3 covered...

Page 13: ...ugh Place ingredients in pan and cook t5llowing package directions on 200 Heat water on 200 cook 22 to 24 minutes Melt butter on 275 then add eggs Heat water on 250 add eggs cook 3 to 5 minutes Melt fat and cook on 200 Heat and simmer on 200 Place flesh vegetables in pan with water cover and cook on 200 Frozen HI cover bring salted 3 4 cook according to time Place frozen vegetables in pan with wat...

Page 14: ...im stop oven at a later time of day It takes the won T out of not being home to start or stop the oven Setting the Timer for TIME BAKE is explained in detail on page 16 Self Clean Uses Automatic Timer The self cleauing function on your range uses the Automatic Timer to set the length of time needed to cleau whether you wish to cleau immediately or delay the operation to clean at low energy times d...

Page 15: ...ou turn the knob to one of the oven selections and stays on until you turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF The cook pot symbol appears on the display when the selected temperature is reached PREHEATING the oven even to high temperature settings is speedy rarely more than about 10 minutes Preheat the oven only when necessa U Most foods will cook satisfactorily without preheating If you find preheating is ...

Page 16: ...Food may be removed from oven any time after Hold is displayed 3 Touch OVEN TEMP button re ice to cancel hold temperature Time of Day is then displayed 4 Turn OVEN SET knob to OFF How to Set Timer for Delay Start Stop Oven automatically turns on later cooks for preset length of time and lowers fiom cooking temperature to serving temperature aim displays Hold at preset Stop Time 1 Make sure range c...

Page 17: ... Metal or Glass Loaf or Tube Pan Shiny Metal Pan with satin finish bottom Shiny Metal Pan with satin finish bottom Metal or Glass Loaf Pans Metal or Glass Pans Cookie Sheet Cookie Sheet Cookie Sheet Glass or Metal Pan Glass Custard Cups or Casserole set in pan of hot water Glass Custard Cups or Casserole Foil Pan on Cookie Sheet Spread to crust edges Glass or Satin finish Metal Glass or Satin fini...

Page 18: ... TIME BAKE as described on page 16 to turn oven on and off automatically Remember that food will contintle to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been leached Questions and Answers Q Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer A Checking the finished internal temperature at the completion of cooking time is recommended Te...

Page 19: ...nd for roasts under 5 pounds Defrost poultry before roasting r_ De Meat Tender cuts rib high quality silloin tip llllllp Of top round Lamb Leg or bone in shoulder Veal shoulder leg or loin Pork loin rib or shouldeI Ham precooked Ham raw Ovell Internal Temperature Doneness Temperature F 325 Rare Medimn Well Done 325 Rare Medium WellDone 325 Well Done 325 Well Done 325 To Warm 325 Well Done For bone...

Page 20: ... rack is designed to minimize smoking and spattering and to keep ippings cool during broiling Stopping fat and meat juices from aining to the broiler pan prevents rack from serving its purpose and juices may become hot enough to catch fire 2 DO NOT place a sheet of alulninum foil on shell To do so may result in improperly cooked foods damage to oven finish and increase in heat on outside surfaces ...

Page 21: ...ut same time Beef Steak Rare Medium Well Done Rare Medmm Welt Done 1 inch thick 1 to 1 2 Ibs 1 in thick 2 to 2 ibs c c c c B A 8 9 1o 13 14 9 1o 15 16 25 26 7 8 9 1o 13 i4 7 8 14 16 20 25 Steaks less than 1 inch cook through betbre browning Pan flying is reconlmended Slash lht Chicken whole 30 35 10 15 Reduce times about 5 to 10 minutes per 2 to 2 v lbs side lbr cut up chicken Brash each side spil...

Page 22: ...e lock system so that the door calmot be latched Step 2 Rotate the door latch to its locked position The buzzer will stop and cleaning will begin Use of surface elements while the rauge is self cleaning is not recommended When the COOK POT is displayed after about half an hour the oven is at cleaning temperature aim the oven door is locked 22 When cleauing is complete aud the oven has cooled below...

Page 23: ...fter several continuous high temperature bakings or broiiings the COOK POT display may come on The oven door can t be latched for self cleaning while the COOK POT display is on If this happens let the oven cool until the COOK POT display goes off Then the oven door can be latched for sel t_ cleaning Q What should I do if excessive smoking occurs during cleaning A This is caused by excessive soil a...

Page 24: ...tal position allowing the lower hinge to engage Press down lightly on door returning the hinge keepers to the normal position and close the door CAUTION If the door is not horizontal the hinges are not properly engaged Lift the door off aim reinstall it 24 Solid Elements The solid element is made of high strength cast iron alloy The trim ring is stainless steel A heat resistant coating helps prese...

Page 25: ...When the surface has cooled wash and rinse For other spills such as l dt smatterings etc wash with soap and water when cooled and then rinse l t I ish with dW cloth Use a mild solution of soap and water Do not use any harsh abrasives or cleaning powders which may scratch or mar surl ace Clean ONLY the door liner outside the gasket The door is automatically cleaned if the oven is in the Sell Cleani...

Page 26: ...eheating was not done Food is being cooked on hot pan Utensils are not suited for broiling Alun_ilmm foil used on the broil pan rack has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended OVEN SET knob not set on BAKE Temperature not set correctly for baking Shelf position is incorrect Check Roasting or Baking Guide Oven shelf is not level Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being use...

Page 27: ...b must be at CLEAN or OFF before latch can be moved OVEN DOOR Oven hasn t cooled to a safe temperature WON T UNLOCK If you need more help call toll free The GE Answer Center _ 800 626 2000 consumer information service If You Need Service To obtain service see your warranty on the back page of th is book We re proud of our service and waut you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with...

Page 28: ...CTRIC FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to 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 80...

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