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Guide

Self-Cleaning Electric Range

instructions....................3-5

Anti-Tip Device

25,30,32

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil

15, 18-20

Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Features

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-25

Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-16

Broiling

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Control Settings

1, 12

Roasting ...,..........................................1 8, 19

Self-Cleaning

Timed Baking ....................................1 6, 17

Power Outage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Surface Cooking

Canning Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Control Settings .....................................8, 9

Comparison ................................8

Cookware Tips .....................................9, 10

Surface

Care and Cleaning ...................25-29

Problem

Thermostat

Do It Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........17

More questions

GE Answer

800.626.2000

Anti-Tip Device ..,..................................30, 32

Flooring Under the Range .........................3 1

Leveling

Consumer Services

..................35

Appliance Registration .................................2

Important Phone Numbers .......................35

Model and Serial Location ...........................2

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,.............Back Cover

Models:

Surface Light

Door Removal ...............................................28

Oven Light

Self-Cleaning Instructions .................22 -25

Surface Units

GE Appliances

Summary of Contents for JBP55

Page 1: ...O Canning Tips 10 ControlSettings 8 9 Cooktop Comparison 8 CookwareTips 9 10 Surface Light 9 Care and Cleaning 25 29 Cooktop 26 29 Problem Solver 33 34 Thermostat Adjustment Do It Yourself 17 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 lnstallation 3O 32 Anti Tip Device 30 32 Flooring Under the Range 3 1 Leveling 32 Consumer Services 35 ApplianceRegistration 2 Important Phone Numbers 35 Mode...

Page 2: ...a damaged range Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the range Save time and money Before 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 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 ...

Page 3: ...COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED AWAmING All ranges can tip and injury could result To prevent accidentd tipping of the range attach it to the wall and M P 4 floor by in talling the Anti Tip device supplied To check if the device is installed and engaged properly remove the Idi 4 kick panel or storage drawer and inspect the rear leveling leg Make sure it fits securely into the slot If you pull the range...

Page 4: ...ly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170 F This assures that in the remote 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 an or eyes Do not heat unopened food containers Pressure could build up ...

Page 5: ...spillage the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the range without extending over nearby surface units Always turn the surface units off before removing cookware To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric shock always be certain that the controls for all surface units are at the off position and all coils are cool before attempting to lift or remove the unit Do not imme...

Page 6: ...FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Not all features on all models appearance JBP55 JBP56 JBP58 6 may vary j 2 Qjt p G Y SupportRods Ü Some models have lift up Drip Wells cooktops for easier cleaning 6 ...

Page 7: ...cleaning oven 20 22 29 12 Oven Vent Located under right rear surface unit 27 13 Surface Units Drip Pans I 4 5 8 10 26 14 Cooktop Lift Up Cooktop on some models I 26 29 15 Model and Serial Number Location 2 Located behind the range door or behind the storage drawer 16 Oven Interior Light 13 28 Comes on automatically when door is opened 17 Oven Shelf Supports 13 14 18 Shelf positions for cooking are...

Page 8: ...t be flat on the bottom for good cooking results The glass cooktop stays hot enough to continue cooking after it is turned off Remove the pan from the surface unit if you want cooking to stop Pans must be made of ferrous metals metal that attracts a magnet Heat is produced by a magnetic circuit between the coil and the pan Heats up right away and changes heat settings right away like a gas cooktop...

Page 9: ...face unit on indicator light may glow between LO and OFF but there is no power to the surface units Light over the Surface Units on some models The switch must be pushed held for several seconds and released for the light to come on SU ACE COOKWAm TIPS Cookware Use medium or heavy weight cookware Aluminum RIGHT cookware conducts heat faster than other metals Cast iron and coated cast iron cookware...

Page 10: ...ratures even under boiling water Such temperatures could eventually pressure are not harmful to cooktop surfaces harm cooktop surfaces surrounding surface units surrounding the surface units Observe the Following Points in Canning 1 Be sure the canner fits over the center of the 3 When canning use recipes and procedures from surface unit If your range or its location does not allow the canner to b...

Page 11: ... Press this pad to select the broil function FUNCTION INDICATORS Lights up to 13 BAKE Press this pad to select the bake function show whether oven is in the bake broil or self clean mode 14 DECREASE Short taps to this pad decrease the INCREASE Short taps to this pad increase the time or temperature by small amounts Press and hold the pad to increase the time or temperature by larger amounts TIMER ...

Page 12: ...he Timer If TIMER is displayed press the INCREASE or Press and hold the TIMER ON OFF pad until the DECREASE pad until the desired time is reached word TIMER disappears from the display If TIMER is not displayed press the TIMER pad first then follow the instructions above to set the timer Power Outage After a power outage when power is restored the display will flash and time shown will no longer b...

Page 13: ...e bump on the shelf support Place the cookware on the shelf then slide the shelf back into the oven This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven To remove the shelves from the oven pull toward you tilt the front end upward and pull them out 1 To replace place the shelf on the shelf support with the stop locks k ji q T curved extension under the shelf facing up toward the rear of the oven Tilt up...

Page 14: ...To change the oven temperature during the BAKE cycle press the BAKE pad and then the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to get the new temperature Oven Shelves Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the desired locations while the oven is o cool The correct Q shelf position depends on the kind o of food and the browning desired o As a general rule place most foods in the middle of the oven on either shelf pos...

Page 15: ...lat cookie sheets without sides produce better looking cookies Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan short sides all around may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the walls or the door of the oven Never entirely cover a shelf with a large cookie sheet For best results use only one cookie sheet in the oven at a time Pies Cakes For b...

Page 16: ...ngth of baking time is displayed The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a The oven will start immediately The word ON selected length of time At the end of Cook Time and 100 will be displayed The Cook Time will the oven will turn off automatically begin to count down As the oven heats UP the D 1 BAKE A 2 t v D 3 Press the BAKE pad dis lay will show the changing temperature When the oven re...

Page 17: ...and the oven will turn off The end of cycle tone will sound 8 Press the CLEAR OFF pad to clear the display if necessary Remove the food from the oven Remember even though the oven shuts off automatically foods continue cooking after the controls are off NOTE 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...

Page 18: ... in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached 1 Place the shelf in A or B position No preheating is necessary 2 Check the weight of the meat Place it naroasting a i grid in a shallow pan The melting fat will baste the meat Select a pan as close to the size of the meat as possible The broiler pan with grid is a good pan for this 3 Press the ...

Page 19: ...r 5 pounds more time for larger roasts Meat Tender cuts rib high quality sirloin tip rump or top round Lamb leg or bone in shoulder Veal shoulder leg or loin Pork loin rib or shoulder Ham precooked Poultry Chicken or Duck Chicken pieces Turkey For boneless rolled roasts over 6 Oven Temperature 325 325 325 325 325 325 3500 325 lches thick ad Doneness Rare Medium Well Done Rare Medium Well Done Well...

Page 20: ... Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler grid However you must mold the foil tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid Without the slits the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining to the broiler pan The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire If you do not cut the slits you are frying not broiling Questions and Answers Q Wh...

Page 21: ...e browning Pan frying is recommended Slash fat Rare Medium Well Done I X inch thick 2 to 2X Ibs T 1 whole 2 to 2X lbs split lengthwise Chicken Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes per side for cut up chicken Brush each side with melted butter Broil skin side down first Bakery Products Bread Toast or Toaster Pastries English Muffins 2 to 4 slices 1 pkg 2 2 split C or D C or D I I K 2 1 2 Space evenly ...

Page 22: ...lean spatters or spills on the oven front frame 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 well with a vinegar and water solution This will help prevent a brown residue from forming when the oven is hea...

Page 23: ...oes off 5 When the LOCK light is off slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go and open the door The word door will be displayed the word LOCK will flash and oven control will signal if you set the clean cycle and forget to close the oven door To Stop a Clean Cycle 1 Press the CLEAWOFF pad 2 When the LOCK light goes off and the oven has cooled below the locking temperature open the d...

Page 24: ... SELF CLEAN 4 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to enter the Clean Time E STOP TIME 5 Press the STOP TIME pad STOP TIME and the earliest Stop Time you can set will appear in the display The earliest Stop Time will be the Clean Time selected plus the time of day For example If the Clean Time is 3 hours and the time of day is 6 00 the Stop Time that appears in the display will be 9 00 6 Press the I...

Page 25: ...rmal condition resulting from heating and cooling during cleaning These lines do not affect how your oven performs Q Why do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning A Some types of soil will leave a deposit which is ash It can be removed with a damp sponge or cloth Q My oven shelves do not slide easily What is the matter A After many cleanings the oven shelves will lose their luster and become ha...

Page 26: ...r cleaning the surface units must be removed first Sutiace Unit Receptacle Drip Pan Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above the drip pan and pull it out Do not lift the surface unit more than 1 inch If you do it may not lie flat on the drip pan when you plug it back in Repeated lifting of the surface unit more than 1 inch above the drip pan can permanently damage the receptacle To replace a surfa...

Page 27: ...nge or disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel To remove Lift the light cover by pulling the bottom edge toward you and then up Place fingers on top near each end of the light Roll the top of the light gently toward the front of the range and gently pull the light from the socket making sure it does not hit the light cover Metal Parts Glass Window Painted Surfaces Do not use...

Page 28: ... a gap at the bottom to allow for proper air circulation Inside Gasket Gasket Outside Gasket I Outside of the door Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven door Rinse well You may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of the door Spillage of marinades fruit juices tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and...

Page 29: ...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 broiler pan and grid anywhere in the range How to Remove the Storage Drawer or Kick Panel to Clean U...

Page 30: ...t meet the above specifications it is recommended that a licensed electrician install an approved outlet Because range terminals are not accessible after range is in position flexible service conduit or cord must be used STEP 1 PREPARE THE OPENING lti spacing is recommended from the range to adjacent vertical walls above cooktop surface Alow 30 minimum clearance between surface units and bottom of...

Page 31: ...ctor cord is to be used when the appliance is installed in a mobile home or where local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral STEP 3 1 bcate connector block at the bottom rear of range and remove rear wiring cover 2 Directly below the connector block is a hole with a knockout ring for accommodating conduit fittings Brackets provided are used to support the flexible cord strain relief w...

Page 32: ...nstallation WARNING 1 Range must be secured by ANTI TIP bracket supplied 2 See instructions to instill supplied with bracket 3 Unless properly installed range could be tipped by stepping or sitting on door Injury might result from spilled hot liquids or from range itsefi Typical installation of Anti Tip bracket Attachment to Wall Bracket Screw Must Enter Wood or Metal Wall Plate k STEP 7 LEVELING ...

Page 33: ... the switch for 2 seconds If the light does not come on repeat Switch operating light is broken Call for service The oven is not set at BROIL 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 a...

Page 34: ...t cool below locking temperature Oven controls not set properly Heavily soiled ovens may need to self clean again or for a longer period Heavy spillovers should be cleaned before starting clean cycIe Self clean cycle has been selected but the latch handle was not moved all the way to the right Move the latch handle The latch handle was moved to the right but another program other than self clean w...

Page 35: ...ng or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may C E appliances and a brochure to call 800 TDD C EAC 800 833 4322 t request assist in planning a barrier free information or service kitchen fk r persons with limited mobility I obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Semice Contracts 80 62 2224 You can have the secure fkeling th...

Page 36: ...lease contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Cente 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 the Installation Instructions provided...

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