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Oven Light

The light comes on automatically when the door is opened. 

Shelf Positions

The oven has four shelf supports as identified in 
this illustration as A (bottom), B, C and D (top).

Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the
Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections.

A

B

C

D

Using Y

our Oven

Summary of Contents for JBP63

Page 1: ...face Cooking 8 14 Canning Tips 13 Control Settings 10 Cooktop Comparison 8 Cookware Tips 11 12 Surface Cleaning 14 Care and Cleaning 14 28 34 Anti Tip Device 31 Glass Cooktop 14 Lift Off Door 32 Oven Vent 34 Self Cleaning Instructions 28 30 Storage Drawer 33 Problem Solver 40 42 Thermostat Adjustment Do It Yourself 23 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Installation 35 39 Anti Tip De...

Page 2: ...ged 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 2 IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service see the Consumer Services page on the inside back cover We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If...

Page 3: ...age the range and even tip it over causing severe personal injury 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 device is installed and engaged properly remove the kick panel or storage drawer and inspect the rear leveling leg Make sure it fits securely into th...

Page 4: ...actly 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 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 ...

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: ...6 FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE 9 13 14 12 11 16 18 17 19 24 21 4 5 6 3 2 1 25 10 15 JBP63 23 22 20 8 Broiler Pan and Grid 8 7 ...

Page 7: ...rol 16 18 21 24 26 30 34 13 Surface Unit On Indicator Light 10 14 Oven Cleaning Light 29 15 Broiler Pan and Grid 5 24 26 27 33 16 Oven Vent Located at the rear of the cooktop 4 34 17 Automatic Oven Light Switch 17 18 Oven Interior Light 17 31 Comes on automatically when door is opened 19 Oven Shelf Supports 16 19 24 Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking 26 27 30 Roasting and Broi...

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: ...aluminum cookware across the glass may leave metal marks 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 g...

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: ... 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 or an unsuitable pan Use pans that match the diameter of the surface un...

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: ...sh to time Minutes are marked up to 60 in the center ring on the clock At the end of the set time a buzzer sounds to tell you time is up Turn knob without pushing in until pointer reaches OFF and buzzer stops Questions and Answers Q Must the clock be set on correct time of day when I wish to use the Automatic Timers for baking A Yes if you wish to set the DELAY START or STOP TIME dials to turn on ...

Page 16: ...low any time the OVEN SET knob is not in the OFF position BRO I L 5 0 0 4 5 0 4 0 0 3 5 0 3 0 0 2 5 0 2 0 0 W M CLEAN OVEN SET OVEN TEMP OFF B R O I L C L E A N T I M E D B A K E B A K E Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop locks so that when placed correctly on the shelf supports they will stop before coming out completely from the oven and will not tilt when removing food from or plac...

Page 17: ...y when the door is opened Shelf Positions The oven has four shelf supports as identified in this illustration as A bottom B C and D top Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking Roasting and Broiling sections A B C D Using Your Oven ...

Page 18: ... OVEN TEMP knob to the desired temperature 2 Check the food for doneness at the minimum time in the recipe Cook longer if necessary 3 Turn the OVEN SET knob or the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF when baking is finished OVEN SET OVEN TEMP B R O I L 5 0 0 4 5 0 400 350 300 2 5 0 2 0 0 W M C L E A N O F F B R O I L C L E A N T I M E D B A K E BAKE OVEN SET OVEN TEMP Oven Shelves Arrange the oven shelf or shel...

Page 19: ...of pan Glass baking dishes also absorb heat When baking in glass baking dishes the temperature may need to be reduced by 25 F For even cooking and proper browning there must be enough room for air circulation in the oven Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered as much as possible rather than being placed to the front or to the back of the oven Pans should not touch each other or ...

Page 20: ...ommended 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 entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil 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 Don t Peek Set the timer for ...

Page 21: ...en to turn off for example 6 00 The DELAY START dial should be at the same position as the time of day on the clock 2 Turn the OVEN SET knob to TIMED BAKE Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired oven temperature for example 250 F The oven will start immediately continue to cook for the programmed amount of time then shut off automatically 3 Remove the food from the oven Remember foods that are left...

Page 22: ...dial must be later than the time shown on the range clock and the DELAY START dial 3 Turn the OVEN SET knob to TIMED BAKE Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired temperature 4 When cooking is completed turn the OVEN SET knob or the OVEN TEMP knob on some models to OFF and remove the food from the oven Remember foods that are left in the oven continue cooking after the controls are off NOTE Foods th...

Page 23: ...hese thermometers may vary 20 40 degrees Back of OVEN TEMP knob Front of OVEN TEMP knob To Adjust the Thermostat 1 Pull the OVEN TEMP knob off the shaft look at the back of the knob and note the current setting before making any adjustments 2 Loosen both screws on the back of the knob 3 If the oven temperature seems too hot move the pointer toward the words MAKE COOLER If the temperature seems too...

Page 24: ...less than temperature in the 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 1 Place the shelf in A or B position No preheating is necessary 2 Check the weight of the meat Place the meat fat side up or poultry breast side up on the roasting grid in a shallow pan The melting fat will baste the meat...

Page 25: ... with a meat thermometer A Checking the finished internal temperature at the completion of cooking time is recommended Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide For roasts over 8 lbs check with thermometer at half hour intervals after half the time has passed Q Why is my roast crumbling when I try to carve it A Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to 20 minutes after removing them f...

Page 26: ...oil 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 When broiling...

Page 27: ...re 11 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 ...

Page 28: ...ycle 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 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 bul...

Page 29: ...ow indicating that the self clean cycle has begun When the oven reaches a certain temperature the oven door will lock The latch handle cannot be moved until oven cleaning is complete and the oven cools down Oven door and window get hot during self clean cycle DO NOT TOUCH The oven will smoke the first time you use the self clean cycle even though you have wiped up any excessive soil This is normal...

Page 30: ...cle Q Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part of my self cleaning oven A No cleaners or coatings should be used around any part of this oven If you do use them and do not wipe the oven absolutely clean afterward the residue can scar the oven surface and damage metal parts the next time the oven is automatically cleaned Q What should I do if excessive smoking occurs during cleaning A This is...

Page 31: ...s replaced Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury Operating the Self Cleaning Oven Care and Cleaning Oven Light Replacement CAUTION Before replacing your oven light bulb disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely The oven light bulb is covered with a re...

Page 32: ...s 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 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 displ...

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: ...he stem Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak Oven Vent The oven is vented through an opening at the rear of the cooktop Never cover the opening with aluminum foil or any other material This would prevent the oven vent from working properly Oven Vent Metal Parts Painted Surfaces Do not use steel wool abrasives ammonia or commercial oven cleaners To safely clean surfaces wash rinse and t...

Page 35: ...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 REQUIREMENTS CAUTIO...

Page 36: ...an electric range When installing 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 f...

Page 37: ... 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 the center screw of the connec...

Page 38: ...nclosure of splices etc must conform 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...

Page 39: ...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 in a variety of lo...

Page 40: ...fore 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 recommended cleaning p...

Page 41: ... Aluminum foil used on the broil pan grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended FOOD DOES NOT ROAST The OVEN SET knob not set at BAKE OR BAKE PROPERLY The OVEN TEMP knob not set at proper temperature Oven shelf is not level Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used Oven thermostat needs adjustment See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat Do It Yourself section OVEN DOO...

Page 42: ... function a thick pile of spillover in the oven can leave a heavy layer of ash that can insulate the area from further heat The door latch handle not moved all the way to the right OVEN DOOR Oven may be too hot from previous use Open oven door to cool oven When WON T LATCH oven has cooled latch handle can again be moved OVEN TEMPERATURE Oven thermostat needs adjustment See the Adjust the Oven Ther...

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: ...l Warrantor General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 JBP63 Part No 164D2966P238 Pub No 49 8726 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 prin...

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