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GE Electric Range Warranty

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, 
or an authorized Customer Care

®

technician. For service, 

call 800-GE-CARES.

For The Period Of:

We Will Replace, At No Charge To You:

One Year

Any part

of the range which fails due to a defect

From the date of the

in materials or workmanship. During this

full one-year

original purchase

warranty,

we will also provide, 

free of charge,

all labor 

and in-home service to replace the defective part.

Five Years

A replacement glass cooktop 

if it should: crack due 

From the date of the

to thermal shock; discolor; crack at the rubber seal

original purchase

between the glass cooktop and the porcelain edge.

(does not apply to JBP60)

It will also be replaced if the pattern wears off or if 
any of the radiant surface units burn out. During this

five-year limited warranty, 

you will be responsible for any

labor or in-home service costs.

Service trips to your home to teach you

how to use the product.

Improper installation.

Failure of the product if it is 

abused, misused, or used for other 
than the intended purpose or used
commercially.

Damage to the glass cooktop 
caused by use of cleaners other than
the recommended cleaning creams.

Damage to the glass cooktop caused 
by hardened spills of sugary materials 
or melted plastic that are not cleaned
according to the directions in the 
Owner’s Manual.

Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.

Damage to the product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

Incidental or consequential damage to
personal property caused by possible
defects with this appliance.

What GE Will Not Cover:

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased
for home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to
your home.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your
state’s Attorney General.

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Summary of Contents for JBP63

Page 1: ...GE Appliances GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Part No 164D3333P037 Pub No 49 8783 JBP60 JBP63 JBP66 JBP75 JBP76 JBP77 JBP78 Owner s Manual Ranges Self Cleaning Radiant 4...

Page 2: ...range That s important because your new range will be part of your family for many years And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come We thank you for buying GE We appreciate your pur...

Page 3: ...ps If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included in the back section Or you can always call the GE Answer Center...

Page 4: ...E USING 4 WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion electric shock or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life...

Page 5: ...or unattended in an area where an appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance Do not allow anyone to climb stand or hang on the door storage drawer or...

Page 6: ...not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Turn the controls off Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the pan completely with a well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tra...

Page 7: ...nottouchthesurface units theheating elementsortheinterior surfaceoftheoven Thesesurfacesmaybe hotenoughtoburn eventhoughtheyare darkincolor During andafteruse donot touch orletclothingor otherflammabl...

Page 8: ...ing out the shelf to the stop lock is a convenience in lifting heavy foods It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls When using cooking or roasting bag...

Page 9: ...mercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside of the oven when the self clean cyc...

Page 10: ...cooktop become broken Never use the glass cooktop surface as a cutting board Do not place or store items that can melt or catch fire on the glass cooktop even when it is not being used Use proper pan...

Page 11: ...als and 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 When f...

Page 12: ...areas until they have cooled and the indicator light has gone off Sugar spills are the exception to this Please see Cleaning the glass cooktop section When the cooktop is cool use only the recommende...

Page 13: ...us Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our GE family SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Cust...

Page 14: ...iant cooktop features heating units beneath a smooth glass surface NOTE A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for the first time It is caused by the heating of new parts and insulating ma...

Page 15: ...Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktops An overheated copper bottom pot will leave a residue that will permanently stain the cooktop if not removed immediately Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron r...

Page 16: ...OFF Press this pad and the HOUR and MIN pads to delay the starting of your oven up to 11 hours and 59 minutes COOK TIME ON OFF Press this pad and then press the HOUR and MIN pads to set the amount of...

Page 17: ...he latch is used for self cleaning only PREHEATED Light Glows when the oven reaches your selected temperature Oven Temperature Knob Turn this knob to the setting you want As a safety feature this oven...

Page 18: ...the support tilt up the front and push the shelf in The oven has 4 shelf positions Using the oven 18 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information Troubleshooting Tips Customer...

Page 19: ...Place the meat or fish on the broiler grid in the broiler pan Follow suggested shelf positions in the Broiling guide Turn the Oven Temperature knob to BROIL 3 2 1 Leave the door open to the broil stop...

Page 20: ...gthwise chicken Brush each side with melted butter Broil skin side down first Lobster Tails 2 4 B 13 16 Do not Cut through back of shell 6 to 8 oz turn Spread open Brush with each over melted butter b...

Page 21: ...emaining you may change it by pressing the HOUR and MIN pads until the time you want appears in the display If the remaining time is not in the display recall the remaining time by pressing the TIMER...

Page 22: ...f cooking time Turn the Oven Temperature knob to the desired temperature Thedisplay willshowthecooking timeremaining When theovenreachesthesettemperature a tonesounds When the oven automatically turns...

Page 23: ...ou release the adjustment button OVEN ON Indicates the thermostat will be set at the factory setting PREHEATED Indicates the thermostat will be set 20 F hotter LATCH DOOR Indicates the thermostat will...

Page 24: ...r The enamel grid and broiler pan may be cleaned in the self cleaning oven However to help prevent heavy smoke caused by self cleaning the greasy soil in the pan you must first clean off the excess gr...

Page 25: ...0 400 500 550 START TIME ON OFF You may notice some white ash in the oven Wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools If white spots remain remove them with a soap filled steel wool pad and rins...

Page 26: ...er cleaning To remove a knob pull it straight off the stem Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak 26 Pull the knob straight off the stem Oven vent location Oven Vent The oven is vented throu...

Page 27: ...not rub or clean the door gasket it has an extremely low resistance to abrasion If you notice the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door you shoul...

Page 28: ...d 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 the cover Do not remove any screws to remove the cover Replace b...

Page 29: ...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 After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven How to Remove the St...

Page 30: ...ream This helps protect the top and makes clean up easier Clean the surface with the cleaning cream after each use Rub a few drops less is better of the cleaning cream onto soiled area using a damp pa...

Page 31: ...scraper at a 30 angle to the cooktop Scrape the hot spill to a cool area outside the surface unit With the spill in a cool area use a dry paper towel to remove any excess Any spillover remaining shoul...

Page 32: ...ead nutdriver Channel lock pliers or small ratchet wrench with 3 16 socket for leveling range Tools You Will Need Electrical Requirements CAUTION FOR PERSONAL SAFETY DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH...

Page 33: ...the installation instructions packed with that appliance If cabinet storage is installed reduce risk by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a min of 5 beyond the bottom of the cabinets...

Page 34: ...rical Connection Effective January 1 1996 the National Electric Code requires that new construction not existing utilize a 4 conductor connection to an electric range When installing an electric range...

Page 35: ...rom the bracket and twist until ring is removed Assemble the strain relief in the hole Insert the power cord through the strain relief and tighten Allow enough slack to easily attach the cord terminal...

Page 36: ...inal located in the center of the connector block The power leads must be connected to the outside brass colored terminals Remove the 3 wire terminal screws from the connector block Insert screws thro...

Page 37: ...nge with the grounding plate and grounding screw Remove the 3 screws from the connector block Remove the grounding screw and strap from the connector block middle location and the screw connection to...

Page 38: ...sed see note below NOTE ALUMINUM WIRING Do not connect aluminum wire to the connector block Use copper building wire rated for the correct amperage and voltage to make 3 three 3 copper jumper wires Co...

Page 39: ...If aluminum wire is used see note below NOTE ALUMINUM WIRING Do not connect aluminum wire to connector block Use copper building wire rated for the correct amperage and voltage to make 3 three 3 coppe...

Page 40: ...l Bracket Screw must enter wood or metal Wall plate Leveling the Range The range must be level Leveling feet are located at each corner of the base of the range Remove the storage drawer or kick panel...

Page 41: ...et for the surface unit you are using Tiny scratches Incorrect cleaning Use recommended may appear as methods being used cleaning procedures cracks or abrasions Cookware with rough Be sure cookware bo...

Page 42: ...ice Oven light does not work Light bulb is loose Tighten or replace or defective the bulb Switch operating light Call for service is broken Oven will not work Plug on range is not Make sure electrical...

Page 43: ...open to the See the Using the broil stop position as oven section recommended Improper shelf position See the Broiling guide being used Food being cooked Use the broiling pan and in a hot pan grid tha...

Page 44: ...rature Allow the range to cool to self clean is too high to set a room temperature and self clean operation reset the controls Oven controls Make sure you turn the improperly set control knob all the...

Page 45: ...section Oven was heavily soiled Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean cycle Heavily soiled ovens may need to self clean again or for a longer period of time LATCH DOOR light Oven control...

Page 46: ...e check the oven door latch The latch mayhavebeenmoved even if only slightly from the locked position Make sure the latch is moved to the right as far as it willgo Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OF...

Page 47: ...ome to teach you how to use the product Improper installation Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Damage to the glass cookto...

Page 48: ...rvice Contracts 800 626 2224 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructio...

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