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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARE THE OPENING (cent’d)

 Under the Range

 range, like many other household

items, is heavy and can 

 into soft

floor coverings 

 as cushioned vinyl or

carpeting. 

When 

 the range on this type

of flooring, use care, and follow these simple and
inexpensive instructions.

The range should be installed on a 1/4 inch thick
sheet   plywood (or similar material) as follows:

When the 

 covering ends 

 the front of the

range, 

the area that the range will rest on should

be built 

 with plywood to the same level or

higher than the floor covering. This 

 allow

the range to 

 moved for cleaning or servicing.

STEP 2

PREPARE FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Use only a 3-conductor, or if required a 

conductor range cord set as noted below. These
cord sets 

 provided with ring type terminals.

The electrical rating   

 cord must be 125/250

 minimum, 

 amperes.

 Only a 4-conductor cord is to be used

when 

 appliance is installed in   mobile home

or where 

 codes do not permit grounding

through the neutral.

STEP 3

 Locate 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 

 Brackets provided are used to support

 flexible cord strain relief, which must 

securely attached   the cord set.

 

STRAIN 

 BRACKETS

 WITH RANGE CORD

 

 

 

 

 )

STEP 

3-WIRE SYSTEM

 Cord 

Installation-Insert 

through power cord terminals so that the 
pass through connector 

 terminals and

engage nuts. Tighten screws 

POWER CORD
RING TERMINAL

 POWER

CORD

CONNECTOR
BLOCK

TERMINAL

 -- 

Cable Direct 

 

 

between the connector block terminals 
movable nuts with screws tightened securely,

1. Copper 

 SCREW

CONNECTOF?

TERM IN Al-

Connect the neutral or grounded wire of 
supply circuit to the neutral terminal   
connector block. located in the center. 
power leads must be connected to 

 outside

(brass colored) terminals.

NEUTRAL
TERMINAL

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APPROVED 

 COPPER 

 

Summary of Contents for JBP65

Page 1: ...11 Cooktop Comparison 8 Control Settings 8 9 Cookware Tips 9 10 Surface Cleanlng 12 Care and Cleaning 29 32 Anti Tip Device 29 klw iiia o Problem Solver 36 37 Thermostat Adjustment Dolt Yourself 20 More questions call GEAnswerCenter 8171Z626 21W Installation w w w 33 35 Anti Tip Device ti 33 35 Flooring Under the Range 34 Levehng 35 Consumer Services 39 Appliance Registration 2 Important Phone Num...

Page 2: ... QuickSet Self CIean Oven Controls Safety Features Big iew Window on some models o ArI exclusive f eature t rom GE the b i Q w nd w makes it easy to check baking progres u ith ut opening the door Questions Cal the GE An werCen el c n utn r information erv ic e Tlw GE Arlswer lentcr i hcr to help 24 hours a day se en days a week Cal 800 626 2000 Before using your range read this book carefully It i...

Page 3: ...g on the door kick pane or storage drawer or cooktop They could damage the range and even tip it over causing severe personal injury Do not store flammable materials in an oven m near the cooktop AWARNING 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 installe...

Page 4: ... 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 and or eyes Keep the oven vent unobstructed P Keep the oven free from grease buildup Place the oven shelf in the desired position while the oven is cool If shelves must ...

Page 5: ...e range without extending over the nearby surface units Always turn the surface units off before removing cookware Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or medium high heat settings When fIaming foods are under the hood turn the fan off The fan if operating may spread the flame c Foods for frying should be as dry as possible Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to ...

Page 6: ...FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Not all features are on all model o 0 e o 0 e L L LI L 1 JBP65 JBP75 JBP76 JBP77 JBP78 Broiler Pan and Grid 6 ...

Page 7: ... arlirlg OII y 23 26 27 7 Hot Surface Indicator Lights I 8 8 Radiant Surface Units I 3 5 8 12 9 Surface nit Control Knobs I 8 9 30 10 Oven I ight Switch I 15 11 4 UTOMAT1C OVEN Light I 13 18 I 13 14 13 OVEN ON Light 13 14 L 4TCH DOOR Light 13 27 28 PR1lHJGITED Light 13 14 1 O en Temperature Knob 14 18 19 23 26 27 30 I 8 J t Cooktop I 5 10 12 I 4 30 15 25 29 1 q ven Interior Light C lncS on au n a ...

Page 8: ...y Ieats by direct contact with the pan tind by heating the air under the pan For best cooking results use good quality pans Electric coils are more forgiving of warped pans than radiant or solid disks Heats up quickly but does not change heat ettings as quickly as gai or induction Electric coils stay hot enough to continue cooking for a short time af ter they are turned of f Heats by direct contac...

Page 9: ... the selected heat setting With poor cookware you will see frequent cycling of the unit off and on Good ilat cookware will minimize the cycling See the Surface Cookware Tips section Q It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or surface on the glass ceramic surface when it is cool Medium Low OFF LO 41 A al HI l MED Appearance may vary Medium High SURFACE COOKWARE TIPS l l e following informat...

Page 10: ...ess How to Check Pan Performance Use Of correct cookware can affect the cooking performance and cleaning of your cooktop The correct cookware reduces the temperature of the cooktop surface and mirri nizcs the chance of spillovers burning onto the cooktop ou must use pans with perfectly flat bottoms Some pans may have cur ed or rounded bottom or may be WaI ped 1 f you are unsure of tile iltitne s o...

Page 11: ...boil w iter or heat be careful when canning RIGHT WRO G NOTE If your house has low voltage canning may take ongcr than expected even though directions mm ha e been careiully followed The process time will be shortened by 1 using a pressure canner and 2 starting with HOT tap water for fastest hea ing Flat bottomed canners are required for glass cooktops of large quantities of w ater CA II TI N Sinc...

Page 12: ... the surface of your cooktop not covered by the warranty unless Ihe spill is removed while still hoi Special care should be taken when removing hot substances Follow these instructions carefully and remove soil while spill is still hot 1 Turn off all surf ace units affected b the spill o er RcrrIo Ie hot LHIS 2 Wearing an oven mitt hold the 3 razor s aper at a 30 angle to the cooktop and scrape ho...

Page 13: ... 4 AUTOMATIC OVEN Light Thii li his m ti ne the o en has been programmtxl 5 1 IME DISPLAY Shows the time t i day and the times set for the timer on automatic o en oper ations set times LIp to 11 hours and 59 minutes 7 LATCH DOOR Light Glows when the over r is in the Self Clean cycle After the Self Clean Cycle the I ight will flash Unlatch the door and turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF 8 PREHEA...

Page 14: ...d once To ancel the timer pre s If the remaining time is not in the display recall the the TIMER 01 4 OFF pad again remaining time by pressing the TIMER ON OFF pad and then press ing the HO J R and M 1 IN pads until the new time yet want shows n the display Power Outage When the power is restored the display will flash PF for Power Failure unti a pad is pressed or the knob is turne i Reset the clo...

Page 15: ...ced correctl on the shelf supports they will stop bef ore coming completely out from the o Jen and will not tilt when remoy ing food from or placing food on them To replace place the shelf on the shelf support with the stop locks curved extension under the shel facing up oward the rear of he oyen Tilt up the front and push the shelf towarci the back of the o en until it goes pa t the bump on the s...

Page 16: ... Shelves Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in Type of Food Shelf Position the desired locations while the oven is o 0 cool The correct Q shelf position depends on the kind o of fmxiand the browning desired o AA a general rule place most foods in the middle of the oven on either shelf position B or C See the chart for suggested helf positions B will be used more than C Brownies B _ Layer cakes B or...

Page 17: ...aking cookies flat 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 P...

Page 18: ...n will turn on The display will show the correct position before you turn the oven on Cook Time remaining When the oven reaches the The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a set temperature a tone sounds The oven will selected length of time At the end of Cook Time the continue to cook for the programmed amount of oven will turn off automatically time then shut off automatically 01 Press th...

Page 19: ...at a temperature of 325 F At the end of the 3 hour cooking time 7 00 the oven will automatically turn off When the oven automatically turns off the AUTOMATIC OVEN light will flash and the oven will signal Turn the oven control to OFF to stop the flashes and signal 6 Remove the food from the oven Remember even though the oven shuts off automatically foods continue cooking after controls are off NOT...

Page 20: ... pads for 5 seconds until the display changes Immediately before display changes back press the HOUR INCREASE or DECREASE pads to increase or decreaw the temperature in 5 degree increments We do not recommend the use of inexpensive The oven tem erature can be increased up to 35 F thermometers such as those found in grocery stores hotter or decr sed 35 F cooler to check the temperature setting of y...

Page 21: ...ntinue to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be remo ed when the desired internal temperature has been reached 1 Place the shelf in A or B position No preheating 3 Turn the Oven Temperature knob to the is necessary desired setting 2 Check the weight 4 After roasting is complete turn the en of the meat Place it Temperature knob to OFF tind then re noye fat ide up or for the food from the ove...

Page 22: ...but al owr to 2S minutes per Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly Some pound additional time 10 minuks per pound for commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully roasts Lmder 5 pounds more time for larger roasts without thaw ing Follow the directions g i en on the packtige label O en Type Temperature Doneness Nleat Tender cuts rib high quality sirloin tip rump or top round Lamb leg ...

Page 23: ...ld the foil ti ghtlv to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid J Without the slits the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining to the broi er 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 A Q A When broiling is it necessary to always use a Q Should I salt the meat before broiling grid in ...

Page 24: ...ng is recommended Slash fat Ral e Medium Well Done 1 inch thick 2 to 2 Ibs c c c Chicken 3 35 1 15 Reduce time abou 5 to 10 minutes per side for cut up chicken J3ru h each side with melted butter Broil skin jide down first llaker Products Bread Toast or Tt a tcr f as ries Enclish ML ffin C or D C or D Space evenly Place English nlLif fin cut side up and brush with bLlt er if desired I ohster Tai s...

Page 25: ...or 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 heated Buff these areas with a dry cloth Do not clean the gasket D...

Page 26: ...e O ren Temperature knob must be returned to their original positions before you can usc the o cn When the LATCH DOOR light flashes s ide the latch handle to the left as far as it ill go turn the Okren Temperature knob to OFF and open the door Never force the latch handle Wait until the LATCH DOOR light flashes and the latch slides easiij Forcing the latch handle ma damage t lc door lock To Stop A...

Page 27: ...e the oven for cleaning 2 Slide the latch handle to the right as far as it w ill go Never force the latch handle Forcin the s 3 Turn the Oven Temperature knob to the AUTO SELF CLEAN position 4 Press the START TIME ON OFF pad D YiT ONIOFF A HOUR v 5 Press the HOUR pad until 9 appears in the display The timer is now set to start cleaning in 2 hours at 9 00 The Self C lean Cycle will be set to automa...

Page 28: ...he first few clean inss Failure to wipe out excessive soil might al w cause a strong odor when clean ir g What causes the hair like lines on the enameled surface of my oven Thi is a normal condition resulting from heating anci cooling during clean i n g These lines do not affect how our o cn performs Q Why do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning A Some types of soil will leave a deposit which...

Page 29: ...lace it into groove of the light receptacle Pull main fuse or circuit breaker panel Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely wire forward to the center of the cover until it naps into place When in place the wire holds the co er The t ven light bLllb is covered with a removable glass firmly Be certain the wire is in the depression in cover that is held in place with a bail shaped wi...

Page 30: ... not soak Oven Vent The oven is vented through an opening at the rear of he cooktop Never cover the opening with aluminum foil or any other material This would prevent the oven vent from working properly Metal Parts Do not use steel wool abrasives ammonia or commercial oven cleaners To safely clean surfaces mash rin e and then dry with a soft cloth Painted Surfaces Painted surfaces include the sid...

Page 31: ... left on the liner causes additional it lir s w hen the en is heated 9 1 hc area outside the ga ket can be cleaned with a wouri pxi Oven Heating Elements c 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 no...

Page 32: ...with 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 o en cleaner If the grid is grey enamel it can also be cleaned with an oven cleaner If the grid is chrome do not LISe an oven cleaner to clean it Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in the dishwasher Do not store a soiled...

Page 33: ...ded 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 lk inch spacing is recommended from the range to adjacent vertical walls above cooktop surface Allow 30 inches minimum clearance between surface units and bottom of unprotected wood or metal top cab...

Page 34: ...e or where local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral STEP 3 1 Locate 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 condui fit ings Brackets provided are used to support the flexible cord strain relief which must be securely attached to the cord set WIQING COVER A JNECTOR C...

Page 35: ...efore b ginning installation WARNING 1 Range must be secured by ANTI TIP bracket supplied 2 See instructions to install 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 itself Typical installation of Anti Tip bracket Attachment to Wall Bracket STEP 7 LEVELING THE RANGE The range must be...

Page 36: ...WITH ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS If after performing one of these procedures the fuse blows or circuit breaker trips again call for service NOTE Apartment tenants or condominium owners should ask their bui din management to perform this check before 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 Incorrect cleaning ...

Page 37: ...oil tent was not used when needed to S1OW down browning dui ing roasting Oven thermostat needs adjustment See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat Do it Yourself section Oven thermostat needs adjustment See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat Do It Yourself section Make sure the electrical plug is plugged into a live properly grounded power outlet Check for power outage Review the Oven Control Clock and Time...

Page 38: ...ber o service you receive here are 3 steps to follow for lManager Consumer Relations GE Appliance further help Appliance Park FIRST contact the people who serviced your Louisville KY 40225 appliance Explain wh you are not pleaied In most cases this will solve the m oblem FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write L Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 606...

Page 39: ...e the assurance that if you ever t eecl i di rmation or assistance ix In X MTe H be there All you have to do is caH toll kee Home Repair Seruice 800 GEXARES 800432 2737 GEAnswer Center 801162ti2000 L For Customers With Special ll eeds 80L1626 2000 Seruice Contracts ...

Page 40: ... caused by use of 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 GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service cleaners other than the cooktop creme provided with the product Damage to the QuickClean cooktop caused by hardened spills of sugary ma...

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