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Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning

Troubleshooting T

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Consumer Support

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Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle

At the end of a timed cycle, 3 short beeps will
sound followed by one beep every 6 seconds until
the CLEAR/OFF pad is pressed. This continual 
6 second beep may be canceled.

To cancel the 6 second beep:

Press the 

BAKE

and 

BROIL HI/LO

pads

at the same time for 3 seconds until

the display shows 

SF.

Press the 

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF

pad. The display shows 

CON BEEP

(continual beep). Press the 

KITCHEN

TIMER ON/OFF

pad again. The display

shows 

BEEP.

(This cancels the one

beep every 6 seconds.)
Press the 

START

pad.

12 Hour, 24 Hour or Clock Black-Out

Your control is set to use a 12 hour clock.

If you would prefer to have a 24 hour

military time clock or black-out the clock

display, follow the steps below.

Press the 

BAKE

and 

BROIL HI/LO

pads

at the same time for 3 seconds until

the display shows 

SF.

Press the 

CLOCK

pad once. The

display will show 

12 hr.

If this is 

the choice you want, press the 

START

pad.

Press the 

CLOCK

pad again to change to

the 24 hour military time clock. The

display will show 

24 hr.

If this is the choice

you want, press the 

START

pad.

Press the 

CLOCK

pad again to black-out

the clock display. The display will show

OFF.

If this is the choice you want, press

the 

START

pad.

NOTE: 

If the clock is in the black-out mode you

will not be able to use the Delay Start function.

Cook and Hold

Your new control has a cook and hold feature that
keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after
the cooking function is finished. 

To activate this feature, follow the steps

below.

Press the 

BAKE

and 

BROIL HI/LO

pads

at the same time for 3 seconds until

the display shows 

SF.

Press the 

COOKING TIME

pad. 

The display will show 

Hld OFF.

Press the 

COOKING TIME

pad again 

to activate the feature. The display

will show 

Hld ON.

Press the 

START

pad to activate 

the cook and hold feature and 

leave the control set in this special

features mode.

Summary of Contents for JBP79

Page 1: ...s 10 11 Thermostat 17 Timed Baking Roasting 15 Surface Units 7 8 Care and Cleaning Broiler Pan Grid 22 Control Knobs 20 Glass Cooktop 23 24 Lift Off Oven Door 21 Light 22 Shelves 22 Troubleshooting Tips 25 28 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Product Registration 29 30 Warranty 31 www GEAppliances com Write the model and serial numbers here Model _____________ Serial _____________ You c...

Page 2: ...veling leg Make sure it fits securely into the slot If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason make sure the device is properly engaged when you push the range back against the wall If it is not there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand sit or lean on an open door Please refer to the Anti Tip device information in this manual Failure ...

Page 3: ... safety precautions should be followed including the following Use this appliance only for its intended purposeasdescribedinthisOwner sManual Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with the provided installation instructions Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse Mark it for easy reference Do not attempt to ...

Page 4: ...ooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range Do not touch the surface units the heating elements or the interior surface of the oven These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact the surface units areas nearby the surface units or any interior area of t...

Page 5: ... when food is added If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point Avoid scratching the glass cooktop The cooktop can be scratched with items such as sharp instruments rings or other jewelry and ri...

Page 6: ...ils or food in the oven when not in use Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms except as suggested in this manual Improper installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire 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 WARNING OVEN READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY SAVE...

Page 7: ...o the size of the cookware you are using To use the small 6 inch surface unit turn the control knob to the SMALL BURNER settings To use the large 9 inch surface unit turn the control knob to the LARGE BURNER settings Temperature Limiter Every radiant surface unit has a temperature limiter The temperature limiter protects the glass cooktop from getting too hot The temperature limiter may cycle the ...

Page 8: ...e usable but not recommended Poor performance May scratch the surface Check pans for flat bottoms by using a straight edge Pans with rounded curved ridged or warped bottoms are not recommended Never cook directly on the glass Always use cookware About the radiant surface units The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a smooth glass surface NOTE A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop ...

Page 9: ...ount of time you want your food to cook The oven will shut off when the cooking time has run out DELAY START Pad Use along with COOKING TIME or SELF CLEAN pads to set the oven to start and stop automatically at a time you set CLOCK Pad Press this pad before setting the clock TOP LIGHT Pad Press this pad to turn the surface light on or off KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF Pad Press this pad to select the timer...

Page 10: ...TART pad again and the display will show no shdn no shut off Press the START pad to activate the no shut off and leave the control set in this special features mode Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Selection Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit temperature selections but you may change this to use the Celsius selections Press the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time for 3 seconds ...

Page 11: ...d BROIL HI LO pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF Press the CLOCK pad once The display will show 12 hr If this is the choice you want press the START pad Press the CLOCK pad again to change to the 24 hour military time clock The display will show 24 hr If this is the choice you want press the START pad Press the CLOCK pad again to black out the clock display The display ...

Page 12: ... on cookie sheet D Angel food cake C or D bundt or pound cakes Biscuits muffins brownies C or D cookies cupcakes layer cakes pies Casseroles C or D Turkey A Preheating and Pan Placement Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes cookies pastry and breads To preheat set the oven at the correct temperature The control will beep when the ove...

Page 13: ...ck D 10 8 Medium 2 to 2 1 2 lbs D 15 10 12 Well Done E 20 20 Chicken 1 whole cut up C 25 25 Brush each side with 2 to 2 1 2 lbs melted butter split lengthwise Broil skin side down Breast C 25 15 first Bakery Product Bread toast 2 to 4 slices E 3 1 Space evenly Place English Muffin 2 split F 3 4 English muffins cut side up and brush with butter if desired Lobster Tails 2 4 C 18 20 Do not Cut throug...

Page 14: ...he START pad When the timer reaches 00 the control will beep 3 times followed by one beep every 6 seconds until the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad is pressed The 6 second tone can be canceled by following the steps in the Special features of your oven control section under Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle The timer is a minute timer only The timer does not control oven operations The maximum setting on...

Page 15: ...ll sound At the end of timed baking the oven will turn off The end of cycle tone will sound Press the CLEAR OFF pad to clear the display How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop You can set the oven control to delay start the oven cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day Press the BAKE pad Using the number pads enter ...

Page 16: ... the display shows SF Tap the DELAY START pad until SAb bAtH appears in the display Touch the START pad and will appear in the display Touch the COOKING TIME pad Touch the number pads to set the desired length of cooking time between 1 minute and 9 hours and 99 minutes The cooking time that you entered will be displayed Touch the START pad Touch the BAKE pad No signal will be given Using the numbe...

Page 17: ...mperature or twice to increase The oven temperature can be adjusted up as much as 35 F or down as much as 35 F Press the number pads the same way you read them For example to change the oven temperature 15 F press 1 and 5 When you have made the adjustment press the START pad to go back to the time of day display Use your oven as you would normally The type of margarine will affect baking performan...

Page 18: ... bulb cover is in place and the oven light is off IMPORTANT The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any range Move birds to another well ventilated room Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Touch the SELF CLEAN pad Using the number pads enter the desired clean time if a time other than 4 hours is nee...

Page 19: ...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 rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle repeat the cycle You cannot set the oven for cooking until the oven is cool enough for t...

Page 20: ...he control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning Before removing the knobs for cleaning please note that the knobs are in the OFF position When replacing the knobs check the OFF position to insure proper placement Wash the knobs in soap and water or a vinegar and hot water solution but do not soak Molded flat area Flat Flat Stem Spring clip Clear groove in stem Molded rib Groove Stem The knob s...

Page 21: ...nto the vent openings If any stain on the door vent trim is persistent use a soft abrasive cleaner and a sponge scrubber for best results Spillage of marinades fruit juices tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately When surface is cool clean and rinse Do not use oven cleaners cleaning powders or harsh abrasives on the outside of...

Page 22: ...iler pan and grid can also be cleaned in a dishwasher After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere in the range Storage Drawer Removal To remove the drawer Pull the drawer out until it stops Lift the front of the drawer until the stops clear the guides Remove the drawer To replace the drawer Place the drawer rails on the guides Push the dr...

Page 23: ...Brite Multi Purpose No Scratch scrub sponges by 3M Allow the cooktop to cool Spread a few drops of Cerama Bryte to the entire burned residue area Using the scrub sponge rub the residue area applying pressure as needed If any residue remains repeat the steps listed above as needed For additional protection after all residue has been removed polish the entire surface with Cerama Bryte and a paper to...

Page 24: ...surface unless the spillover is immediately removed Be careful not to slide pots and pans across your cooktop It will leave metal markings on the cooktop surface These marks are removable using the cleaning cream with a scrub sponge and or razor scraper If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or copper are allowed to boil dry the overlay may leave black discoloration on the cooktop This should be ...

Page 25: ... bottoms the cookware and the surface of the cooktop Cookware has been slid across the cooktop surface Areas of discoloration Food spillovers not cleaned See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section on the cooktop before next use Hot surface on a model This is normal The surface may appear discolored with a white glass cooktop when it is hot This is temporary and will disappear as the glass cools Pl...

Page 26: ...for broiling Aluminum foil used on the See the Using the oven section the broiling pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended In some areas the power Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes voltage may be low Broil for the longest period of time recommended in the Broiling Guide Oven temperature too Oven thermostat See the Adjust the oven thermostat Do it yourself hot or to...

Page 27: ...ot Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature open after a clean cycle Oven not clean after Oven controls not properly set See the Using the self cleaning oven section a clean cycle 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 LOCK DOOR flashes The self clean cycle has been C...

Page 28: ...age Power outage or surge Reset the clock If the oven was in use you must reset clock flashes it by pressing the CLEAR OFF pad setting the clock and resetting any cooking function Burning or oily This is normal in a new To speed the process set a self clean cycle for a odor emitting from oven and will disappear minimum of 3 hours See the Using the self the vent in time cleaning oven section Strong...

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Page 30: ... detach and return the form below to ensure that your product is registered or register online at www GEAppliances com 1 2 3 Model Number Serial Number Cut here Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification After mailing the registration below store this document in a safe pla...

Page 31: ...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 caused by possible defects with this appliance...

Page 32: ...at are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories www GEAppliances com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover...

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