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Summary of Contents for JBP84

Page 1: ...uctions Broiling Guide 13 Clock and Timer 14 Convection 16 19 Cookware 10 Oven 11 25 Oven Thermostat 23 Sabbath Feature 22 Self Cleaning 26 27 Special Features 20 21 Surface Units 8 9 Timed Baking Roasting 15 Warming Drawer 24 25 Care and Cleaning Broiler Pan Grid 31 Control Knobs 28 Glass Cooktop 33 34 Lift Off Oven Door 29 Light 31 Removable Drawer 30 Shelves 32 Surfaces 32 Troubleshooting Tips ...

Page 2: ... 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 to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and injury WARNING ANTI TIP DEVICE 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Ca...

Page 3: ... cabinets above a range or on the backsplash of a range children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance Be careful when reaching for items stored over the range Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot surface units or heating elements and may cause severe burns Use only dry po...

Page 4: ...at and poultry thoroughly meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160 F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180 F Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY Do not operate the oven or cooktop controls if the glass is broken Food splatter or cleaning solution may penetrate a broken control panel and create a risk of e...

Page 5: ...p 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 Be careful when placing spoons or other stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface when it is in use They may become hot and could cause burns Clean the cooktop with caution If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills...

Page 6: ...nual 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 THESE INSTRUCTIONS Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind...

Page 7: ...touch the heating element or the interior surface of the drawer These surfaces may be hot enough to burn REMEMBER The inside surface of the drawer may be hot when the drawer is opened Use care when opening the drawer Open the drawer a crack and let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands face and or eyes Do not use aluminum ...

Page 8: ...art with hot food Do not use to heat cold food Placing uncooked or cold food on the WARMING ZONE could result in food borne illness Push and turn the control knob to any desired setting For best results all foods on the WARMING ZONE should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil When warming pastries or breads the cover should be vented to allow moisture to escape Always use potholders or oven mitt...

Page 9: ...letely Water stains mineral deposits are removable using the cleaning cream or full strength white vinegar Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent film on the cooktop The cleaning cream will remove this discoloration Don t store heavy items above the cooktop If they drop onto the cooktop they can cause damage Do not use the surface as a cutting board SURFACE COOKING Never cook directly on th...

Page 10: ... is recommended Caution is recommended for cast iron cookware that is not completely covered with smooth porcelain enamel as it may scratch the glass ceramic cooktop Glass ceramic usable but not recommended Poor performance May scratch the surface Stoneware usable but not recommended Poor performance May scratch the surface Home Canning Tips Be sure the canner is centered over the surface unit Mak...

Page 11: ...s pad and then touch the number pads to set the amount 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 SELF CLEAN Pad Touch this pad to select the self cleaning function See the Using the self cleaning oven section START Pad Mu...

Page 12: ...ts you are essentially frying not broiling Do not use aluminum foil on the bottom of the oven 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 Cut slits in the foil just like the grid Preheating and Pan Placement Prehe...

Page 13: ...t cooking it to only 140 F means some food poisoning organisms may survive Source Safe Food Book Your Kitchen Guide USDA Rev June 1985 Broiling Guide Quantity and Shelf First Side Second Side Food or Thickness Position Time min Time min Comments Ground Beef 1 lb 4 patties E 9 6 Space evenly Up to 8 Well Done 1 2 to 3 4 thick E 11 10 patties take about the same time Beef Steaks Rare 1 thick F 7 5 S...

Page 14: ... again Touch the 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 touched 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 KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 The timer is a minute timer only The timer ...

Page 15: ...ow 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 Touch the BAKE pad Using the number pads enter the desired temperature Touch the COOKING TIME pad NOTE If your recipe requires preheating you may need to add additional time to the leng...

Page 16: ...ed foods cooked on multiple shelves Good for large quantities of baked foods Good results with cookies biscuits brownies cupcakes cream puffs sweet rolls angel food cake and bread Heat comes from the heating element in the rear of the oven The convection fan circulates the heated air evenly over and around the food Preheating is not necessary with foods having a bake time of over 15 minutes Convec...

Page 17: ...START pad NOTE If the auto recipe conversion feature is on it will automatically reduce the set regular baking temperature by 25 F to the appropriate conversion temperature See Using Convection Conversion in the special features section To change the oven temperature touch the CONVECTION BAKE or CONVECTION ROAST pad and then the number pads to set the new temperature When the oven starts to heat t...

Page 18: ...25 F 160 F Well 20 24 325 F 170 F Seafood Fish Whole 3 to 5 lbs 30 40 total 400 F Lobster Tails 6 to 8 oz each 20 25 total 350 F Poultry Whole Chicken 21 2 to 31 2 lbs 24 26 350 F 180 185 F Cornish Hens Unstuffed 1 to 11 2 lbs 50 55 total 350 F 180 185 F Stuffed 1 to 11 2 lbs 55 60 total 350 F 180 185 F Duckling 4 to 5 lbs 24 26 325 F 180 185 F Turkey Whole Unstuffed 10 to 16 lbs 8 11 325 F 180 18...

Page 19: ...r foods that are left in the oven continue cooking after the controls are off START CLEAR OFF 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 COOKING TIME CONVECTION ROAST CONVECTION BAKE OR 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 T...

Page 20: ...rature selections but you may change this to use the Celsius selections Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time until the display shows SF Touch the BROIL HI LO and COOKING TIME pads The display will show F Fahrenheit Touch the BROIL HI LO and COOKING TIME pads again The display will show C Celsius Touch the START pad START BROIL HI LO BROIL HI LO BAKE COOKING TIME Tones at the End of...

Page 21: ...ll show 24 hr If this is the choice you want touch the START pad Touch the CLOCK pad again to black out the clock display The display will show OFF If this is the choice you want touch the START pad NOTE If the clock is in the black out mode you will not be able to use the Delay Start function START BROIL HI LO BAKE CLOCK Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting...

Page 22: ...y 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 59 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 number pads ente...

Page 23: ...ead them For example to change the oven temperature 15 F touch 1 and 5 When you have made the adjustment touch the START pad to go back to the time of day display Use your oven as you would normally START 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 BROIL HI LO BAKE BAKE The type of margarine will affect baking performance Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as butter or margarine 80 f...

Page 24: ...n Using the Warming Drawer The warming drawer will keep hot cooked foods warm Always start with hot food Do not use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers chips or dry cereal Do not line the warming drawer or pan with aluminum foil Foil is an excellent heat insulator and will trap heat beneath it This will upset the performance of the drawer and could damage the interior finish Allow appro...

Page 25: ...trol Setting Bacon 3 Breads 1 Casserole 2 Chicken fried 3 Ham 3 Muffins 1 Pies 1 Pizza 3 Potatoes baked 3 Tortilla chips 1 To Crisp Stale Items Place food in low sided dishes or pans Preheat on 1 setting Check crispness after 45 minutes Add time as needed To Warm Serving Bowls and Plates To warm serving bowls and plates set the control on 1 Use only heat safe dishes If you want to heat fine china ...

Page 26: ... 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 START 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SELF CLEAN How to Set the Upper Oven for Cleaning The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the ...

Page 27: ... 3 2 1 DELAY START 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SELF CLEAN After a Clean Cycle 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 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 o...

Page 28: ...d become hot during oven use It is normal for steam to come out of the vent and moisture may collect underneath it when the oven is in use The vent is important for proper air circulation Never block this vent 5 28 How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape Carefully grasp a corner of the protective shipping film with your fingers and slowly peel it from the appliance surface Do not...

Page 29: ... 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 should have it replaced Cleaning the Oven Door To clean the inside of the door Do not allow excess water to run into any holes or slots in the door Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during the self clean cycle you do not need to clea...

Page 30: ...y cleaning Clean with hot soapy water and a sponge or dish towel Dry with a clean cloth Replace the pan in the lower oven drawer NOTE For models with a warming drawer before performing any adjustments cleaning or service disconnect the range electrical power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker Make sure the drawer heating element is ...

Page 31: ...er Pan Grid Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in a self cleaning oven After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven Remove the grid from the pan Carefully pour out the grease from the pan into a proper container Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water with a soap filled or plastic scouring pad If food has burned on sprinkle the grid with detergent while hot and cover with wet...

Page 32: ...ss Steel Surfaces Do not use a steel wool pad it will scratch the surface Shake bottle well Place a small amount of Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner on a damp cloth or damp paper towel Clean a small area approximately 8 x 8 rubbing with the grain of the stainless steel if applicable Dry and buff with a clean dry paper towel or soft cloth Repeat as necessary NOTE If a mineral oil based stainless s...

Page 33: ...after all residue has been removed polish the entire surface with CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and a paper towel The CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Scraper and all recommended supplies are available through our Parts Center See instructions under To Order Parts section on next page NOTE Do not use a dull or nicked blade Heavy Burned On Residue Use a CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cook...

Page 34: ...ktop surface These marks are removable using the CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner with the CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops 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 removed immediately before heating again or the discoloration may be permanent WARNING Carefully check the botto...

Page 35: ...between before use and use cookware with smooth 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 light colored when it is hot This is temporary...

Page 36: ...ee 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 Oven thermostat See the Adjust the oven thermostat Do it yourself too hot or too cold needs adjustment section Clock an...

Page 37: ...mperature to cook inside the oven has not dropped below the locking temperature F and a number You have a function error code Touch the CLEAR OFF pad Put the oven back into or letter flash operation in the display If the function code repeats Disconnect all power to the range for at least 30 seconds and then reconnect power If the function error code repeats call for service Control signals after ...

Page 38: ... to cool Oven shelves are The shelves were cleaned Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to a paper difficult to slide in a self clean cycle towel and wipe the edges of the oven shelves with the paper towel Do not spray with Pam or other lubricant sprays Drawer does not slide The drawer is out Fully extend the drawer and push it all the way in smoothly or drags of alignment See the Care and cleani...

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Page 41: ...41 Notes Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ...

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