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Summary of Contents for JBP90

Page 1: ...g Instructions 41 43 Timed Baking 32 33 Power Outage 19 Surface Cooking 10 17 Canning Tips 12 Coil Surface Units 10 12 15 Cooktop Comparison 10 Cookware Tips 14 16 Halogen Radiant Surface Cleaning 17 Halogen Radiant Surface Units 10 17 Problem Solver 54 56 Thermostat Adjustment Do It Yourself 33 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Care and Cleaning 44 48 Anti Tip Device 44 Cooktop 47...

Page 2: ...dle enhances the styling of the range while providing a comfortable grip and feel Big View Window An exclusive feature from GE the big window makes it easy to check baking progress without opening the door Safety Features The four hot surface indicator lights let you know which surface unit is turned on or still too hot to touch The control lock out feature prevents children from turning on the ov...

Page 3: ... 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 3 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 fo...

Page 4: ...contact with hot surface units or heating elements and may cause severe burns 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 secu...

Page 5: ...hat 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 the range when opening the oven door Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands face and or eyes When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven follow the manufacturer s directions Do not heat unopened food containers Pressure could build up a...

Page 6: ... container should be turned toward the center of the range without extending over the nearby surface units Always turn the surface units off before removing cookware To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric shock always be certain that the controls for all surface units are at the off position and all coils are cool before attempting to lift or remove a unit Do not immerse or soak the remova...

Page 7: ...ys turn the surface units off before removing the 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...

Page 8: ...ance may vary 7 36 36 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 8 7 29 30 31 32 JBP90 JBP95 Drip wells Support Rods Electric coil models have lift up cooktops for easier cleaning Broiler pan and grid 1 3 4 5 6 33 34 9 10 11 12 13 14 35 24 26 21 19 22 23 25 28 2 JBP80 16 20 27 ...

Page 9: ...lement 5 38 47 20 Oven Interior Light 21 41 45 Comes on automatically when the door is opened Explained Feature Index on page 21 Oven Shelf Supports 22 24 Shelf positions for cooking are 34 40 suggested in the Baking Roasting and Broiling sections 22 Oven Shelf with Stop Locks 22 24 30 number may vary 41 43 46 23 Bake Element 5 47 May be gently lifted for wiping the oven floor 24 Oven Window 2 31 ...

Page 10: ... right away under a glass and changes heat settings right away like a gas cooktop After turning the control surface off the glass cooktop is hot from the heat of the pan but cooking stops right away 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 Th...

Page 11: ...face unit is turned on coils beneath the surface unit radiate heat through the glass to the cookware The red glow of the coils will be visible through the glass It will take the surface unit a few moments to heat up The coil cycles on and off to maintain your selected control setting With poor cookware you will see frequent cycling of the unit off and on Good flat cookware will minimize the cyclin...

Page 12: ...ment of Agriculture Extension Service 4 Remember that canning is a process that generates large amounts of steam To avoid burns from steam or heat be careful when canning NOTE If your house has low voltage canning may take longer than expected even though directions have been carefully followed The process time can be shortened by 1 using a pressure canner and 2 starting with HOT tap water for fas...

Page 13: ...icator light may glow between LO and OFF but there is no power to the surface units Appearance may vary slightly 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 so be careful when touching the cooktop The hot surface indicator light will remain lit after the surface unit is off unt...

Page 14: ... to select from so you can match the size of the unit to the size of the cookware you are using To use the large 9 inch surface unit push in the right portion of the COIL SIZE switch next to the control knob To use the small 6 inch surface unit push in the left portion of the COIL SIZE switch COIL SIZE 9 6 SURFACE COOKWARE TIPS Electric Coil models only Cookware Use medium or heavy weight cookware...

Page 15: ...mended Good conductivity Aluminum residues sometimes appear as scratches on the cooktop but can be removed if cleaned immediately Because of its low melting point thin weight aluminum should not be used Porcelain enamel Good performance only with a thick flat smooth bottom Avoid boiling dry as porcelain can melt and fuse to the surface Copper Bottom heavy weight recommended Good performance but co...

Page 16: ... 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 unit Cooking performance will not be as good if the cookware is either smaller or larger than the surface unit Place only dry pans on the surface units Do not place lids on the surface units particularly wet lids We recommend that you use only a flat bottomed wok...

Page 17: ... mitt hold the razor scraper at a 30 angle 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 Soi...

Page 18: ...V ROAST Press this pad to select roasting with convection 12 AUTO SELF CLEAN Press this pad to select the self cleaning function See the Operating the Self Cleaning Oven section 13 INCREASE Short taps to this pad increase the time or temperature by small amounts Press and hold the pad to increase the time or temperature by larger amounts 14 DECREASE Short taps to this pad decrease the time or temp...

Page 19: ...ntil the word TIMER disappears from the display End of Cycle Tones Power Outage The end of cycle tone is a series of 3 beeps followed by 1 beep every 6 seconds If you would like to remove the signal that beeps every 6 seconds press and hold the CLEAR OFF pad for 10 seconds To return the signal that beeps every 6 seconds press and hold the CLEAR OFF pad for 10 seconds After a power outage when powe...

Page 20: ...to the time of day display 20 Child Lockout Feature Your range has a special feature that allows you to lock the oven control preventing children from turning on the oven accidentally or without your permission To lock the oven control press and hold the and pad and the STOP TIME pad at the same time for two seconds The word OFF will appear and then disappear in the display and the oven control wi...

Page 21: ...ed extension of the shelf under the stop locks on the shelf support Then slide the shelf all the way into the oven continued next page Oven Light The light comes on automatically when the oven door is opened Use the switch to turn the light on and off when the door is closed OVEN LIGHT USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven 1 Look at the controls Be sure you understand how to set them properly Rea...

Page 22: ...aching into the hot oven To remove a shelf from the oven pull it toward you tilt the front end upward and pull it out To replace place the shelf on the shelf support with the stop locks curved extension of the shelf facing up toward the rear of the oven Tilt up the front and push the shelf toward the back of the oven until it goes past the bump on the shelf support Then lower the front of the shel...

Page 23: ...lts if you use a flat cookie sheet instead of a pan with low sides For recipes like oven baked chicken you should use a pan with low sides Hot air cannot circulate well around food in a pan with high sides When should you use Convection Bake or Convection Roast To help you understand the difference between convection bake and roast and traditional bake and roast here are some general guidelines In...

Page 24: ...When the oven starts to heat the word ON and the changing temperature starting at 100 F will be displayed When the oven reaches the temperature you set a tone will sound 3 Press the CLEAR OFF pad when baking is finished NOTE You will hear a fan while cooking with this feature The fan will stop when the door is opened but the heat will not turn off To change the oven temperature during the Convecti...

Page 25: ...0 minutes The words TIMED CONV BAKE and COOK TIME will be displayed along with the oven temperature that you set and the cook time that you entered When the oven starts to heat the word ON and the changing temperature starting at 100 F will be displayed When the oven reaches the temperature you set a tone will sound The oven will continue to cook for the programmed amount of time then shut off aut...

Page 26: ...ar in the display At 4 00 the oven will turn on automatically When the oven starts to heat the word ON and the changing oven temperature starting at 100 F will be displayed The oven will continue to cook for the programmed 3 hours and shut off automatically at 7 00 7 At the end of Timed Convection Bake the display will show 0HR 00 COOK TIME and the oven will turn off The end of cycle tone will sou...

Page 27: ...he Convection Cookbook Convection Roasting Rack Roasts or poultry should be cooked on the lowest shelf position A on a shelf When you are convection roasting you will use the broiler pan and grid and the special roasting rack The pan is used to catch grease spills and the grid is used to prevent grease spatters The rack holds the meat This rack allows the heated air to circulate under the meat and...

Page 28: ...eat the words CONV ON and the roasting temperature you set will be in the display After a few seconds the words LO PROBE will replace the roasting temperature in the display After the internal temperature of the meat reaches 100 F the changing internal temperature will be shown in the display 7 When internal temperature of meat reaches the number you have set the probe and the oven turn off and th...

Page 29: ...ould know that cooking it to only 140 F means some food poisoning organisms may survive Source Safe Food Book Your Kitchen Guide USDA Rev June 1985 How to Set Your Oven for Baking To avoid possible burns place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on 1 Press the BAKE pad 2 Press the or pad The last oven set temperature appears in the display Continue pressing until the desir...

Page 30: ... casseroles and roasts preheating is not necessary For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone preheat 10 minutes After the oven is preheated place the food in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat from escaping Baking Pans Pan Placement Use the proper baking pan The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur Dark rough or dull pans absorb heat re...

Page 31: ...ed or bent pans will cause uneven baking results and poorly shaped products A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe recommends will usually be crisper thinner and drier than it should be If baked in a pan smaller than recommended 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 ...

Page 32: ...d COOK TIME will be displayed along with the oven temperature that you set and the cook time that you entered When the oven starts to heat the word ON and the changing temperature starting at 100 F will be displayed When the oven reaches the temperature you set a tone will sound The oven will continue to cook for the programmed amount of time then shut off automatically 5 At the end of Timed Bake ...

Page 33: ...rowth of harmful bacteria Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Quick Reminder 1 Press the BAKE pad 2 Press the or pad to select the oven temperature 3 Press the COOK TIME pad 4 Press the or pad to set the length of Cooking Time 5 Press the STOP TIME pad 6 Press the or pad until the desired Stop Ti...

Page 34: ...ven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached 34 1 Place the shelf in A or B position No preheating is necessary 2 Check the weight of the meat Place it fat side up or poultry breast side up on a trivet in a shallow pan The melting fat will baste the meat Select a pan as close to the size of the meat as possible The broiler pan with grid is a good pan f...

Page 35: ...l outlet Do not use tongs to pull on the cable when removing the probe they might damage it TO AVOID BREAKING THE PROBE MAKE SURE FOOD IS COMPLETELY DEFROSTED BEFORE INSERTING Ham or Lamb Casseroles or Fish Poultry For roasts with no bone insert the probe into the meatiest part of the roast For bone in ham or lamb insert the probe into the center of the lowest large muscle or joint Insert the prob...

Page 36: ...s LO PROBE will replace the roasting temperature in the display After the internal temperature of the meat reaches 100 F the changing internal temperature will be shown in the display 7 When the internal temperature of meat reaches the number you have set the probe and the oven turn off and the oven control signals To stop the signal press the CLEAR OFF pad Use hot pads to remove the probe from th...

Page 37: ...lbs Tender cuts rib high quality 325 Rare 24 33 18 22 140 150 sirloin tip rump or top round Medium 35 39 22 29 150 160 Well Done 40 45 30 35 170 185 Lamb leg or bone in shoulder 325 Rare 21 25 20 23 140 150 Medium 25 30 24 28 150 160 Well Done 30 35 28 33 170 185 Veal shoulder leg or loin 325 Well Done 35 45 30 40 170 180 Pork loin rib or shoulder 325 Well Done 35 45 30 40 170 180 Ham precooked 32...

Page 38: ... about 2 inches apart If desired the fat may be trimmed leaving a layer about 1 8 inch thick 2 Place the meat on the broiler grid in the broiler pan Always use the grid so the fat drips into the broiler pan otherwise the juices may become hot enough to catch on fire 3 Position a flat shelf on the recommended shelf position as suggested in the Broiling Guide 4 Leave the door open to the broil stop ...

Page 39: ...n these cases preheat the broil element for 10 minutes before placing broiler pan with food in oven Check to see if you are using the recommended shelf position Broil for longest period of time indicated in the Broiling Guide Turn the food only once during broiling Q Should I salt the meat before broiling A No Salt draws out the juices and allows them to evaporate Always salt after cooking Turn th...

Page 40: ... is recommended Rare 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 Pas...

Page 41: ...cle 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 Clean the top sides and outside front of the oven door with soap and water Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners Make sure the oven light bulb...

Page 42: ...ear in the display Allow additional time for cooling before you try to set the cycle 1 Follow the directions to prepare the oven for cleaning 2 Close the oven door and slide the latch handle to the right as far as it will go Never force the door latch handle Forcing the handle may damage the door lock mechanism NOTE The word door will be displayed LOCK will flash and the oven control will signal i...

Page 43: ...y clean to end at a specific time 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 thoroughly rinse the oven with water wiping it absolutely clean afterwards the residue can scar the oven surface and damage metal parts the next time the oven is automatically cleaned Q Can I ...

Page 44: ...aning To remove a knob pull it straight off the stem Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak Cooktop Surface Light When changing a cooktop light do not touch the metal at the ends of the light The cooktop light is easily replaced with a fluorescent tube of the same wattage Before changing the light pull the plug to the range or disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker pane...

Page 45: ...e bottom to allow for proper air circulation Outside of the door Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven door Rinse well You may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of the door To avoid water marks inside the glass front do not let water drip into the vents Spillage of marinades fruit juices tomato sauces and basting materials containing ac...

Page 46: ...an it Both 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 Oven Shelves and Convection Roasting Rack Clean the oven shelves including the offset shelf and the convection roasting rack with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool After cleaning rinse the shelves and rack with clean water and dry with a clean cloth NOTE The o...

Page 47: ...with a dry cloth Porcelain Enamel Cooktop Electric Coil Models The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if misused This finish is acid resistant However any acidic foods spilled such as fruit juices tomato or vinegar should not be permitted to remain on the finish If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right away When the surface has c...

Page 48: ...receptacle Guide the surface unit into place so it rests evenly Drip Pans Remove the surface units Then lift out the drip pans For best results clean the drip pans by hand Place them in a covered container or a plastic bag with 1 4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil Then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad if necessary Rinse with clean water and polish with a clean soft cloth The drip pans may also ...

Page 49: ...ojects horizontally a min of 5 beyond the bottom of the cabinets Make sure the wall coverings countertops and cabinets around the range can withstand heat generated by the range oven or cooktop up to 200 F continued next page TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Large blade screwdriver Channel lock pliers or small ratchet wrench with 3 16 socket for leveling range 1 4 hex head nutdriver ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS CAU...

Page 50: ...UT RING REMOVED KNOCKOUT RING BRACKET STEP 2 PREPARE FOR ELECTRICAL 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 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 ...

Page 51: ...NSTALLATION A Remove the 3 screws from the connector block B Remove the grounding screw and strap from the connector block middle location and the screw connection to the frame of the range C Insert screws through each power cord terminal ring and into connector block until screw engages nut Be certain that the center wire is connected to the center screw of the connector block Tighten screws secu...

Page 52: ... the connector block Remove the grounding strap from the connector block middle location and the screw connecting it to the frame of the range Insert bare wires between the connector block terminals and movable nuts Tighten screws securely Attach ground wire to the frame of the range WARNING CONNECTOR BLOCK IS APPROVED FOR COPPER WIRE CONNECTION ONLY IF ALUMINUM WIRE IS USED SEE NOTE BELOW NOTE AL...

Page 53: ...ted at each corner of the base of the range Remove the storage drawer or kick panel depending on your model and using channel locks rotate the leveling feet in and out as required to level the range For instructions on how to remove and replace the storage drawer or the kick panel see the Cleaning Under the Range section in Care and Cleaning On some models there are plastic covers which may be rem...

Page 54: ...b is loose or defective Tighten or replace DOES NOT WORK The switch operating the oven light is broken Call for service SURFACE LIGHT The fluorescent light is loose or defective Adjust or replace DOES NOT WORK Press the switch for 2 seconds If the light does not come on repeat The switch operating the light is broken Call for service FOOD DOES NOT The oven is not set at BROIL BROIL PROPERLY The do...

Page 55: ... not properly set COOKTOP FEELS HOT Large pans hold heat close to the cooktop Pans on the right rear surface unit block air flow from the oven vent and cause the cooktop to get hot Glass Cooktop Models SURFACE UNITS WILL NOT You must use pans which are absolutely flat If light can be seen between the MAINTAIN A ROLLING pan bottom and a straight edge the surface units will not transfer heat properl...

Page 56: ...AL MARKINGS Do not slide aluminum cookware across the surface Use the recommended may appear as scratches cleaning procedure to remove marks Incorrect cleaning materials have been used or encrusted boilovers or grease spatters remain on the surface Use a razor scraper and the recommended cleaning procedure DARK STREAKS Use a razor scraper and recommended cleaning procedure OR SPECKS AREAS OF Marks...

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Page 59: ...our call and 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 Wit...

Page 60: ...the directions in the Use and Care Guide Damage to the product due to misuse or abuse Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the ab...

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