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GE Appliances

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000

Part No. 164D3333P033

Pub. No. 49-8779

JBP90

JBP95

Owner’s Manual

Ranges

Self-Cleaning Halogen/Radiant

Summary of Contents for JBP90

Page 1: ...GE Appliances GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Part No 164D3333P033 Pub No 49 8779 JBP90 JBP95 Owner s Manual Ranges Self Cleaning Halogen Radiant 6 ...

Page 2: ...r 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 purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home 2 Important Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is needed t...

Page 3: ...s 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 at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week If You Need Service Safety Information Anti Tip Device 4 Safety Precautions 5 7 Oven 8 9 Radiant Surface Units 10 12 Installation Instructions Before You Be...

Page 4: ...RE 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 WARNING ANTI TIP DEVICE IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to...

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 cooktop They could damage the range and even tip it over causing severe personal injury Do not store flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop CAUTION Items of interest to children should n...

Page 6: ...o 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 tray Use a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering it with baking soda or if available by using a multi purpose dry chemical or ...

Page 7: ...onottouchthesurface units theheating elementsortheinterior surfaceoftheoven Thesesurfacesmaybe hotenoughtoburn eventhoughtheyare darkincolor During andafteruse donot touch orletclothingor otherflammable materialscontact the surfaceunits areas nearbythesurfaceunits oranyinteriorareaof theoven allowsufficient timeforcoolingfirst Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop areas facing the cooktop o...

Page 8: ...ling 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 bags in the oven follow the manufacturer s directions Do not use the oven to dry newspapers If overheated they can catch on fire Do not use the oven for a storage area Items stored in an oven can ignite...

Page 9: ...mmercial 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 cycle is used Before self cleaning the oven remove the broiler pan grid and other cookware Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before starting the self cleaning operation If the self cleaning mode malfun...

Page 10: ...immediately should your glass 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 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 Use proper pan size select cookware having...

Page 11: ...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 Always turn the surface units off before removing cookware When flaming foods are under the hood turn the fan off The fan if operating may spread the flame Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or medium high heat settings Foods for frying sho...

Page 12: ...ply cleaning cream to the glass surface when it is hot After cleaning use a dry cloth or paper towel to remove all cleaning cream residue Read and follow all instructions and warnings on the cleaning cream labels Use care when touching the cooktop The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off WARNING HALOGEN RADIANT SURFACE UNITS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA...

Page 13: ...he radiant 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 materials and will disappear in a short time The surface unit will cycle on and off to maintain your selected control setting It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or surface on the glass...

Page 14: ...Radiant units do not This is due to the different switches used on halogen units Radiant coils take about 10 seconds longer to glow than halogen units Differences Between Halogen and Radiant Units Dual Surface Unit Switch To use the small 6 inch surface unit push in the left portion of the COIL SIZE switch next to the control knob To use the large 9 inch surface unit push in the right portion of t...

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 recommended As long as the cookware is covered completely with porcelain enamel this cookware is recommended Caution is recommended for cast iron cookware that is not completely covered with smooth po...

Page 16: ...ary from your model Clock and Timer Features STOP TIME Press this pad and the or pad to delay the starting of your oven up to 9 hours and 55 minutes CLOCK Press this pad before setting the clock TIMER ON OFF Press this pad to select the timer feature COOK TIME Press this pad and then press the or pad to set the amount of time you want your food to cook The oven will shut off when the Cook Time has...

Page 17: ...whether the oven is in the bake broil or self cleaning mode and the times set for the timer on automatic oven operations If F and a number flash in the display and the oven control signals this indicates a function error code If the function error code appears during the self cleaning function check the oven door latch the latch handle may have been moved even if only slightly from the latched pos...

Page 18: ...he 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 Service A B C D How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting Press the BAKE pad Press the or pad until the desired temperature is displayed Check food for doneness at minimum time on recipe Cook longer if...

Page 19: ...sh on the broiler grid in the broiler pan Follow suggested shelf positions in the Broiling guide Press the BROIL HI LO pad Press the pad once for HI Broil To change to LO Broil press the pad once When broiling is finished press the CLEAR OFF pad 5 4 3 2 1 Leave the door open to the broil stop position The door stays open by itself yet the proper temperature is maintained in the oven Preheat the ov...

Page 20: ...ngthwise 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 before broiling and after half of broiling time Fish 1 lb fillets C 5 5 Handleandturnverycarefully 1 4 to 1 2 Brush with lemon butter thick beforeand during cooking if desired Preheat broiler to incre...

Page 21: ...lay is still showing the time remaining you may change it by pressing the the and 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 ON OFF pad and then pressing the the and pads until the new time you want shows in the display To Cancel the Timer Press the TIMER ON OFF pad once To cancel the timer press t...

Page 22: ...use heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop Make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day Press the BAKE pad Using the or pad enter the desired temperature Press the COOK TIME pad Using the or pad enter the desired baking time The word ON and 100 will be displayed The cook time will begin to count down As the oven heats up the...

Page 23: ...e earliest stop time you can set Change the stop time by pressing the or pad until the desired stop time and STOP TIME appear in the display The words DELAY TIMED BAKE appear in the display The oven will turn on automatically The word ON and 100 will be displayed The cook time will begin to count down As the oven heats up the display will show the changing temperature The oven will cook for the pr...

Page 24: ...Customer Service After preparing the meat and placing it on a trivet or on the broiler pan grid follow these directions for proper probe placement Lay the probe on the outside of the meat along the top or side and mark with your finger where the edge of the meat comes to on the probe The point should rest in the center of the thickest meaty part of the roast Insert the probe into the meat up to th...

Page 25: ...y Continue pressing until the desired oven temperature is displayed When the oven starts to heat the words BAKE 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 When the inte...

Page 26: ...ovided heated air will be circulated over under and around the food being roasted The heated air seals in juices quickly for a moist and tender product while at the same time creating a rich golden brown exterior Roasts or poultry should be cooked on the lowest shelf position A on a shelf When you are convection roasting it is important that you use the broiler pan and grid and the special roastin...

Page 27: ...ookware leaves room for air circulation in the oven If you are baking with several pans leave space between them Also be sure the pans do not touch each other or the walls of the oven Paper and Plastic Heat resistant paper and plastic containers that are recommended for use in regular ovens can be used in convection ovens Plastic cookware that is heat resistant to temperatures of 400 F can also be...

Page 28: ... will stop when the door is opened but the heat will not turn off You may hear the oven clicking during baking This is normal 3 2 1 28 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Multi Shelf Baking Because heated air is circulated evenly throughout the oven foods can be baked with excellent results on 2 or 3 shelves at a time Multi shel...

Page 29: ...al temperature will be shown in the display When the internal temperature of the 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 the food Do not use tongs to pull on it they might damage it CAUTION To prevent possible burns do not unplug the probe from the oven outlet ...

Page 30: ... Tails 20 25 total 350 F 6 to 8 oz each Poultry Whole Chicken 24 26 350 F 180 185 F 21 2 to 31 2 lbs 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 180 185 F Unstuffed 18 to 24 lbs 7 10 325 F 180 185 F Turkey Breast 4 to 6 lbs 16 19 325 F 170 ...

Page 31: ...ayed When the oven reaches the temperature you set 3 beeps will sound The oven will continue to cook for the programmed amount of time then shut off automatically 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 sound Press the CLEAR OFF pad to clear the display if necessary Remove the food from the oven Remember foods...

Page 32: ... off automatically 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 sound Press the CLEAR OFF pad to clear the display if necessary When baking is finished remove the food from the oven Remember even though the oven shuts off automatically foods continue cooking after the controls are off NOTE You will hear a fan while...

Page 33: ...mperatures The adjustment will be retained in memory after a power failure Press the BAKE pad Select an oven temperature between 500 F and 550 F Immediately before ON appears press and hold the BAKE pad for about 4 seconds The time display will change to the oven adjustment display The oven temperature can be adjusted up to 35 F hotter or 35 F cooler Use the or pad to select the desired change in ...

Page 34: ...g a ventilation fan or hood during the first self clean cycle Remove all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven The oven shelves can be self cleaned but they will darken lose their luster and become hard to slide Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners Clean the top sides and outside of the oven door with soap and water The enamel grid and broiler pan may be cleaned in the self cleaning oven H...

Page 35: ... will automatically begin after CLEAN is displayed and the time for the clean cycle is set The words ON and LOCK will appear in the display It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the LOCK light goes off When the LOCK light is off slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go and open the door The word door will be displaye...

Page 36: ...mperature and the LOCK light goes off When the LOCK light is off slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go and open the door 5 4 3 2 1 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 res...

Page 37: ...rm soapy water Do not use abrasives of any kind on the control panel The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning To remove a knob pull it straight off the stem Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak Pull the knob straight off the stem Oven vent location Oven Vent The oven is vented through an opening at the rear of the cooktop Never cover the opening with aluminum foil or any ot...

Page 38: ...nd water solution Do 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 should have it replaced To clean the 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 c...

Page 39: ...remove any screws to remove the cover Replace bulb with a 40 watt household appliance bulb To replace the cover Place it into groove of the light receptacle Pull wire forward to the center of the cover until it snaps into place Connect electrical power to the range 2 1 2 1 Oven Shelves and Convection Roasting Rack Clean the oven shelves including the offset shelf and the convection roasting rack w...

Page 40: ...to clean 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 After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven How to Remove the Storage Drawer or Kick Panel to Clean Under the Range To remove the storage drawer Pull the drawer out all the way Tilt up the front and remove it To replace the storage drawer Insert g...

Page 41: ...toward you and then up Place fingers on top near each end of the light Roll the top of the light gently toward the front of the range and gently pull the light from the socket making sure it does not hit the light cover To replace Place fingers on the top near each end of the light Press the light into the slots until it snaps into place Move light cover down and snap into place 3 2 1 3 2 1 The su...

Page 42: ...cream 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 paper towel Buff with a dry paper towel until all soil and cream are removed For heavy burned on soil Apply a few drops of the cleaning cream to the cool soiled area Using a damp paper towel rub the cr...

Page 43: ... 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 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 soil to continue the clea...

Page 44: ...head 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 THIS APPLIANCE REMOVE HOUSE FUSE OR OPEN CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION This appliance must be supplied with the proper voltage and frequency and connected to an individual properly gr...

Page 45: ... 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 Make sure the wall covering countertops and cabinets around the range can withstand heat generated by the range oven or cooktop up to 200 F 1 Install the outlet box on either side of the C Outlet box...

Page 46: ...trical 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 a 3 conductor or a 4 conductor UL listed range cord These cords may be provided with ring terminals on wire and a strain relie...

Page 47: ...from 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 terminals to the connector block If tabs are present at the end of the winged strain relief they can be removed for better fit NOTE Do not install the power cord without a strain relief c b a 3 Knockout ring...

Page 48: ...minal 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 through each power cord terminal ring and into the connector block until the screws engage the nuts Be certain that the center wire is connected to the center screw of the connector block Tighten screws ...

Page 49: ...ange 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 the frame of the range 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 con...

Page 50: ...used 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 Connect wire as per Step 6 or 7 depending on number of wires Splice copper wires to aluminum wiring using special connector terminals designed and UL approved for joining copper to aluminum and follow ...

Page 51: ... 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 copper jumper wires Connect wire as per Step 6 or 7 depending on number of wires Splice copper wires to aluminum wiring using special connector terminals designed and UL approved for joining copper to alu...

Page 52: ...ll 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 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 ...

Page 53: ...ntrols Check to see the correct improperly set control is set 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 bottoms on radiant cooktop bottoms being used or and cookware are clean glass surface coarse particles salt before use Use cookware or sand wer...

Page 54: ...ill not work Plug on range is not Make sure electrical plug is completely inserted in plugged into a live properly the electrical outlet grounded outlet A fuse in your home Replace fuse or reset may be blown or the circuit breaker circuit breaker tripped Oven controls See the Using the improperly set oven section Door left in the If necessary allow the locked position oven to cool then unlock the ...

Page 55: ...e broiling pan and for broiling grid that came with your range Aluminum foil used on See the Using the the broiling pan and oven section grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended In some areas the Preheat the broil element power voltage for 10 minutes may be low Broil for the longest period of time recommended in the Broiling guide Food does not bake Oven controls See the Using the...

Page 56: ...ven will not The oven temperature 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 See Using the self cleaning improperly set oven section Oven door is not in Make sure you move the the locked position door latch handle all the way to the right Oven starts a Oven door locked Press the CLEAR OFF self clean cycle du...

Page 57: ...ting the clean cycle Heavily soiled ovens may need to self clean again or for a longer period of time Oven door is The door is out Because the oven door is crooked of position removable it sometimes gets out of position during installation To straighten the door push down on the high corner door appears in The self clean cycle has Move the door latch the display been selected but the handle all th...

Page 58: ...in the display error code appears during the self cleaning cycle 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 Press the CLEAR OFF pad Allow the oven to cool for one hour Put the oven back into operation Disconnect all power to the range for 5 minutes and then reconnect power If the ...

Page 59: ...each 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 directi...

Page 60: ...ervice 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 Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing...

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