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UseandCareGuide

Electric Range

GE Appliances

Model: JBS05

164D3333P023-1

Safety Instructions

................... 3–5

Anti-Tip Device........................................ 3, 24

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil.......................... 5, 14, 16–18
Features....................................................... 6, 7
Oven ....................................................... 12–19

Baking ................................................. 13, 14
Broiling/Broiling Guide................... 18, 19
Oven Control Settings............................ 12
Roasting/Roasting Guide .............. 16, 17
Shelves ............................ 4, 12, 13, 16, 18

Surface Cooking..................................... 8–11

Cooktop Comparison ................................ 8
Cookware Tips ......................................... 10
Home Canning Tips ................................ 11
Surface Control Settings .......................... 9

Care and Cleaning

.............. 20–23

Broiler Pan and Grid.................................... 21
Control Knobs .............................................. 21
Lift-Off Oven Door ....................................... 22
Oven Light Bulb ........................................... 22
Removable Storage Drawer..................... 22
Shelves .......................................................... 23
Surface Units................................................ 20

Problem Solver

.............................. 25

Thermostat Adjustment–

Do It Yourself

............................................ 15

More questions ?…call

GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000

Consumer Services

.................. 27

Appliance and Registration......................... 2
Important Phone Numbers....................... 27
Model and Serial Numbers ......................... 2
Removal of Packaging Tape ....................... 2
Warranty ....................................... Back Cover

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Summary of Contents for JBS05

Page 1: ...e Cooking 8 11 Cooktop Comparison 8 Cookware Tips 10 Home Canning Tips 11 Surface Control Settings 9 Care and Cleaning 20 23 Broiler Pan and Grid 21 Control Knobs 21 Lift Off Oven Door 22 Oven Light Bulb 22 Removable Storage Drawer 22 Shelves 23 Surface Units 20 Problem Solver 25 Thermostat Adjustment Do It Yourself 15 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Consumer Services 27 Applianc...

Page 2: ...ship Registration Card that came with your range Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your range If you received a damaged 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 ...

Page 3: ...o take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and injury Do not leave children alone children should not be left alone 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 CAUTION ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE CHILDREN CLIMBING ON T...

Page 4: ...e cooktop oven vent opening and surfaces near the opening crevices around the oven door and metal trim parts above the door Remember The inside surface of the oven may be hot when the door is opened When cooking pork follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170 F This assures that in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the mea...

Page 5: ...by surface units Always turn the surface unit controls off before removing the 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 When flaming foods are under the hood turn the fan off The fan if operating may spread the flame Do not immerse...

Page 6: ...6 FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE 19 JBS05 1 2 3 4 9 5 7 10 15 16 17 18 11 6 12 8 14 6 13 ...

Page 7: ...en Vent Duct 4 21 Located under the right rear surface unit 10 Plug In Surface Units 3 5 three 6 inch one 8 inch 8 11 May be removed when cleaning under the unit 20 11 Drip Pans 3 20 12 Oven Light Switch 13 Surface Unit ON Indicator Light 9 14 Oven Control Knob 12 13 15 16 18 21 15 Oven Shelf Supports 12 Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking Roasting and Broiling sections 16 Oven...

Page 8: ...are so pans must be flat on Glass Ceramic under a glass the bottom for good cooking results The glass cooktop stays hot enough to Cooktop ceramic cooktop continue cooking after it is turned off Remove the pan from the surface unit if you want cooking to stop Induction High frequency Pans must be made of ferrous metals metal that attracts a magnet Heat is induction coils produced by a magnetic circ...

Page 9: ... between MED and LO Cook after starting at HI cooks with little water in a covered pan LO Steam rice cereal maintains serving temperature of foods Slow cooking and simmering At LO settings melt chocolate and butter on a small surface unit NOTE At HI or Medium High never leave food unattended Boilovers cause smoking greasy spillovers may catch fire HI OFF L O M E D Medium High Medium Low How to Set...

Page 10: ... more than 1 inch Deep Fat Frying Do not overfill cookware with fat that may spill over when adding food Frosty foods bubble vigorously Watch food frying at high temperatures Keep range and hood clean from grease Right Wrong NOT OVER 1 INCH OVER 1 INCH Wok Cooking We recommend that you use only a flat bottomed wok They are available at your local retail store Do not use woks that have support ring...

Page 11: ...or its location does not allow the canner to be centered on the surface unit use smaller diameter pots for good canning results 2 For best results use canners with flat bottoms Canners with flanged or rippled bottoms often found in enamelware don t make good contact with the surface unit and take a long time to boil water Flat bottomed canners are recommended 3 When canning use recipes and procedu...

Page 12: ...Positions The oven has four shelf supports identified in this illustration as A bottom B C and D top Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking Roasting and Broiling sections D C B A Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop locks so that when placed correctly on the shelf supports they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing fo...

Page 13: ...ormance If you think an adjustment is necessary see the Adjust the Oven Thermostat section It lists easy Do It Yourself instructions Oven Shelves Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the desired locations while the oven is cool The correct shelf position depends on the kind of food and the browning desired As a general rule place most foods in the middle of the oven on either shelf position B or C...

Page 14: ...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 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 sp...

Page 15: ...eters may vary 20 40 degrees To Adjust the Thermostat 1 Pull off the knob 2 Loosen both screws on back of the knob 3 Hold both parts of the knob as shown in the illustration of the back of the OVEN CONTROL knob and turn so the lower screw moves in the desired direction You will hear and feel the notches as you turn the knob Each notch changes temperature about 15 Fahrenheit The lower screw moves t...

Page 16: ...perature in the Roasting Guide Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan This makes clean up easier when using the pan for marinating cooking with fruits cooking heavily cured meats or basting food during cooking Press the foil...

Page 17: ...p 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 325 To Warm 17 20 minutes per pound any weight 115 125 Poultry 3 to 5 lbs ...

Page 18: ...ows them to evaporate Always salt after cooking Piercing the meat with a fork also allows juices to escape Turn the meat with tongs instead of a fork Q When broiling is it necessary to always use a grid in the pan A Yes Using the grid suspends the meat over the pan As the meat cooks the juices fall into the pan thus keeping the meat drier Juices are protected by the grid and stay cooler thus preve...

Page 19: ...Up to 8 patties take about same time Beef Steaks Rare 1 inch thick C 6 5 Steaks less than 1 inch thick cook Medium 1 to 11 2 lbs C 8 6 through before browning Pan frying Well Done C 12 11 is recommended Rare 11 2 inches 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...

Page 20: ...ce the drip pan into the recess in the cooktop Make sure opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle Insert the terminals of the surface unit through the opening in the drip pan and into the 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...

Page 21: ...nob stem has a groove in each side The groove on one side has a spring clip The other groove is clear see illustration Check the inside of the knob and find the molded rib Wash the knobs in soap and water or a vinegar and hot water solution but do not soak Replace the knob by fitting the molded rib inside the knob into the clear groove on the stem Spring clip Molded rib Clear groove in stem Broile...

Page 22: ...ers or harsh abrasives on the outside of the door Outside of door Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven door DO NOT let water run down through openings in the top of the door Rinse well You may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of the door Spillage of marinades fruit juices tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause ...

Page 23: ...erly The sensor is located at the top of the oven Carefully wipe the sensor clean after each oven cleaning being careful not to move the sensor as a change in its position could affect how the oven bakes Do not spray any oven cleaner on the outside of the door handles or any exterior surface of the oven cabinets or painted surfaces The cleaner can damage these surfaces Porcelain Oven Interior Oven...

Page 24: ...rews provided The screws are self drilling in wood plywood particle and chip board and most metal framing If attaching to masonry you can buy suitable screws and anchors at hardware stores Use a masonry drill to drill the required holes 4 Using the wrench back out the four leg levelers at least two turns See the Installation Instructions for more leveling information before positioning range 5 Sli...

Page 25: ...ing or the Roasting section PROPERLY Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used The OVEN CONTROL knob needs adjustment See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat Do It Yourself section OVEN TEMPERATURE The OVEN CONTROL knob needs adjustment See the Adjust the Oven TOO HOT OR TOO COLD Thermostat Do It Yourself section BURNING OR OILY This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in tim...

Page 26: ...26 NOTES ...

Page 27: ... 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 With a multiple year contract you re assured of future serv...

Page 28: ... information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting facilities as described in the Installation Instructions provided with the product Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Failure of the product if it is used for other than its...

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