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Selecting types of cookware.

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The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.

Stainless Steel: 

recommended

Aluminum: 

heavy weight recommended

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.

Copper Bottom:

recommended

Copper may leave residues which can
appear as scratches. The residues can be
removed, as long as the cooktop is cleaned
immediately. However, do not let these pots
boil dry. 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
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.

Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom.

Use recipes and procedures from 
reputable sources. These are available 
from manufacturers such as Ball

®

and 

Kerr

®

and the Department of Agriculture

Extension Service.

To prevent burns from steam or heat, use
caution when canning.

Check pans for flat bottoms by using
a straight edge.

Pans with rounded, curved, ridged
or warped bottoms are not
recommended.

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 rings.
Use of these types of woks, with or without
the ring in place, can be dangerous. 

Placing the ring over the surface unit will
cause a buildup of heat that will damage 
the porcelain cooktop. Do not try to use
such woks without the ring. You could be
seriously burned if the wok tips over.

Use only flat-bottomed woks.

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Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware.
Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster
than other metals. Cast-iron and coated
cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb heat,
but generally cook evenly at low to medium
heat settings. Steel pans may cook unevenly
if not combined with other metals.

For best cooking results, pans should be 
flat on the bottom. Match the size of the
saucepan to the size of the surface unit. 
The pan should not extend over the edge 
of the surface unit more than 1 inch.

Not over 1 inch

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The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on coil cooktops.

Surface Cookware Tips

Summary of Contents for JBS15

Page 1: ...Units 7 8 Timed Baking and Roasting 17 Care and Cleaning 22 30 Glass Cooktop 29 30 Self Cleaning Oven 22 23 Installation Instructions Anti Tip Device 31 37 Before You Begin 31 Electrical Connections 3...

Page 2: ...u 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 T...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...erials contact the surface units areas nearby the surface units or any interior area of the oven allow sufficient time for cooling first Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop areas facing the c...

Page 5: ...he surface units unattended at high heat settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire Only certain types of glass glass ceramic earthenware or other glazed containers...

Page 6: ...aning cream to clean the cooktop To avoid possible damage to the cooking surface do not apply cleaning cream to the glass surface when it is hot After cleaning use a dry cloth or paper towel to remove...

Page 7: ...units GEAppliances com Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model How to Set Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want At both OFF and HI the...

Page 8: ...resistant not scratch proof 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 cl...

Page 9: ...cipes and procedures from reputable sources These are available from manufacturers such as Ball and Kerr and the Department of Agriculture Extension Service To prevent burns from steam or heat use cau...

Page 10: ...Make sure the latch is moved to the right as far as it will go Touch the CLEAR OFF pad Allow the oven to cool for one hour Put the oven back into operation If the function error code repeats disconnec...

Page 11: ...lf cleaning function See the Using the self cleaning oven section CLEAN Light Flashes while in edit mode you can change the length of time for the self clean cycle at this point Glows when the oven is...

Page 12: ...cook time or start time SET Pads These pads allow you to set the clock and timer Clock and Kitchen Timer on some models Appearance may vary The oven has 5 shelf positions It also has a special low she...

Page 13: ...lf one position higher Use LO Broil to cook foods such as poultry or thick cuts of meat thoroughly without over browning them Touch the BROIL HI LO pad once for HI Broil To change to LO Broil touch th...

Page 14: ...gh back of turn shell Spread open over Brush with melted butter before broiling and after half of broiling time Fish Fillets 1 lb 1 4 to 1 2 thick D 5 5 Handle and turn very carefully Brush with lemon...

Page 15: ...ime of day for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly The time of day cannot be changed during a timed baking or self cleaning cycle Touch the CLOCK pad twice Touch the or pads If the or...

Page 16: ...g time is not in the display clock delay start or cooking time are in the display recall the remaining time by touching the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF or TIMER ON OFF pad and then touching the or pads to en...

Page 17: ...y Touch the CLEAR OFF pad to clear the display if necessary Remove the food from the oven Remember even though the oven shuts off automatically foods continue cooking after controls are off How to Set...

Page 18: ...eature and the Thermostat Adjustment feature are also Special Features but they are addressed separately in the following sections Special features of your oven control 12 Hour Shut Off With this feat...

Page 19: ...E pad and tap the or pads to increase or decrease the temperature in 25 increments Touch the START ON pad When cooking is finished the display will change from to indicating that the oven has turned O...

Page 20: ...is in the display Touch and hold both the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time until the display shows SF Tap the CLOCK pad until ON or OFF appears in the display ON indicates that the oven will...

Page 21: ...For best results with your old favorite recipes use margarine butter or stick spreads containing at least 70 vegetable oil Pull the Oven Temp knob off the shaft look at the back of the knob and note...

Page 22: ...en protectors in or near the self cleaning oven A combination of any of these products plus the high clean cycle temperatures may damage the porcelain finish of the oven IMPORTANT The health of some b...

Page 23: ...f day Follow the directions in the Before a Clean Cycle section Latch the door NOTE Never force the latch If the oven is too hot you will not be able to slide the latch Allow the oven to cool Touch th...

Page 24: ...tergent Rinse well with a vinegar and 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...

Page 25: ...er to the range GEAppliances com 25 Do not clean the bake element or the broil element Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated To clean the oven floor gently lift the bake element Clean wi...

Page 26: ...e storage drawer Insert glides at the back of the drawer beyond the stop on range glides Lift the drawer if necessary to insert easily Let the front of the drawer down then push in to close Clean unde...

Page 27: ...into position when the cooktop is lifted up After cleaning under the cooktop with hot mild soapy water and a clean cloth lower the cooktop Be careful not to pinch your fingers To lower the cooktop pus...

Page 28: ...h with a dry cloth Glass Window on some models Care and cleaning of the range Stainless Steel Surfaces on some models Do not use a steel wool pad it will scratch the surface Shake bottle well Place a...

Page 29: ...mic 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 O...

Page 30: ...Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic Our testing shows that if you are cooking high sugar mixtures such as jelly or fudge and have a spillover it can cause permanent damage to the glass surface unless th...

Page 31: ...d If cabinet storage space is to be provided above the cooktop the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that sticks out at least 5 beyond the front of the cabinets Cabinets installed above a...

Page 32: ...nstallation instructions packed with that appliance If cabinet storage is installed reduce the risk by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a min of 5 beyond the bottom of the cabinets M...

Page 33: ...perly grounded branch circuit protected by a circuit breaker or fuse having amperage as specified on the rating plate The rating plate is located above the storage drawer on the oven frame We recommen...

Page 34: ...d of the winged strain relief they can be removed for better fit NOTE Do not install the power cord without a strain relief The strain relief bracket should be installed before reinstalling the rear r...

Page 35: ...ed to the center lower position of the terminal block Tighten screws securely into the terminal block Skip to Step 8 and proceed with the installation E D C B A 5 3 WIRE POWER CORD INSTALLATION WARNIN...

Page 36: ...ctices and local codes Skip to Step 8 and proceed with the installation B A 6 4 WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION Loosen the three lower terminal screws from the terminal block Remove the ground screw and gro...

Page 37: ...E COVER Replace the wire cover on the range back by sliding its right edge under the retaining tab and replacing the two screws removed earlier Make sure that no wires are pinched between the cover an...

Page 38: ...t is securely installed 11 OPERATION CHECKLIST Turn on one of the surface units to observe that the element glows within 60 seconds Turn the unit off when glow is detected If the glow is not detected...

Page 39: ...eaning being used or coarse particles procedures Make sure bottoms of cookware are clean salt or sand were between before use and use cookware with smooth bottoms the cookware and the surface of the c...

Page 40: ...Oven light does not work Light bulb is loose or defective Tighten or replace the bulb Switch operating light is broken Call for service Oven will not work Plug on range is not completely Make sure ele...

Page 41: ...suited for broiling Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range Aluminum foil used on the See the Using the oven section broiling pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as reco...

Page 42: ...the high corner Oven makes This is the sound of the This is normal clicking noise heating element turning off and on during cooking functions F and a number You have a function error code Press the C...

Page 43: ...the Oven Temperature knob to OFF Allow the cycle when you wanted cooking oven to cool Never force the door latch handle to bake roast or broil Crackling or This is the sound of the metal This is norm...

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Page 46: ...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 regi...

Page 47: ...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 hardene...

Page 48: ...chase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business...

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