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Using the oven controls. 

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

Control Graphics for JCBS250, JCBS280, JCBS630 & JCBS640 Models.

Control Graphics for JCBP240, JCBP250, JCBP620 & JCBP630 Models.

Summary of Contents for JCBP240

Page 1: ... 19 20 Self Cleaning 22 23 Special Features 18 Surface Units 6 8 Temperature Conversions 11 Thermostat 21 Timed Baking and Roasting 17 Care and Cleaning 22 30 Troubleshooting Tips 31 35 Accessories 36 Consumer Support Consumer Support 40 Product Registration 37 38 Warranty 39 Write the model and serial numbers here Model __________________ Serial __________________ You can find them on a label beh...

Page 2: ...ck if the bracket is installed and engaged properly remove the storage drawer or kick panel and look underneath the range to see that the leveling leg is engaged in the bracket Onmodels without a storage drawer or kick panel carefullytip the range forward The bracket should stop the range within 10 2 cm 4 inches If it does not the bracketmust be reinstalled If the range is pulled fromthe wall for ...

Page 3: ...cratching or impacting glass doors cook tops or control panels Doing somaylead to glass breakage Do not cook on a product with broken glass Shock fire or cutsmayoccur Cook meat and poultry thoroughly meat to at least an internal temperature of 71 1 C 160 F and poultry to at least an internal temperature of 82 2 C 180 F Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness GENERA...

Page 4: ...smoking point oilmayignite resulting in fire thatmayspread to surrounding cabinets Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible tomonitor oil temperature To avoid oil spillover and fire use a minimumamount of oil when shallow pan fryingand avoid cooking frozen foods with excessive amounts of ice Use proper pan size select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface heating eleme...

Page 5: ... catch fire on the glass cooktop even when it is not being used If the cooktop is inadvertentlyturned on theymayignite Heat from the cooktop or oven vent after it is turned off maycause them to ignite also Use CERAMA BRYTE ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad to clean the cooktop Wait until the cooktop cools and the indicator light goes out before cleaning A wet sponge or cloth on...

Page 6: ...its corresponding radiant element is turned on and will remain on until the surface has cooled below 65 5 C 150 F NOTE Hot surface indicator light will Come on when the surface unit is hot to the touch Stay on even after the unit is turned off Glow brightly until the unit has cooled below 65 5 C 150 F NOTE A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for the first time It is caused by the he...

Page 7: ...tom 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...

Page 8: ...s of Min and OFF but there is no power to the surface units Using the surface units 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 Max the control clicks into position You may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking indicating the control is keeping the power level you set M...

Page 9: ... and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using the oven controls Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model Control Graphics for JCBS250 JCBS280 JCBS630 JCBS640 Models Control Graphics for JCBP240 JCBP250 JCBP620 JCBP630 Models ...

Page 10: ...ven temperature If F and a number or letter flash in the display and the oven control signals this indicates a function error code If your oven was set for a timed oven operation and a power outage occurred the clock and all programmed functions must be reset The time of day will flash in the display when there has been a power outage Reset the clock If the function error code appears during the s...

Page 11: ...oor OFF Pad Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven operations except the clock and timer BROIL Pad Touch this pad to select the broil function BROILLight Flashes while in edit mode you can switch from HI to LO BROIL at this point Glows when the oven is in broil mode Indicator Lights on some pads EDITmode lasts several seconds after the last pad press START TIME and COOK TIME will be the only pads lit i...

Page 12: ...roles B or C Turkey R or A Roasting R A or B The oven has aspecial lower rack R position just above theoven bottom Use it when extra cooking space is needed for example when cooking a large turkey The rack is not designed to slide out at this position Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions CAUTION The racks have stops so that when placed ...

Page 13: ...er rack several inches below the food Never entirely cover a rack with aluminum foil This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking Do not place foods directly on the oven floor Preheating and Pan Placement Aluminum Foil GEAppliances ca Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support How to Set the Oven for Broiling NOTE Close th...

Page 14: ... 6 8 10 10 15 20 4 6 7 10 8 10 12 20 Steaks less than 1 9 cm 3 4 thick are difficult to cook rare Slash fat Chicken 1 whole cut up 900 g to 1 14 kg 2 to 21 2 lbs split lengthwise Breast B B 25 25 25 15 Brush each side with melted butter Broil skin side down first Bakery Product Bread toast English Muffin 2 to 4 slices 2 split D E 3 3 4 1 Space evenly Place English muffins cutside up and brush with...

Page 15: ... 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 pads are not touched within one minute after you touch the CLOCK pad the display reverts to the original setting If this happens touch the CLOCK pad and reenter the time of day Touch the START ON pad until the time of day shows...

Page 16: ...he tones by pressing the pad of the function you are using Power Outage If a flashing time is in the display you have experienced a power failure Reset the clock To reset the clock touch the CLOCK pad twice Enter the correct time of day by touching the or pads Touch the START ON pad OR Convenience Outlet on some models The 120V convenience outlet located on the top of the backguard may be used to ...

Page 17: ...turn off automatically Touch the 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 a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop The oven will turn on at the time of day you set cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically Make sure the clock shows the cor...

Page 18: ...the following sections Special features of your oven control 12 Hour Shut Off With this feature should you forget and leave the oven on the control will automatically turn off the oven after 12 hours during baking functions or after 3 hours during a broil function If you wish to turn OFF this feature follow the steps below Touch the BAKE and BROIL pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the disp...

Page 19: ...ouch the BAKE 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 OFF but is still set in Sabbath Remove the cooked food Using the Sabbath Feature on some models Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays GEAppliances ca How to Set for Regular Ba...

Page 20: ...he CLOCK pad until ON or OFF appears in the display ON indicates that the oven will automatically turn off after 12 hours OFF indicates that the oven will not automatically turn off See the Special Features section for an explanation of the 12 Hour Shut Off feature Touch the START ON pad NOTE If a power outage occurred while the oven was in Sabbath the oven will automatically turn off and stay off...

Page 21: ...he texture and flavor of baked goods For best results with your old favorite recipes use margarine butter or stick spreads containing at least 70 vegetable oil To Adjust the Thermostat NOTE 21 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Touch the BAKE and BROIL pads at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows SF Touch the BAKE pad A...

Page 22: ...tremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any range Move birds to another well ventilated room Never force the latch handle Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly Using the self cleaning oven on some models Before a Clean Cycle Wipe up heavy soil on the oven b...

Page 23: ...n 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 the CLEAN pad Touch the or pads to set the Clean Time The Clean Time is preset for 4 hours and 20 minutes You can change the Clean Time to any time between 3 and 5 hours depending on the amount of soil in your oven If a different C...

Page 24: ...r cleaning servicing or any reason be sure the anti tip device is re engaged properly when the range is replaced Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range Care and cleaning of the range Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instruct...

Page 25: ...ated correctly in the bottom edge of the slot Lift Off Oven Door on some models Hinge lock Indentation edge of slot Push hinge locks up to lock Hinge arm Hinge arm Close the oven door Push the hinge locks up against the front frame of the oven cavity to the locked position hinge slot The notch in the hinge arm must be fully seated into the bottom of Bottom S ety nstructio s af I n Pull hinge locks...

Page 26: ...26 Care and cleaning of the range Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions To remove the storage drawer To replace the storage drawer Oven Heating Elements on some models Oven rack 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 gentlylift the bake element Clean ...

Page 27: ...rts that lock 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 push the rods back and gently lower the cooktop until it rests in place NOTE Do not lift the cooktop on radiant top models Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper operation of t...

Page 28: ...l wool pad it will scratch the surface To clean the stainless steel surface use warm sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner or polish Always wipe the surface in the direction of the grain Follow the cleaner instructions for cleaning the stainless steel surface To inquire about purchasing stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish or to find the location of a dealer or Mabe Canada Parts Store ne...

Page 29: ...steps Before using the cooktop for the first time clean it with Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner This helps protect the top and makes cleanup easier Daily use of Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner will help keep the cooktop looking new Shake the cleaning cream well Apply a few drops of Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner directly to the cooktop Use a paper towel for Ceramic Cooktops to clean the entire cooktop surface Use a dry ...

Page 30: ... glass lay a wet cloth on it for a few minutes then wipe clean with nonabrasive cleaners Cooktop Seal Glass surface potential for permanent damage Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic Turn off all surface units Remove hot pans Wearing an oven mitt a Use a single edge razor blade scraper to move the spill to a cool area on the cooktop b Remove the spill with paper towels Any remaining spill...

Page 31: ...ktop 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 glass when it is hot This is temporary and will disappear cooktop as the glass cools Plastic melted to Hot cooktop came into Se...

Page 32: ...your home may Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Oven controls improperly set See the Using the oven section On self cleaning models door If necessary allow the oven to cool then unlock the door left in the locked position Food does not bake Oven controls improperly set See the Using the oven section or roast properly Rack position is incorrect or the See...

Page 33: ...ing cooking time temperature or cleaning time pad and desired clean time or delay start Display flashes bAd The installed connection Contact installer or electrician to correct miswire then linE with a from the house to the unit loud tone is miswired Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Surface units do not work There has been a main po...

Page 34: ... during cooking functions F and a number You have a function error code Press the OFF pad Put the oven back into or letter flash in operation 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 On self cleaning models if a function error code appears during the self cleaning ...

Page 35: ...f clean Oven door locked during Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF Allow cycle when you wanted cooking the 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 normal popping sound heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions Excessive smoking Excessive soil Press the OFF pad Open the windows to rid the r...

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Page 37: ...37 OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION P O BOX 1780 MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO L4Y 4G1 FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY Please place in envelope and mail to Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez à ...

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Page 39: ...reakers Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance Damage caused after delivery Product not accessible to provide required service What Mabe Will Not Cover Staple your receipt here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty GE Electric Range Warranty Th...

Page 40: ... referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation You will find the nearest Mabe Service Center number in the yellow pages of your phone book Or call us at 1 800 661 1616 Contact Us If you are not satisfied with the service you have received First of all communicate with the people who repaired your appliance Then if you are stil...

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