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JSP56
JS966
JD966

Owner’s Manual

Ranges

Self-Cleaning Convection

164D4290P017

49-80051 11-00 JR

Safety Information

Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . 2, 3

Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Operating Instructions

Baking or Roasting . . . . . . . . . .14

Broiling Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Canning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Convection Cooking

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .19–21

Convection Roasting Guide . . .22

Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8–9

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–26

Oven Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . .24

Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 26

Special Features . . . . . . . . .11, 12

Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7

Timed Baking & Roasting . . . .17

Timed Convection Baking . . . .23

Care and Cleaning

Broiler Pan & Grid . . . . . . . . . . 29

Control Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . 31–32

Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . . . 28

Oven Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Oven Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Oven Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Storage Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Troubleshooting Tips

. . . 33–36

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . Back Cover

Product Registration . . . . . 37, 38

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

# ____________________

You can find them on a label

behind the storage drawer on

the front of the range frame.

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Page 1: ...obe 18 Sabbath Feature 13 Self Cleaning 25 26 Special Features 11 12 Surface Units 6 7 Timed Baking Roasting 17 Timed Convection Baking 23 Care and Cleaning Broiler Pan Grid 29 Control Knobs 27 Control Panel 27 Glass Cooktop 31 32 Lift Off Oven Door 28 Oven Light 29 Oven Shelves 28 Oven Vent 27 Storage Drawer 29 Surfaces 30 Troubleshooting Tips 33 36 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Pr...

Page 2: ... customers of potential exposure to such substances The fiberglass insulation in self clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following Use this appliance only for its in...

Page 3: ...oven These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials 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 cooktop oven vent opening surfaces near the open...

Page 4: ...e heating or as fats 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 Avoid scratching the glass cooktop The cooktop can be scratched with items such as sharp instruments rings or other jewelry and rivets on clothing Do not operate the radiant surface units if the glass is broken Spillovers or ...

Page 5: ... in the oven when not in use Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms except as suggested in this manual Improper installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire 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 WARNING OVEN READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY SAVE THESE INST...

Page 6: ... glass cooktop surface will keep hot cooked food at serving temperature Always start with hot food Do not use to heat cold food Placing uncooked or cold food on the SURFACE WARMER could result in food borne illness Touch the SURFACE WARMER SET OFF pad once for low warming twice for medium warming or three times for high warming Touch the START pad ToturntheSURFACE WARMER off touch theSURFACE WARME...

Page 7: ...t 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 NOTE On some models with a white glass cooktop it is normal for the surface to appear discolored when it is hot This is temporary and will disappear as the glass cools The surface unit will cycle on and off to maintain your selected con...

Page 8: ... 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...

Page 9: ...able from the manufacturer of your canner manufacturers of glass jars for canning such as Ball and Kerr brand and the United States Department of Agriculture Extension Service 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 directio...

Page 10: ... 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 CLOCK Pad Touch this pad before setting the clock COOKING TIME Pad Touchthispadandthentouchthenumber pads to set the amount of time you want your fo...

Page 11: ...ection Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit temperature selections but you may change this to use the Celsius selections Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF Touch the BROIL HI LO pad The display will show F Fahrenheit Touch the BROIL HI LO pad again The display will show C Celsius Touch the START pad Tones at the End of a Timed Cy...

Page 12: ...Conversion Special features of your oven control 12 Hour 24 Hour or Clock Black Out Your control is set to use a 12 hour clock If you would prefer to have a 24 hour military time clock or black out the clock display follow the steps below Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF Touch the CLOCK pad once The display will show 12 hr If this is the...

Page 13: ...ROIL HI LO pads at the same time until the display shows SF NOTE If bake or broil appears in the display the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads were not touched at the same time Touch the CLEAR OFF pad and begin again Tap the DELAY START pad until SAb bAtH appears in the display Touch the START pad and will appear in the display Touch the COOKING TIME pad Touch the number pads to set the desired length of ...

Page 14: ... A you will need to use caution when pulling the shelf out We recommend that you pull the shelf out several inches and then using two pot holders pull the shelf out by holding the sides of it The shelf is low and you could be burned if you place your hand in the middle of the shelf and pull all the way out Be very careful not to burn your hand on the door when using the shelf in the lowest positio...

Page 15: ...4 thick E 10 turn skin side down Ham Slices 1 2 thick D 6 6 precooked 1 thick D 8 8 Pork Chops 2 1 2 thick D 10 10 Slash fat Well Done 2 1 thick about 1 lb D 15 15 Lamb Chops Medium 2 1 thick about 10 E 7 4 Slash fat Well Done to 12 oz E 10 9 Medium 2 11 2 thick about 1 lb E 9 6 Well Done E 14 10 www GEAppliances com How to Set the Oven for Broiling Place the meat or fish on the broiler grid in th...

Page 16: ...d begin again Touch the START pad When the timer reaches 00 the control will beep 3 times followed by one beep every 6 seconds until the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad is touched The 6 second tone can be canceled by following the steps in the Special features of your oven control section under Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle The timer is a minute timer only The timer does not control oven operations T...

Page 17: ... will sound At the end of timed baking the oven will turn off The end of cycle tone will sound Touch the CLEAR OFF pad to clear the display How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop You can set the oven control to delay start the oven cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day Touch the BAKE pad Using the number pads ent...

Page 18: ...rge muscle Insert the probe into the center of dishes such as meat loaf or casseroles Insert the probe into the meatiest part of the inner thigh from below and parallel to the leg of a whole turkey How to Set the Oven For Roasting When Using the Probe on some models Insert the probe into the food Plug the probe into the outlet in the oven Make sure it s pushed all the way in Close the oven door Ma...

Page 19: ...e food Preheating is not necessary with foods having a bake time of over 15 minutes Convection Roast Good for large tender cuts of meat uncovered Heat comes from the top heating element The convection fan circulates the heated air evenly over and around the food Meat and poultry are browned on all sides as if they were cooked on a rotisserie Using the roasting rack provided heated air will be circ...

Page 20: ...ecommended for convection baking Darkened or matte finished pans will bake faster than shiny pans Glass or ceramic pans cook more slowly When baking cookies you will get the best results if you use a flat cookie sheet instead of a pan with low sides For recipes like oven baked chicken use a pan with low sides Hot air cannot circulate well around food in a pan with high sides Multi Shelf Baking Bec...

Page 21: ...set the new desired temperature Touch the START pad When the oven starts to heat the word LO will be in the display After the internal temperature of the food reaches 100 F the changing internal temperature will be shown in the display When the internal temperature of the food reaches the number you have set the probe and the oven turn off and the oven control signals To stop the signal touch the ...

Page 22: ...ully cooked 14 18 325 F 140 F Lamb Bone in 3 to 5 lbs Medium 17 20 325 F 160 F Well 20 24 325 F 170 F Boneless 3 to 5 lbs Medium 17 20 325 F 160 F Well 20 24 325 F 170 F Seafood Fish whole 3 to 5 lbs 30 40 total 400 F Lobster Tails 6 to 8 oz each 20 25 total 350 F Poultry Whole Chicken 2 1 2 to 3 1 2 lbs 24 26 350 F 180 185 F Cornish Hens Unstuffed 1 to 11 2 lbs 50 55 total 350 F 180 185 F Cornish...

Page 23: ...tions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using the timed features for convection baking www GEAppliances com 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 NOTE Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed t...

Page 24: ...35 F or down as much as 35 F Touch the number pads the same way you read them For example to change the oven temperature 15 F touch 1 and 5 When you have made the adjustment touch the START pad to go back to the time of day display Use your oven as you would normally NOTE The thermostat adjustment for Baking will also affect Convection Baking or Convection Roasting The type of margarine will affec...

Page 25: ... replace it Wipe up any heavy spillovers on the oven bottom Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place and the oven light is off IMPORTANT The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any range Move birds to another well ventilated room Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Touch the SELF CLEAN pad Us...

Page 26: ...re drops below the lock temperature and the LOCKED DOOR light goes off When the LOCKED DOOR light is off open the door After a Clean Cycle 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 residue that ...

Page 27: ...er or a vinegar and hot water solution but do not soak How to Remove Packaging Tape To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product the safest way to remove the adhesive left from packaging tape and cooktop labels on new appliances is an application of a household liquid dishwashing detergent mineral oil or cooking oil Applywithasoftclothandallowtosoak Wipedry and then apply an appliance ...

Page 28: ...e cleaner Soap filled steel wool pads may also be used Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content such as milk tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface They may cause a dull spot even after cleaning 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 clea...

Page 29: ...ith wet paper towels or a dishcloth Soaking the pan will remove burned on foods Both the broiler pan and grid may be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in a dishwasher Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere in the range Oven Heating Elements Do not clean the broil element Any soil will burn off when the element is heated To clean t...

Page 30: ...d to clean soil use a standard stainless steel cleaner such as Bon Ami or Cameo Apply cleaner with a damp sponge Use a clean hot damp cloth to remove cleaner Dry with a dry clean cloth Always scrub lightly in the direction of the grain After cleaning use a stainless steel polish such as Stainless Steel Magic Revere Copper and Stainless Steel Cleaner or Wenol All Purpose Metal Polish Follow the pro...

Page 31: ...ng pad rub the soiled area Apply pressure as needed while rubbing with the pad If any soil remains repeat the steps listed above as needed For additional protection after all soil has been removed polish the entire surface with the cooktop cleaning cream WARNING DAMAGE to your cooktop surface may occur if you use pads other than BLUE Scotch Brite Multi Purpose No Scratch by 3M The RAZOR SCRAPER is...

Page 32: ...s your cooktop It will leave metal markings on the cooktop surface These marks are removable using the cleaning cream with cleaning pad and or razor scraper If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or copper are allowed to boil dry the overlay may leave black discoloration on the cooktop This should be removed immediately before heating again or the discoloration may be permanent WARNING Carefully ...

Page 33: ...surface visible in time as a result of cleaning of the cooktop Cookware has been slid across the cooktop surface Areas of discoloration Improper cookware Marks from aluminum and copper pans as well as on the cooktop being used mineral deposits from water or food can be removed with the cleaning cream Hot surface on a model This is normal The surface may appear discolored with a white glass cooktop...

Page 34: ...it as recommended In some areas the power Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes voltage may be low Broil for the longest period of time recommended in the Broiling Guide Oven temperature Oven thermostat See the Adjust the oven thermostat Do it yourself too hot or too cold needs adjustment section Oven door is crooked The door is out of position Because the oven door is removable it sometimes ge...

Page 35: ...xcessive soil Touch the CLEAR OFF pad Open the windows to during a clean cycle rid the room of smoke Wait until the LOCKED DOOR light goes off Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle Oven door will not Oven too hot Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature open after a clean cycle Oven not clean after a Oven controls not properly set See the Using the self cleaning oven section cl...

Page 36: ...R OFF pad setting the clock and resetting any cooking function Steam from the vent When using the convection This is normal feature it is normal to see steam coming out of the oven vent As the number of shelves or amount of food being cooked increases the amount of visible steam will increase Burning or oily This is normal in a new oven To speed the process set a self clean cycle for a odor emitti...

Page 37: ...otection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more any brand Plus there s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered You can rest easy knowing that all y...

Page 38: ...uct detach and return the form below to ensure that your product is registered or register online at www GEAppliances com 1 2 3 Model Number Serial Number 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 registration below store this document in a safe ...

Page 39: ...mproper 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 directions in the Owner s Manual Replace...

Page 40: ... 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 hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories www GEAppliances com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Disco...

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