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Page 1: ...JDP36G Energy saving tips Features Surfacecooking Ovencooking Howto operatethe sdf deaningoven Questions Usethe ProblemSolver p4 p5 p7 pll p18 p24 Your Direct Line to General Electric The G E Answer CenteF 800 626 2000 GENERAL _ ELECTRBC ...

Page 2: ... your new range properly Keep it handy for answers to your questions If you don t undeistand something or need more help write include your phone number Consumer Affairs General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Write down the model and serial numbers You ll find them on a label on the front of the range behind the oven door These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownershi...

Page 3: ...pan completely with wall fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking soda oi if available a multi purpnse dry chemical or fimm o Do not touch heating elements or interior surface of 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 materi...

Page 4: ...s when fbod is added_ o If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly_ o Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats Use deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point_ EqS UCTX NS E erg2ioSavmg Surface Cooking Use cookware of medium weight aluminum with tight fitting covers and flat bottoms ...

Page 5: ...t Oven Cleaning Light Plug In Surface Units Chrome Trim Rings 4 and Porcelain EnamelDrip Pans 4 18 22 Explained Feature Index on page Oven Vent Duct Located under 12 Iright rear surface unit 21 i I3 Oven Interior Light Comes on automatically when door is opened 21 i I 14 1Oven Light Switch i 1 15 IBroi Unit 16 16 Bake Unit May be lifted gently for wiping oven floor 12 17 LOven Shelves 1 straight 1...

Page 6: ... Units 22 9 Chrome Drip Pans 4 22 10 Oven Vent Duct Located under right rear surface unit 21 Oven Interior Light Comes on 11 automatically when door is opened 21 t2 Oven Light Switch I 1 13 Broil Unit 16 Bake Unit May be lifted gently 14 for wiping oven floor 2 15 Oven Shelves 11 16 Oven Shelf Supports 11 Removable Aluminum Foil 20 17 Oven Bottom Liner 18 Broiler Pan and Rack 16 G in model number ...

Page 7: ...or pressure canner large diameter cookware may be used This is because boiling water temperatures even under pressure are not harmful to cooktop surfaces surrounding heating unit HOWEVER DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER COOKWARE FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN WATER Most syrup or sauce mixtures and all types of frying cook at temperatures much higher than boiling wa...

Page 8: ...crambled or omelets Fruits Meats Poultry Braised Pot roasts of Oeef lamb or veal _ork steaks and hops PanJded I ender hops thin steaks up o gqn minute _teaks hamburgers franks and sausage hin fish fillets Covered Saucepan Covered Skillet HI Cover eggs with cool water Cover pan cook until steaming MED HI Melt butter add eggs and cover skillet HI Melt butter LOW Cook only 3 to 4 min for soft cooked ...

Page 9: ... in sauce before frying Add salt or other seasoning before cooking if meat has not been smoked or otherwise cured Sauteed Onions green peppers mush rooms celery etc Rice and G_ its WM Allow 10to 15rain to melt through Stir to smooth MED HI Heat skillet 8 to lOmin Grease lightly HI In covered kettle bring salted water to a boil uncover and add pasta slowly so boiling does not stop HI Heat until fir...

Page 10: ... at the Stop Time set or you can set both Start and Stop dials to automatically start and stop oven at a later time of day_ It takes the worry out of not being home to start or stop the oven Setting the dials for TIME BAKE is explained in detail on page 12 Self Clean Uses Automatic Hmer The self cleaning function on Model JDP36G uses the Automatic Timer to set the length of time needed to clean wh...

Page 11: ...ind preheating is necessary keep an eye on the indicator light and put fbod in the oven promptly after light goes out tna_x_ n Marker Oven TempSe_ng tot Non r_a Cooking IMPORTANT For normal cooking line up the desired temperature marked on the outer edge of the control knob with the index marker located immediately above the control For CLEAN rotate the knob to the right until CLEAN is pointing up...

Page 12: ... baked foods will continue cooking after the oven turns off How to Set Immediate Start Automatic Stop Before beginning make sure the range clock shows the correct time of day 2 Turn OVEN TEMP knob to temperature on recipe or Baking Char and OVEN SET knob to BAKE 3 Check food for doneness at minimum time on recipe Cook longer if necessary Switch off heat and remove foods 1 To set Stop Time push in ...

Page 13: ...BAKE as described on preceding page to turn oven on and off automatically Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached For Frozen Roasts o Frozen roasts of beef pork lamb etc_ can be started without thawing but allow 10 25 minutes per pound additional time 10 mino per pound for roasts under 5 pounds ...

Page 14: ...l or Glass Loaf Pans Metal or Glass Loaf Pans Shiny Oblong or Muffin Pans Shelf Positions B C B A B B A B B B A B A_B Oven Time Temperature Minutes Comments 400_ 475 15 20 350 400 20 30 400 450 20 40 350 45 55 400 425 20 30 375_ 45 60 350 375 45 60 275 425 45 60 375 425 10 25 Canned refrigerated biscuits take 2 4 rain less time Preheat cast iron pan for crisp crust Decrease about 5 rain for muffin...

Page 15: ...e recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 mira to allow roast to firm up and make it easier to carve Internal temperature will rise about 5 to 10 to compensate for temperature rise If desired remove roast from oven at 5 to 10 less than temperature on chart 5 Frozen roasts can be conven tionally roasted by adding t0 to 25 min per pound more time than given in chart for refrigerated 10 min per lh for roa...

Page 16: ...leaning Questions Answers Q Should I leave the door ajar when broiling chicken A No The door should be closed when cooking chicken and shelf position A is recommended Q When broiling is it necessary to always use a rack in the pan A Yes Using the rack suspends the meat over the pan As the meat cooks the juices fall into the pan thus keeping meat dryer Juices are protected by the rack and stay cool...

Page 17: ...ck Medium 2 2 IA bs Well Done Chicken Bakery Products Bread Toast or Toaster Pastries English Muffins Lobster tails 6 to 8 oz each Fish Ham slices precooked Pork chops We Done Lamb chops Medium Welt Done Medium Wel Done Wieners and similar _recooked sausages bratwurst Shelf First Side Position Time Minutes C 3 Second Side Time_ Minutes 3 7 4 5 Comments Arrange in single layer Space evenly Up to 8 ...

Page 18: ...n door and make sure oven light D is off Caution Chrome trim rings around the surface units should never be cleaned in the self cleaning oven Neither should reflector pans of foil or shiny chrome How to Set Oven for Cleanh g Step 1 Turn OVEN TEMP and OVEN SET knobs to BROIL and preheat oven for five minutes Step 2 Turn OVEN TEMP and OVEN SET knobs to CLEAN Step 3 Set the automatic oven timer o Mak...

Page 19: ...he range clock to help start and stop your self cleaning cycle Q Can I clean the Woven Gasket around the oven door A No this gasket is essential for a good oven seal Take care not to rub damage or move it Q What causes the hair like lines on the enameled surface of my oven A This is a normal condition resulting fiom heating and cooling during cleaning These lines do not affect how your oven perfor...

Page 20: ...es the visual effect of residual soil Soil may not disappear completely and at some time after extended usage stains may appear See To Clean the Continuous Cleaning Oven at right to minimize this eff_ct_ The special coating works best on small amounts of spatter It does not work well with larger spills especially sugars egg or dairy mixtures For this reason the oven is equipped with a removable re...

Page 21: ...num fbil oven bottom liner and shelves and in placing and removing utensils to avoid scratching rubbing ol otherwise damaging the porous finish on the oven walls and door_ Do not use soap detergent commercial oven cleaner silicone oven sprays coarse steel pads or coarse brushes on the porotts surface These products will spot clog and mar the porous sulfate and reduce its ability to work Removablle...

Page 22: ...age 23_ Caution Be sure all controls are turned OFF before removing the surface units or attempting to clean under them To replace plug in units o Put drip pan in place and line it up so plug in unit receptacle can be seen_ o Insert the terminals of the plug in unit through the opening in the drip pan and into the receptacle Guide surface unit into place so it fits evenly and fits snugly in the op...

Page 23: ... a damp sudsy cloth Shelves can be cleaned in Self Cleaning oven or dishwasher or by hand using soap and water or commercial oven cleanel Rinse thoroughly after cleaning NOTE Some commercial oven cleaners cause discoloration When using for the first time test cleaner on small part of shelf and check for discoloration before completely cleaning Spatters and spills burn away when coils are heated Af...

Page 24: ...Y lil OVEN SET knob not set on BAKE i i i i i i Shelf position is inCorreCt Check Roasting or Baking Charts _ Oven shelfis not level i _ i i InCorrect cookware or cookware ofimproper size is being used_ A f il tent was n t used when needed t st w d wn br wning during r asting Drip pans are not set securely in the range top FUNCTIONING PROPERLY Surfac n lsareno SURFACE UNITS NOT e u it cont ro t pr...

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Page 27: ...er help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations General Electric Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 ...

Page 28: ... Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free The GE Answer Center 8006262000 consumer information service o Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installe You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhaust ing and ot...

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