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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

“F–AND A NUMBER

• This is a function error code. Press CLEAR/OFF. Allow the oven to cool one

OR LETTER” FLASH

hour. Place the oven back into operation.

IN THE DISPLAY

• Disconnect all power to the oven for 5 minutes and then reconnect power. If the

failure code repeats, call for service.

DISPLAY GOES BLANK

• The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.

DISPLAY FLASHES

• Power failure. Reset the clock.

UNABLE TO GET THE

• BAKE and BROIL HI/LO must be pressed at the same time and held for

DISPLAY TO SHOW “SF”

2 seconds.

“LOCK DOOR” FLASHES

• Oven door not closed after self-clean cycle is selected.

“LOCKED DOOR” FLASHES

• Door is still locked and you are trying to enter an oven cooking operation.

DOOR WILL NOT OPEN

• When the temperature has fallen below the locking temperature, the door can

AFTER SELF-CLEAN CYCLE

be opened.

CONTROL SIGNALS AFTER

• This is reminding you to press BAKE and then enter a temperature.

ENTERING COOKING TIME • This is reminding you to enter a bake temperature after having pressed BAKE.

OR DELAY START TIME

• This is reminding you to close the oven door so the self-clean cycle can start.

CLOCK AND TIMER

• Make sure the electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly grounded

DO NOT WORK

power outlet.

• Check for power outage.

• See the Oven Control, Clock and Timer section.

SURFACE UNITS NOT

• Surface units are not plugged in solidly.

FUNCTIONING PROPERLY

• Surface unit controls are not properly set.

OVEN WILL NOT WORK

• The plug on the range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet.

• The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.

• The oven controls are not properly set.

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Summary of Contents for JDP39

Page 1: ...cial Features of Your Control 14 16 Timed Baking 20 21 Surface Cooking 8 11 Control Settings 9 Cooktop Comparison 8 Cookware Tips 10 Home Canning Tips 11 Problem Solver 37 38 Thermostat Adjustment Do It Yourself 22 More questions call Camco Inc 1 800 361 3400 Care and Cleaning 31 35 Control Panel and Knobs 31 Cooktop 33 35 Lift Off Oven Door 34 Oven Light Bulb 35 Self Cleaning Instructions 27 30 S...

Page 2: ...u ll find them on a label behind the storage drawer These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership 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 so...

Page 3: ... to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and injury Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse Mark it for easy reference Before performing any service DISCONNECT THE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER Do not leave children alone children should not be left alone or unatt...

Page 4: ... 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 meat it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat Keep the hood and grease filters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires ...

Page 5: ...oduce noxious fumes and wet cloths could cause steam burns if used on a hot surface Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on or near your range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for cooktop cooking others may break because of the sudden change in temperature To minimize the possibility of burns ignition of flammable materials and spil...

Page 6: ...6 FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE 1 5 7 8 9 12 13 10 11 14 17 16 15 18 19 20 21 Model JCSP31 3 2 6 4 ...

Page 7: ...ight on and off 11 Oven Vent located under right rear surface unit 4 32 12 Anti Tip Device 3 36 13 Oven Control Clock and Timer 12 16 14 Surface Unit ON Indicator Light 9 15 Automatic Oven Light Switch 16 Automatic Oven Door Latch 28 30 17 Oven Shelf Supports 4 17 18 Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the 23 25 27 Baking Roasting and Broiling sections 30 32 18 Oven Shelves with Stop Lock...

Page 8: ...at settings right away like a gas cooktop After turning the control surface off the glass cooktop is hot from the heat of the pan but cooking stops right away Solid Disk Solid cast iron Heats by direct contact with the pan so pans must be flat on the bottom for good disk sealed to the cooking results Heats up and cools down more slowly than electric coils The cooktop surface disk stays hot enough ...

Page 9: ...tion When the control is in any position other than OFF it may be turned without pushing it in Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking The surface unit ON indicator light will glow when ANY heat on any surface unit is on Cooking Guide for Using Heat Settings HI Quick start for cooking brings water to boil Medium High Setting halfway between HI and MED Fast fry pan broil ma...

Page 10: ...ium 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 ...

Page 11: ...e canner to be centered on the surface unit use smaller diameter pots for good canning results 2 Flat bottomed canners must be used Do not use canners with flanged or rippled bottoms often found in enamelware because they don t make enough contact with the surface unit and take too long to boil water RIGHT WRONG Flat bottomed canners are recommended 3 When canning use recipes and procedures from r...

Page 12: ...the time or temperature by small amounts Press and hold the pad to decrease the time or temperature by larger amounts 10 INCREASE Short taps to this pad increase the time or temperature by small amounts Press and hold the pad to increase the time or temperature by larger amounts 11 CLEAR OFF Press to cancel any timed oven operation except the clock and timer 12 SELF CLEAN Press to select the self ...

Page 13: ...oes not change until one minute has passed 4 When time is up the oven control signals until you press KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF Display then shows the time of day NOTE The minute timer is independent of all the other functions and it does not control the oven The CLEAR OFF pad does not affect the timer ON OFF KITCHEN TIMER START ON OFF KITCHEN TIMER Power Failure If a flashing time of day is in the dis...

Page 14: ...e quickly identified by watching the display messages Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle At the end of a timed cycle 3 short beeps will sound followed by one beep every 6 seconds until CLEAR OFF is pressed This continuous 6 second beep may be canceled To cancel the 6 second beep 1 Press BAKE and BROIL HI LO at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows SF 2 Press KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF The d...

Page 15: ...ME The display will show Hld OFF Press COOKING TIME again to activate the feature The display will show Hld ON 3 Press START to activate the cook and hold feature and leave the control set in this special features mode START COOKING TIME BROIL HI LO BAKE START START TIME BROIL HI LO BAKE 15 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 ...

Page 16: ... to use the Centigrade selections 1 Press BAKE and BROIL HI LO at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows SF 2 Press BROIL HI LO The display will show F Fahrenheit 3 Press BROIL HI LO again The display will show C Centigrade 4 Press START START BROIL HI LO BROIL HI LO BROIL HI LO BAKE Changing the Speed of the or Pads As you use the or pads when setting a time or temperature you may no...

Page 17: ... 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 f...

Page 18: ...ycle press BAKE and set the new temperature 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 See the chart for suggested shelf positions Type of Food Shelf Position Angel food cake ...

Page 19: ...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 during baking 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 20: ...y 1 Press BAKE 2 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the oven temperature 3 Press COOKING TIME NOTE If your recipe requires preheating you may need to add additional time to the length of the cooking time 4 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the baking time The oven temperature and the cooking time that you entered will be displayed 5 Press START The display shows the oven temperature...

Page 21: ...the display will show the changing temperature starting at 100 F and the cooking time countdown At the end of cooking time the oven will turn off and the end of cycle tone will sound 8 Press CLEAR OFF to clear the end of cycle tone if necessary NOTE The low temperature zone of this range between 170 F and 200 F is available to keep hot cooked foods warm Food kept in the oven longer than two hours ...

Page 22: ...ry stores to check the temperature setting of your new oven These thermometers may vary 20 40 degrees To Adjust the Thermostat 1 Press BAKE and BROIL HI LO at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows SF 2 Press BAKE A two digit number shows in the display 3 The oven temperature can be adjusted up to 35 F hotter or 35 F cooler Press the INCREASE pad to increase the temperature in 1 degre...

Page 23: ...tinue to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached Adjust the Oven Thermostat Roasting How to Set Your Oven for Roasting 1 Place the shelf in A or B position No preheating is necessary 2 Check the weight of the meat Place the meat fat side up or poultry breast side up on roasting grid in a shallow pan The melting fat will baste the ...

Page 24: ... pound for roasts under 5 pounds more time for larger roasts Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully without thawing Follow the directions given on the package label Oven Approximate Roasting Time Internal Type Temperature Doneness in Minutes per Pound Temperature F Meat 3 to 5 lbs 6 to 8 lbs ...

Page 25: ...n broiling is finished CLEAR OFF START BROIL HI LO Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler grid However you must mold the foil tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid Without the slits the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining into the broiler pan The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire If you do not cut the s...

Page 26: ...nd Beef 1 lb 4 patties Space evenly Up to 8 patties Well Done 1 2 to 3 4 inch thick C 10 7 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 Well Done C 12 11 frying 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 ...

Page 27: ...ont of the oven door with soap and water Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place Do not rub or clean the door gasket the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact and well fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy efficient oven operation and good baking results If you notice the gasket becoming worn...

Page 28: ...emaining It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the LOCKED DOOR light goes off 5 When the LOCKED DOOR light is off open the door NOTE You can find out when the clean cycle will start by pressing START TIME The display will flash and the control will beep if you set the clean cycle and forget to close the oven door START TIME START S...

Page 29: ...cle automatically at a later time than the present time of day NOTE Before beginning make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day 1 Follow the steps in the Before a Clean Cycle section 2 Press SELF CLEAN 3 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the clean time 4 Press START TIME 5 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the time of day you want the clean cycle to start 6 Press START ...

Page 30: ... A Yes This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions Q Should there be any odor during the cleaning A Yes there will be an odor during the first few cleanings Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause a strong odor when cleaning Q What causes the hair like lines on the enameled surface of my oven A This is a normal condition resulting f...

Page 31: ...se with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleansers strong liquid cleansers plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control panel they will damage the finish A 50 50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning Before removing the knobs for cleaning please note that the knobs are in the proper OFF position Wh...

Page 32: ... clean both the inside and the outside Wipe with soap and water Rinse well Do not use cleansing powders or harsh abrasives which may scratch the surface Oven Vent The oven is vented through an opening under the right rear surface unit Never cover the opening with aluminum foil or any other material This would prevent the oven vent from working properly Oven vent Oven Shelves Clean the shelves with...

Page 33: ...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 or a plastic bag with 1 4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil Then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad if necessary Rinse with clean water and polish with a clean soft cloth The drip pans may also be cleaned in the dishwasher Black drip pans on some models may be cleaned...

Page 34: ...cleaned during the self clean cycle you do not need to clean this by hand Any soap left on the liner causes additional stains when the oven is heated The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a soap filled scouring pad Do not rub or clean the door gasket the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact and well fitting oven door gasket is essential ...

Page 35: ...glass cover clears the grooves of the socket Remove the bulb To replace Put in a new 40 watt appliance bulb Place the tabs of the glass cover into the groove of the socket Turn the glass cover clockwise 1 4 turn NOTE A 40 watt appliance bulb is smaller than a standard 40 watt household bulb Reconnect electrical power to the oven For improved lighting inside the oven clean the glass cover frequentl...

Page 36: ...hain in a location which will allow the chain to be in line with the bracket side to aid as much as possible when attached to the unit Test to see if the chain is securely fastened by tugging on the chain 3 Temporarily attach the loose end of the chain to the rear of the countertop with the tape from the packaging See Fig D 4 Place the range in the counter cutout leaving just enough room between t...

Page 37: ...s fallen below the locking temperature the door can AFTER SELF CLEAN CYCLE be opened CONTROL SIGNALS AFTER This is reminding you to press BAKE and then enter a temperature ENTERING COOKING TIME This is reminding you to enter a bake temperature after having pressed BAKE OR DELAY START TIME This is reminding you to close the oven door so the self clean cycle can start CLOCK AND TIMER Make sure the e...

Page 38: ...ature is too high to set self clean operation Allow the range to cool to room temperature and reset controls OVEN NOT CLEAN Oven controls not set properly AFTER CLEAN CYCLE Heavily soiled ovens require 4 to 5 hours of clean time Heavy spillovers should be cleaned up before starting clean cycle OVEN LIGHT DOES Bulb may be loose or burned out NOT WORK Switch operating oven light is broken Call for s...

Page 39: ... days Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and out so most repairs can be handled in just one visit Camco 1 800 361 3400 Whatever your question about any GE major appliance Camco information service is available to help Your call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time Service Contracts 1 800 461 3636 You can have the secure feeli...

Page 40: ...n 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 intended purpose or used commercially Damage to product...

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