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Never leave the surface units unattended 
at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking
and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.

Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip
pans or anywhere in the oven except as
described in this manual. Misuse could
result in a shock, fire hazard or damage to
the range.

Be sure the drip pans and the vent duct
are not covered and are in place. Their
absence during cooking could damage
range parts and wiring.

Only certain types of glass, glass ⁄ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for cooktop service; others may
break because of the sudden change in
temperature.

To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition
of flammable materials and spillage, the
handle of a container should be turned
toward the center of the range without
extending over nearby surface units.

Always turn the surface units off before
removing cookware.

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For your safety, never use your appliance
for warming or heating the room.

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Teach children not to play with the
controls or any other part of the range.

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Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens a safe distance
from your range.

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Always keep wooden and plastic utensils
and canned food a safe distance from 
your range.

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Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your range.

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Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate in or near the range.

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Keep the hood and grease filters clean 
to maintain good venting and to avoid
grease fires.

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Do not use water on grease fires. Never
pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls
off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface
unit by covering the pan completely with a
well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use
a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher.

Flaming grease outside a pan can be put
out by covering it with baking soda or, if

available, by using a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

Flame in the oven can be smothered
completely by closing the oven door and
turning the oven off or by using a multi-
purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.

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Do not touch the surface units, the heating
elements or the interior surface of the 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 opening,
crevices around the oven door.

REMEMBER:

The inside surface of the oven

may be hot when the door is opened.

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Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

WARNING!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least
an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.

COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…

Use proper pan size—select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit
heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct
contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will also
improve efficiency.

SURFACE COOKING UNITS

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Page 1: ...r Information First Name________________________ _ Last Name________________________ _ Address ___________________________ City _____________________________ _ State _______ Zip_______________ Phone __________________________ E mail _____________________________ I would like to order Quantity Part ________ _____________ ________ _____________ ________ _____________ Product Information Model ______...

Page 2: ... Pans 17 Heating Elements 13 Lift Off Oven Door 15 Lift Up Cooktop 17 Light 16 Oven Interior 15 Shelves 14 Surface Units 17 Vent 14 Troubleshooting Tips 18 19 Accessories 20 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Product Registration 21 22 Warranty 23 JDS28 Owner s Manual 49 80352 11 05 JR Write the model and serial numbers here Model ________________ Serial ________________ You can find the...

Page 3: ... grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with the provided installation instructions Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse Mark it for easy reference Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Before performing any service d...

Page 4: ...ols off Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the pan completely with a well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Use a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering it with baking soda or if available by using a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher Flame in the oven can be smothered completely ...

Page 5: ...D ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Do not heat unopened food containers Pressure could build up and the container could burst causing an injury Keep the oven vent unobstructed Keep the oven free from grease buildup Place the oven ...

Page 6: ...ng 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 Not over 1 inch 1 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...

Page 7: ...ill flash in the display when there has been a power outage Reset the clock 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 disconnect the power to the range and call for service KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF Pad Touch this pad to select the timer feature Then press and pads to adjust time TIMER Light Flashes while in edit mode...

Page 8: ... by small amounts Touch and hold the pad to increase the time or temperature by larger amounts CLEAR OFF Pad Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven operations except the clock and timer BROIL HI LO Pad Touch this pad to select the broil function BROIL Light Flashes while in edit mode you can switch from HI to LO BROIL at this point Glows when the oven is in broil mode Power Outage If a flashing time is...

Page 9: ...l not to burn your hand on the door when using the shelf in the lowest position A The oven has 7 shelf positions How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting Your oven is not designed for open door cooking Touch the BAKE pad Touch the or pads until the desired temperature is displayed Touch the START ON pad The oven will start automatically The display will show PRE while preheating When the oven re...

Page 10: ...should know that cooking it to only 140 F means some food poisoning organisms may survive Source Safe Food Book Your Kitchen Guide USDA Rev June 1985 The oven has 7 shelf positions Quantity and Shelf First Side Second Side Food or Thickness Position Time min Time min Comments Ground Beef 1 lb 4 patties E 9 11 5 7 Space evenly Up to Well Done 1 2 to 3 4 thick 8 patties take about the same time Beef...

Page 11: ...d within one minute after you touch the CLOCK pad the display reverts to the original setting If this happens touch the CLOCK pad twice and reenter the time of day Touch the START ON pad until the time of day shows in the display This enters the time and starts the clock To check the time of day when the display is showing other information simply touch the CLOCK pad The time of day shows until an...

Page 12: ...comes on automatically on some models when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed The bulb may be removed See the Oven Light Replacement section On models with a light switch on the control panel the oven light may be turned on and left on Using the Sabbath Feature On some models Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays How to Set for Baking Roasting NOTE To understand ...

Page 13: ...h your old favorite recipes use margarine butter or stick spreads containing at least 70 vegetable oil To Adjust the Thermostat Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows SF Touch the BAKE pad A two digit number shows in the display The oven temperature can be adjusted up to 35 F hotter or 35 F cooler Touch the pad to increase the temperature in 1 de...

Page 14: ...shing detergent Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak NOTE The adhesive must be removed from all parts It cannot be removed if it is baked on Oven Heating Elements 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 with warm soapy water Control Knobs The control knobs may be removed f...

Page 15: ...ht away When the surface has cooled wash with soap and water Rinse well For other spills such as fat spatterings wash with soap and water or cleansing powders after the surface has cooled Rinse well Polish with a dry cloth Oven Vent The oven is vented through an opening under the left rear surface unit This area could become hot during oven use It is normal for steam to come out of the vent and mo...

Page 16: ...n Oven Interior With proper care the porcelain enamel finish on the inside of the oven top bottom sides back and inside of the door will stay new looking for years Let the range cool before cleaning We recommend that you wear rubber gloves when cleaning the range Soap and water will normally do the job Heavy spattering or spillovers may require cleaning with a mild abrasive cleaner Soapy wet metal...

Page 17: ...iler 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 After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven Oven Light Replacement CAUTION Before replacing your oven light bulb disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker pan...

Page 18: ...ts in a dishwasher Do not bend the surface unit plug terminals Do not attempt to clean adjust or in any way repair the plug in receptacle Drip Pans Remove the surface units Then lift out the drip pans Place them in a covered container Add 1 4 cup ammonia and let soak several hours or overnight Wash rinse well and dry The drip pans may also be cleaned in a dishwasher Clean the area under the drip p...

Page 19: ...e being used Oven thermostat needs See the Adjust the oven thermostat Do it yourself adjustment section Clock and timer do Plug on range is not completely Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live properly not work inserted in the electrical outlet grounded outlet A fuse in your home may Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Oven controls impr...

Page 20: ...o or letter flash error code operation in 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 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 Display goes blank ...

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Page 25: ...d 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 hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories ge com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their h...

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