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Lift-Off Oven Door

The door is very heavy. Be careful when
removing and lifting the door.

To remove the door:

Fully open the door.

Pull the hinge locks down toward 
the door frame, to the unlocked
position. A tool, such as a small 
flat-blade screwdriver, may be
required.

Firmly grasp both sides of the door
at the top. 

Do not lift the door by the

handle.

Close door to the door removal
position, which is halfway between
the broil stop position and fully
closed.

Lift door up and out until the hinge
arm is clear of the slot.

To replace the door:

Firmly grasp both sides of the door
at the top. 

Do not lift the door by the

handle.

With the 
door at the
same angle as
the removal
position, seat the
notch stop of 
the hinge arm 
into the bottom
edge of the hinge slot. The notch in
the hinge arm must be fully seated
into the bottom of the slot.

Fully open the door until it is
parallel to the floor. If the door will
not fully open, the notch stop is not
seated correctly in the bottom edge
of the slot. Repeat step 2 if necessary.

Push the hinge locks up against the
front frame of the oven cavity to the
locked position.

Close the oven door.

Hinge lock

Removal position

Notch stop

Bottom

edge

of slot

Push hinge locks up to lock.

Hinge arm

Hinge

arm

Porcelain 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 pads may also
be used.

Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid
content (such as tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices
or pie filling) to remain on the surface. They may
cause a dull spot even after cleaning.

Household ammonia may make the
cleaning job easier. Place 1/2 cup in 
a shallow glass or pottery container in 
a cold oven overnight. The ammonia
fumes will help loosen the burned-on
grease and food.

If necessary, you may use an oven cleaner.
Follow the package directions.

Do not spray oven cleaner on the electrical
controls and switches because it could cause 
a short circuit and result in sparking or fire.

Do not allow a film from the cleaner to build up
on the temperature sensor—it could cause the
oven to heat improperly. (The sensor is located
at the top of the oven.) Carefully wipe the
sensor clean after each oven cleaning, being
careful not to move the sensor as a change in
its position could affect how the oven bakes.

Do not spray any oven cleaner on the oven
door, handles or any exterior surface of the
oven, cabinets or painted surfaces. The cleaner
can damage these surfaces.

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Hinge lock

Slot

Pull hinge locks down to unlock.

Summary of Contents for JDS28

Page 1: ...ting 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 80484 07 07 JR Write the model and serial numbers here Model ________________ Serial ________________ You can find them on a label...

Page 2: ... 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 3: ...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 4: ...Y INFORMATION READ 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 buildu...

Page 5: ...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 6: ...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 7: ... 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 8: ...hes the selected temperature the oven control will beep several times and the display will show the oven temperature To change the oven temperature during BAKE cycle touch the BAKE pad and then the or pads to get the new temperature Check food for doneness at minimum time on recipe Cook longer if necessary Touch the CLEAR OFF pad when baking is finished and then remove the food from the oven Type ...

Page 9: ... but you 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 ...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...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 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...l power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely To remove the cover Twist lens counterclockwise about a quarter turn to remove Do not remove any screws to remove the cover Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb or two prong halogen bulb as appropriate To replace the cover Line up tabs of lens in front of tabs on housing and...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...ect cookware or See the Using the oven section cookware of improper size 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 cir...

Page 19: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...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 place It contains information you will need should you require service Our service number is 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Read your Owner s Manual carefully It wi...

Page 23: ...re service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific le...

Page 24: ...ounts 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 homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards...

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