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Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning

Troubleshooting T

ips

Consumer Support

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Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Oven temperature too

Oven thermostat 

See the 

Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! 

hot or too cold

needs adjustment.

section.

Oven will not work

A fuse in your home may

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

be blown or the circuit 
breaker tripped.

Oven controls improperly set.

See the 

Using the oven

section.

Oven will not self-clean

The oven temperature 

Allow the oven to cool to room temperature and reset

is too high to set a 

the controls.

self-clean operation.

Oven controls improperly set.

See the 

Using the self-cleaning oven

section.

The probe is plugged into

Remove the probe from the oven. 

the outlet in the oven.

“Crackling” or

This is the sound of the

This is normal. 

“popping” sound

metal heating and cooling 
during both the cooking and 
cleaning functions.

Excessive smoking

Excessive soil.

Press the 

CLEAR/OFF

pad. Open the windows to rid

during clean cycle

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.

clean cycle

Oven was heavily soiled.

Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean 
cycle. Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean 
again or for a longer period of time.

“LOCK DOOR” flashes

The self-clean cycle has 

Close the oven door.

in the display

been selected but the 
door is not closed.

LOCKED DOOR light

The oven door is locked

Press the 

CLEAR/OFF

pad. Allow the oven to cool. 

is on when you want

because the temperature 

to cook

inside the oven has not 
dropped below the 
locking temperature.

Summary of Contents for JKP18 Series

Page 1: ...4 Light Bulb 27 Oven Floor 25 Probe 26 Removing Packaging Tape 23 Stainless Steel Surfaces 28 Self Cleaning Oven 22 23 Shelves 26 Troubleshooting Tips 30 32 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cove...

Page 2: ...or loss of life IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause can...

Page 3: ...ing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker Do not leave children alone children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is in use They should never be allowed to si...

Page 4: ...include oven vent openings surfaces near the openings crevices around the oven door the edges of the window and metal trim parts above the door REMEMBER The inside surface of the oven may be hot when...

Page 5: ...n not to rub damage or move the gasket Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Residue from ov...

Page 6: ...If the function error code repeats disconnect the power to the oven and call for service If your oven was set for a timed oven operation and a power outage occurred the clock and all programmed functi...

Page 7: ...ted when pressed Press the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads on double oven models use the upper oven controls at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF Press the SELF CLEAN pad The display wi...

Page 8: ...show 325 F when it is converted Press the CLEAR OFF pad when baking is finished NOTE Conversion must be set each time you want to use it It is not held in memory 8 Safety Instructions Operating Instru...

Page 9: ...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 Ta...

Page 10: ...elf Position Type of Food 27 Oven 30 Oven Frozen pies B or C C or D on cookie sheet Angel food cake A B bundt or pound cakes Biscuits muffins B or C C or D brownies cookies cupcakes layer cakes pies C...

Page 11: ...E 10 9 to 8 patties take about the same time Beef Steaks Rare 1 thick C 6 5 E 8 6 Steaks less than Medium 1 to 11 2 lbs C 8 6 E 10 8 1 thick cook Well Done C 12 11 E 12 10 through before browning Rare...

Page 12: ...y 6 seconds until the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad is pressed 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 Time...

Page 13: ...oven set To display the time set for the first oven set press the COOKING TIME pad for that oven The oven will continue to cook for the programmed amount of time then shut off automatically Press the...

Page 14: ...of the roast For bone in ham or lamb insert the probe into the center of the lowest large muscle or joint Insert the probe into the center of dishes such as meat loaf or casseroles When cooking fish i...

Page 15: ...sting rack provided heated air will be circulated over under and around the food being roasted The heated air seals in juices quickly for a moist and tender product while at the same time creating a r...

Page 16: ...reaches the temperature you set 3 beeps will sound Press the CLEAR OFF pad when finished NOTE You will hear a fan while cooking with convection The fan will stop when the door is opened but the heat w...

Page 17: ...you cannot use timed oven operations On double oven models you will not be able to use the probe in the upper oven during timed oven operations This is because with the probe you are cooking by temper...

Page 18: ...ke sure the clock shows the correct time of day Press the CONVECTION BAKE pad Press the number pads to set the desired oven temperature Press the COOKING TIME pad NOTE If your recipe requires preheati...

Page 19: ...press the DELAY START pad to check the start time you have set or press the COOKING TIME pad to check the length of cooking time you have set Press the START pad NOTE An attention tone will sound if y...

Page 20: ...utomatically provides the optimum temperature for the proofing process and therefore does not have a temperature adjustment Set the KITCHEN TIMER for the minimum proof time When proofing is finished p...

Page 21: ...sing and decreasing the oven temperature The oven temperature can be adjusted up to 35 F hotter or 35 F cooler Press the number pads the same way you read them For example to change the oven temperatu...

Page 22: ...ed room On double oven models you can set a clean cycle in both ovens at the same time The last oven set will automatically delay its start until the end of the first oven s clean cycle On double oven...

Page 23: ...e 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 depo...

Page 24: ...se soap and water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven door Rinse well You may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of the door Do not let water drip into the...

Page 25: ...e abrasive cleansers strong liquid cleansers plastic scouring pads or oven cleansers on the control panel they will damage the finish A 50 50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well Broiler Pan G...

Page 26: ...rack may be cleaned in the self cleaning oven However the shelves will darken in color lose their luster and become hard to slide if cleaned during the self cleaning cycle You can wipe the shelf supp...

Page 27: ...wise 1 4 turn until the tabs of the glass cover clear the grooves of the socket Using gloves or a dry cloth remove the bulb by pulling it straight out To replace Use a new 130 volt Halogen bulb not to...

Page 28: ...e oven Stainless Steel Surfaces on some models Do not use a steel wool pad it will scratch the surface To clean stainless steel surfaces use a hot damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable for stainle...

Page 29: ...Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 29 Notes...

Page 30: ...en to the See the Using the oven section broil properly broil stop position as recommended Oven controls improperly set Make sure you press the BROIL HI LO pad Improper shelf position See the Broiling...

Page 31: ...the This is normal popping sound metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions Excessive smoking Excessive soil Press the CLEAR OFF pad Open the windows to rid during clean...

Page 32: ...r 3 seconds Probe appears in This is reminding you to Enter a probe temperature the display enter a probe temperature after plugging in the probe Power outage Power outage or surge Reset the clock If...

Page 33: ...protection 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 mo...

Page 34: ...odel 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 modificat...

Page 35: ...ge caused by possible defects with this appliance What GE Will Not Cover This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA...

Page 36: ...n 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...

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