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OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN

(continued)

How to Set the Oven for Cleaning

1. Follow the steps in the Before a

Clean Cycle section.

2. Press SELF CLEAN.

3. Press the HOUR and MIN + or –

pads to set the clean time, if a time
other than 4 hours is needed.

Clean time is normally 4 hours. 
You can change the clean time 
to any time between 3 to 5 hours,
depending on the amount of soil 
in your oven.

4. Press START.

The door locks automatically. The display
will show the clean time remaining. 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 DELAY START.

• The display will flash and the control will

beep if you set the clean cycle and forget to
close the oven door.

DEL AY
START

START

MIN

HOUR

SELF

CLEAN

Easy Steps:

1. Press SELF CLEAN.

2. Press the HOUR and MIN + or – pads to set the

clean time.

3. Press START.

How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning

Delay Start is setting the oven to start the clean 
cycle 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 HOUR and MIN + or –

pads to set the clean time.

4. Press DELAY START.

5. Press the HOUR and MIN + or –

pads to set the time of day you want
the clean cycle to start.

6. Press START.

The door locks automatically. The
display will show the start time. 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.

7. When the LOCKED DOOR light is

off, open the door.

START

MIN

HOUR

DEL AY
START

MIN

HOUR

SELF

CLEAN

Easy Steps:

1. Press SELF CLEAN.

2. Press the HOUR and MIN + or – pads to set 

the clean time.

3. Press DELAY START.

4. Press the HOUR and MIN + or – pads to set 

the start time.

5. Press START.

Summary of Contents for JKP27 Series

Page 1: ... Self Cleaning Instructions 23 25 Shelves 4 11 13 18 20 22 23 25 26 Special Features of Your Control 8 10 Timed Baking 15 16 Vent 11 Care and Cleaning 26 28 Broiler Pan and Grid 26 Lift Off Oven Door 27 Oven Light Bulb 28 Self Cleaning Instructions 23 25 Shelves 26 Problem Solver 29 30 Thermostat Adjustment Do It Yourself 17 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Consumer Services 31 Ap...

Page 2: ...numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your oven 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 oven Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide It lists causes of minor operating problems...

Page 3: ... AN OVEN CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE OVEN TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED Do not store flammable materials in an oven Teach children not to play with the controls or any other part of the oven Always keep combustible wall coverings curtains or drapes a safe distance from your oven Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance Be careful when reaching for items store...

Page 4: ...lling out the shelf to the stop lock is a convenience in lifting heavy foods It is also a precaution against burns from touching the hot surfaces of the door or the oven walls When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven follow the manufacturer s directions Do not use your oven to dry newspapers If overheated they can catch fire Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven w...

Page 5: ...4 11 13 Shelf positions for cooking are 18 20 22 suggested in the Baking Roasting 23 25 26 and Broiling sections 12 Oven Shelves with Stop Locks 4 11 13 18 20 22 23 25 26 13 Lift Off Oven Door 3 4 20 with Broil Stop Position 23 27 Easily removed for oven cleaning 14 Broiler Pan and Grid 4 18 20 Do not clean in self cleaning oven 21 23 26 Two additional shelves may be ordered Pub No 3 A014 Importan...

Page 6: ...R and MIN pads Press to set times up to 9 hours and 59 minutes for example the time of day on the clock the timer the starting and length of cooking time for Timed Bake and the starting and length of cleaning time for Self Clean 11 TEMP pads Press to set the cooking temperature you want to use 12 OVEN LIGHT ON OFF Press to turn the oven light on or off 13 SELF CLEAN Press to select the self cleani...

Page 7: ...r broil operation Timer You may program the timer to time cooking or other household activities for up to 9 hours and 59 minutes The timer counts down in minutes 1 minute at a time until the last 60 seconds are reached then the control will beep one time The seconds will not be displayed until the last minute is reached When the timer reaches 00 the control will beep 3 times followed by one beep e...

Page 8: ...conds 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 display shows CON BEEP continuous beep Press KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF again The display shows BEEP This cancels the one beep every 6 seconds 3 Press START START ON OFF KITCHEN T...

Page 9: ...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 DELAY START BROIL HI LO BAKE 9 Oven Control Clock and Timer Special Features of Your Oven Control 12 Hour 24 Hour or Clock Black Out Your c...

Page 10: ...renheit temperature selections but you may change this 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...

Page 11: ...n you are removing food from them or placing food on them When placing cookware on a shelf pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf support Place the cookware on the shelf then slide the shelf back into the oven This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven To remove a shelf from the oven pull it toward you tilt the front end upward and pull the shelf out To replace place the shelf on the shel...

Page 12: ...2 To avoid possible burns place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on 1 Press BAKE 2 Press the TEMP or pads to set the oven temperature 3 Press START When the oven starts to heat the changing temperature will be in the display The display starts changing once the temperature reaches 100 F 4 Press CLEAR OFF when baking is finished NOTE A cooling fan may automatically turn ...

Page 13: ... preheating is not necessary For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone preheat 10 minutes After the oven is preheated place the food in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat from escaping Baking Pans Pan Placement Use the proper baking pan The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur Dark rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a browner c...

Page 14: ...ns will cause uneven baking results and poorly shaped products A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe recommends will usually be crisper thinner and drier than it should be If baked in a pan smaller than recommended it may be undercooked and batter may overflow Check the recipe to make sure the pan size used is the one recommended Aluminum Foil Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil...

Page 15: ...lly 1 Press BAKE 2 Press the TEMP or pads 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 HOUR and MIN or pads 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 that you set ...

Page 16: ...have set 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 oven between 170 F and 200 F is available to keep hot cooked foods warm Food kept in the oven longer than tw...

Page 17: ...ese thermometers may vary 20 40 degrees To Adjust the Oven 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 TEMP pad to increase the temperature in 1 degree increments Press the TEMP pad to decrease the temperature i...

Page 18: ...de Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan This makes clean up easier when using the pan for marinating cooking with fruits cooking heavily cured meats or basting food during cooking Press the foil tightly around the inside o...

Page 19: ...und 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 Ten...

Page 20: ...osition the shelf on the recommended shelf position as suggested in the Broiling Guide Most broiling is done on E position but if your oven is connected to 208 volts you may wish to use a higher position Leave the door open to the broil stop position The door stays open by itself yet the proper temperature is maintained in the oven Turn the food using tongs only once during broiling Time the foods...

Page 21: ... Juices are protected by the grid and stay cooler thus preventing excessive spatter and smoking Q Should I salt the meat before broiling A No Salt draws out the juices and allows them to evaporate Always salt after cooking Piercing the meat with a fork also allows juices to escape Turn the meat with tongs instead of a fork Q Why are my meats not turning out as brown as they should A In some areas ...

Page 22: ...ing the oven shelf one position higher Quantity and or Shelf First Side Second Side Food Thickness Position Time Minutes Time Minutes Comments Ground Beef 1 lb 4 patties E 10 7 Space evenly Well Done 1 2 to 3 4 inch thick 4 lbs 16 patties E 10 9 Beef Steaks Rare 3 4 to 1 inch thick E 8 6 Steaks less than 3 4 inch thick Medium 1 to 11 2 lbs E 10 8 are difficult to cook rare Well Done E 12 10 Rare 1...

Page 23: ...ven vent grille 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 frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on ...

Page 24: ...IN HOUR SELF CLEAN Easy Steps 1 Press SELF CLEAN 2 Press the HOUR and MIN or pads to set the clean time 3 Press START How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning Delay Start is setting the oven to start the clean cycle 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...

Page 25: ...an 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 from heating and cooling during cleaning These lines do not affect how your oven performs Q Why do I have ash left in my oven...

Page 26: ...ean water and dry with a clean cloth NOTE The oven shelves may also be cleaned in the self cleaning oven However the shelves will darken in color lose their luster and become hard to slide Wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil to make the shelves slide more easily Broiler Pan and Grid After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven Remove the grid from the pan Carefully pour out grease from...

Page 27: ...inside the gasket is 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...

Page 28: ...loth Do not use 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 solution works well Oven Light Bulb NOTE The glass cover should be removed only when cold Wearing latex gloves may offer a better grip The light bulb is located on the top of the oven Before replacing the bulb ...

Page 29: ...e 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 OVEN LIGHT DOES The light bulb is loose or defective Tighten or replace NOT WORK The pad operating the oven light is broken Call for service OVEN WILL NOT SET Oven temperature is too high...

Page 30: ...ection Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used Oven thermostat needs adjustment See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat Do It Yourself section OVEN TEMPERATURE Oven thermostat needs adjustment See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat TOO HOT OR TOO COLD Do It Yourself section BURNING OR OILY This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time To speed the process ODOR EMITTING FROM ...

Page 31: ...ously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at ...

Page 32: ...information service Improper installation If you have an 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 ...

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