GE JRS04 Use And Care Manual Download Page 13

ADJUST 

 OVEN 

DO 

 YOURSELF!

 may feel that your new oven cooks differently

than the one it replaced.  We recommend that you
use your new oven 

 a 

 weeks to become more

familiar with it, following the times 

 in your

recipes     

If you think your new oven is too hot or too cold,
you can adjust the thermostat yourself.  
 you think
it is 

 hot, adjust the thermostat to make it cooler. 

you think it is 

 

 adjust the thermostat to make

it hotter.

We do not recommend the use of inexpensive
thermometers,  
such as those found in grocery stores,
to check the temperature setting 

 your new oven.

These thermometers may vary 

 degrees.

To Adjust the Thermostat:

1. Pull the OVEN TEMP knob off the shaft, look

at the back of the knob and note the current
setting before making any adjustment.  
The knob

is factory set with the top screw directly under the
pointer.

Back of the 

OVEN TEMP knob

2. 

Loosen both screws on back of the knob.

3. Hold both parts of the knob as shown in the

illustration 

 the back of the OVEN TEMP

knob and turn so the 

 screw moves in

the desired direction. You will hear and feel the
notches as you turn the knob. Each notch changes
temperature about 10° Fahrenheit.

The lower screw moves
toward  HOTTER 

to

increase  the temperature.

The lower screw moves
toward COOLER to
decrease  the temperature.

5. Return the knob to the oven.

 oven performance before making any

additional adjustments.

Lower screw moves toward HOTTER or COOLER

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Summary of Contents for JRS04

Page 1: ...ting Roasting Guide 14 15 Timed Baking 11 12 Care and CIeaning l8 2O Broiler Pan and Rack 19 Oven Door 20 Porcelain Oven Interior 20 Shelves 19 Problem Solver 21 Thermostat Adjustment Do It Yourself 1...

Page 2: ...oduct 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 cal...

Page 3: ...oven Never leave the oven door open when you are not watching the oven Always keep combustible wall coverings curtains or drapes a safe distance from your oven Never wear loose fitting or hanging garm...

Page 4: ...the meat will be safe to eat Oven Stand away from the oven when opening the oven door The hot air or steam which escapes can burn hands face and or eyes Do not heat unopened food containers Pressure c...

Page 5: ...Lets you turn 8 interior oven light on and off 8 Oven Interior Light Broil Element 1 3 16 IS Models JRS04 JKS05 o Feature Index 10 Oven Shelf Supports Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the...

Page 6: ...operations You will recognize the minute timer as the pointer which is different in color and shape than the clock hands To set the minute timer turn the center knob without pushing in until the point...

Page 7: ...them properly 2 Check the oven interior Look at the shelves Take a practice run at removing and replacin ilem properly to give sure sturdy support 3 Read over the information and tips that follow Oven...

Page 8: ...the shelf and push it all the way back Shelf 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 Baki...

Page 9: ...ns Type of Food I Shelf Position Angel food cake A Biscuits or muffins B or C Cookies or cupcakes B or C Brownies B or C Layer cakes I Bor C Bundt or pound cakes I A orB I Pies or pie shells B or C I...

Page 10: ...Guides When using prepared baking mixes follow package recipe or instructions for the best baking results Cookies When baking cookies flat cookie sheets without sides produce better looking cookies C...

Page 11: ...will start immediately continue to cook correct position before you turn the oven on for the programmed amount of time then shut off The oven will turn on immediately and cook for automatically and wi...

Page 12: ...OVEN SET 3 Turn the OVEN SET knob to TIME BAKE Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to 250 F or the desired temperature The oven will start automatically continue to cook for the programmed amount of time then sh...

Page 13: ...s may vary 2040 degrees To Adjust the Thermostat 1 Pull the OVEN TEMP knob off the shaft look at the back of the knob and note the current setting before making any adjustment The knob is factory set...

Page 14: ...to 10 F less than temperature in the guide Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached 1 Place the...

Page 15: ...nds more time for larger roasts Meat Tender cuts rib high quality sirloin tip rump or top round Lamb leg or bone in shouIder Veal shoulder leg or loin Pork loin rib or shoulder Ham precooked Poultry C...

Page 16: ...htly to the rack and cut slits in it just like the rack Without the slits the foil will prevent fat and meat iuices from draining to the broiler pan The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire...

Page 17: ...re ediurn Well Done 1 lb 4 patties l t inch thick Space evenly Up to 8 patties take about same time Steaks less than 1 inch thick cook through before browning Pan frying is recommended Slash fat c c c...

Page 18: ...To remove a knob pull it straight off the stem If a knob is difficult to remove place a thin cloth like a handkerchief or a piece of string under and around the knob edge and pull up Wash the knobs in...

Page 19: ...disconnect the electric power for your oven the main fuse or circuit breaker panel Be sure let the light cover and bulb cool completely before removing or replacing them When in use light bulbs can b...

Page 20: ...aner to clean the glass on the outside of the door Spillage of marinades fruit juices tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately Wh...

Page 21: ...de Food is being cooked on hot pan Cookware not suited for broiling Low voltage See the Broiling section Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan and rack has not been fitted properly and slit as recomme...

Page 22: ...NOTES 22...

Page 23: ...ired hearing or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of GE access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may aPPliaKIces r d a br ch lre to call 800 TDD GFAC 800 833 4322 to request assis...

Page 24: ...the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Cente 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have...

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