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JS998

Owner’s

Manual

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Self-Cleaning Oven with T

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164D4290P336-2    

49-80180-2    10-03 JR

Safety Instructions

 . . . . . .2–8

Operating Instructions

Canning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Clock, Timer and 
Control Lockout  . . . . . . . . . .17
Controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . .14–16
Convection  . . . . . . . . . . .29–32
Cookware  . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 12
Defrost  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 25
Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Oven  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Oven Thermostat  . . . . . . . . .39
Proofing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Rack Placement  . . . . . . . . . .23
Recipes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Sabbath Feature  . . . . . . .40, 41
Self-Cleaning Oven  . . . . .35, 36
Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37, 38
Speedcook . . . . . . . . . . . .19–22
Speed Baking/
Speed Roasting  . . . . . . . .20–22
Speed Broiling  . . . . . . . .22, 23
Surface Units  . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10
Timed Baking 
and Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Traditional 
Baking/Roasting . . . . . . . . . .26
Traditional Broiling Guide  . .28
Warming  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Care and Cleaning

Broiler Pan & Grid  . . . . . . . 45
Cleaning Oven Door  . . . . . . 43
Control Knobs  . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Control Panel  . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Glass Cooktop  . . . . . . . . 46, 47
Oven Light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Oven Vent  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Packaging Tape  . . . . . . . . . . 42
Racks  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Stainless Steel Surfaces . . . . .45
Storage Drawer  . . . . . . . . . . 45

Troubleshooting 
Tips

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48–52

Consumer Support

Consumer 
Support  . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Product Registration  . . . 53, 54
Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Write the model and serial 
numbers here:

Model

# ______________

Serial

# ______________

You can find them on a label
behind the open oven door 
on the lower left corner of the
range frame.

Summary of Contents for JS998 Series

Page 1: ...sting 20 22 Speed Broiling 22 23 Surface Units 9 10 Timed Baking and Roasting 27 Traditional Baking Roasting 26 Traditional Broiling Guide 28 Warming 34 Care and Cleaning Broiler Pan Grid 45 Cleaning Oven Door 43 Control Knobs 42 Control Panel 42 Glass Cooktop 46 47 Oven Light 44 Oven Vent 42 Packaging Tape 42 Racks 44 Stainless Steel Surfaces 45 Storage Drawer 45 Troubleshooting Tips 48 52 Consum...

Page 2: ...and that there is no damage to the door bent hinges and latches broken or loosened door seals and sealing surfaces PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion electric shock or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE T...

Page 3: ...t in tipping of the range and injury WARNING ANTI TIP DEVICE When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner s Manual Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with the provided installation instructions Have the ins...

Page 4: ...se or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range 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 all...

Page 5: ...efore heating or as fats melt slowly Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point Avoid scratching the glass cooktop The cooktop can be scratched with items such as sharp instruments rings or other jewelry and rivets on clothing Large scratches or impacts to glass doors or cooktops can lead to broken o...

Page 6: ...rials inside the oven should ignite keep the oven door closed turn the oven off and shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel If the door is opened the fire may spread This oven is not approved or tested for marine use Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed jars will explode and should not be heated in this oven Such use of the oven could result in inju...

Page 7: ...u see arcing open the door and correct the problem ARCING Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by Metal or foil touching the side of the oven Foil not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas Metal such as twist ties poultry pins or gold rimmed dishes in the oven Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the oven Liquids such as water ...

Page 8: ...line oven bottoms except as suggested in this manual Improper installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Stand away from the range when opening the oven door Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands face and or eyes WARNING OVEN READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven clea...

Page 9: ...trol clicks into position You may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking indicating the control is keeping the power level you set A HOT SURFACE indicator light on the cooktop will glow when any radiant element is turned on It will remain on until the surface is cooled to approximately 150 F Hot surface indicator light will come on when the unit is hot to the touch stay on even after the unit ...

Page 10: ...e NOTE On models with light colored glass cooktops it is normal for the cooking zones to change color when hot or cooling down This is temporary and will disappear as the glass cools to room temperature The surface unit will cycle on and off to maintain your selected control setting It is safe to place hot cookware on the glass surface even when the cooktop is cool Even after the surface units are...

Page 11: ...erheated metal can bond to glass cooktops An overheated copper bottom pot will leave a residue that will permanently stain the cooktop if not removed immediately Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron recommended As long as the cookware is covered completely with porcelain enamel this cookware is recommended Caution is recommended for cast iron cookware that is not completely covered with smooth porce...

Page 12: ...m the manufacturer of your canner manufacturers of glass jars for canning such as Ball and Kerr brand and the United States Department of Agriculture Extension Service Remember that canning is a process that generates large amounts of steam To avoid burns from steam or heat be careful when canning NOTE If your house has low voltage canning may take longer than expected even though directions have ...

Page 13: ...upper and lower elements The air is circulated with a reversing fan system The fan will change directions to provide optimal evenness and browning The Multi Rack option is ideal for evenly baking foods when using more than one rack The 1 Rack option used for one rack of food cooks food faster than BAKE mode Convection Roast Heat is provided by the upper element and circulated with the reversing fa...

Page 14: ... lock the control so that the touch pads cannot be activated when pressed Time and Temperature Display All time and temperature information is displayed in this area as feedback to the user Kitchen Timer Turns the kitchen timer on and off Does not control the oven Oven Light Turns oven light on or off Clear Off Cancels ALL oven operations EXCEPT the clock and timer If F and a number or letter flas...

Page 15: ...g modes Speed Broil Broils food faster than traditional Hi Lo Broil Bake Traditional bake mode Convection Conv 1 Rack Convection bake function used for baking on one rack Conv Multi Convection bake function used for baking on more than one rack ConvRoast Convection roast function Broil LO HI Traditional broil function Speed Broil Features Additional cooking related features Defrost This feature is...

Page 16: ...nations The user can then speed bake bake or convection bake roast one of the six stored favorite recipes without having to choose the settings each time Help Provides basic information on each function and how to find the function If selected from the home screen it gives general help If selected while performing a function it gives help on that function Select Exit to leave Help Select Prompt Vi...

Page 17: ... the number pads until the amount of time you want shows in the display For example to set 2 hours and 45 minutes press 2 4 and 5 in that order If you make a mistake press the KITCHEN TIMER pad and begin again Select START After selecting START SET disappears this tells you the time is counting down although the display does not change until one minute has passed Seconds will not be shown in the d...

Page 18: ...ing completely out and will not tilt When placing and removing cookware pull the rack out to the bump on the rack support To remove a rack pull it toward you tilt the front end up and pull it out To replace place the end of the rack stop locks on the support tilt up the front and push the rack in NOTE A cooling fan will automatically turn on during all cooking modes This fan turns on to cool inter...

Page 19: ...ave term for sparks in the oven To avoid arcing be sure there is at least 1 inch of space between metal surfaces pans wall of cavity aluminum foil Do not completely surround food with metal and or foil while speedcooking you will not have a time savings for example wrapping potato with foil using metal roasting pan with lid When using a metal pan do not cover it with a metal lid or foil a glass li...

Page 20: ...s side by side on one rack if speed baking When using more than one rack to cook these foods use CONV MULTI mode See Using the convection modes section Meats Poultry Cooking times will vary depending on the cut of meat Check for doneness at minimum time Note Meats will continue to cook and internal temperatures will rise after they are removed from the oven standing time Use the broiler pan and gr...

Page 21: ...f desired After the cooking time has ended the oven will prompt the user to add MORE TIME to further cook food if desired Add additional time by selecting MORE TIME Enter traditional cooking time in minutes and select START Once again the oven automatically converts the traditional time to the appropriate speedcook time nearest minute Press CLEAR OFF pad if food has finished cooking Food Type Food...

Page 22: ...June 1985 22 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the Trivection oven Tips for Speed Broiling Your oven with Trivection technology has the flexibility to broil like a traditional oven or speed broil Speed broiling of meats is approximately twice as fast as traditional broiling Speed broiling must be done with the door closed The o...

Page 23: ...Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support How to Set the Oven for Speed Broiling Heat is provided by the upper element and microwave Air is circulated with the reversing fan system Oven door must be closed Ideal for broiling foods to medium to well done doneness levels two times faster than traditional broil Select SPEEDCOOK from the main menu Sele...

Page 24: ...r vent to prevent heat buildup Place food in the oven according to Defrosting Guide You can use all cookware containers that are oven safe or microwave safe Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Be sure there is at least 1 inch of space between metal surfaces pans wall of cavity aluminum foil to prevent arcing Dishes with metallic trim should not be used as arcing may occur Remove me...

Page 25: ...es Boneless C 9 min lb 10 min Turn over and separate at signals Rinse Pieces Bone in C 9 min lb 10 min under cold water after stand Whole B 9 10 min lb 20 min Shield ends of legs and wings with foil Turn over at signals Rinse under cold water after stand Turkey Breast B 10 min lb 30 min Turn over at signals Shield warm areas with foil Cornish Hens C 8 min lb 30 min Shield ends of legs with foil Tu...

Page 26: ... display starts changing once the temperature reaches 100 F Check food for doneness at minimum time on recipe Cook longer if necessary Press the CLEAR OFF pad when cooking is complete NOTE A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts This is normal and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is turned off Preheating and Pan Placement for Baking Preheat the oven if...

Page 27: ... by selecting MORE TIME Enter traditional cooking time in minutes and select START Press CLEAR OFF pad if food has finished cooking How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop You can set the oven control to delay start the oven cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day Select BAKE Using the number pads enter the desired ...

Page 28: ... Side Food Quantity and or Thickness Position Time Min Time Min Comments Ground Beef 2 lb 8 patties D 10 8 Space evenly on pan 1 2 to 3 4 thick Up to 8 patties take about the same time Beef Steaks Med Rare 1 thick D 11 10 Steaks less than 1 thick Medium about 2 3 lbs D 13 12 cook through before browning Cook first side just to turn Med Rare 1 1 2 thick D 14 13 meat color then finish second Medium ...

Page 29: ... When baking on 3 racks place one rack in the first A position one in the third C position and one in the 5th E position Using the convection modes www GEAppliances com Convection Fan In a convection oven a fan circulates hot air over under and around the food This circulating hot air is evenly distributed throughout the oven cavity As a result foods are evenly cooked and browned often in less tim...

Page 30: ...mended for use in regular ovens can be used for convection baking but shouldn t be used at temperatures higher than the temperature recommendation of the cookware manufacturer Metal and Glass Any type of cookware will work in your convection oven However metal pans heat the fastest and are recommended for convection baking Glass or ceramic pans cook more slowly For recipes like oven baked chicken ...

Page 31: ...s at the same time in convection bake See Multi Rack Baking section for more information Select CONV 1 RACK for one rack convection baking This mode is used for cooking food items on only one rack in convection bake Select CONVROAST for convection roasting Press the number pads to set the desired oven temperature Select OPTIONS Select TIMED BAKE Using the number pads enter the desired convection c...

Page 32: ... to further cook food if desired Add additional time by selecting MORE TIME Enter traditional cooking time in minutes and select START Press CLEAR OFF pad if food has finished cooking The oven will turn off automatically unless the WARM feature was set See the Settings section Press the CLEAR OFF pad to clear the display Using the timed features for convection cooking Convection Roasting Guide Mea...

Page 33: ...Self Clean in RECIPES Your oven will remember FAVORITES that have been programmed even after a power outage The cooking time you enter does not include preheat time The oven will begin to count down the cooking time after the oven has completed preheating At the preheat tone put your food in the oven To Program a New FAVORITE Select RECIPES Select an available FAVORITE An available FAVORITE will n...

Page 34: ... Warmer The warmer feature can be activated independently to keep hot cooked foods warm This feature is not designed to reheat cold food To use this feature select FEATURES then WARMER then START To Crisp Stale Items Place food in low sided dishes or pans For best results place the food items in a single layer Do not stack Leave them uncovered Check crispness after 20 30 minutes Add time as needed...

Page 35: ...s is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any oven Move birds to another well ventilated room Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom appearance may vary How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Select FEATURES Select SELF CLEAN Select the desired self clean A 3 hour self clean time is recommended when cleaning small contained spills A self clean time of 4 hours or lo...

Page 36: ...number pads enter the time of day you want the clean cycle to start Select ENTER Select START The door locks automatically when you select START The oven will remain locked The display will show the start time Once the self clean cycle starts it will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the goes off When goes off you will be able to open ...

Page 37: ...ns Your control uses a 12 hour clock If you prefer to have no clock displayed or a 24 hour military time clock follow these steps Select SETTINGS and then select CLOCKOPTIONS Select 12 hour 24 hour or no clock After setting this option select HOME NOTE If you select the no clock option you will not be able to use the DelayBake or DelayClean functions 12 Hour Shut Off With this option should you fo...

Page 38: ...N or OFF Select SETTINGS and then select MORE twice Select BEEPONCE to turn the continuous 6 second beep OFF Select FULL BEEP to turn the continuous 6 second beep ON After setting this option select HOME Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Your oven control displays the temperature in Fahrenheit F but you may change this to display the temperature in Celsius C To change the temperature display betwe...

Page 39: ...INCREASE cook hotter or DECREASE cook cooler to change cooking temperature adjustment in 1 increments Continue until desired number is displayed The oven temperature can be adjusted up to 35 F hotter or 35 F cooler When you have made the adjustment select HOME to go back to the main display Use your oven as you would normally The type of margarine will affect baking performance Most recipes for ba...

Page 40: ...g the number pads and START the oven Select HOME then FEATURES then MORE Select SABBATH No audible signal will be given and the temperature will disappear from the time and temperature display The element and oven icons will remain displayed to indicate that the oven is on How to Set for Sabbath Feature in Timed Baking Roasting Immediate Start and Automatic Stop Make sure that the clock shows the ...

Page 41: ...ing of the oven the element and oven icons remain lit to indicate that the oven is still on If the element and oven icons turn off start again at step 1 The control did not recognize the temperature entered as a valid temperature The Glass Touch number pads surface is solid and will not depress when pushed To make sure that any command entered while using Sabbath registers for the Glass Touch ensu...

Page 42: ...to Remove Packaging Tape To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product the safest way to remove the adhesive left from packaging tape and cooktop labels on new appliances is an application of a household liquid dishwashing detergent mineral oil or cooking oil Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak Wipe dry and then apply an appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface...

Page 43: ...gar and water solution To clean the outside of the door Use 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 vent openings If any stain on the door vent trim is persistent use a soft abrasive cleaner and a sponge scrubber for best results Spillage of m...

Page 44: ...hould be removed only when cold Wearing latex gloves may offer a better grip CAUTION Before replacing your oven light bulb disconnect the electrical power to the oven at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely For your safety do not touch a bulb with bare hands or a damp cloth It can also shorten the bulb life To remove Turn the glass cover co...

Page 45: ...ront of the drawer until the stops clear the guides Remove the drawer To replace the drawer Place the drawer rails on the guides Push the drawer back until it stops Lift the front of the drawer and push back until the stops clear the guides Lower the front of the drawer and push back until it closes Stop guide Rail Do not use a steel wool pad it will scratch the surface Shake CERAMA BRYTE bottle w...

Page 46: ...ed For additional protection after all residue has been removed polish the entire surface with CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and a paper towel The CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Scraper and all recommended supplies are available through our Parts Center See instructions under To Order Parts section on next page NOTE Do not use a dull or nicked blade Heavy Burned On Residue Use a CERAMA BRYTE ...

Page 47: ...ing the CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner with the CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or copper are allowed to boil dry the overlay may leave black discoloration on the cooktop This should be removed immediately before heating again or the discoloration may be permanent WARNING Carefully check the bottom of pans for roughness that would scratc...

Page 48: ...oss the cooktop surface Areas of discoloration Food spillovers not cleaned See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section on the cooktop before next use Hot surface on a model This is normal The surface may appear discolored with a light colored cooktop when it is hot This is temporary and will disappear as the glass cools Plastic melted to Hot cooktop came into See the Glass surface potential for per...

Page 49: ...ed and the display shows PUT FOOD IN OVEN Temperature Don t use a meat Take the temperature of the meat after removing it reading on meat thermometer in oven while from the oven thermometer seems speedcooking inaccurate Food does not Oven controls See Using the Trivection Oven section speed broil properly improperly set Improper rack position See the Broiling Guide being used Cookware not suited t...

Page 50: ...oper size being used Oven temperature needs See the Adjust the oven temperature Do it yourself adjustment section Food does not broil Oven controls improperly set Make sure you select BROIL properly Improper shelf position See the Broiling Guide being used Cookware not suited Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your oven for broiling Aluminum foil used on the See the Using traditional bak...

Page 51: ... the oven during both the cooking and cleaning functions Excessive smoking Excessive soil Press the CLEAR OFF pad Open the windows to in the oven during rid the room of smoke Wait until the LOCK light a clean cycle goes off Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle Oven door will Oven too hot Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature not open after a clean cycle Oven not clean Oven ...

Page 52: ...ncrease Burning or oily This is normal in a new oven To speed the process set a self clean cycle for a odor emitting from and will disappear in time minimum of 3 hours See the Using the self cleaning oven vent oven section Strong odor An odor from the insulation This is temporary in the oven around the inside of the oven is normal for the first few times the oven is used Fan noise when using A coo...

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