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Don’t Peek

Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do

DO NOT open the door to check until the minimum

not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes

time. Opening the oven door frequently during

provide minimum and maximum baking times such

cooking allows heat to escape and makes baking

as “bake 30-40 minutes.”

times longer. Your baking results may also be affected.

TIMED BAKING

How to Time Bake

The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or

To set the clock, first press the CLOCK pad. Press

off automatically at specific times that you set.

the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the correct

NOTE: Before beginning make sure the clock shows

time of day is displayed.

the correct time of day.

How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the
correct position before you turn the oven on.

The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a

selected length of time. At the end of Cook Time,

the oven will turn off automatically.

1. Press the COOK TIME pad.

COOK

TIME

NOTE: If your recipe requires

preheating, you may need to add
additional time to the length of
the Cook Time.

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5. Press the 

 pad to clear

CLEAR

the display if necessary. Remove the
food from the oven. Remember, even

The oven will start automatically. The word “ON”
and “100°” will be displayed. The Cook Time will
begin to count down. As the oven heats up, the
display will show the changing temperature.
When the oven reaches the temperature you set,
a tone will sound. The oven will continue to cook
for the programmed amount of time, then shut off
automatically.

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2. Press the INCREASE pad until the desired length

though the oven shuts off automatically,

of baking time appears in the display.

foods continue cooking after the

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3. Press the BAKE pad.

controls are off.

BAKE

NOTE:

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Foods that 

 

 such as milk. 

 fish,

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4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE

 

displayed. An attention tone will sound

 

 and-pork, should 

 allowed to

sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.
Room temperature promotes the growth of 

bacteria. Be sure that the oven 

 is off because heat

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if step 3 is not done.

fro-m the bulb will speed 

 growth.

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A fan may automatically turn on and off to cool

internal parts. This is normal and the fan may
continue to run after the oven is turned off.

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Summary of Contents for JSP26

Page 1: ...faceControls 8 11 ControlSettings 8 9 CooktopComparison 8 Cookware Tips 10 Home Canning Tips 11 Care and cleaning 28 31 Cooktop 29 31 Control Panel and Knobs 28 Lift4Xf Oven Door 3O Self Cleaning Inst...

Page 2: ...tration Card that came with your range 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 r...

Page 3: ...range Use this appliance only for its intended use o Always keep combustible wall coverings as described in this guide curtains or drapes a safe distance from your Be sure your appliance is properly...

Page 4: ...en follow the manufacturer s directions or by using a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher Do not use your oven to dry newspapers If overheated they can catch fire Do not touch th...

Page 5: ...nd may result in ignition of clothing Never try to move a pan of hot fat especially Proper relationship of the cookware to the surface a deep fat fryer Wait until the fat is cool unit will also improv...

Page 6: ...FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Models JSP26 JSP31 6...

Page 7: ...e unit 12 Anti Tip Device 13 Oven Control Clock and Timer 14 Surface Unit ON Indicator Light 15 Automatic Oven Light Switch 16 Oven Shelf Supports Shelf position for cooking are suggested in the Bakin...

Page 8: ...ooking for a short time after they are turned off Heat travels to the glass surface and then to the cookware so pans must be flat on the bottom for good cooking results The glass cooktop stays hot eno...

Page 9: ...nterclockwise I to the desired heat setting Cooking Guide for Using Heat Settings HI Quick start for cooking bring water to boil Medium High Fast fry pan broil maintain fast boil on large amount of fo...

Page 10: ...eight cookware Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than other metals Cast iron and coated cast iron cookware are slow to absorb heat but generally cook evenly at low to medium heat settings Steel p...

Page 11: ...allow the canner to be centered on the surface unit use smaller diameter pots for good canning results 2 Flat bottomed canners must be used Do not use canners with flanged or rippled bottoms often fo...

Page 12: ...small amounts Press and hold the pad to decrease the time or temperature by larger amounts 8 BAKE Press this pad to select the bake function 9 BROIL Press this pad to select the broil function 10 CLEA...

Page 13: ...er If TIMER is displayed press the INCREASE or Press and hold the TIMER ON OFF pad until DECREASE pad until desired time is reached word TIMER disappears from the display If TIMER is not displayed pre...

Page 14: ...n the door is opened Use the switch on the control panel to turn the oven light on when the door is closed Shelf Positions The oven has four shelf supports identified in this illustration as A bottom...

Page 15: ...rned off To change the oven temperature during BAKE cycle press the BAKE pad and then the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to get the new temperature Oven Shelves Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the desi...

Page 16: ...cookies flat cookie sheets without sides produce better looking cookies Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan short sides all around may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur Do not use...

Page 17: ...to the length of the Cook Time n 5 Press the CLEAWOFF pad to clear CLEAR the display if necessary Remove the w food from the oven Remember even The oven will start automatically The word ON and 100 wi...

Page 18: ...hours to the time of day equals 5 00 4 Change the Stop Time from 5 00 to 7 00 by pressing the INCREASE pad until 7 00 appears in the display 5 press the BA pad II BAKE J 6 Press the INCREASE or DECREA...

Page 19: ...setting of your new oven These thermometers may vary 20 40 degrees To Adjust the Thermostat n 1 Press the BAKE pad BAKE 2 Select an oven temperature between 500 F and 550 F 3 Immediately before the BA...

Page 20: ...y 2 Check the weight of the meat Place the meat fat side up or poultry breast side up on roasting rack in a 1 Y q r shallow pan The melting fat will baste themeat Selecta an N as close to the siz of t...

Page 21: ...poultry often does not cook evenly pound additional time 10 minutes per pound for Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked roasts under 5 pounds more time for larger roasts successfully without th...

Page 22: ...er the oven is turned off Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line Without the slits the foil will your broiler pan and broiler rack prevent fat and meat juices from However you must mol...

Page 23: ...o 3 4 inch thick T c c c c c c c c 4 A 4 Arrange in single layer Space evenly Up to 8 patties 7 take about same time 10 1 Beef Steaks Rare Medium Well Done Rare Medium Well Done 1 inch thick 1 to Ifi...

Page 24: ...is heated Buff these areas with a dry cloth Do not clean the gasket Clean the top sides and outside front of the oven door with soap and water Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners Make sure the oven...

Page 25: ...w the steps in the Before a Clean Cycle section c1 2 After closing the door press the c1 You can Find out when the clean cycle STOP will be finished by pressing the STOP TIME TIME pad CLEAN CLEAN pad...

Page 26: ...n Cycle section 2 press the CLEAN pad II CLEAN 3 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE 5 Press the INCREASE pad to change the Stop Time to a later time of day if desired For example If you set Stop Time at 1...

Page 27: ...and cleaning functions Q Should there be any 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...

Page 28: ...ap and water but do not soak use Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and Avoid getting water down into the knob stem holes water rinse with clean water and polish dry with a To replace a knob lo...

Page 29: ...by hand Place them in a covered container or a plastic bag with 1 4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil Then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad if necessary Rinse with clean water and polish with a clea...

Page 30: ...n 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...

Page 31: ...andard 40 watt household bulb Install and tighten the cover Reconnect electrical power to the range II9 Socket 3 max length Bulb s 1 Oven Shelves Clean the shelves with NOTE The oven shelves may also...

Page 32: ...al wires or plumbing in the area which the screw could penetrate Attach the stability chain in a location which will allow the chain to be in line with the bracket side to aide as much as possible whe...

Page 33: ...DOES NOT WORK ml FOOD DOES NOT h BROIL PROPERLY Do I SURFACE UNITS NOT Sul FUNCTIONING PROPERLY a OVEN WILL DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AFTER SELF CLEAN CYCLE I OVEN NOT CLEAN AFTER CM CLEAN CYCLE Oven seed I...

Page 34: ...02 mse fsection BURNING OR OILY This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time CiE OR EMITTING I R M OVEN WHEN TURNED ON STRONG ODOR An odor frum th insulation around the inside of the oven i...

Page 35: ...ring or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of GE access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may appliances and a brochure to call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request assist in plann...

Page 36: ...d Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 200...

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