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BAKING

Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately
using an oven control system. We recommend that
you operate the range for a number of weeks using the
time given on recipes as a guide to become familiar
with your new oven’s performance. 

If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust
the Oven Thermostat section. It lists easy Do It
Yourself 
instructions on how to adjust the thermostat.
NOTE: When the oven gets hot, the top and outside
surfaces of the range get hot too.

How to Set Your Range for Baking

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

1. Press the BAKE pad.

2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the

desired temperature is displayed.

The oven will start automatically. The word “ON” 
and “100°” will be displayed. As the oven heats up,
the display will show the changing temperature.
When the oven reaches the temperature you set, a
tone will sound.

3. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad when baking is finished

and then remove the food from the oven.

NOTE: 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.

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 desired locations
while the oven is
cool. The correct
shelf position
depends on the kind
of food and the
browning desired. 
As a general rule,
place most foods in the middle of the oven, on either
shelf positions B or C. See the chart for suggested
shelf positions. 

Type of Food

Shelf Position

Angel food cake

A

Biscuits or muffins

B or C

Cookies or cupcakes

B or C

Brownies

B or C

Layer cakes

B or C

Bundt or pound cakes

A or B

Pies or pie shells

B or C

Frozen pies

A (on cookie sheet)

Casseroles

B or C

Roasting

A or B

D

C

B

A

Preheating

Preheating is necessary for good results when baking
cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles
and roasts, 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.

Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat means
bringing the oven up to the specified temperature
before putting the food in the oven. To preheat, set the
oven at the correct temperature—selecting a higher
temperature does not shorten preheat time.

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Summary of Contents for JSP34

Page 1: ...uide 20 21 Self Cleaning Instructions 24 27 Timed Baking 17 18 Surface Cooking 8 11 Control Settings 9 Cooktop Comparison 8 Cookware Tips 10 Home Canning Tips 11 Problem Solver 33 34 Thermostat Adjust...

Page 2: ...tion 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 rang...

Page 3: ...e to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and injury Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse Mark it for easy reference Before performing any servi...

Page 4: ...ng pork follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170 F This assures that in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat it will...

Page 5: ...duce noxious fumes and wet cloths could cause steam burns if used on a hot surface Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on or near your range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic earthenware...

Page 6: ...6 FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE BAKE BROIL CLEAR OFF TIME COOK TIME STOP TIME TIMER ON OFF CLOCK HI LO OVEN CLEAN AUTO SELF 1 5 4 6 7 8 9 12 13 10 11 14 16 15 17 18 19 20 Models JSP26 JSP28 JSP31 JSP34 3 2...

Page 7: ...Lets you turn interior oven light on and off 11 Oven Vent located under right rear surface unit 4 29 12 Anti Tip Device 3 32 13 Oven Control Clock and Timer 8 9 12 13 17 19 28 14 Surface Unit ON Indi...

Page 8: ...and changes heat settings right away like a gas cooktop After turning the control surface off the glass cooktop is hot from the heat of the pan but cooking stops right away Solid Disk Solid cast iron...

Page 9: ...any position other than OFF it may be turned without pushing it in Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking The surface unit on indicator light will glow when ANY heat on any...

Page 10: ...um or heavy weight 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 set...

Page 11: ...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 found in ena...

Page 12: ...COOK TIME Press this pad for Timed Baking operations 9 STOP TIME Use this pad along with the COOK TIME or AUTO SELF CLEAN pad to stop automatically at a time you select 10 CLOCK To set clock first pre...

Page 13: ...TIMER is displayed press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until desired time is reached If TIMER is not displayed press the TIMER ON OFF pad first then follow the instructions above to set the timer Press...

Page 14: ...the oven is turned off Oven Light Automatic Oven Shut Off The oven light comes on automatically when the door is opened Use the switch on the control panel to turn the oven light on when the door is...

Page 15: ...ter the oven is turned 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 s...

Page 16: ...ions for the best baking results Cookies Aluminum Foil When baking cookies flat cookie sheets without sides produce better looking cookies Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan short sides all around may...

Page 17: ...Press the INCREASE pad until the desired length of baking time appears in the display 3 Press the BAKE pad 4 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired temperature is displayed An attention...

Page 18: ...o cook for the programmed time and shut off automatically At the end of Timed Bake the display will show 0HR 00 COOK TIME and the oven will turn off The end of cycle tone will sound 7 Press the CLEAR...

Page 19: ...in grocery stores to check the temperature setting of your new oven These thermometers may vary 20 40 degrees To Adjust the Thermostat 1 Press the BAKE pad 2 Select an oven temperature between 500 F...

Page 20: ...kes 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 of the pan How to Set Your...

Page 21: ...140 150 sirloin tip rump or top round Medium 35 39 22 29 150 160 Well Done 40 45 30 35 170 185 Lamb leg or bone in shoulder 325 Rare 21 25 20 23 140 150 Medium 25 30 24 28 150 160 Well Done 30 35 28 3...

Page 22: ...element in the oven Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum Turn the food using tongs only once during broiling Time the fo...

Page 23: ...nd Beef 1 lb 4 patties Space evenly Up to 8 patties Well Done 1 2 to 3 4 inch thick C 10 7 take about same time Beef Steaks Rare 1 inch thick C 6 5 Steaks less than 1 inch thick cook Medium 1 to 11 2...

Page 24: ...lean 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 light bulb cover is in place Do not rub or clean the door gasket the...

Page 25: ...ks It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the LOCK light goes off 4 When the LOCK light is off open the door NOTE You can find out whe...

Page 26: ...n the door NOTE During a delayed self clean operation you can find out when the oven is set to turn on by pressing and holding the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad for 3 seconds A fan may automatically turn on and...

Page 27: ...s is the sound of the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions Q Should there be any odor during the cleaning A Yes there will be an odor during the first few cleanings...

Page 28: ...Do not use abrasive cleansers strong liquid cleansers plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control panel they will damage the finish A 50 50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well The...

Page 29: ...n 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 clean soft cloth The dri...

Page 30: ...on 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: ...wall of the oven Before replacing the bulb disconnect electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or unplug the range from the electrical outlet Let the bulb cool complete...

Page 32: ...hain in a location which will allow the chain to be in line with the bracket side to aid as much as possible when attached to the unit Test to see if the chain is securely fastened by tugging on the c...

Page 33: ...broiler pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended FOOD DOES NOT ROAST Oven controls not set properly See the Baking or Roasting section OR BAKE PROPERLY Shelf position is incor...

Page 34: ...s normal for the first few times the oven is used This is temporary FAN NOISE A fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts This is normal and the fan may continue to run after the ov...

Page 35: ...ice is available to help Your call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Service Contracts...

Page 36: ...ion 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 facilit...

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