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 Pans

Pan Placement

Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on

For even cooking and proper browning, there must be

the pan determines the amount of browning that

enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking

will occur.

results will be better if baking pans are centered as

● 

Dark, rough 

or 

dull pans absorb heat resulting in a

much as possible rather than being placed to the front

browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies.

or to the back of the oven.

 Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting

Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the

in a lighter, more delicate browning. Cakes and

oven. Allow 1- to 1 

 space between pans as well

cookies require this type of pan.

as from the back of the oven, the door and the sides.
If you use two shelves, stagger the pans so one is not

● 

Glass baking dishes absorb heat. When baking in

directly above the other.

glass baking dishes, the temperature may need to be
reduced by 

Baking Guides

When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions
for the best baking results.

Cookies

When baking cookies, 

 cookie sheets (without

sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked

n a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have

darker edges and pale or light browning may occur.

Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the
walls or the door of the oven. Never entirely cover
a shelf with a 

 cookie sheet.

For best results, use only one cookie sheet in the oven
at a time.

Pies

Cakes

For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pans

When baking cakes, warped or bent pans will cause

to produce a browner, crisper crust. Frozen pies in foil

uneven baking results and poorly shaped products.

pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet

A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe

for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away

recommends will usually be crisper, thinner and drier

from. the pie crust; the cookie sheet helps retain it.

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.

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Summary of Contents for JSP38

Page 1: ...ace Controls 9 14 Control Settings 10 Cooktop Comparison 9 Cookware Tips 11 12 Home Canning Tips 13 Hot Surface Lights 10 Surface Clean ing 14 IiliiH PtX fXIt atiOII 8 Installing 8 Leveling 8 il Probl...

Page 2: ...n apply an appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface NOTE The plastic tape must be removed from the chrome trim on range parts It cannot be removed if it is baked on calls concernin...

Page 3: ...ease refer to the Anti Tip device information in this guide Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and injury Do not leave children alone children should not be left aion...

Page 4: ...can cause burns to hands face ador eyes Do not heat unopened food containers Pressure could build up and the container could burst causing an injury Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed Keep the oven...

Page 5: ...he glass cooktop surface when it is not in use Be careful when placing spoons or other stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface when it is in use They may become hot and could cause burns To minimiz...

Page 6: ...FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Models JSP38 JSP39 JSP40 6...

Page 7: ...Cooktop 5 14 I 10 Dual Sul face Unit Switch For left rear surface unit Features Index 13 Oven Vent May get hot during oven use 14 Hot Cooktop Indicator Light 15 Oven Controls Clock Timer 16 Surface U...

Page 8: ...4 legs The flanges rims below the sides of the cooktop must be raised above the top of the countertop Carefully slide the range into its installation space Observe that it is clearing the countertop...

Page 9: ...and by heating the air under the pan For best cooking results use good quality pans Electric coils are more forgiving of warped pans than radiant or solid disks Heats up quickly but does not change he...

Page 10: ...serving temperature of most foods Slow cooking and OFF 0 simmering Cooktop temperatures increase with the number of surface units that are on With 3 or 4 units turned on surface temperatures are high...

Page 11: ...ll scratch the surface How to Check Pan Performance se of correct cookware can affect the cooking performance and cleaning of your cooktop The correct cookware reduces the temperature of the cooktop s...

Page 12: ...om if applicable to the cooking process of the wok should have the same diameter as the surface unit to insure proper contact CAUTION Never cook directly on the glass Do not slide cookware across the...

Page 13: ...r manufacturers of glass jars for canning such as Ball and Kerr and the United States Department of Agriculture Exteilsion Service 4 Remember that canning is a process that generates large amounts of...

Page 14: ...craper at a 30 angle to the cooktop v 1 and scrape the hot spill to a cool area outside the surface unit 3 With the spill in a cool area use a dry paper towel to remove any excess Any spillover remain...

Page 15: ...erature by 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 funct...

Page 16: ...To Cancel the Timer If TIMER is displayed press the INCREASE or Press and hold the TIMER ON OFF pad until the DECREASE pad until desired time is reached word TIMER disappears from the display If TIMER...

Page 17: ...the switch on the control panel to turn the oven light on and off Shelf Positions The oven has four shelf supports identified in this illustration as A bottom B C and D top Shelf positions for cookin...

Page 18: ...r 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 J Oven Shelves Arrange the oven shelf or s...

Page 19: ...repared 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 Cookies baked n a jel...

Page 20: ...Time the oven will turn off automatically 1 Press the COOK TIME pad NOTE If your recipe requires preheating you may need to add additional time to the length of the Cook Time 2 Press the INCREASE pad...

Page 21: ...ime of day is 2 00 and the Cook Time is 3 hours Adding 3 hours to the time of day equals 5 00 4 Change the Stop Time from 5 00 to 7 00 by pressing the INCRE ASE pad until 7 00 appears in the display 5...

Page 22: ...check the temperature setting of your new oven These thermometers may vary 2040 degrees To Adjust the Thermostat 1 Press the BAKE pad II BAKE 2 Select an oven temperature between 500 F and 550 F 3 Im...

Page 23: ...t Place the meat fat side up or poultry breast side up on roasting rack in a shallow pan The melting fat will baste the meat Select a pan II I 1 1 as close to the size of the meat as possible The broi...

Page 24: ...hawed 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 with...

Page 25: ...is turned off se 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 mold the foil dr...

Page 26: ...y Up to 8 patties take about same time Ground Beef Well Done Beef Steaks Rare Medium Well Done Rare Medium Well Done 1 lb 4 patties 1 2 to 3 4 inch thick I c 10 7 1 inch thick 1 to 1X lbs c 6 c 8 c 12...

Page 27: ...f 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 light bulb co...

Page 28: ...oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the LOCK light goes off 5 When the LOCK light is off open the door NOTE You can find out when the clean cycle will be finished by...

Page 29: ...en for cleaning 2 Press the CLEAN pad u CLEAN 3 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to enter Clean Time f n 4 Press the STOP TIME Pad STOP u STOP TIME and the earliest Stop Time you TIME can set will a...

Page 30: ...uring 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 Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also ca...

Page 31: ...moving the knobs for cleaning please that the knobs on the left side and the knobs on the right side are on the proper OFF position When replacing the knobs check the OFF position to insure proper pla...

Page 32: ...the porcelain enamel on the frame To replace the door make sure the hinges are in the special stop position Position the slots in the bottom of the door squarely over the hinges Then lower the door sl...

Page 33: ...ulb to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel Y or unplug the range from the electrical outlet Let the A 40 watt appliance Glass Cover bulb cool completely before removing it For your bul...

Page 34: ...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 aid as much as possible when attached t...

Page 35: ...See the Broiling Guide Food is being cooked on a hot pan Q Cookware is not suited for broiling Low voltage See the Broiling section Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan and rack has not been fitted...

Page 36: ...be changed BUT ONLY BY SOMEONE FAMILIAR WITH ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS If after performing one of these procedures the fuse blows or circuit breaker trips again call for service NOTE Apartment tenants or c...

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