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Electric

Modular Range

Contents

Aluminum Foil 4,14, 17, 19,26,29

Oven

23-30

AntiTip Device

3,44

Baking, Baking Guide

26,27

Appliance Registration

Broiling, Broiling Guide 29, 30

Canning Tips

Door Gasket

4,35

Care and Cleaning

31-41

Door Removal

Clock

Light; Bulb Replacement 35

Consumer Services

Preheating

27,30

Cooking Guides

10,

11, 19,22

Roasting, Roasting Guide 28

Electronic Oven Controls 24,25,38

Self-Cleaning Instructions 37-39

Energy-Saving Tips

Shelves

23,26,28-30

Features

6,7

Thermostat Adjustment

—

Model and Serial Numbers

Problem Solver

42,43

Modules

Safety Instructions

2-4

Open Coil

Surface Module Cooking

8-22

Solid

Disk

Surface Cooking Guide

10, 11

Radiant

Control

Griddle

20,21

Cookware Tips

Griddle Cooking Guide

Vent System

8,34,40

Grill

17, 18

Warranty

Back Cover

Grill

Guide

GreaseJars

6,7, 18,21,36,40

Module Cover

6,7,12,33

Model JSP62GN

Summary of Contents for JSP62GN

Page 1: ...28 Electronic Oven Controls 24 25 38 Self Cleaning Instructions 37 39 Energy Saving Tips 5 Shelves 23 26 28 30 Features 6 7 Thermostat Adjustment 39 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Problem Solver 42 43 Modules 12 22 Safety Instructions 2 4 Open Coil 14 Surface Module Cooking 8 22 Solid Disk 15 Surface Cooking Guide 10 11 Radiant 16 Control Settinm 8 Griddle 20 21 Cookware Tips 13 Griddle Cooking Guide ...

Page 2: ...e Problem Solver on pages 42 and43 It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself If you need service To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further help FIRST contact the people who ...

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Page 5: ...oking temperature reduce heat immediately to lowest setting that will keep it cooking Use residual heat with surface cooking whenever possible For example when cooking eggs in the shell bring water and eggs to a boil then turn setting to OFF position and cover with a lid to complete the cooking MED LO Use correct heat settings for the cooking task HI to start cooking if time allows do not use HI h...

Page 6: ...s of Your Modular Grill Griddle Range Seepage 12 forlistingof modules available Modules Oven Door Gasket Please read specific instructions for care and cleaning of the oven door gasket Seepage 37 6 Compartment ...

Page 7: ...In Griddle Module Plates 10 Griddle Module Remove when not in use Use for meats pancakes or other foods usually prepared in frying pan or electric skillet Mainto 17 21 Oven Shelves two 23 33 I 22 Broil Element 29 1 20 22 23 Bake Element May belifted gently I 39 for cleaning oven floor 1 24 Interior Oven Li ht I 34 25 Oven Light Downdraft Vent 8 23 Blower Switch 11 Module Element Controls 8 I 26 HI...

Page 8: ... spillovers which may catch fire 2 At MED LO and LO melt chocolate or butter on small 6 unit of each module I How to Set the Module Controls Step 1 Grasp desired control knob and push in Control must be pushed in to set only from OFF position When control is in any position other than OFF it maybe rotated without pushing in ken 2 Turn either clockwise or 1 counterclockwise to desired heat setting ...

Page 9: ...er center of the element If your range does not allow the canner to be centered on the element use smaller diameter pots for best canning results 2 Flat bottomed canners must be used Do not use canners with flanged or rippled bottoms often found in enamelware because they don t make enough contact with the cooking element and take too long to boil water RIGHT WRONG 3 When canning use recipes from ...

Page 10: ...ring water to a boil HI Heat butter until light golden in color HI In covered pan bring fruit and water to a boil HI Melt fat then add meat Switch to MED HI to brown meat Add water or other liquid HI Preheat skillet then grease lightly Setting to Complete Cooking LO or WARM then add cereaf Finish timing according to uackarze di tions MEDtocook 1 or2 minutes to completely blendingredients LO tornai...

Page 11: ...tly longer time Turn over pancakes when bubbles rise to surface Pasta Cwered Large Kettle or Pot HI In cwered kettle bring salted water to a boil uncwer and add pasta slowly so boiling does not stop MED HI Cook uncovered until tender For large amounts HI maybe needed to keep water at rolling boil throughout entire cooking time Use large enough kettle to prevent boilwer Pasta doubles in size when c...

Page 12: ...s done Modules Accessories To purchase additional modules or accessories contact your nearest GE Appliances dealer or service center Part numbers are listed below Open Coil Element Module part Number JXGC51 This module has one 6 and one 8 open coil element The elements and reflector bowls are removable for cleaning o o c Solid Disk Element Module part Number JXGS54 This module has one 6 and one 8 ...

Page 13: ...ans should not overhang more than 1 inch beyond the surface of an element To optimize cooking time and Place only dry pans on the element Do not place lids on the element particularly wet lids Some special cooking procedures require specific cookware such as pressure cookers deep fat fryers etc All cookware must have flat bottoms and be the correct size The cookware should also be covered if appli...

Page 14: ...ers Q May I can foods and preserves on my module elements A Yes but only use cookware designed for carming PI WPOS S Check the manufacturer s instructions and recipes for preserving foods Be sure canner is flat bottomed and fits over the center of the module element coil Since canning generates large amounts of steam be careful to avoid burns from steam or heat Canning should only be done on the m...

Page 15: ...roper cookware could cause unsatisfactory cooking results See page 13 for cookware tips II 1 How to Insert Module Step 1 Be sure the controls are turned to OFF To install the module position the electrical plug to face the inside center wall between the two maintop openings There you will see the electrical receptacle A receptacle is available in either maintop opening Let the leading corners of t...

Page 16: ...Be sure the controls are turned to OFF To install the module position the electrical plug to face the inside center wall of the maintop opening There you will see the electrical receptacle A receptacle is available in either maintop opening Allow the leading corners of the module to rest on the maintop surface Step 2 Carefully slide the module plug toward the receptacle until plug is engaged compl...

Page 17: ...they do not get out of hand I Grill Element To control flame ups set heat setting at LO rather than OFF If you have a bad flame up and there is danger of the fme spreading take the following steps immediately 1 Turn the grill controls to OFF and push the vent switch to HI 2 Use along handled utensil to remove the food from the grill Be careful not to get burned The fire should start to go out If i...

Page 18: ... My grilled meats sometimes come out drier than they should What can I do to help prevent this A Season meats after cooking rather than before salt can draw out juices and dry out meat Use tongs to turn and rearrange meats on the grill forks will pierce the meat and release juices Q I follow the cooking thnes suggested but my foods don t get done properly Is there something wrong with my grill A P...

Page 19: ... Thrn or rearrange often Brush with melted butter Fish whole 6 to 8 oz MED HI 17 20 Fruit Slices 4 to in MED HI 17 22 Hamburgers in Rare HI 6 7 per side Medium HI 8 9per side Well HI 10 11 per side Ham Chunka precooked l in HI 17 20 Ham Steaks 1 to 1 in HI 8 10 per side Hot Dogs HI 7 9 total If stuffed add 6 minutes to total time Cover top with foil Firm fruit such as apples and pineapples are rec...

Page 20: ...l I griddle sits s ig tiy above the Preheat the griddle as recommended maintop This and the open spaces in the Griddle Cooking Guide on on the sides and rear of the griddle page 22 After preheating for the prevent excessive temperatures recommended amount of time apply a small amount of oil or butter Do not overheat the griddle Leaving the griddle at HI for more than 10 minutes without food can da...

Page 21: ...od quality and prevent spoilage Delicate foods such as eggs should not be kept more than 15 to 30 minutes entrees and casseroles may be warmed for 30 to 60 minutes Hors d oeuvre will stay hot for serving up to 1 or I hours Rearrange or stir foods occasionally if possible Q Why aren t my foods done even though they have cooked the full time A Under low voltage conditions foods may be lighter brown ...

Page 22: ...Griddle up to 6 eggs Avoid drain hole 4 5 2 3 3 4 I Warm HI Fisb Filletsand Steaks lhm over otlem Run to setting 8 after half of total cooking time If bread is frozen pierce with fork several times to absorb egg mixture to l in I HI 17 24 Franks 1 lb HI French Toast HI Fruit Slices to in HI Ham and Canadian Bacon Slices 4 to in HI Hamburgers in 4 per lb Medium MED HI Well MEDHI Meatballs l in HI 1...

Page 23: ... them Shelf Positions The oven has four shelf supports A bottom B C and D top Shelf positions for cooking are suggested on Baking and Roasting pages pull the shelf out to the stop position Place the cookware on the shelf then slide the shelf back into the oven This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven placing food on them Oven Light When placing cookware on a shelf Use the right hand switch o...

Page 24: ...use the Minute Second Timer whether or not the oven is being used The Minute Second Timer does not interfere with oven operations To Cancel the T3mer Push and hold TIMER button for three seconds This will clear the Minute Second Timer fimction To Bake 1 Push BAKE button 2 Turn SET knob until desired temperature is displayed A one second beep will sound when the oven has preheated to and stabilized...

Page 25: ... has been programmed by pushing the corresponding function button The messages in the display show you which function is currently being displayed While the function is displayed you can change it with the SET knob You can change any programmed function at any time Tones End of Cycle Tone 3 long beeps one second on one second off shows that a timed oven operation has reached STOP TIME or that the ...

Page 26: ...t and or filling to cool sufficiently before filling pie shell Filling maybe too thin or juicy Filling allowed to stand in pie shell before baking Fill pie shells and bake immediately Ingredients and proper measuring affect the quality of the crust Use a tested recipe and good technique Make sure there are no tiny holes or tears in a bottom crust Patching a pie crust could cause soaking Pie fillin...

Page 27: ...350 375 For thin rolls Sbelf B may be used For thin rolls Shelf B may be used Cakes without shorterring Angel food Jelly roll Sponge Cakes Bundt cakes Cupcakes Fruitcakes Aluminum Thbe Psn Metal Jelly Roll Pan Metal or Ceramic Pan Metal or Ceramic Pan Shiny Metal Muffin Pans Metal or Glass Loaf or Tube Pan Shiny Metal Pan with satin finish bottom Shiny Metal Pan with satin finish bottom Metal or G...

Page 28: ...325 325 325 325 325 325 325 375 325 Doneness Rare Medium Well Done Rare Medium Well Done Well Done Well Done To Warm Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done Step 4 Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing after being removed from the oven Standing time recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes This allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to carve Internal temperature will rise a...

Page 29: ...ng chicken The door stays open by itself yet the proper temperature is maintained in the oven Step 5 Press the BROIL button and turn the SET knob until your choice of HI BROIL or LO BROIL is displayed Note Chicken and ham slices are broiled at LO BROIL in order to cook food without overbrowning it ALWAYS BE CERTAIN TO MOLD FOIL THOROUGHLY TO BROILER RACK AND SLIT FOIL TO CONFORM WITH SLITS IN RACK...

Page 30: ...o 1 lbs c Well Done 8 6 c 12 11 Rare 1 in thick c 10 7 8 Medium 2 to 2 lbs c 15 14 16 Well Done c 25 20 25 Cbicken 450 1 whole A LO 35 10 15 2 to 2 lbs split lengthwise Bakery Products Bread Toast or 2 to4 slices c HI 1 z Toasterpastries 1 pkg 2 English Muffins 2 split c 3 4 Lobster lldIs 2 4 B HI 13 16 Do not 6 to 8 02 each turn over Fish l lb fillets 4 to c HI 5 5 in thick Ham Slicea 4509 l in t...

Page 31: ...e Caution Be sure all controls are turned to OFF and the modules are cool before attempting to remove them After removing a plug in element remove the drip pan Do not put the plug in element into water It cleans itself when heating during normal use To remove any charred soil clean with a dry stiff plastic or bristle brush when elements have cooled Never use steel wool or metal scouring pads becau...

Page 32: ...tion only and removing it will not affect performance or durability of the element Because the elements are cast iron they should be kept dry to prevent rust Be sure the bottom of your pan is dry before you put it on the element After cleaning the elements turn them on a few minutes to completely dry them Radiant Module With proper care and cleaning the radiant module will give you efficient and s...

Page 33: ... time to time you should recondition the grids with cooking oil as explained on page 17 Wash chrome plated reflector plates at the sink in soap and water or put in the dishwasher Soak stubborn stains then rub gently with a scouring pad Do not put the reflector plates or grill grids in the oven during a self cleaning cycle Doing so will cause discoloration and damage the finish Griddle After cookin...

Page 34: ...toward the inside of the unit with the top edge slanted outward 2 Reinsert the vent grill Oven Shelves Oven shelves may be cleaned with a mild abrasive cleanser following manufacturer s directions After cleaning rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth To remove heavy burned on soil soapy metal pads may be used following manufacturer s directions After scrubbing wash with soap...

Page 35: ...eplace Put in a new 40 watt appliance bulb Note A 40 watt appliance bulb is smaller than a standard 40 watt household bulb Install and tighten the cover Reconnect electrical power to the range Fig 1 Side Fig 2 grin Bulb Starter To replace the fluorescent lamp 1 Push the lamp glass up until the bottom of the glass is above the tabs Fig 1 To replace starter 1 Remove lamp glass as shown in on each si...

Page 36: ... canning jars may also fit Do not use thin walled glass or plastic jars such as those having contained food products Such jars could fracture or fail Different foods give different amounts of fat and drippings so you should check the jar each time it is used If the jar is not emptied or replaced often enough the fat and drippings may overflow Oven Vent Duct The oven is vented into the downdraft ve...

Page 37: ...inDoor D Oven Light Bulb Cover Step 3 Clean the oven door gasket C with hydrogen peroxide using a clean sponge to soak the soiled area Repeated soaking may be needed depending on the amount of soil Frequent cleaning will prevent excessive soil build up Do not rub the door gasket the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion Any cotton material especially includi...

Page 38: ...n cycle starts Afier tie clean cycle starts the word CLEAN will be on in the display Note During a delayed self clean operation you can find out when the oven will begin the self clean cycle by pushing and holding the CLEAN button To Stop a Clean Cycle 1 Press the CANCEL button 2 Wait until the oven has cooled below locking temperature about 20 30 minutes and the word LOCK is off in the display Yo...

Page 39: ... soil will leave a deposit which is ash It can be removed with a damp sponge or cloth Q My oven shelves do not slide easily What is the matter A After many cleanings oven shelves may become so clean they do not slide easily If you wish shelves to slide more easily dampen fingers with a small amount of cooking oil and rub lightly over sides of shelf where they contact shelf supports Q My oven shelv...

Page 40: ...ilable from your GEsupplier Tousethe finish usetheapplicator to apply a very thin coating oftbepolishtothe entire element surface fim tbeelementonhigh for several minutes to bake thepolish totheelement When the element is cool rub lightly with aclotb orpapertowel to remove any excess polish DO N USE abrasive scouring pads or powders on glass surface DON wasb indisbwaaber DO NOT USEsteel WOO abrasi...

Page 41: ... INSIDE OF DOOR Clean ONLY tbedoorliner outside the gasket Thedooris automatically clcanediftheoven is in the self cleaning cycle DON rub ordarnage gasket Avoid getting soap andwatcr onthegasketor intheopenings onthedoor OUTWDEOF DOOR Usesoapand watcrto thoroughly clcanthetop sides and front of the oven door Wash all glass with cloth dampened in soapy water Rinse and polish with a dry cloth Soak w...

Page 42: ... llim Questions Use This Problem Solver PROBLEM I POSSIBLE CAUSEANDREMEDY 42 ...

Page 43: ...If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 6262000 consumer information service 43 ...

Page 44: ...ip device to the floor with the two wood screws provided See Fig 1 Move the range directly in front of the countertop cutout Be certain you have adjusted the range legs to raise the maintop above the countertop Standing in front of the range tilt it toward you Manuever the range into the cutout Keep the back raised in order to clear the Anti Tip device on the floor Once the range is in position op...

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Page 47: ...res Pur chase a GE contract while your war ranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Telecommunication Device for the Deaf Pam andAccessories 8 6E6 2W2 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home fi ee of shipping charg...

Page 48: ...ur home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and 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 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsibl...

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