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Consumer Support

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oubleshooting T

ips

Care and Cleaning

Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

Touch the 

CONVECTION BAKE MULTI/

1 RACK

pad once for multi-rack

convection baking. This mode is used
for cooking food items on more than
one rack (i.e., 2, 3 or more racks) at
the same time in convection bake. 
See the 

Multi-Rack Convection Baking

section for more information.

Touch the 

CONVECTION BAKE MULTI/

1 RACK

pad twice for one rack

convection baking. This mode is used
for cooking food items on only one
rack in convection bake.

Touch the 

CONVECTION ROAST

pad

for convection roasting.

Touch the number pads to set the
oven temperature.

Touch the 

START

pad.

NOTE: 

If the Auto Recipe

Conversion Feature 

is on, it will automatically reduce the set regular
baking temperature by 25°F to the appropriate
convection temperature in convection bake mode.

See Auto Recipe

Conversion in the Special

Features section.

To change the oven temperature, touch
the 

CONVECTION BAKE MULTI/1 RACK 

or

CONVECTION ROAST

pad and then the

number pads to set the new temperature.

When the oven starts to heat, the
changing temperature, starting at 100°F,
will be displayed. When oven reaches the
temperature you set, 3 beeps will sound.

Touch 

CLEAR/OFF

pad when finished.

You will hear a fan while cooking with
convection. The fan will stop when the door 
is opened, but the heat will not turn off.

You may hear the oven clicking during 
baking. This is normal.

In convection bake modes, for maximum cooking 
evenness, the fan is designed to rotate in 
both directions, with a pause in between.
This is normal.

Cookware for Convection Cooking

Before using your convection oven, check
to see if your cookware leaves room for air
circulation in the oven. If you are baking
with several pans, leave space between
them. Also, be sure the pans do not touch
each other or the walls of the oven. 

Paper and Plastic

Heat-resistant paper and plastic
containers that are recommended for 
use in regular baking can also be used 
for convection baking, but should not 
be used at temperatures higher than 
the temperature recommended by the
cookware manufacturer. Plastic cookware 

that is heat-resistant to temperatures of 
400°F can also be used.

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. 

Darkened or matte-finished pans will bake
faster than shiny pans.

Glass or ceramic pans cook more slowly.

For recipes like oven-baked chicken, 
use a pan with low sides. Hot air 
cannot circulate well around food 
in a pan with high sides.

How to Set the Upper Oven for Convection Baking or Roasting

When baking cookies, you will get
the best results if you use a flat
cookie sheet instead of a pan with
low sides.

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Using the convection oven. 

(on some models)

Convection Roast

Good for large tender cuts of meat, uncovered.

The convection fan circulates the heated
air evenly over and around the food.
Meat and poultry are browned on all
sides as if they were cooked on a
rotisserie. The heated air seals in juices
quickly for a moist and tender product
while, at the same time, creating a rich
golden brown exterior.

When you are convection roasting, it is
important that you use a broiler pan and
grid designed for broiling for best
convection roasting results. The pan is
used to catch grease spills and the grid 
is used to prevent grease spatters.

Summary of Contents for Profile JB988KHCC

Page 1: ...lled Models 10 11 Touch Pad Controlled Models 8 9 Thermostat Adjustment Do It Yourself 19 Timed Baking and Roasting Features 16 Warming Feature 26 Care and Cleaning 33 39 Troubleshooting Tips 40 44 Ac...

Page 2: ...ductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances The fiberglass insulation in self clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during th...

Page 3: ...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 su...

Page 4: ...eating 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 o...

Page 5: ...asket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket Before self cleaning the oven remove shiny silver colored oven racks on some models and all other cookware...

Page 6: ...ed off Glow brightly until the unit has cooled below 150 F NOTE A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for the first time It is caused by the heating of new parts and insulating materials...

Page 7: ...elain enamel as it may scratch the glass ceramic cooktop Glass ceramic usable but not recommended Poor performance May scratch the surface Stoneware usable but not recommended Poor performance May scr...

Page 8: ...ng Burner To use the multi size burner Touch the ON OFF pad for the front right surface unit Use the pad to set the desired power setting Touch the BURNER SIZE pad as needed to select the desired burn...

Page 9: ...everages W5 Soups liquid W5 The chart above shows initial suggested settings only The temperature type and amount of food type of pan and the time held will affect the quality of the food CAUTION Do n...

Page 10: ...ooking Using the Bridge Burner on some models To use the bridge burner turn the left front control knob to the BRIDGE BURNER settings For full bridge surface unit operation also turn on the left rear...

Page 11: ...minum foil Always use pot holders or oven mitts when removing food from the WARMING ZONE as cookware will be hot A HOT surface indicator light will glow when the glass surface is hot and will remain o...

Page 12: ...here has been a power outage SELF CLEAN STD LO Pad Touch to select self cleaning function See the Using the self cleaning oven section OVEN LIGHT ON OFF Pad Touch to turn the oven light on or off DELA...

Page 13: ...must be reset The time of day will flash in the display when there has been a power outage SELF CLEAN STD LO Pad Touch to select self cleaning function See the Using the self cleaning oven section OVE...

Page 14: ...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 CAUTION When you are using a rack in the...

Page 15: ...and positioning the oven rack one position higher ge com Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Broiling Guide Quantity and Rack First Side...

Page 16: ...Touch the BAKE pad Touch the number pads to set the desired oven temperature Touch the COOKING TIME pad NOTE If your recipe requires preheating you may need to add additional time to the length of the...

Page 17: ...ug when inserting and removing them from the food and outlet To avoid damaging your probe do not use tongs to pull on the cable when removing it To avoid breaking the probe make sure food is completel...

Page 18: ...tchen Timer is a minute timer only The Kitchen Timer does not control oven operations The maximum setting on the Kitchen Timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes To Reset the Kitchen Timer If the display is st...

Page 19: ...re The type of margarine will affect baking performance Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as butter or margarine 80 fat If you decrease the fat the recipe may no...

Page 20: ...f foods that can be baked in the lower oven drawer is 31 2 Do not put liquid or water in the lower oven drawer Never place plastics paper canned foods or combustible material in the lower oven drawer...

Page 21: ...on below 1 RACK for convection cooking on one rack only Touch the CONVECTION BAKE MULTI 1 RACK pad twice See the 1 Rack Convection Baking section below Introduction Convection Fan Operation In a conve...

Page 22: ...tion Cooking Before using your convection oven check to see if your cookware leaves room for air circulation in the oven If you are baking with several pans leave space between them Also be sure the p...

Page 23: ...tarting at 100 F The temperature display will start to change once the oven temprature reaches 100 F When the oven reaches the temperature you set 3 beeps will sound NOTE If the Auto Recipe Conversion...

Page 24: ...to set the time of day you want the oven to turn on and start cooking Touch the START pad NOTE An attention tone will sound if you are using timed baking or roasting and do not touch the START pad NO...

Page 25: ...a self cleaning cycle Do not store the probe in the oven Probe not for use in Broil or Self Clean functions For best results when roasting large turkeys and roasts we recommend using the probe includ...

Page 26: ...ver some of the cooked food items Remove serving spoons etc before placing containers in the oven Do not use plastic containers lids or plastic wrap CAUTION Plastic containers lids or plastic wrap wil...

Page 27: ...recommend venting your kitchen with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first self clean cycle Remove broiler pan broiler grid probe all cookware and any aluminum foil from t...

Page 28: ...dges of the oven racks with the paper towel How to Delay the Start of Cleaning Touch the SELF CLEAN STD LO pad once for a 4 hour clean time or twice for a 3 hour clean time A 3 hour self clean time is...

Page 29: ...elsius Touch the START pad Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle At the end of a timed cycle 3 short beeps will sound followed by one beep every 6 seconds until the CLEAR OFF pad is touched This continual...

Page 30: ...til the display shows SF Touch the CLOCK pad once The display will show 12 hr If this is the choice you want touch the START pad Touch the CLOCK pad again to change to the 24 hour military time clock...

Page 31: ...s the START pad the display will show CON and the converted temperature of 325 F To deactivate the feature Press the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time until the display shows SF Press the CON...

Page 32: ...pears in the display Touch the START pad and will appear in the display Touch the COOKING TIME pad Touch the number pads to set the desired length of cooking time between 1 minute and 9 hours and 99 m...

Page 33: ...parts It cannot be removed if it is baked on Control Knobs The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning Make sure the knobs are in the OFF positions and pull them straight off the stems for cl...

Page 34: ...lly open the door If the door will not fully open the indentation is not seated correctly in the bottom edge of the slot Push the hinge locks up against the front frame of the oven cavity to the locke...

Page 35: ...the upper oven Lower oven drawer has a removable pan for easy cleaning Clean with hot soapy water and a sponge or dish towel Dry with a clean cloth Replace the pan in the lower oven drawer NOTE For m...

Page 36: ...e 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 Oven Light Replacem...

Page 37: ...cle but they will lose their luster and become hard to slide It will be necessary to grease all oven rack side edges with a light coating of vegetable oil after cleaning them by hand or in the oven Th...

Page 38: ...due 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 o...

Page 39: ...using 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...

Page 40: ...f cookware are clean salt or sand were between before use and use cookware with smooth bottoms the cookware and the surface of the cooktop Cookware has been slid across the cooktop surface Areas of di...

Page 41: ...l element for 10 minutes voltage may be low Broil for the longest period of time recommended in the Broiling Guide Oven temperature Oven thermostat See the Adjust the oven thermostat Do it yourself to...

Page 42: ...ions Excessive smoking Excessive soil Touch the CLEAR OFF pad Open the windows to during a clean cycle rid the room of smoke Wait until the LOCKED light goes off Wipe up the excess soil and reset the...

Page 43: ...er outage or surge Reset the clock If the oven was in use you must reset clock flashes it by touching the CLEAR OFF pad setting the clock and resetting any cooking function Steam from the vent When us...

Page 44: ...See the Care and cleaning of the range section Drawer is over loaded or Reduce weight Redistribute drawer contents load is unbalanced Lower oven drawer or A fuse in your home may be Replace the fuse o...

Page 45: ...tection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more...

Page 46: ...ere Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification After mailing the registrat...

Page 47: ...Notes Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 47...

Page 48: ...Notes 48 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions...

Page 49: ...Notes Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 49...

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Page 51: ...mmercially Damage to the glass cooktop caused by use of cleaners other than the recommended cleaning creams and pads Damage to the glass cooktop caused by hardened spills of sugary materials or melted...

Page 52: ...while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires P...

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