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800.626.2000

Part No. 164D3333P172    

Pub. No. 49-8942

11-98 CG (JR)

JBP19
JBP21
JBP22
JBP24
JBP25
JBP26
JBP30

Owner’s Manual

Ranges

Self-Cleaning Electric

Summary of Contents for 164D3333P172

Page 1: ...GE Appliances GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Part No 164D3333P172 Pub No 49 8942 11 98 CG JR JBP19 JBP21 JBP22 JBP24 JBP25 JBP26 JBP30 Owner s Manual Ranges Self Cleaning Electric...

Page 2: ...range That s important because your new range will be part of your family for many years And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come We thank you for buying GE We appreciate your pur...

Page 3: ...ps If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included in the back section Or you can always call the GE Answer Center...

Page 4: ...ING 4 WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion electric shock or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life WAR...

Page 5: ...or unattended in an area where an appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance Do not allow anyone to climb stand or hang on the door storage drawer or...

Page 6: ...Flame in the oven can be smothered completely by closing the oven door and turning the oven off or by using a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher Do not touch the surface units t...

Page 7: ...also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven follow the manufacturer s directions Do not use the oven to dry new...

Page 8: ...ill damage the inside of the oven when the self clean cycle is used Before self cleaning the oven remove the broiler pan grid and other cookware Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before starting the...

Page 9: ...wiring Only certain types of glass glass ceramic earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for cooktop service others may break because of the sudden change in temperature To minimize the po...

Page 10: ...added If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats Use a deep fat thermometer whenever poss...

Page 11: ...of woks with or without the ring in place can be dangerous Placing the ring over the surface unit will cause a build up of heat that will damage the porcelain cooktop Do not try to use such woks witho...

Page 12: ...ture TheovenwillshutoffwhentheCookTimehasrunout TIMER ON OFF Pad Press this pad to select the timer feature AUTOMATIC OVEN Light This lights anytime the oven has been programmed HOUR and MIN Pads Thes...

Page 13: ...ature Oven Temperature Knob Turn this knob to the setting you want The temperature will be displayed to indicate setting Display will change back to time after a few seconds As a safety feature this o...

Page 14: ...he Oven Temperature knob to OFF when cooking is complete 3 2 1 A B C Type of Food Shelf Position Angel food cake and A frozen pies on cookie sheet Bundt or pound cakes B Biscuits muffins brownies cook...

Page 15: ...the broiler pan Follow suggested shelf positions in the Broiling guide Turn the Oven Temperature knob to BROIL 3 2 1 Leave the door open to the broil stop position The door stays open by itself yet th...

Page 16: ...ise chicken Brush each side with melted butter Broil skin side down first Lobster Tails 2 4 B 13 16 Do not Cut through back of shell 6 to 8 oz turn Spread open Brush with each over melted butter befor...

Page 17: ...within a few seconds of releasing the pad To Reset the Timer If the display is still showing the time remaining you may change it by pressing the HOUR and MIN pads until the time you want appears in t...

Page 18: ...of cooking time Turn the Oven Temperature knob to the desired temperature Thedisplaywillshowthecookingtimeremaining When theovenreachesthesettemperature atonesounds When the oven automatically turns...

Page 19: ...or 20 F cooler Replace the knob When you are adjusting the thermostat the following lights will flash indicating where the thermostat will be set when you release the adjustment button OVEN ON Indicat...

Page 20: ...n may be cleaned in the self cleaning oven However to help prevent heavy smoke caused by self cleaning the greasy soil in the pan you must first clean off the excess grease Make sure the oven light bu...

Page 21: ...in the oven Wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools If white spots remain remove them with a soap filled steel wool pad and rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture These deposits a...

Page 22: ...leaning To remove a knob pull it straight off the stem Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak 22 Pull the knob straight off the stem Oven vent location Oven Vent The oven is vented through a...

Page 23: ...not rub or clean the door gasket it has an extremely low resistance to abrasion If you notice the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door you shoul...

Page 24: ...d a hand under the cover so it doesn t fall when released With fingers of the same hand firmly push back the wire cover holder Lift off the cover Do not remove any screws to remove the cover Replace b...

Page 25: ...h the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in the dishwasher Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere in the range After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven How to Remove the...

Page 26: ...pinch your fingers To lower the cooktop push the rods back and gently lower the cooktop until it rests in place The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if misused This finish is acid resis...

Page 27: ...drip pan and into the receptacle Guide the surface unit into place so it rests evenly Do not immerse the surface units in liquids of any kind Do not clean the surface units in a dishwasher Do not ben...

Page 28: ...ge blade screwdriver 1 4 hex head nutdriver Channel lock pliers Tools You Will Need Electrical Requirements CAUTION FOR PERSONAL SAFETY DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE REMOVE HOUSE FU...

Page 29: ...top shall conform to the installation instructions packed with that appliance If cabinet storage is installed reduce risk by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a min of 5 beyond the bo...

Page 30: ...rical Connection Effective January 1 1996 the National Electric Code requires that new construction not existing utilize a 4 conductor connection to an electric range When installing an electric range...

Page 31: ...Assemble the strain relief in the hole Insert the power cord through the strain relief and tighten Allow enough slack to easily attach the cord terminals to the connector block If tabs are present at...

Page 32: ...inal located in the center of the connector block The power leads must be connected to the outside brass colored terminals Remove the 3 wire terminal screws from the connector block Insert screws thro...

Page 33: ...nge with the grounding plate and grounding screw Remove the 3 screws from the connector block Remove the grounding screw and strap from the connector block middle location and the screw connection to...

Page 34: ...sed see note below NOTE ALUMINUM WIRING Do not connect aluminum wire to the connector block Use copper building wire rated for the correct amperage and voltage to make 3 three 3 copper jumper wires Co...

Page 35: ...If aluminum wire is used see note below NOTE ALUMINUM WIRING Do not connect aluminum wire to connector block Use copper building wire rated for the correct amperage and voltage to make 3 three 3 coppe...

Page 36: ...l Bracket Screw must enter wood or metal Wall plate Leveling the Range The range must be level Leveling feet are located at each corner of the base of the range Remove the storage drawer or kick panel...

Page 37: ...ktop in the recess in the cooktop and that the opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle The display goes Power surge Disconnect power at the blank or indicator fuse box or circuit breaker light...

Page 38: ...BROIL position Door not open to the See the Using the broil stop position as oven section recommended Improper shelf position See the Broiling guide being used Food being cooked Use the broiling pan...

Page 39: ...to cool to self clean is too high to set a room temperature and self clean operation reset the controls Oven controls Make sure you turn the improperly set control knob all the way to the CLEAN positi...

Page 40: ...Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean cycle Heavily soiled ovens may need to self clean again or for a longer period of time CLEAN light Oven controls not Move the door latch flashes pr...

Page 41: ...the rightasfarasitwillgo Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF Allow the oven to cool for one hour Put the oven back into operation Disconnect all power to the range for 5 minutes and then reconnect p...

Page 42: ...Notes 42 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service...

Page 43: ...roduct if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Damage to the product caused by accident fir...

Page 44: ...dividuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual cov...

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