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Use and Care & Installation Guide

Electric Range

GE Appliances

Safety Instructions

........................ 3, 4

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil .................................... 4, 9, 11

Features ........................................................... 5

Oven .......................................................... 7–10

Baking/Roasting ........................................ 8

Broiling, Broiling Guide...................... 9, 10

Control Settings.......................................... 7

Surface Cooking ............................................ 6

Control Settings.......................................... 6

Cookware Tips ............................................ 6

Care and Cleaning

....................... 11–13

Broiler Pan and Grid.................................... 13

Control Knobs .............................................. 13

Lift-Off Oven Door ....................................... 12

Porcelain Oven Interior.............................. 13

Shelves .......................................................... 11

Surface Units and Drip Pans .................... 11

Problem Solver

................................... 18

More questions ?…call

GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000

Installation, Adjustments

.. 14–17

Anti-Tip Device........................................ 3, 14

Flooring Under the Range......................... 17

Leveling ......................................................... 17

Consumer Services

......................... 19

Appliance Registration................................. 2

Important Phone Numbers....................... 19

Model and Serial Number Location .......... 2

Warranty ....................................... Back Cover

Models:

JAS02

JAS24

Summary of Contents for JAS02

Page 1: ...ps 6 Care and Cleaning 11 13 Broiler Pan and Grid 13 Control Knobs 13 Lift Off Oven Door 12 Porcelain Oven Interior 13 Shelves 11 Surface Units and Drip Pans 11 Problem Solver 18 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Installation Adjustments 14 17 Anti Tip Device 3 14 Flooring Under the Range 17 Leveling 17 Consumer Services 19 Appliance Registration 2 Important Phone Numbers 19 Model ...

Page 2: ...iately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the range Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide 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 guide We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason...

Page 3: ...ACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot heating elements and may cause severe burns Use only dry pot holders moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let pot holders touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky...

Page 4: ... range parts and wiring Don t use aluminum foil to line drip pans or anywhere in the oven except as described in this guide Misuse could result in a shock fire hazard or damage to the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for range top service others may break because of the sudden change in temperature To minimize the possibility of bu...

Page 5: ...ce Units 11 may be removed when cleaning under the unit 3 Surface Unit Controls 6 4 Oven Cycling Light 7 5 OVEN TEMP Knob 7 6 ON Indicator Light 6 for Surface Units Feature Index Not all models have all features See Appearance of features varies page s 7 Model and Serial Numbers 2 8 Broil Element 9 12 9 Oven Shelf Supports 7 8 11 10 Oven Shelves 7 8 11 11 Broiler Pan and Grid 9 13 17 12 Bake Eleme...

Page 6: ...boil on large amount of food MEDIUM LOW Steam rice cereal maintain serving temperature of most foods LO Cook after starting at HI cook with little water in covered pan NOTE 1 At HI or MEDIUM HIGH never leave food unattended Boilovers cause smoking greasy spillovers may catch fire 2 At MEDIUM LOW or LO melt chocolate butter on small unit L O 2 3 4 5 6 H I OFF L O 2 3 4 5 6 H I OFF Cooking Tips 1 Us...

Page 7: ...fore coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing food from them or placing food on them When placing cookware on a shelf pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf support Place the cookware on the shelf then slide the shelf back into the oven This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven To remove the shelves from the oven pull them toward you tilt front end upward...

Page 8: ...re the ingredients carefully If you are using a package mix follow label directions Do not open the oven door during a baking operation heat will be lost and the baking time might need to be extended This could cause poor baking results If you must open the door open it partially only 3 or 4 inches and close it as quickly as possible Roasting is cooking by dry heat Tender meat or poultry can be ro...

Page 9: ...o the broiler pan The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire If you do not cut the slits you are frying not broiling 2 DO NOT place a sheet of aluminum foil on the shelf To do so may result in improperly cooked foods damage to oven finish and increase in heat on outside surfaces of the oven 3 If desired a sheet of aluminum foil may be used on floor of the oven under the bake element BE CE...

Page 10: ...ending on the weight and shape of the food Time in Minutes Food Amount Thickness Shelf Position 1st Side 2nd Side Comments Bacon 1 2 lb about 8 C 31 2 min 31 2 min Arrange in single layer thin slices Ground Beef 1 lb 4 patties C 7 min 5 min Space evenly 1 2 to 3 4 inch thick Beef Steaks 1 inch thick C 9 min 9 min Steaks less than 1 inch thick cook Medium 1 to 11 2 lbs through before browning Pan f...

Page 11: ...t lift the surface unit more than 1 inch If you do it may not lie flat on the drip pan when you plug it back in Repeated lifting of the surface unit more than 1 inch above the drip pan can permanently damage the receptacle To replace a surface unit Replace the drip pan into the recess in the cooktop Make sure opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle Insert the terminals of the surface unit ...

Page 12: ...e door squarely over the hinges Then lower the door slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same time Open the door to the full open position and press the locking mechanism back into its original position DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLOSE THE DOOR UNTIL THIS STEP IS COMPLETE THE HINGE OR DOOR COULD BE DAMAGED 12 Locking mechanism lever To unlock apply force To lock apply force Oven Heating Elements Do no...

Page 13: ...ain Oven Interior With proper care the porcelain enamel interior will retain its attractive finish for many years Soap and water will normally do the job Heavy spattering or spillovers may require cleaning with a mild abrasive cleanser Soapy wet pads may also be used Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content such as milk tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on...

Page 14: ...nry drill to drill the required holes 4 Using the wrench back out the four range legs at least two turns Level the range See the Flooring Leveling section of this book for leveling information 5 Slide the range into place ANTI TIP BRACKET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING ALL RANGES CAN TIP INJURY COULD RESULT INSTALL ANTI TIP DEVICE PACKED WITH RANGE SEE INSTRUCTIONS TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Phillips ...

Page 15: ...Red Black TO MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 1 Remove the junction block access cover on range back 2 Effective January 1 1996 the National Electrical Code requires that new construction not existing utilize a 4 conductor connection to an electric range Use only 3 conductor or 4 conductor U L listed range cord You must use the strain relief clamp provided with the range to hold the cord Use a range cor...

Page 16: ...ck out beyond the cabinet fronts at least 1 4 Models A B C JAS02 20 203 8 2 JAS24 24 243 8 0 20 3 8 13 2 2 1 2 30 34 5 24 5 2 18 36 20 24 40 1 2 5 36 5 1 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION continued FOUR WIRE CORD CONNECTION 1 Remove the top nuts on the junction block studs 2 Tighten the back nuts 3 Remove the ground screw then remove the ground strap 4 Install the four wire cord and strain relief in the hol...

Page 17: ...ping PROTECT YOUR FLOOR Your range like many other household items is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting When moving the range on this type of flooring use care and it is recommended that these simple and inexpensive instructions be followed The range should be installed on a sheet of plywood or similar material as follows When the floor covering en...

Page 18: ...it as recommended FOOD DOES NOT OVEN TEMP knob not set on correct temperature ROAST OR BAKE OVEN TEMP knob was turned to broil before being set at a bake temperature PROPERLY Turn the knob to OFF and then to the bake temperature Shelf position is incorrect Oven shelf is not level Necessary preheating was not done Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used A foil tent was not use...

Page 19: ...nd 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 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multip...

Page 20: ...ormation 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 facilities as described in the Installation Instructions provided with the product Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Failure of the product if it is used for other than its int...

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