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OWNER’S MANUAL

RANGES

Electric Free-Standing

49-2000950 Rev. 1 12-21 GEA

JB258 - 30" Free-Standing Range

GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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USING THE RANGE

Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Oven Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Aluminum Foil and Oven Liners . . . . . . . . . . .12

Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Cooking Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

CARE AND CLEANING

Cleaning the Range – Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Cleaning the Range – Interior . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Oven Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Oven Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Storage Drawer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

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LIMITED WARRANTY

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ACCESSORIES

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CONSUMER SUPPORT

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Summary of Contents for JB258

Page 1: ...g 49 2000950 Rev 1 12 21 GEA JB258 30 Free Standing Range GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company Manufactured under trademark license SAFETY INFORMATION 3 USING THE RANGE Surface Units 8 Oven Controls 10 Special Features 11 Oven Racks 12 Aluminum Foil and Oven Liners 12 Cookware 12 Cooking Modes 13 Cooking Guide 14 CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning the Range Exterior 15 Cleaning the Range Inte...

Page 2: ...es into every GE Appliances product and we think you will too Among other things registration of your appliance ensures that we can deliver important product information and warranty details when you need them Register your GE appliance now online Helpful websites and phone numbers are available in the Consumer Support section of this Owner s Manual You may also mail in the pre printed registratio...

Page 3: ... appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner s Manual Have your range installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with the provided installation instructions Any adjustment and service should be performed only by a qualified installer or service technician Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommen...

Page 4: ...ot force the door open Introduction of fresh air at self clean temperatures may lead to a burst of flame from the oven Failure to follow this instruction may result in severe burns IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cont Do not touch the surface units the heating elements or the interior surface of the oven These surfac...

Page 5: ...nite Always be present at the range when cooking with oil or grease Surface cooking is an attended activity Never leave oil unattended while frying If allowed to heat beyond its smoking point oil may ignite resulting in fire that may spread to surrounding cabinets Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to monitor oil temperature To avoid oil spillover and fire use a minimum amount of oil whe...

Page 6: ... the oven vent unobstructed Keep the oven free from grease buildup Grease in the oven may ignite Place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool If rack must be moved while oven is hot do not let pot holder contact hot heating element in oven When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven follow the manufacturer s directions Pull the oven rack to the stop lock position when loading and un...

Page 7: ...ally safe disposal or recycling of your appliance WARNING SELF CLEANING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The self cleaning feature operates the oven at temperatures high enough to burn away food soils in the oven Follow these instructions for safe operation Do not touch oven surfaces during self clean operation Keep children away from the oven during self cleaning Failure to follow these instructions may ...

Page 8: ...oktop oil and grease fires This feature is located in the center of each surface unit Power to the surface unit is temporarily interrupted when a pot or pan exceeds expected cooking temperatures Even after the surface units are turned off the surface unit retains enough heat to continue cooking To avoid overcooking remove pans from the surface units when the food is cooked Avoid placing anything o...

Page 9: ...e the correct size Home Canning Tips Be sure the canner is centered over the surface unit Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom To prevent burns from steam or heat use caution when canning Use recipes and procedures from reputable sources These are available from manufacturers such as Ball and Kerr and the Department of Agriculture Extension Service Flat bottomed canners are recommended Use o...

Page 10: ... Start to save the time 9 Timer Works as a countdown timer Press the Timer pad and the pads to program the time in hours and minutes Press the Start pad The timer countdown is complete To turn the timer off press the Timer pad 10 Delay Time Delays when the oven will turn on Use this to set a time when you want the oven to start Press the Delay Time pad and use the pads to program the time of day f...

Page 11: ...Press the Set Clock pad to view the current setting and then to change the setting To use Sabbath mode select SAb and press Start A will appear in the display and the clock will not display Once in Sabbath mode at any time you can press Bake to start the oven Note that when programming a bake in Sabbath mode the preset starting temperature will automatically be set to 350 F Press the or pads to in...

Page 12: ...food one rack position higher If you find foods are too brown on top try moving them down next time When baking with multiple pans and on multiple racks ensure there is at least 1 between pans to allow sufficient space for air to flow To avoid possible burns place the racks in the desired position before you turn the oven on If your racks are difficult to slide put some vegetable oil on a soft clo...

Page 13: ...oking spattering and the possibility of fats igniting For best performance center food below the broil heating element Broiling on rack position 7 is not recommended Try broiling foods that you would normally grill Adjust rack positions to adjust the intensity of the heat to the food Place foods closer to the broil element when a seared surface and rare interior is desired Thicker foods and foods ...

Page 14: ...kin side down first Watch food closely when broiling For best performance when broiling center food below the broil heating element Broil Lo Bake 2 or 3 Boneless chicken breasts Broil Lo Bake 2 or 3 If breaded or coated in sauce avoid Broil Hi modes Broil skin side down first Watch food closely when broiling For best performance when broiling center food below the broil heating element Whole turke...

Page 15: ...or vinegar and water solution Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth When cleaning surfaces make sure that they are at room temperature and not in direct sunlight If stain on the door vent trim is persistent use a mild abrasive cleaner and a sponge scrubber for best results Spillage of marinades fruit juices tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and s...

Page 16: ...e flat on the drip pan when you plug it back in NOTE Repeated lifting of the surface unit more than 1 inch above the drip pan can permanently damage the receptacle To replace a surface unit 1 Replace the drip pan into the recess in the cooktop Make sure the opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle 2 Insert the terminals of the surface unit through the opening in the drip pan and into the re...

Page 17: ... soil from the drip pans and place them on the porcelain coated oven racks Do not place the drip pans directly on the oven bottom After the self cleaning cycle is completed and the drip pans are cool wipe them with a damp cloth to remove any remaining ash or residue Lift Up Cooktop The entire cooktop may be lifted up and supported in the up position for easier cleaning The surface units do not nee...

Page 18: ...to self clean position or if your range has an oven control press the Self Clean pad and a default self clean time is displayed The clean time can be changed to any time between 3 00 and 5 00 hours by using the pads to enter a different time and pressing Start For heavily soiled ovens the maximum 5 hour clean time is recommended If you wish to use the default time press the Start pad immediately a...

Page 19: ...the glass cover clear the grooves of the socket Wearing latex gloves may offer a better grip 2 Remove the bulb by turning it counter clockwise To replace 1 Replace bulb with a new 40 watt appliance bulb Insert the bulb and turn it clockwise until it is tight 2 Place the tabs of the glass cover into the grooves of the socket Turn the glass cover clockwise 1 4 turn For improved lighting inside the o...

Page 20: ...y be required 3 Firmly grasp both sides of the door at the top 4 Close door to the door removal position The door should be open approximately 3 with no obstruction above the door 5 Lift door up and out until both hinge arms are clear of the slots To replace the door 1 Firmly grasp both sides of the door at the top 2 Starting on the left side with the door at the same angle as the removal position...

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Page 23: ...still think your new oven is too hot or too cold you can adjust the temperature yourself to meet your specific cooking preference NOTE This adjustment affects Bake temperatures it will not affect Broil or Clean Food does not bake properly Oven controls improperly set See the Cooking Modes section Rack position is incorrect or rack is not level See the Cooking Modes section and Cooking Guide Incorr...

Page 24: ...ective Tighten or replace bulb Pad operating light is broken Call for service Oven will not self clean The temperature is too high to set a self clean operation Allow the oven to cool and reset the controls Oven controls improperly set See the Cleaning the Oven section Excessive smoking during clean cycle Excessive soil or grease Press the Cancel Off pad Open the windows to rid the room of smoke W...

Page 25: ...se the oven to take longer to preheat Remove items to reduce preheat time Number of racks in oven Adding more racks to the oven will cause the oven to take longer to preheat Remove some racks Display flashes Power failure Reset the clock Unable to get the display to show SF Oven control pads were not touched properly The Broil Hi Lo and Bake pads must be touched at the same time and held for 3 sec...

Page 26: ...the Sensi Temp Technology coil surface units EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty Any implied warranties including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law This limited warranty is extended to the original purchaser and ...

Page 27: ...3 Large Broiler Pan 12 x 1 x 16 XL Broiler Pan 17 x 1 x 19 Parts Oven racks Oven burners Light bulbs Cleaning Supplies CitruShine Stainless Steel Wipes Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner Non scratch Cleaning Pads for Ceramic Cooktops Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner Ceramic Cooktop Scraper Kit Kit includes cream and cooktop scraper Graphite Lubricant The large broiler pan does not fit in 20 24 ranges The XL...

Page 28: ...e available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime GE Appliances Services will still be there after your warranty expires In the US GEAppliances com extended warranty or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours Remote Connectivity For assistance with wireless network connectivity for models with remote enable visit our website at GEAppliances com connect o...

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