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Summary of Contents for JBP23

Page 1: ...gy saving tips p5 Features of your range p6 Surface cooking p8 Oven cooking p13 How to operate the self cleaning oven p20 Save time and money Before you request service use the Problem Solver p26 Your...

Page 2: ...t understand something or need more help Call toll free The GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service or write include your phone number Consumer Affairs General Electric Company App...

Page 3: ...se severe burns Use only dry potholders moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth...

Page 4: ...units unattended at high heat settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire Be sure drip pans and vent ducts are not covered and are in place Their absence during cook...

Page 5: ...ing them quickly to cooking temperatures at HIGH heat When food reaches cooking temperature reduce heat immediately to lowest setting that will keep it cooking Use residual heat with surface cooking w...

Page 6: ...Features of Your Range Model JBP22 Model JBP23 Models JBP26 JBP26G Model JBP24G 6...

Page 7: ...and Porcelain Drip Pans 14 Separate Chrome Trim Rings and Aluminum Drip Pans 15 Oven Vent Duct Located under right rear surface unit 16 Oven Interior Light Comes on automatically when door is opened 1...

Page 8: ...urface Units How to Set the Controls Step 1 Grasp contol knob and push in I Step 2 Turn either clockwise or counter clockwise to desired heat setting Control must be pushed in to set only from OFF pos...

Page 9: ...er boiling has begun adjust heat to lowest setting to maintain boil saves energy and best uses surface unit 2 Be sure canner fits over center of surface unit If your model surface section does not all...

Page 10: ...tom have straight sides and tight fitting lids Match the size of the saucepan to the size of the surface unit A pan that extends more than one inch beyond the edge of the trim ring traps heat which ca...

Page 11: ...g to boi l Sauteed Onions Uncovered HI In skillet melt fat green peppers mush Skillet rooms celery etc Rice and Grits Covered HI Bring sa lted wa ter to a Saucepan boil 11 RIGHT r U F I NOT OVER 1w Se...

Page 12: ...IME BAKE is explained in detail on page 14 Self Clean Uses Automatic Timer The self cleaning function on your range uses the Automatic Timer to set the length oftime needed to clean whether you wish t...

Page 13: ...after light goes out Index Marker Oven Temp Setting for Normal Cooking IMPORTANT The OVEN TEMP control has a blue pointer that is used only for CLEAN For normal cooking line up the desired tem peratur...

Page 14: ...Before beginning make sure the hands of the range clock show the correct time of day Immediate Start is simply setting oven to start baking now and turn ing off at a later time automati cally Remember...

Page 15: ...sh Metal Miscellaneous Baked potatoes Set on Oven Shelf Scalloped dishes Glass or Metal Souffles Glass Shelf Position B C B A B B A B B B A B A B B A A B A A B B A B B B B B C B C B C B C A B C B B A...

Page 16: ...described on page 14 to turn oven on and off automatically Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot oven and there fore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reac...

Page 17: ...r to carve It will rise about 5 to 100 internal temperature to compensate for tempera ture rise if desired remove roast from oven at 5 to 100 less than temperature on chart 5 Frozen roasts can be conv...

Page 18: ...n for thinnest food Step 7 Turn OVEN SET Knob to OFF Serve food immediately leave pan outside oven to cool during meal for easiest cleaning 18 Questions and Answers Q Why should I leave the door close...

Page 19: ...nch C 10 Well Done about I lb B 17 Wieners and similar I lb pkg 10 C 6 precooked sausages bratwurst 19 5 When arranging food on pan do not let fatty edges hang over sides wruch could soil oven with dr...

Page 20: ...en STEP 4 Close oven door and make sure oven light D is off How to Set Oven for Cleaning STEP 1 Turn OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP knobs to CLEAN Con trols will snap into final position when the CLEAN locati...

Page 21: ...g just used the oven the LOCKED Light came on and I could not move the LATCH HANDLE Why A After several continuous high temperature bakings or broilings the LOCKED light may come on The oven door can...

Page 22: ...ntenance Locations shown for 1 Oven Vent Duct 2 Calrod Surface Units 3 Oven Lamp Oven Vent Duct Your Range is vented through a duct located under the right rear Calrod unit Clean the duct often To rem...

Page 23: ...ls Do not attempt to clean adjust or in any way repair the plug in receptacle Tilt Lock Surface Units Tilt Lock surface units can be lifted upward and locked in that position for cleaning under unit B...

Page 24: ...bs are removed do not allow water to run down inside the surface of glass while cleaning Metal including Soap and Water Wash rinse and then polish with a dry cloth DO NOT USE steel wool Brushed Chrome...

Page 25: ...nd replace Never use harsh abrasives or scouring pads Aluminum Drip Pans Soap Filled Scouring Pad Remove pans frequently and rub lightly with scouring ball or wash in dishwasher Chrome Plated Rings So...

Page 26: ...is being cooked on hot pan Utensils are not suited for broiling Aluminum foil used on the broil pan rack has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended OVEN SET Knob not set on BAKE OVEN TEMP K...

Page 27: ...er help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including...

Page 28: ...u must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized C...

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