UseandCare& Installation Guide Self-Cleaning Radiant Range Safety Instructions ................... 3–5 Problem Solver ...................... 40–42 Anti-Tip Device ......................... 3, 31, 35, 39 Thermostat Adjustment– Do It Yourself............................................ 23 More questions ?…call Operating Instructions, Tips Aluminum Foil............................... 20, 24–26 Clock and Timer .......................................... 17 Features..........................................
Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the most innovative and exciting products on the market today. A great deal of research and technology has gone into the development of this appliance and we believe that by choosing GE, you have made a wise investment that will provide years of enjoyment. With this range you not only get the assurance of GE quality, but many other exceptional features. Quick Cooking Response • With radiant heating surface units you get fast, uniform cooking.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: • Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this guide. • Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • For your safety, never use your appliance for warming or heating the room. • DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. • Keep the hood and the grease filters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires. • Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range. • Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan.
Cooktop and Radiant Surface Units SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 Important Safety Instructions • Use proper pan size—Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the selected surface unit. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of the cookware to the surface unit will also improve efficiency. • Never leave the surface units unattended at high heat settings.
FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE 8 9 10 11 12 9 13 14 Broiler Pan and Grid 7 15 7 16 6 5 4 17 3 18 19 20 21 2 1 23 24 JBP79 6 26 25 (appearance may vary) 22
Feature Index 1 Storage Drawer Explained on page 3, 34 2 Anti-Tip Device See the Installation Instructions. 3, 31, 35 3 Broil Element 26, 28, 33 4 Oven Door Latch Use for self-cleaning only.
HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE? This new range has a Radiant glass cooktop. The radiant cooktop works differently than any other type, as to how it conducts heat and how it interacts with different types of cookware. The following information will help you understand the differences between the Radiant Cooktop and any other type you may have owned in the past. Type of Cooktop Description How It Works Radiant (Glass Cooktop) Electric coils under a glass cooktop.
General Information About Radiant Surface Units It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or surface on the glass surface when the surface is cool. Avoid sliding pans on the glass cooktop. Pan edges that are even slightly rough or grit on the cooktop can cause scratches on the glass. Even after the surface units are turned off, the glass cooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking. To avoid overcooking, remove pans from the surface units when the food is cooked.
SURFACE CONTROLS At both OFF and HI the control “clicks” into position. You may hear slight “clicking” sounds during cooking, indicating the control is keeping the unit at the heat level or power level you set. Switching heats to higher settings always shows a quicker change than switching to lower settings. How to Set the Controls Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want. Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking.
Special Notes for Glass Cooktops: Cooktop temperatures increase with the number of surface units that are on. With 3 or 4 units turned on, surface temperatures are high so be careful when touching the cooktop. The hot surface indicator light will remain lit after the surface unit is off until the surface is cool enough to touch. NOTE: • At HI and Medium High settings never leave food unattended. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers may catch fire.
SURFACE COOKWARE TIPS Types of Cookware The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance. Stainless Steel: highly recommended Especially good with a sandwich clad bottom. The sandwich bottom combines the benefits of stainless steel (appearance, durability and stability) with the advantages of aluminum or copper (heat conduction, even heat distribution). Aluminum: heavy weight recommended Good conductivity.
How to Check Pan Performance Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or warped bottoms are not recommended. Another simple test to determine even heat distribution across the cookware bottom is to put one inch of water in the pan. Bring the water to a boil and observe the location of bubbles as the water starts to boil. Good flat cookware will have an even distribution of bubbles over the bottom surface area of the pan.
HOME CANNING TIPS Canning should be done on the cooktop only. Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of the surface unit circle are not recommended for most surface cooking. However, when canning with water-bath or pressure canner, larger-diameter pots may be used. This is because boiling water temperatures (even under pressure) are not harmful to the cooktop surfaces surrounding the surface units. HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN WATER.
GLASS COOKTOP CLEANING Glass Cooktop Cleaning PRECAUTIONS • If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum, copper or enamel are allowed to boil dry, the overlay may bond with the glass cooktop and leave a black discoloration. This should be removed immediately before heating again or the discoloration may be permanent. • Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable using the cleaning cream or full strength white vinegar. • Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent film on the cooktop.
FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL 1 2 3 DELAY OVEN ON CLEAN STOP TIMER CLEAR OFF BAKE CLEAN BROIL O LOCK N + OVEN CLOCK STOP COOK AUTO SELF ON/OFF TIME CLEAN 7 8 9 10 11 TIME 1. CLEAR/OFF. Press this pad to cancel all oven operations except clock and timer. 2. PROGRAM STATUS. Words light up in the display to indicate what is in time display. Programmed information can be displayed at any time by pressing the pad of the operation you want to see.
OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a Timed Baking or a Self-Cleaning cycle. To Set the Clock 1. Press the CLOCK pad. CLOCK + 2. Press the + or – pad to set the time of day. – 3. Press the CLOCK pad to start. Timer The timer is a minute timer only. The timer does not control oven operations. The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 55 minutes. To Set the Timer TIMER ON/OFF + 1.
USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven 1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand how to set them properly. Read over the directions for the Oven Controls so you understand how to use them. 2. Check the oven interior. Look at the shelves. Take a practice run at removing and replacing them properly, to give sure, sturdy support. 3. Read over the information and tips that follow. 4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range.
BAKING If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy Do It Yourself instructions on how to adjust the thermostat. NOTE: When the oven is hot, the top and outside surfaces of the range get hot too. How to Set Your Range for Baking The oven will start automatically. The word “ON” and “100°” will be displayed. As the oven heats up, the display will show the changing temperature. When the oven reaches the temperature you set, a tone will sound. 3.
BAKING (continued) Baking Pans Pan Placement Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur. • Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies. • Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting in a lighter, more delicate browning. Cakes and cookies require this type of pan. • Glass baking dishes also absorb heat.
Don’t Peek Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes provide minimum and maximum baking times such as “bake 30-40 minutes.” DO NOT open the door to check until the minimum time. Take advantage of the “Big View” window to monitor cooking progress. Opening the oven door frequently during cooking allows heat to escape and makes baking times longer. Your baking results may also be affected.
TIMED BAKING (continued) How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Quick Reminder 1. Press the BAKE pad. 2. Press the + or – pad to select the oven temperature. 3. Press the COOK TIME pad. 4. Press the + or – pad to set the length of Cooking Time. 5. Press the STOP TIME pad. 6. Press the + or – pad until the desired Stop Time appears in the display. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you program the oven.
ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT— DO IT YOURSELF! To Adjust the Thermostat: 1. Press the BAKE pad. BAKE 2. Select an oven temperature between 500°F. and 550°F. 3. Immediately, before “ON” appears, press and hold the BAKE pad for about 4 seconds. The time display will change to the oven adjustment display. 4. The oven temperature can be adjusted up to (+) 35°F. hotter or (–) 35°F. cooler. Use the + or – pad to select the desired change in the display. 5.
ROASTING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum. Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. Therefore, oven controls are set for Baking or Timed Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound, indicating the oven is working properly.
Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the completion of cooking time is recommended. Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide. For roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer at half-hour intervals after half the cooking time has passed. Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to carve it? A. Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to 20 minutes after removing them from the oven.
BROILING Do not lock the oven door with the latch while broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the upper broil element in the oven. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum. Turn the food only once during broiling. Time the foods for the first side according to the Broiling Guide.
BROILING GUIDE • When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty edges hang over the sides. These could soil the oven. • Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning the oven shelf at next lowest shelf position and increasing cooking time given in this guide 11⁄2 times per side. • Use LO Broil to cook foods such as poultry or thick pork chops thoroughly without over-browning them. • Always use a broiler pan and grid.
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN Normal Cleaning Time: 3 hours Quick Reminder: 1. Latch the door. 2. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad. 3. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the Clean Time. Before a Clean Cycle The range must be completely cool in order to set the self-clean cycle. You may have to allow the oven to cool before you can slide the door latch. We recommend venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first selfclean cycle. 1.
How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Quick Reminder: 1. Latch the door. 2. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad. 3. Press the + or – pad to set the Clean Time. AUTO SELF CLEAN – Clean Time is normally 3 hours. You can change the Clean Time to anywhere between 2 and 4 hours, depending on how dirty your oven is. The self-clean cycle will automatically begin after “CLEAN” is displayed and the time for the clean cycle is set. The words “ON” and “LOCK” will appear in the display.
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning Quick Reminder: 1. Latch the door. 2. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad. 3. Press the + or – pad until desired Clean Time appears. 4. Press the STOP TIME pad. 5. Press the + or – pad until the desired Stop Time appears in the display. Delay Start is setting the oven timer to start the clean cycle automatically at a later time than the present time of day.
Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of day, can I still self-clean my oven? A. If the clock is not set to the correct time of day you will not be able to set a delay clean to end at a specific time. Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part of my self-cleaning oven? A. No cleaners or coatings should be used around any part of this oven.
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Control Panel and Knobs Clean up any spills or spatters with a damp cloth. Remove heavier soil with warm, soapy water. Clean the control panel with mild liquid dish detergent and a soft cloth. Rub the control panel lightly. CAUTION: Do not use abrasives of any kind on the control panel. The lettering on models with touch pads is sensitive to abrasives and pressure. The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning. To remove a knob, pull it straight off the stem.
Lift-Off Oven Door • Do not rub or clean the door gasket—the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion. An intact and well-fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy-efficient oven operation and good baking results. If you notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door, you should have it replaced.
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Oven Shelves Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water, rinse and dry. NOTE: The oven shelves may also be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven. However, the shelves will darken in color, lose their luster and become hard to slide if cleaned during the self-cleaning cycle. Wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil after self-cleaning to make the shelves slide more easily.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the local electrical inspector’s use. IMPORTANT: OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES. NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with the appliance after installation is completed. NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Use and Care Guide and Installation Instructions for future use. NOTE: This appliance must be properly grounded.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PREPARE THE OPENING (continued) Flooring Under the Range Your range, like many other household items, is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting.
STEP 4 3 WIRE POWER CORD INSTALLATION STEP 5 4 WIRE POWER CORD INSTALLATION Remove the 3 wire terminal screws from the connector block. Insert screws through each power cord terminal ring and into the connector block until the screws engage the nuts. Be certain that the center wire is connected to the center screw of the connector block. Tighten screws securely. Do NOT remove ground strap connection. A. Remove the 3 screws from the connector block. B.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) STEP 6 3 WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION STEP 7 4 WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION Remove the 3 screws from the connector block. Insert bare wires between the connector block terminals and movable nuts. Tighten screws securely. Do not remove ground strap connection. Remove the 3 screws from the connector block. Remove the grounding strap from the connector block middle location and the screw connecting it to the frame of the range.
STEP 8 ANTI-TIP BRACKET INSTALLATION STEP 9 LEVELING THE RANGE AN ANTI-TIP bracket is supplied with instructions for installation in a variety of locations. The instructions include a template, a parts list and a list of tools necessary to complete the installation. Read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and the instructions that fit your situation before beginning installation. The range must be level. Leveling feet are located at each corner of the base of the range.
QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE “F– AND A NUMBER” FLASH IN THE DISPLAY • If the time display flashes “F– and a number,” you have function error code. If the function error code appears during the self-cleaning cycle, check the oven door latch. The latch may have been moved, even if only slightly, from the latched position. Make sure the latch is moved to the right as far as it will go. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for one hour.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK • The oven must cool below the locking temperature. OVEN NOT CLEAN AFTER CLEAN CYCLE • The oven controls are not set properly. • Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean again or for a longer period. • Heavy spillovers should be cleaned before starting clean cycle. “door” APPEARS IN THE DISPLAY • The self-clean cycle has been selected but the latch handle was not moved all the way to the right. Move the latch handle.
THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE METAL MARKINGS (may appear as scratches) • Do not slide aluminum cookware across the surface. Use recommended cleaning procedure to remove marks. • Incorrect cleaning materials have been used, encrusted boilovers or grease spatters remain on the surface. Use a razor scraper and recommended cleaning procedure. DARK STREAKS OR SPECKS • Use a razor scraper and recommended cleaning procedure.
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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC RANGE WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the range that fails because of a manufacturing defect.