Self-Cleaning Electric Ranges GE Appliances Safety Information Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . 3, 4 Surface Cooking Units . . . . . . . . 5 Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Owner’s Manual JBP24 JBP26 JBP30 JBP35 Operating Instructions Using the Surface Units . . . . . . . 7 Using the Oven . . . . . . . . . . .8–10 Using the Clock and Timer . . .11 Using the Timed Baking and Roasting Features . . . . . . .12 Oven Thermostat . . . . .
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WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. WARNING ANTI-TIP DEVICE To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall and floor by installing the Anti-Tip device supplied. To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, remove the kick panel or storage drawer and inspect the rear leveling leg. Make sure it fits securely into the slot.
WARNING! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ■ Do not store flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop. ■ CAUTION: Items of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets above a range or on the backsplash of a range— children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance.
Use proper pan size—select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. 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 cookware to surface unit will also improve efficiency. ■ Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip pans or anywhere in the oven except as described in this manual. Misuse could result in a shock, fire hazard or damage to the range.
WARNING! OVEN Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes. ■ Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ■ Keep the oven vent unobstructed. ■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
Safety Instructions Using the surface units. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Set 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. A surface unit ON indicator light will glow when any surface unit is on. Surface Cookware Tips Not over 1 inch For best cooking results, pans should be flat on the bottom. Match the size of the saucepan to the size of the surface unit.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the oven controls. Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings Care and Cleaning On some models, opening the oven door will not automatically turn the oven light on. You may use the oven light switch to turn the light on and off. COOK TIME ON/OFF Pad PREHEATED Light Press this pad and then press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the amount of time you want your food to cook.
Safety Instructions Using the oven. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin… The shelves have stops, so that when placed correctly on the supports, they will stop before coming completely out, and will not tilt. To remove a shelf, pull it toward you, tilt the front end up and pull it out. The oven has 6 shelf positions. To replace, place the end of the shelf (stop-locks) on the support, tilt up the front and push the shelf in.
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Do not latch the oven door during broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. How to Set the Oven for Broiling Leave the door open to the broil stop position. The door stays open by itself, yet the proper temperature is maintained in the oven. Place the meat or fish on the broiler grid in the broiler pan. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to BROIL. Follow suggested shelf positions in the Broiling Guide.
Not all features are on all models. To Set the Clock Press the CLOCK pad. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads until the time of day shows in the display. To Black-Out the Clock If you have several clocks in your kitchen, you may wish to black-out the time of day display of your range. If so, press the CLOCK pad. Press the CLOCK pad twice to retain the time of day after a black-out. Although you cannot see it, the clock maintains the correct time of day.
Do not latch the oven door during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. NOTE: Foods that spoil easily–such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork–should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
Safety Instructions Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself. Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven. These thermometers may vary 20–40°F.
Safety Instructions Never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism. Before a Clean Cycle We recommend venting your kitchen with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first self-clean cycle. Remove the shelves, broiler pan, broiler grid, all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven. Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom. The oven shelves can be self-cleaned, but they will darken, lose their luster and become hard to slide.
Safety Instructions How to Delay the Start of Cleaning Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day. Latch the door. Operating Instructions Turn the Oven Temperature knob to CLEAN. On some models, you must push the Oven Temperature knob in before turning. Press the START TIME ON/OFF pad. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the time cleaning will start. When the CLEAN light flashes, slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go and turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF.
Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the range.
Clean the oven shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. Porcelain Enamel Cooktop The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if misused. This finish is acidresistant. However, any acidic foods spilled (such as fruit juices, tomato or vinegar) should not be permitted to remain on the finish. If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right away.
Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the range (cont.). Locked position Unlocked position Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable for easier access to the light bulb. Do not lift the door by the handle. Fully open the door. Pull the hinge locks down to the unlocked position. Each hinge has a hinge lock. Using a tool, pull the hinge locks down against the door frame. ■ Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during the self-clean cycle, you do not need to clean this by hand.
Safety Instructions Oven Light Replacement CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. To remove the cover: Wire cover holder. Place it into groove of the light receptacle. Pull wire forward to the center of the cover until it snaps into place. Operating Instructions Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely. To replace the cover: Connect electrical power to the range.
Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the range (cont.). Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them. Surface Units Surface unit To clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest setting for a minute. The coils will burn off any soil. Replace the drip pan into the recess in the cooktop. Make sure the opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle.
Safety Instructions Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Possible Causes What To Do Surface units not functioning properly The surface units are not plugged in solidly. • With the controls off, check to make sure the surface unit is plugged completely into the receptacle. The surface unit controls improperly set.
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Food does not broil properly Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure you turn the knob all the way to the BROIL position. Door not open to the broil stop position as recommended. • See the Using the oven section. Improper shelf position being used. • See the Broiling Guide. Cookware not suited for broiling.
Safety Instructions Possible Causes What To Do Excessive smoking during a clean cycle Excessive soil. • Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF. Open the windows to rid the room of smoke. Wait until the CLEAN light goes off. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle. Oven door will not unlock Oven too hot. • Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature. Oven not clean after a clean cycle Oven controls not properly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.
Safety Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do “Burning” or “oily” odor emitting from the vent This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time. • To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours. See the Using the selfcleaning oven section. Strong odor An odor from the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for the first few times the oven is used. • This is temporary.
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Safety Instructions GE Electric Range Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. GE Will Provide: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part.
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