RANGES Electric Front Control SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . 3 OWNER’S MANUAL USING THE RANGE 30" Front Control Range JSS86 Surface Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Cookware for Radiant Glass Cooktop. . . . . . 9 Oven Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Cooking Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Sabbath Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING Read all safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death. ANTI-TIP DEVICE WARNING Tip-Over Hazard • A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. • Install the anti-tip bracket to the wall or floor. • Engage the range to the anti-tip bracket by sliding the range back such that the foot is engaged.
SAFETY INFORMATION 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 surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE WARNING COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the range without extending over nearby surface units. ■ When preparing flaming foods under a hood, turn the fan on. ■ If power is lost to an electric cooktop while a surface unit is ON, the surface unit will turn back on as soon as power is restored.
USING THE RANGE: Surface Units Surface Units WARNING FIRE HAZARD: Never leave the range unattended with the cooktop on medium or high settings. Keep flammable items away from the cooktop. Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire, serious injury or death. 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.
Using the Warming Zone FOOD POISON HAZARD: Bacteria may grow in food at temperatures below 140°F. For best results, all foods on the WARMING ZONE should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming pastries or breads, the cover should be vented to allow moisture to escape. ■ Always start with hot food. Do not use warm setting to heat cold food. The initial temperature, type and amount of food, type of pan, and the time held will affect the quality of the food.
USING THE RANGE: Surface Units Surface Units (Cont.) Radiant Glass Cooktop The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a smooth glass surface. NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for the first time. It is caused by the heating of new parts and insulating materials and will disappear in a short time. NOTE: On models with light-colored glass cooktops, it is normal for the cooking zones to change color when hot or cooling down.
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops. NOTE: Follow all cookware manufacturer’s recommendations when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop. Recommended Avoid/Not Recommended Stainless Steel Enamel (painted) on Steel: Aluminum: heavy weight recommended Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes appear as scratches on the cooktop but can be removed if cleaned immediately.
USING THE RANGE: Oven Controls Oven Controls 3 11 7 1 1 6 4 2 10 1. Upper Oven and Lower Oven: Designates which oven the controls will operate. Select an oven before following the steps for starting a cooking or cleaning mode. 2. Convection Cooking Modes: Convection cooking modes use increased air circulation to improve performance. See the Cooking Modes section for more information. 3. Traditional Cooking Modes: Your oven has the following traditional cooking modes: Bake, Broil, and Warm.
The Cooking Options pad opens up a menu of more cooking modes when the oven is off. It opens a menu with additional features if a cooking mode is already in process. You can exit the menu at any time by pressing the Cooking Options pad again. You must first select an oven and a mode (bake, convection bake, convection roast) and then select Cooking Options to get to the following functions. Cook Time Counts down cooking time and turns off the oven when the cooking time is complete.
USING THE RANGE: Settings Settings The Cooking Options and Settings pads open up more detailed menus in the display that allow access to additional functions. For each you select the function in the display using the associated number pad. You can exit at any time by pressing the Cooking Options or Settings pad again. Clock F/C (Fahrenheit or Celsius) This setting sets the oven clock time. Press the Settings pad and select Clock. Follow the instructions to set the clock.
The Sabbath mode feature complies with standards set forth by Star K. Some of these standards that will be noticed by the consumer include the disabling of tones, disabling of oven lights, and delays of about 30 seconds to one minute on display changes. Only continuous baking or timed baking is allowed in the Sabbath mode. Cooking in the Sabbath mode is a two-step process, first the Sabbath mode must be set and then the bake mode must be set.
USING THE RANGE: Oven Racks / Aluminum Foil and Oven Liners / Cookware 14 Oven Racks Recommended rack positions for various types of foods are provided in the Cooking Guide. Adjusting rack position is one way to impact cooking results. For example, if you would prefer darker tops on cakes, muffins, or cookies, try moving food one rack position higher. If you find foods are too brown on top try moving them down next time.
Your new oven has a variety of cooking modes to help you get the best results. These modes are described below. Refer to the Cooking Guide section for rack position and other recommendations for specific modes and foods. Bake The bake mode is for baking and roasting. When preparing baked goods such as cakes, cookies and pastries, always preheat the oven first. To use this mode press the Bake pad, enter a temperature with the number pads, and then press Start/Enter.
USING THE RANGE: Cooking Guide Cooking Guide FOOD TYPE RECOMMENDED MODE(S) OVEN RECOMMENDED (Upper / Lower) RACK POSITION(S) Layer Cakes, sheet cakes, bundt cakes, muffins, quick breads on a Single Rack Layer cakes* on Multiple Racks Chiffon cakes (angel food) Bake Upper Lower 1 3 Use shiny cookware. Bake Convection Bake Lower 2 and 4 Ensure adequate airflow (see illustration below). Baked Goods Lower 1 Use shiny cookware.
Air Fry is a special, no-preheat, cooking mode that is designed to produce foods with a crispier exterior than traditional oven cooking. Select Air Fry, then input the desired set temperature and press Start. The temperature can be set between 300°F and 500°F. Air Fry Cookware Guidelines • Only use broil safe cookware when using Air Fry mode. •A dark sheet pan is recommended. A dark pan promotes better browning and crisping. •O ven baking baskets and baking grids can also be used.
CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning the Range – Exterior / Interior Cleaning the Range – Exterior WARNING Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. Tip-Over Hazard If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the WARNING A child or adultanti-tip can tip the range and beproperly killed. when the range is replaced.
Steam Clean Mode 5. Press Upper Oven or Lower Oven, press the Clean pad, select Steam Clean and then press Start/Enter. The Steam Clean feature is for cleaning light soil from your oven at a lower temperature than Self Clean. To use the Steam Clean feature: 1. Start with the oven at room temperature. 2. Wipe excess grease and soils from the oven. 3. Pour one cup of water onto the bottom of the oven. 4. Close the door. Racks All racks can be washed with warm, soapy water.
CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning the Glass Cooktop Cleaning the Glass Cooktop (Cont.) Burned-On Residue NOTE: DAMAGE to your glass surface may occur if you use scrub pads other than those recommended. 1. Allow the cooktop to cool. 2. Spread a few drops of ceramic cooktop cleaner on the entire burned residue area. 3. Using a non-scratch cleaning pad for ceramic cooktops, rub the residue area, applying pressure as needed. 4. If any residue remains, repeat the steps listed above as needed. 5.
WARNING SHOCK OR BURN HAZARD: Before replacing oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or burn. CAUTION BURN HAZARD: The glass cover and bulb should be removed when cool. Touching hot glass with bare hands or a damp cloth can cause burns. Oven Light Replacement (on some models) To remove: 1.
CARE AND CLEANING: Oven Doors Oven Doors Lift-Off Lower Oven Door The door is very heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door. Do not lift the door by the handle. To remove the door: 1. Fully open the door. To replace the door: 1. Firmly grasp both sides of the door at the top. 2. Pull the hinge locks down toward the door frame, to the unlocked position. A tool, such as a small flatblade screwdriver, may be required. 2.
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Check out self-help videos and FAQ at GEAppliances.com/support. Problem Possible Cause What To Do Surface units will not maintain a rolling boil or cooking is not fast enough Improper cookware being used. Use pans which are flat and match the diameter of the surface unit selected. In some areas, the power (voltage) may be low. Cover pan with a lid until desired heat is obtained.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Troubleshooting Tips ... Before you call for service Problem Possible Cause What To Do Oven does not work or appears not to work Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly grounded outlet. A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Oven controls improperly set. See the Using the Oven section. Oven is in Sabbath Mode.
Problem Possible Cause What To Do Display goes blank A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. The clock is turned off. See the Special features section. Oven is in Sabbath Mode. Verify that the oven is not in Sabbath Mode. See the Special Features section. Oven or cooktop will not stay set. Function error. Disconnect all power for at least 30 seconds and then reconnect power. If repeating, call for service.
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