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HELP US HELP YOU... Before using your range, read this guide carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, call: GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Write down the model and serial number[...]

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 [...]

J I ● IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ● Do not touch the surface units, the heating ● -g ~Et the shelf to the shelf stop-lock ekxnents or the interior surface of the oven. is a convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even also a precaution against burns from touching hot though they are dar[...]

● Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface unit, be careful to avoid steam burns. . When flaming foods are under the hood9 tum the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flame. ● Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or medium high heat settings. ● Foods for frying should be a[...]

FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Not all features are on all models. --- -- Broiler Pan (on some models) Drip Wells Some models have lift-up cooktops for easier cleaning. vary) JBS30 6[...]

JBS16 JBS18 JBS30 JBS17 JBC17 JBS03 JBS03-4 JBS07 (appearance may vary) Explained Feature Index Not a]] models have al] features. on page 1 Storage Drawer (on some models) 3,29.32 Explained on page Feature Index Not al] models have all features 14 Oven Interior Light (on some models) Comes on automatically when the door is ot)ened. 17, 26 — I 2 A[...]

HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE? Your new cooktop has electric coil surface units or a The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and radiant glass cooktop. If you are used to cooking with cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or gas burners or other types of electric cooktops. YOU surface unit you have. will notice som[...]

General Information About Radiant Surface Units The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or smooth” glass surface. The surface units are shown by surface on the glass surface when the surface is COO1. outlines on the glass. — Avoid sliding pans on the glass cooktop. Pan edges Before you[...]

HOME CANNING TIPS Canning should be done on the surface units only. Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of the surface unit 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 cookt[...]

At both OFF and HI the control “clicks” into position. Switching heats to higher settings always shows a You may hear slight “clicking” sounds during cooking, quicker change than switching to lower settings. indicating the control is keeping the unit at the heat level or power level you set. How to Set the Controls Push the knob in Be sure [...]

SURFACE CONTROLS (continued) Hot Surface Indicator Light (Glass Cooktops Only) A “HOT SURFACE” light will glow brightly when any halogenhzidiant element is turned on, and will remain lit after the unit is turned off until the surface is cool enough to touch. Each element has its own “HOT SURFACE” indicator light. ● It comes on instantly w[...]

Wok Cooking We recommend that you ● > 1 t t use only a flat-bottomed wok. They are available at your local retail store. Do not use woks that have support rings. Use of these types of woks, with or without the ring in place, can be dangerous. Placing the ring over the surface unit will cause a build-up of heat that will damage the porcelain co[...]

SURFACE COOKWARE TIPS (Glass Cooktop models only-continued) How to Check Pan Performance Use of correct cookware can affect the cooking performance and cleaning of your cooktop. The correct cookware reduces the temperature of the cooktop surface and minimizes the chance of spillovers burning onto the cooktop. You must use pans with perfectly flat b[...]

GLASS COOKTOP CLEANING (on some models) Glass Cooktop Cleaning Cleaning of glass cooktops is different from cleaning a standard porcelain finish. To maintain and protect the surface of your new glass cooktop follow these basic steps. Before you use the cooktop for the first time, clean it with Cook Top Cleaning Creme. This helps protect the top and[...]

CLOCK (on some models) The clock serves several purposes. Follow the directions for the Clock and Timer that apply to your model. To Set the Clock To set the clock, push the knob in and turn the clock hands to the correct time. The minute timer pointer will move also. Let the knob out, then turn the minute timer pointer to OFF. g / @ 04 0 9 10 [...]

Before Using Your Oven 1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand how 3. Read over the information and tips that follow. to set them properly. 4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it, 2. Check the oven interior. Look at the shelves. especially during the first weeks of using your Take a practice run at removing and replacing new range.[...]

BAKING Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately usinp an oven control svstem. We recommend that you ;perate the oven fo; a number of weeks to become familiar with your new oven’s performance. If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy Do It YourseZf instructions on how to adjust t[...]

Baking Pans 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[...]

ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT— DO IT YOURSELF! You may find that your new oven cooks differently To Adjust the Thermostat: than the one it replaced. We recommend that you use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it, following the times given in your recipes as a guide. If you think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can [...]

Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan. This makes clean-up easier when using the pan for marinating, cooking with fruits, cooking heavily cured meats or basting food during cooking. Press the foil tightly around the inside of the pan. Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a Q. meat ther[...]

BROILING Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from Turn the food, then use the upper element in the oven. Most fish and tender the times given for the cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to second side as a guide to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum. preferred doneness. Turn the food only once during broiling. Ti[...]

. Always use a broiler pan and grid. They are ● When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty designed to minimize smoking and spattering by edges hang over the sides because the dripping trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan. fat will soil the oven. ● The oven door should be open to the broil . Frozen steaks can be broiled b[...]

CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRIC POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE RANGE. A If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason,[...]

Surface Units and Drip Pans (Electric Coil Models) To clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest setting for a minute. The coils will burn off any soil. CAUTION ● Be sure all the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them. ● Do not immerse the surface units in liquids of any kind. ?[...]

CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Oven Shelves Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. Broiler Pan and Grid (on some models) After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven. Remove the grid from the pan. Carefully pour out the grease from the pan into[...]

Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable, but it is heavy. You may need help removing and replacing the door. Do not lift the door by the handle. Pti i .< —=.-. --— —’—-————e——————. —=. “/ ‘ / This can cause the glass to break (on some models) or cause damage “<.: to the door. ~a ==-- To remove the d[...]

CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Continuous-cleaning Oven Interior (on some models) Special Care of Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior: Do not attempt to clean the oven until you have read this section. The Continuous-Cleaning Oven cleans itself while cooking. The oven interior is finished with a special coating that cannot be cleaned in the usual mann[...]

How to Remove the Storage Drawer or Kick Panel to Clean Under the Range The area under the range can be reached easily for To clean under models with a cleaning by removing the bottom drawer (on some front kick panel, remove the models). To remove, pull the drawer out all the way, panel by pulling it straight out tilt up the front and remove it. To[...]

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[...]

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. men moving the range on this type of flooring, use care and follow these simple and inexpensive instructions. The range should be installed on a 1/4 inch thick sheet of plywood (or similar mat[...]

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 4 3 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 securel[...]

STEP 6 3 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. I CONNECTOR Jl_lll- ,1 BLOCK —] 0 ‘RACKET + llTlNl- BARE WIRE TIPS / f lhcOND”’T W~ING: CONNECTOR BLOCK IS APPROVED FOR COP[...]

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 8 ANTI-TIP BRACKET INSTALLATION 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[...]

QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM OVEN WILL NOT WORK OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT WORK FOOD DOES NOT BROIL PROPERLY FOOD DOES NOT ROAST OR BAKE PROPERLY OVEN TEMPERATURE TOO HOT OR TOO COLD THE OVEN DOOR 1S CROOKED 131ectric Coil Models SURFACE UNITS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY Glass Cooktop Models SURFACE UNITS WILL NOT MAINTAIN A ROLLING BOIL OR FRY[...]

PROBLEM SURFACE UNITS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY FOODS COOK SLOWLY TINY SCRATCHES (may appear as cracks) OR ABRASIONS ON GLASS COOKTOP SURFACE METAL MARKINGS (may appear as scratches) DARK STREAKS OR SPECKS AREAS OF DISCOLORATION ON COOKTOP HOT SUGAR MIXTURES/ PLASTIC MELTED TO THE SURFACE FREQUENT CYCLING OFF AND ON OF SURFACE UNITS THE PROBLEM SOLVER ([...]

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41 t I YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC RANGE Staple sales slip or cancelled check WARRANTY here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service I II under warranty. II WHAT IS COVERED 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 [...]