GE 49-8780 manual

GE Appliances GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Part No. 164D3333P034 Pub. No. 49-8780 JBP48 (coil) JBP79 (glass) Owner’ s Manual Ranges Self-Cleaning Electric 5[...]

Congratulations! Y ou Ar e Now Part of the GE Family . Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. Best of all, you’ll experience these value[...]

GE & Y ou, A Ser vice Partnership. Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your range properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your range. Read this Manual Ask any GE appliance owner and they will tell you we stand behind our products with unmatc[...]

All ranges can tip and injury could result. T o prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall and floor by installing the Anti-T ip device supplied. T o check if the device is installed and engaged properly , remove the storage drawer and inspect the rear leveling leg. Make sure it fits securely into the slot. If you pull the range[...]

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’ s Manual. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ■ Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided installation instructions. ■ Do not[...]

■ Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holders touch hot surface units or heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth. ■ For your safety, never use your appliance for warming or heating the room. ■ Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline o[...]

7 T r oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information WHEN COOKING PORK… When cooking pork, follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170°F . This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will b[...]

■ 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. ■ Keep the oven vent unobstructed. ■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup. ■ Place the oven s[...]

9 T r oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information ■ Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket. ■ Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s Manual. ■ Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial o[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 10 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 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 t[...]

T r oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information ■ Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge is used to wipe spills on a hot cooktop, be careful to avoid steam burns. ■ Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or medium high heat settings. ■ Foods for frying should be as dry as[...]

■ Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off. ■ When the cooktop is cool, use only the recommended cleaning cream to clean the cooktop. ■ To avoid possible damage to the cooking surface, do not apply cleaning cream to the glass surface when it is hot. ■ After[...]

13 Using the surface units. T r oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information How to Set Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want. At both OFF and HI the control clicks into position. You may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking, indicating the control is [...]

Using the surface units. 14 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Indicator Lights (glass cooktops only) A HOT SURFACE indicator light will glow when any radiant element is turned on, and will remain on until the surface is cool enough to touch. A surface unit ON indicator light [...]

T r oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information Selecting types of cookware. (glass cooktops only) The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance. Stainless Steel: recommended Aluminum: heavy weight recommended Good conductivity. Aluminum residues[...]

Using the oven controls. 16 O N HR – + + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 9 10 Thr oughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Clock and T imer Features TIMER ON/OFF Press this pad to select the timer feature. CLOCK Press this pad[...]

Oven Control Settings AUTO SELF CLEAN Press this pad to select the self-cleaning function. See the Using the self-cleaning oven section. NOTE: Do not lock the oven door with the latch during cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only . BROIL HI/LO Pad Press this pad to select the broil function. BAKE Pad Press this pad to select the bake fun[...]

T o avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Befor e you begin… The shelves have stop-locks, so that when placed correctly on the supports, they will stop before coming completely out, and will not tilt. When placing and removing cookware, pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf support. T o[...]

19 T r oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information Aluminum Foil Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil. This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking. A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below [...]

Br oiling guide 20 Quantity and/ Shelf First Side Second Side Food or Thickness Position T ime (min.) T ime (min.) Comments Bacon 1/2 lb. (about C 4 1 ⁄ 2 4 1 ⁄ 2 Arrange in single layer . 8 thin slices) Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) C 10 7 Space evenly . Well Done 1/2 to 3/4 ″ Up to 8 patties take thick about same time. Beef Steaks Rare 1 ?[...]

Using the clock and timer . T r oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information 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 self-cleaning cycle. T o Set the Clock: Press the CLOCK pad. Press the + a[...]

Using the timed baking and roasting features. 22 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 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 [...]

T r oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information How to Set a Delay Start and Automatic Stop Make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day . Press the BAKE pad. Using the + or – pad, enter the desired temperature. Press the COOK TIME pad. Using the + or – pad, enter the desire[...]

Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! 24 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Y ou 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[...]

Using the self-cleaning oven. T r oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information Never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism. W ipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom. 25 Before a Clean Cycle The range must be completely cool in order to set the self-cl[...]

Using the self-cleaning oven. Never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism. 26 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Latch the door. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad. Using the + or – pad, enter the desired c[...]

27 T r oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information How to Delay the Start of Cleaning Latch the door. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad. Using the + or – pad, enter the desired clean time. Press the STOP TIME pad. The earliest stop time you can set will appear in the display. Using the + or[...]

Car e and cleaning of the range. 28 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 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 [...]

29 T r oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information Painted surfaces include the sides and the drawer front. Clean these with soap and water or a vinegar and water solution. Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleaning powders, steel wool or harsh abrasives on any painted surface. Painted[...]

Car e and cleaning of the range. 30 Lift-Of f Oven Door The oven door is removable for cleaning. Do not lift the door by the handle. T o remove the door , open it to the special stop position. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges. Do not place hands between the hinge and the oven door frame. T o replace the doo[...]

T r oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information 31 Oven Heating Elements Do not clean the bake element or the broil element. Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated. To clean the oven floor, gently lift the bake element. Clean with warm soapy water. Oven Light Replacement CAUT[...]

Be sur e all surface units are tur ned of f befor e raising the cooktop. Car e and cleaning of the range. 32 Lift-Up Cooktop (electric coil models only) Some models have a cooktop that can be lifted up for easier cleaning. The entire cooktop may be lifted up and supported in the up position. The surface units do not need to be removed; however, you[...]

Be sure all the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them. Sur face Units (electric coil models only) To clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest setting for a minute. The coils will burn off any soil. T o r emove a surface unit: To remove the drip pans for cleaning, the surface units[...]

Cooktop Surface Light When changing a cooktop light, do not touch the metal at the ends of the light. The cooktop light is easily replaced with a fluorescent tube of the same wattage. Before changing the light, pull the plug to the range or disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. T o r emove: Lift the light cover by pulling [...]

35 Br oiler Pan & Grid After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven. Remove the grid from the pan. Carefully pour out the grease from the pan into a proper container. Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water with a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad. If food has burned on, sprinkle the grid with detergent while hot and cove[...]

Cleaning the glass cooktop. 36 Clean the glass surface with cleaning cream before you use the cooktop for the first time. Also, clean the glass surface after each use. This helps protect the top and makes clean-up easier . T o clean the cooktop seal, let a wet cloth rest on it for a few minutes, then wipe clean. Use a mild detergent if needed. Do n[...]

37 T r oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information Special Care Be sure to use a new sharp razor scraper . Do not use a dull or nicked blade. Sugary spillovers (such as jellies, fudge, candy syrups) or melted plastics can cause pitting of the surface of your cooktop (not covered by the wa[...]

Installation of the range. 38 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Read these instructions completely and carefully . Befor e Y ou Begin IMPORT ANT : Save these instructions for the local electrical inspector’ s use. IMPORT ANT : OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES. NOT[...]

39 T r oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information Pr epare the Opening Allow 1 1 ⁄ 2 ″ spacing from the range to adjacent vertical walls above cooktop surface. Allow 30 ″ minimum clearance between surface units and bottom of unprotected wood or metal top cabinet, and 15 ″ minimum[...]

Installation of the range. 40 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Read these instructions completely and carefully . Flooring Under the Range Y our range, like many other household items, is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting. Wh[...]

41 T r oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information Power Cord Strain Relief Installation Remove the lower rear range wiring cover to expose the connector block and bracket. Remove the knockout ring (1 3 ⁄ 8 ″ ) located on bracket directly below the connector. To remove the knockout, u[...]

Installation of the range. 42 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Read these instructions completely and carefully . 3-Wir e Power Cord Installation W ARNING: The neutral or ground wire of the power cord must be connected to the neutral terminal located in the center of the con[...]

43 T r oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information 4-Wire Power Cord Installation W ARNING: The neutral wire of the supply circuit is connected to the neutral terminal located in the center of the connector block. The power leads must be connected to the outside (brass colored) terminals.[...]

Installation of the range. 44 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Read these instructions completely and carefully . 3-Wire Conduit Installation Remove the 3 screws from the connector block. Insert bare wires between the connector block terminals and movable nuts. Tighten screw[...]

45 T r oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information 4-Wire Conduit Installation 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. Insert bare wires between the connector b[...]

Installation of the range. 46 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Read these instructions completely and carefully . Anti-T ip Bracket Installation An Anti-T ip bracket is supplied with instructions for installation in a variety of locations. The instructions include a template[...]

Befor e you call for service… T r oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information T r oubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Oven light does not work Light bulb is [...]

Befor e you call for service… 48 T r oubleshooting T ips Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Food does not O v en is not set • Make sure you press the br oil properly at BROIL. BROIL HI/LO pad. Door not open to the • See the Using the broil stop position as oven section. recommended. Improper shelf position • See the Br oiling guide . being[...]

49 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Food does not bake O v en controls • See the Using the or roast properly improperly set. oven section. Shelf position is • See the Using the incorrect or the oven section. shelf is not lev el. Incorrect cookware • See the Using the or cookware of oven section. improper size being used. O v en thermostat [...]

Befor e you call for service… 50 T r oubleshooting T ips Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Oven will not The ov en temperature • Allow the range to cool to self-clean is too high to set a room temperature and self-clean operation. reset the controls. O v en controls • See Using the self-cleaning improperly set. oven section. O v en door is [...]

Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Excessive smoking Excessiv e soil. • Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Open the windows to rid the room of smoke. Wait until the LOCK light goes off. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle. Oven door will O v en too hot. • Allow the oven to cool not unlock below locking temperature. Oven not clean O v en co[...]

Befor e you call for service… 52 T r oubleshooting T ips Problem Possible Causes What T o Do LOCK light is on The ov en door was • Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. when you want accidentally locked. Allow the oven to cool. to cook Never force the door latch handle. “F—and a number” Y ou hav e a function • If a function error code flash in the d[...]

Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Glass Cooktop Models Fr equent cycling Improper cookware • Use only flat cookware of f and on of being used. to minimize cycling. sur face units Sur face units will not Improper cookware • Use pans which are maintain a rolling boil being used. absolutely flat and match or cooking is not the diameter of the su[...]

Befor e you call for service… 54 T r oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Electric Coil Models Sur face units The surface units are • With the controls off, check not functioning not plugged in solidly . to make sure th[...]

55 T r oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information GE Electric Range W arranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. For The Period Of: W e Will Replace, At No Charge T o Y ou: One Y ear [...]

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