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Self=Cle a Solid Disk Electric Range ❑ ! ❑ Safe~ instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...3-5 Anti-Tip Device .. ..... ... .... ... .. .... .... ... ... .. .. . ...3. 32 Operating Instructions, Wps Aluminum Foil ... ..... .. ..... ... .. .. .. ...5. 19,20,22 Clock and Timer .... ... .... .. ... ..... .. ..... .. .. .. .. .... ...1 3 Fe[...]
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~LP US ~LP YOU. . . Before using your range, read this book mreftily. It is intendd to help you operate and maintiin your new range properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 Write [...]
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WORTANT SA~W ~STRUCTIONS Rwd M Wtm@om Before Uskg Your Wge. I~ORTANT S~ETY NOTICE c The CaMornia Safe Drinking Water and Totic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a fist of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to su[...]
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WORTANT SA~~ ~STRUC~ONS (contlnud) ● Do not store flammable materhds in an oven or near the cooktop. ● DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUST~LE MATE~LS, GASOL~ OR OT~R FLAWBLE VAPORS AND LIQU~S ~ THE VIC~ITY OF T~S OR ANY OTHER APPLMNCE. ● Keep hood and grease ~ters clean to maintain goodventing and to avoid grease fries. ● Do not let cooking grease [...]
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Self-Cleaning Oven ● 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. s Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue fromoven cleaners will damage the[...]
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FEA-S OF YOUR RANGE 1 JBP29G ‘ ’ Ill / JBP570GM JBP571GM 6[...]
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I Explained Feature Index on page 1 Solid Disk Element Surface Unit Controls 5,9,29 2 ‘ON” Indicator Light 9 for Solid Disk Element Surface Units 3 Surface Light Switch (on some models) 9 4 Oven CANCEL button 4, 13, 15 Push it to cancel any oven operation. 16,22 5 Oven Control, Clock and Timer 13 6 Set Knob 13,15-17,20 Lets you set oven tempera[...]
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a ,, SU~ACE COO~G Before Using Your Solid Disk Modtie for the First Time The top working surface of sofid disk elements There will be some smoke and odor; this is normal. have a protective coating which must be hardened Heating of the element will change the stainless steel before using the elementi for the first time. To element trim rings to a go[...]
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How to Set the Controls 1. Push the control knob in. 2. Turn either clockwise or E counterclockwise to the desired heat setting. @ u The control must be pushed in to set only from Be sure you turn control to OFF when you finish cooking. An indicator fight will @ow when ANY heat on any surface unit is on. Cooktop temperatures increases with the n[...]
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S~ACE COO~G (continued) How to Check Pan Pefiomance on a Solid Disk Suflace Utit 1. Put 1 inch of water into the pan. 2. Bring water to a boil and observe the pattern of the bubbles as the water comes to a boil. 3. A uniform pattern of bubbles across the bottom of the pan confirms a good heat transfer and a good pan. 4. Bubbles localized in only a [...]
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Questions and Answers Q. May I can foods and preserves on my solid disk surface units? A. Yes, but ody use cookware designed for canning purposes. Check the manufacturer’s instructions and recipes for preserving foods. Be sure canner is flat-bottomed and fits over the center of the solid disk surface unit. Since canning generates large amounts of[...]
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Canning should be done on the solid disk surface unit’s only. Pots that extend beyond one inch of a cooking unit’s trim ring are not recommended for most surface cooking. However, when canning with a water-bath or pressure canner, larger-diameter cookware maybe used. This is because boiling water temperatures (even under pressure) are not harmf[...]
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STOP COOK TIMER CLOCK TIME CLEAN TIME BROIL BAKE nDDDDDD Oven “On” Indicator To Set the Clock The word “ON’ is displayed when the BAKE or the 1. Wsh the CLOCK button. BRO~ button is pushed. It goes out when the oven CANCEL button is pushed or when the oven shuts off 2. Turn the SET knob to the correct time of day. The clock is now set. The [...]
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Before Using Your Oven 1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand how NOTE: You may notice a “burning” or “oily” smell to set them properly. Read over the directions for the fwst few times you turn your oven on. This is the Oven Controls so you understand how to normal in a new oven and will dissipate in a short use them. time. To spee[...]
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Oven Light I The light comes on automatically when the door is opened. Use the switch on the control panel to turn the light on and off when the door is closed. Do Zt Yourse~—Adjust the Oven Themostit H you don’t think the oven is heating at the right temperature when you are baking or roasting, you can reset the thermostat yourseti. When cooki[...]
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BA~G (continued) How to Set Your Range for Bating To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the 3. Push the CANCEL button when correct position before you turn the oven on. BAKE 1. Push the BAKE button. D ? @ 2. Turn the SET knob until the desired SET temperature is displayed. 1 If preheating is desired, do not place the food in the oven until [...]
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How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Quick Reminder: 1. Push the COOK TIME button. 2. Turn the SET knob to set the cooking time. 3. Push the STOP T~E button. 4. Turn the SET knob until the desired stop time appears in the display. 5. Push the BAKE button. 6. Turn the SET knob to select the oven temperature. To avoid possible burns, place the s[...]
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BA~G (continued) For best baking results, follow these suggestions: Oven Shelves Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the desired locations while the oven is cool. The correct shelf position depends on the kind of food and the browning desired. As a general rule, place-most foods in the middle of the oven, on either shelf position B or C. See the c[...]
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Baking Guides When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for the best baking results. Cookies When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan (short sides dl around) may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur. Do not use a cookie s[...]
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ROAS~G Do not lock the oven door with the latch during Roasting. The latch is used for seti-cl=ning ody. 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, [...]
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Questions and Answers Q. Is it neeessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer? A. Checking the finished intemd temperature at the completion of cooking time is recommended. Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide section. For roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer at half-hour intervals after half the cooking time has passed. Q. W[...]
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Do not lock the oven door with the latch during broiling. The latch is used for seE-cleaning only. Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the upper unit in the oven. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum. 1. If the meat has fat or gristle near edge, cut v[...]
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1. Always use the broiler pan and rack that comes with your range. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan. 2. Leave the oven door open to the broil stop position for all foods. 3. For steaks and chops, slash fat evenly around outside edges of meat. To slash, cut crosswise through o[...]
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OPEM~G T~ SELF-CLEmG OWN Nod Cleamng Tree: 3 hours Before a Clean Cycle The range must be completely cool in order to set the se~-clean cycle. You may have to allow the oven to cool before you can slide the door latch. 1. Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven—they cannot withstand the high cleaning[...]
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How to Set Oven for Cleaning Quick Reminder: 1. Repare the oven for cleaning. 2. Close and latch the oven door. 3. Wsh the CLEAN button. 4. Turn the SET knob to set the clean time. 1. Follow the steps to prepare the oven for cleaning. The self-clean cycle will automatically begin after “CLEAN’ is displayed and the word “ON’ appears on the d[...]
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— OPEMT~G Tm SELF-CLEA~G OWN (continued) How to Set Delay Shrt of Cleting Delay Start is setting the oven timer to start the clean cycle automatically at a later time than the present time of day. NOTE: Before beginting make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day. Quick Reminder—Delay Start for SeM-Clean: 1. Prepare the oven for clea[...]
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Questions md Answers Q. ~ my oven clock is not set to the correct time of day, mn I still se~-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 se~-cleaning oven? A. No cleaners or coatings should be used a[...]
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Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfacto~ service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for your cooktop to assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE T~T ELECTWC POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEAMNG Am PART OFT= RANGE. Removal of Packaging Tape The safest way to remove adhesive left from packing NO[...]
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Suflace Light and Starter (on some models) Do not touch the btib when it is hot or with wet hands. Never wipe the tight area with a wet cloth. Electrical power must be shut off if you have to replace a broken bulb. To replace the btib: 1. flip the front of the hinged canopy up. 2. Remove the fluorescent light bulb. Replace the bulb with one of the [...]
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CA~ Am CLEHG (continued) Oven Light Bdb The light bulb is located on the back wall of the oven. Before replacing the bulb, disconnect electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or unplug the range from the electrical outlet. Let the bulb cool completely before removing it. For your safety, do not touch a hot bulb with a[...]
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Removable 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. This could cause the glass to break or cause damage to the door. To remove the door, open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open. Grasp fitiy on each side and lift[...]
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● All ranges can tip. ● Injmy codd resdt. ● h~ the Anti-tip detice packed tith the range. ● See the Instigation Instmctions. (continued) I ST~~ITY DEWCE ~STALLATION ~STRUC~ONS FOR BRAC~T HT NO. 34M73 Tools needed: ● Phillips head screwdriver ● 13/8” open end or adjustable wrench The bracket attaches to floor or wall to hold either the[...]
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QUES~ONS? ● USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM ‘&B~~G” OR “0~~’ ODOR E-ING FROM OVEN WEN TURNED ON OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT WORK OVEN WILL NOT WORK FOOD DOES NOT BROL PROPERLY FOOD DOES NOT ROAST OR BAKE PROPERLY OVEN ~LL NOT SELF-CLEAN OVEN DOOR WON’T OPEN ~R SELF-CLEAN CYCLE OVEN NOT CLEAN AFTER CLEAN CYCLE OVEN DOOR ACC~ENTALLY LOCKED D~[...]
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● T~ PROBLEM SOLmR PROBLEM SURFACE ~S WLL NOT MMNTMN A ROLL~G BOE OR FR~G RATE IS NOT FAST ENOUGH COOKTOP FEELS HOT FOODS COOK SLOWLY SURFACE UNTS DO NOT WORK PROPEMY SOLD DISK SURFACE UNTS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY SOLD DISK SURFACE ~TS SMOKE W~E HEA~NG (continued) POSS~LE CAUSE ● You must use pans which are absolutely flat. If light can be see[...]
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We’ll Be There Wlti the purchase ofyour new GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need tiorrnation or assistance from GE, wdll be there. All you have to do is call–toll-free! lmHome Repair Sewi~ 80WEXARES(80M32-2737) AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair semice, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for yo[...]
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YOUR GE Staple sales slip or cancelled check SOLID DISK RANGE here. Proof of original purchase date WARRANTY is needed to obtain semice under warranty. 1! 11 II WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to For one year from date of original the original purchaser and any purchase, we will provide, free of succeeding owner for[...]