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    p se and Care&Installation Guide SelfiCleaning Electric Range Safety Instructions ....................3-5 Anti-Tip Device .................................3, 26, 28 Operating Instructions, Tips Aluminum Fo~.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .......4, 18,23 Automatic Timer and Clock .......................10 Canning Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . ........[...]

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    HELP US HELP YOU... Read this book 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, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 Write down the model and seri[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. The fiberglass insulation in self-c[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ● ● ✎ Do not touch heating elements or interior surface of oven. These surfaces may be hot enough to bum even though they are dark in color. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units, areas nearby surface units or any interior area of the ov[...]

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    ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Always turn surface unit to OFF before removing cookware. Keep an eye on foods being fried at HI or MEDIUM HIGH heat settings. To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric shock, always be certain that the controls for all surface units are at OFF position and all coils are cool before attempting to remove [...]

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    FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE JBP22GR JBP22R JBP24GR JBP25GR JBP26AR JBP26GR JBP26WR JBP27GR JBP28GR @ Broiler Pan (not included on all models) windows.) +Support Rods Some models have cooktops for easier lift-up cleaning. 6[...]

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    —. - - - . . . . . . . . . - . - -- . . . .“. . ---- ——. --. .—-.—.— Explained F’eature Indew i Nf)i all n](xiel~ have all features. ) on page —. . . . . . . — ——— .-.— . — ---- -.-.—.—.— ——...—.—— 1 StoI”il&!c 1)1-aw Cl’ (011 Sonlt Hmdels) 24 2 Anti Tip L)ek ice (See Installation Instructions. [...]

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    SURFACE COOKING At both OFF and HI the control “clicks”’ into position. You may hear slight “clicking” sounds during cooking. indicating the control is keeping the unit at the heat level or power level you set. How to Set the Controls I* a Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the heat setting you want. ‘, Be sure you turn co[...]

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    Deep Fat Frying ● Do not overfill cookware with fat that may spill over when adding food. Frosty foods bubble vigorously. Watch food frying at high temperatures. Keep range and hood clean from grease. Wok Cooking ● We recommend that yOLI use only a flat-bottomed wok. They are available at your local retail store. ● Use of these types of woks,[...]

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    AUTOMATIC TIMER AND CLOCK The automatic timer and clock on your range are STOP TIME DELAY START Clock helpful devices that serve several purposes. ‘ ‘ ‘ I ‘ ‘ ‘//,, ” ;; ‘ ‘//,, ,<,s 12 .< g9 “., ‘/ // T’ ;: 59 @f ~’$ 9 ’ -. /’ >’ / ,, ,, ’” ‘/ ,, ,6,,,/” / // PUSH TO TURN ~9 ‘ ;&?&[...]

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    Before Using Your Oven 1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand how to set them properly. Read over the directions for the Automatic Oven Timer so you understand its use with the controls. 2. Check oven interior. Look at the shelves. Take a practice run at removing and replacing them properly to give sure, sturdy support. 3. Read over inform[...]

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    USING YOUR OVEN (continued) Adjusting Oven Thermostat Use the time given in your recipe when using the oven for the first time. Oven thermostats, in time, may “drift” from the factory setting and differences in timing between an old and a new oven of 5 to 10 minutes are not unusual. Your oven has been set correctly at the factory and is more li[...]

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    TIMED BAKING (on some models) The automatic oven timer controls are designed to turn the oven on or off automatically at specific times that you set. (Use TIMED BAKE on the OVEN SET knob. ) How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the hands of the 2. Turn OVEN range clock show the correct time of day. SET knob[...]

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    BAKING (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. (/ ‘J..J As a general rule, place most foods in the middle of the oven, on either the second or third[...]

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    Baking Guides When ufing prepared baking mixes. follow package recipe or instructions for be it rcsult~, Pies Cakes !:Or best results, bake pies in dark. rough or dLIll pans When baking cakes, warped or bent pans will cause to pI”odLIce a browner. cri~per crust. Frozen pies in foil uneven baking results and poorly shaped products. pani sht)uld bc[...]

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    ROASTING 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, oven controls are set to BAKE or TIMED BAKE. (You may hear a slight clicking sound, indicating t[...]

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    Questions and Answers Q. A. Q. A. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer? Checking the finished internal temperature at the completion of cooking time is recommended. Temperatures are shown in Roasting Guide. For roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer at half- hour intervals after half the time has passed. Why is my roast[...]

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    BROILING Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from 5. Turn OVEN the upper unit in the oven. Most fish and tender cuts SET (on some of meat can be broiled. Follow these steps to keep models) and spattering and smoking to a minimum. OVEN TEMP 1. If meat has fat or gristle near edge, cut vertical knob to slashes through both about 2“ apa[...]

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    1. Always use broiler pan and rack that comes with your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan. 5. When arranging food on pan, do not let fatty edge! hang over sides, which could soil oven with fat dripping. 6. Broiler does not need to be preheated. However, ff very thin food[...]

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    OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN Normal cleaning time: 3 hours Before a Clean Cycle 3. Clean spatters or spills on oven front frame (A) and Quick Reminder: oven door outside gasket (B) with a dampened cloth. 1. Prepare oven for cleaning. Polish with a dry cloth. Do not clean gasket (B). 2. TLlrn OVEhT SET and OVEN TEMP knobs to Do not allow water t[...]

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    After a Clean Cycle After cleaning is complete, the door will stay locked 2. Turn OVEN SET knob to OFF. Turn OVEN TEMP until the oven cools down. This takes about 30 minutes. knob to OFF (on some models). 1. When oven has cooled, slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go and open the mi, NOTE: To start and stop cleaning at a time late[...]

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    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 your range to assure safe and proper maintenance. Cooktop Surface To avoid damaging the porcelain enamel surface of the cooktop and to prevent it from becoming dull, clean up spills[...]

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    Drip Pans Surface Unit ‘Drip Pan To remove the drip pans for cleaning. the surface units must be removed first. Lift the surface unit about one inch above the drip pan and pull it out. Make sure the surface units are completely cool bejbre touching them. Clean the drip pans with soap and water, plastic scouring pad or in the dishwasher. DO NOT CL[...]

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    CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Control Panel and Knobs It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use of the oven. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water, rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control pane[...]

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    Metal Parts Glass Surfaces Do not use steel wool, abrasives, ammonia or commercial oven cleaners. To safely ~]ean surfaces; wash, rinse - J:i -.. ~~~ .; . and then dry with a soft cloth. & To clean the outside glass finish, use a glass cleaner. Rinse and polish with a dry cloth. Do not allow the water or cleaner to run down inside openings in t[...]

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    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefilly. 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[...]

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    PREWRE THE OPENING (continued) 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. When 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[...]

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    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 4 (continued) 2. Aluminum Wiring A. Connect length of copper building wire to range terminal block. B. Splice copper wires to aluminum wiring using special connectors designed and U.L. approved for joining copper to aluminum, and follow the connector manufacturer’s recommended procedure closely. NOTE: Wire used, loc[...]

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    PROBLEM OVEN WILL NOT WORK OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT WORK FOOD DOES NOT BROIL PROPERLY FOOD DOES NOT ROAST OR BAKE PROPERLY CALROD@ SURFACE UNITS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. ● The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown. ● Oven controls[...]

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    PROBLEM OVEN WILL NOT SELF-CLEAN OVEN DOOR WON’T LATCH OVEN TEMPERATURE TOO HOT OR TOO COLD PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Automatic timer dials not set or not set properly. Clock must be set to time of day and the STOP TIME dial must be set and advanced beyond the time noted on oven clock. ● The STOP TIME dial was not advanced f[...]

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    Wdll Be There ~’ith the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call-toll-free GEAnswer Center@ In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-4’’Z-27W7 ,4 GE (hnsumer Service professional will prol’ide expert repair service, schedule[...]

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    I YOUR GE ELECTRIC RANGE I WARRANTY II Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. 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 part of the range that[...]