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GE Appliances GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Part No. 164D3333P037 Pub. No. 49-8783 JBP60 JBP63 JBP66 JBP75 JBP76 JBP77 JBP78 Owner’ s Manual Ranges Self-Cleaning Radiant 4[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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 kick panel or storage drawer and inspect the rear leveling leg. Make sure it fits securely into the slot. If you [...]
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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[...]
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■ 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[...]
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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[...]
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■ 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[...]
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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[...]
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■ Never leave the surface units unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire. ■ Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The cooktop can be scratched with items such as sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry and rivets on clothing. ■ Do not operate the radiant surface units if the glass [...]
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T r oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information 11 ■ Be careful when placing spoons or other stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface when it is in use. They may become hot and could cause burns. ■ To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage, t[...]
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■ Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added. ■ If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying, stir together before heating, or as fats melt slowly. ■ Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats. ■ Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible t[...]
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REMEMBER… Y our continued health and safety are important to us. Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully . W e want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our GE family . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS T roubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information 13[...]
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Using the surface units. 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 keeping the power level you set. LO HI MED OFF Be sur e you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking[...]
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T r oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information Selecting types of cookware. The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance. Stainless Steel: recommended Aluminum: heavy weight recommended Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes appear as s[...]
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Using the oven controls. 16 HR MIN AUTOMA TIC OVEN COOK TIME ON/OFF TIMER ON/OFF ST ART TIME ON/OFF CLOCK 2 3 4 5 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 1 Thr oughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Clock and T imer Features AUTOMA TIC OVEN Light Thi[...]
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OFF PREHEA TED OVEN ON BROIL LATCH DOOR 450 AUTO SELF CLEAN WM 200 250 300 350 400 500 550 Oven Control Settings OVEN ON Light Glows anytime the oven is heating. The light will flash when the oven automatically turns off to remind you to turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF . LA TCH DOOR Light Glows when the oven is in the self-clean cycle. After [...]
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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[...]
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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 [...]
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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 ?[...]
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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 HOU[...]
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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 [...]
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Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! T r oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information 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 c[...]
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Using the self-cleaning oven. Never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism. 24 Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Before a Clean Cycle The range must be completely cool in order to set the self-clean cycle. We recommend venting with an o[...]
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25 T r oubleshooting T ips Installation Instructions Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Information How to Delay the Start of Cleaning (on some models) Latch the door. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to AUTO SELF CLEAN. Press the ST AR T TIME ON/OFF pad. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the time cleaning will start. When the LA TCH DO[...]
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Car e and cleaning of the range. 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 range and cause injury . Control Panel and Knobs Clean up spatters with a damp cloth. Remove heavier soil with [...]
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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 door , make sure the hinges are in the [...]
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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 (on some models) CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the[...]
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29 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[...]
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Cleaning the glass cooktop. 30 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[...]
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31 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[...]
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Installation of the range. 32 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[...]
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33 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[...]
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Installation of the range. 34 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[...]
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35 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[...]
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Installation of the range. 36 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[...]
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37 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.[...]
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Installation of the range. 38 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[...]
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39 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[...]
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Installation of the range. 40 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[...]
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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 Sur face units will not Improper cookwa[...]
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Befor e you call for service… 42 T r oubleshooting T ips Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Fr equent cycling Improper cookware • Use only flat cookware of f and on of being used. to minimize cycling. sur face units The display goes P ower surge. • Disconnect power at the blank or indicator fuse box or circuit breaker lights come on for at l[...]
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43 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 [...]
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Befor e you call for service… 44 T r oubleshooting T ips Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Oven temperature O v en thermostat • See the Adjust the oven too hot or too cold needs adjustment. ther mostat—Do it yourself! section. Clock and timer Plug on range is • Make sure electrical plug is do not work not completely plugged into a live, p[...]
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Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Excessive smoking Excessiv e soil. • Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF . Open the windows to rid the room of smoke. Wait until the LA TCH DOOR 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. Ov[...]
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Befor e you call for service… 46 T r oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Problem Possible Causes What T o Do LA TCH DOOR light The ov en door was • Turn the Oven is on when you accidentally locked. Temperature knob to OFF . want to cook Allow the oven to[...]
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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: We Will Replace, At No Charge T o Y ou: One Y ear Any [...]
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Printed in Louisville, KY 12-96 CG Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Information T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Service T elephone Numbers. The GE Answer Center ® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-C[...]