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Coil Top and Radiant Top Models Standard Clean Models JBS03 JBS07 JBS15 JBS27 JBS56 Self -Clean Models JBP15 JBP22 JBP27 JBP60 JBP61 183D6379P043 49-88034 05-07 JR Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . 2 – 6 Operating Instructions Adjust the O ven Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . [...]
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IMP ORT ANT SAFE T Y INFORMA TION. RE AD ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. W ARNING! For your safety , the information in this manual must be followed t o minimize the risk of f ire or explosion, electric shock , or t o prevent property damage, personal injury , or loss of life. All ranges can tip and injury could result . To prevent accidental tippin[...]
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3 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer S uppor t ge. com COOK MEA T AND P OUL TRY THOR OUGHL Y … Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F . Cooking to these tempera[...]
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■ 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 par ts listed in this Owner ’s Manual. ■ Do not use oven cleaners on self-clean models. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around a[...]
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5 Use proper pan size–select cookware having flat bott oms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element . The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the sur face unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to sur face unit will also improve eff iciency . ■ Never leave the[...]
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IMP ORT ANT SAFE T Y INFORMA TION. RE AD ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 6 ■ Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The cooktop can be scratched with items such as sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry and rivets on clothing. ■ Large scratches or impacts to glass doors or cooktops can lead to broken or shattered glass. ■ Do not operate the ra[...]
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7 Using the sur face units. ge. com Throughout this manual , features and appearance may vary from your model . Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer S uppor t Be sure you turn the control knob to Off when you f inish cooking . How to Set Indicator Lights (on radiant gl[...]
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About the radiant surface units… The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a smooth glass surface. NO TE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for the f irst time. It is caused by the heating of new parts and insulating materials and will disappear in a shor t time. The sur face unit will cycle on and off to maintain your s[...]
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9 Selecting types of cookware. ge. com The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops . Stainless Steel: recommended Aluminum: heavy weight recommended Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes appear as scratches on the cooktop, but can be removed if cleaned immediately. Because of i[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Car e and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Consumer S uppor t Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and S ettings Bake/T emp Recall Pad T ouch this pad to select the bake function. Bake Light Flashes while in edit mode—you can change the oven temperature at this point . Glows whe[...]
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11 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer S uppor t ge. com Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and S ettings Automatic Oven Light (on some models) This lights anytime the oven has been programmed using the Cooking Time or Star t Time functions. Oven Light On/Of f Pad[...]
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12 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Car e and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Consumer S uppor t To avoid possible burns , place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. The shelves have stop-locks, so that when placed correctly on the shelf suppor ts (A through E), they will stop before co[...]
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Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it . T o preheat , set the oven at the correct temperature. Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10 minutes . On some models , the display will show “PRE” while preheating. When the oven reache[...]
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Using the oven. 14 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Car e and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Consumer S uppor t Quantity and/ Shelf * First Side Second Side Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) C 10 7–10 Space evenly. 1 ⁄ 2 to 3 ⁄ 4 ″ thick 4 lbs. (16 p[...]
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Not all features are on all models . T o Set the Timer The timer does not control oven operations . The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 59 minut es . T ouch the Kit chen Timer On/Off pad. T ouch the + or – pads until the amount of time you want shows in the display. The maximum time that can be entered in minutes is 59. Times more tha[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Car e and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Consumer S uppor t 16 Not all features are on all models . Using the clock and timer . (on some models) T o Reset the Timer If the display is still showing the time remaining, you may change it by touching the Kit chen Timer On/Off pad, the[...]
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Do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed cooking . The lat ch is used for self -cleaning only. NO TE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk , eggs , f ish, stuf f ings , poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or af t er cooking . Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria . Be sure th[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Car e and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Consumer S uppor t 18 Y our new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and how you may activate them. The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing[...]
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19 The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only . It cannot be used for broiling, self -cleaning or Delay Start cooking . NO TE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes of f when the door is closed. The bulb may be removed. See the Oven Light Replacement section. On models with a light swi[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Car e and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Consumer S uppor t Using the Sabbath Featur e. (on some models) (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) How to Exit the Sabbath Feature T ouch the Clear/Off pad. If the oven is cooking, wait for a random delay period of approx[...]
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Y ou may f ind that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks t o become more familiar with it . If you still think your new oven is too hot or t oo cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself. Do not use thermomet ers , such as those found in grocery stores , to check the t emperature setting of y[...]
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22 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Car e and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Consumer S uppor t Using the warming drawer . (on some models) When Using the Warming Drawer The warming drawer will keep hot , cooked foods at ser ving temperature. Always star t with hot food. Do not use to heat cold food other than cr[...]
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23 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer S uppor t ge. com T emperature Selection Chart ■ The temperature, type and amount of food, and the time held will affect the quality of the food. ■ Food in heat-safe glass and glass-ceramic utensils may need a higher control [...]
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For the first self-clean cycle, we recommend venting your kitchen with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood. Remove the shelves, any broiler pan, broiler grid, all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven. The oven shelves can be self-cleaned, but they will darken, lose their luster and become hard to slide. Do not use commercial o[...]
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25 The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. After a Clean Cycle Y ou cannot set the oven for cooking until the oven is cool enough for the door to be unlatched. Y ou may notice some white ash in the oven. Wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools. If whit e spots remain, remove them with a [...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Car e and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Consumer S uppor t The oven door is removable for cleaning. Do not lif t the door by the handle. Make sure the oven is completely cool . T o remove the door, open it to the special stop position. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door [...]
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CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, turn the oven light of f and disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely. T o remove the cover : Hold a hand under the cover so it doesn’t fall when released. With fingers of the same hand, firmly pus[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Car e and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Consumer S uppor t 28 T o remove the st orage drawer : Pull the drawer out all the way. Tilt up the front and remove it . T o replace the storage drawer : Insert glides at the back of the drawer beyond the stop on range glides. Lift the dra[...]
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ge. com 29 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer S uppor t Warming Drawer Rack (on some models) Clean the rack with detergent and water . After cleaning, rinse the rack with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. Removable Warming Drawer (on some models) Most cleaning [...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Car e and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Consumer S uppor t 30 Car e and cleaning of the range. Be sure all the controls are turned to OFF and the sur face units are cool before att empting t o remove them. T o clean the sur face units, turn the control to the highest setting for [...]
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31 ge. com Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer S uppor t Painted sur faces include the sides of the range and the sides of the door trim. T o clean the painted surfaces, use a hot , damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable for these sur faces. Use a clean, hot , damp[...]
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32 Cleaning the glass cookt op. (on some models) Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Car e and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Consumer S uppor t Allow the cooktop to cool. Use a single-edge razor blade scraper at approximately a 45° angle against the glass sur face and scrape the soil. It will be necessary to apply[...]
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To order CE RA MA BRYT E ® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and the cooktop scraper , please call our toll-free number : National P ar ts Cent er . . . . 800.626.2002 CERAMA BRY TE ® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner . . . . . . . . .# WX10X300 CERAMA BRY TE ® Ceramic Cooktop Scraper . . . . . . . .# WX10X0302 Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .# WB64X[...]
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34 Questions? Call 800.GE. CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Websit e at: ge.com Installation Fr ee-Standing Instructions Electric Ranges BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions complet ely and carefully. • IMP ORT ANT — Save these instructions for local inspector ’s use. • IMP ORT ANT — Obser ve all governing codes and ordinances. • N[...]
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35 Installation Instructions PREP ARE T O INST ALL THE RANGE T OOLS YOU WILL NEED MA TERIALS YOU MA Y NEED Anchor Sleeves Lag Bolts Tin Snips (For Anti-Tip Bracket Mount ed on Concrete Floors Only) 3-Wire Cord 4‘ Long 4-Wire Cord OR 4‘ Long (UL Approved 40 AMP) Adjustable Wrench Level 1/4” Nut Driver Phillips Screwdriver Drill with 1/8” Bit[...]
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36 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ALL NE W CONSTRUCTIONS, MOBILE HOMES AND INST ALL A TIONS WHERE LOCAL CODES DO NOT ALLOW GROUNDING THR OUGH NEUTRAL Use only a 3-conductor or a 4-conductor UL-listed range cord. These cords may be provided with ring terminals on wire and a strain relief device. A range cord rated at 40 amps with 1[...]
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37 Installation Instructions P OWER CORD AND STRAIN RELIEF INST ALL A TION Remove the wire cover (on the lower back of the range) by removing two (2) screws using a 1/4” nut driver . Do not discard these screws. Remove the knockout ring (1 3 ⁄ 8 ″ ) located on bracket directly below the terminal block . To remove the knockout , use a pair of [...]
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT .) 38 Installation Instructions 4-WIRE P OWER CORD INST ALLA TION W ARNING: The neutral wire of the supply circuit must be connected t o the neutral terminal located in the lower cent er of the terminal block . The power leads must be connected to the lower left and the lower right terminals of the terminal block . The [...]
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39 Installation Instructions 3-WIRE CONDUIT INST ALLA TION Loosen the 3 lower terminal screws from the terminal block . Inser t the center bare wire (white/neutral) tip through the bottom center terminal block opening. On cer tain models, the wire will need to be inserted through the ground strap opening and then into the bottom center block openin[...]
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40 Installation Instructions INST ALL THE RANGE ANTI-TIP DE VICE INST ALL A TION An Anti-Tip bracket is supplied with instructions for installation in a variety of locations. The instructions include all necessary information to complete the installation. Read the Safety Instructions and the instructions that fit your situation before beginning ins[...]
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LEVEL THE RANGE (CONT .) On all warming drawer models, the rear leveling legs must be adjusted prior to moving the range into position. They can be adjusted from the bottom at the back of the range. Use an open-end or adjustable wrench to adjust the leveling legs until the range is level. Replace the drawer or panel. F E D 10 Installation Instructi[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Car e and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Consumer S uppor t 42 Befor e you call for ser vice… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages f irst and you may not need t o call for ser vice. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Radiant Cookt o[...]
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43 ge. com Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer S uppor t Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Coil Cookt ops Sur face units The sur face units are not • With the controls off, check to make sure the sur face not functioning plugged in solidly. unit is plugged complet[...]
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Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Car e and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Consumer S uppor t 44 Befor e you call for ser vice… Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Food does not Oven is not set t o BROIL . • On models with a temperature knob, make sure you turn broil properly it all the wa[...]
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45 ge. com Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer S uppor t Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Oven temperature too Oven thermostat • See the Adjust the oven thermostat–Easy to do hot or t oo cold needs adjustment . yourself ! section. Clock and timer do Plug on ran[...]
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46 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Car e and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Consumer S uppor t Troubleshooting Tips Befor e you call for ser vice… Problem Possible Causes What T o Do “Burning” or “oily” This is normal in a new oven • T o speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a odor emitting f[...]
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47 Accessories. ge. com Looking For Something More? Y ou can f ind these accessories and many more at ge.com , or call 800.626.2002 (during normal business hours). Have your model number ready. Tired of discolored racks? W ishing you had extra-heavy-duty oven racks? NOW A V AIL ABLE for your range: GE’s innov ative, self-cleanable porcelain-coate[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Car e and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting Tips Consumer S uppor t 48 Notes.[...]
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Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration Im p o rta n t M a il T o d a y ! GE Consumer & Industrial Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, KY 40225 ge.com First Name Mr . ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Y ear Zip Code Apt . # Last Name Phone Number _ _ Consumer Pr odu[...]
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For The Period Of : GE W i ll P r ovide: One Year Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. From the date of the During this limit ed one-year w arranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor original purchase and in-home service to replace the defective part . 51 Electric Range Warranty. ■ Service t[...]
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This book is printed on recycled paper. Printed in Mexico Consumer S uppor t . GE Appliances Website ge. com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster ser vice, you can now download O wner ’s Manuals, order par ts or even schedule s[...]