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GE JCB905 manual

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    Safety Instr uctions . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–5 Operating Instr uctions Clock, Timer and Oven Lockout . . .16 Convection Oven . . . . . . . . . . . .18–22 Roasting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Timed Features . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 21 Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. W ARNING! For your safety , the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury , or loss of life. All ranges can tip and injury could result. T o prevent accidental tipping of the range, attac[...]

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    www .GEAppliances.ca 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 temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness. COOK MEA T AND POUL TRY THOROUGHL Y… Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Operati[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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 the surface unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to su[...]

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    SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 5 www .GEAppliances.ca READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMA TION CAREFULL Y . Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should[...]

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    T emperature Limiter Every radiant sur face unit has a temperature limiter . The temperature limiter protects the glass cooktop from getting too hot. The temperature limiter may cycle the units off for a time if: ■ The pan boils dry . ■ The pan bottom is not flat. ■ The pan is off center . ■ There is no pan on the unit. 6 Consumer Support T[...]

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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 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 its[...]

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    8 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking. Using the surface units. Dual Surface Unit Control Knob (on some models) The right front surface unit has 2 cooking sizes to select from so you can match the size of the unit to the[...]

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    9 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support www .GEAppliances.ca Using the Warming Zone (on some models) The WARMING ZONE is located in the back center of the glass sur face. Always start with hot food. Do not use to heat cold food. Placing uncooked or cold food on the WARMING ZONE could re[...]

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    10 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions BAKE Pad T ouch to select the bake function. BROIL HI/LO Pad T ouch to select the broil function. CONVECTION BAKE Pad T ouch to select baking with the convection function. CONVECTION ROAST Pad T ouch to select roasting with the convection functio[...]

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    BAKE Pad T ouch to select the bake function. BROIL HI/LO Pad T ouch to select the broil function. OVEN LOCKOUT Pad T ouch, then touch ST ART to lock/unlock the range touch pad controls. Display Shows the time of day , oven temperature, whether the oven is in the bake, broil or self-cleaning mode and the times set for the timer or automatic oven ope[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Cut slits in the foil just like the grid. 12 The oven has 6 rack positions. Do not place foods directly on the oven floor . Offset rack Oven rack Offset rack Using the oven. T o avoid possible burns, place the racks in the desired position before yo[...]

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    The size, weight, thickness, starting temperature and your preference of doneness will affect broiling times. This guide is based on meats at refrigerator temperature. † The U.S. Department of Agriculture says “Rare beef is popular , but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F means some food poisoning organisms may sur vive.” (Source:[...]

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    14 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the timed baking and roasting features. NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth [...]

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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 15 Use of probes other than the one provided with this product may result in damage to the probe or oven control. Use the handles of the probe and plug when inserting and removing them from the food and outlet. ■ T o avoid damaging your probe, do [...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day . The Kitchen T imer is a minute timer only. The Kitchen T imer does not control oven operations. The maximum setting on the Kitchen T imer is 9 hours and 59 minutes. 16 Using the clock, kitchen [...]

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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 17 Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! www .GEAppliances.ca 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 [...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Multi-rack position. 18 Straight rack Offset racks Using the convection oven. (on some models) Convection Fan Operation In a convection oven, a fan circulates hot air over , under and around the food. This circulating hot air is evenly distributed t[...]

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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Roasting rack Grid Post Broiler pan When baking cookies, you will get the best results if you use a flat cookie sheet instead of a pan with low sides. 19 www .GEAppliances.ca Convection Roast ■ Good for large tender cuts of meat, uncovered. The co[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 20 Using the timed features for convection cooking. (on some models) Y ou will hear a fan while cooking with these features. The fan will stop when the door is opened, but the heat will not turn off. NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, egg[...]

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    21 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support www .GEAppliances.ca How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop The oven will turn on at the time of day you set, cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically . Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day . T ouch t[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 22 For best results when roasting large turkeys and roasts, we recommend using the probe included in the convection oven. T o change the oven temperature during the Convection Roast cycle, touch the CONVECTION ROAST pad and then touch the number pad[...]

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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 23 Using the proofing and warming features. www .GEAppliances.ca The proofing feature maintains a warm environment useful for rising yeast-leavened products. How to Set the Oven For Proofing (on some models) Place the covered dough in a dish in the [...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 24 Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom. Using the self-cleaning oven. The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly . Before a Clean Cycle W e recommend venting your kitchen with an open window or using[...]

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    25 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support www .GEAppliances.ca How to Delay the Start of Cleaning T ouch the SELF CLEAN STD/LO pad once for a 4-hour clean time or twice for a 3-hour clean time. A 3-hour self-clean time is recommended for use when cleaning small, contained spills. A self-[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 26 + + Special features of your oven control. 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 dis[...]

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    27 + + Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support www .GEAppliances.ca T one V olume This feature allows you to adjust the tone volumes to a more acceptable volume. There are three possible volume levels. T ouch the BROIL HI/LO and BAKE pads at the same time for 3 seconds, until the display [...]

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    When the display shows ⊃ the oven is set in Sabbath. When the display shows ⊃ the oven is baking/roasting. ⊃ Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 28 Using the Sabbath feature. (on some models) (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) The Sabbath feature can be used f[...]

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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 29 + When the display shows ⊃ the oven is set in Sabbath. When the display shows ⊃ the oven is baking/roasting. ⊃ www .GEAppliances.ca How to Set for T imed Baking/Roasting—Immediate Start and Automatic Stop Make sure the clock shows the cor[...]

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    30 Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part 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[...]

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    31 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support The door is very heavy . Be careful when removing and lifting the door . Do not lift the door by the handle. T o remove the door: Fully open the door . Pull the hinge locks down toward the door frame, to the unlocked position. A tool, such as a s[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 32 Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere in the range. Stop guide Rail Wire cover holder . Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in a self- cleaning oven. After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven. Remove the grid from the pa[...]

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    33 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Roasting rack Offset racks Oven rack Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom. www .GEAppliances.ca Oven Floor Do not clean the broil element. Any soil will burn off when the element is heated. Clean the oven floor with warm, soapy water . On some m[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 34 The Ceramic Cooktop Scraper and all recommended supplies are available through our dealers or through a Camco Parts Store. NOTE: Do not use a dull or nicked blade. Use a Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops. Clean your cooktop after each spill. Use [...]

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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 35 Sugary spillovers (such as jellies, fudge, candy , syrups) or melted plastics can cause pitting of the surface of your cooktop (not covered by the warranty) unless the spill is removed while still hot. Special care should be taken when removing h[...]

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    36 Installation Free-Standing Instructions Electric Ranges BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully . • IMPOR T ANT — Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer . • Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future reference. • Sk[...]

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    PREP ARE THE OPENING See illustrations for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. The range must be placed with 1/2” minimum clearance at the back wall and side walls of the cabinet. MINIMUM DIMENSIONS BETWEEN COOKTOP , W ALLS AND ABOVE THE COOKTOP: ** * Make sure the wall covering, countertop and cabinets around the range can withstand the heat (u[...]

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    REPLACE THE STORAGE DRA WER Place the drawer rail on the guides. Push the drawer in until it stops. Lift the front of the drawer and push in until the stops clear the guides. Lower the front of the drawer and push in until it closes. D C B A 5 REMOVE STORAGE DRA WER Pull the drawer out until it stops. Lift the front of the drawer until the stops cl[...]

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    FINAL INST ALLA TION CHECKLIST • Check to make sure the circuit breaker is closed (RESET) or the circuit fuses are replaced. • Be sure power is in service to the building. • Check to be sure that all packing materials and tape have been removed. This will include tape on metal panel under control knobs (if applicable), adhesive tape, wire tie[...]

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    40 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Looking For Something More? T o inquire about purchasing a part or an accessory for your appliance, call our National Parts Center at 1-800-661-1616 . Tired of discolored racks? Wishing you had extra-heavy-duty oven racks? NOW A V AILABLE for you[...]

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    41 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Before you call for service… www .GEAppliances.ca Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Surface units will not Im[...]

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    T roubleshooting T ips Before you call for service… 42 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Oven temperature Oven ther mostat • See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! too hot or too cold needs adjustment. section. Oven will not work[...]

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    Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Clock and timer Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly do not work inserted in the electrical outlet. grounded outlet. A fuse in your home • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker . may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Oven controls impr ope[...]

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    Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Control signals after Y ou forgot to enter a • T ouch the BAKE pad and desired temperature or entering cooking time bake temperatur e or the SELF CLEAN STD/LO pad and desired clean time. or start time cleaning time. Display goes blank A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker [...]

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    Ownership Registration P .O. Box 1780 Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G1 Please place in envelope and mail to: ✁ Cut here 45[...]

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    Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration Important Mail T oday! GE Appliances Camco, Inc. Burlington, Ontario www.GEAppliances.ca First Name Mr . ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City Province Date Placed In Use Month Day Y ear Postal Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ _ Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration Dear Cu[...]

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    47 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. T o schedule service, 24 hours a day , call 1-800-361-3400. For The Period Of: GE Will Provide:[...]

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    Printed in the United States GE Appliances W ebsite www .GEAppliances.ca Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? T r y the GE Appliances W ebsite 24 hours a day , any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals on-line. Y ou can also “Ask Our T eam of Experts ™ ” your que[...]