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www .GEAppliances.com JSP56 JS966 JD966 Owner’ s Manual Ranges Self-Cleaning Convection 164D4290P017 49-80051 11-00 JR Safety Information Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . 2, 3 Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Operating Instruction[...]
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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.com ■ Do not store flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop. ■ CAUTION : Items of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets above a range or on the back of a range— children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured. ■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the [...]
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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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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 5 www .GEAppliances.com ■ 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 g[...]
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Using the surface units. NOTE: Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 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.[...]
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Do not slide cookware across the cooktop because it can scratch the glass—the glass is scratch resistant, not scratch proof. DRAGGING T emperature Limiter Every radiant surface 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: ■[...]
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Selecting types of cookware. 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 its low melt[...]
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9 Note: Flat-bottomed canners are required for glass cooktops. Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of the surface unit’s circle are not recommended for most surface cooking. However, when canning with water-bath or pressure canner, larger-diameter pots may be used. This is because boiling water temperatures (even under pressure) are not harmful to the[...]
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10 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the oven controls. NOTE: Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Oven Control, Clock and T imer Features and Settings SELF CLEAN Pad Touch this pad to select the self-cleaning function. See the Using the se[...]
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11 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Special features of your oven control. www .GEAppliances.com 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 activ[...]
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12 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions By using the Convection Conversion feature you can automatically convert the oven temperature from regular baking to Convection Bake temperatures. To convert the oven temperature for convection baking, follow the steps below. Touch and hold the C[...]
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 13 Using the Sabbath Feature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays.) (On some models) www .GEAppliances.com The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only . It cannot be used for c[...]
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14 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Preheating and Pan Placement Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. T o preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature. The control will beep when the[...]
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15 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Quantity and/ Shelf First Side Second Side Food or Thickness Position T ime (min.) T ime (min.) Comments Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) D 13 8 Space evenly . 1 / 2 to 3 / 4 ″ thick 4 lbs. (12 patties) D[...]
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16 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the clock and timer . T o Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time of day for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a timed baking or self-cleaning cycle. Touch the CLO[...]
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17 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the timed baking and roasting features. www .GEAppliances.com NOTE: Foods that spoil easily–such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork–should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 ho[...]
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18 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the probe. (on some models) For many foods, especially roasts and poultry , internal food temperature is the best test for doneness. The temperature probe takes the guesswork out of roasting by cooking foods to the exact doneness you want. [...]
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19 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the convection oven. www .GEAppliances.com The convection oven fan shuts off when the oven door is opened. DO NOT leave the door open for long periods of time while using convection cooking or you [...]
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20 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the convection oven. Cookware for Convection Cooking Before using your convection oven, check to see if your cookware leaves room for air circulation in the oven. If you are baking with several pans, leave space between them. Also, be sure [...]
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 21 www .GEAppliances.com How to Set the Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the Probe (on some models) The display will flash PROBE and the oven control will signal if the probe is inserted into the out[...]
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22 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the convection oven. Convection Roasting Guide Meats Minutes/Lb. Oven T emp. Internal T emp. Beef Rib (3 to 5 lbs.) Rare † 20–24 325 ° F . 140 ° F. Medium 24–28 325 ° F . 160 ° F. Well 28–32 325 ° F . 170 ° F. Boneless Rib, T [...]
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How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop Y ou can set the oven control to delay-start the oven, cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically . Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day. Touch the CONVECTION BAKE/ROAST pad once ( BAKE is displayed). Touch the number pads to set the desired oven temperature. Touch t[...]
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24 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! 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 cold, [...]
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 25 Using the self-cleaning oven. www .GEAppliances.com The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly . Before a Clean Cycle We recommend venting your kitchen wit[...]
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26 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the self-cleaning oven. The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly . How to Delay the Start of Cleaning Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day. Touch the SELF CLEAN pad. Using the n[...]
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27 Control Panel Deactivate the touch pads before cleaning. See the Cooking/Self-Clean lockout information in the Special features of your oven control section in this manual. Clean up splatters with a damp cloth. You may also use a glass cleaner. Remove heavier soil with warm soapy water. Do not use abrasives of any kind. Reactivate the touch pads[...]
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28 Clean the oven shelves and the convection roasting rack with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves and rack with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. NOTE: The oven shelves and convection roasting rack may be cleaned in the self- cleaning oven. However , the shelves will darken in color , lose their luster and [...]
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29 www .GEAppliances.com Oven Light Replacement CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, 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: Twist lens counterclockwise about a quarter turn to remove. Do not remove any screws to[...]
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30 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the range. Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models) Do not use a steel-wool pad; it will scratch the surface. To clean stainless steel surfaces, use a hot, damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable for stainless steel surfac[...]
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 31 Cleaning the glass cooktop. www .GEAppliances.com Normal Daily Use Cleaning ONLY use the recommended cleaning cream, Cerama Bryte™, on the glass cooktop. Other creams may not be as effective. To mainta[...]
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32 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Cleaning the glass cooktop. Turn off all surface units. Remove hot pans. Wearing an oven mitt, hold the razor scraper at approximately a 45° angle and move the spill to a cool area on the cooktop (away from the hot surface unit). Remove the spil[...]
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33 Before Y ou Call For Service… www .GEAppliances.com 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. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Surface units will not Improper cookware • Use pans which are flat and match the diameter of maintain a rolling boil being[...]
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Before Y ou Call For Service… Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Food does not bake Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section. or roast properly Shelf position is incorrect • See the Using the oven section. or the shelf is not level. Incorrect cookware or • See the Using the oven section. cookware of improper size bein[...]
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35 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Clock and timer do Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly not work inserted in the electrical outlet. grounded [...]
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Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Control signals after You forgot to enter a • Touch the BAKE pad and desired temperature or entering cooking time bake temperature or the SELF CLEAN 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. blown or [...]
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38 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Important Mail Today! General Electric Company Louisville, Kentucky www.GEAppliances.com First Name Mr. ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Year Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ _ Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer:[...]
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39 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support GE Electric Range W arranty . All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. T o schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day , contact us at www[...]
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