GM JDP40 manual

R E A R F R O N T O V E N L IG H T U N IT O N U N IT O N R E A R F R O N T C LEA R O FF C LO C K S ELF CLEAN P R E H E A T B AK E C O O K I N G T I M E S T O P T I M E BR O IL H I / L O K I T C H E N T I M E R O N O F F Part No. 164D3333P207 Pub. No. 49-8980-1 JR 12/99 318200814 Rev . B GE Appliances Owner’ s Manual JDP40 Ranges Self-Cleaning Rad[...]

Congratulations! Y ou Are 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 values e[...]

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 or explosion, 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[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 4 ■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. Be careful when reaching for items stored over the range. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot surface units or heating elements and may cause severe burns. ■ Use only dry [...]

5 ■ 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 oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven. Re[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ 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. ■ Do not operate the radiant surface units if the glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning solution may penetrate a broken co[...]

7 Using the surface units. 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. Be [...]

Using the surface units. 8 Do not slide cookware across the cooktop because it can scratch the glass—the glass is scratch resistant, not scratch proof. DRAGGING About the radiant surface units… The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a smooth glass surface. NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for the first time. [...]

9 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 me[...]

CLEAR OFF CLOCK SELF CLEAN PREHEAT BAKE COOKING TIME STOP TIME BROIL HI/LO KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF Using the oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 10 Oven Control, Clock and T imer Features PREHEA T Pad Press this pad to set automatic preheating. BAKE Pad Press this pad to select the bake function. Di[...]

11 Using the oven. T o avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before 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 [...]

Place the meat or fish on the broiler grid in the broiler pan. Follow suggested shelf positions in the Broiling guide. Press the BROIL HI/LO pad . Press the INCREASE pad or DECREASE pad once for HI Broil, then press the DECREASE pad to select the Variable Broil settings. When broiling is finished, press the CLEAR/OFF pad . How to Set the Oven for B[...]

13 Using the clock and timer . Not all features are on all models. T o Set the Clock 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. Press the CLOCK pad. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the time of day. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad t[...]

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 of harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is off, because heat from the bulb will speed harmful b[...]

15 Adjust the oven thermostat—Easy to do 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, you can adjust the thermostat yourself. Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery [...]

Using the self-cleaning oven. Before a Clean Cycle The range must be completely cool in order to set the self-clean cycle. We recommend venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first self-clean cycle. Remove all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven. The oven shelves can be self-cleaned, but they will darken,[...]

17 Care and cleaning of the range. Control Panel and Knobs Clean up spatters with a damp cloth. Remove heavier soil with warm, soapy water. Do not use abrasives of any kind on the control panel. The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning. To remove a knob, pull it straight off the stem. Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak. Pu[...]

18 Care and cleaning of the range. Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable for easier access to the light bulb. Do not lift the door by the handle. See the Installation Instructions for door removal and replacement. T o clean the inside of the door: ■ Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during the self-clean cycle, you do not need[...]

19 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: Hold a hand under the cover so it doesn’t fall when released. With fingers of the same hand, firmly push ba[...]

20 Cleaning the glass cooktop. 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 around the edge of the glass, let a wet cloth rest on it for a few minutes, then wipe clean. Use a m[...]

CAUTION, FOR PERSONAL SAFETY : DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE. REMOVE HOUSE FUSE OR OPEN CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE BEGINNING INST ALLA TION. This appliance must be supplied with the proper voltage and frequency, and connected to an individual, properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a circuit breaker or time delay fuse, as not[...]

22 Read these instructions completely and carefully . Installation Instructions. Preparing the Opening NOTES: • Installation of a listed microwave oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall conform to the installation instructions packed with that appliance. • T o eliminate the hazard of reaching over heated surface units, cabinet storage[...]

23 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Safety Instructions Customer Service This appliance is manufactured with a neutral (white) power supply wire and a cabinet-connected green (or bare copper) grounding wire. Connect the appliance cable to the junction box through the U.L.-listed conduit conne[...]

24 Installation Instructions. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Read these instructions completely and carefully . On existing installations that used a GE family drop-in range cutout, there may be a gap on each side of the range once it is installed. T o m[...]

25 Read these instructions completely and carefully . Install the Range LOCKED (NORMAL) POSITION UNLOCKED POSITION FOR DOOR REMOV AL DOOR REMOVED FROM RANGE HINGE SLOT W ARNING: THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE RANGE MUST BE SHUT OFF WHILE LINE CONNECTIONS ARE BEING MADE. F AILURE TO DO SO COULD RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH. This range is designe[...]

26 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Read these instructions completely and carefully . Anti-T ip Bracket This range is equipped with an anti-tip bracket attached to the back of the range with two screws. If countertop thickness is greater than 1/2 ″ , re[...]

27 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Safety Instructions Customer Service Final Check Be sure all range controls are in the OFF position before leaving the range. Install the Bottom Grille Remove any protective wrap from the grille. Attach the grille to the lower front frame of the range with [...]

Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Surface units will not Improper cookware • Use pans which are absolutely flat and match maintain a rolling boil being used. the diameter of the surface unit selected. or cooking is not fast enough Surface units do A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. not work properly may be blown or t[...]

29 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Food does not Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section. broil properly Door not open to the broil stop • See the Using the oven section. position as recommended. Improper shelf position • See the Broiling guide. being used. Food being cooked in a hot pan. • Use the broiling pan an[...]

30 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Before Y ou Call For Service… 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 Oven makes This is [...]

31 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: GE Will Provide: One Y ear Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. From the date of the During this full one-year warranty[...]

32 Service T elephone Numbers. GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs Service 800.626.2000 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in plannin[...]