Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 164 D2966P073 GE
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Useand Care& Installation Guide Self-Cleaning Radiant Range Safety instructions..................,.3--5 Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........3, 29, 35 Operating Instructions, Tips Aluminum Foal . . . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE Q The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of Califor.
1 ● IIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) . Keep the hood and grease filters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires. Q Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range. e ● Do not use water on grease fries.
Cooktop and Radiant Surface Units ● Use proper pan size—Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the selected 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.
FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Not all features are on all model$. o- 0 e- o-- , 0- e- //- L : L . L I L 1 JBP65 JBP75 JBP76 JBP77 JBP78 Broiler Pan and Grid 6.
Explained Feature Index NTOI id] models have all features. on page 1 Storage Drawer or Kick Pane] I 3,30,32 2 Anti-rJ-ip Device 3, 29. See the install: ition Instructions. 33, 35 3 Anti-Tip label — . -$ Bake Element Nlay lx Ii fted gent]) for wiping oven floor.
HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE? Your new range has a radiant glass ceramic cooktop. The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and If you are used to cooking with gas burners or electric cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or surface units, you will notice some differences when surface unit you have.
Goking Guide for Using Heat Settings HI--–Quick start tor cooAing; brings water to a boil. %1~~1)----Saut~ and browrn: maintains a slow boil on liir~rc’ ;Imou nt of f-ood. .- Co(9ktop temperatures increase with the number of’ surface units that are on.
SURFACE COOKWARJ3 TIPS (Contlnud ) ● 0 — J 41 surface units. Do not place lids on the surface units, particularly wet lids. ‘w We recommend that yoLl LISC +–L—.> e I only a flat-bottomed wok. They are available tit yoLlr local retail s[ore.
Canning should be clone on the cooktop only. HOW’13V’ER. DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of the surface unit CANNERS OR OTHER L.ARGE DIAMETER POTS circle are not recommended for most surface cooking. FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER Howetcr, when cunning wi~h vater--bath or pressure THANT WATER.
RADIANT SURFACE CLEANING Glass Ceramic Cooktop Cleaning Cleaning of glass ceramic cooktops is different from cleaning a standard porcelain finish. To maintain and protect the surface of your new glass ceramic cooktop followJ these basic steps. DAILY CLEANING: Use only Cook Top Cleaning Creme on Glass Ceramic.
Not all features are on all models. Appearance may vary. I ,+J ) A HOUR v A MIN. v !0[ COOK TIME Q (JN/oFF 1 W“IIT ON/OFF [ ) e . d 1. OVEN ON Light.
OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TINIER Automatic Clock To Set the Clock The clock must be $e[ for the automatic olen tim illg functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a Timed D 1. Press the CLOCK pad. 2. Press the HO~lR and ,MIN. pads CLOCK to set the time of da).
Before Using Your C-Mm 1. L(xJ~ at the controls. Be sure you understand how to 3. Read o~~er the information and tips that follow. set them properly. Read o~er the directions for the 4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it, (Xen Contrt~ls S0 you understand how’ to use lhcln.
BAKING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during N’OTE: When [he o~en is hot. the t~~p anfl [}u{~idc baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. surfaces of the rwlge get hot tot~. Your oven temperature is controlled ~ery accurately using an oven control system.
Baking Pans Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur. ● Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies. . Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting in a 1 ighter.
BAKING (continued) Don’t Peek Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do DO NOT open the door to check until the minimum not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes time. Take advantage of the “Big View” window (on provide minimum and maximum baking times such some models) to monitor cooking progress.
‘-m / / How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Quick Reminder 1. Press the COOK TIME ON/OFF pad. 2. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the desired length of cooking time. 3. Press the START TIME ON/OFF pad. 4. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set the time of day you want cooking to start.
ADJUST THE OVEN THERIMOSTAT— DO IT YOURSELF! You may feel that your new oven cooks differently To Adjust the Thermostat: than the one it replaced. We recommend that you - L1se your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. following the times given in your recipes as a guide.
Do not lock the oven door with the latch during Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing, roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. after being removed from the oven. S~anding time Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes.
ROASTING (continued) Questions and Answers ~. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook meat thermometer? a roast or poultry? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at A. It is not necessary to preheat your oven.
Do not lock the oven door broiling. The latch is used 1. 2. 3. with the latch while Br~~iling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from for self-cleaning only. the upper broil element in the oven. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum.
BROILING GUIDE @ Always use a broiler pan and grid. They are o When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty designed to minimize smoking and spattering by edges hang over the sides. These could soil the trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan.
Quick Reminder: 1. btch the door. 2. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to AUTO SELF CLEAN. Before a Clean Cycle The range must be completely cool in order to set the self-clean cycle. You may have to allow the oven to C(XJI before you can slide the door latch.
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Quick Reminder: 1. Latch the door. 2. Turn (he (hen Tetnperature knob to AUTO SELF CLEAN. If (he oven is too hot and you start to set a clean cycle, you will not be able to s] ide the latch.
H OW to Set Delay Start of Cleaning (on some models) (@ick Reminder: 1. Latch the door. 2. Turn the Oven Temperature Control knob to AUTO SELF CLEAN. 3. Press the START TIME ON/OFF pad. 4. Press the HOUR and L41N. pads to set the time of day you want cleaning to start.
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) Questions and Answers Q. A. Q A. Q. A. Q. A. Q. A. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part of my self-cleaning oven? No cleaners or coatings should be used around any part of this o~en.
Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRIC POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE RANGE.
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Control Panel and Knobs Clean up any spills or spatters with a damp cloth. Rem(Je heavier soil with warm, soapy water. Ciean the control panel with mild liquid dish detergent and a soft cloth. Rub the control panel lightly.
Lift-Off (hen Door ‘rhe oven door is removable, but it i~ heavy. You may need help rem~}v ing and replacing the dtwr. D() not lift the door by the handle. This can cauw the glas~ [o brcah t~r car] cause damage tt) the doo~”. To remove the door, open it a few inches to the special stop position tiIat will hold the door open.
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Oven Shelves Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water, rinse and dry. NOTE: The oven shelves may also be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven, however, the shelves will darken in color.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTXNT: Save these instructions for the local electrical inspector’s use. IMPORTANT: OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES. NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with the appliance after installation is completed.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (ccmtinued) t v PREPARE THE OPENING (cent’d) Flooring Under the Range Your range, like many other household items, is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting. When moving the range on this type of flooring, use care, and follow these simple and inexpensive instructions.
2. Aluminum lViring A. Connect length of copper building wire to range terminal block. IL Splice copper wires to aluminum wiring using special connectors designed and UT.L. approved for joining copper to aluminum, and follow the connector manufac~urer’s recommended procedure closely.
QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM SURFACE UNITS WILL NOT MAINTAIN A ROLLING BOIL OR FRYING RATE IS NOT FAST ENOUGH COOKTOP FEELS HOT FOODS COOK SLOWLY SURFACE UNITS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY TINY .
PROBLEM OVEN WILL NOT WORK FOOD DOES NOT BROIL PROPERLY FOOD DOES NOT ROAST OR BAKE PROPERLY OVEN TEMPERATURE TOO HOT OR TOO COLD CLOCK AND TIMER DO NOT WORK OVEN WILL NOT SELF--CLEAN OVEN DOOR ACCIDENTALLY LOCKED DURING COOKING OVEN-~OOR WII.
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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC RANGE Staple sales sli or cancelled WARRANTY r check here. Proof o original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ● Burn out of any of the radiant For one year from date of original surface units.
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