Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product JBPA48 GE
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Useand Care & Installation Guide Self-Cleaning Electric Range Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-5 Anti-Tip Device ................. ...............3, 26, 30 Operating Instructions, Tips Aluminum F OI I .....................
HELP US HELP YOU Before using your range, read this book carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this applkmce. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ● The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of Califo.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ● For your safety, never use your appliance for warming or heating the room. ● DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OT13ER APPLIANCE.
Surface Cooking Units Q ● Use proper pan size- Select ‘.&+, cookware having flat bottoms large lr- 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.
FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE hTot all features are on all models. e 4-Support Rods Some models have lift-up cooktops for easier cleaning. ---- -- ‘.—-’ JBP21 4 JBP25 JBP26 JBP45 - JBP46 JBP47 JBP48 - .
?? : : JBP19 JBP20 Explained Feature Index Not all model~ have all features. on page Explained Feature Index Not al] models ha~e all features. on page I 1 Storage Drawer (on some models) 3, 29 I 14 Surface IJnit “On” Indicator Light 8 2 Anti-Tip Device 3,26,30 See the Installation Instructions.
HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE? Your new cooktop has electric coil surface units. The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and Jf you are used to cooking with gas burners or other cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or types of electric cooktops, you will notice some surface unit you have.
Cookware Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware. Aluminum RIGHT cookware conducts heat faster than other metals. Cast-iron and coated cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb heat, but generally cook evenly at low to u medium heat settings. Steel pans may cook unevenly if not combined with other metals.
HOME CANNING TIPS (continued) Observe the Following Points in Canning 1. Be sure the canner fits over the center of the surface unit. If your range or its location does not allow the canner to be centered on the surface unit, use smaller diameter pots for good canning results.
The oven controls serve several purposes. Follow the directions for the controls that apply to your model. T O Set the Clock (on some models) Minute Timer (on some models) To set the clock, push the knob ’11 / The Minute Timer has been combined with the range in and turn the clock hands to the correct time.
OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER (continued) Power Outage On some models, after a power outage the oven will If your model has a COOK TIME automatically resume its setting once power is ON/OFF pad and your oven was set for restored.
Oven Light (on some models) Automatic Oven Shut Off The light comes on automatically when the oven As a safety feature, this oven will automatically shut door is opened. itself off if it has been left on for more than 12 hours. On models with an oven window, use the switch to turn the light on and off when the door is closed.
BAKING (continued) Preheating Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat Preheating is necessary for good results when baking means bringing the oven up to the specified cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles temperature before putting the food in the oven.
Aluminum Foil Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil. This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking. A smaller sheet of foil maybe used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food.
TIIMED BAKING (continued) 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.
You may feel that your new oven cooks differently We do not recommend the use of inexpensive than the one it replaced. We recommend that you thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, use your new oven for a few weeks to become more to check the temperature setting of your new oven.
ROASTING 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. Standing time Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat 01 recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes.
Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook a meat thermometer? roast or poultry? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at A. It is not necessary to preheat your oven. the completion of cooking time is recommended.
BROILING Do not lock the oven door with the latch while Turn the food only once during broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. broiling. Time the foods for the Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the first side according to the upper broil element in the oven.
. Always use a broiler pan and grid. They are ● 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. oven bottom.
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN Total Cleaning Cycle Time: 4 hours and 20 minutes Quick Reminder: 1. Latch 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.
How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Quick Reminder: 1. Latch the door. 2. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to AUTO SELF CLEAN. If the oven is too hot and you start to set a clean cycle, you will not be able to slide the latch. Allow additional time for cooling before you try to set the cycle.
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning (on some models) Quick 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 MIN.
Questions and Answers Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part of my self-cleaning oven? A. No cleaners or matings should be used around any part of this oven.
CARE AND CLEANING 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.
Lift-Up Cooktop (on some models) Some models have a cooktop that can be lifted up for easier cleaning. To make cleaning easier, the entire cooktop may be lifted up and supported in the up position. Be sure all surface units are turned of’f before raising the cooktop.
Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable, but it is heavy. You may need help removing and replacing the door. Do not lift the door by the handle. This can cause the glass to break or can cause damage to the door. To remove the door, open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open.
Oven Shelves Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool. After The oven shelves may be cleaned in self-cleaning oven. However, they will darken, lose their luster and become hard to slide.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT: 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.
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.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2. Aluminum Wiring A. Connect length of copper building wire to range terminal block. B. Splice copper wires to aluminum wiring using special connectors designed and U.L. approved for joining copper to aluminum, and follow the connector manufacturer’s recommended procedure closely.
PROBLEM THE DISPLAY GOES BLANK OR INDICATOR LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THE RANGE IS NOT IN USE OVEN WILL NOT WORK OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT WORK FOOD DOES NOT BROIL PROPERLY FOOD DOES NOT ROAST OR BAKE PROPERLY OV.
A r ● o PROBLEM OVEN WILL NOT SELF-CLEAN OVEN DOOR ACCIDENTALLY LOCKED DURING COOKING OVEN DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK OVEN NOT CLEAN AFTER CLEAN CYCLE LATCHDOOR LIGHTFLASHES OVEN DOOR ISCROOKED THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE ● Oven temperature is too high to set self-clean operation.
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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC RANGE Staple sales slip or cancelled check WARRANTY here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty.
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