GE JGKS16 H User's Manual
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1. sins ln aie ll cams i ome E Contents Aluminum Foil 12 Appliance Registration 2 Baking Baking Guide 7 8 Broiling Broiling Guide 10 Care and Cleaning 11 14 Clock Timer 5 jaaa Repair Service Roasting Roasting Guide m oof cou Safety Instructions Shelves Thermostat Adjustment 13 Warranty Back Cover Continuous Cleaning Care ll Door Removal 12 Features 4 Light Bulb Replacement 6 13 2 5 Model and Serial Numbers Problem Solver i AELIG Lf EE 4 L EF gaT h a i aa eS a g 8 i 8 Sf Models JGKSI5GEH JGKCI6GERL GE Appliances Lee DATE G1 G7 39 GE Answer Center GUU 0L6 00I COo TTS itis infended to help vou operate and maintain your new oven ex esp eeu leaties PHURU IIJ Keep it handy for answers to your questions if vou don t understand something or need more help write include your phone number Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Write down the model wack nomi wayrena fe siune AnG SEE Beds ERGREERIICE Se You ll find them on a label located inside the oven on the left side Sce page 4 These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your oven Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your2. For one year from date of original the original purchaser and any purchase we will provide free of succeeding owner for products charge parts and service labor purchased f for ordinary home use in your home to repair or replace in the 48 mainiand states Hawaii CURSES UN we H any part of the range that fails and Washington D C In Alaska the because of a manufacturing defect Warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel cosis to your home All warranty service will be provided by cur Factory Service Centers or 1 by our authorized Customer Care i servicers during normal working hours Look in the White or Yellow Pages Aat umir talaRnhana eirantans Ene VI yvui tCGIGpI MIT UGCULVi y We GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to e Replacement of house fuses or teach you how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our e Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially Consumer Affairs office at the e Damaae to product ca
3. At the end of the time set on either Minute Timer a buzzer Bag sounds io tell you time iS up Turn the knob without pushing in until the pointer reaches OFF and the buzzer stops The Clock To set the Clock Sai the knob in and turn the clock hands to the right to the correct time Then let the knob out and continue turning to OFF Model JGKCI6GEH To set the Clock push in the center knob of the Minute Timer and turn the knob in either direction to set the digital clock numerais to the correct time After setting the clock let the knob out and turn the Minute Timer pointer to OFF Automatic Oven Timer This Timer will automatically start and stop your oven for you Here s what you do 1 Make cenre hoth vanr anven clack MSG LYFAESALYY WIUMLW LVEUASA J oe WJY WER VIVAI and the START dial show the correct time of day When the START knob is pushed in and turned it will pop into place when the time shown on fas Scat oY Pe nee Poe an mmr ata tha tic OVC CIOCK iS reached 2 Set the START control Pushin and turn the START knob to the time you want the oven to turn itself on If you want it to start cooking immediately do not set the Start WSAhBSBWE 3 Set the STOP control Push in eee ana tuen tha OTYID Laankh ta tha t CUAL LULL UAW WDE MIJU to tiie Lilie you want the oven to turn itself off Note There must he at least a half WAU eo hour differe
4. W g E sAeeY PEALLL VLIW down on broiler rack and cook without turning until done Time foods for about one half the total cooking time turn food then continue to AA COOK tO PICICILCU UUIGCIHCS gt S Turn OVEN TEMP knob to One Damn igo henilar rnnr Fren Ei RAIUUYG ULUIICL paii Uii compartment and serve food immediately Leave pan outside compartment to cool 6 to 8 oz each Broiling Tips e Use tongs to turn meat over pierced meat loses juices e Steaks and chops should be at least 1 inch thick for best broiling results Pan broil thinner ones Broiling Guide ist Side 2nd Side Quantity and or Thicknesc Comments SF SPS FER wR Tes WiesrbesWwen armana wee we a SHS Oe d v2 ib about 8 Arrange in single layer thin slices Ground Beef l Ib 4 patties Space evenly Up to 8 patties Well Done to in thick C 7 8 take about same time Beef Steaks Rare l in thick A 9 7 Steaks less than l in cook Medium 1 11 Ibs A 12 5 6 through before browning Well Done A 13 8 9 Pan frying is recommended Rare l in thick A 10 6 7 Slash fat Medium 2 21 lbs A 15 12 14 i Well Done A 16 18 Chicken 450 1 whole A Reduce times about 5 10 min 2 to 2 ibs per side for cut up chicken split lengthwise Brush each side with melted butter Broil with skin side down Bee tans hen 1 ar nth Anner rincas abAOL GUIS WII V
5. aes a baking operation heat will be lost and the baking time might need to be extended This could cause poor baking results If you must open the nemna it eneben i ania 2 nr A An Goor Vpril it pas tially only UL F inches and close it as quickly as possible o Do not disturb the heat circulation in the oven with the use of aluminum foil If foilis used place a small sheet of it about 10 by 12 inches at tha enact ana laure chal f ear rarnal tne HIVE Wika LUWCL OLIWilL OUWVUIAL inches below the food Do not place foil on the oven bottom Common Baking Problems and Possible Solutions PIES Burning around edges e Oven too full avoid overcrowding e Edges of crust too thin e Incorrect baking temperature Bottom crust soggy and unbaked Allow crust and or filling to cool sufficiently before filling pie shell e Filling may be too thin or juicy e Filling allowed to stand in pie shell before baking Fill pie shells and bake immediately ingredients and proper measuring affect the quality of the crust Usea tested recipe and good technique Make sure there are no tiny holes or tears in a bottom crust Patching a pie crust could cause soaking Pie filling runs over o Top and bottom crust not well seaied together e Edges of pie crust not built up high enough o Too much filling e Check size of pie plate Pastry is tough crust not flaky e Too much handling Fat too soft
6. at least an inch between edge of bakeware and oven wail or adjacent cookware If cooking on two shelves at the same time place sheives about 4 inches apart and stagger food on them 4 Check food for doneness at minimum time on recine Cook PARSSAKAAA KROES RA VHRR RES Wee n w wa e sr srw Am longer if necessary Switch off heat and remove food Preheating Preheating is very important when using temperatures below 225 F and when baking foods such as biscuits cookies cakes and other Anat eran paot 1C Preheating is not necessary when roastina Or for long time rankina nf MAY iif t WA iw MAUINTASIES i whole meals Shelf Positions Lorh rT A A tha ad than a Most baking is UU UII ine DCCULHU shelf position B from the bottom When baking three or four items use two shelves positioned on the second and fourth sets of supports B amp D from bottom of oven Bake angel food cakes on first shelf position A from bottom of oven Baking Tips e Follow a tested recipe and measure the ingredients carefully f you are using a package mix follow label directions 27 PEASE rE y y PAE AETR prae aes He AL If moisture is noticeable on the front of the oven or on the oven window when first turning on the 1 tha e Adan e fa oven Caye ine OVEN aocor ajar 1OT a few minutes or until the oven is warm a Da nat nnen tha naven dacr duri ing FU AVE Mas Bear CIV WEA CALVZA NINEL AE 5
7. broiler pan and rack that allow dripping fat to drain away from the foods and be kept away from the high heat of the gas flame Distance from the heat source may LTA Vilalintri uy PUSIUULLIIE ivy ULIULI pan and rack on one of three shelf positions in the broiler compartment A bottom of broiler compartment B middle and C top Both the oven and broiler compartment doors should be ninonri rins nilse COSC Guri ing br Ging Haw ta Rrail EAUVY UU EPI UEL 1 If meat has fat or gristle near the edge Clit vert tical slashes through it about 2 inches apart but don t cut into meat We recommend that you trim fat to prevent excessive smoking leaving a layer about i 8 inch thick i Remove broiler pan and rack dc EE E EE EE Laia ce irom broiler CODAI riment ana place food on rack mrt KALLE reas 3 Pull out broiler drawer or broiler shelf and position broiler pan in compartment Placing food closer to flame increases exterior browning of food but also increases spattering and the possibility of fats and meat juices igniting 4 Close broiler door and for most foods turn OVEN TEMP knob to 2 Ns ees rva 42a Me amp l a T a o ALEAN V7 BROIL Exceptions are chicken and ham which are broiled at a lower setting in order to cook food through before overbrowning it 5 Turn most foods once during cooking the exception is thin fillets nf fich ail ana cide nlaca that cide Ws ALWAR JAIL WV LLW VANE
8. most frozen poultry before roasting to ensure even doneness Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully without tha mila Ain thawing D Oucw Girections gi von on packer s label inier nal For boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick add 5 to 10 minntes per Ib to times given above 170 z Type Temperature Doneness in Minutes per Pound Temperature F Meat 3 to 5 Ibs 6 to 8 Ibs Tender cuts rib high quality 325 Rare 24 30 18 22 130 140 sirloin tip rump or top round Medium 30 35 22 25 150 160 Well Done 35 45 28 33 170 185 Lamb leg or bone in shoulder 325 Rare 21 25 20 23 130 140 Medium 25 30 24 28 150 160 Well Done 30 35 28 33 170 185 Veal shoulder leg or loin 325 Well Done 35 45 30 40 170 180 Pork loin rib or shoulder 325 Well Done 35 45 30 40 170 180 Ham pre cooked 325 To Warm 10 minutes per Ib any weight 125 130 i Under 19 ibs 10 to 15 ibs Ham raw 325 Well Done 20 30 17 20 l Poultry 3 to 5 ibs Over 5 ibs Chicken or Duck 325 Well Done 35 40 30 35 185 190 Chicken pieces 375 Well Done 35 40 185 190 10 to 15 ibs Over 15 Ibs In thigh Turkey Well Done 20 25 15 20 185 190 Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food Your range has a convenient compartment below the oven for broiling it aiso has a specially designed
9. or cut in too fine Roll dough lightly and handle as sttl a an amnanikal 1 a HLUC GS PUDOSIVIL CAKES Cake rises higher on one side Batter spread unevenly in pan a OO ehalwac nnt la val YOI S ni Ves RAWAL ivvei e Using warped pans Incorrect pan size Cakes cracking on top e Oven temperature too high p e Batter too thick follow recipe or exact package directions vs Check for proper sneif position mer Check pan size called for in recipe e Improper mixing of cake m Cake falls e Too much shortening sugar or liquid e Check leavening agent baking powder or baking soda to assure freshness Make a habit to note exyniration dates of nackaoed expiration dates of packaged ingredients e Cake not baked long enough or at incorrect temperature e If adding oil to a cake mix make rartain tha nil ic tha tuna and Uwi LAILA Uiw Ol iS LIIV ty PY eras amount specified oe mesa s tax hm Cruse is nar a e Check temperature e Check shelf position Cake has soggy layer or streaks at bottom pee aie aes e Undermixing ingredients e Shortening too soft for proper creaming eee e Too much liquid COOKIES amp BISCUITS Doughy center heavy crust on surface Check temperature e Check shelf position e Follow baking instructions caretully as given in reliable recipe or on convenience food package Flat cookie sheets will give more even baking
10. results Don t overcrowd foods on a baking sheet oe Convenience foods used beyond their expiration date Browning more noticeable on one side 6 Oven door not closed properly check gasket seal e Check shelf position i Preheating is very important when using temperatures below 225 F and when baking foods such as biscuits cookies cakes and other pastries Preheat the oven for at least 1S minutes Preheating is not necessary when roasting or for long time cooking of whole meals 2 Aluminum pans conduct heat quickly For most conventional baking light shiny finishes give best results because they heip prevent overbrowning For best browning results we recommend a Wh UEA US vr Sr 2 WY WALZ EZRA ESZYWEEYE dull bottom surfaces for cake pans and pie plates Food Bread Biscuits A in thick Shiny Cookie Sheet B C 400 475 Cofige cake Shiny Metai Pan with B A 350 400 satin finish bottom Corn bread or muffins Cast Iron or Glass Pan l B 400 450 Siseiorcad Shiny Mota Pan with B 350 satin finish bottom Muffins Shiny Metal Muffin Pans A B 400 425 Popovers Deep Glass or Cast Iron Cups R 375 Quick loaf bread Metal or Glass Loaf Pans B 350 375 Yeast bread 2 loaves Metal or Glass Loaf Pans A B 375 425 Plain rolls Shiny Oblong or Muffin Pans A B 375 425 Sweet rolls Shiny Oblong or Muffin Pans B A 350 3
11. 75 Cakes without shortening Angel food Aluminum Tube Pan Jelly roll Metal Jelly Roll Pan Sponge Metal or Ceramic Pan 15 20 glass and E cookware generally absorb heat which may result in dry crisp crusts Reduce oven heat 25 F if lighter crusts are desired Rapid b browning of some aiie akaoa YT foods can be achieved by preheating cast iron cookware Canned refrigerated biscuits take 2 to 4 minutes less time Preheat cast iron pan for crisp crust Decrease about 5 minutes for muffin mix Or bake at 450 F for 25 minutes then at 350 F for 10 to 15 minutes Dark metal or glass gives deepest browning For thin rolis Shelf B may be used For thin rolls Shelf B may be used Shelf Oven Time Cookware Positions Temperatures Minutes Comments 325 375 375 400 325 350 Cakac Bundt cakes Metal or Ceramic Pan A B 325 350 Cupcakes Shiny Metal Muffin Pans B 350 375 Fruitcakes Metal or Glass Loaf or A B 278 300 Tube Pan Layer Shiny Metal Pan with B 350 375 satin finish bottom Layer chocolate Shiny Metal Pan with B 350 375 satin finish bottom Loaf Metal or Glass Loaf Pans B 350 Cookies Brownies Metal or Glass Pans 325 350 Drop Cookie Sheet 350 400 Refrigerator Cookie Sheet 400 425 Rolled or sliced Cookie Sheet 375 400 Fruits Other Desserts Baked apples Glass
12. OTE Some commercial oven cleaners cause darkening and discoloration When using for first time test cleaner on small part of shelf and check for discoloration before completely cleaning Spillage of marinades fruit juices and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration Spillovers should be blotted up immediately with care being taken not to touch any hot portion of the oven When the surface is cool clean and rinse Ja meat wiil proiong the time between major cieaning Rinse thoroughiy NOTE Soap left 3 Ks dF hy re Mle OVEN WILL NOT WORK Plug on range is not completely inserted into the outlet receptacle e gt Circuit breaker in house has been tripped or fuse has been blown f amp Dan anntenlio ara nat neanariv cat f UZY EMULILLUES Ai LUL iN hiwi zy Jwt OV EN LIGHT DOES Light bulb is loose j NOT WORK e Bulb is defective Replace e Switch which operates oven light is broken Call for service ES e OVEN TEMP knob not set at BROIL Broiler will not operate if OVEN OPERL TEMP knob is turned past BROIL e Food is being cooked on hot pan Utensils are not suited for broiling Sr A ee ee ee E E E FOOD DOES NOT ROAST e OVEN SET knob not set on AUTO OVEN when using Automatic Oven OR BAKE PROPERLY Timer o OVEN TEMP knob not set irae Ze PNL TR a nal om om aa ad Dabs mn renn Shelf position is incorr
13. UVI iaaa EUV VVGSENS Hiw willi touching warm lamps For special cleaning instructions see page 11 with cleaning cloths Oven Liner Cool before cleaning ak wa FOR LIGHT SOIL Frequent wiping with mild soap and water especially after cooking use light bulbs can e Soap and Water Soap Filled Scouring Pad e Commercial Oven Cleaner on liner causes additional stains when oven is reheated become warm enough to FOR HEAVY SOIL Choose a nonabrasive cleaner and follow label instructions using break if touched with moist cloth or towel thin layer of cleaner Use of rubber gloves is recommended Wipe or rub lightly on When cleaning avoid stubborn spots Rinse well Wipe off any oven cleaner that gets on thermostat bulb When touching warm lamps rinsing oven after cleaning also wipe thermostat bulb with cleaning cloths if lamp cover is removed Removable Oven e Soap and Water The oven bottom panel can be removed for easy cleaning see page 12 Use the same Bottom e Soap Filled Scouring Pad directions for cleaning as explained above for Porcelain Enamel Finish An a n naa ay e Non metailic Shelves e Soap and Water Remove shelves and clean them outside of the oven to avoid damaging the specially coated Soap Filled Scouring Pad oven top sides and back Use any and all mentioned materials Rinse thoroughly to Commercial Oven Cleaner remove all materials after cleaning N
14. Y ALIA WY VIVO Bakery Products Bread Toast or 2 4 slices Space evenly Place English a Toaster Pastries l pkg 2 muffins cut side up and brush with butter if desired English Muffins 2 split Cut through back of shell spread open Brush with melted butter before and after half time Lobster taiis 5 Handle and turn very carefully Brush with lemon butter before and during cooking if desired Preheat broiler to increase browning C l Ib fillets 4 to 2 in thick Fish increase times 5 10 min per side for 1 4 in thick or home cured j in thick Ham slices 450 Precooked Pork chops 2 inch Slash fat Well Done 2 A in thick about Ib Lamb chops Medium 2 1 inch R R 4 7 Slash fat Well Done about 10 12 oz B 10 10 Medium 2 1 inch B 10 4 6 Well Done about Ib B 17 12 14 Wieners 1 lb pkg 10 If desired split sausages in half similar precooked lengthwise cut into 5 to 6 in be sausages pieces bratwurst 10 Care and Cleaning m am nes A E oe m mn Propel care and cleaning are important so your oven will give A you efficient and satisfactory service Follow these directions carefully i in caring for it to help pone pe en assure safe and proper maintenance BE SURE ELECTRIC POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR OVEN S
15. atures which 7 should be low and steady keep spattering to a minimum When roasting it is not necessary to sear baste cover or add water to your maat Daactina ic aacu inot follow BAAN AL ENUGOLLITE iS WAY Jot zvaavy these steps Step 2 Check weight of roast Place meat fat side up or poultry breast side up on roasting rack in a shallow pan The melting fat will baste the meat Select a pan as close to the size of meat as possible Broiler pan with rack is a good pan for this Step 3 Turn OVEN TEMP control to desired temperature Check the Step 4 Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing after being removed from the oven For rare or medium internal doneness if meat is to stand 10 to 20 minutes while making gravy or for easier carving you may wish to remove meat from oven just before it is done If no standing i iS planned cook meat to suggested aae Weenies temperature Step I Position Oven Sncila Roasting Guide for temperatures second from bottom position for and approximate cooking times smal size roast 3 to 5 lbs and at Frozen Roasts bottom position A for larger roasts Roasting Guide Oven A 2 co 8 a a PO APPrux Male NOASUNZ LHe Frozen roasts of beef pork lamb etc can be started without thawing but allow 10 to 25 minutes per pound additional time 10 minutes per pound for roasts under 5 pounds more time for larger roasts Thaw
16. completely then on with a full flame to keep the oven temperature controlled Oven Shelves a The shelves are designed with stop locks so when placed correctly on the shelf supports they will stop before coming compictely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing food or placing food on them When placing cookware on a shelf pull the shelf out to the stop position Place the cookware on the shelf then slide the shelf back into the oven This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven To remove the shelves from the oven for cleaning pull out to stop position lift up on front and pull them out Shelf Fositions The oven has four shelf supports A bottom B C and D top Shelf positions for cooking are suggested e on Baking and Roasting pages Oven Moisture As your oven heats up the temperature change of the air in the oven may cause water glass To prevent this open the oven door for the first minute droplets to form on the door E of oven heat up to let the moist Oven Light Tea cuntoch an cant sal nanal ta turn WOW IW VAL UVULILLUL Paliws LU LULL a How to Set Your Range _ for Baking 1 Position the shelf o j the oven r shelves in I tan an Aane Tien WER IOS GYEN GOOT iurn Vv cin TEMP knob to desired temperature Preheat oven for at least 10 minutes if preheating is necessary 3 Place food in oven on center of shelf Allow
17. ect Check Roasting and Baking pages e Oven shelf is not level e Wrong cookware is being used When roasting pan is too small e Foil tent not used when needed to slow down browning during roasting MOISTURE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OVEN e Be sure oven vent duct is not blocked or covered If you need more help call toll free PRIIRE TAY XE A ws m fan wf Gi Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer Imfnrimatinn carwira AVA LET TAS WWE VY IUen WERIUSZER ED BOE ir You Need Service To obtain service see your warranty why you are not pleased In most FINALLY if your problem is still on the back page of this book cases this will solve the problem not resolved write We re proud of our service and NEXT if you are still not pleased Major Appliance want you to be pleased If for some write all the details including Consumer Action Panel reason you are not happy with the your phone number to 20 North Wacker Drive service you receive here are three Manager Consumer Relations Chicago illinois 60606 steps to follow for further help GE Appliances BIBT eantart the nannle wha Annlianrasa Darl l AANA VAAL LEI pevpiv wy iivy fA Vpisaiivrwe LAIN serviced your appliance Explain Louisville Kentucky 40225 Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to
18. el over the rack Let pan and rack stand for a few minutes Wash scour Soap Filled Scouring Pad compartment to cool Sprinkle on detergent Fill the pan with warm water and spread if necessary Rinse and dry OPTION The broiler pan and rack may also be cleaned ina Eo See Seren GISnwasner Pull off knobs Wash gently but do not soak Dry and return controls to range making sure to match flat area on the knob and shaft Control Knobs e Mild Soap and Water Clean outside of cooled black glass door with a glass cleane7 that does not contain ammonia Wash other glass with cloth dampened in soapy water Rinse and polish with a dry cloth If knobs are removed do not allow water to run down inside the surface of giass while cleaning Outside Glass Finish Soap and Water FE cteel won ahracivec Ad tweet TUU G Bats amp SOE wg amage the finish Wach rinca nezi than mantic h with n Ary cloth D WVGGIRy KINOS AH ivit PUIDI Wana a Mea y is RAn ammonia acids or commercial oven c cleaners w ni Perv trot ivactal including Side Trims and Trim Strips zn 3 e C A Porcelain Enamel e Paper Towel Avoid cleaning powders or harsh abrasives which may scratch the enamel If acids should Finish e Dry Cloth spill on the range while it is hot use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe up right away e Soap and Water When the surface has cooled wash and rinse For oth
19. er Do not use soap detergent commercial oven cleaner silicone oven sprays coarse steel pads or coarse brushes on the porous surface These products will spot Wes 290 6 GY Go M r clog and mar the porous surface and reduce its ability to work il mnt nnmnnn Shan wmawnnawc om rfoc Do MUL OU APU LIT puI UUS Otis ILA with a knife or spatula they could permanently damage the finish Porcelain Oven Interior With proper care the porcelain enamel walls will retain their good looking finish for many years Soap and water will normally do the job Heavy spattering or spillovers may require cleaning with a mild abrasive cieanser Soapy wet pads may also be used Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content such as milk tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface They may cause a dull spot even after cleaning Tn nL Household ammonia may make the cleaning job easier Place 1 2 cup in a shallow glass or pottery container in a cold oven overnight The ammonia fumes will help loosen the burned on grease and food If necessary you may use a caustic cleaner Follow the package directions Cautions about using spray on oven cleaners is sprayed e Do not spray on the electrical controls and switches on models so equipped because it could cause a short circuit and result in sparking or fire e Do not allow a film from the cleaner to build up on
20. er foods with high acid content Hot fruit fillings o or WwWJEELW SE foods that are acid in content such as milk tomato or sauerkraut and sauces with vinegar or lemon Juice may cause pitting and damage tha ala ala mrfanra to ine porcelain Cnamies Suriacte To protect the oven bottom surface nlace a niece of aluminum foil tata WA BCVEAVLEAAAAAKALEASLE 2X AA slightly larger than the baking dish or small cookie sheet on a lower rack or under the baking dish to catch any boilovers It should not Ixy naar tha rank ac thio completely Cover uiv lacn as HIR would cause uneven heat in the oven Aluminum foil should not be placed on the oven bottom If a spillover does occur on the oven bottom allow the oven to cool first You can clean the bottom with nA wiatar mild aher rasive Soap ana Waiti a Mua aviasiy cleanser soap filled abrasive pads or caustic oven cleaner following manufacturer s directions When applying oven cleaner be careful not to get it on the countertop floor continuous cleaning oven parts or any other surface 20 wee avew Note Porcelain oven door liner and oven bottom may be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner They must be removed and cleaned away from the oven to prevent damage to the continuous cleaning oven liner z Oven Shelves Oven shelves may be cleaned with mild abrasive cleanser following manutacturer s direc
21. er spills such as fat spatterings etc wash with soap and water when cooied and then rinse Poiish with dry cioth Painted Surfaces e Soap and Water Use a mild solution of soap and water Do not use any harsh abrasives or cleaning powders which may eeratch ar mar curface Inside Oven Door e Soap and Water To clean oven door remove by opening a few inches and grasping door at sides Lift door Soap Filled Scouring Pad up and away from hinges Clean with any and all mentioned materials Replace by Commercial Oven Cleaner grasping door at sides and lining up door with hinges Push door firmly into place Oven Interior Stiff Bristle Nylon Brush Cool before cleaning Top Sides and Back If heavy soiling has occurred on the porous surface remove as much of the soil as possible Model JGKCI6GEH using a small amount of water and a stiff bristle nylon brush Use water sparingly and CAUTION When in nee lieht hnlhe can vaw y Lg a Noh af BSB Weer become warm enough to change it frequently keeping it as clean as possible and be sure to blot it up with paper towels cloths or sponges Do not rub or scrub with paper toweis cioths or sponges since they will leave unsightly lint on the oven finish If water leaves a white ring on the finish as break if touched with ie de woi f moisi coih or towel it dries apply Wari agam ang blot it with a clean sponge starting at the edge of the ring When cleaning avoid Gilin T
22. g out sheif to a rl Use and Care Book LOR i stop is a convenience in lifting F gt o Keep oven clean and free of Ea anoveus heavy foods It is also a precaution Bes desi of grease or not or in operation They could against burns from touching spillovers which may ignite be seriously burned hot surfaces of the door or oven Don t allow anyone to climb walls If Y ou Need Service stand or hang on the door or e Don t use aluminum foil Read The Probl Solver b A Q broiler compartment They anywhere in the oven except as she i5 A hi book peer could damage the oven or cause described in this book Misuse on page 15 of this book severe personal injury could result in a fire hazard or e Don t attempt to repair or e CAUTION ITEMS OF damage to the range replace any 0 of iy oven INTEREST TO CHILDREN Don t heat unopened food OESS I 1S PET ae SHOULD RUL BE SLURRED containers in the oven Pressure aaa eee a d IN CABINETS ABOVE AN could build up and the container OHOT servicing SHOWA De Tere ALT DEEA OT MADIAN ici ia to a qualified technician OVEN CHILDREN CLIMBING could burst causing an injury a ON THE OVEN TO REACH eU ty ol icneethat ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY ee ene ee cee ANTES TETO INJURED is recommended for use 1n gas SAY BR CASI mi ovens ICTIONS e Never wear hs fitting or Wh ki INSTRU CTIONS t Gwe ae fiance Fi ace mmable the seed directions material could be ignited if i prought in co
23. iler pan and rack pull the broiler compartment drawer ant ta the etan nancitinn ar remnve VUL tU UIU OLU pvir UE Rea the broiler compartment shelf and you ll find the shutter against the back wall of the compurtment PRR He Na Sa NANG N Loosen a ao Nat Air rm eet shutter ees oe gt eee To adiust the flow of air to the burner loosen the Phillips head screw and rotate the shutter to allow more or less air into the burner tube as needed When the right amount of air flows into the burner the flame should be steady with approximately l inch blue cones and should not extend out over the baffle edges Before Using Your Oven 1 Look at the control Be sure you understand how to set it properly 2 Check the inside of the oven LT ook at tha shelves UR GAL LAEW Di removing and replacing them while the oven is cool Dractice VU 3 Read the information and tips on the following pages 4 Keep this book handy where you can refer to it especially during the first few weeks of getting acquainted with your oven Oven Temperature Control Tne OVEN TEMP control is located on the upper oven control panel Simply turn the knob to the desired cooking temperatures which are marked in 25 F increments on the dial It will normally take 30 to 60 seconds before the fiame comes on After the oven reaches the selected temperature the oven burner cycies off
24. me will minimize incomplete combustion Exposure to these substances can be minimized further by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood When You Get Your Oven e Have the installer show you the location of the oven gas cut off valve and how to shut it off if necessary Have your oven installed and properly y grounded Dy a quae installer if accorGance with the Installation Instructions Anu aAnmctment and caryvire chaniad aany CALA PULLER EW Eat LIEI WE F Aw VILALTA ES be performed only by qualified gas range installers or service technicians Waa Plug your oven inio a 1ZU volt e Never use your appliance for e When cooking pork follow the E grounded outlet oniy Do not warming or heating the reont directions exactly and always remove the round grounding Prolonged use of the oven without cook the meat to an internal prong from the plug If in doubt adequate ventilation can be temperature of at least 170 F about the grounding of the home hazardous This assures that in the remote electrical system it is your o Do not use water on orease possibility that trichina may be nersonal responsibility and fires Flame in oven can be present in the meat it will be Killed ce on to have an ungrounded smothered by completely and meat will be safe to eat outlet replaced with a properly closing door and turning e Always remove broiler pan crounded three prong o
25. nce between the START and STOP dials for the automatic control to work _ 4 Set the OVEN SET knob to lt AUTO OVEN 5 Setthe OVEN TEMP knobto the desired cooking temperature A Now the oven will turn itself on immediately or at a later Start time that you set cook at the temperature you Selected and turn itself off at the Stop time you selected After taking food out of the oven be sure to turn the OVEN TEMP control to off and the OVEN SET sa knob to the MAN OVEN setting m en where it should be kept for normal oven use WAL WRT a Loreen ee e ar a a rrera rer Using Your Oven Automatic Ignition The oven and broiler burners on vour oven are lighted by electric ignition eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with constantly burning flame CAUTION DO NOT MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE ELECTRIC IGNITION OVEN YNTIVMIATCY AKT EY OST prea tT PU RIIN AIN DLEOU I RICA POWER FAILURE Resumption of electrical power when OVEN TEMP control is in any position other than OFF will result in automatic ignition of the oven burner and could cause severe burns if at the time you were attempting to light the burner with a match To Light the Oven Burner Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired temperature The burner should ignite within 60 seconds Air Adjustment An air adjustment shutter for the oven burner regulates the flow of air to the flame Remove the bro
26. ntact with flame or not oven surfaces and may cause Features of Your Oven Feature Index _ See page JGKSISGEH JGKCI6GEH 1 Minute Timer Ts S 2 Automatic Oven Timer 3 Digital Electric Clock 4 Radial Electric Clock 5 Oven Light Switch 6 o o 6 Oven Set Knob _ a Se ees ee eee 7 Oven Temp Knob 5 6 o 8 Oven Interior Light ON 9 10 Oven Shelf Supports 6 men 11 Removable Oven Bottom gt 12 Removable Oven Door 12 oe 6 14 Broiler Pan and Rack 10 13 14 15 Model and Serial Numbers 2 1 1 MN Antianwinai sg ing Nuan Tnt 4 Minute Timer Automatic Oven Th Minute Timer JGKSISGEH Model 15 The Minute Timer has been combined with the oven clock Use it to time all your precise cooking operations You ll recognize it as the pointer which is different in color than the clock hands Minutes are marked up to 60 on the center ring of the clock To set the Minute Timer turn the knob to the left without pushing in until the pointer r reaches the number Model JGKCI6GEH The Minute Timer is the large dial to the left of the digital clock Use it to time all your precise cooking operations This dial also changes the digital clock To set the Miinute Timer turn wwe Wee ws a aaa SS SS 2 eee vere the center knob clockwise without pushing in until the pointer reaches the number of minutes you want to time up to 60
27. or Metal Pans A B C 350 400 Custard Glass Custard Cups or B 300 350 Casserole set in pan of hot water Puddings rice Glass Custard Cups or 325 pusass Casserole Pies Frozen Foil Pan on Cookie Sheet 400 425 Meringue Spread to crust edges B A 325 350 One crust Glass or Satin finish Metal Pan A B 400 425 Two crust Glass or Satin finish Metal Pan B 400 425 Pastry shell Glass or Satin finish Metal Pan B 450 Miscellaneous Baked potatoes Set on Oven Shelf Scalloped dishes B C Glass or Metal Pan A B C 325 375 30 60 Souffles Glass Pan B 300 350 30 75 325 400 8 45 70 15 25 45 60 40 60 12 15 60 90 Two piece pan is convenient Line pan with waxed paper Paper liners produce more moist crusts Use 300 F and Shelf B for smail or individual cakes Bar cookies from mix use same time Use Shelf C and increase temperature 25 to 50 F for more browning Reduce temperature to 300 F for large custard Cook bread or rice pudding with custard base 80 to 90 minutes Large pies use 400 F and increase time To quickly brown meringue use 400 F for 8 to 10 minutes Custard fillings require lower temperature longer time Increase time for large amount or size Roasting Roasting is cooking by dry heat Tender meat or poultry can be _ roasted uncovered in your oven Roasting temper
28. oven If you received a damaged oven immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the oven Save time and money berore you request service Check the Problem Solver on page 15 It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself Ens g A Pe peeges i x ES es amp EN a A i Sees SS i ion tF a Fa ae a E 2 POR YOUR SAFETY 4 Immediately ca all your gas supplier 4 t Don t turn clectric switches pd on or off because sparks may ignite the gas E 3 Extinguish any G flan MORPHEO Same NELS ESEE TENE RATEM H EIERSEL SSTT POTEAU SCTE IEE gasoline liquids i in the vicinity of this or any other atthe bal hing s Tens te mnb ri KEUREN terurenay I hts h watt P IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE L Fant ps 1 ne Caliornia Sale Drinkin Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of amp Bat Aw LARA OAT CAS WL T BA ROS California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances T Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to three of these substances namely benzene formaldehyde and soot caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP Mialo Dranarly ad fuels Properly adjusted ovens _ indicated by a bluish rather than gt _ ayellow fla
29. pecial Care of f antinanncfl laaning W USSLREELETIERL CEU CARRERE Oven Interior Model JGRCI6OGEH Your oven has a Continuous Cleaning interior that cleans itself while cooking The inside of the oven top sides and hack is we v warg taa ane w BOG AR finished with a special coating which cannot be cleaned in the usual manner with soap detergents commercial oven cleaners coarse abrasive nads or coarse brushes w pa UA VJL Use of such cleaners and or the use of oven sprays will cause permanent damage The special coating is a porous ceramic material which is dark in color and feels slightly rough to the touch if magnified the surface would appear as peaks valleys and sub surface tunnels This rough finish tends to prevent grease spatters from forming little beads or droplets which run down the side walls of a hard surface oven liner leaving unsightly streaks that require hand cleaning Instead when spatter hits the porous finish it is dispersed and is partially absorbed This spreading action increases the exposure of oven soil to heated air and makes it somewhat less noticeable Gail maw mat dicannaar cramnilataly FUA azacay BIUS MADU ppa WUASARJAVEWE Y and at some time after extended usage Stains may appear which cannot be removed The special coating works best on smali amounts of spatter It does not work well with larger spills especially sugars egg or dairy mixtures Le a n
30. peer afata a oT in sannel BLEU SPC Ress CUAL i mot USTU on oven shelves Shelves should be cleaned outside the oven to avoid damage to the special coating To Ciean the Continuous Cleaning Oven 1 Let oven parts cool before handling It is recommended that rubber cloves be worn when a wear twa aw F wit wv w FY 4 e cleaning oven parts manually 3 Soil visibility may be reduced by operating the oven at 450 F Ciose the door and turn OVEN TEMP knob to 450 F Time for at least 4 hours Repeated cycles may be necessary before improvement in appearance is apparent REMEMBER DURING THE OPERATION OF THE OVEN THE DOOR WINDOW AND OTHER Su IREACES Wit Tr GET HOT ENIO IGH ANJA Aai NF WN TO CAUSE BURNS DO NOT TOUCH LET THE OVEN COOL BEFORE REPLACING SHELVES 4 If a spillover or heavy soiling occurs on the porous surface as soon as practical after the oven has cooled remove as much of the soil as possible using a small amount of water and a stiff bristle nylon brush When using water use it sparingly and change it frequently keeping it as clean as possible and be sure to blot it up with paper towels cloths or sponges Do not rub or scrub with paper towels cloths or sponges since they will leave unsightly lint on the oven finish if water ieaves a white ring on the finish as it dries apply water again and blot it with a clean sponge starting at the edge of the ring and working toward the cent
31. several years you may notice a difference in the degree of browning or the length of time required when using your favorite recipes Oven temperature controls have a tendency to drift over a period of years and since this drift is very graduai it is not readily noticed Therefore you may have become accustomed to your previous oven which may have provided a higher or lower temperature than you selected Before attempting to have the temperature of your new oven changed be sure you have followed the baking time and temperature of the recipe gt carefully Then after you have used the oven a few times and you feel the oven is too hot or too cool there is a eae ee amp a 3 D 3 nap e 3 A fo 3 D a 2 wears wanr aLL LLAVE ARA WY on nthe OVEN TEMP knob Pull the knob off the control shaft and look at the back side There is a disc in the center of the knob skirt with a series of notches on the inner edge next to the knob shaft One of these notches ic nositioned over a Ve ews ww LLL LA Ewi AL pointer on the side of the knob shaft Note position of pointer to notches before adjustment apse Loy N xo ae he PER woe ANN NA Loosen only the locking screws ioe Note which notch the pointer is located in To make an adjustment carefully loosen approximately one turn but do not completely remove the two screws that hold the
32. skirt to the knob Hold the knob in one hand and with the other hand A7 Saw AZERAELS C440 4R4 LETETT carefully tilt the skirt until the notch in the disc clears the pointer on the knob shaft To raise the oven temperature turn the dial in the direction of the arrow for Raise To lower the temperature turn the dial in the direction of arrow for Lower Each notch will change the oven temperature approximately 25 F We suggest that you make the adjustment one notch from the original setting and check oven performance before making any additional adjustments After the adjustment is made make sure the pointer on the knob shaft is aligned with the notch in the disc Press skirt and knob together and retighten screws so they are snug but be careful not to overtighten Re install knob on range and check performance Note After an adjustment has been made the Off and Broil positions will not line up with the indicator mark on the control panel as they previously did This condition wASB iS normal and will not create a problem continued next page gt a j 1 TORE afl lil w m m Note Let range paris cool before cleaning MATERIALS TO USE GENERAL DIRECTIONS Broiler Pan and Rack Soap and Water Drain fat cool pan and rack slightly Do not let soiled pan and rack stand in broiler Commercial Oven Cleaner cloth or paper tow
33. t Model JGKC16GEH also has a removable broiler compartment door which may be removed for cleaning Removable Oven Bottom The raised section of the oven bottom is removable for cleaning Take it out of the oven and you can apply effective cleaners to clean law JarO Nnr up excessive SpinGvers OF remove baked on soil cleaners that should never be used near the special porous ceramic oven interior To remove the oven bottom 1 Remove the oven shelves 2 Lift upward on shelf supports Swing bottom of supports toward center of oven and remove 2 Ramayua tha two knurled hald We IKOVI OYY Uiw LY Lawl LVG down screws at each front corner If screws are too tight to remove by hand use a screwdriver _ 7 4 Place your fingers in the slots in the bottom and lift up the front edge of the oven bottom until it is clear of the oven front frame 12 5 Pull the bottom forward and out of the oven keeping the rear of the oven bottom gliding on the bottom of the lowest shelf glide This keeps it from catching on the burner ignitor shield To replace the bottom just reverse this procedure making sure the two tabs on the rear of the oven bottom 99 into the slots at the rear aJAFELLWES 4 hai auw ta The oven vottom has a porcelain enamel finish To make cleaning easier protect the oven bottom from excessive spillovers This is particularly important when baking a fruit pie or oth
34. the temperature sensing bulb it could cause the oven to heat improperly The bulb is located at the top of the oven a reniy wine the An Ib clean after ww CAE WEES vipey vui U VIWILI HILY each oven cleaning being careful not to move the bulb as a change in its position could affect how the oven bakes e Do not spray any oven cleaner on the oven door handles or any exterior surface of the oven wood or painted surfaces The cleaner can damage these surfaces ba aaa var taal PAW WY bf SES AYO WW WLI t continued next page gt Care and Cleaning continued Removable Oven Door The oven door is removable to make cleaning the oven easier To remove the door open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges Due to the large amount of insulation and the construction of the door it is heavy Note Be careful not to place hands between the spring hinge and the oven door frame The hinge could snap back and pinch fingers Wash with hot soapy water For stubborn spots use a solution of ammonia and water Do not immerse the door in water To replace the door position slots in bottom of door over the hinges that are in the out position Then lower the door slowly and e eveniy over both hinges at the same time If hinges snap back against the oven frame pull them back ou
35. tions After cleaning rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a dry cloth To remove heavy burned on soil soapy metal pads may be used following manufacturer s directions After scrubbing wash with soapy water rinse and dry Broiler Pan amp Rack After broiling remove the broiler rack and carefully pour off the grease Wash and rinse the pan and rack in hot soapy water If food has burned on sprinkle the broiler rack while hot with detersent a na cover with wat nanar wi pii anG wWVVYWE V ALEL YUL t pa pri towels or a dish cloth That way burned on foods will soak loose while the meal is being served Do not store a soiled broiler pan and rack in the oven or broiler compartment ee Oven Light Bulb EXC PRACCAAIC ERE Before replacing any light bulb disconnect electric power to the range at the mam fuse or circuit breaker panel Let the bulb cool gp aaaea ewe eL Wiest wwe completely before removing it Do not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth the bulb will break The light bulb in your oven is located in the upper right c corner Reach in and unscrew it after taking precautions mentioned above Replace it with a high temperature appliance bulb of the same wattage Adjusting the Oven Thermostat WHA 2 IELWE LIVU The temperature control in your new oven has been carefully adjusted to provide accurate temperatures However if this oven has replaced one you have used for
36. used address below or call toll tree by accident fire floods or acts GE Answer Cenier of God 800 626 2000 consumer information service WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer Vain ara raananaihia far nrnvirlina IVY GIS IGOVULIOIVIC IUI PiUViUiy adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting facilities Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not appty to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what vour lega rights are in vour state consult vour local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company if further heip is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 Part No 164D1352P225 JGKSi5G ae E Pub No 49 4993 JGKCI6GER P N 560S118P12
37. utlet in OVEN TEMP to OFF from broiler compartment as accordance with the National Dant arean soon as you finish broiling Electrical Code Do not use an maeri aan och Grease left in the pan can catch extension cord with this appliance ones fire if oven is used without e Be sure all packing materials Do not let cooking grease removing the grease from the are removed from the oven before operating it to prevent or other flammable materials broiler pan accumulate in or near the oven ek o When broiling if meat is too fire or smoke damage should Do not use oven for a storage close to the flame the fat may the packing material ignite aoe ignite Trim excess fat to prevent e Be sure your oven is correctly e Stand away from the oven excessive flare ups adjusted by a qualified service when opening oven door The o Make sure broiler pan is in technician or installer for the hot air or steam which escapes place correctly to reduce the type of gas Natural or LP on can cause burns to hands face possibility of grease fires which it is to be used Your oven and or eyes o If you should have a grease can be converted for use on either e Keep oven free from grease fire in the broiler pan turn off Loci congue ene buildup oven and keep drawer closed to i l 6 Place oven shelves in desired contain fire until it burns out i osition while oven is cool ra thi Using Your Oven PaT e Clean only parts listed in this TO co Pullin
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