GE JDS26 User's Manual
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1. lt pd MN C gt e pi MN E Q Z z gt Q s z A Ea eS Explained Feature Index on page 1 Bake Element Di May be lifted gently for wiping the oven floor 2 Broil Element 2522 3 Oven Interior Light 28 4 Lift Up Cooktop 29 Support rod holds it up to simplify cleaning underneath 5 Model and Serial Numbers under cooktop 2 6 Plug In Surface Units 3 5 8 11 29 7 Drip Pans 5 29 8 Surface Unit ON Indicator Light 9 9 Surface Unit Controls 5 8 27 10 Oven Vent located under right rear surface unit 4 28 4 11 Oven Control Clock and Timer 12 16 CD 12 Oven Light Switch N Lets you turn interior oven light on and off Z4 13 Oven Shelves with Stop Locks 4 17 18 23 lt 25 26 28 e 14 Oven Shelf Supports 4 17 18 Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the 23 25 26 pe Baking Roasting and Broiling sections 15 Lift Off Oven Door with Broil Stop Position 3 4 25 29 s a gt Easily removed for oven cleaning 16 Broiler Pan and Grid 4 5 23 25 28 Your new cooktop has electric coil surface units If you are used to cooking with gas burners or other types of electric cooktops you will notice some differences when you use electric coils Type of Cooktop Electric Coil Radiant Glass Ceramic Cooktop Induction Wi 111 77 QQ Wi Ae Wy 7 ly ii 1 IM N SW di Zn My THAN 7IWAN 7TTANN 7 M42. RIGHT WRONG Flat bottomed canners are recommended HOWEVER DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN WATER Most syrup or sauce mixtures and all types of frying cook at temperatures much higher than boiling water Such temperatures could eventually harm the cooktop surfaces surrounding the surface units 3 When canning use recipes and procedures from reputable sources Reliable recipes and procedures are available from the manufacturer of your canner manufacturers of glass jars for canning such as Ball and Kerr and the United States Department of Agriculture Extension Service 4 Remember that canning is a process that generates large amounts of steam To avoid burns from steam or heat be careful when canning NOTE If your house has low voltage canning may take longer than expected even though directions have been carefully followed The process time will be shortened by 1 using a pressure canner and 2 starting with HOT tap water for fastest heating of large quantities of water 11 V N 69 C o g D Y sdr j guruugo Iwo FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL OVEN BROIL BAKE HI LO CLEAR BAKE Press to select the bake function 2 BROIL HI LO Press to select the broil function DISPLAY Shows the operations you have selected the time of day and the cooking status COOKING
3. F AND A NUMBER e This is a function error code Press CLEAR OFF Allow the oven to cool one OR LETTER FLASH hour Place the oven back into operation IN THE DISPLAY e Disconnect all power to the oven for 5 minutes and then reconnect power P A If the failure code repeats call for service a DISPLAY GOES BLANK e The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped or a fuse has been blown a DISPLAY FLASHES e Power failure Reset the clock UNABLE TO GET THE e BAKE and BROIL HI LO must be pressed at the same time and held for DISPLAY TO SHOW SP 2 seconds A CONTROL SIGNALS AFTER e This is reminding you to press BAKE and then enter a temperature 3 ENTERING COOKING TIME e This is reminding you to enter a bake temperature after having OR DELAY START TIME pressed BAKE CLOCK AND TIMER e Make sure the electrical plug is plugged into a live properly grounded oe DO NOT WORK power outlet e Check for power outage e See the Oven Control Clock and Timer section SURFACE UNITS NOT e Surface units are not plugged in solidly FUNCTIONING PROPERLY Surface unit controls are not properly set OVEN WILL NOT WORK e The plug on the range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet e The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped or a fuse has been blown e The oven controls are not properly set FOOD DOES NOT e Oven controls not set properly See the Broiling section BROIL PROPERLY e Door not left open to the broil stop po
4. 2 Z Z 7 Solid Disk a HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE WITH YOUR OLD ONE Flattened metal tubing containing electric resistance wire suspended over a drip pan Electric coils under a glass ceramic cooktop High frequency induction coils under a glass surface Solid cast iron disk sealed to the cooktop surface Regular or sealed gas burners use either LP gas or natural gas The best types of cookware to use plus heat up and cool down times depend upon the type of burner or surface unit you have The following chart will help you to understand the differences between electric coil surface units and any other type of cooktop you may have used in the past How It Works Heats by direct contact with the pan and by heating the air under the pan For best cooking results use good quality pans Electric coils are more forgiving of warped pans than radiant or solid disks Heats up quickly but does not change heat settings as quickly as gas or induction Electric coils stay hot enough to continue cooking for a short time after they are turned off Heat travels to the glass surface and then to the cookware so pans must be flat on the bottom for good cooking results The glass cooktop stays hot enough to continue cooking after it is turned off Remove the pan from the surface unit if you want cooking to stop Pans must be made of ferrous metals metal that attracts a magnet Heat is produced by
5. If desired the fat may be trimmed leaving a layer about 1 8 inch thick Place the meat on the broiler grid in the broiler pan Always use the grid so the fat drips into the broiler pan otherwise the juices may become hot enough to catch on fire Position a shelf on recommended shelf position as suggested in the Broiling Guide Most broiling is done on C position but if your range is connected to 208 volts you may wish to use a higher position Leave the door open to the broil stop position The door stays open by itself yet the proper temperature is maintained in the oven Turn the food using tongs only once during broiling Time the foods for the first side according to the Broiling Guide Turn the food then use the times given for the second side as a guide to the preferred doneness BROILING GUIDE e Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with e When arranging food on the pan do not let fatty your oven It is designed to minimize smoking and edges hang over the sides because dripping fat will spattering by trapping the juices in the shielded soil the oven bottom lower part of the pan e The broiler does not need to be preheated However e The oven door should be open to the broil for very thin foods or to increase browning preheat stop position if desired e For steaks and chops slash fat evenly around the e Use LO Broil to cook foods such as poultry or thick outside edges of the meat To slash cut crosswi
6. a jaw PD CD lt pd MN y C gt pi MN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on surface unit by covering pan completely with well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray or if available use a dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking soda or if available a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher Flame in the oven can be smothered completely by closing the oven door and pressing the CLEAR OFF pad or by using a dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Do not touch the surface units heating elements or the interior surface of the oven These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units areas nearby surface units or any interior area of the oven allow sufficient time for cooling first Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop areas facing the cooktop oven vent opening surfaces near the opening crevices around the oven door and metal trim parts above the door Remember The inside surface of the oven may be hot when the door is opened When cooking pork follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170 F This
7. 45 30 35 170 185 Lamb leg or bone in shoulder Rare 21 25 20 23 140 150 F Medium 25 30 24 28 150 160 Well Done 30 35 28 33 170 185 Well Done 35 45 30 40 170 180 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 Veal shoulder leg or loin Pork loin rib or shoulder Well Done 35 45 30 40 170 180 Ham precooked To Warm 17 20 minutes per pound any weight 115 125 Poultry 3 to 5 Ibs Over 5 lbs Chicken or Duck Well Done 35 40 30 35 185 190 Chicken pieces Well Done 35 40 185 190 10 to 15 Ibs Over 15 Ibs In thigh Turkey Well Done 18 25 15 20 185 190 For boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given above The U S Department of Agriculture says Rare beef is popular but you should know that cooking it to only 140 F means some food poisoning organisms may survive Source Safe Food Book Your Kitchen Guide USDA Rev June 1985 24 BROILING Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from 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 If the meat has fat or gristle around the edge cut vertical slashes through both about 2 inches apart
8. a magnetic circuit between the coil and the pan Heats up right away and changes heat settings right away like a gas cooktop After turning the control off the glass cooktop is hot from the heat of the pan but cooking stops right away Heats by direct contact with the pan so pans must be flat on the bottom for good cooking results Heats up and cools down more slowly than electric coils The disk stays hot enough to continue cooking after it is turned off Remove the pan from the solid disk if you want the cooking to stop Flames heat the pans directly Pan flatness is not critical to cooking results but pans should be well balanced Gas burners heat the pan right away and change heat settings right away When you turn the control off cooking stops right away SURFACE COOKING amp Your surface units and controls are designed to give When cooking in a quiet kitchen you may hear slight you an infinite choice of heat settings for surface unit clicking sounds an indication that the heat settings cooking At both OFF and HI the control clicks into you selected are being maintained position Switching to higher heat settings always results in a A quicker heat change than switching to lower settings a How to Set the Controls z 1 Grasp the control The control must be pushed in to set only from A knob and push it in the OFF position When the control is in any position other than OFF it may be turned
9. an oven control system It is recommended that you operate the range for a number of weeks using the time given on recipes as a guide to become familiar with your new oven s performance How to Set Your Oven for Baking To avoid possible burns place shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on 1 Press BAKE 2 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the oven temperature 3 Press START When the oven starts to heat the changing temperature will be in the display The display starts changing once the temperature reaches 100 F 4 Press CLEAR OFF when baking is finished Oven Shelves Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the desired locations while the oven is A Ca cool The correct SS TES shelf position depends on the kind of food and the browning desired As a general rule place most foods in the middle of the oven on either shelf position B or C See the chart for suggested shelf positions BAKING If you think an adjustment is necessary see the Adjust the Oven Thermostat section It lists easy Do It Yourself instructions on how to adjust the thermostat NOTE e A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts This is normal and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is turned off To change the oven temperature during the Bake cycle press BAKE and set the new temperature Type of Food Shelf Position Angel food cake Biscuits or muff
10. assures that in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat Oven e Stand away from the range when opening the oven door The hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands face and or eyes Do not heat unopened food containers Pressure could build up and the container could burst causing an injury Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed e Keep the oven free from ee nes grease buildup WSs e Place the oven shelf in the desired position while the oven is cool If the shelves must be handled when hot do not let pot holder contact the heating elements in the oven e Pulling out the shelf to the stop lock is a convenience in lifting heavy foods It is also a precaution against burns from touching the hot surfaces of the door or the oven walls e When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven follow the manufacturer s directions Do not use your oven to dry newspapers If overheated they can catch fire Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use Do not store flammable materials in an oven or near the heating elements e After broiling always take the broiler pan out of the range and clean it Leftover grease in the broiler pan can catch fire the next time you use the pan e Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on or near your range e Never leave the oven door open when
11. place the food in the oven Attention Tone This tone will sound if you set an invalid function or try to set an additional function The tone can be quickly identified by watching the display messages SPECIAL FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL Your 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 activated while the display is showing the time of day clock They remain in the control s memory until the steps are repeated When the display shows your choice press START The special features will remain in memory after a power failure Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle At the end of a timed cycle 3 short beeps will 2 Press KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF sound followed by one beep every 6 seconds until es The display shows CON BEEP CLEAR OFF is pressed This continuous 6 second ON gp OFF continuous beep Press KITCHEN beep may be canceled TIMER ON OFF again The display shows BEEP This cancels the one beep every 6 seconds 1 Press BAKE and BROIL HI LO at the same time for 2 seconds 3 Press START until the display shows SF To cancel the 6 second beep 14 12 Hour Shut Off With this feature should you forget and leave the oven on the control will automatically turn off the oven after 12 hours during baking functions or after 3 hours during a broil function If you wish to turn off t
12. recommend the use of inexpensive thermometers such as those found in grocery stores to check the temperature setting of your new oven These thermometers may vary 20 40 degrees 22 To Adjust the Thermostat BROIL BAKE Qe Ot 1 Press BAKE and BROIL HI LO at the same time for 2 seconds until the display Shows SF Press BAKE A two digit number shows in the display The oven temperature can be adjusted up to 35 F hotter or 35 F cooler Press the INCREASE pad to increase the temperature in 1 degree increments Press the DECREASE pad to decrease the temperature in 1 degree increments When you have made the adjustment press START to go back to the time of day display Use your oven as you would normally NOTE e This adjustment will not affect the broiling temperature It will be retained in memory after a power failure ROASTING Roasting is cooking by dry heat Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven Roasting temperatures which should be low and steady keep spattering to a minimum Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats Therefore oven controls are set for Baking or Timed Baking You may hear a slight clicking sound indicating the oven is working properly Timed Baking will turn the oven on and off automatically How to Set Your Oven for Roasting 1 Place the shelf in A or B position No preheating is necessary 2
13. sending in this card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your range If you received a damaged range Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the range Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following e Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this gu
14. Check the weight of the meat Place the meat fat side up or poultry breast side up on roasting grid ina shallow pan The melting fat will baste the meat Select a pan as Close to the size of the meat as possible The broiler pan with grid is a good pan for this ia eee on lt Fel See Y in wis A Sy A Nha 1 lt lt Se TS ae a S S i k A Pe ae 4 F A 1 a i X whe b lt lt 1 Most meats continue to cook slightly after being removed from the oven The internal temperature will rise about 5 to 10 F during the recommended standing time of 10 to 20 minutes This allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to carve To compensate for this rise in temperature you may want to remove the roast sooner at 5 to 10 F less than the temperature in the Roasting Guide Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached 3 Press BAKE 4 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the temperature 5 Press START 6 Press CLEAR OFF when roasting is finished To change the oven temperature during the roasting cycle press BAKE and set the new temperature 23 QV JBISOULIDY j U34AO 3y Jsn py re amp MN pi te ROASTING continued Questions and Answers Q Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook a roast or poultry Q Is it necess
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16. E SERIOUSLY INJURED e Be sure the range is securely installed in a counter that is firmly attached to the house structure Weight on the oven door could cause the oven to tip and result in injury Never allow anyone to climb sit or hang on the oven door e 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 pot holders moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let pot holders touch hot surface units or heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth Such cloths can catch fire on a hot surface unit or heating element e Always keep dish towels dish cloths pot holders and other linens a safe distance from your range e Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and canned food a safe distance away from your range For your safety never use your appliance for warming or heating the room e DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE e Keep the hood and grease filters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range continued next page A
17. EASE pad to set the amount of time on the timer KITCHEN If you make a mistake press KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF ON gy OFF and begin again 4 When time is up the oven control signals until you press KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF Display then shows the time of day NOTE The minute timer is independent of all the other functions and it does not control the oven The CLEAR OFF pad does not affect the timer Power Failure If a flashing time of day is in the display you have experienced a power failure Reset the clock To reset the clock press CLOCK Enter the correct time of day by pressing the INCREASE or DECREASE pad Press START lt Oo A z S y o F continued next page 13 OVEN CONTROL CLOCK AND TIMER continued The control has a series of tones that will sound at different times These tones may sound while you set the control for an oven function or at the end of the oven function They will also alert you when an incorrect time or temperature has been entered or if there is a problem with the oven Tones While Setting the Control Preheat Notification Tone When you press a touch pad you will hear a beep When you set an oven temperature the oven This beep will let you know you have placed enough automatically starts to heat When the temperature pressure on the pad to activate it inside the oven reaches your set temperature a tone will sound to let you know to
18. TIME Press for Timed Baking operations START TIME Use along with COOKING TIME to set the oven to start and stop automatically at a time you select CLOCK Press to enter the time of day KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF Press to select the timer function The timer does not control oven operations The timer can time up to 9 hours and 59 minutes 12 10 11 TIME CONTROLS KITCHEN START TIMER ON J OFF START Must be pressed to start any cooking function DECREASE Short taps to this pad decrease the time or temperature by small amounts Press and hold the pad to decrease the time or temperature by larger amounts INCREASE Short taps to this pad increase the time or temperature by small amounts Press and hold the pad to increase the time or temperature by larger amounts CLEAR OFF Press to cancel any timed oven operation except the clock and timer If F and a number or letter flash in the display and the oven control signals this indicates function error code Press CLEAR OFF Allow the oven to cool for one hour Put the oven back into operation If the function error code repeats disconnect the power to the range and call for service OVEN CONTROL CLOCK AND TIMER my Clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly The time of day clock cannot be changed during Delay Start It can be changed during a regular bake or bro
19. Use and Care Guide Flectric Range Safety Instructions 3 5 J Problem Solver 31 32 i Thermostat Adjustment Do t 0 0X lt 22 More questions call Operating Instructions Tips GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Aluminum Foll ccsceeeeee 5 19 23 25 FEQTUTOS vcceivesiicenevarivesvaeriainnnstsinennsiuesinbnanevnnss 6 7 OVEN ranoni 17 26 Baking EO 18 21 Care and Cleaning 27 30 Broiling Broiling Guide 25 26 Broiler Pan and Grid eeesesesessstsseteesesesens 28 Control Clock and Timet 12 16 Brushed Chrome Cooktop cccccccseseeeeeees 28 FAD E ET E EAA A A 17 18 Control Panel and KnobS ccceseeeeeeeees 27 Oven VEN th eee ceeeseeceseeeeeeseeeeenees 4 28 Lift Up COOKOD sce csscsisccccccncctesstecterahedtedaeatectees 29 Roasting Roasting Guide 23 24 Lift Off Oven DOOF ccccsssssessssetesstsseseseseseeees 30 Special Features of Your Control 14 16 Oven Light Bulb siccsvctccsicereciserosrsigevosintiananadeiieons 28 Timed Baking cccccceseeseeeseeeseeees 20 21 Shelves css tecocecestnosentesdseaietoeettseecstesanedeesendicsoosmneanes 28 Surface COOKING ccccccsccssecsseeseees 8 11 Surface Units and Drip Pans c 29 Control SettingS ccccccssccssseeesseeeseeeens 9 EE Cooktop COMparison cceeccceereeeeeeeees 8 Co
20. are cool before attempting to remove them e Do not immerse the surface units in liquids of any kind e Do not clean the surface units in a dishwasher e Do not bend the surface unit plug terminals e Do not attempt to clean adjust or in any way repair the plug in receptacle To remove a surface unit To remove the drip pans for cleaning the surface units must be removed first Surface unit Drip pan Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above the drip pan and pull it out Do not lift the surface unit more than 1 inch If you do it may not lie flat on the drip pan when you plug it back in Repeated lifting of the surface unit more than 1 inch above the drip pan can permanently damage the receptacle Lift Up Cooktop Clean the area under the cooktop often Built up soil especially grease may catch fire To make cleaning easier the entire cooktop may be lifted up and supported in the up position Be sure all the surface units are turned off before raising the cooktop The surface units and drip pans do not need to be removed however you may remove one to make raising the cooktop easier A support rod will hold the cooktop up while you clean underneath it After cleaning under the cooktop with hot soapy water and a clean cloth lower the cooktop Be careful not to pinch your fingers To replace a surface unit e Replace the drip pan into the recess in the cooktop Make sure opening in the pan lines up wi
21. ary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer A Checking the finished internal temperature at A It is not necessary to preheat your oven the completion of cooking time is recommended Q When buying a roast are there any special tips Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide that would help me cook it more evenly section For roasts over 8 pounds check with thermometer at half hour intervals after half the cooking time has passed A Yes Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible or buy rolled roasts Can I seal the sides of my foil tent when Q Why is my roast crumbling when I try to roasting a turkey carve it gt Sealing the foil will steam the meat Leaving it unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown the meat A Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to 20 minutes after removing them from the oven Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat ROASTING GUIDE Frozen Roasts Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully without thawing Follow the directions given on the package label Oven Approximate Roasting Time Internal Type Temperature Doneness in Minutes per Pound Temperature F Meat 3 to 5 Ibs 6 to 8 Ibs Tender cuts rib high quality Rare 24 33 18 22 140 150 F sirloin tip rump or top round Medium 35 39 22 29 150 160 Well Done 40
22. as possible rather than being placed to the front or to the back of the oven Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven Allow 1 to 14 inch space between pans as well as from the back of the oven the door and the sides If you need to use two shelves stagger the pans so one is not directly above the other Aluminum Foil Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking A eS smaller sheet of foil a may be used to catch a a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several re inches below the food 19 How to Set Your Oven for Time Bake The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or off automatically at specific times that you set Examples of Immediate Start oven turns on now and you set it to turn off automatically at the end of cooking time and Delay Start and Stop setting the oven to turn on automatically at a later time and turn off after a preset cooking time will be described NOTE Before beginning make sure the clock shows the correct time of day To set the clock first press CLOCK Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the time of day Press START TIMED BAKING NOTE An attention tone will sound if you are using Timed Baking and do not press START after entering the baking temperature How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop To avoid possible burns place the shelves in the correct position bef
23. his feature follow the steps below 1 Press BAKE and BROIL HI LO at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows SF 2 Press START TIME The display will show 12 shdn 12 hour shut off Press START TIME again and the display will show no shdn no shut off 3 Press START to activate the no shut off and leave the control set in this special features mode Cook and Hold Your new control has a cook and hold feature that keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after the cooking function is finished To activate this feature follow the steps below 1 Press BAKE and BROIL HI LO 15 SPECIAL FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL continued Fahrenheit or Centigrade Temperature Selection temperature selections but you may change this will show C Centigrade to use the Centigrade selections 1 Press BAKE and BROIL 4 Press START BAKE BROIL HI LO at the same time for 2 seconds until the display Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit 3 Press BROIL HI LO again The display HI LO shows SF 2 Press BROIL HI LO The display will show F Fahrenheit Changing the Speed of the or Pads temperature you may notice the display changes to the number 5 slowly This special feature allows you to change the speed To set the speed you prefer follow these steps 1 Press BAKE and BROIL e Press the pad to decrease the speed down h 1 BAKE D
24. ide e Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse Mark it for easy reference e Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided installation instructions Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this guide All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Before performing any service DISCONNECT THE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER Do not store flammable materials in an oven or near the surface units Do not leave children alone children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance e Teach children not to play with the controls or any other part of the range e Never leave the oven door open when you are not watching the range e Always keep combustible wall coverings curtains or drapes a safe distance from your range Do not allow anyone to climb stand or hang on the door or range top They could damage the range and even tip it over causing severe personal injury e CAUTION ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULD B
25. il operation Timer You may program the timer to time cooking or other household activities for up to 9 hours and 59 minutes The timer counts down in minutes 1 minute at a time until the last 60 seconds are reached then the control will beep one time The seconds will not be displayed until the last minute is reached How to Set the Timer KITCHEN 1 Press KITCHEN TIMER TIMER ON OFF ON OFF To Set the Clock CLOCK pad to set the time of day 1 Press CLOCK 2 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE 3 Press START This enters the time and starts the clock To check the time of day when the display is showing other information simply press CLOCK The time of day shows until another pad is pressed If the INCREASE or DECREASE pad is not pressed within one minute after you press CLOCK the display reverts to the original setting If this happens press CLOCK and reenter the time of day When the timer reaches 00 the control will beep 3 times followed by one beep every 6 seconds until KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF is pressed The 6 second tone can be canceled by following the steps in the Special Features of Your Oven Control section under Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle 3 Press START After pressing START SET disappears this tells you the time is counting down although the display does not change until one minute has passed 0 1 U07 UIAG INOA Jo same y 2 Press the INCREASE or DECR
26. ins BorC Cookies or cupcakes Bor C Brownies BorC Layer cakes BorC Bundt or pound cakes A or B Pies or pie shells BorC Frozen pies Casseroles Roasting A on cookie sheet BorC AorB Baking Pans Use the proper baking pan The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur e Dark rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a browner crisper crust Use this type for pies e Shiny bright and smooth pans reflect heat resulting in a lighter more delicate browning Cakes and cookies require this type of pan e Glass baking dishes absorb heat When baking in glass baking dishes the temperature may need to be reduced by 25 F e If you are using dark non stick pans you may find that you need to reduce the oven temperature 25 F to prevent over browning Cookies When baking cookies flat cookie sheets without sides produce better looking cookies Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan short sides all around may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the walls or the door of the oven Never entirely cover a shelf with a large cookie sheet For best results during baking use only one cookie sheet in the oven at a time LY Pan Placement For even cooking and proper browning there must be enough room for air circulation in the oven Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered as much
27. inside the openings in the glass or the openings in the top of the oven door while cleaning SS a AS The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning Before removing the knobs for cleaning please note that the knobs are in the proper OFF position When replacing the knobs check the OFF position to insure proper placement To remove a knob pull it straight off the stem Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak Avoid getting water down in the knob stem holes To replace a knob locate the groove in each side of the knob stem One of the grooves contains a spring clip and the other groove is clear Locate the molded rib inside the knob Fit the molded rib into the clear groove on the knob stem 21 o pR we p z oF a gt O pue 31o Surug 3 CARE AND CLEANING continued Oven Vent The oven is vented through an opening under the right rear surface unit Never cover the opening with aluminum foil or any other material This would prevent the oven vent from working properly Oven vent lt S Oven Shelves Clean the shelves with a mild abrasive cleanser or steel wool After cleaning rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth 28 Surface Units and Drip Pans To clean the surface units turn the control to the highest setting for a minute The coils will burn off any soil CAUTION e Be sure all the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units
28. kkkkkkxk This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states Hawaii and Washington D C In Alaska the warranty is the same WHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting facilities as described in the Installation Instructions provided with the product e Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers e Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially e Damage to product ca
29. okware Mes plainer a 10 Consumer Services _ 35 Home Canning Tip cccccceceeeseeeees 11 l Appliance Registration cc cccecsesseeeees 2 Important Phone Numbets 068 35 Model and Serial Number Location 2 Removal of Packaging Tape 06 2 Warran ty jncousstisnnivviesdnsinernsnnieinesnaweis Back Cover GE Appliances Model J DS26 164D3335P 012 3 HELP US HELP YOU Before using your range read this guide carefully It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range properly Keep it handy for answers to your questions If you don t understand something or need more help call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week How to Remove Packaging Tape To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product the safest way to remove the adhesive left from packaging tape on new appliances is an application of a household liquid dishwashing detergent mineral oil or cooking oil Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak Wipe dry and then apply an appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface NOTE The plastic tape must be removed from the chrome trim on range parts It cannot be removed if it is baked on Write down the model and serial numbers You ll find them on a label underneath the cooktop These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your range Before
30. ore you turn the oven on The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a selected length of time At the end of cooking time the oven will turn off automatically 1 Press BAKE 2 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the oven temperature ONC 3 Press COOKING TIME NOTE If your recipe requires preheating you may need to add additional time to the length of the cooking time 4 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the baking time The oven temperature and the cooking time that you entered will be displayed 20 5 Press START The display shows the oven temperature that you set and the cooking time countdown The display starts changing once the temperature reaches 100 F The oven will continue to cook for the programmed amount of time then shut off automatically 6 Press CLEAR OFF to clear the end of cycle tone if necessary NOTE e The low temperature zone of this range between 170 F and 200 F is available to keep hot cooked foods warm Food kept in the oven longer than two hours at these low temperatures may spoil e Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit for more than one 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 bacteria growth How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop To avoid
31. possible burns place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on You can set the control to delay the start of cooking cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically 1 Press BAKE 2 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the temperature 3 Press COOKING TIME NOTE If your recipe requires preheating you may need to add additional time to the cooking time 4 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the baking time 5 Press START TIME 6 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the time of day you want the oven to turn on and start cooking 7 Press START If you would like to check the times you have set press START TIME to check the start time you have set or press COOKING TIME to check the length of cooking time you have set When the oven turns on at the time of day you have set the display will show the changing temperature starting at 100 F 21 ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT DO IT YOURSELF You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced We recommend that you use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it following the times given in your recipes as a guide If you think your new oven is too hot or too cool you can adjust the thermostat yourself If you think it is too hot adjust the thermostat to make it cooler If you think it is too cool adjust the thermostat to make it hotter We do not
32. r best cooking results pans should be flat on the bottom Match the size of the saucepan to the size of the surface unit The pan should not extend over the edge of the surface unit more than 1 inch 10 Do not use woks that have support rings Use of these types of woks without the support ring in place is dangerous because the wok is unstable With the r ring in place heat will be trapped inside the ring and may cause damage to the porcelain cooktop Do not try to use such woks without the ring You could be seriously burned 1f the wok tipped over HOME CANNING TIPS Canning should be done on surface units only In surface cooking the use of pots extending more than one inch beyond the edge of the surface unit s drip pan is not recommended However when canning with a water bath or pressure canner large diameter pots may be used This is because boiling water temperatures even under pressure are not harmful to the cooktop surfaces surrounding the surface units Observe 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 2 Flat bottomed canners must be used Do not use canners with flanged or rippled bottoms often found in enamelware because they don t make enough contact with the surface unit and take too long to boil water
33. ra HI LO at the same time for ae 2 seconds until the display shows SF 4 Press START to activate the setting l and leave the control set in this special 2 Press the pad The display Jo will show you a set speed i Se As you use the or pads when setting a time or r 3 Press the pad to increase the speed up between 1 and 5 16 USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven 1 Look at the controls Be sure you understand how to set them properly 2 Check the oven interior Look at the shelves Take a practice run at removing and replacing them properly to give sure sturdy support 3 Read over the information and tips that follow 4 Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it especially during the first weeks of using your new range Shelf Positions The oven has four shelf supports identified in this illustration as A bottom B C and D top Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking Roasting and Broiling sections NOTE e You may notice a burning or oily smell the first few times you turn your oven on This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in a short time e A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts This is normal and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is turned off 0 1 U07 UIAG INOA Jo saanjqeay eroeds 2 5 E lt CD 5 Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using
34. se pork chops thoroughly without over through the outer fat surface just to the edge of the meat Use tongs to turn the meat over to prevent piercing the meat and losing the juices e If desired marinate meats or chicken before broiling or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only 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 Painted Surfaces Painted surfaces include the outside oven door sides control panel and drawer front Clean these with soap and water or a vinegar and water solution Do not use commercial oven cleaners cleansing powders steel wool or harsh abrasives on any painted surface Control Panel and Knobs It s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleansers strong liquid cleansers plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control panel they will damage the finish A 50 50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF AND ALL SURFACES ARE COOL BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE RANGE Glass Window To clean the outside of the oven window use a glass cleaner Rinse and polish with a dry cloth Do not allow the water or cleaner to run down
35. sition as recommended e Improper shelf position being used See the Broiling Guide e Food is being cooked on a hot pan e Cookware is not suited for broiling e Low voltage See the Broiling section e Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended continued next page a S g Z YN z lt O 31 THE PROBLEM SOLVER continued PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE FOOD DOES NOT ROAST e Oven controls not set properly See the Baking or Roasting section OR BAKE PROPERLY e Shelf position is incorrect See the Baking or Roasting section e Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used e Oven thermostat needs adjustment See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat Do It Yourself section OVEN LIGHT DOES e Bulb may be loose or burned out NOT WORK e Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet e Switch operating oven light is broken Call for service OVEN TEMPERATURE TOO Oven thermostat needs adjustment See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat HOT OR TOO COLD Do It Yourself section BURNING OR OILY e This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time ODOR EMITTING FROM OVEN WHEN TURNED ON STRONG ODOR e An odor from the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for the first few times the oven is used This is temporary FAN NOISE e A fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts This is normal and
36. th the receptacle e Insert the terminals of the surface unit through the opening in the drip pan and into the receptacle e Guide the surface unit into place so it rests evenly Drip Pans Remove the surface units Then lift out the drip pans For best results clean the drip pans by hand Place them in a covered container or a plastic bag with 1 4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil Then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad if necessary Rinse with clean water and polish with a clean soft cloth The drip pans may also be cleaned in the dishwasher Clean the area under the drip pans often Built up soil especially grease may catch on fire Do not cover drip pans with foil Using foil so close to the receptacle could cause shock fire or damage to the range Support rod continued next page 29 O X z suIUvO 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 Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges NOTE i e Be careful not to place hands between the hinge and the oven door frame as the hinge could snap back and pinch fingers e While working in the oven area cover
37. the fan may continue to run even after the oven is turned off If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service 32 Problem Solver NOTES 34 NOTES Well Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE well be there All you have to do is call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Whatever your question about any GE major appliance GE Answer Center information service is available to help Your call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service scheduled at a time that s convenient for you Many GE Consumer Service company operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow or at your convenience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Saturdays Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and out so most repairs can be handled in just one visit For Customers With Special Needs 800 626 2000 GE offers free of charge a Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have brochure to assist in planning a access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may barrier free kitchen for persons call 800 T
38. the hinges with towels or empty paper towel rolls to prevent pinched fingers and chipping the porcelain enamel on the frame To replace the door make sure the hinges are in the special stop position Position the slots in the bottom of the door squarely over the hinges Then lower the door slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same time If hinges snap back against the oven frame pull them back out 30 CARE AND CLEANING continued TO CLEAN THE DOOR Inside of door e Soap and water will normally do the job Heavy spattering or spillovers may require cleaning with a mild abrasive cleaner Soapy wet metal 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 If necessary you may use an oven cleaner Follow package directions Do not use oven cleaners cleansing powders or harsh abrasives on the outside of the door Outside of door e Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven door DO NOT let water run down through openings in the top of the door Rinse well e Spillage of marinades fruit juices tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately When surface is cool clean and rinse QUESTIONS P USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
39. the range without extending over nearby surface units e To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric shock always be certain that the controls for all surface units are at the off position and all surface units are cool before attempting to lift or remove the unit e Never clean the cooktop surface when it is hot Some cleaners produce noxious fumes and wet cloths could cause steam burns if used on a hot surface Do not immerse or soak the removable surface units Do not put them in a dishwasher e When flaming foods are under the hood turn the fan off The fan if operating may spread the flame e Carefully watch for spillovers or overheating of foods when frying at high or medium high temperatures Foods for frying should be as dry as possible Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan e Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added e If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly e Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats e Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point e Never try to move a pan of hot fat especially a deep fat fryer Wait until the fat is cool SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 a e amp a YN
40. used by accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply 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 your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 Ga td Recycled Paper Part No 164D3333P012 3 Pub No 49 8748 1 2 97 CG JDS26 Printed in LaFayette GA
41. without pushing it in Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking The surface unit ON indicator light will glow when ANY heat on any surface unit is on uosreduro 2 Turn the knob either clockwise or counterclockwise to the desired heat setting Cooking Guide for Using Heat Settings HI Quick start for cooking brings water to boil Medium High Setting halfway between HI and MED Fast fry pan broil maintains a fast boil on large amounts of food MED Saut and brown maintains a slow boil on large amounts of food Medium Low Setting halfway between MED and LO Cook after starting at HI cooks with little water in covered pan Medium LO Steam rice cereal maintain serving temperature High of most foods At LO settings melt chocolate butter on a small unit NOTE At HI and Medium High never leave food unattended Boilovers cause smoking greasy spillovers may catch fire Dn z3 taw C gt g A 5 S a fa SURFACE COOKWARE TIPS Wok Cooking We recommend that you use only a flat bottomed Qf wok They are available at your local retail store Cookware Use medium or heavy weight cookware Aluminum 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 medium heat settings Steel pans may cook unevenly if not combined with other metals Fo
42. you are not watching the range Do not use the oven for a storage area Items stored in the oven can ignite e Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care Guide Surface Cooking Units e Use proper pan size This appliance is equipped with different size surface units 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 the cookware to the surface unit will also improve efficiency e Never leave the surface units unattended at high heat settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire Be sure the drip pans and vent ducts are not covered and are in place Their absence during cooking could damage range parts and wiring Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip pans or anywhere in the oven except as described in this guide Misuse could result in a shock fire hazard or damage to the range e Only certain types of glass glass ceramic earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for range top cooking others may break because of the sudden change in temperature e Always turn the surface unit controls off before removing the cookware e To minimize the possibility of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of
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