GE JB391GK User's Manual
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1. ene gt a AEN piet 4 om y amm Py oye Mm 8 CFEDATE 9 i5 s MOS Contents Aluminum Foil 16 18 Vent Duct 22 AntiTip Bracket 3 5 Problem Solver 26 Appliance Registration 2 Repair Service 27 Canning Tips l 9 Safety Instructions 3 4 Care and Cleaning 22 25 Surface Cooking 8 Clock Timer 12 Control Settings 8 Energy Saving Tips 5 Cookware Tips 10 11 Features 6 7 Light Bulb Replacement 23 Installation Instructions 5 Surface Units 23 Leveling 5 3 in 1 Surface Unit 8 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Warranty Back Cover Oven 13 Baking Baking Guide 14 15 Broiling Broiling Guide 18 19 Control Settings 13 Door Removal 22 Light Bulb Replacement 13 22 Preheating 13 15 Roasting Roasting Guide 16 17 Self Cleaning Instructions 20 21 Shelves 13 GE Answer Center Thermostat Adjustment 24 800 626 2000 IBZ GK Models JB391GK JSP27J s9 B t Y GK B400GK JSP28G ee A B490cy ae TB49GGS TST m CO es TFTSFacse GE Appliances SERRE SA STR TIEN AAA DS CANTAS A GSB a EL La PD A S a A EN A Se SEE Fe PO am AP ene n Before using your range read this book carefully It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range properly Keep it handy for answers to your questions If you don t understand something or need more help write include your phone number Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 402252. 180 sl Pork loin rib or shoulder 325 Well Done 35 45 30 40 170 180 Ham precooked 325 To Warm 10 minutes per pound any weight 125 130 pa Under 10 Ibs 10 to 15 Ibs mmm Ham raw 325 Well Done 20 30 17 20 160 Poultry 3 to 5 lbs Over 5 Ibs D Chicken or Duck 325 Well Done 35 40 30 35 185 190 i Chicken pieces 375 Well Done 35 40 185 190 10 to 15 ibs Over 15 1bs In thigh Turkey Weli Done 185 190 Broiling Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the upper unit in the oven Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled Follow these steps to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum Step 1 If meat has fat or gristle near edge cut vertical slashes through both about 2 apart If desired fat may be trimmed leaving layer abot 1 8 thick Step 2 Place meat on broiler rack in broiler pan which comes with range Always use rack so fat drips into broiler nan otherwise 1 juices ALALU YEW AAW Garg Un may become hot enough to catch fire Dina Re Droit a an rarnammoendend OU J rOSiuon shelf on IOCU IIA shelf position as suggested in Broiling Guide on opposite page Most broiling is done on C position but if your range is connected to 208 volts you may wish to use higher position Step 4 Leave door ajar a few inches except when broiling chicken The door stays open by itself yet the proper temp
3. enough to burn even though they a de 4 are dark in color During and o Never wear r loose fitting o or WHER BR ADA WVA A S Heer WE AA ns crevices around the oven door Remember The inside surface _ AS A ESR ES de ARO AASVAVEY LUSK BW of the oven may be hot when me door is opened e When cooking pork follow the directions exactly ar and always cook the meat to an internal This assures that in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat it will be to eat continued next page gt o gt Stand away from range when opening oven door Hot air or steam which escapes can cause Banunena rnm amp LLO a aun ed e duras to hands ace a a Or eyes fap o Don t heat unopened food containers in the oven Pressure E P Been thE Sure zh Ee Llao m PO A CAFRRNSE ABYQESRA us ZZHELE GARE A WALLACE A could burst causing an injury e Keep oven vent duct unobstructed Keep oven free from grease buildup e Place oven shelf in desired position while oven is cool If shelves must be handled when hot do not let pot holder contact heating units in the oven o Pulling out shelf to the _ shelf stop is a convenience in lifting heavy foods It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the DA SEND LETIA UTA ma Wa door Gi UYA Wai e When using cooking or roasting bags in oven follow the manufacturer s directions
4. to the range e Only certain types of cies E l glass ceramic earthenware o other glazed containers are suitable for range top service others may break because of the onddan nhanga 1 mnara DUUULIA CUALES in temperature See section on Surface Cooking for suggestions e To minimize burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the range without extending over nearby surface units o Always turn surface unit to OFF before removing utensil ass i can cause hot fat to bubble up SAV E EONS continued 6 Keon an eve on foods E heing Ad Te Tr GRA te Y Us WAM LAU ee SY A fried at HIGH or MEDIUM HIGH heats e To avoid the possibility of a hurn or electric shock Wh E AFOSR BA YR WAN Bo Wanty wan G always be certain that the controls for all surface units are at OFF position and all coils are cool before attempting to remove the unit e Don t immerse or soak removable surface units Don t put them in a dishwasher Do not self clean the surface units in the oven _ e When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan off The fan if operating may spread the flame e Foods for frying should be as dry as possible Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foodsg and over sides of pan e Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying Filling the pan too full of fat
5. F and increase time 1 Meringue Spread to crust edges B A 325 350 15 25 To quickly brown meringue use 400 F for 8 to 10 minutes Glass or Satin finish Metal A B 400 425 40 60 Custard fillings require lower Glass or Satin finish Metal 400 425 40 60 temperature longer time Glass or Satin finish Metal 450 12 15 Set on Oven Shelf B C 325 400 60 90 Increase time for large amount S Glass or Metal Pan A B C 325 375 30 60 or size Glass B 300 350 30 75 15 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 When roasting it is not necessary to sear baste cover or add water to your meat Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats Therefore oven controis are set to BAKE or TIME BAKE You may hear a slight clicking sound indicating the oven is working properly Roasting is easy just follow these steps Step 1 Check weight of meat and place fat side up on roasting rack in a shallow pan Broiler pan with rack is a good pan for this Line broiler pan with aluminum foil when using pan for marinating cooking with fruits cooking heavily cured meats or for basting food during cooking Avoid spilling these materials on oven liner or door Step 2 Piace in oven on shelf in A or B position No preheating
6. tender Water should before cooking if meat has not beef smoked pork Kettle or Cook until steaming slowly boil For very large been smoked or otherwise loads medium heat may cured be needed Large Saucepan stewing beef tongue etc Melting chocolate Small WM Allow 10 to 15 minutes to When meiting marshmaliows add butter marshmallows Uncovered melt through Stir to smooth milk or water f Saucepan Use small surface unit Thick batter takes slightly longer time Turn over pancakes when bubbles rise to surface Griddle french toast Pasta Noodles or spaghetti Covered HI In covered kettle bring MED HI Cook uncovered Use large enough kettle to Large Kettle salted water to a boil uncover until tender For large prevent boilover Pasta doubles or Pot and add pasta slowly so amounts HI may be in size when cooked boiling does not stop needed to keep water at rolling boil throughout entire cooking time MED HI for foods cooking 10 minutes or less MED for foods over 10 minutes Cooker should jiggle 2 to 3 times ner minute ARALA LAO HI Heat until first jiggle is heard Pressure Cooker o or warwa Canner Pressure Cooking Stir frequently to prevent sticking Puddings Sauces Candies Frostings Vegetables Covered HI Measure 1 2 to 1 inch MED Cook 1 pound 10 Uncovered pan requires mor
7. 1 browning daring roasting CALROD SURFACE UNITS Surface units are not plugged i in 1 solidly Se ee NOT FUNCTIONING Trim rings and drip pans are not set securely i in nthe range top ae ee PROPERLY EN CN or Surface unit controls are not properly set oe ee OVENWILLNOT gi Automatic timer dials not set or r not set siet Clock must be set to time of day SELF CLEAN and the STOP dial must be set and advanced beyond t the time noted on oven clock The Qin A even ne sanad Cna ra da ee Lily NAIL dial was not ad vanced 101 long enough afi tr E Both OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP knobs must be set at CLEAN setting A thick pile of spillover when cleaned leaves a heavy layer of ash in spots which could have insulated the area from further heat T abl SI tatha 4 Guin nov movea to UU right OVEN DOOR 7 Turn OVEN SET knob to CLEAN r Glowing Locked Light after knob i is turned WON T LATCH indicates oven is too hot from previous use and door won t latch To cool oven i open door wide then Latch can be moved z DO TART MPI t mie era nr ra OVEN SET knob musi be at CLEAN or OFF befor e Latch can be moved If you need more help call toll free SE AE A SSA 5 GE Answer Center 800 626 2009 consumer information service 26 If You Need Service To obtain service see your warranty on the back page of this book We re proud of our service
8. QA e Remove the screws remove cover and replace bulb with 40 watt appliance bulb e Replace lamp cover with three Screws Cooktop Surface Lamp Model JB490 SUYA ATSTTRATIST A MEA WHEN VA SAINUILTING A COOKTOP LAMP DO NOT TOUCH THE METAL AT ENDS OF LAMP Your cooktop light is easily replaced with a fluorescent tube of the same wattage Make sure the power t to the range is disconnected at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug To remove Lift lamp cover e Place fingers on top near each end of light bulb e Press down and roll top of bulb gently toward front of range until it stops Remove buib gentiy from unit making sure it doesn t hit lamp cover To replace e Place fingers on top near each e Press bulb gently into slots and roll top of bulb gently toward back tal at ot of range until it stops e Move lamp cover down Surface Units Clean the area under the drip pans often Built up soil especially grease may catch fire To make cleaning easier tilt lock units lift up and lock in the up position and plug in units are removable Caution Be sure all controls are turned to OFF and surface units are cool before attempting to lift or remove them After lifting the tilt lock units or removing plug in units remove the trim rings and drip pans under the units and clean them according to directions in the Cleaning Guide on page 25 Wipe
9. The OVEN TEMP control maintains the temperature you set from WARM 150 F to BROIL 550 F and also at CLEAN 880 F The Oven Cycling Light glows until the oven reaches your selected temperature then goes off and on with the oven unit s during cooking PREHEATING the oven even to high temperature settings is speedy rarely more than about i0 minutes Preheat the oven only when necessary Most foods will cook satisfactorily without preheating If you find preheating is necessary keep an eye on the indicator light and put food in the oven promptly after the light anec out MALWEE LLANA ALLA SOU VUL o Oven Interior Shelves WA DAA ANT AJR The shelves are designed with stop locks so that when placed correctly on the shelf supports they a will stop before coming completely from the oven and b will not tilt when removing food from or placing food on them To remove shelf from the oven lift up rear of sheif pull forward with stop locks curved extension under shelf along top of shelf supports Be certain that shelf is cool before touching To replace shelf in oven insert shelf with stop locks resting on shelf supports Push shelf toward rear of oven it will fall into place When shelf is in proper position stop locks on shelf will run under shelf support when shelf is pulled forward Sheif Positions The oven has four shelf supports A bottom B C and D top Shelf p
10. can j cause spillovers when food is _ added e if a cdmbination of oils or fats will be usedi in frying stir LE O mas mo Ln together before heating or as fats melt slowly E o Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats E Use deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point THESE ERIC HEST VN BRIO LSS RUC LERINS Warsges compas A VU range like m many other ousehold items is heavy and can setil into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting When moving the range on this type of flooring use care and it is recommended that these simple and inexpensive instructions be followed The ange should be installed on a sheet of plywood or similar material as follows When the floor covering ends ai the front of ine range the area that the range will rest on should be built up with plywocd to the same level or higher than the floor covering This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing Leveling screws are located on each corner of the base of the range Remove the bottom drawer and you Can level the range n an uneven floor with the use of a nutdriver To remove drawer pull drawer out all the way tilt up the front and take it out To replace drawer insert glides at back of drawer beyond stop on range glides Lift drawer if necessary to insert easily Let front of draw
11. cloth to wipe up right away When the surface has cooled wash and rinse a For other spills such as fat spatterings etc wash with soap and water when cooled and then rinse Polish with a dry cloth Use a mild solution of soap and water Do not use any harsh abrasives or cleaning powders which may scratch or mar surface Remove oven door by opening it to BROIL position grasping it at sides and e See lifting up and away from hinges Clean with soap and water Replace by grasping door at sides lining up door with hinges and pushing door firmly into place Avoid getting ANY cleaning materials on the gasket Porcelain Enamel Surface e Paper Towel e Dry Cloth e Unan and Water ee wuayp Qk TALVI e Soap and Water e Soap and Water Painted Surfaces ide Oven Door Oven Gasket Oven Liner Soap and Water Cool before cleaning Frequent wiping with mild soap and water will prolong SS the time between major cleanings Be sure to rinse thoroughly Oven Vent Duct e Soap and Water Remove the Oven Vent Duct found under the right rear surface unit Wash in l hot soapy water dry and replace Opening should match opening in drip pan Shelves e Soap and Water Shelves can be cleaned in Self Cleaning oven or dishwasher or by hand See Self Cleaning using soap and water Rinse thoroughly to remove soap after cleaning Oven Directions Calrod Surface Spatters and spills burn a
12. e Do not use your oven to dry newspapers If overheated they can catch fire Seif Cleanh a e Do not clean door gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket 2 Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven re Book Glap nef a Surface Cooking Units Use proper pan size This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different tam Salant itanci 1 size Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element The use of undersized utensils l will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also seen ro aff mt LAA ST impi UVU whiteiwars Never leave surface units erro me oll at BS Band anttia rea unattended at high neat settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy s spillovers that mav catch owe ras rw e DA ae y Aad an on fire e Be sure drin nang and vent ducts are not covered and are in place Their absence during cooking could damage ange parts and wiring e Don t use altiminumn foil to line drip pans or anywhere i in the oven except as described 1 in this book Misuse could resultin ashock fire hazard or damage 7
13. flat on the combined with other metals bottom have straight sides and tight Directions and Setting Setting to Complete Cookware to Start Cooking Cooking Comments Cereal Cornmeal grits HI In covered pan bring LO or WM then add cereal Cereals bubble and expand as water to boil before adding Finish timing according they cook use large enough cereal to package directions saucepan to prevent boilover Covered oatmeal Saucepan Milk boils over rapidly Watch as boiling point anproaches AMA Ai pro Seri Hesh MED to cook 1 or 2 minutes latalu bh to completely blend ingredients HI Stir together water or milk Cocoa ingredients Bring just to a boil HI At first perk switch heat to LO Uncovered Saucepan Percolate 8 to 10 minutes for 8 cups less for fewer cups LO to maintain gentle but steady perk Coffee Percolator HI Cover eggs with cool Sos Covered WA we LO Cook only 3 to 4 Saucepan water Cover pan cook minutes for soft cooked until steaming 15 minutes for hard cooked Fried sunny side up Covered MED HI Melt butter add Continue cooking at MED HI If you do not cover skillet baste Skillet eggs and cover skillet until whites are just set about eggs with fat to cook tops evenly 3 to 5 more minutes Fried over easy Uncovered HI Melt butter LO then add eggs When Skillet bottoms of eggs s have just set car
14. for closed door broiling This is because chicken is relatively thicker than other foods you broil Closing the door holds more heat in the oven which aliows chicken to cook evenly throughout Q When broiling is it necessary to always use a rack in the pan A Yes Using the rack suspends the meat over the pan As the meat cooks the juices fall into the pan thus keeping meat drier Juices ara nrotected hy the rack and stay alv pivwvwv wv PAA Lawa Mazo cooler thus preventing excessive spatter and smoking aa Q Should I salt the meat before broiling A No Salt draws out the juices and allows them to evaporate Always salt after cooking Turn meat with tongs piercing meat with a fork also allows juices to escape When broiling poultry or fish brush each side often with butter Q Why are my meats not turn ning J ees O out as brown as they should A In some areas the power voltage to the range may be low In these cases preheat the broil unit for 10 minutes before placing broiler pan with food in oven Check to see if you are using the recommended shelf position Broil for longest period of time indicated in the Broiling Guide Turn food only once during broiling Q Do I need to grease my broiler rack to prevent meat from sticking A No The broiler rack is designed to reflect broiler heat thus keeping the surface cool enough to prevent atinl tn meat sticking to the surince
15. minutes For food with short ALLANAA cooking times preheating gives best appearance and crispness 4 Open the oven door to check food as little as possible to prevent uneven heating and to save energy areas brown completely necessary especially for foods l Shelf Oven Time Food Container Position Temperature Minutes Bread Biscuits 4 in thick Shiny Cookie Sheet B C 400 475 15 20 Canned refrigerated biscuits take 2 to 4 minutes less time Coffee cake Shiny Metal Pan with B 350 400 20 30 satin finish bottom Corn bread or muffins Cast Iron or Glass B 4007 4509 20 40 Preheat cast iron pan for crisp crust Gingerbread Shiny Metal Pan with B 350 45 55 satin finish bottom Muffins Shiny Metal Muffin Pans A B 400 425 20 30 Decrease about 5 minutes for muffin Popovers Deep Glass or Cast Iron Cuns B 375 45 60 mix or bake at 450 F for 25 minutes then at 350 F for 10 to 15 minutes Quick loaf bread Metal or Glass Loaf Pans B 350 375 45 60 Yeast bread 2 loaves Metal or Glass Loaf Pans A B 375 425 45 60 Dark metal or glass give deepest browning Plain rolls Shiny Oblong or Muffin Pans A B 375 425 10 25 For thin rolls Shelf B may be used men fy Sweet rolls Shiny Oblong or Muffin Pans B A 350 375 20 30 For thin rolls Shelf B may be used 39 without shortening a Angel food
16. Aluminum Tube Pan 325 375 30 55 Two piece pan is convenient Jelly roll Metal Jelly Roll Pan 375 400 Line pan with waxed paper Oe Sponge Metal or Ceramic Pan 325 3500 Bundt cakes Metal or Ceramic Pan A B 3257 3507 45 65 Cupcakes Shiny Metal Muffin Pans B 350 375 20 25 Paper liners produce more moist crusts E Fruit cakes Metal or Glass Loaf or A B 275 300 2 4 hrs Use 300 F and Shelf B for small or Tube Pan individual cakes Layer Shiny Metal Pan with B 350 375 20 35 satin finish bottom Layer chocolate Shiny Metal Pan with B 350 375 25 30 satin finish bottom Loaf Metai or Giass Loaf Pans B 350 40 60 Cookies Brownies Metal or Glass Pans B C 325 350 25 35 Bar cookies from mix use same time Drop Cookie Sheet B C 350 400 10 20 Use Shelf C and increase temp Refrigerator Cookie Sheet B C 400 425 6 12 25 F to 50 F for more browning Rolled or sliced Cookie Sheet B C 375 400 7 2 Fruits Sone Other Desserts Baked apples Glass or Metal Pan A B C 350 400 30 60 gt Custard Glass Custard Cups or Casserole B 300 350 30 60 Reduce temp to 300 F for large set in pan of hot water custard Cook bread or rice pudding Puddings Rice Glass Custard Cups or B 325 50 90 with custard base 80 to 90 minutes and Custard Casserole Pies E Frozen Foil Pan on Cookie Sheet A 400 425 45 70 Large pies use 400
17. However spraying the broiler rack lightly wig a vegetable cooking spray before cooking will make cleanup easier Broiling Guide To slash cut crosswise through 6 Broiler does not need to be TR eee LONAS outer fat surface just to the edge of preheated However for very thin E avoe OE Pe tei ace the meat Use tongs to turn meat foods or to increase browning at comes With your Oven Ws over to prevent piercing meat and preheat if desired designed to minimize smoking and losing juices e aa Sect y spattering by trapping juices in the E l Frozen steaks can De shielded lower part of the pan 4 If desired marinate meats or conventionally broiled by chicken before broiling Or brush positioning the oven shelf at next 2 Oven door should be ajar for all E i 7 food kicken therei with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 lowest shelf position and increasing foods except chicken there 18 a minutes only cooking time given in this guide special position on door which 1 time ide holds door open correctly 2 times per side 5 When arranging food on pan j ais do not let fatty edges hang over 8 If your oven is connected to 3 steaks bia a opr fat sides which could soil oven with 208 volts rare steaks may be broiled evenly around outside edges of meat fat dripping by preheating broil heater and nocitioning the oven shelf one VOLUAU IIIA o LLEW WI Y WAI UAAWAA WELW position higher Quantity a
18. ISP273 JSP28GJ I Model and Serial Numbers Numbers 2 Surface Unit Controls 8 e o o o o 3 Surface Unit On 8 2 2 2 2 2 Indicator Light 8 Automatic Oven Timer Milani and AAinnta Tima nar WViIVCRA di IVLIL HHS SAMI 9 Door Latch 19 Broiler Pan and Rack Do not Do not clean i in Self Clean oven 12 Oven Cleaning Light 6 o CJ 13 3 in 1 Surface Unit Control 8 e Di A A 15 Plug In surace unit May be removed when cleaning 16 Tilt Lock Surface Unit May be raised but not removed 17 Chrome Plated Trim Rings and Porcelain Drip Pans 18 Chrome Plated Trim Rings and 23 4 Aluminum Drip Pans 19 Oven Vent Duct Under right 22 o e 9 o e rear surface unit E EEE III y EC BC CI NE Broil Unit Oven Shelves 25 Oven Shelf Supports Letters 13 o a o o e A B C and D indicate cooking position for sheives as suggested on cooking guides Storage Drawer ZI Anti Tip Bracket i See Installation Instructions EL 7 on yeocdel pumper indicates Black Glass Door ce ooking See Surface Cookins Guide on pages 10 11 Surface Cooking with Control must be pushed in to set Infinite Heat Controls Ai pee Your surface units and controis are designed to give you an infinite choice of heat settings for surface unit cooking At both OFF and HI positions there is a slight nich
19. Ovelhn tnerimosiat 1 Remove knob and hold it so pointer is at top of knob Using a nat haldar ar cimilar matarial hald Ot MUICOL OF silal Ia las UI skirt of knob firmly in one hand Grasp handle of knob in other hand Note position of pointer and turn handle to move pointer toward Raise UL Lower Pointer is designed not to move analy That ta cantad on it 10 Aiffin lt Vaoily XA1 1L 1D OVGAWU DU 10 10 ULLLINUGL to move pointer may be loosened slightly Insert a thin screwdriver knife blade or similar instrument and lift up end of pointer slightly 2 After adjustment is made press pointer firmly against knob Return knob to range matching flat area on knob and shaft Recheck oven perfor mance before making an additional adjustment 24 1 Pull off knob loosen both screws on back of knob 2 Move pointer one notch in desired direction Tighten screws weak we w 3 Return knob to range matching flat nen nf banbh tra a Laft Liat arta OL KiOD tO S ait Recheck oven performance before mabina an additinnal adinctmant Maris al aaa VIds au JULIA Cleaning Guide ote Let oven range parts cool before touching or handling MATERIALS TO USE GENERAL DIRECTIONS Do not clean the bake unit or broil unit Any soil will burn off when the unit is heated NOTE Bake unit is hinged and can be lifted gently to clean oven floor If spillov
20. Write down the model mwene ll ran noe ban and seria MUOeCrS You ll find them on a label on the front of the range behind the oven door These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your range Before 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 Farge Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the range Li i ns ZA a Aw Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver on page 26 It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can ss 3 correct yourself TA RIF rs A ac all instruc ae I TRS SAE TERA SR PAT Gee DESINE When using electrical appliances ows basic safety precautions should be followed including the following Use this appliance only for its ribed in this imtarcag mes ag dogr we wh cr ASK LALA END RACAL EE BSW Pt manual Bek RL s Be sure your appliance is proper y installed and grounded by a qualified technician 1 in accordance with the provided installation instructions Don t attempt to repair Ar PORRES ar rt of Ui LUPE ay par A your range unless it is specifically recommended in this book All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician e B
21. ammended WVU VIAIIIg PREALW LI Si WVALIEZIAWEALI whe Temperatures are shown in Roasting Guide on opposite page For roasts over 8 pounds cooked at 300 F with reduced time check with cana mana nban nt L mrna aankan a ha L inermometer at half hour imiCi vai is after half the time has passed wre Q Why is my roas crumbiing when I try to carve it A Roasts ake easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to 20 minutes after removing from oven Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat Q Do I need to preheat my oven each time 1 cook a roast or poultry a A It is rarely necessary to preheat your oven only for very small roasts which cook a short length of time Q When buying a roast are there any special tips that would ranma du y ha mlir 24 mar ox help me Coon it more evenly e A Yes Buy a roast as even in ESS thirknace as nnccithla ar hny roll ed CAAAWELELWI 4 WIND y wa UU J AVILA roasts anal dea atras AP manero IR Q Can I 4 SUE UHU SILOS UE HY RUDE tent when roasting a turkey A QGanling tha fail will ata tha fae WVGIL 15 Lilly LULL Wi Sica UI meat Leaving it unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown the meat Roasting Guide Eb Roasting 1 Position oven shelf at B for small size roasts 3 to 7 lbs and at A for larger roasts 5 Frozen roasts can be conventionally roasted by adding 1M tn 9S mi t 10 to 25 minutes per po
22. and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the n rapaiva hara ara thraa service you ILULILVU MCLE aie LIC steps to follow for further help FIRST contact the neonle who a ad ww pa VV AAW 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 Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago Illinois 60606 27 a HU 4 MN P gt E r i E i 1 Pub No No 49 4943 J WHAT S NOT COVERED FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the range that fails because of a manufacturing defect e Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material than ha if you UIC nave al ly YUESUUI io 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 LAA FAP wren Innb Are e Improper installation If you have an installation
23. ange to assure safe and proper maintenance Finishes Tha The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if misused This finish is acid resistant However any acid foods spilled such as fruit juices tomato or rimas incl chanel nat ha anemittead VilICE A SHUUIG JUL UU pul ILL LUCA to remain on the finish Cleaning Under the Range The area under the range of modeis equipped with a bottom drawer can be reached easily for cleaning by removing the bottom drawer To remove pull drawer out all the way tilt up the front and remove it To replace insert glides at back of drawer bevond stop on range icy e ari AL oa lt dd glides Lift drawer if necessary to insert easily Let front of drawer down then push in to close Removable Oven Door To REMOVE door open to BROIL position or where you feel hinge catch slightly Grasp door at sides lift door up and away from hinges To REPLACE grasp door at sides line up door with hinges and push door firmly into place Oven Vent Duct Your range is vented through a duct located under the right rear Calrod unit Clean the duct often To remove e Make sure unit is cool Lift up right rear surface unit e Remove trim ring and drip pan o Lift out oven vent duct Th ranlana AU Cpa e Place the part over the oven vent located below the cooktop with the opening of the duct under the round opening in the drip pan Itis impor
24. around the edges of the surface unit openings Clean she area below the units Rinse all vashed areas with a damp cloth or Snange SIS RA ee Tilt Lock stand un Units A Cria bial wild 0 7 on models so equipped You can lift a tilt lock unit upward about 6 and it will lock in the up position To reposition the tilt lock unit e Replace the drip pan and trim ring into the recess in the cooktop e Put the trim ring in place over the drip pan The drin nan must be A AROS ap pz HAL RADIO under the trim ring Guide the surface unit into place so it fits evenly into the trim ring Plug In Units on models so equipped Lift a plug in unit about 1 above the trim ring just enough to grasp it and you can pull it out Do not lift a plug in unit more than 17 If you do it may not lie flat on the trim rins when vou SEEDS VR nee A VY nawan y plug it back in Reneated lifting of the plug in unit more than 1 above the trim ring can permanently damage the receptacle Ng J E YY en red ae 7 lt Drip Pan Terminals To replace a plug in unit e First place the drip pan then the trim ring into the surface unit cavity found on top of the cooktop so the unit receptacle can be seen through the opening in the pan e insert the terminais of the plug in unit through the opening in the drip r pan and into the receptacle am men e Guide the surfa
25. ates Department of Agriculture Extension Service 5 Remember in following the recipes that canning is a process that generates large amounts of steam Be careful while canning to prevent burns from steam or heat NOTE If your range is being operated on low power voltage canning may take longer than expected even though directions have been carefully followed The process may be improved by 1 using a pressure canner and 2 for fastest heating of large water quantities begin with HOT tap water Cookware Tips Use non stick or coated metal fitting lids Match the size of the LU rata te cookware Flat ground Pyroceram saucepan to the size of the surface o Se MOSOdudum eavy weight t q s H it 2a A BAe A A IES E PAE saucepans or skillets coated on the unit A pan that extends more than cookware Aluminum cookware bottom with aluminum generally an inch beyond the edge of the trim onducts heat faster than other a cook evenly Use glass saucepans ring traps heat which causes n atale Cast iron and coated cast x with heat spreading trivets crazing fine hairline cracks iron cookware i is slow to absorb 0 A eae available for that purpose on porcelain and discoloration neat but generally COURS CVYULL y ranging from blue to dark gray on at LO or MEDIUM settings Steel 2 To conserve the most cooking aa chrome trim rings pans may cook unevenly if not energy pans should be
26. ce of three units in one The unit may be used as an 8 inch 6 inch or 4 inch unit to accommodate any size utensil Turn size selector switch next to surface unit control to 8 6 or 47 Then turn surface unit control to desired heat setting Match unit size selection to size of utensil LARGE 8 inch unit Turn switch to 8 when using large utensils that ae completely cover the unit 3 quart a to 6 quart saucepans or 8 to 10 E inch skillets Then select desired al heat setting MEDIUM 6 inch unit Turn switch to 6 when using medium sized cooking utensils that do not completely cover the unit 2 to 2 4 quart saucepans or 6 to 7 inch co skillets Then select desired heat setting SMALL 4 inch unit Turn switch to 4 when using small cooking utensils about 4 inches in diameter as a 1 quart l saucepan A Then select desired heat setting X can foods and preserves urface units A Yes but only use cookware designe e for canning purposes Check He manufacturer s instructions and cipes for preserving foods Be ure Canner is flat bottomed and fits over the center of your Calrod unit Since canning generates large amounts of steam be careful to avoid burns from steam or heat Canning should only be done on surface units t1 mttrmn e Q Can I cover my drip pans with foil A No Clean as recommended in Cleaning Guide Q Can I use sp
27. ce unit into place so it fits evenly into the trim ring mm Note The drip pan must be under may the trim ring amma CAUTION e Do not attempt to clean plug in surface units in an automatic Aichirachar WMAIJLIVV OO Ll wd ai gt 4 e Do not immerse plug in surface ee units in liquids of any kind e Do not bend the plug in surface unit plug terminals e Do not attempt to clean adjust or in any way repair the plug in receptacle continued next page gt Care and Cleaning continued Adjusting Oven Thermostat Use time given on recipe when cooking first time Oven thermostats may drift from the factory setting over the years and 5 ta lN_mainnto diffarancaso in timing tU RUT LLE MALA OO LLL LES between an old and a new oven are not unusual Your oven has been set correctly at the factory and is more apt to be accurate than the oven which it replaced However if you find that your foods consistently brown too little or too much you may make a simple adjustment in the thermostat Oven Temp knob PULL KNOB OFF OF SHAFT LOOK AT BACK OF KNOB AND RIOT OTINDOAT QTVIVPTATSA INUIT DUURNEINE SD1 LING BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENT To increase temperature turn toward HI or RAISE to decrease turn toward LO or LOWER Each notch changes temperature 10 degrees Follow one of the sketches at right A A oro me ee ee wn aL m mhm d tO adjust your
28. e Fresh Saucepan water in saucepan Add to 30 or more minutes water and longer time salt and prepared vegetable depending on tenderness In covered saucepan bring of vegetable to boil Frozen Covered HI Measure water and salt LO Cook according to Break up or stir as needed while Saucepan as above Add frozen block time on package cooking of vegetable In covered saucepan bring to boil Sauteed Onions Uncovered HI In skillet melt fat MED Add vegetable Turn over or stir vegetable as green peppers Skillet Cook until desired necessary for even browning michrname nolaru atc tendernecc 1 is reached 2 IHUN UVI ms WUIVA y y wr LULA A LAO AMAIA NI VA O e and Grits Covered Saucepan WM Cover and cook according to time HI Bring salted water toa boil Triple in volume after cooking Time at WM Rice 1 cup rice and 2 cups water 25 minutes Grits 1 cup grits and 4 cups water 40 minutes upg dl ye The Automatic Timer and Clock on your oven are helpful devices that serve several purposes To Set the Clock Push in the center knob of the Minute Timer and turn knob in either direction to set the Digital Clock numerals to the correct time After setting the Clock let the knob out and turn the Minute Timer pointer to OFF To Set the Minute Timer The Minute Timer is the large dial to the left of the Digital C
29. e so control clicks at those positions click on Hi marks the highest setting the lowest setting is between the words WM and OFF In a quiet kitchen you may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking indicating heat settings selected are being maintained Switching heats to higher settings always show a quicker change than switching t to lower settings ALWSAALAL Twa Swi Step Grasp control knob and push in Turn either clockwise or counter clockwise to desired heat setting only from OFF position When control is in any position other than OFF it may be rotated without pushing in Ra onra unn tum ePaAnt OU SUIC yuu LULA contro to OFF when you finish cooking An indicator light will glow when ANY heat on any surface unit is on Cooking Guide for Using Heats HI Quick start for cooking bring water to boil MED Fast fry pan broil maintain HI fast boil on large amount of food MED Saute and brown maintain slow boil on large amount of food Tm a ees AS LO Cook after starting at HI cook with little water in covered pan WM Steam rice cereal maintain serving temperature of most foods NOTE 1 At HI MED HI never leave food unattended Boilovers cause smoking greasy spillovers may catch fire As VIIRA TS ale nh 2 At WM LO melt ch butter on small unit How to Use the 3 in 1 Unit Model JB490 This surface unit offers the PANVTA convenien
30. ecial cooking equipment like an oriental wok on any surface units A Cookware without flat surfaces is not recommended The life of your surface unit can be shortened and the t ange top can be damaged from the high heat needed for this type of cooking Q Why am I not getting the heat E need from mv units even thanch saw AA ATA Say RAMA WT WY WAR URENT NA Gy MA I have the knobs on the right setting A After turning surface unit off and making sure it is cool check to make sure that your plug in units are securely fastened into the surface connection Q Why does my cookware tilt when I place it on the surface unit A Because the surface unit is not flat Make sure that the feet on your Calrod units are sitting tightly in the range top indentation and the refiector ring is flat on the range surface Q Why is the porcelain finish on my cookware coming off A If you set your Calrod unit higher than required for the cookware material and leave it the WA TA A AAA UA ADEA ALA ANA A Ly LAA finish may smoke crack pop or burn depending on the pot or pan Also a too high heat for long periods and small amounts of dry damara tha fininh nd food May Gamage tie 1inisn Canning should be done on cooktop only In surface cooking o of foods other than n canning the use of large diameter pots extending more than l inch beyond edge of trim ring is not recommended However wh
31. efore performing any service DISCONNECT THE SAN GE POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER accidental tipping of the range attach it to the wall or floor by installing the anbat sI molied To ASA ANTETIP 5 ZALI RES LA OL ORCE S check if the bracket is installed aa engaged properly remove the drawer and inspect the rear leveling lez Make sure it fits securely into the slot in the bracket e range out es the he ie bracket when n you FETY IN is D efore using this appliance e 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 Don t allow anyone to climb stand or hang on the door drawer or range top They could damage the range and even tip it over causing severe personal injury E o CAUTION ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A we ARTE SVT OWT PPV RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS oe BE SERIOUSLY hanging garments while using the appliance Flammable a could be ignited if brought in _ contact with hot heating elements and may cause severe burns o Use only dry pot holders moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let po
32. efully turn over to cook other side Poached Covered HI In covered pan bring LO Carefully add eggs Remove cooked eggs with slotted Skillet water t a boil Cook uncovered about 5 spoon or pancake turner minutes at MED HI i Scrambled or omelets Uncovered HI Heat butter until light MED Add egg mixture Eggs continue to set slightly after Skillet golden in color Cook stirring to desired cooking For omelet do not stir doneness last few minutes When set fold in half Covered HI In covered pan bring LO Stir occasionally and Fresh fruit Use 1 4 to 1 2 cup Saucepan fruit and water to boil check for sticking water per pound of fruit ae Dried fruit Use water as package E directs Time depends on whether fruit has been presoaked If not i allow more cooking time a LO Simmer until fork Meat can be seasoned and floured Meats Poultry Covered HI Melt fat then add meat Braised Pot roasts of Skillet Switch to MED HI to tender before it is browned if desired beef lamb or veal brown meat Add water or Liquid variations for flavor could pork steaks and other liquid be wine fruit or tomato juice or chops meat broth Timing Steaks 1 to 2 inches 1 to 2 hours Beef Stew 2 to 3 hours Pot Roast 214 to 4 hours Pan fried Tender Uncovered HI Preheat skillet then MED HI or MED Brown and Pan frying is best for thin steaks chops thin steaks up Skillet grease lightly cook to desired done
33. en canning with water bath or pressure canner large diameter pots may be used This is because boiling water temperatures even under pressure are not harmful to cooktop surfaces surrounding heating unit 215 Willi HOWEVER DO NOT USE T ARGEDIAMETER CANNERG Al AAN IES BYES AA VA A A EEN WAIL NI OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN WATER Most Syrup or sauce mixtures and all types of fry ing cook at temperatures much higher than boiling water Such FPenperatures could eventually rm cooktop surfaces surrounding heating units I ome Canning Tips o Observe Follos wins Points in Canning 1 Bring water to boil on HIGH heat then after boiling has begun ttino tr adjust heat to lowest setting to maintain boil saves energy and best uses surface unit 2 Be sure canner fits over center of surface unit If your range does not allow canner to be centered on surface unit use smaller diameter pots for good canning results 3 Flat bottomed canners give best canning results Be sure bottom of canner is flat or slight indentation fits snugly over surface unit Canners with flanged or rippled bottoms often found in enamelware are not recommended RIGHT 4 When canning use recipes from reputable sources Reliable recipes are available from the manufacturer of your canner manufacturers of glass jars for canning such as Ball and Kerr and the United St
34. er residue or ash accumulates around bake unit gently wipe around unit with warm water Drain fat cool pan and rack slightly Do not let soiled pan and rack stand in Bake Unit rT and Broil Unit Broiler Pan and Rack e Soap and Water e Soap Filled Scouring Pad oven to cool Sprinkle on detergent Fill pan with warm water and spread cloth oa e Plastic Scouring Pad or paper towel over rack Let pan and rack stand for a few minutes Wash scour if necessary Rinse and dry OPTION Clean pan and rack in dishwasher pr Control Knobs e Mild Soap and Water Pull off knobs Wash gently but do not soak Dry and return controls to range ay Range Top and Oven making sure to match flat area on knob and shaft oe Outside Glass Finish e Soap and Water Clean outside of cooled black glass door with a glass cleaner that does not s 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 surface of glass while cleaning a RIA TFTA PDA Metal including e Soap and Water Wash rinse and then polish with a dry cloth DO NOT USE steel wool Brushed Chrome abrasives ammonia acids or commercial oven cleaners which may damage and Cooktop the finish Ta Avoid cleaning powders or harsh abrasives which may scratch the enamel If acids should spill on the range while it is hot use a dry paper towel or
35. er down then push in to close One of the rear leveling screws will engage the ANTI TIP bracket aliow for some side to side adjustment Allow a minimum clearance of 1 8 between the range and the leveling screw that is to be installed into the ANTI TIP bracket Energy Saving Tips A Surfano d mirena APURE LEU Use cooking utensils of medium weight aluminum with tight fitting covers and flat bottoms which completely cover the heated portion of the surface unit e Cook frech vesetahles with a WE LAWER Y a dd V ACER 44 minimum amount of water in a covered pan e Watch foods when bringing them quickly to cooking temperatures at HIGH heat When food reaches cooking temperature reduce heat y immediately to lowest setting that will keep it cooking i 0 Use residual heat with since cooking whenever possible For avarmnila whan canting anae in the WAGLILP Is VV RBEWEA SMV RAME v55 SAG ULA E shell bring water and eggs toboil _ _ then turn to OFF position and cover a with lid to complete the cooking e gt Use correct heat for cooking task E HIGH to start cooking if time allows con not use HIGH heat to e start A a o MEDIUM M HIGH quick browsing oe z on Use residual heat in the oven whenever possible to finish MEDIUM slow frying L OW finish cooking most quantities simmer double da T heat finish cooking and special ae for
36. erature is maintained in the oven Citan mo avn hath OVEN SET an nd WILE de Tur 11 UVA NS V ALN Pla A OVEN TEMP knobs to BROIL Preheating units is not necessary See notes in Broiling Guide pes Step 6 Turn food only once during cooking Time foods for first side per Broiling Guide Turn food then use times given for carr A asda second side as a guide to preferred doneness Where two thicknesses and times are given together use first times given for thinnest food Sten 7 Turn OVEN SET knob to OFF Serve food immediately and leave pan outside oven to cool during meal for easiest cleaning N N AWS Y i ve 1 If desired broiler pan may be lined with foil and broiler rack may be covered with foil for broiling ALWAYS BE CERTAIN TO MOLD FOIL THOROUGHLY TO BROILER RACK AND SLIT FOIL TO CONFORM WITH SLITS IN RACK Broiler rack is designed to minimize smoking and spattering and to keep drippings cool during broiling Stopping fat and meat juices from draining to BANA ALA the broiler pan prevents rack from serving its purpose and juices may become hot enough to catch fire 2 DO NOT place a sheet of aluminum foil on shelf To do so may result in improperly cooked foods damage to oven finish and increase in heat on outside surfaces of the oven Questions amp Answers Q Why should I leave the door closed when broiling chicken A Chicken is the only food recommended
37. f automatically at specific times you want baking to start and stop The oven cycling light wili stay on while using the Time Bake selection Your Time Bake options Immediate Start amp Automatic Stop Oven turns on right away and turns off automatically at your preset otan tirma dDtUP LILI Delayed Start amp Stop Oven automatically turns on later at your preset start time and turns off at your preset stop time Remember when setting stop time that time baked foods will continue cooking after the oven turns off How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop Before beginning make sure the range clock shows the correct time of day 1 To set Stop Time push in knob on Stop dial and turn pointer to time you want oven to turn off for avamnla 6 0 00 The DEL AYED VACGLIIP IN START dial should be at the same position as the time of day on clock 2 Turn OVEN SET knob to TIME BAKE Turn OVEN TEMP knob to desired oven temperature for example 250 F The oven will start immediately and will stop at the time you have set How to Set Delayed Start A and Stop a 1 To set Start Time push in knob on DELAYED START dial some models may say START and turn pointer to time you want oven to turn on for example 3 30 2 To set Stop Time push in knob an Stan dial and turn nointer to was a x MAICA QLIN LLRI ISR WA ON time you want oven to turn off for example 6 00 This means you
38. few cleanings Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause an odor when cleaning Q What causes the hair like lines on the enameled surface of my oven A This is a normai condition resulting from heating and cooling during cleaning They do not affect how your oven performs O Whv do T have ash loft in mv h e y aay AA Y AAA AR ay oven after cleaning A Some types of soil will leave a deposit which i is ash It can be removed with a camp sponge or cloth Q My oven shelves do not slide easily What is the matter A After many cleanings oven shelves may become so clean they do not slide easily If you wish shelves t tO slide more easily dampen fingers with a small amount of cooking oil and rub lightly over sides of shelf where they contact shelf supports Q My oven shelves have become gray after the self clean cycle Is this normal A Yes After the self clean cycle the shelves may lose some luster and discolor to a deep gray color Q Can I cook food on the cooktop while the oven is self cleaning A Yes While the oven is self cleaning you can use the cooktop just as you normally do wee Tew wa aawa anartan J LET TILE 8 Mn R T STL Pe gt i a UUE Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service Follow these directions carefully in caring for your r
39. is necessary Step 3 Turn OVEN SET to BAKE and OVEN TEMP to 325 F Small poultry may be cooked at 375 F for best browning Step 4 Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing after being removed from the oven Standing time recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes to allow roast to firm up and make it easier to carve Internal temperature will rise about 5 to 10 F to compensate for temperature rise if desired remove roast from oven at 5 to 10 F less than temperature on guide NOTE You may wish to use TIME BAKE as described on page 14 to turn oven on and off automatically Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been 21 a reacned For Frozen Roasts e Frozen roasts of beef pork jamb 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 e Thaw most frozen poultry before roasting to ensure even doneness Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully without thawing Ballar Airartiana mivan U Id vv MUS A VIIUVY UWlivuvLulo Sl vull on packer s label 16 Questions and Answers Q Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer ou A Checking the finished internal ae temperature at the completion of e enabling time ic reac
40. ll stay locked until the oven nara and tha TOMY DAY laht oras VUUS QU Li LINA MLS 1gnt uu off This takes about 30 minutes Pin AY Step 1 When LOCKED light is off slide the LATCH HANDLE to the left as far as it will go and open the door Step 2 Turn OVEN SET knob to OFF Step 3 Turn OVEN TEMP knob to WARM NOTE If you wish to start and stop cleaning at a later time than shown on clock push in and turn DELAYED START dial to time you wish to start Add the hours 2 A nesdad far cleanina tn thie otart HOCGCG 101 Ciana 20 Uo Start time then push in and turn STOP dial to this desired stop time Oven will automatically turn on and off at the set times Bannato nwan A Wa LARA A Barm aJ UTCSLIULS ARIE ARES WUR S Q Why won t my oven clean immediately even though I set all the time and clean knobs correctly vaa wwa A Check to be sure your DELAYED START dial is set to the same time as the range clock Also check to be sure LATCH HANDLE is moved to the right Q If my oven clock is not working can I still self clean my oven A No Your Automatic Oven Timer uses the range clock to help start and stop your self cleaning ree ral om LyLiT Q Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part of my self cleaning oven sa ta aii ew B A No cleaner S Or coatings shouid be used around any part of this oven If you do use them and do not wipe the oven ab
41. lock Use it to time all your precise cooking operations This dial also sets or chanoesc the Digital Clock WAL ow aw Sf AI WAY ware TO SET THE MINUTE TIMER hirn the center knoh clockwise CAL AR USAW WWALEWA MILIY U WAN WAL TT ALG without pushing in until pointer reaches number of minutes you wish to time up to 60 Time Bake Uses Automatic Timer Using Automatic Timer you can TIME BAKE with the oven starting immediately and turning off at the Stop Time set or you can set both DELAYED START some modeis say START and STOP dials to automatically start and stop oven at a later time of day It takes the worry out of not being home to start or stop the oven Setting the dials for TIME BAKE is explained in detaii on page 14 Self Clean Uses Automatic Timer The self cleaning function on your oven uses the Automatic Timer to set the length of time needed to clean whether you wish to clean immediately or delay the cleaning until low energy times such as during the night See page 20 Questions and Answers Q How can I use my Minute Timer to make my surface cooking easier A Your Minute Timer will help time total cooking which includes time to boil food and change temperatures Do not judge cooking time by visible steam only Food will cook i in covered containers even though you can t see any steam Q Must the Clock be set on correct time of day when I wish to use the Automatic Ti
42. ly with care being taken to not touch any hot portion of the oven When the surface is cool clean and rinse OVE ILL NOT WORK Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet The circuit breaker i in your house has been tripped or a fuse has been blown Oven controls not properly set Door left in locked posa anter cleaning OVEN LIGHT Light bulbi is loose _ eG ERT DOES NOT WORK Bulb is defective Replace 7 Switch operating oven light is broken for service FOOD DOESNOT OVEN SET knob not set at BROIL BROIL PROPERLY OVEN TEMP knob not set at BROIL e Door not left ajar as recommended a ae ee a Improper shelf position being used Check Broling Guide kla Nec ssary preheating was not done ee a S a Food is being cooked on hot pane 4 ee a ie OS Utensils are not suited for broiling eos ee Aluminum foil used on the broil pe an rack has not been fitted sd properly ar and slit as recommended Ve ee ee ee ae FOOD DOES NOT ROAST i OVEN SET knob n not set on BAKE OR BAKE PROPERLY OVEN 7 TEA AD tnah nat aat ontrack ls ioe y YEN LEME Knob not set correctly i ae ee DA l 7 ee s Shelf position is incorrect Check k Roasting c or r Baking Guides a Oven shelf is not level oo ee ee ae E Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper si size is bid used A foil tent was not used when needed to siow down
43. mer for ee Baran gt Daking A Yes if you wish to set the NOT AVEMN OTA TO 4 VELAI LJ TART or S TOP dials to turn on and off at set times during timed functions Q Can I use the Minute Timer a during oven cooking A The Minute Timer can be F used during any cooking function Ge The Automatic Timers DELAYED START and STOP dials are used PATA ren m a rrr with TIME BAKE function only Q Can I change the Clock while I m Time Cooking in the oven A No The Clock cannot be changed during any program that uses the oven timer You must either stop those programs or wait until they vasa are finished before changing time 1 Look at the controls Be sure you understand how to set them properly Read over the directions for the Automatic Oven Timer so you understand its use with the controls 2 Check oven interior Look at the shelves Take a practice run at removing and replacing them property to give sure sturdy support 3 Read over information and tips that follow 4 Keep this book handy so you can refer to it especially during the first weeks of getting acquainted with your range The controls for the oven are marked OVEN SET and CWENIT 44005 OW WV LIN TEMP The OVEN SET control has settings for BAKE TIME BAKE BROIL CLEAN and OFF When you turn the knob to the desired setting the proper heating units are then activated for that operation
44. nd or Shelf _ First Side Second Side Thickness Position Time Minutes Time Minutes Comments Space evenly Up to 8 patties take about same time Ground Beef Well Done 1 1b 4 patties to in thick 1 inch thick e 7 7 Steaks less than 1 inch cook through 1 to 1 4 lbs Cc 9 9 before browning Pan frying is C 13 i3 recommended 14 in thick Cc 10 7 8 Slash fat 2 to 214 Ibs Cc Well Done e Chicken 1 whole A Reduce times about 5 to 10 minutes per side for cut up chicken Brush each side with melted butter Broil with skin down first and broil with door closed 2 to 2i4 ibs split lengthwise Bakery Products Bread Toast or 2 to 4 slices Cc 12 2 Space evenly Place English muffins Toaster Pastrics 1 pkg 2 cut side up and brush with butter if English Muffins 2 split desired Lobster Tails 2 Do not Cut through back of shell Spread 6 to 8 oz each turn over open Brush with melted butter before and after half time 1 1b fillets 14 to Handle and turn very carefully l4 in thick Brush with lemon butter before and during cooking if desired Preheat broiler to increase browning Ham Slices l in thick Increase times 5 to 10 minutes per side precooked for 12 inch thick or home cured Pork Chops 2 4 inch C id id 1 Siash fat Well Done 2 l in thick B 13 13 about 1 Ib Lamb Chops Medium 2 1 inch C 8 4 7 Sla
45. ness and chops If rare is desired pre to 3 4 inch minute turning over as needed heat skillet before adding meat steaks harnburgers franks and sausage thin fish fillets 10 oo Deep I Fat Frying Do not overfill Kettle with fat that may spill over when adding food Frosty foods bubbie vigorously Watch foods frying at HIGH temperatures and keep range and hood clean from A LNOT accumulated grease OVER 1 Directions and Setting Setting to Complete Food Cookware to Start Cooking Cooking Comments Fried Chicken Covered HI Melt fat Switch to MED LO Cover skillet and For crisp dry chicken cover only Skillet HI to brown chicken cook until tender after switching to LO for 10 Uncover last few minutes minutes Uncover and cook turning occasionally 10 to 20 minutes Pan fried bacon Uncovered HI In cold skillet arrange MED HI Cook turning A more attention free method Skillet bacon slices Cook just over as needed is to start and cook at MED until starting to sizzle Sauteed Less tender Covered HI Melt fat Switch to MED LO Cover and cook Meat may be breaded or thin steaks chuck Skillet to brown slowly until tender marinated in sauce before frying round etc liver thick or whole fish Simmered or stewed Covered HI Cover meat with water LO Cook until fork Add salt or other seasoning meat chicken corned Dutch Oven and cover pan or kettle
46. ositions for cooking food are suggested on Baking Roasting a and Broiling pages The light comes on automatically when the door is opened Use switch on front of door to turn light on and off when door is closed Lamp over Surface Unit Modeis JB500 and JB490 Press the lamp switch button to light the lamp Be sure to hold button depressed until light comes on When cooking a food for the first time in your new oven use the time given on recipes as a guide Oven thermostats may drift from the fartary catting factory setting over the years and 5 to 10 minute differences in timing between an old and new oven are not unusual You might think your new oven is not performing correctly however it has been set correctly at the factory and is more likely to be accur te than the oven it replaced How to Set Your Range for Baking 1 Place food in oven being sure to leave about 1 between pans and oven walls for good circulation of heat Close oven door and avoid RAWAL MANS VT WER MEW WA SERENE WS frequent door openings during baking to prevent undesirable results 2 Turn OVEN SET knob to BAKE and OVEN TEMP knob to temperature on recipe or Baking Guide 3 Check food for doneness at minimum time on recipe Cook longer if necessary Switch off heat and remove foods How to Time Bake The oven timer controis are designed to turn the oven on and of
47. problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting pi on n se hi PERA and other connecting facilities 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 same rts A naman avannt that ib i Warhial ity iS the VAT TALE tliat 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 Ail warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours mambo ln bla m MA slds me An eee LOOK in tme vynite OF TSHOW Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE 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 caused by accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE END CORMCEALCAITIA L NARAAREO Dwi VINO AA UI IN PIAL LAIVA LAO Some states do not aiiow the exciusion or iimitation of incidentai or consequentiai damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to yo
48. r recipe called for 2 hours of baking time NOTE Time on STOP dial must be later than time shown on range clock and DET AVEN START dial ALINE LS BUJASL AA AAA AA BAM A BA 3 Turn OVEN SET knob to TIME BAKE Turn OVEN TEMP knob to 250 F or recommended temperature Place food in oven close the door nad tha avan unli and the oven will be turned on and off automatically at the times you have set Turn OVEN SET to OFF and remove food from oven OVEN INDICATOR LIGHT s ae at TIME BAKE setting may work differently than they do at BAKE setting Carefully recheck the steps given above If all operations are done as explained the oven will operate as it should Aluminum pans conduct heat quickly El OT most t conventional baking light shiny finishes generally give best results They prevent overbrowning in the time it takes for heat to cook the center areas Duli satin finish bottom surfaces of pans are recommended for cake pans and pie plates to be sure those 2 Dark or non shiny finishes la nd Durana elas ana Prroceraa coonware generally absorb heat which may result in dry crisp crusts Reduce oven heat 25 F if lighter crusts are desired Preheat cast iron for baking some foods for rapid browning when food is added rahantine tha mran ia nat nlia 2 D 3 rrencating tne Oven is not airways which cook longer than 30 to 40
49. sh fat Well poe about 10 to 12 oz C 10 10 an 2 1 inch C 10 4 6 FN about Ib B 17 _ 12 14 Wieners and similar C precooked sausages lengthwise cut into 5 to 6 inch pieces 6 1 2 bratwurst er ne erent el nnn herent Jo o _ _ JJJ _ A 1 1b pkg 10 If desired split sausages in half gt EEA Ba DRR TEA na mn a a eae gt MEA Y DAY a Operating the Self Cleaning Oven Before Setting Oven Controls Check These Things Step i Remove broiler pan broiler rack and other cookware from the oven Oven shelves may be left in oven Note Shelves will discolor after the self clean cycle Step 2 Wipe tp heavy soil on oven bottom D Oven Light Step 3 Clean spatters or spills on oven front frame A and oven door outside gasket B with a dampened cloth Polish with a dry cloth Do not clean gasket B Do not allow water to run down through openings in top of door C Never use a commercial oven cleaner in or around self cleaning oven Step 4 Close oven door and make sure oven light D is off Step 5 The aluminum or porcelain enameled drip pans that came with your range can be cleaned automatically in the self cleaning oven but the aluminum pans may eventually change color Wipe off boilovers that are not stuck on before placing two pans upside ASL h wr FRE AKA p
50. small quantities 3 WARM to maintain serving temperature of most foods When boiling water for tea or coffee heat only the amount needed it is not economicai to boii _a container full of water for one _ortwo cups During baking avoid frequent door openings Keep door open as short a time as ene if itis opened e e Cook complete ox oven nie instead of just one food item some desserts will cook together witha main dish Gasserole meat loaf chicken or roast Choose lt gt foods that cook t the same E temperature and in n approximately E the same time oe Tipy Joos ET Preheat oven only when necessary Most foods wili cook satisfactorily without preheating If you find that preheating is necessary watch the indicator light and put food in oven promptly after the light goes out e Always turn oven OFF betore removing food e Be sure to wipe up excess ss spillage before starting the self cleaning operation 7 Tete an Lia aA Potatoes otuer vegetables and Dan ernment albina raccarnieac Aven me date i ad COOKINE GASOL Uv GA meas f etex Also add rolls or as dess rts to warm oven using residual heat to Warm them Model JB490GJ Model IRANNOK AVAUPUBUR SEDAN A Model JB391GK Model JSP28G Se ees A EE Model Model Mode Heature Index Pana ETA JB400GK JB29GK
51. solutely clean the residue can scar the oven surface and damage metai parts the next time the oven is automatically cleaned Q Can I clean the Woven Gasket we el o around the oven door A No this gasket is essential for a cand navan ceal and rara mnet ha al amp vv u JT Y WAI UWiLL y MAA WAAAY LMIUOL Us taken not to rub damage or move this gasket Q After having just used the oven the LOCKED light came on and I could not move the LATCH HANDLE Why A After several continuous high temperature bakings or broilings the LOCKED light may come on Tha navan danr ran t ha latnhad far A LAWS U YVL EWU WEILL TU UWV IULULIVU IUL self cleaning while the LOCKED light is on If this happens let the oven cool until the LOCKED light goes off Then the oven door can be latched for self c leaning Q What should I do if excessive smoking occurs during cleaning A This is caused by excessive soil and you shouid switch the OVEN SET knob to OFF Open windows to rid room of smoke Allow the oven to cool for at least one hour before opening the door Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle M Ic tha oracilima sound Y de Le AW VARY wh SAW RBRNAR ED WN WRIATA E hear during cleaning normal A Yes This is the metal heating and cooling during both the a cooking and cleaning functions Q Should there be any odor during the cleaning A Yes there may be a slight odor during the first
52. t holders touch hot heating elements Do AU A AS A Meee Be Not use a towel OF otner bulky cloth e Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room e Storage in or on appliance Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units 200 after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units areas nearby surface units or any lt interior area of the oven allow sufficient time for cooling first i Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop oven vent opening and surfaces near the opening and temperature of at least 170 F killed and the meat will be safe e Keep hood and grease filters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires a Tin mnd int namirin eana v JU UL BL OU Ee gh Tano or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range a Din wind nann Yume nm EEAO Y BU HUL UDT YO USE UR lil TAS 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 Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking soda or if available a A AA PS PA a AUU pU puse UE Y VaR Rea all a or foam type fire extinguisher j k Do not touch heating a elements or interior surface of PE AA ll oven These dul ladles muay be hot
53. tant that the duct is in the correct position so moisture and are fram the ar vapors from the oven can be released during oven use NOTE Never cover the hole in the oven vent duct with aluminum foil or any other material This prevents BW ees Stan AMAS eae ow tte OVO VOIM 110111 WUL MUS properly during any cooking cycle Lamp Replacement eS A A CAUTION BEFORE REPLACING ANY LAMP DISCONNECT ELECTRIC POWER TO RANGE AT THE MAIN FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL LET LAMP OR BULB AND LAMP COVER COOL COMPLETELY After replacing lamp bulb reconnect electrical power to the range Oven Lamp Remove the oven door if desired to reach lamp easily If the oven lamp bulb has a removable glass cover which is held in place with a bail shaped wire a Wy SZ To remove e Hold hand under cover so it doesn t fall when released With fingers of same hand firmly push down wire bail until it clears cover Lift off cover DO NOT REMCVE ANY SCREWS TO REMOVE THIS TYPE OF COVER e Replace bulb with a 40 watt home appliance bulb To replace cover e Place cover into groove of lamp receptacle Lift wire bail up to center of cover until it snaps into place When in place wire holds amenas Birds anit ha naetain tira COVEI LU 101 y VUL UL CULLA Wile bail is not below depression in center of cover If lamp cover is held in ees with three slotted screws eae N LAON BEY
54. ty Tairg wep F eaei Caution Chrome trim rings around the surface units should never be cleaned in the self cleaning oven Neither should refiector pans of foil or shiny chrome How to Set Oven far Cleanina AYE WEWOLRREEAG aii MENA CAT I ANTENAT Turn OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP knobs to CLEAN Controls will snap into final position when the CLEAN location is reached Step 2 Slide the LATCH HANDLE to the right as far as it will go Step 3 Set the automatic oven timer Make sure both the range clock and the DELAYED START dial show the correct time of day Whenga the DELAYED START knobis F __ pushed in and turned it will pop into place when the time shown on the range clock is reached e Decide on necessary cleaning hours ana se mw Da ndad A T aaa ROCOMIMondca Was Lime Moderate Soil 2 hours thin onille and Haht anattar QUE SPILS QUU SADA OPALI Heavy Soil 3 hours heavy oreasv spills and spatter LAA Y 9 VU Ups as Y way e Add these hours to present time of day then push in and turn STOP dial clockwise to this desired stop time CLEANING light glows showing cleaning is starting The LOCKED light will glow indicating oven is hot and door cannot be opened Oven door and window get hot during self cleaning DO NOT TOUCH S Bo Bienes a A anana allen ALAE Ch ERUIVV 2 RHR Oe UBS El gael Cleaning fer cleaning is complete the door wi
55. u 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 Parti art No lo 164D1352P152 8 88 Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 JB391GK JSP27 IGDaOo JoresGJ ID ANNALS LIT UCA IA JB490GJ
56. und more time than given in guide for refrigerated roasts 10 minutes 3 Remove fat and drippings as necessary Baste as desired 4 Standing time recommended for 2 Place meat fat side up or poultry roasts is 10 to 20 minutes to allow roast breast side up on broiler pan or other shallow pan with trivet Do not cover Do not stuff poultry until RANE wu ar AANT Y Eee AS avan just before roasting Use meat to firm up and make it easier to carve Internal temperature will rise about 5 to 10 F to compensate for temperature rise if desired remove per pound for roasts under 5 pounds gt Defrost poultry before roasting a roast from oven at 5 to 10 F less than temperature on guide probe for more accurate doneness Contre signals when food has reached set temperature Do not alana nenha in atuffinng pia pruuw 111 OLULIAIIE J Oven Approximate Roasting Time atac tune Temperature in Minutes per Pound 6 to 8 Ibs 18 99 AD ds iat Meat 3 to 5 Jbs 24 20 T 130 140 Dara naiv Moto meetin ssla Enimia A nee ninia tian CHUG CUL 110 111811 GUIRY MiV Lip rump or top round Medium 30 35 22 25 150 160 Well Done 35 45 28 33 170 185 Lamb Leg or bone in shouider 325 Rare 21 25 20 23 Oe Medium 25 30 24 28 150 160 Well Done 30 35 28 33 170 185 A ee Veal shoulder leg or loin 325 Weli Done 35 45 30 40 170
57. way when coils are heated After meal remove all Unit Coils cookware from surface units and heat soiled units at HI Let soil burn off about a minute and switch units to OFF Try not to get cleaning materials on coils If you do wipe off with damp paper towel before heating surface unit DO NOT handle the unit before completely cooled o NN NOT attamnt ta clean the nlna in nnite in tha calforlaanina nvon BIS ALTINA UDbUWAILA IE ENS VAIVA naw udaha ALA BALA MAY LRE VAAWY UWE Dicar 144 WV wane a DO NOT immerse plug in units in any kind of liquid ak Chrome Plated e Soap and Water Clean as described below or in dishwasher DO NOT CLEAN IN SELF pun CLEANING OVEN Rings will discolor Wipe after each cooking so unnoticed e Soap Filled Scouring Pad Non metallic spatter will not burn on next time you cook To remove burned on spatters use any or all cleaning materials mentioned Rub lightly with scouring pad to prevent scratching of the surface Trim Rings e Stiff Bristled Brush Porcelain Enamel or e Soap and Water Drip pans can be cleaned in self cleaning oven or dishwasher or by hand Aluminum Drip Pans e Soap Filled Scouring Pad after pans cool slightly sprinkle on detergent wash or scour with hot water e Plastic Scouring Pad rinse and dry Spillage of marinades fruit juices and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration Spillovers should be wiped up immediate
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