GE Profile JMP31 Electric Kitchen Range
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1. Do not place hands between the hinge and the oven door frame To replace the door make sure the hinges are in the broil stop position Position the slots in the bottom of the door squarely over the hinges and slowly lower it over both hinges To clean the inside of the door Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during the self clean cycle you do not need to clean this by hand The area outside the gasket and the front frame can be cleaned with a soap filled steel wool or plastic pad hot water and detergent Rinse well with a vinegar and water solution NOTE The oven shelves may be cleaned in the self cleaning oven However the shelves will darken in color lose their luster and become hard to slide if cleaned during the self cleaning cycle To make the shelves slide more easily apply a small amount of vegetable oil or cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges of the oven shelves with the paper towel To clean the outside of the door Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven door Rinse well You may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of the door Do not let water drip into the vent openings 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 Do not use oven cleaners cleaning powders or harsh abrasive2. We thank you for buying GE We appreciate your purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home GE amp You A Service Partnership T SOG IMPORTANT Z N Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card Two Easy Ways To Register Your Appliance Through the internet at www geappliances com Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here You can find them on a label underneath the cooktop Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your range properly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your range IF YOU NEED SERVICE You ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included in the back section of this manual Or you can always call the GE Answer Center at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING For yo
3. how you may activate them The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day They remain in the control s memory until the steps are repeated When the display shows your choice press the START pad The special features will remain in memory after a power failure 12 Hour Shut Off BAKE _ BROIL e Hi Lo With this feature should you forget and leave the oven on the control will automatically turn off the DELAY START BAKE BROIL BROIL HI LO 7 oven after 12 hours during baking functions or after 3 hours during a broil function If you wish to turn OFF this feature follow the steps below Press the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF HI LO Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit temperature selections but you may change this to use the Celsius selections Press the BAKE and BROIL H LO pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF Z Press the BROIL HI LO pad The display will show F Fahrenheit Control Lockout BAKE _ BROIL Hi Lo Your control will allow you to lock out the touch pads so they cannot be activated when pressed SELF CLEAN 7 N Press the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF Press the SELF CLEAN pad The display will show LOC OFF Press the SELF CLEAN pad again The dis
4. Do not bend the surface unit plug terminals Do not attempt to clean adjust or in any way repair the plug in receptacle The drip pans may also be cleaned in a dishwasher Clean the area under the drip pans often Built up soil especially grease may catch fire Do not cover the drip pans with foil Using foil so close to the receptacle could cause shock fire or damage to the range After cleaning under the cooktop with hot soapy water and a clean cloth lower the cooktop Be careful not to pinch your fingers Before You Call For Service 9 Problem Surface units not functioning properly Cooktop feels hot Food does not bake or roast properly Food does not broil properly Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service Possible Causes The surface units are not plugged in solidly What To Do e With the controls off check to make sure the surface unit is plugged completely into the receptacle The surface unit controls improperly set Check to see the correct control is set for the surface unit you are using The drip pans are not set securely in the cooktop Large pans hold heat close to the cooktop e With the controls off check to make sure the drip pan is in the recess in the cooktop and that the opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle e Choose a pan that matches the size of the
5. any aluminum foil from the oven The oven shelves can be self cleaned but they will darken lose their luster and become hard to slide Soil on the front frame of the range and outside the gasket on the door will need to be cleaned by hand Clean these areas with hot water soap filled steel wool pads or cleansers such as Soft Scrub Rinse well with clean water and dry How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Press the SELF CLEAN pad 7 E Using the INCREASE or DECREASE pads enter the desired clean time if a time other than 4 hours is needed Clean cycle time is normally 4 hours You can change the clean time to any time between 3 hours and 5 hours depending on how dirty your oven is 21 Press the START pad Do not clean the gasket The fiberglass material of the oven door gasket cannot withstand abrasion It is essential for the gasket to remain intact If you notice it becoming worn or frayed replace it Wipe up any heavy spillovers on the oven bottom Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place and the oven light is off IMPORTANT The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the selfcleaning cycle of any range Move birds to another well ventilated room The door locks automatically The display will show the clean time remaining It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the LOCKED DOO
6. in the continental U S Please place in envelope and mail to General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P O Box 32150 Louisville KY 40232 2150 29 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us We are proud to have you as a customer Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment Important If you did not get a registration card with your product detach and return the form below to First Name Street Address Apt City Date Placed In Use Month Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification After mailing the registration below store this document in a safe place It contains information you will need should you require service Our service number is 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Model Number Read your Owner s Manual carefully It will help you operate your new appliance properly If you have questions or need more information call the GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Serial Number ensure that your product is registered or register online at www geappliances com Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration M
7. painted surface If food has burned on sprinkle the grid with detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth Soaking the pan will remove burned on foods Both the broiler pan and grid may be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in a dishwasher Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere in the range To replace the cover 7 Place it into groove of the light receptacle Pull wire forward to the center of the cover until it snaps into place 2 Connect electrical power to the range 21 suoyaonysuy ajes suonannsuj Guyesadg 2 EL Q buiuea Sii Guijooysajqno1j I8LIO SNS OJIANID Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning 4 D DZ 5 S Z rice Customer Se Care and cleaning of the range Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them Surface unit Drip pan Receptacle Support rod Be sure all surface units are turned off before raising the cooktop 22 Surface Units To clean the surface units turn the control to the highest setting for a minute The coils will burn off any soil To remove a surface unit To remove the drip pans for cleaning the surface units must be removed first Lift the surface unit about 1 above the drip pan and pull
8. ANID Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning 4 D L S PA 5 S R rice Customer Se Before You Gall For Service Q Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes Control signals after You forgot to enter What To Do Press the BAKE pad and desired temperature or the entering cooking time a bake temperature SELF CLEAN pad and desired clean time or delay start or cleaning time Clock and timer A fuse in your home maybe s Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker do not work blown or the circuit breaker tripped Oven controls e See the Using the clock and timer section improperly set Oven light does Light bulb is loose or defective Tighten or replace the bulb not work Switch operating light is broken Oven thermostat needs adjustment Oven temperature too hot or too cold Oven will not work A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped e Call for service e See the Adjust the oven thermostat Do it yourselfl section e Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker Oven controls improperly set Oven will not self clean The oven temperature is too high to set a self clean operation e See the Using the oven section e Allow the oven to cool to room temperature and reset the controls Oven controls improperly set This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning fu
9. E pad to decrease the temperature in 1 degree increments 4 When you have made the adjustment press the START pad to go back to the time of day display Use your oven as you would normally The type of margarine will affect baking performance Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as butter or margarine 80 fat If you decrease the fat the recipe may not give the same results as with a higher fat product Recipe failure can result if cakes pies pastries cookies or candies are made with low fat spreads The lower the fat content of a spread product the more noticeable these differences become Federal standards require products labeled margarine to contain at least 80 fat by weight Low fat spreads on the other hand contain less fat and more water The high moisture content of these spreads affects the texture and flavor of baked goods For best results with your old favorite recipes use margarine butter or stick spreads containing at least 70 vegetable oil 16 Using the self cleaning oven The oven door must be closed and all controls must be set correctly for the cycle to work properly Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom appearance may vary Before a Clean Cycle We recommend venting your kitchen with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first self clean cycle Remove the shelves broiler pan broiler grid all cookware and
10. GE Appliances Owners Manual JMP28 JMP31 Part No 164D3333P223 1 Pub No 49 80005 1 09 01 JR Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning 4 D DZ 5 S Z rice Customer Se Safety Information Safety Precautions 34 O 5 Surface Cooking Units 6 Operating Instructions Using the Surface Units 7 Using the Oven 8 18 Using the Clock and Timer 14 Timed Baking 8 Roasting 15 Oven Thermostat 16 Self Cleaning Oven 17 18 Care and Cleaning Control Panel amp Knobs 19 Lift Off Oven Door 20 Broiler Pan amp Grid 21 Oven Light Replacement 21 Surface Units 2 0 eens 22 Lift Up Cooktop 22 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 23 25 Customer Service Product Registration 29 Waranty e E E 31 Service Telephone Numbers Back Cover Congratulations You Are Now Part of the GE Family Welcome to the GE family We re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service You ll see it in this easy to use Owner s Manual and you ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department Best of all you ll experience these values each time you use your range That s important because your new range will be part of your family for many years And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come
11. KE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time for 3 seconds 3 Press the START pad until the display shows SE 12 Hour 24 Hour or Clock Blackout BAKE BROIL HI LO Your control is set to use a 12 hour clock If you would prefer to have a 24hour military time clock or black out the clock display follow the steps below 7 Press the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF Z Press the CLOCK pad once The display will show 12 hr If this is the choice you want press the START pad Press the CLOCK pad again to change to the 24 hour military time clock The display will show 24 hr If this is the choice you want press the START pad Press the CLOCK pad again to black out the clock display The display will show OFF If this is the choice you want press the START pad NOTE If the clock is in the blackout mode you will not be able to use the Delay Start function Operating Instructions CLOCK Care and Cleaning 4 D DZ 5 S Z rice Customer Se 10 BROIL BAKE HI LO COOKING TIME BROIL BAKE 4 ua Ol 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 This feature can be used only at the end of a timed baking cycle which has an automatic stop To activate this feature follow the steps bel
12. R light goes off The oven shuts off automatically when the clean cycle is complete When the LOCKED DOOR light is off open the door The words LOCK DOOR will flash and the oven control will signal if you set the clean cycle and forget to close the oven door To stop a clean cycle press the CLEAR OFF pad When the LOCKED DOOR light goes off indicating the oven has cooled below the locking temperature open the door 17 suoyanysuy ajes suo onisuj Gunesadg 2 EL Q I buiuea Sii Guijooysajqno1 I8LIO SNS OJIANID ITE Te Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning 4 D DZ 5 S Z rice Customer Se Using the self cleaning oven The oven door must be closed and all controls must be set correctly for the cycle to work properly 18 SELF CLEAN How to Delay the Start of Cleaning Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day 71 Press the SELF GLEAN pad 2 Using the INCREASE or DECREASE pads enter the desired clean time 3 Press the DELAY START pad The earliest start time you can set will appear in the display 4 Using the INCREASE or DECREASE the clean cycle to start 3 Press the START pad After a Clean Cycle You may notice some white ash in the oven Wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools If white spots remain remove them with a soap filled steel wool pad and rinse thoroug
13. Z 5 S Z Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A ley Vis LTV ZYN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A WARNING Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in or near your range Keep the hood and grease filters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Turn the controls off Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the pan completely with a well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Use a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering it with baking soda or if available by using a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher Flame in the oven can be smothered completely by closing the oven door and turning the oven off or by using a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Always keep dish towels dish cloths pot holders and other linens a safe distance from your range Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and canned food a safe distance from your range Always keep combustible wall coverings curtains or drapes a safe distance f
14. e changing temperature starting at 100 F and the cooking time countdown At the end of timed baking the oven will turn off The end of cycle tone will sound Press the CLEAR OFF pad to clear the display 15 suoyanysuy ajes suonannsuj Gunesadg 2 EL Q I buiuea sdij Guin ooysajqno j I8LIO SNS OJIANID ITE Te Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning 4 D DZ 5 S Z rice Customer Se Adjust the oven thermostat Do it yourself You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold you can adjust the thermostat yourself Do not use thermometers such as those found in grocery stores to check the temperature setting of your oven These thermometers may vary 20 40 degrees NOTE This adjustment will not affect the broiling or the self cleaning temperatures The adjustment will be retained in memory after a power failure To Adjust the Thermostat se 71 Press the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF Z Press the BAKE pad A two digit number shows in the display 3 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 DECREAS
15. etely out and will not tilt When placing and removing cookware pull the shelf out until it stops To avoid possible burns place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on To remove a shelf pull it toward you tilt the front end up and pull it out To replace place the end of the shelf stop locks on the support tilt up the front and push the shelf in How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting 7 Press the BAKE pad Press the INCREASE or DECREASE Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips rvice Cut slits in the foil just like the grid Customer Se 12 pad to set the oven temperature To change the oven temperature during the Bake cycle press the BAKE pad and set the new temperature 21 Press the START pad When the oven starts to heat the changing temperature will be in the display The display starts changing once the temperature reaches 100 F Press the CLEAR OFF pad when baking is finished Preheating and Pan Placement Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes cookies pastry and breads To preheat set the oven at the correct temperature The control will beep when the oven is preheated and the display will show your set temperature This will take approximately 10 15 minutes Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum fo
16. hly with a vinegar and water mixture These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle repeat the cycle pads enter the time of day you want The door locks automatically The display will show the start time It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the LOCKED DOOR light goes off The oven shuts off automatically when the clean cycle is complete When the LOCKED DOOR light is off open the door You cannot set the oven for cooking until the oven is cool enough for the door to unlock While the oven is self cleaning you can press the CLOCK pad to display the time of day To return to the clean countdown press the COOKING TIME pad If the shelves become hard to slide apply a small amount of vegetable oil or cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges of the oven shelves with the paper towel Care and cleaning of the range Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range How to Remove Packaging Tape To assure no damage is done to the finish Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak of the product the safest way to remove Wipe dry and then apply an appliance the adhesive left from packaging tape on polish to thoroughly clean and protect new appliances is an application of a the surface household liquid dish
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18. il to line the broiler pan and broiler grid However you must mold the foil tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid Without the slits the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining into the broiler pan The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire If you do not cut the slits you are essentially frying not broiling Type of Food Shelf Position Frozen pies on cookie sheet BorC Angel food cake A bundt or pound cakes Biscuits muffins brownies BorC cookies cupcakes layer cakes pies Casseroles BorC NOTE 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 Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in the oven as much as possible Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven If you need to use two shelves stagger the pans so one is not directly above the other and leave approximately 1 between pans from the front back and sides of the wall Do not use aluminum foil on the bottom of the oven Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food How to Set the Oven for Broiling 7 z Place the meat or fish on the broile
19. it out Do not lift the surface unit more than 1 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 above the drip pan can permanently damage the receptacle 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 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 To replace a surface unit Replace the drip pan into the recess in the cooktop Make sure the opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle Insert the terminals of the surface unit through the opening in the drip pan and into the receptacle Guide the surface unit into place so it rests evenly Do not immerse the surface units in liquids of any kind Do not clean the surface units in a dishwasher
20. king point Carefully watch for spillovers or overheating of foods when frying at high or medium high temperatures Never try to move a pan of hot fat especially a deep fat fryer Wait until the fat is cool Do not allow water other liquids or grease to remain on the cooktop or the control panel 7 READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY Using the surface units Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model OFF Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking m Not over 1 Use only flat bottomed woks How to Set Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want At both OFF and HI the control clicks into position You may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking indicating the control is keeping the power level you set A surface unit ON indicator light will glow when any surface unit is on Surface Cookware Tips 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 Wok Cooking We recommend that you use only a flat bottomed wok They are available at your local retail store Do not use woks that have support rings Use of these types of woks with or without the ring in
21. me about 5 Q 2 to 2 Ibs to 10 minutes per side split lengthwise for cut up chicken Brush each side with melted butter Broil a skin side down first 3 Lobster Tails 2 4 B 13 16 Do not Cut through back of 6 to 8 oz each turn shell Spread open I over Brush with melted D butter before broiling gt and after half of Q broiling time Q Fish Fillets 1 4 to 1 2 thick C 5 5 Handle and turn very S carefully Brush with Q emon butter before a and during cooking if I desired Preheat 1 broiler to increase browning Ham Slices 17 thick B 8 8 ncrease time 5 to 10 precooked minutes per side for OS 1 thick or home 5 cured ham Pork Chops 2 1 2 thick C 10 10 Slash fat S Well Done 2 1 thick about 1 Ib B 13 13 Lamb Chops Medium 2 1 thick about 10 G 10 9 Slash fat WD Well Done to 12 oz C 12 10 EB Medium 2 1 thick about 1 Ib C 14 12 y Well Done B 17 12 14 5 L3 ITE Te Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning 4 D DZ 5 S Z rice Customer Se Using the clock and timer CLOCK Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day The timer is a minute timer only The timer does not control oven operations The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes 14 To Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time of day for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly The time of day cannot be changed during a timed baking o
22. ments Pulling out the shelf to the stop lock is a convenience in lifting heavy foods It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls SELF CLEANING OVEN Do not clean the door gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket Clean only parts listed in this Owner s Manual 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 Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside of the oven when the self clean cycle is used When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven follow the manufacturer s directions Do not use the oven to dry newspapers If overheated they can catch on fire Do not use the oven for a storage area Items stored in an oven can ignite Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use After broiling always take the broiler pan out of the range and clean it Leftover grease in the broiler pan can catch on fire the next time you use the pan Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms except as suggested in this manual Improper installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Before self cleaning the oven remove the broiler pan grid and other cookware Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before starting the self cleaning o
23. nctions Crackling or popping sound Excessive smoking Excessive soil Oven door will not Oven too hot open after a clean cycle e See the Using the self cleaning oven section e This is normal e Press the CLEAR OFF pad Open the windows to rid the room of smoke Wait until the LOCKED DOOR light goes off Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle e Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature Oven not clean Oven controls not e See the Using the self cleaning oven section after a clean cycle properly set Oven was heavily soiled e Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean 24 cycle Heavily soiled ovens may need to self clean again or for a longer period of time Problem LOCK DOOR flashes in the display LOCKED DOOR light is on when you want to cook F and a number or letter flash in the display Display goes blank Display flashes Unable to get the display to show SF Power outage clock flashes Burning or oily odor emitting from the vent Strong odor Fan noise Possible Causes The self clean cycle has been selected but the door is not closed The oven door is locked because the temperature inside the oven has not dropped below the locking temperature You have a function error code What To Do e Close the oven door e Press the CLEAR OFF pad Allow the oven to cool Press the CLEAR OFF pad Allow the o
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25. ow Press the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF Press the COOKING TIME pad The display will show Hid OFF Press the COOKING TIME pad again to activate the feature The display will show Hid ON Press the START pad to activate the cook and hold feature and leave the control set in this special features mode Changing the Speed of the Increase or Decrease Pads As you use the INCREASE or DECREASE pads when setting a time or temperature you may notice the display changes slowly This special feature allows you to change the speed To set the speed you prefer follow the steps below 7 Press the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF Z Press the INCREASE pad The display will show you a set speed between l and 5 3 Press the INCREASE pad to increase the speed up to the number 5 Press the DECREASE pad to decrease the speed down to the number 1 g Press START to activate the setting and leave the control set in this special features mode 11 suoyanysuy ajes suononysuy Gunesadg 2 EL Q I buiuea Sii Guiooysajqno1j I8LIO SNS OJIANID Using the oven Safety Instructions Before you begin The shelves have stop locks so that when placed correctly on the supports they will stop before coming compl
26. ows 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 Press the CLEAR OFF pad to clear the display How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop You can set the oven control to delay start the oven cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day Press the BAKE pad H Z Using the INCREASE or DECREASE pads enter the desired temperature 3 Press the COOKING TIME pad NOTE If your recipe requires preheating you may need to add additional time to the length of the cooking time 7 Using the INCREASE or DECREASE pads enter the desired baking time ZT Press the DELAY START pad 6 Using the INCREASE or DECREASE pads enter the time of day you want the oven to turn on and start cooking 7 Press the START pad NOTE An attention tone will sound if you are using timed baking and do not press the START pad after entering the baking temperature If you would like to check the times you have set press the DELAY START pad to check the start time you have set or press the COOKING TIME pad 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 th
27. pe it up right away When the surface spilled such as fruit juices tomato or has cooled wash with soap and water vinegar should not be permitted to Rinse well pena One For other spills such as fat spatterings wash with soap and water or cleansing powders after the surface has cooled Rinse well Polish with a dry cloth ig suononi suj ajes suononysuy Guyesadg 2 EL Q MIE sdij Guiooysajqno1 I8LIO SNS OJIANID Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning 4 D DZ 5 S Z rice Customer Se Care and cleaning of the range Lift the door straight up and off the hinges appearance may vary The gasket is designed with a gap at the bottom to allow for proper air circulation Do not rub or clean the door gasket it has an extremely low resistance to abrasion If you notice the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door you should have it replaced 20 Oven Shelves Clean the oven shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool After cleaning rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth Lift Off Oven Door The oven door is removable for easier access to the light bulb Do not lift the door by the handle To remove the door open it to the broil stop position Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges
28. peration If the self cleaning mode malfunctions turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply Have it serviced by a qualified technician suoyanysuy Ajaes suononysuy Guyesadg 2 EL Q I buiuea sdij Gui ooysajqno j I8LIO SNS OJINID IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING SURFACE COOKING UNITS Use proper pan size 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 cookware to surface unit will also improve efficiency ciel Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 4 D DZ 5 S Z Customer Service x T N SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Vii Never leave the surface units unattended at high heat settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip pans or anywhere in the oven except as described in this manual Misuse could result in a shock fire hazard or damage to the range Be sure the drip pans and the vent duct are not covered and are in place Their absence during cooking could damage range parts and wiring Only certain types of glass glass ceramic earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for cooktop service other
29. place can be dangerous Deep Fat Frying Do not overfill cookware with fat that may spill over when adding food Frosty foods bubble vigorously For 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 Placing the ring over the surface unit will cause a build up of heat that will damage the porcelain cooktop Do not try to use such woks without the ring You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over Watch food frying at high temperatures Keep range and hood clean from grease suoyanysuy ajes suononysuy Gunesadg 2 EL Q I buiuea sdij Guiooysajqno1j I8LIO SNS OJIANID AE Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning 4 D DZ 5 S Z rice Customer Se Using the oven controls Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model OVEN BAKE BROIL SELF CLEAR START TIMER 72 7 6 TIME CONROLS KITCHEN TIMER Oven Control Clock and Timer Features and Settings BAKE Pad Press this pad to select the bake function BROIL HI LO Pad Press this pad to select the broil function Display Shows the time of day and the time set for the timer If F and a number or letter flash in the display and the oven control signals this indicates a function error code If you
30. play will show LOC ON Press the START pad to activate the control lockout feature and leave the control set in this special features mode Press the DELAY START pad The display will show 12 shdn 12 hour shutoff Press the DELAY START pad again and the display will show no shdn no shutoff 3 Press the START pad to activate the no shutoff and leave the control set in this special features mode Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Selection Press the BROIL HI LO pad again The display will show C Celsius 7 Press the START pad When this feature is on and the touch pads are pressed the control will beep and the display will show LOC NOTE The control lockout mode will not affect the CLOCK and KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF touch pads suoyanysuy ajes suononysuy Gunesadg 2 EL Q I buiuea sdij Gui ooysajqno j I8LIO SNS OJINID Special features of your oven control Q S S Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle gt Ga At the end of a timed cycle 3 short beeps will Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF amp sound followed by one beep every 6 seconds until pad The display shows CON BEEP U KITCHEN JE zie OFF pad b pr ce gt continual continual beep Press the KITCHEN k TIMER second beep may be canceled TIMER ON OFF pad again The NAJ To cancel the 6 second beep display shows BEEP This cancels the one beep every 6 seconds Press the BA
31. r grid in the broiler pan Follow suggested shelf positions in the Broiling Guide Press the BROIL HI LO pad once for HI Broil To change to LO Broil press the BROIL HI LO pad again suononi suj ajes If your oven is connected to 208 volts rare steaks 7 Press the START pad may be broiled by preheating the broiler and Ca positioning the oven shelf one position higher 5 When broiling is finished press the 3 CLEAR OFF pad Leave the door open to the broil Use LO Broil to cook foods such as p S stop position The door stays open poultry or thick cuts of meat thoroughly S by itself yet the proper temperature ith b ie th R is maintained in the oven without over browning them Z age P 77 Broiling Guide 5 l E c Q Quantity and Shelf First Side Second Side Food or Thickness Position Time min Time min Comments S Bacon 2 lb C 4 45 Arrange in single layer 0 about 8 thin slices Ground Beef Ib 4 patties C 0 7 Space evenly Up to 8 Well Done 2 to 3 4 thick patties take about the C same time Q Beef Steaks a Rare thick C 6 5 Steaks less than 1 D Medium to 1 Ibs C 8 6 thick cook through 3 Well Done C 2 11 before browning Pan RQ frying is recommended Slash fat Q Rare K thick C 0 7 8 D Medium 2 to 2 Ibs c 5 14 16 Z Well Done C 25 20 25 Chicken whole A 35 10 15 Reduce ti
32. r oven was set for a timed oven operation when the power outage occurred the clock and all programmed functions must be reset The time of day will flash in the display when there has been a power outage COOKING TIME Pad Press this pad and then press the INCREASE or DECREASE pads to set the amount of time you want your food to cook The oven will shut off when the cooking time has run out DELAY START Pad Press this pad and the INCREASE or DECREASE pads to delay the starting of your oven up to 9 hours and 59 minutes CLOCK Pad Press this pad before setting the clock KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF Pad Press this pad to select the timer feature START Pad Must be pressed to start any cooking or cleaning function DECREASE Pad Short taps to this pad will decrease the time or temperature by small amounts Press and hold the pad to decrease the time or temperature by larger amounts INCREASE Pad Short taps to this pad will increase the time or temperature by small amounts Press and hold the pad to increase the time or temperature by larger amounts CLEAR OFF Pad Press this pad to cancel ALL oven operations except the clock and timer SELF CLEAN Pad Press this pad to select the self cleaning function See the Using the self cleaning oven section 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
33. r self cleaning cycle To Set the Timer 7 Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad Z Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pads until the amount of time you want shows in the display Ifyou make a mistake press the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad and begin again To Reset the Timer If the display is still showing the time remaining you may change it by pressing the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad then press the INCREASE or DECREASE pads until the time you want appears in the display To Cancel the Timer Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad twice Power Outage After a power outage when power is restored the display will flash and time shown will no longer be correct for example after a 5 minute power interruption the clock will be 5 minutes slow 7 Press the CLOCK pad 2 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pads 3 Press the START pad Press the START pad 3 7 When the timer reaches 00 the control will beep 3 times followed by one beep every 6 seconds until the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad 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 If the remaining time is not in the display clock delay start or cooking time are in the display recall the remaining time by pressing the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad and then pressing the INCREASE or DECREASE pads
34. rom your range Do not touch the surface units the 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 the surface units areas nearby the 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 COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY Cook meat and poultry thoroughly meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160 F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180 F Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne iliness f uu z L zzz l N OVEN Stand away from the range when opening the oven door 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 unobstructed Keep the oven free from grease buildup Place the oven shelf in the desired position while the oven is cool If shelves must be handled when hot do not let pot holder contact the heating ele
35. s may break because of the sudden change in temperature To minimize the possibility of 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 Always turn the surface units off before removing cookware Do not immerse or soak the removable surface units Do not put them in a dishwasher Do not self clean the surface units in the oven Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on 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 coils are cool before attempting to lift or remove a unit Clean the cooktop with caution If a wet sponge is used to wipe spills on a hot cooktop be careful to avoid steam burns Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or medium high heat settings 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 Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smo
36. s on the outside of the door l DA TORG LLULLU After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven Wire cover holder Oven Heating Elements Do not clean the bake element or the broil element Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated To clean the oven floor gently lift the bake element Clean with warm soapy water Painted Surfaces Painted surfaces include the sides and the drawer front Clean these with soap and water or a vinegar and water solution Broiler Pan amp Grid Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in a self cleaning oven After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven Remove the grid from the pan Carefully pour out the grease from the pan into a proper container Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water with a soap filled or plastic scouring pad Oven Light Replacement CAUTION Before replacing your oven light bulb disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely To remove the cover Hold a hand under the cover so it doesn t fall when released With fingers of the same hand firmly push back the wire cover holder Lift off the cover Do not remove any screws to remove the cover 2 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb Do not use commercial oven cleaners cleaning powders steel wool or harsh abrasives on any
37. sed by possible defects with this appliance ka This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages 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 consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General 2 EL Q I buiuea Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 sdij Guiooysajqno1j CHEN OJIANID 31 Service Telephone Numbers GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 The GE Answer Center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away Safety Instructions Special Needs Service 800 626 2000 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 GE offers free of charge a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility Operating Instructions Service Contracts 800 626 2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Care and Cleaning Parts and Accessor
38. surface unit you are using The oven vent is blocked Oven controls improperly set e Pans on the right rear surface unit block air flow from the oven vent and cause the cooktop to get hot e See the Using the oven section Shelf position is incorrect or the shelf is not level e See the Using the oven section Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size being used e See the Using the oven section Oven thermostat needs adjustment Door not open to the broil stop position as recommended e See the Adjust the oven thermostat Do it yourself section e See the Using the oven section Oven controls improperly set Make sure you press the BROIL HI LO pad Improper shelf position being used e See the Broiling Guide Food being cooked in a hot pan e Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your oven Make sure it is cool Cookware not suited for broiling e Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your oven Aluminum foil used on the the broiling pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended e See the Using the oven section In some areas the power voltage may be low e Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes e Broil for the longest period of time recommended in the Broiling Guide 23 suoyaonysuy ajes suon nnsuj Guyesadg 2 EL Q I buiuea Sii Guiooysejqno1j I8LIO SNS OJI
39. the circuit breaker 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 When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following Do not allow anyone to climb stand or hang on the door or cooktop They could damage the range and cause severe personal injury Teach children not to play with the controls or any other part of the range CAUTION Items of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets above a range children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured 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 in place of pot holders For your safety never use your appliance for warming or heating the room suononysuy Guyesadg 2 EL Q I buiuea sdij Gui ooysajqno j 83IAI8 18L10 SN Operating Instructions RRA GVaLS ce ys Care and Cleaning 4 D D
40. to enter the new time you want The display flashes until the clock is reset All other functions that were in operation when the power went out will have to be programmed again Using the timed baking and roasting features NOTE Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 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 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 2 hours at these low temperatures may spoil BAKE COOKING TIME BAKE COOKING TIME DELAY START How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a selected length of time At the end of the cooking time the oven will turn off automatically 7 Press the BAKE pad 2 Using the INCREASE or DECREASE 3 Press the COOKING TIME pad NOTE If your recipe requires preheating you may need to add additional time to the length of the cooking time Using the INCREASE or DECREASE pads enter the desired baking time The oven temperature and the cooking time that you entered will be displayed ZT Press the START pad pads enter the desired temperature The display sh
41. uj Guyesadg buluteaj pue 9189 sdij Guiooysajqno1j Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service N Notes 9419 18LI0 SNJ 28 v 5 suononysuy Ajajes suononqsuj Guyesadg buluteaj pue 9189 sdij Guijooysajqno1j GE Service Protection Plus GE a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability offers you Service Protection Plus comprehensive protection on all your appliances No Matter What Brand Benefits Include We I I Co ver A ny A ppl ian ce e Backed by GE All brands covered Anywhere Anytime e Unlimited service calls S All parts and labor costs included e No out of pocket expenses e No hidden deductibles e One 800 number to call You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more any brand Plus there s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered You can rest easy knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U S toll free at 800 626 2224 for more information All brands covered up to 20 years old
42. ur safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire electric shock or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life suoyanysuy Ajaes Vly KS 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE a o N The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances The fiberglass insulation in self clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner s Manual Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with the provided installation instructions Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse Mark it for easy reference Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Do not store flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop Before performing any service disconnect the range power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off
43. ven to cool for one hour Put the oven back into operation If the function code repeats A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped e Disconnect all power to the range for at least 30 seconds and then reconnect power If the function error code repeats call for service e Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker The clock is in the black out mode Power failure Oven control pads were not pressed properly Power outage or surge This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time An odor from the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for the first few times the oven is used A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts e See the Special features of your oven control section e Reset the clock s The BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads must be pressed at the same time and held for 3 seconds e Reset the clock If the oven was in use you must reset it by pressing the GLEAR OFF pad setting the clock and resetting any cooking function e To speed the process set a self clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours See the Using the self cleaning oven section e This is temporary e This is normal The cooling fan will turn off and on 25 suoyaonysuy ajes suon nnsuj Guyesadg 2 EL Q I buiuea sdij Guiooysajqno1j I8LIO SNS OJINID 9419 18LI0 SNJ 26 A 5 suononysuy Ajajes suononqs
44. washing detergent NOTE The plastic tape must be removed from all mineral oil or cooking oil chrome trim It cannot be removed if it is baked on Control Panel It s a good idea to wipe the control panel Do not use abrasive cleansers strong after each use Clean with mild soap liquid cleansers plastic scouring pads or and water or vinegar and water rinse oven cleansers on the control panel they with clean water and polish dry with will damage the finish A 50 50 solution a soft cloth of vinegar and hot water works well Clear groove Control Knobs in stem The control knobs may be removed for easier To remove a knob pull it straight off cleaning the stem Before removing the knobs for Wash the knobs in soap and water but do cleaning please note that the knobs not soak are in the OFF position When replacing the knobs check the OFF position to insure proper placement To replace the knob locate the groove in each side of the knob stem Locate the molded rib inside the knob Fit the molded rib of the knob into the clear groove on the knob stem Oven Vent The oven is vented through an opening Never cover the opening with aluminum foil or under the right rear surface unit any other material Porcelain Enamel Cooktop The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy If acids spill on the cooktop while it is but breakable if misused This finish is hot use a dry paper towel or cloth to acid resistant However any acidic foods wi
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