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GE JBP60 Owner's Manual

GE JBP60 Owner's Manual

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Part No. 164D3333P037
Pub. No. 49-875'3

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  • Page 1 GEAppliances JBP60 JBP63 JBP66 JBP75 JBP76 JBP77 JBP78 Part No. 164D3333P037 Pub. No. 49-875'3...
  • Page 2 And we hope you will be part of ours fbr a long time to colne. We flmnk you fi)r bwing GE. We appreciale your purchase and hope you _ll continue lo rely on us whenever you need quality important! appliances for your home.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    GE& You, A Service Partnership. Ask any GE appliance owner and they will tell you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service. However, did you know that most questions result from simple problems that you can easily fix...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. A WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. WARNINGANTI-TIP DEVICE All ranges can tip and injury could result.
  • Page 5 Use thisappliance o nly foritsintended purpose a s described inthisOwner's Manual SAFETY P RECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ii}iiiii_iii Be sure your appliance Do not allow anyone is properly installed to climb, stand or hang and grounded by a on the door, storage...
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..Do not use water on Use only do_pot holders-moist or damp grease fires. Never pick pot holders on hot up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. surfaces may result in burns from steam.
  • Page 7 Donottouchthesurface Potentially hot surfaces units, t heheating includethecooktop, elements o r theinterior areas f acingthe sui_hce oftheoven. cooktop, o venvent These surfaces maybe opening,surfaces near hotenough mburn theopening,crevices aroundtheovendoor even though theyare dmkin color.During andmetaltrim parts above thedoor. andafteruse, d onot much,orletclothingor R£M£MB£R: The inside...
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! OVEN iiiiiiiiiii_iii ..Pulling out the shelf Stand away from the range when opening the stop-lock the oven door. Hot convenience in lilting air or steam which heax T foods. It is also escapes can cause a precaution against burns to hands, face...
  • Page 9 SELF-CI EANIN6 OVEN ..Do not clean the door iiiiiiiiiiii_iii Before sell:cleaning oven, remove gasket. The door gasket broiler pan, grid and is essential for a good other cookware. seal. Care should taken not to rub, Be sure to wipe up damage or move excess spillage before...
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! RADIANT SURFACE 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.
  • Page 11 ..Be careful when placing ..Keep an eye on foods spoons or other stirring being fiied at high utensils on glass or medium high cooktop surface when heat settings. it is in use. They may ..Foods for fiTing should become hot and could be as d U as possible.
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! RADIANT SURFACE U NITS Use care when touching the cooktop. Theglass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off. NOTE."We recommend Use little fat for effective shallow or that you avoid wiping deep fat flying.
  • Page 13 REMEMBER... Your continued health and safety are important to us. Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully. We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our GE family. SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 14 Usingthesurfaceunits. How to Set to the Push the knob in and lure in eilher direction setting you wanl. At both OFFand HI the conuol cricks into position. You may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking, indicating the conliol is keeping the power level you sel. Be sufe yo u turn tt!e contld knobto OFF whenyou finish cooking, Indicator Lights...
  • Page 15 Selecting types of cookware. The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance. DO not slide cookware across the cooktop because it can scratch the glass--the glass is scratch resistant, not scratch proof. Stainless Steeh recommended Aluminum: heavywei.qht r_commended (k)od conductivi|y.
  • Page 16 Usingthe oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. | AUTOMATIC O VEN I O.OO .o°. .,,. Clockand TimerFeatures AUTOMATIC OVENLight This lights anytime fl_e oven has been progTammed. START TIME ON/OFF Press this pad and the H()UR and MIN. pads to delay d_e starting of your oven up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
  • Page 17 ovE.o.B.o.. PREH'EATEO 550 .'__._._.___ ._ . 350 500 "450 " 400 OvenControlSettings OVEN ON Light Glows anytime the oven is heating. The lighl will flash when lhe oven automatically turns off 1o remind you 1o knob 1o OFF. lhe ()yen Temperalure luYn LATCHDOOR Light Glows when lhe oven is in ihe sell:clean cycle.

  • Page 18: Before You Begin

    Usingthe oven. Toavoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin... Tile shelves have stop-locks, so that when placed conectly on tile supports, they will stop betbre coming completely out, and will not lilt. _ii_ _ii When placing and remcMng cookware, pull tile shelf out to tile bump on tile shelf support.
  • Page 19 Preheating and Pan Placement Preheat tile oven ff tile recipe calls fbr it. To preheat, set file oven at tile con-ect lemperalure. Preheating is necessal_i for good resuhs when baking cakes, cookies, pasn3_ and breads. Forovens without a preheat indicator light or tone,preheat 10 minutesl Baking resuhs _dll be bener...
  • Page 20 Broiling guide second Side Q.ant ty and! First Side Comments Time (min:) Food or Thickness Time (rain:) Bacon 41/2 1/2 lb. (about Arrangein single layer. 8 thin slices) Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) Space evenly. Well Done 1/2 to 3/4" Up to 8 patties take thick about same time.
  • Page 21 Using the clock and timer. The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing ihnctions to properly. The time of day cannot work changed during a timed baldng or selikqeaning cycle, To Set the Clock: Mal{esure, t he dock is set to the ,,ess, ,e CLOCKpad correcttime of day...
  • Page 22 Usingthetimedbakingandroastingfeatures. Do not latch the oven door during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. NOra F oo_s that spoif easi!,,,, such as mifk, e_gs,stuF_, and shoul_ not b_ allowed to sit for more than 7 hour before or after cooking. Roomtemperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Page 23 Adjust t he oven thermostatmDo 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.
  • Page 24 Usingthe self-cleaning oven. Never force the handle:Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism: Before a Clean Cycle Therange must be completely cool in order to set the ..i¸ self<lean cycle, We recommend venting with all open _indow or using ventilation fan or hood during...
  • Page 25 How to Delay the Start of Cleaning (on some models) Latch the door. _Tum tl_e ()yen Temperature knol) to _ AUTO SELFCLEAN. OVENOI_ _REHEATED BROIL Press the START TIME ON/OFF pad. ' ..dPress the HOUR and MIN. pads to set tim time SSO •...
  • Page 26 Careandcleaning of therange. I¸ill! If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to takethis precaution could result in mmmmmmmmm_ tipping of the range and cause injury. Centre/Panel and Knobs Clean up spatters...
  • Page 27 Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable for cleaning. Donot lift thedoorbythe handle, Toremovethe deer,open it to tim special stop position. (,rasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges. Donot[)lace hands betweenthe hingeandthe ovendoorframe, Lift the doorstra gnrupand off the Toreplace the door, make sure tim hinges are in the hinges.
  • Page 28 Care and cleaning of the range. I¸ill! Oven Heating Elements Do not clean the bake element or the broil element, Any soil will bum off when the elements am heated, To clean ',he oven floor, gently lift ',he bake element. (]lean whh warm soapy waler.
  • Page 29 Broiler Pan & Grid After broiling, remove lhe broiler pan flom lhe oven. Remove lhe g_id flom tim pan. Carefhlly pour oul grease fl-om lhe pan inlo a proper conlainer. Alter broilingremovethe broilerpan _omthe oven. Wash and _inse tim 1)roiler pan and glid in hol waler xdlh a soap-filled or plastic scorning pad.
  • Page 30 Cleaningthe glasscooktop. Clean the glass surface with cleaning cream before you use the cooktop for the first time, Also, clean the glass surface after each use. This helps protect the top and makes clean-up easier. Toclean the cooktop seal, let a wet cloth rest on it for a few minutes, then wipe clean, Use a mild detergent if needed, objecton DO not use a knife or any sharp...
  • Page 31 Special Care Be Sure to usea newsharprazor s craperDonot usea duffor nickedblade. Sugal)- spillovers (such as.jellies, fudge, candy syrups) or mehed plastics can cause pitting of tim sin-face of your cooktop (not covered by tim wananty) unless tim spill is removed while still hot.
  • Page 32 Installationof therange. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Before YouBegin IMPORTANT" Save these instructions for the local electrical inspector's use. IMPORTANT" OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES. iiiiiiiili"qiiiif !ll NOTE TO INSTALLER.. Leave these instructions with the appliance after installation is completed. NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions for future use.

  • Page 33: Preparethe Opening

    Read these instructions completely and carefully. Prepare the Opening Allow 1V_/" s pacing from the range to adjacent vertical walls al)ove cooktop sur[_4ce. Alh)w 30" minimum clearance betxveen surtace units and bottom of unprotected wood or metal top cabinet, and 15" minimum bet:ween countertop and adjacent cabinet bottom.

  • Page 34: Flooring

    Installationof therange. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Flooring Under the Range Your r ange, l ikemanyotherhousehold i tems,is heavyandcansettleintosoft floorcoverings suchascushioned vinyl o r carpeting, When moving the range on this type of flooring, it should be installed on a 1/4"...
  • Page 35 Power Cord Strain Relief Installation Remove the lower rear range _d_ing (over to expose the connector block "_ and 1)racket. Remove the knockoul ring (1Y,_") l ocaled on bracket directly below the {u_ conneclor. To remove lhe knockoul, use a pair of pliers 1o bend lhe knockoul dng away flom ll_e bracket and lwisl until dng is removed.
  • Page 36 Installationof therange. Read these instructions completely and carefully. 3-Wire Power Cord Installation " WANNINL_: "--" "" "_ neutral or ground wire of the power cord must be connected to the neutral terminal located in the center of the connector block. The power leads must be connected to the outside (brass colored) terminals.
  • Page 37 4-Wire Power Cord Installation WARNING: T he ne,trai wire o f supp circuit is connected to the neutral terminal located in the center of the connector block. The power leads must be connected to the Outside (brass colored)terminals, The 4th grounding lead must be connected to the frame of the range with the grounding plate and grounding screw.
  • Page 38 Installationof therange. Read these instructions completely and carefully. 3-Wire ConduitInstallation Remove tim 3 screws flom tim connector block. Insert bme x_dresbet_veen the connector block terminals and movable nuts. Tighten screws securely. Do not remove ground strap connection. WARNING: connector block is approved for Copper wire Connection only ff aluminum wire is used, see note below.
  • Page 39 4-Wire ConduitInstallation Remove rite 3 screws from rite connector block. Remove rite grounding suap fiom lhe connecu_r block middle locadon and rite screw connecting it k_ the fimne of the range. Insert bare xdres belween rite conneclor block terminals and movable nuls. Tighmn screws securely. Auach ground x,_re u) the fiame of the range.

  • Page 40: Anti-Tipbracket

    Installationof therange. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Anti-Tip Bracket Installation An Anti-Tip bracketis supplied with instructions for installation in a variety of locations. The insuuctions include a template, a parts list and a list of tools necessa U tw complete the installation. Read the ImportantSafety Information and the insuuctions that tit your situation betbre beginning installation.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. What To Do Surface units will not Improper cookware Use pans which being used.
  • Page 42 Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips What To Do PossibleCauses l)se only fiat cookware Frequent cycling Improper cookware to minimize q,cling. off and on of being used. surface units Thedisplaygoes Power surge. power at Disconnect blankor indicator fuse box or circuit breaker fi)r at least 10 seconds.
  • Page 43 Possible Causes What To Do Food does not bake Oven controls the Using the oven section. or roast proporly improperly set. the Using the Shelf position oven section. incorrect or the shelf is not level. Incorrect cookware the Using the or cookware oven seclion.
  • Page 44 Before ]!ou call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Possible Causo, What To Oo Oven temperature Oven thermostat See lile Adjust the oven too hot or tee cold needs adjustment, thermostat Do it yourselfl sed/Jon. Make sure electrical plug is Clock and timer Plug on range plugged into a live, properly do not work...
  • Page 45 Possible Causes What To Do Excessive soil. Turn the ()yen Excessive smoking Temperature knob to OFF. ()pen tim _dndows to rid the room of smoke. Wait until the LATCHDOOR light goes off. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle.
  • Page 46 Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips What To Do LATCH DOORlight The oven door was Turn the Oven is on when you knob to OFF. accidentally locked. Temperature want tocook All();',' the oven to cool, Never tbr(e the door latch handle.

  • Page 47: Warranty

    (doesnot apply to JBP60) It xdll also be replaced if lbe pattern wears off or if any of the radiant surface units bum out. During Ibis...

  • Page 48: Service Telephonenumbers

    Service TelephoneNumbers. GEAnswer Center_ 800.626.2000 The GE Answer Center ® is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. In-Home Repa F Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-273 Experl GE repair se_'i(e is only a phone (all away. Special Needs Service800.626.2000 TOO 800- TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, fl-ee of charge, a 1)rodmre to assisl in plmming a 1)anie>...

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