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 40225 Write down the model and serial numbers. You’ll find them on a label on the front of the range behind the range door.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Oven . Stand away from range when opening oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes. . Don’t heat unopened food containers in the oven. Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury.
Leveling the Range lJe\eling wv-t”~$s are Iouuted on exh corner of” the baw of_ [he range. Rcnlo\c the bottom drawer and you can le\ c1 the range on an uneven floor with the of’:~ nutdrilrer. To remove drawer, pull drawer out all the W7ay, tilt up the front and take it out.
Features of Your Range tJBP22P JBP22GP JBP26GP JBP26AP JBP26WP JBP24GP JBP25GP —----4 ‘ ‘‘“ < qk’ I!s! F=--% //’ ‘/ (Note: not all have windows) doors ——— ——— —. ——.——— ——...
Feature Index (not all models have all features) 1 Surface Unit Controls “ON” I1l~icator Light/Lights OVEN ON Light 4 Oven Set Control 5 Automatic Oven Timer. Clock and Minute Timer 6 Oven Temp Control 7 Oven Cycling Light 8 Oven CLEANING Light 9 Oven Vent Duct (Loctited under right rear surface unit.) 1() Calroci”...
Surface Cooking See Surface Cooking Guide Surface Cooking with Infinite Heat Controls At both OFF and HI positions, there is a slight niche so control “clicks” at those positions; “click” on HI marks the highest setting; the lowest setting is LO. In a quiet kitchen you may hear slight “clicking”...
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A. Cookware without flat surfaces is not recommended. The life of your surface unit can be shortened and the range top can be damaged from the high heat needed for this type of cooking. Q. Why am I not getting the hea...
3. Deep Fat Frying. Do not overfill kettle with fat that may spill over when adding food. Frosty foods bubble vigorously. Watch foods frying at high temperatures and keep range and hood clean from a~~lllllulated grease. Comments uw large enough they cook;...
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RIGHT > -A L- NOT OVER Food Cookware Fried Chichcn Covered Skillet Sauteed: Lcsi tender Covered thin steah~ (chuck, Shlllet I“olltld. etc.); 1 i \ cl”; or whole fi~h [hlch Slmmcred or ~[ewed Co\crcd Dutch meat: ch ichen: c~mled Oven. Kettle or beet: smoked pork: I,arge Saucepan \tcv,...
Automatic Timer and Clock The Automatic Timer and Clock on your range are helpful devices that serve several purposes. To Set Clock TO SET THE CLOCK, push the center knob and turn the clock hands to the correct time. (The...
4. Keep this book handy so you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of getting acquainted with your range. Oven Controls The controls for the oven are marked OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP. The OVEN SET control...
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How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the hands of the range clock show the correct time of day. Immediate Start is simply setting the oven to start baking now and turn off at a later time automatically.
Baking Guide 1. Aluminum pans conduct heat quickly. For most conventional baking, light, shiny finishes generally give best results because they help prevent overbrowning. For best browning results. we recommend dull bottom surfaces for cake pans and pie plates. Food Container Bread Biscuits ( X in.
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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 Guide 1. Position oven shelf at B for small-size roasts (3 to 7 lbs. ) and at A for larger roasts. Place meat fat-side-up, or poultry breast-side-up, on broiler pan or other shallow pan with trivet. Do not cover. Do not stuff poultry until just before roasting.
Step 3: Position shelf on recommended shelf position as sug~ssted in Broiling Guide. Most brolllng is done on C position, but if your range is connected to 208 Volts, yOLI may wish to use a higher position. ‘---...
Well Done ibout 1 1 -lb. phg. ( i ()) Wieners and similar precoohed $tius:~ge$. bratwurjt otrer to prevent piercing mea[ and losing jLl ices. 4. If desired, marinate meats or chicken before broil ing, or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes of broiling only.
This is normal and should stop in about 10 minutes. To help control the smoke, turn on the exhaust fan over the range when you use the self-clean cycle the first time.
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A. Check to be sure your DELAY 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.
Proper care and cleaning are impoIlant so yoLw range will give yOLI efficient and satisfactory service. Follow’ these directions carefully in caring for yOLH- range to assure safe proper maintenance. Cooktop The porcelain enamel cooktop is sturdy but breakable if misused.
Tilt-Lock (stand-up) Units (on models so equipped) Tilt-1ock units cannot be removed. You can lift a tilt-lock unit upward about 6 inches and it will lock in the up position. To reposition the tilt-lock unit: Replace the drip pan/trim ring into the recess in the cooktop.
Let pan and rack stand for a few minutes. Wash: scour if necessw-y. Rinse and dry. OPTION: The broiler pan and rack may also be cleaned in a dishwasher. Pull OH knob$. Wash gently but do not soak. Dry and return control~ to range, making Jure to match flat area on the knob and shaft.
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PART MATERIALS TO USE Calrod ’ Surface Unit Coils Soap and Storage Drawer Water Soap and Water Chrome-Plated Trim Rings Stiff-B ri \tled Brush Plastic Scouring Pad Aluminum Soap and Water Drip Pans Pla\tic Scouring Pad Dishwasher Porcelain Enamel Soap and Water Soap-Filled Scouring Pad Drip Pans Plastic Scouri n.g Pad...
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Use This Problem Solver ——— POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY PROBLEM Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. OVEN WILL NOT WORK c The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.
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Hthe electric service provided does not meet the above specifimtions, it is recommended that a hcensed electrician install an approved outlet. Because range terrninds are not accessible after range is in position, fletible service conduit or cord must be used. STEP 1 PREMRE THE OPENING spacing is recommended from the range to l~~t’...
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STEP PRE*RE FOR ELECTRIUL CONNECTION Use only a 3-conductor, or if required a 4- conductor range cord set as noted below. These cord sets are provided with ring type terminals. The electrical rating of the cord must be 125/250 volts minimum, 40 amperes.
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STEP 7 LEVELING THE RANGE range must be leveled. Leveling feet are located on each corner of the base of the range. Remove the storage drawer and rotate the leveling feet in or out as required. To remove drawer, pull it out all the way, tilt up the front and remove it.
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Wdll Be There With tie purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the — assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-free! In-Home Repak Service 8flo-GE-cAREs AGE Consumer Service professional —...
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 This book is printed on recycled papec Pati No.