GE 164D2966P238, Use And Care & Installation Manual

Page 1: ...ace Cooking 8 14 Canning Tips 13 Control Settings 10 Cooktop Comparison 8 Cookware Tips 11 12 Surface Cleaning 14 Care and Cleaning 14 28 34 Anti Tip Device 31 Glass Cooktop 14 Lift Off Door 32 Oven V...

Page 2: ...ed range Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the range Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide It lists causes of minor op...

Page 3: ...ge the range and even tip it over causing severe personal injury WARNING All ranges can tip and injury could result To prevent accidental tipping of the range attach it to the wall and floor by instal...

Page 4: ...ctly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170 F This assures that in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat it will be killed and the meat will be s...

Page 5: ...nits off before removing cookware Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or medium high heat settings When flaming foods are under the hood turn the fan off The fan if operating may spread the flame...

Page 6: ...6 FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE 9 13 14 12 11 16 18 17 19 24 21 4 5 6 3 2 1 25 10 15 JBP63 23 22 20 8 Broiler Pan and Grid 8 7...

Page 7: ...ol 16 18 21 24 26 30 34 13 Surface Unit On Indicator Light 10 14 Oven Cleaning Light 29 15 Broiler Pan and Grid 5 24 26 27 33 16 Oven Vent Located at the rear of the cooktop 4 34 17 Automatic Oven Lig...

Page 8: ...ange wire suspended heat settings as quickly as gas or induction Electric coils stay hot enough to over a drip pan continue cooking for a short time after they are turned off Solid Disk Solid cast iro...

Page 9: ...luminum cookware across the glass may leave metal marks These metal marks will appear as small scratches They can be removed with cleaning cream and a razor scraper It is safe to place hot cookware fr...

Page 10: ...op flavors Use this setting to melt butter and chocolate or to keep foods warm NOTE The surface unit on indicator light may glow between LO and OFF but there is no power to the surface units Appearanc...

Page 11: ...ver do not let these pots boil dry Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktops An overheated copper pot will leave a residue that will permanently stain the cooktop Porcelain enamel Good performance o...

Page 12: ...in the pan Bring the water to a boil and observe the location of bubbles as the water starts to boil Good flat cookware will have an even distribution of bubbles over the bottom surface area of the pa...

Page 13: ...the required time After you have adjusted the controls it is very important to make sure the prescribed boil or pressure levels are maintained for the required time The cooktop surface units have tem...

Page 14: ...e to the cooktop and scrape hot spill to a cool area outside the surface unit 3 With the spill in a cool area use a dry paper towel to remove any excess Any spillover remaining should be left until th...

Page 15: ...h to time Minutes are marked up to 60 in the center ring on the clock At the end of the set time a buzzer sounds to tell you time is up Turn knob without pushing in until pointer reaches OFF and buzze...

Page 16: ...ow any time the OVEN SET knob is not in the OFF position BRO I L 5 0 0 4 5 0 4 0 0 3 5 0 3 0 0 2 5 0 2 0 0 W M CLEAN OVEN SET OVEN TEMP OFF B R O I L C L E A N T I M E D B A K E B A K E Oven Shelves T...

Page 17: ...when the door is opened Shelf Positions The oven has four shelf supports as identified in this illustration as A bottom B C and D top Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking Roasting...

Page 18: ...OVEN TEMP knob to the desired temperature 2 Check the food for doneness at the minimum time in the recipe Cook longer if necessary 3 Turn the OVEN SET knob or the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF when baking is...

Page 19: ...f pan Glass baking dishes also absorb heat When baking in glass baking dishes the temperature may need to be reduced by 25 F For even cooking and proper browning there must be enough room for air circ...

Page 20: ...mmended it may be undercooked and batter may overflow Check the recipe to make sure the pan size used is the one recommended Aluminum Foil Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil This will dis...

Page 21: ...n to turn off for example 6 00 The DELAY START dial should be at the same position as the time of day on the clock 2 Turn the OVEN SET knob to TIMED BAKE Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired oven te...

Page 22: ...ial must be later than the time shown on the range clock and the DELAY START dial 3 Turn the OVEN SET knob to TIMED BAKE Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired temperature 4 When cooking is completed...

Page 23: ...ese thermometers may vary 20 40 degrees Back of OVEN TEMP knob Front of OVEN TEMP knob To Adjust the Thermostat 1 Pull the OVEN TEMP knob off the shaft look at the back of the knob and note the curren...

Page 24: ...ess than temperature in the guide Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached 1 Place the shelf in A...

Page 25: ...with a meat thermometer A Checking the finished internal temperature at the completion of cooking time is recommended Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide For roasts over 8 lbs check with ther...

Page 26: ...il You can use aluminum foil to line your 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...

Page 27: ...e 11 2 inch thick C 10 7 8 Slash fat Medium 2 to 21 2 lbs C 15 14 16 Well Done C 25 20 25 Chicken 1 whole A 35 10 15 Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes 2 to 21 2 lbs per side for cut up chicken Brush s...

Page 28: ...cle On these areas use detergent and hot water or a soap filled steel wool pad Rinse well with a vinegar and water solution This will help prevent a brown residue from forming when the oven is heated...

Page 29: ...w indicating that the self clean cycle has begun When the oven reaches a certain temperature the oven door will lock The latch handle cannot be moved until oven cleaning is complete and the oven cools...

Page 30: ...le Q Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part of my self cleaning oven A No cleaners or coatings should be used around any part of this oven If you do use them and do not wipe the oven absolutel...

Page 31: ...replaced Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury Operating the Self Cleaning Oven Care and Cleaning Oven Light Replacement CAUTION Before replacing your...

Page 32: ...heated The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a scouring pad Do not rub or clean the door gasket the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact a...

Page 33: ...th detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth Soaking the pan will remove burned on foods The broiler pan may be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner If the grid is grey enam...

Page 34: ...e stem Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak Oven Vent The oven is vented through an opening at the rear of the cooktop Never cover the opening with aluminum foil or any other material This...

Page 35: ...eave these instructions with the appliance after installation is completed NOTE TO CONSUMER Keep this Use and Care Guide and Installation Instructions for future use NOTE This appliance must be proper...

Page 36: ...n electric range When installing an electric range in new construction follow Steps 3 and 5 for 4 wire connection Use only 3 conductor or 4 conductor U L listed range cord These cords may be provided...

Page 37: ...COLORED TERMINALS THE 4TH GROUNDING LEAD MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE FRAME OF THE RANGE WITH THE GROUNDING SCREW STEP 4 3 WIRE POWER CORD INSTALLATION Remove the 3 wire terminal screws from the connector...

Page 38: ...closure of splices etc must conform to good wiring practices and local codes STEP 6 3 WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION Remove the 3 screws from the connector block Insert bare wires between the connector blo...

Page 39: ...he ANTI TIP bracket after the range has been properly installed by removing the kick panel or storage drawer and inspecting the rear leveling leg Make sure it fits securely into the slot STEP 10 FINAL...

Page 40: ...ore calling for service Cooktop surface unit controls are not properly set or the wrong control knob is set for the surface unit you are using TINY SCRATCHES Incorrect cleaning methods have been used...

Page 41: ...Aluminum foil used on the broil pan grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended FOOD DOES NOT ROAST The OVEN SET knob not set at BAKE OR BAKE PROPERLY The OVEN TEMP knob not set at prope...

Page 42: ...function a thick pile of spillover in the oven can leave a heavy layer of ash that can insulate the area from further heat The door latch handle not moved all the way to the right OVEN DOOR Oven may b...

Page 43: ...d your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can have the secure...

Page 44: ...Warrantor General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 JBP63 Part No 164D2966P238 Pub No 49 8726 10 95...