GE Appliances JDC27GP, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...Services 27 Safety Instructions 3 4 Energy SavingTips 5 Surface Cooking 8 11 Features 6 7 Control Settings 8 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Cooking Guide lo 11 Oven 12 Cookware Ti_s 10 11 Baking Baking Guide 15 17 Warranty Back Cover Broiling Broiling Guide 20 21 Continuous Cleaning 22 Control Settings 13 14 Door Removal 23 GE Answer Center Light Bulb Replacement 23 800 626 2000 Model JDC27GP JDS26GP ...

Page 2: ...y 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 book It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself If you need service To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you ar...

Page 3: ... other bulky cloth For your safety never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use Do not store flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Keep hood and grease filter...

Page 4: ...greasy spillovers that may catch on fire Be sure drip pans and vent ducts are not covered and are in place Their absence during cooking could damage range parts and wiring Don t use aluminum foil to line drip pans or anywhere in the oven except as described in this book Misuse could result in a shock fire hazard or damage to the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic earthenware or other ...

Page 5: ...unit off before removing cookware Oven Cooking Preheat oven only when necessary Most foods will cook satisfactorily without preheating If you find preheating is necessary watch the indicator light and put food in oven promptly after the light goes out Always turn oven OFF before removing food During baking avoid frequent door openings Keep door open as short a time as possible if it is opened Cook...

Page 6: ...Features of Your Range Model JDS26GP JDC27GP JDS27GP o _ i _ _ i 7 J 6 ...

Page 7: ...under right rear surface unit 11 Oven Controls Automatic Oven Timer turns your oven on and off for you automatically Oven Control and Thermostat Clock Timer lets you time any kitchen function even when the oven is in use 12 Oven Light Switch lets you turn interior oven light on and off 13 Oven Shelves easily removed or repositioned on shelf supports 14 Oven Shelf Supports 15 Removable Oven Door ea...

Page 8: ...o set only from OFF position When control is in any position other than OFF it may be rotated without pushing in Be sure you turn control to OFF when you finish cooking An indicator light will glow when ANY heat on any surface unit is on Cooking Guide for Using Heat Settings HI Quick start for cooking bring water to boil MEDIUM HI setting halfway between HI and MED Fast fry pan broil maintain fast...

Page 9: ...done on surface units only In surface cooking the use of pots extending more than one inch beyond the edge of the surface unit s drip pan is not recommended However when canning with a 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 the surface units HOWEVER DO NOT USE LARGE...

Page 10: ...uit and water to boil HI Melt fat then add meat Switch to MEDIUM HI to brown meat Add water or other liquid HI Preheat skillet then grease lightly Pan fried nder chops thin steaks up to 3 4 inch minute steaks hamburgers franks and sausage thin fish fillets MEDIUM LO Cook only 3 to 4 minutes for soft cooked 15 minutes for hard cooked Continue cooking at MEDIUM HI until whites are just set about 3 t...

Page 11: ...not stop HI Heat until first jiggle is heard HI Bring just to boil HI Measure I 2 to l inch water in saucepan Add salt and prepared vegetable In covered saucepan bring to boil HI Measure water and salt as above Add frozen block of vegetable In covered saucepan bring to boil HI In skillet melt fat HI Bring salted water to a boil MEDIUM LO Cover skillet and cook until tender Uncover last few minutes...

Page 12: ...you are removing food fronl them Or placing food on them When placing cookware on a shelf pull the shell tit 1o he stop position Place the cookware on the shelf then slide the shelf back into the oven This will eliminate reaching into the hotoven Shelf Positions The oven has fl ur shelf supports A bottom B C and D top Shell positions for cooking are suggested on Baking and Roastil pages J 1 Oven L...

Page 13: ... amount of time you want your food to cook Press BAKE and the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the oven temperature The oven will shut off after the selected Cook Time has run out 10 STOP TIME Use this pad along with COOK TIME and INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the oven to start automatically cook for a specified time and stop automatically at a time you select 11 CLOCK Press this pad before setti...

Page 14: ...s INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the amount of time on the timer The timer will start automatically within a few seconds of releasing the pad The timer as you arc setting it will display seconds until 60 seconds is reached Then it will display minutes and seconds until 60 minutes is reached To Reset Timer Press TIMER pad and then press INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the time you want shows on the...

Page 15: ... How to Time Bake The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or off automatically at specific times that you set NOTE Before beginning make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day To set the clock first press the CLOCK pad TIME will flash in the display Press INCREASE or DECREASE pad until correct time of day is displayed How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop Oven turns on r...

Page 16: ...e display and STOP TIME flashes The control automatically sets Stop Time by adding the Cook Time to the time of day In this example the time of day is 2 00 and the Cook Time is 3 hours Adding 3 hours to the time of day equals 5 00 Step 8 Press DECREASE pad 350 appears in the display Press DECREASE pad until 325 is displayed At 4 00 the oven will turn on automatically The word ON and the changing o...

Page 17: ...clal 0l GlassPans Cookie Sheet Cookie Sheet Cookie Sheet Glass or Metal Pans Glass CtlsU ird Cups or Casserole set inpan el hOlv aier lass tlstand Cups or Casserole Foil Pall on Cookie Sheet Spreadio t rtlsl Lx Glass or Satin fiilish Mc tal Pan C I iss or Salin I inish Melat P iu Glass o1 Salin I nish Meiat P lll Set on en shell _ISS til _ lel ll P m lass Pall B 350 375 5 5 B 37 42 B 375 425 B 350...

Page 18: ...erature during Bake cycle press BAKE pad and then INCREASE or DECREASE pad to get new temperature Remove fat and drippings as necessary Baste as desired Step 5 Press CLEAR OFF when baking is finished and then remove food from oven Step 6 Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing after being removed from the oven Standing time recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes This allows roasts ...

Page 19: ... 21 25 20 23 25 30 24 28 30 35 28 33 35 45 30 40 35 45 30 40 325 325 Ham precooked Ham raw lFor boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick add 5 to lOminutes per pound to times given above Poultry Chicken or Duck Chicken pieces Turkey 325 325 325o 3500 325 o To Warm Welt Done Well Done Welt Done Welt Done 17 20 minutes per pound auy weight Under 10 lbs 10 to 15 lbs 20 30 17 20 3 to 5 Ibs Over 5 Ib...

Page 20: ...e foil tightly to the rack and cut slits in it just like the rack Without the slits the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining to the broiler pan The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire If you do not cut the slits you are frying not broiling Questions Answers Q Why should I leave the door closed when broiling chicken A Chicken is the only food recommended for closed door b...

Page 21: ...oked q lsages bratwursi QuantiD _and or Thickness I12 lb about 8 thin slices 1lb 3 patties 1 2 to 3 4 in thid l in thick I to 17 1bs 1g in thick 2 to 2 Ibs whole 2 02X Ibs split lengthwise 2 to 4 slices 1 pkg 2 2 split 2 4 6 to X oz each I lb fillets 1 4 t 1 2 in thick I in thick 2 I 2in 2 I in thick about I lb 2 I in thick about 10 to 12oz 2 1 in thick about 1 lb I lb pkg 10 Shelf Position C e C ...

Page 22: ...ing a small amount of water and a stiff bristle nylon brush Use water sparingly and change it frequently keeping it as clean as possible and be sure to blot it up with paper towels cloth or sponges Do not rub or scrub with paper towels cloths or sponges since they will leave unsightly lint on the oven finish If water leaves a white ring on the finish as it dries apply water again and blot it with ...

Page 23: ...F3F Max Length Bulb _ N Glass Cover_ To remove Unscrew and liftoff the glass cover Remove the bulb To replace Put in a new 40 watt appliance bulb NOTE A 40 watt appliance bulb is smaller than a standard 40 watt household bulb We recommend you use an appliance bulb that is no longer than 3 Z Replace and tighten the cover Reconnect electrical power to the range DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS Outer Enamel Fini...

Page 24: ...ars may drift from the factory setting and differences in timing between an old and a new oven of 5 to 10 minutes are not unusual You may be inclined to think that the new oven is not performing correctly however your new oven has been set correctly at the factory and is more likely to be accurate than the oven it replaced If you think the oven should be hotter or cooler you can adjust it yourself...

Page 25: ... lace ol glasswhile cleaning DO NOT USE oven cleaners cleansing powders or harsh abrasives These might scratch the surface DO NOT USE oven cleaners cleansing powders or harsh abrasives These might scratch the stlr ace Use soap and water to thoroughly clea_ the top sides and front of the o en door On non sel f clean ingovens wipe doors with soap and water Rinse well NOTE Soap left on door liner cau...

Page 26: ...ooked on hot pan Cookware is not suitable for broiling Aluminum foil used on the broil pan rack has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended Oven controls not properly set Check Roasting or Baking section of this book Shelf position is incorrect Check Roasting or Baking Guides Oven shelf is not level Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used A foil tent was not used whe...

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Page 28: ...o use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions 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 Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate e...