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Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning

Troubleshooting T

ips

Customer Service

Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Food does not

Oven controls improperly set.

Make sure you turn the knob all the way to the 

broil properly

BROIL

position.

Door not open to the broil stop

See the 

Using the oven

section.

position as recommended.

Improper shelf position

See the 

Broiling Guide.

being used.

Cookware not suited for broiling.

Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.

Aluminum foil used on the 

See the 

Using the oven

section.

the broiling pan and grid has 
not been fitted properly and 
slit as recommended.

In some areas the power  

Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.

(voltage) may be low.

Broil for the longest period of time recommended in 
the Broiling Guide.

Power outage, 

Power outage or surge.

Some models will automatically resume their setting 

clock flashes

once the power is restored. On models with a clock, 
you must reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you 
must reset it by turning the Oven Temperature knob 
back to 

OFF,

setting the clock and resetting any 

cooking function.

Oven will not self-clean

The oven temperature is too

Allow the range to cool to room temperature and reset 

high to set a self-clean 

the controls.

operation.

Oven controls improperly set.

Make sure you turn the control knob all the way to the 

CLEAN 

position.

Oven door is not in the 

Make sure you move the door latch handle all the

locked position.

way to the right.

“Crackling” or

This is the sound of the metal 

This is normal. 

“popping” sound

heating and cooling during 
both the cooking and 
cleaning functions.

Excessive smoking

Excessive soil.

Turn the Oven Temperature knob to 

OFF.

Open 

the windows to rid the room of smoke. Wait until 
the 

CLEAN

light goes off. Wipe up the excess soil 

and reset the clean cycle.

Oven door will 

Oven too hot.

Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.

not unlock

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Summary of Contents for JBP18

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Part No 164D3333P132 2 Pub No 49 8897 2 12 99 CG JR JBP18 JBP23 JBP58 JBP61 JBP62 LEB316 LEB326 LEB327 LEB356 RB754 RB755 RB756 RB757 RB787 Models Ranges Electric...

Page 2: ...28 Customer Service Product Registration 29 Warranty 31 Service Telephone Numbers Back Cover Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your range properly Just a little preven...

Page 3: ...ires 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 Expo...

Page 4: ...food a safe distance from your range Always keep combustible wall coverings curtains or drapes a safe distance from your range Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Turn the con...

Page 5: ...ven 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...

Page 6: ...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 cau...

Page 7: ...surface as a cutting board Do not place or store items that can melt or catch fire on the glass cooktop even when it is not being used Be careful when placing spoons or other stirring utensils on glas...

Page 8: ...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 inch Not over 1 inch 1 Wok Cooking electric coil mode...

Page 9: ...ts when the food is cooked Avoid placing anything on the surface unit until it has cooled completely Before you use the cooktop for the first time clean it with cleaning cream This helps protect the t...

Page 10: ...orcelain enamel this cookware is recommended Caution is recommended for cast iron cookware that is not completely covered with smooth porcelain enamel as it may scratch the glass ceramic cooktop Glass...

Page 11: ...ons must be reset The time of day will flash in the display when there has been a power outage HOUR and MIN Pads These pads allow you to set times up to 11 hours and 59 minutes LATCH DOOR Light Glows...

Page 12: ...s pies Casseroles B or C 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 th...

Page 13: ...f 6 to 8 oz each turn shell Spread open over Brush with melted butter before broiling and after half of broiling time Fish Fillets 1 4 to 1 2 thick C 5 5 Handle and turn very carefully Brush with lemo...

Page 14: ...operations The maximum setting on the timer is 11 hours and 59 minutes End of Cycle Tones Clear the tones by pressing the pad of the function you are using or To Reset the Timer If the display is stil...

Page 15: ...g time Turn the Oven Temperature knob to the desired temperature The display will show the cooking time remaining When the oven reaches the set temperature a tone sounds When the oven automatically tu...

Page 16: ...seconds until the display changes Before display changes back press the HOUR pads to increase or decrease the temperature in 5 degree increments The oven temperature can be increased up to 35 F hotter...

Page 17: ...oven light is off IMPORTANT The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any range Move birds to another well ventilated room Wipe up heavy...

Page 18: ...m 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 thorough...

Page 19: ...Panel It s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water rinse with cleanwaterandpolishdrywithasoftcloth Do not use abrasive cleansers stron...

Page 20: ...s 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...

Page 21: ...r 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 d...

Page 22: ...adjust or in any way repair the plug in receptacle Drip Pans electric coil models only Remove the surface units Then lift out the drip pans For best results clean the drip pans by hand Place them in a...

Page 23: ...the floor be sure that the screws do not penetrate electrical wiring or plumbing If this cannot be determined use shorter screws that will not penetrate through flooring The bracket is packed inside...

Page 24: ...new sharp razor scraper Do not use a dull or nicked blade If any soil remains repeat the steps listed above For additional protection after all soil has been removed polish the entire surface with the...

Page 25: ...are has been slid across the cooktop surface Areas of discoloration Improper cookware Marks from aluminum and copper pans as well as on the cooktop being used mineral deposits from water or food can b...

Page 26: ...o straighten the door push down on the high corner Oven temperature too Oven thermostat See the Adjust the oven thermostat Do it yourself hot or too cold needs adjustment section Oven will not work Pl...

Page 27: ...esume their setting clock flashes once the power is restored On models with a clock you must reset the clock If the oven was in use you must reset it by turning the Oven Temperature knob back to OFF s...

Page 28: ...operly set setting the Oven Temperature knob to CLEAN Oven makes This is the sound of the This is normal clicking noise heating element turning off and on during cooking functions F and a number You h...

Page 29: ...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 mo...

Page 30: ...tment 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 registr...

Page 31: ...tion Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Damage to the glass cooktop caused by use of cleaners other than the recommended cl...

Page 32: ...count GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent di...

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