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Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning

Tr

oubleshooting T

ips

Consumer Support

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Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Storage drawer

Power cord may be obstructing 

Reposition the drawer and power cord. See the 

won’t close

drawer in the lower back of

Storage Drawer Removal

instructions in the 

Care and 

the range.

cleaning of your range

section.

Rear drawer support is

Reposition the drawer. See the 

Storage Drawer 

on top of the guide rail.

Removal 

instructions in the 

Care and cleaning of 

your range

section.

Oven will not self-clean

The oven temperature is 

Allow the oven to cool to room temperature and 

too high to set a self-clean 

reset the controls.

operation.

Oven controls improperly set.

See the 

Using the self-cleaning oven

section.

“Crackling” or

This is the sound of the

This is normal. 

“popping” sound

metal heating and cooling 
during both the cooking and 
cleaning functions.

Excessive smoking

Excessive soil.

Press the 

CLEAR/OFF

pad. Open the windows to  

during a clean cycle

rid the room of smoke. Wait until the 

LOCKED 

door 

light goes off. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the  
clean cycle.

Oven door will not 

Oven too hot.

Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.

open after a 
clean cycle

Oven not clean after 

Oven controls not properly set.

See the 

Using the self-cleaning oven

section.

a clean cycle

Oven was heavily soiled.

Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean 
cycle. Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean 
again or for a longer period of time.

“LOCK DOOR” flashes

The self-clean cycle has been 

Close the oven door.

in the display

selected but the door is not 
closed.

LOCKED DOOR light 

The oven door is locked 

Press the 

CLEAR/OFF

pad. Allow the oven to cool. 

is on when you want

because the temperature

to cook

inside the oven has not 
dropped below the
locking temperature.

“F— and a number

You have a function 

Press the 

CLEAR/OFF

pad. Put the oven back into 

or letter” flash 

error code. 

operation. 

in the display

If the function code repeats.

Disconnect all power to the range for at least 
30 seconds and then reconnect power. If the function 
error code repeats, call for service. 

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Summary of Contents for JBP83

Page 1: ...ing 15 Surface Units 7 10 Care and Cleaning Broiler Pan and Grid 24 Control Knobs 22 Glass Cooktop 25 26 Lift Off Oven Door 23 Light 24 Racks 24 Troubleshooting Tips 27 30 Accessories 34 Consumer Supp...

Page 2: ...not there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand sit or lean on an open door Please refer to the Anti Tip device information in this manual Failure to...

Page 3: ...ls if the glass is broken Food splatter or cleaning solution may penetrate a broken control panel and create a risk of electrical shock Contact a qualified technician immediately should your glass con...

Page 4: ...ange Always keep combustible wall coverings curtains or drapes a safe distance from your range WARNING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cook meat and poultry thoroughly meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 1...

Page 5: ...ard 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 glass cooktop surface when...

Page 6: ...oms except as suggested in this manual Improper installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Stand away from the range when opening the oven door Hot air or steam which...

Page 7: ...enter of the glass surface will keep hot cooked food at serving temperature Always start with hot food Do not use to heat cold food Placing uncooked or cold food on the WARMING ZONE could result in fo...

Page 8: ...e required to bring the water to a boil Use only flat bottomed woks Wok Cooking We recommend that you use only a flat bottomed wok They are available at your local retail store Do not use woks that ha...

Page 9: ...e even when the cooktop is cool Even after the surface units are turned off the glass cooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking To avoid overcooking remove pans from the surface units when the f...

Page 10: ...these pots boil dry Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktops An overheated copper bottom pot will leave a residue that will permanently stain the cooktop if not removed immediately Porcelain Ename...

Page 11: ...is pad and then press the or pads to set the amount of time you want your food to cook The oven will shut off when the cooking time has run out DELAY START Pad Press this pad and the or pads to delay...

Page 12: ...cipe Cook longer if necessary Press the CLEAR OFF pad when cooking is complete Type of Food Rack Position Frozen pies on cookie sheet D Angel food cake A Bundt or pound cakes C or D Biscuits muffins b...

Page 13: ...ll Done E 20 20 Chicken 1 whole cut up C 25 25 Brush each side with 2 to 2 1 2 lbs melted butter split lengthwise Broil skin side down Breast C 25 15 first Bakery Product Bread toast 2 to 4 slices E 3...

Page 14: ...begin again Press the START pad When the timer reaches 00 the control will beep 3 times followed by one beep every 6 seconds until the TIMER CLOCK pad is pressed The 6 second tone can be canceled by...

Page 15: ...d amount of time then shut off automatically Press the CLEAR OFF pad to clear the display How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop You can set the oven control to delay start the oven cook for a...

Page 16: ...y will show no shdn no shut off Press the START pad to activate the no shut off and leave the control set in this special features mode Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Selection Your oven control is...

Page 17: ...again The display shows BEEP This cancels the one beep every 6 seconds Press the START pad 12 Hour 24 Hour or Clock Black Out Your control is set to use a 12 hour clock If you would prefer to have a 2...

Page 18: ...Sabbath feature can be used for baking roasting only It cannot be used for broiling self cleaning or Delay Start cooking NOTE The oven light comes on automatically when the door is opened and goes of...

Page 19: ...garine will affect baking performance Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as butter or margarine 80 fat If you decrease the fat the recipe may not give the same re...

Page 20: ...vers on the oven bottom Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place and the oven light is off IMPORTANT The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self clean...

Page 21: ...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 thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture These deposits are usua...

Page 22: ...during oven use It is normal for steam to come out of the vent and moisture may collect underneath it when the oven is in use The vent is important for proper air circulation Never block this vent Con...

Page 23: ...he glass on the outside of the door Do not let water drip into the vent openings If any stain on the door vent trim is persistent use a soft abrasive cleaner and a sponge scrubber for best results Spi...

Page 24: ...r with a soap filled or plastic scouring pad If food has burned on sprinkle the grid with detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth Soaking the pan will remove burned on foods...

Page 25: ...l protection after all residue has been removed polish the entire surface with CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and a paper towel The CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Scraper and all recommended suppl...

Page 26: ...careful not to slide pots and pans across your cooktop It will leave metal markings on the cooktop surface These marks are removable using the CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner with the CERAMA BRY...

Page 27: ...ms the cookware and the surface of the cooktop Cookware has been slid across the cooktop surface Areas of discoloration Food spillovers not cleaned See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section on the co...

Page 28: ...k position See the Broiling Guide being used Cookware not suited for Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range broiling Aluminum foil used on the See the Using the oven section the broil...

Page 29: ...ress the CLEAR OFF pad Open the windows to during a clean cycle rid the room of smoke Wait until the LOCKED door light goes off Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle Oven door will not Ove...

Page 30: ...ge Power outage or surge Reset the clock If the oven was in use you must reset clock flashes it by pressing the CLEAR OFF pad setting the clock and resetting any cooking function Burning or oily This...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...re 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 registrati...

Page 33: ...Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Notes 33...

Page 34: ...Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Tired of discolored racks Wishing you had extra heavy duty oven racks NOW AVAILABLE for your range GE s innovative self cleanable porcelain coated...

Page 35: ...ning creams and pads Damage to the glass cooktop caused by hardened spills of sugary materials or melted plastic that are not cleaned according to the directions in the Owner s Manual Replacement of h...

Page 36: ...xtended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Co...

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