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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC RANGE

Staple sales slip or 

 check

WARRANTY

here. Proof of original 

 date

is needed to obtain service

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under warranty.

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of

charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace 

any

 of 

 range 

that fails because

of a manufacturing defect.

This warranty is extended to the
original purchaser and any
succeeding owner 

for products

purchased for 

 home use in

the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington, 

 In Alaska the

warranty is the same except that it is

LIMITED because you must pay to

ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.

All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer 

 servicers during

normal working hours.

Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period or
beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

 Service trips to your home to

teach you how to 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 
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 electrical,
gas, exhausting and other

connecting facilities as described

in the Installation Instructions
provided with the product.

● 

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

● 

Damage to the glass cooktop

caused by use of cleaners other

than the cooktop creme provided
with the product.

● 

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 Use and
Care Guide.

 Damage to the product due to

misuse or abuse.

. Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended
purpose or used commercially.

 Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.

WARRANTOR IS 

RESPONSIBLE 

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

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Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

This book is printed on recycled paper.

JBS03

Part 

 164 D2966PI06

JBS03-4

JBSI 7

JBS30

Pub No. 49-8586

JBS07 JBS18 

1-95 CG

Printed in  Louisville, 

Summary of Contents for JBW3

Page 1: ...e Units 9 l5 Care and Cleaning 24 29 Anti Tip Device 24 Broderpan grid 26 Continuous Cleaning 28 Cooktop 15 24 25 LtiGOff Door 27 Light Bulb Replacement 26 Porcelain Oven lntetior H M27 M27 GE Applian...

Page 2: ...mediately 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 operating pro...

Page 3: ...on could result in tipping of the range and injury Q Do not leave children alone children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is in use They should never be allowed to...

Page 4: ...n opening the oven door Hot air or steam which escapes can cause bums to hands face and or eyes z Do not heat Unopened food containers Pressur e could buildup and the container could burst causing an...

Page 5: ...op surface when it is not in use Do not stand on the glass cooktop Be careful when placing spoons or other stirring utensils on ass cooktop surface whe it is in use They may become hot and could cause...

Page 6: ...FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Not all features are on all models Broiler Pan on some models Drip Wells Some models have lift up cooktops for easier cleaning vary JBS30 6...

Page 7: ...6 Oven Shelf with Stop Locks number may vary 4 17 19 22 26 6 Oven Cycling Light 17 7 Surface Unit Knobs 11 29 17 Bake Element May be lifted gently for wipin oven floor 4 27 8 Oven Light Switch 17 on m...

Page 8: ...ore forgiving of warped pans than radiant or solid disks Heats up quickly but does not change heat settings as quickly as gas or induction Electric coils stay hot enough to continue cooking for a shor...

Page 9: ...on in a short time the surface unit until it has cooled completely When a surface unit is turned on coils beneath the The Hot Surface Lights will stay lit until the cooktop surface unit radiate heat t...

Page 10: ...tment of Agriculture Extension Service 4 Remember that canning is a process that generates large amounts of steam To avoid burns from steam or heat be careful when canning NOTE If your house has low v...

Page 11: ...HI cooks with little water in covered pan LO Used for long slow cooking simmering to m LO HI I 1 A tenderize and develop flavors Use this setting to melt butter and chocolate or to keep foods warm MED...

Page 12: ...SURFACE light will glow brightly when any halogenlradiant element is turned on SURFACE COOKWARE TIPS Electric Coil models only Cookware Use medium or heavy weight cookware Aluminum RIGHT cookware con...

Page 13: ...uction even heat distribution Copper Bottom heavy weight recommended Good performance but copper may leave residues which can appear as scratches The residues can be removed as long as the cooktop is...

Page 14: ...uler a full 360 degrees checking for any space between the ruler and the bottom of the pan location of bub les as the water starts to boil Good flat cookware will have an even distribution of bubbles...

Page 15: ...rape hot spill to a cool area outside the surface unit 9 3 With the spill in a cool area use a dry paper to wel to remove any excess Any spillover remaining should be left until the surface of the coo...

Page 16: ...and the buzzer stops To Set the Clock To Set the Minute Timer Press the CLOCK pad Then press the up down Press the TIMER ON OFF pad Then press the arrows until the correct time is displayed Push the u...

Page 17: ...ven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop locks so that when placed correctly on the shelf supports they will stop before coming completely out from the oven and will not tilt when removing food...

Page 18: ...correct shelf position depends on the kind of food and the browning desired As a general rule place most foods in the middle of the oven on either shelf positions B or C See the chart for suggested sh...

Page 19: ...se a cookie sheet Aluminum Foil Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillove...

Page 20: ...atching the flat area of the knob to the shaft 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 stead...

Page 21: ...can be started without thawing but allow 10 to 25 minutes per pound additional time 10 minutes per pound for roasts under 5 pounds more time for larger roasts Make sure poultry is thawed before roast...

Page 22: ...foil tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid Without the slits the foil will prevent the fat and meat juices from draining to the broiler pan The juices could become hot enough to c...

Page 23: ...Well Done 1 X inch thick 2 to 2X lbs 10 15 25 Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes per side for cut up chicken Brush each side with melted butter Broil skin side down first Chicken 1 whole 2 to 2X lbs s...

Page 24: ...ause injury Lift Up Cooktop Electric Coil Models Some models have a cooktop that can be lifted up for easier cleaning To make cleaning easier the entire cooktop may be lifted up and supported in the u...

Page 25: ...e unit through the opening in the drip pan and into the receptacle Guide the surface unit into place so it rests evenly Drip Pans Remove the surface units Then lift out the drip pans For best results...

Page 26: ...lug Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely before removing or replacing them When in use light bulbs can become warm enough to break if touched with a moist cloth or towel When cleani...

Page 27: ...loosen the burned on grease and food If necessary you may use an oven cleaner Follow the package directions TO CLEAN THE DOOR Inside of door Soap and water will normally do the job Heavy spattering o...

Page 28: ...id scratching rubbing or otherwise damaging the porous finish on the oven walls To Clean the Continuous Cleaning Oven 1 Let the range parts cool before handling We recommend rubber gloves be worn when...

Page 29: ...ly CAUTION Do not use abrasives of any kind on the control panel The lettering on models with touch pads is sensitive to abrasives and pressure Painted Surfaces Metal Parts Painted surfaces include th...

Page 30: ...oes not meet the above spectications it is recommended that a licensed electrician install an approved outlet Because range terminals are not accessible after range is in position flexible service con...

Page 31: ...use with nominal 1 diameter connection openings Care should be taken to center cable and strain relief within knockout hole to keep cable from rubbing the edge NOTE A 4 conductor cord is to be used on...

Page 32: ...POWER CORD INSTALLATION A Remove the 3 screws from the connector block B Remove the grounding screw and strap from the connector block middle location and the screw connection to the frame of the rang...

Page 33: ...to good wiring practices and local codes STEP 7 4 WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION Remove the 3 screws from the connector block Remove the grounding strap from the connector block middle location and the sc...

Page 34: ...feet are located at each corner of the base of the range Remove the storage drawer or kick panel depending on your model and using channel locks rotate the leveling feet in and out as required to leve...

Page 35: ...broiler pan grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended The OVEN TEMP knob not set at proper temperature Shelf position is incorrect See the Roasting or the Baking sections D Incorrect c...

Page 36: ...urface unit controls are not properly set or the wrong control knob is set for the surface unit you are using Improper cookware being used Pan bottoms should be flat fairly heavy weight and the same d...

Page 37: ...The Problem Solver V2 w o z...

Page 38: ...NOTES...

Page 39: ...for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Special Needs Consum...

Page 40: ...n If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting facilities as described in the Installa...

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