GE JCGSS66, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ower Failure 10 Surface Burners 10 Griddle 12 USING THE OVEN Oven Controls 14 Oven Air Vents 15 Special Features 16 Sabbath Mode 17 Cooking Modes 18 Cookware Guidelines 18 Aluminum Foil and Oven Liners 18 Oven Racks 19 Broil Drawer 19 Cooking Guide 20 CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning the Oven 21 Cleaning the Cooktop 22 Cleaning the Door and Drawer 25 Maintenance 26 PRODUCT REGISTRATION 29 TROUBLESHOOTIN...

Page 2: ...ar leveling leg is engaged in the bracket On some models the storage drawer or kick panel can be removed for easy inspection If visual inspection is not possible slide the range forward confirm the anti tip bracket is securely attached to the floor or wall and slide the range back so the rear leveling leg is under the anti tip bracket If your range is removed for cleaning servicing or any reason b...

Page 3: ...replaced with a properly grounded three prong outlet in accordance with the National Electrical Code Do not use an extension cord with this appliance Before performing any service unplug the range or disconnect the power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker Be sure all packing materials are removed from the range before operating to p...

Page 4: ...rns Potentially hot surfaces include the burners grates oven vent opening surfaces near the opening and crevices around the oven door Do not heat unopened food containers Pressure could build up and the container could burst causing an injury Cook food thoroughly to help protect against foodborne illness Minimum safe food temperature recommendations can be found at www IsItDoneYet gov and www fsis...

Page 5: ... damage the gas tubing to the surface burners resulting in a gas leak and risk of fire When disabling Lock Control on some models make sure the surface controls are set to the OFF position This will prevent unintended gas flow from the burners Do not use aluminum foil to cover the grates or line any part of the cooktop Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning overheating of the cooktop sur...

Page 6: ...oven Do not clean the door gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket 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 Do not leave paper products plastics canned food or combustible materials in the drawer They ma...

Page 7: ...shes not reported within 48 hours of delivery Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance Damage caused after delivery Product not accessible to provide required service Service to repair or replace light bulbs except for LED lamps EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty Any implied ...

Page 8: ...er s Manuals order parts or even schedule service online Have a question or need assistance with your appliance Accessories Looking For Something More GE Appliances offers a variety of accessories to improve your cooking and maintenance experiences To place an order visit us online at www GEApplianceParts com U S or www GEAppliances ca Canada or call 800 626 2002 U S 800 661 1616 Canada The follow...

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Page 10: ...e the burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate The finish on the grate may discolor or chip without cookware to absorb the heat Do not attempt to disassemble any burner while another burner is on Damage to the product may occur Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you place your hand a pot holder or cleaning materials on them Your rangetop has sealed gas burner...

Page 11: ... and evenly Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet Use saucepans with tight fitting lids when cooking with minimum amounts of water Stainless Steel This metal alone has poor heating properties and is usually combined with copper aluminum or other metals for improved heat distribution Combination metal skillets usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat or as the manufact...

Page 12: ...in the griddle has been positioned correctly Preheating Your Griddle If your center burner is a single oval burner preheat your griddle for 2 5 minutes on Hi before placing food on the griddle If your center burner is a dual oval burner preheat your griddle for 5 10 minutes on Hi before placing food on the griddle Once the griddle is preheated turn the heat down to the cook setting outlined in the...

Page 13: ...utensils with sharp points or rough sharp edges which might damage the griddle surface Store carefully to prevent scratching Do not place the griddle in a microwave oven If something has spilled under the griddle it should be cleaned up as soon as possible to prevent baked on food soil Do not allow grease to accumulate under the griddle as it can be a fire hazard Clean under the griddle with hot s...

Page 14: ...14 29 6186 2 Oven Controls USING THE OVEN Oven Controls Convection Non Convection 4 7 8 3 5 6 9 11 10 2 3 1 7 8 4 5 6 9 10 ...

Page 15: ...perate when the timer countdown is complete To turn the timer off press the Timer pad 9 Delay Time Delays when the oven will turn on Use this to set a time when you want the oven to start Press the Delay Time pad and use the and pads to program the time of day for the oven to turn on Then press the desired cooking mode pad use the and pads to adjust the temperature then press Start After Start has...

Page 16: ...hour auto shut off turns off the oven after 12 hours of continuous operation The 12 hour auto shut off may be on or oFF For details on the sAb option see the Sabbath Mode Section Enter into the special features menu as outlined above and repeatedly press the Set Clock pad until the desired setting is displayed If your model does not have a Set Clock pad then repeatedly press the Cook Time pad unti...

Page 17: ...dicating that the oven is baking Adjusting the Temperature Press Bake then press the or pads to adjust the temperature in 25 degree 14 C increments then press Start An oven thermometer can be used if some indication of temperature setting is desired Start a Timed Bake Press Cook Time then press the or pads to adjust the cook time in one minute increments Press Bake if a temperature other than 350 ...

Page 18: ... or foods that you would like cooked all the way through To use this mode press the Broil pad twice and then press Start It is not necessary to preheat when using this mode Convection Bake on some models The Convection Bake mode is intended for baking on multiple racks at the same time This mode uses air movement from the convection fan to enhance cooking evenness Your oven is equipped with Auto R...

Page 19: ...hen lay the rack flat and push it in until it is all the way into the oven Racks may become difficult to slide especially after a self clean cycle To improve sliding conditions use a soft cloth or paper towel to rub vegetable oil on the left and right edges of the racks and or rack supports NOTE Remove unused racks when using the oven for faster preheat improved efficiency and optimal cooking perf...

Page 20: ...cken breasts legs thighs Broil Lo Bake 4 or B If breaded or coated in sauce avoid Broil Hi modes Broil skin side down first Watch food closely when broiling Boneless chicken breasts Broil Lo Bake 4 or B Move food down for more doneness less searing and up for greater searing browning when broiling Whole turkey Bake 1 or 2 Leave uncovered use a low sided pan such as a broil pan Turkey Breast Bake 2...

Page 21: ...e is over 30 minutes before wiping the inside surfaces of the oven Failure to do so may result in burns The range should be at room temperature before beginning the Steam Clean cycle If the oven is too hot Hot will appear on the display and the cycle will not activate until the oven cools down The Steam Clean feature is for cleaning light soil from your oven at a lower temperature than Self Clean ...

Page 22: ...knobs can be washed by hand with soap and water or in a dishwasher To replace knobs after cleaning align the hole on the knob backside with the gas valve shaft and push inward until the knob is securely fastened All knobs are interchangeable Surface burner knob Cleaning the Cooktop CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning the Cooktop Cleaning the Surface Burners Turn all controls off Allow the cooktop to cool b...

Page 23: ...he burner heads must be kept clean at all times for an even unhampered flame Clogged or dirty burner ports or electrodes will not allow the burner to operate properly For proper ignition make sure the small hole in the notch that fits over the electrode is kept open A sewing needle or wire twist tie works well to unclog it Replacing Surface Burners Before replacing the burner caps heads and oval h...

Page 24: ...e they may be cleaned in the oven using the self clean cycle Do not attempt to clean your grates in the oven if your grates have rubber bumpers Doing so will destroy the rubber bumpers and may affect the function of your surface burners Porcelain coated grates may gradually dull if continually exposed to self clean temperatures If your oven is equipped with self clean black racks it is recommended...

Page 25: ...ppliance cleaner or polish read the Assistance Accessories sections at the beginning of this manual Removable Storage Drawer on some models The storage drawer is a good place to store cookware and bakeware Do not store plastics or flammable material in the drawer The storage drawer may be removed for cleaning under the range Clean the storage drawer with a damp cloth or sponge Never use harsh abra...

Page 26: ...e with a bail shaped wire Remove the oven door if desired to reach the cover easily See the Lift Off Oven Door section for detailed oven door removal instructions Oven Light Replacing the Light Bulb 1 Disconnect electrical power to the range 2 Hold the glass cover stable so it doesn t fall when released 3 Slide near the indent of the cover holder until the cover is released Do not remove any screw...

Page 27: ... the left hinge arm on the bottom edge of the left hinge slot The notch in the hinge arm must be fully seated onto the bottom of the slot Repeat for the right side 3 Fully open the door If the door will not fully open the hinge arms are not seated correctly Lift the door off the range and repeat Step 2 4 Push the hinge locks down to the locked position 5 Close the oven door Pull hinge locks up to ...

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Page 32: ...pecifically designed for broiling Aluminum foil on the broil pan has not been fitted properly or slit to drain grease If using aluminum foil on broil pan wrap tightly and add slits conforming to those in the pan to allow grease to drain Oven temperature too hot or too cold Oven temperature needs adjustment See the Special Features section Oven and or display appears not to work A fuse in your home...

Page 33: ... selected but the door is not locked Lock the oven door F and a number or letter flash in the display You have a function error code Press the Cancel Off pad Allow the oven to cool for one hour Put the oven back into operation If the function code repeats disconnect all power to the oven for at least 30 seconds and then reconnect power If the function error code repeats again call for service Cloc...

Page 34: ...he regulator is located behind the drawer compartment near the gas line attachment at the rear of your range A shield may need to be removed to access the regulator Flip the lever on the side of the regulator to the position shown below to resume gas flow My oven door glass appears to be tinted or have a rainbow color The inner oven glass is coated with a heat barrier to reflect the heat back into...