GE JM250, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... and Cleaning Aluminum Foil 12 Control Panel and Knobs 19 Drip Pans 22 Heating Elements 21 Lift Off Oven Door 20 Lift Up Cooktop 22 Light 21 Painted Surfaces 21 Porcelain Enamel Cooktop 19 Racks 20 Surface Units 22 Vent 19 Troubleshooting Tips 23 25 Accessories 26 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty 27 Write the model and serial numbers here Model _______________ Serial _________...

Page 2: ...the oven for complete details before attempting to install Two methods of securing the range are provided Follow the instructions below to check if the range is properly secured If the range is pulled away from the wall for any reason always repeat this procedure to verify the range is properly secured A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Verify the anti tip bracket has been properly i...

Page 3: ...he container could burst causing an injury Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip pans or anywhere in the oven except as described in this manual Misuse could result in damage to the range and shock or fire hazard Avoid scratching or impacting glass doors cooktops or control panels Doing so may lead to glass breakage Do not cook on a product with broken glass Shock fire or cuts may occur RRN PH...

Page 4: ...ook on a broken cooktop If glass cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician immediately Avoid scratching the glass cooktop The cooktop can be scratched with items such as knives sharp instruments rings or other jewelry and rivets on clothing Do not place or store items that can melt or c...

Page 5: ...unt of grease may ignite leading to smoke damage to your home If the self cleaning mode malfunctions turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply Have it serviced by a qualified technician 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 Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protecti...

Page 6: ...t them in a dishwasher Do not self clean the surface units in the oven Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats Do not flame foods on the cooktop If you do flame foods under the hood turn the fan on To avoid the possibility of 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 u...

Page 7: ...ngs Steel pans may cook unevenly if not combined with other metals For best cooking results pans should be flat on 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 Not over 1s Wok Cooking We recommend that you use only a flat bottomed wok They are available at your local retail store Do not use woks th...

Page 8: ...of time you want your food to cook The oven will shut off when the cooking time has run out DELAYSTART Pad Press this pad and the INCREASE or DECREASE pads to delay the starting of your oven up to 9 hours and 59 minutes CLOCK Pad Press this pad before setting the clock KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF Pad Press this pad to select the timer feature START Pad Must be pressed to start any cooking or cleaning fun...

Page 9: ...no shdn no shutoff Press the START pad to activate the no shutoff and leave the control set in this special features mode Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Selection Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit temperature selections but you may change this to use the Celsius selections Press the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF Press the BROIL ...

Page 10: ...ad 12 Hour 24 Hour or Clock Blackout Your control is set to use a 12 hour clock If you would prefer to have a 24 hour military time clock or black out the clock display follow the steps below Press the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF Press the CLOCK pad once The display will show 12 hr If this is the choice you want press the START pad Press the ...

Page 11: ...ad to activate the cook and hold feature and leave the control set in this special features mode Changing the Speed of the Increase or Decrease Pads As you use the INCREASE or DECREASE pads when setting a time or temperature you may notice the display changes slowly This special feature allows you to change the speed To set the speed you prefer follow the steps below Press the BAKE and BROIL HI LO...

Page 12: ...en pans from the front back and sides of the wall How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting Press the BAKE pad Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the oven temperature To change the oven temperature during the Bake cycle press the BAKE pad and set the new temperature Press the START pad When the oven starts to heat the changing temperature will be in the display The display starts changing ...

Page 13: ...g time Fish Fillets 1 4 to 1 2 thick C 5 5 Handle and turn very carefully Brush with lemon butter before and during cooking if desired Preheat broiler to increase browning Ham Slices 1 thick B 8 8 Increase time 5 to 10 precooked minutes per side for 11 ø2 thick or home cured ham Pork Chops 2 1 2 thick C 10 10 Slash fat Well Done 2 1 thick about 1 lb B 13 13 GEAppliances com How to Set the Oven for...

Page 14: ...on under Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle The timer is a minute timer only The timer does not control oven operations The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes To Reset the Timer If the display is still showing the time remaining you may change it by pressing the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad then press the INCREASE or DECREASE pads until the time you want appears in the display If th...

Page 15: ...arts changing once the temperature reaches 100 F The oven will continue to cook for the programmed 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 specific length of time and then turn off automatically Make sure the clock shows the correct time of d...

Page 16: ...crease the temperature in 1 degree increments Press the DECREASE pad to decrease the temperature in 1 degree increments When you have made the adjustment press the START pad to go back to the time of day display Use your oven as you would normally 7KH W SH RI PDUJDULQH ZLOO DIIHFW EDNLQJ SHUIRUPDQFH Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as butter or margarine 80 ...

Page 17: ... If you notice it becoming worn or frayed replace it Wipe up any heavy spillovers 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 cleaning cycle of any range Move birds to another well ventilated room Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom appearance may vary...

Page 18: ...goes off The oven shuts off automatically when the clean cycle is complete When the LOCKED DOOR light is off open the door 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 thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture These deposits are usually a salt residue t...

Page 19: ...e the film Remove all of the film before using the appliance for the first time To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product the safest way to remove the adhesive from packaging tape on new appliances is an application of a household liquid dishwashing detergent Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak NOTE The adhesive must be removed from all parts It cannot be removed if it is bake...

Page 20: ...lift the door by the handle To remove the door open it to the broil stop position Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges Do not place hands between the hinge and the oven door frame To replace the door make sure the hinges are in the broil stop position Position the slots in the bottom of the door squarely over the hinges and slowly lower it over both hinges To ...

Page 21: ...face Oven Light Replacement CAUTION Before replacing your oven light bulb disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely To remove the cover Hold a hand under the cover so it doesn t fall when released With fingers of the same hand firmly push back the wire cover holder Lift off the cover Do not remove ...

Page 22: ...just or in any way repair the plug in receptacle Drip Pans Remove the surface units Then lift out the drip pans For best results clean the drip pans by hand Place them in a covered container or a plastic bag with 1 4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil Then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad if necessary Rinse with clean water and polish with a clean soft cloth The drip pans may also be cleaned in a...

Page 23: ... Pans on the right rear surface unit block air flow is blocked from the oven vent and cause the cooktop to get hot Food does not bake Oven controls See the Using the oven section or roast properly improperly set Rack position is incorrect See the Using the oven section or the rack is not level Incorrect cookware See the Using the oven section or cookware of improper size being used Oven thermostat...

Page 24: ...eaker blown or the circuit breaker tripped Oven controls See the Using the oven section improperly set Oven will not self clean The oven temperature Allow the oven to cool to room temperature and reset is too high to set a self the controls clean 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 me...

Page 25: ... the circuit breaker blown or the circuit breaker tripped The clock is in the See the Special features of your oven control section black out mode Display flashes Power failure Reset the clock Unable to get the Oven control pads were The BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads must be pressed display to show SF not pressed properly at the same time and held for 3 seconds Power outage Power outage or surge Reset...

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Page 27: ...ed Servicer is not available you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also...

Page 28: ...unts 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 Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories GEAppliances com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Disco...