GE JSC26GP, Use & Care Gudie

Page 1: ...vices 27 Control Settings 12 8 Energy Saving Tips 5 Cooking Guide 10 11 Features 6 7 Cookware Tips 10 11 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Toe Space Filler 26 Oven Controls 12 14 Warranty Back Cover Oven 12 19 Baking Baking Guide 14 15 Broiling Broiling Guide 18 19 Continuous Cleaning 20 Control Settings 8 Door Removal 21 Light Bulb Replacement 13 21 Preheating 5 15 GE Answer Centera Roasting Roasting Gu...

Page 2: ...ange Immediately 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 book It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself If you need service To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for som...

Page 3: ...ing garments while using the appliance Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot heating elements and may cause severe burns Use only dry pot holders moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let pot holders touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth For your safety never use your appliance for warming or heatin...

Page 4: ... Be sure drip pans and vent fo ds o moisture on fresh foods ducts are not covered and are can cause hot fat to bubble ur Pulling out shelf to the in place Their absence during and over sides of pan shelf stop is a convenience in cooking could damage range lifting heavy foods It is also a parts and wiring Q Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying precaution against burns from Don t ...

Page 5: ...double boiler heat and special for small quantities LO to maintain serving temperature of most foods When boiling water for tea or coffee heat only amount needed It is not economical to boil a container full of water for one or two cups Oven Cooking Preheat oven only when necessary Most foods will cook satisfactorily without preheating If you find preheating is necessary listen for the beep and pu...

Page 6: ...Features of Your Range JSCMW Continuous Clean JSS26GP Standard rm rim I r I ...

Page 7: ... Oven Light Switch 13 10 Oven Set Knob 14 11 Chrome Plated Drip Pans 22 23 12 Anti Tip Device 3 24 13 Oven Vent Duct Located under right rear surface unit l 14 Plug In Surface Unit Maybe removed when cleaning under unit 22 23 15 Oven Temperature Knob 13 14 16 Surface Unit ON Indicator Light 8 17 Oven Cycling Light 13 18 Clock and Minute Timer 12 19 Automatic Oven Timer I 14 20 Oven Shelf Supports ...

Page 8: ...or counterclockwise to desired heat setting Control must be pushed in to set only from OFF position When control is in any position other than OFF it maybe rotated without pushing in Be sure you turn control to OFF when you finish cooking An indicator light will glow when ANY heat on any surface unit is on Cooking Guide for Using Heat Settings HI Quick start for cooking bring water to boil MEDIUM ...

Page 9: ...e done on surface units only In surface cooking the use of pots extending more than one inch beyond the edge of the surface unit s drip pan is not recommended However when canning with a water bath or pressure canner large diameter pots may be used This is because boiling water temperatures even under pressure are not harmful to cooktop surfaces surrounding the surface units HOWEVER DO NOT USE LAR...

Page 10: ...until light golden in color HI In covered pan bring fruit and water to boil HI Melt fat then add meat Switch to MEDIUM HI to brown meat Add water or other liquid HI Preheat skillet then grease lightly Directions and Settings to Complete Cooking MEDIUM LO or LO then add cereal Finish timing according to package directions MED Cook 1 or 2 minutes to completely blend ingredients MEDIUM LO to maintain...

Page 11: ...dd frozen block of vegetable In covered saucepan bring to boil HI In skillet melt fat HI Bring salted water to a boil Directions and Settings to Comdete Cooking MEDIUM LO Cover skillet and cook until tender Uncover last few minutes MEDIUM HI Cook turning ove as needed MEDIUM LO Cover and cook until tender MEDIUM LO Cook until fork tender Water should boil slowly For very large amounts medium heat ...

Page 12: ... start and stop oven at a later time of day It takes the worry out of not being home to start or stop the oven Setting the dials for TIME BAKE is explained in detail in the baking section of this book Questions and Answers Q How can I use the Minute Timer to make the surface cooking easier A The Minute Timer will help you time total cooking which includes time to boil food and change temperatures ...

Page 13: ...ng Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop locks so when placed correctly on the shelf supports they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing food from them or placing food on them When placing cookware on a shelf pull the shelf out to the stop position Place the cookware on the shelf then slide the shelf back into the oven This will elimin...

Page 14: ...after controls are off Step 1 To set Stop Time push in knob on STOP TIME dial and turn pointer to time you want oven to turn off for example 6 00 The DELAY START dial should beat the same position as the time of day on clock Step 2 Turn OVEN SET knob to TIME BAKE Turn OVEN TEMP knob to oven temperature for example 250 F The oven will start immediately and will stop at the time you have set How to ...

Page 15: ...t browning Plain rolls Sweet rolls For thin rolls Shelf B maybe used For thin rolls Shelf B maybe used Cakes without shortening ngel food Jelly roll Sponge Aluminum Tube Pan Metal Jelly Roll Pan Metal or Ceramic Pan A B Two piece pan is convenient Line pan with waxed paper Cakes Bundt cakes Cupcakes Fruitcakes Metal or Ceramic Pan Shiny Metal Muffin Pans Metal or Glass Loaf or Tube Pan Shiny Metal...

Page 16: ...uits cooking heavily cured meats or for basting food during cooking Avoid spilling these materials on oven liner or door Step 2 Place in oven on shelf in A or B position No preheating is necessary Step 3 Turn OVEN SET knob to BAKE Turn OVEN TEMP knob to 325 F Small poultry maybe cooked at 350 F for best browning You may hear a slight clicking sound indicating the oven is working properly temperatu...

Page 17: ...sting remove the roast from oven when the roast s internal temperature is 5 to 10 F less than temperature shown in the Roasting Guide Type Meat Tender cuts rib high quality sirloin tip rump or top round Lamb leg or bone in shoulder Veal shoulder leg or loin Pork loin rib or shoulder Ham precooked Ham raw For boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given ab...

Page 18: ...will prevent fat and meat juices from draining to the broiler pan The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire If you do not cut the slits you are frying not broiling Questions Answers Q Why should I leave the door closed when broiling chicken A Chicken is the only food recommended for closed door broiling This is because chicken is relatively thicker than other foods you broil Closing the ...

Page 19: ...his guide 1 2 times per side Quantity andlor Shelf First Side Second Side Thickness Position Time Minutes Time Minutes Comments 1 2 lb about 8 c 4 2 4 2 Arrange in single layer thin slices 1 lb 4 patties 1 2 to 3 4 in thick c 10 7 1 inch thick c 6 5 1 to 1 z Ibs c 8 6 c 12 11 1 2 in thick c 10 7 8 2 to 2 2 lbs c 15 14 16 c 25 20 25 1 whole A 35 10 15 2 to 2 2 Ibs split lengthwise Space evenly Up t...

Page 20: ...ng a small amount of water and a stiff bristle nylon brush Use water sparingly and change it frequently keeping it as clean as possible and be sure to blot it up with paper towels cloth or sponges Do not rub or scrub with paper towels cloths or sponges since they will leave unsightly lint on the oven finish If water leaves a white ring on the finish as it dries apply water again and blot it with a...

Page 21: ...in fuse or circuit breaker panel or unplug the range from the electric outlet Let the bulb cool completely before removing it Do not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth If you do the bulb will break Never touch the electrically live collar on the bulb when replacing it Q Socket x 3 Max Length Bulb m 1 To remove Unscrew and lift off the glass cover Remove the bulb To replace c Put in a new 40 watt a...

Page 22: ...tacle Adjusting Oven Thermosti Use the time given on a recipe when cooking the first time Oven thermostats in time may drift from the factory setting and differences in timing between an old and a new oven of 5 to 10 minutes are not unusual If you find that your foods consistently brown too little or too much you may make a simple adjustment in the thermostat Oven Control knob Pull the knob off th...

Page 23: ... additional stains when the oven is reheated Shelves I Soap and Water Soap Filled Scouring Pad I Commercial Oven Cleaner Your shelves can be cleaned by hand using any and all mentioned materials Rinse thoroughly to remove all materials after cleaning NOTE Some commercial oven cleaners cause darkening and discoloration When using for first time test cleaner on small part of shelf and check for disc...

Page 24: ...ll or one of the studs in the base of the wall see Fig 1 24 screw is in at least 3 4 thickness of wood other than the baseboard and that there are no electrical wires or plumbing in the area that the screw could penetrate Attach the stability chain in a location that will allow it to be in line with the bracket side to side as much as possible when attached to the unit Test to see if the chain is ...

Page 25: ...ling Gvide Food is being cooked on hot pan Cookware is not suitable for broiling Aluminum foil used on the broil pan rack has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended FOOD DOES NOT ROAST OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP knobs not set properly OR BAKE PROPERLY Shelf position is incorrect Check Roasting or Baking Guides Oven shelf is not level Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being u...

Page 26: ...e a toe space of z 6 to 3 After the range is installed with the longer legs and is in position and level measure from the bottom of the bodyside to the floor This will be the required height of the toe space filler side pieces See Fig 1 This height may vary from zfi6 to 3 Any height less than 2 A may not be visually objectionable and not need the filler Determine measurements for the filler front ...

Page 27: ...es can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home free of shipping charge The GE parts system provides access to over 47 000 parts and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet cover proce dures intended to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be ref...

Page 28: ...ips 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 CenteP 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are r...