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Consumer Support

Tr

oubleshooting T

ips

Care and Cleaning

Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Oven light does 

Light bulb is loose or defective.

Tighten or replace the bulb.

not work

Pad operating light is broken.

Call for service.

“F— and a number or

You have a function 

Press the 

CLEAR/OFF

pad. Allow the oven to cool for one 

letter” flash in the 

error code. 

hour. Put the oven back into operation.

oven display

If the function code repeats.

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

Power outage,

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.

Steam from the vent

When using the convection

This is normal.

or speedcook feature, it is 
normal to see steam coming 
out of the oven vent. As the 
number of shelves or amount 
of food being cooked increases, 
the amount of visible steam 
will increase.

“Burning” or “oily”

This is normal in a new oven

To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a 

odor emitting from

and will disappear in time. 

minimum of 3 hours. See the 

Using the self-cleaning

oven vent 

oven

section.

Strong odor 

An odor from the insulation 

This is temporary.

in the oven

around the inside of the 
oven is normal for the first 
few times the oven is used.

Fan noise when using

A cooling fan or a convection 

This is normal. The cooling fan will turn on 

the oven

fan (depending on the function

to cool internal parts. It may run for up to 1-1/2 

you are using) may automatically

hours after the oven is turned off. The convection 

turn on.

fan will cycle on and off until the function is over 
or the door is opened.

Storage drawer 

Rear drawer support is

Reposition the drawer. See the 

Storage Drawer 

is crooked

on top of the guide rail.

Removal 

instructions in the 

Care and cleaning of your 

range

section. 

Storage drawer

Power cord may be

Reposition the drawer and power cord. See the 

won’t close

obstructing drawer

Storage Drawer Removal

instructions in the 

Care and 

in the lower back 

cleaning of your range

section.

of the range.

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.

Summary of Contents for Profile JS998SHSS

Page 1: ...0 22 Speed Broiling 22 23 Surface Units 9 10 Timed Baking and Roasting 27 Traditional Baking Roasting 26 Traditional Broiling Guide 28 Warming 34 Care and Cleaning Cleaning Oven Door 43 Control Knobs...

Page 2: ...nd that there is no damage to the door bent hinges and latches broken or loosened door seals and sealing surfaces PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY WARNING For your...

Page 3: ...ping of the range and injury WARNING ANTI TIP DEVICE When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following Use this appliance only for its intended purpo...

Page 4: ...e or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range Do not touch the surface units the heating elements or the interior surface of the oven These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even tho...

Page 5: ...ther before heating or as fats melt slowly Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point Avoid scratchin...

Page 6: ...ials inside the oven should ignite keep the oven door closed turn the oven off and shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel If the door is opened the fire may spread This oven is not approv...

Page 7: ...cing open the door and correct the problem ARCING Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by Metal or foil touching the side of the oven Foil not molded to food upturned e...

Page 8: ...to line oven bottoms 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 escapes can caus...

Page 9: ...cks into position You may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking indicating the control is keeping the power level you set A HOT SURFACE indicator light on the cooktop will glow when any radiant e...

Page 10: ...NOTE On models with light colored glass cooktops it is normal for the cooking zones to change color when hot or cooling down This is temporary and will disappear as the glass cools to room temperatur...

Page 11: ...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 Enamel Covered Cast Iron recommended...

Page 12: ...the manufacturer of your canner manufacturers of glass jars for canning such as Ball and Kerr brand and the United States Department of Agriculture Extension Service Remember that canning is a proces...

Page 13: ...h the upper and lower elements The air is circulated with a reversing fan system The fan will change directions to provide optimal evenness and browning The Multi Rack option is ideal for evenly bakin...

Page 14: ...lock the control so that the touch pads cannot be activated when pressed Time and Temperature Display All time and temperature information is displayed in this area as feedback to the user Kitchen Tim...

Page 15: ...Speed Broil Broils food faster than traditional Hi Lo Broil Bake Traditional bake mode Convection Conv 1 Rack Convection bake function used for baking on one rack Conv Multi Convection bake function u...

Page 16: ...ations The user can then speed bake bake or convection bake roast one of the six stored favorite recipes without having to choose the settings each time Help Provides basic information on each functio...

Page 17: ...ber pads until the amount of time you want shows in the display For example to set 2 hours and 45 minutes press 2 4 and 5 in that order If you make a mistake press the KITCHEN TIMER pad and begin agai...

Page 18: ...ng completely out and will not tilt When placing and removing cookware pull the rack out to the bump on the rack support To remove a rack pull it toward you tilt the front end up and pull it out To re...

Page 19: ...ratures higher than the temperature recommended by the bakeware manufacturer If you are cooking with several pans leave space between them Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven To avoid...

Page 20: ...ack to cook these foods use CONV MULTI mode See Using the convection modes section Meats Poultry Cooking times will vary depending on the cut of meat Check for doneness at minimum time Note Meats will...

Page 21: ...d After the cooking time has ended the oven will prompt the user to add MORE TIME to further cook food if desired Add additional time by selecting MORE TIME Enter traditional cooking time in minutes a...

Page 22: ...USDA Rev June 1985 22 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the Trivection oven Tips for Speed Broiling Your oven with Trivection te...

Page 23: ...ions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support How to Set the Oven for Speed Broiling Heat is provided by the upper element and microwave Air is circulated with th...

Page 24: ...vent to prevent heat buildup Place food in the oven according to Defrosting Guide You can use all cookware containers that are oven safe or microwave safe Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in t...

Page 25: ...ess C 9 min lb 10 min Turn over and separate at signals Rinse Pieces Bone in C 9 min lb 10 min under cold water after stand Whole B 9 10 min lb 20 min Shield ends of legs and wings with foil Turn over...

Page 26: ...for Baking Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it To preheat set the oven at the correct temperature Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes cookies pastry and breads Baking r...

Page 27: ...by selecting MORE TIME Enter traditional cooking time in minutes and select START Press CLEAR OFF pad if food has finished cooking How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop You can set the oven co...

Page 28: ...t Side Second Side Food Quantity and or Thickness Position Time Min Time Min Comments Ground Beef 2 lb 8 patties D 10 8 Space evenly on pan 1 2 to 3 4 thick Up to 8 patties take about the same time Be...

Page 29: ...MULTI When baking on 3 racks place one rack in the first A position one in the third C position and one in the 5th E position Using the convection modes ge com Convection Fan In a convection oven a f...

Page 30: ...irculation in the oven If you are baking with several pans leave space between them Also be sure the pans do not touch each other or the walls of the oven Paper and Plastic Heat resistant paper and pl...

Page 31: ...same time in convection bake See Multi Rack Baking section for more information Select CONV 1 RACK for one rack convection baking This mode is used for cooking food items on only one rack in convecti...

Page 32: ...to further cook food if desired Add additional time by selecting MORE TIME Enter traditional cooking time in minutes and select START Press CLEAR OFF pad if food has finished cooking The oven will tur...

Page 33: ...an in RECIPES Your oven will remember FAVORITES that have been programmed even after a power outage The cooking time you enter does not include preheat time The oven will begin to count down the cooki...

Page 34: ...Warmer The warmer feature can be activated independently to keep hot cooked foods warm This feature is not designed to reheat cold food To use this feature select FEATURES then WARMER then START To Cr...

Page 35: ...me birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any oven Move birds to another well ventilated room Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom appearance may vary H...

Page 36: ...umber pads enter the time of day you want the clean cycle to start Select ENTER Select START The door locks automatically when you select START The oven will remain locked The display will show the st...

Page 37: ...control uses a 12 hour clock If you prefer to have no clock displayed or a 24 hour military time clock follow these steps Select SETTINGS and then select CLOCKOPTIONS Select 12 hour 24 hour or no cloc...

Page 38: ...or OFF Select SETTINGS and then select MORE twice Select BEEPONCE to turn the continuous 6 second beep OFF Select FULL BEEP to turn the continuous 6 second beep ON After setting this option select HO...

Page 39: ...cook hotter or DECREASE cook cooler to change cooking temperature adjustment in 1 increments Continue until desired number is displayed The oven temperature can be adjusted up to 35 F hotter or 35 F...

Page 40: ...e using the number pads and START the oven Select HOME then FEATURES then MORE Select SABBATH No audible signal will be given and the temperature will disappear from the time and temperature display T...

Page 41: ...he oven the element and oven icons remain lit to indicate that the oven is still on If the element and oven icons turn off start again at step 1 The control did not recognize the temperature entered a...

Page 42: ...o Remove Packaging Tape To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product the safest way to remove the adhesive left from packaging tape and cooktop labels on new appliances is an application o...

Page 43: ...water solution To clean the outside of the door Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven door Rinse well You may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the ou...

Page 44: ...E The glass cover should be removed only when cold Wearing latex gloves may offer a better grip CAUTION Before replacing your oven light bulb disconnect the electrical power to the oven at the main fu...

Page 45: ...the guides Push the drawer back until it stops Lift the front of the drawer and push back until the stops clear the guides Lower the front of the drawer and push back until it closes Stop guide Rail D...

Page 46: ...apply pressure to the razor scraper in order to remove the residue Keep a small amount of cream on the residue as you scrape After scraping with the razor scraper use the scrub sponge to remove any re...

Page 47: ...s jelly or fudge and have a spillover it can cause permanent damage to the glass surface unless the spillover is immediately removed Be careful not to slide pots and pans across your cooktop It will l...

Page 48: ...ss the cooktop surface Areas of discoloration Food spillovers not cleaned See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section on the cooktop before next use Hot surface on a model This is normal The surface ma...

Page 49: ...he display shows PUT FOOD IN OVEN Temperature Don t use a meat Take the temperature of the meat after removing it reading on meat thermometer in oven while from the oven thermometer seems speedcooking...

Page 50: ...cookware or See the Using traditional bake and roast section cookware of improper size being used Oven temperature needs See the Adjust the oven temperature Do it yourself adjustment section Food does...

Page 51: ...n during both the cooking and cleaning functions Excessive smoking Excessive soil Press the CLEAR OFF pad Open the windows to in the oven during rid the room of smoke Wait until the LOCK light a clean...

Page 52: ...crease Burning or oily This is normal in a new oven To speed the process set a self clean cycle for a odor emitting from and will disappear in time minimum of 3 hours See the Using the self cleaning o...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...ere 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 registrat...

Page 55: ...l purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available you may be respo...

Page 56: ...nty 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 Accesso...

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