GE Spacemaker JMS08BDWH, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...r Information First Name________________________ _ Last Name________________________ _ Address ___________________________ City _____________________________ _ State _______ Zip_______________ Phone __________________________ E mail _____________________________ I would like to order Quantity Part ________ _____________ ________ _____________ ________ _____________ Product Information Model ______...

Page 2: ...oor 11 Lift Up Cooktop 13 Light 11 Painted Surfaces 10 Porcelain Enamel Cooktop 10 Porcelain Oven Interior 12 Shelves 11 Stainless Steel Surfaces 10 Surface Units 13 Vent 10 Troubleshooting Tips 14 15 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Product Registration 17 18 Warranty 19 Write the model and serial numbers here Model ________________ Serial ________________ You can find them on a label...

Page 3: ...flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse Mark it for easy reference Before performing any service disconnect the range power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker Do not leave children alone children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where...

Page 4: ...ing the oven door and turning the oven off or by using a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance 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 though they are...

Page 5: ...ds face and or eyes Do not heat unopened food containers Pressure could build up and the container could burst causing an injury Keep the oven vent unobstructed Keep the oven free from grease buildup Place the oven shelf in the desired position while the oven is cool If shelves must be handled when hot do not let pot holder contact the heating elements Pulling out the shelf to the stop lock is a c...

Page 6: ...off before removing cookware Do not immerse or soak the removable surface units Do not put them in a dishwasher Do not flame foods on the cooktop If you do flame foods under the hood turn the fan on Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats 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 coo...

Page 7: ...cook evenly at low to medium heat settings 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 1 inch Wok Cooking We recommend that you use only a flat bottomed wok They are available at...

Page 8: ...eat indicator light or tone preheat 10 minutes Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in the oven as much as possible Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven If you need to use two shelves stagger the pans so one is not directly above the other and leave approximately 11 2 between pans from the front back and sides of the wall Before you begin The shelves have ...

Page 9: ... to Well Done 1 2 to 3 4 thick 8 patties take about the same time Beef Steaks Rare 1 thick C 6 5 Steaks less than 1 Medium 1 to 11 2 lbs C 8 6 thick cook through Well Done C 12 11 before browning Pan frying is recommended Slash fat Rare 11 2 thick C 10 7 8 Medium 2 to 21 2 lbs C 15 14 16 Well Done C 25 20 25 Chicken 1 whole A 35 10 15 Reduce time about 5 2 to 21 2 lbs to 10 minutes per side split ...

Page 10: ...a few weeks to become more familiar with it If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold you can adjust the thermostat yourself Do not use thermometers such as those found in grocery stores to check the temperature setting of your oven These thermometers may vary 20 40 degrees To Adjust the Thermostat Pull the OVEN TEMP knob off the shaft look at the back of the knob and note the curren...

Page 11: ...ishwasher or they may also be washed with soap and water Make sure the insides of the knobs are dry before replacing Replace the knobs in the OFF position to ensure proper placement Pull the knob straight off the stem Porcelain Enamel Cooktop The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if misused This finish is acid resistant However any acidic foods spilled such as fruit juices tomato or ...

Page 12: ...kage directions Clean the inside of the oven window with a mild non scratching cleaner and a damp cloth 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 outside of the door Do not let water drip into the vent openings Spillage of marinades fruit juices tomato sauces...

Page 13: ... will stay new looking for years Let the range cool before cleaning We recommend that you wear rubber gloves when cleaning the range Soap and water will normally do the job Heavy spattering or spillovers may require cleaning with a mild abrasive cleaner Soapy wet metal pads may also be used Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content such as tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie f...

Page 14: ...her Do not bend the surface unit plug terminals Do not attempt to clean adjust 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...

Page 15: ...r reset circuit breaker blown or the circuit breaker tripped Oven control improperly set See the Using the oven section Food does not bake Oven control improperly set See the Using the oven section or roast properly Shelf position is incorrect See the Using the oven section or the shelf is not level Incorrect cookware or cookware See the Using the oven section of improper size being used Oven ther...

Page 16: ... light Call for service is broken Oven temperature too Oven thermostat See the Adjust the oven thermostat Do it yourself hot or too cold needs adjustment section Strong odor An odor from the insulation This is temporary around the inside of the oven is normal for the first few times the oven is used Fan noise A cooling fan may This is normal The cooling fan will turn off and on automatically turn ...

Page 17: ...16 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Notes ...

Page 18: ... 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 more any brand Plus there s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered You can rest easy knowing that al...

Page 19: ...here 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 registration below store this document in a safe place It contains information you will need should you require service Our service number is 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Read your Owner s Manual carefully It wi...

Page 20: ...re service by a GE Authorized 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 le...

Page 21: ...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 ge com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted O...