GE JBS29GM, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...Preheating __ w nunnun u m q_m17 Roasting Roasting Guide 19 Shelves tl l 3 17 22 25 ThermostatAdjustment 13 Vent 4 6 Surface Cooking 8 12 Control Settings 9 Cookware Tips 10 11 Home Canning Tips 12 GE Appliances Problem Solver 26 Morequestions call GEAnswerCenter 81Z7 62 i2000 Care and CIeaning 22 25 Cleaning Guide 25 Cooktop m o 25 Door Removal 23 25 Storage Drawer 23 Consumer Services 27 Applian...

Page 2: ... damaged range 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 I iEED 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 please...

Page 3: ...d on any part of the appliance Q Don t allow anyone to climb stand or hang on the door drawer or range top They could damage the range and even tip it over causing severe personal injury s CAUTION Items of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets above a range or on the backsplash of a range children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured Never wear Ioose fift...

Page 4: ...hat in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat oval e fj I away from range when Qpellhlg o en door Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands face and or eyes e 0119 h t food containers in the oven Pressure could build up and the could bursty causing an injury o Keep oven vent duct s p a eOVWI shelf in desired ...

Page 5: ...heating or as fats melt slowly Don t assume that you know how to operate all parts of the range Some features may work Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats differently from those on your previous range Use dep fat thermometer whenever possible to Clean cooktop with caution If a wet sponge prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area...

Page 6: ...6 FEATu s OF YOUR RANGE 8a I 33 h i 1 fM29 JM ...

Page 7: ...ven Control and Thermostat Clock CLEAIVOFF pad push it to cancel any oven operation Minute Second Timer Oven ON Indicator Oven Display Panel 9 14 25 15 14 15 14 14 16 20 14 14 14 10 Set Knob 14 15 lets you set oven temperature clock timer and HI or LO broil 11 Oven Light Switch 13 lets you turn interior oven light on and off 12 Oven Vent area may get hot during oven use 4 13 Cooktop 8 25 14 Oven S...

Page 8: ...o drip pans or burner Unlike electric coil surface units solid disk elements boxes to clean do NOT turn red hot even at HI setting You may however notice a dull glow when the elements are You must use proper flat bottomed cookware on HI and the room is dimly lit Solid disk elements reach temperature a little slower and hold heat longer than conventional elements Solid disk elements have very even ...

Page 9: ...e pushed in t set only from OFF position When control is in any position other than OFF it may be rotated without pushing in MEDIUM HIGH Be sure you turn control to OFF when you finish cooking 1 II I An indicat light will glow hen ANY heat on any surface unit is on Cooking Guide for Using Heat Settings HI Bring water to boil NOTE MEDIUM HIGH Fast fry pan broil maintain fast 1 At HI or MEDIUM HIGH ...

Page 10: ...t so spillovers will flow onto the L f cooktop and not bake onto the element A damp cloth is sufficient to rem eve the spill Pans should not overhang more than 1 inch beyond the element energy usage you should use a pan that is sized correctly for the cooking process with a well fitted lid to avoid evaporation loss and cook with as little water or fat as possible If the pan is too small energy is ...

Page 11: ...e cooktop on only after the cookware and its contents are placed on the element More heat will then be transferred to the cookware and the food rather than the cooktop The cooktop temperature will not cause damage to the cabinets countertops or cookware Q Why am I overcooking my food with the new solid disk elements A The solid disk elements are very energy efficient and retain heat much longer th...

Page 12: ...anning such as Ball and Kerr and thelJnited States Department of Agriculture Extension Service 4 Remember that canning is a process that generates large amounts of steam To avoid bums from steam or heat be careful when canning NOTE If your house has low voltage canning may take longer than expected even though directions have been carefully followed The process time will be shortened by 1 using a ...

Page 13: ...ck Shelf Positions The oven has four shelf supports identified in this illustration as A bottom B C and D top I Ill o Ii Q IIll o o 1111 Oven Light The light comes on automatically when the oven door is opened Use the switch on the upper control panel to turn the light on and off when the door is closed Oven Thermostat Adjustment The thermostat in your new range has been set correctly at the facto...

Page 14: ...can use the Minute Second Timer whether or not will begin to count down within a few seconds the oven is being used The Minute Second Timer When time is up the End of Cycle Tone 3 long does not interfere with oven operations beeps will sound and the display will again show the time of day To Cancel the Timer Push and hold TIMER pad for three seconds This will clear the Minute Second Timer function...

Page 15: ...displayed While the function is displayed you can change it with the SET knob You can change any programmed function at any time Tones End of Cycle Tone 3 long Attention Tone series of short Notification Tone single one beeps one second on one beeps l 4 second on l 4 second second beep indicates oven has second off shows that a timed off until proper response is given stabilized at selected temper...

Page 16: ...rn SET knob until desired temperature is the displayed A one second beep will sound when the oven has preheated to and stabilized at selected temperature 3 When finished baking push the CLEAR OFF pad NOTE To recall what temperature you have selected while the rising temperature is being shown push and hold the BAKE pad The selected temperature will be shown while you hold the BAKE pad The actual o...

Page 17: ...er temperature does not shorten preheat time minutes After the oven is preheated place the food in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat from escaping Baking Pans Pan Placement Use the proper baking pan The type of finish on the For even cooking and proper browning there must be pan determines the amount of browning that will occur enough room for air circulation in the oven Baking Dark ...

Page 18: ...luminum cookie sheet for baking since recommended will usually be crisper thinner and the shiny foil pan reflects heat away from the pie drier than it should be If baked in a pan smaller than crust the cookie sheet helps retain it recommended it may be undercooked and batter may overflow Check the recipe to make sure the pan size used is the one recommended Aluminum Foil Never cover a shelf entire...

Page 19: ... Frozen Roasts Frozen roasts of beef pork lamb etc can be Thaw most frozen poultry before roasting to ensure started without thawing but allow 15 to 25 minutes even doneness Some commercial frozen poultry can additional time per pound 15 minutes additional time be cooked successfully without thawing Follow per pound for roasts under 5 pounds more time for directions given on package label larger r...

Page 20: ...broiler pan and broiler rack However you must mold the foil tightly to the rack and cut slits in it just like the rack Without the slits the foil 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 A When broiling is it necessary to always use a rack in the ...

Page 21: ...ke about same time Ground Beef Well Done 1 lb 4 patties 1 2 to 3 4 inch thick Beef Steaks Rare Medium Well Done I HI 6 5 Sttaks less than 1 inch thick cook through before browning Pan frying i 11 IS recommended i 1 inch thick 1 o I k Ib 1 M Inch thick 2 to 27 113s Rtire Medium Well Done I 10 7 3 i Slash fat 1 7 14 16 s 20 25 Chicken h c 2 to 2 2 lhs plit Iengthwl e xl b Reduce time about 5 LO 10 m...

Page 22: ...f necessary you may use a commercial oven cleaner Follow package directions Do not spray any cleaner on the electrical switches because it could cause a short circuit and result in sparking or fire Outer Enamel Finish The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if misused This finish is acid resistant however any food spills with a high acid content such as fruit juices tomatoes or vinegar...

Page 23: ...hinge and the oven door frame as the hinge could snap back and pinch your fingers To repiace the door make sure the hinges are in the out position Position the slots in the bottom of the door squarely over the hinges then lower the door slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same time If hinges snap back against the oven frame pull them back out Control Knobs Control knobs can be pulled straigh...

Page 24: ...d with a good quality stainless steel cleaner This will also restore the trim ring to its original color until it is reheated Failure to maintain the solid disk elements as directed will result in a defacing of the surface over a long period of time primarily due to corrosion as the elements are made of cast iron construction Do not place covers over the solid disk elements An element turned on wh...

Page 25: ... spill on the range while it is hot use a dry cleaners cleansing paper towel or cloth to wipe up right away When the powders or harsh surface has cooled wash and rinse For other spills such abrasives These might as fat smatterings etc wash with soap and water when scratch the surface cooled and then rinse Polish with a dry cloth Cool before cleaning FOR LIGHT SOIL Frequent wiping with mild soap an...

Page 26: ...ch cooking section for cookware tips Oven controls set incorrectly Make sure the electrical plug is plugged into a live properly grounded power outlet g Check for power outage e Bulb may be loose or burned out Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet Surface unit controls are not properly set Some smoke and odor is normal when using solid disk elements for the fkst time and also af...

Page 27: ...e after your warranty expires Pur chase a C E contract while your war ranly is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Telecommunication Device for the Deaf Parts 80 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home The GE ...

Page 28: ...ng warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to providing adequate electrical gas teach you how to use the exhausting and other connecting product facilities as described in the 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 addr...