GE JCSP31, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...ial Features of Your Control 14 16 Timed Baking 20 21 Surface Cooking 8 11 Control Settings 9 Cooktop Comparison 8 Cookware Tips 10 Home Canning Tips 11 Problem Solver 37 38 Thermostat Adjustment Do I...

Page 2: ...ll find them on a label behind the storage drawer These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your range Before sending in this card please write these n...

Page 3: ...to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and injury Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse Mark it for easy reference Before performing any service...

Page 4: ...surface of the oven may be hot when the door is opened When cooking pork follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170 F This assures that in the re...

Page 5: ...duce noxious fumes and wet cloths could cause steam burns if used on a hot surface Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on or near your range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic earthenware...

Page 6: ...6 FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE 1 5 7 8 9 12 13 10 11 14 17 16 15 18 19 20 21 Model JCSP31 3 2 6 4...

Page 7: ...ght on and off 11 Oven Vent located under right rear surface unit 4 32 12 Anti Tip Device 3 36 13 Oven Control Clock and Timer 12 16 14 Surface Unit ON Indicator Light 9 15 Automatic Oven Light Switch...

Page 8: ...t settings right away like a gas cooktop After turning the control surface off the glass cooktop is hot from the heat of the pan but cooking stops right away Solid Disk Solid cast iron Heats by direct...

Page 9: ...tion When the control is in any position other than OFF it may be turned without pushing it in Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking The surface unit ON indicator light will...

Page 10: ...um or heavy weight cookware Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than other metals Cast iron and coated cast iron cookware are slow to absorb heat but generally cook evenly at low to medium heat set...

Page 11: ...canner to be centered on the surface unit use smaller diameter pots for good canning results 2 Flat bottomed canners must be used Do not use canners with flanged or rippled bottoms often found in ena...

Page 12: ...he time or temperature by small amounts Press and hold the pad to decrease the time or temperature by larger amounts 10 INCREASE Short taps to this pad increase the time or temperature by small amount...

Page 13: ...es not change until one minute has passed 4 When time is up the oven control signals until you press KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF Display then shows the time of day NOTE The minute timer is independent of all...

Page 14: ...quickly identified by watching the display messages Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle At the end of a timed cycle 3 short beeps will sound followed by one beep every 6 seconds until CLEAR OFF is pres...

Page 15: ...E The display will show Hld OFF Press COOKING TIME again to activate the feature The display will show Hld ON 3 Press START to activate the cook and hold feature and leave the control set in this spec...

Page 16: ...to use the Centigrade selections 1 Press BAKE and BROIL HI LO at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows SF 2 Press BROIL HI LO The display will show F Fahrenheit 3 Press BROIL HI LO again...

Page 17: ...Positions The oven has four shelf supports identified in this illustration as A bottom B C and D top Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking Roasting and Broiling sections D C B A Oven...

Page 18: ...cle press BAKE and set the new temperature Oven Shelves Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the desired locations while the oven is cool The correct shelf position depends on the kind of food and the...

Page 19: ...rowning may occur Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the walls or the door of the oven Never entirely cover a shelf with a large cookie sheet For best results during baking use only on...

Page 20: ...1 Press BAKE 2 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the oven temperature 3 Press COOKING TIME NOTE If your recipe requires preheating you may need to add additional time to the length of the coo...

Page 21: ...he display will show the changing temperature starting at 100 F and the cooking time countdown At the end of cooking time the oven will turn off and the end of cycle tone will sound 8 Press CLEAR OFF...

Page 22: ...y stores to check the temperature setting of your new oven These thermometers may vary 20 40 degrees To Adjust the Thermostat 1 Press BAKE and BROIL HI LO at the same time for 2 seconds until the disp...

Page 23: ...inue to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached Adjust the Oven Thermostat Roasting How to Set Your Oven for Roasting 1 Place the sh...

Page 24: ...pound for roasts under 5 pounds more time for larger roasts Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked success...

Page 25: ...broiling is finished CLEAR OFF START BROIL HI LO Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler grid However you must mold the foil tightly to the grid and cut sl...

Page 26: ...d Beef 1 lb 4 patties Space evenly Up to 8 patties Well Done 1 2 to 3 4 inch thick C 10 7 take about same time Beef Steaks Rare 1 inch thick C 6 5 Steaks less than 1 inch thick cook Medium 1 to 11 2 l...

Page 27: ...nt of the oven door with soap and water Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place Do not rub or clean the door gasket the fiberglass material of the gasket...

Page 28: ...maining It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the LOCKED DOOR light goes off 5 When the LOCKED DOOR light is off open the door NOTE Y...

Page 29: ...le automatically at a later time than the present time of day NOTE Before beginning make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day 1 Follow the steps in the Before a Clean Cycle section 2 Pres...

Page 30: ...A Yes This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions Q Should there be any odor during the cleaning A Yes there will be an odor during the first few...

Page 31: ...e with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleansers strong liquid cleansers plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control panel they will damage the finish A 50 5...

Page 32: ...clean both the inside and the outside Wipe with soap and water Rinse well Do not use cleansing powders or harsh abrasives which may scratch the surface Oven Vent The oven is vented through an opening...

Page 33: ...emove 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 w...

Page 34: ...leaned during the self clean cycle you do not need to clean this by hand Any soap left on the liner causes additional stains when the oven is heated The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a s...

Page 35: ...lass cover clears the grooves of the socket Remove the bulb To replace Put in a new 40 watt appliance bulb Place the tabs of the glass cover into the groove of the socket Turn the glass cover clockwis...

Page 36: ...ain in a location which will allow the chain to be in line with the bracket side to aid as much as possible when attached to the unit Test to see if the chain is securely fastened by tugging on the ch...

Page 37: ...fallen below the locking temperature the door can AFTER SELF CLEAN CYCLE be opened CONTROL SIGNALS AFTER This is reminding you to press BAKE and then enter a temperature ENTERING COOKING TIME This is...

Page 38: ...ture is too high to set self clean operation Allow the range to cool to room temperature and reset controls OVEN NOT CLEAN Oven controls not set properly AFTER CLEAN CYCLE Heavily soiled ovens require...

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Page 40: ...installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting facilities as described in the Installation Instruction...