GE JDC27G, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...13 Cooking Guide 10 11 Energy Saving Tips 5 Cookware Tips 10 11 Features 6 7 Warranty Back Cover Model and Serial Numbers 2 Oven 12 Baking Baking Guide 15 16 Broiling Broiling Guide 18 19 Continuous Cleaning Care 20 ontrol Settings 13 14 Door Removal 21 Light Bulb Replacement 21 Preheating 5 16 Roasting Roasting Guide 17 Shelves 12 23 GEAnswer CenteP Thermostat Adjustment 22 8M6262000 Models JDC27...

Page 2: ...em on a label underneath the cooktop These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your range Before sending in this card please write these numbers here If you received a 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 on page 24 It lists causes of mi...

Page 3: ...othokkm RANGEPOWERSUPPLY touch hot eating elements Do AT THE HOUSEHOLD notusea towelor otherbulky IMSI M3UTION P Cloth BYREMOWG THE FUSE OR WITCHING OFF THE Never use your appliance for CIRCUITBREAKER warming or heating the room Storage in or on appliance not lam M o Flammable materialsshouldnotbe children should notbe leftalone orunattendedinananxiwhemin storedin an ovenor nearsurfixe appliance i...

Page 4: ...g cooking could damage range parts and wiring QDon t use aluminum foil to line drip pans or anywhere in the oven except as described in this book Misuse could result in a shock fire hazard or damage to the range Only certain types of glass glasdceramic earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for range top service others may break because of the sudden change in temperature See section ...

Page 5: ...cooking most quantities simmer double boiler heat finish cooking and special for small quantities QWhen boiling water for tea or coffee heat only amount needed It is not economical to bc il a container full of water for one or two cups Oven Cooking Preheat ovenonly when necessary Most foods will cook satisfactorily without preheating If you find preheating is necessary listen for the beep and put ...

Page 6: ...Features of YourRange o c d Model JDC27G Continuous Clean Model m Model JDS27G Standard Clean Model 6 ...

Page 7: ...eaning 7 Oven Shelf Supports 12 8 Broiler Pan and Rack 18 23 9 Oven Interioi Light 12 21 10 Oven Light Switch 12 lets you turn interior oven light on and off 11 Electronic Controls 13 14 Automatic Oven Timer 14 turns your oven on and off for you automatically Clock 13 Minute Second Timer 13 lets you time any kitchen function even when the oven is in use 12 Oven On Indicator 13 13 Electronic Displa...

Page 8: ...rol knob and push in Step 2 Turn either clockwise 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 surfaceunit is on fi Cooking Guide for Using Heats HI Quick s...

Page 9: ...of large diameter pots extending more than l inch beyond edge of trim ring is not recommended However when canning with 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 heating unit HOWEVER DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER CANNERS OR 01 HER LARGE DIAMETER P S FOR FRYING OR BOILING F...

Page 10: ...colate 8 to 10minutes for 8 cups less for fewer cups Covered Saucepan HI Cover eggs with cool water Cover pan cook until steaming MEDIUM HI Melt butter add eggs and cover skillet Fried sunny side up Covered Skillet If you do not cover skillet baste eggs with fat to cook tops evenly k Fried over easy Uncovered Skillet HI Melt butter Covered Skillet HI In covered pan bring water to a boil Remove coo...

Page 11: ...medium heat may be needed Add salt or other seasoning before cooking if meat has not been smoked or otherwise cured Melting chocolate butter marshmallows small Uncwered Saucepan Use small surface unit Skillet or Griddle Cwered Large Kettle or I t Pressl m Cooker or Canner LO Allow 10to 15 minutes to melt through Stir to smooth When melting marshmallows add milk or water Pancakes or French toast ME...

Page 12: ...om 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 eliminate reaching into the hot oven To remove the shelves from the oven pull them toward you tilt front end upward and pull them out To replace place shelf on shelf support with stop locks curved extension of she...

Page 13: ...der only and will not operate the oven Youcan use the Minute Second Timer whether or not the oven is being used The Minute Second Timer does not interfere with oven operations ToCancel the Timer Push and hold TIMER button for three seconds This will clear the Minute Second Timer function ToBake 1 Push BAKE button 2 Turn SET knob until desired temperature is displayed A one second beep will sound w...

Page 14: ...hich fhnction is currently being displayed While the function is displayed you can change it with the SET knob Youcan change any programmed function at any time f Tones End f Cycle Tone 3 long beeps one second on one second off t shows that a timed oven operation has reached S IOP TIME or that the Minute Second Timer has counted down Attention Tone series of short beeps l 4 second on l 4 second of...

Page 15: ...ttom crust soggy and unbaked Allow crust and or filling to cool sufficiently before filling pie shell Filling may be too thin orjuicy Filling allowed to stand in pie shell before baking Fill pie shells and bake immediately Ingredients and proper measuring affectthe quality of the crust Use a tested recipe and good technique Make sure there are no tiny holes or tears in a bottom crust Patching a pi...

Page 16: ...lls Shiny Oblong or Muffin Pans B A 350 3750 20 30 For thin rolls Shelf B maybe used Cakes without shortening Angel food Aluminum Me Pan A 325 3750 30 55 Two piece pan is convenient Jelly roll Metal Jelly Roll Pan B 375 4000 10 15 Line pan with waxed paper Sponge Metal or Ceramic Pan A 325 3500 45 60 Cakes Bundt cakes Metal or Ceramic Pan A B 325 3500 45 65 Cupcakes Shiny Metal Muffin Pans B 350 3...

Page 17: ...inches thick add 5 to 10minutes per lb to times given above I Xlltry Chicken or Duck Chicken pieces Turkey rare or medium internal doneness you may wish to remove meat from the ovenjust before it is done if it is to stand 10to 20 minutes while you make gravy or attend to other fbods If no standing is planned cook meat to suggested temperature frozen Roasts Frozen roasts of beef pork lamb etc can b...

Page 18: ...s cool during broiling Stopping fat and meatjuices from draining to the broiler pan prevents rack from serving its purpose andjuices may become hot enough to catch fire 2 DO NUI place a sheet of aluminum foil on shelf Todo so may result in improperly cooked foods damage to oven finish and increase in heat on outside surfaces of the oven 18 Questions Answers 1 Q Why should I leave the door closed w...

Page 19: ...8 patties take about same time D HI HI Beef Steaks Rare l inch thick Medium 1 to 1 lbs Well Done Rare 1 in thick Medium 2 to 2 A lbs Well Done Chicken 450 1 whole 2 to 2W4bs split lengthwise 9 12 13 13 10 15 25 7 6 7 8 9 6 7 9 12 16 18 Steaks less than 1 inch cook through before browning Pan frying is recommended Slash fat D D D D D D B A LO HI HI 28 30 18 20 Reduce times about 5 to 10minutes per ...

Page 20: ...ce is apparent REMEMBER DURING THE OPEWTION OFTHEOVEN THE DOOR WINDOW ANDCYI HER RANGE SURFACES WILL GET H ENOUGH IX CAUSE BURNS DO N YI UCH LETTHERANGE COOL BEFORE REPLACING OVEN SHELVES 4 If a spilloveror heavy soiling occurs on the porous surface as soon as the ovenhas cooled remove as much of the soil as possible using a small amount of water and a stiff bristle nylon brush Use water sparingly...

Page 21: ...h them in while guiding the top back down Be careful not to pinch your fingers Brushed Chrome Finish Clean the brushed chrome top with warm soapy water or an all purpose household cleaner and immediately dry it with a clean soft cloth Take care to dry the surface following the grain To help provent finger marks after cleaning spread a thin film of baby oil on the surface Wipe away excess oil with ...

Page 22: ...re to follow the recipe temperatures and times the first few I times you bake in your new oven If you think the oven should be hotter or cooler you can adjust it yourself To decide how much to change the temperature set the oven temperature 25 F higher or lower than the temperature in your recipe then bake The results of this test should give you an idea of how much the temperature should be chang...

Page 23: ...warm enough to break if touched with moist cloth or towel When cleaning avoid touching warm lamps with cleaning cloths Shelves Surface Unit Coils Chrome Piated Drip RUM Q See below Soap and Water Soap Filled Scouring Pad Commercial Oven Cleaner c Soapand Water Soap Filled Scouring Pad Commercial Oven Cleaner Soap and Water QSoap Filled Scouring Pad Plastic Scouring Pad Dishwasher Remove oven door ...

Page 24: ...eck Broiling Guide Necessary preheating was not done Food is being cooked on hot pan Utensils are not suited for broiling Aluminum foil used on the broil pan rack has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended FOOD DOES N ROAST Electronic Controls set incorrectly Review pages 13and 14 OR BAKE PROPERLY Shelf position is incorrect Check Roasting or Baking Guides Oven shelf is not level Incorre...

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Page 27: ...ther help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 N...

Page 28: ...o 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 Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service s Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for p...