GE JHC56G, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...rgy saving tips p5 Features ofyourrange pti Surface cooking p7 Oven cooking pm How tocareforthe continuous cleaning oven p16 Save timeandmoney Before yourequestservice usetheProblem Solver p25 YourDirectLineto GeneralElectric The hswer ...

Page 2: ...omething or need more help Call toll free TheGEAnswerCenterTM 800 626 2000 consumer information service or write include your phone number Consumer Affairs General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 WriteDown theModel and SerialNumbers You llfind them on a label on the front of the Range behind the oven door These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Reg istration Ca...

Page 3: ...oist or damp potholders on hot surfacesmay resultin burns from steam Do not let potholders touch hot heatingelements Do not usea towel or other bulky cloth Neveruseyourappliancefor warmingor heatingthe room Storagein or on Appliance Flammable materialsshould not be stored in an oven or near sur face units Keep hood andgreasefilters cleanto maintain good venting and to avoid greasefires Do not let ...

Page 4: ...ge range parts and wiring I orn t usealuminumfoil to line drippansor anywherein the oven exceptas describedin this book Misusecould resultin a shock fire hazard or damage to the range My certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthen ware or other glazedcontainers are suitablefor range top service others may break becauseof the sudden change in temperature SeeSection on SurfaceCooking for su...

Page 5: ...res at HIGH heat When food reaches cooking temperature reduce heat immediately to lowest setting that will keep it cooking Use residual heat with surface cooking whenever possible For example when cooking eggs in the shell bring water to boil then turn to OFF position to complete the cooking Use correct heat for cooking task HIGH to start cooking if time allows do not use HIGH heat to start MEDIUM...

Page 6: ...eTrim Rings and Drip Pans or Separate ChromeTrim Rings and Porce lain Drip Pans 10 Oven VentDuct Lift right rear surface unit and or pan to clean Excess oven heat is vented through opening 11 Oven InteriorLight Comes on automatically when door is opened 12 OvtmLight Switch 13 Broil Unit 14 Bake Unit May be lifted gently for wiping oven floor 15 Oven Shelves 16 Oven Shelf Supports Letters A B C D i...

Page 7: ...ow a quicker change than switching to lower settings How tb Set the Controls step 1 Grasp contol knob and push in step 2 Turn either clockwise or counter clockwise to desired heat setting Control must be pushedin to set only from OFF position When control is in any position other than OFF it may be rotated without pushingin Be sure you turn control to OFF whenyoufinishcooking An indi cator light w...

Page 8: ... surfaceunits A Utensils without flat surfaces are not recommended The life of your surface unit can be shortened and the range top can be damaged from the high heat needed for this type of cooking Q Why do my utensilstilt whenI placethem on the surfaceunit A Because the surface unit is not flat Make sure that the feet o your Calrod units are sitting tightly in the range top indentat and the trim ...

Page 9: ...me set or set both Start and Stop dials to automatically start and stop oven at a later time of day It takes the worry out of not being home to start or stop the oven Setting the dials for TIME BAKE is explained in detail on page 11 9 Questions and Answers Q How canI usemyMinute Timerto makemysurfacecooking easier A Your Minute Timer will help time total cooking whiqh includes time to boil food an...

Page 10: ...tisfactorily without preheating If you find pre heating is necessary keep an eye on the indicator light and put food in the oven promptly after light goes out HVIPORTANT For normal cooking line up the desired tem peratures marked on the outer edge of the control knob with the index marker located immediately above the control hen InteriorShelves The shelve s are designed with stop locks so that wh...

Page 11: ...make sure the hands of the range clock show the correct time of day Immediate Start is simply setting oven to start baking now and turning off at a I ate time automat ically Remember foods continue cooking after controls are off Step 1 To set Stop Time push in knob on STOP dial and turn pointer to time you want oven to turri off for example 6 00 The Start Dial should be at the same position as the...

Page 12: ...ue to cook in the hot oven and there fore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached For Frozen Roasts o Frozen roasts of beef pork lamb etc can be started without thawing but allow 10 25minutes per pound additional time 10 min per pound for roasts under 5 pounds more time for larger roasts Thaw most frozen poultry before roasting to ensure even doneness Some commerci...

Page 13: ...rst times given for thinnest food Step 7 Turn OVEN SET Knob to OFF Serve food immediately leave pan outside oven to cool during meal for easiest cleaning Questionsand Answers Q Why shouldI leavethe door closed whenbroilingchicken A Chicken is the only food recom mended for closed door broiling This is because chicken is relatively thicker than other foods you broil Closed door holds more heat in o...

Page 14: ...rrect position so moisture and vapors from the oven can be released during oven use NOTE Never cover the hole in the oven vent duct with aluminum foil or any other material This prevents the oven vent from working prop erly during any cooking cycle Cooktop Surface Lamp WHEN CHANGI NG LAMP DO NOT TOUCH THE METAL END OF THE LAMP a Disconnectelectricpowerto rangeat mainfuseor circuit breakerpanel b H...

Page 15: ...o clean under the unit dishwasher e Do not immerse plug in surface units in liquids of any kind g Do not bend the plug in surface unit plug terminals Do not attempt to clean adjust or in any way repair the plug in receptacle To Reposition SurfaceUnit o Replace drip pan into recess in cooktop e Put trim ring in place over drip pan Guide the surface unit into place so it fits evenly into trim ring P...

Page 16: ...uminum foil oven bottom liner before removing liner from oven This is to prevent excess liquids from spilling nto the porous finish Then remove alum inum foil bottom liner and clean manually Before cleaning or re moving the aluminum foil liner lift bake unit out of the way 5 Clean oven window Use mild non scratching cleanser and damp cloth Avoid spilling water or cleaner on porous surface 6 Soil v...

Page 17: ...ithsoap and water Replaceby graspingdoor at sidesand liningup door with hinges Push door firmlyinto place Cool beforecleaning Frequent wipingwith mildsoap and waterwill prolongthe time bctwccnmajor cleanings Besure to rinsethoroughly Removethe OvenVentDuct found under the right rear surfaceunit Washin hot soapywater and dry and replace Yourshelvescan be cleanedby hand usingany and all mentionedmat...

Page 18: ...ggs and cover skillet HI Melt butter HI In covcrcd pan bring watci t a boil H1 Heat buttci until light golden ii Coloi HI In covcrcd pan briilg fi uit and water to boil H1 Melt fat then add meat Switch to MED HI to brown meat Add wmtcror other liquid H1 Prcbcat skillet then g casc ightly Settingto Complete Cooking LOW or WM then add cereal Finish timing according to package directions MED to cook ...

Page 19: ...ancakes or French toast Skillet or Griddle MED HI Heat skillet 8 to 10 min Grease lightly Cook 2 to 3 min per side Thick batter takes slightly longer time Turn over pancakes when bubbles rise to surface Pasta Noodles or spaghetti Covered Large KettIe or Pot HI In covered kettle bring salted water to a boil uncover and add pasta slowly so boiling docs not stop MED H Cook uncovcrcd until tender For ...

Page 20: ...ay be used Plain rolls Sweet rolls Shiny Oblong or Muffin Pans Shiny Oblong or Muffin Pans Cakes without shortening Angel food Jelly roll Sponge Aluminum Tube Pan Metal Jelly Roll Pan Metal or Ceramic Pan 325 3750 375 400 325 350 30 55 IO 15 45 60 Two piece pan is convenient Line pan with waxed paper A B A Cakes Bundt cakes Cupcakes Metal or Ceramic Pan Shiny Metal Muffin Pans 325 3500 350 375 275...

Page 21: ...ometer in stuffing 3 Remove fat and drippings as necessary Basteasdesired Approximate RoastingTime in Minutesper Pound Oven Temp Internal Temp 0F Type L at Tender cuts rib high quality sirloin tip rump or top round Lamb Leg or bone inshouider veal shoulder leg or Ioin Pork loin rib or shoulder Ham pre cooked I tam raw Doneness 3 tO 5 lbs 24 30 30 35 3545 21 25 25 30 30 35 3545 35 45 I 6 to t lbs 1...

Page 22: ...one Rare Medium Well Done lb about 8 thin slices l lb 4 patties to in thick 3 7 7 9 13 10 15 25 3 I Arrange in single iayer Space evenly Up to 8 patties take about same time 4 5 7 9 13 7 8 14 16 20 25 Steaks less than l in cook through before browning Pan frying is recommended S1ash fat 1inch thick 1 1 lbs c c c c c c 1 in thick 2 2 lbs 10 15 Chicken 1 whole 2 to 2 bs split lengthwise A 35 Reduce ...

Page 23: ...s adjacent to the filter s Removeand Replace Filters 1 Cooking top Place finger in recess at front edge of filter push filter to rear until front edge clears the exhaust opening lower the front and remove When clean replace Place edge of filter against spring at rear of exhaust opening Push to rear lift front edge and let spring push filter forward into place under edge of exhaust opening 2 Hood E...

Page 24: ...e canner fits over center of surface unit If your model surface section does not allow canner to be centered on surface unit use smaller diameter containers for good canning results 3 Flat bottomed canners give best canning results Be sure bottom of canner is flat or slight indentation fits snugly over surface unit Can ners with flanged or rippled bot toms often found in enamel ware are not recomm...

Page 25: ...lown Oven controls are not properly set Light bulb is loose Bulb is defective Replace Switch operating oven light is broken Call for service OVEN SET Knob not set at BROIL OVEN TEMP Knob not set at BROIL Door not left ajar as recommended Improper shelf position is being used Check Broiling Chart Necessary preheating was not done Food is being cooked on hot pan Utensils are not suited for broiling ...

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Page 27: ...ut operating the product please contagt your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free The GE Answer CenterTM 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhaust ing and other connecting facilities Replacement of house...