GEAppliances JSP26, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...GE Appliances Part No 164D3333P104 3 Pub No 49 8868 2 10 99 JR JSP26 JSP34 JSP40 Owner s Manual Ranges Electric Slide In www geappliances com ...

Page 2: ...omer Service Product Registration 33 Warranty 35 Service Telephone Numbers Back Cover Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your range properly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your range READ THIS MANUAL GE You A Service Partnership FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here You can f...

Page 3: ...ied installer in accordance with the provided installation instructions Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse Mark it for easy reference Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Teach children not to play with the controls or any ...

Page 4: ...sult in burns from steam Do not let pot holders touch hot surface units or heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of potholders Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Turn the controls off Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the pan completely with a well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Use a multi purpose dry chemical or foam ...

Page 5: ...oven can ignite Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use After broiling always take the broiler pan out of the range and clean it Leftover grease in the broiler pan can catch on fire the next time you use the pan Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms except as suggested in this manual Improper installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of ele...

Page 6: ...ge without extending over nearby surface units Always turn the surface units off before removing cookware Do not immerse or soak the removable surface units Do not put them in a dishwasher Do not self clean the surface units in the oven When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric shock always be certain that the controls for all surface units ar...

Page 7: ...lass cooktop surface when it is in use They may become hot and could cause burns Do not stand on the glass cooktop The weight may cause the top to break Avoid heating an empty pan Doing so may damage the cooktop and the pan Clean the cooktop with caution If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface unit be careful to avoid steam burns Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if ...

Page 8: ...m 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 inch Not over 1 inch 1 Wok Cooking electric coil models only We recommend that you use only a flat bottomed wok They are available at your local retail store Do not use woks that have support rings Use of these types of woks with or without the ring in place can ...

Page 9: ... the cooktop The cleaning cream will remove this discoloration Don t store heavy items above the cooktop If they drop onto the cooktop they can cause damage Do not use the surface as a cutting board Do not slide cookware across the cooktop because it can scratch the glass the glass is scratch resistant not scratch proof DRAGGING SURFACE COOKING Never cook directly on the glass Always use cookware ...

Page 10: ...porcelain enamel this cookware is recommended Caution is recommended for cast iron cookware that is not completely covered with smooth porcelain enamel as it may scratch the glass ceramic cooktop Glass ceramic usable but not recommended Poor performance May scratch the surface Stoneware usable but not recommended Poor performance May scratch the surface Home Canning Tips Be sure the canner is cent...

Page 11: ...e INCREASE or DECREASE pads to set the amount of time you want yourfoodtocook The oven will shut off when the cooking time has run out START TIME Pad Press this pad and the INCREASE or DECREASE pads to delay the starting of your oven up to 9 hours and 59 minutes CLOCK Pad Press this pad before setting the clock KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF Pad Press this pad to select the timer feature START Pad Must be p...

Page 12: ...IME pad again and the display will show no shdn no shut off Press the START pad to activate the no shut off and leave the control set in this special features mode Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Selection Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit temperature selections but you may change this to use the Celsius selections Press the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time for 3 seconds u...

Page 13: ...ry 6 seconds Press the START pad 12 Hour 24 Hour or Clock Black Out Your control is set to use a 12 hour clock If you would prefer to have a 24 hour military time clock or black out the clock display follow the steps below Press the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF Press the CLOCK pad once The display will show 12 hr If this is the choice you want...

Page 14: ...s the START pad to activate the cook and hold feature and leave the control set in this special features mode Changing the Speed of the Increase or Decrease Pads As you use the INCREASE or DECREASE pads when setting a time or temperature you may notice the display changes slowly This special feature allows you to change the speed To set the speed you prefer follow the steps below Press the BAKE an...

Page 15: ...l food cake A bundt or pound cakes Biscuits muffins brownies B or C cookies cupcakes layer cakes pies Casseroles B or C Preheating and Pan Placement Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes cookies pastry and breads To preheat set the oven at the correct temperature The control will beep when the oven is preheated and the display will s...

Page 16: ...range in single layer about 8 thin slices Ground Beef 1 lb 4 patties C 10 7 Space evenly Up to 8 Well Done 1 2 to 3 4 thick 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...

Page 17: ...00 the control will beep 3 times followed by one beep every 6 seconds until the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad is pressed The 6 second tone can be canceled by following the steps in the Special features of your oven control section under Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle The timer is a minute timer only The timer does not control oven operations The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes...

Page 18: ...king time countdown The display starts changing once the temperature reaches 100 F The oven will continue to cook for the programmed amount of time then shut off automatically Press the CLEAR OFF pad to clear the display How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop You can set the oven control to delay start the oven cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically Make sure the...

Page 19: ... hotter or 35 F cooler Press the INCREASE pad to increase the temperature in 1 degree increments Press the DECREASE pad to decrease the temperature in 1 degree increments When you have made the adjustment press the START pad to go back to the time of day display Use your oven as you would normally The type of margarine will affect baking performance Most recipes for baking have been developed usin...

Page 20: ... bottom Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place and the oven light is off IMPORTANT The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any range Move birds to another well ventilated room Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom appearance may vary How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Press the SELF CLEAN pad Using the INCREASE or DECREASE pad...

Page 21: ... shuts off automatically when the clean cycle is complete When the LOCKED DOOR light is off open the door After a Clean Cycle You may notice some white ash in the oven Wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools If white spots remain remove them with a soap filled steel wool pad and rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be rem...

Page 22: ...nel It s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleansers strong liquid cleansers plastic scouring pads or oven cleansers on the control panel they will damage the finish A 50 50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well Spring clip Clear groove in stem M...

Page 23: ...e the hinges are in the broil stop position Position the slots in the bottom of the door squarely over the hinges and slowly lower it over both hinges To clean the inside of the door Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during the self clean cycle you do not need to clean this by hand The area outside the gasket and the front frame can be cleaned with a soap filled steel wool or plastic p...

Page 24: ...r to the range For improved lighting inside the oven clean the glass cover frequently using a wet cloth This should be done when the oven is completely cool Bulb Socket Maximum length 31 2 Glass cover Oven Light Bulb on some models NOTE The glass cover on some models should be removed only when cold Wearing latex gloves may offer a better grip Before replacing the bulb disconnect electrical power ...

Page 25: ...inals Do not attempt to clean adjust or in any way repair the plug in receptacle Drip Pans electric coil models only 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 aplasticbag with1 4cupammonia to loosen the soil Then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad if necessary Rinse with cleanwaterandpolishwithaclean so...

Page 26: ...ed broiler pan and grid anywhere in the range After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven Oven Heating Elements Do not clean the bake element or the broil element Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated To clean the oven floor gently lift the bake element Clean with warm soapy water Removable Storage Drawer The storage drawer is a good place to store cookware and bakeware Do no...

Page 27: ...her you attach the chain to the wall or floor be certain that the screw is in at least 3 4 inch thickness of wood other than baseboard and that there are no electrical wires or plumbing in the area which the screw could penetrate Attach the stability chain in a location which will allow the chain to be in line with the bracket side to aide as much as possible when attached to the unit Test to see ...

Page 28: ...hile scraping the soiled area with cooktop cream Be sure to use a new sharp razor scraper Do not use a dull or nicked blade If any soil remains repeat the steps listed above To order more cream and or scrapers for cleaning your glass cooktop please call our toll free number National Parts Center 800 626 2002 Cleaner WX10X300 Scraper WX5X1614 Cream scraper kit WB64X5027 Special Care for Sugary Spil...

Page 29: ...ware has been slid across the cooktop surface Areas of discoloration Improper cookware Marks from aluminum and copper pans as well as on the cooktop being used mineral deposits from water or food can be removed with the cleaning cream Plastic melted Hot cooktop came into See the Special Care information in the Cleaning the to the surface contact with plastic placed glass cooktop section on the hot...

Page 30: ...ired temperature or the entering cooking time bake temperature or SELF CLEAN pad and desired clean time or delay start cleaning time Food does not bake Oven controls 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 Incorrectcookwareorcookware See the Using the oven section of improper size being use...

Page 31: ...self cleaning oven section clean cycle Oven was heavily soiled Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean cycle Heavily soiled ovens may need to self clean again or for a longer period of time LOCK DOOR flashes The self clean cycle has Close the oven door in the display been selected but the door is not closed LOCKED DOOR light The oven door is locked Press the CLEAR OFF pad Allow the ove...

Page 32: ...set the clock If the oven was in use you must reset clock flashes it by pressing the CLEAR OFF pad setting the clock and resetting any cooking function Burning or oily This is normal in a new To speed the process set a self clean cycle for a odor emitting from oven and will disappear minimum of 3 hours See the Using the self the vent in time cleaning oven section Strong odor An odor from the insul...

Page 33: ... 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 34: ... to ensure that your product is registered or register online at www geappliances com 1 2 3 Model Number Serial Number Cut 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 wi...

Page 35: ...ation Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Damage to the glass cooktop caused by use of cleaners other than the recommended cleaning creams Damage to the glass cooktop caused by hardened spills of sugary materials or melted plastic that are not cleaned according to the directions in the Owner s Manual Replacement of house f...

Page 36: ...scount GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred t...