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Use andCare Guide
Electric Range
Safety Instructions....................3–5 Problem Solver .......................33, 34
Anti-Tip Device.........................................3, 32 Thermostat Adjustment–
Do It Yourself.............................................19
More questions ?…call
GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil ...........................5, 16, 20, 22
Features........................................................6, 7
Oven .....................
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HELP US HELP YOU… Before using your range, read this Write down the model and serial numbers. guide carefully. You’ll find them on a label behind the storage drawer. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your These numbers are also on the Consumer Product new range properly. Ownership Registration Card that came with your range. Before sending in this card, please write these Keep it handy for answers to your questions. numbers here: If you don’t understand something or need more help,
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Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. • Before performing any service, DISCONNECT IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE THE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THE • The California Safe Drinking Water and HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING of California to publish a list of substances known OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other • Do not l
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • For your safety, never use your appliance for Oven warming or heating the room. • Stand away from the range when opening the • DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes. FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN • Do not heat unopened food containers. THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER Pressure could build up and the container APPLIANCE. could burst, causing an
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Important Safety Instructions • Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, Self-Cleaning Oven earthenware or other glazed containers are • Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door suitable for cooktop cooking; others may break gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be because of the sudden change in temperature. taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket. • To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition • Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven of flammable materials and sp
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FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE 11 12 14 7 8 10 13 9 6
15 16 5 4 17 3 18 2 1 19 Models 20 JSP26 JSP28 JSP31 JSP34 6 TIME OVEN AUTO SELF ON/OFF TIME TIME CLEAR
OFF TIMER CLOCK STOP COOK CLEAN BROIL BAKE HI/LO
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Features of Your Range Explained Feature Index on page 1 Storage Drawer 3, 30 2 Model and Serial Numbers 2 3 Bake Element 24, 28 4 Broil Element 22, 24, 28 5 Oven Interior Light 14, 24, 31 6 Surface Unit Controls 5, 8, 28 7 Lift-Up Cooktop 29 Support rod holds it up to simplify cleaning underneath. 8 Drip Pans 5, 28, 29 9 Plug-In Surface Units 3–5, 8–11 28, 29 10 Oven Light Switch 14 Lets you turn interior oven light on and off. 11 Oven Vent (located under right rear surface unit) 4, 29 12 Anti-
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HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE WITH YOUR OLD ONE? Your new cooktop has electric coil surface units. The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and If you are used to cooking with gas burners or other cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or surface unit you have. types of electric cooktops, you will notice some differences when you use electric coils. The following chart will help you to understand the differences between electric coil surface units and any other type of cooktop y
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M Cooktop Comparison Surface Cooking O L F F SURFACE COOKING Your surface units and controls are designed to give When cooking in a quiet kitchen, you may hear slight you an infinite choice of heat settings for surface unit “clicking” sounds—an indication that the heat settings cooking. At both OFF and HI the control “clicks” into you selected are being maintained. position. Switching to higher heat settings always results in a quicker heat change than switching to lower settings. How to Set the
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SURFACE COOKWARE TIPS Wok Cooking We recommend that you Do not use woks that use only a flat-bottomed have support rings.
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Surface Cookware Tips Home Canning Tips HOME CANNING TIPS HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE-DIAMETER Canning should be done on surface units only. CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE-DIAMETER POTS In surface cooking, the use of pots extending more than FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN one inch beyond the edge of the surface unit’s drip pan WATER. Most syrup or sauce mixtures—and all types is not recommended. However, when canning with a of frying—cook at temperatures much higher than water-bath or pressure can
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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL 1 2 3 CLEAR
OFF
TIME OVEN AUTO SELF TIMER STOP COOK BROIL BAKE CLEAN CLOCK TIME TIME HI/LO ON/OFF 10 9 4 11 8 7 6 5 10. CLOCK. To set clock, first press the CLOCK 1. CLEAR/OFF. Press this pad to cancel all oven operations except clock and timer. pad. Then press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to change the time of day. 2. DISPLAY. Shows the operations you have selected, the time of day and the cooking or 11. TIMER ON/OFF. Press this pad to select the timer functio
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Features of Your Oven Control Oven Control, Clock and Timer OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER Clock To Set the Clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven 1. Press the CLOCK pad. timing functions to work properly. The time of day CLOCK cannot be changed during a Timed Baking or Self- Cleaning cycle. 2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the time of day. Timer To Set the Timer The timer is a minute timer; 1. Press the TIMER The timer will start automatically it does not control oven ope
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USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven 1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand NOTE: how to set them properly. • You may notice a “burning” or “oily” smell the 2. Check the oven interior. Look at the shelves. first few times you turn your oven on. This is normal Take a practice run at removing and replacing them in a new oven and will disappear in a short time. properly to give sure, sturdy support. To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours. See the Operati
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Using Your Oven Baking BAKING Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust using an oven control system. We recommend that the Oven Thermostat section. It lists easy Do It you operate the range for a number of weeks using the Yourself instructions on how to adjust the thermostat. time given on recipes as a guide to become familiar NOTE: When the oven gets hot, the top and outside with your new oven’s performance. surfaces of the ran
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BAKING (continued) Baking Pans Pan Placement For even cooking and proper browning, there must be Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur. enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered as • Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a much as possible rather than being placed to the front browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies. or to the back of the oven. • Sh
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Baking Timed Baking Don’t Peek Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do DO NOT open the door to check until the minimum not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes time. Opening the oven door frequently during cooking allows heat to escape and makes baking provide minimum and maximum baking times such as “bake 30-40 minutes.” times longer. Your baking results may also be affected. TIMED BAKING How to Time Bake The control allows you to turn the oven on or off NOTE: Before be
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TIMED BAKING (continued) How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop 5. Press the BAKE pad. Easy Reference: BAKE 1. Press the COOK TIME pad. 2. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad to set 6. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE the length of baking time. pad until the desired temperature is 3. Press the STOP TIME pad. displayed. 4. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad until The oven will turn on automatically. the desired Stop Time appears in the display. The word “ON” and “100°” will be displayed. The Cook Time
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Timed Baking Adjust the Oven Thermostat ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT— DO IT YOURSELF! To Adjust the Thermostat: You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. We recommend that you 1. Press the BAKE pad. use your new oven for a few weeks to become more BAKE familiar with it, following the times given in your recipes as a guide. 2. Select an oven temperature between 500°F. If you think your new oven is too hot or too cold, and 550°F. you can adjust the thermostat your
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ROASTING Most meats continue to cook slightly after being Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. removed from the oven. The internal temperature will rise about 5° to 10°F during the recommened standing Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum. time of 10 to 20 minutes. This allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to carve. To compensate for Roasting is really a baking procedure used for mea
