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GE Appliances
Electric
Range
Owner’s Manual
JBS07PI Standard Clean–Coil Top
JBP46WI Self-Clean–Coil Top
JBP76WI Self-Clean–Glass Top
Part No. 164D3333P072 Rev. 1 Pub. No. 49-8830-1A CG 1-98
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Congratulations! Safety Information You Are Now Part of the GE Family Safety Precautions . . . . . . . 3–6 Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5 quality products. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Surface Cooking Units . . . . . 5, 6 Owner’s Manual. Radiant Surface Units . . . . . . . 6 Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your range. That’s important, because your new range will be part of your family for many year
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. WARNING ANTI-TIP DEVICE All ranges can tip and injury could result. To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to th
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS n Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments n Flame in the oven can be smothered while using the appliance. Be careful when completely by closing the oven door and turning the oven off or by using a multi- reaching for items stored over the range. Flammable material could be ignited if purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher. brought in contact with hot surface units or heating elements a
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips SELF-CLEANING OVEN n Do not clean the door gasket. The door n Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the gasket is essential for a good seal. Care broiler pan, grid and other cookware. should be taken not to rub, damage or move n Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before the gasket. starting the self-cleaning operation. n Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s n If the self-cleaning mode m
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! RADIANT SURFACE UNITS Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off. n Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The n Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet cooktop can be scratched with items such as sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry and surface unit, be careful to avoid steam burns. rivet
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Using the surface units. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Set Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want. At both OFF and HI the control clicks into position. You may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking, indicating the control is keeping the power level you set. Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when y
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Using the surface units. About the radiant surface units… (glass cooktops) SURFACE The radiant cooktop features heating units n Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable COOKING using the cleaning cream or full strength white beneath a smooth glass surface. vinegar. NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop n Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent is used for the first time. It is caused by the heating film on the cooktop. The
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Selecting types of cookware. The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops. Stainless Steel: Glass-ceramic: recommended usable, but not recommended Poor performance. May scratch the surface. Aluminum: heavy weight recommended Stoneware: Good conductivity. Aluminum residues usable, but not recommended sometimes appear as scrat
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Using the oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Clock and Timer Features (on self-clean models only) COOK TIME ON/OFF Pad TEMP RECALL Press this pad and then press the Press the – pad above TEMP RECALL to HOUR and MIN. pads to set the amount display the selected oven temperature. of time you want your food to cook. Display Turn the Oven Temperature knob Shows the time of day and the time set to the desired temperature. The oven for the timer. w
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Oven Control Settings (on self-clean models only) OVEN ON Light Glows anytime the oven is heating. The light will flash when the oven automatically turns off to remind you to turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF. CLEAN Light Glows when the oven is in the self-clean cycle. After the self-clean cycle, the light will flash. Unlatch the door and turn Oven Temperature Knob the Oven Temperatu
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Using the oven. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin… The shelves have stop-locks, so that when To remove a shelf, pull it toward you, tilt the placed correctly on the supports, they will front end up and pull it out. stop before coming completely out, and will To replace, place the end of the shelf (stop- not tilt. locks) on the support, tilt up the front and When placing and removing cookware, push the shelf in. pull t
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips How to Set the Oven for Broiling Place the meat or fish on the broiler grid in the broiler pan. Follow suggested shelf positions in the Broiling guide. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to BROIL. Leave the door open to the broil stop position. The door stays open by itself, yet the proper temperature is maintained in the oven. Broiling Guide Quantity and/ Shelf First Side Second Side Food o
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Using the clock and timer. (on self-clean models only) Not all features are on all models. To Set the Clock The clock must be set for the automatic Press the CLOCK pad. oven timing functions to work properly. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads. The time of day cannot be changed during a timed baking or self-cleaning cycle. Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. To Set the Timer Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad. Press the HOUR and MIN. pads until the amount of time you want shows in the displ
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Using the timed baking and roasting features. (on self-clean models only) Do not latch the oven door during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. NOTE: Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork, should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure
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Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself. Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven. These thermometers may vary 11–22°C. (20–40°F). NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling or th
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Using the self-cleaning oven. (on self-clean models only) Never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism. Before a Clean Cycle The range must be completely cool in order to set Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners. Clean the self-clean cycle. the top, sides and outside of the oven door with soap and water. We recommend venting with an open window or
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Care and cleaning of the range. If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury. Control Panel and Knobs Clean up spatters with a damp cloth. The control knobs may be removed for Remove heavier soil with warm, soapy water. easier cleaning. To remove a knob, pull it straight off the stem. Wash the knobs in Do not use a
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Porcelain Oven Interior (for standard clean models only) With proper care, the porcelain enamel Do not spray oven cleaner on the electrical controls and switches because it could finish on the inside of the oven—top, cause a short circuit and result in sparking bottom, sides, back and inside of the door— or fire. will stay new-looking for years. Do not allow a film from the cleaner to Let
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Care and cleaning of the range. Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable for cleaning. To clean the inside of the door: (on standard clean models) Do not lift the door by the handle. n Soap and water will normally do the To remove the door, open it to the special job. Heavy spattering or spillovers may stop position. Grasp firmly on each side and require cleaning with a mild abrasive lift the door straight up and off the hinges. cleaner. Soapy, wet metal pads may also Do not place hands
