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HELP US HELP YOU... Before using your range, read this book carefully. Write down the model and serial numbers. If you received a damaged range... It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 You’ll find them on a label on underneath the cooktop.
—. AMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ● CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN Q The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances, c The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn off burner, then smother flaming pan by covering pan completely with well fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray, or if available, use a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking soda, or if available, use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
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FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Models JDP36GP JDP37GP JDP39WR 6
Feature Index 1 Removable Oven Door with Broil Stop position Easily removed for oven cleaning. Explained on page 19,26 2 Bake Unit Maybe lifted gently for wiping oven floor. 3 Oven Interior Light 12,26 4 Broil Unit 5 “ON” Indicator Light for Surface Units 8 6 Model and Serial Numbers 2 7 Plug-In Surface Units 8,24,27 8 Chrome-Plated Drip Pans 27 9 Lift-Up Cooktop Support rods hold it up to simplify cleaning underneath. 25 10 Oven Vent Duct Located under the right rear surface unit.
SURFACE COOKING Infinite Heat Controls At both OFF and HI settings, there is a slight niche. When turning the control knob to either of these positions, you will feel the control “click” into the niche. When cooking in a quiet kitchen, you may hear slight “clicking” sounds—an indication that the heat settings you selected are being maintained. Switching heats to higher settings always results in a quicker change than switching to lower settings. OFF (~ +’ ]y~ \ / p$p ...
Deep Fat Frying ● Do not overfill cookware with fat that may spill over when adding food. Frosty foods bubble vigorously. Watch food frying at high temperatures. Keep range and hood clean from grease. Wok Cooking ● We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed wok. They are available at Yourloca,,tore ~ . . ● ~ Do not use woks that have support rings. Use of these types of woks, with or Withoutthering;np,ace can be dangerous. Placi~g ,,i*::;:,.
FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL WWPW? 6 1. INCREASE. Short taps to this pad increase the time or temperature by small amounts. Press and hold the pad to increase the time or temperature by larger amounts. 2. DECREASE. Short taps to this pad decrease the time or temperature by small amounts. Press and hold the pad to decrease the time or temperature by larger amounts. 3. BROIL. Press this pad to select the broil function. 4. BAKE. Press this pad to select the bake function. 5. CLEAN.
Clock To Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time of day for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a Timed - Bake or CLEA-N cycle. c1 n A ~ Timer The timer does not control oven operations. The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes. 1. Press the CLOCK pad. CLOCK 2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE padtosetthetimeof day. 3. Press the CLOCK pad to start. To Set the Timer 1. Press the TIMER pad. TIMER c1 2.
,, USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven 1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand how to set them properly. Read over the directions for the Oven Controls so you understand how to use them. 2. Check the oven interior. Look at the shelves. Take a practice run at removing and replacing them properly, to give sure, sturdy support. 3. Read over the information and tips that follow. 4. Keep this book handy so you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range.
Do It YozwseZ$—Adjust the Oven Thermostat If you don’t think the oven is heating at the right temperature when you are baking or roasting, you can reset the thermostat yourself. When cooking food for the first time in your oven, use time given on recipes as a guide. Oven thermostats, over a period of years, may “drift” from the factory setting and the differences in timing between an old and a new oven of 5 to 10 minutes are not unusual.
,, TIMED BAKING How to Time Bake The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or off automatically at specific times that you set. NOTE: Before beginning make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day. To set the clock, first press the CLOCK pad. Press INCREASE or DECREASE pad until correct time of day is displayed. Press the CLOCK pad to start. NOTE: You may use the timer separately while cooking with the Timed Bake feature.
How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Quick Reminder: 1. Press the COOK TIME pad. w’ 2. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad to et, ~ the cooking time. 3. Press the STOP TIME pad. 4. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad until the desired Stop Time appears in the display. 5. Press the BAKE pad. 6. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad to select the oven temperature. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on.
BAKING (continued) For best baking results, follow these suggestions: Oven Shelves Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the desired locations while the oven is cool. The correct shelf position depends on the kind of food and the browning desired. As a general rule, place most foods in the middle of the oven, on either shelf position B or C. See the chart for suggested shelf positions.
Baking Guides , When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for the best baking results. Cookies When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur. Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the walls or the door of the oven. Never entirely cover a shelf with a large cookie sheet.
ROASTING Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum. Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. Therefore, the oven controls are set for BAKE or Timed Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound, indicating the oven is working properly.) Roasting is easy; just follow these directions: 1. Place the shelf in A or B position. No 1 preheating is necessary. 2.
Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the completion of cooking time is recommended. Temperatures are shown in Roasting Guide. For roasts over 8 Ibs., check with thermometer at halfhour intervals after half the time has passed. Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to carve it? A. Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to 20 minutes after removing them from the oven.
BROILING Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the upper unit in the oven. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum. 1. If the meat has fat or gristle near the edge, cut vertical slashes through both about 2“ apart. If desired, the fat may be trimmed, leaving a layer about 1/8” thick. 2. Place the meat on the broiler rack in the broiler pan which comes with the range.
1. Always use the broiler pan and rack that comes with your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan. 2. The oven door should be open to the broil stop position. 3. For steaks and chops, slash fat evenly around the outside edges of the meat. To slash, cut crosswise through the outer fat surface just to the edge of the meat. Use tongs to turn the meat over to prevent piercing the meat and losing juices. 4.
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN Normal Cleaning Time: 3 hours Quick Reminder: 1. Prepare the oven for cleaning. 2. Close the oven door. 3. Press the CLEAN pad. 4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the Clean Time. I Prepare the Oven Before Setting the Controls The range must be completely cool in order to set the self-clean cycle. 1. Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven—they can’t withstand the high cleaning temperatures.
How to Set Oven for Cleaning 1. Follow steps to prepare the oven for cleaning. 2. Close the oven door. (—] 3. press the CLEAN pad. II CLEAN L J 4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired Clean Time is displayed. Clean Time is normally 3 hours. You can change the Clean Time to anywhere between 2 and 4 hours, depending on how dirty the oven is. The self-clean cycle will automatically begin after “CLEAN” is displayed. The words “ON” and “LOCK” will appear on the display.
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) After a Clean Cycle After a clean cycle, you may notice some white ash in the oven. Just wipe it up with a damp cloth. If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled steel wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture. These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle. If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle, the cycle maybe repeated. Questions and Answers Q.
Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE RANGE.
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Lift-Up Cooktop Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch fire. To make cleaning easier, the entire cooktop may be lifted up and supported in the up position. Be sure all surface units are turned off before raising the cooktop. The support rod will hold the cooktop up while you clean underneath it. After cleaning under the cooktop with hot, mild soapy water and a clean cloth, lower the cooktop. Be careful not to pinch your fingers.
Oven Light Bulb The light bulb is located on the rear wall of the oven. Before replacing the bulb, disconnect electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or unplug the range from the electrical outlet. Let the bulb cool completely before removing it. Do not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth. If you do, the bulb will break. To remove: ● Unscrew the cover and remove the bulb. To replace: ● Put in a new 40-watt appliance bulb.
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Control Panel and Knobs It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use of the oven. Clean with mild soap and water of 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 cleaners. A 50/50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well. The control knobs may be removed for cleaning.
— PROBLEM I POSSIBLE CAUSE * If the time display flashes “F-” and a number, you have a function error code. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow oven to cool for one hour. Put oven back into operation. If the failure code repeats, disconnect all power to the range. Call for service. “F-” AND A NUM13ER FLASH ON DISPLAY OVEN WILL NOT WORK Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. ● The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.
THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TVEN WILL NOT SELF-CLEAN Stop Time must be more than 3 hours later than Start Time. ● Oven temperature is too high to set self-clean operation. Allow the range to cool to room temperature and reset the controls. OVEN NOT CLEAN AFTER CLEAN CYCLE “BURNING” OR “OILY” ODOR EMITTING FROM OVEN WHEN TURNED ON ● Oven controls not set properly. ● Heavily soiled ovens require a 3%-4 hour clean time.
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Staple sales slip or cancelled cnecK here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. =UR GE ELECTRIC RANGE WARRANTY I I I WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any parf of the range that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
