Page 1: Table Of Contents
Safety Instructions .......35, 36 ....3–5 Thermostat Adjustment– Anti-Tip Device ......3, 25, 30, 34 Do It Yourself..........17 More questions ?…call GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 Operating Instructions, Tips Aluminum Foil......5, 15, 18–20 Automatic Timers and Clock .....11, 17 Installation ........30–34 Features............6, 7 Anti-Tip Device ........30, 34...
Page 2: Appliance Registration
Before you request service… help, call: ® Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. GE Answer Center It lists causes of minor operating problems that you 800.626.2000 can correct yourself. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Write down the model and serial numbers.
Page 3: Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE WARNING— All ranges can tip and injury could result. • The California Safe Drinking Water and To prevent accidental tipping of Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor the range, attach it to the wall and of California to publish a list of substances floor by installing the Anti-Tip device...
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • For your safety, never use your appliance for Oven warming or heating the room. • Stand away from 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.
Page 5: Surface Cooking Units
• Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler • To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric pan, grid and other cookware. shock, always be certain that the controls for all surface units are at the off position and all coils •...
Page 6: Features
FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE 12 13 Broiler Pan and Grid (not included on all models) (appearance may vary) JBP22 JBP23 Support Rods Some models have lift-up cooktops for easier cleaning. Drip Wells...
Page 7: Features
Explained Feature Index Not all models have all features. on page 1 Storage Drawer (on some models) 2 Anti-Tip Device See the Installation Instructions. 3, 25, 30, 32 3 Broil Element 4, 20, 29 4 Oven Door Latch Use for Self-Cleaning only. 13, 16, 18, 20, 22–24 5 Oven Cycling Light 6 Surface Unit Control Knobs...
Page 8: Surface Cooking
HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE? Your new cooktop has electric coil surface units. The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or If you are used to cooking with gas burners or other types of electric cooktops, you will notice some surface unit you have.
Page 9: Cookware Tips
Cooking Guide for Using Heat Settings HI—Used to begin cooking or to bring water to a boil. Reduce heat setting after water boils. Medium High—(Setting halfway between HI and MED) Maintains a fast boil on large amounts of food. MED—Sauté and brown; keeps food at a medium Medium Low Medium High boil or simmer.
Page 10: Canning Tips
SURFACE COOKWARE TIPS (continued) Wok Cooking We recommend that Do not use woks that have you use only a support rings. Use of these flat-bottomed wok. types of woks, with or They are available at without the ring in place, your local retail store.
Page 11: Automatic Timers And Clock
AUTOMATIC TIMERS AND CLOCK The automatic timers and clock on your range are helpful devices that serve several purposes. STOP TIME DELAY START PUSH TO TURN To Set the Clock To set the Clock, push the knob in and turn the clock hands to the correct time.
Page 12: Control Settings
USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven 1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand how 3. Read over the information and tips that follow. to set them properly. Read over the directions for 4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it, the Automatic Oven Timers so you understand their especially during the first weeks of using your use with the controls.
Page 13: Oven
Shelf Positions The oven has four shelf supports as identified in this illustration as A (bottom), B, C and D (top). Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections. Oven Light (on some models) The light comes on automatically when the door is opened. On models with an oven window, use the switch to turn the light on and off when the door is closed.
Page 14: Pan Placement
BAKING (continued) Oven Shelves Arrange the oven Type of Food Shelf Position shelf or shelves in the desired locations Angel food cake while the oven is Biscuits or muffins B or C cool. The correct shelf position Cookies or cupcakes B or C depends on the kind of food and the...
Page 15: Aluminum Foil
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.
Page 16: Timed Baking
TIMED BAKING How to Time Bake Do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Your oven can be set to turn off and on automatically. NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day.
Page 17: Thermostat Adjustment-Do It Yourself
How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in 3. Turn the OVEN SET knob to TIMED BAKE. Turn the correct position before you turn the oven on. the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired temperature. You can set the oven control to delay-start the oven, 4.
Page 18: Roasting, Roasting Guide
ROASTING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing, roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. after being removed from the oven. Standing time recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes. This Roasting is cooking by dry heat.
Page 19: Roasting Guide
Questions and Answers Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer? a roast or poultry? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the A. It is not necessary to preheat your oven. completion of cooking time is recommended.
Page 20: Broiling, Broiling Guide
BROILING Do not lock the oven door with the latch while Turn the food only once during broiling. Time the foods broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. for the first side according to the Broiling Guide. Turn the food, then use the times given for the second side as a Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from guide to the preferred doneness.
Page 21: Broiling Guide
BROILING GUIDE • Always use a broiler pan and grid. They are • When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty designed to minimize smoking and spattering by edges hang over the sides because dripping fat trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan. could soil the oven.
Page 22: Self-Cleaning Instructions
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN Normal Cleaning Time: 3 hours 3. Clean spatters or spills on the oven front frame, and Quick Reminder: the oven door outside the gasket with a dampened cloth. The oven front frame and the oven door 1.
Page 23 How to Set the Oven for Cleaning • Make sure both the clock and the DELAY START Quick Reminder: dial show the correct time of day. When the DELAY START knob is pushed in and turned, it 1. Turn the OVEN SET and the OVEN TEMP will “pop”...
Page 24 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) After a Clean Cycle After cleaning is complete, the door will stay locked You may notice some white ash in the oven. until the oven cools down. The door latch and oven Just wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools. control knobs must be returned to their original If white spots remain, remove them with a soap- positions before you can use the oven.
Page 25: Care And Cleaning
CARE AND CLEANING 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 ELECTRIC POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE RANGE.
Page 26: Drip Pans
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Surface Units and Drip Pans To clean the surface units, turn the control to the To replace a surface unit: highest setting for a minute. The coils will burn off • Replace the drip pan into the recess in the any soil.
Page 27: Oven Vent
Control Panel and Knobs Clean up any spills or spatters with a damp cloth. Remove heavier soil with warm, soapy water. Clean the control panel with mild liquid dish detergent and a soft cloth. Rub the control panel lightly. CAUTION: Do not use abrasives of any kind on the control panel.
Page 28: Lift-Off Door
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable, • Do not rub or clean the door gasket—the fiberglass but it is heavy. You may need material of the gasket has an extremely low help removing and replacing the resistance to abrasion.
Page 29: Storage Drawer
Oven Shelves Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. Oven shelves may be cleaned in self-cleaning oven. However, they will darken, lose their luster and become hard to slide.
Page 30: Installation
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN STEP 1 Read these instructions completely PREPARE THE OPENING and carefully. ″ spacing is recommended from the range to ⁄ IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for adjacent vertical walls above cooktop surface. the local electrical inspector’s use. Allow 30″...
Page 31: Flooring Under The Range
Flooring Under the Range BEFORE Your range, like many other household KNOCKOUT items, is heavy and can settle into soft RING floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or BRACKET carpeting. When moving the range on this type of flooring, use care and follow these simple and inexpensive instructions.
Page 32 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) STEP 4 STEP 5 3 WIRE POWER CORD INSTALLATION 4 WIRE POWER CORD INSTALLATION Remove the 3 wire terminal screws from A. Remove the 3 screws from the connector the connector block. Insert screws through block. each power cord terminal ring and into the B.
Page 33 STEP 6 STEP 7 3 WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION 4 WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION Remove the 3 screws from the connector Remove the 3 screws from the connector block. block. Insert bare wires between the connector Remove the grounding strap from the connector block terminals and movable nuts.
Page 34: Leveling
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) STEP 8 STEP 9 ANTI-TIP BRACKET INSTALLATION LEVELING THE RANGE AN ANTI-TIP bracket is supplied with instructions The range must be level. Leveling feet are located for installation in a variety of locations. The at each corner of the base of the range. Remove instructions include a template, a parts list and a the storage drawer or kick panel (depending on list of tools necessary to complete the installation.
Page 35: Problem Solver
QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SURFACE • Surface units are not plugged in solidly. UNITS NOT • Drip pans are not set securely in the cooktop. FUNCTIONING • Surface unit controls are not properly set. PROPERLY OVEN WILL •...
Page 36 • OVEN SET knob must be at CLEAN or OFF before latch handle can be moved. OVEN TEMPERATURE • Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat– TOO HOT OR TOO COLD Do It Yourself section. If you need more help…call, toll free: GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 consumer information service...
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Page 39: Consumer Services
We’ll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 ® Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center information service is available to help.
Page 40: Warranty
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 This book is printed on recycled paper. JBP22 JBP23 Part No.

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