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GE JCS57 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

GE JCS57 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Safety
Instructions
Anti-Tip
Dmice
. . .3, 25, 35
Important
Safety
Instructions
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3-5
Operating
Instructions
Clock and Timer
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] 0-12
Features
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6, 7
Oven
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l 1-24
Baking
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14-16
Broiling/
Broiling
Guide
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91,92
Control
Settings
. . .10, 11
Preheating
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11, 15
Roasting
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90
Self-Cleaning
Instructions
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93, 94
Timed
Baking
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17, 18
Surface
Cooking
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8, 9
Control
Settings
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8
Cookware
Tips
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9
Care
and
Cleaning
Door
Removal
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28
Lift-Up
Cooktop
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26
Oven
Light
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27
Porcelain
Interior
. .....
28
Surface
Units
and Drip Pans
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95
Installation
Instructions
Anti-Tip
Device
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35
Clearances
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34
Electrical
Connections
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99-33
Flooring
Under
the Rang_
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5
Leveling
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5
Troubleshooting
Tips
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36, 37
Consumer
Support
Consumer
Support
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Back Co_er
Warranw
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39
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
The model
and serial numbex_
can
be fimnd
on a label on the front
of
the range, behind
the left oven or
storage
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318200709 164D4290P378
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JcP 6 7
49-80226 08-03JR

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  • Page 1 wvvvv.GEAppliances.com Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Anti-Tip Dmice . . .3, 25, 35 Anti-Tip Device ..Clearances ... Important Safety °e,,_ Instructions ..Electrical Connections ..99-33 j(; s 5 7 Operating Instructions Flooring Under JcP 6 7 Clock and Timer ..

  • Page 2: Help Us Help You

    We're proud of our service and want you to be Manager, Customer Relations pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with GE Appliances the service you receive, here are the steps to follow Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 for further help.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. _ WARNING- IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic All ranges can tip and injury could Enforcement Act requires tile Governor of result. To prevent accidental tipping California to publish a list of substances known of the range, attach it to the floor by to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other...

  • Page 4: Surface Cooking Units

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued_ • For your safety, never use your appliance for • Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop is a warming or heating the room. convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot •...

  • Page 5: Installing The Range

    www.GEAppliances.com • Be sure the drip pans and the vent duct are not • When flaming foods under the hood. turn the fan on. covered and are in place. Their absence during cooking could damage range parts and wiring. • Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or •...
  • Page 6 FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE (Features and appearance may vary) JCS57 JCP67...
  • Page 7 8, 9, 26 11 Surface Unit "ON" Indicator Light 12 Oven Vents Located under the right rear surface unit (model JCS57). Located under the right and left rear surface units (model JCP67). 13 Lift-Up Cooktop 14 Oven Interior Light 11, 27 Comes on automatically when the door is opened.

  • Page 8: How To Set The Controls

    SURFACE CONTROLS At both OFF and HI the control "clicks" into position. You may hear slight "clicking" sounds during cooking, indicating the control is keeping the unit at the heat level or power level you set. Switching heats to higher settings always shows a quicker change than switching to a lower setting.
  • Page 9 www.GEAppliances.com SURFACE COOKWARE TIPS Cookware Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware. Aluminum RIGHT WRONG cookware conducts heat faster than other metals. Cast-iron and coated cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb heat, but generally cook evenly at low to medium heat settings. Steel pans may cook unevenly if not combined with other metals.

  • Page 10: Oven Control, Clock And Timer

    OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER (model JCS57) @Y@@ 1. BAKE Pad. Press this pad to select the bake 7. KITCHEN TIMER. Press this pad to select the function. timer feature. The timer does not control oven operations. The timer can time up to 11 hours 2.
  • Page 11 www.GEAppliances.com OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER (model JCP67) LEFT OVEN CONTROL OVENTEMP NOTE: Double oven models have separate controls 9. DECREASE (-). Short taps to this pad decrease for the right and left ovens. the time or temperature by small amounts. Press and hold the pad to decrease the time or 1.
  • Page 12 OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER Automatic Clock To Set the Clock The clock must be set first for the oven to work and 1. Press the CLOCK pad. for the automatic oven timing functions (on some 2. Press the INCREASE and DECREASE models) to work properly.
  • Page 13 vvvvw.GEAppliances.com USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven 1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand 3. Read over the information and tips that follow. to set them properly. 4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it, 2.

  • Page 14: Oven Shelves

    BAKING NOTE: When the oven is hot, the top and outside On double oven models, if you think an adjustment surfaces of the range get hot too. necessary, see the Adjust the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy Do It Yourself instructions Your oven temperature is controlled using the latest...

  • Page 15: Pan Placement

    vvww.GEAppliances.com Preheating Preheating is necessary for good results when baking Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat means bringing the oven up to the specified temperature cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles before putting the food in the oven. To preheat, set the and roasts, preheating is not necessary.
  • Page 16 BAKING continued) Aluminunl Foil Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil. This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking. A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food.

  • Page 17: Timed Baking

    www.GEAppliances.com TIMED BAKING (right oven--model JCP67) How to Time Bake On double oven models, the oven control allows you NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the oven clock to turn the right side oven on or off automatically shows the correct time of day. specific times that you set.
  • Page 18 TIMED BAKING (continued) How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop 5. Press the BAKE pad. Quick Reminder: 6. Using the INCREASE or DECREASE pad, enter 1. Press the BAKE TIME pad. the desired temperature. 2. Press the INCREASE and DECREASE pads To change the oven temperatm'e after baking has...
  • Page 19 vvww.GEAppliances.com ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT-- DO IT YOURSELF! You may find that your new oven cooks differently We do not recommend the use of thermometers, than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a such as those found in grocery stores, to check the few weeks to become more familiar...
  • Page 20 ROASTING Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry Select a pan as close to the size of the meat as possible. can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting (The broiler pan with grid is a good pan for this.) Line temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep the broiler pan with aluminum foil when using the pan...
  • Page 21 1/8" thick. How to Set Your Oven For Broiling (model JCS57 and right oven only of double oven model JCP67) NOTE: On double oven models make sure you set 4. Press the BROIL pad.

  • Page 22: Questions And Answers

    BROILING GUIDE • If desired, marinate meats or chicken before • When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty broiling, or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to edges hang over the sides. These could soil the oven bottom.

  • Page 23: Operating The Self-Cleaning Oven

    www.GEAppliances.com OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (right oven--model JCP67) Before a Clean Cycle The range must be completely cool in order to set On these areas, use detergent and hot water or a the self-clean cycle. soap-filled steel wool pad. Rinse well with a vinegar and water solution.

  • Page 24: How To Set The Oven For Cleaning

    OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) How to Set the Oven for Cleaning 3. When the DOOR LOCKED light is off and the Follow the steps in the Before a Clean Cycle section. oven has cooled, open the door. 1. Press the SELF CLEAN pad.

  • Page 25: Care And Cleaning

    www.GEAppliances.com CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your range If your range is removed will give you efficient and satisfactory service. cleaning, servicing or any reason, Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to be sure the anti-tip device is re- help assure safe and proper maintenance.

  • Page 26: Lib-Up Cooktop

    CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Control Panel and Knob The control knobs may Clean up any spills or spatters with a damp cloth. be removed for easier Remove heavier soil with warm, soapy water. cleaning. To remove a Clean control panel with mild liquid dish detergent knob, pull it straight and a soft cloth.

  • Page 27: Broiler Pan And Grid

    www. GEAppfiance& com Oven Light To remove the light bulb: 1. Swing the wire to the side and hold. 2. Lift off the glass lens. 3. Remove the bulb. To replace the light bulb: The oven light has a glass lens held in place with a spring wire to protect the oven bulb from the heat of 1.

  • Page 28: Lift-Off Oven Door

    Porcelain Oven Interior (JCS57--1efl side storage compartment only; JCP67--1eft oven only) With proper care, the porcelain enamel finish on the If necessary, you may use an oven cleaner.

  • Page 29: Before You Begin

    BEFOREYOU BEGIN You must use a 3-wire, single-phase A.C. 208Y/120 Volt or 240/120 Volt, 60 hertz Read these instructions completely and carefully. electrical system. If you connect to aluminum IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the wiring, properly installed connectors approved for use with aluminum wiring local electrical...
  • Page 30 MODELSWITH FACTORYCONNECTED REMOVECOOKTOPSHIPPING SCREWS POWERSUPPLY CORD The liftable cooktop is locked down to prevent shipping damage. Some models may be equipped with a factory connected 3 conductor power supply cord. 1. Open both oven doors and locate the two shipping screws at the front end, underneath Mobile...
  • Page 31 3-WIRE POWERCORD INSTALLATION 4-WIRE POWERCORD INSTALLATION WARNING: The neutral WARNING: Theneutral or ground or ground wire of the power cord must be connected wire of the power cord must be connected to the neutral terminal located in the center to the neutral terminal located...
  • Page 32 3-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION 3-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION(cont.) NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING: E. Insert the center bare wire (neutral) through the bottom opening of the center Aluminum building wire may be used connector. Insert the two side bare wire tips into must be rated for the correct amperage the bottom...
  • Page 33 4-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION 4-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION(cont.) NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING: G. Insert the center bare wire (neutral) through the bottom opening of the center Aluminum building wire may be used connector. Insert the two side bare wire tips into must be rated for the correct amperage the bottom...
  • Page 34 GENERAL The figure below shows the recommended installation relationship of the ranges to the To eliminate the hazard of reaching over heated vertical walls of the surrounding structure. surface elements, cabinets or storage spaces Please note the following: should not be provided over a range.

  • Page 35: Important Safety Warning

    IMPORTANT SAFETYWARNING 1. Unfold the paper template and place it flat on the floor with the back and side edges positioned This range must be properly secured to the exactly where the back and sides of the range will floor by using the included anti-tip brackets be located when installed.
  • Page 36 QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SURFACE UNITS • The surface units are not plugged in solidly. NOT FUNCTIONING • The surface unit controls are not properly set. OVEN LIGHT * The light bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace.
  • Page 37 www.GEAppliances.com PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN TEMPERATURE • The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven TOO HOT OR TOO COLD Thermostat--Do It Yourself section. CLOCK AND TIMER • Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power outlet. Check for DO NOT WORK blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker.
  • Page 38 NOTES...
  • Page 39 (leiect in materials From the date ofthe During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor original purchase part. and in-home service to replace the defective Service...
  • Page 40 ScheduleService www.GEAppliances.com v,'mr service at Expert (;E repair sets:ice is onlx one step away fl'om your (loot; Get on-line and schedule your conxenience 24 hom_ am (lm of the _ear! Or call 800.GE.(_AI_ES (800.432.2737) dining natural business hom_. RealLife DesignStudio www.GEAppliances.co...

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