Page 1: Table Of Contents
Electric Range Problem Solver ... 3–5 Thermostat Adjustment– Do It Yourself... 15 More questions ?…call GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 Consumer Services Appliance and Registration... 2 Important Phone Numbers... 27 Model and Serial Numbers ... 2 Removal of Packaging Tape ... 2 Warranty ...
Page 2: Appliance And Registration
HELP US HELP YOU… Write down the model and serial numbers. You’ll find them on a label on the front of the range behind the storage drawer. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your range.
Page 3: Safety Instructions
If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
• After broiling, always take the broiler pan out of the range and clean it. Leftover grease in the broiler pan can catch fire the next time you use the pan.
Page 5: Surface Cooking Units
• To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the range without extending over the nearby surface units. • Always turn the surface unit controls off before removing the cookware.
Page 6: Features
FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE JBS05...
Page 7 Feature Index 1 Storage Drawer 2 Model and Serial Number Location 3 Anti-Tip Device See the Installation Instructions. 4 Broil Element 5 Oven Light 6 Surface Unit Controls 7 Cooktop 8 Oven Cycling Light Glows until the oven reaches the selected temperature, then goes off and on during cooking with the oven elements as temperature is maintained.
Page 8: Cooktop Comparison
HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE WITH YOUR OLD ONE? Your new cooktop has electric coil surface units. If you are used to cooking on gas burners or other types of electric cooktops you will notice some differences when you use electric coils. Type of Cooktop Description Electric Coil...
Page 9: Surface Control Settings
Your surface units and controls are designed to give you an infinite choice of heat settings for surface unit cooking. At both OFF and HI the control “clicks” into position. When cooking in a quiet kitchen, you may hear slight “clicking” sounds–an indication that the heat settings you selected are being maintained.
Page 10: Cookware Tips
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.
Page 11: Home Canning Tips
Observe the Following Points in Canning 1. Be sure the canner fits over the center of the surface unit. If your range or its location does not allow the canner to be centered on the surface unit, use smaller diameter pots for good canning results.
Page 12: Oven
Oven Temperature Control The OVEN CONTROL knob is located on the control panel on the front of the range. Simply turn the knob to the desired cooking temperature, or to BROIL. The Oven Cycling Light glows until the oven reaches your selected temperature, then goes off and on with the oven heating element during cooking.
Page 13: Baking
Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an oven control system. It is recommended that you operate the oven for a number of weeks to become familiar with your new oven’s performance. If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust the Oven Thermostat section. It lists easy Do It Yourself instructions.
Page 14: Pan Placement
Baking Pans Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur. • Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies. •...
Page 15: Thermostat Adjustment-Do It Yourself
You will hear and feel the notches as you turn the knob. Each notch changes temperature about 15° Fahrenheit. 4. Tighten the screws. 5. Return the knob to the range. Re-check oven performance before making any additional adjustments. Lower screw moves toward hotter or cooler.
Page 16: Roasting/Roasting Guide
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 control is set for Baking. You may hear a slight clicking sound indicating the oven is working properly.
Page 17: Roasting Guide
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 lbs., check with thermometer at half- hour intervals after half the time has passed.
Page 18: Broiling/Broiling Guide
Position the shelf on the recommended shelf position as suggested in the Broiling Guide. Most broiling is done on C position, but if your range is connected to 208 volts, you may wish to use a higher position. Leave the door open to the broil stop position.
Page 19: Broiling Guide
1 • If your range is connected to 208 volts, rare steaks may be broiled by preheating the broiler and positioning the oven shelf one position higher.
Page 20: 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. Surface Units and Drip Pans To clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest setting for a minute.
Page 21: Broiler Pan And Grid
The broiler pan and grid may be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner. Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in the dishwasher. Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere in the range. Oven vent Molded rib Spring clip Clear groove in stem The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning.
Page 22: Lift-Off Oven Door
The light is located in the upper left corner 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.
Page 23: Shelves
Let the range cool before cleaning. We recommend that you wear rubber gloves when cleaning the range. Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavy spattering or spillovers may require cleaning with a mild abrasive cleaner.
Page 24: Anti-Tip Device
Make sure leg leveler engages slot 2. If the bracket side of the range is adjacent to a cabinet, place the bracket against back wall and cabinet. If there is no adjacent cabinet, determine where the location of the range side (painted outside panel) will be.
Page 25: Problem Solver
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN WILL • The plug on the range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. NOT WORK • The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown. • Oven control not properly set.
Page 26 NOTES...
Page 27: Ge Answer Center® 800.626.2000
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 28: 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. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Recycled Paper Part No.

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