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GE JCS57 Use And Care & Installation Manual

GE JCS57 Use And Care & Installation Manual

Ge electric ranges use and care & installation guide jcs57, jcp67
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~Use&nd&re & ln~llation Guid6
Electric Range
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Safe~ Instructions ...................3-5
Anti-Tp Device ................................ 3, 23,31
OperatingInstrutiions,~ps
Clock and Tmer ................................... 10, I I
Features......................................................- 6,7
Oven ....................................................... 11-22
Bating ................................................. 13-17
Broiling................................................ 19,20
Control Settings....................................... I I
Preheating........................... 11, 13, 15, 16
Roasting..................................................... 18
Self< leaning Instructions.............. 21, 22
Treed Baking.................................... 13-17
Surface Cooking........................................ 8,9
Control Setiings.......................................... 8
CooWare Taps......................................
9
Careand Cleaning...................
23-27
Cooktop..... .................................................... 24
Door Removal .............................................. 26
Oven Light.. ................................................... 25
Self-CleaningInstructions.................21. 22
Standard Oven............................................. 27
Surface Units................................................ 23
Problem Solver..............................
32
More questions?...call
GEAnswerCenteP 800.626.2000
installation
................................. 28-31
Anti-Tp Device ............................................ 3 I
Flooring Under the Range ........................... 5
Leveling............................................................ 5
Consumer Services..................35
Appliance Registration..................................2
Important Phone Numbers....................... 35
Model and Serial Location ...........................2
Warranw ........................................Back Cover
~Models:
JCS57
JCP67
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GE Appliances

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  • Page 1 Careand Cleaning... Cooktop..24 Door Removal ... 26 Oven Light..25 Self-CleaningInstructions...21. 22 Standard Oven... 27 Surface Units... 23 GE Appliances Electric Range Problem Solver... More questions?...call GEAnswerCenteP 800.626.2000 installation Anti-Tp Device ... 3 I Flooring Under the Range ... 5 Leveling...
  • Page 2 Louisville, KY 40225 Write dom the model and serial numbers. You’ll find them on a label on the front of the range, behind the left oven or storage compartment door: These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your range.
  • Page 3 Make sure they fit securely under the ends of the bracket. E you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the device is properly engaged when you push the range back against the wall.
  • Page 4 Oven Stand away from the range when opening the oven door.Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face andor eyes.
  • Page 5 Be careful when moving the range on this type of flooring. It should be installed on a 1/4” thick sheet of plywood (or similar material) as follows:...
  • Page 6 JCS57 JCP67...
  • Page 7 13 Oven Light Switch 14 Storage Drawer 15 Lift-Off Oven Door with Brofl Stop Position 16 Storage Compartment with Shelf (Model JCS57) 17 Broiler Pan and Grid Do not clean in the self-cleaning oven (Model JCP67). 18 Broil Element 19 Drip Pans 20 Surface Uni&...
  • Page 8 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 Deep Fat Frying Do not ovetilll cookware with fat that may spill over when adding food. Frosty foods bubble vigorously. Watch food frying at high temperatures. Keep the range and hood clean from grease. Wok Cooking We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomedwok.
  • Page 10 The automatic timer and clock on your range are helpful devices that serve several purposes. To Set the Clock Model JCS57 To set the clock, pushthe centerknob of the clock in and turn the clock hands to the correct time.
  • Page 11 Preheatingthe oven, evento hightemperature settings,is speedy—rarely t akingmorethan5 to 6 minutes. P reheat t heovenonlywhennecessary. Manyfoodswillcooksatisfactorily w ithout preheating. If youfindpreheating i s necessary, s ee How to Set Your Range for Preheating section. (continued mxtpage) in the oven?
  • Page 12 Oven Interior Shelves Rght Oven The shelv~ in the right oven are designed tith stop-loch so that when placed correctly on the she~ supports, the she~ Ml stop before coming completely out from the oven, and will not tilt when remoting food nor when placing food on them.
  • Page 13 Stop Time) will be described. On model JCP67, the STOP and ST~T dials are different in appearance than the dials on the JCS57. However, they do operate in the same manner. NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the clock shows the correct time of day.
  • Page 14 9:00. You have now set the oven for 2% hours of delayed bake time. NOTE: The time on the STOP dial must be later than the time shown on the range clock and the START dial, BA~G (continued)
  • Page 15 How to Set the Range for Preheating To preheat the left oven, follow these directions: 1. Turn the LE~ OWN knob to the temperature in the recipe and the left Oven Cycling Light will come on. 2. When the light goes out, put the food in the oven. (This indicates tiat the oven has reached the desired temperature.)
  • Page 16 BA~G NOTE: Whenthe oven is hot, the top andoutside surfacesof the rangeget hot too. Forbest bakingresults,follow these suggestions: Oven Shelves Arrange 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.
  • Page 17 Baking Gtides 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 dl around) may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur.
  • Page 18 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. How to Roast in the Right Oven 1. Place the shelf in position 1 or 2. No preheating is necessary.
  • Page 19 Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the upper element in the oven. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum. How to Brofiin the Wght Oven 1.
  • Page 20 If desired, marinate meats or chicken before broiling, or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minites only. QReheat the left oven 10 minutes before broiling. You do not need to preheat the right oven broiler. The times in this guide are approximate. Amounti Food Thickness...
  • Page 21 1. Turn the OVEN SET and the OVEN TEMP knobs to CLEAN. 2. Make sure that both the range clock and the START dial show the correct time of day. Push and turn the STOP time dial on the timer to the desired cleaning time, this automatically locks the door.
  • Page 22 OPEM~G After a Clean Cycle 1. When the Oven Cleaning Light is off, turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF. 2. Turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF. The door will automatically unlatch and all signal lights will be off. To Stop a Clean Cycle CAUTION: After setting the oven for a clean cycle, do not try to open the oven door as this can damage...
  • Page 23 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 ELECTNC POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLE~NG OF THE RANGE.
  • Page 24 Cleatig Under the Range reachedeastiy The area under the range can be for cleaningby removingthe bottomdrawer. Toremove, p ullthedrawer outalltheway,tiltupthe frontandremoveit. Toreplace, i nsertglidesatthe backof thedrawer beyondthestopon rangeglides.
  • Page 25 CAUTION: Before replacing your oven bulb, disconnect the electrical power for the range at the main fise or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely before removing or replacing.
  • Page 26 Door Y / / pushing the top of the removed from the door toward the range. range ~ Pull the door free of the hinges. To replace the door 1. Position the door slots squarely over both hinges to replace it.
  • Page 27 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 28 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. WPORT~: Save these instructions for the local electrical inspector’s use. ~PORT~: Observe W governing codes and ordinances. TO INSTWR: have these instructions tith the appHance *r initiation is completed. TO CONSU~R Keep tis Use and &e Guide and kstihtion...
  • Page 29 STEP1 WARN~G: E~~C~ GROUND IS REQU~D ON ~IS APP~CE. ~is apphance is manufactured with the neuti terminal connected to the frame. 1. H lod codes permit comection of tie grounding conductor to the neuti wire of the copper power supp~ cord: A Removethe screws md rtise the terminal block cover ~ower part of the back wire cover).
  • Page 30 W beyond the bottom of the mbinets. There is a minimum V clearance required from the left side of the range to a wall. This clearance is needed to open the left side oven door or to remove the oven rack.
  • Page 31 3/lV Diameter Masonry Drill (i instiing in concrete) Back Edge of Range or Rear Wall Brackets attach to the floorat the back of the range to hold both rear leg levelers.When fasteningto the floor,be sure that screws do not penetrate electricalwiringor plumbing.me screws provided...
  • Page 32 GE Answer Centerm 800.626.2000 consumer information service QUESmONS? The plug on the range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown. oven controls are not properly set.
  • Page 34 NO~S...
  • Page 35 WtillBeThere purchaseofyournew GEapphance,receivetheassurancethatifyou everneed With the idormation or resistance horn GE,we’U be here. AUyou haveto do iscall—toll-bee! GEhswer~nte~ anyGE major appliance, GEAnswerCenter” Whateveryourquestionabout information serviceisavailableto help. Your call—and your question-will be answeredpromptly and cowteously. And you can call anytime.GEAnswer Center@serviceisopen 24 hours a day, 7 daysa week.
  • Page 36 Installation Instructions providedwiththe product. Warrantor: General Electric Company Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 under warranty. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products home use...

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