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USER MANUAL JBP26BHBB GE

Electric Coil & Radiant Ranges

Safety Information 2-6

Operating Instructions

Adjust the Oven

Thermostat 21

Clock and Timer....15, 16

Oven....12-14

Oven Controls....10, 11

Sabbath Feature .....19, 20

Selecting Types of Cookware .....9

Self-Cleaning....24, 25

Special Features ....18

Surface Units 7,8

Timed Baking and Roasting .....17

Warming Drawer 22,23

Care and Cleaning ..... 26-33

Glass Cooktop ....32, 33

Troubleshooting Tips .....34-37

Accessories 38

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ....Back Cover

Warranty 39

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # ____

Serial # ____

You can find them on a label, behind the storage drawer or warming drawer on the oven frame.

Owner's Manual

Coil Top and

Radiant Top Models

Standard Self-Clean

Clean Models Models

JBS03 JB600

JBS07 JBP15

JBS15 JBP22

JBS27 JBP27

JBS56 JBP60

RB525 JBP61

RB526 RB740

RB536 RB757

RB540 RB758

RB787

RB790

RB800

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

⚠ WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

ANTI-TIP DEVICE

WARNING

• All ranges can tip.
  • BURNS or other SERIOUS INJURIES can result.
  • INSTALL and CHECK the ANTI-TIP bracket following the instructions supplied with the bracket.

To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket. See installation instructions shipped with the bracket for complete details before attempting to install.

To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly, remove the storage drawer or kick panel and look underneath the range to see that the leveling leg is engaged in the bracket. On models without a storage drawer or kick panel, carefully tip the range forward. The bracket should stop the range within 4 inches. If it does not, the bracket must be reinstalled. If the range is pulled from the wall for any reason, always repeat this procedure to verify the range is properly secured by the anti-tip bracket.

For free-standing or slide-in ranges, never completely remove the leveling legs or the range will not be secured to the anti-tip device properly.

If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your purchase, call 1.800.626.8774 to receive one at no cost (in Canada, call 1.800.561.3344). For installation instructions of the bracket, visit GEAppliances.com (in Canada, GEAppliances.ca).

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

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 cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
Before performing any service, disconnect the range power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker.

Do not leave children alone—children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the door, storage drawer, warming drawer, or cooktop. They could damage the range and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.
- Do not store flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop.

■ CAUTION: Items of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets above a range or on the backsplash of a range—children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY...

Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160^ F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180^ F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.

WARNING!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. Be careful when reaching for items stored over the range. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot surface units or heating elements and may cause severe burns.
Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holders touch hot surface units or heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
For your safety, never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range.
Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering it with baking soda or, if available, by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

Flame in the oven or warming drawer can be smothered completely by closing the door and turning the oven off or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

Do not touch the surface units, the heating elements or the interior surface of the oven. These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact, the surface units, areas nearby the surface units or any interior area of the oven; allow sufficient time for cooling first.

Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven vent opening, surfaces near the opening, crevices around the oven door and metal trim parts above the door.

REMEMBER: The inside surface of the oven may be hot when the door is opened.

Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
- Keep the hood and grease filters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires.
Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion. Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range under the warming drawer or storage drawer.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

OVEN

Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.
- Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury.
- Keep the oven vent unobstructed.
- Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
Place the oven rack in the desired position while the oven is cool. If racks must be handled when hot, do not let pot holder contact the heating elements.

Pulling out the rack to the stop-lock is a convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.
- When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven, follow the manufacturer's directions.
- Do not use the oven to dry newspapers. If overheated, they can catch on fire.
- Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items stored in an oven can ignite.
- Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.

SELF-CLEANING OVEN (on some models)

Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
- Clean only parts listed in this Owner's Manual.
Do not use oven cleaners on self-clean models. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven.
Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.

Before self-cleaning the oven, remove any broiler pan, grid and other cookware.
- Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before starting the self-cleaning operation.
If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it serviced by a qualified technician.
Take the racks out of the oven before you begin the self-clean cycle or they may discolor.

WARMING DRAWER (on some models)

The purpose of the warming drawer is to hold hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food; cold food cannot be heated or cooked in the warming drawer.
Do not use the warming drawer to dry newspapers. If overheated, they can catch on fire.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the warming drawer when not in use.
■ Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in or near your warming drawer.
■ Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and canned food a safe distance away from your warming drawer.
- Do not warm food in the warming drawer for more than two hours.

Do not touch the heating element or the interior surface of the warming drawer. These surfaces may be hot enough to burn.

REMEMBER: The inside surface of the warming drawer may be hot when the drawer is opened.

Use care when opening the drawer. Open the drawer a crack and let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.
Do not use aluminum foil to line the drawer. Foil is an excellent heat insulator and will trap heat beneath it. This will upset the performance of the drawer and it could damage the interior finish.

SURFACE UNITS—ALL MODELS

Use proper pan size-select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will also improve efficiency.

■ Never leave the surface units unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for cooktop service; others may break because of the sudden change in temperature.
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 nearby surface units.
■ Always turn the surface units off before removing cookware.
Do not flame foods on the cooktop. If you do flame foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

• Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or medium high heat settings.
• Foods for frying should be as dry as possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan.
  Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added.
  If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying, stir together before heating, or as fats melt slowly.
  ■ Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
  Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.

▲WARNING!

RADIANT SURFACE UNITS (on some models)

Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off.

• Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The cooktop can be scratched with items such as sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry and rivets on clothing.
  Large scratches or impacts to glass doors or cooktops can lead to broken or shattered glass.
  Do not operate the radiant surface units if the glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning solution may penetrate a broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately should your glass cooktop become broken.
  ■ Never use the glass cooktop surface as a cutting board.
  Do not place or store items that can melt or catch fire on the glass cooktop, even when it is not being used.

• Be careful when placing spoons or other stirring utensils on the glass cooktop surface when it is in use. They may become hot and could cause burns.

• Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface unit, be careful to avoid steam burns. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
  NOTE: We recommend that you avoid wiping any surface unit areas until they have cooled and the indicator light has gone off. Sugar spills are the exception to this. Please see Cleaning the glass cooktop section.

• When the cooktop is cool, use only the recommended cleaning cream to clean the cooktop.
  To avoid possible damage to the cooking surface, do not apply cleaning cream to the glass surface when it is hot.
  ■ After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper towel to remove all cleaning cream residue.
• Read and follow all instructions and warnings on the cleaning cream labels.
  Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper operation of the range.

⚠ WARNING!

COIL SURFACE UNITS (on some models)

• Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge is used to wipe spills on a hot cooktop, be careful to avoid steam burns.
  To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric shock, always be certain that the controls for all surface units are at the Off position and all coils are cool before attempting to lift or remove a unit.
• Do not immerse or soak the removable surface units. Do not put them in a dishwasher.
• Be sure the drip pans and the vent duct are

not covered and are in place. Their absence during cooking could damage range parts and wiring.

Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip pans or anywhere in the oven except as described in this manual. Misuse could result in a shock, fire hazard or damage to the range.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

Off Lo Hi 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Be sure you turn the control knob to Off when you finish cooking.

How to Set

Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want.

At both Off and Hi the control clicks into position. You may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking, indicating the control is keeping the power level you set.

Indicator Lights

(on radiant glass models only)

A HOT SURFACE or HOT COOKTOP

(depending on model) indicator light will glow when any radiant element is turned on and will remain on until the surface is cool enough to touch.

A SURFACE UNIT on or BURNER ON

(depending on model) indicator light will glow when any surface unit is on.

NOTE: The SURFACE UNIT or BURNER ON

indicator light may glow between the surface control settings of Lo and Off, but there is no power to the surface units.

Using the radiant surface units. (on some models)

SURFACE COOKING

Never cook directly on the glass. Always use cookware.

About the radiant surface units...

The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a smooth glass surface.

NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for the first time. It is caused by the heating of new parts and insulating materials and will disappear in a short time.

The surface unit will cycle on and off to maintain your selected control setting.

It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or surface on the glass surface when the surface is cool.

OFF CENTER

Always place the pan in the center of the surface unit you are cooking on.

Even after the surface units are turned off, the glass cooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking. To avoid over-cooking, remove pans from the surface units when the food is cooked. Avoid placing anything on the surface unit until it has cooled completely.

DRAGGING

Do not slide cookware across the cooktop because it can scratch the glass—the glass is scratch resistant, not scratch proof.

Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable using the cleaning cream or full-strength white vinegar.
Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent film on the cooktop. The cleaning cream will remove this discoloration.
- Don't store heavy items above the cooktop. If they drop onto the cooktop, they can cause damage.
Do not use the surface as a cutting board.

Temperature Limiter

Every radiant surface unit has a temperature limiter.

The temperature limiter protects the glass cooktop from getting too hot.

The temperature limiter may cycle the units off for a time if:

The pan boils dry.
The pan bottom is not flat.
The pan is off center.
There is no pan on the unit.

The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.

Simple line drawing of a hand using a ruler to press a rectangular object (no text or symbols)

Check pans for flat bottoms by using a straight edge.

Stainless Steel:

recommended

Aluminum:

heavy weight recommended

Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes appear as scratches on the cooktop, but can be removed if cleaned immediately. Because of its low melting point, thin-weight aluminum should not be used.

Glass-ceramic:

usable, but not recommended

Poor performance. May scratch the surface.

Stoneware:

usable, but not recommended

Poor performance. May scratch the surface.

Home Canning Tips:

Be sure the canner is centered over the surface unit.

Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom.

Use recipes and procedures from reputable sources. These are available from manufacturers such as Ball® and Kerr® and the Department of Agriculture Extension Service.

To prevent burns from steam or heat, use caution when canning.

Three identical cooking pots with black X-shaped symbols, likely indicating prohibition or resistance.

Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or warped bottoms are not recommended.

Copper Bottom:

recommended

Copper may leave residues which can appear as scratches. The residues can be removed, as long as the cooktop is cleaned immediately. However, do not let these pots boil dry. Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktops. An overheated copper bottom pot will leave a residue that will permanently stain the cooktop if not removed immediately.

Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron:

recommended

As long as the cookware is covered completely with porcelain enamel, this cookware is recommended. Caution is recommended for cast-iron cookware that is not completely covered with smooth porcelain enamel, as it may scratch the glass-ceramic cooktop.

The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on coil cooktops.

Illustration of a cooking pan and its frying pan with a 1-inch angle indicator (no text or symbols)

Not over 1 inch

Surface Cookware Tips

Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware. Aluminum 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.

For best cooking results, pans should be flat on the bottom. Match the size of the saucepan to the size of the surface unit. The pan should not extend over the edge of the surface unit more than 1 inch.

Two simple line drawings of a cooking pot with a crossed lid and a side view of a bowl (no text or symbols)

Use only flat-bottomed woks.

Wok Cooking

We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed wok. They are available at your local retail store.

Do not use woks that have support rings. Use of these types of woks, with or without the ring in place, can be dangerous.

Placing the ring over the surface unit will cause a buildup of heat that will damage the porcelain cooktop. Do not try to use such woks without the ring. You could be seriously burned if the wok tips over.

Using the oven controls. (on some models)

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

graph TD
    A["1 OVEN CONTROLS"] --> B["2 BAKE TEMP RECALL"]
    A --> C["3 START ON"]
    A --> D["4 TIMER ON/OFF or KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF CLOCK"]
    A --> E["5 TIME CONTROLS"]
    F["BROIL HI/LO"] --> G["6 CLEAR OFF"]
    F --> H["7 CLEAR OFF"]
    I["13 SELF CLEAN"] --> J["8 COOKING TIME ON/OFF START TIME ON/OFF"]
    K["12 +"] --> L["9 OVEN LIGHT ON/OFF or Light Bulb"]
    M["11"] --> N["10"]
    O["10"] --> P["9"]
    Q["14"] --> R["13"]
    S["12"] --> T["11"]
    U["10"] --> V["10"]
    W["14"] --> X["8 AUTOMATIC OVEN"]

Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings

1 BAKE/TEMP RECALL Pad Touch this pad to select the bake function.

BAKE Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can change the oven temperature at this point. Glows when the oven is in bake mode.

2 START/ON Pad Must be touched to start any cooking or cleaning function.

3 Display Shows the time of day, oven temperature, whether the oven is in the bake, broil or self-cleaning mode and the times set for the timer or automatic oven operations. The display will show PRE while preheating. When the oven reaches the selected temperature, the oven control will beep and the display will show the oven temperature.

If "F- and a number or letter" flash in the display and the oven control signals, this indicates a function error code.

If your oven was set for a timed oven operation and a power outage occurred, the clock and all programmed functions must be reset.

The time of day will flash in the display when there has been a power outage. Reset the clock.

If the function error code appears during the self-cleaning cycle, check the oven door latch. The latch handle may have been moved, even if only slightly, from the latched position. Make sure the latch is moved to the right as far as it will go.

Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven back into operation. If the function error code repeats, disconnect the power to the range and call for service.

4 KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF or TIMER ON/OFF pad Touch this pad to select the timer feature. Then touch the + and - pads to adjust the timer.

TIMER Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can change the set time at this point. Glows when the timer has been activated. Flashes again when the time has run out until the control is reset.

5 CLOCK Pad To set the clock, press this pad twice and then press the + and - pads. The time of day will flash in the display when the oven is first turned on.

6 START TIME ON/OFF Pad (on some models) Use along with the COOKING TIME ON/OFF or SELF CLEAN pads to set the oven to start and stop automatically at a time you set.

START TIME Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can change the start time at this point. Glows when the function has been activated.

7 COOKING TIME ON/OFF Pad (on some models) Touch this pad and then touch the + or - pads to set the amount of time you want your food to cook. The oven will shut off when the cooking time has run out.

COOKING TIME Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can change the set time at this point. Glows when the function has been activated. Flashes again when the time has run out until the control is reset.

Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings

8 AUTOMATIC OVEN Light (on some models) This lights anytime the oven has been programmed using the COOKING TIME or START TIME functions.
9 OVEN LIGHT ON/OFF or Pad Touch this pad to turn the oven light on or off.
- Pad Short taps to this pad will decrease the time or temperature by small amounts. Touch and hold the pad to decrease the time or temperature by larger amounts.
11 + Pad Short taps to this pad will increase the time or temperature by small amounts. Touch and hold the pad to increase the time or temperature by larger amounts.
12 SELF CLEAN Pad (on some models) Touch this pad to select the self-cleaning function. See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.

CLEAN Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can change the length of time for the self-clean cycle at this point. Glows when the oven is in the self-clean cycle. After the self-clean cycle, the light will turn off. Unlatch the door.

13 CLEAR/OFF Pad Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven operations except the clock and timer.
14 BROIL HI/LO Pad Touch this pad to select the broil function.

BROIL Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can switch from HI to LO BROIL at this point. Glows when the oven is in broil mode.

Indicator Lights (on some pads) EDIT mode lasts several seconds after the last pad press. START TIME ON/OFF and COOKING TIME ON/OFF will be the only pads lit if either of these options is selected. (Example: START TIME is selected with BAKE—the START TIME pad will remain lit until the clock reaches the programmed time, at which point it will turn off and the BAKE/TEMP RECALL pad light will light up).

Using the oven.

1 RICHEN TIMER SIGHT CLOCK 2 3 4 + SET -

Appearance may vary.

Clock and Kitchen Timer (on some models)

1 KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF Pad Touch this pad to select the timer feature.
2 CLOCK Pad Touch this pad before setting the clock.
3 Display Shows the time of day and the time set for the timer, cook time or start time.
4 SET +/- Pads These pads allow you to set the clock and timer.

OFF BROIL WARM 500 / 450 100 / 400 / 350 / 300 250 / 250 / 200 / 150 / 100

(On some models—appearance will vary)

OVEN TEM OFF CLEAN 200-450 250-400 350-400 450-500 BROTLE

(On some models—appearance will vary)

Oven Temperature Knob (on some models)

Turn this knob to the setting you want.

■ The oven cycling light comes on during cooking.

Diagram showing multiple labeled tools or tools arranged in a row, with letters A through R and an open circle symbol at the top.

The oven has 5 rack positions. It also has a special low rack position (R) for extra large items, such as a large turkey.

Before you begin...

To avoid possible burns, place the racks in the desired position before you turn the oven on.

The racks have stop-locks, so that when placed correctly on the rack supports (A through E), they will stop before coming completely out, and will not tilt.

When placing and removing cookware, pull the rack out to the bump on the rack support.

To remove a rack, pull it toward you, tilt the front end up and pull it out.

To replace, place the end of the rack (stop-locks) on the support, tilt up the front and push the rack in.

NOTE: The rack is not designed to slide out at the special low rack (R) position.

Illustration showing a bird feeding from a tray with wavy layers and a vertical list of letters E, D, C, B, A, R beside it.

The oven has a special low rack (R) position just above the oven bottom. Use it when extra cooking space is needed, for example, when cooking a large turkey. The rack is not designed to slide out at this position.

How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting (on models without an oven temperature knob)

1 Touch the BAKE pad.
2 Touch the + or - pads until the desired temperature is displayed.
3 Touch the START/ON pad.

The oven will start automatically. The display will show PRE while preheating. When the oven reaches the selected temperature, the oven control will beep and the display will show the oven temperature.

To change the oven temperature during BAKE cycle, touch the BAKE pad and then the + or - pads to get the new temperature.

4 Check food for doneness at minimum time on recipe. Cook longer if necessary.

5 Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad when baking is finished and then remove the food from the oven.

Type of Food Rack Position

Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) C

Angel food cake, B bundt or pound cakes

Biscuits, muffins, brownies, B or C cookies, cupcakes, layer cakes, pies

Casseroles B or C

Turkey R or A

Roasting R, A or B

Type of Margarine Will Affect Baking Performance!

Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as butter or margarine (80% fat). If you decrease the fat, the recipe may not give the same results as with a higher fat product.

Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies, pastries, cookies or candies are made with low fat spreads. The lower the fat content of a spread product, the more noticeable these differences become.

Federal standards require products labeled "margarine" to contain at least 80% fat by weight. Low-fat spreads, on the other hand, contain less fat and more water. The high moisture content of these spreads affects the texture and flavor of baked goods. For best results with your old favorite recipes, use margarine, butter or stick spreads containing at least 70% vegetable oil.

Preheating and Pan Placement

Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature. Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads.

On some models, the display will show "PRE" while preheating. When the oven reaches the selected temperature, the oven control will beep and the display will show the oven temperature.

For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10 minutes.

Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in the oven as much as possible. Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven. If you need to use two racks, stagger the pans so one is not directly above the other, and leave approximately 1½" from the front of the pan to the front of the rack.

Aluminum Foil

Do not use aluminum foil on the bottom of the oven.

Never entirely cover a rack 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 rack several inches below the food.

How to Set the Oven for Broiling

If your range is connected to 208 volts, rare steaks may be broiled by preheating the broiler and positioning the oven rack one position higher.

On models without an oven temperature knob:

Place the meat or fish on a broiler grid in a broiler pan.
2 Follow suggested rack positions in the Broiling Guide.
3 Leave the door open to the broil stop position. The door stays open by itself, yet the proper temperature is maintained in the oven.

Use LO Broil to cook foods such as poultry or thick cuts of meat thoroughly without over-browning them.

4 Touch the BROIL HI/LO pad once for HI BROIL.

To change to LO Broil, touch the Broil HI/LO pad again.

5 Touch the START/ON pad.

6 When broiling is finished, touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

On models with an oven temperature knob:

1 Place the meat or fish on a broiler grid in a broiler pan.
2 Follow suggested rack positions in the Broiling Guide.
3 Close the oven door.
4 Turn the Oven Temperature Knob to BROIL.
5 When broiling is finished, turn the Oven Temperature Knob to OFF.

Using the oven.

The size, weight, thickness, starting temperature and your preference of doneness will affect broiling times. This guide is based on meats at refrigerator temperature.

† The U.S. Department of Agriculture says "Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F. means some food poisoning organisms may survive." (Source: Safe Food Book, Your Kitchen Guide, USDA Rev. June 1985.)

Diagram showing multiple labeled tools or tools arranged in rows, with letters A through R and a circle symbol at the top.

The oven has 5 rack positions.

Broiling Guide

Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments
Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) C 10 7-10 Space evenly. 12 to 34" thick4 lbs. (16 patties) C 15		11
Beef SteaksRare†MediumWell Done	34 to 1" thick1 to 1 12 lbs.	EDDD	6810	467-10	Steaks less than 12" thick are difficultto cook rare.Slash fat.
Rare† 1MediumWell Done	12" thick2 to 2 12 lbs.	CCCD	101520	810-12
Chicken	1 whole cut up2 to 2 12 lbs.,split lengthwiseBreast	BB 25	2515	25down first.	Brush each side withmelted butter.Broil skin-side-
Bakery ProductBread (toast)English Muffin	2 to 4 slices2 (split)	DE	33-4	1	Space evenly. PlaceEnglish muffins cut-side-up and brushwith butter if desired.
Lobster Tails	2-4	B	18-20	Do notturnover.	Cut through back ofshell. Spread open.Brush with meltedbutter before broilingand after half ofbroiling time.
Fish Fillets	1 lb. ( 14 to 12" thick)	D	5	5	Handle and turn verycarefully. Brush withlemon butter beforeand during cooking,if desired.
SalmonSteaksFillets	2 (1" thick)2 ( 12 to 34" thick)	DD	1010	5	Turn carefully. Do notturn skin side down.
Ham Slices(precooked)	12" thick1" thick	CC	68	68
Pork ChopsWell Done	2 ( 12" thick)2 (1" thick) about 1 lb.	CC	1015	1015	Slash fat.
Lamb ChopsMediumWell Done	2 (1" thick) about 10to 12 oz.	DD D 10	79	4	Slash fat.
MediumWell Done	2 (1 12" thick) about 1 lb.	DD D 14	910	6

*See illustration for description of rack positions.

Not all features are on all models.

CLOCK + - START ON

Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day.

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 baking or self-cleaning cycle.

1 Touch the CLOCK pad twice.
2 Touch the + or - pads.

If the + or - pads are not touched within one minute after you touch the CLOCK pad, the display reverts to the original setting. If this happens, touch the CLOCK pad and reenter the time of day.

3 Touch the START/ON pad until the time of day shows in the display. This enters the time and starts the clock.

To check the time of day when the display is showing other information, simply touch the CLOCK pad. The time of day shows until another pad is touched.

To Turn Off the Clock Display

If you have several clocks in your kitchen, you may wish to turn off the time of day clock display on your range.

7 Touch the CLOCK pad once to turn off the time of day display. Although you will not be able to see it, the clock maintains the correct time of day.

2 Touch the CLOCK pad again to recall the clock display.

KITCHEN TIMER ON / OFF or TIMER ON / OFF + - START ON

The timer is a minute timer only. The CLEAR/OFF pad does not affect the timer.

To Set the Timer

The timer does not control oven operations. The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes.

1 Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF or TIMER ON/OFF pad.
2 Touch the + or - pads until the amount of time you want shows in the display. The maximum time that can be entered in minutes is 59. Times more than 59 minutes should be changed to hours and minutes.

If you make a mistake, touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF or TIMER ON/OFF pad and begin again.

3 Touch the START/ON pad. The time will start counting down, although the display does not change until one minute has passed.
4 When the timer reaches :00, the control will beep 3 times followed by one beep every 6 seconds until the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF or TIMER ON/OFF pad is touched.

Using the clock and timer. (on some models)

Not all features are on all models.

To Reset the Timer

If the display is still showing the time remaining, you may change it by touching the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF or TIMER ON/OFF pad, then touch the + or - pads until the time you want appears in the display.

If the remaining time is not in the display (clock, delay start or cooking time are in the display), recall the remaining time by touching the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF or TIMER ON/OFF pad and then touching the + or - pads to enter the new time you want.

To Cancel the Timer

Touch the Kitchen Timer On/Off or TIMER ON/OFF pad twice.

or

or

End of Cycle Tones (on some models)

Clear the tones by pressing the pad of the function you are using.

Power Outage

If a flashing time is in the display, you have experienced a power failure. Reset the clock.

To reset the clock, touch the CLOCK pad twice. Enter the correct time of day by touching the + or - pads. Touch the START/ON pad.

Using the timed baking and roasting features. (on some models) GEAppliances.com

Do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.

NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.

BAKE TEMP RECALL + - COOKING TIME ON / OFF + - START ON CLEAR OFF

How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a selected length of time. At the end of the cooking time, the oven will turn off automatically.

1 Touch the BAKE pad.
2 Touch the + or - pads to set the oven temperature.
3 Touch the COOKING TIME pad.

NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you may need to add additional time to the length of the cooking time.

4 Touch the + or - pads to set the baking time.

The cooking time that you entered will be displayed. (If you select Cooking Time first and then adjust the Bake Temperature, the oven temperature will be displayed instead).

5 Touch the START/ON pad.

The display shows either the oven temperature that you set or the cooking time countdown. (The display starts with PRE if showing the oven temperature.)

The oven will continue to cook for the programmed amount of time, then turn off automatically.

6 Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear the display if necessary.

Remove the food from the oven. Remember, even though the oven shuts off automatically, foods continue cooking after controls are off.

BAKE TEMP RECALL + - COOKING TIME ON / OFF + - START TIME ON / OFF + - START ON CLEAR OFF

How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop

The oven will turn on at the time of day you set, cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically.

Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day.

1 Touch the BAKE pad.
2 Touch the + or - pads to set the oven temperature.
3 Touch the COOKING TIME pad.
4 Touch the + or - pads to set the desired length of cooking time.
5 Touch the START TIME pad.
6 Touch the + or - pads to set the time of day you want the oven to turn on and start cooking.
7 Touch the START/ON pad.

NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are using timed baking and do not touch the START/ON pad.

NOTE: If you would like to check the times you have set, touch the START TIME pad to check the start time you have set or touch the COOKING TIME pad to check the length of cooking time you have set.

When the oven turns on at the time of day you have set, the display will show PRE until it reaches the selected temperature, then it will display the oven temperature.

At the end of cooking time, the oven will turn off and the end of cycle tone will sound.

8 Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear the display if necessary.

Remove the food from the oven. Remember, even though the oven shuts off automatically, foods continue cooking after controls are off.

Special features of your oven control.

Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and how you may activate them.

The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain in the control's memory until the steps are repeated.

When the display shows your choice, touch the START/ON pad. The special features will remain in memory after a power failure.

NOTE: The Sabbath feature and the Thermostat Adjustment feature are also Special Features, but they are addressed separately in the following sections.

graph TD
    A["BAKE TEMP RECALL"] --> B["BROIL HI/LO"]
    C["CLOCK"] --> D["START ON"]

12 Hour Shut-Off

With this feature, should you forget and leave the oven on, the control will automatically turn off the oven after 12 hours during baking functions or after 3 hours during a broil function.

If you wish to turn OFF this feature, follow the steps below.

1 Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF.

2 Touch the CLOCK pad. The display will show ON (12 hour shut-off). Touch the CLOCK pad repeatedly until the display shows OFF (no shut-off).

3 Touch the START/ON pad to activate the no shut-off and leave the control set in this special features mode.

The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling, self-cleaning or Delay Start cooking.

NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed. The bulb may be removed. See the Oven Light Replacement section. On models with a light switch on the control panel, the oven light may be turned on and left on.

graph TD
    A["BAKE TEMP RECALL"] --> B["CLOCK"]
    C["BROIL HI/LO"] --> B
    D["START ON"] --> E["BAKE TEMP RECALL"]
    F["+"] --> G["START ON"]
    H["−"] --> G

When the display shows ⊃ the oven is set in Sabbath. When the display shows ⊃ the oven is baking/roasting.

How to Set for Regular Baking/Roasting

NOTE: To understand how the oven control works, practice using regular baking (non-Sabbath) before entering Sabbath mode.

Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day and the oven is off.

1 Touch and hold both the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads, at the same time, until the display shows SF.
2 Tap the CLOCK pad until SAb appears in the display.
3 Touch the START/ON pad and will appear in the display.
4 Touch the BAKE pad. No signal will be given.
5 The preset starting temperature will automatically be set to 350.° Tap the + or - pads to increase or decrease the temperature in 25° increments. The temperature can be set between 170° and 550.° No signal or temperature will be given.

6 Touch the START/ON pad.
After a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute, will appear in the display indicating that the oven is baking/roasting. If doesn't appear in the display, start again at Step 4.

To adjust the oven temperature, touch the BAKE pad and tap the + or - pads to increase or decrease the temperature in 25° increments. Touch the START/ON pad.

NOTE: The CLEAR/OFF and COOKING TIME pads are active during the Sabbath feature.

BAKE TEMP RECALL + BROIL HI / LO CLOCK START ON COOKING TIME ON / OFF + - START ON

When the display shows ⊃ the oven is set in Sabbath. When the display shows ⊃ ⊂ the oven is baking/roasting.

How to Set for Timed Baking/Roasting—Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

NOTE: To understand how the oven control works, practice using regular (non-Sabbath) Immediate Start and Automatic Stop before entering the Sabbath mode.

Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day and the oven is off.

1 Touch and hold both the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads, at the same time, until the display shows SF.
2 Tap the CLOCK pad until SAb appears in the display.
3 Touch the START/ON pad and will appear in the display.
4 Touch the COOKING TIME pad.
5 Touch the + or - pads to set the desired length of cooking time between 1 minute and 9 hours and 59 minutes. The cooking time that you entered will be displayed.
6 Touch the START/ON pad.
7 Touch the BAKE pad. No signal will be given.

8 The preset starting temperature will automatically be set to 350.° Tap the + or - pads to increase or decrease the temperature in 25° increments. The temperature can be set between 170° and 550.° No signal or temperature will be given.
q Touch the START/ON pad.
70 After a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute, will appear in the display indicating that the oven is baking/roasting. If doesn't appear in the display, start again at Step 7.

To adjust the oven temperature, touch the BAKE pad and tap the + or - pads to increase or decrease the temperature in 25° increments. Touch the START/ON pad.

When cooking is finished, the display will change from to , indicating that the oven has turned OFF but is still set in Sabbath. Remove the cooked food.

Using the Sabbath Feature. (on some models)

(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays)

graph TD
    A["CLEAR/OFF"] --> B["BAKE TEMP RECALL"]
    B --> C["BROIL HI/LO"]
    C --> D["CLOCK"]
    D --> E["START/ON"]

How to Exit the Sabbath Feature

1 Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
2 If the oven is cooking, wait for a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute, until only is in the display.
3 Touch and hold both the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads, at the same time, until the display shows SF.

4 Tap the CLOCK pad until ON or OFF appears in the display. ON indicates that the oven will automatically turn off after 12 hours. OFF indicates that the oven will not automatically turn off. See the Special Features section for an explanation of the 12 Hour Shut-Off feature.

5 Touch the START/ON pad.

NOTE: If a power outage occurred while the oven was in Sabbath, the oven will automatically turn off and stay off even when the power returns. The oven control must be reset.