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GE JBS03 Owner's Manual

GE JBS03 Owner's Manual

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Operating Instructions

Adjust the Oven
Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 15
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-13
Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 10
Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 19
Selecting Types of Cookware . . . . . . . .8
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 24
Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7
Timed Baking and Roasting . . . . . . . .16
Warming Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 22
Care and Cleaning
. . . . . . . . . 26-30
Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5, 12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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.
. . . . . . 31-34
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
49-88044 06-10 GE

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    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. 49-88044 06-10 GE...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING Read all safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire, electric shock, serious injury or death. ANTI-TIP DEVICE To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket.
  • Page 3 GEAppliances.com WARNING GENERAl SAFETY INSTRuCTIONS Use this appliance for its intended purpose as described Never use your appliance for warming or heating the ■ ■ in this Owner’s Manual. room. Be sure your appliance is properly installed and Do not touch the surface units, the heating elements or ■...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING COOkTOP SAFETY INSTRuCTIONS Never leave the surface units unattended at medium Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ■ ■ or high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
  • Page 5 GEAppliances.com WARNING OVEN SAFETY INSTRuCTIONS Stand away from the range when opening the oven Pull the oven rack to the stop-lock position when ■ ■ door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns loading and unloading food from the oven. This helps to hands, face and/or eyes.
  • Page 6 Using the surface units. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Indicator Lights How to Set (on radiant glass models only) Push the knob in and turn in either direction A HOT SURFACE or HOT COOKTOP to the setting you want.
  • Page 7 Using the radiant surface units. (on some models) GEAppliances.com About the radiant surface units… SURFACE The radiant cooktop features heating units Water stains (mineral deposits) are ■ COOKING removable using the cleaning cream or beneath a smooth glass surface. full-strength white vinegar. NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new use of window cleaner may leave an cooktop is used for the first time.
  • Page 8 Selecting types of cookware. The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops. Stainless Steel: Glass-ceramic: recommended usable, but not recommended Poor performance. May scratch the surface. Aluminum: Stoneware: heavy weight recommended Good conductivity. Aluminum residues usable, but not recommended sometimes appear as scratches on the Poor performance.
  • Page 9 Using the oven controls. (on some models) GEAppliances.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings BAkE/TEMP RECAll Pad kITChEN TIMER ON/OFF or TIMER ON/OFF pad Touch this pad to select the bake function. Touch this pad to select the timer feature.
  • Page 10 Using the oven controls. (on some models) Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings AuTOMATIC OVEN light (on some models) ClEAR/OFF Pad This lights anytime the oven has been Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven operations programmed using the COOKING TIME except the clock and timer.

  • Page 11: Oven

    Using the oven. GEAppliances.com Clock and Kitchen Timer (on some models) kITChEN TIMER ON/OFF Pad Touch this pad to select the timer feature. ClOCk Pad Touch this pad before setting the clock. Display Shows the time of day and the time set for the timer, cook time or start time. SET +/- Pads Appearance may vary.
  • Page 12 Using the oven. Type of Margarine Will Affect Baking Performance! Most recipes for baking have been Federal standards require products labeled “margarine” to contain at least 80% fat by developed using high fat products such weight. Low-fat spreads, on the other hand, as butter or margarine (80% fat).

  • Page 13: Broiling Guide

    GEAppliances.com Broiling Guide The size, weight, thickness, Quantity and/ Rack* First Side Second Side starting temperature Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments and your preference of Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) 7–10 Space evenly. doneness will affect broiling ⁄...

  • Page 14: Using The Clock And Timer

    Using the clock and timer. (on some models) Not all features are on all models. To Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time of Touch the START/ON pad until the time day for the automatic oven timing functions of day shows in the display.
  • Page 15 Using the clock and timer. (on some models) GEAppliances.com Not all features are on all models. To Reset the Timer If the display is still showing the time If the remaining time is not in the display remaining, you may change it by touching (clock, delay start or cooking time are the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF or TIMER in the display), recall the remaining time by...

  • Page 16: Using The Timed Baking And Roasting Features

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

  • Page 17: Special Features Of Your Oven Control

    Special features of your oven control. GEAppliances.com 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.

  • Page 18: Using The Sabbath Feature

    Using the Sabbath Feature. (on some models) (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and holidays) 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.
  • Page 19 Using the Sabbath Feature. (on some models) (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and holidays) GEAppliances.com How to Exit the Sabbath Feature Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Tap the CLOCK pad until ON or OFF appears in the display. ON indicates that If the oven is cooking, wait for the oven will automatically turn off after a random delay period of approximately...
  • Page 20 Adjust the oven thermostat—Easy to do yourself! You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself. Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven.

  • Page 21: Aluminum Foil

    Using the warming drawer. (on some models) GEAppliances.com Control Knob (on models equipped with a knob) Warming Drawer Push and turn the control knob to any desired ON Signal Light setting. The ON signal light is located above the NOTE: The warming drawer should not be control knob and glows when the knob is in used during a self-clean cycle.
  • Page 22 Using the warming drawer. (on some models) Temperature Selection Chart To keep several different foods hot, set the control to the food needing the highest setting. Place the items needing the highest setting on the bottom of the drawer and items needing less heat on the rack.

  • Page 23: Using The Self-Cleaning Oven

    Using the self-cleaning oven. (on some models) GEAppliances.com Never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism. The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. CAUTION: Never place cooking utensils, baking stones, foil, or any other items on the oven floor.
  • Page 24 Using the self-cleaning oven. (on some models) The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. How to Delay the Start of Cleaning You can set the oven control to delay-start Change the Start Time by touching the + or – pads.
  • Page 25 GEAppliances.com Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. WARNING: If your range is is replaced. Failure to take this removed for cleaning, servicing or any precaution could result in tipping reason, be sure the anti-tip device is of the range and cause injury.
  • Page 26 Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Heating Elements Do not clean the bake element or the broil On some models, the bake element is not element. Any soil will burn off when the exposed and is under the oven floor. If elements are heated.
  • Page 27 GEAppliances.com Control Panel and Knobs It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after Make sure the knobs are in the OFF positions each use of the oven. Use a damp cloth to and pull them straight off the stems for clean or rinse.
  • Page 28 Care and cleaning of the range. Painted Surfaces (on some models) Painted surfaces include the sides of the Do not use steel-wood pads, commercial range and the sides of the door trim. oven cleaners, cleaning powders or other abrasive cleaners. They will damage the To clean the painted surfaces, use a hot, surface.

  • Page 29: Cleaning The Glass Cooktop

    Cleaning the glass cooktop. (on some models) GEAppliances.com Normal Daily Use Cleaning ONLy use CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Shake the cleaning cream well. Apply a ® Cleaner on the glass cooktop. Other creams few drops of CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic ® may not be as effective.
  • Page 30 Cleaning the glass cooktop. (on some models) Metal Marks and Scratches Be careful not to slide pots and pans If pots with a thin overlay of across your cooktop. It will leave aluminum or copper are allowed to metal markings on the cooktop boil dry, the overlay may leave black surface.

  • Page 31: Before You Call For Service

    Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Radiant Cooktops Surface units will not Improper cookware •...
  • Page 32 Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Oven—All Models Oven light does not work Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb. Switch operating light is broken. • Call for service. Oven will not work Plug on range is not completely •...
  • Page 33 GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do Excessive condensation Liquid in warming drawer. • Remove liquid. in the warming drawer Uncovered foods. • Cover food with lid or aluminum foil. Temperature setting too high. • Reduce temperature setting. Food dries out in the Moisture escaping.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do “Burning” or “oily” This is normal in a new oven • To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a odor emitting from the and will disappear in time. minimum of 3 hours.

  • Page 35: Accessories

    Cleaning Pads Scraper Tired of discolored racks? Wishing you had extra-heavy-duty oven racks? NOW AVAILABLE for your range: GE’s innovative, self-cleanable porcelain-coated oven racks! • Heavy Duty • Durable • Able to be cleaned in a self-cleaning oven Visit GEAppliances.com for more information.
  • Page 36 Notes.
  • Page 37 Notes. GEAppliances.com...
  • Page 38 Notes.
  • Page 39 This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the uSA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service.

  • Page 40: Consumer Support

    Contact us GEAppliances.com If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations...

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