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GE ECBS68 Owner's Manual

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. . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Operating Instructions
Clock, Timer and
Convenience Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 16
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14
Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 20
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 23
Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8
Temperature Conversions . . . . . . . . . . 11
Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Timed Baking and Roasting . . . . . . . .17
. . . . . . . . . 22-30
. . . . . . 31-35
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 38
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # __________________
Serial # __________________
You can find them on a label,
behind the storage drawer
on the oven frame.
Owner's Manual
Coil Top and
Radiant Top Models
Standard
Clean Models
ECBS68
JCBC35
JCBS25
JCBS28
JCBS35
JCBS36
JCBS63
JCBS64
RCBS525
RCBS526
RCBS536
RCBS540
RCBS787
22D1377P005
29-5646 08-08 JR
Self-Clean
Models
JCBP23
JCBP24
JCBP25
JCBP27
JCBP35
JCBP36
JCBP63
RCB757
RCB787
RCB790

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Cookware ......9 Oven ......12–14 ECBS68 JCBP23 Sabbath Feature .

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    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 To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket.
  • Page 3 GEAppliances.ca 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 ■...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. OVEN ■ ■ Stand away from the range when opening Pulling out the rack to the stop-lock is a convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.
  • Page 5 GEAppliances.ca 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.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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 Clean the cooktop with caution.
  • Page 7 Using the surface units. GEAppliances.ca Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Set Push the knob in and turn in either direction At both OFF and Max the control clicks into to the setting you want. position.
  • Page 8 Using the radiant surface units. (on some models) About the radiant surface units… ■ SURFACE The radiant cooktop features heating units Water stains (mineral deposits) are COOKING beneath a smooth glass surface. removable using the cleaning cream or full-strength white vinegar. NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new ■...
  • Page 9 Selecting types of cookware. GEAppliances.ca 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: heavy weight recommended Stoneware: Good conductivity.

  • Page 10: Controls

    Using the oven controls. (on some models) Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings BAKE Pad TIMER Pad Touch this pad to select the bake function. Touch this pad to select the timer feature. Then touch the + and –...
  • Page 11 GEAppliances.ca Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings AUTOMATIC OVEN Light (on some models) Indicator Lights (on some pads) This lights anytime the oven has been EDIT mode lasts several seconds after the last programmed using the COOK TIME or pad press.
  • Page 12 Using the oven. Clock and Timer (on some models) TIMER 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 +/–...
  • Page 13 GEAppliances.ca Preheating and Pan Placement Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Baking results will be better if baking To preheat, set the oven at the correct pans are centered in the oven as much as temperature. Preheating is necessary for possible.
  • Page 14 Using the oven. Broiling Guide The size, weight, thickness, Quantity and/ Rack* First Side Second Side starting temperature and your Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments preference of doneness will Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) 7–10 Space evenly.
  • Page 15 Using the clock, timer and convenience outlet. (on some models) GEAppliances.ca Not all features are on all models. To Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time Touch the START/ON pad until the time of day for the automatic oven timing of day shows in the display.
  • Page 16 Using the clock, timer and convenience outlet. (on some models) 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 in the TIMER pad, then touch the + or –...
  • Page 17 Using the timed baking and roasting features. (on some models) GEAppliances.ca 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 18 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.

  • Page 19: Sabbath Feature

    Using the Sabbath Feature. (on some models) (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) GEAppliances.ca 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 20 Using the Sabbath Feature. (on some models) (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) How to Exit the Sabbath Feature Touch the OFF pad. Tap the CLOCK pad until ON or OFF appears in the display. ON indicates that If the oven is cooking, wait for a random the oven will automatically turn off after delay period of approximately 30 seconds...
  • Page 21 Adjust the oven thermostat—Easy to do yourself! GEAppliances.ca 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 22 Using the self-cleaning oven. (on some models) 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. Before a Clean Cycle For the first self-clean cycle, we recommend Wipe up any heavy spillovers on the oven venting your kitchen with an open window...
  • Page 23 GEAppliances.ca 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 – the oven, clean for a specific length of time pads.
  • Page 24 Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. If your range is removed for cleaning, when the range is replaced. Failure servicing or any reason, be sure the to take this precaution could result in anti-tip device is re-engaged properly tipping of the range and cause injury.
  • Page 25 GEAppliances.ca Oven Heating Elements Do not clean the bake element or the broil To clean the oven floor, gently lift the bake element. Any soil will burn off when the element. Clean with warm soapy water. elements are heated. Oven Racks Clean the oven racks with an abrasive To make the racks slide more easily, apply a cleanser or scouring pad.
  • Page 26 Care and cleaning of the range. Storage Drawer Removal (on some models) To remove the storage drawer: To replace the storage drawer: Pull the drawer out all the way. Insert glides at the back of the drawer beyond the stop on range glides. Tilt up the front and remove it.

  • Page 27: Surface Units

    GEAppliances.ca Porcelain Enamel Cooktop (on some models) The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use but breakable if misused. This finish is a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right acid-resistant.

  • Page 28: Care And Cleaning

    Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Vent On glass cooktop models, the oven is vented Never cover the opening with aluminum foil through an opening at the rear of the or any other material. cooktop. On coil cooktop models, the oven is vented through an opening under the right rear surface unit.
  • Page 29 Cleaning the glass cooktop. (on some models) GEAppliances.ca Normal Daily Use Cleaning ONLY use Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on Shake the cleaning cream well. the glass cooktop. Other types of cleaners Apply a few drops of Ceramic Cooktop may not be as effective. Cleaner directly to the cooktop.
  • 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 aluminum across your cooktop. It will leave metal or copper are allowed to boil dry, the markings on the cooktop surface.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before you call for service… GEAppliances.ca 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 •Use pans which are flat and match the diameter maintain a rolling boil...
  • Page 32 Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Coil Cooktops Surface units The surface units are not •With the controls off, check to make sure the surface not functioning plugged in solidly. unit is plugged completely into the receptacle. properly The surface unit controls •Check to see the correct control is set for the surface...
  • Page 33 GEAppliances.ca Problem Possible Causes What To Do Food does not Oven is not set to BROIL. •On models with a temperature knob, make sure you broil properly turn it all the way to the BROIL position. On models with a BROIL pad, make sure it is turned on. Door not open to the broil stop •See the Using the oven section.
  • Page 34 Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Oven temperature too Oven thermostat •See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Easy to do hot or too cold needs adjustment. yourself! section. Clock and timer do Plug on range is not completely •...
  • Page 35 GEAppliances.ca 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 and will disappear in time. minimum of 3 hours. See the Using the self-cleaning the oven vent oven section.

  • Page 36: Accessories

    Knobs Cleaner 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...
  • Page 37 Please place in envelope and mail to: Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez à : OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION P.O. BOX 1780 MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L4Y 4G1 (FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY)
  • Page 39 GE Electric Range Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, Staple your receipt here. ® or an authorized Customer Care technician. To schedule Proof of the original purchase service, call 1.800.561.3344. Please have serial number date is needed to obtain service and model number available when calling for service.

  • Page 40: Consumer Support

    To inquire about purchasing a part or an accessory for your appliance, call our National Parts Center at 1.800.661.1616. Contact Us www.GEAppliances.ca 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: Mabe Canada Inc. 1 Factory Lane...
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