GE JBC17 Use And Care & Installation Manual

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UseandCare& Installation Guide

Safety Instructions

Anti-Tip Device ..........................3, 24, 30, 32

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil ...........................4, 19, 21, 22

Automatic Timers and Clock.....................16

Features........................................................6, 7

Oven ........................................................17–23

Baking ..................................................18, 19

Broiling.................................................22, 23

Control Settings........................................17

Roasting ..............................................20, 21

Shelves.............................4, 17–19, 22, 26

Surface Cooking......................................8–14

Canning Tips..............................................10

Coil Surface Units .............................12, 13

Cooktop Comparison .................................8

Cookware Tips...................................12–14

Radiant Surface Units ........................9–15

Care and Cleaning

Anti-Tip Device .............................................24

Broiler Pan, Grid............................................26

Continuous-Cleaning ..................................28

Cooktop ...........................................15, 24, 25

Lift-Off Door...................................................27

Light Bulb Replacement.............................26

Porcelain Oven Interior...............................27

GE Appliances

Electric Range

....................3–5

....................24–29

Problem Solver

.......................35, 36

Thermostat Adjustment–

Do It Yourself.............................................20

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Page 1 Porcelain Oven Interior...27 GE Appliances Electric Range Problem Solver ...3–5 Thermostat Adjustment– Do It Yourself...20 More questions ?…call GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 Installation Anti-Tip Device ...30, 34 Flooring Under the Range ...31 Leveling ...34 Consumer Services Appliance Registration...2 Important Phone Numbers...39 Model and Serial Number Location...2...
Page 2: Help Us Help You
Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, call: ® GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page on the inside back cover.
Page 3: Important 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: Baking
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.
Page 5: Radiant Surface 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 units off before removing the cookware.
Page 6: Features Of Your Range
FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Not all features are on all models. Broiler Pan (on some models) Support Rods Drip Wells Some models have lift-up cooktops for easier cleaning. JBS27 (appearance may vary) JBS30...
Page 7: Broiling
JBS16 JBS18 JBS17 JBC17 Feature Index Not all models have all features. 1 Storage Drawer (on some models) 2 Anti-Tip Label 3 Anti-Tip Device See the Installation Instructions. 4 Broil Element 5 Cooktop/Lift-Up Cooktop (on some models) 6 Oven Cycling Light...
Page 8: Coil Surface Units
HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE Your new cooktop has electric coil surface units or a radiant glass cooktop. If you are used to cooking with gas burners or other types of electric cooktops, you will notice some differences when you use electric coils or a radiant glass cooktop.
Page 9 General Information About Radiant Surface Units The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a smooth glass surface. The surface units are shown by outlines on the glass. Before you use the cooktop for the first time, clean it with cleaning cream. This helps protect the top and makes clean-up easier.
Page 10: 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 11: Surface Controls
SURFACE CONTROLS 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. How to Set the Controls Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the...
Page 12 Hot Surface Indicator Light A “HOT SURFACE” light will glow brightly when any radiant element is turned on, and will remain lit after the unit is turned off until the surface is cool enough to touch. Each element has its own “HOT SURFACE”...
Page 13: Wok Cooking
Wok Cooking We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed wok. They are available at your local retail store. SURFACE COOKWARE TIPS Types of Cookware The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance. Stainless Steel: highly recommended Especially good with a sandwich clad bottom.
Page 14 SURFACE COOKWARE TIPS How to Check Pan Performance Use of correct cookware can affect the cooking performance and cleaning of your cooktop. The correct cookware reduces the temperature of the cooktop surface and minimizes the chance of spillovers burning onto the cooktop. You must use pans with perfectly flat bottoms.
Page 15 GLASS COOKTOP CLEANING Glass Cooktop Cleaning Cleaning of glass cooktops is different from cleaning a standard porcelain finish. To maintain and protect the surface of your new glass cooktop follow these basic steps. Before you use the cooktop for the first time, clean it with cleaning cream.
Page 16: Minute Timer
CLOCK (on some models) Minute Timer The minute timer has been combined with the range clock. Use it to time all your precise cooking operations. You’ll recognize the minute timer as the pointer which is different in color and shape than the clock hands.
Page 17: Using Your Oven
3. Read over the information and tips that follow. 4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range. Bump Oven Light Use the switch to turn the light on and off.
Page 18: Oven Shelves
Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy Do It Yourself instructions on how to adjust the thermostat. How to Set Your Range for Baking To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on.
Page 19: 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 20: Adjust The Oven Thermostat
ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT— You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. We recommend that you use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it, following the times given in your recipes as a guide.
Page 21: Use Of Aluminum Foil
Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan. This makes clean-up easier when using the pan for marinating, cooking with fruits, cooking heavily cured meats or basting food during cooking. Press the foil tightly around the inside of the pan. Questions and Answers Q.
Page 22 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. Turn the food only once during broiling. Time the foods for the first side according to the Broiling Guide.
Page 23: Broiling Guide
• Always use a broiler pan and grid. They are designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan. • The oven door should be open to the broil stop position. • Make sure you turn the OVEN TEMP knob all the way to the BROIL position.
Page 24: Anti-Tip Device
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 ELECTRIC POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE RANGE.
Page 25 Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch on fire. Do not cover drip pans with foil. Using foil so close to the receptacle could cause shock, fire or damage to the range. Drip Pan Electric Coil Models) For other spills such as fat spatterings, wash with soap and water or cleansing powders after the surface has cooled.
Page 26: Oven Heating Elements
Oven Light Replacement (on some models) CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electric power for your range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely before removing or replacing them.
Page 27: Porcelain Oven Interior
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. Soapy, wet metal pads may also be used.
Page 28: Continuous-Cleaning
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) (on some models) To Clean the Continuous-Cleaning Oven: 1. Let the range parts cool before handling. We recommend rubber gloves be worn when cleaning. 2. Remove shelves and cookware, including the broiler pan and grid. 3. Remove excess spills and boilovers from the aluminum foil oven bottom liner before removing the liner from the oven.
Page 29: Control Panel And Knobs
How to Remove the Storage Drawer or Kick Panel to Clean Under the Range The area under the range can be reached easily for cleaning by removing the bottom drawer (on some models). To remove, pull the drawer out all the way, tilt up the front and remove it.
Page 30: Installation Instructions
If the electric service provided does not meet the above specifications, it is recommended that a licensed electrician install an approved outlet. Because range terminals are not accessible after range is in position, flexible service conduit or cord must be used. STEP 1 PREPARE THE OPENING ⁄...
Page 31 When moving the range on this type of flooring, use care and follow these simple and inexpensive instructions. The range should be installed on a 1/4 inch thick sheet of plywood (or similar material) as follows: When the floor covering ends at the front of the...
Page 32 Be certain that the center wire is connected to the center screw of the connector block. Tighten screws securely. D. Attach ground wire to the frame of the range. WARNING: THE NEUTRAL WIRE OF SUPPLY CIRCUIT IS CONNECTED TO...
Page 33 Remove the 3 screws from the connector block. Remove the grounding strap from the connector block middle location and the screw connecting it to the frame of the range. Insert bare wires between the connector block terminals and movable nuts. Tighten screws securely. Attach ground wire to the frame of the range.
Page 34 STEP 9 LEVELING THE RANGE The range must be level. Leveling feet are located at each corner of the base of the range. Remove the storage drawer or kick panel (depending on your model) and using channel locks, rotate the leveling feet in and out as required to level the range.
Page 35: Do It Yourself
• Difficulty may be in the main distribution panel of your house, caused by a WORK PROPERLY • If the range is connected to 208 volts, you will notice some increase in • The cooktop surface unit controls are not properly set, or the wrong control...
Page 36 FREQUENT CYCLING OFF AND ON OF SURFACE UNITS If you need more help…call, toll free: ® GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 consumer information service (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE pan bottom and a straight edge, the surface units will not transfer heat properly.
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Page 39: Consumer Services
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 40: What Is Not Covered
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 This book is printed on recycled paper.

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