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- Page 1 ® GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 GE Appliances Owner’s Manual Part No. 164D3333P092 Rev. 1 Pub. No. 49-8853-2 1-98 CG JBS03 JBS07 JBS26 JBS27 JBC27 RB525 RB526 RB533 RB536 RB632...
- Page 2 Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. Write the model and serial numbers here. You can find them on a label behind the range door or behind the storage drawer.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back section. Or you can always call the GE Answer Center 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Safety Information Anti-Tip Device ... . . 4 Safety Precautions . -
Page 4: Anti-Tip Device
If 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. 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 5: Safety Precautions
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the door, storage 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. - Page 6 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...
- Page 7 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...
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Page 8: Oven
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! 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 9: Surface Cooking Units
Always turn the surface units off before removing cookware. Do not immerse or soak the removable surface units. - Page 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SURFACE COOKING UNITS Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge is used to wipe spills on a hot cooktop, be careful to avoid steam burns. Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or medium high heat settings.
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Page 11: Using The Surface Units
Using the surface units. Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking. 1² Not over 1 inch Use only flat-bottomed woks. How to Set Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want. -
Page 12: Using The Clock And Timer
Using the clock and timer. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Clock and Timer Features TIMER ON/OFF Press this pad to select the timer feature. CLOCK Press this pad before setting the clock. Display Shows the time of day and the time set for the timer. SET TIME +/- Pads These pads allow you to set the clock and timer. - Page 13 Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. The timer is a minute timer only. The timer does not control oven operations. The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 50 minutes. To Set the Clock: Press the CLOCK pad.
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Page 14: Using The Oven
Using the oven. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. The oven has 4 shelf positions. Before you begin… The shelves have stop-locks, so that when placed correctly on the supports, they will stop before coming completely out, and will not tilt. - Page 15 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. For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10 minutes. Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered as much as possible.
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Page 16: Broiling Guide
Broiling guide. Quantity and/ Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments Bacon 1/2 lb. (about 8 thin slices) Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) Well Done 1/2 to 3/4² thick Beef Steaks Rare 1² thick Medium (1 to 1 ⁄... -
Page 17: Oven Thermostat
Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it 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. -
Page 18: Care And Cleaning
To clean the outside glass finish, use a glass cleaner. Rinse and polish with a dry cloth. If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. - Page 19 Lift the door straight up and off the hinges. Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable for cleaning. Do not lift the door by the handle. To remove the door, open it to the special stop position. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges.
- Page 20 Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool. Oven Light Replacement CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely.
- Page 21 Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in the dishwasher. Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere in the range. How to Remove the Storage Drawer to Clean Under the Range To remove the storage drawer: Pull the drawer out all the way.
- Page 22 Care and cleaning of the range. Porcelain Enamel Cooktop The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if misused. This finish is acid-resistant. However, any acidic foods spilled (such as fruit juices, tomato or vinegar) should not be permitted to remain on the finish.
- Page 23 Do not cover the drip pans with foil. Using foil so close to the receptacle could cause shock, fire or damage to the range. Surface Units To clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest setting for a minute.
- Page 24 Care and cleaning of the range. Do not attempt to clean the oven until you have read this section. Special Care of Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior The continuous-cleaning oven cleans itself while cooking. The oven interior is finished with a special coating that cannot be cleaned in the usual manner with soap, detergents, steel wool pads, commercial oven cleaners, coarse abrasive pads or coarse brushes.
- Page 25 REMEMBER: During the operation of the oven, the door, window and other range surfaces will get hot enough to cause burns. Do not touch. Let the range cool before replacing the oven shelves and aluminum foil oven bottom.
- Page 26 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.
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Page 27: Before You Begin
Wiring must conform to National Electric Codes. If the electric service provided does not meet the above specifications, have 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. -
Page 28: Prepare The Opening
EXCEPTION: Installation of a listed microwave oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall conform to the installation instructions packed with that appliance. If cabinet storage is installed, reduce risk by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a min. of 5² beyond the bottom of the cabinets. Make sure the wall covering, countertops and cabinets around the range can withstand heat generated by the range, oven or cooktop up to 200°F. -
Page 29: Flooring
Flooring Under the Range Your range, like many other household items, is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting. When moving the range on this type of flooring, it should be installed on a 1/4²... - Page 30 Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Power Cord Strain Relief Installation Remove the lower rear range wiring cover to expose the connector block and bracket. Remove the knockout ring (1 connector. To remove the knockout, use a pair of pliers to bend the knockout ring away from the bracket and twist until ring is removed.
- Page 31 3-Wire Power Cord Installation WARNING: The neutral or ground wire of the power cord must be connected to the neutral terminal located in the center of the connector block. The power leads must be connected to the outside (brass colored) terminals. Remove the 3 wire terminal screws from the connector block.
- Page 32 The power leads must be connected to the outside (brass colored) terminals. The 4th grounding lead must be connected to the frame of the range with the grounding plate and grounding screw. Remove the 3 screws from the connector block.
- Page 33 3-Wire Conduit Installation Remove the 3 screws from the connector block. Insert bare wires between the connector block terminals and movable nuts. Tighten screws securely. Do not remove ground strap connection. WARNING: Connector block is approved for copper wire connection only.
- Page 34 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.
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Page 35: Anti-Tip Bracket
Typical installation of anti-tip bracket attachment to wall. 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 36: Troubleshooting Tips
• Light bulb is loose • or defective. Switch operating light • is broken. Plug on range is not • completely inserted in the electrical outlet. • A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. - Page 37 See the Broiling guide . • Use the broiling pan and • grid that came with your range. Make sure it is cool. Use the broiling pan and • grid that came with your range. See the Using the •...
- Page 38 Oven door is crooked Power outage Possible Causes Oven thermostat needs adjustment. Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Oven controls improperly set.
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Page 39: Warranty
For service, ® We Will Replace, At No Charge To You: Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this full one-year warranty, we will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part. -
Page 40: Service Telephone Numbers
Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs Service TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier- free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. Service Contracts Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount.