29. It lists causes of minor your phone number): operating problems that you Consumer Affairs can correct yourself. GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 Write down the model and serial numbers. You'll find them on a label on...
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ORTANT SAFETY qSTRUCTIONS Read all instructia_ before us_g r_ts appua__=eo When using electrical appliances, o Do not leave children alone-- o Do not let coo!ring grease or other flammable materials basic safety precautions should children should not be left alone accumulate in or near the be followed, including the...
ORTANT SAFETY PqSTRUCTI[ONS continued> Oven o Clean only parts listed in this others may break because of the Use and Care Book. sudden change in temperature. o Stand away from range when (See section on "Surface opening oven door. Hot air or o Before serf-cleaning the oven, Cooldng"...
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Energyogav T ps Oven Cooking Surface Cook g "Use :€ookware of medium weight o Preheat oven only when aluminum, with fight-fitting covers, necessary. Most foods will cook and flat bottoms which completely satisfactorily without preheating. cover the heated portion of the If you find preheating is necessary, surfaceunit.
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Features of Your Range JB553G JBP29G JB570G JB571G...
Models Model JP570G Model Explained JB553G JB571G Feature Index JBP29G on page Oven Light Switch (lets you turn interior oven light on and off) Surface Unit Controls "ON" Indicator Light for Surface Units Oven CANCEL button (push it to cancel any oven operation) Electronic Controls 16, 17...
Surface Cooking • The ted dot in the center of the solid General Information BeforeUshagYourCool¢ p disk element indicates built-in About Solid Disk Elements for the First Time tempeiature limiters that Using a solid disk element is quite automatically reduce the heat if a The top working surface of solid similar to using an electric coil,...
Inf'mite Heat Controls Cooldng Guide for Using Heat Settings HI--Bring water to boilo MEDIUM HI--Fast fry, pan broil; maintain fast boil on large amount of food. 1VLED--Saute and brown; maintain slow boil on large amount of food, WARM--Cook after starting at HI; cook with little water in covered pan.
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Solid Disk Element Cookware Tips For cooking on solid disk elements, the use of appropriate cookware is very important. * Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than other metals. • Place only dry pans on the solid * Cast iron and coated cast iron disk element.
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Surface Cooldng Questions & Answers Q. May I can foods and preserves Q. Why is the cooktop hot to Q. Can I use special cooking the touch? on my solid disk dements? equipment, like an oriental wok, on my solid disk elements? A.
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Home Canning Tips CAUTION: Observe Following Points Canning should be done on surface units only. in Canning Safe canning requires that harmful microorganisms In surface cooking, the use of pots 1. Be sure the canner fits over the destroyed and that the jars are extending more than 1-inch beyond center of the cooking elemenL...
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Surface Cooking Guide Suggested Heat Settings Regular Element Food Start at Setting Complete at Setting Sensi-Temp Element B_erag_ Cocoa WARM--heat milk. Cover LO--finish heating. Bring to a boil at 250. Heat milk at 200. Coffee HI--bring water to perk. LO--maintain gentle but Place coffee in basket and water in pot.
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Surface Cooking Guide (continued) Settings Suggested Heat Regular Element Food Start at Setting Complete at Setting Sensi-Temp Element Rice HI--cover, bring water to LO to WARM--cover, Add rice to water, cover, cook on 200 a boil. finish timing according to according to package direetioes package directions.
Using Your Oven Oven Shelves Before Using Your Oven Shelf Positions I. Look at the controls Be sure The shelves are designed with stop- The oven has four shelf supports-- you understand how to set them locks so when placed correctly A (bottom), B, C and D (top).
Electronic Controls ToBake 1. Push BAKE button, 2. Turn SET knob until desired temperature is displayed. A one-second beep will sound when the oven has preheated to and stabilized at selected temperature. 3. When finished baking, push oven CANCEL button Oven "On"...
Tones Automatic Oven Thner To Delay Starthlg an Automatic Oven Operation End-of-Cycle Tone (3 long beeps-- The oven timer will automatically one second on, one second off): start and stop your oven cooking or If a delayed cooking operation shows that a timed oven operation self-cleaning operation for you...
Baking CAKES How to Set Your Range • Do not open the oven door during Cake rises higher on one side for Baking a baking operation--heat wilt be lost and the baking time might need to • Batter spread unevenly in pan_ I.
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Guide 1. Aluminum pans conduct heat 2. Dark or non-shiny finishes and 3. Preheating the oven is not always quickly. For most conventional glass cookware generally absorb necessary, especially for foods baking, light, shiny finishes give best heat, which may result in dry, crisp which cook longer than 30 to 40 crusts.
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Roasting Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Step 2: Check weight of roasL Step 4: Most meats continue Place meat fat-side-up or poultry cook slightly while standing after Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. breast-side-up on roasting rack in a being removed from the oven.
Bro ng Questions & Answers Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the upper unit in Qo Why should I leave the door the oven. Most fish and tender cuts closed when broiling chicken? of meat can be broiled.. Follow these steps to keep spattering A.
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Broiling Guide Broiling 6. Broiler does not need to be To slash, cut crosswise through outer fat surface just to the edge of preheated. However, for very thin 1. Always use broiler pan and rack the meat° Use tongs to turn meat foods, or to increase browning, that comes with your oven, It is over to prevent piercing...
Care and Cleanh OvenShelves Oven Light Bulb Proper care and cleaning important so your range will give The light bulb is located in the Oven shelves may be cleaned with you efficient and satisfactory a mild abrasive cleanser following upper right corner of the oven. service.
Care and Cleaning (continued) Solid Disk Elements Lift-Off Oven Door The solid disk elements are made Do not use covers over the solid The oven door is removable to disk elements. An element turned make the interior more accessible of high strength cast-iron alloy, The trim rings are stainless steel_,...
Care and Cleaning Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven Do not use commercial oven Clean the door gasket (C) using a Programmed Cleaning Time: 3tA hours clean sponge to soak the soiled area cleaners or oven protectors or near the self-cleaning oven. with hydrogen peroxide.
Care and Clearfing Operating the Self-Clearfing Oven (continued) 3. Slide the door LATCH HANDLE to the left as far as it will go_ Set the Oven for Cleaning To Set a Delayed Start You will not be able to open the 1.
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Care and Cleaning Operating the Serf-Cleaning Oven (continued) Oven Thermostat Questions and Answers Q. Is the "crackling" sound I Adjustment hear during cleaning normal? Qo Why won't my oven clean A. Yes. This is the sound of the metal immediately even though I set the The temperature in your new range...
Cleaning Guide NOTE: Let range/oven parts cool before touching or handling. PART MATER!ALS TO USE GENERAL DIRECTIONS Bake Unit and Do not clean the bake unit or broil unit. Any soil will burn off when the unit is heated Broil Unit NOTE: The bake unit can be lifted gently to clean the oven floor If spiliover, residue, or ash accumulates around the bake unit, gently wipe around the unit with warm water Broiler Pan and Rack...
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:are used to. This is normal. Make sure properly fitting pans are used. ght can be seen between the pan bottom and a _perate properly. ffyou need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 consumer information service...
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Anti- ip Bracket Installation Instructions for Bracket Kit No. 342473 Outside edge of bracket to be Adjacent cabinet or final flush with left or right side location of range side panel of range WARNING ,, ALL RANGES CAN TIP Fig, 1 - INJURY COULD RESULT...
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Electrical Connection TopNut ThreeWtre Cord We recommend that you have the Connection electrical hookup of your range done by a qualified electrician° Have the 1. Remove the top nuts on the electrician show you where your junction block studs. range disconnect is located.
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Solid Disk Range Installation Instructions IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the local electrical inspector's use. Fig. I Fig° 2 /l i tT L 0,,__ j..24/4" Suggested electrical outlet area Minimum dimensions between cooktop and walls above cooktop Roughed-in dimensions General •...
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Leveling the Range Spirit For proper cooking and baking the Level range must be leveled° Leveling legs are located on each corner of the base of the range_ Remove the bottom drawer and you can level the range on an uneven floor. To remove the drawer, pull the drawer out all the way, tilt up the Install the oven shelves (see use...
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In most cases, this will solve the problem. NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details--including your phone number--to: Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Palk Louisville, Kentucky 40225 FINALLY, if ),our problem is still not resolved,...
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To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager--Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 iiiiiiiii iiiiii iiiiiiiii...