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GE Appliances Range Electric Part No. 164D3333P072 Rev . 1 Pub. No. 49-8830-1A CG 1-98 JBS07PI Standard Clean–Coil Top JBP46WI Self-Clean–Coil Top JBP76WI Self-Clean–Glass Top Owner’ s Manual[...]
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Operating Instructions Congratulations! Y ou Are Now Part of the GE Family Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual. Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your range. That’s important, because your new range will be part of your family for many [...]
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T r oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions W ARNING! 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, perso[...]
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IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Operating Instructions 4 Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips ■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. Be careful when reaching for items stored over the range. Flammable material could be ignited [...]
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T r oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions 5 ■ Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket. ■ Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s Manual. ■ Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial[...]
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IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Operating Instructions 6 Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips ■ Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The cooktop can be scratched with items such as sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry and rivets on clothing. ■ Do not opera[...]
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7 Using the surface units. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. T r oubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions How to Set Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want. At both OFF and HI the control clicks into position. You[...]
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Using the surface units. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 8 Do not slide cookware across the cooktop because it can scratch the glass—the glass is scratch resistant, not scratch proof. DRAGGING About the radiant surface units… (glass cooktops) The radiant cooktop featu[...]
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9 Selecting types of cookware. The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops. T roubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Stainless Steel: r ecommended Aluminum: heavy weight recommended Good conductivity. Aluminum residues[...]
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Using the oven controls. Thr oughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 10 Clock and T imer Features (on self-clean models only) COOK TIME ON/OFF Pad Press this pad and then press the HOUR and MIN. pads to set th[...]
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11 T r oubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Oven Control Settings (on self-clean models only) OVEN ON Light Glows anytime the oven is heating. The light will flash when the oven automatically turns off to remind you to turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF . CLEAN Light Glows whe[...]
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Using the oven. T o avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 12 Befor e you begin… The shelves have stop-locks, so that when placed correctly on the supports, they will stop before comin[...]
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13 T r oubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions How to Set the Oven for Broiling Place the meat or fish on the broiler grid in the broiler pan. Follow suggested shelf positions in the Broiling guide. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to BROIL. Leave the door open to the broil stop posit[...]
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Using the clock and timer . (on self-clean models only) Not all features are on all models. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 14 T o Set the Clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a time[...]
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15 Using the timed baking and roasting features. (on self-clean models only) T r oubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Do not latch the oven door during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only . NOTE: Foods that spoil easily , such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, p[...]
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Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Y ou 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 [...]
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17 T r oubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the self-cleaning oven. (on self-clean models only) Never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism. Before a Clean Cycle The range must be completely cool in order to set the self-clean cycle.[...]
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Care and cleaning of the range. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 18 Contr ol Panel and Knobs Clean up spatters with a damp cloth. Remove heavier soil with warm, soapy water. Do not use abrasives of any kind on the control panel. The control knobs may be removed for easier [...]
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19 T r oubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Porcelain Oven Interior (for standard clean models only) With proper care, the porcelain enamel finish on the inside of the oven—top, bottom, sides, back and inside of the door— will stay new-looking for years. Let the range cool be[...]
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Care and cleaning of the range. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 20 Lift-Of f Oven Door The oven door is removable for cleaning. Do not lift the door by the handle. T o remove the door , open it to the special stop position. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door stra[...]
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21 T r oubleshooting T ips Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Oven Light Replacement (on some models) 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. T o[...]
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Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 22 Sur face Units (on some models) To clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest setting f[...]
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Cleaning the glass cooktop. (on some models) Clean the glass surface with cleaning cream before you use the cooktop for the first time. Also, clean the glass sur face after each use. This helps protect the top and makes clean-up easier . T o clean the cooktop seal, let a wet cloth rest on it for a few minutes, then wipe clean. Use a mild detergent [...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 24 International Installation Instructions. (220–240, 50/60Hz, 2-wire) Read these instructions completely and carefully . Befor e Y ou Begin IMPORT ANT : Save these instructions for the local electrical inspector’ s use. IMPORT ANT : OB[...]
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25 Read these instructions completely and carefully . T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Pr eparing the Opening Allow 3.81 cm (1 1 ⁄ 2 ² )spacing from the range to adjacent vertical walls above cooktop surface. Allow 76.2 cm (30 ² )minimum clearance between surface units[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 26 International Installation Instructions. (220–240, 50/60Hz, 2-wire) Read these instructions completely and carefully . Flooring Under the Range Y our range, like many other household items, is heavy and can settle into soft floor cover[...]
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T r oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Read these instructions completely and carefully . Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions 2-Wire Power Cord Installation W ARNING: THE POWER LEADS MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE OUTSIDE (BRASS COLORED) TERMINALS. THE GROUND (EARTH) LEAD MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE FRAME OF THE RANGE WIT[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 28 International Installation Instructions. (220–240, 50/60Hz, 2-wire) Read these instructions completely and carefully . Anti-T ip Bracket Installation An Anti-T ip bracket is supplied with instructions for installation in a variety of l[...]
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29 T r oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Pr oblem Solver… T r oubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for ser vice. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Glass Cooktops Surface units will not Improper[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 30 Pr oblem Solver… T r oubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for ser vice. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do The display goes blank Power surge. • Disconn[...]
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31 T r oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Oven temperature too Oven thermostat • See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! hot or too cold needs adjustment. section. Clock and timer do Plug on range is not completely • Make sur[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 32 Pr oblem Solver… T r oubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for ser vice. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Oven door is crooked The door is out of positio[...]
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33 Notes T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 34 Notes[...]
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35 Notes T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions[...]