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  • Page 1

    GE JB400 Steam Clean Range Range Models: JB400DP1WW JB400DP1BB JB400SPSS[...]

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    2 Copyright 2009 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The information in this presentation is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic, & mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury & property damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for the[...]

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    3 Copyright 2009 GE Factory Service Employees are required to use safety glasses with side shields, cut resistant (Dyneema ® ) gloves & steel toe shoes for all repairs. Dyneema® Cut Resistant Glove Safety Glasses must be compliant wi th ANSI Z87.1-2003 Prescription Safety Glasses Plano Safety Glasses Steel Toe Shoes[...]

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    4 Copyright 2009 Warranty[...]

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    5 Copyright 2009 Nomenclature J B 400 D P 1 WW J = GE[...]

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    6 Copyright 2009 Model / Serial Number Plate • Mini-Manual is in an envelope and located inside the left hand panel. Model / serial plate is located on the front frame behind the storage drawer.[...]

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    7 Copyright 2009 Anti-Tip Bracket * Range must be secured by the Anti-Tip Bracket supplied.[...]

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    8 Copyright 2009 Oven Door Removal • Fully open the door. • Push the hinge locks down toward the door frame, to the unlocked position. This may require a flat blade screwdriver.[...]

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    9 Copyright 2009 Oven Door Removal • Close door to the door removal position. • Firmly grasp both sides of the door at the top. • Lift door up until the hinge arm is clear of the slot.[...]

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    10 Copyright 2009 Oven Door Re-Installation • Firmly grasp both sides of the door at the top. • With the door at the same angle as the removal position, seat the indentation of the hinge arm into the bottom edge of the hinge slot.[...]

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    11 Copyright 2009 Oven Door Re-Installation • Fully open the door. • Push the hinge locks up against the front frame of the oven cavity, to the locked position. • Close the oven door.[...]

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    12 Copyright 2009 Door Gasket Door gasket attached with spring clips around perimeter of door.[...]

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    13 Copyright 2009 Door Gasket A gap must be left in the gasket at the bottom of the door. The gap is r equired to provide air flow in the oven for proper baking results.[...]

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    14 Copyright 2009 Door Switch Door switch is merely a s ensor input to the control. It allows the control to know the stat us of the door position, open or closed. Has no control over the oven light operation.[...]

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    15 Copyright 2009 Door Switch Replacement After lifting cooktop, switch a ssembly can be released by removing two ¼” hex heads securing it to the front frame of the oven.[...]

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    16 Copyright 2009 Cooktop • Open oven door. • Remove two ¼” hex head screws se curing cooktop to front frame. • Lift cooktop. • Use prop to support cooktop, if desired.[...]

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    17 Copyright 2009 Cooktop Elements 6 Inch 1500W 6 Inch 1500W 8 Inch 2000W 10 Inch 3000W Inner – 1400W Outer – 1600W[...]

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    18 Copyright 2009 Cooktop Element Replacement After marking the numbered holes on the burner outer case, lift up on spring clip to disengage it from the burner.[...]

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    19 Copyright 2009 Cooktop Element Replacement • After removing hex head from “L” bracket, remove bracket. • Disengage mounting clips from burner case. • Mark and remove wires from terminals. • Lift and remove burner from cooktop assembly[...]

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    20 Copyright 2009 Temperature Limit / Hot Cooktop Light Switch The temperature limit/hot cooktop li ght switch performs two functions: 1. Turns on the Hot Cooktop Light when the surface unit switch is turned on. The hot light will remain on until the glass surface above the heating unit has cooled below 150°F (even after the surface unit switch ha[...]

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    21 Copyright 2009 Temperature Limit / Hot Cooktop Light Switch The temperature limit/hot cooktop li ght switch performs two functions: 2. Detects when glass temperature a bove a unit has exceeded it’s limit of approximately 1031°F and disconnects power to that unit. When the glass temperature cools below 1031°F , the unit will turn back on. * T[...]

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    22 Copyright 2009 Cooktop Removal • Begin by disconnecting two power plugs at rear of cooktop area. • Next, remove ground wire screw at bottom of cooktop.[...]

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    23 Copyright 2009 Cooktop Removal • Return cooktop to normally closed position. • Lift rear of cooktop @ two inches. • Pull cooktop towards front of range to disengage hinge slots on cooktop from hinge pins on frame.[...]

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    24 Copyright 2009 Control Panel Removal The control panel contains the ER C & the infinite heat switches. To Service: 1. Remove 3 ¼” hex heads at the top, in the back of the range. 2. Remove 2 Phillips screws under the control panel in the front of the range.[...]

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    25 Copyright 2009 Control Panel Removal 3. Pull bottom of panel out while lifting panel up. 4. Lay panel on cooking surface. CAUTION: Place a protective coveri ng (such as a towel) between the control panel and the cooking surfac e to avoid damage to either.[...]

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    26 Copyright 2009 Oven Sensor • Oven sensor should read @ 1100 Ω at room temperature. • Resistance can be read at the ERC plug (white wires) pins 1 & 2 or it can be read at the sensor disconnect plug behind the range.[...]

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    27 Copyright 2009 Oven Sensor Oven sensor disconnect plug.[...]

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    28 Copyright 2009 T09 Control - ERC The T09 Control System consists of the control, the key panel and the oven sensor. (Control & key panel are a single component). 2:31[...]

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    29 Copyright 2009 Display On / Off Feature 3:02 Note: the clock display will go blank if the UP and DOWN arrows are pressed at the same time for 1 sec or less. If the customer complains that there is no time of day clock on the range, have them press the UP and DOWN arro ws to have the clock re-appear[...]

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    30 Copyright 2009 Special Functions SF[...]

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    31 Copyright 2009 T09 Control – ERC Removal • To remove ERC from backsplash, remove 4 ¼” hex heads securing ERC to backsplash frame. • Remove ERC from frame.[...]

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    32 Copyright 2009 T09 Control - ERC 2 white – Sensor Orange / Yellow – Door Switch Neutral Oven Light Bake Element Broil Element L1 L2 Bake & Broil Common[...]

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    33 Copyright 2009 Key Panel Test Depress each pad on the key panel individually. If the key panel is functioning properly, the following should occur: • Bake, Broil, Steam Clean, Kitchen Timer, Cooking Time – Audible tone and display showing mode of operation selected. • Start/On, Clear/Off – Audible tone and display shows time of day. • [...]

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    34 Copyright 2009 Control Voltage - ERC[...]

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    35 Copyright 2009 Fault Codes --3 F-code Retrieval Mode Function Key (s) Conditions & Response Code retrieval to display Kitchen Timer + Up + Down Fault codes displayed Clear codes Kitchen Timer + Clock Fault codes cleared Exit mode Clear/Off Return to normal operation[...]

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    36 Copyright 2009 Fault Codes[...]

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    37 Copyright 2009 Steam Clean Operation 0:30[...]

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    38 Copyright 2009 Steam Clean Procedure To begin the steam cycle: 1. Remove racks and accessories from the oven cavity. Do not place cookware or other items in the oven during the Steam Clean cycle. 2. Pour 1 cup (8 oz.) of room temperature water onto the recessed area of the oven bottom. Do not add cleaning solutions or chemicals of any kind to th[...]

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    39 Copyright 2009 Steam Clean Procedure 0:30 4. Press the Steam Clean pad; then press Start/On. 5. A 30-minute cycle will begin to count down on the display. 6. When the Steam Clean cycle is co mplete, the oven control will beep and the Steam Clean light will blink. Press the Clear/Off pad.[...]

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    40 Copyright 2009 Steam Clean Procedure 7. The oven bottom and remaining water will still be very warm at the end of the cycle. This is normal. 8. Remove soils using a scrub brush or nylon scouring pad. A soap filled steel wool pad may be used only on the porcelain oven interior. The use of abrasive pads will scratch the door glass. Do not wipe soi[...]

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    41 Copyright 2009 Steam Clean Procedure – IMPORTANT NOTES • If a steam clean cycle is initia ted without water, press the Clear/Off pad to end the cycle. Wait for the range to cool to room temperature before pouri ng water into the recessed area and initiating another st eam cycle. • Do not open the door during the Steam Clean cycle. An error[...]

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    42 Copyright 2009 Hidden Bake Element • If a problem is suspected with the hi dden bake element, check for proper resistance at the rear of the ERC or at the yellow / orange wire disconnect plug before range disassembly. • Resistance between orange and yellow wires to element should be @ 20 Ω .[...]

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    43 Copyright 2009 Hidden Bake Element • If element requires replacement, r ange left side panel needs to be removed. • Begin by removing the hidden screw at bottom front after removing storage drawer.[...]

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    44 Copyright 2009 Hidden Bake Element After lifting or removing cooktop, remove two ¼” hex heads and a single Phillips screw from the top of the side panel.[...]

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    45 Copyright 2009 Hidden Bake Element Next, remove 3 ¼” hex heads from rear of left side panel.[...]

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    46 Copyright 2009 Hidden Bake Element Finally, grasp panel and lift @ an inch to releas e tabs on the side of the frame from openings in the side panel.[...]

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    47 Copyright 2009 Hidden Bake Element Carefully, lift insulation blanket and temporarily tuck it under upper frame to clear work area.[...]

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    48 Copyright 2009 Hidden Bake Element Push down on insulation retainer to clear it from the bake element compartment opening.[...]

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    49 Copyright 2009 Hidden Bake Element • Remove orange and yellow leads from bake element terminals. • Remove two ¼” hex heads securing element compartment cover to frame.[...]

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    50 Copyright 2009 Hidden Bake Element Fold out or completely remove compartment cover to access hidden bake element.[...]

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    51 Copyright 2009 Hidden Bake Element Slide out element from compartment to remove.[...]

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    52 Copyright 2009 Hidden Bake Element Upon re-insertion of bake element, t abs on assembly must align with slots or openings on the far side of the compartment.[...]

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    53 Copyright 2009 Oven Light Oven lighting consists of a single 40w, incandescent bulb with a clear glass cover held in place with a spring wire.[...]

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    54 Copyright 2009 Strip Circuits[...]

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    55 Copyright 2009 Schematic[...]

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    56 Copyright 2009 Wiring Diagram[...]

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    57 Copyright 2009 END OF PRESENTATION[...]