GE JTP10GS User's Manual
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1. about 1 1b 2 1 inch thick about 10 to 12 oz 2 1 inch thick about 1 Ib l Ib pkg 10 Jo k E e Esa 6 The oven door should be left open to the broil First Side oe Minuts 1 2 3 4 13 16 the sides Broiler does not need to be preheated However for very thin foods or to increase browning preheat if desired Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning the oven shelf at next lowest shelf position and increasing cooking time given in this guide 1 times per side If your range is connected to 208 volts rare steaks may be broiled by preheating the broiler and positioning the oven shelf 1 position higher Second Side em _ 1 2 Do not turn over 12 14 1 2 Comments Arrange in single layer Space evenly Up to 8 patties take about same time Steaks less than 1 inch thick cook through before browning Pan frying is recommended Slash fat Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes per side for cut up chicken Brush each side with melted butter Broil skin side down first Space evenly Place English muffins cut side up and brush with butter if desired Cut through back of shell Spread open Brush with melted butter before broiling and after half of broiling time Handle and turn very carefully Brush with lemon butter before and during cooking if desired Preheat broiler to increase browning Increase time 5 to 10 minutes per side for 1 inch2. out position Position the slots in the bottom of the door squarely over the hinges Then lower the door slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same time TO CLEAN THE DOOR Do not immerse door in water Inside of door e Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during the self clean cycle you do not need to clean this by hand Any soap left on the liner causes additional stains when the oven is heated eDo not rub or clean the door gasket the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact and well fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy efficient oven operation and good baking results If you notice the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door you should have it replaced Metal Parts I D Outside Gasket Inside Gasket Gasket Outside of door Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven door Rinse well Do not let water run down through openings in the top of the door You may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of the door Spillage of marinades fruit juices tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately When surface is cool clean and rinse Do not use oven cleaners cleansing powders or harsh abrasives on the outside of the door NOTE Do not
3. ON and LOCK willl appear on the display It will not be possible toopen the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the LOCK light goes off 7 When the LOCK light is off slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go and open th door Q What causes the hair like lines on the enameled surface of my oven A This is a normal condition resulting frorn heating and cooling during cleaning These lines do not affect how your oven performs Q Why do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning A Some types of soil will leave a deposit WInich is ash It can be removed with a damp sponge cr cloth Q My oven shelves do not slide easily What is the matter A After many cleanings oven shelves may become so clean they do not slide easily To make shelves slide more easily after each self cleaning function dampen fingers with a small amount of cooking oil and rub lightly over sides of shelf where they contact shelf supports My oven shelves have become gray afier the self clean cycle Is this normal Yes After the self clean cycle the shelves may lose some luster and change to a deep gray color Can I cook food on the cooktop while the oven is self cleaning Yes While the oven is self cleaning you can use the cooktop just as you normally do The word DOOr appeared on the d splay when I selected the clean cycle What s wrong The door latch handle must be moved althe way to the rig
4. curved extension of shelf facing up and toward the rear of the oven Tilt up the front and push the shelf toward the back of the oven until it goes past stop on the oven wall Then lower the front of the shelf and push it all the way back Shelf Positions The oven has 5 shelf supports identified in this illustration as A bottom B C D and E top Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking Roasting and Broiling sections 8 3 Read over information and tips that follow 4 Keep this book handy so you can refer to it especially during the first weeks of using your new oven Oven Fan This unit is equipped with a fan which automatically turns on whenever the oven is set for cooking or cleaning The fan will automatically turn off when the unit has cooled Adjusting the Oven Thermostat If you don t think the oven is heating at the right temperature when you are baking or roasting you can reset the thermostat yourself When cooking food for the first time in your new oven use time given on recipes as a guide Oven thermostats over a period of years may drift from the factory setting and the differences in timing between an old and a new oven of 5 to 10 minutes are not unusual Your oven has been set correctly at the factory and is more likely to be accurate than the oven which it replaced We do not recommend the use of inexpensive thermometers such as those found in the grocery stor
5. warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 WHAT IS NOT COVERED Part No 164 D2588P216 Pub No 49 8417 8111P013 60 2 93 CG e Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service elmproper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting facilities as described in the Installation Instructions provided with the product Warrantor General Electric Company lf further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 e Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers eFailure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially e Damage to
6. BROIL and COOK TIME cannot be set if the door isin the 0 1UO U3A ANOX IO SIMILI J JIU pue WO 40 3uo UAC USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven 1 Look at the controls Be sure you understand how to set them properly Read over the directions for the Oven Controls so you understand how to use them 2 Check oven interior Look at the shelves Take a practice run at removing and replacing them properly to give sure sturdy support Oven Light The light comes on when the oven door is opened or when the control panel light switch is turned on Oven Vent When the oven is on heated air moves through a vent above the door or between door and air grille The vent area could get hot during oven use The vent is needed for proper air flow in the oven and good baking results Do not block this vent Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop locks so when placed correctly on the shelf supports they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing food from them or placing food on them When placing cookware on a shelf pull the shelf out to the stop position Place the cookware on the shelf then slide the shelf back into the oven This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven To remove a shelf from the oven pull it toward you tilt front end upward and pull shelf out To replace place the shelf on the shelf support with the stop locks
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8. a commercial oven cleaner in or around the self cleaning oven Clean top sides and outside front of oven door with soap and water Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners Make sure the oven light bulb cover D is in place Do not let water run down through openings C in the top of the door To help prevent water from getting in these slots when cleaning open the door as far as it will go Do not rub or clean the door gasket B the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact and well fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy efficient oven operation and good baking results If you notice the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door you should have it replaced 4 Close the door and make sure the oven light D is off If the oven light is not turned off the life of the bulb will be shortened or it may cause the bulb to burn out immediately The oven shelves may be cleaned in the self cleaning oven However they will darken lose their luster and become hard to slide Wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil after self cleaning to make the shelves slide more easily Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven protectors in or near the self cleaning oven A combination of any of these products plus the high clean cycle temperatures may damage the porcelain finish of the oven Important The oven door must be closed
9. at these low temperatures may spoil e Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria Be sure the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth BAKING For best baking results follow these suggestions Oven Shelves Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the desired locations SEA while the oven is a al The cool The correct shelf position depends on the kind of food and the browning desired As a general rule place most foods in the middle of the oven on either the second or third shelf from the bottom See the chart for suggested shelf positions Preheating Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it Preheat means bringing the oven up to the specified temperature before putting in the food To preheat set the oven at the correct temperature selecting a higher temperature does not shorten preheat time Baking Pans Use the proper baking pan The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur e Dark rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a browner crisper crust Use this type for pies eShiny bright and smooth pans reflect heat resulting in a lighter more delicate browning Cakes and cookies require this type of pan eGlass baking dishes also absorb heat
10. cool If the shelves must be handled when hot do not let the potholder contact heating units in the oven e Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop is a convenience in lifting heavy foods It is also a precaution against burns from touching the hot surfaces of the door or the the oven walls e When using cooking or roasting bags in oven follow the manufacturer s directions e Do not use your oven to dry newspapers If overheated they can catch fire Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use Self Cleaning Oven 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 Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside of the oven when the self clean cycle is used Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care Guide Before self cleaning the oven remove the broiler pan and other cookware Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms except as suggested in manual Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire e Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before starting the self cleaning operation If the self cleaning mode malfunctions turn off and disconnect the power supply Have serviced by a qualified t
11. product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General JTP10C JTP11W Printed in the United State
12. the COOK TIME pad COOK TIMIE 2 Press the INCREASE pad until the desired length of baking time appears in the display 3 Press the BAKE pad Attention tone will occur if this is not done 4 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired temperature is displayed How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Quick Reminder 1 Press the COOK TIME pad Press the INCREASE DECREASE pad to set the cooking time Press the STOP TIME pad Press the INCREASE DECREASE pad until the desired Stop Time appears in the display Press the BAKE pad Press the INCREASE DECREASE pad to select the oven temperature To avoid possible burns place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on You can set the oven control to turn the oven on automatically cook for a specific length of time and turn off automatically For example Let s say it s 2 00 and dinner time is shortly after 7 00 The recipe suggests 3 hours baking time at 325 F Here s how Press the COOK TIME pad 2 For 3 hours of cooking time press the INCREASE pad until 3HR 00 appears in the display 3 Press the STOP TIME pad 5 00 appears in the display and STOP TIME flashes The control automatically sets Stop Time by adding the Cook Time to the time of day In this example the time of day is 2 00 and the Cook Time is 3 hours Adding 3 hours to the time of day equals 5 00 10 When the oven starts to heat the
13. thick or home cured ham Slash fat Slash fat If desired split sausages in half lengthwise cut into 5 to 6 inch pieces OPERATING THE SELF CLEANING OVEN Normal Cleaning Time 3 hours Before a Clean Cycle Quick Reminder 1 Prepare the oven for cleaning 2 Close the oven door 3 Slide the latch handle to the right as far as it will go 4 Press the CLEAN pad 5 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the Clean Time The range must be completely cool in order to set the self clean cycle You may have to allow the oven to cool before you can slide the door latch 1 Remove the broiler pan broiler rack all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven they cannot withstand the high cleaning temperatures NOTE The oven shelves may be left in oven They will discolor and become hard to slide after the self clean cycle 2 Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom If you use soap rinse thoroughly before self cleaning to prevent staining A Oven Front Frame 63 B Oven Door Gasket C Openings in Door D Oven Light 3 Clean spatters or spills on oven front frame A and only that area on the oven door that is outside the gasket Do not clean the gasket Use detergent and hot water with a soap filled steel wool pad then rinse well with a vinegar and water mixture This will help prevent a brown residue from forming when the oven is heated Buff these areas with a dry cloth Never use
14. word ON and the changing temperature starting at 100 F will be displayed When the oven reaches the temperature you set a tone will sound The oven will continue to cook for the programmed amount of time then shut off automatically 5 Remove food from the oven Remember even though the oven shuts off automatically foods continue cooking after the controls are off NOTE Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria Be sure the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth 4 Change Stop Time from 5 00 to 7 00 by pressing INCREASE pad until 7 00 appears in the display 5 Press the BAKE pad 6 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until desired temperature is displayed At 4 00 the oven will turn on automatically When the oven starts to heat the word ON and the changing oven temperature starting at 100 F will be displayed The oven will continue to cook for the programmed 3 hours and shut off automatically at 7 00 7 Remove food from the oven Remember even though oven shuts off automatically foods continue cooking after controls are off NOTE e The low temperature zone of this oven between 150 F and 200 F is available to keep hot cooked foods warm Food kept in the oven longer than 2 hours
15. 0 35 170 1850 Lamb leg or bone in shoulder 325 Rare 21 25 20 23 1407 15007 Medium 25 30 24 28 1500 1 60 Well Done 30 35 28 33 1707 1850 Veal shoulder leg or loin 325 Well Done 35 45 3040 170 1800 Pork loin rib or shoulder 325 Well Done 3545 30 40 1707 1800 Ham precooked 325 To Warm 17 20 minutes per pound any weight 1157 1200 Poultry 3 to 5 Ibs Over 5 lbs Chicken or Duck Well Done 35 40 30 35 185 1900 Chicken pieces Well Done 3540 185 1900 10 to 15 Ibs Over 15 lbs In thigh Turkey Well Done 18 25 15 20 185 1900 For boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given above The U S Department of Agriculture says Rare beef is popular but you should know that cooking it to only 140 F means some food poisoning organisms may survive Source Safe Food Book Your Kitchen Guide USDA Rev June 1985 14 BROILING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during broiling The latch is used for self cleaning only Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the upper unit in the oven Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum 1 If the meat has fat or gristle near edge cut vertical slashes through both about 2 inches apart If desired fat may be trimmed leaving layer about 1 8 inch thick 2 Place the meat on the broiler rack in the broiler pan which co
16. Safety Instructions 3 4 Operating Instructions Tips Aluminum Foil 4 12 1 5 17 Features OVen itt faa ceed Baking Broiling Broiling Guide 15 16 Clock and Timers 6 7 ControlPanel s 6 Faucet e Mt dota 4 8 Light Bulb Replacement 8 20 Preheating 11 16 Roasting Roasting Guide 13 14 Thermostat Adjustment ccceeee ee eee eee 9 Timed Baking 9 10 Self Cleaning Instructions 17 19 Care and Cleaning 20 21 Broiler Pan and Rack 20 Oven DOOF bai 21 Shelves stessa asset 20 GE Appliances Built In Electric Oven j Problem Solver 22 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Consumer Services 23 Appliance Registration 2 Important Phone Numbers 23 Model and Serial Number Location 2 5 Warranty ooo cece Back Cover Models JTP10GS JTPITWS Fea HELP US HELP YOU Before using your oven Write down the model Save time and money read this book carefully and serial numbers Before you request It is intended to help you You ll find them on a label on the SERVICE ins operate and maintain your new oven fr
17. When baking in glass baking dishes lower the temperature by 25 F and use the recommended cooking time in the recipe This is not necessary when baking pies or casseroles Type of Food Shelf Position Angel food cake A z a Cookies or cupcakes ew amp 3 Layer cakes BorC 5 Bundt or pound cakes AorB ds Pies or pie shells BorC A on cookie sheet Frozen pies Casseroles Roasting Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes cookies pastry and breads For most casseroles and roasts preheating is not necessary For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone preheat 10 minutes After the oven is preheated place the food in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat from escaping Pan Placement For even cooking and proper browning there must be enough room for air circulation in the oven Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered as much as possible rather than being placed to the front or to the back of the oven suryeg Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven Allow 1 to 1 inch space between pans as well as from the back of the oven the door and the sides If you use 2 shelves stagger the pans so 1 is not directly above the other continued next page l BAKING continued Baking Guides When using prepared baking mixes follow package recipe or instructions for best results C
18. and all controls must be set correctly for the clean cycle to work properly continued next page 17 QI Ly Ead a weh EP uGPh 6 o NND EDD c uM MTS Tr i 4 OPERATING THE SELF CLEANING OVEN continued How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Quick Reminder 1 Prepare the oven for cleaning 2 Close the oven door completely 3 Slide the latch handle to the right as far as it will go 4 Press the CLEAN pad 5 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired Clean Time appears If the oven is too hot and you start to set a clean cycle the word OFF will appear in the display Allow additional time for cooling before you try to set the cycle 1 Follow directions to prepare the oven for cleaning 2 Slide the latch handle to the p ae right as far as it will go Never force the latch handle Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism 3 Press the CLEAN pad CLEAN After a Clean Cycle After cleaning is complete the oven door will stay locked until the oven cools If you cannot slide the latch easily to unlock the door allow additional time for cooling Never force the latch handle The latch slides easily Forcing the latch handle may damage the door lock 18 4 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired Clean Time is displayed Clean Time is normally 3 hours You can change the Clean Time to anywhere between 2 and 4 hours depending o
19. at the cycle NOTE No functions can be programmed before the door automatically unlocks How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning Quick Reminder Prepare the oven for cleaning Close the oven door completely Slide the latch handle to the right as far as it will go Press the CLEAN pad Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired Clean Time appears Press the STOP TIME pad Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired Stop Time appears in the display Delay Start is setting the oven timer to start the clean cycle automatically at a later time than the present time of day NOTE Before beginning make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day 1 Follow steps to prepare the oven for cleaning 2 Slide the latch handle to the right as far as it will go Never force the latch handle Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism 3 Press the CLEAN pad Questions and Answers Q If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of day can I still self clean my oven A If the clock is not set to the correct time of day you will not be able to set a delay clean to end at a specific time Q Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part of my self cleaning oven A No cleaners or coatings should be used around any part of this oven If you do use them and do not thoroughly rinse the oven with water wiping it absolutely clean afterwards the residue can scar the oven sur
20. clean the bake unit or broil unit Any soil will burn off when the unit is heated The bake unit can be lifted gently to clean the oven floor If spillover residue or ash accumulate around the bake unit gently wipe around the unit with warm water Do not use steel wool abrasives ammonia or commercial oven cleaners To safely clean surfaces wash rinse and then dry with a soft cloth Glass Surfaces To clean the outside glass finish use a glass cleaner Rinse and polish with a dry cloth Do not allow the water or cleaner to run down inside openings in the glass while cleaning 21 fmmparaA pue 3183 PROBLEM B AND A NUMBER FLASH ON DISPLAY OVEN WILL NOT WORK OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT WORK OVEN DOES NOT BROIL PROPERLY FOOD DOES NOT ROAST OR BAKE PROPERLY OVEN TEMPERATURE TOO HOT OR TOO COLD SELF CLEANING OVEN WILL NOT SELF CLEAN SELF CLEANING OVEN DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK CONTROL BEEPS AFTER ENTERING COOK TIME OR STOP TIME QUESTIONS USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER POSSIBLE CAUSE f the time display flashes F and a number you have a function error code Press the CLEAR OFF pad Allow the oven to cool for 1 hour If the function error code repeats disconnect all power to the range Call for service The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped or a fuse has been blown Oven controls not properly set Bulb may be loose or burned out Tighten or replace Electrical plu
21. e to check the temperature setting of your new oven These thermometers can vary by 20 40 degrees To decide how much to change the temperature set the oven temperature 25 F higher or lower than the temperature in your recipe then bake The results of this test should give you an idea of how much the temperature should be changed m To Adjust the Temperature 1 Press the BAKE pad 2 Select an oven temperature between 500 F and 550 F 3 Immediately before ON appears press and hold the BAKE pad for about 4 seconds The time display will change to the oven adjustment display 4 The oven temperature can be adjusted up to 35 F hotter or 35 F cooler Use the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to select the desired change in the display 5 When you have made the adjustment press the CLEAR OFF pad to go back to the time of day display Use your oven as you would normally NOTE This adjustment will not affect Broil or Clean temperatures It will be retained in memory after a power failure BAKING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during baking The latch is used for self cleaning only Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an oven control system It is recommended that you operate the oven for a number of weeks using the time given on recipes as a guide to become familiar with your new oven s performance If you think an adjustment is necessary see the Adjusting the Oven Thermosta
22. e BAKE pad BAKE 4 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired temperature is displayed When the oven starts to heat the word ON and the changing temperature starting at 100 F will be displayed When the oven reaches the temperature you set a tone will sound Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing after being removed from the oven Standing time recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes This allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to carve Internal temperature will rise about 5 to 10 F to compensate for temperature rise if desired remove the roast from oven sooner at 5 to 10 F less than temperature in the Roasting Guide NOTE e You may wish to use Timed Baking to turn the oven on and off automatically e Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached To change the oven temperature during roasting press the BAKE pad and then the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to get the new temperature Frozen Roasts y S 2 or 7 e S y us m z 9 Thaw most frozen poultry before roasting to ensure even doneness Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully without thawing Follow directions given on package label Frozen roasts of beef pork lamb etc can be started without thawing but allow 10 to 25 minutes per pound additional time 10 min
23. e sure the bulb is cool Do not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth as the bulb may break Use a dry potholder to prevent possible harm to hands and very carefully unscrew the bulb cover and bulb clock Control Panel It is a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use of the oven Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth 20 LH Do not store a soiled broiler pan and rack in the oven Do not clean in the self cleaning oven The broiler pan and rack may also be cleaned in the dishwasher Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb Replace the bulb cover and sed reconnect the power to the oven MIN NOTE You will need to reset the Bulb Cover Do not use abrasive cleansers strong liquid cleaners plastic scouring pads or oven cleansers on the control panel they will damage the finish A 50 50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well Oven Door The oven door is removable but it is heavy You may need help removing and replacing the door To remove the door open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges NOTE Be careful not to place hands between the spring hinge and the oven frame as the spring hinge could snap back and pinch your fingers To replace the door make sure the hinges are in the
24. e using the recommended shelf position Broil for longest period of time indicated in the Broiling Guide Turn food only once during broiling 5 Press the BROIL pad BROIL 6 Select LO Broil 450 F by pressing the INCREASE pad once Select HI Broil 550 F by pressing the INCREASE pad twice Zi P I To change from HI Broil to LO Broil press the BROIL pad then press the DECREASE pad once 7 Turn food onlv once during cooking Time foods for first side per Broiling Guide Turn food then use times given for second side as a guide to preferred doneness Where 2 thicknesses and times are given together use first times given for thinnest food When broiling is completed press the CLEAR OFF pad Serve food immediately and leave pan outside oven to cool during meal for easiest cleaning oo Q Do I need to grease my broiler rack to prevent meat from sticking A No The broiler rack is designed to reflect broiler heat thus keeping the surface cool enough to prevent meat from sticking to the surface However spraying the broiler rack lightly with a vegetable cooking spray before cooking will make cleanup easier Q Should I salt the meat before broiling A No Salt draws out the juices and allows them to evaporate Always salt after cooking Turn meat with tongs piercing meat with a fork also allows juices to escape When broiling poultry or fish brush each side often with butter continued next
25. echnician SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN m Feature Index Removable Oven Door with Broil Stop Position 2 Oven Door Gasket 3 Bake Unit 4 Broil Unit 5 Oven Door Latch 6 Oven Light Switch Lets you turn the interior oven light on and off 7 Oven Control Clock and Timer AED Explained on Page 15 17 21 4 17 21 321 15 21 18 19 8 6 7 an Explained Feature Index on Page SS 8 Oven Vent 4 8 9 Model and Serial Numbers 2 5 10 Oven Light 11 Oven Shelf Supports Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking Roasting and Broiling sections 12 Oven Shelves with Stop Locks 4 8 1L 20 13 Broiler Pan and Rack 13 15 Do not clean in the self clean oven 17 20 suonon nsur A19I8 1uv110duit T eo e c e un e ne e c lt i4 a FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL TIMER CLEAR ON OFF OFF CLOCK CLEAN TIMER or TIMER ON OFF Press this pad to select the timer function The timer does not control oven operations The timer can time up to 9 hours and 55 minutes To set the timer first press TIMER or TIMER ON OFF pad Then press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to change the time To cancel the timer press and hold the TIMER ON OFF pad CLEAR OFF Press this pad to cancel all oven operations except clock and timer PROGRAM STATUS Words light up in the display to ind
26. et the oven to stop automatically at a time you select If F and a number flash in display and the control beeps this indicates function error code If function error code appears during the self cleaning function check the oven door latch the latch handle may have been moved even if only slightly from the latched position Make sure the handle is to the right as far as it will go Press the CLEAR OFF pad Allow the oven to cool for 1 hour If function error code repeats disconnect power to the range and call for service OVEN CONTROL CLOCK AND TIMER Clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly The time of day cannot be changed during a Timed Bake or CLEAN cycle To Set the Clock 1 Press the CLOCK pad CLOCK ES QV 2 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the time of day 3 Press the CLOCK pad to start Timer The timer does not TIMER control oven ON OFF operations The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 55 minutes To Reset the Timer If TIMER is showing press the INCREASE or DECREASE PAD until desired time is reached If TIMER is not showing press the TIMER To Set the Timer Press the TIMER ON OFF pad 2 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the amount of time on timer The timer will start automatically within a few seconds of releasing the INCREASE or DECREASE pad The timer as you are s
27. etting it will display seconds until 1 minute is reached Then it will display minutes and seconds until 10 minutes is reached After 10 minutes it will display minutes only until 59 minutes is reached After 59 minutes it will display hours and minutes HR now appears in the display until the maximum time of 9 hours and 55 minutes is reached To Cancel the Timer 4 seconds ON OFF pad first then follow instructions above to set the timer End of Cycle Tones The end of cycle tone is 3 short beeps followed by 1 beep that repeats every 6 seconds until you press any operation If you would like to eliminate the repeating beeps press and hold the CLEAR OFF pad for 10 seconds Press and hold the TIMER ON OFF pad until the word TIMER quits flashing on the display about Display Messages locked position To return the end of cycle tone to the repeating beeps press and hold the CLEAR OFF pad for 10 seconds Power Outage After a power outage when power is restored the display will flash and time shown will no longer be correct for example after a 5 minute power interruption the clock will be 5 minutes slow The display flashes until the clock is reset All other functions that were in operation when the power went out will have to be programmed again If DOOr appears on the display the door is not closed If LOCK appears on the display the oven door isin the locked position BAKE
28. face and damage metal parts the next time the oven is automatically cleaned Q What should I do if excessive smoking occurs during cleaning A This is caused by excessive soil Press the CLEAR OFF pad Open windows to rid room of smoke Wait until the oven has cooled and the word LOCK is off in the display Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle Q Is the crackling or popping sound I hear during cleaning normal A Yes This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions Q Should there be any odor during the cleaning A Yes there may be an odor during the first few cleanings Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause a strong odor when cleaning 4 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to enter Clean Time 5 Press the STOP TIME pad SET STOPIIME and the earliest Stop Time you can set will appear on the display The earliest Stop Time will be the Clea Time selected plus the time of day For exanple If the Clean Time is 3 hours and the time gt f day is 6 00 the Stop Time that appears on te display will be 9 00 6 Press the INCREASE pad to change theStop Time to a later time of day if desired Fo example If you set Stop Time at 11 0C oven will start clean cycle at 8 00 and end at 11 00 The door latches automatically The self clean cycle will automatically begin after CLEAN is displayed and the time forclean cycle is set The words
29. g must be plugged into alive power outlet Switch operating oven light is broken Call for service The oven controls are not properly set See the Broiling section The door not left ajar as recommended e Improper shelf position being used Food is being cooked on a hot pan Cookware is not suited for broiling e Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan grid has not been fitted properly and slit s recommended The oven controls are not properly set See the Baking or Roasting section e Shelf position is not correct ncorrect cookware of improper size is being used A foil tent was not used when needed to slow down browning during roasting e The oven thermostats needs adjustment See the Adjusting the Oven Thermostat section Stop Time must be between 2 to 4 hours later than the Start Time Oven temperature is too high to set self clean operation Allow the oven to cool and reset the controls elf the self cleaning mode malfunctions turn off and disconnect power supply Have serviced by a qualified technician Oven hasn t cooled to a safe temperature e This is reminding you to enter a bake temperature If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service 22 We ll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance receive the assurance that ifyou ever need information or assistance from GE well be there All you have to do is In
30. ht Move the latch handle and cleaning will start gt O roro MAN SITNITPAIN 11I90C Arma imp radar CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your oven will give you efficient and satisfactory service Follow these directions carefully in caring for your oven to assure safe and proper maintenance Oven Shelves Clean the oven shelves with a mild abrasive cleanser After cleaning rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth Toremove heavy burned on soil soapy metal pads may be used After scrubbing wash with soapy water rinse and dry The oven shelves may be cleaned in the self cleaning oven However they will darken lose their luster and become hard to slide Wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil after self cleaning to make shelves slide more easily Broiler Pan and Rack After broiling remove the broiler pan and rack from the oven Remove the rack from the pan Carefully pour out the grease in the pan into a proper container Wash and rinse the pan and rack in hot soapy water If food has burned on sprinkle the rack while hot with detergent and cover with wet paper towels or a dish cloth Burned on foods will soak loose while the meal is being served Wash scour if necessary with soap filled or plastic scouring pad Rinse well and dry Oven Light Before replacing the light bulb disconnect the power to the oven To replace the oven light B
31. icate what is in time display Programmed information can be displayed at any time by pressing the pad of the operation you want to see For example you can display the current time of day while the timer is counting down by pressing the CLOCK pad TIME DISPLAY Shows the time of day the times set for the timer or automatic oven operation OVEN TEMPERATURE AND BROIL DISPLAY Shows the oven temperature or the broil setting selected FUNCTION INDICATORS Light up to show whether oven is in bake broil or self clean mode INCREASE Short taps to this pad increase time or temperature by small amounts Press and hold pad to increase time or temperature by larger amounts BAKE Press this pad to select the bake function COOK TIME Press this pad for Timed Bake operations 1i AAAS COOK Hn uu BAKE TIME me LI LUL LG uu BROIL fc His me LI LUL LG uu G STOP BROIL TIME 10 CLOCK To set the clock first press the CLOCK pad Then press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to change the time of day Press the CLOCK pad to start 11 CLEAN Press this pad to select self cleaning function See the Operating the Self Cleaning Oven section 12 DECREASE Short taps to this pad decrease time or temperature by small amounts Press and hold pad to decrease time or temperature by larger amounts 13 BROIL Press this pad to select the broil function 14 STOP TIME Use this pad along with COOK TIME or CLEAN to s
32. ipe to make sure the pan size used is the one recommended DO NOT open the door to check until the minimum time Opening the oven door frequently during cooking allows heat to escape and makes baking times longer Your baking results may also be affected ROASTING m Do not lock the oven door with the latch during roasting The latch is used for self cleaning only Roasting is cooking by dry heat Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven Roasting temperatures which should be low and steady keep spattering to a minimum Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats Therefore oven controls are set for BAKE You may hear a slight clicking sound indicating the oven is working properly Roasting is easy just follow these directions 1 Place the shelf in 5 Press the CLEAR OFF pad when A or B position LHAR cooking or roasting is finished and No preheating is F then remove food from oven necessary i 2 Check the weight of the meat and place fat side up or poultry breast side up on roasting rack in a shallow pan The melting fat will baste the meat Select a pan as close to the size of the meat as possible The broiler pan with rack is a good pan for this Line the broiler pan with aluminum foil when using pan for marinating cooking with fruits cooking heavily cured meats or basting food during cooking Avoid spilling these materials inside the oven door 3 Press th
33. is appliance IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances e The fiberglass insulation in self cleaning ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse Mark it for easy reference e Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your oven unless it is specifically recommended in this book All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician e Before performing any service DISCONNECT THE OVEN POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER Do not leave children alone Children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance Do not allow anyo
34. mes with the oven Always use the rack so the fat drips into the broiler pan otherwise the juices may become hot enough to catch fire 3 Position the shelf on the recommended shelf position as suggested in the Broiling Guide If your oven is connected to 208 volts you may wish to use a higher shelf position preheat the broiler or broil a little longer 4 Leave the door open to the broil stop position The door stays open by itself yet the proper temperature is maintained in the oven Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler rack However you must mold the foil tightly to the rack and cut slits in it just like the rack Without the slits the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining to the broiler pan The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire If you do not cut the slits you are frying not broiling Questions and Answers Q When broiling is it necessary to always use a rack in the pan A Yes Using the rack suspends the meat over the pan As the meat cooks the juices fall into the pan thus keeping meat drier Juices are protected by the rack and stay cooler thus preventing excessive spatter and smoking Q Why are my meats not turning out as brown as they should A In some areas the power voltage to the oven may be low In these cases preheat the broil unit for 10 minutes before placing broiler pan with food in oven Check to see if you ar
35. mpletely with well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray or if available use a dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Do not touch heating elements or interior surface of oven These surfaces maybe hot enough to bum even though they are dark in color During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact any interior area of the oven allow sufficient time for cooling first Potentially hot surfaces include the oven vent openings and surfaces near the openings crevices around the oven door the edges of the door window and metal trim parts above the door Remember The inside surface of the oven may be hot when the door is opened continued next page ITOMOn HIT ATATIPC WIPLIOMIIIT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued When cooking pork follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170 F This assures that in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat Oven Stand away from the oven when opening the oven door The hot air or steam which escapes can burn hands face and or eyes Do not heat unopened food containers Pressure could build up and the container could burst causing an injury Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed Keep the oven free from grease buildup Place the oven shelf in the desired position while the oven is
36. n how dirty your oven is The self clean cycle will automatically begin after CLEAN is displayed and the time for the clean cycle is set The words ON and LOCK will appear on the display It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the LOCK light goes off 5 When the LOCK light is off slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go and open the door The word door will be displayed the word LOCK will flash and oven control will signal if you set the clean cycle and forget to close the oven door If F and a number flash in display and the control beeps this indicates function error code If function error code appears during the self cleaning function check the oven door latch the latch handle may have been moved even if only slightly from the latched position Make sure the handle is to the right as far as it will go Press the CLEAR OFF pad Allow the oven to cool for 1 hour If function error code repeats disconnect power to the range and call for service You may notice some white ash in the oven Just wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools If white spots remain remove them with a soap filled steel wool pad Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle If the oven is not clean after 1 clean cycle repe
37. ne to climb stand or hang on the door They could damage the oven or cause severe personal injury e CAUTION ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE AN OVEN CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE OVEN TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance Be careful when reaching for items stored in cabinets over the oven Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot heating elements and may cause severe burns Use only dry pot holders Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let pot holders touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Storage in or on appliance Do not store flammable materials in the oven Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the oven e Be sure the oven is securely installed in a cabinet that is firmly attached to the house structure Weight on the oven door could cause the oven to tip and result in injury Never allow anyone to climb sit or stand on the oven door Do not use water on grease fires Tee Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on surface unit by covering pan co
38. ont frame See the Features Check the Problem Solver in the oven properly of Your Oven section back of this guide It lists causes of Keep it handy for answers to These numbers are also on the minor operating problems that you your questions Consumer Product Ownership can correct yourself Registration Card that came with your oven Before sending in this card please write these numbers here If you don t understand something or need more help write include your phone number Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your oven IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the the back of this guide details including your phone number to We re proud of our service and want you to be Manager Consumer Relations pleased If for some reason you are not happy with GE Appliances the service you receive here are 3 steps to follow Appliance Park for further help Louisville KY 40225 FIRST contact the people who serviced your FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel cases this will solve the problem 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using th
39. ookies When baking cookies flat cookie sheets without sides produce better looking cookies Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan short sides all around may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the walls or the door of the oven For best results use only 1 cookie sheet in the oven at a time Pies For best results bake pies in dark rough or dull pans to produce a browner crisper crust Frozen pies in foil pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away from the pie crust the cookie sheet helps retain it Aluminum Foil Never entirely cover a shelf with a large cookie sheet or aluminum foil This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food Don t Peek Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do not open the door to look at your food Most recipes provide minimum and maximum baking times such as bake 30 40 minutes 12 Cakes When baking cakes warped or bent pans will cause uneven baking results and poorly shaped products A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe recommends will usually be crisper thinner and drier than it should be If baked in a pan smaller than recommended it may be undercooked and batter may overflow Check the rec
40. our warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home The GE parts system provides access to over 47 000 parts and ali GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet cover procedures intended to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation J9A OS WII QOIg 91 SIJA IIQ J9UITISUO Staple sales slip or cancelled check YOUR GE BUILT IN OVEN here Proof of original purchase date WARRANTY is needed to obtain service under warranty WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the oven that fails because of a manufacturing defect This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states Hawaii and Washington D C In Alaska the
41. page 15 e BROILING GUIDE Always use the broiler pan and rack that comes 5 When arranging food on pan do not let fatty edges which could soil oven with fat dripping hang over with your oven It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan stop position for all food For steaks and chops slash fat evenly around outside edges of meat To slash cut crosswise through outer fat surface just to the edge of the meat Use tongs to turn meat over to prevent piercing meat and losing juices If desired marinate meats or chicken before broiling Or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only Food Bacon Ground Beef Well Done Beef Steaks Rare Medium Well Done Rare Medium Well Done Chicken Bakery Products Bread Toast or Toaster Pastries English Muffins Lobster Tails Fish Ham Slices precooked Pork Chops Well Done Lamb Chops Medium Well Done Medium Well Done Wieners and similar precooked sausages bratwurst 16 Quantity and or Thickness 1 2 1b about 8 thin slices Shelf TE 1 1b 4 patties 1 2 to 3 4 inch thick BorC linch thick 1 to 1 lbs 1 inch thick 2 to 24 Ibs 1 whole 2 to 2 Ibs split lengthwise 2 to 4 slices 1 pkg 2 2 split 2 4 6 to 8 oz each 1 lb fillets 1 4 to 1 2 inch thick linch thick 2 1 2 inch thick 2 1 inch thick
42. t section How to Set Your Oven for Baking To avoid possible burns place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on Press the BAKE pad BAKE 2 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until desired temperature is displayed When the oven starts to heat the word ON and the changing temperature starting at 100 F will be displayed When the oven reaches the temperature you set a tone will sound 3 Press the CLEAR OFF pad when baking is finished and then remove food from oven To change oven temperature during the BAKE cycle press the BAKE pad and then the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to get the new temperature TIMED BAKING How to Time Bake Your oven can be set to turn on and off automatically NOTE Before beginning make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day To set the clock first press the CLOCK pad Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the correct time of day is displayed Press the CLOCK pad to start NOTE The Time Bake and the self clean features both use the clock continued next page 9 U3A ANOX ZUIA sulyeg sulyeg pou p TIMED BAKING continued How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop To avoid possible burns place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on The oven will turn on immediately cook for a selected length of time then turn off automatically 1 Press
43. utes per pound for roasts under 5 pounds more time for larger roasts 8 continued next page 13 ROASTING continued Questions and Answers Q Is it necessary to check for doneness with A Checking the finished internal temperature at Q Why is my roast crumbling when I try to A Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to Q Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook a meat thermometer a roast or poultry A It is unnecessary to preheat your oven the completion of cooking time is recommended Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide For roasts over 8 pounds check with thermometer at half MOM hour intervals after half the cooking time has passed A Yes Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible or by rolled roasts Q Can I seal the sides of my foil tent when roasting a turkey Q When buying a roast are there any special tips that would help me cook it more evenly carve it 20 minutes after removing from oven Be sure to cut A Sealing the foil will steam the meat Leaving it across the grain of the meat unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown the meat ROASTING GUIDE Oven Approximate Roasting Time Internal Type Temperature Doneness in Minutes per Pound Temperature F Meat 3 to 5 Ibs 6 to 8 Ibs Tender cuts rib high quality 325 Rare 24 33 18 22 140 150 sirloin tip rump or top round Medium 35 39 22 29 150 1600 Well Done 40 45 3
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