GE JB250, JB350 User Manual
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Safety Information ............2
Warranty .......................7
Assistance / Accessories .....8
Using The Range
Surface Units .....................9
Oven Controls ................... 10
Special Features ................ 11
Oven Racks .....................12
Cookware ....................... 13
Cooking Modes .................14
Cooking Guide ..................15
Care and Cleaning
Cleaning the Range – Exterior . . . 16
Cleaning the Range – Interior ....18
Maintenance ....................19
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 21
Owner’s Manual
JB250 - 30" Free-Standing Range
JB350 - 30" Free-Standing Range
Electric Free-Standing
Ranges
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING
Read all safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire,
electrical shock, serious injury or death.
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
WARNING
Tip-Over Hazard
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
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is engaged in the bracket. On some models, the storage
drawer or kick panel can be removed for easy inspection.
If visual inspection is not possible, slide the range forward,
confirm the anti-tip bracket is securely attached to the floor
or wall, and slide the range back so the rear leveling leg is
under the anti-tip bracket.
If the range is pulled from the wall for any reason, always
repeat this procedure to verify the range is properly secured
by the anti-tip bracket.
Never completely remove the leveling legs or the range will
not be secured to the anti-tip device properly.
Verify the anti-tip bracket has been properly installed
and engaged.
Ensure the anti-tip bracket is re-engaged when the range
is moved.
Do not operate the range without the anti-tip bracket in
place and engaged.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or
serious burns to children or adults.
To reduce the risk of tipping the range,
the range must be secured by a properly
installed anti-tip bracket. See installation
instructions shipped with the bracket for
complete details before attempting to install.
For Free-Standing and Slide-In Ranges
To check if the bracket is installed and
engaged properly, look underneath the
range to see that the rear leveling leg
Anti-Tip
Bracket
Leveling Leg
Free-Standing and Slide-In Ranges
STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
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 cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm,
and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
WARNING This product contains one or more chemical known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Self-clean ovens can cause low-level exposure to some of these substances, including carbon monoxide,
during the cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a
ventilation fan or hood.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Owner’s Manual.
Be sure your appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified installer in accordance
with the provided installation instructions.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
your range unless it is specifically recommended
in this manual. All other servicing should be
transferred to a qualified technician.
Before performing any service, unplug the range
or disconnect the 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
an appliance is in use. They should never be
allowed to climb, sit or stand on any part of the
appliance.
CAUTION: Do not store items of
interest to children above a range or on the
backguard of a range—children climbing on the
range to reach items could be seriously injured.
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 surface
units or heating elements. Do not use a towel or
other bulky cloth in place of pot holders.
Never use your appliance for warming or heating
the room.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not touch the surface units, the heating
elements or the interior surface of the oven.
These surfaces may be hot enough to burn
even though they are dark in color. During and
after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials contact the surface units,
areas nearby the surface units or any interior
area of the oven; allow sufficient time for cooling
first. Other surfaces of the appliance may
become hot enough to cause burns. Potentially
hot surfaces include the cooktop, areas facing
the cooktop, oven vent opening, surfaces near
the opening and crevices around the oven door.
Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure
could build up and the container could burst,
causing an injury.
Do not use aluminum foil to line drip pans or
anywhere in the oven, except as described in
this manual. Foil can trap heat or melt, resulting
in damage to the product and a shock or fire
hazard.
Avoid scratching or impacting glass doors, cook
tops or control panels. Doing so may lead to
glass breakage. Do not cook on a product with
broken glass. Shock, fire or cuts may occur.
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to
at least an internal temperature of 160°F and
poultry to at least an internal temperature of
180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually
protects against foodborne illness.
WARNING
Do not store or use flammable materials in
an oven or near the cooktop, including paper,
plastic, pot holders, linens, wall coverings,
curtains, drapes and gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids.
Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while
using the appliance. These garments may ignite if
they contact hot surfaces causing severe burns.
KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE RANGE
Failure to do so may result in fire or personal injury.
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Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate in or near the range.
Grease in the oven or on the cooktop may ignite.
Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood
or filter.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING
IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, TAKE THE FOLLOWING
STEPS TO PREVENT INJURY AND FIRE SPREADING
Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up
a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a
flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the
pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet
or flat tray. Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.
If there is a fire in the oven during baking,
smother the fire by closing the oven door and
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turning the oven off or by using a multi-purpose
dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
WARNING
Never leave the surface units unattended at
medium or high heat settings. Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch
on fire.
Never leave oil unattended while frying. If
allowed to heat beyond its smoking point, oil
may ignite resulting in fire that may spread
to surrounding cabinets. Use a deep fat
thermometer whenever possible to monitor oil
temperature.
To avoid oil spillover and fire, use a minimum
amount of oil when shallow pan-frying and
avoid cooking frozen foods with excessive
amounts of ice.
Use proper pan size—select cookware having
flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface
heating element. The use of undersized
cookware will expose a portion of the surface
unit to direct contact and may result in ignition
of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to
surface unit will also improve efficiency.
COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
If there is a fire in the oven during self-clean, turn
the oven off and wait for the fire to go out. Do
not force the door open. Introduction of fresh air
at self-clean temperatures may lead to a burst
of flame from the oven. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in severe burns.
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for cooktop service; others may break
because of the sudden change in temperature.
To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of
flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a
container should be turned toward the center of
the range without extending over nearby surface
units.
When preparing flaming foods under a hood, turn
the fan on.
If power is lost to an electric cooktop while a
surface unit is ON, the surface unit will turn back
on as soon as power is restored. In the event of
power loss, failure to turn all surface unit knobs
to the OFF position may result in ignition of items
on or near the cooktop, leading to serious injury
or death.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
Do not immerse or soak the removable surface
units. Do not put them in a dishwasher. Do not
self-clean the surface units in an oven. Doing so
may cause them to fail presenting a burn or fire
hazard.
Do not use a surface unit (heating element) if
it develops a glowing spot during use or shows
other signs of damage. A glowing spot indicates
the surface unit may fail and present a potential
burn, fire, or shock hazard. Turn the surface
unit off immediately and have it replaced by a
qualified service technician.
WARNING
Stand away from the range when opening the
oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can
cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.
Do not use the oven if a heating element
develops a glowing spot during use or shows
other signs of damage. A glowing spot indicates
the heating element may fail and present a
potential burn, fire, or shock hazard. Turn the
oven off immediately and have the heating
element replaced by a qualified service
technician.
Keep the oven vent unobstructed.
Keep the oven free from grease buildup. Grease
in the oven may ignite.
Place oven racks in desired location while oven
is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot,
do not let pot holder contact hot heating element
in oven.
COIL COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric
shock, always be certain that the controls for all
surface units are at the OFF position and all coils
are cool before attempting to lift or remove a coil
surface unit.
Do not use aluminum foil to line drip pans. Foil
can trap heat or melt, resulting in damage to the
product and a shock or fire hazard.
Be sure the drip pans are not covered and are
in place. Their absence during cooking could
damage range parts and wiring.
When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
Pull the oven rack to the stop-lock position when
loading and unloading food from the oven. This
helps prevent burns from touching hot surfaces
of the door and oven walls.
Do not leave items such as paper, cooking
utensils or food in the oven when not in use.
Items stored in an oven can ignite.
Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom.
Foil can trap heat or melt, resulting in damage to
the product and a shock or fire hazard.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING
The self-cleaning feature operates the oven at temperatures high enough to burn away food soils in the
oven. Follow these instructions for safe operation.
Do not touch oven surfaces during self-clean
operation. Keep children away from the oven
during self-cleaning. Failure to follow these
instructions may cause burns.
Before operating the self-clean cycle, remove pans,
shiny metal oven racks and other utensils from the
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oven. Only gray porcelain-coated oven racks may
be left in the oven. Do not use self-clean to clean
other parts, such as drip pans or bowls.
Before operating the self-clean cycle, wipe
grease and food soils from the oven. Excessive
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amount of grease may ignite leading to smoke
damage to your home.
If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the
oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have
it serviced by a qualified technician.
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.
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All warranty service is provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule
service, on-line, visit us at www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have
serial number and model number available when calling for service.
Servicing your appliance may require the use of the onboard data port for diagnostics. This gives a GE factory service
technician the ability to quickly diagnose any issues with your appliance and helps GE improve its products by providing GE
with information on your appliance. If you do not want your appliance data to be sent to GE, please advise your technician
not to submit the data to GE at the time of service.
For the period of one year from the date of the original purchase. GE will provide any part of the range which fails due to a
defect in materials or workmanship. During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and
in-home service to replace the defective part.
WARRANTY
What GE will not cover:
Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the
product.
Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, modified
or used for other than the intended purpose or used
commercially.
Damage to the glass cooktop caused by use of cleaners
other than the recommended cleaning creams and
pads.
Damage to the glass cooktop caused by hardened
spills of sugary materials or melted plastic that are
not cleaned according to the directions in the Owner's
Manual.
Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible
defects with this appliance.
Damage caused after delivery.
Product not accessible to provide required service.
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including
the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period
allowed by law.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use
within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be
responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service. In
Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. 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,
consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
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expires.
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Parts and Accessories: Individuals qualified to service their
own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly
to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are
accepted).Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or by
phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures 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.
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concept of products, services and environments that can
be used by people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We
recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and
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Contact Us: If you are not satisfied with the service you
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Accessories
Looking For Something More?
GE offers a variety of accessories to improve your cooking and maintenance experiences!
ASSISTANCE / ACCESSORIES
To place an order visit us online at:
www.GEApplianceParts.com (U.S.) or www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada)
or call 800.626.2002 (U.S.) 800.661.1616 (Canada)
The following products and more are available:
Accessories
Small Broiler Pan (8 ¾ ” x 1 ¼” x 13 ½ “) WB48X10055 (US) 222D2097G001 (Canada)
Large* Broiler Pan (12 ¾ ” x 1 ¼” x 16 ½ “) WB48X10056 (US) 222D2097G002 (Canada)
XL** Broiler Pan (17 ” x 1 ¼” x 19 1/4“) WB48X10057 (US) Not available in Canada
Parts
Oven racks Part numbers vary by model
Oven elements Part numbers vary by model
Light bulbs Part numbers vary by model
Cleaning Supplies
CitruShine Stainless Steel Wipes WX10X10007
CERAMA BRYTE® Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner PM10X311
CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Pads for
Ceramic Cooktops ...... WX10X350
CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner ........ WX10X300
CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic
Cooktop Scraper ........
Kit ...................... WB64X5027
(Kit includes cream and cooktop scraper)
*The large broiler pan does not fit in 20”/24” ranges.
**The XL broiler pan does not fit in 24” wall ovens, 27”drop ins or 20”/24” range
WX10X0302
How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape
Carefully grasp a corner of the protective shipping film with
your fingers and slowly peel it from the appliance surface. Do
not use any sharp items to remove the film. Remove all of the
film before using the appliance for the first time.
To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product,
the safest way to remove the adhesive from packaging tape
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on new appliances is an application of a household liquid
dishwashing detergent. Apply with a soft cloth and allow to
soak.
NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from all parts. It
cannot be removed if it is baked on.
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