GE JB450RFSS, JB450DFBB, JB450DFCC, JB450DFWW, JBS27RFSS Owner's Manual
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Safety Instructions . . |
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Operating Instructions |
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RangesElectric Free-Standing |
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Clock and Timer. . . . . . . . . . |
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Control Lock Out . . . . . . . . . |
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Energy Saver Mode . . . . . . |
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Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Power Outage . . . . . . . . . . |
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Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . |
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Broiling Guide. . . . . . . . . . . |
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Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . |
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Adjust the Oven Thermostat . . |
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Special Features . . . . . . . . |
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Sabbath Feature. . . . . . . . |
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Self-Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Surface Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Care and Cleaning |
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Control Knobs. . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Coil Surface Units . . . . . . . . |
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Drip Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Lift-Up Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . |
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Standard-Clean Oven Interior. . |
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Oven Vent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Porcelain Oven Interior. . . |
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Lift-Off Oven Door. . . . . . . . |
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Oven Heating Elements . . |
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Oven Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Storage Drawer Removal |
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Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Stainless Steel Handles . . |
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Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Troubleshooting Tips. . . . . |
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Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Consumer Support |
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Consumer Support. . . . . . |
Back Cover |
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Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # ________________
Serial # ________________
You can find them on a label behind the drawer or behind the lower oven door on the front of the range frame.
Owner’s Manual
Printed on
Recycled Paper
49-88056-1 07-13 GE
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, electric shock, serious injury or death.
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
Anti-Tip
Bracket 
Leveling Leg 
Freestanding Ranges
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 Freestanding 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 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.
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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WARNING GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Use this appliance 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 referred 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.
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CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children above a range or on the back guard of a
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Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
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.
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WARNING KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE RANGE.
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.
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 THE FIRE FROM 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 turning the oven off or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
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.
WARNING COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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Only certain types of 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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WARNING RADIANT COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(Some models)
Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off.
Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If glass cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.
Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The cooktop can be scratched with items such as knives, sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry, and rivets on clothing.
Do not place or store items that can melt or catch fire on the glass cooktop, even when it is not being used. If the cooktop is inadvertently turned on, they may ignite.
Heat from the cooktop or oven vent after it is turned off may cause them to ignite also.
Use CERAMA BRYTE® ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Pad to clean the cooktop. Wait until the cooktop cools and the indicator light goes out before cleaning. A wet sponge or cloth on a hot surface can cause steam burns. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. Note: Sugar spills are an exception. They should be scraped off while still hot using an oven mitt and a scraper. See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section for detailed instructions.
Read and follow all instructions and warnings on the cleaning cream label.
WARNING COIL COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(Some models)
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.
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.
WARNING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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 SELF-CLEANING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(Some models)
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 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 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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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
At both OFF and HI the control clicks into position. You may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking, indicating the control is maintaining your desired setting.
Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking.
How to Set
Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want.
A surface ON indicator light will glow when any surface unit is on
For glass cooktop surfaces:
A HOT COOKTOP indicator light will:
come on when the unit is hot to the touch.
stay on even after the unit is turned off.
stay on until the unit is cooled to approximately 150°F.
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Using the surface units.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Home Canning Tips
Be sure the canner is centered over the surface unit.
Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom.
To prevent burns from steam or heat, use caution when canning.
Use recipes and procedures from reputable sources. These are available from manufacturers such as Ball® and Kerr® and the Department of Agriculture Extension Service.
Flat-bottomed canners are recommended. Use of water bath canners with rippled bottoms may extend the time required to bring the water to a boil.
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The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
Never cook directly on the glass. Always use cookware.
Always place the pan in the center of the surface unit you are cooking on.
For Models With a Radiant Glass Cooktop
The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a smooth glass surface.
NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for the first time. It is caused by the heating of new parts and insulating materials and will disappear in a short time.
NOTE: On models with light-colored glass cooktop, it is normal for the cooking zones to change color when hot or cooling down. This is temporary and will disappear as the glass cools to room temperature.
The surface unit will cycle on and off to maintain your selected control setting.
It is safe to place hot cookware on the glass surface even when the cooktop is cool.
Even after the surface units are turned off, the glass cooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking. To avoid overcooking, remove pans from the surface units when the food is cooked. Avoid placing anything on the surface unit until it has cooled completely.
Do not slide cookware across the cooktop because
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Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable using the cleaning cream or fullstrength white vinegar.
Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent film on the cooktop. The cleaning cream will remove this film.
Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop. If they drop onto the cooktop, they can cause damage.
Do not use the surface as a cutting board.
Temperature Limiter on Radiant Glass Cooktops
Every radiant surface unit has a temperature limiter.
The temperature limiter protects the glass cooktop from getting too hot.
The temperature limiter may cycle the surface units off for a time if:
the pan boils dry.
the pan bottom is not flat.
the pan is off-center.
there is no pan on the unit.
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Selecting types of cookware for radiant glass cooktop models.
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
Check pans for flat bottoms by using a straight edge.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or warped bottoms are not recommended.
Stainless Steel:
Recommended
Aluminum:
Heavy weight recommended
Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes appear as scratches on the cooktop but can be removed if cleaned immediately. Because of its low melting point, thin weight aluminum should not be used.
Copper Bottom:
Recommended
Copper may leave residues which can appear as scratches. The residues can be removed, as long as the cooktop is cleaned immediately.
However, do not let these pots boil dry. Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktops. An overheated copper bottom pot will leave a residue that will permanently stain the cooktop if not removed immediately.
Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron:
Recommended if bottom of pan is coated
Porcelain Enamel on Steel:
Not recommended
Heating empty pans can cause permanent damage to cooktop glass. The enamel can melt and bond to the ceramic cooktop.
Glass-ceramic: not recommended
Poor performance. Will scratch the surface.
Stoneware:
Not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Cast Iron:
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Poor conductivity and slow to absorb heat. Will scratch the cooktop surface.
NOTE: Follow all cookware manufacturer’s recommendations when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
Do not place wet pans on the glass cooktop.
Do not use woks with support rings on the glass cooktop.
Use flat-bottomed woks on the glass cooktop.
For Best Results
Place only dry pans on the surface elements. Do not place lids on the surface elements, particularly wet lids. Wet pans and lids may stick to the surface when they cool.
Do not use woks that have support rings. This type of wok will not heat on glass surface elements.
We recommend that you use only a flatbottomed wok. They are available at your local retail store. The bottom of the wok should have the same diameter as the surface element to ensure proper contact.
Some special cooking procedures require specific cookware such as pressure cookers or deep-fat fryers. All cookware must have flat bottoms and be the correct size.
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Using the oven control, clock |
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Bake/Temp Recall Pad |
Automatic Oven Light |
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Touch this pad to select the bake function. See the
How to Set the Oven for Baking section.
Bake Light
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Start Pad
This lights anytime the oven has been programmed using the Cooking Time or Start Time/Delay Start functions.
Oven Light On/Off Pad
Touch this pad to turn the oven light on or off.
Must be touched to start any cooking or cleaning function.
Display
Shows the time of day, oven temperature and the times set for the timer or automatic oven operations. The display will show Pre while preheating.
If “F–” and a number or letter flash in the display and the oven control signals, this indicates a function error code. Refer to the
Troubleshooting Tips section.
Timer On/Off Pad
Touch this pad to select the timer feature. Then press + and – pads to adjust time.
Timer Light
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Set Clock Pad
To set the clock, press the CLOCK pad twice or, for models without a CLOCK pad, hold the + and – pads for 3 seconds. See the Using the clock and timer section.
– Pad
Short taps to this pad will decrease the time or temperature by small amounts. Touch and hold the pad to decrease the time or temperature by larger amounts.
+ Pad
Short taps to this pad will increase the time or temperature by small amounts. Touch and hold the pad to increase the time or temperature by larger amounts.
Cancel/Off Pad
Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven operations except the clock and timer.
Broil Hi/Lo Pad
Touch this pad to select the broil function. See the
How to Set the Oven for Broiling section.
Broil Light
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Hi to Lo Broil at this point. Glows when the oven is in broil mode.
Set Clock
Hold 3 Sec.
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