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Contents

Before Using Your Range .. .....2

Safety Instructions . .........3,4

Energy-Saving Tips . . . ........5

Features ofYourRange .. ......6

SurfaceCooking . . . . ., .....7-10

HomeCanningTips . . . .......11

Surface CookingGuide .. ..12,13

Minute/Second Timer

andClock . . . . . . . . . .......14

UsingYourOven . . . . . .......15

Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......16

BakingGuide . . . . . . . .

Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . .......18

Roasting Guide. . . . . . . .......19

Broiling . . . . . . . . . . . . .......20

Broiling Guide . . . . . . . .......21

Operatingthe

cleaning oven . . . . . . . . ..22,23

CareandCleaning . . . . .......24

CleaningGuide . . . . . . .......25

TheProblemSolver . . . .......26

IfYouNeedService . . . .......27

Warranty .. .. .. ...

self-

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..BackCover

help you...

Before using your range, read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs General Electric Company Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model

and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on the front of the range behind the storage drawer.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your range. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers

here:

If you received a damaged range...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the range.

Save time and money. Before you request service. . .

Check the Problem Solver on

page 26. It lists causes of minor

operating problems that you can

correct yourself.

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls

concerning your range.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

●

Nhen using electrical appliances,

basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

●

Use this appliance only for its

intended use as described in this

manual.

Be sure your appliance is

properly installed and grounded

by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

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Don’t attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this book.

other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

●

Before performing any

All

service, DISCONNECT THE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD

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REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

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Do not leave children

children should not be left alone

or unattended in an area where an appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

PANEL

alone—

Don’t allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the door, drawer or range top. They could damage the range and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.

CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED

CABINETS

ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A

RANGE-CHILDKEN

CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY

INJURED.

Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance.

could be ignited if brought in contact with hot heating elements and may cause severe burns.

● Use only dry

moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.

●

Never use your appliance for

Fiarnrnable

material

potholders—

warming or heating the room.

● Storage in or on

Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units.

appliance—

●

Keep hood and grease filters

clean to maintain good venting

and to avoid grease fires.

● Do not

let

cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range.

●

Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on surface unit by covering pan completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with

baking soda or, if available, a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam.

● Do not touch heating

elements or interior surface of 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 surface units, areas nearby surface units or any interior area of the oven; allow sufficient time for cooling, first.

Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop, oven vent opening and surfaces near the opening, and crevices around the oven door. Remember: The inside surface of the oven may be hot when the door is opened.

When cooking pork, follow

our directions exactly and always cook the meat to at least This assures that, in the remote

possibility that trichina may be present killed and the meat will be safe to eat.

the meat, it will be

1’70”F.

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SAFETY

Oven

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Stand away

opening oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause

burns to hands, face and/or eyes.

Don’t heat unopened food containers in the oven. Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury.

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Keep oven vent ducts

unobstructed.

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Keep oven free from grease

buildup.

Place oven shelf in desired position while oven is cool.

shelves must be handled when hot, do not let potholder contact

heating units in the oven.

● Pulling out shelf to the

shelf stop is a convenience in

lifting heavy foods. It is also a precaution against burns from touching door or oven walls.

● When using cooking or

roasting bags

the manufacturer’s directions.

Do not use your oven to dry

newspapers If overheated, they

can catch fire.

●

Don’t use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven except as described in this book. Misuse

could result in a fire hazard or damage to the range.

from range when

hot

surfaces of the

in oven,

INSTRUCTIONS

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Clean only parts listed in this

Use and Care Book.

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Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan and other utensils.

Surface Cooking Units

Use proper pan

appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different size. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency.

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Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings.

Boilover causes smoking and

greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.

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Don’t assume that you know how to operate all parts of the

range. Some features may work

differently from those on your previous range.

Clean cooktop with caution.

If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam bum. Some cleansers can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot

surface.

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To minimize burns,

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.

Always turn surface unit to

OFF before removing utensil.

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Keep an eye on foods being

fried at HIGH or MEDIUM

HIGH heats.

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Use of decorative metal

covers on surface elements is

not recommended. If a covered

element is turned on, element burnout

When flaming foods under

could result.

the hood, turn the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the

flame.

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Foods for frying should be as

dry as possible. Frost on frozen

foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over sides of pan.

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Use little fat for effective

shalIow

Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added.

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or deep-fat frying.

a combination of oils or

fats will be used in frying,

together before heating, or as fats melt slowly.

Always heat fat slowly,

watch as it heats.

ignition

stir

and

Self-Cleaning Oven

●

not clean door gasket.

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

pafi

of the oven.

The

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Only certain types of glass,

glass/ceramic, earthenware or

other glazed containers are suitable for range-top service;

others may break because of the sudden change (See section on “Surface Cooking” for suggestions.)

in temperature.

● Use deep fat thermometer

whenever possible

overheating fat beyond the smoking point.

to prevent

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Installing

Your Range

Your range, like many other

household items, is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting. When moving the range .

on this type of flooring, use care, and it is recommended that these simple and inexpensive instructions be followed.

The

range

should be installed on a sheet material) as follows: When the

floor

the range,

will rest on should be built up with plywood to the same level than the floor covering. This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing.

plywood (or similar

covering ends at the front of

the area that the range

higher

Leveling the Range

Leveling screws are located on

each corner of the base of the range. Remove the bottom drawer and you can level the range on an uneven floor,

To remove drawer, pull drawer out all the way, tilt up the front and take it out. To replace drawer,

drawer beyond stop on range glides. Lift drawer if necessary to insert easily. Let front of drawer down, then push in to close.

insert rollers at back of

Energy-Saving

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Surface Cooking

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Use cookware of medium weight aluminum, with tight-fitting covers, and flat bottoms which completely cover the heated portion of the surface unit.

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Cook fresh vegetables with a minimum amount of water in a covered pan.

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Watch foods when bringing them

quickly to cooking temperatures at HIGH heat. When food reaches cooking temperature, reduce heat immediately to lowest setting that will keep it cooking.

Use residual heat with surface cooking whenever possible. For example, when cooking eggs in the shell, bring water to boil, then turn to OFF position to complete the cooking.

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Use correct heat for cooking task:

HI—for rapid boil (if time allows, do not use HIGH heat to start).

MEDIUM HI (8-9)—quick browning.

MED—s1ow frying. LOW (2-3)—finish cooking most

quantities, simmer—double boiler heat, finish cooking, and special for small quantities.

WM—to

temperature of most foods.

When boiling water for tea or coffee, heat only amount needed. It is not economical to boil a container full of water for one or two cups.

maintain serving

Oven Cooking

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Preheat oven only when

necessary. Most foods will cook

satisfactorily without preheating. If you find preheating is necessary, watch the indicator light and put food in oven promptly after the light goes out.

Always turn oven OFF before

removing food.

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During baking, avoid frequent door openings. Keep door open as short a time as possible when it opened.

●

Cook complete oven meals instead of just one food item. Potatoes, other vegetables, and some desserts will cook together with a main-dish casserole, meat loaf, chicken or roast. Choose foods that cook at the same temperature and in approximately the same time.

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Use residual heat in the oven whenever possible to finish cooking casseroles, oven meals, etc. Also add rolls or precooked

desserts to warm oven, using residual heat to warm them.

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Features of

Your Range

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Model

Feature Index

10 Solid Element Surface Unit 11 Sensi-Temp Surface Unit 12 Surface Light Button 13 Oven Light Button

JB552(

1 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Surface Unit Controls 3 Sensi-Temp Control 4 “ON” Indicator Lights for

Surface Units

5 Oven Set Control 6 Adj. Time-Temp Control

7 Digital Display 8 Automatic Oven Timer, Clock

and Minute Timer

9 Clock/Signal Off Button

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Feature Index on page

14 Oven Function Buttons

15 Oven ON Indicator Light 16 Broil Unit 17 Oven Interior Light 18 Oven Shelves 19 Oven Shelf Supports

20 Broiler Pan and Rack

21 Oven Liner 22 Bake Unit (Maybe lifted gently

for wiping oven floor.) 23 Storage Drawer 24 Door Latch 25 Door Gasket 26 Oven Vent

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Surface Cooking

Before Using Your Cooktop for the First Time

The top working surface of the new solid elements have a protective coating which hardened before using the elements for the first time. To harden this coating, the elements should be heated without a pan for a short period of time (regular elements at HI setting and Sensi-Temp element at maximum setting for 3 to 5 minutes).

There will be some smoke and odor; this is normal. It is non-

toxic and completely harmless.

Heating of the element will change the stainless steel element trim rings and temperature

sensors to a gold color.

T HE ELEMENT PROTECTIVE COATING MUST BE HARDENED TO HELP OVER ITS LIFE.

PROTE~

THE ELEMENT

must

General Information About Solid Elements

The use of your solid element cooktop is quite similar to an electric coil cooktop, with which

you probably are familiar. With both types you will enjoy the cleanliness of electricity and the benefits of retained heat in the

elements. However, there are differences.

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Solid elements do NOT glow red,

even at HI setting.

Solid elements reach temperature a little slower, and hold heat longer than conventional tubular elements. Solid elements have very even heat distribution. Since solid elements hold heat longer, you may wish to turn the element off sooner, and take advantage of the residual heat. The amount of residual heat is dependent upon the quantity and type of food, the material and thickness of the pan and the setting used for cooking.

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The red dot in the center of the solid element indicates built-in temperature limiters that automatically reduce the heat if a pan boils dry, if the element is turned on without a pan or if the pan is not making enough contact with the surface of the element. The red dots will wear off with use without affecting the performance of the elements.

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There is retained heat in the element. On

boilovers,

wait for element to

cool before cleaning element area.

●

Solid element cooking takes you a step closer to easier cleanup, because the cooking surface is sealed against spills and there are no drip bowls or burner box to clean.

You must use proper flat bottomed cookware, not warped, convex, or concave. Improper cookware could cause unsatisfactory cooking results.

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Surface Cooking

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Infinite Heat Controls

Your surface units and controls are designed to give you an infinite choice of heat settings for surface unit cooking.

At both OFF and HI settings, there is a slight niche. When turning the control knob to either of these positions, you will feel the control

“click” into the niche. When cooking in a quiet kitchen,

you may hear slight “clicking”

sounds—an indication that the heat

settings you selected are being maintained.

Switching heats to higher settings always results in a quicker change than switching to lower settings.

Cooking Guide for Using Heats

HI—Bring water to boil. MEDIUM HI (8-9)—Fast fry, pan

broil; maintain fast boil on large amount of food.

MED—Saute and brown; maintain

slow boil on large amount of food. LOW (2-3)—Cook after starting at HI;

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with little water in covered pan.

WM—Steam rice, cereal; maintain serving temperature of most foods.

NOTE:

1. At HI or MEDIUM HI (8-9), never leave food unattended.

Boilovers spillovers

2. At WM or LOW (2-3), melt chocolate, butter on small unit.

cause smoking; greasy may catch fire.

Sensi-Temp

This control allows you to pre-select the desired temperature. To turn the element ON, push in and turn clockwise. You will feel a “click” at the “off” position and at the

“boil” position.

The automatic element senses the temperature of the cooking utensil and regulates it according to the setting selected. Only one setting is necessary for each method—frying, simmering, etc.

When turned on, the Sensi-Temp element always begins with full power, no matter where the dial is set. When the temperature corresponding to that setting has been reached, the element cycles OFF and ON, similar to your oven. Even when the dial is set at minimum the element begins on full power until the selected heat setting is reached.

The Sensi-Temp element will not burn food when the correct setting is selected. For example, baked beans, chocolate, mashed potatoes can be left on the Sensi-Temp element without scorching or burning. Food may dehydrate if left on but the heat sensing device will not let the food or pan overheat beyond the setting.

Cooktop temperatures increase with the number of elements that are on. With 3 or 4 elements turned on, surface temperatures are high, so be careful when touching the cooktop.

Control

How to Set the Controls

Step 1:

push in.

Step

counterclockwise to desired heat setting.

Control must be pushed in to set only from OFF position. When control is in any position other than OFF, it maybe rotated without pushing in.

Be sure you turn control to OFF when you finish cooking. An indicator light will glow when ANY heat on any surface unit is on.

Grasp control knob and

2: Turn either clockwise or

Cookware Tips

Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than other metals. Cast iron and coated cast iron cookware is slow to absorb heat, but generally cooks evenly at WM or MED settings.

Steel pans may cook unevenly if not combined with other metals. Flat ground or skillets coated on the bottom with aluminum cook evenly. Glass saucepans should be used only as the manufacturer describes. Do not use a wire trivet or any other kind of heat-retarding pad between the cookware and the element.

Pyroceram@

saucepans

To Receive Maximum Performance fromYour Solid Element

●

For cooking, the use of appropriate

utensils is important.

●

Good utensils have a thick, flat bottom which absorbs the heat from the element. The thick, provides good heat distribution from the element to the cooking process requires little water, fat and electricity.

●

Utensils with thin, uneven

bottoms

not adequately utilize the heat coming from the element. The food to be cooked may burn and require more time and electricity.

You

would also have to add more

fat or water.

Use

on]}

pans of good quality on the solid elements. They should have a stable bottom, slightly concave towards the center, just enough

so that the bottom of the pan has the greatest possible contact with

lhe

solid element during heating operation. This results in the optimum use of energy.

with uneven bottoms are not suitable.

flat

bottom

fbod. This

Pans

Use pans of the correct diameter only. They should be slightly larger than the solid element so will

ilow

onto the cooktop and not

spillovers

bake onto the element. A damp cloth is sufficient to remove the

spill. Pans should not overhang more than 1 inch over the element.

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To optimize cooking time and energy usage, you should use a pan that is sized correctly

for

the

cooking process, with a well-fitted

lid to avoid evaporation loss and cook with as little water or fat as possible.

the pan is too small, energy is wasted and spillage can

flow

onto the solid element.

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Special cooking procedures that require specific cooking utensils, such as woks, pressure cookers,

deep fat fryers, etc., must have flat bottoms, be the correct size and

covered, if applicable to cooking process, as identified earlier in

this section.

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Except in pressure cooking with water and water bath canning. canning pots should not extend

than 1 inch beyond the surface of a

solid element and should have

flat

bottoms. When canning pots do not meet this description, the use

of the

HI heat setting causes excessive heat buildup and may result in damage to the cooktop. See “Home Canning Tips” section for further in

f’ormat

ion.

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Evenness of

be checked by a rule or the straight edge of a table.

●

Don’t use pans with rounded

the

pan bottom can

bottoms. They don’t have enough

‘:ontact

with the solid element to

;ook properly.

●

Place only dry pans on the solid element. Do not place lids on the solid element, particularly wet lids.

To check how a pan will perform on a solid element:

Put 1 inch of water into

the pan.

2. Bring water to a boil and observe the pattern of the

bubbles as the water comes to a boil.

3. A uniform pattern of bubbles across the bottom of the pan confirms a good heat transfer and a good pot.

4. Bubbles localized in

only

portion of the bottom indicate uneven contact of the pan to the element, uneven heat transfer, and an unsuitable pot.

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