GE JB575GR, JB575GS, JB576GR Use and Care Manual

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Useand

Self-Cleaning Radiant Range

Safety instructions ....................2 - 5

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Care Guide

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Problem Solver . . . . . . . .

questions?...cail

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Operating Instructions, Tips

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Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............................6

Oven.ti.H.......H

Baking Broiling, Broiling Guide . . .

Control Clock and Timer.. ...............10, 11

Ligh~

Oven Vent

Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................14

Roasting, Roasting Guide................l6, 17

Self-Cleaning Instructions.... ...........20,21

Shelves.fi._...~_~..--.-.

Thermostat Adjustment .

Timed Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . .....................13

Surface Cooking

Control Settings

Cooking Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........................8

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Care and

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Anti-Tip Device

Control Panel and Knobs ..................................22

GIass Cooktop ......................................................2 2

Removable Oven Door......................................23

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................................23

Foal . . . . . . . . . . . .............4, 15, 18

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Bulb Replacement.. ...............12,24

HMMH.....MHM.MH

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Cleaning....................22-24

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.....12, 14,15

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...............11, 14

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Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................5

Flooring Under the Range ............................5

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Consumer Services . .

Appliance Registration . ..

Model and Serial Number

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........Back Cover

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Location...........2

Models: JB575GR

JB575GS JB576GR

GE Appliances

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HELP

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HELP

YOU.,.

Before using read this

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

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your range,

book carefully.

rarge

Write

down the model

and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on the f’relit storage

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

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your range.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

of the range behind the

dr~wer.

in thi>

a damaged range...

I]nmediately contac{ the dealer

builder) that

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

Check the problem Solver in the back of this book. It lists causes minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

you received

sold

you the range.

(or

FIRST, contact the serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

fiMPORTANT

wili

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read All Instructions Before Using Your Range.

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.

people

who

solve the problem.

The fiberglass insulation in self-clean 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.

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL

60606

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When using electrical appliances,

precautions should be followed,

basic

safety

inchding the

following:

Use this appliance only for its intended use

described in this manual.

Be sure your appliance is properly installed

and grounded

accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

●

Do not attempt to repair or replace any part

by a qualified technician in

of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this book.

should be referred to a qualified technician.

‘

Before performing any service, DISCONNECT

All other servicing

THE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THE

HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL

REMOVING THE FUSE OR THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

WARNING–AU

[njury

could-result. To prevent

SWITCliDNG

rwzes

can tip and

accidental tipping of

from abnormal usage,

excess loading of the oven door,

the

attach it to installing the Anti-Tip device

supplied. To check is installed and engaged properly, carefully tip the range forward until it engages the device.

If you pull the range out from the wall for any

reason, make sure the device engages the range when you push the range back. Please Anti-Tip device information in this book. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and injury.

●

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 sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

●

CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT

wall or floor by

if the device

refer

BE STORED

OFF

the

range

including

to the

IN CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE-CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE RANGE

TO REACH

ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

●

Teach children not to

any other part of the range.

●

Never leave the oven door open

not watching the range.

play

with the controls

when you are

Don’t

allow

anyone to climb,

the door, drawer or range

damage

the

range and even tip it over, causing

stand or hang

top. They could

severe personal injury.

●

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 pot

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.

For your

safety, never

Flammable material

holders—

use your

appliance

for

warming or heating the room.

DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

Keep hood and grease filters clean

good venting and to avoid

not

let

cooking

grease or other flammable

grease

to maintain

fires.

materials accumulate in or near the range.

●

not use water on grease

Never pick up a

flaming pan on the surface covering pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray, or if available, use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out

covering with baking soda or, if available,

muki-purpose

a fire extinguisher.

Flame in the oven can be smothered completely by closing the oven door and turning the oven control to OFF or use a chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

●

Do not

touch

dry chemical or foam type

the heating

interior surface of oven.

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.

tlaming

elements

These surfaces may

~lres.

pan.

Smother

unit

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

(continued)

Do not cook on

Spillovers broken

cooktop

sbock

Contact

should

your cooktop become broken.

‘Clean

the

;p 9~ ~e

t ~ ~ ,,.l{~~; ~ ~~ ~l-ea, I

,, ,1

. ,

- ~L c~eansers

r;~~iie(i ~ÿ• J.). ~ are

:~:~,~:~: :,~lrface of

-: ~: )ntrols 1~{1 W)-L t(’~~h

~~?:~: b,: hot f,, .!

1. !oi~c]:, )~ let ~ (j ‘tac[ the surface ,1:11[>: ailow

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.md s~~rfa(’rs .~i~:l] dOOI-.

i ~ Joof k

yf~len ~ookin: pork, :-~zwtly

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to a hot surface.

when touching the cooktop.

t lark in

oi. Bi,tja]{J hot

.: as facing

ir}{it 1

m parts

~?~i~je sl~rface

opened.

and always cook the meat to an internal

~mperatme of” at least ~hc :~’mote II l~le

meat, it will be killed and the meat

to eat.

~.~ I.w

broiling, always take the broiler pan

;I.~i d’ the

1 [~lt~ bl-oi~er

~ $~ i he pan.

~ Stand

away from range when opening oven

i~mr. Hot

burns to

hands, face and/or eyes.

~ Don’I heat

cmdd build up causing an

* .I<eep

oven vent duct unobstructed.

~ Keep oven ** p~are ~)ven shelf

o-win is

ho;. d:1 not ~11 ll~r

COOL

0~’ti2.

a broken glass cooktop.

or cleaning solution may penetrate a

and

create a risk of electrical

a qualified technician immediately

cooktop with caution.

cloth

is used to wipe spills on a hot

be careful to avoid steam

can produce noxious fumes if

the cooktop will retain heat after

have been turned off.

the surface units. These

enough to burn even though they

color. During and after use, do not

clothing or other flammable materials

units or areas nearby the surface

sufficient time for cooling, first.

surfaces include the cooktop and

the cooktop, the oven vent opening

near the opening, crevices around the

the

edges

of the door window and

above

the door. Remember: The

of the oven may be hot when the

follow the directions

170°F. This assures that, in

possibility that trichina may be present

range and clean it.

pm can catch fire next time

air or steam which escapes can cause

unopened food containers. Pressure

and the container could burst,

injury.

free from grease buildup.

desired position while

If shelves must be handled when

let pot

holder contact heating units

If a wet

burn.

The

surfaces

will

Leftover grease

YOU

●

Pulling

convenience in lifting heavy foods.

out

shelf

the

shelf stop is a

It is also

a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or

●

When

follow the manufacturer’s directions.

●

overheated, they can catch fire.

●

Do not

in an oven can

●

Do not or food

not

using

cooking or roasting

use your

use (}vvn leave

oven to dry newspapers.

for a storage area.

igmte.

paper products,

the oven when not in use.

oven

Wal]s.

bags

cooking

in oven,

Items stored

utensils,

SelfmCk&ing Qven

●

Do not. clean the door gasket.

essen:ial

rub, damage or move the gasket.

cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven,

Clean

for a

good

seal. Care should be taken not

not use oven cleaners. No

only parts listed in this

Care Book.

●

Before self-cleaning the

broiler pan and other cookware.

. Do not

use

aluminum

foil

bottoms, except as suggested in manual.

Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire,

8 Be

sure to wipe up excess spillage

starting the self-cleaning operation.

8 If

the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,

and disconnect by a qualified technician.

the

power supply. Have serviced

Cooktop and Radiant Surface

●

UTse

proper pan

surface units. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the selected surface unit. The use of undersized cookware will expose a

portion of the heating element to direct

and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper

relationship of cookware to surface units

improve efficiency.

Never leave the surface units unattended at

high heat settings.

greasy

spillovers

size—This appliance has four

Boilover causes smoking and

that may catch on fire.

The door gasket is

commercial oven

Use

and

oveny

remove the

line oven

before

Units

turn off

cOntacL

will

also

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.—

—

Do not operate the radiant surface units if

the glass is broken.

Spillovers

or cleaning solution may penetrate a broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately should your glass cooktop become broken.

. Avoid scratching the glass cooktop surface with

sharp implements, or with rings or other jewelry.

. Never use the glass cooktop surface as

a cutting board.

e Do

not place or store items on top of the glass

cooktop surface when it is not in use.

●

Do not place any spoons or other stirring

utensils on glass cooktop surface when it is in use.

They may become hot and could cause burns.

●

Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,

earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for surface cooking; 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.

●

Never try to clean the cooktop surface when it

is hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes and wet cloths could cause steam burns if used on a hot surface.

Always turn the surface unit control knob

to OFF before removing cookware.

Keep an eye on foods being fried at HI or

MEDIUM HIGH heat settings.

●

When flaming foods are under the hood, turn the

fan off.

Foods for frying should be as dry as possible.

The fan, if operating, may spread the flame.

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

●

Use little fat for effective shallow or deep-fat

frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause

spillovers

If a combination of oils or fats will be used in

when food is added.

frying, stir together before heating, or as fats melt slowly.

Always heat

Use

deep

fat

slowly,

and watch as it heats.

fat thermometer whenever

possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.

. Never try to move a pan of hot fat,

especially

deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLING YOUR RANGE

Your range, heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting.

range on this type of flooring, use care, and it is recommended that these simple and inexpensive

instructions be followed. Please check your range to ensure all packaging materials and protective tape covering are removed from areas, such as the door trim, main top frame, end caps, etc., before using.

many other household items,

When moving the

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

With

the use of a nutdriver.

To remove drawer,

out all the way, take it out. To replace drawer, insert glides at back of drawer beyond stop on range glides. Lift drawer if necessary to insert easily. Let front of drawer down, then push in to close.

The range should be installed on a l/4-inch-thick sheet

of plywood (or similar material) as follows:

jloor

covering ends at the front of the range,

that the range will rest on should be built up with plywood to the same level or higher than the floor covering. This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing. For complete information, see the Installation Instructions.

pull the drawer

tilt

up the front and

One of the rear leveling

will

screws device (allow for some side to

side adjustment). Allow a minimum clearance of and the leveling screw that is to be installed into the Anti-Tip device.

engage the-Anti-Tip

1/8”

between the range

When the

the area

FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE

Broiler Pan

JB575GR JB575GS JB576GR

Feature Index

Control

2 Cooking Zone “ON” Indicator Light 7

Oven

OVEN SET Knob

C~ock/Timer

Oven 7 OVEN TEMP Knob

Oven Light Switch

9 Oven

Cooktop Cooking Zones

1 I

Hot

(Light will glow when cooktop is hot to the touch. )

12 Oven

([ J.ie for

Knobs

for Cooking Zones

Set

Light

Ternp

Light

Vent Duct

Surface Light

Door Latch

self-clean only.)

11, 12,22

11, 12,

Explained

on page

7,22

4,24

7 7

20,21

Feature Index

Oven Shelf Supports (For roasting, baking and broiling positions of shelves, see suggestions

in cooking guides.) 15 Oven Shelf 16 Bake Unit

(May be

the oven floor.) 17 Oven Door Gasket 18 Storage Drawer 19 Model and Serial Numbers

20 Anti-Tip Device 21 Oven Interior Light

(Comes on automatically when

the door is opened.)

22 Glass Cooktop

23 Broiler Pan and Rack

(Do not clean in the self-clean oven.)

lifted

gently for wiping

Explained

on page

11,

4,20, 23

3,5,24

18–19, 23

Surface Cooking with Infinite Heat Controls

At both OFF those positions; “click” on HI marks the highest setting; the lowest

and

HI positions, there is a slight niche so control “clicks” at

setting

is LO. In a quiet kitchen you may hear slight “clicking” sounds during

cookin~. SMitchir]~

SW itching to lower

indicating heat settings selected are being maintained.

heats to higher settings always shows a quicker change than

settings.

Push the control knob in.

2. Turn either clockwise or counterclockwise to desired

heat

setting.

The control must be pushed in to set only from the OFF position.

When the control is in any position other than OFF, it may be turned without pushing in.

Cooking Guide for Using Heat Settings

Be sure you turn the control to OFF when you finish cooking.

The cooking zone indicator light will

glow

when ANY cooking zone

is on.

LOW

*’

-al)”

start for cooking;

MEDIUM

H~–--@lick

brings water to

MEDIUM

HIGH—(Setting

–

/[\

MED

boil.

MEDIUM

,’*

HIGH

halfway between HI and MED) Fast

f’ry,

pan broil; maintains a fast

boil on large amounts of food.

MED—Saute and brown;

maintains a slow boil on large

amounts of food. MEDIUM LOW—(Setting

halfway between MED and LO)

Cook after starting at HI; cooks

with little water in covered pan. LO—Steam rice, cereal; maintains

serving temperature of

most foods.

NOTE:

● At HI, MEDIUM HIGH settings,

never leave food unattended. Boilovers cause smoking; greasy

spillovers

may catch fire.

. At MEDIUM LOW, LO settings,

melt chocolate and butter on small surface unit.

Cooktop temperatures increase with the number of zone elements that are on. With 3 or 4 zones turned on, surface temperatures are high so be careful when touching the cooktop. THE HOT INDICATOR LIGHT WILL GLOW WHEN THE COOKTOP IS HOT TO THE TOUCH.

COOKING TIPS

Cookware

Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware. Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than other metals. iron and coated cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb heat, but generally cook evenly at low to medium heat settings.

n,~[ combined Fol- i~esi

bottom. ~Mtitch

t}~LI

surface unit. The pan

t:dge ~}[ [he

not

I,KS cooktop.

~esidue

with other

cooking results pans should be flat on the

the size of the saucepan to the size of

trim ring more than 1 inch.

let

pots boil dry. Overheated metal can bond to

An overheated copper pot will leave a

(hat will permanently stain cooktop.

Steel

pans may cook unevenly if

metals.

sl~ould

not extend over the

Deep Fat Frying

Cast-

Not over 1 inch

Sliding aluminum cookware across the glass may leave

metal

marks. These metal marks will appear

as small scratches, They can be removed with Cook

Top Cleaning

Creme

and a razor scraper.

Over 1 inch

Lx} not o~erfili

FrostJJ

foods bubble vigorously. Watch food frying at high temperatures.

Keep range

}AI~~ l-C*cL~,rlmend

fla~-bottorned

akrailable

Melted

Melted materials (plastic,

a!uminum

wi[h

high sugar content) can

cause damage to the cooktop.

cookware with fat that may spill over when adding food.

md hood clean from grease.

that you use

wok. They are

yo[lr

local retail store.

only

)

Materials on Cooktop

If you accidentally melt anything

foil, sugar or foods

on the cooktop, turn unit to

LO, wipe the hot cooktop

immediately with several dry Care and Cleaning section. paper towels. Scrape off the remainder of the burned material with a razor scraper (held in a pot holder) at a 30° angle while the cooktop is warm.

to burn yourself.

Be careful not

Do not attempt further

cleaning surface has cooled. See the

until

the cooktop

Canning

Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of the cooking zone circle are not recommended for most surface cooking. However, when canning with water-bath or pressure canner. larger-diameter pots may be used. This is because boiling water temperatures (even under pressure) are not harmful to the cooktop surfaces surrounding the cooking zones.

should be done on the cooktop only.

Observe the Following Points in Canning

1.2.Be

sure the canner fits over the center of the cooking zone. If your cooktop or its location does not allow the canner to be centered on the surface unit, use smaller diameter pots for good canning results.

Flat-bottomed canners must be used. Do not use canners with flanged or rippled bottoms (often found in enamelware) because they don’t make enough contact with the cooking zones and take too long to boil water.

RIGHT WRONG

Flat-bottomed canners are recommended.

HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN WATER. Most syrup or sauce mixtures—and all types of frying—cook at temperatures much higher than boiling water. Such temperatures could eventually harm the glass cooktop surfaces.

When canning, use recipes and procedures from

3. reputable sources. Reliable recipes and procedures

are available from the manufacturer of your canner; manufacturers of glass jars for canning, such as Ball and Kerr; and the United States Department of

Agriculture Extension Service.

Remember that canning is a process that generates large amounts of steam. To avoid burns from steam or heat, be careful when canning.

NOTE: If your house has low voltage, canning may take longer than expected, even though directions have been carefully followed. The process time will be shortened by: (1) using a pressure canner, and (2) starting with HOT tap water for fastest heating of

large quantities of water.

CAUTION:

Safe canning requires that harmful microorganisms are destroyed and that the jars are sealed completely. When canning foods in a water-bath canner, a gentle but steady boil must be maintained for the required time. When canning foods in a pressure canner, the pressure must be maintained for the required time.

After you have adjusted the controls, it is very important to make sure the prescribed boil or pressure levels are maintained for the required time.

The cooktop cooking zones have temperature limiters that prevent the glass cooktop from getting too hot. If the bottom of your canner is not flat, the cooking zone can overheat, triggering the temperature limiters to turn the unit off for a time. This will stop the boil or reduce the pressure in the canner.

Since you must make sure to process the canning

jars for the prescribed time, with no interruption

in processing time, you cannot can on any of the cooktop cooking flat enough.

zones if your canner is not

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