GE JBP24BB1WH Owner’s Manual
Safety Information
Anti-Tip Device ............. 3
Oven ..................... 6
Safety Precautions ........ 3, 4
Surface Cooking Units ....... 5
Operating Instructions
Clock and Timer . .......... l ]
()yen .................. 8-10
Sabbath Feature ........... ] 3
Self-Cleaning .......... ] 5, ] 6
Thermostat .............. ] 4
Timed Baking
and Roasting Features ...... ] 9
Surface Units .............. 7
Care and Cleaning
Broiler Pan & Grid ......... 90
Control Knobs ............ 17
Lift-Off Oven Door . ........ 19
Lift-Up Cooktop ........... 21
Light .................... 90
Shelves .................. l 8
Storage Drawer Removal .... 90
Surface Units ............. 91
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Troubleshooting Tips ... 22-24
Customer Service
Product Registration . . . 9, 95, 96
Service Telephone
Numbers .......... Back Covet
_'arrantv ................. 97
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IMPORTANT!
Fill out the (_onsuiner Product Registration Card.
Two Easy Ways ToRegister YourAppliance!
Through the internet at _v.geappliances.com.
Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card.
FORYOURRECORDS
Write the model and serial numbers here:
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You can find them on a label behind the storage drawer on the fl'ont of the range frame.
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proot of the original i)m'chase date is needed to obtain service trader the warranty:
READTHISMANUAL
Inside you _dll find man_ helpflfl hints on how to use and maintain _om" range propefly,.lust a little
prexenfixe care on your part can saxe _ou a great deal of time and money oxer the life of yore" range.
IFYOUNEEDSERVICE
Ym'll find many answei_ to cominon problems in the Before YouCallForService section. If you
review our chart of TroubleshootingTipsfirst, you may not need to call fin" service at all.
If wm do need service, you can relax knowing hel I) is only a phone call away. A list of toll-fl'ee
customer seiMce nuinbei_ is inchlded in the back section of this inanual.
OR
Visit our _.Vebsite at vvvvvv.geappliances.com
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire,
electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of fife.
WARNINGANTI-TIPDEVICE
All ranges can tip and injury could result.
Topre vent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall and floor by installing the Anti--tip
device supplied.
Tocheck if the device is installed and engaged properly, remove the kick panel or storage drawer
and inspect the rear leveling leg. Make sure # fits securely into the slot.
ffyou pull die rang_ out from dm wall for aW reason, make sure die device is properly
engaged when you push the rang_ back against the wall. If it is not, there is a possible risk of
the rang_ tipping oxer and causing itljui_' if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door
Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information in this manual. Failure to take this precaution
could _esult in tipping of the rang_ and inju U.
IMPORTANTSAFETYNOtiCE
The California Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement 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.
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.
Fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury. If your model has a surface light, you must recycle the
fluorescent light bulb according to local, state and federal codes.
SAFETYPRECAUtiONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safe_/ precautions should be followed, including the following:
Use this appliance only for its intended
puq)ose as desciibed in this )_ner s
Manual.
Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified
installer in accordance with the proxqded
installation instructions.
Have file installer show you the location
of the ci_vuit breaker or fllse. Mark it for
easy' reference.
Do not atmmpt to repair or replace any
part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
servicing shou]d be referred to a qualified
technician.
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Before performing any service, disconnect
d_e range power supply at the household
disuibufion panel by removing the fl_se or
switching off rite circuit breaken
Do not leave children alone----children
should not be left a]one or unattended in
an area where an appliance is in use. They
should never be allowed m sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.
Do not allow anyone m climb, stand or
hang on the door; storage drawer or
cookmp. They could damag_ the rang>
and e_en tip it ovel; causing se_re
personal inju U.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
a, WARNING'!
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
Do not store flammable materials in an
oxen or neat the cooktop.
CAUTION: temsofinterestto
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children should ,lot be stored in cabinets
aboxe a range or on tile backsplash of a
range--<'hildren climbing on tile range to
reach items cou]d be seriously injured.
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Never wear loose-fitting or hanging
garments while using file appliance. Be
carefld when reaching for items stored
ox>r tile range. Flammable material could
be ignited if brougtlt in contact wifll hot
surface units or heating elements and
m W cause severe hums.
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Use only dly pot holders--moist or damp
pot holders on hot sur/_aces may result in
burns from smam. Do not let pot holders
touch hot sur/_ace units or heating
elements. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth in place of pot holders.
For your safety, nexer use your appliance
for warming or heating the room.
Teach children not to play with die
controls or any other part of the range.
Always kee I) dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens a safe distance
from your range.
Always kee I) wooden and plastic utensils
and canned food a safe distance flom
your range.
Always kee I) combustible wall coxetings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance flom
your range.
Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate in
or near the range.
Kee I) tile hood and grease filters clean
to maintain g_od xenting and to axoid
grease fires.
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Do not use water on grease fires. Never
pick up a flaming pan. Turn dm conuols
off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface
unit by coveting the pan complemly with a
well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or fiat tr W. Use
a mulfi-puq)ose &Y chemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put
out by covering it with baking soda or, if
available, by using a muhi-puq)ose d U
chemical or foam-type fire extinguishen
Flame in dte oven can be smothered
completely hy closing dm oven door and
tuTning the o\en off orhy using a multi-
purpose dU chemical or tbam-type rite
extinguisher
Do not touch the surface units, the
heating elements or tile inmfior sttr/_ace
of tile oven. These sur/_aces m W be hot
enough to bum even thougit they are dark
in color Duling and after use, do not
touch, or let clothing or oilier flammable
matetia]s contact rite sttrface units, areas
nearhy the sur/_ace units or any inm_ior
area of the ox>n; allow sufficient time lbr
cooling first.
Potentially hot sur/_aces include the
cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oxen
xent opening, surfaces near the opening,
crevices around tile oxen door
REMEMBER:Tile inside surface of tile oxen
may be hot when the door is opened.
Do not store or use combustible mamfials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...
Cookmeat andpoultrythoroughly--meat toat least an INTERNALtemperatureof 160°Eandpoultrytoat least
an INTERNALtemperatureof 180°ECookingto thesetemperaturesusuallypretectsagainstfoodbomeillness.
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SURFACECOOKINGUNITS
Use proper pan size--select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit
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.
Ne_r leave the surfiwe units unattended
at high heat setfing:s. Boilox_rs cause
smoking and gseasy spillox_rs that may
catch on fire.
Do not use aluminum %il to line flse dii I)
pans or an>vhere in the oven except as
descs-ibed in this manual. Misuse could
result in a shock, fire hazard or damag>
to dse rang>.
Be sure the drip pans and flse x_nt duct
are not co_ered and are in place. Their
absence during cooking could damag>
rang_ parts and wiring.
Only certain types of glass, glassAeramic,
earthenware or offset glazed containers are
suitable for cookmp sesMce; others may
break because of the sudden chang> in
temperature.
To minimize the possibility of bmrls,
ignition of flammable mamrials and
spillage, fl_e handle of a container
should be turned toward the center
of the rang_ wifllont exmnding ox_r
nearby surface units.
Always turn the surface units off before
removing cookware.
Do not immerse or soak the removable
surface units. Do not put flsem in a
dishwashen Do not self-clean the surthce
units in the oxen.
When preparing flaming foods under dse
hood, tuI'n the tim on.
To a_id fl_e possibility of a bnrll 05
electric shock, always be certain that the
connols for all surthce units are at the
OFFposiuon and all coils are cool before
atmmpfing tolift 05 remox_ a unit.
Clean the cooktop with caution. It"a wet
sponge is used to wipe spills on a hot
cooktop, be careflfl to a_id smam bnrrls.
Kee I) an eye on foods being fried at high
or medium high heat settings.
Foods for flTing should be as d U as
possible. Frost on fiozen foods or moistule
on flesh fbods can cause hot fat to bubble
up and ox>r the sides of the pan.
Use litde t:at for efl_cdve shallow or deep
t:at flTing. Filling the pan too flfll of tzatcan
cause spilloxers when food is added.
If a combination of oils or fats will be used
in fi?'ing, stir mg>ther before heating, or as
tzarsmelt slowly.
Always heat fiat slowly, and watch as it heats.
Use a deep Pat them_omemr whenexer
possible to prex_nt ox_rheafing tht beyond
the smoking point.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING'!
OVEN
Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause
bums to hands, face and/or eyes.
Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, cansing all iI)ju U.
Kee I) file oxen x>nt unobstructed.
Kee I) the ox>n free flom grease buildup.
Place file oven shelf ill rite desired position
while rite oxen is cool. If shehes must be
handled when hot, do not let pot holder
contact tile heating elements.
Pulling out tile shelf m tile smi>lock is a
comenience ill lifting heaxy' foods. It is also
a precaution against burns from touching
hot surfitces of the door or oxen walls.
When using cooking or roasting bags
in the oven, follow the manufacturer's
directions.
Do not use the oxen to d_T newspapers.
If oxerheated, they call catch on fire.
Do not use tile oxen for a storage area.
hems stored ill all oxen call ignite.
Do not leme paper products, cooking
utensils or food ill the oxen when not
ill rise.
Do not use aluminum foil to line oxen
bottoms, except as suggested ill this
manual. Improper installation of
ahm/inum foil may resuh ill a risk of
electric shock or fire.
SELF-CLEANINGOVEN
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.
Do not clean file door gasket. The door
gasket is essential for a g_od seal. Care
should be token not to rub, damag_ or
mow file gasket.
Before self-cleaning the oven, _emoxe the
broiler pan, grid and other cookware.
Be sure m wipe up excess spillage before
starting the self-cleaning operation.
If dm self-cleaning mode malflmcdons,
ulrn tile oven off and disconnect the
power supply. Have it serviced by a
qualified mchnician.
Clean only parts lismd ill this Owner's
Manual.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
Usingthe surfaceunits.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
OFF
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Be sure you turn the control knob to
OFFwhen you finish cooking.
Not over I inch
How to Set
Push the knob in and mrn in either
direction to the setting you want.
At both OFFand HI the control clicks
into position. Ym may hear slight
clicking S()IIIIcls (hltJng cooking,
indicating the control is maintaining your
desired setting.
A suxl'ilce unit ON indicator light will
glow when any surti_ce trait is on.
Surface Cookware Tips
Use medimn- or hea\)_weight cookware.
?dtlI//intllll cookware con(hlc[s heat fi_ster
than other metals. Cas[-iron and coated
cas[-iron cookware are slow to }lbsorb
heat, but generally cook evenly at low to
medium heat settings. Smel pans may
cook unevenly if not combined with
other metals.
For best cooking results, pans should be
fiat on the bottom. Match the size of the
saucei)an to the size of the sm_i_ce trait.
The pan should not extend over the
edge ot the sm_hce trait more than l".
Use only flat-bottomed woke.
Wok Cooking
Werecommendthat youuseonlya flat-bottomed
wok. Theyareavailableat your localretail store.
Do not use woks that have SUl)port rings.
Placing the ring over the surtilce unit will
cause a build-u l) of heat that will damage
the porcelain cooktop.
Home CanningTips
Be sure the canner is centered over the
sml'i_ce unit.
Make sure the cromer is fiat on the
bottolIl.
Use redpes and procedm'es fl'om
reputable sources. These are available
fl'onl inanufilcturei_ such as Ball': and
Kerr _ and the Department of Agriculture
Extension Se_Mce.
To prevent bm'ns ti'oln steam or heat,
use caution when cmming.
Do not rise ro/ind bottoIll WO_S. _/()/l
could be seriously bm'ned if the wok
tipped oxen:
Usingthe ovencontrols.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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OvenControl,Clockand TimerFeaturesandSettings
On some models, opening the oven door will not automatically turn the oven light on. You may use the
oven light switch to turn the light on and off.
COOKTIME ON/OFFPad
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Press this pad and then press tile HOUR
and MIN. pads to set tile anmunt of time
you want wmr load to cook. Turn tile
Oven Temperature knob to tile desired
temperature. The oven will shut off when
the Cook Time has run out.
_'_ TIMERON/OFFPad
Press this pad to select tile tinier feature.
AUTOMATIC OVENLight
This lights mlvtime tile o_en has been
progranmmd to autonmticallv ttii'n on
HOURand MIN. Pads
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These pads allow you to set times up to
11 hours and 59 minutes.
Asa safetyfeature,thisovenwillautomaticallyshut
off after12hours.Onmodelswith touchpadclock
controlsthisfeaturemaybedeactivatedtoallow the
oventobeleftonformorethan12hours.
TodeactivateorreactivatetheAutomaticOven
Shut-Off,pressandholdboththeMIN +/- padsfor
about4seconds.
OVENONLight
Glows an_filne tile oven is heatin , Tile
light will flash when tile oven maomaficallv
ttIFns off to FeI//ind veil to ttlrn tile Oven
Temperature knob to OFF.
O ven Temperature Knob
Turn this knob to tile setting you want.
(Oil some models, you IlltISt push tile knob
in before turning.) Tile temperature will be
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displayed to indicate setting. Display will
change back to time alter a few seconds.
O PREHEATEDLight
(;lows when tile oven reaches _our selected
temperature.
0 CLEANLight
(;lows when tile o;en is in tile self=clean
cycle. _Mter the selfMean cycle, the light will
flash. Unlatch tile door and ttIFn tile ()veil
Temperature knob to OFF.
Do not lock the oven doorwith the latch dunbg
cooking. Thelatch is used for self-c/eanlbgonly
O TEMP RECALL
Press tile - pad above TEMPRECALL to
display tile selected oven temperature.
o Display
Shows tile time oI clay and tile time set
for tile timeI:
If "F--and a number or letter" flash in the display
and the ovencontrolslgnag this indicatesa function
errorcode.
If your ovenwas set for a timedoven operationand
apower outageoccurred,the dock and aft
programmedfunctionsmust be reseL
Thetime of daywill flash in the display when there
hasbeenapower outage.
0 CLOCKPad
Press this pad before setting tile clock.
I_ START TIME ON/OFFPad
Press this pad and tile HOURand MIN.
pads to delay tile starting of your oven
up to 11 hom_ and 59 minutes.
Usingthe oven.
Toavoid possible bums, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.
Before you begin...
CAUTION:Whenyouareusingtheshelfin the
lowestposition(,4),youwill needtousecaution
whenpu/hbgtheshe/fou_Werecommendthat
youpufftheshelfoutseveralinchesandthen,
usingtwopotholders,pufftheshelfoutby
ho/dlbgthesidesofiL Theshelfis/owanflyou
couldbeburnedifyouplaceyourhandin the
middleoftheshe/fandpu//afl thewayou_Be
verycarefulnottoburnyourhandonthedoor
whenusingtheshelfinthelowestpositionCA).
Theovenhas6shelf )ositions.
The shelves have stops, so that when
placed c(>rrectlv oil the supl)(>rts , they will
stop bed)re coming completely out, and
will not tilt.
_Aq_en placing and removing cookware,
pull the shelf out until it stops.
Toremove a shelf, pull it toward you, tilt
the ti'ont end up and pull it out.
TOreplace, place the end _ff the shelf
(stop-locks) on the support, tilt up the
ti'ont and push the shelf in.
How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting
Center baking pans m the oven.
[] Tm'n the Oven Temperature knob
to the temperatm'e you desire.
Onsomemode& youmustpush the Oven
Temperatureknobin before turning.
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[] Check fi)od for doneness at
minimmn time on recipe. Cook
longer if necessary.
[] Tm'n the Oven Temperatm'e knob
to OFFwhen cooking is complete.
Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls fi)r it.
Preheating is necessa_w fin" good _esults
when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and
breads.
Topreheat,set theovenat the correcttemperature.
Thecontrol wi// beepwhen the oven/s preheated
andthe display wH/show yourset temperature.
Thiswi// take approximately15-20 minutes.
TypeofFood Shelf Position
Frozenpies(oncookiesheet) D
Angelfoodcake, CorD
bundtorpoundcakes
Biscuits,muffins,brownies, CorD
cookies,cupcakes,
layercakes,pies
Casseroles CorD
Turkey A
Baking results Mll be better if' baking
pans are centered in the (wen as i//uch as
possible. It baking with more than one
pan, place the pans so each has at least
1 to 1½" of air space arotmd it. If baking
Ibm" cake lave_ at the same time, place
two laye_ on rack B and two laye_ on
rack D. Stagger pans on the rack s() one
is not directly above the othe_:
Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.
Aluminum Foil
Youcanusealuminum foil to finethe broi/erpan
andbroilergrid However,youmust mold the foil
tightly to thegrid andcut sfits in itjust /ike thegrid
Without the slits, tile fl)il will prevent fat
and meat juices fl'om draining into the
broiler pan. The juices could become
hot enough to catch on fire. If you do
not cut the slits, you are essentially
fl'ying, not broiling.
Donot usealuminum foil on thebottom of
the oven.
Never entirely cover a shelf with
almninmn fi)il. 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 fi)od.
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