GE JSS26GP2BG, JSS26GP1, JSC26GP2BG, JSC26GP1 Owner’s Manual

GEAppliances

JSS16

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Part No. 164D3333P106 Pub.IVo.49-8870 3-98 CG

Safety Information

Anti-TipDevice ........... 3

SafetyPrecautions ....... 3,4

Oven.................. 4

SurfaceCookingUnits ...... 5

Operating instructions

UsingtheSurfaceUnits .... 6

UsingtheClockand Timer ... 7

UsingtheOven .......... 8,9

OvenThermostat.......... 10

Congratulations!

YouAm Now PartoftheGEFamily.

Welcome to tt_e GE fhmily. We're proud of our qualib7 products and we are

committed to prox4ding dependable sei_4ce. You'll see it in this easy-to-use Owner's

Manual and you'll hear it in the fliendly voices of our customer sel_4ce department.
Best of all, you'll experience these values each time you use your range. That's

important, because your new range will be part of your fmnily fbr many years.
And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come.

We thank you fbr buying GE. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you will

continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home.

GE&

You,A ServicePartnership.

IMPORTANT!

Fill out and remm the Consumer Product Registration Cm'd that is
packed wid_ this product. If you cannot find it, please send in the

duplicam card pfinmd in the back of this manual.

Camand Cleaning

Anti-TipDevice ........ 1I, I4

Lift-Off OvenDoor ......... I2

OvenLight .............. 12

BroilerPan& Grid ....... 13

SurfaceUnits ............ 15

Lift-UpCooktop ........... I5

Troubleshooting77ps

BeforeYouCall

ForService........... 16

Customer Service

FORYOURRECORDS

Write themodel and serial numbershere:

#
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You canfind them on a label on the front of the range behind t|_e

storage (km_,er.

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.

Proof of tt_eoriginal purchase date is needed to obtain sewice under

the warranb_.

READTHISMANUAL

Inside you will find many helpflfl hints on how to use and maintain
your range properly.Just a little preventive care on your part can save
you a great deal of time and money over the life of your range.

You'll find many answers to common problems in the Before YouCall

ForService section. If you review our chart of TroubleshootingTips

first, you may not need to call fin"sel_ice at all.

ProductRegistration ...... 17

Warranty ............... 19

ServiceTelephone

Numbers ........ BackCover

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IFYOUNEEDSERVICE

If you do need serx4ce, you can relax knowing help is only a phone

call re,ray.A list of toll-flee customer se_4ce nmnbers is included in

the back section of dfis manual. Or you can always call the (;E Answer

Center ®at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or

explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

WARNINGANti-TIPDEVICE

All ranges can tip and injury could result.

Toprevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall and floor by installing the Anti--tip

device supplied.

Check if the device is installed and engaged properly. Make sure the chain fits securely into the slot

in the bracket.

ffyou pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the device is properly
engaged when you push the range back against the wall. ff it is not, there is a possible risk of
the range tipping over and causing injuiy ityou or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.

Please refer to the Anti-Tip device itfformation in this manual. Failure to take this precaution
could result in tipping of the range and injui T.

SAFETYPRECAUtiONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

Use this appliance only for its intended
puFpose as described in this Owner's Manual.

Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualitied technician in

accordance with the provided installation
instructions.

Do not attempt to repah or replace any
part of your range unless it is specitically

recommended in this manual. All other

sei_,icing should be referred to a qualitied
technician.

Have the installer show you the location of
the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy

reference.

Before performing any sei_,ice, disconnect
the range 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 isin use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on

any part of the appliance.
Do not allow anyone m climb, stand or hang

on the door, storage drawer or cooktop.

They could damage the range and even tip

it over, causing severe personal inju U.

CAUTION:Items of interest to children

should not be stored in cabinets above a
range or on the backsplash (on some models)

of a range-children climbing on the range
to reach items could be seriously injured.

Do not touch the surthce units, the heating
elements or the interior surthce 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.

Potentially hot surfaces include the
cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven

vent opening, surfaces near the opening,

crevices around the oven door and metal
trim parts above the door.

REMEMBER: The inside surface of the oven
may be hot when the door is opened.

Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING

WARNING!

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

.... Do not use water on _ease 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 fiat tray. Use

a multi-purpose dt T chemical or tbam-type

fire exting_lisher.
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put

out by covering it with baking soda or, it
available, by using a multi-purpose dt T
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

Flame in the oven can be smothered

completely by closing the oven door and
turning the oven offor by using a multi-
purpose dU chemical or foam-type the
extinguisher.

Never leave jars or cans of tat dripping in or

neat your range.

Do not let cooking _ease or other flammable
materials accumulate in or neat the range.

Keep the hood and grease filters clean
to maintain good venting and to avoid

grease fires.

Do not store flammable materials in an
oven or neat the cooktop.

.....Never wear loose-fitting or han_ng

garments while using the appliance. Be

careful when reaching for items stored over
the range. Flammable material could be
ignited it brought in contact with hot
surface units or heating elements and may

cause severe burns.

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Use only dt T pot holders-moist or damp
pot holders on hot surthces may result in
burns fiom steam. Do not let pot holders
touch hot surface units or heating elements.
Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.

iiiiiiiii_Foryour safety, never useyour appliance

forwarmingor heatingthe room.

iiiiiiiii_Teach children not to playwith the

conuolsor anyother partoftherange.

Ahvays keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot

holders and other linens a safe distance

fiom your range.
Ahvays keepwooden and plastic utensils

andcannedfooda sate distancefiom

your range.

iiiiiiiii_Ahvays keep combustiblewall coverings,

curtains or drapes asafe distancefiom

your range.

escapes can cause burns to hands, face
and/or eyes.

Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container

could burst, causing an in,juU.

Keep the oven vent unobstructed.
Keep the oven flee from grease buildup.

Place the oven shell in the desired position

while the oven is cool. If shelves must be

handled when hot, do not let pot holder
contact the heating elements.

Pulling out the shell to the stop-lock isa
convenience in lifting heaxT foods. It is also

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a precaution against burns fiom touching
hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.

directions.

Do not use the oven to dtT newspapers.
It overheated, they can catch on fire.

Do not use the oven for a storage area.
Items stored in an oven can ignite.

Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils or food in the oven when not in use.

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After broiling, ahvays take the broiler pan
out of the range and clean it. Leftover
grease in the broiler pan can catch on fire
the next time you use the pan.

Do not use aluminum foil to line oven
bottoms, except as suggested in this manual.

Improper installation of aluminum foil
may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

WHENCOOKINGPORK...

Whencookingpork,follow the directionsexactlyand alwayscookthemeat toan btemal temperatureof at

least 170°£ Thbassuresthat,b theremotepossibility thattrichba maybe presentb the meat, it will be killed
and themeat will be safe toeaL

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.

Never leave the surface units unattended at
high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking

and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.

Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip
pans or anywhere in the oven except as

described in this manual. Misuse could
result in a shock, fhe hazard or damage

to the range.
Be sure the drip pans and the vent duct are

not covered and are in place. Their
absence during cooking could damage
range parts and wiring.

Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for cooktop sei_4ce; 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.

Ahvays turn the surface units off before

removing cookware.

Do not immerse or soak the removable
surface units. Do not put them in a

dishwasher.

When flaming foods are under the hood,

turn the fan off. The fan, il operating, may
spread the flame.

.....To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric

shock, ahvays be certain that the controls
for all surfhce units are at the OFF position
and all coils are cool before attempting to

lilt or remove a unit.

Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet
sponge is used to wipe spills on a hot
cooktop, be careful to avoid steam burns.

Keep an eye on foods being flied at high or
medium high heat settings.

Foods for fiTing should be as d_T as
possible. Frost on fiozen foods or moisture

on flesh foods can cause hot fat to bubble
up and over the sides of the pan.

Use little fat for eftective shallow or deep
fat flying. Filling the pan too full of fat can
cause spillovers when food isadded.

If a combination of oils or fats will be used
in flying, sth together before heating, or as

fats melt slowly.

Ahvays heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.

Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.

ReadandfollowthisSafetyInformationcarefully.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Usingthesurfaceunits.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model

i HowtoSet

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Be sure you turn the control knob
to OFFwhen you finish cooking.

Push the knob in and mm in either

direction to the setting you want.

At both OFFand HI the control clicks
into position. You may hear slight clicking

sounds during cooking, indicating the
control is keeping the power level you set.

A suKhce unit ON indicator light will glow
when any surf_me unit is on.

Surface Cookware Tips

Not over I inch.

Use only flat-bottomed woks.

Use lnedimn- or hea_,)_weight cookware.
Aluminum cookware conduct_s heat faster

than other metals. Cast-iron and coated
cast-iron cookware are slow m absorb

heat, but generally cook evenly at low to

medium heat settings. Steel pans m W

cook unevenly if not combined _dth
other metals.

Wok Cooking

Werecommendthatyouuseonlyaflat-bottomed

wok.Theyareavailableatyourlocalretailstore.

Do not use woks that hm_esupport rings.
Use of these bqoesofwoks, wifl_or

without the ring in place, can be

dangerous.

Deep Fat Frying

Do not overfill cookware _dth fat that lllay

spill over when adding fbod. Frosty fbods
bubble xdgorously.

For best cooking resuks, pans shouM be
fiat on the bottom. Match the size of the

saucepan to the size of the surface unit.
The pan shouM not extend over the edge

of the suKhce unit more than 1 inch.

Placing fl_ering over the surface unit will
cruise a buiM-up of heat that will damage

the porcelain cooktop. Do not tU to use
such woks xdthout the ring. You couM be
seriously burned if the wok tipped over.

Watch fbod fiTing at high temperatures.
Keep range and hood clean fl'om grease.

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