GE Profile J2S968 SERIES User manual

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©Safety Instructions .......... 2-7
Operating Instructions
Baking or Roasting ........... 11
Broiling, Broiling Guide ....... 12
Clock and Timer ............. 13
Control i,ockout ............. 13
Convection ............... 16-20
Cookware .................... 9
Oven ................... 10-28
Probe ...................... 15
Proofing ................... 21
Sabbath Feature .............. 28
SelfZCleaning ............. 23, 24
Special Features ........... 25-27
Surface Burners ............ 8, 9
Thermostat ................. 22
Timed Baking & Roasting ...... 14
Warming ................... 21
Care and Cleaning
Burner Assembly ............ 29
Burner Grates and
Center Grate ................ 30
Control Panel ............... 33
Glass Cooktop ............ 34, 35
Heating Elements ............ 33
Kuobs ..................... 29
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Lift-Off Door ............... 32
Light Bulbs ................. 30
Oven Floor ................. 33
Packaging Tape .............. 29
Racks ...................... 31
Storage Drawer .............. 31
Surfaces ................. 32, 33
Troubleshooting Tips ..... 36-40
Accessories ................... 44
Consumer Support
Consumer Support .... Back Cover
Product Re_stration ........ 45, 46
Warranty ................... 47
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label
behind the open oven door
on the lower left corner of
the range flame. 49-80500 07-07 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
ANTI-TIPDEVICE
ALL RANGES CAN TIP
INJURY TOPERSONS
COULD RESULT
INSTALL ANTI-TIP
DEVICES PACKED WITH
RANGE
SEE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
AWARNING:If the information
in this manual is not followed exactly,
a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury
or death.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHATTODOIF YOU
SMELLGAS
iiiiiiiiiillDo not try to light any appliance.
iiiiiiiiiii_iDo not touch any electrical switch;
do not use any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow the
gas supplier's instructions.
iiiiiiiiiillIf you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
-- Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
GAS-FIRED
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WARNING!
Foryour 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.
ANti-TIPDEVICE
All ranges can tip and injury could result.
Toprevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall or floor by installing the Anti- -tp device
supplied.
If the Anti--tp device supplied with the range does not fit this appfication, use the universal Anti--tp
device WB2X7909.
Tocheck if the device is installed and engaged properly, remove the storage drawer and inspect the
rear leveling leg. Make sure it fits securely into the slot.
If you pull the range out flom the wall ti)r any reason, make sure the dex,ice is properly
engaged when you push the range back against the wall. If it is not, there is a possible risk of
the range tipping over and causing in,ju Uit you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.
Please refer to the Aalti-Tip dex,ice information in this manual. Failure to take this precaution
could result in tipping of the range and in,ju_T.
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 birth defects or other reproductive harm, and
requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
Gasappliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon
monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or
LP fuels. Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame, will minimize
incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized by venting with an open
window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
Thefiberglass 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.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the
following:
Use this appliance only fbr its intended
purpose as described in this Owner's
Manual.
Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance xdth the prox,ided installation
instructions.
Before performing any ser\,ice, disconnect
the range power supply at the household
distribution panel by remox,ing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker
Have the installer show you the location of
the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy
reference.
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.
Have the installer show you the location
of the range gas shut-off valve and how to
shut it off if necessa U.
Have your range installed and properly
_ounded by a qualifed installe_, in
accordance with the Installation
Instructions. Any ad.justment and ser\,ice
should be performed only by qualified gas
range installers or serx,ice mchnicians.
i,ocate the range out of kitchen tr_]_ic path
and out of dr_ty locations to prevent poor
air circulation.
Be sure all packaDng materials are
removed Dom the range before operating
it m prevent fire or smoke damage should
the packaDng material i_dte.
Do not leave children alone or unattended
where a range is hot or in operation. They
could be seriously burned.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
ser\,ice should be referred to a qualified
technician.
Be sure your range is correctly adjusted
by a qualified ser\,ice technician or installer
for the type of gas (natural or LP) that is
m be used. Your range can be converted
for use with either type of gas. See the
Installation Instructions packed with
the range.
AWARNING:Theseadjustments
must be made by a qualified service
technician in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and all codes
and requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in serious injury or
property damage. The qualified agency
performing this work assumes
responsibility for the conversion.
Keep the hood and grease filters clean to
maintain good venting and to avoid grease
fires.
Teach children not to play xdth the
controls or any other part of the range.
Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens a s_e distance
flom your range.
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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
Always keep wooden and plastic utensils
and canned food a s_e distance flom your
range.
Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a s_e distance from
your range.
Do not clean the range xdth flammable or
volatile cleaning fluids.
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After prolonged use of a range, high floor
temperatures may result and many floor
coverings xdll not xdthstand this kind of
use. Never install the range over x,inyl tile
or linoleum that cannot xdthstand such
type of use. Never install it directly over
interior kitchen carpeting.
Avoid scratching the glass cooktop xdth
sharp instruments, or xdth rings and other
.jeweh T.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or
hang on the oven door; storage drmver or
cooktop. They could damage the range
and even tip it over, causing severe
personal in,jm T.
ACAUTION:Itemso interesttochildren
shouldnotbe storedin cabinetsabovea rangeor
on thebacksplashofa range_hildren climbing
on therangetoreachitemscouldbe seriously
injured.
WARNING:NEVERusethis
appliance as a space heater m heat or
warm the room. Doing so may result
in carbon monoxide poisoning and
overheating of the cooktop or oven.
For your s_ety, never use your appliance
for warming or heating the room.
Large scratches or impacts to glass doors
can lead to broken or shattered glass.
Do not clean the range when the appliance
is in use.
Never wear loose-fitting or han_ng
garments while using the appliance.
Be careful when reaching for items stored
in cabinets over the range. Flammable
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material could be i_fited if brought in
contact xdth flame or hot oven surfaces
and may cause severe burns.
Do not store flammable materials in an
oven, a range storage drm_,er or near a
cooktop.
Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the x,icinity of this or any other
appliance.
Do not let cooking _ease or other
flammable materials accumulate in or
near the range.
Do not use water on grease fires. Never
pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls
oil Smother a flaming pan on a surface
burner by covering the paw completely
with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat
tray. Use a multi-purpose d Uchemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.
flaming grease outside a pan can be put
out by coveting it with baking soda or,
if available, by using a muhi-purpose dU
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
Flame in the oven can be smothered
completely by closing the oven door and
turning the control to off or by using a
multi-purpose dUchemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher.
Let the burner grates and other surfaces
cool before touching them or leax,ing
them where children can reach them.
Never block the vents (air openings) of
the range. They pro\,ide the air inlet and
outlet that are necessa Ufor the range to
operate properly with correct combustion.
Air openings are located at the rear of the
cooktop, at the top and bottom of the
oven door; and at the bottom of the range
under the storage drawer or kick panel.
Do not lift the cooktop, iJfiing the
cooktop can lead to damage and improper
operation of the range.
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iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.
READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.
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AWARNING'!
SURFACEBURNERS
Useproperpan size--avoid pans thatare unstableor easilytipped,Selectcookwarehavingfiatbottomslarge
enoughto coverburnergrates,Toavoidspillovers,makesure cookwareis largeenoughto containthefood
properly,Thiswill bothsave cleaningtimeandpreventhazardousaccumulationsoffood,sinceheavyspattering
orspilloversleft onrange canignite,Usepanswith handlesthat can beeasilygraspedandremaincool
Always use tile LITEposidon when igniting
tile top burners and make sure tile burners
have ignited.
Never leave tile surface burners unattended
at high flame settings. Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may
catch on fire.
A(!just tile top burner flame size so it does
not extend beyond tile edge of tile cookware.
Excessive flame is hazardous.
Use only dUpot hoMers--moist or damp pot
hoMers on hot surfaces may result in bums
flom steam. Do not let pot hoMers come
near ()pen flames when lifting cookware. Do
not use a towel or ()tiler bulky cloth in place
of a pot holdei:
h_len using glass cookware, make sure it
is desi_md fbr top-of range cooking.
To minimize tile possibili 9' of bums, ignition
of flammable materials and spillage, turn
cookware handles toward tile side or back of
tile range _@hout extending over adjacent
bum ers.
Carefiflly watch fbods being flied at a high
flame setting.
Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
If a combination of oils or fats will be used
in rising, stir together befbre heating or
as fats melt slowly.
Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
tile smoking point.
Do not operate tile burner _dthout all burner
parts in place.
Use tile least possible amount of fat fbr
efIbctive shallo_ or deep-fat fi)4ng. Filling tile
pan too till of fat can cause spillovers when
food is added.
Do not use a _ok on tile cooking surface
if tile _ok has a round metal ring that is
placed over tile burner _ate to support tile
wok. This ring acts as a heat trap, which may
damage tile burner _ate and burner head.
Also, it may cause tile burner to _ork
improperly. This may cause a carbon
monoxide level above that allo_ ed by current
standards, resulting in a health hazard.
Foods ff)r fl)4ng shouM be as dry as possible.
Frost on flozen fbods or moisture on flesh
fbods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over
tile skles of tile pan.
Never uT to move a pan of hot fat, especially
a deep fat flTeI: Wait until tile fat is cool.
Do not leave plastic items on tile cooktop--
they may melt if left too close to tile vent.
Keep all plastics away fiom tile surface
bum ers.
To avoid tile possibili Vof a burn, always be
certain that tile controls fbr all burners are
at tile OFFposition and all _ates are cool
bef[)re attempting to remove them.
ff range is located near a _ndow, do not
hang long curtains that could blo_ over tile
surface burners and create a fire hazard.
If you smell gas, turn off tile gas to tile range
and call a qualified serxdce technician. Never
use an ()pen flame to locate a leak.
Always turn tile surface burner controls off
bef()re rem(Mng cookware.
Do not leave any items on tile cooktop. The
hot air from tile vent may i_fite flammable
items and _dll increase pressure in closed
containers, which may cause them to burst.
h]len preparing flaming ff)ods under tile
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COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...
Cookmeatandpoultrythoroughly--meattoatleastanINTERNALtemperatureof 160°F(71°C)andpoultrytoatleastan
INTERNALtemperatureof 180°F(82°C).Cookingtothesetemperaturesusuallyprotectsagainstfoodbomeillness,
AWARNING'!
OVEN
Standaway from therange whenopenbg theovendoor Hot air orsteamwhbh escapescan causebums to
hands,face and/oreyes.
Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an inju0_
Keep the oven vent unobstructed.
Keep the oven ficeeflom grease buildup.
Place the oven rack in the desired position
while the oven is cool. If racks must be handled
when hot, do not let pot holder contact the
heating elements.
\&q/en udng cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, fbllow the manufacturer's directions.
Pulling out the rack to the stop-lock is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a
precaution against burns f_comtouching hot
surfaces of the door or oven walls.
Do not use the oven to d Unex_tspapers.
If overheated, they can catch on fire.
Do not use the ovenfor 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.
AWARNING'.NEVERcoverany
slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom
or cover an entire rack x_ithmaterials such
as aluminum fuil. Doing so blocks air flow
through the oven and may cause carbon
monoxide poisoning. Aluminum fuil linings
inW also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
Do not use aluminum fuil to line oven bottoms.
Improper installation of aluminum foil may
result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
Make sure a broiler pan is in place correcdy to
reduce the possibilityof grease fires.
Kyou should have a grease fire in a broiler pan,
press the CLEAR/OFFpadand keep the oven
door dosed to contain fire until it burns out.
SELF-CLEAN/NGOVEN
Donot useovencleaners.Nocommercialovencleaneror ovenliner protective coatingofanykindshouldbe
usedin or aroundanypart oftheoven.Residuefrom ovencleanerswill damagetheinsideofthe ovenwhenthe
self-cleancycleis used.
Do not clean the doorgasket. The door gasket
is essential for a good seal. Care should be
taken not to rub, (hmage or move the gasket.
Before self:cleaning the oven, remove shin)_
silver-colored oven racks (on some models)
and all other cookware.
Be sure to xdpe up excess spillage before
starting the self:cleaning operation.
Ifthe self:cleaning mode malfunctions, mm the
oven offand disconnect the power supply.Have
itserdced by a qualified technician.
Clean only parts listed in this ()x_/er's Manual.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Usingthegassurfaceburners.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model
Push the control knob in and turn it
to the LITEposition.
How to Light a Gas Surface Burner
Push the control l_lob in and turn it to
tlle LifE position.
You will hear a little clicking noise--
tlle sound of tile electric spark igniting
tile burneL
AfYertile flame lights, mrn the knob to
adjust the flame size. If the knob stays at
/.IRE,it will continue to click.
When one burner is turned m LITE,M1
file burners spark. Do not attempt to
disassemble or clean around any burner
while another burner is on. An elecuic
shock may result, which could cause you
m knock over hot cookware.
Sealed Gas Burners
The smaller burner (fight rear position)
will give the best simmer results for
delicam foods, such _kssauces or foods
which need m cook over low heat for a
long time. It can be turned down to a ve_y
low setting.
The largest burneis are higher powered
dlan tlle otlleis and will bring liquids to
a boil quicke_.
How to Select Flame Size
Forsafehandlingofcookware,neverlettheflames
extendupthesidesofthecookware.
X4ratchthe flame, not die knob, as you
reduce heat. The flame size on a gas
burner should match the cookware
you are using.
Any flame larger dlan tile bottom of tile
cookware is wasted and only se_'es to heat
tile handle.
In Case of Power Failure
In case of a power failure, you can light
the gas surface burners on your ivmge
with a match. Hold a lit match to the
burne,, then push in and mrn the conuol
knob to the/.lEE position. Use exueme
caution when lighting burners this way:
Surface burners in use when an electrical
power failure occurs will continue to
ope_te normall):
Before Lighting a Gas Burner
Make sure all gnates on tile range are in
place before using any burne_.
After Lighting a Gas Burner
Do not operam die burner for an
exmnded period of time Mdlout
cookware on the gram. The finish on
tile gram m W chip widlout cookware
to absorb the heat.
Be sure die burners and giv_msare
cool before you place your hand,
a pot holdei; cleaning cloths or
other mam_ials on them.
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Top-of-Range Cookware
Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is
iecomnlended because it heats quickly
and evenly. Most foods brown evenly in
an aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with
fight-fit6ng lids when cooking with
mininmm amounts ofwami.
Cast-Iron:If heated slowl); Inost skillets
will give safisfacto D,results.
Enamelware: Under some conditions,
file enamel of some cookware may
nlelt. Follow cookwme manufacturer's
recommendations for cooking methods.
Glass:There are two types of glass
cookware--fllose for oven use only
and those for rap-of-range cooking
(saucepans, coffbe and teapots).
Glass conducts heat vexyslowl):
HeatproofG/assCeramic:Can be used
for eifller suIlCace or oven cooking. It
conducts heat very slowly and cools very
slowly. Check cookware manufacturer's
directions to be sure it call be used on gas
I_Inges.
StainlessSteel: This nletM Mone has
poor heating properties and is usuaUy
combined with coppei; alunlinunl
or other metals for improved heat
disnibufion. Conlbinafion metal skillets
usuaUywork satisfactorily if they are used
with medium heat as the manufacturer
iecolillilen ds.
Stove TopGrills
Do not use stove mp grills on your sealed
gas bumeIs. If you use die stove mp grill
on the sealed gas bmneL it will cause
incomplem combus6on and can result
ill exposure m carbon monoxide levels
above aUowable current standards.
Thiscanbehazardoustoyourhealth.
Use a fiat-bottomed wok.
Wok This Way
Werecommendthatyouusea 14-inch(35.6cm)
orsmallerflabbottomedwok.Makesurethewok
bottomsitsflat onthegrate.Theyareavailableat
yourlocalretailstore.
Only a flatd)ottomed wok should be used.
Do not use a flat-bottomed wok on a
suppoit ring. Placing tile ring over tile
bmner of gram mW cause tile burner
m work improperly, resulting ill carbon
monoxide levels above aUowable
smndmds. This could be dangerous m
your health.
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Usingthe ovencontrols.
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)
Features and appearance may vary.
OLS
1 .............
,)LS
10
OvenControl Clockand TimerFeaturesandSettings
BAKEPadTouch to selectthe bake fimcfion. 0
BROILHI/LOPad
Touch to selectthe broil function. Touch once for
high broil and twicefor lowbroil.
CONVECTIONBAKEMULTI/I RACKPad
Touch to select baking with the com,ection
fimction. Touch once for multi-k_ack com_ction
baking and twicefor 1-kackcomection baking.
CONVECTIONROASTPad
Touch to select roasting with the convection
flmction.
PROOFPad
Touch to select a warm em'iromnent useful for
rising yeast-leavenedproducts.
STARTPad
Must be touched to start any cooking or
cleaning flmction.
O
0
0
0
Display
Sho_s the time of da}, oven tempek_atm'e,
whether the oven is in the bake, broil or
self-cleaningmode and the times set for the
timer or automatic oven operations.
If "F-andanumberorletter"flashinthedisplayandthe
ovencontrolsignals,thisindicatesafunctionerrorcode.
TouchtheCLEAR/OFFpad.Allowtheoventocoolforonehour
Puttheovenbackintooperation.Ifthefunctionerrorcoderepeats,
disconnectthepowertotheovenandcarlforservice.
Ifyourovenwassetforatimedovenoperationanda
poweroutageoccurred,theclockandallprogrammed
functionsmustbereset.
Thetimeofdaywill flashin thedisplaywhentherehas
beenapoweroutage.
SELFCLEANLO/STOPad
Touch to select self-cleaningfunction. See the
Usingtheself-cleaningovensection.
OVENLIGHTON/OFFPad
Touch to turn the oven light on or off:
DELAYSTARTPad
Use along with COOKTIMEor SELFCLEAN
LO/STDpads to set the oxen to start and stop
automatically at a time you set.
COOKTIMEPad
Touch and then touch the number pads to set
the amount of time youwant your food m cook.
The oxen willshut offwhen the cooking time
has run out.
CLEAR/OFFPad
Touch to cancel ALLoven operations except the
clock, timer and control lockout.
CLOCKPad
Touch before setting the clock.
NumberPads
Use to set any function requMng numbers
such asthe time of day on the clock, the fimek;
the oven temperature, the internal food
tempekature, the start time and length of
operation for fimed baking and self-cleaning.
KITCHENTIMERON/OFFPad
Touch to selectthe timer feature.
PROBEPad
Touch when using the probe to cook food.
WARMPad
Touch to keeI)cooked foods warm. See the
HowtoSettheOvenforWarmingsection.
CONTROLLOCKOUT
The control lockout is 9and O.Touch and heM
the 9and Opadsat the same time for 3seconds.