GE JS998 Series User manual

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Safe_In_ruedons ...... 2-8
Operating Instructions
Canning ................ 12
Clock, Timer and
Control I_ockout .......... 17
Controls ............. 14-16
Convection ........... 29-32
Cookware ............ 11, 19
Defrost .............. 24, 25
Introduction ............. 13
Oven ................... 18
Oven Thermostat ......... 39
Proofing ................ 34
Rack Placement .......... 23
Recipes ................. 33
Sabbath Feaulre ....... 40, 41
Self-Cleaning Oven ..... 35, 36
Settings .............. 37, 38
Speedcook ............ 19-22
Speed Baking/
Speed Roasting ........ 20-22
Speed Broiling ........ 22, 23
Surface Units .......... 9, 10
Timed Baking
and Roasting ............. 27
Traditional
Baking/Roasting .......... 26
Traditional Broiling Guide . .98
_'a rming ................ 34
Care and Cleaning
Broiler Pan _%Grid ....... 45
Cleaning Oven Door . ..... 43
Control Knobs ........... 42
Control Panel ........... 42
Glass Cooktop ........ 46, 47
Oven Light .............. 44
Oven Vent .............. 42
Packaging Tape .......... 42
Racks .................. 44
Stainless Steel Surfaces ..... 45
Storage Drawer . ......... 45
Troubleshooting
Tips ................ 48-52
Consumer Support
Consumer
Support ......... Back Coxer
Product Registration . . . 53, 54
Warranty ............... 55
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label
behind the open oven door
on the lower leit corner of the
range fl'ame. 49-80339
Js998
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
For your safe_, 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.
PRECAUTIONSTOAVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSURETOEXCESSIVE
MICROWAVEENERGY
_{;_Do not attempt to operate this oven with
tile door open since ope,l-door operation
can result in hal_nfll] exposure to
microwme energy'. It is importantnot to
defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
_i:.iDo not place any ol)ject between the oxen
front lace and the door or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
snrfaces.
_?{:_The oxen should not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
_?{:_Do not operam file oven if it is damaged.
It is particularly important that file oven
door close properly and that there is no
damag_ to tile:
[] door (bent),
[] hinges and latches (broken or
loosened),
[] door seals and sealing sur£tces.
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 ofpotential 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.
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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 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.
Tocheck if the device is installed and engaged properly, remove the storage drawer and inspect the
rear leveling leg. Make sure #fits securely into the slot.
[fvotl ptlll tile range Otlt fronl tim wall for any reason, make sure tile device is properly
eng_aged when you push tile range back ag_dnst tile wall. If it is not, there is a possible lisk of
tile rang_ tipping ox_r and causing il_jmT if you or a child stand, sit or lean on all open door
Please _efer to die Anti-Tip device information ill this manual. Failule m take this piecaudon
could resuh ill tipping of tile rang> and injm T.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safe_/precautions should be followed, including the following:
;_i:.iUse this appliance only for its intended
(
pml)ose as descnbed in this )wner s
Manual.
_; Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified
installer ill accordance with tile provided
installation insm_ctions.
qT{_:Hme tile installer show you tile location of
tile circuit breaker or filse. Mark it tbr easy
reference.
;_;Do not attempt to repair or replace ally
part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended ill this mamml. All other
set\icing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
_::Do not coxer or block any openings
on tile appliance.
;_?:':Be%re per%nning ally' service, disconnect
tile range power supply at dm household
distribution panel by removing the fllse or
switching off tile ciivuit breaker
_::Do not leax> children alone---children
should not be left alone or unattended ill
all area where all appliance is ill use. They
should nex>r be allowed to sit or stand on
ally' part of tile appliance.
;_):.iDo not allow awone to climb, stand
or hang on tile dooi; storag_ drawer or
cooktop. They could damage the rang>
and exen tip it ox_i; causing sex,re
personal illjni>
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iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON.
READALLiNSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING.
iiii_ll_,i!i_,,,,,,:, i,,_,_ WARNING'!
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
Do not operate the oven or cooktop controls if the glass is broken. Foodsplatter or cleaning solution
may penetrate a broken control panel or cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a
qualified technician immediately should your glass control panel or cooktop become broken.
_{;:Do not store flammable materials in an _{;:
oxen or near tile cooktop.
CAUtiON: temsofinterestto
children should not be stored in cabinets
aboxe a range or on the back of a range--
children climbing on the range to reach
items could be seriously injured.
Never wear loose-fitting or hanging
garments while using the appliance.
Be carefid when leaching for imms stored
ox>r the range. Flammable mamrial could
be ignited if brougtlt in contact with hot
surface units or heating elements and may
cause sexPre bnrns.
Use only d_y pot holders--moist or damp
pot holders on hot surfaces may resuh in
bnrns fioll/smam. Do not let pot holders
touch hot surl_ace milts or heating
elements. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth in place of pot holders.
Do not use water on grease fires. Never
pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls
off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface
unit by coveting the pan completely with
a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or fiat tray.
Use a mulfi-puq)ose dUchemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put
out by cox>ring it with baking soda or,
if"available, by using a multil)uq)ose dI y
chemical or foam-type fire exfinguishen
Flame in the oxen can be smofllered
complemly by closing die oven door
and ulrning the oven off or by using
a mulfi-puq)ose &Y chemical or
fbam-type file extinguisher
E:,IFor your safety, nexer use your appliance
for warming or heating tile room.
Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate in or
near tile range.
Do not touch the surface units, the
heating elements or the inte.fior surl_ace
of tile ox>n. These surfiices m W be hot
enougt_ to bun_ exen thougt_ they are
dark in color During and _tfter use, do not
much, or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact tile surface units, aieas
nearby the sml_ace units or any inmfior
area of tile ox>n; allow sufficient time for
cooling first.
Potentially hot snrl_aces include the
cooktop, areas fi_cing the cooktop, oxen
xent opening, surfaces near the opening,
crevices around tile oxen doon
REMEMBER:The inside surface of die oxen
may be hot when tile door is opened.
Do not store or use combustible mamfials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in tile vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Kee I) the hood and grease fihers clean
to maintain g_od xenting and to mold
grease fires.
Teach children not to play with the
controls or any other part of tile range.
E:,IAlways kee I) dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens a safe distance
fiom your range.
_]{;_Always kee I) wooden and plastic utensils
and canned food a safe distance from
your range.
_{;_Always kee I) combustible wall coxefings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance flom
vonr range.
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COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...
Cookmeat andpoultry thoroughly--meat toat least an INTERNALtemperatureof 16O°Fandpoultry
toat least an INTERNALtemperatureof 180°ECookingto thesetemperaturesusuallyprotects against
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SURFACEUNITS
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.
;fi:,iNex_r leave file surJZace units unattended
at high heat settings. Boilo_>rs cause
smoking and gTeasy spillox>rs that may
catch on fire.
E:,IOnly certain types of glass, glassA;eramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for cooktop service; others m W
break because of the sudden chang.e in
ten_peratme.
_{_:To minimize the possibili U of burns,
ig_ifion of flammable materials and
spillage, the handle of a container
should be turned toward the cenmr of
rite rang.e without exmnding over nearl)y
surface units.
;fi:,iAlways turn rite surfi_ce units off before
removing cookware.
_{_:V_l_en preparing flaming %ods under
die hood, turn the Pan on.
_{:_Use care when touching the cooktop. The
glass suii_ce of the cooktop will retain heat
after die conuols hax.e been turned off:
_{:_Kee I) an eye on foods being fl_ied at high
or medium high heat setfinKs.
_{:_Foods fbr flTing should be as dry as
possible. Frost on flozen tbods or moisture
on flesh foods can cause hot fht to bubble
up and ox.er the sides of the pan.
q?{:_Use little flit for efl_cdx_ shallow or deep
l_atflTing. Filling the pan too fldl of l_atcan
cause spillovers when food is added.
_?{:_If a combination of oils or l_atswill be
used in fEving, stir tog.edler before heating,
or as Pats melt slowly.
;_'Always heat l_atslowly, and watch as it heats.
q_{:_Use a deep l_atthem_omemr whenever
possible to prex.ent ovefl_eafing fat beyond
the smoking point.
_; Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The
cooktop can be scratched wifl_ imms such
as sharp instrmnents, rings or other
jewelry, and rix.ets on clothing.
i,arg.e scratches or impacts to glass
doors or cooktops can lead to broken
or shatmred glass.
Do not operate the radiant surface units if
the glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning
soludon m W penetrate a broken cooktop
and c_.eam a risk of electrical shock.
Contact a qualified mchnician immediamly
should your glass cooktop become broken.
Nex.er use the glass cooktop snifitce as a
cntfing 1)omd.
Do not place or store items that can melt
or catch fire on the glass cooktop, ex.en
when it is not being used.
Be careflfl when placing spoons or other
stirring utensils on glass cooktop surfime
when it is in use. They may become hot
and could cause bums.
Clean the cooktop Mfl_ caution. If a wet
spong.e or cloth is used to wipe spills on a
hot smPace unit, be careflfl to axoid smam
bnrns. Some cleaners can produce
noxious tirades if applied to a hot surl_ace.
NOTE,"_*;e recommend flint you mold
wiping any surlCace unit areas nnul they
hme cooled and the indicator light has
g_ne off'. Sugar spills are the exception
m this. Please see the Cleaning the glass
cooktop section.
E:,I$41_en fl_e cooktop is cool, use only' the
CE_ BRYTE a'>Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner and the CE_ BRYTE
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaning Pad to clean
the cooktop.
To axoid possible damag.e to d_e cooking
surPace, do not apply cleaning cream to
the glass surPace when it is hot.
Mter cleaning, use a dUcloth or paper
towel to remox.e all cleaning cream residue.
Read and follow all instructions and
warnings on the cleaning cream labels. 5

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
TRIVECTIOIgMOVEN
Read and follow thespecific "Precautions toAvoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy"
section in this manual
Toreduce therisk of fire in the ovencavity:
_:;Do not ox.ercook tbod. Carefully attend
appliance if pat)el; plastic or other
combustible matexials are placed indde
die ox.en m fi_cilitam cooMng.
;_i:,:Ira deflost mode, remove wire twis>fies
flom paper or plastic containers before
placing bag:s ira the ox.en.
_?{:_Oven Cooking Bag:s--Do not use file wire
twist-de m close file bag.
;f; Do not use paper rowels.
;_i:,:Do not use your ox.en m d Unewspapers.
;f; Do not ovexvook potatoes. They could
dehydram and catch rix.e, causing damag.e
to your ox.en.
_{;_Do not operate file ox.en while empty to
ax_id damag.e to the ox.en and the dang.er
of fix.e.
_{;:Do not use tile ox.en fox stoxag.e pnii)oses.
Do not leax.e paper products, cooking
umnsils or food ira file ox.en when not
ira use.
_;:If mamrials inside the ox.en should ignim,
kee I) the ox.en door closed, tnrra the ox.en
off and shut off power at flae fllse or circuit
breaker panel. If tile door is opened, the
fire may spread.
_::This oven is not appiox.ed or msmd tbr
nlarine use.
;f; Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers fox example, closed
jaw will explode and should not be
heamd ira fills oven. Such use of tile ox.en
could resuh in injm T.
;_?:':Do not boil egg,s in this ox.en. Pressure will
build up inside the egg yolk and will cause
it m burst, possibly x.esulting ira irljui>
_{_Do not pop popcorn ira your ox.en.
_;;Foods with unbroken outer "skin" such as
potatoes, sausag.es, tomatoes, apples, egg
yolks, chicken lix.ers and other giblets
should be piexved m allow smam m escape
during cooking.
_;;Don't deflost flozen bex.erag.es ira nan-ow-
necked bottles (especially carbonamd
bex.erag.es). Ex.en if the container is
opened, pr.essure can build up. This can
cause die container m bnrst, possibly
resulting in irlju U.
;_;Hot foods and smam can cause bums.
Be carefld when opening any containers
of hot food, cooking pouches and boxes.
To pr.ex.ent possible irljm T, dix.ect smam
away flom hands and face.
_; As with any appliance, close supervision is
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ALLTHESETHINGSARENORMALWITHYOURTRIVECTIO__OVEN
_?{:_Steam or xapor escaping flom around
tile door
_fi:,:Dimming of the oxen light and change
ira the blower sound may occ/lr-
q?{::Tile microwaxe fan may operate with 1)oth
oxens of£ It is cooling tile control and will
turn itself off.
_?_::Some TV-radio interference might be
nodced while using your oxen. It is
similar to the inmrference caused 1)yoflaer
small appliances and does not indicate a
problem with your o\era.
ARCING
If you see arcing, open the door and correct the problem.
Arcing is themicrowave term for sparks in the
oven. Arcing is causedby:
_:_Metal or tbil touching tile side of tile o_en.
;_i:,:Foil not molded to food (upturned edges
act like antennas).
;_i:,:Metal, such as twist-des, poultry pins or
gol&rimmed dishes ira tile oxen.
_:;Recy'cled paper towels containing small
metal pieces being used ira tile oxen.
SUPERHEATEDWATERANDSPONTANEOUSBOILING
Liquids such as watei; coflbe or ma are able
to be oxerheated beyond tile boiling point
without appearing to be boiling. Visible
bubbling or boiling when tile container is
removed flom tile microwme o_en is not
always present. THISCOULD RESULTIN VERY
HOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLYBOILING OVERWHEN
THECONTAINERIS DISTURBEDORA UTENSIL
IS INSERTEDINTO THELIQUID.

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 tile container
conld bnrst, causing an iI_nI T.
_i:Kee I) tile o\_n \_nt unobstructed.
_i_Kee I) the ox>n free flom grease buildup.
_{;:Place ti_e oxen shelf in tile desiled position
while the oxen is cool. If shehes must be
handled when hot, do not let pot holder
contact tile heating elements.
_i:,:When using cooking or roasting bags
in ti_e oxen, fbllow tile manufl_cturer's
directions.
_{;_Do not use tim ox>n to di T newspapers.
If ox>rheamd, tiley can catch on fire.
_fi:,iDo not use ti_e oven for a storag> aiea.
Imms stoied in an oxen can ignim.
_?{:_Do not lem> paper products, cooking
utensils or food in the oxen when not
in use.
Do not use aluminum foil to line oxen
bottoms, except as suggested in this
manual, hnproper installation of
ahmfinum foil may resuh in a risk
of electric shock or fire.
;fi:,:Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is a
comenience in lifting heax y foods. It is also
a precaution against bnrns tom touching
hot surfi_ces of tile door or oxen walls.
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 the door gasket. Tile door _;
gasket is essential for a good seal. Care
should be token not to rob, damag> or
mow the gasket.
_:;Before self-cleaning the o_n, remo_ _:;
the racks, broiler pan, grid and other
cookware. ;f;
_{_Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before
starting the self-cleaning operation.
If ti_e self-cleaning mode malflmcdons,
turn the oven off and disconnect tile
power supply. Haw it serviced by a
qualified mchnician.
Clean only parts lismd in tills Owner's
Manual.
Listen for fim--A tZannoise should be
heard sometime duiJng the cleaning Q'cle.
If not, call a serviceman before self-
cleaning again.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Be sure you turn the control knob to
OFFwhen you finish cooking.
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. You may hear slight
clicking sotmds dtwing cooking,
indicating the control is keeping the
power level you set.
AHOTSURFACE indicator light, on the
cooktop, will glow when any radiant
element is tin'ned on. It will remain
on tmtil the smti_ce is cooled to
approximately 150°E
Hotsurfaceindicator lightwill:
!5:comeonwhentheunitishottothetouch.
!i:istayonevenaftertheunitisturnedoff.
_:glowunti/theunitiscooledtoapproxlmate/y
150°E
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FRONT
Dual Surface Unit Control Knob
Therightfrontsurfaceunithas2cooklbgsizesto
selectfromsoyoucanmatchthesl2eoftheunit
tothesl2eofthecookwareyouareusing.
To use the small (6 inch) surfi_ce unit,
turn the control knob to the SMALL
settin rs
To use the large (9 inch) stmfi_ce unit,
ttli'ii the control knob to the LARGE
settin ,s
Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.
Always place thepan in thecenter of
the surface unit you are cooking on.
About the radiant surface units...
The radiant cooktop teatures heating
units beneath a smooth glass surfi_ce.
NOTE."Asfl)ht odorIs normal when anew
cooktopis used forthe first time.It is causedby
the heatingof new partsand insulatingmaterials
and will disappearin a short t/me.
NOTE"Onmodelswith light coloredglass
cooktops,it is normalfor the cookingzonesto
changecolorwhen hot or cooling down. Thisis
temporaryand will disappearas theglasscools
to room temperature.
The surIi_ce unit Mll c)cle on and off to
maintain _ot:u"selected control settin ,
It is sale to place hot cookware on the
glass surli_ce exert when the cooktop
is cool.
Even alier the surli_ce units are turned
off, the glass cooktop retains enough
heat to continue cooking. To avoid
eve>cooking, remove pans fl'om the
surli_ce units when the food is cooked.
Avoid placing anything on the Stli-lilce
unit until it has cooled compleml>
_: Waterstains (mineraldeposits)areremovable
using thec/eanlbgcream or furl strength white
wbegar
::Ji::Useof window cleanermay leavean
iridescent film on thecooktop. Thecleanlbg
cream will removethis discoloration.
::Ji::Don'tstoreheavyitemsabovethecooktop.
If theydropontothecooktop,theycancause
damage.
_:Donotusethesurfaceasacuttingboard
_TDRAGG NG <{
Do not slide cookwara across the
cooktop because it can scratch the
glass--the glass is scratch resistant,
not scratch proof.
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Temperature Limiter
Every radiant surf h0e unit has a
temperature limited:
The tempe_wture limiter protects the
glass cooktop ti'om getting too hot.
The temperature limiter ma) c) cle the
units off for a time if:
!;> Thepanboils dry.
ij_::Thepanbottom/s not fiat.
ij_::Thepan is off center
!;> There/sno pan on the unit.