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GE JSP62GN Use And Care Manual

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Aluminum Foil 4,14, 17, 19,26,29
AntiTip Device
Appliance Registration
Canning Tips
Care and Cleaning
Clock
Consumer Services
Cooking Guides
Electronic Oven Controls 24,25,38
Energy-Saving Tips
Features
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Model and Serial Numbers
Modules
Open Coil
Solid
Radiant
Griddle
Griddle Cooking Guide
Grill
Grill Cooking Guide
GreaseJars
Module Cover
Model JSP62GN
3,44
31-41
24
47
10,
11, 19,22
6,7
Disk
20,21
22
17, 18
6,7, 18,21,36,40
6,7,12,33
Electric SRde-ih Modular Range
Oven
Baking, Baking Guide
Broiling, Broiling Guide 29, 30
2
9
Door Gasket
Door Removal
Light; Bulb Replacement 35
Preheating
Roasting, Roasting Guide 28
Self-Cleaning Instructions 37-39
5
Shelves
Thermostat Adjustment
2
Problem Solver
Safety Instructions
14
Surface Module Cooking
15
Surface Cooking Guide
16
Control Settinm
Cookware Tips
Vent System
Warranty
19
23-30
26,27
4,35
36
27,30
23,26,28-30
39
42,43
2-4
8-22
10, 11
8
13
8,34,40
Back Cover
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  • Page 1 Surface Module Cooking Disk Surface Cooking Guide 10, 11 Solid Radiant Control Settinm Griddle Cookware Tips 20,21 Griddle Cooking Guide Vent System 8,34,40 Grill 17, 18 Warranty Back Cover Grill Cooking Guide GreaseJars 6,7, 18,21,36,40 6,7,12,33 Module Cover Model JSP62GN...
  • Page 2 To add versatility to your modular Serial Number range, accessories are available at Use these numbers in any extra cost from your GE Appliances correspondence or service calls dealer. See page 12. concerning your range. THE MODULAR RANGE IS AVAILABLE FOR EITHER 120/240 OR 120/208 VOLT OPERATION.

  • Page 5: Surface Cooking

    Installing . the Range Energy-SavingTips Surface Cooking Griddle Cooking range, like many other Your household items, is heavy and Preheat the griddle only when Use cookware of medium weight can settle into soft floor coverings necessary. Foods high in natural aluminum, with tight-fitting covers such as cushioned vinyl or fat, such as bacon or sausage, can...
  • Page 6 Features of Your Modular Grill/Griddle Range (Seepage 12 forlistingof modules available.) Modules Please read specific instructions for care and cleaning of the oven door gasket. Seepage Compartment...
  • Page 7 Explained Explained — Features Index on page Features Index on page Modules 1 Open Coil Module 14 Set Knob (Lets you set oven 24,25 temperature, clock, timer and HI or 2 One-Piece Chrome-Plated LO broil.) Drip Pan/Rings 3 Open Coil Plug-In Elements 15 Oven Cancel Button (Push it to 24,25,36 cancel any oven operation.)
  • Page 8 Surface Cookingwlth Infinite Heat Controls Your modular maintop units and controls are designed to give you an infinite choice of heat settings for module cooking. At both OFF and HI positions, there is a slight niche so control “clicks” at those positions; “click” on HI marks the highest setting;...

  • Page 9: Canning Tips

    Questions Home Canning Tips — & Answers Canning should be done on the that generates large amounts of steam. Be careful while canning to open coil, solid disk element or Q. Can I cover my drip pans with radiant modules only. Do not use prevent burns from steam or heat.
  • Page 10 Surface Module Cooking Guide Cookware Tbs To conserve the most coolchw energy, pans should be flat kettle &ith fat ha~may spill over on &e when adding food. Frosty foods bottom, have straight sides and tight cookware. Aluminum cookware fitting lids. Match the size of the bubble vigorously.
  • Page 11 RIGHT WRONG Directions and Setting start Cookhg Food Cookware Comments Fried Chicken Covered HI. Melt fat. Switch to MED HI LO. Cover skillet and cook For crisp dry chicken, cover only Skillet to brown chicken. until tender. Uncover last few after switching to LO for 10 minutes.

  • Page 12: Solid Disk

    To purchase additional modules or accessories, contact your nearest The modules can be interchanged GE Appliances dealer or service center. Part numbers are listed below. quickly and easily. Each module has an electrical plug which fits into a receptacle in the side of the well nearest the center of the maintop.

  • Page 13: Radiant

    Cookware Tips for Module Cooking Elements The use of appropriate cookware is very important for cooking on open coil, solid disk element or radiant modules. Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than other metals. . Place only dry pans on the Don’t use pans with rounded Cast iron and coated cast iron element.
  • Page 14 Open Coil Module See Surface Module Cooking Guide on pages 10 and 11. Open Coil Module Questions &Answers May I can foods and preserves on my module elements? A. Yes, but only use cookware designed for c arming Check the manufacturer’s instructions and recipes for preserving foods.
  • Page 15 Solid Disk Module See Surface Module Cooking Guide on pages 10 and 11. — General Information About Solid Disk Elements Using a solid disk element is quite similar to using an electric open coil element. You will enjoy the benefits of prolonged heat retention for cooking with both types of cooking elements.
  • Page 16 Radiant Module See Surface Module Cooking Guide on pages 10 and U. GeneralInformation About Radiant Modules The radiant module features heating coils beneath a smooth glass surface. The two cooking areas are shown by outlines on the glass. When a cooking zone is activated, coils beneath the zone radiate heat through the glass to the cookware.

  • Page 17: Grill Cooking Guide

    Grill Module Grill Module Note: The non-stick grill grids must be preconditioned before using them for the first time. To precondition, first wash them in soap and water and dry. Then use a paper towel to apply a small amount of cooking oil to the grids.
  • Page 18 Questions and Answers Grill Tips Q. How can I keep barbecued meats from developing an Do not leave grill unattended When cooking many individual unattractive burned look while it is in use. foods, what can I do to ensure and taste? that foods will cook evenly? A.
  • Page 19 Grill Cooking Guide not leave range unattended 1. Preheat at HI setting for 5 minutes 3. Before cooking steaks, slash fat during “preheat” (knobs turned before grilling. Turn to heat setting around edges to prevent curling to “HI”) or anytime the knobs in guide or your cookbook for the of meat.

  • Page 20: Using The Griddle

    Griddle Module See Griddle Cooking Guide on page 22. Your non-stick coated griddle provides an extra-large cooking surface for meats, pancakes or other foods usually prepared in a frying pan or electric skillet. You can also use the griddle as a \\\\ warming tray by using a low-heat setting.
  • Page 21 Griddle Tips Questions and Answers Condition or “season” griddle How should I store my griddle Q. Can my griddle be switched to before first-time use. when it is not in use? the other side of the range where it would be more convenient for me? A.

  • Page 22: Griddle Cooking Guide

    Griddle Cooking Guide Add oil or butter at end of preheat Do not leave range unattended 2. Avoid using metal utensils with time. Additional oil or butter may during “preheat” (knobs turned sharp points or rough or sharp to “HI”) or anytime the knobs edges which might damage the be needed during cooking time.

  • Page 23: Using Your Oven

    Using Your Oven — Before Using Your Oven Oven Shelves Shelf Positions 1. Look at the controls. Be sure The oven has four shelf supports– you understand how to set them A (bottom), B, C and D (top). properly. Read over the directions Shelf positions for cooking are for the Electronic Controls so you suggested on Baking and Roasting...
  • Page 24 Electronic Controls To Bake 1. Push BAKE button. 2. Turn SET knob until desired temperature is displayed. A one-second beep will sound when the oven has preheated to and stabilized at selected temperature. 3. When finished baking, push oven CANCEL button. To Set the Note: To recall what temperature Minute/Second Timer...
  • Page 25 Automatic Oven Timer To Delay Starting an Tones Automatic Oven Operation The oven timer will automatically End-of-Cycle Tone (3 long beeps— start and stop your oven cooking or one second on, one second off): If a delayed cooking operation self-cleaning operation for you. shows that a timed oven operation is desired: has reached STOP TIME or that...
  • Page 26 Baking CAKES How to Set Your Range Cake rises higher on one side a baking operation-heat will be lost for Baking . Batter spread unevenly in pan. and the baking time might need to Oven shelves not level. 1. Position the shelf or shelves in be extended.

  • Page 27: Baking Guide

    Baking Guide 1. Preheating is very important Preheating is not necessary when 3. Dark or non-shiny finishes and when using temperatures below roasting or for long-time cooking glass cookware generally absorb of whole meals. heat, which may result in dry, crisp as biscuits, cookies, cakes and other crusts.

  • Page 28: Roasting Guide

    Roasting Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Step 2: Check weight of roast. Step 4: Most meats continue to Tender meat or poultry can be Place meat fat side up or poultry cook slightly while standing after roasted uncovered in your oven. breast side upon roasting rack in a being removed from the oven.
  • Page 29 Broiling Broiling is cooking food by Questions & Answers intense radiant heat from the Why should I leave the door upper unit in the oven. Most fish closed when broiling chicken? and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these steps to A.

  • Page 30: Broiling Guide

    Broiling Guide To slash, cut crosswise through preheated. However, for very thin outer fat surface just to the edge of 1. Always use broiler pan and rack foods, or to increase browning, the meat. Use tongs to turn meat that comes with your oven. It is preheat if desired.

  • Page 31: Open Coil Module

    Care and Cleaning See Cleaning Guide on pages 40 and 41. Plug-In Elements of the clean inside the module with a well Proper care and cleaning are your range will give important so Open Coil Module wrung-out soapy cloth. you efficient and satisfactory Clean the area under the drip pans service.

  • Page 32: Solid Disk Element Module

    Care ~d Cleaning (continued) Solid Disk Element Module Radiant Module Glass Top It is normal for cast iron to lose its Solid disk elements are easy to luster as it ages. This will not affect clean because the element is raised Wipe glass clean after each use.
  • Page 33 Porcelain Enameled Grill Module Module Cover Grease Wells Clean the grill module after every Do not place the cover on a hot use. Do not put the element into module or leave it over a grill while Porcelain enamel can crack or chip water.

  • Page 34: Control Knobs

    (continued) Removable Downdraft Oven Shelves Control I%nel Vents and Grease Filters Wash with soap and water. Rinse Oven shelves may be cleaned with with clean water and dry with a a mild abrasive cleanser following paper towel. Do not use scouring manufacturer’s directions.
  • Page 35 Oven Light Bulb Replacing the Maintop Lamp and Starter The light bulb is located on the Do not touch the lamp when it is hot or with wet hands. Never wipe light are~ left side of the back wall of the with a wet clbth.
  • Page 36 Care and Cleating (continued) Lift-Off Oven Door Grease Jars Oven Vent Duct The oven door is removable to Behind the lower compartment The oven is vented into the make the interior more accessible panel two grease jars are mounted downdraft vent duct in the right (one for each well) to catch fat and Do not side of the maintop.
  • Page 37 Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven Automatically Programmed Cleaning Time: 3% hours Prepare the Oven Before Setting the Controls not use commercial oven cleaners or oven protectors in or near the self-cleaning oven. A combination of any of these products plus the high self-clean cycle temperature may darnage the porcelain finish of the oven.
  • Page 38 the self-cleani~ Oven (continued) To Stop a Clean Cycle 1. Press the CANCEL button. 2. Wait until the oven has cooled below locking temperature (about 20-30 minutes) and the word “LOCK” is off in the display. You will not be able to open the door right away unless the oven temperature is at a safe level.

  • Page 39: Oven Thermostat

    Questions and Answers Oven Thermostat Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning? Adjustment If my oven clock is not A. Yes, there maybe a slight odor working, can I still self-clean The temperature in your new range during the first few cleanings. my oven? has been set correctly at the factory, Failure to wipe out excessive soil...
  • Page 40 Cleaning Guide Note: Let surface/modules/oven parts cool before touching or handling. Part Materials to Use General Directions DO NCY1’USEsteel wool or Clean the brushed chrome tinkh andthestainless steel trim Solid Disk Modu& Hot Soapy Water abrasives Soft Sponge on the stainless ring that surrounds the solid disk element by following the Soft clotb steel trim or brusbedcbrorne...

  • Page 41: Broil Element

    Note: Let surface/modules/oven parts cool before touching or handling. — Part General Directions Bake Element and Broil Element heated. N~E: The bake element canhelifted gently to clean the oven floor. Ifspillover, residue or ash accumulates around the bake element, gently wipe around the element with Drain fat, cool pan and rack slightly.
  • Page 42 Questions? PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEANDREMEDY...
  • Page 43 If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center@ 800.6262000 consumer information service...
  • Page 44 Anti-Tip Device Installation Instructions Tools Needed: Phillips head screwdriver The stability bracket attached to the range should be positioned over Template (packed with range) the Anti-Tip device bolt and lowered onto it. Locate the Anti-Ti~ device on the floor per the temp~ate instructions. Once the range is in position, open Secure the Anti-Tip device to the the lower compartment door by...
  • Page 45 Notes —...
  • Page 47 With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be” there. All you have to do is call-toll-free! Whatever your question about any GE information service is available to help.
  • Page 48 To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 JSP62GN...

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