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GE JGS968 Owner's Manual

GE JGS968 Owner's Manual

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Safety Ins_cCions ............
2-7
Operating
Instm_tions
Baking or Roasting ..............
11
Broiling,
Broiling
Guide
.........
14
Clock and Timer
...............
15
Control
Lockout
...............
15
Convection
.................
18-22
Cookware
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9
Oven
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10-30
Probe
........................
17
Proofing
......................
23
Sabbath
Feaune
................
30
Self-Cleaning
...............
25, 26
Special Feaulres
.............
27-29
Surlhce
Burners
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8, 9
The_nostat
....................
24
Timed
Baking & Roasting
........
16
VV:mning ......................
23
Care and
Cleaning
Broiler
Pan and Grid
...........
33
Burner
Assembly
...............
31
Burner
Grates and
Vent Grille
....................
32
Control
Panel
.................
35
Door.
........................
34
Floor
. ........................
35
Glass Cooktop
..............
36, 37
Knobs
........................
31
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can lind them
on a label
behind
the
open
oven
door
on the lower
lett corner
of the
range fl'ame.
jcs96s
J(;sP48
Lift-Off Oven Door
. ............
34
Light Bulbs .................
32, 33
Packaging
Tape
................
31
Painted
SurPaces ................
35
Racks
........................
33
Stainless Steel SurPaces
..........
35
Storag> Drawer
. ...............
33
Vent
......................
32, 35
Troubleshooting
Tips .......
38-42
Accessories
. ..................
45
Com_tmer
Support
Consumer
Support
.....
Back Cox_r
Product
Registration
.........
43, 44
¼'a_Tantv for Customers
in Canada
....................
47
Wa_Tantv for Customers
in the U.S.A ...................
46
164D4290P322-1
49-80166-1 09-04JR
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  • Page 1 wvvw.GEAppliances.com Safety Ins_cCions .... jcs96s Operating Instm_tions Baking or Roasting ....J(;sP48 Broiling, Broiling Guide ..Clock and Timer ....°_ Control Lockout ....Lift-Off Oven Door ..... Convection ....18-22 Light Bulbs ....32, 33 Cookware ...... Packaging Tape ....

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. A WARNING! ANTI-TIP DEVICE , ALL RANGESCAN TIP INJURY TO PERSONS COULDRESULT INSTALLANTI-TIP DEVICESPACKEDWITH RANGE SEEINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion result causing property damage,...

  • Page 3: Anti-Tip Device

    www.GEAppliances.com 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. ANTI-TIP DEVICE 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--tip device supplied.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! SAFETY P RECA UflONS When using electrical appfiances, basic safety precautions should be foflowed, including the following: Do not attempt to repair or replace Use this appliance only %r its intended purpose as described m tim )wner s part of your range unless it is specifically...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    www.GEAppliances.com SAFETY P RECAUTIONS Always kee I) wooden and plastic utensils mamdal could be ignimd if brought and canned food a safe distance fiom your contact with flame or hot ox.en sur/aaces and may cause sex.ere bums. rangP. Do not store flammable materials in an Always kee I) combustible...

  • Page 6: Surface Burners

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! SURFACE BURNERS Useproper pan size--avoid pansthat are unstableor easilytipped. Select cookware havingflat bottoms large enoughto cover burner grates. Toavoid spillovers,make sure cookwareis large enough to contain the food properly, Thiswill both save cleaningtime and prevent hazardousaccumulationsof food, since Maw spattering or spilloversleft on range can ignite.

  • Page 7: Self-Cleaning

    vvww.GEAppliances.com COOK MEAT ANDPOULTRY THOROUGHLY... Cook meatandpoultrythoroughly--meat t oat leastan INTERNAL temperature o f 160°F andpoultryto at leastan INTERNAL temperature o f I80°ECooking to thesetemperatures usualty pmtectsagainstfoodbome illness. 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.

  • Page 8: Using The Gas Surface Burners

    Using the gas surface burners. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model How to Light a Gas Surface Burner Push the control knob in and turn it to LITE, When burxler is turxled tile LITE l)osition. burnei_ spark.

  • Page 9: Top-Of-Range Cookware

    www.GEAppliances.com Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used fl)r either smti_ce or oven cooking. It recommended because it heats quickly and evenly: Most fi)ods brown evenh' in conducts heat \'e_' slowly and cools \'e_' slowh'. Check cooJ¢ware inanufilcturer's an ahmfinum skillet.

  • Page 10: Using The Oven Controls

    Usingthe oven controls. (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) Featuresandappearancemayvar_¢ OvenControl,Clockand TimerFeatures and Settings OVENLIGHTON/OFFPad BAKEPad Touch to select tile b;&e fimction. Touch to tm'n tile oxen light on or elk DELAYSTARTPad BROILHI/LOPad Touch to select tile broil function, Else ahmg with COOKTIME or SELFCLEAN LO/STD pads to set tile o_vn to start and stop automaticall)

  • Page 11: Using The Oven

    Usingthe oven. vvvvw.GEAppliances.com Toavoid possible bums, place the racks in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin... To replace, place tile end of tile rock The racks have stops, so that when placed correctly on the supports, they will stop (stop-loci

  • Page 12: Preheating And Pan Placement

    Usingthe oven. Preheating and Pan Placement Preheat the oven it the redpe calls fin" it. Baking results Mll be better if baking Preheating is necessm T fin" good results pans are centered in tile oven as nluch when baking cakes, cookies, past_ T and as possible.

  • Page 13: Oven Vent

    www.GEAppliances.com Oven Vent Handles ofpots andpanson thecooktop may Ybm" oven is vented through vent become hotif left toodose to thevenL located toward rear ot the range, not block this vent when cooking in the Donot leaveplasticitemson thecooktop-- oven--it is important that flow of hot theymaymelt if lefttoocloseto the venL...

  • Page 14: How To Set The Ovenfor Broiling

    Usingthe oven. How to Set the Ovenfor Broiling IMPORTANT'. Toavoidpossib/e burns, p lacethe Use LO Broil to cook fi)ocls such as poultx T she/yes in thedesired pomtion beforeyouturnthe or thick cuts of meat thoroughly without oven on. ovePbrowning them. Always use the broiler pan and grid that came with your oven.
  • Page 15 Usingthe clock, timer and control lockout, vvvvw.GEAppliances.co ToSet the Clock ii ii ii ili!;!i) clock must be set to tile correct time Touch tile CLOCK pad. of dm fin" tile autonmfic o',en tinting Touch tile number pads. flmctions to work properly.
  • Page 16 Usingthe timed baking and masting features. NOTE" Foods that spoil easily--such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork--should not be allowed to s# for more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.

  • Page 17: Using The Probe

    Using the probe. (on some models) www.GEAppliances.com For many foods, especially roasts and poultry, internal food temperature is the best test for aloneness. The temperature probe takes the guesswork out of roasting by cooking foods to the exact doneness you want. Use of probes other than tile one...

  • Page 18: Usingthe Convectionoven

    Usingthe convectionoven. (on some models) ConvectionFan NOTE:The convection fan will cycle on /n a convection oven, a fan circulates hot air over, under and around the foocL oft while cooking to best distrJl)ute hot air in the oven. This circulating hot air is evenly distributed throughout the oven cavity.

  • Page 19: Convection Roast

    vvww.GEAppliances.com Convection Roast Boastingrack \&l_en _m are convection roasting it is I)an iml)ommt that you use the broiler Goodfor large tender cuts of meat, uncovered and grid and the special roasting rack for tim circulates The convection the heated best convection roasting results.

  • Page 20: Usingthe Timed Features For Convectioncooking

    Usingthe timed features for convectioncooking.(on some models) You will hear a fan while cooking with these features. The fan will stop when the door is opened, but the heat will not turn off. NOTE: Foods that spoil easily--such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork--should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking.
  • Page 21 vvww.GEAppliances.com How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop CONVECTION Youcan set the ovencontrol to de/ay-stai? the oven, NOTE." A n attention tonewill soundff youare cook fora specificlengthof time and then turnoff using timedbakingor roastingand do not touch automaticall_ the STARTpadafter enteringthe bakingor roastingtemperature.
  • Page 22 Usingthe convectionoven. (on some models) How to Set the Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the Probe The display will flash PROBE and the X._q/en tile internal temperature tile meat reaches tile number oven control will signal if the probe and you have not have set, tile probe...

  • Page 23: Usingthe Proofingand Warming Features

    Usingthe proofingand warming features. CEApplia, cescem Theproofing feature maintains a warm environment useful for rising yeast-leavened products. How to Set the Oven For Proofing (onsomemodels) Place tile coxered dough in a dish in X&hen proofing is finished, touch tile oxen on shelf B or C. tile CLEAR/OFFpad.
  • Page 24 Adjust the oven thermostat--Do it yourself! You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself.

  • Page 25: Usingthe Self-Cleaning Oven

    Usingthe self-cleaning oven. OEA..lia.ces The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. Before a Clean Cycle _'e recommend venting your Do not clean tile gasket. Tile fiberglass or using a kitchen with an open window material ot the oven door gasket...
  • Page 26 Usingthe self-cleaning oven. The oven door must be closed and all controls must be set correctly for the cycle to work properly. How to Delay the Start of Cleaning d(Tor locks autoniatically: display SELF CLEAN LO/STD pad T(Tuch OD(Z)(?b(Z)C will show start tinie.

  • Page 27: Special Features Of Your Oven Control

    Special features of your oven control, vvvvw.GEAppliances.co Yournew touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and how you may activate them. The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain in the control's memory until the steps are repeated.
  • Page 28 Special features of your oven control. Tone Volume (on some models) This feature allows you to adjust the tone Touch the OVEN LIGHT ON/OFFpad volumesto a more acceptable volume. Thereare again. The display will show I BEEP. i 'iii < i ill !
  • Page 29 www.GEAppliances.com Using Auto Recipe Conversion Toturn off this feature: When using convectionbake, the Auto Recipe _ Conversionfeature will automatically convert Touch the BROIL HI/LO and BAKE CONVECTION entered regular baklbg temperatures to pads at the same time fo_ 3 seconds convectionbaklbg temperatures.

  • Page 30: Usingthe Sabbathfeature

    Usingthe SabbathFeature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays.) (Onsomemodels) TheSabbathfeature can be usedfor baking/roastingonlg It cannot be usedfor convection,broiling, self-cleaning or Delay Start cooking. NOTE: The ovenlightcomes onautomatically (onsome models) whenthedoor is opened andgoesoffwhenthedoorisclosed. T he bulbmaybe removed.

  • Page 31: Careand Cleaning Of The Range

    Careand cleaning of the range, www.GEAppliances.com Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced.

  • Page 32: Burner Grates And Ventgrille

    Careand cleaning of the range. Burner Grates and VentGrille Porcelain enamel burner grates and the grate. Tile finish on tile grate ma} chip without cookware to absorb tile heat. xent grille should be washed regularly and, of com_e, atter spilloxex_. AJter cleaning, replace tile center...

  • Page 33: Oven Light Replacement

    www.GEAppliances.com Oven Light Replacement (onsomemodels) CAUTlON: Beforereplacing youroven bulb a 40-watt Replace with bull) or rw(_prong appliance light bulb, disconnect the electncal power to the halogen bulb as apl)ropriate. range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. To replace the cover: and bull) Be sure...

  • Page 34: Cleaning The Oven Door

    Careand cleaning of the range. Cleaning the Oven Door on the outside of the door: Do not let To clean the inside of the door: water drip into the vent openings. _: Because tile area inside tile gasket If any stain on the door vent trim is cleaned during tile self,'lean...

  • Page 35: Stainless Steel Surfaces (Onsome Models)

    www.GEAppliances.com Stainless Steel Surfaces (onsome models) Do not use a steel-wool pad; it will to using tile CEI_L_d_/IABRYTE ) Stainless scratch the surface. Steel Appliance Cleane_: _Mter washing the smtace with dishwashing liquid and Shake botde well. wateI; tlse a genero/ls all/ount Place a small amount of CE]_dV/A...

  • Page 36: Cleaning The Glass Cooktop

    Cleaningthe glass cooktop. Control Lockout Begin b} locking the cooktop; see the LOCK/UNLOCK HOLD3 SECONDS Dahlia/Lockout sectioIl. Normal Daily Use Cleaning ONLY use (;ERA_L_ BR'tTE ® (]emmi( Remme the burner grates and xent Cooktop Cleaner on tile glass cooktop. grille. Other creams may not be as effective.

  • Page 37: Glasssurface--Potential For Permanent Damage

    Glasssurface--potential for permanent damage. CEAppliancescom Sugaryspillovers (suchas Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic jellies, fudge,candy,syrups) Turn off all sm_i_ce unit_s _fith or meltedplasticscan cause and, remaining spilloxer should leit until surti_ce ()f the c()okt()p _lIl ox, en Illitt, I'eIllOX, e hot pans _lIld...
  • Page 38 Before you call for service... Troubleshooting -tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. What To Do Possible Causes • Use the ill ustrafions beh)w to detemfine if vour burner Burners have...

  • Page 39: Storage Drawer

    www.GEAppliances.com Possible Causes What To Do Food does not bake • See the Using the oven section. Oven controls hnproperly set. or roast properly • See the Using the oven section. Rack position is incorrect or the rack is not level. Incorrect cookware •...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before you call for service... Troubleshooting tips Possible Causes What To Do Clock and timer do Plug on range is not completely * Make sure electrical l)lug, is l)lugged,, into a live, properly not work inserted in the electrical oudet, grounded outlet.
  • Page 41 www.GEAppliances.com Possible Causes What To Do Control signals after You forgot to enter • Touch the BAKE pad and desired temperature entering cooking time the SELF CLEAN LO/STD pad and desired bake temperature clean time. or start time cleaning time. Display goes blank...
  • Page 42 Before you call for service... Troubleshooting tips Possible Causes What To Do • Scratches are not remo_al)le. Tim scratches will Scratches (may appear Incorrect clem_hlg as cracks) on cooktop methods being used. beconm less _isible in time as a result of cleaning. glass surface •...

  • Page 43: Warranty Registration

    GE Service Protection Plus 'M GE, a name recognized worldwide %r quality' and dependability, oflers y'ou Service Protection Plus'_'--comprehensive protection on all y'our appliances-- No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: We71CoverAny Appliance. • Backed by GE • All brmads covered Anywhere.

  • Page 44: Ownership Registration

    Phon( Monlh Nulnl)(!r * Please l)rovide your e-mail addrc,,,, to receive, xia e-mail, discounts, special offfP_ and other important commtmications fl-om GE Appliances (GK\). Check hero ifw)u do not want to receive colmmmicalions h-ore (;EA's carctiflly selected partnel'_. FAIL/RE TO COMPI.ETE AND RE'I'[ rRN Tt tlS C,_(I) DOES NOT DIMINISt t h_)l JR GEAppliances W.\RI_ \NTY RI Gt tTS.

  • Page 45: Accessories

    Accessories. Looking For Something More? You can find these accessories and many more at www.GEAppliances.com (U.S.) or www.geappliances.ca (Canada), or call 800.626.2002 (U.S.) or 888.261.3055 (Canada) (during normal business hours). Have your model number ready. /¸¸¸7¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸ Grates Surface Burner Heads & Caps Oven Racks Broiler Pan Cleaner...
  • Page 46 During this Fromthe date of the full one-year warranty, GE will also pro_ide, free of charge, all labor and in-home sex'vice to origina!purchase replace defbcti_e part, A replacement glass cooktop if it should: crack due to thermal shock;...
  • Page 47 GEGas Range Warranty. (For c.stomors i, Canada) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers Staple your receipt here. or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service, Proof of the original call 1.800.361.3400. purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warrant_ Camco Will Replace: Anypart...
  • Page 48 Cameo service centex; or call 1.888.261.3055. ContactUs i,,the u.s.: www.GEAppliances.co It you are not satisfied with the service you receive ti'om GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone nmnbe_;...

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