GE JHP56 Use And Care Manual

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Hi-Low Cooking Center

Safety

instructions

.................... 2.5

Operating

Instructions,

Tips

Aluminum

Foil ..........................

4. 15, 18-20

Clock T imer ...................................................

Exhaust

System

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2 2, 23

Features

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6-7

HoodExtension

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Ovens......................................................

12--25

Baking . ................................................

13-15

Broiling

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20,21

Light; Bulb Replacement

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13, 27, 28

Oven Controls

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12, 13, 24

Preheating ................................................

Roasting ..............................................

t8,19

Self-Cleaning

instructions,.

............ 23-2 5

Shelves

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12, 14, 15, 18, 24,30

Timed

Baking

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16, 17

Surface

Cooking

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8-10

Canning T ips.............................................

Control

Settings

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8.9

Cookware

Tips

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9.10

Cooktop

Comparison

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Vent

Duct

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4.28

Problem

Solver

....................... 32, 33

Thermostat

Adjustment-

DoIf }_lr_e!f............................................

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Page 1 ....2.5 Problem Solver ....... 32, 33 Thermostat Adjustment- DoIf }_lr_e!f..........More questions ?,,.call Operating Instructions, Tips GE Answer Center" 800.626.2000 Aluminum Foil ......4. 15, 18-20 Clock T imer ........... Exhaust System ........2 2, 23 Installation Features ............
Page 2 If" you don't understand something or need more help, write these numbers here: write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs Model Number Serial Number GE Appliances Use these numbers in any correspondence or service Appliance Park calls concerning your cooking center.
Page 3 .Teach children not to play with the controls or ,en using electrical appliances, basic safety any other part of the cooking center. precautions should be followed, including the following: .Never leave the oven door open when you are not watching the cooking center. .Have the installer show you the location of' the circuit breaker or fuse.
Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) units, the heating •Do not touch the surface Self-Cleaning Oven (lower) elements or the interior surface of the oven. .Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even is essential for a good seal.
Page 5 .Use little fat for effective shallow or deep-fat Always turn the surface units to off before removing cookware. frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added. .Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or .If a combination of oils or fats will be used medium high heat settings.
Page 6 FEATURES OF YOUR COOKING CENTER o II ® ® Model JHP56...
Page 7 Lower Oven & Storage Drawer • pper Oven and Control Panel :Seepage See page Vent 1 Oven 4,28 24 Oven Light Switch Use to tnrn lower oven light on during 2 Vent Hood Grease Filter cooking when oven door is closed. (behind the Hood Extension) 25 Broil Element 4,20,28...
Page 8 HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE? The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up al_d Your new cooktop has electric coil surihce units. If you are used to cooking with gas burners or other cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or surface unit you have.
Page 9 _'ooking Guide for Using the Heat Settings Quick start for cooking; bring water to boil. MED HI Fast fry, pan broil; maintain fast boil on large amount of food. MED--Sautd and brown; maintain slow boil on large amount of food. Cook after starting at HI;...
Page 10 SURFACE COOKNARE TIPS (continued) Wok Cooking We recommend that Do not use woks that have ..you use only a flat- support rings. Use of these types t_t'px_M, _6tt_,owittit!_t_t bottomed wok. They are the rio._zJa, vs_ace, can be available at your local retail stole.
Page 11 AUTOMATIC TIMERS AND CLOCK • he amomatic timers and clock on your cooking center are helpful devices that serve several puq0oses. To Set the Clock Push the center knob in and turn the clock hands to the correct time. (If the automatic timer pointer should move also, let the knob out and turn the timer pointer to OFF.
Page 12 USING YOUR OVEN Before Using the Upper or Lower Oven 1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understaud 4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new to set them properly. Read over the directions cooking center.
Page 13 aelf Positions Both ovens have four shelf supports identified in this illustration as A (bottom), B, C and D (top). Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections. Oven Lights The upper oven light is controlled by a switch at the bottom of the control panel.
Page 14 BAKING (continued) Oven Shelves Arrange the oven shelf Type of Food ] Shelf Position or shelves in the desired locations while Angel lbod cake the oven is cool. The Biscuits or nmffins B or C correct shelf position depends on the kind of Cookies or cupcakes B or C...
Page 15 Aaking Guides When using prepared baking mixes, follow the package recipe or instructions for the best baking results. Cookies When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (withom sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur.
Page 16 TIMED BAKING How to Time Bake Do not lock the lower oven door with the latch during baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. The autonmtic oven timer controls are designed ,,\.¢'.. w,?_ _'61' 57<; to turn either oven on or off autonmtically specific times that you set.
Page 17 dow to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the OVEN SET OVEN, TEMP correct position before you turn the oven on. You cau set the oven control to delay-start the oven, cook for a specific anlount of time and then turn off automatically.
Page 18 ROASTING Do not lock the lower oven door with the Most meats comilme to cook slightly while standing, latch during roasting. The latch is used for after being removed from the oven. The standing time recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes. This self-cleaning only.
Page 19 _uestions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a I cook Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time meat thermometer? roast or poultry? A. Checking the finished imernal temperature at A. It is not necessal T to preheat your oven. the completion of cooking time is recommended.
Page 20 BROILING Do not lock the lower oven door with the When broiling, leave tile door open to broil stop latch during broiling. The latch is used for position and use tile Broiling Guide in this section. Follow tile directions below to keep spattering self-cleaning only.
Page 21 BROILING GUIDE Always use the broiler pan and rack that comes with •When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty your oven,. It is designed to minimize smokil_o _,_d edges hang over the sides because dripping fat could soil the oven.
Page 22 Non-vented models also have a replaceable Charcoal Filter located behind the Hood Filter. Replace as needed with Part No. WB02X7692, available from your GE supplier. Motor The blower motor is pernmnently lubricated; it does not need oiling.
Page 23 7o Remove and Replace Hood Extension 1. To remove, extend the hood as thr as it will open. Hood Hook a finger behind flexible bar at each side of extension Flexible bar, hood extension and move toward center of hood to move pins om of hobs.
Page 24 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING LOWER OVEN (contilmed) How to Set the Oven for Cleaning •Decide on cleaning hours necessal T. OVEN SET OVEN TEMP Recommended Cleaning Time: Moderate Soil 2 hours (thin spills and light spatter) Heavy Soil 3 hours (heavy, greasy spills and spatter) •Add these hours to present time of day, then push 1.
Page 25 ,low to Delay Start of Cleaning Follow the directions in the Before a Clean Cycle section and then follow steps I and 2 of How to Set the Oven for Cleaning. Then push in and turn the Start Dial to the time you wish to start. Add the hours needed fl_r cleaning to this start time, then push in and turn the Stop Dial to this desired stop time.
Page 26 CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your cooking center will give you efficient and satisfactol 7 service. Follow these directions careflflly in caring for your cooking center to assure sate and proper maintenance. Surface Units and Drip Pans To clean the surface units, turn the control to the To replace a surface unit: highest setting for a minute.
Page 27 ooktop Surface Light and Starter CAUTION: Do not touch the bulb when it is hot or To replace the starter: with wet hands. Never wipe light area with a wet 1. Remove the light glass as explained above. cloth. Interrupt electrical supply to the cooking 2.
Page 28 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Lower Oven Light The light bulb is located on the left side of the back wall of the oven. Before replacing the bulb, disconnect electric power to the cooking center at Socket the nmin fuse or circuit breaker palm or unplug the 372 "Max.
Page 29 ift-Off Lower Oven DooI TO CLEAN THE DOOR: oven door is removable, but it is heavy. You may need Inside of the door: help removing aud replacing the •Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during door. Do not lift the door by the the self cleau cycle, you do not need to cleau this handle.
Page 30 CARE AND CLEANING (contilmed) Oven Shelves Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser steel wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. NOTE: The oven shelves may be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven, however, they will darken, lose their luster and become hard to slide.
Page 31 ,lemovable Storage Drawer To clean the inside: The storage &awer is a good place to store cookware and bakeware. Do not store plastics flammable •Wipe with soap and water. Rinse well. material in the drawer. Do not use cleaning powders or harsh abrasives which CAUTION: For your safety, plastics may scratch the sur_hce.
Page 32 QUESTIONS? THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN WILL • Plug on cooking center is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. NOT WORK • The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fllse has been blown. •Oven controls not properly set.
Page 33 ,An odor fiom the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for the first few times the oven is used. This is temporm T. If you need more help., call, toll free: GE Answer Center" 800.626.2000 consumer information...
Page 34 NOTES...
Page 35 We'll Be There _'_llh the purchase of-your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that it" you ever need formation or assistance f" we'll be lore there. you have to do is call-toll-free! In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800432-2737) A (;E consmncr...
Page 36 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 JHP5_ Recycled Paper Pub No. 49-8529 art No.

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