GE APPLIANCES JCB840ETES 30 inch Freestanding Electric Range User Manual

GE APPLIANCES JCB840ETES 30 inch Freestanding Electric Range User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Read all safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death.

ANTI-TIP DEVICE

Tip-Over Hazard

• A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
• Install the anti-tip bracket to the wall or floor.
• Engage the range to the anti-tip bracket by sliding the range back such that the foot is engaged.
• Re-engage the anti-tip bracket if the range is moved.
• Failure to do so can result in death or serious burns to children or adults.

To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket. See installation instructions shipped with the bracket for complete details before attempting to install.
To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly, look underneath the range to see that the rear leveling leg is engaged in the bracket. On some models, the storage drawer or kick panel can be removed for easy inspection. If visual inspection is not possible, slide the range forward, confirm the anti-tip bracket is securely attached to the floor or wall, and slide the range back so the rear leveling leg is under the anti-tip bracket.
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. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and can result in death or serious burns to children or adults.
Never completely remove the leveling legs or the range will not be secured to the anti-tip device properly.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 18 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This unit generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this unit does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the unit off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antennae.
• Increase the distance between the unit and receiver.
• Connect the unit into an outlet or a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Persons with a pacemaker or similar medical device should exercise caution when using or standing near an induction unit while it is in operation. The electromagnetic field may affect the working of the pacemaker or similar medical device. It is advisable to consult your doctor or the pacemaker manufacturer about your particular situation.

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
• Have your range installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
• Any adjustment and service should be performed only by a qualified installer or service technician. Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this manual.
• Before performing any service, unplug the range or disconnect the power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker.
• Do not leave children alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to climb, sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
• Do not store items of interest to children above a range or on the backguard of a range—children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.
• Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holders touch hot surface units or heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of pot holders.
• Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
• Be sure all packing materials are removed from the range before operating to prevent ignition of these materials. If a heating element, either on a surface unit or in the oven, develops a glowing spot or shows other signs of damage, do not use that area of the range. A glowing spot indicates the surface unit may fail and present a potential burn, fire, or shock hazard. Turn the heating element off immediately and have it replaced by a qualified service technician.
• Do not touch the surface units, the heating elements or the interior surface of the oven or warming drawer. These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact the surface units, areas nearby the surface units or any interior area of the oven; allow sufficient time for cooling first. Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns. Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven vent opening, surfaces near the opening and crevices around the oven door.
• Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury.
• Avoid scratching or impacting glass doors, cooktops or control panels. Doing so may lead to glass breakage. Do not cook on a product with broken glass. Shock, fire or cuts may occur. Contact a qualified technician immediately.
• Cook food thoroughly to help protect against foodborne illness. Minimum safe food temperature recommendations can be found at www.IsItDoneYet.gov and www.fsis.usda.gov. Use a food thermometer to take food temperatures and check several locations.
• Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, or hang on the oven door, drawer, or cooktop. They could damage the range or tip it over, causing severe injury or death.

KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE OVEN

Failure to do so may result in fire or personal injury.

• Do not store or use flammable materials in an oven, warming drawer, or near the cooktop, including paper, plastic, pot holders, linens, wall coverings, curtains, drapes and gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids.
• Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. These garments may ignite if they contact hot surfaces causing severe burns.
• Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range. Grease in the oven or on the cooktop may ignite.

  IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS TO PREVENT INJURY AND FIRE SPREADING

• 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 covering the pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. If necessary, use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
• If there is a fire in the oven during baking, smother the fire by closing the oven door and turning the oven off or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
• If there is a fire in the oven during self-clean, turn the oven off and wait for the fire to go out. Do not force the door open. Introduction of fresh air at self-clean temperatures may lead to a burst of flame from the oven.

COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Never leave the surface units unattended at medium or high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
• Never leave oil unattended while frying. If allowed to heat beyond Its smoking point, oil may ignite resulting In fire that may spread to surrounding cabinets. Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to monitor oil temperature.
• To avoid oil spillover and fire. use a minimum amount of oil when shallow pan-frying and avoid cooking frozen foods with excessive amounts of ice.
• When using glass/ceramic cookware, make sure it is suitable for cooktop service: others may break because of sudden change in temperature.
• To minimize the possibility of bums, ignition of flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the range without extending over nearby surface units.
• When preparing flaming foods under a hood, tum the Inn IN rs

GLASS COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off.
• Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If glass cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.
• Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The cooktop can be scratched with items such as knives, sharp Instruments, rings or other jewelry, and rivets on clothing.
• Use CERAMA BRYTEeceramic Cooktop Cleaner and — CERAMA BRYTE@ Cloning Pad to clean the cooktop. Wait until the cooktop cools and the indicator light goes out before cleaning. A wet sponge or cloth on a hot surface can cause steam bums. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. NOTE: Sugar spills are an exception. They should be scraped off while still hot using an oven mitt and a scraper. See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section for detailed instructions.
• Read and follow all instruction and warnings on the cleaning cream label.

OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Keep oven vent unobstructed
• Stand away from the range when opening the oven door or warming drawer. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause bums to hands, face and/or eyes.
• Place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven Is hot, do not let pot holder contact hot heating element In oven.
• Never place cooking utensils, pizza or baking stones, or any type of foil or finer on the oven floor. These items can trap heat or melt, resulting in damage to the product and risk of shock, smoke or fire.
• Do not leave items on the cooktop near the oven vent. Items may overheat resulting in a risk of fire or bums.
• Do not leave items such as paper, cooking utensils. or food in the oven when not in use. Items stored in an oven can ignite.

SELF-CLEANING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The self-cleaning feature operates the oven at temperatures high enough to burn away food soils in the oven. Follow these instructions for safe operation.

• Do not touch oven surfaces during self-dean operation. Keep children away from the oven during self-cleaning. Failure to follow these instructions may cause burns.
• Before operating the self-clean cycle, remove pans. shiny metal oven racks and other utensils from the oven. Only gray porcelain-coated oven racks may be left in the oven. Do not use self-clean to dean other parts, such as drip pans or bowls.
• Before operating the self-clean cycle, wipe grease and food soils from the oven. Excessive amount of grease may ignite leading to smoke damage to your home.
• If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, tum the oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it serviced by a qualified technician.
• Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub. damage or move the gasket.
• 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.
• IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.

Using Your New Appliance

NOTE: Remove all protective packing before operating the oven.

The full owner’s manual for your product includes additional information and cooking guides. Access the manual by searching for your appliance model number at www.GEAppliances.ca.

Surface Radiants Units – Knob Models

FIRE HAZARD: Never leave the range unattended with the cooktop on medium or high settings. Keep flammable items away from the cooktop. Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire, serious injury or death.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

How to Set
Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want.
A surface ON indicator light will glow when any surface unit is on.

For glass cooktop surfaces:
A HOT COOKTOP indicator light will:

• come on when the unit is hot to the touch.
• stay on even after the unit is cooled to approximately 150 F.

At both OFF and HI the control clicks into position. You may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking, indicating the control is maintaining your desired setting.
Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking.

Melt setting (on some models) will melt chocolate or butter.

Dual and Triple Surface Units and Control Knobs (on some models)

The surface unit has 2 or 3 cooking sizes to select from so you can match the size of the unit to the size of the cookware you are using.

Using the Warming Zone (on some models)

FOOD POISON HAZARD: Bacteria may grow in food at temperatures below 140°F.

• Always start with hot food. Do not use warm setting to heat cold food.
• Do not use warm settingh for more than 2 hours

The WARMING ZONE, located in the back center of the glass surface, will keep hot, cooked food at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. Do not use to heat cold food. Placing uncooked or cold food on the
WARMING ZONE could result in foodborne illness. Turn the control knob to the ON position.
For models using the touch pads for warming zone control, see section on “Using the Oven” for additional details.

For best results, all foods on the WARMING ZONE should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming pastries or breads, the cover should be vented to allow moisture to escape.

The initial temperature, type and amount of food, type of pan, and the time held will affect the quality of the food.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when removing food from the

WARMING ZONE, since cookware and plates will be hot.

NOTE: The surface warmer will not glow red like the cooking elements.

Surface Units – Knob-Free Models

NOTE: All protective packing must be removed from all parts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.

Radiant Glass Cooktop
The surface unit will cycle on and off to maintain your selected control setting. This is normal.

For glass cooktop surfaces:
A HOT COOKTOP indicator light will:

• come on when the unit is hot to the touch.
• stay on even after the unit is turned off.
• stay on until the unit is cooled to approximately 150 F.

To Turn On a Surface Unit:

1. Touch the On/Off pad, then touch the + or – pad.
2. Use the + or – pad to choose the desired power setting.
3. For the dual and triple surface units, touch the Burner Size pad to select the desired burner size.

To Turn Off a Surface Unit:
Touch the On/Off pad.

Dual and Triple Surface Units (on some models)

The surface unit has 2 or 3 cooking sizes to select from so you can match the size of the unit to the size of the cookware you are using.

Precision Cooking Probe (some models)

Follow proper instructions for sous vide cooking to avoid foodborne illness.
The precision cooking probe works with your range to accurately control the temperature of a water bath for sous cooking and similar activities. See the full owner’s manual at www.GEAppliances.ca for details and usage instructions.

Using the Warming Zone and Warming Drawer (some models)

FOOD POISON HAZARD: Bacteria may grow in food at temperatures below 140°F.

• Always start with hot food. Do not use warm setting to heat cold food.
• Do not use warm setting for more than 2 hours.
• Failure to follow these instructions may result in foodborne illness

The warming zone is located at the back center of the cooktop.
Turn the warming zone on to a HI, MED, or LOW setting.
A surface on indicator light will illuminate when any surface unit is turned on.

For more details regarding the warming zone and warning drawer, please see full owner’s manual at
www.GEAppliances.ca.

Cleaning the Glass Cooktop

Burned-On Residue

• Allow the cooktop to cool.
• After scraping with the razor scraper, spread a few drops of CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the entir burned residue area. Use the CERAMA BRYTE® Cleaning Pad to remove any remaining residue.

Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic

• Sugary spillovers (such as jellies, fudge, candy, syrups) or melted plastics can cause pitting of the surface your cooktop unless the spill is removed while still hot.
• Wearing an oven mitt:
  a. Use a single-edge razor blade scraper (CERAMA
  BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Scraper) to move the spill to a cool area on the cooktop.
  b. Remove the spill with paper towels.

Oven Controls

For complete information about the oven controls, see the full owner’s manual atwww.GEAppliances.ca.

Start/Enter: Must be pressed to start any cooking, cleaning, or timed function.

Clock: Sets the oven clock time. Press the Settings pad and select clock. Follow the instructions to set the clock.

Cook Time: Counts down cooking time and turns off the oven when the cooking time is complete. Select the desired cooking mode. Use the number pads to program a baking temperature. Press the Options pad and select Cook Time. Use the number pad to program cook time in hours and minutes, then press Start/Enter. Cook Time is not available with all modes.

Timer: Works as a countdown timer. Press the Timer pad and use the number pads to program the time in hours and minutes. Press the Start/Enter pad. The oven will continue to operate when the timer countdown is complete.
To turn the timer off, press the Timer pad.

Delay Time: Delays when the oven will turn on. Use this to set a time when you want the oven to start. Press the desired cooking mode pad. Use the number pads to program a baking temperature. Press the Options pad and select Delay Time. Use the number pads to program the time of day for the oven to turn on, then press Start/Enter. Delay Time is not available with all modes.

Special Features

For other special features such as Sabbath mode, please see full owner’s manual at www.GEAppliances.ca.There are several different special features on your range.

Adjust the Oven Temperature
This feature allows the oven baking temperature to be adjusted up to 35ºF hotter or down to 35ºF cooler. Use this feature if you believe your oven temperature is too hot or too cold and wish to change it. This adjustment affects every cooking mode except broil. Press Setting pad and select Oven Adjustment. Use the number pad to select more or less heat. Once the adjustment is set, press Save.

Cooking Modes and Recommendations

Follow these general recommendations for better results. The modes listed below are not available in all ovens.
For a complete list of modes and a cooking guide with recommended rack positions, see the full owner’s manual at www.GEAppliances.ca.

NOTE: Remove unused racks when using the oven for faster preheat, improved efficiency and optimal performance.

Bake: Use this mode for general baking on a single rack. Place food in approximately the center of the oven.

Convection Bake: Use this mode for baking on multiple racks. Your oven is equipped with Auto Recipe Conversion, so it is not necessary to adjust the temperature when using this mode.

Convection Roast: Use this mode for roasting meats or vegetables. Auto Recipe Conversion is not applied in this mode.

Broil: Use this mode for searing foods. Always broil with the door closed. For better searing or browning, place food closer to the broil heater.

Oven Probe: Use the probe to bake foods to a precise temperature. For details on proper use see the full owner’s manual.

Additional Modes: Your oven may have additional specialized cooking modes. Press Options to explore and see full owner’s manual for details (on some models).

Air Fry: is a special, no-preheat, cooking mode that is designed to produce foods with a crispier exterior than traditional oven cooking.
The Air Fry mode is intended for single rack cooking only.

Aluminum Foil And Oven Liners

Foil may be used to catch spills by placing a sheet on a lower rack, several inches below the food. Do not use more foil than necessary and never entirely cover an oven rack with aluminum foil. Keep foil at least 1-1/2” from oven walls to prevent poor heat circulation. Never put foil on the oven bottom/floor or lower drawer. Foil can melt and permanently damage the drawer bottom.

Cleaning the Oven

Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. For surfaces not listed here, see the full owner’s manual at www.GEAppliances.ca.

Manual Cleaning: Do not use oven cleaners, strong liquid cleansers, steel wool, scouring pads, or cleaning powders on the interior of the oven. Clean with a mild soap and water or vinegar and water solution. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.

Self Clean Mode: Read Self-Cleaning Oven Safety Instructions at the beginning of this manual before using Self Clean Mode.

Self-clean (black) racks may remain in the oven. Close the door. If the oven is too hot, you will not be able to start self- clean. Press the Self Clean pad. Use the number pads to enter any clean time between 3 and 5 hours and press start. The oven door will lock. For a moderately soiled oven, run a 3 hour self-clean cycle. For a heavily soiled oven, run a 5 hour self-clean cycle. The oven will turn off when the self-clean cycle is complete. The door will not unlock until the oven has cooled below the unlocking temperatures. After the oven has cooled down wipe ash out of the oven.

Steam Clean Mode: The Steam Clean feature is for cleaning light soils. To use the Steam Clean feature, wipe grease and soils from the oven. Pour one cup of water into the bottom of the oven. Close the door. Press Steam Clean then press Start. The oven door will lock. You cannot open the door during the 30 minute steam clean. When the cycle completes, soak up remaining water and wipe the oven walls and door.

Accessories

Looking For Something More?
GE Appliances offers a variety of accessories to improve your cooking and maintenance experiences!

To place an order visit us online at:
www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada)
1.800.661.1616 (Canada)
The following products and more are available at extra cost: Broiler Pan, Oven Racks and Cleaning Supplies

Troubleshooting

For additional troubleshooting tips, see the full owner’s manual atwww.GEAppliances.com.

cookware is induction-compatible. Use a flat induction-capable pan that meets the minimum size for the element being used. See the Pan Size and Shape section in full owner’s manual.
Pan is too small.| Pan size is below the minimum size for the element. See the Pan Size and Shape section in full owner’s manual. Use smaller element.
Pan not positioned correctly.| Center the pan in the cooking zone.
Pan is not in full contact with glass surface.| Pan must be flat.
In some areas, the power (voltage) may be low.| Cover pan with a lid until desired heat is obtained.
A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.| Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Cooktop controls improperly set.| Check to see that the control is set properly.
My new oven doesn’t cook like my old one. Is something wrong with the temperature settings?| Your new oven has a different cooking system from your old oven and therefore may cook differently than your old oven.| For the first few uses, follow your recipe times and temperatures carefully. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the temperature yourself to meet your specific cooking preference. NOTE: This adjustment affects Bake temperatures; it will not affect Broil or Clean.
Oven temperature too hot or too cold| Oven temperature needs adjustment.| See the Special Features section.
Oven light does not work| Light bulb is loose or defective.| Tighten or replace bulb.
Pad operating light is broken.| Call for service.
Oven will not self-clean| The temperature is too high to set a self- clean operation.| Allow the oven to cool and reset the controls.
Oven controls improperly set.| See the Cleaning the Oven section.
Excessive smoking during clean cycle| Excessive soil or grease.| Press the Cancel/Off pad. Open the windows to rid the room of smoke. Wait until the LOCKED light goes off. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle.
Oven door will not open after a clean cycle| Oven too hot.| Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.

Thank You!… for your purchase of a GE Brand appliance.

Register Your Appliance: Register your new appliance online at your convenience!

http://www.geappliances.ca/en/support/register-your-appliance/

Timely product registration will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise. You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material.

GE Electric Range Warranty

GEAppliances.ca

All warranty service is provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care° technician. To schedule service online, visit us at http:/Iwww.geappliances.ca/en/support/, or call 1.800.561.3344. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for service.

Servicing your appliance may require the use of the onboard data port for diagnostics. This gives a GE factory service technician the ability to quickly diagnose any issues with your appliance and helps GE improve its products by providing GE with information on your appliance. If you do not want your appliance data to be sent to GE, please advise your technician not to submit the data to GE at the time of service.

For the period of one year from the date of the original purchase, MC Commercial Inc. will provide any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this limited one-year warraty, MC Commercial Inc. will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part. What MC Commercial Inc. will not coven

• Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.
• Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
• Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, modified or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
• Damage to the glass cooktop caused by use of cleaners other than the recommended cleaning creams and pads.
• Damage to the glass cooktop caused by hardened spills of sugary materials or melted plastic that are not cleaned according to the directions in the Owner’s Manual.
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.
• Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
• Damage to finish, such as surface rust, tarnish, or small blemishes not reported within 48 hours of delivery.
• Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance.
• Damage caused after delivery.
• Product not accessible to provide required service.
• Service to repair or replace light bulbs, except for LED lamps.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased in Canada for home use within Canada. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location. Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or provincial consumer affairs office.

Warrantor: MC Commercial Inc. Burlington, ON, L7R 5B6.

Documents / Resources

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