Owner's Manual Ranges
WARNING! 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

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 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
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.

Home Canning Tips
Be sure the canner is centered over the surface unit.
Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom.
To prevent burns from steam or heat, use caution when canning.
Use recipes and procedures from reputable sources. These are available from manufacturers such as Ball and Kerr and the Department of Agriculture Extension Service.
Flat-bottomed canners are recommended. Use of water bath canners with rippled bottoms may extend the time required to bring the water to a boil.
Radiant Glass Cooktop
The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a smooth glass surface.
NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for the first time. It is caused by the heating of new parts and insulating materials and will disappear in a short time.
NOTE: On models with light-colored glass cooktops, it is normal for the cooking zones to change color when hot or cooling down. This is temporary and will disappear as the glass cools to room temperature.
The surface unit will cycle on and off to maintain your selected control setting. It is safe to place hot cookware on the glass surface even when the cooktop is cool.
Even after the surface units are turned off, the glass cooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking. To avoid overcooking, remove pans from the surface units when the food is cooked. Avoid placing anything on the surface unit until it has cooled completely.

Temperature Limiter on Radiant Glass Cooktops
Every radiant surface unit has a temperature limiter. The temperature limiter protects the glass cooktop from getting too hot.
The temperature limiter may cycle the surface units off for a time if:
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops. NOTE: Follow all cookware manufacturer’s recommendations when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
Recommended
Stainless Steel Aluminum: heavy weight recommended Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes appear as scratches on the cooktop but can be removed if cleaned immediately. Because of its low melting point, thin weight aluminum should not be used.
Copper Bottom: Copper may leave residues which can appear as scratches. The residues can be removed, as long as the cooktop is cleaned immediately. However, do not let these pots boil dry. Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktops. An overheated copper bottom pot will leave a residue that will permanently stain the cooktop if not removed immediately.
Enamel (painted) on Cast Iron: recommended if bottom of pan is coated
Avoid/Not Recommended
Enamel (painted) on Steel: Heating empty pans can cause permanent damage to cooktop glass. The enamel can melt and bond to the ceramic cooktop.
Glass-ceramic: Poor performance. Will scratch the surface.
Stoneware: Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Cast Iron: not recommended - unless designed specifically for glass cooktops. Poor conductivity and slow to absorb heat. Will scratch the cooktop surface.

For Best Results


There are several different special features on your range. To change the settings of these special features:
Adjust the Oven Temperature
This feature allows the oven baking and convection baking temperature to be adjusted up to 35°F hotter or down to 35°F cooler. Use this feature if you believe your oven temperature is too hot or too cold and wish to change it. This adjustment affects Bake and Convection Bake modes. No other cooking modes are affected.
Press the Bake pad to enter the temperature adjustment mode. A number between 35 and - 35 will display. Use the +/- pads to set the desired temperature adjustment and use the Bake pad to change between negative and positive. Press the Start pad to save the temperature adjustment.
Clock Display
This feature can turn off the time of day display. Press the Timer On/Off pad to display the time of day (on) or turn off the time of day display (oFF).
NOTE: For models with a clock pad, the time of day display cannot be turned off in special features. Exit special features. To turn the time of day display off on these models, just press the clock pad once and then the start pad. To have the display turned back on, press the clock pad again and then the start pad.
12-Hour Auto Shut Off (12H Shut)
Pptions for this feature are “12 SHdn”. “no SHdn” and “SAb”.
12-hour auto shut-off turns off the oven after 12 hours of continuous operations.
Sabbath mode disables all sounds (the control will not beep when a button is pressed). Convection. Broil. Cook Time. Timer. Clock. and Delay Time functions. Sabbath mode can only be used with Bake. This feature conforms to the Star-K Jewish Sabbath requirements.
NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed. The bulb may be removed. See the Oven Light Replacement section. On models with a light switch on the control panel, the oven light may be turned on and left on.
Press the Set Clock pad to view the current setting and then to change the setting.
For models that do not have a Set Clock pad, press the Cook Time pad to view the current setting and then to change the setting.
To use Sabbath mode, select “SAb” and press Start. A ] will appear in the display and the clock will not display.
Once in Sabbath mode, at any time you can press Bake to start the oven. Note that when programming a bake in Sabbath mode, the preset starting temperature will automatically be set to 350°F. Press the + or - pads to increase or decrease the temperature in 25°F increments for temperatures between 170°F and 550°F and then press Start.
No sound will be given when the keys are pressed. At a random time between 30 seconds and 1 minute, ][, will appear in the display indicating the oven is running.
If you need to adjust the temperature while baking, press Bake again. Press the + or - pads to increase
or decrease the temperature in 25°F from the previous temperature you set to the new baking temperature and then press Start.
To exit Sabbath mode, make sure that the oven is turned off. To turn the oven off, press Cancel/Off. The oven will immediately turn off and ][ will change to ] indicating that the oven has turned off. Press and hold the Bake and Broil pads for 3 seconds to enter special features then press Delay Time until either "12 Shdn" or "no Shdn" is in the display and press Start.
NOTE: If power outage occurs, the Sabbath mode will not resume when power is restored.
If you wish to use the Cook Time feature (if available) to bake in the oven and then have the oven automatically turn off, you will need to press the Cook Time pad, enter a cooking time duration, and press Start. Then enter special features to start Sabbath mode as detailed above.
Recommended rack positions for various types of foods are provided in the Cooking Guide. Adjusting rack position is one way to impact cooking results. For example, if you would prefer darker tops on cakes, muffins, or cookies, try moving food one rack position higher. If you find foods are too brown on top try moving them down next time.
When baking with multiple pans and on multiple racks, ensure there is at least 1½" between pans to allow sufficient space for air to flow.
To avoid possible burns. place the racks in the desired position before you turn the oven on.

CAUTION: Do not use any type of foil or oven liner to cover the oven bottom. These items can trap heat or melt. resulting in damage to the product and risk of shock. smoke or fire. Damage from improper use of these items is not covered by the product warranty.
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.
Cookware Guidelines
The material, finish, and size of cookware affect baking performance.
Dark, coated dull pans absorb heat mode readily than light, shiny pans. Pans that absorb heat more readily can result in a browner, crisper, and thicker crust. If using dark and coated cookware check food earlier than minimum cook time. If undesirable results are obtained with this type of cookware consider reducing oven temperature by 25º F next time.
Shiny pans can produce more evenly cooked baked goods such as cakes and cookies.
Glass and ceramic pans heat slowly but retain heat well. These types of pans work well for dishes such as pies and custards.
Air insulated pans heat slowly and can reduce bottom browning.
Keep cookware clean to promote even heating.
Stoneware heats slowly and retains heat well. It is recommended to preheat this type of cookware if possible. Additional cook time may be required.
Cookware used in broil modes and air fry must be broilsafe.
Your new oven has a variety of cooking modes to help you get the best results. These modes are described below. Refer to the Cooking Guide section for rack position and other recommendations for specific modes and foods. Remember, your new oven may perform differently than the oven it is replacing.
Baking and Roasting Modes - Select a mode for baking and roasting based on the type and quantity of food you are preparing. When preparing baked goods such as cakes, cookies, and pastries always preheat the oven first. Follow recipe recommendations for food placement. If no guidelines are provided, center food in the oven.
Bake - The bake mode is intended for single rack cooking. This mode uses heat primarily from the lower element but also from the upper element to cook food. To use this mode press the Bake pad, use the +/- pads to set the desired temperature, and then press Start. Preheating is generally recommended when using this mode.
Convection Bake - This mode uses air movement from the convection fan to enhance cooking evenness. Your oven is equipped with Auto Recipe Conversion, so it is not necessary to adjust the temperature when using this mode. Always preheat when using this mode. Baking time might be slightly longer for multiple racks than what would be expected for a single rack. To use this mode press the Convection Bake pad, enter a temperature, and then press Start. Always preheat when using this mode. When baking more delicate foods like cookies and cakes, it is recommended to reduce the input temperature by 25°F for improved cooking performance.
Broiling Modes - Monitor food closely while broiling. Use caution when broiling on upper rack positions as placing food closer to the broil element increases smoking, spattering, and the possibility of fats igniting. For best performance center food below the broil heating element. Try broiling foods that you would normally grill. Adjust rack positions to adjust the intensity of the heat to the food. Place foods closer to the broil element when a seared surface and rare interior is desired. Thicker foods and foods that need to be cooked through should be broiled on a rack position farther from the broiler or by using Broil Lo.
Broil Hi - The Broil Hi mode uses intense heat from the upper element to sear foods. Use Broil Hi for thinner cuts of meat and/or when you would like to have a seared surface and rare interior. To use this mode press the Broil pad once and then press Start. It is not necessary to preheat when using this mode.
Broil Lo - The Broil Lo mode uses less intense heat from the upper element to cook food thoroughly while also browning the surface. Use Broil Lo for thicker cuts of meat and/or foods that you would like cooked all the way through. To use this mode press the Broil pad twice and then press Start. It is not necessary to preheat when using this mode.

*When baking four cake layers at a time with traditional bake, use racks 2 and 4.
*When baking four cake layers at a time with convection bake, use racks 2 and 4.
Cook food thoroughly to help protect against food borne illness. Minimum safe food temperature recommendations for food safety can be found at IsItDoneYet.gov. Make sure to use a food thermometer to take food temperatures.

Rack position for baking 4 layer cakes.
Control Knobs
The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning. Make sure the knobs are in the OFF positions and pull them straight off the stems for cleaning.
The knobs can be washed with soap and water. Make sure the inside of the knobs are dry before replacing. Replace the knobs, in the OFF position to ensure proper
Control Lockout
If desired, the touch pads may be deactivated before cleaning. See Lock Controls in the Oven Controls section in this manual. Clean up splatters with a damp cloth.
You may also use a glass cleaner. Remove heavier soil with warm, soap water. Do not use abrasives of any kind. Reactivate the touch pads after cleaning
Oven Exterior
Do not use oven cleaners, abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers, steel wool, plastic scouring pads, or cleaning powders on the interior or exterior 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. When cleaning surfaces, make sure that they are at room temperature and not in direct sunlight.
If stain on the door vent trim is persistent, use a mild abrasive cleaner and a sponge-scrubber for best results.
Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately. Let hot surfaces cool, then clean and rinse.
Painted Surfaces
Painted surfaces include the sides of the range and the door, top of control panel and the drawer front. Clean these with soap and water or a vinegar and water solution.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleaning powders, steel wool or harsh abrasives on any paintedvsurface, including Black Stainless Steel.
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if misused. This finish is acid-resistant. However, any acidic foods spilled (such as fruit juices, tomato or vinegar) should not be permitted to remain on the finish.
If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right away. When the surface has cooled, wash with soap and water. Rinse well.
For other spills such as fat spatterings, wash with soap and water or cleansing powders after the surface has cooled. Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.
Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)
Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch the surface.
To clean the stainless steel surface, use warm sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner or polish. Always wipe the surface in the direction of the grain. Follow the cleaner instructions for cleaning the stainless steel surface. To inquire about purchasing cleaning products including stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish, see the Accessories and Consumer Support sections at the end of this manual.
NOTE: DO NOT allow stainless steel cleaner to come in contact with any plastic parts such as control knobs.
If unintentional contact of cleaners with plastic parts does occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and mild detergent mixed with warm water.
DO USE
DO NOT USE
The interior of your new oven can be cleaned manually or by using Steam Clean or Self Clean modes. Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately. Let hot surfaces cool, then clean and rinse.
Manual Cleaning
Do not use oven cleaners, abrasive 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. When cleaning surfaces, make sure that they are at room temperature
Porcelain Oven Interior (on models that do not have a self-clean feature)
Steam Clean Mode (on some models)
Steam clean is intended to clean small spills using water and a lower cleaning temperature than Self-Clean.
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 the Steam Clean pad and then press Start. You can not open the door during the 30 minute steam clean as this will decrease the steam clean performance. Wipe out any excess water and any remaining soil.

Self Clean Mode

Read Self-Cleaning Oven Safety Instructions at the beginning of this manual before using Self Clean Mode. Self clean uses very high temperatures to clean the oven interior. The oven door will lock when using this feature. Before operating the self-clean cycle, wipe up grease and soils from the oven. Remove all items from the oven other than enameled (dark color) racks. Shiny or silver racks, the meat probe, and any cookware or other items should all be removed from the oven before initiating a self-clean cycle. Close the door.
Press the Self Clean pad and a default self-clean time is displayed. The clean time can be changed to any time between 3:00 and 5:00 hours by using the number pads to enter a different time and pressing Start. For heavily soiled ovens, the maximum 5 hour clean time is recommended. If you wish to use the default time, press the Start pad immediately after pressing the Self Clean pad. The oven will turn off automatically when the selfclean cycle is complete. The door will stay locked until the oven has cooled down. After the oven has cooled down wipe any ash out of the oven.
We recommend venting your kitchen with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first self-clean cycle.
Soil on the front frame of the range and outside the gasket on the door will need to be cleaned by hand. Clean these areas with hot water, soap-filled steel-wool pads or cleansers such as Soft Scrub®. Rinse well with clean water and dry.
Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglass material of the oven door gasket cannot withstand abrasion. It is essential for the gasket to remain intact. If you notice it becoming worn or frayed. replace it.
Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place and the oven light is off.
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 wellventilated room.
To Stop a Self-Clean Cycle :Press the Cancel/Off pad. Wait until the oven has cooled below the locking temperature to unlatch the door. You will not be able to open the door right away unless the oven has cooled below the locking temperature.
Racks
All racks can be washed with warm, soapy water. Enameled (not shiny) racks can be left in the cavity during self clean.
Racks may be more difficult to slide, especially after a self-clean. Put some vegetable oil on a soft cloth or paper towel and rub onto the left and right edges.
Oven Heating Elements
Do not clean the bake element or the boil element. Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated.
To clean the oven floor when the bake element is exposed, gently lift the bake element. On some models, the bake element is not exposed and is under the oven floor. Clean the oven floor with warm, soapy water.

Normal Daily Use Cleaning
ONLY use CERAMA BRYTE® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the glass cooktop. Other creams may not be as effective. To maintain and protect the surface of your glass cooktop, follow these steps:

Burned-On Residue
NOTE: DAMAGE to your glass surface may occur if you use scrub pads other than those recommended.

Heavy, Burned-On Residue

The ceramic cooktop scraper and all recommended supplies are available through our Parts Center. See the Accessories and Consumer Support sections at the end of this manual.
NOTE: Do not use a dull or nicked blade.
Metal Marks and Scratches
NOTE: Carefully check the bottom of pans for roughness that would scratch the cooktop.
Cooktop Seal
To clean the cooktop seal around the edges of the glass, lay a wet cloth on it for a few minutes, then wipe clean with nonabrasive cleaners.

Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic
Special care should be taken when removing hot substances to avoid permanent damage of the glass surface. Sugary spillovers (such as jellies, fudge, candy, syrups) or melted plastics can cause pitting of the surface of your cooktop (not covered by the warranty) unless the spill is removed while still hot. Special care should be taken when removing hot substances.
Be sure to use a new, sharp razor scraper.
Do not use a dull or nicked blade.
NOTE: If pitting or indentation in the glass surface has already occurred, the cooktop glass will have to be replaced. In this case, service will be necessary
Oven Light Replacement (on some models)
To remove:
To replace:

Oven Light Replacement (on some models)
To remove:
To replace:

The door is very heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door.
Do not use a dull or nicked blade.
To remove the door:

To replace the door:

To remove the drawer:
To replace the drawer:

Surface units will not maintain a rolling boil or cooking is not fast enough
Surface units do not work properly
Surface unit stops glowing when turned to a lower setting
Scratches (may appear as cracks) on cooktop glass surface
Areas of discoloration on the cooktop
Plastic melted to the surface
Pitting (or indentation) of the cookto
Frequent cycling off and on of surface units
My new oven doesn't cook like my old one. Is something wrong with the temperature settings?
Food does not bake properly
Food does not broil properly
Oven temperature too hot or too cold
Oven does not work or appears not to work
“Crackling” or “popping” sound
Why is my range making a "clicking" noise when using my oven?
Clock and timer do not work
Storage drawer won’t close
Possible Cause:
Oven door is crooked
Oven will not work remotely
Oven light does not work
Oven will not self-clean
Excessive smoking during clean cycle
Excessive smoking during broiling
Oven door will not open after a clean cycle
Oven not clean after a clean cycle
DOOR LOCK flashes in the display
DOOR LOCK light is on when you want to cook
“F— and a number or letter” flash in the display
Display goes blank
Power outage, clock flashes
“Burning” or “oily” odor emitting from the vent
Strong odor
Fan noise (on some models)
My oven door glass appears to be "tinted" or have a "rainbow" color. Is this defective?
Reference file: GE® JB645RKSS 30" Free-Standing Electric Range
Additionally, the document applies to other GE - General Electric models: JBS60, JB625, JB645, JB655