GE 317B6641P001 Electric Range
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How to Set
Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want.
At both OFF and HI the control clicks into position. You may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking, indicating the control is keeping the power level you set
Indicator Lights (on radiant glass models only)
A HOT indicator light will glow when any radiant element is turned on, and will remain on until the surface is cool enough to touch.
A SURFACE UNITS on indicator light will glow when any surface unit is on.
NOTE: The SURFACE UNITS on indicator light may glow between the surface control settings of LO and OFF, but there is no power to the surface units.
About the radiant surface units…
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. The surface unit will cycle on and off to maintain your selected control setting.
It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or surface on the glass surface when the surface is cool.
Even after the surface units are turned off, the glass cooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking. To
avoid over-cooking, remove pans from the surface units when the food is cooked. Avoid placing anything on the surface unit until it has cooled completely.
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
Stainless Steel: recommended
Aluminum: heavy weight recommended
Copper Bottom: recommended
Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron: recommended
Glass-ceramic: usable, but not recommended
Stoneware: usable, but not recommended
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on coil cooktops.
Surface Cookware Tips
Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware. Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than other metals. Cast-iron and coated cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb heat, but generally cook evenly at low to medium heat settings. Steel pans may cook unevenly if not combined with other metals.
For best cooking results, pans should be flat on the bottom. Match the size of the saucepan to the size of the surface unit. The pan should not extend over the edge of the surface unit more than 1 inch.
Wok Cooking
We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed wok. They are available at your local retail store.
Do not use woks that have support rings. Use of these types of woks, with or without the ring in place, can be dangerous. Placing the ring over the surface unit will cause a build-up of heat that will damage the porcelain cooktop. Do not try to use such woks without the ring. You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Clock and Timer Features
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Oven Control Settings: On some models you may use the oven light switch to turn the light on and off when the door is closed.
Oven Temperature Knob (on some models): Turn this knob to the setting you want.
Before you begin…
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.
The shelves have stop-locks, so that when placed correctly on the supports, they will stop before coming completely out, and will not tilt.
When placing and removing cookware, pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf support.
How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting
Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature. Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads.
For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10 minutes.
Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in the oven as much as possible. Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven. If you need to use two shelves, stagger the pans so one is not directly above the other, and leave approximately 11⁄2″ from the front of the pan to the front of the shelf.
Aluminum Foil
Do not use aluminum foil to catch spillovers when using the CircuWave fan. The foil will be sucked toward the convection fan. Also, covering an entire shelf with aluminum foil will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking.
You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan and broiler grid. However, you must mold the foil tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid.
How to Set the Oven for Broiling
Benefits of CircuWave
CircuWave Fan
In the CircuWave oven, a fan circulates the hot oven air over and around the food.
This circulating hot air is evenly distributed throughout the oven cavity.
The CircuWave fan will remain on when the oven door is opened.
To reduce smoking, avoid turning the fan on while broiling.
For best baking results with two racks, place the racks in B and D positions
To Set the Oven for CircuWave
Tips when using CircuWave
The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a timed baking or self-cleaning cycle.
To Set the Clock:
To Set the Timer:
To Reset the Timer:
If the display is still showing the time remaining, you may change it by pressing the HOUR and MIN. or SET TIME +/- pads until the time you want appears in the display.
If the remaining time is not in the display, recall the remaining time by pressing the TIMER ON/OFF pad and then pressing the HOUR and MIN. or SET TIME +/- pads until the new time you want shows in the display.
To Cancel the Timer:
Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad once. To cancel the timer press the TIMER ON/OFF pad again and hold for 4 seconds.
End of Cycle Tones (on some models)
Clear the tones by pressing the pad of the function you are using
Do not latch the oven door during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.
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. 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.
How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
Make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day
The display will show the cooking time remaining.
When the oven reaches the set temperature, a tone sounds. When the oven automatically turns off the AUTOMATIC OVEN light will flash and the oven will signal. Turn the oven control to OFF to stop the flashes and signal.
How to Set a Delay Start and Automatic Stop
Make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day.
When the oven automatically turns off the AUTOMATIC OVEN light will flash and the oven will signal. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF to stop the flashes and signal.
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.
Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven. These thermometers may vary 20–40 degrees.
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling or the self-cleaning temperatures (on some models). The adjustment will be retained in memory after a power failure.
For Self-Cleaning Models with Only an Oven Temperature Knob
When you are adjusting the thermostat, the following lights will flash indicating where the thermostat will be set when you release the adjustment button:
For Self-Cleaning Models with Pads and an Oven Temperature Knob
To Adjust the Thermostat on Standard Clean Models
Before a Clean Cycle
The range must be completely cool in order to set the self-clean cycle.
We recommend venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first self-clean cycle.
Remove all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven.
The oven shelves can be self-cleaned, but they will darken, lose their luster and become hard to slide.
Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners. Clean the top, sides and outside of the oven door with soap and water.
The enamel grid and broiler pan may be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven. However, to help prevent heavy smoke caused by self-cleaning the greasy soil in the pan, you must first clean off the excess grease.
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 well ventilated room.
How to Set the Oven for Cleaning
Clean cycle time is normally 4 hours and 20 minutes. On models with COOK TIME and START TIME pads, you can change the clean time to between 3 hours and 5 hours, 59 minutes by using the HOUR and MIN. pads. The display will show the clean time counting down.
When the CLEAN light flashes, and the oven has completely cooled, slide the latch handle to the left, and turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF. Never force the latch handle. You may damage the door lock.
To stop a clean cycle, turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF. Wait until the oven has cooled and unlatch the door
How to Delay the Start of Cleaning (on some models)
When the CLEAN light flashes, and the oven has completely cooled, slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go and turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF.
After a Clean Cycle
You may notice some white ash in the oven. Wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools.
If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled steel wool pad and rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture.
These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle.
If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle, repeat the cycle.
Oven Interior (non-self clean models)
Do not spray oven cleaner on the electrical controls and switches because it could cause a short circuit and result in sparking or fire.
Do not allow a film from the cleaner to build up on the temperature sensor—it could cause the oven to heat improperly. (The sensor is located at the top of the oven.) Carefully wipe the sensor clean after each oven cleaning, being careful not to move the sensor as a change in its position could affect how the oven bakes.
Do not spray any oven cleaner on the oven door, handles or any exterior surface of the oven, cabinets or painted surfaces. The cleaner can damage these surfaces.
Lift-Off Oven Door
The oven door is removable for cleaning.
Do not lift the door by the handle. Make sure the oven is completely cool.
Oven Heating Elements
Do not clean the bake element or the broil element. Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated.
To clean the oven floor, gently lift the bake element. Clean with warm soapy water.
Oven Shelves
Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool.
On self-cleaning models the oven shelves may be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven. However, the shelves will darken in color, lose their luster and become hard to slide if cleaned during the self-cleaning cycle.
To make the shelves slide more easily apply a small amount of vegetable oil or cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges of the oven shelves with the paper towel.
Oven Light Replacement (on some models)
CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel.
Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely.
To remove the cover:
To replace the cover:
Broiler Pan & Grid
After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven. Remove the grid from the pan. Carefully pour out the grease from the pan into a proper container.
Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water with a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad.
If food has burned on, sprinkle the grid with detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth. Soaking the pan will remove burned-on foods.
The broiler pan may be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner. If the grid is grey enamel, it can also be cleaned with an oven cleaner. If the grid is chrome, do not use an oven cleaner to clean it.
Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in the dishwasher. Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere in the range.
How to Remove the Storage Drawer to Clean Under the Range
To remove the storage drawer:
To replace the storage drawer:
Control Panel and Knobs
Clean up spatters with a damp cloth. Remove heavier soil with warm, soapy water.
Do not use abrasives of any kind on the control panel.
The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning. To remove a knob, pull it straight off the stem. Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak.
Oven Vent
On glass cooktop models, the oven is vented through an opening at the rear of the cooktop.
On coil cooktop models, the oven is vented through an opening under the right rear surface unit.
Never cover the opening with aluminum foil or any other material.
Painted Surfaces
Painted surfaces include the sides 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 painted surface.
Glass Window (on some models)
To clean the outside glass finish, use a glass cleaner. Rinse and polish with a dry cloth.
Clean the glass surface with cleaning cream before you use the cooktop for the first time. Also, clean the glass surface after each use. This helps protect the top and makes clean-up easier.
To clean the cooktop seal, let a wet cloth rest on it for a few minutes, then wipe clean. Use a mild detergent if needed.
Do not use a knife or any sharp object on the seal because it will cut or damage it.
Daily Cleaning
Use only a recommended cleaning cream, such as Cerama Brite or the Cooktop Cleaning Creme, on the glass cooktop.
To maintain and protect the surface of your new glass cooktop follow these steps.
Before you use the cooktop for the first time, clean it with cleaning cream. This helps protect the top and makes clean-up easier.
For heavy, burned-on soil:
Special Care
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.
NOTE: If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum, copper or enamel are allowed to boil dry, the overlay may bond with the glass cooktop and leave a black discoloration. This should be removed immediately before heating again or the discoloration may be permanent
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.
Lift-Up Cooktop (on some models)
Some models have a cooktop that can be lifted up for easier cleaning.
The entire cooktop may be lifted up and supported in the up position. The surface units do not need to be removed; however, you may remove one to make raising the cooktop easier. There are two side supports that lock into position when the cooktop is lifted up.
After cleaning under the cooktop with hot, mild soapy water and a clean cloth, lower the cooktop. Be careful not to pinch your fingers.
To lower the cooktop, push the rods back and gently lower the cooktop until it rests in place.
Surface Units (on some models)
To clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest setting for a minute. The coils will burn off any soil.
To remove a surface unit:
To replace a surface unit:
Drip Pans (on some models)
Remove the surface units. Then lift out the drip pans.
For best results, clean the drip pans by hand. Place them in a covered container (or a plastic bag) with 1/4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad if necessary. Rinse with clean water and polish with a clean soft cloth.
The drip pans may also be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Clean the area under the drip pans often. Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch fire.
Do not cover the drip pans with foil. Using foil so close to the receptacle could cause shock, fire or damage to the range.
Before You Begin
IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the local electrical inspector’s use.
IMPORTANT: OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES.
NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with the appliance after installation is completed.
NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions for future use.
NOTE: This appliance must be properly grounded.
Tools You Will Need
Electrical Requirements
CAUTION, FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE. REMOVE HOUSE FUSE OR OPEN CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION
This appliance must be supplied with the proper voltage and frequency, and connected to an individual, properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a circuit breaker or time delay fuse, as noted on the rating plate.
Wiring must conform to National Electric Codes.
If the electric service provided does not meet the above specifications, have a licensed electrician install an approved outlet.
Because range terminals are not accessible after range is in position, flexible service conduit or cord must be used.
1. Prepare the Opening
Allow 11⁄2″ spacing from the range to adjacent vertical walls above cooktop surface.
Allow 30″ minimum clearance between surface units and bottom of unprotected wood or metal top cabinet, and 15″ minimum between countertop and adjacent cabinet bottom.
EXCEPTION: Installation of a listed microwave oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall conform to the installation instructions packed with that appliance.
If cabinet storage is installed, reduce risk by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a min. of 5″ beyond the bottom of the cabinets. Make sure the wall covering, countertops and cabinets around the range can withstand heat generated by the range, oven or cooktop up to 200°F
Flooring Under the Range
2. Prepare for Electrical Connection
Effective January 1, 1996 the National Electric Code requires that new construction (not existing) utilize a 4-conductor connection to an electric range. When installing an electric range in new construction follow Steps 3 and 5 for 4-wire connection
Use only a 3-conductor or a 4-conductor UL-listed range cord. These cords may be provided with ring terminals on wire and a strain relief device.
A range cord rated at 40 amps with 125/250 minimum volt range is required. A 50 amp range cord is not recommended but if used, it should be marked for use with nominal 13⁄8″ diameter connection openings. Care should be taken to center the cable and strain relief within the knockout hole to keep the edge from damaging the cable.
NOTE: A 4-conductor cord is to be used when the appliance is installed in a mobile home or when local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral. If conduit is being used, go to Step 6 or 7.
3. Power Cord Strain Relief Installation
1. Remove the lower rear range wiring cover to expose the connector block and bracket.
2. Remove the knockout ring (13⁄8″) located on bracket directly below the connector. To remove the knockout, use a pair of pliers to bend the knockout ring away from the bracket and twist until ring is removed.
3. Assemble the strain relief in the hole. Insert the power cord through the strain relief and tighten. Allow enough slack to easily attach the cord terminals to the connector block. If tabs are present at the end of the winged strain relief, they can be removed for better fit. NOTE: Do not install the power cord without a strain relief. The strain relief bracket should be installed before reinstalling the rear range wiring cover.
4. 3-Wire Power Cord Installation
WARNING: The neutral or ground wire of the power cord must be connected to the neutral terminal located in the center of the connector block. The power leads must be connected to the outside (brass colored) terminals.
Remove the 3 wire terminal screws from the connector block. Insert screws through each power cord terminal ring and into the connector block until the screws engage the nuts. Be certain that the center wire is connected to the center screw of the connector block. Tighten screws securely.
Do NOT remove ground strap connection.
5. 4-Wire Power Cord Installation
WARNING: The neutral wire of the supply circuit is connected to the neutral terminal located in the center of the connector block. The power leads must be connected to the outside (brass colored) terminals.The 4th grounding lead must be connected to the frame of the range with the grounding plate and grounding screw.
6. 3-Wire Conduit Installation
Remove the 3 screws from the connector block. Insert bare wires between the connector block terminals and movable nuts. Tighten screws securely. Do not remove ground strap connection.
WARNING: Connector block is approved for copper wire connection only. If aluminum wire is used, see note below.
NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING
Wire used, location and enclosure of splices, etc., must conform to good wiring practices and local codes.
7. 4-Wire Conduit Installation
Remove the 3 screws from the connector block. Remove the grounding strap from the connector block middle location and the screw connecting it to the frame of the range. Insert bare wires between the connector block terminals and movable nuts. Tighten screws securely. Attach ground wire to the frame of the range.
WARNING: Connector block is approved for copper wire connection only. If aluminum wire is used, see note below.
NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING
Wire used, location and enclosure of splices, etc., must conform to good wiring practices and local codes.
8. Anti-Tip Bracket Installation
An Anti-Tip bracket is supplied with instructions for installation in a variety of locations. The instructions include a template, a parts list and a list of tools necessary to complete the installation. Read the Important Safety Information and the instructions that fit your situation before beginning installation
WARNING
9. Leveling the Range
The range must be level. Leveling feet are located at each corner of the base of the range. Remove the storage drawer. Using channel locks, rotate the leveling feet in and out as required to level the range. (For instructions on how to remove and replace the storage drawer, see the Care and cleaning of the range section.)
On some models, there are plastic covers which may be removed for easy adjustment (just squeeze and pull).
One of the rear leveling feet will engage the Anti-Tip bracket (allow for some side to side adjustment). Allow a minimum clearance of 1/8″ between the range and the leveling foot that is to be installed into the Anti-Tip bracket.
Check the range for proper installation into the Anti-Tip bracket by removing the storage drawer and inspecting the rear leveling leg. Make sure it fits securely into the slot.
10. Final Check
Be sure all range controls are in the OFF position before leaving the range.
Surface units will not maintain a rolling boil or cooking is not fast enough
Surface units do not work properly
Tiny scratches (may appear as cracks) or abrasions on radiant cooktop
Areas of discoloration on the cooktop
Hot sugar mixtures or plastic melted to the surface
Frequent cycling off and on of surface units
Surface units not functioning properly
The surface units are not plugged in solidly.
With the controls off. check to make sure the surface unitis plugged completely into the receptacle.
The surface unit controls improperly set.
Check to see the correct control is set for the surface unit you are using.
The drip pans are not set securely in the cooktop.
With the controls off. check to make sure the drip pan is in the recess in the cooktop and that the opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle.
Oven light does not work
Tighten or replace the bulb.
Oven will not work
Food does not bake or roast properly
Food does not broil properly
Oven is not set at BROIL.
Make sure you turn the knob all the way to the BROIL position.
Door not open to the broil stop position as recommended.
See the Using the oven section.
Improper shelf position being used.
See the Broiling guide.
Food being cooked in ahot pan.
Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range. Make sure it is cool.
Cookware not suited for broiling.
Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.
Aluminum foil used on the broiling pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended.
See the Using the oven section.
Food does not broil properly
Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
Broil for the longest period of time recommended in the Broiling guide.
Oven temperature too hot or too cold
Clock and timer do not work
Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet.
Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live. properly grounded outlet.
A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Oven controls improperly set.
See the Using the clock and timer section.
The display goes blank or indicator lights come on when range is not in use
Oven door is crooked
Oven makes clicking noise
Excessive smoke during broiling
“F—and a number” flash in the display
Power outage
Oven will not self-clean
Oven starts a self-clean cycle when you wanted to bake. roast or broil
“Crackling” or “popping” sound
Excessive smoking
Oven door will not unlock
CLEAN light is on when you want to cook
Oven not clean after a clean cycle
CLEAN light flashes
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One Year: From the date of the original purchase
FOR MODELS JBP61, JBP63, AND JBS61 ONLY:
Five Years: From the date of the original purchase
What We Will Not Cover:
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states 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 state to state. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
