GE JB400 Steam Clean Range Range Models: JB400DP1WW JB400DP1BB JB400SPSS
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The information in this presentation is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic, & mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury & property damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for the interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use. WARNING To avoid personal injury, disconnect power before servicing this product.
GE Factory Service Employees are required to use safety glasses with side shields, cut resistant (Dyneema®) gloves & steel toe shoes for all repairs. Plano Safety Glasses Steel Toe Shoes Dyneema® Cut Resistant Glove Prescription Safety Glasses Safety Glasses must be compliant with ANSI Z87.
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Nomenclature J B 400 D P 1 WW J = GE Copyright 2009 5
Model / Serial Number Plate Model / serial plate is located on the front frame behind the storage drawer. • Mini-Manual is in an envelope and located inside the left hand panel.
Anti-Tip Bracket * Range must be secured by the Anti-Tip Bracket supplied.
Oven Door Removal • Fully open the door. • Push the hinge locks down toward the door frame, to the unlocked position. This may require a flat blade screwdriver.
Oven Door Removal • Close door to the door removal position. • Firmly grasp both sides of the door at the top. • Lift door up until the hinge arm is clear of the slot.
Oven Door Re-Installation • Firmly grasp both sides of the door at the top. • With the door at the same angle as the removal position, seat the indentation of the hinge arm into the bottom edge of the hinge slot.
Oven Door Re-Installation • Fully open the door. • Push the hinge locks up against the front frame of the oven cavity, to the locked position. • Close the oven door.
Door Gasket Door gasket attached with spring clips around perimeter of door.
Door Gasket A gap must be left in the gasket at the bottom of the door. The gap is required to provide air flow in the oven for proper baking results.
Door Switch Door switch is merely a sensor input to the control. It allows the control to know the status of the door position, open or closed. Has no control over the oven light operation.
Door Switch Replacement After lifting cooktop, switch assembly can be released by removing two ¼” hex heads securing it to the front frame of the oven.
Cooktop • Open oven door. • Remove two ¼” hex head screws securing cooktop to front frame. • Lift cooktop. • Use prop to support cooktop, if desired.
Cooktop Elements 8 Inch 2000W 6 Inch 1500W 10 Inch 3000W Inner – 1400W Outer – 1600W 6 Inch 1500W Copyright 2009 17
Cooktop Element Replacement After marking the numbered holes on the burner outer case, lift up on spring clip to disengage it from the burner.
Cooktop Element Replacement • After removing hex head from “L” bracket, remove bracket. • Disengage mounting clips from burner case. • Mark and remove wires from terminals.
Temperature Limit / Hot Cooktop Light Switch The temperature limit/hot cooktop light switch performs two functions: 1. Turns on the Hot Cooktop Light when the surface unit switch is turned on. The hot light will remain on until the glass surface above the heating unit has cooled below 150°F (even after the surface unit switch has been turned off).
Temperature Limit / Hot Cooktop Light Switch The temperature limit/hot cooktop light switch performs two functions: 2. Detects when glass temperature above a unit has exceeded it’s limit of approximately 1031°F and disconnects power to that unit. When the glass temperature cools below 1031°F, the unit will turn back on. * The temperature limit/hot light switch cannot be calibrated.
Cooktop Removal • Begin by disconnecting two power plugs at rear of cooktop area. • Next, remove ground wire screw at bottom of cooktop.
Cooktop Removal • Return cooktop to normally closed position. • Lift rear of cooktop @ two inches. • Pull cooktop towards front of range to disengage hinge slots on cooktop from hinge pins on frame.
Control Panel Removal The control panel contains the ERC & the infinite heat switches. To Service: 1. Remove 3 ¼” hex heads at the top, in the back of the range. 2. Remove 2 Phillips screws under the control panel in the front of the range.
Control Panel Removal 3. Pull bottom of panel out while lifting panel up. 4. Lay panel on cooking surface. CAUTION: Place a protective covering (such as a towel) between the control panel and the cooking surface to avoid damage to either.
Oven Sensor • Oven sensor should read @ 1100Ω at room temperature. • Resistance can be read at the ERC plug (white wires) pins 1 & 2 or it can be read at the sensor disconnect plug behind the range.
Oven Sensor Oven sensor disconnect plug.
T09 Control - ERC 2:31 The T09 Control System consists of the control, the key panel and the oven sensor. (Control & key panel are a single component).
Display On / Off Feature 3:02 Note: the clock display will go blank if the UP and DOWN arrows are pressed at the same time for 1 sec or less.
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T09 Control – ERC Removal • To remove ERC from backsplash, remove 4 ¼” hex heads securing ERC to backsplash frame. • Remove ERC from frame.
T09 Control - ERC 2 white – Sensor Orange / Yellow – Door Switch Oven Light Neutral Broil Element Bake & Broil Common Bake Element L1 L2 Copyright 2009 32
Key Panel Test 3:02 Depress each pad on the key panel individually. If the key panel is functioning properly, the following should occur: • Bake, Broil, Steam Clean, Kitchen Timer, Cooking Time – Audible tone and display showing mode of operation selected. • Start/On, Clear/Off – Audible tone and display shows time of day. • Increase/Decrease pads – No audible tone. Can only be used after another function has been selected. Pressing both keys at the same time turns display on/off.
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Fault Codes --3 F-code Retrieval Mode Function Code retrieval to display Clear codes Exit mode Key (s) Conditions & Response Kitchen Timer + Fault codes displayed Up + Down Kitchen Timer + Fault codes cleared Clock Return to normal Clear/Off operation Copyright 2009 35
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Steam Clean Procedure To begin the steam cycle: 1. Remove racks and accessories from the oven cavity. Do not place cookware or other items in the oven during the Steam Clean cycle. 2. Pour 1 cup (8 oz.) of room temperature water onto the recessed area of the oven bottom. Do not add cleaning solutions or chemicals of any kind to the water. 3. Close the door.
Steam Clean Procedure 0:30 4. Press the Steam Clean pad; then press Start/On. 5. A 30-minute cycle will begin to count down on the display. 6. When the Steam Clean cycle is complete, the oven control will beep and the Steam Clean light will blink. Press the Clear/Off pad.
Steam Clean Procedure 7. The oven bottom and remaining water will still be very warm at the end of the cycle. This is normal. 8. Remove soils using a scrub brush or nylon scouring pad. A soap filled steel wool pad may be used only on the porcelain oven interior. The use of abrasive pads will scratch the door glass. Do not wipe soil or water onto the door gasket. 9. Remove any remaining water with a dry cloth or sponge. 10. Leave the door open to air dry.
Steam Clean Procedure – IMPORTANT NOTES • If a steam clean cycle is initiated without water, press the Clear/Off pad to end the cycle. Wait for the range to cool to room temperature before pouring water into the recessed area and initiating another steam cycle. • Do not open the door during the Steam Clean cycle. An error beep will sound upon opening the door. • If a steam cycle is interrupted by opening the door, oven needs to be allowed to cool to room temperature and another steam cycle initiated.
Hidden Bake Element • If a problem is suspected with the hidden bake element, check for proper resistance at the rear of the ERC or at the yellow / orange wire disconnect plug before range disassembly. • Resistance between orange and yellow wires to element should be @ 20Ω.
Hidden Bake Element • If element requires replacement, range left side panel needs to be removed. • Begin by removing the hidden screw at bottom front after removing storage drawer.
Hidden Bake Element After lifting or removing cooktop, remove two ¼” hex heads and a single Phillips screw from the top of the side panel.
Hidden Bake Element Next, remove 3 ¼” hex heads from rear of left side panel.
Hidden Bake Element Finally, grasp panel and lift @ an inch to release tabs on the side of the frame from openings in the side panel.
Hidden Bake Element Carefully, lift insulation blanket and temporarily tuck it under upper frame to clear work area.
Hidden Bake Element Push down on insulation retainer to clear it from the bake element compartment opening.
Hidden Bake Element • Remove orange and yellow leads from bake element terminals. • Remove two ¼” hex heads securing element compartment cover to frame.
Hidden Bake Element Fold out or completely remove compartment cover to access hidden bake element.
Hidden Bake Element Slide out element from compartment to remove.
Hidden Bake Element Upon re-insertion of bake element, tabs on assembly must align with slots or openings on the far side of the compartment.
Oven Light Oven lighting consists of a single 40w, incandescent bulb with a clear glass cover held in place with a spring wire.
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