A:AnswerHi 2TfruT - Thanks for considering GE Model # JB860SJSS! The range is 29 7/8" wide and fits in a standard 30" free-standing range cutout. We suggest viewing the Quick Specs document at the following link for dimensions: https://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=JB860SJ_c2.pdf - We’d love to have you in the family. Keep in touch at GEAppliances.com. Sue
A:AnswerHi Kris - Thanks for choosing GE Model JB860BJTS! We are excited to have you in the family. Flat bottom pans are essential for good cooking performance since the bottom of the pan needs to touch the glass for the best heat transfer. Stainless steel is highly recommended. A sandwich clad bottom is especially good because it combines the durability and stability of stainless steel with the heat conduction and distribution of aluminum or copper. Heavy-weight aluminum cookware is also recommended. It conducts heat faster than other metals and cooks evenly. Copper bottom pans are also good, but they can leave residues on the cooktop that appear as scratches. These can be removed if cleaned immediately, but do not let a copper bottom pan boil dry. An overheated copper pot will leave a residue that will permanently stain the cooktop. Porcelain coated cast iron cookware is okay as long as the cookware is covered completely with porcelain enamel. Caution is recommended when using cast iron cookware that is not completely covered with smooth porcelain enamel, as it may scratch the glass ceramic cooktop. We suggest viewing the following link- RANGE - COOKWARE USED ON A RADIANT SMOOTH GLASS COOKTOP: https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=16259 - Keeping your range looking new is easy if you watch this quick use and care video. From selecting the best cleaners, proper maintenance practices, to identifying the proper cookware this video will show you all you need to know about enjoying your new range. Play Video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/H4FKm7GUS7w?rel=0 - We hope this is helpful. Keep in touch at GEAppliances.com. Sue
A:AnswerHello Richard - Thank you for reaching out about this amazing range. When using the oven, the bake cooking modes will utilize both elements. The primary heat source will be the bottom baking element, however, the top broil element will cycle on and off to provide a browning on top of the cooking food. We hope this helps. Please let us know if you have any more questions.
A:AnswerHello Suzy, thank you for your question! This range does not come in our Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel. However, cleaning fingerprints and other soils from this appliance is simple! We recommend using mild soap (dish soap) with water using a soft cloth. For heavy soils: use a paste of baking soda and water while rubbing with a soft cloth. We do not, however, recommend using appliance wax, polish, bleach, steel wool, abrasives, ammonia, acids, or commercial oven cleaners as these could damage the surface of your appliance. If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to us via the "Contact Us" link on our website. We hope this helps! -Chris
A:AnswerHello Julie826 - Thank you for your question; we are happy to help! Please visit the following link to view your model self-cleaning instructions provided on page 20 of the owner's manual: https://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=49-80764-4.PDF
We hope this information helps. Thanks for checking. Olga
A:AnswerHi Winediva - The range is approximately 30" wide (29-7/8″). We currently do not offer a 40" wide electric double oven range. Thanks for your interest in GE! Keep in touch at GEAppliances.com - Sue
A:AnswerHello Kj. Both ovens can be set at the same time for a self clean cycle. The last oven set will automatically delay its start until the end of the first oven's clean cycle. Thanks for checking. Olga
A:AnswerHi SeoulGlo - Thanks for reaching out to us regarding your GE range. Our ranges meet all standards set by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL). UL evaluates external temperature limitations for ranges. The front and sides of a range can vary from 152 to 212 degrees F., depending on the materials. There are currently no temperature limitations for the horizontal surface, or cooktop, of a range. Left front burner is 3100 Watts (Power Boil) and right front burner is 3000 Watts. When the glass around each burner goes above 150 degrees F, the hot surface light will come on to remind you that the surface is hot. After the unit is turned off, the light will remain on until the area around the burner has cooled to below 150 degrees F. This usually takes about twenty minutes. Oversized pans will trap heat between the bottom of the pan and the cooktop; this will transfer a lot of heat to the cooktop. Your pans should not hang over more than one inch on each side of any surface burner. If you need further assistance, please reach out to us at GEAppliances.com/service or call 1-800-GECares (1-800-432-2737). Keep in touch! Sue
A:AnswerHi - Approximate Product Dimensions: (WxHxD) (in.) 29 7/8 in x 47 in x 28 1/4 in. We suggest to view the Quick Specs at the following link for more details: https://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=JB860DJ_EJ_BJ_R2_17.pdf - Keep in touch! Sue
A:AnswerHello pickle - Thank you for your interest in GE Appliances. The Calrod Coils are only available in gas models. Electric Ranges are best with radiant smoothtop surfaces. You can see all the amazing features a smoothtop has to offer here: https://www.geappliances.com/ge/cooktops/electric-cooktop-features-videos.htm Keep in touch! - John
A:AnswerHi MDCM - We advise not to use aluminum foil or liners to line oven bottoms. The foil will trap heat below, and upset the performance of the oven. Same is true for similar items such as silicone oven liners. Foil can melt and permanently damage the oven bottom. Damage from improper use of aluminum foil 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 ½” from oven walls to prevent poor heat circulation. See the following links: USING ALUMINUM FOIL ON RANGE: https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=17043 - OVEN LINERS (NON-STICK AFTER MARKET): https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=18254 - (Oven Interior Dimensions (lower) 24W x 17 1/2H x 18 1/4D; (upper) 24W x 8-7/8H x 18-1/4D). Keep in touch! Sue
A:AnswerHi Molly - Thanks for reaching out to us regarding the steam. The oven is vented through a duct behind the right rear burner on the backsplash. This will cause that area of your cooktop to feel warm and may even seem to be turned on. It is normal to see steam and vapors coming from the oven vent during baking or roasting. Your new oven may be larger than your former range and, therefore, holds more food for baking and roasting. With this increased capacity, you may see an increase in visible steam and vapors. When using the convection feature, it is normal to see steam coming out of the oven vent. As the number of shelves or amount of food being cooked increases, the amount of visible steam will also increase. Keep in touch! Sue
A:AnswerHi Tableshoe - Thanks for choosing GE and for sharing your concern regarding the tones. In additional to volume (Lo, Med, High), the tone can be continuous (Con bEEP) or one repeating beep (bEEP). A continuous setting will continue to sound a tone until a button on the control is pressed. For reference, see page 12 of the Owner's Manual at the following link: https://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=49-80764-2.pdf - Keep in touch! Sue
A:AnswerYes. You should let it run for a while before using it the first time. There is also a smell that comes along with it. I was not advised to use self cleaning but to let it run at 400 degrees for an hour or so. Self cleaning will obviously get even hotter. I opened a window and it wasn't too bad. The smell hasn't occurred since.
A:AnswerHi doitmyself - Thanks for choosing GE! You will need to supply a UL Listed 40 AMP 4-Wire 4' Cord or 3-Wire 4' Cord. Check with your local utilities for electrical codes which apply in your area. We encourage you to view the Installation Guide at the following link for complete details: https://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=31-10816-2.pdf - You may want to pair with GE® 1.9 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Sensor Microwave Oven
JVM7195BLTS with four-speed, 400-CFM venting fan system
to quickly remove smoke, steam and odors from the cooktop to keep kitchen air fresh and clean. Enjoy! Sue