12 Hr Automatic Oven Shut-Off on Old Ranges

Many ovens and ranges with touch pad clock controls will automatically shut off after 12 hours. The benefit of this is the peace-of-mind and energy savings if the oven is accidentally left on. Models with no clock or timer do not have automatic shutdown.

When the feature was first introduced, some models had the automatic oven shut-off and others did not. An "Override" feature was also introduced later. This allows the 12 Hr shut-off to be deactivated so that the oven can be used for longer than 12 hours at a time.

To determine if an older model has the 12 Hr Automatic Oven Shut-Off and Override feature:

Electric Ranges:

  • Starting in 1995, the automatic shut-off was a feature on the following:
    • "SmartSet" control models. Has Override feature.
    • QuickSet II" and "QuickSet III" control models. Override feature added 4/1996
    • ERC II" control models
  • Starting 7/1997, the 12 Hr Shut-Off was a feature on the following:
    • All electric free-standing ranges with "Quickset IV" and "Quickset V" controls. Also has "override" feature.
    • These models include: JBP79WY/BY/AY, JB940WY/AY/BY, JB960WY/AY/BY.

Gas Ranges:

  • Starting in 1995, the 12 Hr Shut-Off was a feature on the following:
    • "SmartSet" control models. Has "override" feature.
    • "QuickSet II" and "QuickSet III" control models ("override" feature added 4/1996)
    • "ERC II" control models
  • Starting 5/1998, the 12 Hr Shut-Off was a feature on the following:
    • All free-standing gas ranges with "Quickset IV" and "Quickset V" controls. Also has "override" feature. Only QS-IV and QS-V models manufactured 5/98 or later have the override feature.
    • These models include: JGBP90MEA, JGBP86, JGBP85, JGBP79AEA/BEA/WEA, JGBP35BEA/WEA/AEA.

To deactivate (override) the automatic shut-off on most older models:

Press the Minute slew pads (Up or Down arrow) for 4 seconds until the display shows the word OFF (will shut down after 12 hours) or ON (will not shut down after 12 hours). The oven must NOT be operating to do this.

Please consult the Owner's Manual for model specific information. Download a copy of the Owner's Manual and/or Installation Instructions.