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~LP US~LP YOU... Beforeusing your range, read this book mreftily. Write down the model and serial numbers. K you received a damaged range... It is intendd to help you operate and maintiin your new range properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 You’ll find them on a label on the front of the range behind the storage drawer.
WORTANT SA~W ~STRUCTIONS Rwd M Wtm@om BeforeUskg YourWge. I~ORTANT S~ETY NOTICE c The CaMorniaSafe Drinking Water and Totic EnforcementAct requiresthe Governor of Californiato publisha fistof substances knownto thestateto causebirthdefectsor other reproductiveharm,andrequiresbusinessesto warncustomersof potentialexposureto such substances. ● The fiberglass insulation in se~-clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monotide during the cleaning cycle.
WORTANT ● ● SA~~ Do not store flammable materhdsin an oven or near the cooktop. DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUST~LE MATE~LS, GASOL~ OR OT~R FLAWBLE VAPORSAND LIQU~S ~ THE VIC~ITY OF T~S OR ANY OTHER APPLMNCE. ● ~STRUC~ONS (contlnud) \ ● Keep hood and grease ~ters clean to maintain goodventingandto avoidgreasefries. ● Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materkdsaccumdate in or near the range. ,d ● Do not use water on greasefires. Never pick up a flaming pan.
Self-CleaningOven ● Do not clean the door gasket. The doorgasket is essentialfor a goodseal.Careshouldbe taken notto rub,damageor movethe gasket. s Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial ovencleaneror ovenlinerprotectivecoating of anykindshouldbe usedin or aroundany partof the oven.Residuefromovencleaners willdamagetheinsideof theovenwhentheseKcleancyclein used. Clean ody parts listed in this Use and Care Book. ● Before seE-claing the oven, remove broiler pan and other cookware.
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I Feature Index 1 Solid Disk Element Surface Unit Controls Explained on page 5,9,29 2 ‘ON” Indicator Light for Solid Disk Element Surface Units 9 3 Surface Light Switch (on some models) 9 4 Oven CANCEL button Push it to cancel any oven operation. 5 Oven Control, Clock and Timer 6 Set Knob Lets you set oven temperature, clock timer and ~ or LO broil. 7 Oven Light Switch Lets you turn the interior oven light on and off when the door is closed. 8 Oven Vent. &ea may get hot during oven use.
a,, SU~ACE COO~G Before Using YourSolid Disk Modtie for the First Time The top working surface of sofid disk elements have a protective coating which must be hardened before using the elementi for the first time. To harden this coating, the elements should be heated without a pan for about 5 minutes at the ~ setting. Otherwise the coating will stick to the pan. There will be some smoke and odor; this is normal. Heating of the element will change the stainless steel element trim rings to a gold color.
How to Set the Controls 1. Push the control knob in. 2. Turn either clockwise or counterclockwise to the desired heat setting. \ \@ u E The control must be pushed in to set only from the 0~ position. When the control is in ~y position other than OFF, it may be rotated without pushing in. Be sure you turn control to OFF when you finish cooking. An indicator fight will @owwhen ANY heat on any surface unit is on. Cooktop temperatures increases with the number of surface units that are on.
S~ACE COO~G (continued) How to CheckPan Pefiomance on a Solid Disk Suflace Utit 1. Put 1 inch of water into the pan. 2. Bring water to a boil and observe the pattern of the bubbles as the water comes to a boil. 3. A uniform pattern of bubbles across the bottom of the pan confirms a good heat transfer and a good pan. 4. Bubbles localized in only a portion of the bottom indicate uneven contact of the pan to the surface unit, uneven heat transferor an unsuitable pan. ~.: ~ ~,?,> ,“,. .:, ,.~!,,.: ,::,-.
Questionsand Answers Q. May I can foods and preserves on my solid disk surface units? A. Yes, but ody use cookware designed for canning purposes. Check the manufacturer’s instructions and recipes for preserving foods. Be sure canner is flat-bottomed and fits over the center of the solid disk surface unit. Since canning generates large amounts of steam, be careful to avoid bums from steam or heat. Canning should only be done on the surface units. Follow our recommendations in the Home Canning Tips section.
Canning should be done on the solid disk surface unit’s only. Pots that extend beyond one inch of a cooking unit’s trim ring are not recommended for most surface cooking. However, when canning with a water-bath or pressure canner, larger-diameter cookware maybe used. This is because boiling water temperatures (even under pressure) are not harmful to cooktop surfaces surrounding the cooking units.
TIMER STOP CLOCK TIME CLEAN COOK TIME BROIL BAKE nDDDDDD Oven “On” Indicator To Set the Clock The word “ON’ is displayed when the BAKE or the BRO~ button is pushed. It goes out when the oven CANCEL button is pushed or when the oven shuts off automatically. The oven operation is controlled electronically. The following instructions tell you how to operate the electronic controls. 1. Wsh the CLOCK button. 2. Turn the SET knob to the correct time of day. The clock is now set.
Before Using YourOven 1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand how to set them properly. Read over the directions for the Oven Controls so you understand how to use them. 2. Check oven interior. hok at the shelves. Take a practice run at removing and replacing them properly, to give sure, sturdy support. 3. Read over information and tips that follow. 4. Keep this book handy so you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new range.
I Oven Light The light comes on automatically when the door is opened. Use the switch on the control panel to turn the light on and off when the door is closed. Do ZtYourse~—Adjustthe Oven Themostit H you don’t think the oven is heating at the right temperature when you are baking or roasting, you can reset the thermostat yourseti. When cooking food for the first time in your new oven, use time given on recipes as a guide.
BA~G (continued) How to Set YourRange for Bating 3. Push the CANCEL button when baking is finished and then remove To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on. 1. Push the BAKE button. BAKE D 2. Turn the SET knob until the desired temperature is displayed. ? SET 1 @ ~ To change the oven temperature during the bake cycle, push the BAKE button and then turn the SET knob to get the new temperamre.
How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop BAKE Quick Reminder: 1. Push the COOK TIME button. 2. Turn the SET knob to set the cooking time. 3. Push the STOP T~E button. 4. Turn the SET knob until the desired stop time appears in the display. 5. Push the BAKE button. 6. Turn the SET knob to select the oven temperature. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on.
BA~G (continued) For best baking results, follow these suggestions: Oven Shelves the oven Arrange shelf or shelves in the desired locations while the oven is cool. The correct shelf position depends on the kind of food and the browning desired. As a general rule, place-most foods in the middle of the oven, on either shelf position B or C. See the chart for suggested shelf positions.
Baking Guides When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for the best baking results. Cookies When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan (short sides dl around) may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur. Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the walls or the door of the oven. Never entirely cover a shelf with a large cookie sheet.
ROAS~G Do not lock the oven door with the latch during Roasting. The latch is used for seti-cl=ning ody. Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures,which should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum. Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. Therefore, the oven controls are set for BA= or Timed Baking. You may hear a slight clicking sound, indicating the oven is working properly.
Questions and Answers Q. Is it neeessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer? A. Checking the finished intemd temperature at the completion of cooking time is recommended. Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide section. For roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer at half-hour intervals after half the cooking time has passed. Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to carve it? A. Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to 20 minutes after removing them from the oven.
Do not lock the oven door with the latch during broiling. The latch is used for seE-cleaning only. Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the upper unit in the oven. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum. 1. If the meat has fat or gristle near edge, cut vertical slashes through both ~bout 2“ apart.-If desired, fat may be trimmed, leaving layer about 1/8” thick. 2.
5. When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty edges, which could soil oven with fat dripping, hang over the sides. 6. The broiler does not need to be preheated. However, for very thin foods, or to increase browning, preheat if desired. 7. Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning the oven shelf at next lowest shelf position and increasing cooking time given in this guide 1Y2 times per side. 8.
OPEM~G T~ Nod SELF-CLEmG CleamngTree: 3 hours OWN Before a Clean Cycle The range must be completely cool in order to set the se~-clean cycle. You may have to allow the oven to cool before you can slide the door latch. 1. Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven—they cannot withstand the high cleaning temperatures. NOTE: The oven shelves may be left in oven. Shelveswill discolor and become hard to slide after the self-clean cycle. 2.
How to Set Oven for Cleaning Quick Reminder: 1. Repare the oven for cleaning. 2. Close and latch the oven door. 3. Wsh the CLEAN button. 4. Turn the SET knob to set the clean time. 1. Follow the steps to prepare the oven for cleaning. 2. Close the oven door and slide latch handle to the right as r far as it will go. Never force the door latch 111111-+ han~e. Forcing the handle may damage the door lock mechanism.
— OPEMT~G Tm SELF-CLEA~G (continued) OWN How to Set Delay Shrt of Cleting Delay Start is setting the oven timer to start the clean cycle automatically at a later time than the present time of day. NOTE: Before beginting make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day. For example: Let’s say it’s 7:00 and you want the oven to begin self-cleaning at 9:00 after you’re finished in the kitchen. The oven is just soiled a normal amount so the normal Clean Time of 3 hours is preferred. 1.
Questionsmd Answers Q. ~ my oven clock is not set to the correct time of day, mn I still se~-clean my oven? A. If the clock is not set to the correct time of day you will not be able to set a delay clean to end at a specific time. Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part of my se~-cleaning oven? A. No cleaners or coatings should be used around any part of this oven.
Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfacto~ service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for your cooktop to assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE T~T ELECTWC POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEAMNG Am PART OFT= RANGE.
Suflace Light and Starter (on some models) Do not touch the btib when it is hot or with wet hands. Never wipe the tight area with a wet cloth. Electrical power must be shut off if you have to replace a broken bulb. To replace the btib: 1. flip the front of the hinged canopy up. 2. Remove the fluorescent light bulb. Replace the bulb with one of the same length and wattage. 3. hwer the canopy. To replace the stirter: 1. Open the canopy and remove the bulb as explained above. 2.
CA~ Am CLEHG (continued) Oven Light Bdb The light bulb is located on the back wall of the oven. Before replacing the bulb, disconnect electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or unplug the range from the electrical outlet. Let the bulb cool completely before removing it. For your safety, do not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth. H you do, the bulb will break. To remove: Unscrew the cover and remove the bulb. To replace: Wt in a new 40-watt appliance bulb.
RemovableOven Door The oven door is removable, but it is heavy. You may need help removing and replacing the door. Do not lift the door by the handle. This could cause the glass to break or cause damage to the door. To remove the door, open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open. Grasp fitiy on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges.
(continued) ● ● ● ● All ranges can tip. Injmy codd resdt. h~ the Anti-tipdetice packed tith the range. See the Instigation Instmctions. ST~~ITY I DEWCE~STALLATION~STRUC~ONS FORBRAC~T HT NO. 34M73 Tools needed: ● Phillips head screwdriver ● 13/8” open end or adjustable wrench The bracket attaches to floor or wall to hold either the right or left rear leg leveler. If fastening to the floor, be sure that the screws do not penetrate electrical wiring or plumbing.
QUES~ONS? USETHIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM ‘&B~~G” OR “0~~’ ODOR E-ING FROM OVEN WEN TURNED ON OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT WORK OVEN WILL NOT WORK FOOD DOES NOT BROL PROPERLY FOOD DOES NOT ROAST OR BAKE PROPERLY OVEN ~LL NOT SELF-CLEAN OVEN DOOR WON’T OPEN ~R SELF-CLEAN CYCLE OVEN NOT CLEAN AFTER CLEAN CYCLE OVEN DOOR ACC~ENTALLY LOCKED D~NG COO~NG SURFACE LAMP DOES NOT WORK (on some models) OVEN TEMPERATURE TOO HOT OR TOO COLD ● POSS~LE CAUSE ● This is nod in a new oven and will dissipate in time.
T~ ● PROBLEM SURFACE~S WLL NOT MMNTMN A ROLL~G BOE OR FR~G RATE IS NOT FAST ENOUGH POSS~LE FOODS COOK SLOWLY ● SOLD DISK SURFACE ~TS SMOKE W~E HEA~NG Because the units heat by conduction, the cooktop surfaces may seem hotter than you are used to. This is normal. Make sure flat-bottom pans are used. Improper cookware being used. Pan bottoms should be flat, fairly heavy weight and the same diameter as the surface unit selected.
We’llBeThere Wlti the purchase ofyour newGE appliance, receivethe assurancethatifyou ever need tiorrnation or assistancefrom GE,wdll be there.All you haveto do iscall–toll-free! lmHome RepairSewi~ 80WEXARES(80M32-2737) AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair semice, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company-perated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
YOUR GE SOLID DISK RANGE WARRANTY 11 Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain semice under warranty. 1! II WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repairor replace any pan of the COOMOP that fails because of a manufacturing dafnmt UGIGUL.
