0 ge.com Safety Instructions ..... 2-7 Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Aluminum Foil ................ 15 Clock and Timer .......... Oven ..................... 17, 18 12-25 Baking and Roasting ........ 15 Broiling, Broiling Guide ...... 16 Oven Control ............ 12, 13 Power Outage ........... Preheating .................. Sabbath Feature ........ m U m 14, 18 15 21, 22 Self-Cleaning ............ 24, 25 Special Features ............ 20 Thermostat Adjustment .....
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. WARNING: ® in this manual is not followed exactlg, a fire or explosion meg result causing propertg damage, personal injurg or death.
ge.com 'T:J:::::I2 WARNING! ii//i/i!ii_i_iiii/ IMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAFETYPRECAUTIONS _t_:_ Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to prevent poor air circulation. _:: Be sure all packaging materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packaging material ignite. _?_:_ Be sure your range is correctlg adjusted by a qualified service technician or installer for the tgpe of gas (natural or LP)that is to be used.
ge.com WARNING! ii//i/i!ii_iiiiiii/ SURFACEBURNERS Use proper pan size-avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped, Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. To avoid spiffovers, make sure cookware is large enough to contain the food properly.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. COOKMEATAND POULTRYTHOROUGHLY... Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at least on INTERNALtemperature of ff60°F and poultry to at least on INTERNAL temperature of l80°E Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodbome illness. OVEN Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. Thehot air and steam that escape can cause burns to hands,face and eyes. _:: Do not use the oven for a storage area.
ge.com iiIIiIi!ii_iiiiiiil SELF-CLEANINGOVEN ;_):,: Be sure to wipe off excess spillage before self-cleaning operation. ;_::,: Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the shelves, ang broiler pan, grid and other cookware, _?_:: Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket. ;_::,: If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the oven off and disconnect the power supplg. Have it serviced bg a qualified technician.
Using the gas surface burners. Throughout this manual, features and appearance Before Lighting may vary from your model. a Gas Burner ::J_:: Nake sure all burners are in place. _(:Hake sure all grates on the range are properlg placed before using ann burner After Lighting a Gas Burner ::J_:: Do not operate the burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the grate mag chip without cookware to absorb the heat.
ge.com Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Hedium-weight cookware is recommended because it heats quickly and evenly. Host foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with tightfitting lids when cooking with minimum amounts of water Cast-Iron: If heated slowly, most skillets will give satisfactorg results. Enamelware: Under some conditions, the enamel of some cookware may melt. Follow cookware manufacturer's recommendations for cooking methods.
Usingthe griddle. Ionsome mo_e_sI Your non-stick coated griddle provides an extra-large cooking surface for meats, pancakes or other food usually prepared in a frying pan or skillet. NOTE:Yourgriddle will discolor over time as it becomesseasoned with use.
ge.com Using the Griddle Most griddled foods require cooking on a preheated surface. Preheat griddle according to the guide below, then switch to the desired IMPORTANTNOTES: _: Avoid cooking extremelg greasy foods and be careful of grease spill-over while cooking. cook setting. Preheat Conditions Cook Setting Warming Tortillas none 3 (HED-LOW) Pancakes 7 (MED-HI) 3 rain. 7 (MED-HI) Hamburgers 7 (MED-HI) 7 (MED-HI) Tgpe of Food Fried Eggs Bacon 5 min. HI 5 min.
Using the oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. O venContr s ° :eCantO _O- " e I / _tcheq_Clock-" L ime kZ "j _ On / Off ® • ® OVen_ _Cooking_Start_ ghtj n_ • UimeJUimej _._utomatic _en OvenControl,Clockand TimerFeaturesand Settings(onsomemodels) o ake/Temp Recall Pad Touch this pad to select the bake function. O Bake Light Flasheswhile in edit mode-gou can change the oventemperature at this point.
ge.com Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings 0 Automatic Oven Light (on some models) This lights angtime the oven has been programmed using the Cooking Time or Start Time functions. Clear/Off Pad Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven operations except the clock and timeE Oven Light On!Off Pod Touch this pad to turn the oven light on or off. Touch this pad to select the broil function. - Pad Short taps to this pad will decrease the time or temperature by small amounts.
Using the oven. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin... The shelveshave stop-locks, so that when placed correctlu on the shelf supports (Athrough E),theu will stop before coming completelu out, and will not tilt. When placing and removing cookware, pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf support. To remove e shelf, pull it toward you, tilt the front end up and pull it out.
ge.eom B" If gour model has a door latch, do not tack the oven door with the latch during baking or roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning onfg. How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting t_ Your oven is not designed for open-door cooking. Type of Food Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) [] Touch the Bake pad. [] Touch the + or- pads until the desired temperature is displayed. [] The oven has a special low shelf(R) position just above the oven bottom.
Using the oven. If your model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch during broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning onlg. How to Set the Oven for Broiling NOTE: On models with on Oven Temp knob, turn it to Broil. Closethe doo_ Alwags broil with the door closed. [] Placethe meat or fish on a broiler grid in a broiler pan. [] Follow suggested shelf positions in the Broiling Guide. [] The oven door must be closed during broiling.
U_ Usingthe clock and timer. ge.com Not all features are on all models. TO Set the Clock iiii_i_ iiI _i_ i_i I c ock _ i i i ii i _I_ iiii [] Touch the Clock pad twice. sto.-"/ [] Touch the + or- pads. OnJ If the + or- pads are not touched within one minute after gou touch the Clock pad, the displag reverts to the original setting. If this happens, touch the Clock pad twice and reenter the time of dag.
Usingthe clock and timer, con so=e Nat all features are an all madds. To Reset the Timer If the display is still showing the time remaining, you may change it by touching the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad, then touch the + or- pads until the time you want appears in the display. If the remaining time is not in the display (clock, start time or cooking time are in the display), recall the remaining time by touching the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad and then touching the + or - pads to enter the new time you want.
Usingthe timed baking and roasting features, con some mo e sJ ge.com e.,l, If your model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch 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.
Special features of your oven control. Yournew touch pad control has additional features that you may chooseto use. Thefollowing are the features and how you may activate them. The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain in the contro!'s memory until the steps are repeated. When the display shows gour choice, touch the Start/On pad. The special features will remain in memorg after a power failure.
- " -usung the Sabbath Feature. (on some mode s; (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) The Sabbath feature can be used for bakinjroasting Delay Start cooking. ge,com only. It cannot be used for broiling, self-cleaning or NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed, The bulb may be removed. See the Oven Light Replacement section.
- " -usung the Sabbath Feature. (on some mode_sJ (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) How to Exit the Sabbath Clearq L o_j 0 [] Touch the Clear/Off pad. [] If the oven is cooking, wait for a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute, until only D is in the display. [] Touch and hold bath the Bake and Broil Hi/Lo pads, at the same time, until the display shows SF.
Adjust the oven thermostat--Do it yourself! ge.com t_ B" 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. lf [tou still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you con adjust the thermostat goursdf. Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of gout oven. These thermometers mag vat!; 20-40 degrees.
Using the self-cleaning oven. If gour model has a door latch, never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism. The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctlg for the cgc/e to work properlg. Before o Cleon Cycle Forthe first self-clean cgcle, we recommend venting gour kitchen with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood. Removethe shelves,ang broiler pan, broiler grid, all cookware and ang aluminum foil from the oven.
ge.com e.,l, The oven door must be closed and off controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. How to Delay r @ [ Clean selfqj the Start of Cleaning You can set the ovencontrol to delay-start the oven, dean for o specific length of time and then turn off automatically. Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day.
Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range. If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is re-engaged pmperlg when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury. Griddle NOTES: \ i_¢: Thegriddle is to be used over the center burner only. ::Ji:: Never use knives or cut food on the gridde.
ge.com Sealed Burner Assemblies Turn all controls Offbefore removing the bumer parts. The round side burner caps and burner heads can be lifted off, making them easy to clean. The electrodes are not removable. The oval center burner head and cap assembly can be lifted off, making it easy to clean. The burner electrode is not removable.
Care and cleaning of the range. Burner Caps and Heads Beforeremoving the burnercaps and heads, remember their size and location.Replacethem in the same locationafter cleaning. NOTE:Donotusesteelwoolor scouringpowders tocleonthe burnerports. Burner caps Burner cap is Burner cap is NOT properly seated, properly seated. Liftoff when cool.Washburnercapsin hot, soapg water and rinsewith cleanwater.YouHag scour with a plasticscouringpadto removeburned-on food particles.
01 go.cam Burner Grates Appearance may vary. The grates may be cleaned in a dishwasher. -,,.,.,. Your range has three professional-style double grates. These grates are positionspecific. For maximum stability, these grates should only be used in their proper position; they cannot be interchanged left to right or front to back. For convenience, the undersides of the left and right grates are marked "LEFTFRONT"and "RIGHTFRONT." Make sure the front portion of both grates is in front.
Care and cleaning of the range. Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable, but it is heavy. You may need help removing and replacing the doo_ To remove the door, open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open. Grasp firmlg on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges. Lift the door straight up and off the hinges. NOTE:Be careful not to place hands between the hinge and the oven door frame as the hinge could snap back and pinch fingers.
ge.com e,,l, Removable KickPanel (onsomemodels) Ul The kick panel may be removed for cleaning under the range. To remove: 0 Lift up the bottom of the panel slightly to disengage the panel from the tabs at the base of the range. Pullthe bottom of the panel forward until the spring clips are released at the top of the panel. Ul To replace: Insert the two slots at the bottom of the panel onto the two tabs at the base of the range, and push the top of the panel forward to engage the spring clips.
Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Air Vents Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion. Vent appearance and location vary. Lower Control Panel (Front Manifold Pull the knob straight off the stem. It'sa good idea to wipe the control panel after each use of the oven. Use a damp cloth to clean or rinse.
ge.com Q Oven Shelves Clean the shelveswith an abrasive cleanser or scouring pad. After cleaning, rinse the shelveswith clean water and dry with a clean cloth. If the shelves ever become hard to slide, wipe the shelf edges or oven shelf supports with vegetable oil.
l lnstallation coil 1.800.GE.CARES I If you have questions, In the Commonwealth Instructions I Range I or visit our Website at: ge.com FOR YOUR SAFETY of Massachusetts: • This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitteE • When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they shall be the T-handle type. • A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.
Installation Instructions Avoid placing cabinets above the range. To reduce the hazard caused bg reaching over the open flames of operating burners, install a ventilation hood over the range that projects forward at least 5" begond the front of the cabinets. -AWARNING! INSTALLATIONSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Theventilating hood must be constructed of sheet metal not lessthan 0.0122" thick.
Installation Instructions DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces. These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening {see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations} may be adjusted to meet specific requirements. The range may be placed with 0" clearance Minimum to cabinets on either side of the {flush} at the back wall.
Installation Instructions WARNING! ANTI-TIP DEVICE @ ® All ranges LOCATION can tip end injurg could Do not locate the range where it mag be subject to strong drafts. Ang openings in the floor or wall behind the range should be sealed. Make sure the openings around the base of the range that supplg fresh air for combustion and ventilation are not obstructed bg carpeting or woodwork. result. To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach an approved Anti-Tip device to the wall.
Installation [] Instructions [] PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS Shut offthe main gas supplg valve before disconnecting the old range and leave it off until the new hookup has been completed. Don't forget to relight the pilot on other gas appliances when gou turn the gas back on. Your range is designed to operate at a pressure of 4" of water column on natural gas or, if designed for LP gas (propaneor butane), 10" of water column.
Installation Instructions GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS This area allows for flush range g ,/ installation with through-the-woll connection of pipe stub/shut-off I 4' valve and rear wall 120V outlet. I II P.... This area allows for flush range installation with through-the-floor connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve.
Installation Instructions FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP O--AdaPter the consumer of the locationInform of the Installer: gas shut-off I 1/2" or 3/4" Gas pipe "_ _1_ shut-off valve Gas valve. RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS Alternate Hookup Adapter 45 ° Elbow _1_ i-'11]_ _ "_'///,_ Union "_v-.!/_-_ Pressure regulator __-_- 90°Elbow _ _ _ _ _--.- Unton valve ,/_ 1/2" or 3/4" Nipple _ I ]_q.,_.-_ J l.
Installation [] Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS [] Electrical Requirements ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.) A. Usoge Situations where Applionce Power Cord will be Disconnected Infrequently. !20-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded dedicated circuit protected by a !5-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse. An adapter may be used only on a 15-amp circuiL Do not use an adapter on a 20-amp circuit.
Installation Instructions [] ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.) [] B. Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Frequently. Make sure the Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. The customer should have the twoprong wall receptacle replaced with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.
Installation [] Instructions [] CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER The oven is designedto operatequietlg and automaticallg. To operate the oven,pressthe Bake pad and then pressthe number pads until 350° appears in the displag. Touchthe Start pad.After 30-90 seconds,the oven burner will ignite and burn until the set temperature is reached.Theoven burner will continue to cgcle on and off as necessargto maintain the ovenat the temperature indicated bg the displag.
Installation [] Instructions ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT NECESSARY [] SHUTTERS IF ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY (CONT.) Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames. To remove the oven bottom: A. Remove the screws holding down rear of the oven bottom. B. Grasp the oven bottom at finger slots on each side.
Installation [] INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP Instructions DEVICE [] INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE (CONT.) WARNING! Wallboard Back of range • Range must be secured with an approved Anti-Tip device. • Unless properly tipped installed, the range could be by you or a child standing, sitting or leaning Wood screw on on open door.
Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Possible Causes What To Do Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet, • Hake sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly grounded outlet, Burner hole or slits on the side of the burner may be clogged.
ge.com Possible Causes What Food does not bake Oven controls improperlg or roast properly Shelf position Food does not broil properlg set. is incorrect. To Do • See the Using the oven section. • See the Using the oven section. Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size being used. • See the Using the oven section. Oven thermostat adjustment. • See the Adjust the oven thermostat-Do needs it yourselfi section. Clock not set correctlg.
Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Possible Causes What To Do Excessivesmoking Excessivesoil. • Touch the Clear/Off pad. Oven door will not open after a clean cycle Oven too hot. • Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature. Oven not clean offer Oven controls not properly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning oven section. a clean cycle Oven was heavily soiled. • Clean up heavy spilloversbefore starting the clean cycle.
ge.com Possible Causes What To Do Afuse in gour home mag be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breakeE The clock is turned off so that it does not show in the displag. • See the Using the clock and timer section. Displag flashes Power failure. • Resetthe clock. uneb!etO getthe display to show "SF,! Oven control pads were not touched properlg. • The Bake and Broil Hi/Lo pads must be touched at the same time and held for 3 seconds.
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