UseandCare Guide Built-in Electric Convection Oven Safety Instructions.................... 3, 4 Operating Instructions, Tips Aluminum Foil .......................... 4, 19, 23, 28 Baking .................................................... 17–19 Broiling/Broiling Guide ...................... 27–29 Control Panel ............................................. 6–9 Convection Cooking ........................... 11–17 Convection Baking .......................... 12–14 Convection Roasting.......................
HELP US HELP YOU… Before using your oven, read this guide carefully. Write down the model and serial numbers. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new oven properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, call: GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week You’ll find them on a label on the front of the lower oven behind the oven door.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. (continued next page) 3 Important Safety Instructions When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: • Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this guide. • Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • Do not use water on grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher. Flame in the oven can be smothered completely by closing the oven door and turning the oven off or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foamtype fire extinguisher. • Do not touch the heating elements or the interior surface of the oven. These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color.
FEATURES OF YOUR OVENS 7 8 BROIL CONVECTION DELAY AUTO SELF TIME START LO= - BAKE CLEAN LOWER OVEN START CONVECTION ROAST PROBE HI= + START OVEN LIGHT ON/OFF CLEAR OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TIMER ON/OFF 6 CLOCK CLEAR OFF BAKE BROIL AUTO SELF COOKING DELAY TIME START OVEN LIGHT LO= - CLEAN 7 ON/OFF Important Safety Instructions UPPER OVEN HI= + BAKE COOKING 15 9 5 10 11 3 12 16 2 13 17 1 14 3 10 4 18 12 13 1 Feature Index 2 Convection Fan and Heat
FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 1 START BAKE BROIL AUTO SELF COOKING DELAY TIME START OVEN LIGHT 10 9 5 UPPER OVEN HI= + BAKE BROIL LO= - COOKING DELAY TIME START CONVECTION BAKE AUTO SELF CLEAN 9 8 ROAST PROBE HI= + OVEN LIGHT ON/OFF CLEAR OFF 1 15 11 2 3 4 5 TIMER 6 14 1. BAKE. Press to select the bake function. 2. BROIL HI/LO. Press to select the broil function. 3. CONVECTION BAKE. Press to select baking with convection. 4. CONVECTION ROAST.
OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER Features of Your Oven Control Clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day clock cannot be changed during Delay Start. (It can be changed during a regular bake or broil operation.) To Set the Clock 1. Press CLOCK. CLOCK 2. Press the number pads the same way you read them. For example, to set 12:34, press the number pads 1, 2, 3 and 4 in that order.
OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER (continued) The control has a series of tones that will sound at different times. These tones may sound while you set the control for an oven function or at the end of the oven function. They will also alert you when an incorrect time or temperature has been entered or if there is a problem with the oven. Tones While Setting the Control Preheat Notification Tone When you press a touch pad you will hear a beep.
Cook and Hold With this feature, should you forget and leave the oven on, the control will automatically turn off the oven after 12 hours during baking functions or after 3 hours during a broil function. If you wish to turn off this feature, follow the steps below. 1. Press the upper oven BAKE BROIL BAKE and BROIL HI/LO at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows “SF.” 2. Press DELAY START. The DELAY START display will show “12 shdn” (12 hour shut-off).
USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven 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 the inside of the oven. Look at the shelves. Take a practice run at removing and replacing them properly to give sure, sturdy support. 3. Read over the information and tips that follow. 4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new oven.
CONVECTION COOKING What is Convection? UPPER OVEN HI= + BAKE BROIL CONVECTION COOKING DELAY AUTO SELF TIME START LO= - BAKE CLEAN LOWER OVEN START CONVECTION ROAST PROBE HI= + START OVEN LIGHT ON/OFF CLEAR OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TIMER ON/OFF CLOCK CLEAR OFF BAKE BROIL AUTO SELF COOKING DELAY TIME START OVEN LIGHT LO= - CLEAN ON/OFF Because food is heated faster in a convection oven when using the convection modes, many types of food can be cooked at lower temper
CONVECTION BAKING (upper oven only) As a general rule, reduce the temperature by 25°F. for convection baking. Preheating is not necessary with foods having a bake time of over 15 minutes. Check foods for doneness at the minimum suggested cooking time. Use pan size recommended in the recipe. Multi-Shelf Baking Because heated air is circulated evenly throughout the oven, foods can be baked with excellent results on two, three or more shelves at a time.
TIMED CONVECTION BAKING (upper oven only) How to Convection Time Bake • You can use Timed Bake in one oven while using Self-Clean in the other. • You can use Timed Bake in both ovens at the same time. NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are using Timed Baking and do not press START after entering the baking temperature. Convection Baking The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or off automatically at specific times that you set.
TIMED CONVECTION BAKING (upper oven only—continued) How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Convection Bake Easy Steps: 1. Press CONVECTION BAKE. 2. Press the number pads to set the oven temperature. 3. Press COOKING TIME. 4. Press the number pads to set the length of baking time. 5. Press DELAY START. 6. Press the number pads to set the desired start time. 7. Press START. To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the correct position before you program the oven.
CONVECTION ROASTING (upper oven only) Convection Roasting Rack Roasting rack Post Grid Broiler pan (continued next page) 15 Convection Roasting Roasts or poultry should be cooked on the lowest shelf position (A). When you are convection roasting you will use the broiler pan and grid and the special roasting rack. The pan is used to catch grease spills and the grid is used to prevent grease spatters. The rack holds the meat. 1. Place the shelf in the lowest shelf position (A). 2.
CONVECTION ROASTING (upper oven only—continued) How to Set Your Oven for Convection Roasting When Using the Temperature Probe NOTE: For best results when roasting large turkeys and roasts, we recommend using the probe included in the convection oven. For the correct placement of the probe, see the description in the Roasting section. The display will flash if the probe is inserted into the outlet and you have not set a probe temperature and pressed START. 1. Place the shelf in the lowest position (A).
CONVECTION ROASTING GUIDE Minutes/Lb. Oven Temperature (°F.) Internal Temperature (°F.) 20–24 325° 140°† 24–28 325° 160° 28–32 325° 170° 10–14 325° 140°† 14–18 325° 160° 35–45 300° 170° 23–27 325° 170° 30–35 total 325° 170° 35–40 total 325° 170° 40–45 total 325° 170° 14–18 325° 140° 17–20 325° 160° 20–24 325° 170° 30–40 total 400° 20–25 total 350° 24–26 350° 180°–185° Rib, Boneless Rib, Top Sirloin (3 to 5 lbs.) BAKING Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an oven control system.
BAKING (continued) Oven Shelves Arrange the oven 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 C or D. See the chart for suggested shelf positions. NOTE: To bake 4 layers of cake at one time, position 2 layers on shelf B and 2 layers on shelf D with the pans staggered so that one is not directly above the other.
Cookies When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan (short sides all 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. For best results during baking, use only one cookie sheet in the oven at a time. Also see the Multi-Shelf Baking section.
TIMED BAKING How to Set Your Oven for Time Bake The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or off automatically at specific times that you set. Examples of Immediate Start (oven turns on now and you set it to turn off automatically at the end of cooking time) and Delay Start and Stop (setting the oven to turn on automatically at a later time and turn off after a preset cooking time) will be described. NOTE: Before beginning make sure the clock shows the correct time of day.
How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Easy Steps: 1. Press BAKE. 2. Press the number pads to select oven temperature. 3. Press COOKING TIME. 4. Press the number pads to set the length of baking time. 5. Press DELAY START. 6. Press the number pads to set the desired start time. 7. Press START. BAKE 2. Press the number pads to set the temperature. COOKING TIME DELAY 3. Press COOKING TIME. NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you may need to add additional time to the cooking time. 4.
ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT— DO IT YOURSELF! You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. We recommend that you use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it, following the times given in your recipes as a guide. If you think your new oven is too hot or too cool, you can adjust the thermostat yourself. If you think it is too hot, adjust the thermostat to make it cooler. If you think it is too cool, adjust the thermostat to make it hotter.
ROASTING How to Set Your Oven for Roasting 1. Place the shelf in A or B position. No preheating is necessary. 2. Check the weight of the meat. Place the meat fat side up, or poultry breast side up, on roasting grid in a shallow pan. The melting fat will baste the meat. Select a pan as close to the size of the meat as possible. (The broiler pan with grid is a good pan for this.) BAKE 3. Press BAKE. 4. Press the number pads to set the temperature. 5. Press START.
ROASTING WITH THE PROBE See the Roasting Guide (upper oven only) Correct Placement of the Temperature Probe Your double oven has a probe in the upper oven only. A temperature probe has been provided for use in your new oven. This probe is designed to withstand high temperatures. Temperature probes provided with other products, such as those used for microwave ovens, may not be designed to withstand high temperatures.
How to Set the Oven When Using the Temperature Probe The display will flash if the probe is inserted into the outlet and you have not set a probe temperature and pressed START. 1. Insert the probe into the meat. 2. Plug the probe into the outlet in the oven. Make sure it’s pushed all the way in. Close the oven door. PROBE START 4. Press the number pads to set the internal meat temperature. 5. Press BAKE. To change the oven temperature during the roasting cycle, press BAKE and set the new temperature.
ROASTING (continued) Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the completion of cooking time is recommended if you did not use the probe while cooking. Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide. 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.
BROILING Roasting Guide How to Set Your Oven for Broiling HI= + BROIL Roasting Leave the door open to the broil stop position. The door stays open by itself, yet the proper temperature is maintained in the oven. Turn the food using tongs only once during broiling. Time the foods for the first side according to the Broiling Guide. Turn the food, then use the times given for the second side as a guide to the preferred doneness. NOTE: Broil will not work if the temperature probe is plugged in.
BROILING (continued) Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler grid. However, you must mold the foil tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid. Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining into the broiler pan. The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire. If you do not cut the slits, you are frying, not broiling. Questions and Answers Q. When broiling, is it necessary to always use a grid in the pan? A. Yes.
BROILING GUIDE Food Ground Beef Well Done Quantity and/or Thickness 1 lb. (4 patties) 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick 4 lbs. (16 patties) Shelf First Side Second Side Position Time, Minutes Time, Minutes Comments E 10 7 Space evenly. E 10 9 E E E E E E 8 10 12 10 15 25 6 8 10 8 14–16 20–25 Steaks less than 3/4 inch thick are difficult to cook rare. C 25 10 Brush each side with melted butter. Broil skin-side-down first.
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (Normal Cleaning Time: 4 hours) Before a Clean Cycle 1. Remove the broiler pan, broiler grid, all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven—they can’t withstand the high cleaning temperatures. NOTE: The oven shelves and the convection roasting rack may be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven. However, they will darken, lose their luster and become hard to slide. Wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil after self-cleaning to make shelves slide more easily. 2.
How to Set Oven for Cleaning Easy Steps: 1. Press AUTO SELF CLEAN. 2. Press the number pads to set the clean time. 3. Press START. AUTO SELF 1. Follow the steps in the Before a Clean Cycle section. 2. Press AUTO SELF CLEAN. CLEAN START To Stop a Clean Cycle 1. Press CLEAR/OFF. CLEAR OFF 2. When the oven has cooled below the locking temperature and the LOCKED DOOR light goes off, open the door. (continued next page) 31 Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven 3.
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning Easy Steps: 1. Press AUTO SELF CLEAN. 2. Press the number pads to set the clean time. 3. Press DELAY START. 4. Press the number pads to set the start time. 5. Press START. Delay Start is setting the oven to start the clean cycle automatically at a later time than the present time of day. NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day. 1. Follow the steps in the Before a Clean Cycle section. 2.
Questions and Answers Q. Should there be an odor during the cleaning? A. Yes, there will be an odor during the first few cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause a strong odor when cleaning. Q. What causes the hair-like lines on the enameled surface of my oven? A. This is a normal condition, resulting from heating and cooling during cleaning. These lines do not affect how your oven performs. Q. Why do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning? A.
CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your oven will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for your oven to assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF AND ALL SURFACES ARE COOL BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE OVEN. Broiler Pan and Grid After broiling, remove the broiler pan and grid from the oven. Remove the grid from the pan. Carefully pour out grease from the pan into a proper container.
Lift-Off Oven Door TO CLEAN THE DOOR: Inside of the door: • Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during the self-clean cycle, you do not need to clean this by hand. Any soap left on the liner causes additional stains when the oven is heated. • The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a soap-filled scouring pad. • Do not rub or clean the door gasket—the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion.
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Probe The temperature probe may be cleaned with soap and water or a soap-filled scouring pad. Cool the temperature probe before cleaning. Scour stubborn spots with a soap-filled scouring pad, rinse and dry. Do not immerse the temperature probe in water. Do not store the temperature probe in the oven. Oven Light Bulb NOTE: The glass cover should be removed only when cold. Wearing latex gloves may offer a better grip. The light bulb is located on the top of the oven.
QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER “F–AND A NUMBER OR LETTER” FLASH IN THE DISPLAY • This is a function error code. Press CLEAR/OFF. Allow the oven to cool one hour. Place the oven back into operation. • Disconnect all power to the oven for 5 minutes and then reconnect power. If the failure code repeats, call for service. CONTROL SIGNALS AFTER ENTERING COOKING TIME OR DELAY START TIME • This is reminding you to press BAKE or CONVECTION BAKE and then enter a bake temperature.
PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM OVEN WILL NOT WORK POSSIBLE CAUSE • The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown. • The oven controls are not properly set. FOOD DOES NOT BROIL PROPERLY • Oven controls not set properly. See the Broiling section. • Door not left open to the broil stop position as recommended. • Improper shelf position being used. See the Broiling Guide. • Food is being cooked on a hot pan or on cookware not suitable for broiling. • Low voltage.
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YOUR GE BUILT-IN OVEN WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. 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 repair or replace any part of the oven that fails because of a manufacturing defect.