GE JGSP20 R User's Manual
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1. Safety Instructions 3 6 Anti Tip Device sss 3 31 Operating Instructions Tips Aluminum Foil 5 19 22 Clock Ande Timer 13 14 Features c etes editae das 8 rm att omen bk 11 23 Baking ia cocti eet etse btt 15 19 Broiling Broiling Guide 22 23 Control Panli 5e e tens 13 Conta Selings eedem rg co cr nhan 13 Light Bulb Replacement 0 12 30 Preheat nd seus etui de tovt screws titi 18 Roasting Roasting Guide 20 21 Self Cleaning Instructions 24 26 Thermostat Adjustment 12 Ment ec E 4 12 Surface Cooking sss 9 10 Control Settings sssssesss 9 SuperBurmer eeeer 9 9 Care and Cleaning 27 31 COOktOp corre dee 27 Door Removal nnt 29 Removable Oven Bottom 31 GE Appliances Problem Solver 33 34 More questions call i GE Answer Center 800 6262000 Minor Adjustments 32 Flooring and Leveling 7 Fea M Consumer Services 35 Appliance Registration 2 Model and Serial Number Location 2 i Marranty iot Back Cover Model JGSP2 0GER JGSP216ER MNUI10 Read this book carefu2. position Position the slots in the bottom of the door squarely over the hinges Then lower the door slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same time If hinges snap back against the oven frame pull them back out con tinued next page ID pue 21e SUIUBO Oven Light Bulb The light bulb is located in the upper right corner 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 electric outlet Let the bulb cool completely before removing it Do not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth If you do the bulb will break Broiler Pan and Rack continued Gasket Crystal Cover Bo Z7 X y Ring NH WA eng To remove e Remove the 3 screws in the lamp cover e Detach lamp cover and remove bulb After broiling remove the broiler pan and rack from the oven Carefully pour out grease in the pan into a proper container Wash and rinse the broiler pan and rack in hot soapy water If food has burned on sprinkle the rack with detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth That way burned on foods will soak loose while the meal is being served Scrub with a soap filled or plastic scouring pad Do not store a soiled broiler pan and rack in the oven Do not clean in self cleaning oven The broiler pan and rack may also be cleaned in the dishwasher Oven Shelves You may
3. do open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges Do not use the door handle to lift the door NOTE Be careful not to place hands between the spring hinge and the oven frame as the spring hinge could snap back and pinch your fingers TO CLEAN THE DOOR Inside of door Clean ONLY the door liner outside the gasket with soap and water The door is automatically cleaned if the oven is in the self cleaning cycle Do not rub or damage the gasket Avoid getting soap and water on the gasket or in any openings on the door Rinse well NOTE Soap left on liner causes additional stains when the oven is reheated T Do not attempt to clean the drip pans in the self cleaning oven When replacing drip pans the notch on the rear pan and the notch on the front pan should meet in the middle Outside of door Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven door DO NOT let water run down through openings in the top of the door Rinse well Spillage of marinades fruit juices tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately Take care not to touch hot portion of the oven When surface is cool clean and rinse Do not use oven cleanser cleansing powders or harsh abrasives To replace the door make sure the hinges are in the out
4. is cool e Pulling out shelf to the shelf stop is a convenience in lifting heavy foods It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls Don t heat unopened food containers in the oven Pressure could build up and the container could burst causing an injury Don t use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven except as described in this book Misuse could result in a fire hazard or damage to the range e When using cooking or roasting bags in oven follow the manufacturer s directions Do not use your oven to dry newspapers If overheated they can catch tire Use only glass cookware that is recommended for use in gas ovens e When broiling if meat is too close to the flame the fat may ignite Trim excess fat to prevent excessive flare ups suononJjsu A3oJeq Juej 1oduig Always remove broiler pan from oven as soon as you finish broiling Grease left in the pan can catch fire if oven is used without removing the grease from the broiler pan Make sure broiler pan is in place correctly to reduce the possibility of grease fires If you should have a grease fire in the broiler pan turn off oven and keep oven door closed to contain fire until it bums out continued next page IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued Cleaning Your Range Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care Guide Keep range clean and free of accumulations of grease or spi
5. split lengthwise with melted butter Broil skin side down ge first Bakery Products Bread Toast or Toaster Pastries English Muffins o N l E Space evenly Place English muffins cut side up and brush with butter if desired 2 to4 slices I pkg 2 2 split Lobster Tails 2 4 H 13 16 Do not Cut through back of shell Spread open 6 to 8 oz each turn over Brush with melted butter before and after half of broiling time Fish I Ib fillets 1 4 to H 3 5 Handle and turn very carefully Brush 1 2 inch thick with lemon butter before and during cooking if desired Preheat broiler to increase browning Ham Slices linch thick O Increase time 5 to 10 minutes per side precooked for inch thick or home cured ham Pork Chops 2 1 2 inch thick H 10 12 4 5 Slash fat Well Done 2 1 inch thick 12 13 8 9 about 1 Ib Iamb Chops Medium 2 I inch thick 8 Slash fat Well Dorrc about 10 to 12 oz 10 Medium 2 1 4 inch thick 10 Well Done about I Ib 17 Ez t 2 AR a If desired split sausages in half lengthwise cut into 5 to 6 inch pieces 1 Ib pkg 1o Wieners and similar precooked sausages bratwurst 23 OPERATING THE SELF CLEANING OVEN Normal Cleaning Time 3 hours Before a Clean Cycle Quick Reminder 1 Prepare the oven for cleaning 2 Close the oven door 3 Press the CLEAN pad 4 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set clean time Step 1 Remove the broiler pan b
6. Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range When cooking pork follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170 F This assures that in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat Surface Cooking Always use the LITE position when igniting top burners and make sure the burners have ignited Never leave surface burners unattended at high flame settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire Adjust top burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware Excessive flame is hazardous e Use only dry pot holders bas moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let pot holders come near open flames when lifting cookware Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a pot holder eTo minimize the possibility of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage turn cookware handles toward the side or back of the range without extending over adjacent burners Always turn surface burner to OFF before removing cookware Carefully watch foods being fried at a high flame setting Never block the vents air openi
7. LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON OVEN WILL NOT SELF CLEAN e Make sure the electrical plug is plugged into a live properly grounded power outlet eCheck for power outage e Review Oven Control Clock and Timer section Oven controls not set properly Heavily soiled ovens require 3 to 4 hour clean time e Heavy spillovers should be cleaned up before starting clean cycle e Improper air gas ratio in oven Adjust oven burner air shutters See Minor Adjustments You Can Make section e An odor from the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for the first few times oven is used This is temporary Bulb may be loose or burned out Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet e Switch operating oven light is broken Call for service eSTOP TIME must be more than 3 hours later than START TIME Oven temperature is too high to set self clean operation Allow the range to cool to room temperature and reset controls If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center CARE AND CLEANING m continued cept clean at all times ahampered flame Shipping Screws inely especially after iese holes Burners z Screw was removed gt burners in place to during shipment screw the right to in the burner ibly then pull e to free the air Se the burners in and water Soak the food doesn t vith soap and water To replace burners nea ctaal xir ol ar yo ewe oad 2 ue t ut T a
8. caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels Properly adjusted burners indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame will minimize incomplete combustion Exposure to these substances can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood When You Get Your Range Have the installer show you the location of the range gas cut off valve and how to shut it off if necessary Have your range installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with the Installation Instructions Any adjustment and service should be performed only by qualified gas range installers or service technicians Plug your range into a 120 volt grounded outlet only Do not remove the round grounding prong from the plug If in doubt about the grounding of the home electrical system it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have an ungrounded outlet replaced with a properly grounded three prong outlet in accordance with the National Electrical Code Do not use an extension cord with this appliance Be sure all packing materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packing material ignite Locate range out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage and poor air circulation IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance IMPORTANT SAFETY NOT
9. clean the shelves with a mild abrasive cleanser following manufacturer s directions After cleaning rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a dry cloth To remove heavy burned on soil you may use soapy metal pads following manufacturer s directions After scrubbing wash with soapy water rinse and dry Oven shelves may be cleaned in 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 The oven shelves may also be cleaned in the dishwasher 30 CARE AND CLEANING To replace e Put in a new 40 watt appliance bulb NOTE A 40 watt appliance bulb is smaller than a standard 40 watt household bulb e Install lamp cover Replace 3 screws and tighten making sure cover fits flush with oven wall e Reconnect electrical power to the range TAG AWWA Removable Oven Bottom The oven bottom can be removed to clean large spills but oven bottom must be replaced before using self cleaning cycle To remove 1 Slide the tab at the center front of the oven bottom to the left q 2 Lift the oven Unlock Lock bottom up and out To replace 1 Slip the oven bottom into the oven so the tabs in the rear of the oven bottom fit into the slots in the oven back 2 Lower the front of the oven bottom into place and slide the front tab to the right to
10. lock the oven bottom into place Anti Tip Device A If your range is removed for cleaning servicing or any reason be sure anti tip device is re engaged properly when the range is replaced Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury When replacing the range 1 Hook the loose end of the chain onto the bracket by slipping the nearest link of the chain into the slot in the bracket making sure the chain is pulled as tight as possible and that there is no excess slack in the chain after it is attached to the bracket Excess slack in the chain could allow the range to tip over 2 Slide the range all the way back into the counter Once the range is pushed back in place there will be a small amount of slack in the chain This is normal NOTE To insure the device is installed and re engaged properly carefully try to tip the range forward The device should secure the range and not allow it to tip The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish To make cleaning easier protect the oven bottom from excessive spillovers This is particularly important when baking a fruit pie or other foods with high acid content Hot fruit fillings or foods that are acidic such as milk tomatoes or sauerkraut and sauces with vinegar or lemon juice may cause pitting and damage to the porcelain enamel surface If a spillover does occur on the oven bottom allow the oven to cool first Remove o
11. out from the wall for any reason make sure the Anti Tip device is properly engaged before you push the range back Please refer to the Anti Tip device information in the Installation Instructions Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and injury Do not allow the chain or bracket to damage the gas plumbing in any way continued next page 3 suonon ajsug A39Ie juejuoduiq H IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued Let burner grates and other surfaces cool before touching them or leaving them where children can reach them Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance Be careful when reaching for items stored in cabinets over the cooktop Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfaces and may cause severe burns For your safety never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Turn off burner then smother flaming pan by covering pan completely with well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking soda or if available a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use Do not store flammable materials in an oven a range storage drawer or near a cooktop
12. the LOCK light is off open the door continued next page 25 U23A dutiu 2 JI S M Sungejod OPERATING THE SELF CLEANING OVEN continued Questions and Answers Q If my oven clock is not working can I still self clean my oven A If the clock is not working then the entire control is not working 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 self cleaning oven A No cleaners or coatings should be used around any part of this oven If you do use them and do not thoroughly rinse the oven with water wiping it absolutely clean afterwards the residue can scar the oven surface and damage metal parts the next time the oven is automatically cleaned Q What should I do if excessive smoking occurs during cleaning A This is caused by excessive soil Press the CLEAR OFF pad Open windows to rid room of smoke Wait until the oven has cooled and the word LOCK is off in the display Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle Q Is the crackling sound I hear during cleaning normal A Yes This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions 26 Q Should there be any odor during the cleaning A Yes there maybe a slight odor during the first few cleanings Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause
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14. Broiler Pan and Rack 20 23 30 SURFACE COOKING LAN Electric Ignition Your surface burners are lighted by electric ignition Surface burners in use when an electrical power eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with failure occurs will continue to operate normally z5 constantly burning flames eo In case of a power failure you can light the surface burners on your range with a match Hold a lighted match to the burner then turn the knob to the LITE a position Use extreme caution when lighting n burners this way anc e Surface Burner Controls Super Burner Knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are On some models the right front burner is cone shaped marked as to which burners they control The two with a circular opening through the center of the lv knobs on the left control the left front and left rear burner This burner can provide 3096 more power burners The two knobs on the right nearest to the than any one of the other three Use it for canning or control panel control the right front and right large pans rear burners To Light a Surface Burner Push the control knob p After the burner in and turn it ignites turn the counterclockwise to knob to adjust the LITE You will hear a flame size little clicking noise the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner After Lighting a Burner Check to be sure the burner you Do not operate a burner for an Be sure the burners and
15. ICE Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a qualified service technician or installer for the type of gas natural or LP that is to be used Your range can be converted for use with either type of gas See the Installation Instructions After prolonged use of a range high floor temperatures may result and many floor coverings will not withstand this kind of use Never install the range over vinyl tile or linoleum that cannot withstand such type of use Never install it directly over interior kitchen carpeting Using Your Range Don t leave children alone or unattended where a range is hot or in operation They could be seriously burned Don t allow anyone to climb stand or hang on the oven door storage drawer or range top They could damage the range and even tip it over causing severe personal injury CAUTION ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED WARNING an ranges can tip and injury could result To prevent accidental tipping of the range from abnormal usage including excess loading of the oven door attach it to the wall or floor by installing the Anti Tip device supplied To insure the device is properly installed and engaged remove the drawer panel and inspect the rear leveling leg Make sure it fits securely into the slot If you pull the range
16. a lot of acid tomatoes sauerkraut surface following the grain To help prevent finger E fruit juices etc or foods with high sugar content marks after cleaning spread a thin film of baby oil ge clean them up as soon as possible If allowed to set on the surface Wipe away excess oil with a clean these foods could cause a dull spot Also no matter soft cloth how stubborn the food stain never use harsh abrasive tens 1 om 14 1 DALL L MERLOT CREEL OS e Se e EET 350 3750 25 30 Layer chocolate Shiny Metal Pan with satin finish bottom 350 40 60 Loaf Metal or Glass Loaf Pans B Cookies 3257 3500 Bar cookies from mix use same time Brownies Metal or Glass Pans B C 350 4000 Use Shelf C and increase temp 25 F Drop Cookie Sheet B C to 50 F for more browning i 400 425 Refrigerator Cookie Sheet B C 375 4000 Rolled or sliced Cookie Sheet B C Fruits Other Desserts 350 4000 3 amp 60 Baked apples Glass or Metal Pans B C CARE AND CLEANING continued Range Top Burners The holes in the burners must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and an even unhampered flame You should clean the burners routinely especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes Burners lift out for cleaning if the shipping screw was removed at installation NOTE A screw holds each of the burners in place to keep them from wobbling around during shipment Remove and discard the shipping scre
17. 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 Some types of soil will leave a deposit which is ash It can be removed with a damp sponge or cloth Q My oven shelves do not slide easily What is the matter A After many cleanings oven shelves may become so clean they do not slide easily To make shelves slide more easily after each self cleaning function dampen fingers with a small amount of cooking oil and rub lightly over sides of shelf where they contact shelf supports Q My oven shelves have become gray after the self clean cycle Is this normal A Yes After the self clean cycle the shelves may lose some luster and change to a deep gray color CARE AND CLEANING See Cleaning Guide Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE RANGE Control Panel and Knobs Clean up any spills or spatters with a damp cloth The control knobs may Remove heavier soil with warm soapy water be removed for easier Clea
18. d COOK TIME cannot be set if the door is in the locked position BAKING Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an oven control system We recommend that you operate the range for a number of weeks to become familiar with your new oven s performance If you think an adjustment is necessary see Adjusting Oven Thermostat section How to Set Your Range for Baking To avoid possible burns place the shelves in the When the oven starts to heat the word ON and the correct position before you turn the oven on changing temperature starting at 100 F will be Step 1 Press BAKE pad displayed When the oven reaches the set temperature a tone will sound BAKE To change oven temperature during BAKE cycle press BAKE pad and then INCREASE or n DECREASE pad to get new temperature Step 3 Press CLEAR OFF pad when Step 2 Press INCREASE or DECREASE pad baking is finished and then remove The last oven set temperature appears in the CREAR food from oven display Continue pressing until the desired FF temperature is displayed ISU pue YON 0 3u0 uaA SuD eg TIMED BAKING How to Time Bake The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or To set the clock first press the CLOCK pad off automatically at specific times that you set TIME will flash in the display Press INCREASE or NOTE Before beginning make sure the clock DECREASE pad until correct time of day is displayed shows t
19. d spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan 5 When arranging food on pan do not let fatty 2 Broiling should always be done with the oven edges hang over sides which could soil oven with door closed For steaks and chops slash fat evenly around outside edges of meat To slash cut crosswise through outer fat surface just to the edge of the fat drippings 6 Broiler does not need to be preheated However for very thin foods or to increase browning preheat if desired meat Use tongs to turn meat over to prevent RD eRe 7 Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning the piercing meat and losing juices oven shelf at next lowest shelf position and increasing cooking time given in this guide 1 times per side Second Side Time Minutes First Side Time Minutes Shelf Position HI or Food LO Broil Comments Bacon Arrange in single layer Quantity and or Thickness 1 2 lb about 8 thin slices 1 Ib 4 patties Space evenly Ground Beef zj j Well Done 1 2 to 3 4 inch thick I Up to 8 patties take about same time Beef Steaks Rare 1 inch thick H Steaks less than 1 inch thick cook Medium 1 to 1 Albs tbrough before browning Pan frying Well Done is recommended Slash fat Rare 1 4 inch thick x Medium 2 to2 Albs gn Well Done Q 4 Chicken 1 whole 28 30 Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes per 2 to 2 lbs side for cut up chicken Brush each side m
20. elect HI Broil 550 F by tapping INCREASE pad twice To change from HI Broil to LO Broil press the BROIL pad then tap DECREASE pad once Step 7 Turn food only once during cooking Time foods for first side per Broiling Guide Turn food then use times given for second side as a guide to preferred doneness Where two thicknesses and times are given together use first times given for thinnest food Step 8 When broiling is completed press the CLEAR OFF pad Serve food immediately and leave pan outside oven to cool during meal for easiest cleaning Q Why are my meats not turning out as brown as they should A Check to see if you are using the recommended shelf the meat over the pan As the meat cooks the juices fall into the pan thus keeping meat drier Juices are protected by the rack and stay cooler thus preventing excessive spatter and smoking Always salt after cooking Turn meat with tongs piercing meat with a fork also allows juices to escape When broiling poultry or fish brush each side often with butter position Broil for longest period of time indicated in the Broiling Guide Turn food only once during broiling continued next page 22 BROILING GUIDE 4 If desired marinate meats or chicken before broiling or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only 1 Always use broiler pan and rack that comes with your oven It is designed to minimize smoking an
21. f GE appliances and a brochure to assist in planninga barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800 TDD GEAC 800 83 3 4322 to request information or service J9A OQ UI9IQO LT OUT 5 I9UITISUO SIJALI YOUR GE GAS RANGE WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period WHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT 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 repair or replace any part of the range that fails because of a manufacturing defect Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting facilities as described in the Installation Instructions provided with the product This warranty is extended to the original
22. g time and prevent hazardous accumulations of food since heavy spattering or spillovers left on range can ignite Use pans with handles that can be easily grasped and remain cool e When using glass cookware make sure it is designed for top of range cooking Keep all plastics away from top burners Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop they may melt if left too close to the vent Do not leave any items on the cooktop The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers which may cause them to burst eTo avoid the possibility of a burn always be certain that the controls for all burners are at the OFF position and all grates are cool before attempting to remove them e When flaming foods are under the hood turn the fan off The fan if operating may spread the flames If range is located near a window do not hang long curtains that could blow over the top burners and create a fire hazard e If you smell gas turn off the gas to the range and call a qualified service technician Never use an open flame to locate a leak Baking Broiling and Roasting Do not use oven for a storage area Items stored in the oven can ignite Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven The hot air and steam that escape can cause burns to hands face and eyes Keep oven free from grease buildup Place oven shelf in desired position while oven
23. grates are turned on is the one you want extended period of time without cool before you place your hand a to use cookware on the grate The finish pot holder cleaning cloths or other on the grate may chip without materials on them cookware to absorb the heat continued next page SUD 00 IDVJANS How to Select Flame Size Watch the flame not the knob as You reduce heat The flame size on a gas burner should match the cookware you are using FOR SAFE HANDLING OF COOKWARE NEVER LET THE FLAME EXTEND UP THE SIDES OF THE COOKWARE Any flame larger than the bottom SURFACE COOKING continued When boiling use this same flame size 1 2 inch smaller than the bottom of the cookware no matter what the cookware is made of Foods cook just as quickly at a gentle boil as they do at a furious rolling boil A high boil creates steam and cooks away moisture flavor and nutrition Avoid it except for the few cooking processes which need a vigorous boil When frying or warming foods in stainless steel cast iron or enamelware keep the flame down of the cookware is wasted and only serves to heat the handle Whenusing aluminum or aluminum clad stainless steel pots and pans adjust the flame so the circle it makes is about 1 2 inch smaller than the bottom of the cookware Top of Range Cookware Aluminum Medium weight cookware IS recommended because it heats quickly and evenly Most foods brown evenl
24. hanging temperature starting at 100 F will be displayed The oven will continue to cook for the programmed 3 hours and shut off automatically at 7 00 Step 7 Remove food from the oven Remember even though oven shuts off automatically foods continue cooking after controls are off Sur eg pouty NOTE The low temperature zone of this range between 150 F and 200 F is available to keep hot cooked foods warm Food kept in the oven longer than two hours at these low temperatures may spoil When setting your oven for a delay start never let foods such as dairy products fish meat poultry etc sit for more than 2 hours before actual cooking begins Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria Be sure the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed bacteria growth continued next page 17 BAKING continued For best baking results follow these suggestions Oven Shelves Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the desired locations while the oven is cool The correct shelf position depends onthe kind of food and the browning desired As a general rule place most foods in the middle of the oven on either the second or third shelf from the bottom See the chart for suggested shelf positions Preheating Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it Preheat means bringing the oven Up to the specified temperature before putting in the food To preheat set the oven at the c
25. he correct time of day Press the CLOCK pad to start How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop The oven turns on right away cooks for preset Step 4 Press INCREASE or DECREASE pad until length of time and turns off automatically at the desired temperature is displayed preset Stop Time When the oven starts to heat the word ON and the To avoid possible burns place the shelves in the changing temperature starting at 100 F will be correct position before you turn the oven on displayed When the oven reaches the set temperature Step 1 Press COOK TIME pad a tone will sound The oven will continue to cook for the programmed amount of time then shut off COOK automatically TIME Step 5 Remove food from the oven Remember even though oven shuts off automatically foods continue cooking after controls are off Step 2 Press INCREASE pad until desired length of NOTE Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs baking time appears in the display fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed Step 3 Press BAKE pad Attention tone will occur if to sit out for more than one hour before or after step 3is not done cooking Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth 16 How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Quick Reminder 1 Press COOK TIME pad 2 Press INCREASE DECREASE pad to set c
26. id spilling these materials inside the oven or inside the oven door Step 3 Press BAKE pad BAKE Step 4 Press INCREASE or DECREASE pad The oven set temperature appears in the display Continue pressing pad until the desired temperature is displayed For Frozen Roasts e Frozen roasts of beef pork lamb etc can be started without thawing but allow 10 to 25 minutes per pound additional time 10 minutes per pound for roasts under 5 pounds more time for larger roasts e Thaw most frozen poultry before roasting to ensure even doneness Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully without thawing Follow directions given on package label 20 ROASTING Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats Therefore the oven control is set for BAKE You may hear a slight clicking sound indicating the oven is working properly Roasting is easy just follow these steps When the oven starts to heat the word ON and the changing temperature starting at 100 F will be displayed When the oven reaches the set temperature a tone will sound To change oven temperature during roasting press the BAKE pad and then INCREASE or DECREASE pad to get new temperature Step 5 Press the CLEAR OFF pad when roasting is finished and then CLEAR remove foodfrom oven OFF Step 6 Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing after being removed from the oven Standing time recommended for roast
27. ing oven door gasket is essential for energy efficient oven operation and good baking results If you notice the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced oii the door you should have it replaced Step 4 Close the door and make sure the oven light D is off Oven shelves 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 Caution Drip pans should never be cleaned in the self cleaning oven Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven protectors in or near the self cleaning oven A combination of any of these products plus the high clean cycle temperatures may damage the porcelain finish of the oven Important The oven door must be closed and all controls must be set correctly for the clean cycle to work properly Clean Time is normally 3 hours You can change the Clean Time to anywhere between 2 and 4 hours depending on how dirty the oven is The self clean cycle will automatically begin within a few seconds and the word ON will appear on the display When the oven locks the word LOCK will be displayed and a short time later the door will be locked in position It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature Step 5 When the LOCK light is off open the door A o
28. 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 from oven Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat ROASTING GUIDE Internal Oven Approximate Roasting Time Temperature Doneness in Minutes per Pound Temperature F a Meat 3 to 5 Ibs 6 to 8 Ibs S Tender cuts rib high quality sirloin Rare 24 33 18 22 140 150 2 tip rump or top round Medium 35 39 22 29 1507 1600 e Well Done 4 amp 45 30 35 170 1850 Lamb leg or bone in shoulder Rare 21 25 20 23 140 150 re Medium 25 30 24 28 1501600 Well Done 30 35 28 33 170 1850 Veal shoulder leg or loint Well Done 35 45 30 40 170 1800 Pork loin rib or shouldert Well Done 35 45 3040 1701800 Ham precooked To Warm 17 20 minutes per pound any weight 1157 1250 Ham raw Well Done 27 35 24 27 170 Poultry 3 to5 Ibs Over 5 Ibs Chicken or Duck Well Done 35 40 30 35 185 1900 Chicken pieces Well Done 35 40 185 1900 10 to 15 Ibs Over 15 Ibs In thigh Well Done 18 25 15 20 185 1900 For boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given above Turkey The U S Department of Agriculture says Rare beef is popular but you should know that cooking it to only 140 F means some food poisoning organisms may survive Source Safe Food Book Your Kitchen G
29. k and timer PROGRAM STATUS Words light up in the display to indicate what is in time display Programmed information can be displayed at any time by touching the pad of the operation you want to see For example you can display the current time of day while the timer is counting down by pressing the CLOCK pad TIME DISPLAY Shows the time of day the times set for the timer or automatic oven operation OVEN TEMPERATURE AND BROIL DISPLAY Shows the oven temperature or the broil setting selected FUNCTION INDICATORS Lights up to show whether oven is in bake broil or self clean mode INCREASE Short taps to this pad increase time or temperature by small amounts Press and hold pad to increase time or temperature by larger amounts DECREASE Short taps to this pad decrease time or temperature by small amounts Press and hold pad to decrease time or temperature by larger amounts BAKE Press this pad to select bake function BROIL Press this pad to select broil function CLEAN Press this pad to select self cleaning function See Self Cleaning Instructions ft TET COOK TIME STOP 14 13 12 11 CLEAR OFF Press this pad to cancel all oven 12 If F and a number flash on display and the control beeps this indicates function error code Press the CLEAR OFF pad Allow oven to cool for one hour If function error code repeats disconnect power to the range and call for ser
30. king pans are centered as much as possible rather than being placed to the front or to the back of the oven Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven Allow 1 to 1 inch space between pans as well as from the back of the oven the door and the sides If you use two shelves stagger the pans so one is not directly above the other Baking Guides Follow the recipe or the directions on the back of the box to get 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 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 For best results use only one cookie sheet in the oven at a time Pies For best results do not bake pies in a shiny metal pan The heat is reflected and the bottom crust will be pale and underdone Frozen pies in foil pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away from the pie crust the cookie sheet helps retain it Aluminum Foil Never cover a shelf entirely with a large cookie sheet or aluminum foil This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food Don t Peek Set the timer f
31. llovers which may ignite Self Cleaning Oven Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before self cleaning operation Before self cleaning the oven remove broiler pan and other cookware Do not clean door gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Be careful not to rub damage or move it Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven If the self cleaning mode malfunctions turn off and disconnect power supply Have serviced by a qualified technician Don t attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this book All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FLOORING AND LEVELING Flooring under the Range Your range like so many other household items is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting When moving the range on this type of flooring use care and it is recommended that these simple and inexpensive instructions be followed Leveling the Range Use a 174 open end or adjustable wrench to equally back out the four legs The flanges rims below the sides of the cooktop must be raised above the top of the countertop Carefully slide the range into its installation space Observe that it is clearing the countertop Then place a spirit level or a glas
32. lly It is intended to help you operate and maintain 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 HELP US HELP YOU Write down the model and serial numbers You ll find the model and serial numbers on a label on the front frame behind the storage drawer These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your range Before sending in this card please write these numbers here If you received a damaged range Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the range Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book It lists causes of GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Model Number Serial Number minor operating problems that you can correct yourself Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your range IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are s
33. n control panel with mild liquid dish detergent cleaning To remove C EO and a soft cloth Rub control panel lightly Do not knob pull it straight off C wipe when oven is in use CAUTION Do not use the stem Wash knobs in aN abrasives of any kind on the control panel The soap and water but do not soak Dry and lettering on models with touch pads is sensitive to return knobs to range abrasives and pressure U3A SuIUE9 J 3S oq Sureadod Lift Up Cooktop Clean the area under the cooktop Be sure all burners are turned After cleaning under the cooktop often Built up soil especially off before raising the cooktop with hot mild soapy water and a grease may catch fire Then remove the grates and drip clean cloth lower the cooktop Be pans grasp the two front burner careful not to pinch your fingers wells and lift up Dual support rods will hold the cooktop up while you clean underneath it To make cleaning easier the entire A cooktop may be lifted up and 9 supported in the up position a a Porcelain Cooktop on some models Brushed Chrome Cooktop on some models A There are a number of precautions you can take to Clean the brushed chrome top with warm soapy avoid marring the porcelain enamel surface of the water or Bon Ami brand cleanser and immediately S cooktop and prevent it from becoming dull If you dry it with a clean soft cloth Take care to dry the spill foods with
34. n just one visit Service Contracts 8086282224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Pur chase a GE contract while your war ranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Parts and Accessories 808662862002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home The GE parts system pro vides access to over 47 000 parts and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet cover proce dures intended to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified ser vice personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Whatever your question about any G major appliance GE Answer Center information service is available to help Your call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Telecommunication Device for the Deaf For Customers With Special Meets 800 626 2000 Upon request GE will provide Braille controls for a variety o
35. ncel Timer Press TIMER pad until the word TIMER quits flashing on the display about 4 seconds Step 2 Press INCREASE or DECREASE pad to p set the time of day Step 3 Press the CLOCK pad to start The timer will start automatically within a few seconds of releasing the pad The timer as you are setting it will display seconds until 1 minute is reached Then it will display minutes and seconds until 10 minutes is reached After 10 minutes it will display hours HR now appears in display and minutes until the maximum time of 9 hours and 55 minutes is reached Power Outage After a power outage when power is restored the display will flash and time shown will no longer be correct for example after a 5 minute power interruption the clock will be 5 minutes slow The display flashes until the clock is reset All other functions that were in operation when the power went out will have to be programmed again Display Messages The timer tone is three short beeps followed by 1 beep that repeats every six seconds until you press any operation If you would like to eliminate the repeating beeps press and hold the CLEAR OFF pad for 10 seconds To return the timer tone to the repeating beeps press and hold the CLEAR OFF pad for 10 seconds 14 If door appears on the display the door is not closed If LOCK appears on the display the oven door is in the locked position BAKE BROIL an
36. nf e Remove Shipping Screw Range Top Burners at installation TT aw O FA To remove burners support A and B Air Shutter The holes in the burners must be for proper ignition and an even You should clean the burners ror bad spillovers which could clog lift out for cleaning if the shippii NOTE A screw holds each of t keep them from wobbling aroun Remove and discard the shippin 1 Grasp burner head and tilt it t release the two tabs from slot 2 Lift the end of the burner asse away from the front of the ran shutter from the gas valve orif To remove burned on food so a solution of mild liquid detergei the burner for 20 to 30 minutes rinse off completely scrub them y S oe d A L nct SEX i Qul cA us dl Le ME ns Lee a eae re E an mre Well Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE we ll be there All you have to do is call toll free In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service scheduled at a time that s convenient for you Many GE Consumer Service company operated 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 Satur days Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and out so most repairs can be handled i
37. ngs of the range They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop at the top of the oven door and under the storage drawer Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if the wok has a round metal ring that is placed over the burner grate to support the wok This ring acts as a heat trap which may damage the burner grate and burner head Also it may cause the burner to work improperly This may cause a carbon monoxide level above that allowed by current standards resulting in a health hazard Foods for frying should be as dry as possible Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over sides of pan ea i e Use least possible amount of fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point 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 spillovers n amp e sure cookware is large enough to contain the food properly This will both save cleanin
38. nt of shelf and push it all the way back e un pmi yo ng z continued next page am lt ec 11 USING YOUR OVEN continued Oven Light The light comes on automatically when the oven door is opened Use the switch on the panel to turn the light on and off Oven Vent Your oven is vented through ducts atthe rear of the range Do not block thes ducts when cooking in the oven it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burner be uninterrupted Avoid touching the vent openings or nearby surfaces during oven or broiler operation they may become hot e Vent openings and nearby surfaces may become hot Do not touch them Adjusting Oven Thermostat When cooking food for the first time in your new oven use time given on recipes as a guide Oven thermostats over a period of years may drift from the factory setting and differences in timing between an old and a new oven of 5 to 10 minutes are not unusual Your new oven has been set correctly at the factory and is more likely to be accurate than the oven it replaced If you think the oven should be hotter or cooler you can adjust it yourself To decide how much to change the thermostat set the oven temperature 25 F higher oriower than the temperature in your recipe then bake The results of this test should give you an idea of how much the thermostat should be changed Handles of pots and
39. oo After a Clean Cycle When the clean cycle is finished the word CLEAN will go out in the display and the oven will begin to cool When the oven temperature has fallen below the locking temperature the word LOCK goes out and the door can be opened How to Delay Start of Cleaning 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 beginning make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day Quick Reminder Delay Start for Self Clean 1 Prepare the oven for cleaning 2 Press the CLEAN pad 3 Press the INCREASE pad 4 Press the STOP TIME pad Time that appears is 3 hours later than the time of day Press the INCREASE pad until the Stop Time you desire appears in the display The self clean cycle will automatically begin 3 hours before the Stop Time you select 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 Step 1 Prepare the oven for cleaning Step 2 Close the oven door Step 3 Press the CLEAN pad CLEAN Step 4 Press the INCREASE pad A LE amm Dura After a clean cycle you may notice some white ash in the oven Just wipe it up with a damp cloth If white spots remain remove them with a soap filled steel wool pad Be su
40. ooking time 3 Press STOP TIME pad 4 Press INCREASE DECREASE pad until desired Stop Time appears in display 5 Press BAKE pad 6 Press INCREASE DECREASE pad to select oven temperature Delay Start and Automatic Stop is setting the oven timer to turn the oven on and off automatically at a later time than the present time of day For example Let s say it s 2 00 and dinner time is shortly after 7 00 The recipe suggests 3 hours baking time at 325 F Here s how To avoid possible burns place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on Step 1 Press COOK TIME pad COOK TIME A ET D c Step 2 For 3 hours of cooking time press INCREASE pad until 3 00 appears in the display Step 3 Press STOP TIME pad STOP CI 5 00 appears on the display and STOP TIME flashes The control ME automatically sets Stop Time by adding the Cook Time to the time of day In this example the time of day is 2 00 and the Cook Time is 3 hours Adding 3 hours to the time of day equals 5 00 Step 4 Change Stop Time from 5 00 to 7 00 by pressing INCREASE pad until 7 00 appears in the display Step 5 Press BAKE pad BAKE Step 6 Press INCREASE pad The last oven set temperature appears in the display Continue pressing the pad until 325 is displayed At 4 00 the oven will turn on automatically When the oven starts to heat the word ON and the c
41. or the estimated cooking time and do not open the door to look at your food Most recipes provide minimum and maximum baking times such as bake 30 40 minutes Cakes When baking cakes warped or bent pans will cause uneven baking results and poorly shaped products A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe ee recommended will usually be crisper thinner and E drier than it should be If baked in a pan smaller than y recommended it may be undercooked and batter may overflow Check the recipe to make sure the pan size yo used is the one recommended DO NOT open the door to check until the minimum time Opening the oven door frequently during cooking allows heat to escape and makes baking times longer Your baking results may also be affected 19 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 Step 1 Place the shelf in A or B position No preheating is necessary Step 2 Check weight of meat N and place fat side up or poultry N breast side up on roasting rack in a shallow pan The melting fat will baste the meat Select a pan as close to the size of the meat as possible Broiler pan with rack is a good pan for this Line broiler pan with aluminum foil when using pan for marinating cooking with fruits cooking heavily cured meats or basting food during cooking Avo
42. orrect temperature selecting a higher temperature does not shorten preheat time Baking Pans Use the proper baking pan The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur Dark rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a browner crisper crust Use this type for pies eShiny bright and smooth pans reflect heat resulting in a lighter more delicate browning Cakes and cookies require this type of pan e Tin and stainless steel may not heat evenly Glass baking dishes also absorb heat When baking in glass baking dishes lower the temperature by 25 F and use the recommended cooking time in the recipe This is not necessary when baking pies or casseroles 18 Type of Food Shelf Position Angel food cake A Biscuits or muffins BorC Cookies or cupcakes BorC Brownies BorC Layer cakes BorC Bundt or pound cakes AorB Pies or pie shells Bor C Frozen pies A oncookie sheet Casseroles BorC Roasting AorB Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes cookies pastry and breads For most casseroles and roasts preheating is not necessary For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone preheat 10 minutes After the oven is preheated place the food in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat from escaping Pan Placement For even cooking and proper browning there must be enough room for air circulation in the oven Baking results will be better if ba
43. pans on the cooktop may become hot if left too close to the vent eDo not leave plastic items on the cooktop they may melt if left too close to the vent Oven Moisture As your oven heats up the temperature change of the air in the oven may cause water droplets to form on the door glass These droplets are harmless and will evaporate as the oven continues to heat up eDo not leave any items on the cooktop The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers which may cause them to burst e Metal items will become very hot if they are left on the cooktop and could cause burns To adjust thermostat 1 Press BAKE pad 2 Select an oven temperature between 500 F and 550 F Immediately before BAKE indicator stops flashing press and hold the BAKE pad for about 4 seconds The red display will change to the oven adjustment display o 4 The oven temperature can be adjusted up to 35 F hotter or 35 F cooler Use the INCREASE or DECREASE pads to select the desired change in the red display 5 When you have made the adjustment press the CLEAR OFF pad to go back to the time of day display Use your oven as you would normally NOTE This adjustment will not affect Broil or Clean temperatures It will be remembered when power is removed FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL DELAY OVEN ON CLEAN CLEAR mmer ud Bd OFF operations except cloc
44. purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states Hawaii and Washington D C In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 e Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers eFailure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially e Damage to product causedby accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 Part No 164 D2588P121 Pub No 49 83
45. r power outage ePan sitting on burner grate may be partially blocking the free air flow needed for combustion Remove pan and try again Burner holes on side of burner may be clogged Remove and clean them e Burners not seated properly on burner supports Reinstall them C Soft blue flames Normal for natural gas A Yellow flames B Yellow tips on inner Call for service cones N ormal for LP gas elf burner flames look like A call for service Normal burner flames should look like B or C depending on the type of gas you use e With LP gas some yellow tipping on inner cones is normal IIVIA U nox Sjuounsnfpv 10urm elf range is connected to LP gas check all steps in the Installation Instructions e To turn from OFF position push the knob in and then turn Aluminum foil being used improperly in oven e Oven bottom not securely seated in position Oven vent blocked on top of range Incorrect cookware being used Check each cooking section for cookware tips e Clock set incorrectly Controls set incorrectly Review each cooking section Shelf position is incorrect Oven thermostat needs adjustment See the Thermostat Adjustment section e This is reminding you to enter a bake temperature J9A OQ WAO continued next page PROBLEM SOLVER continued POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM CLOCK AND TIMER DO NOT WORK OVEN NOT CLEAN AFTER CLEAN CYCLE STRONG ODOR OVEN
46. re to rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle the cycle may be repeated Step 5 Clean Time for heavy soil can be set for 4 hours If a longer or shorter Clean Time is desired press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until desired Clean Time is displayed Step 6 Press the STOP TIME pad 10 00 appears on display and STOP TIME flashes The control automatically sets Stop Time by adding the Clean Time to the time of day In this example the time of day is 7 00 and the Clean Time is 3 hours Adding 3 hours to the time of day equals 10 00 Step 7 Change Stop Time from 10 00 to 12 00 by pressing the INCREASE pad until 12 00 appears in the display The words DELAY CLEAN will also appear in the display STOP TIME The self clean cycle will automatically begin at 9 00 and finish at 12 00 The word ON will appear on the display at 9 00 When the oven locks the word LOCK will be displayed and the door will be locked in position It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature When the clean cycle is finished the word CLEAN will go out in the display and the oven will begin to cool When the oven temperature has fallen below the locking temperature the word LOCK goes out and the door can be opened Step 8 When
47. roiler rack all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven they cannot withstand the high cleaning temperatures Oven shelves may be left in oven NOTE Shelves will discolor after the self clean cycle Step 2 Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom A Oven Front Frame B Openings in Door C Oven Door Gasket D Oven Light Step 3 Clean spatters or spills on oven front frame A under the front edge of the oven vent the door liner outside the door gasket and the front edge of the oven cavity about one inch into the oven Use detergent and hot water with a soap filled steel wool pad then rinse well with a vinegar and water mixture This will help prevent a brown residue from forming when the oven is heated Buff these areas with a dry cloth How to Set Oven for Cleaning Step 1 Follow steps above to prepare the oven for cleaning Step 2 Close the oven door Step 3 Press the CLEAN pad CLEAN Step 4 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until desired Clean Time is displayed e Clean top sides and outside front of oven door with soap and water Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners Do not let water run down through openings B in the top of the door To help prevent water from getting in these slots when cleaning open the door as far as it will go e Do not rub or clean the door gasket C the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact and well fitt
48. rs 1 Slip the air shutter over the gas valve orifice 2 Lower the burner assembly and hook the tabs in the slots in the burner support 3 Be sure both tabs are in their slots that the burner sits level and straight and that the flash tube forms a straight line from the igniter to the burner To get rid of burned on food place the grates in a covered container or plastic bag Add 1 4 cup ammonia and let them soak for 30 minutes Wash rinse well and dry Although they re durable the grates will gradually lose their shine regardless of the best care you can give them This is due to their continual exposure to high temperatures Do not operate a burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat Do not dean in the self cleaning oven Drip Pans Remove the grates Then lift out the chrome drip pans Wash them in hot soapy water Rinse them with clean hot water and polish them dry with a cloth Never use abrasive cleansers or steel wool they Il scratch the surface Instead soak the drip pans for about 20 minutes in slightly diluted liquid cleanser or mild solution of ammonia and water 1 2 cup of ammonia to one gallon of water After soaking wash them in hot soapy water Rinse with clean water and polish with a clean soft cloth Oven Door The oven door is removable to make the interior more accessible To remove the
49. s measuring cup partially filled with water on one of the oven shelves to check for levelness If using a spirit level take two readings with the level placed diagonally first in one direction and then the other Adjust the four legs carefully Level the range front to back and side to side The range legs must rest on the floor The range must not hang from the countertop The range should be installed on a 1 4 inch thick sheet of plywood or similar material as follows When the floor covering ends at the front of the range the area that the range will rest on should be built up with plywood to the same level or higher than the floor covering This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Explained Feature Index on page iModel and Serial Numbers 2 2 Oven Door Gasket 6 24 3 Removable Oven Bottom 31 32 4 Oven Shelves easily removed 11 18 or repositioned on shelf supports 25 26 30 5 Automatic Oven Door Latch 24 25 6 Surface Burner Controls 9 27 7 Lift Up Cooktop 27 8 Oven Vent 4 5 12 9 Anti Tip Device 3 31 see Installation Instructions l ONO POCA E Pme Explained Feature Index on page 10 Surface Burners and Grates 4 9 28 11 Oven Controls Clock and Timer 13 14 12 Oven Light Switch lets you turn 12 interior oven light on and off 13 Oven Interior Light l 12 30 14 Oven Shelf Supports ll 15 Removable Oven Door 29 31 16 Storage Drawer 3 17
50. s is 10 to 20 minutes This allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to carve Internal temperature will rise about 5 to 10 F to compensate for temperature increase if desired remove the roast from oven sooner at 5 to 10 F less than temperature in the Roasting Guide NOTE You may wish to Time Bake as described in the Baking section of this book to turn oven on and off automatically Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached 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 Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide For roasts over 8 Ibs check with thermometer at half hour intervals after half the cooking time has passed m Q Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook a roast or poultry A It is rarely necessary to preheat your oven Preheat only for very small roasts which cook a short length of time Q When buying a roast are there any special tips that would help me cook it more evenly A Yes Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible or buy rolled roasts Q Can I seal the sides of my foil tent when roasting a turkey A Sealing the foil will steam the meat Leaving it unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown the meat Q Why
51. the glow bar is hot Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop locks so when placed correctly on the shelf supports they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing food from them or placing food on them When placing cookware on a shelf pull the shelf out to the stop position Place the cookware on the shelf then slide the shelf back into the oven This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven Shelf Positions The oven has four shelf supports identified in this illustration as A bottom B C and D top To light either burner touch the pad for the desired function and ignition press INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired temperature is displayed The burner should ignite within 30 90 seconds m After the oven reaches the selected temperature the oven burner cycles off completely then on with a full flame to keep the oven temperature controlled 2 si e Ie e A If the oven is in use when a power outage occurs the s oven burner shuts off and cannot be re lit until power y is restored s ge To remove a shelf from the oven pull it toward you tilt front end upward and pull shelf out zr To replace place shelf on shelf support with stop locks curved extension of shelf facing up and toward rear of oven Tilt up front and push shelf toward back of oven until it goes past stop on oven wall Then lower fro
52. till not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Clear the area of all occupants Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier 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 cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances namely benzene carbon monoxide formaldehyde and soot
53. uide USDA Rev J une 1985 BROILING 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 steps to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum The oven door should be closed during broiling Step 1 If meat has fat or gristle near edge cut vertical slashes through both about 2 inches apart If desired fat maybe trimmed leaving layer about 1 8 inch thick Step 2 Place meat on broiler rack in broiler pan Always use rack so fat drips into broiler pan otherwise juices may become hot enough to catch fire Step 3 Position shelf on recommended shelf position as suggested in Broiling Guide Step 4 Close the oven door Step 5 Press BROIL pad Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler rack However you must mold the foil tightly to the rack and cut slits in it just like the rack Without the slits the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining to 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 amp Answers Q When broiling is it necessary to always use a rack in the broiling pan A Yes Using the rack suspends Q Should I salt the meat before A No Salt draws out the juices and allows them to evaporate Step 6 Select LO Broil 450 F by tapping INCREASE pad once S
54. ven bottom from oven You can then clean the oven bottom with soap and water a mild abrasive cleanser or soap filled abrasive pads Rinse well to remove any soap before self cleaning BRACKET OPTIONAL LOCATION FACTORY LOCATION i ELECTRIC MODEL SHOWN OPPOSITE SIDE USED FOR GAS 31 I pue area SUIUES MINOR ADJ USTMENTS YOU CAN MAKE Broil and Oven Burner Air Adjustment Shutters Air adjustment shutters for the broil and oven burners regulate the flow of air to the flame The air adjustment shutter for the top burner is in the center of the rear wall of the oven The shutter for the bottom burner is near the back wall behind the storage drawer Air adjustment x shutter To adjust the flow of air to either burner loosen the Phillips head screw and rotate the shutter to allow more or less air into the burner tube as needed Surface Burner Air Adjustment Shutters An air adjustment shutter for each surface burner regulates the flow of air to the flame When the right amount of air flows into the burner the flame will be steady relatively quiet and will have approximately 3 4 sharp blue cones This is usually the case wiih factory preset shutter settings With too much air the flame will be unsteady possibly won t burn all the way around and will be noisy sounding like a blowtorch 32 The flames for the top broil burner should burn steady with appro
55. vice nS DN mal rm eM CLEAN BROIL BAKE 10 9 8 7 11 CLOCK To set clock first press CLOCK pad TIMER Press this pad to select timer function l i19 BAKE BROIL A CLEAN LOCK UIAQ ANOX SUISA COOK TIME Press this pad for Time Bake operations STOP TIME Use this pad along with COOK TIME or CLEAN pad to set the oven to start automatically at a time you select Then press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to change the time of day Press the CLOCK pad to start The timer does not control oven operations The timer can time up to 9 hours and 55 minutes To set timer first press TIMER pad Then press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to change the time 0 13Uu07 u3A ANOX Jo SIMIA OVEN CONTROL CLOCK AND TIMER Clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly The time of day cannot be changed during a TIME BAKE or CLEAN cycle Timer The timer is an alarm or minute timer only The timer does not control oven operations The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 55 minutes To Reset Timer Press TIMER pad and then press INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the time you want shows on the display Timer Tones To Set the Clock Step 1 Press the CLOCK pad CLOCK cl To Set the Timer Step 1 Press the TIMER pad TMER Step 2 Press INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the amount of time on timer To Ca
56. w To remove burners 1 Grasp burner head and tilt it to the right to release the two tabs from slots in the burner support 2 Lift the end of the burner assembly then pull away from the front of the range to free the air shutter from the gas valve orifice To remove burned on food soak the burners in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water Soak the burners for 20 to 30 minutes If the food doesn t rinse off completely scrub them with soap and water and a brush or plastic pad Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers because they will clog the burner openings and scratch the burners If the holes become clogged clean them with a small sewing needle or a small safety pin Do not attempt to clean burners in an automatic dishwasher Loosened food soil can clog burner holes and the strong action of the dishwasher detergent can damage the burner heads Do not clean in self cleaning oven Before putting the burners back shake out excess water and dry them thoroughly by setting them in a warm oven for 30 minutes Burner Grates Porcelain enamel burner grates should be washed regularly and of course after spillovers Wash them in hot soapy water and rinse with clean water Dry the grates with a cloth don t put them back on the range wet When replacing the grates be sure they re positioned securely over the burners 28 Burner Support Gas Valve Orifice Air Shutter To replace burne
57. ximately 1 blue cones and should not extend out over the edges of the burner baffle To determine if the bottom burner flames are proper remove the oven bottom and the burner baffle The flames should have 1 2 to 3 4 blue cones with no yellow tipping When the baffle is back in place the flames will resettle Visually check the color of the flames every six months If they look like illustration A on the Problem Solver in this guide call for service With not enough air you won t see any sharp blue cones in the flame you may see yellow tips and soot may accumulate on pots and pans The air adjustment shutters sit on the hood of the valves and are positioned on the burner tubes by friction fit To adjust the flow of air to the burners apply a blade type screwdriver against the friction fit shutters and push to rotate the shutters allowing more or less air into the burner tubes as needed Air adjustment shutter USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM TOP BURNERS DO NOT LIGHT BURNERS HAVE YELLOW OR FLAMES BURNER FLAMES VERY LARGE OR YELLOW SURFACE BURNER KNOBS WILL NOT TURN OVEN DOES NOT COOK PROPERLY OVENTEMPERATURE TOO HOT OR TOO COLD CONTROLBEEPSAFTER ENTERINGOVENTIME OR STOP TIME QUESTIONS P POSSIBLE CAUSE e Make sure the electrical plug is plugged into a live properly grounded power outlet e Gas supply not connected or not turned on e Check fo
58. y in an aluminum skillet Use saucepans with tight fitting lids for cooking with minimum amounts of water 10 Cast Iron If heated slowly most skillets will give satisfactory results Enamelware Under some conditions the enamel of some cookware may melt Follow cookware manufacturer s recommendations for cooking methods Glass There are two types of glass cookware those for oven use only and those for top of range cooking saucepans coffee and teapots Glass conducts heat very slowly lower to about 1 2 the diameter of the cookware When frying in glass or ceramic cookware lower the flame even more Heatproof Glass Ceramic Can be used for either surface or oven cooking It conducts heat very slowly and cools very slowly Check cookware manufacturer s directions to be sure it can be used on gas ranges Stainless Steel This metal alone has poor heating properties and is usually combined with copper aluminum or other metals for improved heat distribution Combination metal skillets usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the manufacturer recommends USING YOUR OVEN Electric Ignition The oven burner and broil burner are lighted by electric Power Outage CAUTION DO NOT MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE ELECTRIC IGNITION OVEN DURING AN ELECTRICAL POWER OUTAGE Neither the oven nor the broiler can be lit during an electrical power outage Gas will not flow unless
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