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GE JGBP38 User's Manual

1. 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 COOK TIME Press this pad for Timed Baking operations STOP TIME Use this pad along with the COOK TIME or CLEAN pad to set the oven to start automatically at a time you select AUTO CLEAN or AUTO SELF CLEAN Press this pad to select self cleaning function See the Operating the Self Cleaning Oven section CLEAR OFF Press this pad to cancel all oven operations except clock and timer INCREASE Short taps to this pad increase the time or temperature by small amounts Press and hold the pad to increase the time or temperature by larger amounts 12 DECREASE Short taps to this pad decrease the time or temperature by small amounts Press and hold the pad to decrease the time or temperature by larger amounts 13 CLOCK To set the clock first press the CLOCK pad Then press the or pad to change the time of day Press the CLOCK pad to start 14 TIMER ON OFF Press this pad to select timer function The timer does not control oven operations The timer can time up to 9 hours and 55 minutes To set the timer first press the TIMER ON OFF pad Then press the or pad to change the time To cancel the timer press and hold the TIMER ON OFF pad until the word TIMER disappears from the display
2. T Use and Care amp Installation Guide XL44 Self Cleaning Gas Range J Safety Instructions 2 5 Anti Tip Device cceeeeeee 2 3 35 43 Operating Instructions Tips Aluminum Foll 5 16 20 22 24 Clock and Timer cccseccsececeseeeeees 11 12 F AtUTES vei Sannaa 6 7 OVEN aiar e r a 13 27 Baking moe Ar aiea iiaeiai 15 17 Broiling Broiling Guide 22 23 Door Latch 11 15 20 22 24 26 Electric Ignition ccccceceeeseseseeseseteeees 13 Light Bulb Replacement 13 32 Oven Control cccccceceeceseeeseseeeteees 11 12 Preheating Roasting Roasting Guide 20 21 Self Cleaning Instructions 24 27 SHEIVES eceseeseseteeeeeeees 5 14 16 20 27 Timed Baking cccccceseeeeeeeeeeeees 17 18 Surface COOKINg ccccccccesesesesseseeeee 8 10 Control SettingS cccccccscssescseseesetesseees 9 Cooktop Comparison c ccccsseeeeeeees 8 Care and Cleaning 28 33 Broiler Pan and Grid eccseeceeseesseeeseeeeeeees 31 Burner Assembly COOKTOP niyna tean Door Removal OVEN BOttOM aa OVEN VENUS ou ccceccecseseteeeceetscseseeseeeseseeeenees Self Cleaning Instructions 24 27 Storage Drawer cccccccsescsesseseteeseseeseeee 32 GE Appliances Problem Solver 50 52 Thermost
3. Oven Vents Cooktop Surface Burner Control Knobs Oven Door Latch use for self cleaning cycle only Oven Shelves with Stop Locks easily removed or repositioned on shelf supports Oven Shelf Supports Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking Roasting and Broiling sections Oven Door Gasket Air Vent in Oven Door top of oven door Storage Drawer or Removable Kick Panel depending on model Broiler Pan and Grid Do not clean in the self cleaning oven See page 4 33 2 2 3 35 43 4 22 27 31 30 13 24 32 13 4 5 8 10 24 28 30 3 13 33 11 12 15 17 20 22 24 27 32 13 4 5 14 33 4 5 8 10 30 33 4 9 32 11 15 17 20 22 24 27 5 14 17 20 23 27 31 5 14 15 20 23 31 5 24 31 4 5 14 33 4 32 33 5 20 22 24 31 a o S a V z ze FA Your new cooktop has gas burners If you are used to cooking with induction or other electric surface units you will notice some differences when you use gas burners Type of Cooktop Gas Burners Radiant Glass Ceramic Cooktop O Induction AMALI GIATA WS Electric Coil Solid Disk HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE TO YOUR OLD ONE Regular or sealed gas burners use either LP gas or natural gas Electric coils under a glass ceramic cooktop High frequency induction coils under a glass surface Flattened metal tubing c
4. a z ve continued next page SURFACE COOKING continued Top of Range Cookware Aluminum Medium weight cookware is recommended because it heats quickly and evenly Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet Use saucepans with tight fitting lids when cooking with minimum amounts of water 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 Stove Top Grills on models with sealed burners Do not use stove top grills on your sealed gas burners If you use the stove top grill on the sealed gas burner it will cause incomplete combustion and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels above allowable current standards This can be hazardous to your health 10 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 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 fo
5. 90 Elbow gt gt J cbe ai TN lt 90 Elbow 7 Black lt t Iron Pipe aa lt t Union Gas Flow into Range Nipple Union a1_ Nipple Installer Inform the Gas consumer of the Shut off location of the gas 1 2 or 3 4 Valve shut off valve Gas Pipe gt 38 Flexible Connector and Rigid Pipe Hookups for Models Equipped with Standard Twin Burners Flexible Connector Pressure Hookup Regulator Rigid Pipe Hookup Adapter Gas Flow into Range a 4 Black Iron Pipe Flex Connector ae 6 ft max L_ Cal Union gt Manifold Pipe Adapter ee Nipple Gas lt q Shut off Valve Installer Inform the consumer of the location lt 1 2 or 3 4 _y of the gas shut off valve Gas Pipe 2 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS continued 1 Install a manual gas line shut off valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location outside of the range Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the range 2 Install male 1 2 flare union adapter to the 1 2 NPT internal thread elbow at inlet of regulator On models equipped with standard twin burners install the male pipe thread end of the 1 2 flare union adapter to the 1 2 NPT internal thread at inlet of pressure regulator Use a backup wrench on the regulator fitting to avoid damage When installing the range from the front remove th
6. It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls The lowest position R is not designed to slide Do not heat unopened food containers Pressure could build up and the container could burst causing an injury e Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven except as described in this guide Misuse could result in a fire hazard or damage to the range e When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven follow the manufacturer s directions e Use only glass cookware that is recommended for use in gas ovens e Always remove the broiler pan from range 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 When broiling if meat is too close to the flame the fat may ignite Trim excess fat to prevent excessive flare ups e Make sure the 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 control and keep the oven door closed to contain fire until it burns out Self Cleaning Oven e Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care Guide e Do not clean door gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket e 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
7. apply a light coating of cooking oil on the bottom of the grates To get rid of burned on food place the grates in a covered container or plastic bag with 1 4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil Then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad if necessary Cooktop Surface To avoid damaging the porcelain enamel surface of the cooktop and to prevent it from becoming dull clean up spills right away Foods with a lot of acid tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices etc or foods with high sugar content could cause a dull spot if allowed to set When the surface has cooled wash and rinse For other spills such as fat spatterings etc wash with soap and water once the surface has cooled Then rinse and polish with a dry cloth Do not store flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Brushed Chrome Cooktop on some models Clean the brushed chrome top with warm soapy water or Bon Ami brand cleanser and immediately dry it with a clean soft cloth Take care to dry the surface following the grain Oven Bottom The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish To make cleaning easier protect the oven bottom from excessive spillovers by placing a cookie sheet on the shelf below the shelf you are cooking on This is particularly important when baking a fruit pie or other foods with a high
8. broiler drawer or kick panel and look for the gas shut off lever at the back of the range On some models you may have to remove an access cover also Follow the directions in box A or B that match your regulator type shown closed PULL TO OPEN Lever shown closed PULL TO OPEN Sealed Burner Models Sealed Burner Models e PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TOP BURNERS DO NOT e Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet LIGHT OR DO NOT j BURN EVENLY Burner holes on the side or around the top of burner may be clogged Remove burners on models with standard twin burners or burner heads on models with sealed burners or burner caps on spill proof models and clean them with a sewing needle or twist tie Make sure you do not enlarge the holes On spill proof models check electrode area for burned on food or grease e Pilot s is are not lit on standing pilot models See the Lighting Instructions for Standing Pilot Models in Surface Cooking BURNER FLAMES VERY e If range is connected to LP gas check all steps in the Installation Instructions LARGE OR YELLOW STRONG ODOR e Improper air gas ratio in oven Adjust oven burner air shutter e An odor from the insulation around the oven liner is normal for the first few times oven is used This is temporary FOOD DOES NOT e Oven controls not properly set See the Broiling section BROIL PROPERLY e Oven door not closed e Improper shelf position being used See the Broi
9. burners regulate the flow of air to the flames Air Adjustment Shutter The air adjustment shutter for the top broil burner is in the center of the rear wall of the oven Air Adjustment Shutter gt The shutter for the bottom oven burner is near the back wall behind the storage drawer or the kick panel depending on the model Remove the drawer or panel See the Care and Cleaning section in this guide To adjust the flow of air to either burner loosen the Phillips head screw and rotate the shutter toward open or closed position as needed steady with approximately 1 blue cones and should not extend out over the edges of the burner baffle To determine if the bottom burner flames are burning properly remove the oven bottom Flames should have approximately 1 blue cones and if range is supplied with natural gas should burn with no yellow tipping With most LP gas small yellow tips at the end of outer cones are normal Flames should not lift off burner ports If lifting is observed gradually reduce air shutter opening until flames are stabilized Oven ae X To remove the oven bottom 1 Remove the knurled screws holding down rear of the oven bottom 2 Grasp the oven bottom at finger slots on each side 3 Lift the rear of the oven bottom enough to clear the lip of the range frame then pull out LEVELING THE RANGE 1 Remove the storage drawer or kick panel 2 Use a 3 16 open end
10. may be repeated continued next page 25 Ss T z va m gt o ae ri z z we O gt OPERATING THE SELF CLEANING OVEN continued 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 Prepare the oven for cleaning Close the oven door Press the AUTO CLEAN or AUTO SELF CLEAN pad Press the or pad until the desired Clean Time appears Press the STOP TIME pad Press the or pad until the desired Stop Time appears in the display For example Let s say it s 7 00 and you want the oven to begin self cleaning at 10 00 after you re finished in the kitchen 1 Prepare the oven for cleaning 2 Close the oven door and slide the latch handle to the right as far as it will go Make sure the oven light is off WUT Never force the door latch handle Forcing the handle may damage the door lock mechanism 3 Press the AUTO CLEAN or AUTO AUTO SELF CLEAN pad CLEAN ZN A 4 Press the pad The oven is set 26 5 The Clean Time is preset for 3 hours You can change the Clean Time to any time between 2 and 4 hours depending on the amount of soil in your oven If a shorter Clean Time is desired pres
11. the shutter should be open 1 2 or about 3 4 of the way open 48 CONVERTING TO LP GAS Standard Twin Burner models only CN N or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP 6 CHECK FOR LEAKS When all connections have been made make sure all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system CAUTION DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS When using test pressures greater than 1 2 psig to pressure test the gas supply system of the residence disconnect the range and individual shut off valve from the gas supply piping When using test pressures of 1 2 psig or less to test the gas supply system simply isolate the range from the gas supply system by closing the individual shut off valve 7 ADJUST LOW FLAME SETTING 1 Light the top burners and continue turning all of the surface knobs to LOW 2 Remove all 4 knobs 3 With a small flat pad A turn ES e the valve set screws ss clockwise to decrease YY flame size counterclockwise to increase flame size Adjust until the flame is about the same height as the top of the burner 4 Replace the knobs 5 Check for flame outage by opening and closing the oven door several times If the flame goes out increase the flame size CHECK QUALITY OF FLAMES The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually A Yellow flames
12. 2000 Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty 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 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can User maintenance instructions contained in this guide have parts or accessories sent directly to their home The cover procedures intended to be performed by any user GE parts system provides access to over 47 000 parts Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted service personnel Caution must be exercised since VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted improper servicing may cause unsafe operation 55 YOUR GE GAS RANGE WARRANTY 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 kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states Hawaii Washington D C and Canada e Serv
13. Broil skin ya 2 to 2 lbs side down first split lengthwise Bone in 4 bone in breasts 25 30 10 15 Bakery Products 1 2 1 Space evenly Place English muffins cut side up and brush with butter if desired Bread Toast or 2 to 4 slices Toaster Pastries 1 pkg 2 English Muffins 2 split Lobster Tails 2to4 6 to 8 oz each Do not Cut through back of shell and spread open turn over Brush with melted butter before broiling and after half of time Fish 1 Ib fillets 1 4 to 1 2 inch thick Ham Slices 1 inch thick Precooked 1 2 inch thick Handle and turn very carefully Brush with lemon butter before broiling and during broiling if desired Preheat broiler to increase browning N bo Pork Chops 2 1 2 inch thick Slash fat Well Done 2 1 inch thick about 1 Ib Lamb Chops Medium 2 1 inch thick Slash fat Well Done about 10 to 12 oz Medium 2 14 inch thick Well Done about 1 Ib Wieners 1 Ib pkg 10 If desired split sausages in half similar precooked lengthwise cut into 5 to 6 inch pieces sausages bratwurst 2 3 OPERATING THE SELF CLEANING OVEN Normal Cleaning Time 3 hours Before a Clean Cycle Quick Reminder 1 Prepare the oven for cleaning 2 Close and latch the oven door 3 Press the AUTO CLEAN or AUTO SELF CLEAN pad 4 Press the pad If you wish to change the preset Clean Time of 3 hours press the or pad until the desired Stop Time appears in
14. 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 of the cookware is wasted and only serves to heat the handle On ranges with sealed burners e The smaller burner right rear position will give the best simmer results It offers precise cooking performance for delicate foods such as sauces or foods which need to cook over low heat for a long time It can be turned down to a very low simmer setting J doy3J009 e The right front burner is higher powered than the others and will bring liquids to a boil quicker uosueduro When one burner is turned to LITE all the burners spark Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on An electric shock may result which could cause you to knock over hot cookware 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 position Use extreme caution when lighting burners this way Surface burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally e Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you place your hand a pot holder cleaning cloths or other materials on them N s3 T O P
15. NFPA 70 latest edition In Canada electrical grounding must be in accordance with the current CSA C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and or local codes See Electrical Connections in this section e Before installing your range on linoleum or any other synthetic floor covering make sure the floor covering can withstand 180 F without shrinking warping or discoloring Do not install the range over carpeting unless a sheet of 1 4 thick plywood or similar insulator is placed between the range and carpeting e Make sure the wall coverings around the range can withstand heat generated by the range up to 200 F e Avoid placing cabinets above the range To reduce the hazard caused by reaching over the open flames of operating burners install a ventilation hood over the range that projects forward at least 5 beyond the front of the cabinets e The ventilating hood must be constructed of sheet metal not less than 0 0122 thick Install above the cooktop with a clearance of not less than 1 4 between the hood and the underside of the combustible material or metal cabinet The hood must be at least as wide as the appliance and centered over the appliance Clearance between the cooking surface and the ventilation hood surface MUST NEVER BE LESS THAN 24 INCHES EXCEPTION Installation of a listed microwave oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall conform to the installation instructions packed with that appliance
16. Push the plastic cap onto the end of the metal cap displaying the type of gas you are converting to Press the attached plastic washer onto the threads on the other side of the metal cap 4 Screw the hex nut cap back into the regulator Do not overtighten LC If It Is This Regulator LPC 1 Use an adjustable F Converter wrench to remove the nut and pin nut from the pressure regulator 2 Apply sideward finger pressure to remove the plastic pin from the nut HINT To remove the pin place the nut on Standing pilot models do a flat surface and press not have a gas shut off the pin sideways with valve on the regulator your fingers 3 Push down on the disc edges to replace the pin in the nut 4 Reinsert the assembly into the regulator 47 continued next page N CONVERTING TO LP GAS Standard Twin Burner models only N or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP 3 CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERS 4 CONVERT THE OVEN BURNER ORIFICES 1 Lift cooktop Oven Burner 2 Lift burner assemblies straight up and set 1 Remove oven door storage drawer and oven aside to gain access to surface burner spuds bottom The lower burner orifice spud is located behind the storage drawer or kick panel On some models a metal shield must be removed to access the orifice 2 To convert to LP gas Natural gas LP gas use a 1 2 wrench to pee red orsiver turn the lower burner orifice spud clockwise Tighten the spud only un
17. SUIS USING YOUR OVEN continued Oven Vents The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear of the cooktop See the Features section Do not block these openings when cooking in the oven it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burners be uninterrupted e The vent openings and _ Se ee nearby surfaces may Dimes ee become hot Do not ef a gt 1 G SS touch them Do not leave plastic Vent appearance and location vary items on the cooktop they may melt if left too close to the vent 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 bump on the shelf support Place the cookware on the shelf then slide the shelf back into the oven This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven To remove a shelf from the oven pull it toward you tilt the front end upward and pull the shelf out To replace place the shelf on the shelf support with the stop locks curved extension of the shelf facing up and toward the rear of the oven Tilt up the front and push the shelf toward the back of the oven until it goes past the bump on the shelf support Then lower the front of the shelf and push it all the way back Shelf Positions T
18. acid content We don t recommend using aluminum foil on the oven bottom It can affect air flow if the holes are blocked and it can concentrate heat at the bottom of the oven resulting in poor baking performance 30 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 You will notice this sooner with lighter color grates 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 CAUTION Do not clean the grates in the self cleaning oven To help prevent finger marks after cleaning spread a thin film of baby oil on the surface Wipe away excess oil with a clean soft cloth Hot fruit fillings or other foods that are highly acidic such as milk tomatoes or sauerkraut and sauces with vinegar or lemon juice may cause pitting and damage to the porcelain enamel surface and should be wiped up immediately To clean up spillovers use soap and water an abrasive cleaner or scouring pad Rinse well to remove any soap before self cleaning Lift Off Oven Door The oven door is removable but it is heavy You may need help removing and replacing the door To remove the door 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 strai
19. brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only your range It is designed to minimize smoking and e When arranging food on the pan do not let fatty spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower edges hang over the sides because dripping fat could part of the pan soil the oven e For steaks and chops slash the fat evenly around e The broiler compartment does not need to be the outside edges of the meat To slash cut crosswise preheated However for very thin foods or to through the outer fat surface just to the edge of the increase browning preheat if desired meat Use tongs to turn the meat over to prevent e Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning the shelf piercing the meat and losing the juices at next lowest shelf position and increasing cooking e Use LO Broil to cook foods such as poultry or thick time given in this guide 1 4 times per side pork chops thoroughly without over browning them Quantity and or Shelf 1st Side 2nd Side Food Thickness Position Minutes Minutes Comments Bacon 1 2 Ib about 8 C 4 3 Arrange in single layer thin slices Ground Beef 1 Ib 4 patties 10 11 7 Space evenly Up to 8 patties take 1 2 to 3 4 inch thick about same time Beef Steaks Rare 1 inch thick Steaks less than 1 inch thick will cook Medium 1 to 14 Ibs through before browning Well Done zy Rare 1 inch thick Slash fat Medium 2 to 2 Ibs Well Done z Chicken 1 whole Brush each side with melted butter
20. depending on the model Lift up Cooktop on models with standard twin burners Clean the area under the cooktop often Built up soil especially grease may catch on fire To make cleaning easier the cooktop may be lifted up To raise the cooktop 1 Be sure the burners are turned off 2 Remove the grates 3 Grasp the two front burner wells and lift up Removable Kick Panel on some models The kick panel may be removed for cleaning under the range To remove lift up the bottom of the panel slightly to disengage the panel from the tabs at the base of the range Pull the bottom of the panel forward until the spring clips are released at the top of the panel Fluorescent Night Light on some models CAUTION Do not touch the bulb with wet hands or when the bulb is hot Never wipe the light area with a wet cloth Electrical power must be shut off if you have to replace the bulb 1 With a phillips screwdriver remove the two screws A F es Vent appearance and location vary Some models have dual support rods that will hold the cooktop up while you clean underneath it After cleaning under the cooktop with hot soapy water and a clean cloth lower the cooktop Be careful not to pinch your fingers To replace insert the two slots at the bottom of the panel onto the two tabs at the base of the range and push the top of the panel forward to engage the spring clips 9 pue sed S
21. e This is reminding you to enter a bake temperature see the Baking section e Oven must cool below locking temperature Do not lock the door with door latch except when using self clean feature or the oven may lock e Self cleaning cycle has been selected but latch handle was not moved all the way to the right Move the latch handle e Latch handle was moved to the right but a program other than self cleaning was selected Move the latch handle to the right only when setting the self cleaning cycle e Oven controls not set properly See Operating the Self Cleaning Oven section e Heavily soiled oven requires 3 to 4 hours of cleaning time e Heavy spillovers should be cleaned up before starting clean cycle e Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power outlet Check for blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker e Fluorescent bulb is loose or defective Adjust or replace e Switch operating the light is broken Call for service e The oven thermostat needs adjustment See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat Do It Yourself section e Press the CLEAR OFF pad Allow the oven to cool and then unlatch the door e This is normal It is caused by the heat treatment applied to the oven window If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service 52 The Problem Solver NOTES 54 NOTES Well Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance receive the ass
22. of the oven Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside of the oven when the self clean cycle is used e Before self cleaning the oven remove the shelves the broiler pan and grid and other cookware Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before starting the self cleaning operation e If the self cleaning mode malfunctions turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply Have it serviced by a qualified technician SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS F r e N lt p VN 3 O s a pi o VN N FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE Features and appearance may vary Drip Pan on some models models Burner Head 6 Your range is equipped with one of the two types of surface burners shown above Feature Index Not all models have all features Appearance of features varies 1 2 oJ NIAJ 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Air Intake under storage drawer or kick panel Model and Serial Numbers on front frame of range behind storage drawer or removable kick panel Anti Tip Device Lower right rear corner on range back See the Installation Instructions Lift Off Oven Door easily removed for oven cleaning Oven Bottom Oven Interior Light Oven Light On Off Switch Grates Drip Pans on some models and Surface Burners Fluorescent Night Light on some models Oven Control Clock and Timer Night Light Switch on some models
23. poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria Be sure the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth 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 cold 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 We do not recommend the use of inexpensive thermometers such as those found in grocery stores to check the temperature setting of your new oven These thermometers may vary 20 40 degrees To Adjust the Thermostat 1 Press the BAKE pad BAKE A 2 Select an oven temperature between 500 F and 550 F 3 Immediately before the BAKE indicator stops flashing press and hold the BAKE pad for about 4 seconds The display will change to the oven adjustment display 4 The oven temperature can be adjusted up to 35 F hotter or 35 F cooler Use the or pads to select the desired change in the display 5 After you have made the adjustment press the CLEAR OFF pad to go back to t
24. than its intended purpose or used commercially Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states provinces 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 province to province To know what your legal rights are in your state province consult your local or state provincial consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor In the United States General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 Warrantor In Canada Camco Inc If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Customer Relations Camco Inc 1 Factory Lane Suite 310 Moncton N B E1C 9M3 This book is printed on recycled paper Part No 164D2764P064 Pub No 49 8659 6 95 CG JGBP34 JGBP35 JGBP38 Printed in Mexico JGBP79 JGBP80
25. the display We recommend venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first self clean cycle 1 Remove the broiler pan broiler grid all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven they cannot withstand the high cleaning temperatures NOTE Take the shelves out of the oven before you begin the self clean cycle 2 Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom If you use soap rinse thoroughly before self cleaning to prevent staining S Oven GAIN light Q a Oven front ic NN m Ky N OPAPP DIDATE DAID ADA EDD APPS AA T h a Area Area Oven door outside inside gasket gasket gasket 24 3 Clean spatters or spills on the oven front frame and the oven door outside the gasket with a dampened cloth The oven front frame and the oven door outside the gasket do not get cleaned by the self clean cycle On these areas use detergent and hot water or a soap filled steel wool pad Rinse well with a vinegar and water solution This will help prevent a brown residue from forming when the oven is heated Buff these areas with a dry cloth Do not clean the gasket Clean the top sides and outside front of the oven door with soap and water Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place Do not rub or clean the door gasket the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact and well fitting oven door g
26. 28 Make sure that caps are replaced on the correct size burner There is one small 2 medium and one large cap medium small small gt medium a gt medium large CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS IF SO EQUIPPED IN PLACE Standard Twin Burners on some models The holes in the surface Grate burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition Ys rere N and an even unhampered flame Drip Pan on some models You should clean the surface burners Surface Burner routinely especially Clean these after bad spillovers holes which could clog these Pamugi 3 k gt on eac On models with standard twin burners the cooktop holes Wipe off surface burner lifts up for easy access burners If heavy spillover occurs remove the surface burners from the range Burners lift out for cleaning Lift up the cooktop and then lift out the surface burners To remove burned on food soak the surface burner in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water Soak the surface burner for 20 to 30 minutes For more stubborn stains use a cleanser like Soft Scrub brand or Bon Ami brand Rinse well to remove any traces of the cleanser that might clog the surface burner openings Do not use steel wool because it will clog the surface burner openings and scratch the surface burners If the holes become clogged clean them with a sewing needle or tw
27. Call for service B Yellow tips on outer cones Normal for LP gas C Soft blue flames Normal for natural gas If 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 With LP gas some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal 9 ADJUST OVEN THERMOSTAT for Models Equipped with Standing Pilots 1 Remove the OVEN CONTROL knob 2 Locate the thermostat adjustment screw at left of thermostat shaft Turn the screw until the small pointer stops at LP or N depending on the type of gas you are converting to The most the screw will move is 1 2 aturn 3 Replace the OVEN CONTROL knob ADJUST THE SURFACE BURNER PILOTS for Models Equipped with Sous Rip 1 Raise the cooktop 2 Locate the pilot adjustment screw It can be accessed through the small hole near the center of the manifold panel 3 To adjust use a blade type screwdriver with a shaft diameter of less than 3 16 Turn pilot adjustment screw until pilot is 5 16 high Do not reduce the flame to less than 5 16 or pilot outage may occur A pilot flame burning higher than recommended may generate soot carbon black on the bottom of your cooktop PROBLEM F AND A NUMBER FLASH IN THE DISPLAY OVEN WILL NOT WORK SURFACE BURNERS LIGHT BUT OVEN DOES NOT 50 QUESTIONS USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER POSSIBLE CAUSE e If the time display flas
28. If F and a number flash in the display and the oven control signals this indicates function error code If the function error code appears during the self cleaning cycle check the oven door latch The latch handle may have been moved even if only slightly from the latched position Make sure the latch is moved to the right as far as it will go Press the CLEAR OFF pad Allow the oven to cool for one hour Put oven back into operation If the function error code repeats disconnect power to the range and call for service 1 o S ma V 5 z 2 lt O 5 OQ S 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 Timed Baking or Self Cleaning cycle Timer The timer is a minute timer it does not control oven operations The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 55 minutes To Set the Clock 1 Press the CLOCK pad A 2 Press the or pad to set the time of day 3 Press the CLOCK pad to start CLOCK A To Set the Timer 1 Press the TIMER ON OFF pad v 2 Press the or pad to set the amount of time on the timer 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 60 minu
29. Registered trademark of DuPont Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners This area allows for flush range installation with through the wall connection of pipe stub shut off valve and rear wall 120V outlet connection from hard pipe stub location to range hookup This area allows for flush range installation with through the floor connection of pipe stub shut off valve Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations for Models Equipped with Standard Twin Burners This area allows Shortest for flush range connection installation with from hard pipe through the wall stub location to connection of pipe range hookup stub shut off valve and rear wall 120V outlet This area allows for flush range installation with through the floor connection of pipe stub shut off valve continued next page 37 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS continued Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Pressure z Regulator Gas Flow into Range Tang 90 Elbow gt provided Flex 4 lt t Connector Adapter A 6 ft max lt m_ Adapter Installer Inform the are consumer of the Gas location of the gas i Shut off 1 2 or 3 4 EG lt t _ Valve shut off valve Gas Pipe v Rigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Pressure t Regulator provided
30. UIUBd 2 Lift canopy straight up 3 Remove the fluorescent light bulb Replace the bulb with one of the same length and wattage 4 Replace the canopy INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas 1 Open windows 2 Don t touch electrical switches 3 Extinguish any open flame 4 Immediately call your gas supplier FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully IMPORTANT Save these instructions for the local electrical inspector s use INSTALLER Leave these instructions with the appliance after installation is completed CONSUMER Keep this Use and Care Guide and the Installation Instructions for future use This appliance must be properly grounded WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this guide For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency manufacturer dealer or the gas supplier CAUTION Do not attempt to operate the oven of this range during a power failure Electric Ignition models only 34 IMPORTANT Remove all packing material and literature from oven before connecting gas and electrical supply to range DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearan
31. a qualified technician or installer TOOLS REQUIRED Adjustable wrench 1 2 open end wrench Flat blade screwdriver small Nut drivers 7mm 5 16 or a small adjustable depending on the size of the spuds L1 PREPARE RANGE FOR CONVERSION 1 Turn off gas supply at the wall 2 Turn off the electrical power to the range If range has not yet been connected to gas supply or if flexible connection was made range may be pulled out from the wall to make conversion easier 2 CONVERT THE PRESSURE REGULATOR WARNING Do not remove the pressure regulator from the range 1 Remove the cooktop and locate the pressure regulator at right rear of the range 2 Follow the directions in box A B or LC that match your regulator type A H It Is This Regulator NAT__ te Y Lever shown closed PULL TO OPEN 1 Use a coin to remove the cap from the pressure regulator 2 Turn the cap over and hook it into the slots The type of gas to be used should now be visible on the top of the cap a If It Is This Regulator Gas Flow into Range X Do not remove this protective 22 cap except for f ZS conversion Lever shown K j closed PULL Cap Assembly TO OPEN E 1 Unscrew the plastic protected hex nut cap from the regulator 2 Carefully pry the protective plastic cap off the threaded metal cap Gently pull the plastic washer off the threads on the other side of the metal cap 3
32. ack to Natural Gas from LP To convert to LP gas use a 1 2 wrench to turn the upper burner orifice spud clockwise Tighten spud only until it is snug with the base To prevent damage do not overtighten spud To convert to natural gas loosen the spud about 2 turns 5 CONVERT AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTER For LP gas loosen the Phillips head screw and rotate the shutter to the full open position S With baffle in place flames crew Re should have approximately Linch blue cones and should not Shutter extend beyond the edges of the burner baffle After 30 seconds of burner operation check for flames lifting off burner ports If lifting is observed gradually reduce air shutter opening until flames are stabilized For natural gas the shutter should be open 1 2 or about 3 4 of the way open 6 CHECK FOR LEAKS When all connections have been made make sure all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system CAUTION DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS When using test pressures greater than 1 2 psig to pressure test the gas supply system of the residence disconnect the range and individual shut off valve from the gas supply piping When using test pressures of 1 2 psig or less to test the gas supply system simply isolate the range from the gas supply system by closing the individual shu
33. aking time at 325 F Here s how 1 Press the COOK TIME pad COOK TIME A 2 For 3 hours of cooking time press the pad until 3 00 appears in the display 3 Press the STOP TIME pad 5 00 appears in the display and STOP TIME flashes The control automatically sets the 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 18 4 Change the Stop Time from 5 00 to 7 00 by pressing the INCREASE pad until 7 00 appears in the display 5 Press the BAKE pad BAKE A 6 Press the or pad until 325 is displayed At 4 00 the oven will turn on automatically The word ON and 100 will be displayed The Cook Time will begin to count down As the oven heats up the display will show the changing temperature The oven will continue to cook for the programmed 3 hours and shut off automatically at 7 00 7 Press the CLEAR OFF pad to clear the display if necessary Remove the food from the oven Remember even though the oven shuts off automatically foods continue cooking after the controls are off NOTE e 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 e Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings
34. an radiant or solid disks Heats up quickly but does not change heat settings as quickly as gas or induction Electric coils stay hot enough to continue cooking for a short time after they are turned off Heats by direct contact with the pan so pans must be flat on the bottom for good cooking results Heats up and cools down more slowly than electric coils The disk stays hot enough to continue cooking after it is turned off Remove the pan from the solid disk if you want the cooking to stop SURFACE COOKING N Surface Burner Controls The knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are located on the control panel in front of the burners The two knobs on the left control the left front and left rear burners The two knobs on the right control the right front and right rear burners Before Lighting a Burner e If drip pans are supplied with your range they should be used at all times e Make sure all grates on the range are in place before using any burner To Light a Surface Burner Push the control knob in and turn it to LITE You will hear a little clicking noise the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner Turn the knob to adjust the flame size If the knob stays at LITE it will continue to click After Lighting a Burner e 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 How to Select
35. asket 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 on the door you should have it replaced 4 Close the door and make sure the oven light is off If the oven light is not turned off the life of the bulb will be shortened or it may burn out immediately CAUTION The grates and drip pans on some models 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 How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Quick Reminder 1 Prepare the oven for cleaning 2 Close and latch the oven door 3 Press the AUTO CLEAN or AUTO SELF CLEAN pad 4 Press the pad If you wish to change the preset Clean Time of 3 hours press the or pad until the desired Stop Time appears in the display pd Follow the directions in the Before a Clean Cycle section 2 Close the oven door and slide the latch handle to the right as far as it will go Never force the door latch handle Forcing the handle may damage the door lock mechanism To Stop a Clean Cycle 3 Press the AUTO CLEAN or AUTO AUTO SELF CLEAN pad CLEAN ZN 4 Press the or pad until the desired Clean Time is displayed The Cl
36. at Adjustment DY oy ay Yo rself kiana 19 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Preparation 34 48 Air Adjustment cecceesetseseeeeeeeseeseeeeee 42 Flame SiZC ce eeeeseseceseseeeeseteteseeeseeees 9 41 48 Flooring Under the Rang 000 36 Installation Instructions Leveling seneni LP Conversion Consumer Services 55 Appliance Registration c cccccceceeseee 2 Important Phone Numbets 0000 55 Model and Serial Number Location 2 Wray AE E E 56 JGBP79 JGBP80 Models JGBP34 JGBP35 JGBP38 A Spanish language version of this book is available Call 800 626 2000 and ask for pub 49 8659 1 Si desa una versi n de aste libro en espa ol llam at 800 626 2000 pida la publicacion 49 8659 1 HELP US HELP YOU Read this guide carefully 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 call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week Write down the model and serial numbers Depending on your range you ll find the model and serial numbers on a label on the front of the range behind the kick panel or storage drawer These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your range Before sen
37. at food will continue to cook in the hot designed to slide out at this position oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached 1 Position the oven at shelf B position for small size roast 3 to 5 Ibs and at R position for larger roasts 4 Press the or pad until the desired temperature is displayed The oven will start automatically The word ON and 100 will be displayed As the oven heats up the display will show the changing temperature When the oven reaches the temperature you set a tone will sound 2 Check the weight of the meat Place the meat fat side up or poultry breast side up on roasting grid in a 5 Press the CLEAR OFF pad when shallow pan The melting fat will baste the meat roasting is finished and then remove Select a pan as close to the size of the meat as possible The broiler pan with grid is a good pan for this 2 Press He BARE pad To change the oven temperature during the BAKE roasting cycle press the BAKE pad and then A the or pad to get the new temperature the food from the oven Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan This makes clean up easier when using the pan for marinating cooking with fruits cooking heavily cured meats or basting food during cooking Press the foil tightly around the inside of the pan Dual Shelf Cooking This allows more than one food to be
38. back against the wall e For your safety never use your range for warming or heating the room Your oven and cooktop are not designed to heat your kitchen Top burners should not be operated without cookware on the grate Such abuse could result in fire and damage to your range and will void your warranty e Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Explosions or fires could result e Do not use oven for a storage area Items stored in the oven can ignite e Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range continued next page 35 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued GENERAL e See Dimensions and Clearances in this section for all rough in and spacing dimensions These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations may be adjusted to meet specific requirements e The range may be placed with 0 clearance flush at the back wall and side walls of the range LOCATION Do not locate the range where it may be subject to strong drafts Any openings in the floor or wall behind the range should be sealed Make sure the openings around the base of the range that supply fresh air for combustion and ventilation are not obstructed by carpeting or woodwork PROTECT YOUR FLOOR Your ran
39. cause a carbon monoxide level above that allowed by current standards resulting in a health hazard e 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 the sides of the pan e Use the 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 Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point e Never try to move a pan of hot fat especially a deep fat fryer Wait until the fat is cool e When using glass cookware make sure it is designed for top of range cooking e If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly Use proper pan size Avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to properly contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers and large enough to cover burner grate This will both save cleaning 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 Keep all plastics away from the top burners e 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
40. ce it into the groove of the light receptacle Pull the wire forward to the center of the cover until it snaps into place When in place the wire holds the cover firmly Be certain the wire is in the depression in the center of the cover 2 Connect electrical power to the range The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning gt O To remove a knob pull it Q straight off the stem If knob Q is difficult to remove place e ae a towel or dishcloth between the knob and control panel and pull gently Wash the knobs in soap and water or a vinegar and hot water solution Metal parts can be cleaned with soap and water Do not use steel wool abrasives ammonia acids or commercial oven cleaner Dry with a soft cloth To remove the storage drawer 1 Pull the drawer straight out until it stops 2 Tilt the front of the drawer up and free of the range To replace the storage drawer 1 Set the stops on the back of the drawer over the stops in the range 2 Slide the drawer evenly and straight back so that the rails in the range are engaged Oven Air Vents Never block the vents air openings of the range They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop at the top and bottom of the oven door and at the bottom of the range under the kick panel or storage drawer
41. ces between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces Depth with Door Closed Includes Door Handle Product Height see chart below Io Depth with Door Open 46 boa Product Height 467 JGBP34 JGBP35 JGBP38 47 JGBP79 JGBP80 Maximum depth for cabinets above countertops 30 Minimum gt ja 1 To wall on either side To cabinets below cook top and at the range back IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation of this range must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 2223 1 latest edition In Canada installation must conform with the current Natural Gas Installation Code CAN CGA B149 1 or the current Propane Installation Code CAN CGA B149 2 and with local codes where applicable This range has been design certified by the American Gas Association according to ANSI 221 1 latest edition and Canadian Gas Association according to CAN CGA 1 1 latest edition As with any appliance using gas and generating heat there are certain safety precautions you should follow You will find these precautions in the Important Safety Instructions in the front of this guide Read them carefully e Have your range installed by a qualified installer or service technician e Your range must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI
42. cing your oven light bulb disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely The oven light bulb is covered with a removable glass cover that is held in place with a bail shaped wire Remove the oven door if desired to reach cover easily To remove 1 Hold a hand under the cover so it doesn t fall when released With fingers of the same hand firmly push back the wire cover holder Lift off the cover Wire cover holder Control Panel and Knobs It s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use of the oven Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleansers strong liquid cleaners plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control panel they will damage the finish A 50 50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well Removable Storage Drawer on some models The storage drawer is a good place to store cookware and bakeware Do not store plastics and flammable material in the drawer The storage drawer may be removed for cleaning under the range Clean the storage drawer with a damp cloth or sponge Never use harsh abrasives or scouring pads 32 DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS TO REMOVE COVER 2 Do not touch hot bulb with a wet cloth Replace bulb with a 40 watt household appliance bulb To replace cover 1 Pla
43. cooked at the same time For example while roasting a 20 1b turkey on shelf R a second shelf may be added on position D so that scalloped potatoes can be cooked at the same time Calculate the total cooking time to enable both dishes to complete cooking at the same time Allow 15 20 minutes of additional cooking time 20 Questions and Answers Q Is it necessary to check for doneness with a Q Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook meat thermometer a roast or poultry A Checking the finished internal temperature at the A It is not necessary to preheat your oven completion of cooking time is recommended Q When buying a roast are there any special tips Temperatures are shown in Roasting Guide For roasts over 8 lbs check with thermometer at half hour intervals after half the time has passed A Yes Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible or buy rolled roasts that would help me cook it more evenly Q Why is my roast crumbling when I try to carve it Q Can I seal the sides of my foil tent when A roasting a turkey A Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to 8 y 20 minutes after removing from oven Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat Sealing the foil will steam the meat Leaving it unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown the meat ROASTING GUIDE Frozen Roasts Frozen roasts of beef pork lamb etc can be started Make sure poultry is thawed before roasti
44. d pipe thread tape with Teflon that resists action of natural and LP gases e Flexible metal appliance connector 1 2 I D A 5 foot length is recommended for ease of installation but other lengths are acceptable Never use an old connector when installing a new range e Flare union adapter for connection to gas supply line 3 4 or 1 2 NPT x 1 2 I D e Flare union adapter for connection to pressure regulator on range 1 2 NPT x 1 2 I D Teflon Registered trademark of DuPont PREPARATION e Remove all tape and packaging Lift up the cooktop on models with standard twin burners and remove any packing material under it Make sure the standard twin burners are properly seated and level e Take the accessory pack out of the oven e Check to be sure that no range parts have come loose during shipping L1 PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY Your range is designed to operate at a pressure of 4 of water column on natural gas or if designed for LP gas propane or butane 10 of water column Make sure you are supplying your range with the type of gas for which it is designed This range is convertible for use on natural or propane gas if you decide to use this range on a different type of gas conversion adjustments must be made by a service technician or other qualified person before attempting to operate the range on that gas For proper operation the pressure of natural gas supplied to the regulator mu
45. ding in this card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your range 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 guide It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself A WARNING e ALL RANGES CAN TIP e INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT e INSTALL ANTI TIP DEVICES PACKED WITH RANGE e SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CANADIAN GAS ASSOCIATION S er APPROVED WARNING If the information in this guide 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 e Do not try to light any appliance e 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 IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in t
46. e 90 elbow for easier installation 3 Install male 1 2 or 3 4 flare union adapter to the NPT internal thread of the manual shut off valve taking care to back up the shut off valve to keep it from turning 4 Connect flexible metal appliance connector to the adapter on the range Position range to permit connection at the shut off valve 5 When all connections have been made make sure all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system CAUTION DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS When using test pressures greater than 1 2 psig to pressure test the gas supply system of the residence disconnect the range and individual shut off valve from the gas supply piping When using test pressures of 1 2 psig or less to test the gas supply system simply isolate the range from the gas supply system by closing the individual shut off valve 3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS on some models Electrical Requirements 120 volt 60 Hertz properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15 amp or 20 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse Extension Cord Cautions Because of potential safety hazards associated with certain conditions we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord However if you still elect to use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL listed 3 wire grounding ty
47. e If cabinets are placed above the range allow a minimum clearance of 30 between the cooking surface and the bottom of unprotected cabinets e Ifa 30 clearance between cooking surface and overhead combustible material or metal cabinets cannot be maintained protect the underside of the cabinets above the cooktop with not less than 1 4 insulating millboard covered with sheet metal not less than 0 0122 thick e Clearance between the cooking surface and protected cabinets MUST NEVER BE LESS THAN 24 INCHES The vertical distance from the plane of the cooking surface to the bottom of adjacent overhead cabinets extending closer than 1 to the plane of the range sides must not be less than 18 Gee Dimensions and Clearances illustration in this section e 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 All ranges can tip and injury could result To prevent accidental tipping of the range attach an approved Anti Tip device to the wall See Installing the Anti Tip Device in this section To check if the device is installed and engaged properly carefully tip the range forward The Anti Tip device should engage and prevent the range from tipping over If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason make sure the Anti Tip device is engaged when you push the range
48. e leaves the factory set for use with natural gas If you convert to LP gas keep these instructions and orifices in case you want to convert back to natural gas The conversion should be done by a qualified technician or installer TOOLS REQUIRED Adjustable wrench 1 2 open end wrench Flat blade screwdriver small Nut drivers 9 32 or 7mm Lt PREPARE RANGE FOR CONVERSION 1 Turn off gas supply at the wall 2 Turn off the electrical power to the range If range has not yet been connected to gas supply or if flexible connection was made range may be pulled out from the wall to make conversion easier 2 CONVERT THE PRESSURE REGULATOR WARNING Do not remove the pressure regulator from the range 1 Remove the storage drawer or kick panel and locate the pressure regulator at rear of the range Remove Screws Eye Access Cover Ly On some models you may have to remove an access cover also 2 Follow the directions in box A or B that match your regulator type A If It Is This Regulator 1 Use an adjustable wrench to remove the nut from the pressure regulator Lever shown closed PULL Gas Flow TO OPEN EE Z into Range O lt ae om nut and pin nat 2 Apply sideward finger pressure to remove the plastic pin from the nut HINT To remove the pin place the nut on a flat surface and press the pin sideways with your fingers 3 Push down on the disc ed
49. ean Time is normally 3 hours You can change the Clean Time to any time between 2 and 4 hours depending on the amount of soil in your oven The self clean cycle will automatically begin after CLEAN is displayed and the word ON appears in the display When the oven heats to a high temperature the word LOCK will be displayed and a short time later the door latch handle will be locked in position It will not be possible to open the oven door until the LOCK light goes off and the oven has cooled below locking temperature 5 When the LOCK light is off ar Gon slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go and open the door Press the CLEAR OFF pad This will stop the cleaning cycle but you will not be able to open the door until the oven cools below the locking temperature 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 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 sure 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
50. flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers which may cause them to burst e To 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 When a pilot goes out on standing pilot models you will detect a faint odor of gas as your signal to relight the pilot When relighting the pilot make sure burner controls are in the off position and follow instructions in this guide to relight e If you smell gas and you have already made sure pilots are lit on standing pilot models turn off the gas to the range and call a qualified service technician Never use an open flame to locate a leak Vent appearance and location vary Baking Broiling and Roasting Do not use the oven for a storage area Items stored in the oven can ignite e Place the oven shelves in the desired position while the oven is cool e Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven The hot air and steam that escapes can cause burns to hands face and eyes e Keep the oven free from grease buildup e Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop is a convenience in lifting heavy foods
51. ge like many other household items is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting Use care when moving the range on this type of flooring It is recommended that the following simple and inexpensive instructions be followed to protect your floor The range should be installed on a sheet of plywood or similar material 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 Also make sure your floor covering will withstand 180 F See the Important Safety Instructions section of the Installation Instructions KITCHEN CABINETS Make sure the wall coverings around your range can withstand the heat generated up to 200 F by the range See the Important Safety Instructions section of the Installation Instructions 36 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Depending on your range you ll find the model and serial numbers on a label on the front frame of the range behind the storage drawer or kick panel TOOLS YOU WILL NEED e Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers e Pencil and ruler e Two pipe wrenches one for backup e 1 open end or adjustable wrench e Nut drivers or wrenches 3 16 and 1 4 ADDITIONAL MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED e Gas line shut off valve e Pipe joint sealant or UL approve
52. ges to replace the pin in the nut 5 NAT we A Reinsert the assembly into the regulator If It Is This Regulator Lever shown closed Gas Flow PULL TO OPEN nto Range a remove this protective cap except for conversion p Assembly 1 Unscrew the plastic protected hex nut cap from the regulator 2 Carefully pry the protective plastic cap off the threaded metal cap Gently pull the plastic washer off the threads on the other side of the metal cap 3 Push the plastic cap onto the end of the metal cap displaying the type of gas you are converting to Press the attached plastic washer onto the threads on the other side of the metal cap 4 Screw the hex nut cap back into the regulator Do not overtighten CONVERTING TO LP GAS Sealed Burner models only or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP 3 CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERS Grate Burner Cap Drip Pan on some models Burner Head Electrode 1 Remove grates burner caps and burner heads 2 Remove the brass orifice spud inside the chimney of each burner using a 9 32 or 7 mm nut driver 3 Install the orifice spuds according to one of the following diagrams see A or B for LP gas or natural gas depending on which you are converting to Chimney Orifice spud A Orifice Spuds for Converting to LP Gas LP orifice spuds are in a small plastic bag packed with this Use and Care Guide LP orifice spuds ha
53. ght up and off the hinges NOTE Be careful not to place hands between the hinge and the oven door frame as the hinge could snap back and pinch fingers To replace the door make sure the hinges are in the special stop 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 the hinges snap back against the oven frame pull them back out TO CLEAN THE DOOR Do not immerse the door in water Inside of the door e 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 y e The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a scouring pad Broiler Pan and Grid Grid After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven Remove the grid from the pan Carefully pour out grease from the pan into a proper container Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water with a soap filled or plastic scouring pad Oven Shelves Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or AZA HEN steel wool After cleaning rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth Do not rub or clean the door gasket the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact and well fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy efficient ove
54. he back of this guide To obtain replacement parts contact GE Hotpoint Service Centers 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 still 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 Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE e 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 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 ca
55. he burners have ignited e Never leave the surface burners unattended at high flame settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire e Adjust the 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 moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam e 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 e To 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 e Always turn the surface burners to off before removing cookware e Carefully watch foods being fried at a high flame setting e Never block the vents air openings of the range They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop at the top and bottom of the oven door and at the bottom of the range under the storage drawer or kick panel e Do not use a wok on models with sealed burners 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
56. he oven has five shelf supports for baking roasting and broiling identified in this illustration as A bottom B C D and E top It also has a special low shelf position R for roasting extra large items such as a large turkey the shelf is not designed to slide out at this position Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking Roasting and Broiling sections 14 e Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop may become hot if left too close to the vent e Metal items will become very hot if they are left on the cooktop and could cause burns e 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 BAKING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during baking The latch is used for self cleaning only Your oven temperature is controlled using the latest technology oven control systems It is recommended that you operate your new oven for a number of weeks to become familiar with its performance How to Set Your Range for Baking To avoid possible burns place shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on 1 Press the BAKE pad 2 Press the or pad until the desired temperature is displayed The oven will start automatically The word ON and 100 will be displayed As the oven heats up the display will show the changing temperature When the ove
57. he time of day display Use your oven as you would normally NOTE This adjustment will not affect the broiling or self cleaning temperatures It will be retained in memory after a power failure 19 sulyeg pour L gt E D gt gt gt VN 5 ROASTING Do not lock the oven door with the door latch Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats during roasting This is used for self cleaning only Therefore oven controls are set for Baking or Timed Roasting is cooking by dry heat Tender meat or Baking You may hear a slight clicking sound poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven indicating the oven is working properly Timed Roasting temperatures which should be low and Baking will turn the oven on and off automatically steady keep spattering to a minimum Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing after being removed from the oven The standing time recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes This allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to carve The internal temperature will rise about 5 to 10 F to compensate for the temperature rise if desired remove the roast from oven sooner at 5 to 10 F less than the temperature in the Roasting Guide The oven has a special low shelf R position just above the oven bottom Use it when extra cooking space is needed for example when roasting a large turkey The shelf is not Remember th
58. hed F and a number you have a function error code If a function error code appears during the self cleaning cycle check the oven door latch The latch handle may have been moved even if only slightly from the latched position Make sure the latch is moved to the right as far as it will go Press the CLEAR OFF pad Allow the oven to cool for one hour Put the oven back into operation e Disconnect all power to the range for 5 minutes and then reconnect power If the failure code repeats then call for service e Plug on the range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet e Pilot s is are not lit on standing pilot models See the Lighting Instructions for Standing Pilot Models in Using Your Oven e The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped or a fuse has been blown e Oven controls not properly set e The oven gas shut off valve may have accidentally been moved during cleaning or moving To check the oven gas shut off valve on standard twin burner models raise the cooktop and look for the gas shut off lever at the extreme right rear corner Standing pilot models do not have a gas shut off valve on the regulator Follow the directions in box A or B that match your regulator type Lever shown closed Lever shown closed PULL TO OPEN cf PULL TO OPEN Standard Twin Burner Models Standard Twin Burner Models To check the oven gas shut off valve on sealed burner models remove the storage drawer
59. ice 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 in the United States contact our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service In Canada call 800 361 3400 Customer Relations Manager e Improper installation Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty 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 the warranty period or beyond in the United States call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 In Canada consult your telephone directory for the Camco Service Center 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 e Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers e Failure of the product if it is used for other
60. imum and maximum baking times such as bake 30 40 minutes 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 TIMED BAKING How to Time Bake Do not lock the oven door with the latch during Timed Baking The latch is used for self cleaning only The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or off automatically at specific times that you set NOTE Before beginning make sure the clock shows the correct time of day To set the clock first press the CLOCK pad Press the or pad until the correct time of day is displayed How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop To avoid possible burns place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a selected length of time At the end of Cook Time the oven will turn off automatically 1 Press the COOK TIME pad COOK TIME ZN 2 Press the pad until the desired length of baking time appears in the display 3 Press the BAKE pad 4 Press the or pad until the desired temperature is displayed An attention tone will occur if step 3 is not done The oven will start automatically The word ON and 100 will be displayed The Cook Time will begin to count down As the oven heats up the display will show the changing temperature When
61. iny foil pan reflects heat away from the pie crust the cookie sheet helps retain it Baking Pans Use the proper baking pan The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur e Dark rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a browner crisper crust Use this type for pies 16 Aluminum Foil Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking A smaller sheet of foil may be used to y catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food Do not put aluminum foil on the oven bottom Cakes For best browning when baking several 8 or 9 cakes stagger them so one pan is not directly above another Warped or bent pans will cause uneven baking results and poorly shaped products A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe recommends will usually be crisper thinner and drier than it should be If baked in a pan smaller than recommended it may be undercooked and batter may overflow e Shiny bright and smooth pans reflect heat resulting in a lighter more delicate browning Cakes and cookies require this type of pan e Glass baking dishes also absorb heat When baking in glass baking dishes the temperature may need to be reduced by 25 F Don t Peek Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do not open the door to look at your food Most recipes provide min
62. ist tie Before putting the surface burner back shake out excess water and then dry it thoroughly by setting it in a warm oven for 30 minutes Then place it back in the range making sure it is properly seated and level Turn all controls OFF before removing burner parts and drip pans if so equipped The burner grates and drip pans if so equipped can be lifted off making them easy to clean OQ 5 m lt SUU Check the flame pattern of each burner If the flames are jumpy not steady clean the holes again with a sewing needle or twist tie Drip Pans on some models Remove the grates and lift out the drip pans Drip pans can be cleaned in dishwasher or by hand To get rid of burned on food place them in a covered container or plastic bag with 1 4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil Then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad if necessary continued next page CAUTION Do not clean the drip pans in the self cleaning oven 29 CARE AND CLEANING continued Burner Grates Lift out when cool Grates should be washed regularly and of course after spillovers Wash them in hot soapy water and rinse with clean water After cleaning dry them thoroughly by putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes Don t put the grates back on the range while they are wet When replacing the grates be sure they re positioned securely over the burners To prevent rusting on cast iron grates
63. lame or hot oven surfaces and may cause severe burns Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Turn the controls off Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the pan completely with a well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Use a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering it with baking soda or if available by using a multi purpose 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 foam type fire extinguisher Do not store flammable materials in an oven a storage drawer or near a cooktop 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 e Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats e Always use the LITE position on electric ignition models or the HI position on standing pilot models when igniting the top burners and make sure t
64. ling section e Food is being cooked on a hot pan e Cookware is not suited for broiling e Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended e Oven bottom not securely seated in position FOOD DOES NOT ROAST e Oven controls not properly set See the Baking or Roasting section OR BAKE PROPERLY e Shelf position is not correct e Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used e The oven thermostat needs adjustment See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat Do It Yourself section e Clock not set correctly e Oven bottom not securely seated in position OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT e Bulb may be loose or burned out gt a S VN 2 z O COME ON e Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet OVEN WILL NOT e Oven temperature is too high to set self clean operation Allow the range to SELF CLEAN cool to room temperature and reset the controls e Door latch handle not moved all the way to the right continued next page 51 PROBLEM OVEN CONTROL SIGNALS AFTER ENTERING COOK TIME OR STOP TIME OVEN DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK door APPEARS IN THE DISPLAY OVEN NOT CLEAN AFTER CLEAN CYCLE CLOCK DOES NOT WORK NIGHT LIGHT DOES NOT WORK OVEN TEMPERATURE TOO HOT OR TOO COLD OVEN DOOR ACCIDENTALLY LOCKED WHILE BAKING RAINBOW EFFECT IN THE OVEN WINDOW on some models PROBLEM SOLVER continued POSSIBLE CAUSE
65. ls and poor air circulation e Be sure all packing materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packing material ignite 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 WARNING These adjustments must be made by a qualified service technician in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and all codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or property damage The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion e 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 A WARNING an ranges can tip and injury could result To prevent accidental tipping of the range attach it to the wall by installing the Anti Tip device supplied To check if the device is installed and A engaged properly carefully tip the range forward The Anti Tip device should engage and prevent the range from tipping over If you pull the range out f
66. ly A Yellow flames Call for service B Yellow tips on outer cones Normal for LP gas C Soft blue flames Normal for natural gas If 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 With LP gas some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal 6 CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER The oven is designed to operate quietly and automatically To operate the oven press the BAKE pad and then press the INCREASE pad until 350 appears in the display After 30 90 seconds the oven burner will ignite and burn until the set temperature is reached The oven burner will continue to cycle on and off as necessary to maintain the oven at the temperature indicated by the display To check ignition of the broil burner press the BROIL pad and then the INCREASE or DECREASE pad After 30 90 seconds the broil burner will ignite Electric ignition models require electrical power to operate In case of a power outage the oven burners on these models cannot be lit manually with a match Gas will not flow unless the glow bar is hot If the oven is in use when a power outage occurs the burner will shut off and cannot be re lit until power is restored continued next page 41 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued 7 ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom
67. n be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood e Fluorescent light bulbs and safety valves on standing pilot ranges contain mercury If your model has these features they must be recycled according to local state and federal codes When You Get Your Range e 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 e Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this guide All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician e 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 In Canada the appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code Do not use an extension cord with this appliance e Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage on standing pilot mode
68. n operation and good baking results If you notice the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door you should have it replaced E E A a ae Inside Gasket Gasket deena Gasket Outside of the door e Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven door Rinse well You may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of the door e Spillage of marinades fruit juices tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately When the surface is cool clean and rinse e Do not use oven cleaners cleansing powders or harsh abrasives on the outside of the door If food has burned on sprinkle the grid with detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth Soaking the pan will remove burned on foods The broiler pan may be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner Do not use an oven cleaner on the grid Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in the dishwasher Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere in the range Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in the self cleaning oven NOTE Take the shelves out of the oven before you begin the self clean cycle continued next page 31 OQ 5 m S e SUU CARE AND CLEANING continued Oven Light Replacement on some models CAUTION Before repla
69. n reaches the temperature you set a tone will sound Oven Shelves Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in p a the desired P lt SE locations while lt the oven is cool Serra eae The correct shelf YU position depends on the kind of food and the browning desired As a general rule place most foods in the middle of the oven on either shelf position B or C See the chart for suggested shelf positions 800000 Preheating Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it Preheat means bringing the oven up to the specified temperature before putting the food in the oven To preheat set the oven at the correct temperature selecting a higher temperature does not shorten preheat time If you think an adjustment is necessary see the Adjust the Oven Thermostat section It gives easy Do It Yourself instructions on how to adjust the thermostat 3 Press the CLEAR OFF pad when baking is finished and then remove the food from the oven To change the oven temperature during BAKE cycle press the BAKE pad and then the or pad to get the new temperature Type of Food Shelf Position 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 conti
70. ng without thawing but allow 15 to 25 minutes per pound Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly additional time 15 minutes per pound for roasts under Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked 5 pounds more time for larger roasts successfully without thawing Follow directions S given on package label A Oven Approximate Roasting Time Internal ge Type Temperature Doneness in Minutes per Pound Temperature F Meat 3 to 5 Ibs 6 to 8 Ibs Tender cuts rib high quality sirloin Rare 24 35 18 25 140 150 tip rump or top round Medium 35 39 25 31 150 160 Well Done 39 45 31 33 170 185 Lamb leg or bone in shoulder Rare 21 25 20 23 140 150 Medium 25 30 24 28 150 160 Well Done 30 35 28 33 170 185 Veal shoulder leg or loin Well Done 35 45 30 40 170 180 Pork loin rib or shoulder Well Done 35 45 30 40 170 180 Ham precooked To Warm 18 23 minutes per pound any weight 115 125 Poultry 3 to 5 Ibs Over 5 Ibs Chicken or Duck Well Done 35 40 30 35 185 190 Chicken pieces Well Done 35 40 185 190 10 to 15 Ibs Over 15 Ibs In thigh Turkey Well Done 16 22 12 19 185 190 For boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given above 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 B
71. nued next page 15 cS 2 z i 5 3 Q lt BAKING continued 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 baking pans are centered as much as possible rather than being placed to the front or to the back of the oven Baking Guides Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven Allow 1 to 14 inch space between pans as well as from the back of the oven the door and the sides If you need to use two shelves stagger the pans so One is not directly above the other When using prepared baking mixes follow package recipe or instructions for best baking results Cookies When baking cookies PE flat cookie sheets without XZ sides produce better looking cookies Cookies HS Seen baked in a jelly roll pan LM PP short sides all around H N may have darker edges 7 and pale or light browning may occur Zam Cookies can be baked on several shelves at the same time but browning may be uneven because of reduced air circulation Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the walls or the door of the oven Pies For best results bake pies in dark rough or dull pans to produce a browner crisper crust Stagger the pies for most even browning Frozen pies in foil pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet for baking since the sh
72. ode exposed when the Con burner head is removed When one burner is turned to LITE all the burners spark Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on An electric shock may result which could cause you to knock over hot cookware Burner Caps on sealed burners only Burner Heads on sealed burners only For proper ignition make sure the small hole in the section that fits over the electrode is kept open A sewing needle or wire twist tie works well to unclog it The slits in the burner heads of your range must be kept clean at all times for an even unhampered flame You should clean the surface burners routinely especially after bad spillovers which could clog these openings To remove burned on food soak the burner heads in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water for 20 30 minutes For more stubborn stains use a toothbrush Before putting the burner head back shake out excess water and then dry it thoroughly by setting it in a warm oven for 30 minutes Replace the burner caps Make sure that caps are replaced on the correct size burner There is one small 2 medium and one large cap Lift off when cool Wash burner caps in hot soapy water and rinse with clean water You may scour with a plastic scouring pad to remove burned on food particles Dry them in a warm oven or with a cloth don t reassemble them wet Replace the burner caps
73. ontaining electric resistance wire suspended over a drip pan Solid cast iron disk sealed to the cooktop surface The best types of cookware to use plus heat up and cool down times depend upon the type of burner or surface unit you have The following chart will help you to understand the differences between gas burner cooktops and any other type of cooktop you may have used in the past How it Works Flames heat the pans directly Pan flatness is not critical to cooking results but flat bottomed pans provide more stability on top of the grates Gas burners heat the pan right away and change heat settings right away When you turn the control off cooking stops right away Heat travels to the glass surface and then to the cookware so pans must be flat on the bottom for good cooking results The glass cooktop stays hot enough to continue cooking after it is turned off Remove the pan from the surface unit if you want cooking to stop Pans must be made of ferrous metals metal that attracts a magnet Heat is produced by a magnetic circuit between the coil and the pan Heats up right away and changes heat settings right away like a gas cooktop After turning the control off the glass cooktop is hot from the heat of the pan but cooking stops right away Heats by direct contact with the pan and by heating the air under the pan For best cooking results use good quality pans Electric coils are more forgiving of warped pans th
74. ook Your Kitchen Guide USDA Rev June 1985 21 BROILING Do not lock the oven door with the latch during broiling The latch is used for self cleaning only Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum 1 If the meat has fat or gristle around the edge cut vertical slashes through both about 2 apart If desired the fat may be trimmed leaving layer about 1 8 thick 2 Place the meat on the broiler grid on the broiler pan which comes with the range Always use the grid so the fat drips into the broiler pan otherwise the juices may become hot enough to catch on fire 3 Position the shelf on the recommended shelf position as suggested in the Broiling Guide 4 Close the oven door 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 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 and Answers Q When broiling is it necessary to always use a grid in the pan A Yes Using the grid suspends the meat over the pan As the meat cooks the juices fall into the pan thus keeping meat d
75. or socket wrench to back out both rear leveling legs approximately two turns 3 Use a 1 open end or adjustable wrench to back out the front leveling legs two turns A Install the oven shelves in the oven and position the range where it will be installed 5 Check for levelness by placing a spirit level or a cup partially filled with water on one of the oven racks If using a spirit level take two readings with the level placed diagonally first in one direction and then the other 6 Adjust the leveling legs until the range is level 7 After the range is level slide the range away from the wall so that the Anti Tip device can be installed 9 INSTALLING THE ANTI TIP DEVICE WARNING e Range MUST be secured with an approved Anti Tip device e Unless properly installed the range could be tipped by you or a child standing sitting or leaning on an open door e After installing the Anti Tip device verify that it is in place by carefully attempting to tilt the range forward e This range has been designed to meet all recognized industry tip standards for all normal conditions e The use of this device does not preclude tipping of the range when not properly installed e If the Anti Tip device supplied with the range does not fit this application use the universal Anti Tip device WB02X7909 1 Mark the wall where the RIGHT EDGE of the range is to be located Be sure to allow for the countertop ove
76. orrect time of A Q A Q day can I still self clean my oven 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 Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part of my self cleaning oven 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 What should I do if excessive smoking occurs during cleaning This is caused by excessive soil Press the CLEAR OFF pad Open the windows to rid the 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 Is the crackling or popping 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 Q Should there be any odor during the cleaning A gt gt P PO 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 What causes the hair like lines on the enameled surface of my oven This is a normal condition resulting from heating and cooling during cleaning These lines do not affect ho
77. pe appliance extension cord and that the current carrying rating of the cord in amperes be equivalent to or greater than the branch circuit rating Grounding IMPORTANT Please read carefully FOR PERSONAL SAFETY THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug which mates with a standard three prong grounding wall receptacle PREFERRED to minimize the METHOD possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance The customer Ensure proper should have the ground exists wall receptacle before use and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded Where a standard two prong wall receptacle is encountered it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall receptacle DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUND PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD continued next page 39 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS continued A Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Infrequently An adapter may be used only on a 15 amp circuit Do not use an adapter on a 20 amp circuit Where local codes permit a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter available at most hardware stores The la
78. r improved heat distribution Combination metal skillets usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the manufacturer recommends Wok Cooking on models with sealed burners We recommend that you use only a flat bottomed wok Qf They are available at your local retail store Do not use woks that have support rings Use of these types of woks with or without the ring in place can be dangerous Placing the ring over the burner grate may cause the burner to work improperly resulting in carbon monoxide levels above allowable current standards This could be dangerous to your health Do not try to use such woks without the ring You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL appearance may vary o f o o f oS O TIMER Ea P10 COOK JAUTO SELF wi CLOCK pa CLEAN SUIYOO DIVING 1 BAKE Press this pad to select the bake function 2 BROIL or BROIL HI LO Press this pad to 9 10 11 select the broil function PROGRAM STATUS Words light up in the display to indicate what is in the 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
79. re you understand how to set the controls properly Practice removing and replacing the shelves while the oven is cool Read the information and tips on the following pages Keep this guide handy where you can refer to it especially during the first weeks of using your new range Electric Ignition Power Outage CAUTION Do not make any attempt to operate the electric ignition oven during an electrical power failure The oven or broiler cannot be lit during a power failure Gas will not flow unless the glow bar is hot If the oven is in use when a power failure occurs the oven burner shuts off and cannot be re lit until power is restored This is because the flow of gas is automatically stopped and will not resume when power is restored until the glow bar has reached operating temperature 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 Fluorescent Night Light on some models Oven Light Use the switch on the upper control panel to turn Use the switch on the lower control panel to turn the the light on and off light on or off Automatic Oven Shut Off As a Safety feature this oven will automatically shut itself off if it has been left on for more than 12 hours 13 lt 2 gt a a i S Q O zI gt Q a UIAG INOA
80. rger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord TEMPORARY METHOD Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada Align large prongs slots Ensure proper ground and firm connection before use CAUTION Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal and not insulated and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring The customer should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter always hold the adapter with one hand If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use Should this happen DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established 40 Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Frequently Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal The customer should have the two prong wall receptacle replaced with a three prong grounding receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance The installation of appliances designed for mobile home installation must conform with the Manufac
81. rhang if you intend to install the range next to cabinets Slotted A Head Screw Approx 20 7 1 7 Marked Edge 2 of Range 1 7 s 2 Locate the outside edge of the device 2 toward the center of the range from the marked edge of the range 3 Using the device as a template mark the position of the hole for the screw 4 For wood construction drill a pilot hole at an angle of 20 degrees from the horizontal A nail or awl may be used if a drill is not available Mount the Anti Tip device with the screw provided For cement or concrete construction you will need a 1 4 x 1 lag bolt and a 1 2 O D sleeve anchor which are not provided Drill the recommended size hole for the hardware Install the sleeve anchor into the drilled hole and then install the lag bolt through the device The bolts must be properly tightened as recommended for the hardware Back of S S N SRG _Wallelate 5 Slide the range against the wall and check for proper installation by grasping the front edge of the cooktop and carefully attempting to tilt the range forward WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETED MAKE SURE ALL CONTROLS ARE LEFT IN THE OFF POSITION MAKE SURE THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR TO THE RANGE IS UNOBSTRUCTED CONVERTING TO LP GAS Sealed Burner models only or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP HOW TO CONVERT A SEALED BURNER RANGE FOR USE WITH LP GAS OR NATURAL GAS This rang
82. rier Juices are protected by the grid and stay cooler thus preventing excessive spatter and smoking Q Should I salt the meat before broiling A No Salt draws out the juices and allows them to evaporate Always salt after cooking Turn the meat with tongs piercing the meat with a fork also allows the juices to escape When broiling poultry or fish brush each side often with butter 22 The oven door must be closed during broiling Turn the food 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 5 Press the BROIL pad BROIL A 6 Press the pad once for LO Broil 450 F or press the pad twice for HI Broil 550 F To change from HI Broil to LO Broil press the BROIL pad and then the pad once 7 When broiling is completed press the CLEAR OFF pad Serve the food immediately and leave the pan outside the oven to cool during the 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 position Broil for the longest period of time indicated in the Broiling Guide Turn the food only once during broiling BROILING GUIDE N The oven door must be closed during broiling e If desired marinate meats or chicken before broiling e Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with Or
83. rom the wall for any reason make sure the device is properly engaged when you push the range back against the wall If it is not there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand sit or lean on an open door Please refer to the Anti Tip device information in this guide Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and injury e Do not leave children alone or unattended where a range is hot or in operation They could be seriously burned For your safety never use your appliance for warming or heating the room continued next page 3 F r e po N lt p VN 3 O s p e VN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued e 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 Do not allow anyone to climb stand or hang on the door storage drawer or cooktop They could damage the range and even tip it over causing severe personal injury Let the 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 f
84. s the pad until the desired Clean Time is displayed 6 Press the STOP TIME pad 10 00 STOP appears in the display and STOP TIME TIME flashes A The control automatically sets the 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 7 Change the Stop Time from 10 00 to 1 00 by pressing the pad until 1 00 appears in the display The words DELAY CLEAN will also appear in the display The self clean cycle will automatically begin at 10 00 and finish at 1 00 The word ON will appear in the display at 10 00 When the oven locks the word LOCK will be displayed and a short time later the door latch handle 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 8 When the LOCK light is off slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go and open the door Never force the latch handle Wait until the word LOCK goes out in the display Forcing the latch handle may damage the lock Questions and Answers Q If my oven clock is not set to the c
85. st be between 4 and 13 of water column For LP gas the pressure supplied must be between 10 and 13 of water column When checking for proper operation of the regulator the inlet pressure must be at least 1 greater than the operating manifold pressure as given above The pressure regulator located at the inlet of the range manifold must remain in the supply line regardless of whether natural or LP gas is being used A flexible metal appliance connector used to connect the range to the gas supply line should have an I D of 1 2 and be 5 feet in length for ease of installation In Canada flexible connectors must be single wall metal connectors no longer than 6 feet in length 2 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS Shut off the main gas supply valve before disconnecting the old range and leave it off until new hook up has been completed Don t forget to relight the pilot on other gas appliances when you turn the gas back on Because hard piping restricts movement of the range the use of an A G A certified flexible metal appliance connector is recommended unless local codes require a hard piped connection Never use an old connector when installing a new range If the hard piping method is used you must carefully align the pipe the range cannot be moved after the connection is made To prevent gas leaks put pipe joint compound on or wrap pipe thread tape with Teflon around all male external pipe threads Teflon
86. t off valve 7 ADJUST LOW FLAME SETTING 1 Light the top burners and continue turning all of the surface knobs to LOW 2 Remove all four knobs 3 With a small flat blade screwdriver oS turn the valve set eS screws clockwise to a decrease flame size counterclockwise to AN increase flame size Adjust until the flame is about the same height as the top of the burner 4 Replace the knobs 5 Check for flame outage by opening and closing the oven door several times If the flame goes out increase the flame size CHECK QUALITY OF FLAMES The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually A Yellow flames Call for service i i B Yellow tips on AAA outer cones Normal for LP gas C Soft blue flames Normal for natural gas If 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 With LP gas some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal AA The conversion for sealed burner models is now complete CONVERTING TO LP GAS Standard Twin Burner models only or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP HOW TO CONVERT A STANDARD TWIN BURNER RANGE FOR USE WITH LP GAS OR NATURAL GAS This range leaves the factory set for use with natural gas If you convert to LP gas keep these instructions and orifices in case you want to convert back to natural gas The conversion should be done by
87. tes is reached After 60 minutes it will display To Reset the Timer If TIMER is displayed press the or pad until desired time is reached If TIMER is not displayed press the TIMER ON OFF pad first then follow the instructions above to set the timer End of Cycle Tone The end of cycle tone is a series of three beeps followed by one beep every six seconds If you would like to remove the signal that beeps every six seconds press and hold the CLEAR OFF pad for 10 seconds To return the signal that beeps every six seconds press and hold the CLEAR OFF pad for 10 seconds 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 12 hours HR now appears in display and minutes until the maximum time of 9 hours and 55 minutes is reached To Cancel the Timer Press and hold the TIMER ON OFF pad until the word TIMER disappears from the display Display Messages If door appears in the display the door is open Close the door If LOCK appears in the display the oven door is in the locked position BAKE BROIL and COOK TIME cannot be set if the door is in the locked position All other functions that were in operation when the power went out will have to be programmed again USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven Be su
88. the oven reaches the temperature you set a tone will sound The oven will continue to cook for the programmed amount of time then shut off automatically 5 Press the CLEAR OFF pad to clear the display if necessary Remove the food from the oven Remember even though the oven shuts off automatically foods continue cooking after the controls are off NOTE Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit for more than one hour before or after 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 continued next page 17 z e eg a ve TIMED BAKING continued How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Quick Reminder 1 Press the COOK TIME pad 2 Press the or pad to set the Cooking Time 3 Press the STOP TIME pad 4 Press the or pad to set the length of Cooking Time 2 Press the BAKE pad Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired temperature appears in the display To avoid possible burns place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on You can set the oven control to delay start the oven cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically For example Let s say it s 2 00 and dinner time is shortly after 7 00 The recipe suggests 3 hours b
89. til it is snug To prevent damage do not overtighten the spud To convert to natural gas loosen the spud about 2 turns 3 With a 7mm 5 16 or small adjustable wrench remove each of the four spuds on the surface burner gas inlet tubes and replace them with the correct gas spuds mounted in a holder at the right rear x fence above the To convert to LP gas use a 1 2 wrench to turn regulator Natural gas spuds are brass and LP the upper burner orifice spud clockwise Tighten gas spuds are red or silver Mount the spuds spud only until it is snug with the base To prevent that you removed from the inlet tubes back in the damage do not overtighten spud holder To prevent leakage make sure spuds are To convert to natural gas loosen the spud securely screwed into gas inlet tubes about 2 turns 4 Replace the burner assemblies 5 Keep all spuds with your range so you have them if you move or get a different gas hook up 5 CONVERT AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTER Orifice Drill Size For LP gas loosen the Phillips 54 0550 Dia head screw and rotate the _ LP Propane 66 0330 Dia Red or Silver Site a EA Screw should have approximately 1 Air inch blue cones and should not Shutter extend beyond the edges of the burner baffle After 30 seconds of burner operation check for flames lifting off burner ports If lifting is observed gradually reduce air shutter opening until flames are stabilized For natural gas
90. tured Home Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR Part 3280 formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety Title 24 HUD Part 280 or when such standard is not applicable the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations latest edition Manufactured Home Sites Communities and Set Ups ANSI A225 1 latest edition or with local codes In Canada mobile home installation must be in accordance with the current CAN CSA Z240 MH Mobile Home Installation Code Electric Disconnect 1 Locate disconnect plug on the range back 2 Pinch sides of connector and pull out of range back 4 SEAL THE OPENINGS Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed 5 CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS Surface Burner Ignition Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after the range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks Electric Ignition Models Select a top burner knob and simultaneously push in and turn to LITE position You will hear a Snapping sound indicating proper operation of the spark module Once the air has been purged from the supply lines burners should light within 4 seconds After burner lights rotate knob out of the LITE position Try each burner in succession until all burners have been checked Quality of Flames The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visual
91. urance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE we ll be there All you have to do is call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Whatever your question about any GE 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 In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 A GE 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 Saturdays A Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and out so most S repairs can be handled in just one visit VN For Customers With Special Needs 800 626 2000 a Upon request GE will provide Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have 3 Braille controls for a variety of GE access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may appliances and a brochure to call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request assist in planning a barrier free information or service kitchen for persons with limited SECTION A A RissMARMEEE sewer MObility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626
92. ve a 2 digit number and the letter L on top Each orifice spud will also have 1 2 or 3 grooves on the top denoting the location on the range where it is to be installed as shown below Orifice Spuds for Converting to Natural Gas Natural gas orifice spuds have a 3 digit number and the letter N on the top Each orifice spud will also have 1 2 or 3 grooves on top denoting the location on the range where it is to be installed as shown below 4 To prevent leakage make sure the orifice spuds are securely screwed into the gas inlet tubes 5 Put old orifice spuds back in the bag to save for possible future conversion NOTE If an orifice spud is accidentally dropped the cooktop can be raised by releasing the 2 front clips with a large flat blade screwdriver When lowering it make sure it snaps over the clips 4 CONVERT THE OVEN BURNER ORIFICES Oven Burner 1 Remove oven door storage drawer and oven bottom The lower burner orifice spud is located behind the storage drawer or kick panel On some models a metal shield must be removed to access the orifice 2 To convert to LP gas use a 1 2 wrench to turn the lower burner orifice spud clockwise Tighten the spud only until it is snug To prevent damage do not overtighten the spud To convert to natural gas loosen the spud about 2 turns continued next page 45 CONVERTING TO LP GAS Sealed Burner models only or Converting B
93. w your oven performs Why do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning Some types of soil will leave a deposit which is ash It can be removed with a damp sponge or cloth Can I cook food on the cooktop while the oven is self cleaning Yes While the oven is self cleaning you can use the cooktop just as you normally do The word door appeared in the display when I selected the Clean Cycle What s wrong The door latch handle must be moved all the way to the right Move the latch handle and cleaning will start 2l S T z we m gt o 2 To Q 65 z gt we O gt CARE AND CLEANING 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 DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS IF SO EQUIPPED IN PLACE Sealed Burner Assemblies on some models Grate Burner Cap Drip Pan on some models Burner Head Electrode Turn all controls OFF before removing the burner parts and drip pans if so equipped The burner grates caps burner heads and drip pans if so equipped can be lifted off making them easy to clean The electrode of A gt Ne the spark igniter is yy ectr

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