GE JDS28CKCC User's Manual
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1. Using the Sabbath Feature on some models Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays Z Touch the CLOCK pad The display will show ON 12 hour shut off Touch the CLOCK pad repeatedly until the display shows OFF no shut off 3 Touch the START ON pad to activate the no shutoff and leave the control set in this special features mode The Sabbath feature can be used for baking roasting only It cannot be used for broiling NOTE The oven light comes on automatically on some models when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed The bulb may be removed See the Oven Light Replacement section On models with a light switch on the control panel the oven light may be turned on and left on BROIL HI LO When the display shows D the oven is set in Sabbath When the display shows C the oven is baking roasting How to Set for Baking Roasting NOTE To understand how the oven control works practice using regular baking non Sabbath before entering Sabbath mode Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day and the oven is off 7 Touch and hold both the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time until the display shows SF Tap the CLOCK pad until SAb appears in the display Touch the START ON pad and gt will appear in the display Touch the BAKE pad No signal will be given The preset starting temperature wi2. To make the shelves slide more easily apply a small amount of vegetable oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges of the oven shelves with the paper towel Do not spray with Pam or other lubricant sprays If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right away When the surface has cooled wash with soap and water Rinse well For other spills such as fat spatterings wash with soap and water or cleansing powders after the surface has cooled Rinse well Polish with a dry cloth Do not use commercial oven cleaners cleaning powders steel wool or harsh abrasives on any painted surface The vent is important for proper air circulation Never block this vent with aluminum foil A Hinge lock Pull hinge locks down to unlock Removal position Porcelain Oven Interior With proper care the porcelain enamel finish on the inside of the oven top bottom sides back and inside of the door will stay new looking for years Let the range cool before cleaning We recommend that you wear rubber gloves when cleaning the range Soap and water will normally do the job Heavy spattering or spillovers may require cleaning with a mild abrasive cleaner Soapy wet metal pads may also be used Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content such as tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface They may cause a dull spot even after
3. To remove the cover Oly Twist lens counterclockwise about a quarter turn to remove Do not remove any screws to remove the cover Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb or two prong halogen bulb as appropriate Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Y d E 2 S Consumer Support 16 ge com Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them IS Drip Cooktop Locking tab rim When properly seated the locking tab should lock onto the cooktop rim through the notch in the drip pan Support rod Be sure all surface units are turned off before raising the cooktop Surface Units To clean the surface units turn the control to the highest setting for a minute The coils will burn off any soil To remove a surface unit To remove the drip pans for cleaning the surface units must be removed first 7 Push the surface unit back toward the receptacle to free the locking tab from the cooktop Surface unit Locking tab Drip pan Receptacle 2 Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above the drip pan and pull it out Do not lift the surface unit more than 1 inch If you do it may not lie flat on the drip pan when you plug it back in NOTE Repeated lifting of the surface unit more than 1 inch above the drip pan can permanently damage the receptacle
4. and injury could result To prevent accidental tipping of the range secure the attached Anti Tip bracket under the rear countertop If the Anti Tip device supplied with the range does not fit this application use the universal Anti Tip device WB2X7909 To check if the device is installed and engaged properly lower the oven door and gently apply medium force at the handle end until movement of the range is detected Continue pressing until the anti tip bracket is engaged and movement stops A small amount of movement is acceptable at the back of the range top but it should be stable and not tip once the anti tip bracket is engaged If you pull the range out from 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 shipped with the device and in this manual Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and injury Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner s Manual Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with the provided installation instructions Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse Mark it for easy reference Do not attempt to repair or r
5. cleaning Household ammonia may make the cleaning job easier Place 1 2 cup in a Shallow glass or pottery container in a cold oven overnight The ammonia fumes will help loosen the burned on grease and food Lift Off Oven Door The door is very heavy Be careful when removing and lifting the door To remove the door 7 Fully open the door Z Pull the hinge locks down toward the door frame to the unlocked position A tool such as a small flat blade screwdriver may be required 3 Firmly grasp both sides of the door at the top Do not lift the door by the handle 4 Close door to the door removal position which is halfway between the broil stop position and fully closed 5 Lift door up and out until the hinge arm is clear of the slot To replace the door Firmly grasp both sides of the door at the top Do not lift the door by the handle ge com If necessary you may use an oven cleaner Follow the package directions Do not spray oven cleaner on the electrical controls and switches because it could cause a short circuit and result in sparking or fire Do not allow a film from the cleaner to build up on the temperature sensor it could cause the oven to heat improperly The sensor is located at the top of the oven Carefully wipe the sensor clean after each oven cleaning being careful not to move the sensor as a change in its position c
6. or other bulky cloth in place of pot holders NW A WARNING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For your safety never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Teach children not to play with the controls or any other part of the range Always keep dish towels dish cloths pot holders and other linens a safe distance from your range Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and canned food a safe distance from your range Always keep combustible wall coverings curtains or drapes a safe distance from your range Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range Keep the hood and grease filters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires 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 ge com 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 touch the surface units the heating elements or the interior surface of the oven These surfaces may be hot
7. 30 seconds to the oven will not automatically turn e re 1 minute until only gt is in the off See the Special Features section display for an explanation of the 12 Hour 3 Touch and hold both the BAKE and Shut Off feature BROIL HILO pads at the same time 5 Touch the START ON pad until the display shows SF NOTE If a power outage occurred while the oven was in Sabbath the oven will automatically turn off and stay off even when the power returns The oven control must be reset Adjust the oven thermostat Do it yourself You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold you can adjust the thermostat yourself Do not use thermometers such as those found in grocery stores to check the temperature setting of your oven These thermometers may vary 20 40 degrees NOTE This adjustment will not affect the broiling temperatures The adjustment will be retained in memory after a power failure To Adjust the Thermostat BARE 7 Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI LO 4 When you have made the HI LO RECALL pads at the same time for 2 seconds adjustment touch the START ON pad until the display shows SF to go back to the time of day display BAKE Z Touch the BAKE pad A two digit fee yaur aveia you Maud TEMP z j normally RECALL number shows in the display 3 Lhe
8. Drip Pans Remove the surface units Then lift out the drip pans Place them in a covered container Add 1 4 cup ammonia and let soak several hours or overnight Wash rinse well and dry The drip pans may also be cleaned in a dishwasher Lift Up Cooktop Clean the area under the cooktop often Built up soil especially grease may catch fire To make cleaning easier the entire cooktop may be lifted up and supported in the up position Be sure all the surface units are turned off before raising the cooktop The surface units and drip pans do not need to be removed however you may remove one to make raising the cooktop easier To replace a surface unit 7 Replace the drip pan into the recess in the cooktop Make sure the opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle 2 Insert the terminals of the surface unit through the opening in the drip pan and into the receptacle Locking tab 3 Push the surface unit in and down to lock the tab in place so it rests evenly in the cooktop Do not immerse the surface units in liquids of any kind Do not clean the surface units in a dishwasher Do not bend the surface unit plug terminals Do not attempt to clean adjust or in any way repair the plug in receptacle Clean the area under the drip pans often Built up soil especially grease may catch fire Do not cover the drip pans with foil Using foil so close to the receptacl
9. Electric Drop In Ranges Safety Instructions 2 4 Operating Instructions Clock and Timer 10 Controls 6 7 Oven 2 eee eee 8 9 Power Outage 7 Sabbath Feature 11 12 Special Features 11 Surface Units 5 Thermostat 12 Care and Cleaning Control Knobs 13 Drip Pans 52 054 useaeees 17 Heating Elements 13 LifttOff Oven Door 15 Lift Up Cooktop 17 Light is ove do gine Sond wo 16 Oven Interior 15 Shelves 14 Surface Units 17 Vet sted ken Gabi 14 Write the model and serial numbers here Model Serial You can find them on a label behind the storage drawer on the front of the range frame ge com Troubleshooting te 18 19 Accessories 20 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Product Registration 21 22 Warranty 04 23 Owner s Manual JDS28 49 80484 07 07 JR Operating Instructions BRYA AVAL We i Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips gt H S S S IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire electric shock or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life A WARNING ANTI TIP DEVICE NWA SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All ranges can tip
10. all 800 626 2224 available when calling for service GE Electric Range Warranty N T lt All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers Staple your receipt here gt or an authorized Customer Care technician To schedule service Proof of the original purchase gt on line 24 hours a day visit us at ge com or call 800 GE CARES date is needed to obtain service S 800 432 2737 Please have serial number and model number under the warranty D For The Period Of GE Will Provide Q S One Year Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship 2 From the date of the During this imited one year warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor original purchase and in home service to replace the defective part eS What GE Will Not Cover a Q Service trips to your home to teach you how to use Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods the product or acts of God S 77 Improper installation delivery or maintenance Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used defects with this appliance for other than the intended purpose or used Damage caused after delivery commercially Product not accessible to provide required service Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers X e 2 Q Q I EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Your sole and exclusive remedy is prod
11. at edges popular but you should know that Well Done D 19 21 15 17 Q cooking ay oniy 140 E means Chicken Breasts Bone In C 25 30 8 10 Broil skin side down S some food poisoning organisms c A 3 may survive Source Safe Food Boneless 18 20 10 15 first Q Book Your Kitchen Guide USDA Lobster Tails 2 4 B 25 30 Do not Cut through back of Rev June 1985 10 to 12 oz each turn shell Spread open over Fish Fillets V4 to 1 2 thick E 6 8 4 6 Handle and turn very carefully Pork Chops 2 thick E 6 8 3 5 Slash fat at edges Well Done 2 1 thick about 1 Ib D 13 15 6 8 Salmon Steaks 2 1 thick D 10 12 8 10 Grease pan Salmon Fillets 2 to 1 thick D 25 27 Do not turn over Place skin side down See illustration for description of shelf positions z D Q 2 Q I 2 NEBEN P The oven has 7 shelf positions pioddns 1aumnsuog AER Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips gt H hn Pd S S Using the clock and timer Not all features are on all models OW The CLEAR OFF pad does not affect the timer 10 To Set the Clock 7 Touch the CLOCK pad twice 2 Touch the or pads If the or pads are not touched within one minute after you touch the CLOCK pad the display reverts to the original setting If this happens touch the CLOCK pad twice and reenter the tim
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13. e could cause shock fire or damage to the range A support rod 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 17 suon nysuj ajes suon nnsuj Guyesadg y 2 Q a I TTE sdij Gurjooysajqnosy pioddns saunsuoy Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning ic S S E 2 S 5 Consumer Support Before you call for service Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes Surface units do not The surface units are work properly not plugged in solidly Save time and money Review the charts on the following V first and you may not need to call for service What To Do e With the controls off check to make sure the surface unit is plugged completely into the receptacle The surface unit controls improperly set e Check to see the correct control is set for the surface unit you are using The drip pans are not set securely in the cooktop Control signals after entering cooking time You forgot to enter a bake temperature e With the controls off check to make sure the drip pan is in the recess in the cooktop and that the opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle e Press the BAKE pad and desired temperature Food does not bake Oven controls improperly set See the Usin
14. e of day Touch the START ON pad until the time of day shows in the display This enters the time and starts the clock To Turn Off the Clock Display If you have several clocks in your kitchen you may wish to turn off the time of day clock display on your range Touch the CLOCK pad once to turn off the time of day display Although you will not be able to see it the To Set the Timer The timer does not control oven operations The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes 7 Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad 2 Touch the or pads until the amount of time you want shows in the display The maximum time that can be entered in minutes is 59 Times more than 59 minutes should be changed to hours and minutes To Reset the Timer If the display is still showing the time remaining you may change it by touching the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad then touching the or pads until the time you want appears in the display To Cancel the Timer Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad twice To check the time of day when the display is showing other information simply touch the CLOCK pad The time of day shows until another pad is touched clock maintains the correct time of day Touch the CLOCK pad twice to recall the clock display If you make a mistake touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad and begin again 3 Touch the START ON pad The time will start coun
15. enough to burn even though they are dark in color During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact the surface units areas nearby the surface units or any interior area of the oven allow sufficient time for cooling first Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop areas facing the cooktop oven vent opening surfaces near the opening crevices around the oven door REMEMBER The inside surface of the oven may be hot when the door is opened Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance suoyaonysuy ajes suoyaonysuy Guyesadg D D S RQ 9 I 6uiuea COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY Vis lt Tis a Q N Cook meat and poultry thoroughly meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160 F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180 F Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness SURFACE COOKING UNITS Use proper pan size select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit enra heating element The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct Ga contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will also improve efficiency sdij Gurooysajqnos Never leave the surface units unattended at high heat settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy s
16. eplace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Before performing any service disconnect the range power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker Do not leave children alone children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance Do not allow anyone to climb stand or hang on the door or cooktop They could damage the range and even tip it over causing severe personal injury Large scratches or impacts to glass doors can lead to broken or shattered glass Do not store flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop CA U TI ON 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 Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance Be careful when reaching for items stored over the range Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot surface units or heating elements and may cause severe burns Use only dry pot holders moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let pot holders touch hot surface units or heating elements Do not use a towel
17. eplaced Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape Carefully grasp a corner of the protective To assure no damage is done to the shipping film with your fingers and slowly finish of the product the safest way to peel it from the appliance surface Do remove the adhesive from packaging tape not use any sharp items to remove the on new appliances is an application of a film Remove all of the film before using household liquid dishwashing detergent the appliance for the first time Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak NOTE The adhesive must be removed from all parts It cannot be removed if it is baked on Groove Stem Control Knobs Molded rib The control knobs may be removed for easier The knobs can be cleaned in a ae cleaning dishwasher or they may also be washed with soap and water Make sure the inside Malke aretha ee the UF of the knobs are dry before replacing positions and pull them straight off the stems for cleaning Replace the knobs in the OFF position to ensure proper placement Spring clip Clear groove in stem Control Panel It s a good idea to wipe the control panel Do not use abrasive cleansers strong after each use of the oven Use a damp liquid cleaners plastic scouring pads or cloth to clean or rinse For cleaning use oven cleaners on the control panel mild soap and water or a 50 50 so
18. g the oven section Or sobs POneHy Shelf position is incorrect See the Using the oven section or the shelf is not level Incorrect cookware or e See the Using the oven section cookware of improper size being used Oven thermostat needs e See the Adjust the oven thermostat Do it yourself adjustment section Clock and timer do Plug on range is not completely Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live properly not work inserted in the electrical outlet grounded outlet A fuse in your home may e Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Oven controls improperly set See the Using the clock and timer section Oven light does Light bulb is loose or defective Tighten or replace the bulb pot warn Switch operating light o Call for service is broken Food does not Oven door not closed e See the Using the oven section broil properly Oven controls improperly set e Make sure you press the BROIL HI LO pad Improper shelf position e See the Broiling Guide being used Cookware not suited e For best results use a pan designed for broiling for broiling In some areas the power voltage may be low 18 Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes e Broil for the longest period of time recommended in the Broiling Guide Problem Oven temperature too hot or too cold Oven will not work Crackling or popping sound F and a number or le
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20. ll automatically be set to 350 Tap the or pads to increase or decrease the temperature in 25 increments The temperature can be set between 170 and 550 No signal or temperature will be given QW AY INS 6 Touch the START ON pad After a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute D c will appear in the display indicating that the oven is baking roasting If gt c doesn t appear in the display start again at Step 4 To adjust the oven temperature touch the BAKE pad and tap the or pads to increase or decrease the temperature in 25 increments Touch the START ON pad NOTE The CLEAR OFF and COOKING TIME pads are active during the Sabbath feature To exit Sabbath feature see next page 11 suoyonysuy Ajajes suononysuy Guyesadg D D S RQ 9 I buiuea sdij Burooysajqnosy pioddns saunsuoy Witten R Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning D S Consumer Support Using the Sabbath Feature Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays on some models How to Exit the Sabbath Feature 7 Touch the CLEAR OFF pad A Tap the CLOCK pad until ON or OFF appears in the display ON indicates 2 If the oven is cooking wait that the oven will automatically turn A fora random delay period of off after 12 hours OFF indicates that BAKE BROIL approximately
21. lution they will damage the finish of vinegar and water For rinsing use clean water Polish dry with a soft cloth Oven Heating Elements Do not clean the bake element or the broil To clean the oven floor gently lift element Any soil will burn off when the the bake element Clean with warm elements are heated soapy water id suoyonysuy ajes suoyonysuy Guyesadg X 2 S Q Q I TTE sdij Gurooysajqnosy pioddns saunsuoy Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Y d S E 2 S Consumer Support 14 Care and cleaning of the range Oven Shelves Clean the oven shelves with an abrasive cleanser or scouring pad After cleaning rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth Porcelain Enamel Cooktop The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if misused This finish is acid resistant However any acidic foods spilled such as fruit juices tomato or vinegar should not be permitted to remain on the finish Painted Surfaces Painted surfaces include the sides and the drawer front Clean these with soap and water or a vinegar and water solution Oven Vent The oven is vented through an opening under the left rear surface unit This area could become hot during oven use It is normal for steam to come out of the vent and moisture may collect underneath the coils when the oven is in use
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23. oint Glows when the oven is in bake mode START ON Pad Must be touched to start any cooking function Display Shows the time of day oven temperature and whether the oven is in the bake or broil mode The display will show PRE while preheating When the oven reaches the selected temperature the oven control will beep and the display will show the oven temperature If F and a number or letter flash in the display and the oven control signals this indicates a function error code The time of day will flash in the display when there has been a power outage Reset the clock Touch the CLEAR OFF pad Allow the oven to cool for one hour Put the oven back into operation If the function error code repeats disconnect the power to the range and call for service KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF Pad Touch this pad to select the timer feature Then press and pads to adjust time TIMER Light Flashes while in edit mode you can change the set time at this point Glows when the timer has been activated Flashes again when the time has run out until the control is reset CLOCK Pad To set the clock press this pad twice and then press the and pads The time of day will flash in the display when the oven is first turned on ge com Oven Control Clock and Timer Features and Settings Pad CLEAR OFF Pad Short taps to this pad will decrease the time Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven or temperature by small amo
24. only a flat bottomed wok They are available at your local retail store Do not use woks that have support rings Placing the ring over the surface unit will cause a buildup of heat that will damage the porcelain cooktop Home Canning Tips Be sure the canner is centered over the surface unit Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom Use recipes and procedures from reputable sources These are available from manufacturers such as Ball and Kerr and the Department of Agriculture Extension Service To prevent burns from steam or heat use caution when canning For best cooking results pans should be flat on the bottom Match the size of the saucepan to the size of the surface unit The pan should not extend over the edge of the surface unit more than 1 Do not use round bottom woks You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over suoyonysuy ajes suononysuy Guyesadg D D S RQ gt Guiuea sdij Guyooysajqnosy pioddns saunsuo AE Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning D S E Consumer Support Using the oven controls Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model OVEN CONTROLS TIME CONTROLS Oven Control Clock and Timer Features and Settings BAKE TEMP RECALL Pad Touch this pad to select the bake function BAKE Light Flashes while in edit mode you can change the oven temperature at this p
25. ood results when baking cakes cookies pastry and breads The Display will show PRE while preheating When the oven reaches the selected temperature the oven control will beep and the display will show the oven temperature Aluminum Foil Do not use aluminum foil on the bottom of the oven Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking Touch the CLEAR OFF pad when baking is finished and then remove the food from the oven Type of Food Shelf Position Frozen pies on cookie sheet CorD Angel food cake A Bundt or pound cakes BorC Biscuits muffins brownies CorD cookies cupcakes layer cakes pies Casseroles CorD Turkey A Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in the oven as much as possible If baking with more than one pan place the pans so each has at least 1 to 1 of air space around it If baking four cake layers at the same time place two layers on rack B and two layers on rack D Stagger pans on the rack so one is not directly above the other A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food ge com Md T lt js How to Set the Oven for Broiling Close the oven door gt 7 Place the meat or fish on a broiler Use LO Broil to cook foods such as grid in a broiler pan designed poultry or thick cuts of meat
26. ould affect how the oven bakes Do not spray any oven cleaner on the oven door handles or any exterior surface of the oven cabinets or painted surfaces The cleaner can damage these surfaces 2 With the Bottom Hinge arm door at the edge of slot same angle as the removal position seat the notch stop of the hinge arm into the bottom edge of the hinge slot The notch in the hinge arm must be fully seated into the bottom of the slot Notch stop 3 Fully open the door until it is parallel to the floor If the door will not fully open the notch stop is not seated correctly in the bottom edge of the slot Repeat step 2 if necessary 4 Push the hinge locks up against the front frame of the oven cavity to the locked position won mee We Push hinge locks up to lock 5 Close the oven door 15 suoyjonysuy ajes suoynonysuy Guyesadg y 2 Q a I TTE sdij Burooysajqnosy pioddns saunsuo Care and cleaning of the range Q E Oven Light Replacement a aA i CA U TI ON Before replacing your Tu replace Ma cavar D 2 oven light bulb disconnect the electrical 7 Line up tabs of lens in front of tabs l power to the range at the main fuse or on housing and rotate clockwise to S circuit breaker panel engage 1 eS 1 Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely
27. oven temperatitre can be temperatures It will be retained in memory after f NOTE This adjustment will not affect the broiling adjusted up to 35 F hotter or 35 F cooler Touch the pad to increase the temperature in 1 degree increments Touch the pad to decrease the temperature in l degree increments a power failure The type of margarine will affect baking performance Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as butter or margarine 80 fat If you decrease the fat the recipe may not give the same results as with a higher fat product Recipe failure can result if cakes pies pastries cookies or candies are made with low fat spreads The lower the fat content of a spread product the more noticeable these differences become Federal standards require products labeled margarine to contain at least 80 fat by weight Low fat spreads on the other hand contain less fat and more water The high moisture content of these spreads affects the texture and flavor of baked goods For best results with your old favorite recipes use margarine butter or stick spreads containing at least 70 vegetable oil 12 Care and cleaning of the range ge com Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range If your range is removed for cleaning servicing or any reason be sure the anti tip device is re engaged properly when the range is r
28. per products cooking contact the heating elements utensils or food in the oven when not a Pulling out the shelf to the stop lock is a TO USE convenience in lifting heavy foods It is also Do not use aluminum foil to line amp a precaution against burns from touching oven bottoms Improper installation 2 hot surfaces of the door or oven walls of aluminum foil may result in a risk J of electric shock or fire Vis SF 7 lt READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY Using the surface units ge com Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model OFF LO HI 1 9 2 8 3 7 4 5 6 Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking as he 1 Not over 1 inch Use only flat bottomed woks How to Set Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want At both OFF and HI the control clicks into position You may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking indicating the control is maintaining your desired setting A surface unit ON indicator light will glow when any surface unit is on Surface Cookware Tips Use medium or heavy weight cookware Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than other metals Cast iron and coated castiron cookware are slow to absorb heat but generally cook evenly at low to medium heat settings Steel pans may cook unevenly if not combined with other metals Wok Cooking We recommend that you use
29. pillovers that may catch on fire Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip pans or anywhere in the oven except as described in this manual Misuse could result in a shock fire hazard or damage to the range Be sure the drip pans and the vent duct are not covered and are in place Their absence during cooking could damage range parts and wiring Only certain types of glass glass ceramic earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for cooktop service others may break because of the sudden change in temperature To minimize the possibility of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the range without extending over nearby surface units Always turn the surface units off before 3 removing cookware pioddns sauinsuog Safety Instructions a S S S 3 Consumer Support IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING ae r oN SURFACE COOKING UNITS cont Do not immerse or soak the removable surface units Do not put them in a dishwasher When preparing flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric shock always be certain that the controls for all surface units are at the OFF position and all coils are cool before attempting to lift or remove a unit Clean the cooktop with caution If a wet sponge is used to wipe spill
30. place place the end of the shelf stop locks on the support tilt up the front and push the shelf in CA U TI ON When you are using the shelf in the lowest position A you will need to use caution when pulling the shelf out We recommend that you pull the shelf out several inches and then using two pot holders pull the shelf out by holding the sides of it The shelf is low and you could be burned if you place your hand in the middle of the shelf and pull all the way out Be very careful not to burn your hand on the door when using the shelf in the lowest position A How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting Your oven is not designed for open door cooking 7 Touch the BAKE pad 2 Touch the or pads until the desired temperature is displayed i SS CONG NS Center baking pans in the oven 3 Touch the START ON pad The oven will start automatically The display will show PRE while preheating When the oven reaches the selected temperature the oven control will beep several times and the display will show the oven temperature To change the oven temperature during BAKE cycle touch the BAKE pad and then the or pads to get the new temperature 4 Check food for doneness at minimum time on recipe Cook longer if necessary Preheating and Pan Placement Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it Preheating is necessary for g
31. r surge e See the Using the clock and timer section Reset the clock e The BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads must be pressed at the same time and held for 3 seconds e Reset the clock If the oven was in use you must reset it by pressing the CLEAR OFF pad setting the clock and resetting any cooking function ig suoyonysuy ajes suoyaonysuy Guyesadg X 2 Q Q I buiuea sdij Burjooysajqnosy yioddns saunsuoy Accessories SEN Looking For Something More EH You can find these accessories and many more at ge com or call 800 626 2002 during normal business hours Have your model number ready Safety Instructions lt e Ez p VY JHR WN l PMM NANAN PEER mae POCO OO 3 D Oven Racks Broiler Pan S Q SN C Oven Elements Light Bulbs Knobs Care and Cleaning Tired of discolored racks Wishing you had extra heavy duty oven racks NOW AVAILABLE for your range GE s innovative porcelain coated oven racks e Heavy Duty e Durable Visit ge com for more information Y d E 2 S Consumer Support 20 GE Service Protection Plus GE a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability offers you Service Protection Plus comprehensive protection on all your appliances No Matter What Brand Benefits Include We Il Co ver Any Appliance Backed by GE P e All brands covered A nywher
32. repair service is only one step away from your door Get on line and schedule your service at your convenience 24 hours any day of the year Or call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 during normal business hours Real Life Design Studio ge com GE supports the Universal Design concept products services and environments that can be used by people of all ages sizes and capabilities We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and mental abilities and impairments For details of GE s Universal Design applications including kitchen design ideas for people with disabilities check out our Website today For the hearing impaired please call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 Extended Warranties ge com Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories ge com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Order on line today 24 hours every day or by phone at 800 626 2002 during normal business hours Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Cautio
33. s on a hot cooktop be careful to avoid steam burns Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or medium high heat settings SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point D 2 A WARNING s Rn YY SEEN Stand away from the range when opening the oven door Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands face and or eyes c Do not heat unopened food containers When using cooking or roasting bags Pressure could build up and the container in the oven follow the manufacturer s S could burst causing an injury directions Keep the oven vent unobstructed Do not use the oven to dry newspapers Keep the oven free from grease buildup If overheated they can catch on fire 2 Place the oven shelf in the desired position Do not use the oven for a storage area while the oven is cool If shelves must be Items stored in an oven can ignite gt handled when hot do not let pot holder Do not leave pa
34. thoroughly Q for broiling without overbrowning them S 77 Z Follow suggested shelf positions in Z Touch the BROIL HI LO pad once the Broiling Guide for HI Broil 3 The oven door must be closed To change to LO Broil touch the during broiling BROIL HI LO pad again f oyen door must be CIOSGN lf your range is connected to 208 volts rare steaks Touch the START ON pad S uring broiling 5 Pah may be broiled by preheating the broiler and Get gt positioning the oven shelf one position higher 6 When broiling is finished touch the Q CLEAR OFF pad 5 v S Broiling Guide G The BIG weight thickness Quantity and Shelf First Side Second Side 3 starting temperature Food or Thickness Position Time min Time min Comments and Jour preference Ground Beef 1 Ib 4 patties E 9 11 5 7 Space evenly Up to of doneness will affect Well Done to y4 thick 8 patties take about broiling times This guide the same time gt is based on meats at Beef Steaks a fri Raret 1 thick E 7 9 7 9 Steaks less than 1 retrigerator temperature Medium 1 to 1 Ibs E 10 12 8 10 thick cook through 2 Well Done E 12 14 9 11 before browning z Pan frying is t The US Deparment of _ Raret 1 thick D 12 14 8 10 recommended Q Agriculture says Rare beef is Medium 2 to 2 Ibs D 17 19 13 15 Slash fat
35. ting down although the display does not change until one minute has passed 4 When the timer reaches 00 the control will beep 3 times followed by one beep every 6 seconds until the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad is touched If the remaining time is not in the display recall it by touching the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad and then touching the or pads to enter the new time you want Special features of your oven control Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use The following are the features and how you may activate them ge com The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day They remain in the control s memory until the steps are repeated When the display shows your choice touch the START ON pad The special features will remain in memory after a power failure NOTE The Sabbath feature and the Thermostat Adjustment feature are also Special Features but they are addressed separately in the following sections BAKE BROIL TEMP HI LO CLOCK 12 Hour Shut Off With this feature should you forget and leave the oven on the control will automatically turn off the oven after 12 hours during baking functions or after 3 hours during a broil function If you wish to turn OFF this feature follow the steps below Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF
36. tter flash in the display Display flashes hAd then linE witha loud tone Display goes blank Display flashes Unable to get the display to show SF Power outage clock flashes Possible Causes Oven thermostat needs adjustment Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet ge com What To Do See the Adjust the oven thermostat Do it yourself section e Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live properly grounded outlet A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped e Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker Oven controls improperly set This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling during the cooking functions You have a function error code e See the Using the oven section e This is normal e Press the CLEAR OFF pad Put the oven back into operation If the function code repeats The installed connection from the house to the unit is miswired A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped e Disconnect all power to the range for at least 30 seconds and then reconnect power If the function error code repeats call for service e Contact installer or electrician to correct miswire e Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker The clock is turned off from showing in the display Power failure Oven control pads were not pressed properly Power outage o
37. uct repair as provided in this Limited Warranty Any implied warranties including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law Guiuea This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 sdij Gurooysajqnosy pioddngs sauinsuo9 29 Consumer Support GE Appliances Website ge com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day any day of the year For greater convenience and faster service you can now download Owner s Manuals order parts or even schedule service on line Schedule Service ge com Expert GE
38. unts Touch operations except the clock and timer and hold the pad to decrease the time or BROIL HI LO Pad temperature by larger amounts Touch this pad to select the broil function BROIL Light Flashes while in edit mode you can switch from HI to LO BROIL at this point Glows when the oven is in broil mode Pad Short taps to this pad will increase the time or temperature by small amounts Touch and hold the pad to increase the time or temperature by larger amounts Power Outage If a flashing time is in the display you have To reset the clock touch the CLOCK pad experienced a power failure Reset the clock Enter the correct time of day by touching the or pads Touch the START ON pad suoyaonysuy ajes suoyanysuy Guyesadg X e 2 Q Q I buiuea sdij bunooysajqnoij pioddns 1aunsuog Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning WYE Safety Instructions Consumer Support Using the oven To avoid possible burns place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on NSS DAAN aa Before you begin The shelves have stop locks so that when placed correctly on the shelf supports A through G they will stop before coming completely out and will not tilt When placing and removing cookware pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf support To remove a shelf pull it toward you tilt the front end up and pull it out To re
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