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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician A WARNING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GEAppliances com 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 storage drawer or cooktop They could damage the range and even tip it over causing severe personal injury Do not operate the oven or cooktop controls if the glass is broken Food splatter or cleaning solution 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 rang
2. Touch to select selfcleaning function See the Using the self cleaning oven section OVEN LIGHT ON OFF Pad Touch to turn the oven light on or off START Pad Must be touched to start any cooking or cleaning function Number Pads Use to set any function requiring numbers such as the time of day on the clock the timer the oven temperature the internal food temperature the start time and length of operation for timed baking and self cleaning CLOCK Pad Touch before setting the clock KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF Pad Touch to select the timer feature Using the oven GEAppliances com To avoid possible burns place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on NBN SAYS The oven has 6 shelf positions IS AN D Center baking pans in the oven Cut slits in the foil just like the grid Before you begin The shelves have stop locks so that when placed correctly on the shelf supports A through F 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 replace 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
3. delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute until only gt is in the display 3 Touch and hold both the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time until the display shows SF A Tap the DELAY START pad until 12 shdn or no shdn appears in the display Touch the START pad 7 Touch the BAKE pad No signal will be given Using the number pads enter the desired temperature No signal or temperature will be given 9 Touch the START pad 70 After a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute gt 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 7 To adjust the oven temperature touch the BAKE pad enter the new temperature using the number pads and touch the START pad When cooking is finished the display will change from gt C to D and 6 00 will appear indicating that the oven has turned OFF but is still set in Sabbath Remove the cooked food 5 Choose 12 shdn indicating that the oven will automatically turn off after 12 hours or no shdn indicating that the oven will not automatically turn off after 12 hours 6 Touch START when the option that you want is in the display 12 shdn or no shdn NOTE If a power outage occurred while the oven was in Sabbath the oven will automatically turn off and stay off even w
4. Never use the glass cooktop surface as a cutting board Do not place or store items that can melt or catch fire on the glass cooktop even when it is not being used Be careful when placing spoons or other stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface when it is in use They may become hot and could cause burns GEAppliances com Clean the cooktop with caution If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface unit be careful to avoid steam burns Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface NOTE We recommend that you avoid wiping any surface unit areas until they have cooled and the indicator light has gone off Sugar spills are the exception to this Please see the Cleaning the glass cooktop section When the cooktop is cool use only CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and the CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad to clean the cooktop To avoid possible damage to the cooking surface do not apply cleaning cream to the glass surface when it is hot After cleaning use a dry cloth or paper towel to remove all cleaning cream residue Read and follow all instructions and warnings on the cleaning cream labels Large scratches or impacts to glass doors or cooktops can lead to broken or shattered glass 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 Do not leave
5. e No hidden deductibles e One 800 number to call You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more any brand Plus there s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered You can rest easy knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U S toll free at 800 626 2224 for more information All brands covered up to 20 years old in the continental U S Please place in envelope and mail to General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P O Box 32150 Louisville KY 40232 2150 35 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us We are proud to have you as a customer Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification After mailing the Read your Owner s registration below Manual carefully store this document It will help you in
6. oven bottom Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place and the oven light is off IMPORTANT The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any range Move birds to another well ventilated room The door locks automatically The display will show the clean time remaining It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the LOCKED light goes off When the LOCKED light goes off you will be able to open the door The word LOCKED will flash and the word door will display if you set the clean cycle and forget to close the oven door To stop a clean cycle touch the CLEAR OFF pad When the LOCKED light goes off indicating the oven has cooled below the locking temperature you will be able to open the door 23 suon nysuj ajes suo nanysuj buneiado D D S RQ 9 I buiuea sdij Buyooysajqnosy pioddns saunsuoy Gein OOOO OOOO ED OOOO OOOO Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Y d E 2 S Consumer Support 24 Using the self cleaning oven The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly How to Delay the Start of Cleaning 7 Touch the SELF CLEAN pad once for a 3hour clean time or twice for a 4 hour clean time A 3 hour selfclean time is recommen
7. OFF Touch the COOKING TIME pad again to activate the feature The display will show Hid ON Touch the START pad to activate the cook and hold feature and leave the control set in this special features mode 17 suoyjaonysuy ajes suononysuy Guyesadg D S RQ 9 I 6uiuea sdij Burooysajqnosy pioddns saunsuoy WIRE Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Y d E 2 S Consumer Support 18 Special features of your oven control 12 Hour 24 Hour or Clock Blackout Your control is set to use a 12 hour clock If you would prefer to have a 24 hour military time clock or black out the clock display follow the steps below 7 Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time until the display shows SF Z Touch the CLOCK pad once The display will show 12 hr If this is the choice you want touch the START pad Touch the CLOCK pad again to change to the 24 hour military time clock The display will show 24 hr If this is the choice you want touch the START pad Touch the CLOCK pad again to black out the clock display The display will show OFF If this is the choice you want touch the START pad NOTE If the clock is in the black out mode you will not be able to use the Delay Start function Using the Sabbath feature Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays On some models GEAppliances com The
8. SELF CLEAN pad If the shelves become hard to slide apply a small amount of cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges of the oven shelves with the paper towel Care and cleaning of the range Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range GEAppliances com If your range is removed for cleaning servicing or any reason be sure the anti tip device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced 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 shipping film with your fingers and slowly peel it from the appliance surface Do not use any sharp items to remove the film Remove all of the film before using the appliance for the first time Control Knobs The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning Make sure the knobs are in the OFF positions and pull them straight off the stems for cleaning Oven Vent The oven vent is located behind the right rear surface unit This area could become hot during oven use To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product the safest way to remove the adhesive from packaging tape on new appliances is an application of a household liquid dishwashing detergent Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak NOTE The adhesive must be removed from all parts It cannot be remov
9. Sabbath feature can be used for baking roasting only It cannot be used for convection broiling self cleaning or Delay Start cooking 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 How to Set Sabbath Feature for Regular Baking Roasting ene 280 DELAY START J Ga O00000 O00000 erann When the display shows D the oven is set in Sabbath When the display shows D C the oven is baking roasting 0 DELAY D START J OWOOO OOOO When the display shows D the oven is set in Sabbath When the display shows D C the oven is baking roasting Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day and the oven is off Touch and hold both the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time until the display shows SF NOTE If bake or broil appears in the display the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads were not touched at the same time Touch the CLEAR OFF pad and begin again 2 Tap the DELAY START pad until SAb bAtH appears in the display 3 Touch the START pad and gt will appear in the display A Touch the BAKE pad No signal will be given 5 Using the number pads enter the desired temperature betwe
10. clock shows the correct time of day 7 Touch the BAKE pad Touch the number pads to set the desired oven temperature 3 Touch the COOKING TIME pad NOTE If your recipe requires preheating you may need to add additional time to the length of the cooking time Touch the number pads to set the desired length of cooking time The minimum cooking time you can set is 1 minute The oven temperature that you set and the cooking time that you entered will be in the display Touch the DELAY START pad Touch the number pads to set the time of day you want the oven to turn on and start cooking 7 Touch the START pad Sy 9 NOTE An attention tone will sound if you are using timed baking and do not touch the START pad NOTE If you would like to check the times you have set touch the DELAY START pad to check the start time you have set or touch the COOKING TIME pad to check the length of cooking time you have set When the oven turns ON at the time of day you set the display will show the cooking time countdown and the changing temperature starting at 100 F The temperature display will start to change once the oven temperature reaches 100 F When the oven reaches the temperature you set beeps will sound The oven will continue to cook for the set amount of time then turn off automatically unless the WARM feature was set See the How to Set the Oven for War
11. steam or heat use caution when canning Wok Cooking We recommend that you use only a flat bottomed wok They are available at your local retail store Do not use woks that have support rings The temperature limiter may cycle the units off for a time if The pan boils dry The pan bottom is not flat The pan is off center There is no pan on the unit Use recipes and procedures from reputable sources These are available from manufacturers such as Ball and Kerr and the Department of Agriculture Extension Service Flat bottomed canners are recommended Use of water bath canners with rippled bottoms may extend the time required to bring the water to a boil Do not use round bottom woks You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over suoyjaonysuy ajes suononysuy Guyesadg D D S RQ 9 I buiuea sdij Gurooysajqnos pioddns saunsuo9 Using the surface units About the radiant surface units SURFACE COOKING The radiant cooktop features heating a SN units beneath a smooth glass surface Never cook directly on the glass Always use cookware Safety Instructions NOTE A slight odor is normal when a new and will disappear in a short time NOTE On models with light colored glass cooktops it is normal for the cooking zones to change color when hot or cooling down This is temporary and will disappear as the glass cools to room temperature OFF cere The surface
12. unit will cycle on and off to Always place the pan in the center of maintain your selected control setting the surface unit you are cooking on Operating Instructions It is safe to place hot cookware on the glass surface even when the cooktop is cool Even after the surface units are turned off the glass cooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking To avoid overcooking remove pans from the surface units when the food is cooked Avoid placing anything on the surface unit until it has cooled completely Care and Cleaning A d S S 2 S Consumer Support 10 cooktop is used for the first time It is caused by the heating of new parts and insulating materials The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops DRAGGING bo Do not slide cookware across the cooktop because it can scratch the glass the glass is scratch resistant not scratch proof Water stains mineral deposits are removable using the cleaning cream or full strength white vinegar Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent film on the cooktop The cleaning cream will remove this discoloration Don t store heavy items above the cooktop If they drop onto the cooktop they can cause damage Do not use the surface as a cutting board Selecting types of cookware LT Check pans for flat bottoms by using a straight edge Pans with rounded cu
13. Chicken fried H the quality of the food Ham H Repeated opening of the drawer allows Muffins LO the hot air to escape and the food Pies LO to cool Piza H With large loads it may be necessary to Potatoes baked H use a higher warming drawer setting Tortilla Chips LO and cover some of the cooked food items CAUTION Do not keep food in the warming drawer for more than two hours Do not use plastic containers or plastic wrap To Crisp Stale Items Place food in low sided dishes or pans Preheat on LO setting Check crispness after 45 minutes Add time as needed To Warm Serving Bowls and Plates To warm serving bowls and plates set the control on LO Use only heat safe dishes If you want to heat fine china please check with the manufacturer of the dishes for their maximum heat tolerance You may warm empty serving dishes while preheating the drawer CAUTION Dishes will be hot Use pot holders or mitts when removing hot dishes Using the self cleaning oven GEAppliances com The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly CA SET Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom OOOO OOOOO Before a Clean Cycle We recommend venting your kitchen with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first selfclean cycle Remove the broiler pan broiler grid all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven NOTE If your o
14. Self Cleaning Radiant Ranges www GEAppliances com Safety Instructions 2 7 Operating Instructions Clock Kitchen Timer and Control Lockout 15 OVEN 3cy nea cs dini odias 12 24 Sabbath Feature 19 20 Self Cleaning 23 24 Special Features 17 18 Thermostat 20 Timed Baking and Roasting 16 Surface Units 8 11 Warming Drawer 21 22 Care and Cleaning Broiler Pan and Grid 27 Control Knobs 25 Glass Cooktop 29 30 Lift Off Oven Door 26 Light lt i ntdnaesoaed upeees 27 RAC 4 renns eeg ase anekenes 27 Removable Drawer 28 Troubleshooting Tips 31 34 Accessories 38 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Product Registration 35 36 Warranty 0000 39 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 Owner s Manual JB900 49 80287 04 05 JR Operating Instructions BRYA AVAL We i Care and Cleaning Y d E 2 S Consumer Support IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING i N 7 M Vis S IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE oN 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 person
15. a safe place It operate your new contains information appliance properly you will need should you require service Our service number is 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Model Number Serial Number Important If you did not get a registration card with your product detach and return the form below to ensure that your product is registered or register online at www GEAppliances com First Name Street Address Apt City Date Placed In Use Month Model Number Serial Number Mr Ms Mrs Miss Last Name l E mail Address Zip State Code l Phone Day Year Number Please provide your e mail address to receive via e mail discounts special offers and other important communications from GE Appliances GEA Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA s carefully selected partners GE Appliances FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR GE Consumer amp Industrial Louisville Kentucky www GEAppliances com 36 WARRANTY RIGHTS For information about GEA s privacy and data usage policy go to www GEAppliances com and click on Privacy Policy or call 800 626 2224 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 37 Notes Accessories lt 3esy L
16. al injury or loss of life A WARNING ANTI TIP DEVICE All ranges can tip and injury could result To prevent accidental tipping of the range attach it to the wall and floor by installing the Anti Tip device supplied 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 remove the kick panel or storage drawer and inspect the rear leveling leg Make sure it fits securely into the slot 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 in this manual Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and injury 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 The fiberglass insulation in self clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood A Wa
17. asts C 25 10 15 Lobster Tails 2 4 C 18 20 Do not Cut through back of 10 to 12 oz each turn shell Spread open over Brush with melted D butter before broiling S and after half of broiling time Fish Fillets 1 4 to 1 2 thick E 6 5 Handle and turn very 5 carefully Brush with a lemon butter before and during cooking 5 if desired So Ham Slices 1 2 thick D 6 6 Increase time 5 to 10 da a precooked minutes per side for 1 thick or home cured ham Pork Chops 2 1 2 thick E 10 10 Slash fat Well Done 2 1 thick about 1 Ib D 15 15 Salmon Steaks 2 1 thick D 10 7 8 Grease pan Brush 4 1 thick about 1 Ib D 12 10 steaks with melted butter Consumer Support 14 Using the clock kitchen timer and control lockout GEAppliances com Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day ON OFF The Kitchen Timer is a minute timer only The Kitchen Timer does not control oven operations The maximum setting on the Kitchen Timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes CONTROL LOCKOUT To Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time of day for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly The time of day cannot be changed during a timed baking or self cleaning cycle To Set the Kitchen Timer Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad N 2 Touch the number pads until the amount of time you want shows in the display For example
18. 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 7 Touch the BAKE pad Touch the number pads to set the oven temperature To change the oven temperature during the Bake cycle touch the BAKE pad and set the new temperature 3 Touch the START pad When the oven starts to heat the changing temperature will be in the display The display starts changing once the temperature reaches 100 F Touch the CLEAR OFF pad when baking is finished Preheating and Pan Placement Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes cookies pastry and breads To preheat set the oven at the correct temperature The control will beep when the oven is preheated and the display will show your set temperature This will take approximately 6 10 minutes Aluminum Foil Never cover the oven bottom with aluminum foil You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan and broiler grid However you must mold the foil tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the
19. d a paper towel For additional protection after all residue has been removed polish the entire surface with CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and a paper towel 29 suon nysuj ajes suon nnsuj Guyesadg y 2 Q a I TTE sdij Gurooysajqnos pioddns saunsuoy Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips S gt H S S S Cleaning the glass cooktop Metal Marks and Scratches 7 Be careful not to slide pots and pans across your cooktop It will leave metal markings on the cooktop surface These marks are removable using the CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner with the CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops Rubber like Seal To clean the rubber like seal at the outer edge of the glass wipe it with cooktop cream when needed Z If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or copper are allowed to boil dry the overlay may leave black discoloration on the cooktop This should be removed immediately before heating again or the discoloration may be permanent WAR N N G Carefully check the bottom of pans for roughness that would scratch the cooktop Glass surface potential for permanent damage Our testing shows that if you are cooking high sugar mixtures such as jelly or fudge and have a spillover it can cause permanent 2 Wearing an oven mitt damage to the glass surface unless t
20. d or combustible materials in the drawer Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in or near your drawer Do not warm food in the drawer for more than two hours Never place use or self clean the lower oven drawer pan in the upper oven GEAppliances com Do not touch the heating element or the interior surface of the drawer These surfaces may be hot enough to burn REMEMBER The inside surface of the drawer may be hot when the drawer is opened Use care when opening the drawer Open the drawer a crack and let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands face and or eyes Do not use aluminum foil to line the lower oven drawer Foil is an excellent heat insulator and will trap heat beneath it This will upset the performance of the drawer and it could damage the interior finish suoyaonysuy ajes suoyanysuy Guyesadg D D S RQ 9 I 6uiuea sdij Gurooysajqnos pioddngs saunsuoy Weems RA Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips S gt H S S S Using the surface units Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model OFF LO HI Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking WARMER GUIDE SETTING FOOD Low Bread Pastries Medium Chocolate Butter Medium Sauces Stews Cream Soups Medium Vegetables High Soup
21. ded for use when cleaning small contained spills A self clean time of 4 hours or longer is recommended for a dirtier oven 2 Ifa time other than 4 hours or 3 hours is needed use the number pads and enter the desired clean time You can change the clean time to any time between 2 hours and 5 hours depending on how dirty your oven is After a Clean Cycle You may notice some white ash in the oven Wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools If white spots remain remove them with a soap filled steel wool pad and 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 repeat the cycle 3 Touch the DELAY START pad Using the number pads enter the time of day you want the clean cycle to start 3 Touch the START pad N The door locks automatically The display will show the start time It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the LOCKED light goes off When the LOCKED light goes off you will be able to open the door You cannot set the oven for cooking or another self clean cycle until the oven is cool enough for the door to unlock While the oven is self cleaning you can touch the CLOCK pad to display the time of day To return to the clean countdown touch the
22. e 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 or other bulky cloth in place of pot holders NS may penetrate a broken control panel and create a risk of electrical shock Contact a qualified technician immediately should your glass control panel become broken 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 suoyaonysuy ajes suoyonysuy Guyesadg D D S RQ 9 I 6uiuea sdij Gurooysajqnosy yioddngs saunsuoy Operating In
23. e control panel they will damage the finish Hinge lock Hinge arm Push hinge locks up to lock 5 Close the oven door To clean the inside of the door Do not allow excess water to run into any holes or slots in the door Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during the selfclean cycle you do not need to clean this by hand The area outside the gasket and the door liner can be cleaned with a soap filled steel wool or plastic pad hot water and detergent Rinse well with a vinegar and water solution To clean the outside of the door 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 Do not let water drip into the vent openings If any stain on the door vent trim is persistent use a soft abrasive cleaner and a sponge scrubber for best results Spillage of marinades fruit juices tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately When surface is cool clean and rinse Do not use oven cleaners cleaning powders or harsh abrasives on the outside of the door YYYYYYI LILI After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anyw
24. ed if it is baked on The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher or they may also be washed with soap and water Make sure the inside of the knobs are dry before replacing Replace the knobs in the OFF position to ensure proper placement It is normal for steam to come out of the vent and moisture may collect underneath it when the oven is in use The vent is important for proper air circulation Never block this vent 25 suoyonysuy Majes suoyaonysuy Guyesadg I 9 pue 3129 TTE sdij bunooysajqnoij pioddns 1aunsuog Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Y d S E 2 S Consumer Support Care and cleaning of the range The gasket is designed with a gap at the bottom to allow for proper air circulation Do not rub or clean the door gasket it has an extremely low resistance to abrasion 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 26 Painted Surfaces Painted surfaces include the sides of the range and the door top of control panel and the drawer front Clean these with soap and water or a vinegar and water solution Control Panel It s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use of the oven Use a damp cloth to clean or rinse For cleaning use mild soap and water or a 50 50 solution of vinegar and water For rinsi
25. en 170 F and 550 F No signal or temperature will be given Touch the START pad After a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute gt 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 6 Z To adjust the oven temperature touch the BAKE pad enter the new temperature using the number pads and touch the START pad NOTE The CLEAR OFF and COOKING TIME pads are active during the Sabbath feature How to Set Sabbath Feature for Timed Baking Roasting Immediate Start and Automatic Stop 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 NOTE If bake or broil appears in the display the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads were not touched at the same time Touch the CLEAR OFF pad and begin again Tap the DELAY START pad until SAb bAtH appears in the display Touch the START pad and gt will appear in the display Touch the COOKING TIME pad SG AN SIN Touch the number pads to set the desired length of cooking time between 1 minute and 9 hours and 59 minutes The cooking time that you entered will be displayed How to Exit the Sabbath Feature 7 Touch the CLEAR OFF pad 2 If the oven is cooking wait for a random
26. en and will disappear minimum of 3 hours See the Using the self cleaning the vent in time oven section S Strong odor An odor from the insulation This is temporary gt around the inside of the S oven is normal for the first amp few times the oven is used Gy Drawer does not slide Drawer is over loaded or Reduce weight Redistribute drawer contents smoothly or drags load is unbalanced Warming drawer will A fuse in your home may be Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker not work blown or the circuit breaker tripped Controls improperly set e See the Warming drawer section Excessive condensation Liquid in drawer e Remove liquid HILO Le Uncovered foods e Cover food with lid or aluminum foil Temperature setting too high Reduce temperature setting Food dries out in the Moisture escaping e Cover food with lid or aluminum foil A gt S a amp 3 5 ei Drawer not fully closed Push drawer in until latch engages y gag Consumer Support 34 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 I I Co ver A ny A ppl ian Ce Backed by GE e All brands covered Anywhere Anytime e Unlimited service calls e All parts and labor costs included e No out of pocket expenses
27. erature You have a function error code e Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean cycle Heavily soiled ovens may need to self clean again or for a longer period of time e Close the oven door e Press the CLEAR OFF pad Allow the oven to cool 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 33 suoyaonysuy ajes suon nnsuj Guyesadg X 2 3 Q Q I uiuea sdij Bbunooysajqnosj pioddns 1aumnsuog Before you call for service O Troubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Problem Possible Causes What To Do Display goes blank A fuse in your home may be Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker blown or the circuit breaker tripped The clock is in the e See the Special features of your oven control section black out mode Operating Instructions Display flashes Power failure e Reset the clock Unable to get the Oven control pads were e The BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads must be pressed display to show SF not pressed properly at the same time and held for 3 seconds Power outage Power outage or surge e Reset the clock If the oven was in use you must reset clock flashes it by pressing the CLEAR OFF pad setting the clock and resetting any cooking function d Burning or oily This is normal in a new To speed the process set a self clean cycle for a S odor emitting from ov
28. free of charge all labor and in home service to original purchase replace the defective part Five Years A replacement glass cooktop if it should crack due to thermal shock discolor crack at the From the date of the rubber seal between the glass cooktop and the porcelain edge or if the pattern wears off original purchase A replacement radiant surface unit if it should burn out During this limited additional four year warranty you will be responsible for any labor or in home service suon nnsuj Guyesadg What GE Will Not Cover Service trips to your home to teach you how to use Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit the product breakers Improper installation delivery or maintenance Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods gt A P or acts of God a Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible 2 used commercially defects with this appliance Q Q Damage to the glass cooktop caused by use of cleaners Damage caused after delivery ST other than the recommended cleaning creams and pads Damage to the glass cooktop caused by hardened spills of sugary materials or melted plastic that are not cleaned according to the directions in the Owner s Manual amp gt amp This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use withi
29. fuse or reset the circuit breaker Oven controls improperly set See the Using the oven section Problem Oven will not self clean Crackling or popping sound Excessive smoking during a clean cycle Oven door will not open after a clean cycle Oven not clean after a clean cycle LOCK DOOR flashes in the display LOCKED DOOR light is on when you want to cook F and a number or letter flash in the display Possible Causes The oven temperature is too high to set a self clean operation GEAppliances com What To Do e Allow the oven to cool to room temperature and reset the controls Oven controls improperly set This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions Excessive soil Oven too hot Oven controls not properly set See the Using the self cleaning oven section e This is normal e Press the CLEAR OFF pad Open the windows to rid the room of smoke Wait until the LOCKED door light goes off Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle e Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature and LOCKED or CLEAN no longer appears in the display See the Using the self cleaning oven section Oven was heavily soiled The self clean cycle has been selected but the door is not closed The oven door is locked because the temperature inside the oven has not dropped below the locking temp
30. grid Aluminum foil may also be used to catch a spillover To do so place a small sheet of foil on a lower shelf several inches below the food Type of Food Shelf Position Frozen pies on cookie sheet D 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 over the other Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking 13 suon nysuj Ajajes suo nanysuj buneiado D S RQ gt Guiuea sdij Gurooysajqnosy pioddns saunsuoj e Using the oven 5 ss E How to Set the Upper Oven for Broiling 2 Leave the door open to the broil stop position Use LO Broil to cook foods such as gt The door stays open by itself yet the proper poultry or thick cuts of meat thoroughly D temperature is maintained in the oven without over browning them v N 7 Place the meat or fish on the broiler fg Touch the START pad grid in the broiler pan 5 When broiling is finished
31. he cooktop Frequent cycling off and on of surface units Control signals after entering cooking time or delay start Food does not bake or roast properly Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service Possible Causes Improper cookware being used Cooktop controls improperly set GEAppliances com What To Do e Use pans which are flat and match the diameter of the surface unit selected e Check to see the correct control is set for the surface unit you are using A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Incorrect cleaning methods being used Cookware with rough bottoms being used or coarse particles salt or sand were between the cookware and the surface of the cooktop Cookware has been slid across the cooktop surface Food spillovers not cleaned before next use e Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker e Scratches are not removable Tiny scratches will become less visible in time as a result of cleaning e To avoid scratches use the recommended cleaning procedures Make sure bottoms of cookware are clean before use and use cookware with smooth bottoms e See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section Hot surface on a model with a light colored glass cooktop Hot cooktop came into contact with plastic placed on the hot cooktop Hot sugar mixture spilled on the coo
32. he electrical outlet What To Do 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 Light bulb is loose or defective See the Using the clock and timer section e Tighten or replace the bulb Switch operating light is broken Door not open to the broil stop position as recommended e Call for service See the Using the oven section Oven controls improperly set e Make sure you press the BROIL HI LO pad Improper rack position being used e See the Broiling Guide Cookware not suited for broiling e Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range Aluminum foil used on the the broiling pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended e See the Using the oven section In some areas the power voltage may be low Oven thermostat needs adjustment Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes e Broil for the longest period of time recommended in the Broiling Guide 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
33. he spillover is immediately removed 7 Turn off all surface units Remove hot pans a Use a single edge razor blade scraper CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Scraper to move the spill to a cool area on the cooktop b Remove the spill with paper towels To Order Parts To order CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and the cooktop scraper please call our toll free number National Parts Center 800 626 2002 CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner WX10X300 CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Scraper WX10X0302 Kit 00 0 ce WB64X5027 Kit includes cream and cooktop scraper CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pads for Ceramic Cooktops WX10X350 Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic 3 Any remaining spillover should be left until the surface of the cooktop has cooled 4 Don t use the surface units again until all of the residue has been completely removed NOTE If pitting or indentation in the glass surface has already occurred the cooktop glass will have to be replaced In this case service will be necessary Before you call for service Q Problem Surface units will not maintain a rolling boil or cooking is not fast enough Surface units do not work properly Scratches may appear as cracks on cooktop glass surface Areas of discoloration on the cooktop Plastic melted to the surface Pitting or indentation of t
34. hen the power returns The oven 19 control must be reset suoyaonysuy ajes suononysuy Guyesadg D D S RQ gt Guiuea sdij Gurooysajqnosy pioddns saunsuoy Wem RA Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Y d S E 2 S Consumer Support 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 only affect baking and roasting temperatures it will not affect broiling convection or self cleaning temperatures The adjustment will be retained in memory after a power failure To Adjust the Thermostat GE OWOOOO EZ Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time until the display shows SF Touch the BAKE pad A two digit number shows in the display Touch BAKE again to alternate between increasing and decreasing the oven temperature The oven temperature can be adjusted up to 35 F hotter or 35 F cooler Touch the number pads the same way you read them For example to change the oven temperat
35. here in the range Wire cover holder Oven Racks Clean the oven racks with an abrasive cleanser or scouring pad After cleaning rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth If your oven is equipped with gray porcelain coated oven racks they may be cleaned in the oven during the self clean cycle NOTE If your oven is equipped with shiny silver colored oven racks remove them before you begin the self clean cycle Broiler Pan and Grid Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in a self cleaning oven After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven Remove the grid from the pan Carefully pour out the 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 Light Replacement CAUTION Before replacing 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 To remove the cover 7 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 Oven Heating Elements Do not clean the bake element or the broil element Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated GEAppliances com If your oven is equipped with gray porcelain coated oven racks they may be left in the o
36. ials 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 removing cookware When preparing flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on eda RADIANT SURFACE UNITS Use care when touching the cooktop The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or medium high heat settings 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 Avoid scratching the glass cooktop The cooktop can be scratched with items such as sharp instruments rings or other jewelry and rivets on clothing Do not operate the radiant surface units if the glass is broken Spillovers or cleaning solution may penetrate a broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock Contact a qualified technician immediately should your glass cooktop become broken
37. ktop Improper cookware being used You forgot to enter a bake temperature or cleaning time Oven controls improperly set e This is normal The surface may appear discolored when it is hot This is temporary and will disappear as the glass cools e See the Glass surface potential for permanent damage section in the Cleaning the glass cooktop section e Call a qualified technician for replacement e Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling e Press the BAKE pad and desired temperature or the SELF CLEAN pad and desired clean time See the Using the oven section Rack position is incorrect or the rack is not level e See the Using the oven section Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size being used See the Using the oven section Oven thermostat needs adjustment See the Adjust the oven thermostat Do it yourself section 31 suoyanysuy ajes suon nnsuj Guyesadg D D S RQ gt I 6uiuea sdij Burooysajqnos pioddns saunsuoy Safety Instructions Problem Clock and timer 7 do not work S A S S D Oven light does not work g S Food does not broil properly Care and Cleaning Oven temperature too hot or too cold Oven will not work A d amp S E 2 S Consumer Support 32 Before you call for service O Troubleshooting Tips Possible Causes Plug on range is not completely inserted in t
38. l be hot A HOT COOKTOP indicator light will glow when any radiant element is turned on and will remain on until the surface is cooled to approximately 150 F Indicator light will come on when the unit is turned on or hot to the touch stay on even after the unit is turned off glow until the unit is cooled to approximately 150 F SMALL LARGE BURNER BURNER Hl e OHI 8 8 6 6 4 2 4 Lo 2 CA U TI ON Do not warm food on the WARMING ZONE for more than two hours NOTE The surface warmer will not glow red like the cooking elements A HOT surface indicator light will glow when the glass surface is hot and will remain on until the surface is cool enough to touch Lower settings may not heat the glass surface enough to cause the HOT surface indicator light to come on A WARMING ZONE indicator light will glow when the unit is on Do not use plastic wrap to cover food Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean Use only cookware recommended for top of range cooking GEAppliances com Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model Use only flat bottomed woks Temperature Limiter Every radiant surface unit has a temperature limiter The temperature limiter protects the glass cooktop from getting too hot Home Canning Tips Be sure the canner is centered over the surface unit Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom To prevent burns from
39. 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 www GEAppliances com Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty S 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 www GEAppliances 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 Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Contact Us www GEAppliances com KoA If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number or write to General Manager Customer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Register Your Appl lance www GEAppliances com Regis
40. mic Cooktops rub the residue area applying pressure as needed Heavy Burned On Residue Allow the cooktop to cool Use a single edge razor blade scraper at approximately a 45 angle against the glass surface and scrape the soil It will be necessary to apply pressure to the razor scraper in order to remove the residue The CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Scraper and all recommended supplies are available through our Parts Center See instructions under To Order Parts section on next page After scraping with the razor scraper spread a few drops of CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the entire burned residue area Use the CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad to remove any remaining residue NOTE Do not use a dull or nicked blade GEAppliances com Shake the cleaning cream well Apply a few drops of CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner directly to the cooktop 4 Use a paper towel or CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops to clean the entire cooktop surface 5 Use a dry cloth or paper towel to remove all cleaning residue No need to rinse NOTE It is very important that you DO NOT heat the cooktop until it has been cleaned thoroughly 4 If any residue remains repeat the steps listed above as needed 5 For additional protection after all residue has been removed polish the entire surface with CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner an
41. ming section 8 Touch the CLEAR OFF pad to clear the display if necessary Remove the food from the oven Remember even though the oven turns off automatically food left in the oven will continue cooking after the oven turns off Special features of your oven control GEAppliances com 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 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 pad The special features will remain in memory after a power failure except for the Sabbath feature which will have to be reset ewe 8801 E START Cej Cr pe 12 Hour Shutdown 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 until the display shows SF 2 Touch the DELAY START pad until no shdn no shut off appears in the display Touch the START pad to activate the no shut off and leave the control set in this special features mode Fahrenheit or Celsi
42. n the USA 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 sdij Gurooysajqnosy Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 pioddngs sauinsuo9 39 Consumer Support GE Appliances Website www GEAppliances 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 catalogs or even schedule service on line You can also Ask Our Team of Experts your questions and so much more Schedule Service www GEAppliances com Expert GE 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 www GEAppliances 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
43. nd of a Timed Cycle If the remaining time is not in the display clock delay start or cooking time are in the display recall the remaining time by touching the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad and then touching the number pads to enter the new time you want NOTE All cooking and timing functions will be cancelled when locking out the control 2 To unlock the control touch and hold the Jand 0 pads at the same time until the control beeps twice and LOC will be removed from the display 15 suon nysuj ajes suon nnsuj Guyesadg D D S RQ gt Guiuea sdij Gurooysajqnosy pioddns saunsuoy Safety Instructions OWOOO OOOO OWOO OOOO Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning OOOO OWDOO OWOO OOOO OOOO OOOO Y d S E 2 S Consumer Support 16 Using the timed baking and roasting features NOTE Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a selected length of time At the end of the cooking time the oven will turn off automatically 7 Touch the BAKE pad Touch
44. ng use clean water Polish dry with a soft cloth Lift Off Oven Door The door is very heavy Be careful when removing and lifting the door Do not lift the door by the handle 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 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 With the Bottom Hinge arm Z door at the Eni of slot same angle as the removal position seat the indentation 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 Indentation Fully open the door If the door will not fully open the indentation is not seated correctly in the bottom edge of the slot 4 Push the hinge locks up against the front frame of the oven cavity to the locked position Do not use commercial oven cleaners cleaning powders steel wool or harsh abrasives on any painted surface Do not use abrasive cleansers strong liquid cleaners plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on th
45. ooking For Something More CA H You can find these accessories and many more at www GEAppliances com or call 800 626 2002 during normal business hours Have your model number ready Safety Instructions S A pp VY JHR WA l DO A CMN VPP EER mae LULILON S z 5 D Surface Elements and Drip Pans Oven Racks Broiler Pan sc x Q SS D S amp S G Light Bulbs Knobs S amp S m gt ee CERAMA BRYTE Cleaner Cleaning Pads Scraper Tired of discolored racks Wishing you had extra heavy duty oven racks NOW AVAILABLE for your range GE s innovative sel amp cleanable porcelain coated oven racks Y d S E 2 S e Heavy Duty e Durable e Able to be cleaned in a self cleaning oven Visit www GEAppliances com for more information Consumer Support 38 GE Electric Range Warranty N All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or Staple your receipt here an authorized Customer Care technician To schedule service Proof of the original purchase z on line 24 hours a day visit us at www GEAppliances com or date is needed to obtain service gt call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 under the warranty S For The Period Of GE Will Provide 5 One Year Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship During this From the date of the full one year warranty GE will also provide
46. ot warming drawer food Do not use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers chips or dry cereal Alloods placed 1 Wie wali drawas should be covered with a lid or Do not line the warming drawer or pan aluminum foil When warming pastries with aluminum foil Foil is an excellent heat or breads the cover should be vented insulator and will trap heat beneath it This to allow moisture to escape will upset the performance of the drawer and could damage the interior finish Food should be kept hot mits cooking container or transferred to a heatsafe Allow approximately 25 minutes for the serving dish wannihg drawerto praneat CAUTION Plastic containers or plastic wrap will melt if in direct contact with the drawer pan or a hot utensil Melted plastic may not be removable and is not covered under your warranty Remove serving spoons etc before placing containers in warming drawer 21 suon nysuj ajes suo n anysuj buneiado D D S RQ 9 I buiuea sdij bunooysajqnoij yioddns 1aumnsuog EPRA Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Y d S E 2 S Consumer Support 22 Using the warming drawer Temperature Selection Chart To keep several different foods hot set the control to the food needing the Type highest setting Breads LO The temperature type and amount Casserole MED of food and the time held will affect
47. plastic items on the cooktop they may melt if left too close to the vent Do not lift the cooktop Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper operation of the range suoyaonysuy ajes suoyanysuy Guyesadg D D S RQ 9 6uiuea sdij Guyooysajqnosy pioddns saunsuoy IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 2 38 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING 3 Q S A WARNING S OVEN Stand away from the range when opening the oven door Hot air or steam which escapes can cause A burns to hands face and or eyes Do not heat unopened food containers Do not use the oven to dry newspapers Q Pressure could build up and the container If overheated they can catch on fire S conle borst Cause arina Do not use the oven for a storage area S Keep the oven vent unobstructed Items stored in an oven can ignite D Keep the oven free from grease buildup Do not leave paper products cooking z s Place the oven rack in the desired position cae EPO Lie ER S while the oven is cool If racks must be ci T handled when hot do not let pot holder Do not use aluminum foil to line oven S contact the heating elements bottoms except as suggested in this Q So manual Improper installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven follow the manufacturer s directions Pulling out the rack to the stop lock is a convenience in lifting heavy foods It i
48. rved ridged or warped bottoms are not recommended Stainless Steel recommended Aluminum heavy weight recommended Good conductivity Aluminum residues sometimes appear as scratches on the cooktop but can be removed if cleaned immediately Because of its low melting point thin weight aluminum should not be used Copper Bottom recommended Copper may leave residues which can appear as scratches The residues can be removed as long as the cooktop is cleaned immediately However do not let these pots boil dry Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktops An overheated copper bottom pot will leave a residue that will permanently stain the cooktop if not removed immediately GEAppliances com Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron recommended As long as the cookware is covered completely with porcelain enamel this cookware is recommended Caution is recommended for cast iron cookware that is not completely covered with smooth porcelain enamel as it may scratch the glass ceramic cooktop Glass ceramic usable but not recommended Poor performance May scratch the surface Stoneware usable but not recommended Poor performance May scratch the surface 11 suon nysuj ajes suo nanysuj buneiado D D S RQ gt Guiuea sdij Burooysajqnos pioddns sauinsuog AER Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning D S S E Consumer Support Using the oven control
49. s 12 OV N CONTRIPLS TINE CONTR LS COOKING DELAY TIME START WDOOWO OOOO ci CONTROL LOCKOUT Oven Control Clock and Timer Features and Settings BAKE Pad Touch to select the bake function O BROIL HI LO Pad Touch to select the broil function Display Shows the time of day oven temperature whether the oven is in the bake broil or self cleaning mode and the times set for the timer or automatic oven operations If F and a number or letter flash in the display and the oven control signals this indicates a function error code 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 oven and call for service If your oven was set for a timed oven operation and a power outage occurred the clock and all programmed functions must be reset The time of day will flash in the display when there has been a power outage CLEAR OFF Pad Touch to cancel ALL oven operations except the clock and timer 5 COOKING TIME Pad Touch and then touch the number pads to set the amount of time you want your food to cook The oven will shut off when the cooking time has run out O DELAY START Pad Use along with COOKING TIME or SELF CLEAN STD LO pads to set the oven to start and stop automatically at a time you set 0 Q 9 SELF CLEAN STD LO Pad
50. s liquid High Tea or Coffee The Warmer Guide is for reference only and the SETTING that you need will depend on the amount and type of food the starting temperature of the food and the length of the holding time 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 keeping the power level you set Dual Surface Unit Control Knob The dual surface unit has 2 cooking sizes to select from so you can match the size of the unit to the size of the cookware you are using To use the small surface unit turn the control knob to the SMALL BURNER settings To use the large surface unit turn the control knob to the LARGE BURNER settings Using the Warming Zone The WARMING ZONE located in the back center of the glass surface will keep hot cooked food at serving temperature Always start with hot food Do not use to heat cold food Placing uncooked or cold food on the WARMING ZONE could result in food borne illness Push and turn the control knob to any desired setting For best results all foods on the WARMING ZONE should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil When warming pastries or breads the cover should be vented to allow moisture to escape Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the WARMING ZONE as cookware and plates wil
51. s also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls Care and Cleaning SELF CLEANING OVEN Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside a of the oven when the self clean cycle is used 2 K Do not clean the door gasket The door Be sure to wipe off excess spillage before gasket is essential for a good seal Care starting the self cleaning operation 3 see ay notio rab Camageve If the self cleaning mode malfunctions ar turn the oven off and disconnect the amp Before self cleaning the oven remove the power supply Have it serviced by a E broiler pan grid and other cookware qualified technician 2 Take the racks out of the oven before you Clean only parts listed in this Owner s begin the self clean cycle or they may Manual discolor unless your oven is equipped with gray porcelain coated oven racks Vis gt V4 READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Consumer Support WARMING DRAWER The purpose of the warming drawer is to hold hot cooked foods at serving temperature Always start with hot food cold food cannot be heated or cooked in the warming drawer Do not use the drawer to dry newspapers If overheated they can catch on fire Do not leave paper products plastics canned foo
52. se fires 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 COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY Vilas lt Va r 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 RADIANT SURFACE UNITS U TETES Ise proper pan size select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit CD heating element The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will also improve efficiency 2 D R i Q E 2 LQ Consumer Support Never leave the surface units unattended at high heat settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire Only certain types of glass glassceramic 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 mater
53. structions BRYA GVALR We i Care and Cleaning IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING Ad y WARNING gt SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not operate the oven or cooktop controls if the glass is broken Food splatter or cleaning solution 7 NN may penetrate a broken control panel and create a risk of electrical shock Contact a qualified For your safety never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range Do not touch the surface units the heating elements or the interior surface of the oven These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color 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 technician immediately should your glass control panel become broken Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Keep the hood and grease filters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grea
54. t soapy removing the fuse or switching off the circuit water and a sponge or dish towel Dry breaker Make sure the warming drawer with a clean cloth Replace the pan in heating element is cool the warming drawer Safety Instructions NOTE Allow warming drawer to cool before removing pan NOTE Wipe spills promptly after each use Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Y d E 2 S Consumer Support 28 Cleaning the glass cooktop Normal Daily Use Cleaning ONLY use CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the glass cooktop Other creams may not be as effective To maintain and protect the surface of your glass cooktop follow these steps 7 Before using the cooktop for the first time clean it with CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner This helps protect the top and makes clean up easier Daily use of CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner will help keep the cooktop looking new Clean your cooktop after each spill Use CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop 2 Cleaner Burned On Residue WARNING DAMAGE to your glass surface may occur if you use scrub pads other than those recommended 7 Allow the cooktop to cool 2 Spread a few drops of CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner Use a CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning on the entire burned residue area Pad for Ceramic Cooktops Using the included CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad for Cera
55. ter your new appliance on line at your convenience Timely product registration will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty should the need arise You may also mail in the pre printed registration card included in the packing material Printed in the United States
56. the number pads to set the desired oven temperature 3 Touch the COOKING TIME pad NOTE If your recipe requires preheating you may need to add additional time to the length of the cooking time 4 Touch the number pads to set the desired length of cooking time The minimum cooking time you can set is 1 minute The oven temperature that you set and the cooking time that you entered will be in the display 3 Touch the START pad NOTE An attention tone will sound if you are using timed baking and do not touch the START pad The oven will turn ON and the display will show the cooking time countdown and the changing temperature starting at 100 F The temperature display will start to change once the oven temperature reaches 100 F When the oven reaches the temperature you set 3 beeps will sound The oven will continue to cook for the set amount of time then turn off automatically unless the WARM feature was set See the How to Set the Oven for Warming section 6 Touch the CLEAR OFF pad to clear the display if necessary Remove the food from the oven Remember even though the oven turns off automatically food left in the oven will continue cooking after the oven turns off How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop The oven will turn on at the time of day you set cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically Make sure the
57. to set 2 hours and 45 minutes touch 2 4 and 5 in that order If you make a mistake touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad and begin again 3 Touch the START pad After touching the START pad SET disappears this tells you the time is counting down although To Reset the Kitchen Timer Tf the display is still showing the time remaining you may change it by touching the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad then touch the number pads until the time you want appears in the display To Cancel the Kitchen Timer Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad twice Control Lockout Your control will allow you to lock out the touch pads so they cannot be activated when pressed or when cleaning the control panel To activate this feature 7 Touch the Jand 0 touch pads at the same time until the control beeps twice The display will show LOC continuously and the time of day if not blacked out 7 Touch the CLOCK pad Touch the START pad 2 Touch the number pads 3 the display does not change until one minute has passed Seconds will not be shown in the display until the last minute is counting down 4 When the Kitchen 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 The 6 second tone can be canceled by following the steps in the Special features of your oven control section under Tones at the E
58. touch the Z Follow suggested rack positions in CLEAR OFF pad the Broiling Guide If your range is connected to 208 volts rare steaks may be broiled by preheating 3 Touch the BROIL HI LO pad once for the broiler and positioning the oven rack HI Broil one position higher To change to LO Broil touch the A S Ss S 3 d S S Q BROIL HI LO pad again Broiling Guide The size weight thickness Quantity and Shelf First Side Second Side starting temperature Food or Thickness Position Time min Time min Comments an your pretence G d Beef 1 Ib 4 patties E g 6 S ly Up to 8 round Bee 4 patties pace evenly Up to of doneness will affect Well Done 1 2 to 3 4 thick E 11 10 patties take about the D broiling times This guide same time is based on meats at Beef Steaks v refrigerator temperature Raret 1 thick F 7 5 Steaks less than 1 amp Medium 1 to 1 Ibs E 9 6 7 thick cook through Q Well Done E 11 8 9 before browning Pan 5 The U S Department of Agriculture frying is recommended S says Rare beef is popular but you Slash fat v should know that cooking it to only Raret 114 thick D 14 11 a 140 F means some food poisoning Medium 2 to 2 Ibs D 18 14 16 S organisms may survive Source Well Done D 22 20 SE A Chicken 1 whole cut up C 25 10 Broil skin side down a i 2 to 2 Ibs first split lengthwise 2 Bre
59. ure 15 F touch 7 and 5 When you have made the adjustment touch the START pad to go back to the time of day display Use your oven as you would normally 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 20 Using the warming drawer GEAppliances com The warming drawer will keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature Always start with hot food Do not use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers chips or dry cereal E To Use the Warming Drawer Push and turn the control knob to any m m desired setting When Using the Warming Drawer The warming drawer will keep hot Do not put liquid or water in the cooked foods warm Always start with h
60. us Temperature Selection Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit temperature selections but you may change this to use the Celsius selections Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time until the display shows SF Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle At the end of a timed cycle 3 short beeps will sound followed by one beep every 6 seconds until the CLEAR OFF pad is touched This continual 6 second beep may be canceled To cancel the 6 second beep Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time until the display shows SF Cook and Hold Your new control has a cook and hold feature that keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after the cooking function is finished To activate this feature follow the steps below Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time until the display shows SF 2 Touch the COOKING TIME and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time The display will show F Fahrenheit Touch the COOKING TIME and BROIL HI LO pads again at the same time The display will show Celsius Touch the START pad Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad The display shows CON BEEP continuous beep Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad again The display shows BEEP This cancels the one beep every 6 seconds Touch the START pad Touch the COOKING TIME pad The display will show Hid
61. ven during the self clean cycle To make the racks slide more easily apply a small amount of vegetable oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges of the oven racks with the paper towel Do not spray with Pam or other lubricant sprays 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 Both the broiler pan and grid may be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in a dishwasher Do not remove any screws to remove the cover Z Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb To replace the cover 7 Place it into groove of the light receptacle Pull wire forward to the center of the cover until it snaps into place Connect electrical power to the range To clean the oven floor gently lift the bake element Clean with warm soapy water 27 suon nysuj ajes suon nnsuj Guyesadg y 2 3 Q Q I TTE sdij Gurooysajqnos pioddns saunsuoy Care and cleaning of the range Removable Warming Drawer Pan Never place use or self clean the NOTE For models with a warming drawer gt warming drawer pan in the upper oven before performing any adjustments cleaning or service disconnect the range electrical power Warming drawer has a removable pan supply at the household distribution panel by for easy cleaning Clean with ho
62. ven is equipped with shiny silver colored oven racks remove them before you begin the self clean cycle If your oven is equipped with gray porcelain coated oven racks they may be left in the oven during the self clean cycle The shiny silver colored oven racks on some models and the convection roasting rack can be self cleaned but they will darken lose their luster and become hard to slide How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Touch the SELF CLEAN pad once for a 3 hour clean time or twice for a 4 hour clean time A 3 hour selfclean time is recommended for use when cleaning small contained spills A self clean time of 4 hours or longer is recommended for a dirtier oven 2 Ifa time other than 4 hours or 3 hours is needed use the number pads and enter the desired clean time You can change the clean time to any time between 2 hours and 5 hours depending on how dirty your oven is 3 Touch the START pad Soil on the front frame of the range and outside the gasket on the door will need to be cleaned by hand Clean these areas with hot water soap filled steel wool pads or cleansers such as Soft Scrub Rinse well with clean water and dry Do not clean the gasket The fiberglass material of the oven door gasket cannot withstand abrasion It is essential for the gasket to remain intact If you notice it becoming worn or frayed replace it Wipe up any heavy spillovers on the

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