GE JGSP28 User's Manual
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1. Type of Food Rack 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 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 www GEAppliances com Do not place foods directly on the oven floor Cut slits in the foil just like the grid 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 The preheat time will vary depending on the temperature setting 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 grid Without the slits the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining into the broiler pan The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire Ifyou do not cut the slits you are essentially frying not broiling Oven Moisture As your oven heats up the temperature change of the air in the oven may cause water droplets to form on the door g2. Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning d ES S 2 S E Consumer Support Using the timed baking and roasting features Do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed cooking The latch is used for self cleaning only 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 BAKE TEMP RECALL OW COOKING TIME ON OFF 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 2 Touch the or pads to set 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 or pads to set the baking time The cooking time that you entered will be displayed If you select Cooking Time first and then adjust the Bake Temperature the oven temperature will be displayed instead Touch the START ON pad The display shows either the oven temperature that you set or the cooking time countdown Th
3. or oily odor emitting from the vent Strong odor Fan noise Before you call for service O Troubleshooting Tips Possible Causes The installed connection from the house to the unit is miswired You forgot to enter a bake temperature or cleaning time A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped What To Do Contact installer or electrician to correct miswire Touch the BAKE pad and desired temperature or the SELF CLEAN pad and desired clean time Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker The clock is in black out mode Power failure Oven control pads were not touched properly Power outage or surge This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time An odor from the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for the first few times the oven is used A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off See the Using the clock and timer section Reset the clock The BROIL HI LO and BAKE pads must be touched at the same time and held for 3 seconds Reset the clock If the oven was in use you must reset it by touching the CLEAR OFF pad setting the clock and resetting any cooking function To speed the process set a self clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours See the Using the self cleaning oven section This is temporary This is normal The cooling fan will turn off and on to cool internal parts It may
4. thick D 8 Pork Chops 2 7 thick D 10 10 Slash fat S3 Well Done 2 1 thick about 1 Ib D 15 5 o S Q 14 Using the clock and timer www GEAppliances com Not all features are on all models 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 delayed 9 cooking or a delayed self cleaning cycle Touch the CLOCK pad twice Touch the 4 or pads p If the or pads are not touched within one minute after you touch the CLOCK Make sure the clock is set to the pad the display reverts to the original correct time of day 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 The CLEAR OFF pad does not affect be changed to hours and minutes the timer To Reset the Timer If the display is still showing the time rem
5. should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance Have the installer show you the location of the range gas shut off valve and how to shut it off if necessary Have your range installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with the Installation Instructions Any adjustment and service should be performed only by qualified gas range installers or service technicians Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to prevent poor air circulation Be sure all packaging materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packaging material ignite Do not leave children alone or unattended where a range is hot or in operation They could be seriously burned Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this manual All other service should be referred to a qualified technician Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a qualified service technician or installer for the type of gas natural or LP that is to be used Your range can be converted for use with either type of gas See the Installation Instructions packed with the range Plug your range into a 120 volt grounded outlet only Do not remove the round grounding prong from the plug If in doubt about the grounding of the home electrical system it is your personal responsibility and obligatio
6. 13 8 Space evenly of doneness will affect Beef Steaks broiling times This guide Raret 8 4 to 1 thick F 6 4 Steaks less than 3 4 8 5 e is based on meats at Medium 1 to 1 2 Ibs E 8 6 thick are difficult S Well Done E 10 8 to cook rare refrigerator temperature Slash fat Raret 1 7 thick E 15 10 i 1 E T The U S Department of Hin am Zum D 2 p Q Agriculture says Rare beef is popular but you should know that Chicken MES s up C 25 25 ubica with cooking it to only 140 F means 0 2 IDS R e u ter some food poisoning organisms split lengthwise Broil skin side down may survive Source Safe Food Breast C 25 15 first o Book Your Kitchen Guide USDA Bakery Product Rev June 1985 Bread toast 2 to 4 slices F 3 1 Space evenly Place English Muffin 2 split F 3 4 English muffins cut D side up and brush S with butter if desired e Lobster Tails 2 4 C 18 20 Do not Cut through back of turn shell Spread open G over Brush with melted o be a E butter before broiling and after half of 5 la broiling time e E Fish Fillets 1 Ib 1 4 to 1 2 thick E 6 6 Handle and turn very Vi carefully Brush with e lemon butter before and during cooking if desired t gt A Salmon Q E Steaks 2 1 thick E 10 5 Turn carefully Q Fillets 2 1 2 to 3 4 thick E 15 Do not turn skin side down s o Ham Slices 1 2 thick D 8 5 The oven has 7 rack positions precooked 1
7. 3 RQ e Buiuea sdij lt Using the oven How to Set the Oven for Broiling EU OO QOO Safety Instructions IMPORTANT avoid possible burns place the Use LO Broil to cook foods such as poultry EE racks in the desired position before you turn the or thick cuts of meat thoroughly without oven on over browning them Always use the broiler pan and grid that came with your oven It Place the meat or fish on the broiler 4 Touch the START ON pad is designed to minimize smoking id inthe broiler ban and spattering by trapping juices sn 8 When broiling is finished touch the ng shielded lower part of the nd rack positions in CLEAR OFF pad the Broiling Guide S d Serve the food immediately and leave the 3 3 The oven door must be closed pan outside the oven to cool during the S during broiling meal for easiest cleaning da 4 Touch the BROIL HI LO pad once for S HI Broil D S To change to LO Broil touch the BROIL HILO pad again S Broiling Guide The size weight thickness Quantity and Rack First Side Second Side gt starting temperature Food or Thickness Position Time min Time min Comments and your preference Ground Beef 1 7 to 3 4 thick D
8. Dry and buff with a clean dry paper towel or soft cloth Repeat as necessary on a dry cloth or dry paper towel Painted Surfaces Painted surfaces include the top and sides of the door and the drawer front Clean these with soap and water or a vinegar and water solution Cooktop air inlet Oven floo 7 2 The oven is vented through an opening in the cooktop under the grille The cooktop takes in air through the air inlet located through the cooktop If desired the touch pads may be tumed off before cleaning See the Control Lockout section Clean up splatters with a damp cloth To remove the oven floor for easier cleaning Remove the oven door using the instructions in the Lift Off Oven Door section Grasp oven floor at the rear finger slots on each side lift it up push it back and pull it out Do not use commercial oven cleaners cleaning powders steel wool or harsh abrasives on any painted surface Oven Vent and Cooktop Air Inlet Never cover these openings with aluminum foil or any other material This would prevent the vents from working properly Control Panel Remove heavier soil with warm soapy water Do not use abrasives of any kind Turn on the touch pads after cleaning Removable Oven Floor Clean the oven floor with warm soapy water IMPORTANT Always replace the removable floor before the next use Before you call fo
9. display Touch the BAKE pad No signal will be given The preset starting temperature will automatically be set to 350 Tap the or pads to increase or decrease the temperature in 5 increments The temperature can be set between 170 and 550 No signal or temperature will be given FR RE N The Sabbath feature can be used for baking roasting only It cannot be used for broiling self cleaning or 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 6 Touch the START ON 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 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 5 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 How to Set for Timed Baking Roasting Immediate Start and Automatic Stop NOTE To understand how the oven control works practice using regular non Sabbath Immediate Start and Automat
10. oven temperature At the end of cooking time the oven will turn off and the end of cycle tone will sound Touch the CLEAR OFF pad to clear the display if necessary Remove the food from the oven Remember even though the oven shuts off automatically foods continue cooking after controls are off Special features of your oven control www 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 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 12 Hour Shut Off BAKE BROIL 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 CLOCK 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 Touch the CLOCK pad The display will sho
11. replace them immediately To order replacement rubber grate feet please call our toll free number National Parts 800 626 2002 Rubber Grate Feet WB02T10101 Receptacle Use gloves or cloth 3 Push the bulb straight into the receptacle all the way 4 Place the tabs of the glass cover into the grooves of the socket Turn the glass cover clockwise 1 4 turn to engage For improved lighting inside the oven clean the glass cover frequently using a wet cloth This should be done when the oven is completely cool Reconnect electrical power to the oven 23 suoi anijsu ajes suoijanijsu Guyesadg y to e Buiuea sdij lt Safety Instructions I PAA US S SI Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere in the range t d S 3 S E y Hi N Consumer Support 24 Oven rack Care and cleaning of the range Oven Light Replacement on some models CA U 0 N 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
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13. set the oven for cooking until the oven is cool enough for the door to be unlatched While the oven is selfcleaning you can touch the CLOCK pad to display the time of day To return to the clean countdown touch the COOKING TIME pad 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 21 suoi anijsu ajes Buijeiad D 3 RQ e Buiuea sdij Burjooisa qnoa lt Safety Instructions Operating Instructions dux E N 2 ry 1 D LLL Make sure the slot in the burner head is positioned over electrode CAUTION vo OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS IN PLACE Care and Cleaning d ES S 2 S E Consumer Support 22 Care and cleaning of the range 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 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 Packaging Tape To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product the safest way to remove the adhesive left from packaging tape and cooktop labels on new appliances is an applicati
14. the door or oven walls Do not use the oven to dry newspapers If overheated they can catch on fire Do not use the oven for a storage area Items stored in an oven can ignite SELF CLEANING OVEN Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use A WARNING never cover any slots holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat causing a fire hazard Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms except as suggested in this manual Improper installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Make sure the broiler pan is in place correctly to reduce the possibility of grease fires If you should have a grease fire in the broiler pan press the CLEAR OFF pad and keep the oven door closed to contain fire until it burns out 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 of the oven when the self clean cycle is used Do not dean the door gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket Before self cleaning the oven remove the racks broiler pan grid and other cookware B
15. the support tilt up the front and push the rack in CA U TI ON When you are using the rack in the lowest position A you will need to use caution when pulling the rack out We recommend that you pull the rack out several inches and then using two pot holders pull the rack out by holding the sides of it The rack is low and you could be burned if you place your hand in the middle of the rack and pull all the way out Be very careful not to burn your hand on the door when using the rack in the lowest position A How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting 7 Touch the BAKE pad Sy Er RS 2 Touch the or pads until the desired temperature is displayed 3 Touch the START ON pad The oven will start automatically The display will show 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 5 Touch the GLEAR OFF pad when baking is finished and then remove the food from the oven NOTE A cooling fan will automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts This is normal and the fan may continue to run even after the oven in turned off
16. to receive communications from GEA s carefully selected partners GE Consumer amp Industrial Louisville Kentucky www GEAppliances com 32 FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS For more information about GEA s privacy and data usage policy go to www GEAppliances com and click on Privacy Policy or call 800 626 2224 Accessories am Looking For Something More UEM 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 Grates Surface Burner Heads amp Caps ZT I TH AN NN Oven Racks Broiler Pan Cleaner and polish A M Light Bulbs Knobs Tired of discolored racks Wishing you had extra heavy duty oven racks NOW AVAILABLE for your range GE s innovative sel cleanable porcelain coated oven racks Heavy Duty e Durable Able to be cleaned in a self cleaning oven Visit www GEAppliances com for more information 33 suoianijsu Ajajes e 3 m gt A S Q S Buiuea pue a1e sdij lt 1 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Y E d ES S 2 S E Consumer Support GE Gas Range Wa
17. to their continual exposure to high temperatures Do not operate a burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat After cleaning first replace the vent grille and the vent grille cap Oven Light Bulbs on some models NOTE The glass cover should be removed only when cold Wearing latex gloves may offer a better grip CA U ON Before replacing your oven light bulb disconnect the electrical power to the oven at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely For your safety do not touch a hot bulb with bare hands or a damp cloth To remove 7 Turn the glass cover counterclockwise 1 4 turn until the tabs of the glass cover clear the grooves of the socket 2 Using gloves or a dry cloth remove the bulb by pulling it straight out To replace 7 Use a new 130 volt halogen bulb not to exceed 50 watts 2 Using gloves or a dry cloth remove the bulb from its packaging Do not touch the bulb with bare fingers Replace the side grates so that they fit over the tabs on the vent grille Make sure the grates are positioned securely over the burners and that they are stable and level Rubber Grate Feet For stability your cooktop has rubber feet on the burner grates If any of these rubber feet should become damaged or lost
18. Door section Reposition the drawer See the Storage Drawer Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of your range section Reposition the drawer See the Storage Drawer Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of your range section www GEAppliances com 2 ES A S Q Problem Possible Causes What To Do S SSS aS 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 Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Oven controls improperly set See the Using the clock and timer section Oven will not self clean Oven controls improperly set See the Using the self cleaning oven section suon nnsuj Guyesadg Oven door is not in the Make sure you move the door latch handle all the way locked position to the right Crackling or This is the sound of the This is normal popping sound metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions Excessive smoking Excessive soil Touch the CLEAR OFF pad Open the windows to during a clean cycle rid the room of smoke Wait until the light on the SELF CLEAN pad goes off Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle D 3 RQ e Oven door will not Oven too hot Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature open af
19. Gas Slide In Ranges www GEAppliances com Safety Instructions 2 7 Operating Instructions Baking Roasting 12 Broiling Broiling Guide 14 Clock and Timer 15 Control Lockout 11 COOKWARE odas aea 9 seereis Bae eco es 10 21 Sabbath Feature 18 Self Cleaning 20 21 Special Features 17 Surface Burners 8 9 Thermostat we ERREUR 19 Timed Baking amp Roasting 16 Care and Cleaning Broiler Pan and 24 Burner Assembly 22 Burner Grates Vent Grille and Vent Grille Cap 29 Control Panel 26 WOOK RT 25 tats uer wa 26 24 mm Re RR 22 Write the model and serial numbers here Model Serial You can find them on a label behind the open oven door on the lower left corner of the range frame Owner s Manual JGSP28 LiftOff Oven Door 25 Light Bulbs 23 24 Oven Vent and Cooktop Air 26 Packaging 22 Painted Surfaces 26 24 Stainless Steel Surfaces 26 Storage Drawer 24 Neb bita 26 Troubleshooting Tips 27 30 Accessories 33 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Product Registration 31 32 Wara
20. Glass Ceramic Can be used recommended because it heats quickly for either surface or oven cooking It and evenly Most foods brown evenly in conducts heat very slowly and cools very an aluminum skillet Use saucepans with slowly Check cookware manufacturer s tight fitting lids when cooking with directions to be sure it can be used on gas minimum amounts of water ranges Cast Iron If heated slowly most skillets Stainless Steel This metal alone has will give satisfactory results poor heating properties and is usually combined with copper aluminum or other metals for improved heat distribution Combination metal skillets usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the manufacturer Glass There are two types of glass recommends cookware those for oven use only and those for top ofrange cooking saucepans coffee and teapots Glass conducts heat very slowly Enamelware Under some conditions the enamel of some cookware may melt Follow cookware manufacturer s recommendations for cooking methods Stove Top Grills Do not use stove top grills on your sealed gas burners If you use the stove top grill on the sealed gas burner it will cause incomplete combustion and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels above allowable current standards This can be hazardous to your health Wok This Way We recommend that you use a 14 inch or smaller flat bottomed wok They are available at your local re
21. Lights on some pads EDIT mode lasts several seconds after the last pad press DELAY START ON OFF and COOKING TIME ON OFF will be the only pads lit if either of these options is selected Example DELAY START is selected with BAKE the DELAY START pad will remain lit until the clock reaches the programmed time at which point it will turn off and the BAKE TEMP RECALL pad light will light up will turn off Unlatch the door Control Lockout When this feature is on and the touch pads are touched the control will beep and the display will show LOC ON The control lockout mode affects all touch pads No touch pads will work when this feature is activated Your control will allow you to lock out the touch pads so they cannot be activated when touched CONTROL LOCK UNLOCK PRESS AND AND HOLD FOR 3 SECONDS To lock unlock the controls Touch the 4 and pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows LOC ON To unlock the control touch the and pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows LOC OFF The adjustment will be retained in memory after a power failure Power utage CA U TI ON Do not make any attempt to operate the electric ignition oven during an electrical power failure If a flashing time is in the display electric power has been restored Reset the clock If your oven was set for a timed oven operation and a power outage occurred the clock and all pr
22. ON All ranges can tip and injury could result To prevent accidental tipping of the range attach it to the wall or 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 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 birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances namely benzene carbon monoxide formaldehyde and soot caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels Properly adjusted burners indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame will minimize incomplete combu
23. 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 19 suoi anijsu ajes suoyanysuy Guyesadg X e to Q I Buiuea sdij Burjooisa qnoa lt Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Y d ES S 2 S E Consumer Support Using the self cleaning oven Never force the latch handle Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism T Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom Before a Clean Cycle We recommend venting your kitchen with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first self clean cycle Remove the racks broiler pan broiler grid all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven NOTE Take the racks out of the oven before you begin the self clean cycle or they may discolor 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 How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Follow the directions in the Before a Clean Cycle section 7 Latch the door 2 Touch the SELF CLEAN pad 3 Touch the or pads until the desi
24. aining you may change it by touching the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad then touching the 4 or pads until the time you want appears in the display To Cancel the Timer Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad twice setting If this happens touch the CLOCK pad twice and reenter the time 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 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 counting 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 clock delay start set time or cooking time are in the display recall the remaining time by touching the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad and then touching the or pads to enter the new time you want 15 suoianijsu ajes suon nnsuj Guyesadg D 3 RQ c Buiuea sdij Burjooisa qnoa lt
25. and bulb cool completely To remove the cover 7 Twist lens counterclockwise about a quarter turn to remove Do not remove any screws to remove the cover 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 Storage Drawer Removal To remove the drawer 7 Pull the drawer out until it stops 2 Lift the front of the drawer until the stops clear the guides 3 Remove the drawer Oven Racks Clean the oven racks with an abrasive cleanser or scouring pad After cleaning rinse the racks with clean water and dry with a clean cloth Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb or two prong halogen bulb as appropriate To replace the cover 7 Line up tabs of lens in front of tabs on housing and rotate clockwise to engage 2 Connect electrical power to the range 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 dishwashe
26. d water or a vinegar and hot water solution but do not soak The knobs can also be cleaned in a dishwasher To reassemble the surface burners Place burner heads over the electrodes on the cooktop in the correct locations according to their size Medium head and cap Small head and cap eM C gt Front of range aie Large head and cap Large head and cap E Place the matching size caps onto the heads Make sure that the heads and caps are placed in the correct locations After cleaning first replace the vent grille and vent grille cap Replace the side grates so that they fit over the tabs on the vent grille Make sure the grates are positioned securely over the burners and that they are stable and level Vent grille Vent grille Receptacle em Socket Glass cover www GEAppliances com Burner Grates Vent Grille and Vent Grille Cap Porcelain enamel burner grates vent grille and vent grille cap should be washed regularly and of course after spillovers Wash them in hot soapy water and rinse with clean water You may also use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads if needed Dry them with a cloth don t put them back on the cooktop wet Although they re durable the grates vent grille and vent grille cap will gradually lose their shine regardless of the best care you can give them This is due
27. e retained in memory after a power failure To Adjust the Thermostat Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI LO 4 7 pads at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows SF BAKE MP BROIL RECALL HI LO BAKE TEMP RECALL The type of margarine will affect baking performance When you have made the adjustment touch the START ON pad to go back to the time of day display Use your oven as you would Z Touch the BAKE pad two digit i number shows in the display Hi Th b NOTE This adjustment will not affect the broiling 3 oven temperature can be or self cleaning temperatures It will be retained adjusted up to 35 F hotter or 35 F cooler Touch the pad to increase the temperature in 1 degree increments in memory after a power failure Touch the pad to decrease the temperature in l degree increments 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
28. e display starts with PrE if showing the oven temperature The oven will continue to cook for the programmed amount of time then turn off automatically Touch the CLEAR OFF pad to clear the display if necessary Remove the food from the oven Remember even though the oven shuts off automatically foods continue cooking after controls are 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 clock shows the correct time of day Touch the BAKE pad Touch the 4 or pads to set the oven temperature Touch the COOKING TIME pad Touch the or pads to set the desired length of cooking time Touch the DELAY START pad QV lt So INS Touch the or pads to set the time of day you want the oven to turn on and start cooking 7 Touch the START ON pad NOTE An attention tone will sound if you are using timed baking and do not touch the START ON pad NOTE If you would like to check the times you have set touch the DELAY START pad to check the delay start set 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 have set the display will show PrE until it reaches the selected temperature then it will display the
29. e sure to wipe up excess spillage before starting the self cleaning operation If the self cleaning mode malfunctions turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply Have it serviced by a qualified technician Clean only parts listed in this Owner s Manual READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY A N SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS suoianijsu ajes suoijanijsu Guyesadg D 3 RQ e Buiuea sdij Burjooisa qnoa lt Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Y d ES S 2 S S E Consumer Support Using the gas surface burners Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model Push the control knob in and turn it to the LITE position How to Light a Gas Surface Burner Push the control knob in and turn it to the LITE position You will hear a little clicking noise the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner After the flame lights turn the knob to adjust the flame size If the knob stays at LITE it will continue to click Sealed Gas Burners The smaller burner right rear position will give the best simmer results for delicate foods such as sauces or foods which need to cook over low heat for a long time It can be turned down to a very low setting How to Select Flame Size For safe handling of cookware never let the flames extend up the sides of the cookware Watc
30. et in Sabbath Remove the cooked food How to Exit the Sabbath Feature 7 Touch the CLEAR OFF pad www GEAppliances com 7 Tap the CLOCK pad until ON or OFF appears in the display ON indicates that 2 If the oven is cooking wait for a random the oven will automatically turn off after delay period of approximately 30 12 hours OFF indicates that the oven BAKE BROIL seconds to 1 minute until only 2 is in will not automatically turn off See Ew Mis the display the Special Features section for an 3 Touch and hold both the BAKE and explanation of the 12 Hour Shut Off BROIL HI LO pads at the same time feature until the display shows SF 5 Touch the START ON pad 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 or the self cleaning temperatures The adjustment will b
31. h the flame not the knob as you reduce heat The flame size on a gas burner should match the cookware you are using In Case of Power Failure In case of a power failure you can light the gas surface burners on your range with a match Hold a lit match to the burner then push in and turn the control knob to the LITE position Use extreme caution when lighting burners this way Before Lighting a Gas Burner Make sure all grates on the range are in place before using any burner When one burner is turned to LITE all the burners spark Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on An electric shock may result which could cause you to knock over hot cookware The largest burners are higher powered than the others and will bring liquids to a boil quicker Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookware is wasted and only serves to heat the handle Surface burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally After Lighting a Gas Burner Do not operate the burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you place your hand a pot holder cleaning cloths or other materials on them Use a flat bottomed wok www GEAppliances com Top of Range Cookware Aluminum Medium weight cookware is Heatproof
32. he OFF position and all grates are cool before attempting to remove them If range is located near a window do not hang long curtains that could blow over the surface burners and create a fire hazard If you smell gas turn off the gas to the range and call a qualified service technician Never use an open flame to locate a leak Always turn the surface burner controls off before removing cookware o Vlr Six N www GEAppliances com COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY 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 A WARNING OVEN 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 Do not heat unopened food containers Pressure could build up and the container could burst causing an injury Keep the oven vents unobstructed Keep the oven free from grease buildup Place the oven rack in the desired position while the oven is cool If racks must be handled when hot do not let pot holder contact the heating elements 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 is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of
33. ic Stop before entering the 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 COOKING TIME pad Touch the 4 or 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 Touch the START ON pad SR KR N SY Touch the BAKE pad No signal will be given The preset starting temperature will automatically be set to 350 Tap the 4 or pads to increase or decrease the temperature in 5 increments The temperature can be set between 170 and 550 No signal or temperature will be given 9 Touch the START ON pad 72 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 and tap the 4 or pads to increase or decrease the temperature in 5 increments Touch the START ON pad When cooking is finished the display will change from gt c to D indicating that the oven has turned OFF but is still s
34. ke sure cookware is large enough to contain the food properly This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations of food since heavy spattering or spillovers left on range can ignite Use pans with handles that can be easily grasped and remain cool am m am Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning E ES S 2 S S E Consumer Support Always use the LITE position when igniting the top burners and make sure the burners have ignited Never leave the surface burners unattended at high flame settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire Adjust the top burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware Excessive flame is hazardous Use only dry pot holders moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let pot holders come near open flames when lifting cookware Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a pot holder When using glass cookware make sure it is designed for top ofrange cooking To minimize the possibility of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage turn cookware handles toward the side or back of the range without extending over adjacent burners Carefully watch foods being fried at a high flame setting Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats Do not leave any items on the cooktop The hot air from the vent may ignite f
35. lammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers which may cause them to burst If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point Do not operate the burner without all burner parts in place Use the least possible amount of fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added When preparing flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if the wok has a round metal ring that is placed over the burner grate to support the wok This ring acts as a heat trap which may damage the burner grate and burner head Also it may cause the burner to work improperly This may cause a carbon monoxide level above that allowed by current standards resulting in a health hazard Foods for frying should be as dry as possible Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan Never try to move a pan of hot fat especially a deep fat fryer Wait until the fat is cool Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop they may melt if left too close to the vent Keep all plastics away from the surface burners To avoid the possibility of a burn always be certain that the controls for all burners are at t
36. lass These droplets are harmless and will evaporate as the oven continues to heat up Oven Vent Your oven is vented through the rear vent located through the cooktop under the vent grille Do not block this vent when cooking in the oven it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burner be uninterrupted Avoid touching the vent openings or nearby surfaces during oven or broiler operation they may become hot 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 Do not use aluminum foil on the bottom of the oven Never entirely cover a rack with aluminum foil This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower rack several inches below the food Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop may become hot if left too close to the vent Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop they may melt if left too close to the vent Do not leave any items on the cooktop The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers which may cause them to burst Metal items will become very hot if they are left on the cooktop and could cause burns 13 suon nysuj ajes buneiado D
37. mount of time you want your food to cook The oven will shut off when the cooking time has run out COOKING TIME Light Flashes while in edit mode you can change set time at this point Glows when function has been activated Flashes again when the time has run out until the control is reset AUTOMATIC OVEN Light This lights anytime the oven has been programmed using the COOKING TIME ox DELAY START functions www GEAppliances com Oven Control Clock and Timer Features and Settings Q Pad Short taps to this pad will decrease the time or temperature by small amounts Touch and hold the pad to decrease the time or temperature by larger amounts 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 SELF CLEAN Pad Touch this pad to select the self cleaning function See the Using the self cleaning oven section CLEAN Light Flashes while in edit mode you can change the length of time for the self clean cycle at this point Glows when the oven is in the self clean cycle After the self clean cycle the light CLEAR OFF Pad Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven operations except the clock and timer BROIL HI LO Pad 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 Indicator
38. n to have an ungrounded outlet replaced with a properly grounded three prong outlet in accordance with the National Electrical Code Do not use an extension cord with this appliance WARNING these adjustments must be made by a qualified service technician in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and all codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or property damage The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion Keep the hood and grease filters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease 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 ley SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 clean the range with flammable or volatile cleaning fluids After prolonged use of a range high floor temperatures may result and many floor coverings will not withstand this kind of use Never install the range over vinyl tile or linoleum that cannot withstand such type of use Never install it directly over interior kitchen carpeting Do not allow anyone to climb stand or hang on the o
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40. nd the display will show the oven temperature Function Error Code If F and a number or letter flash in the display and the oven control signals this indicates a function error code If the function error code appears during the self cleaning cycle check the oven door latch The latch handle may have been moved even if only slightly from the latched position Make sure the latch is moved to the right as far as it will go 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 clock touch this pad twice and then touch the and pads The time of day will flash in display when oven is first turned on DELAY START Pad Use along with the COOKING TIME SELF CLEAN pads to set the oven to start and stop automatically at a time you set DELAY START Time Light Flashes while in edit mode you can change the delay start set time at this point Glows when the function has been activated COOKING TIME Pad Touch this pad and then touch the or pads to set the a
41. nge slot The notch in the hinge arm must be fully seated into the bottom of the slot of slot Indentation 3 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 5 Lift door up and out until the hinge front frame of the oven cavity to the locked position Push hinge locks up to lock 5 Close the oven door 25 suoianisu ajes suonannsuj Guyesadg X 2 Q Buiuea sdij lt Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips S gt o z S S Care and cleaning of the range To order To order CERAMA BRYTE Stainless Steel Cleaning Polish and Conditioner please call our toll free number National Parts Center 800 626 2002 www GEAppliances com CERAMA BRYTE Stainless Steel Cleaning Polish and Conditioner 10 313 Stainless Steel Surfaces on some models Do not use a steel wool pad it will scratch the surface 7 Shake bottle well 2 Place a small amount of CERAMA BRYTE Stainless Steel Cleaning Polish and Conditioner d Clean a small area approximately 8 x 8 rubbing with the grain of the stainless steel if applicable
42. nty dp bo sami n 34 49 80257 1 11 04 JR IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING WARNING ANTI TIP DEVICE ALL RANGES CAN TIP INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT INSTALL ANTI TIP DEVICES PACKED WITH RANGE SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions Operating Instructions WARNING 1f the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Care and Cleaning Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Y S 2 S E Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier GAS FIRED Consumer Support LISTED www GEAppliances com A WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion electric shock or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life ANTI TIP DEVICE ES e aS Vib Sf IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE 9
43. of day 7 Latch the door Touch the SELF CLEAN pad 3 Using the or pads enter the desired clean time The Clean Time is normally 4 hours You can change the Clean Time to any time between 3 and 5 hours depending on the amount of soil in your oven 4 Touch the DELAY START pad The earliest delay start time you can set will appear in the display 5 Using the pads enter the time of day you want the clean cycle to start 8 Touch the START ON pad To Stop a Clean Cycle Touch the CLEAR OFF pad Wait until the oven has cooled below the locking temperature to unlatch the door You will not be able to open the door right away unless the oven has cooled below the locking temperature 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 scouring pad and rinse thoroughly with 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 www GEAppliances com The display will show the delay start set time It will not be possible to unlatch the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the clean light goes off When the clean light is off unlatch the door You cannot
44. of the range section amp correctly is activated locked Turn this feature off to use the oven See the Control Lockout section S HJ PP zi Ticking sound of spark Control knob is still Turn the knob out of the LITE position to the desired igniter persists after in the LITE position setting e burner lights Turn the burner off and relight If ticking is still present call for service S Burner flames very Improper air to gas ratio If range is connected to LP gas check all steps amp large or yellow in the Installation Instructions that came with your range LZ Oven light does Light bulb is loose or defective Tighten or replace the bulb Switch operating Call for service light is broken inserted in the electrical outlet grounded outlet 3 A fuse in your home may be Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker e blown or the circuit A breaker tripped 5 S X Door left in the locked position If necessary allow the oven to cool then unlock the door 27 Safety Instructions Problem Food does not bake or roast properly o E i S u E 2 S Food does not broil properly e S S 3 S 5 Oven temperature too hot or too cold 2 Oven door is crooked E Q Storage drawer is crooked a Storage drawer w
45. ogrammed functions must be reset To reset the clock touch the CLOCK pad Enter the correct time of day by touching The oven or broiler cannot be lit during a power failure Gas will not flow unless the glow bar is hot If the oven is in use when a power failure occurs the oven burner shuts off and cannot be redit until power is restored This is because the flow of gas is automatically stopped and will not resume when power is restored until the glow bar has reached operating 11 temperature the or pads Touch the START ON pad suoianijsu Ajajes Buijeiad D 3 RQ e Buiuea sdij Burjooisa qnoa lt Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Y E d ES S 2 S E Consumer Support 12 Using the oven To avoid possible burns place the racks in the desired position before you turn the oven on AXE se SINE LAN Before you begin The racks have stops so that when placed replace place the end of the rack correctly on the supports they will stop before coming completely out and will not tilt When placing and removing cookware pull the rack out until it stops The bake burner is under the oven floor Do not place foods on the oven bottom for cooking To remove a rack pull it toward you tilt the front end up and pull it out stop locks on
46. on of a household liquid dishwashing detergent mineral oil or cooking oil Control Knobs The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning Before removing the knobs for cleaning please note that the knobs are in the OFF position When replacing the knobs check the OFF position to insure proper placement Burner Assembly The burner assemblies should be washed regularly and of course after spillovers Turn all controls off before removing burner parts The burner grates burner heads and burner caps can be removed for easy cleaning The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed beyond the surface of the burner base When cleaning the cooktop be careful not to snag the electrode of the spark igniter with your cleaning cloth Damage to the igniter could occur To avoid snagging a cloth on the spark igniter leave the burner heads in place when cleaning the cooktop Be careful not to push in any cooktop controls while cleaning the cooktop A slight electrical shock might result which could cause you to knock over hot cookware Wash burner parts with an all purpose non abrasive cleaner and warm water Soak stubborn soil Dry them with a cloth do not reassemble while wet Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak Wipe dry and then apply an appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface NOTE The adhesive must be removed from all parts It cannot be removed if it is baked on Wash the knobs in soap an
47. on t close Consumer Support 28 Before you call for service Troubleshooting Tips Possible Causes Oven controls improperly set What To Do See the Using the oven section Rack position is incorrect or the rack is not level 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 Oven controls improperly set See the Adjust the oven thermostat Do it yourself section Make sure you touch the BROIL HI LO pad Improper rack position See the Broiling Guide being used Cookware not suited Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range for broiling Aluminum foil used on the the broiling pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended See the Using the oven section In some areas the power voltage may be low Oven thermostat needs adjustment The door is out of position Rear drawer support is on top of the guide rail Rear drawer support is on top of the guide rail Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes Broil for the longest period of time recommended in the Broiling Guide See the Adjust the oven thermostat Do it yourself section Because the oven door is removable it sometimes gets out of position during installation Remove and replace the oven door See the Lift Off Oven
48. overing 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 control to off or by using a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher Let the burner grates and other surfaces cool before touching them or leaving them where children can reach them Never block the vents air openings of the range They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion Air openings are located through the rear and front center of the cooktop at the top and bottom of the oven door and at the bottom of the range under the storage drawer or kick panel Do not lift the cooktop Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper operation of the range suoyonysuy ajes suoyanysuy Guyesadg D 3 RQ c Buiuea sdij Burjooisa qnoa lt IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING WARNING SURFACE BURNERS Use proper pan size avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates To avoid spillovers ma
49. r To replace the drawer 7 Place the drawer rails on the guides 2 Push the drawer back until it stops 3 Lift the front of the drawer and push back until the stops clear the guides Lower the front of the drawer and 4 push back until it closes NOTE The oven racks may be cleaned in the self cleaning oven However the oven racks will darken in color lose their luster and become hard to slide if cleaned during the self cleaning cycle To make the oven racks slide more easily apply a small amount of cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges of the oven racks with the paper towel 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 Hinge lock Pull hinge locks down to unlock Removal position Cleaning the Oven Door To clean the inside of the door Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during the self clean cycle you do not need to clean this by hand The area outside the gasket and the door liner can be cleaned with a soap filled or plastic scouring pad hot water and detergent Rinse well with a vinegar and water solution To clean the outside of the door Use soap and wa
50. r Service www GEAppliances com e Troubleshooting Tips lt Save time and money Review the charts on the following gt pages first and you may not need to call for service a Q Problem Possible Causes What To Do S Burners have yellow or combustion quality of Use the illustrations below to determine if your burner yellow tipped flames burner flames needs to be flames are normal If burner flames look like A call for determined visually service Normal burner flames should look like B or C depending on the type of gas you use With LP gas some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal A Yellow flames B Yellow tips C Soft blue flames Call for service on outer cones Normal for natural NormalforLP gas gas e 3 m 2 S Q S Oven controls improperly set See the Using the oven section Control knobs Knob isn t pushed down To turn from the OFF position push the knob in and will not turn then turn Burners do Plug on range is not Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live properly not light completely inserted in the grounded outlet S electrical outlet Gas supply not connected See the Installation Instructions that came with your 2 or turned on range amp A fuse in your home may be Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker Q blown or the circuit breaker tripped 3 Burner parts not replaced See the Care and cleaning
51. ranty 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 34 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 39 Notes 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 mental abilities and impairments For details of GE s Universal Design applications including kitchen design ideas for people wi
52. red Clean Time is displayed The Clean Time is normally 4 hours You can change the Clean Time to any time between 3 and 5 hours depending on the amount of soil in your oven 4 Touch the START ON pad The self clean cycle will automatically begin after CLEAN is displayed and the time countdown appears in the display 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 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 While the oven is selfcleaning you can touch the CLOCK pad to display the time of day To return to the clean countdown touch the SELF CLEAN pad The oven shuts off automatically when the clean cycle is complete and 0 00 will flash in the display Slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go and open the door It will not be possible to unlatch the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the clean light goes off When the clean light is off unlatch the door How to Delay the Start of Cleaning Make sure the clock shows the correct time
53. rranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers Staple your receipt here or an authorized Customer Care technician To schedule service Proof of the original on line 24 hours a day visit us at www GEAppliances com or call purchase date is needed to 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 obtain service under the warranty For The Period Of GE Will Replace 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 free of charge all labor and in home service to original purchase replace the defective part What GE Will Not Cover 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 Improper installation delivery or maintenance Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or Damage caused after delivery used commercially Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within 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 war
54. stion Exposure to these substances can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood 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 suoianisu Ajajeg suononysuy Guyesadg D 3 RQ e Buiuea sdij pioddns IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING WARNING Vl W SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Y E d ES S 2 S E Consumer Support 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 technician in accordance with the provided installation instructions Before performing any service disconnect the range power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse Mark it for easy reference Do not leave children alone children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is in use They
55. tail store Make sure the wok bottom sits flat on the grate Only a flatbottomed wok should be used Do not use a round bottomed wok on a support ring Placing the ring over the burner or grate may cause the burner to work improperly resulting in carbon monoxide levels above allowable standards This could be dangerous to your health suoianijsu ajes Guyesadg D 3 RQ e Buiuea sdij lt Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Y E d ES S 2 S E Consumer Support 10 Using the oven controls Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model OW a 72 RESS AND AND HOLD FDR 3 SECONDS TIME CONTROLS _ OVEN 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 point Glows when the oven is in bake mode START ON Pad Must be touched to start any cooking or cleaning 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 The display will show PrE while preheating When the oven reaches the selected temperature the oven control will beep a
56. ter a clean cycle Buiuea Oven not clean after a Oven controls not properly set See the Using the self cleaning oven section clean cycle Oven was heavily soiled 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 F and a number You have a function error code Touch the CLEAR OFF pad Put the oven back into or letter flash operation in the display If the function code repeats Disconnect all power to the range for at least 30 seconds and then reconnect power If the function error code repeats call for service If a function error code appears during the self cleaning cycle check the oven door latch The latch may have been moved if only slightly from the locked position Make sure the latch is moved to the right as far as it will go Touch the CLEAR OFF pad Allow the oven to cool for one hour Put the oven back into operation sdij lt 29 Problem Safety Instructions then linE with a ic S S S S Consumer Support 30 Display flashes bAd e loud tone 2 Control signals after S entering cooking time or delay start S ps Display goes blank S 8 e Display flashes gt Unable to get the display to show SF amp Power outage e clock flashes 3 a pp a Burning
57. ter 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 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 Fully open the door 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 NIN 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 arm is clear of the slot To replace the door Firmly grasp both sides of the door at the top www GEAppliances com 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 Z With the Bottom Hinge arm edge door at the same angle as the removal position seat the indentation of the hinge arm into the bottom edge of the hi
58. th 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 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 Appliance www GEAppliances com Register your new appliance ondine at your convenience Timely product registration will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service
59. 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
60. ven door storage drawer or cooktop They could damage the range and even tip it over causing severe personal injury A 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 A WARNING NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the cooktop or oven For your safety never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Large scratches or impacts to glass doors can lead to broken or shattered glass Do not clean the range when the appliance is in use Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance Be careful when reaching for items stored in cabinets over the range Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfaces and may cause severe burns www GEAppliances com Do not store flammable materials in an oven a range storage drawer or near a cooktop Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Turn the controls off Smother a flaming pan on a surface burner by c
61. w ON 12 hour shut off Touch the CLOCK pad repeatedly until the display shows OFF no shut off Touch the START ON pad to activate the no shut off and leave the control set in this special features mode 17 suoianijsu ajes suon nnsuj Guyesadg X e to Q I Buiuea sdij lt L7 o S D Delay Start cooking E Y BAKE 4 BROIL BAKE TEMP RECALL P S S ON OFF D S amp When the display shows D the oven is set in Sabbath When the display shows D C the oven is Q baking roasting EI BAKE BROIL TEMP RECALL HI LO o Q E S S e amp gt X COOKING TIME E erc When the display shows D the oven is set in Sabbath When the display shows D C the oven is baking roasting Consumer Support 18 Using the Sabbath Feature Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays How to Set for Regular Baking Roasting NOTE 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 HILO 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
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