GE JGRP17 Gas Single Oven
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1. Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately If you think an adjustment is necessary see the Adjust using an oven control system It is recommended that the Oven Thermostat section It lists easy Do It you operate the oven for a number of weeks to become familiar with your new oven s performance How to Set Your Oven for Baking To avoid possible burns place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on 1 Press BAKE BAKE 2 Press the TEMP or pads to set the oven temperature TEMP 3 Press START When the oven starts to nan heat the changing temperature will be in the display The display starts changing once the temperature reaches 100 F 4 Press CLEAR OFF when the baking is finished 12 Yourself instructions on how to adjust the thermostat NOTE A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts This is normal and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is turned off To change the oven temperature during the Bake cycle press the BAKE pad and set the new temperature Oven Shelves Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the desired locations while the oven is Gg DS a7 E Ne cool The correct PT FA Nae NN shelf position depends on the kind of food and the browning desired As a general rule place most foods in the middle of the oven on either shelf position B or C See the chart for suggested shelf positi2. If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 00 626 2000 consumer information service 30 Well Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE well be there All you have to do is call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Whatever your question about any GE major appliance GE Answer Center information service is available to help Your call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service scheduled at a time that s convenient for you Many GE Consumer Service company operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow or at your convenience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Saturdays Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and out so most repairs can be handled in just one visit a m 3 Z UN p lt z For Customers With Special Needs 800 626 2000 GE offers free of charge a Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have brochure to assist in planning a access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may barrier free kitchen for persons call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request with limited mobility
3. When the oven turns on at the time of day you have set the display will show the changing temperature starting at 100 F and the cooking time countdown At the end of cooking time the oven will turn off and the end of cycle tone will sound 8 Press CLEAR OFF to clear the end of cycle tone if necessary NOTE e The low temperature zone of this oven between 170 F and 200 F is available to keep hot cooked foods warm Food kept in the oven longer than two hours at these low temperatures may spoil e Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria Be sure the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT DO IT YOURSELF You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced We recommend that you use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it following the times given in your recipes as a guide If you think your new oven is too hot or too cool you can adjust the thermostat yourself If you think it is too hot adjust the thermostat to make it cooler If you think it is too cool adjust the thermostat to make it hotter We do not recommend the use of inexpensive thermometers such as those found in grocery stores to check the temperature setting
4. Toast or 2 to 4 slices Cor D 1 2 1 Space evenly Place English muffins Toaster Pastries 1 pkg 2 cut side up and brush with butter English Muffins 2 split o or D if desired Lobster Tails 2 4 13 16 Do not Cut through back of shell Spread open 6 to 8 oz each turn over Brush with melted butter before and after half of broiling time Fish 1 lb fillets 1 4 to Handle and turn very carefully Brush 1 2 inch thick with lemon butter before and during cooking if desired Preheat broiler to increase browning Ham Slices 1 inch thick Increase time 5 to 10 minutes per side precooked for 1 inch thick or home cured ham Pork Chops 2 1 2 inch thick 10 12 4 5 Slash fat Well Done 2 1 inch thick 12 13 8 9 about 1 lb Lamb Chops Medium 2 1 inch thick B 4 7 Slash fat Well Done about 10 to 12 oz B o 10 Medium 2 17 inches thick B 10 4 6 Well Done about lb B 17 12 14 Wieners and 1 lb pkg 10 C 6 1 2 If desired split sausages in half similar precooked Sausages bratwurst lengthwise cut into 5 to 6 inch pieces 21 suog z pr z fa aa CD OPERATING THE SELF CLEANING OVEN Normal Cleaning Time 4 hours Before a Clean Cycle 1 Remove the broiler pan broiler grid all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven they can not withstand the high cleaning temperatures NOTE The oven shelves may be cleaned in the self cleaning oven However they will darken lose their luster an
5. information or service SCALE 1 1 Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices 19uINsu0 SIMA II Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can User maintenance instructions contained in this guide have parts or accessories sent directly to their home The cover procedures intended to be performed by any user GE parts system provides access to over 47 000 parts and Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted VISA service personnel Caution must be exercised since MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted improper servicing may cause unsafe operation YOUR GE GAS OVEN WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the oven that fails because of a manufacturing defect WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact y
6. 6 seconds 1 Press BAKE and BROIL HI LO 3 Press START at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows SF 12 Hour Shut Off Cook and Hold With this feature should you forget and leave the oven Your new control has a cook and hold feature that on the control will automatically turn off the oven keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after the after 12 hours during baking functions or after 3 hours cooking function is finished To activate this feature during a broil function If you wish to turn off this follow the steps below feature follow the steps below 1 Press BAKE and BROIL HI LO 1 Press BAKE and BROIL HI LO at the same time for 2 seconds BAKE HI LO at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows SF Gone Gia Os re Ta 2 Press COOKING TIME The DELAY 2 Press DELAY START The display TIME display will show Hld OFF i wa will show 12 shdn 12 hour Press COOKING TIME again to shut off Press DELAY START l activate the feature The display again and the display will show will show Hd ON no shdn no shut off 3 Press START to activate the 3 Press START to activate the no cook and hold feature and leave shut off and leave the control set the control set in this special in this special features mode features mode ISWI J pue YIO D 01j3U07 UIAG 12 Hour 24 Hour or Clock Black Out Your control is set to use a 12 hour clock If you wo
7. A Read all instructions before using this appliance IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE 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 e Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances namely benzene carbon monoxide formaldehyde and soot caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels Properly adjusted burners indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame will minimize incomplete combustion Exposure to these substances can be minimized further by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood When You Get Your Oven e Have the installer show you the location of the oven gas cut off valve and how to shut it off if necessary e Have your oven 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 oven installers or service technicians Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your oven unless it is specifically recommended in this guide All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician e Be sure all packaging materials are removed from the oven before operating it to prevent
8. Grid 4 18 Top Broil Burner 20 28 20 22 25 FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL OVEN TIME CONTROLS BAKE BROIL COOKING DELAY HI LO TIME M START SELF CLEAN TIMER ON Ze OFF COS BN Ge O e OF O Q 1 BAKE Press to select the bake function 10 HOUR and MIN pads Press to set times 2 BROIL HI LO Press to select the broil function up to 9 hours and 59 minutes for example the time of day on the clock the timer the starting and 3 DISPLAY Shows the operations you have selected length of cooking time for Timed Bake and the the time of day and the cooking or cleaning status starting and length of cleaning time for Self Clean 4 START Must be pressed to start any cooking or 11 TEMP pads Press to set the cooking cleaning function temperature you want to use 5 COOKING TIME Use for Timed Bake 12 OVEN LIGHT ON OFF Press to turn the oven 6 DELAY START Use along with COOKING light on or off TIME or SELF CLEAN to set the oven to start 13 SELF CLEAN Press to select the self cleaning and stop automatically at a time you select function See the Operating the Self Cleaning 7 CLOCK Press to enter the time of day Oven section 8 KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF Press to select the p P timer function The timer does not control oven If F and a number or letter flash in the operations The timer can time up to 9 hours and display and the oven control signals this 59
9. rather than being placed to the front or to the back of the oven Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven Allow 1 to 12 inch space between pans as well as from the back of the oven the door and the sides If you need to use two shelves stagger the pans so one is not directly above the other continued next page 13 me oe lt m lt CD suneg BAKING continued Cookies When baking cookies flat cookie sheets without sides produce better looking cookies Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan short sides all around may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the walls or the door of the oven Never entirely cover a shelf with a large cookie sheet For best results during baking use only one cookie sheet in the oven at a time Pies For best results bake pies in dark rough or dull pans to produce a browner crisper crust Frozen pies in foil pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away from the pie crust the cookie sheet helps retain it Aluminum Foil Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food Don t Peek Set the timer for the estimated cooking t
10. removable glass cover which is held in place with a wire Remove the oven door if desired to reach the cover easily Removable Storage Drawer The storage drawer is a good place to store cookware and bakeware Do not store plastics and flammable material in the drawer Do not overload the storage drawer If the drawer is too heavy it may slip off the track when opened To open the drawer grasp the center of the handle and pull straight out To remove Pull the drawer straight out and lift over the guide stops To replace Lift over the guide stops and slide the drawer into place To clean both the inside and the outside Wipe with soap and water Rinse well Do not use cleansing powders or harsh abrasives which may scratch the surface To remove e Hold your 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 DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS e Replace bulb with 40 watt home appliance bulb Wire cover holder To replace cover e Place it into the groove of the light receptacle Pull the wire forward to the center of cover until it snaps in place When in place the wire holds the cover firmly Be certain the wire is in the depression in the center of the cover e Connect electric power to the oven continued next page 25 UIAC SUIUBII J PS I4 SUYLIIdO O pue 31o CD 83 5 Fe CARE AND CL
11. should be closed USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM F AND A NUMBER OR LETTER FLASH IN THE DISPLAY CLOCK AND TIMER DO NOT WORK CONTROL SIGNALS AFTER ENTERING COOKING TIME OR DELAY START TIME DISPLAY GOES BLANK DISPLAY FLASHES UNABLE TO GET THE DISPLAY TO SHOW SF LOCK DOOR FLASHES LOCKED DOOR FLASHES OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT WORK OVEN WILL NOT SET A SELF CLEAN CYCLE OVEN NOT CLEAN AFTER CLEAN CYCLE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AFTER SELF CLEAN CYCLE QUESTIONS P POSSIBLE CAUSE e This is a function error code Press CLEAR OFF Allow the oven to cool one hour Place the oven back into operation e Disconnect all power to the oven for 5 minutes and then reconnect power If the failure code repeats call for service e Check for power outage e This is reminding you to press BAKE and then enter a temperature e This is reminding you to enter a bake temperature after having pressed BAKE e This is reminding you to close the oven door so the self clean cycle can start e The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped or a fuse has been blown e Power failure Reset the clock e BAKE and BROIL HI LO must be pressed at the same time and held for 2 seconds sjusunsnipy 10uly e Oven door not closed after self clean cycle is selected e Door is still locked and you are trying to enter an oven cooking operation e The light bulb is loose or defective Tighten or replace e The pad
12. y 5 5 E CD N ry CD rew 4 z E lt CD 5 OPERATING THE SELF CLEANING OVEN continued To Stop a Clean Cycle 1 Press CLEAR OFF After Self Cleaning You may notice some white ash in the oven Just wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools If white spots remain remove them with a soap filled steel wool pad Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture These deposits are usually a Salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle repeat the cycle Questions and Answers Q If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of day can I still self clean my oven A If the clock is not set to the correct time of day you will not be able to set a delay clean cycle to end at a specific time Q Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part of my self cleaning oven A No cleaners or coatings should be used around any part of this oven If you do use them and do not thoroughly rinse the oven with water wiping it absolutely clean afterwards the residue can scar the oven surface and damage metal parts the next time the oven is automatically cleaned Q What should I do if excessive smoking occurs during cleaning A This is caused by excessive soil Turn the oven off Open the windows to rid the room of smoke Wait until the oven has cooled and the words LOCKED DOOR are off in the display Wipe up
13. 4 Press the HOUR and MIN or pads to set the start time 5 Press START Delay Start is setting the oven to start the clean cycle automatically at a later time than the present time of day NOTE Before beginning make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day SELF CLEAN HOUR MIN 1 Follow the steps in the Before a Clean Cycle section 2 Press SELF CLEAN 3 Press the HOUR and MIN or pads to set the clean time NOTE DELAY START DELAY START HOUR my 4 Press START 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 DOOR light goes off 5 When the LOCKED DOOR light is off open the door e You can find out when the clean cycle will start by pressing DELAY START e The display will flash and the control will beep if you set the clean cycle and forget to close the oven door MIN 4 Press DELAY START 5 Press the HOUR and MIN or pads to set the time of day you want the clean cycle to start 6 Press START 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 DOOR light goes off When the LOCKED DOOR light is off open the door continued next page 23 T
14. EANING continued Removable Oven Bottom The oven bottom can be removed to clean large spills and to enable you to reach the oven burner Oven bottom must be replaced before using the self clean cycle Unlock Lock TO REMOVE 1 Slide the tab at the center front of the oven bottom to the left 2 Lift the oven bottom up and out TO REPLACE 1 Slip the oven bottom into the oven so the tabs in the rear of the oven bottom fit into the slots in the oven back 2 Lower the front of the oven bottom into place and slide the front tab to the right to lock the oven bottom into place Oven Shelves The oven jee es ee M GD f Gee 2 Ge AANA shelves may HAHH HHHH YS be cleaned YW U i with a mild abrasive cleanser or steel wool After cleaning rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth NOTE The oven shelves may be cleaned in the self cleaning oven However they will darken lose their luster and become hard to slide Wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil after self cleaning to make the shelves slide more easily 26 The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish To make cleaning easier protect the oven bottom from excessive spillovers This is particularly important when baking a fruit pie or other foods with high acid content Hot fruit fillings or foods that are acidic such as milk tomatoes or sauerkraut and sauces with vinegar or lemon juice may cause pitting and da
15. OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 aa SR ec cycled Part No 164D2966P218 1 Pub No 49 8703 1 2 97 CG JGRP17
16. Press START sulyeg How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop To avoid possible burns place the shelves in the 5 Press START The display shows the oven correct position before you turn the oven on temperature that you set and the cooking time countdown The display starts The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a changing once the temperature reaches selected length of time At the end of cooking time the oven will turn off automatically 100 F 1 Press BAKE The oven will continue to cook for the programmed amount of time then shut off automatically AN 2 Press the TEMP or pads to 6 Press CLEAR OFF to clear the end of MP set the oven temperature cycle tone if necessary NOTE COOKING 3 Press COOKING TIME TIME NO 10 vonr trecine treauires e The low temperature zone of this oven between os perel 170 F and 200 F is available to keep hot cooked preheating you may need to add Dad Faod keotinih haat additional time to the length a ara i ee pees ee of the cooking time ours at these ow si cal oe Spoil 4 Press the HOUR and MIN or Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish T stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed pads to set the baking time j HOUR MIN to sit for more than one hour before or after cooking The oven temperature that you set Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful and the cooking time that you bacteria Be sure the oven light is off bec
17. Tones While Setting the Control Preheat Notification Tone When you press a touch pad you will hear a beep When you set an oven temperature the oven This beep will let you know you have placed enough automatically starts to heat When the temperature pressure on the pad to activate it inside the oven reaches your set temperature a tone will sound to let you know to place the food in the oven Attention Tone This tone will sound if you set an invalid function or try to set an additional function The tone can be quickly identified by watching the display messages SPECIAL FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use The following are the features and how you may activate them The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day clock They remain in the control s memory until the steps are repeated When the display shows your choice press START The special features will remain in memory after a power failure Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle At the end of a timed cycle 3 short beeps will sound citcnen 2 Press KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF The followed by one beep every 6 seconds until a MER display shows CON BEEP continuous CLEAR OFF is pressed This continuous 6 second beep Press KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF beep may be canceled again The display shows BEEP This To cancel the 6 second beep cancels the one beep every
18. Use and Care Guide Built In Gas Oven P Safety Instructions 2 4 Am Problem Solver 29 30 Thermostat Adjustment Do It 0 0 lt ee 17 O More questions call perating Instructions GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Aluminum Foll 4 14 18 20 22 26 By ARNG ett tate etceesstceen E 12 14 21 e a eee eet eee meee ere ener 20 21 Features escccsnnscasinatdranienstevixninutvtannaresaaweateniaates 5 Minor Adjustments Oven Control Clock and Timet 6 10 Broil and Oven Burnetl cc0cceeeee 28 Roasting sosisini 18 19 Orifice OOS sessaissaicsssnsssvsecssssansennecsavncsnianss 28 Self Cleaning Instructions 22 24 Te Shelves ue ceeceeeseceseeeeeeees 4 11 18 20 22 a E Consumer Services 9 Important Phone Numbets 00 31 Model and Serial Numbers 004 2 Removal of Packaging Tape 0 2 Care and Cleaning 25 27 VN T EN inicis Back Cover Broiler Pan and Grid cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 25 Te Lift Off OVEN DOOF cc ceeeceeesecesseeeseeeeeees 27 Oven 18 Als 0 emeeneeneeceee ee eee ene ne 25 Removable Oven Bottom c00 26 Removable Storage Drawet 0 25 Self Cleaning Instructions 22 24 Shelves acseniernnenriesectausstavvenadouivineasbinevnlaudatens 26 GE Appliances Model JGRP17 164D2966P218 1 HELP US HELP YOU Read this
19. VICE To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 WARNING If the information in this guide is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
20. ands between the hinge and the oven door frame as the hinge could snap back and pinch fingers e While working in the oven area cover the hinges with towels or empty paper towel rolls to prevent pinched fingers and chipping the porcelain enamel on the frame To replace the door make sure the hinges are in the special stop position Position the slots in the bottom of the door squarely over the hinges Then lower the door slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same time If the hinges snap back against the oven frame pull them back out 4 TO CLEAN THE DOOR Inside of the door e Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during the self clean cycle you do not need to clean this by hand Any soap left on the liner causes additional stains when the oven is heated e The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a soap filled scouring pad Do not rub or clean the door gasket the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact and well fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy efficient oven operation and good baking results If you notice the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door you should have it replaced NOTE The gasket is designed with a gap at the bottom to allow for proper air circulation Inside gasket Gasket al Outside gasket Outside of the door e Use soap and water to thoroughly clea
21. at Place the meat fat side up or poultry breast side up on roasting grid ina shallow pan The melting fat will baste the meat Select a pan as Close to the size of the meat as possible The broiler pan with grid is a good pan for this Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan This makes clean up easier when using the pan for marinating cooking with fruits cooking heavily cured meats or basting food during cooking Press the foil tightly around the inside of the pan 18 ROASTING Most meats continue to cook slightly after being removed from the oven The internal temperature will rise about 5 to 10 F during the recommended standing time of 10 to 20 minutes This allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to carve To compensate for this rise in temperature you may want to remove the roast sooner at 5 to 10 F less than the temperature in the Roasting Guide Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached ca 3 Press BAKE 4 Press the TEMP or pads to set the temperature 5 Press START 6 Press CLEAR OFF when roasting is finished To change the oven temperature during the roasting cycle press BAKE and set the new temperature LY Questions and Answers Q Is it necessary to check for doneness with a Q Do I need to preheat my oven each time I co
22. ause heat entered will be displayed from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth continued next page a gt z pel a fa 15 TIMED BAKING continued How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Easy Steps Press BAKE Press the TEMP or pads to select oven temperature Press COOKING TIME Press the HOUR and MIN or pads to set the length of baking time Press DELAY START 6 Press the HOUR and MIN or pads to set the desired start time 7 Press START To avoid possible burns place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on You can set the control to delay the start of cooking cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically sane 1 Press BAKE TEMP 2 Press the TEMP or pads to set the temperature NG 3 Press COOKING TIME E NOTE If your recipe requires preheating you may need to add additional time to the cooking time 4 Press the HOUR and MIN or pads to set the baking time HOUR MIN DELAY 5 Press DELAY START START 6 Press the HOUR and MIN or pads to set the time of day you want gt bz D HOUR MIN 7 Press START 16 the oven to turn on and start cooking DELAY If you would like to check the times you START have set press DELAY START to check the start time you have set or press COOKING TIME to check the length of cooking time you have set
23. be trimmed leaving a layer about 1 8 inch thick Place the meat on the broiler grid in the broiler pan Always use the grid so the fat drips into the broiler pan otherwise the juices may become hot enough to catch on fire Position the broiler pan on a shelf on the recommended shelf position as suggested in the Broiling Guide Place the sump area of the broiler pan to the front of the door How to Set Your Oven for Broiling mem 1 Press BROIL HI LO 2 Press BROIL HI LO again alternates between LO Broil and HI Broil Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler grid However you must mold the foil tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid Without the slits the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining into the broiler pan The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire If you do not cut the slits you are frying not broiling Questions and Answers Q Are there blue flames on both sides of the broil burner A Yes but the bright orange glow of the burner igniter may make the flame difficult to see If you cannot see the flame on both sides and feel your broil burner is not functioning properly try the toast test 20 BROILING Broiling should always be done with the oven door closed Turn the food using tongs only once during broiling Time the foods for the first side according to the Broiling Guide Turn the food then
24. come displaced on the door you should have it replaced Do not let water run down through openings in the top of the door To help prevent water from getting in these slots when cleaning open the door as far as it will go 4 Close the oven door and make sure the oven light is off If the oven light is not turned off the life of the bulb will be shortened or it may burn out immediately The door latches automatically after the clean cycle is set Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven protectors in or near the self cleaning oven A combination of any of these products plus the high clean cycle temperature may damage the porcelain finish of the oven Important The oven door must be closed and all controls must be set correctly for the cycle to work properly How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Easy Steps 1 Press SELF CLEAN 2 Press the HOUR and MIN or pads to set the clean time 3 Press START 1 Follow the steps in the Before a Clean Cycle section 2 Press SELF CLEAN SELF CLEAN HOUR MIN 3 Press the HOUR and MIN or pads to set the clean time if a time other than 4 hours is needed Clean time is normally 4 hours You can change the clean time to any time between 3 to 5 hours depending on the amount of soil in your oven How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning Easy Steps 1 Press SELF CLEAN 2 Press the HOUR and MIN or pads to set the clean time 3 Press DELAY START
25. d become hard to slide Wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil after self cleaning to make shelves slide more easily 2 Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom If you use soap rinse thoroughly before self cleaning to prevent staining Oven Oven L SES Lea S amp S vent vent grille Oven Oven A AL light front fame E eee ee TAA AAV Area l inside SS gasket Area outside Openings Oven door gasket in door gasket 22 3 Clean spatters or soil on the oven front frame and the oven door outside the gasket with a dampened cloth The oven front frame and the oven door outside the gasket do not get cleaned by the self clean cycle On these areas use detergent and hot water or a soap filled steel wool pad Rinse well with a vinegar and water solution This will help prevent a brown residue from forming when the oven is heated Buff these areas with a dry cloth Do not clean the gasket Clean the outside front of the oven door with soap and water Also use soap and water to clean under the oven vent grille Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place Do not rub or clean the door gasket the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact and well fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy efficient oven operation and good baking results If you notice the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or if it has be
26. d correctly on the shelf supports they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing food from them or placing food on them When placing cookware on a shelf pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf support Place the cookware on the shelf then slide the shelf back into the oven This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven To remove a shelf from the oven pull the shelf toward you tilt the front end upward and pull the shelf out To replace place the shelf on the shelf support with the stop locks curved extension of the shelf facing up and toward the rear of the oven Tilt up the front and push the shelf toward the back of the oven until it goes past the bump on the shelf support Then lower the front of the shelf and push it all the way back continued next page 11 DN G D o X em m e MN s z lt D O em S UIAG ANOX SUIS USING YOUR OVEN Shelf Positions The oven has 4 shelf supports identified in this illustration as A bottom B C and D top Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking Roasting and Broiling sections Oven Moisture continued As your oven heats up the changing temperature of the air in the oven may cause water droplets to form on the door glass These droplets are harmless and will evaporate as the oven continues to heat up BAKING
27. dy so you can refer to it especially during the first weeks of using your new oven Automatic Ignition The oven burner is lit by electric ignition To light the burner press the pad for the desired function and press the TEMP or pads until the desired temperature is displayed The burner should ignite within 60 seconds After the oven reaches the selected temperature the oven burner cycles off completely then on with a full flame to keep the oven temperature controlled Power Outage NOTE e You may notice a burning or oily smell the first few times you turn your oven on This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in a short time To speed the process set a self clean cycle for 4 hours See the Operating the Self Cleaning Oven section e A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts This is normal and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is turned off Oven Vent When the oven is on heated air moves through a vent behind the grille See the Features of Your Oven section The vent area could get hot during oven use The vent is needed for proper air flow in the oven and good baking results Do not block this vent Doing so may cause oven failure or fire The oven burner will not light in the event of an electrical power outage Do not attempt to light it manually with a match Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop locks so that when place
28. e of the meat Use tongs to turn the meat over to prevent piercing the meat and losing juices e If desired marinate meats or chicken before broiling or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only LY e When arranging the food on the pan do not let fatty edges hang over sides because dripping fat will soil the oven bottom e The broiler does not need to be preheated However for very thin foods or to increase browning preheat if desired e Use LO Broil to cook foods such as poultry or thick pork chops evenly without over browning them e Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning the oven shelf at next lowest shelf position and increasing cooking time given in this guide 1 2 times per side Quantity and or Shelf First Side Second Side Food Thickness Position Time _ Time Minutes Comments Bacon 1 2 Ib about 8 Zip Arrange in single layer thin slices Ground Beef 1 1b 4 patties Space evenly Well Done 1 2 to 3 4 inch thick 6 7 Up to 8 patties take about same time Beef Steaks Rare 1 inch thick B Steaks less than 1 inch thick cook Medium 1 to 17 Ibs B through before browning Pan frying Well Done B is recommended Slash fat Rare 1 inches thick B Medium 2 to 2 Ibs B Well Done B Chicken 1 whole A F 7 18 20 Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes per 2 to 2 lbs side for cut up chicken Brush each split lengthwise side with melted butter Broil skin side down first Bakery Products Bread
29. ed Do not allow anyone to climb stand or hang on the door or the storage drawer They could damage the oven e CAUTION ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE AN OVEN CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE OVEN TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED e Teach children not to play with the controls or any other part of the oven e Never leave the oven door open when you are not watching the oven e Always keep combustible wall coverings curtains or drapes a Safe distance from your oven e Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance Be careful when reaching for items stored in cabinets over the oven Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfaces and may cause severe burns For your safety never use your appliance for warming or heating the room continued next page 3 2 a jaw PD CD lt pd MN y C gt pi MN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued e Use only dry pot holders moist or aS 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 Such cloths can catch fire on a hot burner e Always keep dish towels dish cloths pot holders and other linens a safe distance from your oven e Always keep wooden and
30. fire or smoke damage should the packaging material ignite Do not touch 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 any interior area of the oven allow sufficient time for cooling first Potentially hot surfaces include the oven vent Openings surfaces near the opening and crevices around the door Remember The inside surfaces of an oven may be hot when the door is opened e Be sure your oven is correctly adjusted by a qualified service technician or installer for the type of gas Natural or LP on which it is to be used Your oven can be converted for use on either type of gas See the Installation Instructions WARNING These adjustments must be made by a qualified service technician in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and all codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or property damage The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion e Be sure the oven is securely installed in a cabinet that is firmly attached to the house structure Never allow anyone to climb sit stand or hang on the oven door Using Your Oven e Do not leave children alone or unattended where an oven is hot or in operation They could be seriously burn
31. g e Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended e Oven controls not set properly See the Baking or Roasting section e Shelf position is incorrect See the Baking or Roasting section e Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used e Oven thermostat needs adjustment See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat Do It Yourself section e Oven thermostat needs adjustment See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat Do It Yourself section e Bright glow of igniter makes flames difficult to see See the Broiling section A Yellow flames B Yellow tips on C Soft blue flames Call for service outer cones Normal for natural gas Normal for LP gas If burner flames look like A call for service Normal burner flames should look like B or C depending on the type of gas you use e With LP gas some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal e This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time To speed the process set a self clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours See the Operating the Self Cleaning Oven section e An odor from the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for the first few times the oven is used This is temporary e Improper air gas ratio in oven Adjust oven burner air shutter e A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts This is normal and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is off
32. guide carefully It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new oven properly Keep it handy for answers to your questions If you don t understand something or need more help call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week How to Remove Packaging Tape To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product the safest way to remove adhesive left from packaging tape on new appliances is an application of a household liquid dishwashing detergent mineral oil or cooking oil 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 plastic tape must be removed from the chrome trim on oven parts It cannot be removed if it is baked on Write down the model and serial numbers You ll find them on a label on the front of the oven behind the door These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your oven Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your oven If you received a damaged oven Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the oven Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself IF YOU NEED SER
33. hould 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 e Before self cleaning the oven remove the broiler pan grid and other utensils e Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before starting the self cleaning operation e If the self cleaning mode malfunctions turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply Have it serviced by a qualified technician SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN 8 7 tim o arc iii a em raw DP CD e MN y C gt pi MN A 16 CEER z M E i i i SC i en es N r 3 Explained Explained Feature Index on page Feature Index on page Storage Drawer 3 25 9 Automatic Oven Door Latch 23 Oven Door Gasket 422 217 10 Oven Light Pad S Lets you turn the interior oven Lift Off Oven Door 3 4 light on and off p Easily removed for oven cleaning 20 22 27 11 Oven Control Clock and Timer 6 10 26 SP Bottom Bake Burner 28 12 Oven Vent Grille 22 m gt Model and Serial Numbers 2 m 13 Oven Vent 4 11 22 Oven Shelf Supports 12 13 Shelf positions for cooking are 14 Automatic Oven Light Switch m suggested in the Baking Roasting O and Broiling sections 15 Oven Interior Light 22 25 lt CD Oven Shelves with Stop Locks A 11 18 16 Removable Oven Bottom 26 28 20 22 26 17 Broiler Pan and
34. ime and do not open the door to look at your food Most recipes provide minimum and maximum baking times such as bake 30 40 minutes 14 Cakes When baking cakes warped or bent pans will cause uneven baking results and poorly shaped products A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe recommends will usually be crisper thinner and drier than it should be If baked in a pan smaller than recommended it may be undercooked and batter may overflow Check the recipe to make sure the pan size used is the one recommended DO NOT open the door to check until the minimum time Opening the oven door frequently during cooking allows heat to escape and makes baking times longer Your baking results may also be affected TIMED BAKING How to Set Your Oven for Time Bake The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or off NOTE An attention tone will sound if you are using automatically at specific times that you set Examples Timed Baking and do not press START after entering of Immediate Start oven turns on now and you set it the baking temperature to turn off automatically at the end of cooking time and Delay Start and Stop setting the oven to turn on automatically at a later time and turn off after a preset cooking time will be described NOTE Before beginning make sure the clock shows the correct time of day To set the clock first press CLOCK Press the HOUR and MIN or pads to set the time of day
35. inst burns from touching the hot surfaces of the door or the oven walls 4 Keep the oven vent ducts unobstructed e Keep the oven free from grease buildup e When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven follow the manufacturer s directions Do not use your oven to dry newspapers If overheated they can catch fire Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven except as described in this guide Misuse could result in a fire hazard or damage to the oven e Use only glass cookware that is recommended for use in gas ovens e After broiling always take the broiler pan out of the oven and clean it Leftover grease in the broiler pan can catch fire next time you use the pan e When broiling if meat is too close to the flame the fat may ignite Trim excess fat to prevent excessive flare ups e Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in or near your oven e Make sure the broiler pan is in place correctly to reduce the possibility of grease fires e If you should have a grease fire in the broiler pan turn the oven off and keep the oven door closed to contain the fire until it burns out e Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care Guide Self Cleaning Oven Do not clean the oven door gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind s
36. mage to the porcelain enamel surface To protect the oven bottom surface place a piece of aluminum foil slightly larger than the baking dish or a small cookie sheet on a lower shelf or under the baking dish to catch any spillovers It should not completely cover the shelf as this would cause uneven heat in the oven Aluminum foil should not be placed on the oven bottom If a spillover does occur on the oven bottom allow the oven to cool first You can clean the oven bottom with soap and water a mild abrasive cleanser or soap filled abrasive pads Rinse well to remove any soap before self cleaning Control Panel It s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleansers strong liquid cleaners plastic scouring pads or oven cleansers on the control panel they will damage the finish A 50 50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well Lift Off Oven Door The oven door is removable but it is tean EEEN You may need help removing and replacing the door Do not lift the door by the handle This can cause the glass to break or can cause damage to the door A a Sy To remove the door open it a few inches to the _ stop position that will hold the door open Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges NOTE e Be careful not to place h
37. minutes indicates function error code Press CLEAR OFF Allow the oven to cool for one hour Put the oven back into operation If function error code repeats disconnect power to the oven and call for service 9 CLEAR OFF Press to cancel any timed oven operation except the clock and timer OVEN CONTROL CLOCK AND TIMER Clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly The time of day clock cannot be changed during Delay Start It can be changed during a regular bake or broil operation To Set the Clock 1 Press CLOCK CLOCK 2 Press the HOUR and MIN or pads to set the time of day HOUR MIN Timer You may program the timer to time cooking or other household activities for up to 9 hours and 59 minutes The timer counts down in minutes minute at a time until the last 60 seconds are reached then the control will beep one time The seconds will not be displayed until the last minute is reached How to Set the Timer TEN 1 Press KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF TIMER ON OFF 2 Press the HOUR and MIN or pads until the amount of time you HOUR MIN want shows in the display If you make a mistake press KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF and begin again Power Failure If a flashing time of day is in the display you have experienced a power failure Reset the clock 3 Press START This enters the time and Starts the clock To check the time of day when the display i
38. n the top sides and front of the oven door DO NOT let water run down the openings in the top of the door Rinse well You may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of the door e Spillage of marinades fruit juices tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately When the surface is cool clean and rinse Do not use oven cleaners cleansing powders or harsh abrasives on the outside of the door 21 O o z suIUvO MINOR ADJUSTMENTS YOU CAN MAKE Adjusting Orifice Hoods Check the inner cones of the flames The inner cone of the flames should be about 1 2 long If the flames are not right use a 1 2 open end wrench or adjustable joint pliers to adjust the orifice hood WARNING If you attempt to measure the inner cone of the flame please use caution Burns could result To shorten the cones tighten the orifice hood by turning in the L P direction To lengthen the cones loosen the orifice hood by turning in the Nat direction Broil and Oven Burner Air Adjustment Shutters Air adjustment shutters for the broil and oven burners regulate the flow of air to the flame All ovens are factory adjusted for use with the natural gas used in most areas But since the gas in some areas may be different you should check all adjustments described If you are using LP gas all the adjustments mu
39. of your new oven These thermometers may vary 20 40 degrees To Adjust the Thermostat noi 1 Press BAKE and BROIL HI LO at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows SF 2 Press BAKE A two digit number shows in the display The oven temperature can be adjusted up to 35 F hotter or 35 F cooler Press the TEMP pad to increase the temperature in 1 degree increments Press the TEMP pad to decrease the temperature in degree increments OHO pe 4 When you have made the adjustment press START to go back to the time of day display Use your oven as you would normally NOTE This adjustment will not affect the broiling or self cleaning temperatures It will be retained in memory after a power failure 17 suneg Poul gt amp 7 e gt J g Q lt CD J D DN Q gt Roasting is cooking by dry heat Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven Roasting temperatures which should be low and steady keep spattering to a minimum Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats Therefore the oven controls are set for Baking or Timed Baking You may hear a slight clicking sound indicating the oven is working properly Timed Baking will turn the oven on and off automatically How to Set Your Oven for Roasting 1 Place the shelf in A or B position No preheating is necessary 2 Check the weight of the me
40. ok a meat thermometer roast or poultry A Checking the finished internal temperature at the A It is not necessary to preheat your oven completion of cooking time is recommended Q When buying a roast are there any special tips Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide that would help me cook it more evenly For roasts over 8 lbs check with thermometer at P y half hour intervals after half the cooking time A Yes Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible ze has passed or buy rolled roasts m Q Why is my roast crumbling when I try to Q Can I seal the ice of my foil tent when carve it roasting a turkey A A Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to A Sealing the foil will steam the meat Leaving it R 20 minutes after removing them from the oven unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat the meat ROASTING GUIDE Frozen Roasts Frozen roasts of beef pork lamb etc can be started Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting without thawing but allow 10 to 25 minutes per Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly pound additional time 10 minutes per pound for Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked roasts under 5 pounds more time for larger roasts successfully without thawing Follow the directions given on the package label Oven Approximate Roasting Time Internal Type Temperature Doneness in Minutes per Pound Temperature F F
41. ons Preheating Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it Preheat means bringing the oven up to the specified temperature before putting the food in the oven To preheat set the oven at the correct temperature selecting a higher temperature does not shorten preheat time Baking Pans Use the proper baking pan The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur e Dark rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a browner crisper crust Use this type for pies e Shiny bright and smooth pans reflect heat resulting in a lighter more delicate browning Cakes and cookies require this type of pan e Glass baking dishes also absorb heat When baking in glass baking dishes the temperature may need to be reduced by 25 F e If you are using dark non stick pans you may find that you need to reduce the oven temperature 25 F to prevent over browning A on cookie sheet Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes cookies pastry and breads For most casseroles and roasts preheating is not necessary For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone preheat 10 minutes After the oven is preheated place the food in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat from escaping Pan Placement For even cooking and proper browning there must be enough room for air circulation in the oven Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered as much as possible
42. operating the oven light is broken Call for service e Oven temperature is too high to set self clean operation Allow the oven to cool to room temperature and reset the controls e Oven door not fully closed e If the self cleaning mode malfunctions turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply Have it serviced by a qualified technician e Oven controls not set properly See the Operating the Self Cleaning Oven section e Heavily soiled ovens require 4 to 5 hours of clean time e Heavy spillovers should be cleaned up before starting clean cycle e When the temperature has fallen below the locking temperature door can be opened continued next page a gt S g p DN lt O 29 PROBLEM OVEN WILL NOT WORK FOOD DOES NOT BROIL PROPERLY FOOD DOES NOT ROAST OR BAKE PROPERLY OVEN TEMPERATURE TOO HOT OR TOO COLD CANNOT SEE FLAMES ON BOTH SIDES OF BROIL BURNER BURNERS HAVE YELLOW OR YELLOW TIPPED FLAMES BURNING OR OILY ODOR EMITTING FROM OVEN WHEN TURNED ON STRONG ODOR FAN NOISE PROBLEM SOLVER continued POSSIBLE CAUSE e The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped or a fuse has been blown e The oven controls are not properly set e Oven controls not set properly See the Broiling section e Oven door not closed e Improper shelf position being used See the Broiling Guide e Food is being cooked on a hot pan or on cookware not suitable for broilin
43. or boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given above Meat 3 to 5 lbs 6 to 8 Ibs Tender cuts rib high quality Rare 24 33 18 22 140 150 sirloin tip rump or top round Medium 35 39 22 29 150 160 Well Done 40 45 30 35 170 185 Lamb leg or bone in shoulder Rare 21 25 20 23 140 150 Medium 25 30 24 28 150 160 Well Done 30 35 28 33 170 185 Veal shoulder leg or loin Well Done 35 45 30 40 170 180 o Pork loin rib or shouldert Well Done 35 45 30 40 170 180 Ham precooked To Warm 17 20 minutes per pound any weight 115 125 Poultry 3 to 5 Ibs Over 5 Ibs Chicken or Duck Well Done 35 40 30 35 185 190 Chicken pieces Well Done 35 40 185 190 vo 10 to 15 Ibs Over 15 Ibs In thigh Turkey Well Done 18 25 15 20 185 190 p F CD The U S Department of Agriculture says Rare beef is popular but you should know that cooking it to only 140 F means some food poisoning organisms may survive Source Safe Food Book Your Kitchen Guide USDA Rev June 1985 19 Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum If the meat has fat or gristle around the edge cut vertical slashes through both about 2 inches apart If desired the fat may
44. our dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states Hawaii and Washington D C In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting facilities as described in the Installation Instructions provided with the product e Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers e Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially e Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE F
45. ow LOC Fahrenheit or Centigrade Temperature Selection temperature selections but you may change this to use show F Fahrenheit the Centigrade selections 1 Press BAKE and BROIL HI LO m 3 Press BROIL HI LO again The display at the same time for two seconds will show C Centigrade until the display shows SF 4 Press START Changing the Speed of the or Pads Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit 2 Press BROIL HI LO The display will HI LO As you use the or pads when setting a time or temperature you may notice the display changes slowly This special feature allows you to change the speed To set the speed you prefer follow the steps below 1 Press BAKE and BROIL HI LO at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows SF 2 Press the pad The display will show you a set speed between 1 and 5 3 Press the pad to increase the speed up to the number 5 Press the pad to decrease the speed down to the number 1 4 Press START to activate the setting and leave the control set in this special features mode oK p 0 USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven 1 Look at the controls Be sure you understand how to set them properly 2 Check the oven interior Look at the shelves Take a practice run at removing and replacing them properly to give sure sturdy support 3 Read over the information and tips that follow 4 Keep this guide han
46. plastic utensils and canned food a safe distance away from your oven a Do not use water on grease fires Smother fire or flame or use a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher Flame in the oven can be smothered completely by closing the oven door and turning the oven off or by using a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use e 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 oven Do not use the oven as a storage area Items stored in the oven can ignite e When cooking pork follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170 F This assures that in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat e Stand away from oven when opening the oven door The hot air or steam which escapes can burn hands face and or eyes Do not heat unopened food containers Pressure could build up and the container could burst causing an injury e Place the oven shelf in the desired position while the oven is cool e Pulling out the shelf to the stop lock is a convenience in lifting heavy foods It is also a precaution aga
47. s showing other information simply press CLOCK The time of day shows until another pad is pressed When the timer reaches 00 the control will beep 3 times followed by one beep every 6 seconds until KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF is pressed The 6 second tone can be canceled by following the steps in the Special Features of Your Oven Control section under Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle 3 Press START After pressing START SET disappears this tells you the time is counting down although the display does not change until one minute has passed citcuen 4 When time is up the oven control signals TIMER until you press KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF Display then shows the time of day NOTE The minute timer is independent of all the other functions and it does not control the oven The CLEAR OFF pad does not affect the timer ON OFF To reset the clock press CLOCK Enter the correct time of day by pressing the HOUR and MIN or pads Press START continued next page 0 1 U07 UIAG INOJ Jo SIINJVIJA Q lt O A S gt o F OVEN CONTROL CLOCK AND TIMER continued The control has a series of tones that will sound at different times These tones may sound while you set the control for an oven function or at the end of the oven function They will also alert you when an incorrect time or temperature has been entered or if there is a problem with the oven
48. st be made The air adjustment shutter for the top burner is in the center of the rear wall of the oven The shutter for the bottom burner is near the back wall Remove the oven bottom for access and check the flames The burner flames should not flutter or blow away from the burner They should be blue in color with no trace of yellow Foreign particles in the gas line may cause an orange flame at first but this will soon disappear If the flames are yellow or flutter open the air shutter more If they blow away from the burner close the air shutter more See the illustration in the Problem Solver of this guide for correct flame appearance 28 To adjust the flow of air to either burner loosen the Phillips head screw and rotate the shutter to allow more or less air into the burner tube as needed The flames for the top broil burner should burn steady with approximately 1 blue cones and should not extend out over the edges of the burner baffle To determine if the bottom burner flames are proper remove the oven bottom and the burner baffle The flames should have 1 2 to 3 4 blue cones IN with no yellow tipping When the baffle is back in place the flames will resettle Visually check the color of the flames every 6 months If they look like illustration A on the Problem Solver in this guide call for service When checking the flames before and after adjustments the oven door
49. ster and discolor to a deep gray color CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your oven will give you efficient and satisfactory service Follow these directions carefully in caring for your oven to assure safe and proper maintenance Broiler Pan and Grid After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven Remove the grid from the pan Carefully pour out grease from the pan into a proper container Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water with a soap filled or plastic scouring pad If food has burned on sprinkle the grid with detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth Soaking the pan will remove burned on foods The broiler pan and grid may be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in the dishwasher Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in the self cleaning oven Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere in the oven Oven Light Replacement CAUTION Before replacing your oven light bulb disconnect the electric power for your oven at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely before removing or replacing them When in use light bulbs can become warm enough to break if touched with a moist cloth or towel When cleaning avoid touching warm lights with cleaning cloths if the light cover is removed The oven light bulb is covered with a
50. the excess soil and reset the clean cycle Q Is the crackling or popping sound I hear during cleaning normal A Yes This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions 24 2 When the oven has cooled below the locking temperature and the LOCKED DOOR light goes off open the door NOTE e No functions can be programmed before the door automatically unlocks e If the shelves have become hard to slide wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil Q Should there be any odor during the cleaning A Yes there will be an odor during the first few cleanings Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause a strong odor when cleaning Q What causes the hair like lines on the enameled surface of my oven A This is a normal condition resulting from heating and cooling during cleaning These lines do not affect how your oven performs Q Why do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning A Some types of soil will leave a deposit which is ash It can be removed with a damp sponge or cloth Q My oven shelves do not slide easily What is the matter A After many cleanings the oven shelves will lose their luster and become hard to slide To make shelves slide more easily wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil Q My oven shelves have become gray after the self clean cycle Is this normal A Yes After the self clean cycle the shelves will lose some lu
51. uld prefer to have a 24 hour military time clock or black out the clock display follow the steps below Soi 1 Press BAKE and BROIL HI LO at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows SE mP 2 Press CLOCK once The display will show 12 hr Press CLOCK again to change to the 24 hour military time clock The display will show 24 hr Press CLOCK again to black out the clock display The display will show OFF 3 Press START to activate your choice and leave the control set in this special features mode NOTE If the clock is in the black out mode you will not be able to use the Delay Start function continued next page N O Q D m X em e MN ar lt O O gt S SPECIAL FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL continued Control Lockout Your control will allow you to lock down the touch 3 Press START to activate the control pads so they cannot be activated when pressed lockout feature and leave the control set in 1 Press BAKE and BROIL HI LO this special features mode at the same time for 2 seconds When this feature is on and the touch pads are until the display shows SF pressed the control will beep and the display will 2 Press SELF CLEAN The display show LOC will show LOC OFF NOTE The control lockout mode will not affect the Press SELF CLEAN again The clock timer and oven light touch pads display will sh
52. use the times given for the second side as a guide to the preferred doneness To test if your broiler is working properly Cover the entire broiler pan grid with bread Place the broiler pan on the third shelf from the bottom Broil until the bread is golden brown If you have browning on both sides of the pan your broiler is working properly If toast browns only on one side of the pan call for service 3 Press START 4 Press CLEAR OFF when broiling is finished Always place sump to the front of the door Q When broiling is it necessary to always use a grid in the pan A Yes Using the grid suspends the meat over the pan As the meat cooks the juices fall into the pan thus keeping meat drier Juices are protected by the grid and stay cooler thus preventing excessive spatter and smoking Q Should I salt the meat before broiling A No Salt draws out the juices and allows them to evaporate Always salt after cooking Piercing the meat with a fork allows juices to escape Turn the meat with tongs instead of a fork BROILING GUIDE e Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with your oven It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan e Broiling should always be done with the oven door closed e For steaks and chops slash the fat evenly around the outside edges of the meat To slash cut crosswise through outer fat surface just to the edg
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