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Hotpoint JB600 Range User Manual

1. 7 Touch the BAKE pad 2 Touch the or pads to set the 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 The 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 A 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 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 START TIME pad Touch the or pads to set the time of day you wan
2. Electric Coil amp Radiant Ranges GEAppliances com Safety Information 2 5 Operating Instructions Adjust the Oven Thermostot vat oa ets ee hae Laas 20 Clock and lIMer sc 14 15 OVER its occa ie crt Stas 11 13 Oven Controls 9 10 Sabbath Feature 18 19 Selecting Types of Cookware 8 Self Cleaning 00005 23 24 Special Features o 17 Surface UNS o on nananana 6 7 Timed Baking and Roasting 16 Warming Drawer 21 22 Care and Cleaning 26 30 Aluminum Foil 4 5 12 Glass Cooktop n n 29 30 Troubleshooting Tips 31 34 ACCessorlesS 35 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover WGI ANY ar o is 39 Write the model and serial numbers here Model Serial You can find them on a label behind the storage drawer or warming drawer on the oven frame Owner s Manual Coil Top and Radiant Top Models Standard Self Clean Clean Models Models JBSO3 JB600 JBSO7 JBP15 JBS15 JBP22 JBS27 JBP27 JBS56 JBP60 RB525 JBP61 RB526 RB740 RB536 RB757 RB540 RB758 RB787 RB790 RB800 49 88044 06 10 GE Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning un Q E e E O lt un KS S 2 Consumer Support IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING Read all safety instructions before using the p
3. E O lt N KS S 2 i fos EJ Not over 1 inch Consumer Support Use only flat bottomed woks Selecting types of cookware Stainless Steel recommended Aluminum heavy weight recommended Good conductivity Aluminum residues sometimes appear as scratches on the cooktop but can be removed if cleaned immediately Because of its low melting point thin weight aluminum should not be used Copper Bottom recommended Copper may leave residues which can appear as scratches The residues can be removed as long as the cooktop is cleaned immediately However do not let these pots boil dry Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktops An overheated copper bottom pot will leave a residue that will permanently stain the cooktop if not removed immediately Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron recommended As long as the cookware is covered completely with porcelain enamel this cookware is recommended Caution is recommended for cast iron cookware that is not completely covered with smooth porcelain enamel as it may scratch the glass ceramic cooktop Surface Cookware Tips Use medium or heavy weight cookware Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than other metals Cast iron and coated cast iron cookware are slow to absorb heat but generally cook evenly at low to medium heat settings Steel pans may cook unevenly if not combined with other metals Wok Cooking We recommend that you use o
4. plugged in solidly e This is normal The surface may appear discolored when it is hot This is temporary and will disappear as the glass cools e See the Glass surface potential for permanent damage section in the Cleaning the glass cooktop section e Call a qualified technician for replacement e Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling e With the controls off check to make sure the surface unit is plugged completely into the receptacle The surface unit controls improperly set e Check to see the correct control is set for the surface unit you are using The drip pans are not set securely e With the controls off check to make sure the drip pan is in the cooktop in the recess in the cooktop and that the opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle 31 suoljonijsu Ayajos O xe Q a 3 Q 5 a g O a O 3 n sdi bulZooysajqnoly yioddns sawinsuo3 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning t S Q Q 3 A y un y O O Before you call for service Q Troubleshooting Tips Problem Oven All Models Oven light does not work Oven will not work Food does not bake or roast properly Food does not broil properly Control signals after entering cooking time or delay start Display flashes bAd then linE with a loud tone Warming drawer will not work Possible Causes Light bulb is loose or defective W
5. 19 un Q E gt al c O ma O 3 147 sd Buljooysajqno buluba D pub ab yioddns aunsuo Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning wn Q E e E 3 O O lt wn KS S 2 Adjust the oven thermostat Easy to do 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 F NOTE This adjustment will not affect the broiling or the self cleaning temperatures on some models The adjustment will be retained in memory after a power failure To Adjust the Thermostat with this Type of Knob Front of OVEN TEMP knob knob appearance may vary Pointer Back of OVEN TEMP knob knob appearance may vary Front of OVEN TEMP knob knob appearance may vary Back of OVEN TEMP knob knob appearance may vary 2 Pull the OVEN TEMP knob off the range and look at the back side To make an adjustment loosen approximately one turn but do not completely remove the two screws on the back of the knob To increase the oven temperature move the pointer toward the words MAKE HOTTER To decrease the oven temperature turn the pointer toward the words
6. The oven temperature is too high to set a self clean operation What To Do e To speed the process set a self clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours See the Using the self cleaning oven section e This is temporary e Allow the range to cool to room temperature and reset the controls Oven controls improperly set See the Using the self cleaning oven section Oven door is not in the locked position Oven door locked during cooking This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions Excessive soil Oven too hot Oven controls not properly set e Make sure you move the door latch handle all the way to the right e Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF Allow the oven to cool Never force the door latch handle e This is normal e Press the CLEAR OFF pad Open the windows to 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 e Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature e See Using the self cleaning oven section Oven was heavily soiled The OVEN TEMP knob has not been set to CLEAN when the latch was moved to the right e Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean cycle Heavily soiled ovens may need to self clean again or for a longer period of time e Set the OVEN TEMP knob to CLEAN See the Using the self cleaning oven section The latch w
7. Tips Consumer Support 37 GEAppliances com Notes 00 M sd buljooysajqnol yuoddns sawinsuo7 Notes suoljonijsu ajos suogonijsuj bunosadc buluba pub ain Electric Range Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers Staple your receipt here C Gd or an authorized Customer Care technician To schedule service Proof of the original purchase visit us on line at GEAppliances com or call 800 GE CARES date is needed to obtain service 800 432 2737 Please have serial number and model number under the warranty available when calling for service suoljonijsu Ayajos For The Period Of GE Will Provide One Year Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship From the date of the During this limited one year warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor O original purchase and in home service to replace the defective part Q bom Q What GE Will Not Cover a Service trips to your home to teach you how to use Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit 5 the product breakers v Improper installation delivery or maintenance Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods Product damage or failure of the product if it is abused or gets orGcd S misused used for other than the intended purpose or Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible S used commercially defects with this appliance ide Da
8. Turn the controls off Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the pan completely with a well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Use a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher If there is a fire in the oven during baking smother the fire by closing the oven door and turning the oven off or by using a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher If there is a fire in the oven during self clean turn the oven off and wait for the fire to go out Do not force the door open Introduction of fresh air at self clean temperatures may lead to a burst of flame from the oven Failure to follow this instruction may result in severe burns O Lo Q co 3 Q 3 a g O a O 3 07 sdi Bunooysajqnos buiubaj3 pub albo yioddns Jauunsuo Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning un 2 E e S O lt un KS S 2 Consumer Support IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Only certain types of glass glass ceramic earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for cooktop service others may break because of the sudden change in temperature To minimize the possibility of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the range without extending over nearby surface units When preparing flaming foods under
9. a hood turn the fan on Never leave the surface units unattended at medium or high heat settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire Never leave oil unattended while frying If allowed to heat beyond its smoking point oil may ignite resulting in fire that may spread to surrounding cabinets Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to monitor oil temperature To avoid oil spillover and fire use a minimum amount of oil when shallow pan frying and avoid cooking frozen foods with excessive amounts of ice Use proper pan size select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface heating element The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will also improve efficiency A WARNING RADIANT COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS some models Use care when touching the cooktop The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off Use CERAMA BRYTE ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad to clean the cooktop Wait until the cooktop cools and the indicator light goes out before cleaning A wet sponge or cloth on a hot surface can cause steam burns Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface NOTE Sugar spills are an exception They should be scraped off while still hot using
10. it will go Press the CLEAR OFF pad Allow the oven to cool for one hour Put the oven back into operation e Some models will automatically resume their setting once the power is restored On models with a clock you must reset the clock If the oven was in use you must reset it by pressing the CLEAR OFF pad setting the clock and resetting any cooking function e Reset the clock e The BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads must be pressed at the same time and held for 3 seconds suoljonijsu Ayajos O S Q a 3 Q a c O a O 3 n bulubaj pub ain yioddns Jauunsuo Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning pa S Q Q 3 A y un E O O Before you call for service O Troubleshooting Tips Problem Burning or oily odor emitting from the oven vent Strong odor Self Cleaning Models Oven will not self clean Oven starts a self clean cycle when you wanted to bake roast or broil Crackling or popping sound Excessive smoking during a clean cycle Oven door will not unlock Oven not clean after a clean cycle Self clean light blinks when trying to set a self clean cycle Self clean light blinks during self clean cycle 34 Possible Causes 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
11. oven temperature touch the BAKE pad and tap the or pads to increase or decrease the temperature in 25 increments Touch the START ON pad NOTE The CLEAR OFF and COOKING TIME pads are active during the Sabbath feature 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 Automatic 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 N J Touch the 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 Sy EN a Z Touch the BAKE pad No signal will be given 8 The preset starting temperature will automatically be set to 350 Tap the or pads to increase or decrease the temperature in 25 increments The temperature can be set between 170 and 550 No signal or temperature will be given 9 Touch the START ON pad 70 After a random delay period of approximately 30 se
12. A BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the entire burned residue area Using the included CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops rub the residue area applying pressure as needed Heavy Burned On Residue 7 Allow the cooktop to cool 2 Use a single edge razor blade scraper at approximately a 45 angle against the glass surface and scrape the soil It will be necessary to apply pressure to the razor scraper in order to remove the residue 3 After scraping with the razor scraper spread a few drops of CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the entire burned residue area Use the CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad to remove any remaining residue GEAppliances com Shake the cleaning cream well Apply a few drops of CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner directly to the cooktop Use a paper towel or CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops to clean the entire cooktop surface J N 3 Use a dry cloth or paper towel to remove all cleaning residue No need to rinse NOTE It is very important that you DO NOT heat the cooktop until it has been cleaned thoroughly 4 If any residue remains repeat the steps listed above as needed g For additional protection after all residue has been removed polish the entire surface with CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and a paper towel 4 For additional protection after all residue has bee
13. MAKE COOLER Each click will change the oven temperature approximately 10 F Range is plus or minus 60 F from the arrow We suggest that you make the adjustment one click from the original setting and check oven performance before making any additional adjustments 3 After the adjustment is made retighten screws so they are snug but be careful not to overtighten Ed Replace the knob matching the flat area of the knob to the shaft and check performance To Adjust the Thermostat with this Type of Knob Pull the OVEN TEMP knob off the range and look at the back side To make an adjustment loosen approximately one turn but do not completely remove the two screws on the back of the knob With the back of the knob facing you hold the outer edge of the knob with one hand and turn the front of the knob with the other hand To increase the oven temperature move the top screw toward the right You ll hear a click for each notch you move the knob To decrease the oven temperature move the top screw toward the left Each click will change the oven temperature approximately 10 F Range is plus or minus 60 F from the arrow We suggest that you make the adjustment one click from the original setting and check oven performance before making any additional adjustments After the adjustment is made retighten screws so they are snug but be careful not to overtighten R
14. RNER ON indicator light may glow between the surface control settings of Lo and Off but there is no power to the surface units SMALL BURNER settings To use the large surface unit turn the control knob clockwise to the LARGE BURNER settings On some models SMALL LARGE Dual Surface Unit and Control Knob BURNER OFF BURNER D HI e Onl on some models E 8 3 The right front surface unit has 2 cooking G sizes 6 and 9 or 9 and 12 to select from ay 6 so you can match the size of the unit to the O 4 8 size of the cookware you are using 2 2 4 To use the small surface unit turn the LO 2 control knob counterclockwise to the v jo O PSN Se On some models un Q E e E O un KS S 2 Consumer Support Using the radiant surface units on some models SURFACE COOKING ALN T gt Never cook directly on the glass Always use cookware OFF CENTER SSS Always place the pan in the center of the surface unit you are cooking on DRAGGING About the radiant surface units The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a smooth glass surface NOTE A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for the first time It is caused by the heating of new parts and insulating materials and will disappear in a short time The surface unit will cycle on and off to maintain your selected control setting It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or sur
15. U S Department of Agriculture Slash fat says Rare beef is popular but you Raret 1 thick 10 8 should know that cooking it to Medium 2 to 2 Y lbs 15 10 12 only 140 F means some food Well Done D 20 20 pS Selvin Chicken 1 whole cut up B 25 25 Brush each side with Source Safe Food Book Your 2 to 2 Y lbs melted butter a Guide USDA Rev June split lengthwise Broil skin side J Breast B 25 15 down first y Bakery Product O Bread toast 2 to 4 slices D 3 1 Space evenly Place E English Muffin 2 split E 3 4 English muffins cut side up and brush S D with butter if desired Lobster Tails 2 4 B 18 20 Do not Cut through back of E turn shell Spread open B over Brush with melted fies L butter before A broiling 2 and after half of P broiling time g gt Fish Fillets 1 lb to 4 thick D 5 5 Handle and turn very Q The oven has 5 rack positions carefully Brush with a emon butter before and during cooking O if desired oO Salmon Q Steaks 2 1 thick D 10 5 Turn carefully Do not 2 Fillets 2 Y to thick D 10 urn skin side down 53 Ham Slices Y thick 6 6 Q precooked 1 thick C 8 8 Pork Chops 2 thick 10 10 Slash fat Well Done 2 1 thick about 1 Ib 15 15 Lamb Chops Medium 2 1 thick about 10 D 7 4 Slash fat Well Done to 12 oz D 10 9 Medium 2 1 thick about 1 Ib D 9 6 Well Done D 14 10 See illustration for description of rack posit
16. ad 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 NOTE Never force the latch If the oven is too hot you will not be able to slide the latch Allow the oven to cool 23 suo12n su Q JOS O Lo Q co 3 Q S a g O a O 3 n sdi buljooysajqnoly yioddns sawinsuo7 Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning un Q E e E O un KS S 2 Consumer Support Using the self cleaning oven on some models The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly 24 SELF CLEAN How to Delay the Start of Cleaning You can set the oven contro to delay start the oven clean for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day Follow the directions in the Before a Clean Cycle section 7 Latch the door NOTE Never force the latch If the oven is too hot you will not be able to slide the latch Allow the oven to cool 2 Touch the SELF CLEAN pad Touch the or pads to set the Clean Time The Clean Time is preset for 4 hours and 20 minutes You can change the Clean Time to any time between 3 and 5 hours depending on the amount of soil in your oven If a different Clean Time is desired touch the or pa
17. amount of time you want shows in the display The maximum time that can be entered in minutes is 59 Times more than 59 minutes should be changed to hours and minutes If you make a mistake touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF or TIMER ON OFF pad and begin again 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 Z Touch the CLOCK pad again to recall the clock display 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 or TIMER ON OFF pad is touched Using the clock and timer on some models GEAppliances com Not all features are on all models To Reset the Timer un Q E gt al c O ma O gt 147 If the display is still showing the time If the remaining time is not in the display remaining you may change it by touching clock delay start or cooking time are the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF or TIMER in the display recall the remaining time by ON OFF pad then touch the or pads until touching the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF or the time you want appe
18. an oven mitt and a scraper See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section for detailed instructions Read and follow all instructions and warnings on the cleaning cream label Do not cook on a broken cooktop If glass cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician immediately Avoid scratching the glass cooktop The cooktop can be scratched with items such as knives sharp instruments rings or other jewelry and rivets on clothing Do not place or store items that can melt or catch fire on the glass cooktop even when it is not being used If the cooktop is inadvertently turned on they may ignite Heat from the cooktop or oven vent after it is turned off may cause them to ignite also AWARNING COIL COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS some models Do not immerse or soak the removable surface units Do not put them in a dishwasher Do not self clean the Surface units in an oven Doing so may cause them to fail presenting a burn or fire hazard To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric shock always be certain that the controls for all surface units are at the OFF position and all coils are cool before attempting to lift or remove a coil surface unit Be sure the drip pans are not covered and are in place Their absence during cooking could damage range parts and wiring Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip pans Fo
19. ars in the display TIMER ON OFF pad and then touching the or pads to enter the new time you want To Cancel the Timer Touch the Kitchen Timer On Off or TIMER ON OFF pad twice End of Cycle Tones on some models Clear the tones by pressing the pad of the function you are using bulubaj pub ain Power Outage If a flashing time is in the display you have To reset the clock touch the CLOCK experienced a power failure Reset the clock pad twice Enter the correct time of day by touching the or pads Touch the START ON pad sdi Buliooysajqno yioddns sawinsuoj 15 Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning un Q E e E O lt un KS S 2 Consumer Support Using the timed baking and roasting features on some models 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 soeed harmful bacteria growth BAKE TEMP RECALL 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
20. as not moved to the right when the OVEN TEMP knob was set to CLEAN A power interruption occurred e Move the latch to the right as far as it will go See the Using the self cleaning oven section e Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF and move the latch to the left as far as it will go Reset the range controls to the desired settings See the Using the self cleaning oven section Acce ssor j es GEAppliances com Noa Looking For Something More Not all accessories are available for all modles ae You can find these accessories and many more at GEAppliances com or call 800 626 2002 during normal business hours Have your model number ready el AAT PUTA Surface Elements amp Drip Pans Oven Racks Broiler Pan Ss LEE Oven Elements Light Bulbs Knobs EL Cleaner Cleaning Pads Scraper Tired of discolored racks Wishing you had extra heavy duty oven racks NOW AVAILABLE for your range GE s innovative self cleanable porcelain coated oven racks e Heavy Duty e Durable e Able to be cleaned in a self cleaning oven Visit GEAppliances com for more information 35 suononjsu Ajajps O Lo Q co 3 Q S a g O a O 3 n bulubaj pub ab sdi Buliooysajqno WO M sd buljooysajqnoly oddns sawinsuo7 Notes suoljonijsu ajos suonan ysuj Bunoiado buluba pub ain Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting
21. awer on some models 22 Temperature Selection Chart To keep several different foods hot set the control to the food needing the highest setting Place the items needing the highest setting on the bottom of the drawer and items needing less heat on the rack The temperature type and amount of food and the time held will affect the quality of the food Food in heat safe glass and glass ceramic utensils may need a higher control setting as compared to food in metal utensils Repeated opening of the drawer allows hot air to escape and food to cool Allow extra time for the temperature inside the drawer to stabilize after adding items With large loads it may be necessary to use a higher thermostat setting and cover some of the cooked food items Do not use plastic containers or plastic wrap To Crisp Stale Items Place food in low sided dishes or pans Preheat on LO setting To Warm Serving Bowls and Plates To warm serving bowls and plates set the control on LO Use only heat safe dishes Place empty dishes on the rack to raise them off the bottom of the drawer Placing dishes on the warming drawer bottom may cause them to become extremely hot and could damage them If you want to heat fine china please check with the manufacturer of the dishes for their maximum heat tolerance Food Type Control Setting Bacon H Breads MED Casserole MED Chicken f
22. awer Open the drawer a crack and let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Hot air or steam that escapes can cause burns to hands face and or eyes Do not use aluminum foil to line the lower drawer The foil will trap heat below and upset the performance of the oven Foil can melt and permanently damage the drawer bottom Damage from improper use of aluminum foil is not covered by the product warranty XK READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY L S l SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS O Lo Q co 3 Q gt a g O a O 3 n sdi Bulijooysajqno buluba D pub ab yioddns sawnsuo7 Using the surface units Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model Safety Instructions How to Set Indicator Lights Lo lt i Hi Push the knob in and turn in either direction ica DE ee to the setting you want A HOT SURFACE or HOT COOKTOP 1 9 depending on model indicator light will glow At both Off and Hi the control clicks _ when any radiant element is turned on and 2 8 into position You may hear slight clicking will remain on until the surface is cool 3 g sounds during cooking indicating the control enough to touch is keeping the power level you set 4 6 A SURFACE UNIT on or BURNER ON depending on model indicator light will glow Be sure you turn the control knob when any surface unit is on to Off when you finish cooking NOTE The SURFACE UNIT or BU
23. conds to 1 minute gt c will appear in the display indicating that the oven is baking roasting If gt doesn t appear in the display start again at Step 7 To adjust the oven temperature touch the BAKE pad and tap the or pads to increase or decrease the temperature in 25 increments Touch the START ON pad When cooking is finished the display will change from Dc to gt indicating that the oven has turned OFF but is still set in Sabbath Remove the cooked food Using the Sabbath Feature on some models Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays BAKE BROIL TEMP RECALL HI LO How to Exit the Sabbath Feature 7 2 Touch the CLEAR OFF pad If the oven is cooking wait for a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute until only gt is in the display Touch and hold both the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time until the display shows SF GEAppliances com Tap the CLOCK pad until ON or OFF appears in the display ON indicates that the oven will automatically turn off after 12 hours OFF indicates that the oven will not automatically turn off See the Special Features section for an explanation of the 12 Hour Shut Off feature Touch the START ON pad NOTE If a power outage occurred while the oven was in Sabbath the oven willl automatically turn off and stay off even when the power returns The oven control must be reset
24. cooktop glass surface Areas of discoloration on the cooktop Plastic melted to the surface Pitting or indentation of the cooktop Frequent cycling off and on of surface units Coil Cooktops Surface units not functioning properly Possible Causes Improper cookware being used A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped What To Do e Use pans which are flat and match the diameter of the surface unit selected e Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker Cooktop controls improperly set Incorrect cleaning methods being used Cookware with rough bottoms being used or coarse particles salt or sand were between the cookware and the surface of the cooktop Cookware has been slid across the cooktop surface Food spillovers not cleaned before next use e Check to see the correct control is set for the surface unit you are using e Scratches are not removable Tiny scratches will become less visible in time as a result of cleaning e To avoid scratches use the recommended cleaning procedures Make sure bottoms of cookware are clean before use and use cookware with smooth bottoms e See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section Hot surface on a model with a light colored glass cooktop Hot cooktop came into contact with plastic placed on the hot cooktop Hot sugar mixture spilled on the cooktop Improper cookware being used The surface units are not
25. d steel wool pads may also be used Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content such as milk tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface They may cause a dull spot even after cleaning is replaced Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury The ammonia fumes will help loosen the burned on grease and food If necessary you may use an oven cleaner Follow the package directions Do not spray oven cleaner on the electrical controls and switches because it could cause a short circuit and result in sparking or fire Do not allow a film from the cleaner to build up on the temperature sensor it could cause the oven to heat improperly The sensor is located at the top of the oven Carefully wipe the sensor clean after each oven cleaning being careful not to move the sensor as a change in its position could affect how the oven bakes Do not spray any oven cleaner on the oven door handles or any exterior surface of the oven cabinets or painted surfaces The cleaner can damage these surfaces To clean the outside of the door Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven door Rinse well You may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of the door Do not let water drip into the vent openings Spillage of marinades fruit juices tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids
26. ds until the desired Clean Time is displayed 4 Touch the START TIME 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 cannot set the oven for cooking until the oven is cool enough for the door to be unlatched You may notice some white ash in the oven Wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools If white spots remain remove them with a soap filled steel wool pad and rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle repeat the cycle Change the Start Time by touching the or pads The start time will appear in the display Z Touch the START ON pad The self clean cycle will automatically begin at the time set While the oven is self cleaning you can touch the CLOCK pad to display the time of day To return to the clean countdown touch the 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 You cannot set the oven for cooking until the oven is cool enough for the d
27. e the Adjust the oven thermostat Easy to do yourself section e Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live properly grounded outlet A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped e Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Oven controls improperly set A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped e See the Using the clock and timer section e Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker The clock is turned off from showing in the display The door is out of position This is the sound of the heating element turning off and on during cooking functions You have a function error code e See the Using the clock and timer section e Because the oven door is removable it sometimes gets out of position during installation To straighten the door push down on the high corner e This is normal e Press the CLEAR OFF pad Put the oven back into operation If the function code repeats Power outage or surge Power failure Oven control pads were not pressed properly e Disconnect all power to the range for at least 30 seconds and then reconnect power If the function error code repeats call for service e On self cleaning models 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
28. ecial Features but they are addressed separately in the following sections 12 Hour Shut Off With this feature should you forget and leave the oven on the contro will automatically turn off the oven after 12 hours during baking functions or after 3 hours during a broil function BAKE TEMP BROIL HI LO RECALL 3 f you wish to turn OFF this feature follow the steps below 7 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 show 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 un Q E gt al c O ma O 3 147 bulubajy pub a1b sd Bulizooysajqno yioddns sawnsuo7 Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning wn Q E e E 3 O O lt un KS S 2 Consumer Support Using the Sabbath Feature on some models Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays The Sabbath feature can be used for baking roasting only It cannot be used for broiling self cleaning or Delay Start cooking NOTE The oven light comes on automatically on some models when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed The bulb may be removed See the Oven Light Replacement section On models with a lig
29. eft in the oven Do not use self clean to clean other parts such as drip pans or bowls Before operating the self clean cycle wipe grease and food soils from the oven Excessive amount of grease may ignite leading to smoke damage to your home If the self cleaning mode malfunctions turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply Have it serviced by a qualified technician AWARNING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS some models The purpose of the warming drawer is to hold hot cooked foods at serving temperature Bacteria will row In food while it is below 140 F Do not put cold ood in warming drawer Do not heat food for more than 2 hours Failure to follow these instructions may result in foodborne illness Do not leave paper products plastics canned food or combustible materials in the drawer They may ignite Do not touch the deci element or the interior surface of the drawer These surfaces may be hot enough to cause burns Vis r ON Do not clean the 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 should be used in or around any part of the oven Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom Foil can trap heat or melt resulting in damage to the product and a shock or fire hazard WARMING DRAWER LOWER OVEN DRAWER Use care when opening the dr
30. eplace the knob matching the flat area of the knob to the shaft and check performance To Adjust the Thermostat on Other Models BAKE BROIL 17 Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads When you have made the adjustment BECA Ho at the same time for 3 seconds until touch the START ON pad to go back to the display shows SF the time of day display Use your oven BAKE TEMP RECALL 2 Touch the BAKE pad A two digit 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 number shows in the display 3 The oven temperature can be adjusted up to 35 F hotter or 35 F cooler Touch the pad to increase the temperature in 1 degree increments Consumer Support Touch the pad to decrease the 20 temperature in 1 degree increments e e 107 Using the warming drawer on some models GEAppliancescom CM O Warming Drawer Control Knob on models equipped with a knob lt Push and turn the control knob to any desired ON Signal Light a OFF me The ON signal light is located above the e LO eH NOTE The warming drawer should not be control knob and glows when the knob is in Q i used during a self clean cycle the on position It stays on until the knob is moved to the OFF position 3 MED Appearance may vary When Using the Warming Drawer The warming drawer will keep hot c
31. er and leave approximately 1 11 from the front of the pan to the front of the rack Foil may be used to catch spills by placing a sheet on a lower rack several inches below the food Do not use more foil than necessary and never entirely cover an oven rack with aluminum foil Keep foil at least 1 1 2 from oven walls to prevent poor heat circulation 5 Touch the START ON pad When broiling is finished touch the CLEAR OFF pad On models with an oven temperature knob 7 Place the meat or fish on a broiler grid in a broiler pan Follow suggested rack positions in the Broiling Guide 2 3 Close the oven door 4 Turn the Oven Temperature Knob to BROIL When broiling is finished turn the Oven Temperature Knob to OFF Un GEAppliances com Q g Broiling Guide gt D The oe weight thickness Quantity and Rack First Side Second Side lt q starting temperature Food or Thickness Position Time min Time min Comments lt and your preference of l Q doneness will affect broiling Ground Beef F E C 10 7 10 Space evenly 5 times This guide is based on 4 lbs 16 patties c 15 11 S meats at refrigerator Beef Steaks k temperature Raret Y to 1 thick E 6 4 Steaks less than 341 Medium 1 to 1 lbs D 8 6 thick are difficult Well Done D 10 7 10 to cook rare t The
32. everal seconds after the last pad press START TIME ON OFF and COOKING TIME ON OFF will be the only pads lit if either of these options is selected Example START TIME is selected with BAKE the START TIME 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 Us i n g the oven GEAppliances com Clock and Kitchen Timer on some models 7 KITCHEN TIMER ONOFF 7 Appearance may vary KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF Pad Touch this pad to select the timer feature CLOCK Pad Touch this pad before setting the clock un Q E gt al c O a O 3 147 Display Shows the time of day and the time set for the timer cook time or start time SET Pads These pads allow you to set the clock and timer Oven Temperature Knob on some models Turn this knob to the setting you want The oven cycling light comes on during cooking On some models On some models appearance will vary appearance will vary O Q N lt O Before you begin Q To avoid possible burns place the racks To remove a rack pull it toward you tilt 3 D in the desired position before you turn the the front end up and pull it out a C oven on To replace place the end of the rack oO Bi The racks have stop locks so that stop locks on the support tilt up the front Q when placed correctly on the rac
33. face on the glass surface when the surface is cool Even after the surface units are turned off the glass cooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking To avoid over cooking remove pans from the surface units when the food is cooked Avoid placing anything on the surface unit until it has cooled completely Do not slide cookware across the cooktop because it can scratch the glass the glass is scratch resistant not scratch proof Temperature Limiter Every radiant surface unit has a temperature limiter The temperature limiter protects the glass cooktop from getting too hot GEAppliances com Water stains mineral deposits are removable using the cleaning cream or full strength white vinegar Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent film on the cooktop The cleaning cream will remove this discoloration Don t store heavy items above the cooktop If they drop onto the cooktop they can cause damage Do not use the surface as a cutting board The temperature limiter may cycle the units off for a time if The pan boils dry The pan bottom is not flat The pan is off center There is no pan on the unit un Q E gt al c O a O 3 N sd Bulijooysajqno buiubaj3 pub 103 yioddns aunsuo Safety Instructions E Check pans for flat bottoms by using a straight edge Care and Cleaning Pans with rounded curved ridged or warped bottoms are not recommended un Q E e
34. from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic 7 Turn off all surface units Remove hot pans Wearing an oven mitt a Use a single edge razor blade scraper CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Scraper to move the spill to a cool area on the cooktop b Remove the spill with paper towels To Order Parts To order CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and the cooktop scraper please call our toll free number National Parts Center 800 626 2002 CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner WX10X300 CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Scraper WX10X0302 Seer A WB64X5027 Kit includes cream and cooktop scraper CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pads for Ceramic Cooktops WX10X350 3 Any remaining spillover should be left until the surface of the cooktop has cooled Don t use the surface units again until all of the residue has been completely removed NOTE If pitting or indentation in the glass surface has already occurred the cooktop glass will have to be replaced In this case service will be necessary Before you call for service e Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service Problem Radiant Cooktops Surface units will not maintain a rolling boil or cooking is not fast enough Surface units do not work properly Scratches may appear as cracks on
35. from your model OVEN CONTROLS TIME CONTROLS Q BROIL SELF iLO CLEAN G 13 Z O Clock and Timer Features and Settings GEAppliances com un Q E gt al c O ma O 3 un Oven Control BAKE TEMP RECALL Pad KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF or Touch this pad to select the bake function TIMER ON OFF pad Touch this pad to select the timer feature BAKE Light Then touch the and pads to adjust the Flashes while in edit mode you can change the oven temperature at this point Glows when the oven is in bake mode D 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 and the display will show the oven temperature If F and a number or letter flash in the display and the oven control signals this indicates a function error code If your oven was set for a timed oven operation and a power outage occurred the clock and all programmed functions must be reset The time of day will flash in the display when there has been a power outage Reset the clock 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 sligh
36. hat To Do e Tighten or replace the bulb Switch operating light is broken Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet e Call for service e Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live properly grounded outlet A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped e Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Oven controls improperly set e See the Using the oven section On self cleaning models door left in the locked position Oven controls improperly set e If necessary allow the oven to cool then unlock the door e See the Using the oven section Rack position is incorrect or the rack is not level e See the Using the oven section Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size being used See the Using the oven section Oven thermostat needs adjustment Oven is not set to BROIL e See the Adjust the oven thermostat Easy to do yourself section e On models with a temperature knob make sure you turn it all the way to the BROIL position On models with a BROIL HI LO pad make sure it is turned on Improper rack position being used See the Broiling guide Food being cooked in a hot pan e For best results use a pan designed for broiling Make sure it is cool Cookware not suited for broiling e For best results use a pan designed for broiling In some areas the power voltage may be low You forgot t
37. he range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely To remove the cover 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 to remove the cover Replace bulb with a 40 watt household appliance bulb 7 Hold a hand under the cover so it doesn t To replace the cover Place it into groove of the light receptacle Pull wire forward to the center of the cover until it snaps into place Connect electrical power to the range Storage Drawer Removal on some models To remove the storage drawer 7 Pull the drawer out all the way Z Tilt up the front and remove it To replace the storage drawer 7 Insert glides at the back of the drawer beyond the stop on range glides 2 Lift the drawer if necessary to insert easily 3 Let the front of the drawer down then push in to close Pull the knob straight off the stem Ba SA Control Panel and Knobs It s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use of the oven Use a damp cloth to clean or rinse For cleaning use mild soap and water or a 50 50 solution of vinegar and water For rinsing use clean water Polish dry with a soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleansers strong liquid cleaners plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control panel t
38. hey will damage the finish The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning Warming Drawer Rack on some models Clean the rack with detergent and water After cleaning rinse the rack with clean water and dry with a clean cloth GEAppliances com Make sure the knobs are in the OFF positions and pull them straight off the stems for cleaning The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher or they may also be washed with soap and water Make sure the insides of the knobs are dry before replacing Replace the knobs in the OFF position to ensure proper placement Removable Warming Drawer on some models NOTE For models with an electric warming drawer before performing any adjustments cleaning or service disconnect the range electrical power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker Make sure the warming drawer heating element is cool Most cleaning can be done with the drawer in place However the drawer may be removed if further cleaning is needed Use soap and warm water to thoroughly clean To remove the warming drawer 7 Pull the drawer straight out until it stops Press the left rail release up and press the right rail release down while pulling the drawer forward and free Oven Vent On glass cooktop models the oven is vented through an opening at the rear of the cooktop On coil cooktop models the oven is vented t
39. hrough an opening under the right rear To replace the warming drawer Place the left drawer rail around the inner left rail guide and slide it in slightly to hook it Place the right drawer rail around the inner right rail guide and slide it in slightly to hook it 3 Slide the drawer all the way in Never cover the opening with aluminum foil or any other material suo 39n 175uU ajos O Lo Q co 3 Q a g O a O 3 n sdi Bulizooysajqno surface unit yioddns sawnsuo7 27 Safety Instructions Wn lt 2 8 Fo t 2 Ss a O Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of the range 28 Painted Surfaces on some models Painted surfaces include the sides of the range and the sides of the door trim To clean the painted surfaces use a hot damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable for these surfaces Use a clean hot damp cloth to remove soap Dry with a dry clean cloth Stainless Steel Surfaces on some models Do not use a steel wool pad it will scratch the surface To clean the stainless steel surface use warm sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner or polish Always wipe the surface in the direction of the grain Follow the cleaner instructions for cleaning the stainless steel surface Glass Window on some models To clean the outside glass finish use a glass cleaner Rinse and polish with a dry cloth Do
40. ht switch on the control panel the oven light may be turned on and left on BAKE BROIL TEMP HI LO OW When the display shows gt the oven is set in Sabbath When the display shows Dc the oven is baking roasting BAKE BROIL TEMP HI LO CLOCK When the display shows gt the oven is set in Sabbath When the display shows gt qee oven is baking roasting How to Set for Regular Baking Roasting NOTE To understand how the oven control works practice using regular baking non Sabbath before entering Sabbath mode Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day and the oven is off 7 Touch and hold both the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time until the display shows SF Tap the CLOCK pad until SAb appears in the display Touch the START ON pad and gt will appear in the display ouch the BAKE pad No signal will be given 20 IN Su Dd The preset starting temperature will automatically be set to 350 Tap the or pads to increase or decrease the temperature in 25 increments The temperature can be set between 170 and 550 No signal or temperature will be given 6 Touch the START ON pad After a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute gt c will appear in the display indicating that the oven is baking roasting If gt doesn t appear in the display start again at Step 4 To adjust the
41. il can trap heat or melt resulting in damage to the product and a shock or fire hazard GEAppliances com A WARNING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 Keep the oven vent unobstructed Keep the oven free from grease buildup Grease in the oven may ignite Place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool If rack must be moved while oven is hot do not let pot holder contact hot heating element in oven When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven follow the manufacturer s directions Pull the oven rack to the stop lock position when loading and unloading food from the oven This helps prevent burns from touching hot surfaces of the door and oven walls Do not leave items such as paper cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use Items stored in an oven can ignite Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom Foil can trap heat or melt resulting in damage to the product and a shock or fire hazard AWARNING SELF CLEANING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Some models The self cleaning feature operates the oven at temperatures high enough to burn away food soils in the oven Follow these instructions for safe operation Before operating the self clean cycle remove pans shiny metal oven racks and other utensils from the oven Only gray porcelain coated oven racks may be l
42. ions S lt g Q un gt 9 O Q 3 un yioddns aunsuo 13 Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips E S a Q 3 aH y 3 un E S O Using the clock and timer on some models Not all features are on all models OJ Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day The timer is a minute timer only The CLEAR OFF pad does not affect the timer 14 To Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time of day for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly The time of day cannot be changed during a timed baking or self cleaning cycle 7 Touch the CLOCK pad twice Z Touch the or pads f the or pads are not touched within one minute after you touch the CLOCK pad the display reverts to the original setting If this happens touch the CLOCK pad and reenter the 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 7 Touch the CLOCK pad once to turn off the time of day display Although you will not be able to see it the clock maintains the correct time of day 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 or TIMER ON OFF pad 2 Touch the or pads until the
43. k supports UNA push the rack me l 3 A A through EJ they will stop before coming NOTE The rack is not designed to slide out Q gt Z l completely out and will not tilt at the special low rack R position When placing and removing cookware The oven has 5 rack positions pull the rack out to the bump on the It also has a special low rack rack support position R for extra large items such as a large turkey How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting on models without an oven temperature knob 7 Touch the BAKE pad 4 Check food for doneness at minimum time on recipe Cook longer if necessary Z Touch the or pads until the desired temperature is displayed 5 Touch the CLEAR OFF pad when baking 3 Touch the START ON pad is finished and then remove the food from the oven sd Bunooysajqnos The oven will start automatically The display Type of Food Rack Position will show PRE while preheating When the rele z o oven reaches the selected temperature the O l oven control will beep and the display will Angel food cake B 7 The oven has a special low rack R chow the oven temperature bundt or pound cakes e position just above the oven bottom Use it when extra cooking To change the oven temperature during BAKE Biscuits muffins brownies Borc 3 space is needed for example cookies cupcakes Q when cooking a large tur
44. key The cycle touch the BAKE pad and then the or layer cakes pies th rack is not designed to slide out at pads to get the new temperature c this position Casseroles Borc 5 Turkey RorA g Roasting R AorB 11 Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning un Q E e E O un KS S 2 Consumer Support Using the oven If your range is connected to 208 volts rare steaks may be broiled by preheating the broiler and positioning the oven rack one position higher 12 Type of Margarine Will Affect Baking Performance Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as butter or margarine 80 fat If you decrease the fat the recipe may not give the same results as with a higher fat product Recipe failure can result if cakes pies pastries cookies or candies are made with low fat spreads The lower the fat content of a spread product the more noticeable these differences become Preheating and Pan Placement Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it To preheat set the oven at the correct temperature Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes cookies pastry and breads On some models the display will show PRE while preheating When the oven reaches the selected temperature the oven control will beep and the display will show the oven temperature Aluminum Foil Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms The foil will tra
45. m sides back and inside of the door will stay new looking for years Let the range cool before cleaning We recommend that you wear rubber gloves when cleaning the range Soap and water will normally do the job Heavy spattering or spillovers may require cleaning with a mild abrasive cleaner Soap filled scouring pads may also be used G sugar or acid content such as milk tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface They may cause a dull spot even after cleaning Do not allow food spills with a high Household ammonia may make the cleaning job easier Place 1 2 cup in a shallow glass or pottery container in a cold oven overnight Lift Off Oven Door The oven door is removable for cleaning Do not lift the door by the handle Make sure the oven is completely cool To remove the door open it to the special stop position Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges Do not place hands between the hinge and the oven door 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 and slowly lower it over both hinges To clean the inside of the door Do not allow excess water to run into any holes or slots in the door Soap and water will normally do the job Heavy spattering or spillovers may require cleaning with a mild abrasive cleaner Soap fille
46. m force at the handle end until movement of the range is detected Continue pressing until the anti tip bracket is engaged and movement stops A small amount of movement is acceptable at the back of the range top but it should be stable and not tip once the anti tip bracket is engaged If it does not the bracket must be reinstalled If you did not receive an anti tip bracket with your purchase call 1 800 626 8774 to receive one at no cost in Canada call 1 800 561 3344 For installation instructions of the bracket visit GEAppliances com in Canada GEAppliances cal A WARNING 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 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 GEAppliances com AWARNING GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use this appliance for its intended purpose as described in this Owner s Manual Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with the provided installation instructions Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your
47. mage to the glass cooktop caused by use of cleaners Damage caused after delivery oiher nen NS ne Onecare crems Product not accessible to provide required service Damage to the glass cooktop caused by hardened spills of sugary materials or melted plastic that are not cleaned according to the directions in the Owner s Manual EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty Any implied warranties including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law O Q fae Q 3 Q Q s gt Q gt 3 Q This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor Ge
48. 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 25 un Q E gt al c O a O 3 147 sdi bulZooysajqnoly buluba D pub ap yioddns sawnsuo7 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of the range Wire cover holder Clean under the range 26 Oven Heating Elements Do not clean the bake element or the broil element Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated To clean the oven floor gently lift the bake element Clean with warm soapy water 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 NOTE Take the racks out of the oven before you begin the self clean cycle or they may discolor On some models the bake element is not exposed and is under the oven floor If spillovers residue or ash accumulate on the oven floor wipe up before self cleaning To make the racks slide more easily apply a small amount of vegetable oil or cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges of the oven racks with the paper towel Oven Light Replacement on some models A CAUTION sefore replacing your oven light bulb turn the oven light off and disconnect the electrical power to t
49. n These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact the surface units areas nearby the surface units or any interior area of the oven allow sufficient time for cooling first Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop areas facing the cooktop oven vent opening surfaces near the opening and crevices around the oven door Do not heat unopened food containers Pressure could build up and the container could burst causing an injury Avoid scratching or impacting glass doors cooktops or control panels Doing so may lead to glass breakage Do not cook on a product with broken glass Shock fire or cuts may occur 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 KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range Grease in the oven or on the cooktop may ignite Clean ventilating hoods frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS TO PREVENT THE FIRE FROM SPREADING Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan
50. n removed polish the entire surface with CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and a paper towel 29 suo12n su ajos O Lo Q co 3 Q a g O a O 3 n sdi bulooysajqnoly yioddns sawinsuo7 Safety Instructions 2 lt 2 8 pa 2 5 3 O Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Cleaning the glass cooktop on some models Metal Marks and Scratches 7 Be careful not to slide pots and pans across your cooktop It will leave metal markings on the cooktop surface These marks are removable using the CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner with the CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops Cooktop Seal To clean the cooktop seal around the edges of the glass lay a wet cloth on it 2 If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or copper are allowed to boil dry the overlay may leave black discoloration on the cooktop This should be removed immediately before heating again or the discoloration may be permanent A WARNING Carefully check the bottom of pans for roughness that would scratch the cooktop for a few minutes then wipe clean with nonabrasive cleaners Glass surface potential for permanent damage Our testing shows that if you are cooking high sugar mixtures such as jelly or fudge and have a spillover it can cause permanent damage to the glass surface unless the spillover is immediately removed 30 Damage
51. nces 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 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 GEAppliances com 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 GEAppliances com Register your new appliance on line at your convenience Timely product registration will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty should the need arise You may also mail in the pre printed registration card included in the packing material This book is printed on recycled paper Printed in Mexico
52. neral Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 sdi Bulijooysajqno 39 Consumer Support GE Appliances Website GEAppliances com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance Try the GE Appliances Website any day of the year For greater convenience and faster service you can now download Owner s Manuals order parts or even schedule service on line Schedule Service GEAppliances com Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door Get on line and schedule your service at your convenience any day of the year Or call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 during normal business hours Real Life Design Studio 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 with disabilities check out our Website today For the hearing impaired please call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 Extended Warranties 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 GEApplia
53. ning un Q E e E O un KS S 2 Consumer Support Using the oven controls on some models 10 Oven Control Clock and Timer Features and Settings O AUTOMATIC OVEN Light on some models This lights anytime the oven has been programmed using the COOKING TIME or START TIME functions OVEN LIGHT ON OFF or x Pad Touch this pad to turn the oven light on or off 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 on some models 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 will turn off Unlatch the door 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 Lights on some pads EDIT mode lasts s
54. nly a flat bottomed wok They are available at your local retail store Do not use woks that have support rings Use of these types of woks with or without the ring in place can be dangerous The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops Glass ceramic usable but not recommended Poor performance May scratch the surface Stoneware usable but not recommended Poor performance May scratch the surface Home Canning Tips Be sure the canner is centered over the surface unit Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom Use recipes and procedures from reputable sources These are available from manufacturers such as Ball and Kerr and the Department of Agriculture Extension Service To prevent burns from steam or heat use caution when canning The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on coil cooktops For best cooking results pans should be flat on the bottom Match the size of the saucepan to the size of the surface unit The pan should not extend over the edge of the surface unit more than 1 inch Placing the ring over the surface unit will cause a buildup of heat that will damage the porcelain cooktop Do not try to use such woks without the ring You could be seriously burned if the wok tips over Using the oven controls on some models Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary
55. not use steel wood pads commercial oven cleaners cleaning powders or other abrasive cleaners They will damage the surface To inquire about purchasing stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish or to find the location of a dealer nearest you please call our toll free number National Parts Center 800 626 2002 GEAppliances com Cleaning the glass cooktop on some models eas aunt Clean your cooktop after each spill Use CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner Use a CERAMA BRYTE Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops The CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Scraper and all recommended supplies are available through our Parts Center See instructions under To Order Parts section on next page NOTE Do not use a dull or nicked blade Normal Daily Use Cleaning ONLY use CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the glass cooktop Other creams may not be as effective To maintain and protect the surface of your glass cooktop follow these steps 7 Before using the cooktop for the first time clean it with CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner This helps protect the top and makes cleanup easier 2 Daily use of CERAMA BRYTE Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner will help keep the cooktop looking new Burned On Residue A WARNING bamace to your glass surface may occur if you use scrub pads other than those recommended Allow the cooktop to cool Spread a few drops of CERAM
56. o enter a bake temperature or cleaning time The installed connection from the house to the unit is miswired A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped e Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes e Broil for the longest period of time recommended in the Broiling guide e Press the BAKE pad and desired temperature or the SELF CLEAN pad and desired clean time e Contact installer or electrician to correct miswire e Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker The oven is self cleaning e Wait for the self clean cycle to finish and the oven to cool Controls improperly set e See the Using the warming drawer section Problem Excessive condensation in the warming drawer Food dries out in the warming drawer Oven temperature too hot or too cold Clock and timer do not work Display goes blank Oven door is crooked Oven makes clicking noise F and a number or letter flash in the display Power outage Display flashes Unable to get the display to show SF Possible Causes Liquid in warming drawer GEAppliances com What To Do e Remove liquid Uncovered foods e Cover food with lid or aluminum foil Temperature setting too high Moisture escaping Oven thermostat needs adjustment Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet e Reduce temperature setting e Cover food with lid or aluminum foil e Se
57. ooked Do not put liquid or water in the warming foods at serving temperature Always start drawer with hot food Do not use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers chips For moist foods cover them with a lid or aluminum foil or dry cereal Do not line the warming drawer or pan For crisp foods leave them uncovered with aluminum foil Foil is an excellent heat Food should be kept hot in its cooking 2 insulator and will trap heat beneath it This container or transferred to a heat safe will upset the performance of the drawer serving dish pid and could damage the interior finish A C A UTI O N 2 Preheat prior to use according to these o Plastic CORMAN or a AO plastic wrap will melt ifin direct contact with O recommended times the drawer pan or a hot utensil Melted plastic 2 Setting o 15 minutes may not be removable and is not covered Setting MED 25 minutes under your warranty Setting HI 35 minutes Q Remove serving spoons etc before placing containers in warming drawer Rack on some models For use in the warming drawer only Do not use in the oven Preheat with the rack in place Using the rack allows for double stacking of items S lt g Q un gt 9 O Q 3 un yioddns aunsuo 21 Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning un Q E e E O lt un KS S 2 Consumer Support Using the warming dr
58. oor to unlock While the oven is self cleaning you can touch the CLOCK pad to display the time of day To return to the clean countdown touch the COOKING TIME pad If the racks become hard to slide apply a small amount of vegetable oil or cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges of the oven racks with the paper towel GEAppliances com Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range 11 Lift the door straight up and off the hinges he gasket is designed with a gap the bottom to allow for proper r circulation ecause the area inside the gasket cleaned during the self clean cycle ou do not need to clean this by hand n self clean models he area outside the gasket and the ront frame can be cleaned with a soap filled steel wool pad hot water and detergent Rinse well with a vinegar and water solution Do not rub or clean the door gasket it has an extremely low resistance to abrasion f 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 Ho oa wn i O A WARNING if your range is removed for cleaning servicing or any reason be sure the anti tip device is re engaged properly when the range Oven Interior non self clean models With proper care the porcelain enamel finish on the inside of the oven top botto
59. oven racks can be self cleaned but they will darken lose their luster and become hard to slide Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven protectors in or near the self cleaning oven A combination of any of these products plus the high clean cycle temperatures may damage the porcelain finish of the oven Soil on the front frame of the range and outside the gasket on the door will need to be cleaned by hand Clean these areas with hot water soap filled steel wool pads or cleansers such as Soft Scrub Rinse well with clean water and dry Do not clean the gasket The fiberglass How to Set the Oven for Cleaning on Follow the directions in the Before a Clean Cycle section 7 Latch the door Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to CLEAN The Clean Time is 4 hours and 20 minutes The self clean light will come on and stay on until the self clean cycle is complete The oven shuts off automatically when the clean cycle is complete How to Set the Oven for Cleaning on Follow the directions in the Before a Clean Cycle section 7 Latch the door Touch the SELF CLEAN pad 3 Touch the or pads until the desired Clean Time is displayed The Clean Time is normally 4 hours and 20 minutes 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 i
60. p heat below and upset the performance of the oven Foil can melt and permanently damage the oven bottom Damage from improper use of aluminum foil is not covered by the product warranty How to Set the Oven for Broiling On models without an oven temperature knob 7 Place the meat or fish on a broiler grid in a broiler pan Z Follow suggested rack positions in the Broiling Guide 3 Leave the door open to the broil stop position The door stays open by itself yet the proper temperature is maintained in the oven Use LO Broil to cook foods such as poultry or thick cuts of meat thoroughly without over browning them Touch the BROIL HI LO pad once for HI BROIL To change to LO Broil touch the Broil HI LO pad again Federal standards require products labeled margarine to contain at least 80 fat by weight Low fat spreads on the other hand contain less fat and more water The high moisture content of these spreads affects the texture and flavor of baked goods For best results with your old favorite recipes use margarine butter or stick spreads containing at least 70 vegetable oil For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone preheat 10 minutes Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in the oven as much as possible Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven If you need to use two racks stagger the pans so one is not directly above the oth
61. range unless it is specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be transferred to a qualified technician Before performing any service unplug the range or disconnect the power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker Do not leave children alone children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is in use They should never be allowed to climb sit or stand on any part of the appliance CAUTI ON Do not store items of interest to children above a range or on the backguard of a range children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured Use only dry pot holders moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let pot holders touch hot surface units or heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of pot holders A WARNING THE RANGE Do not store or use flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop including paper plastic pot holders linens wall coverings curtains drapes and gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance These garments may ignite if they contact hot surfaces causing severe burns A WARNING Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Do not touch the surface units the heating elements or the interior surface of the ove
62. ried H Eggs scrambled MED Fish H Gravy sauces Ham H Muffins MED Onion rings H Pies LO Pizza H Potatoes baked H Potatoes mashed LO Tortilla Chips LO A CAUTION bo not keep food in the warming drawer for more than two hours Check crispness after 45 minutes Add time as needed You may warm empty serving dishes while preheating the drawer When holding hot cooked foods and warming empty serving dishes at the same time place the serving dishes on the rack and the food on the bottom of the drawer A CAUTION oishes will be hot Use pot holders or mitts when removing hot dishes Using the self cleaning oven on some models Never force the latch handle Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom Appearance may vary SELF CLEAN OJ GEAppliances com A CAU TI ON Never place cooking utensils baking stones foil or any other items on the oven floor Even items rated for high temperature may permanently adhere to the oven bottom or cause heat damage to the oven flooring or items in storage drawers Before a Clean Cycle For the first self clean cycle we recommend venting your kitchen with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood Remove the racks any broiler pan broiler grid all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven The
63. roduct Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire electric shock serious injury or death ANTI TIP DEVICE To reduce the risk of tipping the range the range must be secured by a AWARN NG properly installed anti tip bracket See installation instructions shipped with the bracket for complete details before attempting to install All ranges can tip For Freestanding Ranges f Opa ee a To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly remove the storage drawer or kick panel and look underneath the range INSTALL and CHECK the to see that the leveling leg is engaged in the bracket On models without ANTI TIP bracket following a storage drawer or kick panel carefully tip the range forward The the instructions supplied bracket should stop the range within 4 inches If it with the bracket does not the bracket must be reinstalled If the range is pulled from the wall for any reason always repeat this procedure to verify the range is properly secured by the anti tip bracket Never completely remove the leveling legs or the range will not be secured to the anti tip device properly For Slide In Ranges To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly remove the storage drawer or kick panel and look underneath the range to see that the leveling leg is engaged in the bracket For Drop In Ranges To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly lower the oven door and gently apply mediu
64. s displayed and the time countdown appears in the display 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 A CAUTION the grates and drip pans if so equipped should never be cleaned in the self cleaning oven Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven protectors in or near the self cleaning oven A combination of any of these products plus the high clean cycle temperatures may damage the porcelain finish of the oven 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 models with knobs 3 After a clean cycle turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF and slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go To cancel self clean cycle turn OVEN TEMP knob to off and slide latch to left as far as it will go Wait until self clean light stops blinking Use oven as desired NOTE Never force the latch If the oven is too hot you will not be able to slide the latch Allow the oven to cool some models with press pads While the oven is self cleaning you can touch the CLOCK pad to display the time of day To return to the clean countdown touch the SELF CLEAN p
65. t the oven to turn on and start cooking 7 Touch the START ON pad Ky IN QS Ae 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 START TIME pad to check the start time you have set or touch the COOKING TIME pad to check the length of cooking time you have set When the oven turns on at the time of day you have set the display will show PRE until it reaches the selected temperature then it will display the 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 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 Sp
66. tly 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 timer TIMER Light Flashes while in edit mode you can change the set time at this point Glows when the timer has been activated Flashes again when the time has run out until the control is reset CLOCK Pad To set the clock press this pad twice and then press the and pads The time of day will flash in the display when the oven is first turned on START TIME ON OFF Pad on some models Use along with the COOKING TIME ON OFF or SELF CLEAN pads to set the oven to start and stop automatically at a time you set START TIME Light Flashes while in edit mode you can change the start time at this point Glows when the function has been activated COOKING TIME ON OFF Pad on some models Touch this pad and then touch the or pads to set the amount of time you want your food to cook The oven will shut off when the cooking time has run out COOKING TIME Light Flashes while in edit mode you can change the set time at this point Glows when the function has been activated Flashes again when the time has run out until the control is reset sdi bulzooysajqnoly buluba D pub ab yioddns sawnsuo7 Safety Instructions Care and Clea

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