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1.            OVEN WILL NOT  Stop    Time must be at least 3 hours later than Start Time    SELF CLEAN  Oven temperature is too high to set self clean operation  Allow the range to  cool to room temperature and reset controls       BURNING    OR    OILY    e This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time  To speed the process    ODOR EMITTING FROM set a self clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours  Seethe Operating the    Self    OVEN WHEN TURNED O  Cleaning Oven section    FAN NOISE eA fan rnay automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts  This is normal  and the fan may continue to run after the oven is turned  amp     CLOCK AND TIMER  Make sure the electrical plug is plugged into a live  properly grounded   DO NOT WORK power outlet       Check for power outage   e See the Oven Control  Clock and Timer section     If you need more help    call  toll free   GE Answer Center      800 626 2000   consumer information service    37       IJAJOS         40404 L    38    NOTES       Well Be There    With the purchase of your new GE appliance  receive the assurance that ifyou ever need  information or assistance from GE  we   ll be there  All you have to do is call   toll free        In Home Repair Service  800 GE CARES  800 432 2737     AGE 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
2.      How to Remove Packaging Tape    To assure no damage is done to the finish of the  product  the safest way to remove packaging tape  adhesive 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 range parts  It cannot be removed  if it is baked on     uoneiedd1d    Removing Packing Materials    Check your range to insure all packaging materials and protective tape  covering are removed from areas such as the door trim  cooktop frame   end caps  etc  before using              FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE                    SS ii           RRL              JGSP30  JGSP31  JGSP40       Feature Index   1 Model and Serial Numbers  2 Oven Door Gasket   3 Removable Oven Bottom    4 Oven Shelves with Stop Locks    5 Automatic Oven Door Latch  6 Surface Burner Controls   7 Glass Cooktop   8 Oven Vent    9 Anti Tip Device  See the Installation Instructions     10 Surface Burners and Grates  11 Oven Light Switch    12 Oven Controls  Automatic Oven Timer  Oven Thermostat  Clock  Timer    13 Automatic Oven Light Switch  14 Oven Interior Light  15 Broil Burner    16 Oven Shelf Supports    Shelf positions for cooking are suggested  in the Baking  Roasting and Broiling sections     17 Lift Off Oven Door  18 Sure Grip Handle  19 Broiler Pan
3.     When the oven heats to a high temperature    the word    LOCK    will be displayed and the door will  be locked in position  It will not be possible to open  the oven door until the temperature drops below the  lock temperature     When the clean cycle is finished  the word    CLEAN     will go out in the display and the oven will begin to  cool  When the oven temperature has fallen below the  locking temperature the word    LOCK    goes out and  the door can be opened    8  When the LOCK light is off  open the door     NOTE  A fan may automatically turn on and off to  cool internal parts  This is normal  and the fan may  continue to run after the oven is turned off      continued next page     2       UIAC 2         6      998 041 sueIIdO          OPERATING THE SELF CLEANING OVEN     continued     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 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 clean
4.     You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan  and broiler rack  However  you must mold the foil  tightly to the rack and cut slits in it just like the rack     Without the slits  the foil will prevent fat and meat  juices from draining to 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  When broiling  is it necessary to always use a  rack in the pan     A  Yes  Using the rack 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  rack 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  Turn the  meat with tongs  piercing the meat with a fork also  allows the juices to escape  When broiling poultry  or fish  brush each side often with butter     a    Turn the food only once during broiling  Time the  foods for the first side according to the Broiling  Guide  Turn the food  then use the times given for the  second side as a guide to the preferred doneness     6  Press the INCREASE pad once for LO Broil or  press the INCREASE pad twice for HI Broil     To change from HI Broil to LO Broil  press the  DECREASE pad once     To change back to HI Broil  press the INCREASE  pad once     7  When broiling is completed  press the CLEAR 
5.    Safety Instructione                   2 6      Anti Tip Device                cccssceesseeeeeee 2  3 34        Operating Instructions  Tips      Aluminum Foil                                                            5  18 23  Features ananasen ehana 8 9  OE educate shied iors bev ER   14 28    Baking weaviatenwecdinateconaaviecameavdanedicdnuns 16 18  Broiling  Broiling Guide                     23 24  Control  Clock and Timer                  12  13  Fan asinis 14  16  18  19 21 23 26 27  Light  Bulb Replacement                 15 33  OVEN Vent                                                                           4  15 32  Preheating saiia iaiia iaaa 16  Roasting  Roasting Guide                 21 22  Self Cleaning instructions                25 28  Shelves cicsisviniteciehevitaisiotiiavedslisiictilaveds 14 16  Timed 88000                                                                     18  19  Surface COOKING        secsee eee eeeee eee eet eae eeees 10 11  Control Settings    s                                                  10  11  Cooktop Comparison   2  22                                             10  CookWate Tipsi ieira caia aai 11  Care and Cleaning                    29 33    Burner Assembly  Door Removal                 Glass COOktOp     ssssuseusensusnunennnnnunnunnnnunnnnnnnnn    gt  Removable Oven Bottom             csceesee 33    GE Appliances       Gas Slide h Range       Problem Solver                   36  37  Thermostat Adjustment   DOIt 7007
6.   AAT       with a soap filled or plastic scouring pad  Do not store a soiled pan and rack anywhere in   If food has burned on  sprinkle the rack with the range    detergent while hot and cover with wet paper Both the broiler pan and rack can also be cleaned in  towels or a dishcloth  Soaking the pan will remove the dishwasher     ure gapn tood  Do not clean the broiler pan or rack in the self     The broiler pan may be cleaned with a commercial cleaning oven   oven cleaner  Do not use an oven cleaner on the rack     Oven Vent  The oven is vented through an opening at the rear of The vent grille may discolor during self cleaning   the cooktop  Never cover the opening with aluminum Clean the oven vent grille with Bon Ami     foil or any other material  This would prevent the  oven vent from working properly     Painted Surfaces    The drawer front is a painted surface  Clean it   with soap and water or a vinegar and water solution   Do not use commercial oven cleaners  cleansing  powders  steel wool or harsh abrasives on any  painted surface     Sure Grip Handle    The soft door handle is easy to keep clean  Soil will  easily wash off with soap and water or a non abrasive  cleaner  Avoid using heavy duty all purpose cleaners  and detergents  as they may contain chemicals which  might harm the sure grip handle     32          Oven Light Bulb    The light bulb is located on the back oven wall   Before replacing the bulb  disconnect the electric    power to the range at the main 
7.   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  see  Care and Cleaning section   and the burner baffle  The  flames should have 1 2    to  3 4    blue cones with no  yellow tipping  When the baffle   is back in place  the flames will resettle     Visually check the color of the flames every six  months  If they look like illustration  A  in the  Problem Solver section of this guide  call for service     cooktop    Burner      je 1 2   t0 3 4          35       a dip yuy    32143    sjusunsnafpy AOU                QUESTIONS   USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE     FF     AND A NUMBER e If the time display flashes    F     and a number  you have a function error code   FLASH IN THE DISPLAY Press the CLEAR OFF pad  Allow the oven to cool for one hour  Put the oven    back into operation  If the failure code repeats  disconnect all power to the  range  Call for service     BURNERS HAVE YELLOW OR  YELLOW TIPPED FLAMES ARAAAANAR     A  Yellow flames     B  Yellow tip on outer  C  Soft blue flames      Call for service cones      Normal for LP gas Normal for natural 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    SURFACE BURNER KNO
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9.  35 170   1850  21 25 20 23 140   150     25 30 24 28 150     1600  30 35 28 33 170   1850  35 45 3040 170   1800  3545 30 40 1700 1 80      17 20 minutes per pound  any weight  115   120      3 to 5 lbs  Over 5 lbs    35 40 30 35 185   1900  3540 185   1900  10 to 15 Ibs  Over 15 Ibs  In thigh   18 25 15 20 185   1900     For boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick  add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given above      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      99          BROILING    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     The oven door should be closed during broiling     1  If the meat has fat or gristle around the edge  cut  vertical slashes through both about 2    apart  If  desired  the fat may be trimmed  leaving layer  about 1 8    thick     2  Place the meat on the broiler rack on the broiler pan  which comes with the range  Always use the rack  so the fat drips into the broiler pan  otherwise the  juices may become hot enough to catch on fire     3  Position the shelf on the recommended shelf  position as suggested in the Broiling Guide     4  Close the oven door     5  Press the BROIL pad   BROIL      Use of Aluminum Foil
10.  BAKE pad     6  Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until zy     325  is displayed  2  At 4 00  the oven will turn on automatically  The    word    ON    and    100      will be displayed  The Cook   pq    Time will begin to count down  As the oven heats  up  the display will show the changing temperature    The oven will continue to cook for the programmed  3 hours and shut off automatically at 7 00     7  Press 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 the  controls are off     NOTE     e The low temperature zone of this range  between  150  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     eA fan may automatically turn on and off to cool  internal parts  This is normal  and the fan may  continue to run after the oven is turned off     SUuIyeg pow T     19             ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT     DO IT YOURSELF     You may feel that your new oven cooks differently  than the one it replaced  We recommend that you  use your new oven for 
11.  Optional  Location    Bracket Factory  Location          Mainback          Chain          2  Fasten one end of  the stability chain to O  the floor or wall with  the long screw and  washer supplied  See Washer and  Fig  B  Make certain Screw  the screw is going R   into the wall plate at  the base of the wall or one of the studs in the base  of the wall  See Fig  C  Whether you attach the  chain to the wall or floor  be certain that the screw  is in at least 3 4 inch thickness of wood other than  baseboard and that there are no electrical wires or  plumbing in the area which the screw could  penetrate  Attach the stability chain in a location  which will allow the chain to be in line with the  bracket side to aide as much as possible when  attached to the unit  Test to see if the chain is  securely fastened by tugging on the chain     34    DEVICE     gt  Chain    Long Screw   Wall Plate  Washer z      ANNAN    3  Temporarily attach the loose end of the chain  to the rear of the countertop with the tape from  the packaging  See Fig  D     4  Place the range in the counter cutout leaving just  enough room between the back of the range and th  wall to reach the stability bracket     5  Hook the loose end of the chain onto the bracket  by slipping the nearest link of the chain into the  slot in the bracket  See Fig  A and make sure the  chain is pulled as tight as possible and that there  is no excess slack in the chain after the chain is  attached to the bracket     CAUTION  E
12.  a range is hot or in operation  They could  be seriously burned       Do not allow anyone to climb  stand or hang  on the oven door  storage drawer or cooktop   They could damage the range and even tip it over   causing severe personal injury       CAUTION  ITEMS OF INTEREST TO  CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN  CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE  BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE CHILDREN  CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH    ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED     WARNING   au ranges    can tip and injury could result    To prevent accidental tipping of ad  the range  attach it to the wall or   floor by installing the Anti Tip   device supplied  Make sure the chain   fits securely into the bracket     If you pull the range out from the  wall for any reason  make sure the    Anti Tip device is engaged before you push      the range back against the wall  If it is not  there  is a possible risk of the range tipping over and  causing injury if you or a child stand  sit or lean  on an open door     Please refer to the Anti Tip device information in  this guide  Failure to take this precaution could  result in tipping of the range and injury     Do not allow the chain or bracket to damage the  gas plumbing in any way     e Let the burner grates and other surfaces cool  before touching them or leaving them where  children can reach them      continued next page     SUOTIONAISUT AJOIVS 1UL1IOdTHT          IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS     continued       Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments 
13.  and Rack    Do not clean in the self cleaning oven     20 Storage Drawer    Explained    on page  2   6 25 31  33    5  14  16   25 32    25 28  10 30  30  4  15 32   2 3 34    29 30  15  12  18  13  20  13  13  15  15 33  23    5  15 26    i  4  6  25  31    32    5 6 21 24    3 4 31       asuLvy INOA Jo sainjeay             Your new cooktop has gas burners  If you are used  to cooking with induction or other electric surface  units  you will notice some differences when you use    gas burners     HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE    TO YOUR OLD ONE     Type of Cooktop   Description    Gas Burners          Radiant   Glass Ceramic       Regular or sealed    gas burners use  either LP gas  or natural gas     Electric coils  under a glass     The best types of cookware to use  plus heat up and  cool down times  depend upon the type of burner or  surface unit you have    The following chart will help you to understand the    differences between gas burner cooktops and any  other type of cooktop you may have used in the past        How it Works    Flames heat the pans directly  Pan flatness is not critical to cooking results  but  pans should be well balanced  Gas burners heat the pan right away and change  heat settings right away  When you turn the control off  cooking stops right away     Heat travels to the glass surface and then to the cookware  so pans must be flat on    the bottom for good cooking results  The glass cooktop stays hot enough to    Cooktop ceramic cooktop  cont
14.  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 Panel  20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago  IL 60606          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       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 by venting with  an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood     When You Get Your Range      Have the installer show you the location of the  range gas cut off valve and how to shut it off  if necessary       Have your range installed and properly  grounded by a qualified installer 
15.  can display the current  time of day while the timer is counting down by  pressing the CLOCK pad      TIME DISPLAY  Shows the time of day  the times  set for the timer or automatic oven operation    4  OVEN TEMPERATURE AND BROIL  DISPLAY  Shows the oven temperature or the  broil setting selected    5  FUNCTION INDICATORS  Lights up to  show whether oven is in the bake  broil or self   clean mode    6  INCREASE  Short taps to this pad increase the  time or temperature by small amounts  Press and  hold the pad to increase the time or temperature by  larger amounts      DECREASE  Short taps to this pad decrease   the time or temperature by small amounts  Press   and hold the pad to decrease the time or   temperature by larger amounts    BAKE  Press this pad to select the bake function     9  BROIL  Press this pad to select the broil function     W         8    12        se LILLE ssa 5     1 i112  oe ae   se LOLI s eo  A    CLEAN     BROIL     BAKE Ww    10  CLEAN  Press this pad to select the self cleaning  function  See the Operating the Self Cleaning  Oven section    11  COOK TIME  Press this pad for Timed Baking  operations    12  STOP TIME  Use this pad along with the COOK    TIME or CLEAN pad to stop automatically at a  time you select    13  CLOCK  To set clock  first press the CLOCK pad   Then press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to  change the time of day  Press the clock pad to start    14  TIMER ON OFF  Press this pad to select the  timer function    To set the timer  f
16.  in accordance  with the Installation Instructions  Any adjustment  and service should be performed only by qualified  gas range installers or service technicians       Do not attempt to repair or replace any  part of your range unless it is specifically  recommended in this guide  All other service  should be referred to a qualified technician       Plug your range into a 120 volt grounded  outlet only  Do not remove the round grounding  prong from the plug  If in doubt about the  grounding of the home electrical system  it is your  personal responsibility and obligation to have an  ungrounded outlet replaced with a properly  grounded  three prong outlet in accordance with  the National Electrical Code  Do not use an  extension cord with this appliance     Be sure all packaging materials are removed  from the range before operating it to prevent fire  or smoke damage should the packaging material  ignite    e Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path  and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot  outage and poor air circulation     IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS    Read all instructions before using this appliance        After prolonged use of a range  high floor  temperatures may result and many floor  coverings will not withstand this kind of use   Never install the range over vinyl tile or linoleum  that cannot withstand such type of use  Never  install it directly over interior kitchen carpeting     Using Your Range      Do not leave children alone or unattended  where
17.  move a pan of hot fat  especially  a deep fat fryer  Wait until the fat is cool       Use proper pan size Avoid pans that are  unstable or easily tipped  Select cookware having  flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates   To avoid spillovers  make sure cookware is large  enough to contain the food properly  This will both  save cleaning time and prevent hazardous  accumulations of food  since heavy spattering or  spillovers left on range can ignite  Use pans with  handles that can be easily grasped and remain cool       When flaming foods are under the hood  turn  the fan off  The fan  if operating  may spread  the flames     e Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop     they may melt if left too close to the vent       Keep all plastics away from the surface  burners       Do not leave any items on the cooktop  The hot  air from the vent may ignite flammable items and    e To avoid the possibility of a burn  always be  certain that the controls for all burners are at  the off position and all grates are cool before  attempting to remove them       Never    clean the cooktop surface when it is hot   Some cleaners produces noxious fumes and   wet cloths could cause steam burns if used on   a hot surface       Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings  onor near your range     Oven      Do not use the oven for a storage area  Items  stored in the oven can ignite     Stand away from the range when opening the  door of a hot oven  The hot air and steam that  escape can 
18.  pads  Soak stubborn soil  Dry them with a  cloth   don   t reassemble them wet     To reassemble  Place the trim ring onto the burner  body first  Before replacing the burner top  first  examine the two tabs on its underside  The tabs are to  fit into receiving slots in burner head  When replacing  burner grate  make sure the bottoms of the four larger  burner grate fingers fit into the corresponding  indentations in the burner bowl         pe ee es            BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF  BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE  RANGE     Burner Grate    Burner Top    Trim Ring    Burner Body  Spark Igniter    CAUTION  DO NOT OPERATE THE  BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS    IN PLACE      continued next page     29    UdIAC SUIMNBI   JJIC 341 SuNeIIdG         IO 1006 046    suluvsd          a CARE AND CLEANING     continued     Burner Grates    Porcelain enamel   burner grates should   be washed regularly   and  of course  after   spillovers  Wash them   in hot  soapy water and   rinse with clean water    You may also use abrasive cleaners and steel wool  pads to clean burner grates  Dry the grates with a  cloth   don   t put them back on the range wet   When replacing the grates  be sure they   re positioned  securely over the burners     Control Panel and Knobs    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 liq
19.  soap  rinse thoroughly before self cleaning  to prevent staining     Oven light       Oven  front    frame Al               PIT LPS S D SADDA aI AT a TD TTT a a ED          Area Area Oven door    Openings  outside inside in door gasket    gasket gasket       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     Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners  Clean  the top  sides and outside front of the oven door  with soap and water     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 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     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 do
20.  the side or back  of the range without extending over adjacent  burners       Always turn the surface burners off before  removing cookware      Carefully watch foods being fried at a high  flame setting     e Never block the vents  air openings  of the  range  They provide the air inlet and outlet that  are necessary for the range to operate properly  with correct combustion  Air openings are located  at the rear of the cooktop  at the top of the oven  door  and under the storage drawer         Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if the  wok has a round metal ring that is placed over    the burner grate to support the wok  This ring       acts as a heat trap  which may damage the burner  grate and burner head  Also  it may cause the  burner to work improperly  This may cause a  carbon monoxide level above that allowed by  current standards  resulting ina health hazard       Foods for frying should be as dry as possible   Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods  can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides  of the pan     Use the least possible amount of fat for effective  shallow or deep fat frying  Filling the pan too  full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added     If a combination of oils or fats will be used  in frying  stir together before heating or as fats  melt slowly     e Always heat fat slowly  and watch as it heats       Use a deep fat thermometer whenever  possible to prevent overheating fat beyond  the smoking point     e Never try to
21.  while using the appliance  Be careful when  reaching for items stored in cabinets over the  range  Flammable material could be ignited if  brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfaces  and may cause  severe burns       Teach children not to play with the controls  or any other part of the range       Never leave the oven door open when you are  not watching the range     e Always keep combustible wall coverings     curtains or drapes a safe distance from  your range       For your safety   never use  your appliance  for warming or heating the room     e Always keep dish towels  dish cloths  pot  holders and other linens a safe distance  from your range       Always keep wooden and plastic utensils  and canned food a safe distance away from  your range          e  Donot use water on grease fires      Never pick up a flaming pan     Turn the controls off  Smother a    flaming pan on a surface burner by  covering the pan completely with a well fitting  lid  cookie sheet or flat tray  Use a multi purpose  dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher     Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by  covering it with baking soda or  if available  by  using a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type  fire extinguisher    Flame in the oven can be smothered completely  by closing the oven door and turning the oven    off or by using a multi purpose dry chemical or  foam type fire extinguisher      Do not leave paper products  cooking utensils  or food in the oven when not in us
22. 56 7            0 0 0 0 0                                               20    More questions     call    GE Answer Center    8011626 2000                Preparation scr   Anti Tip Device  01                                                                                       Flooring Under the Range      Leveling uo    eeeseeeeeeeeceseeeeeeeeeteenes     Minor Adjustments   Packaging Tape           esceccesseseeseseeesteees 7   Consumer Serviceg                    39   Appliance Registration    2  _ Important Phone Numbers               0 08 39  _ Model and Serial Number Location            2   Warranty      cccccecsseceseeteseseeeteeeeess Back Cover    Models  JGSP30  JGSP31  JGSP40       164D2966P046          HELP US HELP YOU       Read this guide carefully   It is intended to help you operate and maintain your  new range properly   Keep it handy for answers to your questions   If you don   t understand something or need more help   write  include your phone number     Consumer Affairs   GE Appliances    Appliance Park  Louisville  KY 40225    Write down the model and serial numbers   You ll find the model and serial numbers on a label on  the range front frame behind the storage drawer     These numbers are also on the Consumer Product  Ownership Registration Card that came with your  range  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 range     If y
23. BS     To turn from OFF position  push the knob in and then turn    WILL NOT TURN    T  P BURNERS e Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live  properly grounded power outlet   DO NOT LIGHT          e Gas supply not connected or not turned on    Check for power outage       Pan sitting on burner grate may be partially blocking the free air flow needed  for combustion  Remove pan and try again     e Igniter orifice in burner body may be clogged  Refer to the Care and  Cleaning section  Remove the obstruction     e Burner parts not replaced correctly  Refer to the Care and Cleaning section     e Hole in burner top behind igniter may be clogged  Use a small sewing  needle to unplug     TICKING SOUND OF SPARK   eSpark igniter not deactivated  Turn burner off arid relight  Some ticking is    IGNITER AFTER BURNER normal  If ticking is excessive  call for service    LIGHTS n  1  URNER FLAMES VERY elf range is connected to LP gas  check all steps in the Installation Instructions   LARGE OR YELLOW   FOOD DOES NOT e The oven controls are not properly set  See the Broiling section    BROIL PROPERLY e The door is not closed      Improper shelf position is being used  See the Broiling section   e Food is being cooked on a hot pan    e Cookware is not suited for broiling      Oven bottom not securely seated in position       Aluminum foil used on the broiler rack has not been fitted properly and slit   as recommended   FOOD DOES NOT ROAST  The oven controls are not properly set  See 
24. OFF  pad  Serve the food immediately  and leave the  pan outside the oven to cool during the meal for  easiest cleaning     NOTE  A fan may automatically turn on and off to  cool internal parts  This is normal  and the fan may  continue to run after the oven is turned off        Q  Do I need to grease my broiler rack to prevent  the meat from sticking     A  No  The broiler rack is designed to reflect broiler  heat  thus keeping the surface cool enough to  prevent the meat from sticking to the surface   However  spraying the broiler rack lightly with a  vegetable cooking spray before cooking will make  clean up easier      continued next page     23       sulsvoy    suog          BROILING GUIDE    e Always use the broiler pan and rack that comes with e When arranging food on the pan  do not let fatty  your oven  It is designed to minimize smoking and edges hang over the sides because dripping fat could  spattering by trapping the juices in the shielded soil the oven   lower part of the pan  e The broiler does not need to be preheated  However    e Broiling should always be done with the oven for very thin foods  or to increase browning  preheat  door closed  if desired    eFor steaks and chops  slash fat evenly around the e Use LO Broil to cook foods such as poultry or thick  outside edges of the meat  To slash  cut crosswise pork chops thoroughly without over browning them     through the outer fat surface just to the edge of the  meat  Use tongs to turn the meat over to pre
25. Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats   Therefore  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     1  Place the shelf in A or B position  No preheating    Sua    is necessary     2  Check the weight of the  meat  Place the meat  fat side up  or poultry  breast side up  on  roasting rack 10 8  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 rack is a good pan for this       13  Press the BAKE pad   BA          4  Press the INCREASE or DECREASE    pad until the desired temperature is  displayed     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      continued next page     Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing   after being removed from the oven  The standing time  recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes  This  allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to  carve  The internal temperature will rise about 5   to  10   F   to compensate for the temperature rise  if  desired  remove the roast from oven sooner  at 5   to    10   F  less than the temperature in the Roasting Guide      Remembe
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27. Vent   Your oven is vented through ducts at the rear eDo not leave any items on the cooktop  The hot air  of the range  Do not block these ducts when cooking from the vent may ignite flammable items and will  in the oven   it is important that the flow of hot air increase pressure in closed containers  which may  from the oven and fresh air to the oven burner be cause them to burst     uninterrupted  Avoid touching the vent openings or  nearby surfaces during oven or broiler operation     they may become hot     e Metal items will become very hot if they are left  on the cooktop  and could cause burns     e Vent openings and nearby surfaces may become  hot  Do not touch them     e Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop may  become hot if left too close to the vent      plastie        4  8  e Do not leave    __Biastic T      items on the    UIAGQ ANOX SUISN               cooktop    they may       melt if left too closes    M    to the vent  x  gt         SS        Oven Moisture    As your oven heats up  the temperature change of the air in the oven may  cause water droplets to form on the door glass  These droplets are harmless  and will evaporate as the oven continues to heat up              BAKING    Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately  using an oven control system  We recommend that  you operate the range for a number of weeks using the  time given on recipes as a guide to become familiar  with your new oven   s performance     How to Set Your Range for Bak
28. Y INSTRUCTIONS     continued       If you should have a grease fire in the broiler  pan  turn the oven off and keep the oven door  closed to contain fire until it burns out       Keep the range clean and free of accumulations  of grease or spillovers  which may ignite     Self Cleaning Oven    e Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before    self cleaning operation     Clean only parts listed in the Use and Care    Guide         Before self cleaning the oven  remove the  broiler pan  rack and other cookware     _  Do not clean the door gasket  The door gasket    is essential for a good seal  Be careful not to rub   damage or move it     eif the self cleaning mode malfunctions  turn  the oven off and  disconnect the power supply   Have it serviced by a qualified technician     e Do    not use oven cleaners  No commercial oven  cleaner or oven liner of any kind should be used   in or around any  part of the oven  Residue from  oven cleaners    will damage the inside of the oven  when the self clean cycle is used     L P  Conversion    Your  range is shipped from the factory set to  operate only with Natural Gas  If you wish to use  your range with Liquefied Petroleum Gas  you can   have your sales person order an LP Conversion  Kit     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 res
29. 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 cold   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 of your new oven   These thermometers may vary 20 40 degrees     20    To Adjust the Thermostat     ewe 1  press the BAKE pad     2  Select an oven temperature between 500  F   and 550  F     3  Immediately  before the BAKE indicator stops  flashing  press and hold the BAKE pad for about  4 seconds  The display will change to the oven  adjustment display     4  The oven temperature can be adjusted up to      35  F  hotter or     35  F  cooler  Use the  INCREASE or DECREASE pads to select the  desired change in the display     5  After you have made the adjustment   CLEAR press the CLEAR OFF pad to go back  OFF 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        ROASTING    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     
30. aa    1 2 inch thick with lemon butter before and during  cooking if desired  Preheat broiler to  increase browning           Ham Slices 1 inch thick c Increase time 5 to 10 minutes per side   precooked  for 14 inch thick or home cured ham    Pork Chops 2  1 2 inch thick  B 10 12 4  5 Slash fat    Well Done 2 1 inch thick   B 12 13 8 9   about 1 Ib    Lamb Chops   Medium 2 Clinch thick   B 4 7 Slash fat    Well Done about 10 to 12 oz  B if 10   Medium 2 1   inch thick   B 10 4 6   Well Done about 1 16  B 17 12 14 a     Wieners and 1 Ib  pkg   10  c 6 1 2 If desired  split sausages in half   similar precookec lengthwise  cut into 5  to 6 inch pieces     sausages  bratwur     24       OPERATING THE SELF CLEANING OVEN    Normal Cleaning Time  3 hours    Quick Reminder   1  Prepare the oven for cleaning     2  Close the oven door     3  Press the CLEAN pad     4  Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad  to set the Clean Time     Before a Clean Cycle    The range must be completely cool in order to set  the self clean cycle     We recommend venting with an open window  or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first  self clean cycle     1  Remove the broiler pan  broiler rack  all cookware  and any aluminum foil from the oven   they can   t  withstand the high cleaning temperatures     NOTE  The oven shelves may be cleaned in    the self cleaning oven  However  they will darken     lose their luster and become hard to slide     2  Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom  If you  use
31. atically turn on and off to   cool internal parts  This is normal  and the fan may   continue to run after the oven is turned off     To change the oven temperature during BAKE  cycle  press the BAKE pad and then the INCREASE    or DECREASE pad to get the new temperature        Type of Food   Shelf Position    Angel food cake A   Biscuits or muffins B or C      Cookies or cupcakes   BorC     Brownies BorC   Layer cakes BorC     Bundt or pound cakes AorB       Pies or pie shells    A  on cookie sheet     BorC      A orB      Frozen pies    Casseroles      Roasting    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        3aking 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     eGlass baking dishes absorb heat  When baking in  glass baking dishes  the temperature may need to be  reduced by 25  F     Baking Guides       Pan Placement    For even cooking and proper browning  there m
32. cause burns to hands  face and eyes       Keep the oven f amp e from grease buildup      Place the oven shelf in the desired position  while the oven is COOL    e Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop is a  convenience in lifting heavy foods  It is also  a precaution against burns from touching hot  surfaces of the door or oven walls       Do not heat unopened food containers   Pressure could build up and the container could  burst  causing an injury      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 range       When using cooking or roasting hags in the  oven  follow the package directions       Do not use your oven to dry newspapers   If overheated  they can catch on fire       Use only glass cookware that is recommended  for use in ovens   s When broiling  if meat is too close to the flame     the fat may ignite  Trim excess fat to prevent  excessive flare ups       After broiling  always take the broiler pan out of    will increase pressure in closed containers  which the range and clean it  Leftover grease in the broiler    may cause them to burst        If you smell gas  turn off the gas to the range and  call a qualified service technician  Never use an  open flame to locate a leak     pan can catch fire next time you use the pan      continued next page     5       jamm  S   gr            D        g      2    lt   pm      N       ye                   MN            IMPORTANT SAFET
33. d  how to set them properly  Read over the directions  for the Oven Controls so you understand how to  use them     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 information and tips that follow     4  Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it   especially during the first weeks of using your  new range     Electric Ignition    The oven burner and broil burner are lighted by  electric ignition     To light either burner  touch the pad for the desired  function and press the INCREASE or DECREASE  pad until the desired temperature is displayed  The  burner should ignite within 30 90 seconds     After the oven reaches the selected temperature  the  burner cycles   off completely  then on with a full  flame to keep the oven temperature controlled     Oven Shelves    The shelves are designed with stop locks so that  when placed correctly on the shelf supports  they  will stop before coming out completely from the  oven  and will not tilt when removing food from or  placing food on them     When placing cookware on a shelf  pull the shelf out  to the    stop    position  Place the cookware on the  shelf  then slide the shelf back into the oven  This will  eliminate reaching into the hot oven     To remove the shelves from the oven  pull them  toward you  tilt front end upward and pull them out     To replace  place the shelf on the shelf support with  the stop locks  c
34. e      Do not store flammable materials in an oven   a range storage drawer or near a cooktop     Do not store or use combustible materials     gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids  in the vicinity of this or any other appliance       Do not let cooking grease or other flammable  materials accumulate in or near the range     4      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 maybe  present in the meat  it will be killed and the meat  will be safe to eat     Surface Cooking    e Always use the LITE position when  igniting the top burners and make sure the  burners have ignited     e Never leave the surface burners unattended at  high flame settings  Boilovers cause smoking and  greasy spillovers that may catch on fire        Adjust the top burner flame size so it does not  extend beyond the edge of the cookware   Excessive flame is hazardous       Use only dry pot holders    moist  Te or damp potholders on hot surfaces  may result in burns from steam  Do  not let pot holders come near open flames when  lifting cookware  Do not use a towel or other    bulky cloth in place of a pot holder  Such cloths  can catch fire on a hot burner     e When using glass cookware  make sure it is  designed for top of range cooking       To minimize the possibility of burns  ignition  of flammable materials and spillage  turn  cookware handles toward
35. e the pan  from the solid disk if you want the cooking to stop     SUREACE COOKING    constantly burning flames     In case of a power failure  you can light the surface  burners on your range with a match  Hold a lighted  match to the burner  then turn the knob to the LITE  position  Use extreme caution when lighting    Surface burners in use when an electrical power  failure occurs will continue to operate normally     burners this way     Surface Burner Controls    Knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are marked as to which  burners they control  The two knobs on the left control the left front and  left rear burners  The two knobs on the right control the right front and  right rear burners     10       To Light a Surface Burner    Push the control knob in and   turn it counterclockwise to LITE   You will hear a little    clicking     noise    the sound of the electric  spark igniting the burner     The lowest setting of the burner  has a small flame to provide  simmering capability  To simmer foods  set the  cooktop control knob to the lowest setting that will  maintain the desired simmer     After Lighting a Burner    Check to be sure the burner you turned on is the one  you want to use     Do not operate a burner for an extended period of  time without cookware on the grate  The finish on the  mate mav chip without cookware to absorb the heat     Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you  place your hand  a pot holder  cleaning cloths or other  mater
36. ess  and hold the CLEAR OFF pad for 10 seconds     Power Outage    To Set the Timer    1  Press the TIMER  ON OFF pad     To Set the Clock    1  Press the CLOCK pad     CLOCK    cl  2  Press the INCREASE or DECREASE  A pad to set the timeof day     The timer will start automatically  within a few seconds of releasing  the pad  The timer  as you are  setting it  will display seconds until  1 minute is reached  Then it will  display minutes and seconds until  60 minutes is reached     After 60 minutes  it will display  hours     HR    now appears in  display  and minutes until the  maximum time of 9 hours and  55 minutes is reached     To Cancel the Timer    Press and hold the TIMER ON OFF pad until the  word    TIMER    disappears from the display     Display Messages    If    door    appears in the display  the door is open   Close the door  If    LOCK    appears in the display  the  oven door is in the locked position  BAKE  BROIL  and COOK TIME cannot be set if the door is in the  locked position     After a power outage  when power is restored  the display will flash and  time shown will no longer be correct for example  after a 5 minute power    interruption the clock will be 5 minutes slow     All other functions that were in operation when the power went out will    have to be programmed again     13    101 U00 04         0     6  MOA JO SIIMjVI     4000  006 WON THU UMO          USING YOUR OVEN    Before Using Your Oven    1  Look at the controls  Be sure you understan
37. fuse or circuit breaker    panel or unplug the range from the electric outlet   Let the bulb cool completely before removing it     Do not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth  If you do     the bulb will break    TO REMOVE    eRemove the 3 screws in the light cover    e Detach the light cover and remove the bulb   TO REPLACE     e Put in a new 40 watt appliance bulb   NOTE  A 40 watt appliance bulb is smaller  than a standard 40 watt household bulb     e Install the light cover  Replace the 3 screws and  tighten  making sure the cover fits flush with the  oven wall     e Reconnect the electric power to the range     Removable Oven Bottom       he oven bottom can be removed to clean large  spills  and to enable you to reach the oven burner   The 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        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    ac
38. gh temperatures     Do not operate a burner for an extended period  of time without cookware on the grate  The finish  on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb  the heat           To remove a knob  pull it straight off the stem  If a  knob is difficult to remove  place a thin cloth  like a  handkerchief  or a piece of string under and around  the knob edge and pull up    Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak   Avoid getting water into the knob stem holes           Lift Off Oven Door    The oven door is removable  but it is  heavy  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     To remove the door  open it a few  inches to the special stop position that  will hold the door open  Grasp firmly     on each side and lift the door straight  up and off the hinges     NOTE     Se  e Be careful not to place hands 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 hinges snap back against the oven frame  
39. hinner 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      continued next page     IT          BAKING     continued     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 maybe 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 time 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           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 Time Bake    The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or  off automatically at specific times that you set   NOTE  Before beginning make sure the clock shows  the correct time of day     To set the clock  first press the CLOCK pad  Press the  INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the correct time  of day is displayed     How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop    To avoid possible burns  place the shelves in the   correct position before you turn the oven on    The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a   selected length of t
40. ials on them     Cookware    Aluminum  Medium weight cookware is  recommended because it heats quickly and evenly   Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet   Use saucepans with tight fitting lids when cooking  with minimum amounts of water     Cast Iron  If heated slowly  most skillets will give  satisfactory results     Enamelware  Under some conditions  the enamel  of some cookware may melt  Follow cookware  manufacturer   s recommendations for cooking methods     Glass  There are two types of glass cookware those  for oven use only and those for top of range cooking   saucepans  coffee and teapots   Glass conducts heat   very slowly     Heatproof Glass Ceramic  Can be used for either  surface or oven cooking  It conducts heat very slowly  and cools very slowly  Check cookware manufacturer    s  directions to be sure it can be used on gas ranges     Stainless Steel  This metal alone has poor heating       properties and is usually combined with copper     aluminum or other metals for improved heat  distribution  Combination metal skillets usually work  satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the  manufacturer recommends           If simmering on one burner and the other burners are  turned on  the gas flow of the simmering burner may  have to be adjusted     After the burner ignites  turn the knob to adjust the  flame size     You may occasionally hear the igniter ticking  even  though the burner is lit  This is normal and is caused  by drafts or by air d
41. idic  such as milk  tomatoes or sauerkraut  and    sauces with vinegar or lemon juice  may cause pitting    and damage 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                              IO pue wey    suluevd             ANTI TIP    1  Before placing range in the counter  notice the  location of the stability bracket which is already  attached to the back of the range  This location  should work for most installations  However  it may   be more convenient to hook the stability chain to  the unit when the stability bracket is attached to  the upper set of holes in the back of the range  See  Fig  A  The upper level set of holes are intended for  use with a backsplash kit  If the backsplash is not  being used  make sure that there are no structural  supports for the countertop which will interfere  with the stability bracket when located in the  upper set of holes     Q           Backguard    Bracket 
42. ile the oven  is self cleaning      gt          Yes  While the oven is self cleaning  you can use  the cooktop just as you normally do           CARE AND CLEANING    Proper care and cleaning are important so your range  will give you efficient and satisfactory service  Follow  these directions carefully in caring for your range to  assure safe and proper maintenance     Burner Assembly    The burner assemblies should be washed regularly  and  of course  after spillovers     Turn all the controls to OFF before removing the  burner parts     The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed  beyond the top of the burner  When cleaning  the burner bowl  be careful not to snag the  electrode of the spark igniter with your cleaning  cloth  Be careful not to turn on any cooktop  controls while cleaning the burner bowls  A  slight electrical shock might result which could  cause you to knock over hot cookware        The burner grates  burner tops and trim rings can be  lifted off  making them easy to clean  Removing them  gives you access to the burner bodies and burner  bowls   To avoid snagging cloth on spark igniters   16876 burner tops in place when cleaning burner  bowls   There is a locating pin that fits into an  indentation at the bottom of the bowls  The pin allows  the grate to sit level in one direction only  Do not  remove the pin  Do not remove the burner bowls  from glass top units  Clean the burner grates  caps   and bowls with abrasive cleaners or soap filled steel  wool
43. ime  At the end of Cook Time    the oven will turn off automatically    1  Press the COOK TIME pad   NOTE  If your recipe requires preheating  you may  need to add additional time to the length of  the Cook Time    2  Press the INCREASE pad until the desired length  of baking time appears in the display    3  Press the BAKE pad    4  Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the  desired temperature is displayed  An attention tone  will occur if step 3 is not done     18    The oven will start automatically  The word    ON     and    100      will be displayed  The Cook Time will  begin to count down  As the oven heats up  the  display will show the changing temperature   When the oven reaches the temperature you set    a tone will sound  The oven will continue to cook  for the programmed amount of time  then shut off  automatically    5  Press 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 the  controls are off    NOTE    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 that the oven light is off because heat  from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth    eA fan may automatically turn on and off to cool  internal parts  This is normal  and the fan may  continue to r
44. ing    A  This is caused by excessive soil  Press the  CLEAR OFF pad  Open the windows to rid the  room of smoke  Wait until the oven has cooled  and the word    LOCK    is off in the display  Wipe  up 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    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     28    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 self cleaning  the oven shelves will lose  their luster and become hard to slide  To make the  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      gt       Yes  After the self clean cycle  the shelves will  lose some luster and discolor to a deep gray color     Can I cook food on the cooktop wh
45. ing    To avoid possible burns  place shelves in the correct  position before you turn the oven on     1  Press the BAKE pad     2  Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the  desired temperature is displayed     The oven will start automatically  The word    ON     and    100      will be displayed  As the oven heats up   the display will show the changing temperature   When the oven reaches the temperature you set    a tone will sound     Oven Shelves    Arrange the oven  shelf or shelves in  the desired locations  while the oven is AN    SAKLA    BAIN aAA TTNA    cool  The correct ELET N  shelf posi tion AAAHHH  depends on the kind   of food and the    browning desired   As a general rule  Lamm  place most foods in the middle of the oven  on either  shelf positions B or C  See the chart for suggested  shelf positions     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     16       If you think an adjustment is necessary  see the Adjust  the Oven Thermostat section  It gives easy Do It  Yourself instructions on how to adjust the thermostat   NOTE  When the oven gets hot  the top and outside  surfaces of the range get hot too     3  Press the CLEAR OFF pad when baking is finished  and then remove the food from the oven    NOTE  A fan may autom
46. inue cooking after it is turned off  Remove the pan from the surface unit if  O you want cooking to stop   Induction High frequency Pans must be made of ferrous metals  metal that attracts a magnet   Heat is  C7           s    sz induction coils produced by a magnetic circuit between the coil and the pan  Heats up right away  za mS SS under a glass and changes heat settings right away  like a gas cooktop  After turning the control             s  tinina N    Electric Coil    Solid Disk    Electric Ignition    Your surface burners are lighted by electric ignition   eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with    surface     Flattened metal  tubing containing  electric resistance  wire suspended  over a drip pan     Solid cast iron  disk sealed to the  cooktop surface     off  the glass cooktop is hot from the heat of the pan  but cooking stops right away     Heats by direct contact with the pan and by heating the air under the pan  For best  cooking results  use good quality pans  Electric coils are more forgiving of   warped pans than radiant or solid disks  Heats up quickly but does not change   heat settings as quickly as gas or induction  Electric coils stay hot enough to 7  continue cooking for a short time after they are turned off     Heats by direct contact with the pan  so pans must be flat on the bottom for good  cooking results  Heats up and cools down more slowly than electric coils  The  disk stays hot enough to continue cooking after it is turned off  Remov
47. irst press the TIMER ON OFF  pad  Then press the INCREASE or DECREASE  pad to change the time    To cancel the timer  press and hold the TIMER  ON OFF pad until the word    TIMER    disappears  from the display        If    F     and a number flash in the display   and the oven control signals  this indicates  function error code  Press 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              OVEN CONTROL  CLOCK AND TIMER    Clock    The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing  functions to work properly  The time of day cannot  be changed during a Timed Baking or Self Cleaning  cycle     Timer   The timer is a minute timer    it does not control oven operations  TIMER  The maximum setting on the timer Pa    is 9 hours and 55 minutes     2  Press the INCREASE  or DECREASE pad  to set the amount of  time on the timer     To Reset the Timer  If    TIMER    is displayed  press the INCREASE or  DECREASE pad until desired time is reached     If    TIMER    is not displayed  press the TIMER  ON OFF pad first  then follow the instructions above  to set the timer     End of Cycle Tone    The end of cycle tone is a series of 3 beeps followed  by 1 beep every 6 seconds  If you would like to  remove the signal that beeps every 6 seconds  press  and hold the CLEAR OFF pad for 10 seconds     To return the signal that beeps every 6 seconds  pr
48. isturbances from nearby objects   For safety  the burner will attempt to relight whenever  it senses that the flame is distorted     How to Select Flame Size    Watch the flame  not the knob  as you reduce heat   The flame size on a gas burner should match the  cookware you are using     FOR SAFE HANDLING   OF COOKWARE  NEVER  LET THE FLAME EXTEND  UP THE SIDES OF THE  COOKWARE  Any flame  lamer than the bottom of the cookware is  wasted and only serves to heat the handle        Wok Cooking    We recommend that you  use only a flat bottomed  Qf  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  Placing the ring  over the burner grate may cause  the burner to work improperly resulting in carbon  monoxide levels above allowable current standards   This could be dangerous to your health  Do not try  to use such woks without the ring  You could be  seriously burned if the wok tipped over     11          9 00150023    uosisgeduio    SUIYOO7  3260 40       FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL    CLEAR  OFF    Ea     stop     cook  onvore    CHOCK    time     time    1  CLEAR OFF  Press this pad to cancel all oven  operations except clock and timer    2  PROGRAM STATUS  Words light up in the  display to indicate what is in time display   Programmed information can be displayed at any  time by pressing the pad of the operation you want  to see  For example  you
49. onsequential 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    Staple sales slip or cancelled check  here  Proof of original purchase date  is needed to obtain service  under warranty                                           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 the warranty period  or beyond  call 800 GE CARES   800 432 2737      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     WARRAN
50. or 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     IPM sulplO1g    A combination of any of these products plus the  high clean cycle temperature may damage the  porcelain finish of the oven      continued next page     25             UIAC JUULIJINO HU  S 341 SUNBIDdG       OPERATING THE SELF CLEANING OVEN     continued     How to Set Oven for Cleaning    Quick Reminder   1  Prepare the oven for cleaning   2  Close the oven door     3  Press the CLEAN pad     4  Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad  to set the clean time     1  Follow steps to prepare the oven for cleaning   2  Close the oven door     3  press the CLEAN pad   CLEAN       To Stop a Clean Cycle  1  Press the CLEAR OFF pad           4  Press the INCREASE or DECREASE  pad until the desired Clean Time  is displayed     A  v       Clean Time is normally 3 hours  You can change  the Clean Time to any time between 2 and 4 hours   depending on the amount of soil in your oven     The self clean cycle will automatically begin   after    CLEAN    is displayed and the word    ON     appears in the display  When the oven heats to a  high temperature  the word    LOCK    will appear in  the display  It will not be possible to open the oven  door until_ the LOCK light goe
51. ou received a damaged range     Immediately contact the dealer  or builder  that sold  you the range     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     A WARNING      ALL RANGES  CAN TIP      INJURY TO PERSONS  COULD RESULT    eINSTALL ANTI TIP  DEVICES PACKED  WITH RANGE    eSEE INSTALLATION  INSTRUCTIONS       0          WARNING  If the information in this  manual is not followed exactly  a fire or  explosion may result causing property  damage  personal injury or death         Do not store or use gasoline or other  flammable vapors and liquids in the  vicinity of this or any other appliance         WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS    Do not try to light any appliance       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     If you cannot reach your gas supplier   call the tire department         Installation and service must be  performed by a qualified installer  service  agency or the gas supplier        IF YOU NEED SERVICE    To obtain service  see the Consumer Services page  in the back of this guide     To obtain replacement parts  contact GE Hotpoint  Service Centers     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
52. preheat my oven each time  I cook a roast or poultry     A  It is not necessary to preheat your oven     Q  When buying a roast  are there any special tips  that would help me cook it more evenly     A  Yes  Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible   or buy roiled roasts    Q  Can I seal the sides of my foil    tent    when  roasting a turkey    A  Sealing the foil will steam the meat  Leaving it  unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown  the meat     ROASTING GUIDE    Frozen roasts of beef  pork  lamb  etc   can be started  without thawing  but allow 10 to 25 minutes per  pound additional time  10 minutes per pound for  roasts under 5 pounds  more time for larger roasts      Type    Meat  Tender cuts  rib  high quality  sirloin tip  rump or top round     Lamb leg or bone in shoulder     Veal shoulder  leg or loin   Pork loin  rib or shoulder   Ham  precooked    Poultry  Chicken or Duck  Chicken pieces    Turkey    Oven  Temperature    Doneness    Rare   Medium     Well Done     Rare   Medium     Well Done   Well Done   Well Done     To Warm     Well Done   Well Done     Well Done        Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting   Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly   Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked  successfully without thawing  Follow the directions  given on the package label     Approximate Roasting Time Internal  in Minutes per Pound Temperature    F     3 to 5 Ibs  6 to 8 Ibs    24 33 18 22 140   1500   35 39 22 29 150     1600  40 45 30
53. pull  hem back out     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  scouring pad     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     The storage drawer may be removed for cleaning  under the range     To remove  Pull the drawer straight out and lift  wer the guide stops     To replace  Lift over the guide stops and slide the  drawer into place     Tr    e 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    Outside Gasket       Outside of the door     e Use soap and water to thoroughl
54. r that food will continue to cook in the hot  oven and therefore should be removed when the  desired internal temperature has been reached     The oven will start automatically  The word    ON     and    100      will be displayed  As the oven heats up   the display will show the changing temperature   When the oven reaches the temperature you set  a  tone will sound     5  Press the CLEAR OFF pad when  CLEAR roasting is finished and then remove  n OFF the food from the oven        NOTE  A fan may automatically turn on and off to  cool internal parts  This is normal  and the fan may  continue to run after the oven is turned off     To change the oven temperature during the  roasting cycle  press the BAKE pad and then   the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to get the  new temperature        21       181SOULIOY T  UIAO 041 19     110    SsulISvOy          Questions and Answers       ROASTING     continued     Q  Is it necessary to check for doneness with a    meat thermometer     A  Checking the finished internal temperature at the  completion of cooking time is recommended   Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide  section  For roasts over 8 lbs   check with  thermometer at half hour intervals after half    the cooking time has passed     Q  Why is my roast crumbling when I try to    carve it     A  Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to  20 minutes after removing them from the oven     Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat     Frozen Roasts    Q  Do I need to 
55. s off and the oven has  cooled below locking temperature     NOTE  A fan may automatically turn on and off to  cool internal parts  This is normal  and the fan may  continue to run after the oven is turned off     2  When the LOCK light goes off and the oven has cooled below the    locking temperature  open the door     After a Clean Cycle    When the clean cycle is finished  the word    CLEAN     will go out in the display and the oven will begin to  cool  When the oven temperature has fallen below the  locking temperature  the word    LOCK    goes out and  the door can be opened     When the LOCK light is off and the oven has cooled  below the locking temperature  open the door     26    After a clean cycle  you may notice some white ash  in the oven  Just wipe it up with a damp cloth     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  the cycle  may be repeated     If the shelves have become hard to slide  wipe the  shelf supports with cooking oil        How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning    Delay Start is setting the oven timer 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     For example  Let   s say it   s 7 00 and you want the  o
56. the Baking or Roasting section   OR BAKE PROPERLY eShelf position is incorrect   e Improper cookware is being used      Oven thermostat needs adjustment  See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat     Do It Yourself section     eClock not set correctly     Aluminum foil used improperly in the oven   e Oven bottom not securely seated in position     36       PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE    OVEN TEMPERATURE  Oven thermostat needs adjustment  See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat  TOO HOT OR TOO COLD Do It Yourself section         OVEN CONTROL SIGNAL    This is reminding you to enter a bake  temperature   AFTER ENTERING OVEN       TIME OR STOP TIME   OVEN WILL NOT WORK Oven shutoff valve is in closed position  Locate oven shutoff valve on pressure  BUT COOKTOP DOES regulator of self cleaning oven  Move shut off lever to open position       OVEN NOT CLEAN   Oyen controls not set properly    AFTER CLEAN CYCLE e Heavily soiled ovens require 31   4 to 4 hem clean time      Heavy spillovers should be cleaned up before starting clean 05016       Improper ah  gas ratio in oven  Adjust oven burner air shutters  See the Minor  Adjustments You Can Make section     eAn 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 Bulb may be loose or burned out    Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet   e Switch operating oven light is broken  Call for service     STRONG ODOR                OVEN LIGHT DOES  NOT COME ON
57. uid cleansers   plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control  panel they will damage the finish  A 50 50 solution  of vinegar and hot water works well     The control knobs may be removed for easier  cleaning  Before removing the knobs for cleaning   please note that the knobs on the left side and the  knobs on the right side are in the proper OFF position   When replacing the knobs  check the OFF position to  insure proper alignment     Cooktop Glass    To keep the cooktop looking its best  wipe up any  spills as they occur  This will keep them from burning  on and becoming more difficult to remove     As soon as the cooktop is cool  wash the glass  surface with a cloth moistened with warm  soapy  water  rinse with clean water  and dry with a soft  cloth  You can use any liquid household detergent   Do not use abrasive materials such as metal pads   cleansing powder and soap filled pads   they may  scratch the surface  Do not use harsh chemicals such  as bleach or chemical oven cleaners     For streaks or spotting  you may find it helpful to  rinse glass with white vinegar or a fifty percent white  vinegar water solution     30    To get rid of burned on food  place the grates   in a covered container or plastic bag  Add 1 4 cup  ammonia and let them soak for 30 minutes  Wash   rinse well  and dry     Although they   re durable  the grates will gradually  lose their shine  regardless of the best care you can  give them  This is due to their continual exposure to  hi
58. ult in  serious  injury  amp property damage  The qualified  agency performing this work assumes responsibility  for the conversion     SAVE THESE  INSTRUCTIONS       PREPARATION    Flooring Under the Range    Your range  like so many other household items    is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings  such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting  When moving  the range on this type of flooring  it should be  installed on a 1 4 inch thick sheet of plywood  or  similar material  as follows  When the floor covering  ends at the front of the range  the area that the range  will rest on should be built up with plywood to the  same level or higher than the floor covering  This will  allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing     Leveling the Range    Use a 1     open end or adjustable wrench to equally  back out the four legs  The flanges  rims  below the  sides of the cooktop must be raised above the top of  the countertop  Carefully slide the range into its  installation space  Observe that it is clearing the  countertop  Then place a spirit level or a glass  measuring cup partially filled with water on one of  the oven shelves to check for levelness  If using a  spirit level  take two readings  with the level placed  diagonally first in one direction and then the other     SUOTPNAJSUT AjJOJVS JUJ odM    Adjust the four legs carefully  Level the range front to g   back and side to side  The range legs must rest on the  floor  The range must not hang from the countertop
59. un after the oven is turned off        How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop    Quick Reminder     Press the COOK TIME pad       Press the INCREASE DECREASE pad to set  the Cooking Time       Press the STOP TIME pad       Press the INCREASE DECREASE pad to set  the length of Cooking Time       Press the BAKE pad       Press the INCREASE DECREASE pad until  the desired temperature appears in the display        To avoid possible burns  place the shelves in the  correct position before you turn the oven on   You can set the oven control to delay start the oven   cook for a specific length of time an d then turn off  automatically   For example  Let   s say it   s 2 00 and dinner time is  shortly after 7 00  The recipe suggests 3 hours baking  time at 325  F  Here   s how   1  Press the COOK TIME pad   NOTE  If your recipe requires  preheating  you may need to add  additional time to the Cook Time     2  For 3 hours of cooking time  press the INCREASE  pad until    3 00    appears in the display   3  Press the STOP TIME pad     COOK  TIME  cl    STOP    ple       5 00    appears in the display and    STOP TIME     flashes  The control automatically sets the Stop  Time by adding the Cook Time to the time of day   In this example  the time of day is 2 00 and the  Cook Time is 3 hours  Adding 3 hours to the time  of day equals 5 00        mM        4  Change the Stop Time from 5 00 to 7 00 by  pressing the INCREASE pad until    7 00    appears  in the display     cs 5  press the
60. urved extension of the shelf  facing up  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     14    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 a  minimum of 3 hours  See the Operating the Self   Cleaning Oven section     e A 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     Power Outage    CAUTION  DO NOT MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO  OPERATE THE ELECTRIC IGNITION OVEN  DURING AN ELECTRICAL POWER OUTAGE   Neither the oven nor the broiler can be lit during an  electrical power outage  Gas will not flow unless the  glow bar is hot     If the oven is in use when a power outage occurs   the oven burner shuts off and cannot be re lit until  power is restored                 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 Light    The light comes on automatically when the oven door is opened   Use the switch on the control panel to turn the light on and off when the  door is closed     Oven 
61. ust be  enough room for air circulation in the oven  Baking  results will be better if baking pans are centered as  much as possible 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 1  inch space between pans as well  as from the back of the oven  the door and the sides   If you use two shelves  stagger the pans so one is not  directly above the other     When using prepared baking mixes  follow package recipe or instructions    for the best baking results     Cookies    When baking cookies  flat cookie sheets  without   sides  produce better looking cookies  Cookies baked      ina 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  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     suryeg       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  t
62. ve needed parts or accessories sent directly to cover procedures intended to be performed by any user   heir home  The GE parts system provides access to over Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified  47 000 parts    and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are service personnel  Caution must be exercised  since  fully warranted  VISA  MasterCard and Discover cards improper servicing may cause unsafe operation     are accepted             JIUINSUO        SIDIAL           YOUR GE GAS RANGE    WARRANTY    WHAT IS COVERED    WHAT IS NOT COVERED           Recycled Paper    Part No  164D2966P046    Pub No  49 8518    6 94 CG    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 parf of the range that fails  because of a manufacturing defect     e 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 your dealer or our  Consumer Affairs office at the  address below  or call  toll free     GE Answer Center    800 626 2000  consumer information service    e Improper installation     If you have an installation problem   contact your dealer or installer   You are responsible for providing  adequate electrical  gas  exhausting  and other connecting facilities as    Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or c
63. ven to begin self cleaning at 9 00 after you   re  finished in the kitchen  The oven is just soiled a  normal amount so the normal Clean Time of 3 hours  is preferred     1  Prepare the oven for cleaning     2  Close the oven door  Make sure the oven light  is off     3  Press the CLEAN pad   CLEAN    4  Press the INCREASE pad  Three hours  A cleaning time is automatically set     5  If a longer or shorter Clean Time is desired  press  the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the  desired Clean Time is displayed     6  Press the STOP TIME pad     10 00       STOP appears in the display and    STOP  vee TIME    flashes  The control  c    automatically sets the Stop Time  by adding the Clean Time to the time  of day     In this example  the time of day is 7 00  and the Clean Time is 3 hours  Adding 3  hours to the time of day equals 10 00     Quick Reminder   Delay Start for Self Clean   1  Prepare the oven for cleaning     Close the oven door     2  3  Press the CLEAN pad   4      Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until  the desired Clean Time appears       Press the STOP TIME pad       Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until  the desired Stop Time appears in the display     7  Change the Stop Time from 10 00 to 12 00 by  pressing the INCREASE pad until    12 00    appears  in the display  The words    DELAY CLEAN    will  also appear in the display     The self clean cycle will automatically begin at 9 00  and finish at 12 00  The word    ON    will appear in the  display at 9 00
64. vent  piercing the meat and losing the juices     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    4 times per side    elf desired  marinate meats or chicken before broiling  or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only        Quantity and or Shelf First Side Second Side  Food Thickness Posio Time  Minutes   Time  Minutes   Comments  Bacon 1 2 Ib   about 8 5 26 Arrange in single layer    thin slices   Ground Beef 1 lb   4 patties  Space evenly   Well Done 1 2 to 3 4 inch thick C Up to 8 patties take about same time        Beef Steaks   Rare 1 inch thick Steaks less than 1 inch thick cook  Medium  1 to 1  lbs   through before browning  Pan frying  Well Done is recommended  Slash fat    Rare 1    inch thick   Medium  2 to 24 Ibs     Well Done   Chicken 1 whole Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes per     2 to 2   2 lbs     split lengthwise    side for cut up chicken  Brush each side  with melted butter  Broil skin side down  first     Bakery Product    Bread  Toast  or   2 to 4 slices CorD 1 2 1 Space evenly  Place English muffins   Toaster Pastries 1 pkg   2  cut side up and brush with butter    English Muffins   2  split  CorD if desired    Lobster Tails 2 4 i 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 l Ib  fillets 1 4 to LE Handle and turn very carefully  Brush       
65. xcessive slack in the chain  could allow the range to tip over     6  Slide the range all the way back into the counter   Once the range is pushed back in place  there wil  be a small amount of slack in the chain  This  is normal                 NOTE     e If attaching to masonry  you can buy suitable screv  and anchors at hardware stores  Use a masonry dril  to drill the required holes     elf range is removed for cleaning or any other reaso  make sure chain is reattached        MINOR ADJUSTMENTS YOU CAN MAKE a     Broil and Oven Burner Air Adjustment Shutters    Air adjustment  shutters for the broil  and oven burners  regulate the flow of  air to the flame     The air adjustment  shutter for the top  burner is on the rear  wall of the oven         The shutter for the  bottom burner is near the  back wall behind the  gt    storage drawer  Ar aojustment    To adjust the flow of  air to either burner   loosen the Phillips  screw and rotate the   shutter to allow more or    less air into the burner tube as needed     Cooktop Burner    Make sure the burners are assembled correctly as  shown in the Care and Cleaning section  Turn each  burner on all the way  Flames 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  The burner flames should not flutter  or blow away from the burner  The inner cone of the  flame  should be between 1 2    and 3 4    long     The flames for the  top  
66. y clean the top   sides and front of the oven door  DO NOT let water  run down through 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     ID pue 0163    e Spillage of marinades  fruit juices  tomato sauces  and basting materials containing acids may cause  discoloration and should be wiped up immediately   When surface is cool  clean and rinse     200060    e Do not use oven cleaners  cleansing powders or  harsh abrasives on the outside of the door        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      continued next page     31          CARE AND CLEANING     continued     Oven Shelves    Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel        wool  After cleaning  rinse the shelves with clean water O te KH a  and dry with a clean cloth   gt  ff  lt  RECN       NOTE  The oven shelves may also be cleaned in the  self cleaning oven  however  the shelves will darken  in color  lose their luster and become hard to slide if  cleaned during the self cleaning cycle  Wipe the shelf  supports with cooking oil to make the shelves slide  more easily     Broiler Pan and Rack    After broiling  remove the broiler pan and rack from  the oven  Remove the rack from the pan  Carefully  pour the grease from the pan into a proper container   Wash and rinse the broiler pan and rack in hot water  
    
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