GE 00023810 Telephone User Manual
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1. 19 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning PA S E S S E E S Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Before You Call For Service Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the chart on this page M and you may not need to call for service Problem Surface units not functioning properly Oven will not work Food does not broil properly Food does not bake or roast properly 20 Possible Causes What To Do The surface units are With the controls off check to make sure the surface not plugged in solidly unit is plugged completely into the receptacle The surface unit controls Check to see the correct control is set for the surface improperly set unit you are using The drip pans are not set With the controls off check to make sure the drip securely in the cooktop A fuse in your home may pan is in the recess in the cooktop and that the opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Plug on range is not Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live properly completely inserted in grounded outlet the electrical outlet Oven control See the Using the oven sections improperly set Oven control Make sure you turn the knob all the way to the improperly set BROIL position Improper shelf position See the Br2. CAUTION E Do not immerse the surface units in liquids of any kind WB Do not clean the surface units in a dishwasher E Do not bend the surface unit plug terminals B Do not attempt to clean adjust or in any way repair the plug in receptacle T4 suoianijsu Gunesadg suoianijsu Ajajes Buiuea pue aseg A gt S eo 3 S S Q S sdij Bunootusa qnoa 8JIAJ8S J8LU0JSTI Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning PA S S S S Ss E S E Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Care and cleaning of the range idiom Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in the dishwasher 12 Lift Off Oven Door on some models The oven door is removable on some models but itis heavy You may need help removing and replacing the door To remove the door 7 Open the door to the full open position Z Raise the locking mechanism by applying force to the locking mechanism lever 3 Close the door until it stops against the locking mechanism 4 Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges Oven Heating Elements Do not clean the bake element or the broil element Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated The bake element can be lifted gently to clean the oven floor If spillovers residue or ash accumulate around the bake e
3. thick Beef Steaks Medium 1 thick C 9 min 9 min Steaks less than 1 1 to 1 Ibs hick cook through before browning Pan rying is recommended Slash fat Chicken 1 whole A 35 min 15 min Reduce time about 5 2 to 2 Ibs 0 10 minutes per side split lengthwise or cut up chicken Brush each side with melted butter Broil skin side down first Fish 1 Ib fillets C 5 min 5 min Handle and turn very 1 4 to 1 2 thick carefully Brush with emon butter before and during cooking if desired Preheat broiler to increase browning Care and cleaning of the range Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range 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 Surface unit Drip pan Receptacle To remove the surface unit lift it about 1 inch above the drip pan and pull it out Replace the drip pan into the recess in the cooktop If your range is removed for cleaning servicing or any reason be sure the anti tip device is re engaged properly when the range is replaced Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury Porcelain Enamel Cooktop The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if misused This finish is acid resistant
4. Ajajes Buiueo pue aseg S S e 3 A S 2 S 7 sdij Gunooysajqnosy 82IAI8g 1 WOJSNI Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips e 2 S e KI E E S e Using the surface units Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model Medium high Medium low Surface Cooking Controls Your surface units and controls are designed to give you a variety of heat settings for surface unit cooking At both OFF and HI positions there isa slight niche so control clicks at those positions HI marks the highest setting LO the lowest setting How to Set the Controls 7 Push the control knob in 2 Turn either clockwise or counterclockwise to desired heat setting Control must be pushed in to set only from the OFF position Heat Setting Guide HIl Quick start for cooking bring water to boil MEDIUM HIGH Fast fry pan broil maintain fast boil on large amount of food MED Saute and brown maintain slow boil on large amount of food MEDIUM LOW Steam rice cereal maintain serving temperature of most foods Cooking Tips E Use medium or heavy weight cookware Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than other metals Castiron and coated castiron cookware is slow to absorb heat butgenerally cooks evenly at low or medium heat settings Steel pans may cook u
5. BROIL sets the thermostat in a BROIL mode See the Broiling section in this guide To reset the thermostat to Bake turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF then back to the desired Bake Roast temperature How to Set Your Oven for Baking or Roasting Position the shelf or shelves in the oven If cooking on two shelves at the same time stagger the pans for best heat circulation Close oven door Turn OVEN TEMP knob dockwise to desired temperature Preheat oven for at least 10 minutes if preheating is necessary Shelf Positions E Most baking is done on the second shelf position B from the bottom E When baking three or four items use two shelves positioned on the second and fourth sets of supports B amp D from bottom of oven Preheating WB Preheating the oven takes about 10 minutes E Preheat the oven only when necessary usually for baking Baking and Roasting Tips WB Follow a tested recipe and measure the ingredients carefully If you are using a package mix follow label directions W Do not open the oven door during a baking operation heat will be lost and the baking time might need to be extended This could cause poor baking results If you must open the door open it partially only 3 or 4inches and close it as quickly as possible Wi 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
6. S g S 7 sdij Gunooysajqnosy age J UOJSNI Consumer Support GE Appliances Website www GEAppliances com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day any day ofthe year For greater convenience and faster service you can now download Owner s Manuals order parts catalogs or even schedule service on line You can also Ask Our Team of Experts your questions and so much more Schedule Service www GEAppliances com Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door Get on line and schedule your service at your convenience 24 hours any day of the year Or call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 during normal business hours Real Life Design Studio www GEAppliances com GE supports the Universal Design concept products services and environments that can be used by people of all ages sizes and capabilities We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and mental abilities and impairments For details of GE s Universal Design applications including kitchen design ideas for people with disabilities check out our Website today For the hearing impaired please call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 Extended Warranties www GEAppliances com Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal busines
7. any part of the appliance E Don t allow anyone to climb stand or hang on the door or range top They could damage the range and even tip it over causing severe personal injury i CAUTION ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BESTORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED E Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot heating elements and may cause severe burns E Use only dry pot holders moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let pot holders touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth E For your safety never use your appliance for warming or heating the room E Storage in or on appliance Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units suonanijsu Gunesadg suormanjjsu Ajajes Buiueoa pue aseg A gt S e 3 S Q 3 7 sdij Gunooysajqnosy 82IAI8g 1 WOJSNI Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions E m Q Bd 3 d Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires E Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or ne
8. electric shock or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life A WARNING ANTI TIP DEVICE All ranges can tip and injury could result To prevent accidental tipping of the range attach it to the floor by installing the Anti Tip device supplied The device engages one of the rear leveling legs see Installation Instructions To check if the device is installed properly carefully tip the range forward If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason make sure the rear leg is returned to its position in the device when you push the range back SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following E Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual ll Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided installation instructions ll Don t attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician ll Before performing any service DISCONNECT THE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING THEFUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER ll Do not leave children alone children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on
9. inexpensive up with plywood to the same level or higher than instructions be followed the floor covering This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing Installing the Backguard N 2 Place the backguard on top of the end panels at the rear of the range Insert two machine screws through the holes at the bottom of each end cap Secure the screws to the range frame with the hex nuts provided Insert two machine screws through the front of the backguard at each end Secure the screws to the range frame with the hex nuts provided Read these instructions completely and carefully Leveling the Range For proper cooking and baking the range must be leveled Leveling legs are located on each corner atthe base ofthe range suon nysuj Ajajes suonanijsu Bure1ad Install the oven shelves see use and care section forinstructions Puta spirit level or a glass measuring cup partially filled with water on one of the oven shelves zt Use a 1 open end wrench or an adjustable wrench to back out the four leveling legs two or three turns each Now use the wrench to adjust the leveling legs until the range is level Buiueo pue aseg S 2 EY EB EN 3 A S Q EB S L7 Slide range back towards the wall being careful notto damage the sides or top of the range or the adjacent cabinets sdij Buioousa qno4 82IAI8S Jegen
10. keep spattering to a minimum When roasting itis not necessary to sear baste cover or add water to your meat Place food in oven on center of shelf Allow at least 2 inches between edge of bakeware and oven wall or adjacent cookware Check food for doneness at minimum time on recipe Cook longer if necessary Turn OVEN TEMP knob to OFF and remove food W Bake angel food cakes on first shelf position A from bottom of oven W Roasting is usually done on the bottom shelf position AJ WB Most roasts will cook satisfactorily without preheating H If you find preheating is necessary keep an eye on the indicator light and put food in the oven promptly after lightgoes out E 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 E Thaw most frozen poultry before roasting to ensure even doneness Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully without thawing Follow directions given on package label Using the oven for broiling Broiling may be slightly different from any previous broiling you may be acquainted with so be sure to read this section completely VERY IMPORTANT NOTE To reset the oven for Baking you must turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF This gets it out of the BROIL mode How to Set Your Oven for Broiling Broi
11. range ES N The oven has 4 shelf positions Oven Temperature Control To use the oven simply turn the knob to the desired cooking temperatures which are marked in 25 F increments on the dial OVEN TEMP maintains the temperature you set from WM 170 F to BROIL 550 F Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop locks so when placed correctly on the shelf supports they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing food from them or placing food on them When placing cookware on a shelf pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf support Place the cookware on the shelf then slide the shelf back into the oven This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven Oven Shelf Positions The oven has four shelf supports A bottom B and D top Shelf positions for cooking are suggested on Baking and Roasting pages The Oven Cycling Light glows until the oven reaches your selected temperature then goes off and on with the oven unit s during cooking To remove the shelves from the oven pull them toward you tilt front end upward and pull them out To replace place shelf on shelf support with stop locks curved extension of shelf facing up and toward back of oven Tilt up front and push shelf toward back of oven until it goes past the bump on the shelf support Then lower front of shelf and push it all the
12. the meal for easiest cleaning E DO NOT place a sheet of aluminum foil on the shelf To do so may result in improperly cooked foods damage to oven finish and increase in heat on outside surfaces of the oven E If desired a sheet of aluminum foil may be used on floor of the oven under the bake element Be certain foil does not touch bake element luminum foil used in this way may slightly affect the browning of some foods Change foil when it becomes soiled suonanijsu Gunesadg suon nysuj Ajajes Buiuea pue aseg E EY eo 3 S S Q S Lo sdij Buioousa qnoag 82IAJ8g Jegen Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning o S S gt S S S S E E Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se Using the oven for broiling 10 Questions and Answers When broiling is it necessary to always use a grid in the pan Yes Using the grid suspends the meat over the pan As the meat cooks the juices fall into the pan thus keeping meat drier Juices are protected by the grid and stay cooler thus preventing excessive spatter and smoking Should I salt the meat before broiling No Salt draws out the juices and allows them to evaporate Always salt after cooking Turn meat with tongs piercing meat with a fork also allows juices to escape When broiling poultry or fish brush each side often with butter Broiling Guide H If desired
13. way back The type of margarine will affect baking performance Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as butter or margarine 80 fat If you decrease the fat the recipe may not give the same results as with a higher fat product Recipe failure can result if cakes pies pastries cookies or candies are made with low fat spreads The lower the fat content of a spread product the more noticeable these differences become Federal standards require products labeled margarine to contain at least 80 fat by weight Low fat spreads on the other hand contain less fat and more water The high moisture content of these spreads affects the texture and flavor of baked goods For best results with your old favorite recipes use margarine butter or stick spreads containing at least 70 vegetable oil suonanijsu Gunesadg suon nysuj Ajajes Buiuea pue aseg A gt EY eo 3 S S Q S Lo sdij Gunooysajqnosy 82IAI8S 13UI0JSTI Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips e Sg S e KI E E S e Using the oven for baking or roasting To avoid possible burns place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on VERY IMPORTANT NOTE When baking or roasting NEVER turn the OVEN TEMP knob to BROIL and back to the desired temperature Turning the OVEN TEMP knob to
14. However any acidic foods spilled such as fruit juices tomato or vinegar should not be permitted to remain on the finish Oven Shelves Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool Surface Units and Drip Pans To clean the surface units turn the control to the highest setting for a minute The coils will burn off any soil To remove a surface unit To remove the drip pans for cleaning the surface units must be removed first Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above the drip pan and pull it out Do not lift the surface unit more than 1 inch If you do it may not lie flat on the drip pan when you plug it back in NOTE Repeated lifting of the surface unit more than 1 inch above the drip pan can permanently damage the receptacle To replace a surface unit Replace the drip pan into the recess in the cooktop Make sure the opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle Insert the terminals of the surface unit through the opening in the drip pan and into the receptacle Guide the surface unit into place so it rests evenly After cleaning rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth To clean the drip pans Drip pans can be cleaned in the dishwasher or by hand If you use a scouring pad rub lightly to prevent scratching g Can I cover the drip pans with foil No because using foil so close to the receptacle could cause shock fire or damage to the range
15. Owners Manual Oven weer GE Quality Product e SE p FA p ACN o a o e Sen kK 3 20 and 24 Electric Ranges Part No 164D3333P184 184 6C097 Pub No 49 8954 1 02 01 JR Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning E ES E E Ez ES SQQ amp E Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Safety Information Anti Tip Device 3 Safety Precautions 34 WEEN H Surface Cooking Units 5 Operating Instructions Using the Surface Units 6 Using the Oven 7 10 Care and Cleaning Surface Units amp Drip Pans 11 Lift Off Oven Door 12 Broiler Pan amp Grid 12 Porcelain Oven Interior 13 Installation Instructions Tools You Will Need 14 Electrical Connection 15 16 Dimensions amp Clearances 17 Installing the Backguard 18 Leveling the Range 19 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 20 Customer Service Warranty 0 0 0 0 cece eee 23 Service Telephone Numbers Back Cover Congratulations You Are Now Part of Our Family Welcome to the family We re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service You ll see it in this easy to use Owner s Manual and you ll hearitin the friendly voices of our customer service department Best of all you ll experience these values each time you use your range Tha
16. ar the range E Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on surface unit by covering pan completely with well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking soda or if available a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher E Do not touch heating elements or interior surface of oven These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units areas nearby surface units or any interior area of the oven allow sufficient time for cooling first Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop oven vent opening and surfaces near the opening and crevices around the oven door Remember The inside surface of the oven may be hot when the door is opened SE X COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY M Cook meat and poultry thoroughly meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160 F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180 F Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against ON foodborne illness OVEN Stand away from range when opening oven door Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands face and or eyes ll Don t heat unopened food containers in the oven Pressure could build up and the container could burst causing an inj
17. ark Quincy MA 02269 7 Remove the junction block access cover on range back 2 Effective January 1 1996 the National Electrical Code requires that new construction not existing utilize a 4 conductor connection to an electric range Use only 3 conductor or 4 conductor U L listed range cord You must use the strain relief clamp provided with the range to hold the cord LL Hard Wiring Ww The power cord bracket also incorporates a 7 8 diameter opening for hard wiring armored cable flexible conduit romex wire etc If this type of wire is used remove the strain relief clamp and bracket and reposition the bracket so the 7 8 diameter hole is at the bottom to accept the hard wiring If you fail to wire your range in accordance with governing codes you may create a hazardous condition You must use a three wire single phase AC 208 240 Volt 60 Hertz electrical system to operate your range Use 8 wire and 40 Amp fuse or circuit breaker for 240 Volt and 208 Volt systems Do notuse aluminum wiring to connect your range to the household circuit Usearange cord rated at 40 amps with 125 250 minimum volt range and closed loop terminals Care should be taken to center cable and strain relief within knockout hole to keep the edge from damaging the cable NOTE A 4 conductor cord is to be used when the appliance is installed in a mobile home or when local codes do not permit grounding through
18. azed containers are suitable for range top service others may break because of the sudden change in temperature E To minimize the possibility of burns ignition offlammable materials and spillage the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the range without extending over nearby surface units E Always turn surface unit to OFF before removing cookware E Keep an eye on foods being fried at H or MEDIUM HIGH heats E To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric shock always be certain that the controls for all surface units are at OFF position and all coils are cool before attempting to lift or remove the unit E Don t immerse or soak removable surface units Don t put them in a dishwasher E When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on E 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 sides of pan BI Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying Filling the pan too full offat can cause spillovers when food is added WU 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 E Use deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point Je Read and follow this Safety Information carefully N SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS suonanijsu Gunesadg suormanjjsu
19. ce Porcelain Oven Interior With proper care the porcelain enamel interior will retain its attractive finish for many years Soap and water will normally do the job Heavy spattering or spillovers may require cleaning with a mild abrasive cleanser Soapy wet pads may also be used Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content such as milk tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices or pie filling to remain on the surface They may cause dull spots even after cleaning Household ammonia may make the cleaning job easier Place 1 2 cup ammonia in a shallow glass pan and leave in a cold oven overnight The ammonia fumes will help loosen the burned on grease and food When necessary you may use a commercial oven cleaner Follow the package directions To remove a knob pull it straight off the stem Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak Avoid getting water down in the knob stem holes Cautions about using spray on oven cleaners E Do not spray the oven cleaner on the electrical controls and switches because it could cause a short circuit and result in sparking or fire E Do not allow a film from the cleaner to remain on the temperature sensor itcould cause the oven to heat improperly The sensor is located at the top of the oven Carefully wipe the bulb clean after each oven cleaning being careful not to move the sensor asa change in its position could affect howthe oven bakes E Do not sp
20. e center terminal L Push the cord upward to relieve strain 7 Remove the top nuts on the junction block studs Tighten the back nuts Remove the ground screw then remove the ground strap Install the four wire cord and strain relief in the hole in the strain relief bracket DN A Kai hu Connect the red and black leads to the outside terminals and the white lead to the center terminal 6 Attach the green lead below the junction block with the ground screw that was removed earlier step 3 7 Push the strain relief upward to relieve strain while tightening the strain relief clamp Read these instructions completely and carefully Dimensions and Clearances IMPORTANT Save these instructions for the E To eliminate the risk of burns or fire when local electrical inspector s use reaching over hot surface elements cabinet storage space above the cooktop should be avoided If cabinet storage space is to be provided above the cooktop the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that sticks B The range may be placed with 124 clearance at out at least 5 beyond the front of the cabinets the back wall and 0 clearance flush at side Cabinets installed above a cooktop may be no walls of the range if the front edges of the range deeper than 13 side panels stick out beyond the cabinet fronts at least 1 4 suoyonaysuy Ajaojeg HE Sec the il
21. e Period Of We Will Replace At No Charge To You One Year Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship From the date of the During this full one year warranty we will also provide free of charge all labor original purchase and in home service to replace the defective part What is Not Covered H Service trips to your home to teach you how to E Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit use the product breakers E Improper installation E Damage to the product caused by accident fire H Failure of the product if it is abused misused or Hoods onde used for other than the intended purpose or used E Incidental or consequential damage to personal commercially property caused by possible defects with this appliance This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 Zo suomanijsu Bure1ad suoyonjsuy Ajajes Buiueoa pue aseg CH A S EN 3 CH A
22. lement gently wipe around the element with warm water Broiler Pan and Grid After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven Remove the grid from the pan Carefully pour out grease from the pan into a proper container Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water with a soap filled or plastic scouring pad To replace the door 7 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 Z Open the door to the full open position and press the locking mechanism back into its original position DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLOSE THE DOOR UNTIL THIS STEP IS COMPLETE THE HINGE OR DOOR COULD BE DAMAGED If food has burned on sprinkle the grid with detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth Soaking the pan will remove burned on foods Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere in the range Control Knobs The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning Before removing the knobs for cleaning please note that the knobs are in the proper OFF position When replacing the knobs check the OFF position to insure proper placement Painted Surfaces Painted surfaces include the sides and kick panel Clean these with soap and water ora vinegar and water solution Do not use commercial oven cleaners cleansing powders steel wool or harsh abrasives on any painted surfa
23. ling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the upper element in the oven Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled Follow these steps to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum 7 Ifthe meat has fat or gristle around the edge cut vertical slashes through both about 2 apart If desired fat may be trimmed leaving layer about 1 8 thick Z Place the meat on the broiler grid in the broiler pan which comes with your range Always use the grid so the fat drips into the broiler pan otherwise the juices may become hot enough to catch fire Place the shelf in position for most broiling Use of Aluminum Foil H You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler grid However you must mold the foil tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid Without the slits the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining to the broiler pan The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire Ifyou do not cut the slits you are frying not broiling 4 Close the door Always broil with the door closed 5 Turn the OVEN TEMP knob clockwise to BROIL You will feel a slight niche at the broil position You may then turn the knob counterclockwise to broil at a lower temperature el Turn food only once during cooking 7 Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF Serve food immediately and leave the pan outside the oven to cool during
24. location of the range side painted outside panel will be Place the bracket with its outside edge at this location and against the back wall Outside edge of bracket should be flush with the outside of the range Wall behind range Adjacent cabinet or final location of range side panel 14 Screw the bracket securely to the floor with the screw provided The screw is self drilling in wood plywood particle and chip board and most metal framing If attaching to masonty you can buy suitable screws and or anchors at hardware stores Use a masonry drill to drill the required holes Anti tip bracket x Wall Using the wrench back out the four range legs at least two turns Level the range See the Protect Your Floor and Leveling the Range information in the nstallation the range section of this manual for leveling information Slide the range into place Read these instructions completely and carefully UN NY I S Electrical Connection Pd N We recommend that you have the electrical hookup of your N I ON range done by a qualified electrician Have the electrician show you where your range disconnect is located Call your Electric Company and ask which codes apply in your area If there are no codes you must follow the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA NO 70 latest edition You can geta copy by writing National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch P
25. lustration below for all rough in and spacing dimensions These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range suoinanijsu Guyesadg From combustible walls above cooking surface 25 2 from wall to front of control panel Buiueo pue aseg S gt EY EB EN E S S amp EB S L7 Flush mount outlet Surface mount outlet From bottom A B strain relief 20 Wide z clamp Depth including handle 2574 Depth to front of control knobs 2614 24 At sdij Guooysajqnoy Pd NV BRemove all tape and packaging o H Take the accessory pack out of the oven E Check to be sure that no range parts have come loose during shipping a9IMag 1 WUOJSNI 17 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning o S E S S S E z S Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Installation of the range Read these instructions completely and carefully NY Vi LL Protect Your Floor ON Pd N Your range like many other household items is The range should be installed on a sheet of heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings suchas plywood or similar material as follows When cushioned vinyl or carpeting When moving the the floor covering ends at the front of the range range on this type of flooring use care and it is the area that the range will rest on should be built 18 recommended that these simple and
26. marinate meats or chicken before broiling or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only E Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning the oven shelf at next lowest shelf position and increasing cooking time given in this guide 176 times per side g Why are my meats not turning out as brown as they should A In some areas the power voltage to the range may be low In these cases preheat the broil element for 10 minutes before placing broiler pan with food in oven Check to see if you are using the recommended shelf position Broil for longest period of time indicated in the Broiling Guide Turn food only once during broiling g Do I need to grease my broiler grid to prevent meat from sticking Yes The broiler grid is designed to absorb broiler heat Spraying the broiler grid lightly with a vegetable cooking spray before cooking will make cleanup easier E When arranging food on pan do not let fatty edges hang over sides because the dripping fat will soil the oven H If your range is connected to 208 volts rare steaks may be broiled by preheating the broiler and positioning the oven shelf one position higher Amount or Shelf Time In Minutes Food Thickness Position First Side Second Side Comments Bacon 1 2 Ib C 3 min 3 min Arrange in single layer about 8 thin slices Ground Beef 1 Ib 4 patties C 7 min 5 min Space evenly 1 2 to 3 4
27. nevenly if not combined with other metals E Do not overfill cookware with fat that may spill over when adding food Frosty foods bubble vigorously Watch foods frying at high temperatures Keep range and hood clean from accumulated grease In a quiet kitchen you may hear slight clicking sounds during cooking indicating heat settings selected are being maintained Switching heats to higher settings always shows a quicker change than switching to lower settings When control is in any position other than OFF you can turn it without pushing in Be sure you turn control to OFF when you finish cooking An indicator light will glow when ANY heat on any surface unit is on LO Cook after starting at HI cook with little water in covered pan NOTE 7 At HI or MEDIUM HIGH never leave food unattended Boilovers cause smoking greasy spillovers may catch fire E At MEDIUM LOW or LO melt chocolate butter on small unit E To conserve the most cooking energy pans should be flat on the bottom have straight sides and tight fitting lids Match the size of the saucepan to the size ofthe surface unit A pan that extends more than an inch beyond the edge ofthe drip pan traps heat which causes crazing fine hairline cracks on porcelain and discoloration ranging from blue to dark gray on chrome drip pans Using the oven The OVEN TEMP knob is located on the control panel on the front of the
28. oiling Guide being used Cookware not suited Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range for broiling Aluminum foil used on the See the Using the oven for broiling section the broiling pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended Oven control improperly set See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section OVEN TEMP knob was turned to BROIL before being set at a baking temperature Turn the knob to OFF and then to the bake temperature Shelf position is incorrect or the shelf is not level See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section Necessary preheating was not done See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size being used See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section A foil tent was not used when needed to slow down browning during roasting See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 21 Notes 22 82IAI8S Jain Notes Buiuea pue ap suonanysuj uogejjejsu sdiy Burjooiusajqno4 suomanisu Guneiadg suoiangsu Ajajeg Electric Range Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care technician For service call 800 GE CARES For Th
29. ray any oven cleaner on the outside oven door handles or any exterior surface of the oven cabinet or painted surfaces The cleaner can damage these surfaces 13 suo n nnsuj buneiado suo n nnsuj Aajes buiueajg pue aseg A gt S Q 3 S S Q S sdij Bunootusa qnoa 82JIAI8S JIWIOJSND Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning e S E S S S E z S Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Installation of the range Read these instructions completely and carefully A WARNING Anti Tip Bracket e ALL RANGES CAN TIP e INJURY COULD RESULT e INSTALL ANTI TIP DEVICE PACKED WITH RANGE e SEE INSTRUCTIONS Vl L N N Tools You Will Need B Phillips head screwdriver E 17 or adjustable wrench B Flat blade screwdriver Anti Tip Bracket Installation Instructions Anti tip bracket attaches to the floor to hold either rear range leg When fastening to the floor be sure that the screw does not penetrate electrical wiring or plumbing If you cannot be sure of this use a shorter screw that will not penetrate through the flooring 7 Decide whether the anti tip bracket will be installed on the right or left side of the range location Z Ethe bracket side of the range is next toa cabinet place the bracket against back wall and cabinet If there is no adjacent cabinet determine where the
30. s hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories www GEAppliances com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Order on line today 24 hours every day or by phone at 800 626 2002 during normal business hours Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Contact Us www GEAppliances com KoA If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number or write to General Manager Customer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Register Your Appliance www GEAppliances com Register your new appliance on line at your convenience Timely product registration will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty should the need arise You may also mail in the pre printed registration card included in the packing material or detach and use the form in this Owner s Manual Printed in the United States
31. t s important because your new range will be part of your family for many years And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come We thank you for buying our product We appreciate your purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home A Service Partnership Q N that is packed with this product FOR YOUR RECORDS er Write the model and serial numbers here You can find them on a label under the cooktop on the right side wall Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your range properly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your range fey IF YOU NEED SERVICE y ou ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included in the back section of this manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion
32. the neutral 15 suononysuy buneiado suo n nnsuj Ajajes buiueajg pue aseg S 2 EY EB EN E LJ A S gQ S sdij Buioousa qnoj age Jauiojsngy Installation of the range Read these instructions completely and carefully Safety Instructions HI Three Wire Cord Connection o S E S S S E z E Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service while tightening the strain relief clamp Four Wire Cord Connection Red Black removed Black lead Ground Green lead screw White lead Red lead or Junction block fF local codes require an ungrounded neutral back Black on range TT Followsteps 1 through 5 S Red D Junction block S on range back p Ste Black d E op nu Red E Ground SS strap White lead e Top nut Ground wire amp Black lead Ground Red lead strap White lead gt Strain relief Black lead clamp E Red lead s 7 Remove the top nuts on the junction block studs Strain relief S clamp Ei Tighten the back nuts o 2 8 Then loosen the screw from the ground strap and d 3 Install the three wire cord and the strain fasten a 10 copper wire to the range Secure the reliefin the hole in the strain relief bracket other end of the wire to a grounded cold water ipe or use another approved groundin 4 Connect the red and black leads to the Ai thod PP e 8 outer terminals and the white lead to th
33. ury E Keep oven free from grease buildup E Place oven shelf in desired position while oven is cool If shelves must be handled when hot do not let pot holder contact heating units in the oven E Pulling out 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 E When using cooking or roasting bags in oven follow the manufacturer s directions E Do not use your oven to dry newspapers If overheated they can catch fire SURFACE COOKING UNITS 3 Use proper pan size This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different size arts Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of cookware to burner will also improve efficiency vl lt ON H Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire E Be sure drip pans are in place Their absence during cooking could damage range parts and wiring E Don t use aluminum foil to line drip pans or anywhere in the oven except as described in this guide Misuse could result in a shock fire hazard or damage to the range E Only certain types of glass glass ceramic earthenware or other gl
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