GE - General Electric GE 30" Free-Standing Gas Range JGBP28CEM6WW

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• Page 1 - English - : 183D5580P254 49851721 0609 JR GEAppliancescom Write the model and serial numbers here Model Serial You can find them on a label on the front of the range behind the warming drawer storage drawer or kick panel Safety Instructions 27 Operating Instructions Aluminum Foil 13 Clock and Timer 15 16 Oven 1025 Baking and Roasting 13 Broiling Broiling Guide 14 Oven Control 10 11 Power Outage 12 16 Preheating 13 Sabbath Feature 19 20 SelfCleaning 24 25 Special Features 18 Thermostat Adjustment 21 Timed Baking and Roasting 17 Surface Cooking 8 9 Warming Drawer 22 23 Care and Cleaning Burner Assembly 2628 Burner Grates 26 Control Panel and Knobs 32 Cooktop Surface 29 Door Removal 30 Kick Panel 31 LiftUp Cooktop 29 Oven Bottom 30 Oven Light Replacement 32 Oven Vents 29 SelfCleaning 24 25 Racks 32 Stainless Steel Surfaces 29 Storage Drawer 31 Warming Drawer 31 Installation Instructions 3344 Air Adjustment 43 AntiTip Device 36 44 Checking Burner Ignition 42 Connecting the Range to Gas 3740 Dimensions and Clearances 35 Electrical Connections 41 42 Leveling the Range 43 Location 36 LP 44 Troubleshooting Tips 4548 Accessories 49 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty for Customers in Canada 51 Warranty for Customers in the USA 50 Ranges EGR3000 EGR3001 JGB280 JGB290 JGB300 JGB400 JGBP25 JGBP26 JGBP27 JGBP28 JGBP29 JGBP33 Owners Manual amp Installation Instructions SelfCleaning Gas In Canada contact us at wwwGEAppliancesca
• Page 2 - English - : IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING 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 Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbors phone Follow the gas suppliers instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion electric shock or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCare and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support To reduce the risk of tipping the range the range must be secured by a properly installed antitip bracket See installation instructions shipped with the bracket for complete details before attempting to install To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly carefully tip the range forward The bracket should stop the range within 4 inches If it does not the bracket must be reinstalled If the range is pulled from the wall for any reason always repeat this procedure to verify the range is properly secured by the antitip bracket For freestanding or slidein ranges never completely remove the leveling legs or the range will not be secured to the antitip device properly If you did not receive an antitip bracket with your purchase call 18006268774 to receive one at no cost in Canada call 18005613344 For installation instructions of the bracket visit GEAppliancescom in Canada GEAppliancesca ANTITIP DEVICE
• Page 3 - English - : GEAppliancescom WARNING Have the installer show you the location of the range gas shutoff valve and how to shut it off if necessary Have your range installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with the Installation Instructions Any adjustment and service should be performed only by qualified gas range installers or service technicians Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this manual All other service should be referred to a qualified technician Plug your range into a 120volt 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 threeprong outlet in accordance with the National Electrical Code Do not use an extension cord with this appliance SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 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 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer Support
• Page 4 - English - : Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to prevent poor air circulation Be sure all packaging materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packaging material ignite Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a qualified service technician or installer for the type of gas natural or LP that is to be used Your range can be converted for use with either type of gas See the Installation of the range section WARNING These adjustments must be made by a qualified service technician in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and all codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or property damage The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion After prolonged use of a range high floor temperatures may result and many floor coverings will not withstand this kind of use Never install the range over vinyl tile or linoleum that cannot withstand such type of use Never install it directly over interior kitchen carpeting Do not leave children alone or unattended where 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 warming 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 rangechildren climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured Never wear loosefitting or hanging garments while using the appliance Be careful when reaching for items stored in cabinets over the range Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfaces and may cause severe burns Do not store flammable materials in an oven a range storage drawer a warming drawer or near a cooktop Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Turn the controls off Smother a flaming pan on a surface burner by covering the pan completely with a wellfitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Use a multipurpose dry chemical or foamtype fire extinguisher Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering it with baking soda or if available by using a multipurpose dry chemical or foamtype fire extinguisher Flame in the oven or warming drawer can be smothered completely by closing the oven door and turning the control to off or by using a multipurpose dry chemical or foamtype fire extinguisher Let the burner grates and other surfaces cool before touching them or leaving them where children can reach them Never block the vents air openings of the range They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop at the top and bottom of the oven door and at the bottom of the range under the warming drawer kick panel or storage drawer Large scratches or impacts to glass doors can lead to broken or shattered glass SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING WARNING NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCare and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
• Page 5 - English - : SURFACE BURNERS Use proper pan sizeavoid 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 Always use the LITE position when igniting the top burners and make sure the burners have ignited Never leave the surface burners unattended at high flame settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire Adjust the top burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware Excessive flame is hazardous Use only dry pot holdersmoist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let pot holders come near open flames when lifting cookware Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a pot holder When using glass cookware make sure it is designed for topofrange cooking To minimize the possibility of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage turn cookware handles toward the side or back of the range without extending over adjacent burners Carefully watch foods being fried at a high flame setting Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats Do not leave any items on the cooktop The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers which may cause them to burst If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point Use the least possible amount of fat for effective shallow or deepfat frying Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added Do not flame foods on the cooktop If you do flame foods under the hood turn the fan on Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if the wok has a round metal ring that is placed over the burner grate to support the wok This ring acts as a heat trap which may damage the burner grate and burner head Also it may cause the burner to work improperly This may cause a carbon monoxide level above that allowed by current standards resulting in a health hazard Foods for frying should be as dry as possible Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan Never try to move a pan of hot fat especially a deep fat fryer Wait until the fat is cool Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop they may melt if left too close to the vent Keep all plastics away from the surface burners To avoid the possibility of a burn always be certain that the controls for all burners are at the OFF position and all grates are cool before attempting to remove them If range is located near a window do not hang long curtains that could blow over the surface burners and create a fire hazard If you smell gas turn off the gas to the range and call a qualified service technician Never use an open flame to locate a leak Always turn the surface burner controls off before removing cookware Do not lift the cooktop on sealed burner models Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper operation of the range GEAppliancescom WARNING Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer Support
• Page 6 - English - : Do not use the oven for a storage area Items stored in the oven can ignite Keep the oven free from grease buildup Place the oven racks in the desired position while the oven is cool Pulling out the rack to the stoplock is a convenience in lifting heavy foods It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls The lowest position is not designed to slide Do not heat unopened food containers Pressure could build up and the container could burst causing an injury Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven except as described in this manual Misuse could result in a fire hazard or damage to the range When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven follow the manufacturers directions Do not use your oven to dry newspapers If overheated they can catch fire Use only glass cookware that is recommended for use in gas ovens Always remove any broiler pan from range as soon as you finish broiling Grease left in the pan can catch fire if oven is used without removing the grease from the broiler pan When broiling if meat is too close to the flame the fat may ignite Trim excess fat to prevent excessive flareups Make sure any broiler pan is in place correctly to reduce the possibility of grease fires If you should have a grease fire in a broiler pan touch the ClearOff pad and keep the oven door closed to contain fire until it burns out For safety and proper cooking performance always bake and broil with the oven door closed Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven The hot air and steam that escape can cause burns to hands face and eyes OVEN COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY Cook meat and poultry thoroughlymeat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180F Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING WARNING NEVER cover any slots holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat causing a fire hazard Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCare and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
• Page 7 - English - : READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Be sure to wipe off excess spillage before selfcleaning operation Before selfcleaning the oven remove the racks any broiler pan grid and other cookware Do not clean the door gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket Clean only parts listed in this Owners Manual If the selfcleaning mode malfunctions turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply Have it serviced by a qualified technician 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 selfclean cycle is used SELFCLEANING OVEN GEAppliancescom Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer Support The purpose of the warming drawer is to hold hot cooked foods at serving temperature Always start with hot food cold food cannot be heated or cooked in the warming drawer Do not use the warming drawer to dry newspapers If overheated they can catch on fire Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the warming drawer when not in use Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in or near your warming drawer Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and canned food a safe distance away from your warming drawer Do not warm food in the warming drawer for more than two hours Do not touch the heating element or the interior surface of the warming drawer These surfaces may be hot enough to burn REMEMBER The inside surface of the warming drawer may be hot when the drawer is opened Use care when opening the drawer Open the drawer a crack and let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands face andor eyes Do not use aluminum foil to line the drawer Foil is an excellent heat insulator and will trap heat beneath it This will upset the performance of the drawer and it could damage the interior finish ELECTRIC WARMING DRAWER on some models
• Page 8 - English - : Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model How to Light a Gas Surface Burner Make sure all the surface burners are placed in their respective positions Push the control knob in and turn it to the LITE position You will hear a little clicking noise the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner Turn the knob to adjust the flame size If the knob stays at LITE it will continue to click When one burner is turned to LITE all the burners spark Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on An electric shock may result which could cause you to knock over hot cookware Push the control knob in and turn it to the LITE position Using the gas surface burners Medium Small Medium Large Before Lighting a Gas Burner After Lighting a Gas Burner Drip pans are supplied with your range they should be used at all times Make sure all burners are in place Make sure all grates on the range are properly placed before using any burner Do not operate the burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you place your hand a pot holder cleaning cloths or other materials on them Sealed Gas Burners Your gas range cooktop has four sealed gas burners They offer convenience and flexibility to be used in a wide range of cooking applications The smallest burner in the right rear position is the simmer burner This burner can be turned down to a very low simmer setting It provides precise cooking performance for delicate foods such as sauces or foods that require low heat for a long cooking time The medium left rear and on some models left front and the large right front and on some models left front burners are the primary burners for most cooking These generalpurpose burners can be turned down from HI to LO to suit a wide range of cooking needs NOTE On some models the burners are all the same size and power How to Select Flame Size For safe handling of cookware never let the flames extend up the sides of the cookware Watch the flame not the knob as you reduce heat When fast heating is desired the flame size on a gas burner should match the cookware you are using Flames larger than the bottom of the cookware will not result in faster heating of the cookware and could be hazardous On some models Medium Small Large Large On some models Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCare and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
• Page 9 - English - : GEAppliancescom Use a flatbottomed wok TopofRange Cookware Aluminum Mediumweight cookware is recommended because it heats quickly and evenly Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet Use saucepans with tightfitting lids when cooking with minimum amounts of water CastIron If heated slowly most skillets will give satisfactory results Enamelware Under some conditions the enamel of some cookware may melt Follow cookware manufacturers recommendations for cooking methods Glass There are two types of glass cookwarethose for oven use only and those for topofrange cooking saucepans coffee and teapots Glass conducts heat very slowly Heatproof GlassCeramic Can be used for either surface or oven cooking It conducts heat very slowly and cools very slowly Check cookware manufacturers 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 Stove Top Grills on models with sealed burners Do not use stove top grills on your sealed gas burners If you use the stove top grill on the sealed gas burner it will cause incomplete combustion and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels above allowable current standards This can be hazardous to your health Wok This Way on models with sealed burners We recommend that you use a 14 or smaller flatbottomed wok Make sure the wok bottom sits flat on the grate They are available at your local retail store Only a flatbottomed wok should be used Do not use a flatbottomed wok on a support ring Placing the ring over the burner or grate may cause the burner to work improperly resulting in carbon monoxide levels above allowable standards This could be dangerous to your health In Case of Power Failure In case of a power failure you can light the gas surface burners on your range with a match Hold a lit match to the burner then push in and turn the control knob to the LITE position Use extreme caution when lighting burners this way Surface burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer Support
• Page 10 - English - : Oven Control Clock and Timer Features and Settings on some models BakeTemp Recall Pad Touch this pad to select the bake function Bake Light Flashes while in edit modeyou can change the oven temperature at this point Glows when the oven is in bake mode StartOn Pad Must be touched to start any cooking or cleaning function Display Shows the time of day oven temperature whether the oven is in the bake broil or selfcleaning mode and the times set for the timer or automatic oven operations The display will show PRE while preheating When the oven reaches the selected temperature the oven control will beep and the display will show the oven temperature If F and a number or letter flash in the display and the oven control signals this indicates a function error code If your oven was set for a timed oven operation and a power outage occurred the clock and all programmed functions must be reset The time of day will flash in the display when there has been a power outage Reset the clock If the function error code appears during the selfcleaning cycle check the oven door latch The latch handle may have been moved even if only slightly from the latched position Make sure the latch is moved to the right as far as it will go Touch the ClearOff pad Allow the oven to cool for one hour Put the oven back into operation If the function error code repeats disconnect the power to the range and call for service Kitchen Timer OnOff Pad Touch this pad to select the timer feature Then press the and pads to adjust the timer Timer Light Flashes while in edit modeyou can change the set time at this point Glows when the timer has been activated Flashes again when the time has run out until the control is reset Clock Pad To set the clock press this pad twice and then press the and pads The time of day will flash in the display when the oven is first turned on Start Time Pad on some models Use along with the Cooking Time or Self Clean pads to set the oven to start and stop automatically at a time you set Start Time Light Flashes while in edit modeyou can change the start time at this point Glows when the function has been activated Cooking Time Pad on some models Touch this pad and then touch the or pads to set the amount of time you want your food to cook The oven will shut off when the cooking time has run out Cooking Time Light Flashes while in edit modeyou can change the set time at this point Glows when the function has been activated Flashes again when the time has run out until the control is reset Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model Using the oven controls Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCare and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
• Page 11 - English - : GEAppliancescom Oven Control Clock and Timer Features and Settings on some models Automatic Oven Light on some models This lights anytime the oven has been programmed using the Cooking Time or Start Time functions Oven Light OnOff Pad Touch this pad to turn the oven light on or off Pad Short taps to this pad will decrease the time or temperature by small amounts Touch and hold the pad to decrease the time or temperature by larger amounts Pad Short taps to this pad will increase the time or temperature by small amounts Touch and hold the pad to increase the time or temperature by larger amounts Self Clean Pad Touch this pad to select the selfcleaning function See the Using the selfcleaning oven section Clean Light Flashes while in edit modeyou can change the length of time for the selfclean cycle at this point Glows when the oven is in the selfclean cycle After the selfclean cycle the light will turn off Unlatch the door ClearOff Pad Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven operations except the clock and timer Broil HiLo Pad Touch this pad to select the broil function Broil Light Flashes while in edit modeyou can switch from Hi to Lo Broil at this point Glows when the oven is in broil mode Indicator Lights on some pads EDIT mode lasts several seconds after the last pad press Start Time and Cooking Time will be the only pads lit if either of these options is selected Example Start Time is selected with Bakethe Start Time pad will remain lit until the clock reaches the programmed time at which point it will turn off and the BakeTemp Recall pad light will light up OVEN TEMP B R O I L C L E A N O F F Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the setting you want The oven cycling light comes on during cooking Oven Temperature Knob on some models Appearance may vary Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer Support
• Page 12 - English - : To avoid possible burns place the racks in the desired position before you turn the oven on Oven Vent Your oven is vented through ducts at the rear of the range Do not block these ducts when cooking in the ovenit is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burner be uninterrupted Avoid touching the vent openings or nearby surfaces during oven or broiler operation they may become hot Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop may become hot if left too close to the vent Do not leave plastic or flammable items on the cooktopthey may melt or ignite if left too close to the vent Do not leave closed containers on the cooktop The pressure in closed containers may increase which may cause them to burst Metal items will become very hot if they are left on the cooktop and could cause burns Plastic items on the cooktop may melt if left too close to the vent Vent appearance and location vary Using the oven Before you begin The racks have stoplocks so that when placed correctly on the rack supports A through E they will stop before coming completely out and will not tilt When placing and removing cookware pull the rack out to the bump on the rack support To remove a rack pull it toward you tilt the front end up and pull it out To replace place the end of the rack stoplocks on the support tilt up the front and push the rack in NOTE The rack is not designed to slide out at the special low rack R position The oven has 5 rack positions It also has a special low rack position R for extra large items such as a large turkey Power Outage CAUTION Do not make any attempt to operate the electric ignition oven during an electrical power failure The oven or broiler cannot be lit during a power failure Gas will not flow unless the glow bar is hot If the oven is in use when a power failure occurs the oven burner shuts off and cannot be relit until power is restored This is because the flow of gas is automatically stopped and will not resume when power is restored until the glow bar has reached operating temperature Oven Light on some models Touch the Oven Light OnOff pad on the upper control panel to turn the light on or off Oven Light on some models Press the Oven Light OnOff pad on the lower control panel to turn the light on or off Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCare and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
• Page 13 - English - : 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 If your model has a door latch do not lock the oven door with the latch during baking or roasting The latch is used for selfcleaning only Using the upper oven GEAppliancescom Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer Support How to Set the Upper Oven for Baking or Roasting Your oven is not designed for opendoor cooking Touch the BAKE pad Touch the number pads to set the desired temperature Touch the START pad 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 To change the oven temperature during BAKE cycle press the BAKE pad and then the number pads to get the new temperature Check food for doneness at minimum time on recipe Cook longer if necessary Touch the CLEAROFF pad when cooking is complete Preheating and Pan Placement Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it To preheat set the oven at the correct temperature Preheating is necessary when convection baking and for good results when baking cakes cookies pastry and breads Baking results will be better if foods are centered in the oven as much as possible Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven For best results when baking four cake layers at a time use racks B and D Place the lower pans at the back of the rack and the upper pans at the front of the rack as shown so that one pan is not directly above another leaving approximately 112 between pans from the front back and sides of the walls The oven has a special low rack R position just above the oven bottom Use it when extra cooking space is needed for example when cooking a large turkey The rack is not designed to slide out at this position Aluminum Foil Do not use aluminum foil on the bottom of the oven Never entirely cover a rack with aluminum foil This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower rack several inches below the food Type of Food Rack Position Angel food cake A or C Bundt or pound cakes A or C Biscuits muffins brownies C cookies cupcakes layer cakes pies Casseroles B or C Pies On cookie sheet B or C Roasting R or A 4Layer cakes B amp D When baking on a single rack use the rack position from the chart for your type of food Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in the oven as much as possible When baking four cake layers at a time use racks B and D Place the lower pans at the back of the rack and the upper pans to the front of the rack shown so that one pan is not directly above another
• Page 14 - English - : Do not lock the oven door with the latch during broiling The latch is used for selfcleaning only Broiling Guide Using the oven How to Set the Oven for Broiling NOTE On models with an OVEN TEMP knob turn it to BROIL Place the meat or fish on a broiler grid in a broiler pan Follow suggested rack positions in the Broiling Guide The oven door must be closed during broiling Touch the Broil HiLo pad once for Hi Broil To change to Lo Broil touch the Broil HiLo pad again Touch the StartOn pad When broiling is finished touch the ClearOff pad Serve the food immediately and leave the pan outside the oven to cool during the meal for easiest cleaning Use Lo Broil to cook foods such as poultry or thick cuts of meat thoroughly without overbrowning them Quantity and Rack First Side Second Side Food or Thickness Position Time min Time min Comments Bacon 12 lb C 4 3 Arrange in single layer about 8 thin slices Ground Beef 1 lb 4 patties C 10 710 Space evenly Up to Well Done 12 to 34 thick 8 patties take about the same time Beef Steaks Rare 1 thick C 9 7 Steaks less than 1 thick cook Medium 1 to 1 2 lbs C 12 56 through before browning Well Done C 13 89 Pan frying is recommended Slash fat Rare 2 thick C 10 67 Medium 2 to 2 2 lbs C 1215 1012 Well Done C 25 1618 Chicken 1 whole B 3035 1520 Brush each side with melted 2 to 2 2 lbs butter Broil skinsidedown split lengthwise first 4 bonein breasts B 2530 1015 Lobster Tails 24 C 1316 Do not Cut through back of shell 6 to 8 oz each turn Spread open Brush with over melted butter before broiling and after half of broiling time Fish Fillets 14 to 12 thick D 6 6 Handle and turn very carefully Brush with lemon butter before and during cooking if desired Preheat broiler to increase browning Ham Slices 1 thick C 8 8 precooked 12 thick D 6 6 Pork Chops 2 12 thick D 10 8 Slash fat Well Done 2 1 thick about 1 lb D 15 8 Lamb Chops Medium 2 1 thick about 10 D 8 47 Slash fat Well Done to 12 oz D 10 10 Medium 2 1 2 thick about 1 lb D 10 46 Well Done D 17 1214 The size weight thickness starting temperature and your preference of doneness will affect broiling times This guide is based on meats at refrigerator temperature The US Department of Agriculture says Rare beef is popular but you should know that cooking it to only 140F means some food poisoning organisms may survive Source Safe Food Book Your Kitchen Guide USDA Rev June 1985 The oven has 5 rack positions See illustration for description of rack positions Close the door Always broil with the door closed Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCare and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
• Page 15 - English - : Not all features are on all models To Set the Timer The timer does not control oven operations The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes Touch the Kitchen Timer OnOff pad Touch the or pads until the amount of time you want shows in the display The maximum time that can be entered in minutes is 59 Times more than 59 minutes should be changed to hours and minutes If you make a mistake touch the Kitchen Timer OnOff pad and begin again Touch the StartOn pad The time will start counting down although the display does not change until one minute has passed When the timer reaches 00 the control will beep 3 times followed by one beep every 6 seconds until the Kitchen Timer OnOff pad is touched The timer is a minute timer only The ClearOff pad does not affect the timer Using the clock and timer on some models GEAppliancescom To Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time of day for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly The time of day cannot be changed during a delayed cooking or a delayed selfcleaning cycle Touch the Clock pad twice Touch the or pads If the or pads are not touched within one minute after you touch the Clock pad the display reverts to the original setting If this happens touch the Clock pad twice and reenter the time of day Touch the StartOn pad until the time of day shows in the display This enters the time and starts the clock To check the time of day when the display is showing other information simply touch the Clock pad The time of day shows until another pad is touched Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day To Turn Off the Clock Display If you have several clocks in your kitchen you may wish to turn off the time of day clock display on your range Touch the Clock pad once to turn off the time of day display Although you will not be able to see it the clock maintains the correct time of day Touch the Clock pad twice to recall the clock display Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer Support
• Page 16 - English - : Not all features are on all models Using the clock and timer on some models To Reset the Timer If the display is still showing the time remaining you may change it by touching the Kitchen Timer OnOff pad and then touching the or pads until the time you want appears in the display If the remaining time is not in the display clock start time or cooking time are in the display recall the remaining time by touching the Kitchen Timer OnOff pad and then touching the or pads to enter the new time you want To Cancel the Timer Touch the Kitchen Timer OnOff pad twice End of Cycle Tones on some models Clear the tones by pressing the pad of the function you are using Power Outage If a flashing time is in the display you have experienced a power failure Reset the clock To reset the clock touch the Clock pad Enter the correct time of day by touching the or pads Touch the StartOn pad Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCare and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support or
• Page 17 - English - : Do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed cooking The latch is used for selfcleaning only NOTE Foods that spoil easilysuch as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and porkshould not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth Using the timed baking and roasting features on some models GEAppliancescom How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a selected length of time At the end of the cooking time the oven will turn off automatically Touch the Bake pad Touch the or pads to set the oven temperature Touch the Cooking Time pad NOTE If your recipe requires preheating you may need to add additional time to the length of the cooking time Touch the or pads to set the baking time The cooking time that you entered will be displayed If you select Cooking Time first and then adjust the Bake Temperature the oven temperature will be displayed instead Touch the StartOn pad The display shows either the oven temperature that you set or the cooking time countdown The display starts with PRE if showing the oven temperature The oven will continue to cook for the programmed amount of time then turn off automatically Touch the ClearOff pad to clear the display if necessary Remove the food from the oven Remember even though the oven shuts off automatically foods continue cooking after controls are off How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop The oven will turn on at the time of day you set cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day Touch the Bake pad Touch the or pads to set the oven temperature Touch the Cooking Time pad Touch the or pads to set the desired length of cooking time Touch the Start Time pad Touch the or pads to set the time of day you want the oven to turn on and start cooking Touch the StartOn pad NOTE An attention tone will sound if you are using timed baking and do not touch the StartOn pad NOTE If you would like to check the times you have set touch the Start Time pad to check the start time you have set or touch the Cooking Time pad to check the length of cooking time you have set When the oven turns on at the time of day you have set the display will show PRE until it reaches the selected temperature and then it will display the oven temperature At the end of cooking time the oven will turn off and the end of cycle tone will sound Touch the ClearOff pad to clear the display if necessary Remove the food from the oven Remember even though the oven shuts off automatically foods continue cooking after controls are off Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer Support
• Page 18 - English - : Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use The following are the features and how you may activate them The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day They remain in the controls memory until the steps are repeated When the display shows your choice touch the StartOn pad The special features will remain in memory after a power failure NOTE The Sabbath feature and the Thermostat Adjustment feature are also Special Features but they are addressed separately in the following sections Special features of your oven control on some models 12 Hour ShutOff With this feature should you forget and leave the oven on the control will automatically turn off the oven after 12 hours during baking functions or after 3 hours during a broil function If you wish to turn OFF this feature follow the steps below Touch the Bake and Broil HiLo pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF Touch the Clock pad The display will show ON 12 hour shutoff Touch the Clock pad repeatedly until the display shows OFF no shutoff Touch the StartOn pad to activate the no shutoff and leave the control set in this special features mode Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCare and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
• Page 19 - English - : The Sabbath feature can be used for bakingroasting only It cannot be used for broiling selfcleaning or delay start cooking NOTE The oven light comes on automatically on some models when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed The bulb may be removed See the Oven Light Replacement section On models with a light switch on the control panel the oven light may be turned on and left on How to Set for Timed BakingRoastingImmediate Start and Automatic Stop NOTE To understand how the oven control works practice using regular nonSabbath Immediate Start and Automatic Stop before entering the Sabbath mode Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day and the oven is off Touch and hold both the Bake and Broil HiLo pads at the same time until the display shows SF Tap the Clock pad until SAb appears in the display Touch the StartOn pad and will appear in the display Touch the Cooking Time pad Touch the or pads to set the desired length of cooking time between 1 minute and 9 hours and 59 minutes The cooking time that you entered will be displayed Touch the StartOn pad Touch the Bake pad No signal will be given The preset starting temperature will automatically be set to 350 Tap the or pads to increase or decrease the temperature in 25 increments The temperature can be set between 170 and 550 No signal or temperature will be given Touch the StartOn pad After a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute will appear in the display indicating that the oven is bakingroasting If doesnt appear in the display start again at Step 7 To adjust the oven temperature touch the Bake pad and tap the or pads to increase or decrease the temperature in 25 increments Touch the StartOn pad When cooking is finished the display will change from to indicating that the oven has turned OFF but is still set in Sabbath Remove the cooked food Using the Sabbath feature on some models Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays GEAppliancescom How to Set for Regular BakingRoasting NOTE To understand how the oven control works practice using regular baking nonSabbath before entering Sabbath mode Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day and the oven is off Touch and hold both the Bake and Broil HiLo pads at the same time until the display shows SF Tap the Clock pad until SAb appears in the display Touch the StartOn pad and will appear in the display Touch the Bake pad No signal will be given The preset starting temperature will automatically be set to 350 Tap the or pads to increase or decrease the temperature in 25 increments The temperature can be set between 170 and 550 No signal or temperature will be given Touch the StartOn pad After a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute will appear in the display indicating that the oven is bakingroasting If doesnt appear in the display start again at Step 4 To adjust the oven temperature touch the Bake pad and tap the or pads to increase or decrease the temperature in 25 increments Touch the StartOn pad NOTE The ClearOff and Cooking Time pads are active during the Sabbath feature When the display shows the oven is set in Sabbath When the display shows the oven is bakingroasting When the display shows the oven is set in Sabbath When the display shows the oven is bakingroasting Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer Support
• Page 20 - English - : Using the Sabbath feature on some models Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays How to Exit the Sabbath Feature Touch the ClearOff pad If the oven is cooking wait for a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute until only is in the display Touch and hold both the Bake and Broil HiLo pads at the same time until the display shows SF Tap the Clock pad until ON or OFF appears in the display ON indicates that the oven will automatically turn off after 12 hours OFF indicates that the oven will not automatically turn off See the Special features section for an explanation of the 12 Hour ShutOff feature Touch the StartOn pad NOTE If a power outage occurred while the oven was in Sabbath the oven will automatically turn off and stay off even when the power returns The oven control must be reset Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
• Page 21 - English - : You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold you can adjust the thermostat yourself Do not use thermometers such as those found in grocery stores to check the temperature setting of your oven These thermometers may vary 2040 degrees NOTE This adjustment will not affect the broiling or the selfcleaning temperatures The adjustment will be retained in memory after a power failure Adjust the oven thermostatDo it yourself GEAppliancescom To Adjust the Thermostat on some models Touch the Bake and Broil HiLo pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF Touch the Bake pad A twodigit number shows in the display The oven temperature can be adjusted up to 35F hotter or 35F cooler Touch the pad to increase the temperature in 1degree increments Touch the pad to decrease the temperature in 1degree increments When you have made the adjustment touch the StartOn pad to go back to the timeofday display Use your oven as you would normally NOTE This adjustment will not affect the broiling or selfcleaning temperatures It will be retained in memory after a power failure Most recipes for baking have been developed using highfat products such as butter or margarine 80 fat If you decrease the fat the recipe may not give the same results as with a higherfat product Recipe failure can result if cakes pies pastries cookies or candies are made with lowfat 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 Lowfat 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 The type of margarine will affect baking performance OVEN TEMP B R O I L C L E A N O F F Front of OVEN TEMP knob knob appearance may vary To Adjust the Thermostat on models with an OVEN TEMP Knob Pull the OVEN TEMP knob off the range and look at the back side To make an adjustment loosen approximately one turn but do not completely remove the two screws on the back of the knob With the back of the knob facing you hold the outer edge of the knob with one hand and turn the front of the knob with the other hand To increase the oven temperature move the top screw toward the right Youll hear a click for each notch you move the knob To decrease the oven temperature move the top screw toward the left Each click will change the oven temperature approximately 10F Range is plus or minus 60F from the arrow We suggest that you make the adjustment one click from the original setting and check oven performance before making any additional adjustments After the adjustment is made retighten screws so they are snug but be careful not to overtighten Replace the knob matching the flat area of the knob to the shaft and check performance L O O S E N S C R E W S T O R O T A T E M A K E C O O L E R M A K E H O T T E R Back of OVEN TEMP knob knob appearance may vary Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer Support
• Page 22 - English - : Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCare and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using the warming drawer on some models When Using the Warming Drawer The warming drawer will keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature Always start with hot food Do not use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers chips or dry cereal Do not line the warming drawer with aluminum foil Foil is an excellent heat insulator and will trap heat beneath it This will upset the performance of the drawer and could damage the interior finish Preheat prior to use according to these recommended times Setting Lo 15 minutes Setting Medium 25 minutes Setting Hi 35 minutes Do not put liquid or water in the warming drawer For moist foods cover them with a lid or aluminum foil For crisp foods leave them uncovered Food should be kept hot in its cooking container or transferred to a heatsafe serving dish CAUTION Plastic containers or plastic wrap will melt if in direct contact with the drawer or a hot utensil Melted plastic may not be removable and is not covered under your warranty Remove serving spoons etc before placing containers in warming drawer Control Knob on models equipped with a knob Push and turn the control knob to any desired setting NOTE The warming drawer should not be used during a selfclean cycle On Signal Light The On signal light is located above the control knob and glows when the knob is in the on position It stays on until the knob is moved to the Off position Lo Pies Medium midposition on the knob Casseroles Hi Meats
• Page 23 - English - : GEAppliancescom Temperature Selection Chart The temperature type and amount of food and the time held will affect the quality of the food Food in heatsafe glass and glassceramic utensils may need a higher control setting as compared to food in metal utensils Repeated opening of the drawer allows hot air to escape and food to cool Allow extra time for the temperature inside the drawer to stabilize after adding items With large loads it may be necessary to use a higher thermostat setting and cover some of the cooked food items Do not use plastic containers or plastic wrap CAUTION Do not keep food in the warming drawer for more than two hours To Crisp Stale Items Place food in lowsided dishes or pans Preheat on Lo setting Check crispness after 45 minutes Add time as needed To Warm Serving Bowls and Plates To warm serving bowls and plates set the control on Lo Use only heatsafe dishes If you want to heat fine china please check with the manufacturer of the dishes for their maximum heat tolerance You may warm empty serving dishes while preheating the drawer CAUTION Dishes will be hot Use pot holders or mitts when removing hot dishes Food Type Control Setting Bacon Hi Breads Medium Casserole Medium Chicken fried Hi Eggs scrambled Medium Fish Hi Gravy sauces Hi Ham Hi Muffins Medium Onion rings Hi Pies Lo Pizza Hi Potatoes baked Hi Potatoes mashed Lo Tortilla Chips Lo To keep several different foods hot set the control to the food needing the highest setting Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer Support
• Page 24 - English - : For the first selfclean cycle we recommend venting your kitchen with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood Remove the racks any broiler pan broiler grid all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven The oven racks can be selfcleaned but they will darken lose their luster and become hard to slide Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven protectors in or near the selfcleaning oven A combination of any of these products plus the high clean cycle temperatures may damage the porcelain finish of the oven Soil on the front frame of the range and outside the gasket on the door will need to be cleaned by hand Clean these areas with hot water soapfilled scouring pads or cleansers such as Soft Scrub Rinse well with clean water and dry Do not clean the gasket The fiberglass material of the oven door gasket cannot withstand abrasion It is essential for the gasket to remain intact If you notice it becoming worn or frayed replace it Wipe up any heavy spillovers on the oven bottom Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place and the oven light is off CAUTION The grates and drip pans if so equipped should never be cleaned in the selfcleaning oven Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven protectors in or near the selfcleaning oven A combination of any of these products plus the high clean cycle temperatures may damage the porcelain finish of the oven IMPORTANT The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the selfcleaning cycle of any range Move birds to another wellventilated room Never force the latch handle Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly Using the selfcleaning oven Before a Clean Cycle Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Follow the directions in the Before a Clean Cycle section Latch the door NOTE Never force the latch If the oven is too hot you will not be able to slide the latch Allow the oven to cool Touch the Self Clean pad Touch the or pads until the desired Clean Time is displayed The Clean Time is normally 4 hours and 20 minutes You can change the Clean Time to any time between 3 and 5 hours depending on the amount of soil in your oven Touch the StartOn pad The selfclean cycle will automatically begin after CLEAN is displayed and the time countdown appears in the display While the oven is selfcleaning you can touch the Clock pad to display the time of day To return to the clean countdown touch the Self Clean pad The oven shuts off automatically when the clean cycle is complete and 000 will flash in the display Slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go and open the door How to Set the Oven for Cleaning on models with an OVEN TEMP Knob Follow the directions in the Before a Clean Cycle section Latch the door Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to CLEAN The Clean Time is 4 hours and 20 minutes The selfclean light will come on and stay on until the selfclean cycle is complete The oven shuts off automatically when the clean cycle is complete After a clean cycle turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF and slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go To cancel selfclean cycle turn OVEN TEMP knob to off and slide latch to left as far as it will go Wait until selfclean light stops blinking Use oven as desired NOTE Never force the latch If the oven is too hot you will not be able to slide the latch Allow the oven to cool OVEN TEMP B R O I L C L E A N O F F Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCare and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
• Page 25 - English - : The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly After a Clean Cycle on some models You cannot set the oven for cooking until the oven is cool enough for the door to be unlatched You may notice some white ash in the oven Wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools If white spots remain remove them with a soapfilled scouring pad and rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle repeat the cycle You cannot set the oven for cooking until the oven is cool enough for the door to unlock While the oven is selfcleaning you can touch the Clock pad to display the time of day To return to the clean countdown touch the Cooking Time pad If the racks become hard to slide apply a small amount of vegetable oil or cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges of the oven racks with the paper towel GEAppliancescom How to Delay the Start of Cleaning on some models You can set the oven control to delaystart the oven clean for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day Follow the directions in the Before a Clean Cycle section Latch the door NOTE Never force the latch If the oven is too hot you will not be able to slide the latch Allow the oven to cool Touch the Self Clean pad Touch the or pads to set the Clean Time The Clean Time is preset for 4 hours and 20 minutes You can change the Clean Time to any time between 3 and 5 hours depending on the amount of soil in your oven If a different Clean Time is desired touch the or pads until the desired Clean Time is displayed Touch the Start Time pad Change the Start Time by touching the or pads The start time will appear in the display Touch the StartOn pad The selfclean cycle will automatically begin at the time set While the oven is selfcleaning you can touch the Clock pad to display the time of day To return to the clean countdown touch the Self Clean pad The oven shuts off automatically when the clean cycle is complete and 000 will flash in the display Slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go and open the door To Stop a Clean Cycle on some models Touch the ClearOff pad Wait until the oven has cooled below the locking temperature to unlatch the door You will not be able to open the door right away unless the oven has cooled below the locking temperature Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer Support
• Page 26 - English - : Care and cleaning of the range Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range WARNING If your range is removed for cleaning servicing or any reason be sure the antitip device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury Drip Pans if so equipped Remove the grates and lift out the drip pans Drip pans can be cleaned in a dishwasher or by hand When replacing the drip pans make sure they are in the correct position Place them in a covered container Add 14 cup ammonia and let soak several hours or overnight Wash rinse well and dry CAUTION Do not clean the drip pans in a selfcleaning oven Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCare and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Burner Grates Lift out when cool Grates should be washed regularly and of course after spillovers Wash them in hot soapy water and rinse with clean water When replacing the grates be sure they are positioned securely over the burners On models with professionalstyle double grates the grates are positionspecific For maximum stability these grates should only be used in their proper position they cannot be interchanged left to right or front to back For convenience the undersides of the left and right grates are marked LEFT FRONT and RIGHT FRONT 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 get rid of burnedon food place the grates in a covered container Add 14 cup ammonia and let them soak several hours or overnight Wash rinse well and dry Although they are 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 high temperatures You will notice this sooner with lighter color grates NOTE Do not clean the grates in a selfcleaning oven
• Page 27 - English - : The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed when the burner head is removed When one burner is turned to LITE all the burners spark Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on An electric shock may result which could cause you to knock over hot cookware Grate Burner head Burner cap Cooktop Sealed Burner Assemblies on some models Turn all controls OFF before removing the burner parts and drip pans if so equipped The burner grates caps burner heads and drip pans if so equipped can be lifted off making them easy to clean CAUTION Do not operate the cooktop without all burner parts drip pans if so equipped and grates in place NOTE Do not lift the cooktop Lifting the cooktop on sealed burner models can lead to damage and improper operation of the range GEAppliancescom Drip pan if so equipped Electrode Electrode Standard Twin Burner Assemblies on some models On models with standard twin burners the cooktop lifts up for easy access Turn all controls OFF before removing burner parts and drip pans if so equipped The burner grates and drip pans if so equipped can be lifted off making them easy to clean The holes in the surface burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and an even unhampered flame You should clean the surface burners routinely especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes Wipe off surface burners If heavy spillover occurs remove the surface burners from the range Burners lift out for cleaning Lift up the cooktop and then lift out the surface burners To remove burnedon food soak the surface burner in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water Soak the surface burner for 20 to 30 minutes For more stubborn stains use a cleanser like Soft Scrub brand or Bon Ami brand Rinse well to remove any traces of the cleanser that might clog the surface burner openings Do not use steel wool because it will clog the surface burner openings and scratch the surface burners If the holes become clogged clean them with a sewing needle or twisttie Before putting the surface burner back shake out excess water and then dry it thoroughly by setting it in a warm oven for 30 minutes Then place it back in the range making sure it is properly seated and level Check the flame pattern of each burner If the flames are jumpy not steady clean the holes again with a sewing needle or twisttie Grate Drip pan if so equipped Surface burner CAUTION Do not operate the cooktop without all burner parts drip pans if so equipped and grates in place Clean these holes thoroughly on each burner For cleaning information on sealed burners see section below Sealed burner cooktops do not lift up Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer Support
• Page 28 - English - : Burner Caps and Heads Burner caps Lift off when cool Wash burner caps in hot soapy water and rinse with clean water You may scour with a plastic scouring pad to remove burnedon food particles Burner heads For proper ignition make sure the small hole in the section that fits over the electrode is kept open A sewing needle or wire twisttie works well to unclog it The slits in the burner heads must be kept clean at all times for an even unhampered flame Clogged or dirty burner ports or electrodes will not allow the burner to operate properly Any spill on or around an electrode must be carefully cleaned Take care to not hit an electrode with anything hard or it could be damaged You should clean the burner caps and burner heads routinely especially after bad spillovers which could clog the openings in the burner heads Lift off when cool To remove burnedon food soak the burner heads in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water for 2030 minutes For more stubborn stains use a toothbrush After cleaning Before putting the burner caps and heads back shake out excess water and then dry them thoroughly by setting in a warm oven for 30 minutes NOTE Do not use steel wool or scouring powders to clean the burners Replacement Replace burner heads over the electrodes on the cooktop in the correct locations according to their size On some models On some models Make sure the slot in the burner head is positioned over the electrode Replace the matching size caps onto the heads Make sure that the heads and caps are replaced in the correct locations NOTE On some models the burners are all the same size and power NOTE Before removing the burner caps and heads remember their size and location Replace them in the same location after cleaning Medium head and cap Front of range Large head and cap Small head and cap Large head and cap Care and cleaning of the range Use a sewing needle or twisttie to unclog the small hole in the burner head Medium head and cap Front of range Medium head and cap Small head and cap Large head and cap Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCare and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
• Page 29 - English - : GEAppliancescom Cooktop Surface To avoid damaging the porcelainenamel surface of the cooktop and to prevent it from becoming dull clean up spills right away Foods with a lot of acid tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices etc or foods with high sugar content could cause a dull spot if allowed to set When the surface has cooled wash and rinse For other spills such as fat spatterings wash with soap and water once the surface has cooled Then rinse and polish with a dry cloth NOTE Do not lift the cooktop on sealed burner models Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper operation of the range NOTE Do not store flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Stainless Steel Surfaces on some models Do not use a steel wool pad it will scratch the surface To clean the stainless steel surface use warm sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner or polish Always wipe the surface in the direction of the grain Follow the cleaner instructions for cleaning the stainless steel surface To inquire about purchasing stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish or to find the location of a dealer nearest you please call our tollfree number National Parts Center 8006262002 US 8006611616 Canada GEAppliancescom US wwwGEAppliancesca Canada Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer Support Oven Air Vents 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 and bottom of the oven door and at the bottom of the range under the warming drawer storage drawer or kick panel depending on the model Vent appearance and location vary LiftUp Cooktop on models with standard twin burners Clean the area under the cooktop often Builtup soil especially grease may catch on fire To make cleaning easier the cooktop may be lifted up NOTE Do not lift the cooktop on sealed burner models Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper operation of the range To raise the cooktop Be sure the burners are turned off Remove the grates Grasp the two front burner wells and lift up Clean under the cooktop with hot soapy water and a clean cloth If you removed your surface burners while cleaning make sure they are properly seated when replacing them After cleaning lower the cooktop be careful not to pinch your fingers Some models have dual support rods that will hold the cooktop up while you clean underneath it
• Page 30 - English - : Care and cleaning of the range LiftOff Oven Door The oven door is removable but it is heavy You may need help removing and replacing 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 Be careful not to place hands between the hinge and the oven door frame since the hinge could snap back and pinch fingers To replace the door make sure the hinges are in the special stop position Position the slots in the bottom of the door squarely over the hinges Then lower the door slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same time If the hinges snap back against the oven frame pull them back out To clean the inside of the door Do not allow excess water to run into any holes or slots in the door Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during the selfclean cycle you do not need to clean this by hand Any soap left on the liner causes additional stains when the oven is heated The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a soapfilled scouring pad To clean the outside of the door Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven door Rinse well You may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of the door Spillage of marinades fruit juices tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately When the surface is cool clean and rinse Do not use oven cleaners cleansing powders or harsh abrasives on the outside of the door Oven Bottom The oven bottom has a porcelainenamel finish To make cleaning easier protect the oven bottom from excessive spillovers by placing a cookie sheet on the rack below the rack you are cooking on This is particularly important when baking a fruit pie or other foods with a high acid content Hot fruit fillings or other foods that are highly acidic such as tomatoes sauerkraut and sauces with vinegar or lemon juice may cause pitting and damage to the porcelainenamel surface and should be wiped up immediately We dont recommend using aluminum foil on the oven bottom It can affect airflow if the holes are blocked and it can concentrate heat at the bottom of the oven resulting in poor baking performance To clean up spillovers use soap and water an abrasive cleaner or soapfilled scouring pad Rinse well to remove any soap before selfcleaning Lift the door straight up and off the hinges The gasket is designed with a gap at the bottom to allow for proper air circulation Do not rub or clean the door gasket it has an extremely low resistance to abrasion If you notice the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door you should have it replaced Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCare and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
• Page 31 - English - : GEAppliancescom Removable Storage Drawer on some models The storage drawer is a good place to store cookware and bakeware Do not store plastics and flammable material in the drawer The storage drawer may be removed for cleaning under the range Clean the storage drawer with a damp cloth or sponge Never use harsh abrasives or scouring pads To remove storage drawer Pull drawer straight out until it stops Tilt the front of the drawer up and free of the range To replace storage drawer Set the stops on the back of the drawer over the stops in the range Slide drawer evenly and straight back so that the rails in the range are engaged The storage drawer may be removed for cleaning under the range Removable Kick Panel on some models The kick panel may be removed for cleaning under the range To remove Lift up the bottom of the panel slightly to disengage the panel from the tabs at the base of the range Pull the bottom of the panel forward until the spring clips are released at the top of the panel To replace Insert the two slots at the bottom of the panel onto the two tabs at the base of the range and push the top of the panel forward to engage the spring clips Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer Support Removable Warming Drawer on some models Most cleaning can be done with the drawer in place However the drawer may be removed if further cleaning is needed Use soap and warm water to thoroughly clean To remove the warming drawer Pull the drawer straight out until it stops Press the left rail release up and press the right rail release down while pulling the drawer forward and free To replace the warming drawer Place the left drawer rail around the inner left rail guide and slide it in slightly to hook it Place the right drawer rail around the inner right rail guide and slide it in slightly to hook it Slide the drawer all the way in NOTE For models with an electric warming drawer before performing any adjustments cleaning or service disconnect the range electrical power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker Make sure the warming drawer heating element is cool
• Page 32 - English - : Wire cover holder Oven Racks Clean the racks with an abrasive cleanser or scouring pad After cleaning rinse the racks with clean water and dry with a clean cloth If the racks ever become hard to slide wipe the rack edges or oven rack supports with vegetable oil NOTE Take the racks out of the oven before you begin the selfclean cycle or they may discolor Oven Light Replacement CAUTION Before replacing your oven light bulb disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely The oven light bulb is covered with a removable glass cover that is held in place with a bailshaped wire Remove the oven door if desired to reach cover easily To remove Hold a hand under the cover so it doesnt fall when released With fingers of the same hand firmly push back the wire cover holder Lift off the cover Do not remove any screws to remove the cover Do not touch hot bulb with a wet cloth Replace bulb with a 40watt household appliance bulb To replace cover Place it into the groove of the light receptacle Pull the wire forward to the center of the cover until it snaps into place When in place the wire holds the cover firmly Be certain the wire is in the depression in the center of the cover Connect electrical power to the range Care and cleaning of the range Lower Control Panel Front Manifold Panel and Knobs Its a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use of the oven Use a damp cloth to clean or rinse For cleaning use mild soap and water or a 5050 solution of vinegar and water For rinsing use clean water Polish dry with a soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleansers strong liquid cleaners plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control panelthey will damage the finish Do not bend knobs by pulling them up or down or by hanging a towel or other such loads This can damage the gas valve shaft The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning Make sure the knobs are in the Off positions and pull them straight off the stems for cleaning The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher or they may also be washed with soap and water Make sure the insides of the knobs are dry before replacing Replace the knobs in the Off position to ensure proper placement Metal parts can be cleaned with soap and water Do not use steel wool abrasives ammonia acids or commercial oven cleaners Dry with a soft cloth Pull the knob straight off the stem Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCare and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support HeavyDuty Oven Racks on some models Clean the racks with an abrasive cleanser The oven racks may be cleaned in the selfcleaning oven However the racks will darken in color lose their luster and become hard to slide if cleaned during the selfcleaning cycle To make the racks slide more easily apply a small amount of vegetable oil or cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges of the oven racks with the paper towel
• Page 33 - English - : Installation Instructions Range If you have questions call 1800GECARES or visit our Website at GEAppliancescom BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully Installation of this range must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z2231NFPA54 latest edition In Canada installation must conform with the current Natural Gas Installation Code CANCGA B1491 or the current Propane Installation Code CANCGAB1492 and with local codes where applicable This range has been designcertified by CSA International according to ANSI Z211 latest edition and Canadian Gas Association according to CANCGA11 latest edition As with any appliance using gas and generating heat there are certain safety precautions you should follow You will find these precautions in the Important Safety Information section in the front of this manual Read them carefully IMPORTANT Save these instructions for local electrical inspectors use IMPORTANT Observe all governing codes and ordinances Note to Installer Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer Note to Consumer Keep these instructions for future reference Note This appliance must be properly grounded Servicer The electrical diagram is in an envelope attached to the back of the range Skill level Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance If you smell gas Open windows Dont touch electrical switches Extinguish any open flame Immediately call your gas supplier TOOLS YOU WILL NEED MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED Gas line shutoff valve Pipejoint sealant or ULapproved pipe thread tape with Teflon that resists action of natural and LP gases Flexible metal appliance connector 12 ID A 5foot length is recommended for ease of installation but other lengths are acceptable Never use an old connector when installing a new range Flare union adapter for connection to gas supply line 34 or 12 NPT x 12 ID Flare union adapter for connection to pressure regulator on range 12 NPT x 12 ID Liquid leak detector or soapy water Lag bolt or 12 OD sleeve anchor for concrete floors only Teflon Registered trademark of DuPont Flatblade screwdriver Pipe wrenches 2 one for backup Phillips screwdriver Openend or adjustable wrench Pencil and ruler Level In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter When using balltype gas shutoff valves they shall be the Thandle type A flexible gas connector when used must not exceed 3 feet Drill awl or nail PART INCLUDED AntiTip bracket kit
• Page 34 - English - : Installation Instructions WARNING INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions completely and carefully Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency manufacturer dealer or the gas supplier Never reuse old flexible connectors The use of old flexible connectors can cause gas leaks and personal injury Always use NEW flexible connectors when installing a gas appliance IMPORTANT Remove all packing material and literature from oven before connecting gas and electrical supply to range CAUTION Do not attempt to operate the oven of this range during a power failure Electric Ignition models only Have your range installed by a qualified installer Your range must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSINFPA 70 latest edition In Canada electrical grounding must be in accordance with the current CSA C221 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 andor local codes See Electrical Connections in this section Before installing your range on linoleum or any other synthetic floor covering make sure the floor covering can withstand 180F without shrinking warping or discoloring Do not install the range over carpeting unless a sheet of 14 thick plywood or similar insulator is placed between the range and carpeting Make sure the wall coverings around the range can withstand heat generated by the range up to 200F Avoid placing cabinets above the range To reduce the hazard caused by reaching over the open flames of operating burners install a ventilation hood over the range that projects forward at least 5 beyond the front of the cabinets The ventilating hood must be constructed of sheet metal not less than 00122 thick Install above the cooktop with a clearance of not less than 14 between the hood and the underside of the combustible material or metal cabinet The hood must be at least as wide as the appliance and centered over the appliance Clearance between the cooking surface and the ventilation hood surface MUST NEVER BE LESS THAN 24 INCHES EXCEPTION Installation of a listed microwave oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall conform to the installation instructions packed with that appliance If cabinets are placed above the range allow a minimum clearance of 30 between the cooking surface and the bottom of unprotected cabinets If a 30 clearance between cooking surface and overhead combustible material or metal cabinets cannot be maintained protect the underside of the cabinets above the cooktop with not less than 14 insulating millboard covered with sheet metal not less than 00122 thick Clearance between the cooking surface and protected cabinets MUST NEVER BE LESS THAN 24 INCHES The vertical distance from the plane of the cooking surface to the bottom of adjacent overhead cabinets extending closer than 1 to the plane of the range sides must not be less than 18 See the Dimensions and Clearances illustration in this section CAUTION Items of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets above a range or on the backsplash of a rangechildren climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured
• Page 35 - English - : Installation Instructions DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations may be adjusted to meet specific requirements The range may be placed with 0 clearance flush at the back wall To cabinets below cooktop and at the range back 30 30 1 2 Minimum 13 To wall on either side standard burner models To wall on either side sealed burner models Maximum depth for cabinets above countertops Front edge of the range side panel forward from cabinet 18 0 14 Minimum to cabinets on either side of the range 36 28 to 28 4 Depth with door closed includes door handle Depth varies depending on model See specifications sheet for your model 30 4 14 Depth with door open 8 Height 8
• Page 36 - English - : LOCATION Do not locate the range where it may be subject to strong drafts Any openings in the floor or wall behind the range should be sealed Make sure the openings around the base of the range that supply fresh air for combustion and ventilation are not obstructed by carpeting or woodwork Your range like many other household items is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting Use care when moving the range on this type of flooring It is recommended that the following simple and inexpensive instructions be followed to protect your floor The range should be installed on a sheet of plywood or similar material 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 Also make sure your floor covering will withstand 180F See the Installation Safety Instructions section Make sure the wall coverings around your range can withstand the heat generated up to 200F by the range See the Installation Safety Instructions section IMPORTANT Remove all tape and packaging Make sure the burners are properly seated and level Lift up the cooktop on models with standard twin burners and remove any packing material under it Take the accessory pack out of the oven andor drawer Check to be sure that no range parts have come loose during shipping Installation Instructions WARNING ANTITIP DEVICE To reduce the risk of tipping the range the range must be secured by a properly installed antitip bracket See installation instructions shipped with the bracket for complete details before attempting to install To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly carefully tip the range forward The bracket should stop the range within 4 inches If it does not the bracket must be reinstalled If the range is pulled from the wall for any reason always repeat this procedure to verify the range is properly secured by the antitip bracket For freestanding or slidein ranges never completely remove the leveling legs or the range will not be secured to the antitip device properly If you did not receive an antitip bracket with your purchase call 18006268774 to receive one at no cost in Canada call 18005613344 For installation instructions of the bracket visit GEAppliancescom in Canada GEAppliancesca For your safety never use your range for warming or heating the room Your oven and cooktop are not designed to heat your kitchen Top burners should not be operated without cookware on the grate Such abuse could result in fire and damage to your range and will void your warranty Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Explosions or fires could result Do not use oven for a storage area Items stored in the oven can ignite Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range
• Page 37 - English - : Installation Instructions PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY Your range is designed to operate at a pressure of 4 of water column on natural gas or if designed for LP gas propane or butane 10 of water column Make sure you are supplying your range with the type of gas for which it is designed This range is convertible for use on natural or propane gas If you decide to use this range on LP gas conversion must be made by a qualified LP installer before attempting to operate the range on that gas For proper operation the pressure of natural gas supplied to the regulator must be between 4 and 13 of water column For LP gas the pressure supplied must be between 10 and 13 of water column When checking for proper operation of the regulator the inlet pressure must be at least 1 greater than the operating manifold pressure as given above The pressure regulator located at the inlet of the range manifold must remain in the supply line regardless of whether natural or LP gas is being used A flexible metal appliance connector used to connect the range to the gas supply line should have an ID of 12 and be 5 feet in length for ease of installation In Canada flexible connectors must be single wall metal connectors no longer than 6 feet in length CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS Shut off the main gas supply valve before disconnecting the old range and leave it off until the new hookup has been completed Dont forget to relight the pilot on other gas appliances when you turn the gas back on Because hard piping restricts movement of the range the use of a CSA Internationalcertified flexible metal appliance connector is recommended unless local codes require a hardpiped connection Never use an old connector when installing a new range If the hard piping method is used you must carefully align the pipe the range cannot be moved after the connection is made To prevent gas leaks put pipejoint compound on or wrap pipethread tape with Teflon around all male external pipe threads A Install a manual gas line shutoff valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location outside of the range Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the range B Install male 12 flare union adapter to the 12 NPT internal thread at inlet of regulator Use a backup wrench on the regulator fitting to avoid damage B When installing the range from the front remove the 90 elbow for easier installation C Install male 12 or 34 flare union adapter to the NPT internal thread of the manual shutoff valve taking care to back up the shutoff valve to keep it from turning D Connect flexible metal appliance connector to the adapter on the range Position range to permit connection at the shutoff valve E When all connections have been made make sure all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system When using test pressures greater than 12 psig to pressure test the gas supply system of the residence disconnect the range and individual shutoff valve from the gas supply piping When using test pressures of 12 psig or less to test the gas supply system simply isolate the range from the gas supply system by closing the individual shutoff valve Teflon Registered trademark of DuPont WARNING DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS
• Page 38 - English - : GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS for models with Sealed Burners This area allows for flush range installation with throughthewall connection of pipe stubshutoff valve and rear wall 120V outlet This area allows for flush range installation with throughthefloor connection of pipe stubshutoff valve Shortest connection from hard pipe stub location to range hookup GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS for models with Standard Twin Burners This area allows for flush range installation with throughthefloor connection of pipe stubshutoff valve Shortest connection from hard pipe stub location to range hookup This area allows for flush range installation with throughthewall connection of pipe stubshutoff valve and rear wall 120V outlet Installation Instructions
• Page 39 - English - : Installation Instructions RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS for models equipped with Sealed Burners FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP for models equipped with Sealed Burners Pressure regulator Gas Flow into Range Flex connector 6 ft max Adapter Installer Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shutoff valve 12 or 34 Gas pipe Adapter Gas shutoff valve Pressure regulator 45 Elbow Nipple Union 90 Elbow Black iron pipe Union Nipple Gas shutoff valve 12 or 34 Gas pipe Gas Flow into Range Installer Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shutoff valve Gas Flow into Range Gas shutoff valve 12 or 34 Gas pipe Pressure regulator Nipple 90 Elbow 90 Elbow Adapter Adapter 90 Elbow Quick connect or union Installer Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shutoff valve Alternate Hookup Nipple Nipple 90 Elbow
• Page 40 - English - : RIGID PIPE HOOKUP for models equipped with Standard Twin Burners FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP for models equipped with Standard Twin Burners Adapter 12 or 34 Gas pipe Adapter Flex connector 6 ft max Manifold pipe Pressure regulator Gas shutoff valve UnionNipple Manifold pipe Pressure regulator 12 or 34 Gas pipe Gas shutoff valve Nipple Union Black iron pipe 90 Elbow Installation Instructions Installer Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shutoff valve Installer Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shutoff valve Gas Flow into Range Gas Flow into Range
• Page 41 - English - : Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Electrical Requirements 120volt 60 Hertz properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15amp or 20amp circuit breaker or timedelay fuse Extension Cord Cautions Because of potential safety hazards associated with certain conditions we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord However if you still elect to use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a ULlisted 3wire groundingtype appliance extension cord and that the current carrying rating of the cord in amperes be equivalent to or greater than the branch circuit rating Grounding IMPORTANTPlease read carefully FOR PERSONAL SAFETY THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3prong grounding plug which mates with a standard 3prong grounding wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance The customer should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded Where a standard 2prong wall receptacle is encountered it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3prong wall receptacle DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUND PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD A word about GFCIs GFCIs are not required or recommended for gas range receptacles Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters GFCIs are devices that sense leakage of current in a circuit and automatically switch off power when a threshold leakage level is detected These devices must be manually reset by the consumer The National Electrical Code requires the use of GFCIs in kitchen receptacles installed to serve countertop surfaces Performance of the range will not be affected if operated on a GFCIprotected circuit but occasional nuisance tripping of the GFCI breaker is possible ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CONT A Usage Situations Where Appliance Power Cord Will Be Disconnected Infrequently An adapter may be used only on a 15amp circuit Do not use an adapter on a 20amp circuit Where local codes permit a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded 2prong wall receptacle by the use of a ULlisted adapter available at most hardware stores The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter always hold the adapter with one hand If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use Should this happen DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established Preferred Method Ensure proper ground exists before use Temporary Method Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada Ensure proper ground and firm connection before use Align large prongsslots CAUTION Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal and not insulated and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring The customer should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded
• Page 42 - English - : ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CONT B Usage Situations Where Appliance Power Cord Will Be Disconnected Frequently Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal The customer should have the 2prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3prong grounding receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance The installation of appliances designed for mobile home installation must conform with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR Part 3280 formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety Title 24 HUD Part 280 or when such standard is not applicable the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations latest edition Manufactured Home Sites Communities and SetUps ANSI A2251 latest edition or with local codes In Canada mobile home installation must be in accordance with the current CANCSA Z240MH Mobile Home Installation Code Electric Disconnect Locate disconnect plug on the range back Pinch sides of connector and pull out of range back CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after the range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks Electric Ignition Models Select a top burner knob and simultaneously push in and turn to LITE position You will hear a clicking sound indicating proper operation of the spark module Once the air has been purged from the supply lines burners should light within 4 seconds After burner lights rotate knob out of the LITE position Try each burner in succession until all burners have been checked Quality of Flames The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually 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 With LP gas some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal C Soft blue flamesNormal for natural gas B Yellow tips on outer cones Normal for LP gas A Yellow flames Call for service SEAL THE OPENINGS Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER The oven is designed to operate quietly and automatically To operate the oven press the Bake pad and then press the number pads until 350 appears in the display Touch the StartOn pad After 3090 seconds the oven burner will ignite and burn until the set temperature is reached The oven burner will continue to cycle on and off as necessary to maintain the oven at the temperature indicated by the display To check ignition of the broil burner touch the Broil HiLo pad and then the StartOn pad After 3090 seconds the broil burner will ignite Electric ignition models require electrical power to operate In case of a power outage the oven burners on these models cannot be lit manually with a match Gas will not flow unless the glow bar is hot If the oven is in use when a power outage occurs the burner will shut off and cannot be relit until power is restored Installation Instructions
• Page 43 - English - : Installation Instructions LEVELING THE RANGE A Install the oven racks in the oven and position the range where it will be installed B Check for levelness by placing a spirit level or a cup partially filled with water on one of the oven racks If using a spirit level take two readingswith the level placed diagonally first in one direction and then the other C Remove the storage drawer or kick panel See the Care and cleaning of the range section The front leveling legs can be adjusted from the bottom and the rear legs can be adjusted from the top or the bottom D Use an openend or adjustable wrench to adjust the leveling legs until the range is level E After the range is level slide the range away from the wall so that the AntiTip device can be installed ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames The air adjustment shutter for the top broil burner is in the center of the rear wall of the oven The shutter for the bottom oven burner is near the back wall behind the warming drawer storage drawer or kick panel Remove the drawer or panel See the Care and cleaning of the range section To adjust the flow of air to either burner loosen the Phillipshead screw and rotate the shutter toward open or closed position as needed The flames for the top broil burner should be 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 burning properly remove the oven bottom Flames should have approximately 1 blue cones and if range is supplied with natural gas should burn with no yellow tipping With most LP gas small yellow tips at the end of outer cones are normal Flames should not lift off burner ports If lifting is observed gradually reduce air shutter opening until flames are stabilized ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY CONT To remove the oven bottom A Remove the screws holding down the rear of the oven bottom B Grasp the oven bottom at finger slots on each side C Lift the rear of the oven bottom enough to clear the lip of the range frame push it back and then pull it up and out Oven bottom Leg leveler Lower range Raise range on some models Raise range Lower range on some models Loosen Air adjustment shutter Air adjustment shutter Loosen
• Page 44 - English - : INSTALLING THE ANTITIP DEVICE A Mark the wall where the RIGHT EDGE of the range is to be located Be sure to allow for the countertop overhang if you intend to install the range next to cabinets B Locate the outside edge of the device 2 8 toward the center of the range from the marked edge of the range C Using the device as a template mark the position of the hole for the screw D For wood construction drill a pilot hole at an angle of 20 degrees from the horizontal A nail or awl may be used if a drill is not available Mount the AntiTip device with the screw provided For cement or concrete construction you will need a 14 x 1 2 lag bolt and a 12 OD sleeve anchor which are not provided Drill the recommended size hole for the hardware INSTALLING THE ANTITIP DEVICE CONT Install the sleeve anchor into the drilled hole and then install the lag bolt through the device The bolts must be properly tightened as recommended for the hardware E Slide the range against the wall and check for proper installation by grasping the front edge of the cooktop and carefully attempting to tilt the range forward The bracket should stop the range within 4 inches If it does not the bracket must be reinstalled WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETED Make sure all controls are left in the off position Make sure the flow of combustion and ventilation air to the range is unobstructed WARNING Range must be secured with an approved AntiTip device Unless properly installed the range could be tipped by you or a child standing sitting or leaning on an open door After installing the AntiTip device verify that it is in place by carefully attempting to tilt the range forward This range has been designed to meet all recognized industry tip standards for all normal conditions The use of this device does not preclude tipping of the range when not properly installed If the AntiTip Device supplied with the range does not fit this application use the AntiTip Device WB2X7909 CONVERTING TO LP GAS or converting back to natural gas from LP This range leaves the factory set for use with natural gas If you want to convert to LP gas the conversion must be performed by a qualified LP gas installer The conversion instructions and LP orifices can be found attached to the range next to the pressure regulator Keep these instructions and the orifices in case you want to convert back to natural gas Back of range Wallboard Wood screw AntiTip device Installation Instructions AntiTip device Slotted head screw Approx 20 8 Wallplate Marked edge of range
• Page 45 - English - : Before you call for service GEAppliancescom Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service Problem Possible Causes What To Do Top burners do not light Plug on range is not completely Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live properly or do not burn evenly inserted in the electrical outlet grounded outlet Burner hole or slits on the side Remove the burners on models with standard twin of the burner may be clogged burners or burner heads and caps on models with sealed burners and clean them with a sewing needle or twisttie Make sure you do not enlarge the holes On sealed burner models check and clean the electrode area for burnedon food or grease Improper burner assembly Make sure the burner parts are installed correctly See the Care and cleaning of the range section Burner flames very Improper air to gas ratio If range is connected to LP gas contact the person large or yellow who installed your range or made the conversion Surface burners light The oven gas shutoff valve To check the oven gas shutoff valve on sealed burner but oven does not may have accidentally been models remove the warming drawer storage drawer or moved during cleaning or kick panel see the Care and cleaning of the range section moving and look for the gas shutoff lever at the back of the range To check the oven gas shutoff valve on standard twin burner models raise the cooktop and look for the gas shutoff lever at the extreme right rear corner Follow the directions in box A or B that match your regulator type Control signals after You forgot to enter a bake Touch the Bake pad and desired temperature entering cooking time or temperature or cleaning time or the Self Clean pad and desired clean time start time on some models Clock and timer Plug on range is not completely Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live do not work inserted in the electrical outlet properly grounded outlet on some models A fuse in your home may be Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker blown or the circuit breaker tripped Oven controls improperly set See the Using the clock and timer section Lever is shown closed PULL TO OPEN Sealed burner models Lever is shown closed PULL TO OPEN Standard twin burner models Lever is shown closed PULL TO OPEN Standard twin burner models A B
• Page 46 - English - : Problem Possible Causes What To Do Food does not bake Oven controls improperly set See the Using the oven section or roast properly Rack position is incorrect See the Using the oven section Incorrect cookware or cookware See the Using the oven section of improper size being used Oven thermostat needs See the Adjust the oven thermostatDo it yourself section adjustment Clock not set correctly See the Using the clock and timer section on some models Aluminum foil used improperly See the Care and cleaning of the range section in the oven Oven bottom not securely See the Installation of the range section seated in position Food does not Oven controls improperly set On models with touch pads make sure you touch broil properly the Broil HiLo pad On models with an OVEN TEMP knob make sure it is set at BROIL Oven door not closed See the Using the oven section Improper rack position See the Broiling Guide being used Food being cooked in a hot pan For best results use a pan designed for broiling Make sure it is cool Cookware not suited for broiling For best results use a pan designed for broiling Oven bottom not securely See the Installation of the range section seated in position Oven temperature Oven thermostat See the Adjust the oven thermostatDo it yourself section too hot or too cold needs adjustment Oven light does not work Light bulb is loose or defective Tighten or replace the bulb Plug on range is not completely Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live properly inserted in the electrical outlet grounded outlet Oven will not selfclean The oven temperature is too Allow the range to cool to room temperature and high to set a selfclean operation reset the controls Oven controls improperly set See the Using the selfcleaning oven section On models with a door latch Make sure you move the door latch handle all the way the oven door is not in the to the right locked position Crackling or This is the sound of the This is normal popping sound metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions Before you call for service Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCare and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips
• Page 47 - English - : GEAppliancescom Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer Support Problem Possible Causes What To Do Excessive smoking Excessive soil On models with touch pads touch the ClearOff pad On models with an OVEN TEMP knob turn it to OFF Open the windows to rid the room of smoke Wait until the SELF CLEAN light goes off Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle Oven door will not open Oven too hot Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature after a clean cycle Oven not clean after Oven controls not properly set See the Using the selfcleaning oven section a clean cycle Oven was heavily soiled Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean cycle Heavily soiled ovens may need to selfclean again or for a longer period of time Oven door will not Oven is too hot Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature unlock on models Do not lock the door with the door latch except when with a door latch using the selfclean feature Selfclean light on The OVEN TEMP knob has not Set the OVEN TEMP knob to CLEAN See the Using the some models blinks been set to CLEAN when the selfcleaning oven section when trying to set a latch was moved to the right selfclean cycle The latch was not moved to the Move the latch to the right as far as it will go See the right when the OVEN TEMP knob Using the selfcleaning oven section was set to CLEAN Selfclean light on A power interruption occurred Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF and move the latch some models blinks to the left as far as it will go Reset the range controls during selfclean cycle to the desired settings See the Using the selfcleaning oven section Door appears in the Selfcleaning cycle has been Move the latch handle all the way to the right display on some models selected but the latch handle was not moved all the way to the right Latch handle was moved to the Move the latch handle to the right only when setting right but a program other than the selfcleaning cycle selfcleaning was selected F and a number or On models with a door latch The latch may have been moved even if only slightly letter flash in the display if a function error code appears from the locked position Make sure the latch is moved on some models during the selfcleaning cycle to the right as far as it will go check the oven door latch You have a function error code Touch the ClearOff pad Allow the oven to cool for one hour Put the oven back into operation If the function code repeats Disconnect all power to the range for 5 minutes and then reconnect power If the function error code repeats call for service
• Page 48 - English - : Problem Possible Causes What To Do Display goes blank A fuse in your home may be Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker on some models blown or the circuit breaker tripped The clock is turned off so that it See the Using the clock and timer section does not show in the display Display flashes Power failure Reset the clock on some models Unable to get the Oven control pads were The Bake and Broil HiLo pads must be touched at display to show SF not touched properly the same time and held for 3 seconds on some models Power outage Power outage or surge Reset the clock If the oven was in use you must reset clock flashes it by touching the ClearOff pad setting the clock and on some models resetting any cooking function Burning or oily odor This is normal in a new oven To speed the process set a selfclean cycle for a emitting from the vent and will disappear in time minimum of 3 hours See the Using the selfcleaning oven section Strong odor An odor from the insulation This is temporary around the inside of the oven is normal for the first few times the oven is used Fan noise A cooling fan may automatically This is normal The cooling fan will turn off and on turn on and off to cool internal parts Drawer does not slide The drawer is out of alignment Fully extend the drawer and push it all the way in smoothly or drags See the Care and cleaning of the range section Drawer is overloaded or load Reduce weight Redistribute drawer contents is unbalanced Before you call for service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCare and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
• Page 49 - English - : Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions Consumer Support Accessories GEAppliancescom Looking For Something More You can find these accessories and many more at GEAppliancescom US or wwwGEAppliancesca Canada or call 8006262002 US or 8006611616 Canada during normal business hours Have your model number ready Experience these other great products to keep your kitchen looking great Get the most out of your Broiler Pan Not for use with Broiler Drawer models Use your pan and grid cover to broil hamburgers seafood steaks vegetables bacon chops and so much more The pan below catches the excess fats and oils Genuine GE Part Easy To Clean OneYear Warranty Limited Time Offer Free Shipping When you order your broiler pan within 30 days of purchasing your GE cooking product Small Large XL US Part WB48X10055 WB48X10056 WB48X10057 Canada Part 222D2097G001 222D2097G002 NA Dimensions 834quot W x 114quot H x 1312quot D 1234quot W x 114quot H x 1612quot D 17quot W x 114quot H x 1914quot D Price US1050 US1450 US1675 Plus applicable state sales tax PSTHST and GST The large standard broil pan does not fit in 20quot24quot ranges The XL pan does not fit in 24quot wall ovens 27quot dropins or 20quot24quot ranges To place your order call 8006262002 US 8006611616 Canada or mail this form to In the US GE Parts PO Box 221027 Memphis TN 381221027 In Canada GE Parts 1 Factory Lane Moncton NB E1C 9M3 Broiler Pan Order Form Quantity Part Number Model Number Serial Number Brand Date of Purchase First Name Last Name Address City State Zip Code Phone EMail Credit Card Check Money Order Visa MasterCard Discover AmEx Credit Card Exp Date Month Year Signature Surface Elements and Drip Pans Grates Surface Burner Heads and Caps Oven Elements Light Bulbs Knobs Oven Racks WX10X117GCS WX10X305 WX10X10001 PM10X311 Ceramic Cooktop Cleaning Kit Includes cleaner scraper and pad Ceramic Cooktop Cleaning Wipes Stainless Steel Appliance Polish Wipes Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner or Griddle
• Page 50 - English - : Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Improper installation delivery or maintenance Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance Damage caused after delivery Product not accessible to provide required service What GE Will Not Cover This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service Location for service In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your states Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 For The Period Of GE Will Replace One Year Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship During this From the date of the limited oneyear warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor and inhome service original purchase to replace the defective part GE Gas Range Warranty For customers in the United States All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care technician To schedule service visit us online at GEAppliancescom or call 800GECARES 8004322737 Please have serial number and model number availa ble when calling for service Staple your receipt here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIESYour sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty Any implied warranties including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCare and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support