RGA620
RGA624
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
Ranges
20″ and 24″ Compact Gas
164D4290P357 49-80205-1 04-04 JR
Safety
Instructions . . . . . 2–7, 22, 23, 24
Operating Instructions
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–16
Surface Burners . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Care and Cleaning
Broiler Compartment . . . . . . . .19
Broiler Pan and Grid . . . . . . . . 20
Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Control Panel and Knobs . . . . .18
Grates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Lift-Up Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . . . 20
Metal Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Oven Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Painted Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Removable Oven Bottom . . . . .19
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Thermostat Adjustment . . . . . . .14
Installation Instructions . . 22–33
LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . 34
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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Write the model and serial numbers
here:
Model # ______________________
Serial # ________________________
You can find them on a label under the
cooktop. See the Lift-Up Cooktop section
in this manual for instructions on how
to lift the cooktop.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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— 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 neighbor’s phone. Follow the
gas supplier’s 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!
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
■ ALL RANGES CAN TIP
■ INJURY TO PERSONS
COULD RESULT
■ INSTALL ANTI-TIP
DEVICES PACKED WITH
RANGE
■ SEE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to
publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
WARNING!
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
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.
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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.
All ranges can tip and injury could result. To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach an
approved Anti-Tip device to the floor. (See Installation Instructions.)
To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, carefully tip the range forward. The Anti-Tip
device should engage and prevent the range from tipping over.
If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the Anti-Tip device is engaged when
you push the range back against the wall. If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range tipping over
if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.
WARNING ANTI-TIP DEVICE
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry
to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against
foodborne illness.
COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…
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Be sure all packing materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke
damage should the packing material ignite.
■ Have the installer show you the location of
the range gas cut-off valve and how to shut
it off if necessary.
■ Have your range installed and properly
grounded by a qualified installer, in
accordance with the Installation Instructions.
Any adjustment and service should be
performed only by qualified gas range
installers or service technicians.
■ Plug your range into a 120-volt grounded
outlet only (on electric ignition models).
Do not remove the round grounding prong
from the plug. If in doubt about the
grounding of the home electrical system,
it is your personal responsibility and
obligation to have an ungrounded outlet
replaced with a properly grounded, three-
prong outlet in accordance with the
National Electrical Code NFPA–70 latest
edition. In Canada, the appliance must be
electrically grounded in accordance with
the Canadian Electrical Code. Do not use
an extension cord with this appliance.
■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
■ Locate range out of kitchen traffic path
and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot
outage (on standing pilot models) and
poor air circulation.
■ 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
Instructions.
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WARNING: These adjustments must
be made by a qualified service technician in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and all codes and requirements
of the authority having jurisdiction. Failure
to follow these instructions could result in
serious injury or property damage. The
qualified agency performing this work
assumes responsibility for the conversion.
■ 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 door, broiler door or range
top. They could damage the range and
even tip it over, causing severe personal
injury.
■ Clean only parts listed in this manual.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. Be careful when reaching
for items stored in cabinets over the cooktop. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in
contact with flame or hot oven surfaces and may cause severe burns.
■ Let burner grates and other surfaces cool
before touching them or leaving them
where children can reach them.
■ Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick
up a flaming pan. Turn off burner, then
smother flaming pan by covering pan
completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet
or flat tray. Flaming grease outside a pan
can be put out by covering with baking
soda or, if available, a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
■ Do not store flammable materials in an
oven, a range broiler compartment 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.
■
CAUTION: Items of interest to
children should not be stored in the
cabinets above a range or on the backsplash
of a range—children climbing on the range
to reach items could be seriously injured.
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Stand away from range when opening oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns
to hands, face and/or eyes.
■ Do not use the oven for a storage area.
Items stored in the oven can ignite.
■ Place the oven shelves in the desired
position while the oven is cool.
■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
■ Pulling out the shelf to the shelf-stop is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also
a precaution against burns from touching
hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.
■ Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injury.
■ When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
■ Use only glass cookware that is
recommended for use in gas ovens.
■ After broiling, always take the broiler pan
out of the range and clean it. Leftover
grease in the broiler pan can catch fire the
next time you use the pan.
■ When broiling, if meat is too close to the
flame, the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat to
prevent excessive flare-ups.
■ Make sure the broiler pan is in place
correctly to reduce the possibility of
grease fires.
■ If you should have a grease fire in the
broiler pan, turn off oven control, and
keep broiler door and oven door closed
to contain fire until it burns out.
■ Never leave jars of fat drippings on
or near your range.
OVEN
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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.
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
SURFACE COOKING UNITS
Use proper pan size—Avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat
bottoms large enough to properly contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers and large enough to
cover burner grate. 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 (on electric
ignition models) or the HI position (on
standing pilot models) when igniting top
burners and make sure the burners have
ignited.
■ Never leave surface burners unattended
at high flame settings. Boilover causes
smoking and greasy spillovers that may
catch on fire.
■ Adjust the top burner flame size so it
does not extend beyond the edge of the
cookware. Excessive flame is hazardous.
■ Use only dry pot holders—moist 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.
■ 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.
■ Always turn the surface burner to OFF
before removing the cookware.
■ Carefully watch foods being fried at a high
flame setting.
■ 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 broiler door.
■ Foods for frying should be as dry as
possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture
on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble
up and over sides of the pan.
■ Use least possible amount of fat for effective
shallow or deep-fat frying. Filling the pan
too full of fat can cause spillovers when
food is added.
■ When flaming foods under the hood,
turn the fan on.
■ If a combination of oils or fats will be used
in frying, stir together before heating or as
fats melt slowly.
■ Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
■ Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.
■ When using glass cookware, make sure it is
designed for top-of-range cooking.
■ Keep all plastics away from top burners.
■ Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop—
they may melt if left too close to the vent.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ Should you have a grease fire, turn the fan
off. The fan, if operating, may spread the
flames.
■ If range is located near a window, do not
hang long curtains that could blow over
the top burners and create a fire hazard.
■ When a pilot goes out (on standing pilot
models), you will detect a faint odor of gas
as your signal to relight the pilot. When
relighting the pilot, make sure burner
controls are in the OFF position, and follow
instructions in this manual to relight.
■ If you smell gas, and you have already made
sure pilots are lit (on standing pilot
models), turn off the gas to the range and
call a qualified service technician. Never use
an open flame to locate a leak.
■ Keep range clean and free of accumulations
of grease or spillovers, which may ignite.
■ Be careful when you clean the cooktop
because the area over the pilot (on standing
pilot models) will be hot.
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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
FLOORING UNDER THE RANGE
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 180°F. (See the
Installation Safety Instructions section).
Make sure the wall coverings around your
range can withstand the heat generated (up to
200°F) by the range. (See the Installation
Safety Instructions section).
Leveling legs are located on each corner of
the base of the range. Your range must be
level in order to produce proper cooking and
baking results. After it is in its final location,
place a level horizontally on any oven shelf
and check the levelness front to back and
side to side. Level the range by adjusting the
leveling legs or by placing shims under the
corners as needed.
One of the rear leveling legs will engage the
Anti-Tip device (allow for some side to side
adjustment). Allow a minimum clearance of
1/8 inch between the range and the leveling
leg that is to be installed into the Anti-Tip
device.
LEVELING THE RANGE
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Using the surface burners.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Surface Lighting Instructions for Electric Ignition Models
The surface burners on some models are lit by
electric ignition, eliminating the need for standing
pilot lights with constantly burning flames.
In case of a power failure, you can light
the surface burners on your range with
a match. Hold a lit match to the burner,
then turn the 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.
The electrode of the spark igniter is
exposed. 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.
Surface Lighting Instructions for Standing Pilot Models
The surface burners on these ranges have
standing pilots that must be lit initially.
To light them:
Be sure surface burner control
knobs are in the OFF position.
Lift the cooktop up and prop it
open with the prop rod provided
(see the Care and cleaning of the
range section).
Locate the 2 pilot ports and light
each of them with a match.
To avoid pilot outage, slowly lower
the cooktop after lighting the pilots.
Surface Burner Controls
The knobs that turn the surface burners on and
off are located on the control panel on the front
of the range. The two surface knobs on the left
control the left front and left rear burners. The
two surface knobs on the right control the right
front and right rear burners.
To Use a Surface Burner
Push the control knob in and turn it
to LITE (HI on pilot models). On
electric ignition models, you will
hear a little clicking noise—the
sound of the electric spark igniting
the burner.
After the burner ignites, turn the
knob to adjust the flame size.
After Lighting a Burner
■ Check to be sure the burner you
turned on is the one you want to use.
■ Do not operate a burner for an
extended period of time without
cookware on the grate. The finish on
the 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.
Pilot port
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How to Select Flame Size
Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce
heat. The flame size on a gas burner should
match the cookware you are using.
For safe handling of cookware, never let the
flame extend up the sides of the cookware.
Any flame larger than the bottom of the
cookware is wasted and only serves to
heat the handle.
Top of Range Cookware
Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is
recommended because it heats quickly
and evenly. Most foods brown evenly in
an aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with
tight-fitting lids when cooking with
minimum amounts of water.
Cast-iron: If heated slowly, most skillets
will give satisfactory results.
Enamelware: Under some conditions,
the enamel of some cookware may
melt. Follow cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations for cooking methods.
Glass: There are 2 types of glass
cookware—those for oven use only
and those for top-of-range cooking
(saucepans, coffee and teapots).
Glass conducts heat very slowly.
Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used
for either surface or oven cooking. It
conducts heat very slowly and cools very
slowly. Check cookware manufacturer’s
directions to be sure it can be used on
gas ranges.
Stainless Steel: This metal alone has
poor heating properties and is usually
combined with copper, aluminum
or other metals for improved heat
distribution. Combination metal skillets
usually work satisfactorily if they are used
with medium heat as the manufacturer
recommends.
Never let the flame extend up the
sides of the cookware.
Oven Control
Your oven is controlled by an OVEN TEMP knob.
It will normally take 30–90 seconds before the
flame comes on.
To use the oven, simply turn the OVEN
TEMP knob to the desired cooking
temperatures, which are marked in 25°F
increments on the knob. The OVEN
TEMP knob maintains the temperature
you set, from 250°F to BROIL.
After the oven reaches the selected
temperature, the oven burner maintains
the selected temperature.
Oven Shelves
The shelves are designed with stop-locks
so when placed correctly on the shelf
supports, they will stop before coming
completely out of the oven and will not
tilt when you are removing food from
them or placing food on them.
When placing cookware on a shelf,
pull the shelf out to the bump on the
shelf support. Place the cookware on the
shelf, then slide the shelf back into the
oven. This will eliminate reaching into
the hot oven.
To remove the shelves from the oven, pull
them toward you, tilt front end upward
and pull them out.
To replace, place shelf on shelf support
with stop-locks (curved extension of
shelf) facing up and toward back of oven.
Tilt up front and push shelf toward back
of oven until it goes past the bump on
the shelf support. Then lower front of
shelf and push it all the way back.
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Using the oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Power Outage—Electric Ignition Models
CAUTION: Do not make any attempt to
operate the electric ignition oven during an
electric 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 re-lit 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 Lighting Instructions for Standing Pilot Models
The standing oven pilot must be lit initially.
To light the oven pilot:
Be sure the OVEN TEMP knob is in
the OFF position.
Open the broiler door and
remove the broiler pan.
Find the oven pilot port at the back
of the oven.
To light the oven pilot, push in
and hold the OVEN TEMP knob while
lighting the pilot with a long match
or match in a match holder. Once
the oven pilot is lit, continue holding
the OVEN TEMP knob in for one
minute before releasing.
Bump
Power Outage—Standing Pilot Models
An electrical power failure will not affect
the standing oven pilot.
Shield
(on some
models)
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Oven Vents
■ The oven is vented through duct
openings at the rear of the cooktop.
■ Do not block the opening when
cooking in the oven—it is important
that the flow of hot air from the oven
and fresh air to the oven burner be
uninterrupted.
■ The vent openings and nearby surfaces
may become hot during baking and
broiling. Do not touch them.
■ Do not leave plastic items on the
cooktop—they may melt if left too
close to the vent.
■ Handles of pots and pans on the
cooktop may become hot if left too
close to the vent.
■ Metal items will become very hot if
they are left on the cooktop and could
cause burns.
■ 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.
Oven Shelf Positions
The oven has four shelf supports—
A (bottom), B, C and D (top).
Shelf positions for cooking are suggested
in the Using your oven for baking and
Using your oven for roasting sections.
The type of margarine will affect baking performance!
Most recipes for baking have been developed
using high fat products such as butter or
margarine (80% fat). If you decrease the fat, the
recipe may not give the same results as with a
higher fat product.
Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies,
pastries, cookies or candies are made
with low fat spreads. The lower the fat
content of a spread product, the more
noticeable these differences become.
Federal standards require products
labeled “margarine” to contain at least
80% fat by weight. Low fat spreads, on
the other hand, contain less fat and more
water. The high moisture content of
these spreads affects the texture and
flavor of baked goods. For best results
with your old favorite recipes, use
margarine, butter or stick spreads
containing at least 70% vegetable oil.
The oven has 4 shelf positions.
Using the oven for baking.
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.
How to Set the Oven For Baking
Close the oven door. Then turn the
OVEN TEMP knob to the desired
temperature.
Check the food for doneness at
the minimum time on the recipe.
Cook longer if necessary. Turn
the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF and
remove the food.
Oven Shelves
Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the
desired locations while the oven is cool.
The correct shelf position depends on
the kind of food and the browning
desired.
As a general rule, place most foods in
the middle of the oven, on either the
shelf position B or C. See the chart
for suggested shelf positions.
Type of Food Shelf Position
Angel food cake A
Biscuits, muffins B or C
Cookies or cupcakes B or C
Brownies B or C
Layer cakes B or C
Bundt or pound cakes A or B
Pies or pie shells B or C
Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) A
Casseroles B or C
Preheating
Preheat the oven for 10 minutes if
the recipe calls for it. Preheat means
bringing the oven up to the specified
temperature before putting the food
in the oven.
Preheating is necessary for good results
when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and
breads. For most casseroles and roasts,
preheating is not necessary.
Baking Pans
Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on
the pan determines the amount of browning that
will occur.
■ Glass baking dishes also absorb heat.
When baking in glass baking dishes,
lower the temperature by 25°F and use
the recommended cooking time in the
recipe. This is not necessary when
baking pies or casseroles.
■ Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat
resulting in a browner, crisper crust.
Use this type for pies.
■ Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect
heat, resulting in a lighter, more
delicate browning. Cakes and cookies
require this type of pan.
Pan Placement
For even cooking and proper browning,
there must be enough room for air
circulation in the oven. Baking results will
be better if baking pans are centered as
much as possible rather than being
placed to the front or to the back of
the oven.
Pans should not touch each other or the
walls of the oven. Allow 1 to 1
1
⁄2 inch
space between pans as well as from the
back of the oven, the door and the sides.
If you need to use two shelves, stagger the
pans so one is not directly above the other.
Place most foods in the middle of
the oven.
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To preheat, set the
oven at the correct
temperature—
selecting a higher
temperature does
not shorten the
preheat time.
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Cookies
For even cooking and proper browning, there
must be enough room for air circulation in
the oven.
Baking results will be better if baking
pans are centered as much as possible
rather than being placed to the front
or to the back of the oven.
Pans should not touch each other or the
walls of the oven. Allow 1 to 1
1
⁄2 inch
space between pans as well as from the
back of the oven, the door and the sides.
If you need to use two shelves, stagger the pans
so one is not directly above the other.
Oven Shelves
Flat cookie sheets (without sides)
produce better-looking cookies. Cookies
baked in a jelly roll pan (short sides all
around) may have darker edges and pale
or light browning may occur.
Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it
touches the walls or the door of the oven.
Never entirely cover a shelf with a large
cookie sheet.
For best results, use only one cookie
sheet in the oven at a time.
Pies
For best results, bake pies in dark, rough
or dull pans to produce a browner,
crisper crust.
Frozen pies in foil pans should be placed on an
aluminum cookie sheet for baking since the shiny
foil pan reflects heat away from the pie crust; the
cookie sheet helps retain it.
Don’t Peek
Set the timer for the estimated cooking
time and do not open the door to look
at your food. Most recipes provide
minimum and maximum baking times
such as “bake 30–40 minutes.”
DO NOT open the door to check until the
minimum time. Opening the oven door frequently
during cooking allows heat to escape and makes
baking times longer. Your baking results may also
be affected.
Cakes
When baking cakes, warped or bent pans will
cause uneven baking results and poorly shaped
products.
A cake baked in a pan larger than the
recipe recommends will usually be crisper,
thinner and drier than it should be.
If baked in a pan smaller than
recommended, it may be undercooked
and batter may overflow.
Check the recipe to make sure the pan size used
is the one recommended.
Using the oven for roasting.
Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting
temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum.
Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. Roasting is easy; just follow these directions:
How to Set the Oven For Roasting
Place the shelf in the A or B
position. No preheating is necessary.
Check the weight of the meat. Place
it fat side up (or for poultry, breast-
side-up) on a roasting rack in a
shallow pan. The melting fat will
baste the meat. Select a pan as close
to the size of the meat as possible.
Line the pan with aluminum foil
when using the pan for marinating,
cooking with fruits, cooking heavily
cured meats or basting food during
cooking.
Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the
desired setting.
After roasting is complete, turn the
OVEN TEMP knob to OFF and then
remove the food from the oven.
Place the shelf in the A or B
position.
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Adjust the oven thermostat knob—Do it yourself!
You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the
one it replaced. We recommend that you use your new
oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it,
following the times given in your recipes as a guide.
If you think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can
adjust the thermostat yourself. If you think it is too hot,
adjust the thermostat to make it cooler. If you think it
is too cool, adjust the thermostat to make it hotter.
We do not recommend the use of thermometers, such
as those found in grocery stores, to check the
temperature setting of your new oven. These
thermometers may vary 20–40 degrees.
To Adjust the Thermostat:
(appearance may vary)
Pull the OVEN TEMP knob off the range and look at the
back side.
To make 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 raise the oven temperature, move the top screw
toward the right. You’ll hear a click for each notch you
move the knob. To lower the temperature, move the top
screw toward the left. Each click will change the oven
temperature approximately 10°F. (Range is plus or
minus 60°F. from the arrow.)
We suggest that you make the adjustment one click
from the original setting and check oven performance
before making any additional adjustments.
After the adjustment is made, retighten screws so they
are snug, but be careful not to overtighten. Re-install
knob on range and check performance.
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Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow
these steps to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum.
Your range has a compartment below the oven for broiling. A specially designed broiler pan allows dripping fat to
drain away from the food.
Both the oven and broiler compartment doors should be closed during broiling.
How to Set Your Oven for Broiling
You can change the distance of the
food from the heat source by
positioning the broiler pan in
the broiler compartment:
–A (bottom of broiler
compartment).
–B (center of broiler compartment).
–C (top of broiler compartment).
Most broiling should be done in
position A.
Preheat the broiler for best results.
If the meat has fat or gristle around
the edge, cut vertical slashes
through it about 2 inches apart, but
don’t cut into the meat. We
recommend that you trim the fat to
prevent excessive smoking, leaving a
layer about 1/8 inch thick.
Close the oven and broiler
compartment door.
Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to BROIL.
Turn most foods once during
cooking. Time foods for about one-
half the total cooking time, turn
food, then continue to cook to
preferred doneness.
Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF.
Remove the broiler pan from the
broiler compartment and serve the
food immediately. Leave the pan
outside the range to cool.
Use of Aluminum Foil
You can use aluminum foil to line your
broiler pan and broiler grid. However,
you must mold the foil tightly to the pan
and cut slits in the foil to open all slots
in the grid.
Using the oven for broiling.
Broiling Guide
■ The oven and broiler compartment
doors must be closed during broiling.
■ Always use the broiler pan that comes
with your range.
■ If desired, marinate meats or chicken
before broiling. Or, brush with
barbecue sauce the last 5 to 10 minutes.
■ When arranging food on pan, do not
let fatty edges hang over the sides. The
fat drippings will soil the broiler
compartment.
■ Use tongs to turn the meat. Pierced
meat loses juices.
Amount or Shelf Time In Minutes
Food Thickness Position First Side Second Side Comments
Bacon 1/2 lb. B 3
1
⁄2 min. 3 min. Arrange in single layer
(about 8 thin slices)
Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) A 10–11 min. 4–5 min. Space evenly.
1/2 to 3/4″ thick
Beef Steaks
Medium 1 to 1
1
⁄2 lbs. A 12 min. 5–6 min. Steaks less than 1″
thick cook through
before browning. Pan
frying is recommended.
Chicken 1 whole A 30–35 min. 25–30 min. Reduce time about 5
2 to 2
1
⁄2 lbs., to 10 minutes per side
split lengthwise for cut-up chicken.
Brush each side with
melted butter. Broil
skin-side-down first.
Fish 1 lb. fillets B 5 min. 5 min. Handle and turn very
1/4 to 1/2″ thick carefully. Brush with
lemon butter before
and during cooking,
if desired. Preheat
broiler to increase
browning.
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Burner Grates
Grates should be washed regularly and after
spillovers. Wash them in hot, soapy water and
rinse with clean water.
After cleaning, dry thoroughly by putting
them in a warm oven for a few minutes.
Don’t put the grates back on the range
while they are wet. When replacing the
grates, be sure they’re positioned securely
over the burners.
To get rid of burned-on food, place the
grates in a covered container (or plastic
bag) with 1/4 cup ammonia to loosen
the soil. Then scrub with a soap-filled
scouring pad if necessary.
Although they’re durable, the grates will
gradually lose their shine, regardless of
the best care you can give them. This is
due to their continual exposure to high
temperatures.
Do not operate a burner for an extended
period of time without cookware on the
grate. The finish on the grate may chip
without cookware to absorb the heat.
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Care and cleaning of the range. www.GEAppliances.com
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these
directions carefully in caring for your range to assure safe and proper maintenance.
Lift-Up Cooktop
Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up
soil, especially grease, may catch on fire.
To make cleaning easier, the cooktop
may be lifted up and propped open.
Be sure all burners are turned off before
raising the cooktop. Then remove the
grates.
Grasp the two front burner wells and lift
the cooktop up and prop it open with
the prop rod provided. Be careful of the
pilots when the cooktop is up.
After cleaning underneath the cooktop
with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth,
hold the cooktop up, return the prop
rod to its storage position and lower the
cooktop until it snaps into position. Be
careful not to pinch your fingers.
If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip
device is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this
precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.
How to Remove the Range for Cleaning and Servicing
Follow these steps to remove the range
for servicing or cleaning hard to reach
surfaces.
Shut off the gas supply to the range.
Disconnect the electrical supply to
the range.
Disconnect the gas supply tubing to
the range.
Slide the range forward to free the
range foot from the Anti-Tip bracket.
See the Installation Instructions for
the location of the bracket.
Reverse these steps to re-install the
range. If the gas line has been
disconnected, check for gas leaks
after re-connection. See the
Installation Instructions for the gas
lead test method.
NOTE: A trained technician should make the gas
installation, disconnection and re-connection of the
gas supply to the appliance.
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Care and cleaning of the range.
Burners
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 the
surface burners. If heavy spillover occurs,
remove the surface burners from the
range. The burners lift out for cleaning.
Lift up the cooktop and then lift out the
surface burners.
NOTE: A screw holds each of the burners in place
to keep them from wobbling around during
shipment. Remove and discard the shipping screw.
To remove burned-on 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 small
pin or sewing needle.
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.
Control Panel and Knobs
It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel
after each use of the oven. Clean with
mild soap and water or vinegar and
water, rinse with clean water and polish
dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong
liquid cleaners, plastic scouring pads or
oven cleaners on the control panel—they
will damage the finish. A 50/50 solution
of vinegar and hot water works well.
The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
To remove the knob, pull it straight off
the stem. Wash the knobs in soap and
water or a vinegar and hot water
solution but do not soak.
Oven Shelves
The shelves can be cleaned by hand
using soap and water or with an abrasive
cleaner. After cleaning, rinse the shelves
with clean water and dry.
To remove heavy, burned-on soil, you
may use scouring pads. After scrubbing,
wash with soapy water, rinse and dry.
Metal Parts
Do not use steel wool, abrasives, ammonia
or commercial oven cleaners.
To safely clean surfaces: wash, rinse and
then dry with a soft cloth.
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Clean these
holes
thoroughly on
each burner.
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Cleaning the Oven Bottom
The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish.
To make cleaning easier, protect the oven
bottom from excessive spillovers. This is
particularly important when baking a
fruit pie or other foods with high acid
content. Hot fruit fillings or foods that
are acidic in content, such as tomatoes
or sauerkraut, and sauces with vinegar
or lemon juice, may cause pitting and
damage to the porcelain enamel surface.
To protect the oven bottom surface, place
a piece of aluminum foil slightly larger
than the baking dish on the shelf below
to catch any boilovers. It should not
completely cover the shelf as this
would cause uneven heat in the oven.
Aluminum foil should not be placed
on the oven bottom.
If a spillover does occur on the oven
bottom, allow the oven to cool first. You
can clean the bottom with soap and
water, a mild abrasive cleanser, soap-filled
scouring pads or an oven cleaner
following package directions.
Removable Oven Bottom
First remove the shelves from the oven.
The oven bottom lifts from the front.
To remove:
Grasp each side of the oven bottom
and push it back.
Lift the front up and pull it out of
the oven.
To replace:
Grasp each side of the oven bottom
and guide its rear tabs into the slots
in the back of the oven.
Lower the oven bottom and pull it
forward until it is secure under the
front oven floor edge.
NOTE: If the oven bottom is replaced incorrectly,
it may warp and cause undesirable baking results.
Broiler Compartment
The broiler pan is held in place by the
broiler side supports.
To remove the broiler pan:
Gently pull forward on the drop
down broiler door.
Pull the broiler pan forward on the
broiler side supports. Grasp the
sides of the broiler pan and remove
it from the broiler compartment.
To replace the broiler pan:
Place the broiler pan on the broiler
side supports and push it all the way
into the broiler compartment.
Close the broiler door.
Care and cleaning of the range.
Lift-Off 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 the door to the full open
position.
Pull the hinge locks up over the
hinge hooks on both sides. You may
need to use a flat-blade screwdriver
to lift hinge locks up.
Grasp the door firmly on each side,
lift slightly and pull it straight out
and away from the oven.
To replace the door:
Firmly grasp both sides of the door
at the top.
Insert and seat the upper and lower
hinge arms into the oven slots.
Push the hinge locks down from the
hinge hooks.
Close the oven door and make sure
it is working properly. If it is not
working properly, remove and
replace it following the above steps.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLOSE THE DOOR
UNTIL THIS STEP IS COMPLETE. THE
HINGE OR DOOR COULD BE DAMAGED.
TO CLEAN THE DOOR:
Inside of door:
■ Soap and water will normally do the
job. Heavy spattering or spillovers may
require cleaning with a mild abrasive
cleaner. Soapy, wet metal pads may also
be used. Do not allow food spills with a
high sugar or acid content (such as
milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices
or pie filling) to remain on the surface.
They may cause a dull spot even
after cleaning.
■ If necessary, you may use an oven
cleaner. Follow package directions.
Outside of door:
■ Use soap and water to thoroughly
clean the top, sides and front of the
oven. Rinse well.
■ Spillage of marinades, fruit juices,
tomato sauces and basting materials
containing acids may cause
discoloration and should be wiped up
immediately. When surface is cool,
clean and rinse.
■ Do not use oven cleaners, cleansing
powders or harsh abrasives on the
outside of the door.
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Broiler Pan and Grid
After broiling, remove the broiler pan
from the oven. Remove the grid from the
pan. Carefully pour out grease from the
pan into a proper container. Wash and
rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot
water with a soap-filled or plastic
scouring pad.
If food has burned on, sprinkle the grid
with detergent while hot and cover with
wet paper towels or a dishcloth. Soaking
the pan will remove burned on foods.
Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid
anywhere in the range.
Upper
hinge arm
Slot
Lower
hinge arm
Lower
hinge arm
Upper
hinge arm
Hinge lock
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Porcelain Oven Interior
With proper care, the porcelain enamel
finish on the inside of the oven will stay
new-looking for years.
Let the range cool before cleaning.
We recommend that you wear rubber
gloves when cleaning the range.
Soap and water will normally do the job.
Heavy spattering or spillovers may
require cleaning with a mild abrasive
cleaner. Soapy, wet metal pads may also
be used. Do not allow food spills with a
high sugar or acid content (such as
tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie
filling) to remain on the surface. They
may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
Household ammonia may make the
cleaning job easier. Place 1/2 cup in a
shallow glass or pottery container in a
cold oven overnight. The ammonia
fumes will help loosen the burned-on
grease and food.
If necessary, you may use an oven cleaner.
Follow package directions.
Cautions about using spray-on oven
cleaners:
■ Do not spray on the electrical controls
and switches because it could cause
a short circuit and result in sparking
or fire.
■ Do not allow a film from the cleaner to
build up on the temperature sensor—
it could cause the oven to heat
improperly. (The sensor is located at
the top of the oven.) Carefully wipe
the sensor clean after each oven
cleaning, being careful not to move
the sensor as a change in its position
could affect how the oven bakes.
■ Do not spray any oven cleaner on the
outside of the oven door, handles or
any exterior surface of the oven, wood
or painted surfaces. The cleaner can
damage these surfaces.
Painted Surfaces
Painted surfaces include the sides,
control panel, door and kick panel.
Clean these with soap and water or a
vinegar and water solution.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleansing
powders, steel wool or harsh abrasives on any
painted surface.
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Read these instructions completely and carefully.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Installation of this range must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA.54, latest edition. In Canada, installation must conform
with the current Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1 or the current Propane Installation
Code, CAN/CGA-B149.2, and with local codes where applicable. This range has been design-
certified by CSA International according to ANSI Z21.1, latest edition and Canadian Gas
Association according to CAN/CGA-1.1 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 the
local inspector’s 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.
Don’t touch electrical switches.
Extinguish any open flame.
Immediately call your gas supplier.
Installation of the range.
■ This product must be installed by a
licensed plumber or gas fitter.
■ When using ball type gas shut-off valves,
they shall be the T-handle type.
■ A flexible gas connector, when used,
must not exceed 3 feet.
IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
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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 (ANSI/NFPA
70, latest edition). In Canada, electrical
grounding must be in accordance with the
current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical
Code Part 1 and/or 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 180°F
without shrinking, warping or discoloring.
Do not install the range over carpeting
unless a sheet of 1/4″ 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 200°F.
■ 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.
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WARNING! INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
■ Phillips and flat-blade (3/16″ or smaller)
screwdrivers
■ Pencil and ruler
■ Two pipe wrenches (one for backup)
■ Open-end or adjustable wrench
■ Level
■ Drill, awl or nail
■ Pliers
■ 5/16″ Nut driver
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED:
■ Gas line shut-off valve
■ Pipe joint sealant or UL-approved pipe thread
tape with Teflon* that resists action of natural
and LP gases
■ Flexible metal appliance connector (1/2 ″ I.D.)
A 5-foot 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 (3/4 ″ or 1/2 ″ NPT x 1/2 ″ I.D.)
■ Flare union adapter for connection
to pressure regulator on range
(1/2 ″ NPT x 1/2 ″ I.D.)
■ Long matches and/or match holder (for
models equipped with standing pilots)
*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont
Installation of the range.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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Dimensions and Clearances
Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces.
Models A B C D
20 ″ Wide 20″ 20
3
⁄8 ″ 2 ″ 39
1
⁄2″
24 ″ Wide 24″ 24
3
⁄8 ″ 0 ″ 40
1
⁄2″
A
36″
26″ from wall
to front of
control panel
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3
⁄4″
D
0″ clearance below cooking top and at rear of range
13″
Maximum depth
for cabinets above
range top
36″
18″
Minimum to
cabinets on
either side
of range
30″
B
C
Minimum to wall on
either side of range
above 36″ height
Minimum
24″
■ The ventilating hood must be constructed
of sheet metal not less than 0.0122″ thick.
Install above the cooktop with a clearance
of not less than 1/4″ 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 1/4″
insulating millboard covered with sheet
metal not less than 0.0122″ 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
range—children climbing on the range to
reach items could be seriously injured.
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Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Range 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.
0″
B Minimum distance to walls above
the cooktop on each side
2″
2″
C
D
33″
2″
A
3″
9″
18″
13″
6″
Electrical
Connection
Area
Gas Hookup
Area
Check local codes before making connections.
Recommended gas and electric supply location
30″ Min.
18″ Min.
A
Models A B C D
20 ″ Wide 20
3
⁄8 ″ 2 ″ 2″ 4 ″
24 ″ Wide 24
3
⁄8 ″ 0″ 3 ″ 5 ″
Max.
NOTE: Recommended gas hook-up locations
behind range. Gas fittings and shut-off cock
should NOT protrude more than 2″ from the
wall to allow the range to fit against the wall.
Protect Your Floor
Your range, like many other household items, is
heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as
cushioned vinyl or carpeting. When moving the
range on this type of flooring, use care, and it is
recommended that these simple and inexpensive
instructions be followed.
The range should be installed on a sheet of
plywood (or similar material) as follows: When
the floor covering ends at the front of the range,
the area that the range will rest on should be
built up with plywood to the same level or higher
than the floor covering. This will allow the range
to be moved for cleaning or servicing.
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Connect the Range to Gas
The house piping and connector used to connect the range to the main gas supply must be
clean, free of metal shavings, rust, dirt or liquids (oil or water). Contaminants in the supply lines
can work their way into the range manifold and cause failure of gas valves or controls and clog
burners or pilot orifices.
If the range is to be connected to house
piping with flexible or semi-rigid metal
appliance connector, connector nuts MUST
NOT be connected directly to pipe threads.
The appliance connector must be installed
by using the proper flare union adapters
with the connector. Cutoff valve, appliance
connector and adapters are not supplied
with the range. Because hard piping restricts
movement of the range, the use of a CSA
International-certified flexible metal
appliance connector is recommended unless
local codes require a hard-piped connection.
In Canada, flexible connectors must be
single wall metal connectors no longer
than 6 feet in length.
Install a manual shutoff valve in the gas line
in an easily accessible location outside of the
range. Be sure you know how and where to
shut off the gas supply to the range.
Tighten all connections as necessary to
prevent gas leakage in the range or supply
line.
Check alignment of valves after connecting
the range to the gas supply to be sure the
manifold pipe has not been moved. A
misalignment could cause the valve knob
stem to rub on the control panel, resulting
in a gas leak at the valve.
House
piping
Flare union
adapter
Flare union
adapter
Range pressure
regulator
Appliance
connector
Nut
Nut
Gas shut-off
valve
Nipple
Installation of the range.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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Check for Leaks
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.
CAUTION: Do not use a flame to check for gas
leaks.
When using test pressures greater than 1/2 psig
to pressure test the gas supply system of the
residence, disconnect the range and individual
shut-off valve from the gas supply piping. When
using test pressures of 1/2 psig or less to test the
gas supply system, simply isolate the range from
the gas supply system by closing the individual
shut-off valve.
Checking Manifold Gas Pressure
If it should be necessary to check the manifold
gas pressure, connect manometer (water gauge)
or other pressure device to the top burner orifice
farthest from the manifold inlet and turn burner
valve on.
For an accurate pressure check, have at least
2 other top burners burning. Be sure the gas
supply inlet pressure is at least one inch above
specified range manifold pressure.
The gas supply pressure should never be over
14 inches W.C. When properly adjusted for
natural gas, the W.C. pressure is 4 inches; for LP
gas, the W.C. pressure is 10 inches. The range
was factory adjusted for use with natural gas. It
may have been converted for use with LP gas in
step 2.
Light and Adjust Surface Burner Pilots (on standing pilot models)
Be sure surface burner control knobs are in
the OFF position.
Lift the cooktop up and prop it open with
the prop rod provided (see the Care and
cleaning of the range section).
Locate the 2 pilot ports and light each of
them with a match.
If the pilots need adjusting, use a small
flat-bladed screwdriver to turn the adjusting
screw (accessed through a hole in the front
right side of the burner box).
Observe lit burners. Compare the flames
to pictures in the Before you call for service
section. If any flame is unsatisfactory, call
for service.
To avoid pilot outage, slowly lower the
cooktop after lighting the pilots.
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To Make Electrical Connection (on electric ignition models)
CAUTION—FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: DO NOT
USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS
APPLIANCE.
■ This appliance must be supplied with the
proper voltage and frequency, and connected
to an individual, properly grounded and
polarized branch circuit, protected by a circuit
breaker or time-delay fuse, as noted on the
rating plate. (Refer to the rating plate under
the cooktop for this information. See the
Lift-Up Cooktop section in this manual for
instructions on how to lift the cooktop.)
■ Wiring must conform to National Electrical
Codes or the prevailing local code for a range
of this kilowatt rating. (Refer to the rating plate
under the cooktop for this information. See
the Lift-Up Cooktop section in this manual for
instructions on how to lift the cooktop.)
■ If the electric supply provided does not meet
the above specifications, call a licensed
electrician.
WARNING!
Electrical Grounding Instructions
This appliance is equipped with a three prong
grounding plug for your protection against shock
hazard and should be plugged directly into a
properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or
remove the grounding prong from this plug.
INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE.
Pilot
adjustment
Top pilots adjustment screw controls the
rate of gas to the top burner pilots.
Pilot port
Installation of the range.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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If Range Has Electric Ignition
There are separate ignition devices for the left
and right hand surface burners. Both of these
ignitors are ON when any knob is turned to the
LITE setting. The ignitors will spark as long as any
of the top burner knobs are at the LITE setting.
In the event of an electrical power failure, the
top burners can still be used. To light a burner,
hold a lit kitchen match adjacent to the top
burner to be used and turn valve knob to LITE.
USE EXTREME CAUTION.
Light the Oven Pilot (on standing pilot models)
Be sure the OVEN TEMP knob is in the OFF
position.
Open the broiler door and
remove the broiler pan.
Find the oven pilot port at the back of the
oven.
To light the oven pilot, push in
and hold the OVEN TEMP knob while
lighting the pilot with a long match or
match in a match holder. Once the oven
pilot is lit, continue holding the OVEN TEMP
knob in for one minute before releasing.
Shield
(on some
models)
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Adjust the Oven Burner Air Shutter if Necessary
For Natural Gas:
The oven burner flame should be a clean, blue
flame with distinct inner cones approximately 1/2
inch long. A soft, lazy flame with indistinct cones
means too much gas or not enough air. A noisy
lifting flame means too much air.
For LP Gas:
The flame should have approximately 1-inch
blue cones. After 30 seconds of burner operation,
check for flames lifting off the burner ports.
If lifting is observed, gradually reduce the air
shutter opening until flames are stabilized.
Some yellow tipping may be normal for LP gas.
If adjustment is necessary:
Remove the valve shield in the rear of the
broiler compartment.
Loosen the lock screw located at the top of
the air shutter, then rotate the air shutter to
the correct setting and retighten screw.
Oven burner flame can be checked as
follows (without burner baffle in place):
To correct a yellow flame—Increase size
of air shutter opening.
To correct a lifting, but distinct, blue
flame—Decrease size of air shutter
opening.
The air shutter should be set approximately
2/3 open for natural gas, and approximately
full open for LP gas.
The oven burner air shutter adjustment is
the same on ranges with a gas pilot or
electric ignition.
Replace the valve shield (on some models)
in the rear of the broiler compartment.
Natural gas
L.P. gas
Bake/broil
burner
1/2″
1″
Blue flames
Inner cone
of flame
Loosen
lock
screw
Air shutter
The combustion quality of burner flames needs
to be determined visually.
If burner flames look like (A), further adjustment
is required. 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.
Quality of Flames
(A) Yellow flames:
Further adjustment
required
(B) Yellow tips on
outer cones:
Normal for LP gas
(C) Soft blue flames:
Normal for natural
gas
Installation of the range.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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Level the Range
For proper cooking and baking, the range must
be leveled. Leveling legs are located on each
corner at the base of the range.
Install the oven shelves (see use and care
section for instructions). Put a spirit level
or a glass measuring cup partially filled
with water on one of the oven shelves.
Turn the legs clockwise to raise the range
and counterclockwise to lower the range.
Adjust the leveling legs until the range
is level.
Slide the range back toward the wall, being
careful not to damage the sides or top of
the range, or the adjacent cabinets.
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WARNING!
Anti-Tip Bracket
• ALL RANGES CAN TIP
• INJURY COULD RESULT
• INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICE
PACKED WITH RANGE
• SEE INSTRUCTIONS
Anti-Tip Bracket Installation Instructions
Anti-tip bracket attaches to the floor to hold either rear
range leg. When fastening to the floor, be sure that the
screws do not penetrate electrical wiring or plumbing. If
you cannot be sure of this, use shorter screws that will not
penetrate through the flooring.
If the anti-tip device supplied with the range does
not fit the application, use the universal anti-tip device
WB2X7909.
Decide whether the anti-tip bracket will
be installed on the right or left side of the
range location.
If the bracket side of the range is next to a
cabinet or wall, place the bracket 1
9
⁄16″ from
the cabinet or wall.
If there is no adjacent cabinet, determine
where the location of the range side
(painted outside panel) will be. Place the
bracket so that the distance between the
mounting holes (center line) is 1
3
⁄8″ from
the side panel. Position the bracket so the
back hole is 2
7
⁄16″ from the back wall.
Screw the bracket securely to the floor
with the screws provided. The screws are
self-drilling in wood, plywood, particle and
chip board, and most metal framing. If
attaching to masonry, you can buy suitable
screws and/or anchors at hardware stores.
Use a masonry drill to drill the required
holes.
Using your hand or channel-lock pliers,
back out the four range legs at least two
turns. Level the range. See the Protect Your
Floor and Leveling the Range information in
these Installation Instructions for leveling
information.
Slide the range into place.
Wall behind
range
Adjacent cabinet
or wall
2
7
⁄16″
1
9
⁄16″
Wall
Anti-tip
bracket
2
7
⁄16″
Installation of the range.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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When All Hookups Are Complete
Make sure all controls are left in the OFF
position.
Make sure the flow of combustion and
ventilation air to the range is unobstructed.
Mobile Home Installation:
Be sure the installation of this range in a
manufactured or mobile home conforms with
the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 [formerly the Federal
Standard for Mobile Home Construction and
Safety Title 24, H.U.D. (Part 280)] or when such
standards are not applicable, the Standard for
Manufactured Home Installations 1984
(Manufactured Home Sites Communities and
Set-Ups), ANSI A225.1-latest edition, or with local
codes. In Canada, mobile home installation must
be in accordance with the current CAN/CSA
Z240/MH Mobile Home Installation Code.
Model and Serial Number Location:
The serial plate for your range is located under
the cooktop. See the Lift-Up Cooktop section in
this manual for instructions on how to lift the
cooktop. In addition to the model and serial
numbers, it tells you the ratings of the burners
and type of fuel and pressure for which the range
was adjusted when it left the factory.
When ordering parts, always include the model
number and serial number to ensure proper
replacement parts. Parts may be obtained
through General Electric/Hotpoint Factory
Service Centers or General Electric/Hotpoint
authorized Customer Care
®
servicers.
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 back of the range.
Keep these instructions and the orifices in case
you want to convert back to natural gas.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Top burners do not light The pilots are not lit. • On models with standing pilots, lift the cooktop and
or do not burn evenly (on standing pilot models) hold a lit match next to the pilot opening between the
front and rear burners.
Plug on range is not • On models with electric ignition, make sure electrical
completely inserted in plug is plugged into a live, properly grounded outlet.
the electrical outlet.
Burner holes on the side • Remove the burners and clean them with a safety pin
or around the top of the or paper clip. Make sure you do not enlarge the holes.
burner may be clogged.
Burners may not be fitted • Remove the burners and reinstall them properly.
correctly onto the mounting
brackets.
Burners have yellow or The combustion quality of • Use the illustrations below to determine if your burner
yellow-tipped flames burner flames needs to be flames are normal. If burner flames look like A, further
determined visually. adjustment is required. 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.
A–Yellow flames B–Yellow tips C–Soft blue flames
Further adjustment on outer cones Normal for natural
required Normal for LP gas gas
Burner flames very LP gas is improperly • Check all steps in the Installation of the range
large or yellow connected. section.
Oven will The thermostat capillary • Make sure the thermostat capillary bulb (located in the
not work bulb must be clean and upper portion of the oven) is in the correct position, not
unobstructed. touching oven sides and not coated with anything.
The oven vent is blocked. • The oven vent, on the back of the range, must be
unobstructed.
Oven control improperly set. • See the Using the oven sections.
Incorrect cookware or • See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section.
cookware of improper
size being used.
Oven bottom not securely • See the Care and cleaning of the range section.
seated in position.
Pilot light is not lit • See the Oven Lighting Instructions for Standing Pilot
(on standing pilot models) Models section.
Strong odor Improper air/gas ratio • Adjust oven burner air shutter. See the Installation of
in the oven. the range section.
This is temporary. • An odor from the insulation around the oven liner is
normal for the first few times the oven is used.
Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the chart on this page
first and you may not need to call for service.
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Gas Range Warranty.
For The Period Of: We Will Replace:
One Year Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
From the date of the During this full one-year warranty, we will also provide, free of charge, all labor
original purchase and in-home service to replace the defective part.
■ 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.
■ Damage caused after delivery.
■ 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.
What is Not Covered:
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for
home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know
what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or
an authorized Customer Care
®
technician. To schedule service,
on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at www.GEAppliances.com, or
call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
Staple your receipt here.
Proof of the original purchase
date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
Printed in Turkey
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GE supports the Universal Design concept—products, services and environments that can be used by
people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and
mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE’s Universal Design applications, including kitchen
design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call
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Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty
is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours.
GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires.
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Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their
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Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally
should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause
unsafe operation.
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