Use and Care Guide
Built-In Gas Oven
GE Appliances
164D2966P218-1
Model: JGRP17
Safety Instructions ................... 2–4
Operating Instructions
Aluminum Foil ........... 4, 14, 18–20, 22, 26
Baking .................................................... 12–14
Broiling ................................................... 20, 21
Features ........................................................... 5
Oven Control, Clock and Timer........... 6–10
Roasting ................................................. 18, 19
Self-Cleaning Instructions ................. 22–24
Shelves ............................... 4, 11–18, 20–22
Special Features of Your Control ....... 8–10
Timed Baking........................................ 15, 16
Care and Cleaning ................ 25–27
Broiler Pan and Grid.................................... 25
Lift-Off Oven Door....................................... 27
Oven Light..................................................... 25
Removable Oven Bottom.......................... 26
Removable Storage Drawer..................... 25
Self-Cleaning Instructions ................. 22–24
Shelves .......................................................... 26
Problem Solver ...................... 29, 30
Thermostat Adjustment—
Do It Yourself............................................ 17
More questions ?…call
GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000
Minor Adjustments
Broil and Oven Burner................................ 28
Orifice Hoods ............................................... 28
Consumer Services.................. 31
Important Phone Numbers....................... 31
Model and Serial Numbers ......................... 2
Removal of Packaging Tape ....................... 2
Warranty ....................................... Back Cover
HELP US HELP YOU…
Read this guide carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your
new oven properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need more help, call:
GE Answer Center
®
800.626.2000
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
How to Remove Packaging Tape
To assure no damage is done to the finish of the
product, the safest way to remove adhesive left from
packaging tape on new appliances is an application of
a household liquid dishwashing detergent, mineral oil
or cooking oil. Apply with a soft cloth and allow to
soak. Wipe dry and then apply an appliance polish to
thoroughly clean and protect the surface.
NOTE: The plastic tape must be removed from the
chrome trim on oven parts. It cannot be removed if it
is baked on.
Write down the model and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label on the front of the oven
behind the door. These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that
came with your oven. Before sending in this card,
please write these numbers here:
Model Number Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your oven.
If you received a damaged oven…
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold
you the oven.
Save time and money.
Before you request service…
Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide.
It lists causes of minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
— 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 guide is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or death.
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page
in the back of this guide.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with
the service you receive, here are three steps to follow
for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details—including your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Program
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
• The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the Governor of
California to publish a list of substances known
to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure to such substances.
• Gas appliances can cause minor exposure
to four of these substances, namely benzene,
carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused
primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural
gas or LP fuels. Properly adjusted burners,
indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame,
will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure
to these substances can be minimized further by
venting with an open window or using a
ventilation fan or hood.
When You Get Your Oven
• Have the installer show you the location of
the oven gas cut-off valve and how to shut it
off if necessary.
• Have your oven 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 oven installers or service technicians.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your oven unless it is specifically
recommended in this guide. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
• Be sure all packaging materials are removed
from the oven before operating it, to prevent fire
or smoke damage should the packaging material
ignite.
• Do not touch the interior surface of the oven.
These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even
though they are dark in color. During and after
use, do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials contact, any interior area of
the oven; allow sufficient time for cooling first.
Potentially hot surfaces include the oven vent
openings, surfaces near the opening and crevices
around the door.
Remember: The inside surfaces of an oven may
be hot when the door is opened.
• Be sure your oven is correctly adjusted by a
qualified service technician or installer for the
type of gas (Natural or LP) on which it is to be
used. Your oven can be converted for use on
either type of gas. See the Installation
Instructions.
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.
• Be sure the oven is securely installed in a
cabinet that is firmly attached to the house
structure. Never allow anyone to climb, sit, stand
or hang on the oven door.
Using Your Oven
• Do not leave children alone or unattended
where an oven is hot or in operation. They
could be seriously burned.
• Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang
on the door or the storage drawer. They could
damage the oven.
• CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN
CABINETS ABOVE AN OVEN—CHILDREN
CLIMBING ON THE OVEN TO REACH
ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
• Teach children not to play with the controls
or any other part of the oven.
• Never leave the oven door open when you are
not watching the oven.
•
Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains
or drapes a safe distance from your oven.
• Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance. Be careful when
reaching for items stored in cabinets over the
oven. Flammable material could be ignited if
brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfaces
and may cause severe burns.
• For your safety, never use your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
• 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. Such cloths can catch fire on a hot burner.
• Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens a safe distance from
your oven.
•
Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and
canned food a safe distance away from your oven.
• Do not use water on grease fires.
Smother fire or flame or use a multi-
purpose dry chemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher.
Flame in the oven can be smothered completely
by closing the oven door and turning the oven
off or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.
• Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the oven when not in use.
• 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 oven.
• Do not use the oven as a storage area. Items
stored in the oven can ignite.
• When cooking pork, follow the directions exactly
and always cook the meat to an internal temperature
of at least 170°F. This assures that, in the remote
possibility that trichina may be present in the meat,
it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat.
• Stand away from oven when opening the oven
door. The hot air or steam which escapes can burn
hands, face and/or eyes.
• Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container could
burst, causing an injury.
• Place the oven shelf in the desired position
while the oven is cool.
• Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also
a precaution against burns from touching the
hot surfaces of the door or the oven walls.
• Keep the oven vent ducts unobstructed.
• Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
• When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
• Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch fire.
• Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven
except as described in this guide. Misuse could
result in a fire hazard or damage to the oven.
• Use only glass cookware that is recommended
for use in gas ovens.
• After broiling, always take the broiler pan out of
the oven and clean it. Leftover grease in the broiler
pan can catch fire 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.
• Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in
or near your oven.
• 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 the oven off, and keep the oven door
closed to contain the fire until it burns out.
•
Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care Guide.
Self-Cleaning Oven
• Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door
gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be
taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
• Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven.
Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside
of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.
• Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler
pan, grid and other utensils.
• Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before
starting the self-cleaning operation.
• If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the
oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it
serviced by a qualified technician.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN
Important Safety Instructions Features of Your Oven
7
12
15
2
3
6
13
4
8
16
17
Explained
Feature Index on page
1 Storage Drawer 3, 25
2 Oven Door Gasket 4, 22, 27
3 Lift-Off Oven Door 3, 4
Easily removed for oven cleaning. 20–22, 27
4 Bottom Bake Burner 28
5 Model and Serial Numbers 2
6 Oven Shelf Supports 12, 13
Shelf positions for cooking are
suggested in the Baking, Roasting
and Broiling sections.
7 Oven Shelves with Stop-Locks 4, 11–18,
20–22, 26
8 Top Broil Burner 20, 28
Explained
Feature Index on page
9 Automatic Oven Door Latch 23
10 Oven Light Pad —
Lets you turn the interior oven
light on and off.
11 Oven Control, Clock and Timer 6–10, 26
12 Oven Vent Grille 22
13 Oven Vent 4, 11, 22
14 Automatic Oven Light Switch —
15 Oven Interior Light 22, 25
16 Removable Oven Bottom 26, 28
17 Broiler Pan and Grid 4, 18,
20–22, 25
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ON OFF
START
CLEAR
OFF
SELF
CLEAN
BROIL
BAKE
OVEN
OVEN
LIGHT
HI/LO
TIME CONTROLS
DELAY
START
COOKING
TIME
CLOCK
ON OFF
KITCHEN
TIMER
TEMP
HOUR
MIN
1110
9
1
5
FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL
1. BAKE. Press to select the bake function.
2. BROIL HI/LO. Press to select the broil function.
3. DISPLAY. Shows the operations you have selected,
the time of day and the cooking or cleaning status.
4. START. Must be pressed to start any cooking or
cleaning function.
5. COOKING TIME. Use for Timed Bake.
6. DELAY START. Use along with COOKING
TIME or SELF CLEAN to set the oven to start
and stop automatically at a time you select.
7. CLOCK. Press to enter the time of day.
8. KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF. Press to select the
timer function. The timer does not control oven
operations. The timer can time up to 9 hours and
59 minutes.
9. CLEAR/OFF. Press to cancel any timed oven
operation except the clock and timer.
10. HOUR +/– and MIN +/– pads. Press to set times
up to 9 hours and 59 minutes—for example, the
time of day on the clock, the timer, the starting and
length of cooking time for Timed Bake and the
starting and length of cleaning time for Self-Clean.
11. TEMP +/– pads. Press to set the cooking
temperature you want to use.
12. OVEN LIGHT ON/OFF. Press to turn the oven
light on or off.
13. SELF CLEAN. Press to select the self-cleaning
function. See the Operating the Self-Cleaning
Oven section.
If “F–and a number or letter” flash in the
display and the oven control signals, this
indicates function error code. Press CLEAR/OFF.
Allow the oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven
back into operation. If function error code repeats,
disconnect power to the oven and call for service.
ON OFF
START
CLEAR
OFF
SELF
CLEAN
BROIL
BAKE
OVEN
OVEN
LIGHT
HI/LO
TIME CONTROLS
DELAY
START
COOKING
TIME
CLOCK
ON OFF
KITCHEN
TIMER
TEMP
HOUR
MIN
13 12
789101011
6
3
2
1
4 5 6
Features of Your Oven Control Oven Control, Clock and Timer
OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER
Clock
How to Set the Timer
1. Press KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF.
2. Press the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads until the amount of time you
want shows in the display.
If you make a mistake, press
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
and begin again.
3. Press START.
After pressing START, “SET” disappears;
this tells you the time is counting down,
although the display does not change until
one minute has passed.
4. When time is up, the oven control signals
until you press KITCHEN TIMER
ON/OFF. Display then shows the time
of day.
NOTE: The minute timer is independent of all the
other functions and it does not control the oven.
The CLEAR/OFF pad does not affect the timer.
ON OFF
KITCHEN
TIMER
START
MIN
HOUR
ON OFF
KITCHEN
TIMER
Power Failure
If a flashing time of day is in the display, you have
experienced a power failure. Reset the clock.
To reset the clock, press CLOCK. Enter the correct
time of day by pressing the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads. Press START.
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The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly.
The time of day clock cannot be changed during Delay Start. (It can be changed
during a regular bake or broil operation.)
To Set the Clock
1. Press CLOCK.
2. Press the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads to set the time of day.
3. Press START. This enters the time and
starts the clock.
To check the time of day when the display is
showing other information, simply press CLOCK.
The time of day shows until another pad is pressed.
START
MIN
HOUR
CLOCK
Timer
You may program the timer to time cooking or other
household activities for up to 9 hours and 59 minutes.
The timer counts down in minutes, 1 minute at a time,
until the last 60 seconds are reached, then the control
will beep one time. The seconds will not be displayed
until the last minute is reached.
When the timer reaches “ :00,” the control will beep
3 times followed by one beep every 6 seconds until
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF is pressed.
The 6 second tone can be canceled by following the
steps in the Special Features of Your Oven Control
section under Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle.
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OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER
(continued)
The control has a series of tones that will sound at different times. These
tones may sound while you set the control for an oven function or at the
end of the oven function. They will also alert you when an incorrect time
or temperature has been entered or if there is a problem with the oven.
Tones While Setting the Control Preheat Notification Tone
When you press a touch pad you will hear a beep.
This beep will let you know you have placed enough
pressure on the pad to activate it.
When you set an oven temperature the oven
automatically starts to heat. When the temperature
inside the oven reaches your set temperature a tone will
sound to let you know to place the food in the oven.
Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle
At the end of a timed cycle, 3 short beeps will sound
followed by one beep every 6 seconds, until
CLEAR/OFF is pressed. This continuous 6 second
beep may be canceled.
To cancel the 6 second beep:
1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO,
at the same time for 2 seconds
until the display shows “SF.”
2. Press KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF. The
display shows “CON BEEP” (continuous
beep). Press KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
again. The display shows “BEEP.” (This
cancels the one beep every 6 seconds.)
3. Press START.
START
ON OFF
KITCHEN
TIMER
BROIL
HI/LO
BAKE
Attention Tone
This tone will sound if you set an invalid function or try to set an additional
function. The tone can be quickly identified by watching the display messages.
SPECIAL FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL
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 clock.
They remain in the control’s memory until the steps are repeated. When the
display shows your choice press START. The special features will remain in
memory after a power failure.
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12 Hour Shut-Off Cook and Hold
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.
1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
at the same time for 2 seconds
until the display shows “SF.”
2. Press DELAY START. The display
will show “12 shdn” (12 hour
shut-off). Press DELAY START
again and the display will show
“no shdn” (no shut-off).
3. Press START to activate the no
shut-off and leave the control set
in this special features mode.
Your new control has a cook and hold feature that
keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after the
cooking function is finished. To activate this feature,
follow the steps below.
1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
at the same time for 2 seconds
until the display shows “SF.”
2. Press COOKING TIME. The
display will show “Hld OFF.”
—Press COOKING TIME again to
activate the feature. The display
will show “Hld ON.”
3. Press START to activate the
cook and hold feature and leave
the control set in this special
features mode.
START
COOKING
TIME
BROIL
HI/LO
BAKE
START
DELAY
START
BROIL
HI/LO
BAKE
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Oven Control, Clock and Timer Special Features of Your Oven Control
12 Hour, 24 Hour or Clock Black-Out
Your control is set to use a 12 hour clock. If you would prefer to have a 24
hour military time clock or black-out the clock display, follow the steps below.
1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO at the same time for 2
seconds until the display shows “SF.”
2. Press CLOCK once. The display will show “12 hr.”
—Press CLOCK again to change to the 24 hour military
time clock. The display will show “24 hr.”
—Press CLOCK again to black-out the clock display.
The display will show “OFF.”
3. Press START to activate your choice and leave the
control set in this special features mode.
NOTE: If the clock is in the black-out mode you will not be able to use the
Delay Start function.
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START
CLOCK
BROIL
HI/LO
BAKE
10
Control Lockout
Your control will allow you to lock down the touch
pads so they cannot be activated when pressed.
1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
at the same time for 2 seconds
until the display shows “SF.”
2. Press SELF CLEAN. The display
will show “LOC OFF.”
—Press SELF CLEAN again. The
display will show “LOC.”
3. Press START to activate the control
lockout feature and leave the control set in
this special features mode.
When this feature is on and the touch pads are
pressed the control will beep and the display will
show “LOC.”
NOTE: The control lockout mode will not affect the
clock, timer and oven light touch pads.
START
SELF
CLEAN
BROIL
HI/LO
BAKE
Fahrenheit or Centigrade Temperature Selection
Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit
temperature selections but you may change this to use
the Centigrade selections.
1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
at the same time for two seconds
until the display shows “SF.”
2. Press BROIL HI/LO. The display will
show “F” (Fahrenheit).
3. Press BROIL HI/LO again. The display
will show “C” (Centigrade).
4. Press START.
START
BROIL
HI/LO
BROIL
HI/LO
BROIL
HI/LO
BAKE
Changing the Speed of the + or – Pads
As you use the + or – pads when setting a time or temperature, you may
notice the display changes slowly. This special feature allows you to change
the speed. To set the speed you prefer, follow the steps below.
1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO at the same time for 2
seconds until the display shows “SF.”
2. Press the + pad. The display will show you a set speed
between 1 and 5.
3. Press the + pad to increase the speed up to the number 5.
—Press the – pad to decrease the speed down to the number 1.
4. Press START to activate the setting and leave the
control set in this special features mode.
START
TEMP
BROIL
HI/LO
BAKE
SPECIAL FEATURES
OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL
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USING YOUR OVEN
Before Using Your Oven
1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand
how to set them properly.
2. Check the oven interior. Look at the shelves.
Take a practice run at removing and replacing
them properly to give sure, sturdy support.
3. Read over the information and tips that follow.
4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it,
especially during the first weeks of using your
new oven.
NOTE:
• You may notice a “burning” or “oily” smell the first
few times you turn your oven on. This is normal in
a new oven and will disappear in a short time. To
speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for 4 hours.
See the Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven section.
• A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to
cool internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may
continue to run even after the oven is turned off.
Special Features of Your Oven Control Using Your Oven
Automatic Ignition Oven Vent
The oven burner is lit by electric ignition.
To light the burner, press the pad for the desired
function and press the TEMP + or – pads until the
desired temperature is displayed. The burner should
ignite within 60 seconds.
After the oven reaches the selected temperature, the
oven burner cycles off completely, then on with a full
flame to keep the oven temperature controlled.
When the oven is on, heated air moves through a vent
behind the grille. See the Features of Your Oven section.
The vent area could get hot during oven use.
The vent is needed for proper air flow in the oven and
good baking results. Do not block this vent. Doing so
may cause oven failure or fire.
Power Outage
The oven burner will not light in the event of an electrical power outage.
Do not attempt to light it manually with a match.
Oven Shelves
The shelves are designed with stop-locks so that,
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 a shelf
from the oven, pull
the shelf toward you,
tilt the front end
upward and pull the
shelf out.
To replace, place
the shelf on the shelf
support with the stop-
locks (curved
extension of the shelf) facing up and toward the
rear of the oven. Tilt up the front and push the shelf
toward the back of the oven until it goes past the
bump on the shelf support. Then lower the front of
the shelf and push it all the way back.
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Bump
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USING YOUR OVEN
(continued)
Shelf Positions
The oven has 4 shelf supports, identified in this
illustration as A (bottom), B, C and D (top).
Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the
Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections.
A
B
C
D
Oven Moisture
As your oven heats up, the changing temperature of the air in the oven may
cause water droplets to form on the door glass. These droplets are harmless
and will evaporate as the oven continues to heat up.
BAKING
Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately
using an oven control system. It is recommended that
you operate the oven for a number of weeks to
become familiar with your new oven’s performance.
If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust
the Oven Thermostat section. It lists easy
Do It
Yourself instructions on how to adjust the thermostat.
How to Set Your Oven for Baking
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the
correct position before you turn the oven on.
1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the TEMP + or – pads to set the
oven temperature.
3. Press START. When the oven starts to
heat the changing temperature will be in
the display. (The display starts changing
once the temperature reaches 100°F.)
4. Press CLEAR/OFF when the baking
is finished.
NOTE: A cooling fan may automatically turn on and
off to cool internal parts. This is normal, and the fan
may continue to run even after the oven is turned off.
To change the oven temperature during the
Bake cycle, press the BAKE pad and set the
new temperature.
CLEAR
OFF
START
TEMP
BAKE
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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 shelf position B or
C. See the chart for suggested shelf positions.
Type of Food Shelf Position
Angel food cake A
Biscuits or 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 A (on cookie sheet)
Casseroles B or C
Roasting A or B
Using Your Oven Baking
D
C
B
A
Preheating
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat
means bringing the oven up to the specified
temperature before putting the food in the oven.
To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature—
selecting a higher temperature does not shorten
preheat time.
Preheating is necessary for good results when baking
cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles
and roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovens
without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10
minutes. After the oven is preheated, place the food
in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat
from escaping.
Baking Pans Pan Placement
Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the
pan determines the amount of browning that will occur.
• 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.
• Glass baking dishes also absorb heat. When baking
in glass baking dishes, the temperature may need to
be reduced by 25°F.
• If you are using dark non-stick pans, you may find
that you need to reduce the oven temperature 25°F.
to prevent over-browning.
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.
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BAKING
(continued)
Cookies
When baking cookies, 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 during baking, use only one cookie
sheet in the oven at a time.
Pies Cakes
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.
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.
Aluminum Foil
Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil. This
will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor
baking. A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a
spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches
below the food.
Don’t Peek
Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do
not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes
provide minimum and maximum baking times such
as “bake 30-40 minutes.”
DO NOT open the door to check until the
minimum time. Opening the oven door frequently
during cooking allows heat to escape and makes
baking times longer. Your baking results may also
be affected.
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TIMED BAKING
How to Set Your Oven for Time Bake
The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or off
automatically at specific times that you set. Examples
of Immediate Start (oven turns on now and you set it
to turn off automatically at the end of cooking time)
and Delay Start and Stop (setting the oven to turn on
automatically at a later time and turn off after a preset
cooking time) will be described.
NOTE: Before beginning make sure the clock shows
the correct time of day.
To set the clock, first press CLOCK.
Press the HOUR and MIN + or – pads to
set the time of day. Press START.
NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are using
Timed Baking and do not press START after entering
the baking temperature.
CLOCK
Baking Timed Baking
How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the
correct position before you turn the oven on.
The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a
selected length of time. At the end of cooking time,
the oven will turn off automatically.
1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the TEMP + or – pads to
set the oven temperature.
3. Press COOKING TIME.
NOTE: If your recipe requires
preheating, you may need to add
additional time to the length
of the cooking time.
4. Press the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads to set the baking time.
The oven temperature that you set
and the cooking time that you
entered will be displayed.
5. Press START. The display shows the oven
temperature that you set and the cooking
time countdown. (The display starts
changing once the temperature reaches
100°F.)
The oven will continue to cook for the
programmed amount of time, then shut
off automatically.
6. Press CLEAR/OFF to clear the end of
cycle tone if necessary.
NOTE:
• The low temperature zone of this oven (between
170°F. and 200°F.) is available to keep hot cooked
foods warm. Food kept in the oven longer than two
hours at these low temperatures may spoil.
• Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and pork, should not be allowed
to sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.
Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful
bacteria. Be sure the oven light is off because heat
from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
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CLEAR
OFF
START
MIN
HOUR
COOKING
TIME
TEMP
BAKE
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TIMED BAKING
(continued)
How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the
correct position before you turn the oven on.
You can set the control to delay the start of cooking,
cook for a specific length of time and then turn off
automatically.
1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the TEMP + or – pads to set
the temperature.
3. Press COOKING TIME.
NOTE: If your recipe requires
preheating, you may need to add
additional time to the cooking time.
4. Press the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads to set the baking time.
5. Press DELAY START.
6. Press the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads to set the time of day you want
the oven to turn on and start cooking.
7. Press START.
If you would like to check the times you
have set, press DELAY START to check
the start time you have set or press
COOKING TIME 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 the
changing temperature (starting at 100°F.)
and the cooking time countdown.
At the end of cooking time the oven
will turn off and the end of cycle tone
will sound.
8. Press CLEAR/OFF to clear the end of
cycle tone if necessary.
NOTE:
• The low temperature zone of this oven (between
170°F. and 200°F.) is available to keep hot cooked
foods warm. Food kept in the oven longer than two
hours at these low temperatures may spoil.
• Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and pork, should not be allowed
to sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.
Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful
bacteria. Be sure the oven light is off because heat
from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
CLEAR
OFF
DELAY
START
START
MIN
HOUR
DELAY
START
MIN
HOUR
COOKING
TIME
TEMP
BAKE
Easy Steps:
1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the TEMP + or – pads to select oven
temperature.
3. Press COOKING TIME.
4. Press the HOUR and MIN + or – pads to set
the length of baking time.
5. Press DELAY START.
6. Press the HOUR and MIN + or – pads to set the
desired start time.
7. Press START.
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ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT—
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 cool,
you can adjust the thermostat yourself. If you think
it is too hot, adjust the thermostat to make it cooler. If
you think it is too cool, adjust the thermostat to make
it hotter.
We do not recommend the use of inexpensive
thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores,
to check the temperature setting of your new oven.
These thermometers may vary 20–40 degrees.
To Adjust the Thermostat:
1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO at
the same time for 2 seconds until
the display shows “SF.”
2. Press BAKE. A two digit number
shows in the display.
3. The oven temperature can be
adjusted up to (+) 35°F. hotter or
(-) 35°F. cooler. Press the TEMP +
pad to increase the temperature
in 1 degree increments. Press the
TEMP – pad to decrease the
temperature in 1 degree increments.
4. When you have made the
adjustment, press START to go
back to the time of day display.
Use your oven as you would
normally.
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling or
self-cleaning temperatures. It will be retained in
memory after a power failure.
START
TEMP
BAKE
BROIL
HI/LO
BAKE
Timed Baking Adjust the Oven Thermostat
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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.
Therefore, the oven controls are set for Baking or
Timed Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound,
indicating the oven is working properly.) Timed
Baking will turn the oven on and off automatically.
Most meats continue to cook slightly after being
removed from the oven. The internal temperature
will rise about 5° to 10°F. during the recommended
standing time of 10 to 20 minutes. This allows
roasts to firm up and makes them easier to carve.
To compensate for this rise in temperature, you may
want to remove the roast sooner (at 5° to 10°F. less
than the temperature in the Roasting Guide).
Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot
oven and therefore should be removed when the
desired internal temperature has been reached.
Use of Aluminum Foil
You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan.
This makes clean-up easier when using the pan for
marinating, cooking with fruits, cooking heavily
cured meats or basting food during cooking. Press
the foil tightly around the inside of the pan.
How to Set Your Oven for Roasting
1. Place the shelf in A or B position. No preheating
is necessary.
2. Check the weight of the
meat. Place the meat fat
side up, or poultry
breast side up, on
roasting grid in a
shallow pan. The
melting fat will baste
the meat. Select a pan
as close to the size of
the meat as possible.
(The broiler pan with grid is a good pan for this.)
3. Press BAKE.
4. Press the TEMP + or – pads to set
the temperature.
5. Press START.
6. Press CLEAR/OFF when roasting
is finished.
To change the oven temperature during the
roasting cycle, press BAKE and set the new
temperature.
CLEAR
OFF
START
TEMP
BAKE
B
A
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Questions and Answers
Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a
meat thermometer?
A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the
completion of cooking time is recommended.
Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide.
For roasts over 8 lbs. check with thermometer at
half-hour intervals after half the cooking time
has passed.
Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to
carve it?
A. Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to
20 minutes after removing them from the oven.
Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat.
Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook a
roast or poultry?
A. It is not necessary to preheat your oven.
Q. When buying a roast, are there any special tips
that would help me cook it more evenly?
A. Yes. Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible,
or buy rolled roasts.
Q. Can I seal the sides of my foil “tent” when
roasting a turkey?
A. Sealing the foil will steam the meat. Leaving it
unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown
the meat.
Oven Approximate Roasting Time Internal
Type Temperature Doneness in Minutes per Pound Temperature °F.
Meat 3 to 5 lbs. 6 to 8 lbs.
Tender cuts; rib, high quality 325° Rare: 24–33 18–22 140°–150°*
sirloin tip, rump or top round† Medium: 35–39 22–29 150°–160°
Well Done: 40–45 30–35 170°–185°
Lamb leg or bone-in shoulder† 325° Rare: 21–25 20–23 140°–150°*
Medium: 25–30 24–28 150°–160°
Well Done: 30–35 28–33 170°–185°
Veal shoulder, leg or loin† 325° Well Done: 35–45 30–40 170°–180°
Pork loin, rib or shoulder† 325° Well Done: 35–45 30–40 170°–180°
Ham, precooked 325° To Warm: 17–20 minutes per pound (any weight) 115°–125°
Poultry 3 to 5 lbs. Over 5 lbs.
Chicken or Duck 325° Well Done: 35–40 30–35 185°–190°
Chicken pieces 350° Well Done: 35–40 185°–190°
10 to 15 lbs. Over 15 lbs. In thigh:
Turkey 325° Well Done: 18–25 15–20 185°–190°
†For boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick, add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given above.
*The U.S. Department of Agriculture says “Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F. means
some food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)
Roasting Roasting Guide
ROASTING GUIDE
Frozen Roasts
Frozen roasts of beef, pork, lamb, etc., can be started
without thawing, but allow 10 to 25 minutes per
pound additional time (10 minutes per pound for
roasts under 5 pounds, more time for larger roasts).
Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting.
Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly.
Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked
successfully without thawing. Follow the directions
given on the package label.
BROILING
Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the
food. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled.
Follow these directions to keep spattering and
smoking to a minimum.
If the meat has fat or gristle around the edge, cut
vertical slashes through both about 2 inches apart. If
desired, the fat may be trimmed, leaving a layer about
1/8 inch thick.
Place the meat on the broiler grid in the broiler pan.
Always use the grid so the fat drips into the broiler
pan; otherwise the juices may become hot enough to
catch on fire.
Position the broiler pan on a shelf on the recommended
shelf position as suggested in the Broiling Guide.
Place the sump area of the broiler pan to the front
of the door.
Broiling should always be done with the oven
door closed.
Turn the food using tongs only once during broiling.
Time the foods for the first side according to the
Broiling Guide.
Turn the food, then use the times given for the second
side as a guide to the preferred doneness.
To test if your broiler is working properly: Cover the
entire broiler pan grid with bread. Place the broiler pan
on the third shelf from the bottom. Broil until the bread
is golden brown. If you have browning on both sides
of the pan, your broiler is working properly. If toast
browns only on one side of the pan, call for service.
Questions and Answers
Q. Are there blue flames on both sides of the
broil burner?
A. Yes, but the bright orange glow of the burner
igniter may make the flame difficult to see. If you
cannot see the flame on both sides and feel your
broil burner is not functioning properly, try the
“toast test.”
Q. When broiling, is it necessary to always use a
grid in the pan?
A. Yes. Using the grid suspends the meat over the pan.
As the meat cooks, the juices fall into the pan, thus
keeping meat drier. Juices are protected by the grid
and stay cooler, thus preventing excessive spatter
and smoking.
Q. Should I salt the meat before broiling?
A. No. Salt draws out the juices and allows them to
evaporate. Always salt after cooking. Piercing the
meat with a fork allows juices to escape. Turn the
meat with tongs instead of a fork.
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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 grid and cut slits in
it just like the grid.
Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining
into the broiler pan. The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire.
If you do not cut the slits, you are frying, not broiling.
Always
place sump
to the front
of the door.
How to Set Your Oven for Broiling
1. Press BROIL HI/LO.
2. Press BROIL HI/LO again (alternates
between LO Broil and HI Broil).
3. Press START.
4. Press CLEAR/OFF when broiling
is finished.
CLEAR
OFF
START
BROIL
HI/LO
Quantity and/or Shelf First Side Second Side
Food Thickness Position Time, Minutes Time, Minutes Comments
Bacon 1/2 lb. (about 8 C 5 2
1
⁄
2
Arrange in single layer.
thin slices)
Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) Space evenly.
Well Done 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick C 8–9 6–7 Up to 8 patties take about same time.
Beef Steaks
Rare 1 inch thick B 9 7 Steaks less than 1 inch thick cook
Medium (1 to 1
1
⁄
2
lbs.) B 12–13 5–6 through before browning. Pan frying
Well Done B 13 8–9 is recommended. Slash fat.
Rare 1
1
⁄
2
inches thick B 10 6–7
Medium (2 to 2
1
⁄
2
lbs.) B 15 9–12
Well Done B 25 16–18
Chicken 1 whole A 28–30 18–20 Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes per
(2 to 2
1
⁄
2
lbs.), side for cut-up chicken. Brush each
split lengthwise side with melted butter. Broil skin-
side-down first.
Bakery Products
Bread (Toast) or 2 to 4 slices C or D 2–3 1/2–1 Space evenly. Place English muffins
Toaster Pastries 1 pkg. (2) cut-side-up and brush with butter,
English Muffins 2 (split) C or D 3–4 if desired.
Lobster Tails 2–4 C 13–16 Do not Cut through back of shell. Spread open.
(6 to 8 oz. each) turn over. Brush with melted butter before and
after half of broiling time.
Fish 1-lb. fillets 1/4 to B 5 5 Handle and turn very carefully. Brush
1/2 inch thick with lemon butter before and during
cooking if
desired. Preheat broiler to
increase browning.
Ham Slices 1 inch thick C 8 8 Increase time 5 to 10 minutes per side
(precooked) for 1
1
⁄
2
inch thick or home cured ham.
Pork Chops 2 (1/2 inch thick) B 10–12 4–5 Slash fat.
Well Done 2 (1 inch thick) B 12–13 8–9
about 1 lb.
Lamb Chops
Medium 2 (1 inch thick), B 8 4–7 Slash fat.
Well Done about 10 to 12 oz. B 10 10
Medium 2 (1
1
⁄
2
inches thick), B 10 4–6
Well Done about 1 lb. B 17 12–14
Wieners and 1-lb. pkg. (10) C 6 1–2 If desired, split sausages in half
similar precooked lengthwise; cut into 5- to 6-inch pieces.
sausages, bratwurst
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BROILING GUIDE
• Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with
your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and
spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower
part of the pan.
• Broiling should always be done with the oven
door closed.
• For steaks and chops, slash the fat evenly around the
outside edges of the meat. To slash, cut crosswise
through outer fat surface just to the edge of the meat.
Use tongs to turn the meat over to prevent piercing
the meat and losing juices.
• I
f desired, marinate meats or chicken before broiling
or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only.
• When arranging the food on the pan, do not let fatty
edges hang over sides because dripping fat will soil
the oven bottom.
• The broiler does not need to be preheated. However,
for very thin foods, or to increase browning, preheat
if desired.
• Use LO Broil to cook foods such as poultry or thick
pork chops evenly without over-browning them.
• Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning the oven
shelf at next lowest shelf position and increasing
cooking time given in this guide 1
1
⁄
2
times per side.
Broiling Broiling Guide
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OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN
Normal Cleaning Time: 4 hours
Before a Clean Cycle
1. Remove the broiler pan, broiler grid, all cookware
and any aluminum foil from the oven—they can
not withstand the high cleaning temperatures.
NOTE: The oven shelves may be cleaned in the
self-cleaning oven. However, they will darken, lose
their luster and become hard to slide. Wipe the
shelf supports with cooking oil after self-cleaning
to make shelves slide more easily.
2. Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom. If you
use soap, rinse thoroughly before self-cleaning
to prevent staining.
3. Clean spatters or soil on the oven front frame and
the oven door outside the gasket with a dampened
cloth. The oven front frame and the oven door
outside the gasket do not get cleaned by the self-
clean cycle. On these areas, use detergent and hot
water or a soap-filled steel wool pad. Rinse well
with a vinegar and water solution. This will help
prevent a brown residue from forming when the
oven is heated. Buff these areas with a dry cloth.
Do not clean the gasket.
Clean the outside front of the oven door with
soap and water. Also use soap and water to clean
under the oven vent grille. Do not use abrasives
or oven cleaners.
Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place.
Do not rub or clean the door gasket—
the fiberglass material of the gasket has an
extremely low resistance to abrasion. An intact
and well-fitting oven door gasket is essential for
energy-efficient oven operation and good baking
results. If you notice the gasket becoming worn,
frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become
displaced on the door, you should have it replaced.
Do not let water run down through openings in
the top of the door. To help prevent water from
getting in these slots when cleaning, open the door
as far as it will go.
4. Close the oven door and make sure the oven
light is off. If the oven light is not turned off,
the life of the bulb will be shortened or it may
burn out immediately. The door latches
automatically after the clean cycle is set.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven
protectors in or near the self-cleaning oven.
A combination of any of these products plus the
high clean-cycle temperature may damage the
porcelain finish of the oven.
Important:
The oven door must be closed and all controls must
be set correctly for the cycle to work properly.
Oven
vent
grille
Oven
front
frame
Oven
light
Oven
vent
Area
inside
gasket
Oven door
gasket
Area outside
gasket
Openings
in door
How to Set the Oven for Cleaning
1. Follow the steps in the Before a
Clean Cycle section.
2. Press SELF CLEAN.
3. Press the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads to set the clean time, if a time
other than 4 hours is needed.
Clean time is normally 4 hours. You
can change the clean time to any
time between 3 to 5 hours, depending
on the amount of soil in your oven.
4. Press START.
The door locks automatically. The display
will show the clean time remaining.
It will not be possible to open the oven
door until the temperature drops below
the lock temperature and the LOCKED
DOOR light goes off.
5. When the LOCKED DOOR light is off,
open the door.
NOTE:
• You can find out when the clean cycle will
start by pressing DELAY START.
• The display will flash and the control will
beep if you set the clean cycle and forget
to close the oven door.
DELAY
START
START
MIN
HOUR
SELF
CLEAN
Easy Steps:
1. Press SELF CLEAN.
2. Press the HOUR and MIN + or – pads to set the
clean time.
3. Press START.
Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven
How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning
Delay Start is setting the oven to start the clean
cycle automatically at a later time than the present
time of day.
NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the oven clock
shows the correct time of day.
1. Follow the steps in the Before a
Clean Cycle section.
2. Press SELF CLEAN.
3. Press the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads to set the clean time.
4. Press DELAY START.
5. Press the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads to set the time of day you want
the clean cycle to start.
6. Press START.
The door locks automatically. The
display will show the start time. It
will not be possible to open the oven
door until the temperature drops
below the lock temperature and the
LOCKED DOOR light goes off.
7. When the LOCKED DOOR light is
off, open the door.
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START
MIN
HOUR
DELAY
START
MIN
HOUR
SELF
CLEAN
Easy Steps:
1. Press SELF CLEAN.
2. Press the HOUR and MIN + or – pads to set
the clean time.
3. Press DELAY START.
4. Press the HOUR and MIN + or – pads to set
the start time.
5. Press START.
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OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN
(continued)
To Stop a Clean Cycle
1. Press CLEAR/OFF. 2. When the oven has cooled below the locking
temperature and the LOCKED DOOR light goes
off, open the door.
CLEAR
OFF
Questions and Answers
Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of
day, can I still self-clean my oven?
A. If the clock is not set to the correct time of day
you will not be able to set a delay-clean cycle to
end at a specific time.
Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part
of my self-cleaning oven?
A. No cleaners or coatings should be used around
any part of this oven. If you do use them and do
not thoroughly rinse the oven with water, wiping it
absolutely clean afterwards, the residue can scar
the oven surface and damage metal parts the next
time the oven is automatically cleaned.
Q. What should I do if excessive smoking occurs
during cleaning?
A. This is caused by excessive soil. Turn the oven
off. Open the windows to rid the room of smoke.
Wait until the oven has cooled and the words
“LOCKED DOOR” are off in the display. Wipe
up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle.
Q. Is the “crackling” or “popping” sound I hear
during cleaning normal?
A. Yes. This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling
during both the cooking and cleaning functions.
Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning?
A. Yes, there will be an odor during the first few
cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might
also cause a strong odor when cleaning.
Q. What causes the hair-like lines on the enameled
surface of my oven?
A. This is a normal condition, resulting from heating
and cooling during cleaning. These lines do not
affect how your oven performs.
Q. Why do I have ash left in my oven after
cleaning?
A. Some types of soil will leave a deposit which
is ash. It can be removed with a damp sponge
or cloth.
Q. My oven shelves do not slide easily. What is
the matter?
A. After many cleanings, the oven shelves will lose
their luster and become hard to slide. To make
shelves slide more easily wipe the shelf supports
with cooking oil.
Q. My oven shelves have become gray after the
self-clean cycle. Is this normal?
A. Yes. After the self-clean cycle, the shelves will
lose some luster and discolor to a deep gray color.
After Self-Cleaning
You may notice some white ash in the oven. Just wipe
it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools.
If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled
steel wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a
vinegar and water mixture. These deposits are usually
a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle.
If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle, repeat
the cycle.
NOTE:
• No functions can be programmed before the door
automatically unlocks.
• If the shelves have become hard to slide, wipe the
shelf supports with cooking oil.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Proper care and cleaning are important so your oven will give you efficient
and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for your
oven to assure safe and proper maintenance.
Broiler Pan and Grid Removable Storage Drawer
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.
The broiler pan and grid may be cleaned with a
commercial oven cleaner.
Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in
the dishwasher.
Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in the self-
cleaning oven.
Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere
in the oven.
The storage drawer is a good place to store cookware
and bakeware. Do not store plastics and flammable
material in the drawer.
Do not overload the storage drawer. If the drawer
is too heavy, it may slip off the track when opened.
To open the drawer, grasp the center of the handle and
pull straight out.
To remove: Pull the drawer straight
out and lift over
the guide stops.
To replace: Lift over the guide stops and slide the
drawer into place.
To clean both the inside and the outside: Wipe with
soap and water. Rinse well.
Do not use cleansing powders or harsh abrasives
which may scratch the surface.
Oven Light Replacement
CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb,
disconnect the electric power for your oven at the
main fuse or circuit breaker panel.
Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely
before removing or replacing them. When in use, light
bulbs can become warm enough to break if touched
with a moist cloth or towel. When cleaning, avoid
touching warm lights with cleaning cloths if the light
cover is removed.
The oven light (bulb) is covered with a removable
glass cover which is held in place with a wire. Remove
the oven door, if desired, to reach the cover easily.
To remove:
• Hold your hand under
the cover so it doesn’t
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.
• Replace bulb with 40-watt home appliance bulb.
To replace cover:
• Place it into the groove of the light receptacle. Pull
the wire forward to the center of cover until it snaps
in 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 electric power to the oven.
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Wire cover holder
Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven Care and Cleaning
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CARE AND CLEANING
(continued)
Removable Oven Bottom
The oven bottom can be removed to clean large
spills, and to enable you to reach the oven burner.
Oven bottom must be replaced before using the
self-clean cycle.
TO REMOVE:
1. Slide the tab at the center front of the oven bottom
to the left.
2. Lift the oven bottom up and out.
TO REPLACE:
1. Slip the oven bottom into the oven so the tabs in
the rear of the oven bottom fit into the slots in the
oven back.
2. Lower the front of the oven bottom into place and
slide the front tab to the right to lock the oven
bottom into place.
The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish.
To make cleaning easier, protect the oven bottom
from excessive spillovers. This is particularly
important when baking a fruit pie or other foods with
high acid content. Hot fruit fillings or foods that are
acidic (such as milk, tomatoes or sauerkraut, and
sauces with vinegar or lemon juice) may cause pitting
and damage to the porcelain enamel surface.
To protect the oven bottom surface, place a piece
of aluminum foil slightly larger than the baking dish
or a small cookie sheet on a lower shelf or under the
baking dish to catch any spillovers. It should not
completely cover the shelf as this would cause uneven
heat in the oven. Aluminum foil should not be placed
on the oven bottom.
If a spillover does occur on the oven bottom,
allow the oven to cool first. You can clean the oven
bottom with soap and water, a mild abrasive cleanser
or soap-filled abrasive pads. Rinse well to remove any
soap before self-cleaning.
Unlock Lock
Oven Shelves Control Panel
The oven
shelves may
be cleaned
with a mild
abrasive cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning, rinse
the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth.
NOTE: The oven shelves may be cleaned in the
self-cleaning oven. However, they will darken, lose
their luster and become hard to slide. Wipe the shelf
supports with cooking oil after self-cleaning to make
the shelves slide more easily.
It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each
use. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and
water, rinse with clean water and polish dry with a
soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid
cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven cleansers
on the control panel—they will damage the finish.
A 50/50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well.
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Care and Cleaning
Lift-Off Oven Door
The oven door is
removable, but it is heavy.
You may need help
removing and replacing
the door. Do not lift the
door by the handle. This
can cause the glass to
break or can cause
damage to the door.
To remove the door,
open it a few inches to the special stop position that
will hold the door open. Grasp firmly on each side
and lift the door straight up and off the hinges.
NOTE:
• Be careful not to place hands between the hinge and
the oven door frame as the hinge could snap back
and pinch fingers.
• While working in the oven area, cover the hinges
with towels or empty paper towel rolls to prevent
pinched fingers and chipping the porcelain enamel
on the frame.
To replace the door, make sure the hinges are in the
special stop position. Position the slots in the bottom
of the door squarely over the hinges. Then lower the
door slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same
time. If the hinges snap back against the oven frame,
pull them back out.
TO CLEAN THE DOOR:
Inside of the door:
• Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during
the self-clean cycle, you do not need to clean this
by hand. Any soap left on the liner causes additional
stains when the oven is heated.
• The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with
a soap-filled scouring pad.
• Do not rub or clean the door gasket—the
fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely
low resistance to abrasion. An intact and well-
fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy-
efficient oven operation and good baking results.
If you notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or
damaged in any way or if it has become displaced
on the door, you should have it replaced.
NOTE: The gasket is designed with a gap at
the bottom to allow for proper air circulation.
Outside of the door:
• Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top,
sides and front of the oven door. DO NOT let water
run down the openings in the top of the door. Rinse
well. You may also use a glass cleaner to clean the
glass on the outside of the door.
• 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.
Inside gasket
Gasket
Outside gasket
MINOR ADJUSTMENTS YOU CAN MAKE
Adjusting Orifice Hoods
Check the inner cones of the flames. The inner cone
of the flames should be about 1/2
″ long. If the flames
are not right, use a 1/2″ open-end wrench or adjustable
joint pliers to adjust the orifice hood.
WARNING: If you attempt to measure the inner
cone of the flame, please use caution. Burns
could result.
To shorten the cones, tighten the orifice hood
by turning in the “L.P.” direction. To lengthen the
cones, loosen the orifice hood by turning in the
“Nat.” direction.
Nat.
L.P.
Broil and Oven Burner Air Adjustment Shutters
Air adjustment shutters for the broil and oven
burners regulate the flow of air to the flame.
All ovens are factory adjusted for use with the natural
gas used in most areas. But, since the gas in some areas
may be different, you should check all adjustments
described. If you are using LP gas, all the adjustments
must be made.
The air adjustment
shutter for the top
burner is in the center
of the rear wall of
the oven.
The shutter for the
bottom burner is near
the back wall. Remove
the oven bottom for
access.
Turn the burner full on
and check the flames.
The burner flames
should not flutter or
blow away from the
burner. They should be blue in color with no trace of
yellow. Foreign particles in the gas line may cause an
orange flame at first, but this will soon disappear. If
the flames are yellow or flutter, open the air shutter
more. If they blow away from the burner, close the air
shutter more. See the illustration in the Problem
Solver of this guide for correct flame appearance.
To adjust the flow of air to either burner, loosen
the Phillips head screw and rotate the shutter to allow
more or less air into the burner tube as needed.
The flames for the top
(broil) burner should
burn steady with
approximately 1″ blue
cones and should not
extend out over the
edges of the burner
baffle.
To determine if the
bottom burner flames
are proper, remove the
oven bottom and the
burner baffle. The
flames should have
1/2″ to 3/4″ blue cones
with no yellow tipping.
When the baffle is
back in place, the
flames will resettle.
Visually check the color of the flames every 6 months.
If they look like illustration (A) on the Problem
Solver in this guide, call for service.
When checking the flames, before and after
adjustments, the oven door should be closed.
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Loosen
Loosen
Air
adjustment
shutter
Air adjustment shutter
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QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
“F–AND A NUMBER • This is a function error code. Press CLEAR/OFF. Allow the oven to cool one
OR LETTER” FLASH hour. Place the oven back into operation.
IN THE DISPLAY
• Disconnect all power to the oven for 5 minutes and then reconnect power. If the
failure code repeats, call for service.
CLOCK AND TIMER • Check for power outage.
DO NOT WORK
CONTROL SIGNALS AFTER • This is reminding you to press BAKE and then enter a temperature.
ENTERING COOKING TIME
• This is reminding you to enter a bake temperature after having pressed BAKE.
OR DELAY START TIME
• This is reminding you to close the oven door so the self-clean cycle can start.
DISPLAY GOES BLANK • The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.
DISPLAY FLASHES • Power failure. Reset the clock.
UNABLE TO GET THE • BAKE and BROIL HI/LO must be pressed at the same time and held for
DISPLAY TO SHOW “SF” 2 seconds.
“LOCK DOOR” FLASHES • Oven door not closed after self-clean cycle is selected.
“LOCKED DOOR” FLASHES • Door is still locked and you are trying to enter an oven cooking operation.
OVEN LIGHT DOES • The light bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace.
NOT WORK
• The pad operating the oven light is broken. Call for service.
OVEN WILL NOT SET • Oven temperature is too high to set self-clean operation.
A SELF-CLEAN CYCLE Allow the oven to cool to room temperature and reset the controls.
• Oven door not fully closed.
• If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the oven off and disconnect the
power supply. Have it serviced by a qualified technician.
OVEN NOT CLEAN • Oven controls not set properly. See the Operating the Self-Cleaning
AFTER CLEAN CYCLE Oven section.
• Heavily soiled ovens require 4 to 5 hours of clean time.
• Heavy spillovers should be cleaned up before starting clean cycle.
DOOR WILL NOT • When the temperature has fallen below the locking temperature door can
OPEN AFTER be opened.
SELF-CLEAN CYCLE
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Minor Adjustments Problem Solver
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
OVEN WILL NOT WORK • The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.
• The oven controls are not properly set.
FOOD DOES NOT BROIL • Oven controls not set properly. See the Broiling section.
PROPERLY
• Oven door not closed.
• Improper shelf position being used. See the Broiling Guide.
• Food is being cooked on a hot pan or on cookware not suitable for broiling.
• Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan and grid has not been fitted properly
and slit as recommended.
FOOD DOES NOT ROAST • Oven controls not set properly. See the Baking or Roasting section.
OR BAKE PROPERLY
• Shelf position is incorrect. See the Baking or Roasting section.
• Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used.
• Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—
Do It Yourself section.
OVEN TEMPERATURE • Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—
TOO HOT OR TOO COLD Do It Yourself section.
CANNOT SEE FLAMES ON • Bright glow of igniter makes flames difficult to see. See the Broiling section.
BOTH SIDES OF
BROIL BURNER
BURNERS HAVE YELLOW
OR YELLOW-TIPPED
FLAMES
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.
“BURNING” OR “OILY” • This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time. To speed the process,
ODOR EMITTING FROM set a self-clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours. See the Operating the Self-
OVEN WHEN TURNED ON Cleaning Oven section.
STRONG ODOR • An odor from the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for the
first few times the oven is used. This is temporary.
• Improper air/gas ratio in oven. Adjust oven burner air shutter.
FAN NOISE • A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. This is
normal and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is off.
If you need more help…call, toll free:
GE Answer Center
®
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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PROBLEM SOLVER
(continued)
(B) Yellow tips on
outer cones—
Normal for LP gas
(C) Soft blue flames—
Normal for natural gas
(A) Yellow flames—
Call for service
We’ll Be There
With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need
information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!
In-Home Repair Service
800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)
A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,
scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your
convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays).
Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out—so most
repairs can be handled in just one visit.
GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000
Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center®
information service is available to help. Your call—and your question— will be
answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer
Center® service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Service Contracts
800-626-2224
You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there
after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still
in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract,
you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.
Parts and Accessories
800-626-2002
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can
have parts or accessories sent directly to their home. The
GE parts system provides access to over 47,000 parts…and
all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted. VISA,
MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.
User maintenance instructions contained in this guide
cover procedures intended 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.
Problem Solver Consumer Services
GE offers, free of charge, a
brochure to assist in planning a
barrier-free kitchen for persons
with limited mobility.
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have
access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may
call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) to request
information or service.
For Customers With Special Needs…
800.626.2000
SINGLE CONTROL
FAUCET
TBXTOLITE
ON WALL
6’ 10"
5"
8"
6"
5"
7"
1’ 0"
R SHALLOW DEPTH SINKS (6") WITH REAR DRAIN.
SINK SHOULD ALSO BE UNDERCOATED
2’ 10"
3’
1/8
"
SCALE 1’
=
1"
SECTION A-A
FLUORESCENT
FIXTURE
THIS LIGHT CAN
BE INSTALLED
IN BOTTOM OF
WALL CABINETS
2’ 6"
WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace
any part of the oven
that fails
because of a manufacturing defect.
***********************
This warranty is extended to the
original purchaser and any succeeding
owner for products purchased for
ordinary home use in the 48 mainland
states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C.
In Alaska the warranty is the same
except that it is LIMITED because
you must pay to ship the product to
the service shop or for the service
technician’s travel costs to your home.
All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or by
our authorized Customer Care
®
servicers during normal working hours.
Should your appliance need service,
during warranty period or beyond,
call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
• Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care
material.
If you then have any
questions about operating the
product please contact your
dealer or our Consumer Affairs
office at the address below, or
call, toll free:
GE Answer Center
®
800.626.2000
consumer information service
• Improper installation.
If you have an installation
problem, contact your dealer
or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, gas, exhausting
and other connecting facilities as
described in the Installation
Instructions provided with the
product.
• Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
• Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
• Damage to product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTOR IS
NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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