Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to keep cool and 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.
There are several different special features on your oven. To change the settings of these special features, press the Bake and Warm pads at the same time and hold for three seconds. (SF) will appear in the display. Select the feature you want to change. When the change has been made, press the Start key to save the change and return to the time of day.
This feature allows the oven baking temperature to be adjusted up to 35°F hotter or down to 35°F cooler. Use this feature if you believe your oven temperature is too hot or too cold and wish to change it.
Press the Bake pad to enter the temperature adjustment mode. A number between 35 and - 35 will display.
Use the number pads to set the desired temperature adjustment and use the Bake pad to change between negative and positive.
Press the Start pad to save the temperature adjustment.
End of Timer Signals
This is the tone that signals the end of a timer. The tone can be continuous (Con bEEp) or one repeating beep (bEEp). A continuous setting will continue to sound a tone until a button on the control is pressed. Press the Kitchen Timer pad to view the current setting and then to change the setting.
Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Display
The oven control is set to use Fahrenheit temperatures (F), but you can change it to use Celsius temperatures (C). Press the Warm and Cook Time pads at the same time to view the current setting, press again to change the setting.
Clock Display
This feature specifies how the time of day will be displayed or if no time of day will be displayed. You can select a standard 12-hour clock (12 hr), 24-hour military time display (24 hr), or no clock displayed (OFF). Press the Clock pad to view the current setting, press again to change the setting.
Autorecipe Conversion
This feature (ON/OFF), automatically reduces the programmed recipe temperature in Convection Bake mode by 25°F. The default setting for this feature is off.
Note: This option does not convert baking time, only temperatures. This option does not adjust temperatures for Convection Roast mode. Press Bake to view the current setting. Press again to change the setting.
Using the Sabbath Feature
(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays)
The Sabbath feature can be used for baking in the lower oven. It cannot be used for convection, warm, self-cleaning or Delay Start cooking.
NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed. The bulb may be removed. See the Oven Light Replacement section. On models with a light switch on the control panel, the oven light may be turned on and left on.
How to Set for Regular Baking:
Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day and the oven is off.
) will appear in the display.Using the number pads, enter the desired temperature between 170° and 550°. No signal or temperature will be given.
Touch the Start pad.
After a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute, (
) will appear in the display, indicating that the oven is baking. If ( doesn't appear in the display, start again at Step 4.
To adjust the oven temperature, touch the Bake pad, enter the new temperature using the number pads and touch the Start pad.
NOTE: The Clear/Off and Cooking Time pads are active during the Sabbath feature.
How to Set for Timed Baking-Immediate Start and Automatic Stop:
Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day and the oven is off.
) will appear in the display. doesn’t appear in the display, start again at Step 7.To adjust the oven temperature, touch the Bake pad, enter the new temperature using the number pads and touch the Start pad.
When cooking is finished, the display will change from () to () and (0:00) will appear, indicating that the oven has turned OFF but is still set in Sabbath. Remove the cooked food.
How to Exit the Sabbath Feature:
) is in the display.NOTE: If a power outage occurred while the oven was in Sabbath, the oven will automatically turn off and stay off even when the power returns. The oven control must be reset.
Your oven has two rack positions in the upper oven (A, B) and four rack positions in the lower oven (R, 1,2,3) Recommended rack positions for various types of foods are provided in the Cooking Guide. Adjusting rack position is one way to impact cooking results. For example, if you would prefer darker tops on cakes, muffins, or cookies, try moving food one rack position higher. If you find foods are too brown on top try moving them down next time.
When baking with multiple pans and on multiple racks, ensure there is sufficient space between pans to allow air to flow.
Flat Racks
When placing and removing cookware, pull the rack out to the bump (stop position) on the rack support.
To remove a rack, pull it toward you, tilt the front end up and pull it out.
To replace, place the curved end of the rack (stop-locks) onto the oven supports, tilt up the front of the rack and push the rack in.
Racks may become difficult to slide, especially after a self-clean. Put some vegetable oil on a soft cloth or paper towel and rub onto the left and right edges.
Cookware Guidelines
The material, finish, and size of cookware affect baking performance.
Dark, coated and dull pans absorb heat more readily than light, shiny pans. Pans that absorb heat more readily can result in a browner, crisper, and thicker crust. If using dark and coated cookware check food earlier than minimum cook time. If undesirable results are obtained with this type of cookware consider reducing oven temperature by 25° F next time.
Shiny pans can produce more evenly cooked baked goods such as cakes and cookies.
Glass and ceramic pans heat slowly but retain heat well. These types of pans work well for dishes such as pies and custards.
Air insulated pans heat slowly and can reduce bottom browning.
Keep cookware clean to promote even heating.
Your new oven has a variety of cooking modes to help you get the best results. These modes are described below. Refer to the Cooking Guide section for recommendations for specific foods. Remember, your new oven may perform differently than the oven it is replacing.
Bake
The bake mode is for baking and roasting. This mode uses heat primarily from the lower burner but also from the upper burner to cook food. When preparing baked goods such as cakes, cookies, and pastries always preheat the oven first. Follow recipe recommendations for food placement. If no guidelines are provided center food in the oven. To use this mode press the Bake pad, enter a temperature, and then press Start.
Warm
Warm mode is designed to keep hot foods hot for up to 3 hours. To use this mode, press the Warm pad then press Start. Cover foods that need to remain moist and do not cover foods that should be crisp. Preheating is not required. Do not use warm to heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips or dry cereal. It is also recommended that food not be kept warm for more than 2 hours.
Broiling Modes
Broil is only available in the upper oven. Always broil with the door closed. Monitor food closely while broiling. Use caution when broiling on upper rack positions as placing food closer to the broil burner increases smoking, spattering, and the possibility of fats igniting. Broiling on rack position 5 is not recommended.
Try broiling foods that you would normally grill. Adjust rack positions to adjust the intensity of the heat to the food. Place foods closer to the broil burner when a seared surface and rare interior is desired. Thicker foods and foods that need to be cooked through should be broiled on a rack position farther from the burner.
Convection Bake
The Convection Bake mode is intended for baking on a single rack. This mode may use heat from the upper and lower burners, along with air movement from the convection fan to enhance cooking evenness. Your oven is equipped with Auto Recipe Conversion, so it is not necessary to convert the temperature when using this mode. To use this mode press the Bake pad under Convection, enter a temperature, and then press Start. Always preheat when using this mode.
Convection Roast
The Convection Roast mode is intended for roasting whole cuts of meat on a single rack. This mode may use heat from the upper and lower bake burner along with air movement to improve browning and reduce cooking time. It is not necessary to convert temperature. Check food earlier than the recipe suggested time when using this mode, or use the probe (on some models). To use this mode press the Roast pad under Convection, enter a temperature, and then press Start. It is not necessary to preheat when using this mode.
Probe
Internal food temperature is frequently used as an indicator of doneness, especially for roasts and poultry. The Probe mode monitors the internal food temperature and turns the oven off when the internal food temperature reaches the programmed temperature.
The temperature probe can only be used with Traditional Bake, Convection Bake, and Convection Roast modes.
To use the probe with preheating:
To Use the Upper Oven
NOTES:
Push in and turn the upper oven knob to any desired setting.
How to Set the Upper Oven for Broiling
Close the door. Always broil with the door closed.
Aluminum Foil and Oven Liners
Foil may be used to catch spills by placing a sheet on a lower rack, several inches below the food. Do not use more foil than necessary and never entirely cover an oven rack with aluminum foil. Keep foil at least 1-1/2” from oven walls to prevent poor heat circulation.
| FOOD TYPE | RECOMMENDED MODE(S) | OVEN (Upper/Lower) | RECOMMENDED RACK POSITION(S) | ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS |
| Baked Goods | ||||
| Layer cakes, sheet cakes, bundt cakes, muffins, quick breads, biscuits, scones on a Single Rack | Bake | Lower Upper | 2 B | Use shiny cookware. |
| Layer cakes* on Multiple Racks | Convection Multi-Bake Bake | Lower | 1 and 3 | Ensure adequate airflow (see illustration below). |
| Chiffon cakes (angel food) | Bake | Lower | 1 | Use shiny cookware. |
| Cookies, biscuits, scones on a Single Rack | Bake | Lower Upper | 2B | Use shiny cookware. |
| Cookies, biscuits, scones on Multiple Racks | Convection Multi-Bake Bake | Lower | 1 and 3 | Ensure adequate airflow. |
| Beef & Pork | ||||
| Hamburgers | Broil Hi | Upper | B | Use a broil pan; move food down for more doneness/less searing. Watch food closely when broiling. |
| Steaks & Chops | Broil Hi | Upper | B | Use a broil pan; move food down for more doneness/less searing. Watch food closely when broiling. |
| Roasts | Convection Roast Bake | Lower | R or 1 | Leave uncovered, use a low sided pan such as a broil pan. |
| Poultry | ||||
| Whole chicken | Convection Roast Bake | Lower | R or 1 | Leave uncovered, use a low sided pan such as a broil pan. |
| Bone-in chicken breasts, legs, thighs | Broil Lo Bake | Lower Upper | A 2 | Watch food closely when broiling. |
| Boneless chicken breasts | Broil Lo Bake | Lower Upper | A 2 | Watch food closely when broiling |
| Whole turkey | Convection Roast Bake | Lower | R or 1 | Leave uncovered, use a low sided pan such as a broil pan. Watch food closely when broiling. |
| Turkey Breast | Bake | Lower | 2 | Leave uncovered, use a low sided pan such as a broil pan |
| Fish | Broil Lo Bake | Lower Upper | A 2 | Watch food closely when broiling. |
| Casseroles | Bake | Lower Upper | 2 B | |
| Frozen Convenience Foods | ||||
| Pizza, french fries, tator tots, chicken nuggets, appetizers on a Single Rac | Bake | Lower Upper | 2 B | Use shiny cookware. |
| Pizza, french fries, tator tots, chicken nuggets, appetizers on Multiple Racks | Convection Multi-Bake Bake | Lower | 1 and 3 | Use shiny cookware. |
*When baking four cake layers at a time, stagger the pans as shown so that one pan is not directly above another.
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
Control Panel and Knobs
Wipe the control panel after each use of the oven with a damp cloth. For cleaning, use mild soap and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water. Polish dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers, plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control panel—they will damage the finish. Do not try to bend knobs by pulling them up or down or by hanging a towel or other such loads. This can damage the gas valve shaft.
The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning. With knobs in the OFF position pull them straight off the stems.
The knobs can be washed by hand with soap and water or in a dishwasher. Not all knobs are interchangeable. To determine the correct location of a particular knob, examine the back of the knob. A knob with a label or two stem holes should be replaced on the front panel first by matching the shape of the knob holes to the shape of the control panel stems. The remainder of the knobs having no labels and only one stem hole can then be replaced on the front panel anywhere there is a single stem.
Oven Exterior and Cooktop Surface
Do not use oven cleaners, abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers, steel wool, plastic scouring pads, or cleaning powders on the interior or exterior of the oven. Clean with a mild soap and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. When cleaning surfaces, make sure that they are at room temperature and not in direct sunlight.
If a stain on the door vent trim is persistent, use a mild abrasive cleaner and a sponge-scrubber for best results. Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately. Let hot surfaces cool, then clean and rinse.
Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)
Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch the surface.
To clean the stainless steel surface, use warm sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner or polish. Always wipe the surface in the direction of the grain. Follow the cleaner instructions for cleaning the stainless steel surface.
Cleaners with oxalic acid such as Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser™ will remove surface rust, tarnish and small blemishes. Use only a liquid cleanser free of grit and rub in the direction of the brush lines with a damp, soft sponge.
To inquire about purchasing cleaning products including stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish, read the Assistance/Accessories sections at the beginning of this manual.
Oven Interior
The interior of your new oven can be cleaned manually or by using the Steam Clean or Self Clean modes.
Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up as soon as hot surfaces cool, then clean and rinse.
Manual Cleaning
Do not use oven cleaners, abrasive cleaners, strong liquid cleansers, steel wool, scouring pads, or cleaning powders on the interior of the oven. Clean with a mild soap and water or 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. When cleaning surfaces, make sure that they are at room temperature and not in direct sunlight.
Self Clean Mode
Read Self-Cleaning Oven Safety Instructions at the beginning of this manual before using Self Clean Mode. Self clean uses very high temperatures to clean the oven interior. The oven door will lock when using this feature. Before operating the self-clean cycle, pre-wash inner door and inside window before self-cleaning. Wipe inner black door before self clean. Remove all items from the oven other than enameled (dark color) racks. Shiny or silver racks, the meat probe, and any cookware or other items should all be removed from the oven before initiating a self-clean cycle. The surface burners must be turned off prior to the self-clean start time. Cooktop burners will not start during self clean cycle. Both ovens can not be self-cleaned at the same time. Close the door.
Cleaning Lower Oven
Press the Clean pad once and a default self-clean time is displayed. Press the Start pad or use the number pads to enter any clean time between 3 and 5 hours and press Start. For heavily soiled ovens 5 hours is recommended. The oven will turn off automatically when the self-clean cycle is complete. The door will stay locked until the oven has cooled down. After the oven has cooled down wipe any ash out of the oven.
Cleaning Upper Oven
The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work. Rotate upper oven knob to self-clean position. Touch the Start pad. Doors will lock automatically. The display will show the clean time remaining. If the upper door is not locked and remaining clean time is not displayed, within 1 minute of initiating the cycle rotate the knob to the Off position and open both doors for 10 minutes. Repeat step 1. 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.
The oven shuts off automatically when the clean cycle is complete. When the LOCKED DOOR light is off, the door will unlock automatically. Rotate knob to the off position. The words LOCK DOOR will flash and the oven control will signal if you set the clean cycle and forget to close the oven door. To stop a clean cycle, touch the Clear/Off pad then turn the oven control knob to the OFF position. After some period of time, the LOCKED DOOR light will go off. This will indicate that the oven has cooled below the locking temperature and gas is able to flow to the cooktop. The doors will unlock automatically. After you complete the first oven clean cycle, you can start the second oven clean cycle.
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.
Oven Racks
All oven racks may be cleaned by hand with an abrasive cleaner or steel wool. Black porcelain-coated oven racks may remain in the oven during the self-cleaning cycle without being damaged. If nickel-plated oven racks remain in the oven during the self-cleaning cycle, they will lose their luster and become hard to slide. It will be necessary to grease all oven rack side edges with a light coating of vegetable oil after cleaning them by hand or in the oven. This will help maintain the ease of sliding the racks in and out of the oven.
Probe
The temperature probe may be cleaned with soap and water or a soap-filled scouring pad. Cool the temperature probe before cleaning. Scour stubborn spots with a soap-filled scouring pad, rinse and dry.
To order additional temperature probes read the Assistance and Accessories sections at the beginning of this manual.
Removal of Surface Burners for Cleaning
Turn all controls OFF. Allow cooktop to cool before removing grates and burner parts. When removing the burner caps and heads, remember their size and location. Replace them in the same location after cleaning.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove bridge burner, oval burner or tri-ring burner caps from burner heads.
Round Burner
The burner caps and burner heads can be lifted off the cooktop.
Oval Burner (on some models)
Cap is permanently attached to the burner head.
Tri-Ring Burner (on some models)
The small tri-ring burner cap can be lifted off for cleaning. The outer cap is permanently attached to the burner head assembly. Lift the burner head assembly off the cooktop as one piece.
Cleaning The Burners
Burner Caps
Wash burner caps in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. You may scour with a plastic scouring pad to remove burned-on food particles. The round caps may also be cleaned in your dishwasher.
Burner Heads
Wash the burner heads routinely, especially after bad spillovers, which could clog the openings. Lift burners off when cool. Use hot, soapy water. Rinse with clean water. For more stubborn stains, use a brush with plastic bristles.
NOTE: Do not use steel wool or scouring powders to clean the burner parts as these may clog the parts.
Never wash burner heads in your dishwasher as dishwasher detergents will discolor your burners.
The ports in the burner heads must be kept clean at all times for an even, unhampered flame.
Clogged or dirty burner ports or electrodes will not allow the burner to operate properly.
For proper ignition, make sure the small hole in the notch that fits over the electrode is kept open. A sewing needle or wire twist-tie works well to unclog it.
After cleaning
Before putting the burner caps, heads (on some models) and oval head/cap assembly back, shake out excess water and allow them to dry thoroughly.
Replacing Burner Heads
Replace burner heads in the correct locations according to size.
Burner Caps
Replace burner caps on burner heads. Make sure each cap fits securely and sits flat on its corresponding burner head.
CAUTION: Any spill on or around an electrode must be carefully cleaned. Take care to not hit an electrode with anything hard or it could be damaged.
The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed when the burner head is removed. When one burner is turned to LITE, all the burners spark.
Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on. An electric shock may result, which could cause you to knock over hot cookware.
Burner Grates
Grates should be washed in hot, soapy water and rinsed with clean water or in the dishwasher. To soften burned-on food, place grates in a plastic bag containing %-cup of household ammonia for several hours. Afterward, scrub grates with a plastic scouring pad soaked in hot, soapy water. Rinse well and dry.
When replacing the grates, be sure to locate them correctly on the cooktop. Grates are identified by the words LEFT and RIGHT on their bottom surfaces. Grate should fit securely into the cooktop.
Grates will gradually lose their shine due to their continual exposure to high temperatures.
Cleaning the Grates in the Self-Clean Oven
If your cooktop grates do not have rubber bumpers on their bottom surface and your oven racks are coated with black porcelain, your grates may be cleaned in the oven using the self-clean cycle. If your grates have rubber bumpers, do not attempt to clean your grates in the oven. Doing so will destroy the rubber bumpers and may affect the function of your surface burners.
Place oven racks in the positions labeled “R”, “2” and “4” in the illustration. Place a single grate on each rack. Follow instructions for the self-clean mode in the Cleaning the Oven section of this manual.
NOTE: Use caution when removing the grates from the oven after the self-clean cycle has ended. The grates may still be hot.
After cleaning, you may notice a white residue on the grates. Wipe it off with a damp sponge. If white spots persist, wet the sponge with a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water.
The oven has 6 rack positions. Place the gray porcelain-coated racks in positions “R”, “2” and “4” for self-cleaning the grates.
Grate Support Bumpers
If any of the rubber grate support bumpers in the cooktop are missing or damaged, replacement parts can be obtained by calling 1.800.GE.CARES.
To insert the new bumpers, simply place the cone-shaped end of the bumper into the hole in the cooktop and push down while gently twisting the bumper.
Griddles
Griddle Precautions:
If something has spilled under the griddle, it should be cleaned up as soon as possible to prevent the spill from getting baked onto the cooktop.
Do not allow grease to accumulate under the griddle as it can be a fire hazard. Clean under the griddle with hot soapy water as soon as it is cool.
Do not wash your griddle in the dishwasher.
Do not place your griddle in a microwave oven.
To clean the inside of the door
Do not allow excess water to run into any holes or slots in the door.
Wipe dishwashing detergent over any baked-on spatters on the glass. Use a single sided safety razor blade to clean it off. Then wipe over the glass with a soapy cloth to remove any residue and dry off.
The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a soap-filled plastic scouring pad.
The gasket is designed with a gap at the bottom to allow for proper air circulation.
Do not rub or clean the door gasket—it has an extremely low resistance to abrasion.
If you notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door, you should have it replaced.
NOTE: The glass cover should be removed only when cold. Wearing latex gloves may offer a better grip.
Before replacing the bulb, disconnect electrical power to the oven at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Let the bulb cool completely before removing it. For your safety do not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth. If you do the bulb may break.
To remove:
Turn the glass cover counterclockwise 1/4 turn until the tabs of the glass cover clear the grooves of the socket. Remove the bulb.
To replace:
Put in a new 40-watt appliance bulb. Place the tabs of the glass cover into the grooves of the socket. Turn the glass cover clockwise 1/4 turn.
NOTE:
The door is very heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door. Do not lift door by the handle.
To Remove the Door:
To Replace the Door:
The door is very heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door. Do not lift door by the handle.
To Remove the Door:
To Replace the Door:
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