GE - General Electric JGBS23SEM5SS GE gas range User Manual

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Safety Instructions ...... 2-7

Operating Instructions

Aluminum Foil ................ 1:3

Clock and Timer ............... 16

Oven ...................... i0-19

Baking and Roasting ........ 13

Broiling ...................... 14

Broiling Guide ............... 15

Oven Control ............ 10, 11

Power Outage ............... 12

Preheating ................... 13

Sabbath Feature ............ 19

Special Features ............. 18

Surface Cooking ............. 8, 9

Thermostat Adjustment ....... 17

Care and Cleaning

Air Vents ...................... 25

Burner Assemblies ........ 20-21

Burner Caps and Heads ...... 22

Burner Grates ................. 21

Control Panel and Knobs ..... 25

Cooktop Surface .............. 23

Drip Pans ..................... 20

Lift-Off Oven Door ............ 24

Lift-Up Cooktop ............... 23

Oven Bottom ................. 24

Oven Interior .................. 26

Removable Broiler Drawer .... 25

Shelves ........................ 26

Stainless Steel Surfaces ....... 23

Installation

Instructions ............ 27-42

Anti-Tip Device ........ 31, 41, 42

Connect the Range

to Gas ..................... 32135

Convert to LPGas ............. 42

Dimensions and

Clearances .................... 30

Electrical Connections .... 36-37

Level the Range ............... 41

Light the Pilots ............ 37-40

Troubleshooting

Tips ...................... 43-45

Accessories ................ 49

Consumer Support

Consumer

Support .............. Back Cover

Product Registration ...... 47, 48

Warrantq for Customers

in Canada ..................... 51

Warrantq for Customers

in the U.S.A.................... 50

Standard-Clean

Models:

JGBS04 JGBS19

JGBS07 JGBS23

JGBSI8 JGSS05

Write the model and serial

numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

You can find them on a label on the

front of the range behind the kick

panel or broiler drawer.

183D5580P228 49-85146 05-08JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.

READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock,

or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

WARNING: If the information

in this manual is not followed exactlg,

a fire or explosion mag result causing

propertg damage, personal in]urg

or death.

-- Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinitg of this or ang other appliance.

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU

SMELL GAS

iiiiiiillDo not trg to light ang appliance.

Do not touch ang electrical switch;

do not use ang phone in gour

building.

Im med iat el g ca II g ou r g a s su p pl ier

from a neighbor's phone. Follow the

gas supplier's instructions.

If gou cannot reach gour gas supplier,

call the fire department.

- Installation and service must be

performed bg a qualified installer,

service agencg or the gas supplier.

ANTI-TIPDEVICE

• All ranges can tip.

• BURNS or other SERIOUS

INJURIES can result.

• INSTALL and CHECK the

ANTI-TIP bracket following

the instructions supplied

with the bracket.

Toreduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be

secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket. See installation

instructions shipped with the bracket for complete details

before attempting to install.

Tocheck ff the bracket is installed and engaged properly,

carefully tip the range forward. The bracket should stop the

range within 4 inches. If it does not, the bracket must be

reinstalled. If the range is pulled from the wall for any reason,

always repeat this procedure to verify the range is properly

secured by the anti-tip bracket.

For free-standing or slide-in ranges, never completely remove

the leveling legs or the range will not be secured to the anti-tip

device properly.

If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your

purchase, call 1.800.626.8774 m receive one at no

cost (in Canada, call 1.800.561.3344). For installation

instructions of the bracket, x,isit GEAppliances.com

(in Canada, GEAppliances.ca).

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WARNING!

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to

publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and

requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon

monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas

or LPfuels. Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame, will minimize

incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized by venting with an open

window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Have the installer show you the location of the range gas shut-off valve and how to shut it off if

necessary.

Have your range installed and properly

grounded by a qualified installer,in

accordance with the Installation Instructions.

Any adjustment and service should be

performed only by qualified gas range

installersor service technicians.

Do not attempttorepairor replaceany

partofyour range unlessitisspecifically

recommended inthismanual.Allotherservice

shouldbe referredto a qualifiedtechnician.

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Plug your range into a 120-volt grounded

outlet only. Do not remove the round

grounding prong from the plug. If in doubt

about the grounding of the home electrical

system, it is your personal responsibility and

obligation to have an ungrounded outlet

replaced with a properly grounded,

three-prong outlet in accordance with

the National Electrical Code. Do not use

an extension cord with this appliance.

WARNING: NEVERusethis

appliance as a space heater to heat or

warm the room. Doing so may result

in carbon monoxide poisoning and

overheating of the oven.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.

READALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path

and out of draftg locations to prevent pilot

outage (on standing pilot models) and poor

air circulation.

Be sure all packaging materials are

removed from the range before operating

it to prevent fire or smoke damage should

the packaging material ignite.

Be sure gour range is correctlg adjusted bg

a qualified service technician or installer for

the tgpe of gas (natural or LP)that is to be

used. Your range can be converted for use

with either tgpe of gas. See the Installation

of the range section.

WARNING:These adjustments must

be made bg o qualified service technician

in accordance with the manufacturer's

instructions and all codes and requirements

of the authoritg having jurisdiction. Failure

to follow these instructions could result in

serious injurg or propertg damage. The

qualified agencg performing this work

assumes responsibilitg for the conversion.

Be careful when gou clean the cooktop

because the area over the pilot (on standing

pilot models) will be hot.

After prolonged use of a range, high floor

temperatures mag result and mang floor

coverings will not withstand this kind of use.

Never install the range over vingl tile or

linoleum that cannot withstand such tgpe

of use. Never install it directlg over interior

kitchen carpeting.

Do not leave children alone or unattended

where a range is hot or in operation. Theg

could be seriouslg burned.

Do not allow angone to climb, stand or hang

on the oven door, broiler drawer or cooktop.

Theg could damage the range and even tip it

over, causing severe personal injurg.

CAUTION: Items of interest to children

should not be stored in cabinets above a

range or on the bocksplosh of o range-

children climbing on the range to reach

items could be seriouslg injured.

Clean onlg parts listed in this Owner's Manual.

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Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments

while using the appliance. Be careful when

reaching for items stored in cabinets over the

range. Flammable material could be ignited

if brought in contact with flame or hot oven

surfaces and mog cause severe burns.

Do not store flammable materials in an oven,

a range broiler or near a cooktop.

Do not store or use combustible materials,

gasoline or other flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinitg of this or ang other

appliance.

Do not let cooking grease or other flammable

materials accumulate in or near the range.

Do not use water on grease fires. Never

pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off.

Smother o flaming pan on o surface burner

bg covering the pan completelg with o

well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat trog.

Use o multi-purpose drg chemical or

foam-tgpe fire extinguisher.

Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out

by covering it with baking soda or, if available,

bg using a multi-purpose drg chemical or

foam-tgpe fire extinguisher.

Flame in the oven can be smothered

completelg bg closing the oven door and

turning the control to off or bg using a

multi-purpose drg chemical or foam-tgpe

fire extinguisher.

Let the burner grates and other surfaces cool

before touching them or leaving them where

children con reach them.

Never block the vents (air openings) of the

range. Theg provide the air inlet and outlet

that ore necessorg for the range to operate

properlg with correct combustion. Air openings

ore located at the rear of the cooktop, at the

top and bottom of the oven door, and at the

bottom of the range under the broiler drawer.

Large scratches or impacts to glass doors

can lead to broken or shattered glass.

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COOK MEATAND POULTRY'THOROUGHLY'...

Cook meat and poultry thoroughlg-meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultrg to

at least an INTERNALtemperature of l 80°K Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against

foodbome illness.

OVEN

Stand awag from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape

can cause burns to hands, face and eges.

Do not use the oven for a storage area.

Items stored in the oven can ignite.

Keep the oven free from grease buildup.

Place the oven shelves 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 hot

surfaces of the door or oven walls. The lowest

position is not designed to slide.

Do not heat unopened food containers.

Pressure could build up and the container

could burst, causing an injury.

Never use aluminum foil to line the oven

bottom. Improper use of foil could start

a fire and result in high carbon monoxide.

WARNING: NEVERcover

ang slots, holes or passages in the oven

bottom or cover an entire shelf with

materials such as aluminum foil. Doing

so blocks air flow through the oven and

mag cause carbon monoxide poisoning.

Aluminum foil linings mag also trap

heat, causing a fire hazard.

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Do not use gour oven to drg newspapers.

If overheated, theg can catch fire.

Use onlg glass cookware that is recommended

for use in gas ovens.

Alwogs remove ong broiler pan from range

as soon as gou finish broiling. Grease left in the

pan can catch fire if oven is used without

removing the grease from the broiler pan.

When broiling, if meat is too close to the flame,

the fat mag ignite. Trim excess fat to prevent

excessive flare-ups.

Make sure ang broiler pan is in place correctlg

to reduce the possibilitg of grease fires.

If gou should have o grease fire in o

broiler pan, turn off the oven control, and keep

the broiler drawer and oven door closed to

contain fire until it burns out.

For safetg and proper cooking performance,

alwags bake and broil with the oven door

closed.

When using cooking or roasting bags in the

oven, follow the manufacturer's directions.

For continuous clean models, do not use oven

cleaners on ong of the continuous cleaning

surfaces. Continuous cleaning surfaces con

be identified bg their rough surface finish.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.

READALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

SURFACEBURNERS

Use proper pan s/zeJavoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having fiat

bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. To avoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large enough

to contain the food properly. This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations of

food, since heavy spattering or spillovers left on range can ignite. Use pans with handles that can be

easil_l grasped and remain cool.

Always use the LITE position (on electric

ignition models) or the HI position (on standing

pilot models) when igniting the top burners

and make sure the burners have ignited.

Never leave the surface burners unattended at

high flame settings. Boilovers cause smoking

and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.

Adjust the top burner flame size so it

does not extend beyond the edge of the

cookware. Excessive flame is hazardous.

Use only dry pot holders-moist or damp pot

holders on hot surfaces may result in burns

from steam. Do not let pot holders come near

open flames when lifting cookware. Do not use

a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a pot

holder.

When using glass cookware, make sure it

is designed for top-of-range cooking.

To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition

of flammable materials and spillage, turn

cookware handles toward the side or back

of the range without extending over adjacent

burners.

Carefully watch foods being fried at a high

flame setting.

Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.

Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The

hot air from the vent may ignite flammable

items and will increase pressure in closed

containers, which may cause them to burst.

If a combination of oils or fats will be used in

frying, stir together before heating or as fats

melt slowly.

Use a deep fat thermometer whenever

possible to prevent overheating fat beyond

the smoking point.

Use the least possible amount of fat for

effective shallow or deep-fat frying. Filling the

pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when

food is added.

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Do not flame foods on the cooktop. If you do

flame foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

Do not use a wok on the cooking surface

if the wok has a round metal ring that is

placed over the burner grate to support

the wok. This ring acts as a heat trap, which

may damage the burner grate and burner

head. Also, it may cause the burner to work

improperly. This may cause a carbon

monoxide level above that allowed by current

standards, resulting in a health hazard.

Foods for frying should be as dry as possible.

Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh

foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and

over the sides of the pan.

Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially

a deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.

Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop-

they may melt if left too close to the vent.

Keep all plastics away from the surface

burners.

To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be

certain that the controls for all burners are at

the OFF position and all grates are cool before

attempting to remove them.

If range is located near a window, do not hang

long curtains that could blow over the surface

burners and create a fire hazard.

If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the range

and call a qualified service technician. Never

use an open flame to locate a leak.

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SURFACEBURNERS(cont.)

Always turn the surface burner controls off

before removing cookware.

Do not lift the cooktop on sealed burner

models. Lifting the cooktop can lead to

damage and improper operation of the range.

When a pilot goes out (on standing pilot

models), you will detect a faint odor of gas

as your signal to relight the pilot. When

relighting the pilot, make sure burner controls

are in the off position, and follow instructions

in this book to relight.

If you smell gas, and you have already made

sure pilots are lit (on standing pilot models),

turn offthe gas to the range and call a

qualified service technician. Never use

an open flame to locate a leak.

Do not place or store items that can melt

or catch fire on the grates, even when the

cooktop is not being used.

Keeprange clean and free of accumulations

of grease or spillovers,which may ignite.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION

CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Using the gas surface burners.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

Before Lighting o Gas Burner

If drip pans are supplied with gour range,

theg should be used at all times.

Makesure all burners are in place.

Makesure all grates on the range are

properly placed before using any burner.

After Lighting a Gas Burner

Do not operate the burner for an extended

period of time without cookware on the

grate. The finish on the grate may chip

without cookware to absorb the heat.

Besure the burners and grates are cool

before gou place gour hand, a pot holder,

cleaning cloths or other materials on them.

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Push the control knob in and turn

it to the LITE position (on electric

ignition models) or HI (on standing

pilot models).

How to Light o Gas Surface Burner

Hake sure all the surface burners are placed

in their respectivepositions.

Electric Ignition Models:

Push the control knob in and turn it

to the LITE position.

Youwill hear a little clicking noise-

the sound of the electric spark igniting

the burner.

Turn the knob to adjust the flame size.

If the knob stays at LITE, it will continue

to click.

When one burner is turned to LITE,

all the burners spark. Do not attempt to

disassemble or clean around ang burner

while another burner is on. An electric shock

mag result, which could cause gou to knock

over hot cookware.

Standing Pilot Models:

Push control knob in and turn it to HI position.

The burner should light within a few seconds.

Turn the knob to adjust the flame size.

Flame will be almost horizontal and will

lift slightlg awag from the burner when

the burner is first turned on. A blowing

or hissingsound mag be heard for

30-60 seconds.This normal sound is due

to improved injection of gas and air into

the burner. Put a pan on the burner before

lighting it, or adjust the flame to match pan

sizeas soon as it lights, and the blowing or

hissing sound will be much less noticeable.

Medium Large

On some models.

On Ranges with Sealed Gas Burners

The smallest burner in the right rear position

is the simmer burner.This burner can be

turned down to a verg low simmer setting.

It providesprecise cooking performance for

delicate foods such as sauces or foods that

require low heat for a long cooking time.

The medium (left rear and left front)

and the large (right front) burners are the

primarg burners for most cooking. These

general-purpose burners can be turned down

from HI to LOto suit a wide range of cooking

needs.

NOTE:On some models, the burners ore oll

the some size and power.

On some models, the burners are

att the same size and power.

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How to Select Flame Size

For safe handling of cookware,never let the

flames extendup the sides of the cookware.

Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce

heat. When fast heating is desired,the flame

sizeon a gas burner should match the

cookware you are using.

Flameslargerthan the bottom of the

cookware will not result in faster heating

of the cookware and could be hazardous.

Top-of-Range Cookwure

Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is

recommended because it heats quickly

and evenly. Most foods brown evenly in an

aluminum skillet. Usesaucepans with tight-

fitting lids when cooking with minimum

amounts of water.

Cast-Iron: If heated slowly, most skilletswill

give satisfactory results.

Enamelware: Under some conditions, the

enamel of some cookware may melt. Follow

cookware manufacturer's recommendations

for cooking methods.

Glass: There are two types of glass

cookware-those for oven use only and those

for top-of-range cooking (saucepans,coffee

and teapots).Glass conducts heat very

slowly.

HeatproofGlass Ceramic: Can be used for

either surface or oven cooking. It conducts

heat very slowly and coolsvery slowly. Check

cookware manufacturer's directions to be

sure it can be used on gas ranges.

Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor

heating properties and is usually combined

with copper,aluminum or other metals for

improved heat distribution. Combination

metal skilletsusually work satisfactorily if

they are used with medium heat as the

manufacturer recommends.

Stove Top Grills Ionmodels with sealed burners)

Do not use stove top grills on your sealed gas

burners. If you use the stove top grill on the

sealed gas burner, it will cause incomplete

combustion and can result in exposure to

carbon monoxide levelsabove allowable

standards.

Thiscan be hazardous to your health,

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Use a flat-bottomed wok.

Wok This Way (on models with sealed burners)

We recommend that you usea 14" or smaller

flat-bottomed wok. Make sure the wok bottom

sits flat on the grate. They ore available at

your local retail store.

Only a flat-bottomed wok should be used.

Do not use a flat-bottomed wok on a support

ring. Placingthe ring over the burner or grate

may cause the burner to work improperly,

resulting in carbon monoxide levelsabove

allowable standards. Thiscould be dangerous

to your health.

In Case of Power Failure (electricignition models)

In caseof a power failure, you can light

the gas surface burners on your range with

a match. Hold a lit match to the burner, then

push in and turn the control knob to the LITE

position. Useextreme caution when lighting

burners this way.

Surface burners in use when an electrical

power failure occurs will continue to operate

normally.

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Using the oven controls.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance mabl varbl from blour model.

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Oven Control, Clockand Timer Features and Settings Consomemode sJ

Bake/Temp Recoil Pad @

Touch this pad to select the bake function.

Bake Light

Flasheswhile in edit mode-gou can change the

oven temperature at this point. Glowswhen the

oven is in bake mode.

Start/On Pad

Must be touched to start ang cookingfunction.

O Display

Showsthe time of dag, oven temperature,

whether the oven is in the bake or broil mode

and the times set for the timer. The displag will

show PREwhile preheating. When the oven

reaches the selected temperature, the oven

control will beep and the displag will show the

oven temperature.

If "F- and a number or letter" flash in the displag and

the oven control signals, this indicates a function error

code.

Thetime of dog will flash in the displag when there has

been a power outage. Resetthe clock.

Touch the Clear/Off pad. Allow the oven to cool

for one hour. Put the oven back into operation. If the

function error code repeats, disconnect the power

to the range and call for service.

Kitchen Timer On/Off Pad

Touch this pad to select the timer feature. Then

pressthe + and - pads to adjust the timer.

Kitchen Timer Light

Flasheswhile in edit mode-gou can change the

settime at this point.Glowswhen the timer has

beenactivated. Flashesagain when the time has

run out until the control is reset.

Clock Pad

To set the clock, press this pad twice and then

pressthe + and - pads. Thetime of dag will

flash inthe displag when the oven is first

turned on.

Oven Light Pad (on some models

Touch this pad to turn the oven light on or off.

- Pad

Short taps to this pad will decrease the time or

temperature bg small amounts. Touch and hold

the pad to decrease the time or temperature bg

larger amounts.

+ Pad

Short taps to this pad will increase the time or

temperature bg small amounts. Touch and hold

the pad to increase the time or temperature bg

larger amounts.

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Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and SettingsConsomemode_s;

o lear/OffPad

Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven operations

except the clock and timer.

O Broil Hi/Lo Pad

Touch this pad to select the broil function.

Broil Light

Flasheswhile in edit mode-gou can switchfrom

Hi to Lo Broil at this point. Glowswhen the oven

is in broil mode.

Indicator Lights (on some pads)

Edit mode lasts severalsecondsafter the last

pad press.

Oven Control Knob (onsome models)

Off OvenControl Turn the OVEN CONTROLknob to the setting gou want.

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Zone /

200

250 450

300 • 350 - 400

Appearance may vary.

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Using the oven.

To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.

The oven has 5 shelf positions.

Before You Begin...

The shelves have stop-locks, so that when

placed correctly on the shelf supports

(Athrough E),they will stop before

coming completely out, and will not tilt.

When placing and removing cookware,

pull the shelf out to the bump on the

shelf support.

To remove a shelf, pull it toward you, tilt the

front end up and pull it out.

To replace, place the end of the shelf

(stop-locks)on the support, tilt up the

front and push the shelf in.

NOTE:Theshelf is not designed to slide out at

the speciallow shelf (R)position.

It also has a special tow shelf

position (R)for extra large items,

such as a large turkey.

Oven Control

Youroven is controlled by a single OVEN

CONTROLknob.

It will normally take 30-90 seconds before

the flame comes on. After the oven reaches

the selected temperature, the oven burner

cycles-off completely, then on with a

full flame-to maintain the selected

temperature.

Plastic items on the cooktop may

melt if teft too close to the vent.

Vent appearance and location vary.

Oven Vent

Youroven is vented through ducts at the rear

of the range. Do not block these ducts when

cooking in the oven-it is important that the

flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air

to the oven burner be uninterrupted.

Avoid touching the vent openings or

nearbu surfaces during oven or broiler

operation-they may become hot.

_,Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop

mag becomehot if left too closeto the vent.

_,Do not leaveplastic or flammable items on

the cooktop-theg mag melt or ignite if left

too closeto the vent.

_,Do not leave closedcontainers on the

cooktop. Thepressurein closed containers

mag increase,which mag cause them to

burst.

_,Metal items will become verg hot if theg are

left on the cooktop,and could cause burns.

Power Outage (electric ignition models)

^,.,CAUTION:oonotmakeanu

attempt to operate the electric ignition oven

during on electrical power failure.

The oven or broiler cannot be lit during

a power failure. Gaswill not flow unless

the glow bar is hot.

Ifthe oven is in use when a power failure

occurs,the oven burner shuts off and cannot

be re-lit until power is restored.Thisis

because the flow of gas is automatically

stopped and will not resume when power

is restored until the glow bar has reached

operating temperature.

Oven Light (on some models)

Usethe switch on the lower control panel to

turn the light on or off.

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The oven has a special tow shelf(R)

position ]ust above the oven

bottom. Use it when extra cooking

space is needed, for example, when

cooking a large turkey. The shetf is

not designed to slide out at this

position.

How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting

Youroven is not designedfor open-door

cooking.

NOTE:On models with an OVENCONTROL

knob,turn it to the desiredtemperature.

[] Touchthe Bake pad.

[] Touch the + or - pads until the desired

temperature is displayed.

[_] Touch the Start/On pad.

The oven will start automaticallu. The displau

will show PREwhile preheating. When the

oven reaches the selected temperature, the

oven control will beep several times and the

display will show the oven temperature.

Type of Food Shelf Position

Frozenpies(oncookiesheet) Bor C

Angel food cake, B

bundtorpoundcakes

Biscuits, muffins, brownies, C

cookies,cupcakes,

layercakes,pies

Casseroles BorC

Roasting Ror A

To change the oven temperature during Bake

c_Icle,touch the Bake pad and then the + or -

pads to get the new temperature.

[] Check food for doneness at minimum

time on recipe.Cook longer if necessary.

j_j Touch the Clear/Off pad when baking is

finished and then remove the food from

the oven.

Preheating and Pan Placement

Preheat the oven if the recipe callsfor it.

To preheat, set the oven at the correct

temperature. Preheating is necessary for

good results when baking cakes,cookies,

pastry and breads.

For ovens without a preheat indicator light or

tone,preheat 10 minutes.

Baking resultswill be better if baking pans

are centered in the oven as much as possible.

Pansshould not touch each other or the walls

of the oven. If you need to use two shelves,

stagger the pans so one is not directly above

the other,and leave approximately 1W'

between pans, from the front, back and

sidesof the wall.

Aluminum Foil

Do not use aluminum foil on the bottom of

the oven.

Never entirely cover a shelfwith 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.

Oven Moisture

As your oven heats up, the temperature

change of the air in the oven may cause

water droplets to form on the door glass.

These droplets are harmless and will

evaporate as the oven continues to

heat up.

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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.

Yourrange has a compartment below the

oven for broiling.

Both the ovenund broiler comportment

doors must be CLOSEDduring broiling.

Turn most foods once during cooking (the

exception is thin fillets of fish; oil one side,

place that side down on broiler grid and cook

without turning until done).Time foods for

about one-half the total cooking time, turn

food, then continue to cook to preferred

doneness.

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Youcan change the distance of the food

from the heat source by positioning a

broiler pan and grid on one of three shelf

positions inthe broiler compartment-

A(bottom of broiler compartment), B

(middle)and C (top).

Preheating the broiler or oven is not

necessarg and can produce poor results.

If meat has fat or gristle around the edge,

cut vertical slashesthrough both about

2" apart. If desired,the fat mag be

trimmed, leaving a lager about 1/8" thick.

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Arrange the food on the grid and position

the broiler pan on the appropriate shelf

in the oven or broiling compartment.

Placing food closer to the flame

increases exterior browning of the

food, but also increases spattering

and the possibilitg of fats and meat

juices igniting.

[_ Closethe oven and broilercompartment

door.

NOTE:On models with an OVEN

CONTROLknob,turn it to Broil,

[_] Touch the Broil Hi/Lo pad once for

Hi Broil.

To changeto Lo Broil, touch the

Broil Hi/Lo pad again,

UseLo Broil to cook foods such as

poultrg or thick cuts of meat thoroughlg

without over-browning them.

[_ Touch the Start/On pad,

When broiling is finished, touch the

Cleer/Off pa d.

Removethe broiler pan from the

broiler compartment and serve the food

immediatelg. Leavethe pan outside the

range to cool.

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Broiling Guide

The oven and broiler comportment doors

must beclosedduring broiling.

Always use a broiler pan and grid. It is

designed to minimize smoking and

spattering by trapping juices in the

shielded lower part of the pan.

Forsteaks and chops, slash fat evenly

around the outside edges of the meat. To

slash, cut crosswise through the outer fat

surface just to the edge of the meat. Use

tongs to turn the meat over to prevent

piercing the meat and losingjuices.

Ifdesired, 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 the sides

becausedripping fat could soil the oven.

The broilercompartment does not need to

be preheated. However,for very thin foods,

or to increase browning, preheat if desired.

Frozensteaks can be broiled by positioning

the shelfat the next lowest shelf position

and increasing the cooking time given in

this guide 1V2times per side.

The size,weight, thickness,

starting temperature and Food

your preference of doneness

will affect broiling times. This Bacon

guide is based on meats at

refrigerator temperature.

1-The U.S. Deportment of Agriculture

says "Rare beef is popular, but you Beef Steaks

should know that cooking it to only Raret

140°F means some food poisoning Medium

organisms may survive." (Source: Well Done

Safe Food Book Your Kitchen

Guid% USDA Re_ June 1985.)

The oven has 5 shelf positions.

Ground Beef

Well Done

Raret

Medium

WellDone

Chicken

Lobster Tails

Fish Fillets

Ham Slices

(precooked)

Pork Chops

Well Done

Lamb Chops

Medium

Well Done

Medium

Well Done

Wieners

Similar Precooked

Sausages,

Bratwurst

Quantitg and/ Shelf* First Side

or Thickness Position Time (min.)

1/2 lb. C

(about 8 thin slices)

1 lb.(4 patties) C

1/2 to 3/4"thick

1" thick

1 to lY21bs.

1Vi' thick

2 to 2Y2Ibs.

1 whole

2 to 2Y2Ibs.,

split lengthwise

4 bone-in breasts

2-4

6 to 8 oz. each

1 lb. fillets

1/4 to 1/2" thick

1" thick

1/2" thick

2 (1/2" thick)

2 (1" thick) about 1 lb.

2 (1"thick) about

10 to 12 oz.

2 (1%" thick)

about 1 lb.

1 lb. pkg. (10)

12-15

30-35

25-30

13-16

Second Side

Time (min.)

7-10

5-6

8-9

6-7

10-12

16-18

10-15

Do not

turn

over

4-5

9-12

4-7

4-6

12-14

1-2

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Arrange in single layer

Space evenly. Up to

8 patties take about

the same time.

Steaks less than 1" thick

cook through before

browning. Pan frging is

recommended.

Slash fat.

Brush each side with

melted butter. Broil

skin-side-down first.

Cut through back of

shell. Spread open. Brusk

with melted butter before

broiling and after half

of broiling time.

Handle and turn very

carefully. Brush with

lemon butter before

and during cooking, if

desired. Preheat broiler

to increase browning.

Slosh fat.

If desired, split sausages

in half lengthwise; cut

into 5- to 6-inch pieces.

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Using the clockand timer.

Not all features are on all models.

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lake sure the clock is set to the

correct time of day,

To Set the Clock

E_] Touch the Clock pad twice.

[] Touch the + or - pads.

If the + or - pads are not touched within one

minute after you touch the Clock pad, the

display reverts to the original setting. If this

happens, touch the Clock pad twice and

reenter the time of day.

[] Touch the Start/On pad until the time of

dag shows in the displag.This enters the

time and starts the clock.

Tocheck the time of dog when the displog is

showing other information, simplg touch the

Clock pod. Thetime of day shows until

another pod is touched.

To Turn Off the Clock Display

If Uou have several clocks in uour kitchen,

you mag wish to turn off the time of day

clock displau on uour range.

Touchthe Clock pad once to turn off the

time of dau displau.Although Uouwill

not be able to see it, the clock maintains

the correct time of day.

[] Touch the Clock pad twice to recall the

clock displag.

To Set the Timer

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The timer is o minute timer only.

The Clear/Off pod does not affect

the timer.

The timer does not control oven operations.

The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours

and 59 minutes.

Touchthe Kitchen Timer On/Off pad.

Touch the + or - pads until the amount

of time you want shows inthe display.

The maximum time that can be entered

in minutes is 59.Times more than

59 minutes should be changed to

hours and minutes.

If you make a mistake,touch the Kitchen

Timer On/Off pad and begin again.

Touch the Start/Onpad.The time will

start counting down, although the

display does not change until one

minute has passed.

When the timer reaches :00othe control

will beep 3 times followed by one beep

every 6 seconds until the Kitchen Timer

On/Off pad is touched.

To Reset the Timer

If the display is still showing the time

remaining, you may change it by touching

the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad, then touch the

+ or - pads until the time you want appears

in the display.

Ifthe remaining time is not in the display

(clock is in the display), recall the remaining

time by touching the Kitchen Timer On/Off

pad and then touching the + or - pads to

enter the new time you want.

To Cancel the Timer

Touchthe Kitchen Timer On/Off pad twice.

Power Outage

If a flashing time is in the displa_l,_lou hove

experiencedo power failure. Resetthe clock.

To reset the clock,touch the Clock pad. Enter

the correct time of day by touching the + or -

pads.Touch the Start/On pad.

Adjust the oven thermostat--Do it yourself!

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You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to

become more familiar with it. If blOUstill think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat

blourself.

Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocerbl stores, to check the temperature setting Of blour oven.

These thermometers mabl varb120-40 degrees.

NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling temperatures.

To Adjust the Thermostat (on models with touch pods)

Temp Recol Hi / Lo

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Touch the Bake and Broil Hi/Lo pads

at the same time for 2 seconds until the

display shows SK

Touch the Bake pad. Atwo digit number

shows in the display.

The oven temperature can be adjusted

up to (+)35°Fhotter or (-) 35°F cooler.

Touch the + pad to increase the

temperature in I degree increments.

r_ When you have made the adjustment,

touch the Start/On pad to go back to

the time of day display. Useyour oven

as you would normally.

NOTE:This adjustment will not affect broiling

temperatures. It will be retained in memory

after o power failure.

Touch the - pad to decreasethe

temperature in I degree increments.

(Appearance may vary)

To Adjust the Thermostat (on models with on Oven Control Knob)

Pullthe OVENCONTROLknob off

the range and look at the back side.

To make an adjustment, loosen

(approximately one turn), but do not

completely remove, the two screws

on the back of the knob.

Eachclick will change the oven temperature

approximately 10°E (Rangeis _+60°E from

the arrow.)We suggest that you make the

adjustment one click from the original setting

and check oven performance before making

any additional adjustments.

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With the back of the knob facing you,

hold the outer edge of the knob with one

hand and turn the front of the knob with

the other hand.

To raise the oven temperature, move the

top screw toward the right. You'll hear a

click for each notch you move the knob.

After the adjustment is made, retighten

screws so they are snug, but be careful

not to overtighten.

[] Re-install knob on range and check

performa nce.

To lower the temperature, move the top

screw toward the left.

The type of margarine will affect baking performance!

Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as butter or margarine (80% fat). If blOU

decrease the fat, the recipe may not give the same results as with a higher fat product.

Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies, pastries, cookies or candies are made with low fat spreads. The lower the fat

content of a spread product, the more noticeable these differences become.

Federal standards require products labeled "margarine" to contain at least 80% fat by weight. Low fat spreads,on the

other hand, contain lessfat and more water. The high moisture content of these spreads affects the texture and flavor

of baked goods. For best results with your old favorite recipes,use margarine, butter or stick spreads containing at least

70% vegetable oil.

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Special features of gour 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 d%l. They remain in the

control's memorbl until the steps are repeated.

When the display shows your choice, touch the Start/On pad. The special features will remain in memory after

a power failure.

NOTE: The Sabbath feature and the Thermostat Adjustment feature are also Special Features, but thebl are addressed

separately in their own sections.

]2 Hour Shut-Off

_Bake,_ _-B l_ the oven on, the control will automatically tu m

toil With this feature,should blouforget and leave []

TempReco, ._/_o OFFthe oven after 12 hours during baking

functions or after 3 hours during a broil

function.

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If you wish to turn OFF this feature, follow the

steps below.

[] Touch the Bake and Broil Hi/Lo pads at

the same time for 3 seconds until the

displag shows SF.

Touchthe Clock pad.The displau will

show On (12hour shut-off). Touch the

Clock pad repeatedlu until the displag

shows Off(no shut-off).

Touchthe Start/On pad to activate the

no shut-off and leave the control set in

this special features mode.

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The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling.

NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the

door is closed. The bulb mag be removed. See the Oven Light Replacement section. On models with a light switch

on the control panel, the oven light mag be turned on and left on.

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When the display shows D the

oven is set in Sabbath. When the

display shows D C the oven is

baking/roasting.

How to Set for Regular Baking/Roasting

NOTE:To understand how the oven control [_

works, practice using regular baking (non-

Sabbath)before entering Sabbath mode. [_]

Makesure the clock shows the correct time

of dog and the oven is off.

_-I Touch and hold both the Bake and

Broil Hi/Lo pads,at the same time,

until the display shows SF.

[] Tap the Clock pad until SAb appears

in the display.

r3] Touchthe Start/On pad and D will

appear in the display.

r4] Touch the Bake pad. No signal will

be given.

The preset starting temperature will

automatically be set to 550°.Tap the +

or - pads to increase or decrease the

temperature in 25° increments.The

temperature can be set between 170°

and 550°. No signal or temperature will

be given.

Touchthe Start/On pad.

After a random delag period of

approximatelg 30 seconds to 1 minute,

D c will appear in the displag indicating

that the oven is baking/roasting.IfD c

doesn't appear in the displag, start again

at Step/4.

To adjust the oven temperature, touch the

Bake pad and tap the + or - pads to increase

or decreasethe temperature in 25°

increments. Touch the Start/On pad.

NOTE:TheClear/Off pad is active during the

Sabbath feature.

How to Exit the Sabbath Feature

Touchthe Clear/Off pad.

Ifthe oven is cooking, wait for a

random delag period of approximatelg

30 seconds to J_minute, until onlg D

is inthe displag.

Touch and hold both the Bake and

Broil Hi/Lo pads,at the same time,

until the displag shows SF.

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Tap the Clock pad until On or OFF

appears in the displag.On indicates

that the oven will automaticallg turn

off after 12 hours.Off indicates that the

oven will not automaticallg turn off.

Seethe SpecialFeaturessection for an

explanation of the 12 Hour Shut-Off

feature.

[_ Touch the Start/On pad.

NOTE:Ifo power outage occurred while

the oven was in Sabbath, the oven will

outomaticollg turn off ond stag off even

when the power returns. Theoven control

must be reset.

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Care and cleaning of the range.

Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning ang part of the range.

If gour range is removed for cleaning, servicing or ang reason, be sure the anti-tip

device is re-engaged properlg when the range is replaced. Failure to take this

precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injurg.

Grate

Drip pan (if SOequipped)

Surface burner

CAUTION: Do not operate the

cooktop without all burner parts,

drip pans (if so equipped) and

grates in place.

Standard Twin Burner Assemblies Ion

For cleaning information on sealed

burners, see next section. Sealed burner

cooktops do not lift up.

On modelswith standard twin burners, the

cooktop lifts up for easg access.

Turn all controls OFF before removing burner

parts and drip pans (ifso equipped).

The burner grates and drip pans (ifso

equipped) can be lifted off, making them

easg to clean.

The holes in the surface burners of gour

range must be kept clean at all times for

proper ignition and an even, unhampered

flame.

Youshould clean the surface burners

routinelg, especiallg after bad spillovers,

which could clog these holes.

Wipe off surface burners. If heavg spillover

occurs, remove the surface burners from the

range. Burners lift out for cleaning. Lift up the

cooktop and then lift out the surface burners.

some models)

To remove burned-on food, soak the surface

burner in a solution of mild liquid detergent

and hot water. Soak the surface burner for

20-30 minutes.

For more stubborn stains, use a cleanser like

Soft Scrub®brand or Ban AmP brand. Rinse

well to remove any traces of the cleanser

that might clog the surface burner openings.

Do not use steel wool because it will clog

the surface burner openings and scratch the

surface burners. If the holes become clogged,

clean them with a sewing needleor twist-tie.

Beforeputting the surface burner back, shake

out excesswater and then drg it thoroughlg

bg setting it in a warm oven for 30 minutes.

Then place it back in the range, making sure

it is properlg seated and level.

Check the flame pattern of each burner. If

the flames are %mpg" (not steadg),clean the

holes again with a sewing needle or twist-tie.

Clean these holes thoroughly on

each burner.

Drip Pans (ifsoequipped)

Remove the grates and lift out the drip pans.

Drip pans can be cleaned in a dishwasher or

bg hand.

When replacing the drip pans, make sure

theg are in the correct position.

To get rid of burned-on food, place them

in a covered container (or plastic bag)

with 1/4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil.

Then scrub with a soap-filled scouring

pad if necessarg.

CAUTION: notcleanthedrip

pans in a self-cleaning oven.

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Sealed Burner Assemblies tonsomemodels)

Turn all controls OFF before removing the

burner parts and drip pans (ifso equipped).

The burner grates, caps, burner heads and

drip pans (ifso equipped)can be lifted off,

making them easg to clean.The electrodes

are not removable.

NOTE:Do not use steel wool or scouring

powders to cleon the burners.

-&CAUTION: oonotoperatethe

cooktop without oil burner ports, drip pans (if

so equipped) and grates in place.

NOTE:Do not lift the cooktop.Lifting the

cooktop on sealed burner models con leadto

damage and improper operation of the range.

The electrode of the spark igniter is

exposedwhen the burner head is

removed. When one burner is turned

to LIT& all the burners spark. Do not

attempt to disassemble or clean

around ang burner while another

burner is on. An electric shock may

result, which could cause gou to knock

over hot cookware.

Burner Grates

Lift out when cool. Grates should be washed

regularlg and, of course, after spillovers.

Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse

with clean water. After cleaning, dry them

thoroughlg bg putting them in a warm oven

for a few minutes. Don't put the grates back

on the range while they are wet. When

replacing the grates, be sure they are

positioned securely over the burners.

Do not operate a burner for an extended

period of time without cookware on the grate.

The finish on the grate mag chip without

cookware to absorb the heat.

To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates

in a covered container. Add 1/4 cup ammonia

and let them soak several hours or overnight.

Wash, rinse well and drg.

Although theg are durable, the grates

will graduallg lose their shine, regardless

of the best care gou can give them. This

is due to their continual exposure to high

temperatures. Youwill notice this sooner

with lighter color grates.

NOTE:Do not clean the grates in o

self-cleaningoven.

Care and cleaning of the range.

Burner Cops and Heeds (onsealed burners onlg)

NOTE:Before removing the burner caps

and heads, remember their size and

location. Replace them in the some

location offer cleaning.

Replacement

Replaceburner heads over the electrodes

on the cooktop, in the correct locations

according to their size.

Use a sewing needle or twist-tie

to unclog the small hole in the

burner head.

Burner caps

Lift off when cool. Wash burner caps

in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean

water. You may scour with a plastic scouring

pad to remove burned-on food particles.

Burner heads

For proper ignition, make sure the small

hole in the section that fits over the electrode

is kept open. A sewing needle or wire twist-tie

works well to unclog it.

The slits in the burner heads must be kept

cleon at all times for on even, unhampered

flame.

Cloggedor dirty burner ports or electrodeswill

not allow the burner to operate properly.

Any spill on or around an electrode must

be carefully cleaned.Take care to not hit

an electrode with anything hard or it could

be damaged.

Youshould clean the burner caps and

burner heads routinely, especially after bad

spillovers,which could clog the openings

in the burner heads.Lift off when cool.

To remove burned-on food, soak the burner

heads in a solution of mild liquid detergent

and hot water for 20-30 minutes. For more

stubborn stains, use a toothbrush.

After cleaning

Before putting the burner caps and heads

back, shakeout excess water and then dry

them thoroughly by setting in a warm oven

for 30 minutes.

NOTE: Do not use steel wool or scouring

powders to cleon the burners.

Medium head Large head

Hake sure the slot in the burner head is

positioned over the electrode.

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Replacethe matching size caps onto the

heads.There is one small, two medium and

one large cap.Sizes are stamped into the

bottom of the caps.

Medk Small cap

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Front of range ....

Mediurn cap Large cap

Hake sure that the heads and caps are

replaced in the correct locations.

NOTE:On some models, the burners are all

the same size and power.

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Cooktop Surface

To avoid damaging the porcelain enamel

surface of the cooktop and to prevent it

from becoming dull, clean up spills right

away. Foodswith a lot of acid (tomatoes,

sauerkraut, fruit juices, etc.)or foods with

high sugar content could cause a dull spot

if allowed to set.

When the surface has cooled,wash and

rinse. Forother spillssuch as fat spatterings,

etc.,wash with soap and water once the

surface has cooled.Then rinse and polish

with a dry cloth.

Becareful when you clean the cooktop

because the area over the pilot will be hot

(on models with standing pilots).

NOTE:Do not store flammable materials

in an oven or near the cooktop. Do not

store or use combustible materials,

gasoline or other flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

NOTE: Do not lift the cooktop on sealed

burner models. Lifting the cooktop can lead to

damage and improper operation of the range.

Stainless Steel Surfaces ton some models)

Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch

the surface.

To clean the stainlesssteel surface,

use warm sudsy water or a stainless steel

cleaner or polish.Always wipe the surface in

the direction of the grain. Followthe cleaner

instructions for cleaning the stainlesssteel

surface.

To inquire about purchasing stainless steel

appliance cleaner or polish,or to find the

location of a dealer nearest you, please call

our toll-free number:

National Parts Center 800.626.2002(U.S.)

888.26:l.3055(Canada)

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Some models hove duot support

rods that wilt hold the cooktop up

while you cleon underneath it.

Lift-Up Cooktop tonmodels with standard twin burners)

Cleanthe area under the cooktop often.

Built-up soil,especially grease, may catch

on fire.

To make cleaning easier,the cooktop may be

lifted up.

NOTE:Do not lift the cooktop on sealed

burner models. Lifting the cooktop can lead to

damage and improper operation of the range.

To raise the cooktop:

E_ Besure the burners are turned off.

[_ Remove the grates and drip pans

(if so equipped).

[] Grasp the two front burner wells and

lift up.

Clean under the cooktop with hot, soapy

water and a clean cloth. Ifyou removed your

surface burners while cleaning, make sure

they are properly seated when replacing

them.

After cleaning, lower the cooktop (be

careful not to pinch your fingers). Lower

cooktop gently to avoid blowing out pilot

flames (on standing pilot models).

Replacedrip pans (ifso equipped)and grates.

Care and cleaning of the range.

Lift the door straight up and off

the hinges.

Lift-Off Oven Door

Theoven door is removable, but it is heovbl.

Youmoblneed help removing and replacing

the door.

To remove the door, open it a few inches

to the special stop position that will hold the

door open. Grasp firmlg 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.

To replace the door, make sure the hinges

are inthe special stop position. Positionthe

I slots inthe bottom of the door squarely over

the hinges.Then lower the door slowlg and

evenly over both hinges at the same time. If

the hinges snap back against the oven frame,

pull them back out.

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 tow

resistance to abrasion.

If you notice the gasket becoming

worn, frayed or damaged in any

wag or if it has become displaced

on the door, you should have it

replaced.

To clean the insideof the door:

Do not allow excess water to run into

ang holes or slots inthe door.

Becausethe area inside the gasket is

cleaned during the self clean cgcle, gou 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 steel wool or

plastic pad.

To clean the outside of the door:

Usesoap and water to thoroughly clean

the top, sidesand front of the oven door.

Rinsewell.You mag also use a glass

cleaner to clean the glass on the outside

of the door.

Spillageof marinades, fruit juices, tomato

sauces and basting materials containing

acids mag cause discoloration and should

bewiped up immediately. When the

surface is cool, clean and rinse.

Do not use oven cleaners,cleansing

powders or harsh abrasives on the

outside of the door.

Oven Bottom

The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel

finish.To make cleaning easier,protect the

oven bottom from excessivespillovers bg

placing a cookie sheet on the shelf below the

shelf gou are cooking on. This is particularlg

important when baking a fruit pie or other

foods with a high acid content. Hot fruit

fillings or other foods that are highlg acidic

(suchas tomatoes, sauerkraut, and sauces

with vinegar or lemon juice)may cause

pitting and damage to the porcelain enamel

surface and should be wiped up immediately.

We don't recommend using aluminum foil on

the oven bottom. It can affect air flow if the

holes are blocked and it can concentrate heat

at the bottom of the oven, resulting in poor

baking performance.

To cleanup spillovers,usesoapand water,

an abrasivecleanerorsoap-filledscouring

pad.Remove theoven bottomforeasier

clean-upandtopreventdamage tothe

continuouscleaningovencoating

(onsome models).

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Removable Broiler Drawer (onsomemodels)

To remove:

[] When the broiler is cool, remove ang grid

and pan.

[] Pull the broiler drawer out until it stops,

then push it back in about one inch.

[] Grasp the handle, lift and pull the broiler

drawer out. Cleanthe broiler drawer with

hot soapg water.

Toreplace:

Hold the broiler drawer in the raised position

as gou slide it partwag into the range, Then

lower the drawer and push it completelg

closed.

Vent appearance and location vary.

Oven Air Vents

Never block the vents (airopenings) of the

range. Theg provide the air inlet and outlet

that are necessarg for the range to operate

properlg with correct combustion.

Air openings are located at the rear of

the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the

oven door, and at the bottom of the range,

under the kick panel or broiler drawer

(depending on the model).

Putt the knob straight off the stem.

Lower Control Panel (Front Manifold Panel) and Knobs

It's a good idea to wipe the control panel after

each use of the oven. Usea damp cloth to

clean or rinse.For cleaning, use mild soap

and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and

water. For rinsing, use clean water. Polishdrg

with a soft cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleansers,strong liquid

cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven

cleaners on the control panel-theg will

damage the finish.

Do not bend knobs bg pulling them up or

down or bg hanging a towel or other such

loads.This can damage the gas valve shaft.

The control knobs mag be removed for easier

cleaning,

Hake sure the knobs are in the OFFpositions

and pull them straight off the stems for

cleaning.

The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher

or theg mag also be washed with soap and

water. Hake sure the insidesof the knobs are

drg before replacing.

Replacethe knobs in the OFF position to

ensure proper placement.

Metal parts can be cleaned with soap and

water. Do not use steel wool, abrasives,

ammonia, acids or commercial oven

cleaners. Drg with a soft cloth.

Care and cleaning of the range.

Oven Shelves

Cleonthe shelveswith an abrasive cleanser

or scouring pad. After cleaning, rinse the

shelveswith cleon water and dry with a

clean cloth.

Porcelain Oven Interior

With proper core,the porcelain enamel

interior will retain itsattractive finish for many

years.

Soap and water will normally do the job.

Heavy spattering or spilloversmay require

cleaning with a mild abrasive cleanser.

Soap-filled scouring pods may also be used.

Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or

acid content (such as tomatoes, sauerkraut,

fruit juices or piefilling) to remain on the

surface.They may cause dull spots even

after cleaning.

Household ammonia may make the

cleaning job easier. Place 1/2 cup ammonia

in a shallow glass pan and leave in a cold

oven overnight. The ammonia fumes will

help loosen the burned-on grease and food.

When necessary, you may use a commercial

oven cleaner.Follow the package directions.

Cautions about using sprag-on oven

cleaners:

Becareful where the oven cleaner is

sprayed.

Do not spray oven cleaner on the electrical

controls and switches (onsome models)

because it could cause a short circuit and

result in sparking or fire.

Do not allow a film from the cleaner to

remain on the temperature sensing bulb-

it could cause the oven to heat improperly.

(Thebulb is located at the rear of the oven.)

Carefully wipe the bulb clean after each

oven cleaning, being careful not to move

the bulb as a change in its position could

affect how the oven bakes.

Do not spray any oven cleaner on the

outside oven door,handles or any exterior

surface of the oven, cabinet or painted

surfaces. The cleaner can damage these

surfaces.

Installation

Instructions

Range

I If gou have questions, call 800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at: ge.com I

IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF

MASSACHUSETTS

• This product must be installed by a licensed

plumber or gas fitter.

• When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they

shall be the T-handle type.

• A flexible gas connector, when used, must not

exceed 3 feet.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and

carefully.

Installation of this range must conform with

local codes, or in the absence of local codes,

with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI

Z223.1/NFPA.54, latest edition. In Canada,

installation must conform with the current

Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1

or the current Propane Installation Code,

CAN/CGA-B149.2, and with local codes where

applicable. This range has been design-certified

bg CSA International according to ANSI Z21.1,

latest edition and Canadian Gas Association

according to CAN/CGA-I.1 latest edition.

As with any appliance using gas and generating

heat, there are certain safety precautions you

should follow. You will find these precautions in the

Important Safety Information section in the front

of this manual. Read them carefully.

IMPORTANT - Savetheseinstructions

for local inspector's use.

IMPORTANT - Observe allgoverning

codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer- Be sure to leave these

instructions with the Consumer.

• Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions for

future reference.

Note - This appliance must be properly

grounded.

• Servicer - The electrical diagram is in an

envelope attached to the back of the range.

• Skill Level -Installation of this appliance

requires basic mechanical skills.

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the

installer.

• Product failure due to improper installation is not

covered under the Warranty.

Installation Instructions

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use combustible materials,

gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids

in the vicinitg of this or ang other appliance. If

gou smell gas:

[_ Open windows.

E_ Don't touch electrical switches.

E_ Extinguish any open flame.

[] Immediately call your gas supplier.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Phillips screwdriver

Fl(_t-blQde screwdriver

3/16" or smQIler

Pencil and ruler

Open-end or

QdjustQble wrench

Pipe wrenches (2)

(one for bQckup)

Level

Drill, owl or nQil

MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED

• Gas line shut-off valve

• Pipe joint se(_lant or UL-approved pipe thread

tape with Teflon* that resists action of natural

and LP gases

• Flexible metal appliance connector (1/2" I.D.)

A 5-foot length is recommended for ease of

install(_tion but other lengths (]re acceptable.

Never use an old connector when installing

(_new range.

• Flare union adapter for connection to gas

supply line (3/4" or 1/2" NPT x 1/2" I.D.).

• Flare union adapter for connection to pressure

regulator on range (1/2" NPT x 1/2" I.D.)

• Liquid leak detector or soapy water.

• Lag bolt or 1/2" O.D. sleeve anchor (for concrete

floors only).

• Long matches and/or match holder (for models

equipped with standing pilots).

*Teflon: Registered tr(_demark of DuPont

PART INCLUDED

Anti-tip brQcket kit

Installation Instructions

-A WARNING!

INSTALLATION SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions completely and

carefully.

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,

service or maintenance can cause injury or

property damage. Refer to this manual. For

assistance or additional information, consult a

qualified installer, service agency, manufacturer

(dealer) or the gas supplier.

Never reuse old flexible connectors. The use

of old flexible connectors con cause gas leaks

and personal injury. Always use NEW flexible

connectors when installing o gas appliance.

IMPORTANT- Remove olipocking moteriol

ond literoturefrom oven beforeconnectinggos ond

electricolsupplyto ronge.

CAUTION - Do not attempt to operate the

oven of this range during o power failure (Electric

Ignition models only).

• Hove your range installed by o qualified installer.

Your range must be electrically grounded

in accordance with local codes or, in the absence

of local codes, in accordance with the Notional

Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70, latest edition).

In Canada, electrical grounding must be in

accordance with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian

Electrical Code Port 1 and/or local codes.

See Electrical Connections in this section.

Before installing your range on linoleum or onu

other synthetic floor covering, make sure the

floor covering con withstand 180°F without

shrinking, warping or discoloring. Do not install

the range over carpeting unless o sheet of 1//4"

thick plywood or similar insulator is placed

between the range and carpeting.

Make sure the wall coverings around the range

con withstand heat generated by the range up

to 200°F.

Avoid placing cabinets above the range.

To reduce the hazard caused by reaching over

the open flames of operating burners, install o

ventilation hood over the range that projects

forward at least 5" beyond the front of the

cabinets.

The ventilating hood must be constructed of

sheet metal not less than 0.0122" thick. Install

above the cooktop with o clearance of not less

than 1//4" between the hood and the underside

of the combustible material or metal cabinet.

The hood must be at least as wide as the

appliance and centered over the appliance.

Clearance between the cooking surface and the

ventilation hood surface MUST NEVER BE LESS

THAN 24 INCHES.

EXCEPTION: Installation of o listed microwave

oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall

conform to the installation instructions pocked with

that appliance.

• If cabinets ore placed above the range, allow o

minimum clearance of 30" between the cooking

surface and the bottom of unprotected cabinets.

• If o 30" clearance between cooking surface and

overhead combustible material or metal cabinets

cannot be maintained, protect the underside of

the cabinets above the cooktop with not less than

1//4" insulating millboord covered with sheet metal

not less than 0.0122" thick. Clearance between

the cooking surface and protected cabinets MUST

NEVER BE LESSTHAN 24 INCHES.

The vertical distance from the plane of the

cooking surface to the bottom of adjacent

overhead cabinets extending closer than 1" to

the plane of the range sides must not be less

than 18". (See the Dimensions and Clearances

illustration in this section.)

CAUTION -Items of interest to children

should not be stored in cabinets above o range

or on the bocksplosh of o rongeichildren

climbing on the range to reach items could

be seriously injured.

Installation Instructions

×DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES

Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces. These dimensions must

be met for safe use of your range. The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening (see Gas Pipe and

Electric Outlet Locations) may be adjusted to meet specific requirements.

The range mag be placed with O" clearance (flush) at the back wall.

Minimum to

cabinets on

either side

of the range

30"

II 30,,

Maximum depth [

for cabinets

above

countertops

18"

Minimum

_-- 1" To wall on either side,

standard burner models

2" To wall on either side,

sealed burner mo(

36"

Tocabinetsbelow

cooktop and at the

rangeback

30"

Depthwith door closed (includesdoor handle)

273/4'' to 28VY'

Depth varies depending on

model. See specifications sheet

for your model.

Height*

Depth with door open:

463/8 " (glass door)

46V4" (porcelain door)

*Product Height:

36" JGSS05

451/2" JGBS04

47Ys" JGBS18

JGBS23

JGBS07

JGBS19

Installation Instructions

-A WARNING!

ANTI-TIP DEVICE

• All ranges can tip.

• BURNSor other SERIOUS

INJURIEScan result.

• INSTALL and CHECKthe

ANTI-TIP bracket following

the instructions supplied

with the bracket.

To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range

must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip

bracket. See installation instructions shipped with

the bracket for complete details before attempting

to install.

To check if the bracket is installed and engaged

properly, carefull_j tip the range forward. The bracket

should stop the range within 4 inches. If it does not,

the bracket must be reinstalled. If the range is pulled

from the wall for an_t reason, alwa_ts repeat this

procedure to verif_j the range is properlbl secured

bbl the anti-tip bracket.

For free standing or slide in ranges, never completely

remove the leveling legs or the range will not be

secured to the anti-tip device properly.

If blou did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your

purchase, call 1-800-626-8774 to receive one at

no cost (in Canada, call 1-800-561-3344). For

installation instructions of the bracket, visit:

GEAppliances.com (in Canada, GEAppliances.ca).

LOCATION

Do not locate the range where it may be subject

to strong drafts. Any openings in the floor or

wall behind the range should be sealed. Make

sure the openings around the base of the range

that supply fresh air for combustion and

ventilation are not obstructed by carpeting

or woodwork.

Your range, like many other household items, is

heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such

as cushioned vinyl or carpeting. Use care when

moving the range on this type of flooring. It is

recommended that the following simple and

inexpensive instructions be followed to protect

your floor.

The range should be installed on a sheet of

plywood (or similar material). When the floor

covering ends at the front of the range, the area

that the range will rest on should be built up with

plywood to the same level or higher than the floor

covering.

This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning

or servicing. Also, make sure your floor covering

will withstand 180°F. (See the Installation Safety

Instructions section.)

Make sure the wall coverings around your range

can withstand the heat generated (up to 200°F) by

the range. (See the Installation Safety Instructions

section.)

MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION

Depending on your range, you'll find the model

and serial numbers on a label on the front frame of

the range, behind the kick panel or broiler drawer.

IMPORTANT!

Remove all tape and packaging. Make sure the

burners are properly seated and level.

Lift up the cooktop (on models with standard

twin burners) and remove any packing material

under it.

Take the accessory pack out of the oven and/or

drawer.

Check to be sure that no range parts have come

loose during shipping.

Installation Instructions

m PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY

Your renge is designed to operete et e

pressure of 4" of weter column on neturel gas

or, if designed for LP gas (propane or butane),

10" of water column.

Hake sure you are supplying your range with

the type of gas for which it is designed.

This range is convertible for use on natural or

propane gas. If you decide to use this range

on LP gas, conversion must be made by a

qualified LP installer before attempting to

operate the range on that gas.

For proper operation, the pressure of natural

gas supplied to the regulator must be between

4" and 13" of water column.

For LP gas, the pressure supplied must be

between 10" and 13" of water column.

When checking for proper operation of the

regulator, the inlet pressure must be at least

1" greater than the operating (manifold)

pressure as given above.

The pressure regulator located at the inlet of

the range manifold must remain in the supply

line regardless of whether natural or LP gas is

being used.

A flexible metal appliance connector used

to connect the range to the gas supply line

should have an I.D.of 1/2" and be 5 feet in

length for ease of installation. In Canada,

flexible connectors must be single wall metal

connectors no longer than 6 feet in length.

[]_]CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS

Shut off the main gas supply valve before

disconnecting the old range end leave it off

until the new hookup has been completed.

Don't forget to relight the pilot on other gas

appliances when you turn the gas beck on.

Because hard piping restricts movement

of the range, the use of a CSA International-

certified flexible metal appliance connector

is recommended unless local codes require

a hard-piped connection.

Never use an old connector when installing a

new range. If the hard piping method is used,

you must carefully align the pipe; the range

cannot be moved after the connection is

made.

To prevent gas leaks, put pipe joint compound

on, or wrap pipe thread tape with Teflon*

around, all male (external) pipe threads.

E_ Install a manual gas line shut-offvalve in the

gas line in an easily accessed location outside

of the range. Hake sure everyone operating the

range knows where and how to shut off the gas

supply to the range.

i-_ Install male 1/2" flare union adapter to the

1/2" NPT internal thread at inlet of regulator.

Use a backup wrench on the regulator fitting

to avoid damage.

F-_ Install male 1/2" or 3/4" flare union adapter to

the NPT internal thread of the manual shut-off

valve, taking care to back-up the shut-off valve

to keep it from turning.

[] Connect flexible metal appliance connector

to the adapter on the range. Position range

to permit connection at the shut-off valve.

EDWhen all connections have been made,

make sure all range controls are in the off

position and turn on the main gas supply

valve. Use a liquid leak detector at all joints

and connections to check for leaks in the

system.

WARNING - DO NOT USE A FLAME TO

CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.

When using test pressures greater than 1/2

psig to pressure test the gas supply system

of the residence, disconnect the range and

individual shut-off valve from the gas supply

piping. When using test pressures of 1/2 psig

or less to test the gas supply system, simply

isolate the range from the gas supply system

by closing the individual shut-off valve.

*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont

Installation Instructions

GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS

(for models with Sealed Burners)

This area allows for flush range

installation with through-the-well

connection of pipe stub/shut-off

valve and rear wall 220V outlet.

Shortest connection from

hard pipe stub location to

range hookup.

This area allows for flush range

installation with through-the-floor

connection of pipe stub/shut-off

valve.

GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS

(for models with Standard Twin Burners)

This area allows for flush range

installation with through-the-well

connection of pipe stub/shut-off

valve and rear wall 220V outlet.

from hard

pipe stub location to range

hookup.

This area allows for flush range

installation with through-the-floor

connection of pipe stub/shut-off

valve.

Installation Instructions

FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP (for models equipped with Sealed Burners}

Adapter _ _ _5_ectr_%e_tmOrm )

o%_ @ Adapter

Installer: Inform

the consumer of

the location of the

gas shut-off valve.

_--- Gas shut-off

1/2" or 3/4"--_L_ '_ valve

Gas pipe

RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS (for models equipped with Sealed Burners}

I Installer: Inform

the consumer of

the location of the

gas shut-off valve.

/45° Elbow

__ _ 90°Elbow

Nipple

_ [_._ Black iron pipe

_1,///',,_

Union

0_ \Pressure _-_ Union

regulator

______ Nipple

Gas shut-off

Gas pipe

Alternate Hookup

o _ j Adapter

90 Elbow _%_, _ 90 ° Elbow

Nipple'--_ _ _ _jNipple

LJ _'- Quick connect

l_,/or union

Gas shut-off-_[_ _ NicHe Press,u,re

valve _, PP regulator

Adapter

Installer: Inform

the consumer of

the location of the

gas shut-offva ve.

Installation Instructions

FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP

(for models equipped with Standard Twin Burners)

Pressure

regulator

Manifold ---_ @

Flex connector "--_'_,.t

(6feet maximum) Q

Adapter -----_@

Installer: Inform

the consumer of

the location of the

gas shut-off valve.

Adapter

.___ Gas shut-off

1/2" or 3/4" valve

Gas pipe

RIGID PIPE HOOKUP (for models equipped with Standard Twin Burners)

Pressure

regulator

Manifold -__

pipe

Installer: Inform

the consumer of

the location of the

gas shut-off valve.

_ _ 90 ° Elbow

Nipple Union 1[_'_ Black iron

_ Union

_ Nipple

J I¢il/_ -- Gas shut-off

1/2" or 3/4"---_[]_ _ valve

Gas pipe

pipe

Installation Instructions

I-B-1ELECTRICAL CONN ECTIONS

Electrical Requirements

220-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branch

circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp

circuit breaker or time delay fuse.

Extension Cord Cautions

Because of potential safety hazards

associated with certain conditions, we strongly

recommend against the use of an extension

cord. However, if you still elect to use an

extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it

be a UL-listed, 3-wire grounding-type appliance

extension cord and that the current carrying

rating of the cord in amperes be equivalent to,

or greater than, the branch circuit rating.

Grounding

IMPORTANT--(Please read carefullg)

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE

MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.

Preferred Method

_nsure proper ground

exists before use

The power cord of this appliance is equipped

with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates

with a standard 3-prong grounding wall

receptacle to minimize the possibility of

electric shock hazard from this appliance.

The customer should have the wall receptacle

and circuit checked by a qualified electrician

to make sure the receptacle is properly

grounded.

Where a standard 2-prong wall receptacle is

encountered, it is the personal responsibility

and obligation of the customer to have it

replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong

wall receptacle.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT

OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG

FROM THE POWER CORD.

A word about GFCI's--GFCI's are not required

or recommended for gas range receptacles.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCrs) are

devices that sense leakage of current in a

circuit and automatically switch off power

when a threshold leakage level is detected.

These devices must be manually reset by the

consumer. The National Electrical Code requires

the use of GFCrs in kitchen receptacles installed

to serve countertop surfaces. Performance of

the range will not be affected if operated on

a GFCI-protected circuit but occasional

nuisance tripping of the GFCI breaker

is possible.

I-_ Usage Situations where Appliance Power

Cord will be Disconnected Infrequentlg.

An adapter may be used only on a

15-amp circuit. Do not use an adapter on

a 20-amp circuit. Where local codes permit,

a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made

to a properly grounded two-prong wall

receptacle by the use of a UL-listed adapter,

available at most hardware stores. The larger

slot in the adapter must be aligned with the

larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide

proper polarity in the connection of the

power cord.

Temporarg Method

(Adapter plugs not

permitted in Canada)

Ensure proper

ground and firm

Align large connection

prongs/slots before use

CAUTION - Attaching the adapter

ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover

screw does not ground the appliance unless the

cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the

wall receptacle is grounded through the house

wiring. The customer should have the circuit

checked by a qualified electrician to make

sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

Instollotion Instructions

I-[I ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (cont.)

When disconnecting the power cord from the

adapter, always hold the adapter with one

hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground

terminal is very likely to break with repeated

use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the

appliance until a proper ground has again

been established.

I-_ Usage Situations where Appliance Power

Cord will be Disconnected Frequentlg.

Do not use an adapter plug in these situations

because disconnecting of the power cord

places undue strain on the adapter and leads

to eventual failure of the adapter ground

terminal. The customer should have the

2-prong wall receptacle replaced with a

three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a

qualified electrician before using the

appliance.

The installation of appliances designed for

mobile home installation must conform with

the Manufactured Home Construction and

Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280

(formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile

Home Construction and Safety, Title 2/4, HUD,

Part 280) or, when such standard is not

applicable, the Standard for Manufactured

Home Installations, latest edition

(Manufactured Home Sites, Communities and

Set-Ups), ANSI A225.1, latest edition, or with

local codes. In Canada, mobile home

installation must be in accordance with the

current CAN/CSA Z240/IVlH Mobile Home

Installation Code.

Electric Disconnect

• Locate disconnect plug on the range back.

• Pinch sides of connector and pull out of

range back.

[] SEAL THE OPENINGS

Seal any openings in the wall behind the

range and in the floor under the range when

hookups are completed.

[] LIGHT THE PILOTS

(For models equipped with standing pilots.

If the range is an electric ignition model, the

burners are ignited by electric ignition which

eliminates the need for standing pilot lights.)

The range should be installed in its permanent

position before any pilots are lit or adjusted.

CAUTION - Makesurethesurfaceburner

control knobs are in the OFF position before

attempting to light the pilots.

E_] Light the Surface Burner Pilots

1. Raise the cooktop.

2. Light both pilots with a match.

3. To avoid pilot outage, use caution when

closing cooktop after lighting pilots.

NOTE: Do not leove stonding pilot lit in

u newly constructed or remodeled home or

apartment that will be unoccupied for more

than a month.

Each pilot flame was adjusted at the factory

to be approximately 5/16" tall. A tinge of yellow

appearing at the upper tip is normal. If you

find pilot adjustment is necessary, follow

instructions in Step B.

Installation Instructions

13-1LIGHT THE PILOTS Icont.}

[] Adjust the Surface Burner Pilots if Necessary

CAUTION - Makesurethesurfaceburner

control knobs ore in the OFF position before

attempting to adjust the pilots.

1. Raise the cooktop.

Locate the pilot adjustment screw. It can

be accessed through the small hole near

the center of the manifold panel.

To adjust, use a blade-tLlpe screwdriver

with a shaft diameter of less than or equal

to 3/16". Turn pilot adjustment screw until

pilot flame is 5/16" high. Do not reduce the

flame to less than 5/16" or pilot outage

mall occur. A pilot flame burning higher than

recommended mall generate soot (carbon

black) on the bottom of your cooktop.

F-_ Light the Oven Pilot

1. Ensure the top burners are lit before

attempting to light the oven pilot (turn them

off after you have lit the oven pilot).

2. Remove the oven door. See Lift-Off Oven

Door in the Care and cleaning of range

section.

3. Remove the oven shelves.

[] Light the Oven Pilot Icont.}

4. Remove the oven bottom. To remove:

• Remove knurled screws holding down

rear of oven bottom.

• Grasp oven bottom at finger slots on

each side.

• Lift rear of oven bottom enough to clear

the lip of range frame, then pull out.

Oven

bottom

5. Locate the pilot in the back of the oven

bottom. The pilot is attached to the left side

of the oven burner.

Shield

Consome

models)

Pilot

6. To light the oven pilot, push in and hold the

oven control knob while lighting the pilot

with a long match or match holder. Once

the oven pilot is lit, continue holding the

oven control knob for one minute before

releasing.

No adjustments are required for natural

gas. If the range is connected to LP gas,

contact the person who installed your

range or made the conversion. If pilot

flame does not stall lit, repeat this step.

Installation Instructions

[] LIGHT THE PILOTS Icont.)

[] Check Ignition of Oven Burner

The oven is designed to operate quietly and

automatically. To operate the oven, turn the

OVEN CONTROL knob to a setting above 260°F.

After 30-90 seconds, the oven burner will ignite

and burn until the set temperature is reached.

The oven burner will continue to cycle on and

off as necessary to maintain the oven at the

temperature indicated by the OVEN CONTROL

knob.

Electric ignition models require electrical power

to operate. In case of a power outage, the oven

burners on these models cannot be lit manually

with a match. Gas will not flow unless the glow

bar is hot.

If the oven is in use when a power outage occurs,

the burner will shut off and cannot be re-lit until

power is restored.

I-_ Adjust Broil Burner Air Adjustment

Shutter on Models with a Broiler Drawer,

if Necessarg

Determine if the bottom burner flames are

burning properly.

With the oven bottom removed, properly

adjusted flames should have approximately

1" blue cones and, if range is supplied with

natural gas, should burn with no yellow

tipping. (With most LP gas, small yellow

tips at the end of outer cones are normal.)

Flames should not lift off burner ports. If lifting

is observed, gradually reduce air shutter

opening until flames are stabilized.

The shutter for the oven burner is near the

back wall of the oven and behind the broiler

drawer.

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Adjust Broil Burner Air Adjustment

Shutter on Models with a Broiler Drawer,

if Necessarg (cont.)

To Remove the Broiler Drawer:

1. Pull the drawer out until it stops, then push

it back in about one inch.

2. Grasp handle, lift and pull broiler

drawer out.

Loosen

adjustment

Metal shield

(on some models)

On some models, remove the metal shield at

the rear of the cavity.

To adjust the flow of air to the burner, loosen

the Phillips-head screw and rotate the shutter

to allow more or less air into the burner tube.

Installation Instructions

[] LIGHT THE PILOTS (cont.)

[] Check Ignition of Surface Burners

Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should

be checked after pilots have been lighted (on

some models) and the range and gas supply

lines have been carefully checked for leaks.

Standing Pilot Models

Select a top burner knob and simultaneously

push in and turn to HI position. The burner should

light within a few seconds. Try each burner in

succession until all burners have been checked.

Electric Ignition Models

Select a top burner knob and simultaneously push

in and turn to LITE position. You will hear a clicking

sound indicating proper operation of the spark

module. Once the air has been purged from the

supply lines, burners should light within 4 seconds.

After burner lights, rotate knob out of the LITE

position. Try each burner in succession until all

burners have been checked.

Quality of Flames

The combustion quality of burner flames needs

to be determined visually.

(A) Yellow flames--

Call for service

(B) Yellow tips on

outer cones--

Normal for LP gas

flumes--Normal for

natural gas

If burner flames look like (A), call for service.

Normal burner flames should look like (B)or (C),

depending on the tgpe of gas gou use.

With LPgas, some yellow tipping on outer cones

is normal.

_-I Replace Oven Parts

After all adjustments are made, replace

the broiler drawer, oven bottom, shelves and

oven door.

Installation Instructions

[] LEVEL THE RANGE

rA] Install the oven shelves in the oven and

position the range where it will be installed.

J m _ Lower

Leg _ range

IevellrRoo__

Raise

range Lower

range

(on some models) (on some models)

FB] Check for levelness bg placing a spirit level

or a cup, partiallg filled with water, on one of

the oven shelves. If using a spirit level, take

two readings-with the level placed diagonallg

first in one direction and then the other.

r-_ Remove the broiler drawer or kick panel.

See the Care and cleaning of the range section.

The front leveling legs can be adjusted from

the bottom and the rear legs can be adjusted

from the top or the bottom.

r-_ use an open-end or adjustable wrench to

adjust the leveling legs until the range is level.

r_ After the range is level, slide the range awag

from the wall so that the Anti-Tip device can

be installed.

[] INSTALL THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE

WARNING -

• If the Anti-Tip Device supplied with the range

does not fit this application, use the Anti-Tip

Device WB02kl0020.

Range must be secured with an approved

Anti-Tip device.

Unless properlg installed, the range could be

tipped bg gou or a child standing, sitting or

leaning on an open door.

After installing the Anti-Tip device, verifg that

it is in place bg carefullg attempting to tilt the

range forward.

This range has been designed to meet all

recognized industrg tip standards for all

normal conditions.

• The use of this device does not preclude

tipping of the range when not properlg

installed.

[] Mark the wall where the RIGHT EDGE

of the range is to be located. Be sure

to allow for the countertop overhang

if gou intend to install the range next

to cabinets.

Slotted head

screw

Approx. 20'

Anti-Tip I

device I

WallplateI

edge

of range

E_] Locate the outside edge of the device 2V8"

toward the center of the range from the

marked edge of the range.

r-_ using the device as a template, mark the

position of the hole for the screw.

Installation Instructions

I-T1INSTALL THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE (cont.)

[] For wood construction, drill a pilot hole at an

angle of 20° from the horizontal. A nail or awl

may be used if a drill is not available.

Mount the Anti-Tip device with the screw

provided.

For cement or concrete construction, you

will need a 1/4" x 1V2" lag bolt and a 1/2" O.D.

sleeve anchor, which are not provided. Drill the

recommended size hole for the hardware.

Wallboard Back of

range

screw

Install the sleeve anchor into the drilled

hole and then install the lag bolt through the

device. The bolts must be properly tightened

as recommended for the hardware.

i-_ Slide the range against the wall, and check for

proper installation by grasping the front edge

of the cooktop and carefully attempting to tilt

the range forward. The bracket should stop

the range within/4 inches. If it does not, the

bracket must be reinstalled.

WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETED

Hake sure all controls are left in the OFF

position. Make sure the flow of combustion and

ventilation air to the range is unobstructed.

CONVERTTO LPGAS(or convert back to

natural gas from LP)

This range leaves the factory set for use with

natural gas. If you want to convert to LP gas, the

conversion must be performed by a qualified LP

gas installer.

The conversion instructions and LP orifices can be

found attached to the range next to the pressure

regulator.

Keep these instructions and the orifices in case

you want to convert back to natural gas.

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following

pages first and you may not need to call for service.

What To Do

Top burners do not light • Hake sure electrical plug is plugged into a live,

or do not burn evenl§' properly grounded outlet.

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• Removethe burners (on models with standard twin

burners) or burner heads and caps (on models with

sealed burners) and clean them with a sewing needle

or twist-tie. Hake sure you do not enlarge the holes.

On sealed burner models, check and clean the electrode

area for burned-on food or grease.

Possible Causes

Plug on range is not completelg

inserted in the electrical outlet.

Burner hole or slits on the side

of the burner meg be clogged.

Improper burner assemblg. • Make sure the burner parts are installed correctly.

Seethe Careand cleaning of the range section.

Drip puns (if so equipped} • Hake sure the drip pans are installed correctly.

are not installed correctly.

Pilotis) is lure} not lit • Seethe Light the SurfaceBurner Pilots section in the

Ion standing pilot models). Installation Instructions.

Burner flames very Improper air to gas ratio. • Ifrange is connected to LPgas, contact the person

large oryellow who installed your range or made the conversion.

Surface burners light The oven gas shut-off valve • To check the oven gas shut-off valve on sealed burner

but ovendoes not mag have accidentallg been models, remove the broiler drawer or kick panel

moved during cleaningor (seethe Coreand cleaning of the range section) and

moving, look for the gas shut-off lever at the back of the range.

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shown closed. \ _]_.. lt_J----d_) /

PULLTO OPEN. _

Sealed burner models

• To check the oven gas shut-off valve on standard twin

burner models, raise the cooktop and look for the

gas shut-off lever at the extreme right rear corner.

(Standing pilot models do not have a gas shut-off valve

on the regulator.)Follow the directions in box A or B that

match your regulator type.

Lever is shown closed. A

PULL_TOOPEN_ '

Standard twin burner models Standard twin burner models

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Troubleshooting Tips

Possible Causes What To Do

Clock does not work Plugon range is not completelg • Hake sure electrical plug is plugged into a live,

inserted in the electrical outlet, properly grounded outlet.

A fuse in your home may be • Replacethe fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

blown or the circuit breaker

tripped.

Oven controls improperly set. • Seethe Usingthe clock and timer section.

Food does not bake Oven controls improperly set. • Seethe Using the oven section.

or roast properly Shelfposition is incorrect. • See the Using the oven section.

Incorrect cookware or cookware • See the Usingthe oven section.

of improper size being used.

Oven thermostat needs • Seethe Adjustthe oven thermostat Do it yourself! section.

adjustment.

Clock not set correctly. • See the Usingthe clock and timer section.

Aluminum foil used improperly • Seethe Care and cleaning of the range section.

in the oven.

Oven bottom not securely • See the Installation of the range section.

seated in position.

Food does not Oven controls improperly set. • See the Usingthe oven section.

broil properly Oven door and/or broiler drawer • Seethe Broiling section.

not closed.

Improper shelfposition • See the Broiling guide.

being used.

Food being cooked in a hot pan. • Forbest results,use a pan designed for broiling.

Makesure it is cool.

Cookware not suited for broiling. • Forbest results,use a pan designed for broiling.

Oven bottom not securely • See the Installation of the range section.

seated in position.

Oven temperature Oven thermostat • See the Adjust the oven thermostat Do it yourself! section.

too hot or too cold needs adjustment.

Oven light does not work Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.

Plugon range is not completelg • Hake sure electrical plug is plugged into a live,properly

inserted in the electrical outlet, grounded outlet.

Oven not heating up Pilot is not lit (on standing • See the Light the OvenPilot section in the Installation

pilot models). Instructions.

"Crackling" or

"popping" sound

Possible Causes

Thisis the soundof the

metal heatingand cooling

duringcooking.

What To Do

• This is normal.

Rainbow effect in Thisis causedb9 the heat • Thisisnormal.

the oven window treatment applied to the

(onsome modelsJ oven window.

Power outage, Power outage or surge. • Resetthe clock.

clock flashes

Strongodor An odor from the insulation • Thisis temporary.

around the inside of the oven

is normal for the first few times

the oven is used.

Improper air to gas ratio. • Adjust oven burner oir shutter.

Fan noise A cooling fan mag automaticallg • Thisis normol. The cooling fon will turn off ond on.

turn on and offto cool

internal parts.

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