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Safety Information ........... 2-6
Operating Instructions
Adjust the Oven
Thermostat ......................... 21
Clock and Timer ................. 15, 16
Oven ............................ 12-14
Oven Controls ................... 10, 11
Sabbath Feature ................ 19, 20
Selecting Types of Cookwore ........ 9
Self-Cleaning .................... 24, 25
Special Features .................... 18
Surface Units ...................... 7, 8
Timed Baking and Roosting ........ 17
Worming Drawer ............... 22, 23
Care and Cleaning ......... 26-33
Gloss Cooktop .................. 32, 33
Troubleshooting Tips ...... 34-37
Accessories ...................... 38
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ........ Back Cover
Warranty .......................... 39
Coil Top and
Radiant Top Models
Standard Self-Clean
Clean Models Models
JBS03 JB600
JBS07 JBP15
JBS15 JBP22
JBS27 JBP27
JBS56 JBP60
RB525 JBP61
RB526 RB740
RB536 RB757
RB540 RB758
RB787
RB790
RB800
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label,
behind the storage drawer or
warming drawer on the oven frame.
183D6379P057 49-88042 OI-09JR
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
A 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.
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.
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, remove
the storage drawer or kick panel and look underneath the range
to see that the leveling leg is engaged in the bracket. On models
without a storage drawer or kick panel, 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 flee-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 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).
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the Governor of
California to publish a list of substances known
to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm, and requires businesses to
warn customers of potential exposure to such
substances.
The fiberglass insulation in self-dean ovens gives
afro very small amount of carbon monoxide
during the cleaning cycle. Exposure can be
minimized by venting with an open window
or using a ventilation fan or hood.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Owner's Manual.
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Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
Before performing any service, disconnect
the range power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse
or switching off the circuit breaker.
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Do not leave children aloneichildren should
not be left alone or unattended in an area
where an appliance is in use. They should
never be allowed to sit or stand on any part
of the appliance.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang
on the door, storage drawer, warming drawer,
or cooktop. They could damage the range and
even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.
Do not store flammable materials in an oven
or near the cooktop.
CAUTION:Items of interest
to children should not be stored in cabinets
above a range or on the backsplash of
a rangeichildren climbing on the range
to reach items could be seriously injured.
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COOK MEATAND POULTRY THOROUGHLY...
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry
to at least an INTERNALtemperature of l 80°E Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against
foodbome illness.
WARNING!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance. Be careful when
reaching for items stored over the range.
Flammable material could be ignited if brought
in contact with hot surface units or heating
elements and may cause severe burns.
Use only dry pot holders-moist or damp pot
holders on hot surfaces may result in burns
from steam. Do not let pot holders touch hot
surface units or heating elements. Do not use
a towel or other bulky cloth.
For your safety, never use your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate in or near the range.
Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick
up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off.
Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by
covering the pan completely with a well-fitting
lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use a multi-
purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out
by covering it with baking soda or, if available,
by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.
Flame in the oven or warming drawer can be
smothered completely by closing the door
and turning the oven off or by using a multi-
purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
Do not touch the surface units, the heating
elements or the interior surface of the oven.
These surfaces may be hot enough to burn
even though they are dark in color. During and
after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials contact, the surface
units, areas nearby the surface units or any
interior area of the oven; allow sufficient time
for cooling first.
Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop,
areasfacing the cooktop, oven vent opening,
surfaces near the opening, crevices around
the oven door and metal trim parts above
the door.
REMEMBER: The inside surface of the oven
may be hot when the door is opened.
Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Keep the hood and grease filters clean
to maintain good venting and to avoid
grease fires.
Never block the vents (air openings) of the
range. They provide the air inlet and outlet
that are necessary for the range to operate
properly with correct combustion. Air openings
are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the
top and bottom of the oven door, and at the
bottom of the range under the warming
drawer or storage drawer.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING.
OVEN
Stand away from the range when opening the
oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes
can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.
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Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injury.
Keep the oven vent unobstructed.
Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
Place the oven rack in the desired position
while the oven is cool. If racks must be
handled when hot, do not let pot holder
contact the heating elements.
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Pulling out the rack 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.
When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, follow the manufacturer's directions.
Do not use the oven to dry newspapers. If
overheated, they can catch on fire.
Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items
stored in an oven can ignite.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the oven when not in use.
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Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket
is essential for a good seal. Care should be
taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
Clean only parts listed in this Owner's Manual.
Do not use oven cleaners on self-clean
models. No commercial oven cleaner or oven
liner protective coating of any kind should be
used in or around any part of the oven.
Residue from oven cleaners will damage the
inside of the oven when the self-clean cycle
is used.
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Before self-cleaning the oven, remove any
broiler pan, grid and other cookware.
Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before
starting the self-cleaning operation.
If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn
the oven off and disconnect the power supply.
Have it serviced by a qualified technician.
Take the racks out of the oven before
you begin the self-clean cycle or they
may discolor.
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WARMING DRAWER (on some models)
The purpose of the warming drawer is to hold
hot cooked foods at serving temperature.
Always start with hot food; cold food cannot
be heated or cooked in the warming drawer.
Do not use the warming drawer to dry
newspapers. If overheated, they can catch
on fire.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the warming drawer when not
in use.
Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in
or near your warming drawer.
Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and
canned food a safe distance away from your
warming drawer.
Do not warm food in the warming drawer
for more than two hours.
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Do not touch the heating element or the
interior surface of the warming drawer.
These surfaces may be hot enough to burn.
REMEMBER: The inside surface of the
warming drawer may be hot when the
drawer is opened.
Use care when opening the drawer. Open
the drawer a crack and let hot air or steam
escape before removing or replacing food. Hot
air or steam which escapes con cause burns
to hands, face and/or eyes.
Do not use aluminum foil to line the drawer.
Foil is an excellent heat insulator and will
trap heat beneath it. This will upset the
performance of the drawer and it could
damage the interior finish.
SURFACE UNITS--ALL MODELS
Use proper pan sizeJselect cookware having fiat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit
heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct
contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will also
improve efficiency.
Never leave the surface units unattended at
high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking
and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
Only certain types of glass, gloss/ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for cooktop service; others may break
because of the sudden change in
temperature.
To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of
flammable materials and spillage, the handle
of a container should be turned toward the
center of the range without extending over
nearby surface units.
Always turn the surface units off before
removing cookware.
Do not flame foods on the cooktop. If you do
flame foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
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Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or
medium high heat settings.
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.
Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat
frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause
spillovers when food is added.
If a combination of oils or fats will be used in
frying, stir together before heating, or as fats
melt slowly.
Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the
smoking point.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING.
A WARNING!
_ RADIANT SURFACEUNITS ionsome
Use core when touching the cooktop. The gloss surface
hove been turned off.
models)
of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls
Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The
cooktop can be scratched with items such as
sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry and
rivets on clothing.
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Large scratches or impacts to glass doors
or cooktops can lead to broken or shattered
glass.
Do not operate the radiant surface units if the
glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning solution
may penetrate o broken cooktop and create
o risk of electrical shock. Contact o qualified
technician immediately should your glass
cooktop become broken.
Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot
surface unit, be careful to avoid steam burns.
Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if
applied to o hot surface.
NOTE: We recommend that you avoid wiping
any surface unit areas until they have cooled
and the indicator light has gone off. Sugar spills
ore the exception to this. Please see Cleaning
the gloss cooktop section.
When the cooktop is cool, use only the
recommended cleaning cream to clean
the cooktop.
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Never use the glass cooktop surface as o
cutting board.
Do not place or store items that can melt or
catch fire on the glass cooktop, even when it
is not being used.
To avoid possible damage to the cooking
surface, do not apply cleaning cream to the
glass surface when it is hot.
After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper towel
to remove all cleaning cream residue.
Be careful when placing spoons or other
stirring utensils on the glass cooktop surface
when it is in use. They may become hot and
could cause burns.
Read and follow all instructions and warnings
on the cleaning cream labels.
Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the cooktop can
lead to damage and improper operation of the
range.
A WARNING!
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Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet
sponge is used to wipe spills on a hot
cooktop, be careful to avoid steam burns.
To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric
shock, always be certain that the controls for
all surface units are at the Off position and
all coils are cool before attempting to lift or
remove a unit.
not covered and are in place. Their absence
during cooking could damage range parts
and wiring.
Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip pans
or anywhere in the oven except as described
in this manual. Misuse could result in o shock,
fire hazard or damage to the range.
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surface units. Do not put them in a dishwasher.
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READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Usingthe surface units. OEApUionces.com
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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Besureyou turn the control knob
to Offwhen youfinish cooking.
How to Set
Pushthe knob in and turn in either direction
to the setting you want.
At both Off and Hi the control clicks
into position. You may hear slight clicking
sounds during cooking, indicating the control
is keeping the power level you set.
Indicotor Lights
(onradiant glass models only)
A HOTSURFACEor HOTCOOl{TOP
(depending on model) indicator light will glow
when anu radiant element is turned on and
will remain on until the surface is cool
enough to touch.
ASURFACEUNITon or BURNERON
(depending on model) indicator light will glow
when anu surface unit is on.
NOTE:TheSURFACEUNITor BURNERON
indicator light may glow between the surface
control settings of Lo and OFF,but there is no
power to the surface units.
Using the radiant surface units, ransome=ode/sJ
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Nevercookdirectly onthe glass.
Alwaysusecookware.
Alwaysplacethe panin the centerof
the surfaceunityouare cookingon.
About the radiant surface units...
The radiant cooktop features heating units
beneath a smooth glass surface.
NOTE:A slight odor is normal when a new
cooktop is used for the first time. It is caused
bg the heating of new parts and insulating
materials and will disappear in a short time.
The surface unit will cgcle on and offto
maintain gour selected control setting.
It is safeto place hot cookware from the oven
or surface on the glass surface when the
surface is cool.
Evenafter the surface units are turned off,
the glass cooktop retains enough heat to
continue cooking. To avoid over-cooking,
remove pans from the surface units when
the food is cooked. Avoid placing angthing
on the surface unit until it has cooled
completelg.
Water stains (mineral deposits)ore
removable using the cleaning cream or
full-strength white vinegar.
Useof window cleaner mag leaveon
iridescent film on the cooktop. Thecleaning
cream will remove this discoloration.
Don't store heavy items above the cooktop.
If theg drop onto the cooktop,theg con
cause damage.
Do not use the surface as a cutting board.
Do not slide cookware across the cooktop
because it con scratch the gloss--the gloss
is scratch resistant, not scratch proof.
Temperature Limiter
Every radiant surface unit has a temperature
limiter.
The temperature limiter protects the glass
cooktop from getting too hot.
The temperature limiter mag cgcle the units
off for a time if:
Thepan boils dry.
Thepan bottom is not flat.
Thepan is off center.
Thereis no pan on the unit.
Selecting types of cookware. 6EAppliances.com
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
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Checkpansfor flat bottomsby using
a straight edge.
Stainless Steel:
recommended
Aluminum:
heavy weight recommended
Good conductivity. Aluminum residues
sometimes appear as scratches on the
cooktop, but can be removed if cleaned
immediately. Because of its low melting
point, thin-weight aluminum should not
be used.
Copper Bottom:
recommended
Copper mag leave residueswhich can
appear as scratches.The residues can be
removed, as long as the cooktop is cleaned
immediately. However, do not let these pots
boil dry. Overheated metal can bond to glass
cooktops. An overheated copper bottom pot
will leave a residue that will permanentlg
stain the cooktop if not removed
immediatelg.
Glass-ceramic:
usable,but not recommended
Poorperformance. Hag scratch the surface.
Stoneware:
usable,but not recommended
Poorperformance. Hag scratch the surface.
Home Canning Tips:
Besure the canner is centered over the
surface unit.
Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom.
Userecipes and procedures from
reputable sources.These are available
from manufacturers such as Ball®and
Kerr®and the Department of Agriculture
ExtensionService.
To prevent burns from steam or heat, use
caution when canning.
Pans with rounded, curved,
ridged or warped bottoms are
not recommended.
Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron:
recommended
As long as the cookware is covered
completely with porcelain enamel, this
cookware is recommended. Caution is
recommended for cast-iron cookware
that is not completelg covered with smooth
porcelain enamel, as it mag scratch the
glass-ceramic cooktop.
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on coil cooktops.
Not over1 inch
Surface Cookware Tips
Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware.
Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster
than other metals. Cast-iron and coated
cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb heat,
but generallg cook evenly at low to medium
heat settings. Steel pans may cook unevenly
if not combined with other metals.
For best cooking results,pans should be
flat on the bottom. Hatch the size of the
saucepan to the size of the surface unit.
The pan should not extend over the edge
of the surface unit more than I inch.
Wok Cooking
We recommend that gou use onlg a fiat-
bottomed wok. Thqj ore available at _jour
local retail store.
Do not use woks that have support rings.Use
of these tgpes of woks,with or without the
ring in place,can be dangerous.
Placingthe ring over the surface unit will
cause a buildup of heat that will damage
the porcelain cooktop. Do not try to use such
woks without the ring. You could be seriously
burned if the wok tips over.
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Using the oven controls, somemodelsJ
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
OVEN CONTROLS
TIME CONTROLS
KITCHEN
TIMER
COOKING
TIME
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Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings
O AKE/TEMP RECALLPad O
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.
O START/ON Pad
Must be touchedto start ang cooking or cleaning
function.
O isplay
Showsthe time of dag, oven temperature,
whether the oven is in the bake, broil or self-
cleaning mode and the times set for the timer
or automatic oven operations. The display 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.
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If blouroven was set for a timed oven operation and a
power outage occurred, the clock and all programmed _,
functions must be reset.
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Thetime of dog will flash in the displag when there has
been a power outage. Resetthe clock.
If the function error code appears during the self-
cleaning cgcle,check the oven door latch. Thelatch
handle moblhave beenmoved, even if onlblslight!hi,
from the latchedposition. Make sure the latch is moved
to the right as for as it will go.
Touch the CLEAR/OFFpad. 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 TIMERON/OFF or
TIMERON/OFF pad
Touch this pad to select the timer feature.
Then touch the + and - pads to adjust the timer.
TIMERLight
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.
CLOCKPad
To setthe clock, press this pad twice and then
pressthe + and - pads. The time of dag will
flash inthe displag when the oven is first
turned on.
STARTTIME ON/OFF Pad (onsome models)
Usealong with the COOKINGTIMEON/OFF or
SELFCLEANpads to set the oven to start and
stop automaticallg at a time you set.
STARTTIMELight
Flasheswhile in edit mode-gou can change the
start time at this point. Glowswhen the function
has beenactivated.
COOKINGTIMEON/OFFPad (onsomemodels)
Touch this pad and then touch the + or - pads
to set the amount of time you want gour food
to cook. The oven will shut offwhen the cooking
time has run out.
COOKING TIMELight
Flasheswhile in edit mode-gou can change the
settime at this point. Glowswhen the function
has beenactivated. Flashesagain when the time
has run out until the control is reset.
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Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings
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This lights anytime the oven has been
programmed using the COOKINGTIME
or STARTTIMEfunctio ns.
OVEN LIGHT ON/OFF or "0"_Pod
Touch this pad to turn the oven light on or off.
- Pod
Short taps to this pad will decrease the time or
temperature by small amounts. Touch and hold
the pad to decrease the time or temperature by
larger amounts.
+ Pod
Short taps to this pad will increase the time or
temperature by small amounts. Touch and hold
the pad to increase the time or temperature by
larger amounts.
SELF CLEANPod (on some models)
Touch this pad to select the self-cleaning
function. Seethe Using the self-cleoning oven
section.
Indicator Lights (on some pods)
EPITmode lasts severalsecondsafter the last
pad press.STARTTIMEON/OFFand COOKING
TIMEON/OFFwill be the only pads lit if either of
theseoptions isselected.(Example:STARTTIME
is selectedwith BAKE-the STARTTIMEpad will
remain lit until the clock reachesthe programmed
time, at which point it will turn off andthe
BAKEfrEMPRECALLpad light will light up).
CLEANLight
Flasheswhile in edit mode-you can change
the length of time for the self-cleancycle at this
point. Glowswhen the oven is in the self-clean
cycle.After the self-cleancycle,the light will turn
off. Unlatch the door.
CLEAR/OFFPod
Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven operations
except the clock and timer.
O BROIL HI/LO Pod
Touch this pad to select the broil function.
BROILLight
Flasheswhile in edit mode-you can switch from
HI to LOBROILat this point. Glowswhen the
oven is in broilmode.
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Using the oven.
Appearance may vary.
Clock and Kitchen Timer tonsomemodels)
KITCHEN TIMERON/OFF Pod
Touch this pad to select the timer feature.
CLOCKPod
Touch this pad before setting the clock.
Display
Showsthe time of dag and the time set for the timer,cook time or start time.
O SET+/-Pods
These pads allow gou to set the clock and timer.
(Onsome models--
appearancewill vary)
(Onsome models--
appearancewill vary)
Oven Temperature Knob (onsomemodels)
Turn this knob to the setting Uou want.
The oven cycling light comes on during cooking.
The ovenhas 5 rackpositions.
It also hasa special low rack position(R)
for extra largeitems, suchas a large
turkey.
Before you begin...
Toavoid possibleburns, place the rocks
in the desiredposition before _jou turn the
oven on.
The racks have stop-locks, so that
when placed correctlg on the rack supports
(Athrough E),they will stop before coming
completely out, and will not tilt.
When placing and removing cookware,
pull the rack outto the bump on the
rack support.
To remove a rack, pull it toward gou, tilt
the front end up and pull it out.
To replace, place the end of the rack
(stop-locks)on the support, tilt up the front
and push the rack in.
NOTE,The rack is not designed to slide out
at the special low rack (R)position.
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The ovenhasa special low rack (R)
positionjust abovethe ovenbottom.
Useit when extracookingspaceis
needed,for example,when cooking
a largeturkey.The rackis not designed
to slide out at this position.
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How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roosting Ionmodelswithout an oventemperatureknob)
[_ Touchthe BAKE pad.
[_ Touch the + or - pads until the desired
temperature is displaged.
[]_] Touch the START/ONpad.
F4] Checkfood for doneness at minimum
time on recipe.Cook longer if necessary.
I_ Touch the CLEAR/OFFpad when baking
is finished and then remove the food
from the oven.
The oven will start automaticallg. 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.
Tochange the oven temperature during BAKE
cycle,touch the BAKEpad and then the + or -
pads to get the new temperature.
Type of Food Reck Position
Frozenpies(oncookiesheet) C
Angel food cake, B
bundtorpoundcakes
Biscuits, muffins, brownies, Bor C
cookies,cupcakes,
lagercakes,pies
Casseroles B or C
Turkeg RorA
Roasting R, A or B
GEAppliances.com
Type of Margarine Will Affect Baking Performance!
Most recipes for baking have been
developed using high fat products such
as butter or margarine (80% fat). If you
decrease the fat, the recipe may not
give the same results as with a higher
fat product.
Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies,
pastries, cookies or candies are made with
low fat spreads. The lower the fat content
of a spread product, the more noticeable
these differences become.
Federal standards require products labeled
"margarine" to contain at least 80% fat by
weight. Low-fat spreads,on the other hand,
contain 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.
Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheatthe oven if the recipe coils for it.
To preheat, setthe oven at the correct
temperature. Preheating is necessary for
good results when baking cakes, cookies,
pastry ond breads.
Onsome models, the display will show "PRE"
while preheating. When the oven reaches the
selectedtemperature, the oven control will
beep and the displa£ will show the oven
temperature.
For ovens without a preheat indicator light
or tone, preheat 10 minutes.
Baking results will be better if baking
pans ore 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 rocks,stagger the pans so one is
not directly above the other, and leave
approximately 1V2"from the front
of the pan to the front of the rock.
Aluminum Foil
Do not use aluminum foil on the bottom
of the oven.
Never entirely cover o rock with aluminum
foil.This will disturb the heat circulation and
result in poor baking.
A smaller sheet of foil may be used to
catch o spillover by placing it on o lower rock
several inches below the food.
Ifyourrangeisconnected
to 208volts,raresteaks
maybebroiledbypreheating
thebroilerandpositioning
theovenrackonepositionhigher.
How to Set the Oven for Broiling
Onmodelswithout on oven temperature knob:
I_] .Placethe meat or fish on o broiler grid
in o broiler pan.
[_ Followsuggested rock positions in the
Broiling Guide.
r_ Leavethe door open to the broil stop
position. The door stays open by itself,
yet the proper temperature is
maintained in the oven.
UseLO Broil to cook foods such as poultry
or thick cuts of meat thoroughly without
over-browning them.
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Touchthe BROIL HI/LO pod once
for HI BROIL.
To change to LO Broil,touch
the Broil HI/LO pod again.
Touchthe START/ONpod.
[_] When broiling is finished, touch
the CLEAR/OFFpod.
On models with on oven temperature knob:
[_] .Placethe meat or fish on o broiler grid
in o broiler pan.
Followsuggested rock positions
[_ in the Broiling Guide.
I-_ Closethe oven door.
[] Turn the Oven Temperature Knob to
BROIL.
[_] When broiling is finished, turn the
Oven Temperature Knob to OFF.
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Using the oven.
The size, weight, thickness,
starting temperature
and gour preference of
doneness will affect broiling
times. This guide is based on
meats at refrigerator
temperature.
1-TheU.S.Departmentof Agriculturesays
"Rarebeef is popular,but youshould
knowthat cookingit to only 140°E
meanssomefood poisoningorganisms
maysurvive."(Source:SafeFoodBook.
YourKitchenGuide.USDARev.June
1985.)
The ovenhas 5 rack positions.
Broiling Guide
Food
Ground Beef
Beef Steaks
Rarer
Medium
Well Done
RareT
Medium
Well Done
Chicken
Bakerg Product
Bread (toast)
English Muffin
Lobster Tails
Fish Fillets
Salmon
Steaks
Fillets
Ham Slices
(precooked)
Pork Chops
Well Done
Lamb Chops
Medium
Well Done
Medium
Well Done
Quantitg and/
or Thickness
1 lb. (4 patties)
Vzto Y4" thick
4 Ibs. (16 patties)
s/4to 1"thick
i to 1 V2Ibs.
1 V2"thick
2 to 2 V2Ibs.
1 whole cut up
2 to 2 V2 Ibs.
split lengthwise
Breast
2 to 4 slices
2 (split)
2-4
1 lb. (V4to V2" thick)
2 (1" thick)
2 (V2to 3/4"thick)
V/" thick
1" thick
2 (W" thick)
2 (1" thick) about 1 lb.
2 (1" thick) about 10
to 12 oz,
2 (l_/z" thick) about 1 lb.
Rack*
Position
E
D
D
c
c
D
B
B
D
E
D
D
C
C
C
C
D
D
D
D
First Side
Time (min.)
lO
15
6
8
lO
10
15
20
25
25
3
3-4
18-20
10
10
6
8
10
15
7
i0
9
14
Second Side
Time (min,)
7-10
11
4
6
7-10
8
10-12
2O
25
15
1
Do not
turn
over.
6
8
lO
15
4
9
6
lO
Comments
Space evenlg.
Steaks lessthan 3/4"
thick are difficult
to cook rare.
Slash fat.
Brush each side with
melted butten
Broil skin-side-
down first.
Space evenlg. Place
English muffins cut-
side-up and brush
with butter if desired.
Cut through back of
shell. Spread open.
Brush with melted
butter before broiling
and after half of
broiling time.
Handle and turn verg
carefullg. Brush with
lemon butter before
and during cooking,
if desired.
Turn carefullg. Donot
turn skin side down.
Slash fat.
Slash fat.
*See illustration for description of rack positions.
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Using the clockand timer, ionsomemode/s; GEAppliances.com
Not all features are on all models.
To Set the Clock
The clock must be set to the correct time of
day for the automatic oven timing functions
to work properly. The time of day cannot
be changed during a timed baking
or self-cleaning cycle.
I_ Touch the CLOCKpad twice.
I_ Touch the + or - pads.
[_] Touchthe START/ONpad until the time
of day shows in the display. This enters
the time and starts the clock.
To checkthe time of dog when the displag
is showing other information, simplg touch
the CLOCKpad. Thetime of dog shows until
another pod is touched.
Make surethe clock isset to the correct
time of day.
If the + or - pads are not touched within one
minute after you touch the CLOCKpad, the
display reverts to the original setting. If this
happens, touch the CLOCKpad and reenter
the time of day.
To Turn Off the Clock Display
If you have several clocksin your kitchen,
you may wish to turn off the time of day
clock display on your range.
I_ Touch the CLOCKpad once to turn
off the time of day display. Although
you will not be able to see it, the clock
maintains the correct time of day.
[_ Touchthe CLOCKpad again to recall
the clock display.
Thetimer is a minutetimer only.
The CLEAR/0FFpaddoes not affect the
timer.
To Set the Timer
Thetimer does not control oven operations.
Themaximum setting on the timer is 9 hours
and 59 minutes.
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Touch the KITCHENTIMERON/OFFor
TIMERON/OFFpad.
Touch the + or - pads until the amount
of time you want shows in the display.
The maximum time that can be entered
in minutes is 59.Times more than 59
minutes should be changed to hours
and minutes.
If you make a mistake, touch the KITCHEN
TIMER ON/OFF or TIMER ON/OFF pad and
begin again.
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Touchthe 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
TIMERON/OFFor TIMERON/OFF pad
is touched.
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Using the clockand timer, ransomemode/sj
Not all features are on all models.
To Reset the Timer
If the display is still showing the time
remaining, you may change it by touching
the KITCHENTIMERON/OFFor TIMER
ON/OFFpad, then touch the + or - pads until
the time you want appears in the display.
If the remaining time is not in the display
(clock,delay start or cooking time are
in the display),recall the remaining time by
touching the KITCHENTIMERON/OFF or
TIMERON/OFFpad and then touching the
+ or - pads to enter the new time you want.
To Cancel the Timer
Touchthe Kitchen Timer On/Off or TIMER
ON/OFFpad twice.
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or
or
End of Cycle Tones (onsomemodels)
Clear the tones by pressingthe pad
of the function you are using.
Power Outage
Ira flashing time is in the display, you hove
experiencedo power failure. Resetthe dock.
To resetthe clock, touch the CLOCK
pad twice. Enterthe correct time of day
by touching the + or - pads. Touch
the START/ONpad.
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Using the timed baking and roasting features, ionsomemode/sjGEApp,onces.com
Do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.
NOTE: Foods that spoil easilyJsUCh as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and porkishould not be allowed to sit for
more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that
the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
The oven will turn on immediatelg and cook
for a selectedlength of time. At the end of the
cooking time, the oven will turn off
automaticallg.
[_ Touch the BAKE pad.
[_ Touch the + or - pads to set the oven
temperature.
[] Touch the COOKINGTIME pad.
NOTE:If gout recipe requires preheating, gou
mag need to add additional time to the length
of the cooking time.
141 Touch the + or - pads to set the
baking time.
[] Touchthe START/ONpad.
The displag shows either the oven
temperature that gou set or the cooking time
countdown. (Thedisplay starts with PREif
showing the oven temperature.)
The oven will continue to cook for the
programmed amount of time, then turn
off automaticallg.
_] Touchthe CLEAR/OFFpad to clear
the displag if necessarg.
Removethe food from the oven.Remember,
even though the oven shuts off automaticallg,
foods continue cooking after controls ore off.
The cooking time that gou entered will be
displaged.(If gou select Cooking Timefirst
and then adjust the Bake Temperature, the
oven temperature will be displaged instead).
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How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop
The oven will turn on at the time of dog gou
set, cook for a specific length of time and then
turn off automoticallg.
Hake sure the clock shows the correct time
ofdag.
[-_ Touch the BAKEpad.
[_ Touch the + or - pads to set the oven
temperature.
[_ Touch the COOKINGTIME pad.
[_ Touch the + or - pads to set the desired
length of cooking time.
[_ Touchthe STARTTIMEpad.
[_ Touchthe + or - pads to set the time of
dag gou want the oven to turn on and
start cooking.
17] Touchthe START/ONpad.
NOTE:If gou would liketo check the times gou
have set, touch the STARTTIME pad to check
the start time gou have set or touch the
COOKINGTIME pad to check the length
of cooking time gou have set.
When the oven turns on at the time of dag
gou have set, the displag will show PREuntil
it reaches the selected temperature, then it
will displag the oven temperature.
At the end of cooking time, the oven will turn
off and the end of cgcle tone will sound.
[_ Touchthe CLEAR/OFFpad to clear
the displag if necessarg.
Removethe food from the oven.Remember,
even though the oven shuts off automaticallg,
foods continue cooking after controls ore off.
NOTE:An attention tone will sound if gou
are using timed baking and do not touch
the START/ONpod.
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Special features of your oven control.
Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features
and how you may activate them.
The special feature modes can onl_l be activated while the displa_l is showing the time of d%l. The_lremain
in the control's memor_l 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 the_l are addressed
separately in the following sections.
]2 Hour Shut-Off
With this feature, should gou forget and leave
the oven on, the control will automaticallg turn
off the oven after 12 hours during baking
functions or after 3 hours during a broil
function.
If you wish to turn OFF this feature, follow
the steps below.
_-_ Touch the BAKEand BROILHI/LO pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows SF.
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Touchthe CLOCKpad. The displag will
show ON (12 hour shut-off). Touch the
CLOCKpad repeatedly until the display
shows OFF(no shut-off).
Touchthe START/ONpad to activate
the no shut-off and leave the control
set in this specialfeatures mode.
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'°'-usingthe Sabbath Feature. somemode/sJ
(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidags) GE4ppliances.com
The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling, self-cleaning
or Delay Start cooking.
NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the door
is closed. The bulb may be removed. See the Oven Light Replacement section. On models with a light switch on the
control panel, the oven light may be turned on and left on.
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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.
Make sure the clockshows the correct time of da£
and the oven is off
[] Touch and hold both the BAKEand BROIL
HI/LO pads, at the same time, until the
display shows SE
[_ Tap the CLOCK pad until SAb appears
in the display.
[_ Touch the START/ONpad and D will appear
in the display.
[_] Touch the START/ONpod.
[_ After a random delay period of
approximately 50 seconds to 1 minute, D C
will appear in the display indicating that the
oven is baking/roasting,if D C doesn't appear
inthe display, start again at Step/4.
Toadjust the oven temperature, touch
the BAKEpad and tap the + or - pads to increase
or decrease the temperature in 25° increments.
Touchthe START/ONpad.
NOTE:TheCLEAR/OFFand COOKINGTIME pads
are active during the Sabbath feature.
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Touch the BAKE pad. No signal will be given.
The preset starting temperature will
automatically be set to 550.° Tap the
+ or - pads to increaseor decrease the
temperature in 25° increments. The
temperature can be set between 170°
and 550° No signal or temperature
will be given.
Whenthe display showsD
the oven is set in Sabbath.When
the displayshows D C the oven
is baking/roasting.
Whenthe display showsD
the oven is set in Sabbath.
Whenthe display showsD C
the oven is baking/roasting.
How to Set for Timed Baking/Roasting--Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
NOTE:To understand how the oven control works, _ The preset starting temperatoUrewill
practice using regular (non-Sabbath)Immediate _ automatically be set to 550. Tap the
Start and Automatic Stop before entering the + or - pads to increase or decrease
Sabbath mode. the temperature in 25° increments.
Make sure the clockshows the correct time of da£ The temperature can be set between
and the oven is off 170° and 550.° No signal or temperature
[_ Touch and hold both the BAKEand BROIL
HI/LO pads, at the same time, until the
display shows SF..
[_] Tap the CLOCK pad until SAbappears in
the display.
r3] Touch the START/ONpad and D will appear
in the display.
[_] Touch the COOKINGTIME pad.
[_] Touch the + or - pads to set the desired
length of cooking time between 1 minute and
9 hours and 59 minutes. The cooking time
that you entered will be displayed.
[_] Touch the START/ONpad.
[_ Touch the BAKEpad. No signal will be given.
will be given.
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[]
Touch the START/ON pad.
After a random delay period of
approximately 50 seconds to 1 minute, D C
will appear in the display indicating that the
oven is baking/roasting.If D C doesn't appear
inthe display, start again at Step 7.
Toadjust the oven temperature, touch
the BAKEpad and tap the + or - pads to increase
or decrease the temperature in 25° increments.
Touchthe START/ONpad.
When cooking is finished, the display will change
from D C to D, indicating that the oven has
turned OFF but is still set in Sabbath. Remove
the cooked food.
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'°'-usingthe Sabbath Feature. somemode/sJ
(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays)
How to Exit the Sabbath Feature
_7] Touch the CLEAR/OFFpad.
If the oven is cooking, wait for
[] a random delau period of approximatelu
30 seconds to 1 minute, until only m
is inthe displau.
[_ Touch and hold both the BAKE and
BROILHI/LO pads, at the same time,
until the display shows SF.
[_ Tap the CLOCK pad until ON or OFF
appears in the display. ON indicates that
the oven will automatically turn off after
12 hours.OFF indicates that the oven
will not automatically turn off. See
the Spedol Featuressection for an
explanation of the 12 Hour Shut-Off
feature.
[] Touchthe START/ONpad.
NOTE:Ira power outage occurred while
the oven was in Sabbath,the oven will
outomaticoll_lturn off and stag off even
when the power returns. Theoven control
must be reset.
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Adjust the oven thermostat--Easg to do gourself! GEAppliances.com
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 Fou still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself.
Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of Four oven.
These thermometers may vary 20-40°E
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling or the self-cleaning temperatures (on some models). The adjustment
will be retained in memory after a power failure.
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Frontof OVENTEMPknob
(knobappearancemayvary)
To Adjust the Thermostat with this Type of Knob
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Pull the OVENTEMPknob off the range
and lookat 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.
To increase the oven temperature,
move the pointer toward the words
"MAKE HOTTER."
To decrease the oven temperature, turn
the pointer toward the words "MAKE
COOLER."
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Eachclickwill change the oven
temperature approximatelg lO°R (Range
is plusor minus 60°Ffrom the arrow.)We
suggest that gou make the adjustment
one clickfrom the originalsetting and
check oven performance before making
any additional adjustments.
After the adjustment is made, retighten
screws so theg are snug,but be careful
not to overtighten.
Replacethe knob, matching the flat
area of the knob to the shaft, and check
performance.
Backof OVENTEMPknob
(knobappearancemayvary)
Frontof OVENTEMPknob
(knobappearancemayvary)
Backof OVENTEMPknob
(knobappearancemayvary)
To Adjust the Thermostat with this Type
[]
Pull the OVENTEMPknob off the range
and look at the back side. To make an
adjustment, loosen (approximatelg one
turn),but do not completelg remove, the
two screws on the back of the knob.
With the back of the knob facing gou,
hold the outer edge of the knob with one
hand and turn the front of the knob with
the other hand.
To increasethe oven temperature, move
the top screw toward the right You'll
hear a click for each notch gou move
the knob.
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To decrease the oven temperature,
move the top screw toward the left.
of Knob
Eachclick will change the oven
temperature approximatelg IO°R (Range
is plus or minus 60°Ffrom the arrow.)
We suggest that gou make the
adjustment one click from the original
setting and check oven performance
before making ang additional
adjustments.
After the adJustmentis made, retighten
screws so they are snug, but be careful
not to overtighten.
Replacethe knob, matching the flat area
of the knob to the shaft, and check
performance.
To Adjust the Thermostat on Other Models
FT] Touch the BAKEand BROILHI/LO pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the displag shows SF.
[_ Touch the BAKE pad. A two digit number
shows in the displag.
r3] The oven temperature can be adjusted
up to (+)35°Fhotter or (-) 35°Fcooler.
Touch the + pad to increase the
temperature in I degree increments.
Touch the - pad to decrease the
temperature in I degree increments.
When gou have made the adjustment,
touch the START/ONpad to go back to
the time of dag displag. UseFour oven
as you would normally,
NOTE:Thisadjustment will not affect the
broiling or self-cleaning temperatures. It will
be retained in memor_lafter a power failure.
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Using the warming drawer, somemode/sj
Control Knob (on models equipped with a knob)
Pushand turn the control knob to any desired
setting,
NOTE:The worming drawer should not be
used during a self-cleon cycle.
LO ................................. Pies
MED ........................ Casseroles
HI ................................ Meats
ON Signal Light
The ON signal light is located above the
control knob and glows when the knob is in
the on position. It stays on until the knob is
moved to the OFF position.
Appearance may vary.
When Using the Worming Drawer
The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked
foods at serving temperature. Always start
with hot food. Do not use to heat cold
food other than crisping crackers, chips
or dry cereal.
Do not line the warming drawer or pan
with aluminum foil. Foil is an excellent heat
insulator and will trap heat beneath it. This
will upset the performance of the drawer
and coulddamage the interior finish.
Preheat prior to use according to these
recommended times:
Setting LO .................... 15 minutes
Setting MED .................. 25 minutes
Setting HI ..................... 55 minutes
Do not put liquid or water in the warming
drawer.
For moist foods, cover them with a lidor
aluminum foil.
For crispfoods, leave them uncovered.
Food should be kept hot in its cooking
container or transferred to a heat-safe
serving dish.
CAUTION: plasticcontainersor
plastic wrap will melt if in direct contact with
the drawer,pan or a hot utensil.Melted plastic
may not be removableand is not covered
under gout warranty.
Removeserving spoons, etc.,before
placing containers in worming drawer.
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Rack (onsome models)
For use in the warming drawer only.
Do not use in the oven.
Preheatwith the rack in place.
Using the rack allows for double stacking
of items.
Temperature Selection Chart
To keep several different foods hot, setthe control to the food needing the highest setting.
Placethe items needing the highest setting on the bottom of the drawer and items needing
lessheat on the rack.
The temperature, type and amount of food,
and the time heldwill affect the quality of
the food.
iii,;Food in heat-safe glass and gloss-ceramic
utensils may need o higher control setting
as compared to food in metal utensils.
Repeatedopening of the drawer allows hot
air to escape and food to cool.
Allow extra time for the temperature inside
the drawer to stabilize after adding items.
With large loads it may be necessaryto
use a higher thermostat setting and
cover some of the cooked food items.
Do not use plastic containers or
plastic wrap.
Food Tgpe Control Setting
Bacon HI
Breads MED
Casserole MED
Chicken, fried HI
Eggs,scrambled MED
Fish HI
Gravy, sauces HI
Ham HI
Muffins MED
Onionrings HI
Pies LO
Pizza HI
Potatoes, baked HI
Potatoes, mashed LO
TortillaChips LO
CAUTION: oonotkeenfoodin
the warming drawer for more than two hours,
To Crisp Stale Items
Placefood in low-sided dishes or pans.
Preheat on LOsetting.
Check crispnessafter/45 minutes. Add time
as needed.
To Warm Serving Bowls and Plates
Towarm serving bowls and plates, set the
control on LO.
Useonly heat-safe dishes.
Placeempty dishes on the rack to raise
them off the bottom of the drawer. Placing
dishes on the warming drawer bottom
may cause them to become extremely
hot and could damage them.
If you want to heat fine china, pleasecheck
with the manufacturer of the dishes for
their maximum heat tolerance.
You may warm empty serving disheswhile
preheating the drawer.
When holding hot, cooked foods and
warming empty serving dishes at the same
time, place the serving dishes on the rack
and the food on the bottom of the drawer.
Ik CAUTION: isheswillbehot.
Use pot holders or mitts when removing hot
dishes.
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Usingthe self-cleaning oven.ransomemodelsJ
Never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism.
The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly.
Wipe up heavysoil onthe ovenbottom.
Before a Clean Cycle
For the first self-clean cycle, we recommend
venting your kitchen with an open window or
using a ventilation fan or hood.
Remove the racks,any broiler pan, broiler
grid, all cookware and any aluminum foil
from the oven.
The oven racks can be self-cleaned, but they
will darken, lose their luster and become hard
to slide.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven
protectors in or near the self-cleaning oven.
A combination of any of these products plus
the high clean cycle temperatures may
damage the porcelain finish of the oven.
Soilon the front frame of the range and
outside the gasket on the door will need to
be cleaned by hand. Cleanthese areas with
hot water, soap-filled steel-wool pads or
cleansers such as Soft Scrub? Rinsewell
with clean water and dry.
Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglass
material of the oven door gasket cannot
withstand abrasion. It is essential for the
gasket to remain intact. If you notice it
becoming worn or frayed, replace it.
Wipe up any heavy spilloverson the oven
bottom.
Makesure the oven light bulb cover is in place
and the oven light is off.
CAUTION: The grates and
drip pans (if so equipped) should never be
cleaned in the self-cleaning oven.
Do not use commercial oven cleanersor
oven protectors in or near the self-cleaning
oven. A combination of any of these products
plus the high clean cycle temperatures may
damage the porcelain finish of the oven.
IMPORTANT:The health of some birds is
extremely sensitiveto the fumes given off
during the self-cleaning cycle of any range.
Movebirds to another well ventilated room.
Appearance may vary.
How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Ion
Followthe directions in the Before a Clean
Cyclesection.
F7] Latch the door.
[_ Turn the OVENTEMP knob to CLEAN.
TheClean Timeis 4 hours and 20 minutes. The
sdf clean light will come on and stag on until
the self clean curie is complete.
Theoven shuts off automaticallg when the
clean cycle is complete.
models with knobs)
[_ After a clean cycle, turn the OVENTEMP
knob to OFFand slide the latch handle
to the left as far as it will go.
To cancel self clean cycle, turn OVENTEMP
knob to off and slide latch to left as far as
it will go. Wait until self clean light stops
blinking.Use oven as desired.
NOTE:Neverforce the latch. If the oven is
too hot, you will not be able to slidethe latch.
Allow the oven to cool.
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How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Ion
Followthe directions in the Before o Cleon
Cyclesection.
FT] Latch the door.
[_ Touch the SELFCLEAN pad.
[_ Touch the + or - pads until the desired
CleanTime is displayed.
TheClean Timeis normally 4 hours and 20
minutes. Youcon change the Clean Time to
an_jtime between3 and 5 hours, depending
on the amount of soil in your oven.
[_ Touch the START/ONpad.
The self-clean cycle will automatically begin
after CLEAN is displayed and the time
countdown appears in the display.
some models with press pads)
While the oven is self-cleaning, you can touch
the CLOCKpad to display the time of day.
To return to the clean countdown, touch
the SELFCLEAN pad.
The oven shuts off automatically when
the clean cycle is complete, and 0:00 will
flash in the display.
[] Slidethe latch handle to the left as far
as it will go and open the door.
NOTE:Neverforce the latch. If the oven is
too hot, you will not be able to slidethe latch.
Allow the oven to cool.
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The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly.
How to Delay the Start of Cleaning
Youcan set the oven control to delay-start
the oven,clean for a spedfic length of time
and then turn off automatically.
Hake sure the clock shows the correct time
of day.
Followthe directions in the Before a Cleon
Cyde section.
E_] Latch the door.
NOTE:Neverforce the latch. If the oven is
too hot, you will not be able to slide the latch.
Allow the oven to cool.
[_ Touch the SELFCLEAN pad.
[_ Touch the + or - pads to set the
CleanTime.
TheClean Timeis preset for 4 hours and 20
minutes. Youcon change the Clean Time to
ang time between3 and 5 hours, depending
on the amount of soil in gout oven. Ira
different Cleon Timeis desired,touch
the + or - pads until the desiredCleon Time
is displaged.
Change the Start Timebg touching the + or -
pods. Thestart time will appear in the displag.
I_ Touch the START/ONpad.
The self-clean cycle will automatically begin
at the time set.
While the oven is self-cleaning, you can touch
the CLOCKpad to display the time of day.
To return to the clean countdown, touch
the SELFCLEAN pad.
The oven shuts off automatically when
the clean cycle is complete, and 0:00 will
flash in the display.
I_ Slide the latch handle to the left as far
as it will go and open the door.
[_ Touch the START TIME pad.
To Stop a Clean Cycle
Touchthe CLEAR/OFFpad.
Wait until the oven has cooled below the
locking temperature to unlatch the door.You
will not be able to open the door right away
unlessthe oven has cooled below the locking
temperature.
After a Clean Cycle
Youcannot set the oven for cooking until
the oven is cool enough for the door to be
unlatched.
Youmay notice some white ash in the oven.
Wipe it up with a damp cloth after the
oven cools.
If white spots remain, remove them with
a soap-filled steehwool pad and rinse
thoroughlg with a vinegar and water mixture.
Thesedeposits are usually a salt residue that
cannot be removed by the clean cycle.
If the oven is not clean offer one cleon cycle,
repeat the cycle.
Youcannot set the oven for cooking until
the oven is cool enough for the door
to unlock.
While the oven is self-cleaning,you can
touch the CLOCKpad to displaythe time
of day. To returnto the cleon countdown,
touch the COOKINGT/MEpad.
Ifthe rocks become hard to slide, apply a
small amount of vegetable oil or cooking oil
to a paper towel and wipe the edges of the
oven rocks with the paper towel.
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Care and cleaning of the range.
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
WARNING:
If btour range is is replaced. Failure to take this
removed for cleaning, servicing or any precaution could result in tipping
reason, be sure the anti-tip device is of the range and cause injury.
re-engaged properly when the range
Oven Interior (non-selfclean models)
With proper care,the porcelain enamel
finish on the inside of the oven-top, bottom,
sides,back and inside of the door-will stay
new-looking for years.
Let the range cool before cleaning. We
recommend that you wear rubber gloves
when cleaning the range.
Soapand water will normally do the job.
Heavy spattering or spillovers may require
cleaning with a mild abrasive cleaner.
Soap-filledscouring pads may also be used.
Do not allow food spills with a high
sugar or acid content (such as milk,
tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruitjuices or
pie filling) to remain on the surface.They may
causea dull spot even after cleaning.
Household ammonia may make the cleaning
job easier.Place 1/2 cup in a shallow glassor
pottery container in a cold oven overnight.
The ammonia fumes will help loosen the
burned-on grease and food.
Ifnecessary, you may use an oven cleaner.
Followthe package directions.
Do not spray oven cleaneron the electrical
controls and switches becauseit could cause
a short circuit and resultin sparking or fire.
Do not allow a film from the cleaner to build
up on the temperature sensor-it could cause
the oven to heat improperly. (Thesensor is
located at the top of the oven.)Carefully wipe
the sensorclean after each oven cleaning,
being careful not to move the sensoras a
change in itsposition could affect how the
oven bakes.
Do not spray any oven cleaner on the oven
door, handles or any exterior surface of the
oven,cabinets or painted surfaces. The
cleaner con damage thesesurfaces.
Liftthe doorstraightup andoff the hinges.
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The gasketis designedwith a gap
at the bottomto allow forproper
air circulation.
Becausethe area insidethe gasket
is cleanedduringthe self-cleancycle,
youdo not needto cleanthis byhand
onself-cleanmodels.
The areaoutsidethe gasketandthe front
framecanbe cleanedwith a soap-filled
steel-woolpad,hotwateranddetergent.
Rinsewell with a vinegarandwater
solution.
Do notrub or cleanthedoorgasket--
it hasanextremelylow resistanceto
abrasion.
If younoticethe gasketbecomingworn,
frayedordamagedin anyway,or if it has
becomedisplacedonthe door,youshould
haveit replaced.
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Lift-Off Oven Door
The oven door is removable for cleaning.
Do not lift the door by the handle. Make sure
the oven is completely cool.
To remove the door, open it to the special
stop position. Grasp firmly on each side and
lift the door straight up and off the hinges.
Do not place hands between the hinge and
the oven door frame.
To replace the door, make sure the hinges
are inthe special stop position. Position
the slots in the bottom of the door squarely
over the hinges and slowly lower it over
both hinges.
To cleanthe inside of the door:
Do not allow excesswater to run into any
holes or slots in the door.
Soap and water will normally do the job.
Heavy spattering or spillovers may require
cleaning with a mild abrasive cleaner.
Soap-filled,steel-wool pads may also
be used.
Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or
acid content (suchas milk, tomatoes,
sauerkraut, fruitjuices or pie rifling)to remain
on the surface.They may causea dull spot
even after cleaning.
To clean the outside of the door:
Usesoap and water to thoroughly clean
the top, sidesand front of the oven door.
Rinsewell. Youmay also use a glass
cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of
the door. Do not let water drip into the vent
openings.
Spillageof marinades, fruitjuices, tomato
sauces and basting materials containing
acids may cause discoloration and should
be wiped up immediately. When surface is
cool, clean and rinse.
Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning
powders or harsh abrasives on the
outside of the door.
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Oven Heating Elements
Do not clean the bake element or the broil
element. Any soil will burn off when the
elements are heated.
To clean the oven floor,gently lift the bake
element. Cleanwith warm soapy water.
Oven Racks
Clean the oven racks with an abrasive
cleanser or scouring pad. After cleaning,
rinse the racks with clean water and dry with
a clean cloth.
NOTE:Takethe racks out of the oven before
you begin the self-clean cycle or they may
discolor.
To make the racks slide more easily, apply a
small amount of vegetable oil or cooking oil
to a paper towel and wipe the edges of the
oven racks with the paper towel.
Wire coverholder
Oven Light Replacement (onsome models)
A CAUTlON: eforereplacing
gout oven light bulb, turn the oven light off
and disconnect the electrical power to the
range at the main fuse or circuit breaker
panel.
Besure to let the light cover and bulb cool
completely.
To remove the cover:
[_] Hold a hand under the cover so it doesn't
fall when released.With fingers of the
same hand, firmly push back the wire
cover holder. Lift off the cover.
Do not remove any screwsto remove
the cover.
[_ Replacebulb with a 40-watt household
appliance bulb.
To replace the cover:
Eli Placeit into groove of the light
receptacle.Pull wire forward to the
center of the cover until it snaps
into place.
[_ Connect electrical power to the range.
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Care and cleaning of the range.
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Clean underthe range.
Storage Drawer Removal (on some models)
To remove the storage drawer:
[_ Pullthe drawer out allthe way.
[_j Tilt up the front and remove it.
To replace the storage drawer:
l_ Insert glides at the back of the drawer
beyond the stop on range glides.
12l Lift the drawer if necessary to insert
easily,
131Let the front of the drawer down, then
push in to close.
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Pullthe knobstraightoff thestem.
Control Panel and Knobs
It's a good idea to wipe the control panel after
each use of the oven. Use a damp cloth to
clean or rinse.For cleaning, use mild soap
and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and
water. For rinsing,use clean water. Polishdry
with a soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers,strong liquid
cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven
cleaners on the control panel-they will
damage the finish.
The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
Hake sure the knobs are in the OFFpositions
and pullthem straight off the stems for
cleaning.
The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher
or they may also be washed with soap and
water. Hake surethe insidesof the knobs are
dry before replacing.
Replacethe knobs in the OFF position to
ensure proper placement.
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Worming Drawer Rock (on some models)
Clean the rack with detergent and water.
After cleaning, rinse the rack with clean water
and drg with a clean cloth.
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Removable Worming Drawer (onsome models)
NOTE:For models with on electric To repluce the worming drawer:
warming drawer, before performing Ell Placethe left drawer rail around the
any adjustments, cleaning or service, inner left rail guide and slide it in
disconnectthe range electricalpower slightlg to hook it.
supply at the household distribution panel
bg removing the fuse or switching offthe I_ Placethe right drawer rail around the
inner right rail guide and slide it in
circuit breaker.Make sure the warming slightlg to hook it.
drawer heating element is cool.
Most cleaning can be done with the drawer in
place. However,the drawer mag be removed
if further cleaning is needed. Use soap and
warm water to thoroughlg clean.
[] Slidethe drawer all the wag in.
To remove the worming druwer:
FT] Pullthe drawer straight out until it stops.
[_ Pressthe left rail release up and press
the right rail releasedown, while pulling
the drawer forward and free.
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Care and cleaning of the range.
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdg but
breakable if misused.Thisfinish is acid-
resistant. However,ong acidic foods spilled
(suchas fruit juices, tomato or vinegar) should
not be permitted to remain on the finish.
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop (onsomemodels)
If odds spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use
o dru paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right
owou. When the surface has cooled,wash
with soap and water. Rinsewell.
For other spills such as fat spotterings, wash
with soap and water or cleansing powders
after the surface has cooled. Rinsewell. Polish
with o drg cloth.
Besureall surfaceunitsareturnedoff
beforeraisingthe cooktop.
Lift-Up Cooktop (onsomemodels)
Some models hove o cooktop that con
be lifted up for easier cleaning.The entire
cooktop mog be lifted up and supported in
the up position.
The surface units do not need to be removed;
however, gou mog remove one to make
raising the cooktop easier.There ore two side
supports that lock into position when the
cooktop is lifted up.
After cleaning under the cooktop with hot,
mild soopg water and o cleon cloth, lower the
cooktop. Becareful not to pinch gour fingers.
To lower the cooktop, push the rods back and
gentlg lower the cooktop until it rests in place.
NOTE:Do not lift the cooktop on radiant top
models. Lifting the cooktop con lead to
damage and improper operation of the range.
Receptacle Drippan
Surface Units tonsomemodels)
Besure oil the controls ore turned to OFFond
the surface units ore cool beforeattempting to
remove them.
To cleon the surface units,turn the control to
the highest setting for o minute.The coils will
burn off any soil.
To remove a surface unit:
To remove the drip pans for cleaning,
the surface units must be removed first.
Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above
the drip pan and pull it out.
Do not lift the surface unit more than 2:"
If _lou do, it m%l not lie fiat on the drip pan
when you plug it back in.
Repeatedliftingof the surface unit more than
I inch above the drip pan con permanently
damage the receptacle.
To replace a surface unit:
Replacethe drip pan into the recessinthe
cooktop.Make sure the opening in the pan
lines upwith the receptacle.
Insert the terminals of the surface unit
through the opening in the drip pan and
into the receptacle.
Guidethe surface unit into place so it rests
evenly.
Do not immerse the surface units
in liquids of onblkind.
Do not dean the surface units in o
dishwasher.
Do not bend the surface unit plug
terminals.
Do not attempt to dean, adjust or
in on_jwag repair the plug-in
receptacle.
Drip Pans (ifso equipped)
Remove the surface units. Then lift out the
drip pans.
Place them in o covered container. Add
1/4 cup ammonia and let soak several hours
or overnight. Wash, rinse well and dry.
The drip pans may also be cleaned
in the dishwasher.
Cleon the area under the drip pans often.
Built-up soil,especiollggrease,may catch fire.
Do not cover the drip pans with foil. Usingfoil
so closeto the receptacle could cause shock,
fire or damage to the range.
NOTE:Do not clean the drip pans
in a self-cleaning oven.
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Oven Vent
On glasscooktop models, the oven is vented
through an opening at the rear of the
cooktop.
On coil cooktop models, the oven is vented
through an opening under the right rear
surface unit.
Never cover the opening with aluminum foil
or ang other material.
Painted Surfaces fan some models)
Painted surfaces include the sides of the
range and the sides of the door trim.
To clean the painted surfaces, use a hot,
damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable for
these surfaces. Usea clean, hot, damp cloth
to remove soap. Drg with a drg, clean cloth.
Do not use steel-wood pads, commercial
oven cleaners, cleaning powders or other
abrasive cleaners.Theg will damage the
surface.
Stainless Steel Surfaces fansomemodels)
Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch
the surface.
To cleon the stainless steel surface, use
worm sudsg water or a stainlesssteel
cleaner or polish.Alwags wipe the surface
in the direction of the grain. Follow the
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 gou, please call
our toll-free number:
National Parts Center 800.626.2002
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Glass Window Ion some models)
To clean the outside glass finish, use a glass
cleaner.Rinseand polish with a drg cloth.
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Cleaning the glass cooktop, somemode sj
Clean yourcooktopalter
each spill. Use CERAMA
BRYTE® CeramicCooktop
Cleaner.
Normal Daily Use Cleaning
ONLY use CERAMABRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner on the glass cooktop. Other creams
may not be as effective.
To maintain and protect the surface of your
glass cooktop, follow these steps:
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Before using the cooktop for the first
time, clean it with CERAMABRYTE®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner.This helps
protect the top and makes cleanup
easier.
I_ Daily use of CERAMABRYTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner will help keepthe
cooktop looking new.
r_ Shakethe cleaning cream well. Apply a
few drops of CERAMABRYTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner directly to the cooktop.
r4] use a paper towel or CERAMABRYTE®
Cleaning Padfor Ceramic Cooktops to
clean the entire cooktop surface.
[_ Use a dry cloth or paper towel to
remove all cleaning residue. No need
to rinse.
NOTE:It is very important that you DO NOT
heat the cooktop until it has been cleaned
thoroughly.
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Usea CERAMABRYTE CleaningPad
for CeramicCooktops.
Burned-On Residue
^,,*WARNING: DAMAGEtoyour
glass surface may occur if you use scrub
pads other than those recommended.
[_] Allow the cooktop to cool.
[_ Spread a few drops of CERAMABRYTE®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the entire
burned residue area.
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Using the included CERAMABRYTE®
Cleaning Padfor Ceramic Cooktops, rub
the residue area, applying pressure as
needed.
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If any residue remains, repeat
the steps listed above as needed.
For additional protection, after all
residue has been removed, polish the
entire surface with CERAMABRYTE®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and a paper
towel.
The CERAMABRYTE® CeramicCooktop
Scraperand all recommendedsupplies
are availablethrough our PartsCenter.
Seeinstructionsunder"To OrderParts"
sectionon nextpage.
NOTE:Do not usea dull or nickedblade.
Heavg, Burned-On Residue
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Allow the cooktop to cool.
Use a single-edgerazorbladescraper
atapproximatelya 45°angleagainst
theglasssurfaceand scrapethesoil.
Itwillbe necessarytoapplypressure
to the razor scraper in order to
remove the residue.
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After scraping with the razor scraper,
spread a few drops of CERAHABRYTE®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner on the entire
burned residue area. Use the CERAMA
BRYTE®Cleaning Pad to remove any
remaining residue.
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For additional protection, after all
residue has been removed, polish the
entire surface with CERAMABRYTE®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and a paper
towel.
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Metal Marks and Scratches
Be careful not to slide pots and pans
across gour cooktop. It will leave
metal markings on the cooktop
surface.
These marks are removable using
the CERAMABRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner with the CERAHABRYTE®
Cleaning Padfor Ceramic Cooktops.
j_] If pots with a thin overlag of
aluminum or copper are allowed to
boil drg, the overlag mag leave black
discoloration on the cooktop. This
should be removed immediatelg
before heating again or the
discoloration mag be permanent.
WARNING: CareUlUcheck
the bottom of pans for roughness that
would scratch the cooktop.
Cooktop Seal
To clean the cooktop seal around the
edges of the glass, lag a wet cloth on it
for a few minutes, then wipe clean with
nonabrasive cleaners.
Glass surface--potential for permanent damage.
Ourtestingshowsthat
if youare cookinghigh
sugar mixturessuchas
jelly or fudge andhave
a spillover,it can cause
permanentdamageto the
glasssurface unlessthe
spillover is immediately
removed.
Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic
Turn off all surface units. Remove hot
pans.
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Wearing an oven mitt:
o. Usea single-edge razor blade
scraper (CERAMABRYTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Scraper) to move the spill
to a cool area on the cooktop.
b. Remove the spill with
paper towels.
j_] Any remaining spillover should be left
until the surface of the cooktop has
cooled.
[_ Don't use the surface units again until
all of the residue has been completelg
removed.
NOTE:If pitting or indentation in the glass
surface has alreadg occurred, the cooktop
glass will have to be replaced. In this case,
service will be necessarg.
To Order Parts
To order CERAHABRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner and the cooktop scraper, please
call our toll-free number:
National Parts Center .... 800.626.2002
CERAMA BRVTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner ......... # WX10X300
CERAMA BRVTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Scraper ......... # WX10X0302
Kit ....................... # WB64XS027
(Kit includes cream and cooktop scraper)
CERAMA BRVTE®Cleaning Pads for
Ceramic Cooktops ....... # WX10X350
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Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Radiant Cooktops
Surface units will not
maintain a rolling boil
or cooking is not
fast enough
Surface units do
not work proper/g
Possible Causes
Improper cookware
being used.
What To Do
• Use pans which are flat and match the diameter
of the surface unit selected.
A fuse in gour home mag be • Replacethe fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Cooktop controls • Check to see the correct control is set for the surface
improperly set. unit you ore using.
Scratches(mag appear
as cracks)on cooktop
glass surface
Incorrect cleaning methods
being used.
Cookware with rough bottoms
being used or coarse particles
(salt or sand) were between
the cookware and the surface
of the cooktop.
Cookware has been slid
across the cooktop surface.
• Scratchesore not removable. Tiny scratches will become
lessvisible in time as o result of cleaning.
• To ovoid scratches, use the recommended cleaning
procedures. Make sure bottoms of cookwore ore cleon
before use,and use cookwore with smooth bottoms.
Areas of discoloration Food spillovers not cleaned • See the Cleaning the gloss cooktop section.
on the cooktop before next use.
Hot surface on a model • This is normal. The surface may appear discolored
with a light-colored glass when it is hot. This is temporary and will disappear
cooktop, as the glass cools.
Plastic melted to Hot cooktop came into • Seethe Glass surface potential for permanent damage
the surface contact with plastic placed section in the Cleaning the gloss cooktop section.
on the hot cooktop.
Pitting (or indentation) Hot sugar mixture spilled • Call a qualified technician for replacement.
of the cooktop on the cooktop.
Frequent cgcling Improper cookware • Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling.
off and on of being used.
surface units
Coil Cooktops
Surface units
The surfaceunits are not • With the controls off, check to make sure the surface
plugged in solidlg, unit is plugged completely into the receptacle.
The surface unit controls • Checkto seethe correct control isset for the surface
improperlg set. unit you are using.
The drip pans are not set securelg
in the cooktop.
• With the controls off, check to make sure the drip pan is
in the recess in the cooktop and that the opening in the
pan lines up with the receptacle.
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Possible Causes
Oven-All Models
What To Do
Oven light does not work Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
Switch operating light is broken. • Call for service.
Oven will not work Plug on range is not completelg • Hake sure electrical plug is plugged into a live,properly
inserted inthe electrical outlet, grounded outlet.
A fuse in your home may • Replacefuse or reset circuit breaker.
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set. • Seethe Usingthe oven section.
On self-cleaningmodels, door • If necessary,allow the oven to cool then unlock the door.
left in the locked position.
Food does not bake Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
or roost properly Rack position is incorrect or the • See the Using the oven section.
rock is not level.
Incorrect cookware or cookware • See the Using the oven section.
of improper size being used.
Oven thermostat needs • See the Adjust the oven thermostat-Easy to do gourself!
adjustment, section.
Food does not Oven is not set to BROIL. • On models with a temperature knob, make sure you turn
broilproperly it all the way to the BROILposition. On models with a
BROILHI/LO pad, make sure it is turned on.
Improper rack position • See the Broiling guide.
being used.
Food being cooked in a hot pan. • For best results,use a pan designed for broiling.
Hake sure it is cool.
Cookware not suited for broiling. • For best results,use a pan designed for broiling.
In some ureas the power • Preheatthe broil element for 10 minutes.
(voltage) may be low. • Broil for the longest period of time recommended in
the Broiling guide.
Control signals after Youforgot to enter a bake • Pressthe BAKEpad and desired temperature or the
entering cooking time temperature or cleaning time. SELFCLEANpad and desired clean time.
or delay start
Display flashes "bAd" The installed connection • Contact installer or electrician to correct miswire.
then "linE"with o from the houseto the unit
loud tone is miswired.
Warming drawer will A fuse in your home may be • Replacethe fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
not work blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
The oven is self-cleaning. • Wait for the self-clean cycle to finish and the oven
to cool.
Controls improperly set. • See the Using the worming drawer section.
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Troubleshooting Tips
Possible Causes What To Do
Excessivecondensation Liquid inwarming drawer. • Removeliquid.
in the warming drawer Uncoveredfoods. • Coverfood with lid or aluminum foil.
Temperature setting too high. • Reducetemperature setting.
Fooddries out in the Moisture escaping. • Coverfood with lid or aluminum foil.
warming drawer
Oven temperature too Oven thermostat • See the Adjust the oven thermostat-Easy to do
hot or too cold needs adjustment, gourself! section.
Clock and timer do Plugon range is not completely • Hake sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properlg
not work inserted inthe electrical outlet, grounded outlet.
A fuse in gour home meg be • Replacefuse or reset circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Oven controls improperlg set. • See the Using the clock and timer section.
Displag goes blank A fuse in gour home meg be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
The clock is turned off from • See the Using the clock and timer section.
showing in the displag.
Oven door is crooked The door is out of position. • Because the oven door is removable, it sometimes gets
out of position during installation. To straighten the
door, push down on the high corner.
Oven makes This is the sound of the • This is normal.
clicking noise heating element turning
off and on during
cooking functions.
"F--and a number You have a function error code. • Press the CLEAR/OFFpad. Put the oven back
or letter" flash in into operation.
the displag If the function code repeats: • Disconnect all power to the range for at least 30
seconds and then reconnect power. If the function
error code repeats, call for service.
On self-cleaning models, if a function error code
appears during the self-cleaning cgcle, check the oven
door latch. The latch mag have been moved, if onlg
slightlg, from the locked position. Make sure the latch
is moved to the right as far as it will go. Press the
CLEAR/OFFpad. Allow the oven to cool for one hour.
Put the oven back into operation.
Power outage Power outage or surge.
• Some models will automaticallg resume their setting once
the power is restored. On models with a clock, gou must
resetthe clock. If the oven was in use,gou must reset it bg
pressingthe CLEAR/OFF pad, setting the clock and
resetting ang cooking function.
Displag flashes Power fa ilure.
Unableto get the displag Oven control pads were not
to show "SF" pressed properlg.
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• Resetthe clock.
• The BAKEand BROIL HI/LO pads must be pressed atthe
same time and heldfor 3 seconds.
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This is normal in a new oven • To speed the process,set a self-clean cycle for a
odor emitting from the and will disappear in time. minimum of 5 hours. Seethe Using the self-cleaning
oven vent oven section.
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.
Self-Cleaning Models
Oven will not self-clean The oven temperature is too • Allow the range to cool to room temperature and reset
high to set a self-clean operation, the controls.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.
Oven door is not in the locked • Hake sure you move the door latch handle all the wag to
position, the right.
Oven starts o self-clean Oven door locked during • Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF.Allow the
cycle when you wanted cooking, oven to cool. Never force the door latch handle.
to bake, roast or broil
"Crackling" or This is the sound of the metal • This is normal.
"popping" sound heating and cooling during both
the cooking and cleaning
functions.
Excessive smoking
during a clean cycle
Excessive soil.
• Pressthe CLEAR/OFF pad. Open the windows to rid
the room of smoke. Wait until the light on the
SELFCLEANpad goes off. Wipe up the excess soil
and reset the clean cycle.
Oven door will Oven too hot. • Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.
not unlock
Oven not clean ufter a Oven controls not properly set. • See Using the self-cleaning oven section.
clean cycle
Oven was heavily soiled. • Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean
cycle. Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean
again or for a longer period of time.
Self clean light blinks The OVEN TEMP knob has not • Set the OVEN TEMP knob to CLEAN. See the Using the
when trying to set o been set to CLEANwhen the self-cleaning oven section.
self clean cycle latch was moved to the right.
The latch was not moved to the • Hove the latch to the right as far as it will go. See the
right when the OVENTEMP knob Using the self-cleaning oven section.
was set to CLEAN.
Self cleon light blinks A power interruption occurred. • Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFFand move the latch
during self clean cycle to the left as far as it will go. Reset the range controls
to the desired settings. See the Using the self-cleaning
oven section.
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Electric Range Warranty.
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers Staple your receipt here.
or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase
visit us on-line at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES date is needed to obtain service
(800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model number under the warranty.
available when calling for service.
!i_i_ _ GE Will Provide:
One Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
Fromthe date of the During this limited one-year warranty, GEwill also provide, free of charge, all labor
origina! purchase and in-home service to replace the defective part.
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Service trips to gour home to teach gou how to use
the product.
Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
installation, deliverg or maintenance.
Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for
other than the intended purpose or used commerciallg.
Damage to the glass cooktop caused bg use of cleaners
other than the recommended cleaning creams.
Damage to the product caused bg accident, fire, floods
or acts of God.
Incidental or consequential damage caused bg possible
defects with th is a ppliance.
Damage caused after deliverg.
Damage to the glass cooktop caused bg hardened spills
of sugarg materials or melted plastic that are not
cleaned according to the directions in the Owner's
Manual.
Product not accessible to provide required service.
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited
Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home
use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GEAuthorized Servicer is not available,
you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GEService
location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know
what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General.
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For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner's Manuals,order parts or even
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Purchaseo GEextended warranty and learn about special discounts that ore available while your warranty
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GEConsumer Home Serviceswill still be there after your warranty expires.
Parts and Accessories
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(VISA,MosterCordand Discover cords ore accepted).Order on-line every dog or by phone at 800.626.2002
during normal business hours.
Instructions contained in this manual coverprocedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing
generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised,since improper
servicing meg cause unsafe operation.
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