User Manual GE JGSS86SPSS 30" Slide-In Front Control Gas Double Oven Range

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Table of contents

• USING THE RANGE
• CARE AND CLEANING
• TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

User Manual Gas Double Oven Range

USING THE RANGE

In Case of a Power Failure

In the event of a power failure, the oven is inoperable and no attempt should be made to operate it. However, the surface burners may be lit with a match. Using extreme caution, hold a lit match near the ports beneath the surface burner cap, then slowly turn the knob to the LITE position. Once lit, surface burners will continue to operate normally.

Surface Burners

Lighting a Surface Burner

Make sure all burners are in their correct locations and fully assembled before attempting to operate any burner.
Select a burner and find its control knob. Push the knob in and turn it to the LITE position.

You will hear a clicking noise—the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner. When one burner is turned to LITE, all burners will spark. Sparking will continue as long as the knob remains at LITE. Once gas is ignited, turn the knob to adjust the flame size.

Selecting a Flame Size

Watch the flame, not the knob, as you adjust heat. When rapid heating is desired, the flame size should match the size of the cookware you are using. Flames larger than the bottom of the cookware will not heat faster and may be hazardous.

Using the Surface Burners

Your rangetop offers convenience, cleanability and flexibility for a wide range of cooking applications. The smallest burner is the simmer burner. A simmer burner turned down to LO provides precise cooking performance for foods such as delicate sauces that require low heat for a long cooking time.

Types of Surface Burners

Top-of-Range Cookware

Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is recommended because it heats quickly and evenly. Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with tight-fitting lids when cooking with minimum amounts of water.
Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor heating properties and is usually combined with copper, aluminum or other metals for improved heat distribution. Combination metal skillets usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat or as the manufacturer recommends.
Cast-Iron: If heated slowly, most skillets will give satisfactory results.

Enamelware: Under some conditions, the enamel of some cookware may melt. Follow the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for cooking methods.

See other models: JGB735FPDS GDT630PGMBB JS760DPBB PZS22MSKSS PWE23KYNFS
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.
Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for either surface or oven cooking. It conducts heat very slowly and cools very slowly. Check the cookware manufacturer’s directions to be sure it can be used on gas ranges

Stove Top Grills

Do not use an after-market stove top grill on your gas surface burners. A stove top grill will cause incomplete combustion resulting in carbon monoxide levels above allowable standards. This could be hazardous to your health.

Using a Wok

Use only a flat-bottomed wok with a diameter of 14 inches or less. Make sure the wok bottom sits flat on the grate.
Do not use a wok support ring. Placing the ring over the burner or grate may cause the burner to work improperly, resulting in carbon monoxide levels above allowable standards. This could be hazardous to your health

Griddle (on some models)

Positioning Your Griddle

The reversible cast-iron griddle (on some models) and the nonstick aluminum griddle (on some models) can only be used over the center burner of the rangetop. To position the griddle, remove the center grate (if present), and replace it with the griddle. Do not turn on the center burner until you are certain the griddle has been positioned correctly

Preheating Your Griddle

If your center burner is a single oval burner, preheat your griddle for 2-5 minutes on Hi before placing food on the griddle. If your center burner is a dual oval burner, preheat your griddle for 5-10 minutes on Hi before placing food on the griddle. Once the griddle is preheated, turn the heat down to the cook setting outlined in the table corresponding to your griddle. To determine the type of burner you have, see the Types of Surface Burners section

Using Your Nonstick Aluminum Griddle (on some models)

Your griddle provides an extra-large cooking surface for meats, pancakes, and other foods usually prepared in a skillet. Before first use, rinse with hot water and dry thoroughly.

Griddle Precautions:

• Do not use oil on the griddle for extended lengths of time. Permanent staining and/or craze lines on the surface could result.
• Do not overheat the griddle. Leaving the griddle burner on at Hi for an extended amount of time without food can damage the nonstick coating.
• Use only plastic, nylon, wooden utensils, or SilverStone® kitchen tools to prevent marring of the coating.
• Never use knives or cut food on the griddle.
• Do not use metal utensils with sharp points or rough, sharp edges which might damage the griddle surface.
• Store carefully to prevent scratching.
• Do not place the griddle in a microwave oven.
• If something has spilled under the griddle, it should be cleaned up as soon as possible to prevent “baked on” food soil.
• Do not allow grease to accumulate under the griddle as it can be a fire hazard. Clean under the griddle with hot, soapy water as soon as it is cool.
• Do not clean your griddle in the dishwasher.
• For instructions on how to clean the griddle, see the Cleaning the Cooktop section of this manual.

Nonstick Aluminum Griddle

Oven Controls

1. Convection Cooking Modes: Convection cooking modes use increased air circulation to improve performance. The type of benefit depends on the mode. Your lower oven has the following convection cooking modes: Bake and Roast. See the Cooking Modes section for more information.

2. Traditional Cooking Modes: Your lower oven has the following traditional cooking modes:
Bake and Broil Hi/Lo,. Your upper oven has the following traditional cooking modes: Bake and Warm. See the Cooking Modes section for more information.
3. Steam Clean: See the Cleaning the Oven section for important information about using this mode.
4. Start: Must be pressed to start any cooking, cleaning, or timed function.
5. Cancel/Off: Cancels ALL oven operations except the clock and timer.
6. Cook Time: Counts down cooking time and turns off the oven when the cooking time is complete. Program the desired cooking mode and cooking temperature, then press the Cook Time pad. Use the number pads to program a cooking time in hours and minutes, then press Start. This can only be used with Traditional Bake, Convection Bake, and Convection Roast.
7. Set Clock: Sets the oven clock time. Press the Set Clock pad and then use the number pads to program the clock. Press Start to save the time.

8. Timer On/Off: Works as a countdown timer. Press the Timer On/Off pad and the number pads to program the time in hours and minutes. Press the Start pad. The oven will continue to operate when the timer countdown is complete. To turn the timer off press the Timer On/Off pad.
9. Delay Time: Delays when the oven will turn on. Use this to set a time when you want the oven to start. Program the desired cooking mode and cooking temperature, then press the Delay Time pad. Use the number pads to program the time of day for the oven to turn on, then press Start. A cook time may also be programmed if desired. This can only be used with Traditional Bake, Convection Bake, and Convection Roast.

NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry, and pork—should 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.

10. Oven Lights: Turns the oven lights on or off.
11. Lock Controls: Locks out the control so that pressing any pad does not activate the controls. Press and hold the Lock Controls pad for three seconds to lock or unlock the control. Cancel/Off is always active, even when the control is locked.

Special Features

There are several different special features on your range. To change the settings of these special features:

• Press the Lower Oven Bake and Broil pads at the same time and hold until the special features menu is displayed.
• Use the 3 or 8 number pads to scroll through the special features until the desired feature is displayed.
• Press the 0 number pad to enter into the feature’s menu and scroll through the options.
• Once the desired option is displayed, press the 0 pad to save the setting and the 6 pad to exit the menu.

Adjust the Oven Temperature

This feature allows the oven baking temperature to be adjusted up to 35°F hotter or down to 35°F cooler. Use this feature if you believe your oven temperature is too hot or too cold and wish to change it. This adjustment affects every cooking mode except broil.
Enter into the special features menu as outlined above. Scroll through the features until “Lo offset” is displayed to adjust the lower oven temperature or “Up offset” is displayed to adjust the upper oven temperature then press 0. Use the 3 pad to increase the adjusted temperature or use the 8 pad to decrease the adjusted temperature. Save and exit the special features menu.

End of Timer Signals

This is the tone that signals the end of a timer. The tone can be either continuous (Cont) or single (bEEp). The continuous setting (Cont) will repeatedly sound a tone every few seconds until a button on the control is pressed. A single setting (bEEp) will sound just a single tone at the end of the timer. Enter into the special features menu as outlined above. Scroll through the options until “End tonE” is displayed and press 0. Scroll through the options until the desired setting is displayed. Press 0 to save the setting and then 6 to exit the menu.

Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Display

The oven control is set to use Fahrenheit temperatures (F), but you can change it to use Celsius temperatures (C). Enter into the special features menu as outlined above. Scroll through the options until “deg Unit” is displayed and press 0. Scroll through the options until the desired setting is displayed. Press 0 to save the setting and then 6 to exit the menu.

Clock Configuration

This feature specifies how the time of day will be displayed. You can select a standard 12-hour clock (12) or 24-hour military time display. Enter into the special features menu as outlined above. Scroll through the options until “Cloc cFg” is displayed and press 0. Scroll through the options until the desired setting is displayed. Press 0 to save the setting and then 6 to exit the menu.

Sound Volume

This feature allows the oven tone volume to be adjusted between high (Hi), medium (reg), low (Lo) and off (oFF). Enter into the special features menu as outlined above. Scroll through the options until “sound” is displayed and press 0. Scroll through the options until the desired setting is displayed. Press 0 to save the setting and then 6 to exit the menu. The selected sound option will play once 0 is pressed.

Auto Recipe Conversion

This feature (On/Off), automatically adjusts the programmed recipe temperature in Convection MultiBake mode. Enter into the special features menu as outlined above. Scroll through the options until “Auto rEciPE” is displayed. Scroll through the options until the desired setting is displayed. Press 0 to save the setting and then 6 to exit the menu.

NOTE: This option does not convert baking time, only temperatures. This option does not adjust temperatures for Convection Roast mode

Sabbath Mode

The Sabbath mode feature complies with standards set forth by Star K. Some of these standards that will be noticed by the consumer include the disabling of tones, disabling of oven lights, and delays of about 30 seconds to one minute on display changes. Only continuous baking or timed baking is allowed in the Sabbath mode. Cooking in the Sabbath mode is a two-step process, first the Sabbath mode must be set and then the bake mode must be set. For double ovens, each oven can be set independently by using the corresponding upper or lower bake pad.

Setting the Sabbath Mode

1. Press the Upper Oven Bake and Warm pads at the same time and hold until the special features menu is displayed.

2. Use the 3 or 8 number pads to scroll through the special features until “SAbbAth” is displayed and then press 0. Refer to the graphic in the Special Features section to see how the number keys are mapped.
3. Use the 3 or 8 number pads to scroll through the options until “On” is shown in the display, then press the 0 number pad to save the setting. Press 6 to exit the Special Features menu. A single bracket “]” will appear in the display indicating that the Sabbath mode is set. The clock will not be displayed. Continuous bake or timed bake can now be programmed

Starting a Continuous Bake

1. Press the Bake pad.
2. If the desired temperature is 350°F, press Start. If a different cooking temperature is desired, use the 1 through 5 number pads or Timer pad to select a preset cooking temperature, then press Start. Refer to the graphic below to determine which pad sets the desired cooking temperature.

After a delay, a second bracket “] [“ will appear in the display indicating that the oven is baking.

Adjusting the Temperature

1. Press Bake, use the 1 through 5 number pads and the Timer pad to select a different preset cooking temperature, and press Start.

2. Since no feedback is given during temperature
change, an oven thermometer can be used to confirm temperature changes.

Starting a Timed Bake

1. Press the Bake pad.
2. If the desired temperature is 350F, use the 6 through
0 number pads or the Lock Control pad to select a cooking time. If a cooking temperature other than 350F is desired, use the 1 through 5 number pads or the Timer pad to select a preset cooking temperature, then select the cooking time. Refer to the graphic on this page to determine which pad sets the desired cooking temperature and cooking time.

3. Press Start.
After a delay, a second bracket “] [“ will appear in the display indicating that the oven is baking. When the cook time expires, the display will change back to a single bracket “]” indicating that the oven is no longer baking. No tone will sound when the cook time is complete.

Exit the Sabbath Mode

Exiting the Sabbath mode should be done after the Sabbath is over.

1. Press Cancel/Off to end any bake mode that may be running.
2. Press the Upper Oven Bake and Warm pads at the same time and hold until the Special Features menu is displayed.
3. Use the 3 or 8 number pads to scroll through the special features until “SAbbAth” is displayed, then press 0.

4. Use the 3 or 8 number pads to scroll through the options until “OFF” is displayed and press 0 to save the setting. Press the 6 number pad to exit the Special Features menu

Sabbath Mode Power Outage Note

If a power outage occurs while the oven is in Sabbath Mode, the unit will return to Sabbath Mode when power is restored, however the oven will return to the off state even if it was in the middle of a bake cycle when the power outage occurred

Cooking Modes

Your new oven has a variety of cooking modes to help you get the best results. These modes are described below. Refer to the Cooking Guide section for recommendations for specific foods. Remember, your new oven may perform differently than the oven it is replacing.

Bake

The bake mode is for baking and roasting. This mode uses heat primarily from the lower burner but also from the upper burner to cook food. When preparing baked goods such as cakes, cookies and pastries, always preheat the oven first. Follow recipe recommendations for food placement. If no guidelines are provided, center food in the oven. To use this mode press the Bake pad, enter a temperature with the number pads, and then press Start.

Warm

Warm is only available in the upper oven. Warm mode is designed to keep hot foods hot. Cover foods that need to remain moist and do not cover foods that should be crisp. Preheating is not required. Do not use warm to heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips or dry cereal. It is also recommended that food not be kept warm for more than 2 hours. See the Oven Controls section for more information.

Broiling Modes

Broil is only available in the lower oven. Always broil with the oven door closed. Monitor food closely while broiling. Use caution when broiling on the upper rack positions as placing food closer to the broil burner increases smoking, spattering and the possibility of fats igniting.
Try broiling foods that you would normally grill. Adjust rack positions to adjust the intensity of the heat to the food. Place foods closer to the broil burner when a seared surface and rare interior is desired. Thicker foods and foods that need to be cooked through should be broiled on a lower rack position or by using the Broil Lo mode.

Broil Hi

The Broil Hi mode uses intense heat from the upper burner to sear foods. Use Broil Hi for thinner cuts of meat and/or foods you prefer less done on the interior.
To use this mode press the Broil pad once and then press Start. It is not necessary to preheat when using this mode.

Broil Lo

The Broil Lo mode uses less intense heat from the upper burner to cook food thoroughly while also browning the surface. Use Broil Lo for thicker cuts of meat and/or foods that you would like cooked all the way through. To use this mode press the Broil pad twice and then press Start. It is not necessary to preheat when using this mode.

Convection Bake

Convection Bake is only available in the lower oven. The Convection Bake mode is intended for baking on multiple racks at the same time. This mode uses air movement from the convection fan to enhance cooking evenness. Your oven is equipped with Auto Recipe Conversion, so it is not necessary to adjust the temperature when using this mode. To use this mode press the Conv Bake pad, enter a temperature with number pads, and then press Start. Always preheat when using this mode.

Convection Roast

Convection Roast is only available in the lower oven.
The Convection Roast mode is intended for roasting whole cuts of meat on a single rack. This mode uses heat from the lower bake burner along with air movement to improve browning and reduce cooking time. It is not necessary to convert temperature. Check food earlier than the recipe suggested time when using this mode, or use the probe (on some models). To use this mode press the Conv Roast pad, enter a temperature with the number pads, and then press Start. It is not necessary to preheat when using this mode.

Oven Racks

Your oven has two rack positions in the upper oven (A, B) and four rack positions in the lower oven (1, 2,
3, 4). Recommended rack positions for various types of foods are provided in the Cooking Guide. Adjusting rack position is one way to impact cooking results. For example, if you would prefer darker tops on cakes, muffins, or cookies, try moving food one rack position higher. If you find foods are too brown on top try moving them down next time.
When baking with multiple pans and on multiple racks, ensure there is sufficient space between pans to allow air flow. This may improve cooking evenness.

Removing and Replacing Flat Racks

When placing and removing cookware, pull the rack out
to the bump (stop position) on the rack support.
To remove a rack, pull it toward you until it reaches the stop position, tilt up the front of the rack and pull it out.
To replace a rack, place the curved end of the rack onto the rack supports. Tilt up the front of the rack and push the rack in until it stops. Then lay the rack flat and push it in until it is all the way into the oven.
Racks may become difficult to slide, especially after a steam-clean cycle. To improve sliding conditions, use a soft cloth or paper towel to rub vegetable oil on the left
and right edges of the racks and/or rack supports.

NOTE: Remove unused racks when using the oven for faster preheat, improved efficiency and optimal cooking performance.

Aluminum Foil and Oven Liners

Foil may be used to catch spills by placing a sheet on a lower rack, several inches below the food. Do not use more
foil than necessary and never entirely cover an oven rack with aluminum foil. Keep foil at least 1-1/2” from oven walls to prevent poor heat circulation

Cookware

Cookware Guidelines

The material, finish, and size of cookware affect baking performance.
Dark, coated and dull pans absorb heat more readily than light, shiny pans. Pans that absorb heat more readily can result in a browner, crisper, and thicker crust. If using dark and coated cookware check food earlier than minimum cook time. If undesirable results are obtained with this type of cookware consider reducing oven temperature by 25°F next time.
Shiny pans can produce more evenly cooked baked goods such as cakes and cookies.

Glass and ceramic pans heat slowly but retain heat well. These types of pans work well for dishes such as pies and custards.
Air insulated pans heat slowly and can reduce bottom browning.
Keep cookware clean to promote even heating.
Stoneware heats slowly and retains heat well. It is recommended to preheat this type of cookware if possible. Additional cook time may be required.

Oven Air Vents

Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to keep cool and operate properly with correct combustion.
Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range.

Cooking Guide

*When baking four cake layers at a time, stagger the pans as shown so that one pan is not directly above another. Cook food thoroughly to help protect against food borne illness. Minimum safe food temperature recommendations for food safety can be found at page. Make sure to use a food thermometer to take food temperatures.

NOTE: Remove unused racks when using the oven for faster preheat, improved efficiency and optimal cooking performance.

CARE AND CLEANING

Range – Exterior

Control Lockout

If desired, the touch pads may be deactivated before cleaning. See Lock Controls in the Oven Controls section in this manual. Clean up splatters with a damp cloth.

You may also use a glass cleaner. Remove heavier soil with warm, soapy water. Do not use abrasives of any kind. Reactivate the touch pads after cleaning.

Control Panel

It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water, rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers, plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control
panel—they will damage the finish, including Black Stainless Steel.

Oven Exterior

Do not use oven cleaners, abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers, steel wool, plastic scouring pads, or cleaning powders on the interior or exterior of the oven. Clean with a mild soap and water or vinegar and water solution. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. When cleaning surfaces, make sure that they are at room temperature and not in direct sunlight.

If stain on the door vent trim is persistent, use a mild abrasive cleaner and a sponge-scrubber for best results. Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately. Let hot surfaces cool, then clean and rinse.

Painted Surfaces

Painted surfaces include the sides of the range and the door, top of control panel and the drawer front. Clean these with soap and water or a vinegar and water solution.

Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleaning powders, steel wool or harsh abrasives on any painted surface, including Black Stainless Steel.

Stainless Steel excluding Black Stainless Steel (on some models)

Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch the surface.
Cleaners with oxalic acid such as Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser™ will remove surface rust, tarnish and small blemishes. Use only a liquid cleanser free of grit and rub in the direction of the brush lines with a damp, soft sponge.

To clean the stainless steel surface, use warm sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner or polish. Always wipe the surface in the direction of the grain. Follow the cleaner instructions for cleaning the stainless steel surface.
To inquire about purchasing cleaning products including stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish, see the Accessories and Consumer Support sections at the end of this manual.

Range – Interior

The interior of your new oven can be cleaned manually. Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately. Let hot surfaces cool, then clean and rinse.

Manual Cleaning
Do not use oven cleaners, strong liquid cleansers, steel wool, or scouring pads on the interior of the oven. For soils on the oven bottom and other enameled surfaces, use a gentle abrasive containing oxalic acid, such as Bar Keepers Friend®, with a non-scratch sponge. Take care not to apply any abrasive cleaners or sponges to the door glass, as it will scratch the reflective coating. The oven interior and door glass may be cleaned using a soft cloth with a mild soap and water, or vinegar and water solution. After cleaning, rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.

Steam Clean Mode

The Steam Clean feature is for cleaning light soil from your oven at a lower temperature.
To use the Steam Clean feature:

1. Start with the oven at room temperature.
2. Wipe excess grease and soils from the oven.
3. Pour one cup of water onto the bottom of the oven.
4. Close the door.
5. Press the Steam Clean pad and then press Start

DO NOT open the door during the 30 minute Steam Clean cycle. At the end of the Steam Clean cycle, soak up the remaining water, and wipe the moisture-softened soil from the oven walls and door

Racks

All racks can be washed with warm, soapy water.
Racks may become difficult to slide, especially after a steam cleaning. Put some vegetable oil on a soft cloth or paper towel and rub onto the left and right edges

Cooktop

Removal of Surface Burners for Cleaning

Turn all controls OFF. Allow cooktop to cool before removing grates and burner parts. When removing the burner caps and heads, remember their size and location. Replace them in the same location after cleaning.

Cleaning the Surface Burners

Cleaning the Burner Caps

Wash burner caps in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. You may scour with a plastic scouring pad to remove burned-on food particles. The round burner caps may also be cleaned in your dishwasher.

Cleaning the Burner Heads

Wash the burner heads routinely, especially after bad spillovers which could clog the burner openings. Lift burners off when cool. Wash with hot, soapy water. Rinse with clean water. For more stubborn stains, use a brush with plastic bristles.

NOTE: Do not use steel wool or scouring pads to clean the burner parts as these may clog the openings. Never wash burner heads in your dishwasher as dishwasher. Doing so may cause them to discolor. The ports in the burner heads must be kept clean at all times for an even, unhampered flame. Clogged or dirty burner ports or electrodes will not allow the burner to operate properly.

Replacing Surface Burners

Before replacing the burner caps, heads and oval head/ cap assembly, shake out excess water and allow them to dry thoroughly.
Replace burner heads in the correct locations according to size. Ensure each cap is properly seated on the burner head, as pictured below.

Burner Grates

Manual Cleaning

Grates should be washed in hot, soapy water and rinsed with clean water. To soften burned-on food, place grates in a solution containing ¼-cup of household ammonia for several hours. Afterward, scrub grates with a plastic scouring pad soaked in hot, soapy water. Rinse well and dry.

Grate Support Bumpers

If any of the rubber grate support bumpers in the cooktop are missing or damaged, replacement parts can be obtained by visiting GEAppliances.com.. To insert the new bumpers, simply place the coneshaped end of the bumper into the hole in the cooktop and push down while gently twisting the bumper.

Griddles

Nonstick Aluminum Griddle: Avoid scraping the griddle surface with metal utensils. Wash your griddle with dish soap and hot water. If necessary, scrub with a nonabrasive plastic pad.

Griddle Precautions:

• If something has spilled under the griddle, it should be cleaned up as soon as possible to prevent the spill from getting baked onto the cooktop.
• Do not allow grease to accumulate under the griddle as it can be a fire hazard. Clean under the griddle with hot, soapy water as soon as it is cool.
• Do not wash your griddle in the dishwasher.

Doors

Cleaning the Oven Door

Cleaning the Door Interior

Do not allow excess water to run into any holes or slots in the door.
Wipe dish soap over any baked-on spatters on the glass. Use a single sided safety razor blade to clean it off. Then wipe over the glass with a soapy cloth to remove any residue and dry off.
The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a soap-filled plastic scouring pad. Do not rub or clean the door gasket - it has an extremely low resistance to abrasion.
If you notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door, you should have it replaced.

Cleaning the Door Exterior

If a stain on the door vent trim is persistent, use a mild abrasive cleaner and a sponge-scrubber for best results. Do not use this method on any other surface.
Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)
Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch the surface.
To clean the stainless steel surface, use warm sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner or polish. Always wipe the surface in the direction of the grain. Follow the cleaner instructions for cleaning the stainless steel surface.
To inquire about purchasing cleaning products including stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish, see the Accessories and Consumer Support sections at the end of this manual.

Maintenance

Oven Light Replacement

Before replacing the bulb, disconnect electrical power to the oven at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Let the bulb cool completely before removing it. For your safety do not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth. If you do the bulb may break.

To remove:

Turn the glass cover counterclockwise 1/4 turn until the tabs of the glass cover clear the grooves of the socket and pull the cover off. Remove the bulb.

To replace:

Put in a new 40-watt appliance bulb. Place the tabs of the glass cover into the grooves of the socket. Turn the
glass cover clockwise 1/4 turn.

NOTE:

• A 40-watt appliance bulb is smaller than a standard 40-watt
• Reconnect electrical power to the oven once the new bulb is installed.
• For improved lighting inside the oven, clean the glass cover frequently using a wet cloth. This should be done when the oven is completely cool.

Lift-Off Oven Door

The door is very heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door. Do not lift door by the handle.

To Remove the Door:

1. Fully open the door.
2. Pull the hinge locks up and away from the range frame to the unlocked position.
3. Firmly grasp both sides of the door near the top.
4. Close door until the top of the door is approximately 6” from the range frame.
5. Lift door up and away from the range until both hinge arms are clear of the slots in the range frame.

To Replace the Door:

1. Firmly grasp both sides of the door near the top.
2. With the door at the same angle as the removal position, rest the notch on the underside of the left hinge arm on the bottom edge of the left hinge slot. The notch in the hinge arm must be fully seated into the bottom of the slot. Repeat for the right side.
3. Fully open the door. If the door will not fully open, the notches in the bottoms of the hinge arms have not seated correctly in the bottom edge of the slot. Lift the door off the range and repeat previous step.
4. Push the hinge locks toward the range cavity and down to the locked position.
5. Close the oven door.

Lift-Off Oven Door

The door is very heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door. Do not lift door by the handle

To Remove the Door:

1. Fully open the door.
2. Lift up on the hinge lock toward the oven frame until they stop.
3. Close the door to 45 degrees (you will feel the door stop). The hinge lock will contact the oven frame.
4. On both sides of the door, press down on the release buttons on each hinge.
5. Lift door up until it is clear of the hinge.
6. Pull on hinge arms slightly to relieve pressure on the locking tabs.
7. Push the hinge locks down onto the hinge.
8. Push the hinges in toward the unit so they are closed.

To Replace the Door:

1. Pull the hinges down away from the oven frame to the fully open position.
2. Lift up on the hinge locks toward the oven frame until they stop.
3. The hinges will release to the 45-degree position. The hinge locks will contact the oven frame.
4. Slide the door back onto the hinges. Make sure the buttons pop back out.
5. Fully open the door.
6. Push the hinge locks down onto the hinge.
7. Close the oven door.

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS