User Manual GE PGS920SEF5SS Profile' Series 30" Slide-In Front Control Gas Range

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Table of contents

• USING THE COOKTOP
• CARE AND CLEANING
• TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

USING THE COOKTOP

Surface Burners

How to Light a Surface Burner

WARNING Burners should be operated only when covered by cookware. Burner flames not covered by cookware present a risk of fire or clothing ignition. Never let flames extend beyond the sides of the cookware. Failure to comply may result in serious injury.
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.

After Lighting a Burner

• Do not operate the burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the grate may discolor or chip without cookware to absorb the heat.
• Do not attempt to disassemble any burner while another burner is on. An electric shock may result, which could cause you to knock over hot cookware.
• Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you place your hand, a pot holder or cleaning materials on them.

Use of the Surface Burners

Your gas rangetop has sealed gas burners. They offer convenience, cleanability and flexibility for a wide range of cooking applications.

The smallest burner is the simmer burner. On some models, the center burner of the triple flame burner provides an additional 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.

The extra-large burner is designed to quickly bring large amounts of liquid to a boil. Some models have a POWER BOIL™ setting especially designed for use with cookware with a diameter of 11 inches or larger.

How to Select Flame Size

Watch the flame, not the knob, as you adjust heat. When rapid heating is desired, the flame size on a burner 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.

How to Light the Bridge Burner (on some models)

• The front and rear round burners of the bridge burner can be operated individually for cooking. Operation of the bridge burner to heat your Preseasoned Chef’s Griddle requires use of both front and rear burner knobs.

To Light the Bridge Burner:

• Position the griddle over the left grate, observing the ‘FRONT’ and ‘BACK’ indications on the griddle.
• Light the rear burner by turning the knob to the LITE position. Continue turning the knob to the Griddle Burner HI setting to light the bridge burner.
• Light the front burner by turning the knob to the LITE position. Once lit, turn the knob further to the Griddle Burner HI setting.
• Adjust knob settings and preheat the griddle according to the table for the Preseasoned Chef’s Griddle.
• For uniform griddle temperatures, be sure the front and rear knob settings are the same.

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 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 cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for cooking methods.

Glass: There are two types of glass cookware—those for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking (saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat very slowly.

Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for either surface or oven cooking. It conducts heat very slowly and cools very slowly. Check 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.

In Case of a Power Failure

In case of a power failure, you can light the surface to the burner ports, then slowly turn the control knob to the LITE position. Use extreme caution when lighting burners on your range with a match.

Hold a lit match burners this way. Surface burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally.

Griddle (on some models)

Using the Griddle (on some models)

The ribbed side of the reversible griddle (on some models) can be used for food normally grilled.

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. Prepare the surface with cooking spray or vegetable oil.

NOTE: Do not place the griddle in a microwave oven.

NOTE: Do not clean the griddle in the self-cleaning oven. Doing so will remove the seasoned finish. For instructions on how to clean the griddle, see Care and Cleaning section.

Preseasoned Reversible Cast-Iron Griddle

Placement of the Preseasoned Reversible Cast-Iron Griddle or the Nonstick Aluminum Griddle on the Cooktop

These griddles can only be used over the oval burner in the center of the rangetop. To position the griddle, remove the center grate and replace it with the griddle. Do not turn on the oval burner until you are certain the griddle has been positioned correctly.

Preheating the griddle - Preheat for 5-10 minutes before placing food on griddle and then turn heat down to cook setting.

Nonstick Aluminum Griddle

Placement of the Preseasoned Lodge Chef's Griddle over Left Grate

The Chef's griddle can only be used resting on top of the left grate. Position the griddle over the left grate observing the “Front” and “Back” indicators stamped in the griddle. The bottom of the griddle should interlock securely with the fingers of the left grate. Do not turn on the bridge burner until you are certain the griddle has been positioned correctly.

Preseasoned Lodge Chef’s Griddle

Placement of the Removable Nonstick Griddle on the Cooktop (on some models)

The griddle can only be used resting on top of the grates over the center burner. Position the griddle over the center burner with the GE logo at the front. The bottom of the griddle should securely interlock with the fingers of the grate as seen in the pictures below. When correctly positioned, the front edge of the griddle will overhang the front edge of the grate by about 1 and the cooking surface of the griddle will be centered above the center oval burner. Do not turn on the burner until you are certain the griddle has been positioned correctly.

Preheating the griddle - Preheat for 5-10 minutes on high, then turn down to the cook setting (in the table below) before placing food on the griddle.

Removable Nonstick 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 oven has the following convection cooking modes: Bake Multi Rack and Roast. See the Cooking Modes section for more information.

2. Traditional Cooking Modes: Your oven has the following traditional cooking modes: Bake, Broil Hi, Broil Lo and Warm. See the Cooking Modes section for more information.

3. Clean: Your oven may have two cleaning modes: Self Clean and Steam Clean (convection models only). See the Cleaning the Oven section for important information about using these modes.

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. 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, Convection Bake Multi, and Convection Roast.

7. Clock: Sets the oven clock time. Press the 9 and 0 pads and hold for 3 seconds or press Set Clock pad (on some models). Use the number pads to program the clock. Press Start to save the time.

8. Timer: Works as a countdown timer. Press the Timer 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 pad.

9. Delay Time: Delays when the oven will turn on. Use this to set a time when you want the oven to start. Press the Delay Time pad and use the number pads to program the time of day for the oven to turn on then press Start. Press the desired cooking mode and temperature then press Start. A cook time may also be programmed if desired. This can only be used with Traditional Bake, Convection Bake Multi Rack, Convection Roast and Self-Clean.

NOTE: When using the delay time feature, 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. Probe: Monitors internal food temperature and turns the oven off when the food reaches the programmed temperature. Insert the probe, program the cooking mode, and program the probe temperature. See the Cooking Modes section for more information. The probe can only be used with Traditional Bake and Convection Roast.

11. Oven Light(s): Turns the oven light(s) on or off.

12. Lock Controls: Locks out the control so that pressing the pads 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.

13. Warming Drawer: Will keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature. Press the Warming Drawer pad. Use the number pad to select the temperature setting. Press 1 for Low, 2 for Medium or 3 for High, then press Start. Push Warming Drawer on/off to turn off warming drawer.

14. Remote Enable:

CONNECTING YOUR OVEN

Off - Oven is not connected. Open the app then press and hold Remote Enable pad for 5 seconds to begin the connecting process.

Slow flash - Oven is in discovery mode and looking for a network.

Rapid flash - An error occurred during the connecting process.

Solid - Both ovens are connected to the network and can be remotely controlled by a connected mobile device when in operation, but cannot be started remotely

REMOTE STARTING YOUR OVEN

To be able to start the oven remotely, press the Remote Enable pad and the light above the Remote Enable pad will turn on. Either oven can now be remotely started with a connected device. Opening any oven door or turning off either oven will turn off the light above the Remote Enable pad. The light above the Remote Enable pad must be lit to start the oven remotely. The light above the Remote Enable pad is not required to change the oven settings or to turn either oven off.

After using the oven, remember to verify that the light above the Remote Enable pad is on if you wish to start an oven remotely in the future.

Special Features

There are several different special features on your oven. To change the settings of these special features, press the Bake and Broil pads at the same time and hold for three seconds. "SF" will appear in the display. Select the feature you want to change. When the change has been made, press the Start key to save the change and return to the time of day.

Adjust the Oven Temperature

This feature allows the oven baking temperature to be adjusted up to 35° F hotter or down to 350 F cooler. Use this feature if you believe your oven temperature is too hot or too cold and wish to change it.

Press the Bake pad to enter the temperature adjustment mode. A number between 35 and - 35 will display. Use the number pads to set the desired temperature adjustment and use the Bake pad to change between negative and positive. Press the Start pad to save the temperature adjustment.

End of Timer Signals

This is the tone that signals the end of a timer. The tone

can be either continuous (Con bEEp) or single (bEEp). The continuous setting (Con bEEp) 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. Press the Broil pad to view the current setting and then to change the setting.

Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Display

The oven control is set to use Fahrenheit temperatures (F), but you can change it to use Celsius temperatures (C). Press the Broil and Cook Time pads at the same time to view the current setting, press again to change the setting.

Clock Display

This feature specifies how the time of day will be displayed

or if no time of day will be displayed. You can select a standard 12-hour clock (12 H), 24-hour military time display (24 H), or no clock displayed (oFF). Press the Clock pad to view the current setting, press again to change the setting.

Sound Volume

This feature allows the oven tone volume to be adjusted between high (HI bEEP HI), medium (Std bEEP Std), low (Lo bEEP Lo) and off (oFF bEEP oFF). Press the Cook Time pad to view the current setting or to change the setting. The control will sound the oven tone at the new volume level each time the sound level is changed.

Auto Recipe Conversion

This feature (On/Off), automatically adjusts the programmed recipe temperature in Convection Multi-Bake mode.

Note: This option does not convert baking time, only temperatures. This option does not adjust temperatures for Convection Roast mode. Press either Bake Multi Rack or Roast to view the current setting. Press again to change the setting.

Preheat Notification Lighting (on some models)

This feature will turn on the oven light when the oven has reached the set temperature. The oven light will remain on until the oven is turned off or if the Oven Light pad is pushed. Press the Oven Light pad to view the current setting, press again to change the setting.

12-hour auto shut-off and Sabbath

12-hour auto shut-off turns off the oven after 12 hours of continuous operations.

Options for this feature are "12 Shdn”, "no Shdn” and "SAbbAtH”. Press the Delay Time pad to view the current setting and then to change the setting.

Sabbath mode disables the oven lights, all sounds, convection, broil, warm, proof, and all time functions. Sabbath mode can only be used with Bake. This feature conforms to the Star-K Jewish Sabbath requirements.

Enter the Sabbath Mode

Press Bake and Broil pads at the same time and hold for three seconds. "SF" will appear in the display. Press the Delay Time pad until "SAbbAtH" appears on the display, then press Start. The ] icon will appear in the display to signify that the unit is in Sabbath Mode. The clock will not be displayed.

Start a Sabbath Bake

Press Bake, use the number pads to enter a temperature between 170° F and 550° F, and press Start. No sound will be given when the keys are pressed. At a random time between 30 seconds and 1 minute, the ][ icon will appear in the display indicating the oven is running. To turn the oven off, press Cancel/Off at any time. At a random time between 30 seconds and 1 minute, the ][ icon will change to the ] icon, indicating that the oven has turned off.

Adjust the Temperature During a Sabbath Bake Press Bake, use the number pads to enter a new temperature between 170° F and 550° F, and press Start. No sound will be given when the keys are pressed. Since no feedback is given during temperature change, an oven thermometer can be used to confirm temperature changes.

Timed Bake During Sabbath

Before putting the oven in Sabbath mode, press Cook Time, use the number pads to enter the amount of time to cook in hours and minutes, and press Start. Follow the instructions above to enter the Sabbath Mode. Press Bake, use the number pads to enter a temperature between 170° F and 550° F and press Start. No sound will be given when the keys are pressed. The oven will turn off once the programmed cook time is expired.

Exit the Sabbath Mode

Press Bake and Broil pads at the same time and hold for

three seconds. "SF” will appear in the display. Press the Delay Time pad until "12 Shdn” appears on the display, then press Start. The clock will not be displayed again indicating the oven is out of Sabbath Mode.

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.

Oven Racks

Your oven has six rack positions. Recommended rack positions for various types of foods are provided in the Cooking Guide. Adjusting rack position is one way to impact cooking results. For example, if you would prefer darker tops on cakes, muffins, or cookies, try moving food one rack position higher. If you find foods are too brown on top try moving them down next time.

When baking with multiple pans and on multiple racks, ensure there is sufficient space between pans to allow air to flow.

Flat Racks

When placing and removing cookware, pull the rack out to the bump (stop position) on the rack support.

To remove a rack, pull it toward you, tilt the front end up and pull it out.

To replace, place the curved end of the rack (stop-locks) onto the oven supports, tilt up the front of the rack and push the rack in.

Racks may become difficult to slide, especially after a self-clean. Put some vegetable oil on a soft cloth or paper towel and rub onto the left and right edges.

Extension Racks (on some models)

Extension racks have a frame that locks into the rack supports on both sides. Once the frame is locked into place, always pull the rack out, by its upper front rail, to its full extension stop position, when placing or removing cookware.

If extension racks are difficult to extend, lubricate the racks with the graphite lubricant provided with your oven. Remove the rack from the oven, remove debris in the slide tracks with a paper towel, shake the graphite lubricant and place 4 small drops on the two bottom tracks of the left and right sides. Open and close the rack several times to distribute the lubricant.

To order additional graphite lubricant, read the Assistance and Accessories section at the beginning of this manual.

To Remove An Extension Rack:

1. Make sure the rack is pushed all the way into the oven.

2. Firmly holding onto both the upper and lower front rails, pull the rack toward you, tilt the front end up and pull the rack out

To Replace An Extension Rack:

1. Place the curved end of the rack onto the rack supports.

2. Tilt the front of the rack up and push the rack in.

If extension racks are difficult to replace or remove, wipe the oven rack supports with cooking oil. Do not wipe oil on the rack slides.

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.

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.

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, and then press Start.

Warm/Warming Drawer (on some models)

Warm mode is designed to keep hot foods hot for up to 3 hours. To use this mode, press the Warm or Warming Drawer pad then press Start. Cover foods that need to remain moist and do not cover foods that should be crisp. Preheating is not required. Do not use warm to heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips or dry cereal. It is also recommended that food not be kept warm for more than 2 hours.

Broiling Modes

Always broil with the door closed. Monitor food closely while broiling. Use caution when broiling on upper rack positions as placing food closer to the broil burner increases smoking, spattering, and the possibility of fats igniting.

Try broiling foods that you would normally grill. Adjust rack positions to adjust the intensity of the heat to the food. Place foods closer to the broil burner when a seared surface and rare interior is desired. Thicker foods and foods that need to be cooked through should be broiled on a rack position farther from the burner or by using Broil Lo.

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 Multi Rack

The Convection Bake Multi Rack mode is intended for baking on multiple racks at the same time. This mode may use heat from the upper and lower burners, along with air movement from the convection fan to enhance cooking evenness. Your oven is equipped with Auto Recipe Conversion, so it is not necessary to convert the temperature when using this mode. To use this mode press the Bake Multi Rack pad under Convection, enter a temperature, and then press Start. Always preheat when using this mode.

Convection Roast

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

Probe

Proper Probe Placement

After preparing the meat and placing it on the cooking pan follow these instructions for proper probe placement.

• Insert the probe into the food, so that the tip of the probe will rest in the center of the thickest part of the food. For best performance the probe should be fully inserted into the food. If the probe is not located properly, it may not accurately measure the temperature of the coolest portion of the food. Some foods, particularly small items, are not well suited for cooking with the probe due to their shape or size.
• The probe should not touch bone, fat or gristle.
• For whole poultry insert the probe into the thickest part of the breast.
• For boneless roasts, insert the probe into the center of the roast.
• For bone-in ham or lamb, insert the probe into the center of the lowest large muscle or joint.
• For casseroles or dishes such as meatloaf, insert the probe into the center of the dish.
• For fish, insert the probe from just above the gill into the meatiest area, parallel to the backbone.

Probe Usage

To use the probe with preheating:

1. Press the desired cook mode (Traditional Bake, Convection Bake, or Convection Roast) pad and

enter the desired cooking temperature.

2. Insert the probe into the food (see Proper Probe Placement).

3. Once the oven is preheated, place the food in the oven and connect the probe to the probe outlet, making sure it is fully inserted. Use caution, the oven walls and probe outlet are hot.

4. Program the probe temperature by pressing the Probe pad and entering the desired food temperature. The maximum internal food temperature that you can set is 200° F.

To use the probe without preheating:

1. Insert the probe into the food (see Proper Probe Placement).

2. Place the food in the oven and connect the probe into the probe outlet in the oven.

3. Program the desired probe and cooking mode settings by pressing the Probe pad and entering the desired food temperature, then pressing the cook mode pad (Traditional Bake, Convection Bake, or Convection Roast) and entering the desired cooking temperature.

Probe Care Guidelines

NOTE: some double oven models have a probe in the upper oven only.

• Use of probes other than the one provided with this product may result in damage to the probe.
• Use the handles of the probe and plug when inserting and removing them from the meat and outlet
• To avoid damaging your probe, do not use tongs to pull on the cable when removing it.
• To avoid breaking the probe, make sure food is completely defrosted before inserting the probe.
• To prevent possible burns, do not unplug the probe from the outlet until the oven has cooled.
• Never leave the probe inside the oven during a self or steam clean cycle.
• Do not store the probe in the oven.

Cooking Guide

Aluminum Foil and Oven Liners

CAUTION Do not use any type of foil or oven liner to cover the oven bottom. These items can block airflow or melt, resulting in damage to the product and risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, smoke or fire. Damage from improper use of these items is not covered by the product warranty.

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.

CARE AND CLEANING

Cleaning The Oven

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

Control Panel and Knobs

Wipe the control panel after each use of the oven with a damp cloth. For cleaning, use mild soap and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water. Polish dry with a soft cloth.

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

Do not try to bend knobs by pulling them up or down or by hanging a towel or other such loads. This can damage the gas valve shaft.

The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning. With knobs in the OFF position pull them straight off the stems.

The knobs can be washed by hand with soap and water or in a dishwasher.

Not all knobs are interchangeable. To determine the correct location of a particular knob, examine the back of the knob. A knob with a label or two stem holes should be replaced on the front panel first by matching the shape of the knob holes to the shape of the control panel stems. The remainder of the knobs having no labels and only one stem hole can then be replaced on the front panel anywhere there is a single stem.

Oven Exterior and Cooktop Surface

Do not use oven cleaners, abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers, steel wool, plastic scouring pads, or cleaning powders on the interior or exterior of the oven. Clean with a mild soap and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. When cleaning surfaces, make sure that they are at room temperature and not in direct sunlight.

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

Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)

Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch the surface. To clean the stainless steel surface, use warm sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner or polish. Always wipe the surface in the direction of the grain. Follow the cleaner instructions for cleaning the stainless steel surface. Cleaners with oxalic acid such as Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser™ will remove surface rust, tarnish, and small blemishes. Use only a liquid cleanser free of grit and rub in the direction of the brush lines with a damp soft sponge.

To inquire about purchasing cleaning products including stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish read the Assistance and Accessories sections at the beginning of this manual.

For easier cleaning, the control knobs may be removed by pulling them directly outwards once the knobs are in the OFF position. Do not pull knobs up or down or hang objects on them. This can damage the gas valve shaft. The knobs can be washed by hand with soap and water or in a dishwasher.

To replace knobs after cleaning, align the hole on the knob backside with the gas valve shaft and push inward until the knob is securely fastened

Oven Interior

The interior of your new oven can be cleaned manually or by using the Steam Clean or Self Clean modes. Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up as soon as hot surfaces cool, then clean and rinse.

Manual Cleaning

Do not use oven cleaners, abrasive cleaners, strong liquid cleansers, steel wool, scouring pads, or cleaning powders on the interior of the oven. Clean with a mild soap and water or 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. When cleaning surfaces, make sure that they are at room temperature and not in direct sunlight.

Steam Clean Mode (on some models)

The Steam Clean feature is intended to use water to clean light soil from your oven at a lower temperature than Self Clean.

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.

The oven door will lock. You cannot open the door during the 30 minute Steam Clean cycle as this will decrease the cleaning performance. At the end of the Steam Clean cycle the door will unlock. With a sponge, soak up remaining water and wipe the moisture-softened soil from the oven walls and door.

Self Clean Mode

Read Self-Cleaning Oven Safety Instructions at the beginning of this manual before using Self Clean Mode. Self clean uses very high temperatures to clean the oven interior. The oven door will lock when using this feature. Before operating the self-clean cycle, pre-wash inner door and inside window before self-cleaning. Wipe inner black door before self clean. Remove all items from the oven other than enameled (dark color) racks. Shiny or silver racks, the meat probe, and any cookware or other items should all be removed from the oven before initiating a self-clean cycle. The surface burners must be turned off prior to the self-clean start time. Cooktop burners will not start during self clean cycle.

Close the door. Press the Clean pad once and a default self-clean time is displayed. Press the Start pad or use the number pads to enter any clean time between 3 and 5 hours and press start. For heavily soiled ovens 5 hours is recommended. The oven will turn off automatically when the self-clean cycle is complete. The door will stay locked until the oven has cooled down. After the oven has cooled down wipe any ash out of the oven. IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.

Oven Racks

All oven racks may be cleaned by hand with an abrasive cleaner or steel wool. Black porcelain-coated oven racks may remain in the oven during the self-cleaning cycle without being damaged. If nickel-plated oven racks remain in the oven during the self-cleaning cycle, they will lose their luster and become hard to slide. It will be necessary to grease all oven rack side edges with a light coating of vegetable oil after cleaning them by hand or in the oven. This will help maintain the ease of sliding the racks in and out of the oven.

Probe

The temperature probe may be cleaned with soap and water or a soap-filled scouring pad. Cool the temperature probe before cleaning. Scour stubborn spots with a soap-filled scouring pad, rinse and dry.

To order additional temperature probes read the Assistance and Accessories sections at the beginning of this manual.

• Do not immerse the temperature probe in water.
• Do not store the temperature probe in the oven.
• Do not leave the temperature probe inside the oven during a self or steam clean cycle.

Cleaning The 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.

Round Burner The burner caps and burner heads can be lifted off the cooktop.

Bridge Burner (on some models) The bridge burner cap is permanently attached to the burner head assembly. The burner assembly can be lifted off the cooktop as one piece. The burner caps and burner heads can be lifted off the cooktop.

Oval Burner (on some models) Cap is permanently attached to the burner head

Tri-Ring Burner (on some models) The small tri-ring burner cap can be lifted off for cleaning. The outer cap is permanently attached to the burner head assembly. Lift the burner head assembly off the cooktop as one piece.

Cleaning The Burners

Burner Caps

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

Burner Heads

Wash the burner heads routinely, especially after bad spillovers, which could clog the openings. Lift burners off when cool. Use hot, soapy water. Rinse with clean water. For more stubborn stains, use a brush with plastic bristles. NOTE: Do not use steel wool or scouring powders to clean the burner parts as these may clog the parts.

Never wash burner heads in your dishwasher as dishwasher detergents will discolor your burners.

The ports in the burner heads must be kept clean at all times for an even, unhampered flame.

Clogged or dirty burner ports or electrodes will not allow the burner to operate properly.

For proper ignition, make sure the small hole in the notch that fits over the electrode is kept open. A sewing needle or wire twist-tie works well to unclog it.

After cleaning

Before putting the burner caps, heads (on some models) and oval head/cap assembly back, shake out excess water and allow them to dry thoroughly.

Replacing Burner Heads

Replace burner heads in the correct locations according to size.

Burner Caps

Replace burner caps on burner heads. Make sure each cap fits securely and sits flat on its corresponding burner head.

CAUTION Do not operate the cooktop without all burner parts and grates in place. Any spill on or around an electrode must be carefully cleaned. Take care to not hit an electrode with anything hard or it could be damaged

The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed when the burner head is removed. When one burner is turned to LITE, all the burners spark. Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on. An electric shock may result, which could cause you to knock over hot cookware

Burner Grates

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

When replacing the grates, be sure to locate them correctly on the cooktop. Grates are identified by the words LEFT and RIGHT on their bottom surfaces. Grate should fit securely into the cooktop.

Grates will gradually lose their shine due to their continual exposure to high temperatures.

Cleaning the Grates in the Self-Clean Oven (on some models)

If your cooktop grates do not have rubber bumpers on their bottom surface and your oven racks are coated with black porcelain, your grates may be cleaned in the oven using the self-clean cycle. If your grates have rubber bumpers, do not attempt to clean your grates in the oven. Doing so will destroy the rubber bumpers and may affect the function of your surface burners.

Place oven racks in the positions labeled “R”, “2” and “4” in the illustration. Place a single grate on each rack. Follow instructions for the self-clean mode in the Cleaning the Oven section of this manual.

NOTE: Use caution when removing the grates from the oven after the self-clean cycle has ended. The grates may still be hot.

After cleaning, you may notice a white residue on the grates. Wipe it off with a damp sponge. If white spots persist, wet the sponge with a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water.

Grate Support Bumpers

If any of the rubber grate support bumpers in the cooktop are missing or damaged, replacement parts can be obtained by calling 1.800.GE.CARES.

To insert the new bumpers, simply place the cone-shaped end of the bumper into the hole in the cooktop and push down while gently twisting the bumper.

Griddles (on some models)

Non-Stick Aluminum Griddle: Avoid scraping the griddle surface with metal utensils. Wash your griddle with dish detergent and hot water. If necessary, scrub with a non-abrasive plastic pad.

Cast-Iron Reversible or Chef’s Griddle: clean your cast-iron reversible or chef’s griddle with a stiff brush and hot water. Using soap is not recommended, and harsh detergents should never be used as they will remove the seasoning. Rinse with hot water and dry thoroughly. Apply a light coat of cooking oil to the griddle surface. Wipe off excess oil with a paper towel. Store in a cool, dry place.

Griddle Precautions:

If something has spilled under the griddle, it should be cleaned up as soon as possible to prevent the spill from getting baked onto the cooktop.

Do not allow grease to accumulate under the griddle as it can be a fire hazard. Clean under the griddle with hot soapy water as soon as it is cool.

Do not wash your griddle in the dishwasher.

Do not place your griddle in a microwave oven.

Cleaning The Door and Drawer

To clean the inside of the door

Do not allow excess water to run into any holes or slots in the door.

Wipe dishwashing detergent over any baked-on spatters on the glass. Use a single sided safety razor blade to clean it off. Then wipe over the glass with a soapy cloth to remove any residue and dry off.

The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a soap-filled plastic scouring pad.

The gasket is designed with a gap at the bottom to allow for proper air circulation.

Do not rub or clean the door gasket—it has an extremely low resistance to abrasion.

If you notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door, you should have it replaced.

Removable Storage Drawer (on some models)

The storage drawer is a good place to store cookware and bakeware. Do not store plastics and flammable material in the drawer.

The storage drawer may be removed for cleaning under the range. Clean the storage drawer with a damp cloth or sponge. Never use harsh abrasives or scouring pads.

To remove storage drawer:

1. Pull drawer straight out until it stops.
2. Tilt the front of the drawer up and free of the range.

To replace storage drawer:

1. Set the stops on the back of the drawer over the stops in the range.
2. Slide drawer evenly and straight back, so that the rails in the range are engaged.

The storage drawer may be removed for cleaning under the range.

Removable Drawer (Warming Drawer Models only)

NOTE: For models with an electric warming drawer, before performing any adjustments, cleaning or service, disconnect the range electrical power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker. Make sure the warming drawer heating element is cool.

Most cleaning can be done with the drawer in place. However, the drawer may be removed if further cleaning is needed. Use soap and warm water to thoroughly clean.

To remove the drawer:

1. Pull drawer straight out until it stops.
2. Press the left rail release up and press the right rail release down, while pulling the drawer forward and free.

To replace the drawer:

1. Place the left drawer rail around the inner left rail guide and slide it in slightly to hook it.
2. Place the right drawer rail around the inner right rail guide and slide it in slightly to hook it.
3. Slide the drawer all the way in.

Maintenance

Oven Light Replacement

NOTE: The glass cover should be removed only when cold. Wearing latex gloves may offer a better grip. Before replacing the bulb, disconnect electrical power to the oven at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Let the bulb cool completely before removing it. For your safety do not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth. If you do the bulb may break.

To remove: Trurn the glass cover counterclockwise ¼ 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 ¼ turn

NOTE:

• A 40-watt appliance bulb is smaller than a standard 40-watt household bulb.
• 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Top burners do not light or do not burn evenly. (The front right burner is designed to have slightly smaller flames between the 6 and 9 o'clock positions. This is normal.)	Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet.	Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly grounded outlet.
	Burner slits on the side of the burner may be clogged.	Remove the burners and clean them. Check the electrode area for burned-on food or grease. See the Care and cleaning of the range section.
	Improper burner assembly.	Make sure the burner parts are installed correctly. See the Care and cleaning of the range section.
Burner flames large or yellow	Improper air to gas ratio.	If range is connected to LP gas, contact the person who installed your range or made the conversion.
Surface burners light but oven does not	The oven gas shut-off valve may have accidentally been moved during cleaning or moving.	To check the oven gas shut-off valve, remove the drawer (see the Care and cleaning of the range section). For lower oven drawer models, remove the rear access panel by unscrewing the thumb screws in the upper left and right corners. Look for the gas shut-off lever at the back of the range.
Burners do not light	Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet.	Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly grounded outlet.
	Gas supply not connected or turned on.	See the Installation Instructions that came with your range.
	Bridge burner won't light	See How to Light Bridge Burner section.
	A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.	Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
	Burner parts not replaced correctly.	See the Care and Cleaning of the range section.
Lock Controls or Control Lockout feature is activated		If ‘CONTROL ” appears in the display, the range control is locked. Turn this feature off to use the range. See the Lock Control feature in the Oven Controls section.
“TURN BURNERS OFF” flashes in the display	A cooktop burner was on when the range was going into or out of self-clean modes.	Turn all burners off.