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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model
# ______________
Serial
# ______________
You can find them on a label
behind the open oven door
on the lower left corner of the
range frame.
Ranges
Self-Cleaning Electric
Safety Instructions . . . . 2–5
Operating Instructions
Clock and Timer . . . . . . .13
Control Lockout . . . . . . . .13
Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–20
Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . .20
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . .16, 17
Special Features . . . . .18, 19
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . 6, 7
Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Timed Baking and
Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Care and Cleaning
Broiler Pan and Grid . . . 23
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . 22
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Glass Cooktop . . . . . . 25, 26
Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Light Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Packaging Tape . . . . . . . . .21
Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Stainless Steel Surfaces . .21
Storage Drawer
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call
For Service . . . . . . . . . 27–30
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Consumer Support
Consumer
Support . . . . . . . Back Cover
Product
Registration . . . . . . . . 33, 34
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
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.
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.
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).
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
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-clean ovens gives off a 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.
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.
■ Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified
installer in accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
■ Have the installer show you the location of
the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy
reference.
■ 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.
■ Do not leave children alone—children
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 or
cooktop. They could damage the range
and even tip it over, causing severe
personal injury.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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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.
WARNING
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry
to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against
foodborne illness.
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■ 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 back of a range—
children climbing on the range to reach
items could be seriously injured.
■ 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 in place of pot holders.
■ 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 can be smothered
completely by closing the oven door and
turning the oven off or by using a multi-
purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
■ 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 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, areas facing the cooktop, oven
vent opening, surfaces near the opening,
crevices around the oven 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.
■ Teach children not to play with the
controls or any other part of the range.
■ Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens a safe distance
from your range.
■ Always keep wooden and plastic utensils
and canned food a safe distance from
your range.
■ Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your range.
WARNING!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not operate the oven or cooktop controls if the glass is broken. Food splatter or cleaning solution
may penetrate a broken control panel or cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a
qualified technician immediately should your glass control panel or cooktop become broken.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
Use proper pan size—select cookware having flat 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, glass ⁄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.
■ When preparing flaming foods under the
hood, turn the fan on.
■ Use care when touching the cooktop. The
glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat
after the controls have been turned off.
■ 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.
■ Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The
cooktop can be scratched with items such
as sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry,
and rivets on clothing.
■ 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 a broken cooktop
and create a risk of electrical shock.
Contact a qualified technician immediately
should your glass cooktop become broken.
■ Never use the glass cooktop surface as a
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.
■ Be careful when placing spoons or other
stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface
when it is in use. They may become hot
and could cause burns.
■ 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 a 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 are the exception to
this. Please see the
Cleaning the glass
cooktop
section.
■ When the cooktop is cool, use only the
CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner and the CERAMA BRYTE
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaning Pad to clean
the cooktop.
■ 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.
■ Read and follow all instructions and
warnings on the cleaning cream labels.
RADIANT SURFACE UNITS
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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.
■ When using cooking or roasting bags in
the oven, follow the manufacturer’s
directions.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ Do not use aluminum foil to line oven
bottoms, except as suggested in this
manual. Improper installation of
aluminum foil may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire.
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.
WARNING!
OVEN
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Do not use oven cleaners. 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.
■ 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.
■ Before self-cleaning the oven, remove
the racks, 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.
■ Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s
Manual.
SELF-CLEANING OVEN
Using the surface units.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
How to Set
Push the 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.
A
HOT SURFACE
indicator light, on the
cooktop, will glow when any radiant element
is turned on. It will remain on until the
surface is cooled to approximately 150°F.
Hot surface indicator light will:
■
come on when the unit is hot to the touch.
■
stay on even after the unit is turned off.
■
glow until the unit is cooled to approximately 150°F.
The
WARM
setting on the right
REAR
surface
unit keeps already heated food warm until
ready to serve. Do not use to heat cold food.
Be sure you turn the control
knob to OFF when you finish
cooking.
Dual Surface Unit Control Knob
The right front surface unit has 2 cooking sizes to
select from so you can match the size of the unit to
the size of the cookware you are using.
To use the small (6-inch) surface unit, turn
the control knob to the
SMALL
settings.
To use the large (9-inch) surface unit, turn
the control knob to the
LARGE
settings.
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Temperature Limiter
Every radiant surface unit has a
temperature limiter.
The temperature limiter protects the
glass cooktop from getting too hot.
The temperature limiter may cycle
the units off for a time if:
■
The pan boils dry.
■
The pan bottom is not flat.
■
The pan is off center.
■
There is no pan on the unit.
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The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.
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 by
the heating of new parts and insulating materials
and will disappear in a short time.
The surface unit will cycle on and off to
maintain your selected control setting.
It is safe to place hot cookware on the
glass surface even when the cooktop
is cool.
Even after 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 anything on the surface
unit until it has cooled completely.
Do not slide cookware across the
cooktop because it can scratch the
glass—the glass is scratch-resistant,
not scratch-proof.
■
Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable
using the cleaning cream or full strength white
vinegar.
■
Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent
film on the cooktop. The cleaning cream will
remove this discoloration.
■
Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop.
If they drop onto the cooktop, they can cause
damage.
■
Do not use the surface as a cutting board.
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Selecting types of cookware.
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
Stainless Steel:
recommended
Aluminum:
heavyweight 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, lightweight aluminum should not
be used.
Copper Bottom:
recommended
Copper may leave residues which 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 permanently stain the cooktop
if not removed immediately.
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 completely covered with
smooth porcelain enamel, since it may
scratch the glass ceramic cooktop.
Glass-Ceramic:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.
Stoneware:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.
Home Canning Tips:
Be sure the canner is centered over the
surface unit.
Make sure the canner is flat on the
bottom.
Use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources. These are available
from manufacturers such as Ball
®
and
Kerr
®
and the Department of Agriculture
Extension Service.
To prevent burns from steam or heat,
use caution when canning.
Check pans for flat bottoms by
using a straight edge.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged
or warped bottoms are not
recommended.
Use only flat-bottomed woks.
Wok Cooking
We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed
wok. They are available at your local retail store.
Do not use round-bottom woks. You
could be seriously burned if the wok
tipped over.
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Note: Flat-bottomed canners are
required for glass cooktops.
Pots that extend beyond 1″ of the
surface unit’s circle are not
recommended for most surface
cooking. However, when canning
with water-bath or pressure canner,
larger-diameter pots may be used.
This is because boiling water
temperatures (even under pressure)
are not harmful to the cooktop
surfaces surrounding the surface units.
HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE-
DIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER
LARGE-DIAMETER POTS FOR
FRYING OR BOILING FOODS
OTHER THAN WATER. Most syrup or
sauce mixtures—and all types of
frying—cook at temperatures much
higher than boiling water. Such
temperatures could eventually harm
the glass cooktop surfaces.
Be sure the canner fits over the
center of the surface unit. If your
cooktop or its location does not
allow the canner to be centered
on the surface unit, use smaller-
diameter pots for good canning
results.
Flat-bottomed canners must be
used. Do not use canners with
flanged or rippled bottoms (often
found in enamelware) because
they don’t make enough contact
with the surface units and take a
long time to boil water.
When canning, use recipes and
procedures from reputable
sources. Reliable recipes and
procedures are available from the
manufacturer of your canner;
manufacturers of glass jars for
canning, such as Ball
®
and Kerr
®
brand; and the United States
Department of Agriculture
Extension Service.
Remember that canning is a
process that generates large
amounts of steam. To avoid burns
from steam or heat, be careful
when canning.
NOTE: If your house has low voltage,
canning may take longer than expected,
even though directions have been
carefully followed. The process time will
be shortened by:
(1) using a pressure canner and
( 2) starting with HOT tap water for fastest
heating of large quantities of water.
CAUTION:
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Safe canning requires that harmful
microorganisms are destroyed and that
the jars are sealed completely. When
canning foods in a water-bath canner,
a gentle but steady boil must be
maintained for the required time. When
canning foods in a pressure canner, the
pressure must be maintained for the
required time.
■
After you have adjusted the controls,
it is very important to make sure the
prescribed boil or pressure levels are
maintained for the required time.
■
Since you must make sure to process
the canning jars for the prescribed
time, with no interruption in processing
time, do not can on any cooktop
surface unit if your canner is not flat.
Observe the Following Points in Canning
Wrong!
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Using the oven controls.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings
BAKE Pad
Press this pad to select the bake function.
Display
Shows the time of day, 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.
If “F– and a number or letter” flash in the display and the
oven control signals, this indicates a function error code.
If your oven was set for a timed oven operation and
a power outage occurred, the clock and all programmed
functions must be reset.
The time of day will flash in the display when there has
been a power outage.
COOKING TIME Pad
Press this pad and then press the number
pads to set the amount of time you want
your food to cook. The oven will shut off
when the cooking time has run out.
DELAY START Pad
Use along with
COOKING TIME
or
SELF
CLEAN LO/STD
pads to set the oven to start
and stop automatically at a time you set.
CLOCK Pad
Press this pad before setting the clock.
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF Pad
Press this pad to select the timer feature.
CLEAR/OFF Pad
Press this pad to cancel
ALL
oven
operations except the clock and timer.
Number Pads
Use to set any function requiring numbers
such as the time of day on the clock, the
timer, the oven temperature, the start time
and length of operation for timed baking
and self-cleaning.
START Pad
Must be pressed to start any cooking or
cleaning function.
SELF CLEAN LO/STD Pad
Press this pad to select the self-cleaning
function. See the
Using the self-cleaning
oven
section.
OVEN LIGHT Pad
Press this pad to turn the oven light on
or off.
BROIL HI/LO Pad
Press this pad to select the broil function.
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To avoid possible burns, place the racks in the desired position before you turn the oven on.
Before you begin…
The racks have stops, so that when placed
correctly on the supports (A through G),
they will stop before coming completely
out, and will not tilt.
When placing and removing cookware,
pull the rack out until it stops.
To remove a rack,
pull it toward you, 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.
CAUTION: When you are using the
rack in the lowest position (A), you will need to
use caution when pulling the rack out. We
recommend that you pull the rack out several
inches and then, using two pot holders, pull the
rack out by holding the sides of it. The rack is low
and you could be burned if you place your hand in
the middle of the rack and pull all the way out. Be
very careful not to burn your hand on the door
when using the rack in the lowest position (A).
The oven has 7 rack positions.
How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting
Press the
BAKE
pad.
Press the number pads to set the
desired temperature.
Press the
START
pad.
Check food for doneness at
minimum time on recipe. Cook
longer if necessary.
Press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad when
cooking is complete.
NOTE:
A cooling fan may automatically turn on
and off to cool internal parts. This is normal, and
the fan may continue to run even after the oven
in turned off.
If baking four cake layers at the same time,
place two layers on rack B and two layers
on rack D. Stagger pans on the rack so
one is not directly above the other.
Type of Food Rack Position
Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) C or D
Angel food cake A
Bundt or pound cakes B or C
Biscuits, muffins, brownies, C or D
cookies, cupcakes,
layer cakes, pies
Casseroles C or D
Turkey A
Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it.
Preheating is necessary for good results
when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and
breads.
To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature.
The control will beep when the oven is preheated
and the display will show your set temperature.
This will take approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
Baking results will be better if baking
pans are centered in the oven as much
as possible. If baking with more than one
pan, place the pans so each has at least
1 to 1
1
⁄2″ of air space around it.
Center baking pans in the oven.
Aluminum Foil
Do not use aluminum foil on the bottom of the oven.
Never entirely cover a rack with aluminum
foil. This will disturb the heat circulation and
result in poor baking.
A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch
a spillover by placing it on a lower rack several
inches below the food.
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How to Set the Oven for Broiling
Leave the door open to the broil stop position.
The door stays open by itself, yet the proper
temperature is maintained in the oven.
NOTE:
Food can be broiled with the door
closed, but it may not brown as well because
the oven heating element will cycle on and off.
Place the meat or fish on a broiler
grid in the broiler pan designed for
broiling.
Follow suggested rack positions in
the
Broiling Guide.
Press the
BROIL HI/LO
pad once
for
HI Broil.
To change to
LO Broil,
press the
BROIL HI/LO
pad again.
Use
LO Broil
to cook foods such as
poultry or thick cuts of meat thoroughly
without over-browning them.
Press the
START
pad.
When broiling is finished, press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad.
The size, weight, thickness,
starting temperature,
and your preference
of doneness will affect
broiling times. This guide
is based on meats at
refrigerator temperature.
† The U.S. Department of
Agriculture says “Rare beef is
popular, but you should know that
cooking it to only 140°F means
some food poisoning organisms
may survive.” (Source: Safe Food
Book. Y
our Kitchen Guide. USDA
Rev. June 1985.)
If your range is connected to
208 volts, rare steaks may be
broiled by preheating the broiler
and positioning the oven rack
one position higher.
The oven has 7 rack positions.
Broiling Guide
Quantity and/ Rack First Side Second Side
Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments
Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) E 9 6 Space evenly. Up to 8
Well Done 1/2 to 3/4″ thick E 11 10 patties take about the
same time.
Beef Steaks
Rare† 1″ thick F 7 5 Steaks less than 1″
Medium 1 to 1
1
⁄2 lbs. E 9 6–7 thick cook through
Well Done E 11 8–9 before browning. Pan
frying is recommended.
Slash fat.
Rare† 1
1
⁄2″ thick D 14 11
Medium 2 to 2
1
⁄2 lbs. D 18 14–16
Well Done D 22 20
Chicken 1 whole cut up C 25 10 Broil skin-side-down
2 to 2
1
⁄2 lbs., first.
split lengthwise
2 Breasts C 25 10–15
Lobster Tails 2–4 C 18–20 Do not Cut through back of
10 to 12 oz. each turn shell. Spread open.
over. Brush with melted
butter before broiling
and after half of
broiling time.
Fish Fillets 1/4 to 1/2″ thick E 6 5 Handle and turn very
carefully. Brush with
lemon butter before
and during cooking,
if desired.
Ham Slices 1/2″ thick D 6 6 Increase time 5 to 10
(precooked) minutes per side for
1
1
⁄2″ thick or home-
cured ham.
Pork Chops 2 (1/2″ thick) E 10 10 Slash fat.
Well Done 2 (1″ thick) about 1 lb. D 15 15
Lamb Chops
Medium 2 (1″ thick) about 10 E 8 7–8 Slash fat.
Well Done to 12 oz. E 10 9–10
Medium 2 (1
1
⁄2″ thick) about 1 lb. E 14 12
Well Done E 17 12–14
Salmon Steaks 2 (1″ thick) D 10 7–8 Grease pan. Brush
4 (1″ thick) about 1 lb. D 12 10 steaks with melted
butter.
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Using the clock, timer and control lockout. ge.com
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.
Press the
CLOCK
pad.
Press the number pads.
Press the
START
pad.
Make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day.
To Set the Timer
Press the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad.
Press the number pads until the
amount of time you want shows in
the display. For example, to set 2
hours and 45 minutes, press
2, 4
and
5
in that order.
If you make a mistake press the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad and
begin again.
Press the
START
pad.
After pressing the START pad, SET disappears;
this tells you the time is counting down, although
the display does not change until one minute has
passed. Seconds will not be shown in the display
until the last minute is counting down.
When the timer reaches
:00
, the
control will beep 3 times followed
by one beep every 6 seconds until
the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad
is pressed.
The 6-second tone can be canceled by following
the steps in the Special features of your oven
control section under Tones at the End of a
Timed Cycle.
The timer is a minute timer only.
The timer does not control oven
operations. The maximum setting on
the timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes.
To Reset the Timer
If the display is still showing the time
remaining, you may change it by pressing
the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad, then
press the number 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
pressing the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad
and then pressing the number pads to
enter the new time you want.
To Cancel the Timer
Press the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad
twice.
Your control will allow you to lock out the press
pads so they cannot be activated when pressed.
To lock/unlock the controls:
Press the
9
and
0
pads at the same
time for 3 seconds, until the display
shows
LOC ON
.
To unlock the control, press the
9
and
0
pads at the same time for
3 seconds, until the display shows
LOC OFF
.
When this feature is on and the press
pads are pressed, the control will beep
and the display will show
LOC ON
.
■
The control lockout mode affects all press
pads. No press pads will work when this
feature is activated.
■
The adjustment will be retained in memory
after a power failure.
Control Lockout
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Using the timed baking and roasting features.
(on some models)
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.
How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a
selected length of time. At the end of the cooking
time the oven will turn off automatically.
Press the
BAKE
pad.
Using the number pads, enter the
desired temperature.
Press the
COOKING TIME
pad.
NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you may
need to add additional time to the length of the
cooking time.
Using the number pads, enter the
desired baking time. The oven
temperature and the cooking time
that you entered will be displayed.
Press the
START
pad.
The display will show the changing
temperature (starting at 100ºF) and the
cooking time. The display starts changing
once the temperature reaches 100ºF.
The oven will continue to cook for the
programmed amount of time, then shut
off automatically, unless the Cook and
Hold feature was set. See the
Special
features of your oven control
section.
Press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad to clear the
display.
How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop
You can set the oven control to delay-start the
oven, cook for a specific length of time and then
turn off automatically.
Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.
Press the
BAKE
pad.
Using the number pads, enter the
desired temperature.
Press the
COOKING TIME
pad.
NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you may
need to add additional time to the length of the
cooking time.
Using the number pads, enter the
desired baking time.
Press the
DELAY START
pad.
Using the number pads, enter the
time of day you want the oven to
turn on and start cooking.
Press the
START
pad.
NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are
using timed baking and do not press the START
pad after entering the baking temperature.
If you would like to check the times you
have set, press the
DELAY START
pad to
check the start time you have set or press
the
COOKING TIME
pad to check the
length of cooking time you have set.
When the oven turns on at the time of
day you have set, the display will show the
changing temperature (starting at 100ºF)
and the cooking itme. The display starts
changing once the temperature reaches
100ºF.
The oven will continue to cook for the
programmed amount of time, then shut
off automatically, unless the Cook and
Hold feature was set. See the
Special
features of your oven control
section.
Press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad to clear the
display.
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Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! ge.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 you 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 your oven.
These thermometers may vary 20–40 degrees.
NOTE: This adjustment will only affect baking and roasting temperatures; it will not affect the broiling or the self-
cleaning temperatures. The adjustment will be retained in memory after a power failure.
To Adjust the Thermostat
Press the
BAKE
and
BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows
SF.
Press the
BAKE
pad. A two-digit
number shows in the display.
Press
BAKE
again to alternate
between increasing and decreasing
the oven temperature.
The oven temperature can be
adjusted up to (+) 35ºF hotter or (-)
35ºF cooler. Press the number pads
the same way you read them. For
example, to change the oven
temperature 15ºF, press
1
and
5
.
When you have made the
adjustment, press the
START
pad
to go back to the time of day display.
Use your oven as you would
normally.
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The type of margarine will affect baking performance!
Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as butter or margarine (80% fat). If 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 less fat and more water. The high moisture content of these spreads affects the texture and flavor
of baked goods. For best results with your old favorite recipes, use margarine, butter or stick spreads containing at least
70% vegetable oil.
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Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
Using the self-cleaning oven.
Before a Clean Cycle
We recommend venting your kitchen
with an open window or using a
ventilation fan or hood during the first
self-clean cycle.
Remove the racks, 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.
Soil on the front frame of the range and
outside the gasket on the door will need
to be cleaned by hand. Clean these areas
with hot water, soap-filled steel wool pads
or cleansers such as Soft Scrub
®
. Rinse
well 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 spillovers on the oven
bottom.
Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in
place and the oven light is off.
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.
Wipe up heavy soil on the oven
bottom.
How to Set the Oven for Cleaning
Press the
SELF CLEAN LO/STD
pad
once for a 4-hour clean time or
twice for a 3-hour clean time.
A 3-hour self-clean time is
recommended for use when
cleaning small, contained spills. A
self-clean time of 4 hours or longer
is recommended for a dirtier oven.
If a time other than 4 hours or
3 hours is needed, use the number
pads and enter the desired clean
time.
You can change the clean time to any
time between 3 hours and 5 hours,
depending on how dirty your oven is.
Press the
START
pad.
The door locks automatically. The display
will show the clean time remaining. It will
not be possible to open the oven door
until the temperature drops below the
lock temperature and the
LOCKED
light
goes off.
When the
LOCKED
light goes off, you will
be able to open the door.
■ The word
LOCKED
will flash and the
oven control will signal if you set the
clean cycle and forget to close the oven
door.
■ To stop a clean cycle, press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad. When the
LOCKED
light goes off indicating the oven has
cooled below the locking temperature,
you will be able to open the door.
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The oven door must be closed and all controls must be set correctly for the cycle to work properly.
How to Delay the Start of Cleaning
Press the
SELF CLEAN LO/STD
pad
once for a 4-hour clean time or
twice for a 3-hour clean time.
A 3-hour self-clean time is
recommended for use when
cleaning small, contained spills. A
self-clean time of 4 hours or longer
is recommended for a dirtier oven.
If a time other than 4 hours or
3 hours is needed, use the number
pads and enter the desired clean
time.
You can change the clean time to any
time between 3 hours and 5 hours,
depending on how dirty your oven is.
Press the
DELAY START
pad.
Using the number pads, enter the
time of day you want the clean cycle
to start.
Press the
START
pad.
The door locks automatically. The display
will show the start time. It will not be
possible to open the oven door until
the temperature drops below the lock
temperature and the
LOCKED
light
goes off.
When the
LOCKED
light goes off, you will
be able open the door.
After a Clean Cycle
You may 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 steel wool pad and rinse thoroughly
with a vinegar and water mixture.
These deposits are usually a salt residue
that cannot be removed by the clean
cycle.
If the oven is not clean after one clean
cycle, repeat the cycle.
■ You cannot set the oven for cooking
until the oven is cool enough for the
door to unlock.
■ While the oven is self-cleaning, you
can press the
CLOCK
pad to display
the time of day. To return to the
clean countdown, press the
SELF
CLEAN LO/STD
pad.
■ If the racks become hard to slide, apply
a small amount of cooking oil to a
paper towel and wipe the edges of the
oven racks with the paper towel.
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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 only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain in the
control’s memory until the steps are repeated.
When the display shows your choice, press the START pad. The special features will remain in memory after a
power failure.
12-Hour Shutdown
With this feature, should you forget and leave the
oven on, the control will automatically 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.
Press the
BAKE
and
BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows
SF.
Press the
DELAY START
pad until
no
shdn
(no shut-off) appears in the
display.
Press the
START
pad to activate the
no shut-off and leave the control set
in this special features mode.
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Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Selection
Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit
temperature selections but you may change this
to use the Celsius selections.
Press the
BAKE
and
BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows
SF.
Press the
COOKING TIME
and
BROIL
HI/LO
pads at the same time. The
display will show
F
(Fahrenheit).
Press the
COOKING TIME
and
BROIL
HI/LO
pads again at the same time.
The display will show
C
(Celsius).
Press the
START
pad.
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Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle
At the end of a timed cycle, 3 short beeps will
sound followed by one beep every 6 seconds until
the CLEAR/OFF pad is pressed. This continual
6-second beep may be canceled.
To cancel the 6-second beep:
Press the
BAKE
and
BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows
SF.
Press the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad. The display shows
CON BEEP
(continuous beep). Press the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad again.
The display shows
BEEP.
(This
cancels the one beep every 6
seconds.)
Press the
START
pad.
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12-Hour, 24-Hour or Clock Blackout
Your control is set to use a 12-hour clock.
If you would prefer to have a 24-hour
military time clock or black out the clock
display, follow the steps below.
Press the
BAKE
and
BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows
SF.
Press the
CLOCK
pad once. The
display will show
12 hr.
If this is
the choice you want, press the
START
pad.
Press the
CLOCK
pad again to change to
the 24 hour military time clock. The
display will show
24 hr.
If this is the choice
you want, press the
START
pad.
Press the
CLOCK
pad again to black out
the clock display. The display will show
OFF.
If this is the choice you want, press
the
START
pad.
NOTE: If the clock is in the black-out mode you
will not be able to use the Delay Start function.
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Cook and Hold
Your control has a cook and hold feature that
keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after
Timed Baking or Roasting is finished
NOTE: This feature can only be programmed to
work with Timed Baking or Roasting. (See the
Using the timed baking or roasting features
section.) After Timed Baking or Roasting has
automatically stoped, the programmed cook and
hold will automatically start.
To activate this feature for use after
Timed Baking or Roasting, follow the
steps below.
Press the
BAKE
and
BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows
SF.
Press the
COOKING TIME
pad.
The display will show
Hld OFF.
Press the
COOKING TIME
pad again
to activate the feature. The display
will show
Hld ON.
Press the
START
pad to activate
the cook and hold feature and
leave the control set in this special
features mode.
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Using the Sabbath Feature.
(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays.)
(on some models)
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.
How to Set for Regular Baking/Roasting
Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day.
Press and hold
both
the
BAKE
and
BROIL
HI/LO
pads,
at the same time
, until the
display shows
SF.
NOTE:
If bake or broil appears in the
display, the
BAKE
and
BROIL HI/LO
pads
were not pressed at the same time. Press
the
CLEAR/OFF
pad and begin again.
Tap the
DELAY START
pad until
SAb
bAtH
appears in the display.
Press the
START
pad and ⊃ will appear
in the display.
Press the
BAKE
pad. No signal will be
given.
Using the number pads, enter the desired
temperature between 170°F and 550°F.
No signal or temperature will be given.
Press the
START
pad.
After a random delay period of
approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute,
⊃ will appear in the display
indicating that the oven is
baking/roasting.
If ⊃ doesn’t appear in the display, start
again at Step 4.
To adjust the oven temperature, press the
BAKE
pad, enter the new temperature using
the number pads and press the
START
pad.
NOTE:
The
CLEAR/OFF
and
COOKING TIME
pads
are active during the Sabbath feature.
⊃
⊃
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How to Set for Timed Baking/Roasting – Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day.
Press and hold
both
the
BAKE
and
BROIL
HI/LO
pads,
at the same time
, until the
display shows
SF.
NOTE:
If bake or broil appears in the
display, the
BAKE
and
BROIL HI/LO
pads
were not pressed at the same time. Press
the
CLEAR/OFF
pad and begin again.
Tap the
DELAY START
pad until
SAb bAtH
appears in the display.
Press the
START
pad and ⊃ will appear in
the display.
Press the
COOKING TIME
pad.
Press the number pads to set the desired
length of cooking time between
1 minute and 9 hours and 99 minutes.
The cooking time that you entered will
be displayed.
Press the
START
pad.
Press the
BAKE
pad. No signal will be
given.
Using the number pads, enter the
desired temperature. No signal or
temperature will be given.
Press the
START
pad.
After a random delay period of
approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute,
⊃ will appear in the display indicating
that the oven is
baking/roasting.
If ⊃
doesn’t appear in the display, start
again at Step 7.
To adjust the oven temperature, press the
BAKE
pad, enter the new temperature using
the number pads and press the
START
pad.
When cooking is finished, the display will
change from ⊃ to ⊃ and
0:00
will appear,
indicating that the oven has turned
OFF
but is still set in Sabbath. Remove
the cooked food.
⊃
⊃
⊃
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How to Exit the Sabbath Feature
Press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad.
If the oven is cooking, wait for a random
delay period of approximately 30
seconds to 1 minute, until only ⊃
is in the display.
Press and hold
both
the
BAKE
and
BROIL
HI/LO
pads,
at the same time
, until the
display shows
SF.
Tap the
DELAY START
pad until
12 shdn
or
no shdn
appears in the display.
12 shdn
indicates that the oven will
automatically turn off after 12 hours.
no shdn
indicates that the oven will not automatically
turn off.
Press the
START
pad.
NOTE:
If a power outage occurred while
the oven was in Sabbath, the oven will
automatically turn off and stay off even
when the power returns. The oven
control must be reset.
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When the display shows
⊃
the oven
is set in Sabbath. When the display
shows
⊃
the oven is
baking/roasting.
⊃
When the display shows
⊃
the oven
is set in Sabbath. When the display
shows
⊃
the oven is
baking/roasting.
⊃
Care and cleaning of the range. ge.com
Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape
Carefully grasp a corner of the protective
shipping film with your fingers and slowly
peel it from the appliance surface. Do
not use any sharp items to remove the
film. Remove all of the film before using
the appliance for the first time.
To assure no damage is done to the
finish of the product, the safest way to
remove the adhesive from packaging
tape on new appliances is an application
of a household liquid dishwashing
detergent. Apply with a soft cloth and
allow to soak.
NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from all
parts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.
If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip
device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this
precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.
Control Knobs
The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
Make sure the knobs are in the
OFF
positions and pull them straight off the
stems for cleaning.
The knobs can be cleaned in a
dishwasher or they may also be washed
with soap and water. Make sure the insides
of the knobs are dry before replacing.
Replace the knobs in the
OFF
position
to ensure proper placement.
Oven Vent
The oven vent is located above the left side of
the door.
This area could become hot during
oven use.
It is normal for steam to come out of
the vent.
The vent is important for proper air circulation.
Never block this vent.
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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 stainless
steel appliance cleaner or polish, or to
find the location of a dealer nearest you,
please call our toll-free number:
National Parts Center 1.800.626.2002
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Control Panel
■ 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.
Painted Surfaces
Painted surfaces include the door, top of
the 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.
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Care and cleaning of the range.
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.
To clean the inside of the door:
■ Because the area inside the gasket is
cleaned during the self-clean cycle, you
do not need to clean this by hand.
■ The area outside the gasket and
the door liner can be cleaned with a
soap-filled or plastic scouring pad,
hot water and detergent. Rinse well
with a vinegar and water solution.
To clean the outside of the door:
■ Use soap and water to thoroughly
clean the top, sides and front of the
oven door. Rinse well. You may also
use a glass cleaner to clean the glass
on the outside of the door. Do not let
water drip into the vent openings.
■ If any stain on the door vent trim is
persistent, use a soft abrasive cleaner
and a sponge-scrubber for best results.
■ Spillage of marinades, fruit juices,
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.
Cleaning the Oven Door
The door is very heavy. Be careful when
removing and lifting the door.
To remove the door:
Fully open the door.
Pull the hinge locks down toward
the door frame, to the unlocked
position. A tool, such as a small
flat-blade screwdriver, may be
required.
Firmly grasp both sides of the door
at the top.
Do not lift the door by the
handle.
Close door to the door removal
position, which is halfway between
the broil stop position and fully
closed.
Lift door up and out until the hinge
arm is clear of the slot.
To replace the door:
Firmly grasp both sides of the door
at the top.
Do not lift the door by the
handle.
With the
door at the
same angle as
the removal
position, seat the
notch stop of
the hinge arm
into the bottom
edge of the hinge slot. The notch in
the hinge arm must be fully seated
into the bottom of the slot.
Fully open the door until it is
parallel to the floor. If the door will
not fully open, the notch stop is not
seated correctly in the bottom edge
of the slot. Repeat step 2 if
necessary.
Push the hinge locks up against the
front frame of the oven cavity to the
locked position.
Close the oven door.
Lift-Off Oven Door
Hinge lock
Removal position
Notch stop
Bottom
edge
of slot
Hinge lock
Slot
Push hinge locks up to lock.
Pull hinge locks down to unlock.
Hinge arm
Hinge
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Oven Racks
All racks may be cleaned by hand with
an abrasive cleanser or steel wool. After
cleaning, rinse the racks with clean
water and dry with a clean cloth. Gray
porcelain-coated oven racks may remain
in the oven during the self-cleaning cycle
without being damaged. The shiny, silver-
colored oven racks may remain in the
oven during the self-cleaning cycle, but
they will lose their luster and become
hard to slide.
It will be necessary to grease all oven
rackside 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.
Storage Drawer Removal
(on some models)
To remove the drawer:
Pull the drawer out until it stops.
Lift the front of the drawer until the
stops clear the guides.
Remove the drawer.
To replace the drawer:
Place the drawer rails on the guides.
Push the drawer back until it stops.
Lift the front of the drawer and
push back until the stops clear the
guides.
Lower the front of the drawer and
push back until it closes.
Stop guide
Rail
Oven Light Replacement
CAUTION:
Before replacing your
oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical
power to the range at the main fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
Be sure to let the light cover and bulb
cool completely.
To remove the cover:
Twist lens counterclockwise about a
quarter turn to remove.
Do not remove any screws to remove the cover.
Replace bulb with a 40-watt
appliance bulb or two-prong
halogen bulb, as appropriate.
To replace the cover:
Line up tabs of lens in front of tabs
on housing and rotate clockwise to
engage.
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. Clean with warm
soapy water.
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Cleaning the glass cooktop. ge.com
Allow the cooktop to cool.
Use a single-edge razor blade
scraper at approximately a 45°
angle against the glass surface
and scrape the soil. It will be
necessary to apply pressure to
the razor scraper in order to
remove the residue.
After scraping with the razor
scraper, spread a few drops of
CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner on the entire
burned residue area. Use the
CERAMA BRYTE
®
Cleaning Pad to
remove any remaining residue.
For additional protection,
after all residue has been
removed, polish the entire
surface with CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
and a paper towel.
Burned-On Residue
WARNING: DAMAGE to your glass surface
may occur if you use scrub pads other than the
pad included with your cooktop.
Allow the cooktop to cool.
Spread a few drops of CERAMA
BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
on the entire burned residue area.
Using the included CERAMA
BRYTE
®
Cleaning Pad for Ceramic
Cooktops, rub the residue area,
applying pressure as needed.
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 CERAMA
BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
and a paper towel.
The CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic
Cooktop Scraper and all
recommended supplies are
available through our Parts Center.
See instructions under “To Order
Parts” section on next page.
NOTE: Do not use a dull or
nicked blade.
Heavy, Burned-On Residue
Use a CERAMA BRYTE
®
Cleaning
Pad for Ceramic Cooktops or a
Scotch-Brite
®
Multi-Purpose No
Scratch blue scrub pad.
Normal Daily Use Cleaning
ONLY use CERAMA BRYTE
®
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:
Before using the cooktop for the
first time, clean it with CERAMA
BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner.
This helps protect the top and
makes cleanup easier.
Daily use of CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner will help
keep the cooktop looking new.
Shake the cleaning cream well.
Apply a few drops of CERAMA
BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
directly to the cooktop.
Use a paper towel or CERAMA
BRYTE
®
Cleaning Pad for 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.
Clean your cooktop after
each spill. Use CERAMA
BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner.
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Begin by locking the cooktop; see the
Control Lockout
section.
Control Lockout
(on some models)
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Cleaning the glass cooktop.
To order CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner and the cooktop
scraper, please call our toll-free number:
National Parts Center 800.626.2002
CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . .# WX10X300
CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic
Cooktop Scraper . . . . . . . . . . . .# WX10X0302
Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .# WB64X5027
(Kit includes cream and cooktop scraper)
CERAMA BRYTE
®
Cleaning Pads for
Ceramic Cooktops . . . . . . . . . . . .# WX10X350
Turn off all surface units. Remove
hot pans.
Wearing an oven mitt:
a. Use a single-edge razor blade
scraper (CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic Cooktop Scraper) to
move the spill to a cool area on
the cooktop.
b. Remove the spill with
paper towels.
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
completely removed.
NOTE: If pitting or indentation in the glass
surface has already occurred, the cooktop glass
will have to be replaced. In this case, service will
be necessary.
Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic
Our testing shows that if you
are cooking high sugar mixtures
such as jelly or fudge and have
a spillover, it can cause
permanent damage to the glass
surface unless the spillover is
immediately removed.
Be careful not to slide pots and
pans across your cooktop. It will
leave metal markings on the
cooktop surface.
These marks are removable using
the CERAMA BRYTE
®
Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner with the CERAMA
BRYTE
®
Cleaning Pad for Ceramic
Cooktops.
If pots with a thin overlay of
aluminum or copper are allowed
to boil dry, the overlay may leave
black discoloration on the cooktop.
This should be removed
immediately before heating
again or the discoloration may
be permanent.
WARNING: Carefully check the bottom of pans
for roughness that would scratch the cooktop.
Metal Marks and Scratches
To Order Parts
Glass surface—potential for permanent damage.
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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.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Surface units will not
Improper cookware • Use pans which are flat and match the diameter
maintain a rolling boil
being used. of the surface unit selected.
or cooking is not
fast enough
Surface units do
A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
not work properly
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Cooktop controls • Check to see the correct control is set for the surface
improperly set. unit you are using.
Scratches (may appear
Incorrect cleaning • Scratches are not removable. Tiny scratches will become
as cracks) on cooktop
methods being used. less visible in time as a result of cleaning.
glass surface
Cookware with rough bottoms • To avoid scratches, use the recommended cleaning
being used or coarse particles procedures. Make sure bottoms of cookware are clean
(salt or sand) were between before use, and use cookware with smooth bottoms.
the cookware and the surface
of the cooktop.
Cookware has been slid
across the cooktop surface.
Areas of discoloration
Food spillovers not cleaned • See the
Cleaning the glass cooktop
section.
on the cooktop
before next use.
Hot surface on a model • This is normal. The surface may appear discolored
with a white glass cooktop. when it is hot. This is temporary and will disappear
as the glass cools.
Plastic melted to
Hot cooktop came into • See the
Glass surface—potential for permanent damage
the surface
contact with plastic placed section in the
Cleaning the glass 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 cycling
Improper cookware • Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling.
off and on of
being used.
surface units
Control signals after
You forgot to enter a • Press the
BAKE
pad and desired temperature or
entering cooking time
bake temperature or the
SELF CLEAN LO/STD
pad and desired clean time.
or delay start
cleaning time.
Food does not bake
Oven controls improperly set. • See the
Using the oven
section.
or roast properly
Rack position is incorrect • See the
Using the oven
section.
or the rack is not level.
Incorrect cookware or • See the
Using the oven
section.
cookware of improper
size being used.
Oven thermostat needs • See the
Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
adjustment. section.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Clock and timer do
Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
not work
inserted in the electrical outlet. grounded outlet.
A fuse in your home may • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the
Using the clock and timer
section.
Oven light does
Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
not work
Switch operating light • Call for service.
is broken.
Food does not
Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure you press the
BROIL HI/LO
pad.
broil properly
Improper rack position • See the
Broiling Guide.
being used.
Cookware not suited • For best results, use a pan designed for broiling.
for broiling.
In some areas the power • Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
(voltage) may be low.
• Broil for the longest period of time recommended in
the
Broiling Guide.
Oven temperature too
Oven thermostat • See the
Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
hot or too cold
needs adjustment. section.
Oven will not work
A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
Storage drawer
Rear drawer support is • Reposition the drawer. See the
Storage Drawer
is crooked
on top of the guide rail.
Removal
instructions in the
Care and cleaning of
your range
section.
Storage drawer
Power cord may be • Reposition the drawer and power cord. See the
won’t close
obstructing drawer
Storage Drawer Removal
instructions in the
Care and
in the lower back
cleaning of your range
section.
of the range.
Rear drawer support is • Reposition the drawer. See the
Storage Drawer
on top of the guide rail.
Removal
instructions in the
Care and cleaning of
your range
section.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Oven will not self-clean
The oven temperature is • Allow the oven to cool and reset the controls.
too high to set a self-clean
operation.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the
Using the self-cleaning oven
section.
“Crackling” or
This is the sound of the • This is normal.
“popping” sound
metal heating and cooling
during both the cooking and
cleaning functions.
Excessive smoking
Excessive soil. • Press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad. Open the windows to
during a clean cycle
rid the room of smoke. Wait until the
LOCKED
light
goes off. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the
clean cycle.
Oven door will not
Oven too hot. • Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.
open after a
clean cycle
Oven not clean after
Oven controls not properly set. • See the
Using the self-cleaning oven
section.
a 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.
“LOCKED” flashes
The self-clean cycle has been • Close the oven door.
in the display
selected but the door is not
closed.
“LOCKED” light is on
The oven door is locked • Press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad. Allow the oven to cool.
when you want to cook
because the temperature
inside the oven has not
dropped below the
locking temperature.
“F— and a number
You have a function • Press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad. Put the oven back into
or letter” flash
error code. operation.
in the display
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.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Display goes blank
A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
The clock is in the • See the
Special features of your oven control
section.
black-out mode.
Display flashes
Power failure. • Reset the clock.
Unable to get the
Oven control pads were • The
BAKE
and
BROIL HI/LO
pads must be pressed
display to show “SF”
not pressed properly. at the same time and held for 3 seconds.
Power outage,
Power outage or surge. • Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset
clock flashes
it by pressing the
CLEAR/OFF
pad, setting the clock
and resetting any cooking function.
“Burning” or “oily”
This is normal in a new • To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a
odor emitting from
oven and will disappear minimum of 3 hours. See the
Using the self-cleaning
the vent
in time.
oven
section.
Strong odor
An odor from the insulation • This is temporary.
around the inside of the
oven is normal for the first
few times the oven is used.
Fan noise
A cooling fan may • This is normal. The cooling fan will turn off and
automatically turn on to cool internal parts. It may run after the oven
on and off. is turned OFF.
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