Use and Care Guide
Built-In Gas Oven
GE Appliances
164D2966P217-1
Model: JGRS14
Safety Instructions ................... 2–4
Operating Instructions
Aluminum Foil................... 4, 14, 18–20, 24
Baking .................................................... 12–14
Broiling ................................................... 20, 21
Fan........................................................... 11, 12
Features ........................................................... 5
Oven Control, Clock and Timer........... 6–10
Roasting ................................................. 18, 19
Shelves .................................... 11, 13, 18, 22
Special Features of Your Control ........8–10
Timed Baking........................................ 15, 16
Care and Cleaning ................ 22–24
Broiler Drawer.............................................. 23
Broiler Pan and Grid.................................... 23
Lift-Off Oven Door....................................... 23
Oven Light..................................................... 22
Removable Oven Bottom.......................... 24
Shelves .......................................................... 22
Problem Solver ...................... 25, 26
Thermostat Adjustment–
Do It Yourself............................................ 17
More questions ?…call
GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000
Minor Adjustments
Broil and Oven Burner................................ 24
Consumer Services.................. 27
Important Phone Numbers....................... 27
Model and Serial Numbers ......................... 2
Removal of Packaging Tape ....................... 2
Warranty ....................................... Back Cover
HELP US HELP YOU…
Read this guide carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your
new oven properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need more help, call:
GE Answer Center
®
800.626.2000
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
How to Remove Packaging Tape
To assure no damage is done to the finish of the
product, the safest way to remove adhesive left from
packaging tape on new appliances is an application of
a household liquid dishwashing detergent, mineral oil
or cooking oil. Apply with a soft cloth and allow to
soak. Wipe dry and then apply an appliance polish to
thoroughly clean and protect the surface.
NOTE: The plastic tape must be removed from the
chrome trim on oven parts. It cannot be removed if it
is baked on.
Write down the model and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label on the front of the oven
behind the door.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card that came with your
oven. Before sending in this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your oven.
If you received a damaged oven…
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold
you the oven.
Save time and money.
Before you request service…
Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide.
It lists causes of minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
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— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
WARNING: If the information in this guide is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or death.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page
in the back of this guide.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with
the service you receive, here are three steps to follow
for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details—including your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Program
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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.
• Gas appliances can cause minor exposure
to four of these substances, namely benzene,
carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused
primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural
gas or LP fuels. Properly adjusted burners,
indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame,
will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure
to these substances can be minimized further by
venting with an open window or using a
ventilation fan or hood.
When You Get Your Oven
• Have the installer show you the location of
the oven gas cut-off valve and how to shut it
off if necessary.
• Have your oven installed and properly
grounded by a qualified installer, in accordance
with the Installation Instructions. Any adjustment
and service should be performed only by qualified
gas oven installers or service technicians.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
your oven unless it is specifically recommended
in this guide. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified technician.
• Be sure all packaging materials are removed
from the oven before operating it, to prevent
fire or smoke damage should the packaging
material ignite.
• Be sure the oven is securely installed in a
cabinet that is firmly attached to the house
structure. Never allow anyone to climb, sit, stand
or hang on the oven door.
• Be sure your oven is correctly adjusted by a
qualified service technician or installer for the
type of gas (Natural or LP) that is to be used.
Your oven can be converted for use on either type
of gas. See the Installation Instructions.
WARNING: These adjustments must be made
by a qualified service technician in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions and all codes
and requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction. Failure to follow these instructions
could result in serious injury or property damage.
The qualified agency performing this work
assumes responsibility for the conversion.
Using Your Oven
• Do not leave children alone or unattended
where an oven is hot or in operation. They
could be seriously burned.
• Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang
on the door or the broiler drawer. They could
damage the oven.
• CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN
CABINETS ABOVE AN OVEN—CHILDREN
CLIMBING ON THE OVEN TO REACH
ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
• Teach children not to play with the controls
or any other part of the oven.
• Never leave the oven door open when you are
not watching the oven.
•
Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains
or drapes a safe distance from your oven.
• Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance. Be careful when
reaching for items stored in cabinets over the
oven. Flammable material could be ignited if
brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfaces
and may cause severe burns.
• For your safety, never use your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
• Do not use water on grease fires.
Smother fire or flame or use 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
• Use only dry pot holders—moist or
damp pot holders on hot surfaces may
result in burns from steam. Do not let
pot holders come near open flames when lifting
cookware. Do not use a towel or other bulky
cloth. Such cloths can catch fire on a hot burner.
• Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens a safe distance from
your oven.
• Always keep wooden and plastic utensils
and canned food a safe distance away from
your oven.
• Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the oven when not in use.
• DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY
OTHER APPLIANCE.
• Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate in or near the oven.
• Do not use the oven as a storage area. Items
stored in an oven can ignite.
• Do not touch 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, any interior area of
the oven: allow sufficient time for cooling first.
Potentially hot surfaces include the oven vent
openings, surfaces near the openings and crevices
around the door.
Remember: The inside surfaces of an oven may
be hot when the door is opened.
• Keep the oven clean and free of accumulations
of grease or spillovers, which may ignite.
• When cooking pork, follow the directions
exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least 170°F. This assures that,
in the remote possibility that trichina may be
present in the meat, it will be killed and meat
will be safe to eat.
• Stand away from the oven when opening the
oven door. The hot air or steam that escapes can
cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.
• Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injury.
• Keep the oven vent ducts unobstructed.
• Keep the oven free from grease
build-up.
• Place the oven shelf in the desired position
while the oven is cool.
• Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also
a precaution against burns from touching the
hot surfaces of the door or the oven walls.
• When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
• Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch fire.
• Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven
except as described in this guide. Misuse could
result in a fire hazard or damage to the oven.
• Use only glass cookware that is recommended
for use in gas ovens.
• After broiling, always take the broiler pan out of
the broiler compartment and clean it. Leftover
grease in the broiler pan can catch fire next time
you use the pan.
• If you should have a grease fire in the broiler
pan, turn the oven off and keep the oven and
broiler drawer door closed to contain the fire
until it burns out.
• When broiling, if meat is too close to the
flame, the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat
to prevent excessive flare-ups.
• Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings
in or near your oven.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN
Important Safety Instructions Features of Your Oven
8
2
11
1
4
9
5
Explained
Feature Index on page
1 Broiler Drawer 20, 21, 23
2 Lift-Off Oven Door 23
Easily removed for oven cleaning.
3 Model and Serial Numbers 2
4 Oven Shelf Supports 12, 13, 18
Shelf positions for cooking are
suggested in the Baking
and Roasting sections.
5 Oven Shelves with Stop-Locks 11, 13,
18, 22
Explained
Feature Index on page
6 Oven Light Pad —
Lets you turn the interior oven
light on and off.
7 Oven Control, Clock and Timer 6–10, 22
8 Oven Vent Grille 4, 11
9 Oven Vent 4, 11
10 Oven Interior Light 22
11 Removable Oven Bottom 24
12 Broiler Pan and Grid 4, 18,
20, 21, 23
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ON/OFF
START
CLEAR
OFF
BROIL
BAKE
OVEN
OVEN
LIGHT
HI/LO
TIME CONTROLS
DELAY
START
COOKING
TIME
CLOCK
ON OFF
KITCHEN
TIMER
TEMP
HOUR
MIN
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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL
01. BAKE. Press to select the bake function.
02. OVEN LIGHT ON/OFF. Press to turn the oven
light on or off.
03. DISPLAY. Shows the operations you have
selected, the time of day and the cooking status.
04. START. Must be pressed to start any cooking
function.
05. COOKING TIME. Use for Timed Bake.
06. DELAY START. Use along with COOKING
TIME to set the oven to start and stop automatically
at a time you select.
07. CLOCK. Press to enter the time of day.
08. KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF. Press to select the
timer function. The timer does not control oven
operations. The timer can time up to 9 hours and
59 minutes.
09. CLEAR/OFF. Press to cancel any timed oven
operation except the clock and timer.
10. HOUR +/– and MIN +/– pads. Press to set
times up to 9 hours and 59 minutes—for example,
the time of day on the clock, the timer and the
starting and length of cooking time for Timed Bake.
11. TEMP +/– pads. Press to set the cooking
temperature you want to use.
12. BROIL HI/LO. Press to select the broil function.
If “F–and a number or letter” flash in the display
and the oven control signals, this indicates
function error code. Press CLEAR/OFF. Allow
the oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven back
into operation. If function error code repeats,
disconnect power to the oven and call for service.
ON/OFF
START
CLEAR
OFF
BROIL
BAKE
OVEN
OVEN
LIGHT
HI/LO
TIME CONTROLS
DELAY
START
COOKING
TIME
CLOCK
ON OFF
KITCHEN
TIMER
TEMP
HOUR
MIN
12 11 10 10 8 79
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Features of Your Oven Control Oven Control, Clock and Timer
OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER
Clock
How to Set the Timer
1. Press KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF.
2. Press the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads until the amount of time you
want shows in the display.
If you make a mistake, press
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
and begin again.
3. Press START.
After pressing START, “SET” disappears;
this tells you the time is counting down,
although the display does not change until
one minute has passed.
4. When time is up, the oven control signals
until you press KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF.
Display then shows the time of day.
NOTE: The minute timer is independent of all the
other functions and it does not control the oven.
The CLEAR/OFF pad does not affect the timer.
ON OFF
KITCHEN
TIMER
START
MIN
HOUR
ON OFF
KITCHEN
TIMER
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The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly.
The time of day clock cannot be changed during Delay Start. (It can be
changed during a regular bake or broil operation.)
Power Failure
If a flashing time of day is in the display, you have
experienced a power failure. Reset the clock.
To reset the clock, press CLOCK. Enter the correct
time of day by pressing the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads. Press START.
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Timer
You may program the timer to time cooking or other
household activities for up to 9 hours and 59 minutes.
The timer counts down in minutes, 1 minute at a time,
until the last 60 seconds are reached, then the control
will beep one time. The seconds will not be displayed
until the last minute is reached.
When the timer reaches “ :00,” the control will beep
3 times followed by one beep every 6 seconds until
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF 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.
To Set the Clock
1. Press CLOCK.
2. Press the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads to set the time of day.
3. Press START. This enters the time and
starts the clock.
To check the time of day when the display is
showing other information, simply press CLOCK.
The time of day shows until another pad is pressed.
START
MIN
HOUR
CLOCK
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OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER
(continued)
The control has a series of tones that will sound at different times. These
tones may sound while you set the control for an oven function or at the
end of the oven function. They will also alert you when an incorrect time
or temperature has been entered or if there is a problem with the oven.
Tones While Setting the Control Preheat Notification Tone
When you press a touch pad you will hear a beep.
This beep will let you know you have placed enough
pressure on the pad to activate it.
When you set an oven temperature the oven
automatically starts to heat. When the temperature
inside the oven reaches your set temperature a tone will
sound to let you know to place the food in the oven.
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
CLEAR/OFF is pressed. This continuous 6 second
beep may be canceled.
To cancel the 6 second beep:
1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
at the same time for 2 seconds
until the display shows “SF.”
2. Press KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF. The
display shows “CON BEEP” (continuous
beep). Press KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
again. The display shows “BEEP.” (This
cancels the one beep every 6 seconds.)
3. Press START.
START
ON OFF
KITCHEN
TIMER
BROIL
HI/LO
BAKE
Attention Tone
This tone will sound if you set an invalid function or try to set an additional
function. The tone can be quickly identified by watching the display messages.
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 clock.
They remain in the control’s memory until the steps are repeated. When the
display shows your choice press START. The special features will remain in
memory after a power failure.
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12 Hour Shut-Off Cook and Hold
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.
1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
at the same time for 2 seconds
until the display shows “SF.”
2. Press DELAY START. The display
will show “12 shdn” (12 hour
shut-off). Press DELAY START
again and the display will show
“no shdn” (no shut-off).
3. Press START to activate the no
shut-off and leave the control set
in this special features mode.
Your new control has a cook and hold feature that
keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after the
cooking function is finished. To activate this feature:
1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
at the same time for 2 seconds
until the display shows “SF.”
2. Press COOKING TIME. The
display will show “Hld OFF.”
—Press COOKING TIME again to
activate the feature. The display
will show “Hld ON.”
3. Press START to activate the
cook and hold feature and leave
the control set in this special
features mode.
START
COOKING
TIME
BROIL
HI/LO
BAKE
START
DELAY
START
BROIL
HI/LO
BAKE
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Oven Control, Clock and Timer Special Features of Your Oven Control
12 Hour, 24 Hour or Clock Black-Out
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.
1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO at the same time for
2 seconds until the display shows “SF.”
2. Press CLOCK once. The display will show “12 hr.”
—Press CLOCK again to change to the 24 hour military
time clock. The display will show “24 hr.”
—Press CLOCK again to black-out the clock display.
The display will show “OFF.”
3. Press START to activate your choice and leave the
control set in this special features mode.
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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START
CLOCK
BROIL
HI/LO
BAKE
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Fahrenheit or Centigrade Temperature Selection
Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit
temperature selections but you may change this to use
the Centigrade selections.
1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
at the same time for 2 seconds
until the display shows “SF.”
2. Press BROIL HI/LO. The display
will show “F” (Fahrenheit).
3. Press BROIL HI/LO again. The display
will show “C” (Centigrade).
4. Press START.
START
BROIL
HI/LO
BROIL
HI/LO
BROIL
HI/LO
BAKE
Changing the Speed of the + or – Pads
As you use the + or – pads when setting a time or temperature, you may
notice the display changes slowly. This special feature allows you to change
the speed. To set the speed you prefer, follow the steps below.
1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO at the same time for
2 seconds until the display shows “SF.”
2. Press the + pad. The display will show you a set speed
between 1 and 5.
3. Press the + pad to increase the speed up to the number 5.
—Press the – pad to decrease the speed down to the number 1.
4. Press START to activate the setting and leave the
control set in this special features mode.
START
BROIL
HI/LO
BAKE
SPECIAL FEATURES
OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL
(continued)
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USING YOUR OVEN
Before Using Your Oven
1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand
how to set them properly.
2. Check the oven interior. Look at the shelves.
Take a practice run at removing and replacing
them properly to give sure, sturdy support.
3. Read over the information and tips that follow.
4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it,
especially during the first weeks of using your
new oven.
NOTE:
• You may notice a “burning” or “oily” smell the
first few times you turn your oven on. This is normal
in a new oven and will disappear in a short time.
• 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 is turned off.
Special Features of Your Oven Control Using Your Oven
Automatic Ignition Oven Vent
The oven burner is lit by electric ignition.
To light the burner, press the pad for the
desired function and press the TEMP + or –
pads until the desired temperature is displayed.
The burner should ignite within 60 seconds.
After the oven reaches the selected temperature, the
oven burner cycles off completely, then on with a full
flame to keep the oven temperature controlled.
When the oven is on, heated air moves through
a vent behind the grille. See the Features of Your
Oven section.
The vent area could get hot during oven use.
The vent is needed for proper air flow in the oven and
good baking results. Do not block this vent. Doing so
may cause oven failure or fire.
TEMP
Power Outage
The oven burner will not light in the event of an electrical power outage.
Do not attempt to light it manually with a match.
Oven Shelves
The shelves are designed with stop-locks so that,
when placed correctly on the shelf supports, they
will stop before coming completely out of the oven
and will not tilt when you are removing food from
them or placing food on them.
When placing cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out
to the bump on the shelf support. Place the cookware
on the shelf, then slide the shelf back into the oven.
This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven.
To remove a shelf from the oven, pull the shelf
toward you, tilt the front end upward and pull the
shelf out.
To replace, place the shelf
on the shelf support with
the stop-locks (curved
extension of the shelf)
facing up and toward the
rear of the oven. Tilt up
the front and push the
shelf toward the back of
the oven until it goes past
the bump on the shelf
support. Then lower the
front of the shelf and push
it all the way back.
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Bump
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USING YOUR OVEN
(continued)
Shelf Positions
The oven has 4 shelf supports, identified in this
illustration as A (bottom), B, C and D (top).
Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the
Baking and Roasting sections.
Oven Moisture
As your oven heats up, the changing temperature of the air in the oven may
cause water droplets to form on the door glass. These droplets are harmless
and will evaporate as the oven continues to heat up.
A
B
C
D
BAKING
Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately
using an oven control system. It is recommended that
you operate the oven for a number of weeks using the
time given on recipes as a guide to become familiar
with your new oven’s performance.
If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the
Adjust the Oven Thermostat section. It lists easy
Do It Yourself instructions on how to adjust the
thermostat.
How to Set Your Oven for Baking
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the
correct position before you turn the oven on.
1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the TEMP + or – pads to set the
oven temperature.
3. Press START.
When the oven starts to heat the changing
temperature will be in the display. (The
display starts changing once the
temperature reaches 100°F.)
4. Press CLEAR/OFF when the baking
is finished.
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 is turned off.
To change the oven temperature during the
Bake cycle, press BAKE and set the new
temperature.
CLEAR
OFF
START
TEMP
BAKE
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Oven Shelves
Arrange the oven
shelf or shelves in
the desired locations
while the oven is
cool. The correct
shelf position
depends on the kind
of food and the
browning desired.
As a general rule,
place most foods in the middle of the oven, on either
shelf position B or C. See the chart for suggested
shelf positions.
Type of Food Shelf Position
Angel food cake A
Biscuits or muffins B or C
Cookies or cupcakes B or C
Brownies B or C
Layer cakes B or C
Bundt or pound cakes A or B
Pies or pie shells B or C
Frozen pies A (on cookie sheet)
Casseroles B or C
Roasting A or B
Using Your Oven Baking
D
C
B
A
Preheating
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat
means bringing the oven up to the specified
temperature before putting the food in the oven.
To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature—
selecting a higher temperature does not shorten
preheat time.
Preheating is necessary for good results when baking
cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles
and roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovens
without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10
minutes. After the oven is preheated, place the food
in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat
from escaping.
Baking Pans Pan Placement
Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the
pan determines the amount of browning that will occur.
• Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a
browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies.
• Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting
in a lighter, more delicate browning. Cakes and
cookies require this type of pan.
• Glass baking dishes also absorb heat. When baking
in glass baking dishes, the temperature may need to
be reduced by 25°F.
• If you are using dark non-stick pans, you may find
that you need to reduce the oven temperature 25°F.
to prevent over-browning.
For even cooking and proper browning, there must be
enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking
results will be better if baking pans are centered as
much as possible rather than being placed to the front
or to the back of the oven.
Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the
oven. Allow 1- to 1
1
⁄
2
-inch space between pans as
well as from the back of the oven, the door and the
sides. If you need to use two shelves, stagger the pans
so one is not directly above the other.
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BAKING
(continued)
Cookies
When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without
sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked
in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have
darker edges and pale or light browning may occur.
Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the
walls or the door of the oven. Never entirely cover
a shelf with a large cookie sheet.
For best results during baking, use only one cookie
sheet in the oven at a time.
Pies Cakes
For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pans
to produce a browner, crisper crust. Frozen pies in foil
pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet
for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away
from the pie crust; the cookie sheet helps retain it.
When baking cakes, warped or bent pans will cause
uneven baking results and poorly shaped products.
A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe
recommends will usually be crisper, thinner and drier
than it should be. If baked in a pan smaller than
recommended, it may be undercooked and batter may
overflow. Check the recipe to make sure the pan size
used is the one recommended.
Aluminum Foil
Never entirely cover a shelf 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 shelf
several inches below the food.
Don’t Peek
Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do
not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes
provide minimum and maximum baking times such
as “bake 30-40 minutes.”
DO NOT open the door to check until the
minimum time. Opening the oven door frequently
during cooking allows heat to escape and makes
baking times longer. Your baking results may also
be affected.
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TIMED BAKING
How to Set Your Oven for Time Bake
The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or off
automatically at specific times that you set. Examples
of Immediate Start (oven turns on now and you set it
to turn off automatically at the end of cooking time)
and Delay Start and Stop (setting the oven to turn on
automatically at a later time and turn off after a preset
cooking time) will be described.
NOTE: Before beginning make sure the clock shows
the correct time of day.
To set the clock, first press CLOCK.
Press the HOUR and MIN + or – pads to set
the time of day. Press START.
NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are using
Timed Baking and do not press START after entering
the baking temperature.
CLOCK
How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the
correct position before you turn the oven on.
The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a
selected length of time. At the end of cooking time,
the oven will turn off automatically.
1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the TEMP + or – pads to
set the oven temperature.
3. Press COOKING TIME.
NOTE: If your recipe requires
preheating, you may need to add
additional time to the length
of the cooking time.
4. Press the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads to set the baking time.
The oven temperature and the
cooking time that you entered will
be displayed.
5. Press START. The display shows
the oven temperature that you set
and the cooking time countdown.
(The display starts changing once
the temperature reaches 100°F.)
The oven will continue to cook for
the programmed amount of time,
then shut off automatically.
6. Press CLEAR/OFF to clear the end of
cycle tone if necessary.
NOTE:
• The low temperature zone of this oven (between
170°F. and 200°F.) is available to keep hot cooked
foods warm. Food kept in the oven longer than two
hours at these low temperatures may spoil.
• Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and pork, should not be allowed
to sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.
Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful
bacteria. Be sure the oven light is off because heat
from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
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CLEAR
OFF
START
MIN
HOUR
COOKING
TIME
TEMP
BAKE
Baking Timed Baking
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TIMED BAKING
(continued)
How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the
correct position before you turn the oven on.
You can set the control to delay the start of cooking,
cook for a specific length of time and then turn off
automatically.
1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the TEMP + or – pads to set
the temperature.
3. Press COOKING TIME.
NOTE: If your recipe requires
preheating, you may need to add
additional time to the cooking time.
4. Press the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads to set the baking time.
5. Press DELAY START.
6. Press the HOUR and MIN + or –
pads to set the time of day you want
the oven to turn on and start cooking.
7. Press START.
If you would like to check the times you
have set, press DELAY START to check
the start time you have set or press
COOKING TIME 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 100°F.)
and the cooking time countdown.
At the end of cooking time the oven
will turn off and the end of cycle
tone will sound.
8. Press CLEAR/OFF to clear the end of
cycle tone if necessary.
NOTE:
• The low temperature zone of this oven (between
170°F. and 200°F.) is available to keep hot cooked
foods warm. Food kept in the oven longer than two
hours at these low temperatures may spoil.
• Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and pork, should not be allowed
to sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.
Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful
bacteria. Be sure the oven light is off because heat
from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
CLEAR
OFF
DELAY
START
START
MIN
HOUR
DELAY
START
MIN
HOUR
COOKING
TIME
TEMP
BAKE
Easy Steps:
1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the TEMP + or – pads to select oven
temperature.
3. Press COOKING TIME.
4. Press the HOUR and MIN + or – pads to set
the length of baking time.
5. Press DELAY START.
6. Press the HOUR and MIN + or – pads to set the
desired start time.
7. Press START.
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ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT—
DO IT YOURSELF!
You may find that your new oven cooks differently
than the one it replaced. We recommend that you
use your new oven for a few weeks to become more
familiar with it, following the times given in your
recipes as a guide.
If you think your new oven is too hot or too cool,
you can adjust the thermostat yourself. If you think
it is too hot, adjust the thermostat to make it cooler. If
you think it is too cool, adjust the thermostat to make
it hotter.
We do not recommend the use of inexpensive
thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores,
to check the temperature setting of your new oven.
These thermometers may vary 20–40 degrees.
To Adjust the Thermostat:
1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
at the same time for 2 seconds until
the display shows “SF.”
2. Press BAKE. A two digit number
shows in the display.
3. The oven temperature can be
adjusted up to (+) 35°F. hotter or
(-) 35°F. cooler. Press the TEMP +
pad to increase the temperature in
1 degree increments. Press the
TEMP – pad to decrease the
temperature in 1 degree increments.
4. When you have made the
adjustment, press START to go
back to the time of day display. Use
your oven as you would normally.
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling
temperature. It will be retained in memory after
a power failure.
START
TEMP
BAKE
BROIL
HI/LO
BAKE
Timed Baking Adjust the Oven Thermostat
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ROASTING
Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or
poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven.
Roasting temperatures, which should be low and
steady, keep spattering to a minimum.
Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats.
Therefore, the oven controls are set for Baking or
Timed Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound,
indicating the oven is working properly.) Timed
Baking will turn the oven on and off automatically.
Most meats continue to cook slightly after being
removed from the oven. The internal temperature
will rise about 5° to 10°F. during the recommended
standing time of 10 to 20 minutes. This allows
roasts to firm up and makes them easier to carve.
To compensate for this rise in temperature, you may
want to remove the roast sooner (at 5° to 10°F. less
than the temperature in the Roasting Guide).
Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot
oven and therefore should be removed when the
desired internal temperature has been reached.
Use of Aluminum Foil
You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan.
This makes clean-up easier when using the pan for
marinating, cooking with fruits, cooking heavily
cured meats or basting food during cooking. Press
the foil tightly around the inside of the pan.
How to Set Your Oven for Roasting
1. Place the shelf in A or B position. No preheating
is necessary.
2. Check the weight of the
meat. Place the meat fat
side up, or poultry
breast side up, on
roasting grid in a
shallow pan. The
melting fat will baste
the meat. Select a pan
as close to the size of
the meat as possible.
(The broiler pan with grid is a good pan for this.)
3. Press BAKE.
4. Press the TEMP + or – pads to set
the temperature.
5. Press START.
6. Press CLEAR/OFF when roasting
is finished.
To change the oven temperature during the
roasting cycle, press BAKE and set the new
temperature.
CLEAR
OFF
START
TEMP
BAKE
B
A
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Questions and Answers
Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a
meat thermometer?
A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the
completion of cooking time is recommended.
Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide.
For roasts over 8 lbs. check with thermometer at
half-hour intervals after half the cooking time
has passed.
Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to
carve it?
A. Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to
20 minutes after removing them from the oven.
Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat.
Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook a
roast or poultry?
A. It is not necessary to preheat your oven.
Q. When buying a roast, are there any special tips
that would help me cook it more evenly?
A. Yes. Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible,
or buy rolled roasts.
Q. Can I seal the sides of my foil “tent” when
roasting a turkey?
A. Sealing the foil will steam the meat. Leaving it
unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown
the meat.
Oven Approximate Roasting Time Internal
Type Temperature Doneness in Minutes per Pound Temperature °F.
Meat 3 to 5 lbs. 6 to 8 lbs.
Tender cuts; rib, high quality 325° Rare: 24–33 18–22 140°–150°*
sirloin tip, rump or top round† Medium: 35–39 22–29 150°–160°
Well Done: 40–45 30–35 170°–185°
Lamb leg or bone-in shoulder† 325° Rare: 21–25 20–23 140°–150°*
Medium: 25–30 24–28 150°–160°
Well Done: 30–35 28–33 170°–185°
Veal shoulder, leg or loin† 325° Well Done: 35–45 30–40 170°–180°
Pork loin, rib or shoulder† 325° Well Done: 35–45 30–40 170°–180°
Ham, precooked 325° To Warm: 17–20 minutes per pound (any weight) 115°–125°
Poultry 3 to 5 lbs. Over 5 lbs.
Chicken or Duck 325° Well Done: 35–40 30–35 185°–190°
Chicken pieces 350° Well Done: 35–40 185°–190°
10 to 15 lbs. Over 15 lbs. In thigh:
Turkey 325° Well Done: 18–25 15–20 185°–190°
†For boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick, add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given above.
*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. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)
Roasting Roasting Guide
ROASTING GUIDE
Frozen Roasts
Frozen roasts of beef, pork, lamb, etc., can be started
without thawing, but allow 10 to 25 minutes per
pound additional time (10 minutes per pound for
roasts under 5 pounds, more time for larger roasts).
Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting.
Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly.
Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked
successfully without thawing. Follow the directions
given on the package label.
BROILING
Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above
the food. Your oven has a convenient compartment
below the oven for broiling. It also has a specially
designed broiler pan and grid that allow dripping fat
to drain away from the foods and be kept away from
the high heat of the gas flame.
Distance from the heat source may be changed by
positioning the broiler pan and grid on one of three
shelf positions in the broiler compartment—A (bottom
of broiler compartment), B (middle) and C (top).
If the meat has fat or gristle around the edge, cut
vertical slashes through it about 2 inches apart.
If desired, the fat may be trimmed, leaving a layer
about 1/8-inch thick.
Steaks and chops should be at least 1-inch thick for
best broiling results. Pan broil thinner ones.
Remove the broiler pan and grid from the broiler
compartment and place the food on the grid.
Pull out the drawer and position the broiler pan in the
compartment placing the sump area of the broiler pan
to the front of the drawer.
Placing food closer to the flame increases the exterior
browning of food, but also increases spattering and
the possibility of fats and meat juices igniting.
Both the oven door and the broiler compartment
drawer must be closed during broiling.
Turn most foods using tongs once during broiling (the
exception is thin fillets of fish; oil one side, place that
side down on the broiler grid and cook without
turning until done). Time the foods for about one-half
of the total cooking time, turn the food, then continue
to cook to the preferred doneness.
How to Set Your Oven for Broiling
1. Press BROIL HI/LO.
2. Press BROIL HI/LO again (alternates
between LO Broil and HI Broil).
3. Press START.
4. Press CLEAR/OFF when broiling
is finished.
CLEAR
OFF
START
BROIL
HI/LO
Questions and Answers
Q. Why are my meats not turning out as brown as
they should?
A. Check to see if you are using the recommended
shelf position. Broil for the longest period of time
indicated in the Broiling Guide. Turn the food only
once during broiling.
Q. Should I salt the meat before broiling?
A. No. Salt draws out the juices and allows them to
evaporate. Always salt after cooking. Piercing the
meat with a fork allows juices to escape. Turn the
meat with tongs instead of a fork.
Q. When broiling, is it necessary to always use a
grid in the pan?
A. Yes. Using the grid suspends the meat over the pan.
As the meat cooks, the juices fall into the pan, thus
keeping the meat drier. Juices are protected by the
grid and stay cooler, thus preventing excessive
spatter and smoking.
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Use of Aluminum Foil
You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler grid.
However, you must mold the foil tightly to the grid and cut slits in
it just like the grid.
Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining
into the broiler pan. The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire.
If you do not cut the slits, you are frying, not broiling.
Always place
sump to the
front of the
drawer.
BROILING GUIDE
• Both the oven door and the broiler compartment
drawer must be closed during broiling.
• Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with
your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and
spattering by trapping the juices in the shielded
lower part of the pan.
• For steaks and chops, slash fat evenly around the
outside edges of the meat. To slash, cut crosswise
through the outer fat surface just to the edge of the
meat. Use tongs to turn the meat over to prevent
piercing the meat and losing juices.
•
If desired, marinate meats or chicken before broiling.
Or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only.
• When arranging the food on the pan, do not let fatty
edges hang over the sides because the dripping fat
will soil the oven.
• The broiler compartment does not need to be
preheated. However, for very thin foods, or to
increase browning, preheat if desired.
• Use LO Broil to cook foods such as poultry or thick
pork chops evenly without over-browning them.
• Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning the shelf
at next lowest shelf position and increasing cooking
time given in this guide 1
1
⁄
2
times per side.
Broiling Broiling Guide
Quantity and/or Broil First Side Second Side
Food Thickness Position Time, Minutes Time, Minutes Comments
Bacon 1/2 lb. B 3
1
⁄
2
3 Arrange in single layer.
(about 8 thin slices)
Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) Space evenly. Up to 8 patties take
Well Done 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick B 8–9 6–7 about same time.
Beef Steaks
Rare 1 inch thick B 9 7 Steaks less than 1-inch thick cook
Medium (1-1
1
⁄
2
lbs.) B 12 5–6 through before browning.
Well Done B 13 8–9 Pan frying is recommended.
Rare 1
1
⁄
2
inches thick B, C 10 6–7 Slash fat.
Medium (2-2
1
⁄
2
lbs.) B 15 12–14
Well Done B 25 16–18
Chicken 1 whole A 30–35 25–30 Reduce times about 5 to 10 minutes
(2 to 2
1
⁄
2
lbs.), per side for cut-up chicken. Brush each
split lengthwise side with melted butter. Broil with
skin-side-down first.
Bakery Products
Bread (Toast) or 2-4 slices C 2–3 1/2–1 Space evenly. Place English muffins
Toaster Pastries 1 pkg. (2) cut-side-up and brush with butter,
English Muffins 2 split C 3–5 if desired.
Lobster Tails 2-4 B 13–16 Do not Cut through back of shell, spread open.
(6 to 8 oz. each) turn over.
Brush with melted butter before broiling
and after half of broiling time.
Fish 1-lb. fillets 1/4 to B, C 5 5 Handle and turn very carefully. Brush
1/2 inch thick with lemon butter before and during
cooking, if desired. Preheat broiler to
increase browning.
Ham Slices
1 inch thick B 8 8 Increase times 5 to 10 minutes per
Precooked side for 1
1
⁄
2
-inch thick or home cured.
Pork Chops 2 (1/2 inch thick) B 10 4–5 Slash fat.
Well Done 2 (1 inch thick), B 13 9–12
about 1 lb.
Lamb Chops
Medium 2 (1 inch thick), B 8 4–7 Slash fat.
Well Done about 10-12 oz. B 10 10
Medium 2 (1
1
⁄
2
inches thick), B 10 4–6
Well Done about 1 lb. B 17 12–14
Wieners, 1-lb. pkg. (10) B, C 6 1–2 If desired, split sausages in half
similar precooked lengthwise; cut into 5- to 6-inch
sausages, pieces.
bratwurst
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CARE AND CLEANING
Proper care and cleaning are important so your oven will give you efficient
and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to
help assure safe and proper maintenance.
Porcelain Oven Interior
With proper care, the
porcelain enamel finish on
the inside of the oven—top,
bottom, sides, back and
inside of the door— will stay
new-looking for years.
Let the oven cool before
cleaning. We recommend
that you wear rubber gloves
when cleaning the oven.
Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavy
spattering or spillovers may require cleaning with a
mild abrasive cleaner. Soapy, wet metal pads may also
be used. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or
acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit
juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface. They
may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
Household ammonia may make the cleaning job
easier. Place 1/2 cup in a shallow glass or pottery
container in a cold oven overnight. The ammonia
fumes will help loosen the burned-on grease and food.
If necessary, you may use an oven cleaner.
Follow package directions.
Cautions about using spray-on oven cleaners:
• Do not spray on the electrical controls and switches
because it could cause a short circuit and result in
sparking or fire.
• Do not allow a film from the cleaner to build up
on the temperature sensor—it could cause the oven
to heat improperly. (The sensor is located at the top
of the oven.) Carefully wipe the sensor clean after
each oven cleaning, being careful not to move the
sensor as a change in its position could affect how
the oven bakes.
• Do not spray any oven cleaner on the outside of the
door, handles or any exterior surface of the oven,
cabinet or painted surfaces. The cleaner can damage
these surfaces.
Oven Shelves
The oven shelves may be cleaned with a mild
abrasive cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning,
rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a
clean cloth.
Oven Light Control Panel
The light bulb is located in
the upper right corner of
the oven. 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. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt
appliance bulb only. Do not touch a hot bulb with a
damp cloth because the bulb will break.
It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each
use. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and
water, rinse with clean water and polish dry with a
soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid
cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven cleansers
on the control panel—they will damage the finish.
A 50/50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well.
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Care and Cleaning
Lift-Off Oven Door
The oven door is
removable, but it is heavy.
You may need help
removing and replacing
the door. Do not lift the
door by the handle. This
can cause the glass to
break or can cause
damage to the door.
To remove the door,
open it a few inches to the special stop position that
will hold the door open. Grasp firmly on each side
and lift the door straight up and off the hinges.
NOTE:
• Be careful not to place hands between the hinge
and the oven door frame as the hinge could snap
back and pinch fingers.
• While working in the oven area, cover the hinges
with towels or empty paper towel rolls to prevent
pinched fingers and chipping the porcelain enamel
on the frame.
To replace the door, make sure the hinges are in the
special stop position. Position the slots in the bottom
of the door squarely over the hinges at the same time.
If the hinges snap back against the oven frame, pull
them back out.
TO CLEAN THE DOOR:
Inside of door:
• Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavy
spattering or spillovers may require cleaning with a
mild abrasive cleaner. Soapy, wet metal pads may also
be used. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or
acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit
juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface. They
may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
• If necessary, you may use an oven cleaner.
Follow the package directions. Do not use oven
cleaners, cleansing powders or harsh abrasives
on the outside of the door.
Outside of 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.
• Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces
and basting materials containing acids may cause
discoloration and should be wiped up immediately.
When the surface is cool, clean and rinse.
Broiler Drawer Broiler Pan and Grid
To remove:
1. When the broiler is
cool, remove the
grid and pan.
2. Pull the broiler
drawer out until it
stops, then push it
back in about 1
″.
3. Grasp handle, lift and pull broiler drawer out (lift
the rollers located under the drawer over the roller
guides in the oven).
To replace:
1. Put the rollers under the broiler drawer behind the
roller guide stops in the oven.
2. Hold the broiler drawer in the raised position as
you slide it partway into the oven. Then lower the
drawer and push it completely closed.
After broiling, remove the
broiler pan from the broiler
drawer. Remove the grid
from the pan. Carefully
pour out grease from the
pan into a proper container.
Wash and rinse the broiler
pan and grid in hot water
with a soap-filled or plastic
scouring pad.
If food has burned on, sprinkle the grid with
detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels
or a dishcloth. Soaking the pan will remove burned
on foods.
Both the broiler pan and grid may be cleaned with a
commercial oven cleaner.
Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere
in the oven.
Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in
the dishwasher.
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Broiler compartment
Front frame
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CARE AND CLEANING
(continued)
Removable Oven Bottom
The oven bottom can be removed to clean large spills,
and to enable you to reach the oven burner.
TO REMOVE:
1. Slide the tab at the center front of the oven bottom
to the left.
2. Lift the oven bottom up and out.
TO REPLACE:
1. Slip the oven bottom into the oven so the tabs in
the rear of the oven bottom fit into the slots in the
oven back.
2. Lower the front of the oven bottom into place and
slide the front tab to the right to lock the oven
bottom into place.
The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish.
To make cleaning easier, protect the oven bottom
from excessive spillovers. This is particularly
important when baking a fruit pie or other foods with
high acid content. Hot fruit fillings or foods that are
acidic (such as milk, tomatoes or sauerkraut, and
sauces with vinegar or lemon juice) may cause pitting
and damage to the porcelain enamel surface.
To protect the oven bottom surface, place a piece
of aluminum foil slightly larger than the baking dish
or a small cookie sheet on a lower shelf or under the
baking dish to catch any spillovers. It should not
completely cover the shelf as this would cause uneven
heat in the oven. Aluminum foil should not be placed
on the oven bottom.
If a spillover does occur on the oven bottom,
allow the oven to cool first. You can clean the oven
bottom with soap and water, a mild abrasive cleanser
or soap-filled abrasive pads. Rinse well.
Unlock Lock
MINOR ADJUSTMENTS YOU CAN MAKE
Broil and Oven Burner Air Adjustment Shutters
Air adjustment shutters for the burner regulate the
flow of air to the flames.
To adjust the air shutter, remove the oven bottom.
Turn the burner full on and check the flames. The
burner flames should not flutter or blow away from
the burner. They should be blue in color with no trace
of yellow. Foreign particles in the gas line may cause
an orange flame at first, but this will soon disappear.
If the flames are yellow or flutter, open the air shutter
more. If they blow away from the burner, close the air
shutter more.
If necessary, use a
screwdriver to
loosen the air shutter
screw. Then adjust
the air shutter and,
when the flames are
right, retighten the
air shutter screw.
To adjust the orifice
hoods, check the
inner cone of the
flame.
WARNING: If you attempt to measure the
inner cone of the flame, please use caution.
Burns could result.
The inner cone of the
flames should be about
1/2
″ long. If the flames
are not right, use a 1/2″
open-end wrench or
adjustable joint pliers to
adjust the orifice hood.
To shorten the cones,
tighten the orifice
hood by turning in
the “L.P.” direction.
To lengthen the
cones, loosen the
orifice hood by
turning in the “Nat.”
direction.
When checking the flames, before and after
adjustments, the oven door should be closed.
Loosen
1/2″
Inner cone
of flame
Burner
Nat.
L.P.
Air Adjustment
Shutter
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QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
“F–AND A NUMBER • This is a function error code. Press CLEAR/OFF. Allow the oven to cool one
OR LETTER” FLASH hour. Place the oven back into operation.
IN THE DISPLAY
• Disconnect all power to the oven for 5 minutes and then reconnect power. If the
failure code repeats, call for service.
CONTROL SIGNALS • This is reminding you to press BAKE and then enter a temperature.
AFTER ENTERING
• This is reminding you to enter a bake temperature after having pressed BAKE.
COOKING TIME OR
DELAY START TIME
DISPLAY GOES BLANK • The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.
DISPLAY FLASHES • Power failure. Reset the clock.
UNABLE TO GET THE • BAKE and BROIL HI/LO must be pressed at the same time and held for
DISPLAY TO SHOW “SF” 2 seconds.
CLOCK AND TIMER • Check for power outage.
DO NOT WORK
OVEN LIGHT DOES • The light bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace.
NOT WORK
• The pad operating the oven light is broken. Call for service.
FOOD DOES NOT • The oven controls are not properly set. See the Broiling section.
BROIL PROPERLY
• Improper shelf position being used.
• Food is being cooked on a hot pan.
• Cookware is not suited for broiling.
• The oven door and/or the broiler compartment door not closed.
• Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan grid has not been fitted properly
and slit as recommended.
FOOD DOES NOT • The oven controls are not properly set. See the Baking or Roasting section.
ROAST OR BAKE
• Shelf position is not correct.
PROPERLY
• Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used.
• Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—
Do It Yourself section.
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Care and Cleaning Minor Adjustments Problem Solver
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
OVEN WILL NOT WORK • The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.
• The oven controls are not properly set.
OVEN TEMPERATURE • Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—
TOO HOT OR TOO COLD Do It Yourself section.
“BURNING” OR “OILY” • This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time.
ODOR EMITTING FROM
OVEN WHEN TURNED ON
STRONG ODOR • Improper air/gas ratio in oven. Adjust the oven burner air shutter.
• An odor from the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for the
first few times the oven is used. This is temporary.
BURNERS HAVE YELLOW
OR YELLOW-TIPPED
FLAMES
If burner flames look like (A), call for service. Normal burner flames should
look like (B) or (C), depending on the type of gas you use.
• With LP gas, some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal.
FAN NOISE • 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 is turned off.
If you need more help…call, toll free:
GE Answer Center
®
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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PROBLEM SOLVER
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(C)Soft blue flames—
Normal for natural gas
(A)Yellow flames—
Call for service
(B) Yellow tips on
outer cones—
Normal for LP gas
We’ll Be There
With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need
information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!
In-Home Repair Service
800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)
A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,
scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your
convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays).
Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out—so most
repairs can be handled in just one visit.
GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000
Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center®
information service is available to help. Your call—and your question— will be
answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer
Center® service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Service Contracts
800-626-2224
You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there
after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still
in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract,
you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.
Parts and Accessories
800-626-2002
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can
have parts or accessories sent directly to their home. The
GE parts system provides access to over 47,000 parts…and
all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted. VISA,
MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.
User maintenance instructions contained in this guide
cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.
Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified
service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since
improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.
Problem Solver Consumer Services
GE offers, free of charge, a
brochure to assist in planning a
barrier-free kitchen for persons
with limited mobility.
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have
access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may
call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) to request
information or service.
For Customers With Special Needs…
800.626.2000
SINGLE CONTROL
FAUCET
TBXTOLITE
ON WALL
6’ 10"
5"
8"
6"
5"
7"
1’ 0"
R SHALLOW DEPTH SINKS (6") WITH REAR DRAIN.
SINK SHOULD ALSO BE UNDERCOATED
2’ 10"
3’
1/8
"
SCALE 1’
=
1"
SECTION A-A
FLUORESCENT
FIXTURE
THIS LIGHT CAN
BE INSTALLED
IN BOTTOM OF
WALL CABINETS
2’ 6"
WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace
any part of the oven
that fails
because of a manufacturing defect.
***********************
This warranty is extended to the
original purchaser and any succeeding
owner for products purchased for
ordinary home use in the 48 mainland
states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C.
In Alaska the warranty is the same
except that it is LIMITED because
you must pay to ship the product to
the service shop or for the service
technician’s travel costs to your home.
All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or by
our authorized Customer Care
®
servicers during normal working hours.
Should your appliance need service,
during warranty period or beyond,
call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
• Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care
material.
If you then have any
questions about operating the
product please contact your
dealer or our Consumer Affairs
office at the address below, or
call, toll free:
GE Answer Center
®
800.626.2000
consumer information service
• Improper installation.
If you have an installation
problem, contact your dealer
or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, gas, exhausting
and other connecting facilities as
described in the Installation
Instructions provided with the
product.
• Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
• Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
• Damage to product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTOR IS
NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
JGRS14
Part No. 164D2966P217-1
Pub No. 49-8702-1
2-97 CG
Printed in LaFayette, GA
YOUR GE GAS OVEN
WARRANTY
Staple sales slip or cancelled check
here. Proof of original purchase date
is needed to obtain service
under warranty.
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