GE Cafe Oven Manual
GE Cafe Oven Manual
GE Cafe Oven Manual
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— 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.
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WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be
secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket. See installation
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instructions shipped with the bracket for complete details before
attempting to install.
To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly, remove
the storage drawer or kick panel and look underneath the range
to see that the leveling leg is engaged in the bracket. On models
without a storage drawer or kick panel, carefully tip the range
forward. The bracket should stop the range within 4 inches. If it
does not, the bracket must be reinstalled. If the range is pulled
from the wall for any reason, always repeat this procedure to
verify the range is properly secured by the anti-tip bracket.
For free-standing or slide-in ranges, never completely remove
the leveling legs or the range will not be secured to the anti-tip
device properly.
If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your purchase,
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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).
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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WARNING!
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 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
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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 by venting with an open
window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
■ Use this appliance only for its intended ■ Do not leave children alone---children should
purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. not be left alone or unattended in an area
where an appliance is in use. They should
■ Be sure your appliance is properly installed
never be allowed to sit or stand on any part
and grounded by a qualified technician in
of the appliance.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Have the installer show you the location of the range gas shut-off valve and how to shut it off if necessary.
■ Have your range installed and properly ■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any
grounded by a qualified installer, in part of your range unless it is specifically
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accordance with the Installation Instructions. recommended in this manual. All other service
Any adjustment and service should be should be referred to a qualified technician.
performed only by qualified gas range
installers or service technicians.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
■ Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path ■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments
and out of drafty locations to prevent poor while using the appliance. Be careful when
air circulation. reaching for items stored in cabinets over the
range. Flammable material could be ignited
■ Be sure all packaging materials are
if brought in contact with flame or hot oven
removed from the range before operating it
surfaces and may cause severe burns.
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to prevent fire or smoke damage should the
packaging material ignite. ■ Do not store flammable materials in an oven,
a range drawer or near a cooktop.
■ Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by
a qualified service technician or installer for ■ Do not store or use combustible materials,
the type of gas (natural or LP) that is to be gasoline or other flammable vapors and
used. Your range can be converted for use liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
with either type of gas. See the Installation appliance.
of the range section.
■ Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
WARNING: These adjustments materials accumulate in or near the range.
must be made by a qualified service ■ Do not use water on grease fires. Never
technician in accordance with the pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off.
manufacturer’s instructions and all codes Smother a flaming pan on a surface burner
and requirements of the authority having by covering the pan completely with a
jurisdiction. Failure to follow these instructions well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.
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could result in serious injury or property Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or
damage. The qualified agency performing foam-type fire extinguisher.
this work assumes responsibility for the
■ Flaming grease outside a pan can be put
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out by covering it with baking soda or,
■ After prolonged use of a range, high floor if available, by using a multi-purpose dry
temperatures may result and many floor chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
coverings will not withstand this kind of use.
■ Flame in the upper oven or lower oven drawer
Never install the range over vinyl tile or
can be smothered completely by closing the
linoleum that cannot withstand such type
oven door or drawer and turning the control to
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of use. Never install it directly over interior
off, or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical
kitchen carpeting.
or foam-type fire extinguisher.
■ Do not leave children alone or unattended
■ Let the burner grates and other surfaces cool
where a range is hot or in operation. They
before touching them or leaving them where
could be seriously burned.
children can reach them.
■ Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang
■ Never block the vents (air openings) of the
on the oven door, drawer or cooktop. They
range. They provide the air inlet and outlet
could damage the range and even tip it over,
that are necessary for the range to operate
causing severe personal injury.
properly with correct combustion. Air openings
CAUTION: Items of interest to
are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the
top and bottom of the oven door, and at the
children should not be stored in cabinets
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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WARNING!
SURFACE BURNERS
Use proper pan size—avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat
bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. To avoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large enough
to contain the food properly. This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations
of food, since heavy spattering or spillovers left on range can ignite. Use pans with handles that can
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is opened.
■ Do not use the lower oven drawer to dry
newspapers. If overheated, they can catch ■ Use care when opening the lower oven
on fire. drawer. Open the drawer a crack and let
hot air or steam escape before removing
■ Do not leave paper products, plastics, canned or replacing food. Hot air or steam which
food or combustible materials in the drawer. escapes can cause burns to hands, face
■ Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in and/or eyes.
or near your lower oven drawer. ■ Do not use aluminum foil to line the lower
■ Do not warm food in the lower oven drawer oven drawer. Foil is an excellent heat insulator
for more than two hours. and will trap heat beneath it. This will upset
the performance of the drawer and it could
damage the interior finish.
■ Never place, use or self-clean the lower oven
drawer pan in the upper oven.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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UPPER OVEN
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Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape
can cause burns to hands, face and eyes.
■ Do not use the oven for a storage area. ■ When using cooking or roasting bags in the
Items stored in the oven can ignite. oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup. ■ Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch fire.
■ Place the oven shelves in the desired position
while the oven is cool. If shelves must be ■ Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
handled when hot, do not let or food in the oven when not in use.
pot holder contact the heating elements.
■ Keep the oven vent unobstructed.
■ Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is a
■ Make sure any broiler pan is in place correctly
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also
to reduce the possibility of grease fires.
a precaution against burns from touching hot
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surfaces of the door or oven walls. The lowest ■ If you should have a grease fire in a broiler
position “R” is not designed to slide. pan, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and keep
the oven door closed to contain fire until
■ Do not heat unopened food containers.
it burns out.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injury. ■ Never place, use or self-clean the lower oven
drawer pan in the upper oven.
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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Before Lighting a Gas Burner After Lighting a Gas Burner
■ Make sure all burners are in place. ■ Do not operate the burner for an extended
period of time without cookware on the
■ Make sure all grates on the range are
grate. The finish on the grate may chip
properly placed before using any burner.
without cookware to absorb the heat.
■ If your range has the Gas/Control Lockout
■ Be sure the burners and grates are cool
feature, make sure it is disabled before
before you place your hand, a pot holder,
attempting to light the surface burners.
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cleaning cloths or other materials on them.
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Oval Sealed Gas Burners
Medium Small
Your gas range cooktop has five sealed The dual flame extra large burner (right front)
gas burners. They offer convenience, is the maximum output burner. Like the other
cleanability and flexibility to be used in four burners, it can be turned down from HI
a wide range of cooking applications. to LO for a wide range of cooking applications;
however, this burner is designed to quickly
The smallest burner in the right rear position is bring large amounts of liquid to a boil. It has
the simmer burner. This burner can be turned
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Extra large Dual flame a special POWER BOIL™ setting designed to
down to LO for a very low simmer setting. It
extra large be used with cookware 10 inches or larger
provides precise cooking performance for in diameter.
delicate foods such as sauces or foods that
require low heat for a long cooking time.
The medium (left rear) and the large (left front)
burners are the primary burners for most
cooking. These general-purpose burners can
be turned down from HI to LO to suit a wide
range of cooking needs. The extra large (left
Extra large and dual flame extra large burners only.
Small, medium and center burner
front) burner also has a special POWER BOIL™
graphics only. setting designed to be used with cookware
10 inches or larger in diameter. The center oval burner is the largest in
size and is for large oval pots/pans, round
pots/pans 10″ or greater in diameter or
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Your non-stick coated griddle provides NOTE: Your griddle will discolor over time as it
an extra-large cooking surface for meats, becomes seasoned with use.
pancakes or other food usually prepared
in a frying pan or skillet.
according to the guide below, then switch be careful of grease spillover while cooking.
to the desired cook setting.
■ Do not use oil on the griddle for extended
Type of Food Preheat Cook Setting lengths of time. Permanent staining and/or
Conditions craze lines on the surface could result.
Warming none 3 (MED-LOW) ■ Never place or store any items on the
Tortillas griddle, even when it is not in use. The
Pancakes 4 (MED) 4 (MED) griddle can become heated when using
10 min
the surrounding burners.
Hamburgers HI 5 (MED)
5 min Sear on HI for 1 ■ Do not overheat the griddle. Leaving the
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Using the gas surface burners.
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Top-of-Range Cookware
Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is Glass: There are two types of glass
recommended because it heats quickly cookware—those for oven use only and those
and evenly. Most foods brown evenly in an for top-of-range cooking (saucepans, coffee
aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with tight- and teapots). Glass conducts heat very
fitting lids when cooking with minimum slowly.
amounts of water.
Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for
Cast-Iron: If heated slowly, most skillets will either surface or oven cooking. It conducts
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give satisfactory results. heat very slowly and cools very slowly. Check
cookware manufacturer’s directions to be
Enamelware: Under some conditions,
sure it can be used on gas ranges.
the enamel of some cookware may melt.
Follow cookware manufacturer’s Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor
recommendations for cooking methods. heating properties and is usually combined
with copper, aluminum or other metals for
improved heat distribution. Combination
metal skillets usually work satisfactorily if
they are used with medium heat as the
manufacturer recommends.
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on the sealed gas burner, it will cause
incomplete combustion and can result
in exposure to carbon monoxide levels
above allowable current standards.
This can be hazardous to your health.
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ring over the burner or grate may cause the
Use a flat-bottomed wok. wok bottom sits flat on the grate. They are burner to work improperly, resulting in carbon
available at your local retail store. monoxide levels above allowable standards.
Only a flat-bottomed wok should be used. This could be dangerous to your health.
In case of a power failure, you can light the Surface burners in use when an electrical
gas surface burners on your range with a power failure occurs will continue to operate
match. Hold a lit match to the burner, then normally.
push in and turn the control knob to the LITE
NOTE: If Gas/Control Lockout is in use at the
position. Use extreme caution when lighting
time of a power failure, the surface burners
burners this way.
cannot be lit.
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Using the upper oven controls.
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(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)
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operation. If the function error code repeats, disconnect Touch and hold the GAS/CONTROL LOCKOUT
the power to the oven and call for service. pad for 3 seconds to lock/unlock the surface
If your oven was set for a timed oven operation and burners, oven burners and control panel so
a power outage occurred, the clock and all they cannot be activated.
programmed functions must be reset.
The time of day will flash in the display when there
has been a power outage.
OVEN LIGHT Pad
Touch to turn the oven light on or off.
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Using the upper oven.
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To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.
Before you begin…
The shelves have stop-locks, so that when To remove a shelf, pull it toward you, tilt the
placed correctly on the supports, they will front end up and pull it out.
stop before coming completely out, and
To replace, place the end of the shelf
will not tilt.
(stop-locks) on the support, tilt up the
When placing and removing cookware, front and push the shelf in.
pull the shelf out to the bump on the
NOTE: The shelf is not designed to slide out
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shelf support.
at the special low shelf (R) position.
The oven has 5 shelf positions.
It also has a special low shelf
position (R) for extra large items,
such as a large turkey.
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surfaces during oven or broiler operation— hot air from the vent may ignite flammable
Plastic items on the cooktop may they may become hot. items and will increase pressure in closed
melt if left too close to the vent.
containers, which may cause them to burst.
Vent appearance and location vary.
■ Metal items will become very hot if they are
left on the cooktop, and could cause burns.
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on or off.
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Using the upper oven.
How to Set the Upper Oven for Baking or Roasting
Touch the BAKE pad. Type of Food Shelf Position
Touch the number pads to set the Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) C
desired temperature. Angel food cake A
Touch the START pad. Bundt or pound cakes C
The word ON and 100° will be displayed. Biscuits, muffins, brownies, B or C
As the oven heats up, the display will show cookies, cupcakes,
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Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Baking results will be better if baking pans
To preheat, set the oven at the correct are centered in the oven as much as possible.
temperature. Preheating is necessary when Pans should not touch each other or the walls
baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. of the oven. If you need to use two shelves,
stagger the pans so one is not directly above
For ovens without a preheat indicator light
the other, and leave approximately 11⁄ 2″
or tone, preheat 10 minutes.
between pans, from the front, back and sides
of the wall.
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Aluminum Foil
Do not use aluminum foil on the bottom
of the oven.
Do not use aluminum foil to catch spillovers
when using the CircuWave fan. The foil
will be sucked toward the convection fan.
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.
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Oven Moisture
As your oven heats up, the temperature
change 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.
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How to Set the Upper Oven for Broiling—Close the oven door
Place the meat or fish on a broiler grid Touch the START pad.
in a broiler pan.
NOTE: The display will always automatically
Follow suggested shelf positions in remind you to close the door.
the Broiling Guide.
When broiling is finished, touch the
The oven door must be closed during CLEAR/OFF pad.
broiling.
Close the door. Always broil with Serve the food immediately, and leave the
the door closed.
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Touch the BROIL HI/LO pad once for pan outside the oven to cool during the meal
NOTE: Broil will not work if the HI Broil.
temperature probe is plugged in. for easiest cleaning.
To change to LO Broil, touch the Use LO Broil to cook foods such as poultry
BROIL HI/LO pad again. or thick cuts of meat thoroughly without
over-browning them.
Broiling Guide
The size, weight, thickness, Quantity and/ Shelf First Side Second Side
starting temperature and Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments
your preference of doneness
Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) C 13 8 Space evenly.
will affect broiling times. This ⁄ to 3⁄ 4″ thick
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Rare† 3⁄ 4 to 1″ thick E 6 4 Steaks less than 3⁄ 4″ thick
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†The U.S. Department of Agriculture Medium 1 to 11⁄ 2 lbs. D 8 6 are difficult to cook rare.
says “Rare beef is popular, but you Well Done D 10 8 Slash fat.
should know that cooking it to only Rare† 11⁄ 2″ thick C 10 8
140°F means some food poisoning Medium 2 to 21⁄ 2 lbs. C 15 10–12
organisms may survive.” (Source: Well Done D 20 20
Safe Food Book, Your Kitchen Chicken 1 whole cut up B 25 25 Brush each side with
Guide, USDA Rev. June 1985.) 2 to 21⁄ 2 lbs., melted butter.
split lengthwise Broil skin-side-down first.
Breast B 25 15
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Bread (toast) 2 to 4 slices D 3 1 Space evenly. Place English
English Muffin 2 (split) E 3–4 muffins cut-side-up and
brush with butter if desired.
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Lobster Tails 2–4 B 18–20 Do not Cut through back of shell.
turn Spread open. Brush with
over. melted butter before
broiling and after half of
broiling time.
Fish Fillets 1 lb. (1⁄ 4 to 1⁄ 2″ thick) D 5 5 Handle and turn very
carefully. Brush with
lemon butter before
and during cooking,
if desired.
Salmon
Steaks 2 (1″ thick) D 10 5 Turn carefully. Do not
Fillets 2 (1⁄ 2 to 3⁄ 4″ thick) D 10 turn skin side down.
Ham Slices 1⁄ 2″ thick C 6 6
(precooked) 1″ thick C 8 8
Pork Chops 2 (1⁄ 2″ thick) C 10 10 Slash fat.
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Using the clock and timer.
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Power Outage
If a flashing time is in the display, you have To reset the clock, touch the CLOCK pad.
experienced a power failure. Reset the clock. Enter the correct time of day by touching the
appropriate number pads. Touch the START
pad.
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Using the timed baking and
roasting features (upper oven only).
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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 upper oven will turn on immediately and The word ON and 100° will be displayed.
cook for a selected length of time. At the end The cook time will begin to count down.
of the cooking time, the oven will turn off As the oven heats up, the display will show
automatically. the changing temperature. When the oven
reaches the temperature you set, 3 beeps
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Touch the BAKE pad.
will sound.
Using the number pads, enter the
At the end of timed baking, the oven will turn
desired temperature.
off. The end of cycle tone will sound.
Touch the COOKING TIME pad.
Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear the
display.
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.
Touch the START pad.
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How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop
You can set the upper oven control to delay- If you would like to check the times you have
start the oven, cook for a specific length of set, touch the DELAY START pad to check the
time and then turn off automatically. start time you have set or touch the
COOKING TIME pad to check the length
Make sure the clock shows the correct
of cooking time you have set.
time of day.
The oven will turn on automatically.
Touch the BAKE pad.
The word ON and 100° will be displayed.
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Using the number pads, enter the The cook time will begin to count down.
desired temperature.
As the oven heats up, the display will show
Touch the COOKING TIME pad. the changing temperature. The oven will cook
for the programmed cooking time and shut
NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you off automatically.
may need to add additional time to the length At the end of timed baking, the oven will
of the cooking time. turn off. The end of cycle tone will sound.
Using the number pads, enter the Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear the
desired baking time. display.
Touch the DELAY START pad.
Using the number pads, enter the
time of day you want the oven to
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Using the probe.
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For many foods, especially roasts and poultry, internal food temperature is the best test for doneness.
The temperature probe takes the guesswork out of roasting by cooking foods to the exact doneness you want.
tongs to pull on the cable when removing it. ■ Never leave your probe inside the oven
during a self-cleaning cycle.
■ To avoid breaking the probe, make sure food
The temperature probe has a is completely defrosted before inserting. ■ Do not store the probe in the oven.
skewer-like probe at one end and
a plug at the other end that goes ■ To prevent possible burns, do not unplug
into the outlet in the oven. the probe from the outlet until the oven
has cooled.
After preparing the meat and placing For roasts with no bone, insert the probe into
it on a trivet or on a broiler pan grid, the meatiest part of the roast. For bone-in
follow these directions for proper probe ham or lamb, insert the probe into the center
placement. of the lowest large muscle.
Insert the probe completely into the meat. Insert the probe into the center of dishes
It should not touch the bone, fat or gristle. such as meat loaf or casseroles.
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How to Set the Upper Oven For Roasting When Using the Probe
Insert the probe into the food. When the internal temperature of the
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Using the convection oven.
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The convection oven fan shuts off when the oven door is opened. DO NOT leave the door open for long periods of time
while using convection cooking.
To help you understand the difference Roasts or poultry should be cooked on shelf
between convection bake and roast and position (A).
traditional bake and roast, here are some
When you are convection roasting, it is
general guidelines. important that you use a broiler pan and grid
Convection Bake for best convection roasting results. The pan
is used to catch grease spills and the grid is
■ Preheat the oven. See the Using the Oven– used to prevent grease spatters.
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Preheating and Pan Placement section.
In a convection oven, a fan ■ Place the shelf in shelf position (A).
circulates hot air over, under and ■ Ideal for foods cooked on multiple shelves.
around the food. This circulating
hot air is evenly distributed ■ Good for large quantities of baked foods.
throughout the oven cavity. As a
result, foods are evenly cooked and ■ Good results with cookies, biscuits,
browned—often in less time than brownies, cupcakes, cream puffs, sweet
with regular heat. rolls, angel food cake and bread.
NOTE: To maximize cooking
evenness, the fan is designed to The convection fan circulates the heated
rotate in both directions with a air evenly over and around the food.
pause in between. This is normal.
Convection Roast
■ Good for large tender cuts of meat,
uncovered.
The convection fan circulates the heated air
evenly over and around the food. Meat and
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poultry are browned on all sides as if they
were cooked on a rotisserie. Heated air will
be circulated over, under and around the
food being roasted. The heated air seals in
juices quickly for a moist and tender product
while, at the same time, creating a rich
golden brown exterior.
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Auto Recipe™ Conversion
You can use your favorite recipes in the Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad when
convection oven. baking is finished.
When using CONVECTION BAKE, the oven ■ Use pan size recommended in the recipe.
will automatically convert the oven
■ Some package instructions for frozen
temperature from regular baking to
casseroles, main dishes or baked goods
Convection Bake temperatures.
have been developed using commercial
Using the number pads, enter convection ovens. For best results in this
the temperature recommended oven, preheat the oven and use the
in the recipe. temperature, for regular baking, on the
package.
Touch the START pad.
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Using the convection oven.
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Multi-Shelf Baking
Because heated air is circulated evenly When baking larger foods on 3 shelves, place
throughout the oven, foods can be baked one shelf in the 2nd (A) position, one on the
with excellent results using multiple shelves. 4th (C) position and the third shelf in the 6th
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(E) position.
Multi-shelf baking may increase cook times
slightly for some foods but the overall result is When baking cookies, place the shelves
time saved. Cookies, muffins, biscuits, and in the 3rd (B), 4th (C) and 5th (D) positions.
other quick breads give very good results
with multi-shelf baking.
When convection baking with only
1 shelf, follow the shelf positions
To cook food on more than one rack in
recommended in the Using the convection bake, use CONVECTION BAKE
Oven section. MULTI.
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How to Set the Upper Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the Probe
The display will flash PROBE and the oven After the internal temperature of the food
control will signal if the probe is inserted into reaches 100°F, the changing internal
For best results when roasting large the outlet, and you have not set a probe temperature will be shown in the display.
turkeys and roasts, we recommend temperature and touched the START pad.
using the probe included in the When the internal temperature of the
convection oven. Place the shelf in the shelf position (A). food reaches the number you have set,
Insert the probe completely into the food. the probe and the oven turn off and the
oven control signals. To stop the signal,
Plug the probe into the outlet in the
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touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Use hot
oven. Make sure it is pushed all the way
pads to remove the probe from the
in. Close the oven door.
food. Do not use tongs to pull on it—
Touch the CONVECTION ROAST pad. they might damage it.
Touch the number pads to set the
desired oven temperature.
CAUTION: To prevent possible
burns, do not unplug the probe from the
Touch the PROBE pad. oven outlet until the oven has cooled. Do
not store the probe in the oven.
Touch the number pads to set the
desired internal food temperature. NOTE:
To change the oven temperature during ■ If the probe is removed from the food
the Convection Roast cycle, touch the before the final temperature is reached, a
CONVECTION ROAST pad and then touch tone will sound and the display will flash
the number pads to set the new desired until the probe is removed from the oven.
temperature.
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■ You will hear a fan while cooking with this
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Touch the START pad. feature. The fan will stop when the door is
opened but the heat will not turn off.
When the oven starts to heat, the word ■ You can use the timer even though you
LO will be in the display. cannot use timed oven operations while
using the probe.
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Using the convection oven.
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Using the timed convection
baking features (upper oven only).
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You will hear a fan while cooking with this feature. The fan will stop when the door is opened but the heat
will not turn off.
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 upper oven will turn on immediately and Touch the number pads to set the
cook for a selected length of time. At the end desired length of cooking time.
of the cooking time, the oven will turn off The minimum cooking time you
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automatically. can set is 1 minute.
Touch the CONVECTION BAKE MULTI/ The oven temperature that you set and
1 RACK pad once for multi-rack the cooking time that you entered will be
convection baking. This mode is used for in the display.
cooking food items on more than one Touch the START pad.
rack (i.e., 2, 3 or more racks) at the same
time in convection bake. See the Multi- The display shows the oven temperature that
Shelf Baking section for more information. you set and the cooking time countdown. The
Touch the CONVECTION BAKE MULTI/ display starts changing once the temperature
1 RACK pad twice for one rack convection reaches 100°F.
baking. This mode is used for cooking food At the end of timed convection bake the
items on only one rack in convection bake. oven will turn off. The end of cycle tone
Touch the CONVECTION ROAST pad will sound. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad
for convection roasting. to clear the display if necessary.
Touch the number pads to set the Remove the food from the oven.
desired oven temperature. Remember, foods that are left in the
Touch the COOKING TIME pad. oven continue cooking after the
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controls are off.
NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you
may need to add additional time to the length
of the cooking time.
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Make sure the clock shows the correct turn on and start cooking.
time of day.
If you would like to check the times you have
Touch the CONVECTION BAKE MULTI/1 set, touch the DELAY START pad to check
RACK pad once for multi-rack the start time you have set or touch the
convection baking. This mode is used for COOKING TIME pad to check the length
cooking food items on more than one of cooking time you have set.
rack (i.e., 2, 3 or more racks) at the same
time in convection bake. See the Multi- Touch the START pad.
Shelf Baking section for more
information. Touch the CONVECTION NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are
BAKE MULTI/1 RACK pad twice for one using timed baking and do not touch the START
rack convection baking. This mode is pad after entering the baking temperature.
used for cooking food items on only one When the oven turns on at the time of
rack in convection bake. day you have set, the display will show
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Touch the CONVECTION ROAST pad the changing temperature (starting at 100°F)
for convection roasting. and the cooking time countdown.
Touch the number pads to set the At the end of timed convection bake the oven
desired oven temperature. will turn off. The end of cycle tone
will sound.
Touch the COOKING TIME pad.
Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear the
NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you display if necessary. When baking is
may need to add additional time to the length finished, remove the food from the oven.
of the cooking time. Remember, even though the oven shuts
off automatically, foods continue
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Special features of your upper oven control.
Safety Instructions
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, touch the START pad. The special features will remain in memory after
a power failure.
12 Hour Shut-Off
Operating Instructions
With this feature, should you forget and leave Touch the DELAY START pad. The
the oven on, the control will automatically turn display will show 12 shdn (12 hour
off the oven after 12 hours during baking shut-off). Touch the DELAY START pad
functions or after 3 hours during a broil function. again and the display will show no shdn
(no shut-off).
If you wish to turn OFF this feature, follow
the steps below. Touch the START pad to activate the no
shut-off and leave the control set in this
Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads
special features mode.
at the same time for 3 seconds until the
display shows SF.
At the end of a timed cycle, 3 short beeps will Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
sound followed by one beep every 6 seconds pad. The display shows CON BEEP
until the CLEAR/OFF pad is touched. This (continual beep). Touch the KITCHEN
continual 6 second beep may be canceled. TIMER ON/OFF pad again. The display
shows BEEP. (This cancels the one beep
To cancel the 6 second beep:
every 6 seconds.)
Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads
Touch the START pad.
at the same time for 3 seconds until the
display shows SF.
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display shows LOC. after a power failure.
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If this is the choice you want, touch the
until the display shows SF.
START pad.
Touch the CLOCK pad once.
NOTE: If the clock is in the black-out mode you
The display will show 12 hr.
will not be able to use the Delay Start function.
If this is the choice you want,
touch the START pad.
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that keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 display will show Hld OFF.
hours after the cooking function is finished.
Touch the COOKING TIME pad again
This feature can only be used when to activate the feature. The display
timed cooking. will show Hld ON.
To activate this feature, follow the steps Touch the START pad to activate the
below. cook and hold feature and leave the
control set in this special features mode.
Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.
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Safety Instructions Using the Sabbath Feature. (on some models)
(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays)
The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting in the upper oven only. It cannot be used for convection,
broiling, self-cleaning, or Delay Start cooking.
NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed.
The bulb may be removed. See the Oven Light Replacement section.
How to Set for Regular Baking/Roasting
Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day Touch the START pad.
and the oven is off.
After a random delay period of
Press and hold both the BAKE and BROIL approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute, ⊃ ⊃
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HI/LO pads, at the same time, until the will appear in the display indicating that the
display shows SF. oven is baking/roasting. If ⊃ ⊃ doesn’t appear
in the display, start again at Step 4.
Tap the DELAY START pad until SAb bAtH
appears in the display. To adjust the oven temperature, touch the
BAKE pad, enter the new temperature using
Touch the START pad and ⊃ will appear
the number pads, and touch the START pad.
in the display.
NOTE: The CLEAR/OFF and COOKING TIME pads
Touch the BAKE pad. No signal will be given.
are active during the Sabbath feature.
Using the number pads, enter the desired
When the display shows ⊃ the
oven is set in Sabbath. When the
temperature between 170° and 550°.
display shows ⊃ ⊃ the oven is No signal or temperature will be given.
baking/roasting.
Touch the number pads to set the desired the number pads, and touch the START pad.
length of cooking time between 1 minute and When cooking is finished, the display will change
9 hours and 99 minutes. The cooking time from ⊃ ⊃ to ⊃ and 0:00 will appear, indicating that
that you entered will be displayed. the oven has turned OFF but is still set in Sabbath.
When the display shows ⊃ the Remove the cooked food.
oven is set in Sabbath. When the Touch the START pad.
display shows ⊃ ⊃ the oven is
baking/roasting. Touch the BAKE pad. No signal will be given.
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Adjust the upper oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
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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 not affect the broiling or the self-cleaning temperatures. The adjustment will be
retained in memory after a power failure.
To Adjust the Thermostat
Operating Instructions
Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads When you have made the adjustment,
at the same time for 3 seconds until the touch the START pad to go back to the
display shows SF. time of day display. Use your oven as
you would normally.
Touch the BAKE pad. A two digit number
shows in the display. NOTE: The thermostat adjustment for Baking
will also affect Convection Baking or
Touch BAKE once to decrease (-)
Convection Roasting.
the oven temperature, or twice to
increase (+).
The oven temperature can be adjusted
up as much as 35°F or down as much
as 35°F. Touch the number pads the
same way you read them. For example,
to change the oven temperature 15°F,
touch 1 and 5.
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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.
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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%
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Using the lower oven drawer.
Safety Instructions
The lower oven drawer may be used to bake foods using the same times and temperatures as a standard oven. Foods
ideal for baking in the lower oven drawer include pizza, frozen foods, casseroles, biscuits, rolls and many desserts.
knob is in the ON position. It remains ON ■ Do not put food, foil or cookware directly
until the knob is moved to the OFF position. on the bottom of the lower oven drawer.
■ The “Heating” signal light is located below Always use the included drawer rack.
the ON signal light and glows when the ■ If foods require a cover, use only foil or lids
heating elements are active. Preheat is able to withstand baking temperatures. Do
complete after the “Heating” signal has not use plastic.
turned off for the first time
with each use. ■ Maximum height of foods that can be
placed in the lower oven drawer is 4 ″.
Push in and turn the lower oven ■ Do not put liquid or water in the lower oven
drawer knob to any desired
setting.
drawer.
■ Never place plastics, paper, canned foods
or combustible material in the lower oven
drawer.
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The lower oven drawer uses less energy than the upper oven.
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The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly.
Before a Clean Cycle
For the first self-clean cycle, we recommend Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglass
venting your kitchen with an open window material of the oven door gasket cannot
or using a ventilation fan or hood. withstand abrasion. It is essential for the
gasket to remain intact. If you notice it
Remove the shelves, any broiler pan,
becoming worn or frayed, replace it.
broiler grid, probe, all cookware and
Wipe up heavy soil on the oven any aluminum foil from the oven. Wipe up any heavy spillovers on the oven
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bottom. bottom.
The oven shelves can be self-cleaned,
but they will darken, lose their luster Make sure the oven light bulb cover is
and become hard to slide. in place and the oven light is off.
Soil on the front frame of the range and IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is
outside the gasket on the door will need extremely sensitive to the fumes given off
to be cleaned by hand. Clean these areas during the self-cleaning cycle of any range.
with hot water, soap-filled scouring pads or Move birds to another well-ventilated room.
cleansers such as Soft Scrub®. Rinse well
NOTE: Use caution when opening the upper
with clean water and dry.
oven after the self-clean cycle has ended.
The oven may still be hot.
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NOTE: The surface burners must be turned off The door locks automatically. The display
prior to the self-clean start time. will show the clean time remaining. It will
Touch the SELF CLEAN pad. not be possible to open the oven door until
the temperature drops below the lock
NOTE: If the display shows LOC, touch
temperature and the LOCKED DOOR
and hold the GAS/CONTROL LOCKOUT
light goes off.
pad for 3 seconds to turn it off. See the
Gas/Control Lockout section. The oven shuts off automatically when the
Using the number pads, enter the clean cycle is complete.
desired clean time, if a time other than When the LOCKED DOOR light is off, the
4 hours is needed.
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door will unlock automatically.
Clean cycle time is normally 4 hours. You can
■ The words LOCK DOOR will flash and the
change the clean time to any time between
oven control will signal if you set the clean
3 hours and 5 hours, depending on how dirty
cycle and forget to close the oven door.
your oven is.
■ To stop a clean cycle, touch the CLEAR/OFF
Touch the START pad.
pad. When the LOCKED DOOR light goes
off indicating the oven has cooled below
the locking temperature, you may open
the door.
■ Do not use the lower oven drawer during
a self-clean cycle.
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Using the self-cleaning upper oven.
Safety Instructions
The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly.
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Care and cleaning of the range.
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Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip
device is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this
precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.
Operating Instructions
Turn all controls OFF before removing the
Burner burner parts. CAUTION: Do not operate the
cap cooktop without all burner parts and grates
The round side burner caps and burner in place.
heads can be lifted off, making them easy
Burner to clean. The electrodes are not removable.
head Electrode Burner head
The oval center burner head and cap
assembly can be lifted off, making it easy Electrode
Electrode to clean. The burner electrode is not
removable. Burner
Burner Front left, back
base
base right and back left
burner Front right burner
Make sure the hole in the burner
head is positioned over the electrode Center The electrode of the spark igniter is
and that the burner head is fully griddle
inserted inside the burner base. exposed when the burner head is
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removed. When one burner is turned
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A small gap between the base and Burner
head is normal. head and to LITE, all the burners spark. Do not
cap attempt to disassemble or clean around
Front left burner, back right burner assembly any burner while another burner is on.
and back left burner
Electrode An electric shock may result, which
Burner cap could cause you to knock over hot
cookware.
Burner head
Stability Use a
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chamber sewing
needle or
twist-tie to
unclog the
small hole
Burner base Electrode in the
burner
head.
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Burner head
To remove burned-on food, soak the burner heads
in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water
Stability Use a for 20–30 minutes. For more stubborn stains, use
chamber sewing
needle or a toothbrush.
twist-tie to
unclog the
small hole After cleaning
Burner base Electrode in the Slot
burner Before putting the burner caps, heads and oval
head.
head/cap assembly back, shake out excess water Front of range Electrode
Make sure the slot in the burner
and then dry them thoroughly by setting in a
head is positioned over
warm oven for 30 minutes. Caps
the electrode.
Replace the matching size caps onto the burner
Hole in bases or heads.
burner
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Burner Grates
Your range has three professional-style double If white spots remain, remove them
grates. These grates are position-specific. with a soap-filled scouring pad and rinse
For maximum stability, these grates should thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture.
only be used in their proper positions. For These deposits are usually a salt residue that
Appearance may vary.
convenience, the undersides of the side grates cannot be removed by the clean cycle.
The grates may be cleaned in a are marked “OUTSIDE.” Make sure the front
dishwasher.
portion of both grates is in front. The center Cleaning Grates—Dishwasher
grate can be interchanged front to back. The grates may be cleaned in the dishwasher.
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Remove any burnt-on food particles that
Cleaning Grates—Soap and Water you can prior to placing the grates in the
Lift grates out when cool. Grates should be dishwasher. Place them on the lowest rack
Outside Center Outside washed regularly and, of course, after of the dishwasher and run on a “heavy duty”
grate grate grate
spillovers. Wash them in hot, soapy water cycle.
and rinse with clean water. When replacing
Do not operate a burner for an extended
the grates, be sure they are positioned
period of time without cookware on the grate.
securely over the burners. Replace the grates
The finish on the grate may chip without
so that straight lines are formed
cookware to absorb the heat.
with the center ribs of all three grates.
Although the grates are durable, they will
Cleaning Grates—Self-Clean Oven gradually lose their shine, regardless of the
To get rid of burned-on food, you may use best care you can give them. This is due
the self-clean cycle of your range. Remove to their continual exposure to high
any burnt-on food particles that you can temperatures and abrasion by the cookware.
prior to placing the grates in the oven. Place
Support Bumpers
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the gray porcelain-coated racks in positions
“R”, “B” and “D”. If one or more of the circular silicone grate
support bumpers in the cooktop are missing
NOTE: Do not clean the griddle in the or damaged, replacement parts can be
self-cleaning oven. obtained by calling 1.800.GE.CARES.
The oven has 5 shelf positions. Place one grate each on the oven racks To insert the new bumpers, simply insert
Place the gray porcelain-coated from side to side. Follow the instructions
racks in positions “R”, “B” and “D” the cone shaped end and push down while
for self-cleaning the grates. Place for how to set the upper oven for cleaning. gently twisting or rocking the bumper.
one grate each on the oven racks
from side to side.
NOTE: Use caution when removing the grates
from the oven after the self-clean cycle has
ended. The grates may still be hot.
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For heavily-soiled grates, you may notice
some white ash on the grate. Wipe it off
with a damp cloth after the grate cools.
Cooktop Surface
To avoid damaging the stainless steel surface
NOTE: Do not store flammable materials
of the cooktop and to prevent it from becoming
in an oven, drawer or near the cooktop.
dull, clean up spills right away. Foods with a lot
Do not store or use combustible materials,
of acid (tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices, etc.)
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
or foods with high sugar content could cause
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
a dull spot if allowed to set.
appliance.
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Griddle
NOTES: ■ Never use knives or cut food on the griddle.
■ The griddle is to be used over the center Wash with hot, soapy water after each use.
burner only. Store carefully to prevent scratching.
■ Do not clean the griddle in a self-cleaning oven. Griddle Precautions:
■ Do not clean the griddle in a dishwasher. ■ If something has spilled under the griddle,
it should be cleaned up as soon as possible
■ Wash with hot, soapy water after each use to prevent “baked on” food soil.
while using a sponge or dishcloth.
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even after cleaning.
door open. Grasp firmly on each side and lift
the door straight up and off the hinges. To clean the outside of the door:
Lift the door straight up and off
the hinges. NOTE: Be careful not to place hands between ■ Use soap and water to thoroughly clean
the hinge and the oven door frame as the the top, sides and front of the oven door.
hinge could snap back and pinch fingers. Rinse well. You may also use a glass
cleaner to clean the glass on the outside
To replace the door, make sure the hinges
of the door.
are in the special stop position. Position the
slots in the bottom of the door squarely over ■ Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato
the hinges. Then lower the door slowly and sauces and basting materials containing
evenly over both hinges at the same time. If acids may cause discoloration and should
the hinges snap back against the oven frame, be wiped up immediately. When the
The gasket is designed with a gap pull them back out. surface is cool, clean and rinse.
at the bottom to allow for proper
air circulation. To clean the inside of the door: ■ Do not use oven cleaners, cleansing
Do not rub or clean the door powders or harsh abrasives on the
■ Do not allow excess water to run into
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gasket—it has an extremely low outside of the door.
resistance to abrasion. any holes or slots in the door.
If you notice the gasket becoming
worn, frayed or damaged in any ■ Because the area inside the gasket is
way or if it has become displaced cleaned during the self-clean cycle, you do
on the door, you should have it not need to clean this by hand. Any soap
replaced. left on the liner causes additional stains
when the oven is heated.
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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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Care and cleaning of the range.
Safety Instructions
Most cleaning can be done with the drawer it in slightly to hook it.
in place. However, the drawer may be Slide the drawer all the way in.
removed if further cleaning is needed. Use
soap and warm water to thoroughly clean.
To remove the drawer:
Pull the drawer straight out until
it stops.
cleaning or service, disconnect the range oven drawer pan in the upper oven.
electrical power supply at the household ■ Lower oven drawer has a removable pan
distribution panel by removing the fuse or for easy cleaning. Clean with hot, soapy
switching off the circuit breaker. Make sure water and a sponge or dish towel. Dry
the drawer heating element is cool. with a clean cloth. An oven cleaner, such
as Easy-Off®, may also be used. Be sure to
NOTE: Allow lower oven drawer to cool
follow the directions on the oven cleaner.
before removing pan.
Replace the pan in the lower oven drawer.
NOTE: Wipe spills promptly after each use.
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Glass Window
To clean the outside glass finish, use a glass
cleaner. Rinse and polish with a dry cloth.
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under the lower oven drawer.
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It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel The control knobs may be removed for easier
after each use of the oven. Clean with cleaning.
mild soap and water or vinegar and water,
Make sure the knobs are in the OFF positions
rinse with clean water and polish dry with
and pull them straight off the stems for
a soft cloth.
cleaning.
Surface burner knob
Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid
The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher
cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven
or they may also be washed with soap and
cleaners on the control panel—they will
water. Make sure the insides of the knobs
damage the finish. A 50/50 solution of
are dry before replacing.
vinegar and hot water works well.
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Replace the knobs in the OFF position
to ensure proper placement.
Metal parts can be cleaned with soap
and water. Do not use steel wool, abrasives,
ammonia, acids or commercial oven cleaners.
Dry with a soft cloth.
NOTE: The lower oven drawer control knob is
not interchangeable with the surface burner
knobs. Be sure to reinstall the lower oven
drawer knob to the original location. The lower
oven drawer knob may be identified by the
increasing numbers from “WM” to “450.”
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Installation of the range.
Safety Instructions
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Operating Instructions
■ A flexible gas connector, when used, must not
exceed 3 feet.
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NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave these instructions
the Important Safety Information section in the
with the appliance after installation is completed.
front of this manual. Read them carefully.
NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Owner’s Manual
IMPORTANT: OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES
and Installation Instructions for future use.
AND ORDINANCES.
SERVICER: The electrical diagram is in an envelope
NOTE: This appliance must be properly grounded.
attached to the back of the range.
Troubleshooting Tips
Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
If you smell gas:
Open windows. Extinguish any open flame.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
CAUTION: FOR PERSONAL SAFETY,
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Canadian Electrical Code Part I and/or local the cooking surface and the bottom of
codes. See Electrical Connections in this unprotected cabinets.
section.
■ If a 30″ clearance between cooking surface
■ Before installing your range on linoleum and overhead combustible material or metal
or any other synthetic floor covering, make cabinets cannot be maintained, protect the
sure the floor covering can withstand 180°F underside of the cabinets above the cooktop
without shrinking, warping or discoloring. with not less than 1/4″ insulating millboard
Do not install the range over carpeting covered with sheet metal not less than
unless a sheet of 1/4″ thick plywood or 0.0122″ thick.
similar insulator is placed between the
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Safety Instructions
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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28-1/4” to 29”
30” Depth varies depending on model.
See specifications sheet for your model.
36-1/4” ± 1/4”
Height
47-3/4”
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Depth with door open:
46-3/8”
Front edge of
the range side
To cabinets 0” panel forward
below cooktop from cabinet
and at the
36”
range back 1/4” 0”
To cabinets below
cooktop and at
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LOCATION GUIDELINES
Do not locate the range where it may be subject to strong drafts. Any openings in the floor or
wall behind the range should be sealed. Make sure the openings around the base of the range
that supply fresh air for combustion and ventilation are not obstructed by carpeting or woodwork.
Your range, like many other household items, This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning
is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings or servicing. Also, make sure your floor covering
such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting. Use care will withstand 180°F. (See the Installation Safety
when moving the range on this type of flooring. Instructions section.)
It is recommended that the following simple and
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IMPORTANT!
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Remove all tape and packaging. Make sure the burners are properly seated and level.
Take the accessory pack out of the oven.
Check to be sure that no range parts have come loose during shipping.
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Safety Instructions
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
30”
Operating Instructions
3”
Recommended area for
through-the-wall connection 3”
of pipe stub/shut-off valve. 9”
7-1/2” 2”
Instructions
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Recommended area
for through-the-floor
connection of pipe stub/
shut-off valve.
Troubleshooting Tips
Your range is designed to operate at a pressure of 5 ″ of water column on natural gas or,
if designed for LP gas (propane or butane), 10 ″ of water column.
Make sure you are supplying your range When checking for proper operation of the
with the type of gas for which it is designed. regulator, the inlet pressure must be at least 1″
greater than the operating (manifold) pressure
This range is convertible for use on natural or
as given above.
propane gas. If you decide to use this range on
LP gas, conversion must be made by a qualified The pressure regulator located at the inlet of the range
LP installer before attempting to operate the manifold must remain in the supply line regardless of
range on that gas. whether natural or LP gas is being used.
For proper operation, the pressure of natural A flexible metal appliance connector used to
gas supplied to the regulator must be between connect the range to the gas supply line should
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5″ and 13″ of water column. have an I.D. of 1/2″ and be 5 feet in length for ease
of installation. In Canada, flexible connectors must
For LP gas, the pressure supplied must be between
be single wall metal connectors no longer than
10″ and 13″ of water column.
6 feet in length.
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30”
Recommended acceptable
electrical outlet area. Orient
Operating Instructions
2-1/4”
7-1/2”
60 Hz., and connected to an individual, properly the above specifications, it is recommended that
grounded circuit protected by a circuit breaker a licensed electrician install an approved outlet.
or time-delay fuse (40 amp). The receptacle must
be NEMA 14-50R to accept the 4-prong plug ■ Locate the electric supply as illustrated.
supplied with the range.
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Safety Instructions
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Operating Instructions
unless local codes require a hard-piped connection. to the adapter on the range. Position range
Never use an old connector when installing a to permit connection at the shut-off valve.
new range. If the hard piping method is used, you When all connections have been made, make
must carefully align the pipe; the range cannot be sure all range controls are in the off position
moved after the connection is made. and turn on the main gas supply valve.
To prevent gas leaks, put pipe joint compound on, Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and
or wrap pipe thread tape with Teflon* around, all connections to check for leaks in the system.
male (external) pipe threads.
Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the
gas line in an easily accessed location outside
CAUTION : DO NOT USE A
FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.
of the range. Make sure everyone operating
the range knows where and how to shut off When using test pressures greater than 1/2 psig
the gas supply to the range. to pressure test the gas supply system of the
Install male 1/2″ flare union adapter to residence, disconnect the range and individual
the 1/2″ NPT internal thread elbow at inlet shut-off valve from the gas supply piping. When
Instructions
of regulator. Use a backup wrench on the using test pressures of 1/2 psig or less to test the
Installation
regulator fitting to avoid damage. gas supply system, simply isolate the range from
When installing the range from the front, the gas supply system by closing the individual
remove the 90° elbow for easier installation. shut-off valve.
Install male 1/2″ or 3/4″ flare union adapter to *Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont
the NPT internal thread of the manual shut-off
Troubleshooting Tips
Pressure Gas Flow into Range 90° Elbow
regulator
Nipple Black
Adapter iron pipe
Flex
connector Pressure
(6 ft. max.) Union
regulator
Union
Adapter Nipple
Gas
shut-off
Installer: Inform the consumer of the valve
Installer: Inform Gas location of the gas shut-off valve. 1/2″ or 3/4″
the consumer of shut-off Gas pipe
1/2″ or 3/4″ valve
the location of the Gas pipe Alternate Hookup Adapter
gas shut-off valve.
90° Elbow 90° Elbow
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Nipple
Nipple
Quick connect
or union
Pressure
Gas Nipple
regulator
shut-off 90°
valve Elbow
1/2″ or 3/4″
Gas pipe 90° Elbow
Adapter
Installer: Inform the consumer of the
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Safety Instructions
2 screws to
remove wire
cover
Troubleshooting Tips
Retaining
tab
Terminal
block Neutral
terminal
Ground plate
(grounding
to range)
Ground
screw
Operating Instructions
the neutral terminal located in the center of may vary)
the terminal block. The power leads must be
connected to the lower left and the lower right
terminals of the terminal block. Neutral
terminal
Locate the copper ground strap on the
Ground
lower back of the range. plate Ground strap
Loosen the upper center screw on the
terminal block.
Slide the open slotted end of the ground strap
under the upper center screw on the terminal
block. Make sure the ground strap is all the
way against the upper center screw and
tighten it in place.
Place the ground plate (removed earlier) over Power cord
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Installation
the bottom of the ground strap, press them
against the range frame and attach them
with the ground screw (removed earlier).
Ground strap
Insert the new power cord through the strain Open slotted end
relief. Allow enough slack to easily attach the
wires to the terminal block.
Insert the 3 terminal screws (removed earlier)
through each power cord terminal ring and
into the lower terminals of the terminal block.
Be certain that the center wire (white/neutral)
Troubleshooting Tips
is connected to the center lower position of
the terminal block. Tighten screws securely
(approximately 20 inch-lbs.) into the terminal
block.
Secure the strain relief in place in the bracket
by tightening the strain relief screws.
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Safety Instructions
terminal block.
Slide the open slotted end of the ground strap
under the upper center screw on the terminal
block. Make sure the ground strap is all the
way against the upper center screw and Squeeze connector
tighten it in place.
Place the ground plate (removed earlier) over Conduit
the bottom of the ground strap, press them Bracket
against the range frame and attach them
with the ground screw (removed earlier).
Remove the strain relief clamp from the Terminal
bracket. block
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Safety Instructions
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Operating Instructions
locally), matching the diameter of your
conduit, in the bracket hole. Insert the conduit
through the squeeze connector. Allow enough
slack to easily attach the wires to the terminal
block.
NOTE: Do not install the conduit without Squeeze connector
a squeeze connector.
Insert the ground bare wire tip between the Conduit
Bracket
range frame and the ground plate (removed
earlier) and secure it in place with the ground
screw (removed earlier). Insert the bare wire
(white/neutral) tip through the bottom center Terminal
of the terminal block opening. Insert the two block Ground
plate
side bare wire tips into the lower left and the (grounding
lower right terminal block openings. Tighten
Instructions
Wire tips
Installation
to range)
the screws until the wire is firmly secure
(approximately 20 inch-lbs.).
Ground
NOTE: Make sure the wire is completely screw
inserted into the terminal block and a secure
connection is made.
Secure the squeeze connector in place in the
bracket by tightening the squeeze connector Bracket
screws.
NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING:
Troubleshooting Tips
Aluminum building wire may be used but it must Wire used, location and enclosure
be rated for the correct amperage and voltage of splices, etc., must conform to good wiring
to make connection. practices and local codes.
Wire
cover
Back of range
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Safety Instructions
Place burner heads over the electrodes Place the matching size caps onto the burner
on the cooktop, in the correct locations bases or heads.
according to their size. There is one small, one
medium, one extra large and one dual flame Medium cap Small cap
extra large burner head.
Medium head Small head
Burner cap
Burner cap The undersides of the left and right grates are
marked “OUTSIDE.” Place the middle grate with
Burner Burner its bowed front toward the front of the range.
head head
Stability Electrode
chamber Burner
base
Burner base Electrode
Make sure the slot Make sure the hole in the burner head
in the burner head assembly is positioned over the electrode Outside grate Center grate Outside grate
is positioned over and that the burner head is fully inserted
Troubleshooting Tips
Slot
Front of range Electrode
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Safety Instructions
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Operating Instructions
the supply lines, burners should light within
4 seconds. After burner lights, rotate knob out
of the LITE position. Try each burner in succession
until all burners have been checked.
Quality of Flames
The combustion quality of burner flames needs
to be determined visually.
(A) Yellow flames—
Call for service
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Installation
(B) Yellow tips on
outer cones—
Normal for LP gas
Troubleshooting Tips
With LP gas, some yellow tipping on outer cones
is normal.
MAKE SURE ALL CONTROLS ARE LEFT IN THE MAKE SURE THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION
OFF POSITION. AND VENTILATION AIR TO THE RANGE IS
UNOBSTRUCTED.
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Safety Instructions
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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.
Operating Instructions
Burner hole or slits on the side • Remove the burner caps and clean them. Check and
of the burner may be clogged. clean the electrode area for burned-on food or grease.
See the Care and cleaning of the range section.
Improper burner assembly. • Make sure the burner parts are installed correctly.
See the Care and cleaning of the range section.
Surface burners light The oven gas shut-off valve • To check the oven gas shut-off valve, remove the
but oven does not may have accidentally been drawer (see the Care and cleaning of the range section)
moved during cleaning or Remove the rear access panel by unscrewing the thumb
moving. screws in the upper left and right corner. Look for the
gas shut-off lever at the back of the range.
Lever is
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Installation
shown closed. Thumb screws
PULL TO OPEN.
Burner flames very Improper air to gas ratio. • If range is connected to LP gas, contact the person
large or yellow who installed your range or made the conversion.
Control signals after You forgot to enter a bake • Touch the BAKE pad and desired temperature or the
entering cooking time temperature or cleaning time. SELF CLEAN pad and desired clean time.
or start time
Food does not bake Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the upper oven section.
or roast properly
Troubleshooting Tips
in the upper oven Shelf position is incorrect. • See the Using the upper oven section.
Incorrect cookware or cookware • See the Using the upper oven section.
of improper size being used.
Oven thermostat needs • See the Adjust the upper oven thermostat—
adjustment. Do it yourself! section.
Clock not set correctly. • See the Using the clock and timer section.
Aluminum foil used improperly • See the Care and cleaning of the range section.
in the oven.
Oven bottom not securely • See the Installation of the range section.
seated in position.
Burners do not light Gas/Control Lockout feature • Allow the range to cool down and touch and hold the
is activated. GAS/CONTROL LOCKOUT pad (on some models) for
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Troubleshooting Tips
“Close Door” scrolls in The display will always • This is a normal reminder to close the door when
the display when BROIL automatically remind you to broiling.
is set close the door.
Food does not Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure you touch the BROIL HI/LO pad.
broil properly
Oven door not closed. • See the Using the upper oven section.
in the upper oven
Improper shelf position • See the Broiling Guide.
being used.
Food being cooked in • For best results, use a pan designed for broiling.
a hot pan. Make sure it is cool.
Cookware not suited • For best results, use a pan designed for broiling.
for broiling.
Oven bottom not securely • See the Installation of the range section.
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seated in position.
Upper oven temperature Oven thermostat • See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
too hot or too cold needs adjustment. section.
Clock and timer Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live,
do not work inserted in the electrical outlet. properly grounded outlet.
A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Troubleshooting Tips
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the clock and timer section.
Upper oven light Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
does not work
Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live,
inserted in the electrical outlet. properly grounded outlet.
Upper oven will not The oven temperature is too • Allow the range to cool to room temperature and
self-clean high to set a self-clean operation. reset the controls.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning upper oven section.
Excessive smoking Excessive soil. • Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Open the windows to
rid the room of smoke. Wait until the LOCKED DOOR
light goes off. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the
clean cycle.
Oven door will not open Oven too hot. • Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.
after a clean cycle
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Operating Instructions
Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean again or
for a longer period of time.
“LOCK DOOR” flashes The self-clean cycle has been • Close the oven door.
in the display selected but the door is not
closed.
LOCKED DOOR light The oven door is locked • Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool.
is on when you want because the temperature
to cook inside the oven has not
dropped below the
locking temperature.
“F—and a number or You have a function error code. • Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for
letter” flash in the display one hour. Put the oven back into operation.
If the function code repeats. • Disconnect all power to the range for 5 minutes and
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then reconnect power. If the function error code
repeats, call for service.
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.
Troubleshooting Tips
black-out mode.
Unable to get the Oven control pads were • The BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads must be touched at
display to show “SF” not pressed properly. 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 touching the CLEAR/OFF pad, setting the clock
and resetting any cooking function.
“Burning” or “oily” This is normal in a new oven • To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a
odor emitting from and will disappear in time. minimum of 3 hours. See the Using the self-cleaning
the vent oven section.
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LOC appears in The Gas/Control Lockout feature • Be sure the surface burner controls are turned OFF.
the display is activated. Turn this feature off to use the range. See the
Gas/Control Lockout section.
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Safety Instructions
Troubleshooting Tips
Convection fan Preheat temperature • Fan will start automatically once the preheat
not working not reached. temperature is reached.
Drawer does not slide The drawer is out of alignment. • Fully extend the drawer and push it all the way in.
smoothly or drags See the Care and cleaning of the range section.
Drawer is overloaded or load • Reduce weight. Redistribute drawer contents.
is unbalanced.
Lower oven drawer A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
will not work blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
The upper oven is self-cleaning. • Wait for the self-clean cycle to finish and the oven
to cool.
Controls improperly set. • See the Lower oven drawer section.
Instructions
Installation
Food dries out in the Moisture escaping. • Cover food with lid or aluminum foil.
lower oven drawer
Oven drawer not fully closed. • Push drawer in until latch engages.
Troubleshooting Tips
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Accessories.
Safety Instructions
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You can find these accessories and many more at ge.com (U.S.) or
www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada), or call 800.626.2002 (U.S.) or 888.261.3055 (Canada)
(during normal business hours). Have your model number ready.
Operating Instructions
Grates Surface Burner Caps
Instructions
Installation
Oven and Drawer Racks Broiler Pan Cleaner
Troubleshooting Tips
Light Bulbs Knobs
• Durable
• Able to be cleaned in a self-cleaning oven
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Instructions
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GE Dual Fuel Range Warranty. (For customers in the United States)
Safety Instructions
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, Staple your receipt here.
or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule Proof of the original purchase
service, on-line, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES date is needed to obtain service
(800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model number under the warranty.
available when calling for service.
Operating Instructions
From the date of the limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service
original purchase to replace the defective part.
Instructions
Installation
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided
in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased
for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer
is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to
an Authorized GE Service Location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service
Troubleshooting Tips
calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know
what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
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GE Dual Fuel Range Warranty. (For customers in Canada)
Safety Instructions
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers Staple your receipt here.
or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service, Proof of the original purchase
call 1.800.561.3344. Please have serial number and model date is needed to obtain service
number available when calling for service. under the warranty.
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided
in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
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Notes.
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