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1. Safety INStructiOns wc eee 2 5 Anti Tip Device cccsssseeeeeees 2 3 33 41 Operating Instructions Tips Aluminum Foil cceeeeeeeesteeeeeneeeees 5 15 18 PedUICS EA E EE E E E OVEN EAE D EAE O EE AE EENE EAE E 10 22 BAKO gera AR 14 15 Broiling Broiling Guide 0 18 19 ClOGK ANd MME ceirean n sarin naweawnes 13 Control Settings 10 14 16 18 Door Latch 14 16 18 20 21 48 Light Bulb Replacement 10 28 PIONCOING nesese ote 14 17 Roasting Roasting Guide 16 17 Self Cleaning Instructions 2022 Shelves ccccceeeeessssseseeeeeeeees 11 14 16 27 Surface COOKING s scccccessessseeseeeensesseees 8 9 ControlSettingS sccsssssscesssssseeeeeessneseees 8 Electriclgnition sssssssssssnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnns 8 Care and Cleaning s s 23 30 Broiler Pan and Rack 5 18 19 27 Burner Assembly ccsesssseessesesseenseeeses 2 3 25 Door Removal ic5 ccc lessuivesteculi tenets 26 COOKTOP aiid ire eeepc 25 30 Lift Up GOOKIO Dran 30 Oven BOUOM aenaran aaa aT 27 OVEN Vents ssccceeeeeeesssseeeeeeenees 4 5 11 30 Storage Drawer cccceccceeeeneeeereeeeeees 29 GE Appliances Problem Solver 47 48 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 P reparati n sioiias 31 46 Flame Size isccdescescincetdsisctcccecteas
2. Drip Pans on some models Remove the grates and lift out the drip pans Drip pans can be cleaned in dishwasher or by hand To get rid of burned on food place the drip pans in a covered container or plastic bag with 1 4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil Then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad if necessary CAUTION Drip pans cannot be self cleaned Burner Grates Lift out when cool Grates should be washed regularly and of course after spillovers Wash them in hot soapy water and rinse with clean water After cleaning dry them thoroughly by putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes Don t put the grates back on the range while they are wet When replacing the grates be sure they re positioned securely over the burners To prevent rusting on cast iron grates apply a light coating of cooking oil on the bottom of the grates To get rid of burned on food place the grates in a covered container or plastic bag with 1 4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil Then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad if necessary Cooktop Surface To avoid damaging the porcelain enamel surface of the cooktop and to prevent it from becoming dull clean up spills right away Foods with a lot of acid tomatoes sauerkraut fruit juices etc or foods with high sugar content could cause a dull spot if allowed to set When the surface has cooled wash and rinse For other spills such as fat smatterings etc wash with soap and water onc
3. This allows more than one food to be cooked at the same time For example While roasting a 20 Ib turkey on shelf position R a second shelf if so equipped may be added on position D so that scalloped potatoes can be cooked at the same time Calculate the total cooking time to enable both dishes to complete cooking at the same time Allow 15 20 minutes of additional cooking time for the potatoes Questions and Answers Q Is it necessary to check for doneness with a Q Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook meat thermometer a roast or poultry A Checking the finished internal temperature at the A It is unnecessary to preheat your oven completion of cooking time is recommended Temperatures are shown in Roasting Guide For roasts over 8 Ibs check with thermometer at half hour intervals after half the time has passed A Yes Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible or buy rolled roasts Q When buying a roast are there any special tips that would help me cook it more evenly Q Why is my roast crumbling when I try to carve it Q Can I seal the sides of my foil tent when et ae roasting a turkey A Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to 8 y 20 minutes after removing from oven Be sure to A Sealing the foil will steam the meat Leaving cut across the grain of the meat it unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown the meat ROASTING GUIDE Oven Approximate Roasting Time Inter
4. OVEN SET Control The OVEN SET control has ONEN SET settings for BAKE BROIL TIME BAKE and CLEAN When you turn the knob to the desired setting the proper burner is activated for that operation BAKE Use this setting for all normal oven operations for example for cooking roasts or casseroles Only the bottom oven burner operates during baking BROIL Use this setting for broiling Only the top broil burner will operate TIME BAKE Use this setting to turn the oven on and off at specified times when you want cooking to start and stop See Automatic Oven Timer section CLEAN Use this setting for the self cleaning function only Oven Indicator Light The oven indicator light glows until the oven reaches your selected temperature then goes off and on with the oven burner s during cooking 10 Power Outage CAUTION DO NOT MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE ELECTRIC IGNITION OVEN DURING AN ELECTRICAL POWER FAILURE The oven or broiler cannot be lit during a power failure Gas will not flow unless the glow bar is hot If the oven is in use when a power failure occurs the oven burner shuts off and cannot be re lit until power is restored OVEN TEMP Control The OVEN TEMP control OVEN TEMP maintains the temperature you set for normal oven operation as well as for broiling Push in and turn to set temperatures or to set into CLEAN position OFF Shuts off power to the oven controls Oven will not operate
5. The OVEN TEMP knob should be turned to OFF whenever the oven is not in use For normal oven operation push in and turn the knob to the desired temperature It will normally take 30 90 seconds before the flame comes on 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 Oven Light The oven light comes on automatically when the door is opened Some models have a switch on the lower control panel that allows you to turn the light on or off when the door is closed 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 Oven Vents The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear of the cooktop See Features section Do not block these openings when cooking in the oven it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burners be uninterrupted The vent openings and UT nearby surfaces may ea become hot Do not ry a gree touch them oS Wy e Do not leave plastic Pas items on the cooktop Vent appearance and location vary they may melt if left too close to the vent Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop locks so when placed correctly on the shelf supports they will stop before coming
6. This metal alone has poor heating properties and is usually combined with copper aluminum or other metals for improved heat distribution Combination metal skillets usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the manufacturer recommends Use of Stove Top Grills on models with sealed burners Do not use stove top grills on your sealed gas burners JO gE If you use the stove top grill on the sealed gas oR Lae fi hija HS SESS m ae EAA j r burner it will cause LAL ap incomplete combustion and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels above allowable current standards This can be hazardous to your health SUIYOO IJBJIN USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven Be sure you understand how to set the controls properly Practice removing and replacing the shelves while the oven is cool Read the information and tips on the following pages Keep this book handy where you can refer to it especially during the first weeks of using your new range Electric Ignition The oven burner and broil burner are lighted by electric ignition To light either burner turn the OVEN SET knob to the desired oven operation and the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired temperature The burner should ignite within 30 90 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
7. kick panel or broiler drawer 34 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued TOOLS YOU WILL NEED e Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers ePencil and ruler e Two pipe wrenches one for backup 01 open end or adjustable wrench e Nut drivers or wrenches 3 16 and 1 4 ADDITIONAL MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED eGas line shut off valve e Pipe joint sealant or UL approved pipe thread tape with Teflon that resists action of natural and LP gases eFlexible metal appliance connector 1 2 I D A 5 foot length is recommended for ease of installation but other lengths are acceptable Never use an old connector when installing a new range e Flare union adapter for connection to gas supply line 3 4 or 1 2 NPT x 1 2 I D e Flare union adapter for connection to pressure regulator on range 1 2 NPT x 1 2 I D Teflon Registered trademark of DuPont PREPARATION eRemove all tape and packaging Lift up the cooktop on models with dual burners and remove any packing material under it Make sure the dual burners are properly seated and level eRemove plastic film that covers some chrome parts around oven door side trim e Take the accessory pack out of the oven eCheck to be sure that no range parts have come loose during shipping _ pROVIDE ADEQUATE cas supPLy Your range is designed to operate at a pressure of 4 of water column on natural gas or if designed for LP gas propa
8. s what you do 1 Make sure both your range clock and the DELAY START dial show the correct time of day When either the DELAY START dial or STOP TIME dial is pushed in and turned it will pop into place when the time shown on the range clock is reached 2 Set the DELAY START control Push in and turn the DELAY START dial to the time you want the oven to turn itself on If you want it to start cooking immediately do not set DELAY START time 3 Set the STOP TIME control Push in and turn the STOP TIME knob to the time you want the oven to turn itself off NOTE There must beat least a half hour difference between the DELAY START and STOP TIME dials and times can be set only up to 11 hours and 45 minutes in advance 4 Set the OVEN SET knob to TIME BAKE 5 Set the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired cooking temperature The oven will turn itself on immediately unless you have set the DELAY START control for a later starting time It will operate at the temperature you selected and turn itself off at the Stop Time you selected After you take your food out of the oven be sure to turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF STOP TIME PUSH TO TURN DELAY START UIAG ANOX SUISA SIWI pue WO l3 How To Set Your Range Fo Baking 1 To avoid Possible burns plac the Shelves in the Correct position before you turn the oven on 2 Turn OVEN SET knob to BAKE or TIME BAKE and turn OVEN TEMP knob to desired temperatur
9. correct combustion Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop at the top and bottom of the oven door and at the bottom of the range under the kick panel storage drawer or broiler drawer depending on the model eDo not use a wok on models with sealed burners if the wok has a round metal ring that is placed over the burner grate to support the wok This ring acts as a heat trap which may damage the burner grate and burner head Also it may cause the burner to work improperly This may cause a carbon monoxide level above that allowed by current standards resulting in a health hazard Foods for frying should be as dry as possible Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over sides of pan e Use least possible amount of fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added elf a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly e Always heat fat slowly and watch as it heats e Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point e Use proper pan size Avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to properly contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers and large enough to cover burner grate This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulati
10. frame A and only that area on the oven door that is outside the gasket B Do not clean the gasket Use detergent and hot water with a soap filled steel wool pad then rinse well with a vinegar and water mixture This will help prevent a brown residue from forming when the oven is heated Buff these areas with a dry cloth Never use a commercial oven cleaner in or around the self cleaning oven 20 e Clean top sides and outside front of oven door with soap and water Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners e Do not rub or clean the door gasket B the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact and well fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy efficient oven operation and good baking results If you notice the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or 1f it has become displaced on the door you should have it replaced Step 4 Close and latch the door Make sure the oven light C is off Oven shelves may be cleaned in the self cleaning oven However they will darken lose their luster and become hard to slide Wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil after self cleaning to make shelves slide more easily Caution Drip pans on some models and burner grates should never be cleaned in the self cleaning oven Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven protectors in or near the self cleaning oven A combination of any of these products plus the high clean cyc
11. or any other appliance eDo not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range e 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 the meat will be safe to eat Surface Cooking e Always use the LITE position when igniting top burners and make sure the burners have ignited e Never leave surface burners unattended at high flame settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire e Adjust top burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware Excessive flame is hazardous e 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 in place of a pot holder e To minimize the possibility of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage turn cookware handles toward the side or back of the range without extending over adjacent burners e Always turn surface burner to OFF before removing cookware eCarefully watch foods being fried at a high flame setting e Never block the vents air openings of the range They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with
12. or burned out Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet e Improper air gas ratio in oven Adjust oven burner air shutter e An odor from the insulation around the oven liner is normal for the first few times oven is used This is temporary e Oven temperature is too high to set self clean operation Allow the range to cool to room temperature and reset the controls e Door latch handle not moved all the way to the right eOven must cool below locking temperature approximately 30 minutes after the clean cycle is complete Do not lock the door with door latch except when using self clean feature or the oven may lock e Oven controls not set properly Review Operating the Self Cleaning Oven section e Heavily soiled oven requires 3 to 4 hour clean time e Heavy spillovers should be cleaned up before starting clean cycle If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service 48 N a f Z Problem Solver 49 00 NOTES Well Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE well be there All you have to do is call toll free In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service sched uled at a time that s convenient for you Many GE Consumer Service company operated locations offer
13. range the use of an A G A certified flexible metal appliance connector is recommended unless local codes require a hard piped connection Never use an old connector when installing a new range If the hard piping method is used you must carefully align the pipe the range cannot be moved after the connection is made To prevent gas leaks put pipe joint compound on or wrap pipe thread tape with Teflon around all male external pipe threads Teflon Registered trademark of DuPont Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners This area allows for flush range installation with through the wall connection of pipe stub shut off valve and rear wall 120V outlet Shortest connection from hard pipe stub location to range hookup This area allows for flush range installation with through the floor connection of pipe stub shut off valve Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations for Models Equipped with Dual Burners This area allows for flush range installation with through the wall connection of pipe stub shut off valve and rear wall 120V outlet 9 Shortest connection from hard pipe stub location to range hookup This area allows for flush range installation with through the floor connection of pipe stub shut off valve continued next page 30 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS conti
14. spill proof models and clean them with a toothpick Make sure you do not enlarge the holes On spill proof models area for burned on food or grease check electrode SUOKHIRIUSUT UOHSTTESUT A Yellow flames B Yellow tips on outer C Soft blue flames Call for service cones Normal for LP gas Normal for natural gas elf 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 e With LP gas some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal e If range is connected to LP gas check all steps in the Installation Instructions e Make sure thermostat capillary bulb located in upper portion of oven is in correct position not touching oven sides and not coated with anything e Aluminum foil being used improperly in oven e Incorrect cookware being used Check each cooking section for cookware tips or recommendations e Check common problems listed in Baking Roasting and Broiling sections e Oven bottom not securely seated in position continued next page IDAJOS UNJqOId 41 PROBLEM CLOCK DOES NOT WORK OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON STRONG ODOR OVEN WILL NOT SELF CLEAN OVEN DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK OVEN NOT CLEAN AFTER CLEANCYCLE PROBLEM SOLVER continued POSSIBLECAUSE Range electical plug must be securely seated ina live power outlet Check for blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker Bulb may be loose
15. steady and should not extend past the edges of the burner baffle ae or Oven Bottom S gt x a a a To remove the oven bottom 1 Remove the knurled screws holding down rear of the oven bottom 2 Grasp the oven bottom at finger slots on each side 3 Lift the rear of the oven bottom enough to clear the lip of the range frame then pull out on some models To remove the burner baffle on some models 1 Use a nut driver to remove the 1 4 hex head screw shown in the illustration above Do not remove any other screws 2 Pull baffle straight out until it is free from the slot that holds it at rear of oven _ LEVELING THE RANGE 1 Remove the storage drawer broiler drawer or kick panel 2 Use a 3 16 open end or socket wrench to back out both rear leveling legs approximately two turns 3 Use a 1 open end or adjustable wrench to back out the front leveling legs two turns 4 Install the oven Shelves in the oven and position the range where it will be installed 5 Check for levelness by placing a spirit level or a cup partially filled with water on one of the oven racks If using a spirit level take two readings with the level placed diagonally first in one direction and then the other 6 Adjust the leveling legs until the range is level 7 After the range 1s level slide the range away from the wall so that the Anti Tip device can be installed E INSTALLIN
16. the range 2 Slide drawer evenly and straight back so that the rails in the range are engaged 3 Push drawer back until second stops on drawer hit stops in the range Tilt drawer up and over these ID pure ae 4 Slide drawer the rest of the way in ZUTE Removable Kick Panel on some models The kick panel may be removed for cleaning under the range P To remove lift up bottom of panel slightly to To replace insert the two slots at bottom of panel disengage the panel from the tabs at the base onto the two tabs at base of range and push top of of the range Pull bottom of panel forward until panel forward to engage spring clips spring clips are released at top of panel continued next page 29 Oven Air Vents Never block the vents air openings of the range They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop at the top and bottom of the oven door and at the bottom of the range under the kick panel storage drawer or broiler drawer depending on the model Metal Parts Do not use steel wool abrasives ammonia or commercial oven cleaners To safely clean surfac s wash rinse and then dry with 2 soft cloth 30 CARE AND CLEANING continued Vent appearance and location vary Lift up Cooktop on models with dual burners Clean the area under the cooktop often Bui
17. 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 l5 Do not lock the oven door with the door latch during roasting This is used for self cleaning only 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 The oven has a special low shelf R position just above the oven bottom Use it when extra cooking space 1s needed for example Bi bin when roasting a large aS turkey The shelf is not SS designed to slide out at a this position Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats Therefore oven controls are set for BAKE or TIME BAKE you may hear a slight clicking sound indicating the oven is working properly Roasting is easy just follow these steps 1 Position oven shelf at B position for small size roast 3 to 5 Ibs and at R position for larger roasts SS 2 Check the weight of the roast Place the meat fat side up or the poultry breast side up on the roasting rack in a shallow pan The melting fat will baste the meat Select a pan as close to the size of meat as possible Broiler pan with rack is a good pan for this Line the broiler pan with aluminum foil when using pan for marinating cooking with fruits cooking heavily cure
18. up to 200 F e Avoid placing cabinets above the range To reduce the hazard caused by reaching over the open flames of operating burners install a ventilation hood over the range that projects forward at least 5 beyond the front of the cabinets e The ventilating hood must be constructed of sheet metal not less than 0 0122 thick Install above the cooktop with a clearance of not less than 1 4 between the hood and the underside of the combustible material or metal cabinet The hood must beat least as wide as the appliance and centered over the appliance Clearance between the cooking surface and the ventilation hood surface MUST NEVER BE LESS THAN 24 INCHES elf cabinets are placed above the range allow a minimum clearance of 30 between the cooking surface and the bottom of unprotected cabinets elf a 30 clearance between cooking surface and overhead combustible material or metal cabinets cannot be maintained protect the underside of the cabinets above the cooktop with not less than 1 4 insulating millboard covered with sheet metal not less than 0 0122 thick eClearance between the cooking surface and protected cabinets MUST NEVER BE LESS THAN 24 INCHES The vertical distance from the plane of the cooking surface to the bottom of adjacent overhead cabinets extending closer than 1 to the plane of the range sides must not be less than 18 See Dimensions and Clearances illustration in th
19. 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 8006262000 Upon request GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Service Contracts 80626 2224 oT For Customers With Special Needs 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 informa tion or service 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 80626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own applianc
20. BURNERS ON MODELS EQUIPPED WITH SEALED BURNERS See Step 4 if range is equipped with dual burners Burner Cap _ _ gt Screws Burner Base Orifice Spud Gas Inlet Tube 1 Remove grates burner caps and burner heads 2 Remove burner bases by unscrewing the 3 small screws in each base Lift burner straight out DO NOT disconnect the wires from the burner bases unless the cooktop needs to be raised 3 Remove the brass orifice spud under each burner base by unscrewing spud from fitting with 7mm or 5 16 wrench depending on the size of your spuds Apply a 3 4 wrench to the hex on the gas inlet tube as a back up when removing spud to prevent the aluminum tube from twisting 4 Install orifice spuds accordngto one of the following diagrams see J or B for LP gas or natural gas depending on which you are converting to E Orifice Spuds for Converting to LPGas LP orifice spuds are in a small plastic bag packed with this Use and Care book LP orifice spuds have a 2 digit number and the Letter L on one side Each orifice spud will also have 1 or 2 grooves on one side denoting the location on the range where it is to be installed E Orifice Spuds for Converting to Natural Gas Natural gas orifice spuds have a 3 digit number on one side Each orifice spud will also have 1 2 or 3 grooves on one side denoting the location on the range where it is to be installed continue
21. G THE ANTI TIP DEVICE WARNING e Range must be secured with an approved Anti Tip device e Unless properly installed the range could be tipped by you or a child standing sitting or leaning on an open door e After installing the Anti Tip device verify that it is in place by carefully attempting to tilt the range forward e This range has been designed to meet all recognized industry tip standards for all normal conditions eThe use of this device does not preclude tipping of the range when not properly installed elf the Anti Tip device supplied with the range does not fit this application use the universal Anti Tip device WB02X7909 1 Mark the wall where the RIGHT EDGE of the range 1s to be located Be sure to allow for the countertop overhang if you intend to install the range next to cabinets L L w Y Slotted Head Screw Wailplate O See Approx 20 Yo Marked Edge of Range 21 LS 7 L 2 Locate the outside edge of the device 24 toward the center of the range from the marked edge of the range 3 Using the device as a template mark the position of the hole for the screw 4 For wood construction drill a pilot hole at an angle of 20 degrees from the horizontal A nail or awl may be used if a drill is not available Mount the Anti Tip device with the screw provided For cement or concrete construction you will need a 1 4 x 1 lag bolt and a 1 2 O D slee
22. arefully IMPORTANT Save these instructions for the local electrical inspector s use INSTALLER Leave these instructions with the appliance after installation is completed CONSUMER Keep this Use and Care Guide and the Instigation Instructions for future use This appliance must be properly grounded WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer Service agency manufacturer dealer or the gas supplier CAUTION Do not attempt to operate the oven of this range during a power failure 32 IMPORTANT Remove all packing material and literature from oven before connecting gas and electrical supply to range DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces Depth with Door Closed Includes Door Handle 284 a7 Ta p gt s r r t P gt STAES Height 46 1 A Depth with Door Open N 46 ne New To wali On LT either side Maximum depth 3 for cabinets above countertops n Minimum to 18 cabinets on either side forward from cabinet a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Instigation of this range must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 2223 1 lates
23. atural gas installations only To Light a Surface Burner Push the control knob in and turn it to LITE You will hear a little clicking noise the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner After the burner ignites turn the knob to adjust the flame size SURFACE COOKING The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed When one burner is turned to LITE all the burners spark Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on An electric shock may result which could cause you to knock over hot cookware Before Lighting a Burner elf drip pans are supplied with your range they should be used at all times e Make sure all grates on the range are in place before using any burner After Lighting a Burner eCheck to be sure the burner you turned on is the one you want to use e Do not operate a burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat e Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you place your hand a pot holder cleaning cloths or other materials on them How to Select Flame Size Watch the flame not the knob as you reduce heat The flame size on a gas burner should match the cookware you are using FOR SAFE HANDLING OF COOKWARE NEVER LET THE FLAME EXTEND UP THE SIDES OF THE COOKWARE Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookware is wasted and only se
24. broiler pan and rack anywhere in the range Do not clean in self cleaning oven continued next page 21 CARE AND CLEANING continued Oven Lamp Replacement on some models CAUTION Before replacing your oven bulb disconnect electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel Be sure to let the lamp cover and bulb cool completely The oven lamp bulb is covered with a removable glass cover that is held in place with a bail shaped wire Remove oven door if desired to reach cover easily To remove 1 Hold hand under cover so it doesn t fall when released With fingers of same hand firmly push back wire bail until it clears cover Lift off cover DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS TO REMOVE COVER 2 Do not touch hot bulb with a wet cloth Replace bulb with a 40 watt household appliance bulb To replace cover 1 Place it into groove of lamp receptacle Pull wire bail forward to center of cover until it snaps into place When in place wire holds cover firmly Be certain wire bail is in depression in center of cover 2 Connect electrical power to the range Control Panel and Knobs It s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use of the oven 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 cleaners on the control ee panel they
25. cleaning oven but will discolor and lose some luster See the Self Cleaning section Oven Bottom The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish To make cleaning easier protect the oven bottom from excessive spillovers by placing a cookie sheet on the shelf below the shelf you are cooking on You can use aluminum foil if you do not cover the whole shelf This is particularly important when baking a fruit pie or other foods with a high acid content Hot fruit fillings or other foods that are highly acidic such as milk tomatoes or sauerkraut and sauces with vinegar or lemon juice may cause pitting and damage to the porcelain enamel surface and should be wiped up immediately Take care not to touch hot portion of oven If a spillover does occur on the oven bottom allow the oven to cool first You can then clean the oven bottom with soap and water an abrasive cleanser or scouring pads e Rinse well to remove any soap before self cleaning Broiler Pan and Rack After broiling remove the broiler pan and rack from the oven Remove the rack from the pan Carefully pour out the grease in the pan into a proper container If food has burned on sprinkle the rack with detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth That way burned on foods will soak loose while the meal is being served Wash scour if necessary Rinse and dry The broiler pan and rack may also be cleaned in a dishwasher Do not store a soiled
26. completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing food from them or placing food on them MW When placing cookware on a shelf pull the shelf out to the stop position 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 it towa 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 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 stop on the oven wall Then lower the front of the shelf and push it all the way back e Handles of pots and pans on the cooktop may become hot if left too close to the vent e Metal items will become very hot if they are left on the cooktop and could cause burns eDo not leave any items on the cooktop The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers which may cause them to burst Shelf Positions The oven has five shelf l supports for normal O baking and roasting N A E identified in this illustration as A bottom B C D and E top It also has a special low shelf position R for roasting extra large items such J as a large turke shelf is not designed to slide out at this position Shelf positions
27. d service during the warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 In Canada consult your telephone directory for the Cameo Service Center as described in the Installation Instructions provided with the product e Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers e Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially e Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES e 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 WHAT IS NOT COVERED 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 s
28. d become hot enough to catch on fire If you do not cut the slits you are frying not broiling Questions amp Answers Q Should I salt the meat before broiling Q When broiling is it necessary to always use a rack in the pan A No Salt draws out the juices and allows them to evaporate Always salt after cooking Turn meat with tongs piercing meat with a fork also allows juices to escape When broiling poultry or fish brush each side often with butter A Yes Using the rack suspends the meat over the pan As the meat cooks the juices fall into the pan thus keeping meat drier Juices are protected by the rack and stay cooler thus preventing excessive spatter and smoking 18 7 Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF Remove broiler pan from oven and serve food immediately Leave pan outside the oven to cool Q Why are my meats not turning out as brown as they should A Check to see if you are usin2 the recommended shelf position Broil for longest period of time indicated in the Broiling Guide Turn food only once during broiling BROILING GUIDE Quantity and or Shelf Ist Side 2nd Side Food Thickness Position Minutes Minutes Comments Bacon Arrange in single layer Ground Beef 1 2 Ib about 8 thin slices 1 lb 4 patties 1 2 to 3 4 inch thick about same time Beef Steaks Rare 1 inch thick Steaks less than 1inch thick cook Medium 1 to 14 Ibs through before browning Pan frying Wel
29. d meats or basting food during cooking Avoid spilling these materials inside the oven or inside the oven door Frozen Roasts e Frozen roasts of beef pork lamb etc can be started without thawing but allow 15 to 25 minutes per pound additional time 15 minutes per pound for roasts under 5 pounds more time for larger roasts e Thaw most frozen poultry before roasting to ensure even doneness Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully without thawing Follow directions given on package label 10 ROASTING 3 Turn OVEN SET OVEN SET knob to BAKE or TIME BAKE and OVEN TEMP knob to desired temperature Check the Roasting Guide for temperatures and approximate cooking times OVEN TEMP 4 Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing after being removed from the oven Recommended standing time for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes This allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to carve Internal temperature will rise about 5 to 10 F If you wish to compensate for temperature rise remove the roast from the oven when its internal temperature is 5 to 10 F less than temperature shown in the Roasting Guide NOTE e You may wish to Time Bake See Using Your Oven section of this book to turn oven on and off automatically e Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached Dual Shelf Cooking
30. d next page 43 HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE WITH LP GAS OR HATURAL GAS continued 5 To prevent leakage make sure the orifice spuds are securely screwed into the gas inlet tubes Use a small wrench to hold the inlet tube hex to prevent it from twisting 6 Put old orifice spuds back in the bag to save for possible future conversion Note If an orifice spud is accidentally dropped the cooktop can be raised by the 2 front clips with a large flat bladeagetaw driver DO NOT attempt to raise the cooktop without removing all 4 burner bases If wires were disconnected to remove the cooktop feed wires through the burner holes in the cooktop Attach to each burner electrode terminal carefully making sure not to bend the terminal Then lower cooktop until it snaps over the clips Electrode Tall Screw 7 Carefully insert burner bases straight down with the tube over the orifice spud Replace the screws making sure the tall screw is opposite the burner electrode in each burner base 4 L CONVERTING SURFACE BURNERSON MODELS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL BURNERS See Step 3 if range is equipped with sealed burners 1 Lift cooktop 2 Lift burner assemblies straight up and set aside to gain access to surface burner spuds 3 With a 7mm or 5 16 wrench depending on the size of your spuds remove 7 each of the four amp Li spuds on the Re surface burner gas inlet tubes and replace them w
31. e Arrange the oven Shelf or Shelves in the desired LF a locations while GEES KANN the Oven is cool Le TM IN The correct shelf ATAA NY Q g AA REEN O position depends on the kind of food and the brownin desired As a general rule place most foods in the middle of the oven on eithe the second or third she f from the bottom See the chart for suggested shelf positions Preheatin Preheat the oven 1f the recipe calls for it Preheat means bringing the oven up to the specified temperature befor puttin in the food 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 1s 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 14 BAKING 3 Check food for doneness at minimum time o recipe Cook longer 1f necessary Turn OVEN TEMP knob to OFF and remov food Do not lock th oven doo with the door latch during baking This is used for self cleaning only For best baking results follow these Suggestions Oven Shelves Type Of Food Angel food cake Biscuits or muffins Cookies or Cupcakes brownies Layer Cakes Bundt or po
32. e The results of this test should toward the right You ll hear a click for each notch you move the knob To lower the temperature move the top screw toward the left Each click will change the oven temperature approximately 10 F Range is plus or minus 60 F from the arrow We suggest that you make the adjustment one click from the original setting and check oven performance before making any additional adjustments give you an idea of how much the temperature should be changed After the adjustment is made retighten screws so they are snug but be careful not to overtighten Reinstall knob on range and check performance CLOCK AND TIMERS Clock and Minute Timer To set the clock push the knob in and turn the clock hands to the correct time Then let the knob out and continue turning to OFF The Minute Timer has been combined with the range clock Use it to time cooking operations You ll recognize it as the pointer that is different in color from the clock hands Minutes are marked up to 60 on the center ring of the clock To set the Minute Timer turn the knob to the left without pushing in until the pointer reaches the number of minutes you want to time At the end of the set time a buzzer sounds to tell you time is up Turn the knob without pushing in until the pointer reaches OFF and the buzzer stops Automatic Oven Timer This Timer will automatically start and stop your oven for you Here
33. e air has been purged from the supply lines burner 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 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 A Yellow flames Call for service B Yellow tips on outer cones Normal for LP gas C Soft blue flames Normal for natural gas E CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER The oven is designed to operate quietly and automatically To operate the oven turn the OVEN SET knob to BAKE and the OVEN TEMP knob to 300 F After 30 90 seconds the oven burner will ignite and burn until the set temperature is reached The oven burner will continue to cycle on and off as necessary to maintain the oven at the temperature indicated by the display To check ignition of the broil burner turn both the OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP knobs to BROIL After 30 90 seconds the broil burner will ignite The oven requires electrical power to operate In the case of a power outage the oven burners on these models cannot be lit manually with a match Gas will not flow unless the glow bar is hot If the oven is in use when a power outage occurs the oven b
34. e gasket Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care Guide Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside of the oven when the silf clean cycle is used Before self cleaning the oven remove broiler pan and other cookware Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before starting the self cleaning operation elf the self cleaning mode malfunctions turn off and disconnect the power supply Have serviced by a qualified technician SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS suononajsuy Ajyoyes Jue IOd Wy my FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE SS eo W x Your range ts equipped with one of the two types of surfac_burners shown above Feature Index Not all models have all features Appearance of features varies 1 Air Intake under storage drawer 2 Model and Serial Numbers on front frame of range behind storage drawer or kick panel 3 Removable Oven Door 4 Anti Tip Device Lower right rear corner on range back See Installation Instructions 5 Oven Bottom 6 Oven Interior Light 7 Oven Door Latch use for Self Cleaning cycle only 8 OVEN SET Knob ren On Indicator Light 10 Oven Cleaning Indicator Light 11 Automatic Oven Timer Clock and Minute Timer 12 Oven Vent 13 OVEN TEMP Knob 14 Grates Drip Pans on some models and S
35. e gasket is cleaned during the self clean cycle you do not need to clean this by hand Any soap left on the liner causes additional stains when the oven is heated e The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a scouring pad e Do not rub or clean the door gasket the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact and well fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy efficient oven operation and good baking results If you notice the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door you should have it replaced inside Gasket Outside Gasket Gasket Outside of door e 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 e Spillage of marinades fruit juices tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately When surface is cool clean and rinse e Do not use oven cleaners cleansing powders or harsh abrasives on the outside of the door T Shelves can be cleaned by hand using soap and water or with an abrasive cleanser After cleaning rinse the shelves with clean water and dry To remove heavy burned on soil you may use scouring pads After scrubbing wash with soapy water rinse and dry Oven Shelves Shelves may also be cleaned in self
36. e the surface has cooled Then rinse and polish with a dry cloth Do not store flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance continued next page Although they re durable the grates will gradually lose their shine regardless of the best care you can give them This is due to their continual exposure to high temperatures Do not operate a burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat 20 20 CARE AND CLEANING continued Lift Off Oven Door The oven door is removable but it is heavy You may need help removing and replacing 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 spring hinge and the oven frame as the spring hinge could snap back and pinch your fingers To replace the door make sure the hinges are in the out position Position the slots in the bottom of the door squarely over the hinges Then lower the door slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same time TO CLEAN THE DOOR Do not immerse door in water Inside of door e Because the area inside th
37. eads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal The customer should have the two prong wall receptacle replaced with a three prong grounding receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance The installation of appliances designed for mobile home installation must conform with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR Part 3280 formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety Title 24 HUD Part 280 or when such standard is not applicable the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations latest edition Manufactured Home Sites Communities and Set Ups ANSI A225 1 latest edition or with local codes In Canada mobile home installation must be in accordance with the current CAN CSA Z240 MH Mobile Home Installation Code Electric Disconnect 1 Locate disconnect plug on the range back 2 Pinch sides of connector and pull out of range back You will have one of these disconnect plugs _ SEAL THE OPENINGS Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed LJ CHECK SURFACE BURNER IGNITION Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks Push in one of the surface burner controls and turn it to the LITE position You will hear a snapping sound indicating proper operation of the spark module Once th
38. en Y Ve See Installation Instructions in this book To remove the oven bottom 1 Remove the knurled screws holding down rear of oven bottom 2 Grasp the oven bottom at finger slots on each side ae 3 Lift the rear of the oven bottom enough to clear the lip of the range frame then pull out Burner Baffle Remove Screw The shutter for the bottom oven burner is near the back wall behind the storage drawer or kick panel elas a a ae To adjust the flow of air to either burner loosen the Phillips head screw and rotate the shutter to allow To remove the burner baffle on some models use more or less air into the burner tube as needed a nut driver to remove the 1 4 hex head screw shown in the illustration above Do not remove any other screws Pull baffle straight out until it is free from the slot that holds it at rear of oven IJEN UBD NOX SJUsUSNIpY 1OUTT The flames should have 1 2 to 3 4 blue cone with no yellow tipping When the baffle 1s back in place the flames will resettle INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas 1 Open windows 2 Don t touch electrical stitches 3 Extinguish any open flame 4 Immediately call your gas supplier FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and c
39. er be careful when standing in front of the range oven becomes very hot while self cleaning CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE k j AA Burner Cap T ETA Burner Head Drip Pan on some models Burner Base Turn all controls OFF before removing burner parts and drip pans if so equipped The burner grates caps burner heads and drip pans if so equipped can be lifted off making them easy to clean The electrode of the spark igniter 1s exposed When one burner is turned to LITE all the burners spark Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on An electric shock may result which could cause you to knock over hot cookware Burner Caps on sealed burners only Lift off when cool Wash burner caps in hot soapy water and rinse with clean a water If desired soak up to 30 minutes and scour with a plastic scouring pad to remove burned on food particles Dry them in a warm oven or with a cloth don t reassemble them wet The holes in the surface burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and an even unhampered flame You should clean the surface burne
40. erclockwise to increase flame size Adjust N until the flame is about the same height as the top of the burner 4 Replace knobs 5 Check for flame outage by opening and closing the oven door several times If the flame goes out increase the flame size 46 L CHECK QUALITY OF FLAMES The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually 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 A Yellow flames Call for service B Yellow tips on outer cones Normal for LP gas C Soft blue flames Normal for natural gas QUESTIONS USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM OVEN WILL NOT WORK TOP BURNERS DO NOT LIGHT OR DO NOT BURN EVENLY BURNERS HAVE YELLOW OR YELLOW TIPPED FLAMES BURNER FLAMES VERY LARGE OR YELLOW OVEN DOES NOT COOK PROPERLY POSSIBLE CAUSE e Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet o The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped or a fuse has been blown eOven controls not properly set Door left in locked position after cleaning e Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live power outlet e Burner holes on the side or around the top of burner may be clogged Remove burners on models with dual burners or burner heads on models with sealed burners or burner caps on
41. es can have needed 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 booklet 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 SVDIAIOR JOUINSUO YOUR GE GAS RANGE WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period 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 range 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 nee
42. es 9 39 46 47 Flooring Under the Range ssseeeee 34 Installation Instructions 0 32 46 LOVENO osscar a Ea 41 Minor Adjustment ec eeeeeeeeeeee 31 7 Thermostat Adjustment ccccceeeeeeeeee eee 12 Consumer Services s 51 ApplianceRegistration eee 2 Important Phone Numbers ssassn 51 Model and Serial Number Location 2 Wam anty e ieou BackCover Models JGBP24GEN JGBPIOWEP JGBP25GEN JGBP32GES JGBP29GEN JGBP3ZAES JGBP29GES JGBP32WES JGBPIOQAEP JGBP33GES JGBPIJOGEP JGBP33ZWES HELP US HELP YOU Read this book carefully It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range properly Keep it handy for answers to your questions If you don t understand something or need more help write include your phone number Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Write down the model and serial numbers Depending on your range you ll find the model and serial numbers on a label on the front of the range behind the kick panel storage drawer or broiler drawer These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your range 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 range If you received a damaged range Immediately contac
43. for cooking are suggested on the Baking and Roasting pages continued next page N UIAG ANOX ZUEN USING YOUR OVEN continued Adjustin the Oven Thermostat When cooking food for the first time in your new oven Back of OVEN TEMP knob use the time given on recipes as a guide Oven thermostats over a period of years may drift from the factory setting and the differences in timing between an old and a new oven of 5 to 10 minutes are not unusual Your oven has been set correctly at the factory and is more likely to be accurate than the oven which it replaced We do not recommend the use of OVEN TEMP inexpensive thermometers such as those found in the grocery store to check the temperature setting of your new oven These thermometers can vary by 20 40 degrees If you think the oven should be hotter or cooler you can adjust it yourself To decide appearance may vary Pull the OVEN TEMP knob off the range and look at the back side To make adjustment loosen approximatel one turn but do not completely remove the two screws on the back of the knob With the back of the knob facing Front of OVEN you hold the outer edge of the knob with one hand how much to change the temperature TEMP kno l a b set the oven temperature 25 F higher and turn the the front of the knob with the other hand or lower than the temperature in your To raise the oven temperature move the top screw recipe then bak
44. g and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan 2 For steaks and chops slash fat evenly around outside edges of meat To slash cut crosswise through outer fat surface just to the edge of the meat Use tongs to turn meat over to prevent piercing meat and losing juices f desired split sausages in half lengthwise cut into 5 to 6 inch If desired marinate meats or chicken before broiling Or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only When arranging food on pan do not let fatty edges hang over sides which could soil oven with fat dripping Oven does not need to be preheated However for very thin foods or to increase browning preheat if desired Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning the oven shelf at next lowest shelf position and increasing cooking time given in this guide 1 2times per side 19 OPERATING THE SELF CLEANING OVEN Before a Clean Cycle Step 1 Remove the broiler pan broiler rack all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven they cannot withstand the high cleaning temperatures Oven shelves may be left in oven NOTE Shelves will discolor after the self clean cycle Step 2 Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom If you use soap rinse thoroughly before self cleaning to prevent staining A Oven Front Frame ot a B Oven Door Gasket c Oven Light Step 3 Clean spatters or spills on the oven front
45. he DELAY START and STOP TIME dials of any previous timed cooking or cleaning function by one at a time push the DELAY START and STOP TIME knobs in and turn the knob Using a light touch continue turning the knob until it pops out Both knobs should now be in the out position PUSH TO TURN FIPS 94 ZULIA IO ZUE How to Set a Delayed Start Cleaning After a Clean Cycle If you wish to start and stop OVEN TEMP After cleaning is complete the door will stay locked cleaning at a later time than shown until the oven sd the e CLEANING light goes off lt on the clock push in and turn the Step 1 wn Ako Meha i o7 7 S DELAY START dial to time you wish to start Add the hours needed for cleaning to this start time then push in and turn the STOP TIME dial to this later stop time The oven will automatically turn on and off at the set times light is ht is off mai ber slide tire Tatch hand handle to a nmi ki af I left eas farasitwitteo an open the door fe CA Lef Never force the latch handle The latch slides easily Forcing the latch handle may damage the door lock Step 2 Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF After a clean cycle you may notice some white ash in the oven Just wipe it up with a damp cloth If white spots remain remove them with a soap filled steel wool pad Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture These deposits are usually a salt residue that can
46. his or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS eDo not try to light any appliance eDo not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions elf you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department TInstallation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE e 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 by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood e Fluorescent light bulbs and safety valves on standing pilot ranges contain mercury If your model has these features they must be recycled according to local state and federal codes When You Get Your Range Have the installer show yo
47. ion while the oven is cool Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop is a convenience in lifting heavy foods It is also a precaution against burns from touching the hot surfaces of the door or oven walls The lowest position R is not designed to slide Do not heat unopened food containers Pressure could build up and the container could burst causing an injury Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven except as described in this book Misuse could result in a fire hazard or damage to the range e When using cooking or roasting bags in oven follow the manufacturer s directions Use only glass cookware that is recommended for use in gas ovens Always remove broiler pan from oven as soon as you finish broiling Grease left in the pan can catch fire if oven is used without removing the grease from the broiler pan When broiling if the meat is too close to the flame the fat may ignite Trim excess fat to prevent excessive flare ups Make sure the broiler pan is in place correctly to reduce the possibility of grease fires If you should have a grease fire in the broiler pan turn off oven and keep the oven door closed to contain fire until it burns out Keep range clean and free of accumulations of grease or spillovers which may ignite Self Cleaning Oven Do not clean door gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move th
48. is section e Caution Items of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets above a range or on the backsplash of a range children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured WARNING All ranges can tip and injury could result To prevent accidental tipping of the range attach an approved Anti Tip device to the wall See Installing the Anti Tip Device in this section To check if the device is installed and engaged properly carefully tip the range forward The Anti Tip device should engage and prevent the range from tipping over If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason make sure the Anti Tip device is engaged when you push the range back against the wall eFor your safety never use your range for warming or heating the room Your oven and range top are not designed to heat your kitchen Top burners should not be operated without cookware on the grate Such abuse could result in fire and damage to your range and will void your warranty Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Explosions or fires could result eDo not use oven for a storage area Items stored in the oven can ignite eDo not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range continued next page 33 R N GENERAL e Sce Dimensions and Clearances in this sectio
49. ith the correct gas spuds mounted in a holder at the right rear of the range above the regulator Natural gas spuds are brass and LP gas spuds are red or silver Mount the spuds that you removed from the inlet tubes back in the holder To prevent leakage make sure spuds are securely screwed into gas inlet tubes 4 Replace the burner assemblies 5 Keep all spuds with your range so you have them if you move or get a different gas hook up Natural gas LP gas brass red or silver _ CONVERT THE OVEN BURNER ORIFICES Oven Burner 1 Remove oven door storage drawer or broiler drawer oven bottom and burner baffle The lower burner orifice spud is located behind the storage drawer broiler drawer or kick panel On Some models a metal shield must be removed to access the orifice 2 To convert to LP gas use a 1 2 wrench to turn the lower burner orifice spud clockwise Tighten the f a spud only until it is snug Je To prevent damage do oe gt not overtighten the spud To convert to natural gas loosen the spud about 2 turns Broil Burner on some models To convert to LP gas use a 1 2 wrench to turn the upper burner orifice spud clockwise Tighten spud only until it is snug with the base To prevent damage do not overtighten spud To convert to natural gas loosen the spud about 2 turns E CONVERT AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTER S For LP gas loosen the Phillips head screw and rota
50. l Done is recommended Rare 1 inch thick Slash fat Medium 2 to 2 lbs Well Done Chicken 1 whole Reduce times about 5 to 10 minutes Bakery Products Bread Toast or 2 to 24 lbs split lengthwise 2 to 4 slices per side for cut up chicken Brush each side with melted butter Broil skin side down first Space evenly Place English muffins Space evenly Up to 8 patties take sulplo1rg Toaster Pastries 1 pkg 2 cut side up and brush with butter if desired English Muffins 2 split Lobster Tails 2 to4 Do not Cut through back of shell and spread 6 to 8 oz each turn over open Brush with melted butter before broiling and after half of time Fish 1 Ib fillets Handle and turn very carefully Brush 1 4 to 1 2 inch thick with lemon butter before broiling and during broiling if desired Preheat broiler to increase browning Ham Slices 1 inch thick C Increase time 5 to 10 minutes per side Precooked for 1 inch thick or home cured Pork Chops 2 1 2 inch thick 10 Slash fat Well Done 2 1 inch thick 13 about 1 lb Lamb Chops Medium 2 1 inch thick B 4 7 Slash fat Well Done about 10 to 12 oz B 10 Medium 2 1 inch thick B 10 4 6 Well Done about Ib B 17 12 14 Wieners 1 lb pkg 10 C 1 2 i similar precooked sausages bratwurst pieces Broiling Tips The oven door must be closed during broiling 1 Always use broiler pan and rack that comes with your oven It is designed to minimize smokin
51. l or LP that is to be used Your range can be converted for use with 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 After prolonged use of a range high floor temperatures may result and many floor coverings will not withstand this kind of use Never install the range over vinyl tile or linoleum that cannot withstand such type of use Never install it directly over interior kitchen carpeting Using Your Range eDo not leave children alone or unattended where a range is hot or in operation They could be seriously burned Do not allow anyone to climb stand or hang on the door storage or broiler drawer on some models or range top They could damage the range and even tip it over causing severe personal injury eCAUTION ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED WARNING an ranges can tip and injury could result To prevent accidental ay of the range attach unapproved d N j Anti Tip device to the wall See In
52. le temperatures may damage the porcelain finish of the oven Important The oven door must be closed and latched and all controls must be set correctly for the clean cycle to work properly LAN How to Set Oven for Cleaning e Decide on cleaning hours necessary Step 1 Turn the OVEN OVEN SET OVEN TEMP Recommended Cleaning Time SET knob to CLEAN Light to Moderate Soil 2 3 hours thin spills and Push in and turn the light spatters OVEN TEMP knob to H il 4 h h ill CLEAN Controls will eavy Soil 4 hours heavy greasy spills and i ca spatters snap into final position l l when the CLEAN e Add these hours to present time of day then push in and turn the STOP TIME dial clockwise to this later location is reached stop time Step 2 Slide the oe handle to the right as far Lock Oven door gets hot during self cleaning DO NOT as it will go mns TOUCH Never force the door The CLEANING light will glow indicating the latch handle Forcing controls have been set correctly and the clean cycle has begun If a delayed start has been selected the the handle may damage i i i the door lock mechanism CLEANING light will not glow until the start time has been reached and the clean cycle begins The door Step 3 Set the automatic oven timer will lock approximately 20 minutes after the clean Make sure the range stor nwe Dear START cycle has begun clock is set to the w correct time of day Clear t
53. lt up soil especially grease may catch on fire To make cleaning easier the cooktop may be lifted up To raise the cooktop 1 Be sure burners are turned off 2 Remove the grates 3 Grasp the two front burner wells and lift up Some models have dual support rods that will hold the cooktop up while you clean underneath it After cleaning under the cooktop with hot soapy water and a clean cloth lower the cooktop Be careful not to pinch your fingers Glass Surfaces To clean the outside glass finish use a glass cleaner Rinse and polish with a dry cloth Do not allow the water or cleaner to run down inside openings in the glass while cleaning MINOR ADJUSTMENTS YOU CAN MAKE Broil and Bottom Burner Air Adjustment Shutters The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be determined visually See the Installation Instructions and the Problem Solver sections in this book Air adjustment shutters for the top broil and bottom g burners regulate the flow of air to the flames a e Air Adjustment a shutter i The flames for the top broil burner should burn A steady with approximately 1 blue cones and should not extend out over the edges of the burner baffle To determine if the bottom burner flames are a proper remove the oven bottom and the burner baffle jamt a JQ The air adjustment shutter for the top broil burner O By ven Bottom is in the center of the rear wall of the ov
54. n for all rough in and spacing dimensions These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations may be adjusted to meet specific requirements e The range may be placed with O clearance flush at the back wall and side walls of the range LOCATION 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 PROTECT YOUR FLOOR Your range like many other household items is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting Use care when moving the range on this type of flooring It is recommended that the following simple and inexpensive instructions be followed to protect your floor The range should be installed on a sheet of plywood or similar material When the floor covering ends at the front of the range the area that the range will rest on should be built up with plywood to the same level or higher than the floor covering This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Depending on your range you ll find the model and serial numbers on a label on the front frame of the range behind the storage drawer
55. nal Type temperature Doneness in Minutes per Pound Temperature F Meat 3 to 5 Ibs 6 to 8 Ibs x Tender cuts rib high quality sirloin Rare 24 35 18 25 140 150 F tip rump or top round Medium 35 39 25 31 150 1600 7 Well Done 39 45 31 33 170 1850 enh Lamb leg or bone in shoulder Rare 21 25 20 23 140 15007 Medium 25 30 24 28 150 1600 To Well Done 30 35 28 33 170 1850 Veal shoulder leg or loin Well Done 35 45 30 40 170 1800 Pork loin rib or shoulder Well Done 35 45 30 40 170 1800 Ham precooked To Warm 18 23 minutes per pound any weight 115 1250 Poultry 3 to 5 lbs Over 5 lbs Chicken or Duck Well Done 35 40 30 35 185 1900 Chicken pieces Well Done 35 40 185 1900 10 to 15 Ibs Over 15 lbs In thigh Turkey Well Done 16 22 12 19 185 1900 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 17 BROILING Do not lock the oven door with the door latch during roasting This is used for self cleaning only Broiling is cooking food by direct heat from above the food Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled Follow these steps to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum How to Br
56. ne or butane 10 of water column Make sure you are supplying your range with the type of gas for which it is designed This range is convertible for use on natural or propane gas if you decide to use this range on a different type of gas conversion adjustments must be made by a service technician or other qualified person before attempting to operate the range on that gas For proper operation the pressure of natural gas supplied to the regulator must be between 4 and 13 of water column For LP gas the pressure supplied must be between 10 and 13 of water column When checking for proper operation of the regulator the inlet pressure must beat least 1 greater than the operating manifold pressure as given above The pressure regulator located at the inlet of the range manifold must remain in the supply line regardless of whether natural or LP gas is being used A flexible metal appliance connector used to connect the range to the gas supply line should have an I D of 1 2 and be 5 feet in length for ease of installation In Canada flexible connectors must be single wall metal connectors no longer than 6 feet in length L CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS Shut off the main gas supply valve before disconnecting the old range and leave it off until new hook up has been completed Don t forget to relight the pilot on other gas appliances when you turn the gas back on Because hard piping restricts movement of the
57. not be removed by the clean cycle If the oven is not clean after one cycle the cycle may be repeated continued next page 21 OPERATING THE SELF CLEANING OVEN continued Questions and Answers Q Why won t my oven clean immediately even though I set all the time and clean knobs correctly A Check to be sure your DELAY START dial is set to the same time as the range clock Also check to be sure latch handle is moved to the right Q If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of day can I still self clean my oven A No Your Automatic Oven Timer uses the range clock to help start and stop your self cleaning cycle Q Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part of my self cleaning oven A No cleaners or coatings should be used around any part of this oven If you do use them and do not thoroughly rinse the oven with water wiping it absolutely clean afterward the residue can scar the oven surface and damage metal parts the next time the oven is automatically cleaned Q Can I clean the woven gasket around the oven door A No this gasket is essential for a good oven seal and care must be taken not to rub damage or move this gasket Q What should I do if excessive smoking occurs during cleaning A This is caused by excessive soil and you should switch the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF Open windows to rid room of smoke Allow the oven to cool for at least one hour before opening the door Wi
58. nued Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Pressure Regulator i 90 Elbow _ provided sche 6 ft max Adapter Installer Inform the consumer of the Gas location of the gas Shut off shut off valve 1 2 or 3 4 Valve Gas Pipe gt gt i Rigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Pressure Regulator Ea 90 Elbow te or provided a 90 Elbow Black Iron Pipe tH Union Nipple Union Gas Flow into Range Nipple Installer Inform the Gas consumer of the Shut off location of the gas 1 2 or 3 4 Valve Gas Pipe p shut off valve 30 Flexible Connector and Rigid Pipe Hookups for Models Equipped with Dual Burners Flexible Rigid Pipe Hookup Pressure Regulator Adapter Flex Connector 6 ft max gt Union gt ch x Black Iron Pipe a al Nipple A Manifold Pipe Adapter gt Gas Fa lt ag Shut off I Valve installer Inform the j consumer of the location a 1 2 or 3 4 A of the qas shut off valve Gas Pipe 1 Install a manual gas line shut off valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location outside of the range Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the range 2 Install male 1 2 flare uni
59. oil 6 Turn most foods once The oven door must be closed during broiling 1 Oven does not need to be preheated for broiling If meat has fat or gristle near the edge cut vertical slashes through it about 2 inches apart but don t cut into meat We recommend that you trim fat to prevent excessive smoking leaving a layer about 1 8 inch thick Arrange food on rack and position the broiler pan on the appropriate shelf in the oven Placing food closer to flame sears the exterior and increases surface browning of food but also increases spattering and the possibility of fats during cooking the exception is thin fillets of fish oil one side place that side down on broiler rack and cook without turning until done Time food for about one half the total cooking time turn food then continue to cook to preferred doneness and meat juices igniting 4 Close the oven door but do not latch it If the door latch is moved to the right during a broil operation the door may lock and you may not be able to open it until the oven cools Turn the OVEN SET knob to BROIL For most foods turn the OVEN TEMP knob to BROIL Nn Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler rack However you must mold the foil tightly to the rack and cut slits in it just like the rack Without the slits the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining to the broiler pan The juices coul
60. on adapter to the 1 2 NPT internal thread elbow at inlet of regulator On models equipped with dual burners install the male pipe thread end of the 1 2 flare union adapter to the 1 2 NPT internal thread at inlet of pressure regulator Use a backup wrench on the regulator fitting to avoid damage When installing the range from the front remove the 90 elbow for easier installation 3 Install male 1 2 or 3 4 flare union adapter to the NPT internal thread of the manual shut off valve taking care to back up the shut off valve to keep it from turning 4 Connect flexible metal appliance connector to the adapter on the range Position range to permit connection at the shut off valve 5 When all connections have been made make sure all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system CAUTION DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS When using test pressures greater than 1 2 psig to pressure test the gas supply system of the residence disconnect the range and individual shut off valv from the gas supply piping When using test pressures of 1 2 psig or less to test the gas supply system simply isolate the range from the gas supply system by closing the individual shut off valve L ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Electrical Requirements 120 volt 60 Hertz properly grounded branch circuit pro
61. ons of food since heavy spattering or spillovers left on range can ignite Use pans with handles that can be easily grasped and remain cool When using glass cookware make sure it is designed for top of range cooking e Keep all plastics away from top burners Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop they may melt if left too close to the vent Vent appearance and location vary eDo not leave any items on the cooktop The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers which may cause them to burst To avoid the possibility of a burn always be certain that the controls for all burners are at the OFF position and all grates are cool before attempting to remove them When flaming foods are under the hood turn the fan off The fan if operating may spread the flames elf the range is located near a window do not hang long curtains that could blow over the top burners and create afire hazard elf you smell gas turn off the gas to the range and call a qualified service technician Never use an open flame to locate a leak Baking Broiling and Roasting e Do not use oven for a storage area Items stored in the oven can ignite eStand 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 e Keep the oven free from grease buildup e Place the oven shelves in the desired posit
62. orage drawer broiler drawer or kick panel and locate the pressure regulator at rear of the range Remove Screws Access Cover On some models you may have to remove an access cover also For models equipped with dual burners remove the cooktop and locate the pressure regulator at right rear of range 2 Follow the directions inh or B that match your regulator type 42 continued Lever shown closed Note On some models the shut off valve may be ina different location If it is this regulator 1 Use a coin to remove the cap from the pressure regulator 2 Turn the cap over and hook it into the slots The type of gas to be used should now be visible on the top of the cap Q Note On some models the shut off valve may be in a different location Lever shown closed PULL OPEN Gas Flow into Do not remove this protective cap l Cap Assembly except for conversion If it is this regulator 1 Unscrew the plastic protected hex nut cap from the regulator 2 Carefully pry the protective plastic cap off the threaded metal cap Gently pull the plastic washer off the threads on the other side of the metal cap 3 Push the plastic cap onto the end of the metal cap displaying the type of gas you are converting to Press the attached plastic washer onto the threads on the other side of the metal cap 4 Screw the hex nut cap back into the regulator Do not overtighten _ CONVERTING SURFACE
63. ord will be Disconnected Infrequently An adapter maybe used only on a 15 amp circuit Do not use an adapter on a 20 amp circuit Where local codes permit a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter available at most hardware stores The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord TEMPORARY METHOD ADAPTER PLUGS PERMITTED IN CANADA o ENSURE PROPER ALIGN LARGE PRONGS SLOTS GROUND AND FIRM CONNECTION BEFORE USE CAUTION Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal and not insulated and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring The customer should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle 1s properly grounded When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter always hold the adapter with one hand If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use Should this happen DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established 38 E Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Frequently Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and l
64. pe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle Q Is the crackling sound I hear during cleaning normal A Yes This is the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions 22 Q Should there be any odor during the cleaning A Yes there maybe a slight odor during the first few cleanings Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause an odor when cleaning Q What causes the hair like lines on the enamel surface of my oven A This is a normal condition resulting from heating and cooling during cleaning They do not affect how your oven performs Q Why do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning A Some types of soil will leave a deposit which is ash It can be removed with a damp sponge or cloth Q My oven shelves do not slide easily What is the matter A After many cleanings oven shelves may become so clean they do not slide easily To make shelves slide more easily after each self cleaning cycle dampen fingers with a small amount of cooking oil and rub lightly over sides of shelf where they contact shelf supports Q My oven shelves have become gray after the self cleaning cycle Is this normal A Yes After the self cleaning cycle the shelves may have lost some luster and discolored to a deep gray Q Can I cook food on the cooktop while the oven is self cleaning A Yes While the oven is self cleaning you can use the cooktop just as you normally do Howev
65. r baking pan The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur e Dark rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a browner crisper crust Use this type for pies e Shiny bright and smooth pans reflect heat resulting in a lighter more delicate browning Cakes and cookies require this type of pan e Glass baking dishes also absorb heat When baking in glass baking dishes lower the temperature by 25 F and use the recommended cooking time in the recipe This is not necessary when baking pies or casseroles Aluminum Foil Never entirely cover a shelf with a large cookie sheet or aluminum foil This will disturb the heat circulation and results 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 Cakes 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 sulyeg 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
66. rs routinely especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes Wipe off surface burners If heavy spillover occurs remove the surface burners from range Burners lift out for cleaning Lift up the cooktop and then lift out the surface burners To remove burned on food soak the surface burner in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water Soak the surface burner for 20 to 30 minutes For more stubborn stains use a cleanser like Soft Scrub brand or Bon Ami brand Rinse well to remove any traces of the cleanser that might clog the surface burner openings Do not use steel wool because it will clog the surface burner openings and scratch the surface burners If the holes become clogged clean them with a toothpick Before putting the surface burner back shake out excess water and then dry it thoroughly by setting it in a warm oven for 30 minutes Then place it back in the range making sure it is properly seated and level Burner Base on sealed burners only The burner base the part of the burner fastened to the cooktop may be cleaned with a soft brush and a mild cleanser Clean all food residues from around spark electrode Do not use steel wool small bits of steel wool will short out the electrode Rinse well continued next page 23 UIAC SUIULI JJ9S 94 SuneIIdG O pue are Suruga CARE AND CLEANING continued Burner Heads on sealed burners only The holes in
67. rves to heat the handle Top of Range Cookware Aluminum Medium weight cookware is recommended because it heats quickly and evenly Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet Use Saucepans with tight fitting lids when cooking with minimum amounts of water Cast Iron If heated slowly most skillets will give satisfactory results Enamelware Under some conditions the enamel of some cookware may melt Follow cookware manufacturer s recommendations for cooking methods Glass There are two types of glass cookware those for oven use only and those for top of range cooking saucepans coffee and teapots Glass conducts heat very slowly Wok Cooking on models with sealed burners e We recommend that you use only a flat bottomed wok They are available at your local retail store e Do not use woks that have support rings Use of these types of woks with or without the ring in place can be dangerous Placing the ring over the burner grate may cause the burner to work improperly resulting in carbon monoxide levels above allowable current standards This could be dangerous to your health Do not try to use such woks without the ring You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over Heatproof Glass Ceramic Can be used for either surface or oven cooking It conducts heat very slowly and cools very slowly Check cookware manufacturer s directions to be sure it can be used on gas ranges Stainless Steel
68. stallation Instructions To check 1f the device is installed and engaged properly carefully tip the range forward The Anti Tip device should engage and prevent the range from tipping over If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason make sure the Anti Tip device is engaged when you push the range back against the wall continued next page SUOKINASUT AJ3JES JULz Ioa IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued eLet the burner grates and other surfaces cool before touching them or leaving them where children can reach them 4 a Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance amp Be careful when reaching for items stored in cabinets over the cooktop Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfaces and may cause severe burns eFor your safety never use your appliance for warming or heating the room e Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Turn off burner then smother flaming pan by covering pan completely with well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking soda or if available a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher eDo not store flammable materials in an oven a range storage drawer or near a cooktop eDo not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
69. t edition In Canada initiation must conform withthe current Natural Gas Instigation Code CAN CGA B149 1 or the current Propane Initiation Code CAN CGA B149 2 and with local codes where applicable This range has been design certified by the American Gas Association according to ANSI 221 1 latest edition and Canadian Gas Association according to CAN CGA 1 1 latest edition As with any appliance using gas and generating heat there are certain safety precautions you should follow You will find these precautions in the Important Safety Instructions in the front of this book Read them carefully e Have your range installed by a qualified installer or service technician Your range must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition In Canada electrical grounding must be in accordance with the current CSA C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and or local codes See Electrical Connections in this section Before installing your range on linoleum or any other synthetic floor covering make sure the floor covering can withstand 180 F without shrinking warping or discoloring Do not install the range over carpeting unless a sheet of 1 4 thick plywood or similar insulator is placed between the range and carpeting e Make sure the wall coverings around the range can withstand heat generated by the range
70. t the dealer or builder that sold you the range Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book It lists caus K f minor operating problems that Ean o STATON can correct yourself Wi A WARNING eALL RANGES CAN TIP eINJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT eINSTALL THE ANTI TIP DEVICE PACKED WITH THE RANGE eSEE THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book To obtain replacement parts contact GE Hotpoint Service Centers 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 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 Louisville KY 40225 WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of t
71. tate s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 This book is printed on recycled paper JGBP24GEN JGBPSOAEP JGBPS2AES JGBP25GEN JGBPSOGEP JGBP32WES eee ores JGBP29GEN JGBP3SOWEP JGBP33GES JGBP29GES JGBP382GES JGBP33WES 12 92 CG Printed in Louisville KY
72. te the shutter to the full open position With baffle in place flames should have approximately l inch blue cones and should not extend beyond the edges of the burner baffle After 30 seconds of burner operation check for flames lifting off burner ports If lifting is observed gradually reduce air shutter opening until flames are stabilized For natural gas the shutter should be open 1 2 or about 3 4 of the way open _ CHECK FOR LEAKS When all connections have been made make sure all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system CAUTION DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS When using test pressures greater than 1 2 psig to pressure test the gas supply system of the residence disconnect the range and individual shut off valve from the gas supply piping When using test pressures of 1 2 psig or less to test the gas supply system simply isolate the range from the gas supply system by closing the individual shut off valve continued next page 45 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued HOW TO CONVERT THE RANGE FOR USE WITH LP GAS OR NATURAL GAS continued CONVERT TOP BURNER VALVES 1 Turn all top burners to LOW 2 Remove all NS four knobs Oy 3 With a small flat Sa gy blade screwdriver turn the valve set screws clockwise to decrease flame size count
73. tected by a 15 amp or 20 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse Extension Cord Cautions Because of potential safety hazards associated with certain conditions we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord However if you still elect to use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL listed 3 wire grounding type appliance extension cord and that the current carrying rating of the cord in amperes be equivalent to or greater than the branch circuit rating Grounding IMPORTANT Please read carefully FOR PERSONAL SAFETY THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug which mates with a standard three prong grounding wall receptacle PREFERRED f to minimize the METHOD oe possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance The customer should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded Where a standard two prong wall receptacle is encountered it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall receptacle DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUND PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD ENSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE continued next page 3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS continued E USage Situations where Appliance Power C
74. the burners of your range and the spark electrodes must be kept C gt Urr E clean at all times for proper ignition and an even unhampered flame You should clean the burner heads routinely especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes Wipe off burner heads If heavy spillover occurs remove burner heads from range Remove the burner grate and burner cap Then lift the burner head straight up To get rid of burned on food soak the burner head upside down in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water Soak the burner head for 20 to 30 minutes If the food doesn t rinse off completely scrub it with soap and water and a soft brush or plastic scouring pad For more stubborn stains use a cleanser like Soft Scrub brand or Bon Ami brand Rinse well to remove any traces of the cleanser that might clog the burner openings Do not use steel wool because it will clog the burner openings and scratch the burners If the holes become clogged clean them with a toothpick Before putting the burner head back shake out excess water and dry it thoroughly by setting it ina warm oven for 30 minutes Then place it back in the range making sure the pin in the burner base goes in the hole in the burner head and that the burner heads are properly seated and level CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS IF SO EQUIPPED IN PLACE Dual Burners on some models Grate
75. u the location of the range cas cut off valve and how to shut it off if necessary Have your range 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 range installers or service technicians Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this guide All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician ePlug your range into a 120 volt grounded outlet only Do not remove the round grounding prong from the plug fin doubt about the grounding of the home electrical system it 1s your personal responsibility and obligation to have an ungrounded outlet replaced with a properly grounded three prong outlet in accordance with the National Electrical Code In Canada the appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code Do not use an extension cord with this appliance Be sure packing materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packing material ignite IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance Locate range out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to prevent poor air circulation eBe sure your range is correctly adjusted by a qualified service technician or installer for the type of gas natura
76. und cakes Pies or pie Shells Frozen pies Casseroles Roasting Pan Placement Shelf Position BorC A or B B or C A on cookie sheet B or C BorR For even cooking and proper browning there must be enough roo for air circulation in the oven Baking results will be bette if bakin 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 wails of the oven Allow 1 to 1 inch space betwee pans as well as from the back of the oven the door and the sides If you use two shelves stagge the pans so one is not directly above the other Baking Guides When using prepared baking mixes follow package recipe or instructions for best baking results 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 For best results use only one cookie sheet in the oven at a time Pies 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 Baking Pans Use the prope
77. urface Burners 15 Surface Burner Controls 16 Cooktop 17 Broiler Pan and Rack 18 Oven Shelves easily removed or repositioned on shelf supports See page 4 30 26 333 41 27 10 28 14 16 18 20 21 48 10 4 5 11 30 10 20 23 25 25 30 5 18 19 27 11 14 16 27 Mm 19 Oven Shelf Supports 20 Oven Door Gasket 21 Air Vent in Oven Door top of oven door 22 Storage Drawer or Kick Panel depending on model l1 5 20 22 26 4 30 29 IZULY INOJ JO soinjeay Electric Ignition Your surface burners are lighted by electric ignition eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with constantly burning flames In case of a power failure you can light the surface burners on your range with a match Hold a lighted match to the burner then turn the knob to the LITE position Use extreme caution when lighting burners this way Surface burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally Surface Burner Controls Knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are marked as to which burners they control The two knobs on the left control the left front and left rear burners The two knobs on the right control the right front and right rear burners On ranges with sealed burners e The smaller burner right rear position will give the best simmer results e The right front burner is higher powered than the others and will bring liquids to a boil quicker n
78. urner shuts off and cannot be re lit until power is restored continued next page 39 ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY Air adjustment shutters for the top and bottom burners regulate the flow of air to the flames Air Adjustment Shutter The air adjustment shutter for the top broil burner is in the center of the rear wall of the oven Loosen Air Adjustment Shutter The shutter for the bottom oven burner is near the back wall behind the storage drawer or the kick panel depending on the model Remove the drawer or panel See Care and Cleaning section in this book To adjust the flow of air to either burner loosen the Phillips head screw and rotate the shutter toward open or closed position as needed The flames for the top broil burner should be steady with approximately 1 blue cones and should not extend out over the edges of the burner baffle 40 To determine if the bottom burner flames are burning properly remove the oven bottom and the burner baffle see below Flames should have approximately 1 blue cones and if range is supplied with natural gas should burn with no yellow tipping With most LP gas small yellow tips at the end of outer cones are normal Flames should not lift off burner ports If lifting is observed gradually reduce air shutter opening until flames are stabilized With the baffle in place the flames should burn
79. ve anchor which are not provided Drill the recommended size hole for the hardware Install the sleeve anchor into the drilled hole and then install the lag bolt through the device The bolts must be properly tightened as recommended for the hardware Back of 2A Wallboard Range ee Ss Anti Tip Device 5 Slide the range against the wall and check for proper installation by grasping the front edges of the rear surface unit openings and carefully attempting to tilt the range forward WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETED MAKE SURE ALL CONTROLS ARE LEFT IN THE OFF POSITION MAKE SURE THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR TO THE RANGE IS UNOBSTRUCTED continued next page 4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO as OR THE RANGE FOR USE WITH LP GAS NATURAL GAS TOOLS REQUIRED T 10 Torxdriver for sealed burners 1 2 and 3 4 open end wrench Flat blade screwdriver small Nut drivers or wrenches 7mm or 5 16 depending on the size of the spuds _ PREPARE RANGE FOR CONVERSION 1 Turn off gas supply at the wall 2 Turn off the electrical power to the range If range has not yet been connected to gas supply or if flexible connection was made range maybe pulled out from the wall to make conversion easier CONVERT THE PRESSURE REGULATOR WARNING Do not remove the pressure regulator from the range 1 For models equipped with sealed burners remove the st
80. will damage the finish A 50 50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning To remove knob pull it straight off the stem If knob is difficult to remove place a towel or dishcloth between the knob and control panel and pull gently Wash the knobs in soap and water or a vinegar and hot water solution but do not soak To clean outside glass finish use a glass cleaner Do not allow the water or cleaner to run down inside openings in the glass while cleaning 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 25 T Removable Storage Drawer on some models The storage drawer is a good place to store cookware and bakeware Do not store plastics and flammable material in the drawer Do not overload the storage drawer If the drawer is too heavy it may slip off the track when opened The storage drawer may be removed for cleaning under the range Clean the storage drawer with a damp cloth or sponge Never use harsh abrasives or scouring pads To remove storage drawer 1 Pull drawer straight out until it stops 2 Lift drawer until stops on drawer clear stops on range 3 Again pull drawer out until it hits second set of stops 4 Tilt front of drawer up and free of range To replace storage drawer 1 Set the stops on the back of the drawer over the stops in
81. y E a V KON Drip Pan on some models Surface Burner On models with dual burners the cooktop lifts up for easy access Turn all controls OFF before removing burner parts and drip pans if so equipped The burner grates and drip pans if so equipped can be lifted off making them easy to clean The holes in the surface burners of your range must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and an even unhampered flame 24 You should clean the surface burners routinely especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes Wipe off surface burners If heavy spillover occurs remove the surface burners from range Burners lift out for cleaning Lift up the cooktop and then lift out the surface burners To remove burned on food soak the surface burner in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water Soak the surface burner for 20 to 30 minutes For more stubborn stains use a cleanser like Soft Scrub brand or Bon Ami brand Rinse well to remove any traces of the cleanser that might clog the surface burner openings Do not use steel wool because it will clog the surface burner openings and scratch the surface burners If the holes become clogged clean them with a toothpick Before putting the surface burner back shake out excess water and then dry it thoroughly by setting it in a warm oven for 30 minutes Then place it back in the range making sure it is properly seated and level

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