Electrolux JBP35, JBP26, JBP24 User Manual

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Ranges

Self-Cleaning Electric Coil

Safety Instructions . . . 2–4

Operating Instructions

Clock and Timer . . . . . . .10

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9

Power Outage . . . . . . . . . .7

Sabbath Feature . . . . .13, 14

Self-Cleaning . . . . . . .15, 16

Special Features . . . . . . . .12

Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . .5

Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . .14

Timed Baking and

Roasting Features . . . . . .11

Care and Cleaning

Broiler Pan and Grid . . . 20

Control Knobs . . . . . . . . .17

Drip Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Heating Elements . . . . . .17

Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . .19

Lift-Up Cooktop . . . . . . .21

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Storage Drawer . . . . . . . .20

Surface Units . . . . . . . . . .21

Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Troubleshooting

Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22–24

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Consumer Support

Consumer

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Product

Registration . . . . . . . . 25, 26

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

JBP24
JBP26
JBP35

Owner’s Manual

164D4290P333-1 49-80177-1 07-03 JR

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # ________________

Serial # ________________

You can find them on a label
behind the storage drawer on
the front of the range frame.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock, or to
prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

All ranges can tip and injury could result.

To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall and floor by installing the Anti-Tip device supplied.
If the Anti-Tip device supplied with the range does not fit this application, use the universal Anti-Tip device

WB2X7909.
To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, remove the storage drawer and inspect the rear

leveling leg. Make sure it fits securely into the slot.

If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the device is properly engaged when
you push the range back against the wall. If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range tipping over
and causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.

Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information in this manual. Failure to take this precaution could
result in tipping of the range and injury.

WARNING ANTI-TIP DEVICE

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a
list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires
businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the
cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

■ Use this appliance only for its intended purpose

as described in this Owner’s Manual.

■ Be sure your appliance is properly installed and

grounded by a qualified installer in accordance
with the provided installation instructions.

■ Have the installer show you the location

of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy
reference.

■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any

part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.

■ Before performing any service, disconnect

the range power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker.

■ Do not leave children alone—children should

not be left alone or unattended in an area
where an appliance is in use. They should never
be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the
appliance.

■ Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang

on the door, storage drawer or cooktop. They

could damage the range and even tip it over,
causing severe personal injury.

■ Large scratches or impacts to glass doors can

lead to broken or shattered glass.

■ Do not store flammable materials in an oven or

near the cooktop.

■

CAUTION: Items of interest to children

should not be stored in cabinets above a range
or on the backsplash of a range—children
climbing on the range to reach items could be
seriously injured.

■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments

while using the appliance. Be careful when
reaching for items stored over the range.
Flammable material could be ignited if brought
in contact with hot surface units or heating
elements and may cause severe burns.

■ Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp pot

holders on hot surfaces may result in burns
from steam. Do not let pot holders touch hot
surface units or heating elements. Do not use
a towel or other bulky cloth in place of pot
holders.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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■ Never leave the surface units unattended

at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking
and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.

■ Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip pans

or anywhere in the oven except as described in
this manual. Misuse could result in a shock, fire
hazard or damage to the range.

■ Be sure the drip pans and the vent duct are not

covered and are in place. Their absence during
cooking could damage range parts and wiring.

■ Only certain types of glass, glass ⁄ceramic,

earthenware or other glazed containers are

suitable for cooktop service; others may break
because of the sudden change in temperature.

■ To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of

flammable materials and spillage, the handle of
a container should be turned toward the center
of the range without extending over nearby
surface units.

■ Always turn the surface units off before

removing cookware.

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■ For your safety, never use your appliance for

warming or heating the room.

■ Teach children not to play with the controls or

any other part of the range.

■ Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot holders

and other linens a safe distance from your
range.

■ Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and

canned food a safe distance from
your range.

■ Always keep combustible wall coverings,

curtains or drapes a safe distance from your
range.

■ Do not let cooking grease or other flammable

materials accumulate in or near the range.

■ Keep the hood and grease filters clean to

maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires.

■ Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up

a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a
flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the
pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie
sheet or flat tray. Use a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

■ Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by

covering it with baking soda or, if available, by

using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam­type fire extinguisher.

■ Flame in the oven can be smothered completely

by closing the oven door and turning the oven
off or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.

■ Do not touch the surface units, the heating

elements or the interior surface of the oven.
These surfaces may be hot enough to burn
even though they are dark in color. During and
after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials contact the surface units,
areas nearby the surface units or any interior
area of the oven; allow sufficient time for
cooling first.

■ Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop,

areas facing the cooktop, oven vent opening,
surfaces near the opening, crevices around the
oven door.

■ REMEMBER: The inside surface of the oven may

be hot when the door is opened.

■ Do not store or use combustible materials,

gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WARNING!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least an
INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.

COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…

Use proper pan size—select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating
element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct contact and may
result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will also improve efficiency.

SURFACE COOKING UNITS

SURFACE COOKING UNITS (cont.)

■ Do not immerse or soak the removable surface

units. Do not put them in a dishwasher. Do not
self-clean the surface units in the oven.

■ When preparing flaming foods under the hood,

turn the fan on.

■ To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric

shock, always be certain that the controls for all
surface units are at the OFF position and all coils
are cool before attempting to lift or remove
a unit.

■ Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge

is used to wipe spills on a hot cooktop, be
careful to avoid steam burns.

■ Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or

medium high heat settings.

■ Foods for frying should be as dry as possible.

Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh
foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over
the sides of the pan.

■ Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat

frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause
spillovers when food is added.

■ If a combination of oils or fats will be used in

frying, stir together before heating, or as fats
melt slowly.

■ Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.

■ Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible

to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking
point.

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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

■ Do not heat unopened food containers.

Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injury.

■ Keep the oven vent unobstructed.

■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup.

■ Place the oven shelf in the desired position

while the oven is cool. If shelves must be
handled when hot, do not let pot holder
contact the heating elements.

■ Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is a

convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a
precaution against burns from touching hot
surfaces of the door or oven walls.

■ When using cooking or roasting bags in the

oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.

■ Do not use the oven to dry newspapers.

If overheated, they can catch on fire.

■ Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items

stored in an oven can ignite.

■ Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils

or food in the oven when not in use.

■ Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms,

except as suggested in this manual. Improper
installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk
of electric shock or fire.

Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to
hands, face and/or eyes.

WARNING!

OVEN

Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be
used in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside of the oven when the
self-clean cycle is used

.

■ Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket

is essential for a good seal. Care should be
taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.

■ Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the

broiler pan, grid and other cookware.

■ Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before

starting the self-cleaning operation.

■ If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the

oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have
it serviced by a qualified technician.

■ Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s Manual.

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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

How to Set

Push the knob in and turn in either
direction to the setting you want.

At both OFF and HI the control clicks
into position. You may hear slight
clicking sounds during cooking,
indicating the control is maintaining your
desired setting.

A surface unit ON indicator light will
glow when any surface unit is on.

Be sure you turn the control knob to
OFF when you finish cooking.

Surface Cookware Tips

Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware.
Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster
than other metals. Cast-iron and coated
cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb
heat, but generally cook evenly at low to
medium heat settings. Steel pans may
cook unevenly if not combined with
other metals.

For best cooking results, pans should be
flat on the bottom. Match the size of the
saucepan to the size of the surface unit.
The pan should not extend over the
edge of the surface unit more than 1″.

Not over 1 inch.

1″

Home Canning Tips

Be sure the canner is centered over the
surface unit.

Make sure the canner is flat on the
bottom.

Use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources. These are available
from manufacturers such as Ball®and
Kerr®and the Department of Agriculture
Extension Service.

To prevent burns from steam or heat, use
caution when canning.

Use only flat-bottomed woks.

Wok Cooking

We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed
wok. They are available at your local retail store.

Do not use woks that have support rings.

Placing the ring over the surface unit will
cause a buildup of heat that will damage
the porcelain cooktop.

Do not use round bottom woks. You
could be seriously burned if the wok
tipped over.

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Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings

BAKE/TEMP RECALL Pad

Touch this pad to select the bake function.

BAKE Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can change
the oven temperature at this point. Glows
when the oven is in bake mode.

START/ON Pad

Must be touched to start any cooking or
cleaning function.

Display

Shows the time of day, oven temperature,
whether the oven is in the bake, broil or
self-cleaning mode and the times set for
the timer or automatic oven operations.
The display will show PRE while preheating.
When the oven reaches the selected
temperature, the oven control will beep and
the display will show the oven temperature.

If “F– and a number or letter” flash in the display and the
oven control signals, this indicates a function error code.

If your oven was set for a timed oven operation and
a power outage occurred, the clock and all programmed
functions must be reset.

The time of day will flash in the display when there has
been a power outage. Reset the clock.

If the function error code appears during the self-cleaning
cycle, check the oven door latch. The latch handle may have
been moved, even if only slightly, from the latched position.
Make sure the latch is moved to the right as far as it will go.

Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for
one hour. Put the oven back into operation. If the function
error code repeats, disconnect the power to the range and
call for service.

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
or TIMER ON/OFF Pad

Touch this pad to select the timer feature.
Then press + and – pads to adjust time.

TIMER Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can change
the set time at this point. Glows when the
timer has been activated. Flashes again when
the time has run out until the control is reset.

CLOCK Pad

To set the clock, press this pad twice and
then press the + and – pads. The time of
day will flash in the display when the oven is
first turned on.

START TIME Pad

Use along with the COOKING TIME or
SELF CLEAN pads to set the oven to start

and stop automatically at a time you set.

START TIME Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can change
the start time at this point. Glows when the
function has been activated.

COOKING TIME Pad

Touch this pad and then touch the + or –
pads to set the amount of time you want
your food to cook. The oven will shut off
when the cooking time has run out.

COOKING TIME Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can change
the set time at this point. Glows when the
function has been activated. Flashes again
when the time has run out until the control
is reset.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

Using the oven controls.

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Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings

AUTOMATIC OVEN Light

This lights anytime the oven has been
programmed using the COOKING TIME or
START TIME functions.

OVEN LIGHT ON/OFF Pad

Touch this pad to turn the oven light on or
off.

– Pad

Short taps to this pad will decrease the time
or temperature by small amounts. Touch
and hold the pad to decrease the time or
temperature by larger amounts.

+ Pad

Short taps to this pad will increase the time
or temperature by small amounts. Touch
and hold the pad to increase the time or
temperature by larger amounts.

SELF CLEAN Pad

Touch this pad to select the self-cleaning
function. See the Using the self-cleaning

oven section.

CLEAN Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can change
the length of time for the self-clean cycle at
this point. Glows when the oven is in the self­clean cycle. After the self-clean cycle, the light
will turn off. Unlatch the door.

CLEAR/OFF Pad

Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven
operations except the clock and timer.

BROIL HI/LO Pad

Touch this pad to select the broil function.

BROIL Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can switch
from HI to LO BROIL at this point. Glows when
the oven is in broil mode.

Indicator Lights (on some pads)

EDIT mode lasts several seconds after the last
pad press. START TIME ON/OFF and COOKING
TIME ON/OFF will be the only pads lit if either
of these options is selected. (Example: START
TIME is selected with BAKE—the START TIME
pad will remain lit until the clock reaches the
programmed time, at which point it will turn
off and the BAKE/TEMP RECALL pad light will
light up).

Power Outage

If a flashing time is in the display, you have experienced a
power failure. Reset the clock.

To reset the clock, touch the CLOCK pad. Enter
the correct time of day by touching the + or –
pads. Touch the START/ON pad.

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Aluminum Foil

Never cover the oven bottom with aluminum foil.

You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler
pan and broiler grid. However, you must
mold the foil tightly to the grid and cut slits in
it just like the grid.

Aluminum foil may also be used to catch a
spillover. To do so, place a small sheet of foil
on a lower shelf several inches below the food.

Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum
foil. This will disturb the heat circulation and
result in poor baking.

Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.

To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.

Before you begin…

The shelves have stop-locks, so that when
placed correctly on the shelf supports (A
through F), they will stop before coming
completely out, and will not tilt.

When placing and removing cookware,
pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf
support.

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

To replace, place the end of the shelf
(stop-locks) on the support, tilt up the front
and push the shelf in.

CAUTION: When you are using the shelf in the lowest
position (A), you will need to use caution when pulling
the shelf out. We recommend that you pull the shelf
out several inches and then, using two pot holders, pull
the shelf out by holding the sides of it. The shelf is low
and you could be burned if you place your hand in the
middle of the shelf and pull all the way out. Be very
careful not to burn your hand on the door when using
the shelf in the lowest position (A).

The oven has 6 shelf positions.

How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting

Your oven is not designed for open-door cooking.

Touch the BAKE pad.

Touch the + or – pads until the
desired temperature is displayed.

Touch the START/ON pad.

The oven will start automatically. The display
will show PRE while preheating. When the
oven reaches the selected temperature, the
oven control will beep several times and the
display will show the oven temperature.

To change the oven temperature during BAKE cycle,
touch the BAKE pad and then the + or – pads to get
the new temperature.

Check food for doneness at minimum
time on recipe. Cook longer if necessary.

Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad when baking
is finished and then remove the food
from the oven.

Type of Food Shelf Position

Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) D

Angel food cake A

Bundt or pound cakes C or D

Biscuits, muffins, brownies, C or D
cookies, cupcakes,
layer cakes, pies

Casseroles C or D

Turkey A

Preheating and Pan Placement

Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it.
Preheating is necessary for good results when
baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads.

The Display will show “PRE” while preheating. When
the oven reaches the selected temperature, the oven
control will beep and the display will show the oven
temperature.

Baking results will be better if baking pans are
centered in the oven as much as possible. If
baking with more than one pan, place the
pans so each has at least 1 to 11⁄2″ of air space
around it. If baking four cake layers at the
same time, place two layers on rack B and two
layers on rack D. Stagger pans on the rack so
one is not directly above the other.

Center baking pans in the oven.

Using the oven.

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Do not latch the oven door during broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.

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How to Set the Oven for Broiling

Place the meat or fish on the broiler
grid in the broiler pan.

Follow suggested shelf positions in
the Broiling Guide.

If your range is connected to 208 volts, rare steaks
may be broiled by preheating the broiler and
positioning the oven shelf one position higher.

Use LO Broil to cook foods such as
poultry or thick cuts of meat thoroughly
without over-browning them.

Touch the BROIL HI/LO pad once for
HI Broil.

To change to LO Broil, touch the
BROIL HI/LO pad again.

Touch the START/ON pad.

When broiling is finished, touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad.

Leave the door open to the broil
stop position. The door stays open
by itself, yet the proper temperature
is maintained in the oven.

Quantity and/ Shelf First Side Second Side

Food or Thickness Position* Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments

Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) D 13 8 Space evenly.

1

/2 to 3/4″ thick

4 lbs. (12 patties) D 15 11

Beef Steaks

Rare†

3

/4 to 1″ thick F 6 4 Steaks less than 3/4″
Medium 1 to 11/2 lbs. E 8 6 thick are difficult
Well Done E 10 8 to cook rare.

Slash fat.
Rare† 11/2″ thick D 10 8
Medium 2 to 21/2 lbs. D 15 10–12
Well Done E 20 20

Chicken 1 whole cut up C 25 25 Brush each side with

2 to 21⁄2 lbs., melted butter.
split lengthwise Broil skin-side-down
Breast C 25 15 first.

Bakery Product

Bread (toast) 2 to 4 slices E 3 1 Space evenly. Place
English Muffin 2 (split) F 3–4 English muffins cut-

side-up and brush

with butter if desired.
Lobster Tails 2–4 C 18–20 Do not Cut through back of

turn shell. Spread open.

over. Brush with melted

butter before broiling

and after half of

broiling time.
Fish Fillets 1 lb. (1/4 to 1/2″ thick) E 5 5 Handle and turn very

carefully. Brush with

lemon butter before

and during cooking,

if desired.

Salmon

Steaks 2 (1″ thick) E 10 5 Turn carefully. Do not
Fillets 2 (1/2″ to 3/4″ thick) E 10 turn skin side down.

Ham Slices

1

/2″ thick D 6 6

(precooked) 1″ thick D 8 8
Pork Chops 2 (1/2″ thick) D 10 10 Slash fat.

Well Done 2 (1″ thick) about 1 lb. D 15 15

Lamb Chops

Medium 2 (1″ thick) about 10 E 7 4 Slash fat.
Well Done to 12 oz. E 10 9

Medium 2 (11/2″ thick) about 1 lb. E 9 6
Well Done E 14 10

Broiling Guide

The size, weight, thickness,
starting temperature
and your preference
of doneness will affect
broiling times. This guide
is based on meats at
refrigerator temperature.

† The U.S. Department of

Agriculture says “Rare beef is
popular, but you should know that
cooking it to only 140°F means
some food poisoning organisms
may survive.” (Source: Safe Food
Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA
Rev. June 1985.)

*See illustration for description of shelf positions.

The oven has 6 shelf positions.

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Not all features are on all models.

To Set the Timer

The timer does not control oven operations.
The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours
and 59 minutes.

Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad.

Touch the + or – pads until the
amount of time you want shows in
the display. The maximum time that
can be entered in minutes is 59.
Times more than 59 minutes should
be changed to hours and minutes.

If you make a mistake, touch the KITCHEN
TIMER ON/OFF pad and begin again.

Touch the START/ON pad. The time
will start counting down, although
the display does not change until
one minute has passed.

When the timer reaches :00, the
control will beep 3 times followed by
one beep every 6 seconds until the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad is
touched.

The timer is a minute timer only.
The CLEAR/OFF pad does not affect

the timer.

Using the clock and timer.

To Set the Clock

The clock must be set to the correct time
of day for the automatic oven timing
functions to work properly. The time of
day cannot be changed during a delayed
cooking or a delayed self-cleaning cycle.

Touch the CLOCK pad twice.

Touch the + or – pads.

If the + or – pads are not touched within
one minute after you touch the CLOCK
pad, the display reverts to the original

setting. If this happens, touch the CLOCK
pad twice and reenter the time of day.

Touch the START/ON pad until the
time of day shows in the display. This
enters the time and starts the clock.

To check the time of day when the display is
showing other information, simply touch the
CLOCK pad. The time of day shows until another
pad is touched.

Make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day.

To Turn Off the Clock Display

If you have several clocks in your kitchen,
you may wish to turn off the time of day
clock display on your range.

Touch the CLOCK pad once to turn
off the time of day display. Although
you will not be able to see it, the

clock maintains the correct time
of day.

Touch the CLOCK pad twice to recall
the clock display.

To Reset the Timer

If the display is still showing the time
remaining, you may change it by touching
the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad, then
touching the + or – pads until the time
you want appears in the display.

If the remaining time is not in the display
(clock, start time or cooking time are in
the display), recall the remaining time by
touching the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad
and then touching the + or – pads to
enter the new time you want.

To Cancel the Timer

Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad twice.

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Do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.

NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit for
more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that
the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.

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How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a
selected length of time. At the end of the cooking
time, the oven will turn off automatically.

Touch the BAKE pad.

Touch the + or – pads to set the
oven temperature.

Touch the COOKING TIME pad.

NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you may
need to add additional time to the length of the
cooking time.

Touch the + or – pads to set the
baking time.

The cooking time that you entered
will be displayed. (If you select Cooking
Time first and then adjust the Bake
Temperature, the oven temperature
will be displayed instead).

Touch the START/ON pad.

The display shows either the oven
temperature that you set or the cooking
time countdown. (The display starts with
PRE if showing the oven temperature.)

The oven will continue to cook for the
programmed amount of time, then turn
off automatically.

Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear
the display if necessary.

Remove the food from the oven. Remember, even
though the oven shuts off automatically, foods
continue cooking after controls are off.

How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop

The oven will turn on at the time of day you set,
cook for a specific length of time and then turn off
automatically.

Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.

Touch the BAKE pad.

Touch the + or – pads to set the
oven temperature.

Touch the COOKING TIME pad.

Touch the + or – pads to set the
desired length of cooking time.

Touch the START TIME pad.

Touch the + or – pads to set the time
of day you want the oven to turn on
and start cooking.

Touch the START/ON pad.

NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are
using timed baking and do not touch the

START/ON pad.

NOTE: If you would like to check the times

you have set, touch the START TIME pad to
check the start time you have set or touch
the COOKING TIME pad to check the length
of cooking time you have set.

When the oven turns on at the time of day
you have set, the display will show PRE
until it reaches the selected temperature,
then it will display the oven temperature.

At the end of cooking time, the oven
will turn off and the end-of-cycle tone
will sound.

Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear
the display if necessary.

Remove the food from the oven. Remember, even
though the oven shuts off automatically, foods
continue cooking after controls are off.

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Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and
how you may activate them.

The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain in the
control’s memory until the steps are repeated.

When the display shows your choice, touch the START/ON pad. The special features will remain in memory after
a power failure.

NOTE: The Sabbath feature and the Thermostat Adjustment feature are also Special Features, but they are
addressed separately in the following sections.

Special features of your oven control.

12 Hour Shut-Off

With this feature, should you forget and leave the
oven on, the control will automatically turn off the
oven after 12 hours during baking functions or
after 3 hours during a broil function.

If you wish to turn OFF this feature, follow
the steps below.

Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.

Touch the CLOCK pad. The display
will show ON (12 hour shut-off).
Touch the CLOCK pad repeatedly
until the display shows OFF (no
shut-off).

Touch the START/ON pad to activate
the no shut-off and leave the control
set in this special features mode.

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The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling, self-cleaning or
Delay Start cooking.

NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the
door is closed. The bulb may be removed. See the Oven Light Replacement section. On models with a light switch
on the control panel, the oven light may be turned on and left on.

How to Set for Timed Baking/Roasting—Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

NOTE: To understand how the oven control works,

practice using regular (non-Sabbath) Immediate Start
and Automatic Stop before entering the Sabbath mode.

Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day
and the oven is off.

Touch and hold both the BAKE and
BROIL HI/LO pads, at the same time,

until the display shows SF.

Tap the CLOCK pad until SAb appears
in the display.

Touch the START/ON pad and ⊃ will
appear in the display.

Touch the COOKING TIME pad.

Touch the + or – pads to set the desired
length of cooking time between 1
minute and 9 hours and 59 minutes.
The cooking time that you entered will
be displayed.

Touch the START/ON pad.

Touch the BAKE pad. No signal will
be given.

The preset starting temperature will
automatically be set to 350.° Tap the +
or – pads to increase or decrease the
temperature in 25° increments. The
temperature can be set between 170°
and 550.° No signal or temperature
will be given.

Touch the START/ON pad.

After a random delay period of
approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute,
⊃ will appear in the display indicating
that the oven is

baking/roasting.

If ⊃

doesn’t appear in the display, start again
at Step 7.

To adjust the oven temperature, touch the
BAKE pad and tap the + or – pads to increase
or decrease the temperature in 25°
increments. Touch the START/ON pad.

When cooking is finished, the display will
change from ⊃ to ⊃ indicating that the
oven has turned OFF but is still set in Sabbath.
Remove the cooked food.

⊃

⊃

⊃

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How to Set for Regular Baking/Roasting

NOTE: To understand how the oven control works,

practice using regular baking (non-Sabbath) before
entering Sabbath mode.

Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day
and the oven is off.

Touch and hold both the BAKE and
BROIL HI/LO pads, at the same time,

until the display shows SF.

Tap the CLOCK pad until SAb appears
in the display.

Touch the START/ON pad and ⊃ will
appear in the display.

Touch the BAKE pad. No signal will
be given.

The preset starting temperature will
automatically be set to 350.° Tap the +
or – pads to increase or decrease the
temperature in 25° increments. The
temperature can be set between 170°
and 550.° No signal or temperature
will be given.

Touch the START/ON pad.

After a random delay period of
approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute,
⊃ will appear in the display indicating
that the oven is

baking/roasting.

If ⊃

doesn’t appear in the display, start again
at Step 4.

To adjust the oven temperature, touch the
BAKE pad and tap the + or – pads to increase
or decrease the temperature in 25°
increments. Touch the START/ON pad.

NOTE: The CLEAR/OFF and COOKING TIME pads
are active during the Sabbath feature.

⊃

⊃

When the display shows ⊃ the
oven is set in Sabbath. When the
display shows ⊃ the oven is
baking/roasting.

⊃

When the display shows ⊃ the
oven is set in Sabbath. When the
display shows ⊃ the oven is
baking/roasting.

⊃

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Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!

You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few
weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust
the thermostat yourself.

Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven.
These thermometers may vary 20–40 degrees.

NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling or the self-cleaning temperatures. The adjustment will be
retained in memory after a power failure.

The type of margarine will affect baking performance!

Most recipes for baking have been developed using high-fat products such as butter or margarine (80% fat). If you
decrease the fat, the recipe may not give the same results as with a higher-fat product.

Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies, pastries, cookies or candies are made with low-fat spreads. The lower the fat
content of a spread product, the more noticeable these differences become.

Federal standards require products labeled “margarine” to contain at least 80% fat by weight. Low-fat spreads,
on the other hand, contain less fat and more water. The high moisture content of these spreads affects the
texture and flavor of baked goods. For best results with your old favorite recipes, use margarine, butter or
stick spreads containing at least 70% vegetable oil.

Using the Sabbath Feature.

(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays)

How to Exit the Sabbath Feature

Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

If the oven is cooking, wait for a random
delay period of approximately 30
seconds to 1 minute, until only ⊃ is in
the display.

Touch and hold both the BAKE and
BROIL HI/LO pads, at the same time,
until the display shows SF.

Tap the CLOCK pad until ON or OFF
appears in the display. ON indicates that
the oven will automatically turn off after
12 hours. OFF indicates that the oven
will not automatically turn off. See
the Special Features section for an
explanation of the 12 Hour Shut-Off
feature.

Touch the START/ON pad.

NOTE: If a power outage occurred while the oven was
in Sabbath, the oven will automatically turn off and stay
off even when the power returns. The oven control
must be reset.

To Adjust the Thermostat

Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 2 seconds
until the display shows SF.

Touch the BAKE pad. A two-digit
number shows in the display.

The oven temperature can be
adjusted up to (+) 35°F hotter or (–)
35°F cooler. Touch the + pad to
increase the temperature in 1-degree
increments.

Touch the – pad to decrease the
temperature in 1-degree increments.

When you have made the
adjustment, touch the START/ON pad
to go back to the time of day display.
Use your oven as you would
normally.

NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling
or self-cleaning temperatures. It will be retained
in memory after a power failure.

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Before a Clean Cycle

We recommend venting your kitchen
with an open window or using a
ventilation fan or hood during the
first self-clean cycle.

Remove the shelves, broiler pan, broiler
grid, all cookware and any aluminum foil
from the oven.

NOTE: Take the shelves out of the oven
before you begin the self-clean cycle or
they may discolor.

Soil on the front frame of the range and
outside the gasket on the door will need
to be cleaned by hand. Clean these areas
with hot water, soap-filled steel wool pads
or cleansers such as Soft Scrub®.Rinse
well with clean water and dry.

Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglass
material of the oven door gasket cannot
withstand abrasion. It is essential for the
gasket to remain intact. If you notice it
becoming worn or frayed, replace it.

Wipe up any heavy spillovers on the oven
bottom.

Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in
place and the oven light is off.

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds
is extremely sensitive to the fumes given
off during the self-cleaning cycle of any
range. Move birds to another well­ventilated room.

Wipe up heavy soil on the oven
bottom.

How to Set the Oven for Cleaning

Follow the directions in the Before a
Clean Cycle section.

Latch the door.

NOTE: Never force the latch. If the oven is
too hot, you will not be able to slide the
latch. Allow the oven to cool.

Touch the SELF CLEAN pad.

Touch the + or – pads until the
desired Clean Time is displayed.

The Clean Time is normally 4 hours and 20
minutes. You can change the Clean Time to any
time between 3 and 5 hours, depending on the
amount of soil in your oven.

Touch the START/ON pad.

The self-clean cycle will automatically
begin after CLEAN is displayed and the
time countdown appears in the display.

While the oven is self-cleaning, you can
touch the CLOCK pad to display the time
of day. To return to the clean countdown,
touch the SELF CLEAN pad.

The oven shuts off automatically when
the clean cycle is complete, and 0:00 will
flash in the display.

Slide the latch handle to the left as
far as it will go and open the door.

Never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism.

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How to Delay the Start of Cleaning

Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.

Latch the door.

Touch the SELF CLEAN pad.

Using the + or – pads, enter the
desired clean time.

Touch the START TIME pad. The
earliest start time you can set will
appear in the display.

Using the + or – pads, enter the
time of day you want the clean cycle
to start.

Touch the START/ON pad.

The display will show the start time. It
will not be possible to unlatch the oven
door until the temperature drops below
the lock temperature and the LOCKED
door light goes off.

When the LOCKED door light is off,
unlatch the door.

After a Clean Cycle

You may notice some white ash in the
oven. Wipe it up with a damp cloth after
the oven cools.

If white spots remain, remove them with a soap­filled scouring pad and rinse thoroughly with
a vinegar and water mixture.

These deposits are usually a salt
residue that cannot be removed by
the clean cycle.

If the oven is not clean after one clean
cycle, repeat the cycle.

■ You cannot set the oven for cooking

until the oven is cool enough for the
door to be unlatched.

■ While the oven is self-cleaning, you

can press the CLOCK pad to display
the time of day. To return to the
clean countdown, press the COOKING
TIME pad.

■ Apply a small amount of vegetable oil

to a paper towel and wipe the edges of
the oven shelves with the paper towel.
Do not spray with Pam® or other
lubricant sprays.

Using the self-cleaning oven.

To Stop a Clean Cycle

Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

Wait until the oven has cooled below the
locking temperature to unlatch the door.
You will not be able to open the door
right away unless the oven has cooled
below the locking temperature.

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

If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip
device is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this
precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.

How to Remove Packaging Tape

To assure no damage is done to the finish
of the product, the safest way to remove
the adhesive left from packaging tape on
new appliances is an application of a
household liquid dishwashing detergent,
mineral oil or cooking oil.

Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak.
Wipe dry and then apply an appliance
polish to thoroughly clean and protect
the surface.

NOTE: The plastic tape (on some models) must
be removed from all chrome trim. It cannot be
removed if it is baked on.

Oven Heating Elements

Do not clean the bake element or the broil
element. Any soil will burn off when the
elements are heated.

To clean the oven floor, gently lift
the bake element. Clean with warm
soapy water.

Control Knobs

The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.

To remove a knob, pull it straight
off the stem. If a 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.

Before removing the knobs for
cleaning, please note that the knobs are
in the OFF position. When replacing the
knobs, check the OFF position to ensure
proper placement.

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

To replace:

Check the back of the knob.

The molded rib of the knob is
designed to fit perfectly onto the
knob stem.

Align the molded rib to the clear
groove in the knob stem. Push the
knob back as far as it will go.

Spring clip

Clear groove
in stem

Molded rib

Groove Stem

Control Panel

It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel
after each use of the oven. Use a damp
cloth to clean or rinse. For cleaning, use
mild soap and water or a 50/50 solution
of vinegar and water. For rinsing, use
clean water. Polish dry with a soft cloth.

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

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Care and cleaning of the range.

Painted Surfaces

Painted surfaces include the sides, top
of backguard and the drawer front.

Clean these with soap and water or
a vinegar and water solution.

Do not use commercial oven cleaners,
cleaning powders, steel wool or harsh
abrasives on any painted surface.

Porcelain Enamel Cooktop

The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but
breakable if misused. This finish is acid­resistant. However, any acidic foods
spilled (such as fruit juices, tomato or
vinegar) should not be permitted to
remain on the finish.

If acids spill on the cooktop while it is
hot, use a dry paper towel or cloth to
wipe it up right away. When the surface
has cooled, wash with soap and water.
Rinse well.

For other spills such as fat spatterings,
wash with soap and water or cleansing
powders after the surface has cooled.
Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.

Oven Vent

The oven is vented through an opening
under the right rear surface unit.

This area could become hot during oven use.

It is normal for steam to come out of the
vent and moisture may collect underneath
when the oven is in use.

The vent is important for proper air
circulation.

Never block this vent.

Oven Shelves

Clean the oven shelves with an abrasive
cleanser or scouring pad. After cleaning,
rinse the shelves with clean water and dry
with a clean cloth.

NOTE: Take the shelves out of the oven before you
begin the self-clean cycle or they may discolor.

To make the shelves slide more easily,
apply a small amount of vegetable oil
to a paper towel and wipe the edges of
the oven shelves with the paper towel.
Do not spray with Pam® or other
lubricant sprays.

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

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

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

To clean the inside of the door:

■ Because the area inside the gasket is

cleaned during the self-clean cycle,
you do not need to clean this by hand.

■ The area outside the gasket and

the door liner can be cleaned with a
soap-filled or plastic scouring pad,
hot water and detergent. Rinse well
with a vinegar and water solution.

To clean the outside of the door:

■ Use soap and water to thoroughly

clean the top, sides and front of the
oven door. Rinse well. You may also
use a glass cleaner to clean the glass
on the outside of the door. Do not let
water drip into the vent openings.

■ If any stain on the door vent trim is

persistent, use a soft abrasive cleaner
and a sponge-scrubber for best results.

■ Spillage of marinades, fruit juices,

tomato sauces and basting materials
containing acids may cause
discoloration and should be wiped
up immediately. When surface is
cool, clean and rinse.

■ Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning

powders or harsh abrasives on the
outside of the door.

Lift-Off Oven Door

Cleaning the Oven Door

The door is very heavy. Be careful when
removing and lifting the door.

Do not lift the door by the handle.

To remove the door:

Fully open the door.

Pull the hinge locks down toward
the door frame, to the unlocked
position. A tool, such as a small
flat-blade screwdriver, may be
required.

Firmly grasp both sides of the door
at the top.

Close door to the door removal
position, which is halfway between
the broil stop position and fully
closed.

Lift door up and out until the hinge
arm is clear of the slot.

To replace the door:

Firmly grasp both sides of the door
at the top.

With the
door at the
same angle as
the removal
position, seat the
indentation of
the hinge arm
into the bottom
edge of the hinge slot. The notch in
the hinge arm must be fully seated
into the bottom of the slot.

Fully open the door. If the door will
not fully open, the indentation is not
seated correctly in the bottom edge
of the slot.

Push the hinge locks up against the
front frame of the oven cavity to the
locked position.

Close the oven door.

Hinge lock

Removal position

Indentation

Bottom

edge

of slot

Hinge lock

Slot

Push hinge locks up to lock.

Pull hinge locks down to unlock.

Hinge arm

Hinge

arm

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Oven Light Replacement

CAUTION: Before replacing your

oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical
power to the range at the main fuse
or circuit breaker panel.

Be sure to let the light cover and bulb
cool completely.

To remove the cover:

Hold a hand under the cover so it
doesn’t fall when released. With
fingers of the same hand, firmly
push back the wire cover holder.
Lift off the cover.

Do not remove any screws to remove
the cover.

Replace bulb with a 40-watt
appliance bulb.

To replace the cover:

Place it into groove of the light
receptacle. Pull wire forward to
the center of the cover until it
snaps into place.

Connect electrical power to
the range.

Wire cover holder.

Broiler Pan and Grid

Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in a self­cleaning oven.

After broiling, remove the broiler pan
from the oven. Remove the grid from the
pan. Carefully pour out the grease from
the pan into a proper container.

Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid
in hot water with a soap-filled or plastic
scouring pad.

If food has burned on, sprinkle the grid
with detergent while hot and cover with
wet paper towels or a dishcloth. Soaking
the pan will remove burned-on foods.

Both the broiler pan and grid may be
cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner.

Both the broiler pan and grid can also be
cleaned in a dishwasher.

Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid
anywhere in the range.

After broiling, remove the broiler
pan from the oven.

Storage Drawer Removal

To remove the drawer:

Pull the drawer out until it stops.

Lift the front of the drawer until the
stops clear the guides.

Remove the drawer.

To replace the drawer:

Place the drawer rails on the guides.

Push the drawer back until it stops.

Lift the front of the drawer and
push back until the stops clear the
guides.

Lower the front of the drawer and
push back until it closes.

Stop guide

Rail

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Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them.

Surface Units

To clean the surface units, turn the
control to the highest setting for a
minute. The coils will burn off any soil.

To remove a surface unit:

To remove the drip pans for cleaning,
the surface units must be removed first.

Push the surface unit back toward
the receptacle to free the locking
tab from the cooktop.

Lift the surface unit about 1 inch
above the drip pan and pull it out.

Do not lift the surface unit more than 1 inch.
If you do, it may not lie flat on the drip pan
when you plug it back in.

NOTE: Repeated lifting of the surface unit
more than 1 inch above the drip pan can
permanently damage the receptacle.

To replace a surface unit:

Replace the drip pan into the recess
in the cooktop. Make sure the
opening in the pan lines up with
the receptacle.

Insert the terminals of the surface
unit through the opening in the
drip pan and into the receptacle.

Push the surface unit in and down
to lock the tab in place so it rests
evenly in the cooktop.

Do not immerse the surface units in liquids of
any kind.

Do not clean the surface units in a dishwasher.

Do not bend the surface unit plug terminals.

Do not attempt to clean, adjust or in any way
repair the plug-in receptacle.

Drip Pans

Remove the surface units. Then lift out
the drip pans.

Place them in a covered container. Add
1/4 cup ammonia and let soak several
hours or overnight. Wash, rinse well
and dry.

The drip pans may also be cleaned in a
dishwasher.

Clean the area under the drip pans
often. Built-up soil, especially grease,
may catch fire.

Do not cover the drip pans with foil. Using foil so
close to the receptacle could cause shock, fire or
damage to the range.

Lift-Up Cooktop

The entire cooktop may be lifted up and
supported in the up position for easier cleaning.

The surface units do not need to be
removed; however, you may remove
one to make raising the cooktop easier.
There are two side supports that lock into
position when the cooktop is lifted up.

After cleaning under the cooktop with
hot, mild soapy water and a clean cloth,
lower the cooktop. Be careful not to
pinch your fingers.

To lower the cooktop, push the rods back
and gently lower the cooktop until it rests
in place.

Be sure all surface units are turned
off before raising the cooktop.

Surface unit

Drip pan

Receptacle

Locking
tab

Locking tab

Drip
pan

Cooktop

rim

When properly seated, the locking
tab should lock onto the cooktop rim
through the notch in the drip pan.

Surface

unit

Locking tab

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Before You Call For Service…

Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Surface units do not The surface units are • With the controls off, check to make sure the surface
work properly not plugged in solidly. unit is plugged completely into the receptacle.

The surface unit controls • Check to see the correct control is set for the surface
improperly set. unit you are using.

The drip pans are not set • With the controls off, check to make sure the drip
securely in the cooktop. pan is in the recess in the cooktop and that the

opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle.

Control signals after You forgot to enter a • Press the BAKE pad and desired temperature or the
entering cooking time bake temperature or SELF CLEAN pad and desired clean time.
or delay start cleaning time.

Food does not bake Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
or roast properly

Shelf position is incorrect • See the Using the oven section.
or the shelf is not level.

Incorrect cookware or • See the Using the oven section.
cookware of improper
size being used.

Oven thermostat needs • See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
adjustment. section.

Clock and timer do Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
not work inserted in the electrical outlet. grounded outlet.

A fuse in your home may • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.

Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the clock and timer section.

Oven light does Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
not work

Switch operating light • Call for service.
is broken.

Food does not Door not open to the broil stop • See the Using the oven section.
broil properly position as recommended.

Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure you press the BROIL HI/LO pad.

Improper shelf position • See the Broiling Guide.
being used.

Cookware not suited • Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.
for broiling.

Aluminum foil used on the • See the Using the oven section.
the broiling pan and grid has
not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.

In some areas the power • Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
(voltage) may be low.

• Broil for the longest period of time recommended in

the Broiling Guide.

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Oven temperature too Oven thermostat • See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
hot or too cold needs adjustment. section.

Oven will not work Plug on range is not • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live,

completely inserted in properly grounded outlet.
the electrical outlet.

A fuse in your home may • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.

Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.

Door left in the locked position. • If necessary, allow the oven to cool; then unlock the

door.

Storage drawer Rear drawer support is • Reposition the drawer. See the Storage Drawer
is crooked on top of the guide rail. Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of your

range section.

Storage drawer Power cord may be • Reposition the drawer and power cord. See the
won’t close obstructing drawer Storage Drawer Removal instructions in the Care and

in the lower back cleaning of your range section.
of the range.

Rear drawer support is • Reposition the drawer. See the Storage Drawer
on top of the guide rail. Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of your

range section.

Oven will not self-clean The oven temperature is • Allow the oven to cool to room temperature and

too high to set a self-clean reset the controls.
operation.

Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.

Oven door is not in the locked • Make sure you move the door latch handle all the
position. way to the right.

“Crackling” or This is the sound of the • This is normal.
“popping” sound metal heating and cooling

during both the cooking and
cleaning functions.

Excessive smoking Excessive soil. • Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Open the windows to
during a clean cycle rid the room of smoke. Wait until the light on the

SELF CLEAN pad goes off. Wipe up the excess soil and

reset the clean cycle.

Oven door will not Oven too hot. • Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.
unlock

Oven not clean after Oven controls not properly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.
a clean cycle

Oven was heavily soiled. • Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean

cycle. Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean
again or for a longer period of time.

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Troubleshooting Tips

Before you call for service…

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

“F – and a number You have a function • Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Put the oven back into
or letter” flash error code. operation.
in the display

If the function code repeats. • Disconnect all power to the range for at least 30

seconds and then reconnect power. If the function
error code repeats, call for service.

• On self-cleaning models, if a function error code
appears during the self-cleaning cycle, check the oven
door latch. The latch may have been moved, if only
slightly, from the locked position. Make sure the latch
is moved to the right as far as it will go. Press the
CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for one hour.
Put the oven back into operation.

Display flashes “bAd” The installed connection • Contact installer or electrician to correct miswire.
then “linE” with a from the house to the unit
loud tone is miswired.

Display goes blank A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.

The clock is turned off from • See the Using the clock and timer section.
showing in the display.

Display flashes Power failure. • Reset the clock.

Unable to get the Oven control pads were • The BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads must be pressed
display to show “SF” not pressed properly. at the same time and held for 3 seconds.

Power outage, Power outage or surge. • Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset
clock flashes it by pressing the CLEAR/OFF pad, setting the clock

and resetting any cooking function.

“Burning” or “oily” This is normal in a new • To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a
odor emitting from oven and will disappear minimum of 3 hours. See the Using the self-
the vent in time. cleaning oven section.

Strong odor An odor from the insulation • This is temporary.

around the inside of the
oven is normal for the first
few times the oven is used.

General Electric Company

Warranty Registration Department
P.O. Box 32150
Louisville, KY 40232-2150

GE Service Protection Plus

™

GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you
Service Protection Plus

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—comprehensive protection on all your appliances—

No Matter What Brand!

Benefits Include:

• Backed by GE

• All brands covered

• Unlimited service calls

• All parts and labor costs included

• No out-of-pocket expenses

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• One 800 number to call

You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back
on the remaining value of your contract. No questions asked. It’s that simple.

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Plus there’s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available. Even icemaker
coverage and food spoilage protection is offered. You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable
household products are protected against expensive repairs.

Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at 800.626.2224
for more information.

*All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.

We’ll Cover Any Appliance.
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Please place in envelope and mail to:

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Consumer Product Ownership Registration

Dear Customer:
Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us.
We are proud to have you as a customer!

Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:

Important: If you did not get a registration card with your

product, detach and return the form below to
ensure that your product is registered, or register
online at www.GEAppliances.com.

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your Consumer
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mind of knowing we
can contact you in
the unlikely event of

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safety modification.

After mailing the
registration below,
store this document
in a safe place. It
contains information
you will need should
you require service.
Our service number is

800.GE.CARES
(800.432.2737).

Read your Owner’s
Manual carefully.
It will help you
operate your new
appliance properly.

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* Please provide your e-mail address to receive, via e-mail, discounts, special offers and other important

communications from GE Appliances (GEA).

■■ Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA’s carefully selected partners.

FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR
WARRANTY RIGHTS.

For more information about GEA’s privacy and data usage policy, go to www.GEAppliances.com and
click on “Privacy Policy” or call 800.626.2224.

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Accessories

Looking For Something More?

You can find these accessories and many more at www.GEAppliances.com, or
call 800.626.2002 (during normal business hours). Have your model number ready.

Tired of discolored racks? Wishing you had extra-heavy-duty oven racks?

NOW AVAILABLE for your range:

GE’

s innovative, self-cleanable porcelain-coated oven racks!

• Heavy Duty

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• Able to be cleaned in a self-cleaning oven

Visit www.GEAppliances.com for more information.

Surface Elements & Drip Pans Oven Racks Broiler Pan

Oven Elements Light Bulbs Knobs

Cleaner Cleaning Pads Scraper

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For The Period Of: GE Will Provide:

One Year Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this

From the date of the full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to
original purchase replace the defective part.

■ Service trips to your home to teach you how to use

the product.

■ Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

■ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used

for other than the intended purpose or used
commercially.

■ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

■ Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods

or acts of God.

■ Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible

defects with this appliance.

■ Damage caused after delivery.

What GE Will Not Cover:

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for
home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know
what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

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GE Electric Range Warranty.

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care

®

technician. To schedule service,

on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call

800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

Staple your receipt here.

Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain service

under the warranty.

Printed in the United States

Consumer Support.

GE Appliances Website

www.GEAppliances.com

Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day,
any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals,
order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-line. You can also “Ask Our Team of Experts™”
your questions, and so much more...

Schedule Service www.GEAppliances.com

Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at
your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal
business hours.

Real Life Design Studio www.GEAppliances.com

GE supports the Universal Design concept—products, services and environments that can be used by
people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and
mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE’s Universal Design applications, including kitchen
design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call

800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).

Extended Warranties www.GEAppliances.com

Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty
is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours.
GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires.

Parts and Accessories www.GEAppliances.com

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their
homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or
by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.

Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures 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.

Contact Us www.GEAppliances.com

If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details
including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations

GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

Register Your Appliance www.GEAppliances.com

Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for
enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise.
You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material.