Before using your oven, read this
guide carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain
your new oven properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need more help,
write (include your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
How to Remove Packaging Tape
To assure no damage is done to the finish of the
product, the safest way to remove packaging tape
adhesive on new appliances is an application of a
household liquid dishwashing detergent, mineral oil
or cooking oil. Apply with a soft cloth and allow to
soak. Wipe dry and then apply an appliance polish to
thoroughly clean and protect the surface.
NOTE: The plastic tape must be removed from the
chrome trim on oven parts. It cannot be removed if
it is baked on.
Write down the model and serial
numbers.
You’ll find them on a label on the front of the oven
behind the oven door.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card that came with your
oven. Before sending in this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your oven.
If you received a damaged oven...
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold
you the oven.
Save time and money.
Before you request service...
Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide.
It lists causes of minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE...
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page
in the back of this guide.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with
the service you receive, here are three steps to follow
for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details—including your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCMONiJ ‘
Read all instructions
iMPORTANT
* Th~
California
Enforcement Act
California
the state to
harm,
and requires
of potential exposure to such substances.
●
The
fiberglass insulation in self-cleaning
ovens gives
monoxide during the
Exposure can be minimized by
open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
When using electrical appliances, basic
precautions should be followed, including
following:
●
nave the installer show
circuit breaker or fuse.
●
Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in
—
*
Be sure your appliance is properly installed and
grounded
with the provided Installation Instructions.
●
Do
not
your
oven
in this guide.
referred to a qualified technician.
●
Before performing
THE OVEN POWER SUPPLY AT THE
HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL
BY
REMOVJNG THE FUSE OR SWITCHiNG
OH?
THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
*
Do
not leav~ chEdrtm
riot be left
appliance is in use. They should
or
to sit
●
Do
not
the
door.
severe
s
CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
CHILDREN
CABINETS ABOVE AN
—
CLIMBING ON THE OVEN TO REACH
ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
SAFETY
tlkdh Drinking Wattw
to
publish a list of substances known to
cause
birth defects or other
off a
very
NOTICE
and
requires the Governor of
reprodu@ive
busintxssm to
small amount
warn customers
of-carbon
cleaning cycle.
venting with
you
the location of the
Mark it for
this
guide.
by a qualified
technician in
attempt to repair or replace
tmless it
is specifically recommended
All other servicing should
any service,
alont+C!hildren should
alone
or
unattend~d in an
stand on any part of the appliance,
allow anyone
They could
personal injury.
to climb, stand or hang
damage the
easy reference.
accordance
any
DISCONNECT
area
~ever
be allowed
oven or
SHOULD NOT BE STORED
OVEN. CHILDREN
safety
part of
be
where
cause
Toxic
an
the
on
IN
hefme using this
●
Teach children
or
● Neverleave the
not watching the oven.
*Always keep combustible wail coverings, curtains
w drapes a safe
*
Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments
while using the
reaching for
oven. Flammable material could be ignited
brought in contact with
may cause severe burns.
●
DO NOT ’STORE OR USE
MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.
pot
use a towel or
catch fire
o
Always keep dish
holders and other
your
●
Always keep
and
your oven.
*For your safety, rower use
warming m
●
Do not stare
~ Be
cabirwt
structure. Never allow anyone to
stand on
any
*Use only dry pot
holders
touch
on a hot
oven,
canned f~od
●
Ha @ M
flammable materials accumulate in
or near the
sure the
that is firmly attached *O the
the
oven door.
appliance.
,,
not
to
~ltiy with
0therp@,ofthf3,Cw6p,
mw~ door upen when you am
distance from
appliance.
items
stored in cabinets over
hot
damp pot holders on hot surfaces may
result in
burns from
hot heating elements. Do
other
bulky cloth.
heating
towels,
linens
wooden
and plastic utensils
a safe distance away from
heating th~ mom.
flammable
cooking grease or other
oven.
oven
is
the controls
your
oven.
Be
careful
heating elements and
COMBUSTIBLE
holders—hfoist or
Such cloths can
element.
dishcloths,
a
safe
distance from
your
rnat~rials
secme~y instzdled in
when
the
if
steam. Do
not let
not
pot
appliance far
in the
oven.
house
climb,
sit or
(con$inued
rwxtpage)
a
3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(co=tirmed)
●
Do
not use water on grease fires.
Smother fire or
urpose
dry chemical or foam-type
flame
or use a
multip-
fire extinguisher.
Flame in the oven can be smothered completely
by closing the
or
by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or
oven
door and turning the oven
off
foam-
type fire extinguisher,
o
Do not
interior surface of the oven. These
be hot enough to
in color.
touch
the heating
Duripg
elements or the
burn evan
surfaces
though they are dark
may
and after use, do not touch, or let
clothing or other flammable materials contact any
interior area of the oven; allow sufficient time for
cooling, first.
Potentially hot surfaces include
tha oven vent
openings and surfaces near the openings, crevices
around the
window and
Remember: The
be hot when the door is
oven
door, the edges of the door
metal
trim
parts
above
inside
surface of the oven
the
opened+
door.
may
*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.
● When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven,
follow the manufacturer’s directions.
●
Do not
use
your
oven
to dry newspapers.
-
If overheated, they can catch on fire.
●
Do
not leave
or
food in the oven when
●
After broiling, always take the broiler pan
out
of the oven and
paper products, cooking utensils
not
in use.
clean
it. Leftover grease
in the broiler pan can catch on fire the next time
you use the pan.
*
Never
on or near
●
Do
Items
leave
jars or cans of fat
your
oven.
not
use the oven for a storage
stored
in an oven can ignite.
drippjng
area,
Self-Cleaning Oven
●
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.
*
Do
Mot
use
oven
cleaners. No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any
kind should
oven.
Residue from oven cleaners will damage
the inside of the oven when the self-clean cycle
is used.
be
used in or around any part of the
Oven
●
Stand away from
oven door,
Tim
can burn hands, face and/or
●
Do
not
heat unopened
Pressure
could
●
Keep the
*
Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
●
Place
could
burst, causing an injury.
oven
the oven shelf in the desired position
while the oven is
handled when hot,
contact the heating elements.
●
Pulling out the
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a
precaution against bums from touching the hot
surfaces of the door or the oven walls.
the
oven
hot air or
whe~
opening
steam
which escapes
eyes.
food
containers,
build up and the container
vent duct unobstructed.
COO1.
If the shelves must be
do not
let the pot holder
shelf
to the shelf stop is a
the
.
Wan ordy
Care
●
Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler
pan, grid and
*
Do not use aluminum foil to line oven
except as
parts listed in this Use and
Guide.
other
cookware.
suggested in guide. Improper
bottoms~
installation of aluminum foil may result in a
risk of electric shock or
* Be sure
to wipe up excess spillage before
fiie.
starting the self-cleaning operation.
●
If the self-cleaning mode
the
oven
off and disconnect the
malfunctions+
turn
power snpply.
Have it serviced by a qualified technician.
SAW
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
4
FEATURES OF YOUR OVENS
Feature Index
1 Oven Door Gasket
2
Convection Fan and
Heating Element Operates
during convection cooking.
3 Oven Broil Element
4 Model and Serial
Number Location
5 Oven Vent
6 Automatic Oven Door Latch
7 Oven Control, Clock and Timer
8 Oven Light Pad Lets you turn
interior oven lights on and off.
9 Oven Vent Grille
10 Oven Interior Light
11 Probe Outlet
Explained
on page
4,30
11
3,4,30,36
2
4
31,32
7,
8
10
30
10,36
16,24,25
1
k
Feature Index
12 Oven Shelf Supports
Shelf positions for cooking are
suggested in the Baking,
and Broiling sections.
13 Bake Element
May be lifted gently for wiping
the oven floor.
14
Lift-Off Oven Door
with
Window
15 Oven Shelves with Stop-Locks
16 Offset Shelf
17 Probe
18 Roasting Rack
19 Broiler Pan and Grid
Roastin~
Explained
on page
10, 12
3,4,
30,36
35
9, 10, 12,
18,34
IO,
12, 16,34
16,24,25,36
15,34
15,28,29,34
I
FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL
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1
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c
OVEN
J
1.
CONV. BAKE. Press this pad to select baking
with convection.
2.
BAKE. Press this pad to select the bake function.
3.
CLEAR/OFF. Press this pad to cancel all oven
operations except Clock and Timer.
4. FUNCTION INDICATORS. Words light up
to show whether oven is in the bake, broil,
convection bake, self-clean or set mode or if the
probe is selected.
5. OVEN OR PROBE TEMPERATURE AND
BROIL DISPLAY. Shows the oven temperature,
probe temperature or broil setting.
6.
TIME DISPLAY. Shows the time of day,
the times set for the timer or automatic oven
operation.
7. PROGRAM STATUS. Words light up in the
display to indicate what is in time display.
Programmed information can be displayed at any
time by pressing the pad of the operation you want
to see. For example, you can display the current
time of day while the timer is counting down by
pressing the CLOCK pad.
8. INCREASE. Short taps to this pad increase the
time or temperature by small amounts. Press and
hold the pad to increase the time or temperature
by larger amounts.
9. BROIL. Press this pad to select the broil function.
10.
OVEN LIGHT. Press this pad to turn the
oven lights on or off.
11. CLEAN.
Press this pad to select the self-cleaning
function. See the Operating the Self-Cleaning
Oven section.
12. DECREASE.
Short taps to this pad decrease the
time or temperature by small amounts. Press and
hold the pad to decrease the time or temperature
by larger amounts.
13. STOP TIME. Use this pad along with the
COOK TIME or CLEAN pad to set the oven to
start and stop automatically at a time you select.
14. COOK TIME. Use this pad for Timed Bake,
Timed Convection Bake and Timed Convection
Roast operations.
15. CLOCK. To set the clock, first press the CLOCK
pad. Then press the INCREASE or DECREASE
pad to set the time of day. Press the CLOCK pad
to start.
16. TIMER ON/OFF.
Press this pad to select the
timer function. The timer does not control oven
operations. The timer can time up to 9 hours and
55 minutes.
To set the timer, first press the TIMER ON/OFF
pad. Then press the INCREASE or DECREASE
pad to change the time.
To cancel the timer, press and hold the TIMER
ON/OFF pad until the word “TIMER” disappears
from the display.
17. PROBE. Press this pad when using the probe to
cook food (upper oven only).
18. CONV. ROAST. Press this pad to select roasting
with convection.
If “F-” and a number flash in the display and
the oven control signals,
error code. Press the
this
indicates function
CLEAIUOFF
pad. Allow
oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven back into
operation. If function error code repeats,
disconnect power to the oven and call for service.
6
Clock
The clock must be set for the
automatic oven timing functions to
work properly. The time of day
cannot be changed during a Timed
Bake or CLEAN cycle.
To Set the Clock
1. Press the
CLOCK pad.
CLOCK
❑
2. Press the
INCREASE or
A
~
n
3. Press the CLOCK pad to start.
DECREASE pad
to set the time
of day.
Timer
The timer is a minute timer; it does
not control oven operations: The
maximum setting on the timer is 9
hours and 55 minutes.
To Set the Timer
~—~
1. Press the TIMER
TIMER
ONIOFF
2.
Press the INCREASE or
DECREASE pad to set the
amount of time on the timer.
To Reset the Timer
If “TIMER” is displayed, press the INCREASE or
DECREASE pad until desired time is reached.
If “TIMER” is not displayed, press the TIMER
ON/OFF pad first, then follow the instructions above
to set the timer.
The timer will start automatically
ONIOFF pad.
within a few seconds of releasing
the INCREASE or DECREASE pad.
The timer, as you
will display hours and minutes.
“HR” will be in the display.
During the countdown, when the
timer reaches the last minute, the
display will change to seconds
only and a single beep will sound.
are
setting it,
To Cancel the Timer
Press and hold the TIMER ON/OFF pad until the
word “TIMER” disappears from the display.
End of Cycle Tone
The End of Cycle tone is a series of 3 beeps followed by 1 beep every
6 seconds. If you would like to remove the signal that beeps every 6
seconds, press and hold the
To return the signal that beeps every 6 seconds, press and hold the
CLEAWOFF
pad for 10 seconds.
CLEAIVOFF
pad for 10 seconds.
Power Outage
After a power outage, when power is restored, the display will flash and
time shown will no longer be correct-for example, after a 5-minute power
interruption the clock will be 5 minutes slow.
All other functions that were in operation when the power went out will
have to be programmed again.
(continued next page)
7
OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER
Display Messages
(continued)
Programmed information can be displayed at any time
by pressing the pad of the operation you want to see.
For example, you can display the current time of day
while the timer is counting down by pressing the
CLOCK pad. Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad to return
to the timer display.
To check the start time for delayed Bake or
Self-Clean, press and hold COOK TIME or CLEAN
pad for 3 seconds. The display will show the bake or
clean start time for as long as you press the pad.
When you release the pad, the display will return to
the time of day.
INCREASE and DECREASE Pad Speed
You can change the speed of the INCREASE and
DECREASE pads.
While the oven is off and the time of day shows
in the display, press and hold the INCREASE and
DECREASE pads and the TIMER ON/OFF pad at
the same time for about 2 or 3 seconds.
“0:00”
A number from 1 to 5 will replace
display. The slowest is 1 and the fastest is 5. Use
the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to change the
number, then press the CLEAR/OFF pad to return to
the time of day display.
in the
If “door” appears in the display, LOCK flashes, and
the oven control signals, you set the self-clean cycle
and did not shut the oven door.
A
~
~
v
E
Child Lockout Feature
Your built-in oven has a provision for locking the
control panel to prevent the oven from being turned
on accidentally.
To lock the control panel, press and hold the
INCREASE and DECREASE pad and the STOP
TIME pad at the same time for 2 seconds, The word
“OFF” will appear and then disappear in the display
and the control panel will be locked. During lockout,
the word “OFF” will appear momentarily each time
a cooking function pad is pressed.
To unlock the control panel, repeat the above
procedure. The word “OFF” will appear in the
display and then disappear after 2 seconds.
8
Before Using Your Oven
1.
Look at the controls. Be sure you understand
how to set them properly. Read over the directions
for the Oven Controls so you understand how to
use them.
2. Check the inside of the oven. Look at the shelves.
Take a practice run at removing and replacing them
properly, to give sure, sturdy support.
3. Read over the information and tips that follow.
4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it,
especially during the first weeks of using your
new oven.
Oven Shelves
The shelves are
when placed
will stop before coming completely out from the
oven, and will not tilt when removing food from or
placing food on them.
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 the shelf from the oven, pull it forward to
the stop-locks and lift the front of the shelf. Be certain
that the shelf is cool before touching it.
To replace the shelf in the oven, tilt the shelf up at
the front and slide the curved extension of the shelf
under the stop-locks on the shelf supports. Then slide
the shelf all the way into the oven.
NOTE:
The shelves for the convection oven are
2 inches shorter than the regular oven shelves.
desimed
correct~y
with stop-locks so that
on the
shel~
supports, they
NOTE:
●
You may notice a “burning” or “oily” smell the
first few times you turn your oven on. This is
normal in a new oven and will disappear in a short
time. To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for
a minimum of 3 hours. See the Operating the SelfCleaning Oven section.
●
A fan may automatically turn on and off to cool
internal parts. This is normal and the fan may
continue to run even after the oven is turned off.
—
II
(continued next page)
9
USING
YOUR OVEN
(continued)
Offset Shelf
The offset shelf provides more cooking space between
itself and the shelf above it. This allows more
flexibility when placing foods in the oven. See the
Multi-Shelf Baking section.
The offset shelf can be placed at any shelf position.
To remove the shelf,
pull it forward to the
locks and lift the front of
the shelf.
To replace the shelf,
tilt the shelf up at the
front and slide the curved
extension of the shelf
under the stop-locks on the
shelf supports. Then slide
the shelf all the way into
the oven.
stop-
Shelf Positions
The oven has 4 shelf supports identified in this
illustration as A (bottom), B, C and D (top).
Shelf positions are suggested in the Baking, Roasting
and Broiling sections.
Oven Lights
Both of the lights come on automatically when either
oven door is opened.
Use the pad on the control panel to turn the lights on
and off when the doors are closed.
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OVEN
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10
What is Convection?
In a
convection
oven, a fan circulates
hot air over, under and
around the food. This
circulating hot air is
evenly distributed
throughout the oven
cavity. As a result,
foods are evenly
cooked and
browned—often in
less time with
convection heat.
Because food is heated faster in a convection oven
when using the convection modes, many types of food
can be cooked at lower temperatures than those
suggested for regular ovens. Do remember that recipe
books often give times and temperatures for cooking
in regular ovens. Convection ovens make it possible
to reduce the temperature by
on adapting recipes, see the Convection Cookbook.
CAUTION: The convection oven fan shuts off when
the oven door is opened. DO NOT leave the door
open for long periods of time while using convection
cooking or you may shorten the life of the convection
heating element.
When should you use Convection Bake or Convection Roast?
To help you understand the difference between
convection bake and roast and traditional bake and
roast, here are some general guidelines.
In
convection bake, heat comes from the heating
element in the rear of the oven. The convection fan
circulates the heated air evenly, over and around the
food. Preheating is not necessary with foods having
a bake time of over 15 minutes.
In regular baking, the bottom oven element heats
the air in the oven which then cooks the food.
In convection roast, heat comes from the top oven
element. The convection fan circulates the heated air
evenly over and around the food. Meat and poultry
are browned on all sides as if they were cooked on a
rotisserie. Using the roasting rack provided, heated air
will be circulated over, under and around the food
being roasted. The heated air seals in
for a moist and tender product while, at the same
time, creating a rich golden brown exterior.
Convection Roast
●
Large tender cuts of meat, uncovered.
●
Roasting pans with low sides to allow air movement
around food.
Regular Roast
●
Less tender cuts of meat because these need to cook
a long time in liquid to become tender.
●
Cooking bag
●
Foil tent
●
Covered dish
25”F.
For more information
juices
quickly
Cookware for Convection Cooking
Before using your convection oven, check to see
if your cookware leaves room for air circulation in
the oven. If you are baking with several pans, leave
space between them. Also, be sure the pans do not
touch each other or the walls of the oven.
Metal and Glass
Any type of cookware will work in your convection
oven. However, metal pans heat the fastest and are
recommended for convection baking.
●
Darkened or matte-finished pans will bake faster
than shiny pans.
●
Glass or ceramic pans cook more slowly.
Paper and Plastic
Heat-resistant paper and plastic containers that are
recommended for use in regular ovens can be used in
convection ovens. Plastic cookware that is
resistant to temperatures of
400”F.
can also be used.
heat-
When baking cookies, you will get the best results
if you use a flat cookie sheet instead of a pan with
low sides.
For recipes like oven-baked chicken, you should
use a pan with low sides. Hot air cannot circulate well
around food in a pan with high sides.
11
CONVECTION BAKING
(upper oven only)
Adapting Recipes For Convection Baking
As a general rule, reduce the temperature by 25°F. for
convection baking. For more specific instructions,
follow the guidelines in the Convection Cookbook.
Preheating is not necessary with foods having a bake
time of over 15 minutes.
Multi-Shelf Baking
Because heated air is circulated evenly throughout the
oven, foods can be baked with excellent results on
2 or 3 shelves at a time. Multi-shelf baking may
increase cook times slightly for some foods but the
overall result is time saved. Cookies, muffins,
biscuits, and other
with multi-shelf baking.
When baking on
3 shelves, divide the
oven into thirds by
placing the offset shelf
in the third (C) shelf
position and straight
shelves in first (A)
and fourth (D) shelf
position.
quickbreads
give very good results
Offse~
Shelf
Check foods for doneness at the minimum
suggested cooking time.
Use pan size recommended in the recipe.
For more information on adapting recipes, see the
Convection Cookbook.
For 2-shelf baking,
bottom (A) shelf position. Place the straight shelf in
the third (C) shelf position.
CAUTION: When you are using the offset 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 offset 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.
NOTE:
follow the shelf positions recommended in Oven
Shelves in the Regular Baking section.
When convection baking with only one shelf,
place the offset shelf in the
How to Set Your Oven for Convection Baking
Your double oven has controls for the upper oven
and the lower oven. Be sure to set the correct
control. Pads on the left side of the panel are for
the upper oven. Pads on the right side of the panel
are for the lower oven. The TIMER ON/OFF,
COOK TIME, STOP TIME, INCREASE and
DECREASE pads can be used for either oven.
To avoid possible burns,
correct position before you turn the oven on.
1. Press the CONV. BAKE pad.
place the shelves in the
CONV.
BAKE
❑
2.
Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad.
The last oven set temperature appears in the
display. Continue pressing until the desired
temperature is displayed.
The oven will start automatically. The word “ON”
and “100°” will be displayed. As the oven heats
the display will show
When the oven reaches the temperature you set,
a tone will sound.
3. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad when
CLEAR
baking is finished.
~he~hanging
temperatures. ‘
UP
OFF
D
NOTE:
●
You will hear a fan while cooking with this feature.
The fan will stop when the door is opened but the
heat will not turn off.
●
A second fan may automatically turn on and off to
cool internal parts. This is normal and the fan may
continue to run even after the oven is turned off.
To change the oven temperature during the
Convection Bake cycle,
pad and then the INCREASE or DECREASE pad
to get the new temperature.
press the CONV. BAKE
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