GE 164D2966P118 User Manual

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Gas Slide-in Range

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Safety [instruction s.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ 2,4, 25

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 14-17,23

Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Broiling, Broiling Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,

Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 16, 18

Light; Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 21

Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Roasting, Roasting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16

Surface Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 8,9

Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......8, 9

Cooktop Comparison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cookware Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Problem solver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Thermostat Adjustment–

Do It Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,,..14

More questions

GE Answer

Flooring and Leveling ..................6

Flooring Under the Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Leveling the Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Removal of Packaging Tape 6

Removing Packaging Materials .................6

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Consumer Services ..................27

Appliance Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Model and Serial Number Location ..........2

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

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Center@

800.626.2000

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Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Broiler Pan and Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Continuous-Clean Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Cooktop........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Oven Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Oven Door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

19-24

GE Appliances

Model:

164D2966P118

JGSC12

HELP US HELP YOU...

Read this guide carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range properly.

Keep it handy

you don’t understand something or need more help, call:

GE Answer

800.626.2000 24 hours

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll

find the model

on the range front frame near the broiler drawer. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product

Ownership Registration Card that came with your range. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service

calls concerning your

for

answers to your questions.

Center@

day, 7 days a week

and

serial numbers on two labels

Serial Number

range.

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WARNING: If the information in this guide is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other

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

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

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Do not try to light any appliance.

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Do not touch any electrical switch; do

not use any phone in your building.

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Immediately call your gas supplier from

a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

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If you cannot reach your gas supplier,

call the fire department.

If you received a damaged range...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that you the range.

Save time and money. Before you request service . . .

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this

lists

causes of minor operating problems that

correct yourself.

WARNING

i.,

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ALL RANGES

CAN TIP

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INJURY TO PERSONS

COULD RESULT

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INSTALL ANTI-TIP

DEVICES PACKED

WITH RANGE

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SEE INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

guide. ;OU can

sold

— Installation and service must be

performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

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IF YOU NEED SERVICE

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide.

To obtain replacement parts, contact Service Centers.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, IL 60606

Wacker

Drive

GE/Hotpoint

~PORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read dl instructions before using this appliance.

~.YiPORTANT

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The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic

Enforcement Act

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.

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Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to

four of these substances,

monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural

gas or indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame, will minimize incomplete combustion, Exposure to these substances can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

fuels. Properly adjusted burners,

When You Get Your Range

SAFETY NOTICE

requires the Governor of

namely benzene, carbon

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Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a

qualified service technician

type of gas (natural or

Your range can be converted for use with either type of gas. See the Installation Instructions.

WARNING: These

by a qualified service technician in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and and requirements of the authority having

jurisdiction. Failure to follow these instructions

could result in serious injury or property damage. The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion.

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After prolonged use of a range, high floor

adjustments must be made

temperatures may result and many

LP)

that is to

instaUer

for the

be used.

all

floor

codes

coverings will not withstand this kind of use.

Never install the range over vinyl tile or linoleum that cannot withstand such type of use. Never install it directly over interior kitchen carpeting.

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Have the installer show you the location of

the range gas cut-off valve and how to shut

off

if necessary.

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Have

your range installed and properly

grounded by a qualified installer,

with the Installation Instructions. Any adjustment and service should be performed only by qualified gas range installers or service technicians.

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Do not attempt to repair or replace any

in accordance

part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this guide,

should be referred to a qualified technician.

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Plug your range into a 120-volt grounded

outlet only.

prong from the plug. If in doubt about the grounding of the home electrical system, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have an ungrounded outlet replaced with a properly grounded, three-prong outlet in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

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Be sure

from the

fire or smoke damage should the packaging material ignite.

~cate

Do not remove the round grounding

all

packaging materials are removed

range

before operating it to prevent

the range out of kitchen traffic path

All other servicing

and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage and poor air circulation.

Using Your Range

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Do not leave children alone or unattended

where a range is hot or in operation.

could be seriously burned.

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Do not allow anyone to

climb,

stand or hang

on the oven door, broiler drawer or

They

could

damage the range and even tip it over,

causing severe personal injury.

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CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO

They

cooktop.

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.

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For continuous clean models,

cleaners on any of the continuous cleaning surfaces. Continuous cleaning surfaces can be identified by their rough surface finish.

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Teach children not to play with the controls

or any other part of the range.

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Never leave the oven door open

not watching the range.

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Always keep combustible wall coverings,

do not use oven

when you are

curtains or drapes a safe distance from your range.

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WORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

WARNING–

All

ranges can tip and injury could result. To prevent accidental tipping of the range,

floor by installing the Anti-Tip device supplied. Make sure the chain fits securely into the slot in the bracket.

you pull the range out from the 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 guide. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and injury.

Do not

plumbing in any way.

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Let the burner grates and other surfaces cool

allow the

attach it to the wall or

wall

chain or bracket to damage the gas

before touching them or leaving them where children can reach them.

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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-pu~ose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

Flame in the oven can be smothered completely by closing the oven door and turning the oven off or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher,

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When cooking pork,

exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat.

Do not use water on grease fires.

Never pick up a flaming pan.

Turn the controls off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface burner by

follow the directions

170°F.

This assures that, in

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Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments

while using the appliance.

reaching for items stored in cabinets over the

cooktop.

brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfaces and may cause severe burns.

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For your safety, never use your appliance for

Flammable material could be ignited if

Be careful when

warming or heating the room.

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Always

keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot holders and other linens a safe distance from your range.

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Always keep wooden and plastic utensils

and canned food a safe distance away from your range.

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Do not leave

paper

products, cooking utensils

or food in the oven when not in use.

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Do not store flammable materials in the oven,

the

broiler drawer or near the

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Do not store or use combustible materials,

cooktop.

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

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Do not let cooking grease or other flammable

materials accumulate in or near the range.

Surface CooKng

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Always use the

burners

and make sure the burners have ignited.

LITE

position when igniting top

. Never leave the surface burners unattended at

high flame settings.

greasy

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Adjust the top burner flame size so it does

spillovers

Boilovers

that may catch on fire.

cause smoking and

not extend beyond the edge of the cookware.

Excessive flame is hazardous.

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Use only dry pot

moist or

surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holders come near open flames when lifting cookware. Do not use a towel or other

a hot burner.

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of flammable cookware handles toward the side or back of the range without extending over adjacent burners.

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Always turn the surface burner controls off

bulky

minimize

cloth. Such cloths can catch fire on

the

materiafs

dam~ uot

possibility of burns,

and spillage, turn

holders—

holders on hot

ignition

before removing cookware.

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Carefully watch foods being fried at a high

flame setting.

,ever

block the vents (air openings) of the

range.

They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion. Air openings are located at the rear of the

the oven door.

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Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if

cooktop

and at the top

the wok has a round metal ring that is placed

the

over

burner grate to support the wok.

ring acts as a heat trap, which may damage the burner grate

and

burner head.

Also,

it may cause the burner to work improperly. This may cause a carbon monoxide level above that allowed by current standards, resulting in a health hazard.

Foods for frying should be as dry as possible.

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

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Use the least

shallow or deep-fat frying.

full of fat can cause

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If a combination of oils or fats will be used

frying,

,Ielt

slowly.

possible amount of fat for effective

Filling the pan too

spillovers

stir together before heating or as fats

when food is added.

This

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Keep all plastics away from the top burners.

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. Do not leave plastic

items

they may melt if left too ‘ ‘ close to the vent.

the

cooktop— “

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Do not leave any items on the

cooktop.

The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items and will increase pressure in closed containers, which may cause them to burst.

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To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be

certain that the controls for all burners are at the off position and all grates are cool before attempting to remove them.

When flaming foods are under the hood,

turn the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flames.

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If the range is located near a window,

hang long curtains that could blow over the top

fire

burners and create a

●

If you smell gas,

call

a qualified service technician.

open flame to locate a leak.

hazard.

turn off the gas to the range and

Ne~er

do not

use an

●

Always heat fat slowly,

●

Use a deep fat thermometer whenever

possible

to prevent overheating fat beyond the

and watch as it heats.

smoking point.

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Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a

deep fat fryer.

●

Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings

Wait until the fat is cool.

on or

near your range.

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Never

Some cleaners produce

clean

the

cooktoD

surface when it is hot.

;oxious

fumes and wet cloths could cause steam burns if used on a hot surface.

Use proper pan

size—Avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. To avoid

spillovers,

make sure cookware is large enough to contain the food properly. This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations of food, since heavy spattering or

spillovers

~andles

When using glass cookware,

left on range can ignite. Use pans with

that can be easily grasped and remain cool.

make sure it is

designed for top-of-range cooking.

Baking, Broiling and Roasting

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Do not use the oven for a storage area.

Items stored in the oven can ignite.

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Stand away from the range when opening the

door of a hot oven.

The hot air and steam that

escapes can cause burns to hands, face and eyes.

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Keep the oven free from grease buildup.

●

Place the oven shelf in the desired position

while the oven is cool.

Pulling out the shelf to the shelf-stop is a

convenience in lifting heavy foods.

a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.

●

Do not heat unopened food containers in the

Pressure could build up and the container

oven.

could burst, causing an injury.

●

Do not

use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven

except as described in this guide.

result in a fire hazard or damage to the range.

It is also

Misuse could

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~PORTANT

When using cooking or roasting bags in the

oven,

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Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.

If overheated, they can catch fire.

●

Use only glass cookware that is recommended

follow the manufacturer’s directions.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

for use in gas ovens.

●

Always

as soon as you finish broiling.

pan can catch fire if oven is used without

removing the grease from the broiler pan.

●

Make sure the broiler pan and rack are in place

correctly

When broiling, if meat is too close to the

flames, the fat may ignite,

prevent excessive flare-ups.

remove the broiler pan from the oven

Grease left in the

to reduce the possibility of a grease fire.

Trim excess fat to

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If you should have a grease fire in the broiler

pan,

turn off oven, and keep oven door closed

contain fire until it burns out.

Cleaning Your Range

. Clean

only

parts

listed

in this Use and Care

Guide.

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Keep range clean and free of accumulations of

grease or

spillovers,

which may ignite.

SAVE THESE

‘

INSTRUCTIONS

FLOOmNG

AND LEVELING

Flooring Under the Range

Your range, like so many other household items, is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting.

range

on this type of flooring, it should be installed on a l/4-inch-thick sheet

follows:

of plywood (or similar material)

When moving the

Leveling the Range

Use a 1 %“ open-end or adjustable wrench to equally back out the four legs. The flanges (rims) below the sides of the the countertop. Carefully slide the range into its installation space. Observe that it is clearing the

countertop. Then place a spirit level or a glass measuring cup partially filled with water on one of the oven shelves to check for levelness.

cooktop must be raised above the top of

How to Remove Packaging Tape

Whe?~

the floor covering ends at the front of the

range, the

built up with plywood to the same the floor covering. This moved

If using a spirit level, take two readings, with

placed diagonally first in one direction

other. Adjust the four legs carefully. Level the range front to

back and side to side. The range

floor.

area

that the

for

cleaning or servicing.

The range must not hang from the countertop.

range

will rest on should be

level

or higher than

will

allow the range to be

and

legs

must rest on the

the

level

then the

Removing Packaging Materials

To assure no damage is done to the finish of the Check your range to insure all packaging materials 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 chrome trim on range parts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.

The plastic tape must be removed from

and protective tape covering are removed from areas such as the door trim, caps, end caps, etc. before using.

cooktop

frame, under burner

FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE

Feature Index

Broiler Drawer

2 Model and Serial Numbers

Removable Oven Bottom

4 Oven Shelves with Stop-Locks

Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior

Surface Burner Controls

Surface Burners and Grates

Oven Vent

Lift-Up

to simplify cleaning underneath.

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Anti-Tip Device

Cooktop

Locks in up position

Explained

on page

17.

18.22

23,24

11, 12,

14, ~o

8, 19

8,20,21 5, 11,22

2,4, 25

Feature Index

Drip Pans

Clock and Timer

Oven Light Switch Lets you turn

interior oven light on and off.

Oven Temperature Control

Oven Interior Light

Oven Shelf Supports

Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking and

Roasting sections.

Lift-Off Oven Door

Easily removed for oven cleaning.

Broiler Pan and Rack

Explained

on page

10 11

11,22

11, 12, 15

15, 17,

18,22

HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE

WITH YOUR OLD ONE?

Your new cooktop has gas burners. If you are used to cooking with induction or other electric surface units, you will notice some differences when you use

gas burners.

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Cooktop

Gas Burners

Radiant (Glass Ceramic)

Cooktop

Description

Regular or gas burners use either LP gas

natural

Electric coils under a glass- ceramic

sealed

gas.

cooktop.

How It Works

Flames heat the pans directly. Pan flatness is not critical to cooking results, but pans should be heat settings right away. When you turn the control off, cooking stops right away.

Heat travels to the the bottom for good cooking results. The continue cooking after it is turned off. Remove the pan from the surface unit if you want cooking to stop.

Induction

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High frequency induction coils under a glass surface.

Flattened metal tubing containing electric resistance wire suspended over a drip pan.

Solid cast iron disk sealed to the

cooktop surface.

Pans must be made of ferrous metals (metal that attracts a magnet). Heat is produced by a and changes heat settings right away, like a gas off, the glass

Heats by direct contact with the pan and by heating the air under the pan. For best cooking results, use good quality pans. Electric coils are more forgiving of warped pans than radiant or solid disks. Heats up quickly but does not change heat settings as quickly as gas or induction. Electric coils stay

continue cooking Heats by direct contact with the pan, so pans must be

cooking results. Heats up and cools down more slowly than electric disk stays hot enough from the solid disk if you want the cooking to stop.

The best types of cookware to use,

cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or

surface unit you have.

The following chart will help you to understand the differences between gas burner other type of

well

balanced. Gas burners heat the

glass

surface and then to the cookware, so pans must be

ma&netic

cooktop

circuit between the coil and the pan. Heats up right away

is hot from the heat of the pan, but cooking stops right away.

cooktop you may have used in the past.

pan

glass cooktop

cooktop.

for a short time after they are turned off.

‘o

continue cooking after it is turned off. Remove the pan

plLIs

heat-up

cooktops and any

right

aw~y and

stays hot enough to

After turning the control

hot

flat

on the bottom for good

change

enough to

coils.

The

and

flat

SUWACE COO~NG

Electric Ignition

Your surface burners are lit by electric ignition, eliminating the need for standing pilot constantly burning flames.

In case of a power failure,

you can light the surface burners on your range with a match. Hold a lit match to the burner, then push in and turn the control knob to the

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position.

Use extreme caution when

lighting burners in this manner.

Surface Burner Controls

The knobs that turn the surface burners on and off

are located on the lower control panel in front of

the burners.

lights

with

Surface burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally.

The two knobs on the left control the left front and left rear burners. The two knobs on the right control the right front and right rear burners.

Light a Surface Burner

Push the control knob in and turn it

counterclockwise

You will hear a little “clicking” noise—the sound spark igniting the burner.

LITE.

of the electric

After Lighting a Burner

Check to be sure

you want to use.

not operate a burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.

the

burner you turned on is the one

How to Select Flame Size

Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat.

e flame okware you

COOKWARE, NEVER LET THE FLAME EXTEND UP THE

larger

only serves to heat the handle.

size on a gas burner should match the

are using. FOR SAFE HANDLING OF

SIDES OF THE COOKWARE. Any flame

than the bottom of the cookware is wasted and

After the burner ignites, turn the knob to adjust the flame size.

Be sure the burners and grates are cool before you

place your hand, a pot holder, cleaning cloths or other

materials on them.

Top-of-Range Cookware

Aluminum: Mediun-weight cookware is

recommended because it heats quickly and evenly.

Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with tight-fitting lids for cooking with

minimum amounts

Cast Iron:

satisfactory results.

Enamelware:

of some cookware may melt. Follow cookware

manufacturer’s recommendations for cooking methods.

Glass:

for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking (saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat very slowly.

If heated slowly, most skillets will give

There are two types of

water.

Under some conditions, the enamel

g!ass

cookware—those

Heatproof Glass Ceramic:

surface or oven cooking. It conducts heat very slowly and cools very slowly. Check cookware manufacturer’s directions to be sure it can be used on gas ranges.

Stainless Steel:

heating properties, and is usually combined with copper, aluminum or other metals for improved heat distribution. Combination metal skillets usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the manufacturer recommends.

This metal alone has poor

Can be used for either

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