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GE 164D3333P185-1 User Manual

Owner’s Manual
GE Quality Product
Ranges
20″and 24″Gas
Part No. 164D3333P185-1 Pub. No. 49-8955-3 180-6C139 04-01 JR
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
■ Do not try to light any appliance.
■ Do not touch any electrical switch; do
not use any phone in your building.
■ Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
■ If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING:
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
WARNING!
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
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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
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.
WARNING!
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels. Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame, will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
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Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your range properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your range.
READ THIS MANUAL
A Service Partnership.
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Write the model and serial numbers here:
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You can find them on a label under the cooktop on the right side wall.
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.
IMPORTANT!
Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is packed with this product.
You’ll find many answers to common problems in the
Before You Call
For Service
section. If you review our chart of

Troubleshooting Tips

first, you may not need to call for service at all.
If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back section of this manual.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
Congratulations! You Are Now Part of Our Family.
Welcome to the family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.
Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your range. That’s important, because your new range will be part of your family for many years. And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come.
We thank you for buying our product. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home.
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Safety Information

Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . 4, 5
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Surface Cooking Units . . . . . . 6

Operating Instructions

Using the Surface Burners . . 8, 9
Using the Oven . . . . . . . . 10–17

Care and Cleaning

Lift-Up Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . .18
Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Oven Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Removable Oven Bottom . . . .20
Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . .21
Porcelain Oven Interior . . . . . .22

Installation Instructions

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . 23
Dimensions & Clearances . . 24
Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Connect the Range to Gas . . .29
Air Shutter Adjustment . . . . .32
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call
For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Customer Service

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
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Be sure all packing materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packing material ignite.
■Have the installer show you the location of
the range gas cut-off valve and how to shut it off if necessary.
■Have your range installed and properly
grounded by a qualified installer, in accordance with the Installation Instructions. Any adjustment and service should be performed only by qualified gas range installers or service technicians.
■Plug your range into a 120-volt grounded
outlet only. Do not remove the round grounding 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 NFPA–70 latest edition. In Canada, the appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
■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.
■Locate range out of kitchen traffic path
and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage (on standing pilot models) and poor air circulation.
■Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a
qualified service technician or installer for the type of gas (natural or LP) that is to be used. Your range can be converted for use with either type of gas. See the Installation Instructions.
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WARNING:
These adjustments must be made by a qualified service technician in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or property damage. The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion.
■After prolonged use of a range, high floor
temperatures may result and many floor coverings will not withstand this kind of use. Never install the range over vinyl tile or linoleum that cannot withstand such type of use. Never install it directly over interior kitchen carpeting.
■Do not leave children alone or unattended
where a range is hot or in operation. They could be seriously burned.
■Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or
hang on the door, broiler drawer or range top. They could damage the range and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.
■Clean only parts listed in this manual.
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 or explosion, 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 an approved Anti-Tip device to the floor. (See Installation Instructions.)
To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, carefully tip the range forward. The Anti-Tip device should engage and prevent the range from tipping over.
If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the Anti-Tip device is engaged when you push the range back against the wall. If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range tipping over if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.
WARNING

ANTI-TIP DEVICE

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. Be careful when reaching for items stored in cabinets over the cooktop. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfaces and may cause severe burns.
■Let burner grates and other surfaces cool
before touching them or leaving them where children can reach them.
■For your safety, never use your appliance
for warming or heating the room.
■Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick
up a flaming pan. Turn off burner, then smother flaming pan by covering pan completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking soda or, if available, a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
■Do not store flammable materials in an oven,
a range broiler drawer or near a cooktop.
■Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
■Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate in or near the range.
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CAUTION:
Items of interest to children should not be stored in the cabinets above a range or on the backsplash of a range— children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.
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…
Stand away from range when opening oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.
■Do not use the oven for a storage area.
Items stored in the oven can ignite.
■Place the oven shelves in the desired
position while the oven is cool.
■Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
■Pulling out the shelf to the shelf-stop is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.
■Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury.
■Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the
oven except as described in this book. Misuse could result in a fire hazard or damage to the range.
■When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
■Use only glass cookware that is
recommended for use in gas ovens.
■After broiling, always take the broiler pan
out of the range and clean it. Leftover grease in the broiler pan can catch fire the next time you use the pan.
■When broiling, if meat is too close to the
flame, the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat to prevent excessive flare-ups.
■Make sure the broiler pan is in place
correctly to reduce the possibility of grease fires.
■If you should have a grease fire in the
broiler pan, turn off oven control, and keep broiler drawer and oven door closed to contain fire until it burns out.
■Never leave jars of fat drippings on
or near your range.

OVEN

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!

SURFACE COOKING UNITS

Use proper pan size—Avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to properly contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers and large enough to cover burner grate. This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations of food, since heavy spattering or spillovers left on range can ignite. Use pans with handles that can be easily grasped and remain cool.
■Always use the
LITE
position (on electric
ignition models) or the
HI
position (on standing pilot models) when igniting top burners and make sure the burners have ignited.
■Never leave surface burners unattended
at high flame settings. Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
■Adjust the top burner flame size so it
does not extend beyond the edge of the cookware. Excessive flame is hazardous.
■Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp
pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holders come near open flames when lifting cookware. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a pot holder.
■To minimize the possibility of burns,
ignition of flammable materials, and spillage, turn cookware handles toward the side or back of the range without extending over adjacent burners.
■Always turn the surface burner to
OFF
before removing the cookware.
■Carefully watch foods being fried at a high
flame setting.
■Never block the vents (air openings) of the
range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion. Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range under the broiler drawer.
■Foods for frying should be as dry as
possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over sides of the pan.
■Use least possible amount of fat for effective
shallow or deep-fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added.
■When flaming foods under the hood,
turn the fan on.
■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.
■When using glass cookware, make sure it is
designed for top-of-range cooking.
■Keep all plastics away from top burners.
■Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop—
they may melt if left too close to the vent.
■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.
■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.
■Should you have a grease fire, turn the fan
off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flames.
■If range is located near a window, do not
hang long curtains that could blow over the top burners and create a fire hazard.
■When a pilot goes out (on standing pilot
models), you will detect a faint odor of gas as your signal to relight the pilot. When relighting the pilot, make sure burner controls are in the
OFF
position, and follow
instructions in this manual to relight.
■If you smell gas, and you have already made
sure pilots are lit (on standing pilot models),turn off the gas to the range and call a qualified service technician. Never use an open flame to locate a leak.
■Keep range clean and free of accumulations
of grease or spillovers, which may ignite.
■Be careful when you clean the cooktop
because the area over the pilot (on standing pilot models) will be hot.
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Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Your range, like so many other household items, is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting.
FLOORING UNDER THE RANGE
When moving the range on this type of
flooring, it should be installed on a 1/4″thick
sheet of plywood (or similar material) as follows:
When the floor covering ends at the
front of the range,
the area that the range will rest on should be built up with plywood to the same level or higher than the floor covering. This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing.
Leveling legs are located on each corner of the base of the range. Your range must be level in order to produce proper cooking and baking results. After it is in its final location, place a level horizontally on any oven shelf and check the levelness front to back and side to side. Level the range by adjusting the leveling legs or by placing shims under the corners as needed.
One of the rear leveling legs will engage the Anti-Tip device (allow for some side to side adjustment). Allow a minimum clearance of 1/8 inch between the range and the leveling leg that is to be installed into the Anti-Tip device.
LEVELING THE RANGE
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Using the surface burners.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Lighting Instructions for Electric Ignition Models
The surface burners on some models are lighted by electric ignition, eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with constantly burning flames.
In case of a power failure,
you can light the surface burners on your range with a match. Hold a lighted match to the burner, then turn the knob to the
LITE
position.
Use extreme caution when
lighting burners this way.
Surface burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally.
The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed. When one burner is turned to
LITE,
all the burners spark. Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on.An electric shock may result, which could cause you to knock over hot cookware.
Lighting Instructions for Standing Pilot Models
The surface burners on these ranges have standing pilots that must be lit initially.
To light them:
Be sure surface burner control knobs are in the
OFF
position.
Lift the cooktop up or off (see the
Care and cleaning of the range
section).
Locate the 2 pilot ports and light each of them with a match.
If the pilots need adjusting, turn the adjusting screw located on the pilot filter.
Lower the cooktop. Your surface burners are now ready for use.
Observe lighted burners. Compare the flames to pictures in the
Before
you call for service
section. If any flame is unsatisfactory, call for service.
Surface Burner Controls
The knobs that turn the surface burners on and off are located on the control panel on the front of the range. 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.
To Light a Surface Burner
Push the control knob in and turn it to
LITE(HI
on pilot models). On electric ignition models, you will hear a little
clicking
noise—the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner.
After the burner ignites, turn the knob to adjust the flame size.
After Lighting a Burner
■Check to be sure the burner you turned
on is the one you want to use.
■Do not operate a burner for an
extended period of time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.
■Be sure the burners and grates are
cool before you place your hand, a pot holder, cleaning cloths or other materials on them.
Manifold pipe
Top pilots
adjustment screw
Top pilots adjustment screw controls the rate of gas to the top burner pilots.
Thermostat
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How to Select Flame Size
Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat. The flame size on a gas burner should match the cookware you are using.
For safe handling of cookware, never let the flame extend up the sides of the cookware.
Any flame larger than the bottom of the cookware is wasted and only serves to heat the handle.
Top of Range Cookware
Aluminum:
Medium-weight cookware is recommended because it heats quickly and evenly. Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. Use saucepans with tight-fitting lids when cooking with minimum amounts of water.
Cast-iron:
If heated slowly, most skillets
will give satisfactory results.
Enamelware:
Under some conditions, the enamel of some cookware may melt. Follow cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for cooking methods.
Glass:
There are 2 types of glass cookware—those for oven use only and those for top-of-range cooking (saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat very slowly.
Heatproof Glass Ceramic:
Can be used for either surface or oven cooking. It conducts heat very slowly and cools very slowly. Check cookware manufacturer’s directions to be sure it can be used on gas ranges.
Stainless Steel:
This metal alone has poor heating properties and is usually combined with copper, aluminum or other metals for improved heat distribution. Combination metal skillets usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the manufacturer recommends.
Air Adjustment
An air adjustment shutter for each surface burner regulates the flow of air to the flame.
When the right amount of air flows into the burner,
the flame will be steady, relatively quiet and have approximately 3/4-inch sharp blue cones. This is usually the case with factory preset shutter settings.
With too much air,
the flame will be unsteady, possibly won’t burn all the way around, and will be noisy, sounding like a blowtorch.
With not enough air,
you won’t see any sharp blue cones in the flame, you may see yellow tips and soot may accumulate on pots and pans.
To adjust the flow of air to the burners, rotate the shutters to allow more or less air into the burner tubes as needed.
3/4″
3/4″Flame height on HI setting 1/8″flame height in the low position
Never let the flame extend up the sides of the cookware.
Manifold pipe
Air adjustment
shutter
Top burner valve
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Using the oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Lighting Instructions for Electric Ignition Models
The oven burner is lighted by electric ignition.
To light the burner, turn the
OVEN TEMP
knob to the desired temperature. The burner should light within 30-90 seconds.
After the oven reaches the selected temperature the oven burner cycles on and off to maintain the selected temperature.
Power Outage—Electric Ignition Models
A burner in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally. Your oven may be used during an electrical power outage by carefully following the steps below.
To light the oven pilot during an electrical power outage:
Be sure the
OVEN TEMP
knob is in
the
OFF
position.
Open both the oven and broiler doors and wait 5 minutes to allow any pilot gas to dissipate.
Unplug the range from the wall outlet, turn off the circuit breaker, or remove the fuse to avoid accidental ignition of the oven if electrical power is restored while you are lighting the pilot.
Remove the broiler pan.
Locate the oven pilot assembly by looking into the broiler opening. The pilot is at the back of the broiler compartment, on the left side of the burner.
NOTE: The oven must be at room temperature before you should attempt to light the oven pilot manually.
Turn the
OVEN TEMP
knob to the
desired temperature setting.
Light the pilot with a match and withdraw your arm immediately because the oven burner may light in as little as 20 seconds.
Replace the broiler pan and close the oven and broiler doors.
NOTE: It is necessary to light the pilot manually each time the oven is used during a power outage.
Lighting Instructions for Standing Pilot Models
The standing oven pilot must be lit initially.
To light the oven pilot:
Be sure the
OVEN TEMP
knob is in
the
OFF
position.
Remove the oven bottom. See the
Care and cleaning of the range
section.
Find the oven pilot port at the back of the oven.
Using a long match or match holder, reach in and light the oven pilot.
Replace the oven bottom and close the door. Your oven and broiler are now ready for use.
■To light the oven burner, turn the
OVEN TEMP
knob to the desired temperature. The burner should light within 60 seconds.
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Power failure?
An electrical power failure will not affect the standing oven pilot.
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Oven Control
Your oven is controlled by an OVEN TEMP knob. It will normally take 30-90 seconds before the flame comes on.
After the oven reaches the selected temperature, the oven burner cycles—off completely, then on with a full flame—to maintain the selected temperature.
Air Adjustment
An air adjustment shutter for the oven burner regulates the flow of air to the flame.
You’ll find the shutter against the back wall behind the broiler drawer. To reach it remove the oven bottom (see the
Care
and cleaning of the range
section) and the
burner baffle.
To adjust the flow of air,
loosen the Phillips head screw and rotate the shutter to allow more or less air into the burner tube as needed.
When the right amount of air flows into the burner,
the flame should be steady, with approximately 1/2 inch blue cones, and should not extend out over the baffle edges.
Loosen
Air adjustment shutter
Oven Shelves
The shelves are designed with stop-locks so when placed correctly on the shelf supports, they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing food from them or placing food on them.
When placing cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf support. 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 shelves from the oven,
pull them toward you, tilt front end upward and pull them out.
To replace,
place shelf on shelf support with stop-locks (curved extension of shelf) facing up and toward back of oven. Tilt up front and push shelf toward back of oven until it goes past the bump on the shelf support. Then lower front of shelf and push it all the way back.
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