GE 49-80602 User Manual

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Free-Standing, Slide-In, and Drop-In Electric

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–5

Operating Instructions

Kitchen Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14–35

Adjust Oven Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Baking or Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Broiling, Broiling Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 15

Convection Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23–26

Lower Oven Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 30

Slow Cook, Warming and Proofing Features

Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 32

Timed Baking and Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Warming Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–13

Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Griddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 13

Knob-Controlled Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11

Touch Pad-Controlled Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9

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Control Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 43

Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 38

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 41

Oven Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Oven Heating Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Removable Warming Drawer/Lower Oven Drawer Pan

Storage Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 39

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44–48

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Ranges

Owner’s Manual

Quick Set V,

Quick Set VI and

Next Step Control

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In Canada: www.GEAppliances.ca

Printed in the United States

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # ________________

Serial # ________________

You can find them on a label behind the drawer or behind the lower oven door on the front of the range frame.

Printed on

Recycled Paper

49-80602 08-09 JR

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING

Read all safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire, electric shock, serious injury or death.

Safety Instructions

ANTI-TIP DEVICE

To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket. See installation instructions shipped with the bracket for complete details before attempting to install.

For Freestanding Ranges:

To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly, remove the storage drawer or kick panel and look underneath the range to see that the leveling leg is engaged in the bracket. On models

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without a storage drawer or kick panel, carefully tip the range forward. The bracket should stop the range within 4 inches. If it does not, the bracket must be reinstalled. If the range is pulled from the wall for any reason, always repeat this procedure to verify the range is properly secured by the anti-tip bracket.

Never completely remove the leveling legs or the range will not be secured to the anti-tip device properly.

For Slide-In Ranges: To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly, remove

the storage drawer or kick panel and look underneath the range to see that the leveling leg is engaged in the bracket.

For Drop-In Ranges: To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly, lower

the oven door and gently apply medium force at the handle end until movement of the range is detected. Continue pressing until the anti-tip bracket is engaged and movement stops. A small amount of movement is acceptable at the back of the range top, but it should be stable and not tip once the anti-tip bracket is engaged. If it does not, the bracket must be reinstalled.

If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your purchase, call 1.800.626.8774 to receive one at no cost (in Canada, call

1.800.561.3344). For installation instructions of the bracket, visit GEAppliances.com (in Canada, GEAppliances.ca).

WARNING

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

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WARNING

Use this appliance for its intended purpose as described in this

■

wner’s Manual.

■ Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded

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

■ 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 transferred to a qualified technician.

■ Before performing any service, unplug the range or

disconnect the 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 climb, sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

CAUTION:Do not store items of interest to children

■

above a range or on the backguard of a range—children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

■ 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.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.

■

■ 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. Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns. Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven vent opening, surfaces near the opening and crevices around the oven door.

■ Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could build

up and the container could burst, causing an injury.

■ 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 damage to the range and shock or fire hazard.

■ Avoid scratching or impacting glass doors, cooktops or

control panels. Doing so may lead to glass breakage. Do not cook on a product with broken glass. Shock, fire or cuts may occur.

■ 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.

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WARNING

KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM

THE RANGE.

■ Do not store or use flammable materials in an oven or near

the cooktop, including paper, plastic, pot holders, linens, wall coverings, curtains, drapes and gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids.

■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using

the appliance. These garments may ignite if they contact hot surfaces, causing severe burns.

WARNING

IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, TAKE THE FOLLOWING

■ Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials

accumulate in or near the range. Grease in the oven or on the cooktop may ignite.

■ Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease should not be

allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter.

STEPS TO PREVENT THE FIRE FROM SPREADING:

■ 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.

■ If there is a fire in the oven during baking, smother the fire by

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

■ If there is a fire in the oven during self-clean, turn the oven

off and wait for the fire to go out. Do not force the door open. Introduction of fresh air at self-clean temperatures may lead to a burst of flame from the oven. Failure to follow this instruction may result in severe burns.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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WARNING

■ Never leave the surface units unattended at

medium or high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch

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on fire.

■ Never leave oil unattended while frying. If allowed

to heat beyond its smoking point, oil may ignite, resulting in fire that may spread to surrounding cabinets. Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to monitor oil temperature.

■ To avoid oil spillover and fire, use a minimum

amount of oil when shallow pan-frying and avoid cooking frozen foods with excessive amounts of ice.

Instructions

■ Use proper pan size—select cookware having flat

bottoms large enough to cover the surface heating element. The use of undersized cookware will

WARNING

COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

RADIANT COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(some models)

■ Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass

surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off.

■ Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If glass cooktop

should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

■ Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The cooktop

can be scratched with items such as knives, sharp instruments, rings or other jewelry and rivets on clothing.

■ Do not place or store items that can melt or catch

fire on the glass cooktop, even when it is not being used. If the cooktop is inadvertently turned on, they

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.

■ 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.

■ When preparing flaming foods under a hood, turn

the fan on.

may ignite. Heat from the cooktop or oven vent after it is turned off may cause them to ignite also.

■ Use CERAMA BRYTE

CERAMA BRYTE Wait until the cooktop cools and the indicator light goes out before cleaning. A wet sponge or cloth on a hot surface can cause steam burns. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. ΝΟΤΕ: Sugar spills are an exception. They should be scraped off while still hot using an oven mitt and a scraper. See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section for detailed instructions.

■ Read and follow all instructions and warnings on

the cleaning cream label.

ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and

Cleaning Pad to clean the cooktop.

WARNING

COIL COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(some models)

■ Do not immerse or soak the removable surface

units. Do not put them in a dishwasher. Do not selfclean the surface units in an oven. Doing so may cause them to fail, presenting a burn or fire hazard.

■ To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric shock,

always be certain that the controls for all surface

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units are at the OFF position and all coils are cool before attempting to lift or remove a coil surface unit.

■ Be sure the drip pans are not covered and are in

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

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WARNING

■ 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.

■ Keep the oven vent unobstructed.

■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup. Grease

in the oven may ignite.

■ Place oven racks in desired location while oven

is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let pot holder contact hot heating element in oven.

■ When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven,

follow the manufacturer’s directions.

WARNING

OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

■ Pull the oven rack to the stop-lock position when

loading and unloading food from the oven. This helps prevent burns from touching hot surfaces of the door and oven walls.

■ Do not leave items such as paper, cooking utensils

or food in the oven when not in use. Items stored in an oven can ignite.

■ Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom.

Foil may trap or reflect heat, leading to a shock or fire hazard.

SELF-CLEANING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(Some models)

The self-cleaning feature operates the oven at temperatures high enough to burn away food soils in the oven. Follow these instructions for safe operation.

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■ Before operating the self-clean cycle, remove pans,

shiny metal oven racks and other utensils from the oven. Only gray porcelain-coated oven racks may be left in the oven. Do not use self-clean to clean other parts, such as drip pans or bowls.

■ Before operating the self-clean cycle, wipe grease

and food soils from the oven. Excessive amount of grease may ignite, leading to smoke damage to your home.

WARNING

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

■ The purpose of the warming drawer is to hold hot

cooked foods at serving temperature. Bacteria will grow in food while it is below 140°F. Do not put cold food in warming drawer. Do not heat food for more than 2 hours. Failure to follow these instructions may result in foodborne illness.

■ Do not leave paper products, plastics, canned food

or combustible materials in the drawer. They may ignite.

■ Do not touch the heating element or the interior

surface of the drawer. These surfaces may be hot enough to cause burns.

WARMING DRAWER/LOWER OVEN DRAWER

(some models)

■ If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the

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

■ 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 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.

■ Use care when opening the drawer. Open the

drawer a crack and let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. Hot air or steam that escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.

■ Do not use aluminum foil to line the warming

drawer. Foil is an excellent heat insulator and will trap heat beneath it. This will upset the performance of the drawer and potentially cause a fire hazard.

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For models with a glass cooktop.

FIRE HAZARD: Never leave the range unattended with the cooktop on medium

WARNING

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

or high settings. Keep flammable items away from the cooktop. Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire, serious injury or death.

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Safety Instructions

Never cook directly on the glass. Always use cookware.

Instructions

Always place the pan in the center of the surface unit you are cooking on.

Do not slide cookware across the control or cooktop surface because it can scratch the glass. The glass is scratch-resistant, not scratchproof.

About the radiant surface units

The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a smooth glass surface.

Cooktop temperatures increase with the number of surface units that are on. With 3 or 4 units turned on, surface temperatures are high. Always use caution when touching the cooktop.

An indicator light will come on when the surface unit is turned on.

The appropriate HOT SURFACE indicator light will glow when its corresponding radiant element is turned on and will remain on until the surface has cooled below 150°F.

NOTE:

Hot surface indicator light will:

■ Stay on even after the unit is turned off.

■ Glow brightly until the unit has cooled

below 150°F.

NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new cooktop is used for the first time. It is caused by the heating of new parts and insulating materials and will disappear in a short time.

NOTE: On models with light-colored glass cooktops, it is normal for the cooking zones to change color when hot or cooling down. This is temporary and will disappear as the glass cools to room temperature.

It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or surface on the glass cooktop when the surface is cool.

Even after the surface units are turned off, the glass cooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking. To avoid overcooking, remove pans from the surface units when the food is cooked. Avoid placing anything on the surface unit until it has cooled completely.

■ Water stains (mineral deposits) are

removable using the cleaning cream or full strength white vinegar.

■ Use of window cleaner may leave an

iridescent film on the cooktop. The cleaning cream will remove this discoloration.

■ Don’t store heavy items above the

cooktop. If they drop onto the cooktop, they can cause damage.

■ Do not use the surface as a cutting board.

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Selecting types of cookware

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for glass cooktop models.

(on non-induction models)

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The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops. See insert for cookware to use with induction cooktops.

Check pans for flat bottoms by using a straight edge.

Stainless Steel:

recommended

Aluminum:

heavy weight recommended

Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes appear as scratches on the cooktop but can be removed if cleaned immediately. Because of its low melting point, thin weight aluminum should not be used.

Copper Bottom:

recommended

Copper may leave residues which can appear as scratches. The residues can be removed, as long as the cooktop is cleaned immediately. However, do not let these pots boil dry. Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktops. An overheated copper bottom pot will leave a residue that will permanently stain the cooktop if not removed immediately.

Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron:

recommended if bottom of pan is coated

Porcelain Enamel on Steel:

not recommended

Heating empty pans can cause permanent damage to cooktop glass. The enamel can melt and bond to the ceramic cooktop.

Glass-ceramic:

not recommended

Poor performance. Will scratch the surface.

Stoneware:

not recommended

Poor performance. May scratch the surface.

Cast Iron:

not recommended—unless designed specifically for glass cooktops

Poor conductivity and slow to absorb heat. Will scratch the cooktop surface.

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Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or warped bottoms are not recommended.

Do not place wet pans

on the glass cooktop.

Do not use woks with support

rings on the glass cooktop.

Use flat-bottomed woks

on the glass cooktop.

NOTE: Follow all cookware manufacturer’s recommendations when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.

For Best Results

■ Place only dry pans on the surface

elements. Do not place lids on the surface elements, particularly wet lids.

■ Do not use woks that have support

rings. This type of wok will not heat on glass surface elements.

■ We recommend that you use only a

flat-bottomed wok. They are available at your local retail store. The bottom of the wok should have the same diameter as the surface element to ensure proper contact.

■ Some special cooking procedures

require specific cookware such as pressure cookers, deep-fat fryers, etc. All cookware must have flat bottoms and be the correct size.

■ Avoid allowing foods to boil dry

as some cookware may stick to the cooking surface, causing permanent damage to the cooktop.

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Using the surface units—Touch pad-controlled models.

Surface Unit Cook Settings

The cooktop offers 19 power levels. Power levels range from “L” to HI in precise halfstep increments. For example: 1, 1-1/2, 2,

-1/2 and up to HI.

NOTE:When changing from a high heat setting to a lower heat setting, the surface unit may stop glowing. This is normal.

he unit is still onand hot.

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The power level with a fraction indicates the additional half-step setting. You may hear clicking sounds indicating the control is maintaining your desired setting.

Instructions

Power Level “L”, the lowest setting, is recommended for “Keep Warm.”

The power level increases one-half level with each touch.

NOTE: This cooktop has a rapid heat-up feature. If the cooktop is cool when turned on, it will glow red for a short period of time until the desired power setting is reached.

Single Surface Unit—Cook Settings

To turn on a single surface unit:

Touch the ON/OFF pad; then touch the (+)/(–) pad.

Use the (+)/(–) pad to choose the desired power setting.

To use the Melt feature:

Touch the ON/OFF pad; then touch MELT. The element will automatically set to a predetermined setting and “L” will be displayed.

To turn off a single surface unit, touch the ON/OFF pad again.

To use the Simmer feature:

Touch the ON/OFF pad; then touch SIMMER. The element will automatically set to a predetermined setting and “3” will be displayed. Adjust using the (+)/(–) pad to increase or decrease the simmer rate.

Multi-Ring Burner (can be dual or triple, depending on model)

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Touch the ON/OFF pad for the right-front surface unit.

Use the (+)/(–) pad to set the desired power setting.

Touch the BURNER SIZE pad as needed to select the desired burner size.

The light next to the BURNER SIZE pad indicates which size the surface unit is on.

To turn the surface unit off, touch the ON/OFF pad.

See page 10 for additional information.

WARMING ZONE

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FOOD POISON HAZARD: Bacteria may grow in food at temperatures below 140°F.

• Always start with hot food. Do not use warm settings to heat cold food.

• Do not warm food for more than 2 hours. Failure to follow these instructions may result in foodborne illness.

Using the Warming Zone

The WARMING ZONE is located in the back center of the glass surface.

To use the WARMING ZONE:

Touch the WARMING ZONE ON/OFF pad.

To select the desired control setting, touch the SELECT pad once for LO,

twice for MED or three times for HI. To turn off the WARMING ZONE: Touch the WARMING ZONE ON/OFF pad.

(on some models)

For best results, all foods on the WARMING ZONE should be covered with a lid or

aluminum foil. Always use pot holders or oven mitts when

removing food from the WARMING ZONE, as cookware will be hot.

■ Do not use plastic wrap to cover food.

Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean.

■ Use only cookware recommended for

top-of-range cooking.

Using the Warming Zone (on some models)

The WARMING ZONE is located in the back center of the glass surface.

To use the WARMING ZONE:

Touch the WARMING ZONE ON/OFF pad.

Touch the 1 (LO), 2 (MED) or 3 (HI) pad to select the desired control setting.

Touch the START pad. “WARMER ON” will be in the control display.

■ Do not use plastic wrap to cover food.

Plastic may melt onto the surface and be very difficult to clean.

■ Use only cookware recommended for

top-of-range cooking.

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To turn off the WARMING ZONE:

Touch the WARMING ZONE ON/OFF pad.

NOTE: The CLEAR/OFF pad will not turn off the WARMING ZONE.

For best results, all foods on the WARMING ZONE should be covered with a lid or

aluminum foil.

Always use pot holders or oven mitts when removing food from the WARMING ZONE, as cookware will be hot.

Using the surface units—Knob-controlled models.

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.

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

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

Instructions

For glass cooktop surfaces:

A HOT COOKTOP indicator light, on the cooktop, will glow when any radiant element is turned on. It will remain on until the surface is cooled to approximately 150°F.

Indicator light will:

■ Come on when the unit is turned on or

hot to the touch.

■ Stay on even after the unit is turned off.

■ Glow until the unit is cooled to

approximately 150°F.

Dual and Triple Surface Units and Control Knobs (on some models)

The surface unit has 2 or 3 cooking sizes to select from so you can match the size of the unit to the size of the cookware you are using.

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On some models.

Temperature Limiter

Every radiant surface unit has a temperature limiter.

The temperature limiter protects the glass cooktop from getting too hot. It is normal for it to cycle when the cooktop is in use.

Models with aTriple Surface Unit only.

The temperature limiter may cycle the units off more frequently for a time if:

■ The pan boils dry.

■ The pan bottom is not flat.

■ The pan is off-center.

■ There is no pan on the unit.

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

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Safety Instructions

Models with aBridge Burner only:

Using the Bridge Burner (on some models)

To use the bridge burner, turn the left-front control knob to the BRIDGE BURNER settings.

For full bridge surface unit operation, also turn on the left-rear surface unit.

To use only the front surface unit, turn the control knob to the FRONT BURNER settings.

Home Canning Tips

Be sure the canner is centered over the surface unit.

Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom.

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

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

Flat-bottomed canners are recommended. Use of water bath canners with rippled bottoms may extend the time required to bring the water to a boil.

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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.

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

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RIDDLE CONTROL

Using the griddle.

CAUTION

Safety Instructions

Instructions

BURN HAZARD: Griddle surfaces may be hot enough to cause burns during and after use. Place and remove the griddle when it is cool and all surface units are off. Use oven mitts if you will touch the griddle while hot. Failure to do so can result in burns.

Before using this cookware for the first time, wash it to make sure it is clean. Then season it lightly, rubbing cooking oil onto the nonstick surface.

Griddle Control (on some models)

To use the griddle control:

Touch the ON/OFF pad to activate the griddle. “...” will appear in the display.

Use the (+)/(–) pad to choose the desired power setting. The default is

375. The griddle offers nine power levels. Power levels range from 200 to 400 in 25 increments.

Once the desired setting has been chosen, “PrE” will be displayed until the desired temperature has been reached.

To turn the griddle unit off, touch the ON/OFF pad.

Use only with the griddle control

NOTE

to avoid degrading the nonstick coating.

Most griddled foods require cooking on a preheated surface. Preheat griddle according to the guide below; then switch to the desired cook setting.

Preheat

Type of Food Setting Cook Setting

Pancakes 375 375 Hamburgers 400 375 Fried Eggs 325 325 Bacon None 400 Hot Sandwiches 350 350

(such as Grilled Cheese)

NOTE: Griddle settings may need to be adjusted if griddle is used for an extended time. Setting is an approximate cooking temperature and will vary with quantity of food.

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How to place the griddle:

IMPORTANT: Always place and use

your griddle at the designated location on the cooktop.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

■ Clean the griddle with a sponge and mild

detergent in warm water. DO NOT use blue or green scrubbing pads or steel wool.

■ Avoid cooking extremely greasy foods

and be careful of grease spillover while cooking.

■ Never place or store any items on

the griddle, even when it is not in use. The griddle can become heated when

using the surrounding surface units.

■ Avoid using metal utensils with sharp

points or rough edges, which might damage the griddle. Do not cut foods on the griddle.

■ Do not use cookware as a storage

container for food or oil. Permanent staining and/or craze lines could result.

NOTE

The nonstick coating will degrade when exposed to temperatures over 500°F. Use only with the griddle control and only at the designated location on the cooktop. Do not use the griddle to broil food in the oven. Do not clean the griddle using the self-clean mode in the oven. The griddle control prevents overheating the nonstick coating. At temperatures over 660°F, the nonstick properties permanently degrade and may produce fumes harmful to birds.

NOTE: Your griddle will discolor over time with use.

NOTE

Do not clean the griddle in the self-cleaning oven.

NOTE

Always allow the cookware to cool before immersing in water.

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Preparing Quality Steak, Easy as 1, 2, 3:

. Bring steak to room temperature.

NOTE: Always use safe food practices when handling meat.

2. Season both sides to taste and coat with olive oil or similar.

3. Preheat the oven to BAKE at 425°, with the oven rack in center position “C.”

4. Place your griddle on the designated area of the cooktop and then preheat the griddle

to 400°F.

CAUTION: The griddle will be VERY HOT! Use oven mitts.

5. Sear steak on each side for 2 minutes or until the desired browning is achieved. NOTE: There will be “smoke”; ensure there is proper ventilation.

6. Insert the meat probe that came with your range into the center of the steak, making sure that the tip of the probe is in the center of the steak.

7. Plug the probe into the outlet (located on the upper front side of the oven), slide the rack back into the oven and close the door.

8. Press PROBE on your control, enter the desired internal temp, and press START.

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9. Allow steak to finish cooking in the oven. The range control will beep and turn off when the steak reaches the desired internal temperature.

NOTES:

■ After searing, your steak could possibly already be at the desired temperature, depending

on size, cut and desired doneness.

■ For thinner steaks it may not be possible to achieve a Rare or Medium Rare doneness.

By first searing your meat with a very high heat, you are creating a browning reaction known as the Maillard Reaction. This reaction unlocks the fuller, more intense flavor from the meat, which occurs when cooking meat at a high heat.

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Using the oven controls.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. See the control panel below that matches your model.

Safety Instructions

Instructions

BROIL HI/LO Pad

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

BAKE Pad

Touch the BAKE pad. Touch the number pads to set the desired oven temperature. Touch the START pad. When baking is finished, touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

CONVECTION COOK Pad

Touch the CONVECTION COOK, CONVECTION BAKE, or CONVECTION ROASTpad. Touch the number pads to set the desired oven temperature. Touch the START pad. When cooking is finished, touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

PIZZA Pad

Touch the PIZZA pad. Touch the number pads to select 1 for frozen or 2 for fresh pizza. Touch the number pads to set the baking temperature. Touch the START pad. Baking time is determined by package directions.

Place pizza on top rack position of upper oven. When using a metal tray, use the lower rack position.

PROOF Pad

Touch to raise yeast-leavened products. See the How to Set the Oven for Proofing section.

WARM Pad

Touch to keep cooked foods warm. See the How to Set the Upper Oven for Warmingsection.

SLOW COOK Pad

Touch for long hours of unattended cooking. See the How to Set the Lower Oven for Slow Cook section.

PROBE Pad

Touch when using the probe to cook food. See the Using the Probe section.

SELF CLEAN Pad

Touch to self-clean the oven. See the Using the Self-Cleaning Upper and Lower Ovens section.

CLEAR/OFF Pad

Touch to cancel ALLoven operations except the clock and timer.

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START Pad

Must be touched to start any cooking or cleaning function.

OVEN LIGHT Pad

Touch to turn the oven lights on or off.

TIMER ON/OFF Pad(s)/KITCHEN TIMER Pad

Touch to set the kitchen timer. See the Using the Kitchen Timer section.

COOK TIME/COOKING TIME Pad

Touch this pad and then touch the number 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.

DELAY START Pad

Use along with the COOK TIME or SELF CLEAN pads to set the oven to start and stop automatically at a time you set.

CLOCK Pad

NOTE: When setting times, you are setting hours and minutes only. The lowest time you can set is one minute.

Touch the CLOCK pad. Touch the number pads. Touch the START pad.

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 timed baking or self-cleaning cycle.

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.

CONTROL LOCKOUT Pad

Your control will allow you to lock out the touch pads and the cooktop so they cannot be activated when touched.

To lock the controls and cooktop:

Touch and hold the CONTROL LOCKOUT pad for 3 seconds. The oven display will show “on Loc on.”

To unlock the controls: Touch and hold the CONTROL LOCKOUT pad for 3 seconds.

The CONTROL LOCKOUT mode affects all touch pads. No touch pads will work when this feature is activated.

WARMING DRAWER

The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food.

Touch the WARMING DRAWER pad. “WARMER ON” and “1” are lit on the display and “Set” begins to blink. On the number pads, touch 1 for Low, 2 for Medium or 3 for High. The display “1” changes corresponding to the number pad selected. The warming drawer starts automatically after you touch 1, 2 or 3. “WARMER ON” and the number remain lit. “Set” stops blinking. On some models, press START.

On some models – toggle between settings by touching the WARMING DRAWER pad.

To cancel, touch the WARMING DRAWER pad. NOTE: Touching the CLEAR/OFF pad does not turn off the

warming drawer.

WARMING ZONE

Touch to keep hot, cooked food warm. See the Using the Warming Zone section.

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Using the oven.

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

Before you begin…

Safety Instructions

The number of rack positions may vary by model.

Instructions

The racks have stops, so that when placed correctly on the supports, they will stop before coming completely out and will not tilt.

When placing and removing cookware, pull the rack out until it stops.

On some models, the bake heating element is under the oven floor. Do not place foods on the oven bottom for cooking.

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

Aluminum Foil

Do not use aluminum foil on the bottom of the oven.

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

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

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

A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower rack several inches below the food.

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

Preheating and Pan Placement

Safety Instructions

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Do not place foods directly on the oven floor.

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

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

If baking four cake layers at the same time, place two layers on rack C and two layers on rack E. Stagger pans on the rack so one is not directly above the other.

Baking results will be better if food is centered in the oven as much as possible. Angel food cake is the exception and should be placed on the bottom oven rack (position A). Follow package directions on prepackaged and frozen foods for pan placement. Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven. If you need to use two racks, stagger the pans so one is not directly above the other. Leave approximately 11⁄2″ between pans and from the front, back and sides of oven wall.

How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting

Touch the BAKE pad.

Touch the number pads until the desired temperature is displayed.

Touch the START 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.

NOTE: You will hear the convection fan (on some models) while the oven is preheating. The fan will stop after the oven is preheated and the display shows your set temperature. This is normal.

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

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

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

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Using the oven.

How to Set the Oven for Broiling

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Safety Instructions

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

Instructions

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.)

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

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

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

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

Place the meat or fish on a broiler grid

Touch the START pad.

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

in a broiler pan designed for broiling.

Follow suggested rack positions in the Broiling Guide.

Broiling Guide

Preheat the broiler for 2 minutes to improve performance.

Food Doneness Thickness Rack Position* Comments

Beef Rare (140°F) Steaks – E or F (food should be 1″ Steaks less than 1″

Medium (160°F) Steaks – E (food should be 3″ through before browning.

Well Done (170°F) Steaks – D or E (food should be 3″ intervals.

Chicken Breast, boneless C (food should be 8″ Broil skin-side-down

Fish Fillets 1/2″ to 1″ thick D or E (food should be 3″ Handle and turn very

Pork Chops Well Done (170°F) 3/4″ thick D (food should be 6″ To prevent curling of

*Use rack position A for the smaller, 2-rack-position oven.

Type or

1″ thick to 3″ from broil element) thick are difficult to

cook rare. They cook

3/4″ to 1″ thick to 4″ from broil element) To prevent curling of

meat, slash fat at 1″

3/4″ to 1″ thick to 5″ from broil element)

or Ground Beef Patties

to 9″ from broil element) first.

Breast, bone-in C (food should be 7″

to 8″ from broil element)

to 6″ from broil element) carefully.

to 7″ from broil element) meat, slash fat at 1″

intervals.

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Safety Instructions

Using the timed baking and roasting features. (on some models)

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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.

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 number pads to set the desired oven temperature.

Touch the COOK TIME pad.

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

Touch the number pads to set the desired length of cooking time. The minimum cooking time you can set is 1 minute.

The oven temperature that you set and the cooking time that you entered will be in the display.

Touch the START pad.

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

The oven will turn ON, and the display will show the cooking time countdown and the changing temperature starting at 100°F. (The temperature display will start to change once the oven temperature reaches 100°F.) When the oven reaches the temperature you set, 3 beeps will sound.

The oven will continue to cook for the set amount of time, then turn off automatically, unless the WARM feature was set. See the

How to Set the Upper Oven for Warming

section.

Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear the display if necessary. Remove the food from the oven. Remember, even though the oven turns off automatically, food left in the oven will continue cooking after the oven turns off.

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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 number pads to set the desired oven temperature.

Touch the COOK TIME pad.

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

Touch the number pads to set the desired length of cooking time. The minimum cooking time you can set is 1 minute.

The oven temperature that you set and the cooking time that you entered will be in the display.

Touch the DELAY START pad.

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

Touch the START pad.

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

NOTE: If you would like to check the times you have set, touch the DELAY START pad to check the start time you have set or touch the COOK TIME pad to check the length of cooking time you have set.

When the oven turns ON at the time of day you set, the display will show the cooking time countdown and the changing temperature starting at 100°F. (The temperature display will start to change once the oven temperature reaches 100°F.) When the oven reaches the temperature you set, beeps will sound.

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

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Using the probe. (on some models)

For many foods, especially roasts and poultry, internal food temperature is the best test for doneness. The temperature probe takes the guesswork out of roasting by cooking foods to the exact doneness you want.

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Safety Instructions

The temperature probe has a skewer-like probe at one end and a plug at the other end that goes into the outlet in the oven.

Instructions

CAUTION

To prevent burns, do not unplug the probe from the oven outlet until the oven has cooled.

Use of probes other than the one provided with this product may result in damage to the probe or oven control.

Use the handles of the probe and plug when inserting and removing them from the food and outlet.

■ To avoid damaging your probe, do not

use tongs to pull on the cable when removing it.

■ To avoid breaking the probe, make sure

food is completely defrosted before inserting.

After preparing the meat and placing it on a trivet or a broiler pan grid, follow these directions for proper probe placement.

Insert the probe completely into the meat. It should not touch bone, fat or gristle.

NOTE: Failure to fully insert the probe into the meat may result in poor cooking performance because the probe will sense the oven air vs. the food temperature.

Plug

■ Never leave your probe inside the oven

during a self-cleaning or broil cycle.

■ Do not store the probe in the oven.

For roasts with no bone, insert the probe into the meatiest part of the roast. For bone-in ham or lamb, insert the probe into the center of the lowest large muscle.

Insert the probe into the center of dishes such as meat loaf or casseroles.

Insert the probe into the meatiest part of the inner thigh from below and parallel to the leg of a whole turkey.

NOTE: Self-clean and Broil settings will not work if the temperature probe is plugged in.

Cable

Handles

Read and remove label

Probe

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How to Set the Oven For Baking/Roasting When Using the Probe

(on some models)

Insert the probe fully into the food.

Plug the probe into the outlet in the oven. Make sure it’s pushed all the way in. Close the oven door. Make sure the probe cable is not touching the broil element.

Touch the PROBE pad. Display will show “Set Probe.”

Touch the number pads to set the desired internal food or meat temperature. The maximum internal temperature for the food that you can set is 200ºF.

Touch the BAKE pad.

Touch the number pads to set the desired oven temperature.

Touch the START pad.

The display will flash if the probe is inserted into the outlet and you have not set a probe temperature and touched the START pad.

After the internal temperature of the food reaches 100°F, the changing internal temperature will be shown in the display.

When the internal temperature of the food reaches the number you have set, the probe and the oven turn off and the oven control signals. To stop the signal, touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Use hot pads to remove the probe from the food. Do not use tongs to pull on it—they might damage it.

■ If the probe is removed from the oven

while probe cooking, the oven will not automatically turn off.

To change the oven temperature during the Bake/Roast cycle, touch the BAKE pad and then the number pads to set the new temperature.

■ You can use the Kitchen Timer even

though you cannot use timed oven operations while using the probe.

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To Set the Kitchen Timer

Safety Instructions

(on some models)

The Kitchen Timer is in hours and minutes.

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

Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF or TIMER ON pad (depending on model).

Touch the number pads until the amount of time you want shows in the display. For example, to set 2 hours and 45 minutes, touch 2, 4 and 5 in that order. If you make a mistake, touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF or TIMER OFF pad (depending on model) and begin again.

Touch the START pad.

To Reset the Kitchen Timer

If the display is still showing the time remaining, you may change it by touching the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF or TIMER ON pad (depending on model), then touch the number pads until the time you want appears in the display.

After touching the START pad, SET disappears; this tells you the time is

ounting down, although the display does

c not change until one minute has passed. Seconds will not be shown in the display until the last minute is counting down.

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

The 6-second tone can be cancelled by following the steps in the Special features of your oven control section under Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle.

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

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To Cancel the Kitchen Timer

Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF or TIMER ON pad (depending on model) twice or touch TIMER OFF.

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START

BROIL

I/LO

BAKE

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 only affect baking and roasting temperatures; it will not affect broiling or self-cleaning

Safety Instructions

temperatures. The adjustment will be retained in memory after a power failure.

To Adjust the Thermostat

Instructions

(on some models)

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

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

Touch BAKE again to alternate between increasing and decreasing the oven temperature.

To adjust the upper oven thermostat, touch the upper oven BAKE pad. To adjust the lower oven thermostat, touch the lower oven BAKE pad.

The oven temperature can be adjusted up to (+) 35ºF hotter or (-) 35ºF cooler. Touch the number pads the same way you read them. For example, to change the oven temperature 15ºF, touch 1 and 5.

When you have made the adjustment, touch the START pad to go back to the time of day display. Use your

(on some models)

oven as you would normally.

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.

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Convection Cook (on some models)

The convection oven comes with one

onvection cook mode and can be used

c for 1-Rack Convection Baking or Multi-Rack Convection Baking.

Convection Fan Operation

Safety Instructions

Multi-rack position.

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.

Multi-Rack Convection Baking

Because heated air is circulated evenly throughout the oven, foods can be baked with excellent results using multiple racks.

Multi-rack baking may increase cook times slightly for some foods but the overall result is time saved. Cookies, muffins, biscuits and other quickbreads give very good results with multi-rack baking.

1-Rack Convection Baking

When convection baking with only 1 rack, place the food so that it is centered in the oven.

NOTE: To maximize cooking evenness, the fan is designed to rotate in both directions, with a pause in between. This is normal.

The convection fan shuts off when the oven door is opened. DO NOTleave the door open for long periods of time while using convection cooking or you may shorten the life of the convection heating element.

When baking on 3 racks, place one rack in the second (B) position, another rack in the fourth (D) position and the third rack in the sixth (F) position.

For two-rack baking, place one rack in the second (B) rack position. Place the other rack in the fifth (E) rack position.

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Adapting Recipes…

You can use your favorite recipes in the convection oven.

■ Use pan size recommended.

■ Some package instructions for frozen

casseroles or main dishes have been developed using commercial convection ovens. For best results in this oven, preheat the oven and use the temperature on the package.

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START

CLEAR

OFF

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ROAST

CONVECTION

BAKE

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Convection Roast (on some models)

■ Good for large tender cuts of meat,

uncovered.

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. The

When you are convection roasting, it is important that you use a broiler pan and

rid for best convection roasting results.

g The pan is used to catch grease spills and the grid is used to prevent grease spatters.

heated air seals in juices quickly for a moist and tender product while, at the same time, creating a rich golden brown exterior.

How to Set the Oven for Convection Baking or Roasting

Touch the CONVECTION COOK or CONVECTION BAKE pad once for

Instructions

multi-rack convection baking. This mode is used for cooking food items on more than one rack (i.e., 2, 3 or more racks) at the same time in convection bake. See the Multi-Rack Convection Baking section for more information.

(on some models)

Touch the

CONVECTION COOK

or CONVECTION BAKE

pad twice for

one-rack convection baking. This mode

is used for cooking food items on only one rack in convection bake.

Touch the CONVECTION ROAST pad for convection roasting (on some models).

Touch the number pads to set the oven temperature.

Touch the START pad.

NOTE: If the Auto Recipe™Conversion Feature is on, it will automatically reduce

(on some models)

the set regular baking temperature by 25°F

to the appropriate convection temperature in convection bake mode. See Auto Recipe

™

Conversion in the Special Features section.

To change the oven temperature, touch the CONVECTION COOK, CONVECTION BAKE or CONVECTION ROAST pad and then the number pads to set the new temperature.

When the oven starts to heat, the changing temperature, starting at 100°F, will be displayed. When oven reaches the temperature you set, 3 beeps will sound.

Touch CLEAR/OFF pad when finished.

■ You will hear a fan while cooking

with convection. The fan will stop when the door is opened, but the heat will not turn off.

■ You may hear the oven clicking during

baking. This is normal.

■ In convection bake modes, for maximum

cooking evenness, the fan is designed to rotate in both directions, with a pause in between. This is normal.

Cookware for Convection Cooking

When baking cookies, you will get the best results if you use a flat cookie sheet instead of a pan with low sides.

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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.

Paper and Plastic

Heat-resistant paper and plastic containers that are recommended for use in regular baking can also be used for convection baking but should not be used at temperatures higher than the temperature recommended by the cookware manufacturer. Plastic cookware that is heat-resistant to temperatures of 400°F can also be used.

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.

For recipes like oven-baked chicken, use a pan with low sides. Hot air cannot circulate well around food in a pan with high sides.

Using the timed features

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for convection cooking.

You will hear a fan while cooking with these features. The fan will stop when the door is opened, but the heat will not turn off.

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.

How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

Press desired convection function. Proceed to step 2 of How to Set an Immediate Start and

Automatic Stop in Using the timed baking and roasting features section.

How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop

Press desired convection function. Proceed to step 2 of How to Set a Delay Start and

Automatic Stop in Using the timed baking and roasting features section.

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Operating

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Operating

Using the convection oven. (on some models)

How to Set the Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the Probe

CAUTION

For best results when roasting large turkeys and roasts, we recommend using the probe included in the

Safety Instructions

convection oven.

Instructions

To change the oven temperature during the Convection Roast cycle, touch the CONVECTION COOK pad and then touch the number pads to set the new desired temperature.

To prevent burns, do not unplug the probe from the oven outlet until the oven has cooled.

Place the oven rack in the position that centers the food between the top and bottom of the oven. Insert the probe into the meat. Make sure it is pushed all the way in.

Plug the probe into the outlet in the oven. Make sure it is pushed all the way in. Close the oven door.

Touch the PROBE pad.

Touch the number pads to set the desired internal meat temperature.

NOTE: The maximum internal temperature for the food that you can set is 200°F.

Touch the CONVECTION COOK pad.

Touch the number pads to set the desired oven temperature.

The display will flash PROBE and the oven control will signal if the probe is inserted into the outlet, and you have not set a probe temperature and pressed the START pad.

Touch the START pad.

When the oven starts to heat, the word LO will be in the display.

After the internal temperature of the meat reaches 100°F, the changing internal temperature will be shown in the display.

When the internal temperature of the

eat reaches the number you have

m set, the probe and the oven turn off and the oven control signals. To stop the signal, touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Use hot pads to remove the probe from the food. Do not use tongs to pull on it—they might damage it.

NOTE: If the probe is removed from the oven while probe cooking, the oven will not automatically turn off.

NOTES:

■ 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.

■ You can use the Kitchen Timer even

though you cannot use timed oven operations.

■ Never leave your probe inside the oven

during a self-cleaning cycle.

■ Do not store the probe in the oven.

■ Probe is not for use in Broil or Self-Clean

functions.

■ Fan only rotates in one direction.

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Convection Roasting Guide

Meat Oven Temp. Internal Temp.

Beef Rib Roast (4 to 8 lbs.) Rare 325°F 145°F

Bone-In and Boneless Medium 325°F 160°F Beef Tenderloin (4 to 6 lbs.) Rare 425°F 145°F

Beef Tenderloin (2 to 3 lbs.) Rare 425°F 145°F

Pork Bone-In, Boneless (3 to 5 lbs.) 325°F 160°F Lamb Bone-In (5 to 9 lbs.) Medium 325°F 165°F

Boneless (4 to 7 lbs.) Medium 375°F 165°F

Poultry Whole Chicken (5 to 7 lbs.) 350°F 170°F

Turkey, Whole* Unstuffed (10 to 16 lbs.) 325°F 170°–180°F Unstuffed (18 to 24 lbs.) 325°F 170°–180°F

Turkey Breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 325°F 170°F

*Stuffed birds generally require 30–45 minutes additional roasting time. Shield legs and breast with foil to prevent

overbrowning and drying of skin.

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FOOD POISON HAZARD: Bacteria may grow in food at temperatures below 140°F.

WARNING

• Always start with hot food. Do not use warm settings to heat cold food.

• Do not warm food for more than 2 hours.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in foodborne illness.

How to Set the Lower Oven For Slow Cook

Slow Cook is designed for long hours of unattended cooking.

Touch the SLOW COOK pad.

Touch the number pads to select the desired setting – 1 for Poultry or 2 for Meats. Use 2-Meats if you are unsure which setting to use.

Touch the number pads to set the desired length of cooking time. The cooking time must be at least 3 hours, up to 11 hours 59 minutes.

Touch the START pad.

NOTE: If a power outage occurs while the oven is in Slow Cook, the range will shut off.

Safety Instructions

Instructions

Operating

Slow Cook Guide

Rack Food Time

Food Quantity Position Setting (Hours) Comments Beef

Chuck Roast 3–31⁄2 lbs. C 2-Meats HI 5–6 hrs. Add 1/2 cup liquid.

LO 8–10 hrs.

Beef Ribs 31⁄2–4 lbs. C 2-Meats HI 3–4 hrs. Place ribs in a single layer.

LO 6–8 hrs.

Poultry

Whole Chicken 4 lbs. C 1-Poultry HI 4–5 hrs. Add 1/2 cup liquid.

LO 7–9 hrs.

Chicken Pieces 8 pieces C 1-Poultry HI 3–4 hrs. Best submerged under a sauce

(approx. 3 lbs.) LO 5–6 hrs. to prevent surface drying.

Pork

Boneless Blade 3–4 lbs. C 2-Meats HI 5–6 hrs. Add 1/2–1 cup liquid. Roast LO 8–10 hrs.

Country Style 31⁄2–4 lbs. C 2-Meats HI 3–4 hrs. Place ribs in a single layer. Pork Ribs LO 6–8 hrs.

Pork Chops 4 –8 lbs. C 2-Meats HI 3–4 hrs. Place chops in a single layer.

LO 6–8 hrs.

Soup

Vegetable Beef 4 quarts C 2-Meats HI 4–5 hrs. Make sure beef chunks Soup LO 8–10 hrs. are submerged.

Chili 4 quarts C 2-Meats HI 3–4 hrs. Submerge beans

LO 6–8 hrs. to prevent surface drying.

Guideline Tips

■ The slow cook program uses a complex series

of temperature cycling to obtain the best results. For this reason, it is recommended that the slow cook program be allowed to run without cancelling or restarting. Restarting the slow cook feature while it is in progress may result in overcooked meat.

■ For juicy and tender meat, choose cuts

of meat such as chuck roast or a boneless blade roast. Leaner cuts of meat, such as top round, are drier and may need additional liquid.

■ Use only glass and ceramic dishes.

Metal pots and pans tend to transfer the heat into the foods too quickly.

■ Match the quantity of food to the size pan.

Fill the pan about 3/4 full for best results. Too large a pot allows the steam to escape, causing foods to dry out.

■ Always cover the pot with a lid

or aluminum foil.

■ A wide range of recipes may be used

in the slow cook feature. For best results some adjustments may need to be made. For smaller sized recipes, begin checking at minimum time. For large recipes or when doubling recipes, foods may be cooked for longer periods of time.

■ When the slow cook feature completes,

the oven will automatically switch to “warm” mode. If additional slow cook time is desired, this warm mode may be used to obtain the extra time.

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How to Set the Upper Oven For Pizza

Adjust rack position for type of pizza tray being used (see chart).

Touch the PIZZA pad.

Touch the number pads to select 1 for fresh or 2 for frozen pizza.

Touch the number pads to set the baking temperature.

Touch the START pad.

Baking time is determined by package directions.

Type of Pizza Tray Rack Position

Tray supplied with fresh pizza B Pizza placed directly on rack B Metal tray A

Using the slow cook, pizza, warming and proofing features.

How to Set the Upper Oven For Warming

Operating

The WARM feature keeps cooked foods hot.

This feature is not designed to reheat cold food.

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Instructions

To use the WARMfeature, touch the WARM pad and then the START pad.

To use the WARMfeature after Timed Baking, follow these steps:

Touch the bake mode of cooking.

Touch the number pads to set the oven temperature.

Touch the COOK TIME pad.

Touch the number pads to set the desired length of cooking time.

Touch the WARMpad.

Touch the START pad.

NOTE: Plastic containers, lids or plastic wrap will melt if placed in the oven. Melted plastic may not be removable and is not covered under your warranty.

How to Set the Oven For Proofing (on some models)

The proofing feature maintains a warm environment useful for rising yeast-leavened products.

(on some models)

Place the covered dough in a dish in the oven on rack B or C.

NOTE: For best results, cover the dough with a cloth or with greased plastic wrap (the plastic may need to be anchored underneath the container so the oven fan will not blow it off).

Touch the PROOF pad and then the START pad.

The display will read PrF (proof).

The oven interior light turns on and remains on during proofing.

The proofing feature automatically provides the optimum temperature for the proofing process, and therefore does not have a temperature adjustment.

Set the Timer for the minimum proof time.

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

■ To avoid lowering the oven temperature

and lengthening proofing time, do not open the oven door unnecessarily.

■ Check bread products early to avoid

overproofing.

NOTES:

■ Do not use the proofing mode for

warming food or keeping food hot. The proofing oven temperature is not hot enough to hold foods at safe temperatures. Use the WARM feature to keep food warm.

■ Proofing will not operate when oven

is above 125°F. “HOT” will show in the display.

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning

Using the self-cleaning upper and lower ovens. GEAppliances.com

Before a Clean Cycle

Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglass material of the oven door gasket cannot withstand

brasion. It is essential for the gasket to remain

a intact. If you notice it becoming worn or frayed, replace it.

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 well-ventilated room.

Double Oven and Canadian Models Only:

The surface units are automatically disabled during the self-clean cycle. Make sure that all surface unit controls are turned off at all times during the self-clean cycle. Any surface unit that is set to an “on” position while the self-clean cycle is operating will automatically come on after the self-clean cycle is finished, and could result in an “on” unattended surface unit. Wait until the self-clean cycle is finished to set and use the surface units.

Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom.

WARNING

FIRE HAZARD: Wipe grease and heavy soil from the oven bottom before self-cleaning. Failure to do so may result in an oven fire.

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

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

NOTE:

■ If your oven is equipped with shiny,

silver-colored oven racks, remove them before you begin the self-clean cycle.

■ The shiny, silver-colored oven racks

(on some models) can be self-cleaned, but they will darken, lose their luster and become hard to slide.

■ If your oven is equipped with gray

porcelain-coated oven racks, they may be left in the oven during the self-clean cycle.

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.

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Instructions

Operating

Care and Cleaning

How to Set the Oven for Cleaning

The oven doors must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly.

Touch the SELF CLEAN pad.

A 3-hour self-clean time is recommended for use when cleaning small, contained spills. A self-clean time of 5 hours is recommended for a dirtier oven.

If a time other than 5 hours or 3 hours is needed, use the number pads and enter the desired clean time.

You can change the clean time to any time between 3 hours and 5 hours, depending on how dirty your oven is.

Touch the START pad.

The upper and lower oven doors lock automatically. The cooktop elements are also locked out during self-clean. The display will show the clean time remaining. It will not be possible to open the oven doors or use the cooktop until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and LOCKED/DOOR goes off in the control display.

When LOCKED/DOOR goes off, you will be able to open the doors.

■ The word LOCKED/DOOR will flash and

the word door will display if you set the clean cycle and forget to close the oven doors.

■ To stop a clean cycle, touch the CLEAR/OFF

pad. When LOCKED/DOOR goes off, indicating the ovens have cooled below the locking temperature, you will be able to open the doors.

Double Ovens:

■ You can set a clean cycle in both ovens

at the same time; however, they will not self-clean at the same time. The last oven set will automatically delay its start until the end of the first oven’s clean cycle.

■ When an oven is set to self-clean, both oven

doors will lock and the cooktop controls will lock out. The ovens and cooktop cannot be used when an oven is set to self-clean.

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Using the self-cleaning upper and lower ovens.

The oven doors must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly.

How to Delay the Start of Cleaning

Touch the SELF CLEAN pad.

Touch the START pad.

Operating

A 3-hour self-clean time is

Safety Instructions

Instructions

recommended for use when cleaning small, contained spills. A self-clean time of 5 hours is recommended for a dirtier oven.

If a time other than 5 hours or 3 hours is needed, use the number pads and enter the desired clean time.

You can change the clean time to any time between 3 hours and 5 hours, depending on how dirty your oven is.

Touch the DELAY START pad.

Using the number pads, enter the time of day you want the clean cycle to start.

The upper and lower oven doors lock automatically. The cooktop elements are also locked out during self-clean. The display will show the start time. It will not be possible to open the oven doors or use the cooktop until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and LOCKED/DOOR goes off in the control display.

When LOCKED/DOOR goes off, you will be able to open the doors.

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 soap-filled steel wool pad and rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture.

■ You cannot set the oven for cooking or

another self-clean cycle until the oven is cool enough for the door to unlock.

■ 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.

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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.

■ If the racks become hard to slide,

apply a small amount of cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges of the oven racks with the paper towel.

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