GE 49-8338 User Manual

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Safety instructions.............................2-5

Anti-Tip Device...............................3,30,40

Aluminum Foil...........................5, 16,19, 23

Features

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Oven

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Baking................................................15,16

Broiling, Broiling Guide...................19, 20

Clock and Timer Control Settings

Light; Bulb Replacement........................14, 24

Preheating Roasting, Roasting Guide

Shelves

Control Settings Electric Ignition.

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Problem Solver................

Mead this book carefully.

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

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something Or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the mode! and serial numbers.

Depending on your range, you’ll find the model and serial numbers on a label on the front of the range,

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drawer or broiler drawer.

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Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your range. Before sending in this card, please write these

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls

If you received a damaged range...

Immediately contact the dealer (or

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

Check the Problem Solver in the

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minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

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

To obtain replacement parts, contact GE/Hotpoint Service Centers.

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

WARNING; If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result

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-Do not store or use gasoline or other flammaMe vapors and liquids in the vicinity of thk or any other appliance.

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»Do not try to light any appliance. ® Do not touch any electrical switch; do not

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

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

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

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® Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s mstmctlons.

® If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call

the fire departoent

• Installation and service must be performed by a qualified hisialler, skvice agency or the gas supplier.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read ail instructions before using this appliance.

- IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe DrinMng 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.

Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the inconiplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels. Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame, will inininiize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be nüiiiiïiized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

When You Get Yoer Range

« Have thé instalier show you the location of the

range gas cut-off valve and how to shut it off

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®Hfeve your range installed and properly

groiinded 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. Dp not remove the round grounding prong from ihe plug; n 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, threeprong outlet in accordance with the National Electrical Gode. In Canada, the appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

® Be sure ai pacldug materials are removed from

the raîîge before operating it to prevent fire or smoke ckmage should the packing material ignite.

® Locate range out of kitchen traffic path

and out of draftv locations to orevent uilot outage (on models with standing pilots) 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 usé with either tvne of eas. See Installation Instructions.

After prolonged use of a range, hi^ fioor temperatures may result and many floor coverings will not withstand this Idnd 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.

Using Your Range

• Don’t leave children alone or uimttended where a range is hot or in operation. They cpuid be seriously burned.

• Don’t allow anyone to climbs stand or hang on the door, storage or broiler drawer (on some models) or range top. They could damage the range and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.

• CAUTION; ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN

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ITEMS GOULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

WAkNINIt-—All ranges can tip and ipjury could result. To prevent accidental tipping of the

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reason, make sure the Anti-Tip device is engaged

when vou oush the ranee back aeainst the wall.

• Let burner grates and other surfaces cool before touching them or leaving them where children can reach them.

® Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments

while using the appliance^ Be careM when

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cooktop. Hanmiable material cPuld be ignited if

brought in contact with flame of hot oven surfaces

and may cause severe bums.

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range, attach an approved Anti-Tip device to the wall. (See Installation Instruciions.) To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, carefully tip the range forward. The Anti-Tip

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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® For your safety, never use your appliance for

warming or heating the room.

® Do not use water on grease Ores. Never pick up

a flaming pan. Turn oSburaer, then smother

flaming pan by covering pan ^ completely with well-fitting Hd, cookie sheet or flat tray, Hannng grease outs^^^

a pan can be put but by CQvMng with baking soda or, if available, a rnulti-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

® Do not store flammahle materials in an oven,

a range storage 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 accumidate in or near the range.

® When cooking pork, follow the directions

exactly and always cook the meat to an internal

temperature of at least 170°E This assures that, in

the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat.

Always turn surface burner to UFF before removing 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 ^t^ operate properly with correct combustion. Air openings are located^ at the rear of the booktop, at die top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range, under the kick panel, storage drawer or broiler

drawer (depending on thé model).

• Do not use a wok on models with sealed burners if the wok has a round metal ring that is placed over the burner grate to support the wok. This ring acts as a heat trap, which may damage the burner grate and burner head. Also, it may cause

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

s Foods for frying should be as dry as possible*

Frost on frozen foods or moisture on firesh foods

can cause hot fat to bubble up and over sides of pan.

Surface Cooking

® Always use the LITE position (on models with

electric ignition) or the HI position (on models

with standing pOots) when igniting top burners and make sure the burners have ignited.

® Never leave surface burners unattended at

high flame settings. Boilovef causes smoking

and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.

® Adjust 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 dr d^p

pot holders on hot surfaces may result in bums

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.

s 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.

• K 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.

® Use proper pan size-^—^Avoid pans that are

unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to properly contsdn food and avoid bbilovers and spillovers and large enough to cover burner grate. This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous acéiimulations of food, since heavy spattering or spillovers left oriTange can ignite. Use pans with handles that can be easily grasped and remain cool.

• When using glass cookware, make sure it is designed for top-of-range cooking.

• Keep all plastics away from top burners.

De net 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.

« When flaming foods are under the hood? 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 bumers and create a fire hazard.

- Don ’t heat unopened food containers In the

oven. Pressure could build up and the coniaiaer could burst, causing an liyury*

• Don’t 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 pr roasting bags In oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.

» Use only glass cookware that is recommended

for use in gas ovens,

• Always remove broiler pan from oven as soon as you finish brpiMng. G^^ the pan can

catch fire if oven is used without removing the grease from the broiler pan.

• When brpfling[i if meat is too close to the flame,

the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat to prevent excessive flare-ups. _

• Make sure broiler pan is in place correcSy to

reduce the possibility of grease fires.

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® When a pilot goes out (on a luodel with standing

pilots), 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 the Surface Cooking section to relight.

® If you smell gas, and you have already made sure

pilots are lit (on some models), turn off the gas to the range and call a qualified service technician. Never use an open fliime to locate a leak.

Baking, Broiling and Roasting

» Do not use oven for a storage area. Items

stored in the oven can Ignite.

® Stand away from the range when opening the

door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that

escape can cause burns to hands, face and eyes. ® Keep oven free from grease buildup. ® Place oven shelves In desired position while

oven Is cool.

® Pulling out shelf to the shelf-stop is a

convenience In lifting heavy foods. It is also a precautioii agaiiist hums from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls. The lowest

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pan, turn off oven, and keep oven door closed to contain fire until it bums out.

Cleaning Your Range

Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care Guide.

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grease or spillovers, which may ignite.

• Be careful when you clean the cooktop because the area over the pilot (on some models) will be hot.

If You Need Service

• Read“The Problem Solver” in the back of this guide.

• Don’t attempt to repair or replace any part of

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FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE

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1 Backguard (on some models) 2 Surface Burners, Drip Pans (on some models) and Grates 3 Oven Lamp On/Off Switch (on some models) 4 Clock and Timer (on some models) 5 Oven Vent (located on cooktop on some models) u £>cus.c/J3iuxi owiitii suuic uiuucia^

7 Oven Control 8 Surface Burner Controls

9 Cooktop 10 Broiler Pan and Rack 11 Oven Shelves (number of shelves varies)

12 Oven Shelf Supports 13,14 13 Air Vent in Oven Door (located at top of Oven Door) 14 Broiler Drawer or Storage Drawer (depending on model) 15 Air Intake 4, 28 16 Model and Serial Numbers (located on front frame of range,

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17 Removable Oven Door 18 Anti-Tip Device (Lower right rear comer on range back.

See Installation Instructions.)

19 Oven Bottom

20 Oven Interior Light (on some models)

NOTE: All models have standard oven interiors, except for JGBC15GER, JGBC16GEP, and JGBC17GER which have continuous-deaning oven interiors. See Care and Cleaning for instructions.

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Electric Ignition Models

SURFACE COOKING

Your surface burners 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 eautiGn when lighting burners this way.

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failure occurs will continue to operate normally.

Standing Pilot Models

The surface burners on these ranges have standing pilots that must be lit initially. To light them:

1. Be sure surface burner control knobs are in

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2. Remove the grates and lift the cooktop up

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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.

NOTE: If the pilot is too high or low, you can

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5. Observe lighted burners. Compare the flames to pictures in the Problem Solver. If any flame is unsatisfactory, call for service.

Surface Burner Controls

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marked as to which burners they control. 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.

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On ranges with sealed burners:

• The smaller burner (right rear position) will give the best simmer results.

• The right front burner is higher powered than the others and will bring liquids to a boil quicker (natural gas installations only).

Before Lighiing a Burner

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either burner.

To Light a Surface Burner

Electric Ignition Models: Push the control knob in and

turn it to LITE. You will hear a little “Glic-king” noise—the sound of the electric spark

igniting the burner. After the burner ignites, turn the

knob to adjust the flame size.

After Light ing a B urne r

® 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

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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.

Standing Pilot Model: Push control knob in and turn it to HI position.

The burner should light within a few seconds. After the burner ignites, turn the knob to adjust the

flame size.

Flame will be almost horizontal and will lift slightly away from the burner when the burner is first turned on. A blowing or hissing sound may be heard for 30 to 60 seconds. This normal sound is due to improved injection of gas and air into the burner. Put a pan on the burner before lighting it, or adjust the flame to match pan size as soon as

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SURFACE COOKING

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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

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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 two 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.

When boiling, adjust the flame so the circle it makes

is about 1/2 inch smaller than the bottom of the cookware—no matter what the cookware is made of. Foods cook just as quickly at a gentle boil as they do

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and cooks away moisture, flavor and nutrition. Avoid it except for the few cooking processes that need a vigorous boil.

When fr3dng or warming foods in stainless steel, cast iron or enamelware, keep the flame down lower—to about 1/2 the diameter of the pan.

When frying in glass or ceramic cookware, lower the flame even more.

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.

Wok Cooking

(on models with sealed burners)

• 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. Use of these types of woks, with or

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Do not try to use such woks without the ring. You could be seriouslv burned if the wok tipped over.

Use of Stove Top Grills

(on models with sealed burners) Do not use stove top grills

on your sealed gas burners. If you use the stove top grill on the sealed gas burner it will cause

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CLOCK AND TIMER

Follow ihe directions below if your range has the dock and timer shown at the right.

HjC range clock and timer allow you to set the tuner

up 10 24 hours. You have the choice of having the timer .sliow the lime counting down or the time of day. In ciihcr case, the timer will signal at die end of the

timer period lo alen you ihai ihc lime is up.

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To Set the Clock

NO i K: Wlicn you first piug in the range or after a

power lailure, ilie entire Cloek/Timer display will

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1. Press the CLOCK pad.

2. Press and hold Ihe UP or DOWN pad and the lime of day will change 10 minutes at a time. To change

the lime by single minutes, give the pads short laps.

3. Prc.ss Ihc CLOCK nnd to start the eloek-

io Change or Cancel the Timer Setting

When ihe timer is counting down, use the UP and DOWN pad to change the remaining lime, or press the TIMER pad to stop the timer Tlie timer cannot be cancelled until “SETTIME” di.sappears from

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To Set the Timer

1. Press the TIMER pad.

2. Use the UP and DOWN pads to set the timer Short taps on the UP or DOWN pad change the timer’s setting one minute at a time. Pressing and

ten minutes at a time. The timer can be set for a maximum of 24 hours.

3. Press the TIMER pad to start the timer.

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when one minute is left. After these beeps, the display will count down in seconds. When time nins out, a signal will sound. Press the TIMER pad to stop

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To Display the Clock While the Timer Is Operating

Pressing the CLOCK pad while the timer is operating will not inicrfcrc witli the timer’s operation: the display will change to show ihc clock, but the timer will continue to count down and will still signal when iiinc is up. Press the TIMER pad again to change the

display back to show the timer.

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CLOCK AND TIMER

Follow the directions below if your range has the deck and timer shown at the right«

' The electronic range clock and timer allow you to set

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choice of having the timer show the time counting down or the time of day. In either case, the timer will signal at the end of the timer period to alert you that the time is up.

To Set the Clock

NOTE; When you first plug in the range or after a power failure, the entire Qock/Timer display will light up. After several seconds “12:00” will then flash

on the display.

1. Press the CLOCK pad. “12:00” stops flashing

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the time by single minutes, give the pads short taps.

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hold the UP pad until “3:10” appears, and then tap the UP pad until “3:15” is displayed.

3. Press the CLOCK pad and the clock will be set. If you do not press the CLOCK pad, the clock will automatically be set within one minute.

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2. Use the UP and DOWN pads to set the timer. Short taps on the UP or DOWN pad change the timer’s setting one minute at a time. Pressing and continuing to hold the UP pad increases the setting five minutes at a time until one hour (“1:00”) is

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and holding the UP pad increases the setting 15 minutes at a time. (Short taps on the UP and

DOWN pads will always change the setting by

1-minute increments.) The timer can be set for a

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3. To start the timer, press the TIMER pad.

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automatically start after a few seconds.

As the timer counts down, a single beep will indicate when one minute is left. After this beep, the display will count down in seconds. When the timer reaches “:00,” you will hear three sets of three short beeps, and then a single beep every 10 seconds

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To Change or Cancel the Timer Setting

wnen the timer is counting down, use the UP and DOWN pad to change

the remaining time, or press the TIMER pad to cancel the timer function.

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and “TIMER” appears on the display.

To Display the Time Ox Day While the Timer is Operating

Pressing the CLOCK pad while the timer is operating will not interfere

with me iimer s operaiion; me aispiay will cnange to snow the time or day, but the timer will continue to count down and will still signal when time is up. Simply press the TIMER pad again to change the display back to show the timer function.

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Clock

CLOCK AND TIMER

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Follow these directions if your range has the dock and timer shown at

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knob out when the clock hands reach the correct time. Continue turning the knob to OFF.

Timer

The Timer has been combined with the range clock.

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You’ll recognize the Timer as the pointer that is different in color than the clock hands.

Minutes are marked up to 30, and hours are marked up to 4 on the center of the clock.

To set the Timer, turn the knob to the left—without niishina in—until the nointer reaches the number of

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minutes or hours you want to time. At the end of the set time, a buzzer sounds to tell

you time is up. Turn the knob—without pushing in—until the pointer reaches OFF and the buzzer stops.

USING YOUR OVEN

Before Using Your Oven

Be sure you understand how to set the controls properly. Practice removing

and replacing the shelves while the oven is cool. Read the information and

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especially during the first weeks of using your new range.

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Oven Control

Your oven is controlled either by a single OVEN CONTROL knob or by a BAKE/BROIL switch and an OVEN CONTROL knob.

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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.

Electric Ignition Models

The oven burner and broil burner are lighted by

electric ignition. To light either burner, turn the OVEN CONTROL

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ignite within 30-90 seconds. After the oven reaches the selected temperature, the

oven burner cycles—off completely, then on with a

full flame—to keep the oven temperature controlled.

If your range is equipped with a separate

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casseroles. Only the bottom oven burner operates when the BAKE setting is selected.

Use the BROIL setting for broiling. Only the top oven burner operates when The BROIL setting is selected.

Power Outage

CAUTION: DO NOT MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE ELECTRIC IGNITION OVEN DURING^\N ELECTRICAL p6^^ FAILURE.

The oven or broiler cannot be lit during a power failure. Gas will not flow unless the glow bar is hot.

If the oven is in use when a power failure occurs, the oven burner shuts off and cannot be re-lit until power is restored.

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lit initially.

To light the oven pilot!

1. Be sure the OVEN CONTROL knob is in the OFF position.

2. Open the broiler door and remove the broiler pan

and rack. This will make it easier for you to reach inside the broiler compartment.

Oven Vente

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back of the broiler compartment. The long tube, running from front to back, is the oven burner. The pilot port is at the back about one inch below the burner.

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holder, reach in and light the oven pilot.

The oven is vented through duct openings at the rear of the cooktop. See Features section. Do not block these openings when cooking in the oven—it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air to the oven burners be uninterrupted.

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nearby surfaces may become hot. Do not touch them.

• Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop— they may melt if left too close to the vent.

Oven Shelves

The shelves are designed with

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when placed correctly on the shelf supports, they will stop

before coming

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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 “stop” position. Place the cookware on the

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eliminate reaching into the hot oven.

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• Handies of pots and pans on the cooktop may become hot if left too ciose to the vent.

• Metal items will become very hot if they are left

on the cooktop and could cause burns.

• 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 remove a shelf from the oven, pull it toward you, tilt front end upward and pull shelf out.

To replace, place shelf on shelf support with stop-

locks (curved shelf) facing up and toward rear of oven. Tilt up front

and push shelf toward back of oven until it goes past

“stop” on oven wall. Then lower front of shelf and

push it all the way back.

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USING YOUR OVEN

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Slielf Positìoes

The oven has five shelf supports for normal baking and roasting identified in this iiiustration as A (bottom), B, C, D and E (top). It also has a special low shelf position (R) for roasting extra large items, such as a large turkey—the shelf is not designed to slide out at this position. Shelf positions for cooking are suggested on Baking and Roasting pages.

Oven Temperature Adjustment

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determines the average of the maximum and minimum temperatures reached during the cycling of the oven burner. The thermostat control in your new oven has been carefully designed and manufactured to provide accurate temperatures. If your new oven is replacing one you have used for several years, you may notice a difference in die degree of browning or the length of time required when using your favorite recipes. This is because oven temperature controls have a tendency to “drift” over a period of years.

Before attempting to have the temperature of your new oven changed, be sure you have carefully followed the baking time and temperature

recommended by the recipe. Then, after you have used the oven a few times and you feel the oven is too hot or too cool, there is a simple adjustment you can make yourself on the OVEN CONTROL knob.

Oven Moisture

As your oven heats up, the temperature change of the air in the oven may cause water droplets to form on the door glass. These droplets are harmless and will evaporate as the oven continues to heat up.

Oven Light (on some models)

The oven light comes on automatically when the door is opened. Some models have a switch on the lower control panel that allows you to turn the light on or off when the door is closed.

Pull the knob off the range and look at the back side. To make adjustment, loosen (approximately one turn),

but do not completely remove, the two screws on the back of the knob. With the back of the knob facing you, hold the outer edge of the knob with one hand and turn the front of the knob with the other hand.

To raise the oven temperature, move the top screw toward the right. You’ll hear a click for each notch you move the knob. To lower the temperature, move the top screw toward the left. Each click will change the oven temperature approximately 10°F. (Range is plus or minus 60°F. from the arrow.)

We suggest that you make the adjustment one click from the originai setting and check oven performance before making any additional adjustments.

After the adjustment is made, retighten screws so they are snug, but be careful not to overtighten. Reinstall knob on range and check performance.

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GE 49-8338 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Mead this book carefully.

Write down the mode! and serial numbers.

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

- IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

When You Get Yoer Range

Using Your Range

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Surface Cooking

Baking, Broiling and Roasting

Cleaning Your Range

If You Need Service

SAVE THESE- ' INSTRUCTIONS

FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE

Electric Ignition Models

SURFACE COOKING

Standing Pilot Models

Surface Burner Controls

Before Lighiing a Burner

SURFACE COOKING

How to Select Flame Size

Top-of-Range Cookware

Wok Cooking

Use of Stove Top Grills

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CLOCK AND TIMER

To Set the Clock

io Change or Cancel the Timer Setting

To Set the Timer

To Display the Clock While the Timer Is Operating

CLOCK AND TIMER

To Set the Clock

To Set the Tim er

To Change or Cancel the Timer Setting

To Display the Time Ox Day While the Timer is Operating

Clock

Timer

Before Using Your Oven

Oven Control

Power Outage

Standing Pilot Models

Oven Vente

Oven Shelves

USING YOUR OVEN

Slielf Positìoes

Oven Temperature Adjustment

Oven Moisture