GE ABS300K2BB, ABS300J3WW, ABS300J1WW Owner’s Manual

Electric

Ranges

Safety Information ........ 2-6

Operating Instructions

A_tjust tile Oven

Thermostat ................ 91

Clock and Timer . ........ 15, 16

()yen ................... 12-14

()\'ell Controls ........... 10, 11

Sabbath Featule .......... 19, 20

Selecting Types of Cookware . . .9

Self-Cleaning ............ 22, 23

Special Features ............. 18

Surfi_ce Units ............. 7, 8

Timed Baldng and Roasting ... 17

Write themodel and serial

numbers here:

Model#

Serial#

Y_m can find then_ on a label, behind

the storage drawer on the oven fl'ame.

Care and Cleani_ ...... 22-30

(;lass Cooktop ........... 29, 30

Self-Cleaning Oxen ....... 22, 23

Installation Instvuc'dons

Anti-Tip Device .......... 31,37

Before You Begin ........... 31

Electrical Connections .... 33-36

Le_>ling ................... 37

Troubleshooting Tips .... 39-43

Accessories. ............... 44

Consumer Support

Consumer Support...Back Co_er

Product Reg{stration ..... 45, 46

Wanantv .................. 47

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iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON. READALLiNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion,

electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

WARNINGANTI-TIPDEVICE

All rangescan tip and injury could result.

Toprevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wafl by installing the Anti--tip device supplied.

If the Anti--tip device supplied with the range does not fit this application, use the universal Anti--17p

device WB2X7909.

Tocheck if the device is installed and engaged properly, carefully tip the range forward. The Anti--tip device should engage and pravent

the range from tipping over.

IMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE

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.

If you pull fl_e rang> out flora d_e wall %r any reason, make sure d_e device is properly

engwg_d when you push the range back against tile wall. If it is not, dmre is a possible risk of the

range tipping oxer and causing iqju U if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door

Please refer to tile And-Tip device information in this manual. Failure to take this precaution

could result in tipping of tile range and i,lju U.

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.

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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precaufions should be followed, including the following:

E:,IUse this appliance only for its intended

purpose as described in this )_net s Mamml.

_: Be sure your appliance is properly installed

and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the proxqded installation

instructions.

E:,:Do not attempt to repair or replace any

part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this mamml. All other

servicing shou]d be referred to a qualified technician.

E:.IBefore performing aW service, discotmect

the range power supply at dm household disuibudon panel by removing the fl_se or

switching off the circuit breaken

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;f; Do not leme children alone--children

should not be left alone or unanended in an area where an appliance is in use. They

should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

_{_Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang

on the door; storage drawe_; or cooktop. They could damag_ the range and even tip

it o\_I; causing se\>re persona] ii_ury.

_t{_Do not store flammable mamrials in an oxen

or near the cookmp.

CAUTION: ofi,te,e tto

children should not be stored in cabinets

above a rang_ or on the backsplash of a range--<hildlen climbing on the range to

reach items could be seriously i,_ured.

COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...

Cookmeat andpoultry thoroughly--meat to atleastan INTERNALtemperatureof 160°Fandpoultry toat least an

INTERNALtemperatureof 180°ECookingtothesetemperaturesusuallypretectsagainst foodbomeillness.

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A WARNING!

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

J; Nex.er wear loose-fitting or hanging garments J;

while using tile appliance. Be careflfl when

reaching for items stored ox.er file range.

Flammable material could be ig_limd if brong]lt ill contact wifll hot surthce units

or heating elements and m W cause sex.ere

1)nt_/lS,

Use only d U pot holders-n/oist or damp pot

holders on hot surthces m W result ill bums

from smam. Do not let pot holders touch

hot surface units or heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.

J; For your s;de U, hexer use your appliance

for wam/ing or heating the room.

J; Do not let cooking grease or other flammable

materials accumnlate ill or neat the range.

Do not use wamr on grease fires. Nex.er pick up a flaming pan. Turn tile controls oft:

Smother a flaming pan on a surfitce unit by

cox.ering tile pan completely with a well- fitting lid, cookie sheet or fiat tray. Use a nnflfi-purpose dU chemical or foam-type

rite extinguisher. Flaming grease outside a pan call be put

out by cox.ering it with baking soda or; if available, by rising a muhi-pmpose diy' chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

Flame ill the oven can be smothered completely by closing the ox.en door and

atoning tile oven off or by using a multi- puq)ose dlT chemica] or foam-type fire extinguisher

Do not touch file snrtace units, rite heaung

elements or rite interior suithce of tile oven. These surthces may be hot enough to bum

ex.en fllough they are dark in color During

and after use, do not touch, or let clothing

or oflter flammable materials contact, file

surface units, areas nearby the surthce units

or any interior area of tile ox.en; allow

sufficient Ome for cooling first. Potentially hot surfitces include tile cooktop,

areas flaring the cooktop, ox.en vent opening, sur_aces near tile opening, crevices around

the oven door and metal trim parts above the door

REMEMBER:The inside surPace of dte oven

may be hot when the door is opened.

Do not store or use combnsuble mamtdals, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or ally' other

appliance.

Kee I) tile hood and grease filters clean

to maintain good xenting and to mold grease fires.

OVEN

Stand away from the range when opening the oxen door Hot air or steam which

escapes call cause bums to hands, face

and/or eyes. Do not heat unopened food containers.

Pressure could build up and the container

could burst, causing all item T.

q_{_Kee I) file ox.en x.ent unobstructed. ;)i:_Kee I) file oven free fiom gTease buildnp. _?{:_Place the ox.en shelf ill tile desired position

while the oven is cool. If sheh,es mnst be

handled when hot, do not let pot holder

contact the heating elements.

J; Pulling out the shelf to file stop-lock is a

comenience ill lifting hem T foods. It is also

a precantion against burns from tonching

hot surfiaces of the door or oven walls.

J; X4]ten using cooking or roasting bags in the

oxen, follow tile manufacturer's directions.

_::Do not use the oxen to dry newspapers.

If oxerheated, they call catch on fire.

J; Do not use the oxen for a storag.e area.

hems stored ill all oxen call ignite.

J; Do not leme paper products, cooking

utensils or food ill the oxen when not ill use.

SELF-CLEANINGOVENfortsomemode/sJ

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Do not clean the door gasket. The door

gasket is essential for a good seal. Care

should be taken not to rob, damag_ or

mow tile g_sket.

Clean only parts lismd in this Owner's

Manual.

Do not use oxen cleaners on self-clean

models. No commercial oxen cleaner or oven liner promcdve coating of aW kind

should be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue flom oxen cleaners will

damag_ the inside of the oxen when the

seltklean cycle is used.

;f; Before self-cleaning the oxen, remove the

broiler pan, grid and other cookware.

_7{_;Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before

starting the selt:_leaning operation.

:fi:,:ff d_e self-cleaning mode malflmcdons,

mm die oxen off and disconnect file power supply. Have it serviced by a qualified

mchnician.

;fi:,;Take the shelves out of the oxen before

you begin die self-clean cycle or they m W discolor

SURFACEUNITS-ALLMODELS

Use proper pan size-select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface umt

heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose aportion 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.

!2:!':Nexer leaxe the surface units unatmnded at

high heat settings. Boiloxers cause smoking and greasy spilloxers that m W catch on fire.

Only certain types of glass, glassA:eramic,

earthem_are or other glazed containers are

suitable for cookmp service; oflmrs m W

break because of the sudden chang_ in

temperature.

To minimize the possibili U of bums, ignition of flammable mateiials and spillage,

the handle of a container should be mined toward the cenmr of the range without

exmnding oxer nearl)v surface units.

_f;Always mm the sur]_ace units off before

removing cookware.

_fi:,iDo not flame foods on d_e cooktop. If you do

flame foods under the hood, mm file tim on.

!2;Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or

medium high heat settings.

_{_Foods for flying should be as dry as possible.

Frost on tiozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and

oxer the sides of the pan.

_?{:_Use little tat for eflbctixe shallow or deep ]_at

tiying. Filling the pan too fldl oftht can cause q)illoxers when food is added.

_fi:,:If a combination of oils or thts will be used in

fixing, s0r tog>ther before heating, or as fi_ts melt slowly.

_!_;Always heat £_t slowly, and watch as it heats. q_{:_Use a deep ]_atthennomemr whenexer

possible to piexent oxerheating ]_atbeyond the smoking point.

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WARNING!

RADIANTSURFACEUNITS_onsomemodefsI

Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls

have been turned off.

E:,IAvoid scratching the glass cooktop. The

cooktop can be scratched wifl_ imms such as

sharp instruments, ilngs oi otherjeweh T and rivets on clothing.

E:,:Large scratches or impacts to glass doors

or cooktops can lead to broken or shattered glass.

_{_:Do not operate fl_e radiant snrlaace units if

the glass is broken. Spillovet_ or cleaning solution may penetram a broken cooktop

and cream a ilsk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified mchnician immediamly should

your glass cooktop hecome broken.

E:,:Nmer nse the glass cooktop snilaace as a

cutting hoard.

E:,:Do not place or store items that can meh or

catch fire on the glass cooktop, exen when it is not being used.

_i_Be careflfl when placing spoons or other

stining utensils on the glass cooktop surface

when it is in use. They may hecome hot and could cause hums.

E:,:Clean the cooktop Mill cauuon. If a wet

spong_ oi clofl_ is used to Mpe spills on a hot surlaace unit, be cateflfl to mold steam

l)nills. Sonle cleaners can produce noxious flm/es if applied m a hot snifitce.

NOTE."_Ajerecommend that you mold wiping

any surl_ace unit areas until they haw cooled and the indicator ligilt has g_ne oft: Sugar spills are the exception to this. Please see

Cleaning the glass cooktop sect.ion.

_fi:,:When the cooktop is cool, use only the

recommended cleaning cream to clean the cooktop.

E:,:To moid possible damage to d_e cooking

surface, do not apply cleaning cream to the glass surlaace when it is hot.

E:,IAfter cleaning, use a d U cloth or paper towel

to remoxe all cleaning cream residue.

_i_Read and follow all instructions and

warnings on d_e cleaning cream labels.

_7{_:Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the cooktop

can lead to damage and improper operation of the range.

A WARNING!

COILSURFACEUNITS_o__om_mod_/_I

qT{_:Clean the cooktop with caution, ff a

wet sponge is used to wipe spills on a hot cooktop, be carefifl to axoid steam hums.

To ax_id the possibili w of a hniIl o1 elecuic

shock, always be certain fllat the controls tbr all sur£_ce units are at the OFFposition and

all coils ate cool betbre attempting to lift or

ren/o\_ a nnit.

E:,:Do not immerse or soak the remoxahle

surface units. Do not put them in a

dishwasher

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Be sure fl_e dil I) pans and the \_nt duct are

not coxered and ate in place. Their absence duilng cooking could damag_ range parts

and wiring.

Do not use alun)inum tbil to line the drip pans or an>vhere in the oven except as

described in this manual. Misuse could

result in a shock, fire hazard or damage

to the rang_.

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How to Set

Be sure you turn the control knob to OFFwhen you finish cooking.

SURFACE

UNIT

Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting )ou want.

oil,

REAR

OFF

%,,,,,= HI 9 1 LO ....( __ HI 9

HOT

SURFACE

OFF

At both OFFand HI the control clicks into

position. You ma) hear slight c/ickiug sounds during cooldng, indicating the

control is keeping the power le\ el you set.

IndicatorLights(onradbntglassmodelson/y)

A HOT SURFACEindicator light will glow when any radiant element is turned on, and will remain on until

the smfiice is cool enough to touch. A SURFACEUNIT on indicator light will glow when any

sur_i_ce unit is on.

NOTE" TheSURFACEUNIT on bd/>ator light mayg/ow between

thesurface contro/settings of LOand OFF,hut there/_ nopower to the surfaceunits.

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Usingthe radiantsurface units, some odefsl

About the radiant surface units...

Tile nldiant cooktop lbatm'es heating units _: beneath a smooth glass sm'fime.

Waterstains(mineraldeposits)areremovable

usingthecleaningcreamorfull-strengthwhite

wnegar

Never cook directly on the glass. Always use cookware.

NOTE:Ash_?htodorIsnormalwhenanewcooktop /susedforthefksttffne./t/scausedbytheheating ;;Ji:_

ofnewpartsandinsulatingmatena/sandwill disappearinashortt/kne.

The sm]i_ce unit will cxcle on and off to !i_:

Illailltaill _o111" selected con[l'ol settill r

It is safo to place hot cook_<u'e from tile

oven o1" S[ll'fitce Oil tile glass S[ll'iilce xdlen

Useof window cleanermay leavean indescent film on thecooktop. Thecleaningcream wff/ removethis discoloration.

Don'tstoreheavy itemsabove thecooktop. If they droponto the cooktop,theycan causedamage.

Donot usethe surfaceas a cutting boarcL

tile smthce is cool.

Even alter tile surfime units a*'e turned off; the glass cooktop retains enough heat to

continue cooldng, To avoid ove>cooldng,

_'emove pans flora tile sm'time units when tile fi_od is cooked. A\oid pladng an)q:hing

on tile sm'time unit until it has cooled completel>

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

Do not sfide cookware across the cooktop because it can scratch the glass--the glass

is scratch resistant, not scratch proof.

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Temperature Limiter

E\'e_' radiant smti_ce trait has a temperatm'e limited:

Tile temperature limiter protects tile glass

cooktop fl'om getting too hot.

Tile temperature limiter may cycle tile

milts off fi)r a time if':

::_?The pan boils dr)z

!:_:Thepanbottomisnot f/aL !_;:Thepanisoffcenter _; Thereisnopanontheunit.

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The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.

Check pans for fiat bottoms by using a straight edge.

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

recommended.

Stainless Steel:

recommended

Aluminum:

hea_4/we/_lhtrecommended

Good conductivity. _Muminum residues sometimes appear as scratches on tile

cooktop, but can be remo\ ed if cleaned immediatel> Because of its low melting

point, thin-weight aluminum shoukl not be used.

Copper Bottom:

recommended

C()pper may leave residues whkh can appear as scratches. Tile residues call be

t emoved, as king as tile cooktttp is cleaned immediately. H(twevel; do not let these pots

boil dt_'. Overheated metal can b(tnd to glass c(tokt(tps. All overheated copper

bottom pot will leave a residue that will permanently stain tlle cooktop if not

rein oved imm ediatel>

Porcelain EnamelCovered CastIron:

recommended

_s long as tile cookware is (oveled completely with porcelain enamel, this

COOkWai'e is i'ecotllI/lended. Catttion is

I'eCOlllI/lended t()l" cast-iron cookware that is n(tt completely covered with smooth

porcelain enamel, as it may scratch the glass-ceramic cooktop.

Glass-ceramic:

usable,but not recommended

Poor pe_fimnance. N/la_ scratch tile sm'fi_ce.

Stoneware:

usable,but not recommended Poor pe_fimnance. Ma_ scratch tile sm'tilce.

Home Canning Tips:

Be stlre tile (;lltltel" is Celltel'ed ovel" tile

sm'titce unit.

Make sure tile cromer is fiat on tile bottom.

Ijse recipes and procedures fl'om reputable somces. These are available

Kom manufilcturers such as Ball <_and

KetF _ and tile Department ot Agriculture

Extension Sel_'ice.

To prexent btlrlls ft'otll stean/ (71"heat, use

catltion vvhelt Caltltiltg.

The foflowing information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on coil cooktops.

Surface Cookware Tips

Notever I inch

Use medium- or hea',):-weight cookware.

a]ttt/titltttll cookware con(htcts heat fi_ster

than other metals. Cast-iron and coated

cast-if'on cookwat'e are slow to absorb heat,

but generally cook exenlv at low to inediuln heat settings. Steel pans inay cook uI_evenlv

if not colnbined with other inetals.

For best cooking results, pans should be fiat on tile bottom. Match tile size of tile

saucepan to tile size of the s/m'i_ce trait. The pan should not extend over the edge

ot the s/m'i_ce trait more than 1 inch.

Wok Cooking

We recommendthat youuse only a flat-bottomed wok. Theyare availableat yourlocal retailstore.

Do not rise woks that have supl)ort tings.

Use ofthese types of woes, with or without

the ring in place, can be dangerous.

Useonlyflat-bottomedwoks.

Placing tile ring over tile sutl'hce trait will cause a buildup of heat that will dalnage

tile porcelain cooktop. Do not ttw m use

such woes without tile ring. _m could be seriously burned if the wok tips ()vex:

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OVEN CONTROLS

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OvenControl,ClockandTimerFeaturesandSettings

o BAKE/TEMPRECALLPad 0

O Display

If "F- and a numberor letter" flash in the displayand the ovencontrolsl)na& this indicatesa function errorcode.

/f yourovenwas set for a timed oven operationand apower outageoccurred theclockand aftprogrammed

functionsmust bereseL ThetlYneof daywi// flash in thedisplay whentherehas been

apower outage.Resetthe clock. If the functionerror code appearsdunbg theself-cleaning

cycle,checkthe ovendoor latch. Thelatch handlemay have beenmoved evenif only slightly, from the/atchedposition.

Make surethe latch is movedto the nght as faras it wi// go.

Touch the CLEAR/OFFpad. Allow the oven tocool for

onehour Put theoven backinto operation, ff the function errorcode repeats,disconnectthe power to the range and

ca//for service.

Touch tiffs pad to select tile bake function.

BAKE Light

[qashes _hile in edit n-lode--} ou can change tile oven temperature at this point. (;lo_:s _tlen

the oven is in bake mode.

START/ON Pad

Must be touched to start an) cooking or cleaning function,

Shows tile time of da}; oxen temperattH'e,

whether the oven is in the bake, broil or

self:cleaning mode and the times set for

tile tiiller or atltoillatic ()veil opei'ations.

Tile display will show PBEwhile preheating.

_._q/en tile oxen reaches tile selected

temperature, the oxen control will beep and the display will show the oven temperature.

ONTROLS

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF

or TIMER ON/OFFPad

Totuh this pad to select tile timer tbature. Then touch tile + and -pads to a(!iust tile

[ilI/el:

TIMER Light

[:lashes _]lile in edit mode--y()u can change the set time at this point. Glows when tile timer

has been activated, [qashes again _hen the time has run out until tile control is reset.

CLOCK Pad

To set tile clock, press this pad twice and then press tile +and -pads. Tile time of day will flash in tile display when tile oven is fi_t

tllrned on.

STARTTIME Pad (on some models)

Use along with tile COOKINGTIME or SELFCLEANpadsto set tile oven to start

and stop automatically at a time you set.

STARTTIME Light

[:lashes _hile in edit mode--y()u can change the start time at this point, Glows when the

flmcfion has been activated,

COOKING TIME Pad (on some models)

Touch this pad and then touch tile + or -

pads to set tile aillO/lnt oJ[ tiI/le v(}/1%;lilt VO/lI"

toed to cook. Tile oven will shut off when tile cooking time has run out.

COOKINGTIME Light

[:lashes _hile in edit mode--y()u can change the set time at this point. Gkm:s _hen the flmcfion has been activated. Flashes again _tlen

tile time has mn out tmtil tile control is reset.

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OvenControlClockandTimerFeaturesandSettings

AUTOMATIC OVEN Light (on some models)

This lights anytime the oven has been i)r()gramn_ed using the COOKINGTIMEor

START TiME timcti,,ns.

O OVENLIGHTor "_'= Pad

Touch this pad to turn the oven light on or off.

-Pad

Short taps to this pad will decrease the time or teml)eratm'e by small amounts. Touch

and hold the pad to decrease the time or temperatm'e by larger amotmts.

O +POd

Short taps to this pad will increase the time or teml)eratm'e by small amounts. Touch

and hold the pad to increase the time or temperatm'e by larger amotmts.

SELFCLEAN Pad

Touch this I)ad to select the self=cleaning fimction. See the Using the solf-c/oaning ovon

section.

CLEANLight

Flashes while in edit mode--you can change the length of time ti)r the selt_lean c)cle at this

point. Glows when the oven is in the seltklean c}cle. Atter the seltklean cycle, the lig]_t will

ttli'n oiI_ Unlatch the do(n;

CLEAR/OFFPad

Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven operations except the clock and timer;

BROIL HI/LO Pad

Touch this pad to select the broil fimction.

BROIL Light

Flashes _dfile in edit mode--you can switch fi'om HI to LOBROILat this point. (;lo_:s when

the oven is in broil mode,

Indicator Lights (on some pads)

EO/Tmode lasts several seconds afier the last pad press. STARTTIMEON/OFFand COOKING

TIMEON/OFFwiII be the on]) pads lit if either

of these options is selected. (Example: START

TIMEis selected with BAKE the STARTTIME

pad will remain lit until the clock reaches the programmed time, at _hich point it will turn

off and the BAKE/'I'EMPRECALLpad lig]_t will lig]_t up),

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Usingthe oven.

Clockand Kitchen Timer(onsomemodels)

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFFPad

Touch this pad to select the timer feature.

CLOCKPad

Touch this pad beiore setting the clock.

Display

Shows the time of dm and the time set for the fime_, cook time or start time.

Appearance may va04

O SET+l-Pads

These pads allow _ou to set the clock and time_:

Oven TemperatureKnob(onsomemodels)

Turn this knob to the setting you want.

i;!:The oven cycling light glows tmtil the

oven i'eaches VO[li" selected tei//l)ei'attli'e _ then goes off and on with the oven elelnent(s) during cooking.

Before youbegin...

Toavoidpossible burns,place the shelvesin the

deskedposition beforeyou turn theoven on.

The shelves have stop-locks, so that when placed correctly on the shelf supports (A

through E), they will stop before coming completely out, and will not tilt.

When placing and removing cookware,

pull the shelf out to the bum l) on the

dra

Theoven has 5shelf positions.

It also has a special low shelf position (R)for extra large items, such asa large turkey.

shelf suI)po_t.

How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting (onmodelswithoutanoventemperatureknob)

To remove a shelf, pull it toward you, tilt the

fl'ont end up and pull it out.

To replace, place the end ot the shelf (stoi>

locks) on the support, tilt up the fl'ont and push the shelf in.

NOTE:The shell is not designed to slide out

at the special low shell (R) position.

[] Touch the BAKE pad.

[] Touch the ÷or-pads tmtil the

[] (_heck fi)od fi)r aloneness at minim um

time on recipe. Cook hmger if

necessaiw:

desired temperature is displayed.

[] Touch the START/ON pad.

[] Touch the CLEAR/OFFpad when

baking is finished and then remoxe

the fi)od fl'om the oven.

The oven will start automatically. The display will show PBEwhile preheating.

_&]_en the oven reaches the selected

Theoven has a special low shelf (R)

position just above the oven bottom.

Useit when extra cooking space is

needed, for example, when cooking a large turke_ The shelf is not designed toslide out at this position.

temperatm'e, the oven control will beep and the display will show the oven temperatm'e.

Tochangetheoventemperatureduring BAKEcycle, touchthe BAKEpad and then the + or-pads to

get thenew temperature.

Typeof Food Shelf Position

Frozenpies(oncookiesheet) C

Angelfoodcake, B bundtorpoundcakes

Biscuits,muffins,brownies, BorC

cookies,cupcakes,

layercakes,pies

Casseroles BorC

Turkey Ror A

Roasting R,AorB

Preheatingand Pan Placement

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Cut slits h?the foillUSt like rl?egna.

Preheat the oven if the iedpe calls tbr it. To preheat, set tile oven at tile con'ect tenlperilture. Preheating is necessaiw tk)r

good results when baldng cakes, cookies, past U and breads.

Forovenswithout a preheat/hd/kator I/_Thtor tone,

preheat 10mlbutes.

Onsome models,the display wl71show "PRE" while preheat/bg. When the ovenreachesthe

selected temperature,the ovencontrol will beep and the displaywill show the oventemperature.

Aluminum Foil Nevercovertheovenbottomwith

aluminumfoil.

You can use alunlilmln fifil to line tile

broiler pan and broiler grid. Howevei;

votl illtlSt 1//(510tile foil tightly to tile

grid and cut slits in it just like the grid.

Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in tile ()','ell as I/ltlch as

possible. Pans should not touch each other or tile walls ot tile oven. If vou need to use

two shelves, stagger tile pans so one is not directly abo\v tile other; and leave

appro_mately 1 ½" Kom tile fl'ont of tile pan to tile fl'ont of tile shelf.

_Mulnilmln fi)il inav also be used m catch a spillovei; To do so, place a slnall sheet of

fi)il on a lower shelf several inches below tile food.

Never entirely cover a shelf with ahmlilmln toil. This will disturb the heat circulation

and result in poor baking.

Leavethe door opel? to the broil stop position. Thedoor stays opel? by itself,

yet theproper temperatureis maintained fl?the oven.

How to Set the Oven for Broiling (onmodels w/thout an oven temperature knob)

[77 Place tile meat or fish on tile broiler [_] Touch tile START/ONpad.

g*_i(1in tile broiler txm .......

' " [] _hen brodmg Is flmshed, touch tile

[] Folh)w suggested shelf positions in the CLEAR/OFFpad.

Broiling Guide.

/f yourrange1_connectedto208 volts,rare steaks maybe bro/Teflbypreheat/bgthe broilerand pos/t/on/bgthe ovenshelfone positionh/_?her.

Llse tO Broil to cook foods such as poultry or thick cuts of meat thoroughly without

_wePbrowning them. [] Touch tile BROILHI/tO pad once for

HI Broil.

To change to I,O Broil, touch tile

BROILH//LOpad again.

Usingtheoven.

Bruiting Guide

The size, weight, thickness, starting temperature

and w)ur preference of doneness will atti_ct

Food GroundBeef

broiling dines. This guide is based on meats at

reii'igera tot temperature.

I T/z_,[ 7& l)aj_altm_,nt oiAg'ri_:ulllm. Raret

_q_ "Ra_.b_,_,t i_ po!_dm;but _ou Mediuro

_ho_ddhm_.,ltzal _:oo/dn_il to on/_ WellDone

140°E m,,an_ wm_,/ood ]Joiwtzi,_ mganisms m(9 *u_,Jive."(_%zt_z:_: Cbicken

,_a!_[bod ]look. }i)ur K;t(ben (_ui(ta U_I),t R_,v..fluze 1_),_5.)

Theoven has 5shelf positions.

Beef Steaks

Raret Medium WellDone

Bakery Product

Bread (toast) English Muffin

LobsterTails

FishFillets

Sahnon

Steaks Fillets

HamSlices

")recooked)

Pork Chops

WellDone

LambCbops

Mediuro WellDone

Quantityand/ or Thickness

1 lb. (4patties) I/zto _/4"thick

4 Ibs.(12patties)

3/4to 1" thick 1to 1I/LIhs.

1 Yz"thick 2to2 YLIbs.

1whole cut up 2to 2 YzIbs.,

split lengthwise Breast

2to 4 slices 2{split)

1 lb. (¼to YL"thick)

2(1" thick) 2(Vzto Y4"thick)

I/z"thick 1" thick

2(Yz"thick) 2(I" thick)about 1lb.

2(1" thick)about 10 to 12 oz.

2(Y/z" thick)about 1 lb.

Shelf* First Side

Position Time (rain.)

C 10

E D D

C C D

D E

D D

C C

D D

6 8

10 15

20 25

3-4

18_0

10 10

6 8

10 15

Second Side

Time (rain.)

710

4 6

710

10 12

20 25

Donot

tunl

oveE

6 8

10 15

4 9

Commeots

Spaceevenly.

Steakslessthan_Y' thick aredifficult

toc00k rare. Slashfat.

Brusheachsidewith meltedbutter.

Broil skin-side-down first.

Spaceevenly.Place Englishmuffins cut- side-upandbrush

with butter if desired. Cutthroughback of

shell. Spreadopen. Brushwith melted

butter beforebroiling andafter half of

broilingtime. Handleandturnyen/

carefully.Brushwith

lemonbutterbefore

andduringcooking,

if desired.

Turncarefully.Do not turn skinsidedown.

Slashfat.

_Seeillustration for description of shelf positions.

Usingthe clock andtimer.(onso e ode/sl www.AmericanaAppliances.com

Not all features are on allmodels.

ToSet the Clock

46I?

Make sure the clock is set m me correct time of da_

The clock InUSt be set to the correct time of day fin" tile atltomafic I)x'ell timing

flmctions to work propefl",: Tire time of day emmet be chan_ed (lufin_ a timed baking

(n" selfk'leaninff cycle.

[] Touch the CLOCK/)adtwice.

] Touch the + or-pads.

If the + or - pads are not touched withill

one Inlnute alter you touch tire CLOCKpad, the display reverts to the ()fiuinal setting. /f this hal)pens, touch the CLOCKpad and

reenter the time of (la_:

ToTurn Off the Clock Display

If you have several ('lock_ in your kitchen,

you may wish to mrn off the time of day

clock display on yore" range.

[] Touch the CtOCKpad once to turn

off the time of day display; _Mthough

you will not be able to see it, the clock maintains the correct time of day:

[] Touch the START/ON pad tmdl the

time of day shows in the displa); This enters the time and starts the clock,

Tocheckthetitheof daywhenthedisplayis

showingotherinformation,sl_nplytouchthe

CLOCKpa_ Thetimeofdayshowsuntilanother

padistouched

[] Touch the CLOCKpad again to recall

the clock display.

The timer is a minute timer onlv. The CLEAR/OFF pad does not affect

flTe time_

To Set the Timer

Thet_Ynerdoesnot control ovenoperations. Themaximumsetting on the timeris 9hours

and59 minutes.

V1] Touch the KITCHENTIMERON/OFFor

TIMERON/OFFpad.

[] T°uch the ÷ °r - l)ads until the

[lI]lOtlIlt oJV tillle VOtl W[lIlt shows in

the display. The maximmn time that can be entered in minutes is 59.

Times more than 59 minutes shlmld be changed tl) hom_ and minutes.

If youmakeamistake,touchtheKITCHENTIMER

ON/OFFor TIMERON/OFFpadandbeginagain.

[] Touch the START/ON pad. The time

will start cotmting down, although

the display does not change until one

minute has passed.

[] "_,_qaenthe timer reaches :00, the

control will beep 3 times fi)llowed b_ one beep e\'e_ T 6 seclmds tmtil the

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF or TIMER ON/OFFpad is tomhed.

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