GE Coil Top Owner’s Manual

Owner’s Manual
164D3333P189 49-8962-2 01-00 JR
Coil Top and Radiant Top Models
Electric Ranges
Range

Safety Information

Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Self-Cleaning Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–12
Using the Surface Units . . . . . 13–16
Using the Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . .17–29
Using CircuWave™ . . . . . . . . . .22–23
Using the Clock and Timer . . . . . .24
Timed Baking and Roasting . . . . .25
Oven Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . .26, 27
Using the Self-Cleaning
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 29
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .30–38

Installation Instructions

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Preparing the Opening . . . . . . . . . 40
Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . 41–46
Anti-Tip Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call
For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48–54

Customer Service

Product Registration . . . . . . . . 61, 62
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
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FOR YOUR RECORDS
Write the model and serial numbers here:
#
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You can find them on a label behind the range door or behind the storage drawer.
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.
IMPORTANT!
Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card.
Two easy ways to register your appliance!
Through the internet at www.geappliances.com
Complete and mail the enclosed Product
Registration Card
A Service Partnership.
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Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your range properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your range.
READ THIS MANUAL
You’ll find many answers to common problems in the
Before You Call For Service
section. If you review our chart
of
Troubleshooting Tips
first, you may not need to call for
service at all.
If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back section of this manual. Or you can always call the GE Answer Center® at
800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
All ranges can tip and injury could result.
To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall and floor by installing the Anti-Tip device supplied.
To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, remove the storage drawer and inspect the rear leveling leg. Make sure it fits securely into the slot.
If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the device is properly engaged when you push the range back against the wall. If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.
Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information in this manual. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
WARNING

ANTI-TIP DEVICE

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
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.
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
Be sure your appliance
is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician 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 referred to a qualified technician.
Before performing any
service, disconnect the range 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 sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
Do not allow anyone
to climb, stand or hang on the door, storage drawer or cooktop. They could damage the range and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.
Do not store flammable
materials in an oven or near the cooktop.
CAUTION:
Items of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets above a range or on the backsplash of a range—children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.
Never wear loose-fitting
or hanging garments while using the appliance. Be careful when reaching for items stored over the range. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot surface units or heating elements and may cause severe burns.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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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.
For your safety, never
use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
Do not store or use
combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Keep the hood and
grease filters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires.
Do not let cooking
grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range.
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.
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering it with baking soda or, if available, by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
Flame in the oven can be smothered completely by closing the oven door and turning the oven off or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
WARNING!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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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.
Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven vent opening, surfaces near the opening, crevices around the oven door and metal trim parts above the door.
REMEMBER :
The inside surface of the oven may be hot when the door is opened.
COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…
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.
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.
Do not heat unopened
food containers. Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury.
Keep the oven vent
unobstructed.
Keep the oven free
from grease buildup.
Place the oven shelf in
the desired position while the oven is cool. If shelves must be handled when hot, do not let pot holder contact the heating elements.
Pulling out the shelf
to the stop-lock is a convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.
When using cooking
or roasting bags in the oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
Do not use the oven
to dry newspapers. If overheated, they can catch on fire.
Do not use the oven
for a storage area. Items stored in an oven can ignite.
Do not leave paper
products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.
WARNING!

OVEN

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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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 rub, damage or move the gasket.
Clean only parts listed
in this Owner’s Manual.
Do not use oven
cleaners on self-clean models. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.
Before self-cleaning
the oven, remove the broiler pan, grid and other cookware.
Be sure to wipe up
excess spillage before starting the self­cleaning operation.
If the self-cleaning
mode malfunctions, turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it serviced by a qualified technician.

SELF-CLEANING OVEN

(on some models)
Never leave the surface
units unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
Use little fat for
effective shallow or deep fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added.
If a combination of oils
or fats will be used in frying, stir together before heating, or as fats melt slowly.
Always heat fat slowly,
and watch as it heats.
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.
Always turn the surface
units off before removing cookware.
When flaming foods
under the hood, turn the fan on.
Use a deep fat
thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.
Keep an eye on foods
being fried at high or medium high heat settings.
Foods for frying should
be as dry as possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan.
Use proper pan size—select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized cookware will 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.
WARNING!
SURFACE UNITS–ALL MODELS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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When the cooktop
is cool, use only the recommended cleaning cream to clean the cooktop.
To avoid possible
damage to the cooking surface, do not apply cleaning cream to the glass surface when it is hot.
After cleaning, use a dry
cloth or paper towel to remove all cleaning cream residue.
Read and follow all
instructions and warnings on the cleaning cream labels.
Never use the glass
cooktop surface as a cutting board.
Avoid scratching
the glass cooktop. The cooktop can be scratched with items such as 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.
Do not operate the
radiant surface units if the glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning solution may penetrate a broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately should your glass cooktop become broken.
Be careful when placing
spoons or other stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface when it is in use. They may become hot and could cause burns.
Clean the cooktop with
caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface unit, be careful to avoid steam burns. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
NOTE:
We recommend that you avoid wiping any surface unit areas until they have cooled and the indicator light has gone off. Sugar spills are the exception to this. Please see
Cleaning the glass cooktop
section.
Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off.
WARNING!
RADIANT SURFACE UNITS
(on some models)
Clean the cooktop
with caution. If a wet sponge is used to wipe spills on a hot cooktop, be careful to avoid steam burns.
To avoid the possibility
of a burn or electric shock, always be certain that the controls for all surface units are at the
OFF
position and all coils are cool before attempting to lift or remove a unit.
Do not immerse or soak
the removable surface units. Do not put them in a dishwasher.
Be sure the drip pans
and the vent duct are not covered and are in place. Their absence during cooking could damage range parts and wiring.
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 a shock, fire hazard or damage to the range.
WARNING!
COIL SURFACE UNITS
(on some models)
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Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Using the surface units.
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How to Set
Push the knob in and turn in either direction to the setting you want.
At both
OFF
and HIthe control
clicks
into position.
You may hear slight
clicking
sounds during cooking,
indicating the control is keeping the power level you set.
Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF when you finish cooking. (appearance may vary)
Indicator Lights
(on radiant glass models only)
A
HOT
indicator light will glow when any radiant element is turned on, and will remain on until the surface is cool enough to touch.
A
SURFACE UNITS
on indicator light will glow when any
surface unit is on.
NOTE: The SURFACE UNITS on indicator light may glow between the surface control settings of LO and OFF, but there is no power to the surface units.
Using the radiant surface units
(on some models)
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Do not slide cookware across the cooktop because it can scratch the glass—the glass is scratch resistant, not scratch proof.
About the radiant surface units…
The radiant cooktop features heating units beneath a smooth glass surface.
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.
The surface unit will cycle on and off to maintain your selected control setting.
It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or surface on the glass surface when the surface is cool.
Even after the surface units are turned off, the glass cooktop retains enough heat to continue cooking. To avoid over-cooking, 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.
Never cook directly on the glass. Always use cookware.
Always place the pan in the center of the surface unit you are cooking on.
SURFACE COOKING
OFF CENTER
DRAGGING
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Selecting types of cookware for radiant glass cooktop models.
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
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 Covered Cast Iron:
recommended
As long as the cookware is covered completely with porcelain enamel, this cookware is recommended. Caution is recommended for cast iron cookware that is not completely covered with smooth porcelain enamel, as it may scratch the glass ceramic cooktop.
Glass-ceramic:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Stoneware:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Check pans for flat bottoms by using a straight edge.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or warped bottoms are not recommended.
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Selecting types of cookware for coil cooktop models.
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The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on coil cooktops.
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. Use of these types of woks, with or without the ring in place, can be dangerous. Placing the ring over the surface unit will cause a build-up of heat that will damage the porcelain cooktop. Do not try to use such woks without the ring. You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over.
Use only flat-bottomed woks.
Surface Cookware Tips
Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware. Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than other metals. Cast-iron and coated cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb heat, but generally cook evenly at low to medium heat settings. Steel pans may cook unevenly if not combined with other metals.
For best cooking results, pans should be flat on the bottom. Match the size of the saucepan to the size of the surface unit. The pan should not extend over the edge of the surface unit more than 1 inch.
Not over 1 inch
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Using the oven controls.
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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Clock and Timer Features
COOK TIME ON/OFF Pad
Press this pad and then press the
HOUR
and
MIN.
pads to set the amount of time you want your food to cook. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to the desired temperature. The oven will shut off when the Cook Time has run out.
TIMER ON/OFF Pad
Press this pad to select the timer feature.
AUTOMATIC OVEN Light
This lights anytime the oven has been programmed.
HOUR and MIN. Pads
These pads allow you to set times up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
TEMP RECALL
Press the –pad above
TEMP RECALL
to display the selected
oven temperature.
Display
Shows the time of day and the time set for the timer.
CLOCK Pad
Press this pad before setting the clock.
START TIME ON/OFF Pad
Press this pad and the
HOUR
and
MIN.
pads to delay the
starting of your oven up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
SET TIME +/- Pads
These pads allow you to set the clock and timer.
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Your model may have one of the above type of timers.
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On some models you may use the oven light switch to turn the light on and off when the door is closed.
OVEN ON Light
Glows anytime the oven is heating. The light will flash when the oven automatically turns off to remind you to turn the Oven Temperature knob to
OFF
.
CLEAN Light
Glows when the oven is in the self-clean cycle. After the self­clean cycle, the light will flash. Unlatch the door and turn the Oven Temperature knob to
OFF
. If the door will not
unlatch, wait approximately 30 minutes and try again.
NOTE: Do not lock the oven door with the latch during cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Never force the latch handle. You may damage the door lock.
PREHEATED Light
Glows when the oven reaches your selected temperature.
Oven Temperature Knob
Turn this knob to the setting you want. (On some models, you must push the knob in before turning.) On some models, the temperature will be displayed to indicate setting. The display will change back to time after a few seconds.
On some models, the oven will automatically shut off after 12 hours.
On models with touch pad clock controls this feature may be deactivated to allow the oven to be left on for more than 12 hours.
To deactivate or reactivate the Automatic Oven Shut-Off, press and hold both the MIN. +/–pads for about 4 seconds.
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Oven Control Settings
Using the oven.
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Before you begin…
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.
The shelves have stop-locks, 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 shelf out to the bump on the shelf support.
To remove a shelf,
pull it toward you, tilt the front end up
and pull it out.
To replace,
place the end of the shelf (stop-locks) on the
support, tilt up the front and push the shelf in.
The oven has 4 shelf positions.
A
B
C
D
How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting
Turn the Oven Temperature knob to the temperature you desire. (On some models, you must push the knob in before turning.)
Check food for doneness at minimum time on recipe. Cook longer if necessary.
Turn the Oven Temperature knob to
OFF
when
cooking is complete.
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A
B
C
Type of Food Shelf Position
Angel food cake and A frozen pies (on cookie sheet)
Bundt or pound cakes B
Biscuits, muffins, brownies, cookies, B or C cupcakes, layer cakes, pies
Casseroles B or C
Oven Temperature Knob
(on some models)
Turn this knob to the setting you want.
The oven cycling light glows until the oven reaches
your selected temperature, then goes off and on with the oven element(s) during cooking.
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Aluminum Foil
Do not use aluminum foil to catch spillovers when using the CircuWave fan. The foil will be sucked toward the convection fan. Also, covering an entire shelf with aluminum foil will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking.
You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan and broiler grid. However, you must mold the foil tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid.
Leave the door open to the broil stop position. The door stays open by itself, yet the proper temperature is maintained in the oven.
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature. Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads.
For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10 minutes.
Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in the oven as much as possible. Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven. If you need to use two shelves, stagger the pans so one is not directly above the other, and leave approximately 1
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front of the pan to the front of the shelf.
Preheating and Pan Placement
How to Set the Oven for Broiling
Place the food on the broiler grid in the broiler pan.
Follow suggested shelf positions in the
Broiling guide.
Turn the Oven Temperature knob to
BROIL .
(On some models, you must push the knob in before turning.)
NOTE: To reduce smoking, do not use the CircuWave fan during broiling.
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