GE Coil Top User Manual
Coil Top and
Radiant Top
Models
Ranges
183D6379P010 49-88003 04-01 JR
Safety Information
Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . 3, 4
Self-Cleaning Oven . . . . . . . . 5
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6
Operating Instructions
Adjust the Oven
Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
CircuWave
™
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . .16
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12–14
Oven Controls . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Selecting Types of Cookware . .9
Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8
Timed Baking & Roasting . .17
Care and Cleaning . . . 20–27
Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . .26, 27
Self-Cleaning Oven . . . . . . . .20
Installation Instructions
Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . .34
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . 28
Electrical Connection . .30–33
Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Prepare the Opening . . .29, 30
Troubleshooting Tips . . 35–39
Consumer Support
Consumer
Support . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Product Registration . . . 41, 42
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Owner’s Manual
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Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # ________________________
Serial # ________________________
You can find them on a label, behind
the open oven door, on the front face.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion,
electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
All ranges can tip and injury could result.
To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach
it to the wall by installing the Anti-Tip device
supplied.
To check if the device is installed and engaged
properly, carefully tip the range forward. The
Anti-Tip device should engage and prevent
the range from tipping over.
If you pull the range out from the wall for
any reason, make sure the 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.
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.
IMPORTANT:
The health of some birds
is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off
during the self-cleaning cycle of any oven.
Move birds to another well-ventilated room.
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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
■Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner’s
Manual.
■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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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■ 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.
■ 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 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 wellfitting 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 multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
■ 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.
■ 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.
WARNING!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
■ 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.
OVEN
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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 self-cleaning 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)
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.
■Never leave the surface units unattended at
high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking
and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
■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 preparing flaming foods under the
vent hood, turn the fan on.
■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 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.
■Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.
SURFACE UNITS–ALL MODELS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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■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 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.
■Never use the glass cooktop surface as a
cutting board.
■Do not place or store items that can melt or
catch fire on the glass cooktop, even when it
is not being used.
■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.
■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.
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)
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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■ 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)
A
HOT SURFACE
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 UNIT
on indicator light will glow when any
surface unit is on.
NOTE: The SURFACE UNIT on indicator light may glow between
the surface control settings of LO and OFF, but there is no power
to the surface units.
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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.
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.
Do not slide cookware across the cooktop
because it can scratch the glass—the glass
is scratch resistant, not scratch proof.
■
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.
Using the radiant surface units.
(on some models)
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Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.
Always place the pan in the center of
the surface unit you are cooking on.
Every radiant surface unit has a
temperature limiter.
The temperature limiter protects the glass
cooktop from getting too hot.
The temperature limiter may cycle the units
off for a time if:
■
The pan boils dry.
■
The pan bottom is not flat.
■
The pan is off center.
■
There is no pan on the unit.
Temperature Limiter
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SURFACE
COOKING
OFF CENTER
DRAGGING
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Selecting types of cookware.
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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.
Home Canning Tips:
Be sure the canner is centered over the
surface unit.
Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom.
Use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources. These are available
from manufacturers such as Ball® and
Kerr® and the Department of Agriculture
Extension Service.
To prevent burns from steam or heat, use
caution when canning.
Check pans for flat bottoms by using
a straight edge.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged
or warped bottoms are not
recommended.
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 buildup 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 tips over.
Use only flat-bottomed woks.
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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
1″
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on coil cooktops.
Surface Cookware Tips
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. 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
Use to set the time for the timer, cook time,
start time and clock.
Display
Shows the time of day and the time set for
the timer, cook time or start time.
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.
Using the oven controls.
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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 self-clean 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, 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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On some models you may use the oven light switch to turn the light on and off when the door is closed.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Oven Control Settings
Using the oven controls.
(on some models)
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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
1
⁄2″from the front of the
pan to the front of the shelf.
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 .
NOTE: To reduce smoking, do not use the
CircuWave fan during broiling.
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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.
Preheating and Pan Placement
Aluminum Foil
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Using the oven.
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Quantity and/ Shelf First Side Second Side
Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments
Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) C 13 8 Space evenly.
1
⁄2 to
3
⁄4″ thick
4 lbs. (12 patties) C 15 11
Beef Steaks
Rare†
3
⁄4 to 1″thick E 6 4 Steaks less than 3⁄4″
Medium 1 to 1 1⁄2 lbs. D 8 6 thick are difficult
Well Done D 10 8 to cook rare.
Slash fat.
Rare† 1
1
⁄2″ thick C 10 8
Medium 2 to 2 1⁄2 lbs. C 15 10–12
Well Done D 20 20
Chicken 1 whole cut up B 25 25 Brush each side with
2 to 2 1⁄2 lbs., melted butter.
split lengthwise Broil skin-side-down
Breast B 25 15 first.
Bakery Product
Bread (toast) 2 to 4 slices D 3 1 Space evenly. Place
English Muffin 2 (split) E 3-4 English muffins cut-
side-up and brush
with butter if desired.
Lobster Tails 2–4 B 18–20 Do not Cut through back of
turn shell. Spread open.
over. Brush with melted
butter before broiling
and after half of
broiling time.
Fish Fillets 1 lb. (1⁄4 to
1
⁄2″ thick) D 5 5 Handle and turn very
carefully. Brush with
lemon butter before
and during cooking,
if desired.
Salmon
Steaks 2 (1″ thick) D 10 5 Turn carefully. Do not
Fillets 2 (1⁄2 to
3
⁄4″ thick) D 10 turn skin side down.
Ham Slices
1
⁄2″ thick C 6 6
(precooked) 1″ thick C 8 8
Pork Chops 2 (
1
⁄2″ thick) C 10 10 Slash fat.
Well Done 2 (1″ thick) about 1 lb. C 15 15
Lamb Chops
Medium 2 (1″ thick) about 10 D 7 4 Slash fat.
Well Done to 12 oz. D 10 9
Medium 2 (1
1
⁄2″ thick) about 1 lb. D 9 6
Well Done D 14 10
Broiling Guide
The size, weight, thickness,
starting temperature,
and your preference of
doneness will affect
broiling times. This guide
is based on meats at
refrigerator temperature.
† The U.S. Department of Agriculture
says “Rare beef is popular, but you
should know that cooking it to only
140°F. means some food poisoning
organisms may survive.” (Source:
Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide.
USDA Rev. June 1985.)
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