GE JB578G Use and Care Manual

Use and Care Guide

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Radiant Range

Safety

Anti-Tip Device.........=.. .................3,36

[nstructiOnS ....................3-6

Operating lnstructions,Tips

Aluminum Foci . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,23, 24,26

Features

Oven..o

Surface Cooking

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Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............19-23

Broiling, Broiling Guide . . .

ControL Clock and Timer.... ....................11

Light; Bulb Replacement.. ...............18,32

Oven Vent

Power Outage.........

Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................22,27

Roasting, Roasting Guide ...............24,25

SeH-Cleaning Instructions ..............28-31

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Timed Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........20,21

Control Settings . . . . . . . . .

Cooking Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........13-16

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Problem Solver .-...-.. ....?

Adjust the Oven Thermostat-

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Consumer Services . . . .

Appliance Registration.... . . . . . . . .

Important Phone Numbers . . . . . .

ModelandSerial

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Number Location

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Care and Cleaning ....................31 -36

Anti.Tip Device

Control Panel and

Glass Ceramic Top ..............................................34

Removal of Packaging Tape ............................3 1

Removable Oven

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . .

GE Appliances

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Knobs..................................32

Door......................................3

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HELP US HELP YOU...

Before using your range,
read 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 model
and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on
the front of the range behind the
storage drawer.

These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your range. Before sending in this
card, please write these numbers
here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your range.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

If you received
a damaged range...

Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the range.

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

Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this book. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.

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

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
3 steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who
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

FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read All Instructions Before Using Your Range.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
c

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 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,

*Fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury.

If your model has a surface lamp, you must
recycle the fluorescent light bulb according to
local, state and federal codes.

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

. Use this appliance only for its intended use

as described in”this manual.

● Have the installer show you the location ‘of

the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy

reference.

cBe 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 book. AI1other 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.

s Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on

the door, drawer or range top. They could
damage the range and even tip it over, causing

severe personal injury.

WARNING—AU

ranges can tip and injury could
result. To prevent accidental
tipping of the range from
abnormal usage, including

excess loading of the oven door,
attach it to the wall or floor by
installing the Anti-Tip device
supplied. To insure the device is
properly installed and engaged,
remove the drawer panel 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 engages the range
when you push the range back. Please refer to the
Anti-Tip device infom-ation in this book. Failure to
take this precaution could result in tipping of the
range and injury.

●

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.

●

Teach children not to play with the controls or
any other part of the range.

●

Never leave the oven door open when you are

not watching the range.

● Always keep combustible wall coverings>

curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your range.

c Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments

while using the appliance. Flammable material

could be ignited if brought in contact with hot

surface units and may cause severe bums.

c Use only dry pot holders—

moist or damp pot holders on hot

surfaces may result in bums from
steam. Do not let pot holders touch hot surface
units. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
Such cloths can catch fire on a hot surface unit.

● Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot

holders and other linens a safe distance from
your range.

(cotltinlttd Ilex-t,mfye)

3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

o

Always keep
and canned food a safe distance away from
your

range.

e

For

your safety, never use your appliance for

~arnling

●

Do imt

store ~lammable

or near

*

DO NOT STORE OR

MATERIALS,

Fl,.AMM.ABLE
lN THE

171

OTHER

*

Keep

hood and

g{}t)d ~~nti~~g and to al]~id

●

not let cooking grease or other flammable

Do

materials accumulate in or near the range.

t’ -’Ak% ,6

‘W&7’

Lb?

,

co~~ring pan completely
c(wkic shee{
chcmicai (M-

Flaming

colrcring with lwking \oda
p~irposc

dry

c Yt i n:u i

b’lan]c it~ lhc
h! c[~)~iny [he o~cn
C1.E~\WOFF

i~t? ~Xt inguisher.

[~

●

DO I]ot

tot]ch

the

hl~erior

my k hol

dark

in

color.

(Ji- lc( clothing
con[act ~urface units,
an]

interior

I’oi c[~~[ing, first.
Potentitiily

:ire.i~ [’ac’inu
‘>urt;u~ ne&-

tl}en

door, and metal trim parts above the door.

Remember:

l-w ho(

when

/

‘-l

w70den

and plastic utensils

or heating the

room.

materials in an oven

the

cooktop.

USE

[;.4SOLINE OR

COMB{JSTIBLE

OTHER

VAPORS AND LIQUIDS

CINITY

OF THIS OR ANY

APPLIANCE.

grease

filters clean

grease fires.

.

I)o

not

use

water on grease fires.

Never

pick up a flaming pan.

flaming pan on the surface unit by

with well-fitting lid,

or

tla(

tray, or if available, use dry

foam-type extinguisher.

grease

outside a pan can be put out by

or, if

chemical

or foam-type fire

SI]C I-.

oven

can be

smothered completely

door and pressing the

pad or use a chemical or

the surface or oven units

surface of the oven.

enough to burn even though they are

During

or other

area of [he

hot

the cooktop, oven vent opening and

the opening, and crevices

The inside surface of the oven may

~he

and

after use, do not touch,

!lammable

areas nearby surface units or

surfuces

oven;

include the cooktop and

allow

door is opened.

to maintain

Smother

[tvailable,

a

foam-

or

These

st]rfaces

materials

sufficient time

around

(continued)

multi-

the

●

Use care when touching the cooktop.

The

glass

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

s

Clean

the cooktop with caution. lf a

or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot
area. be careful to avoid

cleansers can produce noxious

a

hot surface.

.

When cooking pork,

stealm

burn. Some

funhx

follow the directions

wet sponge

cook~ng

if

appl

ied

to

exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at

least 170°F.

This assures that,
in the remote possibility that trichina may be
present in the meat, it will be killed and the meat

be

safe to eat,

will

Oven

●

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

●

Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed.

9

Keep the oven free from grease build-up.

●

Place the oven shelf in the desired position
while the oven is cool.

handled when hot, do not let pot holder contact

the oven units in the oven.

●

Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop is a

convenience in lifting heavy foods.

a precaution against burns from touching hot

of

surfaces

●

When using cooking or roasting bags in oven,

the door or oven walls.

follow the manufacturers directions.

e

Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.

If overheated, they can catch fire.

*

Do not use oven for a storage area.

Items stored in an oven can ignite.

e

Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils,
or food in the oven when not in use.

●

After broiling,

of the

range and clean it. Leftover grease in the
broiler pan can catch fire the next time you use
the pan.

●

Never leave jars or cans of
near your oven.

injury.

If the shelves must

be

It is also

always take the broiler pan out

fat dripping on or

21f-Cleaning

*

Do not clean the door gasket.

essential

to

rub,

dwnage

●

Do

not use oven cleaners. No

cleaner or oven

\hould

be used in or around any part of the oven.

Oven

for a

good

seal.

or move the gasket.

liner

protective coating of any kind

Care

The door gasket is

should

be taken not

commercial oven

Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside

of

the oven when the self-clean cycle in used.

e

Clean

only parts listed in this Use and Care

Book.

●

Before

self-cleaning the oven,

remove the

broiler pan and other cookware.

●

Be

sure

to wipe up excess spillage before

starting

●

Do not use aluminum foil

except

the

self-cleaning operation.

to line oven bottoms,

as suggested in this manual. Improper

installation of these liners may result in a risk of

electric shock or fire.

●

If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn off

and disconnect the power supply.

by a

qualified technician.

Have serviced

Cooktop and Radiant Surface Units

e

U’se

proper pan

surface units. The
inch and a nine-inch surface unit. Select cookware

having

selected surface unit. The use of undersized

cookware

to

clothing. Proper relationship
surface units will also improve efficiency.

flat

will expose a portion of the surface unit

tiirect

contact and may result in ignition of

size—This appliance has four

left

front unit has both a

six-

bottoms large enough to cover the

of

cookware to

●

Never use the glass cooktop surface as a
cutting board.

●

Do

not place or store items on top of the glass

cooktop surface

●

Do

not place any spoons or other stirring

utensils on glass cooktop surface

when it is not in use.

when it is in

use. They may become hot and could cause burns.

●

Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are

suitable for surface cooking;

because of the sudden change in temperature.

●

To minimize the possibility of burns,

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.

●

Never try to clean the cooktop surface when it
is hot.

wet cloths could cause steam burns if used on a
hot surface.

●

To avoid possible damage to the cooking
surface,

to the glass surface when it is hot.

●

After cleaning,

to remove all Cook Top Cleaning Creme residue.

●

Read and follow all instructions and warnings

Some cleaners produce noxious fumes and

do not apply Cook Top Cleaning Creme

use a damp cloth or paper towel

others may break

ignition

on Cook Top Cleaning Creme labels.

(continued

tze.i

t page)

Never leave the surface units unattended at

.

high heat settings.

Boilovers

cause smoking and

greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.

@

Do not operate the radiant surface units if

the glass is broken.

Spillovers or cleaning

solution may penetrate a broken cooktop and

a

create

risk of electrical shock. Contact a

qualified technician immediately should your

~IaSS

cooktop become broken.

‘

Avoid scratching the glass cooktop surface

with

sharp instruments, or with rings or other Jewelry.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

●

Always turn the surface units to OFF before
removing cookware.

●

Keep an eye on foods being fried at HI or
MEDIUM HIGH heat settings.

●

When flaming foods are under the hood, turn
the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread
the flame.

●

J?oods

for frying should be as dry as possible.

Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh

bubble

foods can cause hot fat to
sides of pan.

e

Use

little fat for effective shallow or deep-fat

frying.

spillovers

●

If a combination of oils or fats

in frying,

Filling the pan too full of fat can cause

when food is added.

stir together before heating, or as fats

melt slowly.

●

Always heat fat slowly,

●

Use

a

deep fat thermometer whenever

possible

to prevent overheating fat beyond the

and watch as it

smoking point.

●

Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially

a deep fat fryer.

Wait until the fat is cool.

up and over

will

be used

heats.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

6

INSTALLING YOUR RANGE

)ur

range, like many other household items, is
heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such
as cushioned vinyl or carpeting.

range

on this type of flooring, use care, and it is range, the area that the range will rest on should be

recomnlended

instructions be followed.

Leveling the Range

that these simple and inexpensive built up with plywood to the same level or higher than

When moving the

The range

sheet of plywood (or similar material) as follows:

When the floor covering ends at the front of the

the iloor covering. This will
moved for cleaning or servicing. For complete
information, see the Installation Instructions.

should be installed on a l/4-inch-thick

allow

the range to be

Lc\eling screws are located on
each

corner of the base of the

rangc. Remove
and yOLI can level

uneven
nut driver.

To

remove drawer, pull drawer
out all the way, tilt up the front
and take it out.
drawer, insert glides at back of

drawer beyond stop on range

O] i

ales. Lift drawer if necessary

.-

insert easily. Let front of drawer

‘own. then push in to close.

the bottom drawer

the range on an

floor

with the use of a

To

replace

to

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,

‘\

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8

5+

.,/

1,

&

‘1

i

/

//’.

/-

One of the rear leveling screws
will engage the Anti-Tip device
(allow for some side to side
adjustment). Allow a minimum
clearance of 1/8 inch between
the range and the leveling screw
that is to be installed into the
Anti-Tip device.

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FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE

Broiler Pan

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JB578GP

JB578GS
JB579GR

JB580GR

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Feature Index

Explained

on page

1 Selector Switch For the left front surface unit.

2

Control Knobs for Surface Units

3

Surface Unit “ON” Indicator Light

4 Cooktop Surface Lamp Switch

5 Oven Control, Clock and Timer

6

Oven Light Switch
7 Oven Vent Duct

8

Cooktop Surface Units

9

Hot Cooktop Indicator Light

10 Automatic Oven Light Switch

11 Broil Unit

1 z

oven Shelf

the Baking. Roasting and Broiling sections.

13

Oven Shelves with Stop-locks

14

Bake Unit

May be

supports

lifted gently

Shelf positions are suggested in

for wiping the oven

floor.

13

12, 32

12
18

11

18

4, 32

I

5,6, 12-16,34

12
18

4, 26, 35

I

17

4, 17,22, 33

I

4, 35

15

Removable Oven Door with Broil Stop Position

Easily removed for oven cleaning.

16

Storage Drawer

17 Model and Serial Numbers
18 Anti-Tip Device
19 Oven Interior Light

Comes on automatically when the door is opened.

~~

Oven Door Latch

21

Dual-Size Surface Unit

One

6-inch and one 9-inch diameter.

zz

Glass

Ceramic Cooktop

23 Cooktop Surface Lamp

24

Broiler

Do not clean in the Self-Clean oven.

Pan

Use

for self-clean only.

and Rack

3, 26, 35

35

2

3,36

18, 32

13

5, 15, 34

18, 33

4,24,26,

27,33

9

FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL

A

?

‘1

CLEAR

OFF

b

& d)

1. CLEAWOFF. Press this pad to cancel all oven

operations except clock and timer.

2. PROGRAM STATUS. Words light up in the

display to indicate what is in time display.
Programmed information can be displayed at any

time by pressing the pad of the operation you want
to see. For example, you can display the current
time of day while the timer is counting down by
pressing the CLOCK pad.

3. TIME DISPLAY. Shows the time of day, the times

set for the timer or automatic oven operation.

4. OVEN TEMPERATURE AND BROIL
DISPLAY. Shows the oven temperature or the
broil setting selected.

5. FUNCTION INDICATORS. Lights up to

show whether oven is in the bake, broil or self-

clean mode.

6. INCREASE. Short

temperature by small amounts. Press and hold pad

to increase time or temperature by larger amounts.

7. DECREASE. Short taps to this pad decrease

time or temperature by small amounts. Press
and hold pad to decrease time or temperature by
larger amounts.

8.

BROIL. Press this pad to select the broil function.

9. BAKE. Press this pad to select the bake function.

10. CLEAN. Press this pad to select the self-cleaning

function. See the Operating the Self-Cleaning
Oven section.

taps to this pad increase time or

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A

v

[

r

:

&

11. COOK TIME. Press this pad for Timed Baking

operations.

12. STOP TIME. Use this pad along with the COOK

TIME. or CLEAN pad to stop automatically at a

time you select.

13. CLOCK. To set clock, first press the CLOCK pad.

Then press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to
change the time of day. Press the clock pad to start.

14. TIMER ON/OFF. Press this pad to select the

timer function.

To set the timer, first press the TIMER ON/OFF

pad. Then press the INCREASE or DECREASE

.

pad to change the time.

To cancel the timer, press and hold the TIMER

ON/OFF pad while “TIMER” is showing.

If “F-” and a number flash in the display
and the oven control signals, this indicates
function error code. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad.

Allow the oven to cool for 1 hour. Put the oven
back into operation. If the function error code
repeats, disconnect the power to the range and call
for service.

-.

lock

The

clock

must be set

tiutomatic
w ~)t-h

cannot be chan:ed during a Timed

F~akc

oven timing functions to

properly. The time of clay
or

CLEAN cycle.

for

the

To Set the Clock

1.

Press the

CLOCK

c1

CLOCK pad.

A

1

2. Press the INCREASE
or DECREASE pad
to set the time

of day.

Timer

‘Wlc

timer

is a minute timer: it does

IIIJ[ c(j[~trol
n~;ly inlunl setting

l~t~([i-s ;lnd 55

oven operations. The

minutes.

on

[he

timer is

9

To Set the

TIMER

ON/OFF

c1

~

A

II

To Reset the Timer

/ ‘TIMER” is s]lowjn~,

~) EC REASE
It’ “TIMER” is not showing, press the TIMER

ON/OFF pad
to

set the

End

of Cycle Tone

Pad

fir~t.

timer.

press the INCREASE or

until desired time is reached.

then

follow

the instructions above

Timer

1.

Press the TIMER The timer will start automatically
ON/OFF pad.

Press the INCREASE

2.

or DECREASE pad
to set the amount of
time on the timer.

within a few seconds of releasing
the INCREASE or DECREASE pad.

The timer, as you are setting it,
will display hours and minutes.
“HR” will be in the display.

During the countdown. when the
timer reaches the last minute, the
display will change to seconds
only and a single beep will sound.

To Cancel the Timer

Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad while the word
“TIMER” is displayed.

Display Messages

The

End of

b)

1 beep

rcmo~c

und

hold

To return
and ho Id the

Cycle

tone is a series of 3 beeps followed

every 6

signal

seconds. If you would like to

that beeps every 6 seconds, press

CLEAR/OFF pad for 10 seconds.

the signal

that beeps every 6 seconds, press

CLF.AR/OFF

pad

for

10 seconds.

the

the

Power Outage

After

a power outage. when power is restored, the display will flash

und

time

sho~rn

will no longer be correct—for example, after a 5-minute

power

interruption the clock will be 5 minutes slow.

All

other functions

~~

ill

ha~’c

to be programmed

thtit

were in operation when the power went out

again.

If

‘6DOOr”

closed. If “LOCK” appears in the display, the oven
door is in the locked position. BAKE,

COOK TIME cannot be set if the door is in the
locked position.

appears in the display, the door is not

BROIL and

SURFACE UNIT CONTROLS

Surface Cooking with Infinite Heat Controls

At

both OFF aJd HI positions, there is a slight niche

so

control

“clicks” at those positions; “click” on the

“ word HI marks the highest setting; the lowest setting

is

the

word LO. In a quiet kitchen you may hear slight

.’c1 icking”
set{ ing~

How to Set the Controls

sounds during cooking, indicating heat

selected are being maintained.

Switching heats

to

higher settings always shows

quicker change than switching to lower settings.

a

1.

push the control knob in.

2. Turn either clockwise or
counterclockwise to desired
heat setting.

Cooking Guide for Using Heat Settings

HI–-Quick start for cooking; brings water to a boil.

MEDIUM

MED) Fast fry,

large

IVIE[l-–Saute
]arge :il)loLIIltS

MHI)IUM

and LO) Cook after starting at HI; cooks with little

water in covered pan.
L(l-Steanl

tClll[3C1-atLII-e

Cooktop temperatures increase with the number
of surface units that are on. With 3 or 4 units
turned on, surface temperatures are
careful when touching
INDICATOR LIGHT WILL GLOW WHEN THE
COOKTOP IS HOT TO THE TOUCH.

HIGH-—(Setting

amounts of

and brown; maintains a slow boil on

of

LOW—-(Setting

rice, cereal; maintains serving

of

nlOSt f.00dS.

halfway between HI and

pan

broil; maintains a fast boil on

f’ood.

food.

halfway between MED

high

~he

cooktop. THE HOT

so be

(Appearance may vary slightly)

NOTE:

. At HI, MEDIUM HIGH settings, never

unattended.

spillovers

Boilovers

may catch fire.

. At MEDIUM LOW, LO settings, melt

butter on

small

surface unit.

. When a surface unit is turned on,

seen glowing red within a few seconds. The red
glow will turn on and
selected heat setting. With poor cookware,
see frequent cycling of the unit off and on. Good.
flat cookware will minimize the cycling.
Surface Cooking Tips section.

● It is safe to place hot cookware from the oven or

,.

surtace

on the glass ceramic surface when

is cool. Hot cookware

The control must be pushed in

to

set only from the OFF position.
When the control is in any
position other than OFF, it may
be turned without pushing in.

Be

sure

you turn control to OFF

when you finish

cookin:.

An indicator light will glow when
ANY surface unit is on.

leave

food

cause smoking:

greasy

choco] ate and

the

unit can

be

off (cycling) to maintain the

yOLI will

See

the

the suri ace

wil

1 not

dalmage

OFF

the surface.

MEDIUM

LOW

MED

Ml Select

Tile

left front

Q ~~)oking

different

match

to the

size of’

jou are
T()

LIW

surface

pc~rtion Of the

~wntro]

10

dc~ired

Control

surface has

elements

sizes

that

]et yoLl

the size

the

unit,

knob. Push in

of the element

the cookware

using.

large (9

push

rocker switch

setting.

inch)

in the top

Of

and

Types of Cooktops

‘1’} pe

of

C()()kt()p

Radiant
ceramic ) Cooktop”

(glass-

Description

Electric coilf

under- a gl Lifs-

cerwnic coohtop.

o

Induction

Electric

Solid

(;as Burners

I)isk Iilement

/

(

\

d

<“3

./,

&*7

{“oil

High frequency
induction coils

under a

\LII”fX~.

Flattcnd

tubing containing

electric

wire suspended

o\er a

Solid ca~t

di~h

coohtop ~urtace.

Regular
g:l~ hurncr~ u~e

c ither

or natural

To

use the

bottom portion

the control knob to desired setting.

CAUTION:

●

Never cook directly on the glass. Always use

cookware.

●

next 10 tl-le

turn the control knob

Do not use surface as a cutting board.

● Do not slide cookware on the glass cooktop

surface because it may scratch the glass.

SURFACE COOKING TIPS

How

it Works

glass

metal

I-e\

i stance

drip pan.

iron

waled to the

01”

jealed

L.P gas

ga$.

Heat travels to the
the bottom for good cooking results. The glass cooktop stays hot enough to continue
cooking

cooking

Pans
by a magnetic circuit between
heat
cooktop is hot from the heat

Heats by direct contact with the pan and by heating the air under the pan. For best
cooking
pans than induction
as quickly
for

Heat$

cooking results. Heats up and cools down more slowly than electric coils. The disk

stays hot enough to continue cooking after it is turned

the solid disk if you want the cooking to stop.

‘Eltimes

should be well balanced. Gas burners heat the pan right away and

right away.

after it is turned

to

mu~t

be made of

~etting$

reiults, use good quality pans. Electric coils are more forgiving of warped

a

short time after they are turned off.

by direct contact with the pan, so pans must be

heat the

When you turn the control off, cooking stops right away.

glass ~urface

s[op.

ferrou~

and then to the cookware, so pans must be flat on

off.

Remove the pan from the surface unit if you want

metals (metal that attracts a magnet). Heat if produced

the

right away, like a gas cooktop. After turning the control off, the glass

as gas

or induction. Electric coils stay hot enough to continue cooking

panf

of

the pan, but cooking stops right away.

or solid

disks. Heats up quickly but does not change heat settings

directly. Pan flatness is not critical to cooking results, but pans

small (6 inch) surface unit, push in the

of the rocker switch. Push

coil and

the pan.

Heats

Up

flat

on the bottom for good

oft’.

Remove the pan from

L@t away

change

in and turn

and

Chanw

heat

setting~

13

5:

cm

Types of Cookware

SURFACE COOKING TIPS

(continued)

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

Stainless Steel:

Especially good with a sandwich clad bottom. The
sandwich bottom combines the benefits of stainless
steel (appearance, durability, and stability) with the
advantages of aluminum or copper (heat conduction,
even heat distribution).

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

be used.

~

‘

n

—

highl>

recommended

17ea1?I

}t’eighf

recommended

“

Do not use pans with rounded

bottoms. They don’t have
enough contact with the heating
surface to cook properly.

. Use

~ans

-22,

do n& extend beyond the

cooking ring.

with bottoms that

n

. For best cooking results, you

should use a pan that is sized
correctly for the recipes, with a

well_ fitted
evaporation loss, and cook with

as little water or fat as possible.
If the pan is too small, energy is
wasted and spillage can

onto the glass cooking surface.

c

Place only dry pans on the

heating surfaces. Do not place
lids on the heating surfaces,
particularly wet lids.

lid

to avoid

flow

Copper Bottom:

Good performance, but copper may leave

which can appear as scratches. The residues
removed, as long as the cooktop is cleaned
immediately. However, do not let these pots boil dry.
Overheated metal can bond to
An overheated copper pot will
will permanently stain the cooktop.

Porcelain/enamel:

Good performance only with a thick,
bottom. Avoid boiling dry, as porcelain
fuse to the surface.

Glass-ceramic: not

Poor performance. May scratch surface. Usable. but

not

recommended.

Stoneware:

Poor performance. Will scratch the surface.

Cast Iron:

Poor performance. Will scratch the surface.

=

.

Some

spec i a] cooki
cookware such as pressure cookers, deep fat
etc. All cookware must have
correct size. The cookware should also be covered.
if applicable to the cooking

not

not

t-(~~o}tz}]ze}~tle(i

recommended

recommended

●

We

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

. Do not use woks that have

support rings. This type
wok

surfaces.

n.g

procedures require specific

glass cooktops.

leale a residue that

recommend

w1ll

not heat on

tlat

bottoms and be the

proces~.

residue~

tlat,

smooth

can

melt

that ~JOLI LI

can bc

and

w

wok.

of

radiant

fryer~.

low

to Check Pan Performance

Use

of’

correct cookware can affect the

performance and cleaning of your cooktop.

c{lrrect cfmkwarc
c{.mktop

~p

You must use

~t)n~c
may be

}

our pm

k

bt~{tom
~~

ihould
‘TUIVI the rLller
~p:wc be[ween

surface and minimizes the

i 1

lo~ crs bL~rn ing

pans

warped. 1 !

pan \Ul”fXX. T~e

of’

rai:ht

eclgc 01” the

fit

reduces the temperature of the

onto the

pans

with perfectly flat bottoms.

ma>

have

yOLI

yt)u

may do

the

pan

and

ruler

tlLIsh agtii nst

a

fLI]] 360

the ruler and the bottom of the pan.

cxmktop.

curved

or rounded bottoms or

are unsure of the flatness of

this

quick test.

the

each other

degrees, checking for any

all

cooking

The

chance of’

the way across

Deep Fat Frying

Lii@aiA

u’

w

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

Another simple test to determine even heat
distribution across the cookware bottom is to
put one inch of water in the pan, Bring the water
to a boil and observe the location of bubbles as the
water starts to boil. Good
an even distribution of bubbles over the bottom
surface area of the pan. Bubbles localized in only
a portion of the bottom indicate uneven contact of
the pan to the surface unit, uneven heat transfer or
an unsuitable pan.

Use pans that match the diameter of the surface unit.
Cooking performance will not be as good if
the cookware is either smaller or larger than the

surface unit.

flat

cookware will have

‘ h

no{ overi’ill

i ‘rosty

foods

Keep ran~c

cookware with fat that may spill over when adding food.

bubble

vigorously. Watch food frying at high temperatures.

and hood clean from grease.

Wok Cooking

We

reconlmend

wok.

They are

that you use only a flat-bottomed

avoilable at

your local retail store.

Melted Materials on Cooktop

Melted materials (plastic, aluminum foil, sugar

or

foods

with high

to

the cooktop.

[1’ )IOL1 accicienta]jy melt

cooktop, turn
cooktop immediately with several dry - /‘>

paper towels. Wearing an oven mitt, hold

the razor

and scrape the hot

~he >urface

scraper at a

unit. Be careful not to burn yourself.

sugar contentj

anything on the

L~n

it to LO, wipe the hot ~% - . .

30°

angle to the cooktop

spill

to a

can cause damage

cool

area outside of

7

—

~r

d

,/

/,.

Do not attempt further cleaning until the
cooktop surface has cooled. See the Care and
Cleaning section.

NOTE: Be sure to use a new, sharp blade in the razor
scraper. Do not use a dull or nicked blade.

—

—

15

——

HOME CANNING TIPS

Canning should be done on the cooktop only.
Pots

that extend

circle

are not recommended for most surface cooking.
However, when canning with water-bath or pressure
canner, larger-diameter pots may be used. This is

because boiling water temperatures
pressure)
surrounding the surface units.

beyond 1 inch of the surface unit

(even

are

not harmful to the cooktop surfaces

under

Observe the Following Points in Canning

1.

Be

sure the canner fits over the center of the

surface Llnit. If

does not allow the canner to be centered on the

surface unit, use smaller diameter pots for good

canning results.

2. Flat-bottomed canners must be used. Do not use
canners with

found

in enamelware) because they don’t make
enough contact with the surface units and take
too long to boil water.

RIGHT

n=

Flat-bottomed canners are recommended.

your cooktop or its location

tlanged

or rippled bottoms (often

WRONG

?

HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER

CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS
FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER
THAN WATER. Most syrup or sauce mixtures- and

all

types of frying—cook at
than boiling water. Such temperatures could
eventually harm the

When canning, use recipes and procedures from

3.
reputable sources. Reliable recipes and procedures
are available from the manufacturer of your canner:
manufacturers of
Bail and Kerr; and the United States Department
Agriculture Extension Service.

4.

Remember that canning is a process that
large amounts of steam. To avoid burns from steam
or heat, be careful

NOTE: If your house has
take longer than expected, even though
have been carefully followed. The process time
be shortened by:

(1)

using a pressure canner, and

(2) starting with HOT tap water for

large quantities of water.

glass

glass

when canninx.

temperature~

cooktop surfaces.

jars for canning, such as

low

voltage, canning

much higher

generatc~

ma>

dirwtion~

faste~t hetitin:

will

of

of

CAUTION:

Safe

canning

microorganisms are destroyed and that the jars

are sealed completely. When canning foods in a

water-bath canner, a gentle but steady boil must

be maintained for the required time. When
canning foods in a pressure canner, the pressure
must be maintained for the required time.

After you have adjusted the controls, it is
very important to make sure the prescribed
boil or pressure levels are maintained for the
required time.

requires that harmful

The cooktop surface units have temperature

limiters that prevent the glass cooktop from getting
too hot. If the bottom of your canner is not
the surface unit can overheat, triggering the
temperature limiters to turn the unit off for a time.
This will stop the boil or reduce the pressure in
the canner.

Since you must make sure to process the canning

jars for the prescribed time, with no interruption

in processing time, you cannot can on any of
the cooktop surface units if your canner is not

flat enough.

flat,,

—

~efore

Using Your Oven

1. Look at

!I(lw t.

for

use the]ll.

2. Check oven
pr-acticc
~?ropedy.

3. Read

4. Keep
especiall}r
[Iew’

the

set

[hc Oven Controls

run at removing and replacing them

to give sure, sturdy support.
over information and tips that follow.
this book

range.

USING YOUR OVEN

controls. Be sure you understand

them

properly. Read over the directions

so you understand how to

interior. Look at the shelves. Take a

handy

so

yoLl

can refer to it,

durin: the first weeks of using your

NOTE: You may notice a “burning” or “oily” smell
the first few times you turn your oven on. This is

normal in a new oven and will disappear in a short

time. To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for

a minimum
Cleaning Oven section.

of 3 hours. See the Operating the Self-

Id

m

5
s

me
s

The

shelvres
when

will stop before coming out completely from the
oven, and will not tilt when removing food from or
placing food

Wheil

[o the .’stop”
~hc] f.

then t]

liminate

are designed with stop-locks so that

placed correctly on the shelf supports, they

on

them.

placing

cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out

position. Place the cookware on the

idc

the shelf back into the oven. This will

reaching into the hot oven.

Shelf Positions

The oven has 4

illustration as A (bottom), B, C and D (top).

Shelf pmitions

Baking,

Roastin: and Broiling sections.

shelf

supports, identified in this

for

cooking are suggested in the

To remove the shelves

from the oven, pull
them toward you, tilt
front end upward and
pull them out.

To replace,

shelf on the shelf
support with the
stop-locks (curved

ext&sion under

oven. Tilt
back of the oven until it goes past “stop” on the oven
wall. Then lower the front
the way back.

place the

shelfl

facing up toward the rear of the

Llp

the front and push the shelf toward the

of the shelf and push it all

I

(cmtinue(i

nc.47

page)

USING YOUR OVEN

(continued)

Oven Light

The light comes on automatically when the oven door is opened.
Use the switch on the control panel to turn the light on and off

when the door is closed.

Cooktop

Push top of switch and light will come on.

Adjust the Oven Thermostat-Do U

You may feel that your new oven cooks differently
than the one it replaced. We recommend that you

Llse

your new oven for a few weeks to become more

familiar with it, following the times given in your

recipes

If you think your new oven is too hot or too cold,
you can adjust the temperature yourself. If you

think it is too hot, adjust the thermostat to make it
cooler. If you think it is too cool, adjust the thermostat
to make it hotter.

We do not recommend the use of inexpensive
thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores,

to check the temperature setting of your new oven.
These thermometers may vary

Surface Lamp

as

a guide.

2040

YourseZj’

degrees.

To adjust the temperature:

1. Press the BAKE

BAKE

c1

(—’

I

I

II

3.

4. Change the temperature adjustment up to 35 degrees

CLEAR

D

2. Select an oven temperature

A

v

Continue to

oven temperature adjustment shows in the display.

The factory set oven temperature adjustment is

hotter

using the INCREASE or DECREASE pads.

OFF

500”F.

and

INCREASE pad and immediately

I

I

press the BAKE pad again and hold

for 4 seconds.

hold

the BAKE pad until the preset

(+35”F.

) or 35 degrees cooler

5. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad to

the display. Use your oven as you
would normally.

pad.

550”F.

by pressing the

be[ween

(–35°F.

clear

‘W).”

) by

18

NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the Broil or
Clean temperatures. It will be retained in memory
after a power failure.

)0

not

lock the oven door with the door latch during baking. This is

used

f’or

self-cleaning only.

Your oven

s}stem.
Llsin: [he lime given

new

oven performance. If you think an adjustment is necessary, see

the

Acl.just

temperatL[re

We recommend that you operate the range for a number of weeks

the oven Thermosta-Do

is controlled very accurately using an oven control

on recipes as a guide to become familiar with your

It

lburselfsection.

How to Set Your Range for Baking
To

avoid possible burns,

lwsilion before

BAKE

yOLI turn the oven on.

1.2.Press

the BAKE pad.

place shelves in the correct

c1

Press

the INCREASE or

DECREASE pad until the

desired temperature is displayed.

When

the

oven starts to heat, the word “ON” and the

chan:ing temperature, starting at

displayed. When the oven reaches the temperature
y

OLI set, a

(one will

sound.

100°F.,

will be

3. Press the

CLEAR

n

U!2J

To change the oven temperature during

BAKE cycle, press the BAKE pad and then

the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to get the

new temperature.

baking is finished and then remove the
food from the oven.

CLEAWOFF

pad

when

(continued i? fat

[?(1,$’6’)

—

19

How to Time Bake

TIMED BAKING

Do not lock the oven door with the latch during

timed baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.

The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or off’

automatically at specific times that you set.

NOTE: Before beginning make sure the oven clock
shows the correct time of day.

To set the clock, first press the CLOCK pad,
Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until
correct time of day is displayed.

How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the

correct position before you turn the oven on.
The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a

selected length of time. At the end of Cook Time, the
oven will turn off automatically.

1. Press the COOK TIME pad.

COOK
TIME

2. Press the INCREASE pad until the

BAKE

n

1

desired
in the

3. Press the BAKE pad. Attention tone will

occur if step

J

len~th

displ~y.

of

3 is

baking

time

u

not done.

atmears

L1

4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until
desired length of baking time is displayed.

The words “TIME BAKE ON” and “COOK TIME”
will be displayed along with the oven temperature that
you set and the cook time that you entered. When the
oven starts to heat, the word “ON” and the changing
temperature, starting at 1 ()()”F., will be displayed.
When the oven reaches the temperature you set, a
tone will sound. The oven will continue to
the programmed amount of time, then shut
automatically.

5. Remove the food from the oven. Remember, even
though the oven shuts

continue cooking after the controls are

NOTE: Foods that are highly perishable such as
milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should
not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or

after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth
of harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven
because heat from the bulb will speed

bacteria growth.

off

automatically,

the

cook for

off

foods

oft.

light is off

harmfu]

20

How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop

Quick Reminder:

1. Press the COOK TIME pad.

2. Press the INCREASE/ DECREASE pad to
set the cooking time.

3. Press the STOP TIME pad.

4. Press the INCREASE/ DECREASE pad until
the desired Stop Time appears in the display.

5. Press the BAKE pad.

6. Press the INCREASE/ DECREASE pad to

select the oven temperature.

To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the
correct position before you turn the oven on.

You can set the oven control to turn the oven on
automatically, cook for a specific length of time and
then turn off automatically.

For example:
shortly after
time at

COOK

n

I

TIME

Let’s say it’s

7:00.

The recipe suggests 3 hours baking

325°F.

Here’s how:

1. Press the COOK TIME pad.

I

2. For 3 hours of cooking time, press the
INCREASE pad until

the display.

2:00

and dinner time is

“3:00”

appears in

3.

STOP
TIME

n

“5:00”

appears in the display and “STOP TIME”
flashes. The control automatically sets Stop Time by
adding the Cook Time to the time of day. In this
example, the time of day is
3 hours. Adding 3 hours to the time of day equals

4. Change Stop Time from

the INCREASE pad until
the display.

BAKE

Press the STOP TIME pad.

2:00

and the Cook Time is

5:00

to

“7:00”

5. Press the BAKE pad.

7:00

by pressing

appears in

5:00.

c1

6. Press the INCREASE pad. “350°” appears in the

display. Press the DECREASE pad until “325°”

is displayed.

At

4:00,

the oven will turn on automatically. When
the oven starts to heat, the word “ON” and the
changing temperature, starting at
displayed. When the oven reaches the temperature
you set, a tone will sound. The oven will continue to
cook for the programmed
automatically at

7. Remove the food from the oven. Remember, even

though the oven shuts off automatically, foods
continue cooking after the controls are off.

NOTE:

. The low temperature zone of this range (between

170”F.

and
foods warm. Food kept in the oven longer than
hours at these low temperatures may spoil.

c

Foods that are high] y perishable such as milk,

fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should not be
allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after
cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth
harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is off

because heat from the bulb will speed harmful

bacteria growth.

7:00.

200”F.)

3

is available to keep hot cooked

loOOF.,”

will be

hours and shut off

2

eggs,

of

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.—

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21

I

I

BAKING

(continued)

NOTE: When the oven is hot, the top and outside
surfaces

of

the range get hot too.

Oven Shelves

Arrange the

shelf or shelves in

the

desired locations

while the oven is

cool. The correct

shelf’ position

depends on the kind

of food and the

browning desired.

AS a general rule,

place

most foods in the middle of the oven, on
either shelf position B or C. See the chart for
suggested shelf positions.

oven

For best baking results, follow these suggestions:

Type of Food Shelf Position

Angel food cake
Biscuits or muffins

I

Cookies 0
Brownies B or C
Layer cakes

Bundt

Pies or pie shells
Frozen pies
Casseroles
Roasting

-

1

cupcakes

or pound cakes A or B

A

B

or C

I

B

or

C

B or

C

B OS C
A (on cookie

B

01-c

A or B

\lleet)

I

Preheating

Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat

means bringing the oven up to the specified

temperature before putting in the food. To preheat,

set the oven

higher

at

the correct temperature—selecting a

temperature does not shorten preheat time.

Baking Pans

Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the

pan determines the amount of browning that will occur.

●

Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a

browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies.

●

Shiny,

bright and smooth pans reflect heat,

in a lighter, more delicate browning. Cakes and

cookies require this type of pan.

●

Glass baking dishes also absorb heat. When baking

in

glass

?~OF and

A.

baking dishes, lower the

.

U$e

.

the recommended

L

temperature

cooking

the recipe. This is not necessary when
or casseroles.

resulting

time in

baking

by

pies

Preheating is necessary for good results when
baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most
casseroles and roasts, preheating is not
For ovens without a preheat indicator light or
preheat 10 minutes. After the oven is preheated. place
the food in the oven as quickly as possible to
heat from escaping.

necewary.

tone,

pre~ent

Pan Placement

For even cooking and proper browning, thert must
enough room for air circulation in the oven.
results will be better if baking pans are centered as

much as possible rather than being
or to the back of the oven.

Pans should not touch each other or the
oven. Allow
as from the back of the oven, the door and the sides.
you use 2 shelves, stagger the pans so

1

to 1 X inch space between pans as

placed to the front

walls

one

Baking

is not

directly above the other.

be

of the

weil

If

22

Baking Guides

When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions
for the best baking results.

Cookies

When baking cookies,
sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked
in a jelly roll pan (short sides

darker edges and pale or light browning may occur.

Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the
walls or the door of the oven. Never entirely cover a
shelf with a large cookie sheet.

For best results, use only 1 cookie sheet in the oven

at a

time.

flat

cookie sheets (without

all

around) may have

Pies

For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pans
to produce a browner, crisper crust. Frozen pies in foil
pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet

for

baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away

from the pie crust; the cookie sheet helps retain it.

Cakes

When baking cakes, warped or bent pans will cause
uneven baking results and poorly shaped products.
A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe
recommends will usually be crisper, thinner and drier
than it should be. If baked in a pan smaller than
recommended, it may be undercooked and batter may
overflow. Check the recipe to make sure the pan size
used is the one recommended.

Aluminum Foil

Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil. This

will

disturb the heat circulation and result in poor
baking. A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a

spillover

below the

by placing it on a lower shelf several inches

food.

Don’t Peek

Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do
not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes
provide minimum and maximum baking times such
as “bake

30-40

minutes.”

DO NOT open the door to check until the
minimum time. Opening the oven door frequently
during cooking allows heat to escape and makes
baking times longer. Your baking results may also
be affected.

23

——————— ——

—-

ROASTING

Do not lock the oven door with the latch during
Roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.

Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or
poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven.
Roasting temperatures, which should be low and
steady, keep spattering to a minimum.

1.2.Place the shelf in A or B

necessary.
Check

meat. Place the meat
fat-side-up, or poultry
breast-side-up, on
roasting rack in a
shallow pan. The
melting fat
the meat. Select a pan
as
broiler pan with rack is a good pan for this. ) Line
the
for marinating. cooking with fruits, cooking heavily
cured meats, or basting food during cooking. Avoid
spilling these materials inside the oven or inside the
oven door.

(—~

BAKE

~he

weight of the

will

baste

close

to the

siz~

of the meat as possible. (The

bl”oiler

pan with aluminum foil when using pan

3. press the BAKE

position. No preheating is

pad.

II

o

o

a

Roasting is really

Therefore, oven controls are set for BAKE or Timed

Bake.

(YoL1

may hear a slight clicking sound.

indicating the oven is working properly.

easy; just follow these directions:

4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE

A

padLmtilthedesiredtempe*-~t~reis

baking procedure used

displayed.

for

meats.

J

Roasting

i~

n

When the oven starts to heat, the word “ON” and
changing temperature, starting at 1 ()()” F., will be

:

i

displayed. When the oven reaches the temperature
you set, a tone will sound.

5. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad when

CLEAR

OFF

D

Most meats continue to cook
after being removed from the oven. Standing time
recommended for roasts is
allows roasts to firm up
carve. Internal temperature will rise about 5° to 1 [) ’’F.:
to compensate for temperature rise, if desired,
the roast from oven sooner (at 5° to
temperature in the Roasting Guide).

NOTE:

described in the Baking section of this
the oven on and off automatically.

cooking or roasting is
remove the food from the oven.

10 to

and

makes them easier

You may wish to use Timed Baking,

fini~hml

slightl} while

20 minutes. This

standing,

10“F. Ie\s

boo~,

and

thrn

to

rcmok’e

than

as

to turn

the

To change the oven temperature during the
roasting cycle, press the BAKE pad and then

the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to get the
new temperature.

For Frozen Roasts

Frozen
without thawing, but allow 10 to 25 minutes per pound
additional time (10 minutes per pound for roasts under be cooked successfully without thawing. Follow the
5 pounds, more time for larger roasts).

roasts

of beef, pork, lamb, etc., can be started Thaw most frozen poultry before roasting to ensure

even doneness. Some commercial
directions given on the package label.

f’rozen

poultry can

24

——.

.

Questions and Answers

Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a

meat thermometer?

A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the

completion of cooking time is recommended.
Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide

section. For roasts over 8 lbs., check with

thermometer

at

half-hour intervals after half

the cooking time has passed.

Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to

carve it?

A. Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to

20 minutes after removing them from the oven.
Be sure

to

cut across the grain of the meat.

Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook a

roast or poultry?
A. It is unnecessary to preheat your oven.
Q. When buying a roast, are there any special tips

that would help me cook it more evenly?
A. Yes.

Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible.

or buy rolled roasts.

Q. Can I seal the sides of my foil “tent” when

roasting a turkey?

A. Sealing the foil will steam the meat. Leaving it

unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown
the meat.

ROASTING GUIDE

Oven

Type

Temperature

Doneness

Meat

Tender

Sirloin

cuts;

rib,

high

quality

tip, rump or top

round’k

325°

Rare:
Medium:

Well Done:

Lamb

leg

or bone-in

shoulder’!:

325°

Rare:
Medium:
Well Done:

Veal

$hoL1lder, leg

Pork

loin, rib or shoulder*

Ham, precooked

or loin*

325°
325°
325°

Well Done:
Well Done:
To Warm:

Poultry

Chicken or Duck

Chicken pieces

Turlwy

‘:’For bonelesf rolled

‘;-The U. S. Department of Agriculture says “Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only

tood

poisoning organisms may survive.”

roasts over 6 inches thick, add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to

325°
350°

325°

(Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)

Well Done:
Well Done:

Well Done:

Approximate Roasting Time Internal
in Minutes

3 to 5 lbs.

24–33
35-39

40–45 30-35
2 1–25

25-30

30-35
35–45
35-45

17–20 minutes per pound (any weight)

3 to 5 lbs.

35-40 30-35
35-40

10

to 15 lbs.

18-25

per Pound

time~

given above.

6 to 8 lbs.

18-22

z2–29

20–23

24–~g

28-33
30-40
30-40

Over 5 lbs.

Over 15 lbs.

15-20

140”F.

Temperature “F.

1

40°– 1 500-;”

150°–1600
1700-1 85°
1400-1

Soo-t

1500-1600
1 70°– 1 85°
1 700-I 800
1700-1800
11 so–l 25°

1850–1 90°
185°-1900

In thigh:

185°– 190°

means some

—

25

BROILING

Do not lock the oven door with the latch during
broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.

Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from
the upper unit in the oven.

1. If the meat has fat or gristle near edge, cut vertical

slashes through both about 2“ apart. If desired, fat

may be trimmed, leaving layer about 1/8” thick.

2. Place the meat
which comes with the range. Always use the rack

so

the

tit

juices may become hot enough to catch on fire.

3.

Position the

position as suggested in the Broiling Guide. Most

broiling is done on C position, but if your range is

connected to
higher position.

4. Leave the door open to the broil stop position.

The door stays open by itself’, yet proper
temperature is maintained in the oven.

5. Press the BROIL pad.

on

the broiler rack on the broiler pan

drips into the broiler pan; otherwise the

shelf

on the recommended shelf

208

Volts, you may wish to use a

Most fish and tender cuts
Follow these directions to keep spattering and
smoking to a minimum.

6. Press the INCREASE pad for HI Broil or

DECREASE pad for LO Broil.

To change from HI Broil to LO Broil,

BROIL pad then tap DECREASE pad once.
NOTE: Use LO

poultry or thick pork chops thoroughly without
over-browning them.

7. Turn food only once during cooking.
for first side according to the Broiling Guide.

Turn food, then use times given f’or second
guide to preferred doneness. (Where 2
and times are given together, use first
thinnest food. )

8.

When broiling is completed press the CLEAR/OFF

pad. Serve food immediately, and
the oven to cool during the meal

of meat can be broiled.

Broil to cook foods

leave pan out~idc

for

easiest cleaning.

pt-ess the

press

the

sLIch as

Time I’oods

side af

thicknesw~

time~

giten

a

for

Use of Aluminum Foil

You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan
and broiler rack. However, you must mold the foil

tightly
Without the

juices from draining to the

could become hot enough to catch on fire. If you do
not cut the slits. you are frying, not broiling.

to

the rack and cut slits in it just like the rack.

slits,

the

foil

will prevent

broi!er

fat

and meat

pan. The juices

Questions & Answers

Q. When broiling, is it necessary to always use a

rack in the pan?

A.

Yes. Using the rack suspends the meat over the

pan. As the meat cooks, the juices fall into the pan,
thus keeping meat drier. Juices are protected by the
rack and stay cooler, thus preventing excessive
spatter and smoking.

Q. Should I salt the meat before broiling?
A. No. Salt draws out the juices and allows them to

evaporate. Always salt after cooking. Turn meat

with tongs; piercing meat with a fork also allows

juices to escape. When broiling poultry or fish,

brush each side often with butter.

26

Q. Why are my meats not turning out as brown as

they should?

A. In some areas, the

may be low. In these cases, preheat the broil
for 10 minutes before placing broiler pan with
food in oven. Check to see if you are using the
recommended shelf position. Broil for longest
period of time indicated in the Broiling Guide.
Turn food only once during broiling.

Q. Do I need to grease my broiler rack to prevent

the meat from sticking?

A. No. The broiler rack is designed to reflect broiler

heat, thus keeping the surface cool enough to
prevent meat from sticking to the surface.

However, spraying the broiler rack lightly with
vegetable cooking spray before cooking will

clean-up easier.

power

(voltage) to the

range

uni[

a

make

1. Always

with your range. It is designed to minimize
smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the
shielded lower part of the pan.

use

the broiler pan and rack that comes

5. When arranging food on the pan, do not let
fatty edges hang over the sides. These

could

soil the oven.

6. The broiler does not need to be preheated.

2. Leave the oven door open to the broil stop However, for very thin foods, or to increase

position for all foods.

3. For steaks and chops, slash fat evenly around
outside edges of meat. To slash, cut crosswise

through outer fat surface just to the edge of the
meat. Use tongs to turn meat over to prevent

piercing meat and losing juices.

4. If desired, marinate meats or chicken before
broiling, or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to

browning, preheat if desired.

be

7. Frozen steaks can

broiled by positioning

the oven shelf at next lowest shelf position and

increasing cooking time given in this guide

1 X times per side.

8. If your range is connected to

208

volts, rare
may be broiled by preheating the broiler and
positioning the oven shelf 1 position higher.

1() minutes only.

steaks

Food
Bacon

Ground Beef

Well Done

Beef’ Steaks

Rare

Medium

Well Done

Rare
Medium

Well Done

Chicken

Bakery Products

Bread

(Toast)
Toaster Pastries
English Muffins

Lobster Tails

Fish

Ham Slices
(precooked)

Pork Chops

Well

Done

Lamb Chops

Medium

Well

Done

Medium

Well Done

Wieners

similar precooked

sausages,

bratwurst

or

and

Quantity and/or
Thickness

1/2 lb. (about 8

thin slices)

1

lb. (4 patties)

to

3/4 inch thick

I/2

1 inch thick

( 1 to

1 X

lbs.)

1 X inch thick

(2 to 2X

1

whole

(2

split lengthwise

2 to 4 slices

1

pkg.

2

2–4
(6

1

-lb. fillets

1/2

1

inch thick

~
2

about 1 lb.

2

( 1 inch thick)

about 10 to 12 oz.

2

( 1 X inch thick),

about 1 lb.

1

-lb. pkg. ( 10)

Ibs.

)

to 2X

Ibs.),

(2)

(split)

to 8 oz. each)

1/4

inch thick

(

1/2

inch thick)

( 1 inch thick),

to

Shelf

Position

c

c
c

c
c

c
c
c

A

c
c

B

c

B

c

B

c
c

c

B

c

First Side

Time, Minutes Time, Minutes

10

6

8

12

10

15

25

35

1

Z–2

13-16

5

8

10
13 13

1()

12

14 12
17

6 1–2

Second Side

7

5

6

11

7-8

14-16

20-25

10-15

1/2

3-4

Do not

turn over.

5

8

10

9

10

12-14

Comments

Arrange in

Space evenly.
Up to 8 patties take about same time.

Steaks less than 1 inch thick cook
through before browning. Pan
is recommended.

Slash fat.

Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes
per side for cut-up chicken. Brush
each side with melted butter. Broil
skin-side-down

Space evenly. Place English
cut-side-up and brush with butter,

if

des ired.

Cut through back of shell. Spread
open.
broiling and after half of broiling time.

Handle and turn very carefully. Brush
with lemon butter before and
cooking, if desired. Preheat broiler to
increase browning.

Increase time 5 to 10 minutes per side

1 X

for
Slash fat.

Sla\h fat.

If

desired, split sausages in half

lengthwise; cut into 5-to 6-inch pieces.

single

layer.

first.

Bru~h

with melted

inch thick or home

frying

muffini

bu~ter

before

during

cur~d hum.

27

—

OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN

Normal Cleaning Time: 3

Before a Clean Cycle

The range must be completely cool in order to set
the self-clean cycle. You may have to allow the oven

to cool before you can slide the door latch.

1. Remove the

ancl

any alum inure foil from the oven—the y cannot

withstand the high cleaning temperatures.
NOTE: The oven shelves may be cleaned in the

self-cleaning oven. However. they will darken, lose
their luster and become hard to slide. Wipe the
shelf supports with cooking oil after self-cleaning
to make shelves slide more easily.

2. Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom. If you use
soap, rinse thoroughly before self-cleaning to
prevent staining.

broiier

pan, broiler rack, all cookware

A. Oven Front Frame
B. Oven Door Gasket
C. Oven Door Latch

D. Oven Light
E. Openings in Door

hour$

3.

Clean spatters or spills on oven front frame

under the front edge of the oven

outside the door gasket and the front edge of’ the

oven cavity (about 1 inch into the oven).

detergent and hot water with a soap-filled steel

wool pad, then rinse well with
mixture. This will help prevent a brown residue
from forming when the oven is heated. Buff these
areas with a dry cloth.

● Do not rub or clean the door gasket

fiberglass material of the gasket
low resistance to abrasion.
oven door gasket is essential for energy
oven operation and good baking results. If
notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged
in any way or if it has become displaced on the

floor,

you should have it replaced.

● Do not let water run down through openings in

top of door (E). To help prevent water from
in these slots when cleaning, open
it will go.

4. Close the door and make sure the oven light (D) is
off. If the oven light is not turned

bulb will be shortened or it may cause the bulb to

burn out immediately.

Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven
protectors in or near the

A combination of any of these products
clean cycle temperatures may damage the porcelain
finish of the oven.

self”cleaning

lent,

the door 1 iner

a

vinegar and water

has

an extremely

An

intact and well-fitting

the door

oft.

(A),

Use

(B)—the

-eff’icient
yOLI

getting

as far as

the I ife of

oven.

plLIs the

high

the

28

.

How to Set Oven for Cleaning

Quick Reminder:

1.

Prepare the oven

2.

Close

and latch the oven door.

3. Press the CLEAN pad.

4.

Press

the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set

the Clean Time.

1. Follow the directions to prepare the oven for

cleaning.

2.

Close

the oven door and

slide latch
a$ far as

Never force the door latch
handle. Forcing the handle
may damage the door lock
mechanism.

f

CLEAN

handle to the right

it will go.

3. Press the CLEAN pad.

1

for

cleaning.

r

IIIIM*

II

4. Press the lNCREASE or DECREASE
pad until the desired Clean Time
is displayed.

Clean Time is normally 3 hours. You can change the
Clean Time to anywhere between 2 and 4 hours,
depending on how dirty the oven is.

The self-clean cycle will automatically begin after
“CLEAN” is displayed and the word “ON” appears
on the display. When the oven heats to a high
temperature, the word “LOCK” will be displayed
the door latch handle will be locked in position. It will

7

not be possible to open the oven door until the LOCK

light

goes off and the oven has cooled below locking

temperature. If you cannot slide the latch easily to
unlock the door, allow additional time for cool

and

ing.

To Stop a Clean Cycle

1. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad.

2. When the LOCK light goes off and the oven has cooled below the
locking temperature, slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will

and

open the door. You will not be able to open the door right away

unless the oven temperature is at a safe level.

After a Clean Cycle

When the clean cycle is finished, the word “CLEAN”

go out in the display and the oven will begin to

will

COOI.

When the oven temperature has fallen below the
locking temperature, the word “LOCK” goes out and
the door can be opened.

5. When the LOCK light is off and the oven has

cooled below the locking temperature, slide latch
handle to the left as far
the door.

Never force the latch handle. The latch slides easily.
Forcing the latch handle may damage the door lock.

as

it will go and open

After a clean cycle, you may notice some white ash in
the oven. Just wipe it up with a damp cloth.

If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled
steel wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with
vinegar and water mixture. These deposits are
usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by
the clean cycle.

If the oven is not clean after 1 clean cycle, the cycle
may be repeated.

go

a

29

OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN

How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning

(continued)

Delay Start is setting the oven timer to start the

clean cycle automatically at a later time than the

present time of day.

NOTE: Before beginning make sure the oven clock

shows the correct time of day.

For example:
oven to
finished in the kitchen. The oven is just soiled a

normal

amount so the normal Clean Time of 3 hours

is preferred.

1. Prepare the oven

Let’s say it’s

begin

self-cleaning at

for

cleaning.

7:00

and you want the

9:00

after you’re

r2*i?FEi%i!i!ikill

go.

Mak~

sure the oven

[11111~~

3. Press the CLEAN pad.

CLEAN

lightisoff.

c1

4. Press the INCREASE pad. Three hours

A

cleaning time is automatically set.

Quick Reminder—Delay Start for Self-Clean:

1.

Prepare the oven for cleaning.

2. Close and latch the oven door.

3. Press the CLEAN pad.

4. Press the

the

desired

5. Press the STOP TIME pad.

6. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE
the desired Stop Time appears

7. Change the Stop Time from
pressing the INCREASE pad until “12:00’”

in the display. The words “DELAY CLEAN”
also appear in the display.

The self-clean cycle will automatically begin at

and finish at

display at

When the oven heats to a high temperature, the

word “LOCK” will be displayed and the door latch
handle will be locked in position. It will not
possible to open the oven door until

drops below the lock temperature.
When the clean cycle is finished, the word

“CLEAN” will go out in the display and the

will begin to cool. When the oven temperature

fallen below the locking temperature the word

“LOCK” goes out and the door can be opened.

9:00.

lNCREASE

Clean

Time appears.

12:00.

The word

or DECREASE pad

pad until

in

the

display.

10:00

to

12:00

by

appcar~

“ON”

will appear in

be

the

temperature

O}rcn

until

~fil

9:00

has

1

the

n

5. If a

longer

or shorter Clean Time is desired, press
the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the
desired Clean Time is displayed.

STOP

TIME

c1

6. Press the STOP TIME pad.

b’1

():00”’ appears in the display

and

“STOP
control automatically sets the Stop
Time by adding the Clean Time to
the time of day.

In this example, the time of day is
and the Clean Time is 3 hours. Adding 3
hours to the time of day equals

TIME’”

flashes. The

7:00

10:00.

Never force the latch handle. Wait until
word “LOCK” goes out in the display and the
latch slides easily. Forcing the door handle may
damage the door

lock.

the

Questions and Answers

Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of

day, can I still self-clean my oven?

A.

lf the

clock

is not set to the correct time of day you

will

not be able to set a delay clean to end at a

specific time.

Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part

of my self-cleaning oven?

A. No cleaners or coatings should be used around any

part

of this oven. If you do use them and do not
thoroughly rinse the oven with water, wiping it
absolutely clean afterwards, the residue can scar
the oven surface and damage metal parts the next
time the oven is automatically cleaned.

Q. What should I do if excessive smoking occurs

during cleaning?

A. This is caused by excessive soil. Press the

CLEAR/OFF pad. Open windows to rid room of
smoke. Wait until the oven has cooled and the
word “LOCK” is off in the display. Wipe up the
excess soil and reset the clean cycle.

Q. 1s the “crackling” or “popping” sound I hear

during cleaning normal?

A. Yes. This is the sound of the metal heating and

cooling during both the cooking and cleaning
functions.

Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning?
A. Yes, there may be an odor during the first few

cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might
also cause a strong odor when cleaning.

Q. What causes the hair-like lines on the enameled

surface of my oven?

A. This is a normal condition, resulting from

and cooling during cleaning. These lines do not
affect how your oven performs.

Q. The word “DOOr” appeared on the display

when

I

selected the Clean Cycle. What’s

A. The door latch handle must be moved all the way

to the right. Move the

will start.

Q. Why do I have ash

after cleaning?

A. Some types of soil

ash. [t can be removed with a damp

Q. My oven shelves do not slide easily.

What is the matter?

A. After self-cleaning, oven shelves may

clean they do not SI ide easily. To make
slide more easily,
fingers with a small amount
rub lightly over sides of shelf where they contact
shelf supports.

Q. My oven shelves have become gray after the

self-clean cycle. Is this normal?

A. Yes. After the

lose some luster and discolor to a deep

Q. Can I cook food on the cooktop while the oven

is self-cleaning?

A. Yes. While the oven is self-cleaning,

the cooktop just as you normally do.

\elf-clean cycle, the shelves may

latch

handle and cleaning

lef’t

in my oven

will

leave a deposit which is

sponge

after

each self-cleaning dampen

of cooking

heating

wrong?

or cloth.

become w)

shelves

oil and

gray

color.

yoLl

can

use

CARE AND CLEANING

BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF BEFORE
CLEANING ANY PART OF THE RANGE.

Proper care and cleaning are important so your radiant

range

will give you efficient and satisfactory service.

lf soil, mineral deposits from evaporated water spills

or

metal

rub-off from aluminum cookware is not
removed, it will burn on the glass cooktop surface and
cause permanent discoloration.

Removal of Packaging Tape

The safest way to remove the adhesive left from
packaging tape on new appliances to assure no
damage is done to the finish of the product is an
application of a household liquid
detergent, mineral oil or cooking oil. Apply with a

soft

cloth and allow to soak. Wipe dry and then apply

an appliance

the surface.

polish

to thoroughly clean and protect

dishwashin,g

Follow these directions carefully in caring for
cooktop to assure safe and proper maintenance.

Be sure that the surface unit control knobs are
turned off and that the entire cooktop is cool
before cleaning. Do not use a cooktop cleaner on

hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to
health and can chemically attack the glass surface.

This procedure is also safe for the face of
doors and other plastic parts.

NOTE: The plastic tape that is not removed from
the chrome trim on oven parts cannot be
if baked on.

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I

CARE AND CLEANING

(continued)

Oven Vent Duct

The oven vent is located at the rear of the cooktop. Never cover the opening
with aluminum foil
from working properly.

Oven Light Bulb

or

any other material. This would prevent the oven vent

The light bulb is located on the back wall of the oven.

Before replacing the bulb, disconnect electrical power
to the

range

at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel

or unplug the range from the electrical outlet. Let the

bulb

cool completely before removing it. For your

safety,

you do, the bulb will break.

To

.

To replace:

PLlt

Metal Parts

Do not use steel wool, abrasives,

ammonia or commercial oven

cleaners. To safely clean surfaces;

wash,

soft cloth.

do

not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth. If

remove:

Unscrew the cover and remove the bulb.

in a new 40-watt appliance bulb.

rinse

and

then dry with a

Glass Surfaces

To clean the outside glass finish,

use a glass cleaner. Rinse and

polish with a dry cloth. Do not ceramic cooktop surface, with the

allow the water or cleaner to run
down inside openings in the top of not scrape the frame m this will
the oven door while cleaning. mar the metal.

NOTE: A 40-watt appliance bulb is smaller than

a

standard 40-watt household
. Install and tighten the cover.
. Reconnect electrical power to the range.

Socket

I

@<A<xt’ 3<1

P

m

Bulb

Glass Cover

Max. Length

‘{)

\

‘\,

( $&<’
~%$

a

,-

bulb.

Stainless Steel Frame

Use the same cleaning methods as
those described for the

exception of using a scraper.

glass

Do

Control Panel and Knobs

It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each
use of the oven. Clean with mild soap and water or
vinegar and water, rinse with clean water and polish
dry with

Do

cleansers, plastic scouring pads or oven cleansers
on the control panel—they will damage the finish.

A 50/50 solution of vinegar and hot water solution
works well.

The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.

Before removing the knobs for cleaning, please note
that the knobs on the left side and the knobs on the

right Sicle

replacing the knobs. check

proper placement.

a

soft cloth.

not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid

are in the proper OFF position. When

the

OFF

position

to

insure

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To remove the knob, pull it straight
clip. If it is difficult to remove,

a handkerchief) or a piece of string under and around
the knob edge and pull up.

The knob stem has a groove in each side. The
on one side has a spring clip. The other groove is
clear (see illustration). Check the inside of the knob
and find the molded rib. Replace the knob by fitting
the molded rib inside the knob into the clear groove
on the stem. Wash the knobs in soap and water or a
vinegar and hot water solution but

Clear Groove

in Stem

off

the spring

place

a thin cloth (like

do

not soak.

groove

Oven Shelves

Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel

wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean

water, rinse

To

remove heavy, burned-on soil, soapy metal pads

may

be used. After scrubbing, wash with soapy water,

rinse and dry.

NOTE: The oven shelves may also be cleaned in the
self-cleaning oven, however, the shelves may darken
in color, lose their luster and become hard to slide if
cleaned during the self-cleaning cycle.

and

dry.

Broiler Pan and Rack

After broiling, remove the broiler pan and rack from

[he

oven. Remove the rack from the pan. Carefully

poLH”

out grease from the pan into a proper container.

Wash and rinse the broiler pan and rack in hot water
with a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad.

If food has burned on, sprinkle the rack with
detergent while hot and cover with wet paper

towels or a dishcloth. Soaking the pan will remove

burned-on foods.

The broiler pan may be cleaned with a commercial

oven

cleaner. Do not use an oven cleaner on the rack.

Do not store a soiled pan and rack anywhere in

the range.

Both the broiler pan and rack can also be cleaned in

the dishwasher.

Do not clean the broiler pan or rack in the

cleaning oven.

self-

Cooktop Surface Lamp

WHEN CHANGING A COOKTOP LAMP, DO
NOT TOUCH THE METAL AT ENDS OF LAMP.

Your cooktop

fluorescent tube of the same wattage. Make sure the
power to the range is disconnected at main fuse or
circuit breaker panel or pull plug.

To remove:

● Lift the lamp cover by pulling

the bottom edge toward you and then up.

“

Place fingers on top near each end of 1

“

Rol 1 the top of

gently pull the bulb from the socket, making sure it
does not hit the lamp cover.

To replace:

“

Place fingers on top near each end of light bulb.

● Press bulb into slots until it snaps into place.

6

Move lamp cover down and snap into place.

light

is easily replaced with a

ight bulb.

bu 1

b gently toward front of range and

1/!///

‘ Liaht

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Bulb

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CARE AND CLEANING

Glass Ceramic Cooktop Cleaning

Cleaning of glass ceramic

cooktops

is different from

cleaning a standard porcelain finish.
To maintain

ceramic cooktop

tind

protect the surface of your new

follow

these basic steps.

glass

DAILY CLEANING:
Use only Cook Top Cleaning Creme on Glass

Ceramic.
For normal, light soil:

1. Rub a small amount of Cook Top Cleaning Creme

onto soiled

area

using a dry paper towel. Wipe until

all soil and creme are removed. Frequent cleaning

leatcs a protective coating of silicone which is

essential in preventing scratches and abrasions.

2.

Ciean

~aCh

sLlrface

L] SC.

with Cook Top Cleaning Creme after

For heavy, burned on soil:

1. Apply a few drops of Cook Top Cleaning Creme

the

(cool)

soiled area.

2.

Using a

dry paper towel, rub creme into the burned

on area.

3. Carefully scrape remaining soil with razor scraper.
Hold scraper

at a 30°

angle against the ceramic

surface.

4. If any soil remains, repeat the steps listed above.
For- additional protection, after all soil has been

removed, polish the entire surface with the Cook
Top Cleaning

Crelme.

NOTE:

D Using a

the

razor scraper will

30° angle is

mainttiined.

no[ dtimage

the surface if

Store the razor

scraper out of reach of children.

to

Do

not

LI

. Be sure to use a new, sharp razor scraper.

se

a dull or nicked blade.

Special Care:
Sugary spillovers

(such as jellies. fudge, candy
syrups) or melted plastics can cause pitting of the
surface of your cooktop unless the

spill

is removed

while still hot. Special care should be taken when

removing hot substances. Follow these instructions
carefully and remove soil while spill is

still hot.

1. Turn off all surface units affected by the spillover.

Remove hot utensils.

2. Wearing an oven mitt, hold the razor

scraper at a 30°

angle

to the cooktop J
and scrape hot spill to a cool area
outside the surface unit. Be sure to

“+

<..-

,. .’

~

/

use a new, sharp razor scraper. Do not
use a dull or nicked blade.

3. With the spill in a cool area, use a dry paper towel
to remove any excess. Any spillover remaining

should be left until the surface of the cooktop has
cooled. Do not continue to use the soiled surface
unit

until

all of the spillover has been removed.

Follow

the steps under Heavy Soil to continue the

cleaning process.

General Information:
As the Cook Top Cleaning Creme cleans, it

leaves a

protective silicone coating on the cooktop surface.
This coating helps to prevent

build-up

of

mineml

deposits (water spots) and will make future cleaning
easier. Dishwasher detergents remove this protective
coating and therefore make the cooktop more
susceptible to staining.

PRECAUTIONS:

. Most cleaners contain ammonia, chemicals and

abrasives which

can

damage the surface of your

cooktop. Use only the Cook Top Cleaning Creme

for proper cleaning and protection of your

glass

ceramic surface.

●

1

f

yoLl S1

ide

a]

LI

m i num or copper cookware across

the

surf’ace

of your cooktop, they may leave metal

markingi which appear as scratches. If this should

happen, use the razor scraper and Cleaning Creme to
remove these markings. Failure to remove these
residues immediately may

●

If

pots with a thin overlay of aluminum, copper, or

enamel

are allowed to boil dry, the overlay may bond

with the

This

again or the

gltiss

ceramic and leave a black discoloration.

should

be removed immediately before heating

discoloration may be

leave

permanent marks.

permanent.

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● Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent

on the cooktop. Cook Top Cleaning Creme will
remove this discoloration.

● Water stains (calcium deposits) are

rcmo~’

able
using Cook Top Cleaning Creme or full strength
white vinegar.

. To avoid possible damage to cooking surface.

do

not apply Cook Top Cleaning Creme to hot

glass surface.

● After cleaning, use

remove

all

Cook Top Cleaning Creme residue.

a

damp cloth or paper towel to

“ Read and follow all instructions

and warnings on Cook Top Cleaning
Creme labels.

film

Removable Oven Door

‘l’he oven door is removable,

heavy.

YOL1

may need help removing

but it is

and rep] acing the door. Do not 1 ift the
door by the handle. This

@MS

to

break or can cause damage to

the door.

To remove the door, open it a

can

cause the

few

inches to the special stop position that

will

hold the door open. Grasp

on each side and lift the door

up and

of’t

the hinges.

firmly

‘straigh_t

I

NOTI?:

c Be caref’ul

(he

and

● While working in the oven area, cover the hinges

not to place hands between the hinge and

oven door

frame

as the hinge could snap back

pinch fingers.

with towels or empty paper towel rolls to prevent
pinched fingers and chipping the porcelain enamel

on the frame.

To replace the door, make sure the hinges are in the
special stop position. Position the slots in the bottom
of the door squarely over the hinges. Then lower the
door slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same
time.

If

hinges snap back against the oven frame, pull

them

back out.

TO CLEAN THE DOOR:
Inside of

● Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during

the

the

door:

self

clean cycle, you do not need to clean this by
hand. Any soap left on the liner causes additional

stains

when the oven is heated.

~

The

area

outside the gasket can be cleaned with a

scouring pad.

Q Do

not rub or clean the door gasket—the fiberglass

material

resistance to abrasion. An intact

of the gasket has an extremely low

and well-fitting
oven door gasket is essential for energy-efficient
oven operation
notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or

and

good baking results. If

yoLl

ckimaged

in any way or if it has become displaced on the door.
you should have it replaced.

NOTE: The gasket is designed with a
bottom to

I

“Ys””

~
~/

allow

for proper air circulation.

/

..1

\

“

>

“t

I

gap

at

the

Inside Gasket

Gasket

Outside Gasket

Outside of the door:

“

Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top,

sides and front of the oven door. DO NOT let water
run down through openings in the top of the door.
Rinse well. You may also use a glass cleaner to
clean the glass on the outside of the door.

. Spil

la,ge

of

tnari nades,

fruit j u ices. tomato sauces
and basting materials containing acids may cause
discoloration and

should

be wiped up immediately.

When surface is cool, clean and rinse.

. Do not use oven cleaners, cleansing powders or

harsh

abrasives on the outside of

the

door.

NOTE: Do not clean the bake unit or broil unit. Any

soil will burn
unit can be lifted gently to clean the oven

spillover,

unit,

gently

ofi-

when the unit is heated. The bake

floor.

If

residue, or ash accumulate around the bake

wipe around the unit with warm water.

Removable Storage Drawer

The storage drawer is a good place to store cookware

and bakeware. Do not store plastics and flammable

material in the drawer.

Do not overload the storage drawer. If the drawer is
too heavy, it may slip off the track when opened. To
open the drawer, grasp the center of the handle and

pLI]] straight out.

The storage drawer may be removed for cleaning
under the range.

To remove:

c

Pull the drawer straight out and 1 ift over the

guide stops.

To replace:

● Lift over the

and slide the drawer into

gLl

ide stops

6../’

place.

To clean both the inside

#w

and the outside:

c

Wipe with soap and

water. Rinse well.

●

Do

not use cleansing powders or harsh abrasives

which may scratch the surface.

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CARE AND CLEANING

(continued)

A

●

All ranges can tip.

●

Injury could result.

c

Install the Anti-tip device

WARNING

packed with the range.

c

See the Installation

Instructions.

STABILITY DEVICE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR BRACKET KIT NO. 342473

Tools

needed:

s

Phi 1 I ips

c 1 X“

The

right

be

SLII-C

wiring
shorter

tloori ng.

If the bracket came with your range, it is shipped
attached to the lower range back. Remove and discard
the shipping screw that holds the bracket and then

follow the instructions below.

1.

Decide
right or ]ef[

head

screwdriver

open end or adjustable wrench

braclwt

or left

attaches to

rear leg

that

the

screws do not penetrate electrical

or plumbing. If this cannot be determined, use

screws that will not penetrate through

whether the bracket will be installed on the

side of the

floor or

leveler. If fastening to the

wall to hold either the

range

location,

floor,

3. Determine whether you will anchor

the floor or wall. Fasten the bracket securely
the screws provided. The screws are self-drill
wood, plywood, particle and chip board, and
metal framing. If attaching to
suitable screws and anchors at hardware
a masonry drill to drill the required holes.

4. Using the wrench, back out the four leg

least

two turns. See the Installation

more leveling information before position

5. Slide the range into place. Be sure the rear
leveler fully engages the slot in the bracket.
the range cannot be moved back far enough for
the rear leg leveler to enter the bracket.
bracket forward as required and attach to
in the new location.

the bracket to

masonry

lnsti-uctions

with
ing
nlost

YOU CaII bu)

store~. L-se

le~elers :~t

for

ing range.

leg

If

mo~re

the

the floor

i

n

2.

If

the bracket
cabinet, place the bracket against back wall and
cabinet

If

there is no adjacent cabinet, determine where
the location
panel)

edge ~~t

See Figure 1.

engages slot

36

mill

this location and against the back wall.

side

of the range is adjacent to

as

shown in Figure 1.

of the range side (painted outside

be. Place the bracket with its outside

bracket

to be flush

a

Attachment to wall

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QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

“F-” AND A NUMBER
FLASH ON THE DISPLAY

OVEN TEMPERATURE

TOO HOT OR TOO COLD
“BURNING” OR “OILY”

ODOR EMITTING FROM
OVEN WHEN TURNED

OVEN WILL
NOT WORK

OVEN LIGHT
DOES NOT WORK

SURFACE LAMP
DOES NOT WORK

FOOD DOES NOT
BROIL PROPER

,Y

ON

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● If the time display flashes “F-”

Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool
code repeats, disconnect

. The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven

Do It

Y~~ui-L~elj”

section.

and

a number,

all

power to the range. Call for service.

yoLl

have a function error

for 1

hour. If the failure

code.

Thermostat-

. This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time.

To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for

a

minimum of 3 hours.

See the Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven section.

● Plug on range is not completely inserted i n the electrical outlet.

● The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.

@

Oven controls not properly set.

● Light

s

● Fluorescent lamp is loose or defective. Adjust or replace.

● Press switch for 2 seconds. If lamp does not come on, repeat.

. Switch operating oven light is broken. Call f-or service.

● Door not opened to the broil stop position.

●

●

●

●

●

●

bulb

is loose or defective. Tighten or rep] ace.

Switch operating oven 1 ight is broken. Call for service.

Oven not set on Broil.
Oven temperature not set correctly.
Improper shelf position being used. See the Broiling Guide.
Food is being cooked on hot pan.
Cookware is not suited for broiling.
Aluminum foil used on the

broi}

pan rack has not been fitted properly and

-

slit as recommended.

FOOD DOES NOT
ROAST OR BAKE

PROPERLY

OVEN WILL NOT
SELF-CLEAN

OVEN DOOR WON’T OPEN
AFTER SELF-CLEAN CYCLE

OVEN NOT CLEAN
AFTER CLEAN CYCLE

OVEN DOOR
ACCIDENTALLY LOCKED
DURING COOKING

. Oven not set on Bake.
. Oven temperature not set correct 1 y.

● Shelf position is incorrect. See the Roasting or Baking sections.

● Oven shelf is not level.

c

Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used.

● A

foil

tent was not used when needed to slow down browning during roasting.

Q

Oven temperature is too high to set self-clean operation.

Allow

the range

to cool and reset the controls.

● Door latch handle not moved

c

Oven must cool below locking temperature.

all

the way to the right.

. Oven controls not set properly.

*

Heavily soiled ovens require 3

c

Heavy

● Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool. Never force

spillovers

should be cleaned up before starting

‘/?

to 4-hour

Clean

Time.

clean

cycle.

the door lock handle.

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THE PROBLEM SOLVER

(continued)

PROBLEM

CONTROL BEEPS AFTER
ENTERING OVEN TIME
OR STOP

TIiME

SURFACE UNITS WILL NOT

M,41NTAIN

A ROLLING
BOIL OR FRYING RATE IS
NOT FAST ENOUGH

COOKTOP FEELS HOT

FOODS COOK SLOWLY

SURFACE UNITS DO NOT
WORK PROPERLY

POSSIBLE

. This is reminding you to

● You must use pans which are absolutely flat. If

the pan bottom and a straight

c

Pan bottoms

● Because the units heat by conduction, the cooktop surfaces may seem

than you are used to. This is normal.

c

Improper cookware being used. Pan bottoms should be flat, fairly

and the same diameter

. Difficulty may

CA[JSE

enter a

bake temperature.

edge,

the elements will not transfer heat properly.

shoLdd

closely match the diameter of the surface unit selected.

Make sure flat-bottom pans

as

the surface unit selected.

be

i n the main distribution panel of your

1 ight can

be seen between

hottc ~-

are used.

heav)

hou~e, caused b>’ a

blown oven-circuit fuse, a tripped oven-circuit breaker, the main fuse or the
main circuit breaker, depending on the nature
breaker is involved, reset it. If the control box uses fuses, the oven

(a

cartridge-type)

should

be changed, BUT ONLY BY
WITH ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS. If after performing 1 of
the fuse

blovls

or circuit breaker trips

o.gain, call

NOTE: Apartment tenants or condominium owners should
management to perform this check before calling for

c

Cooktop surface unit controls are not

proper~y

of the power supply. If a

fuse

SOiMEONE FAMl ~.iAR

these proccdurc~.

for service.

ask

their building

ser~’ice.

set, or the

wrong contro)

is set for the surface unit you are using.

weight

ciwu i?

knob

TINY SCRATCHES

(may

appear as

cracks)

OR
ABRAS1ONS ON RADIANT
COOKTOP GLASS SURFACE

METAL MARKINGS
(may appear

as

scratches)

DARK STREAKS OR SPECKS
AREAS OF

DISCOLORATION
ON COOKTOP

HOT SUGAR MIXTURES/
PLASTIC MELTED TO
THE SURFACE

FREQUENT CYCLING

OFF

AND ON OF

SURFACE UNITS

. incorrect cleaning methods have been

L~sed,

cookware with

rough

bottoms
been used, or coarse particles (salt or sand) were between the cookware and
the surface. Use recommended cleaning procedures, be sure
and cookware are clean before use, and use cookware with smooth

cookware bottonls

bottom>.

Tiny scratches are not removable but will become less visible in time as a

result

of cleaning.

● Do not

S1

ide aluminum cookware across the surface. Use

recommemled

cleaning procedure to remove marks.

. Incorrect cleaning materials have been used, encrusted

spatters remain on the surface.

L’se

a razor scraper and recommended

bo

i

lovers

or

grease

cleaning procedure.

● Use a razor scraper and recommended

●

.Mineral

deposits from water or food can be removed

cleani n.g

procedure.

m~ith

Cook Top

Cleaning Creme.

. Turn the surface unit to LO, wipe the hot cooktop with several

dr}’

paper
Use a razor scraper held at a 30° angle to the cooktop to scrape the hot
a cool area outside the surface unit. Let the cooktop cool. Clean W’

ith

Cook Top

Cleaning Creme.

● Incorrect cookware used. Use only

tlat

cookware to minimize cycling.

ha~

tow e 1s.

‘ipill [(~

If’ you need more help.. call, toll free:

GE

Answer Center<

800.626.2000
consumer information service

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Repair

Service

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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC RANGE

WARRANTY

Staple sales slip or cancelled check

here. Proof of original purchase date

is needed to obtain service

under warranty.

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—

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

Some states do not allow the

may not apply to you.

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs otlce or your state’s Attorney General

This

warranty gives you

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—consumer Affairs, GE Appliances,

excluslon

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace

pati of

the range

that fails because

any

of a manufacturing defect.

● Service trips to your home

to

teach you how to use the product.

Read your

Use

and Care material

If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:

GE

Answer Center

800.626.2000
consumer information service

● Improper installation.

If

you have an installation
problem, contact your dealer or
installer. You are responsible for
providing adequate electrical, gas,

exhausting and other connecting

facilities as described in the

Installation Instructions provided
with the product.

or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,

specific

legal rights,

and you may also have other rights which vary from state to

Warrantor: General Electric Company

Louisville,

This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any

succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use in
the

48

mainland states. Hawaii and

D.C.

Washington,
warranty is the same except that

In Alaska the

It

is

LIMITED because you must pay to

to

ship the product

the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.

All warranty service will
provided by our Factory

be

Service

Centers or by our authorized
Customer Care servicers

during

normal working hours.
Should your appliance need

service, during warranty

or

beyond

call 80 C-GE-CARES

(800-432-2737).

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for other than its intended

purpose or used

. Damage to product

accident, fire,

commerclal~’~.

caused

f!oods

or acts

b

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of God.

WARRANTOR IS

NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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