GE JBP2 Use And Care & Installation Manual

Useand

Care & Installation Guide

Self-Cleaning Electric Range

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Safety instructions....................3-5

Anti-Tip Device .........................3, 25,30,32

Operating Instructionsr Tips

Aluminum Foil ..........................5, 15, 18–20

AutomaticTimers and Clock.. ...........11,17

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......................6,7

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................12-24

Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........13-15

Broiling, Broiling Guide . ...............20,21

Control Settings . . . . . . .........................12

Ligh~

Bulb Replacement.. ..............13,28

Roasting, Roasting Guide.. .............18,19

Self-Cleaning Instructions ..............22-24

Timed Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . ............16,17

Surface Cooking . . . . . . . .....................8-10

Canning Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................10

Control Settings

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Cooktop Comparison ................................8

Cookware Tips . . . . . . . . . .................9,10

Care and Cleaning ...................25-29

Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . .............................25

Dtip

Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........................28

Lift-OffDoor

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Oven Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........................27

Self-Cleaning Instructions .................22-24

Storage Drawer . . . . . . . . ..........................29

Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . ..........................26

Problem Solver . . . . . . ....33,34

ThermostatAdjustment–

Dolt Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................17

More

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Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . ...........................32

Flooring Under the Range .........................31

Levehng

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Consumer Services . ..

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Appliance Registration ..

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Important Phone Numbers ......................35

Model andSerial Number Location ..........2

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........Back Cover

Models: JBP22 JBP23

GE Appliances

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HELP US HELP YOU...

Read this guide 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.

Depending on your range, you’ll find the model and
serial numbers on a label behind the range door or
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 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 guide.

It lists

causes of minor operating problems that you

can correct yourself.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

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

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

follow

for further help.
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 this appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

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The

(Mfornia

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.

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The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens

gives off a very small amount of carbon
monoxide during the cleaning cycle.

Exposure
can be minimized by venting with an open
window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

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Fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury.

If your model has a surface light, 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:

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Use this appliance only for its intended use

as described in this guide.

Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded

by a qualified technician

in accordance with

the

provided installation

instructions.

Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this guide.

All other servicing

should be referred to a qualified technician.

Before performing any service, DISCONNECT
THE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THE
HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL

BY

REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF

THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

Do

not allow

anyone

to climb, stand or

hang

on the door, kick

panel

or storage drawer

o;

cooktop. They

could damage the range

and

even

tip it over, causing severe personal injury.

WARNING—AN

ranges

can tip and injury could result.

To

prevent

accide~tal

tipping of

the range,

attach it to the

wall

and
floor by installing the Anti-Tip device
supplied.

To check if the device is installed
and engaged properly, remove the
kick panel or storage drawer and
inspect the rear leveling leg. Make
sure it fits securely into the slot.

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If you pull the range out from the wall for any
reason, make sure the device is properly engaged
when you push the range back against the wall.
If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range
tipping over and causing injury if you or a child
stand, sit or lean on an open door.

Please refer to

the

Anti-Tip device information
in this guide. Failure to take this precaution could
result in tipping of the range and injury,

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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.

CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST

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CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN
CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE
BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE-CHILDREN
CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH

JTEMS

COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

Do

not store flammable materials in an oven

or near the cooktop.

. Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments

while using the appliance.

Be careful when

reaching for

items stored

over the range.
Flammable material could be ignited if brought
in contact with

hot

surface units or heating

elements and may cause severe burns.

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, ~ Use

only

dry pot holders—moist or

damp pot holders on

hot

surfaces

may

result

in burns from steam.

Do not

let

pot holders

touch

hot surface units or heating

elements,

Do

not use a towel or

other

bulky cloth.

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INIPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

For your safety, never use your appliance

for

warming or heating the room.

DO NOT

STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS

IN

THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.

Keep

the

hood and grease filters clean

to maintain good venting and

to

avoid

grease fires.

Do

not

let

cooking grease or other flammable

materials accumulate in or near the range.

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not use water on grease fires.

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Never pick up a flaming

pan.

T’urn

the controls off. Smother a
flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the
pan completely with a well-fitting lid,

cookie

sheet or flat tray.

Use

a multi-purpose dry

chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out
by covering it with baking soda or, if available,
by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or

foam-

type fire extinguisher.
Flame in the oven can be smothered completely

by closing the oven door and turning the oven off
or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or

foam-

type fire extinguisher.

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Do not touch the surface units, the heating

elements or the interior surface

of

the oven.

These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even
though they are dark in color. During and after
use, do not touch, or let clothing

or

other
flammable materials contact surface units, areas
nearby surface units or any interior area of the
oven; allow sufficient time for cooling, first.

Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop,
areas facing the cooktop, oven vent opening,
surfaces near the opening, crevices around the

oven door and metal trim parts above the door.

Remember:

The inside surface of the oven may

be hot when the door is opened,

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When cooking pork, follow the directions

exactly and always cook the meat {o 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

will

be safe to eat.

Oven

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Stand

away

from range when opening the

oven door.

Hot air or steam which escapes can

cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.

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Do

not heat unopened food containers.

Pressure
could build up and the container could burst,
causing an injury.

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Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed.

. Keep the oven free from

grease buildup.

. Place the oven shelf in desired position

while the oven is cool.

If

shelves must be

handled when hot, do not let pot

holder

contact

the heating elements.

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Pulling out the shelf to the

shelf

stop is a

convenience in lifting heavy foods.

It

is

also

a precaution against bums from touching hot
surfaces of the door or oven walls.

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When using cooking or roasting bags in the

oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.

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Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.

if

overheated, they can catch fire.

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Do not use oven for a storage area.

Items stored in an oven can ignite.

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not leave paper products, cooking utensils

or food in the oven when not in use.

Self-Cleaning Oven

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Do not clean the door gasket.

The

door gasket is
essential for a good seal, Care should be taken not
to rub, damage or move the gasket.

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Do

not use oven cleaners. No

commercial
oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating
of any kind should be used in or around any
part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners

will

damage the inside of the oven when the

self-clean cycle is used,

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Clean only parts listed in this Use and

Care

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. Before self-cleaning the oven, remove

the

broiler

pan, grid and other cookware.

e Be

sure to wipe up

excess

spillage before

starting the self-clean

cycle.

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If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn

the oven off and disconnect the power supply.

Have it

serviced by a qualified technician.

Surface Cooking

Units

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Use proper pan size-Select

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cookware having

~lat

bottoms large

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enough to cover the surface unit

heating element. The use

of

undersized cookware

will expose

a

portion of the surface unit to direct

contact and

may

result in ignition of clothing,

Proper relationship

of

cookware to surface unit

will also improve efficiency.

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Never leave the surface units unattended at

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high heat settings.

Boi]overs

cause smoking and

oreasy spil]overs

that may catch on fire.

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Be

sure the drip pans and the vent duct are not

covered and are in

place.

Theii-

absence during

cooking could

damage

range

parts

and wiring.

Do

not use aluminum foil to line the drip pans

or anywhere in the oven except as described in
this guide. Misuse could result in

a

shock, fire

hazard

or

damage to

the

range.

only

certain types of glass,

glas~ceramic,

earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable

for

cooktop service;

others may

break

because of the sudden change in temperature.

To minimize the possibility of burns,

ignition

of

flammable materials and

sp~Hage, the

handle

of

a container should be turned toward the center

of

the range withou[

extending

o~’er

the nearby

surface units.

Always

turn the surface units off before

removing cookware.

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To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric

shock?

always be certain that the controls for

all

surface units are at the off

positio~

and all coils

are cool before attempting to lift or remove a

unit.

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Do

not immerse or soak the removable surface

units. Do not put them in a dishwasher, Do

not

self-clean the surface units in the oven.

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(lean

the cooktop with caution.

If a wet

sponge

or

cloth is used to wipe

S@lS

on

a

hot

cook[op, be

careful to avoid steam

burns.

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When flaming foods are

under

the hood,

turn

the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread

the flame.

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Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or

medium high heat settings.

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Foods for frying should be as dry as possible.

Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods
can cause hot fat to

bubble

up and over the sides

of the pan.

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Use

little fat for effective shallow or deep-fat

frying.

Filling the pan too

full

of fat can cause

spillovers

when food is added.

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If a combination of

oiis

or fats

will

be used

in frying,

stir together before heating, or as fats

melt slowly.

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Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.

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Use a deep fat thermometer

whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE

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JBP22
JBP23

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A

Broiler Pan and Grid

(not included on all models)

Some models have

cooktops

for easier

lift-up
cleaning.

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Feature Index Not all models have all features.

Explained

on page

1

Storage Drawer (on some models)

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Anti-Tip Device See the installation Instructions.

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25, 30, 32
3 Broil Element 4,20,29
4 Oven Door Latch Use for Self-Cleaning only.

13, 16, 18, 20, 22–24

5 Oven Cycling Light

12

6

Surface Unit Control Knobs

8, 27

7 Oven Light Switch

(on

some models)

13

8 Oven On Light

12

9 Oven Set Control

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12, 13, 16, 18,20,27

10 Automatic Oven Timers, Clock and Minute Timer

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11 Oven Temp Control

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12, 13, 16–18, 20, 27

12 Surface Unit “On” Indicator Light

8

13 Oven Cleaning Light

23

14 Broiler Pan and Grid (on some models)

5, 18, 20, 29

Do not clean in the self-cleaning oven.

15 Oven Vent

4,27

Located under the right rear surface unit.

16 Cooktop/Lift-Up Cooktop (on some models)

25

17 Surface

U’nits,

Drip Pans

5, 26

18 Model and Serial Number Location

Located behind the

range

door or behind the storage drawer.

2

19 Oven Interior Light

(on

some models)

Comes on automatically when door

is

opened.

13, 28

20 Oven Shelf Supports Shelf positions for cooking are

suggested in the Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections.

13, 14, 18,21

21 oven

Shelf with Stop-Locks (number may

vary.)

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4, 12, 14,22,29

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Bake Element May be 1

ifted gentlv

for

wiping

the oven

floor.

4, 29

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~~ Lift-off

Oven Door with Broil Stop

Position

28

24 oven

Door Gasket

4,22,28

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Anti-Tip Label

HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE

TO YOUR OLD ONE?

Your new cooktop has electric

coil

surface

units.

The be~t

types of

cookware to use, plus

heat-up

and

If you

are

used to cooking with

gas burnets

or

t~ther

cool-down times.

depend

upon the type of burner or

types of electric

cooktops,

you

will notice

some surface unit you

hti}’e.

differences when you use electric

coils.

The following

chart will

hell?

vou to

under~tand

the

differences

b&ween

electric’c;il surface units and any

other type of cooktop you

may’ have

used in the past.

Type of Cooktop Description

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How it

Works

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El:c&ic Coil Flattened

metal

Eieats by direct

contact

With

the pm and by heating

the air

under the pan

[;(jr be~{

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tubing containing

cooking results.

use

good quality

gxins.

Electric coils

w-e more forgiving (lt

‘k.]

electric resistance

warped pan~

than

r-ad iant

or

~ol id

disks.

Heats

up q u

ickly

but doej not

chm:c

wire

su~pended

heat setting~ a~

quickly as

ga<

or induction. Electric

coils

itay

ho[

enough

to

o~er

a drip pan.

continue

cooking

for a short

time after they are turned

off.

Radiant

Electrlc c(>il~ 1

Heat

tra~e!~ to the g!:iss sur-iace

and then to the cookware, WJ pans

must be

flat

L)II

(Glass Ceramic)

under

a @ass- the

bottom

for good

cooking resulti. The

glas~

cooktop

stay~

hot

enough L(J

Cooktop

ceramic cooktop.

c(~ntinuc cook iu,g tif’ter it lS turt~ed ofl.

Remo\ e

the pan

f’mm

the

~urtace ?Ini[

i

f

o

yOLI

want

cooking

t(-) s[(~p.

Induction

High

f’requenc)

Pan~+ must he

made of”

terrous

metas

(metal that

attracts a magnet). Heat

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l,=,,=--,= ~

induction

coi]s

~==.

produced by a

magneiic

circuit between

the

coil and

(he

pan.

l-leats

up

right aw O:

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=--=.,,-..,,,

,,,. .,.>=.-

-,, ./,, ,,,, .,,,,

under a

glaw

and char]~:c~ Ileat

settings right away, like a gas cooktop.

After

turnin:

the

control

‘%/,,

,

,,\\

surfact.

oft.

the glass cooktop ii hot

from

the heat

of’

the pan, but

c(mk

i ng

~top~

right away.

Solid Disk

Solid

ctist

iron

Heat~ b> direct

contact

with

the pan. so pans must be flat on the

b(~ttom t’or

gmd

r)

-1

di~k

waled to the

c(~(~k

i n

g

result~.

Heats up

and cm)li

do~m

more slowly than electric

cwi

1 ~. The

k;

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C(K)LtOp

surf-tlce.

disk t[o~rs

hot

enough to

continue cooking

af’ter

it if turned

oft”. Renlo~c

the pan

tn~m the so]

id disk if’ you

v~ant the cooking to

stop.

Gas

Burners

Regular or waled

F’]amct hea[

the

pan$ directly. Pan ~latness

is not critical to cooking

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e

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gas

burners use

pan~

should be well balanced. Ga\ burners heat the pan

right

away and

change

*,1

either

1.P gas

heat sell

in:~

right away.

‘Whe~~ } (JLJ

turn the control

off.

cooking

~tops right aL\a:’.

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ga~.

SI.RFACE

CONTROLS

.4t

both OFF and HI the control “clicks”

into

Switching heats to higher

setting~

alwajs

show’s

position. You may hear

slight

“clicking”’ sounds

a

quicker change than switching to a

Iow’er wtti

n:.

during cooking, indicating

the

control is

Keeping

the unit at the heat

le%el

or

power level

you

ser.

How to

Set

the Controls

~ush

tl~e

knob in and turn in either

direction t~)

the

desired heat setting.
Be sure

yOLI

turn the

control

knob to OFF w

hen

jrOLi

finish cooking.

The surface unit “on” indicator

light wrill

glow when

AINY heat

on any surface unit i~

on.

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Cooking

(Aide

for Using Heat Settings

HI—Used to begin cooking or to bring water to

a

boil. Reduce heat setting after water

boils.

Medium High—(Setting halfway between HI and
MED) Maintains

a

fast boil on large amounts of food,

MED—Saut6 and brown; keeps food al a medium

boil or simmer.
Medium Low—(Setting halfway between MED and

LO) Cook

after

starting at HI; cooks with little water

in

co~rered

pan.

LO—Used for long

S1OW’

cooking

(simmering)

to
tenderize and develop flavors. Use this setting to melt
butter and chocolate or to

keep foods warm.

NOTE: The surface unit ‘on” indicator light may
glow between LO and OFF, but there is

no

power

to the surface units.

OFF

LO

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Medium

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HI

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Medium

Low / ,

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High

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MED

Light over the Surface Units

(cm

some models)

The switch must be pushed,

held

for several seconds and released for

the light to come on.

SURFACE COOKWARE TIPS

Cookware

Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware.

,4iuminum

RIGHT

cookware conducts heat faster than other metals.
Cast-iron and coated cast-iron cookware are slow
to absorb heat, but generally cook evenly at low to

rncdium

heat settings. Steel pans

may’

cook unevenly

‘C

if not combined with other metals.
For best cooking results pans should

be ilat

on the

-L

bottom. Match the size of the saucepan to the size

Not over 1 inch

of

the surface unit.

The

pan

should

not

extend

over

the

edge

of the surface unit more than 1 inch.

WRONG

Over 1

Inch

Deep

Fat

Frying

.

Do

not overfill cookware

with fat

that may

~pill

over when

adding food.

Frosty foods

bubble

vigorously. Watch food

frying

at high temperatures.

Keep the range

and

hood

clean

from

grease.

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SURFACE COOKWARE TIPS

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Wok Cooking

We recommend that

Do not use woks that have

you use only

a

support rings. Use of these

flat-bottomed wok.

types of woks, with or

They are available

at

without the ring in place,

your

local

retail store.

can be dangerous. Placing
the ring over the surface unit
will cause a build-up of heat that will damage the
porcelain cooktop. Do not try to use such woks

without the ring. You could be seriously burned
if the wok tipped over.

HOME CANNING TIPS

Canning should be done on surface units only.
pots that extend

be)ond 1 inch of

surfaue unit’s

drip pan are not recommended for most

sLIrface

cooking. However,

when

canning

with

water-bath or

pressure canner.

la~-ger-di;i~~]ete~-

pots may be used.

This is because boil in: water

[cmperatures

(even

under pressure) are

not

harmful to

the cook{op

surfaces surrounding the surface

units.

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 temperatures much
higher than boiling water. Such temperatures could
eventually harm the cooktop surfaces surrounding
the surface units.

Observe the Following Points in Canning

1. Be sure the

canner fit~

over

the center

of the

surface unit.

If

your

range

or its location does not

allow the

canner to be

centered ~~n [he ~urface

unit,

LISe

snlalle~--dia~~~cte~- pols for good

tanning results.

2. For best results. use canners

with Ilat

bottoms.

Canners with flanged

(n

rippled

bottonls (often

found

in enamelware) don’t

make

good contact with

the surface unit and take

a long

time to

boil

water.

Flat-bottomed canners are recommended.

3. When canning, use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources. Reliable recipes and procedures
are available from the manufacturer of your canner;
manufacturers of glass jars for canning, such as
Ball and Kerr: and the United States Department
of Agriculture Extension Service.

4. Remember that canning is a process that generates

large

amounts of steam. To avoid

burn<

from steam

or heat, be careful when canning.
NOTE: If your house has low voltage, canning

may take longer than expected, even though
directions have been carefully followed.

The process time will be shortened by:
(1)

using

a

pressure canner, and

(2) starting with HOT tap water for fastest

heating of large quantities of water.

10

The automatic timers and

clock

on your range are

helpful devices that serve several purposes.

STOP TIME DELAY START

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To Set the Clock

To

set the Clock, push the knob in and turn the clock hands to the correct
time. The Minute Timer pointer will move also. Let the knob out, then turn
the Minute Timer pointer to OFF.

Minute Timer To Set the Minute Timer

The Minute Timer

has

been combined with the

To set the Minute Timer, turn the center knob, without
CLOCK. Use it to time all your precise cooking pushing in, until pointer reaches number of minutes
operations. You’ 11 recognize the Minute Timer as the

you wish to time. (Minutes are marked, up to 60, in
pointer which is different in color and shape than the the center ring on the clock.) At the end of the set
clock hands.

time, a buzzer sounds to tell you time is up.

Turn knob, without pushing in, until pointer reaches

OFF and buzzer stops.

Questions and Answers

Q.

A.

Q.

A.

Must the clock be set on correct time of

Q. Can I change the time of day on the

day when I wish to use the Automatic Timers

clock while I’m Time Baking in the oven?

for baking?

A. The time of day on the clock should not be

Yes,

if

you wish to set the DELAY START or changed during any program that uses the oven

STOP TIME dials (on some models) to turn on and

timer. You must either stop those programs or wait

off at set times during timed functions,

until they are finished before changing the time.

Can

I use the Minute Timer during oven cooking?

The Minute Timer can be used during any cooking

function. The Automatic Timers

(DEL,AY

START
and STOP TIME dials) are used with TIMED
BAKE function only.

11

USING YOUR OVEN

Before Using Your Oven

1. [.ook

at the

controls. Be sure you understand how

3. Read over the information and tips that follow.

to set them properly. Read over the directions for

4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it,

the Automatic Oven Timers so you understand their

especially during the first weeks of using your

use with the controls.

new

range.

2. Check the oven interior. Look at the shelves.
Take a practice run at removing and replacing
them properly to give sure, sturdy support.

Oven Controls

Your range has two oven control

knobs—

OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP.
The OVEN SET knob has settings for BAKE,

TIMED BAKE, BROIL and OFF.
The OVEN TEMP knob maintains the temperature

you set, from WARM (

150°F.)

to BROIL

(550”F.)

and also at CLEAN

(880”F.).

On some models, the

OVEN TEMP knob also turns the oven OFF.

The oven cycling light glows until the oven reaches
your selected temperature, then goes off and

on

with

the oven element(s) during cooking.
The oven on light will glow any time the OVEN SET

knob is not in the OFF position.

OVEN SET

OVEN TEMP

Oven Shelves

The shelves are designed with stop-locks so that
when placed correctly on the shelf supports, they
will stop before coming out completely from the

oven, and will not tilt when removing food from or

placing food on them.
When placing cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out

to the bump on the shelf support. Place

the

cookware
on the shelf, then slide the shelf back into the oven.
This

will

eliminate reaching into the hot oven.

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

To replace, place the shelf on the shelf support with
the stop-locks (curved extension under the

shelf>

facing up toward the rear of the oven. Tilt up the front
and push the shelf toward the back

of

the

oven until it
goes past the bump on the shelf support. Then lower
the front of the shelf and push it

all

the

waj’

back.

Shelf Positions

The oven has four shelf supports as identified in
this illustration as A (bottom), B, C and D (top).

Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the
Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections.

/

Oven Light

(on

some models)

The light comes on automatically when the door is opened. On models with
an oven window, use the switch to turn the light on and off when the door
is closed.

BAKING

Do not lock the oven door with the latch during If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust
baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy Do It

Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately

Your,se~instructions

on how to adjust the thermostat.

using an oven control system. We recommend that NOTE: When the oven gets hot the top and outside
you operate the range for a number of weeks using the surfaces of the range get hot too.
item given on recipes as a guide to become familiar
with your new oven’s performance.

How to Set Your Range for Baking

To avoid possible burns, place the oven shelves

OVEN SET

in the correct position before you turn the oven on.

1. Turn the OVEN SET knob to BAKE and the
OVEN TEMP knob to the desired temperature.

2. Check the food for doneness at the minimum
time in the recipe. Cook longer if necessary.

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knob (on some models) to OFF when baking
is finished.

OVEN TEMP

13

BAKING

(continued)

Oven Shelves

Arrange the oven
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.

o

B

Q

o

Q

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/

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. B will be used more than C.

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Type of Food Shelf Position

I

I

I

Angel food cake

A

I

I

I

Biscuits or muffins

B or C

I

I

I

Cookies or cupcakes

B or C

I

I

I

Brownies B or C

I

I

Layer cakes

B or C

I

I

Bundt or pound cakes

A or B

I

I

I

pies or pie shells

B or C

I

I

Frozen pies

A (on cookie sheet)

I

I

I

Casseroles B or C

I

I

I

Roasting

A or B

Preheating

Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat means

Preheating is necessary for good results when baking

bringing the oven up to the specified temperature

cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles

before putting the food in the oven. To preheat, set the

and roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovens

oven at the correct temperature—selecting a higher

without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat

temperature does not shorten preheat time.

10 minutes. After the oven is preheated, place the
food in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat
from escaping.

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,

resulting in a lighter, more delicate browning.
Cakes and cookies require this type

of pan.

. Glass baking dishes also absorb heat. When

baking in glass baking dishes, the temperature may
need to be reduced by

25”F.

Pan Placement

For even cooking and proper browning, there must be
enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking
results will be better if baking pans are centered as
much as possible rather than being placed to the front
or to the back of the oven.

Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the
oven. Allow 1- to 1

~-inch space between pans as well

as from the back of the oven, the door and the sides.

If you need to use two shelves, stagger the pans so

one is

not

directly above the other.

Baking Guides

When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions

for the best baking results.

Cookies

When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without

sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked
in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have
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 one cookie sheet in the oven

at a time.

Pies

Cakes

For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pans

When baking cakes, warped or bent pans will cause

to produce a browner, crisper crust. Frozen pies in foil

uneven baking results and poorly shaped products.

pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet

A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe

for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away

recommends will usually be crisper, thinner and drier

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

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 by placing it on a lower shelf several inches
below the food.

Don’t Peek

Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do

DO NOT open the door to check until the minimum

not open the door to

look

at your food. Most recipes

time. Opening the oven door frequently during

provide minimum and maximum baking times such

cooking allows heat to escape and makes baking times

as “bake

30-40

minutes.”

longer. Your baking results may also be affected.

15

TIMED BAKING

How to Time Bake

Do

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

Your oven

can

be set to turn off and on automatically.

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

To set the clock, push the knob in and turn the clock
hands to

the

correct time.

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 the Cook

Time, the oven will turn

off

automatically.

NOTE: To

start

cooking immediately and turn
off automatically, you must turn the OVEN SET
knob

to

TIMED BAKE.

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1. To set the Stop Time, push in the knob on

the

STOP TIME dial and turn the pointer to the time
you want

{he

oven to turn off; for example

6:00.

The DELAY START dial should be at the same
position

as

the time of day on the

clock.

OVEN SET

I

OVEN TEMP

2. Turn the OVEN SET knob to TIMED BAKE. Turn
the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired oven
temperature, for example

250”F.

The oven will start
immediately, continue to cook for the programmed
amount of time. then shut off automatically.

3. Remove the food from the oven. Remember, foods
that are left in the oven continue cooking after the
controls are off.

NOTE: Foods that are highly perishable, such as

milk,

eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should

not be allowed to sit for more than one hour

before

or

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

bacteria growth.

16

How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop

To

avoid possible burns, place the shelves in

the correct position before you turn the oven on.

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

NOTE: You must

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the TIMED BAKE setting.

U

1.

To set the Start Time, push in the knob on
the DELAY START dial and turn the pointer
to the time you want the oven to turn on, for
example

3:30.

2. To set the Stop Time, push in the knob on the
STOP TIME dial and turn the pointer to the time
you want the oven to turn off, for example

6:00.

This means your recipe called for 2X hours of
baking time.

The time on the STOP

TI.NfE

dial must be later
than the time shown on the range clock and the
DELAY START dial.

3. Turn the OVEN SET knob to TIMED BAKE. Turn

the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired temperature.

4. When cooking is completed, turn the OVEN SET
knob or the OVEN TEMP knob (on some models)
to OFF and remove the food from the oven.
Remember, foods that are left in the oven continue
cooking after the controls are off.

NOTE:

● Foods that are highly perishable, such as milk, eggs,

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

ulill

speed harmful

bacteria growth.

“

The oven indicator light(s) at the TIMED BAKE

setting may work differently than they do at the

BAKE setting.

ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT-DO

ZT

YOURSELF!

You may

feel

that your new oven cooks differently

To Adjust the Thermostat:

than the one it replaced. We recommend that you

1. Pull the OVEN TEMP knob off the shaft, look at

use your new oven for a few weeks to become more
familiar with it, following the times given in your

the back of the knob and note the current setting
before making any adjustments.

recipes as a guide.

2. Loosen both screws on the back of the knob.

If you think your

new oven is too hot or too cold, you

can adjust the thermostat yourself.

If you think it is

3. If the oven temperature seems too hot, move

too hot, adjust the thermostat to make it cooler. If you

the pointer toward the words MAKE COOLER.

think it is

t~o cool,

adjust the thermostat to make

i~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

2040

degrees.

4

P

Back of OVEN

TEMP knob

Front of OVEN TEMP knob

If the temperature seems too cool, move the

pointer

toward the words MAKE HOTTER.

Each notch will

chatlge

the oven temperature

about 10 degrees Fahrenheit.

Tighten

the

scre~~s.

5. Replace the knob, matching the flat area of the
knob to the shaft.

17

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.

Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats.
Therefore, oven controls are set to Baking or Timed
Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound,
indicating the oven is working properly. ) Timed
Baking will turn the oven on and off automatically.

Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing,
after being removed from the oven. Standing time
recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes. This

allows

roasts to firm up and makes them easier to
carve. Internal temperature will rise about 5° to 10”F.;
to compensate for temperature increase, if desired,

remove roast from oven sooner (at 5° to

10“F.

less

than temperature in the guide).
Remember that food will continue to cook in the

hot oven and therefore should be removed when
the desired internal temperature has been reached.

1. Place the shelf

in A or B position.
No preheating

is necessary.

2. Check the weight
of the meat. Place
the meat fat-side-up,
or poultry

breast-

1

3.

Turn the OVEN

SET to BAKE
and the OVEN

TE,MP

to
the desired
temperature.

OVEN SET

OVEN,TEMP

side-up, on the roasting grid in a shallow pan. The

4. After roasting is complete, turn the OVEN SET

melting fat will baste the meat. Select a pan as

knob or the OVEN TEMP knob (on some models)

close to the size of the meat as possible. (The
broiler pan with grid is a good pan for this. )

to OFF.

Use of Aluminum Foil

You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan.
This makes clean-up easier when using the pan

for

marinating, cooking with fruits, cooking heavily
cured meats or basting food during cooking. Press
the foil tightly around the inside of the pan.

18

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.
For roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer at
half-hour intervals after half the 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 not necessary 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

Frozen Roasts

Frozen roasts of beef, pork, lamb, etc., can be started
without thawing, but allow 10 to 25 minutes per
pound additional time (10 minutes per pound for

roasts under 5 pounds, more time for larger

roasts),

Type

Meat

Tender cuts; rib, high quality sirloin
tip, rump or top round*

Lamb

leg

or bone-in shoulder*

Veal shoulder,

leg

or loin*
Pork loin, rib or shoulder*
Ham, precooked

Poultry

Chicken or Duck

Chicken pieces
Turkey

Oven

Temperature

325°

325°

325°
325°
325°

325°
350°

325°

Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting.

Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly.
Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked
successfully without thawing.

Follow

the directions

given on the package label.

Doneness

Rare:
Medium:
Well Done:
Rare:
Medium:

Well Done:
Well Done:
Well Done:
To Warm:

Well Done:
Well Done:

Well Done:

Approximate Roasting Time

in Minutes per Pound

3

to 5 lbs.

24–30
30-35
3545
21-25
25-30
30-35
35-45
35-45

6

to 8 lbs.

18-25
22-25
28-33
20-23
24-28
28-33

3040
30-40

10

minutes per pound (any weight)

3

to 5 lbs.

Over 5 lbs.

35-40

30-35

35-40
10 to 15 Ibs. Over 15 Ibs,
20-25

15-20

Internal

Temperature “F.

140°–1500t

1500–1 60°
1700–1 85°
1400–1

50°t

150°– 160°
1700–1 85°
1700–1 80°
170°–1800
1250–1 30°

1850–1 90°
185°– 190°

In thigh:

1850–1 90°

*For boneless

rolled roasts over 6

inches thick, add 5 to 10 minutes per

pound

to

times given

above.

Wile Us.

Department

of Agriculture

says

“Rare beef

is

popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F. means

some food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)

19

BROILING

Do not lock the oven door with the latch while

Turn the food only once during broiling. Time the foods

broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.

for the first side according to the Broiling Guide. Turn the

Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from

food, then use the times given for the second side as a

the upper element in the oven. Most fish and tender cuts

guide to the

prefen-ed

doneness.

of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to keep
spattering and smoking to a minimum.

1. H the meat has fat or gristle around the edge,

cut vertical slashes through both about 2 inches
apart. If desired, the fat may be trimmed, leaving
layer about 1/8” thick.

2. Place the meat on the broiler grid in the broiler pan.

Always use the grid so the fat drips into the broiler
pan; otherwise the juices may become hot enough
to catch fire.

3. Position shelf on recommended shelf position as

suggested in Broiling Guide.

4. Leave the door open to

the broil stop position.

The door stays open

by

itself, yet the proper
temperature is
maintained in the oven.

5.

Turn the OVEN SET and the OVEN TEMP knobs

to

BI?OIL.

Preheating the elements is not

necessary. (See the notes in the Broiling Guide.)

6. When finished broiling, turn the OVEN SET knob
or the OVEN TEMP knob (on some models) to
OFF. Serve food immediately, leaving the broiler

pan and grid outside the oven to cool during the

meal for easiest cleaning.

Use of Aluminum Foil

You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan
and broiler grid. However, you must mold the foil
tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid.

Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat and meat

juices from draining to the broiler pan. The juices

could become hot enough to catch on fire. If you do

not cut the slits, you are frying, not broiling.

(Juestions

and Answers

Q=

A.

Q=

A.

When broiling, is it necessary to always use a
grid in the pan?

Yes. Using the grid 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

grid and stay cooler, thus preventing excessive

spatter and smoking.
Do I need to grease my broiler grid to prevent

meat from sticking?

No. The broiler grid is designed to reflect broiler

Q. Why are my meats not turning out as brown

as they should?

A. In some areas, the power (voltage) to the oven

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

Q. Should I salt the meat before broiling?

heat, thus keeping the surface cool enough to A. No. Salt draws out the juices and allows them to
prevent the meat from sticking to the surface.

evaporate. Always salt after cooking. Turn the

However, spraying the broiler grid lightly

meat with tongs; piercing the meat with a fork

with a vegetable cooking spray before cooking

allows the juices to escape. When broiling poultry

will make clean-up easier.

or fish, brush each side often with butter.

20

c

Always use a broiler pan and grid. They are

● When arranging food on

~he

pan, do not let fatty
designed to minimize smoking and spattering by edges hang over the sides because dripping fat
trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan.

could soil the oven.

● The oven door should be open to the broil

● Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning the oven

stop position.

shelf at next lowest shelf position and increasing

.

If desired, marinate meats or chicken before

cooking time given in this guide

1

l/z times per side.

broiling, or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to

10 minutes only.

Quantity and/or

Shelf

First Side

Second Side

Food

Thickness

Position

Time, Minutes Time,

.Minutes

Comments

Arrange in single layer.

Bacon

]1~

lb

(about

8

c

472

4

;/,

thin

slice~)

Ground Beef

1

lb.

(4

patties)

Well Done

1/2 to 3/4

inch thick

c

10 7

Space evenly.

Up to 8 patties take about same time.

Beef Steaks

Rare
Medium
Well Done

1 inch thick

( 1 to 1 X lbs. )

c
c

c

c
c
c

6

8

12

5
6

11

7–8

14-16

20--25

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

frying

is recommended.
Slash fat.

Rare
Medium
Well Done

1 X inch thick

(2

to 2X lbs. )

10

15

25

Chicken

1 whole
(2 to

2J<

lbs.),

split lengthwise

A

35

10-15

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

Bakery Products

Bread (Toast)

or

~

to 4

s]i~es

Toaster Pastries

1

pkg.

(2)

English Muffins2 (split)

Lobster Tails

~–~

(6 to 8 oz. each)

C

or D

C or D

Space evenly. Place English muffins
cut-side-up and brush with butter,
if des i red.

B

13-16

Do

not

turn over.

Cut

through back of shell. Spread
open. Brush with melted butter before
broiling and after half

of broiling time.

Handle and turn very carefully. Brush

Fish

1

-lb. fillets

1/4

to

c

5 5

l/~ inch thick

with lemon butter

b~fore

and ‘during
cooking, if desired. Preheat broiler to
increase

browning.

Ham Slices

1

inch thick

B

8 8

(precooked)

Increase time 5 to 10 minutes per side
for

1 X

inch thick or home cured ham.

Slash

fat

Pork Chops

Well Done

2

(

1/2

inch thick)

2

( 1 inch thick),

about 1 lb.

c

B

10

13

10

1.3

Lamb Chops

Medium
Well Done

2

( 1 inch thick),

about 10 to

12

07.

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B

10

12

14
17

Slash fat.

Medium
Well Done

2 ( 1)+

inch thick),

about 1 lb.

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If

desired. split sausages in half

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

similar precooked
sausages,
bratwurst

21

OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN

Normal Cleaning Time: 3 hours

Quick Reminder:

1. Turn the OVEN SET and the OVEN TEMP

knobs to CLEAN.

2. Latch the door.

3. Set the automatic oven timers.

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.
We recommend venting with an open window or

using

a

ventilation fan or hood during the first

self-

clean cycle.

1. Remove all cookware and any aluminum foil from
the oven—they 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.

2.

To

avoid heavy smoke in the kitchen during

self-

cleaning, wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom.
(If you use soap, rinse thoroughly before self
cleaning to prevent staining. ) The enamel grid and
broiler pan may be cleaned in the self-clean oven.
However, to help prevent heavy smoke caused by
self-cleaning the greasy soil in the pan, you must
first clean off the excess grease.

3. Clean spatters or spills on the oven front frame, and

the oven door outside the gasket with a dampened
cloth. The oven front frame and the oven door
outside the gasket do not get cleaned by the

self-

clean cycle. On these areas use detergent and hot
water or a soap-filled steel wool pad. Rinse well
with a vinegar and water solution. This will help
prevent a brown residue from forming when the
oven is heated. Buff these areas with a dry cloth.
Do not clean the gasket.

Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners. Clean the
top, sides and outside front of the oven door with
soap and water.

Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place.

Do not rub or clean the door

gasket—

the fiberglass material of the gasket has an
extremely low resistance to abrasion. An intact
and well-fitting oven door gasket is essential for

energy-efficient oven operation and good baking
results. If you notice the gasket becoming worn,
frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become
displaced on the door, you should have it replaced.

4. Close the door and make sure the oven light is
off. If the oven light is not turned off, the life of
the bulb will be shortened or it may burn out
immediately.

Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven
protectors in or near the self-cleaning oven.

A combination of any of these products plus the high
clean cycle temperatures may damage the porcelain

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tmlsh ot the oven

Oven light

Oven
front frame

Oven

door gasket

Outside

Inside

oven

oven

gasket gasket

22

How to Set the Oven for Cleaning

Quick Reminder:

1. Turn the OVEN SET and the OVEN TEMP

knobs to CLEAN.

2. Latch the door.

3. Set the automatic oven timers.

1. Turn the OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP knobs to

CLEAN. The controls will snap into position when
the CLEAN location is reached.

2. Slide the latch
handle to the
right as far
as-it will go.

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Never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle

will damage the door lock mechanism.

3.

Set the automatic timers:

STOP TIME DELAY START

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Make sure both the clock and the DELAY START

dial show the correct time of day. When the
DELAY START knob is pushed in and turned, it
will “pop” into place when the time shown on the
clock is reached.

“

Push in and turn the STOP TIME knob. Set the Stop

Time for 3 hours later than present time

of day—for

example, if it is

6:00

now, set Stop Time for

9:00.

“

The oven cycling light (below the OVEN TEMP

knob), the cleaning light and the oven on light will
glow, indicating that the self-clean cycle has begun.
When the oven reaches a certain temperature, the
oven door will lock. The latch handle cannot be moved
until oven cleaning is complete and the oven cools
down. Oven door and window (on some models) get
hot during self-clean cycle. DO NOT TOUCH.

● The oven will smoke the first time you use the

self-

clean cycle even though you have wiped up any
excessive soil. This is normal and should stop in
about 10 minutes. To help control the smoke, turn
on the exhaust fan over the range when you use the
self-clean cycle the first time.

To Stop a Clean Cycle

1. Turn the OVEN SET knob or the OVEN TEMP knob (on some models)

to OFF.

2. Wait until the oven has cooled below the locking temperature to

unlatch the door.

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pqe)

23

OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN

(continued)

After a Clean Cycle

After cleaning is complete. the door will stay locked You may notice some white ash in the oven.

until the oven

cools

down. The door latch and oven

Just wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools.

control knobs must be returned to their original

If white spots remain, remove them with a

soap-

positions before you can use the oven.

filled steel wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly

1.

When oven has cooled.

with a vinegar and water mixture. These deposits are

slide the latch handle to

usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the

the left as far as it will

clean cycle.

go

and open the door.

If the oven is not

clean

after one clean cycle,

lf

you cannot slide

the

latch easily to unlock the

repeat the cycle.

door,

allow additional time

for

cooling.

If

the shelves become hard to slide, wipe the shelf

2. Turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF.

supports with cooking oil.

Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF.

NOTE: To start and stop cleaning at a time

later

than shown on clock, push in and turn the DELAY
START dial to the time you wish cleaning to start.
Then set the STOP TIME dial for 3 hours later than
the Start Time. The oven will automatically turn on
and off at the set times.

Questions and Answers

Q. Why won’t my oven clean immediately even

though I set all the time and clean

kn;bs

correctly?

A. Check to be sure your DELAY START dial is set

to the same

time

as the range

clock.

Also check to

be sure the

latch

handle is moved to the right.

Q. If my oven

clock

is not set to the correct time

of day, can I still self-clean my oven?

A. No. Your Automatic Oven Timers use the range

clock to help start and stop

the

self-cleaning cycle.

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

yOLI

do use them and do not wipe

the oven

absolutel} clean

afterward, 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

excessi~e

soil. and you should

switch the OVEN SET knob

to

OFF. Open the

windows to rid the room

of smoke. Allow the oven

to cool for at least one hour before opening the door.
Wipe up the excess soil and reset the

clean

cycle.

Q. Is the “crackling” or “popping” sound I hear

during cleaning normal?

A. Yes. This is the metal heating and cooling during

both the cooking and cleaning functions.

24

Q.

A.

Q.

Should there be

an~7

odor during the cleaning?

Yes,

there will be an odor during the first few
cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might
also cause an odor when cleaning.

What causes the hair-like lines on the enameled
surface of my oven?

.4. This is

a

normal condition resulting from heating
and cooling during cleaning. They do not affect
how your oven performs.

Q.

Why do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning?

A.

Some types of soil will leave a deposit which is ash.

It can be removed with a damp sponge or cloth.

Q. My oven shelves do not slide easily. What is

the matter?

A. After many cleanings, the oven shelves will lose

their luster and become hard to slide. To make the

shelves slide more easily, wipe the shelf supports
with cooking oil.

Q. My oven shelves have become gray after the

self-clean cycle.

Is

this normal?

A

Q

Yes. After the self-clean cJcle, the shelves

will

lose some luster and change to a deep gray color.

Can

I

cook food on the cooktop while the oven

is self-cleaning?

A. Yes. While the oven is self-cleaning, you can use

the cooktop just as you normally do.

Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient
and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to

help assure safe and proper maintenance.
BE SURE ELECTRIC POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART

OF THE RANGE.

A

If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason,

be sure anti-tip device is re-engaged properly when the range
is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of
the range and cause injury.

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Porcelain Enamel Cooktop

The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but

If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use a

breakable if misused. This finish is acid-resistant.

dry paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right away.

However, any acidic foods spilled (such as fruit

When the surface has cooled, wash with soap and

juices, tomato or vinegar) should not be permitted

water. Rinse well.

to remain on the finish.

For other spills such as fat smatterings,

wash with
soap and water or cleansing powders after the surface
has cooled. Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.

Lift-Up Cooktop

(on some models)

Some models have a cooktop that can be lifted up

for easier cleaning. To make cleaning easier, the

entire cooktop may be lifted up and supported in the
up position.

Be sure all surface units are turned off before
raising the cooktop. The surface units do not need to

be removed before lifting, however, you may remove
one to make raising the cooktop easier. There are two
side supports that lock into position when the cooktop
is lifted up. After cleaning under the cooktop with
hot, mild soapy water and a clean cloth, lower the
cooktop. Be careful not to pinch your fingers.

To lower the cooktop, push the rods back and gently
lower the cooktop until it rests in place.

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ne.rt page)

25

CARE AND CLEANING

(continued)

Surface Units and Drip Pans

To clean the surface units, turn the control to the
highest setting for

a

minute. The coils will burn off

any soil.
CAUTION

“

Be sure all the controls are turned to OFF and

the surface units are cool before attempting to
remove them.

. Do not immerse the surface units in liquids

of any kind.

. Do not clean the surface units in a dishwasher.

● Do not bend the surface unit plug terminals.

● Do not attempt to clean, adjust or in any way repair

the plug-in receptacle.

To remove a surface unit:

To remove the drip pans for cleaning.
must be removed first.

Surface Unit

the surface units

Drip Pan

Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above the drip pan
and pull it out.

Do not lift the surface unit more than 1 inch.
If you do, it may not lie flat on the drip pan when
you plug it back in.

Repeated lifting of the surface unit more
than 1 inch above the drip pan can permanently
damage the receptacle.

To replace a surface unit:
. Replace the drip pan into the recess in the

cooktop. Make sure opening in the pan lines up
with the receptacle.

● Insert the terminals of the surface unit through the

opening in the drip pan and into the receptacle.

“

Guide the surface unit into place so it rests evenly.

Drip Pans

Remove the surface units. Then lift out the drip pans.

For best results, clean the drip pans by hand.

Place them in a covered container (or a plastic bag)
with 1/4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub
with a soap filled scouring pad if necessary. Rinse
with clean water and polish with a clean soft cloth.

The drip pans may also be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Black drip pans (on some models) may be cleaned in

a self-cleaning oven after they have been thoroughly
rinsed. However, self-cleaning them may cause them
to lose their original luster and shine.

Clean the area under the drip pans often.

Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch on fire.
Do not cover the drip pans with foil. Using foil

so close to the receptacle could cause shock, fire or
damage to the range.

Cooktop Surface Light

(on some models)

When changing a cooktop light, do not touch the

To replace:

metal at the ends of the light.

● Place fingers on the top

The cooktop light is easily replaced with a fluorescent

near each end of the light.

tube of

:he

same wattage. Before changing the light,

● Press the light into the slots

pull the plug to the range or disconnect the power at

until it snaps into place.

the main fuse or circuit breaker panel.

● Move light cover down and

To remove:

snap into place.

● Lift the light cover by pulling the bottom edge

toward you and then up.

● Place fingers on top near each end of the light.

● Roll the top of the light gently toward the front of

the range and gently pull the light from the socket,
making sure it does not hit the light cover.

26

Control Panel and Knobs

Clean up any spills or spatters with a damp cloth.
Remove heavier soil with warm, soapy water.

Clean the control panel with mild liquid dish detergent
and a soft cloth. Rub the control panel lightly.

CAUTION: Do not use abrasives of any kind on
the control panel. The lettering on models with touch
pads is sensitive to abrasives and pressure.

The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning.
To remove a knob, pull it straight off the stem. Wash
the knobs in soap and water but do not soak.

Metal Parts

Do not use steel wool, abrasives, ammonia or commercial oven
cleaners. To safely clean surfaces; wash, rinse and then dry with a

soft cloth.

Glass Surfaces

To clean the outside glass finish,

use a glass cleaner.

Rinse and polish with a dry cloth.

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Painted Surfaces

Painted surfaces include the outside oven door, sides, control panel
and drawer front. Clean these with soap and water or a vinegar and water
solution. Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleansing powders,

steel wool or harsh abrasives on any painted surface.

Oven Vent

The oven is vented through an opening under the right rear surface unit.

Never cover the opening with aluminum foil or any other material. This
would prevent the oven vent from working properly.

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page]

27

CARE AND CLEANING

(continued)

Lift-Off Oven Door

The oven door is removable,

but it is heavy. You may need
help removing and replacing the
door. Do not lift the door

by

the

handle. This

can

cause the glass

to break or

can

cause damage to

the door.
To remove the door, open it a

few inches to the special stop
position that will hold the door
open. Grasp firmly on each side
and lift the door straight up and
off the hinges.

NOTE: Be careful not to place hands between the
hinge and the oven door frame as the hinge could
snap back and pinch fingers.

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.

[f

hinges snap back against the oven frame, pull

them back out.

TO

CLEAN THE DOOR:
Inside of the door:
. Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during

the 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.

e

Do not rub or clean the door gasket—the fiberglass

material of the gasket has an extremely low
resistance to abrasion. An intact and well-fitting
oven door gasket is essential for energy-efficient
oven operation and good baking results. If you
notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged
in any way or if it has become displaced on the door,
you should have it replaced.

NOTE: The gasket is designed with a gap at the
bottom to allow for proper air circulation.

Inside Gasket

Gasket

Outside Gasket

Outside of the door:

●

bTse

soap and water to thoroughly clean the top,
sides and front of the oven door. Rinse well. You
may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on
the outside of the door.

. Spillage of’ marinades, fruit juices, 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.

Oven Light Replacement

(on some models)

CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb,

disconnect the electric power for your range at the

main fuse or circuit breaker

panel

or pull the plug.

Be sure to let the

light

cover and bulb cool completely

before removing

or

replacing them. When in use, light

bulbs can become warm enough to break

if

touched

with a moist cloth

or

towel.

J$’hen

cleaning, avoid
touching warm lights with cleaning cloths if the light
cover is removed.

The oven light (bulb) is

‘/

covered with a removable

,px

P

glass cover which is held ‘ -, }~

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in place with a wire. Remove -~,, j I ~ ‘

‘~

the oven door, if desired, to
reach the cover easily.

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To remove:

“

Hold your hand under the cover so it doesn’t fall

when released. With fingers of the same hand,

firmly push back the wire cover holder. Lift off

the cover.

DO NOT ’REMOVE ANY SCREWS.
s

Replace bulb with 40-watt home appliance bulb,

To replace cover:

c

Place it into the groove of the light receptacle. Pull

the wire forward to the center of cover until it snaps
in place. When in place, the wire holds the cover
firmly. Be certain

the

wire is in the depression in the

center of the cover.

*

Connect electric power to the range.

wire

cover holder

28

Oven Shelves

Clean

the shelwres

with an abrasive cleanser or steel

wool.

After

cleaning. rinse the shelves with clean water

and dry with a

clean cloth.

Oven shelves may be cleaned in self-cleaning oven.

Fiomever.

they

will

darken. lose their luster and

txxorne

hard to slide. Wipe the

shelf

supports with

cooking oil after self-cleaning

to

make shelves

slide

more

easily.

Broiler Pan and Grid

After broiling, remove the broiler pan

from

the oven.

Renlo~

e the grid from the pan. Carefully pour out the

ore:15e

from the pan into a proper container. Wash

and

~-

rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water with a

soap-

filled or plastic scouring pad.

The

enamel

grid

and broiler pan may be cleaned in

the

self-clean oven. However, [o

pre~~ent

heavy smoke

caused

by self-cleaning the greasy soil in the pan, you

must first clean

off the excess grease.

if

food has burned on, sprinkle the grid with

detergent while hot

and co~er

with wet paper

towcl~

or zi dishcloth. Soaking

the

pan will

remove

burned-on foods.

The broiler pan may be cleaned with a commercial
oven cleaner. If

the g-id

is

grey

enamel, it can also be
cleaned with an oven cleaner. If the grid is chrome, do

not

use an oven cleaner to clean it.

Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in
the dishwasher.

Do

not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere in

the range.

How to

Remove the Storage Drawer or Kick Panel to

Clean

Under the Range

The area under the range can be reached easily for
cleaning by removing the bottom drawer (on some
models).

To

remove.

pLlll

the drawer

out all

the way,

tilt

up

the front and remove it. To replace, insert

glides

at

the back of

the

drawer

bey’on~i ~he

stop on range

g] ides.

Lift the drawer if necessary to insert easily.

Le(

the

front

of the drawer- down, then push in to close.

To clean under

models

with a front kick panel,

remove the

panel

by

pLlll ing

it straight out at the

bottom. To replace

the

panel,

first hook

the top tabs

on

and

then

(he botto[n

tabs.

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Heating Elements

Do not clean the bake element or the broil element.

Any

soil

will

burn off when

[he

elements are heated.

The bake

element

can be

lifted gently

to

clean

the

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o~en tloor. If

spilloters. residue or ash accumulate

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around the bake

element

gentljr wipe

around the

element with

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water.

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29

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE YOU

BEGiN

Read these instructions completely

and

carefdly.

IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for
the local electrical inspector’s use.

IMPORTllNT: OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING

CODES AND ORDINANCES.
NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave

these

instructions with the appliance after
installation is completed.

NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Use and
Care Guide and Installation Instructions for
future use.

N(JlJ3:

This appliance must be properly

grounded.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

. Large blade screwdriver

● Channel lock pliers or

small

ratchet wrench

with

3/16” socket (for leveling range)

● 1/4” hex head nutdriver

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

CAUTION, FOR PERSONAL SAFETY:
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH

THIS APPLIANCE.

REMOVE HOUSE FUSE OR OPEN
CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE BEGINNING
INSTALLATION.

This appliance must be supplied with the proper

voltage and frequency, and connected to an
individual, properly grounded branch circuit,
protected by a circuit breaker or time delay fuse, as
noted on the rating plate.

Wiring must conform to National Electric Codes.
If the electric service provided does not meet the

above specifications, it is recommended that a
licensed electrician install an approved outlet.

Because range terminals are not accessible after
range is in position, flexible service conduit or cord
must be used.

STEP 1
PREPARE THE OPENING

lti” spacing is recommended from the range to

adjacent vertical walls above cooktop surface.

Allow 30” minimum clearance between surface

units and bottom of unprotected wood or metal

top cabinet, and 15” minimum between

countertop and adjacent cabinet bottom.

EXCEPTIOAT:

Installation of a listed microwave
oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall
conform to the installation instructions packed

with that appliance.
To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching

over heated surface units, cabinet storage space
above the surface units should be avoided. If
cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk can be
reduced by installing a range hood that projects
horizontally a min. of 5“ beyond the bottom of
the cabinets. Make sure the wall coverings,
countertops and cabinets around the range can

withstand heat generated by the range, oven or
cooktop

UP

to

200°1?

NOT LESS THAN

WIDTH OF RANGE

/“

1

OUTLET BOX

/WITHIN EITHER

INSTALL
OUTLET
ON EITH
SIDE OF

30

PREPARE THE OPENING

(cent’d)

Flooring Under the Range

Your range,

like

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

When moving the range on this type

of flooring, use care, and follow these simple and

inexpensive instructions.
The range should be installed on a 1/4 inch thick

sheet of plywood (or similar material) as follows:

When the

floor

covering ends at the front of the

range, the area that the range

will

rest on should
be built up with plywood to the same level or
higher than the floor covering. This will allow
the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing.

STEP 2
PREPARE FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Use only a 3-conductor, or if required a

4-

conductor range cord set as noted below. These
cord sets are provided with ring

type terminals.

The electrical rating of the cord must be 125/250

volts minimum, 40 amperes.

NOTE: Only a 4-conductor cord is to be used

when the appliance is installed in a mobile home
or where local codes do not permit grounding
through the neutral.

STEP 3

1.

Locate connector block at the bottom rear of

range and remove rear wiring cover.

2. Directly below the connector block is a hole

with a knockout ring for accommodating conduit
fittings. Brackets provided are used to support
the flexible cord strain relief, which must be

securely attached to the cord set.

WIRING COVER

(sHOwN ‘EMOvED) /? fl ~

CONNECTOR

STRAIN RELIEF BRACKETS
(PROVIDED WITH RANGE CORD
SET NOT PART OF RANGE.)

STEP 4
3-WIRE SYSTEM

Power Cord Installation-Insert screws

through power cord terminals so that the screws
pass through connector block terminals and
engage nuts. Tighten screws securely.

SCREW+

t

+

POWER CORD

~>

&x’

RING TERMINAL

+

&

+

POWER

CORD

CONNECTOR

BLOCK

& +f:;ABLE

TERMINAL

Cable Direct Installation-Clamp bare wires

between the connector block terminals and
movable nuts with screws tightened securely.

1. Copper Wiring

~

SCREW

TERMINAL

Connect the neutral or grounded wire of the

supply circuit to the neutral terminal of the
connector block, located in the center. The
power leads must be connected to the outside

(brass colored) terminals.

WARNING: CONNECTOR BLOCK IS
APPROVED FOR COPPER WIRE

CONNECTION ONLY.

31

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

2. Aluminum Wiring

A. Connect length of copper building wire to

range terminal block.
B. Splice copper wires to aluminum wiring using

special connectors designed and

U.L.

approved
for joining copper to aluminum, and follow the
connector manufacturer’s recommended
procedure closely.

NOTE: Wire used, location and enclosure
of splices, etc., must conform to good wiring
practice and local codes.

STEP 5
4-WIRE SYSTEM

SPECIAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

Frame grounded to neutral of appliance
through a link. If used in a

MOBILE

HOME or

if LOCAL

CODES

do not permit grounding

through the neutral:

- -

—

1) disconnect the link from neutral,

z)

use grounding terminal or lead to ground

unit in accordance with local codes, and

3) connect neutral terminal

or

lead to branch

circuit in usual manner.

(If the appliance is to be connected by

means of a cord set, use 4-conductor cord

for this purpose.) ,, ,,

,,

CONNECTOR
BLOCK

4TH GROUNDING LEAD

~

u

GROUND
LUG

STEP 6
ANTI-TIP BRACKET INSTALLATION
AN

ANTI-TIP bracket is supplied with instructions

for installation in a variety of locations. The

instructions include a template, a parts list and a

list of tools necessary

to

complete the installation.
Read the IMPORTANT SAFEIY INSTRUCTIONS
and the instructions that

fit

your situation before

beginning installation.

32

WARNING

1. Range must be secured by ANTI-TIP bracket

supplied.

2. See instructions to install (supplied with

bracket).

3. Unless properly installed, range could be
tipped by stepping or sitting on door. Injury
might result from spilled hot liquids or from
range itself.

Typical installation of Anti-Tip bracket

Attachment to Wall

Bracket

, Wal/Plate

STEP 7

LEVELING THE RANGE

The range must be

level.

Leveling

feet

are located
at each corner of the base of the rang-e. Remove
the storage drawer or kick panel (depending on
your model) and using channel

locks,

rotate the
leveling feet in and out as required to level the
range. (For instructions on how to remove and
replace the storage drawer or the kick panel, see
the Cleaning

b’nder

the Range section in Care
and Cleaning.) On some models, there are plastic
covers which may be removed for easy
adjustment (just squeeze and pull).

One of the rear leveling feet will

engage the

ANTI-TIP bracket

(allow

for some side to side
adjustment). Allow a minimum clearance of 1/8”
between the range and the leveling foot that

is

to

be installed into the ANTI-TIP bracket.
Check the range for proper installation into the

ANTI-TIP bracket (after the range has been

properly installed) by removing the

kick

panel or

storage drawer and inspecting the rear

leveling

leg. Make sure it fits securely into the

slot.

i

STEP 8

FINAL

CHECK

Be

sure

all

switches are in the OFF position

before leaving the range.

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

SURFACE

UNITS

NOT

FUNCTIONING
PROPERLY

OVEN WILL
NOT WORK

OVEN

LIGHT

DOES

NOT

WORK

FOOD

DOES

NOT

BROIL PROPERLY

FOOD

DOES NOT
ROAST OR BAKE
PROPERLY

OVEN DOOR

IS

CROOKED

OVEN

DOOR

ACCIDENTALLY LOCKED

DURING

COOKING

OVEN DOOR WILL
NOT UNLOCK

OVEN NOT CLEAN
AFTER CLEAN CYCLE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

Surface units

are

not plugged in solidly.

Q

Drip

pans

are not set securely in the

cooktop.

* Surface unit controls are not properly set.

* Plug

on range is not completely

inserted in the

electrical outlet.

●

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

●

Oven controls not properly set.

●

Door left in locked position after cleaning.

. Light bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace.

●

Switch

operating oven light is broken. Call for service.

●

The OVEN SET knob not set at BROIL.

“

The OVEN TEMP knob not set at BROIL.

●

Door not left open to the broil stop position as recommended.

●

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 broil pan rack has

not

been fitted properly and

slit as recommended.

● The OVEN SET knob not set at BAKE.

Q

The OVEN TEMP knob not set at proper temperature.

c

Oven shelf is not level.

●

Incorrect cookware or cookware of’ improper size is being used.

● Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven

Thermostat—

Do

It

YourseZfsection.

● Because the oven door is removable, it sometimes

gets

out of position

during installation.

To

straighten

the

door, push down on the high corner.

● Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to

OFF”.

AI1ow oven to cool.

Never force the door latch handle.

Q

Oven must

cool

below locking temperature.

● Oven controls not set properly.

s

Heavily soiled ovens may need to

self-clean

again or for a longer period.

● Heavy

spillovers

should be cleaned before starting clean cycle.

33

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

(continued)

PROBLEM

OVEN WILL NOT

SELF-CLEAN

OVEN

DC)OR

WON’T LATCH

OVEN TEMPERATURE
TOO HOT

OR

TOO COLD

POSSIBLE CAUSE

.

#mtornatic

timer dials not set or not set properly. The clock must be

set

to time
of day and the STOP TIME dial must be set and advanced beyond the time
noted on oven

clock.

●

The STOP TIME dial was not advanced for long enough.

●

Both the OVEN SET

and

the OVEN TEMP knobs must be

set

at

the

CLEAN setting.

c

During the self-cleaning function, a thick pile of

spillover in

the oven can

leave a heavy

layer

of ash that can insulate the area from further heat.

●

The

door

latch handle not moved all the way to the right.

. Oven may

be

too hot from previous use. Open oven door to cool oven. When

oven has cooled, latch handle can again be moved.

●

OVEN SET knob must be at CLEAN or OFF before

latch

handle can be moved.

●

Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven

Thermostat–

Do

It

YourseZfsection.

If you need more help... call, toll free:
GE Answer

Center@

800.626.2000
consumer information service

34

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information or assistance from

GE,

we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!

In-Home Repair Service

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A

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consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,

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p.m. Saturdays).

cx)nvenience (7:00 a.m. to

7:00

p.m. weekdays, . .

Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out-so most

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P$%ateler your question about any

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assist in planning a barrier-free
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mobility. To obtain these items,
free of charge, call 800.626 .2000.”

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Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have
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Parts

andAccessories

80&626-2002

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances

User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet

can

hmre

needed

parts

or accessories sent directly to

cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.

dleir home.

The GE

mI-ts svstem Drotides access to over

Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified

47,000”

parts.. and

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<;~nuin:

Renewal Parts are

——

service personnel.

Cauti_on

must be exercised, since

tllll} warranted. VISA, Mastercard and Discover cards

improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

aI”e

accepted.

—

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1

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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC RANGE

Staple

sales slip or

cancelled

check

WARRANTY

here. Proof of original purchase date

is needed to obtain service

II

under warranty.

I

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WHAT

IS

COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

This warranty is extended to

For one year from date of original

the original purchaser and any

purchase, we will provide, free of

succeeding owner for products

charge, parts and service labor in

purchased for ordinary home use in

your home to repair or replace

any

the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and

pafi

of the

range

that fails because

Washington,

D.C.

In Alaska the

warrantv

is the same

exceDt

that it is

of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.

All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer

Care@

servicers during

normal working hours.
Should your appliance need

service, during warranty period
or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).

WHAT IS

NOT

COVERED

s

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.

. Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

● Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended
purpose or used commercially.

● Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.

WARRANTOR IS

/VOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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