GE JBP23, JBP22 Use and Care & Installation Guide

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Useand

Care & Installation Guide

Self-Cleaning Electric Range

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

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

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

...................8,

9

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

ThermostatAdjustment–

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

More

questions?...call

GEAnswerCenter@

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

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

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Consumer Services . ..

Appliance Registration ..

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

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

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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................32

80~626.2000

....30-32

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

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

Dtip

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

Lift-OffDoor

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

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

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

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

GE Appliances

Models: JBP22 JBP23

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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

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.

Serial Number

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

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
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.

follow

all

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write
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
Chicago, IL 60606

Wacker

Drive

the

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read

all

instructions

before

using this appliance.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

●

The

(Mfornia

Toxic Enforcement Act

of California to publish a list
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

Safe Drinking

requires the Governor

Water and

of

substances

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

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 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:

●

Use this appliance only for its intended use

as described in this guide.

●

Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded

in accordance with

instructions.

●

Do not attempt to repair or replace any

by a qualified technician

the

provided installation

Exposure

part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this guide.

should be referred to a qualified technician.

●

Before performing any service, DISCONNECT

All other servicing

THE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THE

hang

and

BY

o;

even

HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL

REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF

THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

●

Do

not allow
on the door, kick
cooktop. They

tip it over, causing severe personal injury.

anyone

to climb, stand or

panel

or storage drawer

could damage the range

WARNING—AN

can tip and injury could result.

To

prevent

the range,

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.

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
in this guide. Failure to take this precaution could
result in tipping of the range and injury,

●

Do not leave children

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

●

CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST

accide~tal

attach it to the

the

Anti-Tip device information

ranges

tipping of

wall

and

alone-children should

of

the appliance.

s

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74

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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

JTEMS

●

Do

COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

not store flammable materials in an oven

or near the cooktop.

. Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments

while using the appliance.

reaching for
Flammable material could be ignited if brought
in contact with
elements and may cause severe burns.

-

pot holders
elements,

items stored

hot

surface units or heating

, ~ Use

only

dry pot holders—moist or

damp pot holders on

result

in burns from steam.

touch

hot surface units or heating

Do

not use a towel or

Be careful when

over the range.

hot

surfaces

other

bulky cloth.

Do not

may

let

3

INIPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

●

For your safety, never use your appliance
warming or heating the room.

●

DO NOT

STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.

●

Keep

the

hood and grease filters clean

to maintain good venting and

to

avoid

grease fires.

b

Do

not

let

cooking grease or other flammable

materials accumulate in or near the range.

A

t

c Do

~

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not use water on grease fires.
Never pick up a flaming

T’urn

the controls off. Smother a

pan.

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

sheet or flat tray.
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
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
type fire extinguisher.

*

Do not touch the surface units, the heating

elements or the interior surface

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
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:

be hot when the door is opened,

●

When cooking pork, follow the directions

Use

a multi-purpose dry

of

the oven.

or

other

The inside surface of the oven may

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.

for

IN

cookie

foam-

foam-

Oven

●

Stand

●

Do

●

Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed.

away

from range when opening the

oven door.

cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.

not heat unopened food containers.

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

Hot air or steam which escapes can

Pressure

. Keep the oven free from

grease buildup.

. Place the oven shelf in desired position

while the oven is cool.

handled when hot, do not let pot
the heating elements.

s

Pulling out the shelf to the

convenience in lifting heavy foods.

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

●

When using cooking or roasting bags in the

If

shelves must be

holder

shelf

stop is a

It

contact

is

also

oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.

●

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.

o Do

not leave paper products, cooking utensils

or food in the oven when not in use.

Self-Cleaning Oven

e

Do not clean the door gasket.

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

●

Do

not use oven cleaners. No

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,

●

Clean only parts listed in this Use and

Care

(Aide,

The

door gasket is

commercial

4

. Before self-cleaning the oven, remove

the

broiler

pan, grid and other cookware.

e Be

sure to wipe up

starting the self-clean

*

If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn

excess

spillage before

cycle.

the oven off and disconnect the power supply.

Have it

Surface Cooking

–—a

~J%

Q

heating element. The use

will expose

contact and

Proper relationship
will also improve efficiency.

●

Never leave the surface units unattended at

high heat settings.

oreasy spil]overs

b

●

Be

covered and are in

cooking could

o

Do

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

0

only

serviced by a qualified technician.

Units

0

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sure the drip pans and the vent duct are not

not use aluminum foil to line the drip pans

certain types of glass,

Use proper pan size-Select

cookware having

enough to cover the surface unit

a

portion of the surface unit to direct

may

result in ignition of clothing,

of

cookware to surface unit

Boi]overs

that may catch on fire.

place.

damage

or

damage to

range

the

~lat

bottoms large

of

undersized cookware

cause smoking and

Theii-

absence during

parts

and wiring.

a

shock, fire

range.

glas~ceramic,

earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable

because of the sudden change in temperature.

●

To minimize the possibility of burns,

of

flammable materials and

of

a container should be turned toward the center
of
surface units.

●

Always

for

cooktop service;

others may

sp~Hage, the

the range withou[

extending

o~’er

turn the surface units off before

break

ignition

handle

the nearby

removing cookware.

●

To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric

shock?

are cool before attempting to lift or remove a

●

Do

units. Do not put them in a dishwasher, Do

always be certain that the controls for

surface units are at the off

positio~

and all coils

not immerse or soak the removable surface

all
unit.

not

self-clean the surface units in the oven.

●

(lean

the cooktop with caution.

or

sponge
hot

c

When flaming foods are

turn

cloth is used to wipe

cook[op, be

careful to avoid steam

under

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

If a wet

S@lS

on

a

burns.

the hood,

the flame.

●

Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or

medium high heat settings.

●

Foods for frying should be as dry as possible.

Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods

bubble

can cause hot fat to

up and over the sides

of the pan.

●

Use

little fat for effective shallow or deep-fat

frying.

spillovers

●

If a combination of

in frying,

Filling the pan too

full

of fat can cause

when food is added.

oiis

or fats

will

be used

stir together before heating, or as fats

melt slowly.

●

Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.

●

Use a deep fat thermometer

whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

5

FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE

A

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Broiler Pan and Grid

(not included on all models)

JBP22
JBP23

6

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Some models have

cooktops

for easier

lift-up
cleaning.

Feature Index Not all models have all features.

Explained

on page

1

Storage Drawer (on some models)

2

Anti-Tip Device See the installation Instructions.

3 Broil Element 4,20,29
4 Oven Door Latch Use for Self-Cleaning only.
5 Oven Cycling Light

6

Surface Unit Control Knobs

7 Oven Light Switch
8 Oven On Light

9 Oven Set Control
10 Automatic Oven Timers, Clock and Minute Timer
11 Oven Temp Control
12 Surface Unit “On” Indicator Light

13 Oven Cleaning Light
14 Broiler Pan and Grid (on some models)

Do not clean in the self-cleaning oven.

15 Oven Vent

Located under the right rear surface unit.

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

(on

some models)

I

13, 16, 18, 20, 22–24

I

12, 13, 16, 18,20,27

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12, 13, 16–18, 20, 27

29

3,

25, 30, 32

8, 27

23

5, 18, 20, 29

4,27

25

12

13
12

11

8

17 Surface
18 Model and Serial Number Location

Located behind the

19 Oven Interior Light

Comes on automatically when door

20 Oven Shelf Supports Shelf positions for cooking are

suggested in the Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections.

21 oven
Z2

Bake Element May be 1

~~ Lift-off
24 oven
Z5

Anti-Tip Label

U’nits,

Drip Pans

range

door or behind the storage drawer.

(on

some models)

is

opened.

Shelf with Stop-Locks (number may

ifted gentlv

Oven Door with Broil Stop

Door Gasket

for

.

Position

wiping

vary.)

the oven

floor.

5, 26

2

13, 28

13, 14, 18,21

4, 12, 14,22,29

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4, 29

28

4,22,28

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HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE

TO YOUR OLD ONE?

Your new cooktop has electric
If you
types of electric

are

used to cooking with

cooktops,

you

coil

will notice

differences when you use electric

Type of Cooktop Description

El:c&ic Coil Flattened

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Radiant

(Glass Ceramic)
Cooktop

I

tubing containing
electric resistance
wire

o~er
Electrlc c(>il~ 1

under

ceramic cooktop.

metal

su~pended

a drip pan.

a @ass- the

o

High

Induction

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Gas

Burners

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induction
under a

surfact.

Solid

di~k

C(K)LtOp

Regular or waled

gas

either

coi]s

glaw

ctist

iron

waled to the

surf-tlce.

burners use

1.P gas

ga~.

surface

gas burnets

some surface unit you

coils.

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units.

or

t~ther

The be~t

types of

cool-down times.

cookware to use, plus
depend

hti}’e.

The following

differences

chart will

b&ween

electric’c;il surface units and any

other type of cooktop you

How it

Eieats by direct

cooking results.

warped pan~
heat setting~ a~

continue

Heat

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

yOLI

Pan~+ must he

produced by a

and char]~:c~ Ileat
oft.

Heat~ b> direct
c(~(~k
disk t[o~rs
tn~m the so]

F’]amct hea[
pan~

heat sell

Works

contact

than

quickly as

cooking

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

bottom

want

the glass cooktop ii hot

for good

cooking

made of”

magneiic

settings right away, like a gas cooktop.

contact

i n

g

result~.

hot

enough to

id disk if’ you

the

pan$ directly. Pan ~latness

should be well balanced. Ga\ burners heat the pan

in:~

right away.

With

the pm and by heating

use

good quality

r-ad iant

or

~ol id

disks.

ga<

or induction. Electric

for a short

cooking resulti. The

Heats up

time after they are turned

and then to the cookware, WJ pans

t(-) s[(~p.

terrous

metas

circuit between

from

the heat

with

the pan. so pans must be flat on the

and cm)li

continue cooking

v~ant the cooking to

‘Whe~~ } (JLJ

turn the control

gxins.

Electric coils

Heats

up q u

glas~

Remo\ e

(metal that

the

coil and

of’

the pan, but

do~m

more slowly than electric

af’ter

stop.

is not critical to cooking

heat-up

upon the type of burner or

hell?

vou to

may’ have

the air

w-e more forgiving (lt

ickly

coils

off.

cooktop

the pan

attracts a magnet). Heat

(he

it if turned

off.

cooking

under~tand

used in the past.

under the pan

but doej not

itay

ho[

enough

stay~

hot

enough L(J

f’mm

the

~urtace ?Ini[

pan.

l-leats

After

turnin:

c(mk

i ng

~top~

b(~ttom t’or

oft”. Renlo~c

right

away and

~tops right aL\a:’.

must be

up

cwi

1 ~. The

rcsuli~, hL!l

and

the

[;(jr be~{

chm:c

to

flat

L)II

i

f

i~

right aw O:

the

control

right away.

gmd

the pan

change

.4t

both OFF and HI the control “clicks”
position. You may hear
during cooking, indicating
the unit at the heat

How to

~ush

Set

the Controls

tl~e

knob in and turn in either

le%el

slight

“clicking”’ sounds

the

control is

or

power level

desired heat setting.

Be sure

yOLI

turn the

control

knob to OFF w

finish cooking.

The surface unit “on” indicator

AINY heat

on any surface unit i~

light wrill

on.

8

SI.RFACE

into

Keeping

you

ser.

direction t~)

the

hen

jrOLi

glow when

CONTROLS

Switching heats to higher

a

quicker change than switching to a

setting~

alwajs

Iow’er wtti

show’s

n:.

Cooking

(Aide

for Using Heat Settings

HI—Used to begin cooking or to bring water to
boil. Reduce heat setting after water

boils.

a

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
in

co~rered

LO—Used for long

after

starting at HI; cooks with little water

pan.

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.

Light over the Surface Units

The switch must be pushed,

held

(cm

some models)

for several seconds and released for

the light to come on.

Medium

Low / ,

LO

.

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XII)

OFF

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HI

–

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Medium

High

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MED

SURFACE COOKWARE TIPS

Cookware

Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware.
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’

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

bottom. Match the size of the saucepan to the size

of

the surface unit.

the

edge

of the surface unit more than 1 inch.

Deep

Do

Fat

Frying

not overfill cookware
Frosty foods
Keep the range

The

pan

should

.

with fat

bubble

vigorously. Watch food

and

hood

clean

not

that may

from

,4iuminum

cook unevenly

be ilat

on the

extend

over

~pill

over when

frying

grease.

‘C

Not over 1 inch

adding food.

at high temperatures.

RIGHT

-L

WRONG

Over 1

Inch

9

a

Wok Cooking

SURFACE COOKWARE TIPS

(continued)

We recommend that
you use only
flat-bottomed wok.
They are available
your

local

a

at

retail store.

HOME CANNING TIPS

Canning should be done on surface units only.

pots that extend

drip pan are not recommended for most

cooking. However,
pressure canner.
This is because boil in: water

under pressure) are

surfaces surrounding the surface

be)ond 1 inch of

when

canning

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

not

harmful to

surfaue unit’s

with

pots may be used.

[cmperatures

units.

sLIrface

water-bath or

(even

the cook{op

Do not use woks that have
support rings. Use of these
types of woks, with or
without the ring in place,
can be dangerous. Placing
the ring over the surface unit
will cause a build-up of heat that will damage the
porcelain cooktop. Do not try to use such woks
without the ring. You could be seriously burned
if the wok tipped over.

HOWEVER. DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER

CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER

POTS FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER
THAN WATER. Most syrup or sauce
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.

mixtures-

Observe the Following Points in Canning

1. Be sure the
surface unit.

allow the

LISe

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

2. For best results. use canners
Canners with flanged

found

in enamelware) don’t

the surface unit and take

Flat-bottomed canners are recommended.

canner fit~

If

your

range

canner to be

over

the center

or its location does not

centered ~~n [he ~urface

with Ilat

(n

rippled

make

a long

time to

of the

tanning results.

bottoms.

bottonls (often

good contact with

boil

unit,

water.

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

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.

burn<

from steam

10

The automatic timers and
helpful devices that serve several purposes.

clock

on your range are

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

Must the clock be set on correct time of

Q.

day when I wish to use the Automatic Timers
for baking?

Yes,

if

A.

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
off at set times during timed functions,

Can

Q.

A.

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.

Q. Can I change the time of day on the

clock while I’m Time Baking in the oven?

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

timer. You must either stop those programs or wait
until they are finished before changing the time.

11

USING YOUR OVEN

Before Using Your Oven

1. [.ook

at the

controls. Be sure you understand how

to set them properly. Read over the directions for
the Automatic Oven Timers so you understand their
use with the controls.

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

3. Read over the information and tips that follow.

4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it,
especially during the first weeks of using your
new

range.

Your range has two oven control
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 (
and also at CLEAN
OVEN TEMP knob also turns the oven OFF.

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

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

knob is not in the OFF position.

150°F.)

(880”F.).

knobs—

to BROIL

On some models, the

(550”F.)

on

with

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
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
facing up toward the rear of the oven. Tilt up the front
and push the shelf toward the back
goes past the bump on the shelf support. Then lower
the front of the shelf and push it

all

of

the

the

cookware

shelf>

the

oven until it

waj’

back.

OVEN SET

OVEN TEMP

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

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.

(on

some models)

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
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.

Your,se~instructions

How to Set Your Range for Baking

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OVEN SET

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To avoid possible burns, place the oven shelves
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.

3. Turn the OVEN SET knob or the OVEN TEMP
knob (on some models) to OFF when baking
is finished.

on how to adjust the thermostat.

OVEN TEMP

-11

13

Oven Shelves

BAKING

(continued)

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.
As a general rule, “
place most foods in the middle of the oven, on either
shelf position
positions. B will be used more than C.

B

or C. See the chart for suggested shelf

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Preheating

Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat means
bringing the oven up to the specified temperature
before putting the food in the oven. To preheat, set the
oven at the correct temperature—selecting a higher
temperature does not shorten preheat time.

I

Type of Food Shelf Position

B

,

Angel food cake

I

Biscuits or muffins

I

I

Cookies or cupcakes

Brownies B or C

I

Layer cakes
Bundt or pound cakes

I

pies or pie shells

Frozen pies

I

Casseroles B or C

I

Roasting

Preheating is necessary for good results when baking
cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles
and roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovens
without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat

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

I

A

I

B or C

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B or C

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B or C

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A or B

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B or C

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A (on cookie sheet)

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A or B

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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

. Glass baking dishes also absorb heat. When

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

25”F.

of pan.

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
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.

~-inch space between pans as well

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
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.

a

cookie sheet so large that it touches the

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.

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.

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.

Don’t Peek

Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do
not open the door to
provide minimum and maximum baking times such
as “bake

30-40

look

minutes.”

at your food. Most recipes

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.

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

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

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
Time, the oven will turn

NOTE: To
off automatically, you must turn the OVEN SET
knob

STOP TIME DELAY START

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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,

not be allowed to sit for more than one hour

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.

eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should

before

or

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

OVEN SET

the time of day on the

OVEN TEMP

I

clock.

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.

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

STOP TIME DELAY START

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To set the Start Time, push in the knob on

the TIMED BAKE setting.

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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

You may

feel

that your new oven cooks differently

than the one it replaced. We recommend that you
use your new oven for a few weeks to become more
familiar with it, following the times given in your
recipes as a guide.

If you think your

can adjust the thermostat yourself.

new oven is too hot or too cold, you

If you think it is
too hot, adjust the thermostat to make it cooler. If you
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
These thermometers may vary

P

Back of OVEN

TEMP knob

of your new oven.

2040

degrees.

Front of OVEN TEMP knob

To Adjust the Thermostat:

1. Pull the OVEN TEMP knob off the shaft, look at
the back of the knob and note the current setting
before making any adjustments.

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

3. If the oven temperature seems too hot, move
the pointer toward the words MAKE COOLER.

If the temperature seems too cool, move the

pointer

toward the words MAKE HOTTER.

Each notch will
about 10 degrees Fahrenheit.

Tighten

4

the

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

ZT

YOURSELF!

chatlge

the oven temperature

scre~~s.

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.

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-

side-up, on the roasting grid in a shallow pan. The
melting fat will baste the meat. Select a pan as

close to the size of the meat as possible. (The

broiler pan with grid is a good pan for this. )

1

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.

3.

Turn the OVEN

SET to BAKE

OVEN SET

OVEN,TEMP

and the OVEN

TE,MP

to
the desired
temperature.

4. After roasting is complete, turn the OVEN SET
knob or the OVEN TEMP knob (on some models)
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
marinating, cooking with fruits, cooking heavily
cured meats or basting food during cooking. Press
the foil tightly around the inside of the pan.

for

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.

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),

I

Q. Do

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.

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.

Oven

Type

Meat

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

Lamb

leg

or bone-in shoulder*

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

Poultry

Chicken or Duck
Chicken pieces

Turkey

*For boneless

Wile Us.

Department

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

leg

or loin*

rolled roasts over 6

of Agriculture

Temperature

325°

325°

325°
325°
325°

325°
350°

325°

inches thick, add 5 to 10 minutes per

says

“Rare beef

Doneness

Rare:
Medium:
Well Done:
Rare:
Medium:
Well Done:
Well Done:
Well Done:
To Warm:

Well Done:
Well Done:

Well Done:

is

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

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

10

minutes per pound (any weight)

3

to 5 lbs.

35-40
35-40

10 to 15 Ibs. Over 15 Ibs,

20-25

pound

to

times given

6

to 8 lbs.

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

3040
30-40

Over 5 lbs.

30-35

15-20

above.

Internal

Temperature “F.

140°–1500t

1500–1 60°
1700–1 85°
1400–1

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

1850–1 90°
185°– 190°

In thigh:

1850–1 90°

50°t

19

BROILING

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

Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from
the upper element in the oven. Most fish and tender cuts

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.

Turn the food only once during broiling. Time the foods
for the first side according to the Broiling Guide. Turn the
food, then use the times given for the second side as a
guide to the

4. Leave the door open to

5.

prefen-ed

the broil stop position.

The door stays open

by

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

doneness.

Turn the OVEN SET and the OVEN TEMP knobs

BI?OIL.

to

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

When broiling, is it necessary to always use a

Q=

grid in the pan?

Yes. Using the grid suspends the meat over the

A.

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

Q=

meat from sticking?

No. The broiler grid is designed to reflect broiler

A.

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.
However, spraying the broiler grid lightly
with a vegetable cooking spray before cooking
will make clean-up easier.

and Answers

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?

evaporate. Always salt after cooking. Turn the
meat with tongs; piercing the meat with a fork
allows the juices to escape. When broiling poultry
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.

● The oven door should be open to the broil

stop position.

.

If desired, marinate meats or chicken before

could soil the oven.

● Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning the oven

shelf at next lowest shelf position and increasing

1

cooking time given in this guide

l/z times per side.

broiling, or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to

10 minutes only.

Quantity and/or

Food
Bacon

Ground Beef

Well Done

Beef Steaks

Rare
Medium
Well Done

Rare
Medium
Well Done

Chicken

Bakery Products

Bread (Toast)
Toaster Pastries
English Muffins2 (split)

Lobster Tails

Fish

Ham Slices

(precooked)

Pork Chops

Well Done

Lamb Chops

Medium
Well Done

Medium
Well Done

Wieners and
similar precooked
sausages,
bratwurst

Thickness

]1~

thin

lb.

1

1/2 to 3/4

1 inch thick

( 1 to 1 X lbs. )

1 X inch thick

(2

to 2X lbs. )

1 whole
(2 to
split lengthwise

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to 4

or

1

pkg.

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(6 to 8 oz. each)

1

-lb. fillets

l/~ inch thick

1

inch thick

2

(

2

( 1 inch thick),

about 1 lb.

2

( 1 inch thick),

about 10 to

2 ( 1)+

about 1 lb.

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lb

slice~)

1/2

(about

8

(4

patties)

inch thick

2J<

lbs.),

s]i~es

(2)

1/4

inch thick)

12

07.

inch thick),

to

Shelf

Position

C

C or D

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First Side

Time, Minutes Time,

c

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c

c

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c

A

or D

B

c

B

c

B

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c

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Second Side

472

10 7

6

8

12

10

15

25

35

13-16

5 5

8 8

10

13

10

12

14
17

6

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4

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5
6

11

7–8

14-16

20--25

10-15

Do

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turn over.

10

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Comments

Arrange in single layer.

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 first.

Space evenly. Place English muffins

cut-side-up and brush with butter,

if des i red.

Cut

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

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

Increase time 5 to 10 minutes per side
for

Slash

Slash fat.

If

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

browning.

1 X

inch thick or home cured ham.

fat

desired. split sausages in half

of broiling time.

b~fore

frying

and ‘during

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

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

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.

self-

self-

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

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

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

-.

. . - .

tmlsh ot the oven

gasket—

self-

Outside
oven

gasket gasket

Inside

oven

22

Oven light

Oven
front frame

Oven

door gasket

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
example, if it is

“

The oven cycling light (below the OVEN TEMP

6:00

now, set Stop Time for

of day—for

9:00.

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
control knobs must be returned to their original
positions before you can use the oven.

1.

When oven has cooled.
slide the latch handle to
the left as far as it will

go

and open the door.

lf

you cannot slide
latch easily to unlock the
door,

2. Turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF.

Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF.

NOTE: To start and stop cleaning at a time

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.

cools

down. The door latch and oven

the

allow additional time

for

cooling.

later

Just wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools.
If white spots remain, remove them with a

filled steel wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly
with a vinegar and water mixture. These deposits are
usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the
clean cycle.

If the oven is not

repeat the cycle.

If

the shelves become hard to slide, wipe the shelf

supports with cooking oil.

clean

after one clean cycle,

soap-

Questions and Answers

Q. Why won’t my oven clean immediately even

though I set all the time and clean
correctly?

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

to the same
be sure the

Q. If my oven

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

A. No. Your Automatic Oven Timers use the range

clock to help start and stop

Q. Can

A. No

Q. What should I do if excessive smoking occurs

A.

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

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

I

of my self-cleaning oven?

cleaners or coatings should be used around any
part of this oven.
the oven
scar the oven surface and damage metal parts the
next time the oven is automatically cleaned.

during cleaning’?

This is

switch the OVEN SET knob
windows to rid the room
to cool for at least one hour before opening the door.
Wipe up the excess soil and reset the

during cleaning normal?

both the cooking and cleaning functions.

time

as the range

latch

handle is moved to the right.

clock

is not set to the correct time

use commercial oven cleaners on any part

If

yOLI

do use them and do not wipe

absolutel} clean

caused

by

excessi~e

clock.

the

afterward, the residue can

soil. and you should

to

of smoke. Allow the oven

kn;bs

Also check to

self-cleaning cycle.

OFF. Open the

clean

cycle.

Should there be

Q.

A.

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

Q.

surface of my oven?

.4. This is

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.

Yes. After the self-clean cJcle, the shelves

A

lose some luster and change to a deep gray color.

Can

Q

is self-cleaning?

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

the cooktop just as you normally do.

a

normal condition resulting from heating

I

cook food on the cooktop while the oven

an~7

odor during the cleaning?

Is

this normal?

will

24

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.

P

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I@

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

A

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.

I

Porcelain Enamel Cooktop

The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but
breakable if misused. This finish is acid-resistant.

However, any acidic foods spilled (such as fruit

juices, tomato or vinegar) should not be permitted

to remain on the finish.

Lift-Up Cooktop

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.

(on some models)

If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use a
dry paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right away.

When the surface has cooled, wash with soap and

water. Rinse well.

For other spills such as fat smatterings,

soap and water or cleansing powders after the surface

has cooled. Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.

,.4

A

I

wash with

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ne.rt page)

25

CARE AND CLEANING

Surface Units and Drip Pans

(continued)

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.

the surface units

must be removed first.

Surface Unit

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
metal at the ends of the light.

The cooktop light is easily replaced with a fluorescent
tube of

:he

same wattage. Before changing the light,
pull the plug to the range or disconnect the power at
the main fuse or circuit breaker panel.

To remove:

● 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

To replace:

● Place fingers on the top

near each end of the light.

● Press the light into the slots

until it snaps into place.

● Move light cover down and

snap into place.

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,

Rinse and polish with a dry cloth.

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.

use a glass cleaner.

,

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27

Lift-Off Oven Door

CARE AND CLEANING

(continued)

The oven door is removable,

but it is heavy. You may need
help removing and replacing the
door. Do not lift the door
handle. This
to break or

can

cause the glass

can

cause damage to

by

the

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,

special stop position. Position the slots in

make sure the hinges are in the

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

Be sure to let the
before removing

light

cover and bulb cool completely

or

replacing them. When in use, light
bulbs can become warm enough to break
with a moist cloth

or

towel.

panel

or pull the plug.

J$’hen

cleaning, avoid

if

touched

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

The oven light (bulb) is
covered with a removable

glass cover which is held ‘ -, }~

in place with a wire. Remove -~,, j I ~ ‘
the oven door, if desired, to

reach the cover easily.

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P

w)

qb

wire

cover holder

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28

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.

Oven Shelves

Clean

the shelwres

wool.

After

and dry with a

Oven shelves may be cleaned in self-cleaning oven.

Fiomever.

txxorne

cooking oil after self-cleaning

more

they

hard to slide. Wipe the

easily.

with an abrasive cleanser or steel

cleaning. rinse the shelves with clean water

clean cloth.

will

darken. lose their luster and

shelf

supports with

to

make shelves

slide

Broiler Pan and Grid

After broiling, remove the broiler pan

Renlo~

e the grid from the pan. Carefully pour out the

ore:15e

from the pan into a proper container. Wash

~-

rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water with a
filled or plastic scouring pad.

The

enamel

the

self-clean oven. However, [o

caused

must first clean

if

food has burned on, sprinkle the grid with

detergent while hot

towcl~

burned-on foods.

How to

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

tilt

up

at

the back of

g] ides.

the

front

To clean under

remove the

bottom. To replace
on

and

grid

and broiler pan may be cleaned in

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

off the excess grease.

and co~er

or zi dishcloth. Soaking

with wet paper

the

Remove the Storage Drawer or Kick Panel to

To

remove.

the front and remove it. To replace, insert

the

Lift the drawer if necessary to insert easily.

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

panel

then

(he botto[n

pLlll

drawer

models

by

pLlll ing

the

the drawer

bey’on~i ~he

with a front kick panel,

it straight out at the
panel,
tabs.

first hook

from

pre~~ent

heavy smoke

pan will

out all

the way,

stop on range

the top tabs

the oven.

and

soap-

remove

glides

Le(

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

Clean

the g-id

is

grey

enamel, it can also be

Under the Range

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Oven

Do not clean the bake element or the broil element.

Any

The bake

o~en tloor. If
around the bake

element with

Heating Elements

soil

will

burn off when

element

can be

spilloters. residue or ash accumulate

element

w firm

water.

[he

elements are heated.

lifted gently

gentljr wipe

to

around the

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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
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:

grounded.

This appliance must be properly

these

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

. Large blade screwdriver

● Channel lock pliers or

3/16” socket (for leveling range)

with

● 1/4” hex head nutdriver

small

ratchet wrench

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:

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

Installation of a listed microwave

UP

to

200°1?

NOT LESS THAN

WIDTH OF RANGE

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.

INSTALL
OUTLET
ON EITH
SIDE OF

/“

1

OUTLET BOX

/WITHIN EITHER

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
range, the area that the range

floor

covering ends at the front of the

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
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.

4-

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.

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+

~>

CONNECTOR
BLOCK
TERMINAL

Cable Direct Installation-Clamp bare wires

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

1. Copper Wiring

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.

+

t
&x’

+

&

& +f:;ABLE

~

POWER CORD
RING TERMINAL

+

POWER

SCREW

TERMINAL

CORD

WIRING COVER

(sHOwN ‘EMOvED) /? fl ~

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

CONNECTOR

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

if LOCAL

CODES

do not permit grounding

through the neutral:

MOBILE

HOME or

- -

—

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

to

list of tools necessary
Read the IMPORTANT SAFEIY INSTRUCTIONS
and the instructions that

beginning installation.

complete the installation.

fit

your situation before

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

at each corner of the base of the rang-e. Remove

the storage drawer or kick panel (depending on
your model) and using channel
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
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

ANTI-TIP bracket

adjustment). Allow a minimum clearance of 1/8”
between the range and the leveling foot that
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
storage drawer and inspecting the rear
leg. Make sure it fits securely into the

level.

Leveling

locks,

b’nder

the Range section in Care

(allow

for some side to side

feet

are located

rotate the

engage the

kick

panel or

leveling

slot.

is

to

STEP 8

FINAL

CHECK

Be

sure

all

switches are in the OFF position

before leaving the range.

i

32

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

SURFACE

UNITS

NOT

FUNCTIONING
PROPERLY

OVEN WILL
NOT WORK

OVEN

LIGHT

DOES
FOOD

BROIL PROPERLY

NOT

WORK

DOES

NOT

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

Surface units

Q

Drip

pans

are

not plugged in solidly.

are not set securely in the

cooktop.

* Surface unit controls are not properly set.

* Plug

on range is not completely

●

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.

inserted in the

electrical outlet.

. 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

*

Cookware is

● Aluminum foil used on the broil pan rack has

slit as recommended.

cooked on hot pan.

not

suited for broiling.

not

been fitted properly and

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

● 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

Do

It

YourseZfsection.

● Because the oven door is removable, it sometimes

during installation.

● Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to

To

straighten

the

door, push down on the high corner.

OFF”.

AI1ow oven to cool.

gets

Thermostat—

out of position

Never force the door latch handle.

Q

Oven must

● Oven controls not set properly.

s

Heavily soiled ovens may need to

● Heavy

cool

spillovers

below locking temperature.

self-clean

again or for a longer period.

should be cleaned before starting clean cycle.

33

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

(continued)

PROBLEM

OVEN WILL NOT
SELF-CLEAN

POSSIBLE CAUSE

.

#mtornatic

of day and the STOP TIME dial must be set and advanced beyond the time

noted on oven

●

The STOP TIME dial was not advanced for long enough.

●

Both the OVEN SET

CLEAN setting.

c

During the self-cleaning function, a thick pile of

leave a heavy

●

The

door

OVEN

DC)OR

WON’T LATCH

OVEN TEMPERATURE

OR

TOO HOT

TOO COLD

. Oven may

oven has cooled, latch handle can again be moved.

●

OVEN SET knob must be at CLEAN or OFF before

●

Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven

Do

It

YourseZfsection.

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

Center@

800.626.2000
consumer information service

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

set

to time

clock.

and

the OVEN TEMP knobs must be

spillover in

layer

of ash that can insulate the area from further heat.

set

at

the

the oven can

latch handle not moved all the way to the right.

be

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

latch

handle can be moved.

Thermostat–

34

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GE,

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

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Renewal Parts are

User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet
cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.

Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified
service personnel.
improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

——

Cauti_on

must be exercised, since

—

YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC RANGE

WARRANTY

1

I

Staple

sales slip or

cancelled

here. Proof of original purchase date

is needed to obtain service

II

I

I

under warranty.

I

check

WHAT

IS

WHAT IS

COVERED

NOT

COVERED

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

pafi

of the

of a manufacturing defect.

s

Service trips to your home to

teach you how to use the product.

Read

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

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.

range

that fails because

your Use and Care material.

Center@

any

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
Washington,

warrantv

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
normal working hours.

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

. 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

RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

D.C.

In Alaska the

is the same

Care@

servicers during

/VOT

exceDt

that it is

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.

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

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