GE JBP49 User Manual

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JBP49

Owner’s Manual

Ranges

Profile Self-Cleaning Electric

49-80493 05-07 JR

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2–6

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Adjust the Oven Thermostat—

Do It Yourself! . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 10

Oven Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 18

Special Oven Features . . . .13, 14

Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Timed Baking and

Roasting Features . . . . . . . . . . .12

Care and Cleaning

Control Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Drip Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Heating Elements . . . . . . . . . . .19

Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . . .20

Lift-Up Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Painted Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Storage Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Troubleshooting Tips . . . 24–26

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Consumer Support

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Product Registration . . . . . . 27, 28

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # __________________

Serial # __________________

You can find them on a label
behind the storage drawer on
the front of the range frame.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire,
electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

All ranges can tip and injury could result.

To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall and floor by installing the Anti-Tip
device supplied.

If the Anti-Tip device supplied with the range does not fit this application, use the universal Anti-Tip
device WB2X7909.

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

WARNING ANTI-TIP DEVICE

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to
publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during
the cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation
fan or hood.

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

purpose as described in this Owner’s
Manual.

■ Be sure your appliance is properly

installed and grounded by a qualified
installer in accordance with the provided
installation instructions.

■ Have the installer show you the location

of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for
easy reference.

■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any

part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.

■ Before performing any service, disconnect

the range power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker.

■ Do not leave children alone—children

should not be left alone or unattended in
an area where an appliance is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.

■ Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or

hang on the door, storage drawer or
cooktop. They could damage the range
and even tip it over, causing severe
personal injury.

■ Large scratches or impacts to glass doors

can lead to broken or shattered glass.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

■ Do not store flammable materials in an

oven or near the cooktop.

■

CAUTION: Items of interest to

children should not be stored in cabinets
above a range or on the backsplash of
a range—children climbing on the range
to reach items could be seriously injured.

■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging

garments while using the appliance.
Be careful when reaching for items stored
over the range. Flammable material could
be ignited if brought in contact with hot
surface units or heating elements and
may cause severe burns.

■ 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 in place of pot holders.

■ For your safety, never use your appliance

for warming or heating the room.

■ Teach children not to play with the

controls or any other part of the range.

■ Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot

holders and other linens a safe distance
from your range.

■ Always keep wooden and plastic utensils

and canned food a safe distance from
your range.

■ Always keep combustible wall coverings,

curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your range.

■ Do not let cooking grease or other

flammable materials accumulate in
or near the range.

■ Keep the hood and grease filters clean

to maintain good venting and to avoid
grease fires.

■ Do not use water on grease fires. Never

pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls
off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface
unit by covering the pan completely with
a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.
Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.

■ Flaming grease outside a pan can be put

out by covering it with baking soda or,
if available, by using a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

■ Flame in the oven can be smothered

completely by closing the oven door and
turning the oven off or by using a multi­purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.

■ Do not touch the surface units, the

heating elements or the interior surface
of the oven. These surfaces may be hot
enough to burn even though they are
dark in color. During and after use, do not
touch, or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact the surface units, areas
nearby the surface units or any interior
area of the oven; allow sufficient time for
cooling first.

■ Potentially hot surfaces include the

cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven
vent opening, surfaces near the opening,
crevices around the oven door.

■ REMEMBER: The inside surface of the oven

may be hot when the door is opened.

■ Do not store or use combustible materials,

gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

WARNING!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry
to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against
foodborne illness.

COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…

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Do not operate the oven or cooktop controls if the glass is broken. Food splatter or cleaning solution
may penetrate a broken control panel and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified
technician immediately should your glass control panel become broken.

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Use proper pan size—select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit
heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct
contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will also
improve efficiency.

SURFACE COOKING UNITS

■ Never leave the surface units unattended

at high heat settings. Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may
catch on fire.

■ Do not use aluminum foil to line the

drip pans or anywhere in the oven, except
as described in this manual. Misuse could
result in a shock, fire hazard or damage
to the range.

■ Be sure the drip pans and the vent duct

are not covered and are in place. Their
absence during cooking could damage
range parts and wiring.

■ Only certain types of glass, glass ⁄ceramic,

earthenware or other glazed containers
are suitable for cooktop service; others
may break because of the sudden change
in temperature.

■ To minimize the possibility of burns,

ignition of flammable materials and
spillage, the handle of a container
should be turned toward the center
of the range without extending over
nearby surface units.

■ Always turn the surface units off before

removing cookware.

■ 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.

■ When preparing flaming foods under

the hood, turn the fan on.

■ To avoid the possibility of a burn or

electric shock, always be certain that the
controls for all surface units are at the
OFF position and all coils are cool before
attempting to lift or remove a unit.

■ Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet

sponge is used to wipe spills on a hot
cooktop, be careful to avoid steam burns.

■ Keep an eye on foods being fried at high

or medium high heat settings.

■ Foods for frying should be as dry as

possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture
on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble
up and over the sides of the pan.

■ Use little fat for effective shallow or deep

fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can
cause spillovers when food is added.

■ If a combination of oils or fats will be used

in frying, stir together before heating, or as
fats melt slowly.

■ Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.

■ Use a deep fat thermometer whenever

possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.

■ Do not leave any items on the cooktop.

The hot air from the vent may ignite
flammable items and will increase pressure
in closed containers, which may cause
them to burst.

■ Do not leave plastic items on the

cooktop—they may melt if left too close
to the vent.

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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

■ Do not heat unopened food containers.

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

■ Keep the oven vent unobstructed.

■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup.

■ Place the oven shelf in the desired position

while the oven is cool. If shelves must be
handled when hot, do not let pot holder
contact the heating elements.

■ Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock

is a convenience in lifting heavy foods.
It is also a precaution against burns from
touching hot surfaces of the door or
oven walls.

■ When using cooking or roasting bags in

the oven, follow the manufacturer’s
directions.

■ Do not use the oven to dry newspapers.

If overheated, they can catch on fire.

■ Do not use the oven for a storage area.

Items stored in an oven can ignite.

■ Do not leave paper products, cooking

utensils or food in the oven when not
in use.

■ Do not use aluminum foil to line

oven bottoms. Improper installation
of aluminum foil may result in a risk
of electric shock or fire.

Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam that escapes can cause
burns to hands, face and/or eyes.

WARNING!

OVEN

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.

■ 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.

■ Before self-cleaning the oven, remove

shiny, silver-colored oven shelves (on some
models) and all other cookware.

■ Take the shelves out of the oven before

you begin the self-clean cycle or they may
discolor.

■ Be sure to wipe off excess spillage before

starting the self-cleaning operation.

■ If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,

turn the oven off and disconnect the
power supply. Have it serviced by a
qualified technician.

■ Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s

Manual.

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Using the surface units.

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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

How to Set

Push the knob in and turn in either
direction to the setting you want.

At both OFF and HI the control clicks
into position. You may hear slight
clicking sounds during cooking,
indicating the control is maintaining
your desired setting.

A surface unit ON indicator light will
glow when any surface unit is on.

Be sure you turn the control knob to
OFF when you finish cooking.

The WARM setting (on some models) on
the right REAR surface unit keeps already
heated food warm until ready to serve.

Surface Cookware Tips

Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware.
Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster
than other metals. Cast-iron and coated
cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb
heat, but generally cook evenly at low to
medium heat settings. Steel pans may
cook unevenly if not combined with
other metals.

For best cooking results, pans should be
flat on the bottom. Match the size of the
saucepan to the size of the surface unit.
The pan should not extend over the
edge of the surface unit more than 1″.

Not over 1 inch.

Home Canning Tips

Be sure the canner is centered over the
surface unit.

Use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources. These are available
from manufacturers such as Ball®and
Kerr®and the Department of Agriculture
Extension Service.

To prevent burns from steam or heat,
use caution when canning.

Use only flat-bottomed woks.

Wok Cooking

We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed
wok. They are available at your local retail store.

Do not use woks that have support rings.

Placing the ring over the surface unit will
cause a build-up of heat that will damage
the porcelain cooktop.

Do not use round bottom woks. You
could be seriously burned if the wok
tipped over.

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BAKE Pad

Touch to select the bake function.

BROIL HI/LO Pad

Touch to select the broil function.

Display

Shows the time of day, oven temperature,
whether the oven is in the bake, broil or
self-cleaning mode and the times set for
the timer or automatic oven operations.

If “F– and a number or letter” flash in the display and
the oven control signals, this indicates a function
error code. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to

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

If your oven was set for a timed oven operation
and a power outage occurred, the clock and all

programmed functions must be reset.

The time of day will flash in the display when there
has been a power outage.

CLEAR/OFF Pad

Touch to cancel ALL oven operations
except the clock and timer.

COOKING TIME Pad

Touch and then touch the number pads to
set the amount of time you want your food
to cook. The oven will shut off when the
cooking time has run out.

DELAY START Pad

Use along with COOKING TIME or
SELF CLEAN STD/LO pads to set the oven

to start and stop automatically at a time
you set.

SELF CLEAN STD/LO Pad

Touch to select self-cleaning function. See
the Using the self-cleaning oven section.

OVEN LIGHT ON/OFF Pad

Touch to turn the oven light on or off.

START Pad

Must be touched to start any cooking or
cleaning function.

Number Pads

Use to set any function requiring numbers
such as the time of day on the clock, the
timer, the oven temperature, the internal
food temperature, the start time and
length of operation for timed baking
and self-cleaning.

CLOCK Pad

Touch before setting the clock.

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF Pad

Touch to select the timer feature.

Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings

Using the oven controls.

Features and appearance
may vary.

Preheating and Pan Placement

Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it.
Preheating is necessary for good results
when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and
breads.

To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature.
The control will beep when the oven is preheated
and the display will show your set temperature.
This will take approximately 6–10 minutes.

Baking results will be better if baking
pans are centered in the oven as much
as possible. If baking with more than one
pan, place the pans so each has at least
1 to 11⁄2″ of air space around it. If baking
four cake layers at the same time, place
two layers on shelf B and two layers on
shelf D. Stagger pans on the shelf so one
is not directly over the other.

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

Before you begin…

The shelves have stop-locks, so that when
placed correctly on the shelf supports (A
through F), they will stop before coming
completely out, and will not tilt.

When placing and removing cookware,
pull the shelf out to the bump on the
shelf support.

To remove a shelf, pull it toward you, tilt
the front end up and pull it out.

To replace, place the end of the shelf
(stop-locks) on the support, tilt up the
front and push the shelf in.

CAUTION: When you are using the

shelf in the lowest position (A), you will need
to use caution when pulling the shelf out. We
recommend that you pull the shelf out several
inches and then, using two pot holders, pull the
shelf out by holding the sides of it. The shelf is
low and you could be burned if you place your
hand in the middle of the shelf and pull all the
way out. Be very careful not to burn your hand
on the door when using the shelf in the lowest
position (A).

The oven has 6 shelf positions.

How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting

Touch the BAKE pad.

Touch the number pads to set the
oven temperature.

To change the oven temperature during the
Bake cycle, touch the BAKE pad and set the
new temperature.

Touch the START pad. When the
oven starts to heat, the changing
temperature will be in the display.
The display starts changing once
the temperature reaches 100°F.

Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad when
baking is finished.

Type of Food Shelf Position

Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) D

Angel food cake A

Bundt or pound cakes B or C

Biscuits, muffins, brownies, C or D
cookies, cupcakes,
layer cakes, pies

Casseroles C or D

Turkey A

Center baking pans in the oven.

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Aluminum Foil

Do not use aluminum foil on the bottom
of the oven.

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.

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Using the oven.

How to Set the Oven for Broiling

Place the meat or fish on a broiler
grid in a broiler pan designed
for broiling.

Follow suggested shelf positions in
the Broiling Guide.

If your range is connected to 208 volts, rare
steaks may be broiled by preheating the broiler
and positioning the oven shelf one position
higher.

Use LO Broil to cook foods such as
poultry or thick cuts of meat thoroughly
without over-browning them.

Touch the BROIL HI/LO pad once for

HI Broil.

To change to LO Broil, touch the
BROIL HI/LO pad again.

Touch the START pad.

When broiling is finished, touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad.

Leave the door open to the broil
stop position. The door stays open
by itself, yet the proper temperature
is maintained in the oven.

The size, weight, thickness,
starting temperature,
and your preference
of doneness will affect
broiling times. This guide
is based on meats at
refrigerator temperature.

† The U.S. Department of

Agriculture says “Rare beef is
popular, but you should know
that cooking it to only 140°F.
means some food poisoning
organisms may survive.”
(Source: Safe Food Book. Y

our
Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev.
June 1985.)

*See illustration for description of shelf positions.

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Quantity and/ Shelf* First Side Second Side

Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments

Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) D 13 8 Space evenly.

1

/2 to 3/4″ thick

4 lbs. (12 patties) D 15 11

Beef Steaks

Rare†

3

/4 to 1″ thick F 6 4 Steaks less than 3/4″
Medium 1 to 11/2 lbs. E 8 6 thick are difficult
Well Done E 10 8 to cook rare.

Slash fat.
Rare† 11/2″ thick D 10 8
Medium 2 to 21/2 lbs. D 15 10–12
Well Done E 20 20

Chicken 1 whole cut up C 25 25 Brush each side with

2 to 21⁄2 lbs., melted butter.
split lengthwise Broil skin-side-down
Breast C 25 15 first.

Bakery Product

Bread (toast) 2 to 4 slices E 3 1 Space evenly. Place
English Muffin 2 (split) F 3-4 English muffins cut-

side-up and brush

with butter if desired.
Lobster Tails 2–4 C 18–20 Do not Cut through back of

turn shell. Spread open.

over. Brush with melted

butter before broiling

and after half of

broiling time.
Fish Fillets 1 lb. (1/4 to 1/2″ thick) E 5 5 Handle and turn very

carefully. Brush with

lemon butter before

and during cooking,

if desired.

Salmon

Steaks 2 (1″ thick) E 10 5 Turn carefully. Do not
Fillets 2 (1/2 to 3/4″ thick) E 10 turn skin side down.

Ham Slices

1

/2″ thick D 6 6

(precooked) 1″ thick D 8 8
Pork Chops 2 (1/2″ thick) D 10 10 Slash fat.

Well Done 2 (1″ thick) about 1 lb. D 15 15

Broiling Guide

To Set the Clock

The clock must be set to the correct time
of day for the automatic oven timing
functions to work properly. The time of
day cannot be changed during a timed
baking or self-cleaning cycle.

Touch the CLOCK pad.

Touch the number pads.

Touch the START pad.

Make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day.

To Set the Kitchen Timer

Touch the KITCHEN TIMER
ON/OFF pad.

Touch the number pads until the
amount of time you want shows
in the display. For example, to set
2 hours and 45 minutes, touch 2, 4
and 5 in that order. If you make a
mistake, touch the KITCHEN TIMER
ON/OFF pad and begin again.

Touch the START pad.

After touching the START pad, SET disappears;
this tells you the time is counting down, although

the display does not change until one minute has
passed. Seconds will not be shown in the display
until the last minute is counting down.

When the Kitchen Timer reaches :00,
the control will beep 3 times followed
by one beep every 6 seconds until
the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad
is touched.

The 6-second tone can be canceled by following
the steps in the Special features of your oven
control section under Tones at the End of a
Timed Cycle.

The Kitchen Timer is a minute timer only.
The Kitchen Timer does not control

oven operations. The maximum
setting on the Kitchen Timer is
9 hours and 59 minutes.

To Reset the Kitchen Timer

If the display is still showing the time
remaining, you may change it by
touching the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad,
then touch the number pads until the
time you want appears in the display.

If the remaining time is not in the display
(clock, delay start or cooking time are in
the display), recall the remaining time by
touching the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad
and then touching the number pads to
enter the new time you want.

To Cancel the Kitchen Timer

Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad twice.

If a flashing time is in the display, you have
experienced a power failure. Reset the clock.

To reset the clock, touch the CLOCK pad.
Enter the correct time of day by touching
the number pads. Touch the START pad.

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Control Lockout (on some models)

Your control will allow you to lock out the touch
pads so they cannot be activated when pressed
or cleaning the control panel.

To activate this feature:

Touch the 9 and 0 touch pads
at the same time until the control
beeps twice. The display will show
LOC continuously and the time of
day if not blacked out.

NOTE: All cooking and timing functions will be
cancelled when locking out the control.

To unlock the control, touch the
9 and 0 touch pads at the same time
until the control beeps twice, and
LOC will be removed from the
display.

9

0

CONTROL LOCKOUT

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How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

The oven will turn on immediately and cook for
a selected length of time. At the end of the
cooking time the oven will turn off automatically.

Touch the BAKE pad.

Touch the number pads to set the
desired oven temperature.

Touch the COOKING TIME pad.

NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you may
need to add additional time to the length of the
cooking time.

Touch the number pads to set the
desired length of cooking time. The
minimum cooking time you can set is
1 minute.

The oven temperature that you set
and the cooking time that you
entered will be in the display.

Touch the START pad.

NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are
using timed baking and do not touch the START
pad.

The oven will turn ON, and the display will
show the cooking time countdown and
the changing temperature starting at
100°F. (The temperature display will start
to change once the oven temperature
reaches 100°F.) When the oven reaches
the temperature you set, 3 beeps will
sound.

The oven will continue to cook for
the set amount of time, then turn off
automatically, unless the COOK AND
HOLD feature was set. See the Special
Features of Your Oven Control section.

Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear
the display if necessary. Remove the
food from the oven. Remember,
even though the oven turns off
automatically, food left in the oven
will continue cooking after the
oven turns off.

How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop

The oven will turn on at the time of day you set,
cook for a specific length of time and then turn off
automatically.

Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.

Touch the BAKE pad.

Touch the number pads to set the
desired oven temperature.

Touch the COOKING TIME pad.

NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you may
need to add additional time to the length of the
cooking time.

Touch the number pads to set the
desired length of cooking time. The
minimum cooking time you can set is
1 minute.

The oven temperature that you set
and the cooking time that you
entered will be in the display.

Touch the DELAY START pad.

Touch the number pads to set the
time of day you want the oven to
turn on and start cooking.

Touch the START pad.

NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are
using timed baking and do not touch the START
pad.

NOTE: If you would like to check the times
you have set, touch the DELAY START pad to
check the start time you have set or touch the
COOKING TIME pad to check the length
of cooking time you have set.

When the oven turns ON at the time
of day you set, the display will show the
cooking time countdown and the
changing temperature starting at 100°F.
(The temperature display will start to
change once the oven temperature
reaches 100°F.) When the oven reaches
the temperature you set, beeps will sound.

The oven will continue to cook for
the set amount of time, then turn off
automatically, unless the COOK AND
HOLD feature was set. See the Special
Features of Your Oven Control section.

Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear
the display if necessary. Remove the
food from the oven. Remember,
even though the oven turns off
automatically, food left in the oven
will continue cooking after the oven
turns off.

Using the timed baking and roasting features. (on some models)

NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit for

more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that
the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.

12-Hour Shutdown

With this feature, should you forget and leave the
oven on, the control will automatically turn off the
oven after 12 hours during baking functions or
after 3 hours during a broil function.

If you wish to turn OFF this feature, follow
the steps below.

Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time until the
display shows SF.

Touch the DELAY START pad until
no shdn (no shut-off) appears in the
display.

Touch the START pad to activate the
no shut-off and leave the control
set in this special features mode.

Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Selection

Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit
temperature selections but you may change this
to use the Celsius selections.

Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time until the
display shows SF.

Touch the COOKING TIME and BROIL
HI/LO pads at the same time. The
display will show F (Fahrenheit).

Touch the COOKING TIME and BROIL
HI/LO pads again at the same time.
The display will show C (Celsius).

Touch the START pad.

Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle

At the end of a timed cycle, 3 short beeps will
sound followed by one beep every 6 seconds
until the CLEAR/OFF pad is touched. This
continual 6-second beep may be canceled.

To cancel the 6-second beep:

Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time until the
display shows SF.

Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad. The display shows CON BEEP
(continuous beep). Touch the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad again.
The display shows BEEP. (This cancels
the one beep every 6 seconds.)

Touch the START pad.

Cook and Hold

Your new control has a cook and hold feature that
keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after
the cooking function is finished.

To activate this feature, follow the
steps below.

Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time until the
display shows SF.

Touch the COOKING TIME pad.
The display will show Hld OFF.

Touch the COOKING TIME pad again
to activate the feature. The display
will show Hld ON.

Touch the START pad to activate
the cook and hold feature and
leave the control set in this
special features mode.

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Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features
and how you may activate them.

The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain
in the control’s memory until the steps are repeated.

When the display shows your choice, touch the START pad. The special features will remain in memory after
a power failure, except for the Sabbath feature, which will have to be reset.

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12-Hour, 24-Hour or Clock Blackout

Your control is set to use a 12-hour clock.

If you would prefer to have a 24-hour
military time clock or black out the clock
display, follow the steps below.

Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time until the
display shows SF.

Touch the CLOCK pad once. The
display will show 12 hr. If this is
the choice you want, touch the
START pad.

Touch the CLOCK pad again to change
to the 24 hour military time clock. The
display will show 24 hr. If this is the choice
you want, touch the START pad.

Touch the CLOCK pad again to black out
the clock display. The display will show
OFF. If this is the choice you want, touch
the START pad.

NOTE: If the clock is in the black-out mode, you
will not be able to use the Delay Start function.

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The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling, self-cleaning or Delay Start cooking.

NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed. The bulb may be
removed. See the Oven Light Replacement section. On models with a light switch on the control panel, the oven light may be turned on and left on.

How to Set Sabbath Feature for Regular Baking/Roasting

Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day and
the oven is off.

Touch and hold both the BAKE and
BROIL HI/LO pads, at the same time, until
the display shows SF.

NOTE: If bake or broil appears in the

display, the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads
were not touched at the same time.
Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad and begin
again.

Tap the DELAY START pad until SAb bAtH
appears in the display.

Touch the START pad and ⊃ will appear
in the display.

Touch the BAKE pad. No signal will
be given.

Using the number pads, enter the
desired temperature between 170°F and
550°F. No signal or temperature will be
given.

Touch the START pad.

After a random delay period of
approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute,
⊃ will appear in the display
indicating that the oven is baking/
roasting. If ⊃ doesn’t appear in the
display, start again at Step 4.

To adjust the oven temperature, touch the
BAKE pad, enter the new temperature using
the number pads and touch the START pad.

NOTE: The CLEAR/OFF and COOKING TIME pads
are active during the Sabbath feature.

⊃

⊃

How to Set Sabbath Feature for Timed Baking/Roasting—
Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day and
the oven is off.

Touch and hold both the BAKE and
BROIL HI/LO pads, at the same time, until
the display shows SF.

NOTE: If bake or broil appears in the

display, the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads
were not touched at the same time.
Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad and begin
again.

Tap the DELAY START pad until SAb bAtH
appears in the display.

Touch the START pad and ⊃ will appear
in the display.

Touch the COOKING TIME pad.

Touch the number pads to set the
desired length of cooking time between
1 minute and 9 hours and 59 minutes.
The cooking time that you entered will
be displayed.

Touch the START pad.

Touch the BAKE pad. No signal will be
given.

Using the number pads, enter the
desired temperature. No signal or
temperature will be given.

Touch the START pad.

After a random delay period of
approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute,
⊃ will appear in the display indicating
that the oven is

baking/roasting.

If ⊃

doesn’t appear in the display, start again
at Step 7.

To adjust the oven temperature, touch the
BAKE pad, enter the new temperature using
the number pads and touch the START pad.

When cooking is finished, the display will
change from ⊃ to ⊃ and 0:00 will appear,
indicating that the oven has turned OFF but is
still set in Sabbath. Remove the cooked food.

⊃

⊃

⊃

How to Exit the Sabbath Feature

Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

If the oven is cooking, wait for a random
delay period of approximately 30
seconds to 1 minute, until only ⊃
is in the display.

Touch and hold both the BAKE and
BROIL HI/LO pads, at the same time, until
the display shows SF.

Tap the DELAY START pad until 12 shdn
or no shdn appears in the display.

Choose 12 shdn, indicating that the oven
will automatically turn off after 12 hours
or no shdn, indicating that the oven will
not automatically turn off after 12 hours.

Touch START when the option that you
want is in the display (12 shdn or no shdn).

NOTE: If a power outage occurred while
the oven was in Sabbath, the oven will
automatically turn off and stay off even
when the power returns. The oven
control must be reset.

When the display shows ⊃ the
oven is set in Sabbath. When the
display shows ⊃ the oven is
baking/roasting.

⊃

When the display shows ⊃ the
oven is set in Sabbath. When the
display shows ⊃ the oven is
baking/roasting.

⊃

Using the Sabbath feature.

(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) (on some models)

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To Adjust the Thermostat

Touch the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time until the
display shows SF.

Touch the BAKE pad. A two digit
number shows in the display.

Touch BAKE again to alternate
between increasing and decreasing
the oven temperature.

The oven temperature can be
adjusted up to (+) 35ºF hotter or (-)
35ºF cooler. Touch the number pads
the same way you read them. For
example, to change the oven
temperature 15ºF, touch 1 and 5.

When you have made the
adjustment, touch the START pad to
go back to the time of day display.
Use your oven as you would normally.

Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!

You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to
become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat
yourself.

Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven.
These thermometers may vary 20–40 degrees.

NOTE: This adjustment will only affect baking and roasting temperatures; it will not affect broiling, convection or
self-cleaning temperatures. The adjustment will be retained in memory after a power failure.

The type of margarine will affect baking performance!

Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as butter or margarine (80% fat). If you
decrease the fat, the recipe may not give the same results as with a higher fat product.

Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies, pastries, cookies or candies are made with low fat spreads. The lower the
fat content of a spread product, the more noticeable these differences become.

Federal standards require products labeled “margarine” to contain at least 80% fat by weight. Low fat spreads, on the
other hand, contain less fat and more water. The high moisture content of these spreads affects the texture and flavor
of baked goods. For best results with your old favorite recipes, use margarine, butter or stick spreads containing at least
70% vegetable oil.

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How to Set the Oven for Cleaning

Touch the SELF CLEAN STD/LO pad
once for a 3-hour clean time or
twice for a 4-hour clean time.

A 3-hour self-clean time is
recommended for use when
cleaning small, contained spills.
A self-clean time of 4 hours or
longer is recommended for
a dirtier oven.

If a time other than 4 hours or
3 hours is needed, use the number
pads and enter the desired
clean time.

You can change the clean time to any
time between 21⁄2 hours and 5 hours,
depending on how dirty your oven is.

Touch the START pad.

The door locks automatically. The display
will show the clean time remaining. It will
not be possible to open the oven door
until the temperature drops below the
lock temperature and the LOCKED light
goes off.

When the LOCKED light goes off, you will
be able to open the door.

■ The word LOCKED will flash and the

word door will display if you set the
clean cycle and forget to close the
oven door.

■ To stop a clean cycle, touch the

CLEAR/OFF pad. When the LOCKED light
goes off indicating the oven has cooled
below the locking temperature, you
will be able to open the door.

NOTE: The oven door must be closed and all
controls set correctly for the cycle to work
properly.

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Before a Clean Cycle

We recommend venting your kitchen
with an open window or using a
ventilation fan or hood during the
first self-clean cycle.

Remove broiler pan, broiler grid,
all cookware and any aluminum foil
from the oven.

NOTE:

■ If your oven is equipped with

shiny, silver-colored oven shelves,
remove them before you begin the
self-cleaning cycle.

■ If your oven is equipped with gray

porcelain-coated oven shelves, they
may be left in the oven during the
self-cleaning cycle.

The shiny, silver-colored oven shelves
(on some models) can be self-cleaned,
but they will darken, lose their luster and
become hard to slide.

Soil on the front frame of the range and
outside the gasket on the door will need
to be cleaned by hand. Clean these areas
with hot water, soap-filled scrubbing pads
or cleansers such as Soft Scrub®. Rinse
well with clean water and dry.

Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglass
material of the oven door gasket cannot
withstand abrasion. It is essential for the
gasket to remain intact. If you notice it
becoming worn or frayed, replace it.

Wipe up any heavy spillovers on the
oven bottom.

Make sure the oven light bulb cover is
in place and the oven light is off.

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds
is extremely sensitive to the fumes given
off during the self-cleaning cycle of any
range. Move birds to another well­ventilated room.

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Wipe up heavy soil on the
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After a Clean Cycle

You may notice some white ash in the
oven. Wipe it up with a damp cloth after
the oven cools.

If white spots remain, remove them with a
soap-filled scrubbing pad and rinse thoroughly
with a vinegar and water mixture.

These deposits are usually a salt
residue that cannot be removed by
the self-cleaning cycle.

If the oven is not clean after one self­cleaning clean cycle, repeat the cycle.

■ You cannot set the oven for cooking

or another self-cleaning cycle until the
oven is cool enough for the door to
unlock.

■ While the oven is self-cleaning, you

can touch the CLOCK pad to display
the time of day. To return to the clean
countdown, touch the SELF CLEAN
STD/LO pad.

■ If the shelves become hard to slide,

apply a small amount of cooking oil to
a paper towel and wipe the edges of
the oven shelves with the paper towel.

How to Delay the Start of Cleaning

Touch the SELF CLEAN STD/LO pad
once for a 3-hour clean time or
twice for a 4-hour clean time.

A 3-hour self-clean time is
recommended for use when
cleaning small, contained spills.
A self-clean time of 4 hours or
longer is recommended for
a dirtier oven.

If a time other than 4 hours or
3 hours is needed, use the number
pads and enter the desired
clean time.

You can change the clean time to any
time between 21⁄2 hours and 5 hours,
depending on how dirty your oven is.

Touch the DELAY START pad.

Using the number pads, enter the
time of day you want the clean cycle
to start.

Touch the START pad.

The door locks automatically. The display
will show the start time. It will not be
possible to open the oven door until
the temperature drops below the lock
temperature and the LOCKED light
goes off.

When the LOCKED light goes off, you
will be able to open the door.

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The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly.

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Care and cleaning of the range.

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Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.

If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the 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.

Porcelain Enamel Cooktop

The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but
breakable if misused. This finish is acid­resistant. However, any acidic foods
spilled (such as fruit juices, tomato or
vinegar) should not be permitted to
remain on the finish.

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

Oven Heating Elements

Do not clean the bake element or the broil
element. Any soil will burn off when the
elements are heated.

To clean the oven floor, gently lift
the bake element. Clean with warm
soapy water.

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Control Panel

If desired, the touch pads may be deactivated
before cleaning.

See the Oven or Range Lockout information
in the Using the clock, timer and control
lockout section in this manual.

Clean up splatters with a damp cloth.

You may also use a glass cleaner.

Remove heavier soil with warm soapy
water. Do not use abrasives of any kind.

Reactivate the touch pads after cleaning.

How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape

Carefully grasp a corner of the protective
shipping film with your fingers and slowly
peel it from the appliance surface. Do
not use any sharp items to remove the
film. Remove all of the film before using
the appliance for the first time.

To assure no damage is done to the
finish of the product, the safest way to
remove the adhesive from packaging
tape on new appliances is an application
of a household liquid dishwashing
detergent. Apply with a soft cloth and
allow to soak.

NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from all
parts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.

Control Knobs

The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.

Make sure the knobs are in the OFF
positions and pull them straight off the
stems for cleaning.

The knobs can be cleaned in a
dishwasher or they may also be washed
with soap and water. Make sure the inside
of the knobs are dry before replacing.

Replace the knobs, in the OFF position to
ensure proper placement.

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Care and cleaning of the range.

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

Do not rub or clean the door gasket—
it has an extremely low resistance to
abrasion.

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.

Lift-Off Oven Door

The door is very heavy. Be careful when
removing and lifting the door.

Do not lift the door by the handle.

To remove the door:

Fully open the door.

Pull the hinge locks down toward the
door frame, to the unlocked position.
A tool, such as a small flat-blade
screwdriver, may be required.

Firmly grasp both sides of the door at
the top.

Close door to the door removal position,
which is halfway between the broil stop
position and fully closed.

Lift door up and out until the hinge arm
is clear of the slot.

To replace the door:

Firmly grasp both sides of the door at
the top.

With the
door at the
same angle as
the removal
position, seat the
indentation of
the hinge arm
into the bottom edge
of the hinge slot. The notch in the hinge
arm must be fully seated into the bottom
of the slot.

Fully open the door. If the door will not
fully open, the indentation is not seated
correctly in the bottom edge of the slot.

Push the hinge locks up against the front
frame of the oven cavity to the locked
position.

Close the oven door.

Indentation

Bottom

edge

of slot

Hinge arm

Cleaning the Oven Door

To clean the inside of the door:

■ Because the area inside the gasket is

cleaned during the self-cleaning cycle,
you do not need to clean this by hand.

■ The area outside the gasket and the door

liner can be cleaned with a soap-filled
plastic pad, hot water and detergent. Rinse
well with a vinegar and water solution.

To clean the outside of the door:

■ Use 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.

Do not let water drip into the vent
openings.

■ If any stain on the door vent trim is

persistent, use a soft abrasive cleaner and a
sponge-scrubber for best results.

■ 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, cleaning

powders or harsh abrasives on the outside
of the door.

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Hinge
lock

Hinge
lock

Slot

Push hinge locks up to lock.

Pull hinge locks down to unlock.

Hinge

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Oven Light Replacement

CAUTION: Before replacing your

oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical
power to the range at the main fuse
or circuit breaker panel.

Be sure to let the light cover and bulb
cool completely.

To remove the cover:

Hold a 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 to remove
the cover.

Replace bulb with a 40-watt
appliance bulb.

To replace the cover:

Place it into groove of the light
receptacle. Pull wire forward to
the center of the cover until it
snaps into place.

Connect electrical power to
the range.

Wire cover holder.

Painted Surfaces

Painted surfaces include the sides, top
of backguard and the drawer front.

Clean these with soap and water or
a vinegar and water solution.

Do not use commercial oven cleaners,
cleaning powders, steel wool or harsh
abrasives on any painted surface.

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Storage Drawer Removal

To remove the drawer:

Pull the drawer out until it stops.

Lift the front of the drawer until the
stops clear the guides.

Remove the drawer.

To replace the drawer:

Place the drawer rails on the guides.

Push the drawer back until it stops.

Lift the front of the drawer and
push back until the stops clear the
guides.

Lower the front of the drawer and
push back until it closes.

Stop guide

Rail

Oven Shelves

All oven shelves may be cleaned by hand
with an abrasive cleaner or steel wool.
After cleaning, rinse the shelves with
clean water and dry with a clean cloth.
Gray porcelain-coated oven shelves may
remain in the oven during the self­cleaning cycle without being damaged.
The shiny, silver-colored oven shelves
may remain in the oven during the self­cleaning cycle, but they will lose their
luster and become hard to slide.

It will be necessary to grease all oven
shelf side edges with a light coating of
vegetable oil after cleaning them by hand
or in the oven. This will help maintain
the ease of sliding the shelves in and
out of the oven.

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Care and cleaning of the range.

Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them.

Surface Units

To clean the surface units, turn the
control to the highest setting for a
minute. The coils will burn off any soil.

To remove a surface unit:

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

Push the surface unit back toward
the receptacle to free the locking
tab from the cooktop.

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

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

NOTE: Repeated lifting of the surface unit
more than 1″ 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 the 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.

Push the surface unit in and down
to lock the tab in place so it rests
evenly in the cooktop.

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.

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 sealable storage bag, with 1⁄4
cup ammonia to loosen the soil. Soak for
at least 1 hour. Rinse with clean water and
wipe with a clean soft cloth.

The drip pans may also be cleaned in
a dishwasher.

Clean the area under the drip pans
often. Built-up soil, especially grease,
may catch 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.

NOTE: If your cooktop is equipped with shiny,
silver-colored drip pans, do not clean them in the
self-cleaning oven. Permanent damage to the
finish can occur.

If your cooktop is equipped with black or gray
porcelain-coated drip pans, they can be cleaned
in the oven during the self-cleaning cycle. Before
you begin a self-cleaning cycle, remove any heavy
soil from the drip pans and place them on the
porcelain-coated oven shelves. Do not place the
drip pans directly on the oven bottom. After the
self-cleaning cycle is completed and the drip pans
are cool, wipe them with a damp cloth to remove
any remaining ash or residue.

Surface unit

Drip pan

Receptacle

Locking
tab

Locking tab

Drip
pan

Cooktop

rim

When properly seated, the locking
tab should lock onto the cooktop rim
through the notch in the drip pan.

Surface

unit

Locking tab

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Lift-Up Cooktop

Some models have a cooktop that can be lifted up
for easier cleaning. The entire cooktop may be
lifted up and supported in the up position.

The surface units do not need to be
removed; 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.

Be sure all surface units are turned
off before raising the cooktop.

Oven Vent

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

This area could become hot during oven use.

It is normal for steam to come out of the
vent and moisture may collect underneath
when the oven is in use.

The vent is important for proper air
circulation.

Never block this vent.

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Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Surface units not The surface units are • With the controls off, check to make sure the surface
functioning properly not plugged in solidly. unit is plugged completely into the receptacle.

The surface unit • Check to see the correct control is set for the surface
controls improperly set. unit you are using.

The drip pans are • With the controls off, check to make sure the drip
not set securely in pan is in the recess in the cooktop and that the
the cooktop. opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle.

Cooktop feels hot Large pans hold heat • Choose a pan that matches the size of the surface

close to the cooktop. unit you are using.

The oven vent • Pans on the right rear surface unit block air flow
is blocked. from the oven vent and cause the cooktop to get hot.

Food does not bake Oven controls • See the Using the oven section.
or roast properly improperly set.

Shelf position is incorrect • See the Using the oven section.
or the shelf is not level.

Incorrect cookware • See the Using the oven section.
or cookware of improper
size being used.

Oven thermostat needs • See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
adjustment. section.

Food does not Door not open to the • See the Using the oven section.
broil properly broil stop position

as recommended.

Oven controls • Make sure you touch the BROIL HI/LO pad.
improperly set.

Improper shelf position • See the Broiling Guide.
being used.

Cookware not suited • For best results, use a pan designed for broiling.
for broiling.

In some areas the power • Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
(voltage) may be low.

• Broil for the longest period of time recommended

in the Broiling Guide.

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Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning

Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Control signals after You forgot to enter • Touch the BAKE pad and desired temperature or the
entering cooking time a bake temperature SELF CLEAN STD/LO pad and desired clean time.
or delay start or cleaning time.

Clock and timer A fuse in your home may • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
do not work be blown or the circuit

breaker tripped.

Oven controls • See the Using the clock and timer section.
improperly set.

Oven light does Light bulb is loose • Tighten or replace the bulb.
not work or defective.

Switch operating light • Call for service.
is broken.

Oven temperature Oven thermostat • See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
too hot or too cold needs adjustment. section.

Oven will not work A fuse in your home may • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.

Oven controls • See the Using the oven section.
improperly set.

Plug on range is not • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live,
completely inserted in the properly grounded outlet.
electrical outlet.

Oven too hot. • Allow the oven to cool to below locking temperature.

Oven will not Oven controls • See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.
self-clean improperly set.

“Crackling” or This is the sound of the • This is normal.
“popping” sound metal heating and cooling

during both the cooking and
cleaning functions.

Excessive smoking Excessive soil. • Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Open the windows to

rid the room of smoke. Wait until the LOCKED DOOR
light goes off. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the
clean cycle.

Oven door will Oven too hot. • Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.
not open after a
clean cycle

Oven not clean The oven temperature is too • All the range to cool to room temperature and
after a self-cleaning high to set a self-clean operation. reset the controls.
cycle

Oven controls not properly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.

Oven was heavily soiled. • Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the

self-cleaning cycle. Heavily soiled ovens may need to
self-clean again or for a longer period of time.

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Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

“LOCK DOOR” flashes The self-cleaning cycle • Close the oven door.
in the display has been selected but the

door is not closed.

LOCKED DOOR light The oven door is locked • Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool.
is on when you want because the temperature
to cook inside the oven has not

dropped below the
locking temperature.

“F— and a number You have a function • Disconnect all power to the range for at least 30
or letter” flash in error code. seconds and then reconnect power. If the function
the display error code repeats, call for service.

Display goes blank A fuse in your home may • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.

The clock is in the • See the Special features of your oven control section.
black-out mode.

Display flashes Power failure. • Reset the clock.

Unable to get the Oven control pads were • The BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads must be touched
display to show “SF” not touched properly. at the same time and held for 3 seconds.

Power outage, Power outage or surge. • Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset
clock flashes it by touching the CLEAR/OFF pad, setting the clock

and resetting any cooking function.

“Burning” or “oily” This is normal in a • To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a
odor emitting from new oven and will minimum of 3 hours. See the Using the self-cleaning
the vent disappear in time. oven section.

Strong odor An odor from the insulation • This is temporary.

around the inside of the
oven is normal for the first
few times the oven is used.

Storage drawer Rear drawer support is • Reposition the drawer. See the Storage Drawer
is crooked on top of the guide rail. Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of your

range section.

Storage drawer Power cord may be • Reposition the drawer and power cord. See the
won’t close obstructing drawer Storage Drawer Removal instructions in the Care and

in the lower back cleaning of your range section.
of the range.

Rear drawer support is • Reposition the drawer. See the Storage Drawer
on top of the guide rail. Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of your

range section.

General Electric Company

Warranty Registration Department
P.O. Box 32150
Louisville, KY 40232-2150

GE Service Protection Plus

™

GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you
Service Protection Plus

™

—comprehensive protection on all your appliances—

No Matter What Brand!

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You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back
on the remaining value of your contract. No questions asked. It’s that simple.

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Plus there’s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available. Even icemaker
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Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at 800.626.2224
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*All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.

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Please place in envelope and mail to:

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Louisville, KY 40225
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First

Name

Mr. ■■ Ms. ■■ Mrs. ■■ Miss ■■

Street

Address

City

State

Date Placed

In Use

Month

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Consumer Product Ownership Registration

Dear Customer:
Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us.
We are proud to have you as a customer!

Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:

Important: If you did not get a registration card with your

product, detach and return the form below to
ensure that your product is registered, or register
online at ge.com.

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Model Number Serial Number

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Complete and mail
your Consumer
Product Ownership
Registration today.

Have the peace of
mind of knowing we
can contact you in
the unlikely event of

a

safety modification.

After mailing the
registration below,
store this document
in a safe place. It
contains information
you will need should
you require service.
Our service number is

800.GE.CARES
(800.432.2737).

Read your Owner’s
Manual carefully.
It will help you
operate your new
appliance properly.

Model Number Serial Number

E-mail Address*

* Please provide your e-mail address to receive, via e-mail, discounts, special offers and other important

communications from GE Appliances (GEA).

■■ Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA’s carefully selected partners.

FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR
WARRANTY RIGHTS.

For more information about GEA’s privacy and data usage policy, go to ge.com and click on
“Privacy Policy” or call 800.626.2224.

Notes.

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Accessories.

Looking For Something More?

You can find these accessories and many more at ge.com, or call 800.626.2002
(during normal business hours). Have your model number ready.

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Surface Elements & Drip Pans Oven Shelves Broiler Pan

Oven Elements Light Bulbs Knobs

Cleaner Cleaning Pads Scraper

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GE Electric Range Warranty.

For The Period Of: GE Will Provide:

One Year Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.

From the date of the During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor
original purchase and in-home service to replace the defective part.

■ Service trips to your home to teach you how to use

the product.

■ Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

■ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used

for other than the intended purpose or used
commercially.

■ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

■ Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods

or acts of God.

■ Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible

defects with this appliance.

■ Damage caused after delivery.

■ Product not accessible to provide required service.

What GE Will Not Cover:

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for
home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not
available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE
Service location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. 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, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
or an authorized Customer Care

®

technician. To schedule service,
on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES
(800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model number
available when calling for service.

Staple your receipt here.

Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain service

under the warranty.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited
Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,
are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.

Printed in the United States

GE Appliances Website ge.com

Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day,
any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals,
order parts or even schedule service on-line

Schedule Service ge.com

Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at
your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal
business hours.

Real Life Design Studio ge.com

GE supports the Universal Design concept—products, services and environments that can be used by
people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and
mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE’s Universal Design applications, including kitchen
design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call

800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).

Extended Warranties ge.com

Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty
is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours.
GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires.

Parts and Accessories ge.com

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their
homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or
by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.

Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally
should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause
unsafe operation.

Contact Us ge.com

If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details
including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations

GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

Register Your Appliance ge.com

Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for
enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise.
You may also mail in the preprinted registration card included in the packing material.

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