GE JBP56, JBP55 User Manual

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Guide

Self-Cleaning

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

Anti-Tip Device

25,30,32

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil

Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Features

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Broiling

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Control Settings

Roasting ...,..........................................1 8, 19

Self-Cleaning

Timed Baking ....................................1 6, 17

Power Outage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Surface Cooking

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

Control Settings .....................................8, 9

Comparison ................................8

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

Surface

15, 18-20

11-25

14-16

1, 12

Problem

Thermostat

Do It Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........17

More questions

GE Answer

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

Flooring Under the Range .........................3 1

Leveling

Consumer Services ..................35

Appliance Registration .................................2

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

Model and Serial Location ...........................2

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

Models: JBP55

Electric Range

800.626.2000

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

Surface Light

Door Removal ...............................................28

Oven Light

Self-Cleaning Instructions .................22 -25

Surface Units

GE Appliances

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YOU

Before using your range, 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.

find them 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 correct yourself.

Serial Number

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

YOU NEED SERVICE

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

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

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still 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 20 North Chicago, IL 60606

pleased, write all the

Drive

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

●

The California Safe Drinking Water and

Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of

to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

●

The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens

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 use

as described in this guide.

●

Be sure your appliance is properly installed

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

●

Do not attempt to repair or replace any

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

●

Before performing any service, DISCONNECT

THE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR

OFF

THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

●

CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO

CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANG&CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

All ranges can tip and injury could result. To prevent of the range, attach it to the wall and floor by

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

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

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

●

Do not leave 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, drawer or

They could damage the range and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.

●

Do not store flammable materials in an oven or

near the

●

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 bums.

Use only dry pot holders—moist or

damp pot holders on hot surfaces may

result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holders touch hot surface units or heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.

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SAFETY

(continued)

. For your safety, never use your appliance for

warming or heating the room.

●

DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE

OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE

OF THIS OR ANY OTHER

APPLIANCE.

●

Keep the hood and grease filters clean to

maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires.

●

Do not let cooking grease or other flammable

materials accumulate in or near the range.

●

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

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 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 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 areas facing the

oven vent opening, surfaces near the opening, crevices around the oven door and metal trim parts above the door.

Remember: The inside surface of the oven may be hot when the door is opened.

●

When cooking pork, follow the directions

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

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

Oven

●

Stand away from the range when opening the

oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face

●

Do not heat unopened food containers.

eyes.

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

●

Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed.

●

Keep the oven free from grease

buildup.

●

Place the oven shelf in the desired position

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

●

out the shelf to the shelf stop is a convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is dso 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 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.

●

Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils

or food in the oven when not in use.

Self-Cleaning Oven

●

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.

●

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.

●

Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care Guide.

●

Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler

pan, grid and other cookware.

●

Be sure to wipe up excess

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.

before

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‘Surface Cooking Units

. Use proper pan

cookware having flat bottoms

large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of the cookware to the surface unit will also improve efficiency.

●

Never leave the surface units unattended at

high heat settings. greasy

●

Be sure the drip pans and vent duct are not

that may catch on fire.

covered and are in place.

cooking could damage range parts and wiring.

●

not use aluminum foil to line drip pans

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

●

Only certain types of

earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for

service;

because of the sudden change in temperature.

minimize the possibility of burns,

flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of

the range without extending over nearby surface units.

cause smoking and

Their absence during

others may break

ignition of

●

avoid the possibility of a burn or electric

shock,

always be certain that the controls for

surface units are at the off position and all coils are cool before attempting to lift or remove the unit.

●

not immerse or soak removable surface

not put them in a dishwasher.

not self-clean the surface units in the oven.

●

When flaming foods are under the hood,

turn the fan off.

fan, if operating, may spread

the

●

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

when food is added.

●

If a combination of oils or fats

in frying,

stir together before heating, or as fats

be used

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.

●

Always turn the surface units off before

removing cookware.

SAVE THESE

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FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE

Not all features on all models.

(appearance

JBP55 JBP56 JBP58

may vary)

\“

Drip Wells

““:

Rods

Some models have lift-up

easier cleaning.

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Feature Index Not all models have all features.

Explained

on page

Storage Drawer (on some models) 2 Anti-Tip Device See the Installation Instructions. 3 Broil Element 4 Oven Door Latch Use for self-cleaning only. 5 Surface Unit “ON” Indicator Lights 6 Surface Light (on some models) 7 Surface Unit Control Knobs 8 Oven Light Switch (on some models) 9 Oven Control, Clock and Timer 11, 12,27

10 Surface Light Switch 11 Broiler Pan and Grid (on some models)

Do not clean in the self-cleaning oven.

12 Oven Vent Located under 13 Surface Units. Drip Pans 14 15 Model and Serial Number Location

Located behind the range door or behind the storage drawer.

16 Oven Interior Light

Comes on automatically when door is opened.

17 Oven Shelf Supports

Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in

the Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections.

rear surface unit.

14,16,18,20,22-25

4,5,8-10,26

3,29

3,25, 30,32

4,20,29

8,9

9,27

8,9,27

4, 18,

20-22,29

26,29

13,28

13, 14, 18, 21,23,29

18 Oven Shelf with Stop-Locks (number may vary)

19 Bake Element May be lifted gently for wiping oven floor.

20 “Big View” Window

Lift-Off Oven Door with Broil Stop Position

Easily removed for cleaning. 22 Oven Door Gasket 23 Anti-Tip Label

4, 13-15,

22,29

4,29

16,27,28

20,22,28

4,22,28

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HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE

TO YOUR OLD ONE?

Your new cooktop has electric coil surface units. If you are used to cooking with gas burners or other types of electric differences when you use electric coils.

Cooktop

Electric

Radiant Cooktop

Induction

Solid Disk

Coil

Ceramic)

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you will notice some

Description

Flattened metal tubing containing electric resistance wire suspended over

drip pan.

Electric under a ceramic cooktop.

High frequency induction coils under a glass surface.

Solid cast iron disk sealed to the cooktop surface.

Regular or sealed gas burners use either or natural gas.

gas

How it Works

Heats by direct contact with the pan and by heating the air under the pan. For best cooking results, use good quality pans. Electric coils are more forgiving of warped pans than radiant heat settings as quickly as gas or induction. Electric coils stay hot enough to continue cooking for a short time after they are turned off.

Heat travels to the glass surface and then to the cookware, so pans must be flat on the bottom for good cooking results. The glass cooktop stays hot enough to continue cooking after it is turned off. Remove the pan from the surface unit if you want cooking to stop.

Pans must be made of ferrous metals (metal that attracts a magnet). Heat is produced by a magnetic circuit between the coil and the pan. Heats up right away and changes heat settings right away, like a gas cooktop. After turning the control off, the glass cooktop is hot from the heat of the pan, but cooking stops right away.

Heats by direct contact with the pan, so pans must be flat on the bottom for good cooking results. Heats up and cools down more slowly than electric disk stays hot enough to continue cooking after it is turned off. Remove the pan from the solid disk if you want the cooking to stop.

Flames heat the pans directly. Pan flatness is not critical to cooking results, but pans should be well balanced. Gas burners heat the pan right away and change heat settings right away. When you turn the control off, cooking stops right away.

The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or

surface unit you have.

The following chart will help you to understand the

differences between electric-coil surface units and any other type of cooktop you may have used in the past.

or solid disks.

Heats up quickly but does not change

The

At both OFF and HI the control “clicks” into position. You may hear slight “clicking” sounds during cooking, indicating the control is keeping the unit at the heat level or power level you set.

How

to Set the Controls

Push the knob in and turn

in either direction to the heat setting you want.

Switching heats to higher settings always shows a

quicker change than switching to a lower setting.

Be sure you turn control to OFF when you finish

cooking.

The surface unit “on” indicator light will glow

when ANY heat on any surface unit is on.

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Cooking Guide Using Heat Settings

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

Medium High—(Setting halfway between

MED) Maintains a fast boil

and brown; keeps food at a medium

simmer.

Medium Low—(Setting halfway between MED and LO) Cook after starting at HI; cooks with little water in covered pan.

LO—Used for long slow 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

between LO and OFF, but there is no power to

the surface units.

Light over the Surface Units

The switch must be pushed, held light to come on.

on large amounts of

(on some models)

several seconds,

and

Medium

Low /

released for the

LO .

‘

OFF

—

Medium

High

Cookware

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 medium heat settings. Steel pans may cook unevenly if not combined with other metals.

For best cooking results pans should be bottom. Match the size the surface unit. The pan should not extend over the edge of the surface unit more than

inch.

low

on the

TIPS

RIGHT

Not over 1 inch

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Deep Fat Frying

TIPS

(continued)

Do not overfill cookware with

Frosty

Keep the range

bubble vigorously.

hood clean from grease.

that

spill over when adding food.

food

Wok Cooking

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

HOME CANNING TIPS

Pots that extend beyond one inch of surface unit’s

drip

However, when canning with water-bath or pressure canner, larger-diameter pots may be used. This is because boiling water temperatures (even under pressure) are not harmful to surrounding the surface units.

are not recommended

most surface cooking.

surfaces

high temperatures.

Do not use woks that have support rings.

Use of these types woks, with or without the ring in place, can be dangerous. Placing

ring over the surface unit damage 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

frying—cook at temperatures much higher than

boiling water. Such temperatures could eventually

harm cooktop surfaces surrounding surface units.

porcelain

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a build-up

sauce mixtures-and

heat that

Do not try to use such

types

Observe the Following Points in Canning

1. Be sure the canner fits over the center of the surface unit. allow the canner to be centered on the surface unit, use smaller diameter pots

2. For best results, use canners with Canners with

in enamelware) do not make good contact

with the surface unit and take a long time to

water.

Flat-bottomed canners are recommended.

your range or its location does not

good canning results.

bottoms.

or rippled bottoms

RIGHT WRONG NOTE:

3. When canning, use recipes and procedures from reputable are available from the manufacturer manufacturers of glass jars for canning, such as

and Kerr;

Agriculture Extension Service. Remember that canning is

large amounts of steam. To avoid burns from steam

or heat, be careful when canning.

your house has low voltage, canning may take longer than expected, even though have been carefully followed.

The

(

) ;sing a pressure canner, and

starting with HOT tap water for fastest heating

time will be shortened

large quantities

the United States Department of

recipes

process that generates

water.

procedures

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TIMER

ON/OFF

CLOCK

STOP TIME

AUTO

SELF

CLEAN

BROIL

Hi/LO

BAKE

operations except clock and timer.

PROGRAM STATUS. Words light up in the display

Programmed information can be displayed at any

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

TIME DISPLAY. Shows the time of day, the

3. times set for the timer or automatic oven operation.

OVEN TEMPERATURE AND BROIL

DISPLAY. Shows the oven temperature or the broil setting selected.

FUNCTION INDICATORS. Lights up to

5. show whether oven is in the bake, broil or clean mode.

INCREASE. Short taps to this pad increase the

6. time or temperature by small amounts. Press hold the pad to increase the time or temperature by larger amounts.

TIMER ON/OFF. Press this pad to select the

7. timer function. The timer does not control oven operations. The timer can time up to 9 hours 55 minutes.

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

pad. Then press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to change the time.

To cancel the timer, press and hold the TIMER ON/OFF pad until the word “TIMER” disappears from the display.

indicate what is in time display.

to cancel

oven

COOK

CLOCK. Press this pad before setting the clock.

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

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

STOP TIME. Use this pad along with the COOK TIME or the CLEAN pad to set the oven to stop automatically at a time you select.

10. COOK TIME. Press this pad for Timed Bake operations.

11. AUTO SELF CLEAN. Press this pad to select the self-cleaning function. See the Operating the

Self-Cleaning Oven section.

12. BROIL. Press this pad to select the broil function.

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

14. DECREASE. Short taps to this pad decrease the

time or temperature by-small hold the pad to decrease the time or temperature by larger amounts.

If “F- and a number” flash in the display and the oven control signals, this indicates function error code. the self-cleaning function, check the oven door latch—the latch handle may have been moved, even if Make sure handle is to the right as far as it will go. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for one hour. If function error code repeats, disconnect power to the range and call for service.

slightly, from the latched position.

Press and

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OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK

Clock

The clock must be set timing functions

cannot be changed during a Timed Baking or

Self-Cleaning cycle.

the automatic oven

work properly. The time of

To Set the Clock

1. Press the CLOCK pad.

CLOCK

2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE set the time of day.

3. Press the CLOCK pad to start.

Timer To Set the Timer

The timer is a minute timer only. The timer does not control oven operations.

The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours and 55 minutes.

TIMER

ON/OFF

2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set

the amount of time on timer. The timer will start automatically within a few seconds of releasing the pad.

The timer, as you are setting it, will display seconds until 1 minute is reached. Then it will display minutes and seconds until 60 minutes is reached.

After 60 minutes, it now appears in the display) and minutes until the maximum time of 9 hours and 55 minutes is reached.

1. Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad.

display hours

To Reset the Timer To Cancel the Timer

If “TIMER” is displayed, press the INCREASE

DECREASE pad until the desired time is reached. word “TIMER” disappears from the display.

If “TIMER” is not displayed,

first. then follow the instructions above to set the timer.

press the TIMER pad

Press and hold the TIMER ON/OFF pad until the

Power Outage

After a power outage, when power is restored, the display will flash and time shown will no longer be correct—for example, after a 5-minute power interruption the clock in operation when the power went out will have to be programmed again.

End of Cycle Tone

The end of cycle tone is a series of by 1 beep every 6 seconds. If you would like to remove the signal that beeps every 6 seconds, press the latch handle and cleaning will start. If “LOCK” and hold the

To return the signal that beeps every and hold the

be 5 minutes slow.

other functions that were

Display Messages

beeps followed If “door” appears

handle is not moved all the way to the right. Move

pad for 10 seconds. appears in the display, the oven door is in the locked

seconds, press

position. BAKE, BROIL and COOK TIME cannot be set if

door is in the

the display, the door latch

position.

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Before Using Your Oven

1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand

how to set them properly. Read over the directions for the Oven Controls so you understand how to use them.

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 Shelves

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

oven, and will not tilt when removing food from or

placing food on them.

When placing cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf support. Place the cookware on the shelf, then slide the shelf back into the oven. This will eliminate reaching into

hot oven.

that

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.

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

—

facing up toward

Shelf Positions

The oven has 4 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 oven door

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

opened.

(on some models)

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Do not lock the oven door with the latch during If you think baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.

Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately

using an oven control system. We recommend that you operate the range for a number of weeks using the time given on recipes as a guide to become familiar with your new oven’s performance.

the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy

NOTE: When the oven is hot, the top and outside surfaces of the range get hot too.

How to Set Your Range for Baking

adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust

on how to adjust the thermostat.

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

1. Press the BAKE pad.

BAKE

2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad.

The last oven set temperature appears in the display. Continue pressing until the desired temperature is displayed.

Oven Shelves

Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the desired locations while the oven is cool. The correct shelf position depends on the kind of food and the browning desired. As a general rule, place most foods in the middle of the oven, on either shelf positions B or C. See the chart for suggested

The word “ON” and “100°” will be displayed. As the oven heats up, the display will show the changing temperature. When the oven reaches the temperature you set, a tone

3. Press the CLEAWOFF pad when baking is finished and

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

the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to get the new temperature.

Type of Food

Angel food cake Biscuits or muffins B or C Cookies or cupcakes Brownies Layer cakes

or pound cakes

Pies or pie shells

sound.

Shelf Position

B or C

C B or C A or B

B orC

Preheating

Preheat the oven if the recipe means bringing the oven up to the specified temperature before putting the food in the oven.

To preheat, set the oven at the correct

selecting

preheat time.

higher temperature does not shorten

for it. Preheat

Frozen pies Casseroles

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.

A (on cookie sheet)

B or C

A orB

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Baking Pans Pan Placement

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

pan.

Baking Guides

When using prepared baking mixes, for the best baking results.

package recipe or instructions

When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked in a darker edges

Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the walls or the door shelf with a

For best results, use only one cookie sheet in the oven at a time.

pale or light browning may occur.

cookie sheet.

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 as from the

one is not directly above the other.

to 1

space between pans as well

oven, the door and the sides.

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. than it should be. If baked in a pan smaller than

Cakes

When baking cakes, warped or bent pans will cause uneven baking results and A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe recommends

recommended, it may be undercooked and batter may overflow. Check the recipe to make sure the pan size used is the one recommended.

usually be crisper, thinner and drier

shaped products.

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 several inches below the food.

by placing it on a lower shelf

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Don’t Peek

(continued)

Set the timer not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes provide minimum

“bake

the estimated cooking time

maximum baking times such

minutes.”

DO NOT open the door to

time. Take advantage of the “Big View” window to

monitor cooking progress. Opening the oven door frequently during cooking allows heat to escape and makes baking times longer. Your baking results may also be affected.

TIMED

How to Time Bake

Do not lock the oven door with the latch during Timed Baking. The latch is used for cleaning

Your oven can be set to turn on and off automatically,

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

To set the

INCREASE or DECREASE pad until correct time of

day is displayed. Press the CLOCK pad to start.

How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

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

The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a selected length of time. At the end of Cook Time the oven

BAKE

turn off automatically.

Press the BAKE pad.

Press the INCREASE or DECREASE

2. pad is displayed.

the desired temperature

4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired length

The oven will start immediately. The word “ON” and “ 100°” will be displayed. The Cook Time will

When the oven reaches the temperature you set, a tone will sound. The oven will continue to cook for the programmed amount of time, then shut off automatically.

5. At the end of Timed Baking, the display will show The end of cycle tone will sound.

CLEAR

❑

Press the COOK TIME pad.

NOTE: Foods that fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should to sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.

until the minimum

first press the CLOCK pad. Press the

baking time is displayed.

to count down. As the oven heats UP, the

will show the changing temperature.

COOK TIME” and the oven will turn off.

6. Press the CLEAWOFF pad to clear the display if necessary. Remove the food

OFF

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

easily such as milk, eggs,

be allowed

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How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop

Quick Reminder:

1. Press the BAKE pad.

2. Press the INCREASE select the oven temperature.

3. Press the COOK TIME pad.

4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the length

5. Press the STOP TIME pad.

Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad

until the desired Stop Time appears in the display.

To avoid possible burns,

correct position before you program the oven. You can set the oven control to delay-start the oven,

cook automatically.

2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until

3. Press the COOK TIME pad.

4. Press the INCREASE pad until

5. Press the STOP TIME pad. The display prompts

a specific length of time and then turn off

Press the BAKE pad.

“325°” is displayed.

appears in the display. A Cook Time of now appears in the display.

you to set the Stop Time you want. It the earliest Stop Time you can set. In this example,

and “STOP TIME” appear in the display.

Cooking Time.

DECREASE pad to

the shelves in the

hours

shows

The control automatically sets the Stop Time by adding the Cook Time to the time of day. In this example, the time of day is Adding 3 hours to the time of day equals

Change Stop Time from

the INCREASE pad until appear in the display. The words “DELAY TIME BAKE” appear in the display.

At The word “ON” and “ 100°” will be displayed. The Cook Time will begin to count down. As the oven heats up, the display will show the changing temperature. The oven will cook for the programmed three hours and shut off automatically at

7. At the end of Timed Baking, the display will show COOK TIME” and the oven will turn off.

The end

8. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear the display if

necessary. Remove the food from the oven. Remember, even though the oven shuts automatically, foods continue cooking after the

controls are off.

NOTE: Foods that spoil easily such as fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.

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

and the Cook Time is 3

by pressing

and Stop Time

)

eggs,

ADJUST THE OVEN

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 new oven is too

you can adjust the thermostat yourself. If you think

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

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

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

or too cold,

degrees.

To Adjust the Thermostat:

1. Press the BAKE pad.

2. Select an oven temperature between

and

3. Immediately, before “ON” appears, press and

hold the BAKE pad for about 4 seconds. The time

will change to the oven adjustment display.

4. The oven temperature can be adjusted up to

hotter or (–)

INCREASE or DECREASE pad to

desired change in the display.

5. When you have made the adjustment, press the

CLEAR/OFF pad to go back to the time of display. Use your oven as you would normally.

NOTE: This adjustment will not the self-cleaning temperatures. It when power is removed.

cooler. Use the

the

the broiling or

be remembered

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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

Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. Therefore, oven controls are set for 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.

minimum.

Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing, after being removed from the oven. The standing time recommended for roasts is allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to carve. The internal temperature will rise about 5° to

to compensate for temperature increase, if desired, remove the roast from the oven sooner (at 5° to Roasting 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.

less than the temperature in the

to 20 minutes. This

Place the shelf in A or B position.

No preheating is necessary.

2. Check the weight of the meat. Place it,

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

baste the meat. Select

3. Press the BAKE pad.

Use of Aluminum Foil

You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan.

This makes clean-up easier when using the pan for

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

4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad. The last oven set temperature appears in the display. Continue pressing until the desired temperature

is displayed.

The word “ON” and “100°” will be displayed. As

the oven heats up, the display will show the changing temperature. When the oven reaches the temperature you set, a tone will sound.

5. Press the CLEAWOFF pad when

CLEAR

roasting is finished.

OFF

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

INCREASE or DECREASE pad to get the

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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 Ibs., check with thermometer at half-hour intervals after half the cooking time has passed.

Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to

carve it?

A. Roasts are easier to slice

sure to cut across the grain of the meat.

allowed to cool

ROASTING

Frozen Roasts

Frozen roasts of beef, pork, 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).

etc., can be started

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

a roast or poultry? A. It is not necessary to preheat your oven. Q. When buying a roast, are there any special tips

that would

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.

Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully without thawing. Follow the directions given on the package label.

Oven

Temperature

Doneness

Meat

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

Lamb

Veal shoulder, Pork loin, rib or Ham, precooked

or bone-in shoulder*

or loin*

325°

325° 325° 325°

Medium: Well Done: Rare: Medium: Well Done: Well Done: Well Done:

To Warm:

Poultry

Chicken or Duck Chicken pieces

Turkey

*For boneless rolled roasts over

U. S. Department of Agriculture says “Rare beef is

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

325° 3500

325°

thick, ad

Well Done: Well Done:

Well Done:

to 10 minutes

Approximate Roasting Time in Minutes per Pound

3 to 5 Ibs. 24-33 35–39

21-25 30-35 28-33

35–45 35–45

17–20

minutes per pound (any weight)

to 5 Ibs.

35–40

3540

10 to

pound to times given above.

but you

know that cooking it to only

6 to 8 Ibs. 22-29

30–35 20-23 24-28

3040 3040

Over 5 Ibs.

30-35

Over 15 Ibs.

15-20

Internal

Temperature

1500–1 60° 1700–1 85°

500-1600

85° 700–1 80° 700–1 80°

15°-1200

85°–1900

1 85°-1900

1850–1 90°

means some

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Do not lock the oven door with the latch while

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

upper broil 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.

food by intense radiant heat from the

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 preferred doneness.

1. If 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 a layer

about

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 to catch on fire.

3. Position a shelf on the recommended shelf position as suggested in the Broiling Guide.

Leave the door open to the broil

stop position.

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

inch thick.

become hot enough

The door stays open

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.

5. Press the BROIL pad.

BROIL

Hi/LO

To change from HI Broil to LO

the DECREASE pad once. To change back to

HI Broil, press the INCREASE pad once.

7. When broiling is finished, press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Serve the food immediately, and leave the pan outside the oven cleaning.

INCREASE pad once for LO

or press the INCREASE pad

twice for HI Broil.

cool during the meal for easiest

press

Questions and Answers

Q. Why are my meats not turning out as brown

as they should?

In some areas, the power (voltage) to the range may

be low. In these cases, preheat the broil element for

10 minutes before placing the broiler pan with the 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? A. No. Salt draws out the juices and allows them to

evaporate. Always salt after cooking. Turn the meat with tongs; piercing the meat with a fork also allows the juices to escape. When broiling poultry or fish. brush each side often with butter.

Q. When broiling, is it necessary to always

use a grid in the pan?

Yes. Using the grid suspends the meat over the

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

spatter and smoking.

Do I need to grease my broiler grid to prevent

meat from sticking? No. The broiler grid is designed to reflect broiler

heat, thus keeping the surface cool enough to prevent meat from sticking to the surface. However, spraying the broiler grid lightly with vegetable cooking spray before cooking clean-up easier.

make

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●

Always use a broiler pan and grid. They are designed

to minimize smoking and spattering by 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

broiling, or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only.

● When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty

edges hang over the sides because dripping fat could

soil the oven.

● Use LO Broil to cook foods such as poultry or thick

pork chops thoroughly without over-browning them.

● Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning the oven

shelf at next lowest shelf position and increasing

cooking time given in this guide times per side.

Food Bacon

Ground Beef

Well Done

Beef Steaks

Rare Medium Well Done

Chicken

Bakery Products

Bread (Toast) or Toaster Pastries

Muffins

Lobster Tails

Fish

Ham Slices

(precooked)

Pork Chops

Well Done

Lamb Chops

Medium Well Done

Wieners

similar precooked sausages, bratwurst

and

Quantity Thickness

lb.

thin slices)

1 lb. (4 patties)

1/2 to 3/4 inch thick

1 inch

( 1 to

inch thick

(2 to

whole (2 to split lengthwise

2 to 4 slices

1 pkg. (2)

2 (split)

(6 to 8 oz. each)

-lb. fillets 1/4 to inch thick

inch thick

2 ( 1/2 inch thick) 2 ( 1 inch thick), about

2 (

inch thick),

2 ( inch thick), about

l-lb. pkg. ( 10)

thick

lb.

() to

lb.

Shelf

Position

c c c

C or D C or D

c c

12 10

Comments

Arrange in single layer.

Space evenly.

Up to 8 patties take about same time.

5 6

7-8

14-16

Steaks less than

through

is recommended.

Slash fat.

Reduce time about 5 to 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 desired.

Cut through back of shell. Spread

with lemon butter before and during cooking, if desired. Preheat broiler to increase

Increase time 5 to for

Slash fat.

[f desired, split sausages in half lengthwise; cut into 5- to 6-inch pieces.

before browning. Pan frying

Brush with melted butter before

and after half of broiling time.

and turn very carefully. Brush

inch thick or home cured ham.

inch thick cook

minutes

minutes per side

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Normal Cleaning Time: 3 hours

Quick Reminder:

Latch

2. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad.

3. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the Clean Time.

door.

Before a Clean Cycle

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

to cool before you can slide the door latch. We recommend venting with an open window

or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first self-clean cycle.

1. Remove

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.

cookware and any aluminum foil from

OVEN

Clean spatters or spills on the oven front frame, and the oven door outside the gasket with a dampened cloth. The oven front frame and the oven door outside the gasket do not get cleaned by the self-clean cycle. On these areas use detergent and hot water or a soap-filled steel wool pad. Rinse well with a vinegar and water solution. This will help prevent a brown residue from forming when the oven is heated. Buff these areas with a dry cloth. Do not clean the gasket.

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

Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place. Do not rub or clean the door

the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely 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.

Close the door and make sure the oven

off. If the oven light is not turned off,

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 finish of the oven.

resistance to abrasion. An intact and

life

- -— ——— —-—.- .._—.

Oven light

Oven front frame

Area inside gasket Oven door gasket

outside gasket

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How to Set the Oven for Cleaning

Quick Reminder:

Latch the door.

2. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad.

3. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the Clean Time.

If the oven is too hot and you start to set a clean cycle, the word “OFF” will appear in the display, Allow additional time for cooling before you try to set the cycle.

1. Follow directions to prepare the oven for cleaning.

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

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

3. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad.

CLEAN

❑

4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until

the desired Clean Time is displayed. ‘

Clean Time is normally 3 hours. You can change the Clean Time to any time between 2 and 4 hours,

depending on the amount of soil in your oven. The self-clean cycle will automatically begin after

“CLEAN” is displayed and the time for the clean cycle is set. The words “ON” and “LOCK” will

appear in the display. It will not be possible to open

the oven door until the temperature drops below the

lock temperature and the LOCK

5. When the LOCK light is off, slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go and open the door.

The word “door” will be displayed, the word “LOCK” will flash and oven control will signal if you set the clean cycle and forget to close the oven door.

goes off.

To Stop a Clean Cycle

Press the

2. When the LOCK light goes off and the oven has the door.

below the locking temperature, open

pad.

After a Clean Cycle

After cleaning is complete, the door latch must be

returned to its original position before you can use the oven. The oven door cools. If you cannot slide the latch easily to unlock the door, allow additional time for cooling.

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

You may notice some white ash in the oven. Just

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

stay locked until the oven

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 have become hard to slide, wipe

the shelf supports with cooking oil.

after one clean cycle,

(continued next

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THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN

How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning

(continued)

Quick Reminder:

Latch the door.

2. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN

3. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until desired Clean Time appears.

4. Press the STOP TIME pad.

5. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired Stop Time appears in the display.

Delay Start is setting the oven timer to start the clean cycle automatically at a later time than the present time of day.

NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the oven clock

shows the correct time of day.

1. Follow steps to prepare the oven for cleaning.

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

Never force the latch

handle. Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism.

3. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad.

5. Press the STOP TIME pad.

STOP TIME

The earliest Stop Time will be the Clean Time selected plus the time of day. For example: If the Clean Time is 3 hours and the time of day is

the Stop Time that appears in the display

will be

6. Press the INCREASE Time to a later time of-day if

example:

will start clean cycle at The self-clean cycle will automatically begin after

“CLEAN” is displayed and the time for clean cycle is set. The words “ON” and “LOCK” will appear in the display. It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the LOCK light goes off.

When the LOCK

7. to the left as far as

“STOP TIME” and the earliest Stop Time you can set will appear in the display.

to change the Stop

For

If you set Stop Time at 11

and end at 11

is off, slide the latch handle

will go and open the door.

oven

SELF

CLEAN

4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to enter the Clean Time.

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Questions and Answers

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

day, can I still self-clean my oven?

A. If the

will not be

specific time.

Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part

of my self-cleaning oven?

A. No cleaners

part of this oven. not thoroughly rinse the oven with water, wiping it absolutely

the oven surface and time the oven is automatically cleaned.

Q. What should I do if excessive smoking occurs

during cleaning?

A. This is caused by excessive soil. Press the

CLEAR/OFF pad. Open the windows room

the word “LOCK” is off in the display. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle.

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

during cleaning normal?

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

and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions.

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

cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might

also cause a strong odor when cleaning.

set

the correct time of

to set a delay clean

coatings should be used around

you

afterwards, the residue

use them

parts the next

end at a

scar

rid the

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

surface of my oven?

A. This is a normal condition, resulting from heating

and cooling during cleaning. These lines do not

affect how your oven performs.

Why do

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

their luster and become hard to slide. To make the shelves slide more easily, wipe the shelf supports with cooking

Q. My oven shelves have become gray after the

self-clean cycle. Is this normal?

A. Yes. After the self-clean cycle, the shelves

lose some

Q. Can I cook food on the

self-cleaning?

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

the

Q. The word “door” appeared on the display when

selected the clean cycle. What’s wrong?

A. The door latch handle must be moved all the

way to the right. Move the latch handle and cleaning will start.

have ash left in my oven after cleaning?

and change to a deep gray color.

while the oven

just as you normally do.

AND

Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient

satisfactory service. FO11

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

OF THE RANGE.

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

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

these directions carefully in caring for it to

when the range

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CLEANING

(continued)

Lift-Up Cooktop

(on some models)

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

Be sure

surface units are turned off before

raising the cooktop. There are two side supports

that lock into position when the cooktop is lifted up. The surface units do not need to be removed before lifting. However, you may remove one to make raising the cooktop easier.

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

Surface Units and Drip Pans

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

CAUTION

● Be sure

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.

Receptacle

Lift the surface unit about 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.

minute. The coils

Unit

inch above the drip pan

burn off

Drip Pan

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

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

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

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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 CAUTION: Do not use abrasives of any kind on the

control pads is sensitive to abrasives and pressure.

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

soft cloth. Rub control

lightly.

The lettering on models with touch

easier

Surface Light

When changing a

(on some models)

light, do not touch the

metal at the ends of the light.

The

light is easily replaced with a fluorescent tube of the same wattage. Before changing the light, pull the plug to the range or disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel.

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.

Metal Parts

Do not use steel wool, abrasives,

ammonia or commercial oven cleaners. To safely clean surfaces;

Glass Window

To clean the outside of the oven window use

and polish with a dry cloth. wash, rinse and then dry with a soft

To replace:

● Place fingers on the top near each end of the

● Press the light into the slots until it snaps into place.

● Move light cover down and snap into place.

glass cleaner. Rinse

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 would prevent the oven vent from working properly.

other material. This

Oven Vent

1’

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AND

(continued)

Lift-Off Oven Door

The oven door is removable, but it is heavy. You may need help removing and replacing the door. Do handle. This

break or

the door. To

remove the door,

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 the bottom of the door squarely over the hinges. Then lower the door slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same time. If the 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 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.

lift the door by the

cause the glass

cause damage to

open it a

make sure the hinges are in the

● Do not rub or clean the door gasket—

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

efficient oven operation

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

for proper air circulation.

Inside Gasket

Gasket

Outside Gasket

Outside of the door:

● Use soap and water to thoroughly clean

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

CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug.

Be sure to

the light cover and bulb cool completely before removing or replacing them. When in use, light bulbs can become warm enough to break with a moist cloth or towel. When cleaning, avoid touching warm lights with cleaning cloths if the light cover is removed.

The oven light (bulb) is covered with a removable glass cover

in place with a wire. Remove

which is held

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

Wire cover holder

1’

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.

● Replace bulb with 40-watt home appliance bulb.

To replace cover:

● Place it into the groove of the

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.

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Oven Shelves

Clean the shelves with

an abrasive cleanser

or steel wool. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and

dry with a clean cloth.

Oven Heating

Do not clean the bake element or the broil element.

Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated. The bake element can be lifted gently to clean the

oven around the bake element gently wipe around the

element with warm water.

residue or ash accumulate

Broiler Pan and Grid

After broiling, remove

the broiler pan from the oven. Remove the grid from the pan. Carefully pour out the grease from the pan into a proper container. Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water with a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad.

The enamel grid and broiler pan may be cleaned in the self-clean oven. However, to prevent heavy smoke caused by self-cleaning the greasy soil in the pan, you must first clean off the excess grease.

NOTE: The oven shelves may be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven, however, they will darken, lose

their luster and become hard to slide. Wipe the shelf

supports with cooking oil after self-cleaning to make

shelves slide more easily.

Broil Element

Bake Element

If food has burned on, sprinkle the grid with detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth. Soaking the pan will remove burned-on foods.

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

enamel, it can

How to Remove the Storage Drawer or Kick Panel to Clean Under the Range

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

tilt up the front and remove it. To replace, insert glides at the back of the drawer beyond the stop on range glides. Lift the drawer if necessary to insert easily. Let the front of the drawer down, then push in to close.

the drawer out

the way,

To clean under models with a front kick panel,

remove the panel by pulling

it straight out at the bottom. To replace the panel, first hook the top tabs on and then the bottom tabs.

Porcelain Enamel

The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but If acids spill on the 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.

use a dry paper 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.

or cloth to wipe it up right

while it is hot,

wash with

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read

and carefully.

local electrical inspector’s use.

IMPORTANT: CODES AND ORDINANCES.

NOTE TO instructions initiation is completed.

NOTE TO

Care Guide and Instigation Instructions for

future use.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

● Channel lock pliers or small ratchet wrench

with 3/16” socket (for leveling range)

● 1/4” hex head nutdriver

instructions completely

Save

the apptiance after

instructions for

GO~RNING

CONSUMER: Keep &is Use and

blade screwdriver

must

STEP 1

PREPARE THE OPENING

adjacent vertical walls above

30”

minimum clearance between surface

units and bottom of unprotected wood or metal

top cabinet, and 15” minimum between

countertop and adjacent cabinet bottom.

surface.

Installation of a listed microwave

oven or cooking appliance over the 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 and cabinets around the range can withstand heat generated by the range up to 200°

NOT LESS THAN

WIDTH OF RANGE

shall

REQUIREMENTS

FOR

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD

THIS

HOUSE FUSE OR OPEN

CIRCUIT

This voltage

individual, properly grounded protected by a circuit breaker or time delay fuse, as noted on the rating plate.

Wiring must conform to National Electric Codes.

the electric service provided does not meet the above specifications, it is recommended that a licensed electrician install an approved outlet.

Because range is in position, flexible service conduit or cord must be used.

must be

frequency, and connected to an

terminals are not accessible after

R BEFORE BEGINNING

with the proper

circuit,

INSTALL OUTLET BOX ON EITHER SIDE OF

MIN.

OUTLET BOX

WITHIN EITHER

SHADED AREA

t OF RANGE

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PREPARE THE OPENING

(cent’d)

Under the Range

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

moving the range on this type

into

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

range, the area that the range will rest on should

the floor covering ends at the front of the

be built up with plywood to the same level or higher than the

covering. This will allow

the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing.

STEP 2 PREPARE FOR ELECTRIUL 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.

STEP 3

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.

connector block at the bottom rear of

STEP

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.

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

1. Copper Wiring

Connect the neutral or ~rounded 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

colored) terminals.

bare wires

NEUTRAL

TERMINAL

FOR COPPER

ONLY.

STRAP

TO RANGE)

BLOCK IS

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Connect length of copper building wire to

range terminal block.

Splice copper wires to aluminum wiring using special connectors designed and for joining copper to aluminum, and follow the connector manufacturer’s recommended procedure closely.

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

approved

STEP 5 4-WIRE SYSTEM

SPECIAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Frame grounded to neutral of appliance through a link. If used in a MOBILE HOME or if

LOCAL CODES do not permit grounding

through the neutral:

1) disconnect the link from neutral,

2) 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

4TH

GROUND LUG

STEP 6

ANTI-TIP BRACKET

for installation in a variety of locations. The instructions include a template, a parts list and a list of tools necessary to complete the installation. Read the and the instructions that beginning installation.

bracket is supplied with instructions

INSTRUCTIONS

your situation before

WARNING

1. Range must be secured by ANTI-TIP bracket

supplied.

2. See instructions to instill (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

Typical installation of Anti-Tip bracket

Attachment to Wall

Bracket

Screw Must Enter

Wood or

Wall Plate

STEP 7 LEVELING THE RANGE

The

range must be level. Leveling feet are located at each corner of the base of the range. Remove the storage drawer or kick panel (depending on

your model) and using channel locks, rotate the

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

the Cleaning Under the Range section in Care

and Cleaning.) On some models, there are plastic covers which may be removed for easy adjustment

One of the rear leveling feet will engage the

ANTI-TIP bracket (allow for some side to side

adjustment).

between the range and the leveling foot that is to be installed into the

Check the range for proper installation into the

ANTI-TIP bracket (after the range has been

properly installed) by grasping the edges of the REAR burner holes and carefully attempting to tilt the range forward.

squeeze and pull).

a minimum clearance of

bracket.

STEP

FINAL CHECK

Be sure all switches are in the “off” position

before leaving the range.

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PROBLEM “F- AND A NUMBER”

FLASH IN THE DISPLAY

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

time display flashes “F- and a number,” you have function error code.

Press the

pad. Allow oven to cool for one hour. If the failure code

repeats, disconnect all power to the range. Call for service.

OVEN WILL

NOT WORK

OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT WORK

SURFACE LIGHT

DOES NOT WORK

FOOD DOES NOT BROIL PROPERLY

FOOD DOES NOT ROAST OR BAKE PROPERLY

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

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

● Oven controls not properly set.

Door left in locked position after cleaning.

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

● Switch operating oven light is broken. Call for service.

●

Fluorescent light is loose or defective. Adjust or replace.

Press and hold the switch for 2 seconds. If the light does not come on, repeat.

Switch

● The oven is not set at BROIL.

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

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

● Food is being cooked on hot pan.

● Cookware is not suited for broiling,

● Aluminum foil used on the broil pan rack has not been fitted properly

and slit as recommended.

The oven is not set at BAKE.

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

● Oven shelf not level.

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

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

Thermostat-Do

operating

light is broken. Call for service.

OVEN TEMPERATURE TOO HOT OR TOO COLD

CLOCK AND TIMER DO NOT WORK

SURFACE UNITS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY

●

The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven

Thermostat-Do

Make

sure the electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly grounded

Yourse~section.

power outlet.

● Check for power outage.

● See the Oven Control,

●

Surface units are not plugged in solidly.

● Drip pans are not set securely in the

● Surface unit controls are not properly set.

and Timer section of this guide.

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THE PROBLEM SOLVER

(continued)

PROBLEM

OVEN

NOT

SELF-CLEAN

OVEN DOOR ACCIDENTALLY DURING COOKING

OVEN DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK

OVEN NOT CLEAN

CLEAN CYCLE

“door” APPEARS IN THE DISPLAY

CONTROL SIGNALS TIME OR STOP TIME

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

Oven temperature is too high to set self-clean operation. Allow the range to cool

to room temperature and reset the controls.

●

Door latch handle not moved all the way to the right.

● Press the CLEAWOFF pad. Allow the range to cool to room temperature

and reset the controls.

●

Oven

must cool below locking temperature.

●

Oven

controls not set properly.

●

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

●

Heavy

●

Self-clean cycle has been selected but the latch handle

way to the right. Move the latch handle.

●

The latch handle was moved to the right but another program other than self-clean

was selected. Move

● This is reminding you to enter a bake temperature.

should be cleaned before starting clean

was not moved all the

handle to the right only when setting self-clean cycle.

OVEN DOOR IS CROOKED

. Because the door is removable, it sometimes gets out of position during

installation. To straighten the door, push down on the high corner.

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

800.626.2000 consumer information service

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With information or assistance from GE,

In-Home Repair

scheduled

our repairs can be handled

purchase

consumer service professional will provide expert. repair service,

a time that’s

locations offer you service today or tomorrow,

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contained in this booklet

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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC RANGE

WARRANTY

Staple sales slip or

here. Proof of original

is needed to obtain service

under warranty.

check

date

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and your home to repair or replace

that fails because

of a manufacturing defect.

● Service trips to your home to

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

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

GE Answer

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.

This warranty is extended to

the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for the

mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the or for the costs to your home.

All warranty provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer normal working

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 NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

home use in

In Alaska the

technician’s travel

sewicers during

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

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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from state to state.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

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