GE EER2000, JBP70, JBP78 User Manual 2

EER2000
EER3000
JBP64
JBP65
JBP66
JBP70
JBP78

Owner’s Manual

Ranges

Self-Cleaning Radiant

164D4290P029 49-80071 01-01 JR

Safety Instructions

Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Radiant Surface Units . . . . . . . . 5

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . 3, 4

Operating Instructions

Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–18

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

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

Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Timed Baking & Roasting . . .14

Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9

Care and Cleaning

Broiler Pan & Grid . . . . . . . . . . 22

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

Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 24

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

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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

Troubleshooting Tips . . . 25–28

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . Back Cover

Product Registration . . . . . 29, 30

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

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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.

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.

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 INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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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.

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.

■ 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.

■ For your safety, never use your appliance

for warming or heating the room.

■ Do not let cooking grease or other

flammable materials accumulate in or
near the range.

■ 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.

■ Keep the hood and grease filters clean

to maintain good venting and to avoid
grease fires.

■ 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.

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…

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.

■Never leave the surface units unattended at

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

■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.

■When preparing flaming foods under the

hood, turn the fan on.

■Use care when touching the cooktop. The

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

■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.

■Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The

cooktop can be scratched with items such
as sharp instruments, rings or other
jewelry, and rivets on clothing.

■Do not operate the radiant surface units if

the glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning
solution may penetrate a broken cooktop
and create a risk of electrical shock.
Contact a qualified technician immediately
should your glass cooktop become broken.

■Never use the glass cooktop surface as a

cutting board.

■Do not place or store items that can melt or

catch fire on the glass cooktop, even when
it is not being used.

■Be careful when placing spoons or other

stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface
when it is in use. They may become hot and
could cause burns.

■Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet

sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a
hot surface unit, be careful to avoid steam
burns. Some cleaners can produce noxious
fumes if applied to a hot surface.

NOTE:

We recommend that you avoid
wiping any surface unit areas until they
have cooled and the indicator light has
gone off. Sugar spills are the exception to
this. Please see the

Cleaning the glass

cooktop

section.

■When the cooktop is cool, use only the

recommended cleaning cream to clean
the cooktop.

■To avoid possible damage to the cooking

surface, do not apply cleaning cream to the
glass surface when it is hot.

■After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper

towel to remove all cleaning cream residue.

■Read and follow all instructions and

warnings on the cleaning cream labels.

RADIANT SURFACE UNITS

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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.

■ When using cooking or roasting bags in

the oven, follow the manufacturer’s
directions.

■ 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.

■ 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, except as suggested in this
manual. 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 which escapes can cause
burns to hands, face and/or eyes.

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.

WARNING!

OVEN

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

■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 the

broiler pan, grid and other cookware.

■Be sure to wipe up 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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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.

A

HOT COOKTOP

indicator light will glow
when any radiant element is turned on,
and will remain on until the surface is
cooled to approximately 150°F.

Indicator light will:

■

come on when the unit is hot to the touch.

■

stay on even after the unit is turned off.

■

glow until the unit is cooled to approximately
150°F.

The WM(warm) setting (on some
models) on the right

REAR

surface unit
keeps already heated food warm until
ready to serve.

Dual Surface Unit Control Knob

(on some models)

The right front surface unit has 2 cooking sizes to
select from so you can match the size of the unit
to the size of the cookware you are using.

To use the small (6 inch) surface unit,
push in the

SMALL BURNER

portion of

the switch above the control knob.

To use the large (9 inch) surface unit,
push in the

LARGE BURNER

portion of

the switch above the control knob.

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.

Be sure you turn the control knob to

OFF when you finish cooking.

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Using the Warming Zone

(on some models)

The

WARMING ZONE

, located in the back
center of the glass surface, will keep hot,
cooked food at serving temperature.
Always start with hot food. Do not use
to heat cold food. Placing uncooked or
cold food on the

WARMING ZONE

could

result in food-borne illness.

Push and turn the control knob to any
desired setting.

For best results, all foods on the

WARMING

ZONE

should be covered with a lid or
aluminum foil. When warming pastries
or breads, the cover should be vented
to allow moisture to escape.

Always use potholders or oven mitts when
removing food from the

WARMING ZONE

,

as cookware and plates will be hot.

CAUTION:

Do not warm food on the

WARMING ZONE for more than two hours.

NOTE:

The surface warmer will not glow red like

the cooking elements.

A

HOT

surface indicator light will glow
when the glass surface is hot and will
remain on until the surface is cool
enough to touch. Lower settings may not
heat the glass surface enough to cause the

HOT

surface indicator light to come on.

A

WARMING ZONE

indicator light will

glow when the unit is on.

■

Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic
may melt onto the surface and be very difficult
to clean.

■

Use only cookware recommended for
top-of-range cooking.

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WARMER GUIDE
SETTING FOOD

(Low) Bread/Pastries
(Medium) Chocolate/Butter
(Medium) Sauces, Stews,

Cream Soups
(Medium) Vegetables
(High) Soups (liquid)
(High) Tea or Coffee

The Warmer Guide is for reference
only and the SETTING that you
need will depend on the amount
and type of food, the starting
temperature of the food, and the
length of the holding time.

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Using the surface units.

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

Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.

About the radiant surface units…

The radiant cooktop features heating
units beneath a smooth glass surface.

NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new
cooktop is used for the first time. It is caused by
the heating of new parts and insulating materials
and will disappear in a short time.

The surface unit will cycle on and off to
maintain your selected control setting.

It is safe to place hot cookware on the
glass surface even when the cooktop
is cool.

Even after the surface units are turned
off, the glass cooktop retains enough
heat to continue cooking. To avoid
over-cooking, remove pans from the
surface units when the food is cooked.
Avoid placing anything on the surface
unit until it has cooled completely.

■

Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable
using the cleaning cream or full strength white
vinegar.

■

Use of window cleaner may leave an
iridescent film on the cooktop. The cleaning
cream will remove this discoloration.

■

Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop. If
they drop onto the cooktop, they can cause
damage.

■

Do not use the surface as a cutting board.

Always place the pan in the center of
the surface unit you are cooking on.

Do not slide cookware across the
cooktop because it can scratch the
glass—the glass is scratch resistant,
not scratch proof.

Temperature Limiter

Every radiant surface unit has a
temperature limiter.

The temperature limiter protects the
glass cooktop from getting too hot.

The temperature limiter may cycle the
units off for a time if:

■

The pan boils dry.

■

The pan bottom is not flat.

■

The pan is off center.

■

There is no pan on the unit.

SURFACE

COOKING

OFF CENTER

DRAGGING

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Selecting types of cookware.

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

Stainless Steel:

recommended

Aluminum:

heavy weight recommended

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

Copper Bottom:

recommended

Copper may leave residues which can
appear as scratches. The residues can be
removed, as long as the cooktop is
cleaned immediately. However, do not let
these pots boil dry. Overheated metal can
bond to glass cooktops. An overheated
copper bottom pot will leave a residue
that will permanently stain the cooktop if
not removed immediately.

Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron:

recommended

As long as the cookware is covered
completely with porcelain enamel, this
cookware is recommended. Caution is
recommended for cast iron cookware
that is not completely covered with
smooth porcelain enamel, as it may
scratch the glass ceramic cooktop.

Glass-ceramic:

usable, but not recommended

Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.

Stoneware:

usable, but not recommended

Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.

Home Canning Tips:

Be sure the canner is centered over the
surface unit.

Make sure the canner is flat on the
bottom.

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.

Check pans for flat bottoms by
using a straight edge.

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

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.

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

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Using the oven controls.

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

Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings

COOK TIME ON/OFF Pad

Press this pad and then press the

HOUR

and

MIN.

pads to set the amount of time
you want your food to cook. Turn the
Oven Temperature knob to the desired
temperature. The oven will shut off when
the Cook Time has run out.

TIMER ON/OFF Pad

Press this pad to select the timer feature.

AUTOMATIC OVEN Light

This lights anytime the oven has been
programmed to automatically turn on
or off.

HOUR and MIN. Pads

These pads allow you to set times up to
11 hours and 59 minutes.

As a safety feature, this oven will automatically shut off
after 12 hours. On models with touch pad clock controls this
feature may be deactivated to allow the oven to be left on
for more than 12 hours. To deactivate or reactivate the
Automatic Oven Shut-Off, press and hold both the MIN.
+/– pads for about 4 seconds.

OVEN ON Light

Glows anytime the oven is heating. The
light will flash when the oven automatically
turns off to remind you to turn the Oven
Temperature knob to

OFF.

Oven Temperature Knob

Turn this knob to the setting you want. (On
some models, you must push the knob in
before turning.) The temperature will be
displayed to indicate setting. Display will
change back to time after a few seconds.

PREHEATED Light

Glows when the oven reaches your selected
temperature.

On some models, opening the oven door will not
automatically turn the oven light on. You may use
the oven light switch to turn the light on and off.

CLEAN Light

Glows when the oven is in the self-clean
cycle. After the self-clean cycle, the light will
flash. Unlatch the door and turn the Oven
Temperature knob to

OFF.

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

TEMP RECALL

Press the – pad above

TEMP RECALL

to

display the selected oven temperature.

Display

Shows the time of day and the time set
for the timer.

If “F— and a number or letter” flash in the display
and the oven control signals, this indicates a function
error code.

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.

CLOCK Pad

Press this pad before setting the clock.

START TIME ON/OFF Pad

Press this pad and the

HOUR

and

MIN.

pads to delay the starting of your oven
up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.

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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 stops, so that when
placed correctly on the supports, they will
stop before coming completely out, and
will not tilt.

When placing and removing cookware,
pull the shelf out until it stops.

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

Turn the Oven Temperature knob
to the temperature you desire.

On some models, you must push the
knob in before turning.

Check food for doneness at
minimum time on recipe. Cook
longer if necessary.

Turn the Oven Temperature knob
to

OFF

when cooking is complete.

Type of Food Shelf Position

Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) D

Angel food cake A

Bundt or pound cakes C or D

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

Casseroles C or D

Turkey A

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 8–10 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 1

1

⁄2″of air space around it. If baking

four cake layers at the same time, place
two layers on rack B and two layers on
rack D. Stagger the pans on the rack so
one is not directly above the other.

Aluminum Foil

You can use aluminum foil to line the
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 into the
broiler pan. The juices could become
hot enough to catch on fire. If you
do not cut the slits, you are essentially
frying, not broiling.

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.

Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.

Center baking pans in the oven

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Using the oven.

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

How to Set the Oven for Broiling

Place the meat or fish on the broiler
grid in the broiler pan.

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.

Turn the Oven Temperature knob
to

BROIL.

On some models, you must push the
knob in before turning.

When broiling is finished, turn the
Oven Temperature knob to

OFF.

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

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 1 1/2 lbs. E 8 6 thick are difficult
Well Done E 10 8 to cook rare.

Slash fat.

Rare† 1

1

/2″ thick D 10 8

Medium 2 to 2 1/2 lbs. D 15 10–12
Well Done E 20 20

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

2 to 2 1⁄2 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

Lamb Chops

Medium 2 (1″ thick) about 10 E 7 4 Slash fat.
Well Done to 12 oz. E 10 9

Medium 2 (1

1

/2″ thick) about 1 lb. E 9 6

Well Done E 14 10

Broiling Guide

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.
Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev.
June 1985.)

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Using the clock and timer.

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Not all features are on all models.

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.

Press the

CLOCK

pad.

Press the

HOUR

and

MIN.

pads until

the time of day shows in the display.

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

To Set the Timer

Press the

TIMER ON/OFF

pad. Press the

HOUR

and

MIN.

pads until
the amount of time you want shows
in the display. The timer will start
automatically within a few seconds
of releasing the pad.

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

operations.
The maximum setting on the timer is

11 hours and 59 minutes.

End of Cycle Tones

Clear the tones by pressing the pad of the
function you are using.

or

To Reset the Timer

If the display is still showing the time
remaining, you may change it by pressing
the

HOUR

and

MIN.

pads until the time

you want appears in the display.

If the remaining time is not in the display,
recall the remaining time by pressing the

TIMER ON/OFF

pad and then pressing the

HOUR

and

MIN.

pads until the new time

you want shows in the display.

To Cancel the Timer

Press the

TIMER ON/OFF

pad twice.

To Black-Out the Clock

If you have several clocks in your kitchen,
you may wish to black-out the time of day
display of your range. If so, press the

CLOCK

pad.

Press the CLOCK pad twice to retain the time of
day after a black-out.

Although you cannot see it, the clock
maintains the correct time of day. It will
reappear for the duration of any function
that displays a Start Time or Cook Time.
Press the

CLOCK

pad again to bring back

the display.

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Using the timed baking and roasting features.

Do not latch the oven door during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.

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.

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.

Press the

COOK TIME ON/OFF

pad.

Using the

HOUR

and

MIN.

pads,

enter the length of cooking time.

Turn the Oven Temperature knob to
the desired temperature.

On some models, you must push the
knob in before turning.

The display will show the cooking time
remaining. When the oven reaches the
set temperature, a tone sounds.

When the oven automatically turns
off the

AUTOMATIC OVEN

light will flash
and the oven will signal. Turn the oven
control to

OFF

to stop the flashes and

signal.

How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop

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

Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.

Press the

START TIME ON/OFF

pad.

Using the

HOUR

and

MIN.

pads,
enter the time you want cooking
to start.

Press the

COOK TIME ON/OFF

pad.

Using the

HOUR

and

MIN.

pads,
enter the length of cooking time.

Turn the Oven Temperature knob
to the desired temperature.

On some models, you must push the
knob in before turning.

When the oven automatically turns off
the

AUTOMATIC OVEN

light will flash
and the oven will signal. Turn the oven
control to

OFF

to stop the flashes and

signal.

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Using the Sabbath Feature.

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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 for Regular Baking/Roasting

Make sure the clock shows the correct time
of day.

Press and hold

both

the

MIN. +

AND

-

pads,

at the same time

, until the display

changes.

Press and hold

either

the

MIN. +

OR -pad
until the display changes, then release
the pad. If

SAb

appears in the display,

go to the next step. If

SAb

is not in the
display, continue to press, hold and
release the pad until

SAb

appears.

Turn the Oven Temperature knob
to the desired temperature between

warm (

WM

) and 550°. The display will

show ⊃.

After a random delay period of
approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute,

⊃ will appear in the display indicating

that the oven is baking or roasting.

If ⊃ does not appear in the display,

reset the temperature.
To adjust the oven temperature, turn the

Oven Temperature knob to the desired
temperature.

NOTE:

The

COOK TIME ON/OFF

pad is active

during the Sabbath feature.

⊃

⊃

How to Set for Timed Baking/Roasting - Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

Make sure the clock shows the correct time
of day.

Press and hold

both

the

MIN. +

AND

-

pads,

at the same time

, until the display

changes.

Press and hold

either

the

MIN. +

OR -pad
until the display changes, then release
the pad. If

SAb

appears in the display, go

to the next step. If

SAb

is not in the
display, continue to press, hold and
release the pad until

SAb

appears.

Press the

COOK TIME ON/OFF

pad.

Immediately enter the length of cooking
time, using the

HOUR

and

MIN

. pads.
The cooking time that you entered will
be displayed.

Turn the Oven Temperature knob to
the desired temperature. The display will

show ⊃.

After a random delay period of
approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute,

⊃ will appear in the display indicating

that the oven is baking or roasting.

If ⊃ does not appear in the display,

reset the temperature.
To adjust the oven temperature, turn the

Oven Temperature knob to the desired
temperature.

When cooking is finished, the display will

change from ⊃ to ⊃, indicating that the

oven has turned

OFF

but is still set in Sabbath.

Remove the cooked food.

⊃

⊃

⊃

How to Exit the Sabbath Feature

Turn the Oven Temperature knob
to

OFF

.

If the oven is cooking, wait for a random
time delay of approximately 30 seconds

to 1 minute until only ⊃is in the display.

Press and hold

both

the

MIN. +

AND

-

pads,

at the same time

, until the display

changes.

Press and hold

either

the

MIN. +

OR -pad
until the display changes, then release
the pad. Continue to press, hold and
release the pad until

ON

or

OFF

appears

for your preference of 12 hour automatic
oven shut-off.

ON

indicates that the 12
hour automatic oven shut-off is turned
on and

OFF

indicates that the 12 hour

automatic oven shut-off is turned off.

Press the

CLOCK

pad to return to the time

of day.

NOTE:

If a power outage occurred when the
oven was in Sabbath mode, the oven will
automatically turn off and the oven control
must be reset.

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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°F.

To Adjust the Thermostat

Put the Oven Temperature knob in
the

OFF

position.

Press and hold the

HOUR +/–

pads for

5 seconds until the display changes.

Before display changes back, press
the

HOUR +/–

pads to increase or
decrease the temperature in 5
degree increments.

The oven temperature can be adjusted
up as much as 35°F. or down as much
as 35°F.

If the oven adjustment is set cooler
than the factory setting a minus sign (–)
and the adjusted temperature will appear
in the display.

Wait several seconds for the control
to automatically set and return to its
previous setting.

NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the
broiling or the self-cleaning temperatures. The
adjustment will be retained 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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Using the self-cleaning oven.

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

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

The oven shelves 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 steel-wool 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 well
ventilated room.

Wipe up heavy soil on the oven
bottom.

How to Set the Oven for Cleaning

Latch the door.

Turn the Oven Temperature knob
to

CLEAN.

On some models, you must push the
knob in before turning.

Clean cycle time is normally 4 hours
and 20 minutes. On models with

COOK

TIME

and

START TIME

pads, you can
change the clean time to between 3 hours
and 5 hours, 59 minutes by using the

HOUR

and

MIN.

pads. The display will

show the clean time counting down.

When the

CLEAN

light flashes, slide the
latch handle to the left, and turn the
Oven Temperature knob to

OFF.

To stop a clean cycle,

turn the Oven

Temperature knob to

OFF.

Wait until the

oven has cooled and unlatch the door.

■While the oven is self-cleaning, you

can press the

CLOCK

pad to display
the time of day. To return to the clean
countdown, press the

COOK TIME

ON/OFF

pad.

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Using the self-cleaning oven.

How to Delay the Start of Cleaning

Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.

Latch the door.

Turn the Oven Temperature knob
to

CLEAN.

On some models, you must push the
knob in before turning.

Press the

START TIME ON/OFF

pad.

Press the

HOUR

and

MIN.

pads to set

the time cleaning will start.

When the

CLEAN

light flashes, slide
the latch handle to the left as far as it
will go and turn the Oven Temperature
knob to

OFF.

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 soap­filled steel wool pad and 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 clean after one clean
cycle, repeat the cycle.

■You cannot set the oven for cooking

until the oven is cool enough for the
door to be unlatched.

■If the shelves become hard to slide,

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

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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.

How to Remove Packaging Tape

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

Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak.
Wipe dry and then apply an appliance
polish to thoroughly clean and protect
the surface.

NOTE: The plastic tape (on some models) must
be removed from all chrome trim. It cannot be
removed if it is baked on.

Control Knobs

To Remove:

Be sure the knob is in the

OFF

position.

Pull straight off the stem. Using a
piece of string can make removing the
knob easier. Slip the string under and
around the knob, pull straight out.

Wash the knob thoroughly with warm soapy
water. Dry completely with a soft cloth. DO NOT
let the knob soak.

To Replace:

Check the back of the knob.

The molded rib of the knob is
designed to fit perfectly onto the
knob stem.

Align the molded rib to the clear
groove in the knob stem. Push the
knob back as far as it will go.

Molded rib

Spring clip

Clear groove in
stem

Control Panel

■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.

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

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Care and cleaning of the range.

Lift-Off Oven Door

The oven door is removable for easier
access to the light bulb.

Do not lift the door by the handle.

To remove the door:

Fully open the door.

Each hinge has a hinge lock. Using a
tool, pull the hinge locks down
against the door frame.

Firmly grasp the door

at the top sides.

Close the door to the stop position.

Lift the door up and pull straight
out.

To replace the door:

Firmly grasp the door

at the top sides.

This is critical.

Approach the range with the door
angled in a vertical position.

Guide the hinges into the slots.

Push door in firmly while opening.

Once in position, open the door
completely. Push the hinge locks
back in towards the front frame.

To clean the inside of the door:

■ Because the area inside the gasket is

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

■ The area outside the gasket and

the door liner can be cleaned with a
soap-filled steel wool or 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.

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.

Pull the hinge locks down to the
unlocked position.

Unlocked
position

Locked position

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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.

Oven Vent

The oven vent is located behind 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 it when the oven is in use.

The vent is important for proper air circulation.
Never block this vent.

Oven Shelves

Clean the oven shelves with an abrasive
cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning,
rinse the shelves with clean water and dry
with a clean cloth.

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

To make the shelves slide more easily
apply a small amount of vegetable oil
or cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe
the edges of the oven shelves with the
paper towel.

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Care and cleaning of the range.

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.

Broiler Pan & Grid

Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in a
self-cleaning oven.

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.

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.

Both the broiler pan and grid may be
cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner.

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

Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid
anywhere in the range.

After broiling, remove the broiler
pan from the oven.

Wire cover holder.

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.

Allow the cooktop to cool.

Spread a few drops of Cerama
Bryte® to the entire burned residue
area.

Hold the razor scraper at
approximately a 45° angle against
the glass surface and scrape the
soil. It will be necessary to apply
pressure to the razor scraper in
order to remove the residue.

Keep a small amount of cream on
the residue as you scrape.

After scraping with the razor
scraper, use the scrub sponge to
remove any remaining residue.

For additional protection, after all
residue has been removed, polish
the entire surface with Cerama
Bryte® and a paper towel.

NOTE: Razor blade is packed inverted for
safety reasons. Prior to use, the blade must be
rotated and reinserted into slot. Do not use a
dull or nicked blade.

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Cleaning the glass cooktop.

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Burned-On Residue

WARNING: DAMAGE to your glass surface

may occur if you use scrub pads other than
BLUE Scotch-Brite®Multi-Purpose No Scratch
scrub sponges by 3M.

Allow the cooktop to cool.

Spread a few drops of Cerama
Bryte® to the entire burned residue
area.

Using the scrub sponge, rub the
residue area, applying pressure as
needed.

If any residue remains, repeat the
steps listed above as needed.

For additional protection, after
all residue has been removed,
polish the entire surface with
Cerama Bryte® and a paper towel.

The RAZOR SCRAPER is available
through our Parts Center. See
instructions under “To Order Parts”
section on next page.

Heavy, Burned-On Residue

Scotch-Brite®Multi-Purpose
No Scratch scrub sponge

Normal Daily Use Cleaning

ONLY use the recommended cleaning
cream, Cerama Bryte®, on the glass
cooktop. Other creams may not be as
effective.

To maintain and protect the surface of
your glass cooktop, follow these steps:

Before using the cooktop for the
first time, clean it with the cooktop
cleaning cream. This helps protect
the top and makes clean-up easier.

Daily use of the cooktop cleaning
cream will help keep the cooktop
looking new.

Shake the cleaning cream well.
Apply a few drops of the cream
directly to the cooktop.

Use a paper towel or sponge to clean
the entire cooktop surface.

NOTE: It is very important that you DO NOT
heat the cooktop until it has been cleaned
thoroughly.

Clean your cooktop after
each spill.

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Cleaning the glass cooktop.

Turn off all surface units. Remove
hot pans.

Wearing an oven mitt:
a. Use the razor scraper to move

the spill to a cool area on the
cooktop.

b. Remove the spill with

paper towels.

Any remaining spillover should be
left until the surface of the cooktop
has cooled.

Don’t use the surface units again
until all of the residue has been
completely removed.

NOTE: If pitting or indentation in the glass
surface has already occurred, the cooktop
glass will have to be replaced. In this case,
service will be necessary.

Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic

Our testing shows that if
you are cooking high sugar
mixtures such as jelly or
fudge and have a spillover,
it can cause permanent
damage to the glass surface
unless the spillover is
immediately removed.

Be careful not to slide pots and
pans across your cooktop. It will
leave metal markings on the
cooktop surface.

These marks are removable using
the cleaning cream with a scrub
sponge and/or razor scraper.

If pots with a thin overlay of
aluminum or copper are allowed
to boil dry, the overlay may leave

black discoloration on the
cooktop.

This should be removed
immediately before heating again
or the discoloration may be
permanent.

WARNING: Carefully check the bottom of
pans for roughness that would scratch
the cooktop.

Metal Marks and Scratches

To order Cerama Bryte® cream and
the razor scraper, please call our
toll-free number:

National Parts Center 800-626-2002.

Cerama Bryte®Cream . . . . . . .# WX10X300

Razor Scraper . . . . . . . . . . . . .# WX5X1614

Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .# WB64X5027

(Kit includes cream and razor scraper)

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Glass surface – potential for permanent damage

.

To clean the cooktop seal around the
edges of the glass, lay a wet cloth on it
for a few minutes, then wipe clean with
nonabrasive cleaners.

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Before You Call For Service…

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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 will not

Improper cookware • Use pans which are flat and match the diameter

maintain a rolling boil

being used. of the surface unit selected.

or cooking is not
fast enough

Surface units do

A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

not work properly

blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.

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

Scratches (may appear

Incorrect cleaning • Scratches are not removable. Tiny scratches will become

as cracks) on cooktop

methods being used. less visible in time as a result of cleaning.

glass surface

Cookware with rough bottoms • To avoid scratches, use the recommended cleaning
being used or coarse particles procedures. Make sure bottoms of cookware are clean
(salt or sand) were between before use, and use cookware with smooth bottoms.
the cookware and the surface
of the cooktop.

Cookware has been slid
across the cooktop surface.

Areas of discoloration

Food spillovers not cleaned • See the

Cleaning the glass cooktop

section.

on the cooktop

before next use.

Hot surface on a model • This is normal. The surface may appear discolored
with a white glass cooktop. when it is hot. This is temporary and will disappear

as the glass cools.

Plastic melted

Hot cooktop came into • See the

Glass surface—potential for permanent damage

to the surface

contact with plastic placed section in the

Cleaning the glass cooktop

section.

on the hot cooktop.

Pitting (or indentation)

Hot sugar mixture spilled • Call a qualified technician for replacement.

of the cooktop

on the cooktop.

Frequent cycling

Improper cookware • Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling.

off and on of

being used.

surface units

The display goes

Power surge. • Disconnect power at the fuse box or circuit breaker

blank or indicator

for at least 10 seconds. Turn power on and power

lights come on when

up your range. If the indicator lights are still on,

range is not in use

call for service.

Clock and timer do

Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly

not work

inserted in the electrical outlet. grounded outlet.

A fuse in your home may • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.

Oven controls improperly set. • See the

Using the clock and timer

section.

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Before You Call For Service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Oven light does

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

not work

Switch operating • Call for service.
light is broken.

Oven will not work

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

A fuse in your home may • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.

Oven controls improperly set. • See the

Using the oven

section.

Door left in the • If necessary, allow the oven to cool then unlock
locked position. the door.

Food does not bake

Oven controls improperly set. • See the

Using the oven

section.

or roast properly

Shelf position is incorrect or • See the

Using the oven

section.

the shelf is not level.

Incorrect cookware or • See the

Using the oven

section.

cookware of improper
size being used.

Oven thermostat needs • See the

Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!

adjustment. section.

Food does not

Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure you turn the knob all the way to the

broil properly BROIL

position.

Door not open to the • See the

Using the oven

section.

broil stop position as
recommended.

Improper shelf position • See the

Broiling Guide.

being used.

Cookware not suited • Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.
for broiling.

Aluminum foil used on the • See the

Using the oven

section.

broiling pan and grid has
not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.

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.

Oven temperature

Oven thermostat • See the

Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!

too hot or too cold

needs adjustment. section.

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Power outage,

Power outage or surge. • Some models will automatically resume their setting

clock flashes

once the power is restored. On models with a clock,
you must reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you
must reset it by turning the Oven Temperature knob
back to

OFF,

setting the clock and resetting any

cooking function.

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 Removal

on top of the guide rail. instructions in the

Care and cleaning of your range

section.

Oven will not self-clean

The oven temperature • Allow the range to cool to room temperature and reset
is too high to set a the controls.
self-clean operation.

Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure you turn the control knob all the way to the

CLEAN

position.

Oven door is not in • Make sure you move the door latch handle all the
the locked position. way to the right.

Oven starts a self-clean

Oven door locked during • Turn the Oven Temperature knob to

OFF.

Allow the

cycle when you wanted

cooking. oven to cool. Never force the door latch handle.

to bake, roast or broil

“Crackling” or

This is the sound of the metal • This is normal.

“popping” sound

heating and cooling during
both the cooking and
cleaning functions.

Excessive smoking

Excessive soil. • Turn the Oven Temperature knob to

OFF.

Open

during a clean cycle

the windows to rid the room of smoke. Wait until
the

CLEAN

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 unlock

CLEAN light flashes

Oven controls not • Move the door latch handle to the right before
properly set. setting the Oven Temperature knob to

CLEAN.

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Oven not clean after

Oven controls not • See the

Using the self-cleaning oven

section.

a clean cycle

properly set.

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

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

Oven makes

This is the sound of the • This is normal.

clicking noise

heating element turning
off and on during
cooking functions.

CLEAN light is on

The oven door was • Turn the Oven Temperature knob to

OFF.

Allow the

when you want to cook

accidentally locked. oven to cool. Then move the latch to the far left.

Never force the door latch handle.

“F— and a number

You have a function • Turn the Oven Temperature knob to

OFF.

Put the oven

or letter” flash in

error code. back into operation.

If the function code repeats. • Disconnect all power to the range for at least 30

seconds and then reconnect power. If the function
error code repeats, call for service.

The display goes blank

Power surge. • Disconnect power at the fuse box or circuit breaker

or indicator lights come

for at least 10 seconds. Turn power on and power

on when range is not

up your range. If the indicator lights are still on,

in use

call for service.

The clock is in the • See the

Using the clock and timer

section.

black-out mode.

Oven door will

Oven too hot. • Turn the Oven Temperature knob to

CLEAN.

not lock

The glowing oven cleaning light after the knob is
turned indicates the oven is too hot from previous
use. To cool the oven, open the door wide, and allow
the oven to cool. After the oven has cooled, close
the door and slide the latch handle all the way to
the right.

“Burning” or “oily”

This is normal in a new • To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle

odor emitting from

oven and will disappear for a minimum of 3 hours. See the

Using the

the vent

in time.

self-cleaning 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.

Before You Call For Service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

General Electric Company

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

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Consumer Product Ownership Registration

Important

Mail
Today!

General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky
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First

Name

Mr. ■■ Ms. ■■ Mrs. ■■ Miss ■■

Street

Address

City

State

Date Placed

In Use

Month

Day

Year

Zip

Code

Apt. #

Last

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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 www.GEAppliances.com.

1

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Model Number Serial Number

✁

Cut here

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

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safety modification.

After mailing the
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store this document
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contains information
you will need should
you require service.
Our service number is
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Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support

GE Electric Range Warranty.

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

the product.

■Improper installation.

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

or used for other than the intended purpose or
used commercially.

■Damage to the glass cooktop caused by use of cleaners

other than the recommended cleaning creams.

■Damage to the glass cooktop caused by hardened

spills of sugary materials or melted plastic that
are not cleaned according to the directions in
the Owner’s Manual.

■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.

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. 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

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

full one-year warranty,

GE will also provide,

free of charge,

all labor

original purchase

and in-home service to replace the defective part.

Five Years A replacement glass cooktop

if it should crack due to thermal shock, discolor, crack at the

From the date of the

rubber seal between the glass cooktop and the porcelain edge, or if the pattern wears off.

original purchase

A replacement radiant surface unit

if it should burn out.

During this

limited additional four-year warranty,

you will be responsible for any

labor or in-home service.

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

®

technician.
To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, contact us at
www.GEAppliances.com, or call 800-GE-CARES.

Staple your receipt here.

Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain service

under the warranty.

Register Your Appliance

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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 pre-printed registration card included in the packing material, or detach and
use the form in this Owner’s Manual.

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GE supports the Universal Design concept—products, services and environments that can be used by
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Extended Warranties

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Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty
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Parts and Accessories

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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.

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including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations

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