GE JBP82, JBP83 User Manual

JBP82
JBP83

Owner’s Manual

Ranges

Self-Cleaning Radiant

164D4290P394 49-80243 01-04 JR

Safety Instructions . . . . . . .2–6

Operating Instructions

Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . .14

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11–21

Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . .18, 19

Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .20, 21

Special Features . . . . . . . .16, 17

Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Timed Baking and Roasting . .15

Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . 7–10

Care and Cleaning

Broiler Pan and Grid . . . . . . . 24

Control Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . 25, 26

Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . . 23

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Troubleshooting Tips . . . 27–30

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . Back Cover

Product Registration . . . . .31, 32

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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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.

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

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

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

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

WARNING ANTI-TIP DEVICE

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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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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WARNING!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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.

■ 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

■ 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.

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.

RADIANT SURFACE UNITS

■ 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.

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■ 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

CERAMA BRYTE

®

Ceramic Cooktop

Cleaner and the CERAMA BRYTE

®

Cleaning Pad 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.

■ Large scratches or impacts to glass doors

or cooktops can lead to broken or
shattered glass.

■ Do not leave any items on the cooktop.

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

■ Do not leave plastic items on the

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

■ Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the

cooktop can lead to damage and improper
operation of the range.

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 rack in the desired position

while the oven is cool. If racks 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 rack 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.

WARNING!

OVEN

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside
of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.

■ Do not clean the door gasket. The door

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

■ Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the

broiler pan, grid and other cookware.

■ Take the racks out of the oven before you

begin the self-clean cycle or they may
discolor, unless your oven is equipped with
gray porcelain-coated oven racks.

■ Be sure to wipe off excess spillage before

starting the self-cleaning operation.

■ If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,

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

■ Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s

Manual.

SELF-CLEANING OVEN

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Using the surface units.

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How to Set

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

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

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 turned on or hot to

the touch.

■ stay on even after the unit is turned off.

■ glow until the unit is cooled to approximately

150°F.

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

Dual Surface Unit Control Knob

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,
turn the control knob to the SMALL
BURNER settings.

To use the large (9 inch) surface unit,
turn the control knob to the LARGE
BURNER settings.

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Using the Warming Zone

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.

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.

Home Canning Tips

Be sure the canner is centered over the
surface unit.

Make sure the canner is flat on the
bottom.

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

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

Flat-bottomed canners are recommended.
Use of water bath canners with rippled
bottoms may extend the time required to
bring the water to a boil.

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.

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.

Using the Bridge Burner

To use the bridge burner, turn the
control knob to the BRIDGE BURNER
settings.

For full bridge burner operation, turn
on the rear burner.

To use only the front burner, turn the
control knob to the FRONT BURNER
settings.

Using the surface units.

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

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.

NOTE: On models with light colored glass
cooktops, it is normal for the cooking zones to
change color when hot or cooling down. This is
temporary and will disappear as the glass cools
to room temperature.

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
overcooking, remove pans from the
surface units when the food is cooked.
Avoid placing anything on the surface
unit until it has cooled completely.

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

■ 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.

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SURFACE
COOKING

OFF CENTER

DRAGGING

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Selecting types of cookware.

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.

Check pans for flat bottoms by
using a straight edge.

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

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Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings

BAKE Pad

Press this pad to select the bake function.

BROIL HI/LO Pad

Press this pad to select the broil function.

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.

COOKING TIME Pad

Press this pad and then press the + or –
pads to set the amount of time you want
your food to cook. The oven will shut off
when the cooking time has run out.

DELAY START Pad

Press this pad and the + or – pads to delay
the starting of your oven up to 9 hours and
59 minutes.

OVEN LIGHT Pad

Press this pad to turn the oven light on
or off.

TIMER/CLOCK Pad

Press this pad to select the timer feature.
Press and hold this pad, until the display
changes, to set the clock.

START Pad

Must be pressed to start any cooking or
cleaning function.

– Pad

Short taps to this pad will decrease the
time or temperature by small amounts.
Press and hold the pad to decrease the
time or temperature by larger amounts.

+ Pad

Short taps to this pad will increase the time
or temperature by small amounts. Press
and hold the pad to increase the time or
temperature by larger amounts.

CLEAR/OFF Pad

Press this pad to cancel ALL oven
operations except the clock and timer.

SELF CLEAN Pad

Press this pad to select the self-cleaning function. See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.

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Using the oven.

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

Before you begin…

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

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

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

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

CAUTION: When you are using the

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

The oven has 6 rack positions.

How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting

Press the BAKE pad.

Press the + or – pads until the
desired temperature is displayed.

Press the START pad.

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

Press the CLEAR/OFF pad when
cooking is complete.

Type of Food Rack 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 6–10 minutes.

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

Aluminum Foil

Never cover the oven bottom with 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.

Aluminum foil may also be used to catch
a spillover. To do so, place a small sheet
of foil on a lower rack several inches
below the food.

Never entirely cover a rack with
aluminum foil. This will disturb the heat
circulation and result in poor baking.

Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.

Center baking pans in the oven.

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How to Set the Oven for Broiling

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

Follow suggested rack 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 rack one position higher.

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

Press the BROIL HI/LO pad once for
HI Broil.

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

Press the START pad.

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

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

Quantity and/ Rack 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

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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 (11/2″ 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.)

*See illustration for description of rack positions.

The oven has 6 rack positions.

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Using the clock and timer.

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. You cannot
change the clock time while an automatic
oven function is programmed.

Press and hold the TIMER/CLOCK
pad.

Press the + and – pads.

Press the START pad.

To check the time of day when the display is
showing other information, simply press the
TIMER/CLOCK pad. The time of day shows
until another pad is pressed.

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

To Set the Timer

Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad.

Press the + and – pads until the
amount of time you want shows
in the display. Maximum time that
can be entered in minutes is 59.
Cooking times more than 59
minutes should be changed to
hours and minutes. For example,
enter 90 minutes as 1 hour,
30 minutes.

If you make a mistake, press the
TIMER/CLOCK pad and begin again.

Press the START pad.

When the timer reaches :00, the
control will beep 3 times followed
by one beep every 6 seconds until
the TIMER/CLOCK pad is pressed.

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

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

operations. The maximum setting on
the timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes.

To Reset the Timer

If the display is still showing the time
remaining, you may change it by pressing
the TIMER/CLOCK pad, then press the +
and – pads until the time you want
appears in the display.

If the remaining time is not in the display
(clock, delay start or cooking time are in
the display), recall the remaining time by
pressing the TIMER/CLOCK pad and then
pressing the + and – pads until the time
you want appears in the display.

Power Outage

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

To reset the clock, press and hold the
TIMER/CLOCK pad until the display
changes.

Enter the correct time of day by pressing
the + and – pads until the time you
want appears in the display. Press the

START pad.

To Cancel the Timer

Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad twice.

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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 BAKE pad.

Using the + and – pads, enter the
desired temperature.

Press the COOKING TIME pad.

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

Using the + and – pads, enter the
desired baking time. Maximum time
that can be entered in minutes is 59.
Cooking times more than 59
minutes should be changed to hours
and minutes. For example, enter
90 minutes as 1 hour, 30 minutes.
The oven temperature and the
cooking time that you entered will
be displayed.

Press the START pad.

The display shows the current oven
temperature and the cooking time
countdown.

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

Press the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear the
display.

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 BAKE pad.

Using the + and – pads, enter the
desired temperature.

Press the COOKING TIME pad.

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

Using the + and – pads, enter the
desired baking time. Maximum time
that can be entered in minutes is 59.
Cooking times more than 59
minutes should be changed to hours
and minutes. For example, enter
90 minutes as 1 hour, 30 minutes.
The oven temperature and the
cooking time that you entered will
be displayed.

Press the DELAY START pad.

Using the + and – pads, enter the
time of day you want the oven to
turn on and start cooking.

Press the START pad.

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

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

When the oven turns on at the time of
day you have set, the display will show
the changing temperature (starting at
100°F) and the cooking time countdown.

At the end of timed baking, the oven
will turn off. The end of cycle tone
will sound.

Press the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear the
display.

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Special features of your oven control.

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

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

When the display shows your choice, press the START pad. The special features will remain in memory after
a power failure.

12 Hour Shut-Off

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

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

Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.

Press the DELAY START pad. The
display will show 12 shdn (12 hour
shut-off). Press the DELAY START
pad again and the display will show
no shdn (no shut-off).

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

Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Selection

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

Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.

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

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

Press the START pad.

Oven Lockout (on some models)

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

Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.

Press the SELF CLEAN pad. The
display will show LOC OFF.

Press the SELF CLEAN pad again.
The display will show LOC ON.

Press the START pad to activate the
oven lockout feature and leave
the control set in this special
features mode.

When this feature is on and the touch
pads are pressed, the control will beep
and the display will show LOC.

NOTE: The oven lockout mode will not
affect the TIMER/CLOCK touch pad.

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Changing the Speed of the Increase or Decrease Pads

As you use the INCREASE or DECREASE pads
when setting a time or temperature, you may
notice the display changes slowly. This special
feature allows you to change the speed.

To set the speed you prefer, follow the
steps below.

Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.

Press the + pad. The display will
show you a set speed between
1 and 5.

Press the + pad to increase the speed
up to the number 5.

Press the – pad to decrease the
speed down to the number 1.

Press START to activate the setting
and leave the control set in this
special features mode.

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Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle

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

To cancel the 6 second beep:

Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.

Press the BROIL HI/LO pad. The
display shows CON BEEP (continual
beep). Press the BROIL HI/LO pad
again. The display shows BEEP.
(This cancels the one beep every
6 seconds.)

Press the START pad.

12 Hour, 24 Hour or Clock Black-Out

Your control is set to use a 12 hour clock.

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

Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.

Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad once.
The display will show 12 hr. If this
is the choice you want, press the
START pad.

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

Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad again to
black-out the clock display. The display
will show OFF. If this is the choice you
want, press the START pad.

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

Cook and Hold

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

To activate this feature, follow the steps
below.

Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.

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

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

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

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

NOTE: To understand how the oven control works,

practice using regular (non-Sabbath) Immediate Start
and Automatic Stop before entering the Sabbath mode.

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

Press and hold both the BAKE and BROIL
HI/LO pads, at the same time, until the

display shows SF.

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

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

Press the COOKING TIME pad.

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

Press the START pad.

Press the BAKE pad. No signal will
be given.

The preset starting temperature will
automatically be set to 350°. Tap the
+ or – pads to increase or decrease the
temperature in 25° increments. The
temperature can be set between 170°
and 550°. No signal or temperature
will be given.

Press the START pad.

After a random delay period of
approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute,
⊃ will appear in the display
indicating that the oven is
baking/roasting.
If ⊃ does not appear in the display,
start again at step 7.

To adjust the oven temperature, press the
BAKE pad and tap the + or – pads to increase
or decrease the temperature in 25°
increments. Press the START pad.

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

⊃

⊃

⊃

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 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

NOTE: To understand how the oven control works,

practice using regular baking (non-Sabbath) before
entering Sabbath mode.

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

Press and hold both the BAKE and BROIL
HI/LO pads, at the same time, until the

display shows SF.

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

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

Press the BAKE pad. No signal will
be given.

The preset starting temperature will
automatically be set to 350°. Tap
the + or – pads to increase or decrease
the temperature in 25° increments.
The temperature can be set between
170° and 550°. No signal or temperature
will be given.

Press the START pad.

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

To adjust the oven temperature, press
the BAKE pad and tap the + or – pads to
increase or decrease the temperature in
25° increments. Press the START pad.

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

⊃

⊃

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

⊃

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

⊃

Using the Sabbath Feature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays.)

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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 degrees.

NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling or the self-cleaning temperatures. The adjustment will be retained
in memory after a power failure.

To Adjust the Thermostat

Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.

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

The oven temperature can be
adjusted up as much as 35°F or
down as much as 35°F. Press the
+ pad to increase the temperature
by 1 degree increments. Press the
– pad to decrease the temperature
by 1 degree increments.

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

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.

How to Exit the Sabbath Feature

Press the CLEAR/OFF pad.

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

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

Tap the DELAY START pad until
12 shdn or no shdn appears in the
display. 12 shdn indicates that the
oven will automatically turn off after
12 hours. no shdn indicates that the
oven will not automatically turn off.

Press the START pad.

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

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Using the self-cleaning oven.

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

NOTE:

■ If your oven is equipped with shiny,

silver-colored oven racks, remove them
before you begin the self-clean cycle.

■ If your oven is equipped with gray

porcelain-coated oven racks, they may be
left in the oven during the self-clean cycle.

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

Press the SELF CLEAN pad.

Using the + or – pads, enter the
desired clean time, if a time other
than 4 hours and 20 minutes
is needed.

Clean cycle time is normally 4 hours
and 20 minutes. You can change the
clean time to any time between 3 hours
and 5 hours, depending on how dirty
your oven is.

Press the START pad.

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

When the LOCKED door light is off, open
the door.

The oven shuts off automatically when
the clean cycle is complete.

■ The words LOCKED or LOCK DOOR will

flash and the oven control will signal if
you set the clean cycle and forget to
close the oven door.

■ To stop a clean cycle, press the

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

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How to Delay the Start of Cleaning

Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.

Press the SELF CLEAN pad.

Using the + or – pads, enter the
desired clean time.

Press the DELAY START pad. The
earliest start time you can set will
appear in the display.

Using the + or – pads, enter the
time of day you want the clean cycle
to start.

Press the START pad.

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

When the LOCKED door light is off,
open the door.

After a Clean Cycle

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

If white spots remain, remove them with a
soap-filled 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.

Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to
a paper towel and wipe the edges of the
oven racks with the paper towel. Do not
spray with Pam®or other lubricant sprays.

■ You cannot set the oven for cooking

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

■ While the oven is self-cleaning, you

can press the TIMER/CLOCK pad to
display the time of day. To return
to the clean countdown, press the

COOKING TIME pad.

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Care and cleaning of the range.

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

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.

If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip
device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this
precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.

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.

Control Knobs

The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.

To remove a knob, pull it straight off the
stem. If knob is difficult to remove, place
a towel or dishcloth between the knob
and control panel and pull gently. Wash
the knobs in soap and water or a vinegar
and hot water solution.

Before removing the knobs for
cleaning, please note that the knobs are
in the OFF position. When replacing the
knobs, check the OFF position to ensure
proper placement.

Molded flat area

Flat

Flat Stem

Spring clip

Clear groove
in stem

Molded rib

Groove Stem

On some models, the knob stem has a
groove in each side. The groove on one
side has a spring clip. The other groove is
clear (see illustration). Check the inside
of the knob and find the molded rib.

Replace the knob by fitting the molded
rib inside the knob into the clear groove
on the stem.

On some models, the knob stem is flat
on one side (see illustration). Check the
inside of the knob and find the molded
flat area.

Replace the knob by fitting the molded
flat area inside the knob onto the flat
area of the stem.

Lift-Off Oven Door

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

Do not lift the door by the handle.

To remove the door:

Fully open the door.

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

Firmly grasp both sides of the door
at the top.

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

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

To replace the door:

Firmly grasp both sides of the door
at the top.

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

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

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

Close the oven door.

To clean the inside of the door:

■ Do not allow excess water to run into

any holes or slots in 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 soap­filled 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.

Control Panel

It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel
after each use of the oven. Use a damp
cloth to clean or rinse. For cleaning, use
mild soap and water or a 50/50 solution of
vinegar and water. For rinsing, use clean
water. Polish dry with a soft cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid
cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven
cleaners on the control panel—they will
damage the finish.

Painted Surfaces

Painted surfaces include the sides of the
range and the door, top of control panel
and the drawer front. Clean these with soap
and water or a vinegar and water solution.

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

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Removal position

Hinge lock

Slot

Pull hinge locks down to unlock.

Hinge lock

Indentation

Bottom

edge

of slot

Push hinge locks up to lock.

Hinge arm

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Care and cleaning of the range.

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.

Oven Racks

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

If your oven is equipped with gray porcelain­coated oven racks, they may be cleaned in
the oven during the self-clean cycle.

NOTE:

■ If your oven is equipped with shiny, silver-colored

oven racks, remove them before you begin the
self-clean cycle.

■ If your oven is equipped with gray porcelain-coated

oven racks, they may be left in the oven during the
self-clean cycle.

To make the racks slide more easily, apply a
small amount of vegetable oil to a paper towel
and wipe the edges of the oven racks with the
paper towel. Do not spray with Pam

®

or other

lubricant sprays.

Broiler Pan and 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.

After broiling, remove the broiler pan
from the oven. Do not store a soiled
broiler pan and grid anywhere in
the range.

Storage Drawer Removal

To remove the drawer:

Pull the drawer out until it stops.

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

Remove the drawer.

To replace the drawer:

Place the drawer rails on the guides.

Push the drawer back until it stops.

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

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

Stop guide

Rail

Oven Light Replacement

CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb,

disconnect the electrical power to the range at
the main fuse or circuit breaker panel.

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

To remove the cover:

Hold a hand under the cover so it
doesn’t fall when released. With fingers
of the same hand, firmly push back the
wire cover holder. Lift off the cover.

Do not remove any screws to remove the cover.

Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance
bulb.

To replace the cover:

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

Connect electrical power to the range.

Wire cover holder.

Allow the cooktop to cool.

Use a single-edge razor blade
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.

After scraping with the razor
scraper, spread a few drops of
CERAMA BRYTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner on the entire
burned residue area. Use the
CERAMA BRYTE®Cleaning Pad
to remove any remaining residue.

For additional protection, after all
residue has been removed, polish
the entire surface with CERAMA
BRYTE

®

Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner

and a paper towel.

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Cleaning the glass cooktop.

GEAppliances.com

Burned-On Residue

WARNING: DAMAGE to your glass surface may

occur if you use scrub pads other than those
recommended.

Allow the cooktop to cool.

Spread a few drops of CERAMA
BRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
on the entire burned residue area.

Using the included CERAMA
BRYTE®Cleaning Pad for Ceramic
Cooktops, 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

®

Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner

and a paper towel.

The CERAMA BRYTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Scraper and all
recommended supplies are
available through our Parts Center.
See instructions under “To Order
Parts” section on next page.

NOTE: Do not use a dull or
nicked blade.

Heavy, Burned-On Residue

Use a CERAMA BRYTE®Cleaning
Pad for Ceramic Cooktops or a
Scotch-Brite®Multi-Purpose No
Scratch blue scrub pad.

Normal Daily Use Cleaning

ONLY use CERAMA BRYTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner 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 CERAMA
BRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner.
This helps protect the top and
makes clean-up easier.

Daily use of CERAMA BRYTE

®

Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner will help
keep the cooktop looking new.

Shake the cleaning cream well.
Apply a few drops of CERAMA
BRYTE

®

Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner

directly to the cooktop.

Use a paper towel or CERAMA
BRYTE®Cleaning Pad for Ceramic
Cooktops to clean the entire
cooktop surface.

Use a dry cloth or paper towel
to remove all cleaning residue.
No need to rinse.

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

Clean your cooktop after
each spill. Use CERAMA
BRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner.

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Cleaning the glass cooktop.

Turn off all surface units. Remove
hot pans.

Wearing an oven mitt:

a. Use a single-edge razor blade

scraper (CERAMA BRYTE

®

Ceramic Cooktop 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 CERAMA BRYTE

®

Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner with the CERAMA
BRYTE®Cleaning Pad for Ceramic
Cooktops.

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®Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner and the cooktop
scraper, please call our toll-free number:

National Parts Center 800.626.2002
CERAMA BRYTE

®

Ceramic

Cooktop Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . .# WX10X300

CERAMA BRYTE

®

Ceramic

Cooktop Scraper . . . . . . . . . . .# WX10X0302

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

(Kit includes cream and cooktop scraper)

CERAMA BRYTE®Cleaning Pads for

Ceramic Cooktops . . . . . . . . .# WX10X350

To Order Parts

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.

Cooktop Seal

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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 not A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
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 light colored glass when it is hot. This is temporary and will disappear
cooktop. as the glass cools.

Plastic melted to Hot cooktop came into • See the Glass surface—potential for permanent damage
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

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

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

Rack position is incorrect • See the Using the oven section.
or the rack 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.

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Troubleshooting Tips

Before you call for service…

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Clock and timer Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
do 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.

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

Switch operating light • Call for service.
is broken.

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

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

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

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

Aluminum foil used on the • See the Using the oven section.
the 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.

Oven will not work Plug on range is not • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live,

completely inserted in properly 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.

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.

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do

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

the range. cleaning of your range section.

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

your range section.

Oven will not self-clean The oven temperature is • Allow the oven to cool to room temperature and

too high to set a self-clean reset the controls.
operation.

Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.

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

during both the cooking and
cleaning functions.

Excessive smoking Excessive soil. • Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Open the windows to
during a clean cycle rid the room of smoke. Wait until the LOCKED door

light goes off. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the
clean cycle.

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

Oven not clean after Oven controls not properly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.
a clean cycle

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.

“LOCK DOOR” flashes The self-clean cycle has been • Close the oven door.
in the display selected but the door is not

closed.

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

dropped below the
locking temperature.

“F— and a number You have a function • Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Put the oven back into
or letter” flash error code. operation.
in the display

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.

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do

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

blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.

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

Display flashes Power failure. • Reset the clock.

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

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

and resetting any cooking function.

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

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

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

Troubleshooting Tips

Before you call for service…

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General Electric Company

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

GE Service Protection Plus

™

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

™

—comprehensive protection on all your appliances—

No Matter What Brand!

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on the remaining value of your contract. No questions asked. It’s that simple.

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Plus there’s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available. Even icemaker
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Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at 800.626.2224
for more information.

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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
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the unlikely event of
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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

800.GE.CARES
(800.432.2737).

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Manual carefully.
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operate your new
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Looking For Something More?

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

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Tired of discolored racks? Wishing you had extra-heavy-duty oven racks?

NOW AVAILABLE for your range:

GE’

s innovative, self-cleanable porcelain-coated oven racks!

• Heavy Duty

• Durable

• Able to be cleaned in a self-cleaning oven

Visit www.GEAppliances.com for more information.

Surface Elements and Drip Pans Oven Racks Broiler Pan

Oven Elements Light Bulbs Knobs

Cleaner Cleaning Pads Scraper

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GE Electric Range Warranty.

For The Period Of: GE Will Provide:

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

From the date of the full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to
original purchase 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.

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

the product.

■ Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

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

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

■ Damage to the glass cooktop caused by use of cleaners

other than the recommended cleaning creams and pads.

■ 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.

■ Damage caused after delivery.

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

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or
an authorized Customer Care®technician. To schedule service,
on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at www.GEAppliances.com, or
call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

Staple your receipt here.

Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain service

under the warranty.

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order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-line. You can also “Ask Our Team of Experts™”
your questions, and so much more...

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Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at
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GE supports the Universal Design concept—products, services and environments that can be used by
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mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE’s Universal Design applications, including kitchen
design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call

800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).

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Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty
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GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires.

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Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their
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by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.

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

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Register your new appliance on-line–at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for
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You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material.