GE JBS55S User Manual

49-80541 04-08 JR

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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.

JBS55

Owner’s Manual

Ranges

Standard-Cleaning Radiant

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

Operating Instructions

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

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–17

Power Outage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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

Care and Cleaning

Control Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23

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

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

Oven Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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

Storage Drawer Removal . . . . . . 21

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . 24–26

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Consumer Support

Consumer Support

. . . . . Back Cover

Product Registration

. . . . . . . . . 29, 30

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

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.

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be
secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket. See installation
instructions shipped with the bracket for complete details
before attempting to install.

To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly,
remove the storage drawer or kick panel and look underneath
the range to see that the leveling leg is engaged in the bracket.
On models without a storage drawer or kick panel, carefully tip
the range forward. The bracket should stop the range within
4 inches. If it does not, the bracket must be reinstalled. If the
range is pulled from the wall for any reason, always repeat
this procedure to verify the range is properly secured by the
anti-tip bracket.

Never completely remove the leveling legs or the range will not
be secured to the anti-tip device properly.

If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your
purchase, call 1.800.626.8774 to receive one at no
cost (in Canada, call 1.800.561.3344). For installation
instructions of the bracket, visit GEAppliances.com
(in Canada, GEAppliances.ca).

WARNING

All ranges can tip.

•

BURNS or other SERIOUS

•

INJURIES can result.

INSTALL and CHECK the

•

ANTI-TIP bracket following
the instructions supplied
with the bracket.

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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, dishcloths, 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…

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 or flammable items

on the cooktop—they may melt or ignite
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 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. 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

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Using the surface units.

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

How to Set

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

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.

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

(on some models)

The dual 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 (5 or 6 inch) surface
unit, push in the

SMALL BURNER

portion

of the switch above the control knob.

To use the large (8 or 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.

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.

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.

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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.

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 scratchproof.

■

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

Using the surface units.

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

SURFACE
COOKING

OFF CENTER

DRAGGING

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Selecting types of cookware.

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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, since 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/TEMP RECALL Pad

Touch this pad to select the bake function.

BAKE Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can change
the oven temperature at this point. Glows
when the oven is in bake mode.

START/ON Pad

Must be touched to start any cooking.

Display

Shows the time of day, oven temperature,
and the times set for the timer or automatic
oven operations. The display will show

PRE

while preheating. When the oven reaches
the selected temperature, the oven control
will beep and the display will show the oven
temperature.

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. Reset the clock.

Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for
one hour. Put the oven back into operation. If the function
error code repeats, disconnect the power to the range and
call for service.

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
or TIMER ON/OFF Pad

Touch this pad to select the timer feature.
Then press +and –pads to adjust time.

TIMER Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can change
the set time at this point. Glows when the
timer has been activated. Flashes again when
the time has run out until the control is reset.

CLOCK Pad

To set the clock, press this pad twice and
then press the +and –pads. The time of
day will flash in the display when the oven
is first turned on.

OVEN LIGHT ON/OFF Pad

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

– Pad

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

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Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings

CLEAR/OFF Pad

Touch this pad to cancel

ALL

oven

operations except the clock and timer.

BROIL HI/LO Pad

Touch this pad to select the broil function.

BROIL Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can switch
from HIto

LO BROIL

at this point. Glows when

the oven is in broil mode.

Power Outage

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

To reset the clock, touch the

CLOCK

pad. Enter

the correct time of day by touching the +or

–

pads. Touch the

START/ON

pad.

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

Before you begin…

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

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

To remove a shelf,

pull it toward you, tilt the

front end up and pull it out.

To replace,

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

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

The oven has 6 shelf positions.

How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting

Your oven is not designed for open-door cooking.

Touch the

BAKE

pad.

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

Touch the

START/ON

pad.

The oven will start automatically. The display
will show

PRE

while preheating. When the
oven reaches the selected temperature, the
oven control will beep several times and the
display will show the oven temperature.

To change the oven temperature during BAKE cycle,
touch the BAKE pad and then the + or – pads to get
the new temperature.

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

Touch the

CLEAR/OFF

pad when baking
is finished and then remove the food
from the oven.

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.

The Display will show “PRE” while preheating. When
the oven reaches the selected temperature, the oven
control will beep and the display will show the oven
temperature.

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.

Center baking pans in the oven.

Using the oven.

Aluminum Foil

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

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

A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch
a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several
inches below the food.

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How to Set the Oven for Broiling

Place the meat or fish on a broiler
grid in a broiler pan designed
for broiling (not supplied with
the range).

Follow suggested shelf positions in
the

Broiling Guide.

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

Use

LO Broil

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

Touch the

BROIL HI/LO

pad once for

HI Broil.

To change to LO Broil, touch the

BROIL HI/LO

pad again.

Touch the

START/ON

pad.

When broiling is finished, touch the

CLEAR/OFF

pad.

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

Quantity and/ Shelf First Side Second Side

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

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

1

/2 to 3/4″ thick

4 lbs. (12 patties) D 15 11

Beef Steaks

Rare†

3

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

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

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

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

Bakery Product

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

side-up and brush

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

turn shell. Spread open.

over. Brush with melted

butter before broiling

and after half of

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

carefully. Brush with

lemon butter before

and during cooking,

if desired.

Salmon

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

Ham Slices

1

/2″ thick D 6 6

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

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

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 shelf positions.

The oven has 6 shelf positions.

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Not all features are on all models.

To Set the Timer

The timer does not control oven operations.
The maximum setting on the timer is 9 hours
and 59 minutes.

Touch the

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF

pad.

Touch the +or –pads until the
amount of time you want shows in
the display. The maximum time that
can be entered in minutes is 59.
Times more than 59 minutes should
be changed to hours and minutes.

If you make a mistake, touch the KITCHEN
TIMER ON/OFF pad and begin again.

Touch the

START/ON

pad. The time
will start counting down, although
the display does not change until
one minute has passed.

When the timer reaches

:00,

the
control will beep 3 times followed by
one beep every 6 seconds until the

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF

pad is

touched.

The timer is a minute timer only.
The CLEAR/OFF pad does not affect

the timer.

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 delayed
cooking cycle.

Touch the

CLOCK

pad twice.

Touch the +or –pads.

If the +or –pads are not touched within
one minute after you touch the

CLOCK

pad, the display reverts to the original

setting. If this happens, touch the

CLOCK

pad twice and reenter the time of day.

Touch the

START/ON

pad until the
time of day shows in the display. This
enters the time and starts the clock.

To check the time of day when the display is
showing other information, simply touch the
CLOCK pad. The time of day shows until another
pad is touched.

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

To Turn Off the Clock Display

If you have several clocks in your kitchen,
you may wish to turn off the time of day
clock display on your range.

Touch the

CLOCK

pad once to turn
off the time of day display. Although
you will not be able to see it, the

clock maintains the correct time
of day.

Touch the

CLOCK

pad twice to recall

the clock display.

To Reset the Timer

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

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF

pad, then
touching the +or –pads until the time
you want appears in the display.

If the remaining time is not in the display
(clock, start time or cooking time are in
the display), recall the remaining time by
touching the

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF

pad
and then touching the +or –pads to
enter the new time you want.

To Cancel the Timer

Touch the

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF

pad twice.

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

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

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

NOTE: The Sabbath feature and the Thermostat Adjustment feature are also Special Features, but they are
addressed separately in the following sections.

Special features of your oven control.

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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.

Touch the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows

SF.

Touch the

CLOCK

pad. The display
will show ON(12 hour shut-off).
Touch the

CLOCK

pad repeatedly

until the display shows

OFF

(no

shut-off).

Touch the

START/ON

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

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The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling.
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.

Using the Sabbath Feature. (on some models)

(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays)

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.

Touch and hold

both

the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads,

at the same time

,

until the display shows

SF.

Tap the

CLOCK

pad until

SAb

appears

in the display.

Touch the

START/ON

pad and ⊃ will

appear in the display.

Touch 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.

Touch the

START/ON

pad.

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

baking/roasting.

If ⊃
doesn’t appear in the display, start again
at Step 4.

To adjust the oven temperature, touch the

BAKE

pad and tap the +or –pads to increase
or decrease the temperature in 25°
increments. Touch the

START/ON

pad.

NOTE:

The

CLEAR/OFF

pad is active during the

Sabbath feature.

⊃

⊃

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

⊃

How to Exit the Sabbath Feature

Touch the

CLEAR/OFF

pad.

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

Touch and hold

both

the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads,

at the same time

,

until the display shows

SF.

Tap the

CLOCK

pad until

ON

or

OFF

appears in the display. ONindicates
that the oven will automatically turn
off after 12 hours.

OFF

indicates that
the oven will not automatically turn off.
See the

Special Features

section for an

explanation of the

12 Hour Shut-Off

feature.

Touch the

START/ON

pad.

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

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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.

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.

To Adjust the Thermostat

Touch the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows

SF.

Touch the

BAKE

pad. A two-digit

number shows in the display.

The oven temperature can be
adjusted up to (+) 35°F hotter or (–)
35°F cooler. Touch the +pad to
increase the temperature in 1-degree
increments.

Touch the –pad to decrease the
temperature in 1-degree increments.

When you have made the
adjustment, touch the

START/ON

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

NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling
temperatures. It will be retained in memory after a
power failure.

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 Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape

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

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

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

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.

Control Knobs

The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.

Make sure the knobs are in the

OFF

positions and pull them straight off the
stems for cleaning.

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

Replace the knobs in the

OFF

position to

ensure proper placement.

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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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.

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Porcelain Oven Interior

With proper care, the porcelain enamel
finish on the inside of the oven—top,
bottom, sides, back and inside of the
door—will stay new-looking for years.

Let the oven cool before cleaning. We
recommend that you wear rubber gloves
when cleaning the oven.

Soap and water will normally do the
job. Heavy spattering or spillovers may
require cleaning with a mild abrasive
cleaner. Soap-filled scouring pads
may also be used.

Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid
content (such as tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices
or pie filling) to remain on the surface. They may
cause a dull spot even after cleaning.

Household ammonia may make the
cleaning job easier. Place 1/2 cup in
a shallow glass or pottery container in
a cold oven overnight. The ammonia
fumes will help loosen the burned-on
grease and food.

If necessary, you may use an oven cleaner.
Follow the package directions.

■

Do not spray oven cleaner on the electrical
controls and switches because it could cause a
short circuit and result in sparking or fire.

■

Do not allow a film from the cleaner to build up
on the temperature sensor—it could cause the
oven to heat improperly. (The sensor is located
at the top of the oven.) Carefully wipe the
sensor clean after each oven cleaning, being
careful not to move the sensor as a change in
its position could affect how the oven bakes.

■

Do not spray any oven cleaner on the oven
door, handles or any exterior surface of the
oven, cabinets or painted surfaces. The cleaner
can damage these surfaces.

Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch
the surface.

To clean the stainless steel surface,
use warm sudsy water or a stainless steel
cleaner or polish. Always wipe the surface
in the direction of the grain. Follow the
cleaner instructions for cleaning the
stainless steel surface.

To inquire about purchasing stainless
steel appliance cleaner or polish, or to
find the location of a dealer nearest you,
please call our toll-free number:

National Parts Center 1.800.626.2002

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Stainless Steel Surfaces

(on some models)

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Care and cleaning of the range.

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

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

If you notice the gasket becoming worn,
frayed or damaged in any way or if it
has become displaced on the door,
you should have it replaced.

To clean the inside of the door:

■ Soap and water will normally do the

job. Heavy spattering or spillovers may
require cleaning with a mild abrasive
cleaner. Soap-filled scouring pads may
also be used.

Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid
content (such as tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices
or pie filling) to remain on the surface. They may
cause a dull spot even after cleaning.

If necessary, you may use an oven cleaner. Follow
the package directions.

■ Clean the inside of the oven window

with a mild non-scratching cleaner and
a damp cloth.

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.

■ 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.

Lift-Off Oven Door

Cleaning the Oven Door

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

Do not lift the door by the handle.

To remove the door:

Fully open the door.

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

Firmly grasp both sides of the door
at the top.

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

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

To replace the door:

Firmly grasp both sides of the door
at the top.

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

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

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

Close the oven door.

Removal position

Indentation

Bottom

edge of

slot

Push hinge locks up to lock.

Pull hinge locks down to unlock.

Hinge arm

Hinge
lock

Slot

Hinge
lock

Hinge

arm

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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 Shelves

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

To make the shelves slide more easily,
apply a small amount of vegetable oil
to a paper towel and wipe the edges of
the oven shelves with the paper towel.
Do not spray with Pam® or other
lubricant sprays.

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.

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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.

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.

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 cleanup 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.

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

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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 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

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 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

Food does not bake

Oven controls improperly set. • See the

Using the oven

section.

or roast properly

Shelf position is incorrect • See the

Using the oven

section.

or 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.

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do

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.

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 shelf position • See the

Broiling Guide.

being used.

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

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

• Broil for the longest period of time recommended

in the

Broiling Guide.

Oven temperature too

Oven thermostat • See the

Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!

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.

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Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Before you call for service…

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Storage drawer

Power cord may be • Reposition the drawer and power cord. See the

won’t close

obstructing drawer

Storage Drawer Removal

instructions in the

Care and

in the lower back

cleaning of your range

section.

of the range.

Rear drawer support is • Reposition the drawer. See the

Storage Drawer

on top of the guide rail.

Removal

instructions in the

Care and cleaning of your

range

section.

“Crackling” or

This is the sound of the • This is normal.

“popping” sound

metal heating and cooling
during the cooking function.

“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.

Display flashes “bAd”

The installed connection • Contact installer or electrician to correct miswire.

then “linE” with a

from the house to the unit

loud tone

is miswired.

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 turned off from • See the

Using the clock and timer

section.

showing in the display.

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 • This is temporary.

odor emitting from

oven and will disappear

the vent

in time.

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.

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Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning

Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support

Accessories.

ge.com

Looking For Something More?

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

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

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for more information.

Surface Elements & Drip Pans Oven Racks Broiler Pan

Oven Elements Light Bulbs Knobs

Cleaner Cleaning Pads Scraper

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Notes.

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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!

Benefits Include:

• Backed by GE

• All brands covered

• Unlimited service calls

• All parts and labor costs included

• No out-of-pocket expenses

• No hidden deductibles

• One 800 number to call

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

Protect your refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer, range, TV, VCR and much more—any brand!
Plus there’s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available. Even icemaker
coverage and food spoilage protection is offered. You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable
household products are protected against expensive repairs.

Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at 800.626.2224
for more information.

*All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.

We’ll Cover Any Appliance.
Anywhere. Anytime.*

Please place in envelope and mail to:

✁

Cut here

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Consumer Product Ownership Registration

Important

Mail
Today!

GE Consumer & Industrial

Appliances
General Electric Company
Louisville, KY 40225
ge.com

First

Name

Mr. ■■ Ms. ■■ Mrs. ■■ Miss ■■

Street

Address

City

State

Date Placed

In Use

Month

Day

Year

Zip

Code

Apt. #

Last

Name

Phone

Number

_

_

Consumer Product Ownership Registration

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

Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:

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

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

1

23

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

a

safety modification.

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

800.GE.CARES
(800.432.2737).

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

Model Number Serial Number

E-mail Address*

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

communications from GE Appliances (GEA).

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

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

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

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Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning

Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support

GE Electric Range Warranty.

For The Period Of: GE Will Provide:

One Year Any part

of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.

From the date of the

During this

limited one-year warranty,

GE will also provide,

free of charge,

all labor

original purchase

and in-home service to replace the defective part.

■ Ser vice trips to your home to teach you how to use

the product.

■ Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

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

for other than the intended purpose or used
commercially.

■ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

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

or acts of God.

■ Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible

defects with this appliance.

■ Damage caused after deliver y.

■ Product not accessible to provide required service.

What GE Will Not Cover:

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

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know
what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

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

®

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

Staple your receipt here.

Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain service

under the warranty.

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

Printed in the United States

Consumer Support.

GE Appliances Website

ge.com

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

Schedule Service ge.com

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

Real Life Design Studio ge.com

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

800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).

Extended Warranties ge.com

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

Parts and Accessories ge.com

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

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

Contact Us ge.com

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

GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

Register Your Appliance ge.com

Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for
enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise.
You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material, or detach and use
the form in this Owner’s Manual.