it is our sincere hope that you enjoy every feature of your new range. It is designed to give you dependable cooking
resuits while conserving energy and saving you money.
In addition, extra savings are possible through wise use and care procedures. This booklet explains how you can
get the best use from your range by following tried and true cooking procedures outlined here. These recommended
procedures were developed using safe and energy conserving techniques.
If you have any questions about your new range, how to use any feature a different way, or special cooking techniques that are not answeredin this booklet, please write or call the GE Consumer Coordinator near you whosejob is
to help you and your family get the most out of your new range. The number is available from your dealer, from the
local GEMajor Appliance Sales Office, or contact me directly. Wewould like to hear from you.
fVlANAt3EJ3-CONSUMEiRS INSTITUTE
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
APPLIANCE PARK AP2-235
LOWSVILLE, KENTUCKY40225 ‘
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YourGeneralElectricrangehasa nameplateonwhich isstamped‘themodelnumberandserialnumber.
To locate nameplate,openovendoor and look at frameaboveovenopening.
Modeland serial numbersare also on the PurchaseRecordCardwhich carqewith your range.Before
sendingin this card, pleaserecordthe numbersin the spacebelow,or get them from nameplatede-
Have it installed and properlygrounded bya qualified installer.
Have the installer showyou the location ofthe range circuit breaker or fuse, and
mark it for easyreference.
Don’t assume that you know howto operate all partsof the range. Some features
may work differently from those on your previousrange.
Do take the time to read our suggestionsfor best use,
Whenusing your mmge . . .
DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS of? INTERIOR SURFACE OF OVEN. DO
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NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS OF COOKTOP.Surface units and oven heating elements
to burn even though they are dark in color,
During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or otherflammable materials
contact surface’units, areas nearby surface units or anv interior area of oven until all of these areas have had sufficient time to COOL”Potentially hot surface
included are:
Around surface units: the cooktop and areas facing
Around oven: oven vent openings and surfaces near
crevices around the oven door and the edges of the
—also areas nearby—may be hot enough
~
the cooktop.
the openings,
door window,
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Don’t leave children alone or unattended in the area where a range is in
operation.
Don’t allow anyoneto climb, stand or hang on the door, drawer or top surface of
the range. They could damage the rangeand eventip it over,
CAUTION:DO NOT STORE ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDRENIN CA131NETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASHOF A RANGE— CHILDREN
CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLYU’+
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Never useyour appliance for warming orheating the room.
Be sure reflector pansand vent ducts are unobstructed and in place. Their ab-
sence during cooking could damage components and wiring.
Turn off all surface cooking units and allow them to cool before cleaning i.mder any of therm
Use Proper Pan Size — This appliance is equipped with one or more surface
units of different size. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to
cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized utensils will ex-
posea portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition
of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency.
Wear proper apparel — loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn
while using the appliance.
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Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings. Boilover causes
smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
Use only dry potholders— moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholderstouch hot heating elements. Do
not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
Glazed cooking utensils —
only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for range-top service without
breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.
Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent surface
units — to minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due
to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward and does not extend over adjacent surface
units.
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When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan off. The fan, if operating,
may spread the flame.
Stand away from range when opening oven door to let hot air or steam escape
before removing or placing food inside.
Place oven racks in desired position while oven is cool. If racks must be handled
when hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.
Pulling out shelf all the way to the shelf stop is a convenience in lifting heavy
foods. R is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the
door or oven walls,
Don’t heat unopened food containers in the oven, Pressurecould build up and
the container could burst, resulting in injury,
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When using cooking or roasting bags in oven, follow manufacturer’s directions.
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Don’t usealuminum foil to line reflector pans or anywhere in the oven except as
described in thisbooklet.Improper installation could result in a shock, fire
hazard, or damage to the range.
Keep hood and grease filters clean according to instructions to maintain good
ventingand toavoidgreasefires.
Don’t immerse or soak removable surface units. Don’t put them in a dishwasher.
Do not store flammable Materials in an ovenor nearthe cooktop.
DO NOT USE WATER ON GREASE FIRES.NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN.
Smother flaming pan on surface unit bycoveringpan completely with well fitting
lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.~
Flaming grease outside pan can be extinguished by baking sodaor, if available,
~ multi-purpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher,
Whencooking in the oven, flame can be smothered by completely closing door
and turning OVEN SET to OFF.
Also see frying tips, surface unit pages.
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st?~..cle~~~%%govens
Do not clean door gasket. The door gasket is essential
s
. .
for a good seal.Care
should be taken not to rub, damage, or movethe gasket
~ Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial ovencleaner
or ovenliner motective
coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven.
~ Cleanonly parts listed in this Use & Care booklet.
~ Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan and other utensils.
1~ ~oti
need semice. .,
Read “Before You Call for Product Service” at rear ofbook.
Don’t attempt to repair or replace anypart of yourrangeunless it isspecifically
recommended in the book. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
Read the warranty on the back cover of this Use and Care Book,
Disconnect range at range circuit breaker or
main fuse before performing any
service.
Range Irzstallation. . .
range, like many other household items,
‘VOur
flow covtiringssuch is cushioned vinyl or ca~peting. When moving the ran~e-o;
this type of flooring, use care, and it is recoin-mended that these simple and inexpensive instructions be followed.
The range should be installed on a sheet of plywood (or similar material) as fol-
lows: When the floor coveringextends under the range, a %& thick piece of
wood should be installed under the range. When the.floor coveringis terminatedat the front of the range,
with plywood to the same level or higher than the floor covering, This will then
allow the range tb be moved for cleaning or servicing,
the area that the range will rest on should be built up
is twavv mlcan settle into soft
NEW
1, OVENSET(CLEAN)Knob
2. OVENTEMP(CLEAN)Knob
3. OvenCyclingLight
4. ElectronicOvenTimer,
DigitalClock,MinuteTimer
5. FluorescentLampSwitch
6, LATCHRELEASE
7. LOCKLIGHT
8. SeIf-CleanOvenCleaning
Light
9. Controlsfor SurfaceUnits
10. MasterIndicatingLight
for SurfaceUnits
11. Selectorfor3-in-l
SurfaceUnit
12. Calrod@SurfaceUnNs–
Trim F?ings,Reflectorpans
13. 3-in-l SwfaceUnit
14, RemovableOvenVent
(underSurfaceUnit)
15. LATCH
16, OvenLiner
17. OvenShelves
18. ShelfSupport
19. BroiferPanandRack
20, Rotisserie
21. OvenFrame
22, WovenDoorGasket
23. WindowandMetaJShield
24. HandJesfor Raising
WindowShield
25. DoorLiner
26. StorageDrawer
b
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l.kw cooking utensils of medium weight aluminum, tight-fittingcovers, and flat bottoms
which completely cover the heated portion of
the surface unit.
2.
Cook fresh vegetables with a minimum amount
of water in a covered pan.
3.
Weep am eye”
quickly to cooking temperatures at HIGH heat.
When food reaches cooking
duce heat immediatelyto lowest setting that
wiN keep ii cooking.
4.
Use residual heat with surface cooking whenever possible. For exampIe, when cooking eggs
in the sheU bring water to boil, then turn to
OFF position to comp!eie the cooking.
Always turn surface unit OFF before removing
5.
utensiL
6.
Use correct heat for cooking task . . . high
start cooking, (if time allows, do not use
to
HIGH heat to start)mediumhigh—quick
i)rownings, medium—slowfrying, low—finish
cooking most quantities, simmer—-double boiler
heat, finish cooking, and special
quantities.
on foods when bringing them
iemperatumtre-
for ~midl
heats
7. When boiling water for tea or coffee, heat only
ihe amount needed. It is not economical to boil
a container full of water for only one or two
cups.
1.
Preheat the oven only when necessary. M6st
foods will cook satisfactorily without preheating. If you find preheating is necessary, keep
an eye on the indicator light, and put food in
the oven promptly after the light goes out.
2,
Always turn oven OFF More removing food.
:1.
During baking, avoi{! frequent {ioor openings,
Keep door open as short a time as possible
when it is opened.
4.
For self-cleaning oven, be sure to wipe up excess spillage before self -clermiilg operation.
5. .
Cook complete oven meals instead of just one
food item. Potatoes, other vegetables, and some
desserts wiH cook together with a main-dish
casserole. meat loaf, chicken or roast, Choose
foods fhal cook at the same temperature in
Your surfaceunits and controlsare designedto
cooking on top of the range.A diagramabove
giveyou aninfinitechoiceof heatsettingsfor
each control knob shows the corresponding
unit which that knob controls.
STEP2:
Graspcontrolknob
and pushin. . .
Controlknob mustbe pushedin to set only fromOFF position.Whencontrolisin anyposition
other than OFF, it may be rotated without pushingin; when rotatedto OFF, controlknob
pops out.
At HI position, there is a slight niche so control “clicks” into the~1~
highestsetting;the lowestsettingis betweenOFF and WM or OFF
andLOW, (See diagram). A-slightturnof thecontroladjuststheheat
upordown,dependingonyourneeds.In a quietkitchen,you mayhear
slight “popping” soundsduringcooking, indicatingheat settingsare
beingmaintained.
Low——Cook after starting at HI; cook with little water in coveredpan.
wwl——
Quick start for cooking; bring water to boil.
Fast fry, pan broil; maintain fast boil on large amount of food.
Saut6 and brown;maintain slowboilon large amount of food.
Steam rice, cereal; maintain serving temperature of most foods.
NOTE: 1. At HI, MED HI never leave food unattended. Boilovers cause smoking;
greasyspillovers may catch fire.
2. At WM, LOW melt chocolate, butter on small unit.
carmingshould be done on range top only. DO NOT CAN IN ANY CONVENTIONAL
OR MICROWAVE OVEN.
In surfacecookingof foods otherthancanning,the useof largediameterutensils(extending
more than l-inch beyond edge of trimring) is notrecommended.However,whencanningwith
water-bathor pressurecanner,large-diameterutensilsmay be used. ‘I?& is becauseboiling
water temperatures(even underpressure) are not harmfulto cooktop surfacessurrounding
heatingunit.
HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER UTENSILS FOR BOILING OR FRYING FOODS IOTHERTHAN WATER. Most
syrup or sauce mixtures—andall
boiling water.Such temperaturescould eventuallyharm cooktop surfacessurroundingheatingunits.
1. Bringwaterto boil on HKXIheat (useHIGH BOIL on automaticunit), theziafter boiling
hasbegun,adjustheatto lowestsettingto maintainboil (saves energyand best usessurface
unit).
2. Be sure
be centeredon surfaceunit,use smallerdiametercontainersfor goodcanningresults.
3. Flat-bottomedcannersgive best canningresults.Be surebottomof canneris flator slight
indentationfitssnuglyoversurfaceunit.Cannerswithflangedorrippled
4. When canning,use recipesfrom reputablesources.Reliable recipesare availablefrom the
manufacturerof your canner; manufacturersof glassjars for canning,such as Ball and Kerr;
NOTE: If yourrangeis beingoperatedonlowpower (voltage), -ingmay take~o~ger than
expected,even thoughdirectionshave beencarefullyfollowed.The processmay be improved
by: 1) Usinga pressurecanner,and2) For fasterheatingof largewaterquantities,begin with
tap water.
HOT
Use minimumamountof fat for effectiveshallowor deep-fatfrying.Filling the pan too
full of fat can causespilloverswhenfood is added.
Keep an eye on foods whichfry at highor mediumhigh heats.
If a combinationof oils or fatswill be usedin frying, stirtogetherbefore heating,or as
fats melt slowly.Alwaysheatfat slowly, andwatchfat as it heats.
Use deep
smokingpoint).
Foods for fryingshouldbe as dry as possibleon exteriorsurfaces.Froston frozenfoods
or moistureon freshfoodscancausehot fatto bubbleup andoversidesof pan.
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Keep rangeand ventilatinghood free from greaseaccumulation.
fat thermometerwheneverpossible to preventoverheatingfat (beyondthe
WRONG
7
Utensilsshodd be flaton bottomandshouldmatchsizeof surfaceunit (largepansonlarge’
1.
units,smallpanson smallunits).
2.
Aluminumutensilsof mediumweight are recommendedfor surfacecookingbecausethey
heatevenlyand quickly.Skilletsdo a goodjobof browningfoodsandsaucepans(withtight
ommendedaluminumutensilswereusedin testingfood for this chart.
3.
Use heat settingno higherthanmediumor follow manufacturer’sdirectionswhenusing
utensilsmadeof thefollowingmaterials:castiron,glassceramic(pyrocerarn),andstainless
steel.Also,sometypesof enamelwarewhichundercertainconditionscouldmeltandfuseto
surfaceunitwhenhigherheatsareused.Manufacturersof glasscookingutensilsalsorecommendheatsno higherthanMED andusingawiregridbetweenutensilandelectrics@ace
unit.Obtaingridwhenutensilis purchased,orat HousewaresSectionof most department
stores.
4.
IT IS MOST IMPORTANT FOR GOOD HEAT CONDU~TION T-TUTENSILS
WITH FLAT BOTTOMS BE USED. Special cooking equipmentwithoutflat bottoms,
such as the orientalwok,arenot recommended.Life of surfaceunit can be shortened
rangetop canbe damageddueto hightemperaturesrequiredinthistypecooking.
This versatilesurfaceunitofierstheconvenienceofthreeunitsinone.The unitmaybe used as
an8-inch,6-inch,or 4-inchunittoaccommodateanysizeutensil.Turnsizeselectorswitch,next
~ surface~it control,~ 8, 6, or 4. Then turnsurfaceunit controlto desiredheat setting.
Avoid wastingpower by selectingsurfaceunit sizeto matchthe sizeof utensilused.
LARGE—8-inch unit. Turn
switch to 8 when using large
utensilsthat completely cover
the unit (3-quart to 6-quart
saucepans or 8-to-10-inch
skillet). ,Then select desired
heat setting.
MEDIUM—6-inchunit.
Turn swit:h to 6 when usingswitchto 4 when using small
medium-sized cooking uten-cookingutensils about 4
sils that do not com letely
cover the unit (2 to 21Z-quart
saucepansor 6 to 7-inch skil-Iect chired heat setting.
lets), Then selectdesiredheat
setting.
J’
SMALL—4-inch unit. Turn
inches in diameter(as
l-quart saucepan). Then se-
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a
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CERW.
Cornmeal
Grits
Oatmeal
Rice, etc.
HI—Bring water to boii. Before
adding cereal, switch to
LOWor WM, then stir in
cereai, Finish according to
package directions.
1. Cereals bubble and
expand when cooking.
Use iarge enough pan
to prevent boilover,
2. For steamed rice, switch
to Whl; cover and cook
25 minutes.
LOWor WM. Cook 3.4 min.
for soft eggs, about 15 min.
for hard-cooked.
Continue cooking untii white
is “just set”, about 3-5
more minutes.
MED or LOW. Carefuily add
eggs. Cook uncovered about
5 minutes for medium
doneness.
MED or LOW. Add egg mixture,
cook stirring to desired
doneness. Remove from heat.
LObV.Cover, cook siowiy until
fork tender.
fvtEfl H1 or MED.’
brownand cookto desired
doneness.
LOW, cook until just lender+
tfqcover
skillet Iaritfew
mmutes to crispchiclwn,
MEI) HI or MED. Cook, turning
occasionally to desired
doneness.
LOW or’ MEt3 so water boiis
S1OWIY.Cook until fork tender
Ailow about 1.0-15 min. to
o
meit through, Stir to smooth.
Cook pancakes 2.3 mirr. each
side. (Aliow sllghtly tonger
for thick batter.) -
Lrut
Radmeat,
Percolate tsmlominutes for
8 cups, less for fewer
~ücups,
Begin timing when {irst
wisps of free steam
come from cover.
‘Variation: Start heating
fat at HI; when meited,
switch to LOW, add eggs.
When bottoms are just set
turn eggs “over easy” to
cook ather side.
Eggs are easy to handl
wide shallow skillet or
Remove with slotted SDOO
or pancake turner to
drain,
Eggs continue to set
slightly after removing
from heat.
Allow approximately 1 hour
for thick chops or steaks,
2 or more hours for pot
roast.
1) Turn franks, sausage
often to cook eveniy.
2) Cook minute steaks at
MED HI for 1.2 min.
each side.
Southernstyle chicken—
cook (after browning) 15
min. covered and 10.20
min. uncovered,
If desired, cook from
beginning at MEi) heat.
Add salt or other season.
ings before cooking if
meat is uncured,
1.) if desired, melt butter,
unsweetened chocoiate
squares about 5-10 min. at
LOW, watching carefuiiy.
2.) t.opg, slow melting of
chocoiate and butter cives
best results.
When bubbles in batter . #to surface of pancakes turn
to second side,
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@
Pflwfi
Macaroni
NOo(fIes
Spaghetti, etc.
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WWSSWKCOW
SAUTE
Breaded Meat
or Fish,
Sliced Onions,
Green Pepper,
Mushrooms, etc.
vEGETABLES
Fresh
HI —To bring salted water to
boil in coveredutensil. Add
pasta slowly so boiling doesn’t
stop. Switch to
HI—To brirrs to pressure.
When first “jigg!e”, is heard,
switch to
HI —To melt fat. Switch to
HI –. Measure “with your eye”
about %4-% inch water into
pan, then add salt and prepared vegetable. Cover pan,
bring to boil, switch to
tfl or MED Hi—Cook um
covered until tender.
MEfl IN or W!). flerzin timhrh
food as soon as “jiggles”
begin regularly again,
. .
,,
fvlED,add food. Cook to
desired doneness.
MED m’ LOW to cook 10.30
minutes, until just tender.
1.) Heat should be hi~h
enough so that water stays
at rolling boil throughout
cooking. 2.) Use large
enough pan to avoid
boilover.
1) Use MED HI fcrr finishing
foods which cook in sf’iort
times (about 10 min. or
less), 2) Time carefuily to
avoid cwer.cooking.
NOTE: Some presstm
cooker manufacturers
recommend. jiggling of
control at rate of 2.3 per
min.
,.~i.;~
—3 jiggles is arr
approxhrrate number; you
may find a few more or
less satisfactory.
Turn meat or stir
vegetables occasionally
to cook and brown evenly.
1) Covered pan is best for
coot(ing; if uncovered,
more water, NW) heat are
needed; timing is iorrgcw.
Vegetablescookedjust
2)
%risp tender” are
to
most rrutritious,
H1—MeasUre %-% inch water
into pan. Add salt and frozen
block(s) of vegetables Cover,
bring to steaming point.
~ Switch to
LOW. Time as directed on
package.
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Thick compact blocks of
vegetables may need
up and/or
tx~aking
stirring once during cooking for even doneness.
NOTE: !ibur range has Plug-h surface units with chrome-plated reflector pan/rings.
DO t401’ Cf3VlU?VWWH3!L.
Clean as recommended ~~2 Cleaning(3iart.
CA’UTION-Reflectorpans under surface units must be in place when.cooking (a) sa
q?erateas t~eywere defiignedand (b) to prevent damage to the wiring.
units
,
LAMPOVER fX.iRFA.CEtJNH’S
ElectronicTouch Controlsare de-
The
signed to operate at a slight touch of
yikriinger.-Thefunctionpads givean
audibleresponsewhenyoutouchthem,
so youknowyou’reprogrammingyour
oven.
Usingthe ElectronicOvenTimer,you
can ‘HrneBake with the oven either
starting immediatelyor starting later
inthe dayandstoppingat apresettime.
Youhavethe samechoicewiththe automaticself-cleaningcycle.Theelectronic
digital clock aIso features a minute
timer.
After setting oven selector switch to
TimeBakeor SelfCleanfunctions,you
When your range is first plugged in (or after a
power failure of any kind) the readout will show
“PF/’ indicatingthe clockmust be set.
set the length of time you wish
the
oventocook-orclean.The-selectedfunction will start immediatelyand automaticallyturn offafter the set timehas
elapsed.
If youset a stoptimeafter the cooking
time hasbeenset, the timer willcalculate the correct time to start cooking
and will turn the oven on and off for
you.The foodwillbeready at the stop
timeyouset.
The clock must be set for all the
functions to operate. For delay start
functions to operate properly, the
clockmust be set at the correcttime
of day.
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