GE JCBP49, JCBP48 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–5

Operating Instructions

Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Convenience Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9

Broiling Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 18

Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14

Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 16

Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Temperature Conversions . . . . . . . . .7

Thermostat Adjustment—

Do It Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Timed Baking and

Roasting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . 19–23

Installation Instructions . . . . . 24–27

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

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . 28–30

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Product Registration . . . . . . . . . 31, 32

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

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JCBP49

29-5523 12-05 JR

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model

# ______________

Serial # ______________

You can find them on a label
behind the storage drawer
on the range frame.

Ranges

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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 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

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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Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 70°C (160°F) and poultry
to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 80°C (180°F). Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against
foodborne illness.

COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…

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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 back of a range—children climbing on the range
to reach items could be seriously injured.

■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments

while using the appliance. Be careful when
reaching for items stored over the range.
Flammable material could be ignited if
brought in contact with hot surface units or
heating elements and may cause severe burns.

■ Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp

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

■ Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick

up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off.
Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit
by covering the pan completely with
a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.
Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.

Flaming grease outside a pan can be put
out by covering it with baking soda or, if
available, by using a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

Flame in the oven can be smothered
completely by closing the oven door and
turning the oven off or by using a multi­purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.

■ For your safety, never use your appliance

for warming or heating the room.

■ Do not let cooking grease or other flammable

materials accumulate in or near the range.

■ Do not touch the surface units, the heating

elements or the interior surface of the oven.
These surfaces may be hot enough to burn
even though they are dark in color. During and
after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials contact the surface units,
areas nearby the surface units or any interior
area of the oven; allow sufficient time for
cooling first.

Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop,
areas facing the cooktop, oven vent opening,
surfaces near the opening, crevices around the
oven door.

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

■ Do not store or use combustible materials,

gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

■ Keep the hood and grease filters clean

to maintain good venting and to avoid
grease fires.

■ Teach children not to play with the controls

or any other part of the range.

■ Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot

holders and other linens a safe distance
from your range.

■ Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and

canned food a safe distance from your range.

■ Always keep combustible wall coverings,

curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your range.

■ Large scratches or impacts to glass doors can

lead to broken or shattered glass.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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WARNING!

■ Never leave the surface units unattended

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

■ Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip pans

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

■ Be sure the drip pans and the vent duct are not

covered and are in place. Their absence during
cooking could damage range parts and wiring.

■ 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.

■ Do not immerse or soak the removable surface

units. Do not put them in a dishwasher. Do not
self-clean the surface units in the oven.

■ Do not flame foods on the cooktop. If you do

flame foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

■ To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric

shock, always be certain that the controls for
all surface units are at the OFF position and all
coils are cool before attempting to lift or
remove a unit.

■ Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge

is used to wipe spills on a hot cooktop, be
careful to avoid steam burns.

■ 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.

■ The surface units are automatically disabled

during the self-clean cycle. Make sure that all
surface unit controls are turned off at all times
during the self-clean cycle. Any surface unit
that is set to an on position, while the self-clean
cycle is operating, will automatically come on
after the self-clean cycle is finished, and could
result in an on, unattended surface unit. Wait
until the self-clean cycle is finished to set and
use the surface units.

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.

SURFACE COOKING UNITS

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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

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.

■ CAUTION: DO NOT LEAVE FOOD OR

COOKING UTENSILS, ETC. IN THE OVEN OR ON
THE COOKTOP DURING SELF-CLEANING MODE
OF OPERATION.

■ Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket

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

■ Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the

broiler pan, grid and other cookware.

■ Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before

starting the self-cleaning operation.

■ If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn

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

■ Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s Manual.

■ The surface units are automatically disabled

during the self-clean cycle. Make sure that all
surface unit controls are turned off at all times
during the self-clean cycle. Any surface unit
that is set to an on position, while the self-clean
cycle is operating, will automatically come on
after the self-clean cycle is finished, and could
result in an on, unattended surface unit. Wait
until the self-clean cycle is finished to set and
use the surface units.

■ Gray porcelain-coated oven racks may be

cleaned in the oven during the self-clean cycle.

SELF-CLEANING OVEN

Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause
burns to hands, face and/or eyes.

■ Do not 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.

OVEN

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

Using the surface units.

How to Set

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

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

WARNING: The surface

units are automatically disabled during
the self-clean cycle. Make sure that all
surface unit controls are turned off at all
times during the self-clean cycle. Any
surface unit that is set to an on position,
while the self-clean cycle is operating, will
automatically come on after the self-clean
cycle is finished, and could result in an
on, unattended surface unit. Wait until
the self-clean cycle is finished to set and
use the surface units.

The WARM setting (on some models) on the right REAR
surface unit keeps already heated food warm until ready
to serve.

Surface Cookware Tips

Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware.
Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster
than other metals. Cast-iron and coated
cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb
heat, but generally cook evenly at low to
medium heat settings. Steel pans may
cook unevenly if not combined with
other metals.

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

2.5 cm (1″).

Not over 2.5 cm (1 inch).

1″

Home Canning Tips

Be sure the canner is centered over the
surface unit.

Make sure the canner is flat on the
bottom.

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

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

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.

Placing the ring over the surface unit will
cause a buildup of heat that will damage
the porcelain cooktop.

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

BAKE Pad

Touch to select the bake function.

BROIL Pad

Touch to select the broil function.

Display

Shows the time of day, oven temperature,
whether the oven is in the bake, broil or
self-cleaning mode and the times set for
the timer or automatic oven operations.

If “F– and a number or letter” flash in the display and
the oven control signals, this indicates a function
error code. Touch the 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 oven and
call for service.

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.

OFF Pad

Touch to cancel ALL oven operations
except the clock and timer.

COOK TIME Pad

Touch and then touch the number 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.

START TIME Pad

Use along with COOK TIME or CLEAN pads
to set the oven to start and stop
automatically at a time you set.

CLEAN Pad

Touch to select self-cleaning function.
See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.

OVEN LIGHT Pad

Touch to turn the oven light on or off.

START Pad

Must be touched to start any cooking or
cleaning function.

Number Pads

Use to set any function requiring numbers
such as the time of day on the clock, the
timer, the oven temperature, the internal
food temperature, the start time and
length of operation for timed baking
and self-cleaning.

CLOCK Pad

Touch before setting the clock.

TIMER Pad

Touch to select the timer feature.

Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings

Features and appearance
may vary.

On some models

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Fahrenheit° 140 150 170 200 250 275 300 325 350 375 400 425 450 475 500 525 550

Celsius° 60 65 75 95 120 135 150 160 175 190 205 220 230 245 260 275 290

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Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.

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The oven has 6 rack positions.

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

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

On some models, the bake heating
element is under the oven floor. Do not
place foods on the oven bottom for
cooking.

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 a

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).

How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting

Touch the BAKE pad.

Touch the number pads to set
the desired temperature.

Touch the START pad.

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

Touch the OFF pad when cooking
is complete.

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 15–20 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

2.5 cm to 3.8 cm (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

You can use aluminum foil to line the
broiler pan and broiler grid. However,
you must mold the foil tightly to the grid
and cut slits in it just like the grid.

Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat
and meat juices from draining into the
broiler pan. The juices could become
hot enough to catch on fire. If you
do not cut the slits, you are essentially
frying, not broiling.

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

Never entirely cover a rack 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
rack several inches below the food.

Center baking pans in the oven.

Type of Food Rack Position

Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) D
Angel food cake A
Bundt or pound cakes B or C
Biscuits, muffins, brownies, C or D

cookies, cupcakes,
layer cakes, pies

Casseroles C or D
Turkey A

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
60°C (140°F) means some food
poisoning organisms may survive.”
(Source: Safe Food Book. Y

our Kitchen

Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)

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.

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How to Set the Oven for Broiling

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

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

Follow suggested rack positions in
the Broiling Guide.

Touch the BROIL pad once for

HI Broil.

To change to LO Broil, touch the
BROIL pad again.

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

Touch the START pad.

When broiling is finished, touch the
OFF pad.

The oven has 6 rack positions.

Quantity and/ Rack* First Side Second Side

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

Ground Beef 454 g (1 lb.) (4 patties) C 10 7–10 Space evenly.

1.25 to 1.9 cm (1⁄2 to 3⁄4″) thick

1.8 kg (4 lbs.) (16 patties) C15 11

Beef Steaks

Rare† 1.9 to 2.5 cm (

3

⁄4 to 1″) thick E 6 4 Steaks less than 1.9 cm

Medium 454 to 680 g (1 to 1

1

⁄2 lbs.) D8 6(

3

⁄4″) thick are difficult

Well Done D 10 7–10 to cook rare.

Slash fat.

Rare† 3.8 cm (1

1

⁄2″) thick C10 8

Medium 900 g to 1.14 kg (2 to 2

1

⁄2 lbs.) C 15 10–12

Well Done D 20 20
Chicken 1 whole cut up B 25 25 Brush each side with

900 g to 1.14 kg (2 to 2 1⁄2 lbs.), melted butter.

split lengthwise Broil skin-side-down
Breast B 25 15 first.

Bakery Product

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

side-up and brush
with butter if desired.

Lobster Tails 2–4 B 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 454 g (1 lb.) (0.6 to 1.25 cm D 5 5 Handle and turn very

[1⁄4 to 1⁄2″] thick) carefully. Brush with

lemon butter before
and during cooking,
if desired.

Salmon

Steaks 2 (2.5 cm [1″] thick)

D 10 5 Turn carefully. Do not

Fillets 2 (0.6 to 1.25 cm [

1

⁄

2

to

3

⁄4″] thick)

D 10 turn skin side down.

Ham Slices

1.25 cm (1⁄2″) thick

C6 6

(precooked)

2.5 cm (1″) thick C8 8

Pork Chops

2 (1.25 cm [1⁄2″] thick) C 10 10 Slash fat.

Well Done 2 (2.5 cm [1″] thick) about 450 g (1 lb.) C15 15

Lamb Chops

Medium 2 (2.5 cm [1″] thick) about D 7 4 Slash fat.
Well Done 312 to 375 g (10 to 12 oz.) D10 9

Medium 2 (3.8 cm [1

1

⁄2″] thick) D9 6

Well Done about 450 g (1 lb.) D14 10

Broiling Guide

*See illustration for description of rack positions.

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Using the timed baking and roasting features.

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.

Touch the BAKE pad.

Touch the number pads to set the
desired oven temperature.

Touch the COOK TIME pad.

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

Touch the number pads to set the
desired length of cooking time. The
minimum cooking time you can set
is 1 minute.

The oven temperature that you set
and the cooking time that you
entered will be in the display.

Touch the START pad.

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

The oven will turn ON, and the display will
show the cooking time countdown and the
changing temperature starting at 38°C
(100°F). (The temperature display will start
to change once the oven temperature
reaches 38°C [100°F].) When the oven
reaches the temperature you set, 3 beeps
will sound.

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

Touch the OFF pad to clear the
display if necessary. Remove the
food from the oven. Remember,
even though the oven turns off
automatically, food left in the oven
will continue cooking after the
oven turns off.

How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop

The oven will turn on at the time of day you set,
cook for a specific length of time and then turn off
automatically.

Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.

Touch the BAKE pad.

Touch the number pads to set the
desired oven temperature.

Touch the COOK TIME pad.

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

Touch the number pads to set the
desired length of cooking time. The
minimum cooking time you can set
is 1 minute.

The oven temperature that you set
and the cooking time that you
entered will be in the display.

Touch the START TIME pad.

Touch the number pads to set the
time of day you want the oven to
turn on and start cooking.

Touch the START pad.

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

NOTE: If you would like to check the times
you have set, touch the START TIME pad to
check the start time you have set or touch the
COOK TIME pad to check the length of cooking
time you have set.

When the oven turns ON at the time
of day you set, the display will show the
cooking time countdown and the
changing temperature starting at 38°C
(100°F). (The temperature display will
start to change once the oven
temperature reaches 38°C [100°F].)
When the oven reaches the temperature
you set, beeps will sound.

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

Touch the OFF pad to clear the
display if necessary. Remove the
food from the oven. Remember,
even though the oven turns off
automatically, food left in the oven
will continue cooking after the
oven turns off.

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

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.

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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.

Touch the CLOCK pad.

Touch the number pads.

Touch the START pad.

To Set the Timer

Touch the TIMER pad.

Touch the number pads until the
amount of time you want shows
in the display. For example, to set
2 hours and 45 minutes, touch 2, 4
and 5 in that order. If you make a
mistake touch the TIMER pad and
begin again.

Touch the START pad.

After touching the START pad, SET disappears;
this tells you the time is counting down, although
the display does not change until one minute has
passed. Seconds will not be shown in the display
until the last minute is counting down.

When the Timer reaches :00, the
control will beep 3 times followed
by one beep every 6 seconds until
the TIMER pad is touched.

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.

To Reset the Timer

If the display is still showing the
time remaining, you may change it by
touching the TIMER pad, then touch the
number 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
touching the TIMER pad and then
touching the number pads to enter the
new time you want.

To Cancel the Timer

Touch the TIMER pad twice.

Convenience Outlet (on some models)

The 120V convenience outlet located on
the top of the backguard may be used to
plug in small electrical appliances.

When using the outlet, be sure that the
electrical cord does not rest on or near a
surface unit. If the surface unit is turned
on, the cord will be damaged.

To reset the circuit breaker, press the
switch located near the outlet on top of
the backguard.

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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 6 –11 degrees C (20–40 degrees F).

NOTE: This adjustment will only affect baking and roasting temperatures; it will not affect broiling or self-cleaning
temperatures. The adjustment will be retained in memory after a power failure.

To Adjust the Thermostat

Touch the BAKE and BROIL 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.

Touch BAKE again to alternate
between increasing and decreasing
the oven temperature.

The oven temperature can be
adjusted up to (+) 19°C (35ºF)
hotter or (-) 19°C (35ºF) cooler.
Touch the number pads the same
way you read them. For example, to
change the oven temperature 12°C
(15ºF), touch 1 and 5.

When you have made the
adjustment, touch 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.

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Wipe up heavy soil on the oven
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The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly.

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 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.

How to Set the Oven for Cleaning

WARNING: The surface

units are automatically disabled during
the self-clean cycle. Make sure that all
surface unit controls are turned off at all
times during the self-clean cycle. Any
surface unit that is set to an on position,
while the self-clean cycle is operating, will
automatically come on after the self-clean
cycle is finished, and could result in an
on, unattended surface unit. Wait until
the self-clean cycle is finished to set and
use the surface units.

Touch the CLEAN pad once for a
4-hour clean time or twice for a
3-hour clean time.

A 3-hour self-clean time is
recommended for use when
cleaning small, contained spills.
A self-clean time of 4 hours or
longer is recommended for
a dirtier oven.

If a time other than 4 hours or
3 hours is needed, use the number
pads and enter the desired
clean time.

You can change the clean time to any
time between 2

1

⁄2

hours and 5 hours,

depending on how dirty your oven is.

Touch 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 light
goes off.

When the LOCKED light goes off, you will
be able to open the door.

■ The word LOCKED will flash and the

word door will display if you set the
clean cycle and forget to close the
oven door.

■ To stop a clean cycle, touch the OFF

pad. When the LOCKED light goes off
indicating the oven has cooled below
the locking temperature, you
will be able to open the door.

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Using the self-cleaning oven.

How to Delay the Start of Cleaning

Touch the CLEAN pad once for a
4-hour clean time or twice for a
3-hour clean time.

A 3-hour self-clean time is
recommended for use when
cleaning small, contained spills.
A self-clean time of 4 hours or
longer is recommended for
a dirtier oven.

If a time other than 4 hours or
3 hours is needed, use the number
pads and enter the desired
clean time.

You can change the clean time to any
time between 21⁄2

hours and 5 hours,

depending on how dirty your oven is.

Touch the START TIME pad.

Using the number pads, enter the
time of day you want the clean cycle
to start.

Touch 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 light
goes off.

When the LOCKED light goes off, you
will be able to 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.

■ You cannot set the oven for cooking or another

self-clean cycle until the oven is cool enough
for the door to unlock.

■ While the oven is self-cleaning, you can touch

the CLOCK pad to display the time of day.
To return to the clean countdown, touch the
CLEAN pad.

■ If the racks become hard to slide, apply a small

amount of cooking oil to a paper towel and
wipe the edges of the oven racks with the
paper towel.

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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 pad. The special features will remain in memory after
a power failure, except for the Sabbath feature, which will have to be reset.

12-Hour Shutdown

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

Touch the START TIME pad until
no shdn (no shut-off) appears in the
display.

Touch 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.

Touch the BAKE and BROIL pads at
the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows SF.

Touch the COOK TIME and BROIL
pads at the same time. The display
will show F (Fahrenheit).

Touch the COOK TIME and BROIL
pads again at the same time. The
display will show C (Celsius).

Touch the START pad.

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 OFF pad is touched. This continual
6-second beep may be canceled.

To cancel the 6-second beep:

Touch the BAKE and BROIL pads at
the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows SF.

Touch the TIMER pad. The display
shows CON BEEP (continuous beep).
Touch the TIMER pad again. The
display shows BEEP. (This cancels the
one beep every 6 seconds.)

Touch the START pad.

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Special features of your oven control.

Tone Volume

This feature allows you to adjust the tone volumes
to a more acceptable volume. There are three
possible volume levels.

Touch the BAKE and BROIL pads at
the same time for 3 seconds, until
the display shows SF.

Touch the LIGHT pad. The display
will show 2 BEEP. This is the middle
volume level.

Touch the LIGHT pad again. The
display will show 3 BEEP. This is the
loudest volume level.

Touch the LIGHT pad again. The
display will show 1 BEEP. This is the
quietest volume level.

For each time the level is changed,
a tone will sound to provide an
indication of the volume level.

Choose the desired sound level
(1 BEEP, 2 BEEP, 3 BEEP).

Touch the START pad to activate
the level shown.

12-Hour, 24-Hour or Clock Blackout

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.

Touch the BAKE and BROIL
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows SF.

Touch the CLOCK pad once. The
display will show 12 hr. If this is
the choice you want, touch the
START pad.

Touch the 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, touch
the START pad.

Touch the CLOCK pad again to black
out the clock display. The display will
show OFF. If this is the choice you
want, touch the START pad.

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

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

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Using the Sabbath feature.

(on some models)

(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays)

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The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling, self-cleaning
or Delay Start cooking.

NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the
door is closed. The bulb may be removed. See the Oven Light Replacement section. On models with a light switch
on the control panel, the oven light may be turned on and left on.

How to Set for Regular Baking/Roasting

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

Touch and hold both the BAKE and
BROIL pads, at the same time, until
the display shows SF.

NOTE: If bake or broil appears in the

display, the BAKE and BROIL pads were
not touched at the same time. Touch the
OFF pad and begin again.

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

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

Touch the BAKE pad. No signal
will be given.

Using the number pads, enter the
desired temperature between 77°C
(170°F) and 288°C (550°F). No
signal or temperature will be given.

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

To adjust the oven temperature, touch
the BAKE pad, enter the new temperature
using the number pads and touch the

START pad.

NOTE: The OFF and COOK TIME pads are active

during the Sabbath feature.

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

⊃

Using the Sabbath feature.

(on some models)

(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays)

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

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

Touch and hold both the BAKE and
BROIL pads, at the same time, until
the display shows SF.

NOTE: If bake or broil appears in the

display, the BAKE and BROIL pads were
not touched at the same time. Touch the
OFF pad and begin again.

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

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

Touch the COOK TIME pad.

Touch the number pads to set the
desired length of cooking time
between 1 minute and 9 hours and
99 minutes. The cooking time that
you entered will be displayed.

Touch the START pad.

Touch the BAKE pad. No signal will
be given.

Using the number pads, enter the
desired temperature. No signal or
temperature will be given.

Touch 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 ⊃ doesn’t
appear in the display, start again at
Step 7.

To adjust the oven temperature, touch
the BAKE pad, enter the new temperature
using the number pads and touch the
START pad.

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

⊃

⊃

⊃

How to Exit the Sabbath Feature

Touch the 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 pads, at the same time, until
the display shows SF.

Tap the START TIME pad until
12 shdn or no shdn appears in the
display.

Choose 12 shdn, indicating that the
oven will automatically turn off after
12 hours or no shdn, indicating that
the oven will not automatically turn
off after 12 hours.

Press START when the option that
you want is in the display (12 shdn or

no shdn).

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

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

Oven Vent

The oven vent is located under the right rear
surface unit.

This area could become hot during
oven use.

It is normal for steam to come out of
the vent.

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

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.

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Porcelain Enamel Cooktop

The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but
breakable if misused. This finish is acid­resistant. However, any acidic foods
spilled (such as fruit juices, tomato or
vinegar) should not be permitted to
remain on the finish.

If acids spill on the cooktop while it is
hot, use a dry paper towel or cloth to
wipe it up right away. When the surface
has cooled, wash with soap and water.
Rinse well.

For other spills such as fat spatterings,
wash with soap and water or cleansing
powders after the surface has cooled.
Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.

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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.

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 insides
of the knobs are dry before replacing.

Replace the knobs in the OFF position
to ensure proper placement.

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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.

Care and cleaning of the range.

Cleaning the Oven Door

To clean the inside of the door:

■ Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned

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

■ The area outside the gasket and the door liner

can be cleaned with a soap-filled steel wool or
plastic pad, hot water and detergent. Rinse
well with a vinegar and water solution.

To clean the outside of the door:

■ Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the

top, sides and front of the oven door. Rinse
well. You may also use a glass cleaner to clean
the glass on the outside of the door. Do not let
water drip into the vent openings.

■ If any stain on the door vent trim is persistent,

use a soft abrasive cleaner and a sponge­scrubber 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 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.

Push the hinge locks down toward
the door frame, to the unlocked
position. This may require a
flat-blade screwdriver.

Close door to the door removal
position.

Firmly grasp both sides of the door
at the top.

Lift door up 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
on the bottom of the hinge arm into
the bottom edge of the hinge slot.

Fully open the door.

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

Close the oven door.

Seated
Hinge Arm

Indentation

Bottom

edge

of slot

Hinge arm

Slot

Hinge arm

Locked

Position

Removal position

Lift-Off Oven Door

Hinge lock

(unlocked

position)

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

Stop guide

Rail

Wire cover holder.

Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in a self­cleaning 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.

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Oven Light Replacement

CAUTION: Before replacing your oven

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

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

To remove the cover:

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

Do not remove any screws to remove
the cover.

Replace bulb with a 40-watt
appliance bulb.

To replace the cover:

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

Connect electrical power to the
range.

Broiler Pan and Grid

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.

If drawer is crooked:

Remove and replace, making sure the rail
is in the guide.

If drawer won’t close:

Remove and replace, making sure the
power cord is no longer obstructing the
drawer and/or the rail is in the guide.

Storage Drawer Removal

Rear drawer support
is on top of guide rail
on the high side

Drawer does not
close completely

Power cord may be
obstructing drawer

in this area

Drawer front
panel tipped
away from
body side

Rear drawer support
is resting on top of

guide rail

Drawer front panel
tipped to one side

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Oven rack

Care and cleaning of the range.

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

NOTE: 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.

Oven Racks

Painted surfaces include the sides,
top of the 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.

Painted 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 or Camco
Parts Store nearest you, please call our
toll-free number:

National Parts Center 1.800.661.1616

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Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)

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.