GE JCGBS23 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Self-Cleaning Gas

Safety Instructions 2–5

Operating Instructions

Clock.and.Timer. 14,.15

8-32
. Baking.and.Roasting.
. Broiling,.Broiling.Guide. 12,.13
. Oven. 8,.9
. Power. .10,.15
.
. Sabbath.Feature. 18,.19
. 23,.24
. Shelves.
. Special.Features.
. Steam.Clean.
. Thermostat. .20
. Timed.Baking..
. and.
Surface. 6–8
Warming. 21,.22

Care and Cleaning

Aluminum.Foil.
Burner. 25,.26
Burner.
Control.Panel.and. 28,.29

Installation
Instructions

Air.
Anti-Tip.Device.
Assemble.Surface. 41,.42
Checking.Burner..

Connecting.the.Range..
..to.Gas. 39,.40
Dimensions.and..
.. 36,.37
Electrical.Connections.
Leveling.the.Range.

Troubleshooting
Tips

45-48

Accessories

Consumer Support

Consumer. .Cover
Warranty.for.Customers..
in.
Warranty.for.Customers..
in.the.U S A

Owner’s Manual

& Installation

Instructions

JCGBS23

In Canada contact us at:
www.GEAppliances.ca

Door.Removal.

Oven.Bottom.
Oven.Light.
Oven.

23,.24

Stainless.Steel.

Ranges

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # ____________________

Serial # _____________________

You.can.find.them.on.a.label.on.
the.front.of.the.range.behind.the.
warming.drawer.or.lower.oven.
drawer

183D5580P274 29-5741 08-11 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING

result, causing property damage, personal injury or death.

-.Do.not.store.or.use.gasoline.or.other.flammable.vapors.and.liquids.in.the.vicinity.of.this.or.any.other.appliance

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

■ Do.not.try.to.light.any.appliance

■ Do.not.touch.any.electrical.switch;.do.not.use.any.phone.in.your.building

■ Immediately.call.your.gas.supplier.from.a.neighbor’s.phone.Follow.the.gas.supplier’s.instructions

■ If.you.cannot.reach.your.gas.supplier,.call.the.fire.department

-.Installation.and.service.must.be.performed.by.a.qualified.installer,.service.agency.or.the.gas.supplier

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may

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

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,.look.underneath.the.range.to.see.that.the.
rear.leveling.leg.is.engaged.in.the.bracket.On.some.models,.the.storage.drawer.or.kick.panel.can.be.

removed.for.easy.inspection.If.visual.inspection.is.not.possible,.slide.the.range.forward,.confirm.the.
anti-tip.bracket.is.securely.attached.to.the.floor.or.wall,.and.slide.the.range.back.so.the.rear.leveling.leg.is.under.the.
anti-tip.bracket

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

call.18005613344).For.installation.instructions.of.the.bracket,.visit.GEAppliancescom.(in.Canada,.GEAppliancesca)

.Canada,.

WARNING

The.California.Safe.Drinking.Water.and.Toxic.Enforcement.Act.requires.the.Governor.of.California.to.publish.a.list.of.
substances.known.to.the.state.to.cause.cancer,.birth.defects.or.other.reproductive.harm,.and.requires.businesses.to.
warn.customers.of.potential.exposure.to.such.substances

The.fiberglass.insulation.in.self-clean.ovens.gives.off.a.very.small.amount.of.carbon.monoxide.during.the.cleaning.cycle.
Exposure.can.be.minimized.by.venting.with.an.open.window.or.using.a.ventilation.fan.or.hood

.IMPORTANT.SAFETY.NOTICE

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WARNING

.GENERAL.SAFETY.INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat
or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven.

■..Use.this.appliance.for.its.intended.purpose.as.described.

in.this.owner’s.manual

■..Have.your.range.installed.and.properly.grounded.by.

a.qualified.installer.in.accordance.with.the.provided.
installation.instructions.Any.adjustment.and.service.
should.be.performed.only.by.a.qualified.gas.range.
installers.or.service.technicians.Do.not.attempt.to.repair.
or.replace.any.part.of.your.range.unless.it.is.specifically.
recommended.in.this.manual

■..Your.range.is.shipped.from.the.factory.set.for.use.with.

natural.gas.It.can.be.converted.for.use.with.LP.gas.
If.required,.these.adjustments.must.be.made.by.a.
qualified.technician.in.accordance.with.the.installation.
instructions.and.local.codes.The.agency.performing.this.
work.assumes.responsibility.for.the.conversion

■..Have.the.installer.show.you.the.location.of.the.range.

gas.shut-off.valve.and.how.to.turn.it.off.if.necessary

■..Plug.your.range.into.a.120-volt.grounded.outlet.only.Do.

not.remove.the.round.grounding.prong.from.the.plug.
If.in.doubt.about.the.grounding.of.the.home.electrical.
system,.it.is.your.responsibility.and.obligation.to.have.an.
ungrounded.outlet.replaced.with.a.properly.grounded,.
three.prong.outlet.in.accordance.with.the.National.
Electrical.Code.Do.not
appliance

■..Before.performing.any.service,.unplug.the.range.

or.disconnect.the.power.supply.at.the.household.
distribution.panel.by.removing.the.fuse.or.switching.off.
the.circuit.breaker

■..Be.sure.all.packing.materials.are.removed.from.the.

range.before.operating.to.prevent.ignition.of.these.
materials

.use.on.extension.cord.with.this.

■ Do.not.leave.children.alone.or.unattended.in.an.

area.where.an.appliance.is.in.use.They.should.never.
be.allowed.to.climb,.sit.or.stand.on.any.part.of.the.
appliance

■ Do.not.store.items.of.interest.to.children.above.a.range.

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

■..Do.not.allow.anyone.to.climb,.stand.or.hang.on.the.

oven.door,.drawer.or.cooktop.They.could.damage.the.
range.or.tip.it.over.causing.severe.injury.or.death

■..Never.block.the.vents.(air.openings).of.the.range.They.

provide.the.air.inlets.and.outlets
the.range.to.operate.properly.with.correct.combustion.
Air.openings.are.located.at.the.rear.of.the.cooktop,.at.
the.top.and.bottom.of.the.oven.door,.and.at.the.bottom.
of.the.range.under.the.warming.drawer,.lower.oven.
drawer.or.kick.panel

■ 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.surface.burners,.burner.grate,.or.oven.
heating.element.Do.not.use.a.towel.or.other.bulky.cloth.
in.place.of.pot.holders

■..Be.careful.not.to.touch.hot.surfaces.of.the.range.

Potentially.hot.surfaces.include.burners,.grates,.cooktop,.
backguard,.oven.and.door.interior.and.crevices.around.
the.oven.door

■..Do.not.heat.unopened.food.containers.Pressure.could.

build.up.and.the.container.could.burst,.causing.an.
injury

■..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

.that.are.necessary.for.

■ Avoid.scratching.or.impacting.glass.doors,.cooktops.or.

control.panels.Doing.so.may.lead.to.glass.breakage.Do.
not.cook.on.a.product.with.broken.glass.Shock,.fire.or.
cuts.may.occur

SAVE.THESE.INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING

■..Do.not.store.or.use.flammable.materials.in.an.oven.or.

near.the.cooktop,.including.paper,.plastic,.pot.holders,.
linens,.wall.coverings,.curtains,.drapes.and.gasoline.or.
other.flammable.vapors.and.liquids

■..

Never.wear.loose-fitting.or.hanging.garments.while.
using.the.appliance.Avoid.storing.commonly.used.
items.in.cabinets.above.the.range.and.be.careful.when.
reaching.over.the.range.Clothing.in.close.proximity.to.
burners.or.hot.surfaces.may.ignite.causing.severe.burns

WARNING

.

KEEP.FLAMMABLE.MATERIALS.AWAY.FROM.THE.RANGE

IN.THE.EVENT.OF.A.FIRE,.TAKE.THE.FOLLOWING.STEPS.

TO.PREVENT.INJURY.AND.FIRE.SPREADING:

■..Do.not.use.water.on.grease.fires.Never.pick.up.

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

■..If.there.is.a.fire.in.the.oven.during.baking,.turn.the.oven.

off.and.keep.the.door.closed.until.the.fire.goes.out.If.

■ Do.not.let.cooking.grease.or.other.flammable.materials.

accumulate.in.or.near.the.range.Grease.in.the.oven.or.
on.the.cooktop.may.ignite.

■ Clean.ventilating.hoods.frequently.Grease.should.not.

be.allowed.to.accumulate.on.the.hood.or.filter

necessary,.use.a.multi-purpose.dry.chemical.or.foam.
type.fire.extinguisher

■ If.there.is.a.fire.in.the.oven.during.self-clean,.turn.the.

oven.off.and.wait.for.the.fire.to.go.out.Do.not.force.
the.door.open.Introduction.of.fresh.air.at.self-clean.
temperatures.may.lead.to.a.burst.of.flame.from.the.
oven.Failure.to.follow.this.instruction.may.result.in.
severe.burns.

WARNING

■..Never.leave.the.surface.burners.unattended.at.medium.

or.high.heat.settings.Foods,.especially.oily.foods,.may.
ignite.resulting.in.fire.that.could.spread.to.surrounding.
cabinets

■..Never.leave.oil.unattended.while.frying..If.allowed.to.

heat.beyond.its.smoking.point,.oil.may.ignite.resulting.
in.fire.that.may.spread.to.surrounding.cabinets..Use.a.
deep.fat.thermometer.whenever.possible.to.monitor.oil.
temperature.

■ To.avoid.oil.spillover.and.fire,.use.a.minimum.amount.of.

oil.when.shallow.pan-frying.and.avoid.cooking.frozen.
foods.with.excessive.amounts.of.ice.

■ Use.proper.pan.size.and.avoid.pans.that.are.unstable.

or.easily.tipped.Select.cookware.that.is.matched.to.the.
size.of.the.burner.Burner.flames.should.be.adjusted.so.
that.they.do.not.extend.beyond.the.bottom.of.the.pan.
Excessive.flame.may.be.hazardous

■..Always.use.the.LITE.position.when.igniting.the.top.

burners.and.make.sure.the.burners.have.ignited

■ When.using.glass/ceramic.cookware,.make.sure.it.is.

suitable.for.cooktop.service;.others.may.break.because.
of.sudden.change.in.temperature

COOKTOP.SAFETY.INSTRUCTIONS

■..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.burners

■ When.preparing.flaming.foods.under.a.hood,.turn.the.

fan.on

■ Do.not.use.a.wok.with.a.round.metal.support.ring.the.

ring.may.trap.heat.and.block.air.to.the.burner.resulting.
in.a.carbon.monoxide.hazard

■ Do.not.attempt.to.lift.the.cooktop.Doing.so.may.

damage.the.gas.tubing.to.the.surface.burners.resulting.
in.a.gas.leak.and.risk.of.fire

■ Do.not.use.aluminum.foil.to.cover.the.grates.or.line.

any.part.of.the.cooktop.Doing.so.may.result.in.carbon.
monoxide.poisoning,.overheating.of.the.cooktop.
surfaces,.or.a.potential.fire.hazard

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WARNING
WARNING

passages.in.the.oven.bottom.or.cover.an.entire.rack.with.
materials.such.as.aluminum.foil.Doing.so.blocks.air.flow.
through.the.oven.and.may.cause.carbon.monoxide.
poisoning.Aluminum.foil.linings.may.also.trap.heat,.causing.
a.fire.hazard

■..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

■ Keep.the.oven.free.from.grease.buildup.Grease.in.the.

oven.may.ignite.

■ Place.oven.racks.in.desired.location.while.oven.is.cool.

If.rack.must.be.moved.while.oven.is.hot,.be.careful.to.
avoid.touching.hot.surfaces

WARNING

The self-cleaning feature operates the oven at temperatures high enough to burn away food soils in the oven.
Follow these instructions for safe operation.

OVEN.SAFETY.INSTRUCTIONS

.

NEVER.cover.any.slots,.holes,.or.

■..Pull.the.oven.rack.to.the.stop-lock.position.when.

loading.and.unloading.food.from.the.oven.This.helps.
prevent.burns.from.touching.hot.surfaces.of.the.door.
and.oven.walls

■ Do.not.leave.items.such.as.paper,.cooking.utensils.or.

food.in.the.oven.when.not.in.use.Items.stored.in.an.
oven.can.ignite

■..Do.not.leave.items.on.the.cooktop.near.the.oven.vent.

which.is.in.the.center.of.the.backguard.Items.may.
overheat.resulting.in.a.risk.of.fire.or.burns

■..When.using.cooking.or.roasting.bags.in.the.oven,.follow.

the.manufacturer’s.directions

■..Never.broil.with.door.open.Open-door.broiling.is.not.

permitted.due.to.overheating.of.control.knobs

SELF-CLEANING.OVEN.SAFETY.INSTRUCTIONS

■..Before.operating.the.self-clean.cycle,.remove.pans,.

shiny.metal.oven.racks.and.other.utensils.from.the.
oven.Only.porcelain-coated.oven.racks.may.be.left.in.
the.oven.Do.not.use.self-clean.to.clean.other.parts,.
such.as.grates

■..Before.operating.the.self-clean.cycle,.wipe.grease.and.

food.soils.from.the.oven.Excessive.amount.of.grease.
may.ignite.leading.to.smoke.damage.to.your.home

WARNING

■..The.purpose.of.the.warming.drawer.is.to.hold.hot.

cooked.foods.at.serving.temperature.Bacteria.will.grow.
in.food.while.it.is.below.140°F.Do.not.put.cold.food.in.
warming.drawer.Do.not.heat.food.for.more.than..

2.hours.Failure.to.follow.these.instructions.may.result.in.
foodborne.illness

■..Do.not.leave.paper.products,.plastics,.canned.food.or.

combustible.materials.in.the.drawer.They.may.ignite

■ Do.not.touch.the.heating.element.or.the.interior.surface.

of.the.drawer.These.surfaces.may.be.hot.enough.to.
cause.burns.

.WARMING.DRAWER/LOWER.OVEN.DRAWER.SAFETY.

.INSTRUCTIONS

(Some models)

■ If.the.self-cleaning.mode.malfunctions,.turn.the.oven.off.

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

■ 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

■ 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

■ Use.care.when.opening.the.drawer.Open.the.drawer.a.

crack.and.let.hot.air.or.steam.escape.before.removing.
or.replacing.food.Hot.air.or.steam.that.escapes.can.
cause.burns.to.hands,.face.and/or.eyes

■ Do.not.use.aluminum.foil.to.line.the.warming.drawer.

Foil.is.an.excellent.heat.insulator.and.will.trap.heat.
beneath.it.This.will.upset.the.performance.of.the.
drawer.and.potentially.cause.a.fire.hazard

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Using the gas surface burners.

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

Push the control knob in and turn
it to the LITE position.

Before Lighting a Gas Burner

..Make.sure.all.burners.are.in.place
..Make.sure.all.grates.on.the.range.are.

properly.placed.before.using.any.burner

How to Light a Gas Surface Burner

WARNING

.

are not covered by cookware may present a risk
of fire or clothing ignition. The griddle burner
should only be used with the griddle in place.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury.

Make.sure.all.the.surface.burners.are.placed.in.
their.respective.positions

Push.the.control.knob.in.and.turn.it.to.the.LITE.
position

Burner flames that

After Lighting a Gas Burner

..Do.not.operate.the.burner.for.an.extended.

period.of.time.without.cookware.on.the.
grate.The.finish.on.the.grate.may.chip.
without.cookware.to.absorb.the.heat

..Be.sure.the.burners.and.grates.are.cool.

before.you.place.your.hand,.a.pot.holder,.
cleaning.cloths.or.other.materials.on.them

You.will.hear.a.little.clicking.noise—the.sound.
of.the.electric.spark.igniting.the.burner

Turn.the.knob.to.adjust.the.flame.size.If.the.
knob.stays.at.LITE,.it.will.continue.to.click

When.one.burner.is.turned.to.LITE,.all.the.
burners.spark.Do.not.attempt.to.disassemble.
or.clean.around.any.burner.while.another.
burner.is.on.An.electric.shock.may.result,.which.
could.cause.you.to.knock.over.hot.cookware

Medium

Large

Extra
Large
on
some
models

Center (oval)

(on some

models)

Small

Extra Large

Sealed Gas Burners

Your.gas.range.cooktop.has.sealed.gas.
burners.They.offer.convenience,.cleanability.
and.flexibility.to.be.used.in.a.wide.range.of.
cooking.applications

The.smallest.burner.in.the.right.rear.position.
is.the.simmer.burner.On.some.models,.the.
right.front.position.triple.flame.burner.will.be.
the.simmer.burner.This.burner.can.be.turned.
down.to.SIM.for.a.very.low.simmer.setting.
It.provides.precise.cooking.performance.for.
delicate.foods.such.as.sauces.or.foods.that.
require.low.heat.for.a.long.cooking.time

The.medium.(left.rear).and.the.large.(left.
front).burners.are.the.primary.burners.
for.most.cooking.These.general-purpose.
burners.can.be.turned.down.from.HI.to.LO.to.
suit.a.wide.range.of.cooking.needs

The.extra.large.burner.(right.front,.triple.flame.
burner,.or.left.front.burner.on.some.models).are.
the.maximum.output.burners.Like.the.other.
four.burners,.it.can.be.turned.down.from.HI.to.
SIM.for.a.wide.range.of.cooking.applications.

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How to Select Flame Size

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. WARNING

not covered by cookware may present a risk
of burns or clothing ignition. Never let flames
extend beyond the sides of the cookware.

.. Flames that are

Top-of-Range Cookware

Aluminum: Medium-weight.cookware.is.

recommended.because.it.heats.quickly.
and.evenly.Most.foods.brown.evenly.in.an.
aluminum.skillet.Use.saucepans.with.tight­fitting.lids.when.cooking.with.minimum.
amounts.of.water

Cast-Iron:.If.heated.slowly,.most.skillets.will.
give.satisfactory.results

Enamelware:.Under.some.conditions,.the.
enamel.of.some.cookware.may.melt.Follow.
cookware.manufacturer’s.recommendations.
for.cooking.methods

Glass:.There.are.two.types.of.glass.
cookware—those.for.oven.use.only.and.

Watch.the.flame,.not.the.knob,.as.you.adjust.
heat.When.fast.heating.is.desired,.the.flame.
size.on.a.gas.burner.should.match.the.
cookware.you.are.using

Flames.larger.than.the.bottom.of.the.cookware.
will.not.result.in.faster.heating.and.may.be.
hazardous

those.for.top-of-range.cooking.(saucepans,.
coffee.and.teapots).Glass.conducts.heat.
very.slowly

Heatproof Glass Ceramic:.Can.be.used.for.
either.surface.or.oven.cooking.It.conducts.
heat.very.slowly.and.cools.very.slowly.Check.
cookware.manufacturer’s.directions.to.be.
sure.it.can.be.used.on.gas.ranges

Stainless Steel:.This.metal.alone.has.poor.
heating.properties.and.is.usually.combined.
with.copper,.aluminum.or.other.metals.for.
improved.heat.distribution.Combination.
metal.skillets.usually.work.satisfactorily.
if.they.are.used.with.medium.heat.as.the.
manufacturer.recommends

Use.a.flat-bottomed.wok

Stove Top Grills

Do.not.use.stove.top.grills.on.your.sealed.gas.
burners.If.you.use.the.stove.top.grill.on.the.
sealed.gas.burner,.it.will.cause.incomplete.
combustion.and.can.result.in.exposure.to.
carbon.monoxide.levels.above.allowable.
current.standards.

Wok This Way

We.recommend.that.you.use.a.14-inch.or.
smaller.flat-bottomed.wok.Make.sure.the.wok.
bottom.sits.flat.on.the.grate.They.are.available.
at.your.local.retail.store

Only.a.flat-bottomed.wok.should.be.used

In Case of Power Failure

In.case.of.a.power.failure,.you.can.light.the.
gas.surface.burners.on.your.range.with.a.
match.Hold.a.lit.match.to.the.burner,.then.
push.in.and.turn.the.control.knob.to.the.LITE.
position.Use.extreme.caution.when.lighting.
burners.this.way.

This.can.be.hazardous.to.your.health

Do.not.use.a.wok.support.ring.Placing.the.
ring.over.the.burner.or.grate.may.cause.the.
burner.to.work.improperly,.resulting.in.carbon.
monoxide.levels.above.allowable.standards.
This.could.be.dangerous.to.your.health.

Surface.burners.in.use.when.an.electrical.
power.failure.occurs.will.continue.to.operate.
normally

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Using the oven controls.

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

Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings (on some models)

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.or.cleaning.
function

Display

.Shows.the.time.of.day,.oven.temperature,.
whether.the.oven.is.in.the.bake,.broil.or.self­cleaning.mode.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.

If the function error code appears during the self-cleaning
cycle, check the oven door latch. The latch handle may
have been moved, even if only slightly, from the latched
position. Make sure the latch is moved to the right as far
as it will go.

Touch the Clear/Off pad. Allow the oven to cool for one
hour. Put the oven back into operation. If the function

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error code repeats, disconnect the power to the range
and call for service.

Kitchen Timer On/Off Pad

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

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

Start Time Pad (on some models)

.Use.along.with.the.Cooking Time. or.Self
Clean.pads.to.set.the.oven.to.start.and.stop.

automatically.at.a.time.you.set

Start Time Light

.Flashes.while.in.edit.mode—you.can.change..
the.start.time.at.this.point.Glows.when.the.function.
has.been.activated

Cooking Time Pad (on some models)

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

Cooking Time Light

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

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Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings (on some models)

Automatic Oven Light (on some models)

.This.lights.anytime.the.oven.has.been.
programmed.using.the.Cooking Time.or.Start
Time.functions

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

Self Clean Pad (on some models)

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

Clean Light

.Flashes.while.in.edit.mode—you.can.change.the.
length.of.time.for.the.self-clean.cycle.at.this.point.
Glows.when.the.oven.is.in.the.self-clean.cycle.After.
the.self-clean.cycle,.the.light.will.turn.off.Unlatch.
the.door

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.Hi.
to.Lo Broil at.this.point.Glows.when.the.oven.is.in.
broil.mode

Indicator Lights (on some pads)

EDIT.mode.lasts.several.seconds.after.the.last.pad.
press.Start Time and.Cooking Time.will.be.the.
only.pads.lit.if.either.of.these.options.is.selected.
(Example:.Start Time.is.selected.with.Bake—the.
Start Time.pad.will.remain.lit.until.the.clock.reaches.
the.programmed.time,.at.which.point.it.will.turn.off.
and.the.Bake/Temp Recall.pad.light.will.light.up)

Steam Clean Pad (on some models)

.Touch.this.pad.for.easier.cleaning,.light.soiling.of.
the.oven.cavity.or.door

Oven Temperature Knob (on some models)

OVEN TEMP

N

A

E

L

C

Appearance.may.vary

F

F

O

2

0

L

I

O

R

0

4

5

0

5

0

0

B

Turn.the.OVEN TEMP knob.to.the.setting.you.want

.The.oven.cycling.light.comes.on.during.cooking

0

0

2

5

0

3

0

0

3

5

0

4

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Using the oven.

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

Before you begin…

The oven has 5 shelf positions.
It also has a special low shelf

position (R) for extra large items,
such as a large turkey.

Plastic items on the cooktop may
melt if left too close to the vent.

Vent appearance and location vary.

The.shelves.have.stop-locks,.so.that.when.
placed.correctly.on.the.shelf.supports.(A.
through.E),.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

CAUTION When you are

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using a rack in the lowest position (R), 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 can be
burned if you put your hand in the middle of
the rack and pull all the way out.

Upper Oven Vent

Your.oven.is.vented.through.ducts.at.the.rear.
of.the.range.Do.not.block.these.ducts.when.
cooking.in.the.oven—it.is.important.that.the.
flow.of.hot.air.from.the.oven.and.fresh.air.
to.the.oven.burner.be.uninterrupted.Avoid.
touching.the.vent.openings.or.nearby.surfaces.
during.oven.or.broiler.operation—they.may.
become.hot

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.(stop­locks).on.the.support,.tilt.up.the.front.and.push.
the.shelf.in

NOTE: The shelf is not designed to slide out at
the special low shelf (R) position.

..Handles.of.pots.and.pans.on.the.cooktop.

may.become.hot.if.left.too.close.to.the.vent

..Do.not.leave.plastic.or.flammable.items.on.

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

..Do.not.leave.closed.containers.on.the.

cooktop.The.pressure.in.closed.containers.
may.increase,.which.may.cause.them..
to.burst

..Metal.items.will.become.very.hot.if.they.are.

left.on.the.cooktop,.and.could.cause.burns

Power Outage

The.oven.or.broiler.cannot.be.lit.during.a.power.
failure.Gas.will.not.flow.unless.the.glow.bar.is.
hot

If.the.oven.is.in.use.when.a.power.failure.
occurs,.the.oven.burner.shuts.off.and.cannot.
be.re-lit.until.power.is.restored.This.is.because.

Upper Oven Light

Touch.the.Oven.Light.pad.on.the.upper.control.
panel.to.turn.the.light.on.or.off

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the.flow.of.gas.is.automatically.stopped.
and.will.not.resume.when.power.is.restored.
until.the.glow.bar.has.reached.operating.
temperature

Using the upper oven. GEAppliances.com

If your model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch during baking or roasting.
The latch is used for self-cleaning only.

How to Set the Upper Oven for Baking or Roasting

The oven has a special low shelf
(R) position just above the oven
bottom. Use it when extra cooking
space is needed, for example,
when cooking a large turkey. The
shelf is not designed to slide out
at this position.

Your.oven.is.not.designed.for.open-door.
cooking

..Touch.the.Bake.pad

...Touch.the.number.pads.to.set.the.desired.

temperature

...Touch.the.Start. pad

The.word.ON.and.100°.will.be.displayed.
As.the.oven.heats.up,.the.display.will.show.the.
changing.temperature.When.the.oven.reaches.
the.temperature.you.set,.a.tone.will.sound

Preheating and Pan Placement

To.change.the.oven.temperature.during.BAKE.
cycle,.press.the.Bake.pad.and.then.the.number.
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.cooking.is.

complete

NOTE: A.cooling.fan.may.automatically.turn.
on.and.off.to.cool.internal.parts.This.is.normal,.
and.the.fan.may.continue.to.run.even.after.the.
oven.is.turned.off

When baking on a single rack, use
the rack position from the chart for
your type of food. Baking results
will be better if baking pans are
centered in the oven as much as
possible.

When baking four cake layers at a time,

use racks B and D. Place the lower

pans at the back of the rack and the
upper pans to the front of the rack
shown so that one pan is not directly
above another.

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

Preheat.the.oven.if.the.recipe.calls.for.it.
To.preheat,.set.the.oven.at.the.correct.
temperature.Preheating.is.necessary.for.good.
results.when.baking.cakes,.cookies,.pastry.and.
breads.

For.ovens.without.a.preheat.indicator.light.or.
tone,.preheat.10.minutes

Baking.results.will.be.better.if.baking.pans..
are.centered.in.the.oven.as.much.as.possible.
Pans.should.not.touch.each.other.or.the.walls.of.
the.oven.If.you.need.to.use.two.shelves,.stagger.
the.pans.so.one.is.not.directly.above.the.other,.
and.leave.approximately.11⁄2”.between.pans,.
from.the.front,.back.and.sides.of.the.wall

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Using the upper oven.

Aluminum Foil

Do.not.use.aluminum.foil.to.line.oven.bottoms.
The.foil.will.trap.heat.below.and.upset.the.
performance.of.the.oven.Foil.can.melt.and.
permanently.damage.the.oven.bottom.
Damage.from.improper.use.of.aluminum.foil.is.
not.covered.by.the.product.warranty.

Foil.may.be.used.to.catch.spills.by.placing.a.

sheet.on.a.lower.rack,.several.inches.below.
the.food.Do.not.use.more.foil.than.necessary.
and.never.entirely.cover.an.oven.rack.with.
aluminum.foil..Keep.foil.at.least.1-1/2”.from.
oven.walls.to.prevent.poor.heat.circulation

Oven Moisture

As.your.oven.heats.up,.the.temperature.change.
of.the.air.in.the.oven.may.cause.water.droplets.
to.form.on.the.door.glass.These.droplets.
are.harmless.and.will.evaporate.as.the.oven.
continues.to.heat.up

If your model has a door latch, do not lock the oven door with the latch during broiling.
The latch is used for self-cleaning only.

How to Set the Upper Oven for Broiling

Close the door. Always broil with
the door closed.

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

a.broiler.pan

...Follow.suggested.shelf.positions.in.the.

Broiling Guide

...The.oven.door.must. be.closed.during.

broiling

...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.pad
...When.broiling.is.finished,.touch.the.Clear/

Off.pad

Serve.the.food.immediately,.and.leave.the.pan.
outside.the.oven.to.cool.during.the.meal.for.
easiest.cleaning

Use.Lo.Broil.to.cook.foods.such.as.poultry..
or.thick.cuts.of.meat.thoroughly.without.over­browning.them

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Broiling Guide

GEAppliances.com

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.)

The oven has 5 shelf positions.

Food Doneness

Beef Rare.-.Medium.

Rare

(140°F-150°F)

Medium.(160°F) Steaks-

Well.Done.

(170°F)

Medium.(160°F) Ground.Beef..

Type or

Thickness

Steaks­1”.thick

3/4”.to.1”.thick

Steaks-

3/4”.to.1”.thick

Patties.-

Broil

Setting

Rack

Position*

Comments

Hi E Steaks.less.than.

1”.thick.are.dif­ficult.to.cook.rare.

Hi D-E

They.may.cook.
through.before.
browning

Hi D

To.avoid.curling,.

Hi D-E

slash.fat.at.1”.
intervals

1/2”.to.3/4”.thick

Well.Done.

(170°F)

Ground.Beef..

Patties.-

Hi D

1/2”.to.3/4”.thick

Chicken Breast,.boneless Hi C Broil.skin.side.

Breast,.bone-in Hi C

down.first

Fish.fillets 1/2”.to.1”.thick Hi D Handle.and.turn.

very.carefully

slash.fat.at.1”.

Pork.
Chops

Well.Done

(170°F)

Lo D

3/4”.thick Hi D To.avoid.curling,.

intervals

*Due to the variety of meats and cuts available, you may select alternate rack positions based on personal preference
of doneness and external searing. See illustration for description of rack positions.

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Using the clock and timer. (on some models)

Not all features are on all models.

To Set the Clock

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

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.or.a.delayed.self­cleaning.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

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.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

...Touch.the.Clock.pad.twice.to.recall.the.

clock.display

The.timer.is.a.minute.timer.only.
The.Clear/Off.pad.does.not.affect.

the.timer

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

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GEAppliances.com

Not all features are on all models.

To Reset the Timer

or

If.the.display.is.still.showing.the.time.remaining,.
you.may.change.it.by.touching.the.Kitchen
Timer On/Off.pad.and.then.touching.the.+.or.
–.pads.until.the.time.you.want.appears.in.the.
display

To Cancel the Timer

Touch.the.Kitchen Timer On/Off.pad.twice

End of Cycle Tones (on some models)

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

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

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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Using the timed baking and roasting features. (on some models)

Do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.
NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit for more

than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven
light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.

How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a
selected length of time. At the end of the cooking
time, the oven will turn off automatically.

...Touch.the.Bake.pad
...Touch.the.+.or.–.pads.to.set.the.oven.

temperature

...Touch.the.Cooking Time. pad

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

...Touch.the.+.or.–.pads.to.set.the.baking.

time

The.cooking.time.that.you.entered.will.be.
displayed.(If.you.select.Cooking Time.first.and.
then.adjust.the.Bake Temperature,.the.oven.
temperature.will.be.displayed.instead)

..Touch.the.Start/On.pad

The.display.shows.either.the.oven.temperature.
that.you.set.or.the.cooking.time.countdown.
(The.display.starts.with.PRE.if.showing.the.oven.
temperature)

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

...Touch.the.Clear/Off.pad.to.clear.the.

display.if.necessary

Remove the food from the oven. Remember,
even though the oven shuts off automatically,
foods continue cooking after controls are 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.+.or.–.pads.to.set.the.oven.

temperature

...Touch.the.Cooking Time. pad
...Touch.the.+.or.–.pads.to.set.the.desired.

length.of.cooking.time

...Touch.the.Start Time.pad
...Touch.the.+.or.–.pads.to.set.the.time.of.

day.you.want.the.oven.to.turn.on.and.
start.cooking

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.Cooking
Time.pad.to.check.the.length.of.cooking.time.
you.have.set

When.the.oven.turns.on.at.the.time.of.day.
you.have.set,.the.display.will.show.PRE.until.it.
reaches.the.selected.temperature,.and.then.it.
will.display.the.oven.temperature

At.the.end.of.cooking.time,.the.oven.will.turn.off.
and.the.end.of.cycle.tone.will.sound

...Touch.the.Clear/Off.pad.to.clear.the.

display.if.necessary

Remove the food from the oven. Remember,
even though the oven shuts off automatically,
foods continue cooking after controls are off.

...Touch.the.Start/On.pad

NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are

using timed baking and do not touch the
Start/On pad.

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