GE JCS968, JCSP46, PCS968 Owner's Manual

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Self-Cleaning Convection

Ranges

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

Operating Instructions

Baking or Roasting . . . . . . . . . . .12

Broiling Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Canning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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

Control Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Convection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17–21

Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–29

Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Proofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . . .28, 29

Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 25

Special Features . . . . . . . . . .26, 27

Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7

Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Timed Baking & Roasting . . . . .15

Warming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Care and Cleaning

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 36

Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Light Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Packaging Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Storage Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Owner’s Manual

JCS968
JCSP46

PCS968

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . 37–40

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . 48

Product Registration . . . . . . . . 45, 46

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model

Serial # ______________

You can find them on a label
behind the open oven door
on the lower left corner of
the range frame.

# ______________

29-5632-2 08-09 JR

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.

ANTI-TIP DEVICE

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

To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly,
remove the storage drawer or kick panel and look underneath
the range to see that the leveling leg is engaged in the bracket.
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.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

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

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

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

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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.

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WARNING!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not operate the oven or cooktop controls if the glass is broken. Food splatter or cleaning solution
may penetrate a broken control panel or cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a
qualified technician immediately should your glass control panel or cooktop become broken.

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions

■ Do not store flammable materials in an

oven or near the cooktop.

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■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging

■ Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp

■ Do not use water on grease fires. Never

■ Flaming grease outside a pan can be put

■ Flame in the oven can be smothered

■ For your safety, never use your appliance

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.

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.

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.

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.

out by covering it with baking soda or,
if available, by using a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

completely by closing the oven door
and turning the oven off or by using
a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.

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.

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COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…

Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F (71°C) and poultry
to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F (82°C). Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against
foodborne illness.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

RADIANT 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.

■ Never leave the surface units unattended

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

■ Only certain types of glass, glass ⁄ceramic,

earthenware or other glazed containers
are suitable for cooktop service; others
may break because of the sudden change
in temperature.

■ To minimize the possibility of burns,

ignition of flammable materials and
spillage, the handle of a container
should be turned toward the center of
the range without extending over nearby
surface units.

■ Always turn the surface units off before

removing cookware.

■ When preparing flaming foods under

the hood, turn the fan on.

■ Use care when touching the cooktop. The

glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat
after the controls have been turned off.

■ Keep an eye on foods being fried at high

or medium high heat settings.

■ Foods for frying should be as dry as

possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture
on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble
up and over the sides of the pan.

■ Use little fat for effective shallow or deep

fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can
cause spillovers when food is added.

■ If a combination of oils or fats will be used

in frying, stir together before heating,
or as fats melt slowly.

■ Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.

■ Large scratches or impacts to glass doors

or cooktops can lead to broken or
shattered glass.

■ Do not operate the radiant surface units if

the glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning
solution may penetrate a broken cooktop
and create a risk of electrical shock.
Contact a qualified technician immediately
should your glass cooktop become broken.

■ Never use the glass cooktop surface as a

cutting board.

■ Do not place or store items that can melt

or catch fire on the glass cooktop, even
when it is not being used.

■ Be careful when placing spoons or other

stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface
when it is in use. They may become hot
and could cause burns.

■ Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet

sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a
hot surface unit, be careful to avoid steam
burns. Some cleaners can produce
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

NOTE: We recommend that you avoid
wiping any surface unit areas until they
have cooled and the indicator light has
gone off. Sugar spills are the exception to

this. Please see the Cleaning the glass
cooktop section.

■ When the cooktop is cool, use only

the Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and the
Ceramic Cooktop Cleaning Pad to clean
the cooktop.

■ To avoid possible damage to the cooking

surface, do not apply cleaning cream to
the glass surface when it is hot.

■ Use a deep fat thermometer whenever

possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.

■ Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The

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cooktop can be scratched with items such
as sharp instruments, rings or other
jewelry, and rivets on clothing.

■ After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper

towel to remove all cleaning cream residue.

■ Read and follow all instructions and

warnings on the cleaning cream labels.

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WARNING!

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.

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions

■ 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.

SELF-CLEANING OVEN

■ Do not use the oven to dry newspapers.

If overheated, they can catch on fire.

■ Do not use the oven for a storage area.

Items stored in an oven can ignite.

■ Do not leave paper products, cooking

utensils or food in the oven when not
in use.

■ Do not use aluminum foil to line

oven bottoms. Improper installation
of aluminum foil may result in a risk
of electric shock or fire.

Care and Cleaning

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

■ Do not clean the door gasket. The door

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

■ Before self-cleaning the oven, remove

shiny, silver-colored oven racks (on some
models) and all 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.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

How to Set

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

WARMING ZONE GUIDE
SETTING FOOD

1 (Low) Bread/Pastries
2 (Medium) Chocolate/Butter
2 (Medium) Sauces, Stews,

Cream Soups

2 (Medium) Vegetables
3 (High) Soups (liquid)
3 (High) Tea or Coffee

The Warming Zone Guide is for
reference only and the SETTING
that you need will depend on the
amount and type of food, the
starting temperature of the food
and the length of the holding time.

Push the knob in and turn in either

irection to the setting you want.

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

A HOT SURFACE indicator light, on the
cooktop, will glow when any radiant
element is turned on. It will remain
on until the surface is cooled to
approximately 150°F (66°C).

Hot surface indicator light will:

■ come on when the unit is hot to the touch.

■ stay on even after the unit is turned off.

Using the Warming Zone

The WARMING ZONE, located in the
center of the glass cooktop surface,
will keep hot, cooked food at serving
temperature. Always start with hot food.
Do not use to heat cold food. Placing
uncooked or cold food on the WARMING
ZONE could result in food-borne illness.

Touch the WARMING ZONE pad.

Touch the number pads 1, 2 or 3
to select low (1), medium (2) or
high (3) warming setting.

Touch the START pad.

To turn the WARMING ZONE off, touch
the WARMING ZONE pad until WARMER
disappears from the display.

For best results, all foods on the
WARMING ZONE should be covered with
a lid or aluminum foil. When warming
pastries or breads, the cover should be
vented to allow moisture to escape.

■ glow until the unit is cooled to approximately

150°F (66°C).

The WARM setting on the right REAR
surface unit keeps already heated food
warm until ready to serve. Do not use to
heat cold food.

Always use pot holders or oven mitts
when removing food from the WARMING
ZONE, since cookware and plates will
be hot.

CAUTION: Do not warm food

WARMING ZONE for more than two

on the
hours.

NOTE: The warming zone will not glow red like

the cooking elements.

HOT will be displayed when the glass
surface is hot and will remain on until
the surface is cool enough to touch.

NOTE: Lower settings may not heat the glass

surface enough to cause the HOT indicator light to
come on.

A warming zone ON light will glow when
the unit is on.

■ Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic

may melt onto the surface and be very difficult
to clean.

■ Use only cookware recommended for

top-of-range cooking.

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Using the Bridge Surface Unit

To use the bridge surface unit, turn the
left front control knob to the BRIDGE
settings.

For full bridge surface unit operation,
also turn on the left rear surface unit.

To use only the front surface unit, turn
the control knob to the FRONT settings.

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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions

Small surface
unit setting

Medium surface
unit setting

Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.

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

Large
surface
unit setting

Using the tri-ring surface unit

The right front Tri-Ring surface unit has 3 sizes to
select from so you can match the size of the unit
to the size of the cookware you are using.

To use the large surface unit, press and
turn the right front control knob
clockwise to , stopping at the desired
setting. This will activate the entire
heating area.

To use the medium surface unit,
press and turn the right front control

About the radiant surface units…

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 radiant cooktop features heating
units beneath a smooth glass surface.

NOTE: A slight odor is normal when a new
cooktop is used for the first time. It is caused by
the heating of new parts and insulating materials
and will disappear in a short time.

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

knob clockwise to , stopping at the
desired setting. This will activate the

edium-size heating area.

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To use the smallest surface unit,
press and turn the right front control
knob clockwise to ,stopping at the
desired setting. This will activate the
smallest, inside heating area.

The surface unit will cycle on and off to
maintain your selected control setting.

It is safe to place hot cookware on the
glass surface even when the cooktop
is cool.

Even after the surface units are turned
off, the glass cooktop retains enough
heat to continue cooking. To avoid
overcooking, remove pans from the
surface units when the food is cooked.
Avoid placing anything on the surface
unit until it has cooled completely.

■ Water stains (mineral deposits) are removable

using the cleaning cream or full-strength white
vinegar.

■ Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent

film on the cooktop. The cleaning cream will
remove this discoloration.

■ Don’t store heavy items above the cooktop.

If they drop onto the cooktop, they can cause
damage.

■ Do not use the surface as a cutting board.

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

Temperature Limiter

Every radiant surface unit has a
temperature limiter.

The temperature limiter protects the
glass cooktop from getting too hot.

The temperature limiter may cycle the
units off for a time if:

■ The pan boils dry.

■ The pan bottom is not flat.

■ The pan is off center.

■ There is no pan on the unit.

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Selecting types of cookware.

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

Check pans for flat bottoms by
using a straight edge.

Stainless Steel:

recommended

Aluminum:

heavyweight recommended

Good conductivity. Aluminum residues
sometimes appear as scratches on the
cooktop, but can be removed if cleaned
immediately. Because of its low melting
point, lightweight aluminum should not
be used.

Copper Bottom:

recommended

Copper may leave residues which can
appear as scratches. The residues can be
removed, as long as the cooktop is
cleaned immediately. However, do not let
these pots boil dry. Overheated metal can
bond to glass cooktops. An overheated
copper bottom pot will leave a residue
that will permanently stain the cooktop
if not removed immediately.

Glass-Ceramic:

usable, but not recommended

Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.

Stoneware:

usable, but not recommended

Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.

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®.

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

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

Use only flat-bottomed woks.

Porcelain Enamel-Covered Cast Iron:

recommended

As long as the cookware is covered
completely with porcelain enamel, this
cookware is recommended. Caution is
recommended for cast iron cookware
that is not completely covered with
smooth porcelain enamel, since it may
scratch the glass ceramic cooktop.

Wok Cooking

We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed
wok. They are available at your local retail store.

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

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Right!

Wrong!

Note: Flat-bottomed canners are
required for glass cooktops.

Observe the Following Points in Canning

Pots that extend beyond 2.5 cm
of the surface unit’s circle are not

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cooking. However, when canning
with water-bath or pressure canner,
larger-diameter pots may be used.
This is because boiling water
temperatures (even under pressure)
are not harmful to the cooktop
surfaces surrounding the surface units.

HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE­DIAMETER CANNERS OR OTHER
LARGE-DIAMETER POTS FOR
FRYING OR BOILING FOODS
OTHER THAN WATER. Most syrup
or sauce mixtures—and all types of
frying—cook at temperatures much
higher than boiling water. Such
temperatures could eventually harm
the glass cooktop surfaces.

Be sure the canner fits over the
center of the surface unit. If your
cooktop or its location does not
allow the canner to be centered
on the surface unit, use smaller­diameter pots for good canning
results.

Flat-bottomed canners must be
used. Do not use canners with
flanged or rippled bottoms (often
found in enamelware) because
they don’t make enough contact
with the surface units and take
a long time to boil water.

NOTE: If your house has low voltage,
canning may take longer than expected,
even though directions have been
carefully followed. The process time will
be shortened by:

(1) using a pressure canner, and

( 2) starting with HOT tap water for fastest

■ Safe canning requires that harmful

■ After you have adjusted the controls,

■ Since you must make sure to process

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Remember that canning is a
process that generates large

mounts of steam. To avoid burns

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from steam or heat, be careful
when canning.

heating of large quantities of water.

CAUTION:

microorganisms are destroyed and
that the jars are sealed completely.
When canning foods in a water-bath
canner, a gentle but steady boil must be
maintained for the required time. When
canning foods in a pressure canner, the
pressure must be maintained for the
required time.

it is very important to make sure the
prescribed boil or pressure levels are
maintained for the required time.

the canning jars for the prescribed
time, with no interruption in processing
time, do not can on any cooktop
surface unit if your canner is not flat.

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When canning, use recipes and
procedures from reputable
sources. Reliable recipes and
procedures are available from the
manufacturer of your canner;
manufacturers of glass jars for
canning, such as Ball
brand; and the United States
Department of Agriculture
Extension Service.

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and Kerr

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Using the oven controls.

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

Features and appearance may vary.

Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings

BAKE Pad

Touch to select the bake function.

BROIL Pad

Touch to select the broil function.

CONVECTION BAKE Pad

Touch to select baking with the convection
function.

CONVECTION ROAST Pad

Touch to select roasting with the
convection function.

PROOF Pad

Touch to select a warm environment useful
for rising yeast-leavened products.

START 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
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 RESET/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.

CLEAN Pad

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

Light ( ) Pad

Touch to turn the oven light on or off.

START TIME Pad

Use along with COOK TIME or
CLEAN STD/LOW pads to set the oven

to start and stop automatically at a time
you set.

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.

RESET/OFF Pad

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

CLOCK Pad

Touch before setting the clock.

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.

TIMER Pad

Touch to select the timer feature.

PROBE Pad

Touch when using the probe to cook food.

WARM Pad

Touch to keep cooked foods warm. See the

How to Set the Oven for Warming section.

WARMING ZONE Pad

Touch this pad when using the center
surface unit to keep food warm until ready
to serve.

Using the oven controls.

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BAKE Pad

Touch to select the bake function.

BROIL Pad

Touch to select the broil function.

CONVECTION BAKE Pad

Touch to select baking with the convection
function.

CONVECTION ROAST Pad

Touch to select roasting with the
convection function.

PROOF Pad

Touch to select a warm environment useful
for rising yeast-leavened products.

START 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
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 RESET/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.

CLEAN Pad

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

Light ( ) Pad

Touch to turn the oven light on or off.

DELAY START Pad

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

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.

RESET/OFF Pad

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

CLOCK Pad

Touch before setting the clock.

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.

TIMER Pad

Touch to select the timer feature.

PROBE Pad

Touch when using the probe to cook food.

WARM Pad

Touch to keep cooked foods warm. See the

How to Set the Oven for Warming section.

WARMING ZONE Pad

Touch this pad when using the
center surface unit to keep food
warm until ready to serve.

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Using the oven.

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

Before you begin…

The oven has 7 rack positions.

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.

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.

How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting

To replace, place the end of the rack

(stop-locks) on the support, tilt up the
front and push the rack in.

CAUTION: When you are using

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

Do not place foods directly on the
oven floor.

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 RESET/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
in turned off.

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.

Type of Food Rack Position

Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) C or 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

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.

Baking results will be better if baking
pans are centered in the oven as much as
possible. If baking with more than one
pan, place the pans so each has at least
1 to 11⁄2″ (2.5 cm to 3.8 cm) of air space
around it.

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Aluminum Foil

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.

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How to Set the Oven for Broiling

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions

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.

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 (60°C)
means some food poisoning
organisms may survive.” (Source:
Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen
Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)

The oven has 7 rack positions.

Leave the door open to the broil stop position.
The door stays open by itself, yet the proper

Touch the BROIL pad once for HI
Broil.

temperature is maintained in the oven.

NOTE: Food can be broiled with the door
closed, but it may not brown as well because
the oven heating element will cycle on and off.

Place the meat or fish on a broiler
grid in a broiler pan designed
for broiling.

Follow suggested rack positions in
the Broiling Guide.

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

RESET/OFF pad.

NOTE: Broil will not work if the temperature

probe is plugged in.

Broiling Guide

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

Ground Beef 1 lb (0.45 kg) (4 patties) E9 6Space evenly. Up to 8

Well Done 1/2″ to 3/4″ E 11 10 patties take about the

Beef Steaks

Rare† 1″ (2.5 cm) thick F7 5Steaks less than 1″
Medium 1 to 11⁄2 lbs E9 6–7 (2.5 cm) thick cook
Well Done (0.45 kg to 0.68 kg) E 11 8–9 through before

Rare† 11⁄2″ (3.8 cm) thick D 14 11
Medium 2 to 21⁄2 lbs D 18 14–16
Well Done (0.91 kg to 1.13 kg) D 22 20

Chicken 1 whole cut up C 25 10 Broil skin-side-down

Lobster Tails 2–4 C 18–20 Do not Cut through back of

Fish Fillets 1/4″ to 1/2″ E6 5Handle and turn very

Ham Slices 1/2″ (1.3 cm) thick D6 6Increase time 5 to 10

(precooked) minutes per side for

Pork Chops 2 (1/2″ [1.3 cm] thick) E 10 10 Slash fat.
Well Done

Lamb Chops

Medium 2 (1″ [2.5 cm] thick) about E8 7–8 Slash fat.
Well Done 10 to 12 oz. (283 g to 340 g) E 10 9–10

Medium
Well Done E 17 12–14

Salmon Steaks 2 (

Quantity and/ Rack First Side Second Side

(1.3 cm to 1.9 cm) thick same time.

browning. Pan frying
is recommended.
Slash fat.

2 to 21⁄2 lbs (0.91 kg to 1.13 kg)
split lengthwise
2 Breasts C 25 10–15

10 to 12 oz. turn shell. Spread open.
(283 g to 340 g) each over. Brush with melted

(0.6 cm to 1.3 cm) thick carefully. Brush with

2 (1″ [2.5 cm] thick) about 1 lb (0.45 kg)

2 (11⁄2″ [3.8 cm] thick) about 1 lb (0.45 kg)

1″ [

2.5 cm] thick) D 10 7–8 Grease pan. Brush

4 (

1″

[2.5 cm] thick) D 12 10 steaks with melted

about 1 lb (0.45 kg) butter.

D 15 15

E 14 12

first.

butter before broiling
and after half of
broiling time.

lemon butter before
and during cooking,
if desired.

11⁄2″ (3.8 cm) thick or
home-cured ham.

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Using the clock, timer and control lockout.

To Set the Clock

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.

The clock must be set to the correct time
of day for the automatic oven timing
functions to work properly. The time of

ay cannot be changed during a timed

d
baking or self-cleaning cycle.

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.

Touch the CLOCK pad.

Touch the number pads.

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.

To Cancel the Timer

Touch the TIMER pad twice.

Control Lockout

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

To lock/unlock the controls:

Touch the 9 and 0 pads at the same
time for 3 seconds, until the display
shows LOC ON.

To unlock the control, touch the 9
and 0 pads at the same time for 3
seconds, until the display shows
LOC OFF.

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.

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

■ The control lockout mode affects all touch

pads. No touch pads will work when this
feature is activated.

■ The adjustment will be retained in memory

after a power failure.

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NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit for

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

How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions

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.

Using the number pads, enter the
desired 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.

Using the number pads, enter
the desired baking time. The oven
temperature and the cooking time
that you entered will be displayed.

Touch the START pad.

The display will show the changing
temperature (starting at 100°F [38ºC])
and the cooking time. The display starts
changing once the temperature reaches
100°F (38ºC).

The oven will continue to cook for the
programmed amount of time, then shut
off automatically, unless the WARM
feature was set. See the How to Set the Oven
for Warming section.

Touch the RESET/OFF pad to clear the
display.

How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop

You can set the oven control to delay-start the
oven, cook for a specific length of time and then
turn off automatically.

Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.

Touch the BAKE pad.

Using the number pads, enter the
desired 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.

Using the number pads, enter the
desired baking time.

Touch the START TIME or DELAY
START pad.

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

If you would like to check the times you
have set, touch the START TIME or DELAY
START 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 have set, the display will show the
changing temperature (starting at 100°F
[38ºC]) and the cooking time. The
display starts changing once the
temperature reaches 100°F (38ºC).

The oven will continue to cook for the
programmed amount of time, then shut
off automatically, unless the WARM
feature was set. See the How to Set the Oven
for Warming section.

Touch the RESET/OFF pad to clear the
display.

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Touch the START pad.

NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are

using timed baking and do not touch the START
pad after entering the baking temperature.

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